Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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.A QV 'P , A. QR' u .xiii 1 ,4 . , t F Q. . t f 43 fi ,gg 1, E, T H E ,cl A? 5 f ,lr 7,4-, is ,lr 7,1z, a',' ' ge L ' U 1 ' N . ' ' fr Yugi! ' I ' ' .vv. 7 T Btfblg' f- pair 1- L '. 1- 1 '. '- , X N - 5 l t - X ' I- - N 1 , . 1 . Volume 19, No. 3 P Y BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON December, 1942 Goaline - Gallop on Thur day QROOM SERVICE' IN PRODUCTION The Mask and Dagger Club is at present deeply involved in the task of getting its annual pro- duction under way. The first read- ing of the side-splitting comedy Room Service was had two weeks ago and is now in rehearsal. When those concerned were looking for a suitable play for presentation, they hit the jack- pot when they chose Room Ser- vice. It is a fast moving comedy with something happening every moment. Pete Stefoni, a hard-boiled ho- tel inspector, will be providing many laughs in his role as Wagner. Jim Schuler, the hotel manager, will be trying to appease his rant- ings throughout. The sly-tongued producer, Jim Burkhouse, who gets into more scrapes than he can manage while Rich Simpson will be making his debut as a doc- tor who has his reputation and job at stake, The role of a simple but good-natured playwriter who comes to the big city to make good will be played by Jim Holt. And here we give you three guesses as to what Bill Van Rooy will portray. You are right again- it is a woman. These are but a few of the many who will take part in the big play of the season. Thanksgiving Message From Father Principal In everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians, Ch. 4: V. 6 Saint Paul strikes the perfect keynote for Thanksgiving Day in this year of War, 1942. We would not dream of taking the Thanks out of the holiday, yet each of us must feel that the occasion this year calls loudly for something more, such as - PauI's urge to prayer and supplication. Our prayers, our supplications, with ever increasing fervor, should be directed towards Peace - a Christ-like Peace - for all the world. And the more we season these prayers with self-sacrifice and self-denial, whether the acts be purely voluntary or otherwise, the more efficacious shall our petitions become. Remember, God loves the cheerful giver! Thanks to Almighty God today, a million times over, for all the blessings He has vouchsafed us, as individuals, and our beloved country as a whole. We can show gratitude in no better way than by demon- strating in our daily lives, an active and practical assent to that noble counsel written by heroic Commander Shea of the ill-fated U.S.S. Wasp, in that now famous first-and-last letter to his young son: Be a good Catholic and you can't help being a good American. Bellarmine is reverently thankful today for her tangible proof of Commander Shea's statement, in the form of our Service Flag, with its star of gold, and the daily increasing number of stars of blue. For all brave hearts and true, dear Lord, we thank Thee, and beg Thee to keep them safe! Fr. L. B. Fink, S. J. SEATTLE PRIEST CONDUCTS RETREAT The annual retreat was this year conducted by Father Suver, S. J., assistant pastor of St. Jos- eph's parish, Seattle. Because of the increased enroll- ment, the exercises were conducted in the school gymnasium with both junior and senior groups altar was erected for at which the daily celebrated. retreat routine was attending. An the purpose Masses were The usual followed during the three days, closed by a general communion. Pre-Armistice Day G The last Pep Rally of the 42 ' gridiron season was opened by rousing cheers from the Student Body. An address was given by the coach, Mr. Gordon Toner, S. J., on reasons for defeating Se-- attle Prep on the following day. His statements were reiterated by the Rev. Mark Gaffney, S. J., Dean of Studies of the Oregon Province, who consulted his in- genious oracle. ame Assembly Held As a special treat to the faculty and students, a skit written by Mr. Leo Lanphier, S. J., a former teacher here, entitled The Kind- argarten Kids was presented by the Dramatic Club. The assembly was closed by the song Three Little lVI2istersl, which thanked Coach Toner and his two assist- ants, Mr. Kelley, S. J., and Mr. Penna, S. J., for their work during ,the football season. Dean of Studies Visits Despite his recent illness, which necessitated his absence at the retreat, Father Mark Gaffney vis- ited Bellarmine in his capacity of Dean of Studies of the Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus. During his week-long visit, Father Gaffney inspected the classes and lectured before dif- ferent clubs. On the final day of his stay, he addressed the as- sembled students on the subject of moral reconstruction. SODALISTS CHOSEN At a recent meeting the Sodal- ity- officers of both groups ap- proved the names of the candi- dates to be received into the So- dality in a solemn ceremony on December 3, the feast of St. Fran- cis Xavier. been taking The candidates have instructions from Fr. Lynch and by this process of se- lection the new sodalists will prove valuable additions to the groups. At the request of the Very Rev. fContinued on page 43 KNIGHTS PLAN BIG DANCE On Thanksgiving night, the Knights Club will sponsor the Goaline-Gallop, the annual dance honoring the Varsity Foot- ball squad. The affair will be con- ducted in the school gymnasium. music being furnished by Jerry Christianson and his orchestra. The committees, as announced by the Knights' president, Charles Galbraith, include Rich Simpson, John Erck, general chairmeng Philip Brown, publicityg Ray Sul- livan, refreshmentsg James Mc- Goffin, music and Frank Taylor, tickets. The Student Body is urged to attend, in order to show appre- ciation to the squad on comple- tion of their season. Quarterly Honor Roll Released Weathering the quarter exam-- inations which were held at Bel- larmine recently, thirty students won places on the Honor roll. Again the seniors were the lead- ing group with fifteen on the list, namely, Philip Brown, Albert Buhr, Richard Carbone, Charles Galbraith, Robert Hines, Fred Holt, Jack Holt, Joseph Koler. Theodore Marchesini, Joseph Mi- jich, James Pazaruski, James Ryncarz, Fred Schlatter, George Thornton, and Aldo Vettori. The Juniors were represented by Vin- cent Beuzer, James Buchanan, Jack Huston, James Nordi, Wil- liam Van Rooyg the sophomores by John Comfort, George Eckroth, James McGoffin, and Freshmen by Michael Bader, Harry Burke, Kenneth Galbraith, Oliver Glassy, Robert May, Leo Rink and John Toynbee. lContinued on Page 45

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ered PAGE FOUR V ' T H E L I 0 N CHRISTMAS ISSUE, 1942 wezeraesisiaaieisaievsgeisieiesmieeezrsisrsieieeeisveesisisiesei:-meetsreisieisisweuiewsssxzwsisewszreaseieieiseemeelsrseiswzw Y 'HEISHQSE-iiliisii PRESENT PLAYQ Stars of Room Service Consecrate School KContinued from Page Onel ough and Bob' Hines b0bbed onto the stage at the next interlude, with a really -novel duet rendition of Praise the Lord. A serious note and one of tender solemn gratitude for the labors of our brave service men was struck when officers of the Reserve Of- ficers' .Training Corps of Bellar- mine, dressed in full uniform and bearing the flag of their Division and Old Glory, the flag of all America, stood at attention while Cadet Joseph Mijich read Joyce Kilmer's immortal Rouge Bou- quet. This soul stirring tribute of the Catholic soldier poet who gave his life in the last war, was hailed by the audience withsilent and reverential, attention. . Sodalists Received fContinued from Page Onel vocatef' Father Lynch then pre- sented the new Sodalists with the medal, to wear over their heart- a sign that henceforth the Virgin Mother of God must be the guid- ing force in their lives. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was offered after the Reception ceremony and all the Sodalists received Holy Communion. ' The Sodality and organization, founded by the Society of Jesus with the approval of the Holy Sec, has ifor its purpose, fostering de- votion to the Blessed Virgin and promoting works of piety and zeal. Members enjoy. many privileges. As the special clients of Mary they may expect her devoted interest in themand all they do. They have the benediction, not only of past popes, but of our present Holy Father, Pius XII, who, in a recent letter lovingly blesses the Sodal- ity of Mary. They have the op- portunity of gaining many indul- gences with which the Sovereign Pontiffs have enriched ,member- ship in the Sodality. Bellarmine is proud of its new Marian Legion. She congratulates them now and she expects of them in future years the very best in' Catholic leadership and Cath- olic Action. Officers of the Sodal- ity and their Moderator, Mr. Ag- new, S. J., wish to thank all those who so laboriously helped to pre- Pare the chapel and decorate' the altar for the occasion of'the Rc- ception. 4 JAMES HOLT PETER STEFONI I Seniors Plant Trees 5 Proof that the Thanksgiving va- lcation' did not pass without re- sults, is-the trim border of poplar trees lining one side of the ath- letic field. V The planting of these trees was undertaken by Senior Room 2 and the students took time from their holiday to accomplish this. Although the original plan of completely surrounding the field was not carried out, it is hoped ,that with the help of succeeding Seniors it will be effected. 1 ' . Alumnus Writes Indicative of the spirit in which the Lion is received by the ser- vice alumni is clearly seen in a letter from Camp Hood, Texas. Dear Students: With regards to your copy re- questing the names of alumni in service, I am sending, with great pleasure, the addresses ,of all those whom I know. I consider it a wonderful endeavor on the part of Lion's staff to do this for the alumni in the service. And, wher- ever they may be, I'm'sure they will recollect the fond memories that the school paper will bring back to them. Many a time I've wondered how the athletic teams were making out. Now that I will be able to find out, I hope I'm not disap- pointed. But, win or lose, never stop fighting. Just as your alumni are fighting now, so that, that little red schoolhouse will always remain on the top of the hill. A Loyal Alumnus, THOMAS J. BASTROM. Bells Seattle Bound Christmas vacation begins on December. eighteenth. But not for the debate club! The very first day of vacation will be devoted by these loyal sons of Bellarmine to a quest for added laurel for their Alma Mater at the Seattle Col- lege debate tournament. S 'Bellarmine's team will pit their experience and knowledge of the national topic, Resolved that a Federal World Government be Es- tablished, against debaters from the Catholic High 'Schools of Washington, ' ' Lions Featured I A On Campus Program Despite the shifting of program dates a Week earlier, Bell stu- dents presented a highly SUCCESS- ful selection. on the Campus Workshop series under the aus- pices of the Tacoma City Light Corporation. ' Featuring an original skit .-by Mr. J. Kelley S. J., the program was announced by Philip Browng acting as master of ceremonies was Al-Fairhurst. The cast of the play included Jack Huston, James Burkhouse, Peter Stefoni, Bernard Loonaxn, Claude Knecht and Rob-- ert McDonough, assisted by mem- bers of the Mask and Dagger Club under the supervision of Mr. E. Lindekugel, S .J. Lt. Colonel Allan Johnson was the main speaker of the evening, giving varied comments on the war and- youth's part in it. Vocal selections were, rendered by the Glee Club under the direction of Mr. J. Thatcher, S. J. ' Invoking heavenly protection for the students of Bellarmine, the Solemn Consecration to the Sacred Heart was held on Friday, Dec. 4. This ceremony is being performed in all Jesuit schools, at the re- quest of the Very Rev. Zacheus Maher, Assistant General of the Society of Jesus. The consecrator was the student body president, Al Fairhurst and immediately. fol- l I V lowing, benediction 'was given by Fr.'Jos. Lynch, S. J. Among the other spiritual ac- tivities of the month was the So- dality Tridum for Pope Pius XII. This annual spiritual bouquet is taken'up in all Catholic schools as a Christmas gift to the Holy Father, The report sent into the office of The Queen's Work in- cluded 747 Masses, 630' Commun- ions, and 476- Rosaries. FUND COMPLETED A compliment to the generosity of Bell students and to the ingen- uity of Father Baltussen was the- sum of 3100, sent to the Alaska Missions. This donation will be forwarded to Bishop Fitzgerald. With apparently no room for a attitude many Pitsch, started 7'holier than seniors, e. g., V Bishop W. J. Fitzgerald, S. J. class rivalry under the donations section while the fines depart- ment needed no recruits. Fresh-, main classes 9 and 10 and senior class 2 sparked the drivef In answer to finquiries, those were not lynching parties gath- around the freshmen but merely extortion-minded upper- , ClaSSl'I1i8Il. '

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PAGE TWO Q THE LION DECEMBER, 1942 THANKSGIVING, 1942 There are in our modern world many usages which have lost their function and are retained out of sentiment and force of habit, thereby leaving them shallow reminders of past customs. Not few are the people who have rendered the significance of the holiday of Thanksgiving, a cause of commercialism. The senti- ment with which our founding fathers instituted the national ob- servance of this occasion swelled from their deep appreciation OI Divine Providence. Do we, who have been given the greatest gifts that God could devise, merely add another Deo Gratias to the chorus of the in- sincere? In the midst of wars and added sufferings of man's design there is still cause for the gratitude of all men. If we have suffered, then consider how much we have been spared. If we have been granted favors, consider how many there are in store for us. The innumerable graces of every-day existence can hardly be contemplated without evoking from us the emotion of gratitude. Consider them well and then truly will you enter into the Billilil A moans- Due to the fact that a fellow we know can't put more than eleven letters together at one time without hashing it up, and the fact that we wish to call a spade. a spade, Authors Anony- mous fand spell it right this timel is now officially rechristened Bel- larmoansf' for obvious reasons. ARM-BUSTING DEP'T. Seeing that a lot of people pat themselves on the back so hard they're at St. Joseph's for frac- tured wrists, we Caheml feel com- Jayko-They wind up in a hospital. spirit of the ocassion. GRATITUDE EXPRESSED Flying from the flag-pole ony The new flag replaces the the campus is 3, new flag pl-e,lweather beaten one which has sented to the school through the lserved for many years' , , i T'he faculty and students take generosity of Lt. Colonel Allani this oppcrtumty to thank Lt. I Colonel Johnson. CLARRUQN EXCHANGE HE SAW THE LIGHT He was seated in the parlor, And he said unto the light: Either you or I, old fellow, Will be turned down tonight. -Stadium World. HYMN T0 THE FROSH Little fellow in the hall, Him J011IlSOI'l. WEATHER REPORT Wednesday-mist Thursday-mist Friday-mist Saturday-mist Sunday-Ah! Bull's eye. ODOROUS ain't got no right at allg Him dont. get al thing to eat' Yassah, said the little darkey, Him gets all him's fingers bent. arse ashamed of mah parents' Him cant, dance when mms at Dad's name was Ferdinand and ban, Mammy's name was Liza, mine is Him ain't got no fun at all, Ferdauza-H Him's a Frosh, -Rogers Record. . . . fat! from Me fed-fry. . 5 Bischel-I'm terribly worried. My girl friend is going out with a doctor. What would you advise me to do? Beuzer-Give her an apple a day. Hermsen-Doctor, do you think my face will break out if I eat too many strawberries? Doctor-I don't want to make any rash promises. Uphus--What happens to people who allow themselves to become run down? Tessier-I was shot through the leg while I was hunting. Pitsch-Have a scar? Tessier-No thanks, I don't smoke. Did you hear the one about the cross-eyed teacher who cou1dn't control her pupils? pelled to fall ln line. You, dear reader, how hard we battle to bring don't know the news to you. I swear that the censor is charging us for the scissors he wrecks tearing our column to shreds, and has two rooms papered with the faces on our cutting-room floor, so if this stuff is corny 1 if he saysl blame the High Command. JERK-EE INGENUITY Four gals. a week: no matter how you look at it, and a. lot of the boys get out the mothballs for their heads. Some, however, had ways out and our roving reporter found this: To Joe Koler, it makes no dif- ference now: Bob McDonough will grin and bear it, as usualg Joe Mljich favors a bike Cif he can get onel 3 but George Strobel says Santa Claus is bringing him rol- ler skates: Darrell Sanders re- marks that if it gets much colder, he'll use snow shoesg Russ Moor- head will take the bus. Al Fair- hurst indicated that four gallons is just about enough to get his out of the garageg Jack Kelly says he will walkg and, at last reports, Bob Breskovich is not available for comment as he is still groaning. T. C. Y. SNAPS At the Tacoma Catholic Youth Dance these days we have seen, first, last, and all the time Pete Stefoni, all over the placeg Jim O'Brien, just aroundg Claude Knecht and guess who?g Rich Simpson sitting how John Skupen of the Skupens showing the a waltz should sound: bardi soloing it with many out?g Squaresville fellows how Gene Lom- an all-right brunette to the delight of the crowd: Billy Gianelli, the Old With the R.O.T.C. Promotions released from the office of Lt. Col. Allan Johnson are: T0 BE CADET CAPTAIN Cadet Alfred W. Fairhurst, Bat-- talion Commander Cadet Philip S. Brown, Battalion Adjutant Cadet Charles J. Galbraith, Com- pany A Cadet Joseph T. Mijich, Company HBH Cadet Richard C. Simpson, Com- pany C T0 BE CADET 1ST LIEUTENANT Cadet James M, Burkhouse, lst Platoon, Co. A Cadet Robert P. Drake, 1st Pla- toon, Co. B Cadet Joseph F. Koler, lst Pla- toon, Co. C TO BE CADET ZD LIEUTENANT Cadet Raymond F. Sullivan, 2nd Platoon, Co. A Cadet James L. Schuler, 2nd Pla- toon, Co. B Cadet Robert P. McDonough, 2nd Platoon, Co. C ' Cadet Orlando G. Martelli, Supply Officer. T0 BE CADET 1ST SERGEANT Cadet Albert A. Gallwas, Company HA.. Cadet Ralph A. Uphus, Company HB., Cadet John B. Skupen, Company HC.. Master, showing the frosh how: the Frosh, .learning much too fast to suit the Sophsg Prexy Fair- hurst doing his shoppingg Bill Bichsel, off his knees for the first time in weeks. The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 50 cents 1 year. Entered as second class matter, Feb. 14 1929 t th ff' , , a e post o ice at Tacoma, Wash., under the Act of March 3, 1879. l mm fwlsmt mv '05 si 5ISS0f.1m Editor ........................ FRED SCHLATTER Associate ......................,,,.,,,.,,,,,, Bob Hines Sports Editor ......................,.... jim O'Brien Associates:Al Fairhurst, Laverne Martineau Features . Bob McDonough, Rich Simpson Circulation ...... Ed Oswald, Jack Scherer Exchange Editor .................... Vince Beuzer Librarian ............................. Stan Fairhurst Reporters: Don Spurgin, Tony De Filipps, Jim Schuler, Charles Galbraith, Gene Lombardi, Ray Sullivan, jim Burkhuuse, Erclc, Frank Taylor, Billy Van Rooy, Jim Holt, Ed Graisy, Tommy Commcntos, jim McGoEin, J. Huston, Phil Brown, Fred Holt, Bernard Loon- am, Bob Breskovich. Faculty Adviser .......... S. D. Penna, S. J. Member of the National Scholastic Asso- ciation, 1941-42.