St Norbert College - Des Peres Yearbook (De Pere, WI)

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COLLEGE SENIORS Denmark. Wisconsin Two Rivers, Wisconsin At last you have come face to face with scholarship personified in the person of our modest Camille. He took no part in athletics but was, however, one of our outstanding intellectual beacons. In the classroom he was a born leader, for his mental abilities seemed to surpass those of his fellow colleagues. Yet, for every reason there is a cause, anti the cause of this youth’s distinctive rating was study. He applied his mind to whatever he might have been doing with the deepest concentration. His mirthful disposition won for him the admiration of every student and teacher. Besides applying himself faithfully to study, he also devoted much of his time in perfecting the library. He held the responsible position of assistant college librarian for several years; was advertising manager of the “Des Peres” for two years besides being an officer of several of the college organizations. We arc all with you, Camille, and we are sure that your magnetic personality and presence will be as keenly felt in the field of your chosen endeavor as it was here. For you no success can be too great or no obstacle too high, for your spirit is unconquerable. Everybody loves to see a good game, well played, and everybody, who is anybody, loves a good player; and what the best in anybody any one naturally loves is sure to be right. “Hank” vividly portrays such a player, for he is a true sportsman in whatever game he plays and he enters into that game with heart and soul. Perhaps “Hank’s” greatest contribution to St. Norbert’s is that which he rendered as announcer par excellence for WHBY, St. Norbert’s super radio station. His deep-toned, mellow voice and witty turn of mind proved a source of constant delight to radio fans. His famed, “Here we go folks” helped to arouse local interest in radio activities and to make one of St. Norbert’s greatest projects a decided success. “Hank’s” versatility, however, was not confined to radio alone, for during his college days he has held offices in the several societies; has been a member of the Des Peres stafr for four years; cheerleader; and a member of the band and orchestra. He is a master in parliamentary procedure, a powerful debater, and a model in the art of public delivery. Page Ticen

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—DEI PEREi DOMINIC MOCKERS ”Harold JORDAN VAN THIEL ‘’Marlin” West De Cere, Wis. West De Pero, Wis. Coming to St. Norbert’s as a mere youth, “Harold’s winning personality soon endeared him to every one with whom he came in contact. He was a star guard on Coach Carey's “Wonder Machine” for his two-hundred pounds of solid bone and muscle together with ability uncommon in so heavy a man enabled him to crash through his opponents’ strongest defense like an infuriated giant and make openings through which his mates made touchdowns. On defense to them he proved to be an impregnable buttress. Besides being an athlete he was also a model student excelling in all branches of student endeavor. It was a typical sight to see him being interviewed by lower classmen on difficulties in Caesar, Vergil or Cicero; for he dreaded not (as most students do) the evils that lurk therein. Harold is also a criterion in Physics and Chemistry. Philosophy with its many dreaded branches, offered no obstacles to him, for by earnest and diligent application he soon made a mark for himself in that field where eventually he will some day dominate as a teacher. Keep at it, Big Boy” we’re all with you. The Lord divides and distributes talents among his creatures in accordance with His Will, and when he numbered perseverence among those given to “Martin” he gave him a priceless gift. Without it no man can hope to gain success. Everything he undertakes soon bows to his hand because he is, above all, a stick-to-it, never-give-up student who puts all he has into what ho does, determined to win. His sincerity and tireless incessant effort herald a fruitful future. Already they have won for him the admiration and esteem of the faculty and of his fellow classmen. Although of a somewhat serious disposition he has always shown keenest appreciation for a good joke or a burst of humor. After joining the order of St. Norbert he became thoroughly attached to philosophy, and especially to psychology. He is able to penetrate externals to the internal hidden things and has all those traits which tend toward the further development of most useful psychoanalytical powers. May sure success attend him. Page Twenty-Five

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DEI PEREZ GEORGE BETH. A. B. “ fed Two Rivers. Wisconsin ‘‘Red ’ one of our most popular lads, because of his sunshine personality and athletic ability, will undoubtedly be more keenly missed than any other graduate. Esteemed by both the faculty ami the student body, he was a most powerful mediator in the construction of school spirit. He leaves an athletic record second to none; veteran service on the varsity basketball squad, two years, captain and two years manager; manager of St. Norbert’s most illustrious football team in the season of ’25. Under his direction the first attempt at intramural sports at St. Norbert’s proved a decided success. Not only in school was he popular, but also with the athletic fans of the Fox River Valley, who had “Chubby” listed as one of the cleanest and most sportsmanlike athletes in this section. A genius in the class room, a friend on the campus, an idol to all, was he. So we leave him, and may his future, rooted in the records of his past, grow mighty, strong and most fruitful. HENRY B. HUBERT. A. B. ”Hienie Wabeno, Wis. “Ilienie” is a refutation of that fallacy that it is impossible to combine scholarship and popularity. His records in the classroom were equaled only by his afi'a-bility and unusual humor manifested on every occasion. His love of mischief asserted itself exteriorly in every form from “French Sheets” to tied pajamas and if any one chanced to find him smiling, invariably everyone in the dormitory inspected their beds and lockers. But this life of fun was only the reflection of a happy life and truly it might be said that “the little grey imp of laughter, laughed in the soul of him.” It was inevitable that one in whom was combined so much literary ability and business sense should be chosen as editor of “Des Peres” and that he should retain that position for two years, editing4 the two best annuals the college has published. For three years he was also president of the C. S. M. C., and to him we are indebted for the piloting of that organization during its embryonic stage until flourishing, it has taken its place among the best of the college societies. His vocal talent was called into requisition for broadcasting and by the societies’ weekly programs. In scholarship he was leader in his classes, in ability among the first, and in popularity first in the hearts of all of us. Twenty.Seven