St Rita of Cascia High School - Cascian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1947 volume:

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Doyle, O.S.A,, Moderator, Mr. Fay, Faculty Advisor STANDING: Donald Wilgus, Jose-ph Vilirnas, Robert Clarke, Jchn Brown, Eugene Bedn rski 7fze sary! it V If I! REV. WILLIAM DOYLE, O.S.A., CLASS OF l924 Moderator MR. WILLIAM FAY Faculty Advisor JOHN KING Editor-in-Chief EUGENE BEDNARSKI Associate Editor Tireless TvDiSt EDMUND DAVERN Staff Artist JOSEPH VILIMAS Business Manager Advertising, Patrons DONALD WILGUS Humor Editor JOI-IN BROWN Sports Editor ROBERT CLARKE Reporter EDWARD JUSTIC Typist EUGENE MCMAHON Reporter HISTORY OF OUR EAL Qt C' 'Q no O 'IDLLL llc! ' 5 LILI'Tt7llf Q ,9 IS -': V .FW E I VB i in 'v . a 0' - fzyc'-...sa-1' G5 400 nut LEGEND OF SEAL ON FRONT COVER The use of the symbol is so common that everyone is familiar with it. The Stars and Stripes as the symbol for one nation indivis- ible, with liberty and justice for all, the ring as the symbol of marital love and fidelity, are known almost to everyone. The symbols of the seal of St. Rita High School have come under the eye of all its graduates, but perhaps their meanings are not too clear. These symbols are eye-words that appeal to the mind and heart by their wealth of meaning. They constitute the story behind the story of St. Rita High School, for they blend nicely the events of the live-s of two great Saints, Augus- tine, the Founder of the Augustinian Order, and Rita, the great Patrcness of the school. The center portion of the seal represents the various figures of St. Augustine. The heart burning and pierced with an arrow is symbolic of his great love for God. The crozier, cross, and mitre denote his Episcopal office. The cincture is part of the Augustinian habit, it having been given originally to St. Augustine's Mother, St. Monica, by Mary the Mother of God. The book is symbolic of the writings of St. Augustine and is particularly apropos in the seal of the school since a book in Christian symbolism has been connected with the office of teaching. The inscription TolIe lege! Tolle lege! calls to mind the time St. Augustine was pray- ing for light and heard the voice of the Angel repeating these unforgettable words: Take and read! Take and read! For in following such advice he opened the letters of St. Paul and read: Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chamibering and impurities, not in contention and envy. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. lRomans Xlll, l3, l4.J This was the final touch in St. Augustine's conversation. The Bees and Roses are symbols of our Patroness, St. Rita. The day after her baptism a swarm of bees, white as the driven snow, alighted on her lips and were seen to enter her mouth without harming her. The roses are sig- nificant of her title of Saint of the Impos- sible, for at her request God caused roses to grow in January, something her cousin had told her was impossible. The Cascian urges St. Rita students to have this legend at hand while studying its impres- sion on their class rings. Page 7 Page 8 F O R E O R D Their footsteps are our guides to life MESSAGE T0 ALL ALUMNI Fellow Alumni Members: From the foundation year of i905 to the present year, your school points with pride to you as its outstanding achievement. You are the reason why Priests and Laymen, from the days of the Very Rev. James F. Green, O.S.A., to this day of the Very Rev. Ruellan P, Fink, O.S.A., have consecrated their classroom en- deavors of each day. For you, and the present student body, additional buildings have been constructed, the Faculty membership multiplied, the four major courses improved and adjusted to modern needs. To you has this Cascian been proudly and endearingly dedicated. St. Rita High School, both Faculty and l5OO students, are proud of you. ' Q 4- 56 431 YE5 Tollflffcldaiiflll ,Q Q 1 a '0 sf-.aa-I' fp 'f'C4co.iwtQ Your school has given its all to prepare you for your present work. As Catholics, you are representative of what is best in the field of education, as you have been trained mentally, morally, and physically. And now that you are on your own, you must not turn your back on your school. Prove your loyalty through an active participation in the Alumni Association. Your membership will be an honor to the school, your co-operation will be an indication of your appreciation for what the school has done for you and is still trying to do. Don't Stand-up St. Rita High School-the School that still Stands-up for you. The Augustinians, your teachers, are a Reli- gious Order of Catholic educators with a rich heritage of tradition and experience. They have tried to instill into you that heritage, a Catholic philosophy-and that experience, a Catholic way of life. The Laymen of the Faculty have offered equally as much in moulding character. A tribute to their zeal, courage, and vision is due them. A glowing tribute is due each and every, one of you Alumni for the extraordinary example you have set in upholding the traditions and teachings and way of life of St. Augustine, St. Rita, and their endless line of filial disciples from time immemorial to midway in our own twentieth century. -THE CASCIAN STAFF JU b ll Class of l922j l..l..B., L.L.M,, Loyola Universityg Member of twenty-five State, Fed- ll Judge Wm. J. Camp e , Judge of the United States District Courtg ' ' I, and Social Boards. Page eral, Mumclpa F LTY Page Our Faculty the Builders The Faculty of St. Rita High School is a cultured composite of teachers who are carefully selected to lay the groundwork of physical perfection, scholar- ship, and Religious principles which have distin- guished our Catholic educators since the early days cf Christ and His Saintly Doctors. The Augustinian Fathers at Chicago's St. Rita have faithfully held aloft the banner of Catholic ethics and erudition which has waved with nobility and majesty against time and tide for sixteen cen- turies. Our teachers at St. Rita combine the profound wisdom of the ages with thoroughly modern trends and techniques. They strike a Religious keynote and set a tempo in the minds and hearts of their students that will evolve into a score of life, mellow in harmony, Crescendo, and lasting essence. of our Successful Alumni , W X ww -k,A Sk RV 'ir 1 !f,.WMk uu ' 'R W1 M , I 1' :L M A- , , , .Nh age i4 FR, FINK The Very Reverend Ruellan P. Fink, O.S.A., present Rector of St. Rita, succeeded Father Harris in the summer of l935. Father Fink has been the dynamic Spirit pervading St. Rita's expansion program. l-le founded the Technical Course in l936, erected Mendel Technical Building in l938, and built the addition to Egan l-lall in l939. To Father Fink rebounds the credit for St. Rita's distinction of being the largest and best Catholic Technical l-ligh School in the United States. REVEREND R. P. FINK, O.S.A Rector of Our School REVEREND J. R, COLLINS, O.S.A. Student Counsellor of extra-curricular activities. ADMI I TR TIO FR. SINNOTT Reverend James J. Sinnott, O.S.A., Director of Studies. For the third year Father Sinnott hes resolved schedules, credits, and the infinite number of scholastic problems which arise in a school numbering T500 students. The oftice of Director of Studies serves as a clearing house for faculty, students, parents, visitors, inspectors, credits, harriers, etc. The Cascian is proud to exhibit at its masthead the Director of the Office that must co-ordinate a complex academic program and a diversified calendar FR COLLINS Reverend J. R. Collins, OSA., Student Counsellor. For five consecutive years Father Collins has filled an office that must combne the duties of parent, friend, educator, diplomat, martinet, and psychologist. Father Collins' or- ganization of the Civic Duty Group lfound in detail in this yearbooki was a milestone in the setup of St. Rita leadership and order. The Cascian offers signal recogn.ticn of Father Collins' 5-year tenure ci office and sincerely wishes that he can carry on for several more years in a position demanding such high char- acteristics of administrative technique. Father Collins is also Dean of the Summer School. His fine work in this department will be found in detail elsewhere in this yearbook. FATHER CRAWFORD FATHER COLLINS -Mlilnm ns... f 'EW -Wm 5 'T ..- -on x 1 REVEREND J. J. SINNOTT, OSA. Director of Studies FATHER HORNE Page I 5 Page I6 Faculty Mr. Edward Anderson Algebraj Geometry Mr. Bernard Badke Class of I935: Civicsg Business Lawg Economicsg B a s k e t b al I Coachg Assistant Football Coachg Physical Education. . , . .A. Fr Edmund Burke O S Fr. Vincent Burnell, 0.S.A. Physicsg Algebrag Religiong Phys- iograpi-,yg physiology- Geornetryg Religion c l Fr. Robert Burns, 0.S.A. Englishg Religion Fr. Angus Carney, O.S.A. Fr. Leonard Burt, O.S.A. Physics Laboratoryg Moderator of Mechanical D r a w i n gg Track Swimming Club, Coachg Moderator of Cheerleaders Fr. John Casey, 0.S.A. Religiong General Scienceg Mod- e-rator of Band and Glee Club Fr. Edward Chapman, 0.S.A. Electricity, Algebraj Religion Assistant Director of Studies. Mr. Desmond Coleman Mr. Edwin Conrad Algebra, Assistant Office Admin- istratorg Assistant Dean of Sum- Metal Shop mer School. Fr. Joseph Coyne, O.S.A. Physics, Dean of Technical De- partment, Moderator of Alumni. Fr. Francis Crawford, 0.S.A. M,-I Louis pepango Assistant Student Counsellor, I American Historyg Apologetics, Genefa'5C'ef1Ce Sociology, Boxing Coach. Fr. Joseph Derby, O.S.A. Algebrag School Librarian Fr. William Doyle, 0.S.A. Mr. William Fay Class of l924j B-iolOQYI English, Cascian Advisor Cascian Moderator. tiff I Page l7 Page I8 Fr. John FitzGerald, 0.5.A. Retreat Masterg General Scienceg Aeronautics, C.A.P. i 'A' Fr. John Galloway, 0.S.A. F i J h G ff I 0'5.A. Electricityg R a d i og Advanced r 0 n a Hey Matlrig Physicsg Moderator of Ju- Religiong English nior Classg Director of Activitiesg Radio Club. Mr. Andrew Gardner Class of l926: Trainerg Physical Education, 1 Fr. Dennis GGBIISY. 0-5-Ah Fr. Ralph Giovineffi, O.S.A. Religiong Englishg Bookkee-pingg Religionz CiviCS: English Civics. l 51 Fr. Ambrose Godsil, O.S.A. Religionj Lating Civics FL Joseph Graham, 0.5.A. Fr. Daniel Hartigan, 0.S.A. Religiong Advanced Algebrag So Germang Latin id G e 0 m e t r y g Trigonornetr' Assistant Clriaplaing Moderator 1 Ritang Fr. Edmund Hayes, O.S.A. Architectural and Machine Draw- ingg Religion. Fr. Joseph Hennessey, O.S.A. Woodshopg Camerag Sub-Prior Fr. Sidney Horne, O.S.A. Econornicsg Stenog raphyg Typingg Assistant Student Counsel lor. Fr. Edward LaMorte, O.S.A. Mechanical Drawingg Religiong SocioIOQYi S o ci a I Activitiesg Stamp Club. Mr. Robert Lux English Fr. James Lyne, O.S.A. Algebrag Reiigiong Refrigerationg Social Activities. Fr. John T. McCall, O.S.A. Germang Sociologvi General Sci- ence. Fr. Bernard McConviIIe, O.S.A. Religiong School Procuratorg Gen- eral Science. Fr. Francis McDonnell, O.S.A. Re-ligiong Englishg Spanish Page I9 Page 20 Fr. Francis McGowan, O.S.A. Woodshop, Electricity Mr. Richard Mariani Aeronautics, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Club. Fr. Thomas Nash, O.S.A. Class of l93l: Sociology, Spa ish, Religion. Fr. Joseph O'Connor, O.S.A. Religion, World History, U.S. History, Athletic Director. Fr. Joseph 0'MaIIey, O.S.A. Religion, Algebra, Stenography, Typing, Civics, Bantarns and Flies Basketball Coach, Assistant Base- ball Coach, Assistant Moderator of Fathers' Club. Fr. .Thomas 0'NeiII, O.S.A. FW u,,,t, .-...,, ., ..- Sociology, English, History, Soc Activities. Fr. Joseph Perry, O.S.A. Mechanical Drawing Fr. John Tirnms, O.S.A. Sociology, English, History, So- cial Activities. Fr. Raymond Wheeler, 0.5. Chemistry, Religion, Phys Education, Senior Honor Socii Rita Rollers. The following Faculty members' pictures do not appear in this issue of the Casciani Albert Durant, Fr. Charles Grady, Mr. Bernard Woods, Mr. Peter Gahala. Fr. Francis Lawlor, Fr. John 1 MlSS MARION KERRIGAN Years of Service: l7. Duties: Registrar, Notary Public, - Office Archivist. Hobbies: Bowling and Psycho- analysis. OFFICE FOR MISS DOROTHY O'MALLEY Years of Service: 3. Duties: Assistant to the Student Counsellors, Faculty Manuscripts Clerk. Hobbies: Motion Pictures, Bowl- ing, Roller Skating, and Mustang Sports Fanaticism. MISS LOR ETTA ANDREWS Years of Service: 2. Duties: Custodian of Student Grades. Hobbies: Motion Pictures, Roller Skating, and Mustang Sports Fanaticism, CE MISS LUCILLE CASEY Years of Service: 3. Duties: Assistant to the Librarian. Hobbies: Bibliographical Lore and Dietetics. , . l Page',21 Fr, Daniel Hartigan, OSA. Fr. John Gilman, O.S.A. Fr, John FitzGerald O S A Page 22 CH PL At Sixty-third and Oakley stands St. Rita's sacred shrine, Through day and night our Patroness Keeps vigil to Christ Divine, For us our Saint asks blessings, Behold the Queen! mine and thinel To keep the students conscious of the extraordinary imperativeness of leading practical Catholic lives and of saving their immortal souls is the rai- son d' etre of St. Rita High School. To implement these ideals our school requires that her students attend Mass regularly and frequent the Sacraments. Each week at St. Rita each student attends Mass in the chapel with his respective class, the Freshmen on Monday, the Sophomores on Tuesday, the Juniors on Wednesday, and the Seniors on Friday. The student Masses are usually celebrated by our Rector, the Rev. Ruellan P. Fink, OSA, At these Masses one of our Fathers in- structs the boys in the means by which they might obtain eternal happiness. lt is the custom at St. Rita that every student must receive Holy Communion with his class at least once a month. Student confessions are heard on the day preceding his regular Mass day in the first week of the month. The Cascian offers its song of praise to Father John Gilman, O.S.A., and to Father Daniel l-lartigan, OSA., for assuming the great spiritual responsi- bility of guiding l5OO students along the way leading to the Beatific Vision. Father John FitzGerald, OSA., must be congratulated for his masterly per- formance in conducting the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior-Senior Re- 1 treats. Spintual benetHs gleaned by our student body from these triduum retreats werei graces accruing from the Holy Sacrdice of the AAass spintual reading and conferences, Confesyons and Holy Cornmunions, Benedictions of the Blessed Sacrarnent, and the Pa- pal Blessing bestowing a Plenary ln- dulgence upon every student. These days of retreat were truly happy ones of peace,recoHecNon, and renovahon of the spintual Hfe of aH St. Rita stu- dents. BROTHER EBERHART Page 23 Page 24 n En- Ernest W. Thiele, Class of 1912, AB., Loyola University, 1916, BS. i gineering, lllinois University, 1919, PhD., D.Sc., Chemical Engineering, M.l.'l'., 1925, Research Chemist for Swift St Co., Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co., Standard Oil Co. Prominent Author, Inventor, and Investigator in Chem- istry. One of the outstanding Atomic Bomb Research Workers for the US. Army in the late war. Page 25 TUDE BODY Students of today, Alumni of tomorrow Page 20 To you, the Student Body of St. Rita High School, we, the Cascian Staff, voice our expression of deep appreciation and sincere gratitude for your loyal co-operation and unstinting generosity toward the production of our yearbook. You have served as our materials of sterling qualityg we have cn- deavored to serve as the dies to shape and stampg it is our fond and fervent wish that the l946-l947 Cascian will serve as the finished product worthy of the name it so proudly bearsg and that it will ten- ant a permanent niche among your souvenirs. -THE CASCIAN STAFF If itll wht x X L.. . ,M 557, :wk ,-m',.ww', wwf z Wg,-jM,:,,e' , 7 I W if' 1 , L , x Q, i QW'-3 s q A 3 ww X Y in L. A g if ,N . .A X 5551 1, ,j iw X X 3 ' I 'X X X X W! nib 1 f 1 X 1 1 X X S Almost a score of years has passed since your career course began. Grade School: 8 miles, l-ligh School, 4 miles were large, seemingly fictitious folder- ols printed on cold, mocking, milestone slabs. Yet, you never faltered along that course but kept your feet until you finished the first course, and now, in your Senior Year at St. Rita, the second SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right-Standing: Robert Dytrych, Treasurer, Fr. Sinnott, Moderator of Senior Class, Ri- chard Gallagher, Secretary. Seated: Emil Zola, Vice-Presb dent, Walter Cross, Presidert. course. The sowing years of your lives will be replete with hard work, great faith, hope, and prayer, and may the harvest years of your lives yield boun- ty, security, and serenity. Fenwick-St, Thomas Aquinas Sym- posium lOratorical Contestl. Posies to Frederick F. Kulovits for his capture The enior Class of first place and a gorgeous trophy in the name of St. Rita High School. Cascian congratulations, Mr. Kulo- vits, for this great honor, and further Cascian telicitations, Mr. Kulovits, for your achievement of being named the top-ranking student of your l947 graduation class! REV. J. J. SINNOTT, O.S.A. Moderator of the Senior Class i- SENIORS . . . ALBRECHT, JOHN RAYMOND: Al. Blessed Sacrament, C.A.P. 3, 4, Mendel Science Club 3, 4, Math Club 4, Chemical Engineer. ALLEN, EDWARD JAMES: Eddie. St. Pius, Bcwling 2, Civic Duty 2, Track l, l.M. Base- b:ll l, lntcrior Decorator. ANDERSON, DONALD SIGWALD: Sig St. Brendan, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Ritan 4, Camera Club l, l.M. Softball l, l.M. Football 2, Track 3, Civil Engineer. ANDERSON, RALPH EWEN: Bugs Bunny. St. Martin, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club 4, Knights of the Holy Eucharist l, Band Librarian 4, Baseball Dance Committee 4, Electrical En- gineer. ANDERSE-N, ROBERT CLARK: Northerner. Our Lady Help of Christians, l.M. Football l, 2, 3, l.M. Boxing l, 2, Military Service. ANDREWS, STANLEY JOSEPH: Andie. St. Maurice, Rita Roller 2, 3, 4, Ritan 2, Science Club 3, Math Club 2, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, Aero- nautics. ANDRZEJEWSKI, ALFRED RICHARD: Andy. Good Shepherd, Cascian 4, Honor Society 4, Math Club 4, Science Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, First Aid 4, Civic Duty 3, 4, Lightweight Football l, Doctor. ARVESEN, ROBERT CHARLES: Emo. St. Kilian, Cheerleader 2, 3, Bowling 4, l.M. Foot- ball 2, 4, l.M. Basketball 2, l.M. All-Star 4, Business. ARRIGONI, RONALD GILBERT: LeRoy. Little Flower, Rita Roller 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Boxing 2, l.M. Basketball 2, 4, l.M. Football 3, Pharmacist. BAKER, LAWRENCE ROBERT: Larry. St. Michael, Rita Roller 3, 4, l.M. Football l, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 4, Track l, Construction En- gineer. BALDWIN, CORNELIUS JAMES: Swede St. John Baptist, Rita Roller 4, Business. BAUBY, PAUL PETER: Bob. Nativity B.V.M., l.M. Football 3, 4, Business. BEDNARSKI, EUGENE ANDREW: Gene, St. Bruno, Bowling 3, 4, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, Math Club 4, Rita Roller 4, Honor Society 4, Cascian Associate Editor 4, Journalist. BELITZ, ROBERT: Bob. St. Rita, Senior Prom Committee, College. BENEDIK, WlLLlAlM: Bill. St. Rita, Ritan 4, Law. BENTLY, GERALD RICHARD: Jerry, Little Flower, Rita Roller 2, Knights of the Holy Eu- charist 3, l.M. Basketball 2, Law. BITTERLING, RAYMOND DONALD: Bogie, St. Sabina, Radio Club 4, l.M. Football 3, Electrical Engineer. Page 30 ...OF 1947 BOHAC, DONALD JAMES: Don. Blessed Agnes5 Honor Society 45 Civic Duty 3, 45 Ritan 25 Science Club 3, 45 Cascian 45 I.M. Softball I5 Engineering. BOLECHOWSKE, LEONARD JOHN: BoIes. St. John of God5 Civic Duty 3, 45 Science Club 35 Math Club 45 Rita Rollers 45 Aeronautical Engineer. BORKOWSKI, JOHN CHESTER: Borky. St. Bruno5 Rita Rollers 45 Lightweight Football 25 I.M. Football 3, 45 Track 25 College. BORTOLAMI, VICTOR ANTHOINY: Bort. St. Anthony5 Baseball I, 25 Boxing 25 Football 2, 45 Boxing 4. ' BOTEH, WILLIAM FREDRIC: Willy. Vander- poeh5 Civic Duty 25 Science Club 35 Baseball 45 Basketball 35 Engineer. BOTTANDO, JACOB FERDINANID: Jake. St. Margaret5 Civic Duty5 Science Club 35 Automo- tive Engineer. BROWN, JOHN MARTIN: Jack. St. Rita5 Math Club 45 Varsity Football 45 Lightweight Football I, 25 I.M. Boxing I5 I.M. Softball 25 I.M. Football 3, 45 College. BRUHN, ARTHUR CLAUDE: Rodney. Bass5 I.M. Softball I, 25 I.M. Basketball 45 Flywe-ight Football and Basketball 2. BUCZ, EDWARD MICHAEL: Chick. St. Mi- chael5 Camera Club 25 Science Club 35 Military Service. BULGER, JAMES JOSEPH: Bo. St. Ethelreda5 Lightweight Football 25 I.M. Baseball I5 Col- lege. BYRNES, CHARLES MARTIN: Bud. St. Gall5 Football I5 Business. CAFFERTY, THOMAS RICHARD: Tacks. St. Sabina, Softball I5 Football 35 Mortician CAHILL, DANIEL: Dan, St. David5 Civic Duty5 Science Club I, 25 Business. CAHILL, ROBERT WILLIAM: Red, St. Jus- tin, Civic Duty I5 Camera Club 25 College. CALLAHAN, THOMAS JOSEPH: Knobby. St. Sabinag Civic Duty 2, 3, 45 Softball I, 2, 35 Football l, 2, 45 Mechanical Engineer. CAPODICE, KENNETH MATTHIEW: Cap. St. Rita5 Radio Club 45 Football 35 Electrical Engineer. CARAHER, THOMAS GREGORY: Speed. St. Rita5 Football 25 Business. Page 3l SENIORS . . . CELENZA, JOSEPH CHESTER: Argo-Joe. St. Blase, Boxing l, 2, 3, 4, Law. CHRISTEL, LEO CHARLES: Lee. St. Joa- chim, C.A.P. 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Cascian 4, Science Club 3, Technical Engineer. CLANCY, JAMES AL: Jim. St. Rita, Science Club 3, Civic Duty 4, Engineer. CLARKE, ROBERT JAMES: Whitey. Blessed Sacrament, Science Club 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Ritan 2, C.A.P. 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Math Club 4, Cascian 4, Physics Seminar, Law. CLEARY, EDWARD JOSEPH: Moose. St. Rita, Lightweight Football l, l.M. Baseball 2, Football l, Basketball l, Politician. COLE, JOHN HENRY: Jack. St. Theodore, Bowling l, 4, Swimming 4, Civic Duty 2, Knights of the Holy Eucharist l, 2, Business. COLLINS, FRANCIS ROBERT: Dumbo, St. Columbanus, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Radio Club 4, Plumber. LY MATTHEW Matt St David, CONNEL , : . . Camera Club l, Science Club 3, Civic Duty 4, College. CONNORS, JOHN GEORGE: Jack. St. Rita, Track 2, 3, 4, Aeronautical Engine-er. NROY JOHN PAUL Red St Dorothy, CO , 2 . . Camera Club l, Rita Rollers 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, l.M. Football 3, Track Mgr. 3, College. COONEY, BERNARD FRAiNClS: Bud St. Rita, l.M. Basketball 4, Aeronautical Engineer. COPPS, LEW ALFRED: Lew, St. Rita, Bowl- ing l, 4, College. CORCORAN, WILLIAM PATRICK: Corky. St. Rose of Lima, l.M. Basketball 3, College. CRAWFORD, ARTHUR DANIEL: Abe, St. Louis Academy, Civic Duty 2, Electrical En- ginee-r. CREIGHTON, JAMES MICHAEL: Satan, St. Kilian, All-Star Basketball 4, College. CROSS, WALTER RAYMOND: Bull. Christ the King, Ritan 4, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, Lightweight Football l, l.M. Basketball l, 2, Track l, 2, Mechanical Engineer. Cul-l-llXlA, JOHN JOSEPH' Cullerton. St. Ethelreda, l.M. Baseball 2, Construction En- gineer. Page 32 CUMMINGS, JOHN A.: Utal1. St. Joseph, Ogden, Utah, Ritan 4, Cisca 4, Radio. DEERING, DONALD PATRICK: Dimples. St. Rita, l.M. Baseball I, Basketball 2, Engineer. DESIO, LOUIS CARMEN: Louie. St. Edward, Honor Society 2, Science Club 3, Mechanical Engineer. DEUTSCH, JOHN ANTHONY: Dutch. St. Augustine, Radio Club 4, Rita Rollers 4, Swim- ming 4, l.M. Football 3, College. DICKSON, ROBERT STARR: Bob. Sacred Heart, Camera Club 2, Science Club 4, Horse Trainer. DIETMANN, WALTER PAUL: Dutcl'i. St. Sabina, Bowling Club I, 4, Camera Club 2, l.M. Football I, 2, 3, l.M. Softball I, 2, 3, 4, Auto Racing. DILLIMAN, ROBERT EDWARD: Dill. St. Rita, l.M. Baseball I, l.M. Basketball 2, Engineer. DIZOTELL, FORREST GEORGE: Diz. Gage Park, l.M. Football 2, 3, Law. DOODY, WILLIAM THOMAS: Bill, St. Rose of Lima, Camera Club 2, Sc-ience Club 4, Busi- ness. DORMAN, ROBERT JOSEPH: Bob. St. Ni- cholas of Tolentine, Band I, 4, Science Club 4, Electrical Engineer. DOYLE, DANIEL MORAN: Dizzy. St. Kilian, Rita Rollers 3, Camera Club 2, Bowling I, l.M. Football I, 2, 3, l.M. Basketball I, 2, 4, l.M. Softball I, 2, 3, 4, Architectural Eugineer. DRAUS, BERNARD ANDREW: Pete St. Salo- mea, Honor Society 4, Mechanical Engineering. DUNN, JOHN JAMES: Red. St. Joachim, C.A.P. 3, 4, Track 3, Architect. DYTRYCH, ROBERT JAMES: Boozie. St, John Nepomucene, Radio Club 4, l.M. Basket- ball I, l.M. Basketball 2, Varsity Football 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 4, Engineer. EARLY, JOHN DAVID: Jumbo Assumption, l.M. Football I, l.M. Basketball 3, Varsity Football 3, Baseball 4, College. EGLINAS, FRANK VINCENT: Eggie. lm- maculate Conception, Camera Club I, Radio. EVANS, DONALD JOSEPH: Duckie. Little Flower, Bowling I, 2, Track I, 2, Baseball 4, Boxing 2, Journalist. OF 1947 Page 33 SENIORS . . . EWERT, STEPHEN RAYMOND: Steve. St. John of God, Science Club 4, Math Club 4, Civic Duty Club 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Electri- cal Engineer. FAGAN, EDWARD FRANCIS: Bud. St. Doro- thy, Camera Club 4, Science Club 2, Mechani- cal Engineer. FAGAN, WILLIAM DAVID: WiIIie. St. Co- lumbanus, Bowling 2, 3, 4, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, C.A.P. 3, 4, Camera Club I, Knights of the Holy Eucharist 2, Red Cross 4, Science Club 3, l.M. Football 4, Enginee-r. FARLEY, ROBERT HUGH: Bobey. St. Colum- banus, Bowling I, 4, Lightweight Football 2, l.M. Basketball All-Star 4, Pharmacist. FEDOR, LEO RICHARD: Pecks. St. Blase, Camera Club 4, Science Club 2, Engineer. FEIL, JEROME PETER: Jerry. Sacred Heart, Knights of the Holy Eucharist I, 2, Bowling 3, Lightweight Football 2, All-Star Baseball 2, Track Team 3, Business. FELLER, NICHOLAS JOSEPH: Nick. St. Ma- thias, Camera Club 2, Science Club 4, Engineer. FLAMM, LARRY JOSEPH: Spider, St. Ra- phael, Bantamweight Basketball 2, l.M. Base- ball 2, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity Basket- ball and Baseball 4, Engineer. FLEMING, RICHARD THOMAS: Chas. St. Justin Martyr, l,M. Baseball 2, Law. FOLLMANN, RUDOLPH LUDWIG: Rud. St. Philomcna, Honor Society 2, Ritan 2, Ar- chitect. FOWLER, EDWARD FREDERICK: Ed. St. Sa- bina, Rita Rollers 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Bowling 4, l.M. Football 2, Basketball I, 2, Chemical Engineer. FREIMUTH, JOHN RUDOLPH: Rudy. Rita Rollers 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 4, l.M. Basket- ball I, 3, l.M. Football I, Flyweight Basketball I, 2, Varsity Baseball 3, 4, Refrigeration. GABRIEL, ADOLPH RICHARD: Aden St, Nicholas of Tolentine, Science Club 3, 4, Me- chanical Engineer. GALLAGHER, RICHARD JUSTINE: Stash, Little Flower, Varsity Football 3, 4, l.M. Foot- ball 2, Mechanical Engineer. GARVEY, MAURICE JOSEPH: Babe St. Jus- tin Martyr, l.M. Heavy All-Star 3, Law. GASPAROTTO, VIRGINIO ANTHONY: Gas St. Bernard, Camera Club 3, 4, Boxing 2, Track 4, Scientific Research. GAYDA, JOSEPH NORBERT: Pebbel. St. Simon the Apostle, Camera Club 2, Honor So- ciety 4, Civic Duty 3, Rita Rolle-rs 4, Radio Club 4, Electrical Engineer. Page 34 ...OF 1947 GEDART, JOHN DONALD: Don. McKay' Band I, 2, Knights of the Holy Eucharist I, 2, 3, Track 3, 4, Baseball 4, Industrial Engineer. 1 GERLESITS, JOHN ROBERT: Jerry. St. Rita, Camera Club I, Honor Society 4, Ritan I, 2, 3, 4, Civic Duty 3, 4, Knights of the Holy Eucha- rist I, 2, Bowling 4, I.M. Football 4, I.M. Base- ball l, Boxing 2, Sports Editor of Ritan 4' College. 1 GOEPPNER, HAROLD ANDREW: Gepp. St. Brendan, Varsity Lights 3, 4, Flyweight 2, I.M. Football I, I.M. Basketball I, College. GCETZ, JOHN JOSEPH: Goofy. St. Raphael, Rita Rollers 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Football Mgr. 3, 4, Business. GOONAN, FRANK ADRIAN: Gorilla. Little Flower, Civic Duty 4, Glee Club 3, Red Cross 4, I.M. Football 4, Agriculture. GONSCH, JNMES JOSEPH: Jim. St. Basil, Civic Duty 4, Camera Clulb 2, Engineer. GRAFFY, WILLIAM JOHN: Bill, St. Basil, Science Club 3, Radio Club 4, I.M. Basketball 3, Radio Engineer. GUTE, JOSEPH ALFIRED: Joe. St. Clare of Montefalco, Junior Prom Committee, Rita Roll- ers, Architecture. HASS, NORBERT HENRY: Hank. St. Au- gustine, Bowling I, 2, I.M. Football 3, Machin- ist. HALM, JOHN WILLIAM: Jack. St. Rita, Ritan I, Civic Duty 3, Science Club 3, Football 2, I.M. Football, Baseball I, 2, Engineer. HANLEY, EDWIN GERARD: Irish, St. Rita, Radio Club 4, I.M. Basketball 3, Electrical En- gineer. HARRISON, EDWARD: Ed, St. Rita, Junicr Prom Committee, Rita Rollers, Business. HARTIGAN, LAWRENCE JOHN: Red. Visi- tation, Rita Rollers, Camera Club 4, Business. HAVEL, CHARLES WENCESLAUS: Chas. St. Thomas, Mendel Science Club 4, Engineer. HAYDEN, THOMAS JOSEPH: Tom. Visfta- tion, Varsity Lightweight Basketball 2, 3, 4, Business. HEPP, GERALD JOH'N: Gerry. St. Felicitas, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Civic Duty 4, Bowling 4, Glee Club 3, Knights of the Holy Eucharist 2, 3, I.M. Football 4, Boxing 2, 4, Business. HOEHN, ROLAND JOHN: Blcwtorch. St. Brendan, I.M. Basketball 2, Chauffeur. Page 35 SENIORS Page 36 HOGAN, RICHARD DAINIEL: Dick, St. Philip Neri, Radio 4, Track I, 2, 'Electrical Engineer. HOGAN, MICHAEL PATRICK: Mide. Ri- chard Edwards, Ritan I, 2, Camera Club I, Stamp Club I, 2, Knights of the Holy Eucharist I, 2, Bowling 4, Journalism. HOGAN, THOIMAS FRANCIS: Hoagy. Visi- tation, Junior Prom Committee, Rita Rollers' Music. 1 HOLDEN, JAMES EDWARD: St. Leo, I.M. Box- ing 2, Rita Rollers, Art. HOIS-S, DAVE ALBERT: St. Rita, Boxing I, 3' Baseball 2, Mining Engineer. 1 HOWARD, PHILIP EDWARD: Tex. St. Ber- nard, Ritan 4, Cascian 4, Boxing Team 3, 4' Mortician. r HUSKE, GEORGE JOSEPH: Joe. Visitation' Honor Society 2, College. 1 IANINONI, JOSEPH ALBERT: Derby. St Mary of Mt. Carmel, I.M. Baseball I, 2, 3, 4' Football I, Business. 1 IGOE, JAMES LEONARD: Jim. St. Dorothy, Baseball 2, Photography. JADER, KENNETH THOMAS: Jake. St. Rita, Bowling I, 2, 3, 4, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Swimming Club 4, Science Club 3, 4, Baseball 3, Industrial En- gineer. JAVOIS, ALEXANDER JAMES: Jim. St. Adrian, Honor Society 4, Science Club 3, Var- sity Baseball 3, 4, I.M. Football 3, 4,i Bowling 4, Medicine. JELONEK, HARRY JOSEPH: Jello. West Pullman, Football 3, Baseball 2, Forestry. JESSE, JACK NICHOLAS: Jack. Marquette, Civic Duty 2, Rita Rollers 3, 4. JONAITIS, CHARLES WILLIAM: Chuck. Immaculate Conception, Camera Club I, Sci- ence Club 3, 4, C.A.P. 3, Honor Society 4, Knights of the Holy Eucharist 2, Chemist. KACZMARIEK, NOIRBIEIRT GEORGE: Norb. Good Shepherd, Rita Rollers 3, 4, Science Club I, 2, Engineer. KAMPER, WILLI-AM MICHAEL: Wires. St. Raphael, Radio Club 4, I.M. Basketball 3, Elec- trical Engineer. KAPLA, STAINILEY JEIROIME: Kappy. Blessed Sacrament, Camera Club I, 2, Softball 3, Sports Journalist. KARRELS, WILLIAM THOMAS: BiIl. St. Joachim, Baseball 4, Architect. KEANE, DESMOND: St. Rita, Junior Prom Committee, Rita Rollers, Business. KELLY, GILBERT JOSEPH: Gil St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Rita Rollers, Camera Club 4, Business. KELLY, PHILIP JOHN: Flip, Our Lady of Solace, Camera Club I, Bowling 4, Knights of the Holy Eucharist 2, Insurance. KELLY, JAMES TIMOTHY: Jim. St. Colum- banus, l.M. Boxing, Business. KELLY, THOMAS JOSEPH: Tom. St. Colum- banus, Mgr. of Lightweight Football, Light- weight Basketball and Heavyweight Basketball 2, Air Conditioning. KEMPA, EDWARD ROMAN: Ed, St. Roman, Science Club 3, Math Club 4, Engineering. KIERSTEN, EDWARD JAMES: Cicero. Mary Queen of Heaven, Science Club 3, Math Club 4, Engineering. KIEFER, WILLIAM FRANCIS: Bill. St. Justin Martyr, Boxing I, 2, Advertising. KIEL, GEORGE MARK: Georgia, Visitation, Math Club 4, l.M, Football I, 4, Baseball I, 4, Basketball I, 4, Aeronautical Engineer. KILCOYNE, THOMAS FRANCIS: Irish. St. Thomas Apostle, Radio Club 4, Science Club 3, l.M. Football 2, 3, Varsity Baseball 3, Commer- cial Artist. KIRCHER, JOSEPH HARVER: Joe, Wads- worth, Lightweight Basketball 2, Chemical Engineer. KING, JAMES PHILIP: Jazz, Fort Dearborn, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Business. KING, JOHN PATRICK: Jack. Editor-in- Chief, Cascian 4, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, Ritan 2, 3, C.A.P. 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Science Club 3, Math Club 4, Honor Society 4, Rita Rollers 2, 3, 4, Physics Seminar, Electrical Engineer. KOHANNA, ANTHONY JOHN: Cowboy. St. Anthony, Bcwling 4, Mechanical Engineer. KOMPERDA, EDWARD JOHN: Polok. St. Turibius, Camera Club I, 2, 3, Photographer. KORBECKI, THOMAS ANTHONY: Limpy. St. Roman, Camera Club I, 2, Civic Duty 3, 4, Cascian 4, Personnel Manager. OF 1947 Page 37 SENIORS . . KOVARIK, ARTHUR PETER: Art. S.S. Cyril and Methodius, Civic Duty 2, 3, 4, Radio Club 4, Bowling I, 2, 3, 4, Knights of the Holy Eu- charist 4, Engineer. KUBIS, JOHN PETER: Lefty. St. Michael, Rita Rollers, Junior Prom Committee, Mechanic. KULAR, LEO LAWRENCE: Slippery. St. John gf God: Rifa Rnllorcj Scici-acc Club 2, 3, Not uralist. KULOVITS, FREDERICK ADOLPH: Nuggets St. Justin Martyr, Ritan 3, 4, Honor Society 4, Camera Club 4, Cisca 4, Augustinian Priest. KUPKA, JAMES HAROLD: Akpuk. St. Mau- rice, Radio Club 4, Navy. KUSH, CASIIMIR JAMES: St. Nicholas of To- lentine, Bowling 4, Pharmacist. LANGER, ROBERT JEROME: Bob. Blessed Sacrament, Science Club 3, Radio Club 4, Rita Rollers 3, 4, Cisca I, Varsity Football 4, Elec- trical Engineer. LARKERS, JOHN MARTIN: Poochie. All Saints, Ritan 4, Physical Education. LARSON, WILLIAM JOSEPH: Swede. Sacred Heart, I.M. Football 2, Electrical Engineering. LEPINSKE, HARRY CHARLES: Lep. St. Mau- rice, Science Club 3, Glee Club 4, Science Club 3, C.A.P. 4, Math Club 4, Honor Society 4, Bowling 4, Mechanical Engineer. LESCHIN, RICHARD AJNTHONY: Rich. St. Adrian, Rita Rollers, Science Club 4, Business. IJESKO, JAMES HOWARD: Jim. St. Rita, Glee Club 3, 4, Pharmacist. LESONDAK, GEORGE JOHN: Happy. Ferdi- nand Peck, Camera Club I, 2, Science Club 3, Architect. LINDER, BERNARD LINKER: Linderpups. St. Rita, Radio Club 4, Boxing 3, Government Service. LINDENMEYER, RONALD JOSEPH: Lindy. St. Clare of Montetalco, Science Club 3, Radio Club 4, Electrical Engineer. LISNER, JAMES JOHN: Lis, St. Philomena, Radio Club, Science Club, Railroad Air Condi- tioning. LOFTUS, JIM ANDREW: Deadfeet. St. Doro- thy, Camera Club, Rita Rollers 3, 4, Auto Me- chanic. Page 38 ...OF1947 LYNCH, RICHARD EUGENE: Mickey. Little Flower, Bcwling 4, Boxing 2, Writer. LUDWINSKI, CHESTER STANLEY: Chet. Blessed Sacrament, Science Club 3, Football 2, Pharmacist. LUPA, JOSEPH BEN: Joe. St. Genevieve, Science Club 3, Musician. MAIBOERGER, STANLEY JAMES: Mousie. St. Rita, Bowling l, 4, Engineer. MALIN, JOHN JOSEPH: Bud. Samuel Gom- pers, l.M. Boxing, Aviation. MALY, JOH'N FRANCIS: Jr. Morrill, Bowl- ing 2, 4, Physical Education. MANGHERA, PETER PAUL: Frenchy. As- sumption, Football l, 2, Boxing 2, Lightweight Football 2, Varsity Football 3, 4, Varsity Base- ball Baseball 4, All-Star Basketball 4, Pharma- cist. MANION, MICHAEL GERALD: Knuckles Orval T. Bright, Rita Rollers I, 3, l.M. Baseball 2, Construction Engineer. MANKOWSKI, NORBIERT JOSEPH: DeaIer. Drug Clerk. MANOR, WILLIAM HOWARD: Bill. Sacred Heart, Science Club 3, Civil Engineer. MARCHLEWS-KI, ANTHONY JOSEPH: Bud. St. Casimir, l.M. Football 3, 4, Basketball 3, Salesman. MARINIER, EDWARD FRANK: Bud. Sacred Heart, Lightweight Football I, Varsity Football 4, All-Star Basketball Team 4, Business. MAZZONI, CHARLES ANTHONY: Chuck. Kohn, Honor Society 4, Ritan 4, Chemical En- gineer. MITCHELL, RICHARD: Rick. St. David, Science Club 3, 4, Camera Club 2, Business. MCCABE, JAMES PATRICK: Mac, St. Clo- tilde, Civic Duty 3, Honor Society 4, Boxing 3, Science. McCARTl-lY, DAVE GARRETT: Mac. Little Flower, Science Club 3, Glee Club 3, Executive. MCDERMOTT, PATRICK JOSEPH: Pat. St. Rita, Lightweight Football 2, l.M. Boxing l, 2, Football 3, 4, Mortician. Page 39 SENIORS Page 40 MCELROY, RICHARD JOSEPH: Mac. St. Margaret: I.M. Basketball 4: Business. MCGARRY, JOHN FRANCIS: Keys. Hubbard: Varsity Football 3, 4: I.M. All-Star Basketball 4: I.M. Football l: Basketball I: Business. McGUlRE, JAMES JOSEPH: Jim, St. Anne: Junior Prom Committee: Rita Rollers 2, 3: Business. MCHUGH, JOHN EDWARD: Glen, Christ the King: Football I: Varsity Football Captain 3, 4: Basketball l: I.M. Baseball I: Business. MCINERNEY, JOHN JOSEPH: Mac. St. Anne: Honor Society 4: I.M. Baseball 2: I.M. Football l: Refrigeration Engineer. McKEE, THOMAS JOSEPH: Tom. St, Agnes: Science Club 3, 4: Camera Club 2: Auto Repair. MCLAUGHLIN, A. ROY: Mac. St. Justin: Junior Prom Committee: Rita Rollers 2, 3: Steam Fitter. MCMAHON, EUGENE EDWARD: Flash. St. Nicholas of Toleritine: Camera Club l, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3: Glee Club 3, 4: Band l, 3, 4: Ritan 4: Bowling 3: Math Club 2, 4: Stamp Club 4: First Aid 4: Photography. McMAHON, SHERIDAN MICHAEL: Torchie. St. Gall: I.M. Football 4: Cement Contractor. McNALLY, THOMAS EDWARD: Tom, St, Justin: Camera Club 2, 3: Rita Rollers 4: Busi- ness. MCNAMARA, EDWARD JOHN: Mac. Hook- way: Civic Duty 2: Rita Rollers 2, 3: Science Club 3: I.M. Football 3: Track 4: Baseball 4: Boxing 3: Engineer. MCNAMARA, JAMES EUGENE: Father Jim. St. Margaret: Rita Rollers 3, 4: Civic Duty I, 2: Mortician. MCWILLIAM, JAMES B.: Nails, St. Theo- dore: Civic Duty 2, 3: Rita Rollers 4: Business. MENTE, LAWRENCE JOHN: Larry. St. Joa- chim: Science Club 3: Honor Society 3, 4: Track Team l, 2, 3, 4: Track Team Captain 4: Physics Seminar: Civil Engineering. MILLER, EDWARD LEO: Eddie. St. Leo: Rita Rolle-rs 2, 3, 4: Bowling 3, 4: Science Club 3, 4: College. MILLER, JAMES CHARLES: Jim, Sit. Rita' Civic Duty 3: Navy. MILLER, JOHN DONALD: Don. St. Ann: Science Club 3: I.M. Baseball I: I.M. Basket- ball 3: I.M. Football I, 3: Track Team I: Base- ball 4: Printing Industry. 1 MISIAK, ROBERT THOMAS: The Ape. As- sumption, Civic Duty 2, 3, Rita Rollers l, 2, Butcher, MISUNAS, EDMUND ALBERT: Moose. lm- maculate Conception, Civic Duty 2, 3, Rita Rollers l, 2, 3, Business. MOORE, ARTHUR LAWDER2 MerCury. St. Bernard, Camera Club 3, 4, Civic Duty l, 2, Business. MOORE, FRANK XAVIER: Ford, St. Bernard, Camera Club l, 2, Civic Duty 2, 3, Automobile Dealer. MOZOLA, PAUL JOHN: Ace. Sacred Heart, Civic Duty l, 2, Junior Prom Committee, Fi- nances. MROZEK, JOHN STEPHEN: Jay, St. Joseph, Radio Club 4, Science Club 3, l.M. Basketball 3, Politics. MULHALL, THOMAS PETER: Moe. St. Jus- tin Martyr, Rita Rollers l, 2, Bowling 4, Sci- ence Club 3, Glee Club 3, Math Club 2, l.M. Baseball 2, l.M. All-Star Baseball 2, l.M. All- Star Basketball 3, 4, Flyweight Basketball l, Politician. SEKORA, THOMAS: Tom. Si. Rita, Civic Duty 3, 4, Rita Rollers l, 2, College. MURPHY, JAMES FRANCIS: Murf. Little Flcwer, Bowling l, 2, l.M. Basketball l, l.M. Football 2, Dentistry. MURPHY, ROBERT ANTHONY: Murph St. Rita, Band 2, Cheerleader 4, l.lA. Bowling l, Boxing 2, l.M. Football 4, Civil Engineer. NASAKAITIS, FRANK PETER: Mad Dog. Immaculate Conception, Science Club 3, Civic Duty l, 2, Chemical Engineer. NEVILLE, IRWIN HOWARD: lrv. St. Theo- dore, Junior Prom Committee 3, l.M. Football 2, Navy. NlCOSiA, ANTHONY MICHAEL: Nic. Visi- tation, Bowling 2, 3, Basketball 3, l.M. Boxing l, Law. NEYBERT, ALFRED JOSEPH: Bud. St. Adrian, Radio Club 4, Science Club 3, Radio Technician. NILLES, LEO A.: Coach. St. Clare of Monte- falco, Bowling 4, Business. NOLAN, THOMAS PATRICK: Tom. Mar- quette, Lightweight Football l, 2, Heavyweight Football 3, Forestry. OIBRIEN, JOHN JOSEPH: OB, St. Clare of Montefalco, l.M. Football 3, 4, Engineer. OF 1947 Page 41 SENIORS . , . NORMAN, JOHN GUSTAVE: Red, St. Bren- dan, Radio Club 4, Rita Rollers 2, Bowling 4, Baseball I, Basketball 2, 4, Football 3, Elec- tricity. O'CONNOR, TIMOTHY THOMAS: Tim, St. Theodore, Science Club 3, 4, Civic Duty 4, Refrigeration. O'GRADY, JAMES PATRICK: Rosie, St. Ni- cholas of Tolentine, l.M. Football 2, Basketball 2, Business. O'LEARY, JAMES HENRY: Money Bags. St, Nicholas ot Tolentine, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 4, Chemist, OLEJNIK, THADDEUS JOSEPH: Ted, St. Joseph, Radio Club 4, Science Club 3, l.M. Basketball 3, Radio Technician. O'MALLEY, ARTHUR EUGENE: Rocky, St. Sabina, News Editor of Ritan 4, Business. O'NElL, JOHN JAMES: Big John, St, Rita, Bowling I, Ritan 2, l.M. Football 3, Heavy- weight Football 4, College. O'SHEA, CHARLES GREGORY: Charlie, Visi- tation, Camera Club 2, 3, Civic Duty I, Busi- ness. OSTER, JOHN NICHOLAS: Fish, St. Tho- mas the Apostle, Bowling I, 3, 4, Camera Club I, Honor Society 4, Radio Club 4, Civic Duty 2, 3, l.M. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Electrical En- gineer. OVERLING, JOHN DONALD: Ove, St. Joa- chim, Camera Club I, 2, Civic Duty 3, 4, Aero- nautical Engineer. PAPE, ANTHONY ROCCO: Silver Dollar Kid. St. Mary ot Mt, Carmel, Band l, 2, Musician. PARMELEE, THOMAS HOYT: Tom, St Martin, Science Club 3, 4, Camera Club 3, 4, Math Club 4, Bowling 3, C.A.P. 3, 4, Mechani- cal Engineer. PATZSCH, EDWARD GLENN: Ed, Avalon, Penn., Honor Society 4, Engineer. PAVELL, GEORGE MICHAEL: FIashie, St. George, Science Club 3, Radio Club 4, Red Cross 3, 4, Radio Engineer, PESAVENTO, LEE ANTHONY: Bing, St, Anthony, Basketball 4, Aviation. PETRICK, ROBERT PETER: Bobby, St. Ag- nes, Science Club 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Camera Club 4, Civic Duty 4, Math Club 4, Red Cross 4, Cascian 4, l.M. Basketball 2, Mechanical Engineer. PHILIPPI, ROBERT JEROME: Gordo, Little Flower, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, l.M. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Medicine. Page 42 ...OF 1947 PHILLIPS, GEORGE WEINDALL: Phil. Gresh- am, Science Club 3, Knights ct the Holy Eu- charist 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Civic Duty 4, Swim- ming Club 4, Varsity Baseball 3, Engineer. PIZZURRO, JOSEPH PAUL: Dago. St. Car- thage, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Musician. PODRAZIK, EUGENE ANTHONY: Gene. Civic Duty 4, Basketball 2, I.M. All-Star Bis- ke-tball 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Music. POETZINGER, JOHN ANDREW: Potts. St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Rita Rollers 2, Honor Society 4, I.M. Boxing 3, Boxing Team 3, 4, Dentist. POLAK, JOSEPH JAMES: Joe Radio Club 4, Radio Engineer. PORCARO, RICHARD VINCENT: Carrots, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel, Junior Prom Commit- tee, Basketball I, 2, 3, Captain Varsity Bzse- ball, Baseball. PRIBLE, JOSEPH: Joe, St. Rita, Civic Duty 3, 4, Camera Club 2, Business. PROKASKI, ROGER FRED: Pro. St. Joseph, Civic Duty 2, Teacher. PRUSA, RICHARD PETER: Spit Curl. Blessed Agnes, Radio Club 4, Science Club 3, Techni- cian. PRUZINA, RICHARD FRANCIS: Rich St. John Nepornucene, Basketball 2, I.M. Basket- ball 4, Engineer. RADLOFF, WILLIAM ANTHONY: Bill, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Science- Club 3, 4, Math Club 4, Camera Club 4, Stamp Club 4, Aero- nautical Engineer. RANCIC, JOSEPH NICHOLAS: Bo Bo. Assumption, Varsity Football 3, 4, Boxing I, Track 3, All-Star Basketball 3, Business. RATH, ROBERT FRANCIS: BOb. St. George, Softball 2, Aeronautical Engineer. RANDICH, GENE MARTIN: Gene. Assump- tion, Science Club 3, Civil Engineer. REILLY, BEN JOSEPH: Benny. St. Justin Martyr, I.M. Boxing I, 2, Basketball I, Light- weight Basketball 2, Heavyweight Basketball 3, 4, All-Star Baseball 2, Sports Journalist. RICHARDSON, EDWIN JOSEPH: Rich. St. David, Football I, Meteorologist. RICKARD, FRANK PATRICK: Handsome :Nativity of Our Lord, Rita Rollers 4, Science Club 4, Stamp Club 4, Knights ot the Holy Eucharist I, 2, Law. Page 43 SENIORS Page 44 RICKS, PAUL EDWARD: Pasquel. St. Bren- dan: I.M. Football 4: Business. RINGENBERG, RICHARD STANLEY: Rich. St. Turibius: Math Club 4: I.M. Football 4' Business. 1 ROEH, RICHARD JOHN: Red Man. St. Ber- nard: Camera Club I, 2: Rita Rollers 4: Con- struction Engineer. ROLINISKAS, RAYNIOND GEORGE: Ray. St. Gall: Camera Club 3: Civic Duty 2: Business. RUEDIGER, DOUGLAS ARTHUR: Doug. St Theodore: Junior Prom Committee: Forestry. RYAN, JOHN KENNETH: J.K. St. Rita: Camera Club I: Knights of the Holy Eucharist 3: Electrical Engineer. SAJDAK, DAVID RICHARD: Dave. St. Brid- get: Science Club 3: Civic Duty 2, 4: Track I' Chemist. 1 SANTELLI, MICHAEL ROBERT: Nigger. St. Francis De Sales: Camera Club 2: Civic Duty 4' Business. 1 SAMUEL, ALBERT STANLEY: Sammy. S.S. Cyril and Methodius: Bowling I, 2: Printing. SAPIT, DONALD THOMAS: Don. St. Rita: Ritan 2: Honor Society 4: Lightweight Foot- ball 2: Mechanical Engineer. SAUTER, RAYMOND JEROME: Fourth Di- mensional. St. Cajetan: Camera Club 2: Bowl- ing 2, 3, 4: Honor Society 4: College. SCANLAN, GEORGE BERNARD: SkulI. St. Clotilde: Bowling I: Science Club 3: Adver- tising. SCHACKMUTH, GERALD CLEMENT: Shag- gy. St. Carthage: Rita Rollers 2: Bowling 4: Science Club 3: Knights of the Holy Eucharist 3: Salesman. SCHALLER, RICHARD JAMES: Hot Lips. Christ the King: Science Club 3: Band I, 2, 3 4: Ritan 4: I.M. All-Star Basketball 4: I.M. All-Star Baseball 2: Lightweight Football 2' Civil Engineer. 1 1 SCHAFER, JIM HENRY: The WrestIer. St Agnes: Boxing I: Business. SCHIMACK, EDWARD JOSEPH: Shoes St. George: Honor Society 4: Radio Club 4: Sci- ence Club 3: Electrical Engineer. SCHONTA, ROBERT ANTHONY: Spade Blessed Sacrament: Camera Club 2: Science Club 3, 4: C.A.P. 3, 4: Math Club 4: Cascian 4: Electrical Engineer. SHANNON, DONALD THOMAS: Studs. Little Flower: l.M. Football 2, 3, 4: I.M. Bas- ketball I, 3: Boxing Team 4: All-Star Softball 2: Dentistry. SHEEHAN, PHILIP JEROME: Phil. St. Justin Martyr: I.M. Baseball 2: Refrigeration. SINON, THOMAS A.: Simp. St. Clotilde: Rita Rollers I, 2: Camera Club 3: Engineer. SLOWEY, FRANK JOSEPH: Frank. St. Ber- nard: Camera Club 3, 4: Swimming Club 3: Honor Society 4: Civic Duty 3: Bowling 3: Ar- chitect. SLOWIK, ALVIN JOHN: Al. St. Paul: Civic Duty I, 2: Science Club 3: Business. SMAILIS, EDWARD: Ed. St. Rita: Bowling I, 2: Junior Prom Committee: College. SMYTH, FRANK A.: Frank, Sacred Heart: Camera Club 3: Business. SOBiESK, MARTIN JOSEPH: Digger St. Blase: C.A.P. 3, 4: Physics Seminar 3: Science Club 3: Chemical Engineer. SPENCE, HAROLD VINCENT: Useless. St. Rita: Bowling I, 4: Printe-r. STANTON, HARRY CLINTON: Notnats. St. Felicitas: Band I, 2, 3, 4: C.A.P. 3, 4: Physics Seminar 3: Science Club 3: Civil Engineer. STASKON, RICHARD EUGENE: Hot-Shot. Gage Park: Knights of the Holy Eucharist: Aeronautical Engineer. STEFANIK, DONALD JOHN: Cheeks. Bless- ed Agnes: Radio Club 4: Varsity Football 3: Varsity Basketball 4: I.M. Basketball 3: Base- ball I: Varsity Baseball 4: Electrical Engineer, STEFFENS, EUGENE ALOIS: Gene, St. Clo- tilde: Track Team 2, 3, 4: I.M. Football 3, 4: I.M. Boxing I: Civic Duty 2, 3: Accountant. STELZER, ROBERT JOSEPH: Alka. St. Clare of Montefalco: Camera Club 2: Civic Duty 4: Accountant. STEPEK, ROBERT JOSEPH: Bohunk. St. Mary of Mt. Carmel: All-Star Basketball 3, 4: Engineer. STREICH, EDMUND FRANCIS: Ed. St. Ethel- reda: Math Club 4: Aeronautical Engineer. STUBA, THOMAS A-NTHONY: Tom. St. Maurice: Radio Club 4: Track I, 2: Bowling 4: Radio Repair. OF 1947 Page 45 SENIORS . . . SULLIVAN, EDMOND JOHN: Brud. St. Margaret, All-St:r Basketball 3, 4, Business. SULLIVAN, TIMOTHY JAMES: Sullivanski. St. Basil, Scicnce Club 3, Band 4, Engineering. TARCZEWSKI, EDWARD EUGENE: Tarky, Five Holy Martyrs, l.M. Football I, Engineering. TARPEY, GENE THOMAS: Tarp. St. Bren- dan, Ritan I, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Honcr So- ciety 4, Editor ot Ritan 4, College. TIMPE, JOHN: J:ck, St. Rita, Camera Club 2, 3, 4, Business. TRZECIAK, FRANK STANLEY: Trees St. Nicholas ot Tclentine, Bowling 3, 4, Printer. VALLET, DONALD LOUIS: Pierre, St. Ra- phael, Knights of the Holy Eucharist 3, 4, Ra- dio Club 4, Television Technician. VILIMAS, JOSEPH GERALD: Specks. McKay, Vicc-President Science Club 4, Math Club 4, C.A.P. 3, 4, Civic Duty 4, Cascian Business Manager 4, First Aid, Physics Seminar, Bowling 3, 4, Ccmmcrce and Law. VINCENT, WALTER JOHN: Bud. St. Gall, l.M. Foctb: ll, Engineer. VALAZNY, JAMES JOSEPH: Jim, St. Rita, Bowling 4, Certified Public Accountant. VONDERHEIDE, JOHN HENRY: Jack. St. Jchn the Baptist, l.M. Softball 2, Business. XVAGNER, CHARLES JOSEPH: Hans St. Bssil, Junicr Prom Committee, l.M. Bcxing I, Track I, Business. WALCZAK, MICHAEL THOMAS: Mike, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Science Club 3, Rita Rollers 3, Electrical Engineer. WALSH, JAMES RICHARD: Irish, St. Sable na, Scftbgll I, Auditing. NNALSH, JOHN THOMAS: Jack. St. Rita, Honor Society 4, Cheerlsader I, 2, 3, 4, Ritan I, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Civic Duty 3, 4, Knights cf the Holy Euchgrist I, 2, l.M. Base- ball I, College. WALSH, JOHN FRANCIS: Johnny. Our Lady cf Solace, Rita Rollers I, 2, 3, 4, Civic Duty 2, Bowling I, l.M. Basketball I, Football 2, Industrial Engineer. WARAPIUS, ARTHUR ROBERT: Smokey. St. Kilian, Rita Rollers 3, 4, Bowling 2, 3, 4, Businsss. Page 46 .OF 1947 WEJS, THOMAS HENRY: Hook, St. Thomas the Apostle, Rita Rollers 2, 3, Radio Club 4, l.M. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Flyweight Basketball l, 2, Electrical Engineer. WENGELEWSKI, HENRY BRUNO: Hank. St. Gall, Rita Rollers l, 2, 3, Medicine. XNELCH, THOMAS JOHN: Shorty, St. Mary ot Mt. Carmel, Rita Rollers l, Stamp Club l, 2, Radio Club 4, Bcwling 4, Science Club 3, En- gineer. WILGUS, DONALD STANLEY: Senator. St. Gall, Camera Club l, 2, Caecian Humor Editor 4, President, Science Club, First Aid, Civi: Duty 4, Math Club 4, Physics Seminar, Rgdio Engineer. WILSON, WILLIAM JAMES: Bill. St. Felfci- tes, Civic Duty 4, Varsity Basketball Mgr. 4, College. WISNIEWSKI, LEONARD JOSEPH: Whiz, St. Mary Magdalene, Junior Prom Committee, Engineer. WITULSKI, LEONARD STEPHEN: Veets. Five Holy Martyrs, Rita Rollers 4: Business. WOLF, DONALD CHARLES: Pee Wee. Civic Duty 2, College. NNOLSZON, JOHN DONALD: Jack. St. Rose ct Lima, Science Club 3, 4, Honor Society 4, C.A.P. 3, 4, Chemical Engineer. WOZNY, HENRY: Hank. St. Rita, Junior Prom Committee, Ccllege. WRlGHT, ROBERT JOHN: Wilber. St. Bene- dict, Band l, 2, College. ZAKES, WALTER JOSEPH: Gus, Bishop Quarters, l.M. Football l, l.M. Basketball 2, Business. ZATORSKI, ROBERT ANTHONY: Oogie. Blessed Sacrament, Rita Rollers l, Landscaper. ZAYNER, GERALD FRANK: Jerry, Shields, Ritan 4, Reporter. ZIC, HOWARD JAMES: Hurry Home Howie. Assumption, Varsity Football 3, l.M. Football l, 3, l.M. Basketball l, All-Star Basketball 3, 4, Diesel Engineer. ZOLA, EMlL ROBERT: Little Emo. St. Theo- dore, Flyweight Basketball 2, Lightweight Basketball 4, Lightweight Football 2, Heavy- weight Football 3, 4, All-Star Basketball Team 3, Business. The tollcwing seniors' pictures do not appear in this issue of the Cascian: Thomas Cuculich, Thomas Folry, Robert Norton, Harry Sessman, Richard Sekona, Daniel Schwartz. Page 47 '5f4'c,W.cv are Q it 45 dim' The Cascian is genuinely proud of the St. Rita boys who will don cap and gown and receive their diplomas on the stage of the Colony Theatre on Wednesday, June 4, l947. St, Rita l-ligh School has been the Foster Mother of these graduates for four years and has striven to impart to them the traditions and principles of St. Augustine and that long dynasty of Augustinian Catholic Educators who have nurtured and spread Christ's way of life for fifteen glory-packed cen- tunes. Graduates, this Red Letter Day is also your Commencement Day: the Day on which you begin your career of fulfillment of the foundations of knowledge, citizenship, and leadership firmly laid at St, Rita l-ligh School. AIma Mater means Foster Moth- er. Let your whole future life be actuated by love for and unflinching devotion to your Alma Mater! Page 48 Graduation D This is our Day of Graduationul l.et's make it a Day of Consecrationu Ot lives and hcpes to God and Nation l Let's ndake it a Day of Adoration And follcw our Master from Station to Station ! We entered St. Rita cn strict Probaticn g We passed the test of lnitiaticn g This is our Day of ecstatic Elation l We've passed each hard Exarnination g ln Cap and Gown there's Exaltation l To Chapel and Colony our Visitation j lt's more than a Day of Graduaticnug Le?'s make it our Day of Coronaticnul We're grateful ter each Congratulation From Friends and Teachers and Each Relaticn g Ygur Visitation to Graduation -to cne and all--our lnyitatiCn l For the third successive year The Senior Prom was held at the Medinah Country Club, The Cascian could describe this Garden ot Eden as The Hang- ing Gardens ot Babylon or any other world wonder that reach- es back through the centuries to the ancient world. Suttice it to say that to the Rita Seniors it will always surpass any def scripticn tor beauty and tor general perspectivel May l3, l947, was more important to them than any other date ot history' Page 50 Senior There is much to retrospect about when high school days have run their course. The Alumni enjoy Rita retrospec- tions but sigh pensively when they reflect that those days are lost in antiquity. Gridiron clas- sics, hard-court struggles, brain - cleaving examinations, the religious and social lite at St. Rita are all entrancing memories. Eclipsing every recollection and regarded as the supremely marvelous event ot high school days was and is The Senior Prom, the alpha and the omega ot Pleasure's alphabet. Prom Johnny Marlowe and his band furnished the dances, marches, and tantalizing melo- dies that will linger immor- tally in the Prcmenaders' me- mories. The Cascian offers generous bouquets of praise to the Rev, J. J. Sinnott, OSA., for again demonstrating that he is non- pareil as an impresario and an entrepreneur. The Cascian quotes an oft-reiterated com- ment about Father Sinnott's Proms: A more capable and cultured host can be found no- wherel gf? hu-.,..., Felicitations are sincerely expressed by your Cascian to Fr. John Galloway, O.S.A., Moderator of the Junior Class, for his successful sponsorship ot the annual Junior Prom held on Tuesday evening, February ll, in the sumptu- ously furnished Louis XVI Room of the Shoreland Hotel. To all appearances Fr. Galloway was stymied by the dual dilemmas of arctic temperatures and perilous trat- i JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Zube, Hanlon. l Standing: Kulovits, Fr. Gallo- way, Hanley. ticking on the one hand, and on the other hand by an Archdiocesan curb- ing manitesto. These dual dilemmas were skillfully parried by that veteran Duelist, Fr. Galloway, One hundred fifteen couples danced ecstatically in an exotic environment to the mellifluous melody, harmony, and rhythm ot Del Rene's reasonably priced but talented eleven-piece band. Thus, Cardinal Stritch's edict inter- 1 The Underclassmen dicting fabulously engaged bands was followed to the split penny. The grand march began at lO:45 P.M. sharp. Consequently, our Cardi- nal's promulgation enjoining owl hours was observed to the split second. The bids were sensibly priced at 54.80, and cofnsisted of an eye-arrest- ing chrome cover upon which a dazz- ling blue R was inscribed. A red and blue card gorgeously set off the chrome cover and red back. The Cascian also applauds Len Zube, Junior class president, and all the class officers for the efficient and energetic co-operation given to Father Galloway in making the l947 Junior Prom memorable, electrifying, and edifying. .'H' 'Nfl .li '- .. 2 ,ff Viz?-, XX ,L .Af --v. K Mr: W gf 4: , 3 ff 'I gu55I'Mw 'd K ,,, RK'-f AN, i 1 , 1 , 2 P QQ . , f 'f wifi g.: iw J 4 1,5 ,A -:I-' Xl Y , 'Mm --A.X mb 4,3 fgiig, , UA 'V H y,-fn WNW Iii '- ' Wg, is 'il' VVAK tu ., . ,:.v :Q v. WM H f - , ,L.f - .. ,L K .:Vkzl. Q l Jn R152 152 f wwf I f Q41 Ur, - I , v K 7 'L 2 U N Q yy - X v L SEZ A .jf ,.,', ' ' W fag M X, 7 ,W f . ff . R x, 1 ' V.., . I Q wus: , is A -. K M X 2 WW W Rfk V ,A wg? ,M ,f M! H mg gf L Q35 hw! W V F4 X Page 56 Juniors 5th Row: Gits, Mateja, Jach- nik, Stanley, Lassen, Smith, Poska, Walcott. 4th Row: Linn, Schuster, Utesch, Byrne, McGowan, Arndt, Nicosia. 3rd Row: Broderick, Ferrini, Zach, Bugan, Matts, An- drews, Bauer. 2nd Row: Keevers, Norris, Hanley, Coleman, Broder- ick, Marketak. lst Row: Meehan, Randick, Halinki, Lyznicki, Flynn. 3-J 5th Row: Molloy, Rodger Ryan, Mulhall, Konieczny Majcher, Janis, Ferguson. 4th Row: Barlog, Du Bois Leahy, Millsaps, McNamara Tracey, Belitz, Moroz. 3rd Row: McCurrie, Bick- ford, Zeludziewicz, Guinta Rezanka, Watson, Vollinger 2nd Row: Rauen, Budziak Montes, Franckowiak, Sakai las, Turcich. lst Row: Zaworski, Sullivan 1 1 1 1 Fournier. l l he Junior Year at t. Rita Three quarters of our high school days are now a fact of history. As we enter upon the last quarter of our course, our Senior Year, let us resolve to make our last year an eminently successful one: spiritually, scholastically, and athletically. There were opportunities and efforts in our first three years that came to naught. We are determined to make our final year at St. Rita one of golden results, one that all through our lives will engender fond and golden memories of undergraduate days at the School of the Red and Blue. Long, Wilson, Ba rtusiak 5 vs Z5 iff Eff ,M 12? 'W ML ,. is 1,1 W HS gh 1,5 gy x tm: , W J gg, 5' wk P fgf 5 if yy vi .lv SMF I F w ggzz f. E 5 VX wi ? ffv' V A , i A ' v ig 25 N E! 3 1 W' i f 451 24? Q? 15 V ? Ns g A wiwhmffgxf :Wg Q gg W 2 ,- 3? wikis: , Wg, L , h ig , fi' bi fi. 'S 5? as W ' 2 if R f ' A i 1, W 17 'W ' 5 , f PWR 5 Q YE' 2? ug...- as W1 if ws, ,. ., aw AF AWE rv W W 92,3 'V M an W N 533 A 15 5 QQ 5 ff www V V ' 1' hi LM 5 'Y N '7l .fm H H ,, Q an W L A as Sf! E LWVL J , Q fi? 3,4135 f iii, . , A : My ,gQ? Q f fy xr -A,f B 'M .L Xix' A :,,:Q'1 I fin. Y' W ., h A QIVLW L V r',-L K A 2 .V 'ix H gf . sf , l 3 -. -. zur ' , V I I A K .. V3 if A m,,L, , QQ f M , V7 L g4 f6.3 , A ' . 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A SV 1-' :i'::Z'fs..,w V: ,- ',-I 1 :w a-i: A ' Q' ff 1 is Y -. 5 J 5 H ' is 1 i W 1 an E s M 3, f 1 3 AF RA 'N ,. 2 X -1 H 5, il Maris H 5 Q M fm , l 33 , I 1 Al Es g MM 'sf SUMMER CHOOL t. Rita Goes Co-Ed for ummer The St. Rita High School Summer School has become a major educational institution equivalent to what was con- sidered a very large high school ten years ago. This school was founded in i939 and offered science, mathematics, language, and history courses to l5O enrollees. ln l94O the enrollment was increased to 220. 1946 was a banner summer session. Servicemen, plus 250 girls and many students from St. Rita and Chicago schools, swelled the enrollment to 600, which is only slightly less than half the regular yearly enrollment. All in all, 65 different high schools were re- presented. The total number of seme- ster hours of work taught were llOO. Academic, Scientific, and Commercial courses were taught along with Mecha- nical Drawing in the Tech Dept. The Cascian congratulates those capable Educational Administrators, the Rev. J. R. Collins, OSA., and Mr, D. J. Coleman, and their staff for this fine scholastic achievement. The Cascian also wishes to thank our great football coach, Mr. Leo Deutsch, for offering the students the opportunities of obtaining refresh- ments and entertainment in his color- ful, companionable Canteen. Our Staff expresses the sincere wish that the St. Rita Summer Session of i947 will enjoy the greatest success in its 9-year history. Students who enroll in the i947 Summer School will be given the opportunity of gaining credits in any subject comprised in standard, accred- ited high school curricula. Page 65 A , N 'fl X . 1 jk r. . MS, Mug, v 1.: Q, 52? ,,,, x ,r 3,0 2 K N WX 54 542 ,A gf Q 1-gf Mfg lx wb. .,, Q Ax- aes ' f Q. sw 4 Vg f r lg, v X sg , 5 4 3 i .. ' Q 4 , Sk as 1. , .2-xx'-M Iw- W lit: X 51: Q F k . ui ,Q W! A . mu er Af iw: fi X , I ' M. f 2 4 - : ,.,3,- . Q 3 2 5 n sv K W , W fx U Q W ,, 'WZ -F' L WM . I7 4' M fa W I lv, 5, Q f j Q H J f 'QVV . 9 I , I WW., iv PP 6' X 3 15 , , gf 'l 1 V ht A 3 fi nw-1 K? H ami t These officers follow: Gene O'Brien, Don Brogan, Joe Ariss, Bill Lillie, Bob McCattrey, John Cervitch, Pete Mark, Bob Miller, Don Blake, Ed Martyno- wicz, Joe Pertel, Bill Cannon, and Tim Mahoney. The Cascian derived immense pleas- ure from the evening's feature attrac- tion, a jarring jitterbug contest, and offers a big hand to the winners of handsome prizes, especially to the first place victors, gorgeous Grace Clark and her Apollo escort, Juan Joe Pertel, oph - Fro h oiree E ' Very Reverend Monsignor Malaclfiy P. Foley, MA., D.Sc., S.T.D., Class of ' f lfi l9l5, Former Rector of Quigley Seminary, Present Rector of St. Mary o t e Lake Seminary, Munclelein, Papal Chamberlain, Papal Domestic Prelate. Page 69 ATHLETIC The chronicle of our l946 football season, as offered to you in the pages to follow, derives its inspiration from the traditions and achievements that charcaterize St. Rita of Cascia High School, its Faculty, its Student Body, its Alumni. What great success it has been the privilege of our Mustangs to enjoy during the i946 football season can be attributed to a salutary and profound interest in the activities of the Student Body by those men who represented St. Rita on the gridiron. Their efforts have been expended at all times, in a spirit of loyalty to St. Rita. Working as a unit for the success of the team, forgetting the individual, personal interest, the men on the squad have accomplished their aim and scope. lt has been team-work, implicit submission to discipline, the employment of mental faculties and physical powers to meet conditions as they arose from Sunday to Sunday, that weighed prominently in their victories. To every man on the squad, to those who have given their all in games, scrimmages, and practices, to our scintillating Band, to the Men's Club, to all our Cheering Hosts, to our brilliant Athletic Depart- ment and Coaches' Staff, to our loyal Faculty, Alumni, Student Body, and Friends of St. Rita Whose name is Legion--to all these are full credit and eternal gratitude forthcoming. lt is a pleasure to record verbally and pictorially for St. Rita of Cascia posterity the sparkling epic of such a Galaxy of Christian Gentlemen, Filial Stu- dents, and talented and Mustang-hearted Athletes. ,,. L- i e ,af 46 ' : is , ,C C, 6 - 5 f Page 70 M I. S AY mi -. Lug: J,Au, 492 .V,. ,,,L U 7 I M ,WM ,, ,..,, mM,gi,m,YL.m:MWmNwW W W., 5 ,lm . wg' M 7 Hg V xfim K ,h.. A W A H-QQ in W.: QQ, A-.,m.,, W i .A ., mi .. ,M '53 Hmmm w..,,,g QP. R . 'wg -z,.., . was A F ' in fm' XM . x K '3un ' ,M ,A - , 'W i 5 ,ikl 'V QM 4U! ,2? 6 Page 72 The Reverend Joseph F. O'Connor, O.S.A., assumed the stupendous duties of athletic director in l944, succeed- ing Rev. Father Garrett, O.S.A. ln l943 he was assistant athletic director. Fr. O'Connor has had abundant athletic experience to qualify him for this arduous position. He was a quick-on- the-trigger quarterback on his high school varsity team at St. Mary's High School in Brookline, Massachusetts. Following his ordination to the Priest- hood in l94l, Fr. O'Connor did gradu- ate work at Catholic University, Wash- ington, D.C., for a year and then was assigned to St. Rita. ln addition to his excellent administering of the Athletic Department onus, Fr. O'Connor is an instructor in Religion, World History, and United States History. ln his fourth year as Head Football Coach of the St. Rita Mustangs, Mr. Leo Deutsch, Class of l933, catapulted our team to a South Section Champion- ship, a distinction unachieved since l93O. Mr. Deutsch coruscated in foot- Athletlc Athletic Director ball and basketball at St. Rita and at St. Benedict College. East-West Game and All-Star Game stellar participation, and Loyola University, New Orleans, coaching experience are glittering fa- cets of a genuine biographical athletic gem. Mr. Deutsch has doubled in brass by directing the most pretentious and rounded intramural high school pro- gram in the United States. ln the light of Mr. Deutsch's brilliant record in behalf of his Alma Mater, the Cascian proffers its accolade and choruses its vociferous paeans. Rounding out our athletic coaching staff are Barney Badke, assistant coach, and A. C. Bud Gardner, trainer. Barney is a Rita graduate, Class of l935. After starring on the Mustang football and basketball squads, he con- tinued his All-American brand of grid- iron and hardwood skill at St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana. From l939 to i942 he coached at St. Tho- taff mas High School, our Augustinian Prep Academy in Rockford, Illinois. In l942 he entered the Navy and spent three years as Chief Petty Officer at the University of Notre Dame. This is Barney's first year in his return to his Alma Mater, Bud Gardner is also a graduate of St. Rita, Class of l926. He was a pro- minent Mustang in baseball and foot- ball, and, together with his brother, Dr. James J. Babe Gardner, Class of l929, who, too, was a great Mustang athlete, and their wonderful father, and their saintly and devoted mother, now deceased, is considered by the Cascian to be worthy of a position on St. Rita's all-time team of service and devotion. We must also give honorable men- tion to Andy Byrnes, Class of l929, a loyal alumnus who gave many hours of service to developing our Mustang line, mentally and physically, and to Johnny Andrews, a veteran pigskin collaborationist and close friend of Coach Deutsch, who helped Leo in the direction of backfield strategy for our South Section Champions. REV. EDMUND HAYES, O.S.A. Baseball Coach Flies and Bantams Coach REV, JOSEPH O'MALLEY, O.S.A. MR. LEO DEUTSCH Football Coach MR. BARNEY BADKE Basketball Coach REV. LEONARD BURT, O.S.A. Track Coach Page 73 Football ln addition to doing l-lerculean work in tutoring our varsity football team to a South Section Championship, Coach Deutsch completed another successful season as director of a gigantic Intra- mural Touch Football season. During each lunch period in this annual autumn classic program, the whole student body was electrified by thrill after thrill. The curtain of the season fell on November l3 after 4-I had defeated 4-l-l in a melodramatic 7-6 championship game. 4-l scored in the first few minutes of play on an aerial from Philippi to Stepek. Philippi went over for the extra point on a reverse. 4-l-l rallied desperately in the expiring seconds and scored on a pass from Mankowslci to Fagan. They failed to Qgjlllllii , X F XX convert and 4-I became the undisputed Senior football champions by the close score of 7-6, Among the Underclassmen 3-J cap- tured the Junior football title by de- feating 3-C, 6-O. 2-C became the Soph- omore football champion in subduing 2-L, 7-O. Freshmen laurels were won by l-G in their rout of l-M, l7-O. VARSITY FOOTBALL---Left to Right, Row Three: Zuro, Norton, Kulovitz, Mulhall, Rancic O'Neill, Flamm, Ritter, Schuster, McDermott, Gallagher, Cleary, Mariner. Row Two: Cross Langer, Early, Ferguson, Dytrych, Pruzina, Manghera, Broderick, l-lanlon, Kavanaugh. Row One Coleman, Evan, Long, Zola, Black, Savicz, l-lanley, Casey, Hayden, McGarry. nk, 8 V T Auixf, 'G K nbwfv 1 is In ' v 0 wx 'Www 'A av M fffmaf' 5' 1 Y - is ' 5 . a 1. f 1 gif W, Q S 1- ' 'W 'S ' 1 X. H ii x r X My ha W oi iv t nf LA M 1? 3 15 ixsn ai! , 5, 3? I , If 7 ixwxg fiihsf , P? -.,f15h ' 'wi' kflihet ? writ ,wav V M2 .MGRF . '- .zfwf Q . 7.k,z.k ij Q Q. . ibiik . , . ' fx fs. J . Lf was A ig' , 3 'I ' A I ' , am V ' St. Rita 0 - Fenwick 'IS September 15 St. Rita Stadium St. Rita dedicated its magnificent stadium and inaugurated a glorious and auspicious sea- son with a practice contest with Fe-nwick's Friars. ' St. Rita 25 1 St. Patrick 0 September 22 St. Rita Stadium The Mustangs led by Jack McHugh, virtually crushed the highly touted St. Patrick eleven, 25-O. The Mustangs scored all their points in the third and fourth periods. McHugh scored three touchdowns, and Frank Pruzina scored One- i illlllll Sr. Rita 37 - Sf. Ignatius 14 September 29 St. Rita Stadium The Mustangs opened their regular league schedule with a 37-l4 rout of St. Ignatius. Again our team showed that championship touch. They outplayed the Iggies throughout the whole game. The Mustangs struck early in the first quar- ter. McHugh took the ball on a lateral from Dytrych and went around right end for 65 yds. and pay dirt. The second quarter featured touchdowns by McHugh, who went 63 yds., and by Norton, who went l3 and 44 yds., respectively. McHugh scored his third touchdown in the third period by going 54 yds. Early was able to convert only after the third touchdown, his other attempts either being wide or blocked by the opposition. St. Rita 32 - St. Philip 7 October 6 St. Rita Stadium Our Mustangs came through with a surpris- ingly easy victory over the St. Philip Gaels. St. Rita for the second successive week scored on the very first play from scrimmage. A Gael back dropped back to pass. Joe Rancic and Larry Flamm came charging in and knocked the ball out of his hands, Flamm recoveringi it then dashing over for the score. Ed Cle-ary's conversion attempt was blocked. However, the Gaels fought back. Aided by some misdemeanors of the Mustangs, they got possession of the ball on the Rita 20 yd. line. From there they marched for their only score. Heins carried the ball from the 9 yd. line for the touchdown. Melligan's try for the point was good. On the following kickoff, Bob Norton took the ball on his own 20, ran down the middle, then quickly reversed to the western sidelines and scooted for a touchdown. Early's try for the point was wide. As an obiter dictum, Coach Deutsch's kickoff formations are as expertly planned as his scrimmage plays. ln the second half, the Mustangs had pos- session of the ball on the Gaels' 20 yd. line. Ace Jack McHugh faded back and threw a beautiful pass into the waiting arms of Larry Flamm, who was standing in the end zone. Early's kick was perfect. The Mustangs kept right on rolling. With the ball on his own 30, McHugh scooted be- twee-n right guard and tackle for 70 yds. and a touchdown. Early's kick was good again. Later, little Emil Zola ran back a Gael punt to his own 44. The Mustangs galloped down the field till McHugh plowed from the 2 yd. line for the score. Early's kick was blocked. St. Rita 18 - De La Salle 0 October 13 St. Rita Stadium The Mustangs had their hands full, but finally beat the stubborn De La Salle Meteors, l8-O. They could not puncture the stern de- fense which De La Salle produced for the first half. Finally our boys came to life and put across I8 points. lt was all Jack McHugh in this game. He added three more touchdowns to his already commanding total. Page 76 After a series of passes and running plays, McHugh went over from the 7 yd. line for his first score. He also tried for the extra point, but his kick was wide. Zola's run and Dytrych's pass got the ball to our own 45. On the next play, McHugh took the ball on a reverse from Norton, ran around right end, zigzagging and eluding would-be tacklers, for the 55 yds. and a touch- down. Early's kick was negative. Midway in the fourth quarter with the ball on the I9 yd. line, McHugh scampered off left tackle for another touchdown. Hanlon's try for the point was also of no avail. St. Rita 55 - St. Elizabeth 0 October 20 St. Rita Stadium The Mustangs went on a scoring spree by overwhelming the St. 'Elizabeth eleven, 55-O. Jack McHugh started it off with a 37 yd. sprint off tackle for our first score. Soon after- wards, Dynamite Emil Zcla traveled 39 yds. for our second touchdown. A couple of minutes later, quarterback Bob Dytrych scored from the one yd. line on a quarterback sneak. In the second quarter, Bob Norton traveled l5 yds. around left end to pay dirt. The Mustangs kept right on going in the third quarter. McHugh threw a touchdown pass to Dytrych, the play covering I6 yds., and then he went 25 yds. through left guard for another score. ln the final quarter, McHugh threw another pass to Dytrych for l7 yds. and another six points. Schuster prompted the only successful conversion all afternoon. A little later McHugh scored again, going around right end for 8 yds. Before the game ended, Pruzina intercepted a pass and ran 55 yds. for the Ritans' final score. St. Rita 38 - Joliet Catholic 6 October 27 St. Rita Stadium With their Mercy game only a week away, the Mustangs played under wraps today. The-y showed enough power and strength to subdue Joliet to the tune of 38-6, but with a minimum of trickery and plenty of reserves. Little Emil Zola scored the Ritans' initial touchdcwn by going 66 yds. off left tackle on the Mustangs' first down. Schuster's drop kick for the extra point was good as was his second attempt, however, he failed in the re-st. Our next score climaxed a 69 yd, drive with McHugh circling his cwn right end for lO yds. and a touchdown. After a partially blocked punt gave the Mustangs the ball cn JoIiet's l2 yd. line, McHugh threw a pass to Rudy Kulovitz in the end zone for our third marker. In the closing minutes of the first half, Jcliet scored their lone tally on a pass, but failed to conve-rt. The third quarter featured touchdowns by McHugh, who went 7 and lO yds. respectively. A pass from Pruzina to Mulhall set up our final score. Bill Black took it over on a reverse from Pruzina, the play covering l5 yds. St. Rita 6 - St. Leo 0 November 3 Comiskey Park ln this twenty-first annual Charity Game for the good Sisters of Mercy, 28,000 clammy rooters witnessed a demonstration of Hurry up Yost's famous exhortation for muddy grid- irons: Kick, kick, kick! and wait for the Page 77 breaks! Our brilliant Coach Deutsch wisely inserted Don Schuster into the lineup for this soggy game, .nd Don's punts all afternoon kept our goal line free from Leonine invasion. St. Rita 15 - Mt. Carmel 6 November 'IO Yates Stadium The Mustangs exploded quickly in the ini- tial quarter. On fourth down Don Schuster, Rita's fullback, punted to the Carmel 5 yd. line. On the first play Flying Frank Hanlon broke through the line and nailed Dick Paschke, Caravan halfback, in the end zone for a safety, resulting in an early lead of 2-O. grit 1 :fmt '- .Y Q Q 4' 6 if . , A 5 N-gap v v maxim ' www ,K XQMWMM ws, W 5, 54' f ,,, , Ji -4 . . ff b ' 1' H - , Qu fiaswwzqi-,g..L,5f.vv,4, M i, x .L M My , , M was Q' kk- WI: 9 JY f ' ' . 'I It x 5 - A If . ,' x 6 3, ,, f '3 y . .. .V MSB, , A' x lk W 7 f ' ' , gy Xff4::,.'5V 1 I 1 A V-vb 1 A f 4 Q A., Lf 1 ,HQ ,, ' - ' ' ,X ga? A F, N ,, . ,,,, M7,.,f,,,. , ' K Q VIVA 35- If TLT -A5'fEd'ivV Aw 3,95'5f,'bQ9'.'f 1 9 'h?H3, Vw' yi 1 V Q. . 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Lightweight Football While Jockey Leo Deutsch's Mus- tang Three-Year-Olds were trampling South Section antagonists in the Cath- olic League's autumnal Derby, Hostler Barney Badke's Mustang Ponies were treading formidably in their unherald- ed paddock. Under the direction of our new and able assistant athletic coach, the St. Rita Colts displayed a form of two victories, one loss, and one tie. The lightweights lost the first race, l2-O, against a Lindblom eleven that had Three-Year-Olds in their lineup as well as Ponies, The second race was a photo finish, O-O, against St. Ignatius, although our Ponies were in the lggies' pasture the entire afternoon. Turfman Badke's Colts hit their stride in the last two races, humiliating the Carmel stable, l8-6, and humbling the neighborhood Lindblom paddock, 6-O. The Cascian is proud of Hostler Badke's i946 Pony Book. Page 79 44213-in A V 5 ia: s ff .1 Q lk , 4 f-ilzlliag A. M: QI? 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'H 7 al . . -, 1 1 4 5. i'+,2,f Q 23 Dedication The stands are built of reinforced concrete on an impregnable foundation, and are located on the west, or Claremont Ave., side of the playing field, extending from Egan l-lall's south wall to 64th and Claremont, a distance of 375 ft. They are AO ft. wide, 8 ft. high facing the playing field, and slant precipitously upward to terminate at 36 ft. high, A perfect view is afforded the spectator from any seat in the stands. The athletic field has been extended l5 ft. by moving the south wall. New and high- er walls will be constructed around the field. Further developments envisioned for our stadium include: perfect drainage and sodding of the field, athletic events featuring arc-light attractions as well as the many day-light pro- grams, athletic and other offices, locker rooms, showers, a training room, a band room, con- cession booths, store-rooms, etc. The following story by the Cascian is offi- cial. lts accuracy in facts and figures has been approved by the St. Rita l-ligh School Director of Athletics, The Rev. Joseph F. O'Connor, O S.A. Cascian headnote: A biographical sketch of Mr. Barney Badke will be found in The Cascian chronicle of the Athletic Department, St. Rita is fortunate to have as its new basketball mentor a man who en- graved in our athletic records a story of football and basketball prowess in the early '3O's decade that produced formidable powerhouses in the Chica- go Catholic League. The Cascian salutes Mr. Badke, our new basketball coach, and expresses implicit confidence in his ability to transmit to his bucket proteges those inheritable characteristics of spirit, application, aggressiveness, and cleter- mination to win that soon must not be Heavyweight BEN REILLY and COACH BADKE denied the Mustang basketball for- tunes. Victory specifics for the l947 Senior basketball team were sought by experi- mentation with various combinations formed from groups of Seniors and Underclassmen. Out of the latter group will emerge teams of Senior basketball stars that will be hard to beat in l948 and l949, VARSITY SENIORS BEN REILLY-dependable guard- excellent defensive man-indomitable fighting spirit-good floor-work-key man on team-selected as Most Val- uable Player of team-his loss by graduation will be greatly felt. HEAVYWEIGHTS-Left to right, second row: Bruzgwlis fMariagerl, Kumle, Garcher, Bruchauser, Flamm, Poska, Stefanik, Sears. First row: l-lolly, Leahy, Freimuth, Pruzina, Kamper, Puchalski. BOB SCHNABEL, CENTER JIM KUMLE, FORWARD BEN REILLY, GUARD RUBY FREIMUTI-l -gunning and aggressive forward-good ball handler -another loss when he graduates. BOB SCHNABEL-long-limbed, six- toot-three center-willing to learn-- held his own against the best-always inwproving, JIM KUMLE-aggressive and non- chalant forward-always ready with a much needed field goal-his drive and ability will go tara FRITZ PRUZINA-a Soph with a great future-plays guard-learns fast-has a knack for getting the ball oft the backboard. FRITZ PRUZINA, GUARD RUDY FREIMUTH, FORWARD Page 83 AF ew 'viz ', a, aff We I fi xx fi K Q, thx Zi Eg ' . 'li IKL imV ., gs x 'Q I Q, , , ze' ., Z! . At'Lm W 1jfMf'f- -,,, tihifkf gl V V129 - I I ' K - 2,55 ,,V:', if n-f' L 'eff' .3 f -, 3, I ,K -z Q , , .. an ,V -LH. fy: 3qN w ri P .... ff' E 2. I E K gf., Mi Cixi, 4 55 -e 24? ww.: -gg: ' A , 25 , X , m5424242 My . , MAJ LIGHTWEIGHT For years The Cascian has firmly maintained that the Chicago Catholic League is the most rugged in process of organization, in intelligence, and in competitive spirit and stamina among secondary schools of the country. The roster of our Junior basketball team is star-studded, aggressive, and experienced. The victory record is good it the caliber of our opponents is studied. ln an average high school league our basketball lights could have won the championship, but there was too much TNT among our adversaries. He who rides may readl Ask any jockey or any trolley pilotl LIGHTWEIGHTS-Left to right: Meehan, Meyers, Cuculich Kircher, Goeppner, Tuzik, Dytrych, Petrick, over the ball Mgrs Lytell, Wilson, Phillipi, Penny, Vollinger, Bezak, Zola Page 86 GOEPPNER, CENTER VARSITY JUNIORS TOM CUCULICH - sharpshooting, speedy forward-most consistent and highest scorer of the season-selected as the Most Valuable Player on his team-chalked up a total of 259 points. BOB PHILIPPI-known for his abil- ity to make set-shots-elected to All- Star team-second highest scorer of the season-tallied 208 points. TOM HAYDEN-product of Visita- tion - nonchalant warrior - any de- fense never an obstacle-excellent ball handler-could play with the best. GEPP GOEPPNER - specialized on rebounds-invincible spirit-a trick hook-shot-always working. EMll. ZOLA-diminutive guard- little bag of dynamite-expert at long shots- bug in the hair of all his opponents. BOB DYTRYCH - an all-around aggressive team-man-sturdy on de- fense-a wonderful rebound and ball handler. JOE KIRCHER -- playing his last year of basketball-was noted for his set shots and dribbling ability. CUCULICH, FORWARD ZOLA, GUARD PHlLlPPl, FORWARD HAYDEN GUARD Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita LIGHTWEIGI-IT SCHEDULE St. Philip Joliet Catholic Mt. Carmel De La Salle St. Elizabeth St. lgnatius St. Leo Rita R.ta Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita St. Philip Joliet Catholic Mt, Carmel De La Salle St. Elizabeth St. Ignatius St. Leo Page 87 Page 88 BANTAMWEIGHT BASKETBALL-Lett to Right, Row Three: Mark, Rachtord, Pickert, Wel- don, Earley, Roglin. Row Two: Sheerin, Maroney, Hobler, Lahey, Plate, Genge, Duffy. Row One: Kordas, Rinella, Villam, Kennedy, Bradel, Shaules, Slezak. Bantamweight BANTAMWEIGHT RESULTS Our i946-47 bantamweight basket- Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita St. Gregory l-loly Trinity St. Michael l-loly Trinity St. Mel St. Philip De Paul Mt. Carmel Weber De La Salle Loyola St. Gregory St. Elizabeth Fenwick Morgan Park M.A. St. Ignatius De Paul St. Leo Loyola Joliet Fenwick Mt. Carmel De La Salle St, Elizabeth Morgan Park M.A. St. Ignatius Nativity, C.Y.O. St. Leo ball team is the possessor ot a record of I4 wins and i4 losses. Co-captains Tim Mahoney and Ed Slezak were important factors in the team's suc- cess. The top scorer for the team was Ed Shaules, with ll5 points, while Tim Mahoney was presented with the Most Valuable Player ' award. Co- captain Ed Slezak captured the Sportsmanship award. Co-captain Tim Mahoney was sec- ond high scorer with a total ot ll3 points. Following him were Peter Mark, with 93 points, Richard Hanrahan, with 72 points, James Mongan, with 44 points, and Ed Slezak, with 38 points. FLYWEIGHT BASKETBALL-Left to Right, Row Three: Pinozzi, O'Keete, Schannell, Venezio, Merlo, Canarata, Barzyn. Row Two: Williams, Ring, Jemilo, Hayden, Parker, Hester, Butter- field. Row One: Langer, Meyers, Perry, Gwozdziewicz, Sorich, Johnson, Conroy. Fl 'Weight The St. Rita Flyweight basketball team ended its l946-1947 season with the fine record of 22 wins and 4 loss- es. This magnificent record was due in part to the stellar play of co-captain Ralph Perry, who was the team's high scorer, with 229 points, and to Dick Soich, who scored 200 points, and who is the bearer of the team's Most Val- uable Player award. Credit is due also to co-captain Bob Johnson, receiver of the Sportsmanship award, and who is credited with 96 points. Other members of the team were Raymond Gwozdziewicz, who scored ll7 points, Ken Meyers, with ll5 points, and Joseph Hayden, 84 points. Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita Rita FLYWEIGHT RESULTS 3l St. Gregory 38 Holy Trinity 44 St. Michael 35 Holy Trinity 4l St. Mel 42 St. Philip 44 De Paul 30 Mt. Carmel 35 Weber 32 De La Salle 26 Loyola 59 St. Gregory 28 St. Elizabeth 53 Fenwick 26 Morgan Park M.A 40 St, Ignatius 36 De Paul 24 St. Leo 37 Loyola 32 Fenwick 47 Mt. Carmel 34 De La Salle 48 St. Elizabeth 42 Morgan Park M,A. 2l St. lgnatius 28 St. Leo Page 89 TRACK TEAM-Lett to right, fourth row: Gedart, Conroy, Mente, Shanncn, Jelonek, Leyendecker, Schuster, Krajales Schnable, Naik, Rachford, Moroz, Third row: Ziemba, Moke rski, Briski, Duffy, Jablonski, Mrozynski, Begy, Newton Steffe-ns, Black, Howard, Henehan, Norville, Second rcw: Ccnnors, McDonald, LeCren, Anon, DiVecchio, Hammer smith, Quick, Cusak, Pruzina, First rcw: McMahon, Woiew nik, Wiley, Martynowicz, Grisko, Miller, Melkus, Meyers Canncn Track and Field Page 90 Track and Field is the oldest sport of organized athletic competition. The earliest record of it is found in the lit- erature and sculpture of ancient Greece, recording the origin and con- duct of the Olympic Games. Track and Field is an international sport. Athletes of all nations took part in the l928 Olympics at Amsterdam, in l932 at Los Angeles, and in l936 at Berlin. Through the ages the classic sport of the ancient Greeks has been one of the best physical conditioners. Today this event is still popular be- cause there is a place for every normal boy, no matter what his size and build, short or tall, slender or heavy. Interstate high school competition was co-ordinated at the founding of the University of Chicago lnterscho- Iastic Meet in l9Ol by Amos Alonzo Stagg. ln l933 scholastic competition on a national scale was disapproved in principle by the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associa- tions. Track at St. Rita is a major sport, that is, a major letter is awarded. Since there is a conflict with spring football practice and with the baseball season, a large number of potential cinderpath stars do not choose to flash. Coach Father Leonard Burt, O.S.A., has worked energetically to build up a winning track team for St. Rita. His athletes have been point-getters in the Loyola Relays, several dual meets. the Junior City Meet, and the Senior City Meet. The Cascian congratulates the praiseworthy efforts of Father Burt and of the track team, and is confident that a winning group of runners and jumpers will soon find their names in headlines in all local track and field stories. Page 91 The story of St. Rita's baseball teams reads like a glowing chronicle of the New York Yankees or the St. Louis Cardinals. Our Mustang diamond he- roes were Catholic League Champions in l922 and l923. They were quin- tuplet Catholic League Champions from l927 through l93l, and were City Twin Champions in l927 and l928. Our baseball achievements were so stupendous that we sabotaged the Ba eball Catholic League - our opponents wanted no part of our savagery and asked for a coup de grace by ending the League. In l9-45 there was a renaissance of the national pastime at St. Rita when Father Edmund Hayes, O.S.A., sched- uled 22 games with public high schools throughout Chicagoland and won the majority of them by fine offensive and defensive play. Here are a few facts about the l946 St. Rita baseball team which Father Edmund Hayes, O.S.A., coached to a championship in the Knights of Columbus Junior Baseball League. At the start of the season Father Hayes found himself with practically the entire varsity team back from '45. During the spring they were beating such teams as Gage Park, Central Sec- tion Champs in the Public School League, Lane Tech, '45 City Champs, and Culver Military Academy out Indiana way. Father Hayes and Ed Trandel, cap- tain of the Mustangs, were picked to take part in the Herald-American All- Star Game, Father Hayes as a coach, and Ed as a pitcher. After the school season had ended the Mustangs played in the K. of C. Junior Baseball League under the banner of La Rabida Council, The nine straight the Mustangs won for La Rabida during the summer brought the victory string to 22 straight, ln the City finals of the K, of C. League the La Rabida CSt. Rital team won two games out of three, 4-3 and 7-4. The stars of the series were Ted Reise, on his powerful hitting, Dick Hansen, on his superb fielding, Joe Klus, catcher, Red Gelms, the fleet center fielder who was unstoppable on the bases, and last, but not least, Ed Trandel, who pitched the team to the two championship victories. At the end of the series the players were present- ed with a baseball letter from the school, a jacket from the La Rabida Council, and a major trophy for the championship. Left to right: Top three pictures: Scenes of the championship game at Comiske-y Park. Bottom picture: Cordis, Perrino, Porcaro, Denny, Meyers, Duffy, our representatives in the Herald-American Sluggers contest, Bottom picture on angle: Father Hayes and Captain Porcaro Page 93 I ,gf 5 iff A Bo ing' lnterscholastic boxing competition enjoyed a magnificent renaissance in l946. Father-Coach Crawford's cestus- fisted gladiators achieved a record of 6 victories and 2 defeats. ln 8 dual meets our boxers lost to St. Mel and Loyola, then in succession soundly thrashed St. Mel, Loyola, De La Salle, St. Gregory, Morgan Park Military Academy, and Glenwood Training School. In the first annual St. Rita Invita- tional Boxing Tournament our Mus- tang fisticuffers won five titles to gain the first leg on the Gardner trophy. This trophy, which will be held from year to year by the winning team, was donated by Dr. James Babe Gardner, '29, and his brother, Andrew C. Bud Gardner, '26. The first school to win the championship three times will be- come the permanent possessor of this trophy. Much of the success of this first tournament is due to the indefatigable efforts of Father O'Connor, Athletic Director, of Father Crawford, Coach of the team, and of Mr. Leo Deutsch, '33, whose expansive intramural pro- gram developed boxing at St. Rita. On December 3, I946, battling in the l6th Annual C.Y.O. Boxing Tour- nament finals witnessed by l5,000 fans in the Chicago Stadium, Father Crawford's ll2-pounder, Ed Finn, and ll8-pounder, Mel Gordon, distin- guished themselves in two cyclonic struggles, only to drop disputed deci- sions. At this event Father Crawford's Mustang warriors received the C.Y.O.'s magnificent trophy awarded to the high school collecting more points than any other high school engaged in this final match of the stupendous C.Y.O. tournament. Father Crawford's fighting men made an excellent showing in the l947 Chicago Golden Gloves fights, with Mel Gordon capturing the l l8-lb. City Novice Title, and Jack Poetzinger sur- viving the l35-lb. ordeal until he was stopped in the final bout by the 25- year-old veteran representative from the North Side. Cascian congratulations, Fr. Craw- ford, and Bud Gardner, and all our Mustang boxers! May God speed all of you in all your remaining bouts of a glorious I947 campaign! BOXING TEAM-Left to right, third rcw: Father Crawford, Jemilo, Bowlin, Jelonek, Schuster Shannon, Manghera, Billish. Second rcw: Richardson, McDermott, Moody, Durlin, Gillis, How ard, Henehan. First row: McCurrie, Bortolami, Kirby, Poetzinger lCapt.l, Vrydolyk, Malin Page 96 Intramurals Immediately following the conclu- sion of the touch football program the Intramural Basketball League begins to function. Approximately 300 games were played this season, two hard- fought contests being scheduled each day, one during each lunch period. Several times this year games have gone into overtime which have pro- vided both players and spectators with an added thrill. Proof of the popularity of Intramural basketball with the stu- dent body may be taken from the crowded stands of spectators watching the daily games. All games were cap- ably refereed by either Mr. Deutsch or some member of the Varsity basket- ball squads. All 42 sections that com- prise the school are represented on the Intramural hardwood schedule. Intra- mural basketball champions for I947 follow: 4-E by defeating 4-A, 28-I6, 3-I-l by defeating 3-A, I4-I3, 2-K by defeating 2-B, 34-25, and I-M by de- feating I-G, 37-35. For the third successive year the All- Star games were the climax of the In- tramural basketball season. Fifteen players were selected from the student body to play on the All-Star Lights, and fifteen to play on the All-Star Heavies. The All-Star Lights were matched against the Varsity Lights on January 24: Score: Varsity Juniors 64, All-Star Juniors 3I. In the second All- Star night attraction the Faculty anni- hilated the All-Star Seniors, 40-30. Mr. Badke scored I4 points, and Mr. Leo Deutsch 9 points. Page 97 Page 98 Football Banquet The annual football banquet in honor of the Mustangs was held on December 2, in the Terrace Casino of the Morrison Hotel. The banquet was sponsored by the Fathers' Club of St. Rita High School. The Very Rev, R. P. Fink, OSA., opened the affair by leading the group in grace before meals. A turkey dinner was served and when all had finished, the program of speeches and entertain- ment got under way. Introductory remarks were made by Father Hayes, who turned the speaking over to John P. Carmichael, sports editor of the Chicago Daily News, who very capably performed the role of toastmaster. The main speaker engaged for the evening, Mr. Cecil Isbel, football men- tor at Purdue University, was unable to attend and was represented by his assistant, Joe Dienhart. Mr. Leo Deutsch spoke and con- gratulated the team for their fine record and spirit. He also congratu- lated the Band, Faculty, and Friends of St. Rita for the loyalty they had shown throughout the season. Other speakers of the evening con- sisted of John Tracey, basketball coach at Loyola Academy, Tommy Kouzman- off of the Herald-American sports de- partment, John Conley, All-American end from Notre Dame, Wm. O'Keefe, chairman of the banquet committee, James Sherry, President of the Fathers' Club, and Bud Gardner, popular trainer of the Mustangs. Jack McHugh and Wally Cross also spoke, presenting the coaches and athletic director with gifts from the team. 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Page 101 ment, Armour Page l02 ACTIVITIE The last bell does Only those who handle copy for St. Rita publi- cations can appreciate the legion of activities eddy- ing about the main current of ordinary curricula: The editors must peruse pictures and stories of every sport, every hobby, every club, every society, every dance and every party, every name and every incident associated with our large school: Our host of readers are now invited to enjoy the 1947 Cascian labors and preserve them in memory of a memo- rable year spent at St. Rita of Cascia High School. not mean , .,....m-A-,. , i '22 i, mv' Q ,WH :MLK--Wu-f -' f , f If P 5 X 5 l .Bm 1 I . , if ,l shl gill' K K Q-' wx 'K 1 n ..2.W2, A A ' I '44 z ' '- , i , M fi - f WX ' ' W' . , M ,, , I ,nw 2, , wX X 4, JW. QA M ,gy T ,N rfnwm wx R X 'f 'Q E QL 4 1 lifrrf' 8' Mu, ,N sg ,,, -fn-um.. ' 4 Q , 5 9, , ,L . 7, SJHKXS x , ag: ' iii: H 4 E2 Ji 2 ' 1311.4 4,5 . 5121 W i , , Left to Right: Mr. William Fay, Faculty Advisor, Rev. William Doyle, O.S.A., Moderator. ln this, the i947 Cascian, the Staff has presented in a pictorial and literary review the myriads of events that passed in kaleidoscopic procession across the stage of our great theater of activities for the scholastic year of i946-l947. The 194 Under the capable direction of The Reverend William Doyle, O.S.A., Class of l924, Moderator, William Fay, Fa- culty Advisor, John King, Editor-in- Chief, and the Associate Editor Eugene Bednarski, this Yearbook came into existence and maturity in plans and concepts. The sports department was ably handled by Eugene Bednarski and John Brown. The business administra- tion red tape and organizational forms and details were meticulously resolved by Joseph Vilimas, Robert Clarke, and Donald Wilgus. The art work streamed from the pen of Edmund Diavern. The ascian humor section was conceived by Donald Wilgus, Frank Sink, Ed Cleary, and Eugene Bednarski. The reams of typing were struck off by the fingers of John King, Eugene Bednarski, Jo- seph Vilimas, and Edward Justic. And if in years to come, this edition of the Cascian will recall happy days spent at St. Rita, and it it makes our Alma Mater better known and more ardently loved, we lay down Left to right, top row: Eugene Bednarski, Associate Edi- tor, John Brown, Sports Editor, Joseph Vilimas, Business Manager. Bottom row: Edmund Davern, Art Editor, Robert Clarke, Patron Editor, Donald VVilgus, Humor. our quills with the conviction that it has not been published in vain. We, the Staff, invite you to leaf through its pages, and live and re-live with us the joyous reminiscences ofthe palmy year of i946-l947. We have striven to produce a Cascian of high merit and fine quality, keeping constantly in mind one glorious Ideal-The Honor and Glory of Our School and of Our Perpetual Patroness, Saint Rita of Casciaf' REV DANIEL HARTIGAN Moderator Friday afternoon, every book has a nose in it, the odor of straining brains fills the air, and in general the smog of study prevails over each head in the classroom. The door opens, a cheer goes up, and a draft of excitation dis- solves the smog as a small squad makes short work of distributing THE RITAN , . . Yes, THE RITANH is out and eyeballs fly, linking familiar names, faces and scenes with current events. Th Ritan This past year, the paper's seven- teenth in publication, provided an abundance of 'big breaks' for the news hawks, Throughout the year THE RITAN carried numerous headline stories giving vivid accounts of grid- iron victories and titles, cage thrills, boxing championships and awards, student projects, social events, and many other activities. RITAN STAFF7Left to right, fourth row: O'Keefe, England, Adlhoch, Cusick, Krushing. Third Row: Vaincwski, Murray, Hayes, Schmit, McLaughlin, Wilkins, Anderson. Second Row: Cross, Mazzoni, Larkers, Brennan, Larkin, Howard, O'Geary. First Row: Schaller, O'Malley, Tarpey, Father Hartigan, Kulovitz, Gerlesits, DeLave. Among the popular features in its pages are: The Voice of the Stu- dents, a column which allows the students to express themselves on cur- rent topics, The Chaplain's Corner, a friendly, informal message from the Chaplain, and odds and ends of literary endeavors contributed by the student body. Flotsam and Jetsam, a feature with which every reader is well ac- quainted, is rapidly becoming a tradi- tion. ln each edition, F and J is the cause of the So-shui roon of dozens of prominent fellows and gals about the campus. The success of the T946-i947 vol- ume of THE RITAN can be accredited to a capable, hard-working staff, and a helpful and understanding Moder- ator. A T 5 The Rev. Daniel Hartigan, OSA., was Moderator of this organ this year while those students holding key posi- tions were as followsi Editor-in-Chief, Gene T. Tarpey, News Editor, Arthur O'Malley, Feature Editor, Donald M. DeLave, Sports Editor, John R. Gerle- sits, Business Manager, Frederick A. Kulovits. Early in January a special comme- morative record of the i946 Mustangs was prepared and distributed by THE RITAN staff. The memento consisted of a retrospect of the season and South Sectional Championship in a series of photos. The Cascian makes formal expres- sion of its high appraisal of THE Rl- TAN as a vital medium serving our Students, Parents, Faculty, and Alum- ni. Without THE RITAN there would be a conspicuous void in the life of our school. Special mention is made of Editor- in-Chief, Gene T. Tarpey, who for four years has emulated so signally the record of service and loyalty to St. Rita achieved by his brother, John Tarpey, Class of l943. Page lO8 PRE-ENGINEERING MATH CLUB-Left to right, fourth row: Stipanor, Streich, Wozny, Ringen- burg, Swedburg, O'Grady, Lewandowski, Duffy, Mulholland, Kemyea, Stockus, Third Row: Ewert, Schonta, Doyle, Bednarski, Clarke, Radloff, King, Parmalee, Kerster. Se-cond Row: Digui- tis, Smith, Kiel, Andrzejewski, Petrick, Frankcwiak, Brown, Salley. First Row: Slowey, Vilimas, Boleslawski, Wilgus, Professor Mariani, Lepinske, Albrecht. PRE-E GI EERI G MATH CL B The Pre-Engineering Math Club of St. Rita High School endeavors to solve the problem of co-ordinating high school and college mathematics. The purpose of this course in mathe- matics is to meet the needs of four groups of students: l. Those who intend to go on to college or to technical school. 2. Those who are going to special- ize in commercial work or voca- tional pursuits that require math- ematics, especially algebra. 3. Those who intend to major in science. 4. Those who elect mathematics because they like the subject. There is no question about the need for mathematical training for the pupils in the above groups. Mathe- matics is indispensable to students who aspire to be engineers, statisti- cians, actuarial workers, certified pub- lic accountants, and allied vocations. The main objective is one of guid- ance. ln another group are those students who plan to go to college in order to specialize in mathematics with the intention of teaching the subject, carrying on research work, or of using applied mathematics in a multiplicity of fields. In the new era heaving into view many of our students will be required to know how to solve the problems of air and marine navigation. Our cur- riculum in algebra, geometry, and fat leastl numerical trigonometry offers sure solutions of such problems. Our Pre-Engineering Math Club has comprehended curricular work in al- gebra il and Ill, geometry, trigonom- etry, and slide rule reading facility. These courses can be applied readily not only in purely scientific fields, but also in the realms of industry, business, and economics, which have profited by wartime technological develop- ments, and have begun to utilize mar- tial improvements on the hcme front for a fuller realization of the abundant life we Americans hope and pray to enjoy for many unlimited peaceful years. The Cascian recognizes the work of Mr. Richard Mariani, the Moderator of the Math Club, as progressive and beneficial to our Technical School success. The Cascian praises Mr. Ri- chard Mariani for his altruistic and able contribution to the welfare of our School and its Student Body. E IOR HO OR OCIETY Membership in this society is cir- cumscribed to those Senior Students manifesting high qualities of scholastic proficiency, service, leadership, and participation in extra-curricular activi- ties. Only those scholars who have maintained at least a C average C85-86-87223 are admitted to member- ship. Each member is entitled to wear the Honor Society emblem and carry his membership card with the proviso that his grades are acceptable and his de- portment gentlemanly and exemplary. The names of all the National Hon- or Society members of every chapter throughout the country are kept in permanent files at the office in Wash- ington, D.C. Another distinction for members has been recently super- addedi a National Honor Society Seal is attached to his diploma to serve as a future reference for sumrna cum laude. Three thousand secondary schools in the Nation boast membership in this Honor Society. These schools are de- fensibly proud of their scholastic mer- its gained concomitantly with their athletic achievements. At St. Rita meetings are held every second Thursday after the sixth for lastl class. At these seminars problems are resolved, activities are discussed, and animated debates are contested in scholarly manner. The Moderator of the St. Rita Chap- ter of the Senior Honor Society for the I946-l947 scholastic year was the Rev. Raymond Wheeler, OSA. The officers were: John Oster, President, Charles Mazzoni, Vice-President, Eu- gene Bednarski, Secretary, John Gerle- sits, Treasurer, and Lawrence Mente, Sergeant-at-Arms. SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY-Left to right, fourth row: O'Leary, Huske, Mclnerny, Gayda, Bohac, Sapit. Third Row: Drause, Fowler, Sauter, Clarke, Christel, Ewert, Halm. Second Row: Javois, Tarpey, Slowey, Lepinski, Jonaitis, Wolszon, Kulovitz, Schimack. First Row: Jader, McCabe, Gerlesits, Mazzoni, Oster, Mente, Bednarski, King. Page 109 Page llO RITA BOWLER ln the last sixty years there came into the limelight of sports the game of tenpins or bowling. At the present time there are seven million people participating in the sport. Bowling today has a governing body in the American Bowling Congress, formed 5l years ago, and the game probably is the best organized of all sports. lt is not an expensive game, all the necessary equipment being furnished by the bowling alley proprietor. lt is convenient because almost every vil- lage, town, or city has its public bowl- ing alleys, all of which are constructed and equipped uniformly in accordance with the specifications of the Ameri- can Bowling Congress, enabling a per- son to play under the same conditions anywhere in the country. lt is not a commercialized sport as baseball, football, and other sports that cater to paid customers only. Most of the spectators at tournaments or matches are active bowlers in their own right. Sportsmanship and goodfellowship are the foundation upon which this great winter sport has been built. Bowling is a sport for anybody, young or old. lt is not a game of brute strength but one of skill and co-ordi- nation. As in every other sport luck plays its part in bowling, but skill and technique are predominating factors in the champion's game. All in all bowling today ranks high among the Nation's competitive sports in popular- ity and mass participation. The St. Rita Bowling League is com- prised of ten teams. It bowls each Monday at Western Recreation. The League begins bowling in Sep- tember and rolls until April. At that time the leading teams receive awards, and each bowler who maintains the League average receives an emblem symbolic of high merit. The top five men in the League compete against other schools. On January l8, St. Rita lost a tough match to Harrison Tech, St. Rita-2600, Harrison Tech-2636, Two weeks later they lost again to the same team by a score of 247l for Harrison, and 243l for St. Rita. The Rev. J. J. Sinnott, O.S.A., was Moderator of the St. Rita Bowlers and Ken Jader was the Secretary of the League. Each year the American High School Bowling Congress conducts a National Telegraphic Tournament during the first week in April in Chicago, and our Rita bowlers will be a strong contest- ant in this meet. RITA BOWLERS-Left to right, third row: Hurley, Bednarski, Fagan. Seccnd Row: Wolf, Hepp, Schumal, Mureika. First Rcw: Kush, O'Leary, Jader, Phillips, Vlllmas, RITA ROLLERS-Left to right, fourth rcw: Anderson, Borkowski, Bednarski, Murecka, Trafton, Fagan, Griako. Third Row: Zdrojeski, Hesek, Muth, Naudokas, Deutsch. Second Row: Condon, Goetz, Middleton, Gayda, Howard, Walsh. First Row: Stockus, Baker, Fowler, Freimuth, Miller, King. RITA ROLLER If you should happen to pass by 76th and Racine some Tuesday evening, you may notice a large group of teen- agers awaiting admittance to a large, brightly lighted building whose neon sign advertises in gaudy colors, Roller Skating Tonight. lf a feeling of curi- osity should pervade you, you may readily gain admittance. Upon going through the entrance you will come upon a large group whose gay laughter fills the atmosphere in a manner unique to the atom generation. Girls in bright sweaters and dresses, flitting past on roller skates, leave a beautiful memory of youth enjoying a period that never returns, a sight which may bring nostalgic memories to some of the elder folk. Boys, whose bright red, white, and blue sweaters, and colorful insignia on their backs proclaim them to be Rita Rollers, are the artistic beaux balancing the belles on wheels. Amid the hubbub and confusion a bell is heard, and then on the far side of the rink a placard announces the time for a waltz, girls and boys leave the floor or seek a partner for the number. The lights are dimmed and the organ recalls music long since for- gotten, along with the popular waltzes of the day. A bystander watching the fleeting, graceful figures of the waltz has his senses invaded by a peaceful sense of contentment with a realiza- tion that if the youth of the land can still enjoy the stately music of the waltz, a sign of the horse and buggy past, while on rollers, a zodiacal sign of the rocket present and future, there can be little doubt entertained about the speed and stamina of our present generation. The Rita Rollers were organized by Father James Lyne, O.S.A., in l94O, who was the club's first Moderator. This responsibility has since been assumed by Father Raymond Wheeler, O.S.A. The objectives of the club are to promote physical development and to provide social contacts and diversions. Skating parties are held throughout the scholastic year. Classes are held one hour before the parties to teach our Rollers to dance on skates. Officers for the i946-i947 scho- lastic year werei Edward Fowler, Presi- dent, John Conroy, Vice-President, Edward Miller, Secretary, and Larry Eiaker, Treasurer. Page lll Page H2 CIVIC DUTY GROUP+Left to right, sixth row: Vainowski, Hepp, Zdrojeski, Vilimas, Wilgus, Duffy, Deguitis, Richardson, Zaleski, Custak. Fifth Row: Hollorhan, Goonan, Mierzwa, Bohac, Sajdak, Shimkus, Quinn, Waranauskas, Janota. Fourth Row: Gerlesits, Andrews, O'Shay, Podra- zik, Andrzejewski, Petrick, Bauer, Sadlecki, Phillips, Jader. Third Row: Walsh, Bauer, Morner, Peters, Didina, Burns, Dispenser, Blazina, Bolechowski, Ewert. Second Row: Joslin, Merlak, Truschke, Flis, Gordon, Grogan, Lang, Mureika, Hussey, Wilson. First Row: DeLave, Finnegan, Fagan, Bednarski, Father Collins, King, Zupancich, Hillman, Flanagan. CI ICD TY GRO P The Civic Duty Group is an organi- zation founded and welded by the re- sourceful Father J. R. Collins, OSA., in the fall of l944, when as Student Counsellor Father Collins took the vigorous initiative of forming a group of our students carefully chosen to assume the responsibility of maintain- ing order and discipline among a stu- dent body numbering l5OO students. Some of the duties of this efficient and serviceable group are: Supervision of cafeteria cleanliness, orderly board- ing of street cars, collection of absen- tee slips, and distribution of master sheets to the Homeroom classes at 9 o'clock. Seven inch block letters are awarded each member for the first year of service, provided that he is faithful to his duties, and service bars are affixed to the letter thereafter, one bar for each year. Faithful or loyal service means that any member who wishes to receive a letter must not miss more than three meetings in succession and must fulfill his assigned duties punc- tiliously. Officers elected to assist Moderator and Counsellor Father Collins for the scholastic year i946-i947 were: Wil- liam Fagan and Steve Ewert, Super- visors. CIE CE CLUB The Mendel Science Club is an organization actively supported by a group of scientifically minded Ju- niors and Seniors. This club is also a member of the National Science Clubs of America. The club was moderated under the able direction of the Rev. Daniel Har- tigan, O.S.A., through whose efforts a successful program was completed. The officers elected by the members of the club were: Donald Wilgus, Pres- ident, Joseph Vilimas, Vice-President, Alfred Andrzejewski, Secretary, and Steve Ewert, Treasurer. These officers gave their wholehearted support to Father Hartigan, and served as the club's executive board. Meetings were held weekly so as to give the members the opportunity to disseminate scientific k n o w l e d g e among themselves. The officers of the club served as a committee, which planned various experiments and proj- ects to be performed in the school's laboratories. The aims of the club were: to in- crease our scientific knowledge, to learn to perfect our skills in science, to give service in our community and school, to understand the importance of science in our lives, and to help carry out the program of Science Clubs of America. SCIENCE CLUB--Left to right, third row: Jonaitis, Parmale-e, Dorman, Schonta, Radloff, Mur- phy, Jader. Second Row: Petrick, Gabriel, Albrecht, Bohac, Salley, Rickard, Clarke. First Row: Lepinske, Ewert, Andrzejewski, Father l-lartigan, Wilgus, Vilimas, Hosek. Page 113 REV JOHN F. CASEY, O.S.A, MR. ROBERT BLACK Moderator h Director THE 'BA D The Cascian proudly heaps enco- miums on the performances of our l946-l947 Band. Space will permit only the year's highlights to be chron- icled: l. The novel and intricate forma- tions and gyrations maneuvered by the magnificently-clad instrumentalists at our Mustang football championship contests, especially during the halt- time exhibitions. The historical musi- cal tribute paid by the band to our Alumni at the Alumni Day game was beautiful and touching, and will linger in the minds and hearts of the specta- tors for many, many years. 2. The colorful performances in many hectic parades and at our basket- ball games. Who could ever forget the rendition given by the band on the 1 Father and Son program held in the gymnasium on January l6? 3. The unforgettable Christmas and the January dances sponsored by the band. 4. The climax of a climactic season: The honoring of the band at the Testi- monial Football Banquet held in the Terrace Casino of the Morrison Hotel on December 2, T946. The Cascian takes cognizance of the masterful results achieved by the band under the guidance of Fr. John Casey, O.S.A., and Fr. Edward La Morte, O.S.A., Moderators, and Robert Black, capable and unselfish Director. The band officers were: Dick Schal- ler, President, Jim O'Leary, Secretary, Ralph Anderson, Librarian, Roy Peck, Drum Major. Reverend John F. Casey, O.S.A. ........................... Moderator Robert A. Black 4O ...................................... Director Ray Early '46 ..................... ., ............. Twirling Instructor Art LaPoint 46 ......................... -. ......... Drum Instructor Jack Miller '44 ....-.................... - .......... Horn Instructor TRUMPETS: Fred Rachtord Joseph Sipek Joseph Brady Robert Craig John Kennelly Richard Kiebrick Al Klein Wayne Lahey Flash McMahon Richard Schaller Al Scherner Harry Stanton TROMBONES: Ray Etscheid John Jesse BARITONES: Larry Creech Joseph Dutty Jack Hurley John McDonnell George Nolan BASSES: James Crvich James King Richard Lunetta CLARINETS: Jake Lytell James O'Leary Ken Meyers Tim Sullivan Ray Ziemnik Roy Peck SAXOPHONES: Ralph Anderson Neil Callahan Robert Dorman Richard Hosmer Jack Kivland George Rezanka Ken Yorka FLUTE: Jack McDonald OBOE: George Rezanka BELL LYRE: Don Wieczorek DRUMS: Jack Brennen Bill Brown Walter Ciaculich Frank Collins Steve Cotta Jack Coyle Bill Martin George Meek Edward Ryan James Ta nsey FLAG BEARERS: Jack Fries Andy Jurasin Jerry McAuliffe Ken Quick MANAGERS: John Jordan Francis Moroney Don Raftery Richard Sarnacki Robert Burns Fred Winkelrnan FRENCH HORNS: Al Klein Jack Miller MAJORETTES: Carol Bach Jackie Black Sylvia Fister Eleanor Harrington Marian Karlsori Maurice Lacey Lucy Nikolson Charlotte Stateman Rosie Vondrasek Page ll6 CHEERLEADERS-Left to right, third row: Brown, Walsh, Hepp, Anderson, Pezarro. Second Row: Clifford, O'Connell, Murphy, Dubrick, Larkins, Hester. First Row: Polka, Langer, Can- ning, Father Burt, Breuss, Lattyak, Brazil, CHEER LEADER Seldom in the history of St. Rita has a greater demonstration of student cheering been manifested than was exhibited by Father Leonard Burt's i946-l947 exponents of the arts of tumbling, jumping, flipping, cart- wheeling, pyramiding, and other sen- sational gymnastics. The Mustang Football Team, the Faculty, Alumni, Student Body, and Myriads of St. Rita Friends were elec- trified by the inspiration and leader- ship unfolded by these master show- men, our cheerleaders, especially in the Leo game at Comiskey Park. The Cascian places high on its hon- or roll Coach Father Burt and his jet- propulsion proteges: Leo Broyill, Sam Dubrick, Ken Carter, Leo Clifford, Don De Lave, Ed Fagan, Bernie Hester, Bill Larkin, John Lattyak, Joe Lewan- dowski, Bob Meiner, Gene Mierzwa, Jack O'Connell, Walter Rolla, Bill Langer, Jack Walsh and the three Co- Captains, Jerry Hepp, Paul Pizzurro, and Don Anderson. THE TAMP CL B At the importunate request of two- score and seven philatelic devotees, the Stamp Club of St. Rita High School was revived on the schedule ot extra- curricular activities. A stamp club has manifold objec- tives: l. Historical. 2. Geographical. 3. Artistic. 4. Scientific. 5. Literary. The building ot large collections has been the hobby of many prominent men such as Franklin Delano Roose- velt, Albert Einstein, and Charles P. Steinmetz. The St. Rita philatelists compared, analyzed, and exchanged one another's collections, thereby gleaning a com- prehensive background of what has for 60 years been recognized as a valid science. Upon these enthusiastic amateur stamp collectors and upon their cap- able help-mate and Moderatol, Ff- Edward La Mgrfel Q S..-fx., The CaSClaI'1 of 1947 impresses its congratulatory stamp! STAMP CLUB-Lett to right, second row: Virva, McAuliffe, Kinahan, Panozzo, Benson, Briski. First Row: Alagna, Fitzpatrick, Rickard, Father La Morte, Kmiecik, Radlotf. Page ll7 Page II8 SWIMMING CLUB--Left to right, third row: Briske, Potesta, O'Hara, Lepenske, Rickert. Second Row: Crowley, Lilly, Deutsch, McAuliffe, Duffy, Fries. First Row: Nacosia, Jader, Phillips, McMahon, Howard, Neville, Schaller. WI I G CLUB The Life Saving Class opened its weekly sessions on November 7, I946. Every Thursday afternoon, from 4 o'clock to 5:30, the Life Saving splash- ers assembled in the Valentine Boys' Club swimming pool to learn the prin- ciples of saving SOS swimmers. The qualifications of this course are: I. 3 types of Iegstroke. 2. 3 types of armstroke. 3. 50 yds. elem. backstroke. 4. IOO yds. selected stroke. 5. Turning in a closed course. 6. I-minute float. 7. IO yds. scull. 8. Mg minute tread water. 9. Underwater swimming. IO. Standing front dive. ll. Running jump in deep water. l2. 5-minute swim. On meeting these tests, the natator is entitled to an Intermediate Swim- mer's Card authorized to him by his instructor from the Red Cross. He is then qualified to enter the Junior and Senior Life Saving Course. lf he can pass the rigid mental and physical tests prescribed in this course, he re- ceives his Junior and Senior Life Sav- ing Card and may obtain a summer position as Life Guard with the Chica- go Park District. Officers of the Life Saving Class were: Moderator, Fr. Angus Carney, OSA., Instructors: Mr. H. J. Minor, Mr. Eugene McMahon, and Mr. Ernie Hellmer. Member strokers: Jerome Berga- mini, Thomas Briski, Richard Bruozis, Frank Crowley, Monroe Daniel, John Deutsch, Joseph Duffy, John Fries, Ray Hannapel, William Lillie, Jerome McAuliffe, Andy Nicosia, Tony Nico- sia, Ed Mokersky, Robert Potesta, Ken Quick, John Jesse, Robert Rickert, John Rowland, Jerry Rudko, Richard Stanczyk, and Chester Zygmuntowicz. CIVIL AIR PATROL-Left to right, fourth row: Cadet lst Lieutenant Parmelee, Cadet Bru- chauser. Third Row: Corporal Truschke, Cadet Fagan, Cadet Sobiesk, Cadet lst Sgt. Vilimas. Second Row: Cadet Eischen, Cadet Norton, Cadet Schonta, Cadet Clarke, Cadet Sergeant Gaj- dosik. First Row: Cadet Sergeant Kiefer, Cadet Captain King, Captain Fitzgerald, Cadet lst Lieutenant Albrecht, Cadet Wilgus. The Civil Air Patrol, 32nd Air Force organized at the outset of the war to patrol coastlines and inland waterways, flew thousands of miles on hundreds of missions. With the end of the war Civil Air Patrol turned to a new work-that of training high school students as cadets. A cadet detachment, Flight 6l3-3C Illinois Wing, has been activated at St. Rita. This group is under the direction of Father John Fitzgerald, O.S.A., who flew war-time patrol, as a courier pilot and now holds the rank of Captain. The cadet program consists of train- ing in Military Drill, Rifle and Pistol Shooting, Theory of Flight, Instrument Flights, Aerial Navigation, Cross Country Flying, and Aerial Photog- raphy. Approximately 60 students have been enrolled and have shown great progress and keen enthusiasm in the Civil Air Patrol. The Cascian praises Father John Fitzgerald, O.S.A., for his patriotic and practical vision in undertaking a work that will assume titanic respon- sibilities in any potential hostilities. The community, too, is proud of his leadership and ability. Page ll? Page l2O RADIO CLUB-Left to right, fourth row: Lindenmeyer, Langer, Welch, Collins, Capodice, Po- lak. Third Row: Schimak, Oleinik, Kovarik, Bitterlin, Norman, Oster, Stuba, Vallet, Sassman, Weis. Second Row: Larson, Pavell, Kupka, Schwartz, Father Galloway lW9RMSl, Anderson, Neybert, Gayda. First Row: Deutsch, Prusa, Hanley, Hogan, Kilcoyne, Graffy. R DIO CLUB The Radio Club is one of the older groups in the school, being founded and organized quite a few years ago. However, it has been inactive for the last five years or so. Interest in this club was revived when Father John Galloway, O.S.A., received his Ama- teur Operator's license and station license from the Federal Communica- tions Commission in January of this year. The call letters of the station are W9RMS. The purpose of the club is to foster interest in Radio and matters electro- nic, to furnish opportunity for further code practice, and ultimately to pre- pare the members for the Amateur examinations. A number of projects were under- taken and successfully completed dur- ing the course of the past year. These projects have added substantially to the greater efficiency of Rita's own Radio Station. Transmitter construction operation and actual experience on the air are included in the club's activities. Radio Club Officers for the I946- i947 year were: John Oster, President, Jim Kupka, Vice-President, Edwin Hanley, Secretary, and Edward Schi- mack, Treasurer. The Rev. John Gallo- way, O.S.A., acted as Moderator. Cascian comment: Father Galloway and his Radio Club have served as the spearhead in transmitting all our ath- letic and scholastic programs to the student body and general spectators. Without their assistance these events would have lacked significance and expressiveness. On behalf of the hun- dreds of St. Rita sports and school activities supporters the Cascian gen- erously applauds the fine work of the Radio Club. CAMERA CLUB-Left to right, third row: Botty, Collins, Crisitti, Clifford, Botty, Gasparotto. Second row: Kareiva, Adlhoch, O'Connell, McMahon, Parmalee, Guenther, Slowey. First row: Hall, Manahan, Kamperda, Abbott, Sink, Ruzic, McMahon. C MER CL B With the firm conviction that pho- tography offered a medium for pro- viding keen pleasure and happiness in all human relationships, Mr. Ott of the St. Rita Faculty founded the Camera Club in l93l. Father Tierney became Moderator of the club in I938. He evinced such an active interest that the development of the Camera Club progressed rapid- ly. It was he who set up the Dark Room in the physics laboratory. Father Starrs succeeded Father Tier- ney in l94l and continued to expand the activities of the club. From l942 to I947 Father Hennes- sey has served as a dynamic Moder- ator. He has not only set up an ultra- modern Dark Room on the second floor of Egan Hall luxuriously equipped with the latest technological appara- tuses, but through his skill, experi- ence, enthusiasm, and knowledge of photographic science, has kept the interest of his photogenic neophytes sustained and has laid a thorough foundation for a genuine hobby. The object of the Camera Club is not just to train boys to take and to develop pictures, but to instill into them an appreciation of bea uty through the lenses of their cameras. Psychologists assert that the greatest anatomical organ of receptivity is the human eye. When the photographer is shooting pictures, his eye be- comes trained first to recognize beau- ty, then to perceive distance, angles, lights and shades, his imagination is stimulated to furnish- new ideas and symbolic illusion to different objects. Instruction in color, portrait, action, printing and developing techniques, etc., is an integral part of Camera Club activity. Mechanical aptitude and chemistry are superadded tools of the photographer's mental equipment. The club held meetings every Wednesday afternoon and enjoyed a membership of fifty. Field trips to contest salons and to historical and natural locales of interest rounded out the club's program. Assisting the Rev. J. F. Hennessey, O.S.A., in his splendid work with the Camera Club were: V. Gasparotto, President, E. McMahon, Vice-Presi- dent, F, Slowey, Treasurerg and F. Sink, Secretary. Page l2l DRA A The auditorium lights dim, the music mellows, and a serried, spell- bound audience awaits the third and tinal act of Harriet, the historic, thrill-packed story ot the lite of the American novelist, Harriet Beecher Stowe. The scene: Hackman Hall on the Campus of Our Lady of Longwood. The occasion: The Academy's an- nual Senior Play staged by the fourth- year drama class under the direction ot Miss Therese Marie Cuny. Harriet, a large-scale production capable of giving a Broadway producer an avalanche of headaches, was pre- sented at Longwood with astonishing success, most of the credit for which goes to Miss Cuny. Ruth Lamberty played the lead which Helen Hayes made famous on the New York stage. Filling the male roles of Harriet were a number ot Rita Thespians who were selected by Miss Cuny through a series of tryouts. These tests were held at St. Rita, affording every histrio- nically inclined student to display his talent. John Ribbing was chosen for the male lead and won acclaim for his por- trayal of the sagacious Professor Cal- vin E, Stowe, the husband of l-larriet. The romantic lead, Lowell Denton, the boy next door, was filled by Dan De Lave. Jerry Walling, cast as the grass- rooted but witty Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, kept the aisles filled with rolling stub-holders and provided the play with the traditional show-steal- er, Freddie Stowe, the little brother in the Stowe household, was played by Dan Lawlor. Greg Connors took the part of Jerusha Pantry, the town han- dyman whose business it was to be ubiquitous. Last but not least in the Harriet cast was Gene Tarpey, who portrayed a low-class Southern slaver and villain of the story. The Cascian strongly recommends far more extensive participation in dramatics as an integral part of the background of a cultured student. The Cascian recognizes the prominent role assumed by the drama in building a student's personality, in teaching grace, elegance, poise, and in facility of diction, and in imparting to the students that self-confidence so vital to success in leadership in any voca- tion he may elect, Page l24 . .. F THER' CL UB The Fathers' Club of St. Rita High School is composed of fathers of our students and friends of the school whose high aim is to help advance St. Rita to paramount rank among Chica- go's high schools. lt was organized in l93'O by Fr. Kirk, and he was justly proud of its achievements. He praised highly its initiative and its unstinting efforts and services. The Fathers' Club now numbers 200 members and its meetings are held twice a month. lt sponsors the annual Easter Dance and Party, the Pa and Ma Football Game, the Football Banquet for the Squad and Faculty. lt serves very capably and unselfishly at all our sports events. The history of the Fathers' Club is highly commendable, and the Cascian and the St. Rita Administration could never forget such titanic undertakings as the raising of funds for the old stadium, for the physical, symmetrical improvement of our buildings, for its generous presents of miniature bur- nished gold footballs to the whole '46 South Section Championship football squad, etc. The Cascian thanks each of these magnanimous men for their generous and efficient service to a school that will always be proud of its Fathers' Club. The Cascian sincerely wishes con- tinued success to the Fathers' Club and expresses its assurance in the recent appointment of Fr. Daniel Hartigan, OSA., as Moderator, that this dyna- mic and progressive leader will carry on the club's splendid work. Father Hartigan's first move was to inaugurate a program for club meet- ings at which outstanding speakers would offer advice as to building the best Fathers' Club in Chicago. Officers - 1946-'I947 James Sherry ...... .......... P resident Emil Zola ........ ...... V ice-President J. J. Trafton ........... Recording Secretary William J. O'Keefe .............. Treasurer Walter Cisco ............. Sergeant-at-ArmS Rev. Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A. ...... Moderator Rev. Joseph O'Malley, O.S.A.--Ass't Moderator MOTHER' CLUB The Mothers' Club of St. Rita High School is composed of mothers of the boys from every class in the school. The high aims of the organization are to foster loyalty and exemplary con- duct among the students to their Alma Mater, and to serve as a medium through which the mothers of our students at St. Rita can contribute their time and generous effort to promote the interests of our great school and the Augustinian Order which admini- sters it with zeal and efficiency. The club meets on the second Mon- day of each month during the school year. Each meeting opens with a prayer by its Moderator, Fr. Francis X.. Law- lor, O.S.A., followed by the Officers' reports concerning the results of activ- ities achieved during the preceding month. The club conducts a spring and a fall card party. The proceeds from these parties, in conjunction with raffles, socials, etc., defray the expenses of the club, which include a Christmas party for the Faculty and a graduation break- fast for the Faculty and the Senior Class. . Officers for the l946-1947 scho- lastic year were: Mrs. A. A. Black, President, Mrs. M. Lassen, Vice-Presi- dent, Mrs. A. J. Javois, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Emil Zola, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Raymond Cahill, Fi- nancial Secretary, and Mrs. Stanley Jader, Treasurer. Committee chairwomen were: Mrs. A. J. Cannon, Membership, Mrs. H. J. Stobba, Hospitality, Mrs. B. Miller, Program, Mrs. P. Coater, Social, Mrs Edward Winkofsky, House, and Mrs J. J. Hurley, Publicity. Cascian felicitations to Father Law- lor and to the Mothers' Club for their magnificent and noble workl MOTHERS' CLUB-Left to right: Mrs. Lassen, Mrs. Zola, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. DeLave, Mrs. Hermanek, Mrs. Dobry, Mrs. Javois. l Page l25 Technical Course Lest it be misunderstood what specifically ccnstitutes a Technical Course, a definition of these terms is in order. The Technical Course offers basic manipulative skills, with some specialized training, and emphasizes the neces- sity of clear, logical thinking. Briefly: to work precisely and to think logically is a well-de- fined end and scope. The former purpose is accomplished by the various shop courses. These are designed to inculcate a knowledge of and respect for tools, machines, measuring instruments, tolerances of methods and procedures used in industry. The latter is achieved by the other subjects offered in the Technical Curriculum: mechanical draw- ing, mathematics, physical and social sciences, English, languages, last but most important, Religion. lt might be well, perhaps, to correct some false impressions, viz: The Technical Course is not a direct preparation for a trade or vocation, it is not an industrial arts course, and most emphatically it is not a course for subnormals or morons, By way of an historical review, The Technical Course was inaugurated at St. Rita High School in I936. ln that year, wood shop, mechanical drawing, English, algebra, general science, and Religion were offered to 70 students following the Technical Curriculum in the reorganized setup. The Rev. Paul C. Potter, O.S.A., was Dean of the Technical Department then. In the span of eleven years this course has witnessed a phenomenal growth, Student en- rollment this year is 9l8, which represents 66? of the entire student body. Shops have been increased to eight, namely: two wood shops, machine and metal, electricity and radio, auto- motives, refrigeration, airplane engine, and airplane hangar. Drawing rooms have been in- creased from one to three. Plans for the future call for the opening of two more shops for the fall semester of I947, namely: graphic arts and a new electricity shop. The present Dean of the Technical Department is the Rev. Joseph A. Coyne, O.S.A., who succeeded Father Potter in l940. lt might be well to repeat, for the sake of emphasis, that St. Rita High School was the first Catholic High School, in the strict sense of a high school, to offer any type of shop work. This categorical statement includes all of the United States. Since the trail has been blazed in Catholic educational circles, others have followed our example, We were the first and are the best, and hope to stay in the lead. The bulk of Catholic high school graduates will find a place in industry. Catholic Educae tion, as a whole, has failed to recognize this fact, Our course, therefore, fulfills a definite need in the training of Catholic boys in the large industrial City of Chicago. We have met the challenge of progress, and we shall con- tinue to set the pace. The Cascian Editorial Staff has carefully in- soected the history of the St. Rita Technical Department, and in its evaluation of this vital program of our school curriculum has stamped upon its record the hallmarks cf progress, effi- ciency, service, and superior equipment skill- fully conditioned and meticulously maintained. To Father Paul Potter, OSA., to Father Joseph Coyne, OSA., and to our Rector, The Very Reverend R, P. Fink, O.S.A., The Cascian expresses its heartiest congratulations for vision, determination, and faith in their organization of the finest Catholic Technical High School in the United States. Cascian crystal-gazing for Fathers Fink and Coyne: We eagerly await the day, not too far distant, when we can print the bold face line: The finest Technical High School, public or private, in all the land. Mg? 1' ' 5 ,x, :Wifi Mm., 'Q E 53 I wi? 'A f, 'E W ,, f L'?gig,.,--v E I ' W?2'f Si? fa 5745575 x,L 5 if 4, 51545315 2iff5'T5 1 Ziff' . l - ' Y K u ,Q ma s M ,, . 1' 7 ' 'Q 31 ff 5. Y.. 6, 1' ,gy 'S . '+V . 6 0-L' up . K ,. In M L .:1:, :. , u Lin' . gi I ' V gy My? Alf- nf V L ,V 7 V V 1, 7 , M ' K' A 2 , . , ' 1 V Q XX 3 ' - '-,,. . ., ,. :.. , ' --'-- -gf ' h Q . Q3 A ' i igz flz ' ' l A if W ---: x ' ' eggi w - ,Q 1 Wg I my 5, .f-w.1.......,F l' x 52122, . , . .,. 1225 M J' , ,k ht if is f 'Y 5 V! s 4 f ,A,A,,,,,, . . I , 1 Y , K - W 9 ' .,ms:,f A , gifs MM l 3 QQ ??'f,-fwp, 1 ,, xi, Milkiggiggr' Q.-Q, 5 X Mf if Qin? A I 1- ,. M,3,,13l.,, Qi, ,Q A . ,,,f, H v 5' , 5, ,GL M 'QQ' Q2 in The New Car Raffle In order that St. Rita High School might complete its plans for building one of the finest athletic stadia in Chicago, a pre-Christmas raffle was conducted among our Alumni, Student Body, and Friends. So strongly co-operative was the re- sponse that S2l,000 was raised in the short space of two and one-half weeks, Major prizes were offered as fol- lows: l, A l946 Dodge De Luxe Sedan, with fluid drive, radio, and heateri won by Mr. Earl Engebretson, 2208 North Tripp Ave. 2. One Hundred Dollars lSl00.00l in cash,- donated by Charles P, Kal: won by Marie Colletti, 7l7 N. Central Place. 3. A Philco Radio, donated by the St. Rita Mothers' Club: won by Lena Heller, H44 N. Richmond Street. Many minor prizes and commissions were awarded to all those who led in total chances sold. The Cascian wishes to communicate to all the friends of St. Rita High School the gratitude and appreciation of our Rector, The Very Reverend R. P. Fink, OSA., and of the entire Fa- culty for contributing time, efforts and donations to help make our fine new stadium a greater reality. Page l28 .Q , ' - Ax I' V4 t , v A ,QM U X if fi xjk , t I . f it L AV Y 1 P. I f f' ew 2 A , . Y ww A VZ - 7 A - fa' 7 'R S55 1 in iw . wx 5 Y ff: it . ik 9 .w+ a' ' ' E 1, kiwi? -lk ff .,:wf.1 :,: f f , ' Ax A Q .5i-... M 1211 fc :-wr:-wg L, f WADV . I 1 . Vi' 555 ll' B S f x J W ffm--. V, L -if I 34 .xkiefg it 5, '1 Q2 'hx Hx 'ga 4345 QQ -1 PARTIE DA CE and Recalling vivid memories of events of the BAND DANCE With flourish and fanfare the St. Rita Band held its Second Annual Christmas Band Ball on Saturday eve-ning, December 2l, l946, in the school gym- nasium. A festive, banner crowd of dashing dancers whirligigged to the familiar fantasia of Bill Black and his rhythm-rippers in scenery stimulatingly remindful of the colorful Mardi Gras. A door prize, the widely heralded Dolly, was awarded to the fortunate person holding the winning ticket. High Cascian praise for the success of the second Annual Yuletide Band Ball must re- dound to the industrious efforts of Father J. F. Casey, O.S.A., Moderator, Robert A. Black, Class of 1940, Director, of our fine i946-l947 Band, and of the well-selected and efficient committee composed of Richard Schaller, James O'Leary, Ralph Anderson, John Miller, Jchn Hurley, Fred Rachford, Roy Peck, and James King. EASTER DANCE The annual Easter Dance sponsored by the Fathers' Club was held in the paschal-scenic splendors of our school gym- nasium on Saturday evening, April l2, l947. Bill Black and his Band set the tempo for the Easter Parade of 500 couples that danced with the enthusi- asm of whirling, spinning, and howling dervishes whose vim, vigor, and vitality had been closely confined for six long weeks of ascetic mortification and self-denial. After the Easter Ball the adults dansants repaired to the Rathskeller lor school cellar patterned after the old German town-hall restaurant below the stree-t leveli for en- tertainment and refreshments. Cascian congratulations to the Fathers' Club and especially to its Moderator, Father Daniel Hartigan, O.S.A., for the me- morable and glorious l947 Easter Dance. Page l3O ff f' if 5 Wg 'P ' LL,. Q-irrsiissiwffmsuzggzqgyvwqf J A. wi .W 1 Ef f lim figf 3 4 Q 5, 4 2 is ,L SY xi 'wr 3 JF 1 wi Q .3 Q 4,4 Q, . iii N mi 9 YWME gil is R Y' 1 ,xg L W ' QQ' W 3f!ii2 IH Q Wi f A 56 2 xl r Psi f , W Q 4' QV 'fs W 4- .f 2 gf .L K, 'E wav W WM '- W T Q 1 s ' W'-' I w ir 34' M, 4 K v. uf 5 XA it Q E 54 5 1 4 5' 1 ST. RITA INVITATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT l. Five of seven St. Rita High School final- ists captured championships in the last round of the second annual lnvitational lnterscho- lastic Tournament sponsored by St. Rita to give our team the title for the second straight year. The championship matches took place in our gymnasium on April 2, l947, before a capacity throng of l,7OO fans. 2. Summaries of the Tournament Finals: lOO lbs,-Jim Billish, St. Rita, beat Bob Scholl, De Paul f3l. H2 lbs.-Dick Jemilo, St. Rita, beat Paul Ahern, Loyola 139. ll8 lbs.+Mel Gordon, St. Rita, beat Bob Toton, De Paul l3l. l26 lbs,+Dave Hackler, St. George, beat Vic Bortolami, St. Rita C3l. l35 lbs.-Jack Poetzinger, St. Rita, beat Red Lawler, St. Philip 433. IL17 lbs.-Don Murry, St. Philip, knocked out Tom Bertino, Joliet Catholic ill. l6O lbs.-Ed Bunzol, St. Gregory, be-at Phil Howard, St. Rita l3l. 175 lbs.-Pat Mooney, De Paul, beat Ray Ferencik, Joliet Catholic l3l. Heavyweights-Don Schuster, St. Rita, beat Dave Bagby, Joliet Catholic l3l. 3. Other Tournament Facts: Awards: First Place: St. Rita: Gardner trophy lsecond yearl, Tournament trophy, Second Place trophy to De Paul Academy. Trophies to all winners. Golden Gloves awards to all second place contestants. Best performance trophy to Dave Hackler of St. George. C.Y.O. sportsmanship trophy to Red Lawler of St. Philip. St. Rita two-year winners: Mel Gordon, Jack Poetzinger, Don Schuster. Two-year championship coach: Rev. Francis Crawford, O.S.A. Page T33 l1 ST, RlTA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT AWARD WlNNERSeFront row, lett to right: Jim Billish, St. Rita, Dick Jemilo, St, Rita, Mel Gordon, St. Rita, Dave l-lackler, St. George, Red Lawler, St. Philip: Back row: Don Murray, St, Philip, Jack Poetzinger, St, Rita, Ed Bunzol, St, Gregory, Pat Mooney, De Paul, Don Schuster, St. Rita, Page l34 St. Rita has succeeded in completing tor i947 the most integrated high school program in Chicago. There has been a spiritual lite spent within its walls that cemented the relationship between the students' im- mortal souls and their Maker and l-lost ot Saints headed by St. Augustine and St. Rita. There has been an intellectual lite devoted to Religion, mathematics, languages, the sciences, historical eru- dition, appreciation of government, and laboratory workmanship. Scholar- ship ranks high at St. Rita and is ercog- nized as such by the two principal accrediting agencies. The physical lite at St. Rita has been preoccupied with a multiplicity of in- tramural and interscholastic sports. Athletics neglect no student at our school, Besides these purely curricular pur- suits and the legion of extra-curricular activities, the students here receive a liberal education, The Administra- tion outlines a well-balanced program attending to the hobbies and to the amenities of life as well as to the stu' dents' spiritual, physical, and intellec- tual development. Only from hobbies can one's personal propensities be satisfied, and only from association in parties and dances with Catholic youth from Catholic high schools can facility in the social graces be achieved. Our boys can pray devoutly, play ruggedly, score touchdowns, buckets and runs, take logarithmic rabbits from the empty hat, ancl grace the local queen's ball with their regal Rita presence. All these, and heaven, too, it has been the supreme gratification of the i947 Cascian to picture ancl to pen. t. Rita Boxing Champs Aside from the Golden Culoves and the C.Y.O., St. Rita has the largest boxing tournament in the City of Chicago. Each class day, from March to the last week of April, three bouts are fought during each lunch period. Boxers meet opponents in their own weight class, Each bout consists of three one and one-half minute rounds. This boxing program is climaxed by the semi-finals and the championship bouts, out of which emerge 30 winners before 4,000 ardent boxing fans. Mr. Deutsch also assists Fr. Craw- ford and Fr. O'Connor in staging the lnterscholastic Boxing Tournament which was inaugurated in i946 with stunning success SOFTBALL An annual spring attraction staged by Mr. Leo Deutsch following his co- lossal boxing program. Page l35 s Page 136 TO HIS EMINENCE SAMUEL ALPHONSUS CAR- DINAL STRITCH, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee as a member of the Hierarchy, the Faculty and Student Body of St. Rita High School extend sincere congratu- lations and heartfelt wishes Ad multos annos. PX4 AD MULTOS AN NOS With joyous pride beyond elation We sing the hymn of Consecration For our Cardinal's Jubileeg Five and twenty years have pastg Like silver clouds they've drifted fast To God's eternal Sea. That Chicago's Shepherd shall be with us Through years more prosperous To Christ our humble plea. -The Cascian Staff SHADES OF DEMOSTHENES- Friday, March 7, was a Day of Victory for St. Rita. lt was a brilliant V-Day for our school and for Frederick A. Kulovits in the Eleventh Annual Oratorical Symposium honoring St. Thomas Aquinas, held at Fenwick High School on the Feast of that great Doctor. Frederick Kulovits climaxed an amazingly magnificent high school record in adding another Fenwick trophy to our collection. He stands at the head of a large Senior class and has a straight-A average for his four years at St. Rita. Freddie is president of his class section, associate editor of the school monthly, The Ritan, a member of the National Honor Society, and is an accepted leader among his fellow students. These oratorical wreaths of laurel were won by Freddie in a contest featuring representatives from ten schools for boys and twenty-one for girls. Our Chrysostom developed very skillfully .a full exposition of the grand basic plan of order conceived by St. Thomas Aquinas for World Reconstruction based upon Christ's Doctrine concerning the rights, relationships, obligations, and dignity of mankind, The Cascian wishes to keep a permanent record of this Fenwick Symposium. St. Rita has entered this contest 8 times in the ll years of its existence, and has scored 4 times out of 8--.500. Previous winners were: I938: Third Place: Thomas Tierney, Class of '38. l94O: First Place: Donald O'Brien, Class of '40, l94l: First Place: Edward Egan, Class of '41, l947: First Place: Frederick A. Kulovits, Class of '47, The glory road is yours, Freddie! Walk it like a giant till it meets the horizon! The Cascian will walk it with you in spirit! Page Fifsf T h P I Weather: e revarlnatnr 2.1:- only ONE BIG LIE snow VOl.UM?lI.-VII- WEDNESDAY, JIIF4,-1957 No. 6 Conductor Tra s Counterfeiter MAYOR HAILS HERO Rl OT ST A G G E R S C I TY M... Robert Ct..-1... conduct.. O.. CRI-ME WAVE Gang wars broke out today be- tween D'illman's Hijacking Corp. and Bottando's Protective Associa- tion. Scene of the bottle throwing and of the fisticuffs was the famous night cluib Little Moron. This little night club is the scene of many police raids. The head waiter, Hives, who appeared to be an in- mate of the booby hatch, said the brawl started when Jake ordered a bowl of caviar and after eating what appeared to be caviar found out it was cold oatmeal tflavored with Limburgerj. Bottando, accom- panied' by 20 plain-clothes men, proceeded to rip down the decora- tions. Police came twenty minutes later, and after clearing the place of staggering customers hastened to put the little stinkers in the hoose- gow. The clufb's damage is not yet determined. Greatest part of the damage was discovered in the walls which were stained with Bourbon and soda, The original caviar was bought from the Hijacking Corp. which is operated by Robert Jit- ters Dillman. NILLES COACH IN BLUE GRASS Mr. Leo Nilles, one-time Notre Dame star guard, has signed to take over the basketball coaching chores at Kentucky University. His task will be relatively simple next fall, since he will have in his fold a pre- war All-American center, Sheridan McMahon, who has just returned from overseas duty. The latter's skill is well-known to everyone, and I am sure that these two men will make a great team, which can bring Kentucky another National Basketball Championship. l38 FOUR YEARS As the closing days of school creep slowly upon us we wonder what we have got out of school. We became bored of education or edu- cated bores! Remember our first day at St. Rita, satchel in hand, disrupting classes, inquiring where room 10 arriving at room 10, was short-lived be- rang at our arrival? was? And on our learning cause the bell We did get out of changing classes. We never did that in grade school. a pretty big kick Remember the first jug we re- ceived? We were pretty scared', at first, but when it was all over we would approach our buddies and boldly say, I got 5 hours. We would watch the admiration in their eyes as they asked the ques- tions, How was it? Did they treat you rough? And we would non- chalanty reply, O it was nothing. Ho Hum! And that first high school foot- went to, with Rita never saw so many the same timetl The had when the Mus- gladness that we felt ball game we playing! tWe girls yelling at heartbreak we tangs lost! The when they won! And that streetcar ride home! We sang more cheers on the streetcar then we did at the game! Four years is a short time, as Father Time cuts it with his scythe, and despite the home-work, the quarterly Inquisition sweatshops, and trying to appease that peda- gogical martinet, we Seniors will always remember St. Rita as the school that gave us our start along life's tenor and vicissitudes. the 63rd streetcar line, has trapped Joseph Vilimas, counterfeiter ex- traordinary, while trying to pass a fake five-dollar bill as fare. Police have been on the lookout for this dangerous engraver for ten years, harking back to his high school days at St. Rita when all his tuition was paid in phony green. In an interview with our re- porter, Mr. Clarke stated the reason for his clever capture of the coun- terfeiter. The reddish-green color of the bill gave me the only clue that the bill was a fake. Vilimas had lost his driver's license because he was color-blind. I knew it was him so I nabbed him. Mr. Clarke was presented with the reward money by Mayor Schonta. When asked what the was going to do with the reward money, he said: I'm going to buy myself what I always want- ed, a set of encyclopedias-'ponies' for my children that I never had when I was a 'kid' at school. From now on my family tree will be grade A instead of 'sap'. JOCKEY OPENS CANDY STORE Gene Whiz Randich, ex-jockey, has opened a candy store which is located at State and Madison. Race track officials are puzzled at this action of Randich, who was voted' the best jockey of l950. Whiz was released from the hospital a few days ago. He suffered from lower spine injuries caused by rid- ing horses. Rumors that Whiz has turned bookmaker are with-out foundation. Investigators h a v e found that wires leading to and from his sweetmeats em have no connection with turf news. Whiz commented philosophical- ly: This is a horse of a different color. porium THE PREVARICATOR INTERNATIONAL ODD FACTS ABOUT ODD ELECTRICIAN RECEIVES CORRESPONDENCE UNIVERSITY Founded in Behalf of Lame Brains Please send me information con- cerning the following which I have checked: subjects Name --- -- Address -- -- P-hone No. tSiilent and Unlistedl--- -- I want to be a: Deadhead The Life of the Party W.P.A. Worker Boy Wonder Trolley Pilot Somebody Fellow Traveler Nobody Happy Guy Great Lover Killjoy Shyster Flash-in-the-Pan Stool Pigeon B.O. Salesman St. Vitus Dance Instructor Sileepwalker City Slicker Poker Face Slaphappy Philosophical Bachelor Phi Beta Kappatalist Boozer Bootlegger Usher in the Balcony Fishmonger Garbage Man Sewer Cleaner The Joy in Her Life Big Mouth or Loudspeaker Torpedo or TNT Kibitzer Bookie Eavesdropper Fly-by-Night Cigar Store Indian Sandman Printer's Devil Dime Keeper Idiot Do you suffer from Boron Oxide l B.O. l in the chemistry lab? Dr. Fred Kulovits will loan you his lone cologne. THINGS Take care what rut you get into- you may be in it for the rest of your li-fe. We know of a greenhouse which is a stone's throw from here. The most successful part-ies are the ones that are well lubricated. Students who are not addicted to taking baths should become dopes. The most terrible accidents oc- cur when someone steps between a goon and the spittoon. The nicest things happen in reel life. Southern cure for sore dogs: Soak them in a pail of mint julep ind hark the golden bark. There's one thing wrong with an argument: it ruins a conversation. .Smoking is not habit forming. We know of a fellow who has been smoking for twenty years and it hasn't become a habit. The only reason why a locomo- tive can't sit down is that it has a tender behind. The only way to eat a turkey din- ner is to gobble it down. Most people eat hot dogs with evident relish. Only low conversation is per- mitted in the library. FAMOUS SAYINGS OF THE UNKNOWN STUDENT Don't be a worm to the young chick. A student we know can remem- ber his first spanking as far hack as possible. Remember: Money can't buy everything. tWe mean Confederate moneyll If you want your wife to make cake like your mother once didg then make dough like her father. We need some good men in this worldfand we need them bad. Men who flirt with waitresses play for big steaks. It's bad manners to wipe your mouth politely with the tablecloth after you eat, or to drink elegantly from the finger bowl. A surgeon is an interior deco- rator. Some men shave 50 times a day- lt has that odor of distinction. lbarbersl SHOCK Edward Live Wire Schimack today received an electrical shock when he touched two wires in his home. The current was turned off by a neighbor, Shock Trooper John Wolszon, who said he heard shouts fr-om Schimack's house and went to investigate. Explaining how he got into the electrifying situation Schi- mack told shocked reporters he was reaching to pull out the lamp cord from the socket when every- thing went haywire. Schimack was revived this morning with essence of currant and peppermint. FLAMM OUT IN FIRST Lawrence Larry Flamm, fa- mous boxer and so-ft shoe dancer, suffered a serious setback in his boxing career when Toni Killer Sinon delivered his fatal punch. Fifteen seconds had elapsed be- tween the starting bell and the knockout. Manager Gene Tarpey wants a rematch. Boxing Commis- sioner Thomas McKee said that the fight looked fishy and that he would call f-or an investigation of the affair. Gamblers John Gerlesits and Jack Brown were seen at the ringside of Killer Sinon. There is a possi- bility that the fight was fixed. Flamm as yet is unable to make a statement to the press, but is rest- ing conifortahly in his oxygen te- pee. Doctors Stepek and Philippi were optimistic when they casually opined: You can't keep a good Flamm down. MILKMAN'S BALL SUCCESSFUL The Cuculich Milk Co.'s annual dfance was an overwhelming suc- cess, Mr. Stephen Ewert, represen- tative milkman, told the press. Over 250 couples attended the gala affair which was held at the Doyle Dance Ballroom. Music was furnished by Atomic Bomb Rath and his Ten Catastro-phes. The ball was said to have broken up at 4 A.M. for some unknown reason. Detectives James Jesse -and Tex Howard suspect that Cuculich's milk supermen were pasteurized and homogenized. Page 139 Page THE PREVARICATOR WAKE U I I'lIf N BY FALLING ARCHES SIGN STAR BASKETBALL PLAYER STAGS SIGN STAR ROOKIE One of Chicago's two profession- al basketball teams, the Stag, an- nounced that they had just signed a new forw-ard, Bernard Draus. The new rookie is said to be the dead- liest shot in all basketball. He is considered the best athlete ever to come from the little town of Bose- land, which boasts many all-tars, among them that rugged pugilist, Harry Jelonek. We shall have to be patient till November when we shall be able to observe his hard- wood Wizardry. RUNNER BREAKS WORLD RECORD Lawrence Mente, famous runner, has set up a new world record. Mente has made a cross-country run from Brooklyn to Hollywood, making only one stop at Joe's Ham- burger Grill on route 66. Scientists are investigating the fact of charred objects appearing along the path of Mente's run. Mente explained that he was a contestant on the radio program Truth or Consequencesf' that he had missed his question, and had to make the run as his con- sequence. When asked about the trip he said, The trip was espe- cially rough over the mountainsg but the first 1000 miles are always the hardest. Mente can now be reached at the Mozola Memorial Hospital. Pharmaceutical Chemist N. Mankowski's advice to students who think old age is creeping up on them: It may be just your long underwear, or just your long overworn -See Bathhouse Belitz or Rain Water Ryan. Maestro Schackmuth's definition of snor- ing: Sheet Music. Buy a copy of Schackmuttfs musical sheet, You blank- et my cares when spring is near. 35c 140 FIREMEN GET BURNED UP Seventy firemen of Local 212, C.U.l. and l.C.U., received serious burns when they were out on their annual safari to the beach celebrat- ing Clancy Day. The captain of the firemen, Charles Byrnes, said that someone must have brought some firewater to the party. This is believed to be the reason that the arson fighters fell asleep under the blazing Sol and sustained thirty- third degree sunburns. Byrnes and burns have been the topic of heated discussions every- where, but the arrival of a cooling- off spell is the latest hot tip from the heateorologist. Every citizen has been in a fever of excitement over this torrid: inci- dent, and an irate Gold Coast spin- ster cynically quipped: Even 'For- ever Amber' should turn scarlet over this malodorous affair, and our fire department should be de- nounced as 'Reds' by the F.B.I. Elditor's note: The woman was see- ing red! Mayor Henry Wozny would adid no fuel to the feud at present but promised that he w-ould fire the crackers and sh-oot the works on July 4. His laconic reply to the afore- mentioned fussy old maid'.s fiery ire was: Leave her to heaven. TESTER WANTED Do you usually get the dirty end of the stick? The Wengelewski Lollipop Co. has started a campaign to find a new tester for their fin- ished products. This joib requires a strong muscular organ sometimes called a tongue. A rigid test is be- ing given to all applicants, the test being, eating a box of Wengelew- ski's Wonder Lollip-ops in one hour. So far the only person to accom- plish this remarkable feat is Mr. Harry Lepinske of Chicago, Illinois. Are you a man who can also qualify for this job? This is one time when your big mouth will get you money rather than trouble. DIAMOND FOUND IN DRAIN Rock Oster No Longer On the Rocks The famous Oster' diamond- was found today by janitor Alfred An- drzejewski and plumber Chester Ludwinsiki. The Oster diamond was reported lost ten years ago by Eugene Podrazik, secretary to John Rock Oster, well-known diamond mine operator. The diamond' was found through the ingenious deduc- tion of the house janitor, Alfred Andrzejewski, who, discovering an overflowing sink, turned off the faucet- and examined the drain. With amazing presence of mind he called in plumber Chester Lud- winski, and their diamond discov- ery is now glittering history. This finding was being checked by the Sauter Life Insurance Co., which had insured the rock for two million dollars. Rock Oster will put away the precious stone for his diamond wedding. Alfred Andrzejewski and Chester Liudwinski are being hailed as diamonds in the rough by their society friends, and as aces of diamonds by their poker friends. The Cubs and the White Sox dia- mond celebrities will fete these heroes on July 1st at the Diamond Horseshoe. At this spot they will receive good luck wishes from a host of admirers. PIN BOYS ROB BOWLING ALLEY The Bortolami Bowling Alley was robbed today by several men who were employed as pin boys. They threatened the manager, Mr. Walter Cross, with bowling pins. Mr. Cross identified the three assailants as Donald Bohac, head of the pin boy union, William Corcoran, expert dice manipulatorg and Jack Hahn, office boy for the Manor Mineral Oil Co. The three are said to have es- caped through a small sewer open- ing in the rcar of the buiilding. Po- lice Chief Dave Hoiss has sent out a 24-hour alarm to round up the desperadoes. TDC Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Adlhoch Ralph E. Anderson Stanley J. Andrews R. Andrzejewski John P. Azukas Mrs. Francis Batko Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Bauer Mr. and Mrs. A. Bednarski Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Benner Robert A. Black Donald Bohac Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bohac Briski George Brogan Chester Brown John Budziak John Budziak Lee J. Gary John J. Grant John W. Halm T. J. Hanlon Frank A. Henry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Hepp Joseph Heretik N. H. Heslep Roger W. Hinz Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hopp Timothy J. Howard Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Huske Edwin R. lreton Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jader J. J. Food Mart Ludwig Janisch Mr. and Mrs. James T. Johnson James Nolan M. J. Nolan Mr. and Mrs. Th Frank O'Donnell omas P. Nolan Mrs. Frank Oster Mr. and Mrs. William Painter Frank Pavell Family Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Petrich Mrs. Helen Plecki Mr. Peter Podrazik Mr. Frank Pruzina Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pusatera Mr. Mr. and Mrs. F. Quick Henry K. Rademacher Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Radloff Mr. and Mrs. M. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. V. Rolewicz Joseph Buyan Edward F. Burke Mr. Joseph R. Caddigan Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. Cahill Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cannon Joseph E. Cassidy Mrs. Frank Cerny, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clarke F. Leo Clifford Mr. and Mrs. Francis Clyne Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Connell Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coppola Stephen Cotta Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cross Frank J. Crowley Mrs. Mary Crvich Monroe Daniel Edmund Davern, Jr. C. R. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Delaney Daniel P. DeLave '46 Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Diehl Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dolehide Mr. and Mrs. E. Dorow Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Drong Joseph Dudas Mrs. Wm. J. Dundon Hugh Dunphy Mrs. Anna Epich Mr. and Mrs. E. Etscheid Andrew T. Evans Fagan Car-Care Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Farley Mrs. Alice Feehery Mr. and Mrs. Leo Feehery Mr. and Mrs, Dominic Ferrini Mr. Chas. W. Flynn Philip J. Fournier Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Martha F. Kabellis Kapella Douglas A. Ruediger John Ryan Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Katzenberger Mr. Ben Kay Mrs. Edmund B. Kinsloe Thomas Korbecki Mr. Stanley Kowal Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kraus Stanley Krushing Mr. and Mrs. George Kucharzak Mr. Andrew Kuebrich Mrs. Andrew Kuebrich Mrs. Marie Kurucar John Larkers Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Ryan Mary Rydwelski Mr. and Mrs. E. Santelli Walter W. Sauter Section 3F Philip Sheehan Therese A. Sinon Paul Skalman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slowey Harold V. Spence Peter W. Spruit Mr. and Mrs. Stanczyk Walter Stanula Mr. and Mrs. George H. Lesko Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lesko Harold A. Levy Jos. Lupa J. D. McNamara George H. McCaffrey Sheridan McMahon Robert E. Madden Mr. Joseph D. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Manley L. A. Manor Joe Mateja George Mayer Clement Mehler Joseph F. Merlak Meyer Mr. and Mrs. F. Stelzer Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Sturmer Mr. and Mrs. John Suchomski Traveler-Kennedy Co. Mr. and Mrs. P. Tremont Mr. and Mrs. P. Vainowski Frank A Venezio Mr. and Mrs. J. Vilimas Mr. and Mrs. Vodak Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Walczak John J. Warapius Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Carl P. Weiss Mrs. John N. Whitehead Mrs. Stanley Wilgus Mrs. James E. Wilson George Witry W. J. Meyers Edward Michalski Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Miller Mr. Miscovic Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Neybert Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Nilles Lorraine and Lucille Nilles Leo and John Nilles Mrs. Wodda Mrs. Anna Wroblewski Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zach Mr. and Mrs. F. Zaczek Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zakes Andrew Zumer Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zupancicl' Page 141 Ponlfian COMPLIMEN TS rl uf JOSEPH VILIMAS Xa C0. GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS REAL ESTATE V ' ff' . if L ,, 'TI nga ,, ., - ' , J X , f. Q Hlnl U LHIIIII I Iv IM SIMM ! 13 I .e?5fi'5755i?1!:f5v1? I - fy, 6753 S. ROCKWELL STREET Phone Hemlock 2323 CHICAGO 9 Q R 0 0 T PHOTOGRAPHER WEDDINGS AT HOME : HOTEL ' : OR STUDIO 228 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE Phone Harrison 5201 CHICAGO Copies and Restoration of New and Old Photographs Done Expertly and Reasonably. Ellnhn FF. ZKPPIPQ my for the past fourteen years has been an assistant Judge of the Probate Court, announces the opening of law office where he will engage in the general practice of law. 155 N. CLARK STREET Randolph 8947 Drexel 8621 CHICAGO Q COMPLIMENTS Of CRAFTCO YEARBOOK COVERS C OM PLZ M EN TS Of SECTION 2L MR, WOODS MR, TATION MR. BURKE FATHER LYNE, O.S.A. FATHER DOYLE, O.S.A. FATHER O'NEILL, O.S.A., HOME ROOM Page 147 COM PLI M EN TS Of BAYERLE'S MARKET ESTABLISHED 1895 PURVEYORS OF CHOICE MEATS 2915 WEST 63rd STREET Prospect 6972-6973 CHICAGO COMPLIMEN TS Of GITS BROS. MFG. C0 Page 150 COM PLIM EN TS Of SECTION 21 FATHER CHAPMAN, O.S.A. FATHER GILMAN, O.S.A MR, MARIANI FATHER DOYLE, O.S.A. FATHER GEANEY, O.S.A., HOME ROOM ., . Sincere congratulations to the St. Rita High School ,graduating class of 1947! Soine of you will seriously consider what steps to take for the future, while others will lay aside the books and consider an end to their education. Those who will analyze their plans with determination will becoine the future leaders of this great nation. The teachers of St. Rita High School have given you the proper enlighteninent, instilled in you the un- wavering courage and created the necessary will power. May each of you becoine an outstanding American leader! Page l52 Whether You Use COAL or FUEL OIL, the Quickest Way to Get Prompt, Clean and Dependable Deliveries is to Call Grovehill 1000 The thousands of satisfied customers we have served for 33 years is our guarantee that you will also be a satisfied customer if you buy from EINER Q4-L OMPANY Drive with Safety and Confidence Use Your Credit! New Low Prices on BATTERIES - TIRES - RADIOS - SEAT COVERS - REBUILT MOTORS GENERATORS - REAR ENDS - TRANSMISSION - STARTERS SMALL DOWN PAYMENT-UP TO I8 MONTHS TO PAY Come in for Free Estimate KRISHACH AUTO SUPPLY CO. 336 west 47th STREET Boui.EvARo oaoo-osoi MORRIS B. SACHS, INC. CHICAGO'S LARGEST STORE OF FINE OUTER APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOMEN 6638 S. HALSTED STREET CHICAGO PHONE PROSPECT 8300 HARRY P. SULLIVAN 8z SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS 2438 WEST 63rd STREET CHICAGO HARRY P. SULLIVAN RAYMOND J. SULLIVAN Page 153 Pg 154 COMPLIMEN TS Of 1M John E. Villari, President Richard E. Soich, Vice-President ' Robert A. Gallagher, Secretary Charles A. Camarata, Treasurer COMPLIM EN TS of the STEVEN 'S WET WASH LAUNDRY RECENTLY REMODELED AND EQUIPPED TO SERVE YOU ADEQUATELY 3001 WEST 5lst STREET HEMLOCK 3723 THOMAS McINERNEY'S SONS John J. Mclnerney, Owner FUNERAL HOME 3-NEWLY ENLARGED AIR CONDITIONED CI-IAPELS-3 Ambulance Service - Since 1897 4635 WALLACE STREET BOULEVARD 0703 COMPLIMENTS Of CAPPAS BRGS. WINES AND LIQUORS Open Until 4 A.M. 3716 S. WESTERN AVENUE VIRGINIA 9513-9632 Page I56 FOR PERSONAL SATISFACTION IN SELECTING YOUR NEW SUMMER CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS SEE VAN ZANT AND WILLMAN GOLDEN CLOTHES SHOP 6222-24 S. HALSTED STREET CHICAGO RATE - FIRE - LIFE - HOSPITALIZATION - COMPENSATION TERREN CE J. 0'REILLY Class of I928 ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE - AUTOMOBILE FINANCING I036 WEST 88th STREET RADCLIFFE 9328 Established 1914 Hilltop oioo Phone Yards V387 ERNEST J. OLSEN GEORGE pOpp President BAKERY RIDGE FUEL 8. SUPPLY CO. I633 West 95th Street Chicago 43 636 West 43rd Street Chicago GOLD COAST INN J. and P. Rachunas IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WINES AND LIQUORS 2656 WEST 69th STREET CHICAGO S. J. DEVRIES Sz CO. LUMBER AND MILLWORK 840 WEST 47th PLACE TELEPHONE YARDS I600 Phone Republic 8900 DORIGAN BROS. FLORISTS I64I WEST 63rd STREET CHICAGO 36 CHICAGO MOTOR SERVICE, INC. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 24 Hour Towing Service 4200 INDIANA AVENUE KENWOOD 8200 Pg I57 NEMECEK BROS. Arthur A. Calek MEN'S SUITS MADE T0 MEASURE 2700 5. DRAKE AVENUE ROCKWELL 1801 KENNY BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 5438 5. HALSTED STREET BOULEVARD 0662 I Phone Hemlock 3500 DR. JAMES J. GARDNER, A0.D. Class 0fI929 PRACTICE LIMITED TO THE EYE 6317 S. WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO OOVOIHO HHNHAV NHELZSEAA 'S 9909 SHSIHHTIHIAIVH SIAHVWIHIAI WHEN You NEED TIRES, PASSENGER OR TRUCK C CLARKE '16 FIRST 3459 S. WESTERN BOULEVARD VIRGINIA 9774 COMPLIMENTS Of N IELSEN'S RESTAURANT 7840 S. WESTERN AVENUE PHONE PROSPECT 6388 MORIARTY'S SHAMROCK BRAND HAMS - CORNED BEEF - BACON 6l3 WEST 47th STREET 7l56 RACINE AVENUE Atlantic 8746 Stewart 6334 Dealer'S Headquarters Tlae Smartest Used Cars Getting a New Car? Sell Us the Old One-Make a Better Deal GROVEHILL MOTORS Wholesale - AUTOMOBILES - Retail 6150 S. WESTERN AVENUE GROVEHILL 0033 9 Q BETTER USED SALES L 8z R MOTOR SALES 5235 S. HALSTED STREET CHICAGO 9, ILLINOIS J. V. RYAN OAKLAND 4341-42 6856 COM PLIM EN TS DAVE McCARTHY STEEL CO. SHEETS - STRIPS - BARS - BANDS AND ANGLES S. ASHLAND AVENUE REPUBLIC 9233-34 Phone Boulevard 9308 F.H.A. F G Buildin M. J. NOLAN ENERAL coNTRAcToR Metal Window Stripping Office: 4601 Wallace St t R dence: 629 West 46th PI g - Remodeling and Manntenance PA TRONIZE' OUR ADVERTISERS Phone Hemlock 0500 THE X L , REFRIGERATING CO. REFRIGERATING 8- AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT I834 West 59th Street Chicago Phone Prospect 0099 EVANS FUNERAL HOME 6845 S. WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO Phone Kenwood 5300 KENNY DRUG CO. R. L. Ironside, R.Ph. RELIABLE DRUGGISTS Phone Boulevard 4242 JOSEPH A. BUCKLEY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE - LOANS 701 West 47th Street Chicago 724 West 47th Street Chicago COMPLIMENTS CONIPLIMENTS of Of HEALY MOTOR SALES THE NATIONAL 7727 S. ASHLAND AVENUE Phone Vincennes 777I CHICAGO 8634 S. RACINE AVENUE Phone. Hudson 3236 CHICAGO Phone Atlantic 9859 WALLACE SERVICE STATION 556 WEST 47th STREET CHICAGO Phone Boulevard 9832 'FRASE'S BAKERY ORDERS TAKEN FOR BIRTHDAYS PARTIES - WEDDINGS, ETC. 654 West 47th Street Chicago COMPLIMENTS of A FRIEND Phone Pullman 5070 RAYMOND BORST GENERAL CONTRACTOR ll7l2 Parnell Avenue Chicago 28 Phone Wentworth 4747 DR. A. A. SCHONFELD 716 WEST 63rd STREET Phone Boulevard l0'l O DROVER ELECTRIC and HARDWARE CO. John J. Keane HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, GLA'SS CHICAGO 2l Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 713 West 47th Street Chicago VEE'S SODAS - SUNDAES - MALTEDS of 2519 WEST 69th STREET A CHICAGO FRANICS VARIETY STORE F. Keslik, Prop. COMPLIMENTS NEEDLE CRAFT Of Candy - lce Cream - Sodas - Cigars Toys - Fishing Tackle 2552 West 5lst Street Chicago CITY FURNITURE CO. I COMPLIMENTS of BOWL - MORE BOWLING ALLEYS Phone Boulevard 0125 5112 S. Halsted Street Chicago Save Cash With Kass Phone Englewood 7675 KASS CLOTHIERS Men's, Women's and Children's Clothing Famous for Fine Furs 6500 S. Halsted Street Chicago Phone Boulevard 6110 KENWOOD CLEANERS a. DYERS Canal 5190 Crawford 4037 FIDELITY ELECTRIC CO. Frank Schonta Fine Dry Cleaning and Dependable Service CON-I-RAC-I-ING Q ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS 740 West 47th Street Chicago 9 2049 West Cermak Road Chicago 9 CQMPLIMENTS Phone Prospect 4936 of MIKE'S CORNER GROCERLAND NOTIONS - CONFIECTIONS FOOD STORE scHooi. suppues - GRIEETING CARDS 9103 5- Ashland Avenue Chicago 19011 west 59th sfreef chicago - For CHIMNEY CLEANING - call Phone Stewart 1018 JOHN LYNCH DAY OR NIGHT CALL BOUDEVARD 3215 Boilers and Furnaces Cleaned By Vacuum Chimneys Built and Repaired Concrete Blocks or Brick 528 WEST 47th STREET 2052 West Madison Street Seeley 6849 CHLADEK PHARMACY E. J. Chladek, R.Ph. 8058 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE N.W. Corner 81st Street CHICAGO ST. RITA HIGH SCHOOL SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS WEST 63rd STREET AND SOUTH OAKLEY AVENUE CHICAGO Enrollment in I946-I947: l5l5 Students FOUR COMPLETE COURSES Academic Technical and Pre-Engineering Business Administration Scientific Only Catholic High School in Chicago offering complete up-to-date Technical Courses: Aeronautics, Electricity, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Air Conditioning, Automotives, Wood and Metal Shops, Aircraft Welding, Mechanical Servicing of Aircraft. September September September September September Technical Education with a Cultural Background -------- -- ---Formal Freshman Sophomore - - - -J un ior ---- -----------------Senior ---- - Opening Solemn High Ma Registration Registration Registration Registration ss at 9 A.M. N L X r E S ! n S E E ,J S sf! 1 v 21,-,-. 4f 7 ' ' 4' v XV .. .g -vt , ,N A-5? . 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