Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1944 volume:

V ,:5i.f NX W N X, nag. 'S-93 1 I I T, 3,5 . is Q.. - ,E 15' L- acuft VERY REV. H. SCHULTHEI S J S, President REV. L. B. FINK, S. J. Principal REV. J. C. IVIECKES, S. J Vice-Principal REV. P. CONWAY, S. J. REV. J. A. DALCITY, SJ. REV. F. HARRINCTON, S. REV. J. LYNCH, S. J. REV. C. A. MORIN, S. J. ROBERT F. CHOTT, S. J. JAMES HANICER, S. J. WILLIAM KEATINC. S. J. JOHN J. KELLEY, S. J. FRANCIS W. O'BRIEN, S. J. SYLVESTER D. PENNA, S. J. JOHN R. THATCHER, S. J THE CAGE EDITION OF THE LION, 1944 Valedictorian vlNcENT BEUZER ROTC PROMOTIONS FOR COMING YEAR By diirection of the President, Bellarmine High School, the follow- ing appclintments have been granted by Captlain Floyd Collins, Infantry, P.M.S. T., effective May l5th, 1944: l 'rd as CADET secot-in LIEUTENANT Cadet James L. McGoffin, Battalion Commander Cadet Paul P. Eckroth, Battalion Adjutant Cadet James F. Henriot, S-3 Cadet. Robert M. McCaffrey, S-4 'Father f2ecto'z'.4 fffeuage Your high school days are over. For many of you, your school days are over. Nor there much choice left you as to the walk of life you will choose for the immediate future. Rather the present emergency compels your choice. Before many days you will be enrolled in the service of your country, to fight for the principles which you have learned to cherish from your earliest youth. lVe are proud of our graduates whom you are joining in the service. We hear of so many instances which tell us that they are living up to the high ideals which were held up to them in their Christian homes and in our classrooms. For them, religion and exacting moral standardshave been a great aid in serving their country. It will ever be thus. He serves his country the better who first knows and recognizes his duties to his God. With confidence then, do we wish you Godspeed. Your years at Bellarmine High School have been pleasant ones for us, not too unpleasant for you, we hope. We are satisfied that they have been profitable ones. .We are confident that in the great test which lies immediately ahead you will acquit yourselves in a manner that will redound to your own honor, because you have learned how to serve your God and how to serve your country. God bless you, everyone of you. HENRY J. SCHULTHEIS, S. J. President. Sixteenth Annual Commencement In St. Leo's Auditorium, June 2 With graduation in sight, the question of the highest scholastic standing during four years at Bellarmine presents itself. By virtue of his outstanding record, Vincent Beuzer will receive the cherished dis- tinction of valedictorian. The salutatory address will be rendered by Cadet John P. Maddock, c. o., Company A Cadet Robert L. Erickson, C. O., Company B Cadet John F. Comfort, C. O., Company C Cadet George K. Eckroth, lst Plat., Co. A Cadet Edward L. Graisy, 2nd Plat., Co. A Cadet Richard F. Broz, Ist.Plat., Co. B Cadet Emil J. Grubisa, 2nd Plat., Co. B Cadet Edward J. Archbold, lst Plat., Co. C Cadet Burton H. Goodman, 2nd Plat., Co. C TO BE CADET MASTER Cadet SERGEANT James H. Holt, Battalion Supply Sergeant TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANT Cadet Joseph B. Zajac, Company ..A,. Cadet Gerald W. Knelleken, Com- pany B Cadet Charles J. Schuler, Company HC., John Huston. Presiding over Bellarmine's six- teenth annual commencement cer- emonies in St. Leo's Auditorium, June 2, 8:l5 P. M., will be the Rev. Edward J. McFadden of Se- attle who will distribute the Di- plomas and 'Awards. The Rev. L. B. Fink, S. J., of Bellarmine, will read the list of distinctions. The occasional address will be delivered to the thirty-six graduating seniors by the Rev. J. R. Hecker, O.M.l. Gold rings are to be presented to Jim Holt and Jerry Driscoll, win- ners of the senior and junior elocu- tion contests. A loyalty ring will be presented to a student, an- nouncemen't and presentation to be made simultaneously. Also to be revealed is the recipient of the scholarship to Seattle College by Rev. Fr. Rector, Fr. H. Schultheis, and the winners of two scholarships to Bellarmine presented each year by the school to the 8th grade stu- dents attaining theihighest average in the special- examinations. Entertainment will be afforded by the Bellarmine Band and Glee Club. T'O BE CADET STAFF SERGEANT Cadet Co. . Owen J. Traynor, lst Plat -v uAv1 A Reminder lMay l7: Senior Banquet. Cadet Paul V. Hebert, 2nd Plat., ' CO. 'KAW lMay 22: Final Exams for Seniors. Cadet Richard F. Bannon, lst Plat., llvlay 233 Final Exams for Seniors, CO' HBH ' Ma 24: Senior's Day of Recollec- Cadet Patrick J. Shilley, Znd Plat., l gon '- CO ..B., j - ' iM :M ' D . Cadet John L. Davis, lst Plat., Co. l ay 30 emorlal ay HC- jMay Bl: Last Day for Exams. Cadet Robert v. Wood, zoo Plot., jhme 21 Cemmeneemem Salutatorian JOHN HUSTON FOREWARD e Within the covers of this Cage is contained the story of another year in Bellarmine's glorious history. Her victories and losses, her triumphs and defeats are ours. Pictured here rare all those characters and scenes that play such a major role in the drama of education, education as it should be. May these memories, which we have simply tried to por- tray act as a guide in the uncharter- ed paths of life, and may they stir us ever onward to la higher goal and higher things. Student Council F ormulates Plans The Bell Student Council held many meetings toward the end of the term to prepare for next year. A proposal, to present several de- bates or open forums, was brought up, and to create more interest it was decided that they should be put on before the entire Student Body. lt is hoped that these for- ums, which were of an educational nature, will be continued next year.. ln other meetings, proposals for a calendar of extra curricular events, was proposed for next year. This year's Council was headed by Student Body President Jack Erck, who was ably assisted by Vice President Bernard Loonamg Sec.-Treas., Bill Van Rooyg and Sgt. at Arms, Darrel Sanders. The other members of the council were class presidents: Bill Cummins, Room 6g Jim McGoffin, Room 93 George Eckroth, Room IO: Stan Fairhurst, Room lg John Toynbee, Room 23 Don D'Andrea, Room 83 Larry Jayko, Room 45 and Al Greco, Co. C St. Leo's, 8:30 p. m. Room 5. l Barnes Beuzer Bichsel Breskovich Carey Carreau , l l l Cummins Dean Erck Farrell Felts 5 Froehler l 1 1 Garitone l Gilman Gilshannon Hermsen Hickey Huston lvanovich Jayko Loonam McGivern Manley Martineau O'Brien Pessemier Peterson Ross Rowley Sanders l l Sauriol Toynbee Van Rooy Walsh Winkes Zelenak ELDON BARNES Class Sgt.-Arms I, Sec.-Treas. 43 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Drama I, 2, 33 Rifle I3, Band I3 Reserve Football I, Varsity 2, 3, 43 Boxing 2. ROBERT BRESKOVICH Sodality 33 ROTC 2, 33 Lion Staff 3, 43 Quill Car Scroll 3, 43 Debating l, 2, 3, 43 Drama 43 Clee Club 3, 4. WILLIAM CUMMINS Transferred from Conzaga3 Asst. Editor of Cage 43 Senior Class Pres. 43 Sodality 4' ROTC 43 Quill Cf Scroll 43 Cilee Club 4. JAMES FARRELL. Sodality 33 ROTC 2, 33 R. Football 2, Varsity 3, 43 R. Basketball 3, Varsity 4. JOHN GARITONE 3 Sgt.-Arms 23 ROTC 2, 33 Sodality 2, 3, 43 Lion Staff 2, 33 Lions Club 43 Drama 23 Midget Basketball I3 Mgr. Varsity Football 2, 33 Mgr. Varsity Basketball I, 2. JACK HERMSEN Sodality 2, 3, 43 ROTC 2,,33 R. Football 2, Varsity 3, 43 M. Basketball I, R. Basketball 2, Varsity 3, 4, Captain 43 Varsity Baseball 2, 3. FRANCIS IVANOVICH Sodality 3, 43 ROTC 2, 33 Drama 4. PAT MANLEY Class Officer I3 Sodality I, 2, 43 ROTC 2, 43 Rifle I 3 R. Football 23 R. Basketball 2, 33 Varsity 43 Varsity Football 4. I STEPHEN O'BRIEN Sodality 2, 3, 43 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Band I3 Frosh Football3 M. Basketball. WILLIAM ROSS Sodality I, 23 ROTC 2, 33 Class Sec. 2. THOMAS SAURIOL Sodality 3, 45, Rotc 2, 3. RICHARD WALSH ROTC 2, 3. ELI-ISS ut 1944 VINCENT BEUZER Vice President I, Sec.-Treas. 2, 33 Sodality I, 2, 3, 43 ROTC 2, 33 Lion Staff 3, 43 Quill 6' Scroll 3, 43 Lions Club 3, 43 Debate I, 2, 3, 43 Gold Ring Elocution 33 Band I3 Varsity Basketball 4, EDWIN CAREY Transferred from Stadium3 ROTC 3, 4. BROOKS DEAN ROTC 3, 43 R. Football 33 R. Basketball 33 Varsity 4. , DON FELTS ROTC 3, 43 R. Football 3. LEOCILMAN Sodality 3, 43 ROTC 3, 43 Drama 43 C-lee Club 3, 4. HENRY HICKEY Sodality I, 2 3, 43 ROTC 2, 33 -Lions Club 43 Band I3 Drama 3, 43 Clee Club 3, 43 Reserve Football 3. MICHAEL JAYKO Sodality 2, 3, 43 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Rifle 2, 3, 4. LaVERNE MARTINEAU Class Officer I3 ROTC 2, 33 Lion Staff 33 Drama 23 R. Football I, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Captain 43 Basketball I, Varsity 2, 3, 43 Varsity Baseball 2, 33 Boxing 2. I ALLAN PESSEMIER Sgt.-Arms 43 soaaiafy i, 2, 3, 43 Rotc 2, 3g Rifle 1. JOHN ROWLEY ROTC 2, 3, 43 R. Football 33 Varsity Base- ball 3, 4. CHARLES TOYNBEE Sodality 3, 43 ROTC 2, 3, 4. LEO WINKES SOdaIII'y I, 2, 3, 4, Rotc 3, 4. THOMAS BICHSEL Sodality I, 2, 3, Prefect 43 ROTC 2, 43 Lion Staff 3, 43 Quill 6' Scroll 43 Lions Club 43 Debating 43 Band I3 Drama 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 43 R. Football 2, 3, Varsity 43 Boxing 4. THOMAS CARREAU Sodality 23 Rotc 2, 3. JOHN ERCK Student Body Pres. 43 Class Officer 2, 33 Sodality 2, 3'3 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Lions Staff 3, 43 Quill 6' Scroll 3, 43 Lions Club 3, 43 De- bating 43 Band I3 Drama 2, 33 Clee Club 3, 43 R. Football 3. 3 LORNE FROEHLER ROTC 2, 3. THOMAS GIILSHAN NON Transferred from Sumner3 Clee Club 43 Lion Staff 43 Lions Club 43 Sodality 4. JOHN HUSTON Class Vice President 43 Sodality I, 2, 33 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Quill C1 Scroll 33 Lions Club 43 Debating I, 23 Junior Elocution Ring 23 Band I3 Drama 2,- 3, 43 Glee Club 4. BERNARD LOONAM Student Body Vice Pres. 43 Editor of Cage 43 Sodality I, 2, 33 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Lion Staff 3, Editor 43 Quill 5' Scroll 3, 43 Lions Club 3, 43 Debating I, 23 Band I 3 Drama 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 43 R. Football 2, 3, Varsity 4. JOHN MCCIVERN Vice Pres. 23 Sodality l, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 33 Band l, 23 Rifle I3 Drama 43 ROTC 2, 3. DAVID PETERSON ' Sodality 2, 3, 43 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Lion Staff 3, 43 Quill 6' Scroll 43 Lions Club 43 Rifle Team 43 Glee Club 43 R. Football 3. DARRELL SANDERS Student Body Sgt.-Arms 43 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Lions Club 43 Elocution 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Band I3 Rifle 23 Varsity, Football 43 Varsity Baseball 4. WILLIAM VAN ROOY Sec.-Treas. of Student Body 43 Sodality I, 2, 33 ROTC 2, 3, 43 Lion Staff I, 2, 33 Quill C7 Scroll 33 Lions Club 3, 43 Debating I3 Band I3 Glee Club 3, 43 Mgr. of Varsity Football I. PAUL ZELENAK ROTC 2, 4. FRESHMEN FRESHMEN FIRST ROW: Still, Dung, W. Galbraith, Rusler, Doherty, Bachman, T. FIRST ROW: Burke, P. Cleary, E. Carreau, Vranizan, D. Pfeiffer, R. Eckroth OLeary. SECOND ROW: Fr. Meckes, B. Kerrigan, Radke, Mclntire, Bott, ' Monaghan. SECOND ROW: Mr. Keating, W. O'Leary, A. Zajac, D. Knee J Christnacht, L. Jayko, A. Patnode. THIRD ROW: Ludeman, Papen, F. shaw, Collins, Caillier, Farrar. THIRD ROW: Jurun, Shappee, J. Hermsen Hickey, Cook, Baker, Coyne, D. Sullivan. FOURTH ROW: Sotak, Clark, M. Farrell, Greco, Tonan. FOURTH ROW: Mladineo, J. Kelly, Burich, Fre Gravelle, De Fillips, Theriaultt, Radonich, D. Patnode, Welch. man, Fontana, Acheson, Noel. A COUPLE OF NOTES In the world of Bellarmine mu- sic the glee club, under the emi- nent direction of Mr. John Thatcher, S. J., enjoyed a very well-lauded season. Singing both popular and classical selections, the club scored again and again at assemblies and outside engagements. Among the outside programs sung were several for the Knights of Columbus, the U.S.O. and the Holy Name men. The club also participated in the colorful and inspiring May devotions. Darrel Sanders headed the club as president, while Jack Erck was the Vice President. Elected to the post of Sec.-Treas. was Bernard Loonam, and filling the position of Sgt. at Arms, Was Dick Farrar. Mask and Dagger Club Score Successesg Sodality End Year I Fall and Spring Plays Landed by All Self-sacrifice, cooperation, talent and hard work may well describe the Mask G Dagger Club of this year and it is these traits which have led them through such a suc- cessful season. However, much praise and credit is due to their competent and exemplary director, Mr. William A. Keating, S. J. The first production of the year was the celebrated play entitled What A Life. In this play the players conducted themselves as veteran actors, giving two smash- ing performances before two large and pleased audiences. One radio play of the present Pope Pius XII, Man of the Era, was given over KTBI. While the Cage is going to press, another hit show, Arsenic and Old Lace, is rehearsing. The Mask 5' Dagger Club has combined skill and talent to make this one of the funniest and finest shows of the year. When the last curtain has fallen this year, the Mask E7 Dagger Club players may well smile, with a wide smile of satisfaction, for they have performed, worked land acted as only talented and true actors and comedians could. BUY STAMPS AND BONDS! Striv.ing for Better Catholic Liv- ing, the Sodality this year set a goal to be gained only through in- dividual domestic and social en- deavor. Inspired by Father Lynch, S. J., guided by Mr. Haniger, S. J., moderators respectively for the Sen- ior and Junior Sodalities, and led directly by Prefects Tom Bichsel and Jerry Driscoll. The primary end of the Sodality is the self-sanctification of its members and others. This was achieved through The Crusader of Rosaries, Sending of Pamphlets to the armed forces, Socials, helping the Alaskan Missions, Propagation of the Faith, enumerous talks of mercy and charity. FRESHMEN FIRST ROW: McAllister, Wehr, Robison, J. Cramer, D. Messo, Kretchmer, Delargy. SECOND ROW: Fr. Fink, Birchler, G. Heck, G. Wetsch, Russell, J Ulsch, Schumacher, Yineman. THIRD ROW: Gallagher, F. Cline, Paglia, R Heck, Kukowski, Milloy, J. Sauriol, St. Martin. FOURTH ROW: M. Vlahovich, Sargent, Whittle, Kaperick, D'Andrea, Altman, Hreha. MISSING: Truax. AIRPLANECLUB FIRST ROW: Kukowski, Miller, Monaghan, T. O'Leary, F. Hickey, J Christnacht. SECOND ROW: Mr. Thatcher, Scherer, W. Galbraith, Verhalen Cook, Cline, Ludeman. THIRD ROW. Dyckman, Rink, Gosselin - D Christnacht, Starkweather, K. Galbreath, J. McDonough, Tonan. FOURT ROW: Altman, Patrick, Achieson, Fairhurst, De Fillips, Radonich, D. Patnode och G FIUNIORS FIRST ROW: Trine, Klewin, Graisy, Coon Schuler L. Pizzo P. Hebert sEcoNp ROW: Fr. oaigify, canes, P. Eckroth, uigh, schuifzl waiemanyl Mack, McGoffin. THIRD ROW: Moorhead, Tracy, Erickson, Knabel, Davis, Clark, Harrigan. JUNIORS FIRST ROW: Woolery, Brady, J. Kneeshaw, Holt, M. Cleary, McCaffery, Horner. SECOND ROW: Fr. Harrington, Wood, M. 'McDonough, Bannon, Shilley, Knelleken, G. Eckroth, J. Zaiac, Henriot. THIRD ROW: Robinson, Comfort, Traynor, McGavick, Poch, L. Renner, Ferry, Goodman. FOURTH ROXN: E. Grubisa, Maddock, Keenam, Broz, W.,SulIivan, Rossi, Coles, The two classes, Rooms 9 and MISSING: Archbold, Pope. Sophs, The Cflioyalty-Cup Bearer By proving themselves the most outstanding classes of Bellarmine, the Sophomores have merited the well-earned title of The Champs of '44. They have built themselves into such a strong unit that opposition has only made them exert greater effort. Between the two sophomore classes there has been the strongest rivalry. The faculty will long remember their hard work and earnest faithfulness. Room I under the direction of Mr. Kelley, S. J., won the Loyalty Cup three times in succession. From there on Room 2, ably guided by Mr. Penna, S. J., took up the chal- lenge to emulate its close rival. In every enterprise there has resulted a class fight for the highest honors among the two sophomore rooms, Among many of their activities the Sophs contributed much time and effort in helping to keep the school in ship-shape condition. Room 2, by winning the Philoma- theo prize race won the right to the use of fISlO0.00 for some im- provement to the school. They bought new window shades for all the class rooms. Room I donated a marker for lining the football and baseball fields. These donations added to their zealous cooperation with every activity put on during the school year merit for the Sophs the well-earned title that has been given them. Congratulations, Sophs. Spirit Incorporated The two Junior classes, spurred on by their class presidents, Louie Renner and Jim McGoffin, have completed a very active and suc- cessful year. IO, have held a prominent rank for loyalty points throughout the school year. The two Junior class parties proved to be outstanding social events of the year. The first was an ice skating party and the second was -the Junior Prom, which was the final masterpiece and instilled a memory never to be forgotten in the minds of the departing seniors. Louie Renner, class president of Room IO, departed for the Jesuit Novitiate to study for the Priest- hood. Other members of the class will be called to the service of their country during the summer vacation. Jim Holt won a gold ring for taking top honors in the Senior Elocution contest. Also with other mcmbers of the Junior class he had a leading role in the play, What A Life. The leading part in the play, Arsenic and Old Lace, was held by another Junior, Gene Mack. Representing Bellarmine in the Se- attle oratorical contest was Jim McGoffin who, at a recent meet- ing, was elected the new Prefect for the Sodality. Representing the Junior class in the field of Debate was Jim Henriot. Other members of the class were active in various activities and events. OPHOMORES IRST ROW: Fairhurst, D. Froehler, Flannigan, Bucovaz, K. Galbraith, eaudoin, P. Ivanovich, Gehri, W. Bichsel. SECOND ROW: Jackl, Bader, o mel. W. Pfeiffer, Driscoll, Flannery, G. Christnacht, Mr. Kelley. THIRD James, Faker, Haniger, Dyckman, Herz, Schatz, Boze. TOURTH ROW: Patrick, Shovlain, G. Vlahovich, Drange, A. Cramer, Noll, Crowley, Karamon. MISSING: Burke, Millie and Vanderkinter. m OW: SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW: Scherer, Miller, Zemek, F. Pizzo, D. Hebert, F. Parsons, Glassy. SECOND ROW: Mr. Penna, Verhalen, Harrington, Pavolka, Stowell, Gosselin, Bagley, Tschida, May, Palagruti. THIRD ROW: R. Renner, Schwindt, R. Messo, Rivers, C. Parsons, Oswald, Hellenkamp, Kropf, F. Loonam, Hardesty. FOURTH ROW: Goralski, M. McDonough, Kovach, J. Toynbee, Rink, Maloney, Starkeweather, Pospisil, J. O'Leary. FIFTH ROW: Marinkovich, Srnith, T. Payne. LIONS' CLUB FIRST ROW: Driscoll, L. Pizzo, Huston, McGoffin, Henriot, Schuler, Gari- tone. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kelley, Sanders, Comfort, Graisy, W. Sullivan, L. Renner, Payne, Van Rooy, Beuzer. THIRD ROW: J. Erck, T. Bichsel, Wood, Gilshannon, Haniger, J. O'Leary, H. Hickey, F. Loonam, B. Loonam. MISSING: Archbold, Peterson. GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: Holt, Goodman, B. Loonam, Sanders, Erck, Farrar, L. Gilman SECOND ROW: Mr. Thatcher, Scherer, D'Andrea, Cline, Driscoll, Shir macher, Van Rooy, O'Brien, Fairhurst, F. Hickey. THIRD ROW: Comfort H. Hickey, Henriot, T. Bichsel, McGoffin, Kaperick, Breskovich, Cummins MISSING: D. Pfeiffer, Truax. Lions' Club on Review As school draws to a close let us look in brief retrospect through the Lions' Club Diary and see the nine pages that are months unfold before us. September-Lions' Club takes new name. Knights are trans- formed to Lions. New elections. New members voted in. October-New constitutions written up and adopted. November-Lions' Club Touchdown Trot. Tremendous success, socially and financially. December-Club members begin sporting new Lion-heads on royal blue sweaters. Plans for expansion mulled over. January-The Lions' Club comes into its own. Takes over in the halls and on the grounds. New punitive system quite effective. , February-Basketball dance sponsored by Club after last Lin- coln game. Result-S30.00 richer and lots of fun. March-Patrol system is proving quite a great help in maintain- ing order and cleanliness in the school. Lions help sell stamps to enable school to fly Minute Man flag. April-Lions' donate 540.00 to the Alaska Mission fund. May-Election of new officers for the coming year. Reserve Officers Tralnmg Corps The Reserve Officers Training Corps ends its course of instruction. From l935 to the present day, the Corps of cadets have always re- flected in themselves the pride, courtesy, and respect that a soldier and a student must have. The dis- cipline, ceremonies, drills,-all these Impress the youth of today, as it always has. Who can estimate the tremendous good done by the ROTC for the school and the individual student? To the alert student, ,the effect ROTC has on the pupils here is obvious. The respect for all peo- ple, whatever their station, the dis- cipline, the common habits of cour- tesy, lso often neglected in these det, helps him in his daily life. It is obvious that the man who has taken care to learn these basic ele- ments of human behaviour is wel- come anywhere in society. The stu- dents who have entered the service know what a help ROTC is to any- one in the military life. Almost all of the cadets will be serving their country soon. The excellent performance of the Competition Platoon at an an- nual athletic event, as 'well as at the Corps' Area inspection and the Mothers' Day Review, where deco- rations for individual merit were given, gave the general public a chance to see the individual act in such an organized unit. One of the finest accomplish- ments of the year was the swift LIO-N STAFF '43-'44 FIRST ROW: Holt, D. Pfeiffer, P. lvanovich, Erck, B. Loonam, Beuzer, Henriot, Glassy. SECOND ROW: Goodman, P. Hebert, Graisy, Hellenkamp, Bannon, McGoffin, L. Renner, Gilshannon. THIRD ROW: Mr. Penna, Driscoll, T. Bichsel, Breskovich. CAST, WHAT A LIFE FIRST ROW: D. Pfeiffer, Mclntire, Oswald, Brady, D'Andrea, Holt, K Galbraith. SECOND ROW: Mack, B. Loonam, J. O'Leary, Farrar, Kaperick Henriot, Harrigan. THIRD ROW: Erlien, Breskovich, Fairhurst, Payne Maddock. I VARSITY LETTERMEN'S CLUB I FIRST ROW: Sanders, T. Bichsel, Schuler, Manley, McGoffin, Schultz, Ferry, Barnes, SECOND ROW: Mr. Kelley, L. Renner, Martineau, C-aritone, iHaniger, Robinson, B. Loonam, J. Hermsen, Knelleken. THIRD ROW: J. Farrell, Dean, Beuzer, Graisy, Vlahovich, Payne, Marinkovich. MISSING: Archbold, Fairhurst, Gosselin, Keenan, Greco. FROSH LETTERMEN FIRST ROW: Shappee, Monaghan, McAllister, J. Christnacht, Robinson Caillier, Tonan, SECOND ROW: J. Hermsen, Kretchmer, Jurun, T. O'Leary Collins, W. O'Leary, Cline. THIRD ROW: Fr. Harrington, D. Sullivan, J Kelly, Freeman, Fontana, D. Patnode, Theriault, D'Andrea. rise of the ROTC rifle team. Last year it held thirty-second place in the Corps Area Matches, at the la- test match Bellarmine's team won second place. Throughout the en- tire United States, Bellarmine's ROTC rifle team holds tenth place. To the cadet officers and non- commissioned officers, each cadet should be grateful. Under the able supervision of these students, the lessons that cadets have learned they will never forget. These offi- how to lead with other purpose of cers have also learned men, and get along leaders, the primary ROTC. And thus BeIlarmine's ROTC Battalion dismisses until the open- ing of school this fall. LION FULFILLS WARTIME DUTIESg SERVICE MEN WELCOME COPIES During the past year the Lion, the official organ of Bellarmine High School, has tried successfully to meet the requirements of a school paper at war. Student war activities and Bond Sales have play- ed an important part in the making of the paper. The Lion has also formed a happy and very appreciated link between our alumni who are now in the service and the old Alma Mater. Hundreds of letters have been re- ceived from these men expressing their gratitude for issues of the Lion that have been sent to them. The old staff of l943-I944 has worked hard to try and keep up the fine record established by form- er staffs. Also at this point it is only proper and fitting that words of extreme gratitude and appreci- ation should be expressed to Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J., for the unstinted effort he so generously gave in making the Lion bigger and' better. Sport Slants Although this year's edition of the Bell eleven didn't add another trophy to their shelves, they did give many a headache to opposing teams and coaches. The passing duo, Mar- tineau to Hermsen, gave rival play- ers plenty of sweat and tears. Barnes, Farrell and Renner were the stone- wall defense men in the line. Credit should be given to those men who consistently turned out all year, but weren't quite good enough to make the grade-to Jack Erck a couple of Purple Hearts, to Van Rooy a re- tread lway down underl, and to Jack Huston anythin we've got left. An overall synopsis of the basket- ball season finds the Bell quintet some thirty points to the good. One of the highest prep scores ever to be run up in this city was spurred by the veterans, Martineau and Hermsen over Gig Harbor. With many returning lettermen to build a nucleus for next year's squad, the outlook seems very promising. The baseball squad is supplying a strengthening blood transfusion to the spirit of Bellarmine. Their sweet 6-5 triumph over Lincoln was the first victory over that school by any Bell athletic team in over three years. RESERVE LETTERMEN SOPHOMORE LETTERMEN FIRST ROW' K Galbraith G Christnacht Hellenkamp Flannery Stowell HRST ROW: Davis' M' Cleary' Shllley, Woods' Cosselini K' Galbraith' Gosselin. SECOND ROW: lVlr..O'Brien W., Pfeiffer J. O'Leary Kropf W allagher' SECOND ROW: Mr' Hanlgerv S' 'l'- Dygkmanf W- Pfeiffer, J' Bichsel, Harrington, Marinkovich. THIRD ROW: Dyckman, Fairhurst Leary, Bannon, Greco, F. Loonam, Comfort, W. Bichsel, Mack, Fairhurst. Haniger, payne, F- Loonam. l 1 QUILL AND SCROLL BAND WRST ROW1 Mccofflni Huston, Henfioli Holt- Gfalsv- L' Refmef- SECOND FIRST Row- W Galbraith cook. SECOND ROW: F Hickey sholvani ROW: Mr' Penne' Conrsjfggigelfzg' B' Loonami Breskovlch' Erck' Flannery, Poch, Rusler, D. Pfeiffer, Monaghan, Kretchmer, T. O'Leary, Df G' an ROOY' Kneeshaw, Trine. THIRD ROW: Mr. Thatcher, Still, Burich, AltmanQ Whittle, Yineman. MISSING: Truax, J. McDonough. .gocfafty of the .gfeuecf nigh: i 9,52 x'fE35?l2E3' E3E5I' 3E5E''f5E5f'.I?'?5135351 155?:I35: 5E5E5':EE333-1555552355: :?5E5f'5ESl515I:f' IE Wi: ATTEND THE PROM! ATTEND THE PLAY! Vol. zo, No. 7 BELLARIVIINE HIGH scHooL, TACOMA. WASHINGTON APRIL, 1944 5' FRANK SHAPPEE Quill sf Scroll To Initiate Ten In conjunction with its moder- ator, Mr. Penna, S. J., the Quill at Scroll Chapter of Bellarmine has announced the reception of this years outstanding members of the Lion staff. By virtue of their talents, abilities, and service records, Dick Bannon, Tom Bich- sel, Bill Cummins, Oliver Glassy, Bert Goodman, Paul Hebert, Pete Ivanovich, Dave Peterson, Chuck Schuler, and Bob Wood will re- ceive their pins on April 23, pro- vided they weather the initiation prepared by the clubs nine charter members. The journalism group, and the Chapter are most fortunate in having Fr. David P. McAstocker, S. J., as guide, counsellor and friend. Despite the handicap of physical frailty, this zealous liter- ary apostolate finds himself doing his priestly duties through the medium of the press. The presence of the Bellarmine chapter during the past two years has served as a real incentive to all the staff members. The Inter- national Honorary Society for lContinued on Page 42 H ueml' and face HAS LEAD g and 2 HAS LEAD Arsenic and Old Lace is rapidly progressing and is now in the final stages of polishing. On Sunday evening, April 30, at 8:15, and again on Tuesday evening, May 2, at 8:15, the Mask and Dagger Club will present this hilarious comedy of homicidal paranoics. With more dead bodies than you can count on your fingers, the daffy Brewsters and their daffier nephews play tag about the graves of dear old gentlemen. The play has had an unusual career on Broadway and on the amateur stages of America, and has been played in practically every foreign country of note. This production heralds the rise of a new star on the dramatic horizon of Bellarmine - Frank Shappee, a sweet freshman, who will play an even sweeter role as one of the elder Brewsters. He will be aided by Gene Mack, the other important Brewster. The horror of the evening will be Vince Karloff Beuzer, and plenty of comedy will be furnished by Bob 'Breskovich and Jack Huston. Bernard Loonam, the neighbor- ing minister, Leo Gilman, one of the few sane characters in the play land at times we even doubt thath, Henry Hellenkamp, a likely prospect for the Brewster's cel- lar, and their last victim, Warren Noel, add to the complications. The Keystone cops will be played by John McGivern, Henry Hickey and stage struck Stan Fairhurst, and all bossed about by little Joe Ferry. With Rudy Knabel in charge of production and his able assistants, Erlien, Maddock, Payne and J. O'Leary, the staging will be pro- fessional. The proceeds derived from Be1larmine's spring play, Arse- nic and Old Lace, are pledged for the deficit in the printing of the Lion, as over five hundred copies of each issue are mailed to the alumni serving in the armed forces. GENE MACK Debate Over KM 0 On Thursday afternoon, April 13, two members of the Debate Club, Vince Beuzer and Bernard Looham, discussed over radio sta- tion KMO the question, Resolved: that the Italian peninsular cam- paign- was .a mistake. Beuzer spoke for the affirmative, Jim Henriot acted as chairman. The entire student body assembled in CCont.inued on Page 23 CALENDAR April 30- Arsenic and Old Lace. May 2- Arsenic and Old Lace May 2-Inspection of ROTC. May 5-Junior Prom. May 9-Mother's Day Program. May 12-Parochial Field Day. May 17-Senior Banquet. 18-Ascension Thursday. May May 19-St. Robt. Bellarmine. 20-Scholarship Exams for May Eighth Graders. May 22-Senior Exams. May 23-Senior Exams. May'24-Seniors' Retreat. May 26-Final Exams. May 29-Final Exams. M.ay'30-Memorial Day. May 31-Final Exams. June 2-Commencement. JUNIOR PROM SCHEDULED MAY 5 According to Chuck Schuler, committee chairmen, the Bellarmine Junior, Prom, honoring the class of 1944, will be held on the Roof Garden o-f the Winthrop Hotel. The date will be Friday, May 5, 9:00 P. M. It will be a semi-formal dance and admittance will be only by invitation. The Junior Prom has always been one of the highlights of the school year at Bellarmine. This year the hard working Juniors, striving for one of the best proms in the history of the school, have completed plans for the 'gala event. The band committee, composed. of Bert Goodman and Bill Brady, has announced that music for the occasion will be furnished. by Hal Gullett and his band. Other com- mittees include: Publicity, to be handled by Bill Brady and Jim Henriot, assisted by George Eck- roth, Don Schultz, Dave Harrigan, Paul Hebert, John Tracy, Dick Broz, and Owen Traynor. Refreshments will be headed by Jim McGoffin, assisted by Jack Davis, Bernard Klewin, Chester Ulch, Louie Pizzo, Dick Bannon, and Paul Robinson. Decorations will be under the guidance of Ed Graisy and Ed Archbold, assisted by Warren Clark, Paul Eckroth, lContinued on Page 43 lContinued From Page ll PAGE TWO T H E I Q N n I APRIL, 1944 Dem-Igaifivns The Fourth Column St. Robert Bellormine - In order to pay tribute to men of great reknown, Ameri- cans have christened schools and churches with their name. Lincoln, Washi'ngton, Loyola and other institutions bear the title of gallant men who distinguish themselves and set a striking example for us to follow. . In 1542 there was born to an Italian nobleman, a son who later became the defender of Christianity. In 1560 this Italian lad joined the army of the Society of Jesus. His fore and blasphemed by Protestant heretics. He defended the principle for which Americans are now lighting: A government of the people, for the people and by the people with liberty and, justice for all. He defended the Ciod-given rights for freedom of worship and freedom of speech. This Cardinal and Doctor of the Catholic Church became known to the world as St. Robert Bellarmine. Indeed our school is .privileged to have such a namesake. His example and like roam the halls of -Bellarmine: from these portals go catholic men ground in the democratic rights and duties they owe to God and to their country. Thanks to the Lion Staff As the official organ of Bellarmine. the Lion plays a very important part in keeping the school abreast of all activities and events. The news in it is the news of Bellarmine: the views expressed are those of the students. It is completely edited by the students, for the students. . Too often when we read the paper we do not realize the large amount of time and effort expended by the staff to make the edition possible. We consider the paper as a matter of course, and do not appreciate it in the light of the generous contributions made by the staff. Heading the mast this year was the name of Bernard Loonam as editor-in-chief. It is mainly through his com- petence and capabilities that the Lion received so many com- pliments and distinctions. To the other members of the staff we also extend a sincere vote of thanks. particularly to those seniors, we bid farewell. Debate Over KMO BI'OtIlC1'S ' theological and philosophical knowledge came to the when the Roman Catholic Church was being denounced the gym to listen to the broadcast. I This debate style employed in this debate was a new venture for the Debate Club. The Lincoln- Douglas system was adapted to the half hour period, each speaker being allowed 7 minutes for posi- tive arguments and 6 for cross- question of his opponent. The system proved intensely interest- ing. The radio listeners were ask- ed to mail in their decisions, and the winner will be announced soon. Oliver Glassy and Jim Henriot will debate the same topic later this month at one of the city's high schools. The subject for the final debate of the year reads, Resolved: that the Army's physi- cal fitness course is preferable for high schools than inter-scho- lastic sports. In Service Bellarmine High School is proud of their service list of over' 500 alumni, but they are even more proud of the many sets of brothers who are in the service of their country. Today, over 65 sets of brothers have left the Bell halls to answer the call of Uncle Sam. These men consist of: Aquino, Louis, Michael: Barrett, Don, Myles: Batzlaff, Charles, Ronald: Bichsel, John, Jim: Biggs, Dean, Al: Boze, Rob- ert, Roy: Buhr, Albert, Anthony, Gerhart: Burkhouse, William, Jim: Caillier, James, Ted: Carlin, Ed, James: Carreau, Jerry, Robert: Cowan, Desmond, Jack, Ralph: Cozza, Al, Frank, James, Leo: tDeibert, Lawrence, Peter, Ben: lDempsey, Peter, Tim: Devlin, lJames, Joseph: Dolack, John, Rich- PARALYZE-2 falsehoods usually covered with a solution called the white lie. HYSTERICAL-the type of mat- ter Fr. Dalgity teaches in history. URUDE BEER -the brown colored sody-pop that always causes a commentfusually a burpb. AFPEALING-orange is the most popular. IDEAL-what Farrell, with a sus- picious glint in his eyes, says everytime he plays cards. ' HCORN FLAKESH-those explod- ing and penetrating puns Toyn- bee unleashes in Greek class. OOZE-the penace Mr. Kelley gives Vlaho-vich land he says them? when brandishing the Lion's shellaleigh in the gym. HUMAN BEINGS-another type of soy bean. MEANTTmade History when it went partners with Pepper 6Bookstore has only pepper! but intends to try and replace it with this popular combination. BITTER CAT-a. sour puss. ard: Ehreth, Robert, Williamu Enright, Bernard, John: Farrell, Romane, Jack: Fiorino, Frank, Raymond: Flynn, Andrew, Creigh- ton, John: Fournier, Henry, Jack: Gallwas, Al, Robert: Garitone, Ned, Ted: Gilman, Joseph, Rich- ard, Leo: Glassy, John, Maurice, Lawrence, Frank: Gratzer, Tho- mas, Richard: Grenier, James, Richard: Grenier, Louis, Raymond: Griewe, Paul, Richard: Harkins, Joseph, Vernon, Dan: Hartman, Joseph, Anton: Hayes, Jerry, Roy: Healy, Jerome, Jim: Hoffman, Andrew, Ray: .Hoffner, Frank, James: Honan, -John, Robert, Tho- mas: Hutt, Robert, Richard: Joinette,-Emil-, Wilfred: Johnson, Cullen, Douglas: Kennedy, Charles, Gerald: Klarich, Anthony, Joseph: Knecht, Carl, Leonard, Norbert, Claude: Lappin, Robert, Weston: McLean, Blair, Roderic: McLaugh- lin, Dick, Owen: Manley, John, Joseph, Thomas, Patrick: Miller, Elmond, Francis: Moorhead, Rob- ert, Russell: O'Brien, John, Wil- liam: Oswald, Bernard, Ed., Rob- ert: Pyette, George, John: Reding, John, Robert: Rosengren, Carl, Charles, Francis, George, Louis: Rousseau, Louis, Napoleon: Ryan. Jack, Ted: Simpson, Edwin, John: Spadafore, Louis, Joseph: Tardiff, Byron, Robert: Treleven, Alfred, Ted: Vye, Earl, Jack: Zelenak, Andrew, Joseph, Paul. Howdy-dobdy Bells, this is the fourth column, .prying our eyes into your affairs-which starts with Orchids to: Bob Breskovich for his generous help and contri- butions: to the baseball team for their spirit on the field: ditto to Mr. Keating for his patience dur- ing play practise. Onions to: the fellows who still throw paper around the grounds: to freshmen who swallow pencils: Truax: and to the bums who corn up the band by nottpaying atten- tion. Miscellaneous: Walentiny claims that he is keeping his car under lock and key from now ong due to alrecent act of vandalism . . . We're asking Flannigan and Row- ley to please scrape the razor over their upper lips, and try to remove that small bit of fuzz before dras- tic measures will be taken . Mc- Givern will verbally expound his version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star at no expense,-except your sense of humor . . . Driscoll can really wield a wicked baton, as you can see any day that the band practises out on the football field . . ,Gilman claims that he is go- ing to take a dose of same if the practises for Arsenic and Old Lace don't break up a little earlier-, after all it's a long way out to Vashon 'Island . Q . Well, so much for this month, and that's thirty for now. BUY STAMPS AND BONDS AT THE BOND BOOTH The Lion .- Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 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. A JIM MlcGOFFIN Editor Associates ,lim Henriot, jim Holt Sports Editor . . ,. .. ...,,, Ed Graisy Associate .... ...... . . . . Bi1lKropf Feature Bert Goodman, Oliver Glassy Circulation Bob Wood, Chuck Schuler Ad Mgrs. Bill St. Martin, Bob Robison Librarian . ,, , Henry Hellenkamp Exchange Editor ..., Bob Ludeman Reporters: Dick Bannon, Paul Hebert, E. Gaines, Rudy Knabel, J. Driscoll, Pete Ivanovich, George Bader, Danny Crow- ley, and Dick Messo. Faculty Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. A Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION ' APRIL, 1944 THE LION PAGE THREE . Above are pictured the Junior and Senior members of the Bell Rifle Club. Many have finished the long course of firing prescribed by the National Rifle Association. Some compose a team which has placed seventh in the ROTC matches, second in-the Randolph Hearst matches and are in the A division of Rifle Club throughout the country. The members look forward to a three-way battle on May 2 when the Bell Riflemen will meet the Stadium Rifle Team and the Rifle Team of Glen Port Club, Seattle, in the Stadiuim range. The Lion and Lynx Rifle teams will fight it out May 9 at Lincoln and, in a return match, on May 16 on the Bells' Range. Many thanks to all who have taken such a whole-hearted interest inthe Rifle Club and who have the rifle range with its new target carriers and scaffoldings, one off the best school ranges in the North- west. Lions Claw Gig Harborl Although green and inexperi- enced, the fiery Bell Ball Team outhit Gig Harbor 10 to 4 to cap- ture a 9 to 3 victory. Considering the roughness of the feild, few errors were made. Even though the players have not played to- gether long, the teamwork was very smooth. Most of the team is composed of underclassmen and shows promises of being one of Be11armine's greatest b a s e b al l teams. Rowley struck out thirteen. O'Dea Wins 4 to 2 Bellarmine fans got their first glance of the 1944 baseball squad when the Seattle's O'Dea Irish in- vaded the Lion's den on- April 14, and though the locals lost, every- one went home highly pleased with the showing of the youthful squad that has but 2 lettermen amongst 28 players. The score was 4-2. John Rowley yielded up 8 hits, 2 earned runs, and struck out 7. O'Dea's Brady allowed 5 hits, 2 going after Brady's hit over 2nd let his glove slip off. Umpire Hal Lee gave Brady an automatic scored Ellingsen, and score. Two runs in on an error, put the for the Irish. triple which knotted the the 6th, one game on ice Bellarmine's completely new in- well. Freshman cat- field clicked cher Greco worked well with Row- ley whose speed, control, and coll- ness promised him a successful season. The starting nine, which includes one senior, 3 juniors, 4 sophomores, and a freshman, re- vealed a stick weakness. Batting practice will be stressed this Week. Lions Participated in Golden Gloves Meet Bellarmine was well represented in the Golden Gloves tournament held recently at the Tacoma City Armory. Eddie Archbold, 127 lbs., Jack OtConnor, 135 lbs., and George Vlahovich, 175 lbs., each received a pair of boxing trunks INTRA-MURAL SOFT BALL BEGINS Every year, at the beginning of the spring, a softball captain is elected from each class to lead his roll room to the Bellarmine High Softball Championship. This year is no exception. The Seniors of Room 6 CSouthl started the season by deflating the Seniors of Room 6 fNorthl, by a score .of 1 to 0. In the second scheduled game, Room 9's Juniors trampled the Juniors of Room 10, 2 to 0. These games are played at noon hour and are not full length games. Much enthusiasm is shown by the spectators, because it is an ex- cellent means of entertainment while eating lunch, and it provides a much needed rest after four hard periods. Baseball Schedule April 20-Fife, there April 24-Seattle Prep, Jefferson Park April 26-Federal Way, there ROTC Prepares For Inspection Capt. Floyd Collins, P.M.S. dc T., has received word that the annual ROTC unit inspection will take place on the afternoon of May 2. The inspecting officer will be Lieut. Col. William G. Gent, U. S. A. Col. Gent will inspect both admin- istrative and tactical branches of the ROTC. The Corps of Cadets has been preparing for the inspection since the early days of April. The in- spection will include all phases of tactical and theoretical. Some of the training of the cadets, both the subjects stressed will be Mili- tary Sanitation and First Aid, Close and Extended Order Drill, Physical Drill, and Rifle Marks- manship., I The goal of the Officers of the Corps is to gain the coveted title of Honor School. This is the award given to those schools whose ROTC fContinued on Page 43 earned runs, and whiffed 11. Be1l's for participating in the fi11a1S- Bill May 2-Stadium, Jefferson Park E!fr'-Av'-'Y'Y'-'-Av'-'v'-Av'-'-A-'-Aig Payne hit a double. and Tom Bichsel gave a good ac- May 3-F edefa-1 WaY: Jeffe!'S0H UAL'TY KN ITTIN The Lions took over a 2-0 lead count of themselves, even though Park Q G in the third on a walk, and then losing by close decisions in the May 7-MCNBU Island, there Sfhwl Swqafw three successive singles by Kropf, semi-finals. Sgt. Douglas should May 10-Fife, -79ffe1'S0U Park ou' sPec'3'fY Greco, and McGoffin. O'Dea re- be commended for his part in May 12-O'Dea, there MNH 5531 ceived a gift in the 5th when Kropf training and coaching these boys. May 16-Lincoln, Jefferson Park E 934 Commerce :-::::::::::::::::::::1 :::::::::::::::::::ff1 915 Broadway Pessemiers' Bootery I342 Pacific Helen Davis WOMEN'S SMART APPAREL 917 Broadway RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Make Most Treasured Gifts The Kaufer Co., Inc, 756 Broadway MA. 2702 L::::::::::::::::::::- It -AA--'-A --A A-AAA 'A PAGE FOUR THE LION APRIL, 1944 ALASKA MISSION FUND NETS 3350 SODALITY PLANS MAY DEvoT1oNs A successful culmination of the Alaskan Mission Drive has been reached. The entire student body is to be congratulated for their splendid cooperation and interest in the effort. ' The goal set at 5100.00 was reached, surpassed, and more than tripled to the extent of S350.00. The Sodality acting as the spear- head during this campaign is to be commended on this huge suc- cess. Every year the month of May is set aside by the Sodality for de- votion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The entire student body congre- gates before the campus statue of the Blessed mother during the first period of the afternoon and there they sing the Litanies of the Blessed Virgin in her honor. In case of rain these devotions will be held in the gym. The follow- ing students will give short read- ings: May 1: The Litanies-Tom Bichsel, May 2: Mother of God-Vince Beu- zer. May 3: Mother Most Pure-Tom Sauriol. . May 4: Mother of Good Counsel- lVIeGoffin Represents School in Contest Six aspiring yotmg orators, Vince Beuzer, Jack Erck, Ken Galbraith, Tom Bichsel, Bob Erickson and Jim McGoffin participated in the high school elimination series of the nation-wide John Paul Jones Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Post Intelligencer, March 6, before the student body. The judges were Fr. Joye, Fr. Meckes, and Fr. Dalgity. Vocal intermission numbers were sung by the Glee Club. Jim McGoffin received the hon- or of representing Bellarmine High School in the Seattle con- test, held in the Knights of Co- lumbus Hall, March 31. Jim con- tested with seven other students from Catholic and Private high schools in. Tacoma and Seattle area. Although he bowed down to su- perior ability that night, however, it at least proves that Bellarmine is still upholding her high tradi- tion to participate in such events -the fine art of speaking. ORDER YOUR CAGE NOW. Dave Peterson. May 5-Mother Most Admirable- Frank Ivanovich. May 8-Virgin Most Prudent-Ed Archbold. May 9-Virgin Most Powerful-Bob Erickson. May 10: Virgin Most Merciful-Ed Graisy. May 11: Virgin Most Renowned- Jim McGoffin. May 12: Virgin Most Faithful- Chuck Schuler. May 15: Seat of Wisdom-Bob Gosselin. May 16: Gate of Heaven-Bill Kropf. May 17: Morning Star - Tom y Payne. May 22: Refuge of Sinners-Le Roy Kretchmer. May 23: Help of Christians-Jim Hermsen. May 24: Queen of Peace-Bill Gal- braith. May 25: Queen of the Society of Jesus-Joe McAllister. 1i Did You Know . . . During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the Flag, or when the Flag is passing in a parade or in a parade or in a review, all per- sons present should face the Flag, stand at attention, and salute. Those present in uniform should render the right hand salute. Those men not in uniform should remove their headdress with the right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Women should salute by placing the right hand over the heart. The salute to the Flag in a moving column is rendere as the Flag passes. fContinued from Page lj Roy Coon, Joe Zajac, and John Maddock. Entertainment will be under the direction of Jim Holt, assisted by Bob Moorhead, Everett Gaines, Rudy Knabel, John Knee- shaw, and Matt Cleary. Members of the Junior Prom Committee are: Chuck Schuler, John Comfort, Don McGavick, Jim Henriot, Jim Holt, Bill Brady, Bert Goodman, Jim McGoffin, Bob Erickson, Bill Sullivan, Ed Walen- tiny, Gene Mack, Ed Graisy, Ed Archbold, Bob Wood, and George Eckroth. Faculty moderators are: Frs. J. Dalgity, S. J., and F. Harrington, S. J. K.C.'s to Meet Here Tuesday night, the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual spring meeting here in the Bellar- mine gym. This get-together of the faculty, students, and the members of the Knights of Colum- bus is an event eagerly anticipated by all. An exceptionally pleasant evening is expected, in which the students will furnish the enter- tainment for the evening. Acting co-chairman will be the student body president, Jack Erck. Child Health Day May 1 May first has annually been set aside as Child Health Day by joint resolution of the Congress on May 18, 1928. In past years Child Health Day has been dis- cussed and acted upon by the parents. This year May first will be much different for the youth of America are going to take over that which oiu' parents did in the past few years. This year it is youth's turn to say what should be done to protect health in homes and communities. Many of our government 'leaders as well as President Roosevelt have urged all boys and girls in clubs and social activities to dis- cuss and then act upon Health problems. A Some of the Health problems asked to be discussed are Food, Housing, Safety, and Activities. L.l.1.1 My Friend Across The Way From my little study window I can see a lamp's faint ray, 'Tis the ever-faithful Watcher Of my Friend across the way. Through the day I oft look over, All for Thee is what I say, And Iifancy it's a comfort To my Friend across the way. When the sky is bright and cloudless And my heart is also gay, In my joys I'lI not forget You Comrade mine, across the way. If the day be dark and dreary, Drifting round me mists of gray, Then I whisper, Don't desert me, Dearest Lord across the way. Let the years be hard and toilsome, Still my life is one bright May, For my burdens. all are carried By my Friend across the way. When I leave my study window At the close of Life's short day Through the gates of death I'll take 1 Him Take my Friend across the way. -Rev. Dauid P. Mcflstocker, S. J. Lion Club Adds New Members Recently a number of new mem- bers were officially sworn into the Bellarmine's Lion's Club to replace those who have entered the service of God or their country. These new members are: Henry Hickey, Tom Gilshannon, Dave Peterson, Tom Bichsel, Bob Wood, Ed Arch- bold, Jack O'Leary, Walt Haniger, Frank Loonam, Don McGavick and Bert Goodman. At an assembly held just before the Easter holidays the president of the Lion's Club, Vince Beuzer, presented to Tom Bichsel, prefect of the Sodality, forty dollars that the Club had raised during March for the Alaska Mission Fund. Functioning of the recently in- augurated Lion's Police System seems to be running smoothly. One hundred per cent cooperation from. the student body has facili- tated an otherwise difficult and onerous job. .l..-.l-1. Quill 8: Scroll iContinued From Page 11 High School Journalists recognized the Lion as one of the outstanding achievements, and last year be- stowed upon it the excellent rat- ing. This year the paper has been streamlined to provide needed space for important activities of the school in the program to Save, Serve and Conserve. ROTC Inspection 1Continued from Page 11 have an exceptionally high stand- ard of training and discipline. On March 31, the last reorgan- ization of the school year was published with the names of those officers and non-commissioned of- ficers to hold appointments in the Battalion. Major John Erck was announced as Battalion Com- mander, while Captains David Pe- terson, Bernard Loonam, and Clemens Van Rooy command Com- panies A, B, and C respectively. Captain John Huston was again appointed S-3, Captain Michael Jayko was appointed Adjutant, while Lieutenant O'Brien hold the post of S-4. After the inspection by Colonel Gent, the only review left is the annual Mother's Day review held for the benefit of the parents of the cadets. It is at this inspection that the awards of a Military na- ture are awarded. Bell Views The Mountain As seen from Bellarmine, Mt. Rainier is often described as an overwhelmingly impressive sight, its great height dwarfing the Cas- cade Range and other neighbor- ing peaks. With its twenty-eight glaciers radiating from the sum- mit like the arms of a star fish, the mountain presents one of the country's most extensive ice for- mations. A stirring spectacle both by the vastness of its glacial man- tel and the striking ruggedness of its cliffs is Mt. Rainier, the third highest peak in continental United States. The approximate center of this majestic pyramid is marked by a massive cauldron, which is the result of a volcanic erruption many ages ago. A closer survey of Mt. 'Rainier's panoramic sculpture would reveal haughty cliffs, forested valleys be- neath towering crags, moving gla- ciers melting into turbulent streams, board ice fields and flow- ered mountain meadows, great cirques and crevasses. Mt. Rainier and its sur- rounding parkland have become nationally known as a veritable summer and winter paradise. GOLDEN GLOVE TOURNAMENT Due to the efforts of the Tacoma War Athletic Commission, in co- laboration with the city high schools, Tacoma will witness its first Golden Gloves Tournament on March 24 in the State Armory. The Tacoma War Athletic Com- mission, headed by John Heinrick, has sponsored numerous events for the purpose of obtaining athletic equipment for the armed forces in this vicinity. Fifteen schools from Pierce County will place candidates in the ring, whom they have' selected by a process of elimination. Mit- men distinguishing themselves at Bellarmine under the capable guidance of Sgt. H. C. Douglas are Eddy Archbold, Bill Bichsel, Tom Bichsel, Don Felts, Arnold Cramer, Don Verhalen and last but not least, Rugged Red O'Connor. These boys will clash with similar rep- resentatives from other schools until a single victor remains in each of the eight weight divisions. When the smoke of battle clears, the winners will be presented box- ing robes with the inscription Golden Gloves Champion on the' back. ROTC RIFLE TEAM Kneeling: L. Jayko, A. Kramer, Coon, M. Jayko, McCaffery,.J. Toynbee. lst row: Peterson, Gosselin, K. Galbraith, Goralski, May, J. McDonough. New Lion Staff A ppointedg M cGoffin Assumes Post as Editor Following a precedent set in the last two years of Lion publications, senior members of the Lion staff have been relieved of their duties in order to devote their full attention to pressing studies and repetitions. IN MEMORIAM Frank J. Hickey, friend of Bel- larmine High School, since its be- ginning, passed to his eternal re- ward on Thursday, March 9, after but a brief illness. Mt. Hickey was on the original -building com- mittee for the school and gave generously both in time and mon-U ey ro the building of the school. Often during the years he proved that his friendship was enduring. During the Debt-Reduction Drive of last summer Mr. Hickey was again on the committee to formu- , late plans and again was one of the principal donors. In the pass- ing of Mr. Hickey Bellarmine High School feels a great loss. ' ROTC Rifle Team Seventh in Match The ROTC Rifle Team, coached by Sgt. Harold. C. Douglas, has captured seventh place in the an- nual Ninth service command in- tercollegiate gallery rifle matches. This entitles the rifle team to enter the national competition which closes April 19. The team is now firing its first stages in this national ROTC match. Those making the team are: Capt. D. Peterson, Capt. M. Jayko, 2nd Lt. J. McGoffin, -Sgt. R. Mc- Caffery, Cpl. R. Coon, Cpl. L. Goralski, Pfc. L. Jayko, Pfc. R. Gosselin, Pfc. R. May, Pfc. J. Toyn- bee, Pfc. Leo Rink, Pvt. J. Patrick, Pvt. K. Galbraith, Pvt. J. McDon- ough. This policy is found doubly ad- vantageous as it also gives a chance for the incumbent staff to acquire experience necessary for the fulfillment of their new ap- pointments. Replacing Bernard Loonam as editor-in-chief of the Lion is Jim McGoffin, who was formerly sports editor. In the position of associate editor is Jim Henriot, last year's feature writer and Jim Holt. Ed. Graisy will be sports editor with Bill Kropf as his associate. Bert Goodman and Oliver Glassy, form- er reporters, will be feature writ- ers. Circulation managers will be Bob Wood and Chuck Schulerg Bob Robison and Bill St. Martin, ad managers. Librarian, Henry Hellenkampg Exchange editor, Bob Ludemang Reporters: Dick Ban- non, D. Hebert, J. Driscoll, Pete Ivanovich, E. Gaines, Geoi-get Bad- er, Danny Crowley, R. Messo and Rudy Knabel. From the many names submit- fContinued on Page 43 100 Per Cent Buy Bonds, Stamps With 100 per cent of the stu- dent body buying War Bonds and Stamps in February, Bellarmine again is flying the Minute-Man Flag. Bellarmine won the flag last spring and to keep it flying neces- sitated 90 per cent of the student body to purchase either a bond or a 10 cent stamp. With the help of the faculty and Lion's Club, a 100 per cent showing was tallied after a two-day rally. PAGE TWO THE LION MARCH, 1944 Aniiii iiincry A l I want to thank the Lion staff for sending the school paper to Mom, who in turn sends it to me. Ofsten, times it comes when my thoughts are low and it serves as one of the greatest morale boosters there are. --Sgt. C. J. McQueen, '4Z. I have missed Mass only three times in the year since I have been over here and that could not be helped. I tried to go to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve but some- thing happened and I couldn't go. But on Christmas morning the Priest asked for volunteers to serve Mass: I was reluctant at first as I was afraid that I had forgotten as it has been so long. Afterwards the Priest told me that I had done fine. I can't tell you what is going on but keep your chin up as this will be over before you realize it. -Sgt. A. A. McDougall, '42. You don't know how it feels to hear from someone back home. The training down here is tough and rugged. Take my word for it. Tell the fellows at school to take their studies more seriously because they throw things at you so fast that an alert and fresh mind comes in mighty handy. The Army life is clean and wholesome'-Pvt. J. Nordi. Lt. Ralph Cowan, U. S. A., class of '37, and Sgt. Ray Fiorino, U. S. A., class of '39, visited Bellarmine personally and told the Journalism class how much the Lion is appre- ciated by the former Bellarmine stu- dents in the service. ROTC Battalion I Prepares for Reviews Bellarmine's Junior ROTC, un- der the command of Capt. Floyd Collins and Sgt. Harold C. Doug- las, is making steady progress toward the completion of its pre- scribed training. The Corps has completed its theoretical instruc- tion, and has just recently gone outdoors to continue its work. The Battalion is training for the annual inspection by the Corps Area Commander, as Well as for the colorful Mothers' Day Review. Colonel John W. Ramsey, U. S. A., Corps Area ROTC' Chief, is expected to make a short visit to the school this year. PROTECTOR and GUARDIAN March is the month in which the Church celebrates the feast of one of its greatest and least remembered Saints, Joseph, foster-father of the Christ Child. His simplicity and quiet dig- nity should be a guide for all of us today. In these troubled times it would be good to turn to the patron of the home and the family and learn a few valuable lessons. At a period when the law of love must be preached more than ever before, when social problems of international jealousy, class strife, racial antipathy, and the threatened breakup of the family demand our full forces of prayer and action, we should look for the guidance and inspiration to the glorious foster father of Jesus and the chaste husband and protector of Mary, for Joseph is the patron of every class of society by genuine right. Because of the fidelity he showed in the service of the Christ Child he is given the power to aid us in those numerous situations which so closely approximate the difficult trials that beset .him when he was the protector of Jesus and Mary. This fact of Joseph's all embracing pro- tection was enunciated when Pius the IX declared him a Patron of the Universal Church. Now more than ever his guidance and help should be sought after in our Catholic homes. With the home life seriously threatened because of vast social changes brought lzgbput by the war, we would all do well to invoke Joseph's e p. We must remember the basic truth that a nation is sound as long as its family life is sturdy. Let us ask St. Joseph's aid that this nation might be strong in times to come. THE END CROWNS THE WORK There is a Latin word 'Voco' from which an English word derives its meaning. A Vocation is a calling to what- ever type of life you think you are best suited. There comes a time in your life when you Bellarmine men will chose a state of life which will govern your manners, habits and out- line your future. Some will be lured by the attractive life of a lawyer, others will chose the noble 'profession of a doctor, while still others will make a hobby of doing good for others the rest of their lives. iBut such a life, quite unattractive to many, is the most sacred vocation one might choose-the Priesthood. Consecrating your lifes to God seems quite odd. The thought seems to paralyze one with the fear that life will be- come uninteresting. On the contrary, this picture that people paint is one which is always exciting and full of adventure. These people forget the noble, religious life is guarded by the Christian slogan that stamps his life as an 'alter Christusf' an example for his' fellowmen. Priests are administering beneficial aidby curing sin-in- fested souls and giving comfort to the needy and the dying. Joining the Army of God the Priest has answered the question of What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but suffers the loss of his soul? His is an untiring life filled with peace of mind and soul, doing good work, and when in trouble spurred on by the comforting phrase Finis corona! opus, the end crowns the work, Jr. Prom Committee Busy With Plans The Junior Prom treasury took quite a boost in cash on hand re- cently, due to the great success of the St. Patrick's Day skating party held in the Lakewood Ice Arena. The committee in charge of the arrangements was: Jim Holt, chairman, assisted by Bert Good- man, Jim Henriot and Rudy Kna- bel. The committee wishes to extend their thanks to all the Student Body for their splendid co-opera- tion. Also for the fine performance which Tom Gilshannon and Cath- erine Ann McDonald gave. The Fourth Column This coltunn is to bring you the news and opinions tif and when the author has any? about school affairs, so for better or for worse, here we go: SPIRIT OF BELLARMINE The spirit of Bell isn't just a ghost but a real living Spirit. The Sophs have shown a heck of a lot of it and we will all our orchids to this class Cif we had anyl. NOTE Any similarity between Bill Sul- 1ivan's junk heap and a. car is purely coincidental and does not constitute an endorsement of the product by the company which originally made it. DALLIES it is clear enough do the same and of the boys head- LITTLE DAILY Any day when to see, you may observe a couple ing for the garage with a Lion in close pursuit . . . R.oss's bald spot Cthat's what you get for sleeping in a. gopher hole when the 1awn's be- ing cutl .' . . That tie of Matt Cleary's which speaks for itself Cit's loud enough to oratel . . . Barnes, still starting first class on standard time . . . THE POEM OF THE WEEK! The Lions take a heck of rakin' Besides they get twice the hackin' When they get in trouble They all take it double. Two coats of Ke11ey's shellackin. So pity the life of a Lion Who's got it tough, there's no denyin' Cause School regulations A tough situation. The Lion Published monthly during tha school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 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. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates .............. Vince Beuzer, Jim Hole Sports Editor ................... .....Jim McGofIin Associate ............... - .,................. Ed. Graisy Feature .,................................, Jim Henriot Circulation ........ Jack Erck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager ............................ Don Pfeiffer Librarian ............................ H. Hellenkamp Exchange Editor ....... - .........,... P. Ivanovich Reporters: Bob Breskovich, Louie Renner, Oliver Glassy, Tom Gilshannon, Dick Bannon, Dave Peterson, Tom Bichsel, Bill Cumins, Bert Goodman. Faculty Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRES-S ASSOCIATION MARCH, 1944 p , THE LloN PAGE THREE VARSITY lst row: Greco, Robinson, Dean, Manley, Farrell, Gosselin fMgr.J 2nd row: Hermsen, Vlakovich, Keenan, Graisy, Martineau, Beuzer, Mr. Kelley, S. J. Missing: Archbold. During the preceding weeks, Bellarmine's Rifle Club members have sent to Washington D. C. for their qualifications as Riflemen. Felt arm emblems will be issued along with the medal awards. Mike Jayko is entitled to a Dis- tinguished emblem and McGaffrey, Coon and Larry Jayko will receive Expert awards. Sharpshooter's em- blems were won by Altman, M. Galbraith, Goralski, Gosselin, Hen Room 2 Champs in Intra-Mural Game The sophomores of Room 2 hold the Intra-mural Basketball Cham- pionship. Room 10 was in the run- ning till the final game. A three game series was played for the championship. Each team won one out of the first two games but in the final games Room 2 nosed out Room 10 by a score of 21 to 16. Joe Oswald,,Stan Erlien, Frank Pizzo, Jack O'Leary, Pete Marin- kovich, R. May, Capt., played for the Sophs while Mike McDon- ough, Bill Sullivan, Matt Cleary, Don McGavick and John Comfort held up runners-up-honors. The importance of intra-mural sports has been stressed by every member of the factulty. Some schools have dropped inter-school competition and have adopted in- tra-mural sports in order to give every student the advantage that sports afford. When coaching abil- ity, athletic equipment and facili- ties are devoted wholly to a few hopeful prospects, the majority of the student body are the ones ne- glected. It is hoped that more stu- dents of Bellarmine will take a more active part in all the intra- mural activities. Baseball Team Turns Out Bellarmine opened spring base- ball practice last week on March 13 when 26 aspirants answered coach Mr. O'Brien's initial call. A brief study of this year's roster reveals that the majority of the SOPHS lst row: Flannery, Kropf, Capt., Stowell. 2nd row: Mr. 0'Brien, S. J., Haniger, Payne, W. Bichsel, Harrington, Hellenkamp, Mgr. both to new and old members, Farrel, Kukowski, McIntyre, Still, G. Christnacht, Traynor, Broz, C. Toynbee, J. Toynbee, Yineman, Truax, Goodman, G. Eckroth, Bag- ley, Peterson, Cook, Dyckman, K. NATIONAL RIFLE MEET HELD 'AT BELLARMINE riot, May, M. McDonough, J. Mc- Donough, Pavolka, and Leo Rink. Marksman: Verhalen, J. Cramer, Dung, Fairhurst, J. Kelly, Mona- ghan, Patrick, Radke, and Rivers. Promarksman: Whittle, Burke, J. Christnacht, F. Loonam, and Rad- onich. The Rifle Club team meets South End Seattle Rifle Club on the Bellarmine range the night of March 23. New Target Carriers have been ordered for the range. It will not be necessary to pin up the targets any longer. Carriers on the clothes line principle will take the targets to the firing points. Basketball Letters Awarded to Teams Twelve hoopmen are to receive awards, announced Coach J. J. Kelly, S. J. Those receiving letters are: Dean, Farrell, Hermsen, Keen- an, Greco, Martineau, Beuzer, Vladovich, Robinson, Manley, Archbold, Graisy, and Bob Gosse- lin, Mgr. Sophs are: Harrington, Payne, Kropf, Capt., Haniger, Flannery, W. Pfeiffer, Stowell, W. Bichsel, Hellenkamp, Mgr., so stated Mr. O'Brien, S. J., Sophomore coach. Ten Cub letters are to be dis- tributed to the Champs, an- nounced Fr. Harrington, S. J. Those winning letters are: Bill O'Leary, Capt., Caillier, Kretch- mer, J. Kelly, J. Hermsen, Ther- iault, Collins, T. O'Leary, Mladineo, Nand Fontana, Mgr. candidates are young and inexper- ienced. Amongst the prime duties of Mr. O Brien is the developing of reliable moundsmen and catch- ers. No lettermen returning for these positions though Sanders and Rowley are bidding for pitchers' berths and Ivanovich, Greco, Os- wald, and Davis will be groomed to work behind the plate. What the squad lacks in exper- ience will be made up by spirit with such hustlers on the team as McGoffin, Kropf, Hai vington, Gos- selin, Graisy, Messo and Peterson. Another dozen whose talent is still secret will bear watching as the season advances. The Bells plan a few practice games before the city series open. Gig Harbor will be entertained here late in March as an opener. Hermsen, Fontana QMgr.l. UUBS lst row: Collins, Kretchmer, Caillier, Kelly, 0'Leary, Carreau. 2nd row: Fr. Harrington, S. J., 0'Leary, Theriault, Mladeneo, Freeman, PAGEFOUR MARCH, 1944 Beuzer, Glassy Win Prizes During the past few weeks the debate club has conducted sev- eral debates, all of interest to the student body. Most recently, a series of elim- ination debates were held on the topic, Resolved, that when the Sacramento franchise in the Coast League is moved it should be giv- en to Spokane and not Tacoma. In a torrid debate before the stu- dent body affirmative speakers won the school championship over Bernard Loonam and Jack Erck. A 525.00 cash award was made to the winning team by Spokane's Athletic Round Table. The money will be combined with Debate Club funds to purchase watches for the winners. The four speak- ers will be feted to a banquet later on. In the semi-final debate contest Pat Maloney and Stan Fairhurst, negative, defeated John Comfort and Don McGavick. Maloney was chosen the best individual speaker and will be awarded a Lifetime Sheaffer fountain pen. i . Civics Class Visits Capitol On Wednesday, March 1, the civics classes of Bellarmine High School, accompanied by Mr. W. Keating, S. J., visited the State Capitol at Olympia where they ob- served the procedure of the State Legislature in session. Although the session was very brief tending less than an hour after it had begunl, a great deal of useful knowledge was gained by the students. 'I'he rest of the day was spent visiting the various of- fices and historical buildings. P -v-v------- ..--- v --- H lf RELIGIOUS ARTICLES I: Make Most Tl'83Slll'8d Gifts II The Kaufer Co., Inc. DEBATERS' CLUB Ist row: Comfort, J. McDonough, Beuzer, Holt, Glassy. 2nd row: Mr. 0'Brien, Maloney, Henriot, T. Bichsel, Fairhurst, Donovan. 3rd row: Graisy, McGoffin. Missing: B. Loonam, Breskovich, Erek, Mc- Gavick. Sodality Sponsors Mission Fund The Bellarmine Sodality acting as the spearhead in the annual Alaska Mission Fund drive has set aside the month of March for this purpose. The financial goal set is to exceed the one hundred dollar mark. Since March is in the middle of the Lenten season, this should be an added incentive for the boys to give willingly. In past years the drive at Bel- larmine has been met with much enthusiasm on the part of the stu- dents. The annual mark has in by- gone years exceeded the sum of four hundred dollars. The drive, since it is a tradition at Bellar- mine, is expected to be ai success. A Weekly collection will be taken up in all the rooms and sodality members have been appointed to collect in the different classrooms. Heading the campaign are Tom Bichsel and Jerry Driscoll. 1: 755 Broadway MA. 2702 During the season of Lent Mass Lx --A---- g --AAY f--A- g is being offered every morning in gif-e-5533333511535-iii-T-iq the house Chapel at 8:00 a. m. The 'i I students are asked to make a 1 1: QUAUTY KNIT'-ING special effort to attend Mass more Gil regularly. ,: Our Specialty .Ml ' MAin 6581 :I 91 5 Broadway 1342 Pacific -.-.Av-Y-Y-Y-.-.-.-.-.-.-Y-.-.-.-.-.-El - Pessemiers' Bootery W 5 ' 1 5--- Y Y T 25 Seniors Take Army-Navy Tests On March 15, 25 seniors took the Army-Navy Tests for the special- ized training program. 19 applied for the Navy and 6 for the Army. These examinations were given to all those who were between the ages of 17 and 18, in order to se- lect candidate officer material for the armed forces. Officials of the Army and Navy department urged as many to take the examinations as possible. Rev. Fr. Schultheis, S. J., and Fr. Dalglty, S. J., administered the test. The examination is designed to test the aptitude and general knowledge required for the pro- gram of college training. Stajf Chosen For 1944 Cage Two seniors, one junior and one sophomore have been chosen for positions on the 1944 Cage, an- nounced Mr. Penna. Bernard Loonam, former, editor of the Lion, will be assisted by Pete Marinkovich will be the cir- culation manager. Pre-sale of the Cages will be on March 23 as there are a limited number printed. 4...-...-....-.....-..,..-,..-..-....-...-....-......!. Z l 1 I Compliments of 1 WASHINGTON 1 . i I Service Merfs Mothers Honored Over 80 mothers of Bell's alumni who are now in the Armed Services attended the Philomathea Party held in their honor in the school's library last Tuesday afternoon. Fr. M. Smith, Chaplain at the Sandpoint Naval Air Base, was the guest speaker. ' Pl-IILOMATHEA PLANS PARTY The Philomathea Club of Bellar- mine High School headed by Mrs. A. B. Comfort has been very ac- tive the past year. Their annual afternoon card party will be held this year at the Knights of Co- lumbus Hall on Easter Monday, April 10, at 1:30 p. m. Ninety to one hundred tables are expected to be filled and many prizes will be awarded including a door prize and numerous table prizes. One of the highlights of the afternoon will be the raffling of a hand made tablecloth given to Bellarmine by Fr. David McAs- tocker, S. J., and a United States War Bond. Mrs. Hugh McGavick is general chairman for the party and she will be assisted by Mesdames W. A. Richmond, Carl Knecht, G. Thornton, Fred Adler, A. Buhr, John Piper, J. Graisy, K. Archbold, and E. Hutt. Tickets are now on sale. Mothers and friends are cordially invited. -ll.. Lion Staff Appointments fContinued From Page Onej ted, a great number of these were underclassmen. From this group, some were immediately appointed While others were put on the re- serve list for appointment in the near future. :::::::::::::::pc:::::pq Helen Davis WOMEN'S SMART APPAREL 917 Broadway L::::: ----A---- ---- - -- Watches - Diamond Jewelry go to JAY MERRICK i 6th Floor Fidelity Bldg. I feature Rosaries and Medals It will pay you to ride the elevators Bill Cummins and Jim McGoffin. FOR FINE -P 1 is G lg 952 February, 1944 . 1 ,ID ' Vol. 20, No. 4 Y, 'fqs'r I --- ,ly - ,Q b f F it-A 9 ' LI' E BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON f if -9 N ext Editor? Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night Beuzer and Sanders to Head Lions 6-6 P F l lF Q5F'Fl F 9 New Members ACCCPtCfl The seal of silence has been broken and through a com- I E munique, issued by Mr. Kelley, S. J., moderator of the Lion's Club, 7 the following eagerly awaited news is made public. I . . After a most successful venture it-i- ,w.F-., At a recent meeting held behnqd Jim Holt Triumphs into the world of dramatics with New prexy V llocked doors the Lions, honor So- In Elocution Contest Jim Holt emerged winner in the Senior elocution contest with his presentation of Tommy, the touching story of a British soldier in peacetime. Second place was Elocution Winner Jim Holl- captured by Darrell Sanders who gave Lepanto. Exceptional talent was also shown by others in the contest. They included Tom Bichsel who gave The Surgeon's Story, Ed. Archbold, Doctor ,Faustus, and Jim McGoffin, Maeterlinck's So- liloquyf' This affair is sponsored annually and the winner will receive an en- graved gold ring as a testament of his excellence in elocution. their performance of What a Life presented earlier in the school year, the Mask and Dagger Club has decided to present 'tArse- nic and Old Lace for their annual Spring performance. The play is a 3 Act Comedy and was a smash hit in New York and on the road. It is the story of two charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the re- mains of socially and religiously Acceptable roomers, the antics of their dear nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, and the amazing activities of the other nephew Coriginally played by Boris Karloffb. Mr. Wm. A. Keating, S. J., Club Moderator and Director of Produc- tion, has announced that those certain individuals roaming the halls and stealing queer glances at certain other individuals are talent scouts. They are searching for a face suitable to portray the part of Boris Karloff in the forthcom- ing production. Tryouts will commence on Feb. 21st. A large turnout is expected because of the exceptional talent in the club. Rehearsals are sched- uled to begin the following week. The play is to be presented two weeks after Easter. Tickets will go on sale at a later date, loyalty points will be awarded for their sale. The proceeds are to be given to the Lion Staff Fund. Important Staff Changes Slated Next Month The attention of all students who wish to be considered for positions on the Lion Staff for next year, are asked to give their names to Mr. Penna, adviser. The new staff will be announced in the March issue from those candidates who submit their names. If conditions permit, the new staff will edit the April issue of the Lion. Quill and Scroll members are to be designated soon but their initi- ation will be postponed until the end of the school year. Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night Vince Beuzer i 1 i N l 1 l l l ciety of Bellarmine, elected new officers. When the smoke had cleared and the ballots had been tabulated, Vince Beuzer emerged as the new Club prexyg Darrell Sanders assumed the position of vice president, while Bernie Loon- am W-as elected secretary-treasurer. Jim McGoffin continued in his of- fice of sergeant at arms. To fill in the gaps left by a number of departing seniors, the following students were accepted in the Lion's Club. Seniors: Tom Gilshannon, Henry Hickey, Dave Peterson and Tom Bichselg Jun- iors: Bob Wood and Ed. Archiboldg Sophs: Jack O'Leary, Walt Hani- ger and Frank Loonam. Bells Aid War Effort What have we done for our country in its prosecution of the war? This question is being ask- ed by everyone at this time. Bellar- mine can proudly answer, Our share, and more. Bellarmine boys are ,in every branch of the service, many of them have already seen' action. Four gold stars are already on our service flag. On the home front Bellarmine boys have done much to speed victory. Our boys when asked to help pile scrap at the community's scrap pile, responded with such enthusiasm that Mr. Sam Powell, President of the Salvage Committee, sent a special letter of thanks to Jack Erck, our student body president. But Bellarmine boys have really shown their spirit when asked to buy war bonds and stamps. Dur- ing the year, our boys have bought a total of 55,516.50 worth of war bonds and stamps. Bellarmine has done its share and will continue doing so. Military Tests At Bellarmine , On March 15 at 9 A. M., the Army-Navy tests for the special- ized training programs will be held. The seniors taking the test are: Bill Van Rooy, Jack Erck, Tom Sauriol, Bud Barnes, Darrell San- ders, Jack Huston, Bernard Loon- am., Dave Peterson, John McGiv- ern, La Verne Martineau, Johnny Garitone, Henry Hickey, Bob Bres- kovich, Frank Ivanovich, Mike Jayko, Dick Walsh, Lorne Froeh- ler and Jim O Brien. Failure in a previous test does not disqualify those who wish to try again. This test will be the third one of its kind given at Bellarmine. Intent to take this test should be made known im- mediately to the principal, Fr. L. B. Fink, S. J., in order that the necessary test supplies may be ordered. The same examination will be taken by both army and navy candidates. The examination is iContinued on Page Fourl PAGE Two 1' H 5 L 1 Q N y 4 FEBRUARY, 1944 11 vt A ve at l It Isn't Easy Daity-Ienitivns WE To apologize. lROWS-a beautiful flower with There is one peculiar trait or mark that has been attached To begin again. l petals as red as an EMBARRAS- to Bellarmine for quite some time. It is one that saps thet school spirit of all, from the lofty seniors down to the lowly frosh. We constantly come in contact with this spirit in all our talking, thinking and acting. It is distinctly bad and we should do away with it entirely. l This attitude is the defeatist we can't win, or I don't care, spirit. It is this spirit that keeps us, as a student body, behind the proverbial eight ball. We should quit childish sniping at each other and concentrate on more importanti things. Such nonsense defeats us before we start anything, whether it be an athletic contest or some other activity. Such an attitude is prevalent right now. The basketball team has lost a few games and many of them close and hard to lose. What do some do? They throw out the team andi their spirit, what little they may have, and crawl into theirl little shell of indifference. Remember that neither the bas-i ketball team nor anything else in this school will ever go any place unless such idiotic nonsense as this is dropped. There will be no improvement anywhere until such time as the whole student body gets up and starts to do something. By: all we mean you and you and you. 3 Isn't it just as easy to talk and think victory and fight,l as to turn around, lie down, and call it quits. Nothing in this world was ever a success without receiving all possible back- ing and support. This does not exclude Bellarmine activitiesu When the.Student Body finally convinces itself that we can and we will win, then Bellarmine will start to grind out victory and fame, and not until then. Have confidence in your school, in its faculty and in your- selves. And remember it is not, we can't or maybe we will, but we can and we will. How about a little hustle fellows? The old school needs your backing 100 per cent. VVHAT IS LENT? Lent is a time of prayer and fasting in reparation for the sins committed by the world. It is the custom during Lent to give up some pleasure in which we have indulged, as a penance and a prayer. But do we really do penance? One boy may roam the halls with a look of sanctity and angelic mortification on his face. Another may outwardly resume his normal, cheerful life. In reality the model of a saint is probably not making much of a sacrifice, but he is well aware of the fact that his teachers and friends all know that he is doing something for Lent. On the other hand the boy that outwardly remains the same, is the most likely trying his best to please God. He may not be torturing himself, but he is doing some little virtuous act for Christ. Not that the former doesn't make some sacrifice, but what sacrifice he makes for God, he makes for the world at large. Let us think of Lent as a private retreat, such as Christ's, retreat in the Garden. The students of Bellarmine can perform many small acts of personal humility and inconvenience in the school. It might be a. good idea to make a personal tour of the halls to see if they are all as clean as we would like them to be. The tardy list would be non-existant if every boy made that little extra effort to get to school on time. Am I keeping all of the school rules-to the letter? If we aren't, let's try and do so, for the sake of Christ and his many sufferings for us When at last Lent is over, can each student of Bellarmine say,- I kept Lent as a good Catholic should. If he can, he has accumulated a great treasure in heaven. For where the treasure is, there is thy heart also. To To To To To To To To To To To T0 To admit error. be unselfish. face a sneer. be considerate. endure success. keep on trying. profit by mistakes. forgive and forget. think and then act. keep out of the rut. make the best of little. shoulder deserved blame. subdue an ugly temper. From the Aomto Foucty , ,ll I wish to extend my gratitude for having received the Lion and wish to thank you for your thoughtfulness. It is a pleasant feeling to read about the Alma Mater and what is taking place there. It is a great service you are doing for the boys in the serv- ices. --Pvt. R. Hermsen, '42 1 just recently received the Lion, forwarded to me from home. I have anxiously awaited it ever since school has re-opened. I am taking this op- portunity and acknowledging with sincere gratitude, my receipt of the paper. -John Manley, U.S.N. '41 Received the January edition and it was excellent. I especially like the editorial The Catholic Way of Be- ing a Soldier. It redlly hits the nail on the head. If only the fellows would take that article to heart and live by it, life in the Service would easier. I know for one thing realize how lucky I was to chance to attend Mass every at Bell or make that annual Here we have Mass every Friday so our Sunday has been chang- ed to Friday. be much I didn't have the morning retreat. Tell the fellows to get an abund- ance of Religion stored up in their hearts as that alone may bring them through many precarious situations. -AXC R. Hines, '43 Thank you sincerely for the copies of the Lion -certainly have changed in make-up since the days when I used to work on it back in 1934. A much nearer and more com- pact sheet. Lots of luck and keep those papers coming-sure keeps up morale! -- Lt. F. J. Forster, U.S.A. l ED lover's countenance and as i white as snow. iGUILD AND CLUBS-murder and 1 the third degree. QGULF-a game with which Jerry l Driscoll entertains himself at Fircrest. P. F. C.-a rank in the ROTC meaning Prayin' for Corporal. .SHOO-SHOO-BABY - little kid with a No. 18 shoe stamp. J .ERCK-a swell kid. ANCHOR-the emotion that is Q aroused when losing one's temp- l er. lCREW-the name of the senior who has sleepy go easy eyes and a penful of pigeons. iRoMAN Boys-students wander- ing through the halls-mostly Dutch Schultz, Jim Flannery. COKES-Robinson trying to per- suade Alvin Stowell to lend him money. lWHALE-the cry of a pleading Martineau tossed at a referee when La Verne is fouled. WAIT-what a woman will never reveal. PARADISE-those two cubes that have become a trademark for Jim Farrell. PIER-what Groucho Marx adver- tises over Blue Ribbon Town. INFUSE-People usually in pairs -3's a crowd. A coffee fiend's promise to his girl: I'll be your regular grind if you'll be my drip. Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 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. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates .............. Vince Beuzer, Jim Holt Sports Editor ........,,............. Jim MCGOHlh Associate ....,....................... ,... Ed. Gfliiy Feature ,,,,,,, , , .. Jim Henriot Circulation ,...... ,lack Erck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager ........ ,.,........ D on Pfeiffer Librarian . .................... H. Hellenkamp Exchange Editor .......... ............ P . Ivanovifh Reporters: Bob Breskovich, Louie Renner, Oliver Glassy, Tom Gilshannon, Dick Bannon, Dave Peterson, Tom Bichsel, Bill Cumins, Bert Goodman. Faculty Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS 1 ASSOCIATION PAGE TH-REE . T H E L I Q N A FEBRUARY, l944 Gilshannon Skate Title Holder Holder of the title, Men's Wash- ington State Novice Champion, which he won last monthin Se- attle, Tommy Gilshannon, senior here at Bellarmine, captured the novice men's title in Berkeley, Cali- fornia, Tommy and his expert skating p a r t n e r, Katherine McDonald, Coast Champ Tommy Gilshannon share the Washington Junior Pairs' crown which they won at the Ballard Ice Arena last January. They came in second in the Pacific Coast Ice Skating Championships. Tommy has been skating four years under the able supervision of Clarence Hislop of Seattle. Both Tommy and his partner will leave for the National Championships at Minneapolis Feb. 25-26. Good luck! Sophs Shine Playing a superb defensive game, the Bell-armine Sophs turned back the Lincoln Sophs, 16-12, February Sth. It was the second Abe set- back at the hands of the Bells who now have 7 wins in 11 starts. Though held to three points, Cap- tain Bill Kropf stood out by virtue of his brilliant checking, as he time and again batted down Lin- coln's passes. Assisting Kropf were Flannery, Greco and Harrington who completely stopped the op- ponent's offense by their alertness in intercepting the ball. Payne and Vlahovich did meritorious work under the basket. Harring- ton chalked up 5 points, the same number made by Snodgrass of the Abes. 1 lcon TEAM CLOSES QSUCCESSFUL SEASON 3 We have a team in this school ,that every-one can be justly proud. ilt is not the Varsity, Reserves, lor the Sophs, although all of these gteams are doing fine, but the Cubs. -They have an almost untarnished record of 13 wins and 2 losses, one to the Clover Park Sophs, 39-33, and the other to our own Sophs, 19-18. a l l l The scores of these fifteen games ,show that the Cubs have smooth teamwork, accurate shooting and 'superb coaching. Q Their record thus far is: Rough ,Riders 19, Cubs 36: Marymount 30, ,Cubs 573 Marymount 13, Cubs 405 ,st Leo's 8, cubs aa, visitation 28, ,Cubs 573 Rough Riders 16, Cubs lsr, Y.M.c.A. is, Cubs ao, soph Subs. 25, Cubs 473 Sophs 19, Cubs ,183 Boys, Club 8, Cubs 613 Visita- ltion 22, Cubs 375 Boys' Club 37, lCubs 683 Seattle Prep 18, Cubs 253 St. Leo's 7, ubs 523 Clover Park Sophs 39, Cubs 33. The next sched- uled game is with Prep at'Seattle ion the 18th. The Cubs also plan to play McCarver. The club is bolstered by Bill O'- Leary, Captain, Leroy Kretchmer, Jack Kelly, Jim Hermsen, Rufus Theriault, Jim Collins, Tom O'- Leary, Bob Caillier and Antone Mladineo. Frank Fontana man- ages the team. Fr. F. Harrington, S. J., the coach, has done a remarkable job in making such a fine team out of linexperienced freshmen. These boys will be the future players of Bellarmine. If they keep both feet ion the ground and practice hard, ithey show promises of being one of Bellarmine's greatest teams. Watch them closely! SOPHS DEFEAT PREP The Sophomores took their sec- ond straight game from Seattle Prep February 4th, 30-27, as Kropf and Haniger ganged up to accdunt for 22 points. Kropf dropped in 7 baskets while Haniger sunk 4 and was also prominent with his un- canny passes. Naish and Kane led the Prepsters with 6 points apiece. Attend the Game. Attend the Dance. ' Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night Lions to Beat hes Tomorro ight Tomorrow night the basketball game with the formidable Lincoln five will be played on our home court. Those who have witnessed the 'previous games can testify that they were anybody's games and that the Lynx were fortunate enough to come out on top. V gwhllffliefiiillr Jan. 18-Bells vs. Lynx, there. The opening of the city league basketball games saw Lincoln defeat the Bells, 37-33. lJan. 21-Sumner comes through i with usual dexterity. Bells 30 l Sumner 39. Jan. 25-As irrisistable forces meet 1 an immovable object in the sec- Q ond series game, Bells 28, Sta- i dium so. Jan. 28-The Irish must have F brought their four-leaf clover. Bells 31, O'Dea 38. Jan. 29-Bells vs. Fife-We cannon balled with 40, they returned our salute with 63. Don Paul cap- 5 ping individual honors with 29 points. , Feb. 1-Bells trounce perpetual rivals on their own maples- Bells 40, St. Martin's 29. lFeb. 4+Bells vs. Navy-Non league game. The sailors from' Recep- tion Center here in Tacoma are swamped, 56-40. Feb. s-Bells vs. 4Abes-The Lions lost a close game to Lincoln on their own maples. During the first half, Lincoln had the edge over the Bells, 22-10. The Bells reduce the score 18-22 before Lin- point. The Bells came back to from 22-10 to coln scored a fought gamely but were unable to overcome the Abes' lead. .The game ended 28-32 in favor of the i Abes. . 'Feb. 9-Bells vs. Sumner-Playing here the Lion cagers dropped a close count to the Sumner Spar- tans. The Lion five led all 1 Everyone agrees that they are Qriding high and are in the ideal iposition for a setback. Quoting ione of the high point'men of the iteam, La Verne Martineau, says, i Now, I'm not promising a victory ibut I am telling you that there will ibe no traditional last-minute blow I iup and that once we get that lead 1 tomorrow night, we're going to hold , it. So everybody come to the game ,and see Bellarmine play its best game. i Acting as an added attraction and as a solace to the losers the l hard hitting Lion's Club will epon- isor a dance directly afterwards in four gym. This is the first dance lor its kind attempted and it is ihoped that it will be a complete 4 success. i All who attend the game are in- i vited. 2 The 25c admission fee for the dance will be thrice repaid when l l the soothing notes of Harry James and Glen .Miller's orchestra are persuaded to step forth from their places in Music's Hall of fame. CQuote the Record.l through the first three periods only to be outscored 37-33 in the last few minutes of the game. FEB. 11-LIONSITIP 0'DEA Bellarmine and O Dea got even with each other in an exchange of games on the Seattle prep school's floor Friday night, Bellarmine taking the varsity tilt, 44-38, and O'Dea the reserve game, 41-21. In previous games, O Dea won the varsity tilt, but lost the scrub game. I i It seems that the halls still ho-ld some attraction for our many alumni. Here are a few of the many who have wandered back to their Alma Mater: Paul Griewe-Class of '41. Now in V-12 at Gonzaga U. Outstanding basketball playerg still enthused with the same old spark. l Jim Moriarty, also a V-12 at Gonzaga U. We remember him as yell duke. He is at present basketball manager for the winning Zag team. Ray Hammerschmidt, only four-year letterman accountable at Bellarmine, home on furlough from Chicago Institute of Technology, Engineering school to you. Scooter Gallwas-Class of '43, Outstanding football and baseball player and ROTC officer. Our i'Scooter now has wings in Uncle Sam's paratroopers at Fort Benning, Georgia. ' Jim Bichsel-Class of '42, Now deeply engrossed in radio study at Farragut, Idaho. Jim was an able football, basketball and baseball man and topped this off by being student body prexy. And lastly, a very recent withdrawal, with scholastic honors, we see Frank Taylor haunting the halls on Feb. 7, the day before he left for the Marines via San Diego and all points south. PAGE FOUR T H E LION FEBRUARY, 1944 Sodality Sponsors Functions The Junior and Senior Sodali- ties, acting in close co-operation, have added another laurel to their crown. The KEEN-O-Fun, the so- cial which was the first to have been sponsored by the Bellarmine's Sodality in recent years, was an overwhelming success. 'I'he Bell gym was packed with enthusiasts who flocked to greet the program. This included KEENO, prize games and a dance. Entertainment was welded into a well-rounded out evening of fun. The affair netted the Sodality dividends mounting to over a hundred dollars. Part of the proceeds will go toward buying pamphlets for our service men. A burst of applause is given to all who made this a complete suc- cess and especially to our neighbor- ing Catholic High Schools. On February' 2nd, Feast of our Lady's Purification, the Junior So- dality, composed of members from the Sophomore and Freshman classes, recited a Living Rosary in the school gymnasium. Gerry Driscoll, the Junior Prefect, gave a brief talk explaining the .mean- ing of the Feast. The student body then sang 'iOn This Day. Frank Still and Jim Burich played the hymn on the accordion, while Jim McGoffin was at the piano. Ted Mclntire explained the purpose of the Sodality and how active it has been here at Bellarmine. The Living Rosary followed. The pro- gram ended with the singing of the Sodality's hymn Mother Dear. Dean of Studies Visits Bellarmine On Jan. 27th, Bellarmine was honored with the customary visit of the Rev. John F. Dougherty, S. J., Dean of studies in the Oregon Province. Fr. Dougherty is sta- tioned in Portland, Oregon, and once a year visits each of the Jesuit Schools in the Province. Fr. Dougherty announced that he was very pleased with the stu- dents of Bellarmine and told a re- porter of the Lion that he hoped to return soon for another visit. Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night Debaters Make Go-od Six members of the Debate Club accompanied by their moderator, Mr. O'Brien, traveled, last month, to Seattle to participate in a de- bate tournament at Seattle College. In the advanced division, 'James Henriot and Oliver Glassy were generally recognized as being amongst the outstanding debaters. Jack McDonough, Jim Christnacht and Stan Fairhurst received com- mendations for their speaking in l Are You a Doodler? l Are you a doodler? The term, although coined in recent years, describes a practice which must be as old as writing. Everyone loves to scribble in a preoccupied man- ner. Here in Bellarmine the cus- tom is particularly prevalent. Very often the results are quite interest- ing and humorous, as long as they are confined to sheets of paper, book covers, and blotters. How- ever, not all people appreciate the same types of art. Since many different people make use of the desks and chairs in the course of the fday, may we suggest that doodlers refrain from decorating Ethese desks and chairs? ' Remember, the best way to keep your name before the eyes'of fu- ture Lions is by performing worth- while deeds which will be remem- bered through the years, rather than by carving or drawing on the desks, where it is positively un- welcome. NEW SEMESTER NEW CLASSES Solid Geometry is now being I New Yell Duke E l Bobby Monaghan The gym was crammed 'with ex- citement and enthusiasm. Febru- ary 9th was the appointed day on gwhich a new yell leader would be elected. The five contestants istrode out one at a time, display- Ling their talents to the satisfaction of the student body. Then as the loud applauding and shrieking had died down, it was noticed that the majority of the popular vote was held by a freshman. Bobby Monaghan is the first freshman to have ever held the office of yell Duke at Bellarmine. Here is a boy with plenty of fire, spirit and character. A freshman with qualities as these and with the hustle Bob has deserves this job. We congratulate our new Yell Duke. gines will supplement the class- room lectures. As part of a new curriculum in the studies is a class in Journalism taught by Mr. Penna, S. J., Lion Adviser. Military Tests Cont'd fContinued From Page Oney designed to test the aptitude and general knowledge required for the program of college training and yall qualified students are urged to take the test. At the time of lPROM COMMITTEE MAKES PLANS One of the latest activity groups itaking shape at Bellarmine is the lJunior Prom Committee, of which iChuck Schuler is the newly elected ichairman. Assisting Schuler are lJim McGoffin, Bob Erickson, Don iMcGavick, Jim Comfort, Jim Hen- 'riot, Bill Sullivan and Louie Ren- ner. , Every basketb-all game the com- jmittee has a poolg the proceeds of xwhichgo into the Prom treasury. lin order to raise more money, lparties are being planned. Bob ,Wood is arranging for a swimming jparty for the boys to be held 'at 'the Y.M.c.A. on February 19th. Jim Holt is in charge of an ice skating party which will be held ,some time in March. ' The Junior Class of this year lare really planning a Prom that will be a bright memory for the departing seniors. l l Senior Class Elects Senior class elections were held Friday, February 4th, to fill the offices of president and vice presi- dent. The vacancies were caused by the departure of Jim Buchanan and Danny Stumpf into the armed services. The class officers are: president, Bill Cumminsg vice pres- ident, Jack Hustong secretary- treasurer, Bud Barnes and ser- geant at arms, Al Pessemier. the test each candidate will be given a choice of service prefer- ence, but taking the test does not oblige the candidate to enlist in - the service. Beat Lincoln Tomorrow Night --v---------Y--,:::::1 RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Make Most Treasured . Gifts The Kaufer Co., Inc. 756 Broadway MA. 2702 L::::::::::::::::::::: the lower division. Over 123 boys taught by Rev Fr Schultheis S J A- -A A A and irls from Catholic and Public - - ' T- ' .' ' F:::::fr::::fff::::1 E' ' ' ' ' ' ' A 'f'SFP3 3 , This class is certainly well received 0 . il Schools wok part- by many seniors who wish to at- Helen Davls QUALITY KNITTING INTRAMURALS W tam a mathematical background , School Sweaters ' ,I One Or tW0 more debates are for work in- the armed forces or 'I WOMEN S Our S ' I ' pecla fy 4, planned with Seattle Prep on the in later life as 3, civilian. ' SMART APPAREL MAin 6581 1' State QUGSUOH- After that, the A pre-induction course in inter- 917 Broadway 934 C0mmel'0e 1: Club will concentrate on intra- nal-Combustign engines is now be- L::::::::::::::::e:::: Egg:-,v,Y,-,v,v,v,v,v.v,vAvgvlv.,-.-. mural debates. The question for ing given by Mr, Chott, S, J., the first discussion is Resolved: Aeronautical Instructor, that Spokane and not Tacoma The new course studies engine . , B should receive the franchise in the theory, operation and maintenance PCSSCHIIGPS ootery Pacific Coast League- Jerry Dris- with special stress on aircraft 1 A coll and Stan Fairhurst are already power plants. 91 5 Broadway I 342 P3C'I'C preparing for the negative. Demonstration and work on en- I - 'il ai, in Q W January, 1944 , voi. zo, No. 4 f' as tllllllllllli 0 . MTI' ' x , , BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON Good Luck! Hi, Sailor! Qs, l I .XI Jim Buchanan Joe Corbett Induction Calls Bellarmine bids farewell with the close o-f the first semester to eleven seniors who will complete their high school course on Janu- ary 25, 1944. It will be the first time in the history of our school that seniors will graduate in mid- year. The present war and the draft of 18 year olds is responsible for this precedence. Immediately upon graduation they will enter the Eleven Seniors armed services. The entrance of these boys in the armed service is typical of the high patriotism shown by Bellarmine graduates, of whom 697, are serving our country at the present time. The graduates are: Robert Bott, James Buchanan, Harlan Danforth, Arthur Glueck, Daniel Harkins, Douglas Johnson, Richard McLaughlin, Lloyd Reed, George Strobel and Frank Taylor. McLaughlin's picture is missing. Qhe Catholic GWay of Zeing ct Soldier To those students of Bellarmine who are about to leave to join the armed forces may we give this message. You are going to become soldiers, good soldiers. But whether you have realized it or not you have always been soldiers. Perhaps not in a kahki or blue uniform, but you have been soldiers-soldiers of Christ. From the day of your baptism until the day you die you will always be soldiers and comrades of our Lord, Jesus Christ. iBeing a. member of our armed forces is a privilege and an honor. As a famed hero of this war wrote to his infant son, Be a good Catholic and you will always be a good soldier. But being a good Catholic and a good soldier is not an easy task. The war brings together many types of people, good and bad, people of all creeds and morals. There are as many temptations in the service as there are in civil life, and many more are added. . There are no atheists in foxholesu is true, but there are atheists in the camps and colleges, some may even be teachers or officers. Most of them are clever and are glib talkers. Avoid these characters entirely, as you are not yet prepared to argue with them. Just re- member that men of the same caliber have been trying to overthrow the Church with the same old line for 2000 years, and have never succeeded and never will. On active duty it will not be as convenient to go to Mass and Confession as it is in school. But try all the harder to make Mass and Communion. Those in the service never know when they will next need Christ-and desperately. Always be a good example to your comrades, there may be some ridicule thrown at you, but if only one soldier is added to Christ's army, it will be worth while. Labor as afgood soldier of Jesus Christ. II Tim. 2:3. Lloyd Reed George Strobel Frank Taylor Danny Danforth J Art Glueck DanAHarkins ' Doug Johnson Y, . L take the cup, I'll take the Chau- PAGE Two 1' H E L 1 Q N JANUARY, 1944 Sodality Plans Party The Junior and Senior Sodalities have in the past month succeeded in accomplishing their goal of rais- ing 550.00 for religious pamphlets for the boys in the service. The money received has been sent to the Queen's Work who will in turn send to Camp Adair and Camp Carson 1000 pamphlets writ- ten by Fr. Lord, S. J., and other nationally known Catholic authors. For the first time in recent years the Bellarmine Sodality is to have a social entitled K E E' N - O - F U N. At 7:30 p. m., on Saturday, January 22, the Belarmine gym will be the scene of fun as well as a get together of the Catholic youth of Tacoma. The evening will commence with keen-o as well as other prize games and amuse- ments. Later the evening will be well rounded with entertainment which will include both school and outside talent. Refreshments will be served by Junior Sodalists to all present. The evening will be concluded with a dance. The coun- try's leading orchestras will be heard through the benefit of a juke I box. I Prefect Tom Bichsel has an- nounced that the committees will be headed by Senior Sodalists Bernard Loonam, Joe Corbett, Vince Beuzer, Dave Peterson, Tom Gilshannon, Frank Taylor, Bill Sullivan and Jim McGoffin. IIUAIIQIIQIIiIlDN IIEX1IUIIHli1AklhI IIKZIIE Hitler was inspecting the troops when he asked a soldier, What would be your last wish if a Rus- sian bomb fell near you? The soldier replied, I could wish that my beloved Fuehrer would be at my side. -Clover Park. Anent the New Erasers Thai: Have Appeared The eraser is one of the humblest and most unpre- tentious little tools in manis possession, whether it be the felt black-board eraser or the bit of rubber on the end of the lead pencil. The eraser makes no claims that it can write. But it has developed a reputation for erasing things, mistakes that the chalk and pencil make. Vilithout thc eraser, mistakes could hardly be corrected. ln the-school of life we all make mistakes, some of them minor while others are serious, some are erasable while others are indelible. But the chief point is this, our mistakes are open to public scrutiny, blame, or erasure. Most men are experts in blaming, and few there are who function well as erasers. Few are they who pause, in kindness to help the erring, to lessen the blot upon the life of some one. Says theproverb: One ounce of pre- vention is better than a pound of cureli' But when pre- ventionn didn't work, and the mistake VVAS made, it's best get your pound of cure and see if relief canit be brought to some aching heart. To forgive another is to function as an eraser. To help fellovvmen, in kindness, to right their mistakes, is to function as an eraser. Some things, of course, can only be erased by Godg but surprisingly many errors can be erased by you and me. E. H. he Forgotten romises- - Looking back to the last student body elections one recalls the vast variety of glowing promises that were made. The one outstanding promise raised by candidates was a bigger and better year for all. We know this has not been true during the past year. However, it is hoped and desired that this New Year will be Bigger and Better. Some of the reasons for this hopeful outlook are the new and all-important activities of the Lions' Club. There seems to be a revival of spirit on the part of the student body. Some of the basketball players commenting on the support given were amazed and pleased by the enthusiasm and spirit displayed by some of the students at the Auburn Game. The Bell squad is countnig and depending on the student' body for full co-operation, the same holds true for all school activities. BACK UP YOUR SCHOOLI!!! And then there was the stu- dent who thought that a Santa Bright boy in English 2: You. Dafy-lgnitions A PIED PIPER,-a drunk musician. PINCHIN'-what the state gives to old and aged people. VERSE-how you feel when the blackrobe gives homework. GRUESOME-meaning Jayko got taller. FORTUNES-a fat person fTruaxl with a number of' chins. ABODE-a craft with oats that navigates on a stream. PHASE-the part of Hickey's head where his nose and eyes are sit- uated. MANY-commonly known as mul- la, do, re, mi. LELNS-what some fool does when he gives money to Tommy Flood. STUDY-PERIOD-period of time set aside during school days to rest up for the next period. ABUSER-the name of the senior who -- Together The following are numerous things around the school that go together : Froehler ..... .. Flood ..... Holt ..... Ferry ..... Sophs ..... Barnes ...... ......... Ross . ............. Gilshannon Lions ............ McG1vern ..... ........ ..........Sleep ...Jug List .Uniform .......Haircut .............Hust1e Martineau .........Comb ......... Skates ...............Spats .New C0313 Huston .......... ,,,,,,,,,,,, S lgppy Chemistry ........ .. Lab ............... ,. ........Phew! The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 cents a year. Entered as second class tte F b. 14 1929 h E' Claus was something new in gram- mar. cerf' The Art of Debating Much interest has been manifested in debating in all the classes. Aside from offering a diversion from the regular routine of English Literature and Composition, debating forms admirable habits of alertness and activity for the mind. The students are taught the fundamentals and procedure of formal debating. The most important issues of the day are discussed. Debating is an art in itself, and requires proper training and coaching if it is to be truly fruitful. Perhaps the most important and appreciated result of debating is the development of poise. Most of us realize the value of this personal asset. It is fortunate that so fruitful a scholastic exercise has proved popular with the students. E , f i'i- I Seniors, Have You Had ' Yours? ma r, e , ,attepostonce at Tacoma, Wash., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates .... . ......... Vince Beuzer, jim Holt Sports Editor ........................ jim McGoEin Associate .... ..........................,... E d. Graisy Feature ........... . .... ..... Jim Henrior Circulation ........ Jack Erck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager .... ........................ D on Pfeiffer Libr!-lriln . . ..............,..... H. Hellenkamp Exchange Editor ........... ........... P . Ivanovich Reporters: Bob Breskovich, John Comfort, Louie Renner, Oliver Glassy, Tom Gil- shannon, Dick Bannon, Dave Peterson and Tom Bichsel. Facility Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION PAGE THREE 1- H E L I Q N, JANUARY, 1944 . l Sophs Trounce Prepg Basketball Schedule 4 - J-A Nxxalf- - - - Jan. 18-Lincoln, there I Q 1 . Q .f 5- X-- airs X' Collins High Point Man Jan. 21-Sumner, there 3 ' N X 'T , . . - D r, 5 The.d1m1nut1ve but flashy Bel- Jan. 25-Stadium, here ' - 5 3 5 S larmine Sophomore five trounced Jan- 28-O'Dea, here X x Z -f Q f H 1 ' ' ' ' '1 ' F the Seattle Prep Sophs 44-33 in Jan. 29-Fife, there 0 ' fD' ' ! the preliminary at Seattle last Feb. 1-St. Martins, there l. a January 4. They made the initial Feb. 4-Oper! . . score and kept the lead through- Feb. 8-Lincoln, here by Jim McG0ffm out the game. Collins of Bellar- Fem. 11-O-'Dem there Lacking travel accommodations the Varsity-Reserve basketball mine and Wench of Prep shared Feb. 15-Stadium, here squad combined has been cut to 12 men. Those who survived the cut scoring honors, each credited with Feb- 13-T-irleelh, here were: Martineau, Hermsen, Beuzer, Farrell, Dean, Vlahovich, Robin- 14 points. Flannery and Hanley Feb. 22-Gig Harber. there son, Graisy, Keenan, Greco, Archboild and Manley. followed closely with 10 and 9 Feb. 25-Lincoln, there points respectively. Kropf's defen- Feb. 29-Stadium. there Dec. 14. We fought hard in our Dec. 27. We fought valiantly but simply couldn't make the last ones count. Fife 38, Bells 32. first practice game. Federal Way 14, Bells 39. Dec. 17. Hoop-Go-Round. We' played played Clover Park. Ac- tion from start to finish. Clover Park 25, Bells 27. Dec. 18. Tonight we went wild. Hermsen and Martineau scored 22 and 21 points respectfully. Gig Harbor 32, Bell 69. Dec. 26. Right Forward Jack Her- sen paced 29 points of our 43 against McNeil Islands 21. Dec. 29. Roy 33, Bells 51. Dec. 30. The end of the year. Boys tired. Prep 46, Bells 40. Jan. 4. A return match and a grand fight. We lost again Prep 42, Bells 33. Jan. 7. A guard helps a forward, a forward aids a forward, a center pots a shot, baskets, baskets ev- erywhere. Auburn 24, Bells 58. Jan. 10. St. Martin's vs. Bells, here. ioni' glad Moat! Wielding a persuasive piece of timber Mr. Kelley, S. J., strode before the jam.-packed assembly. Gazing at the bludgeon he ex- plained the need for some organ- ization to help maintain order. The following rules have shown the Lions' Club to be capable of insuring the order it endorsed by submitting the following rules as a reminder. 1. To patrol and keep order in the halls in between class periods, e. g., to stop all running, fighting, whistling, shouting or any other dis- 0I'Cl6 Y. 3. To patrol the lavatory in between classes in order to stop all smoking and to maintain cleanliness and'order therein. 3. To patrol the halls and grounds and lavatory during the lunch hour and maintain becoming order and cleanliness in all these places. 4. To maintain order at all assemblies. 5. To keep the gym floor clear of students using street shoes thereon. 6. To usher, take tickets and maintain order at all the public events wherein Bellarmine is represented. 7. Toxbe ready at all times to be of assistance to the Principal and Faculty in whatever capacity the same shall designate. N. B. The authority of the Lions Club is received from the Office and will be vigorously backed by the Office. Gunderson oRlclNAl. JEWELRY across from , Winthrop Hotel portunity to express our heart- iest thanks to Cadet Robert C. Hines of the class of '43 for his generous contribution to the Lion Fund. El EI 1' We would like to take this op- EI EI V Pessemiers' Bootery 915 Broadway 4 1342 Pacific sive work as an outstanding fea- ture of the fame. Harrington, Stowell, Flood, Bichsel, Mille, Smith, Gravelle and Freeman also saw action. Mr. W. O'Brien is the coachj Navy Reduces Requirements The Navy wishes to announce that scholastic requirements for admission to the Naval Aviation Cadet program have been dropped to include those in the upper two- thirds of their class instead of the upper half. Those who graduate in mid-year should act with extreme promptness as the mid-winter quota closes January 31st and con- siderable time prior to this is re- quired to process applications. Mar. 3-Open Room 1 Leads In Loyalty Points At the end of two school quar- ters vigorous competition between the various roll rooms, the stand- score is as follows: Rooms Points Percent 1 5880 151 2 4585 112 9 2140 111 5 2935 110 , 10 2965 90 4 1130 41 1 8 .1095 34 6 1340 27 The awarding of the loyalty cup and pennant will take place this June. The well known traditional holiday will be awarded to the , room with the highest point value. Football Letters Awarded Football letters were awarded last Tuesday at Bellar1nine's Big Bingo night. Mr. Kelley, S. J., Mr. Haniger, S. J., and Fr. Harrington, S. J., presented the letters to their respective teams in the presence of the Bellarmine students' parents and friends. Varsity letters were awarded to the following: La Verne Martineau, Capt., Jim McGoffin, Bud Barnes, Louie Renner, Frank Taylor, Tom Bichsel, Jerry Knelleken, Jack Hermsen, Eddie Archbold, Darrell Sanders, Walt Haniger, Jim Far- rell, Joe Ferry, Bernard Loonam, Pat Manley, Antone Mosich, Tom Payne, Chuck Schuler, Danny Stumpf and Don Schultz. Proper- ty managers' letters to: Torn Hand- ley and Pete Marinkovich. RESERVES Al Greco, Bill Bichsel, Doug Dyckman, Stan Fairhurst, Bob Gosselin, Frank Loonam, Jack O'Leary, Bill Pfeiffer, Dick Ban- non, Matt Cleary, John Comfort, Jack Davis, Gene Mack, Pat Shil- ley, Dan Teskey, Bob Wood. Jack O'Leary was elected Honorary Cap- tain for the season. Manager let- ters to Ken Galbraith and Gene Gallagher. CUBS V Bob Caillier, Jim Christnacht, Frank Cline, Jim Collins, Frank Fontana, Jim Hermsen, John Kelly, Le -Roy Kretchmer, Joe McAllister, Bob Monaghan, Bill O'Leary, Tom O'Leary, Don Patnode, Bob Robin- son, Frank Shappee, Doug Sulli- van, Rufus Theriault, Paul Tonan, Don D'Andrea and Joe Jurun. -o:::::::::::::::::::::' RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Make Most Treasured Gifts The Kaufer Co., Inc. 756 Broadway MA. 2702 L:::::::::::::::::::::- ra' - -----' f-----'--- - ia QUALITY KNITTING School Sweaters -Our Specialty MAin 6581 , 934 Commerce 1 my,.,.,.v...,.v.,...,,.,A,.,.,.,.-.- PAGE FOUR THE LION JANUARY, 1944 ROTC Promotions Announcedg Lt. Col. John W. Ramsey Visits Through the release of the ROTC office, the following promo- tions have been announced by Capt. Collins, P. M. S. :Sz T. T0 BE CADET MAJOR Cadet Frank H. Taylor, Battalion Commander. T0 BE CADET CAPTAIN Cadet Michael E. Jayko, Battalion Adjutant. Cadet John C. Huston, S-3. Cadet John F. Erck, Company A . Cadet David H. Peterson, Com- pany HB . Cadet Paul D. Johnson, Company ucv T0 BE CADET 1ST LIEUTENANT Cadet Daniel F. I-Iarkins, Company NAU' Cadet George W. Strobel, Com- pany HB... Cadet Bernard J. Loonam, Com- pany C . T0 BE CADET ZND LIEUTENANT Cadet Darrel M. Sanders, Company JA.,- Cadet Charles E. Toynbee, Com- pany uBn' Cadet Jack R. Collinsky, Company TO BE CADET 1ST SERGEANT Cadet Clemens W. Van Rooy, Company A . Cadet James E. Buchanan, Com- pany B . Cadet Eldon E. Barnes, Co C . Lt. Col. John W. Ramsey, Chief, ROTC Branch, Military Presonnel division, Fort Douglas, Utah, will pay an informal visit at Bellar- mine High School, Tuesday, Jan- uary 18th. MASK AND DAGGER EXPRESSES THANKS Belatedly, the Mask and Dagger Club express to all its sincere thanks for the cordial reception of its last play, What A Life. The enthusiasm with which the audi- ences received the performance was ample reward for the hours, days, and weeks spent by the boys in preparing the play. This fine spirit of interest is urg- ing the Club on to even greater ef- forts. A spring play is now being planned. The name, cast and date will be announced in the next issue of the Lion. Casting will begin soon after the opening of the new semester. All who are interested are asked to hand their names to Mr. Keating S. J. as soon as pos- sible. New Books Added To School Library A number of new books have been added to the library. Some of the Catholic titles are: To The End of the World, Not Built with Hands, Watch in the Night, all by Helen C. Whitey Rig for Church, Captain Wears a Cross, by Chap- lain Maguire, The Age of Reason, of Peace, by Sir Phillip Cross Gibbs: books of contemporary in- terest Helen are: Paris Underground, by Shiberg Battle is the Pay- off, by Ralph Ingersollg Life Out There, 'by Johnny Bartekg They Were Expendable, by W. L. White, Song of Berdadette,-by Franz Wer- fel, and 'I'he Robe, by Lloyd Doug- las. J 1 uHappy Holiday While the Seniors were planning their shopping before Christmas, the sophomore class of Room 1 was laying snares for the loyalty cup. After the holidays, at the be- ginning of the new year, the office discovered that the Sophomores of Room 1 had again won the Loyalty Cup. As this is the third successive time, a holiday is in the offing. Congratulations to the Sophomores of Room 1! Elocution Tryouts I January 21 Students will again be favored with different interpretations on life this coming February 13. Sob- bing, yelling and consoling antics will be displayed by the six prom- inent seniors chosen as finalists in the Senior Elocution contest. January 21, has been appointed as the day that the semi-finals will be held. So practice now on your mother, family, and teachers. The winners of the semi-finals will compete for the gold ring on Feb- ruary 13, in St. Leo's Auditorium. l New Glee Club t Organized Last week Mr. Thatcher, S. J., announced the formal organiza- tion of the Bellarmine Glee ciub. l At a recent meeting of the elec- tion of officers was held. Darell Sanders is presidentg Jack Erck, lvice president: Bernard Loonam, secretary-treasurerg and Al Farrar 'is sergeant at arms. 1 The club is composed of the fol- llowing members: Henry Hickey, 3Dave Peterson, Jack Erck, Jack Huston, Jim Holt, Bernard Loonam, Dick Kapereck, Tom Bichsel, Tom Gilshannon, Leo Gilman, Frank Hickey, Jim O'Brien, Bill Van Rooy, Darell Sanders, Bob Bres- Ikovich, Al Farrar, Bill Galbraith, 4 Bob Truax, Bert Goodman and Jim McGoffin. I 1 99 ujeepcade Enters Bells' Portals Tuesday, January 1, saw the first important assembly of the New Year. Its purpose was the presen- tation to Bellarmine of the official Treasury citation for the school's part in the recently completed triple threat Jeep campaign. Three of those phenomenal jeeps were on hand and aroused much interest on the part of the stu- dents. Mr. Arthur A. Cook, Promotional Director of the Pierce County War Savings Staff, made the presenta- tion to Jack Errck, Student Body President, and expressed his hope and confidence that the students would continue in their splendid efforts of bond and stamp buying. A note of humor was injected in the proceedings when the city paper photographer addressed our distinguished Battalion Com- mander Jack Huston as Sergeant while he Was moving the color guards into correct position. The Bellarmine Band which is rapidly growing in size and stature rounded out the splendid program with several selections that were warmly received by the entire stu- dent body. l The students are urged not to rest on their laurels already won but to continue in their splendid buying of Stamps and Bonds to keep that Minute Man flag flying. Calendar of Events January 18: Basketball, Bell vs. Lincoln, there. January 21:, Elocution tryouts. Basketball, Bell vs. Sumner, there. -January 22: Sodality Social. January 24, 25: Semester Exams. January 25: Basketball, Bell v. Stadium, here. January 28: T. C. Y. Basketball, Bell vs. O'Dea, here. lDebaters Take Trip To Meet Seattle Foes On December 18, the Debate Club made a creditable showing in the Seattle College Annual tour- nament reaching the finals and placing second among all the Cath. olic High Schools in Washington. In the preliminary debates, the negative team composed of Oliver Glassy and Jim Henriot met teams from Holy Rosary and Se- attle Prep, while the affirmative speakers Vince Beuzer and Jim Holt successfully contested Holy Angels High School. This same affirmative team lost a close de- cision in the final debate to Se- attle Prep, the 1943 Champions. The question was, Resolved: that the U. S. should join in recon- stituting the League of Nations. In the Oratory Contest, Vince Beuzer placed high amongst the finalists, while Glassy and Hen- riot showed ability in ex tempore speaking. On January 15, the Debate Club embarks for a second trip to Se- attle as guests of 'Seattle Prep. Mr. O'Brien, S. J., the moderator, will take eight debatersg Vince Beuzer, Bob Breskovich, Jim Hen- riot, Oliver Glassy, Jim Christ- natcht, Jack McDonogh, Bob Lude- man and Stan Fairhurst. The debaters will meet teams from 10 Catholic and public schools at this tournament. T. C. Y. Success The Tacoma Catholic Youth have slowly became a respected unit. In former years their failure was contributed to inactivity and no backing by the students. Re- cently due to the efforts of those appointed on T.C.Y. committees which include Bellarmine, Aquinas and St. Leols, the success of this social club has been insured. The K. G. Hall was loaned to the T.C.Y. and this organization wishes to express their gratitude. This clique of Catholic Schools is doing its -part to relieve juvenile delinquency and replacing them. with social events. The students ought to back this lively club by attending its functions. -----------------v---1 Helen Davis WOMEN'S SMART APPAREL 917 Broadway g::::::::::::::::::::: V 4 F Press Conference What a Li ei' Draws Plaudit December 12-13 The first semi-annual Puget'5' 4, The Winter play of the MASK Sound Catholic Press Conference and DAGGER CLUB, What a was held at Bellarmine on Novem- November, 1943 Life, is schedmed to rule the ber 1, 1943. From eight Catholic ! bcal-ds on December 12 and 13- High Schools in the Puget Sound Vol. 20, NO, 3 For the past month, the members area' sevefmtyseven students and of the cast have been working hard eight advisers attended. These to make this the best and the students were reprsentative of BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON funniest play in years- Bellarmine, Aquinas, and St. Leo's of Tacomag Seattle Prep, 0'Dea, Holy Angels and Holy Rosary of Seattleg St. Martin's at Lacey, and St. Mary's at Winlock. The conference was opened at 9:00 A. M. with Holy Mass in the Chapel, which was immediately followed by registration. A general assembly was then held in the Study Hall to welcome the partici- pants. Bernard Loonam, Lion Edi- tor, extended greetings and intro- duced Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J., chair- man of the conference. At the close of the assembly the Editorial, Business and Humor conferences were held. The next conferences discussed the News and Features, Art, and Sports ends of writing. 'Problems in these fields of reporting and possible remedies were considered. A delicious luncheon was served by some of the Freshmen of Room 5 in the school cafeteria at 1:00 P. M. Speakers for the occasion were Rev. Fr. H. Schultheis, S. J., Rector of Bellarmine, Fr. L. B. Fink, S. J., Principal, and Sister M. Eunice, O. S. F., principal of St. Leo's. The guest speaker 'at the after- noon assembly was Mr. E. W. Morton, S. J., Dean of the Edu- cation Department at Gonzaga University. His interesting and timely subject: Reading, The Nec- fContinued on Page 43 Have Leads BOB BRESKOVICH JIM HOLT ROTC PROMOTIONS - Hear ye, Hear ye! Through the courtesy of the office, the ROTC promotions have just' been released to the Lion. To those who have gained these new distinctions, we say congratulations. The ROTC has been for some years an outstanding feature in Bellarmine's curriculum. Well thought of by the students, and highly praised by the faculty, the ROTC has truly been a great asset to the school. The ROTC teaching basic Army training has been praised by the Alumni of Bellarmine who are now serving in the armed forces. Sev- eral times the Demonstration Platoon of the Corps has represented the school in the Daffodil Parade, Grid-Go-Round, and other festivi- ties, adding to the glory of Bellarmine. But why linger, here is the good news to head the list: Officers To Be Cadet lst Lieutenant 'To Be Cadet Captain Cadet Charles E. Toynbee, Bat- Cadet John C. Huston, Battalion talion Adjutant Commander QC-ontinued on Page 21 Jim Holt will play Henry Ald- rich, about whom the play centers, and with whom the audience will suffer as he stumbles from one high school scrape to another. Through the office of the Prin- cipal rush the characters of this Winsome comedy. The teachers, with their worries and cares, their plans and projects, will be acted by John Maddock, Bernie Loonam, Gene Mack and Dave Harrigan. Ruling this faculty is Bob Bresko- vich, the stately Principal, assisted by the young and defender-of-the- underdog, Dave Peterson. The too efficient registrar and secretary, curt and caustic, is Bill Van Rooy. A touch of local color is brought in by students Ted Mclntire, Don -Pfeiffer, Bill Galbraith, Don D'- Andrea and others. And Ed Wal- entiny plays the hard city dick. A paternal touch is added by Bud Greco and Pete Marinkovich. The director, Mr. Wm. A. Keat- ing, S. J., has announced that the proceeds of the play will be used to purchase new and much needed suits for th'e basketball team. He estimates that almost five hundred dollars will be necessary in order to outfit our team in a flashy bril- liant blue satin for the coming maple court season. This means that each class MUST sell fifty dollars worth of tickets. Admission is fifty cents plus tax. CLASS PRESIDENTS 1943-44 JIM BUCHANAN Lowe RENNER O JIM MCGOFPIN A TOM HANDLEY Catholic Parley Picture of some of the Advisers and Delegates. Left to right, first row: Sr. M. Eunice, Sr. M. Rosalinda, Sr. M. Laurentia, Sr. M. Roberta, Mr. S. D. Pemia, Chairman, Mr. E. W. Morton, , Guest Speaker, Sr. M. Virginia and Sr. M. Veronica. NUVIIEIMIIIBIBIKQ 25? It is hoped that in this year of terrible war and strife that Thanksgiving and that for which it really stands, will be returned to its rightful place in the heart of' every American. By that is meant that the habit of thanking God for what has been received will be revived over the supercilious, commercial meaning that has been attached to this holiday in recent years. We seem to forget just what the word Thanksgiving really means. Our people have been spared the unmerciful shattering of high explosives on their homes and churches. They have been spared the heart-rending sight of seeing their children starve before their eyes. Still the best clothed and the best fed nation on the earth, we, Americans, have great cause to thank Almighty God on this Thanksgiving Day. As our noble forefathers humbly raised their heads in a prayer of thanks, so let us do the same that God will continue to be abundant in spreading His grace and mercy on this home of ours, on this our country, America. UNSUNG HEROES AT BATAAN 'Alt was that last week we spent on Bataan. It was sleep- less nights filled with the horrors of hell. I had a buddy who was killed in that battle. I don't know but I guess it was something he said that keeps repeatin' itself. We were laying in a slit trench and he began to talk about home and just what we were fighting for. Then, it's funny I guess, but We began to talk about religion and the life beyond when he turned and after gazing at the dead soldiers lying on the field murmured something I'll never forget. He turned toward me and with an expression of deep seriousness sofetly said: 'You know Jim, a lot of fellows came into this Army cursing God and their faith. But since .wefue been here, with death staring a guy in the face, a person seems to- re- member the things he learned in Sunday School. THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN FOXHOLES, JIM.' The next day that forgotten soldier was killed when he and his squad stumbled into a machine-gun nest. Today people are all talking about a post-war peace. But they always forget the ONE those boys prayed to at Bataan. They forget what we are fighting for. IF THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN FOXHOLES WHY SHOULD THERE BE ATHEISTS AT THE PEACE TABLE? 1IlZA.l'QlIQlIl1IDN IIEXIZIIHIAN IIZIE FOOD FOR. THOUGHT A danca, a data Perchansa out lata: A classa, a quizza, No passag Gee Whizza! Aquilan ll is lk FRESH SENIOR Freshman fto seniorJ: Can I come, too? Senior: You'll never come to, unconscious. Rosarian Daffy-Ignition GUESS-A liquid that Bresko- vich's C card gets plenty of. PURGE-SCHULTZ sitting on top of a stool in a corner. BENIGN-A number that HAR- LAN D HIRE+A up and shoots for. confused teacher going up. CLAUSE-A' lion's fingernails. GROUSE -To get in trouble on Saturday nights. SOCCER-A tluckyb strike. TYPER,-the wardrobe of a small baby. DE'I'EST-the exam which prac- tically every senior took. MIST-what Hermsen does every time he shoots a basketball. GRIPE-an oval shape fruit with seeds in it. 0 DISTINCT - what this column does. Things We Like Mr. Kelley foiled in trial by jury, last period English-Hickey ac- ROTC Promotions tContinued From Page 13 Cadet John F. Erck, C. O., Com- pany A Cadet Frank H. Taylor, C. O., Company B Cadet David H. Peterson, C. O., Company C Cadet Michael E'. Jayko, S-3 To Be Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Cadet George W. Strobel, lst Plat., Company A Cadet Darrell M. Sanders, 1st Plat., Company B Cadet Paul D. Johnson, 1st Plat., Company HC Cadet Jack -R. Collinsky, 2nd Plat., Company Av Harkins, 2nd Cadet Daniel T. Plat., Company B Loonam, 2nd UC!! Cadet Bernard J . Plat., Company To Be Cadet lst Sergeant Cadet Clemens W. Van Rooy, Company A Cadet Eldon E. Barnes, Com- pany B Cadet Stephen J. O'Brien, Com- pany C quited!!! I ' ' The way Martineau broke his finger. The way the Sophs are always plugging! EXAMPLE-Bond Sales. :lf II' lk The way the students relish their tests!!! Having troubles? Hmmm. lk 41 II' The Way those C A red lines on exemption lists cut those seniors to the quick. Good average-four out of five. The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 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. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates .............. Vince Beuzer, Jim Holt Sports Editor ........................ jim McGofiin Associate ................................... Ed. Graisy Feature ............ Jack Huston, Jim Henriot Circulation ........ Jack Erck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager ............................ Don Pfeiffer Librarian .................................. John Paglia Exchange Editor .................... Jerry Driscoll Reporters: Bob Breskovich, Bill Van Rooy, John Comfort, Louie Renner, Oliver Glassy, Stan Fairhurst, Dick Bannon, Dave Peterson and Tom Bichsel. Facility Adviser S. D. PENNA, St J. Member of THE QUILL AND' SCROLL Member of the CATI IOL.IC, PRESS ASSOCIATION PAGE THREE THE LION NOVEMBER, 1943 LIONS TO MAUL PANTHERS Hoping to terminate the 1943 season with an even .500 percent- age, Coach John Kelley and his Lions embark today for Seattle to play their traditional rival, Seattle Prep. The oft beaten Panther team, with but a lone win and a tie on its 1943 escutcheon, is still potentially strong. A victory over Bellarmine will do much to sal- vage some glory from the ship- wreck of a disappointing season. Titanic Sherman, the state's fore- most tackle is the starch that stiffens the Prep defense. To slip by him, the Lions may resort to a wide running game, umbrellaed with an aerial attack, strategy which has proved effective in split- ting open other formidable de- fenses this season. In today's game 16 seniors make their final appearance for Bellar- mine on the gridiron: Barnes, Bichsel, Erck, Farrell, Felts, Herm- sen, Huston, Loonam, Manley, Martineau, O'Brien, Peterson, Reed, Sanders, Taylor and Van Rooy. None o-f these seniors have ever seen defeat at the hands of Prep gridsters. In 1941, the score was 12-12. Last year, Coach Mr, Toner piloted the Lions to a de- cisive 13-0 triumph. Lions Defeated In Toughest Game In a wet and muddy Stadium Bowl, the Bellarmine Lions were defeated by Stadium's Tigers, 13 to 0. The Bells were expected to resort to an aerial attack but be- cause of inclement weather, were grounded. The game was even, and some fp --------AAA--------- - I! H msLlclousA.R1'lcLEs ----v-v------f -vv----31 EE Make Most Treasured Gifts ,, I! 1: The Kaufer Co., Inc. :I II 756 Broadway MA. 2702 SI ll ll E- ---- --A A------ -A---- '!'think a bit to our advantage, tin the end of the first half, when Stadium scored their first touch- down. It was during this half that the Lions made two distinct threats. Undoubtedly, this was the Lions' best performance so far this seas- on. Gerry Knelleken again played outstanding ball, along with Bud Barnes, Jim McGoffin and La- Verne Martineau. Injuries took a telling toll on both teams. Martineau's passing was hindered by a broken finger, and Darrell Sander's eyesight im- paired by a blow on the head. O'DEA STUMBLES OVER LIONS In a hard fought tussle on Be1larmine's home field, a power- ful O'Dea team trounced the Lions 26 to 6. 'Conslderably outweighed but not outfought, the diminutive Lions halted an O'Dea march on their own three yard line, and held for three downs. In the closing minutes of the fourth period, Bel- larmine scored on a pass from Martineau to Herrnsen in the flat. Bill Courage stood out for the Irish while Gerry Knelleken was the key man in our defense. Walt Haniger suffered a con- cussion which has lost him to us for the remainder of the season. Men-Month Hard working, energetic, and bashful are the words best 'suited to describe this brown-haired Senior. Although he entered Bellarmine in his Junior year he has become one of the most popular boys at school. He is the President of the Senior Class, member of the Lion's Club and on the Student. Council. There is not much that he likes better than to listen to his favor- ite orchestra, Glen Miller's, es- pecially when he has a big plate of fried chicken in front of him. This fellow will graduate in Jan- uaryg after that the future is un- certain -for him, but Uncle Sam probably knows the answer. Jim says lie is going to try to join the Navy through the V-12 Program. Yes, our subject is Jimmy Bu- chanan. Jim McGoffin, a snappy bright boy who has been a leader since he came to school. Jim, better known as McGoof, belongs to the Lions' Club of which he is the sergeant at arms. He is also the Sports Editor of the Lion Staff, a member of the varsity football team, Class President of Room 9, and an active member of the So- dality. A real lion, keep growling. Lions' Club Sponsors Football Dance It's big. It's colossal. It's gi- gantic. Everybody's happy so shake out the blues and make with the feet. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, everyone is invited. You'l1 see some of the greatest names in history. There'll be Martineau, the Frenchman halfback who invented the pass. You'll wonder at Louie Renner as his broad shoulders rumble with rhythm. Get in the groove. Informal is the dress. We've got the best Knot band but? orchestra in the land. Hall Gil- lette's Merry Makers are the lucky lads. Dance to the tunes you'1l never forget even though people will say you're in love. November 27th is the appointed night so don't wait-get your date! Where? Bellarmine's gorgeously decorated gym. Money? A trifling item. Thanks In behalf of the four students of Bellarmine who were lost in the woods for several days, Louie Ren- ner Wishes to express thanks and gratitude. The four lost from Oct. 17 to 19 inclusive were: Paul Zele- nak, a senior, Louie Renner, a junior, Dick Renner, and Arnie Cramer, sophs. The prayers and fine cooperation of the Bellarmine student body was highly appreci- ated. El A EI EV-:::v-v-xv-:Y-v-v-v-v-Y-v-Y-it A P Q QUALITY KNITTING '-so 'ig ' School Sweaters I T Our Specialty ., 'U ,'!..'fv!Af QAYAYAYA-A-,',-,-,-.-,:v,',-,v,v,Y.' Whether or not the basketball players will wear the scintillating satin suits which will soon be displayed for your approval depends entirely on YOU! The cast of the coming play have worked hard to produce a comedy worthy of the name, and have generously of- fered to give the entire proceeds of the play to Athletics. Visualize, if you can, the fifteen flashy basketeers clouded and Plglllllllgglllggllllljnf musty in the hazy blue of yesteryear. 'I'hen contrast them with H . 0 what they will be when their morale takes a new soaring spiral as 4, Helen Davls they streak down the court, truly a-bolt from the blue. :Q WoMEN,s We need almost five hundred dollars for this new outfit. That 1: M means that each of you will have to dispose of four tickets. Two mu S ART APPAREL ,, for you and the g. f., and two for the fond mama and papa. Get 917 Broadway goin', Lions! mn ll ?4::::::::::::::::::::::d E ---A--AAAA --------- E JOHNSON'S ' 9 Pessemlers Bootery Candy Manufacturers 1109 So. Kay St. 915 Broadway 1342 Pacific Tel, MA,in 9526 Q ::::::::::::::oooocoo' Gunderson ORIGINAL JEWELRY across from Winthrop Hotel Distinguished Portraits SMITI-I, INC. 753 Broadway BR. I 627 PAGE FOUR THE LION . NOVEMBER, 1943 Airplane Engine Obtained The Aeronautics Class recently received a large radial aircraft engine. This power plant was at one time mounted in the wing of a bomber which was destroyed in a crash. The engine was damaged so as to have no further military value. When in perfect working condi- tion, this engine developed over 1200 horsepower. The cylinders are arranged about a central shaft, radiating outwards like the spokes of a wheel. The dry weight of the complete motor is over M ton. It is about eight feet in length and stands about four feet high. Most of the damage was caused by the shock of impact, which broke many parts and threw the entire en- gine out of adjustment. Fire de- stroyed the accessories, parts of the induction system and part of the magnesium alloy accessory housing' The engine was procured from the Army for purposes of instruc- tion. Following the completion of a metal stand to support it, Mr. R. Chott, S. J., Aeronautical In- structor, will use it for demonstra- tion purposes. BONDS Who-Bell Boys When-Month of October Where-at Bond Booth in Main Hall Cbuilt by Tom Handleyh How much-52,750 of War Bonds and Stamps Salesmen-Student Council amply fulfilled chore Time of Sales-During lunch hours Reward-The Room who bought most on percentage basis became automatic holder of the Loyalty Cup. If they make it 3 straight -a holiday in the offing. WHAT HAPPENS AT INDUCTION DEAR BUD: So you are coming in soon and help us win this war. I still remember how excited I was the few days before I had to go down to the induction station. There's no use to worry, Bud. Just make sure you report where they tell you to and be on timeg this man's Army doesn't go for anybody be- ing A.W.O.L.-Absent without Leave to you, Private Jones. You'1l get a free bus ride to and from the induction station and they give you a free lunch there. Besides, you stay there only the one day-so all you have to bring along is yourself. There's a pretty useful record your school can give you-the Educational Experience Summary Card. Be sure to bring it along. Q They'1l ask you a few questions for their records-Are you a member of any Reserve Corps? Do you have a criminal record? Were you ever dishonorably discharged from the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard? Just grin and bear itg it's the Army way, my lad. And, oh yes, you get fingerprlnted, for identification purposes. Then the offi- cer in charge gives you a pep talk on what lt's all about. After that, the doctors get hold of you-better wash behind your ears so -you won't be embarrassed. A healthy guy like you will likely pass the medical with flying colors-and the next thing you know you'll be standing in line with a bunch of other fellows, your right hand raised, and repeating the oath. That's the works, Bud-easy enough, eh? There are two important questions they're going to ask you: One is whether you want to join the Army, the Navy, the Marines, or the Coast Guard. I suppose you've got your branch of the service all. picked out. You have a 50-50 chance of being sent where you ask to go, depending, of course, upon where the officers who interview you think they can use you best. The other question that's important is Whether you wantto go into the -Enlisted Reserve Corps. If you say no, you will be sent right along to an Army reception center or a Navy training center, depend- ing upon which branch of the service you enter. If you say yes, you're entitled to 21 days inactive duty if you go to the Army or '7 days if you go to the Navy. You can use this period of inactive duty to go home, if you like. Well, got to get back to my squad. Let me know how you make out at the induction station. Don't forget, once you're sworn in you'll be representing the Jones family in the armed forces-but don't try to get into the movies at reduced prices until they give you your uniform. You're not really in the service until then. Give my love to the family-that's an order from a superior officer. At ease, now, Private Jones. TOM. Result-Seniors of Room 6 pur- chased most Bonds fFr. P. Con- way, Moderatorl, but Sopho- mores of Room 1 had better per- centage and thus becomes the coveted Cup holder fMr. Kelley, Moderatorb. Let's my that M. M. mag: BUY STAMPS AND BONDS AT THE BOOTH Press Conference fContinued from Page 15 essary Foundation for Good Writ- ers. A resume of the discussions in the various meetings was given and arrangements Were made for a business meeting to be held in January at which time plans will be formulated for a second con- ference to be held in the late Spring. The conference ,closed with Benediction. BELLARMINE presents WHAT A LIFE starring The Mask Cr Dagger Players December 12 Cr I3 Sl-. Leo's Auditorium Overture 8:15 P. M. Admission SOC plus tax DEBATERS BEGIN NEW SEASON On the twenty-seventh of Octo- ber the Debaters held their first meeting of the current season. The meetings are to be held at 7:30 each Wednesday evening at St. Leo's. The members this year in- clude Tom Bichsel, Jerry Driscoll, Robert Breskovich, Bernard Loon- am, Stan Fairhurst, Jim Donavon, Bob O'Larey', Ed Graisy, Jim Mc- Goffin, Henry I-Iellenkamp, Jim Henriot, Oliver Glassy and Joe Oswald. Plans will be made by Mr. Wm. O'Brien, S. J., the faculty adviser, for the coming season, for debates with other schools, and for com- peting tournaments. The topic for discussion is the question 'chosen as the National Subject of the year: Resolved, That the United States Should Join in Reconstituting the League of Na- tions. I-Iowever, it is planned to add variety and interest by oc- casional elocution contests and weekly debates on light topics. CLASS PRESID ENTS 1943-44 STAN FAIRHURST AL GRECO LARRY J AYKO A DON D'ANDREA I I Bell Student Body Officers g PRESIDENT , ,I ack Erck A VICE-PRESIDENT I Bernard Loonam SECRETARY- TREASURER l A Bill Van Rooy SERGEANT-AT-ARMS , .- --...,.v..-.1 g BEAT 95? october, 1943 in .. Q i O'DEA VO1. 20, No. 2 T s ,, I vq- BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, 'rAcoMA, WASHINGTON Bellarmine High Plays Host To Catholic Conference The Lion Staff announces that the first Puget Sound Catholic Press Conference will take place at Bellarmine High School on November 2. This will be the first Catholic Press Conference to be held in this region at Bellarm ine. This meeting is the outgrowth of the first Catholic Press gathering which took place at St. Leo's last year. '5' At a business meeting held at INTERNATIONAL FIRST HONORS AWARDED BY QUILL 81 SCROLL Little do most people realize the pains and troubles one encounters in the editing of a school paper. There are deep, despair-filled chasms lurcking everywhere. It is the staunch work and energy displayed by the staff of a paper which enables them to bridge these gaps and' accomplish their end. A school can have a paper in name or just a symbol walking as a dead figurehead. There is also the paper which effects the lives and circumstances surrounding the school. It can be the silent partners of your educational back- ground or it may prove to be the active stimulant which enlightens the school and proves to be a pas- time for its students. H Bellarmine High School has re- ceived the answer to that haunting question after receiving a congrat- ulatory letter from the Quill and Scroll.. It has proudly announced that the Lion has performed outstanding achievements in the literary world. Thus the Inter- national First Place Award has been bestowed upon the school paper. Truly the graduated staff mem- bers .of last year's Lion can be proud of the distinction which they helped the Lion'l to achieve. What better tribute can be made to these alumni than that presented by the International Quill and Scroll Association. WINTER PLAY ANNOUNCED During the last week tryouts for the Winter comedy, What a Life, have been held, and re- hearsals are scheduled-to begin on Monday, October 25. The date for production has not been set, but it will be early in December. Over fifty students tried for parts in this sparkling comedy, which is the original Henry Aldrich play of a few seasons past. This year, due to gas rationing and other causes, rehearsals Will be held in the afternoon. This means that many who would like-to par- ticipate have been unable to do so. However, there will be an- other opportunity when rehearsals begin for the Spring play. The play is being directed and produced by Mr. Keating, Moder- ator of the MASK 8: DAGGER Club. The first meeting of the year was held a week ago, and plans were made for the coming Pep Rallies preceeding games. In the future, these rallies will be con- ducted by the Mask and Dagger Club. ' - l .,. BUY STAMPS AND BONDS AT THE BOOTH Aquinas last week, the need for extending our field so as to include other schools was made evident. With that in mind, invitations have been extended to Seattle Prep, O'Dea, Forest Ridge, Holy Angels, Immaculate, Holy Rosary and Holy Names, Seattle: St. Mar- tin's from Lacey and St. Mary's Academy from Winlock were also included. Tacoma will be repre- sented by Aquinas, St. Leo's, Visi- tation Villa and Bellarmine. An interesting program for the day has been arranged. It Will open with Holy Mass, followed by registration, a general assembly, departmental meetings, luncheon, and in concluding the program in the afternoon a resume of the discussions in the various meet- ings will be made. Working in close co-operation with Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J., Lion Staff Adviser, Chairman of the Puget Sound Catholic Press Con- ference, are Sr. Virginia, O. P. of Aquinas and Sr. Rosalinda, O.S.F., of St. Leo's The entire staff sin- cerely hopes that this conference will be an overwhelming success. STUDENTS' ANNUAL RETREAT TO BEGIN THURSDAY, NOV. 2 FR. J. LOGAN, S. J. Bellarmine's annual retreat will take place from November Second to the Fifth. The retreat master this year will be Fr. Joseph Logan, S. J., now vice-rector of Mount St. Michael's, Spokane, Washing- ton. Fr. Logan. is well known at Bellarmine, having taught here one year. The student body re- members him as the former Arn- letic Director and Baseball Coach as well as an excellent teacher. It is the custom in all Jesuit Schools to set aside three days each year for meditation, petition and thanksgiving to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. ' PAGE 'rwo 1- H E LION OCTOBER, 1943 CATHOLIC EDUCATION Education is the biggest business in the United States. No business engages more people or expends more money. It is at the same time the most important profession because it trains the future citizens of our country. The school room is of far more value to our nation than the factories of the steel and automobile industries. And precisely because of its im- portance and its value, education should be clearly understood by the fathers and mothers of our students. I Education is the development of boys into manhood. This is a very general definition of education, and is common to every type ofischool and to every manner of education. Clearly, the definition must be more specific, more definite to enable fathers and mothers to understand the development the school is trying to accomplish. I The kind of education given to a child is determined entirely and eirclusively by the philosophy of life of those who educate the child. By a person's philosophy of life is meant his view in regard to the nature and purpose of man, of the state, and of the Church. The views of the educator on these important questions will determine with exactness his program of edu-cation. Pagan teachers will- give the students a godless education: Catholic teachers will give your child an education in which God is the center of all things. The entire program of education in any school system is influenced and determined by the views of life held by those who are in charge of instruction. The whole program of Catholic education is dominantly Catholic, essentially super- natural. lt must be, it has to be, because it is based on the Catholic philosophy of life. Catholic education is always mindful of the supernatural end of man: it places before the boy the things that he must believe-THE CREED, the things that he must do--THE COMMANDMENTS, and the means that will enable him to BELIEVE and to DO-PRAYER AND THE SACRA- MENTS. In a word, Catholic education if to be worthy of the name-is essentially bound up in God and in man's relation to Him. All Catholics agree in defining education as the physical, intellectual, and moral development of the man-and these three developments are listed in the ascending 'order of im- portance. Unless a boy be trained to be a good man, his education is not education in the true sense of the word: it is a failure. i,.... .. Why the School Paper A high school paper knits the school together. It encour- ages each activity and fosters pride in achievementg whether it be a failing Sodality, a. dying athletic team, or'the lack of school spirit, or the initial performance of any club, the right kind of student paper encourages, enlivens,'a.nd revivifies each school department. All these become alive in the school paper. The spirit of the school should be the spirit of the publication. It counsels the students by being a might help for the enforcement of school discipline. If there be a growing spirit of dishonesty or small matters of rowdyismg if certain teachers are the butt of student jokesg if the enforcement of rule has become a matter of jest-then the ,publication organ can do a great deal to bring about harmony and the enforcement of law. To those who are interested in journalism it gives straight start in correct writing, it teaches them to cultivate a nose for news, and it helps to improve the English of the entire class by furnishing motivation for composition, and by showing the necessity for clean, concise, truthful writing. Sodality Convenes October, dedicated to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, has been filled by Her Sodality with much spiritual activity. On the First Friday, the Mass, at the request of Prefect Tom Bichsel, was offered for those Bel- larmine Alumni who are now in the service. A living Rosary was recited on the following Tuesday by both the Senior and Junior Sodality. This inspiring ceremony was held in the gym, before the entire Student Body. Vice-Prefect Vince Beuzer opened the prayer with an expla- nation, and requested each Stu- dent to say at least five Rosaries during the month of October for the temporal and spiritual welfare of Bellarmine boys now defending om' coiuitry. The meeting on Tuesday, Octo- ber 12, discussed the merit system. Lion Joins C. S. P. A. In the early part of October Bellarmine's High School Paper, the Lion, joined the Catholic School Press Association. This association was founded in 19313 today it presents a united front of the largest part of the Catholic School 'Press of America. In the thirteen years of its exist- ence the Catholic School Press Association has sought to encour- age interest in the Catholic Press, to promote the Spirit of Catholi- cism in Catholic school publica- tion, and to study the function of the press to better use its great power in the service of the Church. In order to accomplish this the association carries out the follow- ing activities: bi-annual criticism of the publications in the associ- ationg publication of a quarterly magazine called the Catholic School Editorg conferring on all worthy publications the honor- ary title of All Catholic g award- ing of the Pin or Key to students who do outstanding work. Poem of the week: Recited by Jerry Knelleken during the Foster High football game: Hi diddle diddle, Here I come through the middle. V. Beuzer: Which is bigger, Mr. Bigger or Mr. Bigger's baby? J. Garitone: The baby is a little bigger. LIMELI GH T These Cards are bound to win. t Hm-m, very enlightening in- deed, mutters an interested teach- er as he silently tingles with the suspicious words.J Don't you know I'm a cinch to win from you. These Cards ,always repeat, only they get better every time. Well now, this is too much I'll have to look into this atrocious display of boldness. To think that they would dare gamble under our very noses. Cautiously the scho- lastic sidles slowly, silently, across the open space and slyly sides into a well-camouflaged po- sition behind the boys. The con- versation becomes heated and more and more perturbs the inner sanc- tum of this suspecting scholastic. Finally his temper gets the better of him. Mmph! what are you boys doing? shouts the scholastic as his voice trails off into a con- centrated glare. Don't tell me, I know. Hasn't it ever dawned up- on you men that gambling is most certainly not permitted on the Bellarmine premises. But, but, Father-we were-. Don't tell me, I'm on to your tricks. Gosh, Father they. were only trying to tell you that they were arguing about who was going to win the World Series. What did the raindrop say to the Kitty? How do you like the drizzle, Puss? What did the fawn say to the doe? Do you think it will reindeer? The Lion Published monthly during the school year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 cents a year. Enterede as second class matter, Feb. 14, 1929, at the post office at Tacoma, Wash., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates ............., Vince Beuzer, Jim Holt Spam Editor ,,,,,......,., La Verne Martineau Associates ........ Jim McGoHin, Ed. Graisy Feature ,,,,,,,,,,,, Jack Huston, jim Henriot Circulation ........ Jack Erck, Frank Taylor Ad Manager ,,,,,,,..,................. .Dan Pfeiffer Librarian ............. --.-.---------------- .l Ohn P28112 Exchange Editor .-.-.--------------- .ICUY Driscoll Reporters: Bob Breskovich, Bill Van Rooy, john Comfort, Louis Rcnner, Oliver Glassy, Stan Fairhurst, Dick Bannon and Dave Peterson. Faculty Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION 4 l 1 Left to right: Lloyd Reed, Jack Huston, Jim McGoffin, Chuck Schuler, Ed. Graisy, La Verne Martineau, Capt., Joe Ferry, Ed. Archbold, Joe Oswald, Tony Mosich. 2nd row: Tom Handley, Mgr., Frank' Ivanovich, Bill Van Rooy, Jim 0'Brien, Don Felts, Don Schultz, Tom Bichsel, Louie Renner, Jerry Knelleken, Danny Stumpf, Pete Marinkovich, Mgr. 3rd row: Mr. J. Kelley, Coach, Tom Payne, Dave Peterson, Bemard Loonam, Jack Erck, Frank Taylor, Walt Haniger, Darrel Sanders, Bud Barnes, Don Acheson, Mr. W. 0'Brien, Ass't Coach. Lions Meet F!JDTBi1l I Illilill 0'Dea Here , , f The Varslt On Oct. 1 the Lions helped the X The entire student body will A y , Lincoln Sophs to Christen then' U, J Cubs have an Ollportunity this after- Sept' 18' 1943-Day of Gnd'GO' new playing field' The game end' noon, to see on the Bell turf what appears to be one of the hardest games on the Lion's schedule. The O'Dea squad boasts victories over Kent, Bremerton and Seattle Prep and has but one defeat chalked against them, a 20-21 setback at the hands of Everett, thrice- crowned Cross-State Champions. Members of last year's squad, who recall the Irish's winning score with 30 seconds of play re- maining, will seek to avenge this defeat with a victory of their own. Coach Kelley has decided to stick with his regular lineup with either Farrel or McGoffin at center, Barnes and Renner at guards, Tay- lor and Bichsel at tackles with I-Iermsen and Knellecken, ends. Martineau, Haniger, Ferry and Archbold will round out the back- field. slffff--------A-sA-A-A-Mfa QUALITY KNITTING School Sweaters Our Specialty MAin 6581 934-4 Commerce E1-.--.-.-.-.-.-Y-Y-Y-Y-f.-.-.-.-.-J ORIGINAL JEWELRY across from Gunderson Winthrop Hotel Helen Davis WOMEN'S SMART APPAREL 917 Broadway L::::::::::::::::1:::: Round. We were chosen to play Stadium the first quarter. Didn't do so good. Stadium 6-0. 'I'hird quarter it was Clover Park. Lady Luck was on our side. No score but We won on yardage gained. Stadium came through to win the trophy by taking Lincoln in the fo1u'th quarter. Sept. 24, 1943-The team traveled to Seattle. The first real game was with Foster High School. It was our day. We' worked hard and earned a victory. When the gun sounded to end the fourth quarter it was Bells 20, Foster 0. Oct. 1, 1943-Lincoln game, Sta- dium bowl. Beautiful day for football. But our team didn't win today. We took it on the chin by the score of 21-0. Lin- coln celebrates. Oct. 8, 1943-First game of year on home afield. We met a strong Fife team. We won with plenty of hustle, fire and fight. Bells '7, Fife 0. Oct. 15, 1943-Today we met Clover Park on their field. The team played a determined Clover Park Squad. We dropped the game to a fine team. Clover Park 18, Bellarmine 9. Oct. 22, 1943-Bellarmine vs. O'- Dea, here. Reserves The Lion Reserves opened the 1943 football season with a 12-6 victory over the Stadium Sophs on Sept. 25th. The Lions made both of their touchdowns in the first half, but the Tigers came back strongly in the second half and scored. ed scoreless for neither team was able to cross the goal although the Lynx were in scoring position twice. In the first half they reached the five yard line, and to the fifteen in the second. On Sept. 30 the Stadium'Reserves played the Bells and defeated them 47-0. Regardless what the Stadium World says, it was the Bell's Sophs, not the Varsity Re- serves, who played the Stadium Reserves. On Oct. 11 the Lincoln Reserves defeated the Lions largely by means of superior power and num- ber. Although the Bells fought hard and gamely, the experience of the bigger team made the out- come of the game certain. So Proudly We Hail While enjoying one of our col- orful football games, we suggest that for a keener enjoyment, you keep your eye on our defensive lineg and especially on a No. 41. Invaribly you will see 41 crash through the line and break up the play, if he himself does not make the crushing tackle. This starting guard on our team is Louie Renner, a Junior. A quiet lad, with a disarming smile for everyone, and an overdose of in- testinal fortitude. Louie is a good student as Well as a remarkable football player. This combination gave him im- mediate entree to the Lions. To the boys at large, he seems bash- ful, but his friends have found him a regular fellow. If a big league scout by chance reads this article and doesn't take it to heart, he'll have plenty of trouble in the future speculating and wondering where all our star players came from. Will we? I'1l say not. Not with a cub roster of freshmen spark-plugs like this: Ed. Carreau, Jim Christnacht, Bob Clark, Frank Cline, Jim Collins, Don Cayne, Frank Fontana, Jim Freeman, Billy Galbraith, Jim Hermsen, Joe Jurin, Dick Kretch- mer, Bob Ludeman, Joe McAllister, Bob Monaghan, Bill O'Leary, Tom. O'Leary, John Paglia, A1 and Don Patnode, Don Pfeiffer, Bob Robin- son, Chestey Russel, Frank Shap p ee, Rufus Theriault, Paul Tonan and Doug Sullivan. These spirited frosh have won 3 and lost 1 for a pretty good aver- age so far this season. The score of their tussels: St. Leo 0, Bells 345 St. Patrick's 0, Bells 545 Jason Lee 13, Bells 02 Holy Rosary 7, Bells 45. Let's give a cheer for the fresh- men and hope that their loyalty and spirit will permeate the whole student body. Fr. Harringtori is the coach.. Distinguished Portraits SMITH, INC. 753 Broadway BR. I627 I 1 PAGE FOUR THE KNIGHTS GROW CLAWS The Knights of Bellarmine, who have been in a total blackout late- ly, have finally come to light. This club, comprised of twenty-five stu- dents chosen for their lively school spirit and academic achievements has, for the first time in many moons, decided to growl with ac- tivity. The members of this club are' endeavoring to fan a few sparks of life into this organiza- tion which has been engulfed in the Dark Ages for some time. In its attempt to aid the office and better the conditions of our school this club, under the guid- ance of Mr. Kelley, their Moder- ator, has voted to change the name of Knights to that of the Lions'. It is hoped that with this new name the members will assim- ilate some of that spirit for which the Lion is famous. The remaining members of last year's organization are as follows: Frank Taylor, La Verne Martineau, John Comfort, Vince Beuzer, Jim Henriot, Jack Erck, Bill Van Rooy, Bernard Loonam, Jim McG0ffin, Jim Holt, and Ed Graisy. Of these Frank Taylor was elected presi- dent of the new organization: La- Verne Martineau, vice-presidentg Vincent Beuzer, secretary-treasur- er: and Jim McGoffin, sergeant at arms. New members voted upon and sworn in at last Thursday's as- sembly are: Jim Buchanan, Bud Barnes, Darrel Sanders, John Garitone, Danny Stumpf, Jack Huston, Brooks Dean, Louie Ren- ner, Chuck Schuler, Bill Sullivan, Jerry Driscoll, Tom Payne, Alvin Stowell and Louis Pizzo. The Lions' Club is an honorary organization, membership in which is merited by scholastic standing and outstanding loyalty to the school. The purpose of the club is to further in every way possible the best interest of Bellarmine. In order to do this and to distinguish itself as a group the club has voted on the purchase of twenty-five new light blue sweaters with Lion heads fronting them. RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Make Most Treasured Gifts The Kaufer Co., Inc. 756 Broadway MA. 2702 Army-Navy Exams November 9 H The second ARMY-NAVY Col- lege Qualifying Test will be ad- ministered at 9:00 P. M. on Tues- day, November 9th, in Room 1 of the Bellarmine High School. The examination will begin promptly at nine o'c1ock. Candidates should arrive at the examination room between 8:45,and 8:55. Fr. H. Schultheis, S. J., will be the test supervisor. ' Those students who took the first test that was given on April 2 of this year are also eligible to take this one, if they so desire. Students must be between the ages of 17 and 21 inclusive, who are recent high school graduates or who will be graduated by March 1, 1944. Students must be in a good standing scholastlcally. The regular physical requirements are in effect, but the students are not required to pass a physical exami- nation until after the academic test. ' 7 GOLD STARS ADDED The Treasury Department has awarded Bellarmine seven new gold stars which are placed on the Treasury Department Citation on the Official Bulletin Board. These stars represent bonds and stamps purchased by the boys .during the summer. This brings .the number to 34 gold stars on this citation. Each gold star signifies the pur- chase of one jeep by the students. Bellarmine boys are proud of this record and are continuing to back the attack with war bonds. Seven Members Receive Rifle Letters The first official meeting of the Bellarmine's Rifle Club was held on Thursday, September 29th. At that time club officers were elect- ed for the coming year. These are: Michael Jayko, Presidentg Robert McCaffrey, Vice-President: Leon- ard Goralski, Secretary and George Eckroth and Robert May, Firing Sergeants. Mr. J. Thatcher, S. J, is the club moderator. At present there are over sixty members in the club. Rifle letters for the 1942-43 season were recently awarded to seven members. 'I'hose receiving letters were: George Eck- roth, Robert May, Leonard Goral- ski, John Toynbee, George Christ- nacht, Robert Gosselin and Doug- las Dyckman. L I Q N OCTOBER, 1943 E NEW TEACH l MR. J. HANIGER RS FR. J. DALGITY A School Paper Holds Poll Last Thursday Bellarmine High School participated in the October poll of the Institute of Student Opinion. The questions of the October poll were based on proposed pro- grams for the youth of, America in the post war era. The first question asked was whether the student did or did not favor com- pulsory service for a year by 17 to 21 year old boys as proposed in a bill to be presented to Congress. The vote was 182 against it, and 112 in favor of it. Another question asked the Stu- dents for their opinion on a. sug- gested civilian and military citi- zenship program for high school boys and girls would require a year's' service, taken over four summer vacation periods. On this question the majority of the stu- dents voted 191 against it and 105 for it. Old Glory Flies Agaln Hats Off! Not only to the new flag which we salute every morn- ing but to the Freshmen of Room. 5 as well. They are responsible for the stunning new flag which the Student Body salutes every STUDENT COUNCIL PLANS BOND DRIVE The Student Coimcil met in its first session of the year on Oct. 7 library. At this meeting eneral outline of activities for the coming year was discussed. chief topics considered were and stamp selling program will be instituted in a very time. Also the matter of school cleanliness was the subject of uc in th the 6 E The a bon whic short d h m h discussion. Those who make up the Council are: Mr. J. Kelley, S. J., Modera- Jack Erck, Bernard Loonam, Van Rooy and Darryl Sanders, who are the Student Body officers: the class presidents who are the follow' ' ' ' - tor 3 Bill ing. Jim Buchanan, Jim Mc Goffin, Louie Renner, Stan Fair- hurst, Tom Handley, Lawrence Jayko, Al Greco and Don D'- Andrea. replace the one, tattered and torn, being used. The resolution passed unanimously, and with- few days, the silken folds of a 'Old Glory received our pledge llegiance. Student Body thanks these now was in a. new of a The energetic Freshmen, and urges' the of the classes to follow in their rest footsteps. ---- --'-------AA--- --1 morning. , , 'l At their first class meeting of C JOZNSZN S the year, piloted by Al Greco, the an y anu acturers 0 boys voted for the resolution made 1109 So. Kay St. by 5's Vice-Prexy, Bill O'Leary To Tel. MAin 9526 purchase at once. a new flag to :::::::::::::::::::::3 l 91 5 Broadway Pessemiers' Bootery I342 Pacific BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL ' rid-Go-Round' Tomorrowg Pep Parade Tonight Clover Park, Lincoln, Stadium and Bellarmine to Participate p The Stadium tomorrow afternoon will witness the most colorful athletic event of the year, when the teams of Clover Park, Lincoln, Stadium and Bellarmine will run onto the field and start the first annual Grid-Go-Round. While not a great deal of time has been granted theteams for preparations all have worked hard and a fine contest may be expected. Commanding Ufficer CAPT. F. COLLINS H At the opening assembly of Bellarmine High School, the stu- dents greeted their new command- ing officer of the ROTC unit, Cap- tain Floyd Collins, United States Army. W For fifteen years he was enlist- ed personnel officer with the ROTC staff at the University of Washington. Captain Collins was born in To- ledo, Ohio, in 1896. On January 24, 1914, he enlisted in the army and was honorably discharged at Fort Lewis in 1920. Re-enlisting Dec. 22 ,1922 at Fort Lawton, Cap- tain Collins moved with the 4th Infantry in Oct. 1927 to Bismark, N. D. After serving there until Dec. 31, 1928, he was transferred to the ROTC staff at the Univer- ,O Tonight at 7:30 a spectacular Pep Parade will be staged by the four schcols that will participate in the game. Starting at the City Hall it will wind its way through the downtown streets going South on Pacific to 13th, up 13th to Broadway, up Broadway to Liberty Center where a mammoth pep rally will be held. Bands, cos- tumes, and signs will help make this one of the most extraordinary events ever held in the City of Tacoma. Bellarmine will head the parade followed by Lincoln, Clover Park, and Stadium. Saturday night a huge four school dance will take place be- ginning at 9:00 at the Fellowship Hall. This dance is being sponsored by T.Y.A.Q. and all are urged to come. El eu Service Men Attention The Lion this year is again sending free copies to our Alumni in the Service. Be- cause of their many changes the copies will be sent to their homes and in turn we are ask- ing the parents to send them on. It would be appreciated very much if the servicemen would send in letters acknowledging their receipt of the paper. EI El sity of Washington. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. March 14, 1941. His rank to Captain was soon obtained. 9755 September, 1943 Vol. 20, No. 1 BELLARMINE HIGH SCHOOL, TACOMA, WASHINGTON FACULTY, ROTC OFFICERS, STUDENTS GIVEN WELCOME At a recent assembly a rousing ovation was given all the' new members of the Faculty. Captain Collins, the commander of the ROTC unit was introduced. 'I' As the new teachers were pre- sented they each passed some comment on their impressions of Bellarmine. Some of these com- ments ran from It doesn't seem too bad, to I think I will like it here, ' to the ominous warning I know all the ropes around here, so you had better watch out. As far as the students were con- cerned new faces and many changes were the topics of much discussion. However, with the first formalities over all have settled down to make this the best year in the history of Bellarmine. New Vice-Principal FR. MECKES Father John Charles Meckes, Sf J., is Bellarmine's new vice-prin- cipal. For several years Fr. Meckes has been the vice-principal at Gonzaga High School, Spokane. He spent the summer in New Mexico studying Spanish. Be- sides the duties of vice-principal Father teaches Spanish and His- tory. STUDENTS ELECT YELL KING i8z DUKES With clenched teeth pouring out the battle-cries ,of Bellarmine Lions, a final analysis showed Huston looked and 'WEEE' more like a lion. Thus he will become King of the beasts and of the yell squad. He will be revived by his two cub assistant dukes, Hart and Van Rooy. 27 Gold Stars T Flag Won It is with genuine pride that the students of Bellarmine look at the Treasury Department citation on the Official Bulletin Board. On this citation are 27 gold stars each signifying the purchase of one jeepg also the fact is shown that over 9076 of the students are pur- chasing War Bonds and Stamps. Flying proudly beneath the stars and stripes is the T flag which Bellarmine has won. The school is proud of this accomplishment but certainly it will not rest on its laurels. All are urged to aid our nation in every way possible to speed the final victory. All must take active part in the third war loan which is now in progress by buying more Bonds and Stamps. Buy a Bond and back the attack. Support your team. Lt. Col. Johnson Transferred Keeping up with the many changes among the faculty the ROTC unit has experienced a shift of commanders. Lt. Col. Allan Johnson who was stationed here for two years, received orders to report to Compton Jr. College, Los Angeles. The Lt. Colonel did a splendid job with the Bellarmine Junior ROTC unit. Proof of this was in the unstinted praise which the in- specting officer had for the entire unit last spring. In losing the Lt. Colonel we lose a true friend of Bellarmine. We can wish him good luck and Godspeed. TWO FORMER GRADUATES ENTER JESUIT ORDER On August 14th, Fred Schlatter, Valedictorian and former editor of the Lion and Anthony De Felipps entered the Jesuit Novitiate in Sheridan, Oregon, to study for the Priesthood. They joined Ted Mar- chesini who had previously entered the Order last January. PAGE TWO THE LION SEPTEMBER, 1943 KEEP OUR SCHOOL CLEAN One of the most pressing problems facing the school this year is the lack of janitors and caretakers. This condition like so many others has been brought about by the war. The only way to solve that 'problem is for all of us to pitch in and help keep the school and grounds clean. We must remember that every Waste paper or lunch sack scattered carelessly about contributes to the general untidiness of the school. Let's all help by remembering where to put things. Keep our school clean! As we pride ourselves on our personal appearance let us also pride ourselves on the appearance of our school. Remember Cleanliness is next to Godliness . . . ALL THIS AND HEAVEN T00 This way men, a chance of a lifetime-no slr, we're not talking about a job at the local shipyards, we are offering you a chance at fate. Thus, like the slippery pied piper of old the fresh look of kindness that floundered but an instant on the faces of anxious scholastics lured hundreds of innocent look- ing children into an adventure which only a 4F senior could pre- dict. From 3 ft. 5 in. to 6 ft. 5 in. in heighth all newcombers whether hidden by a. coarse beard, or 13, innocent and unshaven, filed into the historic halls of Bellarmine. As the final student charged to- ward the main hall the steel doors clanged shut as the propelling echo of a stinging reality awoke with a thud. Laughing faces changed toward a whine of I want my mamma as a handsome Blackrobe fired a question of doubt into the blank mind of a freshman, suffering from a mo- mentary case of palsy. But as the din of a first day's battle broke the smoke-filled air the thought of being kidnapped for another 9 months to be filled with thrills and chills and a golden opportunity for ftutherlng old ac- quaintances with the kind maestro, the benevolent Fr. Fink. However, my dear friends, let's not despair, for, I've heard it said that Life Can Be Beautiful! What Our Alumni Are Doing Al Galwas is getting lots of thrills and spills in the Paratroops. Phil Brown still Wondering if it is all true. He is stationed at Notre Dame in the V 12 Program. Al Fairhurst in the Air Corps acquiring a southern accent or drawl deep inthe heart of Texas. Doc Donohue giving shots by the hundreds to the naval recruits nearby. J. Collins seeing zeros in his gun- 'E' Senior's Plight Proves Senior's Flight I was casually strolling by the office one afternoon with a taunt- ing spitwad close behind when I heard a blind plea by an emotion- al senior. Please, dear Father, twith tears filled with forgivenessl I beg of you don't send me back. I'll be good-I'll do anything--I'll pay attention everyday - I'll never smoke-I'll be attentive, anything, but don't send me back to Room 6. My conscience can't take it. It'll haunt and torture me day and night. My freshman year I played in Room, 6. Day after day I plodded up the dreary steps, praying to God that my next three years would be shortened so that I too could enjoy the radiant sun- shine that tore its way through the heart of Rooms 1 and 2. Now, after 5 years of hard la- have gone for listen to me I need the sun- is poor Ccough, are weary-I'm expecting the is nearby. Be bor, my efforts naught. Father, beseech you. I shine, my health cough?-my legs 18 yrs. old and draft-my locker a friend in need and hasten my deliverance to the Rooms of my dream. fNoteJ. By the By, to whom it may concern! You will find the seniors in Room 6 again this year. sight. He is a tall gunner in a flying fort. Larry Rask with shoulders up and doing yeomen service for Uncle Sam's navy. Cliff Schlesz getting headaches as a clerk in the Navy. Bob Hines, plenty hot, attend- ing Ogden State College as an Air Cadet. Watch this column for further news. Who 93 Who The fellow with the black wavy hair, an innocent expression of knowledge, andthe thickly lined lenses that are used for accurate vision, is the fellow to beware. For practical use he is the Sher- lock Holmes that will threaten our unbroken line of smoking days which has reached a grand total of eight so far. If you Want to address him in a genial manner, the name is Fr. J. C. Meckes, S. J. Fr. F. .Harrington is another capable substitute. A fellow with the model shoulders and the new athletic director. Students ' will use him to their best advantage in English and Latin. A Gonzaga man and one who is apt to keep the world going round is the Priest with the title of Fr. J. Dalgity, S. J. Down, up, one, two, three, bend your knees, I ask you, please? That is the famous cry of our new Fr. Morin, who is enjoying physical fitness under the physi- cal education plan. The fellow who makes fourth- year Latin students despair, the man who pours homework on like a Morton Salt ad-announcing Mr. Wm. O'Brien, S. J. Next comes a smiling face that greets economists as they plan to beat the stock-market at the book- store. But under the capable su- pervision of Fr. Wm. Keating business is in full steam. I know the wiles of Bellarmine, since I once studied here myselfg I know all the tricks and thus, Be- ware! Oh, you poor Greek stu- dents-take it easy Mr. Hanlger, S. J. Gimme a hot dog -what's the humidity of a stratospherial den- sity coupled with the mass of a disintegrated volume? Mr. R. Chott, S. J., obliges both students as he is the professor of physics and an advocator of home eco- nomics in the cafeteria. His searching eyes are a hint of danger ahead. Next comes a figure swathed in an army uniform and bathed in military intelligences.-The name is Capt. Collins. No need to mention our other old teachers. They still have that fiery glint of revenge in their eye. So, come what may-I'd better be signing off. 'WITH THE ROTC Captain F. Collins, U.S.A., newly appointed Commander of Military Science and Tactics of Bellar- mine's ROTC unit, announces the names of the officers for the com- ing semester: John C. Huston, Battalion Com- mander Clemens W. Van Rooy, Battalion Adjutant Michael E. Jayko, Supply Officer John F. Erck, Company Com- mander of Co. A. Frank H. Taylor, Company Com- mander of Co. B. David H. Peterson, Company Com- mander of Co. C. John M. Rowley, First Platoon, Co. A. Charles E. Toynbee, First Platoon, Co. B. Paul D. Johnson, First Platoon, Co. C. Jack R. Collinsky, Second Platoon, Co. A. Daniel T. Harkins, Second Platoon, Co. B. ' Darrell M. Sanders, Second Pla- toon, Co. C. Activity Calendar Sept. 17 .... Philomathea Card Party Sept. 17 .... Grid-Go-Round Parade Sept. 18 ........ Grid-Go-Round Game Sept. 21 ........ Quill 8a Scroll Meeting Sept. 22 .................... Sodality Meeting 24 Sept. Oct. 1 ................ Lincoln at Stadium ............Foster High, there Oct. 8 ........ ................. A uburn, there O The Lwn Qniscnam. + Published monthly during the school' year by the students of Bellarmine High School, Tacoma, Wash. Subscription, 75 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. Editor BERNARD LOONAM Associates .............. Vince Beuzer, Jim Holt Sports Editor ............. La Verne Marrineau Associates ........ Jim McGoHin, Ed. Graisy Feature ........,... Jack Huston, Jim Hemiog Circulation ........ Jack Erclr, Frank Taylor Ad- Manager ......................... D. F. Pfeiffer Librarian ................................. John Paglia Exchange Editor ................... Jerry Driscoll Reporters: Bob Breslrovich, Bill Van Rooy, john Comfort, Louis Renner, Oliver Glassy, Stan Fairhurst, Dick Bannon and Dave Peterson. Faculty Adviser S. D. PENNA, S. J. Member of the QUILL AND SCROLL ley. SEPTEMBER, 1943 THE L I Q'N PAGE THREE FORMER COACH VISITS I ANDY SLATT About two years ago when Bel- larmine's morale had hit an unani- mous low, a young fellow, with a captivating smile and slow drawl, was chosen by school authorities to be the Coach for the coming year. His short replies to the questions blurted out by excited students were answered by a shy nod or by two or three words. A hidden dynamic force was revealed at the first assembly as he gazed into the eager eyes of yelling stu- dents. His first word proved de- cisive. Fellows on the Bellarmine grounds all liked him and his habits were ones to be modeled. Distinguished Portraits SMITH, INC. . 753 Broadway BR. 1627 i Tacoma's Only Exclusive MEN'S HAT SHOP Feaffiufing His first season at Bellarmine proved to be Bellarmine's best football year in some time and the school spirit he excited was one every senior can well remember. With his entry as head football coach at Bellarmine came his razzle dazzle style deployed in a T-formation. This coupled with his opening words at an assembly which began with a shy look, fol- lowed by an immediate STU- DENTSU made Bellarmine look upon this stranger as a welcome member. Then came war and with it went this popular coach who had en- graved his personality upon the doors of Bellarmine. Coach Andy Slatt became Pvt. Andy Slatt of the ,United States Marines. The South Pacific prov- ed to be the scene where he fought and saw his buddies die for the sake of something sacred. In the past week this Pvt. Andy Slatt was ordered home because of his' father's death. So Bellar- mine, through this circumstance, will once again be able to Wel- come the man whom one never for- gets and will always want to re- member. Varsity Players Working Hard With the oncoming Grid-Go-Round as their inspiration, forty- eight Bell gridsters who greeted Mr. J. Kelley, S. J., on the initial workout, have been working out daily in preparation for their im- portant opener. '5- The success of the team is een- Football Captain tered about eight retinning felt winners who saw action under Andy Slatt or our versatile Mr. Toner, S. J., and eleven reserves who have stepped to the higher bracket with their- former coach. Assisting Mr. Kelley is Mr. W. O'Brien, S. J., who has already proven his aptitude as a grid mentor. Mr. S. Penna, S. J., will assume his responsibilities as the squad's medical supervisor. Those composing the 43 squad LA VERNEI MARTINEAU are Capt. La Verne Martineau, Guns of the Rifle Club Bark Again With sixty-three new members Taylor, Barnes, Hermsen, Renner, Farrel, Ferry, Morris, Sanders, Erck, Reed, Stumpf, Bichsel, Peter- son, ,Murphy, Manley, Loonam, O'Brien, Van Rooy, Huston, Felts, Glueck, Collinsky, Knelleken, Os- wald, Wolfe, Haniger, Bagley, the Rifle Club has begun another ye of ar. After instruction on the use a gun and the art of shooting, the members have started for the Payne' carey' Schultz' Schiller' goal of Qualifications which are Hebert, Millie, Graisy, Archbold, Mosich and McGoffin. The tea.m's management will be under the capable direction of determined by their marksman- ship. Michael Jayko, winner of many rifle awards, is followed by . his brother and a large number Johnny Gantone and Tom Hand' who have or almost have complet- BFI I-BDIJIIDI with-i By LA VERNE MARTIN EAU Hats off to the War Athletic Council for their wonderful efforts in undertaking and backing the first annual Grid-Go-Round ever featured in Tacoma. The event has proved so successful in Spokane and Portland thatthe outcome of our initial attempt here is no longer in the doubtful stage. Tacoma is generous to its service men and every seat filled there tomorrow means an additional bit of athletic equipment for them to use. So be there tomorrow to cheer your team on and, also, to do your bit in supplying equipment where it is badly needed. Don't forget the big parade and pep rally tonight. Make a good showing for Bellarmine. It may be a little out of place to mention it here but there appears to be little ambition or success in the current Lion subscription drive. These funds are necessary to maintain this paper and if the drive is not somewhat successful a smaller paper will be the result. So just remember every subscription helps. ed their first qualifications. There will be bi-weekly matches in sent which the high scores will be to the Headquarters for schools engaging in National Com- petition. Mr. Thatcher is the mod- erator. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 18-Grid-Go-Round, Sta- dium Sept. 24-Foster High, there. 1-Lincoln at Stadium 8--Auburn, there 15-Clover Park, there 22-O'Dea, here Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 30-Stadium, at Stadium Nov. 5-Open Nov. 12-Open Nov.'17-Seattle Prep, there i 0. ROU RKE HATS E El ' A 'C 1? ................................. .gi , , QUALITY KNITTING E E l McG1nley's I school swam., Aland the Gnm-Go-noUND 5 ECONOMY nnuc co. 5 over Mamimgs 2 Oizggigally Buy Bonds and Stamps - E Prescription Specialists 5 i 11th and Commerce Q 934 Commerce : 1114 So. Kay BRdwy 4751 : 'f'::::t':11t':: ::3 ' c -'-'-e - '-'-eff-A-of' fl' ' Helen Davis Gunderson , , WQMENW5 ORIGINAL JEWELRY PCSSCHIIGPS Bootery SMART APPAREL across from , , y 917 Broadway Winthrop Hotel 9I5 Broadway I342 Pacific PAGE FOUR THE' LION SEPTEMBER, 1943 Club Moderators Announced I Again Bellarmine enters another school year and as we walk down the halls we notice the different faces to Whichwe will, in time, become accustomed. Among these new faces are many who will be the moderators of our various clubs and organizations. Heading our list is Mr. R. Chott, S. J., as head of the Bicycle Club. Mr. J. Haniger, S. J., will act as Sodality Moderator. Mr. J. Kelley, S. J., as head of the Knights: Mr. W. Keating, S. J., doing the honors as head of the Mask and Dagger, and ably assisted by Mr. W. O'- Brien, S. J. Among the familiar faces we have Mr. Penna, S. J., as head of our Honor Journalistic Society, the Quill and Scroll, and last but not least, We have the jovial Mr. J. Thatcher, S. J., as head of our now famous rifle team. P., E. Part of Bell War Program FR. MORIN Again Bellarmine presents a wartime program -of physical edu- cation that is planned to contri- bute to the physical fitness of high school pupils as a part of the total war effort. The content of the program, the selection of pu- pils for participation, and the methods of fitting the program into the total curriculum of a school are explained. Instruction and practice in gymnastics, com- batives, sports and games, and other vigorous activities adapted in intensity and duration to the individual needs of pupils are em- phasized. The choice of activities and methods of presentation are made in light of the needs of youth at the present time and the NEW TEACHERS MR. 6lBRIEN MR. CI-IOTT Lt. Col. Johnson Receives Loyalty Ring Lt. Col. Allan Johnson, U.S.A., Infantry, former in- structor of Military Tactics and Science of the ROTC at Bellarmine, now Commandanit of Compton Junior College writes: Yours of the 25th of August was a delightful one and the re- ceipt of the Loyalty Ring was one of the happiest moments of my life. Really, I feel that you have placed me in the highest esteem that you can bestow upon your own honor students. For one who was deprived of the benefits of a high school education I find words inadequate to express my grati- tude. May I simply say Thanks, to the Father Rector, yourself and everyone at Bellarmine who have so kindly considered me worthy to be the recipient of the highest award that the school has to offer. I only hope that I shall always be faithful to you good folk's who trust in me. I shall always cher- ish and wear it and I hope that it will always be a reminder to me of the fine Christian people with whom I was privileged to know and love. I can always look back on my days at Bellarmine as the most pleasant tour of duty in my 38 years of military service. If I have contributed in any small way to the splendid work of ,your noble Order I have been more than compensated, and I know that my successor will receive the same full measure of cooperation in his work that you so freely gave to me. In behalf of all at Bellarmine, we wish you the best of luck Lt. Col. Johnson. recommendations of the Army and Navy. Fr. G. Morin, Sf J., is the instructor assisted by Mr. Wm. O'Brien, S. J. THIRTY RESERVES TURN OUT Over thirty promising candi- dates responded to Mr. Haniger's call for reserve football material. The enthusiasm shown by the men was a source of deep satisfaction to the new coach. With all that young blood Mr. Haniger, S. J., should be able to mould a team that will be worth watching. Can- didates for the team are as fol- lows: Stan Fairhurst, Squeaky O'- Larey, Jack Hart, Paul Robinson, Ed Walentiny, Jack Davis, Dave Keffler, John Comfort, Gene Mack, Bob Wood, Bill Bichsel, Bob Moor- head, Patrick Shilley, John Buco- voz, Dick Broz, Ray Millie, Ed Carey, Bob May, Jim Flannigan, Bill Cline, John Toynbee, Ray- mond Sardent, Bill Schaffer, Joe Smith, Gene Keenan, Bob Gosse- lin, Doug Dyckman, George Christ- nacht, Don Verhalen, Bob Hom- mel, Dick Bannon, Frank Loonam, Mike McDonough, George Eck- roth and Wesley Frye. Get at Subscription for the Lion Sodality Meets A state-wide Sodality gathering will be held in Seattle during the days of the 23rd and 24th of Sep- tember. Bellarmine will be rep- resented by four members of the school Sodality. These represen- tatives are .to be chosen at the forthcoming meeting of the offi- cers of the Sodality. Philoinathea Has Anniversary Party On Sept. 17th, the Philomathea Club, an organization made up en- tirely ofthe mothers and friends of Bellarmine, is sponsoring its 22nd annual card party for the benefit of Bellarmine. Friends and supporters of Bellarmine will gath- er at St. Leo's at 8 o'clock. Guests may choose their own card game and other amusements will be fur- nished for non-card players. Under the supervision of Mrs. A. H. Jansen and Mrs. Frank Miele the hall will be decorated in military fashion. This setting is in honor of more than 400 former Bellarmine alumni now serving with the armed forces. All the friends of Bellarmine are cordially invited to be present. Athletic Director FR. HARRINGTON Fr. .F. Harrington, S. J., is at present lining up a busy football season for the Bells. Fr. Harring- ton just finished his tlieologate at Alma, Calif., having taught three years at Gonzaga High School, Spokane. Remember: Back the Attack Support Your Team Library News The student who leaves Bellar- mine without having learned how to make use of the library has neglected an essential part of his education. This was the opinion expressed by Mr. Haniger, S. J., new librarian at Bellarmine. In this' modern era a man who is not able to take advantage of the op- portunities offered by the state, county, city and school libraries is certainly poorly prepared to make the most of his life. .4 A'i La 15 91 4 .3 - -1,5 jim ..Jl3' UI ,H .X ni-H 44' xi '4 ,A , Q. ,, v f 4, 'jr' , 1 f J ' Q . ,LA 1' 'AL , 44. H 1 Hux- fp, .,w.,ff:.-gli, -.of ' . ,'Qm,5gf.1f,,:,',.- 1- -firms.-f k 22' -Lf-uw ,,,,. A M ' A ,Q . . I'