Pio Nono High School - Pio Nonite Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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19 THE PIO NON ITE 25 f'4 if Z ? Q Y BASKETBALL. The interest in football was still at its highest point when Pio Nono played its last game, which was a triumph over the lVauwatosa Aggies, and football togs were put away for the season. Rev. A. C. Mason then issued a call for all candidates for the coming basketball season of '24-'25, There were only two veterans of the previous year's t'Fighting Five, and pros- pects were rather dull at lirst, but as time progressed. more volunteers. mostly from the '23-'24's second team, proved themselves worthy of filling a regular berth on the team. Due to the prolongd football season, the basketball games were delayed in getting a good start, which made the schedule somewhat smaller in comparison with the former year. The team, of whose number, four were Senior men, was one that had a line light- ing spirit, but, beyond a doubt, it appeared that his Highness, King Jinx, played a very prominent part in the majority of the games. Pio None-18 ..... . . . . . Pewaukee ..... , , , 21 Pio Nono-10 .... . . . Oeonomowoe .......... . . . 20 Pio Nono- 8. .... l Vest Bend ............. .. . 9 Pio Nono-18 .... Mil. University Sehool . . . . . . .15 Pio Nono- 9 . . . Marquette .............. . . 30 Pio Nono-13 .... VVayland .............. . . . 20 Pio Nono-15 . . . Mil. University School . . . 25 Pio Nono-17 . . . lVauwatosa Aggies . . . . . . 13 Pio Nono-10 . . -Port lVashington . . . . . . 9 Pio None-18 .... Slinger ........ . . . 11 Pio Nono-2-l .... . . . lVest Allis . . . . . 25 Pio Nono-9. ...Slinger ... .. . , , 14 Pio Nono-ll . . ..lVayland ......... , , , 19 Pio Nono-ll . . . Port lVnshington . . . , , , 14 Line-Up Cook, Conrad fCapt.Q . . . . . . l orward Gaunt, VVilliam ....... .... C enter Straehota, Lambert .. . . Guard Lukasavitz, Jerry . . . .... Guard Stolfel, Vlferner . . . ....... Forward Conners, John . . . ........ Forward Seitz, Victor ..... .... G uzu-d, Forward Newcomb, Harold . . . . . .......... Guard 82

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19 'rr-112: PIO NQNITE 25 Normal remained in correspondence with me, and I surelv would like to know what became of the multitude of other school- mates. Pio Nono left a dear memory in my heart, and surelv 1 eniov hearing of its prosperity. Kindest regards to the faculty and to all Alumni. Respectfully, Anton Seri-es. WALTER R. MONNIG. 1Valter lt. Monniu. who was graduated from the Catholic Normal School on June 24, 1891, died at his home in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, March 28, 1924-, and after funeral ceremonies in Mary Mag- dalene Church, was tenderly laid to rest in Sts. Poser and Pau!'s Cemetery on Wednesday, April lst. Mr. Monnig: was born, at Amenicus, Mo., fifty-two vears au'o and after completing his elementarv studies in the parish school at that place, entered the Military Acad- emv at Lexington. Mo. It being his de- sire to become a priest, he later took up his studies in St. Francis Solanus College, Quincy, Ill. As this step was opposed by his father, who was ai non-Catholic, he decided to follow the next noblest call- ing. that ot Catholic teacher and organist, and with this end in View pursued his courses at the Catholic Normal School at St. Francis, 1Vis., from September, 1888, until June 1891, under the regime of Revs. Charles Fessler and M. M. Gerend. Upon leaving his Alma Mater he fol- lowed his, chosen calling successfully in bt. Antonius' Parish at St. Louis, Mo.. and in the Immaculate Concc 'ion Parish of Kankaskia., 1ll. Owing to circumstances over which he had no control and which forced nearlv all of us Cat'-f-lie teachers out ot our chosen, noble calling, he left the profession and accepted a position as bookkeeper with the Graham Paper Co. of St. Louis. The last years he devoted to the real estate business. selling lots from a subdivision which his wife inherited 'l'rom her father, The deceased leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Elizabeth, and seven children. May his co-graduates and former fellow students breathe a silent m-aver for the repose ot his soul. R. R. Goelz NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE! !! Arthur B. t'Cap Maultra. startles the alunmi with the announcement of his en- gagement to Miss Mayme Roth. The month of July will chronicle their festivities. Bright prospects for Pio Nono, Cap. 1Ve take this occasion to thank these Alumni for their kind interest in our little paper and we hope that others will co-op- crate with us and send news. G!U'2l0'-10 2-lf' 31

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19 THE PIO NOgNITE 25 Conrad Cook, .................................................... ...... C aptain. Connie, a veteran of '23 and '24 showed his ability as a star forward on the team. As captain of the team, he displayed to his fellow players the methods of oliense and defence on the floor. His keen eye for the basket together with his fighting instinct made him an outstanding feature in all games played. We regret to announce that graduation will exclude him from all further participation in Pio Nono's basket-ball games in future years, and the vacancy left by him will require a man of un-usual basket-ball tactics. VVillian1 Gaunt, ............................. .......,.................... C enter. Doc, who acted as our pivot man on the team. was also a veteran. His 'lanky' stature was of great avail in the breaking up of passes, which prevented opposing teams from accumalating excessive points. The basket always kept his attention during the game, and as a result the leather was droppd through his hoop quite frequently. Always in the midst of the battle he would be seen fighting for lns Alma Matcr's reputation. His basket-ball career at Pio Nono is finished, because as a prospective graduate his services will be no more. Therefore another position is open on the '25-'26 quintette. Lambert Strachota, ....... .......... .............................. ....... t I 1 lard. Stroke, a faithful and competent player, started the season as a 'sub', but soon proved that he was worthy to play the position of a guard on the team. His consistency in keeping an eye on his man proved the main asset on defense, and his accuracy in passing was a remarkable characteristic. The alertness he showed in intercepting passes and the breaking up of the dribbling of his opponents was at times spectacular. His name is also listed among those of the graduates, and we can honestly say a player of his type will be hard to find for the coming year. Jerry Lukasavitz, .... . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . ...... . ..... . . . Guard. Jerry, who was a member of the second team last year, played guard with untiring effo1'ts, which convinced us that his motto was, Never Say Die . XVhen the ball was in Jerry 's possession, it required un-usual ability on the part of his antagonist to stop him. Few were the 'free-throws' that he missed when the opportunity pre- sented itself, hence he held first honors in this line. Our reliable guard expects a diploma in June, 'twill mean a. great lo.,s that will undoubtedly, be quite noticeable to the Fighting-I ive on the basket-ball court in '26. Werner Stoffel, ....................................................... Forward. Werner, the leader or captain of the second team of '23 and '24, was given the honor of occupying of forward position. He showed the traits of an extraordinary player in caging the ball at all times. As a recruit at the beginning of the year, he nevertheless, developed his playing ability to such an extent that he was awarded a regular berth on the team. Much will be expected of him in the next -year 's team as he is only a Junior, so he will be back with us to share in the adventures of the future year. John Connors, . ............................................. . .... . . . . Forward. Johnny, the stocky little forward, made his share of the points in games in which he participated. Even though he was barred from basket-ball activities for about two weeks due to sickness, he returned with the same vim and played a better game than before. This being his first year at Pio Nono, the little Irishman made a good reputation for himself. Although his brevity in height hindered him somewhat, this was overcome by his fleet-footedness. It will be a consolation to have Johnny with us again for the next two years since he is a Sophomore at present. 33