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

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The jolly appearance of Joe Striker never fails to boost our class morale into esthetic space. Although his plump dimensions and shy dis- position are often the target of innumerable quips, Joe is the master of them all with his witty retorts and quick laughter. If there can be any one special quality that radiates his personality it would be a spirit of self-sacrifice. Joe is always there when we need a helping hand. This communal awareness made itself manifest in his spirit of co-operation for Vocation Day ceremonies and stellar esprit for the Turkey Bowl rally. We call him the little Pharisee because he obeys the letter of the law during morning silence even to the point of us- ing sign language t k f th ' t ls. Our budding sciemtzit i2f'thg gfglyaof Biology is Joe Burger. When Joels eyes aren't glued to the specs under the microscopic slides he is skillfully applying himself to molding fashionable 'knic-knacks' down in the ceramic shop. He is also a member of the Schola Cantorum where he harmonizes his musical vocal cords to the resonance and vigor of Gregorian chant. Joe also shows a talent for novel ideas and one especially, the Barber Shop Quartet, helped cop top honors at the Mardi Gras celebration Big 'Buck' 0'Donnell isthe 'old pro' of our class. He follows every sport on the campus as closely as the bookies watched the horsesin our high school musical. This year, however, Buck layed aside his sta- tistics books and added his several hundred pounds tothe bulwark of football squad. Buck's fame is pivoted mainly around his role as our irreplaceable jester . It is his dead pan comedy which hefollows up with his robust jelly-like laugh that makes him such anamiable fellow. Whenever Buck steps foot on the stage this natural disposition dubs him animmediate success. His latest renditions of a reformed 'HotBox' dancer really left everyone agasp with laughter. Yes, Buck is our en- thusiast for smiling faces par excellence. Pat Evans isnoted for his quiet disposition and few words, but this is really a contrast to the energy exerted in everything else from e- lectricity to studies. Pat has spent many an hour working in the nega- tive andpositive field of resistors and 'ham sets'. This year he real- ly put his shoulder to the school grindstone by helping to initiate ano install a new P.A. system of telephones. In the stillness of the Classroom, Pat is a proficient worker and this intellectual caliber has fructified for Pat in the blossom of excellent grades. We often kid Pat about being the 'Me Worry?' type, but his fine results at pro- jects and studies prove that we are only joking. Someone once remarked that the middle name of Pat Powers was Ed- ward and, thus, we have ever since dubbed him by his initials, PEP. And this nick-name certainly reflects thevigorous personality of our short and stocky classmate. Pep is forever hustling here and there around campus getting things done. During work periods he is general manager for the work shop. He has done a commendable job here but hasn't yet figured out a way of hanging those brooms sofar above his head. And once again he was able, despite his size, to do very well in football as the smallest end in Holy Trinity history. Pat enjoys Spring the most, however, because at this time he can improve his skillful con- tortions from the diving board as well as loosen up hisbicep s at his favorite game of 'pasture pool.

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SOPHOIVIORES s the Sophomore class of '58-'59 witnesses the cl'osin9 of 3fl0th? year, we like to reminisce just for a moment on the highlights of this year. It has been a memorable one which has left us a knapsack of mem- ories to sustain us during ourvacation. We have enyoyed the moments of laughter and frivolityg we have likewise weathered the hardships and headaches. But soon these will no doubt slip into our subconscious and only the one, outstanding memory will remain. This memory will ne- ver be forgotten. It will increase as the years themselves. Yes, the word is class spirit. Class spirit in which the achievement of one is th em f ll. , . . eLomokior:gy Baci? over the year, all of us find JOY 'n th0U9ht5 and Ve- collections gf our classmates. what they have done,now it is ours: and what is now ours is enriched because of the achievements of each one. So in this article we have set out to give you in a few snatched thoughts a deeper insight into the Sophomore class. In knowing these fellows you will come to understand what the intangible elements are that compose class spirit. For each of these men is the author and recipient of their particular class spirit. Joel Courtwright comports a fine Southern disposition which had un- doubtedly added in an exemplary manner to the spirit of our class. In every activity it seems that his small stature has a hard time enclos- ing his generous heart which isnlt happy unless helping others. And this sunny disposition is evidenced also in his athletic endeavors, For he not only excelled in the fields of track, football, and bgsket- ball but, even more lasting, his example herein is certainly that of a tum Sportsman. Yes, Joel is a twinkling star fgr Us whose light we arecertainly proud to follow. The only vice-president in the school with a colorful Southern drawl is Joe Shaffer. And equally as distinguishable in Joe is his all-in- clusive personality. This is brought out by the fact that Joey is ever ready to develop his talents totheir fullest. One instance is his fine development in the skill of carpentry where he is our high school handyman with a hammer and nail- Another is his athletic pursuits. Joe Played on the J.V. and, at the close ofthe season, advanced tothe Var- Sit! quintet for the annual tournament. And this potential of Joe's for advancement is the same in virtually every sport and activity on the campus where his sportsmanship coupled with leadership will always be a credit to Saint Joseph's. The many interests and talents of Bob 'Bon-Bon' Brown make him out as a truly diligent seminariani and a natural leader as our class presi- dent. His inquisitive personality and intellectual astuteness has won the honor roll laurels for him once again this year. And only not is Bob one of our intellectual genii, but he has also proven himself to be an all-around fellow in practically every channelof the school schedule. In the winter he participates in junior varsity basketball. and follows this up in the spring with baseball. As a member of the Schola Cantorum, Bob seems right-at-home with musical notes. This fac- llity sparkled Bob's dramatic impersonation of a lady sergeant in a temperance group at the annual high school musical.

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