St Laurence High School - Valhallan Yearbook (Burbank, IL)

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Q , fl Q iliatherz Help the Svrhnnl ibut Upper left: Mr. Bob Small addresses the Fathers' Club. Middle left: Mr. Paciga, Mr. Schiesl, Mr. McGowan and Bro. Jackson preside over a Fathers' Assuming the tuition obligation of a stu- whose father or guardian died while a of the organization, the Fathers' aided the school in many ways. The lub's meetings were held on a monthly asis to assure smooth organization. Moderator Br. Jackson and President Mr. Walter Schiesl directed and supervised the meetings. The agenda for most meetings included minutes from the previous meeting, as well as treasury, membership, and usher reports. Following the reports, various forms of entertainment largely depended on the time of the year. At the Father and Son Night, the guest speaker was alumni basketball star Kevin Boyle. Club meeting. Middle right: Mr. Gadja demonstrates an exercise. Bottom right: Mr. Gadja speaks about the bone structure for the Fathers' Club.

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uthnrz 92113 Qui The Mother's Club demonstrated how parents take active roles in their son's education. Led by Br. McNamara, the group's moderator, the mothers got a chance to get together to discuss matters of importance as well as just to have a good time. The mothers met at meetings which covered how they could better assist in their son's education to fund raisers. The mothers were also quick to take advantage of the Club's most useful purpose, a chance to just get out and have a good time. get . f Top Right: Br. McNamara sits and talks with the women. Middle Left: A student helps out by filling coffee cups. Center: A lady enjoys some punch, Mid- dle Right: The ladies pass the time by talking and eating. Bottom: Some women do their part by pouring punch. 28 f Mothers Club ,NN N. ii so it ti it in 't Q ' W Q 7 ,ef

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One of the highlights of freshman year is the Freshman Overnighter. At the over- nighter the freshmen spend the night in St. Laurence, get together with their friends, and have a chance to meet and get to know some of their new teachers and Brothers. They also try to meet some new friends that they are about to spend their next four years with. All together, the overnighter was a success and a good time. Top: A Freshman contemplates his next move, Mid- dle: Kevin Surufka gets his food from the cafeteria which was provided for by the school. Below: Br, Reil- ly explains to some Freshmen the events to take place later that evening. Below Right: Several Freshmen enjoy conversing about their new experiences in the school. illreahman ight s s r f ' if . ,1 , 30 f Freshman Overnight