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

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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

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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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it l A ' I Rf N , fly JEAN DEMPSTER Or more affectionately Demp, is one of our more brilliant boys who hails from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Arriving here as a Sophomore, the happy-moron expression on his face has been seen around constantly now tor three years. He generally wanders about with his horse-laugh hanging out, and it sel- dom fails him at odd moments in the class- room. l-le enjoys throwing his transmission, a feat he accomplishes every couple of days. and is a somewhat doubtful member of our Tuesday Crooners. Jean, an active member of the Senior class, is an ardent supporter of all activities, espe- cially the dances, where he is king, Generally, however, he's there for everything and any- thing that has to do with the class and for plenty that doesn't have anything at all to do with the class. A constant' companion of Sanchez and Bryant, he can daily be observed either in a classroom free-for-all or making a quick get- away in Bryant's hot-rod. Prom Committee, 4 Varsity A, 4 Basketball, 4 Augustinian Staff, 4 Skating Club, 4 yi Election Committee, 4 J 3' f Annual Staff, 4 i Glee Club, 4 l Varsity A, 3, 4 Baseball, 3, 4 V Basketball, 2, 3 GEORGE J. DORNBACH George, who didn't arrive until his Junior year, has lent continual spark to the school during his two year stay. Basketball being his passion, it was no sur- prise to find him on the Varsity squad this year. Being high-point man was his constant ambition and when he finally made it he floated around the Patio for weeks. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, G.J., after attending St. Xavier High, made the long trip to the coast to 'enjoy our beautiful weather as viewed from the classroom windows of Saints. A certain charming Hooverette claims most of the poor boy's time when he isn't in school or working on the railroad. ln fact it's ru- mored that George and Jimmie Naumann have formed a lonely hearts at school club. After graduation George hopes to attend college, probably State he says, or else get a white collar job at the Railway Express.