St Josephs High School - HiWay Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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As we pass through the year in our quest for higher education, we come upon the season which acts as the chmax to all the weeks, months, and years that lead up to it. To the seniors, the key to spring opens the door to the high point in their four years at St. Joseph ' s — Graduation Day. To the underclassmen, spring also holds much significance. The juniors hod their Prom in a Parisian Paradise. The sophomores and freshmen had their hopes and {ears with coming examinations. Along with St. Joseph ' s first spring musicale, the field of athletics had much to offer with base- ball, tennis, archery, and track on the top-interest list. All in all, in the fields of education, social events, and athletics, no other season can boast such a repertory. «tte tt : Athletics: Baseball, Tennis, Track, Archery Activities: Spring Musicale, Declamation, Junior Prom, Senior Ball, Red Skin Relays Awards: Graduate, Activities, Scholastic Jubilee: Miss Marger f Pin 9

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Our Superintendent Superintendent of St. Joseph ' s High School ' pat e WfT ' V ' ui eet 4 Tte(4 L Po itcoH. The student body of St. Joseph ' s High expresses its deep appreciation to newly appointed Superintendent, Father John Vrabely. In following his successor. Father Michael Vichuras, who had done much in developing the school in its beginning years, every energy would be ex- acted in filling this most important position. His interest in the many responsibilities of his office as well as in student affairs has had a definite positive effect to develop the wholesome Catholic attitude of the students. Father ' s words of encouragement during the school year will surely be heeded in years to come, for his recognition of the importance and the welfare of the school and student body is indicated in his many com- pleted endeavors. Although Father fills his position with near perfection, his genuine spirituality is felt by all who come in contact with him, and who ever notice his pleasant disposition and warm greetings. Father is indeed an inspiration and model worthy of sincere praise. Father John prepares his schedule for a busy day ahead.

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t957 oft itef Hit the dirt, Stevel FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Rick Hafron, Tom Malinowski, Steve Steinhoffer, Tom Lower, Ernie Kolesiok, Ken Reimer. BACK ROW: Dove Tarwocki, Coach Angelo Turco, Mike Boehm, Ron Gerencher, J. Denny Dempsey, Bob Gonser, Gene Botka, Bob DeMeester, Pete Gopczynski, Coach Ronald Bella, Manager Bill Braunsdorf. The Indians ' 1957 baseball season was one high- lighted by many rained-out games and a very tough schedule. Our fighting nine was pitted against very rigid conference competition for the most port, but pulled through in fine shape, compiling a record of 8 wins and 4 losses. Among the eight wins were those over South Bend Central, Michigan City, Riley, and LaPorte, all conference toughies last year Practices were scarce for the first couple of weeks due to wet grounds and rain, and necessitated practice sessions in the gym. But Coaches Turco and Bella did a fine job of whipping the team into shape for the first game. A fine pitching staff, including Tom Malinowski, Rick Hafron, Mike Boehm, and Sophomore Bob Dygulski, con- sistently hurled low hit games, and there was not one home run hit off our pitching staff in the entire season. Fine hitting also consistently won games for our Braves, especially that of the mainstays of the team, Tom Lower, Ernie Kolesiok, Ken Riemer, and Pete Gopczynski. Many of the Indians ' wins came from large scores rolled up, over the opposing team, but 3 of their 4 defeats were by two runs or less. Also the team as a whole had a comparatively high batting average, ranging in the 280 ' s. The B Team posted a 6-3 season. On a large scale, this baseball season can be con- sidered a success for all concerned, players, coaches, and even managers. But with quite a few members of last year ' s team graduating, the coaching staff will look forward to a rebuilding job this year. 8