Purcell High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Brother Charles Lees is the teacher of junior English and adviser 0f the school news-magazimx It was under his inspiring touch that the Plume merited such high praise and superior rating. Faiher Joseph Lekan, American History teacher, has the most ttatmospherici, class room in the school, Everything from pictures of the Presidents to the latest Wire- photos from the South Pacific adorn the wall and keep his course alive and timely. CHARLES LEES, S.M. REV. JOS. LEKAN. S.M. PAUL MAHLE. S-M- EDWARD MALONE: S.M. Father Kramer explaining the moral problems of life in the Armed Service Brother Paul Mahle. teacher of freshman science, has all the answers in matters pertaining to that field. He is quite proud of his high-scoring intramural basketball champs and was supervisor of the swimming team. Brother Edward Malone by his energy and leadership guided the seniors through the many difficulties that came in the way of the 1944 CAVALIER. He was a familiar figure at the timikeh at many school assemblies.

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Father John Jacquemin, enthusiastic teacher of junior Religion, claims to be the best Hvictory gardener'y on the faculty. He plows his radishes at St. Rose parish where he resides. He is known around school for his affability and cheerfulnessl Brother Joseph Kerr. Purcell's director of plays, is responsible for the reputation our school has enjoyed these last few years in dramatics, He also devotes much of his time to the making of individual student rosters. REV. JOHN JACQUEMIN JOSEPH KERR. S.M. Father Wilhelm discussing social problems of Labor EDWARD KLUSKA REV- AUGUST KRAMER Mr. Edward Kluska is director of Purcellls physical education program and coach of major sports. He will long be remembered among Cavaliers as a great inspira- tion and a hard worker on the gridiron. Father August Kramer, head of the Religion department and pastor of Blessed Martin de Pori'es Mission, is outstanding in Cincinnati as a dynamic orator and an effective teacher. His understanding and interest mark him as an invaluable student guide.

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Father Gabriel Rus led the Purcell C.S.M,C. during the last semester With enthusiasm and vigor. He has reason to feel proud of the splendid results of the Lenten Sclf-Donial Fund He teaches French and Latin. 3 Broiher John Sauer, generally known among students as UDocf merited that name for his scholarly work in biology Always an outdoor man, he takes pride in his landscape gardening at the faculty residence. Broiher Henry Schaefer is Purcellis enthusiastic teacher of Latin. His interests, however, are not limited to the Classics; for his home-room is always among the leaders in school activities. In his spare time he studies at the University of Cincinnati. REV. Gi BUS, S.M. JOHN SAUER, S.M. HENRY SCHAEFER. S.M. r. SCHNEIDER, S.M. w. SCHROEDER, S.M. GEO. SIEGWARTH, S.M. Father Aniony solving the mysteries encountered in advanced algebra Brother Francis Schneider's entire day is devoted to the improving 0f the music department of Purcell. As teacher of music appreciation and instrumental music, as well as choral singing, he has contributed greatly to Purcellis music standards. Brother William Schroeder. famiiiar to everybody as thther Billf, is the only Hcharter memhef7 0f Purcellys faculty. Brother Bill was here When the school was being built and has completed sixteen years as PLlrcclPs athletic director. Brother George Siegwarth is a man with a heart as big as himself, a disposition as cheerful as a spring day. and a prcftssional sincerity that marks him as a character never to be forgotten by the students of Purcell.