Cathedral High School - Chimes Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Our Bishops A group of men who dedicate their lives to God and serve in the highest order of the priesthood, the Bishops of Los Angeles, work zealously in performing the duties of their office. Since it is fitting that some acknowledgment of our appreciation be given, we extend to our Bishops the sincere gratitude of the entire student body for the spiritual and financial aid given for the betterment of Cathedral High School, in particular this year for the new school offices and the new locker room. His Eminence James Francis Cardinal Mclntyre Archbishop of Los Angeles P Aid,

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The Year Chief, Manuel Jimenez, Executive Editor, and Tony Valtier . . . New Cathedral banner is purchased through efforts of the Seniors . . . 600 teen-agers attend sock- hop held in gym . . . Members of the Block C demonstrate hidden talent on initia- tion night . . . Five Cathedral graduates take their first vows as Christian Brothers, Sam and Louie Rubino, Eddy Diaz, Dick Yamate and Ed Olvera, class of ' 56, receive the habit of the sons of the St. La Salle, and Jim Palmersheim, Student Body Presi- dent ' 55- ' 56 enters the Mont . . . Thinking caps and cramming are the vogue during Semester exams . . . The Annual Student Body retreat is conducted by Father Charles Gilfoyle, C.P., speaking on death, sin, vocations. Bishop Alden J. Bell cele- brates Mass in the gym to conclude the retreat . . . RAINY FEBRUARY . . A successful night rally, featuring the Glee Club, Vince Torrenueva, Ernie Del F ante combo, the Velvetones, the Reyes Sisters from Loretto, and the emceeing of hilarious Harry Rosemond and Claude (Ed Sullivan) Martinez. . . . the second semester begins . , . Greek is introduced into the classics course by Prof. Tom McGovern . . . The Student Council approves a new amendment con- cerning student body officers . . .Y.C.S. members attend rally day at St. Anthony ' s as Jack Sanchez heads the affair as chairman . . . Phantom cagers stun southland by pulling the upset of the year over Mt. Carmel, league champions and C.I.F. finalists, also defeat Serra, Loyola, Pius X, Cantwell, but lose thriller to St. Anthony ' s and downed by Notre Dame. For their victory over the Crusaders, the Phantoms win Team of the Week trophy . . . Ernie Del Fante combo featured in Sock Dance following Pius game . . . Practice begins for the 8th Annual Spring Concert . . . The Junior P rom is held at the Riviera Country Club; Johnny Delfino ' s ork setting the mood . . . GUSTY, WINDY MARCH . . . Mothers ' and Fathers ' stage Old Timers ' Dance . . . The Circle C admits sophs for first time . . . Chimes Paper captures honors at ELAJC ... At an assembly, Armand Olvera announces that the Senior jackets will be gray for ' 57- ' 58 . . . Junior 1 1-4 wins the C.S.F. plaque for the 3rd quarter . . . Harry Rosemond and John Hayes visit Tom Paavola, stricken Serra athlete, and present him with a spiritual bouquet from the Student Body of Cathedral . . . Pito and Bobby Martinez selected All-Catholic in Basketball . . . Athletic banquet, hon- oring Varsity Football, Cross Country, and Basketball members, given in cafeteria . . . Track, baseball, tennis, and golf teams begin league competition . . . Salk Polio vaccinations given to Phantoms . . . Marian Society members attend annual Sodality forum at Conaty . . . Last deadline for Chimes Yearbook is met . . . Bank of America award winners announced . . . School observes silence during Lenten Fridays . . . SPRING IS IN THE AIR . . . APRIL . . . Quarterly exams given ... The spirit of Holy Week takes over . . . Easter Sunday, greatest feast . . . Grammar school academic contest promoted by C.S.F. SUNNY MAY. . . Grammar school winners announced . . . Band is outstanding in La Virgen De Macarena, Chorus is spine tingling in No Man Is An Island, and Glee Club harmonious in Night and Day to highlight 8th Annual Spring Concert . . . Last dance of school year. Floor crowded as Seniors dance in gym for the last time . . . Fathers and Sons have their night . . . The class of ' 57 holds their Prom at the Bel-Air Bay Club, music a la Keith Williams . . . Still starry-eyed over the Prom, the Seniors enter the Final Exams . . . take their picnic . . . The presentation of Graduates and banquet is held. Friday, June 7, the class of ' 57 receive their diplomas and proudly sing their Alma Mater, Hail Cathedral Hail! THE WEEK OF JUNE 10 . . . Final exams for Juniors Sophs and Frosh given . . . Midnight oil becomes 1:00 a.m. oil . . . Finally, on June 14, 550 students are given their summer freedom. . . . And so, the old Phantom closes another chapter in Cathedral ' s great history . . . Rallies, games, dances, tests . . . All for the love of God ... It was our year, our heartbreaks, and joys; our wins and losses . . . This our Alma Mater. Jr 3-r

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IN MEMORY On behalf of the Faculty and student body of Cathedral, the Chimes staff respectfully dedicates this 1957 CHIMES Yearbook to the memory of the late Brother William Cyril, Principal of Cathedral High School from 1946 to 1952. Brother William succumbed from injuries received in a traffic accident shortly before the beginning of this school year. The hand of God took him just when he was to cele- brate his 25th (Silver Jubilee) year as a Christian Brother. His magnetic personality had many facets. Some were religious, others musical and educational. His great interest in students wherever he taught attracted many to him. At Cathedral, he has left his memory with us in the Annual Spring Concert which he inaugurated. All will remember him for his energy in getting things done, his charitable sense of humor, and his practical wisdom in spiritual guidance by which he has left many inspired. BROTHER WILLIAM CYRIL PRINCIPAL OF CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL 1946 to 1952