Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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February, 1943 THE LIQN PAGETHREE Poor Foul Shots Lose Game for Bells I Misses at the foul line provedg costly and were a main factor ini Bellarmine's defeat when the Lions played Stadium here recently. The Bells played on even par with the I Tigers but failed to register on their foul shots, making only 5 out o-f 22. The final score was 36-27. The lead was held by Stadium throughout most of the game but they were never ahead by more than two or three field goals. Close checking on the part of the Ben- gals led to many fouls but the Lions couldn't seem to connect via the free throw. Stadium led at halftime 17-12. Fincham of the Tigers was high scorer with 16 points and Hermsen added 10 for the Bells. In the opening game the Sta- dium Sophs downed the Bellar- mine Sophs 36-14. LIONS Bow TO LYNX SQUAD The Bellarmine gym was the source of tremendous vocal out- bursts when the Lincoln basket- ball squad played the Lions there recently. The house was loaded to capacity and the spectators were on the edge of their seat the entire game as both teams played heads-up ball. The shorter Bells played an ex- cellent defensive game but the Lincoln heighth enabled them to score despite the Lion defense. The halftime score was 18-15 in Lincoln's favor. La Verne Martin- eau was high point man with 12 points, while Sivertson and Bruns- wick were high for Lincoln with 9 points each. In the preliminary the Bell year- lings dropped a 48-15 decision to the Lincoln Sophs. LIONS 38, LYNX 53 In a game at the Lincoln gym the Lynx were hotter than filte- crackers and just couldn't miss the hoop. The Lions played a good game but Lincoln was definitely on and couldn't be denied. Lincoln led at halftime 28-17. Brunswick was high point man with 21 points while Jack Herm- sen contributed 13 points for the Lions. In a preliminary game the Lin- coln Reserves defeated the Bellar- i mine Seconds 26-15. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling, left to right, Dean Pitsch, Bud Farrell, Cliff Schieszf Capt., La Verne Martineau and Larry Rask. Standing, Larry Donohue, Mgr., Al. Fairhurst,'Verne Morris, Ray Sullivan, Jack Hermsen and Mr. J. Kelley, S. J., coach. LIONS EDGE OUT TIGER TEAM IN CLOSE CONTEST 32-31 SCORE 9 In the most exciting game of the game and Bellarmine was vic- the season by far, the Bellarmine Lions caged the Stadium Tigers to win by a 32-31 margin. The Lions took an early lead and managed to stay in front most of the game. Rask and Schiesz worked the ball so well that Sta- dium's guard who was supposed to check all the way down the floor was often left off-balance which enabled the ball to be worked in for close up shots. I-lalftime score was 13-12 with the Bells on the long end and the second half opened with close checking by both teams. At one time in the fourth quarter, the Lions had a five point advantage but two Stadium baskets cut the lead to one point. Stadium then went out in front to lead the score by one point with less than two minutes to go. However, Cliff Schiesz sank a long swisher to put the Lions in the lead once more. With but seconds to go the Lions decided to freeze the ball. Sta- dium, desperate to get the ball, aided the Bell stall by fouling the Lion players 3 times, but in each instance the Lions took the ball out from the sidelines instead of chancing to lose possession by taking the free throw. The horn ended the final tense seconds of l torious 32-31. Verne Morris was high point man and played a fine game under both baskets. The Stadium Sophs won a close game from the Bellarmine Sophs by a 19-14 score in the prelimin- ary. CUB TEAM WINS SIX OUT OF SEVEN ONLY LOSE T0 ALL-STARS The Cub team, winning their sixth game in seven starts, con- tinue to set the pace for Bell teams. Playing most of the city parochial schools they have gen- erally won by comfortable mar- gins. Their only setback was at the hands of the Haniger All- Stars of McNeil Island 24-20, but they avenged their loss by de- feating the same All-Stars the following week 22-12. Cub play has been featured by the scrappy floor work of Thad McArthur, the uncanny left-hand- ed shooting of Tommy Flood, and the consistent checking of Bob Pavolka. Joe Smith, Joe Oswald, Dick Messo, Jack Harrington, George Christnacht, Stan Fair- hurst, Squeak O'Larey and El- vin Stowell complete the squad. LIONS DOWN CLOVER PARK, FIFE Out for revenge, in the second game of their home and home ser- ies, the Bellarmine Lions easily trounced the Warriors of Clover Park 48-35 in a game played on the Bellarmine floor. The Lions dropped a close one to the Clover in their first encounter at Clover Park. The Bells took an early lead and remained in front by a safe margin throughout the entire game. Half- time score was 23-17 in favor of the Lions and later in the final period they increased the margin by a succession of quick field goals. La Verne Martineau was high point man for the evening with 16 points, followed by Verne Mor- ris with 11. McLaughlon was high for the Warriors with 10 points. In the preliminary game the Bell Reserves, led by Danny Stumpf with 12 points, nosed out the Clover Park seconds by a 33-28 margin. LIONS 35, TROJANS 30 Playing 'consistent ball through the entire game, the Lions downed Fife Trojans 35-30 in a contest played on the Bellarmine maples. The Bells took an early lead and were never headed. Having built up a substantial margin, Coach Kelley substituted freely, and every man on the Bellarmine squad saw action. This game concluded the home and home series between the two schools, Bellarmine having Won the first one 36-35 at Fife.

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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

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PAGE FOUR T H E L I 0 N February, 1943 New Semester Brings Changes The new semester has recorded some important changes in the school but most noticeable of all was the acquisition of new stu- dents for the Bell roster. They number 18 and come from such varied points as North Dakota and Minnesota and from local schools such as Stadium, Fife, Clover Park, St. Martin's, Stewart and Brem- erton. When asked an opinion of the school, the unanimous word was 'fswellf' One student voiced his opinion in saying I wouldn't trade it for any other. The new students being wel- comed are Frosh: Donald Verhal- en, John Goss, Jacob Herz, Wil- liam Fackler, Bertil Johnson, Gail McFarland, Frank Loonam and Jack Schovlaing Sophomores: Richard Pope and Lawrence Schreinerg Juniors: Edwin Carey, Harlan Danforth, Pat Manley, Arthur Marchetta, Robert Davis, Eugene Michaelson, Francis Schov- lain, Frank Swanberg and John Tracy. This semester also saw the ad- dition of four more subjects, Busi- ness Law, taught by Mr. S. D. Pennag Civics, by Mr. W. Agnewg Washington State History, by Mr. J. Bauer, and Economics by Mr. Gordon Toner. The new courses have been enthusiastically re- ceived as is shown by the large attendance in each class. ROTC Makes Changes The quarterly re-organization of the Bellarmine ROTC' finds cadet Phil Brown as Battalion Com- mander and cadet Charles Gal- braith as adjutant. Captains Rich- ard Simpson, Al Fairhurst and Joseph Mijich are in command of companies A, B and C, respective- ly. These officers are assisted by six able platoon leaders. Highlighting the second year men are Staff Sergeant Jim Nordi and John Carey who are color Sergeants. The leading first year men are cadet Corporals James E. Buch- anan and Robert L. Erickson who are appointed color guards. A commission in the corps pre- pares a student for leadership in future life. Initiative, resourceful- ness and knowing how to 'do it yourself are a few of the fine qualities developed by this plan. P I ELOCUTIONISTS First row, left to right, Jack Huston, Pete Stefoni and Vince Beuzer. Second row, Al. Fairhurst, Claude Knecht and Bob Breskovich. Important- Staff Changes Slated Next Month The attention of all students be designated soon but their in- 1 who wish to be considered for pos- iitions on the Lion staff for next iyear, is drawn to the fact that lnames are being accepted by the adviser, Mr. Penna. The new staff will be announced in the March issue from those can- didates who submit their names. If conditions permit, the new staff will edit the April issue of the Lion. Quill and Scroll members are to l KNIGHTS AIDING IN CLEAN-UP PROGRAM One of the steadily growing war casualities was school janitor ser- vice which recently ceased with the departure of the janitor. As it is impossible, under present condi- tions, to replace the outside ser- vice, clean-up work is being left undone and so an urgent appeal for student co-operation has been sent out by the school authorities. The Knights have once again resumed responsibility in patrol- ing the halls and will do so until it is not longer necessary, Charles Galbraith, prexy of the group an- nounces. The plan at present is entirely voluntary but if conditions do not improve, the club has plans for sterner methods. itiation will be postponed until school is resumed in September. This is to prevent the club's quota of ten original members from being surpassed. SENIORS CONSIDER NAVY V-5 PLAN With graduation looming before them the Bellarmine Seniors were audience to an outline of the Navy's new V-5 program for High School Students of 17 who are about to finish school. The speaker, Ensign Fox, USN, told simply, clearly and broadly of the nature ofthe system. With the draft capturing all able bodied men in sight, the Navy's offer seemed golden indeed and it is expected that Bellar- mine will be among the first in enlistments. Press Conference tContinued from page ll i discussed Post War Value of Journalism. Guest speaker was Mrs. James Egan, former associ- ate Editor of the Northwest Prog- ress, who advised the students on preparing for a journalistic career. Bellarmine journalists who at- l l I Record Honor Roll This uarter The smoke of battle cleared away aftera semesterls contest be- tween faculty and students and 24 students have placed on the honor roll. The semester started out with the faculty definitely leading ,with the students labor- ing home under niountains of books, but at the end of the se- mester it was the faculty laboring home under loads of homework pa- pers and semester examinations. The students were so much up on the Faculty the report cards were delayed for several days while the dust cleared away and the moun- tains of waste paper hauled away. The results, as posted by the ex- hausted office, were: Seniors-Phil Brown, Dick Carbone, Bob Hines, Jos. Koler, Ted Marchesini, Jos. Mijich, J. O'Brien, Ed. Oswald, J. Pazaruski, John Pirnie, Fred Schlatter, Rich Simpson, Ray Sul- livan and Al Vettori. Juniors- Vince Beuzer, Mike Jayko and J. Nordi. Sophomores-John Com- fort and Bob Erickson and Fresh- men-Oliver Glassy, Pat Malone, Bob May, Leo Rink and Charles Zelenak. Junior Prom Bigger, Better? It's going to be bigger and bet- ter than ever before, that's what any Junior will tell you if you ask him about the coming prom. Var- ious functions are being devised by the ingenious Juniors who are eager to surpass the lavish affair which was sponsored by the class of 43. Already active is a prom corn- mittee which is 'composed of eight members, Pete Stefoni, Frank Tay- lor, Jack Erck, Henry Hickey, Dan Harkins, Bill Van Rooy, Vince Beuzer and Bernard Loonam, La- ter other committees will be ap- pointed for more specific duties at which time more definite plans will be announced. V tended were John Erck, Bernard Loonam, Robert Breskovich, Jack Oswald, Bob Hines, Vince Beuzer, James Van Rooy, Tony De Brown, Rich Simp- Scherer, Ed Jack Huston, Schuler, Bill Filipps, Phil son, Al Fairhurst and Bob Mc- Donough.