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

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Page Two CARDINAL AND WH ITE March 2, l959 STATE PATROLMAN ADDRESSES STUDENT BODY ON SAFE DRIVING Sergeant Thurmann instructs and entertains at assembly during Sate Driv- inq Week. Sergeant George Thurmann of the Highway Patrol, accomplished two things during his speech on January 26 at the safe-driving assembly. Besides stressing safe driving, he allayed the fears of many fifteen-year-olders by stat- ing firmly that he didn't believe the driving age would be raised to eighteen years because of finan- cial matters involved in such a raising, Originally intended to include a demonstration of stopping dis- tances from Varying speeds. the assembly had to be revamped because of bad weather. Instead of the demonstration, a movie entitled Chain Reaction was shown. The assembly opened 'fwith Ser- geant Thurmann's speech, in which he stressed safe driving. His speech was interspersed with a parable of those who hadn't heed- ed the admonition to drive safely. The sergeant pointed out in his speech that the teenage custom of laying a strip here and there, besides being a foolish custom, was also an expensive one. His last remark, though, was the sur- prise of the Safe-Driving Assem- bly. He shocked the crowd by telling them that the oldest drag- ster picked up was a mature sixty-four. Following his speech he opened a discussion on the crowd's questions. This was when he endeared himself to theniifteen- ers by his statement that the ininimum driving age would stay the same. After the audience had finished their questioning, the movie was shown. It proved very interest- ing and, at times, quite humorous. Bob Hellrung, conducting the assembly in his capacity of Stu- dent Council president, then finaled the program by introducing Lou Gallipeau, who gave an interesting speech on hot rod clubs and their aims. The program finished with Bob's warning to drive home safely, a iitting conclusion to the assembly. Day of Recollection Successful For Chaminade Alumni A successful day of recollection was made on Feb. 14, in the school chapel. Fifty attended and prof- ited by the talks of Fr. Michael Dorsey, S.M., an alumnus of the class of '39. Mr. Gary Harrison, of the class of '56, along with the president, Mr. Lloyd Klinedinst, served as chairmen of the day. A unique feature of the day was a model alumni meeting held dur- ing the retreat hours. At this meeting a financial report indi- cated that some 35200 was netted on the first dance, that 55300 had been donated by the alumni for its scholarship student, and that some S845 were spent on supplying the boarders with popular maga- zines. Plans were laid for the coming horse show ad program, to be under way March 1. The goal for this year was set at 54000. The show itself, set for Sunday, May 24, will have the unique feature this year of award- ing several valuable attendance prizes. At this meeting also, the date for senior induction was set for March 19, the feast of St. Joseph. On this day also the alumni will honor Chaminade's three jubilar- ians - Bro. Ferdinand Pfeuffer, S.lVl.g Bro. Charles Labus, S.M., and Bro, Emil Pawelek, S.M. STAFF Senior Editorial Stali Bob Rodgers, Rich Ra- benau Iunior Editorial Staff vi , ' ..f. ... F. Krewet, B. Povich, Q Q , we ft 3 S P. Pruess, I. Walsh Sports ,.,,.,..,,,,,,.. G. LaViqne, I. Murphy, T. Baum Circulation ,,,,.. R. Meister, L. Balterson Photography .. C. Klinqert, R. Wonder, T. Ianson, T. Mueller Art .,.....,. .....,...,,,.,.,,,.,..,.,,.,,., I ohn Cornell Reporters Burqlechner, R. Shepack, C. Bincx, I. Bozclech, L. Scnenqer, D. Hollorcrn, I. Nicholson, L. Bcxtterson, C. Rumore Moderator ...l......., Bro. Wm. Nance, S.M.

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' wtlwifzle WCC CHAMINADE W 5+ QQ COLLEGE 3 f A .X H CLAYTON Q4Y1gu. o , MISSOURI CHAMINADE COLLEGE MONDAY, MARCH 2, l959 NUMBER 4 Debate Team Victorious Scores Twice lri League Competition The t'.I.S.L. debate season has started, This year Chaminade has an experienced team representing the school. The team, consisting ot' Jerry Walsh, Bob Leggat, J. P. Murphy, and William McBride have fared well thus far in league competition. In the tirst meet, held at D.A,, FORMER scHooL CELEBRATES Juisi the team secured seven wins and one loss, with Jerry Walsh and J. P. Murphy taking speaker awards. The next meet, sched- uled for Feb. 21, was held at St. lClizabeth's Academy. The third and final meet is to be held at Chaminade. The school can well be proud of this year's debate team. Con- gratulations, debators, and keep up the good work! Father Davenport Sojourns At Chaminade Between Europe and Orient ! Rev. Robert Davenport, S.M.. addresses the Chaminade students in Our Lady of The Pillar Church. Father Robert has iust returned from Switzerland and is scheduled to leave for Iapan within a month or two. PRESIDENT LEE Father Lawrence Jordan, former president of Chaminade College, celebrates this year his 25th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. years Father Jordan has chaplain at the Marianist asticate and taught theology at St. Mary's University in San An- tonio. SM., In recent been Schol- After his ordination Father .lor- dan Was, at various times, chap- lain at McBride in St. Louis, Cen- tral Catholic in San Antonio, and Maryhurst in Kirkwood, Mo. In 1941 he became pioneer confessor of novices at Marynook in Gales- ville, Wis., also assistant to the pastor of Trempeleau in charge of the mission churches in Gales- ville and Ettrick. Father Jordan was president of Chaminade College from 1942-48 and again from 15152-55. He was principal of McBride High School from 1949-1952, The first of February, Father Jordan left New York bound for Lima Peru, where he will take up duties at Colegio Santa Maria.

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March 2, 1959 CARDINAL AND WHITE Page Three I met him long ago. Yes, I have known him all my life. Look- ing back, I can recall several high spots in our relationship. When I was a small boy, I thought he was a giant. His face was but more big, sometimes stern, often it held a smile. A funny thing about that smile, it traveled all the way over his mouth and came out through his eyes. He had the longest arms. I should know, for they could reach and grab the seat of my pants quick as a cat. Sometimes this was to detain me when I was proceeding in the wrong direction. Some- times merely to hold me for a pleasant pat on the back or a farewell kiss. I often watched him walk away from me. His stride was full and regular. His shoulders straight and broad. I took a good many rides on those shoulders, walking or galloping, whatever our mood. One day, when I caught a foul tip full in the mouth, I learned how strong he was. Howling with pain, I ran into his arms., He lifted my hundred pounds as if I were a baby. A clean towel pressed tight to my mouth smoth- ered the howls and soaked up the blood. A few quick steps and we were speeding to the hospital. There, amidst starched nurses, r doctor and shining instruments, my tears and fears were wiped away. A kind, warm hand held mine through the ordeal of sur- gery. Driving home, the giant explained to me that a mistake of a man's judgment had caused the accident. He pointed out that I was growing up. I had been very brave when the stitches were put in, but I had also been very lucky. He explained that I was old enough to recognize danger, both physical and moral. His voice held a note of grown-up warning when he said, Use your head, my boy, for more than catching your hat! There was a somewhat softer tone to the rest of his conversation. Mike, you have been taught the rules of obedience, and to honor your mother and father. Sometimes you have tested the rules to see just what would happen. Obedi- ence is the law of God's universe, obey and you will grow in wis- dom and enjoy living. I lay nursing my wounds before the whole of our conversation be- gan to take shape in my own mind. I had discovered something new inside myself. My heart which had loved this giant was beginning to beat my will into DI L'0VERJ'. .. flxiif ment. Good friendships were pro- tection against idle wanderings. I realized that he had spent thirty years working hard to pro- vide for the home I lived in. Every morning for twenty years he had started his day with Mass and Communion. I felt sure there must have been some mornings when this was not easy to do. An Essay by Mike Britt xl' jf 41 Zz, Q-Qi 16 M727 ' N1 !,f Vfffe 1 l if ,fn . il 'MMM , 41 e- i A aff-S5 'N J Wu I I 'QA WN N ff f -sg, if f 44-, - RTx prix? 9 ,fi ,f-FY ' f fi ff' f rs., Nall! wx' ff, , Mill 'l af f It I Allin 4 rx , 'ag ,whiff Q Ixxbkiyxlll. lm TIM, 1 i I .. milf' '15 MN I . I x 1 102-' I M' as WM . ' . '14, N ,I-Wfffrf F ' if? l' Q W J N hx ii. 4 f X 1 I f X ' 7 fix A I I N l ' ,- , 'W N Vi biwfa' X I P line. I began to see and to know why this man was my ideal. True, my childhood impressions of him were crumbling a bit. He was not a giant, but a simple man who had spent many hours with me trying to communicate his own obedience to God on to me. His ability to understand me came from his own experience of living. He knew the pitfalls and bumps. The rules of discipline that had been pointed out to me were not to show authority, but to reflect a lesson he had learned. I must study to learn. I must stir my thinking to build my judg- But rain or shine, cold or warm, he had been in church to start his day. His day . . . this was a strange thoughtg suddenly I found myself walking dream-like in great foot- steps. I answered phone calls. I made decisions, listened to people tell their troubles, walked for hours on hot pavements. I began to find the confusion of this hustle very tiring. My head throbbed as I drove home. It would be good to take off my hot suit. The shoes on my feet felt tight and cramped my toes. I hoped for time to relax, so that I might enjoy my