Saint Bede Academy - Via Baeda Yearbook (Peru, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1948 volume:

ST. BEDE PLEIADES 1947 - 1948 STAFF Academy J. Tiios. Henneberry James R. Cain Raymond T. Duncan editor art editor bus. mgr. College Rudolph Westphal James McDonnell . John Schaenzer editor art editor bus. mgr. Assisted by Robert Pascente. Berval Poulin. Frederick Golden. Joseph Moylan. Patrick McNulty, George Sheehan. Jerome K.mitta, Francis Marinanceli. Frank Crowley. Edward Lopatka, Thomas Nelson. Alex J. Kelso. Joseph Howard. Frederick Mathiesen, Clement Jasiek. Philip Dougherty, and Eugene Ciesielski. Dedication ll e, theqraduates of St Bede College and Academy of 1948, grate- fully dedicate this volume of the PLEIADES to our parents. In 1941 the Pleiades was published for the first time. To celebrate the golden jubilee of St. Bede, a senior class voted for a year-book and by doing this they set a precedent in the history of St. Bede. In ’42, ’43, '45, and 46 other annuals followed. This year, after a one year lapse, a larger book was pub- lished by the largest staff in the brief history of the Pleiades. In ’44 and ’47 yearbooks were not pub- lished because of circumstances beyond control. One of these “circumstances” was the war. Introducing the PLEIADES of 1948 This is the first time that a special section of the Pleiades has been devoted to the Junior College, which lias gradually become a larger part of the school. The large number of returning veterans has swelled the ranks of the collegians in the past two years. This year the Pleiades commemorates the com- mencement of the largest academy class in the history of St. Bede. The class of 1948 did many memorable things in its four years here, and will long be re- membered for more than its size. The PLEIADES The greatest work in putting out thia yearbook was teeing to it that it would be enjoyed in 1958 at well at in 1948. We believe that the prime purpote of a yearbook it to bring back the memories of school years and we have attempted to keep this in mind when publishing the 1948 PLEIADES. Tom Henneberry, editor. The seniors of 1948 leave this volume of the PLEIADES at an ex- ample to the classes which are to follow us. Our yearbook is the means of wishing the faculty and students a farewell and hope of suc- cess for the years to come. We hope the students and faculty enjoy read- ing the book as much as we enjoyed publishing it. Jim Cain, make-up editor. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the friends of St. Bede and the PLEIADES who have contributed so generously to the support and publication of this volume. Your in- terest in this record of our years at St. Bede is truly appreciated. To the students who ordered books we also are deeply indebted. This number surpassed any in previous years. It is our wish that this splendid co- operation of all concerned may con- tinue down through the years. Ray Duncan, Business Mgr, six Staff Speaks We wish to express our apprecia- tion and gratitude for the excellent cooperation of the student body toward the completion of this book. The promptness for pictures and the general eagerness for the success of the yearbook was a constant source of inspiration and zeal to every staff member. Our only hope is that the PLEIADES will be found worthy by the entire student body. RUDOLPH J. WESTPHAL, Editor. Not enough recognition can be given to Mr. Kostellic, our indus- trious faculty adviser. The school was fortunate to find a man with the right portion of cheerful enthusiasm and skill to direct the activities of the PLEIADES. His guidance and enterprise will be mostly responsible for the success of this book. JOHN E. SCHAENZER, Business Mgr. With the completion of this book, there arises an audible sigh of relief and pride from every stpff member. Since the work was evenly divided among the entire staff, the merits for success should also be divided equal- h The staff sends a final goodbye and a hope that the PLEIADES of ’48 will be enjoyed by all. James McDonnell, Art Editor seven UJ e ID atched the C hanging •.. «• � Beauties oj Our Campus- ® ADMINISTRATION • RELIGION • PHILOSOPHY • LANGUAGES • ARTS • SCIENCES When, therefore, anyone taketh the name of Abbot, he should govern his disciples by a twofold leaching, namely, he should show them all that is good and holy by his deeds, more than by his words; explain the commandments of God ... by words . . . show the divine precepts ... by his works . . . From the Holy Rule of St. Benedict. Abbot Lawrence has been not only a superior in the monastery, but also a father. He has shown the severity of the master and the loving affection of the father. Abbot Lawrence adjusts himself to everyone— to one by gentleness of speech, to another by re- proofs, and to still another by entreaties. Abbot Lawrence was born in 1901 in La Salle. He attended St. Patrick’s parochial school, the Vin- centian’s minor seminary. Cape Girardeau, Mo., St. Bede College, and the University of Notre Dame. Abbot Lawrence professed his solemn vows in July 1926, and was ordained to the priesthood in December, 1928. He served as instructor in physics and pro- curator at Spalding Institute from 1933 until 1941 when he was appointed prior of Spalding. On April 10, 1942, he was elected third abbot of St. Bede and was blessed on June 29, 1942. Abbot Lawrence is the voungest abbot in the American Cassinese congrega- tion. eleven Administration The office was a consolation to all of us, many times, and for many reasons. From the first day of school, to the final days, it was the busy center of all activities. Those who had charge of the office, had a difficult task, for, with the highest enrollment that St. Bede has ever had in the Academy and College, it kept them busy most of the time. Father Norbert had, in general, the position of handling all matters concerning the school. Many times, he would be seen walking the grounds, with the familiar cigar in his mouth, seeing that everything was in order. Father Victor had the twofold job of Prefect of Discipline and Bursar. He also gave us our money to go home if we had some in our account. Many students were often seen walking into the office to pay Father Victor for the traditional $5.00 for smok- ing in the building. Next on the office staff was Father Kenneth, the director of studies. He helped us select the studies to which we were best adapted, while at the same time he gave us a little friendly advice on the subjects which we were going to take. He recorded our marks in the permanent records at the six-weeks, and then gave us the “sad” news, which meant bad marks, or the “good” news, which would mean fine grades. Father Nicholas, who was the registrar, we will not forget, for he was the one who would sit up at night after the marks were in, make them out, and send them to our parents. He would also help Father Kenneth in the duties of director of studies. He was one of the quiet priests out at St. Bede, but if one really knew him, he would like him. Listen, O ITlij Son, to the Precepts otThq Ttlaster Rev. Philip Stauffer, OSB Typing Rev. Aloysios Sharkey, OSB Librarian thirteen Listen, O IIItj Son, to the Precepts otTluj master fourteen Rev. Gilbert Bulfer, OSB Chemistry, German Rev. Boniface Martin, OSB Latin, Economics Rev. Nicholas Schille, OSB Registrar Listen, O Ttlij Son, to the Precepts otThvj Plaster Rev. Norbert Tibcsar, OSB Rector, Latin, Theology, Sacred Scripture Rev. Edward Mahoney, OSB Librarian, Religion Listen, O TClij Son, to the Precepts ot Thq master sixteen Rev. Anthony Wehrman, OSB German Rev. Raymond Matulenas, OSB Latin, Religion, Canon Law Listen, O TClij Son, to the Precepts ot Thq master Rev. Kenneth Funk, OSH Director of Studies, Education English Rev. Alcuin Mueller. OSB Biology, German., Mathematics Rev. Oavid Dime all. OSB (.haplain. Psychology, Religion, History, Philosophy, Gregorian Chant. English seventeen Listen, O Ttli Son, to the Precepts otTVuj master Frater Ronald Glennon, OSH Latin eighteen Frater John Fitzgerald, OSB Urn filial Reading Listen, O ttlij Son, to the Precepts ot Thq Itlaster 4 Frater Sebastian Ia?wis, OSB English Listen, O TIlij Son, to the Precepts otThij Itlaster Mr. Robert Morrissey Modern History, English Mr. William Kostellic English, History, Publications Listen, O Ttlij Son, to the Precepts otThq ITlaster Mr. Raynald Bertrand Accounting, Economics, English, Advertising W’ «se In iHrmnriant The Rev. Dominic Brugger, OSB, former sub-prior of St. Bede Abbey and charter member of the com- munity, died on May 18, 19-18. Father Dominic was born in Erie, Pa., on Septem- ber 22, 1875. He received his early schooling in Erie and at St. Vincent’s Archabbey. He made his profes- sion of solemn vows un July 11, 1896 and was ordained to the priesthood on July 5, 1901. During his years at St. Bede, Father Dominic pre- fected, taught physics for forty-five years, and served as sub-prior of the abbey under Abbots Vincent, Justus and Lawrence. He retired from his teaching duties in 1942, and until the time of his death, he spent his time caring for chickens and birds. Rev. Dominic Bruqqcr twenty-two 4 • SENIORS • JL MORS • SOPHOMORES • FRESHMEN Seniors of 1948 They Led the Senior Class I� II) CANNON LaSalle Football (1, 2. 3, It, Basketball (I. 2), Baseball (3, I), Senior Cla-s Seerelary (It. Ita re, an active sports enthusiast, lias also quite popular with the ladies. ROBKRT P. BRINCKR Peorh Winner of Abbot Justus Wirth Schol- arship in 'II, Football 11« 2, 3, 4t, Captain (I), Most Valuable (41, •asketball t2, 3, 4), Most Valuable t 4). Boxing 11. 2), Tennis (4), V ice President Minim Club ill. Vice President of Senior Class (it. Straight A s (1, 2, 3. It, (.lass hx- cellency Medal (2, 3, 4). Bob was an all-around good fel- low. His record in studies and sports speaks for the rest. tuenty-three Seniors Of 1948 ANTON P. BERGANDI Ladd Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4), Intramurals U. 2, 3, 4). One of the taller riien of the ag- gregation from Ladd. Anton was one of the more t uiel members of the senior class. JAMES J. BIRSA Rockdale Vice President Junior ('1 ul (2l, Box- ing (21, Sportsmanship trophv (2), Football 12. 3, 4t, Baseball manager l4), Intramural� (2, 3, 41. Renowned for his prouess on the gridiron, Jim was very active in all Union activities. JOSEPH P. BERN AUDI Ladd Intramurals (1. 2, 3. 4). Joe. definitely a ladies' man, was one of the enthusiastic participants of intramural sports. LAURENCE E. BOARMAN Pawnee Boxing (L, 2� , Secretary of Senior Club (4), Intramurals tl ,2. 3, 4). Just a few of “Homer’s nicknames were given him here at St. Rede “Tex”, 'Mope , “Ixturel .... JOSEPH P. BERNARDINI Ladd Intramurals (1, 2, 3, 4). Josh, ’ the milkman from Ladd, is especially remembered as one of the members of the Ladd intramural basketball team. twenty-jour Seniors Of 1948 JAMES A. BONGARTZ Ottawa Track (4), Intramurals (4). Knoun as Jim at St. Bede, and Red” in Ottawa, this lad will lonf; he remembered for his Easter vaca- tion. EARNEST J. CHARLIKK Km� tv Boxing 11, 2� , Nice President � f Junior Clui� (31, Honor Roll 1i. Intramural Manager (3). Intra- mural� 11. 2. 3, It. Kidded often about liis dark com- plexion, “Frenchy was rarely to be seen without a smile. HENRY BIUDER l.x Sai.i.p Ba-eliall i2. 3. It. Footliall 12l. In- lr jrnoi.il- I I, 2. 3. I I. llank” will limp be known as one of the greatest pitchers on the St. Bede diamond. JAMES P. CODE Bradford Assistant Track Coach tit. Intra- murals (It, Boxing I It. Champ ( It. I'hil , coining to St. Bede for liis senior rear was not able to parti- cipate in inter-school sports, but he will be remembered as one of the outstanding athletes of the class. JAMES R. CAIN f n t • ■ Basketball I I. 2l. Boxing IA, Honor Roll (I, 2 . President of Junior Club I.It. Intramural Mgr. • 3. It. Make-up Editor of Pleiades • It, Intramurals tl, 2, 3. It. A hard worker in any endeavor, Jim u ill indeed go far alter he leaves he campus of St. Brie. twenty-file Iu enty-six Seniors Of 1948 PHILLIP J. COYLE Peoru Foot hall I I), Trade (41, Basketball trainor (4), Boxing (I). IVe will alu ays remember Phil as brushing his bright red crew cut in study hall. JOSEPH P. DELMONOWSKI La Salle Honor Boll (J, 2, .4, 1 I, Eoothall 21, Baseball Ml, Intramural (1, 2. 3. 4). due was a good student who could always be depended upon for a favor. FRANCIS L. CROW LEY Chicago Hrama 12), Sacristan (41. Golf Ml. PLEIADES Ml. Intramural� M. 2. 4. II. trank had a mania for handing out nicknames, anil he himself had many. FRANCIS L. COREL'S P ut Intramural� i4. 1). Quirt and unassuming, francs lias often seen hurrying lor a seat on the bus after last class in the after- noon. JOHN C. GIRL Paris Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Basketball I 1. 2, 3. 1), Captain (4), Track ( II, Captain ill, Treasurer Senior Club t il. Boxing (1, 2). Jack, always a good learler. has a motto which says, “win or die try- ing . Kl) ARO R. DONNELLY' I.a Sai.i.k 1'iack i I� . Intramural� (I. 2. 3, It. Bosco” received more laughs in hii four years than any other mem- her oj the class. I'M 1, FARR Waukegan Boxing (41. Intramurals 41. I 'though always ready with a smile. Paul could go for a scap any time. Seniors Of 1948 RAYMOND T. 1)1 NC N La Salle Boxing (1, It, Champ « 1 . Coif I It. Business mgr. PLEIADES i It, Intraniurals (1, 2, 3, 4). ’Chip” devoted much of his free time outside of school to make good a! his job as Business manager oj the PLEIADES. twenty-seven PHILLIP J. DOUGHERTY Oclesha Honor Roll il, 2. 41. Records (.'!. It. PLEIADES I It. Band (1. 2. 3. 41, Intramurals (1, 2, 3, It. One of the most enthusiastic mem- bers of the band, Phil was a con- sistent intramural man. RICH KD E. FITZSIMMONS Lincoln Basketball Mgr. I .It. Boxing (31, Honor Roll (3, It, Intramural� (3, It. Fit:” divided his lime between studies and bridge, and did very well in both. I MF.S FI SINKTTI Granville Bating (I. 2'. Basketball Mgr. (•’it. Intramural (1. 2. 3. I). “Fuzz ii ill always he remem- hered as being on most friendly terms with mein hers of the faculty. HTHl R GUST AT Glendale Football i2. 3. It, Boxing (1, 2. It, Track (It, Intramurals (1. 2. 3. It. uGus lived quite a distance from school and never let anyone forget California. Seniors Of 1948 Donald d. gbiffin Cmcv.« Boxing I 1. 2t. Football Trainer t 1 I, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, I). “Gopher” can he remembered as lia ing an excellent memory, parti- cularly during liis regime ns fool I� '11 trainer. tit eiit -eight FHKDKRICK T. G01 DI N Chicaco Boxing 11, 2, It, F.quipment Mgr. • 'll. Records (It. PI.FIADES (4), In ramurals 11, 2. 3. It. Subject to much “kidding, Fred was able to take it and hand some hack. I. runs. HKNNKBFRRY Chh ;o Boxing 121. arsitv Basketball i2 , Honor Roll (It. Chapel Organist tit. Records (It. PIT I DFS III, Editor (I), Intramurals 12. 3. It. “Z.ippo. often seen n riling letters until very late, was one of the hardest working editors on the FIJI A Itl.S stir It. « ' Seniors Of 1948 John j. m ; .! s ,.a„„ ......... 1 I- 2. .� i. Hoxinj; , | |„. liamuraU i I. . h. Jt'rt no,% inn of the more unit. I� n,lrnl lads of i. I.,„1,1 contingent. • I mu i. Inn hr i, ant,, „,ul „ ain 't •u raul to „n,, jt JOSEPH P. MOW l{|) Cim r.n Roy ins 13, It. Band . It. Track •I . Record ilt. PLEIADES h, Iulrnnirals i3. It. Jor. til,• hoy with thr strong, imagination, couhl always hr rrliril upon to trll one oj hi famous tales. JWIKSH. HOOTMAVGkc dRapi Hand lit. rrack tit. intramural 'll. Basket I al| ill. Tennis lit. Re, . °rd« lit. PI,HI un ilt. . It would hr a good hat that Spider rouhl quote paragraphs from the L. S. Constitution. CLEMENT R. lAHHK I.a Sm i k Honor Roll i I, .'5), Intramural M r. I-’, .it. Record (3. It. PLEIADES ill. Intramural (I. 2. .� . It. I hue music lover. Clem nus a good student at St. Hede. JOHN H001AI W Gram� Rapids Hand III, Track ill. Intramural I ! i. Sometimes seen with a l.nife in hand, fac,■ u a a speedy man in the d lies for the track tram. hienly-nine THOM S I . KELLY Mkndot Football 11. 2. It. Boxing (I. 2t, Treasurer Junior f lnl� t2t, Intia- murals I 1. 2. 3. 1). ''Studsy,” the hoy with the mas- .lire chest, ju st hast to go home eren week end—to work t ? I FI GENE . KINKF.L Granville l!,, ing tl, 2. ■ , It, Champ � 1, 2. It. Fight ingest Fighter Trophx Intramural trophy t2t, Intra- mu al- (I. 2, .5. It. One of the family of fighters. C-tie kept up the record in the ring. Seniors Of 1948 CHARLES K.ROK.F.Y Ci eaklam� Boxing (I, 2t. Champ 121. Drama (2t. Track ( It. Librarian Ml, In- tramural tropht (2.1, Intramural i 1. 2. •'!, If. Charley must really have liked St. Rede heniusc he men stayed here during the I liaiil.sgiiing and f aster holidays. thirty ALEX J. KKl O La Salle Records (3, 4). PLEIADES (4), In- tramurals (1, 2, 3, 4). With a dry wit. Jack got along with just about everybody. U U RICE LA WON Sidney Honor Roll (3), Equipment Mgr. C$1, Intramural Mgr. (4), Intra- iinirals 11. 2. 3, 1). Maurice. a good partner in curds. teas alu ay s ready to offer a cigarette. UK.HAM) J. LECkF.Y Chicac� Boxing (I, 2), Champ '21. Pre«i- dml junior Club t2t, Football 3, 11. Inlraiuuial Mgr. 2l, Football'!� iiio.-i valuable I 1), iee President Senior Club lit, Baseball Mgr. (I), luit .i mural - (1, 2, 3. It. Leek was one of the most popu- lar nun in the senior class. LEONARD J. IjOKBACH La S ai.lf. 1 ntramurals 1.2. 3, 1). One oj the feu it ho teas able to pain any knowledge in German that lias Lett. Seniors Of 1948 I XMES E. LEFEBIRE Ladd Football i 1. 2. 4, 1), Boxing (1, 2), Inliamurals 1. 2, 3. At. ever out of order. Jim uill al- ii a is be remembered as the speedy lialjback on the football team. EDWARD . LOPATkA Chicago Football (2), Baseball 3, It. Box- ing (1. 2), Honor Roll il). Intra- mural Mgr. (3t. Intramurals I 1. 2, 3. It. PLEIADES (4). I good corn petitor in all sports. Id u as always ready to join in any activity. STANLEY J. I.F.NsKI La Sai.i.e Baseball (2. 3. It, Intramurals (I. 2. 3. It. Stan was the powerhouse hitter on the varsity nine. He was one of the jew ii ho was able to make the first string in his junior year. thirty -one THEODORE L I .OPTA K A Chicago Boxing 11. 2l. Shark 12, 3), Base- ball tli, Intramural I 1, 2, 3, I). t.d s twin, 7 ed it ill surely be re- membered for his quiet, anil unbiased sei ne hi the “Shack”. FRANCIS A. MARINANGKI.I Pkhi Intramural Mgr. (3i. PI .El APES I i-C Intrainurals (I, 2. 3. }i. Frequently seen scurryinp from the pym u illi basketballs, “Mar tins � very pood manager of everythinp. Seniors Of 1948 PATRICK J. McNL'I.TV I.a Saile Boxing (1.21. Band 2i. Track i ll. PLEIADES lli. Intramural' i 1. 2. 3. n. (.oininp out to ii nrl, on the PLEI- ADES inis one of his [iet peeves, hut Pat never jailed to be here ichtn need- d. thirl tu o ROGER T. M. KEON Philo i i-kethall 11. 2, 3, t . Boxing 11. J . Champ il, 21. Football (1. 2. 3. 11, Senior Club President (1). Hop” teas successful in what c: r he attempted to do. ANTHONY R. MARINI Pkhi Boxing (I. 2), Champ i2l. Intra- mural!. (1. 2. 3. I!. Tony, called “handsome” in reli- pion class, leas certainly no slouch ii hen it came to knou inp you up ladies. KK XNCIS . M XROTTX Chicago Boxing (2). Chani|i (21, Intra- mural I 2, 3 I, Assistant Frosh-Soph Fit� ll all Coach 111. Humha.” a big man. was a power-house juUbavk in inliainnral football. ROBERT L MICHALKTTI Chicago Boxing I 2 i. Football I 2. • , 11, In- tramural 2. 11. Hi b was a hearty fellow with a deep, throaty laugh. Seniors Of 1948 ALLEN J. MATTINGLY Paris Boxing 11, 2), Band tl. 2i, Basket- ball Mgr. (3|, Shack (4), Infirm- arian (1), Intramurals (I. 2. •!. 41. Allen, of diminutive frame, will always be remembered as full of lile. thirty-three FREDERICK J. MATHIESOX La Salle Honor Boll (1, 2. 3, li. Records ilt, PLEIADES ill, Intiauiiiials 11. 2, 3, 1). I.iteralls a Brain , Fred rould hike a joke and was a good fellow. JOSEPH J. MOYLAN Ctuc o Band (1. 2. 51. Boxing (2l. Drama l.3l, Records 1.1, 1l, PI.EI XDES • li. Tennis ill. Chapel Organi t i|i. Intiamuials 1. 2. 3. i. Although he was 'often k.dded about his size, for was able to laugh at his ‘‘rail'' dimensions. thirty-four Seniors Of 1948 THOMAS F. NELSON Pforia Boxing (I. 21. PLEIADES (It, Iii- tiamurals (1,2. 3. It. “Xellie,” a very strict critic, linked it tih Jim Fusinct.'i. teas aluays a barrel of fun. ROBERT F. PILETIC La Sai.i.k Baseball (3), Intramural� (1. 2. 3, 4). Bob teas so quiet that he mould hardly be noticed except for his friendly smile. BASILS. P RENTEAl Chicago Boxing (2 •. Baseball (2. 1 . Basketball 2. It. Intramural.' '2. It. Basil, a natural athlete, but u ilh- out much inclination towards sports, could crack a joke without a anile. R KT T. O'BRIEN Chicago Football ( 0. Boxing (3), Trark (It. Intramural� (3, I). A fast man in the half-mile Bart lias also a master of uitty retorts. EDW ARD J. PYSZKA LaSaixe Boxing (I. 2, 41, Intramural� (1, 2, 3,4). “Punchy’' teas a very definitely improved boxer in his senior year after boxing as a junior. Seniors Of 1948 JOHN R. RENKOSiK LaSalle Intramural (1, 2, 3, 4). Jack will hr remembered as “Soupbone” and for his work ut Rexair s. KLOYD J. SALZ Leon ore Intramural (I). 7 he Levnore boys depended on Hoyd for their daily ride to school. HERBERT M. RUND Rommeny, Boxing 111, Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Track I 4), Intrainurals (1, 2, 3. 4). A farm-boy from Indiana. Derby ttas persistent in any endeavor. DONALD E. SCHECK La Salle Honor Roll (L 2, 3, 4), Intra- murals (1, 2. 3, 4). Don uas the boy who usually got embar rased when he gave a correct answer—and that was very often. JOSEPH T. S .l .I I. Salle Boxing (2. 41, Baseball t3l. Inlra- nmrals i I. 2. 3. It. Pronouncing his name as it is spelled is not a goo l wav to stmt a friendship with Joe. thirty-five DONALD A. SCHMIDT Mkndota Boxing 121. Band (2. 3, 11, Base- ball (3, 11, Intramural 12. 3. I). A man who uas anybody’s taxi in his senis.tr year, l)nn brought his brothers the long trip from Uemlota every morning. FRANCIS F. SCHWEICEKRT I’nu Inlrainurals (1, 2, 3. I). A staunch member of the das- students' intramural basketball team. Frank was also a hard nothing stu- dent. Seniors Of 1948 MKRLK L M ill IT Pkbi Intramural i 1. 2, 3, 11. Sartorial splendor lloit was Merle. He also u -e l a sharp nil to gotul advantage. thirty-six ROBERT J. SCHMITT Lkonoih: Boxing (1, 21, Intramural. (1, 2, 3. I). Another fellou uho came a long uay each morning, Hull was the spark in many day student activities. JOSEPH J. SEGATTA Sl’RlNl. ALI.KI Boxing (It, I ootliall ill. Honor Roll (41, Intramural • 1. 2. 3, I l. Joe was famous for his accounts oj adventures in tiu- I Oft Club. Seniors Of 1948 JOHN J. SHEAHAN Chicago lra 'k it), Intramural III. An advocate of contract bridge, lac In at often seen playing uith very skilled faculty members. MICHAEL A. TRACY Ivcsoaii: Boxing (I, 2), Track 111, Inlra- murals 11, 2. IS. 11. Always talking during class. Mike nos still able to gel the materini needed. (.FORGE T. SHEEHAN Chicago Boxing (1, 21. Records (It, PLEI- ADES (1). Golf Mgr. ill, Intra- murals (I, 2, 3, I). George, with his bright red hair, bad a popularity that remained throughout four years. JOHN I KM NOR Rlv kstom: football (I. 2. 11, Honor Roll 11. 2. It. Boxing (I. 2. It. ( lianiji It. Intiainuials t 1. 2. 11. Jail, nas a terrific boxer uith a smiling personality. INTENT . TASCHEH Fox Lake football 1. 2. .1. 11. Boxing (I. 21. Honor Roll i ti. Intramural i I. 2. 3, ll. ''Stubbs, as his nickname would indicate, is short, but that did not stop him from ha ing the virtues oj n higher man. MICHAEL S. 11U: 1K0 Cmcu.o Foot I call |3, U. Track tit. Boxing (2. 3. It. Coif il'. Hand '2. S. 1 Intramurals t2. It. If'e will alttays remember Mike as a staunch advocate of jazz music. 1 KANCIS J. WAGCETT Spring Yalley Intramurals 11. 2, 3, It. Remembered for his softball pitch- t ft, [ rou ess. Frank was one oj the friendliest men in the class. Seniors Of 1948 JOHN B. WHALEN � k vri r Boxing t2. It, Sportsmanship trophy lit. Intramurals (2. 3. It. Bojangles,” the ladies man. uas necer known to sit still for five min- utes in his three years here. JAMES K. ZYWICA l. Su u: Boxing (I. 2. It. Intramural' 11. 2. 3. 4). Jake” specialized in biology field trips. thirty-eight Being of Sound Mind.. Because we hate to leave without leaving some- thing which we possessed during our most assured and treasured years at this, our “sanctum of learn- ing”, we deem it deserving and meriting to bestow our last will and testament. Therefore, as we pass out of the academic lime- light and proceed into the fortunes of the world, we hereby will tbe following to the following: Anton Bergandi, my rapid way of speaking to Walter Winchell.... Joe Bernardi, my way with the women to Tony Rac- cuglia.... Joe Bernardini, my job as milkman to Mike Rossi. .. . Jim Birsa, my height to “Shorty” Eisner.... Larry Boarman, all my nicknames to anyone who wants them.... Jim Bongartz. my guest room to anyone who is seek- ing an “indefinite campus”.... Bob Bringer, my chemistry formuli to Father Hilary.... Hank Bruder, my safe driving to the I .a Salle Police Dept............ Jim Cain, my appendix to the Biology lab. .. . Ernie Charlier, the metropolis of Kinsman to Dick Prindaville.... Phil Code, my shy and backward disposition to Richard Raley.... Francis Corpus, my “gift of gab to Mr. Morris- sey .... Phil Coyle, my hairbrush to “Moose” Kennedy. .. • Frank Crowley, my Outer-Mongolian accent to Mr. Kostelfic.... John Curl, my perfumed stationery to “Gus” Kis- sell. ... Joe Delmanowski, my “iron arm” to Ed Shea. .. . Fd. Donnelly, my “foreign work ’ to Father Boni- face. ... Phil Dougherty, my “sweet” trumpeting to the Mod- erator of the St. Bede Band. ... Ray Duncan, my beautiful wavy hair to my beloved cousin.... Jim Fusinetti, my “copy book” to any future Econo- mics student. ... Paul Farr, my speed to the forthcoming track team.... Dick Fitzsimmons, my loud shirts to “Bugs Rut- kowski.... Dave Gannon, my catcher’s paraphenalia to Jim Preiser.... Fred Golden, the great City of Chicago to Father Louis. .. . Don Griffin, my nickname “Gopher” to Daniel Pfister.... Art Gustat, my tall tales of California to Bill Burger.... Tom Henneberry, my own system of bridge to Keely.... Jerry Higgins, my “wide awakeness” in class to my teachers.... Clem Jasick, my talkative personality to any old maids sewing circle.... Jim Hootman, my title “Spook” to Boris Karloff.... Jack Hootman, my hunting knife to Father Ken- neth .... Joe Howard, my minstrel ability to A1 Jolson. ... Jack Kelso, my subscription to “Downbeat” to “Spar- row” Sparling.... Tom Kelly, my picture collection of the big Chicago buildings to my little brother.... Jerry Kmitta, my bright answer in Physics to Mr. Arboit.... Chuck Krokey, my date book of the town lassies to Jim Hagen.... Gene Kunkel, my “plows” to any St. Bede farmer.... Maurice Lannon, my “measles” to Mr. Froberger. — Dick Leckey, my weird ways to a psychiatrist. ... Jim Lefebure, my ten gallon hat to Gene Autry.... Stan Lenski, my profile to Mischa Auer.... Leonard Loebach, my biology interests to Krolak. — Ed. Lopatka, my “intestinal fortitude” to Mr. Bron Bacevich.... Ted Lopatka, my five week vacation to “Skippy” Ryan.— Rog McKeon, the secret of my long Easter vacation to any junior.... Pat McNulty, my fine Irish name to Zenon An- racki.... Francis Marinangeii, a large bowl of spaghetti to Fr. Augustine.... Tony Marini, my care-free attitude to Jack Fer- rari. ... Frank Marotta, my style of playing first base to Jackie Robinson.... Fred Mathieson, my piano lessons to Mr. Walters. ... AI Mattingly, a season pass to all Notre Dame foot- ball games to Father William.... Bob Michaletti, my favorite party games, and my bomb formula to Father Aicuin.... Joe Moylan, my ability to bend steel and lift 500 pound weights to Jacobs.... Tom Nelson, my frame to the Kaiser ship yards. ... Bert O'Brien, my love letters to any author who wish- es to publish them. .. . Basil Parenteau, my way with the Coach to all future athletes. .. . Bob Piletic, my operatic voice to Margaret Tru- man .... Ed Pyszka, my favorite bar stool to “Boo Boo Block.... Jack Renkosik. my jolly self to any mortuary. .. . Joe Sajnaj, my ability to hold up bars to the Ajax Construction Company.... Herb Rund. my elegant dialogue to “Cisco” Her- nandez .... Floyd Salz, my wild life to “Digger O’Dell . .. . IDe Confer Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We are speaking to you from the St. Bede Memorial stadium where, in a few minutes, the St. Bede Bruins will begin their 1968 football battle with L-P. This pro- gram is brought to you through the courtesy of BERGANDFS Crispier Crackers, those soggy, crummy delights of the Ladd bakeries. Here to witness the game tonight are many fathers of the boys who are playing in this game, and many alumni: 1 will see if I can identify all of those whom I see. Before I do this, however, I would like to say that at half-time I will have two very prominent figures here for an interview. They are JOE HOW- ARD, Sports Editor of the Chicago Daily News, and the managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, J. THOS. HENNEBERRY. Now to point out some of the alumni who deserve special mention. Outside the press booth is MAURIE LANNON, driver of the car which won the classic race at Indianapolis this year. While Fm speaking of winning classics, ALLEN MATTINGLY, world famous jockey, who was the winner of his third straight Kentucky Derby, just took his seat below us. Don Scheck, my becoming smile to Father Nich- olas. ... Don Schmidt, my pitching ability to Bob Feller. .. . Bob Schmidt, my muscles to “Kid” Poet.... Merle Schultz, my sharp clothes to Spike Jones.... Frank Schweickert, my ways of doing daily homework in the first class of the morning to anyone who wants to take the chance. .. . Joe Segatta, my baby face to Bob Ruskusky.... John Sheahan ,a certain floozie from La Salle to Ed Anderson.... George Sheehan, my weekends at home to John Shan- ahan. ... Vince Tascher, my title “Bulldog” to the Marines. ... Mike Tracy, my sports commentaries to Bill Stern. ... Jack Trainor, my sisters’ sweaters to my sisters. ... Mike Tremko, my collection of jazz records to my buddy Eric Stevens.... Frank Waggett, my manly physique to Jim West. ... John Whalen, my eyes and ears to Paramount News.... Jake Zywiea, my summer job at the cemetery to John Mazzuchelli.... and Confirm Sitting beside him is TOM KELLY, owner of the derby-winning horse and millionaire sportsman. The biggest political feud in the Midwest’s largest city is being forgotten tonight. Mayorality candidates, DICK LF.CKEY, the choice of the West Side, and BASIL PARENTEAU, favorite of the norlh-siders, are here to see the game. Down near the fifty-yard line are the two men who are causing so much conversation in and around the nation’s capitol, TOM NELSON and JOE SAJNAJ. They are being tried for breaking the anti-trust laws, by monopolizing the nation’s whiskey and beer sup- ply. Tom and Joe are speaking to the American Tobacco Corporation’s greatest auctioneer, CLEM JASIEK. • I have just received a flash which might be in- teresting to our local listeners. JIM HOOTMAN has just run the proverbial four minute mile! Yes, he finally broke his own record of two years ago. By the way, fans there is a possibility that BOB BRINGER will break George Mikan’s record in individual bas- ketball scoring this season, lie needed only one point last season, but didn’t quite make it. Speaking of basketball, the co-owners of the Harlem Globe-Trot- ters, BOB MICALETT1 and ERNIE CHARLIER are down here for the weekend. I just noticed a local “big name”, walking through the crowd. He is JOE BERNARDINI, the man who is trying to settle the nationwide milk strike. The St. Bede Band is coming onto the field now. They are lieing conducted by PHIL DOUGHERTY, formerly of JACK KELSO’S jazz band. The officials of this game tonight are: TED LOPATKA, referee; VINCE TASCHER, field judge; “JERRY” HIGGINS, head-linesman; and JIM LF.FE- BURE, timer. The game doctor is DR. CHARLES KROKEY who flew in from Cleveland. ART GUS- TAT, chairman of the California Chamber of Com- merce, and ERED GOLDEN, president of Goldldatt Bros. Department Stores, are just below us talking to ED PYS .KA, La Salle merchant. With Ed at the game is JACK RENKOSIK, manager of all Rexall Drug stores in the midwest. Jack has offices in the DAVE GANNON Bank Building, La Salle. Just a little bit behind these two prominent people are JIM BIRSA, star guard with the Chicago Rockets, bis coach, PHIL CODE, and LAWRENCE BOARMAN, popular Hollywood writer and inventor of screen names. There is JOHN WHALEN, president of Paramount Pictures, Inc., and MIKE TRACY who recently took over Walt Disney’s studios. With them is HERB RUND, the newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture in President FRED MATIIIESON’S cabinet. Wall Street’s master of Finance, RAY DUNCAN, who was responsible for the new wing on the stadium, is seated directly below us with his party which con- sists of FRANK MAROTTA, successful Wall Street Broker, and MERLE SCHULTZ, wealthy philan- thropist. FRANK CROWLEY, famous radio comedian is drawing laughs by the dozen from JOE MOYLAN, concert pianist, GENE KUNKEL, world’s flyweight boxing champ, and LEN LOEBACH, straight man for DON SCHECK, the movie comedian. BOB PILETIC, originator and present owner of the La Salle Athletic Club, is sitting just below with Supreme Court Justice, MICHAEL S. TREMKO, JR. BOB's club is at present closed to the public because World Champ ROG McKEON is in training there for his coming bout with contender JACK “Pretty Boy TRAINOR. JUDGE TREMKO is in the midwest after giving his decision in the SHEAHAN-MARINI case. Mr. SHEAHAN, superintendent of schools in Illinois was recently fired following his fist-fight with TONY MARINI, Principal at La Salle-Peru Township High School. Far acros the field I can see PHIL COYLE, owner of the “COYLEY” beauty shops. Sitting next to him is JAC HOOTMAN, judge at most of the Miss Amer- ica Contests in the past few years. Mr. ED LOPAT- KA has just seen COYLE and HOOTMAN in the crowd and is hurrying over that way. ED has just signed a contract as manager at the Chicago White Sox professional baseball team. He received his con- tract late last night from JERRY KMITTA ,the gen- eral manager of the Chicago team. BERT O’BRIEN, traveling salesman with offices in Los Angeles, just came in the gate. I am told that he had automobile trouble and took his car to STAN LENSKFS “Automotive Specialists”. Mr. O’BRIEN was driving a McNULTY 8, one of the newer cars put out by PAT McNULTY’s Corp. You have probably seen McNULTY’S latest advertisement vith movie star FRANCIS MARINANGELI posing. JIM FUSINETTI, one of the fans at the game, just shot ofT a gun and frightened quite a few little local girls. Rushing to the scene is JAKE ZYWICA, sheriff of La Salle County. The teams are now coming out on the field, ladies and gentlemen, and I see with them, JOHN CURL, the St. Bede coach; trainer, BOB SCHMITT, and Rev. RICHARD FITZSIMMONS, OSB, Athletic Di- rector. While I’m mentioning these alumni still at St. Bede, I must not forget BROTHER DONALD SCHMIDT, OSB, and Mr. FRANK WAGGETT, head of the library. Doctor of Dentistry, JOS. SEGATTA, is standing up in the south box seats yelling at someone. I can’t tell who it is, however, but it looks much like the Hon. JOS. BERNARDI, mayor of I-add. Yes, it is he, sitting with HANK BRUDER, retired baseball pitcher who broke all major league records last year. During off seasons HANK works along with JIM BONGARTZ and JIM CAIN in their Tool and Die Corp. “JIM’S” is the biggest company of its kind in the state. A flash just received from our studio says that FRANCIS CORPUS and PAUL FARR’S United Un- dertakers and Gravediggers Association has gone on another strike. They say that their by-laws do not permit the burial of automobiles. It seems that DON GRIFFIN, Chicago cemetery owner, wanted to bury his 1932 Chevrolet. GEORGE SHEEHAN, hero of the 1965 Chicago fire, when asked his opinion on the case, made reference to the JOE DELMANOWSKI vs. FRANCIS SCHWEICKERT case of many years ago in which JOE finally agreed to let F'RANK speak to his wife. There’s the whistle for the kick-off, so we turn you over to our genial sports announcer, FLOYD SALZ, for a play-by-play description of the game. For Seniors Only Who would believe that the dignified Seniors on the preceding pages have blossomed from these “Yearlings?’’ Although the years have depleted our numbers somewhat, these brave Bedans have courageously weathered the storm. This is how we appeared four years ago. In the last row may be seen Bringer in full innocence, but that was before “Pat.” On bis right is Jack Curl, apprensively eyeing the camera, while in the second row appear Donnelly and Shultz, their placidness portrayed here having changed some- what these past years. In front of them is the art- editor of the yearbook, Cain, waiting to see which would crack first, he or the camera. There were big things, too. The Lopatka twins, Crowley, and Rund testify to this. Duncan had not yet developed his “section hand tan”, nor had Trainor decided which school he liked best ... St. Bede or St. Paul. It is the firs! picture of McNulty with his hair combed ... of Jasiek with his mouth shut . . . and of Kmitta. After due consideration and thought, the likeness of the person in the fourth row on the right is awarded to Nelson, but who would believe it. Kelly had tried to frighten the photographer but frightened Leckey instead. McKcon and Lefebure were plottting against the camera man and that sly look on Golden’s face meant only one thing—he was going to ask someone for a cigarette. From out of this group have come the scholars and the athletes who have proved their worth in the classroom and on the field of sports, carrying the name of St. Bede to newer heights. Time has changed our features somewhat, but it has not dulled our freshman spirit and ambition. These Are The Seniors Of ’49 . Front Row: C. Alblinger, G. Althaus. E. Anderson, W. Baron, J. Barto, C. Bergandi, J. Block, S. Brucki. Second Row: W. Burger, R. Cahill, M. Cleary, J. Cosgrove, D. Curl, A. De Zutter, B. Eisner, T. Daley, J. Ferari. Third Row: W. Gahan, R. Hackett, D. Herrman, F. Hernandez, J. Hernandez, P. Hermann, J. Hickey. Back Row: W. Jacobs, R. Jonas, J. Jozwiak, E. Just, T. Kane, S. Kassovic, J. Kennedy, T. Kiska. Front Row: D. Kissell. P. Klein. R. Krushas, F. Kruswiki, J b-ma. J McCauley, D Martin, J. Mazzuchelli. Second Row: R. Prindaville, S. Racki, R. Raley. R. Reeves. I. Rivero, M. Rossi, R Ruskusky C Third Row: H. Schmidt. T. Schubert. J. Schumacher, J Setraycic E_ Shea J. Smith, E. Sparlmg, Poster. Bark Row: K. Weidlick, R. Trumpeter, D. Vandersnick. A. Staff, J. eat, J- Zimmer, J. Cullen, R. Meade. CThe Sophomores IDaxed in UJisdom Front Row: Andracki, Z., Ballerine, L., Bogner, K., Brown, J., Carton, R., Caahen, R., Charlier, Evt., and Del- monowski, R. Second Row: Donath, L., Keigher, P., Gregorich, R., Gredzielski, R., Hartalage, P., Hagan, D., Hollinger, P., Holm, R., and Peros, M. Back Row: Acker, T., Kelly, L., Kieffer, E., Krolak, E., Kuhn, N., Kunkel, K., Lanauskus, E., and DeCrane, D. Front Row: Leon, D., Lyons, D., Mahoney, J., Mellican, J., Miller, P., Nealon, J., Newman, D., and Locke, J. Second Row: Audo, R., Nosari, R., O’Connor, G., Owens, R., Pavinato, F., Ratajczak, R., Rigazio, D., Rut- kowski, F., Shanahan, J., and Schott, J. Back Row: Schick, G., Stevens, E., Taveirne, R., Tullar, W., Uzelac, M., Thom, L., Weber, D., Wheeler, R., and All Was Jlcw lo Ihe Freshmen . . . Front Row: Barr, Basala, Calsyn, Confrey, Conway, Crowe, Donahue, Frizol, Gahan, D. Second Row: Guerrin, Gunderson, Hagen, Hartcharik, Hartnady, Henkel, Henry, Herrmann, T., and Hettinger. Third Row: Hollerich, Jennett, Kendrick, Kwatick, Lamb, LaMendola, Lodginski, Lesniak, and Lingis. Back Row: McCauley, J. F., McGrath, Maggi, Maggio, Mahoney, E., Mann, Mareta, Marsh, Marut, and Mat- tingly, L. Front Row- Mellican T Miller R., Noder, O’Connor, R-, O’Donnell, Phalen, Pilarek, Poet, and Reiser C. Riley Rund, W Russell. Third Row: Schmitt, V., Scullans, Skotmcki, Scavtsh, Stremlau B„ Stremlau, K-, Tauber, r-, md lerracm Back Row: Torri, Tullar, 0„ Ward, Whalen, G., Wolf, Woziuak, and Knecht. In iUmumam Lawrence Lamb The staff of the Pleiades dedicates this page to the memory of Lawrence Lamb, academy freshman, who was killed by an automobile on March 28. Larry was graduated from Academy of Our Lady, Momence, and came to St. Bede in Sep- tember 1947. He was active in frosh-soph bas- ketball, boxing, and all intramural sports. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Lamb, Chicago, to whom we offer our sympathy in prayers. Requieacat in Pace. • CHAPEL • PUBLICATIONS • BAND • CLUBS • FOOTBALL • BASKETBALL • BOXING • BASEBALL • TRACK • TENNIS © GOLF O Lord I Haue Loued the beauty of Thy House .. ’ In the quiet solitude of the Chapel, many of us often found inspiration and strength. Every morning we prayed the Mass with our Chaplain to begin the day. Every night we made a visit to end the day. Confession was possible any time, and reception of daily Communion could easily be our practice. We reverently fulfilled our retreat here in the Chapel, under the guidance of the Rev. Edward Farrell. From this source of inspiration and solace we will make use of other sanctuaries. Father David Duncan is deserving of praise and thanks for his fine work as chaplain. He was always available to hear confessions and his door was always open to those of us with troubles, big or little. CTheij ITlade Deadlines . . . Seated: James Hootman, George Sheehan, Raymond Duncan, J. Thus. Henneberry, James Cain, Frederick Gold- en, and Frederick Mathieson. Standing: Francis Marinangeli, John Kelso. Patrick McNulty, Jerome Kmitta, Clement Jasiek, Frank Crowley, Joseph Moylan, Thomas Nelson, and Joseph Howard. To make a bigger and better yearbook, a bigger and better staff was needed. The Senior class met in early January and elected Tom Henneberry editor, Raymond Duncan, business manager, and James Cain, art-editor. Mr. William Kostellic served in the posi- tion of adviser. Work on the yearbook did not actually begin until late in March, but the staff went to work to accom- plish the impossible. The day-student members of the staff came out after school hours and worked late into the night while the boarders on the staff often sacrificed weekend town permissions to trim pictures and write material for the PLEIADES. Copy writers on the staff included: Fred Golden, Jim Hootman, Joe Howard, Joe Moylan, Pat McNulty, and George Sheehan. Subscriptions for the yearbook in the day-student department were taken care of by Jerome Kmitta and Francis Marinangeli, while the boarding departments were canvassed by Frank Crowley, Edward Lopatka, and Tom Nelson. Jack Kelso aided Duncan in securing the necessary ad- vertising. Jlnd Broke Them As it implies, the RECORDS printed a running account of the events of the year. It completed its 28th continuous year of publishing. It is put out ten times each year. Over 1200 copies of each issue are distributed to the students and mailed to the sub- scribers. This year the RECORDS did a splendid job of gathering accurate and complete news coverage. The paper continued its usual anecdotes, both humorous and otherwise. Its sports staff was superb; they gave credit where it was due, and coverage was complete from intramurals to varsity athletics. This year, for the first time, the RECORDS fea- tured “Dis-C-ommenT,” a criticism of new musical records. Also new in the pages of the St Bede RECORDS was “Meet Your Faculty —a biography of the teachers at St Bede. Seated: Frederick Mathieson, Clement Jasiek, Jerome Kmitta, J. Thos. Henneberry, and Frederick Golden. Standing: John Kelso, George Sheehan, James Hootman, Joseph Molan, and Joseph Howard. - fifty-five Trumpets Sounded... Cymbals Crashed Seated: Fr. Anselm, Krushas, Jonas, Fr. Claude, Noder, Henry, Staff, Kmitta, P., Ward, Father Norbert Uzelac, Mathieson, Lingis, O’Connor, R., undersen, Schmidt, D.,G Moll, Olds, Russell, Audo, Burger, Marut' Hootman, Jim, Frizol, Dougherty, and Poet. Standing: Rev. Philip Stauffer, OSB, moderator, Mr. Leonard Bertrand, director, Ted Berst, Scanlon, Hootman, Jac,- and Howard. This year for the St. Bede Band proved to be one of the most success- ful in the seven year history of the Bruin “rythmeers”. Highlighted by the Christmas and Spring concerts and the sponsoring of an Easter dance at Hicks Park, the band proved to be a very cooperative group in the projection of music into Bedan life. Indeed, one of the objects of education is to give the student a background of culture and the ap- preciation of music. The St. Bede band gave that opportunity to the student body. Under the tutelage of Mr. Leonard Bertrand and moderated by Father Philip Stauffer, the band was indeed an important part of St. Bede’s extra- curricular activities. “The band steps out in 1918.” fifty-six Father Edward Kept a IDatchful Eye . .. The new library is one of the more recent additions to the school. Here we received great consolation when- ever our homework required refer- ence work. It suppllied u great deal of enjoyment and entertainment with many of its fiction books and maga- zines. Father Edward and Mr. Sheehan, and the many assistant librarians were busy keeping an eye the reading habits of the students. fifty-seven Department Clubs Provided T™ I 1 I 1 iv i r— i i Seated: R. McKron, 1 . Boarman, lather Martin. I • I tZ. I 1 tZL I I v I Standing: R. l eekv, J. Curl, Father Alenin. St. Maur Sealed: J. Kmitla. I). Gannon. •Slandinc: Fr. Kevin, W. Tullar, Fr. Anselm. fifty-eight Social Life for Enerij Student St. Placid Father William, D. Weber, J. Shanahan, G. Shick, Fr. Sebastian. fifty-nine . . . Were cast in manly mold - Co-Capt. R. Bringer The St. Bede football team of 1947 were im- pressive in victory and in defeat With but twelve lettermen back from the 1946 campaign,' Coach Bace- vich molded a strong, rugged and spirited team. Although not an undefeated team, it met and defeated three previous undefeated teams and left them licking their wounds. In the first game of the season the Bruins met their neighboring rival. Hall, and the lack of experi- ence proved costly to the Bedan cause. In the first half Hall scored both their touchdowns. In the second half the Bruins settled down and held the Hall aerial and ground attacks, but were unable to produce a scoring thrust as they ended up on the short end of a 12 to 0 score. The Bedans came back strongly against Streator and began to show some of the power expected of them, scoring in the first and fourth quarter. Streator never seriously threatened until the fourth quarter when a touchdown was called back because of a pass being received outside of the end zone. Against Danville the Bruins blossomed to full power. Danville, rated as the number three team in the state for that week, withered under smashing line plays and classy pass attacks executed by the Bedan gridders. St. Bede scored in the second and fourth quarters, both scores resulting from long marches, while Danville scored their lone touchdown in the fourth quarter. Final score: St. Bede 13 Danville 6. Undefeated Thorton Fractional came down to help the Bedans dedicate their new stadium but the Bruins, not wishing to be too hospitable, polished them off R. Ruskusky, J. Kmitta, J. Curl, J. Birsa, J. Lefebure. M. Tremko, J. Trainor, D. Kissel, A. Raccuglia, E. Anderson. E. Shea, T. Kane, C. Alblinger, P. Klein, R. Krushas, For sports or contests bold. 7 to 0. However, this game was hard fought all the way with Thornton yielding only in the waning min- utes of the game. The Bruins winning streak was snapped by Bishop Noll, previously defeated by Thorton at Hammond, Ind. Handicapped by the condition of the gridiron and showing a poor pass defense, St. Bede succumbed 19 to 0. The Bruins then traveled to Peoria to meet an undefeated and unscored upon Spalding team. Taking advantage of a poor Bedan punt, Spalding scored on a pass and on ground plays. A heavy rain settled over the field in the second half which greatly ham- pered the Bedan ground offense, although St. Bede was in enemy territory most of the time. The final score v.as 6 to 0 in favor of Spalding. The La Salle-Peru gridders, expecting an easy vic- tory over a Bedan eleven weakened by injuries, were surprised by a fighting and spirited team. In the first half it was anybody’s ball game with St. Bede coming within 3 yards of pay dirt, but the Cavaliers held. The second half was different as the tired Bruins gave ground to a relentless L-P attack. When the dust of battle cleared, L-P was on the top with an 18 to 0 score. Co-Capt. R. Leckey In their final contest of the year, St. Bede, taking advantage of an Ottawa fumble, quickly converted it into a score. The second half was marked by sleet and rain. Again the lack of reserve power weakened the Bruins and the Ottawans came back to tie the score 7-7 which stood at the end of the game. Recap: Won 3; Lost 4; Tied 1. P. Coyle, T. Kelly, D. Gannon, R. McKeon, B. Eisner. Coach Bron C. Bacevich, Rev. Martin Christopher, OSB, director of athletics, and Coach Peter Arboit. The “Little Bears” Qren Stronger Front Row: Maurice Calsyn, Bill Tullar, Phil Conway, Coach Peter Arboit, Jim Brown, Bob Scanlan, A1 Les- niak, and Zenon Andracki. Second Row: Gene Skotnicki, Jim Torri, Ed Mahoney, Tom Holliger, and Tom Hartnady. , Third Row: Ron Delmanowski, Ray Nosari, Louie O’Donnell, Bernie Stremlau, Kenny Slremlau, Bob Lashen, Paul Hartladge, and Jim Preiser. Fourth Row: Bernie Gunderson, Francis Henkel, Tom Acker, Gene Pavinato, George Shick, Martin Jeros, Jim Mahoney, Dennis Kendrick, and Bob Gredzieleski. The Frosh-Soph had one of its toughest football seasons in years. More than half of the candidates were fellows who had to learn the rudiments of the game the tough way. Coach Pete Arboit worked strenuously with his team, but most of their opponents were experienced gridders, and the new Cubs proved no match for then� . Let it not be implied, however, that the Frosh-Soph’s were not fighting. They were always hitting hard, no matter what the score. They played their hardest against their worst foe, L-P, only to be edged out by a last minute score. Robert Preiser, freshman fullback, was elected most valuable member of the team. sixl -three Bob Bringer sixty-five Thirteen Times Theij lUon front Row: Capt. J. Curl, P. Herrman, J. Hickey, E. Anderson, E. Sparling. Second Row: H. Rund, R. McKeon, J. Smith, P. Klein, T. Kane, J. Hootman W. Gahan. Back Row: Coach Bron Bacevich, R. Bringer, B. Parenteau, E. Martin. The Bruin cage squad had a very tough schedule this year, but as usual, they came through with a winning record. At times the Bears looked like they had one of the best teams in this section. When Smith and Parenteau were hitting on their shots and Bringer and Jack Curl were rebounding, they were almost unbeatable. Don Curl and McKeon were the ex- cellent guards of the team and were usually assigned to the high scorers of the opposing team. The re- serves were always in readiness to help the first five when they were tired. This team reached its peak in the Regional state tournament at Princeton when they upset the host team, the tourney favorites. A tough L-P team, how- ever, whipped the cagers in their final bid to go to the sectional. This squad will be remembered for its fight, spirit, and will to win. sixty-seven Junior Cagers Leam the Gjame The Frosh-Soph record of eight wins and fourteei. losses does not reveal the full story. Many of the games were heart-breakers, decided by the narrow margin of one or two points. Highlights of the sea- son were the double defeats of De Pue and Hall and the upset of L-P in their return contest. The little Tony Raccuglia, Don Gredzielewski, and Don Tullar Bruins were paced by Bill Tullar, who netted 100 points. He was closely followed by Paul Hartledge, with 84, 83, 51, and 40 points respectively. All in all, the little Bruins show great promise for the future Bedan Basketball teams. Seated: Bernie Gundersen, Dan Ladgenski, Larry Matt.ngly, and George Saccioferro. Standing: Leo Donath, Jim Torri. Ralph Wheeler. Dan Tullar, Bob Gredzieleski, Dennis Kendrick, Tony Rac- cuglia, Bob Mann, and Bob Scanlan. Kneeling at right, Coach John Pocivasek. sixty-eight Jixty-eight Dedicated to Alumni Killed in the IDar Thia $50,000 project made possible through the unselfish efforts of the St. Bede Memorial Stadium Corporation and the many friends of St. Bede is proving to be a big aid to the Bedan football team. The St Bede Memorial Stadium is one of the most spacious and well-lighted football fields in this territory. The steel-trussed grandstand accomodates 4000 spectators while the playing field is flooded by lights equivalent to 90,000 candle power. On October 10, the St. Bede Stadium was officially dedicated. Before an estimated crowd of 2,500 people, marked by a program of musical entertainment and a brilliant display of fireworks, the Bedan football team celebrated the occasion by defeating a Thorton eleven by a score of 7 to 0. During half-time, Mr. Ken Braun, president of the Stadium Corporation, gave a brief speech in which he thanked the people who had contributed financially to the building of the stadium. Rev. Norbert Tibiesar, OSB, rector of St. Bede, delivered a speech of acceptance, and also expressed his appreciation to those who had con- tributed to the Stadium drive. The drive for the Memorial Stadium fund began on October 13, 1946, when the late Rt Rev. Msgr. Flan- agan brought his Boys Town football team to La Salle to meet the St. Bede Academy gridders in the La Salle- Peru high school stadium. Following this game, the Stadium drive was carried on and in late August of 1947 the actual construction began. Our only regret is that we do not have the space to name all those who contributed in so many ways, not only through financial support but also through time and effort to the building of the stadium. Our thanks are extended to all, regardless of how large or how small was their offering. To the following men, the officers of the Stadium Corporation go our particular thanks: Mr. Ken L. Braun, President; Atty. James Hurley, Vice-President; Mr. John Duncan, Secretary; and Francis Walsh, Treasurer. Others also deserving special mention for their work in the Stadium drive are the Messrs. Joseph Stremlau, Charles Fehr, Jr., Harry Cassiday, Sr., Atty. Paul Perona, Frank Stewart, Harry Debo, James Boylan, Stuart Duncan, Edward Lyons, John Ripley, Rep. Henry Knauf, R. L. McAllister, William Mor- rissey, Hyman Ramenofsky, Peter Trompeter, Laveme Waltman, Andrew Stergulz, and Mayors Joseph Lem- ler and Peter Ternetti. f cThe St. Bede Memorial Stadium seventy-one TROPHY WINNERS L. Mattingly.....Most Courageous J. Whalen...........Sportsmanship G. Chopp...........Hardest Puncher D. Rigazio_____Fightin’est Fighter R. Wheeler.......Most Outstanding GOLDEN GLOVE WINNERS J. Ptak J. Frizol W. Gahan L. Thom G. Chopp R. Duncan W. Harcharick J. Trainor P. Code B. Eisner P. Coyle D. Rigazio E. Kunkel R. Marsh D. Kendrick R. Wheeler A. DeZutter F. Henkel A. C. Raccuglia Careful planning and expert cooperation helped to make the 1948 annual boxing tournament the suc- cess it was. From beginning to end, the Bedan box- ing commission under the diligent eye of Bron C. Bacevich worked with precision and conciseness to open and close the annual show with a bang. Whole hearted cooperation by the various com- mittees assigned to the construction of the ring and bleachers which gave ample room for the capacity crowds attending, erected and disassembled the same in record time before and after each show. An estimated 1,500 avid boxing enthusiasts attended the tournament each night and by ring time the Abbot Vincent gymnasium was filled to its limit. Good sportsmanship and strong competitive spirit on the part of the contestants afforded the fans many thrills and helped to make this year’s tournament one of the best in the history of the show. Theg Fought Their Wag to Fame Front Row: Cashen, Conway, Kunkel, E., Terracina, Ruaael, Gahan, D., de Zutter, A., Golden, and Trainor. Second Row: Gunderaon, Kiska, Calsyn, Audo, Gregorich, Eisner, B., Code, Lopatka, T., and Meade. Back Row: Ablinger, Howard, Whalen, McGrath, Marsh, Rigazio, Confrey, Poet, Prindaville, and Donath. Front Row: Mann. Racki, Nealon, Hogan, Thom, Kendrick, Mahoney, J., O’Donnell, Kieffer, and Scullans. Second Row: Ward, Hartcharik, Carton, Pyazka, Henry, Scanlon, Herrmann, T., Wheeler, Henkel, and Nosari. Back Row: Tascher, P„ Phalen, Riley, La Mendolla, Mattingly, L., Crowe, Noder, Frizol, Kunkel, K„ Kenckt, Hettinger, and O’Connor. seventy-three J---,--1-------L SILVER GLOVE WINNERS M. Noder K. Kunkel W. Phalen F. Pvszka R. Prindaville J. Whalen I. Scanlon F. Gleba B. Gundersen J. Eisner J. Cashen J. Krokey T. Herrman R. Nosari R. Henry P. Tascher T. Kiszka E. Mahoney J. McGrath iaa —j t«NMi Baseball Front Row: Martin, Block, capt., Gannon, D., Raccuglia, A. C., Ryan, J., Delinanowski, Jr., Kissel, Herrmann, P., Lenski, and Staff. Second Row: Coach Bacevich. Racki, Prindaville, Baron, Weber, Parenteau, Delmonowski, R., Lopatka, E., Tul- lar, W., Smith, J., Cosgrove, and McCaughey a:st. coach. Back Row: Birsa, mgr.. Raley, Anderson, Kelly, L., Rossi, Daley, Schubert, Sparling, and Leckey, mgr. .The ’48 season saw veterans and rookies turn out in large numbers. The first sign of baseball appeared in late March with the battery men working in the gym. The re- turning “chuckers” included: Capt. Jack “Boo Boo” Block, a fine right hander with good control, and Jay Smith, the leading southpaw of the previous season. Seasoned catchers were among the group. They were Dave Ganon, last season’s regular, and Ed Lopatka, also a veteran of the previous season. Other returning lettermen were: Stan Lenski, a fine outfielder; and Gus Kissell, the regular third baseman. Immediately after the Easter recess the ball team took to the field. The hopefuls and the veterans had plenty of hustle and showed their wares to ad- vantages. Some proved themselves good enough for the first team early, while it took others a longer time, but the spirit to win was prevalent in all. seventy-six seventy-nine w The Thine lads Tllade a Debut Front Row: Tascher, V. Tracy, Lannon, Howard, Mattingly, A., Bongartz, Tremko, and Donath, mgr. Second Row: Gustat, Weidlick, Schumacher, Hootman, Jas., Curl, J„ Thom, Coyle, O’Brien, and Krokey, C. Back Row: Hickey, asst, coach, Donnelly, Krokey, J., Newman, Rund, H., Gehan, W., Mellican, T., McNulty, Srhirk nnH I nHo sect ; The first track team in the history of St Bede Academy nobly carried the colora of the school. Although handicapped by the lack of experienced material. Coach Bacevich, assisted by Jerry Hickey and Jim Code, produced a scrappy team from a group of enthusiastic boys. John Curl was elected captain. In the first track meet of St Bede history, an un- defeated Hennepin squad was defeated 59 to 53 Vj. The varsity sprinters were C Alblinger, D. Curl, B. Gunderson, Jac Hootman, P. McNulty, and C. Krokey. The sole hurdler was D. Newman. Milers and half-milers were J. Bongartz, J. Curl, Jim Hoot- man, J. Howard, J. Krokey, J. Kennedy, A. Mat- tingly, B. O’Brien, H. Rund, J. Schumacher, and K. Weidlich. Discus and shot men were J. Curl, J . Coyle, A. Gustat, and D. Kissell. Tennis IDas Revived This IJear Seated: Burger, Rivero, co-capt., Pfister, co-capt.. B inger, and Moylan. Standing: Rev. Raymond Matulenas, OSB, Coach, Sutter, Keeley, Krushas, and Kmitta, J. After a lapse of six years a tennis team was organized at St. Bede this spring. Matches were played with La Salle-Peru, Streator, Ottawa, and Princeton. In anticipation of the busy tennis season the courts were repaired, and new nets were purchased. Co-captains Dan Pfister and Ignacio Rivero were outstanding singles players while Jim Hootman and Jerry Kmitta were tops in doubles. Rev. Raymond Matulenas OSB volunteered to coach the netmen, and was assisted by college freshman, Ted Berst. seventy-nine cThe “Diuot-Diggers” IDere lieu? to the Campus Kneeling: Jack Kelso, Gene Pavinato, Frank Rutkowski, and Paul Confrey. Standing: Msgr. George Sheehan, Ray Duncan, Tom Kane, Joe Lema, Frank Crowley, Bob Mann, and Rev. Martin Christopher, OSB, coach. This year golf was added to the list of varsity sports at St. Bede. Approximately a dozen aspirants re- ported to Rev. Martin Christopher, OSB, who acted as coach. After a slow start the team showed promise of great improvement. The four boys who played most of the matches were Ray Nosari, Gene Pavinato, Joe Lema and Tom Kane. These boys and other hopefuls were frequently seen heading toward the monastery gardens during noon hour, to prac- tice drives and approaches with cot- ton balls. eighty 47 Intramural Tllanaqers 48 Front Row: Lester Ballerine, Eugene Just, Clement Jasiek, and Zenon Andracki. Second Row: Duane Weber, Ernest Charlier, Jim Cain, Maurice Lannon, John Schumacher, and Pat Keigher. Third Row: Duane Vandersnick, Bill Burger, Ed Shea, and Richard Raley. Right: Bernie Gunderson and Louie O’Donnell (fore ground) getting intramural equipment from managers Joe Kennedy, Mike Cleary, Pat Keigher, and Art Staff. irhtv-one IDe Qot Our Share of Strikes and Spares Three strikes in the iflaking! Left to right: Bob Meade, Ken Weidlich, and John Hernandez. The bowling alley was one of the most popular winter-time re- creation places on the campus. The four Brunswick alleys were in almost constant use throughout the year for individual and team bowling. Joseph Frederickson and Charles Krokey shared the job of man- aging the alleys and and keeping the equip- ment in condition. Watching the score sheet: standing, Ron Delmonowski, Paul Herrmann, Ron Gregorich, Joe Schott, John Hernandez, Joe Zimmer, and Dick Holm. Sink or Surim IDe Swam Above: Jack Knight prepares to illustrate a dive to onlooking ad- mirers. In hot or cold weather, the swimming pool provided a re- freshing dip for students, both boarding and day students alike, during free hours. The novice and the expert swimmers found the warm waters relaxing afier an arduous day in the classrooms. Always under the supervision of watchful life guards, the swim- ming pool was indeed an enjoy- able spot. The swimming pool, measur- ing 26 by 65 feet and containing 80,000 gallons of water, is equip- ped with an ultra violet ray steri- lizing system, which insures ab- solute purity of the water. Right: Lifeguard Dick Knight gives instruction to a group of swimmers. eighty-three Father IDilliam's Oasis Drew Qreat Crowds WA The “Shack” was otic of the most popular and refreshing places on the .campus. It was our favorite spot ) after meals and classes. Here jthe one place where the day students land boarding students mixed freely and spread the news of the school. Anyone could purchase almost any- thing providing he had the ready cash to hand over to Father William, the proprietor, or one of his assist- ants, Carroll Alblinger, Donald Curl, Allen Mattingly, or Ralph Wheeler. CTKeij Cared Jor the 111 and the Injured Standing: Father Owen, R. Emmett, A. Mattingly. In Bed: J. Jozwiak, J. West. For those who slyly contracted illnesses or involved themselves in minor accidents to relieve the monotony of school ife, the in- firmary provided temporary sol- ace. The patient who was sick of school soon got sick of in- activity and got well. Altho the local hospitals cared for those needing extra attention the St. Bede infirmary, under the cap- able supervision of Fr. Owen, cured minor afflictions. Assisting Fr. Owen were Bob Emmett and Allan Mattingly. Right: Phil Coyle gives Jim Mahoney a massage and heat treatment while Ed Mahoney receives a hydrotherapy treat msnt. eighty-five The “new look” in this edition of the Pleiades is Miss Mary McGrady, the first annual “Starlet of the Year.” Miss McGrady, a native of Chicago, Illinois was entered by Tom Henneberry, also of Chicago. Miss Clare Barto, Bradford, Ray Trompeter’s entry, placed second; Miss Elizabeth Haupert, Royal Oak, Michigan, entered by Art Staff, Detroit, Michigan, took third place. Starlet of the If ear Clare Barto Elizabeth Haupert Mary McGrady The announcement of the contest was made by Tom Henneberry, editor of the yearbook, early this spring. Only a senior entry was eligible for the coveted title “Starlet of the Year.” The judges were Mr. Bron C. Bacevich, Mr. Raynald Bertrand, Mr. Charles Froberger, Mr. Peter Arboit, and Mr. R. Dunstan Morrissey, all lay members of the faculty. J • SOPHOMORES • FRESHMEN • HONORS (graduates of EDWARD J. BAWIEC Oclesby General, Debating (2), Drama (2). EDWARD A. BENJAMIN Bloomington Chemistry, Baseball (1, 2), Basket- ball (1, 2). DONALD H. ADAMS Chicago Pre-medicine, Baseball (1, 2), Bas- ketball (1). JOHN N. ANTONEVICH New Brunswick, N. J. Pre-engineering, Drama (2), Honor Roll (1, 2). 1948 ROBERT L. BACHNER Oak Park General, Glee Club (1), Drama (. 1), Honor Roll (1). THEODORE H. BERST Joliet Pre-divinity, Drama (1), Honor Roll (1). ninetv two (graduates of 1948 THOMAS J. CARRAGHER Peoria Commerce, Glee Club (1), Honor Roll (2). ninety-three Qraduates of 1948 GEORGE E. DOWNEY Charlotte, N. C. Journalism, Drama (1), Press (1, 2), Records (1, 2). MAURICE E. DUMESNIL Paris, France General, Debating (1), Honor Roll (2). JAMES J. FITZSIMMONS Peru Pre-engineering, Honor Roll (1, 2). FRANKLIN A. FORTIN Kankakee Pre law, Drama (2), Debating. JOSEPH R. FITTON Kankakee Commerce. BRUNELL J. DUPUIS Kankakee Pre-medicine, Honor Roll (2). ninety -foui Graduates of 1948 F LORI AN GLEBA Chicago Commorer, Boxing (2). DONALD R. HARDERS Peoria Pre-engineering. Drama ill. Basket- ball (1). JOHN T. GRAHAM ClIICALO Pre-medicine. ROBERT F. H RBERS Peoria Commerce, Boxing ill. KDMl ND L. GRZYBOWSKI La Salle Pre-Divinity. Drama (2i, Debating • 2l, Honor Roll 11. 2i. JAMES A. HEBEI. Peri: Commerce. Honor Roll l I. 2l. ninety-five Graduates of 1948 Graduates of GERALD R. McCAUGHEY Quin.v Pre-Divinity, Drama (1 2), Bas- ketball (1 k 2), Baseball (1), Pi -s Club (1) PAUL J. KMITTA LaSalle Commerce, Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 1(, Records (1 2) KANE L KELLEY Lindf.n, N. J. Pre-Medicine, Honor Roll (1 2) RICHARD M. LAVERY Marseilles Commerce, Honor Roll (1) 1948 RICHARD J. KNIGHT Chicago Commerce, Honor Roll (2), Drama (1 2) james a. McDonnell Laura Pre-Teaching, Drama (1 2), Plei- adres (21, Debating (2) ninety-seven Graduates of 1948 LAWERANCE M. MORRISSEY Peoria Pre-Divinity, Drama (1 2), Press Club (I 2) JOHN F. MOSKALEWICZ LaSalle Commerce, Ba?ketball (1 2), Drama (1 2), Honor Roll (2) RICHARD J. OLDS Wyanet Commerce, Band, Basketball (1) ninety-eight graduates of 1948 LOl IS J. PKRONA Spring Valley Pre-Law, li.i-ki-tball (I 2), Press Cluli (1 2), Drama (1 2), Honor Poll (1, 2. 3, 1) CHARLES C. PALI A Spring Valley Pre-Medicine, Honor Roll (2) BERVAL B. POULIN San Francisco, Caijf. Pre-Law, Pleiades (1 2), Clee Club (1), Debating (1), Drama (1) JOHN T. REIS Pontiac Engineering, Drama (1 2) C. HALE POTTS Rock Valley, I a. Pre-Teaching, Drama Club (I 2), Honor Roll (1 2) JOHN F. SIMS Callmet City Commerce Graduates of FRANCIS A. VIDIMOS East Chicago, Ind. Commerce. PAUL E. WAISNORA East Chicago, Ind. Commerce, Basketball (I 2), Base- ball II) BERNARD 0. ZANNONI Oak Park Pre-Divinity, Drama (1, 2, 3, 4), Glee Club (1) BERNARD J. BA LEER IN Spring Valley General, Drama (21. JOHN S. IU LL IURNsiDK Pre-engineering. PHILIP J. KEHO Amboy Pre-Law, Drama Club (1, 2. 3). Band (1 2), Honor Roll (1, 2. it. 4) JOHN MINDOCK Oclesby General, Honor Roll (21 CYRIL MORTFL CHICAGO Pre-teaching JOHN F. POCIVASEK Pcnu Pre-Tearhing, Drama (2) Basket- ball 11 2) 1948 QUENTIN 1). YF.RBY Peoria Commerce, Press Club (1 2), Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4) CYRIL J. KOZEL Oglesby Pre-Teaching, Drama (2) one-hundred Freshmen Left t0 right: front row, Laveme Eiten, Edmund Andracki, Eugene Ciesielski, Raymond Dufour, and Wil- liam Boyle; standing, Maurice Dumesnil, Robert Culleeney, Harry Bornhofen, William Doig, Stanley Bonk, Donald Cushing, George Chopp, Burnell Dupuis, Robert Blust, and James Barry. Handing Gannon' Hayden. Zenon Giraaitis, John Elaner, and James Borst; ham £J£ J.h„ “;5! and K “U- •- C ' • « ™ one hundred one Freshmen Left to right; front row, James Power, James Mahoney, Robert Palshis, Raymond Nauhgtin, and Wallace Mulligan; standing, Frank Lijewski, James O’Connor, Maurice McCann, Donald Plumstead, Carl Mattioda, Henry Peabody, Robert Pascente. Richard O'Shaughnessy, and Melchior Martinez. , n- rughVXu0 1, r°Wr Wa“e K? cz’ John Schaenzer- Edward Reis, John deZutter, and Lyle Van Pelt; standing, Richard Whooley, Ernest Stachowiak, Anthony Wolff, Rudolph Westphal, Arthur Suma, John Long- man, William Sullivan, Arthur Ward, John Graham, and James Sanders. one hundred two one-hundred • DRAMA • DANCE • PUBLICATIONS • BASKETBALL •INTRAMURALS n tv- College Honor Students The College Sophomore Honor Students are as follows: Sitting, left to right, Quentin Yerby and James Hebei; standing, John Jerbi, Paul Kmitta, Edmund Crzybowski, and Donald Adams. . .. College Freshman Honor Students are as follows: sitting, left to right, Donald Hayden, Frank Lijewski, James Sanders, and Maurice Dumesnil; standing, Carl Mattioda, James Power, Rudolph Westphal, Anthony Wolff, William Boyle, and John Schaenr.cr. one hundred three r one hundred seven The Betrayal Hflv t J fV.0Jrightt-TheOj°re BfrS,’1J.ars .McPonneM’ Eu fne Ciesielski; standing, left to right: Donald Hayden, James Sanders, Edward Crzybowski, Louis Perona, Ernest Stachowiak, and Henry Bruder. Social Life one hundred eleven Publications Pleiades Above: seated, Robert Pascente and James McDonnell; standing, Berval Poulin, Eugene Ciesielski, John Schaenzer, and Rudolph Westphal. Above (opposite page): seated, Paul Kmittn, John Gannon and Robert Palshis; standing, George Downey, Eugene Ciesielski, and John Schaenzer. Below (opposite page): seated, George Downey, John Moskalewicz and Lawrence Morrissey; standing, Lyle Van Pelt, Louis Perona, and Quentin Yerby. Three publication groups were active in the college this year. The PLEIADES staff helped to complete the school annual, the RECORDS staff wrote and edited much of the school newspaper copy, and the PRESS CLUB, under the guidance of Father Simon, served as a public rela- tions office for both the college and academy. Seated, left to right, Bert Poulin and Rudy Westphal; standing, Jim McDonell, Jack Schaenzer, sod Bob Pascente. one hundred twelve SEASON’S SUMMARY Free Field Throws Personal Total Names Goals Made Fouls Points Waisnora 93 50 39 236 McCaughey 52 18 44 122 Perona 40 34 42 114 Moskalewicz 32 17 47 81 Benjamin 22 24 46 68 Knight 25 14 38 64 Eiten 23 11 21 57 Sanders 18 6 19 42 D°ig 15 9 19 39 Ivanauskus 1 2 3 4 Blust 1 0 1 2 Harbers 0 2 1 2 Totals 322 187 320 831 Season Record: Won 8, Lost 10. 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Geiger Keegan-Mahan Funeral Home Dr. V. J. Piscitelli Senior Class Directory ! Bergandi. Anton P.. Ladd. 111. Bernardi. Joseph P„ Ladd. 111. j Bernardini, Joseph P„ Ladd. III. Birsa, Janies J., 503 Meadow Ave.. Joliet. III. Boarman, Lawrence E.. Pawnee, III. Bongartz, James A., R. R. 4. Ottawa. 111. Bringer. Robert P.. 415 Central. Peoria. 111. Bruder. Henry J., 118 Creve Coeur. La Salle, 111. ! Cain. Janies R.. Philo, III. Charlier, Ernest J.. Kinsman, 111. Code, Philip J., Bradford. 111. Corpus. Francis L., 1917 Fourth St., Peru. 111. Coyle. Philip E., 721 Delaware, Peoria. 111. I Crowley. Frank L. 719 . Central Ave.. Chicago 14, 111. Curl. John C., R. R. 7. Paris. 111. Delmanowski, Joseph P.. 1351 Crosat St.. La Salle. 111. Donnelly, Edward R., 830 11th St., La Salle, III. Dougerty. Philip J., 112 E. Walnut, Oglesby, III. Duncan, Raymond T., 1232 . Marguette St.. La Salle. 111. Farr, Paul F.. 29 S. Butrick St.. Waukegan. 111. Fitzsimmons, Richard G.. 808 N. Logan. Lincoln. 111. Fusinetti, Janies A., Granville. 111. Gannon, David G., 720 6th St., La Salle. 111. Golden. Frederick P., 5837 W. West End Ave., Chicago, 111. Griffin, Donald E., 1729 N. Latrobe Ave., Chicago, ill. Gustat, Arthur A., 1124 Yale Drive. Glendale 5, Cal. Henneberry. John T.. 2922 W. Chase Ave., Chicago, 111. Higgins. John J. Ladd. 111. Hootman, James H.. 126 Somerset Dr. N. E.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Hootman, John J., 126 Somerset Dr. .V E., Grand Rapids, Mich. Howard, Joseph P., 2109 E. 68th St.. Chicago, 111. Jasiek. Clement R.. 967 Hennepin St., La Salle. 111. Kelly, Thomas P., 101 Ffth Ave.. Mendota. 111. Kelso, Alexander J., 755 Elventh St.. La Salle. III. Kmitta. Jerome J., 336 Wright St., Salle. Ill, Krokey, Charles A., 3776 W. 129th St.. Cleveland, Ohio Kunkel, Eugene W., R. F. D. No. 1, Granville, 111. Loebach. Leonard J., 252 Tenth St.. La Salle. 111. Lannon, Maurice W., Sidnev, 111. . Lecky, Richard J., 1530 N. Kilpatrick Ave., Chicago, III Lefebure, James E., Ladd, 111. Lenski. Stanley J., 885 16th St. I«i Salle. III. Lopatka, Edward A.. 3538 S. Damen Ave., Chicago. 111. Lopatka. Theodore L., 3538 S. Damen Ave., Chicago. Ill McKeon, Roger T.. Philo, 111. McNulty, Patrick J., 738 Eleventh St.. La Salle. 111. Marinangeli, Francis A.. 1513 Chicago St.. Peru. 111. Marini, Anthony R., 922 Rock St., Peru, 111. Marotta. Frank X.. 6434 Basworth Ave., Chicago, III. Mathieson. Frederick J.. 1327 Creve Couer, La Salle, ill Mattingly. Allen J.. R. F. D.. No. 7. Paris. 111. Micaletti. Roliert L.. 4349 W. Cermak R„ Chicago, III. Moylan, Joseph J., R. R. 2, Mendon, Mich. Nelson. Thomas F.. 431 Missouri Ave., Peoria, III. O'Brien, Bartholomew T., 5705 W. Roseoe St., Chicago. Parenteau. Basil S., 1437 Devon Ave., Chicago, III. Piletic. Robert F.. 526 Tenth St.. La Salle. III. Pyszka. Edward J.. 827 Crosat St.. La Salle. III. Renkosik, John R., 875 16th St.. La Salle. III. Ruud. Herbert M.. R. 1. D. No. 1. Romney, Ind. Sajnaj. Joseph T.. 1627 Illinois St.. La Salle, 111. Salz, Floyd J.. Leonore, 111. Scheck. Donald E.. 323 Tenth St.. La Salle. 111. Schmidt, Donald A., R. F. I). No. 2. Mendota, 111. Schmitt. Robert J., Leonore. 111. Schultz. Merle L. 618 Calhoun St.. Peru, III. Schweickert, Francis F., 903 Lincoln Ave., Peru. III. Segatta. Joseph J.. 222 W. Cleveland St., Spring Valley. Sheahan, John J.. 8510 S. Vernon Ave., Chieago. III. Sheehan. George T.. 6228 N. Clarmont Ave., Chicago. III. Tasher, Vincent A., Ingleside, III. I racy, Michael A.. R. F. D. No. 1. Ivesdale, 111. Trainor, John A.. Blackstone. 111. Tremko, Michael S.. 2255 W. Huron St., Chicago, III. Waggett, Francis J.. 223 W. Cleveland St., Spring Valley Whalen. John B.. 1613 N. Monroe, Decatur. III. Zywica. James R.. 1235 Seventh St.. La Salle. 111. %