1 Jj^fSm^^vjT HHflBHHHHnDH! w^mwt^ifrwWffmm m ''•/<,, Pes litres c '• 1 / t% I / BE TXtLf, 1 ^^seeBaD' y| if NQRBERT S l __. N fWEST DEPERE WIS! I.KiT.«H»ff.-lcnfc, nfflBMH \ i' l '*:•/• \i ) JOB DEPARTMENT KUYPER6 PUBLISHING COMPANY DE PERE, WISCONSIN 3ff.f ? 1917 ?e« jperes $mx* ! "This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such un­ failing sway, We'll feel it e'en in age and at our latest day." —Cowper. The purpose of this Annual is twofold: to serve as a link be­ tween former students of St. No^bert's and their Alma Mater, and to create an "esprit de corps" among present-day students. With these two ends in view the members of the Literary So­ ciety have prepared this volume. They feel that their efforts will be amply rewarded if they can succeed in transmitting the beau­ tiful spirit of geniality and loy­ alty that prevails at present to those who are to come after them. (9) Ii|ll&:.,. IS3k ^ / g LJT" I IS g ' *£ »%Sfeife ^jgg^Y Dedication - 7 Faculty ... - 12 Seniors ... 23 Early Days of St. Norbert's 31 The Xavier of American Missions 35 Athletics ... .38 Alumni 58 Boyle Hall 61 A Public Accountant's Responsibility 63 A Letter to the Alumni - 67 The Staff - 69 Societies ... - 73 Music - - - - 83 Dramatics 89 Certain Characteristics of Newman 92 The Fox River - 95 Francis Thompson: A Catholic Poet - 96 Day Dodgers - - 103 Freedom of Press 104 Diary - - - 108 Roll of Students 131 Envoy - - 133 Advertisements 135 t4i\n (11) 8HH HH TO OUR FACULTY ESTEEMED Professors, it is with a sense of joy, that we embrace this opportunity to express our feelings toward such capable and trustworthy guardians and directors of our development as you have ever proved yourselves. To you, who have been our constant companions during our sojourn at college; who have endured, with seeming­ ly inexhaustible patience, the many trials and vexations of the class room; who have spurred us on to high ideals, and ever set the example for us; to you, in a word, who have contributed so much to make us what we are and hope to be,—we, as students of St. Norbert's, wish to acknowledge a debt of deepest gratitude. We thank you for your kindnesses, your courtesies, your solicitude for our welfare, your guiding us on the path that leads to virtue and happiness. Though our true attitude in this respect may, at times, have been obscured by thoughtlessness on our part; still, we have heeded your admonitions, and we shall carry with us, as a most sacred her­ itage from our Alma Mater, a tender regard for you, corresponding to that which we know you have cherished, and ever will cherish for us. (13) ••••M^raii^l^JBKHnilHMMIliHI •p BBH m^BBBBmamaBmSBmm 3&v REV. W. H. J. MILLAY, O. Praem, Rector, REV. I. F. VAN DYKE, O. Praem. Prefect of Discipline. REV. G. RYBROOK, O. Praem., D. D., REV. M. LANG, O. Praem., Philosophy, Social Science. Secretary. REV. W. J. DE VRIES, 0. Praem., Philosophy, Latin. (16) Hi HHBffiHHHHHI REV. N. J. CORLEY, O. Praem., REV. L. A. DOBBELSTEEN, O. Praem., English Literature, Bookkeeping, Music: Piano, Violin, Voice. Commercial Law. REV. F. X. EXLER, O. Praem., REV. L. J. SPECHT, O. Praem., Director of St. John Berchmans' Society, Assistant Disciplinarian, Christian History, Greek, Christian Doctrine. Doctrine. (17) w ^•H T. PT\,B- £• M0LLEN, O. Praem., English, Bookkeeping, Prefect of Studies REV H. L. TRAEGER, O. Praem., Chemistry, Biology, Algebra. P. D. LANCTOT, O. Praem., (18) R. P. WAGNER, O. Praem., L. L. RUMMEL, O. Praem., Latin, German. English, Greek. V. L. DE CLEENE, O. Praem., C. W. KIERNAN, O. Praem., Geometry, Trigonometry, Botany. English, Algebra. (19) BHHHmBBBI W. A. SANDERS, G. L. CAREY, B. A. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, History, Physics, Physiology, Astronomy. Arithmetic. (20) OTf/" CHIVALRY Mighty and bold, were the men of old Who lived for the battle cry; Theirs was a life of storm and strife, And the eagle perched on high Stood for their thought, fearful of nought, Ready to battle or die. 0 Dainty and fair, saintly at prayer,— The ladies of long ago,— Lovely blue eyes, clear as the skies; Faces with blushes aglow,— Mantled in silk, whiter than milk, Glistening soft as the snow. Great was the age,—and history's page Proclaims it far and wide,— Castle and hall, may crumble and fall But their memory e'er shall abide. Asleep is the lord, with his trusty sword And his lady fair at his side. M. K. (21) __—^^^ TO THE CLASS OF '17 "Ave atque Vale!" Seniors, we Who stay behind shall miss you when you go; But other years will bring you back to tell Us of your trials and your victories. Though time and callings take us far,— For we approach the parting of the ways As well,—we, too, shall come to realize The common bond that holds us to the place. The years of old saw neither clique nor class; On equal plane we met, and man to man, We worked our several ways. So, now, with thoughts Felt more than words impart, we grasp your hands And bid you, Seniors, just as brothers do— "Good bye, old friends; God's blessing be with you." K. (24) r^ PETER JOSEPH DE CLEENE, De Pere, Wis. "A true worker and a good was he Living in peace and per feci charity." Debating League(l); Varsity Football(3, 4, 1); Varsity Basket­ ball (5). GORDON HENRY SHANEY, Tomahawk, Wis. "Shanks," "Legs." "An honest man, close buttoned to the chin Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within.ff Auditor, Literary Society(3); De­ bating League(2); Varsity Football (2, 3); Varsity Basketball(2); Class Basketball (3); Class Baseball(2); Des Peres Board. I (25) CHARLES ALGERS, West De Pere, Wis. "Chass," "Reverend." "Whose very looks are prayers.' EGBERT LEE EVERSON, De Pere, Wis. "Bertie," "Lily," "Crow." <<clSlpwhere so busy a man in any case And yet he seemed busier than he was." Debating Team(2, 3, 4); Class Football (3, 4); Class Basketball(2, 3, 4); Des Peres Board. HENRY HIETPAS, Kimberly, Wis. "Hank," "Heinie." "He never yet no villainy had said in all his life " Debating League(3); Class Baseball(3); Class Football(2, 3); Basketball League(2, 3, 4); Band(2, 3, 4); Orchestra(3, 4); Glee Club(3, 4). LEONARD JOHN LIEST, West De Pere, Wis. "Len," "Minimus," "Elachistos." "A fellow That can both read and write and make verse too." Secretary of Literary Society(4); Presi­ dent of Band and Orchestra(4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Football(3); Society Re­ porter (4); Des Peres Board. (26) •••••nn GORDON WILLIAM LONDO, Oconto, Wis. "Wasse," "Londe." "Well could he read a lesson or a slory, But besl of all he sang an offertory." Debating Team(3); Vice-President, Liter­ ary Society(4); Secretary St. John B.(4) Varsity Football(4);Varsity Basketball(3) Basketball League(4); Varsity Baseball(3) Band(3, 4); Orchestra(1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Promotor(4), Des Peres Board. RANDOLPH LONIER, Laona, Wis. "Frenchy," "Crapeau." "And tho that he was worthy he -was 'wise, and of his port as meke as is a mayde." Varsity Football(3, 4); Class Basketball (2, 3, 4); Class Baseball(2, 3); Band(3, 4); Orchestra(4); Debating League(3, 4). ARTHUR SCHELLER, Green Bay, Wis. "Broncho," "Arter," "Chester." "His words are bonds, His oaths are oracles." Captain Debating Team(3, 4); Promoter (3, 4); Vars'ty Football(4); Class Basket­ ball^, 3, 4) Class Baseball(3); Des Peres Board. <i>«3? »«%?< .. THEODORE VERBEETEN, Kimberly, Wis. "Kaiser," "Dutch." "Who art thou? Have I not an arm as big as thine? a heart as big? Thy words I grant are bigger, for I rwear not daggers in my mouth." Sergeant-at-Arms Literary Society (4); Sergeant-at-Arms St. John B.(3); Varsity Football(3); Class Baseball(2, 3); Band(3, 4); Glee Club(3); Debating League(2, 3). i (27) CLARENCE ALLEN, Green Bay, Wis. "Clar." "Rings on his fingers Bells on his toes, He will haue music Wherever he goes." Orchestral); Band(2); Class- Basketball (2). WILFRID BERCEAU, Green Bay, Wis. "Fitty," "Fiddy." "Cheerful at morn he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air and carols as he goes." BERNARD BROCHTRUP, So. Kaukauna, Wis. "Slippery," "Slim." "And he was not right fat, I undertake; 'But looked hollow and thereto soberly.'' Class Basketball(3). WINIFRED BUSCH, Green Bay, Wis. "Win," "Winnie," "Bush." "A moral, sensible and well-bred young man.'' GEORGE CHRISTMAN, Green Bay, Wis. "Chet." "What a frosty-spirited rogue is this.' (28) MICHAEL FLYNN, Greenleaf, Wis. "Skimp," "Mike." "Sir, your wit ambles well; but it goes easily. Treasurer Literary Society(3). JOHN VAN DE LOO, Greenleaf, Wis. "West Point." "He was a man, take him for all in all I shall not look upon his like again." Class BasketbalKl, 2). A JOHN GOGGINS, Omro, Wis. "Caddy," "Goggy." "We're born a restless, needy crerw- Show me a happier man than you.' Varsity Football(1, 2, 3). HARRY TOONEN, De Pere, Wis. "Toony." "/ am no happy Jack, like Faltstaff; but a Corinthian, a lad of mettle, a good boy." JOSEPH SMITS, De Pere, Wis. "Smithy." "I am so glad at heart To be so rid o' the business.3 (29) JOSEPH MILLAY, Chicago, 111. "Cous," "Joe." "He was the mildest mannered man That ever scuttled a ship or cut a throat!" Class Basketball(2).