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

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I 5 1 w ig at 5 5 5 3 s The lass of 1958 Presents VOLUME XVI T h e I 9.555 44, 958 0 QU, O 0 CJ 54, '7 as Us I4 fn va E lfgl 'O Co 0 x '90 ILLXNO VIA HAEDA .lust as this air view of St. Beale presents the complete campus and its surroundings, we the staff of the VIA BAEDA hope that this book will provide you with a full view ofthe Bedan way. ln future years when you turn these pages to excite your memory of youthful days, you may begin to fully appreciate what life at St. Becle really means. Views - 7 - 14 us Life illl Faculty - 49 - 66 duates E V Organizations - Undergraduates - 89 - 126 W 0l'Life Advertisements - Patrons - 169 - 200 Sports - 139 - 168 5 Foreword s Fw -if .f 'Stiff Y.-252 ff!! 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This lane takes us to the Bedan Way of life. The Administration building, part of which dates back to 1889, is still the center of our student life. 8 Our Abbey Built in 1942, the monastery houses the priest, cleric and brother members of the Benedictine community. At the present time a fourth floor is being added to the abbey to provide additional living quarters for the expanding community. This building also contains the various chapels in ' which the monks fulfill their primary duty of praising God in the liturgy. Freshly fallen snow adorns the ivy at the tower entrance to the monastery. 9 Our mnasium . . . . . Students and casual visitors alike admire the beauty of the recently built gymnasium. The inner confines of the gym provide the student with many recreational facilities. Besides a two court basketball fl , , dressing rooms, club rooms, and a ping pong area. oor, this building provides a well-equipped stage an indoor swimming pool athletic 10 Our Campus . . . lmprovements and additions are constantly in process. ln the fore- ground two fathers are making a part of the courtyard ready for a con- crete surface. Continuing on through the courtyard, the road brings us to a spacious football stadium and campus. This panoramic view from behind 'home plate' shows the monastery wing at the left, the sisters' convent, the adminis tration building, the power house, and the new gymnasium at the extreme right. I l Uznf rounds . . . . . Spring and summertime show the beauty of nature, and the campus of St. Bede is no exception as one strolls through the grounds and park. To the left is the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. Recently erected outdoor Stations of the Crass encompass the front park of the school. Ever popular, to both the old and new student, is the fish pond in front ofthe school. ln the background the Sacred Heart statue calls all to enioy the serenity and peace of the park. I3 Our Farm ..... Down through the centuries the Benedic- tine way of life has been closely connect- ed with the soil and has handed down the skills of agriculture. lt is no wonder then that a Benedictine school, such as ours, has a farm associated with it, where the tilling of the soil brings alive the miracles of God in nature. The dairy barn is pictured at the top ofthe page and below that is a close-up of some of our fine registered Holstein cows that boast of high production records. Besides the seventy some acres in front of the abbey, the monas- tery also tills more than one hundred acres of bottom land along the Illinois River. a 5 i 1 4 I i 1 f E E ecom' enrollment marks . . . xl' Y M4 if wfff' Loaded down with all manner clothes that our parents trust will faithfully laundered every week, experience the first mad rush registration day activities. of be we of i Father Dunstan, newly appointed Director of Studies this year, charts the course of Hugh Devine's studies for the coming year. Larry Lampe's parents supervise the iob of unpacking to make sure that everything is neat, at least for the first day. Textbooks are a necessary evil, and Father Leonard gladly supplies them, for a price of course. The student is the paying half of the business deal. opening of 6 7th school year The pleased expression on Father Victor's face must indicate that the Bursar has completed 'paid in full' arrangements with Jerry Kelly's father. The collegians are no exception to that first clanging of the class bell, and Father Gregory wastes no time in preliminaries, as he stresses an important point in Rhetoric class. I7 Registration is closely followed by classes. Father Phillip instructs all his novice typists, Raymond Swift, Charles Swanson, Robert Ryan, Rich- ard Goralczyk, and Tom Pfeffer, to keep those eyes off the keyboard and on the paper. P Um' dai! activities . . . Our day begins at 6:30 when we rise, wash up, md then are off to Mass at 7:00. From chapel we go to break- fast, and from thence to the study hall, at which time our day student companions join us. The morning classes begin at 8:25 with four fifty minute periods after which time we Student Chaplain, Father Marion, O.S.B., begins the prayers of the Mass. Sophomore religion class always is interesting under Father Andrew's method of approach as is vivified by the interest shown by Jim Wolf, Paul Tangora, and Joe Fogerty.. take time out for lunch. Changing classes often brings traffic jams, but there seems to be a semblance of order. Carl Swanson fforegroundi, Louis Pretto fturning cornerl, Chuck Quilty lon right raili, as is Tom Nauman, Paul Showalter Con left raili, with Mike Walker and Tim Shank fat head of stairs, are a fine example of what could be done. l8 are varied Day students bringing their lunch from home may buy milk in lunchroom located in the basement of the school. Dick Byvik is helping himself to a bottle of chocolate milk after Father John collects the token. After lunch the day students play'their regularly scheduled intramural gamesto l2:45 and then all students goto a study y period lasting to 1:30. During this forty minute period, when i necessary, other extra curricular activities take place such as band practice, pep sessions, and important assemblies. Day students and boarders alike can always use study time because most of the students carry four solid subiects. Intramural football, as here being played by the senior and iunior day students, forms an integral part of St. Bede's sports program. Faculty and students alike admire our hard working second floor janitor, Mr. Joseph Jiggie' Perardi. , Receiving mail from home is always a pleasure and Bill Riley posses out mail to Minims at 'l2:5O period. Mike Mahoney is engrossed in his parents' report on whatis going on in Oxford, Indiana. 19 Our clazigf activities . . . Our thirst for knowledge finds a ready appeal to the voluminous and modernly furnished library. Father John, head librarian, fstanding at deskj, explains to his assistant, Duane LeClercq, something about overdue books. Paul Chesnut, in the foreground, Tom Potthoff, at the dictionary, Jorge Mealla, at the left, along with Bob Ellerbrock, Jay Schatz, Andy Rodack, and Harold Gregorich are intent on doing some pressing research work. Off to the bus the day students go at 3:15. Junior College classes taught by Mr. T. Bowyer Camp- bell have always been interesting because of the professor's vast experience. Ernie Pizzamiglio, here, questions a history note. After two periods in the afternoon, the school day is completed. Day students return home and board- ing students stop at Father Leonard's 'Shack' for refreshments. Depending upon the season of the year, intramural activity and varsity practices take place after school to 5:30 in fall and spring. ln the winter months intramurals are held after supper, 20 God to bl cf, -bog., F h are varied S fQl'ldin9 era 353 'he Q1 er lr food. S and Students Us From outside recreation our life now returns to t 5:30 at which the inside. Study hall comes a time we may study, go to the library, write letters, and read magazines. At 6:00 we eat ' ' 7:15 d after which we have recreation to , an The daily routine thence to study once again. is called to a halt when we retire for the night, ' f only to awaken the next day to the clangmg o the bells. 1' k Almlghfy T051 Funk' ff: S fl-'mp sho' l W . GY fo ,fs b' ls on Mika Fa o . H I1 . Ibct, 'Uni ey is ready to ri? but n case H misses ound t ral art of the student's Studying forms an in eg p life at St. Bede. Homework, written as well as mental, is plentiful, but the student can find ample time to complete his work. Each study period is supervised by one of the d nt may receive help if Fathers, and the stu e he finds a difficulty. EEKLY , .,. .W HIGHLIGHT - T The student's daily preparation, recitations and examinations are considered in estimating his grades. After the first six weeks of each semester and again after twelve weeks, estimated reports are is- sued. These are intended to give the student and his parents an in- dication of his progress. Full re- ports are issued only at the end of the semester, and are the official record of work accomplished during the semester. Father Marion is proctoring a weekly test given to his students studying Greek. The victims are Ken Glubczynski and Ken Marchulones in front, and Don Oberle and Dick Reiland to Father's right. Something new was added this year when Father Gabriel Bullock, O.S.B., offered to start a group of prep seminarian freshmen in appreciating art. Jim Hogan and Frank Frisch fclosest to the display, with Jim Moore, Dave Linton, and Clarence Davis, farther back, scrutinize the Christmas cards Bernard Jdrechi is doing d distasteful rob made by class members out of linoleum blocks. Class meetings for any boqrder ,, that of cleaning our dirty took place eV9 Y 5'-7fU dUY m0f 'in9- laundry from his locker once a week. 22 T NT fXT TD DUTN A NT T THU ln M Mahoney try to outwit each other in a game of chess. Bedan lite on the week ends is not without its study periods, but more time is given to relaxation and sports. On Friday evenings it could be a movie or watching the varsity play football or basketball. Saturday and Sunday mornings could bring more intramural activities or general leisure time events such as swimming, ping pong, shuffle- board, hikes, and the use ot the clubroom for card playing. Freshman are agog when they first arrive on the campus and behold the area's outstanding indoor swimming pool which affords many pleasurable moments-. 23 Since the introduction of shuffleboard four years ago, students, like Mike Wagner, beam with pride at their uncanny skill. Father Marion is about to enter the confessional with Bernie Miks, Mike English, and Jim LePelI forming a waiting line. Saturdays and Sundays Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is celebrated. Reverberating voices are heard as the entire student body ioins in singing the Benediction hymns with accompaniment by Pat Collins, our organist, as shown at the right. r WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS - No man is truly educated who is ignorant of his duties toward God and man. Any system of education which has no provi- sion for moral and religious training is incomplete. On Sundays a high Mass is sung while during the week a dialog Mass is celebrated at which the students recite the ordinary of the Mass along with the priest. Sunday sermons augment the classroom instructions in the religious training of the student. During the varsity football and basketball seasons Friday noon periods were used for pep sessions. Faculty men and players would appeal to the student body for school spirit and loyalty to the team. The football stadium was the scene of the first pep session as the rector, Father Theodore, addressed the student body. 24 - O RBEDA LIFE All the articles that appear nowadays concerning the teenager and television could not wholly apply to the St. Bede student. Television is available every night for an hour, but it is a rarity to see over a handful of students watching. Town permission is granted to boarding students on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Most students will avail themselves of the local theaters such as Jim Palka, Joe Meyers, Francis Beck, and Bob Benedetti are about to enter the Maiestic theater in LaSalle. Our own movie schedule brings some of Hollywood's best motion pictures to the stu- dent body. The movies are shown in the gymnasium with the basketball bleachers being used as theater seats. The team of Steve Staats, Jim Capes, and Bob Novreske supervise the proiecting encl. 25 GTHER HIGHLIGHT - On the first Friday of every month day students have the opportunity of going to Mass and Holy Communion. Father Victor is here distributing Holy Communion as Ken Hughes and Allan Gorgal are waiting to receive. An opportunity to earn a great deal of spiritual profit was made available to the students of St. Bede when a Day of Recollection was held for them on November 21. Part of the day's program consisted of conferences given by Father Henry Bruce, C.P. and Father Henry Bonnike who are here talking to Francis Speltz and Bob Thibert. Ash Wednesday begins the traditional season of Lent. Father Marion, assisted by Fathers Felix and Christo- pher, places ashes on Tom Banta, Allen Anderson, Ray Calpin, and Wayne Burke. Occasionally during the school year the students attend special devotions, such as novenas to the Blessed Virgin and to St. Benedict, the May devo- tions, and extraordinary ceremonies on major feast days. Twice a year, on the feasts of the Immaculate Conception and of St. Benedict, Father Abbot Law- rence lat the right, celebrates a pontifical high Mass in the students' chapel. Everyone trying to live the spirit of the liturgy with full laity participation Fathers and students commemorate Palm Sunday services by marching in procession with palms in arms, from the monastery to the chapel. I THE LIFE OF BEDA At various times during the year dances were sponsored by the various departments. The seniors, iuniors, and sophomores, day student and boarder, each took their turn at organizing and making ready for dances in September, October, November, Decem- ber, January, February and May. Most of the dances were held on the campus thus supplying the students opportunities for association with the fair sex. C.Y.O. groups from the local parishes ioined in making the dances enioyable and success- ful. Nag! -1 1313, ' J, i T? ln connection with the dances refresh- ments were always served consisting ot cold drinks and pastries. As tradition would have it, there was no extra charge for the refreshments. Refreshment break at dances usually came around 9:30 and then the television room became the center of attraction instead of the dance St. Bede is situated in the heart of the Illinois River Valley, noted for its scenic beauty. Only a few miles east of St. Bede is the historic Starved Rock State Park and the wild grandeur of Deer Park. During the course of the year the student body makes an all day picnic. -115 George Dorsey and Father Sebastian take off from trail blazing at Starved Rock and get a bite to eat OTHER HIGHLIGHT - lnfirmarian, Father Sebastian, takes the thermometer reading of his patient, Tony Dokewicz. Ever on the alert to guard the health of our student body, the Illinois State Department of Public Health sent a mobile tuberculosis X-Ray unit to the campus in February. To the surprise of the Bedans, who received Asian Flu shots, the flu invaded the campus less than a week after the shots were given. They soon discovered, however, that they had con- tracted another type of flu, and not the Asiatic kind. Father Sebastian soon discovered that the infirmary could not hold the sick students as a number of other rooms had to be con- verted into temporary infirmaries. Second semester brings its new arrivals, and here are late additions looking at the main bulletin board: special student, Jose Salvador, Donald Schmaltz, sophomore boarder, and Eugene O'Rourke, iunior day student. 28 There is no one place of interest on the campus which attracts so many visitors and which leaves such a lasting impression as its National History Museum. Jim Palka and Bill Bloch admire the American buffalo at the very entrance of the museum. Six ro eight inches f o show CO yer the Qfound as f ' . Ins Picfu Pat Shine is a skillful artist with his skates. . KE. Attack and counter attack is in order as freshman boarders have a gay old time trying to control the hill. THE LIFE OF A BEDA re is t Qkefl fr om fhe Southw e st corner of me CamPUs ln these surroundings of natural beauty the students have ample opportunities for a variety of activities of a healthful and entertaining nature - for the entire year. They may find pleasure after class hours in hiking through the woods, skating, skiing, or a good old fashion show-ball fight. Here they are free from the confinement of the city, yet close enough to partake of the necessary advantages. 29 Students coopemtion nets 3 S S 3 or missions -T'WW Mission D01'-W' . 5 the Si. Bed' . C0'C'T'1 2?'f--f'.,.d Lvle Micke - A. .., f....a4-maui yur- hrowl 9 The sophomore o ring C, baseball T ts bY 5Ponso chaue--sv '- b orders ofiefed O 'n game- pqffi ciPC'n ln order to make their contribution to the missionary activity of the Church, the students of St. Bede sponsored a bazaar for the second year in a row on January 12 in the Abbot Vincent Gym- nasium. Due to the enthusiastic efforts of the students and the generosity of those whose help the students soli- cited, the proceeds from the bazaar amounted to Sl,550, marking an in- crease of about S400 over last year's revenue. On the night of the bazaar the gymnasium was filled with a variety of booths arranged by the students of the different departments, under the direc- tion of their prefects. An abundance ofprizes, donated by students, parents, and friends rewarded the efforts, skill, or luck of the participants. While the bazaar was in progress from 8 until 'lO:30, students circulated through the crowd selling chances for a variety of prizes that were raffled off during the evening. The floor show fbelowl for the evening fea- tured masqueraders Tim Matulenos, Pat Gust, Mike English flirting with fabulous 'Gertie' portrayed by Jim Hagan. V Ray Calpin, Tim Gould, Art Schuenmann, and Tom Duncan help blow up l,5O0 bollons for the freshman dart booth. ' 30 Guest Speakers Give Us New deals The Seniors were brought up to date on their military obliga- tions and the various service plans they could follow in the forces by battle scarred veter- an, Sgt. John Walters of the Marine Recruiting Service. The second in a series of career conferences for the academy upperclassmen was given by Doctor G. Toraason on Feb. 5. The Peru doctor, who had graduated from St. Bede Academy in 1939, talked to the iuniors and seniors about the medical profession. Among the various things discussed by Doctor Toraason during his three and a quarter hour talk were: the requirements for entering medicine, the potenticlities of the medical profession for the achievement of one's purpose in life, the duties ofthe doctor, the temporal and spiritual advantages of a doctor's life. At the close of his address Doctor Toraason answered many specific questions asked by the students. 3l Father Anthony Gendusa, M.S,C., below, gave the stu- dents and faculty an interest- ing illustrated address about life on one of the Australian islands on Feb. 3. The mis- sionary priest's address was based on his own personal experience of eleven years in the bush among the natives, called Kanakas , on the Aus- tralian governed island of New Britain, located northeast of Australia. Guest erform ers William 5hakespeare's 'Taming Of The Shrew' was presented in the Abbot Vincent Auditorium for the entertain- ment of the students and faculty in December. This most frequently pro- duced of Shakespeare's comedies was interpreted by the cast of Players lncorporated, nationally famous travel- ing troupe of dramatists, who appeared on the St. Bede stage in the fall of i955 with the presentation of 'Much Ado About Nothing. The Shakespearean play, which was presented at St. Bede, is one of the 'Immortal Bard's funniest come- dies. Members of Players lncorporated are former students of the famous Speech and Drama Department of the Catholic University of America, noted for the many Broadway hits which have 1 originated from this theatre. The C.U. X Drama Department is under the direction of Father Gilbert V. Hartke, a Dominican priest, one of the most prominent figures 1 in the American theatre today. e or H . ,.., U.- e J. by ,ng of the Shrew ,Qiciagn of the giwkfiilf masterful PE ' 'Y IT!-'e Tam mccrpomted pro and Gino Confor i the PloYe'5 NYS the Sl 'e ' Eiisvefmw' P Cl'llO- St. Bede students were taken on a musical tour of the world by Pearl and Edwin Kappel during a convocation held in the Abbot Vincent gym- nasium in November. The conductors of the musical tour are pictured at the right with their accompanist, Myrtle Banko. Compositions of such masters as Verdi, Schubert, Rogers- Hammerstein, and Victor Herbert were included in the Kappels' program, s Garfield Henry's Silvertones , internationally famous concert group were featured at a student assembly on February 20. Pictured at the left are director Garfield Henry, top left, and four of his colleagues. Among the many selections to be included in the hour and a half program were songs by Gounod, Schubert, Handel, Gershwin, Dvorak, Romberg, Youman, and Kern, a medley of negro folk music. 32 The Lithuanim performance on the St. Bede stage was sponsored by the New Dawn Society' which is composed of St. Bede students of Lithuanian herit- age. The performance consisted of a variety of Lithuanian fold songs sung by the full chorus as well as others sung by smaller groups and a few solos. Before each number Mrs. Ste- phens explained the background and of the selection. The gaily colored costumes in which the singers appeared for the performance are re- he traditional garb n various sections of Lithuania. contents production s of t worn i entertain us M. , 9 S 4' sfePl1e in the St. Bede Boston Sham- game for the roc s, general benefit of the St. Bede athletic fund. Leading the Magicians is Marques Haynes, the est dribbler , owner carved an enviable niche for hims f ' al basketball circles. pro essron Haynes and his Magicians proved to be the No. 'I I . box office attraction in basketball last year, p aylng to over a 1,000,000 fans on their 287-game tour of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They also appear- Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town' TV program. ed on The picture above shows the Magicians funny man , Sam Wheeler, shooting a free throw. The famed Harlem Magicians appeared gymnasium in November against the k in a professional basketball world's great- and star of the team who has elf in national 'OUP In ns at fhe o program Pre lah of H19 Pictu . re d. senfed In Ocfob 'fears l., e , er - r Lithuanian choral Banks, checker champion of the world, gets set to make his next move against one of the many students, whom he played at one time during his appearance at St. Bede in September. This is the second time in two years that Mr. Banks entertained the students with his phenomenal ability in chess and checkers. M Banks' appearance at St. Bede Arrangements for r. were made by Father Edward Mahoney, O.S.B., who was ' f 'llness. unable to compete with the champion because o I 33 Home ' 507721 ng dmws many alumni ' ns a victorious toon.:-.. b r l3 a memorable one .,. d ith streamers ot gre-.. - Beautiful decoratio , ke the 1957 homecoming on Octo e front oi the school was decorate w t the very entrance at the building. H.-A ing to l'nC ' St. Bede alumni. The G ' White olastic tlag flying high a l arg il ' After the homecoming game, wan D1 .... about two hundred alumni and their families iammea ...v , freshments ancl to visit olcl school mates and teachers. Above, . -., acquaintances. partake at re Perona, and John Campbell renew 34 m-L-.ms i-....M The extensive decorations that decked the campus for Homecoming Day represented many hours of work in preparing the decorations by the committee consisting of several fourth floor men, and many of the iunior boarders under the supervision of Father Ralph Netry. At the right, the north end of the school building presents a beauti- ful color scheme. Mrs. James McFadden is filling th served to the guests at the homecoming supper. About fifteen hundred guests partook of the after game supper, which was sponsored for the sixth consecutive year by the St. Bede Mothers' Club. Under the chairmanship of Mrs. A. Smith and Mrs. D. Chonowski, at the right, the supper was prepared and served by the Mothers' Club members, who efficiently took care of the large crowd of diners that kept the student dining room constantly filled from immediately after the game until 8:30 in the evening. A revenue of more than 1200 dollars was realized as a result of this year's benefit homecoming supper. Proceeds from this event have been presented to Father Theodore, rector, and in accord with the wishes of the St. Bede Mothers' Club, they will be used, as in the past, for a variety of improvements in the facilities of the school and campus. ,,m......-'smash 5 wggwm-m--N-W Penetrating the very heart of the meaning of Christmas, the members of the Minim Department, under the direction of Father Arthur, presented a Nativity drama entitled 'David the Shephercf. Interpreting the leading roles in this scene are William Winkel as Joseph, James Stack as Mary, Tom Funk as the angel, and John 0'Reilly as David, the Shepherd. CHRISTMAS WEEK Jim O'Connell and Hank Hannigan put the finishing touches on orna- menting the Christmas tree in the Junior clubroom. Postponing their Christmas celebration until after Advent, the members of the Prep-Sem department partake of the traditional Christmas dinner on the feast ofthe Epiphany, 'the twelfth day ofCl1ristmas'. 36 Besides special clubroom decora- tions, the Juniors prided them- selves on the new look' given the refectory for their Christmas dinner party. Every party had a Santa Claus and the student best qualified to fill the suit Uames Haganl was a willing performer. Here, along with a no doubt witty saying, is a present for Felix Zintak at the sophomore festivities. uw-......, ! Santa Claus digs deeply into his bag for a special present at the combined Boarder-Day Student Senior social AT ST. BEDE The central part of the Minim clubroom during the pre- Christmas season was the crib, here admired by Eddie Schreiner and Tom Konitzer 37 elaina' the scenes 0 edvm IQ? are the - ' - Above, some of the Carmelite Sisters, who came to St. Bede from Mexico in 'l95'l, prepare the food that is to nourish some five hundred people. Busy at their task is the superior, Madre Emma, and Sisters Rosa, Antonia, Frances, and Senorina. Besides taking care of the nutritional needs of the students, the Sisters also see to it that fathers' and brothers' clothing is laundered each week, together with the necessary mending. Obviously enjoying their work, Sisters Helen, Romana, Lucia, Maria Esperanza, and Clara Esperanza spend some time on their own garments. 38 1... Cmfm elite Sisters Religious life for the Sisters begins at 5:30 in the morning with prayers after which comes the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Their life on the whole is hidden from the student body as they go about their daily duties in a humble and gener- ous way. Sisters Refugio, lrminolda, Eustolia are kneeling at the altar railing before they dedicate their lives to God by religious vows. NG 11-:ING-'4 I have asked oF che Lorcl, this-lg wi ll l seek alzcerz that I may dwell in Che house of Che Lord all chef days ol: my liFe-e 4 Psalm 26:6 During the religious ceremonies of taking vows the ritual of dedicating one's life to God is symbolized by prostration. Fathers Aloysius, Louis, and Peter assist in this awe-inspiring ceremony. Sisters, faculty, and students alike were subiected to the needle when Dr. Toraason arrived on campus to give the Asian Flu shots. Sister Remedios does not seem to wince at the doctor's needling. 39 and our lmm' working . . . Every morning the Brothers assist the Fathers in the cele- bration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Here Brother James, who recently professed triennial vows after completing his novi- tiate, serves Father Kevin. Very few students come in close contact with the brothers, but their manual work around St. Bede is very evident to all. The pictures shown on these two pages depict in part the life of a Benedictine Brother, which is dedicated first and foremost to living ac- cording to the Rule of St. Benedict. Keeping some eighty members of the Benedictine commun- ity outfitted in trousers, habits, cucullas, or copes is no easy task. The life of a tailor in a monastery is a busy one, as Brother Vincent can well testify. 40 A coat of paint does much to brighten a room. Here Brother Dominic, with much experience in the art, does some trimming. Brother Thaddeus, frequently seen behind the wheel of the abbey truck, gets his share of on-the-ground work too. Brother Luke, an inspiring farm worker his many years at the Abbey, heads for the fields with one of the tractors. Taking care of the power house, tilling the soil, harvest- ing the crops, plumbing, electrical work, auto mechanics tailoring, printing, house work, caring for the sick, and a number of other most useful and necessary activities are included in the work program of the Brothers. Brother Francis spends part of each clay caring for the poultry flock. 0 0 ' Brother George is the faithful operator of the printing Water pipes and plumbing fixtures the building oyer are the constant concern of our power house custo- dians, Brother John and his senior partner, Brother Bernard. press, while Father Ambrose, who this year learned the techniques of the trade at Conception Abbey, Missouri, proofs some of the work just completed. Entering accounts and keeping records are daily tasks for Brother Joseph as he helps our procurator, Father Hilary, keep the finance straight. 41 At the expiration of trien- nial vows, made at the end of his novitiate year, the Benedictine monk, with four years of religious life completed, decides whether or not to continue in the monastic life. If he chooses to remain, he professes Solemn Vows, binding for lite, of obedience, stabil- ity, and conversion of morals. At the right Fathers Donald and Benedict, the solemnly pro- fessed of 1957, kneel in the sanctuary holding in their hands the sacred documents of pro- fession. ln the presence of all and to his Abbot in particular, Father Donald solemnly chants the formula of his vows. Abbot Lawrence is assisted at this sacred function by Fathers Sebastian, Matthew, and Christopher. Profession day at St. Bedeis tradi- tionally on July 'l'l, the Solemnity of St. Benedict. Monks forever l 42 o rzests forever Rev. Placid Hatfield, O.S.B. Rev. Matthew Mazzuchelli, O.S.B. Rev. Felix Lopatka, O.S.B. Among the highlights of the past school year, one of tered by the Most Rev. William E. Cousins, Bishop the most notable was the ordination of four members of the Diocese of Peoria, raised Fathers Adam, of the St. Bede community to the Holy Priesthood. Placid, Matthew, and Felix to the dignity of the The sacrament of Holy Orders, which was adminis- priesthood forever After receiving the sacrament of Holy Orders, Father Adam Raley, O.S.B., administers his first priestly blessing to the ordaining bishop, the Most Rev. William E. Cousins. Shortly after ordination Father Adam returned to Saint Anselm College in Rome, ltaly, to continue his theological studies. 43 efrtx mam so Wm neqmo us Ask The mums-reas our chans-r Ano The onsvenseas OF The mvsmrew nies our Goo -53 SUMMER CHOOL SEMINARIANS Father John Sweeney, ffront row, middle? the diocesan duties. Many of the thirty-eight faces here are familiar superintendent of schools, supervises the Peoria diocese ones at St. Bede, for they were seen here during high summer session for seminarians as part of his official school or fourth floor days. ln lighter moments entertainment is provided by a singing group, and Every summer Bishop Cousins sends to St. Bede philosophers and theo- M logians who are preparing for priestly work in the Peoria diocese for a I f Hb H four week session. The schooling is not too grueling, and much time is regu am emoon so G games 1 1 Q I I . keep up physical fitness. available for other activities that are often pushed aside during the regular seminary terms. Since these young men are scattered over many seminaries in the midwest, this summer session affords ci fine opportunity for promoting greater unity of spirit among the future Peoria priests. 44 PRE- EM WEEK A special feature of the Pre-Sem week is a visit on one day from the Ordinary of the Peoria diocese, Bishop Cousins. After celebrating a low mass for the boys, the Bishop generally gives an inspirational talk and then is besieged by a hun- dred autograph hunters, never quite so close to a real, live Bishop before. One ofthe maior seminarians' four weeks on our campus is completely taken up with the supervision of the approximately one hundred eighth grade students of the diocese who have aspirations toward the priesthood. Some of the priests of our own faculty act as dormitory prefects and supervisors. Father Gordian is shown here greeting some of the pre-sems on their arrival. Father John Sweeney, as the Bishop's representative, manages a personal interview with each ofthe young aspir- ants. Here he is shown with four present St. Bede stu- dents, Gerald Yedinak, Bruce James, John Rudzinski, and Clarence Davis. 45 Summer projects brin . . . I The closing in of the double floor cloister walk-ways, in for our own crew of Mr. Ceresa, and Brothers Dominic and order to align them with the monastery section and insure James. some freedom from the elements, was the wearisome task Sewage disposal facilities, that will forever remove the odor from the creek with the infamous name, were constructed during the summer by the Valley Builders Corporation of Spring Valley. The Hollerich Construction Company of Peru unleashed its corps of heavy machinery upon the St. Bede scene for a few days last fall, and a new asphalt surface for the circle in front of the school resulted. 46 more rooms or The Monks Mr. Charles Rye, foreman for the T. S. Willis Construction Company on this proiect, discusses the progress being made with our abbey procurator, Father Hilary. As the copy of this page of the Via Baeda was sent to the printers, the new addition The Ionglormed crane parked on the monastery lawn was almost ready for occupancy, providing twenty-three rooms hoists some of the steel beams that serve as the for abbey members' framework for the new fourth floor on the abbey building. Though new things are being added, the old often need coming down just before Homecoming. Mr. Edward repair or replacement. A new roof on the student chapel Schmaltz, father of two St. Bede students, drew up the wing was completed last fall, the mammoth scaffolding architectural plans for the roof replacement. 47 O RDAY GRAD 1958 ATIO fE??Ef':scr,f . V -4 xi' y. ,v ru A 'Ar 'I' 3-4-vfuixiv 1 4 A C' x 5 1 ,ii f- ,, ff, .Y 1-HWY 'f r-Q' A aryl' J x C Q3 why mu I uf 'ww X ,Q ' f r.. r 'f-. 0 ,X N, mx 4 fy r f 'f1'?., ,MH 5 1-, Qt u 5 -L ,lf A J '4 w:.Q1,,,, ,S, A F in the sequence ot pictures the tinai stages are set tor the Graduates ot i958. Forming ranks in the schooi, the Graduates march in procession to the Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. Then each Graduate accepts trom the president ot St. Bede Coiiege and Academy, the Right Rev. Abbot Lawrence Vohs, O.S.B.,his dipioma. E2 iz Qi? 12. fx 1, gy .3 ' 'YA , f f, if . f ' 1 M -ww ,, Q X , .J .Mn wif- M-M ww f .. , ws? ':::'- r 1 ' ' ,QQ .W M . S-Q r S E . 1f7 k'H 'Ms A, i mmi. M J... K QF .2 .. ,R . .. 4-...af ,. W1 Az gi? is? 1 iL am, ,, ., gil 'null' x PRESIDE T Rt. Rev. Lawrence Vohs, 0.S.B. Abbot of St. Bede Abbey President of St. Bede College and Academy First Visitator of the American Cassinese Congregation Father Abbot guides and directs a community of sixty- three priests, twelve clerics, and ten brothers. At the right Father Abbot pauses for a few moments on his reg- ular rounds of the institution to chat with Brothers Bernard and John at the center of their activity, the powerhouse. 50 RECTOR A D PRINCIPAL During his seven years as Rector and Prin- cipal, Father Theodore has seen the school grow until it now numbers nearly five hun- dred high school boys in the Academy and seventy college men in the Junior College. These students are cared for in academic affairs by a faculty of fifty-one members of which five are laymen and forty-six are mem- bers ofthe monastic community. Rev. Theodore Fuertges, 0.S.B. A.B., M. A. History The recently renovated office is the setting for a discussion about school affairs between Father Theodore and his able assistant Father Victor. Com- parable to the corner of State and Mad- ison at rush hour, the school office is the catch-all for academic activity. Here are dispensed spending money, admittance slips, telephone calls, tongue lashings, daily mail, and lost and found. These are the men . . . OFFICE FORCE Rev. Victor Henkel, OSS.-.B. Rev. Dunstan Morrissey, 0.S.B. Assistant Principal, Bursar Director of Studies A.B. A.B., M.A. Mathematics English Rev. Nicholas Schille, 0,S.B. Rev. Stephen Souse, 0.5.5. Registrar Secretary A.B., M.A. A.B., S.T.L. 52 that taught and guided . . . FACULTY Taking as their motto the quota- tion of their Founder, St. Bene- dict, - That in all things God may be glorified - the Bene- dictine Fathers try to instill the several branches of knowledge with this philosophy. Everything in the curriculum is designed to cultivate the various virtues: Spir- itual, intellectual, social, moral, and political. Very Rev. Peter Zureck, O.S.B. Prior of Abbey Latin Very Rev. David Duncan, O.S.B. Subprior of Abbey A.B., M.S.E. History l A.B. A.B., Pl'I.D. Typing Rev. Aloysius Sharkey, O.S.B. Philosophy A.B. Assistant Librarian ' 53 FACULTY Rev. Gilbert Bulier, 0.S.B. Rev. Gregory Wiesner, 0.S.B. Rev. Damian Miihone, 0.S.B A.B., M.S. A.B., M.A. A.B., M.S. Ci'Ief'l'1iS1'l'y, Eng., Dl'CWif'lg English Biglggyl Hygiene Here Father Arthur finishes getting the supplies ready for one of the fishing trips enioyed by the Fathers during the summer vacation. Rev. Augustine Cima, 0.S.B. Rev. Leonard Brisch, 0.S.B. A.B., M.A. A.B., B.S. Economics Mathematics 54 FACULTY Rev. Hilary Sondgeroth, 0.S.B. Rev. Bede Russell, 0.S.B. Rev. Raymond Matulenas 0 S B Procurator A.B. A-B-1 J-C-D- A.B. History, Civics Canon Law, Latin Chemistry A more Important part of the sum mer agenda IS manual labor One phase of this was laying concrete in the school courtyard, at which Fathers Gordian, Arthur, and Wil- liam are busily engaged. Rev. Alcuin Mueller, 0.S.B. i Rev. Eugene Lauer, 0 S B A.B. A.B., M.S. Physiology, Religion Physics, Mathematics 55 General Science FACULTY Rev. Daniel Cruikshank, 0.S.B. A.B., S.T.L. Religion Rev. Gordian Stremlau, 0.S.B. Dean of Men A.B., M.S. Physics, Mathematics The period after Divine Office and iust be- fore supper is often a time of friendly chit-chat that Fathers and Brothers share alike. With Fathers Damian, William,Bede, Edmund and Brother James participating, the topic might well have been baseball, e.g., the Cubs vs. Cincinnati. Rev. William Kirk, O.S.B. Rev. Herbert Comyns, 0.S.B. Rev. Ralph Netry, 0.S.B. Athletic Director A.B., M.A. A.B., B.S. A.B. Liturgy, Religion Accounting, Bookkeeping English 56 Fathers Ambrose and Sebastian enioy what for many of the Fathers is a refreshing nightly habit-walking the lane after sup- per. FACULTY Rev. John Fitzgerald, O.S.B Librarian A.B., M.S. in L.S. English, Religion Rev. Sebastian Lewis, O.S.B lnfirmarian A.B., M.A. Sociology, English, Religion Rev- KeVil1 GOHTICIH, 0-S.B. Rev. Alfred Scheidler, 0.S.B. Rev Henry Fritz 0 S B A.B., M.S. Agriculture, Biology, Mathematics A.B., M.S. Mathematics Economics History 57 FACULTY 3 Rev. Alban Alblinger, O.S.B. Rev. Marion Balsavich, O.S.B. Rev. Bernard Horzen, 0.S.B. A.B. Chaplain Greek, Latin, Chant A.B., S.T.D. Theology, Greek A.B., M.S. Chemistry, Religion, Mathematics Rev. Claude Peifer, O.S.B. A.B., S.T.L., S.S.L. Theology, Latin Rev. Andrew Snyder, 0.5.3. A.B. Assistant Librarian Religion 58 The prayer of every teacher-Father Placid in his English class included- would that this burning zeal for study continue after the photographer left the room. FACULTY x V Rev. Roger Corpus, O.S.B. Rev. Arthur Schmii, O.S.B. Rev. Placid Hatfield, 0.S.B. A.B. A.B. A.B. English Latin, English English Rev. Felix Lopatka, O.S.B. A.B. History Rev. Chrisfopher Kunkel, O.S.B. - ---- A.B. Father Christopher labors diligenily in Hlslory what curiously appears io be a weed patch. Once The weeds were eliminated the garden yielded a hundredfold. 59 FACULTY Fr. Benedict McKean, 0.S.B. Fr- Donald Kendrick, 0.5-5- A.B. A.B. Religion History Richard Pattarozzi finds that first year Latin is not always easy and that Father Hugh is an exacting taskmaster. Fr. Hugh Crowe, O.S.B. Fr. Gabriel Bullock, 0.S.B. Fr. Timothy Welsh, 0.S.B. A.B. A.B. A.B. Lqfin English Religion 60 FACULTY Mr. T. Bowyer Campbell Mr. Leonard Bertrand B.D. Band Director History, English Besides conducting the physical education classes, our three coaches, Messrs. Gaffney, Morris, and Trog- lio, handle all the coaching assignments. At the right, Coach Morris finds it difficult to administer to Andrew Rodack, football guard, without keeping his mind on the game. Mr. Harold Gaffney Mr. Paul Morris X MV' James T 09li0 A.B. A.B. A-5- Physlcal Education Physical Education Pl Y5lCGl Educcllon 61 The Freshmen in Father Timothy's freshman religion class demonstrates that religion is the prime integrating medium through which the student approaches the more secular fields of the arts and sciences. 5 One of the fascinating subiects taken by freshmen is Latin under the tutelage of Father Peter who intently listens to Keith Olson read a translation. 62 Religion Latin English Algebra Ancient History General Science Civics K K The Solbbomores in A lot of chalk returns to dust before Father Alfred feels satisfied that the fundamentals of geometry are learned. Donald Maurer seems contented with his position, while Patrick Shine thinks he has a better way. Geometry Modern History World History Religion Physiology Latin English 1 The Balkan countries are discussed with interest by James Murphy and Kenneth Senica as instructor, Father David, smiles approvingly. 63 The juniors in . . . Biology English Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Business Mathematics other Kevin ponders the results that Paul Chestnut has found with the use of the icroscope in the biology laboratory. Lawrence Coe and Thomas Nouman also search the microscopic world ofthe cell. Chemistry Latin American History Religion Father William's iunior English class is proud to display its newly adopted grammar textbook. Steve Staats and Mike Casserly seem to give it the closest scrutiny. 64 The Seniors in . . . College Algebra Physics Trigonometry Religion English Business Management College Algebra proves to be an intriguing subiect as Father Gor closely watches the work of James Lllewskl. Latin Sociology Economics U. S. Government Bookkeeping Demonstrations by when some Father Eugene in physics class always capture interest especi lly give amusing results that disprove traditional laws of physics. 65 l Tlae junior College in . . . Latin Philosophy Religion Greek English Speech History De Senectute brings smiles of work well done to student, Walter Utz, and instructor, Father Raymond. Biology Physics Chemistry Mathematics Economics Accounting i l i z Edward Williams and Felix McCauley consult Father Patrick on an important philosoph I d t f is inc ion. 66 Graduates UNIOR COLLEGE - Victor Abell Lincoln Steak fries in the front park are a frequent occurrence for the fourth floor divinity students. Father Marion is apparently caught by the photographer at an unpropi- ious moment. Father Marion doubles as chaplain and as a guardian of the Junior College seminarians. Charles Brechlin Chicago Ek.- Q Bernard Caragher Hg,-old Dqfzmqn Peoria Heights Earl Park, Indiana 68 GRADU TES Donald Dietzen Danville 4 Donald Dietzen, at the right, President of the general college students on the Second floor, consults with his aides in office, Jiames Haddigan, Vice-President, and William Stremlau, Secretary-Treasurer. Dietzen served most commendably this year as coordinator of all the student officers in making a huge success of the Mission Bazaar held on the first Sunday after Christmas vacation. ' Kenneth Glubcynski LaSalle Dennis Huff James Haddigan Evanston P9050 69 John Heinzel Danisl Hoffman James Horan Chicago LaSalle Matherville JUNIOR COLLEGE - Harry Datzman has his racquet ready for Bob Calvetti presents his memorable take- another volley but his opponent, Dick off on Father Marion at the Thanksgiving Reiland, seems unable to return the dinner. first, close shot. Thomas Hudacek William Klug Chicqgg LaSalle 70 Maurice l-eClerq Daniel McDonald Jerome McGuire 5Pfin9 VUHCY Cherry Bloomington GRAD ATES Father Gordian, dean of Junior College Men, is ioined by Fathers Victor and Theodore at the Christmas dinner dance held at the Kaskaskia Hotel for the second floor collegians and their guests. E Thomas Mortier Anthony Piano Moline Oglesby 71 ROQBI' Reeder George Romecin Chicago Chicago John Ryan New Orleans, La. JU 1011 COLLEGE - Michael Schmldling Skokie Can the laws of supply and demand provide that much entertainment? Father Augustine's humor must be responsible for the pleasure pictured on the faces of Pat Ebert, Roger Reeder, and Jim Horan in his college Economics class. The Junior College classes are often small and thus afford much closer class super- vision of individual students than is usually the case in larger colleges. This such obvious close association as shown above is not uncommon. l 72 Leon Stremlau Mendota William Stremlaa Arthur Trompeter Mendota Pew GRADUATES At the Thanksgiving social, one of the many held by the second floor men, entertainment is provided by the fellows themselves and their willing guests who are performing some old parlor tricks. '73 Walter Utz Peru Dale Wellman Moline Edward Williams Sterling GRADUATES - Paul E. Antkowiak Peru ' 'c Robert T. Antkowi ak Standing beneath the portrait of the first Abbot of St. Bede Abbey, Vincent Huber, Pew O.S.B., Gnd in front of the statue of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Or- der, are the elected officers of the class of 1958: Don Heinzel, Vice-President, L'yle Micheli, President, Father William, O.S.B., Class Moderator, and Eugene Kastigar, Secretary-Treasurer. 5 v Harold J. Becker Robert L. Bellettini Donald E. Blazeiewski Sublette Ladd Pew 74 OF 1958 P llllW' Edward J. Bruski LaSalle Senior year religion classes stress knowledge of and de- votion to the Blessed Virgin. Father Herbert points out ta Edward Bruski the beauty of Raphael's Madonna. Charles E. Byvik Richard R. Carey Eugene R. Caron Ladd Oglesby Rochelle 75 GRADUATES - George J, Caron Fun and laughs are part of the Senior Thanksgiving skit as Jim Stewart, Don Heinzel, Chicago Dennis Small, and Jim Hagan provide the entertainment. Dale E. Coughlin Arnold J. Daley Robert W. Duggan Kinsman Oglesby LaGrange Robert F. El lerbrock Ladd I J Robert H. Evans Lakewood, Ohio 76 OF 1958 Intramural softball affords many happy moments for Day Student Seniors. Above, Hur- old Gregorich meets the ball squarely while the catcher, Gerry Funfsinn, watches the direction ofthe ball. Richard L. Ferreni LaSalle Joseph J. Ficek James M. Foster Gerald J- FU 'f5inn LaSalle Waukegan Afllngfon Robert J. Gradei Chicago Joseph H. Grebener Rockford 77 GR D ATE - Harold J. Gregorich John L. Guglielmetti Oglesby Ladd Senior Boarder officers and their dancing partners are having a pleasant time at the dance sponsored by their department, prefected this year by Fr. William and Fr. Leonard. Don Heinzel served as Presidentg George Caron as Secretary- Treasurerp and Tony Scardina as Vice-President, with special duties requiring keys to important places. The privileged Seniors had private room facilities, generally with four occupants to a room. 78 James V. Hagan Champaign Donald J. Heinzel Chicago Edward J. Hickey Rochelle OF 19 58 Thomas K. Howard Springfield Beautiful spring days provide reldxing outdoor activity. One wonders what us- tounding play caused Pete Kolczoski's amazed expression. Bob Kastigar and Don Tomaszewski seem less enthused, and Jay Schatz comes closer to watch any further developments. Some of the Day Student Juniors, who ioined the Sen- iors in noontime intramurals, lounge in the background. Wayne C. Jaraczewski Peru James F. Jasiek Patrick P. Kogan Eugene D. Kastigar Peru Spring Grove LaSalle 79 Robert G. Kastigar Peru Peter M. Kolczaski Peru Ronald J. Kopczyk LaSalle CLASS Henry J. Kaszynski Peru William F. Kelly Mendota Michael M. Korter Oglesby 80 Roger Brunel is all set to gently touch Tim Stafford as the latter prepares to grab a pass during a Senior intramural football game. Tom Stafford and Robert Duggan move in to make sure of the tag. Senior games often ventured far from the touch stage, and assumed a lethal cast. OF '58 -93, . QL . Ng, Ladislaus J. Krogulski LaSalle Kelly Howard has the answer in Father Sebas- tian's Sociology class, while Larry Rosinski and Paul Antkowiak are perfectly content to let Kelly gain the glory. James W. Li iewski LaSalle James T. Loftus Decatur Robert F. Lyons Charles W. McManus LaSalle Oglesby 81 Thomas W. Mahoney Oxford, Indiana 1958 - The Seniors of the Class of i958 comprise the second largest in the history of St. Bede Academy, ex- ceeded only by the class of '56. Most of theseyoung men have spent the entire four years of their under- graduate training in the class- rooms of our school. Many of them have attained high scholastic hon- ors while disciplining their minds according to the Benedictine meth- od of teaching. Ranking as the top ten graduates in their class, after seven semesters of work, are Lyle Micheli, Don Tomaszewski, Richard Siebert, Charles Byvik, William Senica, Edward Theiss, Joseph Grebener, Paul Showalter, Ladislaus Krogulski, and Ronald Vaessen. In'athletic endeavors this year's Senior Class can point with pride to victories over their arch rivals, LaSalle- Peru, in both foot- ball and basketball, even though the overall record in either sport was not outstanding. Tribute to these graduating athletes will be given on other pages of this annual. The Senior Class is naturally composed of both resident and off- campus students. Denny Kastigar, Secretary-Treasurer, Lyle Micheli, President, and Ladislaus Krogulski, Vice-President, as officers of the Senior Day Student Department, assumed the responsibility of sponsoring a dance in January. Jorge A. Mealla Lyle J- MiCl19li La Paz, Bolivia Peru Richard L. Nekrosius Peru Francis L- Parke' Melvin R. Pierson Oglesby LaSalle 82 Paul M. Pivonski LaSalle During the course of this past year they have cooperated in mixed socials, involving young ladies from the local area. In the fall the boarding students sponsored the opening public dance of the school year, Au- tumn Melodies , and in January the day scholars presented their counterpart of a successful dance. The resident Seniors re- lished their pre-Christmas din- ner at a restaurant downtown, and were also the guests of St. Joseph's Sodality, Peru, for a pre-Christmas buffet supper and dance. The much awaited high- light of the social year, however, was the Senior Prom, held on May 3, at the Kaskaskia Hotel in LaSalle, to the lilting music of the Dreamtimers , an eight piece orchestra from Blooming- ton, Ill. A trip to Chicago, gen- erally involving a Chicago Cubs baseball game, is a plausible feature of Senior Day that fol- lows closely after the Prom each year. GRADUATES Thomas J. Pofrhoff Louis A- Pretto Peru OQle5bY And,-ew T, Rodqck Lawrence J. Rosinski Chicago LaSalle Whether it was intentional or not, Tom Tulley caught the camera straight on at this senior dance. Bob Smith in his own modest way keeps his eyes cast down. 83 GRAD ATE - Martin M. Scntoski Anthony J. Scardina Chicago Chicago Keith R. Schellenberger John E. Schenk Earl Park, Indiana Olivette, Missouri Father William served as class moderator for the Graduates of i958 and also acted as prefect of the on-campus Seniors, assisted in this capacity by Father Leonard. The commuting students from the local area were supervised by Fathers Raymond and Augustine. As these young men depart from these halls of learning, where they have accumulated a part of the training and molding that will make them suc- cessful men in the fields of life, the void that they leave behind them is one not easily filled. Friend- ships formed and events enioyed during their years at St. Bede could well last a lifetime as treasured memories of happy, youthful days gone-by. 84 Jay R. Schatz Peru Andrew D. Scheri Standard Keith Schellenberger and Gene Caron seem to be enioy- ing the conversation of their feminine companions at one ofthe frequent Senior socials. OF 1958 Many of the local students use their own or parents' cars to commute to class each day. Every vehicle was gone by three-eighteen and one-half each day, even though new speed laws have slowed them down consider- ably. Joseph J. Schwei ckerf Peru Richard E. Schmaltz Hobart, Indiana Richard H. Siebert Spring Valley Paul E. Showalter Rock Island 85 William B. Senica Oglesby Dennis J. Small Dwight '58 - The Seniors never took this much time washing in the morning. How can you get out of bed, wash, and climb two flights of stairs between 6:55 and 7:00? Tim Stafford, Dennis Small, and Ronnie Vaessen bathe their pretty faces at leisure. Francis L Smith Robert A Smith William J. Snyder Hume Peru Peoria David T Stafford Thomas M Stafford James M. Stewart Chicago Chicago Chicago Charles E. Swanson Peru Father William, Senior Class Modera- tor, checks his list of Seniors to see that only genuinely registered voters cast a ballot for class officers. Jorge Mealla and Paul Showalter are await- ing confirmation, while Dennis Small ponders his choice. GRADUATES Edward P. Theiss Robert J. Thibert Peru Subl ette Don R. Tomaszewski Peru Thomas E. Tul ley Wilmington Ronald R. Vaessen Sublette CLASS OF 1958 James F. Von Bampus Chicago John Roche, in his twenty-sixth year as the Root Studio Photogra- pher for academy Seniors, demonstrates with Ed Theiss the care and concern that have made his pictures so acceptable. R0yrn0r'ld E- WGSileWSki LaSalle Thomas M. Whalen Donald J. Wyzgowski Gerald L- Yedifwk Spring Valley Peru STYSGTOI' 88 6 0Zl7 SZlCC65S07 S . . . . . The Undergraduates PREP EMI ARY Alig Briggs Carroll Chesnut . Coe . Davis . DeGrande . Denby . Dorsey . Dunn S Elsfelder F. Frisch Dan Smith and Dave Mlssavage vs. Tom Kmefz and Mnke Shea In the sfrenuous game of handball. 90 DEPARTMENT B James T. Kane J. Kelly D. Kluss D. Lawson D. Linton J. Meismer I J 9 1 W. Gochee M. Hannan D. Henson J. Hogan T. Kmefz L. Lampe P. Meismer PREP SEMI ARY - The Preparatory Seminary of St. Bede, now in its fourth year, provides a pre-collegiate training ground for high school boys who feel they have a calling to the priesthood. Needless to say, the highlights of a seminarian's life are the many spiritual ex- ercises he and his comrades participate in daily. He rolls out of bed at 6:25 and by .6:45 in the morning he is present in chapel for the singing of an English version of 1Prime. The other common prayer is Com- pline, sung in Latin at the close of each day, in which each boy consecrates the night hours to God iust as he consecrates the waking hours to God in Prime. Above, are the members of the department council, Qseatedl Martin San- Weekly confession Gnd daily Splrltudl toski, President, Bruce James, Freshman Representative, fstandingj reading are Q musf in every seminm-ian'5 George Dorsey, Junior Representative, and Richard Watson, Sophomore life Once G month ,the Prep Sems devote O Representative. free day to prayer and meditation. The con- ferences for these recollection days are M. Miller D. Missavage 92 given by one of the two prefects, Father Claude or Father Sebastian. Also once a month Father Scheuth, Spring Valley pastor, gives the boys a spiritual conference on the priesthood. During Advent the seminar- ians made an Advent Wreath and had devo- tions every Saturday night. The seminarian's lite isn't all prayer and spirit- ual exercises- Members of the Preparatory Semin- ary are out for every sport while a greater number participate in intramural sports with the other de- partments, corresponding to their class. J. Moore T. Murphy T. Nauman K. Olson R. Ortman J. Peavler C. Quilty DEPARTME T Trying to do their share for the missions, the Prep Sems sold the food and beverages at the Mission Bazaar. When the severe flu epidemic broke out last fall, the seminarians, under the supervision of the infirmarian, Father Sebas- tian volunteered to feed and care for the sick, and performed a most praiseworthy service. To celebrate festive occasions in the year the seminarians have parties. On Labor Day an outdoor program was planned with a hamburger fry in the evening. Before Thanks- giving they had a gay time in the gymnasium. Several kinds of races, balloon fights, and filling the stomach were on the menu. A gala Christmas party, held on the Epiphany, high- lightedl the celebration of that great feast. Turkey and all the trimmings were enioyed by the boys and served by a catering service. Organizations for Saturday morning have been formed and are functioning regularly. The Freshmen take part in an Art Appreciation Society supervised by Father Gabriel. The Sophon1ores learned the rudiments of Music Appreciation the first semester under Father Alban. Father Claude is conducting a Latin class the second semester. The Juniors and Senior:s hold formal discussions on Current Events: each week. The Eucharistic Adoration Society was formed last year to increase the department's devotion to the Blessed Sacra- ment. J. Rickey M. Shea we -1 2: wa. lug ' ,f :, . ff 9' .gl Wx, .anim M ,yi Q, 9 ef ,ti i wi ul, iifl twii fi .K-wrt sailmfni y 5 ' l gli un. ,. tt..--viii, l K gin . A Fi ii l igiii fx' r -Hynes, xrq., T. D. lb K li in 1 -f -fi:iz.r-.a.. ear., fit. K 1- ii, Schierer Smith School officials ioin the Prep Seminary prefects at their Epiphany celebration, Ueft to rightj Father Theodore, O.S.B., Fathers Se- bastian and Claude, Prefectsp and Father Nicholas, Registrar. 93 W. Vensel . Schmitt Speltz Watson Zant M. Barrett W. Bloch F. Burke M. Casserly L. Critchett C. Didier R. Borkowsky R. Brunel W. Egan M. English R. Goralczyk T. Guerre 94 UNIOR - The Junior Department officers, Tom Quinn iVice- Presidenti, Tom Kapacinskas iSecretary-Treasureri, and Tom Plikuhn iPresidentJ, heed the voice of the world outside. They must be calling 'home, but whose home? The Junior Boarders are this year under the guiding handset Fathers Ralph and Kevin pic- tured on the opposite page. The spirit of de- mocracy still runs strong though, and the offi- cers pictured above are the elected choice of the forty-three department members. The Jun- iors are especially proud of their accomplished and well-nigh spectacular homecoming decora- tion project. Another important contribution was their regular help in pushing popcorn for the Athletic Concessions. BO RDER P. Gust H. Hannigan J. Helms P. Hensley While the boys are supposedly busily studying, the Junior Prefects, Fathers Ralph and Kevin, share a private ioke outside the study hall. Socially, the Juniors enioyed several mixed parties and dances, the most pretentious of which was the Christmas party. The young men and their guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner and CI special program put on by department members, and filled in unoccupied time dancing to records. A sponsored dance was planned for the springtime. Since most of each day was spent in scholastic endeavors, it might be well to mention those Juniors who excelled in the classroom. Tom Shay, Tom Kapacinskas, Tom Quinn, Neal Vaessen, and Mike English were frequently listecl on the Honor Roll. Kapacinskas reaped further honors by placihg second in the local 'Voice of Democracy' speech con- test. 95 T. Kapacinskas P. Kelly E. Kusek J- Lepell R. Marshall T. Matulenas JUNIOR J. Murphy J. 0'ConneIl G. Osborne W. Murphy B. Miks U. Molina On a sunshlny, Sunday morning in October - - the sky and build- ings are transformed - - it's Homecoming Day and decorations long in preparation make their appearance. Working here, from top to bottom, are Joe Schellenberger, Loran Critchett, Pat Gust, and Tom Pfeffer, a small port of the Junior decorating crew. J. Polka J. Pence 5 2 i T. Plnkuhn T. Pfeffer D. Popowskl 96 T. Quinn BOARDER E. Reynolds R. Ryan T. Shay Card players and kibifzers generally enioy daily sessions of this type in the club room. M, Schellenberger Today's group comprises Gary Osborne, Tim Matulenas, Bob Marshall, Rich Goralczyk, Tom K' sandal Pfeffer, and Ken Sondei. 5- 570075 N A R. Swift T. Thompson C. Vaessen F. Verdiramo 97 C. Balestri R. Borelli E. Bornqc R. Byvik R. Colmane M . Daniel D. Brongel R. Burkhart F. Domkuski G. Dougherty Noontime intramurals are a good means of relieving school day tensions for these opposing teams in a football contest. JU 1011 - J. Duncan R. Ficek Honor Roll indicate that i most in the book pounclin 98 Fr. Bede continued his re the Junior Day Student home room, and the overflow was handled by Fr. Augustine along with the excess of seniors. A big event of the year that Fr. Bede's ll gular position this year as prefect of group rea y pushes is the Valentine Day dance, always a huge success. The home room is always a sce f ' ' ne o great activity, but the department members listed on the t's also a place of quiet study. Fore- g division a Ch k B - re uc alestri, Gerry Dougherty, Jim Duncan, Rich Ficek Bob Hetrick a cl K H h , , n en ug es. J. Flanagan The cameraman is the target as the Junior Day Student officers gather ammunition and fire away. Apparently elected for their marksmanship, they are James Duncan, Presidentp Gerald Dougherty, Treasurerg Joseph Karkless, Vice-Presidentg and Charles Balestri, Secretary. -Q-..1.:v .We ,. 3 DAY STUDE TS R. Fuerholzer G. Galassi G. Glogowski A. Gorgal F- G e90 iCl'1 P. Haley R. Hetrick K. Hughes J. Kurkless W. Kinczewski 99 H. Konieczki M. Kotecki W. Krause R. Levan W. Liiewski R. Lindner B. McClain R. Menne R. Newman R. Novitske JU 1011 DAY STUDENTS Cheering their team at a noonday softball game are Although Bob Kastigar desires his attention, Bobby Levan, Gerry Glogowski, Pat Haley, and Mike Fr. Beale Keeps his eye on the rest of the boys Kotecki. l0O R. Peoplis R. Petroski D. Pohl R. Reinhard R. Swiefelc M. Taylor 5 rggasgll, ya - -gi migqgvsigezff f'fe2Qif',5fg,-2, IQ, ' 1 1271 in 2:31 ,rlgy gg.: :,. ,,..,.,Z,. , .ffl ,PQ , ,-151172 1 ,QW g i w if 1 6 ve . . in 'Wm M5 Ji K M f K .15 .gi ,. .i i 1 V .. .W.g,,.-, X-T. 'ix g . 'xg' T M. Ve scog ni 2 ff,--V lm z:'f.'v1.ff-1 :wg af. 5 'ff f1i 2,5f'1 ' 5',LZ,?i'f?1Lii?fl?:,,q' WM Q l ff ll' fs 1 12: if of 519 -rv, 1 r ' 55159 KH ff' vi 1311 L fu Egg Zz., 7 'El f ,, ' Qf?fi?5E'f!Qf'f , ,,, , , ,,,,r S ,,,,. 7, M, . ,., , ,, IE S: ?'l 35313557437 fii?Tx':5iSiSi .'v.S'f:- tiki-' 1 'fa-'i.1,,--1 'illg fggv w i ,-.,,, ..., 2 US' -4' . H: f:'ii'if i f f v. ' rl 'Eu :5u'5 3157 - Ray Petroski, Bob Levan, Gary Osborne, and Ron Lindner relax for o few moments before after- D. Washlwwldk noon classes. The question is: 'How did Osborne ge? over fhere?' lOl SOPHOMORE - G. Affelt W. Andreoni E. Antas G. Baker A. Balconi G. Bernabei R. Bernabei D. Blum The Sophomore Day Student officers are pictured as they enter their homeroomp lLeft to Right! Ed Filippini, Secre- tary-Treasurerg Bob Cassidy, Vice-President: and Bill McGraw, President. D. Burke R. Cassidy D. Chonowski L. Corpus 102 DAY TUDE S M. Cumberworth J. Ficek E. Filippini K. Funfsinn J. Gambiani The prefect of the Sophomore Day Students, Fr. John, is shown acting as the hebdo- 'JJ'J fi g. '::' '?J 'J madarian or leader, for recitation of the Divine Office in the monasiic choir chapel. ,'v .1.2' I 'Hx - 'E :Kim .,:E'..g1:5:' fy :L':.'. gum , .. , W G . Gr a y l M. Harfh R. Kinczewski R. Kolczaski W. Kozlowski 103 WW ,, s 34: ' .Q:.i...:' 1. 5.5 J . 1-.ff 1 ,M Q V, , 65133, .. if 1 31 a ?,f.355s, 7. il.. , ,., li . ,,.. .. of 2 we - Q.: '?-, ,. we kiwi X VIZ? ' S 82125551 ff ff ff' A. Lamboley F. Liss L. Lyons W. McGraw M. Magana D. Maurer K. Moran man, and Bill VanDeWyngaerde get quite a chuckle from the sign which says: 'Every person here makes us happy! Some by staying, Ancl some by going.' OPHOMORE - G. Ruva W. Scanlon R. Schultz C. Schwarting E. Senicu 104 Gary Gray, James Gumbiani, Wayne Sher- This year the Sophomore Day Students were under the guidance of Fr. John and Fr. Daniel as their home room prefects. The scholars in the group were Eugene Antas, Walter Koz- lowski, and Frederick Liss, regular Honor Roll members. Each noon the boys took part in intramural sports, and the competition was keen. The athletic event most participated in was the race for the buses every day at 3:l5. 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Wolf two sophomore day students, Wayne Sherman and Michael Cumberworth, line up to receive Holy Communion at the eleven-thirty Mass. 105 OPHOMORE - Representing the Sophomore Boarders are their three class officers admiring their newly purchased high fidelity phonograph. lLeft to Rightl Mike Watson, Treasurer, Cy Watson, President, Hugh Devine, Vice-President. As is usual for sophomore resident students this year's group was happy to leave behind it the classification of Minim . Sophomores, though, generally possess characteristic traits, and this year's group is no exception. Their new found interest in dancing, when confronted by lack of proper technique, was provided for by dancing lessons from a local instructor. Clarence Kapraun was the leading scholar at this age when concentration on study is hard to attain. Mike Watson was an outstanding sophomore basketball, player, while brother Cy, and many others, namely, Vince Morreale, Bob Benedetti, Bill Black, Reynold Drasler, John Robertson, represented the department on the sophomore football squad. Several holdovers from last years freshman baseball squad should be candidates for this year's varsity team, Bill Black and Bob Haydock among them. F. Anaya A. Balli J. Borns R. Benedetti R. Bergschneider J. Bernard W. Black J. Bower C. Budreau J. Capes 106 F. Beck L. Caron L. Ciaglia A. Dakewicz This year, under the guidance of dancing instructors, the Sophomore Boarders took lessons in treading the light fantastic. 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Polito M. Quigley W. Regan J. Robertson 109 OPHOMORE BOARDER R. Schafer P. Shine W. Smith D. Sollors P. Suhadolnik E. Sullivan P. Tangora M. Wagner C. Watson J. Watson M. Watson K. Winne J. Wooten F. Zintak Pictured here are some of the Sophomore Boarders at their annual Christmas party. Mike Watson is shown clowning around as his audience of Hugh Devine, Chuck Budreau, 'Chico' Ruiz, and Ed Dose laugh at his exhibition. DAY TUDE TFRESHME G. Adrian F. Albani R. Alicki E- AFITGS Mike Mahnick prepares to board the bus for a trip to one ofthe varsity football road games. R. Bernabei P. Bernadoni K. Borys IH D. Anfkowiak J. Bansch W. Baracani D. Bruski D. Causa J. Dzik J. Grzybowski E, Hannon DAY STUDE T - D. Flaherty A. Giese J. Gorgal Aw come on Dove Antkowlak leave some for the fishes. Dun Bruskl and Bob Bernabel are lm patient for a little whistle wetting. H2 H. House FRE HME J. M. Keyser R. Koster J. Krewer J amp- bmmex ZQ J. Kulpa James . Kurtz M 11+-fam, my Q Ls H fits Qi 5 ,I iss x L s f -' 12 . V ' is- f 'ii5Elf!affJil'i5' :?fgi,5iffs22'f1' fffzg. aff ffl- i: f? Z,f. assi 5 ffi :swag 'f 5'2f37 ' D. Jaraczewski R. Leon A. Kennedy M. Kofeckl 5 vs '-5S?VE?SS:i'i 'L Sf! 5.5 UHYQJ 5 3 p,75vt!3I '-J V 'J f L1 fue' Jiw,v.,gg..W.:,zwfgfqgsqagr .,,.,i.-...S .,x,.x ,.. 2'11.fw.ffvff5f'K::fs5s?sfzwme.. X . K f,fzsm,..is?i5s-i ,,,.,.. .,.....,.,,.- sy. ff 5- LEW -.QQ-2, HW' .52 .1 . f 5, 5 , ,. s f K ' K 2 A K S , , E gg i' X fr EEL L K U., Lviiiiif LH . f . ?EF3f!iJ!L31fW5iQE K . S.. La, em frfqkgkis i. ,L I ,i as mi is 15555 3 ,, , f ff 5 if :sqm L sf P: ,, f xx S 5 ' flu H , f aw M Q 'Lg' 9. . W. ,, 5 . I Q Iwi . gl 'Iii A 'EL Wh f ,. , 'L Q iw., Jig wk 5.1. ,fp iv. C. Loch M. Mahnick M. Marghiero R. Mente W. Olszewski DAY TUDE T - J. Loelaach D. McFadden 'W 5 l Fr. Daniel and Fr. Alfred were in charge of the two home rooms that involved the Freshman Day Students. Together they provided their boys with suitable conditions for study, a well organized room intramural program, and, from the looks of the picture, obviously enioyed it. Deserving of special mention for scholarship abilities demonstrated during the year were Francis Albani, Daniel Bruski, and John Loebach. Bill Pelkey, Don Causa, and Darryl .laraczewski were starters in freshman basketball, they and many others certainly well represented the local cities on the football squad. P. Osenkarski W. Passafume R. Puttarozzl W. Pelkey .ll4 G. Pyszka A. Rigby Joe Bansch, Presidentp Bill Pelkey, Secretary- Treasurerg and Francis Albani, Vice-President: the elected leaders of the Day Student Freshman gather class materials from their lockers. J Rudzlnskl K Slensa R Savnlk P Smith P Stewart G. Tomsha E. Welgat J. Schlee E. Steinz J. Tomaseski T. Zwica D-Y uvan FRESHMEN 115 A. Anderson D. Bachner P. Connor T. Coveny MI IM- T Banfa J. Crinion H. Czura J. Dietz T. Duncan J. Fahey E. Feil H6 W Burke R. Calpin A scene from the freshman Deparfmeni's Chris?- mas skit 'David the Shepherd. The leading roles are played by John O'Reilly as David and Thomas Funk as the Angel. DEPARTMENT T. Funk C. Gansior R. Gonzales T. Gould C. Freeburg R. Fisher F. Green J. Feeney R- G'-'57 J. Haas J. Hamlin Early in the school term the minims gathered R- H0 'leY apples and quickly converted them to cider. . Above, Dick Hopkins and Fred Green are P'Hardmg grinding the apples in preparation for the apple press. H7 W. H art J. Hedberg MI IM- E. Lessard Bob Hunteman and Gene Lessard enioy their first skiing of the winter season while Ted Krystosek and John Hamlin wait for them to take a spill. R. Hunteman T. Jerominslci J. Kenna R. Hopkins T Konltzer T Krystosek l- KVIYWGUOS P. McCue P. McCabe Minims Mike Malone, Larry Krzy- wanos, and Fred Green pause for a moment at the department's crib. l 118 M. Mahoney intramural softball brings a keen competitive spirit in the Minims. Carl Swanson labovel readies himself for a healthy swing. L. Molina W. Murphy J. Murray M. Malone J. Miller DEP RTME T J. Niezer J. O'Reilly R. Paulsen R Quigley W. Reed Here Father Arthur directs a practice of the tlwenty-eightnmcmber singing group, called the Q W' Riley Buccaneers . 353551514 rl Zi' M is iw it . il W. Robb E. Schreiner A. Schuenem ann V. Scully Stack T Shank M. Rossiter MI IM- R. Ruane K. Schmitz Department officers John Niezer, Treasurer, Mike Fahey, Vice-Presi- dent, Helmut Czura, President, and Paul Harding, Secretary, are check- ing the Financial returns onthe book cover sale. The members of the Freshman Boarder Department traditionally known as Minims , overcame their position as lowest ofthe classes with youthful spirit and enthusiasm. This year, under the skilled directions ot Fathers Henry and Arthur, they engaged in many community activities such as selling Christmas cards, performing in a Nativity drama, and organizing their Buccaneers' choral group. The last two activities were part of the Christmas party and celebration. These sixty-eight members of the class of '6l also relished the delight of other blowouts during the year. A much awaited event is the Chicago trip in Nay. 120 DEPARTME T sw:-sisssffifiaiH:fWf2m'Ll'5 - ' 1-fsfiffasfm QW: IW 'Bows-.s.1'g,tf-tif' vs stifstfgwt-sEL,.55 Qi, iigtiiimisiyi ,Z my wtfp1tntt,..,i,t it,fsissm,ggg,f5d5555,555 A af'ii,f?g,fi2gif2:M' isasffwgig -twffirfiwf V. ,..,. ., W iiffisv-We .. my .L . .qt , .il yfsffifiutzxw. Q lvrfikii lifllwil 2.2--flslwz:-. , . 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Among the busy eaters Dick Gust munches on a hot dog while John Hedberg has a bottle of choclate milk. M. Walker A. Walter P. Yancey W. Winkel Athletes there were in this group - a great number were on the Freshman football squad, and Paul Harding and Roger Hanley made the First five in freshman basketball. All the rest of the Minims gained plenty of conditioning through the intense intra- mural schedule. The scholastic Hall of Fame was headed by Allen Anderson, Tom Funk, Pete McCue, Jim Miller, Chuck Torri, Bill Winkel, and Paul Yancey. The whole life of the Minims found its completion each day at the altar. 121 C. Verdone V by Rmgvargerwt R. Calvetti R Axium ' . Ta?5s'ff55?ifiihitiflfgffwi557551jgajZjg5f1gjY5g5'5fSW!hes. X2 ie V M 2, .Wit 5111, .W ls-1 sw :S N I , ., is A ' iazfaiiiirf-i 2'if-Wswffszgsqjg ffff K Q f --AAIf,Q51552sQ51gQge3K5,gzigsgsgffgsgvggglggigwf.aa 2545 'K i'fii ff'i-Fit Q. W W .qfgsii v a r , ,. .-Ziil: '3551?'Wfiz. ,,5 ' ess .. .. 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H sv f a : :s:z:::m,1sV' ff1Q1:L.Vi'i H ,.,., .,,, 4 s o W, J. . mg .REQ 1 51 9,-121L'1Q:2Q1g,5t , ' , ' I 'i lf ijgf. fE'Z!E ,Ei5 - 'v ii 'j,ffsQg,,f', 'I f f' iiiag fbugigx, as 1 f- , - . 'gm .f , v., W., ,L., ,, .,,:., .. , ,,,. ,, ., ' K . 1 A M- f ff, fm: fi ff -fr. ,+v,sf,1, -ziiizfeiff Lfsiw: fffHfggwf'vz'1' ,,:L M ,,,.v,, ,,-M, ,,::, . -,,,., ..2..M,,w,.si.s si 1 QW , rr, .rmaffaf-wiizlz. -:'fe?Wffw, R. lshmael Jim Eveld dissects a speci- men under Father Damian's watchful eye, as Robert Barger takes notes on the pro- cedure in biology laboratory. FOURTH FLOOR - The Junior College pre-divinty students roomed in their usual quarters on the fourth floor, and were supervised this year by the new chaplain, Father Marion. These cas- socked figures scurried around the hallways busy at many tasks tor the good oftheir school. Two ot them, Dale Wellman and Tom Mortier, served as sacristans in the students' chapel. Pat Collins, Wally Utz, Tom Mortier, and Charles Brechlin shared the organist's duties for high mass and benediction. Father Claude directed the efforts of the seminarians as a choir for these functions. As a group the fourth tloorites served as Father Victor's crew in taking care of the park and aided Father Bernard in parking cars for sports events. Besides the big Thanksgiving banquet already mentioned, the divinity men enioyed several other parties and steak fries. On the feast of the Epiphany three kings dispersed gifts to all, including a Hertz driving certi- ticate to Mr. Campbell. A trip to Chicago to see a dramatic production, The Happiest Millionairei' was made in February. Prominent on the honor roll tor the penthouse protagonists were Victor Abell, Duane LeClerq, Dan Siebert, Harold Datzman, and Thomas Hudacek. 122 SEMI ARIANS Their elected president, Ernie Pizzamiglio, signs a notice on their bulletin board for his fellow fourth floorities. R, Llevens L. Marllere K. 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'nf 1 ,::3,giqsa:t55sffS?.W vwi: ywe's2mmstf1iggissitfs:-.:f,s2zi.sg-1,esii'2f sw-is fisif ma,5--22-1vi ififsfffz.M vm? 51,4 12,1fflswz.sfwiiizigggsafg ies'jgfiiitioimsai'iirla-Ls,usvieiiigitiififiggeltl-S igii ggwz,sw:a,zkg: gfglwggsg ,3?g2,g,gg3--mfsVigggf37QifgZiiiig-iii? 53349: wigiiir's1gfQgfifi.a:fWf5'Ml: 51445'iiiiigmgii-fiiiifFfiflif M? .,,,,: ff :if il mzifgtztzgiiziii,:sit zsif,:sQi1f,M :ml Q -sa me .i fgiiz-.asf ff.:iggi3w0- pw 1.522111Qs,mei,f:fxiteiwsniffii.ikxfz4':f2ff4li?i2f Q, 123 M. Moore D. Oberle E. Pizzamiglio D. Sieiaert This appreciative audience must be laughing at the antics of Bob Calvetti for his letter-perfect imitation on the pre-seminarians' perfect at their Thanks- giving banquet. The usually shy Mr. Calvetti even stole Father Marion's pet expression and tone of voice, and to the accompaniment of oriental music, cracked the whip over the crew of slaves. The divinity students invited the college faculty members for their catered affair, a deluxe turkey dinner. T. Daly J. Eveld K. Ficek W. Galvin J. Boesen R. Burkart UNIOR COLLEGE - The general students in the Junior College occupy the second floor rooms in the south wing of the main building. This year Father Gordian, as dean of college men, supervised his charges in their study, recreation, and other activities. Enrolled among these men are those interested in later ca- reers in medicine, science, business, engineering, and other fields. Capturing honors for scholastic endeavors at the first semester's end were Ken Ficek and James Horan. Those who commute to the campus on a daily basis have their own study hall and are represented among the college officers by one of their number, Bill Stremlau. J. Hanlon J. McCann The most prominent social event of the p first semester is the Christmas dance at the Hotel Kaskaskia. The contented crooner in the foreground is Jim Eveld. J. McCauley E. yrz GE E R. Sondgeroth M- Stange J. Trapp D. Verona For recreational activity the iunior collegians organized three touch football teams in the fall and also competed on a department basis against the high school seniors. llncidentally the college men won in a closelyfought, highly defensive game, 6-O.l A basketball team, led by Jim Boesen, Denny Hart, Joe Trapp, Jim Eveld, and Don Dietzen, played several games against high :school teams and local industrial fives. The spring brought softball activity, and also, the promise of one or more picnics at Starved Rock to close out the school year. R. Ripson J. Sargent 125 RAL TUDE TS The Christmas tree in the background lets us know that this is the college men's Christmas dinner dance at the Kaskaskia Red Room. J. Vogel E. Wasilewski R. Wimbiscus H. Wise SPECIAL STUDENTS THE VE N E RABLE SISTERS Sr. Aurora Elena Sr. Felicitas Sr. Maria Esperanza As has been their custom in the past few years, the Carme- lite Sisters, who handle the onerou s kitchen duties at St. Bede, have a few of their number attend high school classes with the academy students. Since most of these Sister-stu- dents have recently come from Mexico, handling the language barrier is no easy task for them. Nevertheless these Sisters acquit themselves quite well in the classroom, often to the Sr- Barbara Marie Sr. Stella Marie consternation of lifetime English-speaking students. Sr. Ann Dorothy Sr. Therese This year a greater number that ever before of the Sisters of the Presentation of St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley attended college classes at St. Bede. Since the original work of these nuns in this area was at St. Bede, it is certainly ap- propriate that modern counterparts return to our college. Also teaching the young nuns serves our faculty as a means of re- ciprocating for the marvelous care that sick confreres receive at the hospital. 126 Sr. Florence Edmund Sr. Susan Sr. Barbara Sr. Marjorie f us received Honors and led Others anizations-Honors Our edcm Way of Lqfe James Murphy and Walter Utz are the two photographers on the staff. Murphy, a sophomore, is in his second year of service to the Records. Utz, a photographer for the last five years, is a sophomore college student. The Records, now in its thirty-eighth year, is published monthly by a few amateur reporters under the supervision of Father Raymond. Attempting to give students, faculty, alumni, and parents a factual account of the events of the school year, nine re- porters, two photographers and three circulation managers devote a good part of their time to their literary efforts. Contributing to the Records develops in a student punctuality, accuracy, and a Victor Abell is the editor-in-chief of the Records this year. After serving as assistant editor last year, Vic stepped into his post this year with plenty of experience. Abell has been affiliated with the St. Bede newspaper for five years now. Especially noted for his inspirational poems appearing fre- quently in the Records, Victor is now enioying his second year on the Fourth Floor of the Junior College. James Hagan, Robert Eller- brock, and Thomas Whalen are eliciting information for the 'Records' from seniors Harold Becker and Ronald Kopczyk. All three students are seniors and combine to write 'Meet the Seniors,' a regular column in the Records. ln addition to his duties as a writer,Hagan also manages the business affairs for the Records.' greater skill in creative writing he could acquire nowhere else. Besides student news, the Records also reports alumni and abbey news, and contains editorials geared to the students' level on matters of importance. For outstanding work in the field of Catholic School Journalism, the Records received All Catholic' ratings in l954, l956, and i957 from the ,28 Catholic School Press Association. qbortecz' by ecowlsf' Father Raymond Matulenas, O.S.B., is shown above working in the photography room at the enlarger. His official duty is faculty advisor for the students writing for the paper, but in reality he does much more than that. Faculty advisor since 1950, he has made many Lyle Micheli and Francis Speltz are both two-year veterans of the sports staff of the Records, Lyle handles the day-student intramural sports, sophomore interscholastic sports, and helps with the varsity. Speltz reports on the freshman interscholastic sports, combines with Micheli on the varsity, and writes up the boarder intramurals. The two hard-working newspaper reporters above, busily engrossed in meeting a deadline, are James Haddigan and Jerome Meismer. Haddigan, a sophomore in college, writes the Kollege Kapers column for the Records while also reporting on much of the general news around the campus. Meismer, a sophomore in high school, is in l29 his first year of reporting. l l Paul Suhadolnik and Donald Drasler are shown above stamping printed issues of the Records for circula- tion. Keeping all the subscribers' names in order is a big iob in itself, as they will tell you. Listed on the staff as circulation managers, both sophomores handled their present jobs last year as well. la Um' lbidorial Way of Lge . . . WVL9, Wllu' SCH001 'lvassv NI W 'fm . me Keith Schellenberger and Lyle Micheli, co- editors ofthe T958 edition of the VIA BAEDA, are looking over the plaque that was presented to their predecessors, Daniel Siebert and Dale Flaherty, Sports illustrated here consulted by James Von Bampus and Francis Speltz, brought new ideas to the sport pages of this volume. Two of the hardest workers on the present staff were the typists, Harold Datzman and Thomas Shay. It took patience to put up with some of the script that had to be trans- lated before these two young men could call their work completed. , L r ii Q I-wwWo W' This yearls Via Baeda staff has tried to fulfill the many, such as information contained in PHOTOLITH, primary function of a yearbook, namely, to portray in published by the National School Yearbook Associa- picture Gnd written word the Bedan Way of Life, tion, which also provides a critique for your benefit, Sources for improvement of this volume have been Und the NUHOUGI Yeofboolf Exchange Club, lnC- 130 is dqbivted in the Via Bazedczf' On the go from the start of the school year to the end are our two excellent photographers: James Murphy, sophomore aca- No yearbook staff could function without layout artists, and here Duane LeClercq, Victor Abell, and Daniel Siebert compare notes and consult layouts of other yearbooks. demy student and Walter Utz, sophomore college student who has been on the staff for the past five years. The business and financial side of the VIA BAEDA was capably handled by James Hagan and Robert Hetrick. Making their work easier by soliciting adver- tisers and patrons were: Thomas Wahlen, William Senica, Robert Kastigar, Gerald Dougherty, Charles Byvik, and Ladislaus Krogulski. No yearbook staff could function without its copy readers who must catch all errors, and there are many before the final copy is pub- lished. A1 the right, Thomas Plikuhn, Paul Yancey, and Robert Haydock are putting their final approval on some early copy. 13l Some are honored COLLEGE. Raw l: J. Horan, D. LeClercq, D, Siebert, K. Ficek. Row 2: V. Abell, T. Hudacek, D. Hoffman. SENIORS. Row l: D. Tomas- zewski, R, Siebert, J. Grebe- ner, E. Theiss. Row 2: R. Vaessen, L. Micheli, W. Sen- ica, C. Byvilc.. For any student to receive Honor Roll rating it is neces- sary for him to maintain a B average when the semester grades are issued. Fifty-three students merited this distinc- tion of being singled out for scholastic endeavors during the past year. The number one man of his class, Lyle Micheli, took and passed the National Merit Scholarship exams, thus becoming one of BOO seniors in the country eligible for the College Board exam. Micheli has also taken and passed examinations for the Air Force Aca- demy andthe N.R.O.T.C. 132 or heir intel ectual ability . . . JUNIORS. Row 'l: G. Dorsey, T. Guerre, G. Dougherty, J. Zant. Row 2: M. Hannon, R. Hetriclc, T Kapacinskas, T. Quinn, T. Shay, R. Ficek, F. Speltz, C. Balestri. receives the Knights of Columbus American History Plaque, U emblematic of excellence in American History. At the same time SOPHOMORES: Row li E' Anfas' Brlggs' N Father Theodore is about to present a volume of Shakespeare's Waller' D' Smnh' Row 2: E' Wlsjovlzsh' R'Fwctfon Complete Works, published by Harper. This prize was for the high R' Allg' ROW 33 -l- MfiSmel', . elly, . Liss score of 99 out of l05 possible points in a Current Affairs con- test sponsored by Time Inc. Row 4: R. Drasler, C. QI-IIlfY, C. Kupraun. FRESHMEN, Row 'lg J. Moore, D, Bruski, P. Yancey. Row 2: T. Funk, F. Albani, C. Torri. Row 3: A. Anderson, D. Linton, P. McCue. Row 47 T. Kmetz, D. Kluss, J. Miller, W. Gochee. l33 others are rewarded . . . . 1 Last spring former St. Bede ath- letes, tutored by Coach Bron C. Bacevich during his fifteen year tenure at St. Bede, sponsored a testimonial dinner for their former coach. During the dinner Coach Bacevich was presented a plaque in honor of his silver iubilee as coach. Father Theodore Fuertges, O.S.B., principal, is presenting the second prize for the local portion of the national Voice of America' contest to Tom Kapacinskas as Lyle Micheli and Charles Balestri, the other St. Bede representatives, look on. Charles Balestri, Francis Speltz, Thomas Kapacinskas, and Steve Carroll are standing around sophomore Joseph Meyers at the microphone as he rehearses his speech for the annual Peoria Diocesan Speech Festival held at Alleman High School, Rock Island The Bruins' most valuable gridders, according to the choice of their 'l957 teammates, are Don Heinzel and Andy Rodack, who are pictured above with their coach, Paul Morris. The names of the honored Bedan gridders will be engraved on the Harry Cassiday Trophy. 134 Above, Father Theodore, principal, is presenting a minor football monogram to Dick Watson, sophomore. Cy Watson, Robert Ortman, John Robertson, and Eddie Dose wait in line for theirs. for their performances Six of our graduating seniors, fto the rightl Charles Byvik, Ladislaus Krogulski, James Foster, Richard Siebert, Joseph Grebener, and Lyle Micheli passed the first State of Illinois scholarship test given on February 'l at St. Bede. The state has appropriated S600,000 for scholarships in i958-59 to any accredited college or university in Illinois. The scholarships can be used only for tuition and fees and a maximum for each is 5600. Winners of the scholarships will be announced in May after the illinois State Scholarship Commission has reviewed the financial need of each student. Students and faculty alike were in for a real surprise when the Science and Math Exhibition took place on March l0. Under the guidance and supervision of their teach- er, Father Eugene, the senior physics class and the freshman algebra class combined efforts to present thirty-five science and twenty-six math exhibits. Using the gym- nasium floor as an exhibition hall, the proi- ects were set up and the owner of each was present to give an explanation. Judges decided that Don Tomaszewski's proiect showing the armature polarity change within an electric motor and Paul Showalter's diagram and apparatus demonstrating the principle of an automobile gas gage were worthy first place winners. Criteria used in ludglng the prolects consisted in the difficulty of the prolect, workmanship, and understanding of prolect. A three-way he developed for first place honors in the algebra class proiects when the iudges named Jim Gorgol and The Cycloid fabsent when picture was takenl, Keith Olson with the Hexahexa- flexagons Ueftl, and Jim Rickey with the slide rule winners. Father Eugene, the originator of the exhibition, admires the winning projects in the freshman algebra division. A laeQ7ing bmw' is offered . . . The activities of the Mothers' Club of St. Bede for secretary, Mrs. Edward E. Liss, president, Mrs. Frank the current year were administered by the officers pic- Ellerbrock, treasurer, Mrs. William Krause, vice-presi- tured here. From left to right are Mrs. Henry Gorgal, dent. Comprised mainly of mothers of the students from the local area, the St. Bede Mothers' Club has for its aim thefurthering of the process ofCath- olic education as carried on in the Benedictine tradition at St. Bede. One of the ways in which the Club fosters the educational system of the Benedictine Fathers consists in establishing contact through mem- bership in the Club with the faculty. Through these contacts the mothers are enabled to learn many facts, which aid them in maintaining their proper places inthe guidance and ed- ucation of their sons. One of the seasonal parties on the campus during the weeks preceding Christmas is the annual Mothers' Club Christmas party,which was held this year in the Abbot Vincent Gymnasium. A very entertaining feature of this party was the distribution of gifts by Santa Claus, whose role was filled this year without any padding by James Hagan, with some of the members of the Mothers' Club. Father Damian is explaining something here to Mr. and Mrs. A. Colmane, while Mrs. J. Landgraf is about to partake of the dessert offered at the 'Open House.' 136 by the Mothers' lub ln mid-February the annual Fathers' Guest Night was held, and pictured above are three of the fathers helping themselves to the food at the pot luck supper. In addition to the monthly meetings, the Club sponsors other activities which afford the parents of the students to become better acquainted with the faculty and with one another. Among these activities are an 'Open House, Homecoming Supper, Fathers' Night, bake sale, Christmas Party, Recollection Day, and Card Party. Another way the Mothers' Club serves the cause of Catholic education at St. Bede consists in extending financial help to the school. The two annual business adventures that provide money are the Homecoming Supper in the fall, and the Card Party in the spring. The monies realized by these two proiects are turned over to the school for modernization ofthe physical plant. Mrs. Kenneth Dougherty and Mrs. Joseph Gregorich, to the right of the newly appointed president, Mrs. William Krause, are co-chairmen of the T958 Card Party. Mrs. Fred Mathieson and Mrs. Bruno Gambiani The last event ofthe evening at the annual Card Party and Bazaar are waiting on guests at the refreshment booth is the drawing which Father Theodore is in charge of here with during the annual Card Party and Bazaar. Walter Utz reaching for a slip, and Jim Haddigan announcing winners at the microphone. OUR OW DRAMA - GLEE CLUB - - BA D - - SOCIETY Late in May of 1957 the freshman boarding students presented, 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' by Vincent Benet under the drama director, Father Dunstan Morris- sey, 0.S.B. The leading roles were played by Ken Milan as Jabez Stone, fready to cut cakej, Bill Regan as Mary Stone, ibriclej, Hugh Devine as Daniel Webster, ite left of bridej, and Daniel Sollors as Mr. Scratch, lto right of groomi. Supporting cast con- sisted of twenty-one other mem- bers of the department. Father Victor and the Glee Club made several appearances throughout the year. Programs were given before the stu- dent body three times, at St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley, for St. Joseph's Mothers' Club, Peru, and of course for the Mothers' Club of St. Bede. Although this year's band did not make any public appear- ances, it did practice the fundamentals of band music. Mr. Leonard Bertrand with the baton in hand presides over a practice session. AJ. Rudzinski, P. McCue, L. Sondgeroth, T. Funk, and J. Gargal are intent on keeping time. GL Suh K. EE CLUB. Row 1: R. Ishmael, T Hudacek. Row 2: R. Axium, D. Siebert Calvetti, V. Abell, P. Collins. Row L. Marliere, R. Barger, T. Mortier K. Glubscynski. Row 4: R. Lievens, . Peavler, J. Rym, D. Wellman. Row C. Canedy, M. Moore, J. McGuire, P adolnilc. Row 6: E. Pizzamiglio Marchulones, H. Datzman. Row 7 D. Leclercq, D. Dietzen, W. Utz. Row 8: T. Nauman, J. Wooten. The director is Father Victor Henkel, O.S.B. This year brought about the formation of the 'New Dawn' Society, whose purpose is to acquaint stu- dents of Lithuanian heritage with some of the cul- ture and traditi ons of their ancestors. The moving spirit of the society was directed by the above group: Martin Robert Ripson, Santoski fholding Lithuanian flagj, Victor Abell, Thomas Plikuhn, and Donald Heinzel. The Tools of Athletic Prowess S p 0 r t S BA EBALL main factor in the Bruin diamond success in the 1957 season was the strength of the pitching corps. Here, o Streator hotter waves futiieiy at offering from Gerry Novreske. Jim Skeiton, reg backstop, ' stride before swinging in the ope I T Peoria ins 9 Centrai. Other squad d fans are hers visibie in the hoc g ' ' i eariy spring on day uiar B an makes his ome agams mem- and har y k round this chii y, The camera couid not 'stop' speeding Bernie as the hustiin: McGraw e cond-sucker scores c s ' st Centrai. gain who doubi es Coach Gaffney, as cage ond diamond mentor, hits fungo fiies to the out- fieiders in o pre-game warm-up. PRI G 1957 , , , Q-I -, I 2 lift gf 5 4 , f Ti A My A if W ff vi' Q f VV Gerry Novreske's pitching artistry is . --.. if ,-,, V iy' recorded for posterity - the batter has ,k ' ii 1 f- ' , ' already swung and the ball hangs over x5-Ni 1 4 .'-' the plate, safely on its way to Skelton's .v SH ,WWW :gf -csv xv: ,A f 7 .fy -ffzfvg .f f, w e w ' mitt. X' 5 .. .X .,,' ,K ir? .Q ' ' - M3 TV YY? W N GEL .V XV ,F 4 ' 3991 - ' 4- ZQSZVQQI p , M - fV-x. . .. g ..r. ., . X1,., '1l,. , N, , .ff .. 'P' i W 5 . . p ,,,. , K A pre-game pepper-drill sharpens the defensive 3 -,a1 ,, ' ' - L aff? QQ, . . .,.,V ,V ' ' ,. Fifi work of Art Pattarozzi, Bernie McGraw, and 9 , ' f av' -'g ' f Gary Carey, respective guardians of third ff ' ' , ---' 1 lf- T Y, V ' . W - A we-p' Q . second and first base. 4' fe-29-if ' ' ,, ? f ' H -Yi -7- .. ,lf 1 .LV .. V. V ,. V - 1 , V ff E5 ,.....n Larey, here attracting a lot of attention 5 ' 'Q from Peoria Central, hefted a heavy bat as St. Bede's cleanup hitter. ,V K QQIJQ' M f, ' gjk, 5 1 V ,V ,sz V V X'-' H Mc - V VQV, 5 3 J ' 'fil'ifQ A ff? - K ,- V, gh- 'i Ve , , E V gifs :QW ' Shortstop Jim Mini's diminutive size ,- A ' We fooled many a pitcher as his timi 'f, X .+ : wx wfi '1w2Y.'F??' ' ' ' , coordinatlo MW . X,.... L mi, IQYSMT-'Q,,,,' K 1 X, -1 ,- fww3!!vzK'Q!wwvMw, xfbezz iEQi:fQYi..,Li' e WWW 'M-mp.. was - wa- ee frwfvfiVf Aman, ' U' i, ,,,, 5 t , K f, M ii ,, Mqmi f ,www is .wer-s,w,1'i 'f-at n , - 141 ng and n produced ' ' surprising power. Baseball Team wpeats as Illinois Valley, istricg egio nal Champions For the second straight year the St. Bede Bruin nine, under the direction of Coach Harold Gaffney, completed the season as the class of the lllinois Valley. The diamond men annexed the conference crown by taking three games from Streator, two out of three from LaSalle-Peru, and one of three from Hall. The Bedans fared well against non- conference competition also. They wrested three of four games from Toluca, oneof two from DePue and bounced Cornell once, while absorbing an opening day loss to power-laden Peoria Central. ln the opening game of the district tourna- ment Dick Peoplis on his home diamond pitched a masterful shutout over LaSalle-Peru, as the only run scored came on a steal of home by Landgraf. Gerry Noverske coasted to victory in the district championship over Hall, 8 to 4, behind a cushion of eight runs scored in the first two innings. After Peoplis throttled Amboy in the regional opener, ll to 'l, Novereske blank- ed Toluca in the final game, 3 to 0, narrowly missing a perfect game when a hit off him in the seventh inning allowed the first man to reachtbase. McHenry High fell before the Bruin power in the sectional tourney at Rockford, 9 to 3, but the end of the tournament trail came for the Gaffneymen when they bowed in the champ- ionship game to a strong Waukegan club, 3 to 2. The strength of our team lay in a well knit combination of alert fielding, consistent hitting, and standout hurling. The leading pitchers were Gerry Novreske, Dick Peoplis, Don Wyzgowski, and Al Gorgal. The regular receiver, Jim Skel- ton, looked out on an infield of Art Pattarozzi i3Bl, Jim Mini KSSD, Bernie McGraw i2Bl, and Gary Carey UBL Pete Tracy, Dave Marshall, and Jack Landgraf patrolled the outer gardens, with Jim Loftus supplying relief there. Bob Ellerbrock was an infield utility man. Landgraf was the leading hitter among the regulars with a .370 mark, closely followed by Tracy 1.3-425, Carey i.333l, McGraw f.323l, Marshall i.306l, and Mini f.296l. Of the lettermen only Peoplis, Wyzgowski, Gorgal, Loftus, and Ellerbrock will return for the 1958 season. Back Row - T Guerre, Mgr., F. Gregaricl-1, J. Landgraf, Tracy, A. Pattarazzi, G. Novreske, J. Mini, R. Peoplis, J. Skelton, B. McGraw, A. Gorgal, D. Marshall, J. P. Hensley, Mgr. Front Row - F. Speltz, R. Levarl, Baker, Coach Harold Gaffney. Middle Row -L.Novre- J. O'Connell, M. Daniel, R. Ellerbrock, W. Black, R. ske, Mgr., D. Wyzgowski, G. Carey, J. Loftus, P. Novitske, R. Marshall. TENNIS Coach Paul Morris kneels with his tennis en- thusiasts of the 1957 squad, Jim McCarthy, John Guerre, and Conde Canedy, while his other racquet men, Paul Suhadolnik, Jim McHale, Ronald Sommer, Jim Duncan, Eugene Caron, Jim Duncan races to the right to return a shot in a singles match. and George Caron, stand behind him. Though the season could not betermed ahighly success- ful one, with only a one md six record in dual meets, these fellows never gave up hope of becoming future Davis Cuppers. These four young men will form the nucleus for the 1958 tennis squad. Eugene Caron and Paul Suhadolnik ae in front, while Jim Duncan and George Caron stand in the rear. 143 Fmm this Varsity oothall Squaa' . . . Fourth Row - R. Goralczyk, J. DeNoma, W. Egan, E. Ellerbrock, W. Jaraczewski, J. Stewart, T. Tulley, R Kusek, Mgr., G. Dougherty, C. Balestri, D. Popwski. Schmaltz, T. Kapacinskas, E. Kasfigar, W. Kinczewski Third Row - Coach Paul Morris, R. Peoplis, Hannigan, P. Hensley, Mgr. Frorlf Row ' P- TYUCYI W- KSHYI W M. Casserly, A Gorgal, F. Gregorich, J. O'Connell, M. Senica, A. Rodack, F. Smith, L. Micheli, B. McClain, J Daniel, J. Pence. Second Row - T. Guerre, Mgr., R. Loftus, D- Heinlei- a er many hours 0 f practice . . . Duck-Walking is an easy part of practice--easy ex- cept for Kenny Kastigar. He's on the bottom of the pile. The fellow in the right foreground really must be a duck. came this startin Line- ln the line: RE.-Loftus, RT.-Senica, RG.-Rodack, C.- field: QB.-Heinzel, RH.-Kinczewski, FB.-Ellerbrock, LH. Smith, LG.-Micheli, LT.-Mc Clain, LE.-Kelly. The back- -Tracy. 144 AR ITY FOOTB LL Lyle Micheli Guard Honors After the final game the squad mem- bers assembled to elect an honorary captain for the past season, and they 'westowed this distinction on Donald Heinzel, senior from Chicago. Heinzel, who doubled as quarterback and full- back, was also selected as the most valuable backtield man, and Andrew Rodack gained acclaim as most valu- able lineman. u Chuck Balestri i f l l?f i f'i , , , -,5,',,r.:.. gag : sl. ti 1 ,K .. E , Q sr if .iv 5 Sat V- w if A ,1? :,alqEgl aa,,zzs. 25:5 ' ' ' ' ' -. . 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Nwawvw-esmr.'.,.W.: .ww-- Y W... ffm 7 S4 ww -W N Don Heinzel Quarterback Honors Pete Tracy was unanimous as a halfback on the All Illinois Valley Team selected by station WEEQ-TV, LaSalle. Both the Chicago Daily News and the Champaign News Gazette accorded All-State Honor- able Mention to Tracy, Heinzel, and Jim Loftus, and the former publication also honored Chuck Balestri. Quarterback Wayne Jaraczewski Center Hank Hannigan Tackle 145 Tom Kapacinskas Guard Jim Loftus End VAR ITY Bill Kinczewski Halflsuck Bob Ellerbrock Fulllzack Tom Tuley Guard Denny K usfigar Tackle K - x ' gi F gl f 2 , 1, ., L .0 - 3 -.QLGE Is h-: 444 i Bill Egan Hulflaack Dick Sclwmclfz Halfback Boyd McClain Tackle 146 Jim Stewart Halfback lug Mike Daniel Halfback FOOTB LL i s : ' Q 1, f wafer' :g,:l5.al31gl'ffeHe'ffslf-zfgwlvt :E-u .. . 35'f1W3fs 1 ,I-QI 'gisgnfs v' :1IIlg5::i'5 :: ',:. iEE , '5 , isis? t'1:ii:'5Z2 '?1f?i'4 . .. M D t Pete Tracy Halfback . x:aag,:g.sa:::.--, Wag? .. 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That night at Mendota our fans definitely had something to stand up and holler about. For the first time in five seasons the Mendota Trojans fell before the St. Bede Bruins by a 7 to O score. Pete Tracy circles right end on a pitchout play for a sizable gain against Mendota. Num- ber 8 is Bill Kinczewslci. Tracy scored the only touchdown of the game, smashing over from the one yard line after Denny Kastigar recover- ed a Mendota fumble on the twenty-seven. Our defensive line play was outstanding. The Mendota victory set the stage for the big game of the season, the traditional battle with LaSalle-Peru. The Bruins were definitely up for this game, especially in defensive ploy, f - or the LaSalle Peru backs never had a chance unner on the line of scrimmage while Bill inczewski f47l and Jim Loftus f87l rush up to lend a hand. to get started. Here Al Gorgal stops an L-P r . . . . K With outstretched arms Jim Loftus awaits a Heinzel pass that has eluded the hands of an L-P defender. This play occurred during the first quarter Bedan march that ended on the L-P one yard line, after a penalty nullified a touch- down. Immediately after a scoreless first half Ellerbroclc raced fifty-seven yards with a l'lein- zel pass to the L-P four, and on the second play l-leinzel sneaked over for the score. The unbounded ioy on Bruin faces, cap- Jred here as the squad members prepare to ele- etter than words the final outcome of the game fter L P tallied seven points capitalizing on ur fumble on our own seventeen, Don Heinzel ced fifty-five yards with the subsequent kick- ff to L-P twenty-five from which Pete Tracy alloped over, making the final score, St. Bede ate Coach Morris to their shoulders, tells far X - . . I . . . J - l3, LaSalle-Peru - 7. FOOTBALL After the superb performance against L-P, the Bruins suffered a natural letdown and were no match for the strong contingent of Streator Bulldogs. The final score was 19 to 6, and our only tally by Heinzel was set up by a bad pass from the Streator center. ln the picture Tracy T255 and an unidentified tackler stop a Streator attack. The downswing in grid fortunes, that began in the Streator game, continued against the Richwoods Knights in Peoria, iniurywise es- pecially. Smith and Kinczewski were lost for the season, ioining Ellerbrock on the infirmary list. Pete Tracy galloped fifty-eight yards for a touchdown on the third play of the game, but a sustained first half drive and a fifty yard third quarter run gave Richwoods a I3 to 7 victory. ln the picture Smith U61 and Ellerbrock C75 up- end a Knight ball carrier while Casserly C315 and Kapacinskas f2OQ prepare to assist. Attaining its third success of the season, St. Bede racked up a neat homecoming victory over Marquette of Ottawa, i3 to O. A part of the Homecoming throng is shown watching Jim DeNoma about to tackle a Marquette runner. Kastigar 4785, McClain USD, and Kapacinskas C655 are also visible in the picture. ln this game Heinzel moved to the fullback post in place of the injured Ellerbrock and Chuck Balestri took over at quarterback. Tracy scored the two touchdowns, both on short yardage, one set up by a twenty yard Balestri to Loftus pass. The next four games, all Ggainst Very strong foes, proved disastrous for the Bruin eleven, Defects were inflicted by Wheaton, 19 to 0, Spalding, 14 to 6, Ottawa, 27 to 0, and l'lall 20 to T9. The action here against Peoria Spalding shows an unidentified tackler putting his shoulder to a Spalding back, as Pence UU, Kastigar i33J, Rodack f27J, Egan f5t, and Kelly 1225 all pursue. The season ended with the heartbreaking loss to Hall, giving the Bruins a three won, six lost record. SOPHOMORE - The of the players are down, including the opposi- referee is right on top of the play and tive tion's ball carrier, in the LaSalle-Peru sopho- more game. Active cheerleading by members of the sophomore department was an added attraction for this year's football contests. The yell- captains pictured are James Wooten, Richard Bailey, Bob Novreske, Danny Sollors, Chico Ruiz, and Pat Shine. Mike Cumberworth and Jerry Kelly rush in to help a Bedan tackler who already has an I.-P sophomore firmly in his grasp. Season Record St. Bede - Zi Mendota - O St. Bede - O LaSalle-Peru -7 St. Bede - 0 Streator - 27 St. Bede - 6 Richwoods - 6 St. Bede - 0 Wheaton - 20 St. Bede - 7 Ottawa - 7 The sophomores, coached by Mr. James Troglio, wound up the i957 season and two ties. Their finest efforts came in the opening game with a mark of one victory, three losses, against Mendota when Cy Watson scored allthree touchdowns, and in the closing tie game against Ottawa when the Cubs dominated most of the play. Except for allowing an early score to the LaSalle-Peru underclassman, they also performed admirably in that contest. The workhorse ot the backfield was the afore-mentioned Cy Watson, assisted well by quar- terbacks Dick Watson and Fred Wernsman, halfbacks Ed Filippini, Paul Harding, and Jim Dietz. Standouts in the line included Tim Denby, Bob Benedetti, Jerry Kelly, Mike Cumberworth, Leroy Lyons, Vince Morreale, Reynold Dras- ler, and Mike Fahey. The fundamentals taught by Coach Troglio should stand them well in the future. 150 FOOTBALL Jim Dietz eluding an L-P lineman, sweeps the end for several yards as Tim Denby cuts down- field to lead interference. Coach Troglio keeps a sharp eye out for loafers during sophomore calisthenics. The freshman squad appears in the middle background of the picture. Sophomore Squad Back Row - M. Fahey, J. Kelly, T. Denby, l.. Lyons, F. P. Tangora, R. Cassiday, C. Quilty. Front Raw - R. Wernsman, J. Meyers, T. Dackewicz, G. Bernabei, D. Cause Bernabei, J. Robertson, C. Watson, P. Harding, E. Hansel, R. Benedetti. Middle Row - M. Cumberworth, W. Andreoni, E. Filippini, E. Dose, J. Dietz, J. Ficek. V. Mcrreale, R. Watson, W. Black, R. Schultz, R. Drosler, l5l FRESHMA FOOTBALL A light moment in freshman football practice - - Coach of the squad enioys this brief respite from practice Gaffney smilingly instructs quarterback Bill Pelkey how drucigery. to receive the snap from center Mike Fahey. The rest Set - zone - hup one - hup two' - - - the fresh- another play enroute to a touchdown against men line up in their respective positions for LaSalle-Peru. This play definitely failed to gain. Clarence turf. Bruce James l86l, John O'Reilly f37l, Davis clasps the ball tightly as he hits the Gnd Gene Feil Um We Cl0Se 'f0 the Pl0Y- T52 THE B BY BRUINS Duncan, T. Konitzer, M. Rossiter, J. Niezer, W. Pelkey. Back Row - A. Anderson, T. Gould, E.Welgat, J. Miller, G. Feil, R. Hopkins, W. Reed, Coach Gaffney, J. Kenna, Front Row -J. Feeney, J. Murray, T. Funk, L. Kryzwanos, C. Davis, F. Green, J. Hamlin, T. Cooney, T. Jeromin- P. Meismer, M. Walker, D. Linton, J.O'ReiIIy, R. Fisher, ski. Middle Row - T. Shank, P. Yancey, B. James, A. H. Czura, W. Burke. Walter, J. Stack, C. Torri, E. Steinz, P. McCabe, T. Season Record St. Bede - O Mendota - 0 St. Bede - O Streator - 13 St. Bede - 8 LaSalle-Peru - 12 St. Bede - O Marquette - 19 St. Bede - 6 Ottawa - 13 St. Bede - 27 Hall - 0 Compiling a l-4-'l record this season, the Baby Bruins gave considerable promise of future success. Adverting to the fact that four of their number, Don Causa, Paul , Bruce James stretches his long legs for considerable yardage in the LaSalle-Peru game. Helmut Czura f87l and Gene Feil T701 converge a would-be tockler. Harding, Mike Fahey, and Jim Dietz, were promoted to the sophomore squad, the re- maining freshmen did well. Worthy of mention among the backfield performers are Pelkey, James Shank, Davis, O'Reilly, Murray, and Welgat. Prominent performers up front were Czura, Niezer, Steinz,Rossiter, Feil, Meismer, Hopkins, Stack, and Reed. The most successful game was the final one againstHall that sparkled with Pelkey's spectacular running U13 yards in 4 carries for 3 touchdownsl. In only two games were the freshmen badly outplayed, and the three remaining games could easily have been won. We cannot leave the football section without paying tribute to the un- heralded men behing the scenes, the managers. Ed Kusek, TOH1 GI-leffe and Paul Hensley pose with the inevitable dog on the football field. Jim Duncan and Ron Borelli were evidently not managing the day the picture was taken. 153 VARSI Ken Hughes Chuck McManus Don Wysgowski Chuck Balesfri BKB Jim Loffus Captain PLAYE Bob Bellefini Allan Gorgal Tom Plikuhn 4 Eugene Wisgowski VARSITY BASKETB LL l Row 'lr Tim Denby, Jerry Kelly, Chuck Quilty, Don Coach Gaffney. Row 3: Ron Swietek, Gerry Baker, Al Maurer, Mike Watson. Row 2: Chuck Bales-tri, Chuck Gorgal, Jim Loftus, Gene Wisgowski. McManus, Don Wysgowski, Bob Belletini, Ken Hughes, Always the foremost rooter for her hus- band's teams and at the same time an able Statistician, Mrs. Gaff- ney underwent a seri- ous operation near the end of the season, and, as students and faculty rallied to her support with fervent prayers, she successfully en. dured a critical time. Season Summary Looking back at the past season uncovers moments of glory, feelings of disappoint- ment, but never thought of failure. The official log of games played ffound on page T595 shows a season record of lO wins and 15 defeats, making this a ulosing' season. The brightest iewel in that crown of ten victories was undoubtedly the shining win over LaSalle-Peru on our home floor. Though a blizzard raged outside, there was nothing frigid about the Bruins as they singed the nets for a four point margin. Otherwise, the season was short of such outstanding thrills, but all the other,victories and several other well played games were indeed satisfying. Looking ahead to next year makes us realize that three regulars have played their last game in Bruin togs,James Loftus, Robert Belletini, and Charles McManus. Gone too will be reserve Gene Wysgowski. Loftus closed out a stellar cage career at St. Bede by being chosen on the all Illinois Valley first team by station WEEQ- TV of LaSalle. The Decatur senior was indeed one of the finest players ever to grace the Bruin court. Back for another year for the green and white will be regulars Ken Hughes and AI Gorgal, as well as reserves Gene Wisgowski, Chuck Balestri, Ron Swietek, and the iniury plagued Tom Plikuhn, who must first undergo a summer operation. Several from the sophomore squad, reviewed in the next two pages of the annual, should see much service as varsity men next year. 155 ACTIO The above three pictures are all of St. Bede's finest game of the season, against LaSalle-Peru in the Abbot Vincent gym- nasium. Terrific defensive work and whole- hearted aggressiveness paid off for the Bruins over a foe rated superior in man- power. .lim Loftus, leading scorer on the THE Ken Hughes, tricky ball-handler and a thorn in L-P's side all night, executes a deft drive in despite the defensive efforts of his opponent. CG RT Close guarding, such as this by Chuck McManus, was a key to this upset victory. The work done by Loftus in containing L-P's giant Meznarich merited iust acclaim. floor, swished several long pokes, including the one shown above. Loftus and McManus wait for the rebound after an Ottawa free throw during the season's opening The second half tip-off against DePue shows Loftus cleanly out- iumping his opponent and other Bedans iockeying for position. game. Only a terrific second half rally enabled last year's third place team in the state to defeat 156 the Bruins. Lacking their Ronnie Zagar of last year, the Little Giants were no match for the Bruins this season. CAGER THE BALL Tom Plikuhn, though sidelined by an injury after the semester, performed ruggedly the first half ofthe season. Witness his rebounding ability in a losing cause against Hall. The blond iunior's tall frame would have given needed bench power for the balance of the season. The dazed gaze of a Marquette Crusader shows that Bob Belletini has launched the ball sky- ward on its way to a two-pointer. The promise of a prize for the loudest cheering by one de- partment made the gym a chamber of unending noise, and the iuniors emerged as the most vocally persistent. AI Gorgal, screened for by Loftus, iumps and fires inthe opener against Ottawa. Gorgal's story from this game on was one of continuous im- provement, auguring well for his successful return next year. Won't that ball ever come down? The attention of all nine players captured bythe camera is directed above the basket where the leather spheroid bounces at its whim. McManus, Loftus, and sopho- more Gene Wisgowski await its descent. A senior from Ladd, Bob Belletini, grasps the ball away from 0 neighbor from Spring Valley. McManus, Loftus, and Plikuhn surround the play. The Bruins were lacking inheight according to today's basket- ball standards, and had to scrap for every rebound. Tim Denby, a mainstay for the sophomore five at a guard post all season, drives around his man in home encounter with Marseilles. Tim established himself as a heady, dependable ball player, and appeared in a few varsity contests. SOPHOMORE Charles Quilty, especially adept at sure ball handling and tricky dribbling, is already past a Marseilles player and may be clear for a score. Charlie gen- erally was the middle man in the three-men-out playing pattern, and used his good eye for pokes from the top of the circle. THE CUBS erry Kelly f37l fights a Wenona man for the ball as Gerry Baker is all set for the ball, should it come his way. Kelly was a real scrapper in his every appear- ance, and Baker im- proved his ball- handling over a year ago, retaining his regular center post. Mike Watson, another regular performer at guard, drives in from the left side in the same Mar- seilles game. Third high scorer on the squad, Mike lumps sur- prisingly high for his size. This is recalled especially by those who saw him iump with elation after the LaSalle-Peru victory and actually suspend himself from the top of the rim. BASKETBALI Shown unleashing his favorite and most successful shot, John Ficek had uncanny accuracy with these iump shots from the side. It was his swisher with eighteen seconds left that gave us a one point victory over LaSalle-Peru. SOPHOMORE SQUAD: Seating around the clock the members of the Sophomore squad are, starting with one o'clock, Reynold Drasler, Jerry Kelly, Gene Wisgowski, John Ficek, Mike Watson, Robert Cassiday, Tim Denby, Don Maurer, rugged sophomore performer, drives through three Streatorites for a two-pointer. Don was second in scoring on the squad with l46 points for the season, surpassed in this category only by Chuck Quilty with 177 points. V The underclassmen featured on these two pages are expected to make their contribution to St. Bede varsity basketball fortunes an important one during their next two years on our campus. This year they started very well, winning the promotion regained their content with a six of their first seven games, but were then weakened by of Gene Wisgowski to the varsity. After that they never stride, and though flashing occasional brilliance, had to be real even season. Season Records Varsity Opponent Sophomores Varsity 5.B. Opp. 5.B. Opp. 62 40 46 53 Princeton 37 24 46 43 52 70 Ottawa 39 37 50 46 57 58 Streator 33 34 49 68 43 50 Hall 37 27 36 45 3'l 4l Mendota 44 28 35 41 75 58 Wenona 49 34 77 42 70 43 Depue 40 37 69 52 40 37 Morris 36 64 49 77 Joliet Catholic 51 45 54 58 Coal City 39 55 54 69 Marseilles 49 54 45 59 42 58 Earlville 27 31 Won - 10 80 52 Marquette 50 38 LOST - i5 159 Chuck Quilty, Leroy Lyons, Don Maurer, Bob Haydock, and Gerry Baker. Running the works from his pivotal center spot is Coach Jim Troglio, flanked by managers, Paul Tangora and Bill Bloch. Opponent Depue Mendota LaSalle-Peru Hall Trinity Streator Marquette Marseilles Ottawa Henry LaSal le-Peru Princeton Sophomores 50 45 35 42 35 33 44 46 30 49 38 40 33 53 41 66 48 36 44 47 Won - i0 Lost - 10 K A 4 Wxlldirx-N, Ba mins compile outstanding recom' W The brightest spot in Bruin basketball picture this season was provided by a fine freshman squad that ended the campaign with an enviable record of i8 wins and three losses. The only blemishes on their performance were one point losses on the opponents' courts to Marquette and Streator, both avenged by resounding victories on the home court. The only real dis- appointment of the campaign was the loss to LaSalle-Peru 59 to 48, in the opening game of the lllinois Valley tournament, partly explainable by the restricted services of Bill Pelkey and Bruce James, fouled out by the measles and a broken bone respectively. Twice during the regular season play, the budding Bruins had vanquished their rivals from LaSalle-Peru, 36 to 25 and 37 to 24. The Freshmen also counted double victories over Princeton, Ottawa, Hall, and Marseilles, while Toluca and Depue fell three times each before their well balanced attack. The starting five for almost all games generally came from these six young men, Paul Harding, Billy Pelkey, Don Causa, Roger Hanley, Darryl Jaraczewski, and Bruce James. Frequent substitutes in case one of these boys was in foul trouble were Mike Rossiter, Jim Dzik, Jim Dietz, Clarence Davis, and Bob Koster, while the size of the score generally enabled Coach Morris to clear his bench for participation in many games. Paul Harding emerged as the leading scorer with 223 points, followed by Roger Hanley with TS4, and Don Causa with l58. Harding also had the best field goal percentage, a neat 44.771, edging Causa's 42.72. Hanley 1 canned ful? of his free throws to lead in that department, while Causa and l Harding marked up percentages of 59 and 53, respectively, at the charity l line. The playmaker and floor general had to be Bill Pelkey, while the sparkplug for the fast breaks was fireman Darryl Jaraczewski. Bruce James added welcome rebounding strength. Satisfaction with their performance in their initial season allows us to hope for continued success in sophomore V Paul Harding, with the touch and form that gave him the team's best field goal percentage, iurnps a shot from the Side- and varsity seasons. l FRESHMAN SQUAD. Row l: J. Dzik, J. Grybowski, 3: F. Albani, D. Causa, B. James, R. Hanley, P. R. Mente, J. Kurtz, C. Davis, P. Tangora fMgr.i. Harding, J. Niezer, Couch Paul Morris. fabsent - Row 2: R. Koster, W. Baracani, E. Welgat, W. Pelkey, D. Jaraczewski, M. Rossiterl. J. Dietz, J. Bonsch, L. Ceresa, W. Bloch fMgr.i. Row Q l6l A TRAMURAL 4 2 Lined up in a tidy row behind the bench at their diamond are the champions of the Day Student Junior- Senior league. They are M. Korter, J. Jasiek, R. Antkowiak, C. Byvik, R. Wasilewski, R. Feretti, R. Siebert, and H. Gregorich. Their Sophomore Day student counter-parts earned their glory in noontime play, and Captain Billy McGraw, kneeling in front, has M. Cumberworth, W. Kozlowski, and K, Moran next to him, and L. Lyons, J. Ficek, G. Baker, L. Corpus, G. Gray, and R. Kinczewski behind him. Close upon the start of the school year intramural leagues are organ- ized according to class or depart- ment. The first activity on the agenda is fall softball, and the Minims, shown here as players and box seat spectators, are among the most eager in their pursuit of the championship. Assembling here are the reigning masters of the Sopho more Boarder League fstandlng K Lise: B Jareckl Meismer, C Quigley R Haydock, M Watson Kapraun k eellng R Alng, W Regan, and D Sollors The spectacle of the game below intrigues our hillside watchers, Bill Murphy, Tom Shay, Bob Borkowsky, Jack Helms, and Bill Bloch. Cock- ing his bat for a powerful swing at one of Joe Schellenberger's offer- ings is Pat Kelly, and Ed Reynolds waits to catch the missed pitch. Pfeffer, Henson, Hannon, and Quinn round out the infield, while Marshall and Matulenas umpire. Father Ralph is among the interested, on-the-spot spectators. Rag Hanley's Bases left all opposition behind in the Freshman Boarder League, playing on the now-levelled tower field. Row 'l: E. Schreiner, T. Banta, R. Hanley, J. Moore. Row 2: R. Hunteman, W. Murphy, W. Gochee, T. Coveny, F. Frisch, L. Kr zywanos. OFTB LL Eugene Caron's crew made off with the honors in the Junior-Senior Boarder League, and no wonder - take a look at the ringer in the second row. J. Grebener, E. Hickey, P. Showalter and Caron are in the front, and behind them are J. Schenk, Father William, M. Santoski, H. Becker, W. Snyder, and E. Theiss. The Day Student Freshman champions obligingly pose in the physical education room. Row l: G. Pyszka, D, Antko- wiak, Captain W. Pelkey, R. Leon, K. Siensa. Row 2: G. Tomsha, A. Kennedy, M. Marghiero, J. Dzik, K. Borys. I TRAM R LTO CH FOOTBALL As the days began to shorten and leaves turned color and fell, the intramural sport appropriate for late fall days oc- cupied student recreation periods. Several touch football championship teams are pictured on these two pages. At the right are the sophomore day student champs, the Bears', made up of fback rowl W. Scanlon, R. Kolczaski, M. Cumber- worth, D. Maurer, ffront rowl G. Bernabei, D. Blum, K. Funfsinn, and M. Harth. Surviving as the top aggregation, with a sporty eleven and one record, in a seven team freshman boarder league were the Battlers , composed of fback row, J. Crinion, T. Lott- man, R. Gust, J. Rickey, ftront rowl W. Murphy, W. Twardy, J. Hynds, and W. Winkel. Lined up in formation, this senior boarder team compiled a spotless record this year to top their division. Team members are: lin the iinel G. Yedinak, T. Mahoney, L. Jackson, A Scardina, D. Small, and fin the backfieldl R Kearney, T. Stafford, and J. VonBampus captain. o 2 Captain Mike Quigley's Bears topped the sopho- more boarder league. Quigley, holding the foot- ball, is flanked by M. Watson and A. Ruiz while behind him are R. Alig, W. Dunn, L. Lampe, and J. Capes. 164 Champions of the iunior-senior day student league, in which the above action took place was Joe Ficek's squad. With him on the line are R. Wasilewski, H. Kaszynski, C. Swanson and P. Antlcowiak, while J. Jasiek, R. Carey and M. Taylor manned the backfield Mickey Korter gets his pass away dur- ing noontime intramurals, despite the onrushing Reinhard, Pretto, Schatz, and Menne. The 'Blocks' emerged as the top notch crew among the day student freshman footlzallers this fall. J. Kurtz, J. Dzik, E. We-lgct fcaptainl, C. Loch, and D. Jaraczewski are standing, and sitting in front aret D. Antkowiok, D. Bruski, A Giese, and P. Osenarski. Leaders in the lunior boarder division were Bob Marshall's 'Bluffs', closely followed by Steve Carroll's 'E-Nuffs'. The stalwarts on the top team shown to the left are ileft to rightj C. Didier, M. Schellenberger, T. Shay, R. Marshall, C. Vaessen, R. Swift, and T. Pfeffer. 5 I TR MURAL BA KETBALL Bill Egan, captain of the 'Sputniks, champions of the first Junior Boarder League, views his fellow players, T. Quinn, C. Vaes- sen, M. Casserly, M. Bor- rett, and U. Molina. The action at the right pitted George Dorsey's Vanguards, eventual win- ners in the second Junior Boarder League, against Tom Thompson's Jupiter C's. Kusek and English are jumping, Matulenas is the referee, and Osborne and Marshall judge where the ball will go. Nearly every night after the highschoolers had retired from the gym, the Colle-- gians took the floor. Denny Hart hooks over Don Diet- zen's outstretched arms, as Trapp and Galvin watch with open-mouthed admira- tion. Keith Schellenbcrgcr dem- onstrates a fundamental idea in the roundball game- holding onto the ball. Evi- dently his audience of J. Von Bampus, J. Foster, K. Howard, R. Evans, and Tom Mahoney got the message for they carried off the Senior Boarder title. Jimmy Licvens, flanked by Loo Caron and Mike Wagner, happily clutches the game winning ball from the Sopho- more Boarder championship playoff. Other team mem- bers are Ken Milan, John Kilarski, and Lucien Ciag- lia. A bevy of arms from a mass of white T-shifted sopho- more day students struggle for the ball. C. Blum, E. Filippini, R. Cassiday, L. Lyons, and G. Gray are the assailants. 166 Day T . ,lurllopsenlor . . in the L nd- sry! 'Hy orud LeaderS alter leugeii: lzligsle Fine boskeleerg Rltlashko- the Eesetvjiithnolonl and tlfe-'seLjague operated in f. . - ' w , un, - ou In Student Di.vlsi:onG. Glogowski, -3- Dunc R- 2021, D' McFaddin, Rnggfefs emerged as ner' R, Fice , er, J. Rudzinski ernabei, Capfoin widlir w. Action among freshman day students shows Mike Crowley shooting, guarded by Ed Welgat and Paul Osenarski. Ceresa fabsemy Reaching high for the intro- mural emblem, that signifies supremacy in that sport for its proud possessor, are two mighty Minims, Bill Hart and Jim Czura. Mike Fahey and William Riley orc also on opposite sides of the struggle. C. Torri, P. McCabe, J O'Reilly, J. Hamlin, and T. Gould. These are the fearless five that took the Freshman Boarder championship in spir- ited play in the after supper league. I TRAMURA SOCCER At the onset of the cool weather of late fall, after the last football game has been played, there are those ot us, heedless enough ot life and limb, who engage in a game designed origin- ally for the kicking of ai ball through a goal, often played for baser motives as kicking someone in the shins. Hail, nevertheless, to the conquerors in their sport. SOPHOMORE CHAMPIONS. Row l: R. Schafer, W. Phelan, T. Schierer, R. Alig. Row 2: J. Bowers, J. Fogarty, M. Loftus, F. Anaya, C. Watson, W. Dunn, T. Denby. Row 3: J. Dose, R. Haydock, R. Kilarski. 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ILLINDI5 PRESCRIP O MAG NES WALL PAPER SHEE MUSIC C RS STATIONERY Kon K PHoNE 4-4711 C ND, SCHIILL DAIRY CIIMPANY LASALLEPERU cnvunfs Visit our Charter for AII Occasions Fountain and Dairy Stores 701 P f St 1 pe..I,n1Tl1nQf'f e Michigan City, Ind. LaPorte, Ind. phone 3450 1615 Franklin St. 602 East Lincoln-way O 9 LQSKEXKGW 'G feelin, ' Quality Foods SINCE I I 1862 H ' .':uI-'I-4Atnl..I I1 WARN ER,RIVI1I-4 LUHLIVL. A DIVISION OF CONSOLIDATED FOODS CORPORATION COMPLIMENTS OF VALLEY BUILDERS Phone 4-4421 SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS 195 Zinaloy Flashing Valley Gravel Stop Eavetroughs-Downspouts-and Fittings-Zinc Paint l lJ li 1844 St. Vincent's Avenue L0 Sane Zl N C iiiinois LaSaIlephone SH IIIIHOIS BELING ENGINEERING CONSU Designers of Water and Sewer Systems For Municipalities -.Power Plants - Heating -Air Conditioning - Plumbing And Electrical Systems For Buildings. Moline, Ill. Peoria, III. Champai n, III. Joliet, IIT. Rockford, Ill. Burlington, Iow DesMoines, Iowa U Licensed LTANTS Land Surveyors-Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsln Use Clean Burning-- Hi -Heat FUEL OILS T. M RY'S ACADEMY Nauvoo, Illinois Howard Mel lang, Representative 0 Large Bulk Storage Terminal O Ticket Printer Meters o Dehydrated Fuel Oils conducted by 0 Convenient Budget Playment Plan 0 Free Health 81 Accident Insurance 0 Radio Dispatched Trucks 0 All Grades Domestic and l d t' l F lO'l n Us no ue I S l THE STUDENT Q SPOTLIGHT is on I ' ' I JOSTEN CLASS RINGS A-Qs I ervlce fffgi and the spotlight ren-als N ,- X 0 Magnificent sunshine 'IOK gold h C gs X- 0 Exclusive original design er o' N .i 0 Every ring beautifully engraved ' 0 Deep dimension die-work I 0 Thick faceted tones LaSalle, Illinois 1-HE SMART THING plus a host of features in the phone Lusulle 10 or 27 H JOSTEN tradition of qualify I Box 202 Sterling, Illinois 196 ADVERTISINGP TRO S LaSalle Arkin's Drug Store Fitch's Laundry 8g Benzole Cleaners Fredman Bros. Furniture Company Herrcke's Hardware Hummer Furniture Company Kastigar 's Market LaSalle Citizen System Company M 8. M Radio and record shop Marini's Food Market Robin Hood Sweets Shea's Dry Cleaners Teno's Barber Shop Urbanowski lGA Super Market Western Tire and Auto Peru Bader-Blass Clothiers Chamberlin Company Hurley Sporting Goods Kohry's Restaurant Mueller Funeral Home Peru Greenhouses Peru Motor Company Ream Insurance Agency Tour Rest Motel Ed Weiland, Inc. Spring Valley K 81 C Floor Covering Malooley's Food Market Perona Si Perona Valley Appliance Company Valley News Agency Ottawa Kossow Roofing Company Mary's Beauty Shop Meaghers Bookkeeping 81 Tax Service Underwood Sunstrand Agency John G. Verona, Realtor Ladd Pharmacy Ladd Leader Engraving Company Rochelle St. Joseph's Health Resort Wedron Hotel Clark Princeton Pratt Greenhouse Princeton Barrett Hardware Company Joliet First National Bank of Oglesby Oglesby Hautau and Otto Chicago Fuertges Brothers Market Bradford 444 444 The production of the largest VIA BAEDA in the history of St. Bede was made possible through the generous support of our ADVER- TISERS and PATRONS to whom the members of the Senior Class and the yearbook staff are deeply grateful. We also are deeply indebted to the Root Stu- dio for their assistance and in particular to Mr. John Roche and to our own Father Raymond -V-44 -Y-44 Matulenas, O.S.B., who by their hard work and encouragement helped to enhance the production of this volume. To all of these people specifically and to all who, in any way, helped in the production of the Via Baeda of 'l958, we express our most heartfelt thanks and we fervently pray that God will bless them for their generous support. Mr. 8. Mrs. R.M. Hogan Rt. Rev. F. Cleary Ottawa Rt. Rev. Leo Henkel Lincoln Rt. Rev. Clarence Higgins Champaign Rt. Rev. A. A. Jagodzinski Peru Rt. Rev. Joseph Kapala Spring Valley Rt. Rev. F. J. Pilarek e LaSalle Rev. E. Blough Princeton Rev. Michael Callahan, O.S.B Peru Rev. Barnard Degan, C.M. LaSalle if if -if LaSalle Dr. 8. Mrs. J. B. Aplington Dr. 8. Mrs. E. Gallardo Dr. 8. Mrs. J. W. Geiger Dr. 8. Mrs. Z.S. Hybke Dr. 8. Mrs. A.F. Miller Dr. 8. Mrs. V.J. Piscitelli Dr. 8. Mrs. William Scanlon Dr. 8. Mrs. Stanley Wrobel Peru Dr. 8 Mrs. William J. Farley PATRONS Rev. Edward J. Duncan, S.T.D. Champaign Rev. Joseph Farley Budd ' Rev. John Gordon Senica Rev. Leo L. Henkel LaSalle Rev. George Jung, O.S.B Ottawa Rev. Koloman Kassovic Spring Valley Rev. James Lauer, O.S.B. Ladd Rev. Boniface Martin, O.S.B. Dalzell Rev. Charles Martin Peru 'A' f i' 'A' 'Ar 'A' Mr. 8 Mrs. J.J. Crinion Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Dakewicz Mr. 8. Mrs. A. Faassen Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Goralczyk Mr. 8- Mrs. C. Gradei Mrs. M.H. Hanlon Mr. Frank Hanzel Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Heinzel Dr. 8. Mrs. James Rooney Dr. 8. Mrs. G. W. Toraason Dr. 8 Mrs. Walter J. Utz Oglesby Dr. 8. Mrs. G. Lucas Spring Valley Dr. 8 Mrs. H. J. Jacobs Chicago Mr. 8. Mrs. M. Barrett MTS- Valerie Bloch Mr. 8. Mrs. E.F. Burke Mr. 8 Mrs. J. Coughlin Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Hudacek F. Krzywanos Mr. 8. Mrs P. Kulik Mr. 8. Mrs E. Kusek Mr. 8. Mrs L. Lopatka Mr. 8. Mrs F.T. McCann Mr. 8. Mrs W. Murphy Mr. 8. Mrs J. Novak Mr. Neil A. Ott Mr. 8 Mrs J.H. O'Cannell Mr. 8. Mrs C.H. Reeder Mr. 8. Mrs E. Reynolds, Sr. Mr. 8 Mrs G. Ripson Mr. 8. Mrs W. Robb Mr. 8. Mrs J. Rodack Mr. 8. Mrs. M. Ruane Mr. 8. Mrs. A. Scardina Mr. T.G. Sexton Mr. H.J. Sondei Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8 Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mrs. S. Zi H.H. Stewart F. Von Bampus F. Watson H.J. Watson ntak 198 Rev. Carl A. Mayes Oglesby Rev. Casimir Miller, O.S.B. Peru Rev. Daniel Monaghan Lincoln Rev. Raymond Scheuth Spring Valley Rev. Paul Schlimm, O.S.B. Chicago Rev. Norbert Tibesar, O.S.B Ottawa Rev. Jerome Walsh, O.S.B. Ladd Rev. Michael Zeleznikar LaSalle 'A' f i' Indiana Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Fahey East Gary Mr. 8. Mrs. C. Funk Earl Park Mr. 8. Mrs. F.H. Green Munster Mr. 8. Mrs. G.T. Harding, Sr. Gary Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Kilarski Hammond Mrs. L.J. LePell Valparaiso Mr. 8. Mrs. L.F. Niezer Ft. Wayne Mr. 8. Mrs. A. Plikuhn Griffith Mr. 8. Mrs. E.F. Schmaltz Hobart Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Anaya Vera Cruz, Mexico Mr. 8. Mrs. R.P. Evans Cleveland, Ohio C. Kerper Mr. 8. Mrs. H. Greeley, Iowa Mr. Thomas Lynch Peabody, Massachusetts Mr. 8. Mrs. J.A. Sargent West De Pere, Wisconsin Mr. 8. Mrs. J.A. Schenk St. Louis, Missouri Mr. 8. Mrs. G.A. Tracy Milwaukee, Wisconsin Ottawa Peru Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mrs. Grace LaSalle Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Springfield Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. P. Baracani D. Chonowski H. House B. Jaraczewski G. Kastigar W. Pelkey H. Potthoff Thibert J. Affelt A.J. Balestri E. Bruski R. Cassidy A. Colmane K. Dougherty J.J. Hughes D.J. Lyons F.J. Mahnick M. Pierson P. Cooney V.J. Howard .J.H. Regan North Chicago Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Waukegan Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Champaign Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Wilmington Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. Oak Park Dr. 8. Mrs. Mrs. W.B. Mr. 8. Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs. F.J. Drasler .l.G. Miks P.J. Suhadolnik John Foster Martin Gust J. Matulenas C.A. Swanson, Jr. J.B. Casserly T.A. Hagan J. Meyers T. Shay P. Tangora, Sr. J. Phelan M. Quigley J. Rink E.A. Ciaglia .ierominski P.J. Morreale M.J. Ryan P TRONS Spring Valley Mr. 8. Mrs. Bruno Gambiani Mr. 8. Mrs. C.N. Hollerich Mr. 8. Mrs. D. Pohl Judge 8. Mrs. W.J. Wimbiscus Oglesby Mrs. M. Balconi Mr. 8. Mr. T. Daley Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Gregorich Mr. 8. Mrs. F. Senica, Jr. Mr. 8. Mrs. F.T. Borkowsky Mr. James Hickey Mr. Edward Murray Mr. 8. Mrs. Louis Tamborini Peoria Mr. 8. Mrs. G. English Mr. 8. Mrs. V.L. Moore Mr. 8. Mrs. G. Murray Mr. 8. Mrs. H. Statts illinois Mrs. V.H. Abell Lincoln Mrs. Lester Banta DeKalb Mr. 8. Mrs. L. Bergschneider Franklin Mr. 8. Mrs. J.J. Black Morris Mr. 8. Mrs. A. Byvik Ladd Mr. 8. Mrs. T.J. Caragher, Sr. Peoria Heights Mr. Bert Thomas Cima Forest Park Mr. 8. Mrs. E. Collins Wyoming Mr. 8. Mrs. J.W. Dietzen Danville Mr, 8. Mrs. R.T. Dunn Bloomington Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Feeney Morris Mr. 8. Mrs. V. Fogerty Princeville Mr. 8. Mrs. H. Funfsinn Arlington Mr. 8. Mrs. H. Grebener Rockford 199 Mr. 8. Mrs. F. Hanley Verona Mrs. J. Haydock Brookfield Mr. 8. Mrs. F.J. Hickey Rochelle Mr. 8. Mrs. M.J. Horan Matherville Mr'. 8. Mrs. F. Jones Milan Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Kapacinskas Kewanee Mr. 8. Mrs. A.G. Konitzer Lake Villa Mr. 8. Mrs. T. Krystosek Lombard Mr. 8. Mrs. H.T. McCabe Rockford Mr. 8. Mrs. F. McManus Streator Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Mattingly Paris Dr. 8. Mrs. W. Murphy Elmhurst Mr. 8. Mrs. R. Nordstrom Fox Lake Mrs. E. Polito Streator Mr. 8. Mrs. C. Quinn Gridley Mr. 8. Mrs. J. Rosinke Oak Lawn Mr. 8. Mrs. B. Saucunas Lemont Mr. 8. Mrs. R. Schierer Metamora Mr. John Shiel Decatur Atty. 8. Mrs. E.M. Sullivan Amboy Mrs. M. Thompson Ingleside Mr. 8. Mrs. Q. Torri Compton , Dr. 8. Mrs. H.J. Trapp Sycamore Mr. 8. Mrs. R. Vaessen Sublette Mr. 8. Mrs. B. Watson Chatsworth Mr. 8. Mrs. F.E. Williams Sterling Mr. 8. Mrs. L.J. Winkel McHenry Mr. 8. Mrs. H.S. Wise Danville if HUIUGHHPH q 4 I ' 5 i 1, E I 'G x Z E gf Tn 4 -5. : ' . zi- E g f :LE , 522 ,., ,.',: si .Y . . -r 1 A -4:5115