Divine Heart Seminary - Focus Yearbook (Donaldson, IN)

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Right: Psyching out the batter with a gaping expression on his face is pitcher John Lombardi. Below: Mike Gantz changes lights during work period. .cf And the Beat Goes Cn At 6:45 a.m. -sounds of the bell shatters the silence in the dorm. Shedding bedclothes, seminar- ians race to the showers. Ra- dios blare out times of the day as seminarians rush about looking for a sock, here-a shoe, there. Finally, dressed in school blazer, the Deacons start another day. 7:15 a.m. -the bell summons 28 the Deacons to chapel for morning prayers led by Father Schmidt. 7:30 a.m. -and the beat goes on. Pace of things quickens as feet turn toward the refectory. Ideas and thoughts are ex- changed over pancakes, eggs and cereal. 8:00 a.m. -work period be- gins. The ups and downs of working tend to turn stu- dents offg yet, a tight ship demands cleanliness and good order. Through this work, moreover, students are offered the opportunity of paying for a portion of their ed ucation. 8:40 a.m. -it's time to pray. Filing into the chapel, Dea- cons settle down and blend in- to the stillness of the chapel. Mass is about to begin. Stu- dents Iift their voices in the

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Left: Finding a little quiet reading time, Jeff lVlonier enjoys his novel. Below: Steve Hinora, Dave Storm and Jesse Go- mez share study time in the library. Bottom: Card Party raffle salesmen take a breather on Sunday morning. Jim Rob- inson, lVlatt Vokoun, Charlie Votcoun, Flon Farmer and Brendan Walsh visit with Father John Mannion. . P? .fn g I 1 spoken word and in song as they follow the liturgy. ln this atmosphere, the student grows spiritually. 9:30 a.m. -the fatal hour ar- rives. The school day begins. Like any other student, the degree of enthusiasm with which a Deacon faces the day is in direct proportion to the amount of homework he has completed. Lifeless classrooms are ignited as students and teachers exchange ideas and together, learn. Only the 45- minute break for lunch inter- rupts this scene until 3:45 p.m. Rare is the student who finds time to himself even after the hour of 4 p.m. Most are in- volved in a sport and, there- fore, head for the athletic field or the gym-if not for the game-of-the-day, here or away. In workshops, on cam- pus grounds, in rec rooms, re- maining Deacons pursue their own hobbies or just relax. 5:45 p.m. -dinner slows down the pace of the day and invites relaxation and conversation. Except for the dishteam, stu- dents leave the refectory to study, do laundry, watch TV, listen to records, run off steam in the gym or whatever until 7:15 Benediction. Thereafter, each pursues his own interest again until- 10:00 p.m. -and night pray- ers. Thus is signaled the close of the day for underclassmen. juniors and seniors enjoy night owl privileges until 11: 30 p.m. Student Life and People 29