St Paul Academy - Review Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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NOW AND THEN Page 3 Holman Writes ACADS STOP CRETIN, 26-13 To Editors John Holman, captain of the '52 SPA football team, was one of only sixty players throughout the state invited to play in the high school all-star game. Beneath is his own letter on his experience as a member of the North squad. Dear Sirs: You have asked me to give my impressions of the American Legion North-South All Star foot- ball game. Both teams started practice on August 22nd at Shat- tuck School. Upon arriving there, one was immediately astounded by the size of some of the players. In high school football, one runs upon an occasional behemoth, but here one saw a whole team of them. It was amazing how this group of thirty boys who were total strangers at noon became friends by five o'clock. After just one prac- tice session one felt that he had knovm his team-mates for years rather than for hours. The practices were rough but not killing, for we had to become a polished outfit in only two Weeks. Anyone who has ever been closely connected to football knows how short two weeks is to develop a team which can make a respectable showing. The coaches did a remarkable job in handling the players and giving everyone an equal chance to show what he had as a football player. Even when the first string was fairly well decided on, the other boys still had plenty of chances to work up into a starting berth. The American Legion did a fine job in caring for the players both on and off the field. There was plenty of entertainment and a great deal of freedom fwhich we all usedj. There has been a great deal of objection to this All-Star game. It seems silly that there should be any, for all the proceeds go toward a scholarship fund. What's more, no player down there was ap- proached or allowed to talk to any scouts from any college. As a mat- ter of fact, we had to get permis- sion to talk to anyone who was not connected with the two squads. One of the great aspects of the game is that it is the one chance for members of public, private, and parochial schools to play together on one team, and it is certainly a great opportunity for the players to meet boys from all over the state. It was a great thrill for me to be on the North squad and meet boys who I will remember for the rest of my life. I urge anyone who gets this once in a lifetime oppor- tunity to accept for I know he'll never regret it. Yours truly, John C. Holman. I Welsch, Turk, and Bacon at 30 Yard Line. Team Ventures North to Scout By Rod Bacon A group of lads from the foot- ball team, a week or so ago, took an overnight scouting trip up to Dave Beadie's summer cabin near Detroit Lakes. This trip proved successful in every respect. Scouting the Detroit Lakes-Cretin game, in itself, was a gold mine of information which was used to win the SPA-Cretin game. All the lads had a lot of fun besides this too. There were several humorous in- cidents from inter-car commerce to a midnight break-up dash, which occurred during the trip. we arrived in Detroit Lakes about five-thirty, just in time for dinner, our stomaches having re- laxed after a rather humorous in- cident on the highway. After din- ner we got ourselves situated at the Beadie's cabin and went from there to the game. After the game had been well scouted and everyone had dispersed from the stadium, our modest crew was informed of goings-on at the high school. There we found a dance at our disposal. Peter Fren- zel almost gave us a piano solo at intermission, but his finger had been giving him some trouble so he couldn't play. After the dance our humble group was informed of other goings-on at one of the local pri- vate homes. We couldn't stay long, however, because the coach had set a twelve-thirty curfew and it was already twelve o'clock. So, at twelve-fifteen a voice shouted, Twelve-fifteen, break it up and let's go! And, after a mad dash out the door and a perilous jour- ney homeward, we finally reached the Beadie's cabin at twelve-thirty, safe and unsound. This was truly and exciting trip and I doubt if anyone who went on it, will ever forget it. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Friday, September 25 .......... . ..................... Concordia' Saturday, October 3 .. Friday, October 9 Friday, October 16 .... Friday, October 23 .. Friday, October 30 'Home Games. . . . .Shattuck . . . .Breck . . . . . .Glencoe . . . .Minnehaha . . . . .Blake ' KENNEDY BROS. ARMS CO. ATHLETIC SUPPLIES - sponrme Gooos Cor. 5th and Minnesota- CEdar 2558 The 1953 edition of the SPA foot- ball team got its first chance to display its prowess in defeating Cretin, 26-13. This was the first encounter of this year's seven game schedule. The Acads, show- ing superior offensive strength throughout the game, took posses- sion of the lead midway in the first period, and it was never again disputed. The Raiders, taking advantage of a rather inconsistent Acad de- fense, powered to their first touch- down early in the first quarter. However the Bluesox came back quickly and moved into scoring po- sition. The tally came on a pass from Seabury to Hoff. Hoff's kick was good, equalizing the score. SPA scored twice more in the first half on line plunges by Fullback Pete Frenzel. Both extra point at- tempts failed, making the score at halftime 19-7. The Acads added one more tally in the second half, this time on a pass from Tom Hoff to Rod Bacon. Hoff's conversion was good, making the score 26-7. Cretin scored their final touchdown on a line plunge by Meysembourg. The final score was 26-13. Although this game was gener- ally regarded as the tough one , the Acads still face a difficult league schedule, plus one non-con- ference tilt with Glencoe. The Bluesox finish up the season against Blake on October 30. ST. PAUL ACADEMY Ends-R. Bacon, D. Beadie, D. Bacon. Tackles-J. Morgan, Zell. Guards-Ward, Armstrong, Koch, Dris- coll, Neher, Townsend. CentersiStafford, W. Mayo. Backs-Crosby, Pederson, Opstad, Sea- bury, Seymour, Hoff, Frenzel. CRETIN EndsiColeman, Ernst, McDonough. Tackles-Kirchen, Lacy, Ross, Scheehan, Westermeyer, Ziegler. Guards4Amato, Haugh, Schneider. Centers-Disanto. Widman. BacksYFritz, Holisak, McCabe, Mey- sembourg, Moran, Rossini, Turk, VValsch, Welsch. Cretin . .. .... 7 0 0 6-13 SPA .............. l3 6 T 0-26 Touchdowns: Cretin-Holisak, Meysem- bourg, SPA-Hoff, Bacon, Frenzel 2. A TRIBUTE By George Anderegg Hail to thee, O locker room! Strewn with the gaudy splendor of hero's equippage, you 'are the pavilion of brave gladiators! Allow me to enter thy walls, O sanctified shrine, and be met with that warm, human aura which pervades thine atmosphere. I see thee in the morning, O lock- er room, patiently awaiting the return of thy venerable inhabi- tants, I see thee while thy walls reverberate the sound and fury of intrepid athletes preparing for the fray, I see thee then, whilst the battle is in contest--empty and si- fCont'd on page 41

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X7 N : '- U 117 Page 2 NOW AND THEN David Beadie . . Walter Mayo Peter Frenzel .... Bill Budd .... George Burr .. Norb Winter . . f w 'Elyria .........Edit0r . Associate Editor . . .Sports Editor . . . .Business . . .Advertising . . . . . . . .Circulation Roger Countryman ..Photographer Editorial Staff: Charles Tilden Jim Neher Burt Bigelow Rod Bacon Editorial This edition of the Now and Then opens the 1953-'54 publica- tion season at the Academy. The Now and Then this year will be a more expansive project. The schedule allows for six issues be- fore Christmas, and about fifteen for the whole year. In further compensation for no SPAR, all is- sues for the school year will be bound, and handed out at the graduation ceremonies. This vol- ume will contain the graduation issue also, and thus will be a com- plete review of the year featuring the events as they did occur. Write- ups of masters and classes will ex- tend throughout the whole year. The seniors will be accommodated in the final issue. More issues and better coverage will, we hope, im- prove the quality of the Now and Then. It will be a senior class ef- fort this year, affording oppor- tunity to the whole class to par- ticipate and not just the chosen few. A LETTER By James Slade Several years ago, when our present system of grading was pre- sented to the school, there were various opinions on what the ef- fect would be. Now that we can look back upon and analyze the system we can see several results. Students are not made to feel the benefits of good marks to the extent that they formerly were. The emphasis has been put almost completely on bad marks rather than good ones. There is no doubt, of course that the oflice staff and the teachers have an easier time, but I sometime wonder if changes are made to help the student or the teacher. Has the new system improved grades, has it hurt them, or have they stayed the same? I can only speculate at the answer for no data concerning the change has been released. Until that time I can only look with pessimism at the new system. Faculty Column By Mr. Rogers As a new faculty member, I have been asked to write an article for the faculty corner of the Now and Then. I suppose that it would be natural for me to write of my im- pressions and observations made of the life at SPA. I feel, how- ever, that I have not yet become familiar enough with the school and its students to report accurate- ly on these things: therefore, what follows must be confined to the Department of Classics and my hopes for this department in the months and years to come. My great hope is to see the Greek language introduced into the curriculum next year and elect- ed by many students. Greek has become defunct in almost every secondary school in this country undoubtedly because of this tech- nological age in which we have carried ourselvesg however, I feel that both Latin and Greek are of utmost importance to scientists and I quote what a distinguished scien- tist stated concerning Greek: In an experience of more than forty years as a teacher of medical stu- dents I easily distinguished among my auditors those who know Greek and those who do not, especially when I use scientific terms, such as 'toxicogenic bacillus' or a 'pathog- nomonic symptom'. I see the eyes of the former fill with the light of comprehension, while those of the latter are closed in ignorance and mystificationf' Greek here has a practical applicationg however, for those who are not scientifically in- clined but rather are interested in literature, the Greek language opens a golden world of poetry, drama, and philosophy. Latin, too, possesses both of the preceding qualities. Thus, both languages are important. I therefore hope to see many of you in an Introductory Greek course next year. If you have studied Latin, you may find Greek easier, but nevertheless, you will soon come to enjoy it if you give it the proper application. Library Program Expanded An expanded library program is being scheduled for many of the forms. As usual, the prep form library class, which teaches the student how to use the catalogue and other basic fundamentals, is being continued. Last week, the seniors and juniors heard a talk given by Mrs. Bray in the more extensive use of the library. As- signments will be given in connec- tion with English and History classes which will necessitate this use of the library. The primary purpose of this program is to pre- pare the juniors and seniors for the use of college libraries. COUNCIL fCont'd from page ll In the category of driving, a new gate has been installed in the park- ing lot to be used, when finished, as an exit gate only. A right turn is to be made when leaving the gate. IV. This year the Saturday ses- sion will begin at 8:30, assuming that the White Bear group can make it. Everybody would be out of the building by 10:30 if this were done. V. The election of class officers has been set for September 28, on Monday. ORDWAY tCont'd from page lj complete friendship of all those around him . While we sorrow at his loss we are happy to have known him and to have been a part of his life. His memory will remain with us al- ways, a source of constant inspira- tion and strength. Certainly, the Academy is a better school for his having been here. COMPLETE ONE-STOP SERVICE D O N ' S Highland Texaco 726 S. Cleveland DE. 9887 FACULTY fCont'd from page ll to next year. He would very much like to see a First Year Greek course added to the Academy curri- culum next Fall. I think that everyone will agree that such a course would be extremely useful if it could be arranged. It is quite a coincidence that Mr. Rogers happened to become a Master at the Academy. He and Mr. Bray both attended Brown University and also graduated from the same Prep school as did Al. Smith, Holderness School in Plymouth, N. H. These two should have some interesting tales to swap. In closing, I would like to say that we all welcome Mr. Rogers to the Academy, and hope that his stay with us will be a very pleas- ant and interesting one. Odds S1 Ends By D. Beadie Yes, now we are seniors, the very ultimate. The Senior Room is a reality. Already, plans are be- ing made to bring in the World Series via TV. The ten-day free trial plan is usually adopted . . . Baumeister says he doubts that his mental age will decline from ref- ereeing a table of Second Formers at lunch-time. On the contrary, he sits next to the intelligent Wolffes, Robert and Richard, and learns something every day. Ik lk Sk A few of the boys haven't com- pletely adapted themselves to the rigors of school life - notably, Pete Ward, who was caught sound asleep in study hall, and Tim Slade, who became ill during one of Mr. Ra.ssmusen's more gory biology lec- tures. SF ll Q In spite of the fact that our school colors are blue and gold, green appears to be the prevailing color around the Academy this year. Most of the grass, the tennis courts, the dining room, and even the Prep Formers, possess this pleasing color . . . All of which prompts Doc Mayo to say, The true clue is a new hue. School goes Green! Ik HF all Seen watching early football practice: alumni Jocko Schlick and Charlie Wood. Put on your hel- met, .said Jock to Charlie, and protect the players. . . . Alumni note: Holman and Stringer have gone out for freshman football at Williams and Amherst respec- tively .... SPA should be the best dressed team in the conference sporting new pants fnylonl and helmets .... At the start of the second half of the Cretin game fand what a gamell, Coach said, Captains Rick and Driscoll, out on the field! . . . and then added, Who's excited? . . . The new trophy case, a gift from last year's seniors, is a welcome addition to the school. Now all we have to do is fill it. 1 WE WOULD APPRECIATE it it the students would patronize our advertisers. They've helped usg please helpthem... THE STAFF I. T. Schusler Co. 379 ROBERT s'r. FINEST IN FORMAL WEAR Discaunts Given To All Students HUNTING SUPPLIES CLOTHING - BOOTS - GUNS df AMMUNITION GOKEY COMPANY SPECIAL SPORTING EQUIPMENT 94 E. Fourth St. CEdar 2581

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A TRIBUTE tCont'd from page 35 lent, save for the footsteps of the managers, echoing through thy cavernous passages. And after the battle is fought and finished, I see thee again, filled with the radiant joy of victory-or cloaked in the gloom of defeat. Thus it has been for many years, locker room, and thus it shall be for years after I am goneg for my time is but a fragment of thine historyg like the Sphinx, you shall never die. BUY A WANT AD! 52.00 per Col. Inch See Burr or Budd PLEASE PATIIUIIIZE 0IIII ADVERTISERS COMPLIMENTS OF St. Paul Civic Opera Ass'n THEHLBEBER V. A. Baker 8 Sons Certified Precision Stampings 3104 Snelling Minneapolis BELLSON MUSIC Sales - Lessons - Service Accordions - String Instruments 90 W. 7th St. CEdar 8820 St. Paul 2, Minn. 'I-WIN '9 Innd 'IS Anunpnd uosuqof 505 xx9?l'3S'5 1331966 S COMPLIMENTS OF GIIIGGS 000PEIl King's Pharmacy ' 242 So- Cleveland St. Paul 5, Minn. Grand and Dale WW A A Drug CLEANERS Prescriptions and DYERS Fountain Service FURRIERS Grand at Dale 784-786 Grand Ave. MUSIC CROCUS HILL SHOP HARDWARE co. ' l2 W. Sixth St. CEdqr 4846 754 Grand DA. 0761 COMPLIMENTS QF MOUDRY'S Lipschultz Bros. IT PAYS 'ID LOOK WELL Hair cut all styles EMIL E. KLUDT 670 Grand Ave. L L O Y D ' S TEXACO SERVICE Chatsworth and Grand D1-Ile 0987 APOTHECARY SHOP St, Paul's Prescription Store 5th and St. Peter CE. 0571 Lincoln Printing Printers ot Now and Then Groceries of All Variety SID'S BIG TEN GRAND and DALE WATCHES JEWELRY WATCH REPAIR 35. gf. efiilqeller, Eeinzler EM. 2212 2064 Ford Pkwy. GLASSES BY WILLIAMS GIESEN'S TUXEDOS - CUT-A-WAYS DRESS SUITS THEATRICAL SUPPLY Sixth and Wabasha Kemper Motor Co. CHRYSLER - PLYMoUTH SALES and SERVICE 'I'Ower 2777 - 'I'Ower 2778 801-805 E. 7th St. St. Paul Arthur F. Williams c1'1LD oP7'1c1A.v 366 St. Peter St. Paul NICOLS, DEAN Sr GREGG wHoLEsALe Auromonve EQUIPMENT AND PARTS I77 WEST FIFTH STREET SAINT PAUL 2, MINN.