Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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PROTECT 3,451 Pilialiggiv It TT l f 2' i t an E if ' 4 1 n , f ' f V . New Editor? l l Volume 19, No. 6 BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON V February, 1943 FIRST PRIZE AWARD T0 VINCE BEUZER Vivat Hispania Domino gloria, -a government of the people, by the people-my Rosa, my little Rosa. These were the oft heard phrases at the Senior Elocution Contest held recently, of which Vince Beuzer emerged winner, Jack Huston, second and Claude Knecht, third. ' The contest, in the opinion of all present, was the finest given in many years, evidence of the care and interest of the contestants. Others who gave selections were Bob Breskovich, who gave Le- panto, Al Fairhurst The Death- Bed of Benedict Arnold and Pe- ter Stefoni, American Beauty Rose. The prize winning selections in the order in which they placed were The Perfect Tribute, Cas- ey at the Bat and The Old Ac- tor's Story. This affair is sponsored an- nually and the winner will receive an engraved gold ring as a testa- ment of his excellence in elocu- tion. The Junior Contest, open to Scphomores and Freshmen, will be held some time later in the quar- ter, the date to be announced by the office. The same procedure will be followed and -a coveted ring awarded to the winner. His Memory Guides Us . i Ea -f'-. .L if . w, , fa 5 'A 2 ar . 5 -is--r' ' I 1-., - .':-' ' ,- 4..- 1 .5 h ,aj-r ig fx 'X 1 -? '51 . Wir, .m ' - - ' yi' 5 Wife-. I l - i .lf gag 1 ig. '57 M f Q Q: 1-... ...sig .H Sw ggisj' -- -:I 5551- ii V- 5 ,Eng -lg! I It -, -5!'1Ql5 .h 1, D ,Q ,, .. if 325:32 4 . . 1 qw ' 1 - f' xi? f' 1 . . 'fn 51, .- ffifi i aiis ' Iii'-Lg. F if? - 2 ' . 'r agus.. ..,-fr we . . . ii, C-': iTIF2'? ' . , Y- 'G ar'- V -S2:wff1-H1415-. - MMT. 1 iyiuxu , 1 .. l ffm . .... . kggy,w.e,DBpw- .,.,s. ,,.. , cp , grad' .n.... H., Wy. .. S ' .- .,-xvA1M? -at-w,43,'ia39?fciiif'Lt:ifi' fl 2.- .Wei v?',fa. '-'it' fp V. ' tv. :gf-114.51 'trrmsavr ifiiieefrs f'af!'-ate' . P- 1, ur-.izicr -- v- 'Ii-,rvQ-ifvhaief351HG-l-'f--2:-!3m.f5,g,q2.:Qgemy:ew-f1-,Sr?:127sf,2:g'f1s: f.f',-,,1 to -- -tif.-ff. , .ff Necessity of Organization Now 9 Stressed at Journalists Conference Indicative of the spirit of Taco- ma Catholic youth to formulate a definite association for journalists was the recently successful Cath- olic Press Conference. Delegates from the staffs of the St. Leo's Former Rector Named to Gallery Many friends and students of Bellarmine recently recalled mem- ories of a former rector, when word was received that the Rev. David P. McAstocker, S. J., had been honored by being elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors. I-Ie is one of less than 300 persons to have been enrolled in this group which is chosen from eminent Catholic authors through- out the world. The election was conducted by a board of governors including distinguished e d i t o r s, publishers, educators and literary critics. Other members include such famous names as Maritain, Claudel, Dawson, Feeney, Kaye- Smith and Maynard. Fr. McAstocker was rector dur- ing the first years after the schoo1's founding and is Widely known for as, Once Upon a Consoler, and his Hour Glass, in a present he is sta- Diego, California his books, such Time, and the column, Life's local paper. At tioned at San where he recently assumed duties as pastor of a new church there. His latest work, Speaking of An- gels, is to be released in a short time. Sa-Le-Hi, Aquinas Echoes and St. Martin's Sword and Saber attend- ed the conference which was spon- sored by the Bellarmine Chapter of the Quill and Scroll. Chairman for the day session was Mr. Penna, whose theme of challenge resulted in the organiz- ation of a planning board, con- sisting of the editors of the school papers who are planning a. spring conference on a suitable date, and is to be held at Aquinas. Each school presented a topic, developed by a speaker and dis- cussed in an open forum. Monica Roller of the sa-Le-Hi staff spoke on Influence of Journalism on all Frontsng Margaret Kiely, editor of the Aquinas Echoes, presented a paper on The Value of the Cath- olic Press g Tom O'Grady of St. Martin's on Problems Facing a Small School, and Fred Schlatter 4Continued on page 41 Sodality Reveals Memorial Plan Plans for the memorial project of the joint sodality groups are rapidly nearing completion, it was announced by Claude Knecht and Bill Sullivan, prefects. On con- ferring with Fr. Jos. Lynch it was decided that the sodalities' gift to the school this year would be an antependium for the altar in the Faculty Chapel and, if possible, other small decorations. Unlike past years, the money will be raised by subscriptions for both Junior and Senior groups. Fr. Lynch points out that since the chapel is in constant use by the students for visits, it is only proper and to their own advantage this plan be carried out in beau- tifying it. Announcement is also made of a reception to be held for candi- dates on the Feast of the Annun- ciation, March 25. 1 ....l- ST. LEO'S CONDUCTS BELL INITIATION Officially inaugurating the pres- ence of a Quill and Scroll Chapter at Bellarmine, the Elizabeth Jor- dan Chapter of St. Leo's High School conducted initiations re- cently for ten students chosen for this honor. The initiation, following the im- pressive candle light ritual, was held at the St. l'.eo's Auditorium by the chapter chairman, Marilyn Wilton, assisted by Monica Rol- ler, Patricia McGuirk, Evelyn La- tour, Marjorie Christin and Pat Keely. This affair was under the direction of Sr. M. Rosalinda, ad- viser to the Sa-Le-Hi. The new members, who include Vince Beuzer, Tony De Filipps, Jack Scherer, Fred Schlatter, Bob Hines, Bernard Loonam, Ed. Os- wald, Rich Simpson and Bill Van Rooy, are planning to elect their chairman soon.

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PAGE SIX T H E L I 0 N MARCH, 1943 Aquinas, St. Leo's and Bell Students PreSSQC011fe1'e11CG View Ideal Boyvg Varied Opinions Pla11SlF0rm11lated Spring's arrival is generally noted by two appearances: the crocus and the Ideal Boy contest. This year to start a precedent, the specifi- cations were first circulated, serving as a background for the Popular Boy contest. From a few more or less repre- sentative papers we find that the ideal boy is: Between 160 and 180 pounds in weight. He is about 6 feet tall. His eyes don't matter: he may be an al- bino for all some care. He receives Communion at least once a month. His hair is combed but he never combs it in public. He tries not to whistle or to chew gum, especially at school. His membership in the Sodality is sin- cere. He wants it, not because his friends belong, but for more searching reasons. He is clean shaven if he shaves at all and is generally neat in appearance even though he is not the best dressed at school. He does not tell dirty jokes but he is very witty. Nor does he gam- ble or drinkg he does, now and then, indulge in the nicotine vice. As a student his grades are above average and he is sympa- thetic to all his teachers. He prides himself on keeping his school clean. He is not necessarily an athlete. He helps toward victory by kill- ing rumors and by buying bonds. Fr. Mcflstocker, S. J., Jesuit author for whom the Quill and Scroll Chapter at Bellarmine is being named. He is now stationed at San Diego, California where he assumed duties as pastor of a new church there. fStory on page 13 He is interested in the fair sex but is also respectful toward them. He does not compete as an Arthur Murray but he is an average danc- er. This is the opinion of the stu- dents of Bellarmine, but the young Catholic maidenhood of Aquinas and St. Leo's vehemently disagree on some qualifications. Here is the general consensus: The ideal boy is 6 feet tall at least but some prefer them shorter as one said A thing of beauty is a boy forever but who can tell? He weighs again-170 pounds-def- initely. His eyes do not matter as long as they are deep husky pools of intellectual inquiry. Of course, he attends Church every Sunday and makes frequent visitsg he receives Communion at least twice a month. He is neat all the time even when at work. He does not drink too much: one enthusiast condemned water too! He chews gum only if he doesn't crack it. He does, however, smoke. Girls seem to prefer chimneys to men. He doesn't gamble at all and is an average student. He does not whistle, even outdoors. He is wait- ing call into the armed service and is respectful to women. He is an athlete and excels in dancing, swimming and football. He is neither bold nor quiet -but conservative. He does not hold up the walls at dances but tries to give all the girls an even break. He dances well and has a fine sense of htunor and good reputa- tion. There were a few girls who in- sisted that he uses a missal at Mass. He must be interested in me said one young lady but an- other preferred an interest in good books and cocker spaniels! But it all was summarized in one wistful inquiry O where, O where is there a man like this! We wonder too. Bells Join War Service lContinued from page ll To date those who have joined to help conserve Washington State forests include Adler, Archbold, Cramer, Graisy, Grubisa, Harri- 4 Jack Huston who emerged first place winner in the city finals of the Ora- torical Contest and second in the county finals. V QStory on page ll Mass and Mites Urged for Lent Many and varied are the Lenten opportunities offered the students this year. Daily Mass, which was discon- tinued this year, is being resumed for the Lenton season and cele- brated by Fr. Jos. Lynch at 8:00 in the Faculty Chapel. The at- tendance has not been too satis- factory and the students are urged to hear this Mass in greater mun- bers. The self denial banks are, this year, replaced by Fr. P. Baltus- sen's organization for the Alaska Mission Fund which threatens to become a permanent feature after its Christmas success. These do- nations will again be forwarded to Bishop W. Fitzgerald, S. J. The goal set by Fr. Baltussen, who for years labored as a mis- sionary in Alaska, is two hundred dollars as the Easter gift to the missions. To realize this sum the daily quota of five dollars must be reached. The generosity of the students is being solicited for this drive. gan, Knabel, Kneeshaw, Kovach, Mike McDonough, McGoffin, 'Mc- Gavick, Mack, Maddock, O Grady, Louis and Richard Renner, Smith, Tesky, Chas. Toynbee and Wood. Another important job is Ci- vilian Defense in which many stu- dents are actively engaged at the present time. But wherever they are or whatever they may be do- ing, Bellarmine..students are sure to be aiding toward the final vic- tory. Aquinas Academy was the scene of a business meeting held recently, at which representatives from the school newspapers of Aquinas, Bellarmine, St. Leo's and St. Mar- tin's discussed plans for the sec- ond annual Catholic High School Press Conference to be held at St. Leo's on November 1. The meet- ing was under the direction of Sr. M. Virginia, adviser to the Aquinas Echoes, Sr. M. Rosalinda, directress of the St. Leo's Sa-Le-Si and Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J., faculty adviser to the Bellarmine Lion, who also acted as chairman. Discussions for the adoption of a constitution for the Press As- sociation were held and according to these initial plans for next year's conference, invitations are to be extended to all Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Seattle. 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PAGE TWO THE LION February, 1943 Now Listen . . . Of course, we know you're not guilty. not you. Why. you pride yourself as a cornerstone of Bellarmine. A But, do you see yourself as others see you? If you are showing yourself as the cornerstone, the edifice must be unsteady. What's the point, you ask? Oh, if we told you sooner you wo-uldn't have read this far: you see it's rather an old story. We know it is better to appeal to your selfish side so we term it school pride, not spirit. Spirit is something which results from a genuine interest, but frankly, we wonder about you. Do you respond to the school as some- thing close to you-all tied up with your interests? For example, why must groups be organized to keep halls presentable? This is no credit to your pride. Or are you one of the loud voices claiming indifference as your right because your parish clique is excluded? It is not that the control of such matters is in the hands of a. few but that you have left the field to- them. Oh, now don't risein your righteous wrath and demand we apply this to incidents. You see if you aren't troubled by this malady, don't worry, we probably didn't mean you. We mean the fellow next you-- the one who is a six hour a day student and that is all and even that is done poorly. We leave the application of these indefinite words those few-they will know those answers. Experience qualifies them. If you've missed the point and it's probably our fault we are wondering where you have discarded the school pride Cwe didn't say spirit! which you once so proudly boasted. Student Demoralizes Macbeth THIS MONTH . . . tribute is paid, in some small way, to that splendid group of Catholics who, as journalists and authors, are carrying the banners of Catholic Action for all to see. In these days when false values are falling victim to the havoc of their own design, there is so much comfort and value to be drawn from the works of these men and women who portray in periodicals, newspapers and books the truth so needed in the world. And there can be no doubt of the value to be drawn from their efforts for theirs is a nobler purpose in writ- ing than those who write merely to please the public. Train your- self now by these accepted ideals and in enjoying and learning you will also be adding additional ar- mour to your Catholic training, NEXT MONTH . . . on March 10 is issued in the season of Lent. How appro- priate a penitential season this year! All the world might find example in the Man of Sorrow's struggle and if it followed, Easter morn would mirror also the glory of nations reborn in the peace of Christ. Help, by applying yourself in the spirit of Lent. Some authors enjoy pushing a would-be big shot up the ladder to success, but in Macbeth, Shake- speare unmercifully puts the skids under an Eleventh Century Little Woman who made an all out ef- fort to put her husband in the big shot class. As the story opens three old witches, chanting an Eleventh Century Boogie Woogie tell poor weak-willed Macbeth that he is to become king-which is enough to swell anyone's head. The old boy, being quite elated over the prophecy, tells his un- scrupulous wife the good news. The forerunner of all social climbers, who get there by much back stabbing, Mrs. Mac steals into the kitchen for the sharpest of her culinary weapons. It so happened that Duncan, one of the few people in the way of Macbeth's immediate rise to pow- er, visits Macbeth's little fifty room shack. Before Duncan's visit, Lady Mac- beth instructs her husband in the gentle art of the double-cross. fAny similarity at this point, to Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini is purely in- tentional.J After Lady Macbeth slips the unsuspecting Duncan a few Mick- eys, Duncan dozes. Macbeth deposits the knife in Duncan's chest land I don't mean silverware chestl. Elxit Duncan- The three witches appear with BELLHB- S I r r rl IHJdHe We did something this month and are we proud! Yes, the Lion staff let Mr. Penna's I challenge us once too often and Fred and the gang, as this sheet shows, have come through. It seems that ,we had heard of the idea that advisers are overworked and we agreed. Sooo, we took matters in- to our own hands and look what we have. fYeah, just look!!J But before we break our arms, we turn to the real important stuff: FANFARE, PLIZ We award this month's imag- inary diamond-studded gold medal iyou can see why it's imaginary? to Vince Beuzer, whose expert breeze-shooting procured for him a real award of a gold ring. Vince came through one of the toughest elocution contests in Bell history and the boy was carrying the ball all the way-you betcha my life! NOSE FOR NEWS DEP'T The month at Bell finds Tommy Flood still looking for the eleva- tor the has some ticketsbg Vern Morris, conducting a special ac-- tivity in the halls: Nathan Swan- berg, the second Barrymore, pick- ing up where the first left off: Rich Simpson and friend lain't we nosey?Jg Van Rooy and Erck, wandering aimlessly around, mumbling Junior Prom g Tony De Filipps, now on display at the Indigo Rodent CBlue Mouse to another song and dance, telling the badly scared Macbeth that avenging fate would not catch up with him until the march of Birn- am wood upon the castle. A wishful thinker, Mac feels secure so he goes on a killing spree and rids himself of his enemies. Lady Macbeth finds her con- science, loses her mind, and dies. In the meantime an army of civ- ilians, aware of Macbeth's treach- ery, assembles in Birnam woods and begins marching upon the castle. - Poor muddle-headed Mac thinks Birnam wood is marching and rushes out to meet his fate. Al- ways losing his head, he does a thorough job of it this time. Which all adds up to this-It's great to be driven by ambition, providing ambition knows when to use the brakes. ifah 'com o ll Bud Barnes: How long can a Qfellow live without a mind? La Verne Martineau: I don't know. How old are you? -r 1 Fr. Conway noticed that one of his Latin pupils was day dream- ing, and not following the work on the blackboard. To recall his attention he said, sharply: Bich- sel, Bichsel, board. Tom startled, looked up, Yes Father, very, came the reply. 1 ff Professor: Who was Homer? Student: That's the guy that Babe Ruth made famous. 1 1 Yessir, dat hoss ob mine am de fastes' hoss in the world. Dat hoss cud run a mile a minute iffen warn't for one thing. What dat, Brudder? De distance am too long fo' de shortness of de time. if af All humor aspirants are request- ed to send their jokes on tissue paper so the reading public can see through them. fPlease note.J if is I think, you think, we think, all think- I copy, you copy, we copy, All flunk! youlg Taylor and Bichsel, show- ing the Commandos a fewg us, hoping the aforesaid individuals don't find out who writes this stuff. 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. wait SCHWAY, I mm m ff-'Assoonl' Editfll' .......... FRED SCI-ILATER. Associates .......... Bob Hines, Jack Huston Sports Editor jim O,Brien Associates:Al Fairhurst,Lavernc Martineau Features Bob McDonough, Rich Simpson Circulation Ed Oswald, Jack Scherer Exchange Editor Vince Beuzer Librarian ,. .. Stan Fairhurst Reporters: Billy Van Rooy, Tony Dc Filipps, Jim Schuler, Charles Galbraith, Gene Lombardi, jack Erclc, jim Holt, Ed Graisy, Jim McGoffin, Phil Brown, Fred Holt, Bernard Loonam, Bob Bres- kovich, john Skupen. Faculty Adviser ..... .. S. D. Penna, S. J. Member of the QUILL AND SCROLL 4