rrhe Spellbinder,i Seniors' Production, To Demonstrate We~lth of Hidden Talent • By MATTHEW McCAULEY every part of town. It is typical Activity moderators seeking a place to hold an after-school meet­ of the olass of '60 in that it has ing have had their imaginations sorely tried in the last several weeks. no members with a "star" atti· This unusual situation exists, since various aspects of the Senior tude. The leading role, that of- a Spectacular, which opens for a two night stand at 8:15 tonight, have glib instrument salesmall wh() pre-empted almost every available rendezvous. sells the people of St. Louis U. The "Elegant Eight," outstand- ---------------------------­ High a bill of goods and good ing octet, were to be found nightly in spring sports, has had oomE\­ sense, is taken by Thomas Kava· in the balcony of the new gym- thing to do with this evening's naugh, who will be remembered nasium blending their mellow production. for his fine performance in the voices in sweet song. The chorus While quality does not neces­ fall frolics. under the direction of ~he Rev. sarily make for good entertain­ - New to Backer Stage John J. Doyle, S.J ., has been fill- ment, evidence of the quality of Notably among tile other mem· ing the movie hall with merry the show can be seen in the en- bers of the cast are "The Girls," melodies. thusiasm expressed by the show's a departure which is new to Scene of Much Activity directors who' have seen many SLUH. In the past, no fellow has The stu d Y hall has wit- follies come and go. Fr. Doyle, ever been allowed to take the part nessed the nightly encounters be- Fr. Kellett, Mr. McAnany, Mr. of ,a female; and no girls have tween the Rev. P hilip L . Kellett, Daly, and Mr. Schulte are united been allowed to act in Backer S.J., Mr. Emile McNnany, S.J., in their praise of The Spellbinder. plays. diligent dir.ectors, and the actors. · Broadway Musical Adaption Probably the best thing about Mr. Denis Daly, S.J., has had his The Spellbin der is a musical The Spellbinder , is the way it "Loafers" dancing nightly in the adaption of a broadway musical. draws the members of the senior cafeteria. Mr. Joseph Schulte and It includes, besides some of the class together just before they the "Noble Nine" have covered the favorites from that show, several go their separate w ays. The Cla~ stand with their handiwork; while original tunes written by Dale of 1960 can be rightfully proud the bustling business committee Engelbrecht., Music for the show of its tuneful ahd colorful show; EXHIBITED BY SENIORS Gerald McNeive, Theodore has launched an extensive- sales has been co-ordinated by Edward but in the long run, the best thing of all about the play that it gives and John Keiser as they rehearse for the Senior Follies pro­ campaign. (Errol) Fritz who has also been As anyone can see, Virtually the helping the octet. every senior the opportunity to "The Spellbinder." The play opens tonight at 8:15 for a entire senior class, with the ex· The cast consists of newcomers avoid graduating with at class of night stand. ception of some of those involved and veterans, from every class and strangers. encipal Says Bob Brown Awarded dents Did' NMSC Scholarship , The National Merit Scholarship , ew', S Corporation has just announced its' ell in Exams , scholarship- winners, and Robert In previous years during April, Brown has been named as are· Jesuit schools from the mid­ , cipient. Prep N Of the twelve Backer Finalists, provinces received ranking he was the only one to win a from the semester examina­ National Merit scholarship. He These 12 participating was chosen to receive this honor between Denver and Cleve­ by a nationally representative to the Missouri, Wis­ (BACKER MEMORIAL) panel of experts in academic se· and Chicago prov­ ST. LOlJIS UNIVERSITY HIGH S(;HOOJ., ST. WUlS, MO. lection on the basis of his Finalist But this year the .program test score, extra-curricular activi· discontinued; and instead of Volume 23 ~ :§ , April 29, 1960 Number 9 ties, his demonstrated qualities of school receiving a rank and ______________~ ----__--~------------------~~----------------------------------------- ------ leadership, school and community of the rankings of its Citizenship, high school grades, each teacher was sent a • and other data made availa ble by on his p articular classes' his , school officials. lIkillgS in the four midwest Bellarmen To Compete in Slale One of ten scholarship winners The ' Brief Case in this area, Brown had to under· DATES TO REMEMBER Louis U. High has done very Tourney, Elect Coming Officers go a battery of tests. H e first the province semester ex­ ~ took the qualifying test and later of previouS years. In By EDWARD SHAWL sentative in the National Congress. Apr. 29-30--Senior Follies the three-hour Scholastic Aptitude May 4 --Science Assembly Backer Memorial ranked sec­ The most important activities of Should the debate team win first Test of the College Entrance behind, Xavier High of Cincin- place at Columbia, they also will - Student Council Ban­ Board Examination. His scholar· the year are fast closing on the quet, 6 :00 p.m. ship carries a stipend ranging In 1959 St. Louis U. High speechmen. First among these is take part in the National Tourna­ ment. ,May 9 - Mothers' Club Meet- from $100 to $2000, depending on to third out· of the twelve the M.S.H .S.A .A. State Tourna­ ing. individual needs. and copped top ranking ment to be held in Columbia May Address Mothers • May 12 --Father-Son Banquet When asked what he intends to three subjects: Latin IV, 6-7. (This is the speech equivalent Three senior Bellarmen' held a May 13 --Spring Musicale do, Brown said that he will study III, and Chemistry. of the State Basketball Tourna­ year, though, no overall panel discussion before the last May 16 ':""Aw.ardsAssembly Metallurgical Engineering at Cin· ment.) meeting of the Mothers' Club. Gut- ------------ cinnati University. was announced. The Rev. The debate team of Joseph Sheahan, S.J., comment- ler, and Gary Gutting will com­ ting , Edward Shawl, and Winkler Backer Memorial was very pete along with individual speak­ discussed the problem of. moral the board, obviously ers, James Mariani and Harold apathy as it applies to students some areas than in Grams. All qualified by winning at St. Louis U . High. Wynne, Annual Spring Musicale Boasts district competition earlier in the Mariani, and James Dowd will ranking sheets were month. address the ' next meeting of the it appears that st. Mothers' Club when each will pre­ Selections of Musical Activity. Gleason to Represent Missouri sent teh selection which won him By THOMAS WENCEWICZ U. High students have main­ San Diego, Calif., wil be the site contest honors. their high standings among The Band and Glee club will sic Festival, and t he choristers of the ' National Forensic League During the first week of May, high schools. Tournament in late June. Gleason present their annual Spring Con­ were well received at their Spring ' the Bellarmine club will meet to cert the evening of ¥ay 13. FolO Concert preview at Mar;yville col· wlll represent the state of Mis­ elect officers for the coming year. souri in the Student Congress at the senior members of each group, lege; so if these are any indica· Candidates for the office of presi­ t his will be tile last musical ac­ tion, music enthusiasts should be ers to Climax - this tournament. His being elected dent, vice - president, secretary , outstanding representative at the t ivity of their high-school career. in for an evening of pleasant en· and historian must submit a nomi­ The audience will hear many dif­ tertainment. ear With Annual District Congress last month has nating petition before the date of entitled him to serve as a repre- ferent sounds, ranging from dixie- Mr. Kelley Directs the election. Those elected will land to 'classical. Directed by Mr. Robert Kelley. quet at Chase take office at the final meeting of The band 'has shown its su­ the Glee club will Sing T ell Me Fathers' Club will climax the club late in May. perior skill in the Fontbonne Mu- Why, Standing on the Oorner , of its most successful years Mothers to Elect I've Got a Lovely B unch of 00· 12 in the Khorassan Room. of conuts, So i n L ove, and several Hotel. The banquet will New Officers, Hear other inspiring songs. officially by Mr. Keith The bar;bershop quartet, con. t"TeSllue.m; of the club; but Bellarmen Speeches sisting of William H i c k man, will turn the speaker's The Mothers' Club of St. Louis James Golterman, Thomas Cra. to a senior yet to be U. High took part in a panel dis­ dock; and Roger Nauert, will har. cussion at their monthly meeting monize to Ooney I sland Baby. order to make the evening held Apr. 11. The discussion topic Finally, Nauert will be the bass more enjoyable, many of the was 'Moral Indifference In Every­ in A R eal Low Down Bass Am [ . ~!eClles will be considerably day Life,' and it was conducted by than in the past. However, Variety of Numbers speeches delivered by a senior the members of the Bellarmme Mr. John Polizzi and his band, a freshma n, after their four Club. tending toward the claSSical, will and one year respectively The Mothers at tilis meeting perform U niv ersal Juilgment, Eg. at St. Louis U. High, will re_ announced that they have planned mont Ov erture, and Premiere for one of the high points of the a party for the parents, guardians,' B and.