Saint Michael High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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WE HAD A DATE WITH GOD One of the early events of the school year was the annual high school retreat under the very able direction of Father Peter Quinn, C.P., a priest of the Pas- sionist O r d e r at Saint Paul's Monas- tery. The retreat be- gan on September 20 and closed on September 22. Father Peter in his retreat proved to the students that while one purpose of their attendance at Saint Michael P T High School was to fit them to take their place in the world of today, by far the most important part of any Catholic education- al system is the cultural value it brings to the soul. Worldly values were compared with spiritual values. Father Peter very eloquently proved to our student body that no amount of pleasure or learning could com- pensate for the loss of an immortal soul. 'The lessons the students learned during this retreat, we are sure, will remain with them all their lives. For the senior class, it was an event to be remembered, for it was their last school retreat. We are sure that these three days of intensive spiritual exercises and self-examination will aid them in the years to come. AMERICA'S PASSION PLAY Already in its twenty-sixth year of performance '5Veronica's Veil, America's Passion Play, is still por- traying to thousands every year, the sufferings of our Lord because of His love for us. Sincerest gratitude is extended to Father Wendelin, C.P., Director of the Passion Play, who worked many hours to put the play on and enabled it to be a grand success. Thanks also goes to the others who have made it possible for Veronica's Veil to continue thus far. Due to the war, many of our high school students were called upon to carry roles formerly enacted by those now fighting for our country. They are proving their mettle by making themselves equal to the request- ed task. VVe congratulate all high school participants. '45

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Loretta L. Greiner Reporter to Pittsburgh Catholic H 0 p i n g that some a r t i c 1 e s would be printed, Loretta, our . Ace Reporterf' h-as sent many write-ups to ' ' T h e Pittsburgh Catholic. W i t h her unique style of journalism, Loret- ta m a n a g e d to have most of her articles published. Mlhen she wrote the news for this weekly, the honor of St. Michael High School was always foremost in her mind. In thus writing, our Ace Reporterw obtain- ed prestige for her school. Left to right-Standing: Pearl Chronowiat, Editorg Helen Seba, Business Managerg Ruth Wilhelm, Mimeographerg Rita Singer, Sports Editorg Robert Lilly, Reporter, Vera Bertel, Business Managerg Mary Alice Schultz, Mimeographerg Allene Ray, Typistg Seated: Betty Borbonus, Gossip Columnist, Theresa Luby, Typist, Pearl Jordan, Artistg Marian Fritz, Typistg Loretta Greiner, Co-Editorg Anna Schmitt, Alumni Columnist, absentg Bernard Blahut, Sports, CLeft for Marinesj. OUR GALAXY OF JOURNALISTIC STARS VVith printer's ink in their veins, as it were, these enthusiastic journalists under- took the task of editing the Shield . Variety and simplicity were the keynotes of this publication, which everyone enjoyed. One of the most-read columns was c'Busy Bees -the gossip mart. Issuing the Loof Lirpa QApril Foolj edition, was one of the many pleasant tasks undertaken by this staff. READERS' CLUB HOLDS QUIZ During the past year the Library Club was organized and was headed by Rita Singer, president, Vera Reich, vice-president, Arlene Krugh, secretaryg Herm an Moelter, treasurer. By the display of special books and posters, much was accomplished in the field of reading. On January 19, a quiz program was conducted by the Library Club for the enjoyment of the student body. Questions on twelve books were formulated by club members and compiled by the chairman, Dolores Maccine. Of the voluntary contestants, two from each class, William Reich from Class 102 won the victor's C1'OVVI'l . Above -- Left to R ig h t : Dorothy Krappweis, Betty Mysliwczyk, Barba- ra Dieter-leg Rita Mae Singer, Her- man Moelter, Ar- lene Krugh, Vera Reich. Below - Left to R igh t : Mildred Trocheck, M a r y Alice Philbin, Wil- liam Reich, Gloria Brandt, James Ba- bilon, Dolores Demlwlowski, E d - ward Mours, Do- lores Maccine, Ro- b e r t Settlemaier, Herman Moelter, Joan Niedermeyer, William Winter Florence Mierun, Anthony O bid - szynslei, Betty Bor- bonus, Dorothy Anderson. 44 A

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CEAVEI. F-ICNCI2 SCCIETY Left to Right-Beginning with top row: James Doyle, James Gildea, Thomas Tobin, Andrew Hinzman, Charles McCrea, Robert Lilly: Rita Wojszynski, Ruth Dittley, Norbert Pietrzak, Edward Moursg Pearl Chronowiat, Anna Schmitt, Rita Mae Singer, Mary Alice Philbin, ilrene Kozilzowslei, Vera Reichg Arlene Krugh, Marian Fritzg Betty Borbonus, Victoria Ja- worskig Loretta Greiner, Helen Sebag Louise Gralka, Joan Bishopg Dorothy Klawinska, Barbara Dieterleg Catherine An- thony, Ruth Lisg Dolores Maccine, Virginia Grossg Father Walter Wynn C.P., presenting the gavel to Marian Fritz, President. To recognize and promote significant student achievement in any area of speech in the high school, to assist the students in raising their stand- ards of speech by providing interest and oppor- tunities for improvement and to establish a better relationship among classes through co-operative programs, this society was organized in September, 1944. The Gavel Honor Society is a voluntary organ- ization which is sponsored by the English teacher of the upper classes. To it belong all, debaters and other students who do superior speech work in auditorium assemblies, class programs, club func- tions and all other public speaking engagements. All speech work done by these students is recog- nized by the Gavel Honor regardless of the depart- ment in which it is done. Its induction ceremony took place on December 6, at which thirty-six students were initiated and our high school Director, Father Walter accepted their pledges. As a symbol of their power, gavels were presented to the oflicers: Marian Fritz, Presi- dent, Charles McCrea, Vice-President, Arlene Krugh, Secretary. By December 6, six members had made major contributions in speech work and were eligible for an A group rating. These were: Robert Lilly, Marian Fritz, Pearl Chronowiat, Charles McCrea, Andrew Hinzman and Irene Kozikowski. In March, eight additional members merited promotion into the A group by their successful participation in active work. These were: Edward Mours, Arlene Krugh, Rita Wojszynski, Thomas Tobin, Anna Schmitt, Louise Gralka, Norbert Pietrzak and Ruth Dittley. All of these received achievement certifi- cates on April 10. On March 16, Gavel Honor received recogni- tion as a member of the national speech organiza- tion The Masque and Gavel, being presented with a charter. At this time six students, because of outstanding work done in public speaking, received the Masque and Gavel honor pin: Pearl Chrono- wiat, Marian Fritz, Robert Lilly, Charles McCrea, Irene Kozikowski and Andrew Hinzman. Gavel encouraged progress in the use of the spoken word, rewarded and encouraged students for oral excellence in school affairs, spurred tal- ented students on to greater accomplishments and achieved departmental co-ordination as its prac- tical values. The Round Table Discussion on the causes of Juvenile Delinquency to be conducted in the auditorium, April 27, is the one project the members wished for from the beginning. As our annual goes to press, eleven G.H.'s are busily engaged in its preparation. Father Walter will explain a remedy by giving an instruction on The Family. By equipping the Catholic student with ability to speak we are giving him the instrument by which we hope to spread Catholic principles. We Catholics hold the highest ideals and best doctrines. We need make no apologies to anyone for our faith. Let the students of St. Michael High School go forward with the courage of their convictions to express what their sincere hearts contain. 4-6