St Marys High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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SPEAK, THE SPEECH, I PRAY YOU America's war drums are rolling so that free speech may always be our privilege, not our dream. We at St. Mary's have recognized our obligation as free citizens of a democracy to be able to express our views on vital topics and to be well-informed on national issues-hence our Discussion Club. As an extra-curricular activity attached to our speech class, We found this undertaking to be fruitful throughout the year. Numerous topics came up for discussion, not only problems of government, politics and war, but also interesting social problems and local controversies. Chief among these were the Negro question, Juvenile Delinquency and the Problems of a Just Peace after the War. Several symposiums were given on these topics and because of the widely differing viewpoints of the Club members, all obtained a more thorough understanding and wider conception of these problems. Extemporaneous speaking, dramatics, debate, poetry, radio and telephone conversations also were listed among the activities of our club. Two of our number-Regis Foote and Edward Domineske, journeyed to Syracuse to participate in the Annual Missions Oratorical Contest. Others took part in debates on questions of present day importance such as Should Military Training Be Continued After the War? and Should 18 Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote? In this, its inaugural year, the Discussion Club has achieved a large measure of success, both in the interest of its members and in the educational benefits derived. Although it is restricted to the two upper classes, we feel that it will be regarded as an essential part of St. Mary's curriculum. Left to right: W. Heim, R. Foote, R. Martin, E. Domineske, T. Snyder, C. Markham, J. Adams, L. Cannon' T. McNally, J. McNeil, J. Dwyer. i194

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'lr QQ Left to right: M. Wakefield, D. Truman, T. Hennessey, B. Adams, C. Norton M. Ray, M. Cannavino, P. Tucci, J. Quinn, C. McCormick, W. Gauthier, Y Fabrizio, M. Kernan, M. Nichols, E. Casey, C. Allen, J. Van Berkom, L. Patriarca D. Antil, R. Corser, M. Starr, J. Rhodes, J. Coakley, K. State, J. Reilly, R. Adams J. Popovich J. Colvin, T. Knout, J. O'Leary, A. Penner. ticipating in the sale of War Bonds we have speeded victory alongg that we have insured a permanent peace for all. FRESHMEN We entered the Freshman Class much the same as any class who had ever experienced the thrill of becoming mere Freshies. But still there was something different about this year, some- thing which seemed to single us out above all our predecessors, for we were to begin preparing ourselves for our places in the postwar world. Remote from the battle fields of the world though the Fresh- man Class may beg yet each member of the class of '47 is doing his part in winning the war and effecting a just and lasting peace. By actively par- by fervently praying, we feel sure Not to be overlooked, however, is the active part the Freshies are taking in sports. We point with just pride to one from our ranks who made the Varsity football team, another who reaped glory on the Varsity basketball team, and our six cheerleaders who cheer them on to victory. We may also be credited with the successful publication of The Owl, our monthly magazine, a Christmas play What is a King? , which was climaxed by a flu epidemic and consequently was never publicly acclaimed, and also several very enjoyable parties. Soon we are to leave these happy days behind us, and take the step which brings us closer to our ultimate goal-Sophomores to be. 18 if

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Left to right-First row: K. State, E. Casey, M. Kernan, B. Adams, M. Ray, D. Truman, M. Wakefield, J.Reilly M. Fumarola, D. Young. Second row: F. Ferguson, J. Van Berkom, M. Nichols, Y. Fabrizio, B. Sheridan, C. McCormick, J. Coakley, W. Gauthier, L. Patriarca, J. Rhodes, P. Tucci. Third row: M. Johnson, E. Johnson, E. Spottek, C. Ferro, J. Haskell, M. Starr, M. Cannavino, C. Norton, D. Antil K. Allen. Fourth row: T. Hennessey, J. Quinn, J. Colvin, R. Adams, H. Popovich, T. Knout, J. O'Leary, A. Penner, R. Corser R. Kane. DAILY, DAILY SING T0 MARY Starry eyed and full of memories we look back over Glee Club activities. Our first public appearance was a colorful one. Proud and excited we sang, The Beauti- ful Hands of a Priest, and, Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There. We were off at a flying start. After a short resting spell young throats were at it again. Practices seemed very annoy- ing, but a picture in the year book proved an alluring bait. At our second appearance the Glee Club rendered two colorful songs, Jubilee Greetings to Father Horan, words by Sr. Theresia and the touching lyric, Forget Me N ot, by Bond. This appearance received great commendation from those present, for indeed the clear and sonorous voices blended well and gave a colorful effect. We had scarcely put aside our gowns before the Senior Play loomed up. The seniors proved very successful, but the Glee Club was not to be surpassed and gave lifeto the lovely old melody, The Two Clocks and feeling to the hymn, The Cross and The Flag. - J Finally June arrived and a decided improvement had been made. We then sang the beau- tiful melodies, Fireflies by Paul Bliss, Sleep Little Goldenhead by J. McGruer, and The Song of Courage by Palmer Clark. We ended our successful year with the heart touching Star Spangled Banner. Thus ended the year of 1944. 'k201l'