Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Service, We Want Service! The operation and general affairs of the school were supported by several school organizations in the school. The ’86-’87 Student Council, sparked by President Newton’s memorable campaign speech salutation — “Dudes, how are ya?” — served the school in a number of ways. The Council sponsored a successful Thanksgiving Day food drive. The Homecoming Dance was also backed by the Council, grossing a record $600. Ed Stucyzinski’s Bennet quote reporting the Dance to have been “sweet” showed the time had by almost everyone. A slapstick fest of Laurel and Hardy, the Three Stooges, and the Little Rascals climaxed the Christmas activities. Members of the Council also gave their time to several senior citizen socials. Student guidance runners and librarians also helped their respective departments in their free periods. The runners ran guidance messages throughout the school, and the librarians helped in putting books on shelves and keeping the library clean. (rt.) SENIOR DENNIS SPUZZILLO and freshman Kevin or maybe Richard Salem move food for the needy. The Salem twins baffled many an eye this year. TOTALLY OVERWHELMED by the Christmas spirit, Chris Giordano and Pat Gennarelli (far right) post the Student Council Christmas display in the main trophy case. Something Different The ’86-’87 Student Council tackled the problem of the dilapidated B in an effort to serve the school. The B, which has greatly degenerated in recent years, lies outside the main entrance to the school for all passers-by to see. The Council received permission from FT. Dominic to hold a “dress down” day to raise money for the restoration. Students were permitted to “dress down if tney paid $1.50 which would buy one tile of the B. The project was successful in raising about half of ther$1400 needed. Alumni donations covered the rest of the costs. 26 Service Organizations

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Hit It Maestro above) THE MOIJSTRAP gave Buchanan nd Schroeder a chance to take the stage for iwhile. left) NEALY AND CREW look for trouble in iugar. below) MUSK' for the soul! The Pep Band erforms at its Christmas concert. The ’86-’87 school year was a productive one for the performing arts. The Pep Band continued to bring out the Benedictine spirit in its performances at football and basketball games. The Band also played at area grade schools throughout the year, displaying the talents of the Benedictine music program directed by Mr. Knerli. The Drama Club also had a successful year in and out of school. The Club’s fall production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap was a success at Benedictine and also captured silver medals for members Clen Heiss and Buchanan at the Cleveland Theatre Conference One Act Play Festival. The spring musical, Sugar, based on film. Some Like It Hot, was also successful and gave seniors Glen Heiss and Danny Schroeder a chance to strut their stuff as female musicians Daphne and Josie.” Something Different The Speech and Debate Team, though lacking in numbers and experience but not determination, competed well this year. The team composed of Senior Damien Konkoly and junior Rich Strekal, both first year debaters, were coached by Mr. Francioli and Wesleyan University debater Joe Koster. Konkoly and Strekal compiled a respectable record of 5-11, highlighted by Strekal’s fourth place finish at the Berea Tournament. The two only had a one week preparation period before the start of the season. Clubs — Organizations 25

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STUDENT COUNCIL (1 to r) Fr. Gerard, M. Garred, I). Mozina, A. Russo. P. Hrisko, P. Gennarelli, D. Newton, B. English, D. Spuzzillo, C. Giordano, J. Salem, M. Kondini, J. Kaischel, Fr. Chris, I). Schroeder, B. Faircloth GUIDANCE RUNNERS (I to r) M. Kubek, M. Whalen, Fr. Anselm. G. Kobunski, J. Thresher, B. Glinka, E. Fouche, T. Easier, Mrs. Vitug, T. Wawrzynski, Fr. Jude, T. Mutter LIBRARIANS (back) V. Harris, M. Fallon. P. Schwonek, D. Morchak. M. nealy (front) M. Basie, C. Shields, J. Jukiewicz, M. Vopat Clubs — Organizations 27