Benedictine High School - Benedictine Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1964 volume:

B ENEDICTINE U HIGH SCHOOL Ct-Andrews l-) + ABBEY + a9°0 E, B L.V D 14 ■ 1964 BENEDICTINE ik. BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL CLEVELAND 4, OHIO VOLUME TWENTY-EIGHT Faculty Underclasses page 14 page 24 BENEDICTINE 1964 Seniors Activities page 58 page 86 Athletics page 110 The passage of time is the inevitable. The fraction of eternity which is our lifetime on earth has been delegated us by God for one purpose: to know, love and serve Him in this world and thereby merit everlasting glory in heaven. The four years at Benedictine are most formative and invaluable ones. 7 Steadfast devotion for 25 years Benedictine reached a milestone March 7 when the first of its alumnus-priests celebrated his twenty-fifth sacerdotal ordination anniversary. He is the Rev. Father Cyril Novotny, O.S.B. Born July 13, 1913 in Struthers, Ohio, Father Cyril graduated from Benedictine's first graduating class in 1931. He joined the faculty to teach physics as a seminarian in September 1936. He was ordained a priest March 7, 1939. Since then he has been adviser to the school yearbook, newspaper, drama club, photo society, physics-rodio club. Dads' and alumni associations and band. He has been moderator of 10 senior classes. With pleasure, the class of 1964 dedicates its annual to Father Cyril, commemorating his 25 years in the priesthood. REV. FATHER CYRIL NOVOTNY, O.S.B I. Rev, Aloyjiuj Jenco, O.Si.-feod)• er, 1936-1964; vorjify bowling cooch, 1951-1964, ordomed Feb. 17, 1940; died from injuries in on outomobile mijhop, Feb. 9. V Stephen Mocino—member, doss of 1965; porticipoted in freshman, junior varsity football; developed concer in spring, died in summer of 1963. Rev. Method Gronchie, O.S.5.— teacher, 1938-1962; school principal, 1946-1951; ordained Feb. 28, 1942, died offer one week's illness, Nov. 27. Edword Beskid- member, doss of 1964; ployed varsity foot boII, bos-ketball; was junior doss secretory; died Aug. 3 from injuries sustained in foil. 10 Many are called Rev. Frederick Bennett, C.S.C. these were chosen Three Benedictine graduates were ordained in 1964. They are: Rev. Frederick Bennett, C.S.C., Rev. Lawrence Louis, and Rev. Vincent Velas, O.S.B. Father Bennett is a 1946 graduate. Father Louis a 1954 alumnus and Father Velas a 1955 graduate. Father Velas is a member of Saint Andrew abbey, home of the priests and brothers who staff and administer the school and will join the Benedictine faculty for the 1964-65 scholastic year. 11 Rev. Vincent Velas, O.S.B. V THE MOST REVEREND EDWARD F. HOBAN, S.T.D., Ph D.. U.D. Archbishop-Bishop of Cleveland � % Administration 16 REV. LUKE YAEGER. O S B. Principal VERY REV DAVID VIZSOIYI. O.S.B VERY REV. JEROME KOVAl. O.S.B Aitittont pnoopol — divoplinorion Choploin REV DAMIAN BAIOGA, O.S B Treoiufer MRS. HEIEN SOVOl R gi� � ror 17 Time-tested devotion to Benedictine principles REV. DAMIAN BAIOGA, O S B REV CONAtD BAYDIK. O S B French lotin, English. Morol gutdorce MR. JOSEPH BOKAR World history MR AUGUST BOSSU English. Physicol education FlYING HIGH- Head basketball oo h Chuck Reynolds goes up to Hip in two points for the Benedictine foculty in its onnuol gome with the WHK radio one-ders. The disk jockeys won the Janoory 15 contest 95-8 despite coach Reynolds' gome-high 3 markers. MR SAMUEL CIOCCO MR. DENNIS CORRIGAN Chemistry. Musicol Health. Physical education appreciation REV JAMES FORGAC.OS.B MR. VINCENT FRANCIOll MR JOHN GRIllO Journolivm advisor Amcricon ond Contemporory English history, Civics REV FIORIAN HUDAC. O S B Germon, lolro REV RICHARD HUDAK.OSB lotin. World history REV CASIMIR IICHOWICZ, O S B. VERY REV. JEROME KOVAt. O S B Geometry. Morol guidonce Morol guidonce. Sociology MR FRANK MACUGA Advanced olgebro. Gonerol moth, Geometry MR JOHN MADER Bookkeeping. Business low. Economics. General business REV RONAID MAHNKE. O S 8 English. Moral goidonce REV ANTHONY MARKO, O S B Chemistry. Morol guidance 19 i I R£V. WILLIAM MAIYAS. OSB A jv0ixed olgebro. Morol gvdorx BROTHER ALFRED NASTICKY OSB Typ.ng REV. CYRIL NOVOTNY, OSB Algeb'o, Pbytkt REV GREGORY ORAVEC. OSB Engluh. Morol gu dorf MR JOHN PETRUS AdvOn d. G o«fol and Buvrcu moth. Tr.gonometry REV ANDREW PIER. O S B Mo'ol guidance. World hiirory REV THOMAS POBODNIK. O S B Economxt. Morol guidonce, World hittory MR CHARLES REYNOLDS Biology. Heolth, Phyntol du ot on MR JOSEPH RUFUS c w t. Phyt-col education REV. MARIAN SABO. O S B REV LAWRENCE SEVCIK. O S B REV OENIS SHEETS, O S B lo� in. Moral Guidonce Algebro. Geometry. Morol French. Morol guidonce. Sponiih guidance 20 of education characterizes REV. BERNARD SlIMAK. O S B MR KARl STRmEN REV. OAVIO VIZSOlVI. O.S.B. REV. ROBERT WIIKES. O S 8 Engl-sh Bookkeeping. Economics and lotin French ond lotin Moral guidance REV. EDWARD YATSKO. O S B Advonced ond Elementory olgebro During rhc 1963-64 scholastic year, chemistry instructor Father Anthony, O.S.B.. continued his post-graduate work of John Carroll University Since his ordination, the 1946 Benedictine graduote hos taught algebra, chemistry ond moral guidance. 21 — the faculty, lay and religious MR. EDMUND YEMEC General or.d Phytkol jcicnco REV. AUGUSTINE YURKO. O S B English REV RAPHAEL ZBIN, O S B Biology REV CLEMENT ZELEZNIK, O.S B. Morol guidance and Phyiici 22 Morol guidance and geometry teocher Eother Cournir, O S B . epende Im tpore lime a a ham rodio operator. Hit vet, K8QWX. hat a Globe chompion 300 tranvmitte' (275 watt input) and o Hollicroftcn SX-101 receiver. He hot contacted Ecuador, England. Broul, Brituh Honduras and Germany BROTHER ANTHONY FERTEIMES, os.e. Telephone � wiichboord operator BROTHER AMBROSE MATUIAK, O S 8. Footboll photogropher BROTHER THOMAS KIEL. O.S.B. Telephone iwitthboo'd operofor BROTHER BENEDICT KtUCAS. O.S.B Cook BROTHER VICTOR RERON. O S B BROTHER PATRICK RYAN. O S B BROTHER AlOYSIUS STEFKO. MoiMenonce engineer Mointenonte engineer O.S.B Mointenon e engineer MISS IEONARDA CUlEK Nur e MRS. IRENE FRIERY Head took MISS 11A HAWKINS librarian 23 CLASS OF 1967 Although Benedictine-J freshmon do not elect clou officer , they ore reprccenfcd in itudent council. Ihnyeor the two yeorling legiclatori ore Eugene Bluv'cwicz, IB. (left; and John Gotch, 1A Benedictine strives to make each of its students a Christian gentleman, mature morally, mentally, socially and physically. The success of this endeavor, however, depends on the student's co-operation during his four-year tenure at the school. The inherited right of freshmen is the chance to make a strong start so as to accomplish more. 26 For the 259 Benedictine Thomos Ahern Goeton Allard Thomos Ambrotiok Rkhord Anderson Ronold Andros Jose ph Anthony Harold Arnold Samuel Arrington George Bokunas Dennis Becker Donold Becker David Behm Steven Beres Maurice Bcrfrond James Bette Michael Blasko Eugene Blusiewici John Bodnar John Bogcrt Joseph Bonliglio Francis Bossu Robert Brandt Rose Brankatelli Dovid Brooke Frederick Brown Robert Broi Richord 8urnison Dennis Callahan John Conigtio Robert Coster r i 27 Gary Chevnik Philip Chime Mark Chmiclccki Terrence Chorba Roger Cicchonvki Paul Clordy Richord Cochroc John Coke Julian Cymoniki Joicph D'Agoitino William Day Nolio DiGeronimo freshmen, time is the Raymond DiVirxenio Robert Dobrinsic Michael Dolan David Dolcini Anthony Dolcjt Thoma Droper Michael Dula Bruce Dybalo Edward Drwonkowiki Michael Erlenboch John Fabry Fronk Fauikcy 28 invaluable ally. . . Vincent Ferritfo Jon Feudo Emery Fields Gory Ford William Fowler Vincent From Andrew Franko Stephen Fronko Richord Fr ho Douglas Folgham John Futo Albert Godui Frederick Gorthwoite Ronald Goido Peter Gentile Timothy Gorka John Gosiorowski John Gotch When photographer Thomas Fink caught freshmen Albert Gadus (left) and Joseph Anthony visit ng their lockers between closses, he politely informed them of the rule regarding the practice, then called them to the attention of school disciplinonan Father David. O.S.B., like any good sophomore 29 Traditionally junior! monifeit little offeetion toward freihmen, a! John Gokfi September. Trying rother un� u«enMly to preii the portly yearling into the woiteboiket ore Jome� Stroiiniky (left). Gerold Kohoniki ond Alan Bugoj. Fronk Korlovet Thomot Kerfonto Jomei Kickel Timothy Kikta Henry Kinicki Thomos Kiih Dovid Klepo ki Gerord Kmetz Clor n e Knopik Geoffrey Koctit co-operation with the Steven Koctit Michael Kocimoroi Pool Kohout Timothy Kolenic Jomei Koleizar rsMtm, Jill Terrence Koponio Peter Korou Frank Kovoci Ronald Kozak Frank Kramorz Joicph Krill William Krizner David Kryizon Chorlci Kodloty John Konzo O p fl� p p Xk Xkd,M Andrew Kuretz John Kutner Frank lach Samuel loono Daniel lawion 31 dedicated professors of Sonto longo lowrcncc lowie Robot Mo k William Moggord Peter Maiiono Dole Moi en Edward Mojeitie Joveph Mongon Oouglov Moncmo Kenneth Morinik Anlhony Morotto Seti Martinez Stephen Mover Riehord Moyvold Ronald MeAlonii PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Ronald MeCondlew Jomes M Devil Michoel McNerney Oonold Medvxk Thomov Medwetz Timothy Mcchon Kenneth Miholek Edward Mihohk John Milikos George Minello i A MAh Roy Mocodlo Rimell Mocnieh Nicholas Morrit Martin Mo� Timothy Movicl 32 Posquole Mucci Michael Murphy Timothy Murphy Joseph Nelson Michael Niedrwiecki Martin O'Brien Dennis O Flonogon Douglas Okonek Kenneth Otto Roymcnd Pod Anthony Po|k Richard Polcie Richard Poldsko Lowrerce Patrick Thomos Povfik the school will make them John Powlik Alon Percivol Cor I Perhocs David Petschauer Roymord Pfeiffer O aJ James Phillips Stephen Pietriak Thomos Pilch Leonard Piotrowski Andrew Piskuro Lawrence Postolka Joseph Prankos John Puholik Thomos Rafferty Frederick Pokes 33 Gerald Reody TKomoi Reming George Repko William Rini Gregory Roberton Arthur Robinion Thomot Robitaille V.'illiom Roll Ronald Romoncok Charlei Romorvchik Michael Ropelewiki Robert Roianvki true Benedictine men. . . Kenneth Rorboril John Ruolo Dcnnic Rutnak Ricbord Sobol Robert Sobol Ceroid Sakmor Anthony Scoflidi John Scovnicky Ludwig Schoeffer Robert Schaelcr Thomot J. Schooler Ihomot P. Schaefer Richord Schick Timothy Schulte Jovoph Scoccolo 34 Freshmen generolly concede Lolin is the hordes subject on the first year curricula. Sophomores Wolter Mahnke (left) ond Thomos Fink (right), remem- bering their own trouble, mercifully help yearlings (left to right) NeliO DiGerommo, Frank Hogyan ond John Bodnar understand the ablative absolute . . . all they need furnish Ronald Sejd Thomas Seinowski Robert Shubert John Sirocuso Ronold Skolak George Sogor Bruce Sonnholfer Anthony Starvaggi Franz Stefan James Stewart 35 Domcl Stola'ik' Pool Slolowtki Mkhael Stroimtky is that necessary element 36 Andrew Tirpok Robert Tokarchick Albert Tomechko Albert loth Stephen Toth Timothy Turocy William Twordy Joseph Tyler Jomes Ungrady Joseph Voiko Anthony Valletta John Vorgo Ronald Vidmar Charles Vincent of education--initiative Philip Visocky Henry WoHoce Daniel Walsh Doniel Word Terrence Weber Daniel Wciskopf Michael Wiectorek Joseph Wolters Fronk Workosky Nicholos Yontorn Louis Zaletel Corl Zelcnskas Lawrence Zelmo 37 At their don election meeting in October, fother Cotim.r, O.S.B.. told the Atliki Doroy. 2A. president; 'left Glenn No ok. 2B vice-president, Oole sophomores to select competent lenders They responded with these choices: Bocik. 2A. secretory; John Uptok. 2B. treosorer CLASS OF 1966 Not as large as past sophomore classes, this year's group of second-year students set out in September to prove good things come in small packages. As Julius Caesar and Lumbricus terrestris separated the scholars from the ordinary, eligibility for varsity athletic competition distinguished certain others as future sports stalwarts. The class, indeed, shows promise. 38 Michoel Aherns lowrencc Aleinik Jerome Amoto Daniel Andryicik David Bocho Dole Book Edmund Bonvillv louii Borle Charles Barnoiky Jomei Boumbick John Bill John Bdlick Roymond Boeff Richard Brkhto louii Bucci It takes a year for the Ugo Bucmi Donold Buii Thomoi Collahon Ronald Capek John Carroll John Donko Atlilo Da ray Alexander Dovtovich Richard Decker Anthony DcEronco lop Krence project built by o Benedictine student thi� yeor woj John Danko's Chermcol Control of Growth ond Aging in the Bomby« Mori Silkworm ' Besides winning first ploce in biology at the Benedictine science loir March 6. the sophomore's proiect merited o superior rating ot the Clevelond diocevon science foir ot John Carroll University March 14 and $100 in United Stoles savings bonds for o first ploce finish in the Americon chemical society's science fo.r ot Fenn College March 21. student to acquaint Ooniel Deitrick Donold Deitnck Anthony OeSciscio Aurelio OiPoolo Russell Oittert Richord Dlugokecki Michoel Oobrinic Michoel Dom.nok Oole Doucette Normon Drongowski John Dugovcs John Dujon Elmer Dulo Kenneth Dxigtel Williom Diubok 40 Theodore Edwards Kenneth Eliot Potrick Emrich Albert Falcione Michael Fee Thomot Fmk John Fmnerty Gerard Flannery James Frobotto William Galoydo Joseph Goreau Robert Goreau Robert Geok letter Girard Robert Gladys himself with his school. . . Ale Goqkiiow Ronold Gordon Joseph Gorick Edward Gotch Steven Gotch Jerome Grabowski Richard Grcgo Joseph Gretvock Williom Grotsmon Joseph Gullo Gerald Homacck Edward Hamel John Hardon John Mornik Thomot Hudok 41 . . .having completed this Thomo Hugh Frank Hyclok Raymond Inman Chriitopher l hoy Ri hord Jockion William Korwon Robert Kleinhcn Daniel Kniolo David Korosi Dale Krejci Robert Kucko Timothy Kunieki Gerald Kuzmiok Ronald Kwiotkowiki John laketek PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Roymond KreixHl John Kriitolco Mark Kroll Jam Knywicki Roger Kucero John lanete Ronald loRiche Giedriu loidmn Miehacl lemmo Ronald lepovo John liptok Juliut lo k Richord Modoniky Wolier Mohnkc Donold Mohovlic Albin Mojcen Williom Moior Jomei Molmok John Mon hok Robert Mont ph ase, sophomores have Whenever Benedietme hoi a drive, biology mitructor Folhcr Raphael, O S B , thmki of new woyi to itimulote itudenti to lupport if. Ai of this writing, hit 20 lon hod goined 102 per cnt of ti chocofote lalci quota. Joicph Moreoguiteppe Mi hool Mononi Joieph Martonovk Paul Watusicwvki John Mazur Jamei McGratton Lawrence MfMonomon Williom Mertle 43 Highlighting the biology course of si sophomore classes was the Morch 2 guest lecture on immunological genetics of Doctor Corl Cohen, ossociote professor ot Western Reserve University. The classes ore tought by Pother Rophoel. OS ond Charles Reynolds. Jerold V.iholelt Ronold Misconish Michoel Monteleone Joseph Moron three years remaining Thomos Morovec Woyne Morgon Chorles Muror Ronold Mysyk Gory Nogy Poul Nogy Mo'k Nicmiec Glenn Novok Woyne Novotny Thomos Nowok Michael Oflcy Stephen Orostloni Roymond Osolin Raymond Pocholski Thomos Pajk 44 in which they must make lowrencc Papcih Jeffrey Pope JOieph Porr Stanley Pawkowiki Thomoi Percok Edward Pevek Anthony Pelrcllo louu Pelrcllo Richard Pctrillo Ronald Petrovich Domenic Petlo Richord Piatok Jerome Pilcovogc Gory Pniewtki Pool Poit Thomoj Rudor Anthony Ryu Raymond Sontoro Eugene Sovoti Willtom Scanlon 45 their mark. . .Benedictine’s Oov.d Sovol John Sponko John Sporengo Philip Spinucci Jornet Spring Michoel Stobene Romon Stoch Ronold Stelmonki Stephen Stolowiki Williom Stonick Gerold Solhon Michoel Sundro R hord Surovy letlie Siokolloi Robert Telepok Robert Thompion Robert Timko 46 Albert Tomot John Tomotik Denmt loth Lynn Tretko Ronald Turocy Paul Urban Mkhoel UrboncK Donald Vorgo Robert Vcjdovcc John Verdone Jeffery Verlin Frank Vilict John Vitonxo class of 1966 has begun John Wagner lowrence Wanner David Watson Anthony Weitkopf Reginald White Denmt Wichcrt John Wilton s JrJk Lawrence Yovng Jotcph Zolar Morrit Zono Ronald Zopkowtki RtfOTO NOT AVAILABLE 47 CLASS OF 1965 Sophistication, coupled with an increasing awareness of his own insignificance characterizes the junior. Time grows short, slowly but surely, and college and career beckon in the not-so-distant future. On the threshold of life, he quickly realizes the importance and value of prayer and work. A election in October, the junior telected the following tfudent to work with moderator Fotlvcr Rophacl. O.S.B., in odmmittering the dot : (ttonding. left) Ronald Ellit, 38. iccretory. lou Soponoro. 3B trcowrer. (Mated) Victor Velio. 3A. president, and Robert Toth. 3A, vice-president 48 Anthony Alonro Robert Arth John Bobiok Kenneth Boric Jomei Borton Robert Belinger Dennit Belovich Joseph Bcnovich John Bertoio Gregory Betti iuisyi PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Stephen Blatko Gregory Bod|� ok Robert Bombolewiki Dovid 8ono Cormen Bontempo Tempered by two years Richord Bovoro Chorles Bro«hwitj Albert Bruncok Alan Bogai Ronold Borzelh Joieph Concilia Donald Coniglio Gregory Caniglto Eugene Carroll Peter Cerar Frederick Cermok Robert Cheroiky Ale Chunyo Keitut'i Civmtkot Stanley Cochrac 49 Genuine knowledge of physicol science is gained in the loborotory. not the dossroom. Observing John Wytlynski ond Ooniel Zobor perform titration experiment ore David Smeiko (left), John Tevis and instructor Father Anthony. o.s.e Richord Cor si Leonard Cudnik Gary Cogini John Czukor Stephen Dobrowtki Cedric Davit louit Detimonc Fronk Dettro John Dienet Icon Drozdowtki of disciplined study and Richord Dudek Denit Durico Williom Eliot Ronald Ellit Morrit Eppt Julius Farkot Edward Foron Alexander Fejet Richord Ferko Nicholos Fino Daniel Fink Robert Fink, 3B J r Robert Fink, 3C Thornot floweri A activity, juniors proceed James Green Joseph Groii John Hooves John Homocek Robert Honn Lawrence Forgoch Michael Gecik David Gentilli William Gordon Kenneth Gordyon Richord Hortmon Jeffrey Harwood Robert Hayek Timothy Hlousek James HodakievK Philip Hodanbosi Bernord Holder Leonard Honocki Edward Hongoih Chorles Hopkini to set their goals high Emil Homock George Mrob'k Joseph Hrack Robert Hricik Alex Huber Thomos Hydok Thomos Iwon George Jocobs John Jokub Albert Jervmsky Allen Jones Horolds Junkers Thomos Kominsky M hoel Korwon Dennis Koselok Timothy Kotrinok James Kovinsky King Khos Wallace Kijek Jomes Klish Richord Koprowski Jonses Koston Jomes Kovahk Dennis Kroynok George Krisko 52 and work toward them. . . Dole Krotoe John Kuzmik Stephen loketek Peter loktoiic Michael loorio John lechner Neol lioii Jomei lorenec Chorlei lotenero Joel Moder Fronk Mogoch Michocl Morcin Michoel Morllok Joieph Morgocs Richord Morionek Gregory Morn ThomOi Morrelli Thomoy Moyvold Robert McAreovey Botil Mcitino Kenneth Meyer Edword Miholek John Mikoviky Michael Mizikcr Joseph Molnor Joseph Morovec George Morehooie Chnytophcr Morton Pool Mocci Bemord Nobby 53 John Nopolf Ronold Nowoloniec Vidor Nell. Rkhord Nkholat Oov.d Novak Dovid Novotny Kevin Nowok Corl Ondrui Ale Ovory NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Raymond Po|k Eugene Popvtr Williom Pavlik Poul Perhacj Arvyd Petruj . . .with these ideals in mind, Motk P.otok Alton Pipo W.llion Pompili Robert Popovich Michoel Rord Thomoi Redo Corl Reming Dovid R.emer Ronald Rittle Anthony Roth Fronk Roiic John Rutnov Dovid Ryg.el Chariot Sabetta 54 they better understand the Albert Santilli lOuiS Soponoro Jomes Sorgent Eorl Scolise Paul Schmidt Kenneth Schneider Theodore Schwolm Frank Schwon Joseph Seemon leo Sejnowiki Sopenski. Kestutis Civinskos. David Gentilli, Frederick Cermok ond Edward Strainer. The juniors in 3A. 3B. 3C ond 3D take advanced algebra Often same of the more obstroct concepts trigger involved discussions before class starts Here, toking part in such o conversation arc third year mcn (left to right) Timothy 55 value of Benedictine’s Jomci Stack John Stefoniim Victor Stevem Joteph Stoker Edward Strainer Jomci Strozinsky Peter Strmen Clement Strohme or Philip Sulok Ronold Solik Raymond Szoch lynn Szwcdo Thomai Szwcdo Normon Szylokow jki Roymond Tomoiovich 56 Thomoi Tonkovich Richord Toricsko John Toscor John Tevis Robert Timko August Tucher Robert Toth Jomet Trochimouicz John Turocy Richord Vodoviki George Vorgo John Vorgo R chord Vorgyot Victor Velio Jomei Viclond motto: ora et labora Kenneth Vokoc Robert Vrobel Eflword Wojtiok John Wyvtyntki Ooniel Zobor Thomas Zowocki Joseph Zdonkicwict Terrenee Zenut T i r :fw v jK Vr W M� ' l ■ s T T Distinguished in merit, Office's for the 1964 Benedict.ne senior closs ore • left to fight treasurer Frank Fink, vice-president Robert Zelino. secretory Ronald Torda ond president Dennis Nagy Rev. Bernard Slimak, O.S.B. senior class moderator 60 JOSEPH A. AIESNIK THOMAS J AMERSBACH These 224 Benedictine graduates of the class of 1964 are assuming the role of manhood. Each senior has spent four years grooming himself in preparation for a vocation and a chosen profession according to his physical, mental and moral capabilities. Upon his graduation each man must initiate a new mode of life in college, the military service or in other fields of endeavor. Whatever his decision may be, he carries with him the tradition and philosophy of Benedictine high school. JAMES G. BAMER ANTHONY M. BARILLE 61 CHESTER J. BARTOSIK ARTHUR M. BENDER JOSEPH F. BERT both individually STEVEN BOROS EDWARD J. BORTETICS PHILLIP J. BOVA ROBERT C. BUBNICK LEONARD M. CALABRESE RENATOP. CANIGLIA PETER J. CARDELLO RICHARD J. CERMAK RICHARD B. CHAPAS DANIEL C. CHARVAT EDWARD A. CHORBA CHARLES M. CIUNI JAMES R. COLLINS ERNEST L. CORSI RICHARD J. COZZONE GREGORY I. CRANE 63 VYTAUTAS K. DAILIDE JAMES M. DECKER MICHAEL J. DEMMA ALBERT J. DILLIS and collectively, Bene EUGENE J. FECZKO ALVIN W. FEDOR JOSEPH A. FERRITTO FRANK M. FINK 64 CARMEN J. FIORIIU ROBERT A FISCHER ROBERT G. FRANKO ROBERT A. GATTO these men of dictine, GEORGE J. GECIK RICHARD E. GEZYMALLA IADISIAUSG. GOILESZ GERALD B. GOOD NORMAN A GORSKI ALEX L. GRAD Senior Andrew Strode ond Ooniel Whootley c«plor intri oci« o Bell Telephone OKillotor. during a four-year term, RICHARD D. HAN2EL RAYMOND A. HARCAR RONALD A. HARDON THOMAS M. HARDULAK EDWARD C. HAZEL LADDIE S. HERCZEG 66 JOHN M. HOENIGMAN ROY A. HORVATH RAYMOND E. HOVANEC MARTIN J. HRABIK 67 RICHARD P HUTH JOSEPH J. JABLONSKI DONAID L. JASON have left theirji an indelible! ARVIIS JUNKERS MICHAEL G. KANDA 68 KENNETH D. KARNIS JOHN W. KARPINSKI mark, limpression, DOUGLAS J. KEMPSKI MARK A. KING ROBERT E. KINICKI JOHN S. KISH RAYMOND E. KISH KENNETH J. KLAK RONALD J. KLEIN KENNETH J. KOCAB WILLIAM J. KOLOSAI SYLVESTER J. KOLTON on the history, tradition • RICHARD I. KRZEPINA PHILIP J KUCHAR JOHN J. KUKIA DALE P. KULBAGO DENNIS C. KUMINSKI STEPHEN L. KURUCZ RICHARD A. KUTINA 71 TIMOTHY B LAWSON JAMES J. LENCZEWSKI WALTER M. LOESER NICHOLAS M LOMBARDO NICHOLAS J. lUCAREllI JOHN J. IUKIANQWICZ and spirit of In whatever DOMINIC J. MAGA PAUL A. MAGOOCH ROBERT J. MALINOWSKI CHARLES A. MANCUSO 72 VICTOR G. MARKUS MARIO J. MARTINIS DANIEL N. MASICA THOMAS O. MATULA the school endeavors THOMAS A. MATUSZEWSKI JOHN A. MATYAS DOUGLAS J.MCALEER BRADLEY J. MCGLOIN RICHARD A. MCINTOSH JOSEPH P. MEDRICKA Fother Clement, O.S.B.. physies instructor, seorehes through on eou'pment eobmet in tho loborotory to locote o resistor lor senior Williom Stephen. Fother Clement it moderotor ol the Honorory Associolion ol Roseorch Physio Students ol wh h Stephen is o member. 73 they may pursue in life, JAMES P. MONDZEIEWSKI RONALD S. MRAZ ANTHONY J. MUSSO 74 DENNIS D. NAGY JOHN E. NAWAIANIC RALPH W. NEFF WILLIAM J NOVAK FERGUS M. O'FLANAGAN FRANCIS J. ORAVEC ROBERT J. OSOLIN 75 timothy p. ozog JOSEPH W. PALAGYI JAMES I. PALCISKO CARMEN J. PAPPALARDO these gradu always bear, ALBERT G. PATETE NICHOLAS D PELLECCHIA Senior John Petro peers into hu empty locker recoiling the vc.it storage of knowledge onto housed there in the form of book, during hit fouryeor iloy ot Benedictine high school. JAMES M. PERSONEY JOHN A. PETRO ates will as alumni, CHARLES P. PETRUCCIO ROBERT J. PETRUCCIO MICHAEL F. PIKUS CHARLES A. PISKURA STEVEN T. PLANK HOWARD I. PODOBA ROGER A PODWOSKI ANTHONY J. PONIKVAR THOMAS E PORUBSKY JAMES M POZAR the quality of judgment, NORMAN P. RAVAS LEONARD A. REICHERT EDWARD A. RITTIE 78 ANGIEO L. ROSS RICHARD A ROZNIK LAWRENCE H. RUCINSKI EDWARD D. RUSZKIEWICZ LEONARD R. RYCHLIK JOHN A. SABO JAMES M. SABOL 79 RICHARD E. SAMBOR JOSEPH M. SAMSA JOHN M. SANDERS WILLIAM SCHAEFER JULIUS F. SCHILIINGER KENNETH J. SCHUELLER knowledge which they 80 WILLIAM J. SIMON KENNETH M. SKADRA ALBERT J. SLIMAK PAUL A. SLOVENSKI and integrity now possess TERRY J. SMITH ROBERT L. SOBOTA NICHOLAS S. SORGE RAYMOND F. STASICK JOHN J. STEFANCIK WILLIAM G. STEPHEN Senior tloss president Dennis Nogy prevents o spintool booquet to retreot moster FotKer Jonn Ryan, O.P as a logical result LAWRENCE W. STOCHl ANDREW P. STRADA WILLIAM J. STRAZINSKY 82 DENNIS A. SZWEDA STANLEYS. SZYMCZYK PETER A. TAKACH JOHN A. TALERICO WILLIAM A. THOMAS JOHN TIMKO RONALD J. TORDA JOHN D. TRENT WESLEY R. TRIPLETT EDWARD F. TURSKI RONALD B. VANA of their God-education at FRANK A. VARGO THOMAS J. WAIIGORSKI 84 ROBERT H. WEHRENBERG DANIEL D. WHEATLEY centered Benedictine JOSEPH J. WICHERT DAVID A. WITKIEWICZ CHESTER A. WOJCIECHOWSKI DAVID J. WOlSKI JAMES R. YACKNOW ROBERT I. ZELINA 85 RAYMOND F. ZEMEK RICHARD G. ZIDJUNAS JOSEPH J. ZUPANCIC DANIEL A. ZYDOWICZ ,v ■ The 196364 Bonedxlmc Student Council Top tow left to right) Robert Zelino. Thomot Sud-k John Korpindti. Robert Bubnick, Chorlei Ciuni, Joicph ZuponcK. M.choet Quinn, William Stephen, Glenn Novok, Attilo Oo'oy. John Gotch, Eugene BluiiewKJ. John Retro, tow one Dennis Nagy. Robert Toth. Ronald Tordo. father Do d. O S B Rxhord Chopoi, Victor Velio ond Riehord McIntosh The Student Council Homeroom announcements, school cleanup, leadership at lunch-prayer, honor study halls, student-teacher programs and corridor traffic guidance arc a part of Benedictine's 1963-64 student council legislative program. Gathered from class elections and student organizations, this representative cross-section of the student body assumes the leadership of that body in co-operation with the principal and his office. Under the moderatorship of Father David, O.S.B., and the leadership of council president Richard Chapas, this year's student council formed a constitution with parlimen-tary procedure as the basis for organized meetings. This year's council will serve as a standard for future Benedictine student legislative services. Maintpring of the Benedictine Undent council Of (W� 0 fig ”1 Ronold ° o. vice-p« wdent, Fother Dovid. O S B . wporviioc. Rxbofd CKopat. pr t� J nt. o Robert Toth. recording lecretory. 88 SENIOR HAll GUARDS top o� licit to right) Stc� «n Boros, leonord Rychlik, Edward Bortebcs. Richard Gerymalla row two Thomas Woligonki. Motthew Kapinski, Eugene Feccko row one Edward Turtki, captains Chares Ciuni and William Stephen Hall Guards With Benedictine's new cafeteria, there are only two 20-minute lunch periods during the fifth school period. During a five-minute change, students from the cafeteria are transferred to the new study-hall auditorium, while those from the hall prepare for lunch. To prevent confusion during this period and the interchange the hall committee of the student council organized the hall guards for the proper control of corridor traffic. In this way a steady stream of 500 students file up the south side of the school as 500 others come down the north side in smooth, orderly fashion. JUNIOR HAll GUARDS Top tow (left to fight; Poul Mucci. James lorence. Dennis Rusnok. Charles Broschwitj. r� w two Victor Vella. Richord Hartman. Richard Bovaro, Thomas fonko-vi h, row one Robert Sforry. Frank Destro, Joseph Benov cb and coplom Robert loth. Representative upperdossmen from the lunch committee of the student council Icod the student body in prayer before doily lunch os junior Victor Velio does here. Knights of the Altar KNIGHTS OF THE AITAR Top row (left to right)—Robert Hrieik. Philip Kucher. Jerome Pikovoge, Williom Mismos. Edward BortotiC . Philip Hodonbof, Tim Schulte, row two father Jerome, O.S.B.. moderator. Ale Huber, Emil Hornock, Timothy Hloutek. Robert Bubnlck. Anthony Doleis, Joseph Benovuh; row one lowrence Patrick, Albert Godot, Francis Bossu. Tim Kikto, John Billkk and Eugene Blusiewicx. Sacrificing their time and sleep in the service of the Lord, the 20 members of the Knights of the Altar served the daily preclass Mass in the school chapel. Directed by moderator, chaplain Father Jerome, O.S.B., the servers also assisted at the weekly Mass for the student body in the auditorium as well as the various special devotions held throughout the year. 90 Father Thomas, O.S.B , ond his servers Tom Draper (left) ond Tim Murphy genuflect before the auditorium oltor. Every Friday throughout the year, the entire student body hears Moss. Seminarians PREPARATORY SEMINARIANS Top row (left to right) - Joioph Anthony. Ronold Gordo, Kenneth Otto. Mxhoel Blovko, Kenneth Monnik; row one Michocl Morflok, Corl Ondrui. Pother Morion. O S B , direetor. Stephen loketek ond John loketck All work ond no ploy moke onyone phyu olly unfit. So. wholoitio (left to right) Corl Ondrut, John loketck ond Ronold Gordo indulge in o gome of fungo oftcr their itudici. 1964 Yearbook Staff Rev. Ronald Mahnke, O S.B. moderator Photographer Jerome Skolo (left ond Thomo Fink ipent mony hovr in the dork developing ond printing yearbook pKturei Edward Brother ’ yeorbook repre� entotive Mr Jomet Homill lefti exp'oin the yeorbook patron lyifcm to bo inet manager Edward R«� jkiewi y center ond pretent the firit blank to Richard Morionek for hi oonotion ond lignoture. The task of producing the 152-page 1964 Benedictine was undertaken by a staff of 10 students under the guidance of moderator Father Ronald, O.S.B., and Edwards Brothers' yearbook counselor, Mr. James Hamill. While the entire group worked together on the book, each one was assigned a major section for the best, organized results. Editor-in-chief Thomas Sudik and associate editors Michael Quinn and William Stephen handled the senior division with Sudik taking charge of administration, Quinn of athletics and Stephen of activities. Managing editors Edward Ruszkiewicz and Lawrence Stochl spearheaded the fund-raising drive. Juniors Nicholas Fine, Richard Marianek and and George Jacobs polished off the underclass aggregation. Sophomore photographers Thomas Fink and Jerome Skala took care of the pictures. Benedictine editor-in-chief Thomas Sudik confer with yearbook modcro tor Father Ronald, O S B about headline' type, divisions, style and other publishing essentials. Associate editors Michael Oumr lefti and William Stephen add the finishing touches to O page ofter cropping pictures, writing head lines ond copy ond drawing the final page plan In order to supplement the staff and to prepare themselves for the 1964-65 Benedictine annuol tumors (left to right) George Jacobs. Richard Manonek ond Nicholas Fino completed the underclass section 93 Poge 1 d',0f Steven Gotch (left) odds finol touches to his Editor's View column. Hu ossistont. Michoel Dominok. checks the pile of exhonge news-pcpcrs re eiv«d by the Bennet. The Bennet With o know-how of loyout fechnigues. page 2 editor Christopher Ischoy directs his ossistont Williom Grossmon in the moke up of o page plon IME BENNET STAFF Top row (left to right jomes Phillips, Timothy Murphy. Mark Chmiele ki. Rkhord Surovy. Roymond Pfeiffer. MKhoel Oominok. John Gotch, Andrew Franko. Stephen Fronko. Eugene Blusie wki; row two Nefio DiGerommo. John Bodnor. Glen Strene. MKhoel Ouinn, Lawrence Stochl. William Stephen. Thoma� Sudik. Mkhoel Murphy, Frank Hogyon row one—Thomas Fink. Edward Goteh. St even Gotch, Walter Mohnke. Christopher Ischoy. William Grossman. Jerome Skolo 94 Bu� y on page 4 feotur« Hon© ore otStttant editor John Gotch (left) ond Edword Gotch, editor Attutont sports editor Raymond Pfeiffer (left) ond page 3 editor Wolter Mohnke search the sports files for statistics. The final phase of any newtpoper is distribution. Freshman reporter John Bodnar awaits admittance with o fresh supply of newly-printed Bonnets. Twenty-eight Benedictine students write and publish eight issues of the Bennet throughout the nine months of school. News, sports and feature events are covered by the staff under the direction of moderator Father James, O.S.B. Sophomores Steven Gotch and Michael Dominok prepare and edit page 1, while Christopher Ischay and William Grossman oversee page 2. The 17 by 12 inch, five column tabloid of page 3 is reported by Walter Mahnke and Raymond Pfeiffer, as the fourth page is written by Edward Gotch and John Gotch, feature writers. Seniors Michael Quinn, William Stephen and Thomas Sudik became editors emeriti having achieved four years as Bennetmen as did managing editor Lawrence Stochl. Photographers included senior Stephen Kurucz and sophomores Thomas Fink and Jerome Skala. Fink doubled as Bennet artist. BENEDICTINE BANDMEN Top r«� (Mi io fight: Joseph Joblonskl, Dovld Behm. Eorl $ o’ise. Jomc Tro himowi«; row three Roymond Horror, Clinton Simmont, Michoel Dolan. Russell D tlcft. Alvin Fedor. Arthur Robinson; row two Edword MojeHiC. From Stefon, Michoel Rond, Clorcnce Smith. Oon.cl Kmolo; row one Father Richard. O S B Joseph Zolor. Ho'Old Arnold, Bernord Holder. Stephen Mover ond T.n-othy Murphy The Benedictine Band 96 Rev. Richard Hudak. O S.B. moderator BAND MEMBERS Top rO (Wl to right - John Petro. Anthony DcScK'O Ni h©loS lucorclli, Joicph Secmon. Thomot Mcirdulok. row thr t Robert Glodyv Gory Nagy. Michael Ekoniak, Robert Iimko. row two Richard Madontky Bradley McGloin. Jomec Spring. Ronald Skolok, Joteph Mortonovic. Will.om Pomp.li. row one Dom.mc Cord.Ono. Gregory Betti. Denmv Soltii. Robert Popovi h ond Mr Somue Ciocco Benedictines 1963-64 marching band made its debut on September 13 with the Benedictine-Padua football game. Halftime entertainment ranged from hootenany to blues to musical renditions of the states while marching in the formation of the letter B. In his first year as band director, Mr. Samuel Ciocco continued the high standards of the 36-piece orchestra throughout the year. Father Richard, O.S.B., assisted as band moderator. After the pigskin season's end at the annual championship football game at the Cleveland stadium on Thanksgiving day, pop concerts were presented to the entire student body as well as exhibitions by the 15-piece jazz band. John Petro led the four-year bandmen as drum major. Senior members include Michael Ekoniak, Alvin Fedor, Raymond Harcar, Joseph Jablonski and Nicholas Luccarelli. Mr Samuel Ciocco director 97 PHYSICS ClUB MEMBERS (left to fight) Jom«t l«n z«wiki. Thomo I Sudik. Micho«l Qu inn. Will.om $t ph«n, foth r Richard Chopot. Doni«l Movko. Domel Wheotl«y, Jomei Mond Clement. O S B , modcrotor. ond Andrew Strodo. club president Honorary Association of Research Members of the Honorary Association of Research Physics Students, under the guidance of moderator Father Clement, O.S.B., met every Friday after classes for discussion and to work on projects to supplement the regular course. The students were chosen by Father Clement as those whom he thought best able to handle extra assignments and still maintain high standards in their classes. Kits supplied by Bell Telephone company composed the material which the group used. Each member took a turn explaining material in the instruction manual to fellow physicists. The two projects which the association completed were building an oscillator powered by sunlight and the construction of a solar cell. Physics Students 98 Rev. Clement Zelcznik, O.S.B. moderator For those seniors wishing to take mathematical instruction in college the Calculus club offered an opportunity for a grounding in the fundamentals of this branch of the field. Moderator Mr. John Petrus instructed the members twice weekly, Monday and Wednesday, in the arts of integrating and differentiating. The course also included a supplement of analytical geometry for those students desirous of taking the Advanced Placement test in mathematics. Mr. John Petrus moderotor Calculus Club CALCULUS CLUB Top low (left to right) Robert Wehrenberg, Daniel Manco. Andrew Strode. Richard Rozmk. Dominic Mogo. Ronold Tordo, Edword Bortefics. James lenczewski, James Mondzelewski, leonord Rychlik; row two Richard Kutino. Richard Chapas, Daniel Wheatley. Vytautos Dailidc, Williom Thomos. Joseph Perna. Anthony Ponikvor. Charles Kovach, Charles Petroccio. Eugene Feczko.- row one Robert Kimcki, Kenneth Kick Chester Bartosik. Lawrence Slochl, William Misconish. John Sabo. Renato Caniglio and Chorles Mancwso 99 MODEl UNITED NATIONS DEtEGATION; Top tow (left to right Mr. Frank Macugo, moderator. l onord Colobrei . William $t«pK«n, P itcr Tako h Thomot Kotouwko, Thomoj Sudik row one Chorlei Ciuni, Joseph Benovieh. Alon Bugaj. August Tiseher, Renalo Comglio and Dominic Cordiano United Nations Delegation Mr. Frank Macugo moderator Meeting every Tuesday from January through March prepared Benedictine's delegation to the Model United Nations held in Erie, Pennsylvania, April 3-4, for the hot debates which were to take place at the conclave. The delegates prepared bills which were presented to the various committees. These included disarmament, Berlin, scientific aid to underdeveloped nations, intervention, human rights and financing. Under the guidance of moderator Mr. Frank Macugo the delegates learned the ways of debating and the intricacies of parliamentary procedure. Benedictine represented Canada in the assembly held at and sponsored by Gannon College. Besides weekly meetings, the group attended several gatherings of the Western bloc which was composed of Cleveland area schools. 100 National Honor Society SENIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Top row Heft lo right) Richord Kutino. Andrew Slrodo, Daniel MasiCO. Jomes lenezewski, Jomes Mondrclewski. Robert Wehrenberg Sylvester Kolton; row one Dor.el Wheotley. Richard Chapas, Chester Bartosik. Joseph Pcrno, Ernest Corsi and Charlei Moncuso. NHS GRADUATES Top row left to fight) Kcnnoth Klok. William Stephen Roger Podwoski, Michael Quinn, Edward Ruszkiowicr. row one Rcnoto Coniglio. leonord Colobrose, Chorles Cium (society president) ond Thomas SuO« All honor society members must maintain at leost a 3 00 overage, JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS Top row (left to right) -Andrew Kopos. Dov.d Novotny. Gerold Kohonski. Thomos Iwon, Alex Hubert row one Carmen Bontcmpo, Stonley Cochroc, Do.id Novok ond GeorQe Jacobs. NHS JUNIORS Top row lelt to right! Robert Toth. Nicholas Fina Richard Koprowski. Richard Mar anck. James Trochurowicz. row one Robert Timko Robert Honts. Terrence Zeszut ond Kestutis Civinskos. 101 Dominoes DOMINO MEMBERS: lop row (left to right Kenneth Kick. Michoel Hurley, Andrew Strado, Anthony Ponikvor, Renoto Coniglio. row two Richard Romik. John Pctro, Domel Mow«o, Vytoutoi Doitide, Robert Wehrenberg, row one Stan Szymczyk. Philip Kochor, Richard Chopo (president), John Karpintki ond John Sabo. DOMINOES: lop low (kit to right)- Ihomos Sudik. Ronald Milicio. Dennis Kuminski. Edward RuwkiewKi. Edward Tarski; row two Robert Kinkki. Eugene feezko. Matthew Kopinski, Paul Slovenski, Thomas Wahgorski. Jomcs Humphrey, William Stephen; row one William Ihomos. Peter Cordello. Lowrence Stochl, Edward Eaton and Joseph Wichert. 102 INCAS; lop low (Wt to right)- Cotmen Sioliono. Kenneth Kocob, Edword Myiyk, fronk Vorgo, R� ch ird Mclntoih president). row one Edward Miholik, Rittle, Daniel Wotvon, Joseph Bert Joseph Shirokey. Normon Rovit. row two Robert Vrobel. Wally Ki|ek. Thomos Motowewski Michael laboda and Steve Michoel Ekoniok. Anthony Borillc. Robert Gatto. Cormen Fiorilli. Ronald Blaiko. Incas about the booster clubs Benedictine's two booster clubs, the Dominoes and the Incas, were key driving forces in keeping the spirit of the student body at a high pitch throughout the entire year. These organizations not only sponsored rallies and made signs for the football season but also painted posters to boost morale of the other athletic squads. The members acted as ushers for basketball games and assisted at many other school functions. They aided the Student Council and the band in publicizing dances sponsored by those organizations and they also made posters reminding the student body of the council's various internal reforms. 103 Library Staff LIBRARY STAFF (left to right) Min llo Howkini. librorion. John Wogner, Fronk Deitro, John Mootjci. Corl Cndrui ond John Korpiniki Chess Club Benedictine's eight man chess squad, composed of captain Thomas Sudik, Daniel Wheatley, Lawrence Stochl, Andrew Strode, Daniel Zydowicz, William Thomas, Richard Roznik and Michael Rand, competed for the fourth consecutive year in the Greater Cleveland Scholastic Chess association. The club also met periodically to hold practice games and to improve upon technique. Chen copto-n Thomoi Sudik (left) intently wotchei Lawrence Stochl at he initiotei on attack with hii knight in on intra-iquod conteit. Other member! of the Chett dob include Mkhoel Rond. Richard Rocmk, Andrew Strodo. William Thomoi. Doniel Wheotley ond Oonicl Zydowic2. Chocolate Sales Drive To help finance construction of the new chapel, the student body participated in selling of World's Finest Chocolate' from March 5 to 23. Gross sales by the school were $34,910. Leading seller was Timothy Lawson, 4A, who sold $1,010. He was followed by Ronald Torda, 4B. Class 2D merited a trip to Washington, D.C., May 1 to 3 for attaining highest per capita sales and class ID won tickets to a Cleveland Indians baseball game for being the first homeroom to reach $36 per student. Wh� n Benedictine held open houte for the general public Mo'ch 6. three industrious sophomores left to right Robert Gladys. Anthony DeFronco and Roymond Inman tried to tell their S36-quota in the lobby of the gymnasium Benedictine students sit in owe at Dennis Corrigan spells Samuel Ciocco in conducting the band at the kick-off rally for the S48.000 chocolote soles drive March 7. This writer suspects o small wager was in the offing between the two Western Reserve University alumni ond that in reciprocity we may see Ciocco coaching the wrestling team for a match next year. 105 Upperclassman Christmas Ball Ninety-six Benedictine seniors and juniors attended the upperclass Christmas ball with their dates on December 27. The Dome, Benedictine's gymnasium, served as the ballroom for the $4.50 per couple ticket. This bid provided the dance music of Johnny LaBianca and his orchestra, refreshments and decorations. The kings, who led the grand marches, were senior class president Dennis Nagy and junior class president Victor Vella. Their dates reigned as prom queens. Ho. Ho Ho Who the man with the long, white beard’ Junior clou president Victor Velio, king of the prom, crown D one Tromtki of Hobon OommKon high school, queen. John Petro Dennis Nagy Ronald Torda Robert Zclina Mr. Benedictine James Yacknow Mr. Benedictine for 1964 is James Robert Yacknow. Fifteen semi-finalists were selected by a faculty committee headed by principal Father Luke, O.S.B., on the basis of scholastic average (at least 2.75), co-curricular activi-ties and respectability. The senior class narrowed the choice to five of their classmates: Dennis Nagy, John Petro, Ronald Torda, James Yacknow and Robert Zelina. At the annual election, seniors, juniors and sophomores cast their votes for Mr. B, the school's most popular and representative senior. The victorious candidate is James Yacknow, 17-year-old football and baseball star. Yacknow is the twelfth Mr. Benedictine. The contest originated in 1953 and is sponsored by the Bennet and the yearbook. 107 108 Dads’ club Going over their respective 1963-64 ogendos ore Fothcr August.ne Yurko. O.S.6.. mooe-ator of li.e Porents-boosters’ orgon.tot.on, ond Fother Edword Yotsko. O S 8 Dods tlub moderotor The co-sponsored day of recollection on February 16 was the highpoint of the year for the Parent-Boosters' and Dads' clubs. This was one of many events sponsored either separately or os a unit by the two organizations. Events held by the Boosters' include a Parent-Boosters' night at the Miles and Brookpart Auto drive-ins, sock hops after football games and the organization's annual Turkey Trot. The Dads' club conducted a Hungarian Dinner, a harvest card party, dads' night during the football season and a donkey basketball game. Both groups were influential in the completion of the fund drive connected with the expansion program. The onnuol donkey bosketboll gome, sponsored by the Dodt' tlub, affords Benedxtm students ond supporters on opportunity to view 0 truly unusuol Sporting event Parents-Boosters’ club PARENTS BOOSTERS MEMBERS Stond.ng (left to r ghl)—Mr Edward Hardon, Mr. Alphonse PniewsVi seated ;left to right; Atr Robert Zclirto. Father Augustine, O S.8 .. rroderotor, Mr. Joseph lobudo. Mrs. Helen Soval ond Mrs. Betty Zomel Benedictine's new othlctic trophy case (located in the gymnosium lobby) was constructed by Mr. Rudolph Miholek M.ateriols were aonated by the Parents-Boosters . 109 From September to June left end lod Herczeg't tucceitful ottempt to gother in thit Blue ond White aeriol tymbolizet the effort! of oil Bengal athlete! at they punue new fillet ond honort In rcolinng their goolt. they will increote the prettige ond expond the olreody outttonding record of Benedictine in the wo'ld of tporti The brain fruit of Benedictirci athletic department includes: (ttonding left to right) Ed Yemec, vanity track, |«nior vonity football ond boiketboll coach. Fother Flonon. O S B„ vanity golf, bowling ond frethmon boiketboll coach, tupervitor of the tchool’i intromurol bowling league ond Cotholic Youth orgonizotion coge progrom; Fronk Mocugo. vortity tennii mentor; Oennii Corrigon, vo'tity wrettling. frethmon bote-boll ond otiit’ont |oy vec grid cooch. murol wrettling loop director, (teotedl Augie Bottu. head vonity football ond boteboil cooch, Joe Rufui. athletic director, frethmon football mentor, intromurol boiketboll and toftboll ©veneer; Chuck Reynoldt, vonity boiketboll, onitfont vortity football ond frethmon trock coach Rounding out the tportt ttoff are traineri Ron Gliho ond lorry Noymik THE 1963 BENEDICTINE VARSITY FOOTBAU SQUAD Eo� t Scnofc o chompiont ond y hompiom Top left � o r� gh� )- senior Roy Ze -«k. joniof Jock Dienej, vophorrorei Glenn Novak. John Kone ond lorry M Mono mon, � emo' len RycMik. joniort Jim Hodokievic. Dove Rygiel. Konrad Kmetz ond Greg BtHl, toplvomore Tony Ryu. row three |uniori Chuck Brouhwitz. Greg Morn, Bob Toth and Oennit Kraynok vcmoM Rich Cermok. lorry Hordon. Jim Pozor. Jim Yocknow ond Jim Icnczewtki. |uniery Arvyd Petrol ond R ch Koprowdu, senior Ernie Przybylo. row two ttmoti lad Gollew. John Sanders. Ed Hotel. Dove Woliki. co coptomt Bob Zelirto ond Ron Tordo. Joe Polagyi, lod Hercteg. Fronk Fink ond Wet Triplett; row one monogert seniors Mike Pikus ond Terry Smith, juniors Steve Dobrowski ond Bob Bombolewsk' from football to basebal Shocking West Senate king Saint Ignatius, 30-16, for its first city championship in six years, Benedictine's varsity football squad completed the 1963 season with an overall record of seven victories, two defeats and one deadlock. The Bengals' five-win, one-loss East Senate showing gave them the division co-title with Collinwood, which posted an identical mark. The Blue and White gridsters gained the right of East side representation in the Charity game by virtue of their 16-6 triumph over the Railroaders midway through the campaign. This was the Tigers' fourth straight loop success. After initiating their schedule with a 56-0 shutout over independent foe Padua Franciscan and a 12-12 tie against Parma Valley Forge in another nonconference tuneup, the Bengal gridders outpointed circuit opponents Glenvillc, 44-6, East Tech, 38 0 and East, 24-8. Following the Collinwood clash, Benedictine absorbed a 21-14 upset by Cathedral Latin and a 22-0 setback at the hands of non-league Massillon, the Tigers then clinched a lakefront berth by turning back John Adams, 26-6 and automatically cancelled the Rhodes contest scheduled for Nov. 16. In the thirty-third annual stadium battle. Saint Ignatius scored on its first opportunity, moving 73 yards on four plays and adding the two-point conversion for an 8-0 lead after four minutes of play. The Bengals came back in the second quarter to tie the score, capitalizing on a Wildcat fumble on the foe's 40-yard line. Left halfback Greg Marn went the final three yards on a jaunt over right tackle and then passed to right end Jim Yocknow for the extra points. After the Tiger defense held the West siders on its own 14-yard line, right halfback John Sanders galloped 42 yards and set up probably the most spectacular play of the season, a 43-yard scoring aerial from quarterback Joe Polagyi to right half Greg Betts with less than a minute left in the half. Morn's conversion run gave Benedictine a 16-8 halftime lead. Near the end of the third stanza, the Bengals again reached pay dirt on a 36-yard halfback pass from Marn to Yacknow. Saint Ignatius mustered an 85-yard scoring drive midway through the fourth canto to close the gap to 22-16 and were again threatening moments later on the Blue and White 35-yard line. A recovered fumble by right tackle Arvyd Petrus, however, closed the door on the Wildcats. Sander's 51-yard dash gave way to the final Tiger tally, a one-yard plunge by fullback Bob Zelina. With just seconds remaining in the contest, Sanders rushed for the bonus points to cap a 30-16 triumph. 113 I I Tiger fullback Bob Zalina oppeors hooded for trouble at he challenge! two CollinwooO defenderi The tcnior co coptoin garnered a teoton totol of 570 yards on 130 carries for o 4,38 o� eroge offer mining the ftrtl two contettt due to o broken left hood U ?■ «. r nr i «%� rc' Slot.sties, plut fingertip r«ep,i0nt like th,t. ottett t0 the pass-cotching abilities of Jim Yocknow. The six-foot. two-inch. 215 pound right end led the Blue and White vors.ty in that deportment this year by grabbing 16 aerials for 304 yards and three touchdown,. Spearheaded by its traditional power maneuvers and vicious line play, Benedictine's offense compiled 260 points in the 1963 season's 10 engagements. The total included 54 in the first quarter, 74 in each of the second and third cantos and 58 in the final period. The Bengal backfield garnered 2345 yards rushing in 537 thrusts for an average of 4.37 yards per carry. In the air, the Tigers completed 47 passes out of 105 attempts for 909 yards and threw 10 interceptions. The Blue and White gridders gained 143 first downs on rushing yardage, 37 on passing and three on penalties for a total of 183. Threoding his woy through o mozc of Collmwood Roil• rooders, Benedictine’s right holf John Sonders eludes one would-be tockler while he d-ognoses the donger oheod Other Bengols include (lelf to right; Frank Fink. In P'eChar.ty gome sessions. cooch Augie Bossu worked with on offense of (� tonding—left to Ron Tordo. Rich Koprowsk.. Arvyd Petrus ond Bob r'9h ) quorterbock Fronk Fink, right holf John Sanders, left half Greg Morn, fullback Bob Zdino Zelino. (kneeling) right end Jim Yocknow. right tackle Rich Koprowski. right guard Wes Triplett. center Ron Tordo. left guard Ed Hazel, left tockle Arvyd Petrus, left end lod Merczeg and (not shown) quorterbock Joe Polagyi. right guord lod Gollesz and right holf Greg Betts. Doys ofter this picture wos token. Tordo suffered o broken right onkle ond was sidelined for the championship tilt. the Benedictine sports scene is alive with Starters on defense for the Bengal city champions were (stand ing-left to right) right corrtcrback Bob ZeKno, right safety Frdnk Fink, middle linebacker Greg Betts, left sofety Greg Morn, left comer-bock John Sanders, (kneeling) right end Chuck Braschwitz. right tackle Arvyd Petrus, right guard Ed Hold, left guard Ron Torda, left tackle Jim Pozor ond left end Jim Yocknow. Other defensive mainstays (not in picture) included cornerbock Jack Dienes, tackles Ron Hordon ond Jim lenezewski ond safety Glenn Novok. Convincing tackles like this oided in the Bengal victory over Col-Imwood which proved to be the deciding contest for East Senate representation in the Charily gome. Cornering this hapless Railroader ore three Tiger defenders, all unidentified except Greg Morn (extreme right). Collinwood. m its battle with Benedictine, was held to a net 55 yards rushing 4� EJUY -r - 116 1963 Benedictine varsity football results: East Senate co-champions City champions Senate record—five victories, one defeat Overall record—seven wins, two losses, one tie Benedictine 56 Padua Franciscan 0 Benedictine 12 Parma Valley Forge 12 Benedictine 44 Glenville 6 Benedictine 38 East Tech 0 Benedictine 24 East 8 Benedictine 16 Collinwood 6 Benedictine 14 Cathedral Latin 21 Benedictine 0 Massillon 22 Benedictine 26 John Adams 6 Benedictine 30 Saint Ignastius 16 denotes independent contest - denotes City Championship game Quick development ot interference is one of the reosont why Benedictirc s power plays work so effectively leading the woy for right half Greg Betts ore fullback Bob Zelino 65). quorterback Frank Fink(50) ond right guard lod Goltesr (behind Zehno). The Benedictine defensive squad held the 10 opponents to 97 points, yielding 14 in the first quarter ond 34, 16 and 33 in the second, third and fourth stanzas. In 304 trips, the foes rushed for 865 yards ond a 2.85 average. Forty-eight completions in 152 attempts produced 647 yards with 15 thefts. The 89 first downs came on 54 rushing, 26 passing and nine on penalties. The Bengal defenders forced the opposition to relinquish the pigskin 49 times on punts, and 14 on fumbles. Fullback John Kane uses o well-applied shoulder block to bottle up two Bait Tech defenders He ond his fellow classmates left tackle lorry McMonamon, left holf Glenn Novak ond left guard Tony Russ, were the four sophomores on the 1963 varsity squad 117 The outcome of the 1963 Chority gone is reflected on the joyful fo e� of the victors, Benedictine's vorsify gridders. os they cele-brote in the Municipol sfodium lo ket room ofter the r 30-16 triumph o«er defending city king Soint Ignatius. Right safety Fronk Fink cuts in front of Soint Ignatius end Mike Gaul to knock down this Wildcat oeriol while right cornerbock 8ob Zelino bocks him up. The Bengal grid sters held the highly-touted Wildcot offense to o net 281 yords while amassing 328. 118 the activity of The victory by the Bengals over Saint Ignatius in the 1963 Charity game represented their sixth city championship in 11 appearances in the lake-front classic and the first triumph by an East Senate team in the last five playoffs. Benedictine now possesses a stadium record of six wins, three losses and two ties. Against the Wildcats, its mark is 5-1-1. Scores of the 11 Bengal trips list: 1948—Benedictine 7, South 0; 1950—Benedictine 14, Saint Ignatius, 14; 1952—Benedictine 26, Saint Ignatius 18; 1953—Benedictine 14, Rhodes 40; 1955—Benedictine 47, Saint Ignatius 6; 1956— Benedictine 19, Saint Ignatius 7; 1957—Benedictine 27, Saint Ignatius 3; 1959—Benedictine 12, John Marshall 12; 1960—Benedictine 0, John Marshall 6; 1962—Benedictine 0; Saint Ignatius 6; 1963— Benedictine 30, Saint Ignatius 16. With Quarterback Joe Palagyi supplying the infc'ference. Bengal left half Greg Morn skirts right end to Wildcat six-yard line. Moment! later, fullback Bob Ztlino plunged one yard for the fourth Blue and White touchdown. Benedictines frank fink appears to hove th.s poss intended for Soint Ignatius end Tom Furlong sofely in his grasp, but the five foot, six-inch, 165 pound senior wosn’t able to contain the ball for the interception. The other Bengal defender is lef safety Greg Morn 119 14 athletic teams and I I Among those who occupied the speaker loblc ot the annual football banquet were (left to right) guest speoker OkV McCann. Director of the Professional Football Hall of Fome in Canton, Ohio; hcod football coach Augic Bossu. and assistant varsity grid and varsity bosketball mentor Chuck Reynolds. At the lectum is Ate Zirin of the Plain Dealer who presented the chom pionship trophy to Benedictine on behalf of that newspaper The 1963 Benedictine varsity football squad was honored at the annual Parents-Boosters' grid banquet in the school's cafeteria. Besides receiving individual varsity letters, the team was presented with the Plain Dealer City Championship trophy and the Ed Beskid Memorial trophy by the Knights of Columbus. In addition, the Parents-Boosters donated a plaque inscribed with the names of the senior players. The s varsity Bengal who earned speciol ottention by their ploy during the season ore (left to right) seniors Ed Ftozel (Universe Bulletin Senate all-Co'holic, Plain Dealer oll-East Senote honorable mention), Jim Yocknow. Bob Zelino. Ron Torda, junior Greg Betts (Plain Dealer all-Eost Senate honorable mention) ond senior John Sanders (PresStor award for performance ogomst Cathedral lotm, Plom Dealer all-Eost Senote honoroble mention. Universe Bulletin Senote oll-Cotholk honorable mention) Denms Corrigan, ossistont junior vorsity football ond vorsity wrestling coach, presided over the grid feast os master of ceremonies. Holding the 1963 Plain Dealer City Championship trophy are varsity grid co-coptams Bob Zelina (Ml) and Ron Tordo For their outstanding participation in the past scoson, these Bcngol leodcrs were named to the lol towing post-season all-star squads Associated Press all Stotc honorable mention; Plain Deoler all scholastic (Zelina, also Press all-scholostici Plain Dealer all-East Senate; Press all-East Senote. Universe Bulletin Senote oll-Catholic. Jim Yadinow. by his performance during the 1963 grid campaign, merited nearly every distinction possible for a high school gr dder. The senior end gained these post-season laurels Associated Press ond Un.tcd Press Internotionol all-State end; all-Colholic all-American honorable mention; end on North teom in High School All-Star gome Aug. 8 at Cantons Fawcett stadium Ploin Dealer oil-scholastic; Press all scholastic Plain Deoler oll-East Senate Press all-East Senate Universe Bulletin Senote ollCatholi ; PrcsStor dor his play in the Collinwood battle-, most valuable ployor m the Chority gome. 121 Benedictine's vanity footboll players. os well os oil Bengol athletes, realize that praver ploys o big port in the success of their sports endeovors. Thus, these gridders prepore remotely for the gome by attending doily Moss in the high school chapel. Here, they soy o last-minute proyer for protection from serious injury Ond for victory. Contributing to Benedictine othletics in the role of cheerleaders during the football ond bosketboll seosons thrs yeor were (left to right) sophomore John loketek, senior Syl vester Kolton. senior captain Joe Zuponcic. senior John Korpmski. sophomore Joe Zoksr and (not in picture) |unioc Jim Strotmsky. 122 4 intramural programs An integral part of a high school or any kind of athletic event, cheering is one thing that does not develop slowly. It is that spontaneous activity of the spectator that makes him a participant in the sport. For the best results, however, the vocal strength of the crowd must be directed into uniform and appropriate cheers. This is the task of the cheerleaders. At Benedictine this year, this task has been carried out by a squad of six students captained by senior Joe Zupancic. The rest of the staff included seniors Sylvester Kolton and John Karpin-ski, junior Jim Strazinsky and sophomore John laketek and Joe Zalar. Senior Pete Cordello proved o big Kit at one of Benedictine's student football rallies in tKe role of a football vernon of Ghoulordi, popu lar Cleveland television personality. Sponsor •ng skits ond rallies such as this, os well os promoting signpomting and other activities, were the jobs of the school's two student booster clubs, the Dominoes ond the Incas. 123 I I i Junior varsity In recording an East Senate record of four victories and three defeats, and a 5-3 overall showing, the Benedictine junior varsity football team relinquished its hold on the league title for the first time in three campaigns. The four successes registered by the Bengal reserves include triumphs over Padua Franciscan (non-loop), 32-0; Glenville, 16-0; East Tech, 34 0; East, 8-0; Cathedral Latin, 36-6. The losses came against Collinwood, 6-0; John Adams, 8-6; Thomas Edison (forfeit), 2-0. Starting on offense for coach Ed Yemec were ends Mark Ciccone and Lynn Treska, tackles George Koczwara and Norm Drongowski, guards Don Busi and Joe Benovich, center Jim Baumbick, quarterback Ron Ellis, halfbacks Dale Bacik and Morris Epps, fullback Gary Pniewski. The defensive stalwarts included ends John Liptak and Jerry Pilcavage, tackles Drongowski and Den Wichert, guards Baumbick and Frank Hyclak, linebackers Busi, Bacik and Joe Marcoguiseppe, safeties Pniewski and Attila Daray. Bengal right end Lynn Tresko prepares to gother in o perfect spiral from joy vee quarterback Pot Emrich during Benedictine's tussle with John Adams. Tresko captured Blue ond White scoring honors with 34 points THE 1963 BENEDICTINE JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD Top row (left to right1 Lynn Tresko. Joe Marcoguiseppe. BiNiMojor. Morns Epps, Ken Dzig-el. Ron Zophowski, Tom Nowok, Tom Iwon, Bob Hricik. Joe Benovich, Regg e White. Roy Inman row two ossistonl coach Dennis Corrigon. Ron Petrovich, Jerry Mihalek. Jim Frobotto. John liptok. George Kociworo, Jerry Pilcavage. Gory Pniewski. Ron Ellis. Tom Callahan. Dennis Wichert, Roger Kucero, John Billkk. coach Ed Yemec: row one—Steve Orowlom. Pot Emrich. Dole Book, Don Kniolo, co-captain Don Busi. co coptoln Attilo Doroy. Ron LoRiche. Roy Osolin. Frank Hyclok, Jim Baumbick. Mork Ciccone. monoger Ken Jokubecz All ore sophomores except |uni©rs Benovich Ellis, Epps. Hricik Iwon ond Koczwara Absent when this picture «os token were Norm Drongowsk. Ed Honicl. Woyne Morgan ond Adalbert Rcrko 124 Freshman In its first season under athletic director Joe Rufus and trainer Ron Gliha, Benedictine's freshman football squad compiled a five-win, one-loss record. The tyro victories, which included three shutouts, came at the expense of Holy Name, 30 0; Saint Edward, 20-0; Kirk, 22-8; Cathedral Latin, 44 14 and Padua Franciscan, 40-0. The lone setback was administered by Saint Joseph, 14-0. The Tiger offensive starting lineup featured ends John Ruolo and Jim Stewart, tackles Lou Zoletal and Mike Erlenbach or Nick Yantorn, guards Bob Mack and Tom Pavlik, center Doug Okonek, quarterback Jim Betts, halfbacks Larry Zelina and Bob Schaefer, fullback Bill Roff. The defensive regulars included ends Ruolo and Tom Schaefer, tackles Zaletal and Yantorn, guards Mack and Okonek, middle linebacker Jim Grimm, cornerbackers Roff and John Siracusa, safeties Zelina and Betts. Theie four Boby Bengali who eitobliihed themielvci firmly in the tyro bockheld during the teoton ore ittondmg left to righti left holt lorry Zelina, right holt Bob Schoefcr, i«neeling) quarterback Jim Betti and fullback Bill Roff THE 1963 BENEDICTINE FRESHMAN FOOT BAIL SQUAD Top row eft to right) Mike Erlenboch, Jim Stewart, Dennii Callahan. Tom Kcrfonto. Tom Pavlik, Raul Clardy, Brute Sonnholter, Joe D'Agotfino. Ken Greene, Tim Turocy. Pete Maitano. row two cooch Ron Gliho. Mike Niedtwiecki, Nick Yantorn, lou Zaletol, Jim Grimm, lorry Zelmo. Jim Betti, Greg Robervon. Mike Strom-iky, Jim Kickel. Jerry Kmctj. Joe Totoi, Tom Robitoil'n John Bogcrt, otiiitont coach lorry Naymik; row one Tom Schaefer. Bob Schaefer. John Siracuia. Ruii Moenr k Fronk Boiiu, Chuck Kudloty, Clarence Knopik, Bill Roff Bill Rini, Doug Okonek Denniv Ruvnak Abtent from thii picture ore Tom Anern. Bob Mock. Bob Rotaniki and John Ruolo j Junior Augm Tiieher (left), who potted the leoding overoge on the eight-mon Bcngol tquod, wot o vortity kegler ot o tophorrote. Deploying proper form (obove) it senior coptoin Bob Fitcher By compiling o total of 38 points and an eight-win, eight-loss, two-tie record, Benedictine's varsity bowling squad ended up in ninth place in the 19-teom Greater Cleveland interscholastic league standings. Father Florian, O.S.B., took over coaching duties for the last game of the season after the untimely death of former mentor Father Aloysius, O.S.B., Feb. 9. Father Aloysius had been serving as varsity keg coach for his thirteenth consecutive campaign. The Bengal pinmen outpointed Chanel, 3-1; Parma Senior, 4-0; Byzantine, 4-0; West, 4-0; Cathedral Latin, 4-0; Max Hayes, 4-0; Bay, 4-0; Shaw, 3-1. The Tiger keglers deadlocked South and Euclid, each 2-2, bui bowed to Parma Valley Forge, 4-0; Glenville, 31; Rhodes, 3-1; Collinwood, 4-0; Saint Ignatius, 3-1; Saint Edward, 3-1; Fairview, 4-0; Saint Joseph, 4-0. The B«n -d tinc 1963-64 vanity bowler t ond their averages luted ttonding— left to fight) tenior captain Bob Fitcher, 164 tenior Bob Prohotka. 159 tenior Joe Zuponcic, 166: (kneeling) junior Augie Titcher, 178 tenior John Grigoliunot, 172, junior Ken Gordyan, 156: (not in picture) |unior Al Pipo. 157; junior Work Shonbok. 150. Bowling Checking their infromurol score sheet ore senior bowlers i standing—lelt to right) Chuck Ciuni, Bob Wehrenberg. Vytoutot Ooilide, Rich Kutmo. (teoted) Rich Zid|unot. Rich Chopot ond Renoto Coniglio They portki-pored in Benedictine' keg leogue ofter school ot Colony lone . 12716 Buckeye rood Benedictine's first semester 22-teom intramural bowling league was the nineteenth straight under the supervision of Father Aloysius, O.S.B. Champion of the two-division loop was the Carpetbaggers of the class A, junior-senior circuit. Following the tragic death of Father Aloysius, Father Florian, O.S.B., took over direction of the school's second term mural keg program. Junior John Homocek know tho� lor consistency. the bowler should watch neither the boll nor the pint, but oim ot the arrow mork on the alley Senior kegler Chuck Cium demonttrotos the intense concentration necessary to moke e-rery Irome count in rolling o high gome. 127 Basketball Junior left guard John Totcor goet high obove hit Glcnvillc defenders to e ut o two-point layup In the 17 confetti in which he tow action. Totcor conned 88 morkert. 8ened ctine’t 1964-65 vorsity batketball squad will boost nine returneeet from this yeor't eleven-mon teom which included Wending—left to right cooch Chuck Reynolds, tophomore Pot Emrich, junior Jim Hodokievic. tenior Dole Kulbogo, |unio' Rich Koprowski. junior John Totcor. junior mono ger Sieve Dobrowtki, sophomore monoger Bob Thompton. (kneeling) sophomore Lorry Young, |unior Jock Dienet, junior Konrad Kmeti, junior Greg Morn, senior Joe Pology . junior Morrit Epps ond sophomore monoger John Motor. In the 18-gome, 1963-64 season, Benedictine's varsity basketball registered an overall record of two victories and 16 defeats. The Bengal team, which included only one letterman at the end of the year, won one while losing 13 contests in East Senate competition to finish in last place in the eight-team standings. The Blue and White quintent amassed a total of 1117 points for an average of 62 per tilt. Coach Chuck Reynolds, guiding his initial Tiger varsity, listed a starting lineup of junior left forward Greg Marn, 5-11; sophomore right forward Pat Emrich, 6; senior center Dale Kulbago, 6-7; left guards senior Joe Palagyi, 5-10, or junior John Tascar, 5-11; right guards sophomore Larry Young, 5-11, or junior Jack Dienes, 5-9. Sophomore right forword Pot Emrich stretches to overcome a height disadvantage in pursuit of onother Bengal bostet In his first year on the Tiger vorsity. Emrich wot a starter the entire season and led the Tiger scorers with 2Ab points on 93 field goals and 60 free throws 129 1963-64 Benedictine varsity basketball results: Overall record—two victories, 16 defeats East Senate mark one win, 13 losses Benedictine 65 Glcnvillc 93 Benedictine 62 East Tech 79 Benedictine 44 Eost 85 Benedictine 56 Collinwood 63 Benedictine 71 Cathedral Latin 80 Benedictine 57 John Adams 74 Benedictine 70 ‘Salem Senior 61 Benedictine 63 ‘Cleveland Heights 68 Benedictine 48 John Hay 56 Benedictine 67 Glenville 77 Benedictine 58 East Tech 105 Benedictine 55 Eost 85 Benedictine 69 Collinwood 81 8enedictine 82 Cathedral Latin 71 Benedictine 71 John Adams 86 Benedictine 63 John Hay 67 Benedictine 49 Saint Edward 69 Benedictine 67 Lincoln 75 •denotes independent contest denotes state sectionol tournament gome As the onty lottcrmon on th 1963-6 bosk«tbo squad. Benedictine's Dole Kulbago, o three-year varsity veteran, wo runnerup in individual scoring with 244 points on 85 tielders ond 74 charity tosses. Awoiting the outcome of this jump shot by Pot Emrkh is |unior Left forward Rich Koprowski. In Benedictine's only league victory over Cothedrol lot'll. Emrich tollied 32 points, pulled down 21 rebounds ond wos subsequently named to the Dfeom Five, the Plain Dealer's weekly oll-stor coge squod Fingertip control it enhibited by the Bengolt' lorry Young at the tophomore right guord ottemptt thit jumping one-honder. Following the thot it |ontor center Jim Hodokievic ibchmd Young). Malung the mot! of hit tix-foot, tevcn inch Irome, tenior center Dole Kulbago bottlei for o thot while junior left forward Greg Morn (44) pieporet for o pottible rebound. Morn placed third in Bengal tcoring honort with o total of 215 morkert t I i 'i I I r I i The limit of five men on the court to o tcom require that the remaining squad member mutt it the bench and wait for an oppor tunity to get in the gome. The fact that thi it o tediou totk it reflected on the facet of theie vartity cogcrt who include (left to fight) cooch Chuck Reynold , Joe Pologyi, Jock D'onot (partiolly hidden), Jim Hodakieveic (alto hidden), John Totcor, Konrod Kmeli. Dennit Nagy, manager Bob Thompton and (bock row) Morris Epps. Benedictine it ottured of adequate cheer-loading for the next few yoort from these freshmen who formed a tquad during the post bosketboll seaton. The Cheerleader are (left to right i lorry Patrick, Ron Sojd. Mork Chmielocki. Rott Brankotelli and John Jugenheimer. 132 The 1963 64 Bencdictirc junior varsity basketball squad listed standing left to right) coach Ed Yemec. Jerry Flonnery. Joe Zolor, Norm D'ongowski, Dove Sovol Emil Mornock. moooger Steve Dabrowski. kneeling) Don Bow, John liptok. Jerry Miholek. Mike Fee Glenn Novak ond John Kane The 'one junior on the otherwise all-sophomore team wot Mornock. Junior varsity In its initial season under coach Ed Yemec, the Benedictine junior varsity basketball squad finished with an overall record of five triumphs and 12 defeats and a four-win, 10-loss East Senate showing. The Bengals reserves turned back Collinwood, 39-37 and 46-36; John Hay, 56-39 and 42-37; Saint Edward (independent), 49-42. The Tiger cagers succumbed to Glenville, 47-30 and 50-38; East Tech, 61-30 and 55-34; East, 69 47 and 47-33; Cathedral Latin, 63-28 and 36-34; John Adams, 60-29 and 78-40; Salem (independent), 64-56; Cleveland Heights (independent), 57-28. The jay vee starting quintet included left forward John Kane, 5-10; right forward Jerry Mihalek, 5-9; center Dove Sovol, 6-2; left guard Emil Hornack, 5-1 1; right guard Mike Fee, 5-10. leaving the field behind is left forword John Kone os he breaks open for this Bengal two-pointer against John May on the Blue ond White court Freshman i At the end of its 14-game schedule, Benedictine's freshman basketball squad posted a record of 11 victories and three setbacks. The Baby Bengals, coached for the first campaign by Father Florian, O.S.B., surpassed Chanel, 43-34 and 28-24; Holy Name, 53-39 and 39-22; Cathedral Latin, 38-23 and 43-25; Thomas Edison, 44-29; Podua Franciscan, 48-19; Our Lady of Lourdes, 51-23 and 31-20; Collinwood, 50-47. The three defeats came against Saint Joseph, 35-31 and 37-35, and Saint Edward, 60-32. The Tiger regulars included left forward Mike Dula, 6; right forward Lou Zaletal, 6; center Dave Petschauer, 6-2; left guard Jim Betts, 5-10; right guard Larry Zelina, 5-10. Unhampered by defending playeri, Bengal trcihmon left guard Terry Koponio loili in for on eoiy two pomtt Included on Berca ctir'e'i 1963 64 freihmon boUetboll iquod are (Handing left to right) cooch Father Flonon, O.S B.. Jim Grimm, Mike Dula, Mike Stroiiniky, Oon Stolariki. tou Zaletal. Dan lawion. ikneelmg Doug Okonek. Rich Sobol. Chuck Romanchik. Do� e Petichouer, Jim Betti, lorry Zelmo and Tom Robitaille. Mining from the pKture ore Ed Otwonkowiki. Terry Koponio. Mike Niediwiecki and Jim Stewort. Wrestling The 1963 64 Benedictine vorsity wrestlors, coached by Dennis Corrigan (left ond their weight divisions ore (standing left to right: cooch Corr.gon; senior John Karpmtki, 165 pounds: junior Dennis Kroynok, 175 senior co-captoin len Rychlik. 185; sophomore Frank Myclok. 15-4 sophomore Reggie white. 138; sophomore Jock Carroll. 120-127. (kneeling) senior Joe Jablonski. 138-145-154 junior Dan Fink, 112; junior Frank Destro, 127 133. senior co-coptain Bob Kinickt, 103, junior Eugene Corroh. 120-127. sophomore Joe Marcoguiseppe. 133-138-145. Benedictine's 1963-64 varsity wrestling squad completed its 12-match slate with an overall record of four victories and eight downfalls and a 3-6 Senate escutcheon. Coach Dennis Corrigan's third Bengal mat squad bested Glenville, 34-13; West, 32-9, Lincoln, 21-14 and Gilmour (independent), 20-11. The Tiger grapplers fell to West Tech, 21-19; South, 32-13; John Marshall, 29-14; Rhodes, 26-14; John Adams, 22-15; Collinwood, 28-16; Saint Joseph (independent), 32-8; Saint Edward (independent), 26-17. In the 10-team Catholic Invitational at Saint Edward, the Blue and White groaners placed fifth with 44 points while at the four-way Warrensville Invitational they were third with 56 markers. It might oppeor to be a lopsided match but coach Dennis Corrigan it merely demonstrating the fine points of the sport with the aid of his senior co-captains Bob Kimcki (on top) ond len Rychlik r i Benedictine's Jo? Morcoguiseppe (on fop) tokes odvontoge of the situation by planning hi next move The sophomore wrestler competed in the 133, 138 and 145-pound weight divisions. Included on Benedictine' 1963-64 vanity reserve wrestling squad were (stonding left to tight) sophomore Aurelio DiPoolo, 103 pound ; sophomore Bob Ve|dovcc. 120; sophomore Pool Nagy, 175; junior Rich Toricska, 138. coach Dennis Corrigan; (kneeling) freshman Rich Schick, 130; fresh-mon Russ Moenich, 120 freshman John Siracusa. 127, freshman Joe Scoccola, 112 Benedictine |umor Dennis Kroynok (above ■ applies o combination loot and shoulder hold with the hope o! turning over and eventually pinning hi 175-pound opponent. With speed. determination and experience. senior co-captain Bob Kinklo (right ach ered a nine-win. two-tic mark, the only unblemished seoson record on the Bergol sauoc Kinicki topped his 103-pound division in the Cothohc Invitational and took second place in the state sectional tournament from the pained expression on the face of his Gi'mour foe. the hold Benedictine junior Eugene Carroll ibelow; hos on his left shoulder must no be very comfortoblo. Corroll conquered his opponents in the Cothol and Worrensmlle Invitational and was fourth in the sectional tourney 137 Intramurals In Benedictine's 23-team intramural basketball league, class 4C beat class 3F, 18 to 17, with senior Elmer Meszaros canning the winning basket with nine seconds left for the loop championship. The victors, who had conquered their 12-team senior division, included, besides Meszaros, co-captains Rich Cermok and Ron Hardon, Chet Bortosik, Lad Gollesz, Bob Malinowski, Bob Sobota and Rich Zidjunas. The juniors, tops in their 10-teom circuit, listed captain Arvyd Petrus, Bob Bombolew-ski. Dale Krusoe, Al Pipe, Ron Rittle, George Sibel and Jim Vieland. The members of both the champion and runner-up squads received individual trophies. Junior Dole Kruvoe takes o |ump shot over the outstretched orm of senior lod Gollesz during the intramural basketball title gome Wotch ing the action at left is Rich Zid|onos of the senior contender!. Getting this shot o� oy despite the delensive efforts of junior Bob Bombolewski is senior timer Mesioros, Moving in at right for a possible rebound is junior Arvyd Petrus 138 Under the supervision of varsity wrestling coach Dennis Corrigan, 137 participants underwent elimination matches until one champion reigned in each of the 12 weight divisions. The winners, each of whom received a trophy, and their sections include freshman Mike Urbancic, 98 pounds; freshman Don Stolla, 106; freshman Joe Scoccola, 115; freshman Henry Kinicki, 123; freshman Russ Moenich, 130; freshman John Siracusa, 136; junior Jim Vieland, 141; freshman Bruce Sonnhalter, 148, sophomore John Kane, 158; senior Dan Wheatley, 168; freshman Larry Zelina, 178; junior Paul Schmidt, heavyweight. Frethmon Rruce Sonnhalter appear! to hove gomed the upper bond here and he eventu oily triumphed in hit 148 pound molch with frethmon Tim Turocy Serving ot official it mvrot mot dire tor ond vanity wrettlmg men tor Oennit Corrigan In o 136-pound contett. frethmon John Sirocuto (on top) ot th.t point held hi foe. frethmon Doug Moncino, in on unfovor able predKoment ond went on to win the match with wrettlmg coach Dennit Corngon colling the holdt. I Baseball THE 1963 BENEDICTINE VARSITY BASEBAll SQUAD— City and icctionol tournomgnt cbompiom (standing left to fight) coach Augic Bony, pitcher John Sander , pitcher Joe Polagyi, firil bawmon Jim Yocknow. pitcher-outtielder lod Hercieg. pitcher Jim Modokicwc, pitcher Dove Rygtel. third boiemon Frank Fink, (kneeling) mon-oger Bob Borrbolewik.. captain rlghttieldcr Brent Mor cogyiteppe. cotcher-oytlielder Al Zahn, coichor-left-tielder-third boiemon Chock Andenon. pitcher Ron Bohoc. centerfielder Sol Colluro. catcher Dennit Nagy. Korekeeper Mike Qyinn. Mining from thn pictore ore lecond boiemon Tom Pluto ond ihortitop Carl Felice The 1963 Benedictine varsity baseball squad achieved an overall record of 21 victories, three defeats and one deadlock. The Bengals rolled to their third consecutive city championship with a spotless Senate mark of nine triumphs. The Tiger diamond squad was eliminated from tournament competition in the district finals by Parma, 5-0, after copping the sectional title. In 10 straight seasons under coach Augie Bossu, Benedictine has garnered 174 wins, 41 losses and one tie and five league titles, in '55, '56, '61, '62 and '63. Mentor Bossu has also piloted Bengal squads to the finals of the state tourney in '56 and the semifinals in '55 and '62. The 1963 Benedictine diamond squad was hard hit with serious injuries. During the first contest against Rocky River, second baseman Tom Pluto, in attempting to break up a double play, was struck in the right eye by a thrown ball and sidelined for the remainder of the season. Three games later, in the second Collinwood battle, Frank Fink, who had switched from third to second base to replace Pluto, broke his right ankle while sliding into third and was likewise benched for the last three tilts. Both players, however, eventually recovered from their injuries. The tight lettermen who will form the nucleus for Bened'Ctme 1 1V64 vort'ty baseball tquod or bonding left to right ter.or Outfielder lod Hercxeg. junior pitcher Dove Rygiel ond Jim ModokievK venter first baiemo Jim Yocknow. (kneeling) teniort third botemon Fronk Fink, pitcher John Sondert. pitcher Joe Pology ond cotcher Denmt Nagy Cooch Augie Bottu ditcloted that he hot moved Hercxeg from the mound to the outfield for added defensive and offensive strength Ihit yeor. hn third on the Bengol varsity, pitcher John Sondert, who was halfback ond comerbacker on the Bengol city champion grid squad. will be building on on olready outstanding record. As o lophomore. he collected on eight-win. cne-lott escutcheon olong with an eorned run-averoge of 2.09 ond 82 strikeouts, lost teoson. Sanders gomed a 5-1 mork ond o 1.00 earned-run-overoge while fanning 84 141 I i ) In two yeort os o regular on the Bengal vortity baseball sqvod, Dennis Nogy hot proven hit abilities with both bat ond glove. At o sophomore he held down the centerfield potitian ond ot o junior he wot stotioned behind the plote. I listening intently ot cotcher Dennis Nogy (crouching) reviews the tignalt ore I left to right) Bengal pitchort John Sanders. Joe Palogyi, lod Hercteg. Dove Rygiel ond Jim Hodokievic. This yeor Hercieg it moving from pitcher to ccntcrficldor. lost yeor these five Tiger hurlert potted o collective eomed-rvn-average of 1.29. 142 h. Bcncdklinc’i power ot the plate will be centered in (left to right] temort Frank Fink, Dennis Nagy ond Jim Yacknow, all three year men on the tiger vornty who lost year registered botting overages of 286. 288 and 321 respectively. In hit first year on the 8engol diomond squao last seovon. Joe Polagyi led the Tiger mound staff in womloss records, with on 8 0 mark, ond in earned run overages, with a 0.72 figure Pologyi wos olso a vorsity Bengal in football ond basketball 1963 BENEDICTINE VARSITY BASEBALL RESULTS: Independent Benedictine 1 Cleveland Heights 1 Benedictine 14 Maple Heights 3 Benedictine 5 University 6 Benedictine 6 Eastlake North 4 Benedictine 8 Bedford 5 Benedictine 12 Shaker Heights 7 Benedictine 27 Oberlin 0 Benedictine 0 Oberlin 1 Benedictine 5 Saint Edward 0 Benedictine 10 Rocky River 8 Benedictine 16 Rocky River 1 Benedictine 4 John Adams 3 Senate Benedictine 6 John Adams 1 Benedictine 3 Lincoln 1 Benedictine 7 Saint Ignatius 3 Benedictine 11 Cathedral Latin 6 Benedictine 8 Collinwood 0 Benedictine 4 South 1 Benedictine 6 West Tech 3 Benedictine 12 West 4 Benedictine 4 Holy Nome 0 Sectional tournament Benedictine 2 Collinwood 1 Benedictine 10 John Adams 3 District tournament Benedictine 3; Chagrin Falls 2 Benedictine 0; Parmo 5 Track B«ned'C� ine's senior Greg Crone, who weon the Blue ond White colon m Ke mile ond holf-mile event . reoliie thol rigorous training is necessory before on othlete it ready to run in competition One of the oreo's top contender in tho 50-yard doth. Bengal trackman Chet Wojoechowski set a record in copping thol event lost year at the Saint Joseph invita-tionol. This year the senior represents Benedictine's prime hope for track recognition. Featured on Benedictine's 1964 varsity track schedule are 14 engagements. Coach Ed Yemec's fourth Tiger cinder squad will compete in: Knights of Columbus arena meet, March 14; Greater Cleveland indoor clash, March 20; Mansfield relays, April 10 and 11; dual meets with Saint Edward, April 14 and Chanel, April 16; Bellaire relays, April 25; dual tussle with Our Lady of Lourdes, April 28; West Tech relays. May 1; dual encounter with West, May 5; Saint Joseph invitational. May 9; district tilt. May 15 and 16; triangular bottle with South and Cathedral Latin, May 19; state finals (should the team have a qualifier). May 22 and 23; Senate meet. May 29. 144 Forming the nucleus of the 1964 8engol trock squad are left to right) senior Greg Crone, junior 8ob Cherosky and senior Chet Wo(cie-chowski. Crone and Woiciechowski ore veterans of two seasons while Cherosky. Benedictine's lone hurdler, has had one year of experience THE 1964 BENEDICTINE VARSITY TRACK SQUAD Top row (left to right sopho mores Rich Jockson. Adclbert Rcrko. Don Kmolo, Dove Korosi, [unior Bob Cherosky. sophomore Rich Brichta, senior Jim Sobol, junior John Bertosa. row two ivnior Clor ence Smith, sophomore Tom Morovec, |onior Paul Schmidt, sophomores Mike Dobrmic. Tom Nowok, Ken D?ig el. senior Doug Me-Alcer. sophomore Reggie White, cooch Ed Yemec. row one sophomores Jim Spring, Don Andrysok. Felix Poteote. Tom Hughes, senior Greg Crane, junior Tom Flowers, senior Chet Woiciechowski, |unior AI Sontilli ond sophomore Tom Hudok. V Golf The 1964 Benedictine varsity golf squad will be the fifth Bengal representative in the six-team Greater Cleveland Catholic league and the fourth under the guidance of Father Florian, O.S.B., who aided in the circuit's foundation five seasons ago. Last year, the Tiger links-men achieved an eight-win, two-tie loop record. They were defeated in a play-off by Saint Joseph which posted a 9-1-0 mark. Senior tim la von. o three-year veteran an the Bengal varsity goll teom, demonstrates the upright swing thot provides thot e� fro distance oH the tee lost yeor junior Oole Krusoe placed second in the district golf tojrnoment in Columbus This seoson. his third on the T.ger varsity. Krusoe represents on important factor in the Bengols' championship dreoms. His brother Bob was o Blue ond White linhsmon on the '58. '59 ond '60 squaos. Coached by Father Florian, O SB (left), the 196 Benedictine vorsity golf teom will hove a nucleus of left to right junior Oole Krusoe. senior Tim Lawson and senior 80b Sabota This will be Soboto s second seoson on the squoa while Krusoe ond lowson ore both three-year Tiger linksmen The five rcturnect who will bolitcr thiv ycof s Bet-gol tennu iquod lul icniorj standing left to right John Nowolonic. Jim Mond el-ew� ki. Ri h Chopov kneeling) Doug McAlecr and Dennii Szweda Tennis Devgnated by Coach Trank AAocugo os COptoin lor the 1964 Tiger tenon quad is senior netmon John Nowolonic, a veteran ol two Bengal court teomv Nine engagements loom on the schedule of the 1964 Benedictine varsity tennis squad, which competes in the five-team southern division of the Cleveland high school league. Coach Frank Macuga, in his third season os Bengal net mentor, disclosed that this year's courtmen will include seniors Tom Amersbach, Rich Chapas, Dan Masica, Doug McAleer, Jim Mondzelewski, John Nowolonic, Dennis Szweda,- junior Greg Caniglia and sophomore John Skuly. 147 A It is not unusual that the term used regarding graduation is commencement. In the truest sense, the recognition of 12 years of accomplishment does mark a beginning. The boy of 14 who enters Benedictine is transformed to a man of 18; and the habits and attitudes which have been developed with this newly-acquired manhood will largely shape his own destiny and that of those around him with respect to the common goal of mankind: to know, love and serve God in this world and be happy with Him for eternity in heaven. 148 With Christ at commencement 150 Business Patrons Biccm Brothers Funeral Home 521 5 Fleet avenue Cleveland 5, Ohio Ml 1-9128 The Buckeye House Restaurant Cocktail Lounge 23135 Lorain avenue Fairview Park 26, Ohio 734-3555 Danko Home Improvement Company 35 1 8 West 1 37th street CL 2-2252 Mihalek Millwork 14305 Caine avenue 581-1033 Orban's Flowers 1 1520 Buckeye road 721-1500 Steve's Delicatessen 7602 Union avenue 341-9560 Personal Patrons Mr. and Mrs. John Amersbach Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bocho Edward Bartosik Mr. and Mrs. John Billick Mrs. Irene Bombolewski Miss Mary Ann Cozzone Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cozzone Mrs. Agnes Czoja Mr. and Mrs. Sam R. 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Vcjdovcc Mr. and Mrs. Fronk Waligorski Mr. and Mrs. Williom Weber Jr. Wehrenberg family Mr. and Mrs. Herman Weigond Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Zclnskas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zclina Mr. and Mrs. Fronk Zcmek Joseph Zupancic 151 w I I A c k n 0 w 1 e d g m e n t s For generous assistance in the production of the 1964 Benedictine we wish to thank the following individuals and associations. 'Principal Father Luke, O.S.B., and Benedictine's faculty. ’Those who participated in the yearbook financial drive. 'Harvey Singerman and Mrs. Elaine Pinzone of Character Arts Studio incorporated, 10400 Buckeye road. 'The Catholic Universe Bulletin. 'Edwards Brothers incorporated, 2500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan and its representative, James Hamill. Thomas J. Sudik Editor-in-chief 152 I