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

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SENIORS ne more year completed, one more step closer to our goal! As the school doors of I959 are closing, we are mindful that each class moves UP One Qfade Bigher. All the classes have just completed what was re- quired of them for the year: and since they must have had a lot M experiences, they probably have quite a story to tell. If we take a Il ll ll look around the campus, we can find the eight '59ers of the Senior Class making their contributions to school activities... Playing the piano up in the music room or playing the organ up in the choir loft, can be seen the first man, Fred Amato, who hails from Brooklyn, New York. He is quite an artist on the '88'. when we have a party or celebration here, everyone is sure to be pleasantly enter- tained by his vaudeville talents, since he loves to get up and sing or dance. He often gets some of the other fellows tegether and sings old favorites or italian songs with them. It also goes without saying that Fred is a diligent student. GIVE Mlke the Dat and chalk up a rung give him the basketball and write down two more pointsg pass him the football and watch a touch- down scored. Yes, put Mike Harvey on the team and watch him go. What- ever game is being played, Mike appears at the top of the list as a high scorer of points or for leading a team to victory, Mike's home- town is North Caldwell, New Jersey. He has done pretty well in his studies and hits them hard when they become difficult. He is a grand fellow and helps keep an interesting thing going. when we go to work on something such as the class project, we can always find Mike lend- a strong hand. We can find Pat down at the gym anytime during our free periods. Patrick Quinn comes from Chicago but has spent part of his life on the 'Auld Sodn. Besides the gym, the reading room in the library is his next favorite place to pass the time. He is a swell companion to have around because of his tremendous good old nlrish Spirit llf you ever need a favor, Pat will gladly lend a hand. Besides being a Honor Roll regular, Pat is one of the Jayvee high scorers. If you have a good joke, tell it to Pat, since he likes to hear one - and tell a few of his own. lt's almost time for a big event or a play, and over in the Prep- rcummwesee one of the staff members rapidly getting theprograms ready. The programs are out in no time and done neatly. This staff member is Bob Jackline from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If he's not in the Prep- room, he's in the high school building studying, shooting baskets down at the gym, or sitting over in the rec room, having a good time with some of the other fellows. Anyone is sure to enjoy Bob's com- pany, because he is full of good humor. This is clearly shown at times when our spirits may be low and he comes along and cheers us up by telling some amusing story or joke. Out in the garden, planting rosebushes or pulling weeds is one of our Midwesterners, Ambrose Owens. Amby comes from iowa, and therefore he was picked as a gardener. Amby is the classls A-I quartermaster general due to the fact that he frequently provides the class with home-made cookies and cake, which he received from home. Hereally gets his studies down well and shows a pursuance in them, Amby makes up quite a part of the Senior Class with his wholehearted participation in class projects. Coming out of the darkroom, where he has just finished developingn some film, is Edward Koscinski. Ed is another native of Chicago. 'Gabor

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ha i n- . . C FULiZ low up ofthe chair working onthe fluorescent bulbs is Charlie Gordon. Many moons ago he was dubbed 'Worm' - somehow it has stuck- BY this time we ought to be calling him 'Glow-Worm because he D015 the charge into theclass. He manages to keep us asteady current of chatter and you have to be on your toes to keep up with him. He'd probably in- vite you to his room but he'd have to move out his turtle, birds, and hls various other animal friends. Gordon's straight-man is standing right next to him. That's Antonio Ernaldo Rodriguez, our country cousin from South of the Border, Only the vivacity of Gordon can keep pace with Tonito. if you can catch him while he's not looking, slip on some Latin-American music and roll up the rug-But. lhad better tell you the most noticeable facet of Tonito. That's his disposition. Just about anyone will agree that he has the best personality among us - nothing can wipe that smile from his face or take the words of cheer from him. Ifsomeone tells you that the fastest thing alive isthe hummingbird, don't believe it! Just take a long lookat Lowell Neuzil fthe fellow in the corner ...lSure, helsnot moving much nowbut give him a typewriter, or,better yet, some track shoes and watch him go.Where did he acquire all this speed? ln the Prep Room naturally! When something must be typed rapidly, he sits down and zips it off. when a message is to be delivered immediately, we give it to Neuzil and it's as good as there. Lowell exemplifies devotedness. There is no wasted moment in his life- he has no time to spare. in sharp contrast, look at the fellow next to him. That's Brendan Harrington. Looks harmless enough, doesn't he? Don't let looks fool you. You should have seen him in action a few days ago. Right in the midst of the battle was Brendan. The game was Charades, the score was close... But that's a story for another time. What causes this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation? We can only suggest a cause - his quiet wit. This has been developed over the years and now we reap the benefits. But the more serious side of Brendan lies in the class room where he represents our challenge to Einstein. Now never let it be said that he has built-in brains. Brendan's achievement is the result of oainstaking labor. Something's missing from the room but I can't quite place it. Oh, thereheis! How could I overlookDick Miles.That's'Woodsie's' partner at thecanasta table. At present, in ordinary life, Dick is challenging Charlie for the honor of throwing the most weight around in the class. His poundage does not stop him from participating in all theactivities with more than the ordinary amount of vim. Where does he get all his spirit and 'go'? Some people say that it comes from his room mate, Ed Murphy but the theory doesn't hold much water. For the past five years he has been exercising quite a bit of influence on all those around him... just look inon Latin and Greek classes -he's got Father Vincent using his favorite suffix, 'erinon. Dick tacks that to almost every worj in his vocabulary from 'viperino' to 'Dickerino'. Down at the bottom or the heap, iyou can't see him right nowlis John Kavanaugh. l think he's the only fellow in the college who can claim that he never sees the Sun. As he puts it, 'There's always a few of You clods in the way.' There he is now, crawling from behind the couch. He wasprobably after the latest Newsweek Magazine. As far as I can see, thatfs about the only thing he never seems to get tired of. H9 hasahilfld In every pudding and so most of his time is occupied. Yet, somehow, hehas always time to read this or that. For years .What? You nave to go? Well take it eas d b k t We'll still be here- and ' ' ' y gn come ac nex year' . we'll be just as noisy and happy as ever.

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as we have affectionately dubbed him is the strong man of the class and the 'bouncern at our parties. When softball rolls around, Ed is one of the most sought after catchers in the league. Many a base runner has been picked off by Ed. He is another member of the Yearbook staff. Quite a bit of his free time is spent in planning the photo- graphic layouts of the annual. In the dormitory appears the tall, slender figure of Jim Mellonig, listenin intently to his radio. From this scene you can readily see 9 that Jim likes to keep on the nTop Tenn. Jim's height he helped to nents this year: and he control the backboards against the Jayvee oppo turned in a creditable performance every game. During the World Series only two words are ever uttered from his lips: 'the Braves.' This Mil- waukee man is always found studying very hard, believing in the maxim that the mental as well as the physical balance of a manmust walk hand ln hand. Bringing this Senior octagon to a close is the Minnealolis migrant, W h s often Wayne Carlson. Class president for the past two years, ayne a graced the honor roll andhas always impressed his schoolmates with his sincerity and zeal. These ere the eight young men who will begin their first steps into college next year. They have persevered thus far with thegrace of God. May they all attain their goal and at last be able to swell the ranks of the Missionary priesthood. Nihil Nisi Optimum