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

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Rita Wojszynski and Vera Bertel adjusting the Mass ther- mometerg Ruth Kinzhofer and Thomas Tobin arranging pledges for distribution. C3CHTJCiIiIS VVACY Spiritually, the students aid the war effort by taking Catholic Action Pledges to hear first Saturday morning Mass for Five consecutive Saturdays. To help our boys and girls in the service, who are in dire need of spiritual help, many students have been faithful to these pledges. The realization of our duty to God and country can be seen in this project which will also hasten victory and peace. Left to right-Betty Borbonus, senior bond and stamp clerk, Robert Lilly, Father Walter, the school's defense captain. 51 DECEMBER fcont'dl 15-Christmas Program 18-Christmas vacation JANUARY 3-Reopening of classes 4-Launching of yearbook drive 5-Patron drive begun 9-Juniors present Memories,' social 10-Debate teams enter tournament at St. Wendelin's with St. Vincent's 12--Gavel Honor sponsors panel discussion The Vatican And The Peace 15-Boys' team defeats St. Mary's 16--Debate teams enter tournament with Elizabeth Seton High School 24-25-Mid-year exams 26-Boys' team vs. St. Basil's 29-Boys' team vs. St. Joseph-'s Natrona 30-Reading for class play Miss Kennedy addresses typing class FEBRUARY 6-Farewell party for Bob Berlinger 8-Bob Berlinger leaves for army 12-Freshman social- Valentine 13-15-Stamp collection for Missions 14-Mission Tag Day 16--Catholic Action Club holds Mission Program 22--Debate-St. Michael vs. St. Mary's, Webster MARCH A 1-Debate-St. Michael vs. Holy Ghost Academy 4-Teams debate in Federation Tournament 5--Farewell party for Coach Ruppen held by the Student Council Peter Feldmeier leaves for the Coast Guard 8-Girls' team defeats St. Basil's 12-Girls' team defeats St. Lawrence and wins the Consolation trophy ' 14-Junior and senior solicit for Red Cross 21-Pastor's feast day-Free Day 23-Bernard Blahut leaves for the Marines 28-Easter Vacation APRIL 2-Easter Monday-Free Day 23-Bernard Blahutleaves for the Marines 11-Victory Party for the girls' basketball team 18-Junior-Senior Prom 27-Juvenile Delinquency round table discussion MAY 1- Apple-Blossom Time -Senior Social ll-Clee Club assembly 20-23-Class play- The Red-headed Stepchild 27-May Crowning JUNE ' 4-Senior class day 6-7-Final exams 8-Close of school 10-We graduate BCJDUDS Temporally, St. Michael High has enlisted in the service of our country by means of war stamp and bond selling. One of the projects undertaken by the high school through the unceasing efforts of our Patriot, Father Walter, is the Liaison Plane. To facilitate routing trans- portation of the wounded, this Flying jeepu has a hinged-top fuselage. Its cost, 33.000

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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

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CUE AND CURTAIN CALL FOR SENIORS Lights! Camera! Action! Although there weren't any actual cameras, there was plenty of film auction and there were plenty of lights as the seniors staged, The Red-headed Stepchildf' This vivid presentation was a comedy-drama in three acts. Centered around the problems of adjustment to new environment, this play proved quite entertaining. A pretty, vivacious cowgirl, uncouth in her hoydenish manners, yet extremely lovable, is Bess, the leading character. , It was an afternoon in spring as the opening scene took place in the fashionable Chicago home of Rich- ard Russell, a financier and father of Bess. Introducing her to her stepmother proved to be quite a perplex- ing problem. As Bess made her social debut, she proved to be much more cultured than was previously thought. Her pleasing way corralled the audience. At the end of the third act, she managed to lasso George Garrison from the socialite, Lucia Russell. In thus doing, George and Bess end up with intentions of living on a ranch. So the play ended happily for the both of them. The following are the actors and actresses in their respective roles: Q Mrs. Edith Russell .............................................. Betty Borbonus, Loretta Greiner Mrs. Oliver W0Odruff . . . ..... Theresa Luby, Mary Alice Philbin Mrs. Emory Scott .. ....................... Helen Seba Briggs ............ .................. E dward Mours Lucia Russell ..... ..... K athleen Holland, Anna Schmitt Dudley Russell ....... ........ A lbert Auer, Robert Lilly Richard Russell ......... .................. T homas Tobin Elizabeth Russell QBessj . . .... Pearl Chronowiat, Ruth Wilhelm George Garrison ........ ................ C harles McCrea Ethel Ashley ...... . . .... Marian Fritz, Mary Alice Schultz Lucille Christy .... ................... A llene Ray Flora F arnum . . . ---- Vera BCFCCI TRIBUTE TO ARMELLA FRITZ cARR1cK ' Due to her splendid work with the class play Mrs. Ar- mella Fritz Carrick made blossoming dramatists of the cast of characters. Her excellent ability in directing has made the play a success. Never accepting a remuneration for her invaluable services, we of the senior class, feel greatly indebted to her. May all her future undertakings be blessed. 52