St Josephs Preparatory Seminary - Yearbook (Holy Trinity, AL)

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SECOND YEAR COLLEGE o unveil the history of the Second Year Men one must revert into the past andconsider their destiny in the light of another seminarian. When God first beckoned these men they were scattered over the map from coast to coast. What caused them to come together here in the little community of Holy Trinity can only be answered by the influ- ence of this particular vocation. For they are here today because of the divine calling which a Bostonian youth once embraced. This youth also lived a seminarian's life and was soon elevated to the dignity of the priesthood. Then he did even greater things for Christ,he became the founder of a religious family, the Family of Missionary Servants. And their very presence gives testimony that Father Judge's magnetic influence over youth has perdured to this day. But Father made it plain in his writings that his aspirants would receive a special assignment. They are to dedicate their lives to the Abandoned Christ and His Missions. In this work they will have to tem- per the spiritual steel of their souls against the anvil of hardship and humility. Of course, this class does not claim to be paragons of these ideals, but they have accepted the challenge and are now on the threshold of Hovltiate. This is the goal they have strived over the past year to attain, namely, that they too will experience and live the privilege ofbecoming members ofFather Judge's family, the Mission- ary Family. How, when one first considers these fifteen aspirants, he can see ln them something reminiscent of Snow White's seven little friends. These jolly dwarfs are thought of as men working assiduously day upon day, always with the idea of utilizing their particualr abilities and characteristics for the common good. Each one joyfully bears his share of responsibility with a family spirit of harmony and co-operation. But,over and beyond being efficient in this common life, the most re- markable thing is how all thier words and actions are branded with a gleeful spirit and unselfish attitude towards one another. Herein lies their unity and success. And here also is where the second year men are soclosely allied. Each of them has his talents and his accomplish- ments in one field or another. This article, then, is just a quick glance over the past year at the lives of these men, relating some of the more noticeable traits of each. That somewhat unenviable task of editing the Spes Gregis has really kept Dick Ohrt on the run this year. Every night he could be seen hustling into the publishing office with one eye staring blankly at the deadline date and tearfully blinking at the dizzy speed of the hall clock. He would stop and scratch his practically bald head in be- wllderment and then go back to work. But Dick got this job done as he did all the rest by utilizing every available moment. For his good sense of values has made him a responsible worker and given him an un- canny knack for 'penny-pinching' the time alloted him for his many tasks. Thisquality is also evident inthe zeal heshows towards studies. He has continually maintained a high scholastic average, especially in the field of history for which he has a profound interest and a well stocked mental library. Following from this interest in history, the discovery of an ancient Spanish Fort is, in part, accreditable to

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Dick's historical queries and diligent exploration. But onecan't loose sight of his athletic capabilities in the glare of his intellectual pursuits. He excels in just about any sport, but once again, he has a specialty. On the hardwood floor he is quite adept as a fast and de- ceptive defender. But, hecan also scoot down the court in the twinkling of an eye and in short order cut two more digits on Holy Trinityls scoreboard. Now one can see that Dick's avid thirst for knowledge and well balanced scale of values will do him proud in the years to come as a Missionarv Servant. Themost humorous fellow inall the college is,beyond all contention, that noble Frenchman, Leo Hissey. A composed exterior, sharp wit and somewhat rotund figure make him a natural stand-in for Buddy Hackett. For, even though Leo is more often than not on the receiving end of a joke, he can always manage to recoil with a masterful retort. Over the years this hasplaced Leo atthe hub of our spirit. But he is as serious as anyone else when it comes time to settle down to the books. He is forever diligent in all his studies and his efforts have gained for him a very respectable average. He isnlt amaster in the athletic field but nonetheless he is a great sports enthusiast and a well versed sta- tistical analyst. And, he is a very orderly and efficient worker in whatever task he is given. One can easily see this in the excellent job he did with the records of the School's Christmas cards and the file card precision with which he organized the workshop. Thus, it can truly be said that Leo, as a priest of God, will surely be an example of Christian humility and sincerity of purpose. Tony Lachner is a stocky Minneapolis fellow who is forever hustling here and there around the campus getting things done. And quite often this hustle, if for no other reason, is to help someone else get some- thing done. No matter how busy Tony might be, when someone needs a little help with a difficult subject or a hard job he is always there with a ready smile and a willing hand. And, in addition to this, he has a personality that leaves one feeling 'right-at-home' around him. Unfortunately for us he spends a great deal of time in the prep room. This year he was co-editor of the Spes Gregis. This was in part due to his five years of photographic work during which he has shown definite artistic taste with a camera. Just scan past issues of the Spes Gregis and you'll find ample examples of his talent. And, although this is a full-scale job in itself, Tony's lively spirit spreads to many other activities, where his talents have not gone unnoticed. His scholastic zeal along with his all-inclusive generosity warranted himthe appoint- ment as dean for the first semester. Tony has truly shown us the truth of the addage that the man who has the most to do gets the most done. But, he's added a little more to it! Whoever has the most to do and does it for the love of God gets the most done and the most back or l . After faithfully following a six weeks correspondence course on how to give a hay fever shot properly, Tom Molloy tacked up his 'shingle' on the infirmary wall. But lest one receive the wrong impression, Tom realised his responsibility in this position and therefore studies assiduously to achieve some efficiency in the medical arts, with the result that he is now quite an accomplished infirmarian. Speaking of studies, Tom is always at his best with a textbook in his hands. As a student he has earned for himself aplace on the Honor Roll everv year. And, besides excelling in the regular language courses, he went on to master Spanish. Whenever someone is baffled by the words of Livy or Xenophon, Tom is always generously prepared to help him clear up the