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

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September, 1964 Seniors Attend Badger State Two BCHS seniors attended Badger State conventions June 13-20. Potor Obligato attended Badger Boys State at Ripon State College, Ripon; Margaret FitzGerald attended Badger Girls State at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Peter Obligato and Margaret Fitzgerald compare notes on their Badger State experiences. The experiment in local and state government is sponsored annually by the American Legion and its auxiliary. Students at both conventions heard lectures by university professors and by local and state officials on various phases of our governing system. As they learned, the dele- gates experienced party cau- cuses, primary elections, and even inaugurations. Subjact matter at Girls State concentrated on the Legislative branches of govern- ment, while Boys State also included the executive and judicial branches. Sparetime activities at Boys State included compete- tive sports as well as a band. Citizens of Girls State limited themselves to a band, chorus, and daily newspaper. Part of the fun at both conventions, delegates agreed, was dorm life and getting a taste of what going to a col- lege is like. and Reviews The Lonely Life by Bette Davis Many young people wish and work to become actors or actresses. This is Miss Davis' own account of her struggles, successes, and defeats on the road to established stardom. The story itsejf is real and one can sympathize with the central figure. Because this is such a recent book (1962), the author is not unknown, nor has she totally disappeared from motion pictures. Antonin Dvorak, Composer from Bohemia by Claire Lee Purdy Claire Lee Purdy has been an outstanding biographer of musicians. This is one of five on composers in her very readable style. She weaves the story so skillfully that one must finish the book. For devotees of his music, this biography will give a picture of the background which made Dvorak the composer he was. , , Cl '.yS i ‘ '(C c tz- Sc -I zu . • e ? rCe. C-C . y y? ytyypr- y fef a f AC

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September, 1964 Page 7 Grid Season Opens Against Monroe An a yet eepewwe but potentially strong BCHS foot- ball team will open Ifce 64 season Friday against Monroe. Coach B amabo s “bid- ders” are banking on a revenge victory to kick off the season properly. Last year BCHS was shut out 7-6 in a close hard- fought game. Cooch Melvin is giving the team a final workout before the grid season begins with Monroe, September 11. Crusaders ‘Sweat It Out’ Through Practice Sessions Biggest Grid Turnout Ever Awaits Coach Coach Barnabo ts facing his first year in the SHARK Conference with the biggest turnout ever for a BCHS foot- ball team. Among the more than fifty contenders for positions an the team, are a dozen lettenaen who will make up a naclens for the team. These exper- einced lettermen a e equally placed between line and bach- field with center position the only one not claiming an ex- perienced hand. 210-pound Joe Bergeson is expected to start at center. He will be backed op by Jarir Pohl and Mike Messer. Two 169-ponad Oemors,. Art Kapitanoff and Jim Perkins, hold down guard positions. Tackles are expected to be Jim Carroll and David Laebke. Ends are Larry Scott mid Pete Piazza. They are backed by Pat Monahan, who will also see action. The backfield mill be jog- gled around. While Jimmy Davis is quarteMmcking. Don Smiley will flank. When Smiley is calling signals, both other regular halfbacks. Daw Master and A1 Kobus, will be in ac- tion. Experienced fallback, Don Marino will be sharing his position with janior Mike Peterson. Other linemen who will see Mr. Melvin is banking on more experience that will make use of a new blocking system to improve on last year’s results. As this is BCHS first year in the SHARK conference, an opening victory against Monroe could lift morale and raise team and school spirit action are Tom Pfaff, Glen Poburka, Brian Luebke, Steve Merlet and Rick Asplund. Among the halfbacks on reserve are Steve Kjomes, Bob Pospischil, Jan Toubl, Bemie Zickert and Dennis Broderick. Frank Polizzi will be quarter-back replacement. Letterman Mike Mowers was lost for the season with a fractured wrist. “Lift 'em up! Higher!! Higher!!! All right, hit it. On your backs for sit ups. Move!! Let’s go.” With these sounds an average football practice got underway, August 17. The Henry avenue practice field was filled with the yells and groans of fifty young aspirants who are hoping to help Beloit Catholic high school to a winning season. These boys sweated and ached for three weeks before school opened and every night during the school week. The typical morning prac- tice began at 9:30, after fif- teen minutes to half an hour of individual work. First boys took one lap around the field. This was followed by cal- isthenics. Then came the “agility drills” with the line men and comparable work by the backs. A little contact or scrim- mage ended the morning prac- tice at 11:00. Football players could rest at this time until 2 p.m. when it was time to dress for the afternoon practice. This practice was comparable to the morning one and finished at 4:30 p.m. Sports Notes Best wishes to Mike Mowers who broke his wrist in football practice. You'll be missed in 'the line Mike, but just come through in the basketball season. Jr A team is only as good as its backers—Get out and support the team at games and pep rallies. It could mean winning the game.