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

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1531 Frosh Week activities. .. ....' Phantoms defeat Loyola. Miss Cathedral of '58 and court. 8 chool . . . This Was As the final pages of the 1958 edition of the Chimes Yearbook were being assembled, the sands of time for the year 1957-'58 had nearly run out. Here are the events which will stand out in the minds of Cathedral in the future years: WISPS OF AIR, BROWNISH-GREEN LEAVES . . . SEPTEMBER. . . Rested from summer vacations, 720 young men invade the peaceful confines of Cathedral High School to renew the ten-month battle of the minds . . . Frosh week is held, with the Sophomores besting the freshmen in athletic competition, but losing in total points. The freshmen are awarded the victory banner at the Welcome Fresh Dance. . . Cathedralites are heartened by the news that Father john A. Houle, S.J. , class of '32, is released after four years in Chinese Com- munist prisons. . . Circle C, under prexy Bob Bieggar, admits 49 into organization. . . Successful retreat held through leadership of Father Charles Guilfoyle, C. P. . . . Southern California becomes busy area as the men from Bishops Road permeate L. A. county to sell their loyalty books, kicking off 13th Annual Athletic Drive . . . Varsity Football team defeats Antelope Valley, but loses close one to Compton. HARVEST TIME, OCTOBER. . . CSF Forum held with neighboring girls' schools . . . 12-4 becomes first home- room to attain quota in Athletic Drive. . . Second dance of the school year is held, with Miss Cathedral candi- dates introduced. . . YCS attends Seminar at Dolores Mission. . . Open house held for parents. . . Student Coun- cil passes resolution enacting Student Court. . .Julio Or- tega, senior artist, awarded scholarship to Art Center School. . . class elections held. . . Chimes Paper staff and Speech attend confahs at UCLA. . . Pot-luck dinner held at school. . . alumni attend Mass at St. Vibiana's. . . in- jury and flu-ridden Phantom eleven take on but lose to, St. Anthony's and Serra, but bowl over Pius. TURKEY TIME, NOVEMBER. . . Senior class begins retreats at Sierra Madre. . . successful Fiesta staged, de- pendable Circle C and Parents' club do very good job. . . Class 12--1 with ll-M , and the entire senior class, with 9596, pace the school in the close of the Athletic Drive . . . Marian Society admits 23 in installation. . . Phan- toms give scare to Mt. Carmel, league champs, in close game, lose to Cantwell, ramble over Notre Dame and traditional rival Loyola. . . Marian Society conducts forum with Immaculate Heart. . . Cantwell High stadium is lo- cale for,the crowning of Miss Cathedral, Ann Louizeaux of IHHS, in Fourth annual Queen's Pageant, five days later, El Gym takes on air of Pomp and Circumstance with the staging of the Queen's Ball, Fascination Waltz features pirouetting by her majesty and court, rest of those attending enjoy music of Mike Perez. . . Miss Loui- zeaux et entourage featured at Sodality Ball, boosting Cathedral's social stock. . . Phantoms feast on Turkey, give thanks. . .YCS attends Rally-Day at Providence High School, Richard Hernandez giving kickoff speech. TI-LE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. . . DECEMBER. . .Holy Family is the scene of Marian Society Forum. . . Disaruf- ino, Ogata, Morales, first team, Joe Sciarra, Student Body President, 2nd team, Pardo and Dunkel, Hon. Mention, are All-C.L. in football, . . Mr. Corral, class of '57, coaches Phantom cross-country team to fourth straight C.L. crown. . .Varsity eager-5 take seven of eight, taking third in 'Carmel tourney, placing Mar- tinez and Disarufino on all-tourney team. . . Phantoms featured on TV show, In God We Trust , St. La Salle and Cathedral are given southland publicity. . . Skylight- ers featured at Christmas dance. . . Marian Society and Block C, under prexy john Hayes, initiates new members . , , 12-4 wins honor roll plaque. . . Dominic Ferrante, senior joumalist, receives letters of commendation from

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B Of U, C QIT1-q D, Fofhep B 3 . . . . . . the 1958 CHIMES Yearbook to Brother Bertram, Principal of Cathedral High School from 1952 to 1958, not only for his outstanding devotion during these years to the boys of Cathedral High School but also on this his Silver jubilee year as a Christian Brother. Perhaps the most lasting impression he will have left with the students will be that ever present solicitude to make each one not only loyal to the ideals of Cathedral but in a certain sense to Be Cathedral . By this expression, which he often used, he showed his lseen under- standing and appreciation for the spirit which alone is special to Cathedral. Tireless and efficient have been his efforts in the administration of the school. Ever watchful for bettering conditions, he arranged the curriculum to fit the needs of the students and gave proper leeway to electives and extra-curricular activities while at the same time ever bettering the religious, academic and moral standards of the school. He has introduced an art department, mttal shop, activity periods, dancing lessons, preserx ed the great cultural fete of the year, the Spring Concert, Communion Crusade, Circle C and Marian Society, saw to the revision of the Student Body Constitution, approved the Queen's Pageant and Ball, and organized a Guidance and Counseling program. In a material way Brother has seen to many improvements, namely a new science lab, school offices, garages, locker rooms, lavatories, renovated library, landscaping and extension to the Brother's house. Throughout his 25 years as a Christian Brother about half have been spent as an admin- istrator and superior, first as Director of Seholastics at St. Ma1'y's College, then as Principal of Christian Brothers school in Sacramento and now at Cathedral, thus giving proof to Brother's out- standing ability, not only as a Principal, but as an example of all those qualities most desired in a Christian Brother: a deep spirit of faith, exact obedience, success as a professional teacher, and a love for the salvation of souls. Proof of the students heartfelt appreciation for all he has done came when they invited Bishop Bell to olfer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and to present Brother with a Spiritual Bouquet giving evidence of the one evidence of success a Christian Brother most desires--the prayers of his students which will win for him and for them the happiness of heaven. Ballina 2 ... ! W lr aw ' eek Plaqugfdmg Dave Par do Wit! Ifqwq Yer New lOCk Sch . 01' roo ool improv ms--One ementg. Of Brother Bert nunlk gg Q El 1HQny

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Year '57-'58 L.A. Dodgers and chamber of commerce. . .YCS attends Winter Workshop at Ramona Convent. . . Casabamen take second at Edgewood Toumey, placing Martinez, Fontes, and Disarufino on all-tournament team. . .Santa is kind to all. RING IN THE NEW YEAR, 1958. . .a fresh start. . .the class of '59 receives their junior class rings. . . First round of basketball season reveals varsity romps over Cantwell, Serra, Pius, and Notre Dame, but three losses. . .succes- sful sock hop held with Rhythmaires featured. . . Marian Society stages forum with OLOA. . . CSF installs popcorn machine. . . seniors conclude retreats at Sierra Madre. . . Midnight becomes dawn as semester exams take their toll. . . Student Body recoilects during retreat conducted by Father joel, C. P. FEBRUARY, WET AND STORMY. . . Senior class party held in cafeteria. . . second semester begins. . . CSF an- nounces seven life memberships, highest total in many years. . .practice begins for 9th Annual Spring Concert . . . Pre -Lenten dance is promoted. . . Phantom hoopsters defeat all foes except Carmel and Cantwell, in 2nd round, seniors Martinez, Fontes, Rolfe, Rincon, and Williams close casaba careers with a bang-up victory ox er Loyola . . . Thomas Martinez, Student-Body V. P. , is featured speaker at Sacred Heart forum conducted by Marian Soc- iety. . . 9-3 takes intramural basketball championship. . . Tony Abdalla, senior class prcxy, announces project for the class of '58: buying new curtains for gym stage. BREEZY MARCH. . . CSF forum held, nine schools participating, Darryl Hickman, class of '48 guest speaker, and R. Hernandez, CSF president, are discussion leaders . . . Tlrird Annual Night Rally, featuring the Cathedral' Glee Club, the IR Combo from Loretto High, Lee Rol- lins, dancers from IHHS and Sacred Heart, promoted to kick off Spring sports. . .Bob Martinez and R055 Fonteg chosen all-league in basketball. . . Cathedralites attend Union Sodality Forum at IHHS. . . YCS attends Rally-day at St. Agnes. Bob Bieggar, senior, is keynote speaker . . . Bank of America awards announced. . . Chimes Year- book meets last deadline. . . speech group attends St. Mary's College convention. . .things back to normal during Quarter Exams. . . APRIL. . .EASTER. . . RESURRECTION. . . Marian Society holds general Forum in Library. . . CSF aca- demic contest held. . . class of '59 attends Prom at Riviera Country Club, music estilo johnny Delfino. . . Brother Kenneth and lvlister Cronin lead Clee Club and Band in successful Spring Concert. . . CHIMES paper at- tends St. Mary's college press convention, returns with awards. MAY, THE MONTH OF OUR LADY. . . Cathedralites attend Mary's Hour. . . Posters, deejays, and campaigns are the fad during election week. . . at the Farewell Sen- ior Dance, the student body officers for '58 - '59 are announced. . . Fathers and Sons Night takes place. . . CHIMES Yearbook distributed. . . the class of '58, led by Tony Abdalla, Armand Olvera, and Gene Castillo, Stage the Senior Prom. . . take final exams. . . a picnic . . .presentation and banquet held. . . On Friday, June 6, 1958, the class of '58 becomes a reality, singing proudly, Hail, Cathedral Hail ! THE LAST MILE. . . the week of june 9th witnesses blood, sweat, and study as Final exams held for juniors, sophs, and frosh. . . On june 13th, all are emancipated for another three months. . . With these reminiscings, the sands of time have run their last grains for 1957-'58, this year will never re- turn, yet in our minds we will recall it as a memorable effort of Joy and sorrow, of conquest and defeat--all for Cathedral, all for God! -xx - Glee Club directed by Brother Kenneth prior to television performance. 5? Q cial in de' Ni eating LOY ght rally cheers old