St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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6. Student Menace (Oct. 11). The falling rose precedes the snow just as the chill often will penetrate clear through —Is it the Asiatic Flu? For those who weren’t sick, the mid- season vacation was great. 7. Bellarmine Game (Nov. 2). At San Jose a faithful crowd of S.l. rooters saw the Cats soundly clobbered by Josephson Tech. Gurrr! However, our basketball team did come through and that helps. 8. SH Rally-Dance (Oct. 25). Noise, excitement, spirit, and talent headlined S.I.’s first rally-mixer of the year. A St. Vincent’s girl was crowned queen. 9. Hearst History Contest (Nov. 15). This year, S.l. made a C plus” show- ing in the annual Hearst History contest: three men in the top ten percent. Let’s go, Herbie! 10. Balboa car parade (Nov. 15). Joe Malan and Pete Santina shared honors for the best decorated car as Wildcat rooters wheeled across town to the Pirate lair. Bal and S.l. shared the score: 7 up. 13

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—■ CHRONICLE OF THE YEAR. 1. Newly painted corridor (Sept. 9). Returning Ignatians were pleasantly surprised by the ‘‘new look of the first floor hallway. At first, some students thought they were in a new building; others, however, were simply grateful to be back. 2. Pageant (Sept. 13). Perennial ticket sales champ, S.l. again won the trophy for 100% sale of tickets. The rooting section was really sharp. 3. Lowell game (Sept. 25). Larry Kahha, hero of the game, received his first free ride of the season. Injun scalp not visible in picture. 4. Intramural football championship (Dec. 1). Although the Seniors wiped the Juniors in the semi-finals, sharp Sophomore class 2-D won the pennant. He, he! 5. Soccer win (Oct. 17). Our ‘‘fantabulous soccer team, the best in recent years, had due reason to rejoice. They finally shook their losing jinx at the expense of Lowell. 12

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1. Cheerleaders (Any game). Head Cheerleader Ron Sweeny and his bounding assistants, George Devine, Steve Calegari, Em Lacampagne, and Walt O'Dwyer did a great job. Congratulations are in order! 2. MACBETH—Capital Punishment (?) (Dec. 3). Guests 4-A and 4-B will never forget the 1957 Gold Medal Debate. They won the prize for best audience participation—personalized copies of MACBETH. 3. Christmas Holiday Dance (Dec. 19). One of the best of the year, the Christmas Holiday Dance, displayed beautiful decorations and music. All had a great time at the Phelan Hall hop. 4. Galileo basketball rally (Jan. 9). Although the S.l. “Goof basketball team didn’t make many shots their comic antics kept everyone in stitches. 5. Awards Rally (Jan. 14). Highlighted by the speeches of Fr. Principal, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Malley, many athletic and scholastic awards were distributed at this rally. This is the first year rifle team members received blocks. Mr. Tocchcini, President of the Dads' Club, pre- sented the Optimus Medals.