Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1938 volume:

V . ' 3 BELMOl T a6bE COI LEQB .;.,.,iiia. p .f Wi jj]i ,. vM ' i , ' W ji W ii i if iM - y 4 |i iiwiiiiiiit iiT f i| j r ) ' frrrfr r rr r t Vff ' %illHiLLll MlLiilJI lUii 1938 SPIRE BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BELMONT, N. C. Published by THE CLASS OF 1938 53359 DEDICATION To Abbey ' s Old Boys To all those who once attended classes in Abbey halls, who trod her corridors, who battled valiantly for the furtherance of her athletic fame, who strolled in warm and peaceful comradeship along the Avenue, who loved the spires of her Cathedral, who lived a life of cheerful good-fellowship with priests, teachers and classmates — to these we dedicate this volume of memo- ries. We do so with the hope that it may bring back to them, in the softened clarity of yesterday ' s good times, their own memories of Abbey. Especially would we have this book serve as another link in the chain that binds the affections of Abbeymen — those gone and those to come — to Abbey. The class of ' 38 joins hands in spirit with the class of ' 78 to give honor to Belmont Abbey, the Alma Mater of them both. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE FOREWORD This 1938 edition of The Spire has a double purpose. Primar- ily, it intends to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Belmont Abbey College. Then, it has been produced in an effort to prevent time from completely obliterating the recollections of the happiness of Abbey life from the memories of Students of Today. Students of Years- Gone-By. and of the members of the Community of Belmont Abbey. To those Students of the Present, may it be a permanent record of classmates, professors and activities. May it provoke many happy memories of campus and class activities, as time assumes evergroiving proportions in separating them from college days. To the Alumni, may it be the means of recalling faces, scenes and incidents which can live noiv in the realm of reminiscence alone. We paraphrase the oft-quoted line in stating the effect we hope this vol- ume may have upon them. Backward, turn backward. O time, in thy flight: make them all students again just for tonight. Finally, may this Spire provide the members of the Community of Belmont Abbey with another chronicle of the life and the progress of the institution to whose service they have devoted their lives. If this volume is instrumental in recalling old friends to the read- er ' s mind, in visualizing for him old .scenes and activities connected with his and our Alma Mater, then, our purpose will be attained and our fondest hope realized. PROGRAM Page ACT I— THE COLLEGE 8 Scene I — CAMPUS ViEVVS 10 Scene II — Faculty 16 ACT II— THE CLASSES 24 Scene I — COLLEGIANS 26 Scene II — PrePSTERS 36 ACT III— ACTIVITIES 40 Scene I — Publications 42 Scene II — DRAMATICS 46 Scene III — ORGANIZATIONS 50 ACT IV— ATHLETICS 58 Scene I — FOOTBALL 60 Scene II — BASKETBALL 64 Scene III — MINOR Sports 72 ACT V— FEATURES 76 BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE A Historical Sketch The War bctwcin thi- States was over. Like a forest fire this civil strife had devastated fertile and flourishing lands from the Chesapeake to the Gulf. With the lands and the people, the Church, too. suffered — especially in iNorth Carolina. It was to aid this suffering Church that the first Benedictines came South in 1876. Once there, the followers of St. Benedict cooperated with the Southern priesthood in an effort to restore the happiness that had been shattered by civil strife. They sought to implant the s«cds of Truth, the love of God and Country, in minds which such a short time previously had harbored hatred, bigotry and a lust for blood. The advent of these workers was hailed eagerly by all concerned with the welfare of the Church. And no wonder, for at this time North Carolina was the most thoroughly non-Catholic State in the Union. Late in the same year, the Rev. Jeremiah O ' Connell presented the Rt. Rev. James Gibbons. Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina, a plantation in Gaston County, known as Caldwell ' s Place. This, the site of our present school, was little more than a wilderness and must have lessened the courage, though not the zeal, of the small hand of Monks who had come South to found a monastery. From a small log cabin, a fram.e chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin under her title of Mary. Help of Christians, from a scanty brick college. St. Marys College and Mary-Help Abbey grew into what is today the only Catholic college in the South Atlantic states and the oldest monastery in the entire South. Once a foothold had been secured, the institution grew rapidly. The corner stone of the Cathedral was laid on the Feast of St. Leo. 1894. by Cardinal Gibbons. Work was begun on the beautiful specimen of Gothic architecture now standing. The stained glass windows of this Cathedral arc said to be the finest in America, and they took first prize at the World ' s Fair in Chicago. 1893. The rapid growth was checked somewhat in 1900 — May 19th — by a fire which swept over half the school. A high wind fanned the flames and had it not been for a most fortunate change in direction of this wind, Belmont Abbey would have been nothing more than a heap of ashes. The numerous events which go to make up the history of Belmont Abbey are not always well understood. One misconception in particular is the derivation of the present name of the school and monastery. Prior to 1895, the town of Belmont was named Garibaldi. In that year the town was incorporated and renamed Belmont in honor of Hon. Perry Belmont, mem- ber of the House of Representatives from New York, and a personal friend of Bishop Haid. The Abbey, meanwhile, retained its title of Mary-Help Abbey until 1910. when it was raised to the status of an Abbey Nullius. Following customary ecclesiastical traditions, the Abbey assumed the name of the town in which it is situated — Belmont. Then, in 1913. at a meeting of the alumni, the name of St. Mary ' s College was changed to Belmont Abbey College. Such, in brief, is the history of the institution whose sixtieth anniversary we are celebrat- ing this year. It is a history not lacking in joy and certainly not devoid of sadness and hard- ship. However, it is a history of courage, perseverance and trust in God — a history that augurs well for the future of Belmont Abbey, that promises even greater advancement during the next sixty years of her existence than was made during her first six decades. ACT I . CI e I SCENE I a nip 11 Llcw BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE THE CATHEDRAL May Devotions BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE To Monastery Entrance Down The Avenue BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Thh Grotto BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE The Rt. Rev. Vincent G. Taylor, O.S.B., D.D. President Page Seoenteen Father Joseph Tobin O.S.B., A.B. Dean Instructor in Mathematics and Physics A.B., Belmont Abbey. Father Cuthbert Allen O.S.B., A.M. Vice-President and Rector Associate Professor of History Instructor in Sociology A.B.. Belmont Abbey; A.M. Catholic University. Page Eigtjleen BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Father Florian Checkhart O.S.B.. A.B. Treasurer Instructor in Latin and English A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Father Gregory Eichenlaub O.S.B.. A.B.. A.M. Chaplain Instructor in Religion. Latin and English A.B.. Belmont Abbey: A.M.. Univer- sity of Notre Dame. Father Rembert Codd O.S.B.. A.B. Assistant Dean Instructor in Religion A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Page Nineteen Father Raphahl Arthur O.S.B., A.B,, A.M. Director of Vocational Guidance Head of the Department of English Instructor in Economics A.B.. Belmont Abbey; A.M.. Univer- sity of Notre Dame. Father Sebastian Doris O.S.B.. A.M. Head of the Department of Mathematics A.M.. Catholic University. Mr. Edward D. Cahill A.B., M.S. Head of the Department of Natural Sciences Instructor in Mathematics A.B.. Boston College: M.S., Boston College. Mr. Howard A. Wheeler B.S. Head of the Department of Physical Education Instructor in History B.S.. University of Illinois. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Father Alcuin Baudermann O.S.B.. A.B. Librarian Instructor in Foreign Languages History and Religion A.B., St. Ansclm ' s College. Father Patrick Donohue O.S.B., A.B. Instructor in German A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Frater Brendan Dooley O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Mathematics A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Frater Martin Hayes O.S.B.. A.B. Assistant to the Dean Instructor in Business Sciences A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Frater Hugh Hagerty O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in Government A.B.. Belmont Abbey. Frater Anselm Biggs O.S.B., A.B. Instructor m French A.B., Belmont Abbey. Frater Daniel Baran O.S.B. , A.B. Instructor in Business Sciences and English A.B., Belmont Abbey. Frater Bede Lightner O.S.B.. A.B. Instructor in French A.B.. Belmont Abbey. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Frater Gabriel Stupasky O.S.B.. A.B. Assistanl Librarian A.B., Belmont Abbey. Frater Terence Kernan O.S.B. Student Af,sistant in Mathematics Frater Henry Bollman O.S.B. Assistant to the Dean Mr. David Gorney Ph.B. Registrar Instructor in Public Speaking and Dramatics Ph.B., Loyola University. Brother Alexander King Obl.S.B. Intirmarian ACT II lie U t e SCENE I ( a L Lea laiti BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE SopKoiuores , ' t Officers Vernon B. KELLEY. President NAZARETH. N. C. •Kel-- The most active lad in the school. Kel has won his way into the heart of everyone. They tell us that masculine hearts are not his only victims. Look out. Georgetown ! Vernon Bradley will be up that way next year to prepare for foreign service. Mahany Ray. Vice-President SAVANNAH. GA. Poser Now we know just what is meant by a southern gentleman. Mahany. too. has had his finger in many a pie around the Abbey these past two years. Someone else will have to decide whether he shone best in athletics or in social and cultural activities. At any rate, the School of Business Administration at Catholic University is in for a valuable addition. Kenneth GASS. Treasurer Charlotte. N. C. -Ken ' A good guy, is what his fellow stu- dents have decided about Ken. Conscientious in all his studies he just cant hide his prefer- ence for Chemistry- Thus, it looks as though N. C. State will have at least one represen- tative of the Abbey trying to solve the mysteries of Chemical Engineering. Page Tu-enly-secen Howard P. Allen Gastonia. N. C. ■■ . pr Rather reserved. Howard doesn ' t always give evidence of the jollity and wit that lurk behind those glasses. SPIRE will lose a fine Editor when he treks to Chapel Hill next year. Gilmer Cloer Statesville. N. C. Glimmer Gilmer ' s tacit ness and studiousness give him a glow of dependability. That ' s probably why he shall go down in the annals as ' 38 ' s official bus driver. A B-S, in Business from Davidson is his goal. Julian B. Couturier Charleston. S. C. Chipper Just a little feller, but many an Abbey opponent in athletics must picture him as a giant. A ready wit and care-free manner have helped him take Abbey by storm. Santa Clara and Engineering are his plans for the future. Page Twenty -eight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE James Crump Norfolk, va. -Buddy The fact that Jimmy was the first president in Piedmont Club history to serve two terms speaks for itself — and for Buddy ' s qualities of leadership. Here ' s another one for Slate and Engineering. John Clrtin Rochester. N. Y. Phantom It didn ' t take John long after his late arrival to establish a niche for himself in Abbey activi- ties. Kelley claims him for a protege — but we wonder about that! Pre-Med at Georgetown should prove an outlet for the energy that our tennis courts failed to lessen. •5 1 i. Price Ferguson Belmont, n. C. Fergie Fergie is what we ' re proud to have known as an Abbey Man. Studious, fun-loving and athletic, he is a credit to Belmont and to the Abbey. September will find him at W ake Forest studying Physical Education. Page Twenty-nine James Finn Framingham. Mass. Mickey Vc thought Mickey was a great football player until we saw him act. Then, we were convinced that he had missed his calling for the first few months of school. He ' s undecided about next year. Anybody need a good center. ' Edward Hudacek Wheeling. W. Va. Batch It ' s going to be funny not to sec Butch twinkletoe-ing his way to pay dirt on the grid and tossing buckets from way out on the hardwood. And Abbey will miss that omni- present grin. too. Plans for the next few years unsettled. David Keefe victor, n. y. Charlie ' Better hope for another go-getter like Dave. If it weren ' t for his glib tongue this SPIRE might never have seen the light of day. Here ' s hoping that some day he will be as convincing in the class room as he has been in selling adver- tising. Next stop, Cathohc U. Page Thirty BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE William Latimer Belmont. N. C. •■Biir ' Believe it or not! We have another dash- ing I-Othario who has found time for his text books. Abbey ships him to State where he in- tends to take Engineering. David Lawrence New Bern. N. C. Spencer Another Dave and another advertising man for Spire. Even the neighboring business men liked him — while tossing him out of their offices. Another vote goes to Georgetown and Civil En- gineering. John B. Lippard Belmont. N. C. ■■Wild Cat J. B. is one of the many Belmont boys attending Abbey and has shown great interest in campus activities. He intends to take his dip- loma on tour, looking for a job — pardon me! — ■ position. Page Thirty-one Paul Mattern larchmont, n. y. Nosey No wonder the Tuck Shop was a gold mine this year. Paul combined with two other cut- throats to swing many a wicked bargain. The address for the next few years will be Mt. St. Mary ' s Seminary, where Paul will continue his studies for the Priesthood. John Martinez Agana. Guam ■Pop If John could just forget th.it Guam is the pearl of the Pacific he ' d be a grand guy. Rather mischievous, always smiling, he ' s good company. Shuford Michael Mt. Holly, N. C. G Man Can it be that Shuford ' s work with the F. B. I. has put him on a pedestal among his fellow- studenls. ' Whatever the cause, he ' s high up in the rank of popularity. A course at King ' s Busi- ness College will occupy his time next year. Page Thlrty-tu BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Jack Moore Stanley. N. C. ' Liltle More Jack ' s sideburns have been the envy of half the school. His intelligence practically assures him of success at N. C. State where he intends lo study Mechanical Engineering. Rush Rankin Belmont. N. C. ' -Rush According to popular opinion. Rush is as pleasant a fellow as you would want to meet. When it comes to Piedmont affairs he ' s ready, willing and able to lend a hand. Pre-Mcd at the University of North Carolina is his dream of a perfect ' 39. Alfred Rhyne Stanley. N. C. High Note AI is outstanding for his friendly smile, gen- uine sincerity, a determination to succeed and an absolutely inimitable tone of voice. State ' s School of Mechanical Engineering will provide material for his mechanical genius. Page Thtriy-three Ben Rhyne Lowell. N. C. Big Ben There ' s no such thing as a half-way job with Ben. He strives only for the best and is satis- fied with nothing less than perfection. His cordial, amiable manner should help him enter business after graduation. r Faison Spears High Point. N. C. Roustabout Make way for the Sage of the Sophomore Class. Faison is a good man to have around when you want something done — and done cor- rectly. His record at Abbey augurs well for his life at Mt. St. Mary ' s Seminary and for his later services in the Priesthood. I d WooDRow Wilson Nazareth, N. C. Woody Woody ' s activities on the gridiron and dia- mond will go down in the memory of Abbey followers. He should prove a valuable member of Catholic U ' s athletic teams as well as a real fellow on the campus. Page Thirty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Freshman Group D. Moore . L. McKenzie President Secretary and Treasurer The Freshman Class of 1938 tripped onto the scene early in September, filled with spirit, good resolutions and a certain amount of skepticism. The class had gathered from places far and near to enter college life. Work started and the new contingent was under way. organized under the leadership of representative class officers. At Christmas the September skepticism had been replaced by a jubilant attitude which had been inspired by a string of football victories. How- ever, that time found us still with many illusions concerning the administrative mechanism of the college. The resolutions were on their last legs for most of the class as far as studies were concerned. Exam Week removed all the illusions and renewed resolutions which, we hope, have remained with us throughout the year. The Freshman Class has maintained a fine representation in the various extra-curricular activities. The members have nearly all passed through the pains of the Campus Club, the fantasies of the Piedmont Initiation, the humilia- tions of the Rat Cap Period. and the other special treatment reserved for frosh at Belmont Abbey College. The members have had the pleasure of attending their own Hop at the Belmont Community House, of seeing their names in Con- tact, of being the hosts at the Freshman-Sophomore Banquet, of taking part in intramural athletics, of having many players on the varsity teams, and of enjoy- ing the good fellowship that makes the class of ' 38 one of the most outstanding freshman classes in the history of the Abbey. Activities, associations with the Fathers, the spirit of our professors in our various courses of study, have welded the Freshman Class into a body fully cap- able to take on the dignity and responsibility proper to upper-classmen, and to uphold the traditions, besides further the standards, of Belmont Abbey College. Page Thirty-five SCENE II tCV) At ct 7 ' BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Seniors Off 1 c e r s Joseph G. Salm Cairo, Egypt Joe In his three years at the Abbey Joe has managed to become outstanding in classes and activities. Rambler ' s Basketball. Presi- dent of the Senior Class and Secretary of the Ramblers. Next year: back to Abbey. Joseph F. Munnerlvn Columbia, s. C. Joe Entering Abbey as a Junior. Joe wasted no time in taking over leadership in Prep activities. Rambler ' s Basketball. President of Ramblers. Vice-President of the Senior Class. This win be another enrollment for Belmont Abbey College next year. John D, Hice Charlotte, N. C. J. or The Prep ' s representative-at-large in social circles. Has an air of quietness, but don ' t be fooled by appearances. Plenty of life when circumstances call for it. Ramblers Club. Secretary and Treasurer of Senior Class. Still another for Abbey ' s Freshman class next year. Page Thirty-seven BuRKt Sloan Bavahu VlSNlC CUFFARO Vlaservich PVE Waddei.l Nicholas R. Bayard Columbia, S. C. ■■Ralph Quiet and likeable, but loud in defense of his native State. Ramblers. Next year: Abbey. Charles H. Sloan. Jr. Belmont. N. C. Charlie Big-hcarCcd and friendly towards all. Im- portant cog in Ramblers. Day-Student Club. Ramblers Basketball. Will return to Abbey with the Fall. Anthony A. Burke. Jr. Norfolk. Va. Tonte A first -year man who has made good in a big way. Football. Boxing. Track. Next year: Abbey. Joseph C. Cuffaro elm grove. w. va. Joltin Joe An outstanding athlete and a campus lum- inary. Football. Basketball and Track. Next year: ? ? ? ? ? L. Charles Visnic DiLLE ' s Bottom. Ohio ••Buiv Torch-carrier for the Prep in varsity ath- letics. Football, Basketball (Manager). Base- ball. Uncertain about next year. Edward Vlaservich Gastonia. n. c. ■■Eddie Well known and liked representative of The Spun-Yarn Center of the South. Day Student Club. Next year will be another at Abbey. John Pye Augusta. Ga. Johnny An artist without the temperament. Ram- blers. Abbey again next year. Robert G. Waddell NEW York. N. Y. Pee Wee A popular and active Prepster from way back. Prep Players, Ramblers. Rambler ' s Basketball. Abbey again next year. Page Thirty-eight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE A Preparatory Group The Prepsters did much during the past year to enHven Abbey life. Refusing to take a back seat for the Collegians, they made places for themselves in every branch of activity and definitely established the Prep School as a necessary ele- ment in the make-up of Belmont Abbey. Thirteen States. Cuba and Egypt have favorite sons represented among the Prep student body, and the diversity of personalities engendered by such variety of origin has had much to do with the versatility of the Prep Department. Although emphasis was placed upon Rambler activities, the Prep managed to land two lettermen on the Varsity Football and Basketball teams, three men on the Track squad and one on the Baseball team. In social life and dramatics, too. the Prep boys gave the Collegians a stiff battle for honors. The Rambler Dance, several plays under the auspices of the Beta Alpha Theta. the new Prep Dramatic Society, and an outstanding basket- ball team form the bulk of their achievements. Such activity and worth-while accomplishment give notice that here are the future leaders of campus life at Belmont Abbey College. Page Thiny-nim ACT III cl I vit ces SCENE I V I i c at L o BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Spire Staff seated: Birkner, Kellev. Timberlake. Keefe. Allen, Standing: Pye. Muxnerlyx. Salm. Hice, Helmich. IVRENCF.. ClBTlN. MattERN. The book whose pages you arc now perusing was assembled by a staff made up of twelve of the most capable representatives of the Junior and Senior classes of the college department and from the senior division of the prep. Ambitious to make this, the 1938 SPIRE, the finest in the history of the publication, the staff members spared no effort in their realization of their desire. Howard P. Allen, day-student from Gastonia. was the editor and his asso- ciates in this capacity were Vernon B. Kelley and Joseph W. Timberlake. These three gave much time and thought to their work and now retire with the as- surance that their zeal was to some purpose. The business of the staff was conducted through and managed by David Lawrence, assisted by Vernon von Drehle. That they. too. met with distinct success can be gathered by an examination of the section devoted to advertisers. Lawrence and von Drehle were assisted by a willing corps of freshmen. David Keefe. John Helmich. J. D. Hice. and John Curtin subjected the ideas of the editorial staff to typewriters and the result was the copy which appears on these pages. Paul Mattern was the Art Director, assisted by Joseph Rankin. John Birkner. and John Pye. The Prep Department ' s interests were supervised by Joseph Salm and Joseph Munnerlyn. All the staff members found the work most interesting and turn over to their successors a job which guarantees the workers the most pleasant kind of memory of student- activity at Belmont Abbey College. Page Forty-three Contact Snih-J: Bradshiu, Patterson, Keefe. Timbere.ake. Kellev. Hov, Matterx, Slaiidiiiij: HuDACEK, Rav, Fercvson, Spears. Sarceant. VON Drehle, Kabas; The past year witnessed a ' coming of age metamorphosis for the school paper CONTACT. Enlarged to eight pages, printed on machine-finished paper, and using numerous cuts every issue, the 1937- ' 38 issues of CONTACT are a credit to the capable Editor. Vernon Kelley. A format style has been developed and various forms of treatment for sub- ject matter were tested by the staff. The year was for this publication (as for others at the Abbey) one of experimentation, of trial and error lessons, and of application of the knowledge thus gained to each succeeding issue. A fair and unbiased survey of this year ' s CONTACT will show that it achieved much progress and even in its deficiencies it has pointed the way to a better and more complete paper. This year the paper has become more than ever a student activity. The editorial room, housed with the Abbey Press Bureau, saw much scribbling, typing, blue pencilling and pasting up of dummies. Deadlines were met and the staff was afforded a short breathing spell between issues. There was much enjoyment and illumination for Abbey ' s fledgling mem- bers of the Fourth Estate. And the newly-elected stafl ' is already planning greater strides for the CONTACT of the future. Page Forty-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Abbey Press Bureau The Abbey Press Bureau was founded in the beginning of the 1937-38 school term. It was the outgrowth of an idea conceived in the previous year by Fr. Daniel, who. directing the activities of the organization until February, or- ganized those men interested in journalism into an active and useful body. The object of the Bureau was to furnish an additional outlet for the journalistic am- bitions of members of the student publications, and to assist the college by serving as an exchange for news articles, publicity, and information. Since the Bureau was to be a clearing-house for news released to papers throughout the Southland, some idea of newspaper technique and method was necessary for proper cooperation with the press. Those students who worked in the organiza- tion were taught the essentials of newswriting. handling and transmission of news, and general news methods. The work of the Bureau fell under three heads. The first of these was the spreading of news concerning Abbey athletic teams. Broadcasting in print the exploits of the high-riding Crusaders called for much work, and Abbey ' s out- standing football team made the first quarter of the school year a busy one for the members of the Press Bureau. A brief respite at Christmas was followed by more hard work in recounting the accomplishments of the famous Crusader cagesters who copped the championship of the junior college loop. The second phase of the Bureau ' s work was the publication and sponsorship of CONTACT. While an effort was made to make a distinction between the work of the staff members of the Bureau and the staff members of the CON- TACT, nevertheless, since both staffs were made up of the same personnel under the same director, the distinction was one only of the mind. The third field in which the Press Bureau functioned was in the publicizing of college activities which concerned faculty members, students, visiting person- alities, and the general life surrounding the members of the Community of Bel- mont Abbey. Performing its work with an eye to ultimate perfection, the Bureau issued stories and picture-mats which won favorable commendations from many of the South ' s leading newspapers. Set up in spacious quarters, equipped with the latest in typewriters, desks, lighting, and filing cabinets, the Bureau will go down as one of the major achievements for the college year now ending. A beginning has been made in this valuable field, and a very creditable be- ginning. To spread the fame of Abbey will be the aim of those students who succeed to the positions of the Press Bureau. The efficiency of next year ' s staff will be increased greatly by the year of experience with its lessons of trial and error, and the fresh enthusiasm of the influx of new members. Page Forty-five SCENE II a it t a m al i c BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Abbey Players ! r M tI 1. f ■i5 Scaled: York. Ray, Coxxers, Kellev; Standing: vox Drehle, CouTfRiER. Patterson. Lawrexce. Hill, Hov. Matters. This year marked the revival of dramatics at Belmont Abbey under the capable direction of Mr. David Gorney. The return of the thespians was met with approval from all sides, and their efforts resulted in some of the most en- tertaining presentations in the history of Abbey dramatics. Early in the year SUNDAY EVENING AT EIGHT was produced. This was a trio of plays presented under one title, the purpose of which was to give Mr. Gorney an insight into the available talent. The re-creation was a suc- cess and paved the way for the year ' s big play. THE LAST WARNING. Congratulations are in order for the Players and for Mr. Gorney. THE LAST WARNING was received with acclaim. Special mention is due Mahany Ray. Vernon Kelley. David Lawrence, Frank York, Faison Spears, Nelson Brad- shaw and Emmart Hoy — and to the four Belmont girls who were so gracious as to lend their talented efforts to make the production a success. Misses Margaret Maynard. Ruth Lineberger. Elmena Latimer and Virginia Wilson handled the female roles with professional skill. The revival of interest in dramatics is one of the most welcome features of this scholastic year, and Mr. Gorney and his Players deserve commendation for the high quality they managed to put into their work in such a short period. Page ForHf-seven Prep Players . rcitrrl : N. Wadiiell, G. Wauuell, We Braum, KE tp. VEKTv; StiDufiiui: Gallagher. Sargeant. Van Sant, Electing to offset the advantages gained by the collegians in recent years by an effort to concentrate dramatic activities in the college department, the prep- sters. urider the direction of David J. Gorney. organized the Beta Alpha Theta Dramatic Society and presented three productions for students of Belmont Abbey and Sacred Heart colleges, as well as for the general public. That they were suc- cessful in their decision can be seen with a inquiry into the intense interest mani- fested in the department, and from a review of the plaudits received for their work. Crooks for a Month. a comedy in three acts, was one of the hit produc- tions. This play unfolded the talents of many of the prepsters and revealed the fact that the Beta Alpha Theta group would be able to offer stiff competition to the college players. The Ramblers ' Revue. a kind of hodge-podge of specialty acts and three one-act plays, gave all the members an opportunity to parade their abilities. The final play, The Phantom. which, incidentally, had a long Broadway run. was the final presentation of the year. Outstanding for their dramatic achievements were William Van Sant. who played character roles: Joseph Haverty. who was either a comedian or a stern- faced detective, thus indicating his diversity of ability: and James Devenny, who did many clever female impersonations. William Braum. Gale and Norman Waddell. George Kemp. Robert Gallagher, and Charlton Howard played roles that won many commendations. The stage crew, headed by Ben Sargeant. Homer Marlowe, Louis Balthis, and Jack Weston, designed many attractive sets and staged their productions in a manner that would compliment the best com- panies of the legitimate theater. Pugi; Forty-eight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE The Last Warning, Miss Margaret Maynard Belmont, N. C. Miss Ruth Lineberger Belmont. N. C. Miss Elmena Latimer Belmont. N. C. Miss Virginia Wilson Belmont. N. C. Mf Page Forty-nine SCENE III y tcfa n It atian BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Frottt Ro7i Left to Ruiht: Fr. Anselm, O.S.B.. Moderator; Kemp. Wai-dem.. (iALi.M.uF.R. Havkrty. Kabas; Second Rfrr: Helmich, Van Sant. Braum. Devenny. Weston. Bayard, Sargeant; Tliirii Rmc: Hill, yox Dbkiile, Patterson. Salm, Koirv. Vurk; Back Rmv: Conners, Josephs. Mattern, Spears, Altar Boys ' Society Fulfilling their assignments with the decorum and devotion fitting for those who serve in the sanctuary of Almighty God, the members of the Altar Boys Society, a perennial institution at Belmont Abbey, maintained and upheld the college traditions which have come down through the history of the place. Called together by Fr. Martin Hayes, O.S.B.. who was to serve as the Director of the Society until he was transferred to the college in February, the members were introduced to the rubrics which are an important factor in the hturgy of the church. Fr. Martin made wonderful progress with the students and inspired them to love to be on the altar. in a word, to love the service of God. Fr. Anselm Biggs. O.S.B. took over the directorship which Fr. Martin reluctantly relinquished, and also did excellent work to further the ideals of the Society. A distinct feature of the students participation in the services which are car- ried out so majestically in Belmont Abbey Cathedral lies in the fact that the older boys, as well as the younger. reali7.e the privilege and vie for the honor of serving on the altar. The members served all the Sundays, the greater festivals, and all the holy- days throughout the school year. Not all of their opportunities to be ministers came from the Cathedral ' s functions: the members also helped carry out the Masses. Benedictions and special services reserved to the Student Chapel. Fr. Anselm. acting as host for the Community of Belmont Abbey, and the Reverend Pastor of the Cathedral. Father Eugene Egan, O.S.B. . rewarded the boys with a banquet on May 19th. The celebration was held in the college din- ing room and was featured with an address by the Prior of the Abbey, the Very Rev. Nicholas Bliley. O.S.B.. V.G. Page Fitiy-one TKe Piedmont Club James Crump WooDRow Wilson Faison Spears . Vernon Kelley , President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The present, now ending, college session found the Piedmont Club, closing its twelfth year of existence, with thirty-eight members. The Grand Initiation was bigger and better than ever; a complete ritual was adopted and a standard- ized method of hazing that received the full sanction of the administration. In carrying out its social program the Club sponsored and financed two major and two minor dances. A Hallowe ' en Masquerade began the round of dancing activities. This was followed by the Senior Prom, held in Belmont Abbey Gym, where Frankie Reynolds and his Band furnished the music. The Club worked through the Abbey Press Bureau in dispatching photo-mats of the sponsors and their escorts to all the leading newspapers in the two Carolinas. Virginia and Georgia. A Skating Lark, held on the College Avenue in the light of a full moon, gave the proper touch of romance and fun for St. Valentine ' s Day. Near the end of spring another dance-party was given that not only did much to replenish the coffers of the club treasury, but also gave much fun and happiness for those who were privileged to be present. The Commencement Finals, according to custom, were carried out with ceremony, pomp, and finish. Hod Williams and his orchestra, of national renown, filled the confines of Belmont Abbey Gym with soothing and appealing strains. The Annual Piedmont Banquet, the Smoker, and various tournaments car- ried on within the club, rounded out the year. President James Crump, the only collegian ever elected to the highest post in the Piedmont governing body for two terms, filled his office with the capability proper to the reception of such a single honor. And thus the doings of the year 1938, a very successful year, has gone into the minutes of the Piedmont Club. Page Fifty-two BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE The Pser Club Once again, after a most successful program, the Pser Club brings its sche- dule to a close. As was explained in the last issue of the SPIRT:, the Club ' s name is derived from the words: Political. Social. Economic and Religious — factors which are the central points in the organization ' s discussions. The most interesting meeting of the year was held in the College Library on January 9. at which time topics pertaining to the Anti-Lynching Bill. Sino- Japanese War. Civil War in Spain and current international and national gov- ernmental affairs were considered and discussed. Though of comparatively recent origin, the Pser Club has taken a definite place in the list of student organizations, and it has done much for the cultural advantages of its members. Vernon B. Kelley. who graduates with the class now leaving, is one of the men who is listed among the founders, and his spirit and ambition have been the guiding influences of what has been acknowledged by the administration of the college as a highly successful and competent association. Seated: Mattern, ,Hill, Co. ners. Hudacek, Cloer. Kelley, Keefe. Ray, vos Dbehle, Cirtin; Standing: Couturier. Spears. York, Patterson. Page Fiftij-three Front Ro-a-: Titman, Wilson, R.w. Kkllev, Conners; Back Rozv: Keefe. vi..n- IJbehlk. Hill. Mattern, Patterson, Hov, York, The Glee Club Under the skillful direction of Mr. Jack Heuron, of Gastonia, the Abbey Glee Club carried on an extensive program during the year. Following many hours of practice, the group opened its season with a beau- tiful rendition of the Missa Rosa Mystica. by Vito Carnevali. at which time it collaborated with the Glee Club of Sacred Heart College. The occasion was the Solemn Pontifical Mass. sung by the Most Rev. Eugene J. McGuinness. Bishop of Raleigh, on March 21. the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Benedict. Accompanying at the organ was the Rev. Francis Underwood, who, in previous years, served as choir director at the Abbey. Many new members have given their services to the Club. As SPIRE goes to press the club members are working on their program which will be given on several occasions, chief of which will be the Commencement Week Musicalc. scheduled for the evening of June 8. As the majority of the members are freshmen, Mr. Heuron has hopes of developing the singing unit into an organization which will carry the fame of the Abbey throughout the neighboring states. Page Ftily-four BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Off-Campus Students The Day Students Club, a new organization at Belmont Abbey College now finishes the first year of its existence. Organized by the Rev. Rembcrt Codd. O.S.B.. the club was designed to fill the gap that seemed to lie between the student-life of those who lived off the campus and those who board at the Abbey. That the design was effective is evident from the success achieved in hav- ing the day students become an integral part in the student-life of the college. with a full knowledge of its traditions, projects, and accomplishments. The officers during the first year were: Kenneth Gass. of Charlotte. President: Dan Moore, of Gastonia. Vice-President: Rush Rankin, of Belmont. Secretary and Treasurer: and. Howard Allen, of Gastonia. Representative to the Student Council. With a year of experience behind them., the members should be able to branch out next semester and take on a round of activities worthy of any organ- ization at Belmont Abbey College. If the new crop of freshmen can be fired with the enthusiasm which has been enkindled in the day students now enrolled, the club is certain to cement more firmly the strong bond of friendship which exists between the day students and the boarders, to help equalize the points of interest in college life, and to make a unified, cooperative student body. ■St Rou ' -- M. {.;ass. Cuffaro. Komancski. Visnic. Wilson. Fergl-son. Bradley. D. Moore, Cloer; Second Rinv: Pawloski, Modra, Ray, Couttrier, Huuacek; Third Rtnv: Crump Nemec, Rendell, Lawrence. Josephs, Kabas. K. Cass. Kellev, Finn, Monog,ram Club Although not functioning as actively as in past years because of the decision to forego the staging of the Gaston County High School Tournament at the Abbey, the Monogram Club served its end by keeping those students who wore the coveted A bonded in a central body. The organization saw an influx of new members, since so many freshmen won monograms during the grid and cage campaigns. Organized in 1930 by Director of Athletics. Howard A. Wheeler, the Monogram Club has been most useful to the workings of the athletic depart- ment. The members have staged six high school basketball tournaments, thus doing much to cement the ties of friendship proper to the relationship of the Abbey with the students and their parents in the surrounding towns. Woodrow Wilson, captain of the football squad for two seasons, served as president of the monogram-wearers during the past year. Mahany Ray. cap- tain of Abbey ' s champion basketball team, held the vice-presidency. Vernon Kelley. of football and boxing fame, was secretary, Julian Couturier. Charles- ton ' s contribution to Belmont ' s football and basketball teams, was the historian, while David Lawrence, the manager of the gridsters, served as sergeant-at-arms for the second consecutive year. The Monogram Club was honored with a banquet given by the college ad- ministration, in appreciation for all the services rendered it by the members. At this time a consultive vote was taken to i ndicate the club ' s choice for the recep- tion of the coveted Bishop Haid Memorial Trophy, which annually goes to the best all-round athlete. Page Fifty-six BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE TKe Ramblers Joseph F. Munnerlvn Jose Fernandez de Castro Joseph G. Salm Benjamin J. Sargeant President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The Ramblers form the social and athletic stimulus to Prep activities. Founded to provide an outlet for the younger boys similar to that provided by the Piedmont Club for the collegians, the Rambler organization has grown into a potent force in Abbey life. The club struck out into a new field of endeavor this year by renewing high school interest in dramatics. It was from this impetus that the Beta Alpha Theta came into being. Athletically, the Ramblers were again represented by a strong basketball team. Socially, the year was more than a success with its billiard, bridge, and other tournaments, an increase in the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship be- tween fellow students. The season was clima.ved by the annual spring dance. The Rambler Club fills a need at Belmont Abbey. It provides activities for those boys not eligible for college affairs and endeavors to give the younger lads some idea of what is expected of them as Abbey Men. it tries to give them savoir faire. -•_ii Page Fifty-seven ACT IV .=J-l It Ic 1 1 c SCENE I i a at l) a Li BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE THE COACHES Howard Wheeler Reyman Bonar i- . ' fTS O . ' ' P fS . l4 4 ,9 « 23 ' 2 The Squad TKe Crusaders Like an engine motiv.itcd by a dynamo driven by eternal fire. Belmont Abbey College ' s Crusaders blew hot for eight straight games and marched off with a percentage indicative of the best aggregation in southern junior college circles: eight wins and no defeats. Denied the right to unfurl the flag which broadcasts to the world superiority in the conference of which their college is a member, th: Crusaders were content to let their record speak for itself. Because of a misunderstanding that had arisen among the various members, directors of the junior college loop elected to withhold the official announcement of a champion. Starting their trail of glory with a decisive 24-7 win over the Wolficts of North Caro- lina State College, the Wheelcrmen dug in their cleats and marched through a campaign that showed only one let-up — the afternoon a stubborn band of Boiling Springs gridmen tied the Crusaders. The State skirmish served notice to the football world that the Abbey was power- ful on ground and in air. Lces-McRae followed in ihc wake of the Tcchlcts and had to he content with a 26-0 defeat. That was the day Butch Hudacek and Stan Romanoski decided to incorporate the relationship soon known as the Touchdown Twins, Inc. Bert Rendell and Ed Bradley also came in for some of the pass-snagging, and Walt Pawloski, along with Joe Cuffaro, helped Hudacek with the rifling. Captain Woodrow Wilson drop-kicked for the two e,xtra points. Deciding to drop for the moment their much-publicized air raiding, the Wheelbonarmcn met the representatives of Eastern Carolina Teachers ' College in Greenville and copped a 19-7 win by sticking to terra firma. Walt Pawloski thrilled customers with a daunting fifty-five yard dash to the promised land, and J, B. Couturier. Abbey ' s scintillating field general, managed to grab a tally with a quarterback sneak. Charley Hamm. who later was to leave school, was the real spearhead of the Crusader attack. Mahany Ray was outstanding in line play. Brevard was the next foe vanquished and. in a game that had every Crusader riding with cracking spurs, the Ransonmen were sent home with a 5 2-0 defeat. Butch Hudacek. Paw- loski. Rendell and Dan Moore had a scoring contest. The winner was never named. The tift marked the beginning of the policy of playing the home games in Belmont ' s beautiful Municipal Stadium and a record crowd witnessed the battle. Opening all valves with the signal for full steam ahead, the Crusaders turned on the heat down in Savannah and routed the Gecches of Armstrong College with a 35-14 shellacking. Playing on a frozen field. Savannah ' s Chamber of Commerce to the contrary notwithstanding, the Whcelbonarmcn rose to the heights and turned in one of their best performances of the season. Rcndell scored twice. Hudacek scored twice, and Dan Moore managed a touchdown truck via the aiJrial route. Hudacek made the most thrilling run of the day with a sixty-one yard jaunt, running through the entire Armstrong team. Joe Cuffaro. Charley Visnic. Jim Nemcc did sterling work in the line, and Mahany Ray turned in a creditable performance for his homefolk. And it is the same story all the way through. The Crusaders knocked over all opponents like so many ducks in a row and. throughout the campaign, we see only the one thing: drive. Yet. behind it all. there was spirit, a will to win. an attitude of unselfishness, the morale of a fighting football machine. Although followers of the locals who read the papers will think that the Crusaders ' success was due to the wizardry of this or that back or the defensive ability of some lineman, those who know the real story will tell you that there were few individual stars. It was a team that achieved such an outstanding record, a team made up of. not eleven starters but the whole band of performers: not only the players but made up of the faculty and the students. To those who think that Belmont had a rolling thunderbolt we only say: Perhaps. What we like to think is that we had a team that liked to win but. more than that, loved to play. One cannot say that it was a team which hated to lose: we never had a chance to know. And a word about the coaches. We refer to Mr. Howard A. Wheeler. Abbey ' s Director of Athletics and Head Coach of Football, and Mr. Reyman Bonar. the backfield coach. Much has been written about Damon and Pythias. Carton and Darnay. and all those characters of history and fiction who portray the ideal in mutual understanding and devotion. We add the nam:s of Wheeler and Bonar. emblematic of the finest in coaching — not only football, but character. It was the guiding hand of the coaches that led the Crusaders through such a glorious seasoil : it was the ethics of the coaches that fashioned the ideals of fair play which made our boys famous: it was the enthusiasm of the coaches that enkindled the fire so charac- teristic of this year ' s aggregation. To the coaches we say, ad muttos annof.1 Let the football players themselves have the last word here. They would like to give a m ssage to the members of the faculty and to the students. They would like to tell of their appreciation, that they could have done little without such sterling support. Indeed, if they could speak out right here they would say to one and all, Thanks a million! SCENE II ai kctv ail BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Basketball State CKampions Seated: HuDACEK, Ci;ffaro. Romaxoski, Rav {Capt.), D. Moore. Couturier, Pawloski ; Stattfliiuj MoDRA, Josephs, Ferguson, Fins, W. Moore, Visnic iM gr,). DAN Moore Forward JOE CUFFARO Center J. B. Couturier Forward PRICE Ferguson Center Walt Pawloski Forward MAHANY Ray Guard Butch Hudacek Guard BILL Moore Guard FRANK MODRA Guard STAN ROMANOSKI Forward B. )ASKHTBALL AT BELMONT is the sport that reduces rooters to a state of ecstatic frenzy — the Crusaders are (hat exciting. The history of past basketball tournaments for conference championships shows the Wheelermen playing in all the finals but only once emerging the victors. The past season struck a new note, however, for the Abbey cagesters dropped only three tifts during a schedule that called for twenty-six games and went on to cop junior college laurels in the tournament played at Davidson. Taking up their work where their football-playing cohorts had left off. the Crusaders breezed through games with a brisk precision that, sometimes, made one wonder if they could lose. Only one tift was dropped in junior college competition and that one was outside the boundaries of the conference of which the Abbey is a member. The locals went down to Georgia ' s city -by -the -sea and lost a single game to Armstrong. Captain Mahany Ray did a noble job in directing the work of the hoopstcrs, Elected to serve as Co-Captain with Jimmy Crump and forced to take over the full captaincy when our college administrators decided Crump was ineligible for basketball, Ray managed to keep the tenor of the Crusaders in a high key throughout the season. J, B Couturier and Edward Butch Hudacek led the scorers, followed closely by Dan Moore and Walt Pawloski. Hudacek, teaming at the guard positions with Ray. was reputed the outstanding player in the junior college conference, an honor which he also won in football. Allowed to forego his customary procedure of building a team around two or three stars b:caus: of the presence of so much cage talent. Coach Howard A. Wheeler was able to use every man on his squad to advantage. .Joe Cuflfaro and Ed Bradley did some of the most spirited ball-hawking seen on North Carolina courts in many a moon; Stan Romanoski. Frank Modra, and Price Ferguson did their share of the work, Romanoski with his passing, Modra with his aggressiveness, Ferguson with his performances under the basket. The most interesting and exciting skirmish of the cage season was seen when the Cru- saders, meeting the powerful Groves-Thread Independents of Gastonia, eked out a 36-35 win in an extra period. The score was so fast in the last period that the lead changed hands five times The State Tournament at Davidson found the Abbcymcn breezing right through their three games, taking over Presbyterian Jr. College, Lees-McRae and Campbell, in the order named. A resume of the season shows that the Crusaders won twenty-three games out of twenty- six played, and scored 836 points to the opponents 684. or averaged 36.9 points per game while the opponents averaged 26.3. J. B. Couiuricr and Butch Hudacek led the scorers with 175 and 163 points respectively. Some of the teams defeated were: Cramcrton, Belmont Inde- pendents, Groves-Threads. Y Purols. Threads, Inc.. Campbell, Oak Ridge. Pfciffer, Boiling Springs. Lees-McRae. Wingate, P. J. C, Univtrsity of S. C. Frosh.. and others. Graduation will take only four players from Coach Whee!er ' s cage roster and next year ' s team should be as great as this. Hudacek, Ray, Ferguson and Couturier leave via the gradua- tion route. Ramblers ' Basketball Serving definite notice that the Ramblers ' organization was indeed an integral part of the athletic departm2nt of Belmont Abbey College and Prep, the green-shirted cagesters went through a highly successful season. Founded not so much to win games for the prep as to develop talent for the Crusaders, the Ramblers won eight straight games before a defeat was chalked against them. Under the guiding hand of Fr. Daniel until Jimmy Crump took over the reins in their ninth game, the prepsters played preliminary tifts to all the Crusader home games and climaxed their season with a trip to Columbia. While Joe Salm and Joe Castro made up the big noise in the Grcenies ' offensive thrusts, the development of diminutive Joe Haverty and the sterling defensive work of Billy Butch Braum elicited much praise from Abbey followers. Joe Salm did some excellent work under the basket. The lad who calls Cairo. Egypt, his home should go a long way on the Crusader squad next year. Always spurred on by the undaunted spirit of Joe Munnerlyn and Bill Van Sant. the Ramblers gave numerous manifestations that they. too. like their big-brother varsity members, had the will to win. Gale WaddcU. Charley Sloan, and Arturo Castro rounded out the squad and turned in many creditable performances. The Ramblers reached their peak early in the season when they turned back the powerful Cramerton High squad, with a 25-23 win. The Cramertons. playing the same team which had won the Gaston Tournament at the Abbey during the previous year, were outplayed the entire game, and the yeoman ' s work of giant Benny Cunningham was the only thing that saved them from being routed. Joe Castro. Greenie forward, took the game for the prepsters by going on a scoring spree in the second half. Castro scored eighteen of the twenty- five Rambler points. Although Castro was to show the way in the matter of scoring, later Rambler games brought out some remarkabb cage work in the persons of Butch Braum and Bill Van Sant. Braum. only a rising junior in the prep department, is counted on to be a mainstay for the Crusaders in a year or two. Basketball for the Ramblers is an activity which should win much favor for that organi- zation. Furnishing their equipment with funds from the club treasury and sparing no expense to be as attractively garbed as the varsity, the Ramblers did a fine job in upholding the tradi- tions which are characteristic of Abbey athletics. They deservedly share in the praise and con- gratulations which are accorded the Crusaders elsewhere in these pages. Van Sant MUNNERLYN SALM A Castro BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE CKeerleaders Crusade son, Ri Than V of I ' ni be th yard confi ' i-cnw hnnowC n spltrndid recor tMtion an the bt or CoIJepe Conf. of nineteen ' loi c,-t the Cnisi ' lints while the ' 2X. The L-very trick 1 ' leaking, fa !n pla heir In was than ■e Q find thai .„;■■ ' ■niEht. rniaaderl  ■ ' oc ' ' ' ' ° ' ' ' 1 pVice! - U. M--s because both th( -- '  — t -. ,1,, ..Baby Deal ? ' :«o« ' Hill York VON Drehle Page Seuentu-one SCENE III Lnot i$ j: attj BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Golden Glovers Although represented by a team small in ]iumbcrs in the Charlotte Observer ' s CAROLINA ' S Golden Gloves. Boxing Coach Tom Hanna s mittmen made lots of noise and won much favorable comment for the athletic department of Belmont Abbey College. Bringing home no championships, even though two of their representatives fought in the finals. Hanna ' s charges gave fine exhibitions for their first yeai up in such fast company. All of the Abbey fighters performed in the novice divisions. The first day of the tournament found every Hannaman passing on to the sccoiid round. Tonie Burke, who was to prove the sensation of the mitt sessions, knocked otit his welter- weight opponent fifteen seconds after the opening gong. Dick Young won a decision handily, and Vernon Kelley secured a win via the T. K. O. route. Ed Rankin drew a bye in the first round and automatically passed on to the second. Kelley lost the second day. but the other three Abbey fighters came through with wins. Burke, taking only twenty more seconds to knock out his man than he did on the opening night, brought down the house with his savage methods. Dick Young and Ed Rankin won by decision and expert prognosticators went out on a limb and announced that the three remaining Crusader contestants would probably cop championships. But the other fighters in the tournament could not feel that way about it because Rankin •was eliminated in the third day of fighting Burke won on another T. K. O. and Young secured a decision by a skillful exhibition of counter punching two for one. Entering the finals decidedly the favorite in his class. Burke, who up to now had not even thought about a defense, was forced to abandon his accustomed practices because of a badly swollen thumb which later proved to be a broken thumb. Undaunted by the injury, and spurred on by the thousands who had spent three days cheering his efforts. Burke stepped into a fast jab and learned what it is like to go down and stay down on the resin-covered canvas of Charlotte ' s Armory- Auditorium. He was. however, a hero, even in defeat. In a bout which brought together two of the classiest performers in the middleweight division. Dick Young dropped a widely disputed decision. Thus the Abbey Golden Glovers brought hom. no championships. However, their popu- larity was indicated by Burke ' s winning second honors in the popularity poll conducted after the elimination tournanuint. Coach Tom Hanna. his fighters, and the athletic department deserve many kind words for the showing made by the Abbey Golden Glovers. Page Seventy-three Seated: Pawloski, Komanoski, Cuffaro, Wilson, Burke; Standing: Stanton, de Castro. Gray, York. Track Fulfilling what heretofore has been only a perennial desire in the hearts of Abbeymcn, the college authorities sanctioned intercollegiate tracj this year, and, in their initial start, the Crusaders copped all available honors. While Coach Cahill worked with the lads who preferred the lure of the horsehide to the call of the track. Director of Athletics Wheeler whipped a team into shape that was not con- tent until it had walked over with the State Championship. Entering the A.A.U. Meet at Chapel Hill just for the experience, the Crusaders placed third among the five teams entered. With Belmont the only junior college represented in the meet, the signal was given that the Wheclermen would b: contenders for the North Carolina Junior College Track Meet sponsored by Davidson College. And they were. More than that, they won it. Scoring forty-one and one-third points, while their nearest opponents garnered only twenty-one and one-third, the Abbey speedsters won five out of the eight first places. Brevard was the team in the second position, their George Napier the high-scorer of the meet. Pfeiffer. Presbyterian and Oak Ridge followed in that order. Walt Pawloski and Woody Wilson took third and fourth place in the 100 yard dash, and Joe Cufl ' aro add:d points by taking a second place in the 120 yard low hurdles. Not to be out- done by the other Crusaders. Stan Romanoski pulled ahead and took the 440 yard run with Butch Hudacek trailing him a close second. Frank York. Abbeys best distance man. had things easy in the mile run and loafed around to take the event in 4:5 3.6 minutes. His team out in front now. Tonie Burke felt like putting the meet in the bag and. consequently, won the high jump. The Crusaders were raging with Belmont Abbey Winning Fever. In short order. Romanoski and Wilson took second and fourth places in the running broad jump, Cuffaro and Modra snatched first and second honors in the shot put. To add insult to injury, the Crusaders took the mile relay. Although his charges worked in only two meets this past season. Coach Wheeler, realizing the possibilities of track at the Abbey, plans to come out next year with a sizeable and repre- sentative schedule, possibly adding track to the growing list of major sports. Pope Seuentu-foLLr BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Swimming, and Baseball SwiMiii.NG— Geraty. Bralm. Van Sant. K .i.Li , K u Blkke. Josephs; B. sf-r ll— First Ro-u ' : Pawloski. K. Gass. Wilson-. Casey {Mascot). Vismc. Bradley. M. Gass; Bach Razi- : Crimp. Modha, Xemec, Rhvne, Rouaxoski, Fins, Cloer. Page Seventy-fiVe ACT V ye at H t e s Volume XIV S2.(A November 25, 1937 CLUB PRESENTS SENIOR HOP TONIGHT FRANKIE REYNOLDS ' BAND ENGAGED FOR FIRST FORMAL PROM OF SEASON; ,. Will M.k. Mcrr, .„d _ j IEDMO.NTERS EXPECr HUGE ( ROWD Will Truck into the Dawn; FeslivjIiM Scheduled for Toniitht PIEDMONT O Inont Aittfy '  il -  dl pirrai AM of i r- -h- Abb- wlkl ulrnriir Frankir . lteTW li an-l Uli Onhatm. nw of th; nup Ulm dniMv ImihIi in thr (3 t . will play ■Dd clsb affwtil ■ tnttelpAfJDf A VBB1 nvDibir of int t- rtaptmni « fjt lb.- Prom will br Mr aad Mn. 1. C Sn,™. of G looia; Mr knd Mn. J. W Timbrt- l;k ef CcfUna Mr nd Mrv Jnhn Fxk or CuWni : lit utd Un G SHnk n( Tn« . v. C- : Mr - I, Ttaa- ■nl ' a. S. X ; Mm Elita- Nrlli KI M MaihiMa Gllri. af ■Trron: nnd M.m E-hrl Abeinathy. uf OuriMU. Spmaor lor iN Piom. torrtbfr ■ ih thnr nnirt ' . will Iw Miu ]lar r F«t Howe. u( IMiuoni. with Mr. M - I1W17 Key. of Sonnnih. Ga -. « ■ IMfii Co.. of 8 lmoni. WTtb Mr V,t- ncD Xdlry. of CrMn ' tnn.: Mm Pa- •-via B grKiii uf Duuloll , wilh Ur. KtnriMh Gvm. of (lurlotlt: U w riBon Crovril. of rtuiilotv. wuh Mr. WDcdrow Witwin. r.t Raleigh : Mi Hab l Carr, of Korfolk. wiU. Mr Juum Cranp. of NoHolk. «ad Mi l%nt WaiUill. of rharlMIr, with Ur. Rsward Allen, of Culoaia. BELMONT Abbey COLLEQE _ THE. Senior Prom Calendar September 13. The Prep School begins. 16. Collegians begin their big push on the line of offense in their battle with Education. 19. Solemn Academic Mass sung, asking spiritual aid. for successful scho- lastic achievement. 25. Truckin . the Big Apple, latest dance crazes, exhibited in the Frosh- Soph shindig. October 12. Mr. William S. Willcttc delivers an interesting lecture entitled, Bazaar in India. 23. Abbey students attend Sacred Heart College play called Camouflage. 24. Piedmonters, of all people, serve Tea. !!!! 29. The Prepsters scoop their big brothers by staging the first laugh-fest of the season — Ramblers ' Revue — 1937 Edition. 30. All the old lace and lavender, the old silk topper, frock coat — dug from trunks stored these long years in attics — were used by members of the Piedmont Club and their guests at the Annual Masquerade given at the Community Center, Belmont. November I. Weary minds welcome first holiday of the season. 5. Mars Hill-Abbey football game cancelled, carrying the same effect as ice water on an unsuspecting individual. 1 I . Sacred Heart girls invited the boys to trip the light fantastic. 12-13. Abbey representation docs itself proud at N. C. State Student Leg- islative Assembly held in Raleigh. 16. Edgar C. Raine, world ' s best authority on Alaska, gives Travelogue in Natural Colors. 25. Thanksgiving — student-feast follows Abbey-Campbell football game. 26. Gymnasium transferred into Fairyland as couples glide gracefully at Dance; Frankie Reynolds furnishes music sweet and hot; even old Jupc Pluvius couldn ' t dampen exhuberant spirits. December 8. Feast of the Immaculate Conception; consequently, a holiday. 15. Sacred Heart College sponsors a party for Abbey. 16. Entire student body present at Christmas Smoker. Father Gregory wields baton in community sing. Santa remembers all present. 18. Yuletide holidays begin. Halls silent fifteen minutes after closing bell. January 4. Tired vacationers return for school. Story-swapping stirs up renewed energy. 17. Major Sharp lectures on The Orient Today, 24-29. Midnight oil and cramming very much in style; reason, the semester examinations. Puge Seucnly-L ' ight BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Calendar February 7. Mr. Stanton Pickens delivers illustrated lecture on Salesmanship. 14. Mr. John M. Tobin. A.F.L. official, gave collegians a real insight into the Labor Question. 11. Washington ' s Birthday — first free day of the new year. 26. Crusader cagcstcrs cop championship. March 1. The Ramblers, a la Nickelodeon, hold their first swingomania. Liquid Air. lecture with demonstrations, presented to students. Sunday Evening at Eight. The college department stages three one- act comedies. Dr. Tankersley. of Greensboro, lectures on Medicine. 17-18-19. The Annual Retreat. 21. St. Benedict ' s Day. Abbey-Sacred Heart choirs sing. Father Charles, former pastor at Cathedral, delivers inspiring sermon. Bishop Eugene McGuinncss pontificates. 4. 6. 14. April 13 13 29 May 6. 8. 18. 24. 26. 31. Margaret Culkin Banning, noted writer, lectures on The Technique of the Short Story. Symposium follows lecture. Ray Patterson elected editor of 1938- ' 39 Contact. ■21. Spring holidays. The Phantom. three-act mystery drama, presented by new prep organization. Beta Alpha Theta Dramatic Society. Piedmont Election Day. X ' ild campaigning, questionable electioneering — all characteristic of campus. Joe Conners. of Savannah, chosen presi- dent for next year. Once lowly Frosh. not a bit stiff-necked, elect John Kabas president for next year. Freshman, spurred to action by Kabas. stage Fun Frolic. Rambler elections compared to national affairs. Staff for 1939 SPIRE selected. Abbey Players, revived after four years ' idleness, present The Last Warning. Last free day of the college year. Final Examinations begin. June 7. Senior Prom. Lots of fun. all smiles, no tears, everyone glad end is near. 8. Father Adelard again thrills students and visitors with musical program on Hammond organ. 9. Goodby. it ' s graduation day! Don ' t forget to write! Page Seventy-nine Spon SOPS Miss PiNCKYE Tucker Miss Helen Cox Belmont, N. C. Belmont. N. C. Miss Martha Ducey Savannah, Ga. Miss Virginia Prescott Miss Margaret Boulineau Savannah, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE Patrons Rt. Rev. Msgr. James F. Newcomb. P.A.. J. CD. Rev. Arthur A. Burns Rev. William J. Dillon Rev. Francis O. Ferri Rev. Denis A. Lynch Rev. William F. O ' Brien Rev. Thomas E. O ' Connell Mr. Warren Gardner. Jr. Dr. H. W. Jordan Dr. Roy H. McDowell Dr. J. F. Weston Hon. Julius A. Rousseau Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Braum Mr. J. Curtin Miss Matilda Giles Mr. Leo F. Henebry Mr. a. C. Lightner Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Mattern Mrs. Margaret Wheeler Lowe Campbell Carson Allen RETROSPECT The Most Rev. Leo Haid. O.S.B-, DD. First Abbot of Belmont V tear- Apostolic of North Carolina BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE - ' •. y ' ' ' - ' €: ' IC ' i : ' u JK ■ g if ' Wf ;?. ' . Cj .,- yr ' - H S y Woodland scene Early View of avenue Random Shots BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE SCENES Here And There Ancient History BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE THE 1938 SPIRE ADVERTISEMENTS DAIRY FARMS + Since 1897. Finest Quality Dairy Products O. G.PENEGAR COMPANY Royal Typewriter Company GASTONIA, N. 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The Gastonia Daily Gazette Established 1880 Associated Press Leased Wire Service Many Splendid Features Delivered Daily in Belmont By Carrier Fifteen Cents the Week Independent Electrical Supply Co. Incorporated Jobbers and Wholesale Distributors of ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, LIGHTING FIXTURES AND SPECIALTIES 310 W. First Street Charlotte, N. C. HiNSON Coal Company 1800 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, N. C. A Perfect Stoker Coal Phone 8171 Page Ninety-seven Compliments of Gambrill Melville Mills Company Wide Sheeting Exclusivehj Bessemer City. N. C. Since 1874 This Institution has been serving the Piedmont Carolinas for over half a century. Our 64th anniver- sary finds us with the largest num- ber of customers in its history. Commercial National Bank Charlotte, N. C. Designed For The Public Safety See The Hackney Sports-Body FOR ATHLETIC TEAMS Hackney Bros. Body Co. Wilson, N. C. 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