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

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Fr. Staffs When Father Staffs tirst became interested in singing three years ago, he organized only a small Glee Club, but it met with such complete ap- praisal by everyone that he has organized it every year since then. And every Wednesday evening Father Staffs malces his way to St. Patriclcs l-lall, where he and his amateur Carusos meet to sing. During school, Father Starrs' classes are both interesting and pleasant, and his quiclc wit helps relax the tedium ot the involved subjects which he teaches. Despite his heavy schedule ot classes, and other post scholam activi- ties, Father can be seen almost any Saturday trudging across the verdant linlcs in search ot the elusive little white orb, or vigorously hacking his way out ot a sand trap. To the Seniors, Father Starrs will perhaps best be remembered tor his little tale ot a certain titteen-dollar suit lwith two pairs ot .,..,,.,., M Jr.-V f. .. , .1 -1. ., ,Vi . - M fig is ' r. pantsl, which he claims he's still wearing- 32 55 25 ' ..r after nine years. fi 1. ,smug-X r , f i ffi sf ls A 1 525 'miklfm F' Q. if ,M fi? 5433653 ,A , , X Y 'A to .lx Q.

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Fr. Ryan One ot the most energetic, most versatile, and most diligent members ot the faculty, Father Ryan is always happy to do anything which will in any way benefit the school. Father Ryan is perhaps best known for his keen interest in aviation, which he acquired during the summer. l-le has worked unceasingly for many months since then in obtaining a surplus warplane from the Navy, which served to make his aeronautics classes more interesting. lt is practically through his accomplishments alone, with the camera, that this annual and the books which preceded it were not mere type- written sheets. l-lis ingenuity in photography is something envied by pro- fessional experts. Besides these extra-curriculars and a heavy schedule ot classes. Father Ryan can be found almost any afternoon, either in the Physics Lab or in one ot the classrooms, aiding some miscalculating student with his studies. ' 4 I so

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4. ' 2 ' ji Evirf' 'iifw ,,i'ff',y, Q ,Q V i j,A14s -. X 4. ,A-I lu, Hilti-i 'frifll l K QV' Wi' 'x i'l. A rr . 1 r Fr. McDermott lt is to Fr. McDermott that we of Saints owe a deep vote of thanks for his tireless effort in malcing St. Augustine a limelight in the Sports World. This year Father coached football for the fourth consecutive year, and also earned himself the job of coaching basketball. During his stay here, Father has literally talcen the teams, from rags to riches : developed the clubs into fighting outfits with plenty of spirit, and obtained bigger and better competition. ln furthering the activities of the students, he organized the Varsity A Club which has been effectively functioning ever since. The club spon- sored several dances, raffled cash prizes for the purpose of purchasing new basketball uniforms, and imposed a strict law governing the wearing of lettermen sweaters. While acting as the director of the Varsity Club, Fr. McDermott is also the moderator of the Associated Student Body Government. Due to his patience, counsel, and aid the student body activities were tremendous successes. Father's enthusiasm, willingness to help, gen- erosity, and stories of his life and experi- ences rnalce him one of the most popular -f members of the faculty. 'frsffl-is gt is wi