Bellarmine High School - Cage Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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PAGE Two I THE LION December, 1944 its l 2,1 flifislfi-ff .Q A,-We yjfif tie' 'xl' e - ' .1 -Q ,lj f'. 1 S ,--,fb ' ffq, 'All In ancient times the pagan pop- ulation of Germany worshiped trees and fountains. One particu- lar oak tree of giant size and of old age was dedicated to Thor, the god of thunder. This was the greatest pagan shrine in the whole country. Gossip was spread around that the missionary Boniface was going to cut down the oak tree on a determined day. On that appointed day a great crowd gathered around the sacred oak and watched Boniface swing the ax vigorously. The rustling sound of the falling oak was soon heard by the multitud'e. The mighty oak crashed to the ground and a young fir, symbol of everlasting life, sprang up in its place. Seeing this, St. Boniface related to the people that the day would come when every family should gather around a fir tree on Christmas to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. thy Paul Eckrothl The Fun of Christmas Christmas comes but once a year, It is a time for fun and cheer. The Christmas tree all gay and bright, Stands in the room on Christmas night, With presents here and presents there, And the children all kneeling in silent prayer. Their stockings are hung on the mantles this night, While far to the north a star shines bright. What's this I hear? A burst of noise,- It's Santa with his bag of toys. His reindeer leap upon the roof, And he's down the chimney with one quick poof! He puts the presents under the tree, For all the happy children to see. He climbs back up with greatest of ease And he's off with a flash up into the breeze. by Don Fenlon, Freshman Qtherlasting Christmas At Christmas the spirit of good fellowship, good will, and friendship fills the hearts' of most people. It is a gala season for young and old. Neighbor helps neighbor, enemies become friends, and petty grievances are laid aside by all under the influence of the Christmas spirit. But why must this spirit manifest itself during this season alone? Why cannot people live together in a spirit of good will through the year? I do not.mean to imply that everyone is constantly at war with his neighbor, but the peoples, races, and nations of this world seem all too ready to bury the hatchet, not in the ground, but in the back of a fellow man. This is not true of all people, but the majority of us must admit that we constantly are giving little digs to those who do not entirely agree with our viewpoint. Racial prejudice and class distinction enter in here. OE course there must be varied social planes, but some people get the idea that because they can sport better clothing, live in a better neighborhood, and drive a better automobile, they are superior to the common man. This notion is definitely false. Some have been more fortunate than others, but it is what a man is rather than what he wears that counts. I do not mean by this that all social problems of the world can be solved by merely adopting the spirit of brotherly love, but it would go a long way towards remedying many of them. Cby Henry Burkej . Christmas, 1944 When Christ was born, 1944 years ago, Peace and Se- curity reigned for one night in a disrupted country ruled by the power-mad Herod. For one night the angels and the shepherds rejoiced, for the Greatest of all was amongst them. But this for one night only. Christmas, 1944, finds the world in a bitter strife. The celebration of the birth of the Christ Child will again bring Peace on Earth, Good Will towards men. On this Holy Night, the worship and love of the Son of God will be shown throughout this world. Though locked in a bitter struggle. the nations will unite for the purpose of worshipping Almighty God in the form of a toddling infant, the Christ-Child. Yes, Christmas, 1944 will again bring, as it always has brought and will ever bring, Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man. By PAUL ROBINSON Sodalities Meet in Gymg Honor Pope Pius XII On Monday, December 4, a spir- itual meeting of both sodalities was held in the school gym. At this meeting the sodalities honored Pope Pius XII with Joseph Retal- lick as chairman. After the sodality hymn Mother Dear was sung, Patrick Shilley sketched the life of Pius XII,'re- calling the Pope's visit to the United States. He told the student body the obligations ,we all have as Catholics to be loyal to the Holy Father. After this the Litanies of the Blessed Mother were sung in Latin and another spiritual paper was read by Leroy Kretchmer on the Immaculate Conception. A Solemn Triduum is held each year in honor of the Pope. Mass was said each morning in the stu- dents' chapel: and the students made special visits to nie Blessed Sacrament to pray for our Holy Father. On December 8, the stu- dent body received Holy Com- munion for the Vicar of Christ. 'I'he Sodality is planning for its big social, January 19. Merry -Christmas and a. Happy New Year SENIOR SCENES ' Where are the Seniors going after the January graduation? This is a question often asked, but not often answered, for most of the boys have not the slightest idea where they are going,-after boot training. This is how they stand up to date. Ed Archbold, Gerry Horner, Gene Mack, John Maddock and Pat Shilley have all received their 'fgreetingsu from the President and will 'be inducted soon after graduation. Dick Broz and Paul Eckroth are going sailing with the Merchant Marine, while George Eckroth and Joe Woolery are go- ing to March to school in the A.S.T.P.R. Jim McGoffin and Bert Goodman are going to College and Bill Brady has his eyes set -on vo- cational school. Chuck Schuler is going to Seattle College for one term and then he is going to Santa Clara. Don ' McGavick is going to San Diego to school: yes, you've guessed it, the Marine Corps. Dave Harrigan is plan- ning to be an infantry man. Be- sides losing eighteen graduating seniors in January, Bellarmine is also losing Gene Keenan. Gene is leaving to join his parents who are moving back east. Gene played one year of reserve basketball,and one year of, varsity basketball. He is well-liked by all his classmates and we. are sorry to see him leave. .Bye, Gene! Buy Stamps and Bonds. Support the 6th War Loan Drive 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. JIM McGOFFIN Editor Associate .................................. Jim Henriot Sports Editor .................. - .......... Ed Graisy Associates..Henry Hellenlcamp, Bill Bichsel Features ..... Bert Goodman, Oliver Glassy Circulation .... Bob Wood, Chuck Schuler Ad Mgrs. Bill St. Martin, Bob Robison Librarian Exchange Reporters: Dick Bannon, Paul Hebert, E. Rudy Knabel, Pete lvanovich, .....:....,,...,,.....Henry Hellenkamp Editor ................. Bob Ludeman Gaines, Danny Crowley, ,Ice Zajac, John Com- fort, Geor e Bader R B lc Di k g , enry ur e, c Messo, Bob Erickson, Bill Dung and Dick Broz. Member of THE QUILL AND SCROLL Member of the CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

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Father Provincial 2 F A A in 7 V December, 1944 - 0 ' WIS A S7152 Harry a ' g ' g Vol. 21, No. 4 New M, C3 - Year Merry Chr 1Stm3S BELLARMINE HIGH sci-toon, TACOMA, WASHINGTON E Merry Christmas I- MC ' Presidenfs Greeting Christmas comes again to a warring world. Christ wishing and prom- ising His peace to men of good will who find- themselves at war--this would seem to be a contradiction. Rather it contains some of the deepest truths of christianity. For as Christ loved and prayed for those who raised their hand against Him, yes even for those who nailed Him to the cross, so too can the christian soldier love his enemy and pray that the man whose death he brings about on the Held of battle may share the same eternal treasures of heauerr which he himself is looking forward to, and which will be his if he has an effective good will toward God and toward his fellowmen. Christ's heart and the christian heart are too big that hate should find a place therein. To our alumni, to you who have made the supreme sacrifice, or are scattered to the four winds, or are carrying on on the home front: to the boys in school with us at the present time, to all our kind benefactors and friends, the Faculty of Bellarmine High School wishes the true peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ. God bless you all. REV. HENRY J. SCHULTHEIS, S. J. President of Bellarmine High School Junior Prom Committee Announces Date for Dance i140 Delegates Attend Third nnual Press Conference One hundred and forty Catholic high school students attended the third Annual Puget Sound Catholic Press Conference. This conference was held at Aquinas Academy this year and Sr. Mary Virginia, O. P., was chairman for the event. She was assisted by Sr. Mary Rosalinda, O.S.P., of St. Leo's high and Mr. S. D. Penna, S. J., of Bellarmine. W Holy Mass was offered by Rev. R. White, S. J., in the Aquinas Chapel at nine o'clock. This was Bellarmine's annual Junior Prom will be presented by the Juniors on February 3, in the school gym. This is the second Junior Prom to be held under full war- time conditions. Hal Gullette and his band will furnish the music. The dance will be informal. Since this is toqbe the sole dance to be held before Lent, it promises to be the biggest social event of the new year. Tickets are priced at 51.50, and dancing will be from 9 to 12. Gullette and his band have achieved quite a name for them- selves in local social circles and his name is not new to dance- goers. He is noted for his dance- able music, featuring sweet tunes with a new twist in arrangements. The band consists of ten pieces. Stan Fairhurst, co-chairman of the Prom Committee, maintains, this dance should be the best function of the new year and one that the Seniors and Juniors will long remember. 'I'he gym, the floor of which has recently been re- iContinued on Page 41 Visits School On December 10 to 14, the Very Reverend Leopold J. Robinson, S. J., visited the Bellarmine faculty. Fr. Robinson is the Provincial of the Oregon Proylnce, and Superior of 473 Jesuits iii- the Province. As Provincial of the Oregon Province he came to begin an acquaintance which will not end soon. At a special assembly held in his honor last Wednesday, he gained complete mastery over the entire student body by his adept knowledge of the sign language and by his deft wit. Fr. Robinson granted a holiday upon presentation of the request by the student body president Jim McGoffin. Debaters Enter Seattle' Tournament Bellarmine debaters have com- pleted plans to enter the Eighth followed by a general assembly with Sr. Virginia presiding. Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. J. Noonan said the opening prayerg Mrs. Harry P. Cain,- wife of Lt. Col. Harry P. Cain, leader in civic and youth activities, welcomed the delegates for the city of Tacoma. Mrs. James H. Egan, correspondent for the Northwest Progress, spoke on Journalism, Our Profession. Section meetings followed the assembly where the students were addressed by various instructors in student journalism. Invaluable in- formation was gained and the fruits of this conference will be evident in future editions of school papers. Mr. U. N. Hoffman, journalism ! instructor at Stadium High, author I of several journalism texts for fContinued on Page 42 The Lighted Star Ah, beautiful shone the light Annual Debate Tournament spon- above- sored again by Seattle College Its 'glistening the night which will be held December 15 love? and 16. The topic for discussion What caused Stal' to Shiifle SO bright this year is the national question: Resolved: that the legal voting age should be reduced to eighteen On this snowy Christmas night? , The Babe lies there, in a crib of years. Bellarmine will be repre- hay ' sented by Jim Henriot and Oliver ' . . h H , H Glassy, who will debate both af- Azgywlt ls eyes e Seems to gigigfwiozggmneiigvesixlesizgg Father 'tis I, I am hereg Thy Son, And not My Will, but Thine be hurst, negative: Pat Maloney and Bert Goodman, affirmative. Contests will also be held in ex- done. 1 0 Star, now I know Who You may temporaneous speaking and ora- be, tory- And Why You light up our Christ- The tournament will begin at mas tree: two o'clock, Friday afternoon with one round of debate, extemporan- eous speaking and oratory. Satur- day morning the second and third For there beneath it, I truly know Is Your Son, Whom to us You wish to show. A iContinued on Page 41 X By ED. WALENTINY

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December, 1944 T H E L I Q N If YJ PAGE THREE O l - T--Q g -M-.- i V1 Prominent Bell ix f , Football Letters Athlete Dies P I 6 ,, Awarded at Rally Pvt. Raymond B. Hammer- ' On December 7, before the entire h 'th, 'd 1 k f -- . student body, letters were award- zelglminewgfgi 553:11 ocilrxgiz . , BY EDWARD GRAISY ed to the Varsity, Sophomore and class of 1942, died of wounds re- ceived Nov. 6 in the Battle of the Philippines. PVT. RAYHAMMERSCHMITH Ray was one of Bellarmine's out- standing students. He also was the 10th Bellarmine student to have given his life in this world- wide conflict. He was salutatorlan of his class. He played varsity football during his second, third, and fourth years -and was captain in his final year. Ray was a member of the Knights' Club, an honorary so- ciety: also he was a four year let- terman on the baseball club and won a letter in basketball. He re- ceived the Loyalty Award as the outstanding' senior of his year. Basketball Schedule Dec. 19-Sumner there Dec. 22-Seattle Prep here Dec. 27-Yelm there Jan. 2-Gig Harbor there Jan. 5-Stadium here Jan. 9-Federal Way there Jan. 13-Eatonville here Jan. 16-Lincoln there Jan. 19-Fife here Jan. 23-Stadium there Jan. 26-O'Dea there Jan. 30-Seattle Prep there Feb. 2-Lincoln here Feb. 10-Lincoln there Feb. 13-Stadium here Feb. 20-Yelm here Feb. 27-Stadium there Mar. 2-Lincoln here Mar. 6-O'Dea here Mar 9-St. Martin's here Mar 14-State High School Basketball Tournament Those who have viewed the Bell Basketeers in their 'last few games, have noticed a marked improvement. At present the team cannot be classed as outstanding, but time is the best test. ' Only boys who are willing to learn and take advice cheerfully are enrolled on the roster. The fundamentals of pivoting, dribbling, ball-handling, and shoot- ing have been carefully stressed by Coach Healy. He has also pointed out the importance of team unity. The team's laudible playing in the Hoo-Go-Round was only a sample of what to expect in January and February. ft v.- W Congratulations to those who have won their coveted B in football. Those boys who were not lucky enough to receive such an honor should be praised for their never-die spirit. Nothing could be accomplished without these loyal students. It is these boys, who turn out unfailingly night after night, who are left behind on trips because of inadequate transportation, and who sit on the bench, wait- ing the coach's summons, deserve the applause and glory, for they are the real heros of Bellarmine. lTacoma Knights 4 p Sponsor Banquet 22- H i th f tbllte f . fig' A J, Belllillfxilibilf Seittleo Piep alilgsoe- Coacll Healy Makes Basketball Cut After two weeks of strenuous practice, Coach Healy reduced his hoop 'squad to ten. These boys have really earned their positions but are always subject to replace- ment by one of the reserves. It is a fairly tall team, but lacks ex- perience. Because of a new sys- tem, they are not expected to hit full stride till the middle of Janu- ary. ' Those who compose the team are: Seniors, Paul Robinson, Larry Trine and Ed Graisyg Jimiors, Bill Kropf, Tom Payne, George Vlaho- vich, Jim Flannery, Jack Harring- ton, Bill Pfeiffer, and Joe Smith. Bells Participate in 'Hoop-Go-Round Against a background of cheer- ing crowds and playing bands, Clover Park took 'all honors in the annual Hoop-Go-Round at the State Armory Friday, Dec. 8. Buckley played Fife, winning by a score of 8 to 79 Clover Park play- ed Bellarmine, winning by one point, 12 to 113 Stadium 14 versus Sumner 25 and Lincoln edging out Puyallup by one point, 9 to 8. A toss of a coin by respective 1Continued on Page 4l G Dea high schools, the Knights of Columbus held their 8th Annual Gridiron banquet, Dec. 4. After the banquet the awards were given to their worthy receivers. Seattle Prep deservingly received the James P. English Trophy for the best team of the year. A speech was given on the importance of high school football by Fr. E. Mc- Fadden, Diocesan Supt. of Schools, and another was delivered by May- or F. Devln of Seattle on the im- portance of football in building a better citizen. The Bellarmine in- spirational award was given to Ed Archbold. Inspirational Winner ED ARCHBOLD Cub football teams. Jim McGof- fin, representing the varsity team, presented to Coach Healy a pen and pencil set with the inscription Team of '44. Coach Healy awarded varsity letters to the following: Gene Mack, Dutch Schultz, Bill Pfeiffer, and Bill Brady, ends: Tom Payne, Frank Loonam, John Davis, Paul Eckroth, and Tony Gilman, tackles: Doug Dyckman, John Maddock, Chuck Schuler, Dick Renner, and Jack O'Leary, guardsg John Com- fort and Dick Bannon, centers-3 Jim McGoffin, Ed Archbold, Ed Graisy, Pat Shilley, Joe Oswald, Al Greco, Matt Cleary, Walt Hani- ger, and Bill Sullivan, backs: Pete Marinkovich and Ken Galbraith, Managers. Mr. Haniger, S. J., issued letters to his up and coming Sophomores, They are: Jim Milloy, Jim Herm- sen, Frank Fontana, Rufe Theri- ault, Don Patnode, Bill O'Leary, Leroy Kretchmer, Bob Robison, Ed Carreau, John Kelly, Paul Tonan, Joe Retalllck, Paul George, Jim Collins, Warren Noel, Dick Kalan- ich, and Frank Shappee. 'I'om 0'- Leary' and Bob Ludeman were managers. The small but ever-trying cubs received their letters from their coach, Mr. Bauer, S. J. They are: Chuck Kelly, Jim Ackley, Jim Simpson, Remon Parenteau, Jim McPhail, Keith .McGoffin, Roy Masterson, John Mitchell, Pat Comfort, Dick Rivers, Don Fenlon, Leo Truselo, Fred Frohmader, John Bachman, Bill Storie, Dale Shel- don, Bob Nugent, Howard Pesseln, and Dennis Neagle. A manager's letter was given to Ray Knelleken. Fife Swamps Bells In the first test of the season, the Bellarmine quintet bowed to the Fife Trojans 36-18. The Bells' inexperience was clearly in evi- dence in both the offensive and defensive phases of the contest. The game, played at Fife on Dec. 5, was the initial contest for the present campaign. The score at halftime was 19-7. Their fa- miliarity with the court enabled Fife to continue increasing their lead. Kropf and Messmer shared scoring honors with 9 tallies apiece.