Our Lady of the Lake Seminary - Spire Yearbook (Syracuse, IN)

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Seated: Rev. J. Cashman, O.S.C., Mo deratorg W. Martin, Vice President, T. Ilickel, President, T. Fcheets, S if cret ary. Standing: J. Voss, R. Wilhelm, K. Hosey, E. lgnacz, H. tloodrum, liarkroom Committee. The Scouts, under the able super- vision ot Rev. Henry Miller, O. S. C., ami his staff, are encouraged to partici- pate in the various activitiss which torm an integral part ot' the Sea Ex- plorers zulvancement. Each month the Scouts are given a list ot' various acti- vities from which they may choose any tour, under the headings ot: Outdoor, Indoor, Social and Service. ln this way the boys are able to provide wholesome rcreation for themselves and their shipmates and at the same time per- t'orm various duties t'or the school which are both tiim-ly aml helpt'ul. lfor example in th: summer the Scouts see to it that all piers are properly repair- ed, painted aml set up. They also t'orm a water patrol which acts as an efficrnt lift- guard service. During the winter months the Scouts supervise the ice skating activities, taking care that no ambitious trosh venture too far out on thin ice, These activities are so ar- ranged that by participating in them the individual Scout will t'ult'ill his ad- vancement rqquirements, those which are so essential to the building ot' good sound character, the chiet' aim ot' any Scouting organization. Sea Explorers Kamera Klub The Kamera Klub. probably the most popular voluntary or- ganization in the seminary, is now in its sixth year ot' exist- ence and has a membership of over half the school. Natural- ly, proficiency and experience in photographic fields is its primary aim, but it also serves as a recreational and cultural hobby for its members. Under the new guidance oi' Father Cashman, O.S.C., a greater in- terest has been created, and a higher caliber of workmanship is being produced: thus the organization has a very prom- ising and interesting future. The experience, leadership and pastime offered its mem- bers by the Kamera Klub, will serve asa tremendous help for their later entertainment. Seated: D. Gross, T. Gorman, N, Howe, D. Suelzer, Rev. H. Miller, U.S.C., Skipperg Nl. Kettron. Standing: A. Nondorf, H. Jaeger, J. Voss. Page -lti

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Although the director, Rev. Lawrence E. Weisensel, O.S.C., prefers to have this organiza- tion referred to as a choir, it is more commonly called the Glee Club. Father has a good basis for this request because some of the selections which this organization has present- ed have had the trend of choir music. The highlight of this choir music was the Gloria in the Gregorian Style which was used at the Pontifical Mass of Bishop Kiwanuka. However, not all of the se- lections were of a choral na- ture. This was clearly seen in the Comic Operetta, The Dizzy Baton, which was presented by the members early in the year. The one scheduled forty-five minute rehearsal per week, though insufficient, provides a time of experience for the members, and the actual pre- sentations serve to develop a taste for better 111usic among the student body, for we can- not appieciate that which we do not know. Band Glee Club l':l5.:'e IT l l The Band, consisting ot six- teen musicians, under the ca- pable direction ot Rev. J. Cashman, O.S.C., is another evidence of the talent that is found at the seminary, Though small in quantity, there is no limit to the extraordinary quality of their music. Com- bining their skill at playing their instruments with the ex- pert guidance of their director, the members have produced an exquisite taste for fine music. Their ability to play and their eagerness to work together brought honor to themselves. their director, and the whole school.