November 13, 1959 Prelude

Vol. 18, No. 2

St. Anthony High School, Detroit Michigan

Friday, November 13, 1959

'Little Women' Billed
by Choral Groups

The long-popular American novel "Little Women" is billed as the choral classes' Christmas program to be directed by S.M. Carl, December 12 and 13.
"Little Women" is the story of the March family and their quarrels,

ROSE SCIAROTTA, 1959 Homecoming Queen and Attendants Donna Fodell, Kathy Joswick, Barbara Sharer, and Joan MacLean hold court at St. Abmrose Game.

Homecoming Spirit Bright
for Annual 3-Day Celebration

   Again at St. Anthony the traditional celebration of Homecoming combined into an exciting three days.
   On Friday, October 30, to encite the spirit of the student body, the cheerleaders sold souvenir megaphones and held a pep rally.
   Homecoming night, October 31, started with the car-decorating contest. The 45 showy cars competing in it made up the motorcade which escorted the queen and court to Mack Park.
   At half-time of the game against St. Ambrose, Co-captains Dave

Gracki 218 and Mike Lantzy 217 crownedprevails when Laurie makes Homecoming Queen Rose Sciarrotta 217 out on the field.
   Rose's court was composed of Barbara Sharer 216, Cathy Joswick 218, Joan MacLean 217, and Donna Fodell 216. A float decorated with hundreds of maroon and white paper carnations carried the queen and court when they led the parade around the stadium.
   Angelo Magnoli and his band played for the capacity crowd at
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Future Teachers Sponsor
NEW, Extra Classes

FTA members have "big" plans for a full schedule during the coming year.
At a Future Teachers convention held Saturday, November 7, at the

University of Detroit, they discussed the merits of the teaching profession in workshop sessions.
   Already in session are cadet-teaching and tutoring classes, held both after school on Mondays and during the activity period on Wednesdays.
   "Topics to be covered in the year's course are the qualifications of a successful teacher, the ethics of the teaching profession, classroom activities, routines, and discipline, and the means by which to stimulate interest in the children," explained S. M. Joel, moderator.
   "Only by trying to teach can a student decide whether he would like to become a teacher, and whether he or she has what it takes to become successful in this field."
   During Nationa1 Education Week, November 8 through 14, posters, p. a. announcements, and bulletin boards by FTA members are publicizing the club, its activities, and the field of education.
   Special activities included "Slave Day" today, a tea saluting the grade and high school teachers on Wednesday afternoon, and Teacher-Appreciation Day, Tuesday.

SC Starts Fund
for Auditorium

   Plans for redecorating the auditorium are taking shape. Estimate of the cost reached a sum somewhere between $2,000 and $3,000.
   The job will include improving lighting, removing basketball fixtures and refinishing the floors, among other things.
   Money will also be raised by the magazine subscription drive. Programs will be distributed for the senior class play with ads subscribed by merchants and other patrons. These finances will also be used for the remodeling
   A Student Council committee headed by Bob Hazzard was formed to follow the project. ''Response from the individual homerooms was great," he remarked.

Parishes Varied

Forty-one parishes from all over the city have student representatives attending St. Anthony.
While St. Anthony parish supplies only 24 % of the student body, St. Raymond's with 18 % and Our Lady of Good Counsel

griefs and happy times, their youthful humor and tender understanding.
   The play will emphasize the Christmas scene with carolers and Christmas music.
   "Christmas won't be Christmas without presents," exclaims Jo (Geraldine Swiderski 216) at the opening of the play.
   Jo is the prolific author who spends her time in the attic "studio" composing her stories. The irrepressible March girls also

- Nowakoswki

PRACTICING for the Christmas play Joan MacLean, Jim Hechlik, Donna Wieczorkowski and Bob Hazzard practice their dance.

include the serious Beth (Carol Mobley 316), Amy (Sue Benninger 118), to whom art is the main interest and Meg (Denise Abood 217 ) .
The girls make friends with the "boy next door," Teddy Lawrence (Jerry Dugelar 216) and gaiety

.
Scholarships Can Insure Education

   Besides the enrichment a higher education offers, the need of a college degree to gain a better position in the business world induces many to attend college.
   There no longer is a need to be very wealthy in order to have a college education. Educators of today urge removal of economic barriers by scholarships given as rewards of academic achievement.
   The cost of education has gone up and in many cases, college men and women need additional money besides that offered by families. This aid may also come from scholarships.
   Scholarships are given by colleges, private organizations, industrial firms, and public funds.
   Students in senior year of high school who wish to try for a scholarship should write for an application. "A student must have the initiative to try for a scholarship. We consider this an all-important trait," emphasizes the president of one of the scholarship service boards.
   Usually a student must be in financial need to get a scholarship, but sometimes they are offered regardless of need to a pupil of marked ability or achievement in some field.
   General Motors Corporation offers financial assurance ranging

from $200 to $2000 to nearly 1,600 students, both men and women, each year under two plans - the college plan in which the individual colleges offer the scholarships and the national plan in which a student must apply directly to the General Motors National Scholarship Program. These may be used at several Catholic colleges.
   The Betty Crocker Scholarship test is offered to senior girls at St. Anthony. The winner in each state receives a $1,500 scholarship as the "Homemaker of Tomorrow" and an invitation to an educational tour. A $1,500 scholarship is also offered to the second state winner.
   An original paper entitled, "My Plans for the Future" may win a boy or a girl the Thom McAnn Success Award. This consists of a $1000 scholarship, awarded on the basis of a good over-all scholarship record and good citizenship potential. It can be given to one boy and one girl from each school.
   N.R.O.T.C. Scholarships for boys between 17 and 21 cover tuition, books, and supplies, and an allowance of $50 a month. The navy college exam is given in December.
   On the basis of financial need a

scholarship covering the first two years of college is granted to students showing ability and general interest by the Student Aid Foundation of Michigan.
   Many nationalities and associations offer financial aid to children of their descent and of their members. Some are the Croatians Board, the Polish Women's Alliance, the Elks, and the American Legion. These may be used at Catholic colleges and universities.
   Those who accept scholarships should be in financial need and have an obligation to assist others in this same need when they have attained success and position.
   Those students today who plan to attend college are fortunate, for the one-time barrier of economic inability can now be surmounted.

Host Parents

Seniors treated their parents to a night "out" October 25, when the annual Parent-Senior Dance was held in the gym. Frank Tatarelli and his Combo provided the music.
The affair gave parents an opportunity to become acquainted with the senior teachers and with each other, and to have a good time.

with 10% combine to make up another quarter. The remaining half includes even the distant parish of St. Thecla.
Parishes like St. Bartholomew, St. Brendan, St. Mary of Redford, and St. Leonard each have only one student at St. Anthony.
Assumption Grotto, St. Juliana, and Guardian Angels also supply a good portion of the student body.

prevails when Laurie makes mischief and Jo makes peace.
   The crisis arrives when Beth contracts scarlet fever while Marmie (Pat Gosselin 219) is at a hospital tending her sick husband (Ken Kulinski 217).
   Famous is the scene in which Jo cuts her long hair and sells it to earn money for Marmie.
   Neighbors in the story are Bob Hazzard 316, and Donna Wiezorkorski 219.

U-D Prof Meets Seniors

"You must make every effort to utilize your talents to the fullest possible degree," Dr. Charles F. Leichtweis, assistant dean of the University of Detroit's evening division, advised seniors recently.
"This is your responsibility to God, your neighbor, and especially to

yourself," he went on. "Only then will you fulfill the purpose of your creation."
   At the invitation of S. M. Gilbertine, Dr. Leichtweis spoke to the group about the importance of furthering their education.
   He also explained in detail the courses offered at the university, the approximate costs per year, and the social activities that are part of the university's program.
   "The need for advanced education has never been greater," the doctor continued. "Therefore it is necessary that we stimulate your realization of that need."
   To students who are financially unable to attend college, Dr. Leichtweis explained the government's "buy-now, pay-later" loan program by which

students would not be required to repay their debt until after graduation.
In conclusion the doctor said, "A good education is something worth fighting for. You must not become discouraged when you meet obstacles. There is always someone willing to help."

Book Week Held

Library aides carried out activities for the school during National Book Week. "Go Exploring in Books" was the theme.
Elaine Mathia 219 was elected secretary of the Student Library Aides of Parochial Schools (SLAPS), an organization of six East side Catholic high schools, on October 28 at the meeting at St. Charles.