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

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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. '

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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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'1- Freshman Overnighter A unique experience occurs in Oc- tober. For in this month, the Freshman Class is encouraged to attend the Freshman Overnighter. At the over- nighter, the Freshmen challenge their strength, courage, and stamina in trying to stay up the entire night. There were various games throughout the night. The video contest, chess tour- nament, and basketball tournament helped bring the Freshman Class 11. together by competition. Movies were shown in the cafeteria for those who wished to take a break and relax, but no sleeping was allowed. Serious poker games were played. The hours rolled by and without any announcement, six o'clock had arrived. Many conquered the night, but each freshman will never forget the coziness that was felt when finally hitting the sack after the long night. Top Left: A couple of Freshmen wait for the start of the basketball tournament as the rules are explained, Top Right: Roger Kwak enjoys a good game of poker. Middle: A student turns in his final score in Robotron to Rielly Tierney. Bottom Left: Mr. Matthew and Mr. Caliendo exhibit their Karate abilities to the Freshmen. Bottom Right: Father Trella begins the Eucharistic Liturgy. Fresh Overnighter f 71