Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1946 volume:

aria We the seniors of 1946, hereby make a solemn agreement to meet again in a class re union June 9, 1956, exactly ten years from our day of graduation. It will lx the duty of our senior officers to contact each class member. NAME CruSader Volume XV Published by 1946 Senior Cla£A 1946 Senior Class At Cathedral High School Belleville, Illinois 1946 beclica tion Mother and son enjoy the closest union in mind and in spirit, in understand¬ ing and love that is possible between two people on earth. Our Blessed Mother holds the closest union between us and Heaven and God. She is the symbol of our Catholic Faith and it is she who comes to our mind iirst in temptation and spiritual trials. VVe have represented in Mary and in our mother all that is pure, and good, and worth striving for, and it is with these thoughts in mind that we the seniors of 1946 humbly dedicate our yearfxx)k- To mother , the com¬ bined spirit of Mary in Heaven with Dear Mom on earth. From the time we were born. Dear Mom, to the present, we have been under your watchfulness and guidance and with our every joy and sorrow, success and failure, you have been happy and sad, and sympathetic along with us. Now we continue to look to you for your prayers and for your motherly advice in all our important Helds of endeavor that are to come. I hat, with our treasured memories of your tender yet firm direction in our youth, will make us feel justly certain of a secure future. Home is really “Home Sweet Home because you have made it so. Through trial and tribulation your sense of obligation and love have rendered you beautiful in our sight and in the sight of the Giver of Beauty, our Father in Heaven. For all you are and for all you have done, Dear Mom, you are my sweetest blessing. Bishop Henry Althoff The Most Reverend Bishop Henry Altholf, I). I)., became head of the Belle¬ ville Diocese in 1914. Since that time it has been his earnest endeavor to pre¬ serve and increase the devotion and love of his people toward their God and 1 lis Blessed Mother. We have been brought to admire and love our Bishop for his own piety and singleness of life. I lis interests have reached out and touched us more particularly through the schools which he has fostered in the whole diocese. More especially are we here at Cathedral High Sch(X)l indebted to him for his special interest in our welfare. 1 le has encouraged the construction of a bigger and better Cathedral I ligh School yet always keeping in mind the great importance ol the education of the soul being the soul of education. Faith, prayer, frecjuentation of the Sacraments, abstinence in eating and drinking and proper dress are points we have heard stressed frequently during our years in school. We sincerely hope our conduct in the future will be that of the Christian voung men your Excellency has so greatly desired us to be and prayerfully be¬ sought our Blessed Mother to make us. The world was a swirling, bubbling caldron ol humanity when Pope Pius XII was elected so providentially to the Holy See in 1939. Most ol I lis Pontiface thus far has been spent in dealing with the rulers of nations and trying to save the unfortunate peoples of the smaller nations of Europe. 11 is latest appeal has been for food. Europeans are starving and we have plenty, yet, because of not being able to procure at the turn ol a linger, the latest in luxuries we complain bitterlv. And we call ourselves Christians! His Holiness, Pius XII, has a tremendous job to accomplish and an extremely difficult one at that, since he is dealing with selfish humans ol the present day. The extent chaotic conditions are a result of a ruinous selfishness and damnable indifference toward God and religion. If these conditions prevail we cannot avert disaster to our own beloved country. No one can complain that our 1 loly Father has not already done everything possible to warn the peoples of their plight and yet we find the LINO which is to establish and perpetuate the peace of the world deliberately and completely ignoring God—the Prince of Peace. And why? So as not to offend godless Russia. What superb stupidity. Our Holy Father has warned us! Let us take heed before it is too late. B. Bauer, R. Sciiulte Sports Editors M. VlLLEMAIN, I). TaPHORN Social Editors F. Donovan, F. Sullivan Business Managers C. Sciia ' jerte, E. Throckmorton Class Historian , Editor R. Sax, L. VVessel Artists foreword In this advanced age of ours when scientific achievement mounts well neigh to the throne of the Almighty through the tapping ol atomic energy, we, the graduates of Cathedral High School, realizing lull well the import of such discoveries, still are not blinded by the sudden Hash of its brilliance. 1 here is still a power in this world of ours which controls the destinies of men— MOTHER. We, therefore, consider it a distinct privilege to have been able to dedicate this lx ok of souvenirs to our Mothers, who, thinking sufficient ol the commands of the Creator, saw fit to bring us into the world and rear us in the fear anti love of God and His Blessed Mother. Cognizant of the fact that under the plea of scientific, social and economic advancement, the worldly wise of this great nation of ours are leagueing them¬ selves with the subtle Satanic forces of a Mrs. Sanger, whose dissemination ol information for Planned Parenthood is rapidly taking its toll of souls and citizens. We have been impelled to protest the outrage ol said organization brazenly celebrating its silver anniversary—a jubilee celebrating the moral murder of a people. The devil and his colleagues must indeed have rejoiced that morality has come to such a pass! “I will put enmitv between thee and the woman; between thy seed and her seed and she shall crush thy head.” Realizing the power and strength of our Blessed Mother and knowing her mission in the world ol today we have joined forces with her. We have consecrated ourselves to her service and honor. Ours is, therefore, a crusading spirit. It is with the greatest of pleasure we herewith present The Crusaders. On the afternoon of September 1, 1905, the first Brothers of Mary arrived Irom Dayton, Ohio, to take over the upper grades and to inaugurate a commercial high her 1 at the Cathedral. Brothers Charles Aul, 1 homas Seebald and Philip Fink were the pi oneers. I he Very Reverend H. J. Hagen, pastor, had negotiated getting the Brothers and he and the Right Reverend Bishop Janssen welcomed them most cordially. CLASSES GET UNDERWAY Venerable William Joseph Chaminade, founder of the brothers of Mary , preached an intense filial piety toward Our Blessed Mother, and our teachers continue to instill that love of a son for His Mother. I he above portrait of Father Chaminade was painted by Bay Kuehn, a grad of 1941 and presented to the librarian through the generosity of Mr. Kenneth Kain and Mr. Kuehn. epidemic of scarlet fever closed the school twice durii February 3 till March 2, 1913 and again from Marc] School opened September 6, 1905 with an attendance of 129 pupils. As the commercial high department increased the grades were gradually taken over by the School Sisters of Notre Dame save for the eighth grade which the Brothers retained until 1932. Father Joseph Schlarmann advised the organization of a regular high school in the scholastic year 1923-24 so the commercial high was discontinued. I he first group of four-year men was graduated in 1927. Brother Charles, the first principal re¬ mained until 1910 when he was succeeded by Brother Custavus I letterich who guided the school for the next three years. An Brother Gustavius’ last year at Cathedral. From 20 till April 2 classes were dismissed. MORE TRIALS TO ENDURE Brother Francis Weber, who a year or two ago celebrated his diamond jubilee as a religious, held the position as principal from 1913 till 1923. During the trying years of the first great war Brother Francis had many difficulties with which to contend. The school playground had to be leveled. The influenza epidemic closed Cathedral’s doors again in October 1918. Conditions became so serious that the Health Department forbade any public gatherings and the school hall was used as an emergency hospital where some seven deaths occurred—the school janitor being among them. Classes had resumed on November 25 hut were forced to close again on December 6 not to reopen until the early part of January, 1919. Brother Charles Kirsting took over as principal in September 1923 when the regular high school was begun with an enrollment of 78 pupils. Including the grades still conducted by the Brothers the total en¬ rollment was 164 boys. Unfortunately, Brother Charles was stricken with paralysis on January 27, 1925. Brother John Hettich replaced him and continued to serve until 1931. During Brother John’s tenure of oi l ice the enrollment was constant hut small. The bui ding was extensively remodeled during the summer of 1929 when new maple floors were laid in all the roams and new desks added much to the comforts of the students. SERIOUS MISFORTUNE DISAPPEARS—REAL PROGRESS IS AT HAND When school opened in 1931 Brother Ambrose Loasbrock was here as dean. He retained the office until 193 . Monsignor Schlarmann had in the meantime become Bishop of Peoria and was succeeded bv Father Joseph M. Mueller as pastor of the Cathedral and President of Cathedral High School. Father Mueller was made a Right Reverend Monsignor in May 1939. Cathedral has made great strides since the able hand of Father Mueller has been guiding it. ( Continued to last page ) Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Mueller Principal Brother William Baer, S. M., came to Cathedral at the beginning of our junior year. I le replaced Brother Urban Fleege who was called to the Catholic University in Washington, D. C. As in size so also in personality there was a big difference. “Leadership is dominating; never domineering,” seems to be the gospel advocated and followed by Brother William since becoming principal. At times we have seemingly taken advantage of the situation but eventually discovered our error and returned to the straight and narrow. Gentlemanly conduct is the order of the day, but some have been slow to compre¬ hend. We, nevertheless, feel that definite progress is being made. Brother William. The general let-down in all walks of life following the cessation of hositilities has made itself felt even here. Our realizing that condition has tended to make it easier for us to counteract its evil effects. We sincerely admit that you have been doing much toward keeping up the morale of the school and appreciate your patience in bearing with us so long. President Father Mueller became President of Cathedral in 1930. Since that time the school has made notable progress under his careful direction. We realize full well. Monsignor, that your duties are numerous and burdensome yet in spite of it all you have found the time to show deep interest in us. We have at times perhaps appeared ungrateful as we moderns tend to take so much for granted. Your sterling example of a deeply religious spirit has helped much to make us realize the importance of a solid and practical spirit of faith. 1 he continued insistence on the importance of attendance at 1 loly Mass and the frequent reception of the Sacraments has made its impression but un¬ fortunately has not yet come to full fruition. We sincerely hope the future will permit the seed so carefully planted to fructify. Our sincere thanks, Father, we ll never forget. May the good example of your Cathedralites serve as jewels in the crown of your memories. Time will tell. Bro. William Baer, S. M. 3acuity Bro. Francis Heidemann, S. M. German 1 Typing Bookkeeping Bro. Michael Brangan, S. M. JUNIOR MODERATOR Journalism English l Sociology Librarian Bro. Norbf.rt Kramfr. S. M. vice-principal moderator of IIA Chemistry General Science Geometry Algebra l Camera Club Brother John Sheehan. S. M. moderator IB Spanish L II Global Geography World History Band Moderator Went to Peru in February Mr. Bernard L. Miller. K. S. G. Band Instructor Music Appreciation Bro. Alphonse Scherer. S. M. SENIOR MODERATOR Physics Aeronautics Algebra II English III Football Coach Bro. Albert Stein, S. M. English IV Civics Algebra I Shop Math Athletic Director 3a cu lty Bro. Walter 1 Iaessig, S. M. MODERATOR IA Latin 7, 7 Physical Ed. American 77 istory Assistant Football Coach B Team Basketball Coach Baseball Coach Bro. Martin McMurtrey, S. MODERATOR I IB English 11 Mechanical Drawing 7, Geometry Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach Debating Elocution f 3 Bro. William McCarthy, S. M. MODERATOR IB Spanish 7, 7 Geography World FI istory Band Moderator Civics Rev. Urban Kuhl Assistant Pastor Sophomore Religion Rev. James McCormick Assistant Pastor Senior Religion Junior Religion Rev. Fred Renschen Assistant Pastor Frosh Religion WILLIAM S. BAUER Bill st. mary s Parish Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Crusader Staff 3 Annual Staff Lettermans Club 4 Sodality Officer 2, 3 Class Prefect 2 Honor Service Letterman Prctn Committee 3 LORAIN II. BRAUN Browny” ST. LUKE S PARISH Football 4 Lettermans Club 4 Intramurals 2, 3 Central Committee 4 ( ns Officer 3 Sender 1, 2 Dramatics 4 Prom Committee 3, 4 ELIGENE T. BUSSON Yutch BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Dramatics 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Checkers 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Dean ' s Award 2 Bulletin Board 2 GENE H. CI1APUT Gene ST. TERESAS PARISH Class Prefect 1 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Ping Pong 2, 3 Golf 4 FRANCIS P. DONOVAN Pinky BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Co.-captain 4 Basketball 1 Ping Pong 1, 2 Checkers 3, 4 Annual Staff Lettermans Club 4 Camera Club 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Central Committee 4 Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 JOSEPII G. FELLNER Joe” CATHEDRAL PARISH Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 3, 4 Elocution 1 Lettermans Club 4 CAee Club 1, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Ping Pong 2 Checkers 3 LAURENCE F. FOURNIE Dope” CATHEDRAL PARISH Class President 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 3, 4 Ping Pong 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Baseball 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Intramurals 1, 2 ROBERT J. FUHRMAN “Bob CATHEDRAL PARISH Baseball 1 . 3, 4 Honor Boll 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 In tram urals I, 2 Class Officer 1 Parish Representat ive 4 ANTHONY A. GASS “Tony ST. TERESAS PARISH Class Officer 1, 2 Piwg Powg 2, 3 Checkers 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Librarian 1 JAMES E. GASS “Jim CATHEDRAL PARISH Football 2, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Honor Service Letterman Student Manager 3 Dramatics 4 Server 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1,2, 3, 4 Checkers 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 BERNARD J. GEOLAT Barney CATHEDRAL PARISH Ping Pong 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 4 Checkers 3, 4 THEODORE W. LEHMAN TOT CATHEDRAL PARISH Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2 Prom Committee 3 Intramurals 1, 2 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4 JAMES J. LOESCHE Jim” CATHEDRAL PARISH Intramurals 1, 2 Honor Service Letter man Perfect Attendance 1 Honor Roll 4 LAWRENCE E. MARSH (T ft Larry BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Football 2, 3 Golf 4, Captain Ping Pong 1, 2, 3, 4 Champ 1, 2, 4 Checkers 4 Intramurals 2, 4 Dramatics 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Server 1 Debate 1 Annual Staff Typist FRED L MOESSINGER “Fritz” CATHEDRAL PARISH Football 4 Baseball 2, 3 Honor Roll Flonor Service Letterman Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Sports Editor 4 Lettermans Club 4 Central Committee 4 Sodality Officer 2 GEORGE I. MUREN “Gus CATHEDRAL PARISH Intramurals 1, 2 Sodality Officer 2 Glee Club 1, 3 Server 1, 2 Honor Roll 3, 4 Checkers 3 Pi ng Pong 2, 3 JOHN A. XESBIT Jack” CATHEDRAL PARISH Baseball 2, 3, 4 Letter mans Club 4 lnt r cmurals 1, 2, 3 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4 ScdaVty Chairman 2 Class Vice-President 4 Honor Service Letterman JAMES G. ROWAN tIT • M Jim RLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Ping Pong 1, 2, 3 Baseball 4 Checkers 3 Intramurals 1, 2 Server 1. 3 Parish Representative 4 Annual Staff Typist CRVJLLE V. SAUERWEIN Ore” ST. MARYS PARISH Class Officer 1 F?ctball 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Honor Service Letterman Checkers 3, 4 RICHARD W. SAX ' Dick CATHEDRAL PARISH Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 4 Ping Pong 3, 4 Checkers 4 Prom Committee 4 Annual Staff Artist DONALD C. SCHAEFER Don Juan CATHEDRAL PARISH Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 Honor Boll 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Perfect Attendance 1 Central Committee 4 Glee Club 4 Crusader Quartet Ping Pong 2, 3, 4 IUL1LIS H. SCHAEFER 7 fa CATHEDRAL PARISH Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Honor Service Letterman Honor Roll 3, 4 Ping Pong 3 Class Officer 2, 4 Sodality Officer 2, 3 CLEMENCE M. SCHAUERTE Clem CATHEDRAL PARISH Football 4 Go f 4 Bawd 1, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3 Elocution 1 Oratory 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Dramatics 3, 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Feature Editor 4 Annual Staff Class Officer 2 Perfect Attendance 1 Honor Service Letterman RAYMOND F. SCHEIBEL Ray ST. TERESA S PARISH Ping Pong 3, 4 Bulletin Board 1, 2, 3, 4 Irtramurals 3 Checkers 4 PAUL J. SCHMITTLING Smitty ” CATHEDRAL PARISH Class Officer 2 Server 1, 2 Ping Pong 4 Checkers 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Dramatics 4 Librarian 1 RICHARD J. SCHULTE Dick CATHEDRAL PARISH Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 4 L ettermans Club 4 Intramurals 1 Central Committee 4 Annual Staff Honor Service Letter man Sodality Officer 2, 3 Prow Committee 4 PAUL J. SCHWARZ “jerry ST. LUKE S PARISH Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Piwg Pong 1, 2, 3, 4 Checkers 4 L ettermans Club 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Dramatics 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Paper Staff 2 Prom Ccmtn ttee 3, 4 Perfect Attendance 1 NORMAN H. SEHR “Jack CATHEDRAL PARISH Dramatics 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Camera Club 1,2, 3, 4 Honor Service Letterman Class Officer 1 , 2 THOMAS SHETTERLY “To ST. JOHN S ORPHANAGE Football 2, 3 Baseball 3 Paper Staff 3 Honor Roll 1 , 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Debate 2, 3 Class Officer 2, 3 Sodality Prefect 3 DONALD A. SIDDALL Don ST. TERESAS PARISH Football 1 , 4 Lettermans Club 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2 Dramatics 4 Prorw Committee 3, 4 CLETUS J. STAUDER “Clete” CATHEDRAL PARISH Honor Roll 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 Crusader Quartet LLOYD E. STRAUB “Lloyd ST. PAUL S B. T. H. S. 1, 2 Band 3, 4 Ping Pong 4 Intramurals 4 LRANCtS W. SULLIVAN “Bud Pr.r.SSED SACRAMENT PARISH Football 2, 3, 4 Golf 4 Ping Pong 2, 3, 4 Checkers 3, 4 Annual Staff Lettermans Club 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 2, 3, 4 DONALD C. TAPHORN “Don CATHFDRAL PARISH Football 1 Ping Pong 2, 3, 4 Checkers 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Feature Editor 4 Annual Staff Camera Club Intramurals 1, 2 Class Officer 2 Glee Club 1, 2 Parish Representative 1 ADOLPH F. TECKLENBURC; “Tech ST. MARYS PARISH Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermans Club 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Sodality Officer 1 Honor Roll 2, 3 Intramurals 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 ESTILL O. THROCKMORTON “Throck CATHEDRAL PARISH Baseball 2, 3, 4 Honor Roll 3, 4 Checkers 3, 4, Champ 3, 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Sports Editor 3 Editor 4 Annual Staff Editor Lettermans Club 4 Dramatics 4 Class Officer 3 Central Committee 4 Intramurals 1 Glee Club 4 Crusader Quartet HARVEY L. TIBEREND “Tibe CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 4 Ping Pong 3 Sodality Officer 2 JAMES B. VANDER PLUYM ni • n Jim st. mary ' s parish St. Dominic High, Breese 1 , 2, 3 Intramurals 4 Honor Roll 4 Checkers 4 MILTON W. VILLEMAIN “Milt ST. TERESAS PARISH Elocution 2 Honor Roll 3, 4 Ping Pong 2, 3, 4 Paper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Perfect Attendance 2, 4 Dramatics 4 Central Committee 4 Sodality Officer 2, 3 Class Officer 1 , 2 Parish Representative 4 Lab Assistant 3 Server 1 Prow Committee 3, 4 LEROY C. WESSEL Moon ST. MARYS PARISH Honor Roll 1 , 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff Dramatics 4 MAURICE F. WESSEL Mubs” ST. JOSEPHS PARISH, MILLSTADT Millstadt High 1, 2 Class Treasurer 4 Intrcmurals 3 CURTIS L. WILEY “Curt CATHEDRAL PARISH Ping Pong 2, 4 Checkers 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Bulletin Board 1, 2, 3 Librarian 1 EUGENE G. VVULLER Gene CATHEDRAL PARISH l‘mo Poiiii I. -• 3. 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Server 1,2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1, 2 Checkers 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Sociality Officer 1, 2 The following veterans having com pleted the necessary requirements are also entitled to graduation from Cathedral: MELVIN J. BUENTGEN PAUL F. BUENTGEN EDWARD J. FIETSAM WILLIAM E. FLACH, Jr. NORMAN J. GEOLAT VERNON E. GOEDEKE RUSSEL P. IIOFF WILLIAM A. KUEHN NOR BERT E. MAURER EUGENE E. PAULEY BERNARD P. ROACH JOHN J. ROACH ALOYSIUS F. SCHAEFER JOSEPH A. SCHNEIDER ARTHUR A. STRITTMATTER AGNELLUS E. Z1PFEL 2 our u ear£ 1942-43 Proud of the fact that our group contained the tallest, shortest, stoutest, and slenderest fellows combined in any class, we entered Cathedral’s four year threshold to manhood in the fall of ' 42 numbering forty-eight students. In all matters we were green indeed, and felt it, but with sch(X)l in an atmosphere of war, increased variation of courses, military drill, alumni on furlough and giving accounts, all for the benefits of the seniors who were graduating into the service, time went fast and there was much to be cultivated. e couldn t help adapting ourselves quickly, for strict regulations were enforced during every minute of the day- Linder the direction of Brother Victor Naegele in Frosh A, and Brother Anthony Sobocinski in Frosh B, we were divided into two classes. Encouraged by them we placed nine on the honor roll and contributed some $18.00 to the missions. Besides aiding us scholastically and spiritually, they urged to their utmost our participation in minor and major extra-curricular subjects. Thus we became active in football, basketball, debate, elocution and intramurals. Jim Bowan, Don Schaefer, and (_.lem Schauerte joined the bind and talented Don secured a first” position. Larry Marsh copped the ping-pong ch mpionship and Frosh B wore the softball intramural crown holding an undefeated record in league play. -yi fy A A With Brother William Wilder moderator of Soph A, and Brother f § Albert Stein guiding Soph B we continued in a lesser degree our dependent progress. The experience we gained a year previous was the cradle step, and now more confident and united we reached forth to gain success in something important, whereby we could proudly show and declare we had done our part in varsitv prowess. Dick Schulte was the first to acquire a major letter, earning his award in football. Later Don Schaefer, Jack Nesbit, Julie Schaefer, and Estill Throckmorton received monograms with the revival of baseball. Joe Fellner became cheerleader for the second time, and Larrv Marsh again won the ping-pong championship. For the first time Sophomores were ad¬ mitted into Brother Michael Brangan’s journalism class. He selected eight. We felt exceptionally honored during this year that one of us should receive a vocation. Bov Mayer, who sold thirty subscriptions in the Marianist Drive and thus earned the class its first spirit banner, left school to join the Brothers of Mary. Likewise it was during this year that Principal Brother Urban Fleege, for whom we had matked time to an intelligent, firm discipline, left Cathedral to become Piofessor in the Department of Education at the Catholic University in Washington, D. C. ClaM OllicerA These fellows were elected at the start of the school year to guide successfully the senior class in its various undertakings. Left to right: Julie Schaefer, secretary; Larry Fournie, president; Bud Sul¬ livan, treasurer, and Jack Nesbit, vice-president. IQ I I ! T Reeling responsible now, we had to show and not he shown, and Js ,W we soon discovered that to he heeded we must first earn respect. Participation and success in extra-curriculars merits much respect, hut more effectual than that, is to become spiritual leaders. Patient and thorough in religious explanation, Brother Michael Brangan, our homeroom supervisor, injected many lasting impressions in his effort to make us active in both class and school sodality work. He strived constantly to build a more fervent devotion toward God and His Blessed Mother. Second to that was his earnest endeavor to advance our talents scholastically. Several merited the honor roll and in the making of cooperation we earned two spirit banners. A distinct reputation was attained when every fellow got above 90% in conduct. Principal five years at Coyle High in Kirkwtxxl, Mo., Brother William Baer became the new dean replacing Brothei Urban. His efforts to promote public speaking, student societies, and student programs revealed many capable leaders within our group. A few displayed their potentialities when the Juniors shared part responsibility with the Mother’s Club in the school ' s first Junior-Senior prom. 1 he number of major lettermen swelled to fourteen. On the gridiron Dick Schulte, Frank Donovan, and Adolph 1 ecklenburg contributed their best in bringing the sch(X)l the Catholic League Crown. Our basketball lettermen numbered six and we again helped bring a Catholic League victory, this time as co-champs with St. Peters of St. Charles, Mo. Five distinguished themselves on the diamond. 1945-46 Instilled for three years with the Crus ider spirit, in our sports, our studies, in work, and especially in practicing our religion, we strove to make this year, backed by the power of forty-three members, a year in conjunction with all those things. In Brother Alphonse Scherer we had a mighty builder to bolster our efforts. He drew from within and put to maximum use every faculty in mind and body. Under his influence we were unconsciously destined to accumulate a wealthy abundance of memories. Our year’s greatest enterprise was in becoming Cathedral’s First C ity Football Champions. Dick Schulte, Pinky Donovan, Adolph Tecklenburg, William Bauer, Lorain Braun, Jim Gass, Fred Moessinger, Julie Schaefer, Clem Schauerte, Donald Siddall, and Bud Sullivan earned monograms and with the Junior and underclass members of the team, they proudlv attended a series of fetes in their honor. Not champions though registering many season wins was the basketball squad comprised of mostly Seniors. Baseball however, again commanded the limelight when the team matched a co-championship with St. John’s of St. Louis in the Catholic League. Altogether, there were eleven majoring in football, six in basketball, eight in baseball, one in cheerleading, and two in golf, a newly inaugurated sport. Bro. Alphonse In number we placed first on the honor roll. Clem Schauerte acquired the main trophy in the Marianist League Oratory Contest besides winning Bishop Althoff’s annual contest. Dramatic clubs formed extensively following the Senior Christmas play and on the school paper we had seven hard workers. Our whole class labored diligently to finance this annual and out of the many periodic socials the newly organized Letterman’s Club sponsored one in the annual’s behalf. Adolph Tecklenburg, Ted Lehman, Maurice Wessel, and I larvey Tiberand left at mid¬ year for college, the service, and work. Now that we are all separating we leave with a timely prayer and the hope that we will see each other safe and prosperous in ten vears at our planned class reunion. Class of) ’47 B. LORENZ W. POTTS J. RENNER A. BELLEVILLE C. BLAES Bro. Michael W. MHREN L. CANNADY G. STEHLICK I. EICHENSEER F. HERMANN J. RICHTER M. ZIPFEL N. BEVIRT R. KOSAR J. WESTER MEIER IT. STRATMAN F. POWELL D. ARNDT L. VOSS W. ZAHN P. REIS J. REGN1ER T. MICHAELIS H. NEUNER D. MAYER E. DOLLUS T. KINSELLA R. HARTOIN F. EHRSTEIN R. DENGLER R. SCHULTE R. REIS E. HARBOUGH D. NESBIT L. NEFF K. FAUST A. LUCASH A. BODNAR R. FRITZ H. BAUER Not Shown :r. bighaus, h. Gordon C. KARFS, W. NESTE R. Clate of J ' 48 R. PHILLIPS N. MUREN E. MILLER M. REIS J. FALBE Bro. Norbert D. FORNESS E. MAKOWSKI P. HEGGE MEIER J. GEOLAT G. GUNDLACH P. BAUER W. JANSON D. LANTER R. BUTZ J. BAUER E. RICHTER L. HENSON R. HANNON N. KNAPP C. SCHLEICHER J. WESTER MEIER D. BATTAGLIA R. HEUERMAN S. STOLL S. MILLER D. BEAUMONT D. MUETH R. KNIGHT J. SCHILLING M. WASSILUK H. MILLER W. BECKER A. FELLNER J. GOODNICK J. STOECKEL M. GLAUBER Not Shown: d. muskoff Bro. Martin E. BUENTGEN J. HUGH J. RULE R. GREGSON D. ERLINGER R. NEBGEN J. WOTTOWA W. LAUF R. HOERNIS L. LEMON R. HUSCHLE K. DRESSLER C. CHAPUT J. YETTKE R. NOVY B. SCHMIERHALISEN E. SMITH R. VEATH D. KLINGLER J. SCHULTE G. RIESS A. REEB C. RICE R. LEMING J. JUEN J. SOBCZAK R. VEATH N. ADRIAN M. MC BRIDE R. ERLINGER R. KOHL J. MEISTER H. BONN M. HOEFFKEN A. WAMBERCUE J ZAGARSKI W. FLESHREN C. TAPHORN Not shown: D. emge ClaM 0 ’48 Bro. Walter p. CAPONI R. WESSEL F. DEGENIIARDT D. DEITZ B. SCHNEIDER D. VANDER PLUYM J. HELFRICH K. FISCHER G. HASENSTAB W. VOELLINGER ! ' . VILLEMAIN E. REEB D. LANTER R. HERBERT E. KLEIN E. FIX C. WELSCH R. HELFRICH R. KOSAR R. BERKEL R. WULLER D. WACHTEL M. MEDER E. LOEHR W. SEIIR E. WOMBACHER E. SODIIM D. RIESS W. AREY R. KRUMP J. NEFF R. ROACH R. SPEICFINGER W. KAISER E. PAUTLFR Not shown: r. smith Class of) ’49 T. GANNON V. GREGSON J. KLOHR G. ROTH D. ZINK Bro. John S. SPEHN L. FLACH C. STRUBE R. NEUNER D. PARKER J. BECHERER D. SCHMITTLING D. HOEFTKEN J. HEMMER R. FORREST A. WUERZ K. BIRK J. BAUER R. RICHTER D. PONISKE O. LOTZ F. BANN W. SPENGLER J. KARFS A. GRIM MIG M. LEONARD R. STAUDER W. HILLER P. FOURNIE G. VAN GORDON R. HECKENBERGER W. BAUER B. BOUL E. KLEIN C. NESBIT F. ROWAN E. HAUSMANN J. GOLDKAMP Not shown: d. daenzer _ ___ Bro. William Cia££ 11 ill and ZjeAtament Drowning in a pool of tears at the thought or departing from the good old Alma Mater we have one consolation, one remedy from becoming too home¬ sick, one comeback to our mental resentment of being forgotten. As we are gulped into the worldly stomach of sell security and are exposed to its indigestion ol wickedness we will know that at least one mannerism or one possession we acclaimed as ours at Cathedral is not being revised to the ways of the world. We will know it is staying in its original form carried on in the personage or property of someone still there. We, the seniors of 1946, solemnly declare this to be our last will and testament and earnestly beseech each fortunate heir to take good care of what is being passed along to him. 1, BILL BAUER, will to Chuck Rice my unused basketball shoes and mv big drag with Brother Martin. L LORAIN BRAUN, will my plans for a revolving door in general science to Don Mayer that he too can go in and out of Brother Norbert’s class. L ELIGENE BlISSON, will my sincere attention in class to Leland Cannadv, but i! he’s smart he won’t take it. I almost didn’t graduate. 1, GENE CUAPL1 I , will mv live o’clock shadow to 1 lerman Bauer who would otherwise have nothing to display his manhood. I, FRANK DONOV AN, will to Art Lucash my books il he is willing to piece them together. L JOSEPH FELLNER, leave my knack lor cracking jokes to Flovd Powell, a Junior corn popper. 1, LAURENCE FOURN1E, will mv job of collecting dues from poor Seniors to Allan Belleville. I, ROBERI FUHRMAN, will to Don Daenzer the skirt I should have worn to catch those ground balls bounding through mv legs. I, AN I I lONY GASS, leave mv handsome physique, coy smile, and disarmingly innocent appearance, along with my detection proof paper wad thrower to Neil Bevirt hoping he will have equal success. I, JIM GASS, will mv tvping speed and ability to ‘entertain’’ Brother Frank to Neal Muren. I, BERNARD GEOLAT, the Senior intramural king, will to Dick Reis all mv skill that kept me high scorer on the basketball squad. 1, 1 FIEODORE LEHMAN, hope each Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior has many toothaches in future years that mv dental office may ring with their screams. I, JAMES LOESCHE, will to Ed Dollus my responsibility of transporting our peppv cheerleaders to each game. L LARRY MARSH, will my ability to play football to anyone who can with¬ stand splinters. 1, FRED MOESSINGER, will mv carefree disposition and cheery atmosphere to Walter Zahn. I, GEORGE MUREN, will to Paul Reis my undershirt, T shirt, sweatshirt, shirt, and sweater hoping it will build him up just as it did me. 1, JOHN NESBIT, will my natural trailer to cousin Charles Nesbit. He lives across the street and doesn’t need speed. I, JAMES ROWAN, will my seat at the “Pink Elephant’’ round table to Bill Nester. (Continued 23 pages to the rear ' ) Working , worrying, praying as they go about their daily tasks at home mothers still find time to participate more closely in their sons ' high school careers. The functioning of the club affords the mothers a closer contact with the teachers to enable both to work effectively in bringing about the desired traits of Christian Manhood. Many conveniences or pleasures furnished to the school are the result of the labors of Our Mother s Club. � Mother Club O icer Standing: Mrs. Clem J. Gass, president. Seated: Mrs. J. Faust, treasurer; Mrs. W. Jorn, vice-president; Mrs. D. Leming, secretary. CLUB COMMITTEES Kitchen Committee Mrs. A. Koch, chairman Mrs. C. Juen, co-chairman Mrs. O. J of fray Mrs. E. Bacchic Mrs. YV. Janson Mrs. J. Stoeckel Mrs. T. Gannon Mrs. M. Roth Mrs. F. Bcrkcl Mrs. W. Jorn Mrs. M. Muskopf Mrs. P. Bauer Mrs. J. Dengler Band Committee M rs. John Dengler, chairman Membership Committee Mrs. Lorain Dollus, chairman YY ' ays And Means Committee Mrs. F. Wuller .chairman Mrs. J. Reis, co-chairman Mrs. Ray Bauer Mrs. H. Bevirt Mrs. J. Faust Mrs. H. Guenther Mrs. G. Hasentab Mrs. J. Heckenberger Mrs. Ed Hoeffken Mrs. J. Sax Mrs. J. Sehr Mrs. Rov Smith Mrs. A. Zipfel Mrs. O. Loesche Auditing Committee Mrs. Ray Bauer M rs. V r m. Juen Mrs. VVm. Taphorn Social Committee Mrs. L. Fournie, chairman Mrs. E. 1 hnxkmorton, co-chairman Mrs. I . Dollus Mrs. Ed Schoen Mrs. G. Renner Mrs. F. Wuller Mrs. J. Sax M rs. M. Schoen Mrs. D. Leming Mrs. C. Schauerte Entertainment Committee Mrs. R. Ncbgen, chairman Mrs. J. Herold, co-chairman Mrs. A. Minor Mrs. W. Reime Mrs. E. Bogner Mrs. H. Fix Have you ever seen a mother who didn’t always have something to do? We haven’t either. Since mothers individually are always so busy you might well try to imagine what a group of them must be like. That’s just the way our Mother’s Club is also—busy as bees. It would be impossible to ever begin an enumeration of their activities as many things they do are never brought to our attention and mothers seldom brag about anything except their sons. It is a well known fact that to keep an organization functioning, finances are necessary. Being a necessary evil, we find our good mothers busy about many things—cjuilting, then selling; holding pillow case lottos; engaged in the sale of war bonds; entertaining with card parties, etc.—all in order to spend it again, but not on themselves— it’s for us. In the article on the history of the organization we make mention of some o. 1 the major purchases of the club so we need not repeat here. The prom each May is also financed by our mothers—and we know it costs a pretty penny. On occasion our beautiful hall has been bedecked in festive fashion to honor the school athletes and their friends and parents and here again we find our very devoted mothers, worn out with work, wearing a smile and taking a weary step to feed our faded, famished faces. We sincerely hope the parents and students will continue supporting the Mother’s Club and will make everv effort to have more and more mothers become members of the club. Mav the future of th organization enjov as much success as it has in the past! History of Mrs. Arthur Fournie, 1st Pres dent vice-president, secretary and tre; Seven years ago on December 14, 1939, a group of fifty-three mothers met in the high school clu broom for the purpose of organizing a Mother’s Club. I he meeting had been called by Brother Wilfrid Moran, principal of the school at the time. MOTHERS FORMULATE THEIR CLUB Permitting no grass to grow under their feet, th Mothers proceeded to elect officers and appoint a committee to formulate a constitution. Mrs. Arthur Fournie was elected president; Mrs. R. E. Costello, vice-president; Brs. Beno Gundlach, secretary, and Mrs. Paul Wuller, treasurer. Mrs. M. F. Baettie, Mrs. Frank Lanter, Mrs. B. L. Miller and Mrs. John Voellinger were appointed to the constitution com mittee. After getting the club off to an excellent start and declining renomination the following year because of numerous other activities, Mrs. Fournie was succeeded in the presidency by Mrs. Paul Becherer. The new president had as her co-workers in office Mesdames Frank Dahm, Beno Gundlach and Paul Wuller as er respectively. GREAT THINGS ARE ACCOMPLISHED AS ORGANIZATION PROSPERS A movie projector and public address system for the school was the first purchase made by the new club. During her first year in office, Mrs. Becherer and the club financed the buying of the attractive new uniforms for the band. During her second year at the helm, Mrs. Becherer and club inaugurated the custom of the yearly Father-Son Banquet. Mrs. George Renner, Mrs. Frank Lanter and Mrs. John Voellinger served as treasurer, vice-president and secretary respectively during Mrs. Becherer’s second term in office. The club holds its monthly meeting the second Thursday of each month here in the high school building. I he attendance has generally ranged from fiftv to one hundred mothers—weather and home conditions causing slight fluctuations. These monthly gatherings are never lacking in interest nor are they the same each time. A program committee always has something of interest in store or the kitchen committee satisfies the gathering with the delicacies on the evening’s menu. Most often the mothers were delighted to see their own sons performing dramatic skits or hear them delivering orations, singing, or vicing with one another in some intellectual battle. Mrs. Roland Nebgen was elected president of the club on May 14, 1942 and served a second term extending into 1944. She was assisted in her first term bv Mrs. Winifrid Reime as vice-president; Mrs. Erwin Bogner, treasurer, and Mrs. John Voellinger as secretary. During her second term of office, Mrs. Nebgen was aided bv Mrs. Voellinger as vice-president; Mrs. E. Bogner, treasurer and Mrs. J. Harold as secretarv. During the 1942-44 period the commercial department was supplied with the latest in multilithe duplicators and the basketball team donned new uniforms as a result of Mrs. Nebgen’s leadership. At the beginning of each year, the club issues an official program booklet listing the committee heads together with their helpers and indicating the dates of the regular meetings and the program of entertainment. Of course, the club gets to meet the teachers also, to discuss their mutual problems. CLUB S LATEST OFFICERS ARE DOING FINE WORK Mrs. Clem Gass is the fourth president of the club being elected to that office in May 1944. She was re-elected the following year. Mrs. E. Bogner, vice-president; Mrs. Winifrid Reime, secretary and Mrs. George Renner, treasurer, served with Mrs. Gass last year. Mrs. W. Jorn, vice-president; Mrs. J. Faust, treasurer and Mrs. D. Leming, secretary are doing a splendid job this year under the guidance of Mrs. Gass. A new slide projector and the latest edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica have recentlv been purchased. Many benefits unknown to you and me are resulting from the unpretentious working of our Mothers. May God Bless them all! M ont Our Mothers Club isn’t an organization for purely business purposes nor simply for convenient contact with the Cathedral faculty hut also affords our overworked non union mothers a pleasurable outlet for some social activity. Have you ever been at one of the meetings? We have. And you may rightly wonder why. Mothers being fond of their sons are anxious to be proud of them so on several occasions through our four years at Cathedral we have had the pleasure of appearing, nervously, before the club. Before the meeting starts and again at the conclusion one hears peals of laughter rising from the various groups of girlhood chums (now our mothers) as they tell the latest joke or recall an interesting incident of the early days or of the past week. Or again, you’ll find a small group of anxious mothers in an intimate huddle, just as we do in football, getting their signals down pat on what they’re going to do with their sons the coming weeks. They’re organizing their forces for they have just discovered that their sons had each told a different story as to why they had gotten home so late the night before. 1 he little group deciding to bolster its decision separated, each mother hurriedly gaining the ear of her son’s homenxmi moderator. I don’t know what they said but I couldn’t use the car for the next few ' w ' eeks. It seems to me the UNO might attend these meetings and discover how to get things done. But mother is out for an enjoyable evening. Cards, bunco, entertainment of one kind or another follow ' s the regular business as does the delicious luncheon usually prepared bv the kitchen committee. It is during this time that our mothers sometimes make their dates to meet one another at the student socials or arrange to form a cheering section of their own at the next basketball game. Fun is had by all. c4ctivitie3 Almighty God created man a social being and as a result we tend to live together in society. An important lesson we learn as a consequence of our schooling is that of cooperation. In all our organizations or activities we have found cooperation a necessity in order that the greatest good might result. As a unifying force spinning through the kaleidoscopic course of our daily lives we find running the silken thread of our mothers ' love enhancing and giving depth of meaning to all we do. Our consecration gives it double meaning and merit when done with a proper intention. CLASS PREFECTS T)he Sodality Individual sodality meetings were handled in their respective classes by the prefect incumbent. Floyd Powell presided over the Juniors, Don Forness in Sophomore A, Jack Meister in Sophomore B. Bob Krump in Freshman A and Stanley Spehn in Freshman B. At least one meeting per class was held each month aside from the regular general assembly. Many problems could be better dealt with in the separate classes as was shown by the reports received each month. 1 he prefects with their officers have proven to be the possible leaders of the future Central Committee. T hey stand out in sodality action and are ever tending to increase their classmates understanding of and cooperation with the main body. Central Committee Sitting, left to right: Milton Villemoin, Parish Representative; Frank Donovan, Prefect; Fred Moessinger, Catholic Action Chairman; and Lorain Braun, Mission Chairman. Standing: Dick Schulte, Secretary; Estill Throckmorton, Marion Chairman; and Don Schaefer, Eucharistic Chairman. PARISH REPRESENTIVES I he tabulations of I loly Name Sunday Communion are gathered from each parish by the parish representives. This year Cathedral parish was represented by six students, one from each class, because of the larger number attending school. Those for Cathedral were: Bob Fuhrman, Fred Hermann, Don Forness, Reis Leming, Francis Degenhardt, and Charles Nesbit from the Seniors, Juniors, Sophomore A, Sophomore B. Freshman A, and Freshman B, respectively. St. Mary’s w as represented hy John Rule, St. Teresa’s by Joseph Sobczik, St. Luke’s by Bob Schulte, St. Henry’s by George Gundlach, Blessed Sacrament by Jim Row an and the out-lying parishes by I lerman Koldehoff. Linder the supervison of Milt Villemain, Parish Chairman, the duties of the representa¬ tives were carried out successfully and efficiently. Cla Prefect Sitting, left to right: Don Fornsss, Floyd Powell, Jack Meister. Standing: Robert Krump and Stanley Spehn. CENTRAL COMMITTEE 1 he Cathedral Sodality of the Immaculate Conception was guided by the senior sodality officers chosen by the students. They arranged and directed the meetings held on the first Thursday of each month. Officers in the sodality were: Pinky Donovan, Prefect; Estill 1 hrockmorton, Marion Chiirman; Don Schaefer, Eucharistic Chairman; Milt Villemain, Parish Representative; Fritz Moessinger, Catholic Action Chairman; Lorain Braun, Mission Chairman; and Dick Schulte, Secretary. 1 he prime purpose of the sodality is to promote greater devotion to Mary. 1 his was done by encouraging the saying of the rosary; wearing scapulars and medals; reminders of feasts of the Blessed Virgin; and talks at various times concerning her importance and spiritual relationship with us. Frequent communion was expounded especially on I loly Name Sunday and First Friday. Catholic literature was brought to the front as well as active mission participation. I hrough these and other sodality undertakings, the Central Committee displayed leader¬ ship and proved itself as a worthy spiritual guide. Parish Pepre en talive Sitting, left to right: Francis Degenhart, Jim Rowan, George Gund ach. Standing: Reis Leming, Don Forness, and Fred Hermann. As freshmen we h id the privilege of con¬ secrating ourselves to Our Blessed Mother in the ceremony concluding our hrst annual retreat. Why did we make this dedication of ourselves to the Mother of God? Have we really realized its significance and importance? c4nnual J e treat As an automobile or any other mechanical device cannot long continue to function properly unless it be overhauled occasionally, so too with us both physically and spiritually. Physically we are well cared for. Don’t you remember the days you were or conveniently thought you were so ill you would regretfully have to remain abed— at least until three o’clock? Editorially speaking, we do. Now, being both physical and spiritual by nature we must see that all is looked after in order to be able to function as a complete man. It is the aim of the annu il retreats to polish the tarnished brass and reoil the cogwheels of our spiritual life. Gritty foreign matter, such as defects and failings, must be cautiously washed away and anything more serious must be removed through a gtxxl confession and fresh oil of renewed fervor and prayer poured in to heal or prevent further destruction and promote smooth functioning. The fundamentals of life, of a truly Christian life, have been stressed by each retreat master. The importance of the Sacraments and their use; the development of an intense love of God and 11 is Blessed Mother; the importance of example, not in just avoiding evil but more positively in doing good; the absolute necessity of prayer, etc., are but a few points insisted on in these retreats. We have made the annual check through four years and at the conclusion of each took our resolutions. If we kept them we did well; if not, poorly. Let us stop here to recall and renew them or we will be caught in the throes of that damnable indifference wh ich will make a wreck of our lives. We were told frequently that the world loves the mediocre, that the very good are a reproach and the verv bad a nuisance so the indifferent are loved by the worldly. We betrav our very purpose in life; we are traitors to our school and a sham as Crusaders unless we bestir ourselves sufficiently to throw off the easy ways of the world and become men who stand for right and do it. We made our consecration to Mary be¬ cause sh ' is the Mother of God, because she is our Mother and because she is the Mother of Christ, our Model and our Life. By her ‘‘fiat’’ before the Incarnation, she brought us forth in the supernatural life and Jesus public- ally proclaimed her our Mother on Calvary. Our consecration will, therefore, lead us to learn more about her; to love her as Jesus did; to honor her; to pr;v to her; to resemble her; to work for and with her. As a son favors his mother so must we imitate Mary’s faith, purity, obedience, humility, love of prayer and devotion to her Son. We will read b x)ks and listen to sermons to increase our knowledge of her; carry her rosary and wear her medals as reminders of our conse¬ cration; run to her in our every need. As a chalice consecrated for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass must be kept for its consecrated purpose so must we maintain our b xlies and our love pure for Mary. Let us live as children of the purest of Virgins! C onAecration ZJo A few of the many students, largely Freshmen, who were enrolled into Mary ' s Sodality the last day of the retreat on Dec. 5, 6, and 7. Standing left to right: Larry Henson, James VanderPluym, C. Hasenstab, Cletus Welsh. Kneeling: Ken Fischer, Bill Sehr, Pete Capone, James Helfrich, and Roy Smith. J4ou e MEMORIAL SERVICE Bottom center of the picture shows the service flag about to be raised foTowing one of the two memorial masses held Feb. 13 and 15 for Pvt. Eddie Schoen and Copt. Paul Reis, both of whom were killed in action during the war. They graduated from Cathedral in ' 43 and ' 38 respectively, and are remembered well by many students still in school. It has, indeed, been a privilege to have been able to begin each of our school days with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the surroundings of our beautiful gothic cathedral. It has rightly been called our religion laboratory. Trudging wearily and with dreary step we found our way to church to begin the day as each day should commence—with God. In union with Our Heavenly Mother, our patron saints and our fellow students we tried in some small way to praise our God and beg His blessing upon ourselves and our work. We sincerely regret having failed to use this period to its full advantage, yet, even through the simple expression of regret we feel we have learned a lesson—we have permitted something of great value (the only thing that reallv counts for eternity) to slip from our grasp. Would that we had understood sooner 1 The privilege of daily Communion was ours yet few there were who took advantage of the opportunity as they should have. We cannot understand how people of today have so lost their sense of values as to neglect even the reception of their God in Holy Com¬ munion. It is nothing more than the truly damnable indifference of which we have been warned repeatedly. We have also been told that the world loves the mediocre because the very good are a rebuke and the very had a hindrance. There is nothing so disgusting as the tepidity of some so-called Catholics— the modern Judases. Of such is the kingdom of hell! % Slid ' JL l§§i • - T ooo rAAtUSTH H 0I Sw n s Stu ' ■ lw Number Forts ate PoN 1! . iUr t� r � ' t ' . r l.m ■ ‘ W h « I •id ' ♦ • ‘ TLX . � •t . , m iKf t 1 ' ' Y_ si . v t ,WA ' W - 1 W.-acnw L , ‘—-t M ,to.« VUW« « I ‘X d ' � mm i - uJro “ ES p — f - - . � «. • • r “O .� wl — •k. Cm S. “ “ La_a h tW-a .•m T I 1 , . Si J2 1 th t • ■ ’ 1 V 1 rw i p j| -1£ 5— •-• - .a ® ' _ uiWi r ,, y � t� • f , C .«« � • _ „. — ' ?xiz jb . c ' C • ' f’j, - ijrs iXjszz.L «H « FEr ; 2Si« ' ; .5SP ' r issr. £ -; s :r ■- ' ssf « ?S£i:2 «- j £? , es. £E • -£ i sr -- eaV e for! ' rsa t OUR SENIORS L v|CE , wO. -fcgp ■L Ca iedrc ' K e Benny Th U .cS � � .. f- • Posters •“• . v• .,� r: J2 V T ' rL J «jr ,- . o i Miner Direct I V N At U Isi-lf ' - Mtittugrttg hJilur R w tat tbt • ■ ii.ngh L nvrt ,Hc . S - 3b.5£ «M T - d - -. : — k - k ' . • r“ I • • � • _ , i W « f.tr ' -’” ' ' - -d a V ' , rf r � JOjL4 - — a„jli | « •! lJlU«• n, ' 4 � i� cm -r - ] •••« l “V” ,J .«l � • f, “ l l, ip „,. «■ kj ” « . kA.llpr Directs rSSsar A Z SVZ- 5 C t -5SS5fil ; i :;’:,,oT-.....rr iS-C -Aa Mosses Held For Pvt Ed Schc f R eis : ' : Copt Po“ ' Re 5 n C v “L -a -- -- «v T n rH STUDEHT fJM EBtRDTHE ' ll J ,VF OU )AN ,£y, I J :m JW� M f ' . r , nV J ir J t a a AI rt P 1 ! . ' • ’ „ « « ‘ 4v,n ,R 1 1 l arthedr ' � ■� t.. k « � . n«- h U J , ot vt e Ir ' ' ! «■- ' � tw . ' Em At —� «v--j33x -«; -•• ' - tais rS- - u ; ' t4T• - . ■LL .(Utte«t� « tu ' F ' ' ‘ ' ' l fC ' ;;;:; • r s i b ■J: •- ' r «■ .ViSS-jKfS r-a f br tct S .5?r: Fkxi � •- • tt T 1 « • JUTC m 1 - rt ...... 1.4 ft Tm jr i ! • -If pi Lu a t i, 9 � n •. � . XT rt;: -3t f H - -V he Crusader Social Whirl 1938 - ALL CATHOLIC - 1945 Published 6 Times a Year by the Class in Journalism — At — THE CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL Lincoln at Third Streets Belleville, Illinois Subscription $1.00 a Year By Milton Villemafn Teck’s Talks By Adolph Tecklenburg EDITORIAL STAFF Editor _ _ Estill Throckmorton ' 46 Feature Editor .. C. M. Schauerte, Jr. ' 46 Managing Editor __ Don Taphorn ' 46 Sports Editor . _ Fred Moessinger ' 46 Sports Writers _ Adolph Tecklenburg ' 46 Leland Cannady ' 47 Walter Zahn ' 47 Art Lucash ' 47 Alumni Editor _____ Paul Reis ' 47 Class Columnist . . ... Fioyd Powell ' 47 Jim ' s Jibs Jim Renner ' 47 News Reporters Ted Lehman ' 46 Milt Villemain ' 46 Bob Kosar ' 47 BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager_Leland Cannady ' 47 Assistant Business Manager_Fred Hermann ' 47 Circulation Manager _ Bernard Lorenz ' 47 By Ted Lehman In The Classrooms With Floyd Powell The ideals we uphold and the original thoughts living inside us are often times so beautiful and plausible to us that we would readily give anything to express them to others and let them share ol it. Just to state correctly and clearly facts which we have seen and heard, is a task not-so-easy. Thus it is, we feel privi¬ leged to have been able to work three years on Cathedral’s schoolpaper gaining during that time, by our editorials and news stories, some extent of good writing ability. To know we have advanced our knowledge, and to feel that we have accomplished much, is to know and feel we have had a good instructor. Brother Michael Brangan was tops in directing our Crusader staff, and through him we learned much more than journalism. He taught us good business for financing our paper, tactful contact in obtaining our interviews, and many essentials for meeting conservative needs. With the Seniors publishing their annual it was necessarv that several Juniors edit som° of the issues. Among them has been found a variety of talent thus insuring the continuance of the “Crusader” next year. I M ' S IBS By JIM RENNER WA X F A X By Fred L. Hermann ALUMNI NEWS By Paul H. Reis, Jr. LUKE LOOKS IX By Arthur Lucash Jt)o you J em em her? In sch(K)l and out of school the fellow sitting next to you created certain characteristics which were typical only of him. Were you to run across one of these mannerisms anywhere you could not mistake its identity. WITH MALIC E 1 OVY ARD NONE, do you remember how. bumptious BILL BAUER was the only one in class who didn t have to lend money and could still remain good friends? Me warded off all spongers with, “Whattaya think this is,-Buddy, Buddy Week?” . . . . saltatory LORAIN BRAUN, a buddy, buddy, man himself, was a cinch lor the women with his captivating height and bouncing elasticity on a dance floor? . . . . buxom EUGENE BLISSON, with his rolly-polly barreled anatomy, had a mild liking for beer? Wouldn’t it be funny if he becomes Belleville’s Water Com¬ missioner.- .... chary GENE C11APLI1 alternated driving a soda and beer truck? Elis destiny is to drive the water wagon under Commissioner Russon. (Would that be comfortable?) .... paraphrastic PINKY DONOVAN talked and talked with words of empty meaning until someone breathed the answer to him? .... felicitous JOE FELLNER came to school with a new joke every ' day until someone put butter and salt on him? .... lugubrious LARRY FOURNIE always gave you the impression he was cold? When he goes to the clip-joint his only word is “burr” .... batrachoid ROR FUHRMAN got along with everyone with his genial smile? . . . . gusty JIM GASS provided his durable coupe for the tribe of baseballers traveling out-of-town? . . . . angelic TONY GASS tried to display a blank, perplexed lace after an eraser was thrown? .... benignant BARNEY GEOLA1 whipped through problems in physics and algebra? In¬ cidentally he milks a lot of cows. Ret he works his way to the top of some big corporation just because he has a good pull . . . . ' licit TED LEHMAN lound all sorts of sell-satisfying ways to provoke laughter and still maintain regulations? .... disconcerted JIM LOESCHE had the arduous problem ol making his religion assignments legible? .... dulcet LARRY MARSH politely insisted that we listen to his robust voice? I log calling at Swift’s will always be a last resort . . . . ish ka bibble FRITZ MOESSINGER possessed some irresistible quality that included everyone as his friend? .... inconspicuous GEORGE M LI REN sat in the back seat of the corner of the room? To see “Gus” really living was to see him working in Kroger’s .... jumbo JACK NESRI I was strictly solid? I lis favorite hobby was to haunt his enemies which he hated most .... blushlul JIM ROWAN always sold his bus tickets cut-price as the only financial solution to his unanticipated noon- hour appetite? .... sedulous ORVILLE SAUERWEIN plugged and plugged with lasting fortitude? Name a harder worker .... adroit DICK SAX very adequately enacted Brother Frank in the Christmas plav with his curved pipe and typewriter tool kit? .... affectionate DON SCHAEFER showed promise as a great pitcher?—ol woo, that is. 11 is melodious voice is a suie bet to keep him in favor with the ladies and prov ide ample competition for Lorain Braun .... “Big JULE SCHAEFER participated skillfully in all athletics anti flashed such a vigorous smile that all felt it and had to reproduce it? ... . rhetorical CLEM SCHALIERTE was always contentiously out¬ done by Father McCormick and had to humbly sit down? .... gallant RAY SCHEIBEL was the only one in class handsome enough to merit a note on the back ol his picture from some secretary at the Photographic Service Co.? Being a prudent man he did not reply, hut we all wonder what she looked like .... diminuative PAUL SCHMIT1 LING did such big things for such a little boy such as lose 35 conduct cards in one term and ride his big two wheeler around delivering telegrams? .... collective DICK SCllllLTE possessed the largest assortment of sweatshirts, sweat socks, army fatiques, pictures, and phonograph records in school? Though claimed legitimately Brother Albert must forever wonder about some of them . . . . lithesome JERRY SCI IWARZ was the buzzing flv in every classroom? Dissatisfied with his height he is at present waiting for a male sequence to “I’m a big girl now. . . . . loquacious JACK SEIIR found a hundred and one questions to ask onlv when you were trying to do something? His pride and joy was that reliable ’32 Chevy .... good-natured TOM SHE 1TERLY disappeared into the Navy and suddenly reappeared two weeks before graduation, a much contented sailor? .... photographic DON SIDDALL was Brother Norbert’s first-mate? Not onlv has Don developed a mania for snapshots but he has even been heard to provokedlv mutter “Say guy.” .... musical CLETE STAUDER provided the major harmony in the “Crusader Quartet”? . . . . peremptory LLOYD STRAUB endeavored daily to remove that squeaky noise in his trumpet? Many a time he practiced too long and came to school all puckered up ... . taciturn BUD SULLIVAN conveyed much meaning with little effort? Something was unusually funnv when vou got an audible laugh out of “Sulli .... alacritive DON TAPI IORN used his dependable model “T” day after dav and how he often found the maneuverable contraption half way down the block straddling the sidewalk? It kept on running .... aero-minded ADOLPH TECKLENBURG designed some new aircraft when his courses became taring? Thougth they ended death¬ diving into the wastebasket, the same aeronautical enthusiasm mav prove to be his bread and butter .... persevering ESTILL TRROCKMORTON almost lived at the printer? Ah, it finally came out .... leal HARVEY TIBEREND would do anything in the world for vou? He spent most of his high school life hitch-hiking .... urbane JIM VANDER PLUYM welcomely blew in from Breese our last y ear? I le quickly became one ol the family .... auxiliary MILT VILLEMAIN got involved in all sorts of activities and still maintained good grades? .... provident LEROY VVESSEL worked unobtrusivelv during the school week and zealously followed his father’s trade on Saturdays? .... sun-reddened MAURICE WESSEL had the whole class waving him off to the Armv one afternoon? He had quietly brought his Millstadt popularity to Cathedral .... transacting CURT WILEY rubbed his hands together when a CHS student walked into the Hub clothing store? “Here’s a sure sale.” .... clement EUGENE WL1LLER always kept you on edge as to when his voice was going to change? 11 e Cant forget Senior Firsts L D. SCHAEFER I ' -1 CLARINET STRAUB |« TRUMPET l. FouRnie j Rowan TROMBONE IV CLARINET Members of the C. H. S. bond are first row left to right: Don Arndt, Bob Nebgen, Dick Dengler, Don Forness, Jim Becherer, and Phil Bauer. Second row: Bob Krump, Dick Reis, Lloyd Straub, Allan Belleville, Jack Meister, Dave Battaglia and Clem Schauerte. Last row: Dave Nesbit, Edmund Pautlcr, Jim Bauer, Don Schaefer, Jim Rowan, Tom Kinsella, Larry Fournie, and Richard Kosar. Daring to plav such finer classics as those composed by 1 schai- koYvsky, Wagner, Schubert, Gershwin, and many more. Professor Bernard L. Miller has earned lor Cathedral a fine name among high school bands. 11 is twenty-four piece group performed de¬ lightfully at two concerts held before a capacity crowd on the anniversary of Father Chaminade and on Mothers Day. Professor Miller, known more readily as “Pro! by his admirers, is truly an accomplished musician having under his leadership many organizations in this locality which have successfully pro¬ gressed so completely that he is well known and respected through¬ out Illinois. The C. II. S. band has been directed by him since 1936 and through his efforts it has become one of the most popular activities ol the school. Members of the Glee Club are first row left to right: Jim Becherer, Walter Bauer, Bernard Lorenz, Dick Sax, and Paul Fournie. Standing: Dave Nesbit, Cletus Stauder, Don Schaefer, Fred Hermann, Bob Nebgen, Kenny Faust, Estill Throckmorton, Ed Dollus, Bob Fritz, and Jim Renner. Crusader Quartet This picture was taken during the first performance of the ' Crusader Quartet at the K. C. Football Banauet. Left to right are: Don Schaefer, Clete Stauder, Estill Throckmorton, and Bob Fritz. Often when fellows get together they want to sing, and in all their melodies, old and new, there must be a certain quality of harmonization, or the idea is soon killed. We have had some very zealous Glee Clubbers this year, and though their public appear¬ ances have been rather limited, the results of much practicing is displayed currently to their own amusement in an evening of fun. Principal Brother William Baer, their director, drew out of the group one evening, lour enthusiastic mem¬ bers, with the idea in mind of pro¬ viding additional entertainment at the K. C. Football Banquet. I he lour- some ol entertainers were listed “Crusader Quartet” on the banquet program and since, have appeared before the Mother’s Club and several parish socials under that name. Shutter J$ua£ Left to right: Bob Schulte, Ed Dollus, Leo Voss, Thomas Kinsello, Jim Renner, Kenny Faust, Fred Hermann, Jack Sehr, Eob Fritz and Cletus Blaes. On the football field, at the basketball games, at Cathedral socials, and in truth, during the action of every major or minor activity, the Cl IS student would leel disappointed il he did not see Brother Norbert Kramer or one of his faithful camera clubbers incessantly clicking a camera in behalf of the annual, the school- paper, or the club itself. Brother Norbert has taught to any earnest fellow interested in photography within a week’s time the principles in taking a good picture, developing it, and to the outsider, the involved process of mixing the liquids necessary for developing. By his sincere attitude he has aroused many students to apply their talents in picture artistry as a hobby at home. Many improvements have been added to the club since last year. Among them is the purchasing of an exposure meter, a letter lighting system for developing, and Hood lights which are dragged all over the building when Brother Norbert is out of flash bulbs. Officers remain the same as last year: Ed Dollus, president; Lloyd Straub, vice-president; Leo Voss, secretary; and Boh Schulte, treasurer. The club promoted various nationwide contests to further interest in photography. JbramaticJ Taken on the stage these sixteen seniors gave a portrayal of how they thought the Brothers might have acted The Night Pefore Christmas. Seated from left to right: George Muren, Bernard Geolat, Clem Schauerte, Larry Marsh, Jack Sehr, Harvey Tiberend and Jerry Schwarz. Standing: Leroy Wessel, Estill Throckmorton, Paul Schmittling, Lorain Braun, Don Siddall, (Santa Claus), Eugene Busson, Dick Sax, Jim Gass, and Milt Villemain. Setting the scene in the Brothers club r ;c;m on Christmas Eve, sixteen seniors pre¬ sented to the student body and faculty a Christmas play Dec, 21, entitled: “T’was the Night Before Christmas. Its author was Clem Schauerte, it was directed by Brother Michael Brangan, and the cast was the sociology class who likewise did the producing—Eugene Busson prtxJuc- ing belly laughs and Harvey Tiberend pro¬ ducing muscles. As a matter of fact, all the actors produced as realistically as they could the moods and modes of the Brothers; their housekeeper, Marie; and Professor Miller. From start to finish th: skit provoked ap¬ plause and laughter from the students and even the faculty whom the pl ' yers were pinning. It proved to be one of the best playlets presented at Cathedral and was the first step in forming the dramatics club. Another dramatic group, under the di rection of Mrs. D. Leming, forming the nucleus of a regular dramatic club, gave as its initial production the humorous one-act comedy: If Men Played Cards As Women Do. It was well received by both the student- body and the Mothers Club before which groups the play was staged. Members of the club are: R. Leming, B. Lorenz, E. Smith, F. Hermann, and M. Reis. During January, designated as Chaminade Month, several freshmen groups produced skits depicting scenes from the adventurous life of Father Chaminade. The productions were directed by Brothers William and Mi¬ chael. Students participating were: W. Sehr, D. Loehr, J. Bechcrer. R. Forrest. J. Gannon, L Goldk mp, E. Heckenberger, J. Hemmer, D. Hoeffken, E. KUin, C. Nesbit, G. Van- Gordon, W. Voellinger, B. Boul, and R. Neuner. J First row, left to right: Don Schaefer, Julie Schaefer, Dick Schulte, Frank Donovan, Ed Dollus. Second row: Floyd Powell, E. Throckmorton, Larry Fournie, Jerry Schwarz, Art Lucash, Jim Gass, Jack Juen, Bill Bauer. Third row: Lorain Brcun, Bob Fuhrman, Eud Sullivan, Jack Nesbit, Fred Moessinger, Dick Kohl, Clem Schauerte. Fourth row: Bob Fritz, Marvin Zipfel, Kenny Faust, Chuck Rice, Bob Nebgen, Dick Reis, and Don Siddall. Captain 4 Julie Schaefer Basketball Frank Donovan Co-Captain Football of 1946 Dick Schulte Co-Captain Football Don Schaefer Baseball J debate Edwin Pautler, Freshman; and Marion Reis, Sophomore; in action on the platform during a debate practice. The debate team of 45-46, coached again bv Brother Martin McMurtrey, was composed entirely of Sophomores and Freshmen. Their topic was: “Resolved that there shall be compulsory military training for all young men up to the age of twenty. ’ Participating in the C L. S. A. they gained considerable experience by de¬ bating such schools as McBride, South Side, St. Louis II. High, St. Theresa, and St. Joseph. As was to be expected in senior competition they finished last in the league with one victory. Marion Reis of the positive team and J )e Zagarski of the negative received bronze medals for their outstanding work. Others besides those pictured below who entered in some debates or aided as chairmen were: Dave Emge, Gerry Riess, Dave Battaglia, Jack Meister, and Bob Nebgen. Left to right: Joe Zagarski, Edwin Pautler, Marion Reis, and Jack Gannon Cla££ Will and TJe tament I, ORVILLE SAUERWEIN, will my calm, courteous temperament to Ben Schmierhausen. I, RICHARD SAX, will my left-handed penmanship to Alex Bodnar that he may finish his assignments in double-quick time. I, DONALD SCHAEFER, will to Bill Potts a place on the Crusader pitching staff knowing he’ll be able to fog ’em in there. 1, JULIUS SCHAEFER, will my brawn and brain to Johnny B. that he too will gain a 1-A classification. 1, CLEMENCE SCHAUERTE, will mv ability for oratorical success to Edwin Pander. I RAYMOND SCHE1BEL, will to Bob Hartoin the box of tacks I used for the bulletin board? ? ? L PAUL SCHMITTLING, will mv title of Mauler” to Fred Ehrstein. 1 RICHARD SCHULTE, leave mv pleasing personality to anyone who has the car and gas to go to Dupo. I, PAUL SCHWARZ, will mv classroom drawl to Cletus Blaes. It didn’t help my grades any. L NORMAN SEHR, will mv new” car to Jim Renner who can easily put a siren in it. I, THOMAS SHE ITERLY, will mv cheerfulness as a gob to Harlan Neuner who alreadv has his sea-legs. 1, DONALD SIDDALL, will mv role as Santa Claus and sound effects man to Jerry Riess for next year’s Senior Christmas play. I, CLETUS STAUDER, will mv extraordinary perfect attendance to Chick” Muren. I attribute mv punctualitv to a bicycle as does Chick 1, LLOYD STRAUB, will mv front seat in history to anyone who wants to s f op the disciplinary blows of Marv Zipfel. I, FRANCIS SULLIVAN, will the time I spent outside the office door to anyone who has six months. I. DONALD TAPHORN, offer to swap Kenny Faust my Chevy for his mo ' or bike if he feels adventurous. I. ADOLPH TECKLENBURG, will to Dave Emge my so I says to her.” 1 le’ll need it explaining his tardiness. 1 ESTILL THROCKMORTON, will all my worries about the Crusader to Fred Hermann who hasn’t a care in the world. 1. HARVEY TIBEREND, will mv knowledge ol agriculture to the west end city slickers.” L I AMES VANDER PLUYM, will my knowledge of Breese to Elmer Worn bacher that he may find romance, excitement and success. 1, MILTON VILLEMA1N, will my wavy hair with all that lies underneath to mv brother Herb. I, LEROY YVESSEL, will my brother Bob, the ability to make the honor roll. I, MAURICE WESSEL, leave mv tummy muscles to Fats’’ Loehr, who as vet cnlv has the tummy. I, CURTIS WILEY, leave to any disgruntled Freshman my satisfied feeling as a graduate with the assurance that it’s definitely worth sticking around four years for. 1, EUGENE WULLER, will to my brother Ray my cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and tobacco plug. I’ve had enough. ra t or if and Elocution Clem Schauerte, left, and Fred Hermann. Edwin Pautler, inset. 1 his year Clem Schauerte, Senior; Fred I lermann, Junior; and Edwin Pautler, Fresh man; were the only participants in the Bishop Althoff Oratory Contest held in the Cathe¬ dral Hall, April 25, 1946. 1 he contest was won by Clem Schauerte with his discussion: ‘Christian Principles— the Basis of Lasting World Peace. I le later represented Cathedral in the Marianist League Contest in St. Louis and again won first award competing with contestants of six schools. Edwin Pautler represented Cathedral in the Western Catholic Union Contest in East St. Louis and took second place. 1 he Knights of Columbus Elocution Contest, held in conjunction with the oratory, was participated in by Edmund Smith, Marion Reis, and Bob Nebgen. Sophomores, and Marvin Meder, Albert Wuerz and Bob Forrest, Freshmen. Brother Martin McMurtrey coached the elocutionists while the orators were under the direction of Brother William Baer, Principal. Bob Nel gen took highest honors with his excellent interpretation of several scenes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Guy de M upass nt’s “A Bit of String gained Marion Reis second place while Edmund Smith with Robert Newsom’s The Button, placed third. First row: left to right: J. Hel- frich, R. He ' frich, A. Wuertz, R. Forrest. Second row: M. Glauber, E. Loehr, J. Neff. Third rcw: M. Reis, R. Heckenbrrger, R. Leming, M. Meder. Eack row: B. Schmier- hausen, E. Smith, D. Deitz, and E. Klein. SEPTEMBER 3)ay J3y 3$ay 3— Here we are, the last time. 4— First Football practice. 5— H oi nework, a 1 ready? 8—Ahh! Saturday. 10— Seniors get off to flying start in football pass drive. 15— Cathedral 7, South Side 13. 30—Cathedral 12, Dupo 16. OCTOBER 5— First Friday. 6— Cathedral 27, St. Josephs 0. 8—Senior class officers elected. 12— Columbus Day, free. 13— Cathedral 19, Chaminade 6. 19—Cathedral 25, Central 7. 22— Paper Drive begins. 28—Cathedral 7, North Side 0. 30—First issue of CRUSADER. NOVEMBER 1— All Saints Day, free. 3— Cathedral 7, Marquette 32. 11— Cathedral 27, Coyle 12. 12— Dick Schulte and Lorain Braun nimied on Catholic League All-Stars. 16— For the first time in the history of Cathedral, the football team became City Foothill Champs by downing Township 13 to 12. 21—Second issue of Crusader, Dick Sax draws cartoon. 23— Thanksgiving. 27— First basketball game. Cathedral 40, Aviston 29. 28— Cyril Clemens lectures. 30—Cathedral 34, Madison 30. DECEMBER 4— Cathedral 37, St. Peter’s 40. 5— 6-7—Annual Retreat. 8—Cathedral 50, Freeburg 78. 11— Cathedral 30, Sparta 38. 12— Seniors organize lettermen’s club. 13— First snow. 19— Cathedral 31, Township 46. 20— Third issue of CRUSADER. 21— Christmas vacation begins with seniors giving play in auditorium. 22— Cathedral 37, Central 39. JANUARY 2— Christmas vacation ends. 3— Sodality meeting. 4— Cathedral 38, North Side 35. 10— Seniors have class pictures taken at Reime’s. 11— Cathedral 26, Chaminade 30. 15— Cathedral 30, Lebanon 29. 16— Lettermen’s meeting. 18—Cathedral 59, Coyle 36. 20— Football banquet, eleven seniors awarded letters. 21— Cathedral 47, St. Joe 37. 22— 23—Semester Exams. Lehman and Tecklenburg leave for college. 24— Cathedral 30, I ownship 50. 26—Cathedral 27, St. Peter’s 28. 29— Cathedral 45, Madison 32. 30— Maurice Wessel leaves for Army. 31— Sodality meeting. FEBRUARY 1 — Quartet sings to student body for Infantile Paralysis Campaign. 2— Cathedral 47, North Side 35 3— Brother John leaves for South America. 6—Band Concert. 8—Cathedral 23, Sparta 56. 11— -Yearbook subscription drive starts. 12— Lincoln’s Birthday, free. Cathedral 45, Chaminade 52. 16— Cathedral 38, Chester 57. 17 Jul Schaefer named on All-Star second team. Schulte and Schwarz honorable mention. 20— Cathedral 28, Central 36. 21— Seniors give dance for yearbook fund. 22— Washington’s Birthday, free. Cathedral 44, St. Joe 25. 23— Cathedral 39, Coyle 29. 26—Cathedral 32, Township 35. 28— Sodality meeting, Marsh speaks on Lent. MARCI1 1—First Friday. 5 Fourth issue of CRUSADER. Parley burns down, Busson mourns. 6— Ash Wednesday. Seniors win basketball intramural championship. 7— Economics class goes to “Cost of Living” conference. 8— Senior English stays after school for throwing potatoes. 9— Call issued for baseballers. 10— Fifth term begins. 11— First baseball practice. Golf also starts. 13— Spring football starts. 17— St. Patrick’s Day. 21— First day of Spring. Baseballers spread dirt at Atheltic Field. 23— Brother Michael takes annual to engravers. 24— Brother William leaves for Chicago Convention. 29— First intra-squad baseball game. APRIL 1—April Fool, Marsh elected Golf-captain 3—Pictures of golfers appear in local papers. 4 Cathedral whips Waterloo in baseball opener 5 to 1. Fuhrman gets triple. 5— Cathedral “B“ 9, Township “B” 7. 8—Cathedral 5, Central 19. 10— Cathedral 7, St. Henry’s 3. 11- 12-13—Brother Bill counsels seniors on Army, College, and what not. 16— Cathedral 2. Freeburg 0. Don Schaefer pitches one-hitter. Golf team makes debut against Township. 17— Brother Eugene Paulin gives talk on Atoms. 20—Good Friday. 22— Easter. 24— Cathedral 1, Township 6. 25— Teachers convention, extended vacation. 26— Oratory and Elocution contest. Checkers and Ping-Pong get to good start. Cathedral 3, Mascoutah 1, forsaken Johnny B. hitch-hikes. MAY 1—Election of Sodality officers. Schaucrte goes to St. Louis to compete in oratory contest. 3—Senior mother-and-son breakfast. 6— Cathedral 3, St. Peter’s 2. 7— T. B. tests given to seniors and freshmen. Cathedral 8, Chaminade 5. 8— Cathedral 13, St. Joseph’s 1. 9— T. B. tests read. 23— Senior party—wow! 20—Cathedral 4, St. John’s 6. 30— Decoration Day and Ascention. Free. 31— Prom. 6—Class Day. 9—Graduation. JUNE Soni Sport baaA Monsignor Mueller addressing the fathers and sons. Seated left to right: Father Joseph J. Orlet, Brother Raymond Witte, Mr. William Thebus, and Father Robert Hutch. Just as Mom ranks high on the list of school activities, so does Dad. The principle social event of the early part of each school year is the Father-Son Banquet, which this year took place Sunday, October 21, in the auditorium. Nearly three hundred dads and sons enjoyed a delicious chicken dinner prepared by Mothers ill-matched cooking. Included on the evening’s program were several selections from the band, community singing spirited with very deep voices, and more consciously set aside from the rest—a proud son introducing an equally proud father. Fully realizing all this is especially for him. Dad sits com¬ fortably back after completing the menu, lights his after-meal smoke, and listens intently to the guest speakers on hand for the occasion. His foremost interest is in the works spoken by the faculty and Monsignor Mueller. From them he learns in detail the run of the school day, and the list of possibilities in the school’s curriculum that are at his son’s disposal. Gaily colored decorations, happy fellows and girls, and a juke box or orchestra, all clothed and patterned according to the significance of the occasion, brought into an ordinarily straight week of school and studies, a merry, entertaining evening. Every conveniently located parish in Belleville has contributed several socials in their auditorium throughout the school year. As a center where guys and gals can get together and try their latest steps, tell their corniest gags, and mingle over a bit of refreshment, the parish offers keen competition to any cluh specifically formed for recreational purposes. Various organizations of the parish, most often the Young Ladies Sodality, sponsor the festivities and willingly work many previous evenings arranging the decorations. The most important events featuring this year’s ent ertainment were the social honoring Cathedral’s gridinen, the Lettermen’s Club Informal, and the prom, which was a climax— the girl in her lovely formal with corsage and the boy in his handsomest suit. Victory QeteA With the sweet taste of victory fresh upon their lips our football athletes were first lauded on the same night of the Citv Championship game at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Faust, the parents of our fullback, Kenny. 1 he entire team and coach along with many loyal rooters had a bang-up time celebrating their first win over B. T. H. S. Shortlv after came the Bar-B-Q at I lenrv Bauer’s clubhouse. Transportation was secured by Mr. Jake Sehr and another swell time was had by all. Then followed the banquet of public recognition by the Rotary Club at which the first leg of a three year circulating trophv was awarded the Citv-Champs. These series of fetes reached their climax at the annual K. C. Banquet at which the faithful Mother’s Club had a directing hand. Another trophy was presented with Grand Knight George Z ' mmerman and Mr. John Dengler presiding. Rev. Patrick I lolloran was guest speaker and Lt. Robert Thesing and A1 “Red” Schoendienst were guests. Our Cheerleaders Big Apple, little apple, Susie Q.; CRU-sasa-SAD-er-ERS-CRUSADERS.” And now its time for us to give fiiteen RAHS lor our hard-working cheer¬ leaders. I he C rusader followers were ably led at the beginning ol the football season by Miss Rita Miller and Miss Rosemary Spreitler, Notre Dame graduates and las veais cheerleaders, who retired after training Miss Alice Sehr and Miss Ida Matvchowiak. I hese two teamed up with Joe Fellner, four-year cheerleader, Neal Muren, Dale Lanter, and Don Lanter, in directing the fans in their encouragement to help the team through. 1 hev were not satisfied with pepping up only the home rimes, but they also managed somehow to put in a welcome appearance at all f he away games. Next years girl cheerleaders, Mary Louise Bach and Jeanine Ann Keim, hive already been selected. ith Neal Muren, Don and Dale Lanter returning from the hoy’s squad, they will all form an excellent combination to lead the Crusaders into many victorious battles. 1 hey are already engaged in serious practice, drumming up newer and snappier routines. Cathedral ' s cheerleaders were as loud as the color they wore and their gamc-by-game faithfulness generated renewed energy to every Crusader team. Top Picture: Dale Lanter, Alice Mae Sehr, Joe Fellner, Ida Matychowiak, and Don Lanter Another big cheerer, though little himself, was Neal Muren, not shown. A QWeen 3 4 Crowned The queen and her court of honor. Left to right: Miss Ida Matychowiak, Kenny Faust, Miss Bernice Grimmer, Harlan Neuner. Co-captain Dick Schulte; Queen, Mary Gordon Collins; Miss Alice Sshr, Bill Bauer, Co¬ captain Pinky Donovan; Miss Alice Jean Calhoun, and Lorain Braun. The first CHS Queen of the Gridiron, Miss Rita Miller, was succeeded in the coveted posi tion by Miss Mary Gordon Collins who was formally crowned by co-captains Dick Schulte and Pinky Donovan at the annual football party sponsored bv the Ave Maria Sodality of Cathedral. Misses Bernice Schlich and Dorothy Barbeau were in charge of arrangements. The energetic and devoted cheerleaders, Miss Alice Mae Sehr and Miss Ida Matychowiak together with Misses Bernice Mae Grimmer and Alice Jean Calhoun offered Miss Collins plenty of keen competition throughout the whole of the exciting race. Lining the passageway from the rear of the hall to the stage were gathered the festive well- wishers applauding each of the maids ol honor as they advanced to the stage for the formal crown¬ ing. Misses Ida Matychowiak, Bernice Grimmer, Alice Sehr and Alice Calhoun were escorted bv Kenny Faust, Harlie Neuner, Bill Bauer and Lorain Braun respec¬ tively. The Queen, Miss Collins, had as her escorts co-captains Dick Schulte and Frank Donovan. The hall was tastilv decorated with colored lights and long blue and gold streamers eminating f rorn the central flood high in the ceil¬ ing and dropping to the fl(X)r at the sides of the hall. A placard at the base of each streamer bore the name of a major letterman. On the field of sports we trained and battled, at times coming forth the victor; at others , the vanquished. Yet we took all in good stride , re¬ joicing at victory or giving a glad hand to our conquerors. Through all these trying times while on the field , fighting not only our opponents , hut also to control our tempers and sharpen our wits, we found the time for prayer to holster our efforts and all the while our mothers watched closely. football For three consecutive years, teams coached by Brother Alphonse Scherer have reached for the victory laurels and missed. We had it within our grasp in ’44, hut lost hold. This year Brother’s dream was finally realized with a one-point vantage when the final whistle blew. Brother A1 with the able assistance of Brother Martin, took the three returning lettermen, along with the Juniors and the Sophs, and with much work and sweat molded them into a winning team. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Brother has been at Cathedral for a total of ten years, and is quite husv. Not onlv is he Senior moderator, Physics instructor, Junior English teacher, and head man of all higher math, but in his “spare” time, he devotes his varied talents to the furtherment of Cathedral’s football efforts. He is noted throuhgout this region as one of the brainiest, one of the most cagey, of pigskin mentors; his teams are known not for height or weight, but for fight and gameness. Their caliber of play is not easily outdone. The different banquets held this year in honoring his team were, in effect, honoring him, hut Brother shys away from all personal honors, satisfied that his boys were feted by the generous civic groups of Belleville. Bro. Alphonse J a ketball Coaching his first varsity basketball team here, Brother Martin McMurtrey, fresh from his verv successful “B” team season last year, took over the leads on Cathedral’s basketball- handlers of this year. Brother was stationed at St. Michael’s High School, Chicago, before coming to Cathedral two vears ago. There his team went to the Citv Finals before being defeated. Bro. Martin JZaAeball Exemplifying the “show-how” as well as the “know-how” of most sports, Brother Walter I laessig has added the zip and zest of new blood to Cathedral’s coaching staff this year. 11 is “C” football crew, “B” basket¬ ball squad, and Varsity baseball squad all have tw f o things in common: progressive im¬ provement as the season advances, and a never-quit fighting spirit. Bro. Walter Cathedral ' s illustrious ' 45 football team, first Crusader squad to toppe Township and take the City Championship trophy. Sitting, left to right: Bob Nebgen, Rudy Novy, John Rule, Jim Bauer, Norman Knapp, Jack Meistsr, Phil Bauer, Jack McBride, Ben Schmierhausen, and Fred Moessinger. Kneeling: Jim Gass, Don Klingler, Don Siddall, Don Arndt, Dick Deng ' er, Clem Schauerte, Dave Nesbit, Leland Cannady, Bud Sullivan, and Dick Reis. Standing: Dick Kohl, Jack Juen, Harlan Neuner, Chuck Rice, Art Lucash, Marvin Zipfel, Frank Donovan, co-captain; Brother Alphonse Scherer, coach; Dick Schulte, co-captain; Ed. Dollus, Lorain Braun, Bill Bauer, Bob Fritz, Kenny Faust, Floyd Powell, and Jule Schaefer. Of those above only ten are seniors: Moessinger, Gass, Siddal, Schauerte, Sullivan, Donovan, Schulte, Braun, Bauer, and Schaefer. That means that the Blue and Gold will have ten returning mo or lettermen: Faust, Adrian, Juen, Kohl, Rice, Lucash, Powell, Neuner, Zipfel, and Dollus, along with sixteen fellows who have earned minor letters. All the minor lettermen are to be complimented as well as the varsity for their hard work and fighting spirit. Many of them will see action next year, some already have. From any angle it looks like another City Champ team in the making. Harold Bann and Norm Adrian was absent when picture was taken. SEN ms 446 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ l---1 SOUTH SIDE 12-7 DUPO 16-12 In the opening game of the season the young Crusaders showed surprising power and the will to win. South Side was the lirst to maneuver the ball over the zero stripe, with Kuna tallying. It was Julie Schaefer who pulled down a niftv pass from Ken Faust to score in the second quarter. Juen added the one pointer that looked big until late in the third quarter. Then Kuna shot a pass to Svoboda good for 68 yards to give South Side the victory. This was the first of our two game losing streak. MIID-M LID-MUD. Early in the first quarter, w hen the ball was still passable, Schulte lobbed one to Juen who cashed it in for six points. At the end of the same period, Creath plowed through for a touchdown and also added the extra point. Crowder went over in the second period, Creath again making the conver¬ sion. The Crusaders opened the second half with a sustained drive, Neuner sloshing over. Dupo got a safety in the final quarter. Jule Schaefer was injured and lost lor the season. ST. JOSEPH 0-27 I he lirst quarter scoring came on a pass from Faust to Bauer. This same combination clicked for the extra point. In the second quarter, Lucash went over on a quarterback sneak. The second half opened with Juen gathering in a pass from Faust which netted 70 yards collecting at the pay station. The same two accounting for the extra point. Faust to Juen was good again in the linal quarter. The extra point was Faust to Bauer. CHAMINADE 6-19 Opening the first quarter. Cathedral drove to Chaminade’s 20 where Faust passed to Bauer for a touchdown. The extra point failed. During the rest ot the half there was no scoring, Juen in the third quarter grabbed a touchdown pass from Faust. Then late in the last quarter Schulte, in for Lucash scored the first touch¬ down in his high school career. Faust plunged lor the extra point. Albachton went over for Chaminade in the last few minutes of the game. Dick Schulte having recuperated from in¬ juries received in the Dupo game, scored all four counters. For three quarters everything was ‘Schulte’; he scored once in the first quarter, twice in the second, and once again in the third. Aside from this, he tossed a pass to Lucash lor the point after touchdown. Central Catholic’s touchdown was scored by Jack Bresnahan in the second quarter, with Bresna- han also accounting for the extra point on an end run. Quite a contrast to the Dupo game. I his was DUST-DUST-DUST. The entire first half found both sides scoreless. The second half- Rice intercepted a pass and sprinted 20 yards, with some very necessary blocking, crossing the goal line standing up. 1 larlie Neuner plunged for the extra point. Then on the run back of the kick-off, North Side took the pigskin across the pay line, only to have it called back because of off-sides. 1 he game was played at the Public School Stadium in St. Louis. Unable to follow in the same footsteps as the team ol a year ago, the ’45 team was trounced by Marquette 32-7. Marquette’s deception and speed payed the way to Cathedral ' s lone defeat in the Catholic League. The loss dropped the team into second place in league standing. It was Schulte tossing and Neuner receiying, late in the last stanza, that brought the lone touch down. Schulte plunged for the extra point. The services of Lorain Braun, who was out of this encounter because of injuries received in practice, were sorely missed. 1 he game got off to a slow start, with no one scoring in the first quarter. Faust started the ball rolling in the opening minutes of the second quarter by plunging over for the first tally. Soon afterwards Schulte made a glistening run around end for the second marker. The second period drawing to a close, Schulte let go with a pass that was gathered in by Juen for the third marker of that quarter. Floyd Powell, who was getting off some brilliant runs all through the game, crossed the stripe in the final period. Extra points were by Faust, Juen and Neuner. 3ir£t City, C ham pion li ip Year after year our Crusaders have fought valiantly against odds—overwhelming odds—to gain the City Championship. Last year we thought we had it; this year we got it in a brilliant, 13-12 storybook triumph. Following all expectations Cathedral went to the air. Sixteen passes were attempted by Cathedral, completing nine for 177 yards and two were intercepted. Township passed nin times, snagging five, for 71 yards, also with two interceptions. First downs were: Cathedral 14, Township 6. Township ' s first score came in the initial period w ' hen Coalbv faded and tossed to Viehman. 1 he try for extra point—BLOCKED by Zip” (Marvin Zipfel). The Maroons again getting possession of the ball, started another drive. Onlv this time it was haulted on the one- yard marker, with Cathedral holding that line. In a short time the ball w ' as advanced from Cathedral’s 1-yard stripe to Towmship’s 20. This advance w ' as accomplished through the shifty- running, hard-line smashing, expert-passing, and skillful-receiving of Neuner, Faust, Schulte, and Juen. But all this was for naught, as an attempted pass w r as intercepted. Second half—Township was still insistent on passing. Goalby looped the pigskin to Wagn°r, g x)d for 35 yards and down to the Cathedral 3. Schicktanz bucked the line and picked up the three vards that put th? Maroons ahead 12-0. The extra point failed as the pass was knocked dow r n. From this point on everything was ‘CATHEDRAL’. A more gamer Cathednl team has never donned football togs. Making three successive first-downs, and a short pass brought the ball down to the Maroon three. Faust went around end for tw ' o and then, on a dive over the middle of the line, picked up the yardage to put Cathedral just 6 points behind. Neuner made the conversion that later proved to be the deciding point of the game. The Crusaders never slowed up, despite having two penalties of 15 yards each called on two successive plays. Schulte picked up 13 on a reverse, passed to Juen for 20 and called three running plays that brought the ball dowm to the Township 6. After attempting two passes, Schulte faded—Township’s defense spread—the designated hole in the line opened (trapping th guards)—Dick darted through and dove for the goal line... Ah-h-h 13-12, and only 32 seconds left. The extra spirit, fight and endurance of the four seniors, Dick Schulte, Pinky” Donovan, Bill Bauer and Lorain Braun, playing their last game carried unstoppable energy down to those last victorious seconds. Practice “Keep 3t J£ow n Choppy!” Top: We try our brand new blocking dummy, with Co-captain Pinky Donovan and Ed Dollus supplying the motive power. Watching are Coach Brother Alphonse Scherer, at right, and Assistant-Cooch Brother Martin McMurtrey, riding the dummy. Lower right and left: action snaps. With the first Illinois-Missouri Catholic League trophy in history resting securely in our school showcase, the 35 fall football candidates settled down to serious work. Under the combined direction of Coach Brother Alphonse Scherer and Assistant-Coach Brother Martin McMurtrey, we took full advantage of the forced postponement of opening of school by sometimes having practice twice a day. All the while getting ready for our opening game, South Side of Saint Louis, Sept. 15. We were handicapped by having only three returning major lettermen, Co-Captain “Pinky” Donovan, tackle; Co-Captain Dick Schulte, back ; and Adolph Tecklenburg, guard. 1 lowever, the lower classes came through by providing us with the material for our hard-working, if inexperienced, eleven. Not to be outdone was the Senior class which furnished m my Senior first-year men, Lorain Braun, our big left tackle; Bill Bauer and Julie Schaefer, pass-snatching ends; Don Siddall and Bud Sullivan, smashing-fast guards. While in the backfield there were Fritz Moessinger, fullback, Don Taphorn and Clem Schauerte at right and left halves, respectively. ‘C’ Tjeam Bock row, left to right: S. Spehn, D. Deitz, E. Klein, L. Floch, G. Hasenstab, R. Kaiser. Fourth row: R. Berkel, P. Caponi, G. Van Gordon, W. Sehr, D. VanderPluym, J. Hemmer. Third row: M. Reis, E. Wombacher, W. Voellinger, W. Bauer, E. Fix, K. Fischer. Second row: P. Fournie, R. Heckenberger, R. Forrest, R. Smith, R. Neuner. First row: A. Wuerz, R. Helfrich, J. Becherer. Greatly improved as the season advanced, as is characteristic of all Brother Walter laessig’s teams, coupled with the will and courage to win against heavy odds, the young Crusaders got into high gear in the latter part of the season winning the last four straight. I hus they ended up on the credit side of the season’s ledger with five wins and four losses. Scoring honors went to Luke Flach who led the backfield with seven touchdowns and two extra points. Robert Forrest came across with two “pointers”. Bob Kaiser and Fete Neuner both came through with timely markers. With these and the other boys that formed the Freshmen Football Squad of ’45, the future years hold great promise for Cathedral. These boys carried on in the real Crusader spirit. Opening the season, the Freshmen bested the Varsity subs 12-6. Then lost four in a row, two to Belleville, who used both Freshmen and Sophomores, 18-0 and 19-7. A 13-0 lost to C. B. C. came next, then a heartbreaking 7-6 to Madison. But then came the victories, the youngsters seemed to wake up and come back with a 21-7 victory over South Side. Then a 14-0 win over Madison tasted sweet, and to prove the freshmen were still master of their elders, the team again bested the Varsity Subs 12-0. An impressive 25-7 win over Chaminade closed the season. football _ itemo These were our only returning lettermen this year. Left to right: Co-Coptains Frank Donavan and Dick Schulte. Adolph Tecklenburg, who was injuried early in the season and compelled to quit Football. Doctor R. C. Heiligenstein Brother Albert Stein, S. M. By beating Township, our last foe this year, we emerged with six wins, three losses out of nine attempts. Our backfield, with Co-Captain Dick Schulte, Harlie Neuner, Kenny Faust, Floyd Powell and Art Lucash, marked up a seasonal record of 144 points. W hile on defense we failed to hold back 97 points from our goal line. In the air the Blue-Gold tacked up 42 passes out of 89 attempts and managed to gather in 12 of the enemy aerials. W 7 e ripped off 94 first downs, while allowing 62 to be garnered off our defensive play. Fakes and flankers, plunges and sweeps accounted for 1526 yards, or the bulk sum of the ground gaining. OUR GOOD FRIEND This year Doctor R. C. Heiligenstein celebrates his 16th year of faithful service to Cathedral. For that many years he has sacrificed his time, labor, and skilled hands to the healing of our whacks and bruises. For 11 of those years he has stood on the sidelines, always watching as little Cathedral reached ever closer to that vaunted victory over B.T. H.S. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Athletic Director for the last three years, Brother Albert Stein has been given quite a thorough “going over” in the shower room. Not only does he care for our minor scrapes and bruises, but he is in most part responsible for the swell new equipment bought for grateful Crusader teams. JSa ketbaU Sitting left to right: Jack Juen, Marvin Zipfel, Captain Jule Schaefer, Larry Dope Fournie, Jim Renner. Standing, left to right: Dick Kohl, Art Lucash, Harlan Neuner, Bill Bauer, Dick Schulte, Jerry Schwarz. Ted Lehman left in the middle of the season for college, and was absent when picture was taken. Only Captain Schaefer, Fournie, Bauer, Schulte, and Schwarz are seniors, which means that next year Cathedral will have five returning lettermen. Six returning reserves from last year’s Catholic League Co-champs and the nucleus of the undefeated Catholic League “B’ Champs, presented Coach Brother Martin Mc- Murtrey with a peculiar situation. Throughout the season there was never a clearly- defined first or second squad, hut simply a ten-man squad whose personnel for each individual game shifted to meet the expected type of play of the opposition. With no returning regulars from the preceding season around which to build themselves, the team played some surprisingly good basketball. In the Catholic League, they lost close games to the two league leaders, one of them the usual one-pointer at St. Peters. With accomplished ease they polished off the highly-touted O’Fallon team hv twelve points. In the regional they come the closest a Cathedral team has ever come to annexing a victory in state play, losing to Belleville Township only in the waning minutes of the game when two of our stellar performers were out on fouls. In twenty-four games they amassed a total of 927 points for a 38.4 average, while holding opponents to 95 1 points for an average of 39.9 points. High scorer for the Crusaders was Jack Juen, a sophomore, with 207 points. While following close behind were Captain “Lat’s” Schaefer and Jerry Schwarz with 156 and 155 points, respectively. Captain Schaefer would have undoubtedlv been high but for the operation he underwent during the Christmas Holidays, which kept him out of manv games. The Crusaders, were losing bv only 1 point at the half, hut in the second, TOWNSHIP added an additional 14 points to take the first City Series game. The Crusaders stumbled through a humiliating 50-30 defeat at the hands of a red hot BTHS outfit. This game settled Township as the City Champs. Juen led both sides with a nifty 1 1 points. Leading hv 12 points at half-time, we blew this to end up on the short end of the score bv 2 points, against CENTRAL. In our final home game we fought it out with the PIONEERS until two of our team went out on fouls, we then succumbed 36-28. We came from behind to win our 2nd league contest, from NORTH SIDE, by three points. Juen paced our attack with 17 points. The game was played without the valuable services of Captain Jule Schaefer, who had just undergone an operation. Art Lucash was hurt when he tripped and crashed into the wall. Our second game with NORTH SIDE was played for the clothing drive at the BTHS fieldhouse. We We led off this years season with a sparkling victory over AVISTON, we then battled out MADISON twice, winning the first time on a fourth quarter splurge. Juen led the scoring. In the second we easily defeated the Trojans by thirteen points. In our first league game, we were nosed out by ST. PET ER’S because of our inability to sink setups, and free handing out of foul shots. They made twelve and we, only five. Playing the Devils at home, we lost out in the final moments of the game, by one point. We were freezing the ball when steps were called on Juen, the ball changed hands and wound up going through our basket, to give them the victory. With several CHS men on sick leave, we were pounded by fast moving FREEBURG Midgets to the tune of 78-50. Jerry Schwarz took scoring honors for Cathedral with 19 points. On our home court we were hard to take as the classy SPARTA five found out. Fighting nip and tuck up to the end the Bulldogs, spelled, B R ll-E-G-G-E- M-A-N, took the Crusaders to court, Brueggemann, dumped in 22 points from his high vantage point, (6’ 5”), over the basket. Cathedral 40 Cathedral 34 Cathedral 45 Cathedral 37 Cathedral 26 Cathedral 50 Cathedral 30 Cathedral 23 Cathedral 31 Cathedral 30 Cathedral Cathedral Aviston 29 Madison 30 Madison 32 St. Peters 40 St. Peter’s 27 Freeburg 78 Sparta 38 Sparta 53 Township 46 Township 50 Township 35 Lebanon 29 32 Regional Tournament 30 Cathedral 37 Cathedral 28 Cathedral 38 Cathedral 47 Cathedral 32 Cathedral 34 Cathedral 26 Cathedral 45 Cathedral 49 Cathedral 44 Cathedral 52 Cathedral 39 Cathedral 49 Cen. Cath. 39 Cen. Cath. 36 North Side 35 North Side 28 Chester 40 Chester 51 Chaminade 30 Chaminade 53 St. Joseph 37 St. Joseph 25 Coyle 36 Coyle 29 O’Fallon 36 easily defeated them by high scoring in the first half and then riding in on our lead. With three Crusaders on the ailing list we were nosed out by CHESTER playing fast and furious hall. Playing the second game at Chester, both teams had difficulty standing on the newly resurfaced floor. But the Chesterites soon found the rim and quickly dumped in 29 points, then in the second half, Chester piled up 22 more to go ahead to an easy win. An early lead gave CHAMINADE their first league win. Neuner was high for CHS in the first encounter, with 7 points. The gallant Crusaders gave the league leaders a very tight tussle in the first half hut were outscored in the latter half to suffer their second reverse at the Missourians hands. 1 he lead changed rapidly up until the very end when a late Crusader rally snuffed out the LEBANON Greyhound’s hopes. Cathedral then went on to register a one-point victory. The CHS men romped over COYLE, to score the second league win in four starts. Captain Jule Schaefer celebrated his return to the lineup with 16 points. In the second game we beat down a deter¬ mined COYLE five by putting on a late rally, with Schaefer again high against his brother’s team. We toppled ST. JOSEPI1 next as Schaefer led the wav with a 16-point third quarter splurge, and came hack in the next game, plaved there, to clinch 3rd place in League standings with a Senior team fast¬ breaking all over the floor. Holding O’FALLON’S ace, Schneider scoreless in the first half while the Crusaders let loose a de¬ vastating basket barrage, w ' e soundly defeated the highly-rated Panthers, to rack up one of the best played Crusader tilts this year. In the REGIONAL TOURNAMENT, Cathedral opposed BTHS. We w ' ent in, determined to beat the favored five. It seemed as if w ' e would as w ' e led all the way until late in the fateful fourth, w ' hen Town¬ ship put on a spirited rally to crowd out the fighting Crusaders by a slim 3-point margin. Throughout, the action w ' as sharp and fast, tw f o Cathedralites joined the bench warmers when tagged with 5 personals. ( £’Zh earn Last row, left to right: A. Wambergue, P. Bauer, N. Muren, W. Sehr, E. Buentgen, D. Forness. Middle row: G. Hasenstab, R. Kosar, J. Rule, R. Kaiser, R. Kohl, E. Klein. Bottom row: J. Sobzsac, J. Hemmer, C. Rice, D. Daenzer, R. Smith, D. VanderPluym. Missing, R. Nebgen. Q°H This years “B” team couldn’t match the remarkable record of last year’s outstanding club. The B mens’ record of 9 wins and 14 losses isn’t very impressive at all. Five of those losses were hy the margin of a free throw, another hy a single field goal and several more hy a single point, and the other in the last 15 seconds of play bv one bucket. 1 here was no outstanding plaver on the team. Rather, each one seemed to take a turn on sinking a few baskets when the occasion arose. Bob Kaiser, however, came off with scoring honors, having tallied 161 points. Close behind were Rice and Kohl with 94 ind 99, respectively. To climax a season through which hard luck seemed to W ' eave its disheartening pattern, the “B” team lost to Sparta by two points in the last 15 seconds of play in the Sparta Invitational B” Team Tournament. 1 he Crusaders, facing a team by which they had twice been soundly beaten, led the en¬ tire wav only to see a four point lead wiped out and a sure victory turned into defeat. 1 he team as a whole started out very green, but showed such outstanding im¬ provement that by the end of the season it was able to hold its owm with the best 44 B” teams of this section. But once the “B” men developed a fighting spirit, their fight w as undying. Their courage can stand up to that of any “B” team, although their record probably w ' ould bog dow ' n. To extend the advantages of spring sports to a greater number of students, golf was added to baseball and spring football as part of our athletic program. This is another sports “first” for Cathedral, for never before has there been a golf team representing the school. The call for golfers brought response from every ' class in the school. At present there are three seniors. Captain Larry Marsh, Clem Schauerte, and Gene Chaput; two juniors, Bob Kosar, and Wally Zahn; one sophomore. Bob Erlinger; and tw ' o freshmen. Bob Krump and Richard Kosar, digging up the greens and chasing the little pill through the rough for Cathedral. Through the courtesy of Mr. Arthur Buesch, our golfers have the use of the Westh iven course for practice, Clete Idoux, graduate of ’43, has generously offered his services in teaching the boys to keep their heads down, their eyes on the ball, and the turf on the greens. 1 he keen interest shown bv the five under¬ classmen makes the future of the game here at Cathedral look bright indeed, although a better-than-average crop of golfers at Tow’n- ship fligh School has bested them this yeat and carried off the city honors. Clete Idoux, coach of Crusader golfers, shows the team members how it should be done, and how well they did do is illustrated by the fine showing made in the district meet, at Greenville, where out of sixteen teams the CRUSADERS came in second. Bob Kosar, a Junior, took in¬ dividual honors by leading the field with a low of 79 strokes on a very muddy 18-hole course. Kosar ' s win entitles him to a trip up-state. Left to right from the coach are: Captain Larry Marsh; Bob Erlinger, Clem Schauerte, and Bob Kosar. (Maxell a First row, left to right: Jim Rowan, Don Schaefer, Donald Daenzer, Jerry Schwarz, Charles Rice, Harlan, Neuner, Bob Fuhrman, Leo Voss, Dick Schulte, Bob Veith, Bill Potts. Second row: Art Lucash, Jack Nesbit, Henry Stratman, Marvin Zipfel, Jack Juen, Coach Bro. Walter; Jule Schaefer, Larry ' D: pe ' Fournie, Herman Bauer, Bob Nebgen, Estill Throckmorton, Jim Gass. Bat boy, John B. Regnier. Missing from the picture is Robert Kaiser. Opening the baseball season with a seasoned crew of eight major lettermcn. Cathedral’s prospects looked the brightest since baseball was resumed here three seasons ago. The team has since added performance to promise by taking seven of its first nine games and looking better all the time. Coach Brother Walter Haessig welcomed ace pitcher and captain Don Schaefer, reliable backstop Jack Nesbit, hard-hitting first-sackcr Jule Schaefer, speedy shortstop I larlie Neuner, and pitcher Estill T hrcx ' kmorton, all veterans of two previous seasons. He also played with delight Bob Fuhrman, adapt second baseman, Jack Juen, left-fielder, and Bob Nebgen, reserve catcher, each with a full year of varsity com¬ petition behind him. The pitching staff, always lean during the past two years, has been bolstered by the addition of hard-working Dick Schulte, lefty Bill Potts, lerman Bauer, and Joe Geolat. The usual infield combination places Jule Schaefer at first, Fuhrman at second. Chuck Rice at third, and Neuner at short. Sharing activity in the outfield we find Jerry Schwarz, Larry Fournie, Jim Gass, Jim Rowan, Henry Stratman, Man ' Zipfel. and Jack Juen. Freshmen Bob Kaiser and Don Daenzer, along with sophomore Richard Vecth, add promise for future years. Proof that the team has what it takes is evident from the comeback victories over the up-to-then unbeaten Freeburg club and over Mascoutah, both after beatings bv Central Catholic and Township, respectively. Incidentally, both of these wins were one-hit efforts, one by Don Schaefer and the other bv Bill Potts. Cathedral now leads the Catholic League with 4 straight wins and no losses and only two contests to be played. CHANNING BLANCHARD STUDIO ETERNAL LIFE BY PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA PORTRAITS Open from 9 A. M.—Daily Except Sundays Evenings by Appointment Only PHONE 1849 1C4-A Eost Main Street Belleville, Illinois DAAB TRUCK AND IMPLEMENT CO. 18 Mascoutah Avsnu: BELLEVILLE, ILL. fN T ERNATIONAL MOTOR TRUCKS McCormick- Deering Tractors and Equipment LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY? A familiar phrase so frequently spoken— But—So seldom realized as time has proven. Success is achieved by moulding your goal in your ' teens. Now, after graduation, is the time to foster your ambition with all the vigor and energy you command. Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for success and happiness. K Jzttns.x- f J atfizun Department Store Operators Since 1891 COMPLIMENTS OF OKAW DAIRY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF BELLEVILLE AUTOMOTIVE TRADES ASSOCIATION J. C. Auffenberg, Inc. FORD—MERCURY—ZEPHYR Herman G. Wangelin, Inc. CHRYSLER—PLYMOUTH Belleville Motors NASH H. C. Luehder OLDSMOBILE Blinn Bros. UNITED MOTORS SERVICE L. R. McKinley Sons CHEVROLET Bruns Automotive Service GENERAL REPAIRING Market Square Motors, Inc. DE SOTO—PLYMOUTH Edward Mutto Auto Sales HUDSON Meyer Bros. Auto Co. PONTIAC—CADILLAC—GMC TRUCKS Erlinger-Loder, Inc. PACKARD Oliver C. Joseph DODGE—PLYMOUTH Endres Motor Sales STUDEBAKER S. 0. S. Garage BODY REBUILDING Wagner Motor Car Co. BUICK CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY CHAMPS OF ' 45 AND TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1946 FROM THE PRIESTS OF ST. MARY ' S FR. J. J. ORLET, Pastor FR. ARNOLD, Asst. FR. HOLTGRAVE, Asst. ADDIE NESBIT ' S TAVERN • HEADQUARTERS OF ALL SPORTS Practical, Intensive, Interesting Training In Business Subjects 433 South Church Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. 18 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. D K CAFE AND ROLLIES RADIO SALES MALT SHOP and SERVICE 9614 West Main Street BELLEVILLE. ILL. ALL LATEST HIT RECORDS, ALBUMS e COLLECTOR ' S RECORDS BAR B-Q SANDWICHES 115 West Main Street GIANT MALTS ICE CREAM BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTHWEST FURNITURE KEITER ' S PHARMACY COMPANY 4721 West Main Street 3rd and West Washington Sts. BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 632 PHONE 2477 JOHN C. KREITER, R. Ph. Sam Tedesco Saverio Tedesco SCHAUERTE TAILORS Since 1893 LET US SUIT YOU 122 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 236 PECK ' S SERVICE STATION 7406 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. WE GIVE EAGLE STAMPS CAR WASHING and LUBRICATION CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ' 46 COMPLIMENTS OF BORMAN ' S Geo. E. Hilgard Post No. 58 of the 107-109 West Main Street MEN ' S and BOYS ' OUTFITTERS AMERICAN LEGION SINCE 1905 TOWER GROVE COMPLIMENTS COAL CO. OF Lebanon Avenue CLEAN HAND LOADED COAL A FRIEND BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 2037 1 CURTISS CANDY CO. For the Best in Entertainment RALPH JAEGER BLOOMER Distributor of AMUSEMENT CO. FINE CANDY AND FOODS PHONE 3373-J 126 Kansa? Avenue BELLEVILLE, ILL. Baby Ruth and Butterfinger ARTHUR T. STAUDER TRUCK SERVICE Driveway Chat High Grade and Local Washed COAL A SPECIALTY PHONE 2948-W 1204 S. State BELLEVILLE, ILL. Congratulations to City Champs ELMER F. BRICHLER Realtor REAL ESTATE — INSURANCE 13 N. First St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. JESS DOYLE ' S For all the News For the whole family COCKTAIL LOUNGE And the best in pictures Read the 22 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE DAILY ADVOCATE Your HOME Newspaper COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF LUCILLE ' S BEAUTY OF A SHOP FRIEND MARIE WOTTOWA, Prop. PHONE 1452 305 Commercial Building BELLEVILLE, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE JUNIORS OF ' 46 I). Arndt I. Eichenseer A. Lucash R. Reis H. Bauer K. Faust D. Mayer J. Renner A. Belleville R. Fritz T. Michaelis J. Richter N. Bevirt 1. Gordon W. Muren R. Schulte R. Bighaus E. Harbaugh L. Neff G. Stehlich C. Blaes R. Hartoin D. Nesbit H. Stratman A. Bodnar F. Hermann H. Neuner L. Straub L. Cannadv C. Karfs W. Potts L. Voss R. Dengler T. Kinsella F. Powell J. YVestcrmeier E. Dollus R. Kosar J. Regnier W. Zahn F. Ehrstein B. Lorenz P. Reis M. Zipfel W. P. TISCH MONUMENT WORKS GRADUATE DESIGNERS IN MEMORIAL ART Only Complete Builders with Modern Equipment In Entire District Third at A Street TAYLOR NOVELTY SALES CO. COMPLETE LINE OF NOVELTIES 120 West Main Street PHONE 9174 MEET THE GANG AT HOERING ' S CANDY SHOP CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 46 BELLEVILLE CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN CO. PHONE 595 615 North Douglas Avenue BELLEVILLE, ILL. LOUIS C. SAEGER WHOLESALE CANDIES OKAW BOY ICE CREAM CANDIES — SANDWICHES 403 North Illinois St. PHONE 110 PHONE 155 401 Walnut Street COMPLIMENTS OF KLAMM FLORIST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone 394 518 Scheel Street BELLEVILLE. ILLINOIS BELLEVILLE CATHOLIC LITERATURE STORE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Cards for All Occasions Catholic Lending Library OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 1723 West Main St. (Across from St. Marys) WEST SIDE SERVICE CO. WASHER AND RADIO REPAIRING L. G. Wildcrmon and Son • PHONE 3220 1809 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. Since 1898 STORCK ' S GROCERY AUGUST H. STORR SIGN AND 1624 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PICTORIAL. GROCERIES — FRESH MEATS ARTIST AND VEGETABLES PHONE 2393 1223 West Main St. PHONE 9345 Congratulations! City Champs CHARM FLOUR COMPLIMENTS Makes More an d KNAPP JEWELRY CO. Better Bread 304 East Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. J. F. IMBS MILLING CO. (Over 55 Years of Satisfaction) BELLEVILLE, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS SOPHOMORE B Norman Adrian Robert Heuermann Harold Bonn Maurice Hoeffken Ed Buentgen Robert Hoernis Clarence Chaput James Huch Kenneth Dressier Paul Huschle Dave Emge Jack Juen Don Erlinger Don Klingler Robert Erlinger Richard Kohl Wayne Fleshren William Lauf Robert Gregson Reis Leming Leo Lemon Joe Schulte Marvin McBride j ()e Sobczak Jack Meister T , V� i xt i Charles I aphorn Robert Nebgen ... r , Rudolph Novy AIfred Wamberque Arthur Reeb Richard Yeath Charles Rice Robert Veath Girard Riess Jack Wottowa Tohn Rule Jim Yettke B. Schmierhausen Joseph Zagarski Glasses with Broken Lenses Duplicated COMPLIMENTS OF mack McGuire Dr. Chas. F. Klock, 0. D. REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Illinois License No. 213 Missouri License No. 410 16 North First St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY CHAMPS and CLASS OF ' 46 HASKELL ' S SMART FASHIONS FOR WOMEN AND JUNIOR MISS 104-6 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. L. r. McKinley sons SCHWARZ BROS. CHEVROLET Established 1894 Sales and Service • FURNITURE—UNDERTAKING PHONE 87 or 86 PHONE 33 512-18 West Main St. O ' FALLON, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS STAR-PEERLESS BREWERY CO. OLTIMER STERN BRAU BEER BEER BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS MECKFESSEL TIRE CO. 415 West Main St. Belleville ' s Leading Recapping Plant Distributor of THE GENERAL TIRE Insist on STRECK BROS. SUPERIOR BRAND HAMS—BACON AND SAUSAGES Order at Your Neighborhood Market J. C. AUFFENBERG, INC. FORD SALES b SERVICE 115 East A Street Belleville, Illinois ANCE GAA ' S CLUB PARLAY DAVE WEISSMAN ' S MARKET 8800 West Main St. The Finesl in MEAT—GROCERIES—VEGETABLES EXPRESS 1600 - 1601 CONGRATULATIONS to the CATHEDRAL HIGH CLASS OF ' 46 We Give and Redeem R. G. GRUENEWALD EAGLE STAMPS ONE STOP MARKET SCHMIDT-WULLER, Inc. 601-5 Freeburg Ave. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 622 - 623 GASS CAFETERIA Third and Washington Streets BELLEVILLE, ILL. — HOME COOKED FOODS — Steam Table Service Open 6 A. M. Until 7 P. M. CLOSED SATURDAYS COMPLIMENTS OF HOFFMANN BAUER HUBER HARDWOOD — PRINTERS — • COMMERCIAL PRINTING • BOOKBINDING • SALES BOOKS • REGISTER ROLLS • RUBBER STAMPS FLOORS Signal Hill EXPRESS S53 1723 West Main Street PHONE 523 ANY FLOOR PROBLEM (Across from St. Marys) SIMPSON-BASSLER- Quality Grade A Dairy Products MUCHENSTURM COMMUNITY BARBERS • MILK CO. 1419 West Main St. • PHONE 661 BELLEVILLE, ILL. BECHERER ' S JEWELERS 108 East Main Street COMPLIMENTS OF BELLEVILLE CASKET CO., INC. Congratulations to the CLASS OF ' 46 SCHLOSSER ' S LINCOLN SODA SHOP CASTELLI-BORN OIL CO. 2700 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 2811 COMPLIMENTS OF HOME-BRITE CO. Everything to Brighten the Home ' 327 North Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. Compliments Of FRESHMAN A W. Arey R. Helfrich J. Neff R. Spaichinger R. Barkel R. Herbert E. Pautler D. VanderPluym P. Caponi W. Kaiser E. Reeb H. Villemain F. Degenhardt E. Klein D. Riess W. Voellinger D. Deitz R. Kosar R. Roach D. Wachtel K. Fischer R. Krump B. Schneider C. Welscli E. Fix D. Lanter W. Sehr R. Wessel G. Hasenstab E. Loehr R. Smith E. Wombacher J. Helfrich M. Meder E. Sodam R. Wuller RENNER-GEMINN FUNERAL HOME Phone 68 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF McCLURE ' S KLOESS CONSTRUCTION CONFECTIONERY CO. 8201 West Main St. FAIRBANKS 9636 CONGRATULATIONS FROM HAROLD SMITH SERVICE STATION 625 Freeburg Avenue HAROLD SMITH GARAGE 310 E. McKinley St. BOTH PHONES 988 EAT A SNACK AND YOU WILL BE BACK VIV STUART ' S CHECKER INN OLD FAIR GROUNDS On Route 13—South Belt PHONE 9482 BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF OAKLAND FOUNDRY CO. William L. Rable E. Nenninger BAECHLE CLEANING CO. BELLEVILLE ' S No. 1 CLEANER Phone 540 216 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. NASH HANK ' S TIRE CO. Sales and Service B. F. GOODRICH BELLEVILLE MOTORS Tires—T ubes—Accessories • PHONE 778 325 West Main St. 110 South Illinois St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 1020 John F. Yoch Co. Building Materials COMPLIMENTS OF T. J. GUNDLACH MACHINE CO. TELEPHONE 1717 1901 West Main St BELLEVILLE, ILL. DWIGHT HENDRICKS BARBER SHOP Three Barbers JOHN MUELLER Dealers in Fresh and Smoked MEATS AND SAUSAGES AT YOUR SERVICE PHONE 728 22 Public Square 419 North Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. Keep Important Words ON RECORD Keep o record of the things you hold dear—have baby ' s voice recorded to keep through the years_ make a record of your musical talents, or if you ' re away from home, send a record back to the folks Your personal record ' will be cherished. A wonderful suggestion for th: perfect gift to those you love. USED RECORDS ALL THE LATEST HITS! FOR IMMEDIATE SALE RADIOS 5-Tube General Television Table Model DAVIDSON ' S PHONOGRAPH and RADIO SERVICE FORMERLY LOCATED AT 1011 WEST MAIN STREET 20 North First Street Belleville Phone 2810 PHONE GARFIELD 6297 EXPERT OPTOMETRISTS AND OPTICIANS DR. ALOIS A. WINTERER DR. GEORGE A. WINTERER DR. FEROME F. KIPPENBERGER Eyes scientifically examined and glasses made to correct all defects of the eye. 202 No. Seventh (Near Pine) ST. LOUIS 1. MO. 222 East Main Street PHONE 1263 BELLEVILLE, ILL. Exclusive Insured Love Diamonds KAYSING ' S DRUG STORE Belleville ' s Leading Prescription Shop Main and Church PHONE 55 Home of Reliable Prescriptions PRINCESS POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SHOP CONTOURE ' COSMETICS Complete Beauty Service SPECIALIZING IN COLD WAVES MABEL EHRET, Prop. — OPERATORS — Dorothy Koldehoff Eileen Thurston Luan Peters PHONE 838 Lincoln Theatre Bldg. Compliments Of FRESHMAN B F. Bann J. Goldkamp J. Bauer V. Gregson W. Bauer E. 1 lausmann I. Becherer R. I leckenberger K. Birk 1. Hemmer D. Daenzer W. Hiller R. Forrest D. Hoeffken P. Fournie J. Karfs T. Gannon E. Klein 1. Klohr F. Rowan M. Leonard D. Schmittling O. Lotz S. Spehn C. Nesbit D. Spengler R. Neuner R. Stauder D. Parker C. Struhe D. Poniske G. Van Gordon R. Richter A. Wuertz G. Roth D. Zink ROOFING — SIDING INSULATION Free Estimates GEISSLER ROOFING CO. (Inc.) PHONE 335 606 South First Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. VANGENHEN SON COAL AND ICE Prompt Service PHONE 2352 COMPLIMENTS OF ED. C. RUST PLUMBING HEATING CO. PHONE: Office 3160 22 North 10th Street BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF MILLER ' S TAVERN A. G. SCHMIDT FARM EQUIPMENT Waterloo, III.—Phone 316 314 N. High St.—Belleville, III. PHONE 726 FULL LINE FARM POWER EQUIPMENT BAUER BROS. CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY CO. PLAIN AND REINFORCED CONCRETE — General Contractors — BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS J. B. REIS LUMBER CO. COMPLIMENTS OF WEST HAVEN MILLWORK — LUMBER SWIMMING POOL 700 W. Main St. Belleville, III. KAISER FRAZER DOWN TOWN MOTORS 201 N. High St. BRAY SCHULTE JIMMIE WELLS H. EDWARDS COMPLIMENTS OF CLARENCE D. BLAIR County Superintendent of Schools FARM EQUIPMENT CASE FARM MACHINERY kISl-. Repairs and Service South Eighth and Belt Line PHONE 2184 BELLEVILLE, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS LINCOLN LOUNGE SENIORS! FINE WINES LIQUORS SOPHOMORE A 100 North High Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS. CLEM GASS COMPLIMENTS OF OTIS MILLER State ' s Representative COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN MILLER, FLORIST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS — PHONE 442 — 127 Mascoutah Avenue HITCHING POST WESSEL BROS. West Side ' s Finest Dining Room FRESH BEEF, VEAL AND PORK and Cocktail Lounge All Kinds of Home-Made Sausage • • 8910 West Main St. 100 State Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. Smartin ' Up with Martin ' s High Quality CHOUINARD ' S Low Cost; SAVE HERE! MARTIN OIL CO. South Belt and Illinois Street 3rd and Washington • FINE LIQUORS — CHOICE FOODS Mixed Drinks A Specialty COMPLIMENTS OF REICHERT LIESE LUMBER CO. LUMBER — MILLWORK ROOFING MILLING CO. Main Office: 319 East Main Street Branch: 22nd St. and South Belt Line PHONE 464 GERKEN SONS Wholesale Distributors CONGRATULATIONS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES to the PHONE 581 and 1406 523 South Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. CITY CHAMPS OF ' 46 03 NEHI BOTTLING WORKS COMPLIMENTS OF HIKEN FURNITURE COMPANY 217-19-21 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE ' S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE FURNITURE STORE Free Parking in the Rear for Our Customers COMPLETE LINE of PHONOGRAPH RECORDS COMPLIMENTS OF The Finest in the City MERCK BAKERY EASY PAY INC. TIRE STORE 215 West Main St. PHONE 2341 DOLLUS BROS. IT S A FEAT TO FIT FEET NEW ERA OIL CO. 102 East Main Street • BELLEVILLE, ILL. FIRESTONE TIRES • DX Gasoline and We Give and Redeem Eagle Stamps 760 Motor Oil CONGRATULATIONS to the EGYPTIAN CLASS OF ' 46 from STATIONERY COMPANY HAROLD SMITH ' S DRUG STORE Leading Stationers of Southern Illinois PHONE 1194 1323 West Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 2199 BRIDGES WARD J ittofis. mmUmil H Wtii ' iM3 DRUGGISTS PHONE 13 122 East Main St. 110 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. • We Give and Redeem Eagle Stamps GENERAL RADIO AND SUPPLY CO. THE HOUSE OF SERVICE The Place To Go ' ' FOX BELLEVILLE THEATRES PHONE 609 132 West Moin St. FOX LINCOLN — FOX ILLINOIS BELLEVILLE, ILL. WISKAMP CLEANING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AND DYEING CITY CHAMPS The Cheerleaders 108 South Jackson St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 31 If you are particular—call us WATCHES DIAMONDS COMPLIMENTS OF SYL. FIETSAM BELLEVILLE SUPPLY JEWELER COMPANY Lobby Commercial Building PHONE 175 7 North High Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. 700 South Third Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. DON ' T WAIT UNTIL YOU ' RE A MAN TO BE GREAT . . . BE A GREAT BOY —FROM A FRIEND OF BOYS Established 1867 STOLZE LUMBER CO. 600 South Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. A Complete Building Material Service THE THORMAN ' S INSURANCE We Will Assist In Planning and Financing Your Home 14 North 1st Street PHONE 75 BELLEVILLE, ILL. TRADE AT REIS DRUG STORE A Real Drug and Medicine • • . Store . . . Try Us—We Have It PHONE 3013 Corner Main and First Streets BELLEVILLE, ILL. MILLER WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY BELLEVILLE ' S HOME JOBBER 101 South High Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. What Helps Belleville Will Help You! COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS MARTIN (Bud) MANK OF MEATS — GROCERIES — FRUITS PARIS CLEANERS AND VEGETABLES AND DYERS PHONE 656 120 South Second Street 309 Eost Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF ALLEN SOUTHWORTH SECURITY ABSTRACT D 1 E H L ' S TITLE COMPANY JEWELERS — OPTOMETRISTS C. L. EATHERTON, President • 10 West Washington St. Belleville. III.—Phone 134 Arcade Building PHONE 886 East St. Louis, III.—Phone East 950 24 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. SMILEY ' S BUFFET 24 South Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. The Best To Eat or Drink At All Times CONGRATULATIONS City Champs SCHUHART GROCERY STORE 9501 West Main St. COMPLIMENTS OF KARR RANGE COMPANY Belleville, III. Completely Modern—New BOEVING BARBER BEAUTY SHOP 513 E. Main—Phone 4783 BARBERS: BEAUTY OPERATORS C. Boeving Ethmae Probst W. Boeving Doris Hayes Dorsey York JOHN J. MUELLER CHOICE GROCERIES MEATS AND VEGETABLES PHONE 629 We Deliver 220 Mascoutah Ave. BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS of A FRIEND FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS G. W. GROSSART and SONS (Across from USO 717 East Main St. Phone: Belleville 367 Nite Phone: Nos. 2339-J or 2360 COMPLIMENTS OF ypUTTON ' S -S WEET HOP 322 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. Congratulations to the City Champs COMPLIMENTS OF FIRESTONE STORES PHONE 888 232 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE SHEET METAL WORKS HEATING — VENTILATING — AIR CONDITIONING Guttering, Spouting Repairing , Furnace Parts and Repairing HENRY BAUER SONS 820 West A Street Telephone 1619 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS L. C. FRICK Serving Belleville Electrically for More SERVI CE COMPANY Than 40 Years Estimates Always Cheerfully Furnished MOVING — HAULING FRED M. KASTEL Belleville — St. Louis ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. Scott Field PHONE 142 Fred M. Kastel—Russell W. Kastel 201 West Main St. 308 West Main Street PHONE 355 BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF GRUENEWALD WALKOHL DRUG CO. HARDWARE CO. E. C. Schifferdecker 306 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. 28 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. A. H. HONER Designers and Builders of CEMETERY M EMORIALS of Lasting Satisfaction PHONE 2265 829 South Illinois Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. Congratulations City Champions COMPLIMENTS OF APEX CLEANERS 1100 East Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. PHONE 240 (Delivery Service) FOSTER-FLANNERY STUDIO PHONE 987 115 West Main Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. PERSONALITY PHOTOS ST. LOUIS DAIRY St. Louis Dairy Milk Is Pasteurized and Bottled In The World ' s Finest Dairy Plant Belleville Branch: PHONE 2480 BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS An Organization of 40 Belleville Employees WILLIAM J. THEBUS AGENCY 19 South High Street BELLEVILLE, ILL. • Our Business Is Built On Keeping Faith With Our Clients KLOVER KLUB COCKTAIL BAR AND LOUNGE Belleville ' s Finest and Handiest GOOD FOOD Sandwiches—Plate Lunches DINNERS Steaks—Chicken—Shrimp 7 South High Street PHONE 9308 • OBEAR-NESTER GLASS COMPANY Manufacturers of GLASS BOTTLES East St. Louis, Illinois BAILEY AND MANGENALKER Your Home Wall Paper and Paint Store MEATS — GROCERIES CHRISTMAN ' S FRUITS — VEGETABLES WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE PHONE 882 19 North Illinois St. 715 S. Jackson PHONE 457 BELLEVILLE, ILL. BELLEVILLE, ILL. JONES STATIONERY AND WALLPAPER STORE Congratulations to CATHEDRAL S first Wallpaper, Books, Stationery, Bibles, Gifts, Cards for All Occasions, Office CITY CHAMPS and School Supplies PHONE 900 125 East Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. Congratuations to the Cathedral High tJ Class of ' 46 1. PESKIND SONS gd $25« Outfitters for MEN AND WOMEN 116-118 East Main Street Belleville Bottling Co. BELLEVILLE, ILL. J4htory, of C. J4. S. On May 18, 1932 Cathedral High’s first yearbook made its appearance as The Cathedra’ . Both local papers expressed pleasure at its publication. During the years of Brother Ambrose’s regieme the enrollment continued to fluctuate. In 1935 the first Bishop Althoff Oratorical Contest was held and has been re¬ peated each year since. In 1936 Cathedral took the city baseball title by defeating B. T. H. S. in the final game of the series, 1-0. From September 1937 to 1941 Brother Wilfrid Moran held the office of dean. Conditions began tc better themselves immediately. The enrollment jumped again. Monsignor Mueller urged a new addition be added and it was done. The handsomely, modernistic new section was begun October 2, 1940 and completed in April 1941. The Crusaders lowered their visors and charged ahead in the field of athletics. The 1937 CHS-BTHS football tussle ended, 7-7. The same year CHS basketeers captured the city title. In 1939 the Cathedralites took the Catholic League title in basketball and the baseball team, in two hard-fought games, downed BTHS for the city title. At the dedication of the new stadium in 1940 the gallant Crusaders fought the Devi ls to a deadlock, 0-0. The Parochial School Basketball League was organized by Brother Dan Rabitt in 1939. ORIGINAL SYSTEMS OF SCHOOL MAINTENANCE ARE INTRODUCED The energetic mite, Brother Urban Fleege, ruled Cathedral from 1941 till 1944. An efficient and strict discipline was the order of the day. Cathedral became a member of The North Central Association of High Schools and Colleges during Brother Urban’s first year here. The war brought military drill to the CHS students under the direction of Lt. John Starcke of Scott Field. The school’s reputation grew by leaps and bounds. A conduct card system similar to the military demerit system in vogue amongst its college tiainees was introduced and is still in force. The CHS Term Reporting and Permanent Record Systems have been introduced in a number of other schools throughout the states. Brother Urban vitalized the old curriculm by introducing courses in remedial reading, aeronautics, shop math, music appreciation, biology, mechanical drawing I and II and Architectural darwing, Spanish, Survey Math and global geography. Brother William Baer succeeded Brother LIrban when the latter was appointed to a professorship in the School of Education at the Catholic Universitv of America in Washington, D. C. Brotoher William has been principal since 1944. cAu togrciph