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

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Fr. J. F. Glynn, OSA Father Glynn has become widely known in the past few months as a vigorous promoter of informal essay contests UOOO wordsl as a means of knitting Faculty and students in a closer extracurricular relationship. In fact, so successful were his efforts that more than once some of the boys were found lingering around the grounds after two-thirty and returning de- votedly on Saturdays and holidays . . . As Disciplinarian, Father has man- aged to keep the Patio in a general semblance of shape ias well as h-old down his position as Assistant Pastor at Star of the Sea in La Jolla.l High on Father 6lynn's list of pet peeves is drivel to which many a heart- broken wretch will give unquestionable testimony. A proponent of clean basketball, Father can be found almost any afternoon madly outfighting the best opposition that McKinley can send against him. i 5

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Fr. John R. Aheme, OSA The greatest boon to the Manila hemp industry since the Spanish- American W.ar, Fr. Aherne is best recognized by the gentle aura redolent of Havana which broods over him like a mist and seems to be the result of his waving a small, black, and crooked magic wand after the manner of .l. J. O'Malley. l-laving masterful command of an extensive vocabulary, Father has acquired a reputation for general seaworthiness unequalled by anyone. Indeed, few have dared assail this dialectical impregnability. taking heed of the pitiful remnants of those unfortunates who tried, and whose bleached bones remain embedded in the hardwood floor of the Senior classroom. The reputed author of that current best seller Wither- ing Sleightsf' and center -of literary activity at Saints, Father Aherne took upon himself the bur- den of guiding and urging the l945 annual to its completion. and was often found in the center of an enthusiastic group of yearbook staff mem- bers. presenting the works of the great masters, Verdi and Sullivan, inspiring them to greater la- bors. Many of our alumni will forever be indebted for a greater appreciation of beauty which they have taken from Father Aherne's devoted kind- liness.

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Fr. Joseph O'Malley, OSA For the story ot Father O'Malley's stay at Saints, we have only to look at the basketball and baseball records tor the past tour years. As soon as winter ushers in basketball season, Coach O'Malley may be tound any and every afternoon, getting his team into condition tor a gruelling season. With the advent ot spring and baseball, he plunges into the task ot organizing a team tor the diamond sport. l-lis teams mean everything to him, and win or lose, he is noted and respected tor his al- ways apparent sportsmanship. Never one to say much, Father O'Malley can keep the boys in class in line with a tew well chosen words and has the admirable quality ot mak- ing studies interesting. When not otherwise oc- cupied, he may be found perusing the c-ontents ot the latest edition to the l-loosick Falls Stand- ard Press. W