Billings Central Catholic High School - Rambler Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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Father John Moore These Adults Help Central Seize The Top.” Father John Moore is the new priest-director of Cen- tral. He was ordained in Ireland in 1957 and was then appointed an assistant at Sacred Heart Parish Glendive, Montana. From 1963 until he was appointed to Central in June 1967 he served as an assistant at St. Patrick's in Billings where he is now in residence. Father Moore has become familiar with student's problems. His ready smile and qui.ck wit as he mingled with the students in the halls and lunchroom have won their confidence. Teaching Ethics, Religion II, and saying Mass for the student body as well as for various teams are part of Fathers regular schedule. These, plus many unscheduled activities as well as administerial duties make long busy days. So not just by words alone but through his willingness to listen, suggest and spend time with the students, Father Moore promotes Central's Traditional Extra-effort. CENTRAL ACTIVITIES COUNCIL Two Parentoriums and joining the Community Club Awards program were the new activities for this year's Central Activities Council. The first Parentoriums, a small group discussion of parents and faculty members, concerned extra-curricular activities and the second academic policies. Officers for 1967-68 were President, Robert McCann; Vice President, Dick Brown; Secretary, Mrs. Frank Zimmerer; Treasurer, Mrs. Norma C. Whitson. ROUNDTABLE The purpose of the Billings Central Roundtable is to aid the athletic program financially and to encourage participation in all extra-curricular activities of the school. This years officers are, President, James Thelen; Vice-president, Robert H. Smith; Secretary, Ruben Day; and Treasurer, Robert Zepp. Activities of the Roundtable during 1967-1968 in- clude the Athletic banquet in April, when the Round- table gives the Frank Costello Plaque to the most inspi- rational basketball player, renovating Colton Field and track at Central and sponsoring the guest appearance of J. Misho Petkevich, Olympic skater from Great Falls. Sister Regina LAY ACTIVITIES BOARD To advise and assist the administration and pastors in Central's financial matters, a Lay Activities Board was inaugurated this year. This years accomplishments in- clude advising that the Carnival be dropped. Membership includes Father Moore priest-director, Sister Regina principal, the six Billings pastors and one man from each parish. This year the lay members are Martin Mendoza, Guadalupe; Howard Hoene, St. Thomas; Russ Roe, St. Pius X; Archie Vap, Holy Rosary; Dr. John Whittinghill, St. Patricks; and Henry Mangiantini, Little Flower. Laymen for the first board were chosen by their respective pastors. Sister Regina, principal of Billings Central seeks greater academic heights through improved methods of education. Keeping alert to new developments in edu- cation, Sister has initiated several forward looking pro- grams here, which she hopes will foster the educational growth of Central's students. Perhaps the most startling Educational innovation begun thisyear was the rotating schedule. Another first for 67-68 was the elective English program encouraged and supported by Sister Regina who taught English until last year when she became princi- pal of Billings Central. A third program promoted by the principal is the self-contained school day. This has not been achieved completely this year, but Sister hopes to continue to move in that direction. Through these and other programs Sister Regina strives to help Central stu- dents achieve academic excellence.

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Finally Come—Speeches, Spring And Farewell. MARCH APRIL MAY

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Rt. Reverend Monsignor James J. Donovan was pastor of St. Patrick's Parish, Billings from 1962 un- til his sudden and unexpected death in Great Falls on January 23, 1968. Monsignor Donovan was ordain- ed in Great Falls, Montana May 21, 1932, he earned three degrees at the Catholic University of America, became President of the College of Great Falls in 1940, and Bishop Condon's Vicar General in August 1943. Named a Monsignor in 1947 and titled Pro- thonatory apostolic in 1964. In addition to religious and educational activities Monsignor Donovan was interested in social welfare, sports and writing religious articles. The most Reverend William J. Condon D.D. 1895-1967 third Bishop of Great Falls served the diocese for 28 years. He was ordained October 14, 1917 in Spokane where he became Vicar Gen- eral in 1933 an a Monsignor in 1937. He was named Bishop of Great Falls on August 5, 1939. As Bishop he appointed the first Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, opened 23 new parishes and conducted an extensive Building program throughout the Diocese. In Life And Death They Lead The Church In The Concelebrating the Mass with Bishop Eldon Bernard Schuster (center) at his reception in Billings are the Billings pastors. They are Father Lnoph O.M.I., Guadalupe; Father Gilhouly, Chaplain of St. Vincent's Hospital; Father Gergen, Holy Rosary; Monsignor Zarek, St. Patrick's; Father Powers, St. Thomas; Father Dillon O.M.I., Little Flower; (not pictured) Father Bezdecik, St. Pius X; Servers, (in back) Father Dimke, Administrator St. Leo's, Lewistown, and Father Houlihan, Holy Rosary.