St Pius X Catholic High School - Golden Echoes Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Congratulating Tom Dlugos on winning first in the district for the Lion's Club Peace Essay, Archbishop Hallinan presents him with the award. Encouraging honor students to continue their academic en- deavors, guest speaker Dr. Glenn Pelham speaks on higher education. Honor Banquet Achievements Aeknowledgeck Dr. G. Pelham Gives Advice After a rewarding academic year, deserving Honor students gathered for their night of recognition. The banquet took place on May 17 in the school cafetorium. Each guest felt that his invitation to this coveted event was worth his efforts. Dr. Pelham, guest speaker from Emory University, stressed responsibilities and opportunities which go along with being a qualified student. Awards and honors, vary- ing from scholastic achievements to Debate trophies, were presented by Archbishop Paul Hallinan. Presenting Sally Saunders with the award for third in state for declamation, Archbishop Hallinan praises her fine effort.

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Congratulating David Beavin on his fine performance, Coaches Don Heller and George Maloof present him with the trophy for Most Valuable Player. ports Banquet Team H 0n0red,' Trophies Awarded Celebrating their title of Northeast Georgia AA Region Champs, Pi Hi's Golden Lions gathered for the tenth anniversary Sports Banquet on December 3 in the school cafetorium. Coaches' awards were presented to Gerald Bohn, Jack Cammack, Karl Barnes, Mike Cassidy, Mike Farrell, and Bill deGolian. The team selected David Beavin to re- ceive the trophy of Most Valuable Player. Bob Besal was chosen by Golden Lines for its Sportsmanship Award. All varsity players and cheerleaders received letters and gold football charms. Georgia Tech head coach Bud Carson was the guest speaker. The coaches received gifts from the team. Presenting Bob Besal with Golden Lines' Sportsmanship Award, sports editor Bill deGolian commends him on his team spirit. Head coaches George Maloof of St. Pius and Bud Carson of Geor- gia Tech pause for a picture along with Pius assistant coaches Don Heller and Warren Vick- nair.

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Competing on the drums, Chuck Fowler and Jon Hunter match their skills in Battle Royale. Mystifying his onlookers with a sleight of the hand, profession- al magician Kevin Dawson executes a clever trick. Performing once again in the annual Talent Show, junior Joanne Bicks delights the audience with Scarlet Ribbons. Talent Show Solid Goldn Theme, Individual Awards Presented Solid Gold Soul, the theme of the junior class spon- sored talent show, described the performance aptly. The event, held on January 5, 6 and 7 in the school cafe- torium, was a great money-maker. A new addition to the talent show was the individual awards given to outstanding acts. Gwenneth Craig re- ceived the plaque for Best Single Vocalist. The award for Best Vocal Group was presented to the Three Shadows, jesse Prothro, Gregory Soloman, and Albert Manning. The Bourbon Street Boys, Steve Warrell, Claude Hartridge, and Bruce Boehnlein, were recognized as the Best Instrumental, and Wfeirdo the Wizard, Kevin Dawson, received the award for Best in Overall Categories. The highpoint was the class skit competition. The Sophomore skit, Alice in Blunderlandn won first place, with the other skits close behind in talent.