Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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llI Sparring the varsity on to a Charity Game victory was one of the purposes of the Alumni association's 'l'hanks1.fiviny.f eve dance. Old grads from every class turned out. Above Cl. to r.J Al Stefanek, Corny Mahall. John Soltes, and Bill lialcik look on as Steve Yurick and Bill llurica compare ticket numbers. ln the upper right picture, several committee members and officers pose with Father Cyril, Alumni moderator. Standing Cl. to r.J are: Joe Horvath, Bill llurica. lid lialcik, Joe Kralovic, Alumni president, and Ed Cicon. Seated Cl. to r.D are: Joe Horvat,h's partner, Mrs. Edward Kalcik, Mrs. Joseph Kralovic, and Mrs. Edward Cicon. After the Charity Game, the Alumni association honored the con- quering Bengal heroes at a buffet supper in the school cafeteria. 'l'ypical of the happy crowd present is the shot at the right. Guest speakers on the program were headed by ,Kbbot Theodore and Mrs. Mary K. Sotak. Not only did fielding: a snappy marching' band mean hours of practice for each player. but it also meant last minute checkups at the game. llere drum major, 'l'om Dietrich, checks a musical score with Tom Jira Crightj and Ed Struby tleft.D Although the prospects for the band looked bleak in Septem- ber, the students with musical ability responded whole-heartcdly to the school's call, and brought the total membership to over 60 pieces. ln the annual band competition held during the Charity Game program, the faithful execution ot' Mr. Jack llearn's repeated demands for precision and ac- curacy made themselves evident as Benedictine scored 617 points to rank third in the city, only 12 points behind the leading: Holy Name. I I I I 'S- Smiles were in order when student photographer, Ken Kuczma, took this shot of the Footlights Club. The members had just successfully presented their first play of the year. Papa, Behavef' to one of the largest crowds to attend a student production in recent years. Grouped here with its moderators is the entire cast. Standing tl. to r.D are: Father George, director, Joe Durbin, Frank Giordano, Ken l'eshek. Anthony Zar- linga, Harry Brichacek, Tom Laczko, Art Gierloff, James Sejd, Norm l'erney, Bill Hodner, and Father Cyril, technical adviser. Seated tl. to r.D are: l'1ug.!ene Janczak, .lohn llruby, VVally VVily:us.

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QM... I I I I Early in the school year the Whirlo club started the school's social activities. .Xt Skateland Cleft picturel the wrestlers muscled their way to the front ot this picture. KL. to RJ they are: llick Tomaszewski, Stan Nowacki. Glenn Duffy, Leo Zeleznik, .lames Mackall, llan Petrich, Tony llelfranco, Eugene Ward. and Ray Raskey. Above four llenyrals get a lift from four pretty skaters. ?,, 4413 jr' lsKJl',K ra Q lladq Throughout the football season t'oach Rufus moaned about his tealn being: the underdogs, cried about the lack of material. and groaned when he thought of the toughness of his opponents. Above. the nationally known Fan Fare cartoonist, Walt llitzen, captures .loe in a tearful mood. lb llalloween is the time when all witches and ghosts roam about. l'he dads and lnothers came out to meet them at the Halloween card party. ln the upper picture Nlr. .lohn Nlcliee, Mr. Peter Newman, and Vlr. Nlike lioduar talk things over with an old witch. .Kn energetic :roup of counter-men wait to serve the guests in the lower cut. CI.. ,o RJ they are: Mr. .lohn Adams, Mr. Edward Toth, Mr. Edward llrennan, Mr. Victor t'orsi, and Mr. Michael llodner. H' ff Nt kv! Qs J. 5, , .4

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'lava Vriter Discovers Jus Secret: ffspai. rn.. spas., I P... vo.. . . . ff Exams, Weather Effect Profs May I have your autograph? The words startled me. My prof was actually asking me for y signature. I hadn't made a touchdown for weeks. In fact m not even on a team. Of course, I'm rather good in other lorts, like shooting spitballs mpleted one of the best shots of V career a scant few minutes fore this interruption. Sure, I answered after brief flection. The prof handed me a white card iich I gingerly signed and hand- back. Still Underdogsn ays Joe Rufus Joe Rufus, a conservative ember of a profession notor- us for its annual crop of inservatives, is still in charac- l'. We're the underdogs. he id in a special statement to e BENNET, but I feel we ive an even chance : Coach Rufus' statement may be lored somewhat by the fact that s undefeated Bengals suffered air last defeat at the hands of 2 team they will meet tonight. 'Our team learned a good lesson the Ignatius game, and I think zy've realized their mistakes. e boys expect to play their best me of the year tonight. for example, and I had just Thank you, he said. Now don't forget to report to jug. Jug! I was tricked. I wanted to see the principal, the mayor, Bill Veeck! Somebody had to straighten me out. Sitting in a rather stiff position after being straightened out, I looked into the jugmaster's eyes and thought: Jug isn't really so bad. Why with time off for good behavior, I can be out in one or two hours. During my visit, however, I dis- covered some valuable information which should be passed on in the interest of helping others to avoid jug. All statements are founded on actual examination of records. 1. More jugs are given on Thursdays than on any other day in the week. 2. More jugs are given in the morning than in the afternoon. 3. More jugs are given if the prof has learned that half his class has failed an easy exam. 4. More jugs are given in bad weather than in good. 5. More jugs are given for disturbing the peace of the class than for any other reason. . . . . That's what Father George, Footlights Club moderator, seems to be telling members of the cast of Papa, Behave, now in the third week of rehearsals. Pictured here are Harry Brichacek, Joe Durbin, Arthur Gierloff, James Sejd, Bill Bodnar, Norman Perney, Father George. Seated: Wally Wilgus and John Hruby. Wally Wilgus To Be 'Papa' Nov. Q1 As Footlights Club Stages Comedy Father George, director of dramatics, has announced that his Foot- lights Club will be ready to stage a one-night performance of i'I'apa, Behave, on Nov. 21, staring Wally Tuesday, November 9! Re- member that day! It is the feast of St. Theodore, patron of Abbot Theodore, president of Benedictine High School. Gierzalc's 'Curly' Makes BENNET Bow - - v BOX ARE WEQONNA WE SURE wILL,lF WATTA SENSE mu. l.AT1N Toofoj Curzuf. ,' . I Xsxjfisxiggx l W 'Q ', ' 06 j ,e I K - I 1 Vi 0 . r 'ffl 1 ' N 8 O A K' gn I X X fr I ry 'FWF I at J I J' X V I . . .! 1.7 ' els' -1 C N f' as s of He walks, talks, and acts just like the average nedictine student. Look for him. You'll find him the hallways, in classrooms, and at jug sessions. And if you look hard enough, you may even find rly in the pages of the BENNET! Surly, who is an interpretation of the actions of the average Benedictine student, will be drawn by Frank Gierzak. Frank is a sophomore here at Benedictine, and has been taught art lessons at the Cleveland Museum of Art for some time. The Curly comic strip will be a regular feature of the BENNET. Wilgus in the title role. The three- act comedy will be produced in the Benedictine auditorium. Curtain time is 8:15 p.m. The play revolves about the efforts of three Appleby sons to keep tabs on their fast-stepping father, Alexander Appleby. After an absence of several days, Papa Appleby turns up and jokingly announces that he was on his honeymoon. This is a blow to the sons, who have not had a woman around the house for some time. When Appleby has to pro- duce a wife he gets an old friend, Otto Chug, recently returned from Europe, to act as his wife.. Junior Prexy Names Planning Committee Starting the ball rolling Joe Ko- cab, junior class president, has anonunced his executive commit- tee. The committee will plan all activities for the juniors in the coming year. Committeeman are Don Bodnar, James Gresko, Don Petrash, Joe Jira, Bob Wallinak, Joe Wiber, Willis Ineman, and Don Noe.