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

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JOHN BOWDEN Long John was with the Class of '45 from its beginning in September, I94I, and from the beginning he lived up to his nick- name, being one of the tallest in the class. J.B. was class president his sophomore year, and he ably led the sophomores through this year of social debut, during which the green open-mouthed freshie is subtly matured into the sober, serious-minded upperclassman. He had achieved some fame at the Patio when, early in his last year, he entered that fast-growing WAVE auxiliary. the U. S. Navy. This momentous occurrence caused a consid- erable stir at school. the most notable being an immediate drastic reduction in the school's standing order for perfect record certificates. John had left quite a record at Saints as regards his discipline and attendance, col- lecting a string of these little blue gems to frame in his room. Band, I, 2 Student Council, 3 Augustinian, I, 3,4 Annual Staff, 4 Glee Club Treasurer, 4 Catholic Action, 4 Basketball, 2, 3 Drama Club, 3 Class President, I ANDY BROOKS Pope Pius the 42nd is one of the bigger members of the class and can usually be found practicing his new wrestling grips on Gress or Faucher. How he came about the name of Pope Pius the 42nd no one knows but it was probably from the kindly expression he had on his face when he was mauling one of his unfortunate classmates. Although working at the post office every other night after school, Andy finds enough time to sneak away and thrill everyone in the Glee Club with his romantic voice. He not only sings during Glee Club practice but also in Geometry and Physics classes, much to the dismay of his teachers. Andy as yet has no definite plans for the future but he expects to join the snipers' unit in the Marines and is well prepared for this as he is one of the best shots down at the Stanley Andrews range.

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iam, X 'lx 'nl r 'S 3 v Class President, 4 Skating Club President, 4 Prom Chairman, 4 Annual Statt, 4 Augustinian Statt, 3 Campus Commissioner, 4 Football, 3, 4 Varsity A, 3, 4 GEORGE ALBERT BOTTOM Although this is his first year as a Saints- man, George has taken his place as a senior as though he had gone to Saints all his lite. Coming to us from Bremerton, Washington, he has taken an active part in all the activities sponsored here at school. He holds down a spot in the baritone section ot the glee club. He has also worked long and hard on the production ot this annual. Together with R. K. Smith he has spent many hours in the dark- room developing pictures tor this literary production. George is distinguished by his distinctive haircut which somewhat resembles a hair-tonic ad. He has a sparkling personality, which gets its best expression in his capacity as host at some of the more boisterous SAPPAGUS meetings. His greatest ambition is to attend the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and it sheer ambition will take him there, we will soon be addressing him as Ensign Bottom. AUGUST JEREMIAH CONEN BROWN Better known around the Patio as Jerry, has been around tor three years now, or would have been it he hadn't wandered oft to Hoover tor a while in his Junior year. A real classroom terror for two years, .lerry has be- come somewhat becalmed as a Senior and has diverted his energies to the betterment ot society. As Senior prexy Brown has shown a great interest in all class activities, and his lively spirit has been the sparkplug ot many Senior enterprises. He likes his mule disinfectant straight and before he gets a good hold on himself in the mornings is generally the un- fortunate target for Fr. O'Malley's Religion Quiz. A passion ot Jerry's is the Motorboat Serenade lcomposed by A.J.C.B. himseltl which he erupts with every so often during school hours. With a tenacity he has shown in the past year, we expect Mr. Brown to cut a wide swath in the world ot men, Annual Staff, 4 Skating Club, 4 Glee Club, 4 C., 'X , J

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Glee Club, 4 N ti' Y NJ' it I HENRY CONTRERAS Henry, better known as Hank, was a tour year man here at Saints. Until he was called by the Navy, early this year, he had been coming to Saints since the ninth grade and was one ot the stalwarts ot the torward wall ot the Saints tootball team. Tall, dark, and handsome, Hank was quite a socialite during his stay at Saints, and he really had a way with the women. At almost every dance or activity sponsored by the school, you would be certain to tind him the center ot an admiring throng ot the opposite sex. Never one to say much, Hank has the repu- tation ot being the most patient man in the Senior class. The boys have yet to see the time when Henry is really mad. With his personality, we look to see him go tar. WAYNE E. BRYANT A member ot the select Skin you love to touch club, is one of the many Seniors not native to San Diego or even California. Wayne, arriving here to pursue his Sopho- more studies, was tresh from Honolulu's native girls and luxurious tropical sun. Despite the tact that he spent his Junior year at San Diego High, we welcomed him back this year as a Senior, where he is constantly undertoot be- cause ot his stature but is always the one to pick on little squirts like Sanchez. He seems to have math at his fingertips and spends his classroom hours trying to convince Fr. Ryan ot this tact. Wayne, the body and tender man, is a member in good standing ot the trembling tenor section ot Ye Olde Glee Club. He hopes to take a try at the Maritime Academy atter graduation but also holds an ambition to attend the University ot Cincinnati which specializes in electrical engineering. Football, 2, 3, 4