Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

— 9 5 O CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 3 orvwori We of Cathedral High are Crusaders, war¬ riors of Christ. Valiantly we advance under the gleaming banner of Mary, our Queen and Mother. The Blessed Virgin is I I Hi Cru¬ sader of the atomic age. To her and the work of Christ we are especially dedicated as mem¬ bers of the Sodality of the Immaculate Con¬ ception. As the Pilgrim Virgin, Our Lady ol Fatima is rushing around the world in her crusade, a crusade for souls. She seeks prayer and sacrifice to hold back the omnipotent arm of God from destroying the world. We must follow her as true Crusaders and do all to fulfill her wishes. UcJ Mint, School, Our school has furnished us with excellent facilities lor study and learning. Commercial courses equip us lor life in the world of business. Scientific studies prepare us for the professions and industry. Competent instructors teach these lessons with the proper religious perspective of life. YV e can truly lx 1 proud of the academic criteria of our school. we finished ft one years J L, and In addition to scholastic progress, we derive I rom our school sound religious ethics by which to lead good lives tor the glory of God. We are especially consecrated to Mary by our reception into the Sodality. All our fun and social activities are clean and well rounded. Religion and life are one, or neither is any¬ thing. L earning • • As freshmen we were received into the Sociali¬ ty and consecrated to Mary. Father McCarty preached our senior re¬ treat and Major Lamb told us the story of Lipa. Wl h roll icjion we tiino JC in one With Larry Kosar as prefect, the Central Committee has completed a year devoted to the spiritual guidance of the students. Other members ol the committee were: John I liggin son, Marian chairman; Richard Gundlach, Catholic action chair¬ man; Gerard Gcppert, mission chairman; Charles Oelrich, parish representative; Joe Wuller, eucharistic chairman; James Battag¬ lia, secretary. Chosen at the close of their junior year by popular vote ol the student body, these men were in charge of the general sodality meeting ordinarily held on the Thursday before each First Friday of the month. Rev. Louis Trawaiter, S.M., sodality chaplain, gave the committee effective assistance in sponsoring various activities such as the Father Chaminade radio skit. The renewal of the Sodality Consecration brought the year to a most successful close. Dlie The Crusaders again came to the fore by joining with other Marianist schools in the St. Louis area in presenting, at Kiel Auditorium, January 29 , a grand, combined hand and choral concert. A three hundred voice chorus and a one hundred piece orches¬ tra filled the air with enchanting music. W ithin this renowned group Cathedral held a position of im¬ portance, bringing forth twenty-one musicians, thirty- (Sentennla f Ban, ant a or us six chorus members and four faculty members, three sinoino in the Brothers’ choir while Professor Miller took his turn at the baton and piano. Throughout the evening the spotlight was on the Society of Mary. The occasion for celebration was the triple centennial of the founding of the order in America, the death of Father Chaminade and the loundine of the University ot Dayton. O r mar air we marc It is difficult lor anyone but a band member to fully appreci¬ ate the association of ones sell with gtxxl music, j he band is grateful to Professor Miller and the school administration lor providing us with such an opportunity to assist in the for¬ mation of a cultural background. o ' I lie band is definitely a social asset to the school lor it has appeared numerous times in public and received favorable comment. It olten participates in civic allairs by marching in the many annual and special parades. I be band also gives a concert every year on or near Mother’s Day. I bis date was selected because it is the Mother’s Club that provides most ol the band’s support. Consisting ol thirty-two members, the band devotes most of its time to marches, classical, and light classical music. It was found to be a willing and flexible aggregation that responded remarkably well to the able and talented direction of Professor 13. L. Miller, K.S.G. WJe planned our (fa the rincfS The Junior Belleville Catholic Youth Guild was again under the direction of its untiring leader, Rev. Urban Kuhl. I he organization was composed of Cathedralites and Notre Dame girls. Social entertainment was provided throughout the entire year as a result of exact and timely planning of meetings, dances and discussions. With Paul Fiedler chosen as king and Miss Gene Prosser as queen, the Twirp Chirp Dance, sponsored bv the annual stall to help defray yearbook expenses, proved to be most successful. I he dance, held at the K. C. 1 fall on November 25, was the first of its kind. Ably led by Rich Gundlach, president, and Larry Kosar, vice president, the lettermens club sjx ns red numerc)us acti ities, thereby contributing to the social and sporting interests ol the school. I he never-to-be-for¬ gotten football dance was hut one of the many activities under the direction of this group. a nc l a idee our teams “C ’ men’s night, a reunion ol all Cathedral lettermen, was held the night of St. Mary’s (Carlyle) basketball game. Ap¬ proximately two hundred letter- men attended the annual affair sponsored bv the lettermens club. Following a renewal of old acquaintances, a luncheon was served bv the Mother’s Club. With the football season officially closed, the annual football dance was the principal attraction scheduled to bring it to a grand finale. As the orchestra of A1 Ross provided a glorious background of smooth, mellow music, Miss Bobbie McClane promenaded triumphantly up the aisle as the newly elected queen. Preceding Queen McClane to the dais were maids of honor Miss Teresa Renner, escorted by Frank Geolat; Miss Mary Ann Amann, escorted by Paul Fiedler; and cheerleaders Miss Janet Loesche and Miss Mary Ann Lugge with their respective escorts Pat Gaul and John Walthes. Co-Captains Rich Gundlach and Larry Kosar had the privilege and honor of accompanying Her Majesty, Queen Bobbie, to her throne. 16 nitu, u jor L on a To no other organization is due the credit of which the Mother’s Cluh is worthy. 1 here are no words to express or portray the great part this group lias played in making our school year successful. I hrough cooperation with its able officers: Mrs. Rose I loernis, president; Mrs. Albert Oelrich, vice-president; Mrs. Ulmer Arey, secretary; Mrs. Cyril Bedel, treasurer; the cluh has done everything in its power to provide the school with additional conveniences. The funds obtained by the club through the sponsorship of various activities are used solely for school expenses such as: the scholar¬ ship presented to an eighth grade student and new library fxxiks. 1 he new duplicating ma¬ chine, recently presented to the Brothers, will lx ' a gilt long-remembered. Of the various social functions ol this group, those highlighting the year were: the Freshmen Mother Breakfast, the Senior-Mother Breaklast, the Mother-Son Night and the Father-Son Banquet. We are deeply grateful and extend our heart¬ felt thanks to the Mother’s Club for making our prom a reality. We leave Cathedral with the thought in mind that what our mothers have done for us, was not done in vain hut will live with us forever. m. t ?eej i a AUGUST 49 22 Moonlight Swimming Party. West- haven. 25 Football practice begins. Temp. 100° 27 Seniors hit hard. Bro. Francis stiff . 2) Gaul finally starts training. SEPTEMBER 1 Seniors anxious for sch x)l to open. First Friday. We see Notre Dame. 5 Bro. Michael honored with Seniors. 14 Harrison pays Hemmer locker fee. 16 Seniors win football pass drive. 24 1 Iemmer scores touchdown. Cele¬ brate! 40 Ballard expects big year in bowling. OCTOBER 4 Water-gun fight in English. Geolat? 9 Fiedler gets false tooth. Big smile. 16 Thouvy has wreck. Thinking of l lelen? 19 Reports. Bokels drag brings in a 73. 26 Blame joins tricycle safety league. 29 Moose dance. Bokel gets new ring. 31 Hallowe’en! Those C. II. S. angels! NOVEMBER 4 Township game. (No comment). 8 Chemistry lads hear Roy Schaefer. 14 Two seniors keep sch x)l photographs. 18 Benny Rice for “Possum King”. 25 Twirp Dance. Fiedler and Prosser. 28 Bkkp. test. Class takes a day off. 30 Report cards. Population dwindles. DECEMBER 3 Sorkach and Biekert in race. Cops w ' in. 5-6-7 Retreat. Fr. McCarty presides. 13 Fire! Did a “Possum” cause it? 17 Bkkp. class warned of Feb. test. 21 Talent show. Gaul? Doesn’t have anv. 25 Christmas. Free day! 26 Joyous thoughts of snow. None comes. JANUARY ’50 3 School resumes. When do we get off? 9 Emge has new hangout. Cgtton’s broke. 18 Free day. Fleshren rests weary brain. 20 Determan signs “Knothead” contract. 24 Centennial concert. Geppert gets St. Mary ' s four-year scholarship. 25 Centennial tourney. C.H.S. defeated. FEBRUARY 2 Ground 1 laug day. Remember Bro. Frank. 12 Lincoln’s birthday. Sunday! 13 Brothers drain their “Pipe Line.” 22 Ash Wednesday. Resolutions made. 24 F.B.I. pays us a friendly visit. 28 C.H.S. eliminated from regional. 28 Abegg and Hemmer in goat milk business. MARCH 1 English grades go down some more. 9 I Iemmer makes political speech. 13 Lettermen crowd Old Folks Home. 17 St. Pat’s day. Gaul. Or Hemmer? 20 White Father gives talk, shows films. 23 Wellinghoff nominated for King. Higginson gives rough competition. APRIL 1 Brothers get fooled. No school. 9 Easter. Break all resolutions! 12 Fleshren short $60 in Bookkeeping. 18 Bro. A1 shocks Physics class. I folding hands with electric circuit. 21 Editors put annual to bed. MAY 3 Kirkland gets hot-foot. Sorkach? 8 Bokel tries squeeze play with car. 15 West polishes car. Heavy date. 22 ‘It Isn’t Fair,” algebra theme song. 26-29 Exams. Bedel finally decides to take home some lxx ks. JUNE 2 Graduation at 8:00. Faculty rejoices at 9:00 over the old saving, “Teacher let the mules out.” 4 Senior class party. 5 We begin to work. 20 •AIBAJB 3 UO 90IJU0BS oip o |ba ouoi otp jo 8ui8uis oip ui poutof Apoq juopms jeiouoS oip |() UBUI ‘SJOqiUOUl JIOIJO po |Ojd-pUBl{ Dip (O OjdlUPXO Oip nUJA 0[[0j ■JA||!| V • JOJJ AlJ pO[pUBl| OJOW SJUIHJ3 UPUOnOJQ Ol|l 9[Il|A ‘SJOqillOUI mopm s otp acj nuns sba uinji posso[g oip jo ssbiu [njpnnocj oij [ oismu Up8iO UlUOJOS ipjOJ HJnnoJCj JOSSDJOJ c | SP IP4[P Al|l UO lUOUIPJOP pOSSOjg Ol|l 04 un Ajncjuj l|nll| pipd SOOJOA OJPllI JO SUIBJ4S lpu 4 ||n : J •joisouios jpuij oip moijSnojip oououod xo jnjd|otj pouip8 sjoiuos juosojd oip jo aupiu ‘uipjdpijo sjpjpoipir ‘joijpwpj [ joippj jo uouoojip otp jopun pup jpoa jooijos siioiaokI Ol|) nil LI np pO IUp8j() ‘JIOIJO JOOIJOS l|8fl| Dip JO UOIJipPJl p|O-JC0A-OUl oiji numupuoo Acj Ajnpoq |o ipnoi poppp up uoai8 spa ssbui Tjoopo UJnJO Dip JOJ UOJJO Oip IpJOAV SPA Jl JOAOMO| J [Po8 JIOIJJ 8uilJ0B0J uo ajupou poiupd pup yo| jiotp oip 01 Suippoj sdojs snojoiunu oip UO puPAVUOAPOlJ poqiU|[0 SJOIUOS AUPUI |(X)l|OS JO Suiuodo OIJ] IJ1J W Si119 ‘Sri i?j) ‘Sji m e m el lo L an our pape - Composed ol members ot the entire student body, the paper stall contributed all material for publication. Taking in all fields of entertainment, school, work, and items of general interest, this group presented a paper that held the interest of all its readers. Photography was handled by Paul Meister ior lx th the paper and vearlxK)k. an ( wi tk Because the paper staff was hampered by lack of financial support its operations were limited this year. In view of this fact it cannot lx- denied that they have done a creditable job of issuing and editing our school publication. With Brother Michael Brangan acting as advisor, the editor, Joe Wuller, and his associate editors, Jim Blome, Jim Battaglia, and Chuck Oelrich, worked untiringly to make The Crusader a success. Last vear The Crusader was chosen as president ol the Illinois State High School Press Association and at their annual convention, Oct. 9-11. demonstrated its ability in conducting the convention meetings and in its journalistic acumen. Our paper is now thirteen years old and we are proud of its record. 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' ssooons oj mouXoq oip si uoprjodoo ) irs .mo uc)?jjtl The idea behind an annual yearb x)k is that the students do the work ol producing it. They are responsible lor all efforts except those ol’ printing and binding. We have created the various offices and departments so as to dis¬ tribute the task of its complex functions. This book is made with the idea ol preserving memories lor the whole student body. Brother Michael Brangan acts as advisor for the stall and we all benefit from his extensive experience in the field of journalism. The business managers of the yearbook have a terrific job. A task is set before them of making financial arrangements that are necessary in producing an annual. Contracts have to lx- prepared lor the printing and engraving of this book and then advertising must be sold, or money otherwise col¬ lected, to meet these obligations. Bill Moerchen and his workers deserve our congratulations for the grand job done. YXS- Dr. R. C. I leiligenstein has just com¬ pleted his twentieth year of devoted service to the athletes of Cathedral High. As.in the past he has given his time and patience in doctoring the in¬ jured Crusaders of Cathedral. “Doc” is a very active member of the Cathedral Parish and can often be seen attending weekday Masses. I Ic takes great pride in his famed hunting dogs w ith which he has attained great honors as a rated sportsman. (touched and Cajila i ins cL eA Brother Francis I Iaiig Varsity Basketball Football Line Coach Brother Norbert Crass Varsity Baseball , B ' Team Basketball ' C Team Football Athletic Director Brother Ai.phonse Scherer Head Football Coach . . train aS to ua ttle The athletic teams of Cathedral had able, experienced coaches. Brother Alphonse coach¬ ed football; Brother Francis 1 laug—basketball; Brother Norbert Grass — baseball. All three men did fine jobs in training the various squads. Bro. Alphonse, the Ix ' st football mentor Cl IS ever had, again directed the team to another Catholic League Championship. Not enough credit can be paid Bro. A1 for his brilliant suc¬ cess during his stav at Cathedral. Bro. Francis I laug, who arrived this year from St. Louis, took over the coaching position of the basketball team and soon developed the young squad. Bro. Norbert Grass, now in his fourth vear of coaching baseball, promised and delivered another sparkling baseball team. Fast at catch¬ ing on, the team soon showed true fighting spirit. Four young men, exceptional in athletic abil¬ ity and leadership, formed the nucleus ol our competitive teams. Larrv Kosar and Rich Gundlach served as co-captains of the football team; Chuck Oelrieh and Larry Kosar led the basketball team; Abie Ballard captained the baseball team. Golf, a fast-growing sport here at Cathedral, was guided by Larry Kosar. Combining religious, scholastic, and athletic abilitv, these men went out on the field giving real guidance to the teams. In the past the success of all our teams has been due partly to the leadership shown by our captains. We feel that the success of this years teams again has been due to the “never sav die” spirit expressed by our captains. ' I ' Ue drilled lor the C ha nijjion.di T Linder cool and cloudy weather the Crusad¬ ers met St. Mary’s on the rownship Held to open their 1949 football schedule. I he victory went to St. Mary’s with 14-6 margin. The Cru¬ sader line did some scoring in the De Andreis game as center Jerry Hemmer recovered a touchdow n fumble and tackle Bill Biekert scor¬ ed a salety. Jim Gedda added a I I) to make the score 15-0. Meeting the Irish on their own lield, Cathedral was evenly matched in weight with Central Catholic but the Pioneers out¬ played C MS by a 20 0 victory. Slushing through the mud, the Crusaders won their league opener by defeating Chaminade, 7-0. The Crusaders 28 rolled up 13 first downs to Chaminade’s 4. Plaving Dupo in a non league tilt. Cathedral took a 34-7 beating as Frank Geolat scored the lone marker. Scoring lour touchdowns in the lirst half of the game, CHS mauled Mercy 26-0 leaving the game to the reserves. I raveling to Alton for the most vital game ol the season, Cathedral held Marquette to a scoreless tie and retained its bid for the league championship. The Rotary Cup was at stake in the 1 iI teenth meeting of BTHS and CHS. Cathedral took to the field slight 1 outweighing I ownship. Belleville defeated Cathedral 28-0 but C’l IS out¬ played them, picking up 10 lirst downs to the Maroons’ 6. Needing wins in both ol the two remaining league games. Cathedral called on Coyle and defeated them, 20-0. A tie or a vic¬ tory was needed in the St. Joseph game to clinch the title. CHS won the championship by a 0-0 tie. 29 flonJ. eaaue L jjiaif Opening the seasons play, the Cathedral football squad met St. Mary’s of St. Louis on a heavy Held at the I I IS stadium. Both the football and the backs proved too slippery lor the Crusaders, as they were downed, 26-6. Bouncing back with a powerful display, C. II. S. smashed Dc Andreis, 15-0, picking up 20 first downs against 5 for the Wildcats. Linemen took an active part in the scoring, with center Jerry Hemmer recovering a fumble for a TD, and Bill Biekert, leit tackle, adding a safety. Jim Gedda successfully crossed the goal line to bring in the remainder of the score. Meeting the speedy Pioneers ol East Side, bitter rivals for many years, the Crusaders tried everything to win but were unsuccessful in penetrating the Central line. The score was 20-0. In one of the roughest games ol the year the Dupo Tigers handed Cathedral an¬ other defeat. Emerging without any injuries, the Crusader team began to get in top shape lor the BTHS game. With the Rotary trophy at stake, Bro. Al put the Crusaders through the toughest drills for the most important game of the season. Both teams, having two legs on the trophy, made it even more important. When the linal seconds ran off, the score was 28-0, in lavor ol Township. Cathedral rolled up 10 first downs against the Maroon’s six. The Township team gained 239 yards on scrimmage, while C. II. S. netted 135. Out of 10 attempted passes, the Crusad¬ ers completed 3, as the opponents had none for 5. c , • r K CtlUollC r Uc ea a lie Cathedral opened its 1949 Catholic League football play by defeating Chaminade, 7-0, in the Marianist Centennial double-header in Walsh Stadium. The Crusaders followed up their iirst league win with a 26-0 verdict over Mercy. One of the hardest fought games was a reless tie with Marquette. Ti Blue and Gold then won a 2. ) decision over Covle. In the easons 1 inale, the Cathedralite.. clinched the league title with a 0-0 tie with St. Joseph’s. Dke C rudaclerd of 5, om or row Twenty-four eager freshmen answered the call lor I reshman I out hall and, at the end ol the season, there remained twenty-four rough men on the team. Coach Brother Norbert Grass worked hard in developing his lads into a smooth working outfit. Bill Hocmis and Jack Schulte were elected co-captains. Although the team was small and light, they had the lighting spirit a team needs to play its best. 1 heir season’s record did not look too impres¬ sive, but they proved they had the willingness and the ability to learn. They played three tie games: Central Catholic, 6-6; St. Mary ' s, 7-7; and Belleville Township, 0 0. Their win was a 12-6 triumph over De Andreis. Losses were suffered at the hands of St. Louis LI., 20-6; Collinsville, 12-0; Central Catholic, 18-6; and C.B.C., 20-6. As the scores indicate, no points were issued on a silver platter by the voung Crusaders. The games were hard lought and every touchdow n was well-earned. I he freshman backfield included Bill Buss at the fullback position. Bill Novack in the right halfback slot. Bill I loernis running from left hall, and Jack Schulte calling the signals at quarterback. Another Bill, Bill Miller, was used frequently in any of the four backlield positions. rhe small but spirited line consisted of Paul Birk and Jake Lippert at end, Jim Langford and Chuck Schobert at tackle, Gary Lanter and Jack Bingheim holding the guard positions, and |oe Ncbgen plugging the hole at center. Considerable action was seen by the substi¬ tutes: Les Appel, Joe Christ, Joe Coulson, I om Forrest, Dick Gannon, Mike Harrison, Leonard I leidorn, Robert Wiltshire, S. Sizemore, Merlyn Bujnak, Dick I fall, and Tom Moll. Brother Grass feels that with the usual gain ol weight and height, this team should bring further glorv to future C.l l.S. varsity grid teams. ltow I: W. Hocmis, W. Miller, M. Bujnak, L. 1 leidorn, S. Size¬ more, T. Forest. How 2: C. Schobert, J. Bing¬ heim, G. Lanter, J. Coulson, |. Christ, J. Nebgen, T. Moll, W. Buss. How 3: W. Novaek, J. Schulte, 1. Langford, IV Hall, J. Lippert, L. Appel, P. Birk and Bro. Norbert Grass. 32 CATHOLIC LEAGUE 1st Game 2nd Game CHS Opp. Opp. CHS 37 61 Cham made 57 33 37 57 St. Peter ' s 45 37 45 31 Covle 43 51 44 39 Mercy 44 43 37 46 St. Joseph ' s 51 31 50 60 St. Francis 54 50 The Crusaders had trouble finding the win¬ ning road in basketball this year. Though lack¬ ing height and experience, the Blue and Gold played every game to win. Following a shaky start, the lads toppled Coyle and Mere , just before the Christmas recess. The team captured fifth place in Catholic League play after dropping close contests to Mercy, 44-43, and St. Francis, 54-50. Only three lettermen were on the squad and two seniors. The squad drilled tirelessly in an endeavor to correct each player’s faults, and ended the season playing a splendid game while defeating Coyle. The Crusaders completed the season with a record of four wins and seventeen defeats 33 Jj ' ro. 7 •a i CIS Brother Francis Haug took over the duties of basketball mentor this season, succeeding Bro. Martin Me Murtrev. Bro. Francis inherited a young in¬ experienced team and transform¬ ed it into a spirited, determined group. His keen knowledge of the hardwood sport and his pleasa n t pers )na lit v forecasts many splendid C.I l.S. teams in the coming seasons. C. Oclrich YV. Siekmann (finely tL twin 9 k ootincj Two seniors, Larry Kosar and Chuck Oclrich, served as co-captains. Kosar played a regular guard position and Oclrich Idled one of the guard posts. Bill Siekmann, a junior, ran in the other guard position. Bill tallied the highest number ol points, 292, and set a new Cathedral single game scoring record with 27 markers in one engagement. Junior John Schmidt put in a bustling brand of basketball in the other forward post. Wayne Lanter, a sophomore, was the team’s pivot man and took care ol the rebounds. Jim Gedda, Wayne Pflugmacher, Wally Amann, Bob Mulligan, Tom I lolthaus, Chuck Prin- dable, Norm Allen, and Don Bartling filled the remaining spots on the team. The Crusaders dropped their City Championship encounter to the Belleville Maroons as the winners made good use ol their height in controlling the back- boards. d I he young B basketballers showed good promise ol great Cathedral teams in future years as the v completed an impressive season of nine wins and eleven defeats. Many of the losses were one, two, and three point decisions. Bro. Norbert Grass coached the squad lor the fourth straight year, and turned in a splendid job. 1 he team consisted of six sophomores and nine freshmen. The starting lineup placed Wally Amann at center, Sam Bateman and Dave Lawless at guard, and Bob Sprinz paired with Art Mahlman at the forward posts. Garv Lanter filled the No. 6 position. Bob Sprinz was chosen team captain. Wally Amann tossed in a total of 126 points and Sam Bateman was close behind with 120 markers. Sprinz and Mahlman aided the cause with about 100 points a piece. I he young cagers played one ol their finest contests in the final game ol the season when they bowed to a strong Dupo five, 54-45, in a last-action battle. 1 he I igers had overwhelmed them in an early season duel. The Crusaders built up an eleven point lead at the half, but dropped behind after a cold third quarter. I he B team finished in fourth place in the Catholic League. They compiled a record of four triumphs and eight setbacks. They toppled Chaminade twice, and St. Francis and St. Peters once each. 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Compiling a terrific won-lost record of forty-five victories and eighteen set¬ backs, the seniors ran away from the second place mixed quintette and its thirty-four wins and twenty-nine defeats mark. Third place honors went to the junior aggre¬ gation with its thirty wins and thirty-three re¬ verses record. Situated in the basement was the sophomore team, which won seventeen contests while dropping forty-six. Senior Boh Korte toppled the tenpins on November 26, lor games of 225, 187, and 200 lor a big 612 total and individual high series. Chuck Oelrich was right behind him with a 606 total, and Cliff Laquets 476 score was third. I ligh individual game was a 238 single rolled by Chuck Oelrich. Nick Forness was close be¬ hind with 237 and Pete B ust followed with a 235 count. Nick Forness’s 166 average and Boh Korte s 163 paced the seniors to their title, while Chuck an en via recorc Qelrich aided the mixed team cause with a res¬ pectable 171 average. Members of the teams and their averages are: Seniors: Abie Ballard, 133, Bill Schneider, 136; Bill Weier, 147; Boh Korte, 163; and Nick Forness (Capt.), 166. Mixed: Dick Arnold, 142; Rich Forness, 124; Vie Determan, 126; Pete Rust (Capt.), 133; and Chuck Oelrieh, 171. Juniors: Norm Meder, 115; Cliff Laquet, 141; Chuck Prindable, 119; Paul Meister, 124; and Boh Sax (Capt.), 122. Sophomores: Bob Jaeckel, 121; Henry Haas, 105; Jack Miotke, 115; Fred Hoeflken, 115; and Warren Muckensturm (Capt.), 122. Bob Korte had another big night on December 16, when the league participated in the News- Democrat-sponsored Christmas singles tourna¬ ment. lie got off to a slow start with a 144 game, but then came back with splendid 233 and 235 scores and scratch series ol 612. 1 his, coupled with 39 pins handicap, gave him a 651 total, and sixth place in the AJBC national singles tournament. y em y em ! One! Two! Three! Blue Gold! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! I his cheer and many others could be heard in the stadium and on the court. 1 he crowds cheering the teams on to victories were led by Captain Roger Von Bokel, Jim Blome, Jim Battaglia, and the N. 1). girls: Mary Ann Luwe, Janet Loesche, and Bobbie McClane. Roger Von Bokel, who cheered lor the teams during his lour years at CHS, was the big noise of the squad, lie helped the six keep in time and rhythm, calling the cheers and keeping real spirit in the gang, even in the most discouraging stages ol the games. Blome and Battaglia finished their second year of cheering on the squad also adding sparks of merriment, while the girls Marv Ann, Janet and Bobbie gave it the touch of glamour and sophistication, topped off bv their genuine personalities. We of Cathedral in due appreciation have only this to snv: We wish you could be with us again next year.” Jim Blome, Mary Ann Lugge, Roger V; n Bok?l, Bobbie McClane, Jim Battaglia, Janet Loesche. a irwci 1 he Cl IS golfers took up their clubs to start the fifth year of this skillf ull sport at Cathedral. As in past years the call for golfers was answer¬ ed. Eight eager studen ts responded to the ap peal. Of the eight candidates, three were return¬ ing lettermen — Larry Kosar, Norman Allen, and Dwight Kirkland. Kosar was chosen captain of the squad. For a coach the team had no worries as Clete Idoux took the helm as in past years. Clete takes personal interest in each of his boys. It is no wonder that he is highly regarded bv all the members of the team as well as by all his associates. I Ie is a professional golfer and has entered many highly rated tournaments. Besides golf he has taken a great interest in salesman¬ ship. I le sells insurance, and is doing very well as he does in anything he undertakes. We are indeed proud to say that Clete graduated from our school in 1943. Larry Kosar, the number one man on the team, has three years of high school golf behind him. At the district tournament held at Ccn- tralia last year, Kosar tied lor fourth place in the individual scoring honors. Norm Allen, a last learning hoy, went into this year’s matches with two years of experience. Dwight Kirkland, the third returning letterman, had one year of experience. This year the team (mind a new location for their practices and matches, St. Clair Country Club. 42 When, two years ago, Monsignor Raymond L. Harbaugh succeeded Bishop Joseph M. Mueller, now Bishop of Sioux City, Iowa, as president of Cathedral I ligh, we knew we had been entrusted to the care ol a leader who would be long remembered. As we look back over these years we find that what we believed has become a reality. Through untiring efforts, he has made possible the school improvements we have so thoroughly enjoyed. The purchase ol the Belleville Athletic Field, under his direction, was but one of the many actions taken. I Ic has encouraged sports and truly Christian social activities in the school. Monsignors friendliness with us as individuals and his interest in our activities have found a spot among our never-to-be-forgotten memories. p rmc IjJCl Brother Gerard Busch, who has finished his second year at Cathedral, is this year celebrating his silver jubilee—twenty-five years of service to God through education. 1 he faculty, the Crusader staff and the students extend felicita¬ tions to Brother Gerard on his twenty-filth year of successful work. We are indeed fortunate that two of these years have been spent at Cathedral. Though his duty as principal is sufficient for any man, he has several classes which con¬ sume still more time. 1 le has the school par¬ ticipate in as many community activities as possible, and joins in them himself. Brother Gerard sees that the school schedule is running smoothlv and works untiringly for the students. In the brief time he has been here he has quickly won our hearts with his understanding and good humor. 43 Bro. Alphonse Scherer, S.M. Religion 1I-B Physics Physical Education Mechanical Drawing I, II Bro. Francis Heidemann, S.M. Religion l-B German I, 11 Typing Bookkeeping Economics 4 9 - 50 Bro. Norbert Kramer, S.M. Religion I-A Chemistry Algebra I, II Biology Bro. Michael Brangan, S.M. Religion IV 7 World 1 listory Sociology Rev. Louis Trawalter, S.M. Rev. Urban Kuiil Rev. Peter Pimeskern Religion III-A American I listory Survey Math Plane Geometry English IV Religion Religion II Bro. Francis Haug, S.M. Religion II A English IF III Spanish II Bro. Norbert Grass, S.M. Religion III B Latin I Civics Global Geography Mr. Bernard L. Miller, K.S.G. Plane Geometry Band Vice President Frank Geolat Secretary Walter Brauer Treasurer William Weier President John 1 ligginson came, we Jaw, we Some fifty strong we entered our freshman year of high school, and organized into one homeroom with Brother Martin McMurtrey as moderator. Twenty-three eager freshmen answered Bro¬ ther Grass ' s call for freshman football candi¬ dates, and three played on the frosh soph basket¬ ball team. Larry Kosar won the first major letter as a member of the golf crew. Now being sophomores and feeling we knew high school ways a little better, we began out- second year, once again guided by Bro. Martin. Frank Geolat won a major grid letter while eleven other sophomores displayed their foot¬ ball talents. Other second year lads directed their attentions towards basketball, baseball, golf, the school paper, the band, elocution, debate, and the glee club. With two down and two to go, forty juniors stepped into the upperclassmen ranks with Father Louis Trawalter as class supervisor. In the field of sports, six juniors, John Wal- thes, Larry Kosar, Jerry Hemmer, Frank Geolat, Chuck Oelrich, and Rich Gundlach won major football letters. Abie Ballard and Chuck Oel¬ rich earned their “G” in baseball, and Jerry 1 lemmer, Kosar, and Oelrich lettered in basket¬ ball. Forty-three seniors entered their final year determined to make it the best of all. Brother Michael Brangan guided the class to a new high in spiritual and student activities. Twelve seniors placed on the honor roll, eleven won major grid awards, two performed on the cage squad, and three answered the call “play ball.” Many others served in the hand, school paper, annual staff, and the numerous other activities. 46 James F. Aniann Jim Cathedral Parish Class Officer 1-2-3 Perfect Attendance 1 -2-3-4 Football 1 Prom Committee Honor Roll 1-3-4 Herman N. Ballard “Abie St. Luke’s Parish Lettermans Club 3-4 Baseball 3-4 Football 1-2-3 Captain 4 Bowling 2-3-4 James J. Battaglia (If. H Jim St. Luke’s Parish Prom Committee Cheerleader 3-4 Lettcrman ' s Club 3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Centennial Chorus 4 Server 1-2-3-4 Sodality Officer 2 l Honor Roll 1-4 Central Committee Paper Staff 1-2-4 Feature Editor 4 Annual Staff 4 I lonor Service 4 Choir 3 Guard 4 Senior C It a 33 Donald P. Bedel “Don Sr. Luke ' s Parish Camera Club 1 Glee Club 2-3-4 Centennial Chorus 4 Server 12-3-4 Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4 Paper Staff 3-4 Choir 4 I T onor Guard 4 George F. Bergmann George St. Mary ' s Parish Server 1-2-3 4 Paper St iff 4 I fonor Service 4 Librarian 1 -2-3-4 Choir 4 I fonor Guard 4 Paul R. Biekert pour Cathedral Parish Football 1 Perfect Attendance 12 James C. Blome Ilf H Jim Cathedral Parish Cheerleader 3-4 Centennial Band 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Server 1 -2 Glee Club 2-3 Lettermans Club 2-3-4 1 Ionor Roll 4 Camera Club 1 Paper Staff 2-3-4 Managing Editor 4 Annual Staff 4 Librarian 4 Choir 3-4 Journalism 3 I Ionor Guard 4 Prom Committee Show 4 Talent Walter C. Brauer Zoot” St. Henry ' s Parish of 1950 BTHS 1-2 Centennial Chorus 4 Glee Club 4 Class Officer 3 Senior Class Secretary Talent Golf 3 Annual Staff 4 Choir 3-4 1 lonor Guard 4 Prom Committee Show 4 Joseph W. Dahm Joe St. Luke’s Parish Victor L. Determ an iii;- it Vic Cathedral Parish Server 1-2 Bowling 4 Athletic Manager 1 Talent Show 4 J. David Emge “Dave” St. Mary s Parish Sodality Officer 4 Debate 1 -2 S.n ior a add Leonard P. Feder I cu St. Joseph ' s Parish Freeburg Community 11 i h Camera Club 3-4 Sch(K)l 1-2 Honor Guard 4 Perfect Attendance 3-4 Annual Stall 4 Paul C. Fiedler “Paul St. Mary’s Parish Parish Representative 4 Camera Club 1-2 Lettermans Club 4 Football 3-4 Paper Staff 4 I lonor Service 4 Choir 4 T alent Show 4 Ralph C. Fleshren “Ralph St. Teresa’s Parish Parish Representative 4 Football 1 Camera Club 1-2 Cheerleader 1 -2 Lettermans Club 2-3-4 Paper Stall 4 I lonor Service 4 Perfect Attendance 4 Choir 3-4 I lonor Guard 4 Choir 4 Bowling 2-3-4 Nicholas J. Forness “Nick St. Luke ' s Parish Athletic Manager 1 I lonor Roll 1-2-3-4 . 1950 Patrick YV. Gaul v Cathedral Parish Camera Club 1 Glee Club 1 Football 1-2-3-4 Letterman’s Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Paper Staff 3-4 Prom Committee Perfect Attendance 2-3-4 Art Club 1 Centennial Chorus 4 I lonor Guard 4 I a lent Show 4 Frank J. Geolat “Frank Cathedral Parish Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 Class Officer 1-2 Senior Class Vice President Football 1-2-3-4 All-Star Team 4 Talent Basketball 2-3 Baseball 3 I lonor Service 3 Choir 3-4 Prom Committee Show 4 Gerard A. Geppert ha- M C tap Blessed Sacrament Parish Letterman’s Club 3-4 Art Club 1 Server 1 Central Committee Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Paper Staff 12 3 4 Annual Staff 4 Editor Football 1-2-3-4 I lonor Service 3 Perfect Attendance 2 4 Choir 3-4 Elocution 1 Journalism 3 Prom Committee I lonor Guard 4 Charles A. Grant Charlie ” Cathedral Parish Perfect Attendance 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Parish Representative 3-4 Choir 4 Talent Show 4 S n ior CL 55 Richard P. Gundlach “Dick St. I Ienry’s Parish Football 1-2-3-4 Co-Captain 4 All-Star Team 4 Basketball I Elocution 1-2 Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 President 4 Choir 3-4 Central Committee Prom Committee I lonor Service 2 Paper Staff 1-2-3-4 Sports Editor 2-3 Annual Staff 4 Sports Editor Server 1-2 Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Librarian 1-2-3-4 Journalism 3 1 lonor Guard 4 Talent Show 4 Parish Representative 3-4 Jerome O. Hemmer “Jerry” Cathedral Parish Camera Club 1-2 Lettermans Club 3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Server 1-2 F(x)tball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Paper Staff 3-4 Annual Staff 4 I lonor Service 3 Choir 3-4 Journalism 3 I alent Show 4 John G. 1 Ieumann ok ” St. Mary’s Parish Lettermans Club 2-3-4 Centennial Chorus 4 Server 1-2-3-4 Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Athletic Manager 2-3 Football 1 Annual Staff 4 Choir 4 I lonor Guard 4 John J. 1 Iigginson Sig” Blessed Sacrament Parish Band 1-2-3-4 Lettermans Club 2-3-4 Centennial Band 4 Server 1 Senior Class President Sodalift OlikiT 2-3 Central Committee I lonor Roll 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2 Paper Staff 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Librarian 4 Choir 3-4 Elocution 1-2 Prom Committee Talent Show 4 James M. Karibo Ilf 99 Jtm Blessed Sacrament Parish of 1950 Art Club 1 Annual Staff 4 C nu nnial Chorus 4 Parish Representative 4 Football 1 Choir 3-4 I Ionor Guard 4 Dwight A. Kirkland Kirk St. Mary’s Parish Camera Club 1 Glee Club 3 Centennial Chorus 4 Golf 3-4 Paper Staff 3-4 Annual Staff 4 Librarian 2 Choir 4 Honor Guard 4 Robert B. Korte Bob Cathedral Parish Bowling 2-3-4 Athletic Manager 1 Honor Roll 1-3-4 Lawrence E. Kosar •Larry Blessed Sacrament Parish Lettcrman’s Club 1-2-3-4 Centennial Band 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Class Officer 2-3 Sodality Prefect 4 Central Committee Football 1-2-3-4 Co-Captain 4 All-Star Team 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Co-Captain 4 Talent Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Golf 1-2-3-4 Captain 4 Annual Staff 4 S(K ' ial Editor 1 lonor Service 3 Librarian 2-3-4 Perfect Attendance 3-4 Choir 3-4 I lonor Guard 4 Prom Committee Show 4 Sen ior CL ass Anthony F. Kreher 1 any St. John s Parish Server 1 I lonor Roll 1 -2-3-4 Annual Stall 4 1 lonor Service 4 Librarian 4 Perfect Attendance 1 -2-3-4 Thomas I). Mank “Tow” Cathedral Parish Cilec Club 1 -2-3 Centennial Chorus 4 Honor Roll 1-2 Football 1 Paper Staff 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Perfect Attendance 1-2-3 Choir 3-4 I lonor Guard 4 Talent Show 4 Paul J. Mertens Paul” Cathedral Parish Band 1-2-3-4 Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Centennial Band 4 Honor Roll 1-2-4 William J. Moerchen “B 7 St. Teresas Parish Glee Club 3-4 Centennial Chorus 4 Camera Club 1-2-3 Athletic Manager 1 Football 3 Bowling 3 Prom Paper Staff 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Business Manager Letterman’s Club 4 1 lonor Service 4 Choir 3-4 Committee of 1950 Aaron W. Nehring “Aaron St. Joseph ' s Parish Freeburg Community High School 1 Charles C. Oelrich Chuck St. Luke’s Parish Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Lettermans Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 3 Elocution 1-2 Debate 2 Class Officer 1-2 Sociality Officer 1-2 Central Committee Honor Roll 1-2-3-4 Bowling 3-4 Paper Staff 1 -2-3-4 Sports Editor 4 Annual Staff 4 11 on or Service 2 Perfect Attendance 1 Parish Representative 4 Choir 3 4 Messenger Reporter 3-4 Journalism 3 Guard 3 William J. Schneider “Bill Cathedral Parish Bowling 3-4 Athletic Manager 1 Server 1-2-3 John J. Sorkach “John Cathedral Parish Perfect Attendance 1 Honor Guard 4 ior CL aJJ Kenneth I. Thouvenot “Toots” St. Teresas Parish Class Officer 2- Camera Club 2 Roger Von Rokel Rodge” St. Teresa ' s Parish Cheerleader 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Camera Club 1-2 LeHerman ' s Club 1-2-3-4 Centennial Band 4 Server I -2 Bowling 2-3 Paper Staff 2-3-4 I Ionor Service 2 Librarian 3 Perfect Attendance 2 Choir 3-4 Journalism 3 Prom Committee 1 a lent Show 4 Glee Club 2-3 John I. Walthes “John” Sr. Luke ' s Parish BTHS 1-2 Football 3-4 Class Officer 3 Letterman’s Club 4 Art Club 3-4 Camera Club 3 Scholastic Art Contest 3 William B. Weier Rill Cathedral Parish Bowling 2-3-4 Football 1-2 Band 1-2-3-4 Centennial Band 4 Paper Staff 2 Annual Staff 4 Letterman’s I Ionor Service 4 Senior Class Treasurer Choir 4 Elocution 1 I Ionor Guard 4 Prom Committee Club 1-2-3-4 1950 James J. Wellinghoff • if Jim St. I Ienry ' s Parish St. I Ienry’s Seminary 1-2-3 Centennial Band 4 Band 4 Server 4 Baseball 4 Choir 4 1 lonor Guard 4 Robert L. West ■Bob St. Luke ' s Parish Niles THS 1-2-3 Honor Roll 4 I lonor Guard 4 Joseph E. Wuller tit i Joe Cathedral Parish Centennial Chorus 4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Sodality Officer 3 Central Committee Paper Staff 3-4 Editor 4 Annual Staff 4 I lonor Sendee 4 Choir 4 Journalism 3 I lonor Guard 4 Prom Committee Honor Roll 1-2 3-4 Letterman’s Club 4 We, the Class of ’50, do hereby agree to meet again June 2, 1955, five years from the day of our graduation. It shall lx the duty of the officers to notify the members as to the time and place of the class reunion. 57 N. Allen R. Blaes J. Clemmons P. Friederich H. Hollerbach D. Bartling Ed. Burns D. Fleshren R. Gansxnann T. Holthaus W. Biekert R. Clark R. Forness H. Himstedt J. Hubbard 3 tin i or Father Louis Trawalter, S.M., moderator of Junior A, has directed his class in making a fine name for itself throughout the school. Ably assisting Father Trawalter were his class offi¬ cers: Norman Meder, president; Wayne Mcr tens, vice-president; Sam Kocurek, secretary; Wayne Knapp, treasurer. With these skillful leaders the class ranked high both scholastically and athletically. The class sodality offices were filled by Prefect lorn Holthaus, Mission Chairman Wayne Mertens, Eucharistic Chairman Jack Clemmons, Marianist Chairman Pat Yoxall, and Catholic Action Chairman Rill Thebus. Scholastically Junior A had Don Bartling, Tom 1 lolthaus, Wayne Mertens, Bill Thebus, and Pat Yoxall attaining high positions on the 1 lonor Roll. Paul Friederich, Roger Gansmann, and Wayne PHumacher upheld III A musically, taking an active part in the Cathedral high school hand and also in the Society of Man centennial celebration at Kiel Auditorium. In the vocal department Rich Forness, Ed Burns, Norm Meder, Charlie Nowotny, Bill I hebus, Jack Clemmons, Don Bartling, and Paul Meister also participated in the centennial celebration by singing, with groups from other schools in this area, several spirited selections, most of them in three voices. Journalistic talent came to the surface as Norm Meder, Tom Holthaus, Bill Thebus, and Pat Yoxall regularly turned in their articles for the school paper, The Crusader. Paul Meister and Paul Friederich could be seen busily 58 (Lius j oj IV51 snapping their cameras to obtain pictures lor the publication. Besides the duties required by their positions on the stall ol he Crusader, Bill 1 hebus and Pat Yoxall also submitted essays in a contest sponsored bv the Society of Mary in observance of their centennial. Representing Cathedral at the annual con¬ vention of the Illinois State High School Press Association, of which the Crusader was retiring president, were Paul Meister, Bill I hebus, and Pat Yoxall. Donning their cleats, Norm Allen, Bill Biek- ert, Don Huber, Wayne Knapp, Wayne Mert- ens, Sam Kocurek, and Pat Yoxall daily could be seen after school, heading for the practice gridiron. Biekert, Knapp, and Mertens were among the members of the team who earned major letters. Charles Prindable, Tom Holthaus, Don Bart- ling. Bob Mulligan and Norm Allen repre¬ sented Class 111 A during the basketball season. Allen later on won a coveted major letter by serving on the goll team. Pete Rust, Charlie Prindable, Norm Meder, Rich Forness, and Paul Meister were among the students ol Ca¬ thedral who participated in Bowling. Finishing the athletics for the year, Don Huber, Wayne Pflugmacher, and Norm Meder gained positions on the varsity baseball team. The true Cathedral spirit of Junior-A further asserted itself in the form of frequent daily communion, sufficient contributions to the missions and high rating in the various spirit drives. mam, a. D. Huber K. Krupp W. Mertens W. Pflugmacher J. Stock W. Knapp N. Meder R. Mulligan C. Prindable W. 1 hebus S. Kocurek P. Meister C. Nowotny P. Rust P. Yoxall A. Abegg R. Arndt R. Arnold A. Bauer R. lilacs W. Burgert T. Classen R. Doll us W. Drone W. Gaul J. Gedda R. Goldkamp B. Gundlach 11. I Iaas B. Helfrich unior Junior B, under the able direction of moder¬ ator Brother Norbert Grass, had an enviable record in its preparation lor the senior year. Working with officers Ben Rice, president; Wally Drone, vice-president; John Schmidt, secretary; Jim Gedda, treasurer; the class ran a close second in the football drive and came third in the basketball drive and the drive for the Mother s Club Banner. I he class sponsored a very successful cake sale through which monev was raised for the treasury and missions. Leading sodality discussions and spiritual affairs throughout the year were: Wally Drone, prefect; Jim Gedda, mission chairman; Bill Gaul, Marianist chairman; and Gene Sutton, Eucha¬ ristic chairman. 1 hese officers combined to set an enviable spiritual example for the rest of the school. Gedda and the two team captains. Sutton and Gaul, collaborated to give the class the highest mission total in the school. Scholastically, the class did not lag as Dick Arnold, A1 Bauer, Wally Drone, Dick Gold kamp, Dick Gundlach, Bob Hell rich, Fred Ren- sing, Ben Rice, and Bob Semmelroth attained coveted positions on the I lonor Roll. Drone, Goldkamp, and Gene Sutton contributed time and talent toward the production of The Cru¬ sader. Drone, Goldkamp, Arnold, and Rice entered the Centennial Essay Contest with the latter gaining honorable mention for his effort. Cliff Laquet and Henry Haas played in the band while Bob Arndt, Wallv Drone, Dick Goldkamp, Jerry I luth, Fred Rensing, Ben Rice, Bill Thomas, and Leroy Week sang either in 60 Class of 1951 the Centennial Concert or in the regular glee club. In the loot ball drive Fred Rensing helped the class attain second place by selling the highest total in the school. Bill Sickmann led the class in the basketball drive thereby helping the class to third place in the drive. Athletic ability was high as Dick Gundlach, Jim Gedda, Bill Gaul, Gene Sutton, anil Bill Sickmann gained major letters in football. Dick Dollus, Jack Pope, Cliff Laquet, Dick Arnold, and Ben Rice earned minor letters. Bill Gaul and Gene Sutton were elected lootball co-cap¬ tains lor the coming year. Jim Gedda, John Schmidt, and Bill Sickmann earned major letters in basketball with Sickmann gaining a position on the second Catholic League All-Star team. On the diamond, Gedda, Schmidt, Sickmann, and Gene Sutton earned baseball monograms. Wally Drone, Ben Rice, Allen Abegg, Ron Pfeiffer, and Dick Gundlach took part in the annual Christmas talent show with Alx ' gg par¬ ticularly outstanding in his performance. Bob Sax, Cliff Laquet, Henry Haas, and Dick Arnold bowled every Saturday night in the Cathedral High School League. Near the end of the vear Jim Gedda, Jerry I luth, A1 Bauer, Bill Thomas, and Ben Rice t x k part in the annual B.C.Y.G. one act play contest. Gedda, Rensing, and Gaul were members of the B.C.Y.G. All in all, 11 LB had a fine set of leaders which should help make the class ol 1 one ol the finest in the history of the school. J. Huth M. Lucash F. Hensing J. Schmidt V. Sickmann H. Kacgel R. Pfeiffer B. Rice C. Schmittling L. Sutton L. Week C. Laquet J. Pope R. Sax R. Semmelroth W. Thomas C. Wilson 61 W. Amann F. Blaes T. Budde C. Buss J. Callahan R. Dollus T. Forness J. Fournie Ed. 1 lavermann J. Hillcsheim F. I loeffken VV. Hubert J igei D. Junker J. Kehrcr to mo re Class II-A got off to a gixxJ start by copping the Spirit Banner. They lost it to the seniors but retained it at the end of the year. Other classes put up a good fight but II-A bung on tenaciously. I he class was under the able and encouraging guidance of Brother I laug, who was assistant football, varsity basketball, and freshman base¬ ball coach. Assisting him in his duties as moder¬ ator of Sophomore A were President Walter Amann, Vice President and Sodality Prefect James Mason, I reasurer and Mission Chairman Bob Dollus, Secretary Tom Budde, Eucharistic Chairman Wilbert Hubert, Marian Chairman John McAtecr, and Catholic Action Chairman John Fournie. Keeping the class rolling with their intel¬ lectual progress were Charlie Buss, Wilbert Hubert, Raymond Laquet, James Igel, and Marty Maes. 1 hese students were listed on the I lonor Roll. Walter Amann, Tom Budde, Charlie Buss, Bob Dollus, John Fournie, Ed I lavermann, Marty Maes, Art Mahlman, and Jim Monken were members of the varsity football team. Walter Amann and Ed Havermann received major letters and the others received minor letters. In basketball Walter Amann began the season with the “B team and graduated to the varsity squad. Dave Lawless and Art Mahl¬ man earned berths on the “B” team. Those active in baseball were Tom Budde, Art Mahl¬ man, John McAteer, Roger Reno, and Jack Walters. Assisting the “B team with their baseball talents were James Igel, C. May, and Jim Monken. 62 J. McAteer served as manager For the basket¬ ball team while I). Junker and S. Reusing were baseball managers. F. Hoeffken was the only member of II-A in the bowling league. D. Lawless, J. Mason, and D. Smith were news writers on the staff of The Crusader. W. Hubert served in the school library club. Helping to make that sweet, tangy music produced bv the Cathedral band were J. Four- nie, W. Hubert, A. Mahlman, R. Moerchen, and J. Monken. J. Fournie, YV. I Iubert, R. Moerchen and J. Monken played in the Cen¬ tennial Concert. J. Hillesheim sang in the Glee Club. Members of the Centennial Chorus were J. Callahan, C. May, I). Smith, and J. Walters. Sophomore A obtained its mission quota. Friday was made the Class Communion Day- Class meeting was held everv other Thursday. A novena to the Little Flower was made bv the class. Raffles were used to arouse interest in the missions. F. Lange and J. Walters were captains of the mission teams. For recreational purposes II-A had a Christ¬ mas party, visited Amann’s farm, played basket¬ ball several evenings and finished the year in excellent style with a class party. The Soph Spirit, the class paper, was the only one of its kind published. M. Maes, chairman of the room committee, had F. Theis and J. Igel as his assistants. C. Buss was chairman of his bulletin board committee. R. Moerchen and 1). Junker were his assistants. In October Jim Callahan entered II-A and took an active part in class activities. F. Lange M. Maes C. May J. Monken S. Rensing R. Laquet A. Mahlman J. McAteer S. Neff D. Smith D. Lawless J. Mason R. Moerchen R. Reno F. Theis J. Walters 63 fll Q li T. Arey J. Bacchic K. Basslcr S. Bateman R. Becker R. Berkel M. Bretz W. Fenoughty P. Frick A. Havel A. Held T. Herbert T. Hilpert J. Hoeffken R. Jacckel •Soph tom ore Sophomore class II B, under the capable guid¬ ance of Brother Alphonse Scherer, lived up to expectations by actively participating in school drives and on the field of sports with the re¬ nowned ‘Crusader’ spirit. The centennial concert ad drive came to a close with II-B putting on a last minute rally, thereby defeating its closest opponent by a single but important point. I bis concert, cele¬ brating the hundredth anniversary of the Marianists in America, drew many talented singers from ranks of the class. Turning to the class itself, four able men were elected to class offices. They were: Ronald Lauf, president; Robert Price, vice president; Tom Arey, secretary; Robert Sprinz, treasurer. Four equally competent men were elected to direct the important spiritual activities of the class. Wayne Lanter was selected as sodality prefect; Bruce Tillotson, mission chairman; Sam Bateman, Eucharistic chairman; Ravmond Berk el, Marian chairman. All its drive was not held to scholastic ac¬ tivities as many members of the class also par¬ ticipated in sports. The x arsity baseball team was strengthened by sophomores Wayne Lanter, Robert Sprinz, and Warren Muckensturm. All three showed signs of strengthening the varsity this year and in years to come. Many candidates, too numerous to mention, went out for the freshman-sophomore baseball team. Wayne Lanter represented II B on the basketball court by taking a permanent position at center on the varsity team while Sam Bateman and Robert 64 CLss of 1952 Sprinz saw a great deal of action on the B team. The class’s only representatives on the gridiron were Tom Arey, Sam Bateman, and Ray Berkel. In the spring Bruce Tillotson took out his golf clubs and proved to be a very valuable member of the golf team. The class had three members Irom II-B on the sophomore bowling team in the Cathedral I ligh School League. These lively bowlers were: Robert Jaeckel, Warren Muckensturm, and Jack Miotkc. The glee club claimed many members of the class. Robert Becker, Matt Bretz, Tom Hil pert, Robert Jaeckel, Wayne Lanter, Robert Price, Robert Sprinz, Marcel Von Bokel, and James Wehrheim offered their vocal talent. These members also contributed their share to the Centennial Concert. A coveted spot on the I lonor Roll went to Robert Jaeckel, James Wehrheim, and Jack Miotke. These bovs worked diligently to master their academic courses. Great interest was taken in the lield of journalism. Wayne Lanter, Bill Fenoughty, Jim Wehrheim, Tom 1 lilpert, and Ray Berkel ob¬ tained positions on the staff of The Crusader. The class was active in the spiritual per- formance of its duties. Mass was devoutly attend¬ ed and I Ioly Communion was received often. Fhe retreat brought a growth of spiritual thought and activity to II-B. The year ended with a feeling of accomplishment in the reli¬ gious, scholastic, and athletic fields. W. Lanter J. May R. Price T. Thomas M. Von Bokel R. Lauf J. Miotke S. Schmittling R. Tillotson J. Wehrheim Ed. Laux W. Muckensturm R. Sprinz J. Vander Pluym B. Wilson 65 L. Appel T. Butz C. Determan R. Gannon A. I Ieuer C. Beck J. Christ T. Forrest M. Harrison W. I loernis R. Blaes J. Coulson C. Fuesser L. 1 leitlorn V. Hoffman Our freshman year is ended. When we first entered the halls of C.l I.S., confusion and fear were mingled with our excitement. We were embarrassed the first few weeks because everything seemed so strange to us. When we became accustomed to our surroundings, things went more smoothly. J Our class officers during the year were: Bill Miller, president; Jack Schulte, vice president; Victor I loffman, secretary; Bill Novack, treas¬ urer. The class representative to the sodality was Jack Schulte. Many members of our class participated in various sports. From Freshman A, Bill Novack. Bill Miller, Tom Forrest, Joe Coulson, Joe Christ, Lester Appel, Len 1 leidorn, Mike I larri son, Dick Gannon, and Robert Wiltshire played freshman football. The captains of this team were Jack Schulte and Bill I loernis. Those w ho participated in basketball were Bill Miller, Jack Schulte, Leonard I leidorn, and Cyril Determan. Our class was represented on the freshman- sophomore baseball team by Jack Schulte, Bill Miller, Bill Hoernis, Cvril Determan, Ralph Kassebaum, Joe Christ, Lester Appel, Dennis Simmons, Bob Thouvenot, and Sonny Heidorn. This year marked the institution of a new club at Cathedral High. It was the freshman Seience Club which was founded to increase the scientific knowledge of the younger men of our school. Under the direction of Brother Alphonse Scherer, talks w ere given and movies were shown to explain the fundamentals of science. The meetings of the club were held in the 66 physics laboratory. Members of the Science Club from 1 A were: Lester Appel, Dennis Simmons, Charles Beck, Victor Hoffman, Sonny I Ieidorn, Robert Luster, Charlie Fuesser, Dick Gannon, and Leonard Ketterer. Jack Sax and Cyril Determan offered their services as athletic managers. Charles Beck was a big help in the photography department. Beck also joined the golf team. Freshman A showed development in the scholastic field. It was difficult at first to adapt ourselves to high school studies but with per¬ severance and effort, we managed to learn the academic courses. Those most frequently on the Honor Boll were: Tom Forrest, Joe Coulson, Joe Christ, and Bill Novack. Many students from 1-A were from out ol town. There were Ixtys from Freeburg, Mas- coutah. Fast St. Louis, Swansea, and Edgemont. On the spiritual side the class took an active part at daily Mass and frequently received I loly Communion. Great devotion was dis¬ played by freshman A during the retreat. Many freshmen were seen attending the n x n rosary devotions. We hope that in the next three years we will all remain together anil cooperate with each other in meeting various responsibilities. We are looking forward to the day when we finish the last lap of our high school days. We owe a debt of gratitude to our home room moderator, Brother Norbert Kramer, who help¬ ed us immensely in our first year in high school. VV ' e would also like to thank our principal, Brother Gerard Busch, and our various teachers. R. Kassebaum L. Ketterer R. Luster YV. Miller W. Novack J- Sax J. Schulte D. Simmons S. Sizemore R. Thouvenot L. Uhlcy R. Weier R. Wiltshire 67 C. Bauer R. Bethard J. Bingheim P. Birk M. Bujnak W. Buss R. Diekemper F. Fuehne R. Hall L. Himstedt J. Hund V. Koehr J. Langford G. Lanter L. Leonard 3 resh rednmun Freshman B is composed of 29 students. To guide these students, four capable men were elected to class offices. Joe Nebgen was elected president; Gary Lanter, vice president; Kenny iVletze, secretary; Charlie Schobert, treasurer. Athletic ability rated high as I-B placed 10 members on the freshman football team. The squad won 1, lost 4, and tied 3. One of the tics was with the B.T.H.S. freshmen. Brother Grass thinks that these men will make good prospects for the varsity in the future. Those who were on the squad from LB were Joe Nebgen, Gary Lanter, Charlie Schobert, Bill Buss, Speedy Langford, Dick Hall Jack Lippert, Paul Birk, John Bingheim, and Merilyn Bujnak. The freshman-sophomore basketball team had 7 players from I-B. These cagers won 8 and lost 13. Plenty ol light and spirit was displayed on the court. Gary Lanter, Dick 1 fall, Jake Lippert, Paul Birk, Vin Koehr, Joe Orlet, and John Hund found positions on the squad. At the talent show the freshmen of I-A and I-B staged a few football skits. These humorous skits caricatured the varsity players. A fine record has been set by I-B in the performance of its class work. There are quite a few I-B students on the 1 lonor Roll published when The Crusader comes out. R. Diekemper, L. Himstead, L. Leonard, K. Mctze, T. Moll, T. Mueller, V. Wagner, J. Lippert, and T. Vander Pluym were listed on the 1 lonor Roll. At mid-term the freshman Science Club was 68 CLis of 1953 started by Brother Alphonse. I he initial action of the club was the election of officers. I homas Mueller was elected president; Joe Orlet, vice president; Jake Lippert, secretary; Kenneth Metze, treasurer. All of these officers are mem¬ bers of I-B. At each meeting talks were given concerning various scientific subjects. Fourteen students comprise this newly organized club. Brother Francis Heidemann has worked hard in training his group ol new Crusaders. 11 is labors are displayed by the accomplishments ol the class. These accomplishments can be noticed both in and outside ol school. 1 he lead in the Mother’s Club Spirit Banner race has been held throughout the year. The interest of the mothers of I-B students is high. This displays a good spirit of cooperation between the parents and the school. Interest in the school paper has been taken by Joseph Neff. I le maintains a reporter po- sition on The Crusader stall. Bob Schaffer shows his initiative in the classroom by selling theme paper to the students. To finish off the year a class picnic has been planned in the last part ol May. Fort Chartres was suggested for the location. The year proved to lx- one of fun and learning for the members of I-B. Castle Farish of 111-A and Bob Burns of I-B, pic¬ tured at the right, entered Cl IS in the second semes¬ ter. They immediately took up the Crusader spirit and participated actively in school activities. J. Lett T. Moll J. Neff M. Schmidt J. Lippert T. Mueller J. Orlet C. Schobert T. Metze J. Nebgen R. 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