St Marys High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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The Freshmen were the next to entertain with a party for the Sophomores. This was their first attempt as Freshies to entertain another class in the high school. But their ability was shown in the delightful manner in which the cleverly arranged and executed party was carried out. The evening was spent in games followed by a de- licious luncheon. A series of assemblies were again inaugurated this year, beginning the second week in September conducted every two weeks. They consisted of varied entertain- ment which was enjoyed by all attending. The first assembly was opened by Father Schuermann with an address on School Activities. Next followed a talk by Father Wiesmann on Financial Conditions in the Parish. The classes provided entertainment by presenting plays, skits, readings and vocal choruses. The Glee Club gave an ex- cellent rendition of some very beautiful songs. Various speakers gave us informa- tion on different professions and occupations such as banking. Perhaps the most interesting speaker was Mr. Reed of the American Legion who spoke on the Horrors of War. His addresses were specific, true to life and so very appropriate consider- ing the war propaganda of the present time that our complete attention and interest was centered on his every word We feel that these assemblies have been a profitable source of entertainment and education and hope they will be continued in the future The last but not the least of the entertainment was the Graduation Breakfast given by the Sophomores On the morning of June 4 the whole student body attended Holy Mass and re ceived Holy Communion This was an appropriate beginning for the day that mark ed one of the outstanding events in our lives It was one way to express our thank fulness to both parents and teachers for the privilege which ex ery boy and girl does not emoy that of graduation from high school After Mass we were royally entertained by the Sophomores with a sumptuous breakfast The school dining room was uniquely decorated with our class colors and the table was simply loaded with delicacies This scene will long be remembered by all those present We gixe our sincere thanks to the Sophomores for the farewell token Our social activities of the past year will long remain in our book of memories for they hate been a great source of enjoyment On the morning of April 22nd the Seniors attended 5 00 oclock Mass before dc parting on their long anticipated trip Following Mass we assembled in front of church and at 6 00 oclock ClOSSed the Cape Girardeau bridge into Illinois At 6 4: we crossed the Ohio river from Cairo to Wickliife Kentucky From Mayfield vse passed through Fairview Hcre we saw the Jefferson Dax is Memorial Around noon we reached Cave City Kentucky where Mammoth Caxe is located After lunch me began our trip into the cave an adventure which proved to be one of the most in teresting features of the trip Some of the important and interesting features of the . Y . . V . . . . D , . v - - . ' - - - , - . Y t . , . 7 . V , - -:-'-' -5261552-22'2:1:-:Z5111-:1:-:-:-:-:i:1:1:1'-:1119:12 :I1-:1:-:-11:15:I151111115115:21211:1:1:-:-:1:1:2:-:-1111121117:1111112:ici1-11:115:11-11111111:111:1:311:11?1111211111:1:111:1112111:11111:31121212111153:Q:5:1:g:111:i2'2:212113511111712221-1221: J 5 I ,.g.: - -.jj.3.g.g.j:g1g.1.j.g 1:g.:.1.j:'Z5 '.-.g.-.-.- g.'A 1.1-5.111-1111:-111-2-Z-ij-Z-Z-Z-' Z-111:Z3252311255112-1:1-'-1-Z Z-Z-11'-2:2-21212125152311132-Zj.'.'.-Z-.3.g.:.:Z-.-.:.j.gZ-.g.:.:.-.1.:.-.-.-.-.1.-.g.-.:.-.:.g.- .1 , I

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