Christian Brothers High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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SETTING THE LEAGUE ON FIRE At least a month beforehand, the Student Government and the Senior Department began plans for the Homecoming fes- tivitiesg a bonfire, pep rally, and dance were to be the main events. On a cold evening in November, a large group of CBHS supporters gathered to warm themselves by the huge bonfire and to hear the inspirational words of Buddy Leake, former CBC gridiron star. On the next night, Thanksgiving, the victory dance in honor of the team was held in the beauti- fully decorated gymnasium. Dancing to the music of Don Glasser and the Collegiates, from eight till twelve, were some one hundred couples. The high spot for all that evening was the introduction of the City Champs. Celebrating ran high at the victory dance after the game. A glance at this table of Sophomores above will verify the general atmosphere of fun. success. if 4.95, Becoming a tradition at CBHS now is the big warm-up bonfire and pep rally on the night before the big game. Almost every class of the school was represented at the dance-here, are the Frosh, Sophs, Juniors, and even College Frosh. Everyone acclaimed the dance as a huge Dancing began at eightg from then on, the intermittent band and recorded music kept festivities going at a quick, happy pace.

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55 ANCE 9 'cYeah, came from Brother Francis, Senior Class moderator, in the familiar Chicago accent, MI think it's the biggest dance we've ever had at CBC. And it was, too! On a wet, rainy November 14, over three hundred young couples passed through the reception line, received the traditional rose, and for the next four hours, danced under a canopy of red and white, to the music of Sy Rose and Kimball Coburn. Fun seemed to bloom like the roses on the tables and walls. Leaving reluctantly at midnight, nearly everyone was Surveying part of the fabulous decorations from their dance are the Seniors of 1959. Above are .l. Wimmer, Class President, with K. Scruggs, and T. Foster, Vice President, with D. Pratt. It took a long time, but it was worth it, said the decorating committee, and here are the rewards of their efforts. Some of the three hundred whirl under the canopy, while others, tuck- ered out from the last dance, take it easy and listen to the fine music. heard to say-c'Not only the biggest dance, but the BEST, too. Hats off to the Brothers and boys who together made this dance a tremendous success! 'WY Q A be ,,'..,2w,, W5 Z ,h Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors enjoyed the big dance as much as the Hold Seniors who made their last the best one. Every once in a while they took time out for free refreshments or the fine entertainment. Above, from left to right a.re: S. Kindig, B. Martin, A. M. Chiozza, and C. Gallina, Below are S. Patton and S. Massey. Dancing, left, to one of Kimball Coburn and Sy Rose's rock- ing-and-rolling songs are J. Haas and K. Ward. For four hours, they and many others enjoyed themselves in one of the finest dances of the year.

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ell Bottom' Pep rallies held a h Center' Suspense d f CHOOL ASSEMBLIES Top left: Proud winners of the trophies at the Talent Night are P. Arnoult and S. Romeo, and N. Turner. Presenting their awards is Betsy Raymond. Top right: One of the most unforgettable events of the year was the day South Side supporters Calias Seniors of the higher echelonl visited a pep rally. . an excitement reign as B WAIILE dr ' , n onored spot in '58, as the r ' d championship. y arse the school spirit which ev rother William aws the names of the winners f h ' ' ' o t e Family Night prizes entually led us to the 'Qu--.N-Q i K. SX x N .,,, I 'W L! sw. K ,,., ...ti 2 x sk KE 1 0' it ,. . M f. . .3 , W