St Thomas High School - Thomist Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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ALMA MATER SONG PVOrd.r and Music by T. CARROLL SIZER Alma Mater, we're cheering for you Alma Mater, we're loyal to you Your sons in battle fight For the old purple and white And to St. Thomas, Our Patron Saint, Let our voices raise unrestrained just like our mother There is no other Alma Mater, we love you. JUN1oR-sEN1oR BANQUET The annual Banquet given by the Juniors for the Senior Class was held May third. The Coliseum was beautifully decorated in the junior and Senior Class colors. The speakers were the Reverend L. C. Pren- dergast, Toastmaster, Mr. T. Carroll Sizer, President of the Senior Class, Mr. Leonard Condon, President of the Junior Class, and Mr. Raymond Nolan, Captain of the l927 Football Team. After a delicious dinner, the young peo- ple went into the Auditorium, where Dursch's Orchestra furnished the music for the dancing. Miss Dorothy Tierney, chosen as Queen, led the grand march with Mr. Leonard Condon. Laurena Kirane. '27, THE '27 CLUB The '27 Club has been formed not as a Social Affair, but for the purpose of weld- ing together the Seniors of 1926-27 in order that they may meet yearly and thus keep alive their interest in, and their love for their Alma Mater. In general, it will be a review of the happiest days of our lives. Now that our school days are coming to an end, we realize what it means to leave school and to go our separate ways. The pang of parting is softened by the thought that each year we shall meet and forget the anxieties, the cares, and the responsibilities of the world and be young again-at dear old St. Thomas. The President of the '27 Club is our capable class president, T. Car- roll Sizer, the Vice-President, our efficient Hrlrold O'Connor, our Secretary, the energetic Clifford Hyland, and our Treas- urer, the earnest and painstaking John Green. Long may the '27 Club live and flourish! , Carroll O'Connor, '27. HONOR TO VVHOM HONOR 'IS DUE On March 15th the St. Thomas Parent Association gave a banquet in honor of the very successful Basketball season just closing. The guests on the occasion were the Reverend L. C. Prendergast who acted in the capacity of Toast Master, Mr. Bob Hamilton, Coach, the Basketball players of the 1926-7 season and Mr. Ryan, who has served as Referee at many of the games played by the St. Thomas Quint. A num- ber of pleasing toasts were given. Paul O'Malley was elected Captain of the Bas- ketball team for the coming year. Francis Holcomb '27, are iei .-1fr2-- iifiifi :112- fffifi .ziif ii1 ililir R '-ir' Ifi 11'irf' rirrifr filt 'lll .. l95l .

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A The Seniors gave as their Class Play the comedy- Come Out of the Kitchenfl The play was thoroughly enjoyed. The char- acters were chosen with careful discrimina- tion. Those taking part showed careful study. The Cast of Characters was as follows: Olivia Dangerheld, alias jane Ellen ,.....,,.. .................A............Charlotte Burns Elizabeth Dangerfield, alias Araminta ,.,... Kozleski Mrs. Falkner, Tucker's sister ...................... Kramer Cora Ifalkner, her daughter .,V..........r,,........ ......................................Genevieve Kinney Amanda, Olivia's Black Mammy ,,.,.,,.,,.,.. Mcliimmey Burton Crane, from the North ..r,,...,....,.... O'Shea Thomas Lefferts, Statistical Poet ,.i,,or,...,,. Nolan Solon Tucker, Crane's Attorney and Guest ,.........,...,..,,.r.,i,,Y,...,.. T. Carroll Sizer Paul Dangerheld, alias Smithfield .,..,....i.... Green Charles Dangerheld, alias Brindlebury ...... O,Connor Randolph XVeeks, Agent of the Danger- fields ........,............,.....,..., Robert Tierney LINCOLN AND XYAS HINGTON PROGRAMS A very interesting program was given by the Seniors, February llth and Zlst in anticipation of Lincoln and XVashington's birthdays. The students enjoyed holidays in honor of both the Saviour and the Father of their country. 4S'-tv.- ' Wi. x i A l94 Gather ye knowledge while ye may, A Ye may as well be trying, For that same chance you have today Tomorrow may be flying. Madeline Farmer, '27. wj ., 5 f 'W T ,yin-N T chop fxjffze l 0 L' K? LA ff' ......,.i 7, -+ 6 l,OCHlNVAR I O Lochinvar johnson is come out of XYool- worth's, And bright shining diamonds deck the front of his shirt, On his left hand, brightly glistens a ring And in his lapel he fastens a pin. Such an example of XVoolworth's has never been seen, Not even in newspapers, photos. or screen. H. lle stops not for traffic, and he looks not around, lrlis mouth shapes a whistle, but he utters no sound, So intent on his jewelry that he looks up too late For at the wheels of a Henry he meets his sad fateg Such a lover of beauty will never be found. So have your ears open, keep your eyes off the ground. B. McKimmey, '27.

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School Calendar AUGUST Back again at school. Everyone on her best behavior, trying to make an impression. Of course hrst impres- ' ' X sions are always lasting. X Y G - ,fr T9 - azeonlllll - - . i 1- X SltPTltMBlLR f fr We are having banker's hours: only half days of school this week. tliditor's notel I wish we shared - their salaries too. W 'I ! Among the numerous nationalities represented at school i . ,- .if is Celia, a typical Spanish girl Clieulah may be good X' T at French but she admits she gets stuck when it comes to Spanish.j Mr. Petritz ta rival to Roekneb is named new foot- ball coach, so St. Thomas has hopes of producing a Red Grange and also hopes to duplicate the famous HFour Horsemen. We felt the absence of our dear Bishop more than ever today, at the annual Mass of the Holy Ghost. We elected Senior Class officers today. If, to be president of the United States, experi- ence counts, Carroll Sizer is eligible. VVe know that everything the class of '27 does is good, so there is no doubt about the ex- cellence of the Annual under the staff that was elected today. ls l3 good luck or bad luck? Boys Glee Club was organized and we wonder if the Carusos will be successful. The Carusos must have competition as the Girls Glee Club organized today are to be Junior Galli Curcis. . The orchestra had a try-out tonight and the sweet strains of America were wafted into the library, lending a rather patriotic atmosphere to the building. School epoch! First appearance of the uniforms on the girls and except for the variations in size everyone looked like everyone else's twin. OCTOBER 7. A real live Mouse! Chester was the hero of the hour and came to our rescue, not before some dam- age was done to the chairs by the heavy weights. Hurrah for Christopher Colum- bus and may he have many im- mediate followers. QWe had a i? free dayl The Freshmen were duly initiat- ed last evening as a minor faction AOS at St. Thomas, by the sedate Sen- ? , iors, tat least that is what we consider ourselves.D Nine rahs for the team!!! St. Thomas football team chalks up a victory of 27-7 over Woodstock. The Parents were entertained at a program by the Seniors land I think our ability surprised themb. Sadly we Seniors, commemorate this date. Juniors were victorious over us in a debate. Boo Hoo. .1-- Dm ' V l96l