Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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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

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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

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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