Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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- '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

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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

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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