Beloit Catholic High School - Arista Yearbook (Beloit, WI)

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December, 1963 Page 5 Sophs Lead Honor List At the end of the first quarter 124 students placed on the honor roll. Of these, 19 students are on the high honor roll. The sophomores lead the school with 39% of their class listed on the honor roll. In the other classes - 37% of the seniors, 23% of the freshmen and 19% of the juniors are honor students. To qualify for the high honor roll, a student must have achieved an A- average. Honor students must have a B- aver- age with no grade lower than C+. Averages are based on grades attained in full credit courses. The following students are on the high honor roll: SENIORS: Katherine Bas- magy, Mary Lou Chamon; JUNIORS: Linda Holmberg, John McLaughlin, Peter Obli- gato, Nicholas Paley, Patricia Spano; SOPHOMORES: Virginia Belvedere, Raymond Cipra, Mary Egdorf, Nancy Fenrick, Carol Gannon, Sandra Schultz, Here And There As its November project the student council sponsored a program to provide Thanks- giving dinners for needy fam- ilies. Student donations of can- ned foods and contributions toward the purchasing of turkeys were received in each homeroom. The food was dis- tributed to the needy through the parishes in Beloit. The senior class is col- lecting Betty Crocker coupons to obtain two refreshment tables to be used at school dances. They will gladly accept any contributions. Father Lenahan and the Art club have turned a portion of the basement into a tem- porary studio - until better accomodations can be found. Barbara Warriner, Barbara Wessels; FRESHMEN: Maribeth Cou- sins, Linda Tyler, Daryl Van Landeghem, Karen Zimbrich. Students on the honor roll are: SENIORS: Jack Anastasi, Rich- ard Bach, Lynn Bernstein, James Bo ho, William Brown, Susan Choudoir, Patricia Colt, Brian Cousin, Patricia Dolan, Theresa Edges, Lauren Everson, Kristin Freeman, Carole Fuhrmann, Mau- reen Griffin, Beverly Hagar Patricia Hamill, Mary Jo Kutter, Kathleen Mullins, Roberta Laugh- lin, Virginia Loomis, Joanne Lukas, Patricia McKeam, John Meyers, Joann O Donahue, Mary O’Laughlin, Susan Rosenow, Nancy Sanregret, Kathleen Stauber, David Thibeau, Colleen Tyler, Steven Ullrich, Patricia Van K am pen, Pauline Van Kampen, Kathleen Van Landeghem. JUNIORS: John Carlson, Joseph Cousin, Judith Engler, Mary Louise Finley, Margaret Fit» gerald, Patricia Fleck, Donald Goldsworthy, Diane Haffey, John Hamill, Patricia Hankins, Shirley Kulawinski, Lois Merlet, Linda Osborn, Teresa Petit, Peter Piazza, Diane Schaul, Pamela Van Landeghem. SOPHOMORES: Gina Agostinelli, Jean Behrman, Catherine Brandt, Marilyn Bugni, Mary Carney, Barbara Demos, Edward Goessel, Barbara Falco, Douglas Ferwcrda, Sharon Gunderson, Susan Gunder- son, Jean Hamill, Ellen Hansen, Mary Holmberg, Gerald Kobus, James Magnanenzi,CarolMcKeown, Richard McKearn, Veronica Meyers, Joanne Milatzo, Patrick Monahan, Linda Newton, Teresa Piazza, Marianne Pody, Mary Preston, Linda Rapp, Willard Staron, Jan Toubl, John Winger, Robert Wit- zack, James Wright, Bernard Zickert. FRESHMEN: Jane Aeschlimann, Richard Asplund, Nancy Belvedere, Michele Chekouras, Margie Engler, Judith Erlandson, Patricia Fitz- Gerald, Ann George, Barbara Hudson, Gerald Kennedy, Mar- jorie Meyers, Marie Murphy, Stephen O'Connell, Cynthia Parker, Kathleen Rahoro, Cath- erine Schuler, Susan Ryan, Gloria Sierra, William Torphy, Jane Tafford, Cynthia Wieland. Pa- tricia Yanulis. THE SENIORS couldn't bear to lose, so they took first place honors with their Homecoming float We panda win. This picture was taken during the Homecoming parade, Saturday, Nov. 2. Mr. Mauel Encourages Active Spanish Course Spanish class is not all work, for mixed in with the daily routine are singing, speakers, and films. There is also an exchange of letters with students in Mexico to provide for a deeper knowledge of the language. A special table in the cafeteria has been reserved for Spanish students, so that they may have an opportunity to perfect their conversation technique. Mr. Mauel also hopes to organize a Spanish club in the near future. When Mr. Mauel says, Learning a language is not impossible for anyone; it takes time, practice and determination. he means it and provides his Spanish students with adequate op- portunity for learning the language. Many new and varied tech- niques of learning Spanish are being used this year. One is the oral Spanish tests based on drills, conversations, verbs and dialogues practiced in class. On one taperecorder Mr. Maul asks the questions. Another records the student's answers. The use of pictures is being promoted more in the Spanish classes. Pictures showing actions become helps to practicing dialogues. These are used so that Spanish stu- dents may get an image of the word meaning rather than merely learning the Spanish equivalent of the English written word. There is also a higher accent on pattern drills through which students learn grammar inductively. Through repetition students are soon able to come up with an autbmatic response.

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Page 4 Algebra 1 Classes Using Modern Math Approach by Maureen Griffin “Hey, Sis! Will you help me with my algebra?” “Sure - hey wait a minute - this is different from what I learned!” This happens frequently when a freshman student of algebra 1 asks an older brother or sister for help. The reason? A “modem mathematics” pro- gram has been introduced at BCHS. Mr. Mauel, teacher of the algebra I classes in which the system has been introduced, thinks that it is definitely better for the students, and not merely a “bag of tricks”, a term now often applied to tra- ditional math. Next year the entire mathematics department will be using the new approach. Modern math, says Mr. Mauel, uses the same subject matter as traditional math but it employs a different approach. This approach includes studying the number system and the properties of our num- bers extensively; whereas, the old math studies only certain formulas and rules which are then applied to problems. Mr. Mauel says that this is the basic difference between modem and traditional math. By comparing the decimal system to other systems, such as the clock system, the pro- perties of numbers are better seen and better understood. The positive, negative, imagin- ary, and real numbers are studied separately and then in relation to the entire system. The use of a set, i.e., a col- lection of objects, is not a new idea, but is basic to the new method and is given a new emphasis. Also, he added, a new emphasis is placed on the why in math — why the formulas and rules used are true. It is found that in our number system there are certain properties of numbers, for example, dis- tributive and commutative qualities. These properties are applied to the formulas and rules, supplying the answer to why certain manipulations are correct. Students are able to understand better not only the solutions but how the solutions were reached. Be- cause of this, more reasoning is involved and resembles geometry with its statements and proofs. This method isn’t any easier, but it gives a more complete math background. Practical examples and proofs are employed. For in- stance, the drawing of water in and out of a water tank in a specified amount of time, helps illustrate the rules for signs in multiplication. As in geometry, beginning with a base of assumptions, students build up new information. From this they proceed to prove the truth of the new information. Some lesser changes in- clude small changes in tech- nological terms. Subtraction becomes “the opposite of ; and, an equation where there is an unknown becomes an “open sentence.” Much research has been done lately to update the pre- sent textbooks. New topics will be introduced to keep up with the advancing world of science. Thus, it is necessary for teachers of this program to take special courses. Alumnotes by Pat Spano and Kathy Murphy Phil Amend '59 is doing post-graduate work at Purdue. He will graduate in August and then plans to work out East. Mary Higgins '61 who is in nurses training at St. Mary's in Madison is the president of the Sodality. Lance Hanish '61 who is attending the University of Wisconsin, is the president of the Naval R. O. T. C. JACK ANASTASI, (right) SC President, bids farewell to Mr. McGraw who is retiring after 9 years of service to BCHS. Just before this Jack had presented “Mac” with a gilt from the students. Mac” Retires After 9 Years Service After nine years of service to Beloit Catholic high school, Mr. Earl McGraw has retired from his position as school maintenance man. Because of poor health, “Mac” considered retirement several months earlier, but finally decided that he would not terminate his duties until the end of November. A few days before he left he re- marked, “I hate to leave BCHS but knowing I leave it in good hands makes me happy.” At that time he also re- called the fire at BCHS when one of the boilers blew up. On a lighter side he wondered how many shoes he has worn out hiking the long corridors. “Mac” commented that he had enjoyed all his years at BCHS. He had found the stu- dents as a whole “pretty good.” His plan for the present is rest. When his health has improved, he will try to find another job. Students Observe County Government Student groups from Rock County high schools observed the complex mechanisms of a modem county government Tuesday, November 12, when they toured the Janesville court house. County Government Day, designed to give high school students a more complete understanding of American government, was sponsored by the American Legion, including Post No. 48, which sponsored the Beloit groups. Thomas Heyerdahl '62 has achieved the rank of Petty Officer 2nd class in the Great Lakes Naval Training center. Joanne Kenny '60 who is attending the College of St. Francis in Joliet, 111., has recently been named to 'Who's Who Among Students in Ameri- can Universities and Col- leges'. After discussion in the offices of the county Trea- surer, headed by Mr. Lawrence Schmidley, and that of the Register of Deeds, Mr. Emmet Murphy, the groups sat in on a special budget meeting of the County Board where they witnessed county ‘ government in action. Returning to the Circuit Courtroom after lunch, the groups met with Mr. Russell Hegge, Rock County Sheriff; Mr. Sam Loizzo, Assistant District Attorney; and judges Sverre Roang and Arthur L. Luebke. BCHS students attending. County Government Day in Janesville, the county seat, were seniors Mary Jo Kutter and David Thibeau; juniors Diane Haffey and John Mc- Laughlin; sophomores Gina Agostinelli and James Wright. They were accompanied by Sister M. Gregory.

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Page 6 ELECTED CO-CAPTAINS of the '63 football team are Gary Brown (left) and Mike Hahn (right). Dave Raster (center) was elected most valuable player. Mike was also recently named to the Wisconsin All-Catholic second team. Senior Attends Safety Meeting Crusaders End Hard Fought Season by Mike Hahn “It was a good season,” remarked Coach Bam a bo at the BCHS football team's final meeting, November 2. “I wish we could play a few over,” commented some of the players while taking a last look at the season. The Cru- saders ended gridiron action with an even slate of four wins, four losses and a tie. The 'Saders defense was an extremely important in- strument in attaining a re- spectable season record. In seven of their nine games the defense held opponents to 13 points or under. The defense yielded an average of 12 points per game. Next year a new football season will begin but many fans will still be talking about games such as Monroe, when, but for one forty-two yard run, the Crusaders commanded the game. There was a game at St. John's which ended in a 13-13 tie. In the Boylan game Cru- saders held Titans scoreless and at bay until the final quarter. Last to be forgotten will probably be the Marian Central game. During the last four years this game above all others has shown the Cru- saders at their best. Two years ago Marian, one of the best teams in Illinois, lost their homecoming to BCH. The Hurricanes were given a chance for revenge the next year, playing and defeating the Crusaders at the Beloit home- coming. This year again the boys from BCHS invaded Wood- stock for the Marian Home- coming game. BCHS was an underdog all the way; never- theless, our boys were winning 12 to 17 with thirty seconds left in the game. Then a short pass was completed and the receiver eluded the Crusaders for the all important touchdown which brought Marian a victory Senior Bill Brown, BCHS representative of the Wisconsin Association of Catholic Second- ary Schools Principals at- tended the second meeting of a committee on problems of youthful drivers. The groyp, a subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Youth, met in Madison Nov. 22 Before attending that meet- ing, Bill and James Boho conducted discussions in Sister M. Gregory's American Problems classes on safety and on ideas for a question- naire to be given high school seniors. The problem of driver safety seems to be most prominent among persons be- tween the ages of 18 and 21, and to occur most frequently during the early morning hours between 1:30 and 3 a.m. on little patrolled state highways in counties north of Madison. Some of the questions sug- gested by students for use on such a questionnaire were: Do you show off when you drive? Do you drink before you drive? Is an accident always the driver's fault or may it be partially the fault of another occupant of the car? At the meeting Thursday a committee was organized to work on the questionnaires and to study the manner in which other states are handling this problem. Cluffie Reporting JV Captures Three Victories by Dick Goldsworthy Crusader J.V.'s opened their '63-'64 basketball season against St. Mary's Burlington Friday, Nov. 22. This first game proved to be a thrilling one as the Crusaders coasted past St. Mary's 31-28. The J.V.'s were paced by John Wingor with 12 points while game honors went to Jim Agnew of Burlington with 15 points. In their next encounter the J.V.'s captured their second victory by defeating Union Grove 37-35. BCH honors went to John Toutchok while Union Grove was paced by Dale Erickson and Jack Nelson, each with 13 points. J.V. cagers strung their victories to three as they ram- bled over South Beloit 35-27. Although the Saders were never in trouble, the lead was slim, John Touschok again scoring honors while the Sobos were led by Wayne Hyler. Should we or shouldn't we? The problem of having girls’ phy ed classes for fqur years instead of only two was discussed in senior guidance (2). Patricia McKearn came up with the solu- tion. “Why have it? All we do is exercise, and who needs it. One of the senior homerooms was asked how many would attend the pizza party so that the cost of the pizza could be estimated. After it had been clearly explained a wide awake senior asked, Is it free?” It seems Lynn Bernstein (154) was in trouble up to her neck on Nov. 26! It happened in Spanish class, fourth hour. Workmen had forgotten to recover an opening in the floor in Room 19, and Lynn stepped into it - up to her neck. But Mr. Mauel came to her rescue. Perhaps Lynn is really planning a disappearing act for the Press Club Variety Show and decided to start practicing early. In French the pronounciations of poison (poison) and poisson (fish) are very similar. While reading a menu, Kathy Murphy ordered poison instead of fish. We hope the waiter understands. There is no need for smoking anymore. You can get the same effect by going down to the Pop House and breathing.