St Augustine High School - Saintsman Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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' REV. FRANCIS M. STARRS O.S.A. Philadelphia, Pa. Received education at: Augustian Academy Staten Island Villanova College Catholic University Illinois Institute ot Technology Ordained at Washington, D. C in I939 Teaches: Physics, Chemistry Algebra, Religion II Finding Father Starrs is usuallv a matter ot loolcing in one of three places. They are in either one ot the science laboratories, in some darlc roogn running the movie projector, or attending a meeting ot the glee c u . I-Ie has carried over undiminished his ardent enthusiasm tor both Phy- sics and Chemistry. Again this year he entered three ol his chemistry pro- tegees in a state-wide scholarship examination on this subject. Father Starrs' second great love is movies. Throughout the past year he has acquired great numbers ot instructive and entertaining movies which he promptly showed to everyone who could possibly benefit from them. I-Ie even introduced scientific projection slides to his physics class to aid his students in the more ditticult phases ot the subject.

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REV. JOHN R. Al-IERNE, Received education at: North Catholic l-ligh School Ordained at Washington, D. C. aches: English l, ll, Ill, IV OSA. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Villanova College Catholic University in l938 Religion l, and l-listory A seemingly inexhaustable supply of energy, Father Aherne for his second year has assumed the burden o-f The Purple and the Gold and The Augustinian. Without his guidance these undertakings would have never reached the point of perfection which they did. l-lis literary ability has been an inspiration to all those associated with him. Around the patio he is in the higher braclcet and all look up to him with awe and reverence. The rope which he burns constantly gives Saints an unequaled atmosphere. l-le is constantly trying to wither someone but he never seems able to find the words. ln the classroom his command of the English language often leaves the boys hanging in the air but a gentle wandering foot soon brings them down. Whenever a laugh is teased out of him his towering frame bounces in slow, even rhythm from top to bottom. To the fellows at Saints he has been a teacher, friend, and companion and will not be forgotten. Many will attribute their success gratefully to him in the years to come.

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REV GEO. J. McLAUGl-ILIN Received education at: Scranton High and Malvern Prep Ordained at Washington, D. C. Teaches: Religion I, English l Algebra II, Ancient History OSA. Scranton, Pa. St. Thomas College Villanova College Catholic University in I939 Since he came to Saints tour years ago Father McLaughlin has ranked among the most active ot the taculty members. l-le has successtully guided the associated student government in all its undertakings since it was organized in the tall ot IQ43. ln his tirst year at Saints he organized stagestruclc Patiomen into a drama club, the Patio- Players. Since then he has been the dynamic director ot all ot the yearly productions which this club has sponsored. Father McLaughlin's pride and joy is the Sodality ot Our Lady which he organized atter Father Daniel J. I.ord's visit to San Diego in l943. Through his untiring ettorts this organization has blossomed torth and now turnishes the school with its steady supply ot catholic literature. In his spare moments when he has no activities to plague him, he can usually be tound enjoying a vicious game ot tennis at the North Park Courts.