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

Page 12 text:

Steffens, Shriver bring to Ignatius Beseiged by autograph seeking students. Shriver gladly signed each paper thrust m his direction Works of the French poet Baudelaire are brought to life through the dramatic interpretations of actor-poet Roger Steffens excitement Students of St. Ignatius this year were exposed to current events in areas ranging from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the political promises of “Election 72”. More than once was the student body brought together into assembly to share the talents of various celebrities. Roger Steffens first graced the campus. In one hour the famous actor-poet accomplished things which many an English teacher might envy. Effective gestures and well-toned voice captured the attention of his entire audience as he brought out the full nuance and meaning of his selections. He climaxed his performance with a modern-day interpretation of the assassination of Julius Caesar. Most students left the assembly period grateful for an enjoyable break in the daily routine of classes.

Page 11 text:

Big Brothers Crutch Frosh In Need Desire to team about the school community in which he lives is reflected m the face of Pete Corrigan as he intently receives the Baffled, befuddled and bemud-dled faces deluged info the Sullivan Gym. where they were greeted by enlightened and experienced seniors. It was freshmen orientation-registration day, a da) normally set aside for aspirins and Alka-Selzcrs. However, the Big Brothers, under the organization of Joe l oner, turned the operation into, as moderator Fr. Joseph Scltarf S.J. remarked, the smoothest running orientation day we’ve ever had.” Starting the day off with a mass, these seniors helped the frosh surv ive the ordeals of paying tuition buying books, and finding lockers. After this, each freshman homeroom was equipped with I wo Big Brother Chairmen. These seniors along with informing the class of the idiosyncrasies of Ignatius life, assisted in Student Council elections, freshman retreats, selling spirit buttons, and transporting the class to the Saint Hdwards football game. It was originally hoped that each freshman would have his own Big Brother, like last year. However, the shortening of homeroom period from 30 to 10 minutes unfortunately made this plan unfeasable. Apparently Big Brother Terry Bugos doesn't think his comment was that funny, but Frank Greenland quickly observes the reaction of a fellow classmate

Page 13 text:

The everyday class schedule did not last for long, though. For only two days later the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. R. Sargent Shriver. brought the world of politics into our student center before the Ignatius student body. Ignatius faculty, and guests from other schools. All the excitement of the National Convention issues, body guards, the news media filled the bustling beehive as students posed pointed questions and the candidate delivered political promises. Though the assembled multitude gave tacit approval to his proposals to stop the Viet Nam war, though the crowd silently agreed with his assertion that government should give aid to private schools, nothing could truly be said to excite those present more than his solemn promise that the St. Fd's game would be replayed. As ho roads the notes for his speech, an attentive Sa gent Shrivor listens to the whispered words of Monsignor Novicky and Pat Boyle. Already pleasantly surprised by an enthusiastic reception from a group of Ignatians. Shriver was further astounded when they presented him with a Soul Food Day ticket. During the course of his characterizations. Roger Steffens offered comments on subjects ranging from Shakespeare to gaping anuses. KKHIKIII 9