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

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4 Rick Dworznick takes a timeout during another one of Fr. Ron Torino's productions, this time its Scapino, a light hearted play set in Italy. Theme Nexus between the three and allows each to experience and learn from each other. As opposed to the other high schools which are located in specific cities and serve the needs of that area, very few students of St. Ignatius live as near to their campus as other high school students live to theirs. This key distinction shows the benefits of the centrally located St. Ignatius which caters to no select group. Students here bring with them a part of the community in which they live and share this with students of possibly totally different backgrounds. In fact, by interacting with students from different areas and backgrounds, many students gain their first knowledge of the various parts of Cleveland. This exchange of information not only helps the student learn more about others and themselves in a deeper way, but it also contributes to a more unified Cleveland. At the same time the students experience a

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from Sandusky quarries. It is in view of these facts that St. Patrick's Church may be viewed as a prime example of a unified community working together to accomplish a goal. In much the same way. St. Ignatius serves as the focal point of unifying force for many residents of Cleveland and its nearby suburbs. The only high school in the Cleveland area that can claim to bring students from such a great variety of cities, it provides the students with a most valuable environment for their education. St. Ignatius students make the daily trek to school from areas as diversified as Cleveland. Cleveland Ills.. Euclid. Parma. University Uts., and Fairview Park, just to name a few. St. Ignatius may therefore be considered the nexus of the east. west, and south sides of Cleveland. It bridges the gap Mr. Thomas Pasko recounts the plot of an upcoming video cassette selection he will show in Reading class. Through the use of his VCR. Mr. Pasko ties the world of literature in with the realm of modern video technology. As this group of seniors wait for their I.D. cards to be processed, they finally realize that summer is over. Several students intercept Fr. Lawrence Ober as he prepares to add yet another plant to his room. Theme 3

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Jeff Congeni turns upfield after shaking loose a would-be tackier and into the arms of another Padua Bruin. The fans of the Wildcats show their spirit and support in many ways. Some Individuals even paint their faces blue and gold. form of history class simply by walking to a bus-stop or rapid station as they pass one of several churches or homes or the well known West Side Market. Through this discovery of Clevelands past as well as that of its resources and diverse sub-communities. Cleveland becomes a more meaningful and vibrant metropolis with each trip to the rapid station adding to its future. In view of the vast contributions to the city and the dedication shown to the growth of its students St. Ignatius High School, the nexus is of unparalled and. to some individuals, unexpected importance. Behind its rather subdued and seemingly cramped facade. St. Ignatius fulfills a vital and incredibly far reaching role. St. Ignatius High School may even be viewed as a vital source of life’s blood for Cleveland’s future as well as an incomperable contributor to the growth of many high school students. Having completed registering for the 1982-83 school year, this group of students rushes eagerly from the Student Center in an effort to make the most of their last few minutes of summer freedom. Theme 5