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

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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,

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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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