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PAGE 8—The Southern Cross, June 6,1974
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BY GILLIAN BROWN
Steven has promised that he will not
drink any alcoholic beverage until he is
21. At the age of 18, he breaks his
promise. He buys a six-pack of beer, and
as a result loses control of his father’s
car on the highway. He ends up in a
hospital, with the car “totalled.”
His friend Joe has been under no
strong pressure not to drink. He has
tasted wine and beer at home, and
knows that alcohol is to be used with
caution. With the same amount of beer
in his possession, he is careful to
consume only small amounts at a time.
And he knows that drinking and driving
are a bad mixture.
Steven and Joe are two of the
millions of teenagers today who drink.
While statistics are hard to obtain, it
seems clear that there is a definite trend
among teens to switch from other drugs,
such as marijuana, to what can be the
most devastating of all: alcohol.
Neither Steven or Joe can be
classified as a “problem drinker.”
Steven came to grief while making an
experiment without knowing what he
was getting into. Joe likes beer, but also
has a good understanding of alcohol and
its effects. The attitudes of their
families will have a big influence on
what happens to Steven and Joe, and
their drinking habits, in the years ahead.
It is estimated that two thirds of the
adults in this country drink alcoholic
beverages. Nine out of ten drink
responsibly, perhaps having one or two
drinks with friends, or moderate
amounts with meals. But roughly 9
million are “problem drinkers.” These
endanger their own lives and welfare as
well as those of their families and
friends. The price that is paid for
irresponsible drinking - not only in
dollars, but also in terms of disease,
death, violence, and wrecked lives ~ is
immense.
Our society has tried to control the
use of alcohol and other drugs in many
ways. We have tried legal repression, as
well as scare tactics and a good deal of
moralizing. It is clear that these
attempts, by themselves, do not work.
Morris E. Chafet, M.D., Director of the
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism, has suggested a broader
and more humane approach:
“The answer lies in a general
awareness and understanding of the
entire problem; in the human
compassion that springs from such
factual knowledge; in treatment
programs which reflect that compassion
and respond to individual human needs
and differences; and finally, in the
persistent cultivation of a sense of
responsibility to self and society.”*
A number of excellent publications
on alcohol and alcoholism are available
from the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare. The following
are recommended:
* FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND
ALCOHOLISM — Publication No.
(ADM) 74 - 31. Price 70 cents. A
practical and informative booklet
prepared by the National Institute of
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
THINKING ABOUT DRINKING.
Publication No. (HSM) 72 - 9076. A
pamphlet for young people, used as a
basis for discussion about attitudes
towards drinking. 35 cents.
ALCOHOL, A FAMILY AFFAIR.
Publication No. (ADM) 74 - 75.
Suggestions for families.
SOMEONE CLOSE DRINKS TOO
MUCH. Publication No. (ADM) 74 - 23.
Suggestions for dealing with the
problem drinker who is a family
member or close friend.
(All available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.)
This is my last article as Public
Relations Chairman for the D.C.C.W.
Many thanks to all who have read the
column, sent in suggestions, and
contributed articles as “Guest
Columnists.” Our new P.R. Chairman is
Mrs. Armand (“Ticki”) Lloyd, who will
begin with the issue of June 20th. We
welcome her warmly, and wish her
success in her new task.
Aquinas Class Day Awards
The following awards were
announced at Class Day Exercises of
Augusta’s Aquinas High School on
Friday, May 24:
St. Thomas Aquinas Award for
Scholastic Excellence in all four years at
Aquinas High School:
Valedictorian, Alex Boerner;
Salutatorian, Richard Fontenot.
Aquinas Christian Service Award: Pat
AUGUSTA Aquinas graduates
Ricky Alva and Susan Shipps who
were chosen by faculty vote as
recipients of the Rev. Ralph E.
Seikel Award for the most school
spirit.
Gambill and Ricky Alva. Award for
Excellence in English: Alex Boerner,
Award for Excellence in Mathematics:
Richart Fontenot.
Award for Excellence in Science:
Lourdes Richart. Award for Excellence
in Foreign Languages: Alex Boerner.
Award for Excellence in History: Drew
Rice.
Reverend Ralph Seikel Award for
Most School Spirit: Susan Shipps and
Ricky Alva. Doctor Emile Hummel
Memorial Award for Best Athlete: Mary
Colley and Frank Maddox.
National Merit Commendation:
Edward Heffernan and Joseph
Landrum.
JUNIORS: Excellence for the past
year — David Munn.
SOPHOMORES: Excellence for the
past year — Anne Marie Markwalter.
FRESHMEN: Excellence for the past
year — Robert Beier.
Honor Cords for Graduating as
Members of the National Honor
Society: Tony Beier, Alex Boerner,
Joseph Landrum, Velyna Conner, Karen
Farmer, Richard Fontenot, Beverly
Foster Bailey, Debra Foster Bailey,
Stephen Highsmith, Maria Martinez,
Lourdes Richart, Andrew Rusinko, Tim
Whitfield.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, Dublin, Georgia is sponsoring
Edward Albert of Sierra Leone, Africa as a student at Middle Georgia
College in Cochran. Edward, who had completed his freshman year, is
shown with Father Owen Farrell, S.T., Chaplain of the Newman Student
Federation at Middle Georgia College and Dr. Fretwell G. Crider, Dean of
Administration at the college and member of the parish.
NEW OFFICERS TAKE OVER at St. James Home and School
Association, Savannah. Mrs. Bruce Remler (back row, 2nd from left)
President, receives gavel of office from outgoing President Mrs. Edwin
Orzada. Others shown in photo are (seated 1. to r.) Mrs. Thomas J.
Mahoney, Jr., Vice-Pres.; Mrs. Burch R. Bryant, Sr., new Secretary; Mrs.
Richard O. Morin, President-elect for 1975; Sister Mary of the Angels,
I.H.M., school Principal. (Standing 1. to r.) Mrs. Thomas F. McLaughlin,
outgoing Treas., Mrs. Eugene Murphy, retiring Secretary.
AT AUGUSTA’S AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL’S class night program,
cited for excellence in academic fields were left to right: Richard
Fontenot, mathematics; Drew Rice, history; Lourdes Richart, science; and
Alex Boerner, English.
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EIGHT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS were announced at Aquinas High
School’s 17th annual commencement held at St. Mary’s Church in
Augusta on May 26th. Left to right: Stephen Highsmith, Officers’ Wives’
Scholarship; Sharon Walker, Reckefeller Scholarship to Mercer College;
Lyla McDonald, Archdiocesan scholarship to Catholic University of
America; Beverly Foster-Bailey, Duke University; Larry Long, grant-in-aid
for basketball to Georgia Southern College; Stephen Douglas, grant-in-aid
scholarship to play baseball at University of Georgia; Paul Hennessy,
Augusta Music Teachers’ Scholarship to the University of North Carolina;
and Richard Fontenot, Appointee to United States Military Academy at
West Point, N. Y. Missing from the picture - Alex Boerner, Grubbs
Memorial Scholarship to Augusta College for Outstanding Entering
Freshman.
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Around The Diocese
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Obituaries
* Mr. Willie T. Wimbish formerly of Savannah, May 30th
* Mr. John Busbee of Glennville, May 31st
* Mrs. Alice Meyer Craig of Savannah, June 2nd
Marriages
* Miss Sherry Sue Edwards of Brooklet, Ga., and Mr. Thomas A. Osteen of
Savannah, Ga., May 11 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Savannah.
* Miss Barbara June Bogosian of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. James Earnest Adams Jr.
of Martinez, Ga., May 18 in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
* Miss Rita Gail Mancillas of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. Arthur Andrew Caldwell of
Gainesville, Ga., May 25 in Sacred Heart Church, Waianae, Hawaii.
Necrology
* Rev. Thomas F. Cleary, June 8,1884
* Rt. Rev. Augustine Verot, S.S. DD., Third Bishop of Savannah, June 10,1876
* Rev. Benjamin B.K. Donahoe, June 12,1912
* Rev. H. David, June 13,1909
* Rt. Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley, Seventh Bishop of Savannah, June 17,1925
S.A. Auxiliary Elections
The regular quarterly meeting of the Savannah Social Apostolate Auxiliary was held
Tuesday, May 28 at the Social Apostolate’s Bethany Center. New officers elected at
that meeting were Mrs. Marie Kearney, chairman; Mrs. Sandra Embley, secretary; and
Mrs. Maimie Singleton, treasurer. The auxiliary would like to invite those interested in
the work of the Social Apostolate to attend their fall meeting which will be held
Tuesday, September 3 at 203 E. McDonough Street at 2:00 p.m.
K of C Track and Field Meet
Nativity of Our Lord School, Thunderbolt, was the winner of the annual Knights of
Columbus Track and Field Meet held recently in Savannah. The school’s winning total
of 81 points bested the mark of second-place St. James school by a scant 5 points.
Blessed Sacrament school, with 51 points came in third. Nativity’s team was coached
by an all-woman staff, Mrs. Mary Guild, Yvonne Tucker and Carolyn Moye. Sr. Mary
Jogues, R.S.M. is the school principal.
Waycross Officers Installed
The Waycross area Council of
Catholic Women held their annual
Banquet recently at the Western Sizzlin
Restaurant.
Highlight of the enjoyable evening
was the installation of new CCW
Officers.
The slate of officers for the 1974-75
season are Mrs. Eric Geores, III of
Blackshear, President, Mrs. Jerry
Nellenbach, Vice-President, Mrs. J.S.
Palmer, Secretary and Mrs. J.R.
Martinez, Treasurer, all of Waycross.
An orchid corsage and lovely gift
were presented to out-going President,
Mrs. Jean Iniguez of Waycross.
Rev. Michael O’Keefe was given a
token of esteem in appreciation for his
help and guidance to CCW throughout
the year.
The membership voted unanimously
to send a child to Camp Villa Marie for
one week this summer
All those present agreed it had been a
year of fruitful accomplishments in
Christian endeavor. Special attention
was given to the recent shipment of over
1600 lbs. of clothing to the Catholic
Relief Services in New York - the result
of Father O’Keefe’s brain child, “St.
Joseph’s Clothing Bank,” and the
special Children’s Mass with the
traditional Crowning of Our Lady by
May Queen, Jennie Martinez, daughter
of Dr. & Mrs. J.R. Martinez.
The Banquet-Meeting was concluded
with a special prayer led by Father
O’Keefe, asking God’s help for
continued efforts in Christian Service.
THE COOK’S
BY THE CHEF
SAUCE A LA RUSSE
Here is a delicious sauce. It is especially good with baked fish, but may be used over
asparagus or hard boiled eggs.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper, l A teaspoon each
Vi cup milk or cream
In saucepan melt margarine, blend flour in; add milk or cream, chicken broth and
other ingredients. Stir until mixture thickens. This makes lVi cups.
CREAMY BACON DRESSING
Good with spinach salad or lettuce salad.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional)
Vi cup Heilman’s mayonnaise 4 slices crisp bacon crumbled
1/8 teaspoon salt , 1 tablespoon Karo light syrup
Stir all together. Makes 3/4 cup.
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
pimentoes and chives (few of each)
(optional)
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