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

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Bright Spot of Ohio City Campus Driving down Lorain Ave. and West 25th street can be a depressing experience. Down Lorain you see such sights as a recreation center, a lumber yard, the Hot Dog Inn and Uncle Vinny's Funhouse. Down West 25th Street, you see such scenes as the West Side Market. Lutheran Medical Center, a store front church, and a bum or two. But there is a bright spot in this neighborhood, a sort of an oasis. Just past West 30th and Lorain appears the St. Ignatius campus mall. The mall did not appear until 1976 when the then president of St. Ignatius. Fr. O'Reilley. appropriated the street for the school's campus, transforming it into one of the brightest spots in Ohio City. The mall is central to the life on the Ignatius campus. Some students eat their lunches there, some complete their homework on it. some even clean it up after school serving detentions, while others find it a nice place to talk to friends or catch some ZZZ's. Because of the green, rolling hills, the flowers, and the picturesque quality of the brick laden sidewalk, the mall appeals to most everyone. The mall is also the center of the Ignatius campus, and makes it unique among Cleveland area high schools. Three seperate buildings surround the mall and are linked together by it. The students travel between the Science building. Loyola Hall, and the The St. Mary Shrine makes the mall look more college-like and is a constant reminder of our Christianity. Junior Tom Vamospercsi finds himself at peace on the mall. 10 Student Life St. Ignatius College building many times during the course of the day. The mall becomes an outdoor corridor, busy during the changing of classes and nearly empty during class periods. But the mall also serves the community as well as the needs of the students. It adds beauty and charm to the neighborhood and provides the people of the area with a place to enjoy nature. The mall is definitely an asset to the school and Ohio City. It is just one of the many aspects of our school that we will have fond memories of after we have graduated.

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Behind It AH BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE Both academics and after school life are very important parts of the life of St. Ignatius students. The academics at St. Ignatius are among the best offered in the area, making them a traditional trademark of the school. However, without an active afterschool life, students attending Ignatius would have a difficult time relieving their tensions. Therefore, although separate, both academics and out of school activities are nevertheless related, for they are both a necessary part of an Ignatian’s life. The high academic standards have always been the trademark of Ignatius. They are both stressed by the faculty and parents as well as strived for by the students. During the process of achieveing these expectations, all classmen participate in tough, demanding courses. Freshmen are quickly introduced to high school life by a curriculum that would be considered demanding anywhere in the country. However, most freshmen adjust to the work admirably. The sophomore courses are more difficult, and their curriculum includes Biology and Sophomore Service, which has been commended by the city as a valient social project. Juniors and seniors have a choice of regular classes or more difficult A.P. courses. They are also provided with a greater variety of courses to choose from. However important academics may be, without a social life, St. Ignatius could not possibly function as a learning institution. The social life at school, as well as after school organizations and sports, offer the students a break from their school work. These include parties, dates, sports events and even part-time jobs. All of these activities are important because they help students deal with the academic rigors better. No matter how dissimilar academics and student life may seem, they are both very important aspects of the Ignatius experience. The academics aid the student in growing intellectually and direct him towards college. The student's social life helps him grow in maturity and responsibility. Their responsibility is one of juggling both a social and school life. At St. Ignatius, this is one of the hardest tasks, but most students seem to achieve this goal. Academics is and will probably always be the binding factor and trademark of St. Ignatius. But the social life of its students is also a very important aspect and one the students themselves hope will always be present. Senior fim Breen settles himself on the mall with a textbook While logging some sleep in the shade, unior Kevin f'orrestol is oblivious to the fast-paced school day. Student Life Academics 9

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The outside corridor which connects the three buildings is complete with benches and shade Sophomore Porker Nosh thrills a group on iho moll with a story regarding his exploits on the swimming team. Senior Ken I lei stern emerges from the science building. St. Ignatius College is still engnnred above the doors of the mom building, though it bus long since changed to the high school level. Campus 11