Holy Redeemer High School - Campanile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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2 SENTINEIL January 31, Seniors Say Frosh A-OK At almost any high school, in nearly every city, the Senior-Freshman rela- tionship is an interesting topic for dis- cussion. Redeemer is no exception. Each September, freshmen cringe at the sound of the word senior and the seniors grin knowingly at the mention of the word freshman. As time goes by. the frosh become more relaxed. and the seniors become more understanding. As this issue goes to press, the first semester will have come to an end, and the members of each class have had am- ple oppo r t u nity to see each other in action. This year's frosh, in the opinion of a number of seniors, are a friendly group of kids. among whom are many potential leaders. The success or failure 01' the Class of '69 is in the hands of its mem- bers. Projects like the patron and spon- sor drivewillserve as a touchstone or proof of what our freshman class is ca- pable of doing. Although the drive is only half over, two frosh rooms have topped the hundred per cent mark. They have shown that they care by putting together religious books for the patients at Bancroft, and by offering their services for volunteer Work at Lincoln Hospital. Freshmanvoices arehearu at games. cheering on the team, as well as at the morning Mass. participating in the Sa- cred Liturgy. A senior boy remarked recently, Some of the freshmen are too quiet. They be- long to school clubs and seem interested but they haruly ever speak up. Maybe they thtink that because they're freshmen the upperclassmen willnot respect their opinions. Initiation day should be the only day in whichthe frosh opinions are disregarded. After that, the freshmen are just as much a part of the BIG RE as any other class member. He should be concerned about activities in his schooL and be ready to speak out about them. The freshman class has started out the first year wellt If they continue to con- tribute time and effort. they can make a good class spirit GREAT! rn-- EDITORIAL PAGE Sentinel Published Monthly Co-Editors Lester Goodchild Ramona Misiunas Vol. XI Lay-Out Editor Page Editors John Emig Barbara Brombach Jane Camilleri Susan Parker Sports Editor Gerry Tlurocher Business Mgr. Typing Editor Duane Pennebaker Lynn Neeley Adviser Freshmen Teresa Henri, Carol McGuire, Marian King, and Vicky Fenech reflect the frosh spirit as they master the two-step at the annual Senior At Home. King; Day Important for ALL Come February, another Senior Class will have their rings blessed. To some, this will have little or no significance. To others, to most. perhaps, it will be the story of Noah's Ark, the story of Columbus. the story of Lindberg, and the story of John Glenn . For all these stories encompass the same theme as does the blessing of a ring. In all the theme is one of embarking, going from one place to another. For all the great men mentioned, leaving their comfortable world was an effort, a sacrifice, an uncertainty. But yet they went, sometimes to places unknown. For the seniors. the roads which they will travel are just as different, just as unknown. The ring will be the first reminder of many, that the world of high school is almost at the end. and soontheymustbe ready to join the rest of society as an active, working, member. Whether this be in the services, or in college, or in the work force, all will contribute in some way to some goal. Probably the most significant aspect of the ring is the blessing. With the blessing it becomes more than a ring--it becomes a symbol of God's help in new responsibilities and new challenges. We leave the often petty things of high school, and begin to work for a broader. more meaningful interpretation of God's Will. It may serve as a chal- lenge to be different from the crowd, to accept not what is accepted but what is true. Ring day is not only for the Seniors. but for allot us, because it concerns the future. At this point it is not possible to change the past. Many Seniors have said, I wishI could do it over. I missed so much. Oh, for another chance. This is not possible for the Seniors, who must look ahead. For the underclassmen, and for the Juniors, their future is still within the Circle of high school. Ring Day is a good time to think of where we are going, and how we will get there. It is quite apparent that the team ap- preciates the cheering as a whole. It is also apparent that they feel more con- fident knowing that the guys are behind themg The masculine touchin the cheer- ing section may not add any points to the score, but it gives each member of the team the incentive to play his best. Special congratulations to our Varsity men for their remarkable display of the spirit that typifies Redeemer. Lelia Schwab l66 Dear Editor: This year there has been much praise giventothe students for their outstanding Sister Alphonsus display of school spirit at the basketball games. However, specialattention must be given to the members of our newly- organized Varsity Club, for their enthu- siastic backingr of the Cheering section. The February issue of the Sentinel will feature the Homecoming Game and the Dance, since this issue goes to press before the event.

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L.L u ELHL-ni P,,..-,...,-n. . . .A A. SENTINEL Holy Redeemer High School. Detroit 9. Michigan, January BL 1966 'My Fair Lonely7 Nears Curtain Time '66 The Servants' Chorus made up of choral members Ann Drotar, Carlos Estrada, Mary Ellen Heraty, Bill Ross, Pam Stanczak, Jim Sikora, and Kathy Broniak sing Poor Professor Higgins as Eliza andthe Professor, playedbyMary Jo Alexander and John Steffes pause between pronunciation exercises. Seniors, Juniors Join in Ring Day Ceremonies By John Emig '66 New trends and time-honored tradition will blend to give new meaning to the an- nual RingT Day Ceremonyon February 9. In the Bible Vigil which will highlight the giving; of the ring, the Biblical sym- bolism 0f the ring will be translated into the modern significance behind the Class ringuthnt of class unity, school unity, and ultimately the unity that should exist among God's people. Inthe Masswhich will follow the cere- mony, the Seniorswho have received the blessed rings. and the Juniors who are lookingtnrward toreceivingtheirs, will be the main participants. Father Collins. P :1 s t O r. and Father Monroe. Spiritual Director. will offici- ate at the Mass and Ceremony. After the Mass, the Seniors will be in- vited to a luncheon, served in the Blue Room. Since it is traditional for the Ju- nior Class to treat the Seniors to a ban- quet 0r luncheon, this meal will fulfill that tradition ina unique way. Retreat Takes New Look The annual Student Retreatwill take on a new dimension this year. Instead of the usual three-day session, each class will participate in a day of recollection. Father DavidWalsh, CSSR will conduct the day of recollection for the Juniors on February 7, for the Sophomores on Feb- ruary 8, anclfor the Freshmen 0n Febru- ary 9. Regular Classes will be held on the days on which the students will not be involved in the day of recollection By Margaret Malone '68 In competition with Warner Brothers. the Holy Redeemer Choral will present the musical. My Fair Lady 0n Febru- ary 18, 20. and 21. Withcurtain raised, voices tuned, and stage fright a mere fancy, the choral's p r e p a r :1 t i o n s for My Fair Lady are a go-go with a decidedly English accent. The whole thing started last November when the choice of the play was made, and the lead try-outs were announced. Withsweatypalms, shaking knees, and Cockney accents ranging from deep South to the purest Emerald Isle, the potential actors and actresses aspired their way through various scenes. Finally the results of the try-outs were announced. MaryJo Alexander will take the lead as Eliza Dolittle, with Sandra Pomicter as understudy: John Steffes will playthe male lead as Henry Higgins. Brian Forintas will take the part of A1- fred P. Dolittle, with Marty Colbeck and Jim Hetner his Cockney palso Joe Gar- land will be Colonel Pickering. Frank Sensoli and John Mrla play the role of Freddy, and Helga Abela and Judy Deutschman will be Mrs. Pearce. Lead rehearsals, held three times a week, are under the direction of Miss Jean Maday, assisted by Celia Schwab. Miss Maday, a graduate of Mercy Col- lege, will direct the story of Eliza Doe little's Climb from the slums of London totheEmbassy Ballroom, and she is al- soslowly, butsurely driving English ac- cents into the speech of Holy Redeemer's typical American boys and girls. Sister Georglyn is in command of the show's vocal aspect, which include the Ascot and Cockney songs, the servants' chorus, and the lead solos. Between times, Sister collectsscenery and doles out money, confers with Miss Madny, and with Mr. Shirkey, who is in charge of props and scenery. Accompanying the choral will be two pianists, Patricia anahan and Sharon Breitenbeckt JimOverholser is Chief of lighting effects. Show time is three weeks away, and the usual patron and sponsor drive is on the way, with Larry Spejna, the Student Council treasurer, in charge. As the time comes closer, students' spirits range from high optimism, ti'm great, you're great, Eliza's great, Sis- ter's greatl, to occasional deep dark de- pression, tWoultln't it be loverlyif it were now February twenty-two'N

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January 31, 1966 SENTINEL 3 Breitenbeck Consecrated cut Cathedral Blessed Sacrament Cathedralwas the scene of the solemn con- secration of Redeemer alumnus, Bishop Joseph M. Breitenbeck on December 20. Hereceived his episcopal powers from Arch- bishop John F. Dearden, Archbishop of Detroit. Father Gerard Breitenbeck, CSSR, the brother of the bishop, joined him in the concelebrated Mass which followed the cere- mony of consecration. At a dinner following, Bishop Breitenbeck expressed his deep felt appreciation to the Holy Father for the confidence expressed in him through his appointment He also expressed gratitude to Archbishop Dearden for the op- portunity of working in close connection with you for the good of the Church and the Community here in Detroit. The symbols that make up the crest of the new bishop are of interesting origin. The family name Breitenbeck is an Austrian name meaning widening river or spreading stream. The Scriptural connotationis foundinSt. John's Gospel, If any man thirst, let him come to Me; and let him who believes in Me drink. In the crestthe wavy silver chevronels on a blue shield express rivers of living water and the Breitenbeck familyname. The bird in the upper left is aheraldic bird, the martlet, which appears on the crest of Cadillac, the founder of Detroit. The head of the stag in the upper rightsectionsignifies that the Bishop is from Michigan. The motto, DominoServientes is to be found in St. Paul. It Bishop Joseph Breitenbeck is the Lord whom you serve. How Does 0 Bishop... How does a bishop look ,when he's a teen age boy? Withthis question in mind. curious report- ers referred to the '32 edition of the Redee- mer senior publication The Campanile. The pages of The Campanile yielded a wealth of information. During his years at Redeemer High, Bishop Breitenbeck was an honor student, and he graduated magna cum laude. He was a member of the '32 Varsity Debating Club, and the book describes him as a debater of great ability. A photography enthusiast, he was for four years a member of the Camera Club and helped take, develop, and furnish the year bookwith pictures. When the time comes to take pictures we leave them to Joe, was the comment placed next to his senior picture. Science and IWrama Clubs also claimed the Bishop's membership. He must have been proficient in German, since the book mentions his ability to translate com- pulsory unemployment insurance into German. The Campanile of '32 devoted a page to Physiognomy or profile analysis. Of Joe Breitenbeck's profile it is quoted. That brow bespeaks a linguist. We predict a future in the diplomatic corps of Berlin. The new bishop grew up in the age of Lindberg, hero of aviation; of Admiral Byrd, commander of polar expeditions; Floyd Gibbons, war correspondent; and Eddie Cantor, comedian. These werethe teen-age heroes of '32, and a tribute to them was the theme of the yearbook. Every age has produced men pre-eminent for their accomplish- ments. In tribute to these masters of achievementwe have chosenthe theme. Canwe sayless of a normal American boy who by the grace of God is Bishop?