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

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1956 volume:

JJlB 1956 VIA BAEDA Edited by the Students of Saint Bede College and Academy, Peru, Illinois (Dedication The Students of St. Bede College and Academy are most happy to dedicate this 195 VIA BAF.DA to his Excellency, the Most Reverend William E. Cousins, who in the happy and wise providence of Almighty God had been designated the Pastor of Souls in the Diocese of Peoria. J'Oniliu (phSLbldsni Rt. Rev. Lawrence Vohs, O.S.B. Abbot of St. Bede Abbey President of St. Bede College and Academy First Visitator of the American Cassinese Congregation %iebr College anil j cai)cnrc Peru, Jllliiuiis March 12, 1956 ▼HI RtCTOR My dear Students: St. John, the Evangelist, in his opening words on the Life of Christ says: He came unto His own, and His own receiv- ed Him not. This is rather a pathetic picture that John draws of Christ, since He came into the world only because of His great love for man, wishing him only good, and spending His life doing good for him - even to the extent of the Cross. It is one of the qualities of human nature to be wanted - to be wanted by those one loves. This Annual is published with this same thought in mind - to give you some visual means of re- calling the varied activities in the school of those who have ex- tended their love to you and whose acts have been dictated by that love. We hope that this book will accomplish this end - that you, our students, will retain a bond of unity with your Alma Mater. Especially do we hope and pray that the first several pages of the Activity Section will mean more and more to you as the years roll by, that you will increase your love for the Blessed Sacrament and will return to God the love which He has extended to you. We trust that we have taught you the lesson to receive Him and that He will give you the grace to become the Sons of God. Sincerely in St. Benedict, Rev. Gregory Wiesner, O.S.B. Director of Studies, English Rev. Nicholas Schille, O.S.B. Registrar Rev. Victor Henkel, O.S.B. Bursar, Mathematics, Religion Rev. Stephen Souse, O.S.B. Secretary 6 Rev. Aloysius Sharkey, O.S.B. Ass't Librarian Rev. Gilbert Bulfer, O.S.B. Chemistry, Meek. Drawing Rev. Damian Milhone, O.S.B. Biology. Hygiene Rev. Augustine Ci.na, O.S.B. Economics Rev. Leonard Brisch, O.S.B. Mathematics, German 7 Rev. Peter Zureck, O.S.B. Rev. Bede Russell, O.S.B. Prior of the Abbey, Latin Ass't Librarian, Civics Rev. Michael Callahan, O.S.B. Rev. Raymond Matulenas, O.S.B. Rev. Alcuin Mueller, O.S.B. Infirmarian, Religion Canon Law, Latin Biology. Religion 8 Rev. Eugene Lauer, O.S.B. Rev. David Duncan, O.S.B. Rev. Gordian Stremlau, O.S.B. ieneral Science, Physics. Religion Subprior of Abbey, History, Religion Mathematics. Physics Rev. William Kirk, O.S.B. Rev. Herbert Comyns, O.S.B. Athletic Director, English Religion Rev. Ralph Netry, O.S.B. Commerce Rev. Owen Frederick son, O.S.B. Rev. John Fitzgerald, O.S.B. English, Latin, Philosophy Librarian, Religion Rev. Sebastian Lewis, O.S.B. English, Sociology Monastery from the Water Tower Rev. Kevin Gorman, O.S.B. Rev. Alfred Scheidler, O.S.B. Rev. Henry Fritz, O.S.B. Agriculture, Mathematics Mathematics Economics, History 10 Rev. Alban Alblinger, O.S.B. Creek, Latin Rev. Marion Balsavich, O.S.B. Latin, Religion 11 Fr. Roger Corpus, O.S.B. English Fr. Arthur Schmil, O.S.B. Latin Fr. Allen Mattingly, O.S.B. English Fr. Charles Speck, O.S.B. Mathematics Fr. Placid Hatfield, O.S.B. English Fr. Adam Raley, O.S.B. English 12 Fr. Felix Lopatka, O.S.B. History Ft. Christopher Kunkel, O.S.B. Latin Fr. Benedict McKean, O.S.B. Religion Mr. Leonard Bertrand Band Mr. Harold Gaffney Physical Education Mr. Paul Morris Physical Education 13 Jh Jaculhf The foregoing pages show that, with the exception of our four lay teachers, the Faculty is composed of Benedictine Monks. Being Monks, these teachers have certain specific H ideals, aims, and goals which they try to impart to the students. St. Benedict founded his monastery for a group of men who were striving to seek God in a more perfect manner, and he called his monastery a house of the Lord’s service.” In the opening words of his Holy Rule, Benedict laid down the central principle for this seeking: Listen, O my son, to the precepts of thy master, and incline the ear of thy heart.. . to the admonitions of thy Father, that by the toil of obedience thou mayst return to him from whom by the sloth of disobedience thou hast gone astray.” The obedience that St. Benedict here speaks of is to be given to one’s own Abbot. The Abbot in a Benedic- tine monastery is not only a superior but is Christ’s representative and takes His place in the monastery.He is a Father to his Monks and points out with all dis- patch the proper means to seek God. The Monks form a family — they even use their given names — and as a family are to seek God together. This they do, in St. Benedict’s own ordering, by the solemn performance of the 'Opus Dei,’ the Work of God. This consists in the singing or recitation of the Divine Office in as perfect a manner as possible, and the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, especially the Mass, which is the center of all public worship. It is, therefore, this spirit of centering all things around Christ that the Monk professes his vows to God. It is this same spirit that he hopes to bring into the classroom and to infuse into the students — the spirit of the family, the spirit of obedience to God’s law, the spirit of the radiance of Christ, the spirit of teaching the boys that all things begin and end in Christ. With this aim and this ideal in mind the individual Monk hopes and prays that he can be an instrument in the hand of God — not only to instruct in knowledge, but knowledge in the love and fear of God. Then and then only will the Monk fulfill his purpose: That in all things may God be glori- fied.” U. I. O. G. D. 14 jhadualoA Phillip E. Burgener Atuood Joseph D. Hansmann John H. Heicmann James T. Henseler Lawrenceville Peru Canton 16 William A. Herrmann Steward Donald E. Just Peru Walter P. Kaszynski LaSalle ’S vadimisA Edward M. King Joseph R. Kinsella Peoria Bloomington 17 John R. Kruse Kankakee John M. Onderko Galesburg Edward A. LaHood Peoria $haducdsiA 18 Dennis J. Woiwode Forest City 19 SanioA QLoaa Edward J. Tallon Canton President Dennis P. Ryan Verona Vice-President Philip R. McCollom Carthage Treasurer 20 The Goal Is Reached 21 Robert J. Baracani Peru Escape. Michael A. Corns Eixinston Charles R. Brechlin Viola Gerald P. Budreau Earl Park, Ind. James E. Boyle Chicago John T. Cleary Rutland Edward P. Cranley Antioch John T. Crowe Chicago Harold L. Daezman Earl Park. Ind. Denis E. Donnelly John P. Ebert Roger K. Fisher LaSalle Highwood Oak Park 23 Herbert J. Frizol Peru Gerald T. Gallagher Chicago Alton L. Gill Chicago Kenneth J. Glubcynski LaSalle Paul F. Grebener Rockford Robert L. Hamlin Lake Villa 24 Gerald C. Hanck Peru John P. Helms Chicago Search and Research Albert E. Herrmann Steward Dean F. Herrmann Daniel L. Hoffmann Steward LaSalle 25 James A. Horan Matherville Earl C. Huch Red Hud Franklin G. Jasiek LaSalle The National Guard Robert E. Kelley Taylorville Leland M. Kiel Brussels 26 William F. Klug LaSalle Ronald J. Konczal LaSalle . . .anti a Chance of a Lifetime! Richard S. Kramkowski LaSalle Roger V. Krolak Peru Robert L. Lanciotti Chicago 27 James A. Landgraf Peru James M. Laroe Ivesdale Eugene G. Lesniak Oglesby Charles E. Link Peru Thomas C. McAllister Moline Gerald B. McConoughey East Moline Daniel J. McDonald Cherry To the Victor goes the Spoils. James I. McGrath Manhattan Edward L. Mangan Chicago 29 James D. Marenda LaSalle Michael E. Marmion Champaign Joseph L. Mazzorana Peru Jerald J. Meersman Moline John V. Meier Skokie 30 Nice Smile, Charley Seniors Learning the Social Graces, Gordon W. Moran Oglesby Thomas E. Mortier Moline Eugene R. Murphy Chicago Paul D. Perona Edward J. Phelan Anthony J. Piano Spring Valley Ransom Oglesby 31 Richard J. Reiland Princeton James J. Ruggerio LaSalle Learning continues on and on and on. .. Thomas G. Safranske Chicago Thomas L. Schellenberger Earl Park. Ind. Paul J. Savio Spring Valley 32 Father Stephen refereed the Scholarship F.xam George J. Schuler Chicago Richard A. Schlosser Peru Paul B. Senica Ogleshy Edward J. Senninger Henry E. Severson U enona P cru 33 Richard J. Siegele Chicago Thomas E. Smith Detroit, Mich. Kenneth E. Sondgeroth Mendota Francis L. Sospenzi Summit DonaJd E. Sweetland Utica 54 Andrew G. Taliani Clifford D. Thompson Walter J. Utz Spring Valley Princeton Peru James O. Van Speybroeck James E. Wagner East Moline Peru 35 David L. Wellman Moline Frederick L. White Cary, nd. Michael J. Yager Nauvoo Mathias J. Wyzinski Chicago 36 TAmisL daAAmsm $iuuah Celkq Miles Goddard Bennie Guerrini John Heinz el Francis Kasperski Gerald Kelly Nicholas Gordon William Heiser Joseph Kennedy David Gould Donald Hansen Thomas Horan John Keating Kenneth Konczal McConville Sylvester No aj Kenneth Piletic Ronald Siebert Sister Edith Charles Vohs Alfred Westlake Richard Slusarski Bernard Tholl J ames Wimbiscus FOURTH FLOOR OFFICERS John Onderko, Father Victor, John Real lAjuioAcLcL AMSW The pictures on the next several pages are of those boys whose momentary goal is that of becoming Seniors — considered to be somewhat of an exalted state of life. In the meanwhile, they are spending their time in the pursuit of their Academic subjects. As the class pictures in the Activities Section show, most of the classes are academic in nature, with great emphasis being placed upon the Classics, Science, and Mathematics. Currently, over half the Juniors are taking Advanced Algebra or Solid Geometry and Chemistry in preparation for college, since the vast majority of graduates continue their formal education in schools of higher learning. J. Asselbom (facudsimij. K. Bartels G. Bernadoni R. Carey J. Di di et L. Oreas T. Emmerling Ckjoudsmxj. R. Hammack T. Hayes R. Hogue D. Ferrari 0. Flaherty J. Guerre JUNIORS T. Fogerty M. King J. McHale B. MeGraw JUNIORS T. La Flamme J. Landgraf (facudsimij M. McGurk T. McNulty E. Monaghan B. Lola M. Mu no L. Nora L. Nordstrom Ckjoudumij. J. Paul E. Pfeffer R. Pyszka R. Nuccio C. Pavis E. Pyrz G. Novreskc T. O’Malley A. Pattarozzi JUNIORS P. Sondgeroth J. Tobin J. Vcalc R. Sondgeroth L. Spietz Chadsimj J. Vogel J. Waligora J. Wiczeman L. « Tamborini D. Welch JUNIORS C. Widlowski R. Wimbi E. Wasilewski G. Wolf a 1 p. Antkowiak R. Antkowiak Ckfiidswu} W. Brennan R. Brooks D. Brown £ f SOPHOMORES A ♦ 4 G. Brown E. Bruski C. Byvik R. Carey E. Caron A. Daley R. Davis M. DeVoe CkridsiMjy J. henelon SOPHOMORES J. Ficek G. Gruenwald ). Guftlirlmctci R. Kastigar H. Kaszynski P. Mannick R. Haydock W. Heffeman D. Heinzel E. Hickey (fojcud mjLt L. Jackson E. Kastigar K. Howard SOPHOMORES R. Kearney W. Kelly E. Kochi s P. Kolczaski R. Kopczyk SOPHOMORES V. Matual D. Phibbs M. Pierson P. Pivonski T. Potthoff L. Precto ticadswiy M. Santoski A. Scardina J. Schatz K. Schellenberger F. Smith L. Snyder J. Stewart R Stupka C. Swanson R. Smith E. Theiss Ckadswuj. R. Thibert D. Tomaszewski P- Tracy c Balestri M. Barrett foadsimij. F R E L. Bianchi R. Bore Hi E. Bornac N F. Burke R. Burkhart E. Bustos A. Butkus R. Byvik 53 ■ J l k facidsimit s: j - H. Denman J. DcNoma C. Didier E. Engelbrechi M. English O. English R. Ficek J. Flanagan Ckadswiy C. Kaufmann P. Kelly K. Kendzierski F W. Kinczcwski M. Klestinski W. Krause E. Kusek R. I.evan W. Lijewski R. Lindner B. McClain K. Marcotte R. Marshall R. Mattingly T. Matuienas R. Menne H. VI in dock M. Monahan J. Murphy T. Murphy (kadsiMii N E ). Palka D. Pohl D. Popowski T. Quinn T. Reiland R. Rcinhard ACTIVITIES Father Victor, Chaplain, sings a Solemn Mass on the first class feasts. Stud nt The focal spot around which the Bedan student lives his student days is the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament. The student enters into the ful- ness of the Liturgy by taking an active part in the daily Mass and assisting at the celebrations of special Feasts. Father Abbot offers a Solemn Pontifical Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception and on the Feast-of Saint Benedict. The students serve as the minor officers for all the Pontificals. 60 fchapsd On First Fridays, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held during school hours. Be- cause of an overflow student body, the Day Students hold group devotions at 12:45, while the Boarders attend the closing at 3 P.M. The Day Students also make use of frequent Confession, Blessing of throats. Distribution of Ashes, etc. Father Raymond acts as Chaplain for Distribution of Ashes. 61 RETREATS For several years, the Academy Students have been, given the opportunity of making two days of Recollection during the school year — one in late Fall, the other in later Winter. From all sources of judgment this arrange- ment seems to be better suited than a three day Retreat. Rev. Rian Clancy, C.P. Being somewhat older and more mature, the Junior Col- lege Students have retained the three day Retreat. Per- haps it is more traditional but it seems to give them more time to ponder their problems more seriously and gives them more time to consult privately with the retreat mas- ter. 62 Rev. Bartholomew Adler, C.P. With the whole student body assembled, Father Abbot blessed the new shrine. He then address- ed the students on the purpose of the shrine, the necessity and advantages of praying to Mary, and expressed the invitation to the students to freouently visit our Lady’s shrine. Vl lcuuj’A Shhim Father Abbot addresses the Students. Father Victor blesses the new statue. Mr. Campbell takes an interest in the progress. Under the inspiration and prodding of Father Victor, the 4th Floor Seminarians proceeded to renovate the Park, especially with the view of erecting a grotto in honor of the Blessed Virgin. Robert Becker and Dennis Woiwode were the master minds, and William McCarty ’39 and family were the donors of the beauti- ful statue. 63 JAe TLcjlv dbbot Oincsmi Entrance to the Gymnasium A View of the Gym with the Stage opened. dioDAai}! Probably the greatest joy to the returning stu- dents was the readiness of the new gymnasium. Having suffered for two years without a gym the new one more than recompensed them for their suf- ferings. Designed by Belli and Belli of Chicago, the vari- ous contractors and trades cooperated to produce a beautiful building. The above Entrance is a good example of the clean lines of the contemporary architecture. lpnmudiun These two views present a good idea of the play- ing floor and the whole interior. The Stage is being completed gradually, but already it has seen much use. As the pictures indicate, the gym is quite well equipped — bleachers, score boards, sound system, and indirect heating and ventilating system. Entrance from Lobby to Gymnasium A View of the Gym with the Stage Curtain opened (DsiducaJtwn Abbot Lawrence addresses the Students. The Blessing Ceremony. After much delay and waiting for the final touches, the new Gym was dedicated on November 18. Father Abbot, accompanied by the Faculty, blessed the new structure and then delivered a dedicatory address. In this talk Father Abbot stressed the purpose of the building and expressed the hope and prayer that through the development of healthy bodies it would lead them to spiritual values. During the ceremonies, Father Abbot blessed a Crucifix and erected it above the doorway, thus dedicating the Gym to God’s use. This was followed by a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving. On an altar erected in the center of the floor, Mass was said facing the students who sat in semi-circle around the altar. The Rector, Father Theo- dore, had the honor of celebrating the Mass. The Crucifix —a reminder of Spiritual values. Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving. The Gym has been in actual use for several month and to date the planning seems to have been wis, The Stage has been so designed as to double for tj tra bleacher seating capacity, for band practice, t individual band practice room, storage rooms, an two dressing rooms. The P. E. Room has been equipped with individua basket lockers and half lockers. It also serves as guest locker room, and a locker room for the poa One of the more popular rooms in the gym is tl T. V. room. It serves the whole student body an makes it possible for the students to witness specu shows and programs. The Training Room and Equipment rooms have i- ready proven their value. The Equipment room is hr nishedwith all steel cabinets and lockers for storap The T. V. Room. The Equipment Room. 68 The room originally planned for bowling is being used for eight ping pong rabies and a shuffleboard. The 'Bowling Alley’. The Lobby is one’ of the most attractive additions to the College. It is finished in stone, tile, and en- amel tile. The north wall contains a small trophy case, and the room opens into the Concessions room. The Concessions Room, an adjunct to the Athletic Department, is well equipped to serve a maximum crowd in the matter of minutes. The room specializes in pop corn, pop, and ice cream. It is also equipped for use by the Mothers’ Club. The Athletic Section contains two locker rooms. Coach’s office, training room, equipment room, two shower rooms, and a room equipped with an automatic washer and a dryer. Many of the above features of the gym were made possible by the generosity of friends, some of whom contributed specific objects others donating toward the common good. The Varsity Dressing Room. 69 Oh! Sooo romantic! Who’s the Bunny, Carey? C. Y. O. The Academy Seniors had the honor of holding the first dance in the new Gym. This was on the night of Homecoming, October 15. Many of the parents were present, and from all observations they enjoyed it immensely. Cheapskate! Making the girl buy her own ticket. DANCES During the course of the school year, each group is per- mitted to sponsor one dance. Boys and girls from the pari- shes in the area are extended a cordial invitation to attend. These dances are very well attended and considered to be a huge success. The finances are nothing to worry about, and Rockefeller would not be interested. CUPID V I I DANCE SUNWY.ff ARYC ST BEDE GYM This sounds good. Filled 'Parking Lot’ for the Shoeless Shuffle. The Physical Education classes seem to be as varied as the minds of the coaches can make them. Starting out in September, all activities are outdoors: setting up exercises, touch football, running, etc. Moving indoors during the in- clement weather, all the facili- ties of the Gym are taxed to the utmost. Basketball, swimming, ping pong, volleyball, dodge- ball, and physical fitness tests. PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES Coach Morris checks off Kelly’s slowness. Mr. Morris supervises the swimming period Probably the most desired of all the facilities is that of the swimming pool. The pool is the same size as the old one, with terrazzo instead of tile, radiant heat on the runways, and 3 dif- ferent system of filtering the water. The pool is also open to the various departments outside class hours. In P. E. Classes the coaches give regular instruction in swimming. 72 Part of the physical fitness tests. The basketball court is large enough for two games at once, or for four games of volley ball. Skin versus the shirts. 73 A nice, gentle game of volley ball. dfjom cjDminq The annual Homecoming cere- monies started on Saturday evening with a bonfire and pep rally. The spirit carried over to the next day, and showed itself first by the fever- ish activity of the decorating com- mittee under the supervision of Fathers Ralph and Bernard. The boys decorated the Arch, the lane, the stadium and the goal posts. This all paid off by the coopera- tion of the Varsity in winning their first game of the season at the hands of a strong Marquette team and spelled the spirit of new interest in fighting and winning. The Mothers’Club sponsored a Ham Dinner following the game, and in the evening the Seniors had the honor of holding the first dance in the new Gym. In all ways, it was an excellent Homecoming. The Juniors become artistic. 74 Getting ready for the Pep Rally. PARTIES Each Department has a number of parties, or more popularly called 'blow- outs’, during the course of the school year. These consist primarily in games, home talent plays, and a maximum of food. The Juniors decorate their club- room for the Christmas season. Nora is admiring the better things to come. Paul listens to an accounting of the past 360 days. Father Kevin finds the candle light sooo dreamy. The most important occasion for these blowouts is at Christmas time. There is a gift exchange, generally with Santa presenting the gifts and each one opening his gift for public admiration, derision, or envy. Some can give it but can’t take it. What’s going on there? (pA£p S minWtianA Study-time for the Minor Sems under the supervision of Father Sebastian. Get ready for the Intramurals. This was the second year for the Prep-Sem Depart- ment, and it saw its enrollment jump three fold. The Minor Sems have their own Dormitory, Study Hall, and Clubroom, all under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin. 78 The boys have their own spiritual exercises with a Day of Recol- lection each First Saturday. They attend classes with the student body and play intramurals with their own class. The program is sponsored by the Diocese of Peoria. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Morning prayers and Compline at night with the College Seminarians. J'OWdh JIooA Father Victor directs the Glee Club Practice makes perfect. The Fourth Floor is devoted to those college students who are fol- lowing the vocation to the Priesthood. Most of their activities consist in studying, but they have time for the finer things of life as well. They have their own intramural teams, and they challenge the Second Floor College teams. They have choir or glee club practice daily, and have their own set schedule of spiritual exercises. They have prayers in common with the Prep Sems and have several conferences weekly. 80 One thing the Fourth Floor boys specialize in is parties. They seem to extend them- selves in this regard, and pass invitations to one and all. Mr. Campbell appears to be enjoying his partaking of their hospitality, and Hans- mann keeps the conversation going. Mills and Dunson apparently are on the entertainment committee. Father Damian wonders if it is all worth while. The committee on food seem to follow the example of all chefs — sampling their own concotions. However, here it looks as though they are sampling someone’s ice cream. The tables show the quantities of food they prepare. 81 During their free time they have the opportunity of watch- ing the best on T. V. JUNIOR COLLEGE The Second Floor College Students sponsor two formal dances during the school year. These are held at the Kaskas- kia Hotel in LaSalle. If the programs are not so good they turn to the playing of cards for solace. As a matter of fact, some of them play cards anyway and earn the anger of the T.V’rs at the other end of the clubroom. CLASSES With this section, we begin showing a little of the classroom procedure. While English has always a difficult subject to capture the fancy of boys, the recent data brought to light by the University of Illinois has aroused more interest and has shown the students the necessity of this subject. Students are required to have four credits in English to be eligible for graduation and it is the rare case when someone creeps through with only three. Emphasis is laid upon the acquiring a taste for good reading and an appreciation of the better authors, to help fill in leisure time later in life. Father Roger supervises some written homework. Another group of Sophomores is under the guidance of Father Placid in English Literature. Father Gregory is in charge of the Department of English. He teaches an Academy Junior class, and also the Freshmen and Sophomores in the Junior College. 85 While each class should be permeated with the teachings of revealed truth, special care is given to a formal course of Religion. Not only is a basic course of doctrines taught and the moral law pointed out, but the teach- ers expound the beauties of the Liturgy and show the importance of the individual in living the spirit of the Church. Father Herbert uses visual aids to point out Christ crucified to the Sopho- mores. Checking over exam papers with the Sophomores is one of Father Michael’s methods of pedagogy. The Life of Christ and a short course in Church History is Father John’s task with the Juniors. Father Andrew attempts to teach the Freshmen about the creative acts of God and the Fall and Redemption of man. It would appear that the upper regions of Latin get to be enjoyable, judging from Father Raymond’s and the class’ smiles. This is a Latin III class. The Benedictines have always been noted for their emphasis upon Latin. From the four divisions of the Freshmen students come three freshman Latin classes. 88 Perhaps it ts a class in entertainment instead of Father Arthur’s Sophomore Latin. Probably they are trying to exile Caesar across the Rhine. Fr. Christopher also teaches Sophomore Latin. Judging from the book marks Caesar hasn’t left Rome for his provincial Generalship. Is it only for the photographer, or does Father Alban really have his boys working that hard? Another Sophomore Latin class. The emerging math students are nurtured along by Father Charles. Here is Freshmen A with letters instead of numbers. The Seniors are astounded by Father Victor’s professed knowledge in Father Alfred supervises an assignment in Freshmen Algebra. At least they look like they are studying. X2 90 With his wealth of historical knowledge. Father David always finds it difficult to get close to World War I with his Sophomores. There are too many interesting causes and effects in Modern History. Father Theodore wastes time trying to teach the geography of the Aegean Sea and the city of Troy guard ing the entrance to the Hellespont to Freshman A in Ancient History. 91 Father Dunstan received his M. A. in English from the Univer- sity of Notre Dame in 1955. Besides teaching English he also teaches American History and has charge of Dramatics, besides prefecting the Sophomores in his spare moments. Notes, notes, notes The mastermind of the Minim Department spends class hours teaching American History and Economics. He also teaches the United States and States Constitution to the Seniors. 92 Junior College. Being a man of wide experience and travels, he enlivens his classes with tales of the lo- calities spoken of in class. He also teaches Church History to the St. Bede clerics. Dire event! Father Felix is handing back the exam papers to his Sophomore history students. He looks as though he either caught them unprepared or was surprised himself by their knowledge. 93 Spending his first year in a chera lab behind the teacher’s desk, Father Bernard is astounded at the boys’ interest in fissionable materials. He also teaches mathematics and prefects the Juniors. Father Hilary teaches a second divi- sion of the Academy Chem class. Father Hilary is the Procurator of the whole in- stitution — the buyer and seller. The Chemistry classes in college are under the direct guidance of Father Gilbert, who also supervises and instructs in mechanical drawing. 94 4 The birds, the bee, the fauna — and formaldehyde — are subjects taught by Father Damian to the Junior College students. He also has a course in hygiene. What makes a neutron and proton meet anyway! The Physics’ class spends its time in working out new and different and more intricate gadgets. Even Father Gordian appears to be vitally interested in the current momentous discovery. When not teaching Physics, Father Gordian teaches mathematics and prefects the day students. 95 Physiology, Biology, and Religion classes keep Father Alcuin pretty busy. Out of the classroom he has charge of the Abbey farm. 96 Father John is in charge of the Library and is assisted by Fathers Bede and Alysius. Father John also has a class in religion while Father Bede teaches Civics. Both are pre- fects to the Day Students. 97 The Commerce Department is under the direction of Father Ralph. He teaches both in the Academy and the College, and also takes his share of prefecting the Junior Boarders. Future Business men. Du bist (or Sie sind) ein A man of many abilities, Father Leonard teaches Geometry, Business Math, and German. He also has charge of the 'SHACK’ and assists with the Senior Boarders. 98 diorwh Sixud niA First row: V. Abell; P. Perona; D. LeClercq; H. Severson; J. Landgraf; C. Arnolts; D. Hoffman; A. Herrmann. Second row: G. McConoughey; T. Mortier; D. Ryan; G. Meersman; D. Wellman; T. McAllister; P. McCollom. Absent: R. Kelly; L. Kiel. dioiwh SkjudsunJtA First row: R. Siebert; L. Jackson; F. Theiss; G. Brown; P. Showalter; D. Tomaszewski. Second row: R. Kearnry; C. Byvik; L. Michaeli; W. Senica; D. Heinzel; L. Krogulski: F. Kastigar; R. Vaessen. Absent: J. Greboner. First row: G. Dorsey; G. Glogowski; M. Kotecki; K. Hughes; C. Didier; T. Guerre; J. Zant. Sec- ond row: R. Berg; R. Ficek; C. Vescogni; C. Balestri; R. Novitske; S. Carroll. Third row: M. Speltz; W. Murphy; E. Kusek; R. Hetrick; T. Quinn; T. Kapacinskas; J. DeNoma. M f N £1oaa OftfkstilA Prep Scms: Fathers Eugene and Sebastian, with James Van Speybroeck, Pres. Each class has its own repre- sentative; M. Santoski, M. Monahan, R. Reiland, M. Bustos, and M. King. The MINIMS Fathers Alfred and Henry with Fred Frank, President. Other officers: Ed. Kusek; Tom Plikuhn; and Jerry Pence. FRESHMAN DAY STUDENTS Fathers Michael and John, with the President, Charles Balestri, standing next to Father Michael. The other Of- ficers are: M. Daniel; A. Gorgal; and R. Levan. QLaAA OfflksM SOPHOMORE BOARDERS Fathers Kevin and Dunstan with the President, Anthony Scardina, sitting on the window sill. Other officers: A. Rodack; D. Heinzel, and P. Tracy. SOPHOMORE DAY STUDENTS Father Gordian, prefect, and Robert Smith, President. Other officers: L. Krogulski and F. Parker. JUNIOR BOARDERS Fathers Bernard and Ralph, with Patrick Hoesel, President. To the right is L. Novreske, and to the left J. Prindiville. junior Day Students: Father Bede with Arthur Pattarozzi, Pres., Dale Flaherty, Gary Carey, and Bernard McGraw. Senior Department: Fathers William and Leonard, with Philip McCollom. Standing: Dennis Ryan, Pres., and Ed- ward Phelan. Senior Day Students: Father Raymond, with Paul Perona, Pres., and Charles Link and Ronald Mini. The drum section consisted of Ed Kusek on the left and J. VonBampus on the right, with the maestro James Van Speybroeck in the center. Shidsmt The clarinetists were: bottom row — J. Prindi- ville; P.Showalter; T. Guerre; F.Speltz; J. Guerre; Second row: R. Mueser; T. Quinn; P. Chesnut; T. Smith. Mr. Bertrand, Director; and Father Henry, Moderator. The members of the Student Band were untiring in their efforts to both practice and play. Practice was held on Tuesday and Thursday noon periods and the 12:45 study period, and on Wednesday even- ings. This meant considerable sacrifice on their part, since they had to make up study, or miss some of the intramurals. The Band was a great success, playing for the football and basketball games. They also put on three formal programs during the year and sponsor- ed two dances to raise funds for new uniforms. Drum section: R. Baracani; W. Lijewski; L. Sny- der; W. Senica; L. Percy. Band Saxes, etc.: T. Hayes; R. Ficek; H. Auchstetter; G. McConoughey. Top row: J. Horan; J. Grebener; W. Egan. The Band in action during a basketball game, with Father Henry directing. Cornetists: J. Zant; R. Lanciotti; E. Phelan; E. Huch. Top row: P. Pivonski; D. Heinzel; J. Ruggerio; and C. Case. The most popular room iff the whole school three times a day is the Refectory. The cooking and preparing of the meals is in charge of the Carmelite Sisters — while the delivery thereof is in charge of students — sometimes. Many times the sitting and waiting boys wonder if the waiters are taking their refection. This picture shows the students making known their desire of'seconds . This year saw a suitable place fixed up for the day students as a Lunch Room. The room used for this purpose has seen many varied uses during the years: Minim clubroom, minim Gym; Father Dominic’s shop; Brothers’ Chapel; German Library; Band room; and most recently as a P. E. Room and Gym - during the rebuilding of the Abbot Vincent Gym. Father John goes into business as a milkman — handling both the white and chocolate variety. SswriinaJiiajrib Monsignor Blecke and the Subdeacons Each summer, St. Bede College plays host to the Seminarians of the Peoria Diocese. For four weeks, the Seminarians give themselves to study, prayer, conferences with their spiritual director, and engage in all types of intramurals and picnics. Bishop Cousins has appointed Msgr. F. Blecke to be the Director of the summer session and the spiritual director. This annual summer session has proven to be most worthwhile in assisting the semi- narian to look more closely into his vocation to the clerical life. Seminarians life guard in the old pool. During the summer of 1955, the Diocese inaugurated a new plan of having grade school boys spend one week at St. Bede’s. This encourages those thinking of a vo- cation to the priesthood a closer view of what is expected and demanded. The semi- narians helped the Rector with prefecting, taking charge of intramurals, the giving of an Entrance Exam. Regular classes were held in the mornings, while the afternoons were reserved for intramurals. Proctoring the Entrance Examination. 108 m� i fiAs—SmiA One hundred and forty boys from the various parishes of the Diocese attended this week. The highlight of their stay was the visit of Bishop Cousins and his inspirational talk. The week proved to be very beneficial in en- couraging of vocations, as can be seen by the phenomenal rise of the Prep Sem Department. The Rector visits with the boys Vk'E-SEH ffiULt Finding out the schedule. Msgr. Blecke helps a distressed soul. JJl WjJLAAlim Some of the masterpieces. These pictures were taken in the famed Natural History Mu- seum, the life work of the late Father Wencel Sholar, O.S.B. It is a monument to his love of Nature — God’s creative work. It is visited annually by hundreds and hundreds of people. And they talk about patience. Indian relic collection. Frames above the Library. R° m 327 is getting a polishing. Ill Vacation, work, or coffee break? Summer vacation saw the monks engaged much more in work than in vacation. First on the list was the Stadium which brings a perennial headache to the school. The Clerics took to their annual — the painting of the window frames. They managed to cover most of these in the school and also in the monastery. ________ SUMME R ACTIVITIES Siwnm£A dclivLiioA The Rector and his rule of thumb. New flooring was laid in three rooms, the janitors helping out on the job. This was the first process in renovating the rooms —new desks, radiation, chalkboards, etc. Even the SHACK came in for its regular touching up. One project that still has things tom up was the laying of storm sewers around the whole college building. Business? Digging for the storm sewers. 112 One project that took con- siderable time was the laying of a new floor in the basement corridor. Popularly known as State and Madison, those work- ing there last summer can at- test to the volume of traffic that insisted on walking through. A long needed addition was that of a new boiler. Shown in the picture is the monster of an oil burning boiler. It can handle the whole school, mon- astery and Gymnasium, and is com- pletely automatic. Quite a crew worked off and on with the cement project. Fathers Gordian and Raymond masterminded the job, doing most of the work of tearing out and hauling away the old floor. 113 The co-editors: Dennis Ryan and Duane Leclercq. Smiling at their own conceited cleverness are the feature mem- bers of the Staff: Walter Utz, Jr.; Victor Abell; and Thomas Mc- Allister. Jh Uia (Bcuuda A pictorial record of the students’ school year is a lmost a necessity. The Staff pictured on this page worked many, many hours to produce what they considered to be an accurate account of the outstanding events of the school year — and some that were not so outstanding. In many places, the Staff also goes on record as to its judge- ments or reactions to the many events that occurred. You be the judge. Sitting: Walter Utz, Jr., photographer, and Gene Bernadoni and Thom- Francis Kasperski, editor; Victor Abell assoc, as Smith, artists. editor, with Father Raymond, the Faculty Advisor. Standing: Robert Kelley and Eugene Murphy, sports, and reporter Robert Smith. Sitting: Lee Nordstrom and Robert Carey, circulation; Father Bede in charge of Alumni news. Standing: Daniel Hoffman and Ed- ward Phelan, reporters; Duane Le- clercq, in charge of features. Absent for picture were Paul Mason and Charles Case. The news of school events and doings is ably handled by Father Raymond and his excellent staff. The staff — and the students as a whole are given every opportunity to de- velop any latent literary ability they might possess. Meeting deadlines was not always the easiest thing, but the student appreciation of the paper and the experience obtained more than amply repaid their efforts. Jh SilvBJdomA The Students clapped for so many encores the group would still be here singing had not the lights been turned on. Yea, or else it were pity but they suffer salva- tion, body and soul. VYluch CLdo Clbojud Wjoihinjc} The initial performance on the stage of the newly rebuilt gymnasium was Shakespeare’s im- mortal 'Much Ado About Nothing’! The University Players did a magnificent performance and en- deared themselves to the students. Probably the funniest of Shakespeare’s plays it struck a cord in the students’ hearts and the reaction was terrific. Hardly a line was missed by the students, and after the show the cast agreed it was the most responsive group of boys in that age range that they had ever played to. On February 5, the Silvertones entertained the students with a program of varied songs-classi- cal, semi-classical, and spirituals. ... and the fine is, for which I may go the finer, I will live a bachelor. ____it must not be denied but I am a plain-dealing villain. Time out for a .... (Rsdaxaiion While the Faculty journeyed to Peoria to attend the Diocesan High School Institute, Mr. Young invited the students to visit his Sports Arena at the edge of Peru and parti- cipate in a day of Pee Wee Golf and a Tournament. All the students par- ticipated and all reported an enjoy- able day. Next on the agenda, was an 'edu- cational’ trip down the Illinois River by Excursion boat. Quite a large number wanted to be educated, so they spent some three hours on the water — too short a time, according to most. Could that be where Father Mar- quette parked for the night? Vim, Vigor, and Vitality. Brother BERNARD SCHE1ER, O.S.B. Brother ALBERT THOMAS, O.S.B. Brother THADDEUS BRADNER, O.S.B. Jh 3Laij $AothcAA Brother Brother Brother LUKE HONRATH, O.S.B. VINCENT ERLACKER, O.S.B. GEORGE MATSUOKA, O.S.B. The life of a Benedictine lay brother is a life dedicated to God, a life given for the performance of daily tasks for the honor and glory of Almighty God. The Brothers take the vows of Poverty, Obedience, Chastity, Stability, and con- version of morals. Their spiritual life consists in the reci- tation of the Office, Meditation, attending Conventual Mass, and serving at Mass. Brother FRANCIS PEASE, O.S.B. Brother DOMINIC WESTGATE, O.S.B JooibaU (Banqusd At a dinner given in honor of the various football teams, the various awards were made — major, minor, and numerals. The dinner was held on November 21 at the Maples, and Merk Met- zinger acted as toastmaster, in- troducing the speaker of the evening — Carl Snavely of Wash- ington University. The meal was certainly enjoyed. The Rector gives the awards. For the past number of years die students have been fortunate in the un- dertaking of the T. B. X- Ray Program. The Faculty, Sisters, work-men, and stu- dents have their lungs x- rayed annually. There is great excite- ment when the reports are returned, but so far no one has obtained a forced va- cation. Scdni fi sudsVYloiJwiA' @Lub The Mothers Club was organized some nine years ago for the 'spiritual, educational, and social interests of the Mothers of the Day Students. Each year a Day of Recollection is held for them in the Student Chapel. At the monthly meetings, various projects and problems are discussed, and twice each year a Guest Speaker addresses the group. Father Raymond addressed the group at Fathers Night this year. Officers Mrs. Andrew Byvik, Secretary, Mrs. Joseph Savio, Treasurer; Mrs. Edmund Wasilewski, Vice President; Mrs. Howard Link, President. Annually, an Open House is held early in September. One of the features is a tour of the school, which this year in- cluded a first look at the new gym. Father Gordian is pictured while showing the Parents a section of the Physical Edu- cation Department. Following the tour, a speech of welcome and a few words about the school policy were given by the Rector, and the Mothers Club Of- ficers extended their hospitality to the Guests by serving a lunch. After- wards, there was a visiting period during which the parents had a opportunity to meet the various mem- bers of the Faculty. One of the most interesting and looked forward to meeting is the famed Christmas Party. After being entertained by the College Glee Club, and the gift exchange having taken place, the true party spirit begins with a game of snatch Bingo — Moth- ers versus the Glee Club. It generally turns out to be a howling success, which the Glee Club wins — because of the Mothers’ generosity. For the past five years the Moth- ers’ Club has sponsored a Dinner on the day of Homecoming and a Card Party and Bazaar on the second Sun- day after Easter. Father Ralph is eyeing some of the promised awards, while Roger is just eyeing. The monies realized by these Dinners and Card Parties are turned over to the Fathers for the purpose of helping along in the plan of renovation. The success of their efforts is plainly visible to the casual visi- tors. Several booths are shown here — with more around the corner. This year, the Party can be held in the Gym again. The Benedictine Oblates are a group of lay people who associate themselves to a specific monastery and promise to follow the Rule of Saint Benedict in directing their lives in the world. From this they share in the good works and merits of the monastery and obtain many special graces. JJib Cahm Iibi SlAJt AA The nuns who take charge of the kitchen, laundry and bakery, come to us from their Motherhouse in Mexico City, and are a Pontifical foundation. In their own convent they have their own Chapel where they carry out the Liturgy of their own Order. Father Hilary acts as Chaplain to the Sisters, giving them conferences in Spanish. They take complete charge of the kitchen, serving both the Monks and the students. They also take charge of the laundry, and do all the baking. With special permission from the Archbishop of Mexico, Father Hil- ary receives their renewal of vows. He also is chaplain for the profes- sion of vows which ceremony beau- tifully symbolizes their whole spiri- tual life. In memory of the Little Flower, the sisters sprinkle the newly pro- fessed nuns with flower petals. Rev. Frederick Winch ell, O.S.B. Death came to St. Bede’s during the current school year and claimed one of the oldest mem- bers of the Faculty. We did not have the pleasure of knowing him personally because of his retire- ment, but we do feel we knew him through the multitude of stories told about him. He was a charter member of the Abbey, having come here in 1907 after his ordination in 1907. A native of Erie, Pa., he finished his studies at St. Vincents. At St. Bede he taught Latin and Religion, and was Infirmarian. He will be remem- bered by the students of other years for his Neu- feld’s Balm and his pneumonia cure. Beginning in 1928, he served in a number of nearby parishes, where he endeared himself to the people, especially the poor. May he rest in peace! ATHLETICS Hit otic Father William Athletic Director RESUME Father William, completing his sixth year as Athletic Director, saw this year the fruition ofhis trials and travels of the past several seasons with the completion of adequate athletic facilities. Many of the features of the new gym are dueto his planning and suggestions. Mr. Gaffney, a' native of Bloomington and a graduate of Normal, is new to our staff. Coaching at Barring- ton and Vandalia for the past several years he has brought us a wealth of knowledge, experience, and spirit. Mr. Morris, a graduate of Quincy College in his own city, is also new to our staff. Coaching in Wis- consin and at Virginia, Illinois, he has shown to each and all what progress can really be like. 128 Coach Gaffney Basketball Coach Morris Football Phil McCollom Co-Captain Most Valuable Lineman S.B. Season’s Record Opp. Guard 6 Mendota 26 12 LaSall e-Peru 33 6 Streator 20 13 Marquette 7 14 Marmion 0 13 Spalding 7 19 Ottawa 30 33 Hall 7 Bucky Link Special mention All State Back Ed Tall on Co-Captain Back Paul Perona Most Valuable Back Back 129 Jim McGrath End The Varsity Top row: Fisher, Tracy, Snyder, DeVoe, Rodack, Senica. Middle row: Novreske, White, Meier, Sospenzi, Schmidt, Corns, McDonald. Bottom row: Schlosser, McGrath, Link, Piano, Cranley, McCollom. THE SEASON The four and four season of the Varsity does not adequately sum up the excellent performance of the new coaching staff. Coach Morris faced a tremendous task in building morale and a will to work and win. That he succeeded is shown in the words of Frank Metzinger, who, at the end of the season, called him 'The Coach of the Area’. The Bruins opened their 1955 season at Mendota..and came home with a 26-6 defeat. The score does not tell the whole story. At half-time, Men- dota was leading 7-0, and St. Bede had muffed several fine scoring op- portunities. Perona made the lone tally for the Bruins, and Bucky Link spent the game being hospitalized for an infection. Tom Cleary Back St. Bede held its first home game with LaSalle-Peru, and absorbed a 33-12 loss at the hands of the Cavaliers. The Bedans outgained the visi- tors in total yardage. The St. Bede touchdowns were made by Jim Boyle and Doc Watson. Streator handed the Bruins their third straight defeat by a 20 to 6 mar- gin. St. Bede outplayed the Bulldogs but couldn’t score when the chips were down. Bad weather caused a lot of fumbles. Ed Tallon scored the one touchdown. Frank Jasiek End The Varsity Top row: Kochis, Smith, BlUmhorst, Kelly, Schlajert. Middle row: W'idlowski, O’Malley, Nov- reske, Mangan, Coach Morris, Ass’t Coach Gaffney. Bottom row: Tallon, Perona, Watson, Jasiek, Cleary, Boyle. After a two week layoff, which time was spent drilling in fundamentals and changing tactics somewhat, the tide started to turn for the Bruins as they dumped Marquette of Ottawa 13-7 on Homecoming Day. Falling be- hind in the early stages of the game, the Bedans began their single wing attack and scored two touchdowns by the half. The second period was spent mostly in defensive football. McGrath and Perona were the scorers for St. Bede. Bill Watson Back The Bruins carried their win- ning streak to two games by de- feating MarmionMilitary Academy of Aurora 14-0. Both touchdowns, made by Watson and Link, were the result of recovering Mar- mion’s fumbles. Ed Cranley Guard Jim Boyle Tackle Tony Piano Guard St. Bede splashed through the snow and mud at Peoria Stadium to defeat Spalding 13-7. The Bruins came from behind in the final period to defeat the Irish with a touchdown by Cleary. Watson had scored the first tally. Dick Schlosser End The winning streak came to an end by Ottawa’s 'area' team handling the Bedans a heart breaking 30-19 loss. Leading most of the way, the Bruins lost the game in the final four minutes of play through a fumble and an intercepted pass. Cleary and Watson were the scorers. 132 Frank Sospenzi Center St. Bede closed the season by handing Hall a hammer-blow 33-7. There was not much doubt as to the final outcome when the Bedans scored two touch- downs the first two minutes of play. Cranley climaxed four seasons of play by scooping a Hall fumble for a score. Mike Corns Back Bill Meier T ackle U'atson takes off against Marquette 133 Ed Mangan Tackle Dave Schmidt Center Dan McDonald Back Gerry Novreske Chuck Widlowski Andy Rodack The spirit of fight and the desire of winning increased al- most incredibly as the season wore on. Credit for this gain must be given to Coach Morris’s patience and hard work. Tallon takes to the field. Against Streator, Perona — our last hope! Fresh-Soph Football Bottom row: McClain, Smith. Tracy, DcVoe, Kelly, Gorgal. Second row: Balestri, Fuertges, Schmaltz, Schatz, VonBampus, Pence, Lijewski, DeNoma. Third row: Brown, Jackson, Ficek, Kelly, Blajewski, Tully, M. English, Novreske. Fourth row: Coach Morris, Snyder, Swietek, Kunkel, Kochis, Evans, Senica, Gregorich. Top row: Kopczyk, Kapacinskas, Blumhorst, Santoski, Stupka, Jar- aczewski, Belletini, Michaeli. Delirium following the Hall Game. 136 Frosh Squad Bottom row: Hurley, Goralczyk, Brown, O. English, Hughes, Kaszynski, Pfeffer, Turigliatti, O’Connell, Bustos, Barrett. Second row: Konieczki, Marcotte, M. English, Denman, Balestri, Marshall, DeNoma, Pence, Casserly. Peolis, Kelly, Popow- ski. Third row: Gould, Dunn, Kaufmann, Haley, Galassi. Dougherty, Murphy. Young, Henson, Mattingly. Speltz. Coach Gaff- ney. Fourth row: Novreske, Glogowski, Frank, Ficek, Sullivan, Swietek, Kapacinskas, Gorgal, Fuertges, Konieczki, Gregonch. RECORDS FROSH-SOPH FROSH Opp. S. B. Opp. Streator 24 7 La-Salle-Peru 13 Marquette 0 0 Hall 7 Mendota 13 0 Streator 27 0 Mendota 0 6 Ottawa 13 VARSITY BASKETBALL Bottom row: R. Mini. T. Cleary. J. Mini, D. Marshall, B. McGraw. R. Hammack. Second row: J. Funk, L. Kiel, J. Boyle. Coach Gaffney, R. Kelley, P. Perona, and A. Gill. The Bruins on Defense against Hall. THE SEASON’S RECORD St. B. 67 56 41 80 71 70 78 69 53 74 88 61 72 70 77 72 62 87 95 60 88 50 Opp. A7 Opp. St. B. 43 2S 48 20 37 . Hall 50 S2 50 6A 39 — ac 42 57 64 lA _ — SO 54 _ — SO 41 25 70 28 54 A7 34 AA Hall 46 ir 55 7 A 57 AA 42 38 02 51 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT f A 40 02 R0 SJ 68 72 BASKETBALL STORY By the close of the 1955-56 basketball season, the St. Bede Bruins had won a total of twenty games in twenty-five contests. Under the direction of Coach Harold Gaffney, the team played brilliandy throughout the entire season. The Bedans were by no means a tall ball club, but what they lacked in height was replaced by spirit. In many games during the season, the Green and White were behind in the latter stage of the contest, but by sheer de- termination were able to come out the visitors. A 67-42 win over Princeton started the season, and then kept rolling over teams like Ot- tawa, Streator, and Mendota. 139 Gill practices his dribbling. Perona eyes the hoop. Jim Mini Kelley tips to Sonny. Ron Mini 140 The Bruins were handed their first defeat at the hands of Dupue, and then lost by two points to a big and highly touted LaGrange team. The Lions were hard pressed by the spirit and sharpshooting of the Mini brothers who together counted 50 points. After the Christmas Holidays, the Bruins hit the victory trail again with a 88-59 win over Marseilles, and continued for eight more games, averaging better than 75 points a game. It was during this series that St. Bede’s avenged its former loss to Depue and won over a highly ranked LaSalle-Peru team by 72-67. Sonny Gill made 23 points in this game, and was vital link in all the victories. Ottawa then upset the Bruins, only to have Kelley lead with 31 points in defeating Woodland. This was the highest individual score during the season. The season ended with a disastrous loss to LaSalle-Peru. Alton Gill St. Bede had the honor of being the host school for the State Regional Tournament. The Bruins were first pitted against Walnut, and then against Mendota. The thrilling game in the finals was St. Bede pitted against La- Salle-Peru. Before a packed house the season’s tie was played off, with LaSalle-Peru pulling ahead in the last two minutes.Perona, playing his last game in a Bedan basketball uniform, played an excellent game. All in all, the season was a most successful one. Playing against superior height all the way, the student body wishes to congratulate the team for its excellent spirit of fight and sportsmanship. Coach Gaffney, with the help of Coach Morris deserves a lot of praise. Jim Boyle 142 Tom Cleary FROSH - SOPH BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row: Coach Morris, V. Matual, M. DeVoe, J. Loftus, W. Jaraczewski, H. Blumhorst, K. Schell enberger. Bottom row: W. Kelly, C. McManus, E. Caron, F. Parker, G. Caron, R. Bellettini. Rule No. 1: Keep eyes on the ball! 144 Terrific Odds. FROSH - SOPH BASKETBALL S.B. 22 ............... Streator..... 23 ............... Princeton ... 28 ................. Mendota .... 36 ................. Depue........ 25 ................. Ottawa....... 24 ............... Marquette ... 31 ................. Princeton ... 25 ............... Ottawa ...... 22 ................. Marquette ... 25 ................ LaSalle-Peru 33 ................. Hall......... 26 ................ Marseilles... 27 ................ Streator..... 49 ................. Mendota...... 36 ................. Hall......... 41 ................. LaSalle-Peru 48 ................. Depue........ I. V. Tournament 33 ................. Ottawa ...... JjuL hman ficuMJbaJU Opp. ,. 23 .. 46 ,. 22 . 31 .. 35 28 ,. 44 .. 29 ,. 44 ,. 29 .. 34 .. 34 .. 39 .. 31 .. 48 .. 21 ,. 41 .. 40 Top row: T. Plikuhn, J. Imhoff, E. Doran, B. McClain, T. Quinn, W. Swietek. Second row: K. Schellene- berger, R. Ficek.C. Balestri, Coach Morris, G. Glogowski, M. Peoplis, J. McCarthy. Bottom row: W. Egan, R. Marshall, W. Kinczewski, R. Byvik, K. Hughes, C. Kaufmann, A. Gorgal. 1955 Baseball A Bedan makes a base hit. The 1955 St. Bede Baseball Team fought under the lead- ership of Edd Kcllow and finished up the season with an 8-5 record. Eleven letter men are returning from last year’s team to give the Bruins quite an asset. The Bedans will open the current season on April 9th against Toluca. With fifteen games scheduled before tourna- ment play the team has high hopes of ranking high in the State Tournament. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM nZT' c Tal borini-T- McNulty, C. McManus, E. Tallon. Coach Kcllow, M. Pierson. K. Monaghan. T. Corcoran. T. Rv n Thi r-T F P“ er; J- Prinrhville, j. Mcllalc. P. Perona, T. Weber, K. Krogulski. G. Moran, W. Wacson, P. Ryan. Third row: E. Lcsniak, R. Mack, A. Pattarozzi, J. Torri, T. Cleary, G. Carey, R. Ficek, W. 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WHOLESALE ELECTRIC MILL SUPPLIES Phone 856 520-522 FIRST STREET LA SALLE, ILLINOIS Phone 770 BONDED ROOFS INSULATED SIDING 937 First Street LUCAS PAINTS ASBESTOS SIDING SHINGLES SAMPO ROOFING, SIDING INSULATION CO. Phone 2319 La Salle, Illinois I CUDAHY Tfyta ffiodccct VALUE TESTED AND PROVED THE CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY UNION STOCKYARDS Omaha 7, Nebraska Qmk bread and pas AT Pierson's Home Bakery 1027 8th St. La Salle, III. Phone 3478 ICi WEDDING BOUQUETS - FUNERAL DESIGNS PROMPT DELIVERY ANYWHERE Phone 3-8531 114 W. Walnut St. OGLESBY, ILL. Phone 600 545 First Street LA SALLE, ILL. Sieg-La Salle Co. Inc. Automotive Equipment, Replacement Parts Machine Shop Service 518 Third Street Phone 2308 La Salle, Illinois 154 CASSIDAY BROS, Wholesale Toys — Novelties — Cigars CANDIES FEATURING JOHNSON'S BOX CHOCOLATES Home Appliances and Household Goods SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS PHONE 275 THE THOMPSON DRUG COMPANY at the EDWARD G. THOMPSON, Prciioint ano Manackr The Store 1 0 CAST r. PAUL STNBCT BDDIkira V A 1 1 C V II 1 IhiniB Les - Buzz or KIINU VALLL T , ILUIINUia PRESCRIPTION MAGAZINES WALLPAPER D. ATI! SHEET MUSIC stationery Phone 4711 cigars KODAKS CANDY Roller Rink Spring Valley Illinois Spring Valley Ice Cream Company SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS NeStler and Son Phone 1 155 PHONE 823 INSURED . . . APPROVED D. H. MAYOU ROOFING CO. Roofing, Siding and General Contractors Ottawa Illinois GEORGE W. SOMNER Industrial Advertising Legal Aerial Publicity Weddings Groups Conventions COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER DIAL 6-9036 207 N. Bourland Peoria 5, III. JOHN J. McGRATH Wholesale Dealer In Fresh, Frozen, and Smoked Fish Phone 3154- 3-8831 305 E. Bridge St. Streotor, III. Compliments of W.V. W Vk CRUM CLEANERS OGLESBY, ILLINOIS All New Synthetic Dry Cleaning and Sta-Nu hi him coohritivb mi, in. Haldm, III mu is 156 SPKI (i VALLEY � « . - ILLIVftlS Phone ED J. COVENY MOTOR SALES CARS — TRUCKS TRACTORS and IMPLEMENTS DEARBORN IMPLEMENTS Telephone 151 315 Illinois 157 Spring Valley KOYAK RIVA WHOLESALE rillCH COM, Inc. GRANVILLE, ILLINOIS Mr. Frank Serrine, President Phone: Granville 115 THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE PHONE 220 I 10-1 14 W. ST. PAUL ST. SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS Zinalay Flashing Valley Gravel Stop Eavetroughs—Downspouts—and Fittings Your Community Newspaper PHONE 3200 La Salle Illinois La Salle ZINC Illinois I Ftexoti I CAN BE LAID RIGHT OVER WOOD OR CEMENT FOUNDATION FLOORS ■M • FLEXOTILE VT if ,j§ N ' OLD WOGD 'AIRE MEoH RUBBER BOND CONCRETE FLEXOTILE FLOOR 158 COMPANY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS W. H. MAZE COMPANY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS COAL and COKE Phone 1742 Peru Illinois ' , „ . PERU ILLINOIS Largest Selection of Furniture and Floor Coverings in Central Illinois PHONE 324 159 ILLINOIS SAND GRAVEL CO SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS MAIN OFFICE—Corner Greenwood and Erie Sts. Main Office Telephone 101 WASHED SAND and GRAVEL Plant Telephone 504R1 South of Spring Valley Bridge ROAD GRAVEL TORRI GRAIN SEATONVILLE ELEVATOR COAL-FEED-SALT SEED FENCING GRAIN-FEED BUILDING MATERIAL COMPTON ILLINOIS SEATONVILLE ILLINOIS MIDWAY GARAGE Bud McNamara, Proprietor Class of '38 TRACTORS-TI RES GASOLIN E-OILS AUTO ACCESSORIES and REPAIRING 160 BULK BOTTLEGAS SERVICE BETTER GAS THE IDEAL FUEL Cooking—Water Heating Refrigeration Home Heating—L.P.G.—Motor Fuel Commercial SUPER-CROST HYBRIDS BETTERS AS CO. APPLICATORS AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS 226 Marquette St. Phone 1717R LA SALLE, ILLINOIS KENTLAND FERTILIZERS INDIANA WESTCLOX We wish the members of the class of 19 56 health, happiness, and success in the days ahead. WESTCLOX Division of General Time Corporation La Salle-Peru, Illinois BIG BEN - World’, best- known alarm clock. MOONBEAM - Electric Alarm - Calls you silently. BABY BEN ALARM Popular little brother of Big Ben. 2ticheUen QUALITY FOODS““ 1862 SPRAGUE WARNER, CHICAGO A DIVISION OF CONSOLIDATED FOODS CORPORATION 161 PERU ILLINOIS cWnuintL Cf)fcctxic C om ?any GENERAL ELECTRIC 612 East 4th Street Phone 2880 PERU, ILLINOIS Compliments of HIRES ROOT BEER Peru Federal Savings and Loan Association 1800 FOURTH STREET Refreshes Right Peru. Illinois Enterprise Bottling Co. La Salle Phone 569 Illinois 16? Compliments Of mu s. Miniiiav mm Chicago, illivois F. ITIeuer I Bro.Co. MARTY SVETE’S Peoria, Illinois TAVERN HARDWARE and INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES 1201 Morrow Avenue Official St. Bede Photographers Since 1932 North Chicago Illinois Phone DE 6-4842 Marty Svete Root Class of ’28 Photographers 2X8 SO. WABASH AVE. - CHICAOO 4. ILLINOIS HARRISON 7 - 8200 HEAVY GRADING ROAD CONTRACTORS J. P. HOLLERICH CO. Office 310 Brunner St. PHONE 730 P. O. Box 391 La Salle, III. 163 MALONE'S DRUG STORE WESTERN TIRE AUTO STORE RADIO-TV 129 Marquette La Salle Ph. 221 601 2nd St. La Salle Ph. 29 ACKNOWLEDGMENT For the inestimable support given to the Via Baeda by all of the ADVERTISERS and PATRONS, the members of the Staff are deeply grateful. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance given by the Root Studio through the gen- erosity of Mrs. A. Same Is and Mr. John Roche; the help given by Gene Bernadoni, Arthur Smith, Thomas E. Smith, and Father Raymond, O.S.B. To these people specifically and to all who, in any way, helped in the production of the VI A BAEDA of 1956, we express our heartfelt thanks and we fervently pray that God will bless them for their generous support. ADVERTISING PATRONS Andes Candy—LaSalle Bader-Blas Clothiers—Peru Balestri Son—Spring Valley Braida’s Service Station Bureau County Republican Alois H. DeClercq, Gen. Cont.—East Moline First National Bank, Oglesby Fitch’s Laundry - Dry Cleaners Fredman Bros. Furniture Co. Fuertges Brothers Market—Bradford Hallen Camera Shop—LaSalle Herrcke’s Hardware—LaSalle Hummer Furniture Co.—LaSalle Hurley Sporting Goods—Peru Igloo—Peru John Verona—Realtor—Ottawa K C Floor Covering—Spring Valley Kaskaskia Hotel—LaSalle Kastigar’s Market—LaSalle Kohry’s Restaurant—Peru Ladd Lumber Coal Co. Malooley’s Food Market—Spring Valley Mueller Funeral Home—Peru Paul Kohry’s Men’s Furnishings—LaSalle Perona Perona—Spring Valley Peru Greenhouse Peru Motor Company Potthoff Kuehn Market—Peru Pretto Cabinet Corporation—Oglesby Ream Insurance Company—Peru Shield’s Funeral Home—Oglesby Sigmund Electric Co.—LaSalle Uranowski IGA Super Mkt.—LaSalle Ed. Weiland, Inc.—Peru Zukowski Son Furriers—Spring Valley PATRONS Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Aplington Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Ciocca Dr. and Mrs. W. Farley Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Geiger Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Haskins Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Jacobs Dr. and Mrs. George Lucas Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Miller Dr. James Rooney Dr. and Mrs. W. Scanlon Dr. and Mrs. Harry A. Small Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Toraason Dr. and Mrs. Walter Utz Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrobel Rt. Rev. Clarence Higgins Rt. Rev. A. A. Jogodzinski Very Rev. F. P. Blecke Rt. Rev. Leo P. Henkel Rev. S. D. Bernard! Rev. M. H. Coughlin Rev. Edward Duncan, S.T.D. Rev. Joseph Farley Rev.John Gordon 164 Rev. Leo L. Henkel PATRONS Mrs. Mary Helms Rev. George Kuzma Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hickey Rev. George Jung, O.S.B. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Horan Rev. James Lauer, O.S.B. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Horan Rev. Charles Martin Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Howard Rev. Carl Mayes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes Rev. August Mey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kapacinskas Rev. Caimir Miller, O.S.B. Mrs. Helen Kinsella Rev. Daniel Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kochis Rev. John Roche, C.M. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kramkowski Rev. Norbert Tibesar, O.S.B. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kruse Rev. Anthony Wehrmann, O.S.B. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kusek Rev. Michael Zelcznikar Mr. and Mrs. Albert LaFlamme Rev. 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Evans Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pohl Mr. and Mrs. Edward Glogowski Mr. and Mrs. John Rodack Supreme Dairy Products Company -The ’Babies Choice'' Oglesby UNITED CIGAR STORE M. J. CURTIN CURTIN PLUMBING AND HEATING WALTER M. CURTIN TELEPHONE 1031 237 BUCKLIN STREET LA SALLE, ILLINOIS Knights of Columbus Calvert Council No. 792 La Salle-Peru Illinois Quality means so much PERI COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 2325 4th Street Telephone 321 PERU PAUL COHARD IDIAHond (ffrrtifirO StmcUfift _J_ENV_E LDYl REGISTERED JEWELER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY 507 EAST 5th ST. PHONE 627 One and one half block west of Westclox ILLINOIS 167 7 it'd GOOD FOOD you Utt... stop at the IGLOO DRIVE-IN Sandwiches Soft Drinks 2819 4th Street PERU, ILLINOIS CURB SERVICE Phone 849 MAURICE T. J. HALEY’S TRANSFER LOCAL and LONG DISTANCE Maurice Olshansky. Owner HAULING ONE STOP SERVICE STATION SPORTING GOODS DISTRIBUTORS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 7807 S. Hals+ed St. Gasoline and Motor Oils Telephone: Vincennes 6-8626 Batteries and Accessories CHICAGO 20, ILLINOIS Lee of Conshohocken Tires and Tubes for Passenger Cars and Trucks Best Wishes to Our Friends Phone Oglesby 3-8524 at St. Bede. DRIVE IN PLEASE— DRIVE OUT PLEASED 168 CARUS CHEMICAL COMPANY, Inc. American producers POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE and other specialties 1375 Eighth Street LA SALLE, ILLINOIS H. LEVINE CO. WHOLESALE FRUIT . PRODUCE JOBBER SUGAR 40 W. First St. La Salle, Office Telephone 1780 DELVALLEE'S CLOTHING Mens’ and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Popular Prices 124 E. Walnut St. Phone 3-8514 Oglesby, 111. SOEDLER CONTRACTOR Plumbing Heating Electrical ST. MARY S ACADEMY Boarding School for Girls Nauvoo, Illinois conducted by BENEDICTINE SISTERS and Sheet Metal Contractors PATRONS PERU, ILLINOIS Telephone 338 Established in 1872 Dr. and Mrs. V. J. Piscetelli Mr. John Evans Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans Mr. and Mrs. C. N. 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