Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1938 volume:

The Crusader Year Book Cathedral High School Belleville, Illinois Published by the SENIOR CLASS OF 1938 STAFF Editors Ray Schoenbcrn Don Rice Associates Herschel Eitzenhefer Joseph Guettermann John Schomber Jack Ha Horan Ed. Strittmatter Martin Schoen Kenneth Weber Eugene Frierdich Advertising Hcrshel Eitzenhefer Robert Schlesser Jack Halloran John Schomber John Downey Art Minor B. Griesedieck Emil Kohl Robert Dahlmann Art Fournie Photographer Reime Studio Printer Buechler Printing Co. Forward w e present you the Cathe- dral Year Book under a new name and guise. — It bears the name of “The Crusader” as it is an extension of our reg ' ular monthly publication. Unlike the conventional form of annuals, it will not be built around a central theme. — This present book might be more correctly styled a “ Souvenir Boo ' as it pur¬ poses, in a modest way, to portray in a single volume, the happenings of outstanding in¬ terest which occured during this, our final year at the Cathedral High School. —The Senior Staff. Dedication Most Rev. Henry Althoff, D.D. Bishop of Belleville On the occasion of the Sil¬ ver Jubilee of his consecration, we, the Senior Class of 1938, respectfully dedicate this vol¬ ume of our Annual to our es teemed patron and beloved Bishop, the Most Rev. Henry Althoff, D.D., Bishop of Belle¬ ville. President’s Message The high school graduate should be fairly well equipped to assume his place in the social order and to be a credit to himself and to his school. But with the rapidity of changes in social and eccy nomic life, will his equipment of today fit tomorrow’s needs? Probably not. The graduate, who ceases to develop himself down through the years, will decay from stagnation. No matter what book knowb edge the graduate has today, if he has not acquired the habit of work, he must realize the need of that habit immedh ately. Progress and success are spelled WORK. Bro. Wilfrid P. Moran, SM.,MS.,Ph.D. Principal Principal ' s Message To the Graduating Class: My sincerest felicitations on your sue- cess in achieving the goal set before you at the beginning of your high school career. Most of you are now on the threshold of a new life. With those who intend to continue as students, I would insist: be guided by true Catholic ideals when you choose your future college or uni¬ versity. Let those who intend to enter the active life continually bear in mind the highly Christian principles of life which were taught them during their short stay within the hallowed walls of their Alma Mater. Administration Bro. Francis Heidemann, S.M.,B.L. Senior Moderator Head of Commercial Department German Rev. Joseph Stenger Religion Bro. Edward Dunne, S.M.,A.B. Junior Moderator Social Sciences Bro. Frank Dames, S.M.,A.B. Sophomore A Moderator Social Sciences Rev. Elmer Holtgrave Religion Bro. Leo Scholz, S.M.,B.S. Sophomore B Moderator Mathematics—Science Bro. Arthur Goerdt, S.M.,A.B. Freshman A Moderator English—Librarian Bro. Louis Trawalter, S.M.,A.B. Freshman B Moderator Latin—English Rev. Edmund Schumacher R eligion Mr. B. L. Miller, A.B.,M.A. Head of Music Department Page Seven Class Officers Don Rice Joseph Guettcrmann Ray Schoenborn Win. Brandenburger Secretary President Vicc ' President Treasurer JOSEPH GUETTERMANN. President RAYMOND SCHOENBORN ' Vice-President DON RICE ' ....... , . Secretary WILLIAM BRANDENBURGER - ' Treasurer CLASS FLOWER.- Carnation CLASS COLORS. Blue and White CLASS MOTTO. Upward and Onward Page Eight Administration Bro. Francis Heidemann, S.M.,B.L. Senior Moderator Head of Commercial Department— German Rev. Joseph Stenger Religion Bro. Edward Dunne, S.M.,A.B. Junior Moderator Social Sciences Bro. Frank Dames, S.M.,A.B. Sophomore A Moderator Social Sciences Rev. Elmer Holtgrave Religion Bro. Leo Scholz, S.M.,B.S. Sophomore B Moderator Mathematics—Science Bro. Arthur Goerdt, S.M.,A.B. Freshman A Moderator English—Librarian Bro. Louis Trawalter, S.M.,A.B. Freshman B Moderator Latin—English Rev. Edmund Schumacher Religion Mr. B. L. Miller, A.B.,M.A. Head of Music Department Page Seven Class Officers Don Rice Joseph Guettermann Ray Schoenborn Win. Brandenburger Secretary President Vice-President Treasurer JOSEPH GUETTERMANN. President RAYMOND SCHOENBORN - - Vice-President DON RICE. Secretary WILLIAM BRANDENBURGER - - - Treasurer CLASS FLOWER. Carnation CLASS COLORS. Blue and White CLASS MOTTO ----- Upward and Onward Page Eight Seniors Cletus J. Bechtold ( Cathedral) Cheer Club l Glee Club 1 ' 3 Honor Roll U2-3 Stationery Clerk 3 Breakfast Committee 3 Radio Club 4 William F. Brandenburger (Cathedral) Football 3 ' 4 Baseball 3 Sodality Treasurer 4 Class Mission Chairman 2 ' 3 Class Treasurer 4 Breakfast Committee 3 ' 4 Glee Club 3 ' 4 Leterman ' s Club 3 ' 4 Sodality Convention Delegate 4 “Crusader Staff 4 Intramurals 1 ' 2 ' 3 Ermin J. Braun (St. Lu es) Football 3 ' 4 Basketball 3 ' 4 Baseball 2 ' 4 Parish Chairman 4 Catholic Action Chairman 1 Glee Club 1 Letterman’s Club 3-4 Intramurals l ' 2-3 “Crusader Staff 4 Cheer Club 1 Hershel A. Eitzenhefer (Cathedral) Band 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4 Lctterman’s Club 1 Glee Club 1 ' 3 Breakfast Committee 3 ' 4 “Crusader Staff Business Manager 4 Honor Roll 4 Eugene F. Frierdich (Cathedral) Honor Roll 1 Glee Club U3 Intramurals 1 ' 2 ' 3 ' 4 Baseball 3 ' 4 Football 2 ' 3 Breakfast Committee 3-4 “Crusader Staff 4 Radio Club, Sec. ' Trcas. 4 Eugene F. Geppert (Blessed Sacrament) Intramuarals l Cheer Club 1 Band l Dramatics 1 Glee Club U3 Page J jine Joseph J. Guetterman (Cathedral) Class President 1-2-3-4 Sodality Secretary 1 Lcttcrinan ' s Club 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Dramatics 3 Catholic Action Chairman 2 Spirit Banner Committee 3-4 “Crusader Staff 4 Mission Chairman—Central Committee 4 Jack G. Halloran (Blessed Sacrament) Sodality 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Debate 3 -4 Oratory 1 Honor Roll 1-2 Class Officer 1-2 Football Manager 2 “Crusader Sta ff 4 Sodality Convention Delegate 4 Dramatics 2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Intramurals 1 ' 2 Parish Representative 3 ' 4 John B. Ratz ( Red Bud) Red Bud High School 1-2 Parish Representative 4 Glee Club 3 Honor Roll 3-4 Paul W. Reime ( Cathedral) Football 1-2-3-4 Lettcrman ' s Club 1-2-3-4 Radio Club Vice-President 4 “Crusader Staff Artist 4 Intramurals 1-2-3-4 Charles P. Reis (Cathedral) Band 1 Class President 1 Debate 3-4 Sodality Secretary 3 President Radio Club 4 Football 4 David H. Renner (Cathedral) Football 4 Basketball 4 Class President 1 Mission Chairman 1 Cheer Club 1 Honor Roll 1-4 Maryhurst Normal 2-3 Page Eleven Seniors Donald P. Rice (St. Mary ' s) Football 2-3 4 Baseball 3 -4 Class Secretary 1-2-3-4 Letterman ' s Club 2-3 Class Sodality Secretary 2-3-4 “Crusader Staff 4 Parish Representative 3 ' 4 Cheer Club 1 Honor Roll 1 Central Committee Secretary 4 Intramurals 1-2-3-4 John R. Schomber Roc (St. Louis) “Crusader Staff 4 Parish Representative 4 Library Worker 2-3 Ticket Sales Committee 2-3 Intramurals 2 Glee Club 3 McBride High School 1-2 Martin J. Schoen (Cathedral) Football 3-4 breakfast Committee 3-4 Intramurals 1-2 Band l Glee Club 1-3 Sodality Vice-President 3 Eucharistic Chairman 3 Cheer Club 1 Raymond J. Schoen born (St. Luke ' s) Honor Roll l-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Oratory 1-3 (Winner 1st Place) Elocution 2 (Winner 1st place) Crusader Staff Editor 4 Intramurals 1-2-3 Marianistic Prefect 1-2-3 Sodality Convention Delegate 4 Glee Club 1-3 Dramatics 1-3 Class Vice-President l-2-3-4 Breakfast Committee 3-4 Sodality Representative 4 Edward J. Strittmatter (Cathedral) Football 1-4 Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 Dramatics 3 Central Committee 4 “Crusader Staff 4 Class Sodality Officer 1-2 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Intramurals 1-2 Sodality Convention Delegate 4 Class Officer 1-2 Kenneth C. Weber (St. Lilie s) Marianistic Chairman 1 Dramatics 1 Library Worker 1-2 Glee Club 1 Basketball 2-3 Intramurals 1 -2-3-4 Crusader Staff 4 Class History 1934- FRESHMAN—1935 On our entrance to Cathedral High School that sultry September morning of the year 1934, we were registered as Freshmen. There were two Freshman classes, due to the fact that the class was too large for one room. As freshmen we were well repre- sented in all religious, athletic, and scholastic activities. Bro. Charles Sweeny, S. M. was titular teacher of Frosh “A , and Bro. Frank Bishof, S.M., titular teacher of Frosh 193 5—SOPHOMORE—1936 As sophomores, we felt a step higher in our high school career. The two freshman classes of the previous year were joined into one group. Again we distinguished our¬ selves in all activities and undertakings. Bro. Arthur Goerdt was our titular teacher. 1936— JUNIOR—1937 In our Junior year we saw ourselves a trifle closer to our ambition, to graduate from high school. After three years of hard struggle we found our number sadly de¬ pleted. Our spirit however was very much in evidence as shown by our participation in all activities. As in our previous years, sports found many star performers in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. The highly prized Bishop Althoff oratorical award was won by one of our number, Ray Schoenborn. Bro. John Messner, S. M. was our titular teacher. 1937— SENIOR—1938 Our goal was finally gained, the top reached. As seniors we were determined to make our final year a banner one. Though some entered the final year with joy, many however, felt a pang of sorrow that this was to be the end of our joyous school days at good old Cathedral High. Ray Schoenborn was appointed editor of the newly organized school paper, “The Crusader . Again the gridiron, hardwood, and diamond flourished with members of our class. The debate squad was composed entirely of seniors. Bro. Francis Heideraann was our titular teacher. Juniors By their splendid cooperation in almost every activity of the year, the Juniors stamped themselves as one of the out ' standing classes in the school. Hardly an activity passed without the Juniors mani ' festing a great deal of spirit in support of the venture. Scholastically, R. Lunte, L. Schmidt, F Mueller, T. Miller, C. Beckfeld, J. Renner, and J. Roesch were our leaders, as they managed to make Scholastic Honors one or more terms. Our class Sodality was among the most active in the entire school, mainly because of the leadership of F. Mueller. His fellow ' officers, R. Lugge, V. Winter, P. Schwemmer, and J. Roesch lent able assistance in this project. As a result of their Sodality work, Juniors were always found in great numbers at the Com ' munion rail. In athletics we were represented by six ' teen boys who played on the varsity teams. C. Beckfeld, O. Funsch, B. Griesedieck, C. Hoeffken, R. Lugge, F. Mueller, J. Renner, L. Schmidt, P. Schwemmer, and V. Winter made the football squad. The basketball squad numbered G. Roach, L. Schmidt, V. Winter, C. Hoeffken, R. Lunte, and F. Mueller among its members. Six Juniors are regulars on the baseball team. J. Roesch, F. Mueller, T. Miller, C. Schumacher, and J. Renner lent their musical ability to the Cathedral Band and were valuable additions. Oratory found F. Mueller, P. Laubner, and R. Lunte striving to win the Bishop Althoff Oratory Medal. First Row: L. Switalla, V. Winter, G. Roach, P. Blaes, Brother Edward, P. Bauer, L. Geppert, S. Braun, R. Lugge. Second Row: J. Mueller, M. Lauer, O. Funsch, J. Roesch, A. Loesch, J Seibert, A Meirink,. C. Steger, P. Luby. Third Row: C. Schumacher. R. Lunte, A. Lopsinger, E. Appel, J. Renner, T. Miller, C. Beckfeld, F. Hoffmann, C. Hoeffken, R. Schmidt. Fourth Row: L. Schmidt, P. Laubner, H. Eichenscer, B. Griesedieck, P. Schwemmer, F. Mueller, L. Cowell, P. Hclfrich, K. Dahm, E. Brueggcmann. Bottom Row: A. Kohl, H. Schmidt, P. Stoeckcl, Bro. Francis Dames, R. Fellncr, R. Schlosser, R. Dahlmann. Second Row: J. Downey, A. Pournie, J. Forness, E. Kohl, J. Leahy, J. Schindler. Third Row: E. Stoclzle, L. Berkcl, E. Schmidt, C. Rccb, R. Voellingcr. Fourth Row: H. Biebel, J. Ehret, E. Wuller, A. Koch, R Hubert, F. Laubner, N. Lanter. On September 7, twenty ' fivc boys as ' sembled in Sophomore A for the begin ' ning of the school year. The Sodality was organised with A. Koch, N. Lanter, P. Stoeckel, C. Reeb, H. Biebel and E. Wuller as officers, and cooperated in the various projects of the school Sodality. Most of the subjects were mastered by the boys but Geometry presented some difficulties to most of us. Four boys, P. Stoeckel, A. Kohl, A. Fournie and N. Lanter were consistently on the Honor Roll. Among the outstanding achievements of the class was the leadership in the Ad Drive, Paper Drive, Christmas Card Drive and Sale of tickets for the Band Concert. C. Reeb and H. Schmidt were the leaders in the Paper and Christmas Card Drives, while R. Schlosser and J. Downey carried off all honors in the Ad Drive. At Mid ' term Art Koch was named outstanding leader in general ac ' tivities. In the athletic field Soph A was well represented. A Koch, A. Fournie, and N. Lanter were awarded letters in foot ' ball. Koch also made the basketball team, while Lanter, Dahlmann and E. Wuller helped the B team through a successful season. E Wuller proved himself to be the champion Ping Pong player in the school. Both Wuller and R. Fellner participated in the Ping Pong Match with Central Catholic. J. Forness represented the class in the Elocution Contest. H. Biebel, H. Schmidt, R. Fellner and J. Ehret gave their loyal cooperation in the Band. N Lanter, Spirit Banner Representa ' tive, deserves much credit in helping the class claim the Spirit Banner six times in fourteen awardings. Sophomore A Page Fourteen Sophomore B September found twenty ' five active members of Room No. 1 with the three “V”’s—vim, vigor, and vitality. Action was shown in the various drives during the year. The paper drive ended with the class in the upper portion with the winners. On the football field we had R. Neb ' gen and P. Becherer breaking lances for the Crusaders. The diamond found Eu ' gene Pauley and George Nebgen trying to maintain the good reputation of the Crusader baseball team. On the stage the class presented the only play of the year with Eugene Pau ' ley, Robert Kronenberger, and James Schoen taking leading roles. The trio will be remembered in the amusing play ' let of “Doctor Sawbones”. The classroom was used by the mem ' bers of the Cathedral High Radio Club as a studio for the radio amateur station W9LNY and also for an experimental laboratory. This is the first time that a classroom had a complete short wave amateur station in the history of the school and its duplication may never be met in any high school in the United States. Eugene Pauley and James Schoen dis ' tinguished themselves by being general “handy ' men” about school, helping out as “Ground Crew” in the various drives sponsored at school. Front Row: J. Platzkoester, N. Bertelsman, D. St. Eve, Bro. Leo Scholz, S.M., E. Pauley, A. Hoffman, R. Bechtoldt. Second Row: R. Schmidt, W. Gain, R. Ratz, O. Sauer, A. Karfs, A. Minor. Third Row: J. Schoen, H. Edclman, N. Amann, R. Ncbgcn, R. Gravlin. Fourth Row: G. Dashncr, G. Nebgen, R. Kronenberger, P. Becherer, W. Grandcolas. Bottom Row: L. Cordie, P. Schmidt, K. Juen, W. Daah, C. Truttmann, Bro. Arthur Cocrdt, D. Laucr, O. Joffray, L. Neff, J. Schmidt, R. Dambacher. Second Row: W. Conrath, E. Heman, R. Stcrnau, C. Bechcrcr, W. Bickcrt, E. Sternau, E. Schilling, C. Idoux. Third Row: F. Ehret, E. Schaefer, K. Jones, C. Karfs, K. Kain, A. Bcchnan, R. Regensberger, J. Phillips. Fourth Row: F. May, C. Wittenauer, R. Huber, O. Quirin, T. Nesbit, A. Muckensturm. Last September we were just a group of thirty ' two timid freshman wondering what the first year of high school had in store for us. Now, at the close of the school year, with our number still intact, we set down the record of our principal activities. Interesting and fruitful sodality meet ' ings were held regularly under the ca ' pable leadership of our officers: F. May, C. Becherer, R. Sternau and E. Schilling. Five boys, C. Becherer, E. Heman, R. Huber, A. Muckensturm and C. Trutt ' mann, became band members. Nearly half of the class joined Brother Leo ' s radio club. Led by our star pitcher, F. May, we finished second in the intramural indoor league. J. Phillips represented the class on the football squad. Basketball found J. Schmidt a regular on the “B team. Class candidates for the baseball team were plentiful, but only F. May and J. Schmidt were chosen for the squad, the former as a regular outfielder. Leading ping-pong players of the class were W. Conrath and J. Schmidt. Fifteen members of the class made the honor roll at least once, with W. Daab, K. Kain, C. Idoux, C. Wittenauer, E. Heman and L. Neff being the most con ' sistent. In the field of individual achievements K. Kain and R. Dambacher have the en ' viable record of attending Mass daily, and of being neither absent nor tardy throughout the year. K. Jones won the praise of students and faculty by his ex ' cellent posters. Lester Cordie was an able cheer leader; the spirit banner rep ' resentatives, K. Kain and O. Joffray, were outstanding for their devotedness to the duties cf their office. The most praiseworthy achievement of the class as a whole was their consistent leadership in attendance at daily Mass. Freshman A Page Sixteen Freshman B Active participation in all extra-cur- ricular activities and definite leadership in scholastic and spiritual affairs are the features of the 1937-38 model of the Freshman B class. Third place in the spring paper drive, second in the food and bundle drive, and winner of the book drive show our ac¬ tivity in that line. Paul Lugge and Rob¬ ert Cowell led the school in the food and bundle drive and book drive respectively. Bill Costello, Paul Lugge, Bill Luby and Dick Wullcr represented our class in athletics. Costello earned a minor letter in football. We placed four finalists in the annual elocution contest and have seven members who play in the school band. With an active sodality prompting our initiative, we have established a reputa¬ tion for attendance at devotions and fre¬ quent reception of the sacraments. Rich¬ ard Wullcr is prefect of the sodality and Paul Lugge is secretary. Scholastically, we have a unique rec¬ ord. We have lead the honor roll every term; twenty-four of our thirty-two members have achieved honors in at least one term. Lugge, Rice and Wuller have maintained 98 per cent averages through¬ out the year, while Hoff, Grandcolas, Grewach, Klapp and Weygandt have taken places only a few points behind. Besides these, P. Breidenbach, J. Gund- lach, T. Gundlach, Hausmann, Homrig- hausen, Schlosser and Wottowa have consistently been among “those who have merited honorable mention . Front Row (left to right): A. Breidenbach, T. Collins, P. Grewach, R. Miller, Brother Louis Trawalter, J. Rice, W. Luby, J. Lubus, R. Wuller. Second Row: N. Hoff, W. Schlosser, T. Gundlach, B. Boskamp, C Wittcnauer, P. Breidenbach, J. Leahy, N. Dahm. Third Row: L. Grandcolas, P. Lugge, A. Forayt, E Meloin, G. Halloran, H. Donovan, C. Weygandt, J. Gundlach. Fourth Row: R. Cowell, R. Kuehn, F. Klapp, J. Hausmann, W. Costello, W. Iffcrt, V. Wottowa, A. Adrian. • ■ First Row: P. Grewach, A. Breidenbach, C. Truttmann, P. Schmidt, A. Breidenbach, C. Idoux, W. Daab, R. Wuller, N. Hoff. Second Row:A. Kohl, N. Dahm, L. Grandcolas, T. Gundlach, P. Stoeckcl, C. Karfs, E. Hcman, J. Rice, J. Schindler. Third Row: P. Lugge, F. May, J. Gundlach, C. Wittenaucr, R. Lunte, L. Schmidt, V. Wottowa, L. Neff, K. Kain. Fourth Row: C. Beckfeld, O. Sauer, A. Fournie, R. Huber, E. Wuller, F. Klapp, N. Lanter, C. Weygandt, R. Fellner. Fifth Row: G. Dashncr, R. Schmidt, P. Laubner, J. Hausmann, F. Mueller, Ray Schoenborn. In order to merit honorable mention a student must have obtained a minimum of 95% for conduct and 90% for religion. Various degrees of honorable mention may be merited, based on the following rating: HIGHEST HONORS Scholastic average 95, no grade being below 90 HIGH HONORS - Scholastic average 90, no grade being below 85 HONORS ' ' - Scholastic average 85, no grade being below 80 Only honor students can qualify for the various scholarship awards. The degree merited by the honor students pictured on this page was: Highest Honors: R. Schoenborn, L. Schmidt, R. Lunte, A. Fournie, A. Kohl, N. Lanter, P. Stoeckel, L. Grandcolas, P. Grewach, P. Lugge, J. Rice, R. Wuller. High Honors: C. Beckfeld, R. Fellner, W. Daab, K. Kain, C. Wittenauer, N. Hoff, P. Breidenbach, T. Gundlach, J. Hausmann, F. Klapp, C. Weygandt. Honors: P. Laubner,F. Mueller, R. Schmidt, J. Schindler, E. Wuller, O. Sauer, E. Heman, R. Huber, C. Idoux, C. Karfs, F. May, L. Neff, P. Schmidt, C. Truttmann, A. Breidenbach, N. Dahm, J. Gundlach, V. Wottowa. Honor Student s Page Eighteen The Cathedral High School Band finished one of the most successful years of its existence. It participated at all the home football games, assisted at most of the basketball games, and performed at two concerts through the year. The Cathedral High School Band was organized in 1930 under the direction of Brother Charles Kinsky and is now under the leadership of Professor Bernard Miller, and Brother Louis Trawaiter. The Brand has grown from a very small group to its present membership of 26 students. Larger additions each year by graduated members of the Cathedral Grade School band insure its continued numerical growth. Music is the grandest and noblest of the arts and the last to be cultivated among civilized people. “The growth of school bands in recent years will, in near future,” according to Dr. Walter Dam ' rosch, “make the United States the most musical nation in the world.” The Cathedral High School Band presented its first concert of the year on January 21, 1938. The concert was well attended, and the spectators were kept in suspense from the first stroke of Pro ' fessor Miller ' s baton to the last as the music lovers were enchanted with marches, waltzes, overtures and serenades. The feature number of the concert was “Tannhauser” by Richard Wagner. The Cathedral High School was complb mented by music lovers and requested to present another concert. After much consideration by the faculty and Prof. Miller, another concert was scheduled for April 29. First Row: R. Wuller, T. Gundlach, R. Miller, E. Schlich, H. Eitzenhefer, R. Kuehn, A. Muckensturm, J. Luhus. Second Row: C. Reeb, H. Biebel, E. Heman, J. Rice, P. Becherer, R. Fellner, J. Rocsch. Third Row: C. Schumacher, H. Schmidt, R. Ratz, C. Becherer, J. Gundlach, J. Renner T. Miller, F. Mueller. Fourth Row: Brother Louis Trawaltcr, Moderator, R. Huber, C. Truttmann, J. Ehrct, Professor Bernard L. Miller, Director. qr William Brandcnburger, Ed. Strittmattcr, Ray Schocnborn, Jack Halloran, Don Rice, Joseph Gucttcnnann RAYMOND SCHOENBORN. Prefect JACK HALLORAN . Eucharistic Chairman JOSEPH GUETTERMANN - - Mission Chairman ED STRITTMATTER - - Catholic Action Chairman DON RICE ' . Secretary BILL BRANDENBURGER ...... Treasurer Under the guidance of Rev. Father Mueller, Chaplain, and Brother Wilfrid Moran, Moderator, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin functioned very success ' fully. The Sodality is divided into four com ' mittees: The Eucharistic Committee, the Marianistic Committee, the Mission Committee, and the Catholic Action Committee. Monthly first Friday Communions and meetings were the feature of the So ' dality. Very spirited discussions on vari ' ous topics of Sodality work enlivened the meetings and made them interesting for all. The bundle drive, under the auspices of the Sodality, was a huge success. As a unit, the Sodality showed its mettle by signing pledge cards for the drive against lewd literature. This drive was spon ' sored by the Catholic Youth Organiza ' tion. Many posters produced by mem ' bers of the Sodality kept the pledge alive in the minds of the students. Several Seniors and a number of Juniors attended the Sodality Convex tion in St. Louis and returned with new ideas concerning additional Sodality work. The annual retreat was held under the direction of Rev. Father Eugene Lamb, S.M. A general communion and rally, closing the retreat, was held on December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On the same day, the Freshmen were formally enrolled as members of the Sodality in a beautiful ceremony at the Cathedral. As a farewell gift to the school, the Senior unit donated the beautiful statue pictured above. Sodality Officers Page Twenty Front Row: C. Bcckfeld, E. Braun, K. Dahin, D. Rice. Second Row: J. Schomber, J. Halloran, J. RaU. Parish Representatives In order to reach each individual stu- dent and make the sodality work more practical each class is constituted into a particular sodality unit patterned on the general school unit. The prefects of these units, together with the Senior of¬ ficers, compose the Central Committee of spiritual activity. To foster a more friendly feeling be¬ tween school and parish, and to encour¬ age parish activity among the boys at school, a parish committee has been ap¬ pointed, composed of a representative from each parish. These representatives have been admitted to membership in the Central Committee of spiritual activities. Class Prefects Richard Wuller, Robert Kronenberger, Ferdinand Mueller, Art Koch, Fritz May. Charles Reis, Jack Halloran, Ray Schoenborn The Cathedral teams participated in three debates. The hrst with South Side High, second with McBride, both in St. Louis. The third took place at Central High in East St. Louis. The question was “resolved that the several States should adopt a Unicameral System of Legislation. The Cathedral Debate trio took the negative side of the question. Previous to the league schedule an alb day training session was held at St. Louis University High, at which time our rep ' resentatives took part in five debates. After each debate they were taken to task and told how to improve their talk ' ing points. Criticisms were severe, but very helpful and greatly appreciated. During the lunch hour at the cafeteria they listened to a debating team from the St. Louis University. Though the team lost every decision, the training and experience which was re ' ccived will stand the participants in good stead in the futuic. Bro. Louis Trawaiter was in charge of the debate squad. Debate Page T wenty ' two Public Speaking Raymond Lunte, John Homrighausen The fourth annual “Bishop Althoff Oratorical Contest and the “Alumni Elocution Contest was held in the presence of His Excellency on April 26. When the decision of the judges was ren dered, the Most Reverend Bishop pres ' ented the Oratorical medal to Raymond Lunte, a junior, while Charles Wuller, ' 34, the Alumni President, presented the elocution award to John Homrighausen. Ray Lunte won the oratorical contest with his discussion of the topic: “Catlv olic versus Secular Press . Ferdinand Mueller and Paul Laubner, also juniors, likewise participated in the contest. John Homrighausen, a freshman, re cited the piece, “William Tell , to earn the Alumni medal. His fellow con ' testants were: Frank Klapp, Joseph Haus ' mann and Richard Wuller, all freshmen, and Robert Kronenberger and Jerome Forness, both sophomores. Due to the large number of contestants for the elocution honors, an elimination was held to choose the six who were to recite before the Bishop. The boys who took part in this elimination, but who failed to qualify for the finals, were: Cab vin Truttmann, Ed. Sternau and Clement Wittenauer, of Freshman A, and Charles Weygandt, Harold Donavan and Garret Halloran, of Freshman B. Page Twenty-thrce First Row: John Klapp, Richard Wuller, Jerome Forness. Second Row: Robert Kronenberger, Paul Laubner, Joseph Hausmann. Rear Row: Ferdinand Mueller. First Row: O. Joffray, N. Lanter, A. Karfs, L. Schmidt, C. Weygandt. Second Row: J. Guettermann, Chairman. The work of this committee was con ' fined largely to awarding the spirit ban ' ner to the Juniors and Sophomore A. The activity of these two classes seem ' ingly cornered the spirit banner market. It was awarded to the Juniors seven times, the Sophomore A class six times, and to the Seniors once. This committee is assisted by Brother Edward Dunne, faculty advisor. Joe Guettermann, the Senior member, also chairman of the. committee, has been a member for three years. Pee Wee Schmidt, representative of the Junior class, has also had three years ' experience, and his able service has proved valuable to the committee. The Soph o m o r e representatives. Norm Lanter of Soph A, and A1 Karfs of Soph B, have had two and one years ' experience, respectively. The Freshman committeemen are Oscar Joffray and Charles Weygandt. The work of this committee was very valuable in keeping up the spirit of the school. The success of many drives has been attributed to the work each member accomplished in his individual classroom. The spirit banner was introduced about seven years ago by Brother Ambrose Locsebrock, then principal. The commit¬ tee was organized by Brother Eugene Gittinger three years ago. Spirit Banner Page Twenty ' four Radio Club The ambition of W9LNY, Cathedral High’s private radio broadcasting station, was realized when Bro. Leo Scholz, its in ' stigator and first engineer, sent out his first CQ on Chaminade day, January 22. This was not Brother Leo’s first attempt at emitter construction. A licensed ama ' teur, he built and operated senders in Peoria, and in Victoria, Texas. The Cathedral radio club forms Broth ' cr Leo’s studio staff. The officers of the club, C. Reis, P. Reime and E. Frierdich, as well as R. Huber, E. Pauley and A. Muckensturm, are actively engaged in building sets under the moderator’s sup ' ervision. Dr. Waldman, W9DHY, an amateur in Belleville, was of great help to the club in its infancy in assisting the members in code drills. W9LNY proved of great help when the recent tornado struck Belleville, in getting the news out to neighboring cities and in securing help for the distressed area. On that fateful night, the Cathe ' dral High studio was host to a number of amateurs: W9DJG of Alton; W9UZK of Woodriver, and W9TCB of Highland, who came to Belleville with their portable sets, to be of assistance. W9WDZ of Collinsville, in constant contact with W9LN Y, relayed the news to other parts. Kneeling: Ed. Schlich. Standing: E. Frierdich, P. Reime, C. Reis, R. Kronenbcrger, Bro. Leo Scholz, S.M., R. Huber, B. Boskamp, O. Sauer, E. Pauley. Alumni Charles Wuller, ' 34 On December 13, the members of the Alumni Association met to elect new of ' fieers for the present year. Charles Wul- ler, ’34, was chosen to take over Ed. Hausmann’s, ’ll, duties as president; Clarence Muren, ’35, succeeded Ray Brichler as vice-president, and Roland Sax, ’36, was elected secretary-treasurer to replace Casper Yoch, ' 32. Following the praiseworthy custom es¬ tablished three years ago, the association again sponsored the ‘‘Alumni Elocution Contest and donated the medal which was presented by the President, Charles Wuller. The football banquet which was origi¬ nally scheduled for the latter part of January had to be postponed on account of financial conditions. It was not lost sight of, however, and it is now being planned for May 22. It will be held at the Turkey Hill Grange on the Freeburg road. Unlike former years, the football lettermen will not be the only invited guests of the association. The Alumni chose to include the lettermen of all major sports sponsored by the school. The annual communion mass was set for June 5. The requiem mass was cele¬ brated, as usual, for the departed of the association. Ed Hausmann, while still president, was guest speaker at the communion breakfast which followed the general communion held at the close of the stu¬ dents ' annual retreat on December 8. dwin Hausmann, ' ll Bro. Edward Dunne Director of Athletics Bro. Francis Dames Bob Schmidt Director of Intramurals That the athletic program of 1937-38 was such a success is due in no small measure to the untiring efforts of the Athletic Staff. Each of these men did his share of work, and at the same time secured that which is necessary for the success of any undertaking—cooperation. Brother Edward Dunne, the Athletic Director, took charge of coaching all the major sports at the High School. Work ' ing with young and inexperienced but willing candidates in all sports, he turned out spirited and representative teams. Most of the players of the various teams will be back to encourage next year’s Athletic Staff. In charge of the medical aspect of athletics, Doctor Heiligenstein showed himself a friend in need to many an athlete, who came to him for treatment. Not only did Doc” minister to the bruised body of the boy, but more than that his fine inspiration created a large amount of the enthusiasm that the team showed this year. More than one boy owes his fighting spirit to the talking of Doc”. Introducing large-scale intramurals for the first time, Brother Frank Dames made the venture successful from the begin¬ ning. Softball and basketball were the major intramural sports, with ping-pong coming in for some attention. Through his activity, Brother Frank had most of the student body participating in some sort of athletics during a great part of the year. Graciously stepping in, when Brother Edward was in the hospital. Bob Schmidt did the early season work in basketball, and moulded the beginnings of a team that almost turned out to be quite representative. Bob’s work will be grate¬ fully remembered. Dr. Heiligenstein Page T wenty ' seven Athletic Staff First Row: D. Rice, B. Griescdieck, J. Guettcrmann, C. Bcckfeld, Captain P. Rcime, Coach Brother Edward Dunne, V. Winter, A. Koch, L. Schmidt, C. Hoenken. Second Row: D. Renner, J. Renner, R. Lugge, N. Lanter, B. Brandenburger, E. Strittmatter, D. Costello, A. Fournie, R. Ncbgen. Third Row: R. Luntc, Student Manager; E. Brucggemann, Student Manager; J. Phillips, O. Funsch, R. Dahlraan, P. Schwemmer, J. Halloran, B. Luby, J. Downey, Student Manager, and E. Braun. •� With only three regulars returning from the 1936 juggernaut, city co ' chanv pions, the Crusaders, with characteristic spirit, set about the task of rehabilitation, and at the opening of the season had formed a smooth ' working aggregation that appeared capable of holding its own with all opponents. Perryville. Flashing a strong run ' ning attack, the Crusaders, led by Pee ' wee Schmidt and Vernie Winter, ran over the Perryville crew for five touch ' downs. Score, 30 ' 6. Venice. Making use of a good pass ' ing attack. Cathedral submerged the Venice High School team under three touchdowns. Score, 200. Chester. Weakened by injuries, the Crusaders suffered their first defeat of the season when they weakened in the second half and allowed Chester three touch ' downs. Score, 18 ' 6. South Side. Their passing attack hampered by a heavy rain, and their fleet backs slowed down by the mud, Cathe ' dral lost to South Side, though outplay ' ing them statistically. Score, 12 ' 0. Chaminade. The most thrilling game of the year saw the Crusaders pull vie ' tory out of the fire in the last moments, on a strong passing attack. Score, 7 ' 6. St. John’s. After a slow start, the Cathedralites got going and ran over St. John’s. Score, 21 ' 7. Dupo. A poor first half gave Dupo four touchdowns. A strong rally by the Crusaders fell short in the second half. B.T.H.S. The greatest Township team in history ran all over the fig hting Crusaders, and kept their own goabline uncrossed. Score, 55 ' 0. Score, 24 ' 1 3. Football Captain P Reinn Page Twenty eight Although the basketball team of 1937 ' 38 cannot be truthfully called the best in Cathedrals history, there is great reason to believe that the team of 1938 ' 39 will be. Every one of this year ' s regu ' lars will be back to make things difficult for Crusader opponents next season. These will be supplemented by remaining substitutes and several promising mem ' bers of the freshman ' sophomore squad. In the Ill ' Mo Catholic High School League, the Blue and Gold crew wound up in third place with 3 won and 5 lost. Chaminade was beaten twice and South Side once, in an upset. Two games were lost, each to St. Charles and to Central of East St. Louis, in two thrillers, while South Side administered the remaining defeat. The city championship, which the Crusaders were defending, was dropped in two games to the Belleville Township High Maroons. In the Catho ' Basketball lie state tournament at Quincy, Cathe ' dral lost its two games, to Routt Acadc ' my of Jacksonville, and to St. Joseph ' s High of Rock Island. In other games, two victories were recorded, each against St. Paul ' s High of Highland, St. Mary ' s High of Carlyle, and Aviston High, while single defeats were suffered at the hands of St. Joseph ' s High of Cairo, and to Venice, Waterloo, and Freeburg High Schools. Two members of the team. Center Ferd Mueller, who led the team in scor ' ing, and Guard Ray Lunte were named on the second team of the IlbMo Catholic High School League albstar combinations, while Forward Peewee Schmidt was giv ' en honorable mention. Opponents gener ' ally considered Guard Vernie Winter as the most dangerous man on the floor, and his failure to be named on the alb star five remains a mystery. First Row: R. Lunte, C. Hocffken, F. Mueller, L. Schmidt, V. Winter. Second Row: P. Lugge, J. Schmidt, E. Wuller, A. Koch, C. Beckfeld, E. Braun. Third Row: W. Luby, R. Dahlman, P. Becherer, G. Funsch, N. Lanter, J. Phillips, R. Wuller. sZ . 4 h iis | First Row: Bro. Edward Dunne, S.M., Coach; J. Roesch, E. Strittmatter, R. Lunte, A. Koch, V. Winter, L. Schmidt, R. Schmidt, F. May. |Second Row: J. Schmidt, D. Rice, F. Hoffmann, F. Koch, P. Luby, F. Mueller, P. Lugge. Third Row: E. Brucggemann, Manager, P. Schwemmer, G. Nebgcn, E. Braun, J. Downey, Manager. A young team, composed of Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, augurs well for next season in the diamond sport. However, their inexperience has been somewhat of a handicap this year. The games that have been lost have been the result of errors and blunders of young ' sters. In predeague games, the Crusaders were defeated by Columbia High School and McBride of St. Louis. In the Colum ' bia contest, a great deal of hitting power was manifest that has been missed in most engagements since. Ray Lunte and Pecwee Schmidt poled out homers, while Peewee and Joe Roesch also accounted for triples. Against McBride pitching the sluggers were not so prominent and fifteen were the victim of strike ' outs. Victories have been gained in the league at the expense of St. John ' s and Central of East St. Louis. Fritz May, Freshman, pitched both these contests and showed great promise, as he gave not an earned run in fourteen innings. In other league games the Crusaders went down to defeat at the hands of South Side, St. Peters and Chaminade, though the pitching was excellent in all contests. Poor fielding was the downfall of Cathe ' dral in all these contests. Only four of the squad will be miss ' ing next season. Eddie Strittmatter, Don Rice, Frank Koch and Ermin Braun will be graduated. Baseball Page Thirty — Intramurals In order to make it possible for all the students of C.H.S. to participate in athletics, a program of Intramural sports was drawn up at the beginning of the scholastic year. A softball league was organized in September, consist ' ing of six teams from the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior divisions. The team representing Junior “A captured the championship with five wins and no defeats. Fritz May of Freshman “A proved to be the outstanding pitcher. E. Wuller of Soph “A” averaged 600% at the bat, followed closely by P. Lu ' by, Junior, and R. Fcllncr, The “singles Ping Pong tournament in November at ' tractcd cighty ' nine students. E. Braun, L. Schmidt, E. Wuller, P. Becherer, J. Schmidt and R. Wuller won the championship in their respective classes. L. Schmidt de ' feated E. Wuller in the finals for the championship of the school. The “doubles tournament in January was no less popu ' lar. E Wuller and R. Fellner, Sophomores, defeated L. Schmidt and P. Schwcmmer in the finals for the cham ' pionship. In another “singles held in February, E. Wuller emerged champion, with L. Schmidt and R. Fellner taking second and third pla ce. L. Schmidt, V. Winter, E. Wuller and R. Fellner de ' feated Central Catholic in a match by the score of 4 to 1. Six teams, captained by Juniors and Seniors, played ap ' proximately twenty games of basketball each during the winter months. J. Roesch ' s team won the first round with five wins and no defeats. R. Schmidt ' s team easily de ' feated all opponents in the second round. The final round was most interesting of all. All games were won by slim margins. Each team won at least two games and lost as many. R. Schmidt and his squad again took the honors, decided in the final game of the round. Outstanding play ' ers on the various teams were: J. Renner, R. Schmidt, A. Meirink, R. Lugge, P. Luby, J. Roesch, F. May, P. Reime and D. Rice. Page Thirty ' onc Sophomore. SEPTEMBER 7 Back again — New Principal, Bro. Wilfrid. 9 Paul Reime chosen football captain. 10 Weber goes to church — skips afternoon. 11 First Free Day. 12 Brandenburger has hangover — sleeps during sermon. 13 Blue Monday No. 1. 14 Schomber earns $1.50 setting pins — gets a date. -Softball. 15 Intramurals get under way- 16 Gridders hold first scrimmage — V. Winter shines. 17 “Crusader staff appointed. 18 Halloran gets a flat tire — on his car. 19 First Annual Eucharistic Congress at Mascoutah. 20 Sodality organized. 21 Radio Club holds first meeting. 22 Ray Schoenborn is introduced to Charlene — loses voice. 23 V. Rev. S. Juergens visits school. 24 Paul Blacs tells Fr. Juergens that Shanghai is in Spain. Father Juergens departs. 26 Geppcrt catches on to joke in seven minutes flat — new record. OCTOBER 1 Cathedral 20, Venice 0 — Schwemmer injured. 2 Schomber mixes oleo-margerine and inherits name “Oleo”. 9 Chester 18, Cathedral 6 — Winter injured. Faculty beats football team in softball. Schoen attends practice. C.H.S. players see St. Louis U. defeat South Dakota U. Ping pong tournament — Peewec Schmidt champ. S.S.C.H. 12, C.H.S. 0. Game played in terrific rain and mud. Eitzenhcfcr dates Washington U. Coed. Frierdich cracks joke. 23 Geppert gets Ford — takes heat wave riding — she faints. 24 Cathedral 7, Chaminade 6 — Rice stars. 27 Gym redccoration started. 31 Cathedral 21, St. John ' s 7. NOVEMBER 6 Cathedral 12, Dupo 24. 8 Becky brings family “Dodge ? to school. 10 Pep rally before Township game—Winter makes speech. 12 Cathedral 0, Township 55 Band performs at game. 13 Some pay off bets on the game. 16 Becky getting ready to hunt — has wagon all greased to haul ' em in. 17 Senior officers of radio club have pictures taken. 23 Halloran gets rabbit at Star Brewery — What else. Jack? 24 Second issue of “Crusader — Joe Gucttcrmann gets picture on front page. 26 Thanksgiving — Free. 29 Results of term tests given out. 30 Bob Schmidt gives basketball candidates a workout. Calendar Page Thirty ' two Calendar DECEMBER 3 First Friday — General Communion. 5 Sodality Annual Retreat begins. 7 Freshmen enrolled into Sodality. 8 Immaculate Conception — Holiday. Rev. Lamb, SM., and ex Alumni President, Edwin Hausinann, ' ll, address student body. 10 Dedication of remodeled gym. 13 Intramural basketball inaugurated. 18 Only seniors at debate meeting. 20 Eddie, Beans, and Paul all buy large box of candy. 21 Winter begins. Jack invests in red flan nels and Model “T . 26 Everybody wearing the same tic he gave somebody else last year. JANUARY 1 Seniors attend early mass after 24-hour grind. 2 Hangovers just about gone. 3 Classes resume. 6-7 Brother E. Paulin, Provincial Inspector, inspects Cathedral High. Speaks at general Sodality meeting. 8 Schoen decides to run away to California. 11 Mr. Hcman tells Seniors how to play Stock Market. 13 Quill and Scroll chapter formed. 15 Senior pictures taken for the annual. 17 Seniors measured for caps and gowns. 18 Exams start. 19 E. Wuller and R. Fellner take doubles ping pong championship. 20 Trouble and more trouble (FLUNKS). 22 Father Chaminade Day-—W9LNY goes on the air. 23 Alumni officers elected. 24 Father Mueller reads ofT reports. 26 “Big Hearted Herbert play. FEBRUARY 1 Bud Koch joins senior class. 2 Halloran brings model “T to school. 3 Debate team loses to South Side. Students decide to buy Sodality banner. Schomber meets Red. Cathedral 15, Central 19. Cathedral 17, South Side 29 — Debate team loses to McBride. Lincoln ' s birthday (half day free). Valentine ' s Day — “Butch Bcchtoldt gets candy heart. Venice 36, Cathedral 31. 18 Dr. Derry speaks on Communism. 22 Washington ' s birthday. 24 Bishop’s 24th anniversary — Football letters given out. 25 Basketball team leaves for Quincy. 26 Crusaders lose to Rock Island. 28 Schoen refuses boxing lessons. 21 Band Concert. Page Thirty-three MARCH 2 Term tests — gloom. 4 First Friday — 100% communions in entire school. 7 Father Mueller reads report cards — more gloom. 15 Tornado hits Belleville. 17 Cathedral goes Irish — Elocution eliminations — First inter scholastic ping pong match- Cathedral defeats Central. 18 Fifth issue of the “Crusader . 19 Father Mueller ' s nameday. 20 Halloran wrecks model “T“ Ford. 21 Baseball training opens at Cathedral. 22 “Crusader year book staff organized. 23 Book drive in progress — no books. 29 Class pictures taken. APRIL 1 First Friday — All Fool ' s Day — Bcchie finds empty purse. 2 Short story assignments given to Seniors — First draft due April 22. 4 Beginning of paper drive. 5 Brother Francis goes after sod — brings back shoe factory. 9 Gucttcrmann brings sample candy to class — Bookkeepers cat. 10 Schumacher ' s car is stolen — no more wild rides for juniors. 17 Easter Sunday — Perfect attendance at Holy Communion. 20 Frierdich shaves for first time — face looks like he was in an auto accident. 21 Seniors have good start on short stories — most of them have selected titles. 22 Brother Arthur collects original short stories of 2000 words. 23 Soph A wins paper drive. 24 Koch gets short story back — It appeared in last issue of “Queen ' s Work . 26 Soph A gets ice cream treat. 27 Ray Lunte wins “Bishop Althoff Oratorical Medal _ J. Horn righausen wins “Alumni Elocution Medal . MAY 2 Short stories for English still out. 4 Township game called on account of rain. 5 Seniors hold the last Sodality meeting. 6 First Friday Communion—Grand turnout. 13 Sixth issue of “The Crusader . 16 Eitzcnhefer calls time out—Smokes cigar. 18 Schwemmcr breaks glasses. 24 Brandy sells Ford (Model “T ). 26 Ascension Thursday—Free day. 30 Memorial Day. JUNE 1 Exams. 2 Exams. 3 First Friday—Exams. 6 Class Day. 7 Graduation Exercises—School Picnic. 29 Second band concert of the year. Calendar Page Thirty ' fowr Last Will We, the Senior Class of 1938, do hereby, herewith, hereafter, and hear ye, in ac- cord with all written and unwritten laws, including that of gravity, declare this to be our last Will and Testament and maintain any of our previous last Wills and Testa- ments to be null and void. It is without any feeling of regret that we pass these detested possessions on to our most unfortunate successors: . To the rest of the school in general we leave our ability to keep off the Honor Roll, our skillfulness at skipping school, and our knack of getting seventies without doing anything. I, Ray Schoenborn, leave my editorial writings to Leland Schmidt. I, Paul Reime, leave my love for football to Chas. Bcckfeld. I, Eugene Geppert, leave my ability to catch on to jokes quickly to my brother. I, Chas. Reis, leave my unusual laugh to Ferd Mueller. I, John Oleo Schomber, leave my job of malking oleo-margerine to Paul Laubner. I, Martin Schoen, leave nothing. I, Clete Bechtold II, leave my small stature to Leo Switalla. I, John Ratz, leave Red Bud to Cowell and Co. I, Bill Brandenburger, leave my night-riding to Chas. Schumacher. I, Doc Braun, leave my dumb remarks to Bud Hoeffken. I, Kenny Weber, leave my ability to successfully skip school to anyone who needs it. I, Joe Guettermann, bequeath my excessive timidity to Vernie Winter. I, Eugene Frierdich, bequeath my apologetic look to someone who is apologetic. I, Ed Strittmatter, leave school. I, Don Rice, leave all my I. O. U ' s to Paul Schwemmcr. I, Jack Halloran, leave my dry humor to the Junior Class as a whole. I, Herschcl Eitzenhefcr, leave my name to Bernard Griesedieck. I, Dave Renner, bequeath my interest in the undertaking business to my brother, John. All our other too numerous to mention and equally useless gifts we give to anyone who will take them. Litres Most Dislikes Most C. Bechtoldt __...__ Stags ...... Robert Taylor W. Brandenburger __ Gerty _ Model “T E. Braun -- Margie ... Razor H. Eitzenhefer ______ Virginia H ..... New Cars E. Frierdich ..... Siesta. .-.. School E. Geppert --- Trapping. ..... Bookkeeping J. Guetterman .—--- Saeger Candies ____ Women J. Halloran ... Ann B ...... Accidents J. Ratz ...—. Pool ____ Club Paradise P. Reime .. Lydia ... Night Life C. Reis ...... Lincoln Theatre __ Ritz Theatre D. Renner ... Faculty __ ...Work D. Rice .....—.. Crash Parties ........ Barber M. Schoen .... Big Muscles ....... Boxing R. Schoenborn .-__ C. H __ Hair Cuts J. Schomber --- “Red ___ Nursing E. Strittmatter -- -Publicity. _ To ' be ' on ' time K. Weber. -- Benny Goodman . Fritz G Page T hirty ' Six Horoscope Favorite Hour in School Bookkeeping. W here Seen Most .In family Dodge.., Ambition Chauffeur Chemistry. .Gcrty ' s. Mechanic History.. .3rd and Main. Dictator None. .Around Town.... Band Leader Quitting Time. .Radio Club Room. Jockey Typing. .Peck ' s. (Not Discovered) Sociology. .Saeger ' s... .... Salesman History. .Brandenburger ' s. ... Gigolo Bwkkeeping. .Club Paradise Gambler None. .With Funsch. ... Contractor Quitting Time. Lincoln. Be Like Dick Powell 1st, 2nd and 3rd. With Undertakers ..G ' Man English. .St. Mary ' s Faculty Advisor Sleep Period. ... News Democrat.. ...Develop Large Muscles AI!. .Library. .Night Watchman Study.-. OravhVs .Romeo 8th period. .Sleepy Hollow. Bar Tender .B.TH.S... .Graduate Page Thirty ' seven Patrons If we have been successful in interesting you during the few moments you have spent with us perusing these pages, we feel indeed repaid for our efforts. We now wish to present to you the men and women and bush ness firms, who, appreciating the high Christian ideals for which our High School stands, have very willingly helped financially to make this publication possible. We hereby express our heartfelt gratitude to our PATRONS and ask our readers to patronize our advertisers. Most Rev. Bishop Henry Althoff, D.D. Very Rev. Sylvester, P. Juergens, S.M.,S.T.D., Provincial Superior. Very Rev. Msgr. M. J. Grucnewald, Chancellor. Rev. Eugene A. Paulin, S.M., Ph.D., Provincial Inspector Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Fallon, Superintendent Rev. Joseph M. Mueller, President of Cathedral High School Very Rev. Dean William Hoff Very Rev. Alphonse Simon, O.M.I. Rev. F. A. Kaiser Rev. Francis A. Beykirch Rev. Joseph B. Stenger Rev. 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CLAIR ICE CO. “COLD ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH - See Our - NEW AIR CONDITIONED ICE REFRIGERATORS 721 WEST MAIN STREET PHONE 350 --- — Compliments of Egyptian Stationery Company Leading Stationers of Southern Illinois Phone 2199 Compliments of Elmer Wittenauer COAL AND ICE Belleville Compliments of Illinois Pete Gaerdner Funeral Home Phone 419 KNAPP Furniture Co. Belleville ' s Oldest, Largest, Most Reliable Phone 1732 GOOD FOOD Fine Candies and Delicious Ice Cream Specialties Schlosser’s Lincoln Soda Shoppe Hohner Piano Accordian 52 Lessons ' Two Lessons a Week Band Practice Recitals All for $1.25 a Week Strassberger’s Phone 1314 100a West Main Street Page Forty ' eight ED. C. RUST Plumbing - Heating - Oil Burners - Stoker Sewering - Air Conditioning Contractor Phone 3260 - Phone 3370 ' W Shop: 22 North 10th Street Residence: 103 N. 32nd Street Compliments of Smile Bottling Co. TOGGERY “W here Young Fellows Li e to Buy • 18 East Main Street Phone 410 Compliments of Iwenhoefel Co., Inc. General Insurors GOOD CLOTHES For Men and Boys The Romeiser Co. 206 ' 208 East Main Street Belleville, Illinois 4 - A Friend Compliments of Belleville-St. Louis Coach Co. • Phone 3700 31 Public Square Belleville, Ill. Page Forty ' tiine Compliments of SOPHOMORE “A” and SOPHOMORE “B” For Complete Machine Shop Service Go To T. J. Gundlach Machine Co. Phone 396 408 East Main Street “DX” Lubricated Gasoline Diamond “760” Motor Oil Goodrich Tires and Tubes New Era Oil Co. Phone 177 - 497 Compltments of Eagle Foundry PIONEERS Arthur Leiner Building Material and Coal Ofjice T bird and Monroe Streets Telephone 2602 Belleville. Illinois Blaze the trails and es ' tablish civilization and commerce — LEADERSHIP starts where pioneering com ' pleted its task— We have been leaders in this community for half a century — Page Fifty Compliments of Renner - Geminn Bergman FUNERAL HOME 120 North Illinois Street Phone 68 Fords ' Lincoln - Zephyr Seppi’s Sales Service Station “The Friendly Station on the Hill ” 8900 West Main St. Belleville, Ill. GAS ' OIL ' TIRES ' BATTERIES GREASING Carl M. Sefpi, Prop. For Clothing That “Suits ' Graduate and Alumnus DEUTCH’S 17 ' 19 West Main Street “We Give Eagle Stamps ” “A Good Place to Buy Good Shoes” Liese Lumber Co. Lumber - Millwork - Roofing, Etc. Main Office: 319 East Main Street Phone 104 or 105 Branch: South Belt Line and Luzerne Ave. Phone 464 Photos in this Annual by Reime Studio “Since 1890 Belleville Music Co. 124 East Main Street Musical Instruments Sheet Music Instructions in All Branches of Music Compliments Page Fifty ' one For Your Summer Footwear - see - • Ohms Jung Shoe Co. Compliments of the THE HOUSE OF QUALITY 100-102 West Main St. 1938 Graduating Class Belleville, Illinois ...- i • 1 Compliments of 9 — Belleville Sheet Metal Works Vogt’s Signal Hill Market Guttering - Spouting and Air Conditioning • 820 West A Street 9700 West Main Street ■ij Phone 1619 • Reichert Llevator White Rose tjt in My Dandy Soft Wheat rlAJUK Hard Wheat 600 South First Street Feed of All Kinds . Phone 184 - 100% Union Belleville, Ill. White House Sandwich Shop 9 Public Square - 133 W. Main St. 5c HAMBURGERS A SPECIALTY Open All Night Call in your order — We Deliver at Any Time Geo. Reissen, Pres. | Best Results Are Assured If You Use “l-H Flour For All Bakings. “Dixie Feeds For All Stock Poultry. “Pratt Lee” Poultry Remedies. We carry a complete line of grain and feeds. We give topnotch delivery service. We make prices right, consistent with quality. W. L. Batdorf Co. 126-130 W. A St. Belleville, Ill. FLOWERS For All Occasions Phones: Belleville 594 - Night 2079 Irvin L. Klamm 518 Scheel Street Member Florist Telegraph Delivery . Page Fifty two Herman Lorenz Food Store • Phone 953 301 South Second Street Belleville, Ill. 4 J. L. Baechle CLEANING DYEING CO. Expert Gleaning - Suits, Coats, Dresses Blocking Knit Wear Drapes — Rugs 216 East Main Street Phone 540 Compliments of Fred M. Kastel Electrical Supply Co. Everything in Electrical Equipment 201 West Main Phone 355 ( ■ • Compliments of Griesedieck Western Brewery Co. • | • Compliments of Peerless Enamel Products Co. • 4 - Trade At - Reis Drug Co. A Real Drug and Medicine Store “Try Us — We Have It Corner Main and First Streets Phoe 3013 h COMPLIMENTS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Page Fifty ' three Albert B. Baldus Edgar A. Baldus Gundlach Company Funeral Home BORMAN’S Outfitters for Men and Boys Phone 29 Congratulations to the Graduates of Cathedral High High at “A Street Class of 38 Belleville Illinois i 107 ' 09 West Main Street ft Compliments of ■ “ Belleville’s Home Sudholt Newspaper Furniture Company Belleville Phone 915 Daily Advocate 15 South High Street _:_ ( “Established 1839 Congratulations! Patronize Your Local Jobber Seniors of ’38 Demand Koch’s Bakery MILLER - ST. CLAIR - LESTON BALZA CANNED GOODS 402 East Main Street Miller Wholesale Phone 167 Grocery Co. Belleville, Illinois i Phone 3340 or 3341 ft • ■ Phone 1610 Compliments Plain and Reinforced CONCRETE of Bauer Bros. Belleville Casket Co. Construction Co. General Contractors (Inc.) Lumber and Millwork • Belleville, Illinois Page Fifty ' four Herman Lorenz Food Store • Phone 953 301 South Second Street Belleville, Ill. i J. L. Baechle CLEANING 6? DYEING CO. Expert Cleaning - Suits, Coats, Dresses Blocking ' Knit Wear Drapes — Rugs 216 East Main Street Phone 540 - 1 Compliments of Fred M. Kastel Electrical Supply Co. Everything in Electrical Equipment 201 West Main Phone 355 ■ • Compliments of Griesedieck Western Brewery Co. • ft • Compliments of Peerless Enamel Products Co. • - Trade At - Reis Drug Co. A Real Drug and Medicine Store “Try Us — We Have It “ Corner Main and First Streets Phoe 3013 COMPLIMENTS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Page Fifty ' three Albert B. Baldus Edgar A. Baldus BORMAN’S Gundlach Company Funeral Home Outfitters for Men and Boys Phone 29 Congratulations to the Graduates of Cathedral High High at “A Street Class of ' 38 Belleville - Illinois 107 ' 09 West Main Street — -- Compliments of w “Belleville’s Home Sudholt Newspaper’’ Furniture Company Belleville Phone 915 Daily Advocate 15 South High Street j_ “Established 1839 § Congratulations! Patronize You r Local Jobber Seniors of ’38 Demand Koch’s Bakery MILLER ' ST. CLAIR - LESTON BALZA CANNED GOODS 402 East Main Street Miller Wholesale Phone 167 Grocery Co. Belleville, Illinois Phone 3340 or 3341 m _ • Phone 1610 Compliments Plain and Reinforced CONCRETE of Bauer Bros. Belleville Casket Co. Construction Co. General Contractors (Inc.) Lumber and Millwork • Belleville, Illinois Page Fifty ' four UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DAYTON, OHIO Founded 1850 (Conducted by the Society of Mary) A Modern Institution of Higher Learning for Catholic Youth ' ' Departments of the University of Dayton ARTS AND SCIENCE: Liberal Arts—Prelaw General Science—PreMedicine Business Administration Teacher Training College for Women Reserve Officers Training Corps ENGINEERING: Chemical Civil Electrical Mechanical EVENING CLASSES SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES SUMMER SESSION For Information: Address the Registrar, University of Dayton For Quality and Service Send your work to Belleville Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. | 9 — • Compliments of Illinois Iowa Power Company • | The New B - Z - B • ICE CREAM, DINNERS and SAND ' Herbert Markwort WICHES OF ALL KINDS LIQUOR and BEER SPORTING GOODS COMPANY Cuih Service 2235 South Grand Blvd. FROSTED MALTED MILK In All Flavors St. Louis, Mo. Corner of West Main and • North Belt Line Page Fifty ' five Compliments of Martin ‘Bud’ Mank’s Confectionery GROCERIES - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Free Delivery Service Phone 656 123 S. 2nd St. Belleville, Ill. i Congratulations to the Class of ’38 • I. Peskind Sons 116-118 East Main Street i FOR GOOD FURNITURE Think of Mueller Furniture Co. Karr Supply Co. 129 West Main Street Phone 117 Belleville, Illinois HEATING—PLUMBING AIR CONDITIONING Tour Patronage Solicited • Compliments of Compliments of the Belleville Paris Cleaning Cooperative Grain Co. Dyeing Co. 615 North Douglas Avenue Phone 595 - 4 Belleville, Illinois Compliments Preiss, Wibbing Co. of Catholic Institutional Bonds Herman G. Wangelin • 30 Public Square - Belleville, Ill. - your - • Chrysler — Plymouth Dealer Adolph W. Juen Wm. C. Juen • J. P. Bedel Frank E. Ward Page Fifty ' six If y ou are wise, you will choose the BEST for that NEW HOME For Building Units That Are: SAFE DURABLE FIRE PROOF VERMIN PROOF PLEASING TO THE EYE and have High Insulation value - Use - SWANSEA STONE Made By THE SWANSEA STONE WORKS A. J. FOURNIE (i SONS Belleville: East St. Louis: Caseyville Road 496 North 33rd Street Phone 601 Phone EAst 6282 COMPLIMENTS OF ASSOCIATED BANKERS OF BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 0$S= 0 c ==$o BELLEVILLE NATIONAL BANK BELLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK ST. CLAIR NATIONAL BANK Page Fifty ' Seven RIES Wallpaper and Paints 127 West Main Street Phone 430 Lowest Prices Highest Quality Stolze Lumber Co. Established 1867 Johns ' Mansville Products Phelan’s Paint Best of Everything Low Prices Phone 75 600 South Illinois Street WALTER P. T1SCH MONUMENT WORKS ONLY COMPLETE BUILDERS OF MONUMENTS AND MARKERS BY MODERN METHODS IN ENTIRE DISTRICT Better Service at Less Cost Third at A” Street Belleville, Illinois Bruns Automotive Service BRAKE SERVICE Compliments of Vangenhen and Son CARBURETOR and ELECTRICAL TUNE UP Phone 1650AV 21 South 35 th Street Dealers in COAL AND ICE Prompt Service Phone 2352 Jones Stationery and Wallpaper Store WALLPAPER - BOOKS STATIONERY - BIBLES GIFTS AND CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Moore ' s Paints and Varnishes Phone 900 125 East Main St. Belleville, Ill. Gentsch Bros. GROCERIES and FRUITS Vegetables Fresh Meats and Sausages Phone 624 137 Iowa Avenue Page Fifty ' eight