Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1952 volume:

■ K M % ? « 1 V JpS, V r ir «■_ - SB ov _____ vmt A v 4 Sj a i jt jut. - €!.- K V v tf N A V f I jfejviii . N V V£ BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE I ft r 1 THE VERY REV. BERNARD L. ROSSWOG, 5308] Rector And Vice DEDICATI . ■ ML -. i| K n 9 ' 1 Jo a stern and dturdu leader- tnouan Aof-tiu 1 dotn ne cniae. — - ™ Ar companion of ' ,  a?n the dtu den ts : H 1 _ - zz a man, II ' J a monk, a a aide. O.S.B., A.B., S.T.D. President ON - T In our seal there is seen the ten stars and the lion. This is symbolic of the ten monks under Bishop Leo Haid who founded Belmont Abbey. Perhaps this page should be titled Forward! Certainly this word is most characteristic of those years ensuing 1878. It is also applicable to this year. 1952 marks the end of the Junior College. But the Abbey moves forward taking its position as a Senior College. This annual has been compiled for the enjoyment of the students in its preservation of a small part of the dynamic life of the Abbey. Moreover, it is the wish that this annual will be a force in the main- tenance of the traditional Abbey spirit and principles in the forth- coming Senior College, ut in omnibus glorificetur deus. FOREWORD AwmrmnaN T The Right Rev. Vincent G. Taylor, O.S.B., D.D., LL.D. President The Rev. Cuthbert E. Allen O.S.B. , A.B. , S.T.B. , A.M. , LL.D Dean of Men, Professor of Social Science The Very Rev. Bernard L. Rosswog, O.S.B. , A.B. , S. T.D. Rector and Vice President The Rev. Raphael G. Bridge, O.S.B. , A.B. , S. T. B. Instructor in History and Latin Asst. Dean of Men The Rev. Anselm G. Biggs, O.S.B., S.T.B., A.M., Ph.D. Professor of History, Instructor in Latin, Chaplain The Rev. Anthony E. Cahill, O.S.B. , A.B., S.T.B. Professor of Mathematics and Science Prep Moderator _ _ a ___ _ m m m mm The Very Rev. Joseph T. Tobin, O.S.B., A.B., S.T.B., M.S. Professor of Physics, Ins tructor in Chemistry The Very Rev. Sebastian T. Doris, O.S.B., A.B., S.T.B., A.M. Professor of Education and Religion The Rev. Boniface A. Bauer, O.S.B. , A.B. , S.T.B. Professor of German The Rev. Paul R. Milde, O.S.B. , A.B., S.T.B. , A.M. Professor of Education The Rev. Brendan J. Dooley, O.S.B., A.B., S.T.B., A.M. Professor of English The Rev. John A. Oetgen, O.S.B. , A.B. , S.T.B. Asst. Professor of English Rev. Thomas W. Stumpf, O.S.B. , A.B. Instructor in Mathematics Frater Kenneth A. Geyer, O. S.B. , Mus. B. Instructor in French, Music Frater Mark T. Bain, O.S.B. , B.S. Instructor in Chemistry Frater Donald Scales, O.S.B. , A.B. Instructor in English Frater Adrian W. Harmening O.S.B., A.B. Instructor in Latin Frater Jude Cleary, O.S.B. , B.S. Instructor in Mathematics Mr. David J. Gorney, Ph. B. in S.S. , A.M. Asst. Professor of Public Speaking, Dramatics, and Accounting. Mrs. Patrick A. McDonnell, B.S. Assistant Librarian Mr. Howard A. Wheeler, B.S. Professor of Physical Education, Instructor in History Mr. Edward J. Stry, A. B. , Ed. M. Asst, Professor of Chemistry, Instructor in Zoology Mr. Raymond LaJoie, B.S. in Ed. , M.S. in Ed. Instructor in Spanish and French Miss Alexandrine Louradour Sec retary Mr. George E. Stuart, II Director of Public and Alumni Relations The Alma Mater Hymn Hail Alma Mater, Hail dear ol ' Abbey, We are thy sons and thee we love; Faithful we ' ll always be, Strengthened in loyalty, With help from above. The Varsity Victory Song Hail to the crimson Hail! to the white; Hail Alma Mater, we ' ll always fight! We love no other, Let our motto be: Victory, Abbeymen, Varsity. f SOPHOMORES Seth Brown Vice President Tom Raftery Jack Noble Secretary President Frank Creery Student Council Representative I I Ed McCaffrey Treasurer ■T WILLIAM KEVILLE ACH Bill Plymouth, N.C. Journalism Assistant Librarian (2); Contact (1 2); Spire (2); Class Officer, Secreta ry ( 1); Constitutional Committee (1); Dance Com- mittee (1 2). Collecting classical phonograph records . EDWARD WILLIAM ANDERSON Eddie Newport News, Va. Science Club (1 2); Rifle Team (2); Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (1 2); PSER Club (2); Intramurals (1 2); Glee Club (1). Disc Jockey, Tennis, Dancing. NORMAN ANDREW BAIN Preacher Crozet, Va. Priesthood Phi Theta Kappa (1 2), President (2); Science Club (1 2), Treasurer (1), Acting President (2); Spire Staff (2), Activities Editor (2); Saint Benedict ' s Society (2); Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (1 2) . Milkman. PAUL FRANKLIN BLACKWELDER Concord, N.C. Undecided Glee Club (1), President (1); Abbey Players (1); Contact (1). Art, Music, Teaching, Veteran 2 years, Recalled 1 year. JAMES DANIEL BLACKWOOD Dan Gastonia, N.C. Electrical Engineer Rifle Club (2); Day Students Organization (2). MANUEL UNTALON BLAS Blatz Mount View, California Journalism I Hope Varsity Baseball (1 2); Intramurals (1 2); Student Librarian (2); Saint John Berch- mans ' Society (1 2); PSER Club (2); Phi Theta Kappa (2); Prep (4). Travel, history. SETH BEASON BROWN Dusty Winston-Salem, N.C. Never To Work Intramurals (1 2); Vice President of Class (2); Spire Staff (2), Photographic Editor (2); Chief Executioner Of Initiation (2). Golf, Football, Track, Parties. HSIAU HSIANG CHANG Luke Nanking, China Teaching YI CHUN CHANG Pat Peping, China Chinese Teacher Contact Staff (1 2). Photography, Art Collector. .. ' i ntftr.i..,.. JOHN EDWARD CHESSER Johnny Lancaster, S. C. Going into Business World Basketball (2); Day Students Organization (2); Baseball (2). BERNARD RAPHAEL DARDEN Country Sharon Taliaferre, Georgia Civil Engineering Assistant Manager Basketball; Manager Baseball; Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (2). FRANK GORMAN CREERY, JR. Ambassador Richmond, Va. Spire Staff, Co-Editor (2); President Class (1); Contact Staff, Sports Editor (2); Mono- gram Club (1 t 2); Basketball (1); Baseball (1 2), Captain (2); Phi Theta Kappa (1 2); Abbey Players (1 2); Saint Benedict ' s Society (1 2); Saint John Berchmans ' Society (1 St 2); Class Student Council Re- presentative (2); Intramurals (1 8r 2); Student Librarian(l 2);Glee Club (1); PSER Club (2); Constitution Committee (1); Dance Com- mittee (1 2). Journalism, JOHN FRANCIS GALLEN, JR. John Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C. Priesthood Assistant Librarian (1 2). PHIL HENRI DeTURK Phil! Chevy Chase, Md. Hopes to be a Lawyer Crusader Basketball (1 t 2); Monogram Club (1 2), Treasurer (2); Intramurals (1 2); Contact Staff {1 2), Sports Editor (1), Editor (1 2 of 2); PSER Club (2). w k ALBERT SMITH FRANKLIN Al Fairfield, Ct. Rifle Team (2); Abbey Players (2); Science Club (1 2). • HAROLD ALOYSIUS KUSTERER, JR. Podgie Richmond, Va. Priesthood President Student Council (2); Abbey Players (1 2); Saint John Berchmans ' Society (1 2); School Organist (1 2); Phi Theta Kappa (2); Intramurals (1 2); Science Club (2); Contact Staff (1 2); Spire Staff (2), Co- Editor (2); Alpha Beta Sigma (2). Classical Music. EUGENE JENKINS HANNA Egg Gastonia, N.C. An Accountant Crusader Baseball (1 2); Monogram Club (1 2); Day Student Organization (2). Sports of all types. ROBERT JOSEPH KELLEHER Bugs Greensboro, N.C. Priesthood Saint Benedict ' s Society (1 2), Vice-Presi- dent (1), President (2); Abbey Players (1 2), Secretary Treasurer (1), Acting Presi- dent (2); Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (1 k 2); Student Librarian (1 2); Contact Staff (1 2) Assistant (1), Assistant Editor (2); Phi Theta Kappa (2); Science Club (1 2); PSER Club (2); Spire Staff (2); Literary Editor (2); Intramurals (1); Prep (4); Glee Club (1); Dance Committee (1 2). Drama, People, Journalism. • ? ■ REGINALD LAVON LAYE Pistol Belmont, N.C. Industrial Recreation Basketball (2). Sports, Crosswork Puzzles. WILLIAM ODELL LINEBURGER Dallas, N.C. Pre -Medical Student Day Student Organization (2). -j WALTER J. LUCAS Luke Charlotte, N. C. Dentistry Science Club (1 2); Phi Theta Kappa (2). Farming and Gardening; Wood and Metal Work. Five years in Service; Married; Two Children. J JAMES EUGENE LYBRAND Jim Charlotte, N.C. Day Students Organization (2), president (2); Intramurals (2); Dance Committee (2). Reading Poetry. RICHARD LAWRENCE MATHEWS Spook Washington, D.C. Painter PSER Club (2); Contact Staff (1 2); Phi Theta Kappa (1 2), Secretary Treasurer (2). Philosophizing, Studying People, and Art. EDWARD FAIRBANKS McCAFFREY Ed Georgetown, S.C. Priesthood Beta Alpha Sigma (1 2), President (2); Saint Benedict ' s Society (1 2); Saint John Berchmans ' Society (1 8t 2); Phi Theta Kappa (2); Class Treasurer (1 2); Student Council (2); Abbey Players (1 2); Science Club (1 8i 2); Spire Staff (2), Business Manager; Contact Staff (1 2); Student Librarian (1 2); Prep (1,2,3, 4); Dance Committee (1 2); Constitutional Committee (1); PSER Club (2). LINDSAY LONEL McELWEE Mac Clover, S.C. Public Accountant Photography. JOSEPH FRANCIS McMAHON Joe Laurance Harbor, N.J. Saint Benedict ' s Society (1 2); Prep (4). ALEXANDER PATRICK NEILSON Paddy Charlotte, N.C. Hopes for the future to be in business Intramurals (1 2); Day Student Organi- zation (2). Drawing in Zoology, Travel. JOHN JOSEPH NOBLE HERMAN E. PARNELL Jack Belmont, N.C. South Amboy, N.J. Married. Lawyer President Sophomore Class (2); Student Council (2); Contact Staff (2); Abbey Players (1); Rifle Club (2); Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (2). MALVIN DEAN RABB Mel Cramerton, N.C. Likes Science Day Students Organization (2). THOMAS MADDIN RAFTERY Raft Ashland, Va. Basketball (1); Vice President Monogram Club (2); Spire Staff (2), Sports Editor (2) Beta Alpha Sigma (2), Vice-President (2) Intramurals (1 2), Tennis Champ (1) Secretary Sophomore Class (2); Official Timer (2). Tennis. ROBERT RAY RANKIN Good Gus McAdenville, N.C. Physical Education Teacher Baseball (2). Sports . Transferred from Gardner Webb, Boiling Springs, N.C. MALCOM BAXTER RAWLINS Charlotte, N.C. Television Production and Direction Abbey Players (1 8t 2); Science Club (1 2); PSER Club (2). Photography, Radio, Recording. RICHARD FRANKLIN ROZZELLE, III Frank Charlotte, N. C. Striving towards A.B. degree Monogram Club (1 2); Basketball (2); Day Students Organization (2). Fishing, Basketball, Hunting. Married. JOSEPH PARKER SHACKELFORD Joe Gastonia, N.C. Optometry Day Students Organization (2); Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Sports. Served two years in Army; Married, one child. JOSEPH ALFRED SHEENAN Joe Trenton, N. J. Field of Medicine Intramurals (1 2); Abbey Players (2); Science Club (1 2); Saint John Berchmans 1 Society (1 2); PSER Club (2); Glee Club (1). Drama. HUGH REILLY SHINE Hughie Goldsboro, N. C. Priesthood Crusader Basketball (1 2), Captain (2); Intramurals (1 2); Monogram Club (1 2), President (2); Beta Alpha Sigma (1 2); Abbey Players (2); Saint Benedict ' s Society (1 2), Vice-President (2). Golf, piano. BERNARD CARL SNOCK Venentia, Pennsylvania. Priesthood Abbey Players (2). Sports, Reading. Transferred from: Saint Vincent ' s College, Latrobe , Pennsylvania. JOE CARROLL THOMAS Belmont, N. C. Field of Pursuit: Advertising Sophomore Orchestra; Day Students Organi- zation (2). Music, Dramatics, Photography. Married. SCOTT A. THROWER, JR. North Belmont, N.C. Transferred from: Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, N.C. ROBERT MARK YACOBI Bucky Hampton, Va. Field of Pursuit: Business Administration Monogram Club (1 2); Saint John Berch- mans 1 Society (2); Contact Staff (2); Intra- murals (1 2); Crusader Basketball (1 2); Spire Staff (2); Glee Club (1); Dance Committee (1 2). FRESHMAN CLASS Richard McCluney, Pres. Gastonia, N.C. Bill Frain, Vice-Pres. Savannah, Ga. Frank Moeslein, Sec. Charlotte, N.C. Bob Franklin, Treas. Clover , S. C. Zenas Boling Gastonia, N.C. Hoke Brittain McAdenville, N.C. Teh Cheong Chang Formosa, China Norman Cullum Aiken, S.C. Grady Duncan Belmont, N.C. John Fischer Charleston, S. C; Lamar Gaston Belmont, N.C. Theodore Gaston Belmont, N.C. Joe Hamme Gastonia, N.C. Aloysius Choying Hsu Wusih, Kiangsu, China George Hunsucker Belmont, N.C. Joseph Hsu Kian-su, China Joseph Isern Havana, Cuba Fred Jones Gastonia, N.C. Roger Johnson Lowell, N.C. Don Lingerfelt Belmont, N. C. Marshall McDonnell Belmont, N.C. Charles McGinnis Belmont, N. C. Fred Morrow Gastonia, N.C. Frank Miros Huntington, W. Va. Stephen Naso Grand George, N. Y. Richard Sasscer Arlington, Va. James Ros Georgetown, S. C. Joseph Suggs Skyland, N.C. Daniel Tate Belmont, N.C. Robert Swanson Mt. Holly, N.C. Michael Walsh Southern Pines, N.C. Frank Watkins Belmont, N. C. r r?r r ■b - CM FOURTH PREPARATORY George Stuart Vice President John Williamson Student Council Delegate Jerry Mock Secretary John Anderson President Charlie Wade Treasurer 7 B, ' and ysu Ul c. n -u Ps s Pir, e 4. Winst C ' U c a! s ed 4 s - S:r -c. CWs -; B e -fe n s PETER KENFIELD HARRIS Pete Charlotte, N.C. re UM1 , ' . an d Swimming Lik es Golf Flashy Berchmans St. Benedict ' s 2,3, _4 t,t. 2,3,4; Intramurals 2, Science Club 3,4. cap vaU 3 ' 4, Ba9 f Sec- 1- olt Pa • ' Biii. PpARo Cr and ft, eefc N. J s £ude n r fc 0Ji ect c «OD •LPO PAJJ S V; Ha va „, S 1°P v a na LI ZAM Intt « Cofl ec B t ow ' Mis 4 7 e« 0r of i Cuba g. ft e e cordj Bel £ord, N- J - Swimming pVayers S 3 4;The Abbey t ' bene . dict Lrs Basketball 4. M° Ramb v Assist. 4. 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Gun Collector Student Council 4; Monogram Club 3,4; Rambler Basketball 3,4; Science Club 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; St. John Berchmans ' 3, 4; Class Sec. 3. - Raftery Co. Wait ' til the boys in Ashland see this — Edward Quigley, Charlotte, N T H I R D John Campbell, Sec. Independence , Va. Steve A . Davis, Jr., Vice-Pres. Belmont, N.C. Louis Kaman, Treas. Thorpe, W. Va. Paul Abromavage Donald Barkley Trenton, N.J. Gastonia, N.C. John Borrini Camden, S. C. Marty Cornwell Cramerton, N.C. P R E P Sammy Hagley Jesus Lalana John Mercer Belmont, N.C. Oriente, Cuba Gastonia, N.C. Humberto Prieto Havana, Cuba Harry Sack Statesboro, Ga. Thomas Shaw James Standing Robert Suggs Philadelphia, Pa. Virginia Beach, Va. Belmont, N.C. George Younginer C olumbia, S. C. s E C N D Robert Barnett, Pres. Danny Gardner, Sec. Deale, Maryland Gastonia, N.C. James Anderson, Vice-Pres. Denny Freeman, Rock Hill, S.C. Waltersboro, Treas. S.C. Alexander Hansen Albuquerque, N. M. Walter Jennings Savannah Beach, Ga. P R E P Paul Horowitz Norfolk, Va. Manuel Lopez Camaguey, Cuba Patrick McDonnell ' Ronald Oates Belmont, N.C. Philip Neuman Gastonia, N.C. Brooklandville, Md. Cecil Rackley Nelson Prieto Independence, Va. Havana , Cuba . Ronald Richer Richard Ros Belton, S.C. Georgetown, S.C. Donald Shirley Carlos Stoute Gerald Yore Gastonia, N.C. Ancon, Canal Zone Beckley, W. Va. •a Michael Dowling, Pres. Marshall Bledsoe, Sec. Middleburg, Va. Washington, D.C. Gaylord Cowan, Vice-Pres. Jim Barbee, Treas. Forest City, N.C. Cramerton, N.C. F I R S T P R E P Raoul Arguelles Matthew Donahue Edward Gardner Havana, Cuba Washington, D.C. Gastonia, N.C. William Hallowes Joe Mundy Gastonia, N.C. Joseph Johnson Independence, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Donald Orr Arlington, Va. Larry Patty Asheville, N.C. Armando Rodriguez Andrew Vanore Camaguey, Cuba Robbins, N.C. Cameraman must have said something Look pretty! (Well, try McDonnell) — (3 Q . £ m Seated: Ach, Mathews, Kusterer, Creery, McCaffrey, Quigley, Mercer, Bistany. Standing: Torres, McDonald, Raftery, Mock, Yacobi, Kelleher, Brown, Stuart, Bain, Anderson, Sinkoe. THE SPIRE Handicapped by a late start (lack of time), the need for money (lack of funds), and the overall attitude of what ' s the use from the student bod.y (lack of interest); nevertheless the staff of the Spire went to work with an optimistic air. The publication of this, your book of memories, should not only reflect the heart-felt warmth of these wonderful days in your campus life of 1952, but only fittingly bring to mind that which has contributed to the production of this annual - the unselfish attitude of those who have made this year ' s SPIRE possi- ble - the same Abbey attitude that will always be preserved for you within the very bounds of this book. Has this been achieved? You be the judge. A token of affection - congratulations ! ( Podgie Kusterer and Frank Creery, co-Editors) Ed McCaffrey, Business Mgr. and his business six: Mercer, Torres, McDonald, Ed himself, Bistany, Mock, and Sinkoe. Mr. Gorney, Faculty Advisor. p hotograp hic Editors (Brown and Yacobi) reads up on the prospective ma- in a photographic pose . tenal for publication. t and Tom Raftery, George Stuart and checking ov e lire Artists scussmg layouts • i „ Ach, Matthew , Quigley. Acn, Mr. Stuart, Photographic Advisor, poses with ashtray. dietary Editors. ng . ocK and Bo John Anders,, dit or S f th : n A a c n t d N 0rman B pla s for the , mties . talk ™ le com ing year Ver Seated, left to right: Anderson, Noble, Kelleher, Ros, J. ; Stuart, Miros, Younginer. Standing, left to right: Quigley, Mock, Suggs, Williamson, Kusterer, Ros, R. , Yacobi, McCaffrey, Creery. CONTACT Columnists Kusterer, Younginer, Kelleher and Noble, beat out the Religious Roundup Thomas Jefferson once said these very words concerning the press: Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a govern- ment, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter . This expresses, to some extent, the place which the average Abbeyman holds for the monthly publication of the student activities, both on and off the campus, so much has THE CONTACT become a part of Abbey life. Devoting much of its space to specialized fields, THE CONTACT, nevertheless presents to its readers the general topics of interest which broadens his outlook of life that actually exists around him and tends to develop a more wholesome type of student, so common-place on the Abbey campus. Hats off to a fine organi- zation! Tl u ' si ' ° l So . Co 1 umn 1 s t sonth : Con ct k Sta«,Jro m l. standing, JerrY , , im wbtand, se ate a, Lo uis Kaman an K hm „ Bucky „ vacob,. John Anderson, Rory The College and Prep Sports Editors, Frank Creery and George Stuart, trying to beat the dead-line for their columns COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCIL r € ■ . . Seated: Creery, Lybrand, Kusterer, McCaffrey. Standing: Noble, Shine. Resolving itself to take on anything that will prove beneficial to the general welfare of the entire student body, this organization concerns itself with prob- lems, both collectively and individually. Upon adopting a newly drawn up constitut- ion, the members of this group immediate- ly set out to fulfill their purpose - foster- ing student initiative and the developement of a practical sense of responsibility in all social relationships. Acting as the law making body of the students, the STUDENT COUNCIL is acomposition of class presi- dents, other club presidents, and duly elected members from these classes and organizations. It is in these school lead- ers that you will find those qualities that are the essence of what Belmont Abbey College life should be. - Look, Bill! (Jim Pat Ros and Bill Frain, Freshman members) Seated: Williamson, Wade, Anderson, Stuart Standing: Quigley, Anderson, Jim; Dowling, Bledsoe, Barnett, Campbell. PREP STUDENT COUNCIL The Prep Student Council is composed of the President of the Prep Student Body and the following delegates: The President of each class and a representative making the membership (including a secretary- treasurer from the Fourth Prep) of nine. The Prep Council has been ambitious, thorough and very active throughout the present academic year. Under the leader- ship of the President it can be said that the group has achieved its purpose which is, to give to the students a voice in the affairs of government of the school and secondly, to foster school spirit and lend a helping hand when needed. The reputation of this year ' s council stands on the progress made and the fine work accomplished. PREP Student Council Officers: Stuart (Treas.) Anderson (V. P.) Williamson (Secty. ) and Wade (Pres.) getting ready to try again. This club, in bringing to- gether both College and Prep students, forms a union bound under the one fundamental prin- ciple of every society - the com- mon good. In this group, one may find that man -behind-the- scenes , whois always striving to make campus life brighter for others, and who has yet to discover what self-interest is, himself. This is the typical BETA member - a person who bests manifests the very core of Abbey spirit. The outgrowth of this one group is but an ex- tension of the primary aims of Belmont Abbey itself. Over and above a yearly objective; this organization endeavors to pro- mote student relationships in order that each student may live his life to the fullest extent. Officers: (Raftery, Vice-Pres., McCaffrey, Pres., Stuart, Sec., and Anderson, Treas.) having an informal chat before a meeting. BETA ALPHA SIGMA Seated: Quigley, Raftery, McCaffrey, Stuart, Anderson, Kusterer. Standing: Barnett, Freeman, Walsh, McDermott, Shine, Mock, Bain, Creery, Wade , McDonnell, M; McDonnell, P. p H I T H E T T A K A P P A % ■■ HM H First Row: Lucas, Creery, Bain, Mathews, Second Row: McCaffrey, Kusterer, Kelleher, Bias. As the answer to that academic goal that every student strives for, the PHI THETA KAPPA best repre- sents this level of advancement. It is a National Junior College Honorary Society, whose members are most definitely a select group. It is the ambition of many to aspire to such heights as attained by this outstand- ing few, sovery seldom do the hopes of so many become a reality. Its members aim to create that spirit of intellectual pride which should exist in the school, as an educational institution, and in doing so, promote student fellowship as well as de- velope character. It is the hopes of the PHI THETA KAPPA to achieve that acme of progress, whereby its membership will exclude no Abbey student. Officers: (Mathews, Sec, Creery, Vice-Pres. and Bain, Pres.) engage in an intellectual conversation. n :- K mt SAINT BENEDICT ' S SOCIETY First Row: Borrini, Creery, Kusterer, Torres, Anderson. Second Row: McMahon, McCaffrey, McDermott, Kelleher, Shine, Bain. Through the various talks and discussions, which are the basis for the meetings of this group, the club lends that helping hand to those who are planning to foster the vocation of one of God ' s chosen few - namely, the aspiration to the holy priesthood. This is an organization, not of priesthood students, but more so, of those young men who are giving the priesthood serious thought. It is the purpose of this so- ciety, therefore, to lead its members as best as it is possible, to that state in life whereby they will fulfill the will of God and where they can best workout the salvation of their immortal souls. Of the immediate functions of this group, the leading of the Missa Recitata and The Family Rosary are perhaps the primary two. Officers: McDermott (Sec. Treas.) Kelleher (Pres.) and Shine (V. P. ) mull over the Manual. - - — SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS ' SOCIETY Front: Venore. First Row: Patty, Bias, Kaman, Richer, Fr. Adrian, Bledsoe, Gardner, E; Hagley, Anderson. Second Row: Sheenan, McMahon, Harris, Quigley, McDonell, M., Orr, Darden, Torres, Kusterer, McCaffrey. Third Row: Shirley, Ros, R. , Wade , Youngi- ner, McDonell, P., Anderson, E. , Borrini. FourthRow: Driscoll, Kelleher, Noble, Bain, Walsh, Dowling. Fifth Row: Yacobi, Mock, Miros, Ros, J. , McDermott, Sixth Row: Gardner, D., Stuart, Fischer, Williamson, Frain. This is an organization whose main ob- jective is to prepare young men to assist at the litergical services in the Cathedral. Its member consist of both College and Prep students. The importance of young altar boys at the sacred ceremonies cannot be estimated , but to witness the young men as they take part in the holy rites is an inspiring sight. Fr. Adrian, O.S.B. is the moderator. As a social group, they join together in the banquet hall for a feast of their own at the completion of the scholastic year. The Solemn High Pontifical Mass being cele- brated in the Cathedral by the Abbot on The Feast of St. Benedict, Founder of the Order. LIBRARY STAFF In listing the important things of student life, no doubt the use of a library is among the most impor- tant. The students at the Abbey are most fortunate to have at their dis- posal one of the top college libraries of the South. This high standard is much responsible to the untiring ef- forts of Fr. Gabriel, O.S.B., and Mrs. P. McDonnell, Assistant Libra- rian. With the advent of the Senior College , the growing library will offer even greater advantages to students. Ray McDermott checks out book from the assistant librarian, Mrs. McDonnell. First row: Bias, Suggs, Ach, Creery, McMahon Second row: Shine, McDermott, Kelleher, McCaffrey, Gallen. First Row: Mr. Stry, moderater; Noble, Bias, Sheenan, Kelleher, Loving, Suggs. Second Row: McDonell, J.; McMahon, Ros, R. ; Wade, Harris, McCaffrey. Third Row: Walsh, Williamson, Torres, Stuart, Anderson, Lucas. Fourth Row: Franklin, Ros, J.; Bain, Rawlins, Anderson, E.; Kusterer. SCIENCE CLUB Perhaps the newest organization on the Abbey campus, and definitely an important one is the SCIENCE CLUB. To those members who do not plan to follow a scientific course, the club gives them an opportunity to acquire information about matters of interest. These may prove helpful to the individual student in later life , regardless of his place in the world. And, naturally tothose whoare seek- ing a place in the scientific field of study, the club endeavors to give them first hand accounts of what the results should be if they honestly apply their efforts. By hearing and interviewing the many prominent speakers who are already active in the scientific and business world as well, they are able to see what won- derful fruits can be reaped from a vocation in the field of science. We wish this club as much success in the years to come as it has already enjoyed in its first two years of exist- ance. Mr. Stry going over an experiment with two future scientists, Robert Lineberger and Walter Lucas. Di- r . c t° r Be ltd Sn° ' ins tT U ' .ctic D aY e 3 das tbe .nft a No campus would be a campus in the true sense of the word without its dramatic club. Rendering entertain- ment in the form of plays , this group has won for itself the distinction of being the most active organization at the Abbey during this past year of 1951-1952. Several impor- tant productions met with big successes this year - East Lynne , The Ghost Train , Vision (the annual Passion- tide drama) and You Can ' t Take It With You - all pro- duced with a cast composed of College and Prep students. The ladies for the plays came from the neighboring Sacred Heart College and Academy. With due respect to all other campus clubs, we wish to ac- knowledge the great work being done by this organization, and hope that in future years, the example manifested by this group will be an inspiration to the others. ABBEY PLAYERS Helen and Frank were practicing. Joan Haught isn ' t sure. Last minute preparations for Ghost Train Helen Anderson goes for everyday stuff. Judy Harrison collapses on seeing the Ghost Train Old maid Joan Haught disturbs Creery, Kelleher in scene from Ghost Train . Stage technicians Kusterer, Franklin, and McMahon look to Rawlins for instructions. -, CRUSADER MONOGRAM CLUB Without this wonderful group of men, campus life would be incomplete! The principles upon which this fine group of college athletes have based their activity can be summed up in these words - good sportsmanship and school spirit. Well-known to the student body as well as the residents of the surrounding area because of their big white A ' s reflecting on the background of a crimson red sweater, they have developed a friendly feeling among all sports fans - participants and support- ers as well. Only by hours of hard work, as athletes and as leaders, have they come into this glorious dis- tinction of bearing their Abbey letters. Raising money has never proved an easy problem and by playing benefit games, sponsoring dances and holding bingo parties and the like , they have been able to make real their one- time-hoped-for dream of wearing a well deserved Abbey sweater. We salute each and every member of our MONOGRAM CLUB - true Crusaders in every respect. Officers (Phil DeTurk, Sec-Treas., Hugh Shine, Pres., Bill Frain, Sgt . -at-Arms , and Tom Raftery, Vice-Pres.) enjoy recalling the better part of the past season ' s games. First Row: Shine, Raftery, Yacobi, Leeper. Second Row: Hanna, Creery, Bias, Frain. Third Row: DeTurk, Melvin. At the time the SPIRE is going to press, there are fourteen athletes who have earned the Rambler kelley green A . The purpose of this organi- zation is to encourage all Prep boys to try-out for the sport of the Prep - Basketball. We are a proud group because we have the satisfaction of knowing that each year when trials for the RAMBLERS are held, about 90% of the boys do attempt to gain a berth on the squad. Those that fail to make the Varsity become members of the CUBS which can be styled as a farm for the Varsity. The interest shown in this system is paying off by leaps and bounds as seen by this year ' s team. The club also sponsors social events - such as dances; all money received goes toward the purchasing of letters and sweaters for the team. A spirit of comradship and goodfellow- ship prevails within the group and loyalty to each other is a predominant factor. Hi TV es -; RAMBLER MONOGRAM CLUB First Row: Wade, Anderson, Karnan, Williamson, Mundy. Second Row: Ros, R. , Leeper, Shaw, Campbell, Gardner, D. , Torres, McDermott. Anderson deflects pass from Raftery to Sasscer. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL With three teams vieing for top honors and Father Raphael Bridges O.S.B. directing. Col- lege Intramural Basketball pro- vided the after supper entertain- ment throughout December, Jan- uary and February. Final count found the Connoisseurs, Captain- ed by FrankCreery, atop the heap by virtue of a 26-16 victory over Norman Bain ' s Top Hats. The defeat left the Top Hats in second place but well above Al Franklin ' s King Pins who completed the sea- son with a pe rfect record, manag- ing to lose six out of six games. In the scoring department Frank Creery copped top laurels hitting for 59 points. Teammates Steve Naso and Mickey Walsh fin- ished second and third with 43 and 40 points respectively. Nor- man Bain with 38 and Frank Miros with 29 round out the five top scorers. ha el starts the Fr . Raphael . f isC her go UP- action. TEAM ROSTERS CONNOISSEURS: Frank Creery (Captain), Mickey Walsh, Harold Kusterer, Steve Naso, Wil- bur Loving, John Fischer. TOP HATS: Norman Bain (Captain), Seth Brown, Frank Miros, Ed Anderson, Joe Isern, Manuel Bias, Tommy Melvin. KING PINS: Al Franklin (Captain), Tommy Raftery, John Noble, Joe Sheenan, Sasscer, Dick Matthews, James Lybrand. c L L E G E I N T R A M U R A L S With the advent of October , college intramurals were thrust into high gear as the Frosh and Sophs met on the gridiron in an effort t o deter- mine a champion, but after four games the count stood at twoties and a win each. Being thus evenly matched the scene of action shifted to the diamond and this time it was horse of another color. Behind the fine pitching of Joe Isern, Sid Sell- ers, and BillFrain the Fresh- men swept a three series and were proclaimed official champs. Paddy Neilson Runs around his left side with some good interfer- ence from Brown. (Note: - Fischer was up-in-the -air over the whole thing). INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL FOOTBALL: BASEBALL: SCORES Sophs Sophs Sophs Sophs Sophs 1 Sophs 4 Sophs 1 Frosh Frosh Frosh 6 Frosh 22 Frosh 9 Frosh 12 Frosh 14 Brown, Miros get panicky as Franklin foots it to first. j-. T PREP INTRAMURALS ■ Mustangs versus the Blue Jets in prep intramurals. tjgjEfSSfig £5=553 ! ' .gSSSSSS ■1 V FALL: Under the direction of Coach Wheeler and Father Raphael, four teams were picked to participate in fall baseball and football, and the league immediately got off to a flying start. The football crown was taken by John Williamson ' s Tigers, who boasted an undefeated season. The baseball race ended in a deadlock between the Tigers and George Stuart ' s fighting Indians, the former winning a second championship after a hot three game playoff series. WINTER: With the advent of cold weather, the gym became the center of activity. Six basketball teams were chosen and games scheduled. During the course of the season several very good quints were developed, among them, Don Shirley ' s Rebels were on top at the season ' s end. Bill Mundy ' s Mus- tangs and Colin Campbell ' s Cava- liers finished deadlocked for second place. SPRING: The Spring baseball program has revealed some fast ball playing and a great deal of good material. Four teams were picked: George Young- iner ' s Phillies, Francis Torres ' Giants, Ray McDermott ' s Dodgers, and Jim Anderson ' s White Sox. On the whole, the year ' s intra- mural schedule has served its pur- pose. It developed in the participants a lively interest in sports, and, at the same time, provided for them an active means of recreation. m j Ros and Harris playing football for the first time. BASKETBALL THE REBELS: Don Shirley, Captain; Andy Vanore, John Borrini, Paul Abromavage, Eddie Palomo, Alex Hanson. THE MUSTANGS: Bill Mundy, Captain; George Stuart, Raul Arguellas, Gay Cowan, Ronnie Richer, Anthony Yore, Julio Prieto. ontac t w ork. THE CAVALIERS: Colin Campbell, Capt. ; George Younginer, Mike Dowling, Matthew Donohue, Wal- ter Jennings, Joe Mundy, Armando Rodriquez, Donald Orr, THE PIVOTEERS: Joe Pecoraino, Capt.; BUI Driscoll, Gerald Sinkoe, Carlos Stoute, Ed Quigley, Allen Sack, Nelson Prieto. THE SPORTSMAN: Jerry Mock, Capt.; Peter Harris, Jim Standing, Jack Lalana, Cecil Rackley, Marshall Bledsoe, Joe Johnson. THE BLUE JETS: Bob Barnett, Capt.; Humberto Prieto, Manuel Lopez, Bucky Davis, Larry Patty, Phil Neumann, Paul Horowitz. FOOTBALL BASEBALL THE EAGLES: Rory Ros, Capt.; Jerry Leeper, Joe Pecoraino, Gerald Sinkoe, Denny Freeman, Bob Barnett, Ed Quigley, Pat McDonnell, Jim Anderson, Don Shirley, Larry Patty, Armando Rodriquez, Ronnie Richer, Allen Sack. THE TIGERS: John Williamson, Capt.; Louie Kaman, Danny Gardner, John Anderson, Julio Prieto, Eddie Palomo, Peter Harris, Ed Gardner, Donald Orr, Jack Lalana, Cecil Rackley. THE INDIANS: George Stuart, Capt.; Tom Shaw, Jerry Mock, John Borrini, Colin Campbell, Ray McDermott, Andy Vanore, Humberto Prieto, Manuel Lopez, Nelson Prieto, Matthew Donohue, Mike Dowling, Alex Hansen. THE WHITE SOX: Charlie Wade, Capt.; Bucky Davis, Bob Suggs, George Younginer, Walter Jennings, Bill Driscoll, Raul Arguellas, Bill Mundy, Marshall Bled- soe, Joe Mundy, Gay Cowan. Babe Younginer with a hit and run R M Anderson, Bledsoe and Standing receive pointers from veteran marksmen Miros, Franklin and Orr. RIFLE CLUB: This is a very earnest group of students who are content to remain unnoticed, for they make their appearance on the rifle range amidst the austere confines of the Administration Building ' s fourth floor. The club is one which endeavors to promote a better understanding and handling of fire arms, and to develope better marksmanship. Its members are a congregation of both college and prep students who not only have an Army Qualification Course, but who also compete in inter scholastic matches with other educational institutions. The Belmont Abbey Rifle Club is a recognized member of the National Rifle Association of America, and it is through their hard and honest efforts that they maintain their high standing in this famous organization. Hansen, Mundy and Cowan check over marksmanship on the range First Row: Sellers, McDonnell, Watkins, Shine, Gaston, Chesser, Zeis, Yacobi Second Row: Darden, Mgr. ; Laye, Frain, Rozzelle, DeTurk, Stowe, Ros, McMahon Mgr CRUSADER BASKETBALL C°ac ' eV erV orve to ' icV -aug ht« CRUSADER BASKETBALL A fast start and slow finish is the story of the 51-52 Crusaders, who, boasting an 8-0 record at mid-January met their first defeat at the hands of Wingate ' s powerful Bulldogs and then proceeded to drop 4 of the last 7 conference games. This mark, however, was good enough to earn a trip to Shelby, N. C. , for the Carolinas ' Junior College Tournament. With high hopes and determination the Abbeymen set out in quest of victory only to go down before Louisburg in the opening game of the Tourney. Despite a mediocre 14-6 record there was no doubt that Coach Wheeler had a fine team on the floor: they gave their best on every occasion, but to attempt to point out the thing lacking in the Abbey machine which would have produced a winning club indeed would be difficult - the spark was there, it just wouldn ' t ignite. Win, lose, or draw though, we ' re proud of our Crusaders and the fine brand of ball they displayed. Congratulations especially to Sid Sellers who gained a berth on the All - Conference Five. Also to Captain Hugh Shine, Phil DeTurk, and Frank Rozzelle who each re- ceived honorable mention. x  % « 1 ? 4 -J3 C ■• «  «S ta ' Sf th e best hustler ' conference, take for a set. Une c s e« BiJ J Idaho- F 7™ team „ ■ Hie ij n . ■ ° r Hie camera the I John Chesser getting ready for a push. Center Ted Gaston demonstrates defensive stance. Most improved player on the squad at the end of the season. - Frank Rozelle jtvatv- roa FR A1N goes rug- THE RECORD Abbey 54 Abbey 52 Abbey 60 Abbey 68 Abbey 91 Abbey 63 Abbey 55 Abbey 75 Abbey 47 Abbey 83 Abbey 63 Abbey 64 Abbey 64 Abbey 58 Abbey 59 Abbey 71 Abbey 61 Abbey 56 Abbey 68 Abbey 74 Abbey 65 TOURNAMENT: Abbey DeTURK and ROZELLE fight for rebound. Brevard 32 Louisburg 35 Charlotte College 50 Spartanburg 58 Charlotte Y 58 Charlotte College 59 Spartanburg 51 Brevard 47 Wingate 83 Cramerton 78 Gardner Webb 68 Wingate 80 Pfeiffer 59 C rame rton 54 Pfeiffer 54 Oak Ridge 73 N.C. State Jr. Varsity 87 Westinghouse Appre ntice School 67 Charlotte Y 60 Gardner Webb 54 Oak Ridge 81 Louisburg 60 rACOBI pops from corner as ROZELLE goes in for follow-up. First Row: Coach Wheeler, Hunsucker, Frain, Leeper, Morrow, Hanna, Sellers, Chesser, Nielson, Ros. Second Row: Mgr.McElwee, Zeis, Isern, Lybrand, Franklin, Gaston, Rankin, Naso, Suggs, J.; Mgr. Sugg ' s. Third Row: Davis, Wade, Borrini, Gaston, Fischer, Prieto, H . , Gardner, Bias, Mgr. Darden. CRUSADER BASEBALL With only four lettermen returning to the fold this spring, the Crusader baseball outlook is anything but bright. Coach Howard A. Wheeler faces the task of almost completely re- building his forces composed largely of green material Absent from the lineup will be such notables as Sam Rhyne, pitcher-shortstop, Frank Gragnani, flashy second sacker, Bob Kelly, First baseman, Tommy Melvin, hardhitting center- fielder, Captain Dick Bain, hustling backstop, Erskine Rhodes, third base, and Otis Helms, also behind the plate. Of the four remaining regulars, Pitcher Gene Hanna of Gastonia, N.C. , will be called on to carry a great deal of the load, not, however, without help from another veteran moundsman in the person of Bill Frain, Savannah, Georgia. Jerry Leeper, Belmont, N.C. , will probably be installed at third while Jim Ros, the remaining veteran, Georgetown, S.C. , speedster, will handle the chores in leftfield. We extend our regrets to Frank Creery of Richmond, Virginia, captain-elect of the 1952 Crusader Nine, who will not play this season due to an ankle fracture sustained a few weeks prior to this writing. Best of luck to Coach Wheeler and his Crusaders this Spring! ! ! ! v SCHEDULE Abbey f i x March April 25 1 5 Charlotte College Oak Ridge Gardner Webb 1 4 13 8 2 20 ■ l 19 Wingate 15 12 22 Charlotte College 10 11 7 BHbV- w - 30 Oak Ridge r s May 3 8 10 14 Spartanburg Spartanburg Pfeiffer Gardner Webb Se -lj„ - 1 17 Wingate u . tf 4  ss L ■: b °tf , Returning lettermen: Hanna demonstrates grip to Bias, Leeper, Frain, Ros. k RAMBLER BASKETBALL The 1951 -52 edition of the Belmont Abbey Ramblers fought through a tough seventeen game schedule. Out- scored in many cases but never outfought, they finished their regular season with a 6-11 record. Under the guiding hand of Father Brendan, the team played five games on foreign courts, climaxing the season with the defense of their crown in the second annual Knights of Columbus Basketball Tournament in Asheville, N. C. While the big guns of the Green and White this year were John Williamson and Rory Ros, who ended up with 190 and 169 points respectively, much of the credit for the victories must go to their teammates, Captain Jerry Leeper, Tom Shaw, and Louis Kaman. Without their excellent floorwork and points -in-pinches , the season would have been a dismal one. Six members of the Green and White ranks, John Anderson, John Williamson, Rory Ros, Jerry Leeper, Ray McDermott and Manager-Assistant Coach Charlie Wade, will graduate this June. Sittin Standi rig: Kaman, Shaw, John Anderson, Ros, Jim Anderson, Freeman Quigley, Mgr.; Gardner, Williamson, McDermott, Leeper, Wade, Assistant Coach. Bfcj g L % 1 ■ % % B 5 £ % « forward Shaw ■ A- and sideburns cool, poised, and with bi S Push shot ' S a rd nia Forward Ros sparked team with energetic performance man. Ce ot e r W a McDe rmoU is migMy serious about his work Freeman shoots like his favorite player (?) 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