Central Catholic High School - Echo Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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S cnoot Ard ministration trace we ai I. in Ike W. an of todat ' d feast . . . gach morning, Father Robert Hammond, principal at Central Catholic, begins the work of the day by giving over the P.A. a brief meditation relative to the feast or season. The students at CC know that Father ' s administration is characterized by his interest in each individual ' s development of his maximum piotential both spiritually and scholastically. ■Jihter itUittreen hereSe, . ., assistant principal, keeps the door of the sec- ond floor office wide open for both faculty and students at all times. Keeping attendance reports, permanent report cards, and student credits up-to-date is just a part of Sister ' s daily routine. Sister is noted for her avail- ability, her willingness to be of service, and her enthusiasm for school activities. 13

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SHAMROCK September 28, 1962 O S cJLiL erar[ P ' ctae T o Reverie This month the SHAMROCK introduces the literary page, a new monthly feature composed of original works from CC ' s English department. The following compositions are from Sister Irma Agnes ' English IV class. Sister Bernardo ' s English II class, and Sister Mary Loretta ' s Creative Expression class. Two Slain In Gang War By Bob Woenker LONDON — Two members of opposing gangs were killed last night as violence broke out anew between the Monsters and the Danes. The fight took place at Mead Ha ' l, famous night spot and hangout of the Danes and Saxons, another friendly gang. One of the dead men is Grendel of the Monsters, who is known quite well for the part he takes in mass murders. About midnight Grendel came into Mead Hall and brutally beat and killed one of the Danes in just another episode of this underworld conflict, which has been going on for the past eleven years. Before Grendel could make his way out of the hall he was attacked by a Dane (sup- posedly Beowulf) who in turn beat Grendel savagely. Later in the morning Grendel was found dead in his home. Already it is rumored that the Monsters seek to avenge the death of Grendel. M onsterTerrorizesPopulace By Thomas Hueber Sweden and Denmark — UPI — Grendel, recent menace to population, has brought party time in the splendid Mead Hall to a standstill. According to King Hrothgar, the building was consti-ucted as a recreation hall for the army reserves. Lately however, after each loud evening of mead drinking, the warriors take rest, only to find their number decreased in the mom. Strange rumors are deterring consideration of at- tendance. Grendel, the neighborhood fiend, is said to have frightened the men through his unsociable ways, especially his dining etiquette. Ostracism has been discussed. Autumn Remembrance By Kathy Snider As our small aluminum craft glided over the rippling water, we saw the wonders of Nature on the banks. The stately oaks and maples were outstanding in their hues of red and gold. The elms and willows were still in the late stages of green. The small bushes, once laden with green leaves and red berries, were leafless and brown. Even the grass had started to change to brown. The smell of burnt leaves pervading the air, made this autumn scene complete. i. Ogre ' s Obituary By Ben Merriweather Grendel was fatally wounded by Beowulf and his cohorts yesterday evening in the Mead Hall. Grendel, descendant of Cain, and a mon- ster beyond description, had slain a sleep- ing thane and then attacked Beowulf. In the ensuing battle, the Mead Hall was al- most completely destroyed. As the battle progressed, the frame of Grendel ' s body be- gan to break under the steel-like grip of Beowulf. A monstrous crack opened under his arm, and the sinews cracked, and the bones broke. Grendel raced from the hall to his lair, and there at 2:30 this morning, died. Grendel is survived by his mother. Pitfalls Of Pride By Peter Iverson I have sinned, I have sinned. This thought echoed back and forth, reverberat- ing off the impenetrable wall of conscience, frantically trying to find an aperture that signified an excuse. But there was no ex- cuse. And it came to pass that the mind passed a church, a haven of relief. But before the entrance to this haven was a satanic angel, the angel of pride. And this angel carried a flaming sword which had to be extin- guished before the angel became powerless. But the mind didn ' t have the will to defeat the angel and it looked away and moved on. But the mind now had an idea and changed the maddening echo into a relent- less hammer, chipping away at the con- science, for the mind knew that if a hole was put in the wall, the life ' s blood of the conscience would be drained away and the conscience would become hard and with a light tap fall into dust. But each blow with the hammer put the mind through such agonizing pain that it did not allow the entity it occupied to see the car. There was a strident scream from both within and without and then nothing. And the conscience left the creature that it would no longer have any use for — left for its final destination. On a very common grave in a very com- mon cemetery is a very common phrase: May he rest in peace. Amen. Editor ' s Note: This work was composed last May in Sister Regina Therese ' s English I class. By Mary Schirmeyer A nimble chipmunk skitters gaily across the path that runs through the woods. A group of boys and girls cautiously jump across the creek. The aroma of Hunter ' s Stew, sizzling in the fire, penetrates the atmosphere. Gay young voices join in song, as they tell the joys and woes of camp life. Those nostalgic reminiscences remind me of my favorite summer activity. That activity is camping with the Counselers-In-Training at Shoaflf Park. The C.I.T. ' s are a group of teenagers from all over Fort Wayne. They aid the coun- selers with their tribes of campers. They learn outdoor skill by actually participating in them. At difl: erent times during the sum- mer and even in winter, they camp out under the stars in their sleeping bags. This un- usual group learns the responsibilities of leadership while they learn the beauties of nature in this fast-paced world of ours. Book Review By Marie Vandafrift Exodus By Leon Uris From the beginning to the very end, this book has held my attention. It is so well written that the reader feels as though he were part of the story. He is taking all the pleasures and misfortunes with the main characters. Not only is the book wonderful reading but a complete history of the Jewish nation. I have learned many new and different things from Exodus. I have learned to con- sider everyone as equal people. All people, no matter what race or creed, are God ' s children and should be thought of as such. I have also come to realize what a true and beautiul thing love is. Not only a love for another person, but the great love one has for his country and his God. In my opinion this book is a true and wonderful story that every student would enjoy. Exodus is truly magnificent reading! 12

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Ite f- riest acutt father oLjonald 6enb cii-f - first year as our Guidance Director has been one of achieve- ment. Father maizes available to us literature on college admission requirements and career guid- ance. He was responsible for our annual College Day. Along with attending most of our games, dances, and other school activities, he teaches each junior religion class once a week. he prieit teiiqion Initructors socialize be- tween sessions. Left to right: Father Patrick McNulty Father Joseph Emmanuel Father John Gillig Father Robert Dombrowski Father Robert Jaeger ■father oDai td L arkenord better known as Father Dave is a curate at Saint Henry ' s Par- ish. Teaching sophomore religion, Father is a new- comer to the halls of CC. 14