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

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Second Annual Spirit Day Once Again Successful Following a week delay due to inclement weather, the St. Bede Student Council held its second annual Spirit Day on Thursday, Sep- tember 17. The object of Spirit Day was to in- still spirit in students and to encourage friendship among students. After the completion of morning classes, pupils gathered in the gym for instructions re- garding the remainder of the day. Mr. Paul Ber- nabei then addressed the student body concerning the meaning of spirit. Led by Brother Philip and Bedan students, the student body sang several songs. Next was the Spirit Day Mass, held this year in the gym due to the threatening weather. Lunch was served on Tower Field. During the afternoon students could play such games as push ball, football, tug-of-war, and soft- ball. Competition was held among the four class- es, with the seniors totalling the greatest number of points, thereby winning this year’s Spirit Day Trophy. Even though the weather may have been gloomy, the student spirit was such that Spirit Day was again termed a success. Far Top: In a Spirit Day baseball game. Bill Cattaneo gets a hit as Dan Kopina and Cliff Hawley wait to bat. Top: Mr. Paul Bernabei delivers his inspiring speech.

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Left: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Keck wait as Father Herbert registers Joe Keck. Bottom: Albert Pao and his sister Anna Cong discuss a schedule change with Father Henry.

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Left: The crowd appropriately applauds as Father Placid delivers his Spirit Day sermon. Top: Pat Sheehan sings a song during the Spirit Day song fest. Bottom: Father Hugh and Coach Gaffney catch eggs in a Spirit Day egg toss. 19