PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF ST. PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL

Vol. Ill, No. 1 NEWBURGH, NEW YORK Autumn Edition, 1965 LIVINGSTON MANOR HOSTS BLARNEY STONE RECEIVES FIRST Y. C S. CONVENTION FIRST HONORS FROM CS.P.A. On August 25th, six boys accompanied by Brother Xavier journeyed to Living­ Bruce Van Dyke ston Manor, N.Y. to participate in the “First Annual Y.C.S. Regional Conven­ At Boys'9 State tion.” The seven representatives from St. Patrick’s were Carl Schieble, Jim Last June twenty-seventh was the Taravella, Bob McCarthy, Dennis Wiehl, beginning of a week-long program of Chris Wolfe, Jim Coyne, and of course political activism at Colgate University Brother Xavier. The study week lasted sponsored by the New York State Amer­ until August 29th with 300 representa­ ican Legion. There about thirteen hun­ tives from six different dioceses, in­ dred young men from New York State cluding Brooklyn, Providence, New convened to learn about and participate York, Bridgeport, Buffalo and Rockville in the democratic process. In order Center. The convention was under the to do this, three mayors of the judiciary, auspices of George Elkins and Marie two assemblymen and two state senators Falconetti both Y.C.S.er’s, and Regional in addition to some members of the Chairman Father Edw. Netter. United States Marine Corps were em­ Outdoor life was enjoyed by all 300 ployed. We learned elements of nomi­ Y.C.S.er’s (200 girls and 100 boys) nating conventions, how to organize a in which we lived at an elevation of campaign and elections, and fill a term 2100 feet in tents just as the Israelites of office. Above all, the program pro­ did, or so we were told. The recreation vided an opportunity for the exchange facilities were fantastic, as boating, of ideas and attitudes on current issues, swimming, basketball, volleyball, soft- so necessary to a sound democracy. ball and numerous other activities were Bruce Van Dyke provided for all. Although that sounds like a vacation, it was quite to the Dates to Remember contrary. Much seriousness was given to the talks and discussions that we par­ Nov. 17-19 ...... First Quarterly Exams ticipated in. Talks by two drug addicts Nov. 22-24 ...... School Retreat and a person from the Alcoholic Anon­ Nov. 25 ...... Thanksgiving Recess ymous were high in popularity. After Nov. 27 ...... Parent’s Club Dinner each talk, we were divided into work­ Dec. 3-7 ...... Vocation Triduum shops in which we discussed the pre­ Dec 8 ...... Feast of Immaculate BLARNEY STONE staff members (1 to r.) James Coyne, Editor; James Tara­ vious speech. These workshops were of Conception Holiday vella, Sports Editor; Dennis Wiehl, Assistant Editor; and Paul Gould, Artist mani­ tremendous help to us because we re­ Dec. 20 ...... Third Report Card ceived many people’s different views on Dec. 22-Jan. 3 ...... Christmas Recess fest joy at the reception of the news about their First Place Honors from the C.S.P.A. the subjects discussed. During the con­ In one of our editions last year, we vention we had a talent show, a movie, hootenanies and a dance on the last Student Council Attends Workshop mentioned that The Blarney Stone had night which was thoroughly enjoyed by On Saturday October 9, four members of the student council accompanied by joined The Catholic School Press Asso­ all. Brother Leonard, journeyed to John Burke High School in the Goshen area to ciation (C.S.P.A.). This is an organiza­ This convention, (it was agreed by tion that surveys and rates school pub­ attend the first student council workshop in the OURS (Orange, Ulster, Rockland, everyone) was infinitely beneficial to all lications, both newspapers and maga­ and we all admit we never spent four Sullivan) Catholic High School area. Those making the trip were Bruce VanDyke, better days in our entire lives. zines, for the purpose of helping the James Coyne. John Augustine, Paul McTamaney, and Andre Greedan. staff members turn out better publica­ Many ideas were presented at the tions. various panels which concerned such With our first year as members of the FRED HOUSE TAKES things as the responsibilities of the stu­ dent council, limitations of the student C.S.P.A. having been completed, we THREE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZES council, and how it should help to pro­ received a critical analysis of our news­ Announcement has duce a better understanding and co­ paper. In my opinion and that of the been received from Mid- operation between the student body and staff members, we made an excellent Hudson Association of faculty. showing. We received 785 points out Independent Schools as From our student council Bruce Van- of a possible 1000 and an award for Dyke served as chairman for the panel to winners of the photo­ first honors. We needed only another graphy contest sponsor­ discussing the restrictions and limitation ed by the association in of the student council. Paul McTameny 15 points in order to receive the award May and June 1965. served as recorder for this panel, and of an ‘All-Catholic” newspaper. We Ninety - three photo­ Brother Leonard as the resource. hope to reach that goal this year. graphs were submitted Probably the most important idea dis­ in this contest by the cussed at the workshop was the idea of Although the C.S.P.A. is criticizing students of the member setting up an Arch-Diocesan Student the Blarney Stone, we the staff mem­ schools. Council Federation, open to all 99 Cath­ bers are always appreciative of, and The prize winning olic High Schools in the Arch-Diocese. looking forward to the comments of our photographs were judged This idea is still in the planning stage, readers also. and selected by Peter but basic plans call for it to be an Naylor, representative of organization with school districts in the James Coyne. the E. Leitz, Inc. diocese, such as the OURS area, having Fred was graduated quarterly meetings and two yearly meet­ from our school last ings for the entire federation. year. He was awarded The day was an entirely productive three trophies for obtain­ and enjoyable day and all the partici­ The Latin Classics ing first and second pants are looking forward to the next Brother Adrian, our St. Patrick’s Latin places for County Scenes meeting at which inter-school problems and Landscapes and first will be discussed and ideas presented teacher, is offering quite an extensive place for the Sports di­ showing how these problems are han­ and rich course for the coming year. vision. dled at other schools. In the Latin III course, we are pres­ While at St. Pat’s, Andre Greedan ently reading Vergil’s Aeneid and later Fred was known by his in the year will be translating selec­ classmates to be an ex­ tions from Ovid. cellent photographer. He was staff photographer In addition to Latin III, students are for The Shamrock for being offered an optional Latin IV class Fred House, graduate of class of '65, proudly displays three years and The Go Irish before school hours. In this course, we the trophies he won in a photography contest sponsored Blarney Stone photo­ are translating the works of Cicero and by the Mid-Hudson Association of Independent Schools. grapher during his Jun­ selections of various Latirt prose wri­ ior and Senior years. He ters. Our Latin IV class has already is currently attending Beat Wallkill! finished Cicero’s “In Defense of Ar- Marist College in Pough­ chias” and has just begun his ‘Ora­ keepsie. tions Against Cataline”. Page 2 THE BLARNEY STONE Autumn Edition, 1965 THE APATHETIC SOCIETY CRITIC'S CORNER Down through history noteworthy achievements and events may all be traced to positive action by a particular person or group. Especially in modern Ameri­ Mourning Becomes Electra can history, from the Revolution to the Second World War, we find Americans by Eugene O’Neill dedicating themselves to a particular ideal or principal, that eventually contributed Mourning Becomes Electra, Eugene O’Neill’s most ambitious work, is a ver­ to our current affluence and prosperity. The legacy our forefathers have left us sion of Aeschylus’ famous trilogy, the Oresteia, set in New England after the Civil is inspiring. They took a wilderness and transformed it into an economic empire, War. molded anarchy inro representative democracy, and transposed a kaleidoscope of In Aeschylus’ play, Agamemnon, a Greek hero, returns from the Trojan nationalities, customs, and languages into the unified America we know today. War, only to be murdered by his hate filled wife Clytemnestra and her lover. Somehow, almost imperceptably, of late we as a nation seem to be slipping Orestes and Electra, her children, plot and execute her murder for this, and because from this pinacle of achievement built for us. Apathy, like a mental leprosy seems of this crime Orestes is driven mad by the Furies. Finally the house is saved by the to be encroaching upon our civilization, sucking from its strength and vitality. The intercession of Athens. pioneer spirit and rugged individualism of old is being replaced by lethargy and a The plot of O’Neill’s play is similar: Ezra Mannon, a prominent citizen, loss of direction by the general public. Indifference, intentionally or not, has be­ returns from the Civil War, and is murdered by his wife Christine and her lover. come a byword, a synonym, for a great portion of our culture. Somehow we have For this Orin and Lavinia, her children, kill them both, and in turn Orin is driven degenerated to such a point that our sophistication is marked by our indifference to mad with grief and commits suicide. Lavinia lives on hopelessly, separated from God, to our country, and to our fellow man. the world and its love. How many of us can truthfully say we are deeply involved with the Church There are several similarities between these plays; one is the plot, which pre­ and God? How many of us simply endure the fourty-five minutes a week we sents in each case a family deprived of its relationship to the gods, or pietas, and spend at Mass as a necessary evil? How many of us consider God as some intangi­ with its members set against one another. The characterization of the strong will­ ble, abstract being, the less thought about the better. ed wives, Clytemnestra and Christine, is also somewhat alike. Each playwright Every day we read about people being attacked in the streets and bypassers uses an indirect, but at the same time, powerful portrayal of the husbands, Agamem­ ignoring their cries for help, continuing on, too involved in themselves to worry non and Ezra. or care about anyone else. Has not the materialistic psychology of the Ian Flem­ The basic difference in plot is the conclusion reached by each dramatist. mings and the Hugh Heffners caught the imagination of the average citizen? Who Aeschylus finds hope for men beset by evils, in the intervention of the supernatural. among us has had the moral fiber to stand up for what is right in the face of O'Neill however sees only a choice of suicide or a life of despair. In characteriza­ opposition, to question the dictates of the crow'd? tion O’Neill somewhat strengthens the role of Electra, i.e. Lavinia, and adds to the People today constantly complain of corrupt politics and mismanagement of realism of each character by plainly showing the good and bad in each. local affairs. But how many of them w'ould take the time to voice their opinion The main overall weakness of Mourning Becomes Electra consists of a despair or join in to correct the inherent faults of our government? for human nature and its inherent goodness, which is due to O’Neill’s denial of the The challenge of tomorrow will be our ability to cone with this condition supernatural and its interest in humanity. and to ensure for the next generation a free and thriving America, envied by all One of the strong points of this play is the method in which he uses Aeschylus and rivaled by none. to his own advantage. It is interesting to note, also, the changes necessitated by Below are listed some quotations from our Founding Fathers. This is prob­ two thousand years, which results in a shift from the Greek pagan era to the ably what they would have said if they too belonged to today’s apathetic society. Western Christian period. Phil Kukielski While it is possible to disagree with some of O’Neill’s ideas, his masterful Tlathcoi. dialsL ficdJikL diwhif presentation of them in this play can not be doubted, and it is this which makes Mourning Becomes Electra a classic. Chris Wolfe M* spy on the British? Sure I'm for liberty. Are you trying to be But we got to be o funny? Do you know little realistic. We're what they do with a pretty small outfit. THE INQUIRING REPORTER the spies they catch? If we start pushing Since Pope Paul’s visit to the United States, our BLARNEY STONE reporter i'll give you c news the British around, asked several students this question: “What did Pope Paul accomplish by his flath, chum. They someone is going to visit to the United States?” These are some of the replies made by our students: HANG them. get hurt. T. Sprague (Freshman) — His visit was a great show of Catholic ecumenism. His plea for peace at the United Nations shows Catholic concern for world prob­ lems. Although the U. N. speech was very inspiring the U. N. members will probably pay little heed to it. fiauL fausASL ChahkiL, CahholL V. Romanelli (Freshman) — His visit although inspiring to many Americans, Catholics and Non-Catholics had little effect as a whole on me. His talk in the U. N. also had only an instantaneous effect on members, with no permanent What — me ride Think a minute before persuasion, in my regard, to peace. through every Middle­ signing this Declara­ M. Smith (Sophomore) — His visit was very impressive to all present at the sex village and town? tion. it might be the U. N. and it greatly encouraged the nations of the world to strive for peace. The And in the middle of better course to re­ visit on the whole was very successful. the night yet. Why main anonymous. We J. Catania (Sophomore) — The Pope by his visit accomplished his aim by me? Am I the only don't HAVE to stick bringing all the nations closer in their views on a united world peace. I think man in Boston with a our necks out. with this essential outlook that we will have a definite progression towards this goal. A. Pacione (Junior) — Our recent supplication from Pope Paul VI on the occasion of his sojourn to our fair metropolis has been definitely been what I term as “a publication of the papacy.” Now as a result of his visit, the previously S&tfiqsL {jJaAhwcftDfL JhomaA, somewhat stunned papacy is opened to everyone. § R. Mahoney (Junior) — The Pope’s address at the United Nations was not radically different from any other plea for peace. The importance of the speech Gentlemen, I am hon­ The wisest course is to was that by it, the Pope showed his own support and that of the Church for this organization. ored. But I do wish refer the dispute to a R. McCarthy (Junior) — I think the visit was far overdue. People, Catholics you'd try someone neutral power. No especially, in the U. S. have the right to see the Pope more often, and seeing that else. I'm just getting one gets hurt that there are about 55 million Catholics in the United States, frequent visits should organized at Mount way. Then, world have been made in the past. Vernon. Also I served opinion may force our P. Gould (Senior) — Pope Paul’s visit was extremely significant in a time my time. Against the adversaries into a when there are so many conflicts over the world, in Viet-Nam, India, and Paki­ French, you know. detente. stan. His visit drew much attention on the importance of obtaining world peace, as no other world figure could, I hope to see more visits to other nations. J. O’Dea (Senior) — I think it was very good. His visit was very important, especially at the time of international problems. His visit gave a new insight to the U. N. although it doesn’t mean he backs the United Nations programs. Who Said Latin's Dead? A great many people today have the this, all three of us headed for St. Pat­ opinion that the Latin language is rick’s Cathedral. While we were in the “dead”, and has been so since the time cathedral, the priest said to me, “Sem­ of the Romans. The following lines per cupivi videre locum ilium.” — “I will prove that this language is quite have always desired to see this place.” Editor ...... James Coyne “alive”. As we were leaving the cathedral, Assistant Editor ...... Dennis Wiehl My father and I had just arrived in th priest asked in Latin, “Ubi pos- Editorialist ...... Philip Kukielski New York City to see the Pope and sumne videre Papa?” — “Where am I were waiting to board a subway train able to see the Pope?” To this I re­ Photographer ...... Benedict Gilberti which was to take us downtown. As plied, “I trans viam in multitudinem. Artist...... Paul Gould we stood on the platform, a middle- Expectant adventum Patris.Veniet de- aged priest approached us and said, una hora.” — “Go across the street Sports Editor ...... James Taravella “Parle-vous Francais?” Being unable into the crowd. They are waiting for Typists ...... Steve Kovarovic, Gregg Shaw, Ed Schorno to speak French, I decided to see if the Pope. He will come in about one REPORTERS we could communicate in Latin and hour.” replied, “Ubi isne?” which means Thus our conversation was concluded Bruce Van Dyk, Bob Mahoney, Chris Wolfe, Bill Wright, Paul Balmert, “Where are you going?” He said, with a handshake and two other words Terry MacAvery, James Ambury, James Llye, Vince Romanelli, Tom “Eo ad St. Patrick ecclesiam.” — “I — “Thank you” in English. Our means am going to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.” of communication was Latin — a “dead” Halley, Anthony Sculley, Dom Pacione, Leni Muscarelli, Mike Lukacs. Then I told him, “Capiemus te eo” — language? Moderator ...... Brother Adrian, F. S. C. “We will take you to that place.” After Bill Wright Autumn Edition, 1965 THE BLARNEY STONE Page 3 SENIOR PROFILES Parents' Club FORENSICS Paul Gould Speaking... Paul comes to us from St. Thomas Begin Activities Grammar School in Cornwall and is On October 23rd, St. Patrick’s speak­ keeping himself busy with some of St. On Sunday, October 10, the Parents ers opened the new season by captur­ Patrick’s journalistic enterprises. He Club of our school held its first meet­ ing third place in the Upstate Cathode works on the staff of the “Blarney ing of the year. At that meeting the Forensic League meet which was held Stone” and this year has taken up a new officers were introduced to the challenging job as editor of our year­ at John S. Burke High School. Al­ book, the “Shamrock”, both of which members. They are: though St. Patrick’s had three finalists, can already feel the results of his Fathers’ Club - Bro. Leonard, Moderator Joe Catania, Bob Mahoney and Fred efforts. In addition to these he is President - Mr. Louis Fratto McCoy, no one from our school was also something of a daredevil, for he is Vice President - - Mr. Henry McArdle one of the workers in the “cage”. Paul able to win a trophy in the final round. has membership in the “Mu Alpha (Newbg.) The next interschoiastic tournament is Theta” and the National Honor So­ Mr. Robert O’Keeffe (Beacon) at Our Lady of Lourdes High School on ciety, and plans to continue his studies Treasurer - Mr. A1 Taravella November 13th. This year our school at Holy Cross next year. Incidentally Secretary - Mr. Gerard Impellittiere will send a very experienced team to just last week Paul won first prize for Mothers’ Club - Bro. Henry, Moderator a painting entered in the Optimist Hob­ the tournament. Benedict Gilberti, Fred by Show. President - Mrs. Daniel Jackson McCoy and Dennis Young were trophy Vice President - Mrs. Louis Fratto winners in last year’s contest. Joe Treasurer - Mrs. James Coyne Catania, Billy Fenton, Chris Wolfe and Secretary - Mrs. William Wright Bob Mahoney are all trophy winners Sunshine - Mrs. Blanche McKnight from other contests. The only novice Ihe Mothers’ Club has already held speaker in this contest from our school a “Silver Tea” for the Freshman Mo­ is Darrin Siegfried. Dennis Young thers and is planning to hold the annual St. Patrick’s will also take part in f Rummage Sale on November 18, 19 and the various activities which the Opti­ Dennis is a product of St. Mary’s 20. It will be held at the American mist Club will offer during Youth Appre­ Elementary School in Newburgh and is Legion Hall. Also on the agenda are ciation Week. On November 8th, three a familiar figure in both sports and the sale of dish towels and a reprinting of our speakers, Chris Wolfe, Tim speaking. He has been a member of of the very successful cookbook. Wolfe and Bob Mahoney entered the the golf team for several years and The Fathers’ Club is busily preparing preliminaries of the speaking contest also belonged to the new cross-country for the annual “Dinner Dance” to be and spoke on the topic “Respect for squad. This is also his first year on held at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Sat­ Law and Authority.” Bob Mahoney the varsity basketball team. In speaking urday November 27. On this committee and Chris Wolfe were two of the fi- he has participated often as either a are: nalisist at the Optimist Award Night debater or a public speaker. His term Gerry Quirk - chairman on November 10th. Bob Mahoney won as a Student Counsellor will not soon be Albert Pacione - Juniors first place in this contest. forgotten by many present sophomores Fred Fischer - Sophomores Dennis Young and Bruce Van Dyk James Lyle - Sophomores will represent our school in the Opti­ and freshmen. He is a member of Daniel O’Leary - Freshmen mist Forum which will be held Novem­ “Mu Alpha Theta” and the National Emory DeRose - Beacon ber 13th at Newburgh Free Academy. Honor Society and views Colgate as his Jim Coyne most likely choice for college. Debate... The following freshmen have been FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK selected for the debate team this year Gim'me That Old During the past few weeks the students were busy taking special tests. The Raolul Bonvouloir, fidward Drennen, Seniors took the Regent Scholarship test; the Juniors the P. S. A. T. and the Raymond Ebert, Thomas Halley, An­ Freshmen and Sophomores the NEDT exams. The purpose of these was for drew McKay, Charls Marks, Robert comparison with national norms and state achievements. The test results us­ Mazzeo and Timothy Sprague. At pres­ Time Cooking ually are given to the students in December except for the State Scholarship ent they are preparing to speak on the awards which are announced in February. resolution that the Federal Government It was with mixed emotions and var­ Five Seniors received letters of commendation for their high performance should adopt a program of compulsory ious degrees of surprise, regret, wari­ on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test given last spring. They are arbitration in labor management dis­ ness, and nostalgia that the initiation of among 38,000 students across the nation recognized for scoring in the top two putes in basic industries. One team a new system was greeted on that day per cent of students who will complete high school in ^966. They are Andrew will debate November 20th at Liberty in September. Throughout the course Cacossa, William Fenton, Philip Kukielski, Frank Pozo ahd Dennis Young. and the other team will begin Decem­ Our quarterly exams will be held on November 17, 18, 19 and the second ber 4th at Monticello. The novice de­ of the year, thus far, we have en­ report card will be given out on November 6. Following the exams our annual baters have won first or second place deavored to gauge the reactions to the school retreat will be given by the Oblate Fathers on November 22, 23, 24. for the past three years in this tourna­ unfortunate absence of the popular Mrs. We take this occasion to welcome back Father Robert Bowen, S. S. J., our ment and the debaters this year want Kenney and to the installment of the school chaplain, who was ill for several weeks. Father is a tremendous aid to to keep up this winning tradition. new system. This has been done by the students since he helps them to receive the sacraments frequently. Our Annual dinner-dance will be held at Meadow Brook Lodge on Novem­ Debate Coach. personal queries with certain selected ber 27 — since it is the one and only big social activity of the year, we hope that individuals. you will cooperate with your Class Chairman and buy tickets for this worthwhile Ranging from the conservative atti­ activity. tudes of the Seniors who mostly sup­ Students Hold ported the change to the Frosh who were in common bewilderment, we have Clothing Drive obtained a fine crossection of opinion Hey, Let's Do The Twist in the school. A number of students expressed considerable satisfaction with School Dances Resume... the system while others showed both distrust and outright disapproval. The latter group was in the minority, Now wait a minute, however, and after an examination of this doesn’t look like a school dance to me. the common sentiments we may truth­ Which one of the page- fully state that we still miss Mrs. Ken­ editors is mixed up? ney. In general the majority is willing This may look like a real to give the new system a fair try. swinging twist but it’s only the JayVee basket­ Terry MacAvery. ball team getting in IDgvs shape for the season. But the school dances? ,/ / Well, they’re going at a ______quick rate also. So far Glee Club Resumes this year we’ve had two of them and hope to con­ Last week, Bruce Van Dyk, with The St. Patrick’s High School Glee tinue in last year’s fine several other members of the Student Club has again begun practice for the spirit. By January we Council embarked upon a clothing drive. new year. Under the direction of Mr. should have our gym Why? For needy children. The drive Stephen Selvaggio and our Moderator back and begin to have lasted for two days during which both Brother Luke we are hoping for another our dances once again the Seniors and the Sophomores col­ successful year. in the gym with some of lected five bags of used but wearable clothing. With the recent addition of the new the name bands from Freshmen to our ranks, the number of Newburgh. We hope that The project was in cooperation with members is now over fifty strong. It’s the Seniors will continue the “Save the Children” Federation of our hope that we will again be able to to show themselves in Boston. The clothing collected will be have a concert with Ladycliff and that the large numbers which transported to the Southern Appalachian it will be as successful as last year. they exhibited at the last areas in Tennessee, Kentucky and West Our Glee Club in former years was two dances. And you Virginia to help people living there to praised time and again and we are out fellers in the pictures — solve their economic problems. to prove once again that we have no more of that stuff on Such a drive as this gives us the the basketball floor! opportunity to become involved as Chris­ assembled the finest singing group there tians should be, helping members of is. Christ’s mystical body not only in James Ambury. spirit but also in something tangible. Page 4 THE BLARNEY STONE Autumn Edition, 1965

Hamers With Keglers Begin 65-66 Irish Long Season Hoop Schedule The St. Patrick’s Bowling League be­ gan this year with thirty-two vigorous keglers, consisting of six teams par­ ticipating in all-out competition. Of Friday, November 19 — these six teams the Dodgers are in first Wallkill (home) place, with the Tigers and the Reds close behind. This is the record after Wednesday, November 24 — four weeks and eight games, and the Tuxedo (away) teams are so evenly matched that a prediction of the winner is very diffi­ Friday, December 3 — cult. Highland Falls (home) Mike Smith, again this year paces the Tuesday, December 7 — league with an average of 169; the Wallkill (away) other four high bowlers are: Tony San­ toro, 160; Steve Kovarovic, 159; Dave Friday, December 10 — Fleming, 156; and Mike Marino, 148. Albertus Magnus (away) In Cross-Country meet against N. Y. M. A., Anthony Sculley moves ahead of Tony Santoro, a freshmen, opened the Tuesday, December 14 — opponent. Anthony, a Freshman, has turned in some of the best times for the season with a 223, the current high game, and should turn out to be a Cardinal Farley (away) 3:30 harriers. He ran a fine race in the Christian Brothers Meet at Van Cortland Park very promising bowler. Tony also has Tuesday, January 4 — last Saturday. the high total for two games, 402. With Tuxedo (home) the interest of so many good bowlers, this year should turn out to be a very Friday, January 7 — So It's Our First Yeu. Season's Hoop prosperous one for St. Pat’s. Otisville T. S. (away) This year Cross-Country returned to Steve Kovarovic Friday, January 14 — St. Patrick’s for the first time in nine Predictions Po, .as uiome) years. This was strictly a building Another exciting season of basketball year in the eyes of everyone. Although is upon us and this year we are sure Friday, January 2 — the harriers did not post a single vic­ we will improve on last year’s mediocre Cheers ! Cheers ! Burke Catholic (home) tory, Brother Adrian was well pleased .500 record. This year Coach Mahan Once again, as last year, St. Patrick’s with their showing. will have under his direction returnees Wednesday^-''anuary 26 — basketball cheering section will be Storm King (home) 3:30 The schedule consisted of two meets John Robinson (center), forwards Tony graced by the cheering “lovelies” from with Highland Falls (Section Nine (Shotgun) Maida and Jim O’Dea, and Mt. St. Mary’s. Friday, January 28 — Champs), Storm King (2 meets), NYMA forward-guard Gene Kelly. Pope Pius (away) (2 meets), Cardinal Farley Military Also bolstering the team are the high­ Tryouts were held last week with Academy (1 meet), Minisink Valley ly successful JV hoopsters of last year Mr. Bo Gill and Brother Adrian acting Wednesday, February 2 — (1 meet) and John S. Burke H.S. (1 (12-6). They consist of guards Danny as judges. The girls chosen were Nan­ N. Y. M. A. (home) 3:00 meet). We were also represented in Jackson, Bob McCarthy, and Chris cy Doupona, Lynn Farina, Karen Mc­ Donough, Margie Nocton, Maureen Friday, February 4 — a meet at Van Cortland Park in New Wolfe; forwards Bill Paccione and Jim Albertus Magnus (home) York City on Nov. 13. Taravella, and guard-forward Jim O’Niell, Beth Maloney, Mary Andrus- The members of the team include: Coyne. Newcomers to the squad are kiewicz, Mary Lyle, Michele Lentini and Friday, February 11 — Mike Bell, Tony Sculley, Bill Shumskis, guard Dennis Wiehl and center Dennis Judy Yeaple. Mary Pat Klein is the Otisville T. S. (home) manager. Tim Wolfe, Den Wiehl, Denny Young, Young who also doubles as a forward. Tuesday, February 15 — Jim Coyne, Tim Sprague, Tony Val­ Both these men had JV experience as We wish to take this opportunity to Cardinal Farley (home) 6:30 entine and Richard Hartnett. The ‘earn Freshmen. thank the girls for their loyal support Friday, February 18 — wishes to thank Frank Doupona and This year, with the addition of Cardi­ and hope they continue their fine Jerry Impellittiere for their loyal sup­ nal Farley, the league has been ex­ work this year. Keep an eye out for Burke Catholic (away) port and we only wish that everyone panded to 5 teams, and there will be their reen and white skirts! Saturday, February 26 — had their spirit, so that we may have the usual scramble for first place. Look­ Jim Coyne N. Y. M. A. (away) 2:00 produced a better record. ing at the teams in the league, we We look forward to a much better find that each has a major weakness. season next year since we are only Cardinal Farley has lost one of their losing one man, Denny Young, a senior swift guards and their big center, hurt­ Cross-Country meets ing them offensively and defensively. St. Pat’s Opponent Pius will have 6 ft. 7in. Tony Wimmer 65 Highland Falls 15 back, but will suffer from the departure 42 Storm King 19 of playmakers Ray Hernandez and Fred 60 N.Y.M.A. 20 Aguirre. After all, someone must feed 60 Storm King 40 the ball to Wimmer! Magnus has lost 35 Cardinal Farley 22 6 ft. 6 in. Kevin O’Conner and 6ft 4 in. 38 N.Y.M.A. 18 John Somolya, and will be vulnerable 52 Highland Falls 15 under the boards. Burke lost their 42 Minisink Valley 16 high scorer, Fred Matichak and top 28 John S. Burke 27 playmaker, Tony LaGrutta from last James Coyne year, and a loss like that will hurt anyone. Looking at our own team, we see Students Continue that we have a very fine bunch of shooters and a good, big center (6 ft. To Attend Seminars 5 in.) We also find that we will have a good, hardnosed defense, on which we On Friday, Oct. 30, a contingent from know we can depend. I foresee a fine, St. Patrick’s Y.C.S. journeyed to Barry- exciting ball club knocking off many town N.Y. to participate in a Y.C.S. ball clubs and right up there in the Seminar run by Queen of Peace High scramble for first place. School. These seminars are held about Jim Taravella four or five times a year and St. Pat­ rick’s is always well represented. At­ seminar was to make the boys realize tending this last seminar weekend from that they must see people as they are St. Pat’s were Lou Fratto, Bill Wright, and accept them for what they are, Larry Youlio, Tim Wolfe and Joe Ca­ and not as other people see them. Juniors and Seniors listen to Coach Mahan during Varsity basketball tryouts last tania. These weekends are very valuable to week. L. to r. are Chris Wolfe, Jim O'Dea. Dan Jackson, Dennis Wiehl, Gregg The Seminar consists of about 25 or your spiritual being, and anyone who Shaw, Jim Taravella, Tony (Shotgun) Maida, Dennis Young, Bill Paccione and 30 boys seeking the answers to the is given the opportunity to attend one, question proposed as the theme of the should take full advantage of it. Frank Doupona. Frank Doupona is the Manager for both the Varsity and JayVee weekend. The theme of this previous James Coyne teams.