Cathedral High School - Orbit Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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The Cathedral debating teams were again active in international competition this year. On February 14 the senior team took part in the annual Basilian Speech Festival, along with schools from such widespread points as Sudbury and Chicago. Cathedral, although last year's winner of the tour- nament's Paul Martin Trophy, lost out in their bid for top honours, but made a lighting effort for the blue and white. The team was composed of Christopher Fox, VVil- liam Todd, Paul Martin and Thomas McNulty. The coaches, Mr. MacDonald and Father Bodnar, both felt that valuable experience was gained by our participating speakers, and also by the non-participat- ing members of our junior debating society, who accompanied them. This reserve of power will be instrumental in next year's competition, when Cathedral hopes to bring the trophy back here, where it belongs. TOM MCNULTY. JUNIOR DEBATING Congratulations to our junior debators, Michael O'Conncr, Edward Miazza, Christopher Lipinski and Anthony Ferry, on their splendid victory in Toronto. From among the seven schools competing, the Cathedral group was named the best. A hand must first be given, though, to Mr. MacDonald, who devotes his time and energy to public speaking in our school, and to Vvilliam Todd and Christopher Fox, senior debaters, who also helped to groom the juniors. Almost everyone takes for granted that public speaking and debating are easy. The long hours of compiling material and the making of speeches are completely forgotten. It is encouraging to see this interest in our younger students, because as the older boys move on, we will have these fellows to step into their shoes. In this way trophies will continue to stock our showcase. JOHN MILLS, 10-4. Front Row - B. Allen, E. Miazza, M. O'Connor, A. Ferry, C. Lipinski, P. Nace. Back Row fl. to nl - T. Walsh, E. Gryski, B. Todd, Mr. Macdonald, C. Fox, D. Roy, V. Slaney. -Y Front Row fl. to r.l - W. Todd, Mr, Mac- Donald lcoachl, T. MacNulty. Back Row - W. Downes, P. Martin, C. Fox, P. Murphy. 1.1 '.xw v xr: nx, an ,mm

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By a man, a blasphemer, So they said, led by guard. Some called Him friend, others Lord. Blows fell from a rusty hammer, Driving in three iron nails, First through Him, then through me- Both His hands, His feet together. They raised us on this blessed knoll, And I could not else but thrill, I knew HOt why, but it was proper. Some mocked and jeered Him, Yet forgiveness He extended to them. Prom this crossed rostrum, He spake more, Extending mercy to a thief, Crying out in pain of grief, Speaking gently to His mother, Giving care of her to John, Calling Him, her son. He spoke next to no one there Saying that He had a thirst, Then, that it was consummated. Near the end of the third hour, He moaned aloud, saying To Someone there, yet not, To a Person, He called Father, That to His hands, He sent His soul. Then, in the dark, the thunder's roll Echoed: and the sky spit fire. hlourning, yet in triumph, In violence, yet in love: The death of Him-The Saviour. I was a party to this crime, And through the course of time, I could not else but wonder, Why own blessed Maker-Christ Would die for creatures, as yourselves. M. W. Sorxrans. -o-o-o- TREK TO A NEW LAND A ship, some people, the sky so grey ,... My trip across the ocean-'tis clear to this day I say to you friends, we felt hope of some sort Seeing that bright winter sunset we met at the port. The customs were passed, the crowds there were great A sight I'd not witnessed in Italy of late. And then on the train for two days and one night Across a new country which filled me with fright. A new land, a new people. Never I dreamed I'd love this great nationl Unlikely it seemed! Those long years in grade school engraftecl in me A new understanding of true liberty. And now I'm in high school, my thoughts often roam To faraway Italy, that once was my home. ANNE Smravav., 10-B. -o-o-o- FINAL ASSEMBLY, 1957-58 The final assembly of the school year was held on May 29th in the cafeteria. With Bob Mahler as chairman, a review of the athletic activities of the school was made with particular emphasis on sports Page Forty-four competitions during the winter months. Our Basket- ball and VVaterpolo teams were congratulated on their championship or near-championships. Official pres- entation of cups and other awards were made, includ- ing individual awards to Bob Violin of 10-2. The highlight of the assembly was the farewell ceremonies to Mr. Ed. Finan who has accepted an inspectorship in our Provincial school system. Roger Yachetti, speaking for the students, presented a Lazy- boy chair to Mr. Finan after extolling his CML Fin- an'sD virtues as a teacher and a man in a witty and entertaining manner. Father Sheridan, in his inimitable way, represented the faculty and presented to Mr. Finan a power mow- er, a gift of his colleagues on the staff. Our Principal, Father Mattice, summed up the feel- ings of students, staff and Board of Governors when he expressed regret at the loss of a fine teacher and a good friend. Several of our talented students entertained on accordian and mouth organ but the feature was a skit in which Gord Moratto portrayed Mr. Finan in the chemistry lab. He was ably assisted by a group of students who demonstrated the teaching techniques of Mr. Finan. The staff of the Orbit wishes to join faculty and students in bidding Mr. Finan farewell. May he have many happy years in his new position! Ed. Note: We regret that the report of the assembly honoring Mr. Cremasco who left our ranks for a post at Teachers College last year was lost. Our best wishes for him are not less sincere because of that. The Orbit, 1957-1958

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I Are You Planning u College Career? McMaster University now offers you DEGREE COURSES in Commerce CB.Com.J Engineering CB.Eng.I General Arts KB.A.J Nursing CB.Sc.N. - B.Ed.N.J Physical Education CB.P.E.J Science CB.Sc.I POST GRADUATE COURSES leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees A WIDE RANGE OF EXTENSION COURSES, credit and non-credit A COMPLETE PROGRAMME OF ATHLETICS For detailed information concerning tees, entrance qualifications, scholarships, residence tees, and student employment service, write for your copy of our admissions booklet or our 1958-59 calendar to: The Registrar McMASTER UNIVERSITY Hamilton, Ontario CHESS AND CHECKERS Mr. Pumll watches as two enthuiasts ponder moves. The school year of 1957-58 gave birth to a new cultural society at Cathedral High School-a Chess and Checkers Club. The idea of a club of this kind was conceived in the mind of Mr. Brendon Purtill, Page Forty-six one of Cathedrals most beloved and respected teachers. Mr. Purtill organized the club and arranged a tournament within the school and also with another high school in the city. He can rest assured that all chess and checker enthusiasts in the school are most grateful to him. Although not too much progress has been made in the Held of chess and checkers at Cathedral this year, the foundations have been laid. Everyone concerned with it envisages a great future for the club. Activities of the Chess and Checker Club: Chess Tournament Winner-C. Silkans, 11-lg Checker Tournament Winner-C. Silkans, 11-1. Election of Chess Committee-President-C. Silk- ansg Secretary-J. Aikens. Election of Checkers Committee-President-A. Staneviciusg Secretary-F. Olsaw. Ceorge Silkans, 11-1 The Orbit, 1957-1958