Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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WHATS IN A NAME? PAGE 'rwo 1' H E LION Apnir., 1943 EASTER The glorious season of Easter is nearing once again. Like a beautiful dawn after a roaring tempest, Easter shines forth as Christianity's most joyous day. This year, however, that glory is tainted by the terrible bloody conflict that is raging all over the world. Today there is a false glory, that of despots and tyranny, but this is not an everlasting glory. For with the passing of time it will die away. Nevertheless, true glory, such as that of the first Resurrection, can never die. Thus we should be assured that just as Christ went through the terrible torment of Gethsemane, an agonizing Crucifixion, followed by His glorious Resurrection, so we must go through the Crucifixion of a great conflict in order to rise with Him from the sorrow of the battlefield to the realization of future peace and security. CAM US DAY? ' You and I have both seen it, and we have probably been put to shame when we did. I am talking about the common sight of our refuse which we carelessly discard helter-skelter. This sort of thing should stop and we should make it our business to see that it does. The whole reason for this article was to put forth the suggestion, that Campus Day again become a tradition at Bellarmine. This day is one set aside exclusively to the beautifying of the campus by the student body and to elimin- ate those eyesores which bother all of us. We must remember, however, that cleanliness begins at home, and we should first level all of our efforts to the cleaning of the building proper. When this is done we may turn our efforts to the grounds. Let's all co-operate in making our school really clean and thus aid our city in its drive to tidy up. JOIN THE WAR ON DIRT! II NEW POLICY The coming year, we hope, will see a continuation of a better and more interesting Lion for all. The new staff wishes that this may become a reality. But we know that the Lion is YOUR paper, and in order that YOU might enjoy it, we must print that which pleases YOU. So in the future, if YOU have any suggestions, comments, or opinions, don't be afraid to pass them on to us. We hope that you will make such comments, as we are open to them Remember that the LION is YOUR paper, and you can make it what you want. CHOICES OF THE MONTH BELL- It seems that little JIM 0'BRIEN is getting the big head since a cer- tain thing said his whiskers scratched. I doubt if you could find one whisker, Jim, even if you hunted for it. WARNING: Be- ware the evil hand of the Reverend MR. TONER. For further refer- ences see BUHR and STEWART. Ye Gods, what a hairless catastro- phe! I wonder why MR. BOYLE is allergic to whisk brooms? EXCEL- SIOR must be BOBBY BRESKO- VICH'S middle name, only he made a slight error. One usually goes from Private to Corporal, not VIEWS Corporal to Private, Bobby. BE- LIEVE IT OR NOT. Did you know that neither NORDI or JAYKO have ever been nestled near the cold and lifeless bars of jug. After three years, too! Gee, I wonder how they do it. I always thought the scrap pile was at Center Street. What is it doin' up at Bellarmine? Oh, excuse me, TOYNBEE. And then there was the draftee who thought the harder he 'pulled the trigger the farther the bullet would go. A small boy is a pain in the neck when he is around and a pain in the heart when he is not. What's in a name? Did the industrious students of our noble institution know that- Al means Alf means Chuck means Claude means Cliff means Dean means Edmund means Edward m6331115 Gene means Frank means Fred means John means Joe means Larry means Oswald means Ray 11188115 Dick means Bob means Stewart 111021115 Tommy means Vince 11182115 Bill 11168115 One drop of ink to another drop of ink: Papa's in the pen finish- ing out the sentence. as S4 Ill Pat Manley: Did you hear about that guy who thought a baseball coach had four wheels? Ed Graisy: Ha, ha, some people sure are dumb. How many has it? if it PF Fat Carew: Do they have a fourth of July in England? Mr. Agnew: Of course not. You know better than to ask. Fat: Then what comes after the third? One strawberry to another straw- berry: Papa's in a jam. 'lf if ik Math teacher: Robert, can you tell me what is meant by a poly- gon? Robert Ca freshmanh: I guess it means a parrot that's died or something like that. S1 H11 Sk Frank Swanberg: When I was in England I saw a bed twenty feet long. Danny Danforth: That sounds like -a lot of bunk to me. nobleg brightg famous all peace of great strength: manly from Claudius flame? the ford by the cliff an officer of the Church blessed peace: defender of happiness happy guardg guardian of happiness well born indomitable courage and strength peaceful ruler the Lord's grace he who shall increase laurel crowned ruler of a house wise protection: quiet, peaceful sterng kindg generous bright in counsel a stewardg Waiter a twin a conquerorg invincible a defenderg protector of many. We say that it is too bad th-at all of us aren't tagged with these illustrious John Henrys g but after all, What's in a Name? Louie Renner, a new reporter on the staff, was interviewing a visiting celebrity. Do you believe in clubs for women? he asked. Well-er-yes, replied the dig- nitary, but only after kindness has failed. 24 Sl S1 If you perchance Don't like the bit 'I'hat's filling up Remember that this place, A paper's queer With lots of empty space. :ls wk ek CARRION EXCHANGE' Q Freshman: Didn't the fall out' of the -airplane hurt you? Senior: No, r had my iight falll coat on. Springhillian, March 10th I The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 50 cents a year. Entered as second class matter, Feb. 14, 1929, at the post office at Tacoma, Wash., under the Act of March 3, 1879. qnitscnglw Member if 4 Est. 1921 'lf ti 53455011151 BERNARD LooNAM Associates ............ VIIICC BCUZBF, Jim Holt ' L V M rt' EDITOR ..,,.......... Sports Editor ............. a erne a mean Associates ......., Jim McGoffin, Ed. Graisy Feagug-9 ,,,,,,-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,.,,.,...,.. Jack Huston Circulation ........ Jack Ei-ck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager Dick Patten Jim Donovan Librarian . .Y........ ........... .-..... - - Exchange Editor ....... ...-.--.--- .I BUY DIISCOU Reporters: Bob Breskovich, Bill Van Rooy, Pete Stefoni, John Comfort, Louie Ren- ner, Oliver Glassy and Stan Fairhurst. Faculty Adviser ....... S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of the QUILL AND SCROLL

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95? April, 1943 Vol. 19, No. 8 ' BELLARMINE HIGH SCI-TOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON C o-C hairmen JACK ERCK and BILL VAN ROOY JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE SELECTS DATE FOR DANCE Students Are Urged To Stav in School A VITAL PROBLEM FACING MANY STUDENTS THESE' DAYS IS THE QUESTION OF STAYING IN SCHOOL. The authorities of the country have repeatedly warn- ed the students that Uncle Sam Will tap the men when he wants them, and in the interval expects them to continue their normal lives. But as this warning is being ig- nored there is much frank worry over the future of the country if young people all quit school. The fact is it is the most unpatriotic thing they could do. Democracy depends entirely upon trained leaders. The complicated method of American life demands people who know and who know thor- oughly. The enemies of Christian democracy are seeing to it that the young men continue with their training. The higher patriotism in this case consists, first and foremost, of getting all a student can out of class. That means no loafing in school. It means really mastering the sub- jects given them, not skimming the surface in lazy fashion. It means getting all they can from every subject, not sitting back until such time as they are jammed The Bell Junior Prom will be held May 14 in the Crystal Ball- room of the Winthrop Hotel. So came the final word this week from Bill Van Rooy and Jack Erck, hard-working co-chairmen of the Junior Prom Committee. According ,to the final report from Pete Stefoni and Vince Beuzer, music for the occasion will be supplied by Brad Bannon and his 10-piece orchestra. Other members of the commit- tees include: decorations, headed by Frank Taylor with the aid of Al Saunders, La Verne Martineau and Bud Barnesg publicity, Bern Loonam, chairman, Dave Peter- son and Jack Hustong tickets, Henry Hickey, Chas. Mulderig and Dan Harkins. into a defense job or uniformed for the military services. Some thought should be given to the future when there will be need of trained professional men, doctors, lawyers, scientists of every line, skilled executives, men of litera- ture and the arts: NOT PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO PULL A LEVER BUT HOW TO DESIGN ON'Eg NOT PEOPLE WHO CAN PULL A 'TRIGGER, BUT WHO CAN MANIPULATE THE DIFFI- CULT MECHANISM OF CHRIS- TIAN DEMOCRACY. fContinued on Page 43 Bonds and Stamps Bought b tudents Total 21,048.55 With no catchword projects or jeep purchases to Luge them on but only an appeal to their patriotism, Bellarmine students have accumu- lated the amazing sum of 321,048.55 in War Savings Bonds and Stamps. These figures compiled recently by Fr. P. Baltussen, S. J., further re- Twenty-seven Try Out For Elocution Meet March 26th saw the completion of the semi-finals of the Junior elocution contest. The competition was strong with eight sophomores and nineteen freshmen taking part. John Comfort, Jim Holt and Ed Graisy ofthe sophs and Bob Clo- quet, Stan Fairhurst and Tom Handley of the frosh were victor- ious in the semi-finals. The above six will compete again for top honors and the gold ring, April 11, in St. Leo's Auditorium. Others who took part were Bob Erickson, Bill Brady, Jim Henriot, Ed. Archbold and Jim McGoffin of the sophomores: Joe Oswald, Gail McFarland, Ron Zerbel, Jack Tschida, Bob Pavolka, Don Ver- halen, John McDonough, Bob O'- Larey and Jerome Patnode, fresh- men. The three judges were Fr. Logan, Mr. Penna and Mrs. Norma Zenk- er. NOTE OF THANKS TO OLD LION STAFF On bended knee, I pleadedg with gasps of sorrow clogging my throat, I beggedg with eyes swim- ming in tears yet filled with hate, I threatenedg finally Mr. Toner relented and that's how I got my copy of the Lion. I scanned the front page, noting a few items of interestg I hurriedly read the numerous articles on the inner pages and sighed. and wept as the situation afforded. I doubled with laughter and thrilled at the masterpieces etched by a writer's pen. I finished reading the articles but, as do all others, I forgot an important thing. I forgot the un- selfish work and pains borne by those who yielded their precious time and effort so that we could enjoy our edition of the Lion, I forgot to read the names in the mast, containing the names of a number of prominent seniors. Fred Schlatter's name led the list as editor and main cog of our school paper. His efficiency and versatility in writing will be a fContinued on Page 43 vealed that a quota of S85 per ,student had been realized: the highest individual sum for any student group of the Tacoma schools. The school takes great pride in the announcement of these figures for, with the year nearing its com- pletion, they represent the stu- dents' contribution to the war ef- fort for the year. Recently a government repre- sentative challenged the students of America in the following words: Our schools, if they are to justi- fy their existence as leaders in community thought and activities, should be setting the pace in the selling of War Stamps, building of morale, conservation of , our possessions, salvage of scarce ma- terials, pre-military training, prep- aration for peace, and the train'- ing of students as real Americans. Because of this and other activi- ties, Bellarmine feels the challenge has been answered! OLD SANCTUARY BEING RENOVATED Preparations for a Guest, too long absent from the school, are rapidly nearing completion. Once again the Blessed Sacrament will resume its place in the school building as soon as the renovation of the sanctuary is finished. It is hoped that with this new feature, in such ready access to the stu- dents, greater numbers will avail themselves of the opportunity for visits. CALENDAR April 15-Subscriptions to The Cage. April 17-New Quill 85 Scroll mem- bers announced. April 23-Bicycle Club rides! May 1-May Devotions. May 11-Philomathea Mass. ROTC Inspection May 13-St. Robert Bellarmine. May 14-Junior Prom-Winthrop Hotel. May 15-Quill Sz Scroll Initiation. May 18- Cages,' distributed. May 19-Senior Exams begin. 24--Senior Retreat opens. 27-Exams for all. June 2-Graduation! A May May

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APRIL, 1943 p T H E L I 0 N PAGE THREE Baseball Team Turns Out We'l1 win our share, exclaim- ed our newly appointed baseball coach, Father Joseph Logan, as he considered the possibilities and probabilities of his newly organized Lion ball squad. Not that the Bells constitute a ball of fire but, conditions being what they are, other schools here- abouts have also been seriously effected by graduation and the draft. The nucleus of the '43 team will center about seven lettermen, namely: Ed. Oswald, Rask, Herm- sen, Galwas, Morris, Martineau and Hines with newcomers like Ferry, Payne, McGoffin, Kropf, Harrington, Reed and Rowley giv- ing their reenforcement to it. Larry Rask, a four-year man, is the lone letterman on the Lion hurling list and probably will bear the main portion of the pitching I l I I E 3 I 1 Above is Fr. J. Logan, the new ,baseball coach of Bellarmine High I l l load. Ed Oswald and La Verne' Martineau are scheduled to take care of the backstopping depart- ment with Oswald rating the top call, necessitating the supplanting of Martineau in another field po- sition. While Jack Hermsen, a Junior, and Bill Kropf, a Fresh- man, are battling for first base, Scoot Galwas appears to have second pretty well to himself. Vern Morris, a Junior letterman, rates the inside track at short- stop and has already proven his I I ability for this position. As for' third base,'Coach Logan is plan- ning either to install La Verne Martineau at his old post or ap- point a capable newcomer to the hot spot. Hit hardest by gradu- ation in the ever-important out- field with but one letterman, Bob Hines, back for services. It is still indefinite as to whom Coach Logan will nominate to fill the empty cleats of Tom Kuich and Lew Karamon. TT::::::::::::::::'xT We Il 11 Speclkzlize gg ll 11 in repairing ai Jewelry N . Gunderson gg o-RIGINAL JEWELRY 3 IT across from Il II Winthrop Hotel L.. .... ..........---l 1 F Basketball Letters Awarded to Teams Twenty-three Lions will receive their letters, announced Coach J. J. Kelley. Those Seniors receiving varsity letters are: Cliff Schiesz, Captain, Larry Rask, La Verne Martineau, Vern Morris, Jack Hermsen, Ray Sullivan and Dean Pitsch. Reserve letters will be giv- en to Brooks Dean, Charles Gal- braith, Ted Garitone, Al Fairhurst, Jim Farrel and Danny Stmpf. Lar- ry Donohue will receive the man- ager's letter. Mr. Hugh Boyle, sophomore coach, states 'that letters will be given to Jim McGoffin, Eddie Archbald, Joe Ferry, Ed Graisy, Gene Keenan, John O'Grady, George Vlahovich, Tom Handley, Tom Payne and Elvin Stowell. A managers letter will be given to Jerome Patnode. letters are to be dis- the Champs,'l an- J. Logan. Those win- are: Thad McArthur, Eight cub tributed to nounced Fr. ning letters Jack Harrington, Bill Kropf, Squeaky O'Larey, Tommy Flood, 'Bob Pavolka, Stan Fairhurst and I I Joe Smith. Drafted Into Service Cliff Schiesz, basketball captain, will leave for the army the 22nd. Accompanying Cliff will be two former alumni of Bellarmine well- known to the sport fans, Vic Mar- tineau and Dick Hermsen. 7 SNAPPY MENS WEAR Q Best for Bellarmine 2 ...Z ..o UI: OG' 'U IDS? 25.2. R3 EG' un Foo : P ll 0 0 0 li ll li lb 0 ll ll ll ll O ll lr ll ll ll il 9 QQ. ' Till' BELL-BDHBDS by LA VERNE MARTINEAU On these balmy spring afternoons. Bellarmine athletes have ventured out of the gymnasium to the turf to take up where they left off last December. Because of the deficiency of tracksters, Bella.rmine has no track team but it has presented formidable baseball teams to compete with nearbye schools in the past years. Father Logan, our new and very capable mentor, believes his club will ably uphold this standard. His thorough knowledge of the game has been acquired through years of active experience. If he can endow his team with the finer qualities of this enviable knowledge of the diamond game, this corner is sure Bellarmine will field a capable and noteworthy ball club. Do you recall the Hart-Steele feud which took place in the gym several months ago? Well, I remember vividly how enthusiastically it was backed and enjoyed by the student body l00'7b! In past years a smoker, a real get-together between father and son, has been an annual aff-air in our gym and it has proven highly successful and entertaining. Boxing talent is plentiful at Bellarmine, and this corner sees no reason why a colorful card of ringsters could not be arranged to make this event a successful and permanent activity. How about it boys? Something new has been added! Through the untiring efforts of Mr. Penna, a foundling golf club has been organized here at Bellarmine. As to date the success of the club is still in doubt, though there are many aspirants interested in it. The golfers have selected Allenmore, the spacious golf course adjacent to our school as their home grounds. Support your baseball team by Baseball Schedule your attendance. Let's be there. April 13 Lincoln Qtherel April 16 Clover Park ftherel ' 0 o 0 April23 open Dlstlngulshecl April 26 Open . April so o'nea iherel double Portralts header. May 4 Stadium Cherel May '7 Open May ll Clover Park there? May 14 Open 753 Broadway May 18 Lincoln there? BR. 1627 May 21 Seattle Prep itherel, - header. Oztilii illillil2011lilbitlilbltliililiilhllVllriili-OilP14 10101103 Q QUALITY KNITTING U 2 School Sweaters Our Specialty i 934 commerce Mmm 6581 j 0:01 lioioiozoioioioiozr io: sz xzozogoiozozoiozuioc :zo Pessemiers' Bootery 91 5 Broadway 1342 Pacific