Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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ELOCUTIONISTS AND ORATORS Left to right: H. Lorenz (orator). W. Nesbit, J. Renner, B. Lorenz, R. Kosar, E. Hotz (orator), A. Lucash, and W. Zahn. Cathedral again held the annual Oratory and Elocution Contests in the Cathedral High auditorium, before one of the periodical Mothers ' Club meetings. Edward Hotz, 44, and Harold Lorenz, ' 45, represented the Juniors and Seniors in the Oratory Contest. Hotz, having the topic of General Mark Wayne Clark , emerged as the victor. The trophy presented to the winners was sponsored by the Most Reverend Bishop Althoff. Walter Zahn, ' 47, won out over a group of six Freshmen and Sophomore finalists in the Elocution Contest. The Spieler Sells Shoes was the selection rendered by Zahn. Other finalists were Walter Nesbit, last year ' s winner, who presented Mark Anthony ' s Funeral Oration ; Arthur Lucash. presenting Spartaeus to the Gladiators ; Bernard Lorenz and his selection, The Treasures of the Church ; James Renner, who spoke on A Bid for the Tourist Trade ; and Robert Kosar, with his selection, The Dentist Chair Philosopher . The Elocution trophy was sponsored by Mr. Fred Zacharski. Judges were: Mr. John Dengler, Miss Stella Stenger, and Reverend Leonard Bauer, S.T.D. The Winners Bishop) Althoff presenting trophies to E. Hotz (left) and W. Zahn. Page Seventeen

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DEBATE TEAM The debaters of Cathedral High ran into uncomfortably difficult competition in the course of the season ' s meets. The winter slate of the team led them to three St. Louis schools for argumentation with students from all of the St. Louis area. The site of the tournaments were St. Elizabeth Boarders and Day Sch x)l for Girls, South Side Catholic High School and St. Louis University High School. In the course of these sessions Cathedral debated against McBride, South Side, St. Elizabeth ' s, Central Cath ' olic, and St. Louis University High. The topic for discussion among high schools this year was, “Resolved: That the United States should participate in the reconstruction of the League of Nations . Cathedral ' s affirmative in its arguments stressed the obligation binding on the United States by virtue of Social Justice. It emphasized the admitted necessity of a world organization and the efficiency-barring minor details—of the League of Nations provided in the Treaty of Versailles. Our negative parried such blows with evidence showing the lack of cooperation of the Allies in past leagues and their selfishness in cx ploiting the g enerosity of America ' s foreign policy. It was Cathedral ' s affirmative arguments which marred St. Louis University High ' s perfect record at the meet held in St. Louis University. The regular affirmative team was made up of Edward Hotz, Leon Mayer; the negatives were Jack Fcllner and John Linder. Substitutes and apprentice Freshmen were Robert Kosar, Theodore Michaelis, Leo Voss, Jack Theiss, and Thomas Kinsella

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PAPER STAFF BILL WULLER Feature Editor DICK SMITH Co-Editor JACK FELLNER Co-Editor JACK FLACH Sports Editor Reading faces (left to right): T. Lehman, V. Mueller, D. Taphorn, C. Schauerte, R. Bogner, F. Moessinger, J. Glauber, E. Throckmorton, T. Shetterly, R. Spehn, J. Braun, A. Tecklenberg. Under the direction of Brother Michael Brangan, S.M., the Journalism class, headed by four Seniors, has again presented the students with a pleasing publication. The title of “The Crusader was again used as the banner head, due to the fact that all our athletic teams and other forms of outside school representation perform under this inspiring caption. This year ' s staff was headed by Richard Smith and John Fellner, serving in the capacity of Co-Editors. The position of Sports Editor was held by John Flach, while William Wuller was Feature Editor. Under their direction served the rest of the staff, composed of Juniors and several Sophomores. The number of publications was increased from the six issues of former years to eight for this year. Nine issues were contemplated, but due to a lack of financial backing, only eight issues were able to be completed. It is doubtful if this year ' s policy will be continued in the future, for it was found that putting out eight issues placed the staff under considerable strain, especially in meeting its “deadlines for publication. The final issue of the “Crusader , published Friday, May 26, was edited solely by the Juniors and Sophomores of the Journalism class. It was supervised by Robert Bogner and Robert Spehn, first page editors; Vincent Mueller, second page; Estil Throckmorton, sports editor; and James Braun, fourth page. Joseph Glauber assumed the duties of circulation manager, with its corresponding responsibilities. Among these Juniors has been found a variety of talent, thus insuring the continuance of the ‘ ' Crusader next year. Page Eighteen