Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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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,

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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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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