St Laurence High School - Valhallan Yearbook (Burbank, IL)

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Spreading the aith Being a Catholic school, St. Laurence em- phasizes the spiritual man. Religion classes are just one method to this approach. Frequently, masses are held with the entire school body participating. This year a Christmas prayer service was held for the first time. During Lent students who wished to participate in daily mass were en- couraged to attend in the school chapel. As an extra this year, St. Laurence was visited by the Superior General, Brother G. G. McHugh. After viewing the campus and talking to the students a free day was given in his honor. In these and many other ways the religious com- munity flourishes. Top: As Father Trella instructs the congregation to rise, Tom O'Lander prepares to recite the second reading. Middle left: This year, St. Laurence was privileged with the visit of Br. G. G. McHugh, Superior General. Middle right: Father Trella recites the gospel at Easter mass. Bottom left: Mr. Scott gives the Eucharist to a waiting student. Bottom right: Father Trella, hard at work, prepares his homily. 68 f Religious 3

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5000 Q 50 gp! .fl 1 athers' Club Roll The Fathers' Club, under the direction of Pat McGowan, once again served the school excellently. The traditional fundraisers were held, such as the Smoker and Octoberfest. The members could be seen at the football or basketball games ushering the crowd and serving concessions. The Fathers' Club usually meets twice a month. Occasionally, a guest speaker appears for the general public. The club continued to help students whose fathers had died by pay- ing for their tuition. Top: Br. Heustis and Wally Schiesl answer this dad's question at the Fathers' Club Smoker. Middle: THE 1983 FATHERS' CLUB - Br. Jackson fmoderatorj, Don Morreal ftreasurerj, Ed Miller fsecretaryy Pat McGowan fprcsidcntj, Joe Paciga fvice-presidentj, and Pete Covell, icorresponding secretaryj. Bottom Left: This Fathers' Club member displays the spirit ofthe Oc- toberfest party. Bottom: Ex-President Wally Schiesl gives a brief summary ofthe Fathers' Club contributions. Bottom Right: Br. Lucas talks to a visiting dad at the Smoker. Fathers' Club f 67

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,td ,l' Top Left: Father Trella leads the retreaters in the nightly mass. Top Right: Two students take time off during one of their retreat breaks. Middle Left: John Caprio relaxes while a fellow student plays the guitar. Middle Right: Mark Mannino takes advantage of the scenic view of LaSalle Manor. Bottom: Mr. Kosiek and Paul Konopacki discuss student-teacher relations at St. Laurence. Retreat Experience Every Junior entered the year not knowing what a retreat was. Only vague explanations were given. Nevertheless, everyone was assured that the mystical retreat would be great. By the end of the year, the Juniors would learn that that assurance was correct. The bus took the retreaters to LaSalle Manor where even some of the students' parents had gone. The Manor was scenic with a majestic view of the forest about it and enough open space to roam in. The greeting was warm and humorous with each retreater being assigned into a special talk group. The night arrived and everyone went to bed after the meditation. The next day, the retreat would continue with enough free time to play chess, volleyball, football, walk around the lake, or just relax. In too short a time the retreat was over. In- deed, the retreat was worthwhile. Some will attend the Senior retreat next year for a second helping. Retreats f 69