St Stephens Academy - Academician Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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The Portal members Reading from Left to Right — (Top Row) — Jack O ' Hara, saxophone; Harrv Love, saxophone; Joseph Wright, violin; John Addison, cornet; Robert Kelly, violin; William Adamson, violin; Bernard Kessel, violin. Second Row — Patricia Bowen, saxophone; Angela Martel, trombone; John Barry, violin; Joseph Wellman, violin; Betty Patton, violin; Margaret Kuschel, violin. Third Row — Albert Oesterle, clarinet; Dominic Marone, violin; Adlord Bleau, violin; Barbara Reinecke, clarinet; Nelda Noffs, cornet; Noreen Mara, piano; Alyce Heaney, violin; Douglas Norris, violin; Jack Gerber, violin. Bottom Row — Agnes Heaney, Velio; Donald Mulligan, drums; Margaret Kennedy, bells, Olive Haves, ’cello. Absent — Margaret Lohrstorfer, violin. THE ORCHESTRA The poets say ' Music hath Charm Proof of these w’ords is gradually being realized from the interest shown in musical activities in the modern school. St. Stephen has from its very foundation encouraged music in ensemble. The charm of her music is steadily growing both in school, social, and business activi- ties. The orchestra as it is at present has reached a high standard. It now’ numbers twenty-seven pieces and has specialized in numbers suitable for all occasions. They are invited to play during banquets, suppers, and entertainments where light music is appropriate. They wish to thank the Knights of Columbus, the G. A. R. and also Fr. Martin of Yale for the privilege of entertaining at their business and social activities. Practice has been held regularly every Tuesday at 3:00 o clock. But practice has not been held in vain for we are proud of our trophy of the highest honors won by the Orchestra at the St. Clair County Contest held in May, 1930, at Algonac. It is with the encouragement and confidence of the faculty that these honors were able to be realized. Words cannot express the appreciation and feeling of gratitude the Orchestra has tow’ards the faculty and members of the school and parish. Page Tu’enty-sez’cn

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— - — = The Portal h=i z=-- --z= Publicity: Senior, William Adamson; Junior, Joyce Gerber; Sophomore, Rose Marie Schwab; Freshman, Jack Gerber, and Edward Armstrong; 8th Grade, Edward Spencer; 7th Grade, Patricia Kane. At the meetings held in the auditorium, routine business is transacted and each committee gives a report of their activities during the month. A program is usually planned including many pep songs. The first meeting of the S. S. C. was held October 10, 1930. All officers of the sodality were seated on the stage. The meeting was opened with a prayer. A short talk was given by the president, followed bv the minutes, read bv the secre- tary of the preceding year. A brief outline of the year’s work was then given. The social committee planned many enjoyable events for the year, among which was a bunco party Held in November for the Senior and Junior classes. Later a masquerade was held tor the seventh and eighth grades. Following this another bunco party was held for the Sophomore and Freshman classes. The Catholic Literature group, in the beginning of the year found many places to which they might send their magazines to be used to a good advantage. A great deal of credit is to be given to the publicity committee, who have suc- ceeded very well in keeping the class interested in the calendar of events which they kept posted on the bulletin board. A very interesting event of January was the visit paid us by Jean Batendorf and Mary Jane Smith of Marygrove, who gave us a very interesting talk on the activities of the council in various other leading colleges. She also explained the meaning of the national council, held in Chicago. Many of the students of our High School attended the rally of the S. S. C. held in Detroit, Sunday, I ebruary 21st at the Sacred Heart Seminary. Various contests were held during the year, among them were the Missal essay contest, with prizes going to Marie Bonny and Frank Dunn. The clean speech essay, sponsored by the Apostolic committee, brought forth much good work. The following were chosen to give their speeches at the public meeting of the S. S. C. : Robert Kelley, Helen Hibye, and Howard Gobevn. Our Lady’s committee sponsored a scrap book contest for the best work show- ing a collection of pictures representing phases of Our Lady’s life. The prizes were won by Mary Roach, Sophomore; Julian McMonagle, Senior; Rose Marie Schwab, Sophomore; Josephine Woods, Sophomore; Ann Ward, Sophomore and Olive Fish, Freshman. The Eucharistic Committee sponsored a Medal Contest, and the first room to proclaim itself 100% was awarded a prize. Again the Sophomore class with an enrollment of 60 members, won the prize. A Miracle Contest, in which a beautiful Mass picture entitled “The Miracle” were sold for the benefit of a Mission at Barat, Michigan, showed the Sophomore Class winners a third time. The real Mission spirit was enfused into the society early in the year by a visit from the Rev. Father Parker, who has been appointed assistant to Monsg. Hunt of the Propagation of the Faith. Father Parker was a frequent visitor at Port Huron and is our enthusiastic Missionary. We are planning to reach the three hundred dollar quota of our school for the great work of the missions. Then too, when we remember that Rev. John Marx, a Port Huron boy is the only American priest in the real equator district of Africa (he is 14 miles south) we feel that we want to do something to save the people, for whom lie is sacrificing his life. The social committee gave us a little surprise in February, when the entire pro- gram was broadcasted from a station BLAH arranged in the room next to the assembly. The Children s Hour by Uncle Neal Adamson, musical numbers of Barbara Reincke and the vocal numbers of Wright and Adamson were interspersed with the regular reports. Mr. Ralph Schanten, Detroit, was the guest speaker. Page Twenty-six

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The Portal Left to Right — (Top Row) — Ted Jones, Thomas LaVigne, James Mason, Thomas Brophv and Albert Oesterle. Second Row — Floyd Bernard, Virgil Benanette, Mary Ryan, Agnes Heaney, Jane Britz and Dorothy Beeeherer. Third Row — Marie Bonny, Rose Marie Schwab, Mary Roche, Shirley Sharrow, Jean Chase, Norma Carey and Everine Bezenah. Front Row Jean Mara, Mary Graziadei, chairman; Clifford DeMars and Francis Graziadei. DECLAMATION CONTESTS At eight o’clock January 13, the silver tongued speakers ascend ed the platform and delivered their selections which proved and showed hours of preparation by every pupil. All could not share the honor of winning but some few of the contestants would be chosen victors and so after deliberating twenty long minutes the judges announced that Jean Chase and Mary Roche had tied for first place and Albert Oesterle had captured the second honor. The evening was delighted by both musical and vocal solos ably assisted by St. Stephen’s High School orchestra which rendered many loved tunes between the speakers. The names of the contestants and their selections are as follows: Marie Bonney, “Laurels for a Mother ' James Mason, “The Man Who Wears a Button.” Shirley Sharrow, “Back Waters.” Jean Chase, “The Honor of the Woods Edward Jones, “Vive La Marine.” Rosimarie Schwab, “The Ciitzen.” Thomas LaVigne, “Woodrow Wilson.” Mary Roche, “The Man in the Shadow.” Albert Oesterle, “Uncle Sam.” Jean Mara, “The Consul.” Page Twenty-eight