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

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A? home in his distinguished office. Bert Polito always had the Council moderator lurking nearby to offer welcomed advice whenever minor annoyances would seem unbeatable. Battered by the overload of paperwork that accompanies the position of Student Council President. Bert Polito moves to a friendly chat with the knowledgeable Mike Keating.

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Hoik Qmipmwis IFmsm C miMCIIS ©I? §(PBVIIVM A feeling of benevolence is one of tbe many rewards that can be realized in the Senior Big Brother program, and Bob Gaily experiences this in his rap session with freshman Bob Czamecki. □ he Big Brothers, a rather static program over the past few years, took steps to become more active in initiating freshmen into the mainstream of school life. Headed by senior Jim Skerl. the program had two principle aims. First of all. a Big Brother for each freshman Little Brother — then, and perhaps more importantly. Big Brothers attempted through a two week orientation program to introduce first year students to other aspects of the school besides obvious scholastic and athletic ones. Observers say that although plagued by senior irresponsibility, (many seniors never saw their little brothers after the first visit) the Big Brother organization was more effective in’74 than in previous years. This may be due in large part to the expanded nature of the program as well as the efficient method in which various phases were expedited. Freshman John Visk had no realization that there was anyone who could completely melt away the adversities of freshman year until he met his Big Brother Miko Wypasok. In an effort to learn all about the affairs of Samt Ignatius, freshman Art Lang directs his undivided attention to his Big Brother. Tony Potolicki. who unleashes his vast array of knowledge. 17

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Council Structured Toward Real After an extremely narrow victory in Student Council elections last May, Bert Polilo. Greg Johnson. Tim Feran. and Dan Malloy took cognizance of innumerable problems facing them. Among these was still sagging student spirit While no massive breakthroughs have occurred, there has been throughout the year a respect for Student Council. It has managed to be open to students and administrators alike. Outstanding among Council presidents of the past few years. Bert Polito has successfully combined the talents of his slate with his own charismatic, giggling approach to school politics. Coupled with a relaxed atmosphere around the school, this has allowed for successful mixers, a Homecoming that was described as the best in recent years and. most importantly, an outlook of responsibility as evidenced by student participation in SC1P. the Canned Food Drive, and personal responses to God in the form of prayer meetings. Vice-president Greg Johnson consoles Secretary Tim Feran with words of wisdom concerning an issue brought beforo Student Council. Student Council Treasurer Dan Malloy openly awaits student opinions on the appropriations of money Student Council Officers President Bert Polito. Vice-president Greg Johnson. Secretary Tim Feran, and Treasurer Dan Malloy. 19