St Michaels College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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CLASS '17 I431

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Tbistorg of Glass '17 U OR I clipped into the future, far as human eye could see, and as the hazy mists rolled back, I saw the old familiar hgures of Onety-seven, winning their way up in the path of life, endeared to their fellow-men by the sterling qualities they had acquired in the never-to-be-forgotten days at dear old S. M. C. And well may we predict a glorious future for Class 'I7. Imbibing as receptive freshmen, the savoir Vivre of college life, we have emerged as sophomores, fully aware of our newly-vested responsibilities and privileges, and in every sphere of college life we have acquitted ourselves most credit- ably. To eulogize our gridiron heroes, Brown, Feeney and For- estellg to extol the forensic ability of our orators, V. Traynor, Al. McDonagh and Louis Arlandg to do ample justice to the musical genius of McManamy, the prophetic soul of El. Corri- gan, the military accomplishments of Lieut. Gillogly, or the business elhciency of our man of affairs, T. Guittard, these are beyond the scope and purpose of this brief commentary. It is not in the brilliant talents of its individual members that Onety-seven chieiiy prides itself, but in that dominating class spirit, which welds together hearts and minds that have 421 everything in common, and makes the triumph of one the glory of all. Under the able direction of our versatile class president, bl. Barker, several distinctive class organizations have been inaugurated. The formation of the Second Arts Glee Club. marked the lirst step in this direction, and with T. Traynor as its capable president, it proved a great success. To foster the art of public speaking tin which Onety-seven has always excelledj and to promote a real live interest in our literature, a series of de- bates was arranged between the members of Class '17 on topics chosen from the prescribed English. From these intelligent discussions on Hamlet, Ophelia and hluliet, we gained a clearer insight and a deeper sympathy with the creations of Shakes- peare's forgetive fancy, and orators of great future promise were discovered. The effect of this exemplary class-feeling is clearly shown by the remarks of one of our eminent seniors that Onety-seven is the most progressive and aggressive year in the college, May we continue to distinguish ourselves. refiect credit upon our class and do honour to our Alma Mater. L. J. A.

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1bistorQ of Glass '18 LTHOUGH the Class of '18 is not as large numerically as tradition holds former classes to have been, yet no one will doubt that mentally and physically it keeps pace with the most brilliant. How happy and con- tented the professors become, when wending their way to First Artis class-room. If that is doubted just ask Father Carr if we haven't the best memories CU of any class. See how Kirk invariably has more Latin prepared than can be taken up in class. His love of books and-motorcycles. Even Nicholson cannot distract him. Then who can remember the notes as well as McDevitt without reading them F-like the others. Anderson can look down upon us all-when he is standing. The red heads, Chile Tansey and t'Red Q'Shea have proved beyond a doubt-that they are more than red. Some members try to foretell the result of the present war by watching Kraus and Robitaile tussle at the back of the roomg but again they are sitting peacefully together during the next class. lYe are in the lead in athletes also. King Kelly, Hickey, Broderick and Kraus played an important part in winning the Dominion championship for the Intermediate Rugby team. Doyle, Dwyer and Healy played in the Mulock Rugby team, also the two D's uphold our honour on the Junior O.H.A. team. Xlfe also have most valuable representatives in the ,Ienning's Cup team in the persons of Lawrence Kelly 44 and E. Broderick. .lack Q'Connor, the renowned half- back and drop-kicker for the Argos is a member of our famous class. On the hand ball alley we notice the graceful movements of -Iohn Robitaile, Smythe and, when Johnnie O'Loane gets the mists of the Don out of his eyes, he is a worthy opponent. In oratory Class '18 bids fair to distinguish itself in coming I.C.D.U. contests-especially Butler, Morrissey and Forhan. Our worthy representative in the Students, Parliament, Mr. LI. Shannon, cannot be surpassed. As for the musical ability- it is not absent either, with L. Rush providing the music. XYhere we seem to be the strongest, is the place where strong men often fail-that is looking after the ladies properly. Xl'e have G. Trainor-a most polished lady's man-also O'Con- nell. O'Brien, Flannery, Rownan. Maloney and O'Shaughnessy. Behold a mild effort to set forth the sterling qualities of each individual of Class '18, but now witness the good judg- ment of the class as a whole. In our selection of a class president. Mr. F. Hickey, we have gained the reputation of possessing sound and healthy minds. To the priests and teaching staff of Saint Michaels College Class '18 desire to return thanks for kindness shown them and to wish them as much success in the future as in the past. ' G. CYS. l