Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1950 volume:

(A e SP(P£ OF 1Q50 • • • II 53J79 hhsbh (p oLLeQ€ n d p r F ...• cj£ u-oDeu ea k, dcxr TRem m en ctrie, in 6oip6 and, t napO ... £ ©e norii f add, another aear k w j ' Umiemh p K U ISO UOP kod U nd -hdif t e maued ..1} emem fee ! r Father Walter Coggin Chaplain Mefm tr Lxs took He teacnes Philosophy, Psychology, Ethics and math. As Chaplain, he listens to a thousand tales of woe; but his warm, friendly guidance, spiritual or intellectual, is always freely given and is always a source of consolation for the troubled and the confused. You can find him in the hallway sometimes after study hall, surrounded by a crowd of Abbeymen. You ' re put- ting on weight, Father, they ' ll say, or: What are you saving your hair in, Father, a cigar box? He can take the kidding — and he can give it back to you with interest. Even when he seems outwardly angry you can sense a secret smile in his heart. He ' s everybody ' s friend. We of the 1950 Spire staff affectionately dedicate this book to Father Walter Coggins — an ideal priest, an outstand- ing teacher, and a great man. f %xtfGfcna1Tldfe % Remember the Portico where we gathered at twilight; the college dorm, and best of all the loud- speaker? ... cifdieQPoTOWl Saint Leo ' s hall, the home of the Prep School, the library and the auditorium. ..JdJea xhu uortt,, v Long summer nights made the lawn and benches a swell place to relax, have a smoke, tell a joke! €w .ik- .-•  i !•• - A With humble hearts and quiet praise we prayed. . . . una Thee iJe LdVe ,.. We never saw muck snow, but it was there! « ... aitnful cje ' u Uiyau6 v May devotions at the Grotto made us all think a little more. A cool drink from the fountain on the way in from an afternoon on the athletic field was refreshing. e,.. v u ... jlrenQinenei 7 ITl The Leo Haid Memorial Gymnasium, there were many happy moments spent here. Remember entramurals, basketball games, dances, initiations? Loiiairu  v • •• ill $ %Pp 1 ram GfcoV ,.! 77te s )ir« o e Cathedral  reaching to the heavens as the afternoon speeds on bringing to a close too fast a wonderful and well spent year. I . .  ■ U  1 € 4 I % Ihp • H 1 1 ■ V M Hi ■■■ ■fli ' illK ■V l bbBk ■■■V 3 . PR ' •■ ' ■ ■- B J mM i  j ? }i mm wm Mr- i £ i i ' ' ■ ' t , ' ' i. $ M ' ' ■;. i v- i-vf H 1 - . . W k ' ■ B E I , . - ' r % ' ' •-:. ' ■ The Rt. Rev. Vincent G. Taylor O.S.B., D.D., LL.D. Abbot-Ordinary and President Fr. Bernard Rosswog Theology Latin (Rector Headmaster) Fr. Cuthbert E. Allen Hist., Sociol., Econ., Rel. (College Dean oj Men) Fr. Walter Coggin Phil. Math. (Football Coach oj Ramblers; Chaplain) Fr. Sebastian Doris Rel., Eng., Math. Fr. Flortan Checkhart Treasurer Fr. Bonafice Bauer German French Fr. Joseph Tobin Chem., Physics, Math. Fr. Richard Graz Typing , : Fr. Wilfred Foley History Fr. Gabriel Stupasky Librarian Mr Fr. Paul Milde Eng., Latin, Rel. Fr. Anthony Cahill Physics, Math. (Prep Dean of Discipline ) Fr. Anselm Biggs History Fr. Raymond Geyer Latin Rel. (Ass ' t. Librarian) Fr. Mathew McSorley Eng., Phy. Ed. (Ass ' t. College Dean oj Men) Fr. Thomas Stumpf Math. (Ass ' t. Rambler Football Coach) Fr. Rafeal Bridge History Fr. Kenneth Music Glee Club 7K7t r Fr. John Oetgen English (Faculty Adv. oj Contact) Fr. Kevin Phy. Ed. Br. Fidelis Motzer Bus. Lmv Accounting Mr. David Gorney Pub. Sp,, English, Accounting, Gen. Sc. Br. Jude Eng. Latin Mr. Edward Stry Chemistry Zoology Mr. Howard Wheeler History, Phy. Ed., Government j Mrs. McDonnell Ass ' t. Librarian, Lib. Sc. m . v. 7 P Mr. Lajoie Spanish Miss Louradour Registrar Secretary Pictures Unavailable Fr. Brendan Dooley Math., Eng., Rel. Fr. Dennis Byrne Biology Fr. Christopher Johann French Sergt. Costner Rifle Team Mr. Olvtngton Ass ' t. Football Coach (Crusaders) Mr. Butler Rambler Basketball Coach KjnJu cui, OoWurmjo jzA} Richard Daniel Bacon Greenwich, Connecticut Arts Course Cheerleading (21; St. John Berchman ' s So- ciety (1, 2) ; Spire Staff (21 ; Intramural (1, 2); Dance Committee (1, 2). A V John Tillman Beam, Jr. Gastonia, North Carolina Scientific Course Spire Staff (1). 1 L Kenneth Charles Botts McAdenvhxe, North Carolina Scientific Course A Johnnie Bou-Kather Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course V Jenks B rendu: Cramerton, North Carolina Arts Course Baseball (1, 2); Basketball (1, 2); Mono- gram Club (1, 2). r L James A. Butt NORFOLK, VlBGINIA Scientific Course Sophomore Class Treasurer , Phi Theta Kappa (2); Dance Committee (1, 2); Intra - murals (1, 2); Contact (2). A k A Paul A. Cencitla St. Clairsvule, Ohio Arts Course Football (1, 2); Basketball (1, 2); Mono- gram Club (1, 2); St. John Berchman ' s Soci- ety (1, 2). A Nicholas L. Cier. Mr. Hollv, North Carolina Arts Course V L A Bernard Francis Curran Hampton, Viroinia Arts Course President Freshman Class; Beta Alpha Sig- ma (1,.2; Pits. 2); Spire Staff 2); Contact (2) ; St. John Berchman ' s Society (1, 2) ; Student Council (1, 2); Pser Club (2); Phi Theta Kappa (2) ; Dance Committee (1, 2) ; Sports Director Crusaders (2) ; Intramurals (1, 2). k. A I I r David Edward Dagenhart Belmont, North Carolina Scientific Course k A V Thomas Marion Danforth Augusta, Georgia Scientific Course Football (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2); Intra- murals (1, 2) ; Monogram Club (1, 2) ; Dance Committee (1, 2). V k Curt Paul Davis Weirton, West Virginia Arts Course Football (2); Intramurals (1, 2). A V k Floyd Thomas Day Gastonia, North Carolina Scientific Course r Adris Elmer Dover Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course V L Frank Edward Driscoll Winston-Salem, North Carolina Scientific Course Spire Editor (2); Cheerleader (1, 2); Beta Alpha Sigma (1, 2); Monogram Club (2); Student Council (2); Dance Committee, Dec- oration (1, 2); St. Benedict ' s Society (2); Pser Club (2). L Robert George Duke Raleich, North Carolina Arts Course Contact (1); Intramurals (1, 2); Danct Committee (2). V James Allen Dukes Charlotte, North Carolina Arts Course V L L Thomas Dunn Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course A V William Joseph Farley Baltimore, Maryland Arts Course St. Benedict ' s Sodety (1, 2) ; Cheerleader (2) ; St. John Berchman ' s Society (2) ; Intrs- murals (2). A V Bill Les Fletcher Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course Football (1, 2); Basketball (I, 2); Base- ball (1) V L A L Hubert Eugene Ford Charlotte, North Carolina Arts Course BasebaU (1, 2); Football (1, 2); Class Sec retary (1, 2). r Donald Richard Fortner Mt. Holly, North Carolina Arts Course Football (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). k A V Donald Blair Fox Mt. Holly, North Carolina Business Course Football (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). r k l Davtd Richard Frazier Belmont, North Caroldja Business Course Football (1); Monogram Club (1, 2): Rifle Team (1). A William E. Gaddis North Belmont, North Carolina Business Course V William Perry Garmon Gastonia, North Carolina Scientific Course r Arnold Robert Giessles tuckahoe, n. y. Arts Course A W A r Earl B. Gordon Charlotte, North Carolina Scientific Course Intramural- (2). L r Jose F. Danbar Graells Habana, Cuba Business Course Dance Committee (1); Intra murals (1, 2). r A Charles Handlon Allentown, Penn. Arts Course Vice-President Sophomore Class; Treasurer Monogram Club; Basketball (1, 2); Intra- nasals (1, 2); Spire Staff (2); Contact Staff (2); Glee Club (2); Pser Club (2); Dance Committee (1, 2); Chairman (2). L A r L r l James William Hansel McAdenvilie, North Carolina Arts Course A r Jack Hendrix Mt. Holly, North Carolina Arts Course Football (I, 2); Baseball (1, 2) J Basketball (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). k. A. C. Hollar Mt. Holly, North Carolina Business Course Football (I, 2) Intramurals (1, 2). A Alfred Herman Hovis Belmont, North Carolina Arts Course Baseball (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). V Robert Nimin Jackson, Jr. Charlotte, North Carolina Scientific Course Rifle Club (2). V L William Jarrell Charlotte, North Carolina Scientific Course Phi Theta Kappa A V k William Randolph Jones Mt. Holly, North Carolina Arts Course Basketball (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2); Tennis (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). r William H. Kelly, Jr. Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course Football (2). r l A Charles Fr.ick Kienast Chjxey, Georgia Arts Course Intramurals (1, 2). L A r L A Stanley Klosek South Amboy, New Jersey Arts Course Baseball (1, 2); Beta Alpha Sigma (1, 2), Intramurals (1, 2) ; St. Benedict ' s Society (1, 2); St. John Berchman ' s Society (1, 2); Dance Committee (1, 2). r John Craig Lackey Bessemer City, North Carolina Arts Course r k A k Alton Eugene Lewis Richmond, Vlsclnia Business Course Football (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2); Intra- murals (1, 2) ; Tennis (1, 2) ; Monogram Club (1, 2), President. A Robert Floyd Lippahd Belmont, North Carolina Arts Course k A Brown Franklin Lloyd Belmont, North Carolina Arts Course V k. Paul Milton Loehk Richmond, Virginia Arts Course Football (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2); Treasurer, Freshman Class; Monogram Club (1, 2), Vice President; Tennis (1, 2). t A A r k r w Joseph A. Mathews Rochester, New York Scientific Course Rifle Team (1, 2) ; Phi Theta Kappa (1, 2) ; Beta Alpha Sigma (I, 2). A V Thomas King Mauney Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course Phi Theta Kappa (1, 2), Secretary k. Hill McCluke Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course A A V L F. Fernon McCracken, Jr. Richmond, Vircinia Arts Course Rifle Team (1); Intramurals (1, 2); Dana Committee (2); Spire Staff (2). A V Harvey Les Michael Cramerton, North Carolina Scientific Course Rifle Team (2). k Kenneth Parker Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course A V L James Oliver Pendleton Cramerton, North Carolina Arts Count J. Ray Plummer Charlotte, North Carolina Arts Course V Billie Wilson Poole McAdenville, North Carolina Business Course L A r Robert Fanske Poevaznik Aixentown, Pennsylvania Arts Course Crusader Football (1); Crusader Basketball (1, 2); Monoeram Club (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2); Spire Staff (2); Contact Staff (2); Glee Club (2). A ' ■ F Robert A. Preston Richmond, Vlsolnia Arts Course Beta Alpha Sigma (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2); Dance Committee; St. Benedict ' s So- ciety (1, 2), President. r l ( A Devant Jan Purvis Glennville, Georcia Arts Course k. A William Blair Queen Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course A V John F. Raymon Southern Pines, North Carolina Arts Course Editor, Contact (2); Phi Theta Kappa (1, 2), President; Beta Alpha Sigma (1, 2), Secretary; Spire Staff (2); Intramurals (2). r w Arnold T. G. Reece Cramerton, North Carolina Scientific Course Football (1, 2); Basketball (1, 2); Base- ball (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). A L A r Richard F. Reichard Madison Heights, Virginia Arts Course t A V G. Thomas Reinhardt Chesapeake, Ohio Arts Course Basketball (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). r 1 k William Metz Rodgers McAdenvelle, North Carolina Arts Course A k A r Carlo J. Schiappa Stecbenvllle, Ohio Scientific Course Football (1, 2) ; Intramurals (1, 2). Everrett Yates Springs Mt. Holly, North Carolina Scientific Course Crusader Football (1, 2). William Lacy Stroupe Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course Treasurer. Phi Theta Kappa; Sophomore Class President; Student Council (2). k A r Rawlings Stuart Huntington, West Vircinia Arts Course L A Norwood Lee Talton Mt. Hollv, North Carolina Arts Course r k James Martin Toman Richmond, Virginia Arts Course St. Benedict ' s Society (1, 2), V. -President ; St. John Berchman ' s Society (1, 2) ; Beta Alpha Sigma (2). Alexander Martin Ulasiewicz Steubenville, Ohio Arts Course Football (1, 2); Intramurals (1. 2). L A Dries Hans Vandenburg Ashe tu.e, North Carolina Scientific Course Phi Theta Kappa, Spire Staff (2), Assistant Editor; Contact Staff (2), Assistant Editor; Librarian; Dance Committee (1, 2); Pser Club (2). V Leo Cullen Wade Richmond, Virginia Arts Course Football Manager (1); Baseball (1, 2), Intramurals (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). k A r Richard John Weston Tuckahoe, New York Arts Course Football Manager (2) ; .Basketball Manager (2); Intramurals (2); Monogram Club (2); Spire Staff (2); Contact Staff (2), k A Gerald McDonald White Belmont, North Carolina Arts Course Football (1, 2), Intramurals (1, 2). Seth Thomas White, Jr. Gastonia, North Carolina Arts Course Dance Commitee (1, 2). William Dean Wright Cramzkton, North Carolina Arts Course Football (1, 2); Monogram Club (1, 2). FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President John Yacobi Vice-President Fritz Pelone Secretary Joe McCaffrey Treasurer - Bob Kelly Left to right — First row: William Allen, Rich- ard Bain, Paul Blackwelder, William Byrne. Second row: Rafael Cowley, William Danco, Edward Davis, Robert Driscoll. Third row: Jerry Easley, Neal Farmer, Donald Flaherty, Porter Gibson. Fourth row: Frank Gragnani, Jack Har- vie, George Hogan, Robert Hovis. Fifth row: Tom Hovis, Hugh Johnston. Left to right— First row ■ Robert Kelly, David Kessinger, Henry Kmiec, Truett Lingerfelt. Sec- ond row: Wilbur Loving, James Lybrand, Joseph McCaffrey, Harry McCarthy. Third row: Wells McConnell, Thomas Melvin, Raul Moreyra, Jack Moody. Fourth row: Silas Moore, Barry Murphy, August Novak, Herman Parnell. Fifth row: Robert Peche, Francis Pelone. Left to right — First row: John Pratt, Wilbur Queen, Edmond Rabil, Leland Ratchford. Sec- ond row: Gene Reeves, George Reiner, Norris Rumfelt, John Salem. Third row: George Searle, Thomas Smiley, Fred Snider, Francis Souza. Fourth row: Frank Stolte, Jerry White, Gene Wilson, Douglas Wingate. Fifth row: John Ya- cobi. SNAPSHCTS THE 1950 SPIRE J Vandenburg, Driscoll, Driscoll Weston, Bacon, Driscoll, Parvaznick, McCarthy SPIRE STAFF The Spire staff got off to a big start this year with an entirely new staff and a lot of new ideas. With Father Cuthbert as moderator we dove into the job of publishing an annual to remember. Had it not been for the following abetters, this edition of the Spire may have never found its way into the hands of eager Abbeymen: Frank Driscoll — editor of the annual. Dries Vandenburg — assistant editor and money doler. Bob Driscoll — who developed a case oj foot trouble looking for ads. John Raymonds — who ' s excellent creative mind executed the art work. Dick Weston — who edited the largest sport section to ever be found in the history of the Spire. Bill Dunco — who roamed the halls with his camera. Franklin Studios — who slaved for weeks to snap our beautiful faces. McCracken and Gibson — the editors of the snapshots. Yacqbi, Curran, Handlon, McCarthy, Bacon Porvaznik — the fellas that never tired of finding additions to make in all departments of the ' 50 Spire. ogram Letreat lis year on Ash ry 22. Services Wednesday night nd will include Blessed Sacra- a sermon. Re- r me students rlday, March ling, March 12.  n, Redemptor- irn this year as loration before •nt during Re- the Nocturnal first Friday of its over twenty- .ust fast during lately excused, rning such Len- e taken to the nan Clas y :nt of huJ ersity of ill Smith, mont Abbey n is in itself a for Marshall it .t because he ndicap which nany students: le was tne pilot ie war, and lost a mission over country for two l. Marsnall de- e his education, wife, the Vet- and his see- he completed nts and enter- w school, i of study con- v students pro- in ' s adminlstra- ;ary material to ise a recording ure which will so that he can tars instead of CONTACT Vol 27 Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N. C. No. 5 February, 1950 PREP JUNIORS REHEARSING FOR MURDER IN PLAY The Third Prep is i.ow rehears- ing a play, to be presented sometime in the first week of March, entitled Murder in Rehearsal. The script by Arthur Goetz, is in three acts and is a mystery melodrama concern- ing the baffling problem r Killed the director. Jar 1, pects are numej tion of tK College Student Council Announces New - l es For Social The College Studep ing the regulation college. Am v groups ' P-- rules concern- spices of the :,;Jons is that plans and present Student Organi 1 ' L DRIVE mes collection according to school exceed- dlme per stu- Bui Wylil filler} Hilton. 1 S l kufjr St. MJ Holds I The membe. ish Parents ' i,ion, under the D. J. Gardner, i held a carnival at Tuesday, February val was a project in of the PTA for a n for the school. Among of tht carnival were magician show, strolling and side-shows, posters for t nival came from a poster held among the parochial children previous to the carni Prizes for the best posters drawn were free tickets. To Convene He Two Catholic organic National Federation ol College Students and tr tion of Newman Clubs m resented at the Abbey rl discussion on the possibili organizations holding a vention at the Abbey May of this year. Mr. The han, Executive-Secretan Youth and Educational I of the National Cathol Conference represented I ganizations. Mr. Callahan consu Father Cuthbert on the I the Southern region in I Catholic students. A cot vey and study of CathJ population in all collegfl versities in this region is ned, it was revealed. It i: ned to study the probler erating Newman Clubs, ic students ' organiz mpuses wherever fea: bject of the discussio lization of Camol region in either FNC. ■- ..otia ..y .wities as ,0 Zt by one pre. s s se sign A F ,s, and i ,.i of the play pro- ' John ' allowed to contrlt There is no pain o Dad effects resulting from contributions. The good effects are, of course, obvious. ict yoi iR MA ME T MTAINS Abbeyman Judging Virginia Fighters Among the youngest licensed oox- lng Judges in the state of Virginia Is ex- bbeyman Jack (f ie Old Probi ' USSl ' on whit , lot of ER c and St r kwi nl mE lghly entice ican policy toward stated in effect th ueen pursuing a for too long, and  st possible pos: tion. The discussio per, by members of K tempted to show that C self largely to blame fo sad state of affairs. 1 questions raised about were answered satisfac Belton Patty prepare on the Legion of D presented such a care though out analysis to little room for objectio the basic points. Further subjects or agenda promise to be vokinf CONTACT STAFF Oh. Ike Shell With Dries Vandenberg The Contact this year was headed by John Raymond, who did an excellent job of giving the students the news in a straightforward, unbiased way. John deserves a lot of credit and a lot of thanks for waking the student up to the fact that there is a lot to be done around Belmont, and that they are the ones to do it. Scores of thanks go to Bernie Curran, sports editor, for his. column on the athletic ups and downs of the Abbey. Joe McCaffrey and Dries Vandenburg deserve a lot of credit for their swell work also. The students as well as the staff owe piles of thanks to Father John for his untiring devotion to the Contact. %. • • STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Curran, Handlon, Yacobi, Ulasiewicz, Stroupe, Driscoll, Lewis, Raymond. Orchids go to Alex Ulasiewicz, who led our student body this year. Had it not been for his untiring devotion and hard work on the part of the other members, the student council would have never shaped up as well as it did this year. The council took an active interest in school affairs, and en- deavored to bring a closer union between day students, boarders and faculty. A new constitution was passed giving the student council a more active part in the school. The success of this year at the Abbey could not have been attained by the above if it had not been for the admirable interest of Father Cuthbert, dean of men. PHI THETA KAPPA Left to right — First row: Butt, Vandenburg, Raymond, Stroupe. Second row: Jarrell, Lackey, Curran, Ulasiewicz. PLEDGES: Jack Moody Belton Patty Thomas Hovis Alex Ulasiewicz Bill Jarrell Bernard Curran Devant Purvis John Lackey Nicholas Cieri Charles Handlon James Butt Francis Pelone Jerry White Norris Rumfelt The National Junior College Honor Society which honors by membership students who excel in scholastic standing, school spirit, and leader- ship. The Phi Theta Kappa this year had a large roll of honor students. Three Abbey men tied for the highest average this year. They are Thomas Mauney, Nicholas Cieri, and Belton Patty. These Abbey men are truly the out- standing students of the school year ' 49, ' SO. A BETA ALPHA SIGMA B Left to right — First row: McCaffrey, Driscoll, Curran, Jones. Second row: Mock, McDonnell, Palomo, Souza, Davis, Thompson, Raymond. Third row: Klosek, Preston, Stuart, Yacobi, McCaffrey, Bain, Anderson, Ulasiewicz. A 2 The Beta Alpha grew out of a definite need for an organization to foster school enterprises. It is a medium of activity for expressing a practical and concrete manner: school spirit, student activity, and individual initiative in best interests of the student body of Belmont Abbey College and Preparatory School. To add to the enjoyment of campus life is its main concern. SAINT BENEDICTS SOCIETY The Saint Benedict ' s Society, as old as the College is itself, is an organization composed of students who have chosen the sacred priest- hood as their life ' s work. Its members meet weekly to discuss matters pertaining to the monastic way of life and akin subjects. Possibly the most notable project of the society is the leading of the Missae Recitata at daily Mass. Left to right — First row: Toman, Preston, Klosek, McMahon. Second row: Farley, McCaffrey, Patty, Kel- laher, Stolti, White, Sheenan. SAINT JOHN BERCHMAN ' S SOCIETY Left to right— First raw: Younginer, Redman. Second row: Souza, Putnam, Torres Borrini, Wade, Bacon. Third row: Mock, Mundy, Boado, Curran, Lawless, Jones, Kessinger. Fourth sow: McDermott, Stuart, Culverwell, Farley, Kellaher, Bain. The Saint John Berchman ' s Society, founded in 1914, is an organization for the purpose of preparing and training young men to serve and assist at the liturgical services and functions in the Abbey Cathedral. Under the direction of Father Rapheal the Society has done an excellent and commendable act of worship this year. PSER CLUB Left to right — First row: Driscoll, Farley, Vandenburg, Handlon. Second row: Bacon, Weston, Klosek, Curran, Raymond. The PSER Club was reborn this year after a lapse of inactivity lasting two years. It is an organization devoted to round table dis- cussions on contemporary, political, social, economical, and religious questions. It is a small group of students whose object is to study the history and development of modern problems in order to have a clear idea of their theoretical and practical importance to everyday life. Some of the subjects discussed this year were: The Formosa Question, World Federation, The League of Decency. GLEE CLUB Left to right — First row: Loehr, Cieri, Handlon, Kessinger, Weston, Butt, Bacon. Second row: Driscoll, White, Dagenhart, Lackey, Farley, Porvasnick, Yacobi, Kmiec, Fr. Kenneth. The Glee Club was organized this year by Father Kenneth. Every Wednesday and Friday at noon, the voices of the boys could be heard coming from the music studio in St. Leo ' s hall. An active interest was shown by students, boarder, and dayhops which ended in the success and realization of a dream come true. Orchids to Father Kenneth for his untiring interest in the boys in helping them to organize the Glee Club. RIFLE TEAM Left to right — First row: Davis, Jackson, Thompson, Montgomery. Second row: Sgt. Costner, Micheal, Hovis, Reiner, Searle. The rifle club affiliated to the National Rifle Association of America, was formed to promote marksmanship, good fellowship, and sportsmanship. The fourth floor of the Administration build- ing has been a constant bedlam of noise this year as our Abbeymen fired away. Several matches were held between the Abbey and other college teams this year. The team is coached by Sgt. Costner of the local police department. Reiner and Micheal, the dead eyes! Matthews and Hovis fire away! Hail to the Crimson Hail to the White Hail Alma Mater We ' ll always fight We love no other Let our motto be Victory, Abbey men Varsity! 1950 MONOGRAM CLUB Left to right — First row: Lewis, Loehr, Ulasiewicz, Schiappa, Handlon, Ford, Duke. Second row: G. White, Rienhardt, Porvaznik, Danforth Springs, Fortner, Hendrix, Bain, Harvie, Gallagher, A. Hovis, Gragnani. Third row: Wade, Cencula, T. Dunn, W. Wright, Davis, R. Kelly, Byrne, Weston, W. Kelly. The Monogram Club is composed of students who have earned their letter in one or more of the major sports. Its purpose is to promote loyalty, school spirit, and good sportsmanship, and to foster a friendly feeling among those who represent the school in athletic competition. The club this year functioned socially by putting on dances after the games from which they raised money to buy athletic sweaters. The year ended with the annual Banquet at which the following received awards: Paul Cencula — Marty Thomas Sportsmanship Award. Jack Harvie — Breeland Blocking Trophy. Ted Reece — Foul Shooting Trophy. Alton Lewis — Batting Trophy. Paul Loehr Vice-President Alex Ulasiewicz Secretary J T H M k A L A W Charles Handlon 7Vefl,rwrer r-. « Alton Lewis President C?Mta. OX ir cA. JMju 13 o _t)Bicme.ciLJfihh. 7 _17_ 13 (J. CX. C 1 1 1 1 O o Xsmbeil 1 1 4f 7 :ft.T.f«. ■ • HO Q_| O am . c. t  3 % « o 22, i 1949 CRUSADERS «, inpft - - - ■ £ -34 «dl7«V49 6 l« 30 39 44 43 .42 50_- 79 - SS 25. - With the return of fourteen lettermen from last year, the Crusaders started practice early in September. After four weeks of hard workouts they met and downed their first opponent, Gardner-Webb. A trip up the mountains the next week proved hard on them, for after a hard fought game, they tasted their first set-back at the hands of a power- ful Lees-McRae team. Filling in an open date, the Wheelermen came home to play W.C.T.C. B team. It was nip and tuck up to the last when the Teachers pushed over that one that gave them a hard earned victory. The Camp- bell game proved to be the contest of the year with both teams pushing, plunging, and punting up and down the field. In spite of the Abbeymen ' s out-passing, out-running, and out-playing of their opponent the encounter ended in a 0-0 deadlock. That section of the state proved to the liking of the Crusaders as they traveled down East the following week and romped over a highly out-classed P. J. C. eleven. The next week saw the same happen to the men from Mars Hill as the Abbeymen rolled up a big score and held their opponents scoreless. Striving for their third straight victory, the Crusaders toppled a strong Davidson Frosh team. The final game of the year saw the Abbey playing host to the cadets from G. M. C. The efforts of every member of the squad were not enough to counter the strong men from Geor- gia, and the Crusaders left the field that night with a record of four wins, three losses, and one tie. Reese k Wheeler Coach Co-Captains, Ulasiewicz and Loehr M Jg Gragnani Wington Ass ' l Coach Wade, Manager Top Photo: Harvie ' s there again. Abbey vs. W.C.T.C. Bottom Photo: Snider ' s on his way — he made it. Jt J 0O¥h BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BASKETBALL KECOBD 1949 • 1950 15 Wins • 10 Losses Abbey 68 — Cramerton Eagles 52 Abbey 42 — Davidson Frosh 58 •Abbey 62— Charlotte College 40 Abbey 42 — Cramerton Eagles 37 •Abbey 49— Gardner-Webb 50 •Abbey 44— Wingate 73 •Abbey 90— Mitchell 48 •Abbey 42— Wingate 35 •Abbey 46— Charlotte College 44 • N. C. Junior •Abbey 46 — Oak Ridge 52 •Abbey 53— Pfeiffer 47 •Abbey 47 — Spartanburg 46 •Abbey 60— Gardner- Webb 41 Abbey 45— Duke Frosh 70 •Abbey 42— Pfeiffer 45 •Abbey 44 — Spartanburg 56 Abbey 52 — Davidson Frosh 50 (overtime) Abbey 55— Oak Ridge 56 College Conference Games WESTERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Abbey S 5— Lees McRae 49 Abbey 76 — AsheviUe-Biltmore 54 Abbey 64 — Spartanburg 43 (Championship) STATE TOURNAMENT Abbey 51— Campbell 65 REGION 10 NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE TOURNAMENT Abbey 62— Campbell 52 Abbey 70 — Louisburg 49 Abbey 62 — Wingate 67 (Runners-up) BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950 With the opening of the basketball season of 1950 Coach Humpy Wheeler had eight veterans from last years state championship club to mould a team. These boys were Captain Bill Fletcher, Ted Reece, Jenks Brendle, Bob Porvaznik, Paul Cencula, Tom Reinhardt, Charlie Handlon and Bill Jones. With these boys and the help of newcomers Bob Kelly, Roger Wright and Hoot Gibson the Crusaders went through a successful season that added two more trophies to the Dean ' s office. To pick out an individual star would be hard to do for each boy was a standout in his own field. The only mishap of the season was the losing of Captain Bill Fletcher, who quit school to go to work. Under the tutelage of Coach Wheeler, the Crusaders won 15 games while losing 10. They won the Western Conference cham- pionship and were runners-iip in the Region 10 National Tourna- ment. Had they won, they would have gone out and played in the National Play-offs at Hutchinson, Kansas. The reason for such a successful season was mainly the great rebounding of Paul Cencula, who was the iron man of the squad. Jenks Brendle ' s fantastic set shooting and Bod Porvaznik s deadly one-hand push-shot was a one-two punch in every game for the Crusaders. Both boys were high scorers for the season. Another big factor in Abbey wins was the floormanship of husky Ted Reece and his long shots from way out. To round out the starting quintet we come to Bob Kelly, master ball handler. Bob could do everything with that ball except pick his teeth and that ' s because there isn ' t laces on a ball nowadays. As for the substitutes there couldn ' t have been any better men to go in a game when the regulars came out. Roger Wright was a star in rebounding, Tom Reinhardt was the subs scoring threat, Charlie Handlon was, a menace to all opponents with his guarding and Hoot Gibson was another rebounder and good shot. Honors went to four of the players on the squad. They were picked on the Western Conference All-Star team. They were Jenks Brendle, high scorer during the season for the Abbey; Bob Porvaznik, high scorer for all tournament games; Ted Reece and Bob Kelly. And that ' s basketball at Belmont Abbey College for 1950. TbuAdL) l_- _ oi 4 jU -4. U- THE RECORD Abbey 13 1 EMI Abbey 4 4 EMI Abbey 1 8 Pfeiffer Abbey 3 16 P. J. C. Abbey 10 6 P. J. C. Abbey. 11 1 Gardner Webb Abbey. 2 14 Oak Ridge Abbey. 6 S Davidson Frosh Abbey 12 7 Davidson Frosh Abbey 14 Charlotte College Abbey 1 S Oak Ridge Abbey 2 4 Gardner Webb Abbey 16 1 Mitchell Abbey 3 4 Pfeiffer Abbey 9 Charlotte College Abbey 9 Mitchell u L The, 1950 Crusader baseball team, although small in number and of very little experience, exhibited the essential element in making a successful team. This element was the fighting spirit and never say die attitude this team showed, not in one or two games, but in all sixteen of them. The record at the end of the season proved this team played spirited ball. It was 10 games won and 6 lost. Con- sidering the loss of talent the Crusaders suffered from the ' 49 team this is truly a remarkable record. Pinky Loehr with a four won and 2 lost record and Altar Lewis with a 3 won and 3 lost were the pitchers, along with Bob Duke and Bill Wright. Lewis and Loehr played outfield when not on the mound. At first base was Jack Hendricks, a much improved ball player. At second was Frank Gragrani, an excellent fielder and a timely hitter. At short was Sam Rhyne, a good all round ball player. Third base was held down by Bill Queen, small but powerful. In the outfield was Dick Bain, who covered centerfield and Tom Melvin who was stationed in left. The catchers were Buddy Gallager and Otis Helms. If ever a team deserved praise, this one did. T)u.PMJLp 4TH PREP OFFICERS President J AMES Shaw Vice-President Tom Davis Secretary Allan Jones Treasurer Edward McCaffrey r Benitez, Maecelo MONTERREY, MEXICO Intramurals, Band, Rifle Club 2, 3 ; Baseball 2, 3; Contact 2, 3, 4 Blas, Manuel Barrigada, Guam Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Bordallo, Rudolph Agana Heights, Guam Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Brouib ette, Bernard Lowell, Massachusetts Brown, Joseph ASHEVILLE, N. C. Craven, Dewey Rock Hill, S. C. Football 4 CULVERW ELL, JOSEPH Bronx, New York Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4,; V. Pres Class 1, 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Secretary Class 2 A V A A k A A Dagenhart, Richard Charlotte, N. C. Glee Dub 4 Davis, Thomas Belmont, N. C. Football 3, 4; Rifle Team 3, 4; Beta Alpha Sigma 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Prep Student Council 4 Jackson, Ralph Rock Hill, S. C. Beta Alpha Sigma 4; Football 4 Jones, Allan Hickory, N. C. Beta Alpha Sigma 2,3,4; St. Benedicts Society 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; St. John Berchman ' s Society 1, 2, 3 4; Contact I, 2, 3, 4; Alpha Pi Delta Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3; Football 3, 4: Basket- ball 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Kelleher, Robert Greensboro, N. C. St. Benedict ' s Society 4; Saint John Berchman ' s Society 4; Intramurals 4 Lewis, Phil Dallas, Texas Intramurals 4 McCaffrey, Edward Georgetown, S. C. Beta Alpha Sigma 2, 3, 4; St. Benedict ' s Society 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; St. John Berchman ' s Society 2, 3, 4: Contact 2, 3, 4 McGerrigle, William Gastonia, N. C. McGovern, Duff LeSuenn, Minnesota Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4 McMahon, Joseph South Amboy, New Jersey St. Benedict ' s Society 4 ; St. John Berch- man ' s Society 4; Intramurals 4 A k Montgomery, Charles Nebo, N. C. Rifle Team 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4; Fo otball 3, 4 A Morris, Jerry Charlotte, N. C. Football 4; Monogram Club 4 Palomo, Antonio Barrigada Guam Beta Alpha Sigma 3, 4 ; Monogram Club 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4 Rowan, Larry Lovingston, Virginia Football 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4 r A Shaw, James Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Sherrill, Franklin Shelby, N. C. Football 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4 Swanson, Robert North Belmont, N. C. Football 4 t Terlaje, Salas Pedro Agana Heights, Guam Intramurals 3, 4 Thompson, Vincent McAdenville, N. C. Football 4; Monogram Club 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Beta Alpha Sigma 4; Class Officer 4 Toole, James Columbia, S. C. Rifle Team 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4 3RD PREP fii mik Left to right — Top row: James E. Butler, Campbell D. Eskrldge, Herbert E. Fergueson, William J. Frain, Edward F. Gallagher, Van Clark Gnann. Second row: Fred R. Jones, William F. Lawless, Jose I. Lopez, Lowell A Lynch, Phillip E. Martin, Marshall J. McDon- nell. Third row: Francis R. Moeslein, A Charles Nobles, Thomas A. Quigley, Anthony Redmond, Jr., James P. Ros, Robert P. Siler Fourth row: Michael P. Walsh, Jr., Joseph F. Weiler, Jr., Carl K. Worsley, James E. Zorgias. tfuM Lejt to right— Top row: John C. Anderson, Emil E. Boads, Gerald R. Genest, Peter K. Harris, Gerald M. Leeker. Second row: Raymond McDermott, Jarrell B. Mock, John W. Mundy, Joseph A. Putnam, Jr., Gerald P. Sinkoe. Third row: George E. Stuart, Richard E. Tilley, Francis Torres, Jr., Charles P. Wade, John W. Williamson. 1ST PREP Left to right— Top row: Donald W. Barkley, Kent H. Barnes, Thomas G. Barnett, John W. Borrini, John C. Camp- bell, Lawrence J. Corriher, Jr. Second row: Steve A. Davis, Christopher H. Dudley, III, Harvey H. Elmore, Jr., Richard J. Grose, Sammy J. Hagley, Ernest A. Lominac. Third row: Francisco Palomo, Erskine Rhodes, Thomas L. Shaw, Blane E. Sturgill, David A. Tousignant. George E. Younginer. RAMBLER MONOGRAM CLUR Left to right— First row: Shaw, Jones, Culverwell, McGovern, Sherrill, Shaw. Second row: Ros, Davis, Lawless, Palomo, McDonnell, Walsh, Morris, Boado, Gallag- her Third row: Rowan, Tilley, Wade, Thompson, Barnes, Leeper, Frain, Furgueson. The Monogram Club is composed of the prep students who have earned their letter in one or more of the major sports. The club tries to foster school spirit and a sense of good sportsmanship. Father Walter Coggin, O.S.B., is moderator of the Monogram Club. The club has grown this year with almost all new members. Sponsoring dances and other extra-curricular activities has been the main function of the Rambler Monogram club this year. STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right — First row: Jones, Marshall, Tilley, Shaw. Second row: Davis, Mc- Caffrey, Ros, Boado, Shaw. The Prep Student Council was organized this year under the direction of Father Anthony. A constitution was drawn up and officers elected. The purpose of the organization is to provide an opportunity for civic education in the basic principles of democracy, and to promote the welfare of the school in general. The council has sponsored a clean- up campaign this year which has been very successful. Allan Jones, led the Prep School this year. SAINT BENEDICTS SOCIETY Left to right — First row: Wade, Boado, Wonsley. Second row: Putnam, Mock, McDermott, Torres, Borrini. The division of the Prep school from the college brought on a separation of societies. The Prep school this year organized their own Saint Benedict ' s society with Father Walter Coggin, O.S.B. as their moderator. The Saint Benedict ' s Society is intended for students who are in general candidates for the priesthood. At monthly meetings, suitable topics pertaining to vocation and monastic history are discussed. I(a rnJrfat i fuf CK - THE RECORD Abbey 1$ Central B Abbey Cramert on 7 Abbey 7 Stanley 12 Abbey Harding 25 Abbey 12 Bishop England 16 Abbey 14 Central B 14 Abbey 17 Gastonia B 12 Culverwell Shaw r L. STARTING LINEUP From outward appearances of the first few days of practice, the Ramblers did not impress anyone as an extraordinary team. The backfield, strengthened by such newcomers as Jim Ros and Ed Sturgill, was noted to be speedier. On the line appeared stalwarts McGovern, Thompson and Captains Shaw, and Culverwell. General com- ment was favorable. Perhaps we could look forward to better results than past years. Then came the test. Playing host to Central B on the Abbey field, the Ramblers rocked the Kittens 19-0, behind the impressive running of Ros and Goade. But this was to be their last victory. Throughout the remainder of the season, the team scored regularly, but always lacked the pay-off punch. Only once did they lose by more than 7 points. The defensive work of Shaw, Thompson, and Jones was notable in this regard. At the completion of a fair season the boys certainly had every reason to look forward to a better team in actual conference play the next year. However, with the cancellation of the school football program, we can look back with a certain pride on the last Abbey Prep Team. The Ramblers nad a great year of victory, winning 7 of their sched- uled games out of 10. The team was made up of a lot of new boys and two oldtimers, Shaw and Culverwell. This year was the first year that the Ramblers have come back into their own as a high school basketball team. Thanks for their success goes to Coach Butch Butler of the Charlotte Clippers, who gave enduring time to the club to see them through a victorious season. 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