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

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MARCI-IIN G ALONG TOGETHER Under the capable leadership of Mr. Nick Puhl, instructor, Mr. Joseph Moog, leader, and Father Wendelin, Director, the band once again proved its playing ability during the past year. All the oilicial parades and many honor roll dedications were made brighter and more musical by our bandis participation. Every Thursday many students, lured by the clashing of cymbols, beating of drums and sounding of horns, watched the weekly band practice in the grade school basement. Several groups of draftees were given a bright, gleaming send-off by the band's accompaniment, all around the Seven- teenth Ward and then down to the sta- tion where they boarded their train. For the success of the band in the past year we extend our deepest appreciation and sincerest gratitude to Mr. Puhl, Mr. Moog and Father Wendelin, who through their services have made it pos- Mr. J. Nick Puhl I . i Mr. Joseph Moog Band Instructor sible for our band to continue. Band -Leader ' 1 49

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GLIMPSES BEFORE 'OR AFTER DEBATE CLASS MEMBERS Joan Bishop Andrew Hinzman Ruth Lis Pearl Chronowiat Victoria Jaworski ' Dolores Maccine Barbara Dieterle Dorothy Klawinslza Charles McCrea Ruth- Dittley Irene Kozikoavski Edward Mours Marian Fritz Arlene Krugh Norbert Pietrzak Louise Gralka Robert Lilly Vera Reich Rita Wojszynski DEBATE Judged from a practical and moral standpoint, the work of the debate squad was highly successful. In their first year the teams achieved proficien- cy in meeting other-school rivals both in their own rostrum and that of other schools. These inter-school meets called for great courage to face small or large audiences, efficiency to think clearly while on their feet, persuasive delivery, logical thinking, good poise, accuracy and adequacy of facts, and intense preparation. In addition strenuous mental effort for organizing material was required while a strong moral stamina was needed for accepting de- feat as well as victory. r The debate class participated in one clinic, four tournaments, thirteen home class competitions and twenty-seven inter-school debates, engaging in a .to- tal of forty contests, most of which were non-decision. Since this was St. Michael's first or- ganized debate class, odds were often against them because those not in the field failed to understand or appre- ciate the difficult and vast undertaking of these eager and willing toilers. Their fine spirit and persevering determina- tion in the work brought great self-im- provement and a higher school stand- ard. Though the teams that competed in the Federation tournament captured no laurels or titles, they were a credit 'sto their school and gained much life 'experience which will stand them in -good stead later. At the Federation Qtournament our affirmatives tied points pwith St. Mary's of the Mount, while the negatives in their last debate were but three points behind St. George's, an undefeated team. Three cheers for those members who stood the test so well. Affirmatives were: Marian Fritz and Pearl Chronowiatg negatives, Charles McCrea and Irene Kozikow- ski. The question was iiRESOLVED, That the legal voting age should be lowered to eighteen. Post-Season Schedule After the regular debate season had expired, the class charted the work into three divisions: discussion, with Juvenile Delinquency, Military Conscription, Race Discrimination, Drafting of Nurses, Discharged Veterans, Argen- tine Question, Treatment of Germany as topics, refutation, with Vivisection, Nurse Bill, Dumbarton Oaks Peace Plan, Bretton Woods Agreement, Church Bingo, Landlordis Opposition to Housing Children, Emblem No One Knows as problems, and debate, with Military Conscription, Drafting Nurses, and Women in War Work as questions. 48'

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How WPJVE PASSED THE TIME WE RAISE OUR VOICES Each Monday afternoon brought a longed-for session of singing to the Glee Club members. It is under the direction of Sister M. Maura who contributed many hours of hard work in organizing and rehearsing to bring the club through successfully. Since it is still in its infancy, heavy tasks were not undertaken by the members 5 but what they did, met with great success. Their talent was first shown at a pep meeting held November 10, 1944. Some vocalists made their debut at the musicale sponsored by the band yearly. Finally, they presented their own assembly on May 11, 1945. They have shown great ability to do great things in the field of vocal music. So Good Luck in all your future crooning. i SEPTEMBER 5-Registration 6-8-Forty Hours 6-Class Elections . 7--Organization of Debate Class 12-First senior class meeting 17--Class party for Walt 20-22-High school retreat 26-Initiation of freshmen 29-Feast of St. Michael-Free Day NOVEMBER 1-Feast of All Saints-Free Day 2-Vince visits class 3--Catholic Action Assembly 4-Debaters go to Pitt University 6-Holy Souls Program in senior room Vince's Birthday Party Supervisors visit high school 3- I0-First home debate and pep rally 11- 13-Frosh and Sophs' trip to Carnegie Museum Band participates in Armistice Day Parade 17-Debate-St. Michaela vs. St. Wendelin OCTOBER 2-Opening of Student Council Campaign 4-Feast of St. Francis-Free Day 6-Student Council elections 23 9+Seniors hold Rosary Program . 13-Gavel Honor Society sponsors Community Fund Program for the high school 154-Seniors conduct classes in the basement I8-Band plays at South High- School Z0-Seniors have Mission Program Gavel Honor Society sponsors Community Program for the grade school 23-Catholic Action Club organized 24-Gavel Honor Society holds election 25-Student Council Initiation Assembly 27-Christ The King Program-Senior class 28-Senior girls hold Hallowe'en Party Debaters attend Mt. Mercy debate clinic 30-Seniors' Welcome Social -24 28 Fund 12-13 50 71 8... 2l-Debate-St. Mich-ael vs. St. Wendelin Grad pictures taken 22-Girls' team defeats St. Mary's -Thanksgiving-Free Days -Soph Thanksgiving Social 29-Cameras click for yearbook 30-Debate-St. Michael vs. St. Augustine DECEMBER 2-Debate teams enter Pitt Tournament 4-Dr. Garwood speaks to seniors 5- Gavel Honor Induction Ceremony Boys' team defeats St. James Seniors hold Pearl Harbor Program Immaculate Conception-Free Day -Snowbound-No school 14-Girls' team vs. St. Mary's 15-Panel discussion, Faith Of Our Fighting Men -senior class