Brother Rice High School - Quest Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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Rice Sodality Concerts Catholic Faith to Action Charity plays key role in school's hard working Sodality Terry Hohner, jim Dewan and john Cyprus collect canned soups from Guy Piche and Bill Willson during the Thanksgiving food drive. Each room donated canned fruits, vegetables, and various desserts. The food was then distributed. Br. Grimaldi, moderator of Sodality, partakes in the planning of its specialized tutoring for the underpriviledged. Seated are Bob james and Mark Walsh. 80 In the modern world, with its pre- occupation with material goods, the Christ- ian must learn a set of true values early in life. But being aware of these ideals form- ing Christian thought is not enough. He must help spread these love-oriented values in the world. Under the moderation of Br. JA. Crimaldi, the Sodality has actively propagated the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. The annual Thanksgiving drive brought food to many needy families in the area for the holiday celebration. Worlcing with the indigent children of St. Rose of Lima parish, the Sodality members made a truly Christ-like sacrifice. By their acts the Sodalists have drawn closer to Cod and ob- tained a better understanding of 'icharityf' Guy Piche and Bill Willson look over hooks on display in the library during Catholic Book Week.

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Stnelents onrish Slbtzrh of Interest Into Blazing F are Through School Activities gk JL we fx X ' S 5 'W' ?'i ! -1- x 3 - Q The urge to contribute some creative spark of self into oneis school leads students to start and join activities. The complexities of math, the intrigues of the theatre, the cogency of debate, the satis- faction of sports, and the compre- hension of literature, all display the talents of the creative. At Brcr ther Rice, the ever growing list of activities attests to the desires of thc students to group beyond the regions of the classroom and dis- cover some Held where they can surpass their own expectations. 'xs is I it y - ---i---.-- t - Ns. 79

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During the upperelassmen retreat many students took advantage of and George McLaughlin use the time profitably. The opportunity of their extra time hy visiting chapel. Here Ted Szydlowski, Al Kaiser confession was made use of by Ed Cesarone as well as many others. Da s 0 Recollection rozfide Time or SeKE1faluati0n Prayer, meditation are keys for success Retreat offers many the time to receive advice and ahsolution from parish priests such as Fr. Flannigan who hears the confession of Brian McNaught. Three times a year, the students at Bro- ther Rice break from their daily routine to pause and re-evaluate their lives. These three days form the Days of Recollection. During this time students are provided with the opportunity to suspend their daily activity and turn to their spiritual lives. A series of spiritual talks and an opportunity for confession were aimed at the renewal of spiritual fervor. Between the talks, per- iods for meditation are provided. At the close of the day, Mass and Benediction are offered to end the day. The breaks allow the students to contemplate on their futures without any outside influence, something seldom obtained at any other time. Fr. McDonald, a selected lecturer for upperclass- men retreats, speaks to the junior class. 81