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

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Right: The Christmas atmosphere pervaded school during December. Kevin Lavin was one of many students who helped decorate the Christmas tree in the Student Center Below Right: An essential for the success of a school drive is strong student participation. Gerry Steffon contributes his support in working in Room 125. Canned Food Drive Headquarters. CAN DRIVE WARMS XMAS December sowed the seeds of winter as the chilling gusts of the first snow alerted all to make provisions for a Siberian cold wave. Although the first-nipped climate gave rise to frostbite and chattering teeth, it failed to hamper hearty students from giving of themselves above and beyond the call of duty. The final month of the year involved more work than play as shown in the Harlequin production of Look Homeward Angel, the month's first big event. With the guidance of Fr. Ronald Torina, S.J., the Harlequins performed on the nights of December 2-3, 8-9. The play met with success through surprising turnouts. The annual Canned Food Drive got off to a slow start but late returns by procrastinating students created numerous Christmas dinners for the poor of the Near West Side. The drive lasted from November 20 until December 15 nurtured by Mr. Bert Polito and the members of the Student Community Involvement Program. Christmas vacation provided a pleasant retreat for weary students. Thoughts of schoolwork were forgotten as Christmas and its many pleasantries became the order of the day. The three week lay off enabled students to recharge their engines and return to school with optimism for the new year. t8 ' Christmas

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NOVEMBER: BO-59, 4.00 AND 32° November possessed a different image than preceding months. Transition was prevalent and marked this period. Transition pervaded the atmosphere and brought with it winds of change. The Indian summer came to an abrupt end and the bone chilling weather introduced the winter season. The football team closed their season in a burst of glory as they trounced the Rhodes Rams. The Varsity harriers journeyed to Columbus for the first time since 1968 and participated in the highly competitive State Cross Country Tournament. They finished an admirable eighth and set the stage for the annual cage rivalry with the awesome Latin Lions. The outcome was a one point Latin victory which ended a twenty year winning reign. Grapplers struggled to make weight and endured rigorous workouts in preparation for a gueling season under first year coach Mr. lack Lakus. On the academic scene students were acquainted with the new grading system. Student's complaints were left unanswered and they gradually became accustomed to the new system after cries of grievance. Students began to apply their energy to varied interests as transition permeated the scene and introduced the winter months. Belovs: Most students found the four point system more difficult th.in the old grades by percentage. Wearing heavy clothing due to the increasingly cold weather, Matt Harmody and John Westerh spend their time usefully in study in order to keep up with the new grading system. transition 17

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left: The rally held on December 15 announced the start of Christmas vacation on a high note. One of the many features was an appearance by Kevin Keelan as Santa Claus. Below Left: Generous volunteers sacrificed their time on Saturday the 16 in order to distribute food to the needy of the Near West Side. Tom Gartland was one of these altruistic souls who bore the chilly weather for seven hours. DECEMBER 1 Basketball vs. Lincoln-West Varsity, 76-51 IV, 68-62 2 CEEB Test Fall Play 3 Open House Fall Play 4 Frosh Basketball vs. St. |oe. 42-47 5 8asketbali vs. South Varsity, IV. 72-30 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Frosh Basketball vs. Latin, 45-38 Fall Play 9 Fall Play Wrestling at Rocky River 10 Senior Family Mass Brunswick Tournament 12 Basketball vs. Rhodes Varsity, 72-46 |V. 59-53 Frosh Basketball vs. Padua. 51-30 Frosh Basketball vs. Akron Hoban, 68-50 15 Xmas Vacation after last class Wrestling at John Marshall Basketball vs. West Tech Varsity. 52-55 JV. 61-39 16 Christmas Concert 19 Basketball vs. St. |oe Varsity, 48-61 |V. 69-67, O.T. Frosh Basketball vs. Lake Catholic, 65-41 20 Wrestling at Brecksville 29 Basketball vs. Padua Varsity. 69-60 |V. 42-48 Christmas 19