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

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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.

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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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403 'VV ffii c ' - avg -ii 07. v 'L' ,L og Q ls' PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE ST. PAUL ACADEMY, ST. PAUL, MINN. No. 2 Vol. XLVII MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1953 C01'HCi1N0feS OFFICERS ELECTED GORDOIN T. SCHOFIELD Gordon T. Schofield came to the Saint Paul Academy in 1952, and took over the History classes for the fifth and sixth forms. Many masters have come to the Academy, but few have been so well liked as Mr. Schofield. His topics of dis- cussion and his quick wit are en- joyed by all, and especially by his history students. He has the ability to give his students an excellent background in history and yet make it the student's favorite class. Mr. Schofield has an excellent scholastic background. He attend- Gordon Schofield ed Williams College and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1948. He went to officers' training school at Holy Cross and obtained a Bachelor of Naval Science degree there. For three .years, he taught at Trinity - Pawling School in New York and then went to summer school at Harvard where he did graduate work in history. He went to Boston University for the year' '51-'52 and received his Master of Arts degree. Immediately upon his arrival at the Academy Mr. Schofield was put in charge of the Junior Varsity football squad. He coached his team through a fine season of five wins and two losses, and at the fCont'd on page 4, col. 3J I. Plans for the United Appeal continued to hold a prominent place in discussions as the final goal was set and the drive was launched by President Driscoll. Amounts are to be set aside for the particular charities later. Also, in this field, the Red Cross made an appeal for gift boxes to be sent to peoples in need. It was suggested that this be a lower form project, handled perhaps by the class officers. II. The Football Dance was dis- cussed among proposals that the surplus money, if existing, might go to the meager Student Council fund. The dance, to be held shortly after the Blake game, is to be en- larged if possible. III. On Nov. 5, 6, and 7 the council is sending two to four dele- gates to the Minnesota Student Council convention at St. Louis Park. The convention's purpose is to discuss the functions of student councils. IV. The Now and Then staff proudly explained their plans for replacing the SPAR by binding the Now and Thens. All were impress- ed by a sample of what this publi- cation will look like when finished. Besides being economic, the idea is a step forward in the attempt to record the school year. V. Lastly, it was proposed that the council might supervise the job of cheerleading. Experiences of a Bakery Salesman By George Anderegg It was Monday, September 21, 10:28 A.M. The chief called me into his office, confessed he was running a goodies ring: bismarcks, rolls, doughnuts. My job: sell 'em. 10:29 A.M. I was standing in the basement hall. I had my back to the wall, a stout table in front of me. I was ready for the at- tack. 10:30 A. M. They came. A crazy, screaming, mob of creatures of all shapes and sizes. They poured down the staircases, oozed out under doors. They were every- where. They kept shouting moronic questions like the price of dough- nuts. You couldn't blame them, though. They just wanted to get the facts. 10:35 A.M. I had been pushing fCont'd on page 4, col. 45 By Dave Seymour On Monday, September 28, 1953, elections were held for officers of each form. Every year a Presi- dent, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer of each form are elected. These officers hold an im- portant part in the school and class activities. It is the President's job to run the class properly during each class meeting. The oflicers have the responsibility of collect- ing money from their classes for the different charities. It is the job of the officers to see that their class is a well-united body. Printed here is a list of the class officers in order of President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer: Third Formers Receive Tests By Len Johnson Recently, our freshmen have undergone tests of various sorts, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. These tests have been given statewide, and cover a large field of subjectsg they include co- operative math, English, social studies, science, and a psychologi- cal test. The aptitude test is made up of a battery of shorter tests which were drawn up to test the student's judgment and, reasoning. These tests include space relations, lan- guage usage, abstract reasoning, numerical ability, clerical speed and accuracy, and mechanical reason- ing. All these tests are placed under the heading of differential aptitude tests. The general purposes of these tests are summarized in a manual describing these tests. 1. To provide the student with the knowledge of the type of studies for which 'he is best suited. 2. To provide information about the student to high school and col- lege counselors, teachers, and ad- ministrators. 3. To assist high schools and colleges to identify early in their academic careers students who have talent for college and whose needs can be satisfied by various colleges. At present, for every superior high fCont'd on page 4, col. 31 SIXTH FORM William B. Budd Donald K. Bacon Walter H. Mayo John M. Staford FIFTH FORM Jonathan H. Morgan George F. Anderegg G. Geofrey Morton T. Peter Townsend FOURTH FORM Robert T. Gardner Ernest J. Weschcke Thomas N. Huse THIRD FORM Walter G. Andrews, Jr. James L. Mairs, Jr. Donnellon D. Drew SECOND FORM Blake S. Davis Philemon C. Roy, Jr. Nathan C. Foote FIRST FORM Thomas A. Roe Bruce G. Ingersoll Roger W. Groth Andrew J. Holt PREP FORM Daniel G. Ritchie Richard F. Adair Robert S. Parish Timothy F. Freeman Students Attend Survival Meeting By Don Bacon On Thursday, September 24th, a group of Academy Seniors and Juniors, accompanied by Mr. Read and Mr. Schofield, attended the Highland Survival Meeting at the Highland Theater. The purpose of this meeting was to show people what can happen during an atomic attack and what to do in the event of one. The meeting was opened by Major Rick Driscoll leading the assembly in the Pledge of Allegi- ance. Movies were shown depict- ing situations one might encounter during an actual bomb attack, after which Dr. Hanns Schwyzer, author- ity on medical care and radiation, spoke to the assembly and answer- ed questions.