Aquinas High School - Aquinian Yearbook (Augusta, GA)

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Contents I Dedication......................................... 5 Administration and Faculty ...................... 6 Graduates .......................................15 Junior Class...................................35 Sophomore Class..................................41 Freshman Class...................................46 Sports...........................................51 I Organizations....................................71 Features ........................................85 Advertisements and Sponsors......................96 4

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Significance The upper left hand corner displays the shield bearing the coat of arms of the Diocese of Savannah. In the center is the Cross of Faith. This cross is also the heraldic Cross of St. George, the patron saint of all the monarchs of England who were named after this illustrious saint and martyr of the fourth century. Georgia was named after George II of Great Britain. The four crosses in the cantons of the cross commemorate the historic inci- dent that Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the Federal Constitution on January 2, 1788. On the upper right is a Fleur-de-lis cross which is part of the Domini- can escutcheon. This cross is a symbol of the brilliant Dominican, St. Thomas Aquinas, who, because of his magnificent writings and exemplary life is the patron of Catholic education. St. Thomas Aquinas is the special patron of Aquinas High School. On the lower left is the coat of arms of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The carpenter’s square symbolizes the life and work of the Sisters in imitation of their patron, St. Joseph. The “square” bears the words Humility and Charity, the two virtues which are at once the founda- tion and fruition of all their labors. The lily in full bloom proclaims the vow of Chastity taken by the Sisters. The Fleur-de-lis points to their origin in France. The lower right portrays the symbol of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, whose principal purpose is to work for the glory of God and the honor of the Blessed Virgin. The “A” “M” is the emblem for “Ave Maria,” and the twelve stars symbolize the twelve prerogatives of Mary. The Marist Brothers have a very special devotion to Mary and instill this devotion in their students. Their motto “Ad Jesum per Mariam”—All to Jesus through Mary—is the high ideal towards which all Marists strive. The external ornaments are composed of a collar on which is inscribed the name of the school, the Shamrock which is a symbol of the athletic teams of Aquinas, and a Cross, symbolic of the Faith. The entire achievement is gold, set in a green background, thus depicting the school colors. 3

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Dedication To President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who has left us a priceless heritage, we dedicate the 1964 AQUINIAN. Although he was allotted less than three years in which to exercise his greatness as a loader, the world is clearly better for his leadership. We as Americans can be thankful to God that we were privi leged to have had this man for our President. President Kennedy will remain close to mankind’s heart for generations to come for he was an advocate of peace. He directed his administration through domestic and international crisis. He will be immortalized in history for his wise decisions and his firm hand which helped America survive crippling trials and which encouraged this nation’s advancement in industrial, economic, and scientific fields. But most of all, he will be remembered for his efforts toward global peace. His youth, his vision, his resiliency, his striving to understand the underlying principles of peace gave con- fidence to an anxious waiting world. May we, the citizens of tomorrow, be inspired by the eternal flame of charity that burned so vividly in the heart of John F. Kennedy so that we too will be instruments of peace and some day join him in the Divine Peace Corps in Heaven. May he rest in peace. 5