Cathedral Griffin High School - Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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Brother Wilken who had left the school at the end of the pre- vious year passed away in August, news that saddened his Spring- field friends. The new school continued to rise and with 530 now enrolled at Cathedral, the need for more space was becoming even clearer. A full time counselor was added to the staff that year and experi- mental methods were introduced inthe religion and foreign lan- guage departments. The 25th Graduating Class Cheerleaders: Standing, l. to R.: Barb Nudo, Marilyn O'Hara, Pal Cummins. Kneeling, L. zo R.: Sharon Trayner, Jenny Kassube, Shirley Crouch. Bro. Raymond Wilken The needfor more space was apparent. l Snake Dances were popular happenings at pep rallies. jb-

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5 Father Raymond Field, C.S.V. Father Ray Field came to Cathedral Boys High School in 1954. He would teach various subjects over his 14 years at the two schools, but he is most prob- ablv remembered by most grads as Dean of Discipline. He was first asked to take this office in 1958 and he served out that schoolyear. ln 1962 he was again asked to become Dean and this time held that unenviablejobfor the next six years. Father Fields roar sometimes echoed down the halls ofboth schools, but most realized that his roar was worse than his bite. Fairness was second nature to Father Field and each decision was agonized over with the beneht ofthe doubt often given to the culprit. He was trulv concerned about the welfare of the individual and this came through in his dealings with the students. Father Field is one Dean of Discipline remembered with respect and affection by those who were his charges. When he left Griffin, Father entered the parish ministry. He is currentlv completing a well earned sabbati- cal year at Berkeley in California. twlaf ' Fr. Patj. Durkin Fr. Casimir S. Paul Fr. Marion B. Schuetz Bro. Wm. Dunlap Bro. james P. Farrelly Miss Marie Fmend A new principal, Father Joseph Canella, greeted the students who returned to school in September. Father Raymond Field became the new Dean of Discipline, a post that he would hold for seven years. The Viatorian staff now numbered 19, the largest faculty to date. New arrivals included Fathers Patrick Durkin, Casimir Paul. Marion Schuetz, Brother William Dunlap and Brother James Farrelly. Miss Marie Fruend alsojoined the staff and would remain for many years. Mr. Robert Astroth also arrived to help with the athletic program Ou' WM the Old' ' ' and became Athletic Director. in with the new.

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Boxing as introduced by Fr. Lutz. 59football team hadfour with All-State honorable mention status. V 5, 7. 'ffff 8 ,I C! L If f, .4-1 Chimes stajj' appreciation dinner includes John Corredato, The football team again cap- tured the City title and Father Lutz introduced the manly art of boxing to Cathedral students. The band continued to put on spec- tacular shows and win awards for excellence throughout the State. flst rowfacing, secondfrom rightj Again graduating seniors won thirteen Illinois State Merit Schol- arships. One ofthe ll2 graduates of 1959 was John Corredato, the current pastor of St. Joseph's par- KZSMQQ Father Eugene Lutz, C.S.V. Many colorful and unique men and women contributed their tal- ents to Cathedral and Griffin over thehfifty years of their existence. One ofthe most popular of these was Father Lutz. Father Lutz was a member ofthe armedlforces in World War ll and spent several years as a prisoner of war in a Japanese concentration camp. Following his release he decided to become a priest and entered the Clerics of St. Viator. Follow- ing ordination in 1954, Father Lutzjoined thefaculty at Cathe- dral and remained through 1962. Father Lutz was one ofthose men who met the student as a friend but retained their respect in the classroom. He introduced boxing as an extracurricular ac- tivity and saw to it that disputes between students were settled peacefully with the gloves. The Viatorian community took advantage of his ability to deal efl .fectively with young men and tapped him to work with its can- didatesjor religious life. Today Father Lutz resides in McHenry, Illinois, thelformer summer camp ofthe Viatorians, and now a retreat center andparish com- munitylfor residents ofthe area. 5-1