Vol. 20, No. 3 St. Anthony High School, Detroit Michigan Tuesday, December 20, 1960

Seniors Win on Quiz'em; Beat St. Mary, 700-650    "We didn't miss even one," boasted the proud seniors who defeated St. Mary of Redford in "Quiz'em on the Air" December 4. Judy Stocker 21, Bob Daigle 217, Joanne Paval 217, and Joe Trachy 215 answered all the

Scholarship Seekers Struggle in Red Tape

"You look fine - except for those shoes" was one of the nerve-jarring remarks put to Joanne Paval 217 when she was interviewed recently SAH Middleman: Student Council    In everything from redemption to the buying of a pencil there is a middleman, and SAH is no exception.    Promoting better relations between faculty and students and furthering school spirit are the main jobs of the school's "middleman," the Student Council.    With this in mind, it meets to discuss the difficulties, weak points, and advantages of certain suggested projects. Bimonthly the homeroom representatives bring ideas to the group for its consideration.    At present the big project is the Mardi Gras. Floats, general entertainment, and atmosphere have been discussed.    With the completion of its magazine drive, the council contributed new microphones to the auditorium.

for a scholarship.    She and some of the other seniors who are being considered have found that winning a scholarship means going through red tape which can be very discouraging.    Most scholarship candidates first write a letter to their prospective benefactors which states their scholastic standing, need of additional funds to continue their education, and intended career. Accompanying this is usually a short biography.    If a scholarship becomes a possibility, the school sends a recommendation along with a transcript of their grades.    When they have again been chosen, they fill out another form. Along with this one go several more letters of recommendation.    If they are still acceptable, they may be called for a personal interview at which they are asked serious and unusual questions. This gives the advisory board an idea of their keenness of mind and ability to act positively in crucial or embarrassing moments.    Joanne and Bart Fiumano 31 having gone through all this, took a competitive exam last Saturday in order to finally qualify for the scholarship.

-Warehall

Choralers Go Caroling    Members of Chorus II and the Music Club are spreading the holiday spirit.    Today they will sing over the public address system at Sam's department store. They plan to feature solos by Judy Dombrowski and the Four Sharps besides the selections they presented before the senior class play and other Christmas songs.

TYPICAL of other teenagers throughout the world, Judy Dombrowski, Jim Shipan, and Kathy D'Imperio sing to celebrate Christmas. Tuition Raised for Next Term    Tuition at SAH has remained comparatively low even with current increases in the cost of living.    However, to keep up the school's scholastic standing in teaching facilities, to supply new equipment, and to meet other financial needs, St. Anthony's tuition will be raised

Junior Boy Heads Sons of Legion

Joe Chattinger 315 carries the highest honors a boy from Michigan has received in the American Legion during the past 20 years.    Last summer, Detroit welcomed the Michigan branch of the Ameri-    Are you ready for Santa Claus? If not you have from December 23 at 11 a.m. to prepare for him and then until January 3, 1961, to enjoy his gifts.                   * * *    January 28 marks the day of the annual A dance. This semi-formal affair, held in the gym, is sponsored and arranged by the St. Anthony Athletic Club.                   * * *    Did you know that January 18 is the birthday of The Prelude?                   * * *    We hope that you will have fun on your Christmas vacation with sleigh rides, skating and tobogganing, and holiday parties.

ican Legion at their first annual convention here on August 6. Election of new officers of the Sons of the Legion was begun with nominations for the top post, detachment captain. - Butsavich CAPT. JOE CHATTINGER Frosh Vote    Freshmen have performed their first official act with the election of their class officers. To represent them, the frosh have chosen Joseph O'connor, president; Donna Arcaro, vice-president; Peter Fuciarelli, secretary; and Lynne Kalinowski, treasurer.

Joe Chattinger of Squadron 394 was nominated. His opponent was a boy from Berkley, Michigan. The first ballot resulted in a tie. The candidates were each called to the rostrum to make a brief speech. The second ballot elected Chattinger with an unanimous vote.    The next day the new 17-year-old detachment captain was introduced to the delegates of the American Legion convention and was received with a standing ovation from its two thousand men. The official record states, "He delivered a short but very appropriate speech which was well received."    Members of the S.A.L. are sons and male descendants of Legion members or deceased veterans. Joe has been in the organization for two years. Child welfare, craftwork for hospitals, and the aid the older boys give to the Legionnaires on Poppy Day are the works the organization is best known for.    A nation-wide convention of all the Legionnaires was held in Miami Beach, Florida, in October but Joe, who has hopes for the spring convention, could not attend.    Through the Sons of the American Legion, Joe has publicized the name of St. Anthony throughout the nation.

10 dollars per semester beginning with the spring term.
   Where there is more than one student from the same family, the raise still will not exceed 10 dollars.
   St. Anthony hopes to retain its moderate tuition system.

north and chops down trees for pulp wood.
   Many other students, stimulated by the Christmas spirit and other obvious motives, seek jobs as saleswomen or stockboys.
   Even Sister Anaclete earns some extra money by selling handmade corsages.

Mary,

The radiant star
was your porchlight

and the host of angels
your maids

on that night
over 1900 years ago

when your son
               Jesus Christ
was born.

The Prelude staff wishes
you, the student body,
every Christmas joy and blessing.