Cathedral High School - Crusader Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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ISHSPA CONVENTIONEERS: Jim Moson, Wally Drone, Pat Yoxall, Bill Thebus, Yvonne Arnold, Bob Jaeckel, Mary C. Siekmonn, Bob Semmelroth, and Dave Smith. filtaldi+Uf, in convention. Annually the Illinois State High School Press Association extends an invitation to all its members to attend its press convention in Champaign llrbana on the campus ol Illinois University. Ten journalists representing both Cathe¬ dral and Notre Dame under the direction ol Brother Michael Brangan attended the various lectures and conferences. 1 hey were Bill Thebus, Pat Yoxall, Paul Meister, Wally Drone, Bob Semmelroth, Dave Smith, Jim Mason, Bob Yaeckel, Yvonne Arnold, and Marv C. Siekmann. The functions lasting from the 13th to the 14th of October were held in Gregory llall. During the first assembly Bill Thebus, editor of the school paper, presented his views on plans to increase circulation when a round table discussion on the topic was introduced. Another prominent member of the delegation, Paul Meister, served as of¬ ficial photographer lor the entire proceedings. But the get-together is not all learning. On Friday the 13th, after a hard day in the classrooms, the ISHSPA held the rollicking fun fest. A lively band and livelier comedians provided entertainment for all present. All sorts ol mixers and games were introduced. The next day, Saturday, lectures lasted until 11:0() a.m. when the final assembly was called during which the officers were elected for the coming vear. 11

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Rt. Rev. Msg r. George Hildner, v Sio presided over the debate, Babs Ann Bowe, Bill Thebus, Anna Beth Davis, Rev. Joseph Le Grand, General Chairman of the convention, Joon Sullivan, Wally Drone, Norm Meder and Bro. Gerard Busch, S.M. lAJe defended in debate On the morning of October 18, a solemn Pontifical Low Mass was celebrated starting the opening of Youth Day. About 1500 students attended the mass and then marched to the Turner I lall for the events to follow. I he highlight of the day was a debate between the students of Cathedral and Notre Dame. I he topic discussed was, “The City is more conductive to Christian Family Life.” Representing the two schools were, lor Cathedral: Wally Drone, Bill Thebus, and Norm Meder; for Notre Dame: Joan Sullivan, Babs Ann Bowe, and Anna Beth Davis. The Cathedralites took an easy de¬ cision over the girls of Notre Dame. Cathedral also showed its spirit in other ways at the convention. Cathedral bovs helped out as messengers, ushers, and servers for attending hierarchy and clergv members. Needless to say, the conference was a big success. 10

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Boh Arndt, Charlie Prindable, and I Icn rv I laas were the circulation managers lor the schcx)l paper, and were in charge of mailing all issues of the paper. The success of the Crusader depended upon promptness, accuracy, and the re¬ source! uIIness of its staff members. Pic¬ tured here is Roger Gansmann in an in¬ terview with Bro. Theodore I loeffken, Marianist inspector of schools. I Iere’s one good way to make money. Wally Drone and Bob Semmelroth sold hot dogs daily at noon in the school base¬ ment. The profits were used to help defray expenses for the Crusader. Here is the boy who has the job of handling finances for the school paper, lie must lind a wav to make ends meet. J Wa yne Lanter was business manager of the Crusader during the past year. Paul Meister, the official photographer lor the Crusader , the yearbook, and most everything else around school.