St Josephs High School - Crest / Signet Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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BUSY BEE CLUB During the years of '43 and '44 the Busy Bee Club has been successful in both social and financial affairs, even though the present conditions have hindered it from reaching last year's quota. One of the Club's outstanding social affairs was the Junior and Senior Banquet which was a very gala affair. Another party that needs special mention was the Christmas Party which provided an enjoyable evening for every one. Other out- standing parties were: the Valentine's Party, Thanksgiving Party and the Pre-lenten Party. Dancing and coffee proved to be most popular with the student body during these affairs. With the opening of school the Busy Bee Club elected as their officers, Richard Riedhart, president; Mary Muzzillo, vice-president; Norbert Muzzillo, secretary; Ed- ward Kinney, treasurer; and Phyllis Mezydlo as business manager. Their success in business and social affairs came to an end in January when the following officers were elected; Barbara Bonkoski, president; Arthur Johnson, vice-president; Lorraine Bushong, secretary; Raymond Gingery, treasurer; and as business manager William Steigmeyer. These officers managed the club affairs splendidly. The Busy Bee Club has been successful in the past and the Seniors of '44 wish it much success in the future. Lorraine Bushong GLEE CLUB The voices of the Glee Club of '43 and '44, being too good to keep within the walls of S. J. H. and within hearing of the school children, delighted the audience who attended the three one-act plays of October 22, by rendering some old time songs between acts. Several faces in the audience brightened and it was believed they hummed along to the strains of many old favorites. ‘'Daisy'’ and ''Silver Threads Among the Gold,'' were two of the many that were sung. Too, the Glee Club assisted in the entertainment for Monsignor Bennett's Name Day Program. Songs that were sung in Glee Club that will always linger in the memories of the class are all the verses of Yankee Doodle and ''A Capital Ship. Other songs like ''We'll Whoop It Up and The Palisades,’ will always remind them of school. When on future sunny mornings the class recalls mornings in Glee Club it will remem- ber ''There Is No Place Like St. Joseph. Rose Miller Page |9

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HE COULDN'T MARRY FIVE SENIOR CLASS PLAY A good laugh is good for the soul. And there were at least a hundred good laughs in the three-act comedy, ''He Couldn't Marry Five,’ which was given by the senior class in Saint Joseph's Auditorium on the evenings of May 7 and 8. Complications enough generally arise when a young man falls in love with five and can't for the life of him, make up his mind which one to marry! Well, that is what happened in the rollicking three-act comedy, ''He Couldn't Marry Five.'' Don- ald Regan is the only son of a wealthy businessman. Donald had just recuperated from a nervous breakdown, brought on by an over-indulgence in sports. His father wanted him to go to a small town and rest while trying to decide what he would like to do in lite. So an important member of Mr. Regan's firm, Ralph Barton, who was about to be promoted to a partnership takes Donald home with him, where Donald meets Mr. Barton's five eligible daughters and proceeds to fall for the first one and then another until he is courting all five! From then on, one hilarious situation comes tumbling after another until things seem utterly hopeless. But everything comes out all right in the last act, and Donald gets the right girl. Richard Riedhart gave an excellent performance as th boss's son, Donald Regan. Mr. Barton, the father was portrayed by James Hoeftel. Jim gave a good per- formance. Lorraine Bushong admirably portrayed the part of Connie, the mother. Mary Muzzillo gave a good pertormance as Mr. Barton's sister, the aunt. The part of Granny was taken well by Phyllis Mezydlo. Marion Seifert played exceedingly well the part of the oldest daughter, April. The ballet dancer or oldest daughter was portrayed nicely by Rita Ann Kobiela. The third oldest daughter, an artist, was done exceptionally well by Rose Miller. Barbara Ann Bonkoski took the part of the fourth oldest daughter, a nurse, very well. The youngest daughter, a tomboy, was played excellently by Nancy Pence. Rita Ann Kobiela Page 18

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TRIP TO CHICAGO One day that will live forever in the memories of the seniors was the trip to Chicago. This was our educational tour for 1943. Early on the morning of November 9, 1943, all the students and Sisters Theresa Marie and Anastasia met at the depot to board train No. 45. Although the train was rather warm the journey was very enjoyable. We arrived at Grand Central Station about eight o'clock. The boys soon found the lunch room and satisfied thei r appetites. We left the station and walked several blocks to the elevated. This was the first ride on the 'L'' for many. After a good view of Chicago from this height, we got off and walked to the subway. Here we rode some time in the deafening noise of the subway. It was thrilling. Soon we found ourselves on the ''L again riding on and on. We realized then, how large a metropolis Chicago really is. I+ seemed we would never arrive at the Science Building, our first stop. At beautiful Jackson Park we gathered together inside the Museum of Science and Industry. Hrere we were greeted by a guide who told us about our tour through the building. We were conducted through the departments of Medical Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Agriculture, which were four of the many fields of interest, the fifth, perhaps, being the Cafeteria, where we enjoyed a delicious din- ner. After the dinner, a tour of a minature coal mine was conducted. Then a few souvenirs were bought and we left the Science Building to continue our tour. Traveling across town by bus, streetcar and ''L'' we came to our next stop, the Adler Planetarium. The demonstration began in such a way as to show the nightfall and the first stars of evening as they appeared in the sky. Then as the night con- tinued we saw the marvelous patterns formed by the stars. Going on toward morn- ing we were aroused by a clever sophomore boy (Norbert) who had an idea that during the course of night we had fallen asleep and attempted to arouse us by an imitation (good!) of a bird. We'll never forget that! Once more after the demonstration we began traveling. This time the boys and girls visited the business district of Chicago, or State Street. They collected a few gifts or articles that caught their eyes. Among many things was a tropical hat pur- chased by John Rice. After a good laugh, we decided to eat supper at Thompson's Restaurant. Rose Miller There are many memorable events through the course of school life. Many of them are taken for granted. One event that will remain imprinted in our minds, was the very special oc- casion when the title of Right Reverend Monsignor was bestowed on our beloved Principal and Pastor. A solemn High Mass was celebrated by Father Weber, Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church of Auburn, at ten- thirty on September 16, 1943. At this time the robes of Mon- signor were presented to Father Bennett, our Pastor, by Bis hop Noll. One of the outstanding attractions during the ceremony was the Kiss of Peace that began with the Celebrant of the Mass at the Agnus Dei and continued to those in the sanctuary and to the ninty-nine visiting clergy in the body of the church. The ladies of the parish served dinner after the Investiture to Bishop Noll, Monsignor Ben- nett, his family and quests. In the evening the parishioners and prominent men of Garrett gathered in the church basement to extend their congratulations. As they entered the basement they saw that it was gaily decorated in yellow and white, the Church colors. These de- corations were arranged by the high school students. Rita Kobiela represented the School in extending congratulations. Everyone present congratulated Monsignor Bennett personally. Many a tear of happiness came to the eyes of the high school students as they walked up to their pastor to utter ''Congratulations Monsignor’ on this memorable day. INVESTITURE | VN O75 Rose Miller Page 20 aN