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

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Obtaining the proper books for the coming year is a big part of registration. Fathers Leonard, Eugene, Theodore and Dennis prepare for the big day. Mr. Alex Ptak and his son, Paul, check the financial aspect with procurator, Father Felix. 1 1

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Registration Day Unveils Changes Director of studies, Father Owen, explains the freshman curriculum to Gerald Johnson and his mother, Mrs. George Johnson. Father Theodore, dean of studies for the |unior college, discusses a class change with Dave Neill. St. Bede students, whether they live far away or near, wind-up their summers during the last week in August. Regis- tration took place this year on August 28, and in their first hours at school, the Bedans found how things had changed. Of course the freshman boarders had the biggest adjustment to make. For most, it was the first time away from their homes and families. But the sophomores and juniors also had things different than expected. Last year, the two departments were combined almost as one. This year sophomores had new prefects and a new third floor study hall. However, the juniors had it the best. They enjoyed a combination study hall, washroom and dormitory located on the second floor. Resident seniors did not waste anytime getting used to their rooms. They were relieved of dormitory life. Although a number of their pre- fects and homerooms were switched, the day students found little trouble with their class schedules for the coming year. Registration day gave everyone a good start for the scholastic year. 10

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Homecoming Handled By S.B.A.S.C. Everyone enjoyed themselves at the big Homecoming dance, spon- sored by the band. Father Allen supervised the preparation of the elaborate Homecoming decorations; he and Pat Dooley check as Peter Fiocchi constructs a “75. As in the past. Homecoming for 1966 was a series of traditional events, any of which, if omitted, might spoil this weekend of week- ends. Homecoming was scheduled early this year and to assure its success, preparations began well in advance. During the first week of school, the Student Council appointed three separate committees and the work started. Freshmen and seniors alike la- bored for the next three weeks and their efforts paid off on the weekend of October 2. The campus was decora- ted elaborately. Highlighting the decorations was the huge diamond depicting St. Bede's 75th year and 25 foot high colosseum, which was large enough to walk through. The winding carcade through Peru, La- Salle and Spring Valley officially started the festivities on Saturday night. The bonfire and pep rally boosted spirits for Sunday's game. An unusual type of Variety Show, taking the form of a TV show was presented by the students before a capacity audience in the gymnasium. The Association of Alumni and Friends concluded the evening with a “Glow.” Everyone gets involved in Homecoming. Joe Janz, Jim Lund and Father Gordian put the finishing touches on the diamond placed in the teardrop. 12