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

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Page Two CARDINAL AND WH ITE Dec. 19, 1958 Iunior Editorial by Jim Bozdech Our Lady of Angels School had been inspected only a week before. It had been found safe as far as fire safety went. A week later, ninety-two were dead-by fire. How? What had escaped the in- spector? What little hazard, too small to notice, went unseen? What small mistake of an inspector caused ninety-two to perish? Per- haps a pile of papers was allowed to escape inspection. Perhaps, somewhere in the school, an oily rag was left, forgotten, and al- lowed to smoulder. Small things. Small things-which cost ninety- two their lives and countless others grief. How many small things are al- lowed to cause untold damage in our lives? How many of our small mistakes magnify themselves by the greatness of the damage they do? The experience of a care- fully worked problem turning out miserably wrong because of a mistake so small it went unnoticed is common. And even the best of us may go through life un- consciously interchanging or and Hare. A small mistake? Yes, but a mistake that can give the right people the wrong impression. Even such a small mistake as omitting a comma here and there can mark a person as careless and, of course, lead to the inevitable bad impres- sion. that little things must be abolished, By work, these lt should be clear, then, these small mistakes, these persistant accuracy in our possibly we can eliminate little things . . . which do great damage. By carefully scrutinizing our school assignments now, per- haps we can obviate the worry of making a wrong impression. By carefully checking and re-checking the problems where small mistakes occur most, maybe we can do away with those idiotic small mis- takes. Here, too, the checking -of school work, of course-will, with luck, eliminate small mis- takes. School work, though obvi- ously not the only place where a grammar or mathematical mistake LIBRARY EXPANDS Along with the new classrooms and labs, we of Chaminade also have a fine library. Our library furnishes information to all stu- dents and teachers in fields from psychology to history. While pass- ing through the well-stocked shelves one sees thrilling mysteries, dan- gerous adventures, and the age-old classics. With the able assistance of Bro. Herman Drees, the li- brarian, one can find something that Will surely please. The re- Iuan Perez reads in library. Shown are the books he has read since May. ference books of the library are in constant use and even though they can't be taken out, one is always out of the set in use at some table. Though the library was finished last year, the shelving was not completed until the past summer when the Brothers could devote full time to the project, The two study periods that use the library find Bro. Herman a grea-t help for tough problems and find the reference books helpful for term papers and such. The library, then, is an integral part of life at Chaminade, as proved by the fact that this year nearly 60 books are taken out each day, as com- pared to 40 a day last year. On the day before the retreat, 140 books were taken out, which were mainly for spiritual reading. may occurg but, now school work should be our main concern. Elim- ination of the plague of small mis- takes will make life much easier. MOTHERS TOUR HOMES On Tuesday, December 2, the Chaminade Mothers' Club conduct- ed its annual Holiday House Tour. Eight homes were toured by moth- ers of Chaminade boys and their friends and relatives. This year a new attraction was added to the agenda of the tour. This spectacular sight was that of our own alma mater, Chaminade. In our Audio-visual Hall, the former school chapel, which was transfigured into a homey, old- fashioned country kitchen, hot cof- fee and coffee-cake were served to weary tourists. Also in -the country kitchen was a Pantry Shelf, where excel- lent home-made pastries such as cakes, pies, cookies and jams made by our own mothers, were sold. The homes toured by the Cham- inade ladies were both interesting and beautifully decorated. They were of many types, including the sophisticated English, the tradi- tional colonial, and the ostentatious Spanish architectures. The main points of interest in each of the homes were many and varied from beautiful floral dis- plays to magnificently decorated entrance halls. Without interviewing any of the ladies who attended this year's tour, it is easily said that all en- joyed themselves and anxiously anticipate coming to next year's tour. STAFF Senior Editorial Staff ...... -Bob Rodgers, Rich Rabenau, Mike Adrian Iunior Editorial Staff ..,......... F. Krewet. P. Pruess, I. Walsh Sports ....... - ....... G. LaVigne, I. Murphy Circulation Manager ................ R. Meister Photography .......................,.... C. Klinqert, R. Wander, T. Ianson. T. Mueller Art .......... u, .................................... D. Printy Reporters..- ............,.......... I. Bozdech, W. Burqlechner, E. Busekrus. G. Faherty, D. Halloran, I. Nicholson, B. Povich, I. Holwing, C. Rumors, L. Saenqer Prep Reporters .... L. Quillman. D. Milfeld Moderator .,,.....,..... Bro. Wm. Nance, S.M.

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'Uma Q 4 O t CHAMINADE COLLEGE I4 CLAYTON, MISSOURI J I. Q ,P CHAMINADE COLLEGE FRIDAY, DECEMBER I9, I958 NUMBER 3 ETREAT ,R The annual retreat for the high school students started on Monday, November 24, and lasted until Wednesday, the 26th. The retreat master was Reverend John C. Gorman, who became a member of Chaminade's faculty just this year. During the retreat the students prayed for the recovery of Brother Raymond Davenport's father, who had a heart attack. When the students arrived at school on Monday morning, they observed signs on the doors and walls which emphasized silence. Silence is very important in mak- ing a good retreat, because when somebody is silent he can more easily think about God. Silence was kept at lunch and the students were urged to keep silence at home as far as possible. During days of retreat there was free time be- tween the instructions for confes- sion, spiritual reading, and visits to the chapel. The instructions, which were given in Our Lady of the Pillar Church and in the gym, included topics of sin, confession, prayer, the Holy Eucharist, and SENIOR SODALITY SPONSORS TWO CHRISTMAS PROJECTS The senior sodality is busy with the project of keeping Christ in Christmas. Its traditional part in this is the building of a Nativity crib with accessories in front of school. The figures are almost life- like and made of strong plywood which previous classes have fur- ther strengthened with two-by- fours. The whole scene is well lit up at night and is especially im- pressive to northbound traffic on Lindbergh. Bob Hellrung and Jack Sanders are in charge of the mounting of the figures. On December 19, the sodality completed the annual food and bundle drive for the poor. Last year's senior sodality supplied twenty-five families with food and clothing. At last report this year's group expected to excel this amount. ' vocations. There was also an in- struction period for questions only. The retreat was a good chance for each student to do some think- ing about his past and future life. By serious thinking it was pos- sible to see how to become a better follower of Christ. By re- flection on past life, sin could be easily seen and resolutions for future life made. Our vocation was also a preoccupation during the retreat for all students, but especially for the seniors. The three days of retreat are very important, because they make us better and more sincere Cath- olics. Fathers and Sons Enjoy Banquet Record Crowd Attends Annual Affair Among the social highlights of the Chaminade year, the annual Fathers' and Sons' Banquet is one of the most cherished. This year the banquet was the largest ever recorded, with 560 in attendance. The fathers and sons enjoyed a delectable sirloin steak, supple- mented by other choice courses. Following the dinner, Mr. Jo- seph B. Catanzaro heartily wel- comed all present at this 21st an- nual banquet. The toastmaster, Dan Forrestal, emceed a very suc- cessful program. Father Blume was introduced and expressed his appreciation for the fine Cha- minade Spirit displayed in the large attendance. Robert L. Burnes, the guest speaker, delivered a most eloquent and humorous address concerning the history and the certain funny incidents in the life of some of the great names in the sporting world. Then came the entertainment, consisting of three acts. The first act featured a trained chimp. Next, a very talented tumbler ap- peared on the stage, jumping in and out of large barrels. Finally a magician performed for the Chaminade audience, and very mysteriously restored Mister Lip- ic's tie to its entirety. The eve-ning was climaxed with the distribution of three dozen baseballs and a basketball as at- tendance prizes. Father J. Willis Langlinais concluded the banquet and festivities with the thanksgiv- ing after meals.

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Dec. I9, 1958 CARDINAL AND WHITE Page Three THE DECISION 11 Short Story, by ferry llflurplzy Illusiration by Dennis Printy As the light of the late summer evening grew dim, William King sat in an over-stuffed easy chair, which seemed out of place in the small, four-room house. There was a thick coat of dust on the old table and on the three chairs in the middle of the room. The dirty supper dishes rested on the smooth-topped sink bank. The windows, bare of drapes and shades, were wide open, allowing bugs of all kinds to swarm into the hot, stuffy room. The tall, black-skin-ned figure lifted his heavy bulk from the chair and strode slowly over to the window. He closed it and moved to the old ice box, the kind that had a fan motor on top, and helped himself to a half-full bottle of milk. He took a gulp, put the top back on, and then replaced it. He had a stern face, a high forehead, thin eyebrows, and deep- set eyes. It was 8:30 when Wil1iam's mother entered the back door, carrying a carpet bag. Mrs. King was a short, chunky woman of forty who looked a lot older. Her graying hair flowed in all direc- tions. Her fat face looked serious. How do you feel? she asked. I'n1 okay. How come you're so late again tonight? You been seeing that lady from the NAA- CP? As she sat down in one of the wooden chairs she replied, Yeah, she sez everything is going to be all right. She sez the others is going to be there, too. So's you can go to school tamara with no worry at all. I don't know, Mag to me it just seems to be beggin' for trouble. You never can tell what them damn fool whites are going to do. William King, is you scared of them whites? Remember, they is no different than you or me. And what is you ascared of? The police is to be there. There ain't going to be no trouble at all. But Ma, you remember what happened last year up in Court Royal. The police were there too. And Phillskirk isn't any different than them up there. No, we're beggin' for troubleg I'm telling you we're beggin' for trouble. Willie, you's a right to go to the High. You gotta fight for your rights. You can't let them scare ya off. But Ma, you heard what John Mason down at the bank said he'd do if any of us try to go to Phills- kirk High. And with all them Ku Klux Klan crosses burning every night, it just isn't safe. At that moment a boy wearing dirty blue jeans and a torn T- shirt came through the open back door, carrying a worn ball glove in his left hand. He was short but of athletic build. His eyes were wide and the light from the ceil- ing reflected off his shiny black skin. We won Ma, we beat 'em 17 to 12 and I got three hits! he ex- claimed happily. That's fine, Donnie, replied Mrs. King to her younger son. We is going to play again Saturday, and if we're lucky we might get to play on the field. Why don't ya go to bed, Don- nie? Ya gotta big day tamaraf' But Ma, it just got dark. I don't want to go to bed now. You heard me, get ta bed. Willie sat motionless like a stone statue, with a blank expres- sion on his face. After Mrs. King put Donnie to bed she came back into the room. She sat in a chair next to the dirty table. Neither said a word. A strong odor came through the back screen door. The Kings had always left the back door open to get a draft, but when the wind shifted the odor came into the room. Mrs. King rose to shut the door. Some day I is going to buy a top for that garbage can. Some day. William sat quietly, with his head in his big black hands, as if he were in deep contemplation. William, do youse feel all right? Youse gotta headache? No, Ma, I feel fine. I was just thinking about tomorrow, going to school and all. William, you is going to Phills- kirk High tamara, ain't ya? I don't know, Mag I just don't know. Nobody is going to force you to go, you know. It's got to be your own decision. I'll go to bed. Goodnight, William. Goodnight, Ma. He walked towards the door that led to the bedroom. His brother was already asleep, in the double bed they shared. Five minutes later William was in bed. But he couldn't fall asleep. He thought, maybe if I went to Phillskirk everything would be all right. But there would more likely be trouble, with the colored getting the worst part of it, as they usually do. The easy thing to do was to go to Wilson, an all-colored school, where he had gone the year be- fore. Although it was overcrowd- ed, it wasn't too bad. It would be Wilson. Ma said decision. Nobody easier to go to it was his own fflontinued on page U