St Philip High School - Statuette Yearbook (Battle Creek, MI)

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4 W if E uf' CU-ISS HISTURU When our class entered the ninth grade, Sisters Mary Kevin and Thaddea beheld the most enthusiastic and ambitious class ever. First of all to test these qualities we were led through the streets in a snake dance and given the works in the annual freshman initiation adminis- tered by the upper classmen. We all survived, however. Soon after this the girls with the aid of our Altar Society formed the S. O. S. fSentinels of the Sacristyj. We started a lasting organ- ization, which is being carried on at St. Philip even to this day. We consider this as a gift of our very own to our church. The Miracle of the Grotto began shortly after our Freshman year started, and the class worked diligently for the remainder of the school term, raising funds for its erection. Our Lady of Lourdes has rewarded our efforts generously by obtaining abundant graces for us. Toward the end of our Freshman year, Mr. Clarey, our coach, known to all as Jock held an exhibition of athletic achievements. Iolm Lennon and Steve Hosh competed for first place, but John won the title of Mr. Ninth Grade of I948 . Some of our boys also brought glory to our class by making the varsity football team and staying there too. Faithful studying of Latin and Algebra soon qualified us for entrance into the high school PFOPCI. Our large class made it necessary for us to be divided into two groups, thereby separat- ing classmates but not friendships. Our ambition and spirit of the previous year soon began to show, and with feelings of mingled pride and accomplishment we assisted at the dedication of our newly erected Grotto on October 3, 1948. Besides taking part in the dances and other ac- tivities sponsored by our schoolmates, we fostered many prospective sports stars. Those of our class in the band were among t.he lucky ones to enjoy a trip to Canada. Embarking on ourju.nior year we suddenly began to gain prestige. As a lasting remembrance of our school days we selected our class rings and waited expectantly for the day when they would arrive. One of the highlights of this yearwas Father Owens Silver Jubilee. It was fittingly cel- ebrated by almost the entire school presentinga pageant in his honor. Soon it was time ot begin preparing for our big event of the year, the Junior-Senior Banquet. lt was held at the Hart Hotel and after the banquet we enjoyed a formal dance. To climax the year the juniors had the honor of escorting the dignified seniors on graduation night. All through the beautiful ceremony we pictured the time not too far off when we would be in their places. Seniors at lastl Ah, this was the year we had looked forward to so long. We started off this year, which will always stand out in our lives, by sponsoring our Halloween Dance, The Witches' Frolic , Jimmy Arnold's orchestra played and we all had a wonderful time. down to more serious things we began the organization of St. Philip's Student Council. Officers and representatives were chosen from the high school rooms. To add to our generalexcitement we had our senior pictures taken and everyone enjoyed autographing and distributing them. Pre- paring the yearbook wasa whole- year's task and we all tried our best to help. just before Christ- mas we all experienced the thrill of wearing our caps and gowns for the first time when we dedicated ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on December eighth. Practice for the Christmas Play had already begun and carols could be heard issuing from St. Philip's corri- dors. The name of the play was Christmas Star Fantasy and almost all had some part in it. After all this we welcomed our Christmas vacation. We retumed to school on January third. On February 3, after a month of study the Senior Prom was held at the Post Tavern Bridge with jimmy Arnold's orchestra playing from nine to twelve to a very enthusiastic group. All of us agreed that it was a social and financial success which renewed our vim and vigor for studies. Our retreat this year which was given by Father Ritzius, C. S. P. , the head of the Catholic ln- formation Center in Grand Rapids, on March 7,8, and 9, brought many rich spiritual bless- ings to the seniors gonig into the world. The May Procession was held on May 27. This beau- tiful tribute to Our Lady especially impressed the seniors because it was their last chance to take part in the Living Rosary' as students of St. Philip School. Seniors took part in many ex- tracurricular activities. The boys were officially enrolled in the Columbian Squiresg the girls interested in nursing as a career joined a Nursing Club, and some boys and girls established a bowling team which bowled once a week. All these things helped to develop well balanced citizens. Before we realized it graduation was upon us. Yes, graduation, the climax of all our spir- itual and educational preparation. As we marched up the aisle that night our hearts were filled with mixed emotions--sense of accomplishment, uncertainty, excitement, joy and sorrow. We bid farewell with the words of our school song ringing on our lips and in our hearts-- Let ner praises sound forever, Live on, live on spirit of St. Philip School. 85 411-M if -fauna j 3-. 113931 me 'twzuw - :ini -V X firm Anusaasm . .r :elle I N fu A- nnvfw Q Hagen. .NH 'Nwy' W' ' uili , 5 , :,,1,, t3 - iz l . '13 ' a. is , . 'S J' 'swag' 'B ' ' Q ' gang --A 2 ' r 1 3 W , ,W , sawn A 1 .., K sul '1 1' x' '9 Iwi' r

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iw h f5,.:::.f.- - Q ..-.f-'W Z! CLHSS PRUPHECU Having completed my line of duty in Hawaii, I arrived at International Airport wherel was met by my colleague, Countess Maritza Obranovich. Both of us have at last received the opportunity to fulfill the expectations that we have stored up for the past 10 years--the chance to once again see our classmates of 1951. Our first visit took us to McDonald's book store where the current best seller is How I Produce Winning Teams by Charles Nelson, former All-American and now present coach at Southern Cal. Ted Limpalong Breher is still Hollywood's most alluring cowboy and has still managed to remain the number- one eligible bachelor. ' Having chartered a plane at Washington from Prince's Fly it Yourself fwe can'tQ Air-Service , we went up the coast to Seattle to find that Leo Stevens, the noted authority on Siberian Camel-Drivers, was due to start his lecture tours across the country. He had with him James Mush-Mush Keagle, his number one camel driver. Arriving at St. Cloud, Minnesota we sighteda root-beer stand bearing the name I-Ierzing 81 Flanagan, Inc. Their number one car-hop is Therese Currier. Touring the mid-west we stopped in Chicago where we visited with Ed Page, general manager at Sears. While there we encountered James Turley who was purchasing his forty-sixth Indian motorcycle special in preparation for the North American Speedway Championship. Betty Gordier is currently the top-billed singer at the exclusive I-ludon's Heavenly Haven. Swinging on to Battle Creek we met Ed Baum who had just finished writing a million dollar insurance policy on Bracy Vaughan's chain of super markets. tHe out- lasted Jim Dole. J While there we visited the ole Alma Mater where we found Mother Michael giving interesting details of her life to the famous producer, Steve Hosh. In case we forgot to mention Mother Michael is the former Pat Fahndrich. .Tim Boucher is the head man at Shaw's Funeral Home where his motto, I'll be the Last to Let You Down, is paying off rich dividends. 86