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

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December Zl, 1956 CARDINAL AND WHITE Page Three Winning Retreat Altar f'0llStI'UC'fPll by Bro. Mcf':lffrey and Sophomores of 209. The Eighth Grade's Food and Clothing Drive A drive, which went fairly u11- noticed by the high school stu- dents, was the Eighth Grade's Food and Clothing Drive, a project which, in view of its tremendous results, should not go unnoticed. Brother Ralph, in co-operation with a. group called The Rural Workers for Christ the King, col- lected an estimated 600 to 800 pounds of clothes and, although details are not available, an abun- dant supply of canned goods. Con- gratulations .to Brother Ralph and the Eighth Grade for a job well done! Sodullsts Aid Food Drive Men On the March Traditionally this time of the year is marked on the Sodality calendar as one of its busiest sea- sons. Advent and Christmas ac- tivities keep all divisions well oc- cupied. Of course, this year has been no exception. The Senior Sodality sponsored a Food and Clothing Drive which was unusually successful, thanks to the splendid co-operation of the various homerooms. Another Sen- ior Sodality project, which we hope will become a tradition, was the erection of an outdoor Nativ- ity Scene. Again this would not have been possible without the money so generously contributed from the homerooms. The Junior S-odality's project was the promotion of the Advent Wreath practice in every home- room. We hope that this also will become an annual practice here at Chaminade. As their share in the City-wide -Sodality Union's campaign against indecent language, the Junior sodalists, in behalf o-f the entire Chaminade Sodality, conducted a survey among the students to determine the most pertinent facts concern- ing this problem. The Sophomore Sodality once again sponsored the Crib Project with edifying results. The Fresh- man Sodality promoted the sale of Christmas Spiritual Bouquets. Though these projects were, for the most part, new, they succeeded ARRIVAL AN TICIPATED The season preceeding the birth of Christ is with us. The word Advent means coming or arrival. The coming of Christ into the world: a season including four Sundays preceeding Christmas, commemorative of Christ's com- ing. The celebrations of Christmas throughout the world are many and varied, but to the average American child, the meaning of Christmas is the vision of n. little fat man with a red nose a white beard and jingling from top to toe with bells. Landing on tl1e lawn in a twentieth-century air- plane or if it please him, a heli- copter. Alighting with an enorm- ous bag of toys and boldly stroll- ing in front of the door iof course everyone is in bedj to empty the contents into the socks hanging by the fireside, and by some marvelous scheme leaves radios, televisions, refrigerators, fishing tackle and in some cases a dazz- ling convertible! The policeman does not see the housebreaker, the old folks may be out, but year after year he keeps his special rendevous. It is Christmas morning. White is the lawn, soft is the new fallen snow. The crackling blaze in the shad- fireplace casts scampering ows on the gleeful cherubs romp- shiny ing to and fro from one delight to another. It is the Happy American home. It is a rich heri- tage handed down by our fore- fathers to us. The twinkling green tree, laden with tinsel and reflecting colors as a kaleidoscope stands in mute testimony to a prosperous and blessed nation. Slowly and melodious the church bells peal forth t'Silent Night, Holy Night. There is a scurry- ing of feet and intense prepara- tion for the visit to the crib. The young and old folks alike make the pilgrimage once more to the stable. Voices join in singing the praises of Christ, the new born King. wonrleifully. Congratulations to the sodalists and thanks again to the zntire student body.

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Page Two CARDINAL AND WHITE December Zl, 1955 CHRISTMAS AT CHAMINADE The Senior Sodality, in co-operation with the entire school body, has instigated a new project at Chaminade. It is hoped that the Sodalists have set a precedent which will be expressed, in this par- ticular season, by future sodalists and men of Chaminade. Each facet of the Chaminade Sodality was to conceive and pro- mote an effective means whereby Christ would gain His rightful recog- nition as the source and purpose of Christmas. An outdoor Nativity scene was the Senior Sodality's answer. Charles Brown, who was in charge of the project, met with Father Blume to discuss the financial aspects of the project. It was decided that a collection be taken from the students and the resultant money used for any expenses incurred. The total cost of the display was ninety dollars. On Saturday, December 15, Brown, Dempsey, Danna, F. Brady, Cahill, Leonard, the Hughes, McCarthy, and several other seniors, under the direction of Bros. Klapp and Meyer, commenced construction of the crib scene. While the statues for the scene were purchased. it is to the credit of these Chaminade men that the stable and other appurtenances were made. Boarders Spend Christmas Al' Home As we all know, Chaminade has students from all over the United States and even foreign countries. This year there will be no stu- dents remaining at school over the Christmas holidays. Most of them will go home twhile others will visit relativesl. Home, for some boarders, is as far away as Michigan, whereas others live as close as Festus, Mo. There is a great variety of cities and towns represented by 'Chaminade board- ers such as: Potosi, Mo., Alton, Ill., St. Genevieve, Mo., Madrid, Ill., Portageville, Mo., Mashegan. Mich., Dayton, Ohio, Wiekliffe, Ky., Jonesboro, Ark., Bondurant, Iowa, and Jefferson City, Mo., In addition to these, there are many more, too numerous to men- tion. Besides representatives from many U. S. cities. Chaminade also has boys from foreign countries such as: Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, China. MARY'S CONCEPTION: PU REST Un llf'1'!?7Il.IlP7' the eighth, we once again celebrated the anniversary of the 1I7'0f'lU'lPldfl0'lt, of one of the greatest dogntas in our faith, the Feast of the Immaculate Uoncep- tion of the Blessed Virgin. This date marks the beginning of the Marian Cycle of an ecclesiastical year, that is a circular path of Mary's feasts. First among Mary's titles is that of the Immaculate Conception. By this is 'meant that Mary. who was .selected from all women to be God's own mother, was granted the singular privilege of being con- ceived free from the stain of origi- nal sin.. Of all women, of all crea- tures of God, she alone was spot- less. Because Mary was never inclined to sin, and was always free from it, she is often pictured crushing the serpent under the heel of her foot. This is a vivid representation of the position, in which God placed OF THE PURE her, wishing to have the most per- fect of creatures and most power- ful of human, beings so closely associated with the birth of His son. Her knowledge of God was so clear and her will to keep the com- mandments so strong that she nerer committed sin. Thus we men of Chaminade and sons of Mary should give great honor to her on this. the feast of one of her greatest privilege. NEED MET Again this year the senior so- dality is sponsoring the Food and Bundle Drive. However, there are several new features. A goal of at least ten cans of food per student has been agreed upon, secondly, these canned foods will be packed by the seniors and personally dis- tributed to the homes of certain needy families today, the 21st. Instead of collecting all types of clothing, the Bundle Drive is asking only for boys' and men's clothing, since the bundles of clothing are to be sent to a boys' orphanage in the Philippine Is- lands. The dire need of this or- phanage for this type of clothing came to the attention of the so- dality through the letter of a mis- sionary nun there, whose brother is a senior at Chaminade.

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Page Four CARDINAL AND WH ITE December 21, 1956 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra f 2 5 5 Q . Band News The 1956-57 Chaminade College Music Department presented its Winter Concert in the Chaminade Gym, December 2, at 8:15 P.M. The Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth C. Scheiibal, has made great strides toward perfection since the be- ginning of the year. The band auditioned for the Ted Mack Orig- inal Amateur Hour last month. However, we have not heard any On the 26th of November, the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra gave an excellent concert to the student body. Thomas Lambiase, a former word concerning the matter. We have good reason to be proud of our band here at Chami- nade, for it ranks as one of the best in the city. The band wishes each and every one of you a very joyous and a very Blessed Christ- 11135. Enjoyable Evening The faculty and students of C. C. teacher conducted the orchestra in several numbers, the most popular of which was the William Tell Overture. Congratulations Chaminade, college prep school, was put to the test last October 26, when the boys in the upper half of the senior class took the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. This test matched their wits with the best. Last week fDec. 73 Father Blume was informed that two of pur seniors, Dexter Dalton and Barry McCormick, had qualified for the final test, which will be given January 12. They are among ,the approximately 5,000 seniors across the country who were screened out from the estimated 100,000 boys and girls who took the October test. On the basis of the January College Board Exams, some 500 seniors will be awarded grants ranging from S100 to S1000 ,per year at the college of their choice. Last year Richard Daly earned a try at the final exam and was awarded a Certificate of Merit. We wish Ilex and Barry even bet- ter fortune and we congratulate them for having done so well so far. Alumni Doings The students, and especially the boarders of Chaminade are indeed grateful to the Alumni for their donation of a new Admiral TV. This new TV set has been placed in the lounge of Canning Hall. This is but the first of many such donations that the Alumni plans to give to the stu- dents. An alumni scholarship will begin next September. All of these benelits are financed through the Annual Horse Show. Some plans are already under way for the second horseshow, to be held in May of 1957. At the first executive meeting of the cur- rent year, held on Nov. 29, 1956, Albert Schweitzer was elected president of Chaminade Alumni Association. He is assisted by Mr. John Schriber III, Mr. Clay Masek, Mr. H. Conley as vice- presidentg Mr. P. Muckerman as treasurerg Mr. J. Wunderlich as Congratulations to these best of good luck to secretary. men and their projects in vision. The next get-together of the Alumni will take place on the first Saturday of Lent. An annual day of recollection will be held in Chaminade Chapel. Chaminade combined recently to present one of the most enjoyable evenings in the school's history on Thursday, Dec. 20. The program of entertainment began with Eddie Quilman of the sixth grade and his sister tap dancing. Jack Weaver followed with his interpretation of the song, The Fox, done in calpso style. Then Eric Leonhart of the Freshman Class favored the audience with a piano solog Rich- ard Smith, already a veteran of such affairs, rendered a stirring rendition of the popular tale, Our Lady's Juggler. Then the highlight of the eve- ning, according to the students, came when the Brothers' Barber Shop Quartettef' composed of Brothers Cyril Boschert, Thomas Geiss, Harold Lootens, and Eugene Meyer, entertained with various numbers. STAFF EDITORS-S. Saller, T. Donahue. SPORTS-L. Klinedinst, I. Owens. I. Sanders. PHOTOGRAPHY-l. Hughes, I. B. De- Lisle. REPORTERS-D. Dempsey, A. Hamilton, F. Murphy, G. Volk, B. Saiia, P. Hancock, M. Tuelh, B. Hamilton, B. Hellrunq, B. Sommers, B. Burqlech- ner, K. Bland, G. LaViqne, G. Fa- herty, I. Klebba.