St John Neumann High School - Crystal Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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z 3 Frs. Traeger, Leonard, and Becker watch the Homecoming Game against St. Iames. -ww Mr. Weinrich meets one of the many runners at the finish line 1 I

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Abbot Benjamin Mackin lWiscon- sinj, Abbot General Marcel van de Ven lkomej, Cardinal Krol, Abbot Neitzel fPaoli1, and Abbot Sylvester Killeen lwisconsinj joined in the celebration of Mass in honor of St.Iohn Neumann. Student Council President Tom Rafferty gives His Eminence a small token of the

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Btocn PARTY AND HOMECOMING When St. Iohn Neumann throws a party, they throw a party! And on September 29, 1984, that's exactly what they did. The list of events began with a five-mile run through downtown South Philly. Alumni, faculty, students, and friends were invited to participate. Awards were given to the winners in each category. It was followed by a foot- ball game against St. Iames. Many alumni were present for this special Homecoming Game. Although Neumann was defeated, the spirits of this group were not dampened. The postgame fes- tivities moved to the high school, where they put on a good old fashioned block party. Food, games and prizes were just the tip of the iceberg. There was entertainment for the kids, refreshments for the adults and a good time for all. Many people enjoyed a sneak preview of Annie and the great sounds of the Air Force band. But what would a block party be without the mummers? Quaker City supplied that special sound to this great day. Besides being a party, the event was a chance to renew friendships. Many former faculty members were on hand and met students they taught years ago. This party had a great effect on everyone. It brought the St. Iohn Neumann Community together. The party was a fitting sign off to a fabulous weekend.