Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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SEPTEM BER Varsity Set For Namers Tomorrow Watch our dust! . . . as varsity whips into action during practice. trosnider Becomes leacl Track Coach, lssistant On Grid kgain, a college has taken an- .er Benedictine coach. Dick pta. assistant football coach and ld track coach, moved to John :roll in August. Iis successor is Ab Strosnider, mer assistant grid and head ck coach at Cathedral Latin. one A-'assaults -'mth' lonsidered one of the ablest tball coaches and scouts in this B., Strosnider is working with d coach Joe Rufus and Joe redo in the gridiron program. er he will direct the track ac- ties. Frank Evans Wins In lr. Ulympics Just for a little exercise and the lack of anything better to do, Frank Evans entered the junior Olympics in Cleveland. Without training he captured a first place in the broad jump of 19 ft. 53,4 in. He also took a sec- ond place in the 100 yard dash and with the help of others a second place in the 880 yard relay. For these accomplishments he received three medals which he carries with him at all times and will promptly and proudly display at your slightest request. Eol Powell Named Bengal Captain With practice in full swing, members of the Bengal football team raised right tackle Ed Powell to the honorary rank of captain in a very close, secret ballot. The big 6'3 senior, who has already spent two consecutive years playing tackle for the var- sity is eagerly awaiting the offi- cial's whistle to prove that Holy Name and Latin can and will fall before the Bengals. Fr. Bernard rs New Athletic Director A new face is noticed in Bene- dictine's 'athletic department this year. Father Bernard has taken over the duties of Father Armand to whom a leave of absence has been granted. The new athletic director faces a revamped staff which includes Ab Strosnider as track coach and assistant grid mentor. Father Bernard was a member of Benedictine's first graduating class in 1931. He participated in varsity competition in high school and while in college he captained St. Procopius' baseball team in his senior year. Bengals Hope To Smash Jinx Perseverence will eventu- ally overcome is an old Chi- nese axiom. And so with great- er zeal than in any other season previous, the Bengals will attempt to break the jinx which has held them winless against their traditional open- ing game opponents, Holy Name, since the origin of their gridiron rivalry. Leading the victory hungry Bengal parade are six returning regulars, ends Ed Stakolich and R-ay Borovich, tackle and captain Ed Powell and backs Gil Verde- ber, Frank Evans and Ed Bclin. Reenforcing this first line of at- tack are a number of experienced lettermen featuring' guard Chuck Noll, halfback Jim Liberatore, center Ray Gembarski, and tackle Bill Shaker. Coach Joe Rufus, who is in his sophomore year as head football mentor, really wants this one and is making no bones about it. And when you are viewing the Ben- gals from the stands of Shaw Stadium on opening night, you'll be watching a group of well- trained, hard disciplined athletes who took all Coach Rufus and his aides could offer, and then some, and stuck it out till the end. Meanwhile, the camp of our opposition is brewing with in- tense activity in preparation for this game. By no means does Holy Name consider this game lightly. Ed Heglaw, new head coach at Holy Name and his as- sistants, Ed Moderick and Steve Polachek, are supervising a mini- mum of two, two-hour practice sessions a day. Varsity Grid Sked Sept. 18 Holy Name? Shaw Field Oct. l East Tech' W. Tech Field East J. Adams Field Oct. 9 16 Collinwoodl' Shaw Field 23 St. Ignatius' W. Tech Fld. Oct. Oct. Oct. 28 Central T. Edison Field Nov. 5 Latini' Stadium Nov. 12 Niles McKinley ' There Nov. 20 John Adams There YNight game.

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SEPTEMBER Join A Club, Bub! Father Matthew Receives Post as Band Moderator You KNow,eiLn., u Nr-:vexz fff LEARNEO A5 MUCH OR MADE C ff . 4 A fiddler according to Webster's dictionary is a violini S0 HANV FRIENDS AS I HAVE but Father Matthew fiddles with more things than violins IN THIS CLUB this year it's the school band. ' y The Pennsylvania-born violinist was appointed rnoderat is A , , , of the band by Abbot Theodore K0j1S, O.S.B. Q -X 7 'K W As director he replaces Father ' 1' 0 A Armand who organized the band 'G f X in 1942 and was its moderator since that time. Father Matthew - will work with Mr. Jack Hearns, g O Q 3 ' director, a position he has held t it, 1 since its start in Sept. 1942. i After graduating from Bene- Eta' I, 3 5 dictine in 1933, Father Matthew went to St. Procopius abbey, Lisle, Y Ill., where he earned his B. A. degree. He continued his training .r1f'A'f.:,', in music when he returned to ' ' I Cleveland and studied at the Hruby Z Conservatory of Music. . K On Feb. 28, 1942, he was or- dained to the priesthood. Poor Editors When a plumber makes a mistake, he charges you for it.. When a lawyer makes a mistake, it is just what he wanted, so he can try the case over again. When a carpenter makes a mistake, he boards it up and nails you with the bill. When a doctor makes a mistake, he buries it. When an undertaker makes a mistake, he digs it up. When a judge makes a mistake, it be- comes the law of the land. BUT--when an editor makes a mistake, they stop the paper, raise a rumpus throughout the town and shoot him at sunrise. 'k 'A' i' St. Andrew's ABBEY Summertime is vacation time for many, and this was no exception for some of the younger brothers in the monastery. Brother Benedict put aside his chef's cap and spent a week sleeping in Vermillion, O. Although needed in the high school, Broth- er A1 took a week off and visited his fam- ily in Ellsworth, Pa. The monastery por- ter, Brother Anthony, traveled to Bridge- port, Conn. to his sister's home and re- laxed there. Three of the abbey's clerics, Fr. William Matyas, Fr. Vincent Bina, and Fr. Eugene Liptak, left the first week in Sept. for St. John's abbey, Collegeville, Minn., where they will continue their studies. No matter how 1 3 bad our prose is 6 BENE -- DICTA By Bob Lamont Well we're all back to learn With no time to lose In our clean overalls And our old army shoes. But the first two answers We'd like to receive Are: What time do we eat And what time do we leave. Il' Ill Pk Three deaf ladies were traveling on top of an open fbus. Windy isn'-t it? said one. No it isn't Wednesday, it's Thursday, said the second. Yes, I'm thirsty too. Let's all get off and have something to drink, said the third. 'CHIVALRY . . . I rose and gave her my seat- I could not let her stand. She made me think of Mother, With that strap held in her hand. ik Pk :lf One of the students looking for work during the summer put an ad in the news- paper: BOY, HONEST, WILL TAKE ANY- THING. Ill Ill Il' A prominent college professor declares that contrary to scientific opinion, the in- terior of the earth isn't so hot. In our opinion the same goes for the exterior. be verse I'll end my column by mentioning ' freshman who signed his parents' name his registration as Mommy and Daddy Apostles Creed in Art Article One Beginning w this issue : c o n t i n u i throughout ryear the' iartic of the Apost Creed will be 1 u s t r a t e d symbols. The from which drawings a made is produced by the Sisters of Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn. 1. I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATH ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAV AND EARTH. God is the beginning and end of creation. The oldest symbol of God Father is the handg it represents Father as Creator. The circle sugge the unity of the Trinity Ctriangle.D In beginning of creation, God made li Csun, moon, stars.J

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SEPTEMBER Students, Faculty, Director See Prospect ot No Marching Band The mighty Casey has not struck out, but still there is a gloom over many of the students and teachers at Benedictine. Why, then, the sadness? It is rumored that the Bengals may not have a marching band at their football games. Yes, for the first time in its phenomonal five-year history, the Blue and White band faces a labor shortage, and there- fore may play at the games from the grandstand only, without marching. This drastic step may be taken to spare the band and school un- necessary humiliation. For that's what it would be if a school which only three years ago fielded a 80- piece band, now is reduced to some 30-odd piecesg and this only be- cause 38 loyal Bengals who have playing and marching ex- perience refuse to lend their tal- ent to the school and come out for the band. Why do these boys stay away? Let's look at the possible reasons. 1. They lack equipment. This is untrue! In the band room there are uniforms that can compare with the best in the city, and there are enough for 98 boys. And asfar as instruments go, the school has many unused, and will supply more if needed. 2. Playing in the band and prac- ticing marching is a waste of time. This may seem the case to the boy who doesn't take time to think. By working with the other members of the band he is learn- ing to work smoothly with other members of a society. He learns to take correction for his mis- takes like a man. When others are not too considerate, he devel- ops the practice of patience and self-control. By being there on time, he strengthens the habit of punctuality and dependability. And through his 'continual practice either of playing or marching, he DADS' CLUB by Willis lneman The Dads' Club picnic and draw- ing held Sunday, Aug. 22, at Bas- ta's Grove was successful in every respect. From the thousand-and-some mothers, dads, sons and friends attending the picnic, the following received awards: Anna Brodnik, 1105 E. 64 Street, ia portable Ra- dio, David Hubeny, 3447 E. 50th Street, a table lampg L. Petkovsek, 696 Assison Road, an electric iron. becomes more accurate and prec- ise in what he does. All these things will be of benefit in after- school life. 9 xx' , 1 Q y 2 WFLTSQ 3. He gets nothing for his work. Although this is rather selfish, it is not true. Band members re- ceive letters or certificates for the year's work. Outstanding musicians are awarded Sousa pins. And the Benedictine band is one of the few tif anyj bands in the Alumni News by The Grad The twenty-five or thirty golf- ers played in the associationts first tournament at Granttwood Country Club, Sunday, Sept. 12. Arrangements for the affair were nade by John Thur '39 and Charles Buynak '40. Refreshments served at the 19th hole kept the whole party in good spirits. Army life has attractions for some of the '48 graduates. Charles Hlabse enlisted in the Army, and left Cleveland Aug. 21 to receive medical training at Fort Dix, N. J. and Bill Homonnay departed for the Air Corps base in San An- tonio, Texas, Aug. 24. Carl Uhler '48, John Mihalko '48 and Steve Galiardi '48 have all left to begin studies for the priest- hood. Carl is at St. Gregory's in Cincinnati, and John and Steve are at St. Procopius, Lisle, Ill. It Support Is Lacking city that are given a banquet at the close of the year. 4. He is losing interest. This can only be granted. Every- one's interests are subject to change, and to work consistently and well in the band demands a high degree of interest. But very often this excuse is used to cover up laziness, for doing any job well demands much hard work, and the band is no exception. The student body would like the 38 former band members in ques- tion to reconsider their reasons for staying away. Instead of see- ing them standing out, it would like to see them standing in and marching with the others. School Improved For Our Benefit Something new has been add- ed! That is what the students are saying about the redecorated school. The classrooms are painted sand- stone. The cafeteria is a combina- tion -of peach blossom and just ordinary green. Before you know it, we will have lace curtains on the windows and Persian rugs on the floors. All the halls are sunlight yel- low, thus making it easier for the hall guards to catch jock- ers. Aqua is the color in the mechan- ical drawing room and the study hall, with the library turquoise and the stairways ia striking Nava- ho red. A new macadam, or just plain asphalt Cto the ignorantj, drive and parking lot have been added. The treasurer's office was re- decorated and made larger to hold the large amount of shekels which keep coming in. A new chemically treated ce- ment floor was put in the locker room showers to prevent athlete's foot. disease. The new movie curtains in the caf were purchased through The Bennet staff and Club 15 from the proceeds of the Farewell Dance. However the best addition was a new clock and bell system which enables us poor souls to get out of school on tirne. Two Monks Will Get Maier Qrder Tomorrow Advancing one step beyond n' nor orders, Frs. Fabian and Lul will receive their first major ordc the sub-diaconate, tomorrow mor ing, following their six-day r treat. Fr. Fabian, a former memb of St, Stephen's parish in Syr ruse, N. Y., attended Benedictii during the '40-'41 school year d ing post-graduate workg and th went to St. Benedict's colleg Atchison, Kan. In Jan. 1946 hc returned Cleveland and began his theo-log at St. Joseph Seminary. He to his solemn vows in the Benedf tine order Aug. 15, 1947, and 1 ceived minor orders Jan. 21, 194 This year he is teaching genei science in the high school. A Cleveland boy, Fr. Luke a fo1'mer resident of Our Lady Peace parish. He attended Ber dictine and was graduated in 191 A year later, he also went to Ka sas for his 'college work. He began his theological stud? at St. Procopius Seminary, Lis Ill., in Sept. '46, and is now atter ing St. Joseph Seminary. His solemn profession as a Bei dictine monk was made Aug. 1947 and five months later he 2 ceived minor orders. In the high school he teacl freshman algebra and is direct of the school paper. Faculty Ilttend Summer School It may be the campus life tl draws our professors to sumn school, or it could be their hi ger for higher knowledge. At 2 rate eight of the faculty me bers attended summer school. Attending Notre Dame Univ sity for eight weeks were Fath Edward, Philip, James, and R ert. Library Science occupied p of Fr. Luke's summer, and he c tinued graduate work in that fi at Rosary College, River For Ill. Mr. Frey did graduate w in education at Western Rese University.