Chaminade College Preparatory School - Cardinal Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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November 21, 1956 CARDINAL AND WHITE Page Five B. Gr L. Award The top science student in the senior class at Chaminade, to be chosen early in 1957, will become eligible to apply for one of a group of major Science Scholarships sponsored by the Bausch 8: Lomb Optical Co., at the University of Rochester. The school's candidate for the scholarship competitions will be the winner of the Bausch Sc Lomb Honorary Science Award, who will receive the medal at graduation. Initiated in 1932, and approved by the National Association of Second- ary-School Principals, this award is now given annually in more than 6000 schools throughout the United States to encourage the pur- suit of scientific careers and to re- ward -high scholastic achievement. Only winners of the Honorary Sci- ence Award are eligible to compete for the Bausch 62 Lomb Science Scholarships. Bausch Sz Lomb provides for not less than three Science Scholar- ships, with a flexible stipend based on need, and with a total four-year value of S9,600. In the 13 years that the program has been in effect, 53 young men and women have been enrolled at the University of Rochester under Bausch 8: Lomb Science Scholarships. In addition, because of the high caliber of the contestants, the University has awarded to 80 runiners-up other scholarships of comparable value. The Rochester Scholarship Com- mittee studies all applications, and selects 30 of the most promising candidates as finalists. These stu- dents are notified of their selection late in March, and the finalists from all parts of the country are invited to Rochester for three days, with all expenses paid, for inter- views and competitive tests to de- termine the scholarship winners. In order to enter the nationwide scholarship competition, the Sci- ence Award winner should be se- lected and notified early in Janu- ary. The Award recipient m-ay then immediately obtain scholarship ap- plication blanks from the Director of Admissions, University of Ro- chester, Rochester 20, New York. Applications must be filled out and returned on or before March 1. Junior Dance The Chaminade Gymnasium was hardly recognizable recently, due to the splendid decorations of the junior class ,for it was the scene of the annual Red and White Dance, given in honor of the football team. Miss Virginia Hogan, Miss Margot Marre, and Miss Jane Cambell were elected to serve as queen and maids of honor re- spectively. Fr. Blume presented the varsity players with their well earned letters ,commending them ou their hard work and fine display of sportsmanship through- out the season. Music for the oc- casion Was provided by Vincent James and his Orchestra. Varsity Debaters The 1957 Chaminade varsity de- bate team attended the Washington University Annual Speech Insti- tute held on the 19th and 20th of October. As an added attraction, the an- nual international debate between Washington University and Oxford University was scheduled as part of the program. In previous years, this interesting debate occurred at a time other than that of the Speech Institute. There were sever- al informative discourses by mem- bers of the Washington University faculty on economics and the his- tory of the present farm problem. The topic for ,high school debate during the 1956-1957 season deals with the question of what agricul- tural policy will 'best serve the in- terest of the people of the United States. The next day's activity was mostly that of informal discussions by groups of ten or so about the Branuan Plan and parity. Sodality Notes Soon after last month's writing, the sodalists held election of offi- cers for 1956-1957. Dave Dempsey, Dick Cahill and Bob Vescovo were chosen by the senior sodalists to fill the offices of president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer respectively. The officers for the junior divi- sion are: Bill Hamilton, presidentg Paul Knese, vice-presidentg and Mike Tueth, secretary-treasurer. The positions of president, vice- president, secretary, and treasurer of the -sophomore division are held respectively by John Sanders, John Owens, Bill Burglechner, and Kem- per Coielt. Under the leadership of these men, the sodalists are already en- gaged in numerous projects, such as promotion of the noon rosary, the first 'Saturday Mass, the cam- paign for decent literature, the sale of Bibles, and the sponsorship of the annual retreat altar contest, to mention just a few. The sodality's main objective is the sanctification of its members. Naturally, a report on this can't easily be given, but there are signs of it, neverthless. Maria Duce, once just a Latin phrase, has be- come an integral part of the sodal- ist's life. Alumni Notes Brother Frank Klapp has an- nounced plans for the first large alumni meeting which will be held in the school cafeteria on Novem- ber Sth. Along with other olficial business, Brother Frank says the members will elect seven new offl- cers at the meeting and they will hold a second meeting on Novem- ber 18th for the purpose of choos- ing a new president and assistants. The November 18th meeting will take up such business as plans for the day of Recollection and the sec- ond annual Horse Show. Brother Frank says their biggest job will be to bring the mailing list up to date and to correct any inaccura- cies.

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Page Four CARDINAL AND WHITE November 21, 1956 THE 00MFOIlTS 0F GHAMINAIIE Study Leisure and Study Leisure INTRODUCING YOUR FACULTY Brother Callahan awp BROTHER WILLIAM CALLA- HAN, who, due to his long stay at Chaminade, has been named Mr, Chaminade, is connected to all the school activities, from basketball to English grammar. Brother Cal known for his pleasant smile and congeniality, graduated from St. Mary's Univer- sity, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Mas- terate in Literature some years later at St. Louis University. There are very few who do not know Brother Callahan, but per- haps there are some who do not know the many activities with which he is connected - Athletic Director, coach of the basketball team, Camp Director, moderator of the Fathers' Club, and vice-presi- dent of the College are but a few. Brother Callahan's entire life exemplifies a persistence to his vo- cation and we know that he de- serves credit for much of the honor bestowed on Chaminade. Father Canning Chaminade's new student resi- dence hall will bear the name of Father James Canning, 85-year-old priest and favorite of students, par- ents and faculty during his long stay at Chaminade. Born at Patterson, N. J., Father Canning attended St. Mary's Col- lege, now Dayton University and pursued his studies at Besancon, France. He taught in France and Monaco and also at Dayton after his return to the States, where he was ordained in 1902. Following his ordination, he was stationed at St. Louis College, now St. Mary's University, as Chaplain. He became president in 1914. Fa- ther Canning likes to tell of his hiring a young West Point gradu- ate as football coach. The young man served for only a year before leaving for service in the first World War and an outstanding military career which ended when Father Canni-ng's coach, Dwight David Eisenhower, was -elected President of the United States. After his service at San Antonio, Father Canning was transferred to Chaminade, which has been his home ever since. Until 1944 he was Chaplain for Villa Duchesne, our neighboring girls' school. His gentle manner and sweet disposition has endeared him to everyone at Chaminade through the years and it is fitting that the new student residence, to be known as Canning Hall, will be a tribute to his memory. Brother Klein BROTHER JOHN KLEIN joined the Chaminade faculty in August of 1953, after terminating a suc- cessful stay at St. Joseph's School in Victoria, Texas. Bro. John attended the Univer- sity of Dayton and graduated with a Bachelor or Science in Education degree. Taking hold of the sixth grade reigns, Bro. John introduced his particular method of teaching the 3 R's . He has also molded his young students into voracious read- ers of History and Biography. His classroom exhibits and illus- trations include tropical fish, a sha- dow box for Our Lady, Judas bags for the missions, and a host of various other aids to learning. This particular technique of teach- ing provides the interest so neces- sary for a well-rounded education. Bro. John Klein is a man who truly understands the approach to successful teaching. Ask fhis class -they'll tell you so.

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Page Six CARDI NAL AND WH ITE November 21, 1956 G.M. Scholarship Chaminade senior students are being offered an opportunity to compete in the General Motors Na- tional Scholarship Plan, according tional Scholarship Plan. The plan, initiated early in 1955, provides for 100 four year scholar- ships, at least one in every state and 50 at large, at any college or university of the successful con- testant's choice and in any field of study be may select. The 200 winners in the flrst two years are now enrolled in 69 colleges and universities. Their career objec- tives include engineering, medi- cine, law, the sciences, journalism, teaching, music and religion--ab most every field of worthwhile en- deavor. They will be joined by the 100 winners from this, the third year of the 'plang registration for which is now under way. Eligible to participate are high school seniors, both young men and young women, who are United States citizens, and who plan to take the College Entrance Board examination for admission to a col- lege of their choice or who arrange to take the examination in order to enter the competition for a General Motors scholarship award. Selection of award winners in the General Motors plan will be the responsibility of a group of leading educators representing vari- ous parts of the country. Full details about the General Motors plan, including registration dates for the examination are available to interested students from Father Langlinais' ofllce. SALK SHOTS RECOMMENDED Two out of every five polio vic- tims are teen agers or adults. These are the people polio hits hardest. Protect now with Salk vaccine! It ll ll All students who stand near the top of their class in science studies are advised to check with the head of the Science Department early in 1957, to determine their eligibility for the Science Scholarship com- petition. Celebrity Interviewed? Hello, blues-lovers, it's your paylno, Famous Amos Dadgum, di- rectly from station KLXW, smack dab in the middle of my town, St. Louis. Today we have with us that widely renowned, beat-belting rocking man, Pressless Elvy. My policy is to bring you, my blues family, the very best in grade A, homogenized sounds on this show, and when a great entertainer like Pressless comes to town, why, we naturally try to have lhim cool it over to the station and talk some talk. But before we talk to Press- less, let me have my say something about those wonderful gems of mo- tivation, the Fred Allen Cabs. These cabs are immaculate inside and out, and the drivers are clean, efllcient, and, oh, so courteous! And say, dad, if you're looking for a job, and you fill the require- ments, call me, and I'll set you up for an interview. Well, alrighty oh sweetie, the sun has gone down with a shooby- dooby and a bop-squelo. The time has come to air one of the better -howls of my man, Pressless Elvy. Here he is now, doing his latest waxing, Dont Be Cruel, Tool, Love Me Tender and Stay Off My Blue Suede Shoes or I'll Send You To Heartbreak Hotel, Where You'll Feel Like a Hound Dog. fThe rec- ord ends to the delighted shrieks of some avid female fans, contrasting with the sound of Amos quietly going ape.J Don't pour no water on me, just let me burn! I tell you! Well, now it's time to make our seven o'clock call on jackpot quiz time. The question and answer for today is: what is my social security number: T-he answer: 489-42-2666. If we call you, you can win an extra buck by answering 'KLXW' instead of 'hello?' All right then, and I trust that we are calling you! Hello? Chami- nade College? To whom am I speaking? Oh, yes, Brother. Do you teach? Good! This is Amos Dadgum out a radio station KXLW, and I have a jackpot question worth 256 silver shells if you answer it correctly. 256 sil- ver shells? Money, you know, '0 - ' D RLL S4 - , sg HONOR J nn II N Q 0 Q K in 1 6 f f - L3 FIRST TERM Honors--Freshmen : Hulshof, Louis Nolan, Charles Nolan, Patrick Teiber, Joseph Walker, Frederick High Honors-Sophomores: Wyss, Emert Honors-Sophomores: Boland, Robert Broderick, Arthur Dawson, Doyne Owen, John Phelan, Nelson Rabenau, Richard Sanders, John High Honors-Julnors: Gutsmiedl, John Klinedinst, Lloyd Maeder, Charles Honors-Juniors: Stock, Charles Tueth, Michael High Honors-Seniors: Volk, George Honors-Seniors: Cahill, Richard Dempsey, David Saller, Steve green stuff. Noooo, I'm not try- ing to insult your intelligence. Why no, I can't come out Satur- day and work! So, go ahead, Hunk me in conduct. Well, blues family, the scales say our time has gone, and since our last contestant did not cor- rectly answer the quiz question, our jackpot is increased by two silver shells. Work indeed! But before we close, I'd like to thank Pressless Elvy for consenting to come over and contribute so much to the showg we really enjoyed it. And so the sun has gone down, and it's time to quit the scene. See you tomorrow, when we'l1 rock again in the place that rocks around the clock. Un- til then, remember, after you split, there can be more more splatter- ing, so why not splatter before you split?