Venango Christian High School - Saga Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

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A MOD-MADNESS SPREADS AROUND THE COUNTRY Illustrated by Rosie Coyne By Barb Slonski Socializing — A Spectator Sport by Mary Megnin To me, the game of footba 11 is both amusing and confusing. It is amusing to see all those big guys scrambling after a little, old ball and, when there is a flag on the play or a first down, it only adds to the confusion. At our last game I tried very hard to pay attention and learn the plays of the game. Before long, though, I found myself absorbed in a converstion a- bout the new fall materials. Afterthis slip I was more determined than ever to pay attention. But again I was dis- tracted with the latest news about Marty. Why,he did something just. yeah, its a touchdown! At this point I knew what was going on— we had scored a touchdown and lead the game 6-0. At half time we were ahead. The only thing that I know about halftime is that little kids flood the field and the players leave. People push and shove to get coffee,candy and pop. After the second half started, I asked a friend to explain the game. This worked out fine for awhile ’till I had to negotiate apeace treaty be- tween my younger sisters. Once again, I tried to concentrate on the figures scurrying around on the field below. Casually I asked the score, thinking we were ahead, but to my disappoint- ment we were trailing behind 13-6. Then I sat up and took notice. We scor- ed again for a 13-12 score, but our team wasn’t strong enough to ward off the opposition. To dampen already damp ened spirits it began to rain. Fans flooded out of the stands, but not my crazy friends and me—we stayed. We lost a hard-fought battle 26-12. Dis- appointed but still proud of our team we left the field. Sports stories are not my special- ty. perhaps gossip and negotiations are.’ o Sometimes I get my dander up when I look at the current crop of fashions. It isn’t that I don’t have an open mind. Short skirts don’t really annoy me nor argyle-pattemed stockings. If young people want to wear heavy bangs that cover their eyebrows that’s all right with me. Self-expres- sion is fine and dandy. The danger in fashion, however, is taking it too seriously. There was nothing worse than the overteased beehive hair styles. It, too, wore out its welcome. Young girls who iron their hair today will laugh at the idea a few years from now. The Mod trend started in England during the late 1950’s and Mary Quant was the den-mother; Rudi Gemreich, the father of the movement. Mod clothes claim no pretense at “phony elegance ’ and they are re- lated to today’s life. They are cut to prevent restriction of body motion and activity. Skirts may be anywhere from one to seven inches above the knee. The only thing that makes real sense to me is the more comfortable walking shoe which balances these designs. Chances are that our eyes will begin to adjust to these clothes de- signed for today’s active young wo- man, also today’s individualist. But right now much of it is ugly and exaggerated. So are the dances for which many of the Mod designs are functional. Pretty they are not. But our scien- tists are reaching for the moon. I suppose fashion designers should be allowed the same courtesy.

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Co-Captain Tony Horos Sparks Team Spirit By Chuck Jetter and wide to the right, but an offsides penalty enabled him to kick over. The second kick was perfect and the Vikings led, 7-0. Late in the first half, the Big Reds narrowed the gap on a 40 yard gallop around the end to score. The kick was blocked and the score was 7-6, which it was destined to remain for the duration of the game. Bradford Central Christian rolled past the Vikings at Bradford in Ven- ango’s fifth game. The score was 15-7. The Bradford team carried on a jinx of five years by beating the Vikings again. Venango threatened in the early first half when Jim Bruce intercepted a pass and returned it five yards to the 43 yard line. But the drive was stalled and the Ramblers took over on their own 24. From that point, Bradford worked their way in toward the goal line and then a pass made th.’ score 6-0. But the Vikings sprang back early. Bill Eckert threw a long 69 yard bomb to Pat Fletcher to score the Vikes’ first touchdow'n. The extra point was good and V.C. led, 7-6. The Vikings drove again but couldn’t score and the possession switched to the opposition. But this time, Bradford scored on a 25 yard run through the line for their second TO. The point after touchdown was good and it was 13-7. With five minutes left, the Vikes began a long drive to the Bradford 24. Passes to Fonzo and Horos gained 21 yards. Fonzo took another pass and brought the ball to the 24. But the drive stalled. Bradford brought the ball to the Viking 4 yard line but lost it. V.C. took over on their own 4, but Bill Eckert was tackled in the end zone for a safety. This put the game out of reach of the Vikings, 15-7. The Vikings made it four wins for the season on Homecoming night by edging Elk County Christian, 7-0. The Vikings received the kickoff but, after a sustained drive, could not What well known Venango Chris- tian football player has vowed to “make those freshman cheer” at pep rallies? What well known VC football player has done more for the team the last four years than anyone else? Whose voice can be heard above all others at football practice?I’m sure everyone realizes this is Tony Horos. get in scoring position. The posses- sion of the ball changed many times during the first quarter, but neither of the teams could score. Then, late in the quarter, Venango began a long drive deep into Crusader territory. At the time, the rain was falling in sheets but the Venango pass receivers, particularly Jim Bruce, picked off Bill Eckert’s passes eas- ily, despite the fact that the ball was wet and slippery. The Vikings drove to the Elk’s five yard-line where Bruce w’ent around the left end to score. Eckert kicked the extra point, and V.C. led, 7-0. The game had many tense mo- ments, but it finally ended in a 7-0 Viking victory. Tony is now recognized as the “leader” of the Vikings and well deserves this honor. His long hours spent practicing are evident in his smooth performance in every game. Tony Horos might be the “sin- gle” star in a team of “stars” that stands out most. He is almost always in the game, injured or not, fighting for the team ty minutes of every game. Tony was in there fighting against George Junior, even with a wet ball and slippery field hampering his performance. His defensive play helped hold a strong Bradford team to a pair of touchdowns and helped keep the Vikings in the game. The one outstanding quality that Tony possesses is his great enthu- siasm and team spirit. Tony has a special way of letting some of his spirit rub off on the entire student body, especially underclassmen. Anyone who is with Tony very long will be caught up in his exuberence for the game of football. Tony Horos is a real Viking!

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This Is the Way We Go to School Supervisors Visit V.C.H.S. On Wednesday, October 12th, many classes here at Venango Chris- tian had extra members, and the halls were filled with strange faces. It was Supervisor Day, and the strange faces belonged to the seventy dele- gates of the Catholic Education Association who stopped here at VCHS on their way to the Annual C.E.A.P. Convention in Erie. The delegates got a chance to see the non-graded system in action, and were able to attend the classes of their choice during modules five, six, and seven. A question-and-an- swer period was held in the auditor- ium during modules eight and nine, with Father Antoun, Father Luzzi, and Sister Maureen answering the delegates' questions on our non-gra- ded system. The delegates then adjourned to the Holiday Inn for a luncheon and an address by Brother Anthony J. Ipsaro S.M., the Super- intendent of Schools for Baltimore, Maryland. A business meeting was then ‘held, and the delegates contin- ued on to Erie. Judging from the comments received by Father Antoun, the delegates were favorably im- pressed with what they saw here at Venango. One delegate, Sister Gertrude Marie, R.S.M., announced that her school, Mater Misericordiae Academy in Merion Station, Pennsyl- vania, will follow in our footsteps, adopting the non-graded program next fall. Mission Rally Is Success The Sixth Annual Mission Rally was held Sunday, October 9, 1966, at Venango Christian High School Aud- itorium. The Very Reverend Msgr. Henry J.Klocker, National Secretary of the Catholic Mission Student Crusade, was chairman of the event. The guest speaker for the rally was Mary Reed Newland, well-known author . md lecturer, housewife, mother andi I-’’ apostle. A Byzantine Rite Mass was cele- brated by the Reverend George Petro of Struthers, Ohio. The homily was given by the Reverend Thomas Vinca of St. Joseph’s Parish, Oil City, Pa. Panelists included Mr. Richard Loring, Dr. Frank Varva, Rev. Leo Hotze, S.V.D., Rev. Joseph Jerge, Sister Mary Peter, O.S.B., Jack Straub, Pat Cihon, Mareeta Klescz, Dennis McGinty, Thomas Szafran, Thomas Driscoll, Coletta Neidich, and Lenora Schwabenbauer. Students attended discussion groups on such topics as Youth, Mar- riage, Civil Rights and Civil Obedi- ence, Modern Missions, Place of Rock and Roll, Dare To Be Different, War and Peace, Entertainment, and Is God Dead? Musical Selections were presented by a Quartet of seminarians from Divine Word Seminary, Girard, Pa. The program concluded with a hootenany for students from Pitts- burgh, Erie, and Greenville. Refresh- ments were served under the direction of Alice F. Loebelenz, and committee members. The rally was originated and is sponsored by the White Sisters with a big helping hand from the Venango faculty and students.. The Sisters of Mercy, and the Lavigerie Guild. Seniors Overjoyed Members of the senior class received their rings on Thursday, September 15. The rings are the traditional gold with a black onyx stone. Library Improved New shelves have been added to the library for easier access to research materials. During the summer the librarians were hard at work organizing the library for use during this term. Class Officers Announced Once again it was election time at VCHS. Members of the sophomore, junior and senior classes elected their president and secretary for the 1966-67 school term. As president, the senior class chose Patrick Fletcher, who will be aided by Karyn Guyton as secretary. Pat's fine record as last year's junior class president proved him a strong leader. Ed Henderson heads the roster of the junior class, assisted by Mary Lou Lenovich. The sophomore class is under the leadership of Daniel O'Connor and Mary Alice McMahon, who will serve as secretary. Joe Caccavo and Valerie Swatzler were elected freshman officers. Class officers for the new 1966-67 school year are: Pat Fletcher, Karyn Guyton, Ed Henderson, Mary Lou Lenovich, Dan O’Connor and Mary Alice McMahon. 13