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

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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

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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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Bowling Strikes Out the Right Wa fewer.. . glee This year's Varsity Bowling season was full of fun and competition. With the assistance of Br. McKenna and Oak Lawn Bowl, another successful season was turned in. Brother Rice and St. Rita were the main competition this year, finishing ahead of the Vikes. However, this was only accomplished after a long hard fight on the lanes. 70 f Bowling E T' 'fy ,W in ZW. After the season, the bowlers were encouraged to join the intramural pro- gram. At intramural bowling various pizza parties and parties sponsored by Oak Lawn Bowl were held. In addition, the program was a great way to meet new people and other bowlers. The pro- gram climaxed with a banquet planned by Br. McKenna and Mr. Murray. t Top Left: With constant concentration, Fil Aduana tries pick up the spare. Top Right: As the team watches, B McKenna tabulates the final scores. Middle Left: THE S' LAURENCE BOWLING TEAM - fBottom Leftj Bo Karzak, Art Brannigan, Steve Nowicki, Chris Kefalas, Mil- O'C0nner, Brian Jablonski. fTop Leftj Jim Rybolt, Teri Wenslow, Tom Drez, Joe Bruen, Mario Luna, Mar' Nicasio, Mike Dolinar, Mike Potrowski, Dan Sierzeg. Middle Right: Tom Dolan tries for the turkey. '