Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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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

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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.

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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,