Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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ATHLETICS. • • We wish to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Cathedral Athletic Staff. Under the guiding hand of Brother Leo Rothermich, foot ' hall coach, the hoys were ready and willing to co-operate, know¬ ing that they would receive consideration and fair play in all their efforts. Outstanding achievement for his efforts was the acquisition of the coveted title in football of City Co-Cham- pions. Brother Henry Heidemann, President of the Catholic League, undoubtedly the busiest member of the Athletic Staff, undertook the dual duties of Athletic Director and coach of basketball and baseball. In addition to this he also found time to coach an outstanding Cathedral Grade School cage team. With the sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus he staged the Second Annual Parochial School Basketball Tournament. Boxing coach, Brother Raymond Witte, comes in for a large share of the athletic prestige acquired at Cathedral as a result of the huge success of the Second Annual Boxing Tour¬ nament which he promoted. We also wish to express to Dr. R. C. Heiligenstein, school physician, our deepest gratitude for all medical services, which he so cheerfully rendered. Pane Twenty ' five 272S84

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Only two yeans ago the Cathedral Mothers ' Club was organized to work for the bet ' terment of our school and have since that time accomplished much. The Club has had for its officers during the past year Mrs. Paul Bccherer, President; Mrs. Frank Dahm, Vice-President: Mrs. Paul Wuller, Treasurer, and Mrs. Beno Gund- lach, Secretary. They bought a movie projector and public address system, supplied the band with flashy new uniforms, gave the Seniors a Prom and procured many other things for the school, but space does not permit a full account. To the Mothers ' Club we express our sincere thanks. May their unselfish service continue to aid tjjose who follow in our footsteps! Mothers 1 Club... The Lettermen ' s Club, inactive at Cathedral High for several years, has been re¬ organized through the efforts of several “C wearers. The first and foremost purpose of the organization is to further the cause of athletics at Cathedral. Executive members of the Club are Lettermen: Paul Lugge, President; Norm Hoff, Vice-President; William Luby, Secretary; Willard Conrath, Treasurer; James Schmidt, Pub¬ licity Agent, and Dan Lauer, Sergeant-at-Arms. The most successful enterprise undertaken was the roller skating party which netted them $25.00. This money was turned over to the Cathedral Athletic Fund. They were also very active in heading the publicity campaign for the Second Annual Boxing Tournament and the Senior Minstrel, the proceeds of which were placed in the fund for the construction of a new gymnasium for Cathedral High School. Mrs. Paul Becherer, President Mrs. Frank Dahm, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Paul Wuller, Treasurer Mrs. Beno Gundlach, Secretary First Row; Willard Conrath, Calvin Truttmann, Oscar Joffray, John Muth, Paul Lugge, Da¬ niel Lauer, Joseph Phillips. Second Row: Harold Schoen, Bernard Bos- kamp, Russel Hoff, Norman Hoff, Eugene Blaes, Norman Dahm, Frank Hoffmann. Third Row: William Luby, James Schmidt, Fritz May, Robert Huber, David Costello, John Leahy, William Nebgen, Norman Simpson, Arthur Meirink, Richard Wuller. Lettermen ) Page Twenty]ou

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FOOTBALL • • • With six regulars returning, the Crusaders had high hopes for a great season. However, hit hard by early season injuries, the light Crusader eleven finished with a record of one victory and two ties against five defeats. Their scoreless tie with Belle ville Township gave them the title of City Co Champs. First Row: Richard Wuller, John Faul, Paul Bertelsman, C. Vollmer, Joseph Marsh: Second Row: N. Dahm, J Kohl, A. Meirink, R. Dengler, E. Roethlisbcrger, J Phillips, E. Schoen, H Schoen, L. Grandcolas, O. Joffray, R. Hoff. Third Row: Paul Lugge, W. Luby, C. Schaefer, B. Boskamp, N. Simpson, D. Lauer, Brother Leo Rothermich, W. Nebgen, F. Hoffmann, J. Muth, E. Blacs. W. Conrath, J. Schmidt, D. Costello. PERRYVILLE Running through opponents at will, but unable to score because of frequent fumbles, the Crusaders bowed, 8 6, to an inferi or St. Vincent team. DUPO- Lacking the fighting Crusader spirit during the first half the team fell before Dupo 14 0. TOWNSHIP City Co Champs. It was eleven fighting Crusaders who brilliantly outplayed their city rivals in a scoreless game. The first Cathedral team to hold B.T.H.S. scoreless. CHAMINADE—Outweighed thirty pounds per man, the Crusaders fought gallantly but met defeat 2W from a powerful Flyer eleven. CHESTER Led by Captain Paul Lugge who ran 72 yards on an intercepted pass, the team scored their only victory, defeating Chester 6 0 . MARQUETTE -Outplayed by a fast and pow erful Explorer eleven, the Crusaders suffered their second league defeat 19 0. CENTRAL Trailing 6 0 with only three min utes remaining, the determined, fighting Cru saders released a great passing attack and marched 80 yards with Jimmy Schmidt scoring. The score 6 6. Four Cathedralites were elected to the Illinois ' Missouri Catholic League All Star team. Unanimous choice for end position was Willard Conrath. Paul Lugge was selected for the fullback spot. Bill Luby and Frank Hoffmann were placed on the second team at left half and left tackle respectively. Page Twenty six