St Josephs Academy - Twin Towers Yearbook (Collegeville, IN)

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' iW y{ Bursting with green and with song and with happiness, Spring on the campus is hailed and lov¬ ed by all. Fresh and fair the breeze, warm and friendly the sun, young boys turn to the out-of- doors where they enjoy the beauties of the lawns and walks. In the new shade of trees, one finds the lake and many other attractive spots. Perhaps most cherished of all is the Grotto, hidden in the depths of a grove. In its surrounding quiet young men may pour forth their hearts to the Blessed Mother and find peace in the strength and quiet of prayer.

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Seated: R. Eder, J. Bates, R. Hummel. Standing: J. Rice, T. Mayer, R. Semonin, D. Vigil, D. Ruple. Missing: S. Dulack. STUFF Enthusiasm always runs high when the monthly newspaper “Stuff” is distributed to the students. This year, however, “Stuff” has meant more than ever to the Academy students, for this is the first year that the Acad¬ emy has had a newssheet all its own, composed entirely by Academy colum¬ nists. In previous years, the Academy news has been combined with the College news; this year, however, two distinct papers were published. Through the medium of this monthly paper. Academy students who are interested in journalism are able to receive practical experience by writing for the paper. Before each press date, a meeting of the staff is held by Father Sylvester Ley, C.PP.S., Faculty Advisor, in order to give the re¬ porters helpful aids in writing their stories. During the first semester. Bob Hummel held the position of Editor on the staff of “Stuff”, but as is customary, ceded his office at the semester to the junior assistant editor—Jim Bates. Other Academy students who served as reporters on the staff were: Robert Eder and John Rice as sports editors; Dick Semonin, Thomas Mayer, John Raster, David Vigil, and Dan Ruple as staff reporters. Page forty-nine

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ACTIVITIES RETREAT Many of the fruits and benefits of a Catholic education find their proper focus and appreciation during a spiritual retreat. There has always been an annual retreat at Saint Joseph’s. This year Father Val Fleckenstein, a missionary of the Society of the Precious Blood, preached the retreat from November 1 to 4. Father Val is patient and understanding; his know¬ ledge of boys is deep and true. In his many sermons and conferences he highlighted the beauty of our faith, the virtue of purity, vocation, personal problems of life and death. The daily reception of Holy Communion with attendance at Mass was strongly urged. With the help of silence and pri¬ vate meditation each boy must have ended the retreat with a broader and deeper appreciation of his Catholic faith. Page fifty-one