St Patrick High School - La Croix Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Ceremony Enhances Ring Reception ,.,,, Top Left: juniors display their new rings to their proud parents. Top Right: junior john Estrada proudly receives his class ring from Br. joe Poska, Center Left: The junior Ring Mass, which took place in the gym, was at- tended by a majority of juniors and their parents. Bottom Right: juniors Rick Wilkens and Greg Militello listen intently to a Gospel reading. Bottom Left: junior Vick Fontanetta enjoys some refreshments provided by the Parents' Club after the Ring Mass, 20 X Student Life ln order to emphasize the significance of receiving a class ring, a junior Ring mass was once again held here at St. Pat's. Although the tradition of Ring Masses dates back a long time in St. Pat's history, it has, in recent years, not been followed. The custom was successfully re-adopted in 1980 and, once again, made a permanent St. Pat's tradition. The mass, which was held in our gym on March 11 in the evening, was attended by a ma- jority of juniors and their families. During the mass the significance of the rings was explained and the rings were bless- ed. After the ceremony and the ring distribution, everyone was invited to a small reception in the cafeteria, vvhere the Parents' Club served refreshments.

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Showing Spirit ln order to create the proper spirit and pride for our school's athletic teams, the Student Council introduced Spirit Week. On Monday, Spirit Week began with Spirit Assemblies aimed at honoring athletes of our basketball, wrestling and swimming teams. These assemblies were held during second and third periods and were run by Mr. Niall Collins and Mike Dolatowski. On Tuesday, students were allowed to wear any type of shirt displaying the name St. Patrick. Athletes wore their jerseys and other students were allowed to wear their gym shirts. The week continued with Wednesdays Student vs. Facul- ty basketball game. Teachers were encouraged to allow their sixth and seventh period classes to watch this exciting event in the gym. ln the end, to the disap- pointment of the students, the faculty won with a score of 56-51. Thursday saw the students competing against each other in an Arm Wrestling contest. This event was open to all juniors and Seniors who wished to participate. The Senior Champions were Mike Biancalana and Luciano Orta, while the lunior winners were Peter Doyle and loe Marbach. Friday's 69-52 basketball victory over St. Viator proved that the spirit built up during the week was not lost. After Mike Broderick's 34 point game, all were invited to the cafeteria, where, for one dollar, they received a soda and were entertained by the rock band Dionysus. Top Left: Armwrestler loe Kohn grits his teeth while referee lerry Prete watches carefully to deter' mine a winner. Top Right: Spectators at Friday's game listen intently to Dionysus. Center Left: At Monday's Spirit Assembly, the basketball players were recognized for their achievements. Center Right: lunior Greg Militello runs downcourt, while Mr. Stephenson guards closely at the Student Faculty Basketball game. Bottom: Steve Schreiner attempts to block Mr. Collins' attempt to score, Student Lite X I9

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Chicago Honors Christian Brothers V -A K, t. -tt' Top Left: The St. Pat's Brothers' Communi- ae W , ty assists at Mass in honor of Bro. Pablo's 5 ,gf visit. Top Right: Bro. Pablo and his fi assistants enjoy some refreshments and Q' 3 peruse St.Pat's literature. Center Left: Bro. Pablo and his assistants tour the computer X X ' ' room. Center Right: Bro. Pablo discusses , life at St. Pat's with the Student Council xav, X members. Bottom Left: Bro. Pablo reacts to a comment by one of the students. Bottom Right: Bro. Pablo listens intently during the assembly held at De La Salle, In Commemoration of the three-hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Chris- tian Brothers, Bro. Pablo Basterrechea F.S.C., Superior General of the Brothers, toured the United States stopping at many of the Brothers' schools. During this tour, Brother, who resides in Rome, made several stops in Chicago. His first stop in Chicago was on Monday, Feb. 23 at De La Salle H.S., where he and john Cardinal Cody were the guests at an assembly. During this assembly, Cardinal Cody received a plaque for his assistance to the Christian Brothers, and Bro. Pablo received a check for 55,000 to be used for the needy people of developing countries. Tuesday was the day that Bro. Pablo visited the St. Patrick H.S. community. Here, he met with the Administration, members of the Religion Department, some of the lay facul- ty, the Brothers and the Executive Board of the Student Council in closed sessions. He had mostly positive comments, but included a few suggested improvements. On Wednesday, a mass vvas held at Holy Name Cathedral for the Christian Brothers. Along with Bro. Pablo, all members of the St. Patrick's Community were invited to attend. Previously, Mayor lane Byrne had proclaimed Wednesday, Feb. 25th as l'Christian Brothers Day in Chicago and, as a result, Thursday was declared a holiday in honor of the founder of the Christian Brothers, lohn Baptiste De La Salle. Student Life X 21