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

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December 1964 Mr. Strong Speaks At Parents Night Guest speaker at the an- nual Press club Parents Night meeting was Mr. Walter Strong, editor and publisher of the Beloit Daily News. Mr. Strong talked on the value of working on a school newspaper as good experience for the future. Father Pierick told of the place of ARISTA in the apost- olate of the press. Student reports on some of the trials and tribulations of editors were given by staff members Liz Chamon, Ed Goessel, Kay Eddy, Diane Haffey and Nancy Buchko. The Parents Night meeting took place Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, in the cafeteria. Committee chairmen for the event were Joanne Milatzo, program; Diane Schaul, in- vitations; Karen Zimbrich, social meeting; and Mary Egdorf, refreshments. Nancy Fen rick Both Honson ( 63) became a Maryknoll postulant in St. Louis Mo., in October. Jim Perkins, Joe Bergeson and JoH Fuhrmonn hang the decorations on the Christmas tree in the BCHS halls. The tree is part of decorations put up by the Student Council. For Your Datebook Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 Christmas Vacation 26-30 Durand Tournament 8 Game with Harvard 9 Winter Formal 15 Game with North Boone 16 Game with Marengo 18-20 Semester Exams 21 St. Agnes Day 22 Game with South Beloit 27 Game with Turner 30 Game with H cxi on eg ah . 5 Game with Winnebago 6 Game with Marengo 12 Game with Harvard 13 Game with North Boone New Name - New Ideas at oto Gcorge Vevr J.B. GEORGE Latinists Win A Lotin trophy which was won in last spring's APSL test was awarded to the school For the third time in four years BCHS Latin students have won an Association for the Promotion of the Study of Latin trophy for their accomplishments in the test. The purpose of the APSL test is to promote the study of Latin by providing prestige and achievement incentives. The test, which is given to about 61,000 students annually, is graded on a 1-120 point system. There are four divisions of achievement: Superlative Merit (115-120), Page 3 APSL Trophy Eminent Merit (110-115), Superior Merit (100-109), and Honorable Merit (90-100). Those receiving certificates of Superlative Merit last spring were Nancy Fenrick, Judy Engler and Carol McKeown. When three such certificates have been won by students, the school is awarded a trophy. Beloit Catholic High is also a charter member of the Junior Classical League and the Latin Honors Society. Sister Sharon is the head of the Language deportment and teaches Latin. James Wright A traveling exhibit of art from the University of Notre Dame Art Department is displayed in the BCHS library. The work was done by undergraduates from Notre Dame. Candy Stripers Aid Caravillians Nine members of Future Nurses Club are getting a first-hand picture of nursing by going right to the patients’ bedside. Every weekend these '’Candy Stripers” devote their spare time to helping out at Caravilla, Home for Senior Citizens. Most of the girls work in the infirmary, ltiiere a majority of the old people are bedridden. Caravilla aids are: Maty Carney, Mary Ann Ellsworth, Shiela Gianoli, Cindy Koehler, Sharon Ferwerda, Patti Col- lins, Georgia Watson, Jane Foreman, and Sandy Schultz. With their red and white pinafores and a real yearning to help, these girls go out to do whatever they can for the patients. They feed those who can’t feed themselves, write letters, comb hair, run errands, and most of all, they just talk to the patients. The nurses are often too busy to do this last, and those patients who do not get much company, are lonely and just enjoy talking to someone. Mr. Falco and Mrs. Soder- burg of Caravilla have ex- pressed their appreciation for the volunter services of these girls. However, more Candy Stripers are needed. Students who would like to serve others in this way can call one of the Future Nurses chib officers for further explanation. Club officers are: Pam VanLan- deghem, president; Terry Petit, vice-president; Sandy Schultz, secretary; and Judy Engler, treasurer. Sandj Schultz

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December, 1964 Page 2 Mrs. Watson directs Jare Kohn singing, Shirley Kulawinski playing the piano, and Margaret FitzGerald with the flute, for the Christmas program. Plons for the Winter Formal have not as yet been com- pleted. It will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the BCHS gymnasium. The theme for the dance has not yet been an- nounced. The evening music will be provided by Mike Wolf ( 64) and the Squires. The Senior class officers are in charge of organizing committees and selecting chairmen for further details. A clothing drive is being sponsored as the Student Council project for the month of December. Collections are being taken in the homerooms and given to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. The class which brings in the most clothing will receive a check from the Student Council for their class treasury. Senior Pot Choudoir was chosen the Pop House Chili Queen for 1964. She was one of six caididates for this honor. Linda Osborn, a senior, was also chosen a candidate. Voting was done by Pop House members. Barbara Stoltz and Lynn Berto have won a “Seventeen' award at McNeany's for room designing. I Students express their wishes for a speedy recovery to Sister M. Febronia who is presently in the hospital. They are grateful to Mrs. Belardi for taking over her classes. Plans are being made by Fr. Lenahan, Mrs. Watson and Mr. Farina (musical director) for a spring musical. They hope to have the production, “My Fair Lady . All students are able to try out for roles. Six candidates for the Elks leadership contest were chosen by the senior class and faculty. These students had to fill out a record of their activities, work and honors and have it sent to the Elks Lodge for judging. Boys and girls will be judged separately. The highest winner in the state will receive a $100 saving bond. National Awards are for $120j0 and $800 savings bonds. I I WANTED TO WRITE A POEM They said I should maybe go lie down at home, The day that I wanted to write me a poem. They scorned me, and razzed me all of the time, But I guess I showed them when I finished my rhyme. Its contents were splendid, its wording was grand. To me this here poem was the best in the land. Someday they will publish my hard work so fine. And just down below it they'll say it was mine. Holly Broderick Alum-Notes Donald J. Reynolds ('56) is a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. In 1963 he graduated from the United States Naval Academy, An- napolis, Md. He is married and has a three-month-old daughter, Christina Therese. Currently the family is living in Pensa- cola, Fla., where he is com- pleting flight training. Gerard Udell ('62) is now stationed aboard the USS Kaskaskia which leaves Jan. 6 for operations with the Sixth Fleet in the Meditei ranean. Gerard will be seeing such ports as Cannes and Nice in France and Genoa, Venice and Naples in Italy. Bill Bronzi (’61) is in the Air Force and has been sta- tioned in Okinawa since October, 1963. He expects to be home on leave July 21. Tom Heyerdahl ('63), in the Navy, is stationed in Guan- tanamo Bay, Cuba. Now I lay me down to sleep. With a list of books at my feel. On Christmas mom I awoke to fina, Santa left the books that were on my mind. He must have gone to the BOOKSTORE! Judy Engler ('65) finds it hard to press the keys to the “ancient typewriter in the Publications room. The staff agrees that it must have been one of the first typewriters ever made! We three kings of Orient are, Going to BELOIT FLORAL afar. I.' Knowing their flowers present the beauty V of Christmas, that holy night. Is there a guy on your Christmas list who has everything? Be different, give him a gift that's new. Purchase an ident-u atch from the NATIONAL He'll be yours forever true!

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December 1964 Page 4 What is the Background of Christmas? Christmas, December 25 is the day celebrated in all 1 Christian countries as the day of the birth of Christ. It is the day marked by religious services in various churches, Q fa by charitable deeds, the exchange of gifts, and by merry- V making and rejoicing. y v The time when the Christmas festival was first observed iVl III is not definitely known. It is spoken of in the beginning of [ mA v I the third century by Clement of Alexandria, and Chrysostom fly speaks of it in the latter part of the fourth century as a if 1 I custom of long standing. Ii Other dates were often celebrated as the day of the Nativity, but finally December 25 was universally adopted, I f although there is no evidence that this is actually the date liRLi J of Christ’s birth. Its celebration was set at this time of fj the year to replace the religious festivals which the con- iflHJlf Jlj verts from paganism were accustomed to celebrating. In Vi doing this, Church officials often permitted the new Chris- tians to celebrate in their old familiar way, but they gave a new and Christian meaning to the festival symbols. Thus we get many Christian customs from the pagans. In the winter the pagans celebrated Saturnalia and the Yule feast to honor the returning of the sun or light. The Christians replaced this with the celebration of Christmas, or tne birth of Christ as the Light of the World. The exchanging of gifts in the pagan festivals became a Chr.stian reminder of the fact thaT Chnst gave Himself to iMC? us, as well as of the Magi’s gifts to Christ. ViflliU 111103 • The holly,mistletoe, and evergreen tree became symbols Christmas means many different things to many different of the divine life of Christ Himself and of the eternal life people. The little child thinks of Santa Claus, presents, in heaven which He would soon win for us. and the Baby Jesus in the crib. Today let’s try to keep the spirit o Christmas” alive Teenagers think o vacation from school, baking and and let it grow. decorating for the holidays, the happy Christmas spirit, Merry Christmas Everyone! gifts for themselves and others, and then the birth of Christ. Donna orres Parents worry about budgeting their money omong pre- ARISTA sents, cards, decorations ond food. They wonder if every- BELOIT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL thing will get done before the big day arrives. When and if Beloit, Wisconsin everything is accomplished, a big sigh of relief is heard, editor....................................Elizabeth Chamon and then on|y CQn tke reflect on the peace and joy of ASSISTANT EDITOR..............................Jean Behrman p. . r 17 NEWS EDITOR..............................Mary Lou Finley nriStmOS. feature editor................................Terry Petit Some people aren’t looking forward to Christmas at all. sports editor.................................Peter Piazza This season means only a lonely time for people away from mdlilies.i„ cub on,.he,hoUgh.s photography.......................joe Cousin, Ed Goesaei these people are mostly on tneir loneliness. It is pro- aovertising....................................Kay Eddy bably difficult to be joyful. CIRCULATION.......................Pat Hankms Judy Engler Are fhese reo|, fhe f0 thjnk 0f CHRlSTmOS? BUSINESS MANAGER..............................Diane Schaul 7 Jean Behrmann