Cathedral High School - Cathedral Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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SQUADBUN iafouy i' F I R S T F L I G H T September 1940 to May 1941 EPARTURF, September 16, 1940. Personnel numbered 139 green but determined freshmen. 'lagship officers were Dick Curry, Bill Smith, and lvelyn Kehl. The star athletes of the squadron were lick Curry and Bill Smith, both of whom appeared mong the first ten in basketballg and Neil Carney, rho, with Bill Smith, made the baseball nine. Spir- ual interests of the squadron were successfully at- znded to by Rev. Father Keefe, S.I. Mary Iulia laiser captured the crown of Stamp Queen. In flay, we mct other fliers at the Kansas City Sodality Ionvention. Nine of our squadron attained the igh scholastic award of the Cold UC. 'ki' SECOND FLIGHT September 1941 to May 1942 EPARTURE, September 6, 1941. Personnel con- sisted of 103 enthusiastic sophomores. Officers n this Hight included Bill Smith, Dick Curry, lack Voodard, and Pro Larcher. Crew members Dick Tiggins, Dick Curry, and Bill Smith made the asketball team. Our squadron obtained recognition when Bill Keller and Anna Louise Seeger became itamp King and Queen. Our morale got a boost rom Rev. Father Pascal, C.P., who conducted our etreat. Reaching our destination, May 28, thirteen f our crew received citations in the guise of the lold NC. 'ktir T H I R D F L I G H T September 1942 to May 1943 EPARTURE on third trip was September 8, with an enlisted personnel of 98. Our squadron vas given a big send-off by a High Mass, celebrated ry Rt. Rev. Monsignor Farrell, who also gave an ncouraging address. Selected to direct our course Vere Don McKenzie, Frances Knightley and Ioan fossen. Athletic activities showed no deviation from traight course with Dick Curry, Dick Higgins, Bill Smith, Tom Berberich, and George Corrigan repre- enting our group. Rev. 13. 1. Murray, S.I., con- lucted our retreat, steering our course heavenward. Dne of our squadron, Bob Conroy, represented our 'rew at the State Apologetics Contest in Topeka. Xfter attending Ofhcers' Candidate School at Topeka, mur objective was reached and all members were given three months' leave. 'ki kPoge 21

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Page 22 'k A' if U55 EATHEDRAL in wgicg we fafga owz FLIGHT The Cathedral, based at Central an Topeka in Wichita, is a sturdy craft. Soo after she rolled off the assembly line, sh was inspected and approved by the Nort. Central Association of Secondary School and Colleges and the Kansas State Ac crediting Agencies. Her first class of pilot received their wings in 1900. A full crex at present usually consists of about 42 to 440 volunteers whose enlistment terr runs for four years. The Cathedral has weathered the storm for more than 50 years and has com through with flying colors. She is a sleel ship, consisting of three decks. The hrs deck houses the basic training camp, th second and third decks provide trainin' quarters for the various departments 0 specialized service. These include 23 room in which are taught the many branche of specialized knowledge. History is a popular subject, as it is un doubtedly a valuable asset after discharge Our Commando Group is, of course, giver Military Training. The Diplomatic Corp finds English, language, and governmen courses very helpful. The technical staf