St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1953 volume:

The Ignatian i 1953 George O’Donnell EDITOR James Hill associate editor I.arry Leslie art editor Ed Wojtasiewicz BUS. MANACER HFL,4 Ili!ilir.iitiiiu....................... Ii l!li;iritv............................. II l.i!iiriiini|.......................... Hi l!i)iir;ii|i!........................ lilt lintliiisiiisin.......................1112 The Fire of St. Francis Xavier Fire is an age-old symbol. It lias always been a figure of love’s ceaseless activity and resistless power. Flame’s light has long been likened to the illumination which learning gives to men’s minds. Courage and fortitude, too, have always been symbolized by fire and the flaming torch, ever since the days of ancient Greece and the battle of Marathon. Fire, finally, with its unquenchable energy, is symbolic of enthusiasm, that attribute of a leader, which helps him level every obstacle and conquer every enemy. Fire, then, and the flaming torch are aptly symbolic of the man whose death we commemorate this year. Four hundred years ago he died on the forsaken island of Sancian. Yet he lives today in the minds and hearts of thousands who have never journeyed to the shores of Asia or the Indies. St. Francis Xavier was one of the world’s great lovers. But the only object of his love was God and the souls beloved by God, and that is why the Church has cannonized him a Saint. Xavier was a learned lover, who served God with both his mind and his heart, and whose first task as an apostle was to bring pagan minds to the knowledge of the true God who made them and loved them. St. Francis was a hero: no one who but reads the list of his journeys and labors can doubt his courage. And, finally, St. Francis Xavier’s love of God and conversion of souls was sparked by a holy enthusiasm which brooked no defeat and likewise inspired others to follow him in the love and service of God. And so we have chosen the ardent spirit of St. Francis Xavier as the theme of our yearbook. On the cover and on the page opposite this we have combined the seal of our school with the torch of St. Francis and with the apostolic injunction: “Go forth and set the whole world on fire.” In the following pages we shall show how the four outstanding characteristics of the Apostle of the Indies also find their counterparts in our school life. We shall show how, by means of our teachers, our classes, our athletics, and our activities, we too are formed into learned lovers, courageous and enthusiastic apostles. page 6 Rev. Thoma F. Murray, S. J., Principal DEDICATION Because he truly embodies the spirit of supernatural charity which compels our teacl ers to undertake their arduous task of forming other Christs out of the students who at tend St. Ignatius... Because during the past eight years he has been primarily responsible for the higl educational ideals and practice which have made Ignatius students respected throughout th city and in colleges all over the country . . . Because as principal he has always supported the athletic teams which give us the op portunity of competing with students from other schools, and which in recent years hav brought the school many city championships . . . Because he has demonstrated many times by word and action his belief that extra curricular activities play an essential part in forming the well-rounded, social-minded Ig natius student... Because, in a word, we find in him a present day counterpart of his older Jesui brother, St. Francis Xavier ... We humbly and sincerely dedicate this volume of the gnation yearbook to our principal, our adviser, and our friend, Father Thomas F. Murray, S. J. Father Murray cii lribule Communion at the Father ami Son Communion Ma . P«K 7 I CHARITY Spiritual Leaders In 1540 St. Ignatius sent his favorite son, Francis Xavier, as a missionary to India. After receiving Holy Communion from the hands of Ignatius, Xavier left for the Indies with a heart on fire with love for God and men—a fire lit from the burning charity in the heart of his teacher and father, Ignatius Loyola. Following the example of Ignatius, our teachers have taught us the beauty of Christian charity by their constant sacrifices for us, their patience with our boyishness, their Christ!ike kindness even when it had to be mixed with sternness, their neverfailing interest in everything we did. These teachers have done everything they could to make certain that we will go out into the world armed with the ardent love of Christ and our neighbor. They have inspired us with a charity that will light our own way to God and make the path to holiness an easy and joyful road for others to follow. Rfv. Fr. O’Brien distributes Communion at the Man of the Holy Ghost, assisted by Mr. C. A. Conroy, S.J. Page 9 Spiritual Guide Although we have never had Father O’Brien as a teacher, we still know him as our spiritual guide and friend. His inspiring talks every other First Friday provide us with food for thought and material for action. His talks show that Father knows us, our faults and good points; his advice strikes home. Although his duties as President usually keep Father O’Brien out of the realm of student contact, he still remains a prominent leader in the spiritual, intellectual, and social life of the school. Very Reverend John J. O'Krien, S. J., Pretidrnt disciplinarian All of us. hut especially those who frequent the “Jug” room, will never forget Father Bossing’s stern, almost expressionless face. Yet when he coached us in freshman basketball, or when we talked to him at the games, we found out that there was a smile hiding behind Father’s stern countenance. His strict enforcement of the school rules was always fair and just, and we knew that he didn’t relish the job of always being the school’s disciplinarian. page 10 Reverend John J. Rosning. S. J.. inninlant Principal Administrators, Counselors, Leaders Rev. II. A. Brockman, S. J. FATHER SEEBALDT, Minister, Superintendent of Buildings . . . FATHER BROCKMAN, Freshman Student Counselor . . . FATHER MULHERN, Confeaaor . . . FATHER BUCKMAN, Treasurer, Lilin . . . MR. HEARNS, Music, Band . . . MR. WIRTZ, Head Coach, Physical Education, Business Law, Economics . . . FATHER SULLIVAN, Athletic Director, Latin. Rev. S. J. Burkinan, S. J. Mr. T. J. Ilcarnn Mr. J. J. Wirt Rev. W. A. Sullivan, S. J. P«gc 11 Tireless Teachers I.ate study, unresponsive classes, tiresome pre-feeling, correcting and grading exams, these are only some of our teachers’ trials. And yet they perform these seemingly thankless tasks willingly, cheerfully, and every day. They try repeatedly to make us learn, to make us want to learn, to make us realize the true value of learning. Our teachers undertake this task not out of desire for a salary, not for the small reward of renown they receive, hut out of service to God, to the Church, and to the country. Our teachers are firmly convinced of the importance of training learned, responsible Catholic leaders. They firmly believe that today’s students will be tomorrow’s statesmen, scholars, and saints. Hr. I- Attalla, S. J. Rev. II. J. Barton, S. J. Rev. F. A. Bittenz, S. J. BROTHER ATTALLIA, Buyer, Student Cafeteria . . FATHER BARTON. Religion, Junior Student Counselor ... FATHER BITTENZ. English. Religion, Remedial Reading. .Mr. Frank Bilzan Rev. J. P. Boggiii , S. J. Mr. J. F. Bowman, S. J. MR. BITZAN, Mathematics . . . FATHER BOGGINS, Eng-lish. Religion . . . MR. BOWMAN, Mathematics, Bowling, I. A. A., Senior Sodality. Mr. L. E. Brirkmnn Mr. J. R. Broekman, Rev. I. M. Burrill, S. J. Mr. C. A. Conroy, S. J. Rev. P. M. Coofan, S. J. S. J. MR. BR1CKMAN, History . . . MR. BROCKMAN, English. Speech . . . FATHER BURRILL, English, Senior Student Counselor . . . MR. CONROY, English, Assistant Athletic Director . . . FA'IHER COOGAN, Algebra, Religion. pane 12 Mr. R. A. Coyle Rev. P. E. Crimmin, Mr. J. I Duggan Mi� - M. M. Hart Rev. A. V. kanuch. S. J. S. J. MR. COYLE, History, Speech. Assistant Coach . . . Registrar . . . FATHER KANUCH. Latin, Religion. FATHER CRIMMIN, Economics, Sociology, Religion Senior Sodality, Sophomore Student Counselor. . . . MR. DUGGAN, Chemistry . . . MISS HART, Mr. C. B. Kelly, S. J. Mr. F.. II. Koncrman. Mr. J. W. Laaea, S. J. Br. E. Lewis, S. J. Mr. II. R. Lynch, S. J. S. J. MR. KELLY, History, The Eye . . . MR. KONER- BROTHER LEWIS, Refectorian . . . MR. LYNCH, MAN, History, Latin, Classical Club, Harlequins . . . English, Debating. MR. LASCA, History, Religion, Art Club, Golf . . . TIIE FEAST OF ST. III.ASE. Father Itarlon (left) and Father Pina� toek (right) bless Ignatianii’ throat . THE TREASURER’S office and Father liurkman and Mr. John Polcyn handled the accounts for most of our activities. Rev. W. It. McMahon, Rev. A. F. Menchen, Itr. A. C. Merkel, S. J. Mr. W. J. Mountain. S. J. S. J. S. J. Mr. A. W. Noonan, S. J. FATHER McMAHON, Mathematics, Religion . . . FATHER MENCHEN, Mathematics, Religion, Library, Sophomore Sodality . . . BROTHER MER- KEL, Engineer . . . MR. MOUNTAIN, Creek. Speech. Camera Club, I {nation. Speech Squad . . . MR. NOONAN, History, Latin. Bookstore Mr. J. F. O’Reilly, S. J. Mr. A. J. Palermo Rev. R. P. Ping� tock, Mr. Joseph Sehieker Rev. J. W. Slejskal, S. J. S. J. MR. O’REILLY, English. Mathematics, Freshman Sodality, Chess Club. Debating . . . MR. PALERMO, French. Latin, Spanish . . . FATHER PINCSTOCK, I.atin, Religion. Fathers Club . . . MR. SCHICKER, Mathematics . . . FATHER STEJSKAL, Physics, Science Club. page 14 MR. THOMAS, English. French . . . MRS. T1NNEY Librarian . . . FATHER VANA, lj� tin, Religion, Mlaaions Stamp Club. Mr. D. C. Vander Mr. G. E. Von Kaenel, Rev. A. J. Walt,.- c . Vcnnrl, S. J. S. J. P’ J l! |ii!iii!m;i!il Guides When The Eye comes out, when the play is staged, when our football team wins, you can be sure that long hours of hard work lay behind the success. Many students, with varied interests and abilities, have worked together to produce a result that is as good as their combined efforts and talents. And behind the success, behind the effort and talents, always stands a faculty moderator, patient, enthusiastic, self-sacrificing. Our teachers know the value of hobbies and clubs; they know the value for later life of learning to work together with other students, of sharing their interests and ideas. Many of our teachers are themselves successful writers, speakers, musicians. They moderate our clubs, stimulate and direct our activities primarily with the hope that we will develop our hidden interests and talents. Our moderators firmly believe that activities play an important part in the formation of tomorrow's industrious. enthusiastic, and cooperative leaders. MR. VANDER VF.NNET. Utin, Rand . . . MR. VON KAENEL, English. Latin, Speech, Assistant Athletic Director . . . FATHER WALTER. English. Latin. A FRESHMAN LATIN CLASS conducted by Father Van, preformed in the gym on the Freshman Parent. night LEARNING Classes As a young man Xavier studied at the University of Paris. The lecturers and professors of this famous school helped to put a final polish on the mind that later was able to cope with the complexities of the many languages and strange customs of the East. But Xavier’s greatest teacher in Paris was his roommate, Ignatius of Loyola, who by word and example burned into the mind of Francis the importance of salvation. Because of Ignatius, Francis left Paris prepared to use his learning for the salvation of men’s souls. Though our teachers have not had many Xaviers to work with, they have worked hard to make us both learned and holy. Our classes have not been all prayer and quiet, but they have been mental forges in which the metal of our minds has been shaped into intelligent and holy instruments for the service of God. page 17 Everv morning al 8:55 we trudged upstair to our classrooms and hooks. Senior Ken Woodward receive lii graduation picture from Mr. Harr, the chool photographer. Effective Models Finally Formed In our first year here at Ignatius we seniors received the blessing of St. Francis Xavier from his very own arm. This fact established a special relationship between the Saint and ourselves. We looked to him as the patron and inspiration of our pursuit of learning. During the past four years we have learned better expression from our studies of ancient and modern languages. We have learned clearer thinking from problems in math and physics, and from the lessons of history. Religion classes, finally, have taught us the true meaning of our Catholic lives. Now, as graduation approaches, we are ready to follow St. Francis Xavier as our model of the intelligent and effective apostle. page 18 Senior Class Officers PETER T. CONWAY. Sodality 4; Senior Clan President; Class officer 1. 2. 3. 4; Second Honors 1. 3; Football. Frosh. Varsity 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Track 2. 3; Intramurals. Terry’s number 13 will long be honored in the W'ildcat hall of fame. . I Terry Conway Michael Ijivclle Richard Walsh Anthony Stringer MICHAEL J. LAVELLE, Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Class Vice-President; Class officer 1. 2: First Honors 1. 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Football. Frosh, Varsity 2. 3. 4; Basketball. Frosh; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Intramurals; Aye 1. 2; Harlequins 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4; lunation. Mr. Football and Mr. Ignatius . . . RICHARD P. WALSH. Sodality 1; Senior Class Secretary; Class officer 3. 4; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. Varsity 3. 4; Basketball, Frosh, Jay Vee, Varsity 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramurals. Smokcy’s speed made him an outstanding star in football, basketball, and track . . . ANTHONY R. STRINGER. Sodality 1, 2, 3. 4; Senior Class Treasurer; Class Officer 1. 2. 3; First Honors 1, 2. 3, 4; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3; Track 1. 2; Intramurals; Honor Society 3, 4; Ignatum; Mission Collector 3, 4. In loyalty, popularity, and “guts” no one was bigger than Tony. page 19 FLOYD E. ANDREWS. Sodality 1; Camera Club 2; Science Club. The Science Club taught Floyd bow to take apart hi newly-won television set . . . JAMES L. AUCKLEY, Sodality 2. 3. 4; First Honors 3; Second Honors 1. 2. 4; Science Club. Jim made his quiet presence felt at Sodality meetings. Floyd Andrews James Auckley HARRY W. BARKLEY. Sodality 2. 3. 4; Class Officer 4; First Honors 3. 4; Second Honors 1, 2; Football. Frosh, Jay Vee, Varsity 4; Track 1; Intramurals; l inaiian; Science Club. Everybody was just wild about Harry . . . JEROME P. BENNETT. Intramurals. Red won renown in the East-West football tussle . . . RICHARD W. BERG. Sodality 2; Class Officer 3; Second Harry Barkley Jerome Bennett Robert Baier William Bap t ROBERT O. BAIER. Second Honor 1; Track 1; Intramurals; Science Club. 4B respected Bob a« a serious student . . . WILLIAM L. BA PST. Second Honor 2. 3; Intramurals; Science Club. Bill hope someday to become pro at the l.akewood Country Club. Seniors Honors 1; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Intramurals; Harlequins 3. The man from Middleburgh peddled flowers as Brother Nasturtium . . . BERNARD J. BERILLA. Sodality 2; Second Honors 1; Intramurals; Stamp Club 1. 2. Bernie had a question for every page in the book. Richard Berg Bernard Berilla page 20 Edward Berkich Thomas Biley John Boggins Lawrence Bohan EDWARD J. BERKICH. Finn Honor. I; Second Honors 2. 3. 4; Ra.eb.il I 2. 3. 4; Intramural.. For three year Ed played “the man in the iron mask . . . THOMAS J. BILEY, Class Officer 3; Second Honors 1. 2; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3. Varsity 4; Track 1; Intramurals. Tom was a tackle whom opposing line- Gerald Boland William Bostleman GERALD A. BOLAND. Intramurals. Jerry was always on hand at Hecks to help you with your homework . . . WILLIAM II. BOSTLEMAN. First Honors 1; Second Honors 2. 3. 4; Intramurals. Bill's green wagon also served as the West Side school bus. men respected . . . JOHN P. BOCCINS. Sodality 2; Inlramurals; Camera Club 2; Science Club; Stamp Club 1. Jack dreamed of the day he would have his uncle for English . . . LAWRENCE T. BOHAN, Intramurals. The five flights of stairs at Ignatius were 1-arry's greatest problem. 1953 JAMES B. BRADY. Sodality 1. 2, 3, 4; prefect 4; Class officer 4; First Honors 1; Second Honors 2; Swimming 1; Intramurals; Harlequins 2. 3. 4. Jim held two positions of honor, prefect of the Sociality and student director of the play . . . JOHN II. BRUENING, Art Club 1. With his high ideals Jack will be the first Ignatian to reach the moon. James Brady John Bruening page 21 Michael Caine Thomas Campbell MICHAEL F. CAINE. Class officer 4; Intramural . If a pep club were started at Ignatius. Mike would be elected president . . . THOMAS J. CAMPBELL, Intramurals. Ask the man who sat next to “Eggy at a football game if Tom had school spirit. 1953 LAWRENCE C. CHRISTEN. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Harlequins 2; Science Club. Ijirry was a loyal socialist and a consistent class leader . . . HUCH J. CONVERT, Intramurals. Hugh was an end on the victorious West Side football team . . . WILLIAM J. COYNE. Class officer 3. 4; Football. DAVID J. CARL. Intramurals. Red had a car for every occasion . . . EDWARD J. CASSIDY. Cross Country 2; Track 1. Ed smiled his way through speech class. David Carl Edward Cassidy Frosh, Varsity 2. 3. 4; Basketball. Frosh. Varsity 2. 3, 4; Intra-murals; Mission collector 4. A Wildcat victory wouldn’t be the same without “Sparky” . . . JOHN J. CRECAN. Sodality 1. 2, 3. 4; Eye 1, 2. 3. 4; Mission Collector 1. 3. John never refused a job nor left a job undone. Lawrence Christen Hugh Con very William Coyne John Cregan page 22 Lawrence Crowe William Cybulski John Danko Alan Dant LAWRENCE S. CROWE. Sodality 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2; Football. Frosh. Jay Vces; Intramurals; Eye 3. 4; Science Club. For (our years the Colonel (ought the Civil War all over again . . . WILLIAM J. CYBULSKI. Football. Frosh; Intramural . Cy «nnld leave home at 8:50 and still get hi homework done at Graduates DENNIS J. DEMBEK. Intramurals. John never missed an intramural basketball game . . . THOMAS E. DIEMER. Second Honor 1. 3. 4; Intramurals; Camera Club 4; Stamp Club 4. Tom always clicked at rallies with his candid camera. Dennis Dembek Thomas Diemer Hecks . . . JOHN E. DANKO, First Honors 1; Second Honors 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Camera Club 3. John was one of our most reputable racquetters . . . ALAN H. DANT. Class officer 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Mission collector 2. A1 was usually more interested in the cheering section than the cheers. James Doell Robert D h JAMES H. DOELL. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural-; Eye 1. 2. 3. 4; Ignalian. “I’ear” worked long and late over the front page of tin- Eye . . . ROBERT P. DOLESH. Sodality 1, 2; Intramurals; Science Club. “Straw” threw a lot of weight around in gym class. page 23 EUGENE R. DRAP, Second Honors 3. 4; Track 1; IntramuraU. Gene’s hobby was collecting odd facts about golf, his favorite sport . . . RAYMOND T. DUBRAY, Tennis 4. Intramurals. Ray was the Pancho Gonzales of 4F. Eugene Drap Raymond Dubray JOHN P. TRAIN, Class officer 1, 2. 3. 4; Second Honors 3; IntramuraU; Harlequins 3, 4; Ignatian; Mission collector 1; Science Club. John had the distinction of being elected class officer every year . . . WILLIAM B. GARRISON. First Honors 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Harlequins 3, 4; Science Club. ’’Gimbo’’ never missed the honor roll or a gab fest . . . T1MO- Francis Ebenger Joseph Fowler FRANCIS J. EBENGER. Track 2; IntramuraU; Mission collector 3. Not even Einstein could tell you where Ebby dug up his arguments . . . JOSEPH J. FOWLER, Class officer 1; Intra-murals; Mission collector 2. Joe fancied himself the lady killer. Seniors THY A. GARRY. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Second Honors 1. 2; Band 1; Eye 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Speech Squad 3. 4. Tim’s rendition of Patrick Henry’s oration won him state-wide recognition . . . DAVID J. CASTONY. Art Club I; Camera Club 1. 2. 3. Dave led the stag line at every O.I..A. dance. John Frain William Garrison Timothy Garry David Castony page 24 Donald Gcraci Richard Gibson Raymond Graham John Grogan DONALD C. GERACI, Claw officer 1. 2. 4; Second Honors 1; Football. Frosli; Cro � Country 3; Intramurals; Mission collector 1, 2, 3. “Sahu always found a way to side-track the teachers . . . RICHARD F. GIBSON, Hand I. 2. 3. 4; Science Club. When horses come hack into style, “Hoot will hr the first to have one . . . RAYMOND J. GRAHAM. Second Honors 3. 4; Science Club. Ray confined his extra-curricular activities to the classroom . . . JOHN M. GROGAN. Sodality 3; First Honors 1. 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Intramurals; Science Club. Bingham’s promoted John to second vice-president in charge of stock boys. Richard Groth Robert Halcik RICHARD A. GROTH. Golf 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramurals; Art Club 1; Harlequins 1; Mission collector 2. Don’t be surprised if Dick cops the National Open in a few years . . . ROBERT G. HAI.CIK. Second Honors 1, 2; Intramurals; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Science Club. Bob's grey streak was the terror of the highways. 1953 THOMAS J. HALLORAN. Class officer 1; Second Honors 1. 2. 3, 4; Intramurals; I.A.A. 2. 3. 4. For three years “Hally’ balanced the book for the I.A.A_______JOHN B. HAMMETT. Class officer 3; First Honors 1; Second Honor 2. 3. 4; Football, Frosh; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Intramurals; Ignalian; Mission collector 3. John was a sure thing with a basketball and with everyone who knew him. Thomas Halloran John Hammett page 25 Richard Harter William Hearn RICHARD J. HARTER, Track I; Intramural . Dick Marled a straw hat club in the Ignatius cneering section . . . WILLIAM J. HEARNS. Track 1; Intramurals; Mission collector 1. Bill is an aspirant Cleveland Indian. PAUL A. HELI-STERN, Intramural ; Camera Club 4. Paul inherited his ability with a camera from his father . . . JOHN J. HENCST. Swimming 1. 2; Intramurals. John splashed his way to many swimming laurels. Paul Hellstern John Hengst 1953 JAMES A. HILL. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Class officer 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Swimming I; Intramurals; Harlequins 2. 3. 4; I g nation; Science Club. Jim was dependability person! fird . . . MARTIN J. HOFFMANN, Second Honors 2. 3. 4; Science (Hub. Mart's black beauty carried 4 F s homework safely from West Park to Ma's every morning . . . RUSSELL J. HORN, Class officer 2, 3, 4; First Honor 1; Second Honors 2, 3, 4; Football. Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3; Track 2; Intramurals; Ignalian. “The Finger” deserves half the credit for all of the Wildcat extra point . . . FRANCIS J. HRACH. Sodality I. 3; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Eye 2. 3. 4; Harlequins 3. 4. Frank was in the press box for every sport event. James Hill Martin Hoffmann Russell Horn Francis Hrach page 26 Francis Humenik Robert Hunt FRANCIS M. HUMENIK. Class officer 2; First Honors 1; See-ond Honors 2. 3. 4; Basketball. Froth, Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; Mission collector 3. Frank succeeded Dave Drmko as captain and sparkplug of the Wildcat basketeers . . . ROBERT I . HUNT. Cross Country 1. 2; Intramural ; Band ; Science Club. Bob’ biggest expense outside of tuition was for calls to William Jacoby Err e t JedlirvtVy Georgia . . . WILLIAM C. 1 C.O Y , CAass officer % 4; Intramural . Jake led the way as the West trounced live East in the senior bowl . . . ERNEST V. JEDIANSKT, Intramural . Ernie's greatest thrill came when he drove up to school in his new green Na h. Graduates WILLIAM H. JF.RMANN, First Honors 1, 2. 4; Second Honors 3; Track 3; Intramural ; Chess Club 4. When Hill wasn't stacking books in the Public Library he was finking long ones lor ihe Castoffs . . . JOHN C. JOHNS, First Honors I, 2; Second Honor 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; lntramurals; Science Club. John prided him«elf on hi long throw front third to first. William Jermann John Johns Ne Kasmat NEIL F. K SMMt, Sodality 1, V, Second Wonou , 5 Science Ciub. Nei bov � me day to bu� V tbe r by liinnon Mud ... TWONWS V. V.KSVY.W. V. Second Honor ; intrimuriiv, C meta C ob 1 y i, V, Science Club. Tom f«e up mwy bee niter struct tbe underprivileged Vida it MerricV House. JOHN A. KEANE, Class officer 1; Football. Jay V« 3; Intra-murals; Band 1; Mission collector 1. John could organize anything but a hayride . . . JOHN P. KEEFE. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural ; Science Club. Four years as a sodalist and first honor man is Cecil’s hard-earned record. John Keane John Keefe PAUL J. KLEINHENZ, Class officer 2. 3; Second Honors 1; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Intramurals; Mission collector 2. A pulled muscle prevented Paul from becoming an outstanding pitcher . . . ALBERT C. KNII.L. Sodality 1; Class officer 3; First Honors 1, 2. 3. I; Eye 1. 2; Glee Club 2; Harlequins 2. Al was one of the most talented writers Paul Kleinhenz Albert Knill James Keegan William Kidney JAMES L KEEGAN, Sodality 1, 2; Intramurals; Mission collector 1, 2. Jim was always in charge of provisions on class picnics . . . WILLIAM J. KIDNEY. Class officer 2; Second Honors 2; Intramural ; Science Club. Bill was always on time for those early morning Science Club meetings. Seniors at Ignatius . . . THOMAS I.. KOBERNA. Class officer 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural-. Tom’s witty remarks caused the grey streak in Mr. Thomas’s hair . . . WILLIAM J. KREMZAR. Intramural . Bill was always ready to prove the advantages of living on the East Side. Thomas Koherna William Kremzar l age 28 Albert Krizman William Kysela Jerry Lackamp George Lamb ALBERT F. KRIZMAN. Claw officer 2: Football. Frosh; Track 1. Al was, in the opinion of some, the best-dressed man at Ignatius . . . WILLIAM A. KYSELA. Second Honors 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Harlequins 3, 4. Hill was the Iwy in the band with the big bas� drum . . . JOHN J. LACKAMP, Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 3, 4; Second Honors 1. 2; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Harle- quins 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Ignaiian: Mission collector 4; Science Club; Speech Squad 3, 4. Jerry's acting ability won him parts in three Harlequin productions . . . GEORGE R. LAMB. Sodality 1. 2; Football. Jay Vee 3; Intramurals. No one could convince George that Cleveland was better than Detroit. 1953 THOMAS L. LANCLOIS, Second Honors 1, 2; Intramurals. Tom was another star in the East-West football game . . . FRANCIS E. LAURICH, Sodality 1. 2; Second Honors 1. 3. 4; Intramurals; Science Club. Silent Frank didn't say four words in four years. Thomas Langlois Francis Launch John Lamb William Langan JOHN M. LAMB, Class officer 4; Basketball, Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3; Intramurals; Mission collector 1. 2, 3. 4. Jack led the scoring parade in gym class basketball games . . . WILLIAM R. LANGAN. Camera Club 1. Bill always bad a smile and a cheerful word. page 29 James Lavcllc nes Laveue William Lee JAMES M. LAVELLE. Sodality 1, 2; Class officer 2, 3. 4; Second Honors 1; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee 2, Varsity 3. 4; Intramurals; Ignatian; Mission Collector 2. 3. “Jimbo was the only-varsity player to see action in one game and then get a full page write-up in the Plain Dealer before the Charity Came . . . WILLIAM E. LEE. Sodality 1. 2; Second Honors 2; Intramurals; Eye 1. 2, 3. 4. Bill’s by-line guaranteed careful coverage of any sports event. 1953 JAMES M. LEONARD, Sodality 1, 2; Bowling 1; Intramurals; Camera Club 3. Inch for inch, and pound for pound, Jim was the friendliest guy in town . . . EDWARD L LESLIE, Class officer 4; First Honors 1. 2. 3, 4; Art Club 1, 4; Ignatian; Science Club; Speech Squad 3, 4. Larry's realistic cartoons graoed the blackboards for every occasion. James Leonard Larry Leslie JAMES R. LOGAN, Intramurals. Jim as more fortunate than most of us; he made a trip to the Old Sod” last summer . . . GERALD E. MARTAU. Sodality 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 3. 4; Second Honors 2; Intramurals; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Harlequins 3; Honor Society 4. Gerry and his licorice stick were mainstays in the band forf our years . . . RONALD L. MAYER, Sodality 3; Intramurals; Science Club. Ronnie, an amateur radio operator, practiced code at lunch time in the cafeteria . . JAMES I. McCAFFERTY, Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1; Second Honors 2. 3. 4; Intramural ; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Eye 1, 2, 3, 4; Harlequins 2. 3. 4; Science Club. Mac would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. James Logan Gerald Martau Ronald Mayer James McCafferty page 30 Daniel McCormack Michael McFadden DANIEL J. McCOKMACK. Intramural . Dan's idea of achievement was graduation in four year . . . MICHAEL J. McFAD-DEN. First Honors 1; Track 1; Intramural . Mike ha been a four year star on his C.Y.O. team . . . GERALD P. McGINTY, Clas officer 1, 2. 4; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3. Varsity 4; Gerald McGinty Thomas McGreal Intramural . The “little guy was one big smile when he made the big Hardwood Five this year . . . THOMAS B. McGREAL. Sodality 2; Cheerleader 3. 4; Intramural-. We never, knew Tom had so much enthusiasm until he donned a cheerleader's uniform. Graduates OWEN W. McGUINESS. Sodality 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. The Fred Astaire of 4F. Owen was also very good in basketball and track . . . WILLIAM F. MclNTYRE, Second Honor 1; Basketball. Varsity 4; Intramurals. Long and lanky. Bill was our secret weapon in basketball this year. Owen McCuiness J I yfl Patrick McManamon Thomas McNamara PATRICK F. McMANAMON. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1, 2; Second Honors'3, 4; Intramurals; Eye 1; I.A.A. 2. 3. 4; It nation. Pat wrote all the sports copy for the 'S3 yearbook . . . THOMAS J. McNAMARA. Football. Jay Vee 3. Varsity 4; Track 3; Intramural ; Mission collector 1, 2. Tom could look mighty tough to an opposing lineman. page 31 JOHN P. McNEA, Clui officer 2; Bowling 4; Track 1; Intra-murals. John was a member of the re-organued bowling team . . . CHARLES T. McNULTY, Intramurals; Mission collector 2. Mac was a favorite friend of Fr. Rossing in room 14. John McNea Charles McNulty Raymond McQuade Denis Medcr RAYMOND C. McQUADE, Intramurals; Clee Club 1, 2; Mission collector 1. If anyone makes a better car than the “M.G.,” Ray will be the man to do it . . . DENIS B. MEDER, Class officer 1; Intramurals. Denis was the accordian-playing band leader at our Senior Night. Seniors CESLOVAS S. MELSBAKAS, Class officer 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Cross Country 2. 3; Track 2. 3. 4; Intramurals. For sheer distance Che ” could outrun anyone at Ignatius . . . JEFFREY C. Mil.BURN. Second Honors 1; Intramurals; Camera Club 2. 3. “Crazy-legs” could do and did anything in gym class . . . ROBERT M. MILLER. Class officer 2: Intramurals. Bob still can't understand why Adlai lost . . . DANIEL L. MINCH, Intramurals; Mission collector 3. Dan was an ardent believer in asphalt-bowl athletics. Ceslovas Melsbakas Jeffrey Milburn Robert Miller Daniel Minch page 32 I.awrencc Mino Marlin Moran James Mortaili John Myers LAWRENCE R. MINO. Intramural . Larry confined his ingenu- an outstanding student in his two years here at Ignatius . . . ity to thinking up excuses (or not doing homework . . . MARTIN JOHN T. MYERS. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Class officer 1; First T. MORAN. Sodality 2; First Honors 2. 3. 4; Second Honors 1; Honors 1. 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Eye 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Harlequins 3. Marty was a big help to the hand Harlequins 3. 4; If nation; Mission collector 1. 2. 3. 4; Science and a constant threat to Woody Herman . . . JAMES C. MOR- Club; Speech Squad. John, the Romeo. wa« famous (or his TACH. First Honor 3. 4; Harlequins 3; Science Club. Jim was speech against going steady. Robert Nemec James Newkirk ROBERT J. NEMEC. Second Honors 2; Football, Jay Vee 3; Intramurals; Harlequins 3, 4. Bob was an enthusiast of midget auto racing . . . JAMES W. NEWKIRK. Sodality 1; Football. Frosh; Cross Country 2; Mission collector 3. You never found Jim without a witty reply or joke. 1953 WILLIAM C. NIEBERDING. Sodality 1. 2; First Honor 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramurals. Big Bill was a high scorer both in class and in gym . . . ROBERT I. NILES. First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Science Club. Bob was short on size but long on brains and personality. William Nieberding Robert Nile page 33 William Nolan Charles Novak WILl.lAM I_ NOLAN. Sodality 2. 3. 4; Crow Country 2; Eye 1. Bill’s questions in religion class showed his sincere interest in the Faith . . . CHARLES A. NOVAK. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1, 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Intramurals; Art Club 3. 4; Debating 1; Eye 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Harlequins 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Ignatian: Science Club. Charley was the peppery president of the Art Club. 1953 LAWRENCE T. OAKAR, Intramurals. We could always find Mr. Palermo’s Baltic friend cavorting on the asphalt . . . DANIEL B. O’CALLAHAN. Sodality 1; Class officer 1. 2. 3. 4; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3; Track 1; Golf 2. 4; Inlramtirals. Dan was the Ignatian king of the fairways. Lawrence Oakar Daniel O’Callahan CEORCE T. O’DONNELL. Sodality 1. 4; Class officer 4; First Honors 1. 2; Second Honors 3. 4; Football. Frosh; Baseball 3, 4; Intramural ; Eye 1, 2. 3, 4; Harlequins 2, 3. 4; Honor Society 4; Ignatian, editor. A writer, actor, and first base-man. George had a well rounded personality and figure . . . JOHN J. O’NEILL. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Eye 1. 2. John didin't miss a football game in his four years of high school . . . JOHN K. PAPEZ, Sodality 1; Intramurals. John liked to talk baseball almost as well as he liked to play it. George O'Donnell John O’Neill John Pape page 34 David Paul Arthur Pcrko Rudolph Peter Janie Polomsky DAVID J. PAUL, First Honor 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; Intramurals; Science Club. Dave differed from most of u ; hi first love was school . . . ARTHUR J. PERKO. Bowling 4; Intramurals. Art came into his own as an “alley cat” . . . RUDOLPH J. PETER, Sodality 1, 2; First Honor 1; Second Honor 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural ; Camera Club 2; Eye 2. Rudy was always near the top of hi class when the report cards went home . . . JAMES C. POLOMSKY, Intramural . Jim was a member of 4 E’s hard-fighting quintet. JOHN A. RADE, Clas officer 1; First Honors 1. 2. 3, 4; Football. Frosh; Tennis 3. 4; Intramurals; Classics Club; Science Club. John was the first student ever to make The Eye apologize for not listing his first honors . . . JEROME J. RASTATTER, Sodality 1. 2. 3, 4; First Honors 1, 2; Second Honor 3. 4; Intramurals; Art Club 3. 4; Band 4. We will always remember Jerry for his classic imitations of Herb Shriner in speech class. Graduates GEORGE A. POSTI.ETHWAIT. Intramural . We never let George forget that one day he wore one green and one red sock to school . . . NORMAN E. PROSSER. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Class officer 1. 2. 3; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee. Varsity 3. 4; Basketball. Frosh. Jay Vee, Varsity 3. 4; Track 1; Honor Society 3. 4; Ignalian. At times on the hardwood “Frenehie” still thought he was backing up the line on the gridiron. George Postlelhwait Norman Prosser John Rade Jerome Rastatter P«ge 35 FRANCIS T. REICHARD, Track. Intramurals. Frank merits some kind of an endurance record for his daily journeys from Medina . . . JOHN A. RENFRO. Sodality 1; Second Honors 1. 2; Tennis 3, 4; Intramurals; Band 3. 4; Camera Club 2. 3; Science Club. Jack was always friendly, frank, and ready with a sympathetic ear. Francis Reichard John Renfro Paul Riccardi Kurt Riessler PAUL R. RICCARDI. Class officer 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2. 3. 4; Golf 2; Track 1. “Ric has everything it takes to be both well liked and a leader . . . KURT R. RIESSLER. Football. Jay Vee 3, Varsity 4; Track 3. 4; Intramurals; Band 1, 2. In any argument about superiority of races Kurt upheld the side of the Germans. Seniors JOHN A. RILEY. Class officer 1, 4; Manager 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramurals; Eye 3. 4; Mission collector 1. 2. Mr. 4 F could always get a laugh with his perfect imitations of teachers . . . ANTHONY J. ROCCO. Class officer 1. 2; Football. Frosh; Cross Country 3; Track 3. 4; Manager 4; Intramurals; Mission collector 1, 2. Tony was at his best when it came to collecting money . . . JOSEPH P. ROCIIFORD. Intramurals, Mission collector 1, 2. If you wanted to know where there was a dance or party, you asked Joe . . . JOHN I). ROCK, Sodality 1. 2. 3, 4; First Honors 3. 4; Second Honors 1. 2; Art Club 4; Ignalian. Jack had everyone wondering what Peanuts would say about the next game. John Riley Anthony Rocco t Joseph Rochford John Rock page 36 Robert Rodriguez Anthony Romano Joseph Roscelli William Ryan ROBERT T. RODRIGUEZ. Class officer 3. 4; Football. Frosh. Jay Vcc, Varsity 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Intramural . Rod was one of the beat und moat feared linemen in the Senate . . . ANTHONY L ROMANO. Intramural Tony is unrivaled for the title The Quiet Man . . . JOSEPH J. ROSCELLI. Sodality I. 3. 4; Second Honors 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural ; Eye I. 2. 3, 4; editor 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Science Club. Joe's industry and personality may some day make him editor of the New York Times . . . WILLIAM R. RYAN. Sodality 1. 3. 4; Football. Frosh, Jay Vee; Intramurals; Glee Club 3; Harlequins 3. 4; Science Club. Bill wa a real Harlequin; he could build a perfect set from nothing. Louis Sarko Nicholas Screptock LOUIS J. SARKO. Class officer 2, 3; Second Honors 1; Intramural . No one ever aw Luigi in a serious mood . . . NICHOLAS A. SCREPTOCK. Class officer 2; Track 1. 2; Intramurals; Science Club. Almost every day Mr. Thomas threatened to send Nick to Siberia. 1953 CEORCE A. SEIDEL. Sodality 4; First Honors I. 2. 3. 4; Intra-murals; Camera Club 3. 4; Eye 3. 4; Ignalian. Some of us sus pected Spider of helping Homer write the Odyssey . . . KENNETH J. SEIFERT. Intramurals. Ken wa never more than moderately enthused. George Seidel Kenneth Seifert page 37 RICHARD E. SEILER. InlramuraU. Dick came to Ignatius in senior year anti oon proved a valuable asset to 4 F, both in data and on the basketball fl x r . . . WILLIAM T. SINNOTT. Sodality 2. 3. 4; Class officer 4; Second Honor 1; Football. Frosh, Jay Vec 2, 3. Varsity 4; Track 3. 4; Intramural ; lgnation; Science Club. A safety man Tom was the keystone of the Wildcats' defensive system. 1953 EDWARD J. SMITH. Clas officer 1. 2. 3; Football. Frosh. Jay Vec 2. 3; Varsity 4; Intramural . We always kidded Eddie about his broken nose . . . JOHN E. SMITH. First Honor 1; Second Honor 2, 3, 4; Intramurals; Harlequin 1. 3. 4. In his quiet, studious way John always had the answers . . . THOMAS F. PAUL J. SIROKY, Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Second Honor 2; Camera Club 4; Eye 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Science Club. Paul nave an eloquent speech in defense of the Democrats . . . PETER E. SMICIKLAS. Sodality 2. The “mad chemist” was always willing to fix up some solitary Ignatian with a date. Paul Siroky Peter Smicikla SMITH. Class officer 1. 2. 3; Football. Frosh; Intramural ; Art Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Harlequin 3. Tom was the Mario l.anza of the Holy Trinity operetta . . . DONALD II. SOUCEK. Football. Frosh; Cross Country 2; Golf 3, 4; Intramural . Dance , girls, and I on went well together. Edward Smith John Smith Thomas Smith Donald Soucek page 38 Richard Sylvia Robert Szucs Donald Szymanski RICHARD F. SYLVIA. Second Honor. 1; Intramural . Dick mii quirt, friendly, and well liked . . . ROBERT J. SZUCS, Second Honor 1. 3; Cro� Country 2. 3; Track I, 2; Intramural . Bob mii famous for hi keen wit and .harp car . . . DONALD F. SZYMANSKI. Second Honors 3, 4; Bowling 4; Intramural . Don was high-point man on the bowling team . . . CHARLES W. TIDES. Sodality 1; Second Honor 1; Intramural . Chuck, handsome and quiet, could usually be counted on for the right answer. Graduates ROBERT L TU.MA, Sodality 2; Football. Jay Vee; Track 1; Intramural ; Harlequins 3. Bob's wit wa� ready for any statement made by his classmates . . . FRANCIS A. VISK, Sodality 2; Second Honor 2. 3; Intramural ; Science Club. In the intramural game little Frank could always out maneuver the big boy . WALTER B. VOTTEI.ER. Class officer 1; Football. Jay Vee 3. Varsity 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Intramural ; Band 1. 2; Ignatian. “Vott” showed surprising speed on the Wildcat line . .. THOMAS G. WAFFEN, Second Honors 2. 3; Football. Jay Vee 3. Varsity 4; Cross Country 2; Track 1. 2. 3, 4. Tom's talents weren’t confined to sport and the book . Robert Tuma Francis Visk Walter Votteler Thomas WafTen page 39 RICHARD W. WALTERS. Sodality 3. 4; Football. Jay Vee 2; Intramural ; Ignalian; Mission collector 1, 2. 3, 4. Dick was part-owner of Hecks . . . THOMAS R. WEISS. Baseball 3, 4; Intramurals. Tom’s long homers broke op many a softball game. Richard Walters Thomas Weiss Carl Wen ler Ralph Wexlcr CARL J. WENZLER. Intramural . Carl had a long walk from Brooklyn to school every day . . . RALPH J. WEXI.ER, Intramurals. Ralph spent the winter dreaming of his summer in Canada. Seniors GERALD M. WHELAN, Sodality 2; First Honors 1; Second Honors 2; Football. Frosh. Jay Vee 2. 3. Varsity 4; Basketball Frosh. Jay Vee 3; Track 3. 4; Intramurals; Ignation. We could always rely on Jerry to give his own version of a s.orv RONALD R. WILCHECK. Football. Jay Vee 3; Intramural.'. “Check came to school every day in a beautiful Ford. 1929 model . . . DAVID F. WINKEL, Class officer 4; Track 1, 2; Intramurals. Dave never made an enemy in four years at Ignatius . . . EDW ARD J. WOJTASIEWICZ, Class officer 2; I. A. A. 3. 4; Ignalian, business manager. As president of the I. A. A. Ed skilfully managed the business accounts for most of the school’s activities. Gerald Whelan Ronald W'ilcheck David Winkcl Edward Wojtasiewicz page 40 Kenneth Woodward John Zeller John Zickes KENNETH L. WOODWARD. Second Honor 1, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3. 4; Intramurals; Camera Club 1. 2; Eye 1, 2. 3. 4; Harlequins 2. “Woodie” never missed a sport or social event . . . JOHN K. ZELLER. Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; First Honors 1. 2, 3. 4; Intramurals; Camera Club 3. 4; Classics Club 3, 4; Science Club. Jack's grades showed that he was the first student to come from John Carroll to St. Ignatius . . . JOHN R. ZICKES. Second Honors 1, 3, 4; Intramurals; Camera Club 1. John's quiet studiousness will some day make him a successful scientist. Walter Zimmerer Paul Zweidinger WALTER V. ZIMMERER, Second Honors 1; Intramurals. Wally never missed a tackle in gym class . . . PAUL F. ZWEIDINGER. Band 1, 2. 3. 4. Gabriel was the spark behind the band's success this year. faces full of food STAMP YOUR FEET GETTING UP IN THE WORLD GRIM CATS AFTER DEFEAT PRAISE OR PUNISHMENT LIGHTS, ACTION, CAMERA SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME THE BEST OF THE WEST page 43 Mr. Roth trie a di� � ring on Marty Patton a� Pat Malloy and Frank Maher look on. Juniors Plan for Chosen Professions As juniors we specialized. We chose a course of subjects that would best prepare us for our chosen work in life. Some of us who are aiming at the priesthood, or medicine, or law, took the classical course. Those who are going to be engineers or architects took the extra math and chemistry of the scientific course. Others, finally, who plan to be salesmen or businessmen took the academic or general course. As juniors we were specialists. We prepared ourselves more definitely for the type of leadership we hope to exert in the complicated life of our city and country. page 44 J. Koti'Sliinnn W. Boylan J. Callinan J. Each C. Eskcr F. Gafney D. Gavin J. Guccion A. Guschwan T. Haven R. Kasper R. Koval T. Makovic D. McGinnis J. McNamara E. Mcnos N. Mooney M. Moran J. Ogonek P. Stadter M. Walsh R. War go J. Weber S. Weber R. Wciskittel T. Widlar Class 3A Alex Guira President Thomas Mott Vice-President Gerald Porter Secretary David Bickimer Treasurer page 45 ri r n o Uli oonrii -7 [ c, r r e, H. Raciffulupi D. IWhmer J. Howcr R. I)iel . J. Donahue G. Drollar T. Forrcstal W. Frawlev J. Ililovsky i: fciw M. Kavlnrr 4L 1 “‘ ill r ft n J. Kobak G. Kovach Rol ert Wilhelms President 44 iwi J. Kosempa i —- R. leRoy ft n ft ft 1,. Marquard ‘x 4 F Marlin •y 400 ■ — 4w Sr ■ • i� im mi _ J. Marlin G. Matyk J rt .h Richard Pohlman c J. McCorray 0 P. Metro J Oakar Vice-President v vn 5 Si R. O'Donnell w£ « ft ft R. Palmer - J. RUt 1 Cm!iL Class : i 4 j i J. Mnilti R. Thompson iW ih ft a R. Tiachler L. Williams 4 4.14. J. Will page 46 Raphael Rcichlc President Kenneth Lyman Vice-President Thomas Bruening Secretary John Cresko Treasurer Class 3C J. Kravi-rman I). Fowler B. Greene D. Iluek J. Josic J. Kosnnin R. Krokev W. Ixmg F. .Mnher J. McCourt J. .McHenry E. Mel I ugh E. Morgnn R. Ogden E. Presley R. Purged J. Sabo J. Smith T. Trarzyk ■§k a a i r . a - -47 ■ a a i O a ' 4 -A � a i a J • 1 irk © a 1 Nik a Page 47 % - 3 ft ft • 5 '5 ft zJL jL mk O f■� — a '4 | J ft Sttjkni 'I. 5 J- , J • J iki « L Aldrich L Amhers R. Bartsche C. Bontwick D. Burkin J. Haley II. Heller J. Henxel I). Ilognn W. Kelterer P. Ku .nia P. Ijibadie A. Lash P. McGinty I Minch I Mohr J. Murray T. O’Donnell C. Palmer P. Powers A. Reilh E. Richter T. Smith A. Supan Class 3U Daniel Stringer President John Fialko Vice-President Robert VanAukcn Secretary George McNulty Treasurer page 48 Class 3E 1 Charles Mini President Robert O’Callahan Vice-President John Corrigan Secretary J. Barrett I). Bedard R. Bisrhof S. Campanella T. Code T. Coyne J. Gillespie J. Ginley I). Johnson I . Malloy B. McIntyre J. Misener J. O’Meara M. Ballon J. Philbin J. Reilly W. Smith R. S .oradi F. I mn.i J. Vapenik R. Zoemhik a +— ry r. k 1 1 - ij a a V a ilia a a • f % Sr a a , 1 t, it % page 49 h T C. Acker I.. Bennett 11. Beyer J. Caine a ( J f } s? .a. k A- «i L Diet . T. Dubick D. Cal higher 0. Ilalin ’ John Stavole President {ft a dfctC W. Hind B. Hurley F. MeGannon B. MeCivern Q Attok. A T. Morton 9k f Wl J. Nagy G. Pfeiffer E. Rieger Neil Conway V ice-President ac.f)fs r T. Russell R. Seiler 4 A.-W gk :w . C. Siegwarth R. Simpson P R. Todd C. Zuwud .ki m9k TvBB Joseph Mawby Secretary AiiiSt'k -« S. Zlaket O j Class 3F page 50 Anthony Palumbo Treasurer V H LIFE’S BIG DECISIONS BOOKSTORE BARGAINS DON'T, JERRY, DON'T l� age 51 Sound Judgement Was Our Goal We found that as sophomores our teachers expected more of us. They expected us to know the rules of the school; they expected us to remember the fundamentals of Latin and English that we had learned last year. Now they trained us to lie men of sound judgment. In religion we studied the life of our great hero and model, Christ. In history we studied the lives and principles of our country’s founding fathers. In geometry we learned to apply established theorems and reason to definite conclusions. We were learning fast now, learning to be intelligent and responsible Catholic leaders. page 52 J. Barrel! K. Bo Icy J. Dunn T. Gaertner I . Grimmer F. Habd J. Ilalvnny T. Jrrman D. Ki lift sley R. Lambert It. l.anea� tcr It. Makovieka W. Miller J. Mills I . Monhart J. Schickel K. Spuhlcr C. UnU J. Wadden E. Ziegelmrycr Class PA Richard Mihalus President Walter Gedron Pice-President Francis McCaffrey Secretary Alan Kline Treasurer page 53 Class ZL F. Al lnT(t«T H. HodmiUo I . Bra be nee J. Hraiidnbur I . Btino kv J. (IzcrapoMic . II. Dietrich I). Flaherty I). Ilngrrty ('•■ llopkin E. Madden T. Mawby T. McNulty J. Miller C. Moravcc J. O'Donnell J. O’Malley J. Sopuch A. Stcczkowski S. Stefan E. Sturm C. Tcnaglia C. Ward J. Wibl K. Widlar R. Yoo| Richard Hart President Robert Rodman Vice-President J. Gingerich Secretary Lawrence Spicer Treasurer page 54 Patrick Hussey President Donald Graven Vice-President Lawrence Kysela Secretary Thomas Kilbane Treasurer C. Hentoskc M. Ghatlos R. Domino T. Dziak J. Fraser I.. Gcdgc P. Greene G. Ilahn T. Hill G. Hirko E. James J. Juris I . Martin D. Masked R. .Nanman W. Newton R. O'Donnell M. Patton J. Hadican II. Sehoepe W. Smith P. Taylor W. Tesar T. Wurm 9 i. -i . iii, ft ft ft ft 4 iL i 4 9 n + -V 5 o 1 33. ft ft ft 1 'i. 9 X nr 4 i Page 55 J. Aukcnbraiiclt I. Bassett J. BoufTortl F. Cam polo T. Cover J. Fcgcn C. Cross J. Harrison I). Howard M. Johns K. Kapilan T. Kirk hope P. I.angloi T. Iji� I).v T. Lathe D. I.u .iu R. Maj .ler D. Marsal N. Martau R. Marusa M. Masterson T. McIntyre D. Nosian I). Novak J. Roth D. Salasck E. Tomor R. Walter Class 211 George Haas President Patrick Scanlon Vice-President Francis Rybicki Secretary John Mahoney Treasurer page 56 j ilk Brian Hayes President Donald Springer Vice-President Bernard Gallagher Secretary Edward Roy Treasurer Class 2E I.. Currier I.. Cusiek I). Daw.ion D. Dzukan C. Farrell J. Ferrillo I). Clonic A. Grnnzeier W. Iloi.-dhinirr J. Hyland T. Kilhane J. Knillel P. Kornokovirh J. bmaKii S. laivelle C. McBride It. Melaiiighliii J. MeMyler T. Miller I„ MiKiney II. O'Donnell J. SelUkar J. Shay J. Smith R. Soeha M. Stanton C. Stewart J. SzilCH flOfi a a ft n ft ft ft ft 'rLk.1. x ft ft ft a S' A rhi i, ht ft ft ft a a - - Y S w SPELLBOUND SPELLERS FILES ON PARADE 3 UNACCUSTOMED AS I AM CHAD A TEAM THAT WON'T BE BEATEN THE WINNAH BENEDICT! ST IGHftHUS THANKS, MR. SLAVIN’ BURSTING OUT ALL OVER AND THE COW BOYS HIT THE DUST -43 page 59 treHhmrn get all the annwer from Mr. Kelly on the fir� t day of school. We Enter Into the Ignatius Tradition Certainly even the great Xavier must have experienced some confusion and bewilderment when he entered his first classes at the University of Paris. We freshmen here at Ignatius had our bewildering days, too. The strange classmates gathered from all parts of Cleveland, the strange Latin declensions and algebraic formulas, yes, and the hours and hours of homework, all these left us a bit confused and disgruntled. But soon we became accustomed to our new Jesuit teachers; we began to appreciate their demand for accuracy; we came to know and like our classmates and fellow students. We found ourselves part of Ignatius, the school of character and tradition. page 60 a a a 4' D a ▲ b4ifc n a j -y ’V •i a ; J a. a rife a a 4 ik . iW a a ■. - df, - � ' a i a p a r 4a : n ft t i p ft . lfcb ’ A a O - r- ( r I 4 as ; Aik. t i T 6 g o 4... . 4; Class 1A a llaker W. Beniler It. Iterlon It. It row n J. liurkard W. ('.hinnock A. Cipra 1. Cogan C. Cybulski J. Deucher P. Dunn K. Kink It. Frulkin A. Gasior It. Intburgia J. Jirku W. Jolianni T. Kelly V. Keener I). Koehler I.. Malinosky S. Mamiek R. Meyer C. Morrow I.. Pepoy J. Shea T. Sheridan P. Sikora C. Tulley J. While E. Worley Charles Grcaney President Marlin Kane Vice-President Joseph George Secretary Thomas Ploucha Treasurer page 61 a i .o a a a n i i a v M a . • a 2 A .SA.k h a ' ‘ w ft a si n 4'Jl a o -• V f 1 •. - ' N ' i . i a a K V'0 K. Arnold J. Boehm G. Ilou-Sliimiu I). Burke F. Cygan D. DeCapua D. Fla her T. Fitzgerald F. Forster R. Fra ley J. Greene K. Kulebiek M. Kelly J. Kilbane K. Kmieeik W. Lane T. McManamou W. Meredith R. Meszaros G. Minnery J. Normile G. O'Brien E. Proctor W. Pujoins J. Russell T. Stefanik D. Thiede Francis Szafranski President ft William Voitlcin Vice-President Paul O’Neill Secretary -w t 1', Class IB page 62 R. Reinhart Treasurer Cerald Walsh President Michael O’Neill Vice-President Fred Hart Secretary T. Donnelly Treasurer J. Bock F. Cam T. (iliiunbrni I). FUka N. Hlnkel I . Hudson R. Krcjei I). Kuchin D. Inn J. McAuley A. Mnudhuit J. McHrint W. McTujfgnrt S. Moore J. O'Malley J. Skelly R. Slowey J. Walsh A. Westfall E. WilliM page 63 Class ID K. Bayer Thomas O'Malley President Walter Kelly Vice-President Jerome Bickimer Secretary ft A. Buehtince (!oon« a a ft ft J. Delaney R. Dempsey iL iL r D. Dziak N. Finucan ft ftr M. Garrity M. Greene S � W . B. Kalinsky M. Keefe G. Kokora J. Ijimb 1 ft ft ft ft J. Leonard B. Manning W. Murray J. Radiran 1 ft ft ft ft 1 . Sanmmn R. Saxton T. Sean Ion E. Smith ft ft ft ft F. Snyder D. Stack G. Stoklcy E. Straka ft ft 4 -V- ffi W. Warner G. White o 4 4 J. Zofcin D. Zurhowski page 64 ft fa ±j 'J At A di ? Ik. A „ jr i4 'to fi 5 A-il � v. r ahik ;'k- n ft rk a 1 Class IE J. Haicr I). Baker T. Belter T. Pradv C. Carns J. Carroll R. Dodge C. Dolcini J. Fergus R. Fisher F. Foley J. Frnnzinger R. Freedman R. Gorgone M. Griflin I.. Harubin J. Ka.ijinr T. Keberle T. Kusnirck W. I.ittle N. Lynch R. Mnsehuk J. McNeely B. Meyer R. Miller W. Park Polmer J. Patton R. Phillips M. Rogers R. Stephenson N. Sullivan J. Vyhnal David Shoatek Daniel Olrksyk Patrick McHugh Rol� ert Fialko President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer page 65 J. Adam E. Andrews R. Baloxh R. Banoezi F. Barr C. Reverie F. Bodnar R. Budku F. Cadek K. Dal on D. Dillon J. Forlcamp G. Friedel 0. Gesehke J. Cowan J. Hodar T. Linden R. Mallardi R. Maloney J. McManamon R. O'Donnell D. Rosenbaum I- Sehindler 0. Suehnia R. TuRgart D. VanBelleghem C. Waffen R. Weiss C. West I.. Williams T. Wolfert F. Yartz J. Zeller John Mansfield John McHale Michael Monahan James McEnenney President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer page 66 LOOK, NO FEET HACK FOR SECONDS THE LONG AM) THE SHORT JOE PLAYS FORRESTAL COURAGE Athletics In 1552 St. Francis Xavier lay dying on the little island of Sancian just across from the Chinese coast. Xavier died there deserted but hopeful, helpless but strong. He died with but one desire in his mind: to bring Christ’s message to the forsaken people of China. Xavier died as he had lived, a hero. He ended a life filled with wanderings over frozen wastelands and burning deserts. He ended a life filled with courage in shipwreck and peril, obliviousness to hardship and sacrifice. Xavier was a hero because he would not give up. St. Francis is an apt model for us as athletes. We learn from him the need for sacrifice and toil and sweat. We learn from him the will to win that makes a champion. But most of all we learn from Xavier never, either in the hope of easy victory or in the fear of overwhelming defeat, never to give up. page 69 Three champion Wildcats examine the trophies won by our Ignatius teams. DICK WALSH. End All-Star in North-South Came All-Scholastic All-Catholic All-Weal Semite BID. COYNE, Center All-Scholufttir All-Catholic All-West Senate TOM PORBESTAL, Quarterback All-Ameriran All-Cathol(e Charity CamcV Most Valuable Player All-Seholaalie All-West Senate MIKE l.AVEI.LE. Cnard We«t Senate's Moat Vuluable IMasrr All-Seholaatlr All-Catholic All-West Senate All-State, Third Team The Varsity Hecord Latin ...... Holy Name . West Tech .. Rhodes .... ; Linroln. St. Edward . West ....... South....... Marshall ... Benedictine . ;'r Ignatius . . ...13 20 Ignatius . . ... 20 0 Ignatius . . ...27 7 Ignatius. .. ... 27 6 Ignatius .. 12 Ignatius .. ... 41 0 Ignatius . . . 40 14 Ignatius... 14 Ignatius . . ... 19 26 Ignatius . . ... 18 page 70 From the first clay of training in mid-August until the first game of the season in mid-September the coaches, assistant coaches, players, and managers labored for one purpose: to get the 1952 Wildcats ready for the gruelling season that lay ahead. The Wildcats had been City Champs in ’49 and ’50; they had been second in the Senate in ’51. But this was a new season, and every day of practice was important, every game a challenge. That the Wildcats were successful in ’52. that they fought through an undefeated season in the West Senate and won the right to play Benedictine for the City Championship is now a matter of record. But the reasons for this success are, perhaps, less widely-known. The six players pictured on this page, who received Senate, City, State, and National honors, were the first reason. The outstanding team spirit manifested in every game by this year’s squad was also essential to success. But the major share of credit for this year's success rightfully belongs to the coaches: to John Wirtz, the master of strategy on the field, who also molded the hard-charging, hard-tackling line; to Dick Coyle, his assistant, who developed the fastest-starting, hardest-driving backfield ever seen at Ignatius. Congratulations Champs! TERRY CONWAY, Halfback All-Schojaalic All-West Soule HHK EBSZ---- BOB KODHIOUEZ, Tackle Ail W.-i Senate . ' • THE WILDCAT DEFENSIVE UNIT: Dick Pohlman, Norm Prosser, Tom McNamara, Ed Smith, Mike I.avclle (15), Bob Rodriguez, Bill Coyne, and Tom Waffcn. FOOTBALL page 71 QUARTERBACK JIM LAVELLE hobble off the field in ihe l-itin fame. Hi le injury kept Jim out of the lineup until the Charity Game. Thirty seconds remained in the Wildcats’ opener, and the score read 7 6 in favor of Latin. Hut substitute-quarterback Tom Forrestal threw two perfect passes in those thirty seconds, and the Wildcats took revenge for last year’s defeat by Latin. Two touchdowns by Tom Waffen in the Senate opener weren’t enough to beat the rugged Holy Namcrs. Another last minute pass brought the crowd to its feet and the Wildcats tied the score, thus preserving their undefeated record. With the running of Conway and both Stringers and Walsh’s pass-receiving Ignatius then routed West Tech. We were heading for the Championship. AGAINST HOLY NAME e l, Walsh and Coyne drop a back behind the line; right, Conway pick up len. P ge 72 WEST TECH’S 1.1NE slops Dan Stringer short of a touchdown, after a handoff front Tom Forrestal. OUR RATTLE CRY at the West Tech rally was “Beat Warriors!” page 73 RHODES 7 IGNATIUS 27 RHODES TACKLERS make Conway turn acrobat. LINCOLIN G IGNATIUS 12 NO INJURIES AND VICTORY: John Win and the player knell in frool of St. Mary’s to say a prayer of thanks. “NO LEGS” SINNOTT is hurled to the ground after running hark a punt in the seeond quarter. (Photo by Rill Nehez, Cleveland ISetet.) page 74 [ST. EDWflflfl 12A IGNATIUS 41 1 A strong Rhodes eleven led Ignatius 7 0 at the half, hut the unbeaten Wildcats roared back in the last two periods. Dan and Tony Stringer, Terry Hayes, and Terry Conway each scored touchdowns. The Lincoln Presidents, sparked by the running of Alex Etricharchuk, threatened to upset the Wildcats and avenge last year’s defeat. But Ignatius fought right down to the final gun for a 13 7 victory. The Wildcats next met an unbeaten team from St. Edward. With terrific blocking and rushing by the line they blashed the Eagles 41-12. FORRESTAL DRIVES to the one yard line aginst Si. Edward. (I'holo by Norb Yassanye, Cleveland Plain Dealer). WEST 0 IGMTIIIS 40 AGAINST WEST HIGH’S COWBOYS: left. Bern and Sinnott assist a pass receiver; right, center Bill Coyne becomes a ball carrier. VICTORY OVER SOI Til: right. Jack W . ill someone please jtral the ball! Fialko poaee for «he COACH ANI) PLAYERS were jubilant after the la.t plnv � f the Marshall jemuc. MAH,SHALL UJ IGNATIUS 19 T camera; A SOUTH 14 1GIVATIUS 40 Three touchdown passes from Forreslal to Walsh, John McNamara, and WafTen. plus the running of Tony Stringer and Terry Conway, highlighted the 40-0 walkaway over the West High Cowboy . Ignatius marched confidently toward the West Senate title. With Terry Conway benched by an injury to his foot, Prosser. Tony Stringer, and Fialko led the Wildcats to their eleventh game without defeat, a 40-14 victory over South. Walsh. Fialko, and Prosser scored the touchdowns that spelled defeat for upset-minded John Marshall. The Wildcats had won again, for the third time in four years, the title of undefeated champs of the West Senate. CHEERLEADERS: Hill Miller, Tom McCrenl, Wild-enl Joe HomccIIi, Dick Groth, nml Al Dnnt. P«KC 76 1952 WEST SENATE CHAMPS: front, Conway, Fialko, Porter, Smith, Have . Callinan, Mawby. Josie, Barkley, Votteler, Mihnlu«; 2nd row, Zicgrlmcyrr, mgr., Schlegel, Rleaaler, Mrlltigh, A, Stringer, h� rr -«tul. M Lavelle, rapt,, J. laivrlle, Berg, Waffen, Mu za, Moll, MrCivern, mgr.5 3rd rote, Mr. Conroy, S. J., Mr. Wirt , roach. Selinkar, Keith, J. McNamara, Whalen, T. McNamara, Van Atiken, Horn, 1� . Stringer, Mr. Coyle, aw’t. coach, Mr. Von Kaenel, S. J., Riley, mgr.; lop, Tiwchler, WaUh, Cuira, Pro� � er, Fa liter Sullivan, S. J., athletic director, Pohlman, k� ync, Bilcy, Rodrigue . West Senate Champs, We re in the Stadium During the week before the Charity game Ignatius was bursting with excited activity. The band practicing in the yard, flash bulbs and daily write-ups in the papers, telegrams and phone calls all helped to build up an atmosphere that made the Charity game the most unforgetable event of the year. Posters began to appear everywhere: a four-story poster for the stair-well and streamers for the bannisters; wall posters and victory slogans in the classrooms; marching banners ready for use by individual students. Classes went on as usual—almost—but as Friday neared the tension grew. On the afternoon of game day pent up feelings exploded at the Charity game rally, which climaxed a season of memorable and successful pep meetings. Every window and inch of wall space was covered with posters and banners; the gym was packed with cheering, excited, banner-waving Ignatians. Speeches, cheers, skits, and songs built up an enthusiasm in the team and student l� ody which pushed aside any thought of defeat. Cheering and excited, we left the rally confident as to who would be the winner of that night's game. P« e 77 IGNATIUS 18 ; 26 F.D MrAll.F.T, Nck sport writer, wa the principal speaker ut our ('.hurily game rally. BEAUTIFUL INTER FERENCE pavctl tlic nay for Konkoly’ long run . (I’lioto by Bill Nche . Clrreland SOVHOMOUK DU'.K M1HAI.US |ain� fifteen yard around r‘in t end Wtorr two Benedictine tackier hrtni him down. (Vkoto by Vred BoUomer, Clerclaml IVmi.) Benedictine was a powerhouse. It proved this by piling up 13 points in the first seven minutes of the game. But the W ildcats were determined to stay in the hall game, and Tony Stringer’s 19 yard run in the first quarter and Forrestal's screen pass in the second period closed up the gap. But l c-fore the gun ended the first half, konkoly plunged over for Benedictine, to make the score 19-12. 'The Wildcats took the kickofl at the start of the second half and inarched 71 yards in 19 plays. Tony Stringer drove over from llu; one yard line. But then the effects of Benedictine's power began to show, and in the final period Bush was able to skirt right end and go 26 yards for the final touchdown. The lead was too great ami Forrestal's desperation passes were knocked down or intercepted. Benedictine’s powerful line and pass defense were too strong, and our Wildcats finally tasted defeat. 26-18. 78 ON THE BOTTOM of the pile, Tony Stringer drive over for the Wildcat's final touchdown. (Photo by Hill Nehez, Cleveland D e$c� .) INK JAI VEES OF 52: front, Mihalum Cingrrirh, Kmla, Morgan, Hahn, Socha, McCivern, llart, Me-«� mty, Keith, Mohr, Hayra; 2nd rou , Hatvany, Johns, Guschwan, Greene, Kline, Martau, Koval, Gedcon, ISaBt lt'O Callahan, J. Smith, Ityhirki, Springer; 3rd rotr. Seliskar, Taylor, (Unle, llon«uUo, Stavole, Ilin«N, Haas, Schlegrl, Fraw-r, Hyland, K. Smith. O'Meara, Scanlon. lcNult%. .lay Vkrs Win Five, Lose Twu Lou Chelko’s junior varsity finished the '52 season with a 5 2 record and thus showed a ot of promise tor the 53 varsity. Their fust deteal was by the varsity of Norwalk St. Paul, and a last second touchdown hy West Tech gave them their only other loss. Standouts on the Jay Vees who moved up to the varsity at the end of the season were Rich Mihalus. John Seliskar, and John Schlegel. Oolher players responsible for the Jay Vees successful season were linemen J. Smith at center, Gedeon and Morgan at guard. Code and Springer at end. In the backfietd were Johns O’Callahan, McNulty am Koval. All of these players will lie trying for 53 Championship next year. LOU CilF.I.kO, merciful Jay Vee coach, helps quarterback Hob OTfllluhuu plan the next series of playtt Page 80 — A The J. V. Hecorri 42 0 John Cantius 0 Ignatius 18 Marshall 0 Ignatius 31 West Tech 19 Ignatius 15 Collinwood 6 Ignatius 13 St. Edward 0 Ignatius 35 Lincoln 12 Ignatius 20 JAY VEE STAR Rich Milialux goes for 15 yards against St. Ed’s. THREE ST. EDWARD TACKLERS filially slop George McNulty’s drive through the center of the line. page 81 WILDK1TTENS Voiilein, Fialko, and Pejeau iwimp a Si. Joseph runner. Injuries hampered the frosh squad after their first win against Rhodes. Rut under the guidance of their new coach. A1 l.cpnntois. they broke even with a two win. two tie, and two loss record. Fred Cadek. Dick Miller, Jim Cowan, Frank S afranski, and Jim McAuley made up the strong forward wall of the frosh team. Chuck Grcancy, John Pejeau, Bill Voitlein, and Joe O'Malley filled in the backfield positions. The Frush Hecord Rhodes .............. 0 Lincoln ............. 0 St. Kdward .......... 0 Latin .............. 13 Holy Name ......... 13 St. Joseph .......... 6 Ignatius .......... 6 Ignatius .......... 0 Ignatius .......... 7 Ignatius .......... 7 Ignatius .......... 6 Ignatius .......... 6 Kittens Break Even, Injuries Hinder Team 52 FRESHMAN TEAM: front Mcllale, Pejeau. Lynch. Monahan. Morrow. Mamlelt. Gorgon . Fialko. Donnelly, Greaney; 2nd row. Couch At la'ponloi , MrAulev, Olekavk, I’mUoii, O'Donnell, Voiilein, Boehm, Ploueha, Cowan, Coone, Foleyt 3rd row. Miller. Brrlon, l-umh. Jirka, O'Malley, Doleini, Delaney, Willi , Cadek, Mallardi. P«ge 82 WEST SIDE CHAMPS: front. Smith, Wilcheck, llullornn, Ijinili, Sarko, Minrh; back. MrNumara, roach, Logan, Campbell, Screplock, Winkrl, Dint, Tunia, McCinty, Jacoby, Krrkieh, Zimmerer. Keane, l.avelle, roach, Harter. Fired by a renewed interest in scholastic bowling, the Ignatius Alleycats finished the '52-’53 season with a highly respectable record. Led by Don Szy-manski and Dick Mihalus the squad steadily worked its way up in the fourteen team league. Keglers who rounded out the starting four were Art Perko and Dick Hart. John McNea and Kay McQuade kept the starting four on their toes by constant competition. All six bowlers made the Wildcats a constant threat to the first division teams in the News’ bowling league. Intramurals and Keijlers LEADING IGNATIUS BOWLERS Dick Hart, Dirk Mihalus. and Don Szvmanski pause to display their tenpin form. MB. J. F. IIOM MAN, S. J., tallies another win for bowlers Art IVrko, Ray Mr Juade, John McNea, ami Dick Hart. Page 83 BASKETBALL BILL COYNE, F. All-Catholic All-West Senate All-Ohio, Honorable Mention JOHN HAMMETT. G. All-Catholic All-Regional Tournament DICK WALSH, F. All-Scholastic All-Catholic All-West Senate All-Regional Tournament All-State Tournament Individual Scurinij Uncords These statistics do not include the regional and state tournaments. G FT A FT F T|� Coyne 71 94 46 17 188 Walsh 55 66 46 34 156 Folilrnan 64 43 25 38 153 Hammett 56 57 29 42 141 11 u men i k 44 43 28 39 116 MeGinty 39 31 15 9 93 C FTA FT F TP Stavole 25 50 24 20 74 Palumbo 24 29 20 27 68 Hayes 18 18 10 11 46 McIntyre 11 20 11 22 33 Prosser 12 11 6 15 30 Stringer 9 8 2 9 20 Senate and Regional Champs Parma ............. 56 Latin ............. 47 Elyria Catholic .... 40 Holy Name ......... 54 Hast .............. 61 Canton Central .... 54 West Tech......... 57 Rhodes............. 35 Lincoln ........... 65 West .............. 60 South ............. 53 Ignatius.............. 62 Ignatius.............. 70 Ignatius.............. 88 Ignatius.............. 76 Ignatius.............. 82 Ignatius.............. 64 Ignatius.............. 43 Ignatius.............. 88 Ignatius............ 106 Ignatius.............. 62 Ignatius.............. 81 Marshall ......... 68 Akron St. Vincent 55 West Tech ........ 61 East Tech ........ 59 Lakewood ......... 61 Berea ............ 48 Fairvicw ......... 53 Holy Name ........ 59 Akron Ellet ...... 58 East Tech ........ 49 Middletown ....... 75 Ignatius............. 88 Ignatius............. 86 Ignatius............. 67 Ignatius............. 53 Ignatius............. 76 Ignatius............. 76 Ignatius............. 72 Ignatius............. 76 Ignatius............. 60 Ignatius............. 55 Ignatius............. 63 1953 WILDCATS: kneeling: Hammett, McGinty, Humenik, Stringer, Hayes; standing: Prosser, Coyne, Pohl- man, McIntyre, Walsh, Palumbo. Stavole. P ge 85 LATIN 47 IGNATIUS 70 FRANK HITS FOR TWO. Frank llumrnik, guarded closely by Elyria Catholic's Schork (32), rark� up two point a the Wildrat brenc to an easy win. This extended our victory string to three Ktraight, with previous wins of 62-56 over Parma ami 70-47 over I itin. The Purina squad, fired by the chance to defeat the mighty Wildeuts, had fought right down to the finul gun, but our extra height and well-divided scoring ability finully won out. Hill Coyne’s 18 points showed the way in the Klyriu game, and the second string saw uetion most of the second half. FOUL, TWO SHOTS. Frank llumrnik is fouled by laitin’s Krebs (77). Frank scored 13 points in that game; Hill Coyne was high with 17, and John Hammett and Dick Pohlmun scored 12 and 11 points respectively. Playing on the Lion's floor the Wildrats overcame the disadvantage of our protracted football season by pulling away to an early lead and not letting our Kastsidr rivuls threaten seriously the rest of the game. As usual Coach Wirt substituted freely and thus gave his reserves valuable experience for the Senate season that lay ahead. TWO MORE FOR BILLY. Center Hill Coyne fire for two of the 24 points hi •cored against East at Navy Park. That wan Hill’s high score for the season . However, hi backyard neighbor Rirlilak (34) of Kant topped him with a total of 30 points for the evening. Dick Walsh also rame into his own that night with a total of 17 pointN. The contest was really close until the third quarter when our high scoring attack wore down the opposition. Coach Wirt , again cleared the bench as we ended up with another decisive victory. HIGH FLYING POIILMAN TIPS FOR TWO. Dick Pohlman, reach-iug above Holy Name’s Pecek (31), tips in a rebound for two points as the Wildcats down their first Senate rival. Rill Coyne (‘44) grits his teeth as he watches Dick leap for the ball. Pohlman was high point man for the game with a total of 20. Rut the Ignatius well-balanced scoring attack was demonstrated by the fact that all but two on the team broke into the scoring column. The Wildcats victory was assured when the score at the end of the first half read 43-21. MME 54 page 87 W, TECH 57 IGNATIUS 43 RHODES 35 STOP THAT MAN. John llammrtt (22) tries to stop West Tech’s Flehter (51) from getting the ball away. Hut Fiehter scored 22 points in that game and led his teammates in giving the Wildcats their first defeat in seven starts. We just couldn’t catch fire that night, und West Tech's Albers and Meder stole the hall from us ofT the backboards. SAFE AT HOME. It looks like Frank Humenik (21), brlow, is umpiring this little fight for the ball between Fiehter and John Stnvole. HIGHER, NORM; HIGHER TONY. The Wildcats fought for every rebound and played hard every second in order to avenge their defeat of the previous week. The reserves played three quarters of the game and showed their scoring strength. McGinty had 18 points, Palumho (42) 15, Stuvole 11, Prosser (43) 11, and Stringer 10. The one-sided victory was u shot in the arm and put the Wildcats back on the trail of the West Senate crown. DICK STEALS ANOTHER ONE. Dick Walsh (34), speedy forward, takes the ball away from Holiday (19) of Lincoln. Dick led the Irani in a rout over the Presidents with a total of 18 points; Hill Coyne scored 14. Everyone hit for field goals that night as the Wildcats racked up the biggest victory of the season. WEST IGMTIUS G2 NO, RICH, HERE! In the picture at the right Dick Pohlntan (41) apparently overlooks Bill Coyne and throws the ball down court for the fast break. A capacity crowd saw a game parked with thrills all the way. and Ignatius rooters could In- certain of victory only when the final gun sounded and the scoreboard read 62 60. We naturally went wild after the victory and carried Dirk Pohlman and Hill Coyne, beltnc. ofT to the showers on our shoulders. P«ge 89 THIS ONE WAS BLOCKED. John Hammett (22) (m-� way up for a shot. bul il !■ blocked al the last minute by South' lllavaty (9). The Kami was an ra� y victory over the Flyer who had beaten Weal Tech. It wa the night Jerry McGinty's long set � hot� were good for 15 point . In the next game again ! John .Marshull, Dick Walnh led the point parade with 14 and we won ea ily 88-68. We now fared West Tech again for the Senate Championship. Senate Playoff Enthusiasm reached a peak half an hour before the game, carried on throughout the contest, and mude the Ignatiu cheering section the best in the city. The Wildcat led all the way, hut with West Tech’s Firhter and Albers scoring 28 and 21 points respectively, their lead wa never secure. However, it was our evenly divided scoring punch thut finally proved the clincher. Dick I’ohlntan meshed 17 points, Walsh 15, Coyne 13, and Hammett 11. We were West Senute Champs! page 90 Photo by Byron Filkins, Cleveland Press. SIX HANDS, THREE PLAYERS, reach for a rebound in the thrill ing senate playoff. The hands belong to Dick Walsh (34), llruce Fichter, and Dick Pohlnmn (41). At the right. Couch John Wirt , is carried victoriously to the locker room by the players and jubilant rooters. E. TECH 59 IGMTIUS 51 A MIGHTY DETERMINED DICK POIIL-.MAN' (41) driven under the banket for hin favorite nhot. lie in well guarded by Entun Newberry (22) and Steve Gwin (23). Bill Coyne (44) and Percy Coleman (19) are net to grab the rebound. Gwin and New berry were the Mara of East Tech's superlative offensive attack; between them they scored a total of 42 points. The final outcome was uncertain at the end of the firat half, but East Tech's lead continued to grow in the final periods. In the end we lost by eight points to a team that played the best high school basketball ever wen in Cleveland. OUR CAY-NINETY CHEERLEADERS Tony Stringer, Jack Riley, Russ Horn, Tom Koberna, and Mike Lavelle are all up in the air an they urge the Wildcats on against East Tech for the city title. This novel group made its appearance at three Senate contests and played a major part in keeping the Ignatius student body spirited backers of their winning team. page 92 A. ELLET 58 IGNATIUS GO BILL COYNE (44) AND TONY PALUMBO (42) control the hack-hoard against the Scarab scoring attack. (xiync was high-point man for the Wildcat in their victory over the Cleveland city champ . Hut it was Dick Walsh (34) who, especially in the closing minute of the game, made the big difference in the Ignatius offensive by retrieving most of the rebounds off the East Tech board. Dick hit for 17 point . In addition to the scoring by Coyne and Walsh, Coach Wirt . defensive system was largely responsible for the victory. The Wildcats wove a web around their free throw circle and especially bottled up the Scarab's star Steve Cwin (23). who was held scorele in the second half. Before a crowd of 11,283 in the Cincinnati Carden the regional champs played Middletown in the semi-finals of the state tournament. The Wildcat held the Middies to a 33-33 tie for the first half, hut in the third quarter the deadly long shots of Dillmon and Ilafer gave the Middies a ten point lead which could not be overcome in the final quarter. Final score: 75-63. page 93 AFTER LEAPING HIGH out of the reach of Ellel Orangemen Hill Coyne missed this lay-up shot in the cloning minute of the regional semi-final . However goal by Dick ill'll and John Hammett brought •he score to a 55-55 lie at the end of the regulation time. In the overtime a goal and two free throws by Hammett and a free throw by Walsh gave the Wildcats a victory margin. Jay Vees Improve Most of us went early to the weekly basketball games in order to see the Jay Vec games that were played before the varsity contests. This year’s Jay Vees didn't match the varsity’s tremendous record, but they improved with each game and finally ended the season with a record of seven wins and six losses. The Jay Vee scoring column was headed by tall Ralph LeRoy who netted 158 points. Dave McGinnis was second with 140 points. The starting five was rounded out by speedy “Chips” Gingerich. Pat Hussey whose deadly set shots put us ahead in several games, and Rob Majzler whose rebound ability was a big asset on both offense and defense. Above: Gun Supnn traps above the hands of an Elyria Catholic defender to mesh a two-handed shot from the keyhole; right, everyone, inrludinic Ralph Le-Hoy, looks on in amazement as Dirk llonsutto steals the hall from the hands of a Lincoln defender. P«gr 94 Jay Vees Hecord 36 Ignatiuft 55 Ignatius Klyriu C Catholic . . . 36 66 Ignatiu Ignatiuw 67 1 jenatiuM (lanlon Cenlnil • • 38 40 Ignatius IgnatiuM 53 licnatiuM 48 Ignatius 58 Ifnaliu 32 Ignatius John Marshall ...� 71 51 Ignatius Ignatius 57 55 54 60 56 35 47 41 68 68 56 61 57 I irk pro slon of «hc ball Uur Spirited Frosh The freshman basketball team, coached by Father J. J. Rossing, S.J., played a schedule of twenty-three games, a longer schedule than either the varsity or junior varsity. After a poor start the frosh cagers showed signs of gradual improvement, but they were continually jinxed by a rash of pre-game jitters. The team’s final record was twelve wins and eleven losses. Frank Szafranski led the team in scoring with a total of 219 points. He was followed by Chuck Cybulski with 178 points and Dave Schostck with 125 points. Defensive stalwarts Tom O'Malley and Ray Reinhart completed the starting quintet. Father Rossing plans his team’s strategy during a time out. THE FRESHMAN TEAM. Front rote: Sehostek, Reinhart, Greuney, Szafranski, Belter, Fiulko, McNcalv, Garrity, mgr.; second rote: Patton, mgr., Delaney, Knspar, Ploueha, Cogan, O’Malley, Cybulski, Sullivan, mgr. Page 96 Above: Froth star Frank Szufranski drive in for a lay-up; Mow: no hold barred an I)uve Seho� tck lake the ball away from a Holy Name player. Frosh Hecord Went High ... 18,38 Rhode .........29,23 Lincoln ........28,18 Si. Joseph . . . 22, 41 Holy Name .. 53,50 Latin ......... 59,51 St. Edward . . 37, 25 Fuirview ..........20 Parma ............ 38 Ignatius . . 32, 54 Ignatius . . 48, 43 Ignatius . . 21, 32 Ignatius . 35. 40 Ignatius . . 38, 37 Ignatius . 48. 44 Ignatius . . 30, 35 Ignatius . . . . . 46 Ignatius . . ... 24 Above: Tom O'Malley jump out of the reach of a Holy Name player to ink a field goal from mid-court. P«ge 97 JOHN STAVOLE Left Field GEORGE O’DONNELL First Base FRANK HUMENIK Shortstop TERRY CONWAY Center Field DICK MIHALUS Second Base JOHN JOHNS Third Base TERRY HAYES Right Field BASEBALL ED BERKICH Catcher Diamond Cats Aim for City Title With ten veterans returning to the lineup, and with three strong pitchers to lead the Wildcats on the diamond, this year's baseball squad stands a good chance of regaining the city title which it relinquished last year. Returning from last year’s first string are George O’Donnell, Ed Berkich, Frank Humenik, in the infield; and Terry Hayes, Terry Conway, and Dick Pohlman, in the outfield. Terry Hayes, however, will probably change off with Berkich behind the plate, and Pohhnan this year may see action on the pitching mound. Most promising of the Wildcat pitchers is John Hammett who has seen three years of senate competition. Right behind him will be senior Paul Klcinhenz and junior Chuck Mazza. Mr. (.onroy, S.J. and Mr. Coyle talk over prospect for llic season with pitcher John Hammett and Dick I’ohlman. page 99 Terry (ionway nn l Tom WnfTen kIiow their form, above. left, while distance men Ron Hischof, Dick Walsh, and Ron Kovul look on; right, Tony I’alumlio and John Smith witness Tom Mott’s start for the high hurdles. Cinder Cats Get tilt to Fast Start NEW MEMBERS of the varsity track team pose with Coach Wirt , at the beginning of the seuson. Seated: Roy, McBride, Kilbane, Mihulus, Tumor, and Socha; Handing: Coach Wirtz, Dawson, Miller, and McNulty. THE GOLFERS POSE for a formal picture before journeying out to the link : Mr. Laura, roach, Hugh Convery, Dan O’Callahan, Carl Lni� , ami Dirk Grolh. Sprint] Calls I'urth Turfmen, Harqueteers THREE TENNIS HOPE-FULS rxrhangr a bit of rarqurt lore with Mr. I.ynrh before their first aenatr inatrh: Maurice Cogan, John Kilbane, and George Hahn. Both Cogan and Kilbane plared well in the city tournament laxt year. ENTHUSIASM Activities St. Francis Xavier converted and baptized thousands of pagans in the ten short years he spent as a missionary in India and Japan. The Saint’s fiery enthusiasm made his missionary life a whirlwind of intense activity. Xavier debated w ith the pagan priests. He wrote countless letters to encourage his helpers and report to Rome. He managed the finances of the Jesuit order in the East. He put Christian beliefs to music and sang Christ’s message to anyone who would listen to him. In his intense struggle for souls Xavier used his talents to the utmost. We Ignatians who take part in extra-curricular activities reflect the enthusiasm and varied talents of St. Francis. Like Xavier we sing, write, debate, organize, collect money, and teach catechism. Our teachers and moderators encourage and direct us in all these after school activities with but one end in mind, that we will become effective, responsible, and enthusiastic leaders in Christ’s campaign against the pagan world. P«ge 103 F.nlhu ia«m rrvrhni a peak al the rallies, hen we cheered the success of our fellow students. DANCE CHAIRMAN J. MeCafferty with Ii!m diilr I . W'al«h checks on the bid collected so far by M. Olmstcad, J. Roscclli. C. Jacobson, and C. Miscncr at the Sodality Christmas Dance. SANTA’S HELPERS. Father Kan-uch, D. Szoradi, and J. Hill, left, deliver the canned food; T. Carry and J. Roscclli, above, hand food baskets to T. Kasper. page 104 PREFECT J. BRADY outline!) the next meeting with officers J. Roseelli, T. Garry, J. I ackamp, J, Hill and A. Cuira. Uur Goal Is Heaven Our Sodality meetings every Wednesday morning were important events; we always learned from them ways of becoming more Christ-like apostles. In the course of the year we discussed our experiences at the Summer School of Catholic Action, planned masses and rosary devotions in St. Mary’s, served as spirited backers of all school activities. We had our social life, too. We sponsored mixers with St. Augustine’s and Lourdes, decorated and danced at our Christmas party. Finally, we served the needs of others. At Christmas we sang for the sick and aged, gave needed food to the poor by our canned food drive. We were trying to live the Sodality way of life. THE CHOIR sings at the Sodality-sponsored Mass of St. Stanislaus. page 105 ACTIVE SOPHOMORE SO DALI STS, left, plan ihcir U. It. drive with moderator Father Mcnchen. They are Hans, Majsler, Hart, I lager tv, Liv.llc, and McBride. Sodalint-nrti l Chuck Moravec, above right, kept the hulletin hoard up to date with Bob Knpitan's help. HOLY COMMUNION at the Mass in honor of St. Stanislaus was distributed by Father Kanuch, with Pat llussey as his server. Sodality Minded As Sophomore Sodalists our aim was to live fully the way of life upon which we had entered the year before. We therefore heard many talks on mental prayer, the examination of conscience, the value of the sacraments. For our main activities we hacked the U. B.’s drive for subscriptions as well as its campaign for clean literature. We also kept the school informed and interested in all the Sodality's activities by our bulletin board opposite the Principal's office. We entered the Freshman Sodality to he closer to Christ through Mary. Father McMahon and Mr. O’Reilly explained the rules to us ami showed us how to make them part of our lives. In May we were formally received into the select hand of Mary's servants. We had decided that the Sodality would help us become more fervent Catholics, help us grow in grace and sanctity. Now we were Sons of Mary. FRESHMAN APPLICANTS FOR THE SODALITY. From roir: O’Neill, Kmieeik, Van Rellegliein, Unt, Suclima, Geachke, Schindler, Dillon; trcond row: WaflYn. J. MeMnnamon, Zeller, Proctor, Me« aro� . Linden, Friedel; back row: Mansfield, Cadek, Fr. Mc- Mahon, director, Yartr. West. Wr IIimiiiiii! Mary’s Sons OIIIMt UtESIIMAN CANDIDATES. On the ground: Sikora, liuckard, Kokora, iiirkimcr. Pack, Jirka, Worley, Haiku. Plourlia, Mr. O’Reilly, director, Creaney, Kelly, f.o(an, Morrow, Koehler, Vyhnal, Meyer, Dolcini, Itaker, Schontek, llarubin; on I hr tcp� : Warner, Sullivan, Little, Itrady, Reiter, Ruchtinec, Dempsey, Murray, Cipra, Crilfin, WaUh, Sammon, Itrown, Raier, Foley, Swingle, Hodge, Fink, llinkel, I .a mb. Chin nook, Keefe, Roger , Manning, Patton, l.eonard. ARTISTS AT WORK. Above left: Joe Hrnudn-bur, 1’iiul Rrabanrr. Chuck .Novak, anil Joe RoUf. foril make a colorful ilropovcr; above: Ed Mad-den walchn John Rook create another lYanuU poster. Paint and Pnsters We painted signs; we publicized events; we staged a rally; we worked hard to instill in others our own school spirit. On stairwell drop signs, on carefully lettered posters, we worked overtime. We saw to it that the gym was splashed with color for the rallies; we hacked the business drives of the annual and school play. We painted, printed, had fun; and when we saw others enjoy our signs we were amply rewarded. page 108 THE FINAL TOUCH la applied by artiata Chuck Moravec and Hal Dietrich. Tickets, finances SUPER SALESMEN Ed Wojtaslewfot and Don Callagher push ticket sales with help from Mr. Bowman, their moderator. As members of the Ignatius Athletic Association we handled the tickets for all the year’s sport and social events. We also handled finances for the IGNATIAN yearbook and the Harlequins’ play. Because a lot of money passed through our window in the course of a year, and because Mr. Bowman, S. J., showed us how to keep careful records of every dollar we handled, we gained more business experience than the average student at Ignatius. We arc now confident and well-trained salesmen. MONEY MEN Ed Menes, Paul Brabancc, Joe Brundabur, and John Nagy line up out� ide the Ignatius vault. page 109 ’ RTERS rend over ihe articles they wrote for the Christmas issue. Sealed: Crowe, Frawlcy, Bickimer, rerrttto; stand,ng: Cretan. Woodward. Drnttar. Kaoitan. Madden and Welsh Studter, PACE EDITORS, belotc left, Novak, Docll, Hraclt and McCaf-ferty have their page plans approved by editor-in-chief Joe Koscclli. Below: Ilngorty, Siroky, Tonior, and Bodnar compare pictures. page 110 EYE Scribblers We enjoyed putting out a paper: planning pages, assigning stories, writing dopy, pasting up proofs. And when The Eye came out we weren't satisfied with the results but always tried to improve each succeeding issue. Editor Joe Roscclli added two new features to the paper: his editor's column and Jim Hill's “Auto Kinks.” Chuck Novak thought of highlighting two outstanding senior personalities every issue rather than one. We did more than put out a paper. We entered contests, attended conventions, sponsored a day of recollection for other high school journalists. All in all, we made the name of Ignatius and The Eye known throughout the city. FEATURE WRITERS check for ini� tukcs in their articles. .Seated: G. Porter, C. O'Donnell, W. Lee; ttantlinn: S. Weber, T. Kasper, J. Ilill, and J. Myers. page 111 WAITING FOR BREAKFAST after marching to the Hollenden are Mr. J. Hearn , director, Mr. I). Vandcr Vennet, moderator, J. Renfro, M. Moran, J. Myers, and G. Martau. The Cymbals Clang Our hand was really two hands. During the football season and for the St. Patrick’s day parade we were a snappy marching band. Our spirited playing and precision formations provided a good halftime show at the games and allowed Ignatius to again make a good showing in the Charity Game hand contest. Then in the early spring we became a concert hand and together with the glee club presented an enjoyable evening of entertainment for our parents and friends. We bad our own entertainment, too. There was a gym night for band members only, and then after Easter we went to the Military Hall. That night we danced to music that we didn’t have to make. page 112 THE IGNATIUS HAND. Front: Mr. Vandcr Vennet, Hoislbauer, Itrnfru, Kysela, J. Hou Sliinan, Zwcidinf(rr, Stewart, J. Kirkhope, T. Kirkhope; second row: Van Hcllcghrni, HoufYord, Nauntan, Zeller, Dietrich, J. McManunion, M: r-tuu. Acker; third rote: Brown, I . Greene, Weber, Hoebiner, Hopkins, Haier, J. Greene; fourth rote: Kerncr, Kale bick, G. Hou-Sliman, Mnr al, Harrell, T. MrManumon, Garnx. Myers; hack rote: Barnes, Kastalter, Jacob'on, O'Neill, Kokora, llalcik. Waller, Moran. EVERYONE IS IN STEP as we practice a drill for the half-lime show. INTENT ON THE DIRECTIONS of Mr. V.nder Vrnnrt ln« (lM Hub harmonize at Si. John’ hospital. r. . V . .. , ' rr. .lienchen adjust the P«dd.n f„r (;huck J-cobM.n who went with the glee Hub to distribute randy. Carols Filled the Air For the first time in many years the Ignatius Glee Club became an all-year activity. First on our musical calendar was the mass in honor of St. Stanislaus. Then we focused all our attention on Christmas carols. They numbered fifteen by the time we visited hospitals to bring Christ’s joy to the aged and ill. Then it was lime to learn the music of Jerome Kern and Fred Waring in preparation for the Diocesan Festival Chorus. Our big night of the year came on April 26. when we joined with the band to present our annual Pop Concert at St. Patrick’s Hall. THE GOOD SISTERS nt St. John’s served cake und pop to chorister Bob Welsh, Paul Siroky, uud Jerry Lackamp. page 114 SEAMUS FLYNN, HE WAS MY PAL, •iiiRx Tony Stringer, below, at the St. Augustine mixer, while John Hammett, Terry Conway, ami Jack Riley stand by for harmony. Jim llill looks thirsty, below right, as Chuck Moravee ladies up puneh at the Christmas dance. Thu Band Played Dn When the pumpkins were mellow and the turkeys were plump, an air of gaiety swept over St. Patrick’s hall. It was the night of our Thanksgiving Dance. As we waltzed or shuflled around the dance floor, our dates remarked how cleverly the hall had been decorated. We passed these compliments along to the persons responsible, to Terry Conway and the senior class officers. We heard similar remarks at the Christmas Dance, when the Sodality officers changed the hall into a winter wonderland, complete with skaters, snowmen and Santa Claus. Finally, a few weeks before graduation, came the glamorous senior prom at a downtown hotel. Everything was right to the last detail as was befitting the last event of our successful social season. TOM S1NNOTT AND RUSS HORN pau� e for a moment with their date beside the cheerful ho t for the Tiiimk«gi ing dunce. page 115 DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND AWOKE to the strain of the Ignatius fight song that Sunday morning as we marched with our Dads to the Ilollenden Hotel. Had Shared With Us In School Activities page 116 WE ASSISTED DEVOUTLY at Mass with our fathers. I-ater we went up to receive Communion. The Fathers Club planned a whole calendar of events for us to share with Dad. Soon after school started we took the whole family out to Parmadale for the get-together picnic. In October some of us spoke at the freshman parents night: we explained the program of athletics and activities here at Ignatius. Wo will long remember how we went with Dad to St. John’s Cathedral for the annual Communion Mass. Afterwards we walked proudly down Supc-rior Avenue, hoping all Cleveland would see. Near the end of the year the Dads Club raffled a house to help defray the expense of our education. Dad and I worked together in selling chances for the raffle, and we both were present when the winner was announced. The Fathers Club made both Dad and me a part of Ignatius. MODERATOR OF THE FATHERS CLUB, Fr. I'ingstock, In-line, chut ut the breakfust with the retiring officers, Mr. Gurry and Mr. Van Auken. Fr. Kurrill, right, distributes Communion to Mr. Jack Hearn . page 117 FRESHMAN DEBATERS learn from Mr. O'Reilly how lo organize and present their arguments. Sealed: R. Walter, C. Suchina, N. Sullivan, F. Yartz, E. Tomor; xfnm i ig, T. Kelly, I). Ina. C. West, and F. Bodnar. To think and express our thoughts, these were the objectives we sought in the debate and speech squads. Mr. O’Reilly started us off in debating, teaching us the form and basic arguments used in debate. Mr. Lynch then took over and helped us to apply these principles to the national debate topic. We learned more and more the value of a treasure of information plus a wealth of experience in self-expression. As members of the speech squad we participated in individual events tournaments held throughout the city. Tim Garry, our most experienced speaker, delivered Patrick Henry’s famous oration. Near the end of the year two of us, Larry Leslie in humorous declamation, and Jerry I ickamp in dramatic won medals in the district speech tournament and earned the right to represent Ignatius in the state speech finals held at Columbus. THESE FOUR DEBATERS, Bob Welsh, Andy Guachwan, A1 Guira, and Marly Patton represented Ignatiu in most of the senior debate tournament) throughout the year. page 118 SOPHOMORE SPEAKERS, above. Hopkins. Krandahur, HoufTord, and Alr.berRcr compare different versions of a speech; meanwhile sophomore debaters, right. Gross, McBride, Kapilan, and Iloislhauer investigate the debate material file. Masters of Poise and Persuasion IIII.E 1-AltlO I.ESI.IE REGORDS his prize-winning selection from “Alice in Wonderland,” Jerry Uckiimp, Dave McGinnis, John Weber, and Tim Garry register mixed reactions. RADIO 11AM RON MAYEB, sealed, Kives Tom Ka� prr ■ lesson in short save broadcasting. IN THE PHYSICS I.AIt, belote. Neil Kawnar, Joe Roseelli, and John Frain experiment with electrical apparatus. A GIANT GENERATOR, above, rommunds the interest of Jim Hill, Ray Graham, Bill Kidney, and lairry l slie. page 120 HFIIIND HIS LECTURE TABLE Fr. Slejskal explain ihr vacuum lube to -ag -r urnior ri«nti� t-. Probers of Nature, Science, the World MECHANIC DAVE PAUL explain the carburetor to W. Carri ont R. Hnlrik, J. Croican, I . Siroky, and J. Zickc . No other activity in the school could hoast a larger attendance at its meetings than the science club. We rolled out of bed and came down to school forty-five minutes earlier in order to probe more deeply into the wonders of science than the ordinary class time allowed. This year most of the meetings were on some phase of radio or electricity. Father Stejskal conducted the earlier meetings and then we were encouraged to build crystal and tube sets ourselves. Later in the year members gave talks on the atom and various forms of engines. We found that these talks and the opportunity for added experimentation gave us extra interest and ability in understanding the subject matter of our daily physics classes. In January we put our books aside and devoted three days solely to talking with God. Out at St. Stanislaus in Parma we seniors had the privilege of making a closed retreat. New to us was the early 6:15 rising, the reading at table, the silence between instructions in the chapel. But we accepted the daily order and tried our hardest to make a good retreat. Here at school we underclassmen attended the retreat talks given by Fathers Dosch and McCum miskey. The long talks, the silence, the emphasis on spiritual reading were difficult. But we didn't want to keep others from making a good retreat, and so we prayed to God and asked Him to help us. our classmates, our parents and teachers. We finished the retreat desirous to be better Catholics and better Ignatians. Rev. D. R. Doseh, S. J., F rethman-Sophomore Retreat Matter Rev. J. H. McCummiskey, S. J., Junior Retreat Matter Fr. Hoggins led u in the Way of the Cross during; the freshniun retreat. Marly Car-rity and Jim Jirka were two of the acolytes. SENIOR MISSION COLLECTORS John Hammett and Frank ilumenik receive award from their moderator Fr. Vana a junior John Stavole look on with envy. Beqtjars For Patna, Tower Club PHILATELISTS, belotc, Hob Phillips, Pete Fegen, and Doit identify u rare commemorative issue. page 124 CLASSICISTS POUR OVER THE TEXT of Cicero' Pro Archia. Hrlttte, tratrd: J. Weber. E. Menes, J. Rade; landing: D. Kirk inter, and C. Novak. Night: Stanley Weber watches as Fr. PiiiK«loek awards the I.atin trophy to Andy Gunrhwan for win-niiiK second place. Membership in the classical club lasted for only a few months, for its purpose is to prepare better students in the classical course for the annual Interscholastic Latin Contest. This year Andy Guschwan and Stanley Weber placed second and thirteenth respectively in competition with students from all the other Jesuit high schools in the midwest. Classicists, Honor Flos Membership in the National Honor Society meant that we combined scholastic ability with the moral qualities of leadership and dependability. ASSE.Mltl.EI FOR AN 8:30 MEETING of the N. II. S. arc, teated: C. Novak, J. Hill, J. lairkamp; tlanding, ( . Martini. J. Roseelli, M. Lavalle C. O’Donnell, and G. Porter. New members were elected later in the year. Jof BoufTord Mild hi unties seem Id be ihe nourcr of this lieated disrus«ion brlwrrn Kurl Kie-. ler and Al uira. ft TO RUSS HORN liusiness Mgr. BILL GARRISON Lighting JIM BRADY Student Director BILL RYAN Scenery On the nights of April 10, 11, and 12 the Harlequins again walked the hoards. They presented the modern comedy “George Washington Slept Here” by George Kaufman and Moss Hart. Jim Hill had the lead and AI Guira. Dick Berg, Joe Brandahur. and Kurt Riessler played the main supporting roles. For more than a month before the opening night Bill Ryan was busy behind stage planning and building the sets. Helping him were Frank Hrach, Marty Patton, Phil Stadter, and Jim McCafferty. Bill Garrison and Bill Kyscla were busy at the same time borrowing spots and putting the strip lighting in position. George Seidel and his crew were also hunting up all the props needed for the performance. Opening night saw a performance that brought lots of laughs and was also a demonstration of precision cooperation between the many distinct crews that hel|N'd in the production. A major share of the credit therefore belongs to Jim Brady who as student director correlated the activities of all the crews, and to Mr. Koncrman. S. J., the faculty moderator. The Harlequins Present Jim Hill, Jo Itrandahur, and Jerry I.ackamp join Dick Berg in drowning the mortgage on their tumble-down estate. “George Washington Slept Here” Hours of planning went into the building of the sets. Chuck Ward, Frank Hrarh, Hill Ryan, .Marty Button, und I’hil Stadter are pictured here in the initial stages of that planning. The 1953 IGMTIAN Our annual this year is something new, different, and, we hope, interesting. It is new in the larger page size, in the fact that we cut out advertising this year, in the gold embossed cover. Our distinctive theme, distinctive layout, and distinctive art work make this year’s hook different. Finally, we planned the cartoons, candids. and action pictures all with the hope that they would make the 1953 IGNATIAN a true and interesting picture of our school life. Editor-in-Chief.....................George O’Donnell Assistant Editor............................Jim Hill Art Editor...............................Larry Leslie Editorial Staff..........Terry Conway, Jim Doell, John Frain. Russ Horn, Jerry Lackamp, Pat McManamon, John Myers, Chuck Novak, John Rock. Tom Sinnott Business Manager................Ed Wojtasiewicz Business Staff.......Ed Berkich, John Hammett, Mike Lavelle, Norm Prosser, Tony Stringer, Dick Walters. Jerry Whelan m .Mike Ijvelle, Jerry Whelan, and .Norm Prosser were three members of the business staff who went out from school to get business patrons and sponsors for the annual. page 128 ICNATIAN EDITORIAL STAFF. Sealed: C. Novak, R. Horn, P. McMuniimon, J. Rork; standing. J. Frain, T. Sinnoll, J. I)oell, and J. Myers. Artist I irry I nlir and editor George O'Donnell mid Jim Hill, below. cooperated in laying out I In- hook mid writing the ropy. Ed Wojtasicwicz, right, handled tin finances almost single-handed. page 129 SPONSORS Most Kev. Edward F. Hoban Very Rev. Marshall L. Lochbiler, S.J. Most Rev. Floyd L. Begin Very Rev. John J. O’Brien, S.J. Very Rev. Frederick E. Welfle, S.J. Rev. Francis I . Callan. S.J. Rev. Lawrence R. Finncrty Rev. Adcll)ert J. Gasscrt Rev. Thomas F. Murray, S.J. Rev. W. H. Randel Rev. J. J. Rossing, S.J. Rev. W. P. Thor,)c Rev. Walter Tulley Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Atol and Family Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barkley Mr. F. A. Boufford Class 4-B Peter T. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Coone Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Creadon Daniel P. Crowe Mr. and Mrs. James R. Delaney Dennis J. Dcmbec J. P. Fegen Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Foley, Jr. Ceorge J. Hahn Ix uis G. Hehman Ignatius-Loyola Alumni Ass'n. Al Petit! Machinery Co. 1334 W. 117th St. The Athletic Shop St. Ignatius llifch School The liookittorc St. Ignatius High School The (Cafeteria St. IfcnatiuK High School Campolo Aluminum AwniiiK Co. 15309 Ixirain Ave. Cannon Tailoring Co. 124 S. Clark Ave. The Cleveland Saw and Mfg. Co. 1173 E. 58th St. The Columbus Metal Stamping Co. 11900 Harvard Ave. Conrad's Religious Goods 2946 Ixirain Ave. David's Mens Wear 11642 Detroit Ave. Fairview Mens Shop 21695 I.orain ltd. F. J. Kaspar Scale Co. 6700 Storer Ave. Frank anil Betty Woodsida's Rest, and Del. 2927 Bridge Ave. Frank Dydo Rakcry 2439 Trcmont St. Thomas Jcrman Mr. and Mrs. P. Joyce Mrs. B. Judge Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kapitan Mr. and Mrs. Sam I.anasa I ourdcs Academy Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McCafferty Frank McCaffrey Patrick F. McGreal Mr. and Mrs. I. E. McIntyre Martin T. Moran Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nemec Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Novak Mr. and Mrs. J. M. O’Donnell Robert Phillips The Fraser Paving Co. 1269 Manor Park, Ukewood General Printing Co. 4015 Clark Ave. Gluntz Brass and Aluminum Co. 10803 llurvard A� r. Gowin Heating and Service Co. 1104 LllMfiM ltd. Housecraft Remodeling ISIS E. 76 PI. Independent Press 2212-18 Superior Ave. Industrial Paper Products Co. 1265 W. 2nd St. J. C. Stepanrk and Son 4501 Clark Ave. John Carroll University University Heights Kaases Bakery 2836 Ix rain Ave. Kurtz Drug Co. 14715 Detroit Ave. I.arknmp's Window Shades 10543 St. Clair Ave. Lake Erie Screw Corp. 13001 Athens Ave. Jordan's Camera Supply 3802 W. 23th St. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Radc Mr. H. M. Radican Mrs. Mary C. Rocco Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Roscelli Arthur J. Rothcnbcrgcr, Jr. St. Ignatius Fathers Club Dr. C. P. Scanlon Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sepsi Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Spicer Louis F. Stacho D. R. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Traczyk Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Vyhnal R. J. Wilhelms, Jr. David Winkel Mahoney-Fraser Construction Co. 1240 Standard Bldg. The MrGorray Bros. Co. 3040 I .ora in Ave. The Mooney Iron Works Co. 3319 E. 80th Si. Neil O'Connor, Florist 27225 Wolf Road Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. 3209 Chester Ave. Riverside Pharmacy 2252 Wooster Rd. Shannon Brothers Trucking South Side Hardware 2358 Professor Ave. The Standard Brewing Co. 5801 Train Ave. Stella Vacha Stand H-10, West Side Market Terra Distributing Co. 4501 Prospect Ave. Tru-Fit Serew Products Corp. 13000 Athens Ave. The Van Rooy Coffee Co. 2900 Detroit Ave. William lloislhauer: Builder 6655 Broadview Rd. Women's Federal Savings and lx an 320 Superior Ave. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Abel Kdward Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Jay L. Arnold Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Auckley Augustus J. Baker, M.I). Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bapst Mr. and Mrs. John Berkich Berry Funeral Home Harry Beyer Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Bickimer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Biley Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Boggins Joseph Bogus I)r. and Mrs. M. R. Bosch Miss Helen M. Brady John Brucning John Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. 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