Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1937 volume:

THE SPIRE 1937 George Edward Gornto, ' 3. Editor George R. Armstrong. 37 George McMants. ' 37 Associate Editors Robert Wray Rankin, ' 37 Business Manager Patrick Vincent O ' Leary. 38 M. Mahany Ray. Jr.. ' 38 Assistant Business Managers AUTOGRAPHS Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And never brought to miri ? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days 6 auld long syne? So long till September! HE SPI ' ° n Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Seven Issued by the CLASS of ' 37 BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Belmont. North Carolina lull THE 1937 SPIRE 53056 BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE DEDICATION This Book is Dedicated to the eleven BENEDICTINES, who, leaving all things, came fifty-two years ago to Gaston County in North Carolina, and. erected this Abbey to the Glory of God, to the Spread of Religion, to the Advancement of Learning. It is placed in Memory ' s Shrine by the Class of ' 37 that the names of these Founders may be known to those who enjoy the fruit of their sacrifice and labor. Leo Haid, Abbot-Bishop Willibald Baumgartner Julius Pohl William Mayer Melchior Reichert Felix Hintemeyer Patrick Donlon Walter Leahy Roman Kirchner George Lester BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE FOREWORD rpHIS BOOK, issued by the Class of ' 37. is designed for the Students of Today, the Students of Yester- day, and the Members of Belmont Abbey Community. To the Students of Today it will be a permanent rec- ord in text and picture of College Friends and College Activities of 1936-1937. It will be a memento of days which will grow dearer as they merge into the To the Students of Yesterday, the Book will bring to mind places familiar and loved in days now gone; it will recall Classmate and Teacher, once met daily in lecture hall and on campus, but whose names and faces the passing years have dimmed; it will enable them to live again, in the record of student activities, their own student days. To the Members of the Belmont Abbey Community, it will be another link forged in the chain of service stretching down the years; it will help them to keep in mind the kindly thought and interest which they bear the students of today when these shall have be- come the students of yesterday. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE LEGEND OF BOOKS + ON THE CAMPUS FACULTY THE COLLEGE THE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOOTBALL BASKETBALL THE YEAR OUR ADVERTISERS . SK8 BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE N T M In A P BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE SPIRE THE SPIRE A mightu Symbol Reared by human hands To point the fact That man Earth bound Must upward striae To full communion With his fellow man To perfect union With his God. WiM-A ■■■■- ' ■i-.xlAWa BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE SPIRE : ■- .. gSk B Mfci- v jj T, 1 ' jf VM ' TJ. . ' TV JJJ yy S j L3T rSfllwi i F l f k y ft - ! i ■ j £! ■ ■. ' T ,: CwKTaBuifcH ■ •  •.. ■ ■ . ' S ; ' ' i 1 ■ Iff; m PW ■ Lb ; BHP gte IN CAMPUS WOODS BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE COLLEGE AVENUE BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE SPIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE CLOISTER AND THE COLLEGE BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE . • M; IN THE CLOISTER GARDEN BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ■ V.V. ..V ■■■ ■•: ■ ' ■ IbfieP THE HMD GYMNASIUM BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE c=S88BS8Sra8S8l THE ABBEY CATHEDRAL BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Psl ► • ■■ P? 4 ? i  rtffitTT ' yi ? if ' J H f: ' ■ 1 K J Iff w iE Sa 1 -■- m % ■ -nil J v-v • DOWNHILL TO THE GROTTO BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE F A L T y Page eighteen BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BENEDICT OF NURSIA 480-547 Sage — Saint Monk— Lawgiver Teacher — Patriarch. He grasped the Torch Of Religion and Learning As it lay dying In the Western World And passed it down the Centuries. Page nineteen BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE THE RT. REV. VINCENT G. TAYLOR, O.S.B., D.D. President Page Twenty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE FATHER CUTHBERT ALLEN O.S.B., A.M. Vice-President and Rector, Head of the Department oj Social Sciences, Instruc- tor in Religion and English. A B „ Belmont Abbey A.M., Catholic University FATHER FLORIAN CHECKHART O.S.B., A.B. Treasurer, Instructor in Latin and English. A.B., Belmont Abbey FATHER EUGENE EGAN O.S.B, A.B. Chaplain, Head oj the Department oj Religion, Faculty Adviser to The Spire and to Contact. A.B., Belmont Abbey FATHER JOSEPH TOBIN O.S.B. , A.M. Dean, Head oj the Department oj Mathematics, Instructor in Science. A.B., Belmont Abbey A.M., University of Pennsylvania Page Twenty-one - BELMONT ABBEY COLLEiE THE 1937 SPIRE Page Twenty-tu BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ■ FATHER ALCUIN BAl ' DERMANN O.S.B., A.B. Instructor in Social Sciences. A.B., St. Anselm ' s FATHER RAPHAEL ARTHUR O.S.B., A.M. Head oj the Department oj English, Instructor in Social Sciences. A.B, Belmont Abbey A.M.. Notre Dame FATHER RICHARD GRAZ O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Foreign Languages and Mathematics. A.B., Belmont Abbev FATHER ADELARU BOUYILLIERS O.S.B., A.M.. Mus. Dr. Instructor in Foreign Languages. A B., St. Anselm ' s B.S., Ecole Bossuet. Paris A.M., St. Anselm ' s Mus. Dr.. Pontifical Institute, Rome FATHER SEBASTIAN DORIS O.S.B., A.M. Head oj the Department oj Foreign Languages. A.B. Belmont Abbey A.M . Catholic University FATHER PATRICK DONAHUE O.S.B., A.B. Instructor in Foreign Languages. A.B., Belmont Abbev MR. EDWARD D. CAHILL A.M. Head oj the Department oj Science. Instructor in Mathematics. A B.. Boston College A ' .M., Boston College MR. HOWARD WHEELER B.S. Head oj the Department oj Physical Education, Instructor in Social Sciences. B.S , University of Illinois Page Tuenly-lhree BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Page Twenty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE . .. ' :• ' . : . , ;.;-;.: FATHER RE.MBERT J O.S.B.. A.B. conn Instructor in Religion. A.B.. Belmont Abbey FATHER VINCENT P. CAMPBELL O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Mathematics. A.B.. Belmont Abbey FRATER BRENDAN nOOLEY O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Mathematics A.B.. Belmont Abbey FRATER MARTIN HAYES O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Business Administration A.B.. Belmont Abbey FRATER ANSELM BIGGS O.S.B., A.B. Instructor in Foreign Languages. FRATER DANIEL BARAN O.S.B. Student Assistant in Business. FRATER BEDE LIGHTN ' ER O.S.B. Student Assistant in Foreign Languages. A.B., Belmont Abbey FRATER GABRIEL STUPASKY O.S.B. Student Assistant Librarian. Page Twenty-Jive T In Page Twenty-six L L BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Page Twenty-seven BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE FRANK McKEE Gaston ta, N. C. Frank Post Grad. Frank comes from the capital of the county, just ten miles from Abbey. After completing his junior and Sophomore years he returned for post graduate work. He intends to be an e ' ectrical engineer, and next year goes to Duke. RANDOLPH SILYERSTEIN Gastonia, N. C. Randy Post Grad. Randy also hails from thriving and energetic Gas- tonia. He is another of last year ' s grads who re- turned this year for special work. Next year he will be in business in his home town. ROBERT PAYNE ALEXANDER Charlotte, N. C. Bob- Bob is one of the boys from the near-by big city. Although quiet in manner, he is full of pep and vigor, and has been active in class affairs. He will be long remembered bv his friends. Bob expects to be a BOVOLOGIST. Pnge Twenty-eight CELMONT ABCZY C( -- ' .■I ALEXANDER E. ANDERSEN , JR. Bristol, Tenn. Swede ' Swede is Tennessee ' s publicity agent for the Abbey ?nd its territory His motto: Let Thines Take Car.? of Themselves. Class President, Freshman ' .56, Sophomore ' 37; Football ' 35; Piedmont Club 35- ' 37; Pser Club ' 37. He plans to go next year to Washington and Lee. GEORGE RANKIN ARMSTRONG Gastonia, N. C. Doc Doc has been in the midst of everything at Abbey. He ' s a real friend and ar? excellent student. Spire Staff ' 37. He plans to study Medicine next year at Southern Methodist. KENNETH BALDWIN Belmont, N. C. Ken A boy who comes from within a half hour ' s stroll of the Abbey. His popularity in Belmont is great, and he is equally popular in school. Next year Ken will probably attend North Carolina State. Page Twenty-nine BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE . JOHN EDMUND BARRY Wilmington, N. C. Johnny Johnny is noted at the Abbey for two things, his splendid school spirit and his big voice. Football ' 35, ' 36, Baseball ' 36, ' 37; Monogram Club ' 36, ' 37; Piedmont Club ' 36, ' 37; Glee Club ' 37. Why can ' t I . . . is his favored expression. Next year johnny goes to Mount St. Mary ' s. JAMES CRUMP Norfolk, Va. Buddy Buddy ' s greatest weakness is blondes. His favor- ed expression Oh, Boy! Basketball ' 36, ' 37, cap- tain in ' 37, Baseball ' 36, ' 37; Piedmont Club ' 36, ' 37; president ' 37. Plans for next year, uncertain. THEODORE FRAZER Charleston, W. Va. Frazoo Teddy is the Abbey ' s only Republican and enjoys it. His favored expression is Excuse me, Father. Football ' 35, ' 36, Captain in ' 36; Boxing ' 36; Con- tact Staff ' 35, ' 37. Pser Club ' 37; Monogram Club ' 36, ' 37; Piedmont Club ' 35, ' 37. Next year Ted plans to further his education at the University of West Virginia. WILLIAM JOHN GEARON WOONSOCKET, R. I. Frog Bill is one of our Yankee Boys and one of the most popular boys in school. He can usually be heard telling the world You see what I meair? Football ' 36, ' 37; Boxing ' 36; Baseball ' 36, ' 37; Monogram Club ' 36, 37; Pser Club ' 37; Spire Staff ' 37. Next year he goes to Massachusetts Tech. Page Thirty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE GEORGE EDWARD GORXTO Richmond, Va. Gorntie George is characterized by sincerity and good humor These qualities have made him many friends. He favors Hev as an expression. Editor of Spire ' 37; Glee Club ' 37; Dramatic Club ' 35. Next year he will rah-rah fcr the University of Virginia. CHARLES AUGUSTUS HOBBS. JR. Mount Holi.y, X. C. ■ ' Ma;termind Mount Hol ' y is only two miles from the Abbey During his stay at the Abbey C. A. has been one of our most pleasant local contacts. He ' s a jolly good fe ' low ; hi: happy disposition attracts and holds friends. Next year C. A. goes to Georgia Tech. WILLIAM HULL Charlotte, X. C. ••Bill Bi ' l came to the Abbey for the first time in Sep- tember last, but in a short time had made himself like an old timer. All his classmates wish that he had been with them longer. He expects to enter business in Charlotte after completing his Abbey courses ARTHUR JENKINS Belmont, X. C. Art Art is one of the quietest of students except when singing Timber. He is an interested participant in- all class affairs, and will be greatly missed, when he enters business in September. Page Thirty-one BELMONT ABBE Y COLLEGE :SSSS8SS6 R :. JOHN VICTOR McAULIFFE Charleston, S. C. Charleston Charlie A tall, serious looking lad, always with a prank up his sleeve. Dick Tracy is his favorite character in literature, and O yeah his favorite expression. Piedmont Club ' 35, ' 37; Class Officer ' 37. Next year he goes to the University of North Carolina. HOWARD McKENZIE Gastonia, X. C. Philosopher Mac spends most of his time philosophizing. Al- though the smallest member of the grad class, he sure fills the gap with what it takes. Next vear he goes to Notre Dame. GEORGE EDWARD McMANUS Newport, R. I. Mac Mac took the Abbey with his free and easy ways. His Take it easy, boys, is often heard around the campus. Piedmont Club ' 35; Editor Contact ' 35, ' 37; Abbey Players ' 35; Associate Editor Spire ' 37; Pser Club ' 37. Next year he goes to Columbia. ROBERT WRAV RANKIN Gastonia, N. C. Bob Bob is well known to everyone connected with the Abbey and equally well and widely known in his home town, growing Gastonia. Manager Football ' 35, ' 37; Basketball ' 37; Business Manager Spire ' 37. Next year he goes to Duke. Page Thirty-two BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE FROXTIS JOSEPH RODGERS Saluda, S. C. Gus When Gus graduates. Abbey will lose one of her oldest and most popular students. Gus started in the Prep School. Piedmont Club ' 35, ' 37; Football ' 36, ' 37; Vice-President of the Sophomore Class. Next year Gus goes to Mount St. Mary ' s. LESTER STOWE Charlotte, X. C. Les Les is another Abbey Boy from Charlotte. Pied- mont Club ' 35, ' 36. Les stands well in class and with hi: classmates. Foll owing graduation he will enter bus : ness in Charlotte. WILLIAM FREDERICK TOPHAM Roanoke, Va. Bill Quite a hand at bridge, and a grand slam with the boys. Next year Franklin and Marshall will claim Bill as a pre-med. He has been a moving fac- tor in Piedmont Club work. Certiny is his favor- ite expression. Piedmont Club ' 35, 37. WALTER BOXD WATSOX Ranlo, X. C. Gautier W. B. is one of the most popular students coming to the Abbey. Treasurer Sophomore Class, Football ' 35, ' 36; Baseball ' 36. Next year he will take up Textile Engineering. Page Thirly-thr BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE nE 1937 SPIRE A GROUP OF FRESHMEN OFFICERS Mahany Ray Woodrow Wilson Price Fercuson Patrick O ' Learv President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The Freshman of ' 37 have been energetic and progressive, developing initiative and a strong spirit of school loyalty. Coming in September from nearby cities and towns, from places afar and far separated from each other, they were organized in a few weeks, and operating as the FRESHMAN CLASS of 3 7. The first year at the Abbey will live long in the memories of the Freshmen. The Rat Caps, the Piedmont Initiation, Classmates starring in football, basketball and other sports, the Class Dance at the Belmont Community House, the Sophomore Banquet in June, these and a hundred other incidents and events will abide with them long after Abbey and the things of Abbey have passed into the past. Each year the departing Sophomores have delivered the student traditions and heritage of the school to the Freshmen. The duty of the Freshman is to preserve, invigorate, and increase them. The departing Sophomores usually left the Abbey carrying with them doubts as to their successors ability to carry on worthily. Not so this year. The Sophomores are proud of the Freshman Class, and are confident that they are leaving Abbey in the hands of able, earnest, and devoted men. Page Thirty -four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ■ ■ ■ . ' THE ■ - THE ABBEY FROM THE SOUTH Page Thirty-five BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE T Ml u n i if nl Page Thirty-six n L BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE te i-MXA- ' .O ■• %-■, .■.: ■,..- . - -. ; -; Page Thirty-seven BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE Burger Chadwick Gass, Martin Cronin Harris Davidson HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Francis Xavier Burger Frank Atlanta, Ga Frank came to the Abbey in ' 33- ' 34. Ramblers Basketball ' 34- ' 35; Varsity Basket- ball ' 36- ' 37; Piedmont Club ' 36- ' 37; Altar Boys ' Society ' 34-37. Hopes to attend pre- mcd. school next year. Louis Stephen Chadwick LoVEABLE Lou Fernandina, Fla. Louis has been in the Ramblers Club since ' 34. Letterman, Boxing ' 36; Ramblers Bas- ketball ' 37; Altar Boys ' Society ' 37. Returns to Abbey for Junior College work. James Joseph Cronin Jimmy Savannah, Ga Jimmy is one of the original Ramblers, ' 35- ' 37. Boxing Team ' 3S- ' 36; Contact Staff ' 35- ' 37. Returns next year to Abbey. William Arthur Davidson Peanuts Plymouth, N. C. Started at Abbey in ' 35. Piedmont Club ' 35- ' 37; Football Team ' 36- ' 37; Monogram Club ' 37. Next year? Martin Jerome Gass Marty Charlotte, N. C. Came to Abbey in ' }} Baseball ' 36; Foot- ball ' 36-37; Monogram Club ' 36- ' 37; Returns to Abbey next year. Robert David Harris Bob Belmont, N. C. Another Boy of ' 35. Lives on luck, says he. Outstanding and companionable. Returns to Abbey next year. Page Thirty-eight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Kabas Ketchum Tatum McCaskey Williams Stanton HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ' Red John Felix Kabas Charlotte, N. C. Red is an original Rambler, entering in ' .U. Football 36; Varsity Basketball ' 3o- ' 37; Al- tar Boys Society ' 33- ' 37. Next year again at Abbey. Harold Bishop Ketchum Bvd Mount Holly, N. C. Bud came first in M.S. Glee Club ' 37. Re- turns in September for Junior College Joseph D. McCaskey ' Mac ' Goldsboro, N. C. This is Mac ' s first year at Abbev. Mem- ber of the Piedmont Club, vear for Junior College. Returns next William Watt Stanton Bill Greensboro, N. C. Bill a Rambler since ' . ' •3. Ramblers Bas- ketball Team ' 3b- 37. Next year intends to p;o to University of North Carolina. William James Tatum Bill Belmont, N. C. Bi ! arrived at the Abbey for the first time in ' 33. Happy-go-Lucky is his motto but he stands well in his class and with his class- mates. Junior College work at the Abbey next year. Albert Jerome Williams Jerry Charlotte, N. C. Jerry also chose ' 33 for entering the Abbey. After graduation he expects to work. Favor- ite pastime, sleeping. Page Thirty-nine BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE A HIGH SCHOOL GROUP These are the younger boys of the Abbey, members of the Prep Department. They hail from nine states and two foreign countries. Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mary- land, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virg ' nia, Cuba and Egypt claim sons in the Prep. They are an ambitious bunch, determined to complete their prep work and enter College. Most of them will make their Freshman and Sophomore years at the Abbey. The Prep Course is four years. This gives them splendid foundation for future studies, and imbues them with an abounding Abbey Spirit. They consider them- selves, and with much right, the backbone of the school. The Ramblers is the social and athletic club of the Prep Department. The high- light of the social season is the Spring Dance, given after Easter. The present Prep inherited a splendid football tradition of victory, and has kept the record intact. The season closed on Thanksgiving Day, and marked the eighth consecutive year that the Club went undefeated. Page Forty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE THE SPIRE AN UNUSUAL VIEW Page Forty-one msssm ■. •■ . ■.- THE 1937 SPIRE A T V T Page Forty-tu BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE Page Forty-three Left to Right — Andersen, O ' Learv, Armstrong, Hamm, McManus, Ray, Gearon. Gornto, Rankin, Davidson, THE SPIRE STAFF The Spire for ' 37 has a round dozen of capable and c ' ever boys on its staff. Howard Allen of Gastonia, and Rush Rankin of Belmont, who did fine work on the book, are missing from the above picture. George Gornto of Richmond, Va. is the editor. George is a student of whom the Abbey may well be proud. His ability and genius are well demonstrated in these pages. George Armstrong of Gastonia, N. C. and George McManus of Newport, R. I„ associate editors, were efficient aides and did excellent work to make this issue of The Spire the best ever. The unsung hero of the Annual is Robert Rankin. Bob held the difficult position of business manager, and it was largely to his never failing energy and business sense that The Spire of ' 37 saw the light. Mahany Ray of Savannah, Ga. and Pat O ' Leary of Beckley, W. Va. were his assistants and helped greatly to do a hard job well. ' Rush Rankin of Belmont and Bill Davidson of Plymouth, N. C. represented the High School on the staff, and handled their duties admirably. Alex Andersen, Jr., Bristol, Tenn.-Va. took excellent care of the sports; and Howard Allen of Gastonia! N. C, William Gearon of Woonsocket, R. I., and Charles Hamm of Framingham, Mass., covered the Student Activities. Page Forty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE - Left to Right— Rodders, Ray, Frazer, Speas, McManus, Matterx, O ' Learv. Andersen, Cro CONTACT STAFF Contact is the monthly paper published by the students of Belmont Abbey College. Many long and laborious hours are devoted by the Staff and assistants to each issue. At the beginning of the year George McManus, Ge::;rge Buckley, Jr. and Vernon Kelley, Jr. formed the staff. Shortly after the beginn ng of th second semester it was reorganized and Howard P. Allen and Alex Andersen, Jr. were assigned to the work. Father Eugene Egan, O.S.B.. faculty adviser, has been a great factor in promoting the progress and maintaining the standards of the paper. Each issue contains news from THE OLD BOYS, PIEDMONT CLUB. RAMBLERS CLUB, Sports Xews, Campus Events, and articles on subjects his- torically related to the Abbey and to Gaston County. The Staff is greatly aided by contributions from the Faculty and from the Student Bcdv. The names of the fol- lowing students often appear on the pages of Contact; Pat O ' Learv Faison Spears James Cronin, Frontis Rodgers. Theodore Frazer, Paul Mattern, and David Lawrence! Contact forms a close bond between the Old Boys and the present students and both eagerly await the arrival of each issue. Page Forty-fite THE PIEDMONT CLUB OFFICERS James L. Crump FRONTIS J . RODGERS William J. Gearon John E. Barry President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary The Piedmont Club, the most popular and successful organization on the campus, has made outstanding progress during the past year. In ' erest ran high in every undertaking in which the Club participated, and the sprit of Piedmont was at all times evident. The Reunion, a long cherished dream of the Piedmonters, was realized at Thanks- giving time in November. The Reunion program continued for three days. Pied- monters from all over the country were present. A football game, a banquet, a smoker, a tea dansant, and a formal ball were the features of the cslebrat ' on. The success of the Reunion was due in great part to the hard work of the committee under the chair- manship of William Topham. The Easter Dance, held in the Haid Gymnasium on the evening of April 9th, was a brilliant affair. Nearly a hundred couples participa ted, includ ng a number of old Piedmonters, who came for the occasion. Th? arrangements wer; in charge of a committee headed by Alex Andersen, Jr. At commencement time many Club Members will say farewell to Abbey and to Piedmont. But they will take with them happy memories of pleasant hours spent in Piedmont fellowship. The members of the Club, who will return next year, are making plans to increase the membership and to carry on th? tradition of the Club as an oustanding factor in the development of THE ABBEY. Page Forty-six BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE SPIRE Left to Right, Standing — Barry, Keefe, Spears, Matters, McManus, Ra xerlyx, CorTi-RiER, McNvltv. Seated — Bravx, Speight. Kelly, Mix- ABBEY GLEE CLUB OFFICERS John Barry Maiiany Ray President Vice-President Secretary George McManus ., L. Loxcmire Speight Pianist The Abbey Glee Club was reorganized for the Scholastic Year 36- ' 37 in October. Its first public appearance was at the Piedmont Club Reunion Smoker on Thanks- giving n ' ght. The first number was - ' Chorale from Jean Sibelius ' Finlandia. Paul Mattern sang Smilin ' Thru, ' ' and the group rendered Anton Dvorak ' s well known Going Home. Rehearsals are held every Monday night, and song fe=t:- on Wednesday. During lent the Club sang for the weekly services in the Abbey Cathedral. Page Forty-seven BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SP Top Row, Left to Righl— Munnerlyn. Kellev, Salm, Bracn, Iluria. Moses, Kabas. Mid- dle Row— Cronin, Rodgers, Van Sani, Devennev, Burger, Hock. Bottom Row— Waddell, Sheehan, Richards, Fr. Martin, Chadwick, Sarceant, Frazer. THE ALTAR BOYS ' SOCIETY The Altar Boys ' Society under the direction of Frater Martm. O.S.B. was reorganized shortly after the resumption of school in September. New members were necessary to fill the ranks left by graduation. These were eas ' ly obtained, and soon proved themselves as capable as their predecessors in assisting at the Divine Services. At the Abbey all services are carried out with sol- emnity and a strict adherence to the liturgical laws. As in previous years, the Altar Boys took an important part in the religious cere- monies. These include feats of Christ the King, All Saints, All Souls, the Forty Hours Devotion, the Immaculate Conception, Christma;, Epiphany, Candlemas Day, Ash Wednesday, and the Holy Week services culminating with th; Solemn Pontifical Mass on Easter. To these were added the after Easter festivals of St. Benedict, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the Ascension of our Lord, the most Blessed Trinity, the gjorious celebration of the feast of the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar on Corpus Christi, and finally the divine services of thanksgiving on Commencement Day. As usual the annual dinner for the Altar Boys was held in the College dining room during the latter part of May. Page Forty-eight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ■ ■ ■■ ■._■■■ . .: Left to Right — RodgerSj Andersen, Topham. Father Cuthbert, Kellev, Gearon. Frazer. THE PSER CLUB An opportunity to study, discuss, and express opinions on the leading current questions of the day is afforded by the PSER CLUB. Its membership is composed almost entirely of the students of the Economic and Sociology Departments; and its purpose is the practical round-table discussion of Political, Social, Economic and Re- ligious Problems. Hence the name, P-S-E-R Club. The subjects are not only in- teresting and informing, but provocative of original thought on the part of the students. Its membership is limited, yet it invites all who are interested to take part in its studies. The Club is under the direction of the Reverend Rector, Father Cuth- bert Allen, O.S.B. Vernon Kelley is the Secretary. The group is rapidly becoming the intellectual elite of the campus. Page Forty-nine BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE MONOGRAM CLUB OFFICERS Woodrow Wilson President Frontis Rodgers Vice-President Vernon Kelly Sra-e arv William Davidson Historian David Lawrence ...... Serg«mi-a«-Ar  s Howard A. Wheeler Moderator The Monogram Club was organized in 1931. All students who have earned their students letter A in football, basketball, baseball, or boxing are members The purposes of the Club are to foster school spirit, encourage and widen the scope of sporting activities, and act as host to visiting teams. This Club also sponsors annually a basketball tournament for the High Schools ot Gaston County. The tournament continues for three days, and is held in the Abbey Gymnasium Its purpose is to develop friendship and understanding between the Abbey and the people of Gaston County. , T c- a u me, S be ° f ' Mon °Sram Club as the best all-round athlete of the school he Bishop Haid trophy is annually awarded. This trophy was donated by Mr Paul L Ha d, 04, m memory of the Most Rev. Bishop Haid, O.S.B., D.D., Bishop of North Carolina, first Abbot and President of Belmont Abbey. The trophy has been awarded as follows: Bernard J. Doris, ' 29, Gerard J. Campbell, ' 30, Leo H. Manley, 31, leterB Wheeler, ' 32, Louis H. Feldman, ' 3.3, Dennis J. Kearns, ' 34, Joseph L. Mauro, 35, Walter A. Coggin, ' 36, — ' 37. Page fifty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE THE RAMBLERS CLUB OFFICERS James J. Cronix John F. Kadas Gale R Waddell John E- Justice President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The RAMBLERS form the athletic and social Club on the Abbey ' s High School Department. This is the fourth year of its organization. It has a record membership, and has been most successful in all its undertakings. This year, as in other years, the Ramblers have sponsored and outfitted a basketball team, which has made a name for itself in High School circles. It has refitted and refurnished its club rooms. It has developed a pool team, which is among the best in th? school: and they consider themselves and with much justice, as among the mo;t important factors in the well-being of the Abbey. The high light of the Ramblers ' social season was the spring dance. This was held on April 23 in the Community House at Belmont. It was the most enjoyable of th? dances sponsored by the Ramblers since their organization. lth:-ugh the youngest of the Abbey ' s Clubs, the Ramblers yield to none in school activities, school spirit, and school loyalty. Page Fifty-one BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE T Page Fifty-two A L L BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE Page Fifty- three BELMONT AB! 37 SPIRE ■■ ■ ■■ : Howard A. Wheelek Illinois Head Coach Keyman Bonar Notre Dame BacMeld Coach THE WAY TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP NORTH CAROLINA STATE FROSH BEAT CRUSADERS Cracking down with potent fury, the highly touted Wolflettes of North Carolina State routed a light and fighting band of Crimson Crusaders, 25-6, on September 25th. The Belmonters, playing the best team they would meet all season at an early date, could not cope with the power and reserve strength that the Baby Engi- neers had to offer. The little Wolfpack, later named thte Frosh Champions of North Carolina, winning all their games except a scoreless tie to Duke on a muddy field, scored nineteen points the first half. The Crusaders, coming back with more sureness and precision ths second half in their executions of the new Notre Dame system, matched State ' s one touchdown with one of their own. Bob White, State halfback, was the outstanding performer of the game. He passed, kicked, and ran his way to two touchdowns. Aided and abetted by four Page Fifty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE teams of blockers who were interchanged frequently throughout the game, this State lad was a thorn in the side of the Crusaders. Bud Holborn was best for Abbey. Holburn, who later had to leave Abbey gave promise in that one game to develop into a mighty fin? back. He scored Bel- mont ' s only touchdown. The game was closer and more interesting than the score indicates. Coaches heeler, Bonar, and Fr. Daniel were able to experiment with their new charges and finally hit upon a combination that tied the Wolfpack the last half and, in later games, swept on to a state championship. CRUSADERS CONQUER Lick Lees-McRae, 18-7 R ; ding roughly, reminiscent of revenging Crusaders, the crimson-clad Wheel- bonbarmen shook off the thrusts of Lees-McRae College on October 10, and emerged with a sweet 18-7 victory. The Crusaders sccred early in the first period, with Hamm, Hudacek and Hilton lead.ng the charges. After a thirty yard drive, the Abbey came to the four yard stripe. After being denied the promised land twice, the Crusaders pushed off the Greenies from Banner Elk and got a touchdown. The try for extra point was no good. From this point until the beginning of fourth quarter, the battle was nip and tuck. However, Lees-McRae, fighting a valiant battle, let loose with an aerial at- tack that ended with a touchdown when Eller snagged a pass and went over the goal. Things looked pretty bad for the Abbey. But somehow, from somewhere, a remembrance of a losing battle fought in Raleigh only two weeks before took hold of a crowd of stout-hearted gridsters, and the Crusaders turned on the steam. Walker Drennon, playing a beautiful game, grabbed on to a fumble. Alternately, the backs brought the ball up to the two yard line from the forty yard marker. ' Butch Hudacek swept over for a touchdown, but failed to convert. And then Lees-McRae started to come back. They opened a passing onslaught that clicked for four successive gains. However, they lost the pigskin on the thirty five yard line on downs, the Crusaders ' line had tightened, having been strengthened with reserves. Butch Hudacek, who had been galloping like a ghost all the after- noon, put a lunch-hook on the treasury and carried the mail for sixty five yards and a touchdown. It was a sixty yard off-tackle run and the whole Abbey team had blocked beautifully. For the third time, Abbey failed to convert. Page ' JFifty-fivt 1937 JUNIOR COLLI TOP ROW— RANKIN, R. W. Mgr. FERGUSON MIDDLE ROW—GEARON WATSON BOTTOM ROW— COUTURIER HUDACEK KKLLEY RAY HAMM CARDEN FRAZER ; STATE CHAMPIONS KABAS WILSON HOCK RODGERS MEYER BARRY RHYNE CLOER LAWRENCE. Asst. Mgr. DAVIDSON WARREN THE 1937 SPIRE Lees-McRaeT fSnlT hI Bl ' tCh had Shake lo ° ■ which , ' f l ' came back t0 rike, but the time limit ended the game which was to mark Abbeys initia, victory in the string of wins that was to foUow WHEELERMEN WIN Trim Appalachian Frosh, 13-7 ' Proving to the world that they were indeed Crusaders-possessing every abilitv o come from be ,nd-the crimson-clad grid warriors of Belmont Abbey r pletd t m their new uniforms, outfought and defeated the strong WlachiJ ' W.T I aggregation on October l7 th, ,3-7. The teams were eve y tthe d w it Pot having the weight advantage. start T of e th e eT ° TJ, Abbey made a m nificent threat a, the n g k h T T e US ' Ve J ° hn Barry grabbed the kick - ff d hauled the and th W , , tW6nty fiVe yard ,ine ' H ° WeVer ' the Te - h rs fought gamely and the V heelermen lost the ball on downs. - Early in the second period the Freshmen opened a hole, sent through their cops o blockers (and they could block-,, and on their heels raced a r b t- iked halfback named r lowers to the Abbev goal He smr H ™j , over the baffled Crusaders ' tackle for the ex a Joint ' And the Abbey came back. Woody Wilson, Belmont ' s brilliant co-captain shot .long pass to John Barry who stepped over the goal without having hT a hand laid on h,n, Bu, the try for extra point failed and the Frosh enjoyed a one poim behind rr th - qUarter JUSt ab ° Ut Spent itSe ' f a d the Crl ders were still b hind. The ram was pouring and still, the Abbey rooters were there, coaxing and Pleading. And the Abbey boys rose for the occasion. By a succession of baffling runs, quick passes, mdeed by employment of every trick it had in the bag, the Abbey launched a drive that ended in a touchdown. This time Woody Wilson ' s toe hit its mark and the game ended with the score 13-7, in Abbey ' s favor. ABBEY 14, MARS HILL 13 Crusaders Lick Lions in Their Own Lair Revenging scores of the past two years, the cruising Crusaders of the Abbey unfurled their banners and withstood the snarls of the Mars Hill Mountain Lions and incidentally, copped a neat 14-13 win on October 24th. Woody Wilson ver- satile Abbey half and co-captain, made his educated toe prove to be the deriding factor of the game. There was no scoring during the first half of the skirmish. Page Fifty-eight s P 5 9 © • THE 1937 SPIRE J 1  i 4 I PLAYS AND PLAYERS OF YESTERYEAR BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE Early ,n the third period, the Crusaders recovered an Areopagitican fumble and gamed the ball on the twenty-eight yard line. Four plays clicked for short gains followed by a short pass to Meyer, and then Hamm lugged the oval into the pay territory. Wilson kicked the extra point. However, the Areopagiticans, undaunted by the Abbey spurt, unleashed a passing attack that ended with a touchdown. They missed the extra point Vain in the fourth period the Lions struck again, scored, and made the extra point. There were but few minutes left in the game. Abbey started to drive. First it was a straight buck, then a short pass then a cross buck, now a lateral— th? Crusaders called upon their whole repertoire Hamm, taking the ball on the eleven yard line, scored, making the score thirteen all. Wcody W.Ison stood for the kick. The game depended on his toe. The ball was passed, Wi ' son grabbed it, gave it a boot and up it went— straight through the uprights. Belmont Abbey College had re-established its football dignity -- had deleated the strong Mountain Lions of Mars Hill. 14-13. BELMONT BESTS BREVARD Scoring early in he first frame, the Belmont Abbey Crusaders cracked down to crush a crowd of fighting footballers from Brevard College on Saturday, October 31st. The first pay-off came as a result of a pass from Wilson to Hf.ton, Wilson converting for the extra point. During the second period, Belmont drove deep into Brevard territory, only to be repulsed by a charging line. In the closing minutes of the second period, ' however, Abbey, working its backs alternately, pushed over another touchdown. This time the try for extra point failed. The final touchdown came in the third quarter. The Crusaders recovered a fumble on their 35 yard line, and scored in three plays, the scintillating scamps of Hudacek featuring the drive. Woody Wilson again missed his dropkick and there was no more scoring. The running of Hudacek and Hilton, the line smashing of Carino, and the blocking of Couturier were the outstanding features of the game. ABBEY WHIPS WINGATE Performing with perfect precision, Belmont Abbey continued its drive towards a State championship November 7 when they met and snatched a win from the highly touted Wingate Bulldogs. While the score was eighteen to six, and although Page Sixty THE 1937 SPIRE W ingate made several serious threats, the Crusaders were masters of the situation at all times and outplayed their opponents in every department of the game. Accompanied by the students of Sacred Heart College and of their own insti- tution, the Belmonters rose to the occasion and smothered a foe that was doped to win. Edward Butch Hudacek, continuing the play that was making him famous in junior college circles, scored early in the first frame when he grabbed the pigskin on Wingate ' s twenty and rushed over for a touchdown. Abbey missed the extra point. Wingate, certainly a gallant foe, came back in the second quarter to score and make the count even. Hudacek, not content with having started the fireworks ignited a second charge when he grabbed a punt and ran straight up the field with perfect interference to dash eighty yards for a score. Again Abbey missed the extra point and the score at half-time was 12-6. Late in the third period, Walker Drennon intercepted a desperate Wingate pass on the Bulldogs ' thirty five and lugged it fifteen yards to place it in scoring position. After Carino had lost a yard on an attempted smash. Woody Wilson stepped through on a fake reverse and hiked the remaining twenty yards for a score. The blocking of Couturier was really the bright light of the game. This Charleston youngster was the spark plug who was mowing them down for Hudacek as the Wheeling thunderbolt was tripping through his mad skirmishes. Mahany Ray and Johnny Barry were good on the defensive. CRUSADERS DEFEAT PRESBYTERIAN With the reserves doing most of the playing, the Crusaders smashed out a 36-0 win over a small but fighting aggregation from Presbyterian Junior College on November 14th. Although they scored almost at will, the Wheeler-coached men at times appeared rather listless and drew many penalties. Coach Wheeler was scouting Brevard and Coaches Bonar and Fr. Daniel were in charge. The brightest feature of the game was the work of Jack Carden, a substitute halfback. Carden scored two touchdowns and did lots of gaining towards scoring positions. . Page Sixty-one ft (J P ft ft . PLAYS AND PLAYERS OF YESTERYEAR - BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BELMONT ABBEY DEFEATS CAMPBELL ANT) WINS CHAMPIONSHIP Crusaders. Pack Punch to Win Playing in the new and beautiful American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, the Belmont Abbey College Crusaders copped the championship of the -North Carolina Junior College Conference, November 21st when they defeated the Camels of Campbell College, 14-0. The Abbey team, which found itself on two occasions to score, looked rather listless when compared to their previous perform- ances. Th? first score came when Mahany Ray, Crusader tackle, blocked a punt on Campbell ' s 26 yard stripe. Hudacek, taking the ball on a beautifully executed off-tackle play, brought it up to the six. Hamm, on a delayed buck, plunged over for the score. Couturier converted from placement. Having scored, the Crusaders p ' aying the defensive. Campbell drove to the shadow of Belmont ' s goal many times but lacked the punch to push into the pay-dirt. Featured in the Campbell attack was Captain Jimmy Sessoms. This lad ran wild and, while he failed to score, was the best man on the field that day. Belmont ' s other touchdown came late in the second quarter when Walker Dren- non blocked another Campbell punt on their thirty eight. Woody Wilson twisted his way into the open and scampered the remaining distance to the goal. To add insult to injury, Wilson drop-kicked the extra point. The demonstration between the halves was colorful. The outstanding feature was the band of Alexander Graham School of Charlotte. The band played at intervals during the game and led the procession in the between-halves demonstration. The members, some fifty or more, were in full regalia — scarlet and white caps, red blouses, and royal blue trousers. While the Abbey college students marched through various figures they were led by sponsors from Sacred Heart College. These young ladies were: Miss Mar- garet Middleton, Savannah, Ga„ Miss Olive Hennessy, Pinehurst, N C, Miss Margaret Howe, Belmont, N . C. Miss Frances Angelo. Winston-Salem, N. C, and Miss Alice Robertson, Jacksonville, Fla. The sponsors were escorted by the Abbey- cheer leaders: Buddy Crump, Bill Topham, and Pat O ' Leary. FINALE This was the way to the championship. The players, the coaches, and the students deserve worlds of credit. To the administration of the college, especially, the champion gridsters are grateful, for its splendid cooperation, understanding, and, above all, inspiration. Page Sixty- three 9 9 S 9 9 A T A L L Page Sixty-foi BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 19! Page Sixty-fire BtLMUnl ABBtT (.ULLtut THE 1937 SPIRE Bottom Rou Left to Right-VLzw, Couturier, Ray, Coach Wheeler Crump Meyer Hudacek. top Row, Lejt to io g „-B urcer, Braun, Lawrence, Mcr. Rank™, Fetovso VARSITY SQUAD Someone has said that when the accomplishments of an individual or a group of individuals is praised too often, the glory and the appreciation which should be extended towards the party is apt to be diminished. Realizing the foregoing, nevertheless, we forsake the common sense thereof, and once again give way to the plaudits which should follow the work of a group of our collegians, the 1936- 1937 edition of the basketball squad. They were Crusaders— not because that was the name suggested when Father Eugene asked for one that would be accepted by the faculty, the students, the press and the public— but because they were really gallant fellows, young men playing a sport which, though accidental to their scho- lastic life, nevertheless, brought to light some of the characteristics that we like to think are proper to the students of Belmont Abbey College. They were fighters. Small, most of them inexperienced on the hardwood, they banded together to search for a prize. The most delightful feature about that Page Sixty -six BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE prize was the fact that it did not suggest self-glory but rather a determination to serve their school, and express the appreciation for their coach that formed a common bond for their hearts. Unlike the representatives of the sport preceding basketball, they were not champions. Neither can it be eaid that they made up the most polished team Belmont Abbey ever had. But it can be said, and the same is said here with all the emphasis possible, lhat a finer group of young men, a more determined body of athletes, has never represented our college. They won most of their games. They deserve much credit for that. However, what stands out most vivid ' y in the minds of all of us is the way they lost their games. Indeed they were fighters and gentlemen. Some of the few games that went to the other side were heart-breaking. Many of us said all kinds of things, made remarks about the terrible gymnasium the other side had, the poor officating, bad lighting, and so forth. But the Crusaders neve; had an alibi. When they lost they only raid what they did when they won — absolutely nothing. Upsetting early season predictions, the Crusaders went to the finals of the State Tournament. They lost in those finals and the circumstances thereof were described in many ways by the students and faculty members there. The basketball team had nothing to say. Because, as far as they were concerned, they had won — they had brought glory to their school, they had lost fighting, and such accom- plishments had been the object of their crusade. Therefore, to the members of the Crusaders ' basketball squad, to Coach Howard A. Wheeler, and to Managers David Lawrence and Archie Cameron, we, students of the college, say, You were swell. LARKWOOD Displaying their colorful attire on January 9 for the first time, the Red Jackets broke into the win column. They defeated Larkwood Mill of Charlotte, 36 to 31. The game was hotly contested throughout with the Red Jackets forging ahead in the closing minutes to emerge victorious. Johnny Meyer was the offensive star for the Jackets and rang the basket for 12 points. DAVIDSON B. On January 15 the team journeyed to Davidson to encounter the Davidson ■ ' B team. This game proved to be a contest between two teams that were very Page Sixty-seven BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 evenly matched, both playing their best basketball. The score remained tied much of the time and neither team was able to gain more than a four-point advantage Davidson finally eked out a one goal victory, 41 to 39, and the final whistle found the Red Jackets trying desperately to even the count. George Tice, a brilliant forward who scored 14 points for Davidson, was the offensive star of the game. Buddy Crump and Pat OXeary featured the Abbey offensive with Butch Hudacek doing yeoman service at guard. The return game in looked forward to with much interest, the Red Jackets having great hopes of evening the count. P. J. C. On January 15, P. J. C. (Presby ' ng On January 15, P. J. C. (Presbyterian Junior College) came here for the open- of ths conference schedule. The Flaming Five turned them back by the over- whelming rcore of 51 to 25, displayed ,h:r bast form this season. Hudacek and Meyer led the scoring with 13 points each. WINGATE On January 21 the Abbey cagesters dropped their first Conference game by a narrow margin as they were outscored by Wingate College, 25 to 19 The game was played at Wingate. With neither team showing much in the way of an offense the contest became a defensive duel with the score nearlv even throughout The Abbey looks fcrward to the return game with Wingate hopng to avenge the defeat on their home court. OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE The most exiting game of the season was played at the Abbey on January 25 between the Oak Ridge Cadets and the Red Jackets. The Cadets lost their first conference game this year by a score of 42 to 39. The Cadets opened the scoring and held a four point lead before the echoes of the opening whistle had died away. The Abbev machine began to click mid- way in the hrst half as baskets by Crump and Meyer gave them a ten-point margin. Oak Ridge countered with a volley of long shots which brought the score to 21 to 17. During the second half the two teams battled on practically even terms with the Abbeyites holding a slight lead most of the way. With four minutes to play the Cadets tied the score at 3 7 all. The Abbeys chances took a decided tumble at this point as Crump, Hudacek, and Meyer were forced to leave the game. Page Sixty-eight BELMONT Af Mahany Ray came through with a field goal as the Abbey forged ahead, only to be tied again as Howard swished the net for the Cadets Again Ray broke through the Oak Ridge defense for a basket. That put the Abbey in the lead to stay. A free throw was made and a moment later the final whistle blew, ending a game, that will be important when it comes time to name the Junior College State Champions. ALLIED VAN The Crusaders dropped a hotly contested game to the Allied Van cagers from Charlotte on January 28. The scoring was close most of the way with the outcome doubtful until field goals by McCall, rangy center, gave the visitors a victory by the score of 43 to 35. CAMPBELL COLLEGE On January 30, the Crusaders added another to their string of conference victories when they defeated Campbell Junior College by the close margin of 36 to 35. Crump and Meyer with 10 points each led the scoring. The game was played at the Abbey. YVIXGATE COLLEGE Wingate came here February 1st to taste defeat. The Crusaders turned them back 43 to 32. Meyer with 13 points and Hudacek with 11 led the scoring for the Wheelermen, and made up for a loss to Wingate earlier in the season. OAK RIDGE INSTITUTE The Abbey started a three day foray into hostile territory on February 5. The first game was with Oak Ridge. The Abbey received a severe trouncing at the hands of the Cadets to the tune of 48 to 22. The Cadets ran up the one-sided score with the efficient assistance of Jimmy Howard who found the basket for 14 points. CAMPBELL COLLEGE The Crusaders dropped the game with Campbell College the following night. The Campbellites eked out a 20 to 17 victory. The game was featured by close guarding, the offense of neither side clicking. Page Sixty-nine THE 1937 SPIRE PRESBYTERIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE Finishing the three day trip at P. J. C, the Crusaders again broke into the win column. They showed a return to form and emerged victorious from the fray by a score of 40 to 30. Crump and Meyer each found the basket for ten points. PARRIS ISLAND MARINES The Crusaders journeyed to Parris Island on February 12 to play the Marine Station. They came out on the long end of a 40-28 score as J. B. Coutourier found the basket for seven field goals and a free throw. The Abbey was ahead the entire game, enjoying a 19-15 lead at half time. In the closing minutes a barrage of field goals by Couturier and Meyer put the game on ice. ARMSTRONG JUNIOR COLLEGE On February 13, the Abbey cagers defeated Armstrong Junior College, 38 to 34, in a thrilling game which saw Mahany Ray come through at the last moment with two field goals which proved to be the margin of victory. Armstrong is the Public Junior College of Savannah, Ga. Playing the role of home town boy, Ray was guarded closely and was unable to find the basket for a field goal until his eleventh hour surge. With the score tied at 34-all and 30 seconds left in the ball game, he sank a beautiful pot shot Worn the middle of the floor. As if to add insult to injury, Ray took a pass from John Meyer and sank a crip with no one near him as the final gun sounded. Both teams played defensive basketball, resulting in 48 free throws from the foul line. Out of the 28 fouls allowed the Crusaders 18 were made good, accounting for nearly half of the Abbey score. LEES-McRAE Another conference victory was put on ice February 16 as the Crusaders ran over Lees-MdRae by a score of 48-35. With the scoring evenly divided, the sensa- tional floorwork of Price Ferguson, rangy center, was the highlight of the game. His rebounding was the spark plug of the Abbey offense. DUKE FRESHMEN Abbey Crusaders traveled to Durham Monday, February 22, to play the Duke Freshmen. The Crusaders received their worst trimming for this year. Score, 51-29. Page Seventy BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Hudacek played an outstanding game for the Abbey, but the rest of the team were nut up to their usual mark. DAVIDSON B. The regular basketball season closed on February 24. as the Crusaders turned back the Davidson B team. 41 to 39. in the last scheduled game. Seeking revenge for a defeat the Davidson Kittens had handed them earlier in the season, the Crusaders played steady barketball. taking the lead early in the first period. They were never threatened as field goals by Hudacek, Meyer and O ' Leary kept the Abbey chargers ahead throughout the contest. The Xorth Carolina State Tournament for Junior Colleges was held at Davidson College on March 1-2. Oak Ridge won out, playing for the championship in the finals against Abbey. The following teams were entered in the contest: Oak Ridge. Lees-McRae, Presbyterian Junior, Wingate, Boiling Springs, and the Abbey Cru- saders. The Abbey Crusaders have been putting forth all the season an outstanding brand of basketball, but in the tournament they excelled themselves. By decisive margins the Abbey ' s scarlet clad basketeers swept through two preliminary games, and then went against the powerful Oak Ridge machine, and were taken into camp after a fight to the finish. ABBEY vs PRESBYTERIAN In the first round the Abbey met Presbyterian Junior College, coasting through to a 46-30 victory, after Meyer and Hudacek bombarded the basket with enough goals to run up a 31 to 10 lead at half time. The Crusaders played easily during the second period, seemingly content to hold their lead. Hudacek led the scoring with 13 points, while the defensive play of Ray and Burger was outstanding. ABBEY vs LEES-McRAE Meeting the Lees-McRae Lions in their second encounter of the day, the Crusaders emerged victorious by the impressive score of 48 to 29. O ' Leary and Ray set the scoring pace, each ringing the hoop for ten points. The Lions were led by Homer Eller, rugged guard, whose all around play earned him honorable mention for the All-Tournament team. Page Seventy-one BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE V - : - ' ■ ' ABBEY vs OAK RIDGE The final same for the state championship found the Davidson gym packed with Oak Ridge Cadets and Abbey students, each group hopeful of giving team that much needed inspiration for the all-important victory. Excitement ran high and throughout the game loud cheers rang loud, long and continuous. After a thrilling contest the Cadets came out on the big end of a 42 to 3 7 score having turned back a gallant Crusader team that strove mightily to stave off defeat ' Answering the opening gun with a barrage of field goals, the Cadets hold a 1 1 to 4 lead before the game was well under way. The Abbeyites rallied and at half time were within range as they trailed, IS to 23. The closing minutes found the Crusaders still trying to overcome the lead which the Cadets had grabbed at the beginning of the contest. They cut it to five points, and this was the margin of victory between the two splendid and evenly- matched quints. The charpshooting Blly Howard, Oak Ridge forward, who found the basket for 13 points led the scoring for both teams. Hudacek, Crump, Ray, and O ' Leary divided the Abbey scoring. Thus Abbey ' s basketball season closed with hopes of a state championship vanishing into thin air. However, with the position of runner- up in basketball and the championship in football, Abbey can well be proud of her athletes. Page Seventy-two BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE Bottom Ron. ' , Left to Right— Devenney, Cisonin, Munnerlyn. Kabas, Salm, Chadwick., Sargeant. Top Ron-, Left to Right. — Sheehan, Richards, VanSant, Justice, Fr. Daniel, J. Castro, A. Castro, Waddell. RAMBLERS SQUAD RAMBLERS LOSE TO BELMONT On Saturday, January 16th, the Ramblers Belmont Hi. The score was 17-16. The Abbey in the game and were leading at the half, 10-6. came back strong in the second half and forged desperately to overcome this lead, but their efforts for the Ramblers and M.R. Hock for Belmont credited with 5 points. lost a heart-breaking game to Greenies grabbed the lead early However their taller opponents ahead. The Abbey boys strove fell a little short. Jimmy Cronin Hi topped the scoring, each was RAMBLERS IS — PIEDMONT HI 14 In a preliminary to the Varsity Oak Ridge clash, the Ramblers nipped the invading Piedmont Hi five from Charlotte. The score: 15-14. Sherrin of Piedmont led the scoring with five fiel d goals. Captain Kabas led the Ramblers with eight points. Page Seventy-three BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Y JUNIORS 20 — RAMBLERS IS On January 25, the Ramblers took on the strong Charlotte Y M C ' V funiors and came out on the short end of the score. The game was plenty rough and numerous fouls were called. RAMBLERS 33 — PIEDMONT HI U In this game the Ramblers really hit their stride. Captain Kabas again led the attack and personally accounted for twelve points. The entire second string went into the game and gave a good account of themselves. Pee Wee Waddell Rambler guard, gave the fans a thrill by dropping one in from the center of the ' court. RAMBLERS 16 — BELMONT HI 12 Revenge is sweet, and the Ramblers had their fill at the expense of Belmont High School. In a January game, the Belmont Boys eked out a 17-16 decision However, it was a different story this time, and the Abbey boys walked off with a 16-12 victory. Page Seventy-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BSRBBBBSBSSiS ' v :-- - .-- ■■ Gearon Barry Crump ABBEY CHEERLEADERS ABBEY SONGS AND CHEERS RAH . . . RAH . . . Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! RAH . . . RAH ... Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! RAH . . . RAH ... Rah! Rah! Rah! ABBEY . ABBEY ABBEY! LOCOMOTIYE B E L M O X T B E L . . M O N T BELMONT BELMONT BELMONT BELMONT KI, VI, YI, KI, YI, YI, SIS, SIS, s BOOM . BAH . . ABBEY . ABBEY COME ON RED! COME ON WHITE! COME ON TEAM, KITE! FITE! FITE ! HE ' S A MAN WHO ' S A MAN? HE ' S AN ABBEY MAN! YEAH ! ABBEY FITE. TEAM, FITE! FITE. TEAM, FITE! FITE, TEAM. FITE, TEAM ! FITE! FITE! FITE! Page Seventy-five BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ABBEY WANTS A TOUCHDOWN ' GOTTA HAVE A TOUCHDOWN I ABBEY WANTS A TOUCHDOWN ' GOTTA HAVE A TOUCHDOWN! (Keep this up till the touchdown comes) S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-SIS BOOM! Aaaaaaa .... AH KITE ! FITE ! FITE ! ROLL THAT SCORE WAY UP! ROLL THAT SCORE WAY UP! THEY WILL NEVER WANT TO PLAY US ANY MORE . . . ORE . . . ORE . ORE ' YAH— HA— HA— HA— HA ! YAH— HA— HA— HA— HA ! WE ' RE THE HEROES OF THE GRID- IRON, CRUSADERS! E— EE— E— YAH ! E— e— e— e— YAH ! E— e— e— e— YAH ! FITE! FITE! FITE! FITE ! FITE ! ABBEY! ABBEY! ABBEY! Alee — genee — genac — genac ! Alee- genee — genac — genac ! Hoo-rah ! Hoo-rah ! ABBEY! ALMA MATER Hail! to thee old Abbey dear, Alma Mater we devotedly revere, Respect and pledge Our vows, our honor, and career. To dower you with Sons of whom you may be proud ! So shout her name in story To the world in praises loud ; That will proclaim her glory Hail! Classmen, all hair to Abbey ' i name ! ON ABBEY MEN On, On, Abbey men ! On to victory once again ! Abbey never fears nor doubts — Abbey knows no tears. She shouts: On, on Abbey men ! On to victory once again ! Through our hills and dales today, Through our hallowed walls of gray, Hopes are high and hearts are gay — On Abbey men ! Rah ! Rah! Page Seventy-six BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE 1fc 1 V37 5PIRE HMD GYMNASIUM Page Seventy-seven BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE T M In V Page Seventy-eight A BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ■ THE 1937 SPIRE THE SUMMER OF ' 36 APPOINTMENTS— The Rev. Cuthbert Allen, O.S.B., was appointed to succeed the Rev. Benedict Rettger, O.S.B., as Rector and Vice President of Belmont Abbey College. Father Benedict was transferred to the Benedictine Military School of Savannah. The Rev. Joseph Tobin, O.S.B., after teaching for twelve years in the Benedictine Military School of Savannah, was transferred to Belmont Abbey to serve as Dean of Men and professor of Physics. The Rev. Eugene Egan, O.S.B., was appointed Head of tho Department of Religion, Chaplain of Belmont Abbey College, ar.d manager of college publications. Ven. Frs. Daniel Baran, O.S.B., and Clement Harte, O.S.B., were named assistants to the Dean. Fr. Daniel war, also given th.2 task of directing the athletics of the preparatory department and assisting the Director of Athletics, Howard Wheeler. Reyman Buddy Bonar (Notre Dame ' 35) was appointed backfield each of the football team. RENOVATIONS— The summer of ' ,36 marked the beginning of an ambitious program in the improve- ment of the College. The Physics Lab., which in former years shared a home with the Museum, was given its own home. The Museum was moved to the third floor, and, through the fine work of Fr. Clement, many important improvements were made. The Chemistry Lab. was renovated in such a way as to make it one of the finest and best equipped in the Junior College Circuit. The work of Professor E D Cahill, Father Michael and Brother Philip must be specially commended Then too, one must not overlook the interest, inspiration, and co-operation of the Rt Rev. President. A Day Student Study Hall was constructed in the rooms formerly occupied by the College Store and the Barber Shop. The result of the project is a beautiful study, equ.pped with modern daylights , and everv personal convenience and stimulus to study. Page Eighty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE The College Store was moved to the old Gym Building, taking the room once used as a lecture hall for the now defunct college biology course. The College Buildings, probably reflecting on the saying that the whole is as great as all its parts, started voicing complaints to the new administration that they were being neglected. Accordingly Brother Philip and Fr. Timothy spent many days installing a new electrical system throughout the buildings The Treasurer ' s Office was transferred to the first Building. floor of the Administration A new Guest Room was made from one of the classrooms on the first floor. This work was done under the direction of Br. Alexander King. Obi. O S B The Library enjoyed the most complete and elaborate changes. A partition wall was opened next to the library proper, and the room adjoining made into a splendid reading-room. New equipment, tables, chairs, stacks, librarian ' s desk, lights and other articles were added. Fr. Gabriel Stupaskv was appointed Director of the Library. Many books were donated by the Old Boys, and the Rt. Rev. Abbot, particularly interested in the library, authorized the purchase of many more. Today Belmont Abbey Junior College, has the finest working library that can be found in a Junior College in this section. However, the work of adding to it still goes on. FOOTBALL— Following the practice of the larger colleges and universities, football practice, under the direction of Coaches Bonar and Daniel, commenced before the opening of the scholastic year. The boys, some old and some new, returned to college on September 3. and began a series of sessions that called for two workouts every day. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR ABBEY COLLEGE MEMBER OF THE SOCTHERX ASSOCIATION— The work of many years, many priests and clerics was realized when Belmont Abbey was admitted as a Junior College to the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school was admitted at the Conference of the Associa- tion held in Richmond, Va., December 1-5. The Rt. Rev. Abbot, the Rev. Rector, and Rev. Raphael Arthur, Director of Vocational Guidance at the Abbey, Page Eighty-one BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE attended the conference. The Abbey preparatory department has been a member of the association for many years. PIEDMONT REUNION— The famous Piedmont Resolution made in ' 26 for a reunion in ' 36 was fulfilled in November. The visitors hailed from Savannah, Richmond, Newport News Norfolk, Charlotte, Gastonia, Greensboro, Atlanta, Braddock, Pa., and nearbv towns. GUEST LECTURERS— One of the most interesting contributions to scholastic life during the current year was the introduction of a program of lectures and seminars, conducted by men of wide experience in their respective fields. Among our guest speakers were Dr. W. H. Breeland, Belmont; Dr. Leon Basier, Catholic University and Monsignor Peter Guilday, professor of Church History at the Catholic Univer- sity; Mr. Roy Palmer, Lighting Engineer, Duke Power Co. PREP ORGANIZATION— It was determined to devise a system to direct the activities of the Prep department of the school. The Ramblers club was designated for this work, and undertook the direction of all the social and athletic activities of the Prepsters. This work was successful, and will be amplified next year. FACULTY RECOGNITION— The Rt. Rev. President, Abbot Vincent Taylor, O.S.B., D.D., was elected to the Executive Committee of the American Historical Association; The Rev Rector Father Cuthbert Allen, O.S.B., A. M, was elected to membership on the Committee for College Studies and Research of the National Catholic Educa- tional Association. THE IMPORTANT DATES SEPTEMBER— 3 — Football practice. 9— Registration of College Freshmen, new entrants. 10— Orientation, Entrance and Conditional examinations. Page Eighty- two BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE 11 — I ' pperclassmen return. 13 — Rush Week ' for Piedmont Club begins. 21 — Doctor Basier lectures. 25— Abbey loses to X. C. State Frosh, 25-6. 2d — Ramblers ' initiation. OCTOBER— 9 — Doctor Breeland ' s lecture. 10— Abbey wins first conference game, defeating Lees-McRae, 18-7 16— Sacred Heart College Freshman party. Abbey Collegians attend 17— Abbey defeats Appalachian State Frosh. 13-7. Ramblers publish football 20 — Organization of the Abbey Press Bureau. 21 — Student assembly. 24-Abbey defeats Mars Hill, 14-13. Woody Wilson ' s trusty toe brings victory aided by the plunging of Hamm. Many students accompanied the team program for the first time. to Mars Hill. 26 — Abbey band and glee club organized. 31 — Abbey defeats Brevard College. NOVEMBER— 1 — All Saints ' day. Holiday. 6 — Physics lab. established in new quarters. 7— Abbey defeats Wingate. 18-6. Students of Abbey and of the Sacred Heart College journey to Wingate a la Motorcade. 9— Final inspection before application for entrance to membership in Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. 14-Crusaders defeat Presbyterian Jr. College. Running of substitute Carden feature of the game. 16 — Student assembly. 21— Abbey defeats Campbell College at Charlotte. 14-0. and wins Junior College Conference crown. 25— Beginning of Piedmont reunion. Registration of guests, renewals of old friendships. 26-Second day of reunion. Ramblers defeat O ' Donoghue School in morning football game, 20-6. Piedmont Club lost to champion football club at celebration in College Dining Hall. 27— Dance day. Tea dance in the afternoon. Ball in the evening. Music by Hob Williams ' orchestra. Page Eighly-lhree BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE IRE 28— Final day of reunion. Requiem mass in College Chapel for departed alumni. 29— Students ' Retreat begins. Father Arnold Walters, O.S.F., Retreat Master. DECEMBER— 1 — Final Day of Retreat. 3— Belmont Abbey Junior College admitted to Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Rt. Rev. Abbot, Rev. Rector, Father Raphael attend association meetings in Richmond. 8— Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Holiday. Fratres Patrick, Rembert Gdbert, and Vincent ordained deacons in the Abbey Cathedral. 14— Abbey plays first basketball game of season. Defeats Groves Mill. 15— Crusaders defeat Cramerton Independents. 21 — Piedmont Club ' s Christmas party. 22 — Christmas holidays begin. JANUARY— 5— Christmas Vacation ends, classes resumed. 9 — Crusaders defeat Larkwood, 36-31. 15— Crusaders lose close on to Davidson B team. 41-39. 16— Abbey Crusaders smother Presbyterian Jr. College, 51-23. 21 — Wingate trips Abbey, 25-19. 22 — Semester Exams. 23 — Crusaders trip Oak Ridge, 42-39. 28 — Allied Vans take Abbey ' s measure, 43-35. 30— Gosh! Wasn ' t it close! Abbey 36, Campbell College 35. FEBRUARY— 1— Abbey licks Wingate in return tilt, 43-32. Beginning of second semester. Student assembly. 5 — Oak Ridge swamps Abbey, 48-22. 6 — Campbell romps on Abbey, 20-17. 8— Abbey defeats Presbyterian Jr. College, 40-30. 12— Abbey ' s Wheelermen trounce Parris Island Marines, 40-28. 13— Abbey wins from Armstrong College, Savannah, 38-34. 16 — Abbey beats Lees-McRae, 48-35. 22— Washington ' s birthday. Holiday. Duke trounces Abbey, 51-29. 24— Crusaders eke out a victory from Davidson B team, 41-39. Page Eighty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE MARCH— 1— Election of class officers in Fourth Prep. Junior College Basketball Tournament begins at Davidson. On opening day Abbey defeats Pres- byterian College in the afternoon, 46-30; defeats Lees-McRae in the evening, 48-29, and moves into the finals. 2— Abbey loses finals to Oak Ridge. 42-.? 7. Hudacek named on All-State team. 4 — Preparing for Junior Prom in April 11 — Gaston County High School Basketball Tournament starts in Abbey Gym Tournament sponsored by Monogram Club. 13— Finals of tournament. Cramerton licks Dallas, 23-16, to annex champion- ship. Trophies presented. 17— St. Patrick ' s Day. Holiday. 19 — St. Joseph ' s Day. 22 — Doctor Guilday ' s lecture and seminar. 24 — Easter holidays begin at noon. APRIL— 1 — Easter vacation ends. Classes resumed. 6 — Solemnity of St. Benedict. Holiday. 9 — Senior and Junior Prom. 13 — Mr. Palmer ' s Lecture, The Science of Lighting. 23 — Ramblers ' Party. MAY 6 — Ascension day. Holiday. 28 — Students ' sports carnival. JUNE— 1 — Final exams start. 8 — Commencement Ball. 10 — Commencement Day. Page Eighty-Jive BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Ti m a %- A V t T Page Eighty-six R BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE REMEMBER —You always save at BELK BROTHERS CO. Charlotte ' s Home of Better Values INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO Incorporated Jobbers and Wholesale Distributors of ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES LIGHTING FIXTURES AND SPECIALTIES 310 W. First Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. 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AERIAL WORKERS We Specialize in Tower Work and Servicing the Outside of Churches. DE FOREST, WIS. ) i MASSEY-CLARK CO. Incorporated ' HARDWARE AND BUILD- j ERS SUPPLIES j Phone 168 I MOUNT HOLLY, N. C. • BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE ECONOMIZING WITH ELECTRICITY Intelligent and progressive housewives are not only relieving them- selves of household and kitchen drudgery and making their homes healthier and brighter, and happier, but they are actually and substantially reducing their household budgets through the wise application of electricity to house- hold duties. Take the three all important matters of cooking, refrigeration and water heating for instance. With all its advantages of coolness, convenience, the saving of time and labor, and other advantages, electric cookery costs no more than the old fashioned ways. And electric refrigeration, with all of its advantages over ordinary refrigeration actually costs less — much less. Automatic electric hot water service is economical also— almost bevond belief. The cost of electric service has had a constant trend downward since the power industry came into being. The cost of living has substantially increased during the past three years; the cost of electric service has con- tinued to decrease. DUKE POWER COMPANY General Office CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of GAMBRILL MELVILLE MILLS COMPANY Wide Sheeting Exclusively BESSEMER CITY, N. C. Compliments of J. B. IVEY AND CO. DEPARTMENT STORE CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page Ninety-three BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE CARTER-COLTON CIGAR COMPANY, Inc. Wholesale Cigars, Tobacco and Candies 3 Charlotte, N. C. I I I ) 1 High Point, N. C. ) ) Compliments of THE YOUNG MEN ' S SHOP, Inc. Established 1920 GASTONIA, N. C. INTERSTATE MILLING CO. Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE FLOUR MEAL AND FEEDS CHARLOTTE, N. C. WESTLAND FARM Producers and Distributors of Grade A Dairy Products MOUNT HOLLY, N. C. E. D. Kelly E. D. Kelly, Jr. t Compliments of WILLIAMS AND SHELTON COMPANY, Inc. Wholesale Mill Agents and Importers CHARLOTTE, N. C. R. A. PADGETT JEWELER Diamonds, Watches, Clocks Silveiwaie and Jewell y Expert Repairing Phone 244 Bank Bldg. BELMONT, N. C. W. I. VAN NESS CO. I PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES AND CAMERAS ALL KINDS Telephone 9889 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Page Ninety-four WALKER DISPLAY SERVICE DISPLAYS AND DECORATIONS Phone 8649 for estimates TRADE AT COLLEGE STS. CHARLOTTE, N. C. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1937 SPIRE .... i AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY Charlotte, X. C. STATEMENT OF MARCH 31. 1937 i Condensed from reports to the North Car- olina Commissioner of Banks and to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va.l RESOURCES Cash in vault, on deposit in Federal Reserve Bank and due from banks.. __ ___ $22,031, 496.46 U. S. Government obligations, direct and or fully guaran- teed 13.000.487.31 Federal Land Bank, and list- ed bonds 1.439.959.70 State of North Carolina and State of South Carolina Bonds 4.318.154.71 Municipal bonds and notes. __ 3,013.617.83 Loans eligible for rediscount by Federal Reserve Bank _ 5,516,296.0? Loans secured by listed stocks and bonds 3.685.237.94 Accrued Interest on bonds _ _ 171.012.40 $53,176,262.41 Other high grade, well secured loans 6,071.455.92 Cash surrender value life in- surance policies carried on the officers of the bank . _ 39.302.50 Stock Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond. Va„ and other stocks and bonds 158.690.50 Customers ' Liability on Ac- ceptances 1.263.150.00 Banking House. Furniture and Fixtures 331.983.62 Property adjoining present banking quarters purchas- ed for expansion 143.901.33 475.884.95 Reserve for Depreciation 112.742.58 Other Real Estate the re- cent appraised value of which is $198,868.00 and the assessed value of which is $180,499,361 90.00 $61,072,093.70 LIABILITIES Capital Stock 1.200. 000. OH Surplus J 1.000.000.00 Undivided Profits Reserved for Unearned In- terest - Reserve for Premium on bonds, taxes and contingen- 741.559.86 77.429.99 Domestic and Foregin Accept- ances $1,263,150.00 DEPOSITS 55.975.167.23 $61,072,093.70 Member Federal Reserve Svstem • ' Coffee That is Coffee AT ALL GROCERY STORES G round fresh before your eyes or the day your Grocer gets it. CHARLOTTE, N. C. WfM IVUe ' I EDELWEISS JOHN SEXTON • CO. Page Ninety-five BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Compliments of HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANY CHARLOTTE, N. C. Compliments of J. F. BESS CO. GASTONIA, N. C. Compliments of GROCERS BAKING COMPANY GASTONIA, N. C. 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