Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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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.

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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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. xi Qi 'J . 1 ai 'X 3 it . 9' ' - tlieat Lincoln Tonight! Lion Attend Elocution Finals! Volume 19, No-. 5 BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON January, IM3 Bells Journey to College Debate Seattle College held its 9th an- nual Forensic Art Tournament at Seattle College December 19th. Two hundred and fifty students from Catholic high schools all over the state took part in De- bate and Oratory. After a close contest during the day the finals were held during the Banquet at the Dolly Madison Tea Room and the prizes then awarded. The De- bate was won by Holy Rosary, Se- attle, after the finals with Gon- zaga. The Oratory award was tak- en by Marycliff of Spokane and the Ex-temporaneous Cup was awarded to Gonzaga. The scholar- ship for the best speaker was awarded' to Phyllis Martin of Holy Names, Spokane. Bellarmine was represented by Vince Beuzer, Bob Breskovich, Ed. Graisy, Peter Stef- oni, Jim Henriot, Jim Schuler and John Skupen. Mr. Agnew and Mr. Penna accompanied the team. JESUIT GENERAL DIES IN ROME On Sunday, December 13, there came from the Eternal City of Rome, the sad news of the death of Father General of the Society of Jesus. The Very Rev. Father Vladimir Ledochowski, who had served the order faithfully for twenty-five years, had been called by death. He assumed his burdensome re- sponsibilities in the midst of the first World War, and had lived to see the world engaged in another more terrible conflict. In his' memory a solemn Re- quiem Mass was sung at St. Leo's Church. The rector, Father H. Schultheis, S. J., preached briefly on the character of the deceased. The faculty was joined by the en- tire student body in paying their final respects to this truly great man. Senior Leaves for Jesuit Orderg Two Juniors Join the 'Service TED MARCHESINI Philomathea to Honor Mothers of Alumni Honoring the mothers 'of Bel- larmine alumni who are now in the armed forces, Mothers' Club is in their honor monthly meeting February 9. Details for the afternoon pro- gram are under the direction of Lt. Col. Allan Johnson and Staff Sgt. Villaescusa, who promise a worth-while entertainment. g The club through its president, Mrs. A. B. Comfort, and the fac- ulty, through the Rector, Fr. H. Schultheis, S. J., extend an ln- vitation to all friends of the school and particularly to the mothers of alumni who are now in the serv- ice of their country. The incon- plete listings released from the of- fice of the principal, show that there are 182 members of the alumni in the forces. The service flag, which is dis- played in the office contains 182 blue stars and 2 gold stars. The gold stars are in memory of Martin Dooley and Edward Ry- tContinued on page Fourj the Philomathea to hold a party at the regular at the school on The first student from Bellar- mine to answer the call of a re- ligious vocation this year, was Ted Marchesini, a Senior, who re- cently departed for the Novltiate of the Jesuit Order. This religious house of studies is maintained at Sheridan, Oregon, as a place where young inen may study for the priest-hood. Shortly before his departure, Ted received a special promotion to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the ROTC, of which he was a member. This award was given in recognition of his work by the order of Lt. Col. Allan Johnson. He was also a sodalist, member of the honor roll and staff reporter to the Lion. Answering the call of a separ- ate field of endeavor, two other popular Bells left in the persons of Jim Cline and John Kelly. Taking advantage of the limited enlistment periods, Jim Cline has enlisted in the Coast Guard, while John Kelly is training for the Navy. Both while at Bellarmine were active in school affairs. Cline was advertising manager of the Lion for the school term of '40 and '41 and was a member of the ROTC. Leaving behind the laurels gained in two years of Reserve Football, Kelly was also a par- ticipant in many other extra- curricular functions. JUST AHEAD January 22-Basketball, Bell-Lin- coln, here. January 29-Press Conference, St. Leo's. Basketball, Bell-Stadium, here. January 31-Elocution Finals, St. Leo's Auditorium. February 2-Basketball, Bell-Lin- coln, here. February 9-Basketball, Bell-Clov- er Park, here. February 14-Valentines Day. STAFF Jo1Ns QUILL, SCROLL As a testimony of theirjournal- istic achievements, the following have been recommended by the Adviser and approved by the club officials for membership in the honorary society, Quill and Scroll: Tony De Filipps, Jack Huston, Bob Hines, Bernard Loonam, Fred Schlatter, Rich Simpson and Bill Van Rooy. For their business management of the Lion, Ed. Oswald, Jack Scherer and Vince Beuzer are also included. This group will form the nu- cleus of the Quill and Scroll Chapter at Bellarmine and in a short time additional candidates are to be considered. As a sign of their membership the new members will wear the pins with the Quill and Scroll emblem on them. Also, they will be eligible for scholarships, contest and crit- icisms based on their work as high' school journalists. As their first project, the Chap- ter is sponsoring plans for a pro- posed Catholic High School Jour- nalists Press Conference in Ta- coma. SENIOR ELOCUTION FINALS JANUARY 31 From the' tryouts of me Senior Elocution contest emerged Vince Beuzer, Bob Breskovich, Jack Hus- ton, Pete Stefoni, Claude Knecht and Al Fairhurst, who will be presented at St. Leo's Auditorium on Sunday, January 31. One of this group will be the recipient of the gold ring which is awarded by the school as a sign of excellence in this type of speaking. The judges for this initial try- out were: Fr. W. Benn, S. J., Mrs. Zinker and Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J.