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

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is usually content to remain more or less quiet and reserved.BUt Let's not attempt to analyze the proverbial book from its cover. Pat is, quite tothe contrary, one of the most energetic fellows imaginable. In that somewhat nebulous field of modern art he certainly possesses true talent. For though Pat never mentions it, one of his works re- ceived honorable mention before a National Board sponsored by the Cathedical Guild. As editor of The Prepster, Pat also linked this ar- tistic ability with a vivid imagination and came up with an equally polished publication. But even more significant is the fact that he is one of few veteran editors who can boast of meeting the monthly dead- line. Andthis punctuality is not only evident here, but in any assign- ment he is given. In fact, it is typically and peculiarly Pat. On the lighter side ofseminary life he is just as outstanding. He has a great sense of humor and has become renowned for his 'weasel' habit of can- vassing door to door, with hand extended for extras from Mom's Care Packages' to relieve the nutritional need! Pat also has a great deal of school spirit and at the same time sets an example of obedience to the rules and discipline, which we can't help but admire. This should put him in good stead with both God and men when he eventually dons the Missionary garb and sets out for Christ. Ever since Will Booth entered Saint Joseph's his name has become linked with varsity sports. That would seem to be the most outstanding part of his make-up, for instance, in basketball - the fact that his grace and accuracy have made him the kingpin of the varsity. But not sol In anything Hill does, his actions reflect his high goal and pur- pose - the priesthood. He's a serious enough student to pursue his studies dilipently and master them as tools for later on. His sincere effort is evident in everything, from the smallest fix-it jobs to major projects. with will it is the principle that counts: he is not satisfied until he has reached precision. Zealous is the word for his activity - in anything. Hisconcern for sincere effort lets the results flow naturally. Will has made his mark at Holy Trinity as beinga fellow who will be remembered not only for his athletic abilities, but for his seriousness as a student and at the same time for his truly amiable personality. His spirited methods have sparked many a 'family' enterprise at the seminary. The only regrets with Will's entering the Hovitiate this fall is that one will miss his agility on the basket- ball court, and even more the zest and sunny character which stands out in his personality and can't help but be admired. This, then, is a sketch of the Second Year College men. What the future holds for each of these aspirants to the priesthood will depend to a large extent on the spiritual foundation laid on the second half of their journey - as major seminarians. But the future is bright at this milestone in their lives as theytake the first giant step towards becoming members of Father Judge's family. Perhaps the liberty can be taken here to dedicate this journey to the Mother of Christ. For she lived and experienced the privileges and privations as Mother to the First Seminarian along this road, Christ, in Whose footsteps these men are striving to walk.

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The friendly spirit so indicative in all Jim Prylevs actions ma.ks him asone of the most jovial men in the Second Year. Jim has the laud- able trait ofbeing able, on the one hand, to appreciate the light side of the rose, wh5le,on the other hand, giving the thorn the concern and seriousness that it demands, And when he combines this good cheer with an adroit handling of words and ideas that he always seems to produce something worthy ofnote, The recording work he did for the Turkey Bowl is just one example of that virtue which he appears to be continually striving to perfect, namely, the family Spirit of co-operation. He even employs his dramatic finesse in the interests of school morale. For his comical impersonations of a variety of characters - for in- stance, his Mardi Gras pantomime of a Chinese laundry man- surely sets an example of one way of directing an ability for the profit and en- joyment of the whole student body. In the quiet confines of the class- room Jim approaches studies with a keen insight and searching mind. This scholarly attitude appears most forceably in his skill with the slide rule and compass of the mathematical circle of the curriculum, but his modern day renditions of the profound chronicles of Livy draw the most acclaim from classmates and prof alike. Yes,Jim will surely attain that goal which Father Judge considered so necessary tothe family unit of the Missionary Servants - a jocund spirit. All the characteristics of an all-around seminarian seem to lie in that big, friendly Irishman, Mike Keown. He has many talents which ex- tend into many fields, and he employs these talents with a lively in- terest allhis own. He not only takes pride in doing an assignment well but also sticks at it until he sees that is if finished and completed. This trait is seen in his determination to fully develop an ability he has no matter in what vein of his life.Early inthe year his zealous efficiency in the manual trades were tapped when he was placed in charge of servicing the school vehicles. Then again he has steadily improved his vocal ability with the result that he has become one of the foremost choristers in the Schola Cantorum. He has also achieved notable Dosition in the field of athletics. For, he has seen many creditable years of action with the varsity basketball and baseball squads. These are only a few examples which reflect a great deal more than one sees on this paper. For, deep down, Mike has an undiscrimi- nating heart for self-sacrifice and a peculiar sociable personality that should certainly prove to be his forte as a future Missionary Servant. A fellow who can always keep his own spirit high and at the same time raise others to the same level will surely do a class proud. ln the Second Year this could certainly be that good-natured Brooklynite, John Kiernan. Just one of many marks indicative of this would be his peculiar ability at word-painting. John's good taste inrecounting some of the more glaring faux pas committed by his classmates is always a booster for anyone submerged a few fathoms in problems. But John's ex- ample is by no means confined within these limits alone. His con- ciousness of the lasting values of good sportsmanship coupled with a sportsman's desire to win stands out inall his actions on the athletic field. And if this is any indication of success, then his exploits on both the basketball court as well as the baseball diamond have been well invested. This is, admittedly, far from being a complete picture of John's personality, but it certainly serves as ample reflection on the other qualities which areequally laudable andwhich will undoubted- ly blend into forming another Christ in the deepest significance. That plump, Southern patriot from Florida would be Pat Liteky. Pat

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FIRST YEAR COLLEGE i there! Don't just stand outside looking! Come on in! Welcome to the College Rec Room! lt's pretty crowded right now, I'll admltv but it's always a lot more fun when everYb0dV'S here- What's that? Things seema little lively? They sure are. AsEd Murphy would say, 'The joint's really jumpingl'Who'sEd Murphy? Why he's that lively little guy with thered hair, the one who's telling a joke right now tothe group of fellow around the card table. From the way they're laughing, I imagine ol' Ed's come up with another good one from his bag ofjokes. But Ed doesn't spend all his time joking: he also manages to spend a good deal of his time over in the oratory where he's been sacristannow for about ayear. When he's not busy shining candlesticks, Ed makes good use of his talent on the basketball court - good enough, in fact, to earn him a place on the varsity. And when you consider that Ed's also a member of the choir, you can see he's quite an all- around fellow. And speaking of 'all around fellows', right next to Ed murphy, sits the Hoosier State's lone contribution, Charlie Woods ithose things in his hands are canasta cardsl. One of the college card-sharks, Charlie has been known to play for blood when he sits down at a canasta game. But that's typical of Chas: whatever he does, he nuts a full effort into it. when he's over in the oratory, where he forms the second half of the Murphy Gwoods combination, Charlie energetically bustles around and succeeds in keeping everything spotless. Whether he's on the bas- ketball court, the softball diamond, or down playing volleyball, his hustling spirit manages to secure for him a more than fair share of success. Why, you know, when Charlie twisted his ankle earlier this year, he tried so hard to make it a really-big-show, that the infirma- rian had to take his crutches away from him. Our infirmarian, by the way, is Val Ganter. Although I've got to admit that he isn't a graduate from any one of the better medical schools, fthe Cub Scouts gave him anhonorary merit badge in First Aidl. Still, with one eye on his patient and the other on a Red Cross Manual, Val manages to keep us all pretty healthy. when not up to his neck in asoirins, helikes to spend most of his free time down at the gym where he has developed his ball handling to such a degree that, this year, Val snared a place on the Varsity Basketball team. Besides sports and studies, writing poetry also occupies some of Val's time. Though his verses may never rank him with Homer, Horace, or Shakespeare, still they've provided us with an awful lot of entertainment. Entertainment is one thing our class never lacks. Those two fellows over there with the accordions - Don Guilford and Tom Suhr - are two of Hoiy Trinitv's top music makers. The one with the red face? That's Don Guilford. Though his humility for is it Shyness?l won't let him admit it, his talents are.in no way limited tothe field or music. His oratorical powers have won him fame, Qlofy. and the nickmane, 'Eagle'. Don has also been elected custodian of thevocation Club, an office which he capably fills. when work peri- od rolls around, Don hauls out his rusty hedge clippers and proceeds to give everyone that clean-cut, Yul Brynner-type haircut. Seriously th0U9h, Don IS quite a barber and, if he gets any better, may start Chafglng for his services. Uur other musician. Tom Suhr, is a new fellow here at Holy Trinity. Because of his friendly disposition and willingness to Pf0Vide enter- tainment forany occasion, Tom has been awelcome addition to our class,