St Patricks High School - Patrician Yearbook (Miami Beach, FL)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1931 volume:

THE PATRICIAN Published by THE SENIOR CLASS Of ST. P'ATRICK,S HIGH SCHOOL 1 9 3 1 ST. PATRICK'S HIGH SC'HOOL T. PATRICK,S High School and St. Patrickis Grammar School was scheduled to open its doors for the first time, September 20, 1926. All preparations were made for the opening day and all the classrooms were in readiness. September 18, 1926, brought the hurricane which wrought much damage to the school buildings. But by persistent endeavor and much hard labor, the school opened a week later, with an enrollment of twenty pupils. ' The pupils were accommodated in converted polo pony stables, where they remained until this year when the new school was built. The next year, St. Patrick's High School became affiliated with the Cath- olic University, Washington, D. C. The purpose of this affiliation was to bring the school up to Northern standards. lt permits a pupil bearing the diploma to enter any Catholic College in the United States, without taking entrance exam- inations. The pupils of St. Patrick,s School since the affiliation have ranked foremost among the high schools of the country. Nine students will graduate from St. Patrick's High School this year. Seven of these were in the first eight grade of the school, and form the Hrst graduating class to receive Washington Diplomas. The S enior 1931 DEDICATION W e dedicate this, the first Senior Year-Book To Our Esteemed Superior SISTER LEO CLARE ,vc V 7 1 1 ,. I' le li ' -vw-vvvvvvvvvy vv vvp-vvvvv vvvvvTvI?:vyAmS2'vT vv Ivv Robert Clark Bob is one of those queer peo- ple who believes that walking is good for him, and that his jaunts from Lincoln Road to school will make him a bigger and better man. His other hobbies are sail- ing, rowing and ushering. 'Tis said that scores of damsels flock to the local theatre just to Catch a glimpse of this lad in uniform. Culver military training made him that way. Bob has made a fine scholastic record for himself here at school and his resonant voice will be missed by teachers and fellow classmates. H' Margaret Barrett Margaret was one of the pio- neers of St. Patrick's and school won't be the same without her. Her sense of humor and infectious laughter made her one of the most popular of the girls. Politically, she stands for Senior Privileges and better food. She is suspected of having a publicity agent for, the second time she ever played golf, her picture was published in most of the society pages of the country. Her best friends says that lVlargaret's ambition is to flip pancakes in Childls window. This would indeed be a feather in St. Patrick's Cap, so here's hoping she is successful. Glee Club. I ,f 7 I w-vv-nv-vsfvl-Y-v vvv-Vx?-Q7 vivvwvvv Clarence Floyd Slim carved a niche for himself in St. Patrickls Hall of Fame by his never-ending stock of dizzy ex- planations to Einstein's theories and physics problems. He holds the distinction of being the boy nearest to Heaven at school, meas- uring six ft. one, without a hat. His present passion in life is archi- tectural drawing, and when he departs in pursuit of a career, the good wishes of his teachers and classmates will accompany him. Cecilia F arrey Cecilia is St. Patrickls most ver- satile girl. She ranks very high scholastically, is an accomplished organist, and plays varsity bas- ketball. She spends her leisure moments playing tennis in Fla- mingo Park, where she ranks among the first five Women play- ers. Her ambition is to remember to say 'leyetherl' for either. Her most embarrassing moment at school was the time she was giv- ing an oral composition and ex- claimed, 'glt was very late at night, about ten-thirtyf' Next fall Cecilia plans to attend Visitation Convent of Georgetown, at Washington, D. C. Basketball Glee Club AA AA ,-.AAA AA,-A - lMMM, 8 ,A I Joseph M cCahill Joe has always been a leader in things athletic at St. Patrickis. Al- though not especially gifted ath- letically, he has the fight and spirit that is essential to success in any line. But his talents are not limited to this field alone. He pos- sesses a fine voice and more than ordinary histrionic ability. He has appeared in several Little Theatre Plays and sings in the choir. Joe is taking up engineering and expects to matriculate at Penn. State. A host of friends among his classmates wish him all possi- ble good fortune and success. Basketball Glee Club Biology Club Dorothy M ajewski Majestic holds the all time en- durance record for unremitted con- versation. Her vocabulary may not be as large as that of Floyd Gibbons, but she can throw the words at you faster. Strange to re- late, she often knows what she is talking about, and always ranks near the top of the class, scholasti- cally. She is well liked for her good nature and even temper. The teachers will surely miss her, for she is an indefatigable worker and a fine student. Basketball Glee Club X 1 ,s.A,-.A I 9 Y-v-vvfv-vf v-wv-f 4 vv v-v A vv Dorothy Steadman Frances, formerly known as Dorothy, became famous by pes- tering all and sundry for ads in this publication. She has really worked hard to put it over and whatever success we may have achieved is due to her efforts. Her store of wit does much to lighten those dull moments in school. She has probably caused the teachers more gray hairs than any of her classmates. Frances intends to take up journalism after passing through the portals of St. Patrick's and you will probably see her name on many a column head. Brilliant, indolent, and witty, she seems to typify the southerner, altho she hails from North Yon- kers, New York. Biology Club Donald McNeil On the left we see the pride and joy of St. Patrickls Dinty,' of the bright remarks and manly shoes. He gets away with more frnilk,Toasted Dainties,stuft dates, etc.J than any boy at school. How the Juniors will miss that delight- ful morning spectacle of Donald, striding into the room, Hlled with Hjoie de vivrev, chucking Majestic playfully under the chin, and say- ing, his voice husky with emotion, mAh, my leetle onion blossomf, His present passion is tennis, and his ambition is to become so ex- cellent a player that his racquets will be furnished free. Basketball Clee Club M1 M. VUL.. AJ, 5,-A -1 ',-A 10 vvvo 'ff vv v-vvv v-vs,-, vvvq John Schaefer Cracker was the lirst home pro- duct to enter St. Patrick's. Born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, eighteen years ago, he has been a resident of Miami Beach for six years. Johnny is a good athlete and in spite of his small stature has made good on the varsity basketball team. He played part of every game for three years and managed the team in his ,lunior Year. He has been president of the Athletic Association and Altar Boys' Society and is one of the best liked boys in school. Basketball Glee Club The Patrician Sta jf Editor ................ Assistant Editor Pictorial Editors ......,,,, Business Manager...,.,.. -,,,,,,DOROTHY ST1-:ADMAN ----,.--DONALD MCNEIL DOROTHY MAJEWSKI MARGARET BARRETT ,-,-.--.CECILIA L. FARREY E111 Seniors as they once were - WILL We, the Senior Class of 1931, of St. Patrick's High School, being of sound mind and memory, last will and testament. do make, publish, and declare this to be our Item 1 I, John Schaefer, bequeath to the unsuspecting Juniors, the rick- ety, unpainted Senior Special lit's not the gift, lt's the sentimenti. I, Margaret Barrett, careful examination, will ftrotl to Helen Kelleher, it as befits so venerable Item 2 bequeath a tattered manuscript, which upon prove to be an English translation of Vergil the Cicero class, who I trust will treasure an heirloom of the Barrett family. Item 3 I, Joe McCahill, bequeath to Edna Stamford and hhry Loretto Snite, all the cigarette butts I have hidden around the school. Item 4 I, Cecelia L. Farrey, bequeath my approved English notebook lcon- taining uninteresting notes on King Lear, The Hound of Heaven and other dull, prescribed English work, to Jimmy Marqua. Item 5 I, ,Clarence Floyd, bequeath to Ma Farrey a box of mustard-yellow chalk, with which to draw geometry theorems on the board. I , Dorothy Steadman, Item 6 bequeath to Kathryn Glavin and Jimmy McCahil1, two dozen raisin-less sugar buns, to be eaten at First Friday breakfasts Item 7 I, Donald McNeil, bequeath my penchant for swiping pencils to Lia Farrey, who unwittingly supplied me with them for the year. I, Dorothy llajewski, Item 8 bequeath to each and every member of the Glee Club, who has lost his or her pin, a 'brace of bloodhounds, to aid in the location of same. Item 9 1, Robert Clark, bequeath all the free days I took this year to Winfield Dey, who I trust will make good use of them. In witness whereof we have appended our signatures. Ngeww-l49o JX'VL -H 1'1 M7 ww 522722274 U31 THE JUNIOR CLASS Frimt Rows-JIIxmIY MARQUA, JIMMIE MCCAIiILL, JACK STILES, FRANCIS FARREY. Back ROQLV-CATHERINE Fox, VIRGINIA RAGEN, KATHIQYN GLAVIN, HELEN KELLEHER, MARY Loamro SNITE, EDNA STAMFORD. The Junior Class ln the fall of 1928 fourteen Freshmen arrived at St. Patrick's High School, ignorant but willing to WINFIELD DAY Our Own Golf Champion learn just what this high school life was all about. Some had heard the going would be rough, others thought only of a good time in store, none of us knew just what to expect. Good hard Work turned out to be the all-important consideration during our first year. It was necessary to obtain a firm foundation for our future education. As Sophomores we suddenly came to the front in a social way by sponsoring a Tacky Party. As Juniors we cooperated with our sister class, the Sophomores, in giving a series of benefit parties for the annual. lt is not without sorrow that we must say goodby to the Seniors and take their places. They have always been good to us and we Wish them every success in the future. Whether they con- tinue their education at Georgetown, Notre Dame, Marygrove, or Dartmouth, or if they start out into the world We shall not forget them. We expect big things of you, Seniors. .,,,.-I .-I .,. .-IV., .-Iv.-.x,.-, Q, -I .-.V.,.J,-IL.-. v. .-Ig.-I .,.J,,. .,. -. .-.0 -,,v.xL.-,,- V., .J -. E141 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS MARXYIN CARR, BERNADETTE BARRETT, MARY K. KOTTE, CHAIILYNE MAY, HARRIET LEWIS, ROSE MARIE BROPHY, BILLY BUCHABNCN. TLC SOPi1OI'l10l'Q Class As raduation time draws near, we realize that the loss of our ubeloved . , . h t Q seniors is going to be a great blow to St. Patrick s. However, since t ey mus go, the Sophomore Class takes this opportunity for wishing them every success in life. The Sophomore Class does not claim to be the largest or most brilliant, but it does have the well-known school spirit. And we have enjoyed our Sophomore year. We have enjoyed teasing the Freshmen, wondering if being Seniors will change the Juniors, and telling the Seniors how we will miss them. We congratulate the Juniors on their school spirit and eliorts in behalf of St. Pat7s-particularly the Junior Party. We express the belief that they will capably fill the place vacated by our esteemed Seniors. To our under classmates, the Freshmen, we express the hope that in the next few years we two classes may work together to maintain the high standard of our well-loved school. We hope that in the future every Senior class will leave St. P'atrick's, as ' ' l. A ' we mation of their fellow-students as the Class of 3 gain, high in the esti wish them ugoodbyew and ugood-luck . TQ l15l' X :Fo , XJ 9 ,- ki wr. ww J , ,,,V M ...V Z l A A V , 1. 4 1' OUR' FRESHMEN I izirgfm., Beam V . i 3,5 -I Kenny . I' Y kj bl Leo Kafivieen H ,Bang EYCXJYD x q A psi! ,W ,,W V X gli e ' J w I , , , ivvvvvv iijiv-Qvv 1 v 'WWWw A . bl-rite Sayings of Children Majestic4Wellhowshouldiknowl ' Slim-You huhd me, ah didn stuttuhl Cecilia-Oh, you meaniel Donald-No, do you? Margaret-Well, for crying in the beer! Chauncey-Well for gosh sake Sister, I was the only one who knew my lesson today. Julianne-Sssp. sssp, ssp. Dot. S.-Well, yes and no. ' Rose-Marie-lid rather you ask me questions, Sister. Mary McNeil-How d'ya like this classy sandwitch? Mary Kay-M0h you Seniors-you make me sick. Ginny-Oh, how darling. Helen Kelleher-Guard 'er Edna. Joe-Lookit ,at, S'ster. Billye-A-wa. The Junior Class-The Juniors are the only ones who ever put anything OVCT. ' , ' Rank VQYSZ ' T GALILEO Clarence is a demon When it-comes to quoting verse, Weid like to hear his dulcet tones Emitting from a hearse. ' CHAUNCEY Bob stood up in English Class And started to recite We all knew he was crazy, . But he swore that he was right. FLOYD GIBBONS When Majestic reads her composish The class all sits in awe, The clarity is not so good, lt's the motion of her jaw. POLLYANNA Cecilia is an organist, She works quite hard in school, She doesn't smoke or drink or chaw, She keeps the Colden Rule. ' J. D. P. SCHAEFER Johnny is a'cracker, . And of it he is proud. Heid like to start a civil war, And shoot that Yankee crowd. 171 E 5. ci BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Left to 1-iyh.taFA1'l-IER CLOONAN, COACH: JoE MCCAHILI., CSUARITQ DONALD MCNEIL, CENTER JIMMIE MCCAHILL, GUARD: JIMMY MARQUA, FORNYARDQ JACK STILES, F0RwARng JACK SCHAEFER, ' FORWARD: CLARENCE FLOYD, GUARDQ Bos CLARK, MANAGER. Boyis Basketbali On the basis of games lost and won, the Boy's Basketball Team had a poor record. However, considering the handicap under which they played, they showed up creditably. Of the seven games played this season, four were lost by a one point mar- gin and the iifth by two points in an over-time period. Only one game was lost by a large score 25 to 12 and that to St. Anne's of West Palm Beach who were previously held to a 17-16 score. The Team showed at its best in defeating Gesu of Miami by a score of 49 to 18. Individual brilliancy made up for lack of teamwork. Joe lVIcCahill, Cap- tain, played fine defensive basketball and showed a fighting spirit that inspired his teammates. Donald McNeil and Jack Stiles were the main cogs in the offensegl McNeil being high scorer of the season. Jim lV1cCahill played roving guard and always managed to score. Jim Marqua, playing his first season of Basketball improved tremendously toward the end and will be one of the main- stays of next yearls team. Joe 1V1cCahill and Donald McNeil who were regulars as Freshmen on St. Patas first basketball team, are Seniors but the remaining three players will form a strong nucleus for next year. 1 v mm '14 v wwuwi v v v ,. - , , - A M v - A - - lM g .., -. A 1201 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Front R011---KATHHYN GLAVIN, Csciup. FARREY, HELEN KELLEHER, Vmclxm RAGEN, JULIANNE MARQL'A. Back ROZLPYHARRIETT Lewis, MARY K. KoT'rE, Donor!-xy MAJEWSKI, EIJNA STANFORD, MARY MCNEIL, Girlls Basketball After a number of efforts were made the obstacles causing the delay were overcome and with the cooperation of the above students, a girl's basketball teana vvas organized. 'The seasori as a vvhole vvas not very successful as the team won but two games of the seven played. However, with earnest co-operation and team work, the players were able to keep their opponents 'from scoring heavily in the games that were lost. Helen Kelleher, the captain, was the high scorer and led her team with a grim determination to win at any cost. The excellent guarding of Edna Stam- ford and Mary McNeil was responsible for the failure of the opposing teams to roll up high scores. Though Mary Kay Kotte was shorter than her opposing player in each game, she acquitted herself so creditably that she seemed like a mountain of strength and good judgment. It seemed that each time an extra point was needed, Cecilia Farrey would be observed to grh her teedn and in nearly every instance,the point needed wvould be scored. CecHia Farrey and llorothy hdajewski are leaving the teanlthis year due to their graduation, but it is very probable that the rest of the members of the team will return next year to play for our Alma Mater. 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