Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1958 volume:

n r It OF THE ANNUAL STAFF OF BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE Belmont, North Carolina 53193 PRESENTS... THE 1958 . IS BELMONT ACADEMICALLY SUPERIOR. May truth be our weapon, invincible against any aggressor. PHYSICALLY SOUND. Bodily cleanli- ness and wholesome fun refresh the mind. ABBEY COLLEGE SPIRITUALLY STABLE. Our chief aim is that in all things God may be glorified. J Scholarship, health, and a strong sense of Christian morality are the ingredients of success; the union of body and soul seeking a worthy goal. •SPIRITUALLY •ACADEMICALLY •PHYSICALLY ■ FOREWORD In presenting this issue of The Spire, we have endeavored to s e t forth the joys we have shared, the achievements we have won, and the difficulties we have encountered and overcome. As we review these events, we realize more deeply the significance and value of a Catholic education as a preparation for life in time and in eternity. The following pages capture a small portion of the momentous occasions which has so char- acterized our years at Belmont Abbey College. We hope that these pages of this annual will bring the joys of reminiscence to all who remember this life at the Abbey. BELMONT ABBEY PROVIDES ITS MEN WITH THE PROPER ELEMENTS TO BUILD GOOD CITIZENS -% t m - S rsEEiJfc i. -.J—- ITS VARIOUS COURSES AND FACILITIES Main Admini s t ra ti on Building Haid Gym . . . Home of the Crusaders. Belmont Abbey aids in scientific education. INSPIRE AND GIVE CREATION TO CHARACTER THE COLLEGE... ALREADY PASSING IT ' S On Monday afternoon, September 31, 1957, the Most Reverend Abbot Vincent G. Tay- lor, O.S.B. presided over the ground break- ing ceremonies for the new library. The Modern-Gothic structure was designed by Father Michael Mclnerney, O.S.B. , A. I. A. and will house over 60,000 volumes. Speak- ing to those present, Abbot Taylor re - marked of the importance of the occasion. This 1b an auspicious occasion, for it marks the beginning of an expansion pro- gram for Belmont Abbey College in its efforts to meet the needs of the growing student body. After the completion of the library, work will be begun on a new dormitory hall and then on a cafeteria. We ever grow and prosper under the guidance of Our Lady Help of Christians. EIGHTIETH MILESTONE... CONTINUES TO MARCH ONWARD WITH PRIDE ir 111 mi hi rii Hi hi hi hi hi HI III II! As graduation approaches, the Abbey Sen- iors look forward to a successful future. Belmont Abbey Cathedral The annual students retreat enables us to realize more fully that we as students, must prepare now to obtain our ultimate end. WE SEARCH FOR THE FUNDAMENTAL 12 31 ' l CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING. 13 For Research produces knowledge . and knowledge is power! || B-J CZ 11 1 ■ ' , • ; , 9 HSBr 1 THE ABILITY TO LIVE, LEAD AND LEARN 14 -y H |A  |£t fifk .j, Itk ' ■■ ! ' ■■■1 « i f 1 f ' f W U jtf THE EFFORT TO UNDERSTAND 15 FOR WE REALIZE THAT SUCCESS COMES ONLY When the chips are down and the going gets rough; we at the Abbey begin to plan the rebuff. FROM THE PROPER COORDINATION OF MANY 16 Seldom is it pure skill that achieves great things. Skill without the aid of confidence and in- spiration is a vulnerable skill, and tends to falter in the face of difficulty and advancing defeat. Great ability and talent need the backing of its colleagues, the cheers of its friends. Skill needs spirit. Spirit is the driving force behind human efforts. It re- places defeat with determined perseverence, molds confidence from anxiety, and turns victory into sustained glory. WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD THE SAME GOAL 17 ACTIVE PARTICIPATION... ACADEMIC PURSUITS... The power of the individual to affect the course of history cannot be stressed. History, itself, offers an endless series of proofs for this fact. It is the solemn obligation of each individual to see that the world is better because he has lived in it. He can only fulfill this obligation by assuring his own steady progress toward perfection. May we, of the Abbey find an honest awareness of our p o w e r as indivi- duals and a holy realization of our innate nothingness as creatures of an Infinaite God. SERVICE TO THE CHURCH. ..AND A 18 - ji 5 . . out m c _ ir2Mzr uilDinc for DllvsOmt ibbLY Colllcl PROMISE OF THE FUTURE 19 .ALL BIND INTO ONE GREAT COMPOUND. :E3 -its ijr;, l 1 r The Christmas dance - - moments to remember ' 20 L AT BELMONT ABBEY 21 GRADUATION Graduation brings to a close another year of striving for all un- dergraduates and an idea of success for the Senior Graduates of 1958. Each Senior anticipates his degree, feeling that the best is yet to come. For it was here that their fellow classmates will learn what and the best can mean. Our Seniors have learned how to live - for themselves; their neighbors; and their God. They leave, therefore, not without a twinge of nostaglia. The Abbey has been the source of thei r advancement, and no graduate from the college will ever forget the special aid he has received from the Benedictine way of education. We hope that this bookhas caught some of these special moments and will in years to come remind the Seniors of their last year at the Abbey. MAY THE WONDER OF OUR COLLEGE LIVE 22 k 7 rtj r47 ' I If } i- i 1 II a 1 A Cr ♦_? ON IN THE MEMORY OF ABBEYMEN 23 edicated to . . . FR. JOSEPH TOBIN, O.S.B. and FR. ANTHONY CAHILL, O.S.B. After much consideration, we have chosen that this issue of the Spire be dedicated to those who have been a source of inspiration to us. To them, we owe thanks for the lofty ideals and principles that have helped us to prepare for the future. To those who have beenmore than teach- ers, but friends and companions, showing great interest in our minute problems, we are express- ing our esteem and gratitude by paying this tri- bute to them. We thank you Father Joseph and Father Anthony for being our teachers, guides, and friends, and humbly dedicate this annual to you, as a token of our appreciation. 24 FRIEND. ..TEACHER. ..COMPANION 25 WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION To our present beloved leader, His Excellency, the Right Reverend Abbot Vincent G. Taylor, O.S.B. To him we pledge our loyality and pray that the blessing of God be with him. To the Very Reverend Co-adjustor Walter A. Coggin, O.S.B. we thank for the spiritual and academic assistance he has afforded us. jLJ j ml ' 27 The President ' s Message The primary object of a college training is the development and the cultivation of the intellectual virtues. This primary ob- jective does not exclude the moral virtues; rather, it implies and demands them because the growth in the moral virtues is a nec- essary means for the cultivation of the intellectual vi rtue s , and character is a by-product of the training of both intellect and will. Moral judgment is the basis of individual freedom and re- sponsibility, and character training, inaction, must accompany intellectual growth if the end product is to be a Christian gentle- man, thoroughly reasonable; a God ' s gentleman, whose character is balanced and unified, a person in whom intellectual and moral virtues, working harmoniously together, should produce that per- fect contemplation of supreme truth which is the beginning of be- atitude here aad its consummation hereafter. Belmont Abbey College, in i t s philosophy, exists for the stu- dents and offers them the opportunity for self-realization. The Abbey would indeed find it difficult to justify its existence if it did not permeate all its activities with the spirit of Christ and the truth and the good in human conduct, and a religious life which is found in the Benedictine tradition. In striving for the development of virtue and a Christ-like character in its students, Belmont Ab- bey College is carrying on the highest tradition of Liberal Educa- tion, because the true Liberal Education has always sought the formation not only of the intelligent man, but of the good man. The Very Reverend Cuthbert E. Allen, O.S.B. gtomtmsrtratton 29 DEAN OF STUDIES The Very Reverend Bernard L. Rosswog, O.S.B. DEAN OF MEN The Reverend Raphael G. Bridge, O.S.B REGISTRAR Mr. David J. Gorney TREASURER The Reverend Sebastian T. Doris, O.S.B. 31 SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT Mrs. Mary Cook SECRETARY TO THE TREASURER Mrs. Helen Stephenson 32 Sister M. Annella, R.S-M. Head, Dept. of Sociology Professor of Sociology A.B., Trinity College A.M., Ph.D., Catholic Univ. Mother M. Annette, R.S.M. Librarian A.B., M. Lib. Science, Catholic Univ. Frater Luke Bain, O.S.B. Dr. A. C. Baggenstoss, Instructor in Philosophy Associate Professor of Chemistry A.B., Belmont Abbey College B.S., M.S., Ph. D., Graduate Studies, Catholic Univ. Zurich, Switerland Very Rev. Boniface A. Bauer, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of Languages Professor of German A.B., St. Mary ' s College S.T.B., St. Mary ' s Seminary 33 Dr. Benedict R. Berry Professor of Philosophy A.B., St. Benedict ' s College Ph. Li. Laval University (Quebec) Ph.D., Ibid. The Very Rev. Anselm G. Biggs, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of History Professor of Latin Greek A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.A., Ph. D., Catholic Univ. The Very Rev. Henry V. Bollman, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of Biology Professor of Biology A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.S., Catholic Univ. Rev. Raphael G. Bridge, O.S.B. Associate Professor of History A.B., St. Benedict ' s College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.A., Univ. of S. C. Rev. Anthony E. Cahill, O.S.B. Associate Professor of Mathematics Physics A.B., St. Benedict ' s College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.S., Catholic Univ. 34 Rev. Jude G. Cleary, O.S.B. Associate Professor of Mathematics B. M. E., Georgia Institute of Technology S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary Mrs. Mary Ellen Ciucevich Secretary to Librarian Rev. Sebastian T. Doris, O.S.B. Dr. Wendell E. Detty Associate Professor of Associate Professor of Chemistry Theology t Latin Frater Bonaventure Denk, O.S.B. A.B., American Univ. A.B., Belmont Abbey College Instructor of Chemistry M.S., Georgetown Univ. S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary B.S. in Chem. Engr., Univ. of 111. Ph.D., Univ. of Oklahoma M.A., Catholic Univ. 35 Mr. David J. Gorney Associate Professor of Speech 8t English Ph.B., Loyola Univ. (Chicago) M.A., North Western Univ. Mr. John S. Hanahan, Jr. Associate Professor of Geology Spanish A.B., Univ. of Tennessee M.S. in Ed., Ibid. Rev. Martin W. Haynes, O.S.B. Associate Professor of Business Adm. A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary Graduate Studies, Villanova Univ. Frater Eugene Kusterer, O.S B. Instructor of Philosophy A.B., Belmont Abbey College Miss. Sally Kirk Dietician B.S., St. Mary ' s of the Woods College yl V v 1 - 1 r 36 Rev. John T. McNamara Associate Professor of Philosophy A.B., St. Francis College (Brooklyn) Dr. Karel V. Marecek Head, Dept . of Business Adm. Professor of Economics Business Law Sc. Pol. D., Ecole libre des sciences polit., Paris Ph. D., Georgetown Univ. J. U. D., Charles Univ., Prague Dr. Joseph A. Mathews Head, Dept. of Chemistry Professor of Chemistry A.B., Regis College M.S., Holy Cross College Ph. D., George town Univ. Frater Edmund McCaffrey, O.S.B. Instructor in Philosophy A.B., Belmont Abbey College Rev. Matthew T. McSorley, O.S.B. Associate Professor of English A.B., St. Benedict ' s College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.A., Villanova Univ. Graduate Studies, New York Univ. 37 Rev. Paul R. Milde, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of Education Professor of Education A.B., St Francis College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.A., Catholic Univ. Rev. Bertrand A. Pattison, Obi. S.B. Panton College, Lincolnshire, England Olton Seminary, Birmingham., England Dip. Pol. Soc. So, Oxford University Dr. Alfred A. Pouinard Head, Dept. of Music Professor of French Concours d ' Etat, Cert. French, Sorbonne Mus. D., Laval Univ. (Quebec) Mr. Francis Rossner Budapest College LL.B., Univ. of Budapest Rev. Bernard L. Rosswog, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of Theology Professor of Theology, Latin Greek A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., S.T.L., S.T.D., Catholic Univ. Dr. Stephen W. Sanderlin Acting Head, Dept. of English Professor of English A.B., College of William Mary M.A., Catholic Univ. Ph. D., Univ. of Virginia 38 Rev. Donald Scales, O.S.B. Associate Professor of English A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M. Lib. Science, Catholic Univ. Mr. John P. S mith Associate Professor of Accounting Business Law A.B., Davidson College M.S., Univ. of North Carolina Rev. Gabriel J. Stupansky, O.S.B. Head Librarian A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary B.S., in Lib. Science, Rosary College Rev. Joseph T. Tobin, O.S.B. Head, Dept. of Mathematics Physics Professor of Mathmatics Physics A.B., Belmont Abbey College S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary M.S., Univ. of Pennsylvania Mr. Maurice J. Walsh, Jr. Professor of Accounting Business Law B.C.S., Northwester Univ. C.P.A. Mr. Howard A. Wheeler, Sr. Professor of Political Science B.S., Univ. of III. 39 SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN €te£e£ 41 L. to R. Lee O. Waters, President, Jewel R. Starr, Vice- President, Joseph M. Ruiz, Secretary, John R. Ciucevich, Treasurer, and Lawrence G. Picard, Student Govt. Rep- resentative. Four years have passed, studies accomplished, a major possessed, and a college senior produced. The end of the road is no longer in sight, but rather at hand. These four years were dif- ficult, but enjoyable, and the studies which compose a major and mold the manhave beenmastered. The commencement which is sym- bolized by the traditional presen- tation of a sheepskin, loosens the binding forces of the institution, but engraves the title ABBEY- MAN , which shall become a fixed epithet for each and every grad- uate. Only the future lies ahead-- may it be a successful one.  £ 42 Berkley B. Altman Gastonia, N. C. Lander L, Barnhill Gastonia, N. C. Frederick O. Behrends Wilmington, N. C. SENIOR CLASS James E. Belcher Belmont, N. C. Joseph D. Bistany Charlotte, N. C. William O. Bowen Charlotte, N. C. 43 Charles H. Bridges Charlotte, N. C. James V. Broschardt Weaverville, N. C. THE SENIOR John R. Ciucevich Belmont, N. C. Paul G. Cunningham, Jr. Mfc. Holly, N. C. Gerald R. Donahue North Providence, R. I. Laurence J. Donahue North Providence, R. I. Gerald R. Drottar Asheboro, N. C. Gerald E. Earnshaw North Providence, R. I. CLASS Seniors G. Drottar and G. Donahue enjoy leisure moments in college library periodical room. Raymond C. Forner Cramerton, N. C. Robert J. Fritch Jacksonville, Florida Paraskavias C. Heracklis Belmont, N. C. THE SENIOR Joseph F. Herrity Arlington, Va. Sylvester W. Hiter Hendersonville , N. C. Alfred R. Holt Gastonia, N. C. 46 J Troy M. Howard Gastonia, N. C. CLASS Donald P. Hudson Bessemer City, N. C. Robert M. Jenkins Charlotte, N. C. Senior R. Fritch discusses Guy De Maupassant ' s Boule De Suif with Dr. S. Sanderlin. William K. Jochum Charlotte, N. C. Robert N. Keller Charlotte, N. C. Eugene C. Kincaid Bessemer City, N. C. Robert T. Lazorik Belmont, N. C. L. Lenahan and M. Ross receive trophies from H. Sull- ivan upon completing their fourth year with the Abbey Crusaders. THE Frederick K. Louis Nassau, Bahamas Charles D. McGinnia Belmont, N. C. Brian P. Maner Stratford, Conn. SENIOR CLASS Frederick W. Martin Charlotte. N. C. Sr. Mary M. Martinez Belmont, N. C. Patrick A. McDonnell Belmont, N. C. 49 - Gary G , Mims Cramerton, N. C, Dewey D. Murphy Mt. Holly, N. C. THE SENIOR Garrison R. Myers Gastonia, N. C. James R. Parnell Charlotte, N. C. Lawrence G. Picard Charleston, S. C. 50 Frank T. Reese Charlotte. N. C. Michael Ross Greenville, S. C. Ralph C. Rowland, Jr. Gastonia, N. C. CLASS Several Seniors of 1958 take time from their busy day for a few relaxing minutes with undergraduates. Joseph M. Ruiz Augusta, Ga. John M. Salem Charlotte, N. C. Louis D. Seaman Tacoma, Washington Charles H. Shytle Kings Mountain, N. C. Bill Hiter views progress on the library and seems to say, It ' s easy once you know how . THE Jewel R. Starr Belmont, N. C. William D. Teague Cramerton, N. C. Farris M. Thomas Gastonia, N. C. SENIOR CLASS Melvin C. Tucker Belmont, N. C. Franklin R. Vita Charlotte, N. C. Lee O. Waters Gastonia, N. C. David D. White Clover, N. C. James P. White Bessemer City, N. C. Michael F. Whitley- Washington , N. C. NOT PICTURED: THE Barbara B. Cox Gastonia, N. C. Peggy D. Ramsey Gastonia, N. C. Marilyn B. Davis Gastonia, N.C. Frank Roberts Gastonia, N. C. William F. Harper Charlotte, N. C. Daniel L. Tate Belmont, N. C. 54 Lawrence Picard carefully scrutinizes the plan for the new student center, his approval is unanimous with the student body. SENIOR CLASS In the month of May, the retreat for Seniors as well as most underclassmen, is the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. £ { ■ L. to R. Michael J. Dowling, President, William B. Daniel, Vice-Pres- ident, Michael J. O ' Connell, Secretary, Dennis M. Sullivan, Treasurer, Daniel C. Bain, Student Govt. Representative. The distinctive stage in one ' s educational career where a major has been designated, and a future well at hand, is generally denoted by the term Junior . The college Junior, having progressed well along in academic endeavors, has much at his command, and his mental stabil- ity is manifested in sound plans for a successful future. 56 Chester P. Albrycht Sou thing ton, Conn. John M. Amlong Belmont, N. C. Daniel C, Bain Crozet, Va. William C. Baker, Jr. Maitland, Fla. Richard D. Barker Weymouth, Mass. John W. Barret Miami, Fla. Albert C. Beam Dallas, N. C. Charles C. Blandchard John ' s Island, S. C. 57 THE JUNIOR CLASSI Warren J. Brookins Orlando, Fla. Ronald J. Brown Gastonia, N. C. David L. Browne Mt. Holly, N. C. Thomas W. Campbell Roanoke, Va. William H. Canter Gastonia, N. C. Robert F. Cooper Rochester, N. Y. John M. Crouch Kings Mt., N. C. Ted Crunkleton Jr. Dallas, N. C. Patrick A. Cusick Gastonia, N. C. William B. Daniel Augusta , Ga. Peter L,. D ' Agostino Beckley, W. Va. Robert Dawley Boston, Mass. James B. McCahill Augusta, Ga. Donald R. DeSanto Greensboro, N. C. Michael J. Dowling, Jr. Middleburg, Va. Wilmer B. Earle Clover, N. C. I- Samuel Fadel Charlotte, N. C. Moffatt H. Falls Gastonia, N. C. Shaun J. Fesler New Rochelle, N. Y. Harold E. Fite McAdenville, N. C. James A. Fogarty Savannah, Ga. David M. Foley Charlotte, N. C. Donald L. Fredell Gastonia, N. C. Thomas T. Fritch Jacksonville, Fla. THE JUNIOR CLASS 60 Robert B. Furman, Jr. Dayton, Ohio Robert H. Glendy Roanoke , Va. Malcolm J. Gowen Fort Wayne, Ind. Wiley C. Harris Charlotte, N. C. Gerald D. Harvey Belmont, N. C. Klendyle L. Hatley Charlotte, N. C. Cecil M. Hayes Gaatonia, N. C. Thomas A. Hennessey Augusta, Va. 61 THE JUNIOR CLASS Frank C. Kennedy Savannah, Ga. William E. Kerr Gastonia, N. C. William A. Koon Charlotte, N. C. Gerald S. Lanier Gastonia, N. C. Richard J. Kovacs Fairfield, Conn. Nolan D. Lawing Mt. Holly, N. C. Leon E. Ledford Gastonia, N. C. Peter L. Marchetti, Jr. Richmond, Va. Julian W. Massi Charlotte, N. C. John M. McCaffrey Richmond, Va. Joseph McLaughlin New York, N. Y. Harry O. Metzger Bessemer City, N. C. Francis J. Mullally Asheville, N. C. John E. Munzenrider Aiken, S. C. John P. Murphy Mt. Holly, N. C. Michael J. O ' Connell Augusta, Ga. r Louis J. O ' Gorman Blackville, S. C. George A. Oliff Richmond, Va. Kenneth H. Parks, Jr. Gastonia, N. C. Frater Dominic Pecoraino Belmont, N. C. Samuel H. Pennington Gastonia, N. C. Marco A. Perez Lima, Peru Frater Clement Porzio Belmont, N. C. James R. Rankin Gastonia, N. C. THE JUNIOR CLASS 64 Robert R. Rinaldi Fayetteville, N. C. Michael J. Santore Long Island, N. Y. Earl R. Schmidt Raleigh, N. C. Norman Q. Schott Rochester, N. Y. Robert A. Stewart Lynchburg, Va. Dennis M. Sullivan Augusta, S. C. Charles E. Sutlive Savannah, Ga. Frank A. Trombino Lyons, N. Y. 65 THE JUNIOR CLASS Charles P. Wade Portsmouth, Va. Joseph M. Whitley Washington, N. C. Craig R. Wilkes Hartsville, S. C. James W. Woods Martinsville, Va. Richard E. Wrenn Richmond, Va. George S. Jenkins Charlotte, N. C. 66 L. to R. Joseph R. John, President, Stephen B. Delaney, Vice-President, John A. Puskar, Secretary, Charles W. White, Treasurer, and William H. Sullivan, Student Govt. Representative. With the lasting impression of a year of college discipline, the mind of anew Abbeyman is soon molded into the status of a college Sopho.- more. The thoughts now proceed along a philosophical line, and in- terest is gradually c entered on a perspective major. The Sophomore ' s scholastic year is a time of prepar- ative study in which the basic foun- dations of his future are strengthened and a goal forseen. 67 ¥ J w J ?r I Leon P. AUman Charlotte, N. C. Jan M. Antoniewicz Salisbury, N. C. Jack D. Bennett Kings Mountain, N. C. William Bolinskey Big Stone Gap, Va. William M. Boulus Concord, N. C. Donald R. Brown Lowell, N. C. John R. Cadmus Montclair, N. J. James A. Campbell Gastonia, N. C. Frederick S. Chastain, Jr, Gastonia, N. C. Francis P. Clair Charleston, S. C. 6S THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Ralph D. Cline Gastonia, N. C. Robert G. Cobb Lowell, N. C. Clark F. Corey Sarasota, Fla. Frater Leo F. Daniels Oratory, Rock Hill, S. C. Robert H. Donahue Providence , R. I. Stanley J. Dudko Simpsonville, S. C. John W. Esser Bronx, N. Y. Albert A. Farrar Mt. Holly, N. C. Fuad F. Filsoof Teheran, Iran may rf f r 9 fe ' Lawrence M. Fuccella Richmond, Va. William H. Gilbert, Jr. Lowell, N. C. James D. Gladden Kings Mountain, N. C. 69 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS John E. Greenlee Gastonia, N. C. Richard J. Grose Gastonia, N. C. Francis J. Halligan Berwyn, Penn. Richard P. Hanley Palm Beach, Fla. James R. Haygood Gastonia, N. C. Eugene L. Huntsinger Gastonia, N. C. Carl R. Jackson Belmont, N. C. Zean C. Jamison, Jr. Charlotte, N. C. Harry W. Jenner Miami, Fla. Joseph R. John Augusta, S. C. Donald L. Johnson Belmont, N. C. Donald F. JohnBton Gastonia, N. C. 70 ¥ William P. Jordan Windsor, N. C. C. W. Karriker Gastonia, N. C. Arnold G. Kellar Gastonia , N. C. Gerald L. Kellar Gastonia, N. C. James B. Lawing, Jr. Mt. Holly, N. C. Gerald W. Lineberger Gastonia, N. C. Juiiti John J. Linn Port Arthur, Texas Patrick J. McDermott Richmond, Va. James D. McNeil Charlotte, N. C. 71 I George W. Mims Lamar, S. C. Joseph J. Monahon Aiken, S. C. Joseph P. Munzenrider Aiken, S. C. Martin H. Murphy Belmont, N. C. Richard T. Murray Norfolk, Va. Philip J. O ' Conner Augusta, Ga. Thomas O ' Donoghue Charlotte, N. C. Charles J. O ' Leary, Jr. Petersburg, Va. James W. O ' Loughlin Miami, Fla. James F. Ormand, Jr. Gastonia, N. C. 72 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Robert G. Payne Gaatonia, N. C. Joseph W. Pogue Pelham, N. Y. Harold D. Poole Gastonia, N. C. John A. Puskar Pittsburgh, Pa. Arthur L. Putnam Gastonia, N. C. Robert H. Rawlings Providence, R. I. Glenn O. Reynolds Lincolnton, N. C. George B. Ricci Bristol, Conn. Charles A. Ringler Roanaoke, Va. Gerald H. Rink Laurel, Md. Michael J. Ripley Radford, Va. Frank G. Schafstedde Richmond, Va. O. P D 4 JiiJl I 73 r-i THE SOPHOMORE CLASS George E. Schraudt Richmond, Va. John C. Schrenker Jacksonville, Fla. Timothy J. Seaton Atlanta, Ga. Joseph V. Sheldon Dunedin, Fla. Andrew J. Smith, Jr. Richmond, Va. Robert A. Smith Gastonia, N. C. Robert E. Smith Gastonia, N. C. Dennis R. Sullivan Princeton, N. J. William H. Sullivan Perth Amboy, N. J. Albert J. Tangredi Bronx, N. J. Jacob F. Wade Wildwood, N. C. Joseph L. Weirich Washington, D. C. T Charles W. White Gastonia, N. C. Marinus A. Wyndelts Atlanta, Ga. Ronald S. Woolwine Mt. Holly, N. C. Richard R. Zechini Lynchburg, Va. Herbert H. Kelley Belmont, N. C. Gary D. Brackett Gastonia, N. C. Joseph W. Falletta Norfork, Va. William R. Hawley Stanley, N. C. Wriston A. Thompson, Jr. Asheville, N. C. 75 L. to R., Kevin F. Walsh, Treasurer, Gerald E. Hardy, Vice-President, James I. Cunn- ingham, President, Lamar G. Far mer , Secretary , and Joseph T. Cassady, Student Govt. Representative. Each year the campus of Belmont Abbey College becomes spotted with new faces, eager enthusiasm, and an air of academic wonderment. These qualities are the char- acteristic possessions of a college Freshman. The class as a whole soon displays these qualities as an active, enthusiastic unit, becoming anintergral part of the institution as a new academic year briskly begins. IN MEMORIAM The faculty and students of Belmont Abbey College would like to extend their mutual sympathy in regards to the death of Thomas Hunter Ford of Gastonia.N. C. Requiescant in pace. 76 Lawrence F. Abernathy Mt. Holly, N. C. Gerald D. Adams Bessemer City, N. C. John D. Anton, Jr. Gastonia, N. C. Thomas M. Baumer Jacksonville, Fla. James W . Brett Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Guy J. Bridges Gastonia, N. C. FRESHMAN CLASS It I Glenn E. Brown Dallas, N. C. Darrell E. Bumgardner Lowell, N. C. Edward W. Cahill Rock Hill, S. C. Lawrence Calderazzi Portsmouth, Va. James M. Carroll Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Carroll J. Carter Dallas, N. C. 77 Joseph T. Cassady Memphis, Terra. Chan Chee Keung Hong Kong, China Joseph R. Coletta Burnsville, N. C. Harry A. Connor Gastonia, N. C. James I. Cunningham Falls Church, Va. Donald H. Curet Hampton, Va. FRESHMAN Peter J. Dawson Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. Lawrence E. Derx Silver Spring, Md. Richard W. Dondero River Edge, N. J. William G, Doran Wilmington, N. C. Daniel F. Doyle Astoria, N. Y. John M. Doyle Barrington, R. I. 78 Robert J. Droppleman Clarksburg, W. Va. William K. Edelen La Plata, Md . Edward J. Elias Belmont, N. C. Peter E. Falck Jacksonville, Fla. Lamar G. Farmer Goldsboro, N. C. Carl S. Ford Charlotte, N. C. CLASS Thomas E. Ferguson Miami, Fla. George W. Fortenbery Bessemer City, N. C. David C. Gardiner Faulkner, Md. James R. Giermanski Grosse Pointe , Woods, Mich. Wilbur D. Gray Kinston, N. C. Joseph N. Griggs Bessemer City, N. C. 79 m John J. Hannan Baltimore , Md. Gerald E. Hardy- Atlanta, Ga. Brian A. Herbert Jacksonville, Fla. Stephen F. Hodulik Allendale, S, C. Ben M. Holland Mt. Holly, N. C. Max G. Holland Gastonia, N. C. FRESHMAN Richard M. Hunt Fort Pierce, Fla. Gregory B. Lawless Covington, Va. Carl T. Leffler Brooklyn, N. Y. John W. Leonard Belmont, N. C. Desmond F. Marsh Charlotte, N. C. Darwin H. McCombs Kannapolis , N. C. 80 Peter G. McCorry Brooklyn, N. Y. Joseph E. Mahany Savannah, Ga. Jeremiah J. Meserve Florence , S. C. Anthony J. Morlino Portsmouth, Va. Thomas F. Mudd LaPlata, Md. James A. Mullen Brooklyn, N. Y. CLASS i John A. Murphy Westport, Conn. Graham E. Norwood Petersburg, Va. Joseph G. O ' Neill Charlotte, N. C. Martin J. O ' Neill Ware Shoals, S. C. William F. Ouchark Williamsburg, Va. Benigno M. Palomo Barrigada Village, Guam 81 Bernard P Pettie Miami, Fla. Kenneth G Quick Cramerton , N. C. Louis D. Rizk Jacksonville, Fla. Glenn D. Samples Belmont, N. C. Donald W. Schenk Miami, Fla. Eugene H. Shannon Gastonia, N. C. FRESHMAN James L. Smith Long Island, N. Y. William L. Snyder Washington, D. C. James W. Sparrow Long Island, N. Y. Robert J. Summers Upper Marlboro, Md. James R. Thompson Rhode Island Thomas M. Tobin Levittown, Penn. Mliill 82 Robert Tobin Augusta, Ga, Ronald E. Upton Maspeth, N. Y. Helmuth J. VonBargen Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Kevin F. Walsh Glen Head, N. Y. Maurice J. Walsh Gastonia, N. C. Everette N. Warrer Lowell, N. C. CLASS Charles G. Westenhaver , Jr. Williamsburg, Va. Roger M. Willis Winston Salem, N. C. Jack D. Wilkinson Cramerton, N. C. Edward Barker East Weymouth, Mass. 83 glcttottiesf 85 The head is the most important part of the body and the Student Government is the most important operating student organiza- tion of the College. The Student Government is the govern- ing body of the various student activities and clubs and therefore, directs the extra- curricular activities of the student body and petitions the faculty in matters of common interest. L. to R. William Campbell, Secretary, John Barrett Treasurer, Paul Cunningham, President, and John Muzenrider, Vice-President. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Pictured are the members composing the working unit of the Student Government. 86 Paul Cunningham President John Munzenrider Vice-President William Campbell Secretary John Barrett Treasurer Jewel Starr Senior Class President Lawrence Picard Senior Class Representative Michael Dowling Junior Class President Daniel Bain Junior Class Representative Fr. Cuthbert Allen, President, Offers his congratulations to Paul Cunning- ham and John Munzenrider upon their election to the Presidency and Vice- Presidency of the Student Govern- ment. Joseph R. John Sophomore Class President William H. Sullivan Sophomore Class Representative James I. Cunningham Freshmen Class President Joseph F. Herrity Service Club Representative Earl R. Schmidt Spire Representative Robert B. Furman Science Club Representative The Student Government sponsors the Gas- tonia Blood Bank for student donation. 89 —■ 1 With the old refrain, Look down, look down, that lonesome road , work began for the 1958 annual staff, A constant stack of unfinished en- velopes , pending refrains , and a scarcity of copy sheets were familiar encounters, and many a bleary eye peered into the wee, wee , hours of the morning to conquer the productive hardships encountered in the Spire for 58 . Now that worries are over, and the editor ' s hair is slowly regaining from a tragic loss, the Spire blossoms forth and acquires a unified form. An idea has become a reality, and a 196 page volume has transformed itself into a yearbook your year- book the Spire. Earl R. Schmidt Editor-in-Chief, of the Spire ®()e Richard D. Barker Assistant Editor Malcolm J. Gowen Photographer Richard R  „ , . 90 Copy Editor, George Oliff and Associate Editor, Charles O ' Leary, write and re-write many of the phrases and histories of this annual to give it just enough polish to add a little personality to each page. Mr. David J. Gomey Faculty Advisor Pete D ' Agostino artist for Spire 91 RACING AGAINT TIME Members of Spire Staff stare in amazement at the suggestions of their editor. L. to R. seated: R. Barker, assistant editor, E. Schmidt, editor, C. O ' Leary, associate editor, Standing: W. Brookins, R. Kovacs, G. Oliff. Now that this book is completed we , the members of the staff, hope you will enjoy what we have assembled and will not be too harsh in your criticisms. W. Brookins and R. Kovacs aid Spire Staff by drawing up lay out sheets and envelopes during spare time. The final changes are being completed and soon the yearbook of ' 58 will be sent to press, thereby giving the staff needed moments of relaxation. 93 !T -1 THE CONTACT The most powerful organ of student opinion and outlet for journalistic and literary endeavors by Abbey- men is the monthly Contact. Now, in its thirty-fifth year of publication, Contact reaches thousands of readers through its exchange pro- gramand Alumni subscriptions . Writtenand edited en- tirely by the students, Contact provides excellent exper- ience for budding writers. Printing is supervised by Father Joseph Tobin, O. S. B., director of the Abbey Press. Father Donald Scales, O. S. B., acts as advisor to the staff. Francis M. Reps, Editor L. to R. David Foley, Page One Editor; Will- iam A. Koon, Page Two Editor; CraigE. Wilkes, Page Three Editor; Gerald E. Hardy and Norman O. Schott, Page Four Co-Editors. CONTACT STAFF COORDINATES IDEAS Fr. Donald, Moderator, points out to D. Foley, B. Coon, G. Hardy, J. O ' Neill, and N. Schott, possibilities for future issues of Contact. N. Schott and G. Hardy prepare sports page as deadline grows near. B. Coon, J. O ' Neill, and D. Foley, make the necessary corrections before Contact goes to press. t. Donald checks staff writings eliminating ance of grammatical errors. 95 (J0NTAC1 r — -1 Volume 35, Numlu ' Belmont Abbey College, Helmont, N. C. March 20. l!C 8 Players, Inc. Present Popnlar Coniedy Annual Retreat Is Held March 14-16 Tl e mnual I ■■ ■ ■... . retrea Abb March 14, Page Editors D. Foley, G. Hardy.W. Coon, and N. Schott review a previous issue of the Contact with the aim, al- ways room for improvement. Abbi I Vincent G Tayloi a i ' served his Order in that eapa yeai s. Since bis return from Geoi ■.. a, h has devoted most of in:-: time to giving re- ■ ;hout the South. The retreat b e g a a Friday evening with the opening confer- ■ Benediction, and Nocturnal she - of his Ve- il us also ' -- - ot ™ new r t her u vom-ua means, uuui itau SO foul. After she is subdued, Petru- ehio and wife return to Pauda. Poor Hortensio has lost Biaxfl to Li.uf.nt 10. another suitor, and must content himself with a The organization of these schol- ; -Aic honor socities in the various fields of the academic program has egun Father Cuthbert E. Alien, O.S.B., president of the college,, , presided at a meeting probable ' ™ d ° T? ™? members at the beginning of the • . semester The response to iggi stion that such societies be formed was enthusiastic. are invited to a banquet home of Lucentio where tl: have a wager as to whose nfl is the most submissive The vie- Pctruchio. who has tamed of qualified students hove, 1 1 ' hold - ' ! ganizal iona! mei Lings and 1 : shrtw ■ .have applied for charters in na- ° ,,L ' oI tn f fmest 1 :|11 1 wed Valiantly.. nnalh recognized honor societies tractions in the field t. I Rhyne Bei .lies hove 1 t from ' ; Incorporated has I I ■i, E1 . Sit:: in t ' n Oi nan h m n 8nd n ' 1  n . i Cont inucd on i ' uwc Three i torium on March 34th i 1 8 15 p ; be ■■ ' ■ lelivered l ■ Furph; ;■: the Uni- tina, on the r; ..■ M ■. . i As a ■ ■ the Univvr- where h rad nated surama cum laude, I [] i Ja] e language ... ; : [n thi l ■ , . ■ mer Geor- . i ..r France ;■■ ■: . a Lstai Profi o ■ bi ' i on Page Three) TJie second half, a confusing .- ir splitting cheering ■ .. . ■ i; ran much the gan n inuti  ol t half, with the lands, running to each q i .i o theii end of the second pe- ' . ' ' .■ ;: bul ■ ■ ■■ i cutive dj a id Stewart and haritii ade ■ . . ■ ■ Vbbej iop ■■!:■ ■ ,ii: i 50 le£l ■■■ ' hen Bob Stewart . . | ■ .. .. der S] Assembly . student ncenl G, Taylor, Em - ittis of Bel- presented a guest lecturer. under. In his in- Abbot-I ■■ ■ Alexander had ■ s professor of at Woman ' s Col ter University of North Caroiina Di set ibed bj the Abbot as a  i eat scholar , she liw d up to this i . j J j (-■ ! in her talk, which trac- ed the (!■ ■ ■ the inter- national conference from the i ■[ councils of the Church down to the headline-makinig mfereno of tod .■. bile her scholarly backgt ound was quite evident from the I i tizi ' i tact - and figures ■ he presenti d, h ■ nal ■■■■ Tar Heel . i friendly, hoi in r soon eeptii at d her all male ludience and nanded their .■ i the end of the J F..M. Fr. Joseph Tobin, printer of the Contact, lO Hi . explains to D. Foley and W. Coon some of , S f f)y.f?0i the problems that he m u, s t solve in pro- ' ducine the monthly issue of Contact. at Belrr.ont Abbe - ' ll JI - ' ■ ' ■ ' . ' - ' Coiieiie, This date cor ■ ' - ' , d, ■ ., ' ■.■■ C Eathor oi W, ' , : emes,er lism. St. RcnedH was I i ,., the 1958-19a9 academic ' : Nlll - sia in 4 R0. He introduced Father ' Vnselm G. Biggs, O.S.E., Ibilitv to Western has been selected as moderator of through his Regula Monacho ' -un Tin Kappa Phi, and Sister Mary. f-nd founded sever; moi Annella, RS.M. as moderator of including the f?mons Abbey o Pi Gamma Mu. Dan, Bain Monte Cas-ino. His moi served as missionaries and preservers of scholar h p ■■ almost 1500 years. The Order was established r ihe United Slates in 1846 by Fa ther Boniface Wimmer He fa itfd nd became abbot of. St. Vin Frosh Sponsored St. Pat ' s Day Dance St, Patrick ' s day - March 17 when all ihe c led toshman[ Archabbey in p em v vKanh in 187fi Abbot Boniface sent Fa ,1 ■.■■!■ Herman Wolf to Gam County, N. C. to inspect a pi;m tation which had been obt ai the siti ' for a college and astery. The college, known as St, Mary ' s, was opebi indents in 1878, In 1913, by ■ :-■, mi ii!. ii town of c-iri changed its name ■ the college wa i euanr I Wl Tl ■ ifficial ■ ■■ [he mon sterv itvnaini Thi |3 bey of Mary, Help of Christians The occasion will be celebrate by a holiday following the Sold Pontifical Mass in the Abbey Ca thedral. Dave Fo). wear their grass-stained emblems. lis marked by the third ies of four exclusive dan- ces for the year. The Dance was sponsored by the Freshman class as is tradition i ol the ea o i ah participants listened to the music of Josi y Brown and h ■ ■ I munched on free n ir , jhments. Cunningham-, President of the Freshman class, said that i i would be emiformal ;,nd it world ]SSl from 9 to 12, the i hour. You do not have to wear green, Pete Marchetti Fr. Dominic, Fr. Clement, and Peter Marchetti take time out from counting the profit to pose for this pictare. COLLEGE BOOK STORE Senior Members are: (left to right.) Patrick A. McDonnell, Charlie H. Shytle, Joseph M. Ruiz, John R. Ciucevich, Frederick K. Louis, Ralph C. Rowland Jr., and WilliamK. Jochum. THE BUSINESS MEN ' S CLUB Basic Organizers: (left to right.) Patrick A. McDonnell, Charlie H. Shytle, Frederich K. Louis, and William K. Jochum. An organization w hi ch particularly affords a helping-hand to i t s members is the Business Men ' s Club. Through the medium of a semi-monthly dinner held by the members, the club is able to provide personal contacts , and refe rences with some of the leading personalities of the in- dustrial world in our general locality. It fosters a very worthwhile purpose , and provides a sound foundation in the business world for an active, enthusiastic member. m ■■ CAMERA CLUB 3- With the instantaneous click ofa shutter and the use of a high-powered lens, a picture is produced and a club organized. The Camera Club was or- iginally founded to provide a hobby for amateur student photographers , but at present it has acquired new features. Its ' workhas taken ona productive air , embodying even the photo presenta- tions in this yearbook. Its ' endeavors have included photo reproductions for the Contact staff, Public Relations, and personal con- tests staged between the individual members for the betterment in quality reproductions, developing, and gen- eral, fundamental, and specialized techniques . A Members: (left to right.) Malcolm J. Gowen, Fr. Bertrand Pattison, Michael J. Rip- ley, and Earl R. Schmidt. ¥ft i tf 5 The chosen battlefield--two members work dil- igently in the college darkroom. B Members: (left to right.) Lawrence W. Calderazzi, James I. Cunningham, Harry J. Jenner, Earl R. Schmidt, Dominic J. Antoniewicz, and David Bohorfoush. MONOGRAM CLUB The Monogram Club is an organization compos- ed of those who have excelled in one of the six bran- ches of varsity curricular. Basketball, baseball, tennis , golf, rifle , or service in the Service Club comprises these divisions, and the acquiring of the traditional varsity A is the distinctive mark of a club member. Activities consist of various dances that are given throughout the year t which secure mon- etary means to poster presentations used at the annual games, and the purchasing of Abbey blazers to be presented to the outstanding team members of the year. Luke Lenahan- -president of the Monogram Club. THE LETTER A DEPICTS STARS OF TODAY. Officers of the Monogram Club: (left to right.) Luke Lenahan, Francis Clair, Richard Wrenn, and William Sullivan. Sullivan presents trophies to seniors Luke Lenahan and Mike Ross. 100 From Left to Right: First Row: L. Lenahan, F. Clair, R. Wrenn, and W. Sullivan. Second Row: H. Jenner, J. Barrett, L. Fuccella, J. McNeil, and J. Herrity. Third Row: M. Ross, D. Doyle, M. Ripley, P. Marchetti, and M. Dowling. Fourth Row: H. Von Bargen, J. Sparrow, J. Hardy, J. Mullen, and T. Crunkleton. Monogram Club dance given in the Haid Gym. Introduction of team members to the student body. 101 With the classical background spotted by paintings of the masters in the field of music, a small studio became the site of the Belmont Abbey Glee Club. Their purpose was simple - -music and the joy one receives from reproducing the mind and personality of its author. This enjoyment was not to be purely per- son a I , however, for through such mediums as road trips and con- certs , the Glee Club planned to bring to the public a finished pro- duct which would captivate their audiences. With this purpose the club was founded in the year 1957. Dr. Alfred Pouinard, director of the Glee Club. Members; (left to right.) A. Morlino, W. Gray, D. Gardiner, W. Edelen, M. Santore, J. Hardy, A. Smith, and L. Rizk. (left to right.) F. Kennedy, J. John, Dr. S. Sanderlin, and B. Fritch discuss Guy De Maupassant ' s, Boule De 5uif at literary meeting. LITERARY CLUB (Left to right) F. Kennedy, J. John, F. Hal- Ugan, and B. Fritch enjoy leisure moments during the course of discussion. The literary discussion club is an organi- zation composed of English majors and minors. The purpose of the club is to give students in the field of literature a deeper and broader under- standing of classical and contemporary works. Under the direction of Dr. Sanderlin, Head of the English Department, informal meetings and dis- cussions are held, during a specific work is ana- lyzed and evaluated. 103 OBLATES OF ST. BENEDICT The Oblates of St. Benedict is composed of a group of college students who are not only affiliated with the college in an academic sense, but also by means of a spiritual bond. It consists of two basic divisions: The professed members - those who have been novices for a year and have taken their final oblation, and the novice members -those who will spend a year in preparative service. All members, upon oblation, are bound to the home monastery, and will be remembered in the daily prayers of its ' monastic inhabitants. Fr. Jude Cleary, O. S. B. - Chaplain and moderator of the Oblates of St. Benedict. The Novice Members: First Row : C. O ' Leary, R. Murray, R. Barker, B. Pettie. Second Row : R. Rawlings, R. Meyer, T, Ferguson, M. Quinn, R. Willis. The Professed Members : First Row : First Row: P. Marchetti, J. Whitley, R. Kovacs, A. Morlino. Second Row: G. Oliff, J. Munzenrider , J. Barrett, D. Bain, Fr. Jude . Third Row: F. Halligan, F. Schafstedde , M. Dowling. 104 WHO ' S WHO IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES This year the committee composed of members from the Administration and Student Body have chosen five members of the Senior Class to represent Belmont Abbey College in the National Society of WHO ' S WHO IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. Chosen for their excellence in scholarship, leader- ship , and interest in extra-curricular activities, are Frederick O. Behrends, James E. Belcher, Joseph F. Herrity, Jewel R. Starr, and William D. Teague. A biography of each student will appear in the annual edition of WHO ' S WHO IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. L. to R. Jewel R. Starr, Joseph F. Herrity, Frederick O. Behrepds, James E. Belcher, and William D. Teague. Frederick O. Behrends Wilmington, N. C. I W-i James E. Belcher Belmont, N. C. Joseph F. Herrity Arlington, Va. William D. Teague Cramerton, N. C. B - , . control. pictured at shack. = B. is in e radio AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS Amateur radio hams here at the Abbey find their modest trans- mission shack a short hop to various points all over the globe. Here Brother Michael Quick (K4IYY) is pictured taking over the controls, with Warren Brookins (W4WGR) making a finalcheck on the transmitter . The basic purposes are for enjoyment and the propagation of amateur radio transmission. The phrase , Isn ' t it a small world, finds much emphasis in such an enjoyable hobby. MODERATOR The Backbone of the Belmont Abbey Science Club - Fr. Anthony E. Ca- hill O. S. B. Walt Disney Production OFFICERS From right to left: George A. Oliff, Pres., Earl R. Schmidt, Vice-Pres. and acting Sec, Marinus A. Wyndelts, Tres., and Robert B. Furman, S. Govt. Rep.- the active nuclei of the Science Club. mui The Belmont Abbey Science Club came into existence in 1956. Her activities are centered about a general core of officers, a steer- ing committee , and a faculty mod- erator. These activities manifest themselves in the forms of per- iodic guest speakers, sponsored field trips, and informal gather- ings of t h e individual members. Her overall purpose is to foster interest in scientific endeavors, and to promote research in the various facets of this vast field. She has diligently strove toward the fulfillment of these goals and has enjoyed a very fruitful exist- ence here at the Abbey. The Steering Committee : From left to right: First Row: G. A. Oliff, M. A. Wyndelts, R. B. Furman, E. R. Schmidt. Second Row: M. J. Ripley, D. C. Bain, P. L. Marchetti, R. J. Kovacs. Third Row: J. C. Schrenker, F.J. Halligan, F. G. Schafstedde, J. E. Muzenrider. Fourth Row: G. H. Rink, J. J. Monahon, R. H. Raw- lings. Committee on plans and activities. Not Pictured: M.J. Gowen. A general group photo of the active participants in the Belmont Abbey Science Club. 113 Dishpanhands are encountered in the lab, as well as, after a general meeting of the Science Club. Members enjoy a current backache experienced by every American homemaker. SPACE AGE LURES THE MEN OF TOMORROW.... This festive scene ends another successful year. The steaks may be tough, but the feelings are light as officers and members of the Science Club are pictured at their annual banquet de- picting a job well done. Through the sparkling personality of our tiny mascot, Primitive Pete, the Science Club was born and has lived to por- tray these active scenes from 58 . (C) Walt Disney Production Mr. Shelton Smith from Douglas Aircraft addresses the club on the Nike Missile. Dr. Tesi prepares to speak on, The Com- piling and Editing of Scientific Literature. TOWARD A SCIENTIFIC FUTURE The St. John Berchman ' s Society, founded in 1914, serves at the solemn liturgical functions in the Abbey Cathedral. Meetings are held frequently and great attention is given to practice; so that, the liturgy may be carried out in its intended dignity and splen- dor. Membership in this society gives the young college man a deep reverent appreciation and under- standing of the beautiful ceremonies of his Faith. Fr. Benedict McDermott, O. S. B. Moderator of the Society. SAINT JOHN BERCHMAN ' S SOCIETY i ' i Members of the St. John Berchman ' s Society and Moderator gather before the main entrance of the Abbey Catherdral, Seat of the Abbot-Ordinary of Belmont. 116 Society members assisting in the sanctuary of the Abbey Cathedral of Mary, Help of Christians, during a Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrated by Abbot Vincent. RENDERING SERVICE TO GOD + D= US in aJiu - tb [err Nothing Be PR€F6RR€D ToTHe WoRiC fGOD Chp +3 Holy RuU of Sr BcnfJicf Frederick O. Behrends, student organist of the Abbey Cathedral. 117 T W. Brookins i s pictured in the act of pres- enting to a fellow student a passport to another Crusader victory. The gates to the city musthave their guard- ian. Here Richard Meyer performs in the role of a ticket-taker at an annual game. ORGANIZATION, COOPERATION, AND PARTICIPATION The objectives of the Service Club are to foster good will and to create mutual friendship among our neighboring colleges. Service Club members are ever watchful to aid in parking problems, proper seating of visiting sportsfans, and attempt to satisfy all visitors bybeing court- eous and helpful. Together, each member con- tributes to the Service Club a certain quality that makes it a successful organization. It has been in the past, and will continue to be, one of the college ' s most vital organizations. 118 niiaAl President Fred Louis discusses the program for the coming sea- son with Moderator David Gor- SERVICE CLUB CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SERVICE CLUB Active members of the Service Club with Moderator Mr. David Gorney. rrr, These are the official scorers led by J. Herrity, ' There ' s only one shy lad in the crowd. Rallying ' round the flag. A little decorating before exterminating A group of the Wives Auxiliary meet with their moderator in the college parlor to discuss the annual fashion show. THE WIVES AUXILIARY The Belmont Abbey College Student ' s Wives Auxiliary is an organization whichassists in the growth of mutual understanding between the married student and his scholastic problems. This association provides for a full social program and lecture series on marriage and fam- ily problems. The s e activities help to bring a closer relationship between the college and the student ' s family. Mrs. Mary Cook, Faculty Moderator of the Student ' s Wives Auxiliary. 122 LECTURE SERIES 123 ma ■ Who ' s he Yuddeti ' . ' 7 lbs., 6 ounces ' .and a 3.00 index for daddv. ' Twas the night before Christmas . . . . ' How many calories ? ? ? ? ' 124 ' Indecision is a terrible thing! ! I ( V- r si , — -.- ■ — « The Auxiliary ' s annual Easter parade of the latest fashion is one of their most important projects. Joined by the young ladies of Sac- red Heart College , they lure a large audience each year. 125 PATRON MRS. D. J. ALTMAN 8. SONS MR. JOHN D. ANTON, SR. MR. M. ANTONIEWICZ MR. k MRS. EDWARD H. BAIN MR. 8t MRS. EDWARD F. BARKER THE BARRETT FAMILY MR. MRS. FREDERICK H. BAUMER MRS. GODFREY F. BAUER MR. k MRS. WILLIAM J. BRETT MR. 8. MRS. WARREN E. BROOKINS MR. MRS. E. B. BYRD MR. MRS. J. R. CADMUS MR. k MRS. EDWARD A CAHILL MR. 8. MRS. MICHAEL CARROLL MR. k MRS. BURTON J. CASSADY, JR. MR. MRS. MELVIN G. COOPER MR. 8. MRS. ROBERT H. CUNNINGHAM MR. k MRS. LEONARD A. D ' AGOSTINO MRS. JAMES F. DAWLEY MR. JOSEPH L. DENK MR. 8 MRS. EDWARD A, DERX MR. k MRS. ROCCO A. DESANTO MR. MRS. WALTER R. DONDERO MR. MRS. DANIEL P. DOYLE MR. MRS. JOSEPH B. DROPPLEMANN MR. MRS. ANDREW J. DROTTER MR. 8. MRS. ARTHUR E. EARNSHAW DR. 8 MRS. EDWARD J. EDELEN, M.D. MR. MRS. WILLIAM A. ESSER MR. 8 MRS. CAESAR FAVARATO MRS. CATHERINE FESLER MR. k MRS. JOHN H. FOGARTY MR. k MRS. THEODORE FRITCH MR. k MRS. LAWRENCE M. FUCCELLO DRS. ROBERT 8. MARGARET GLENDY MR. MRS. MALCOLM J. GOWEN MR. k MRS. JOSEPH A. GRAGNANI, SR. MR. it MRS. FRANCIS B. HARDING MR. k MRS. JERRY E. HARDY, SR. MR. 8. MRS. WILLIAM HANNON MR. k MRS. HARRY S. JENNER MR. 8i MRS. JOSEPH A. JOHN MR. 8. MRS. WILLIAM J. JORDON MR. k MRS. BOYD G. KENNEDY MR. 8. MRS. JOSEPH G. KOVACS MR. RAYMOND R. LAWING MRS. MAR IE C. LAWLESS MR. b MRS. CHARLES W. LAWS MRS. MARY A. P. LEFFLER PAGES MR. 8. MRS. JOHN P. LINN MR. MRS. PATRICK J. McCAHILL MR. MRS. JOHN L. McCAFFREY MR. MRS. RAPHAEL V. McCORRY MR. MRS. FREDERICK J. McDERMOTT MR. MRS. ADRIAN W. MAHER MR. MRS. PETER L. MARCHETTI MR. MRS. NORMAN A MESERVE MISS DIANA ME RILL MR. MRS. ANTHONY J. MEYER MR. MRS. JOSEPH J. MONOHAN, SR. MR. MRS. FRANCIS D. MUDD MR. MRS. DANIEL E. MULLALLY MR. MRS. GILBERT PL MULLEN MR. MRS. KENTON L. MURRAY MR. 8. MRS. CHARLES J. O ' LEARY, SR. MRS. VIRGINIA M. OLIFF PARSON ' S FURNITURE CO. MR. MRS. BERNARD P. PETTIE, SR. MR. MRS. H. G. PICARD MR. MRS. WEBSTER V. POGUE MR. MRS. JOHN D. PORZIO MR. MRS. JO HN M. PUSKAR MRS. NELL M. QUINN MR. MRS. JAMES R. RANKIN MR. MRS. GILBERT H. RAWLINGS MR. MRS. FRANCIS M. REPS MR. MRS. CHARLES H. RINGLER MR. MRS. HOWARD F. RINK MR. MRS. CONO SANTORE MR. 81 MRS. GEORGE E. SCHRAUDT, SR. MR. MRS. CARL J. SCHRENKER COL. MRS. JOSEPH V. SHELDON MR. MRS. EDWARD A. SMITH MRS. LEWIS SNYDER MRS. MARION P. SULLIVAN MR. MRS. WILLIAM H. SULLIVAN, SR. MR. MRS. PHILIP G. TAGLEY MR. 81 MRS. ALBERT TANGREDI MR. MRS. JAMES R. THOMPSON SELLAR ' S TEXACO SERVICE MR. h MRS. JOHN J. TOBIN MR. MRS. FRANK A. TROMBINO MR. MRS. JOHN W. VON BARGON MR. MRS. LEONARD WEIRICH MR. MRS. JAR VIS WILLIS MR. MRS. MARINUS A.WYNDELTS MR. MRS. LORENZO L. ZECHINI porte 129 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Under the direction of Fr. Raphael, Humpy Wheeler, and Al McGuire the Athletic Dept. has become quite famous in this area. Through the encouragement of Fr. Raphael, many sport programs for each student have been provided at the Abbey. Humpy has spent twenty-eight years at the Abbey, and his excellent progress in the department has convinced us that he is the right man for di- recting our future in athletics. Al McGuire, is new to us, this being his first, yet in this short span he has produced a winning team for our major sport. We hope that Al will be back with our team next year. Fr. Raphael Bridge, O. S. B. Athletic Faculty Moderator Howard A. Wheeler, Sr., Athletic Director Alfred J. McGuire, Basketball Coach Pictured here is Haid Gynasium.Home of Belmont Abbey Crusaders. The Gym has a playing floor of 88 ft. by 45 ft., this modern gymnasium will seat approximately 1200 fans . The VARSITY Teams (Crusaders) are the representatives in inter-collegiate competition. At present, active pa r ti c i pa ti on is seen is the following sports : Basketball, Baseball, Golf , Tennis, and Rifle. To provide for the physical exercise of those students not participating in intercollegiate competition, a consistent and well directed intramural program of sports is carried on throughout the year. 131 CRUSADERS Managers of the 1957-58 Basket- ball Team are Thomas Mudd and David Gardner. To Tom and Dave , we express our thanks for a job well done . 23 WINS to 2 LOSSES Abbey ends the season with a record that has never before been obtained in the College ' s history. With the victory over Georgia Teachers, Abbey ' s regular season closed with a 23-2 record. NAIA With the impressive record, the Crusaders entered the NAIA tournament. Winning over Erskine, 67-46, Abbey went to the finals against Lenoir Rhyne only to lose to the Bears 61-53. The Crusaders didn ' t make it to Kansas this year, but they are looking to next year for their chance with experience on their side they will be sure to succeed. L. Lenahan and M. Ross receive trophies from H. Sullivan after the half in the Erskine Game. Luke carries the Ball for another 2 points. BASKETBALL 132 AMONG THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY 1957-58 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE HOME GAMES GAMES AWAY Nov. 26 Catawba Dec. 4 Elon Dec. 7 Lenior Dec. 11 Erskine Dec. 14 Emory Henry- Dec. 12 Newberry Jan. 17 Piedmont Dec. 17, 18 , 19. Christmas Collegiate Jan. 11 Erskine T ourney at Quantico, Va. Jan. 13 Elon Jan. 25 Lenoir Rhyne Jan. 18 Atlantic Christian Jan. 29 Piedmont Jan. 28 High Point Feb. 5 Pfeiffer Feb. 4 Presbyterian Feb. 15 Atlantic Christian Feb. 8 Newberry Feb. 17 High Point Feb. 10 Georgia Teachers Feb. 20 Catawba Feb. 22 Pfeiffer Feb. Feb. 24 25 Presbyterian Georgia Teachers L. to R.: R. Stewart, R. Wrenn, F. Clair, C. Leffler, J. Von Bargen, D. Doyle, F. Harding, J. Sparrow, J. Mullens, and M. Ross and L. Lenahan (kneeling.) Luke Lenahan Michael Ross Robert Stewart No. 41, Forward No. 12 , Forward No. 55 , Forward 6 ' 3 , 180 lbs. 6 ' 2 M , 175 lbs. 6 ' 1 , 165 lbs. McGUIRE ' S AMAZING ABBEY Richard Wrenn Francis Clair James Sparrow No. 33 , Forward No. 23, Forward No. 55, Guard 6 4 , 190 lbs. 6 ' 4 , 175 lbs. 6 2 , 175 lbs. John Von Bargen No. 31 , Center 6 ' 7 . 201 lbs. Daniel Doyle No. 44, Center 6 ' 5 M , 180 lbs. SQUAD Al McGuire Coach Carl Leffler No. 14, Forward 6 } V 185 lbs. Frank Harding No. 43 , Forward 6 ' 5 M , 200 lbs. James Mullen No. 45, Guard 6 ' 2 , 158 lbs. Mullens proves his marksmanship and ability by putting ABBEY by another basket. Danny Doyle prepares to slip the ball back up should it fail to score. Von Bargen awaits the re-bound, L. to R. Crusader Cheerleaders are: Kathy Martin, Donna McCann, Joan Schmitt, Marianne Diab, Ellen Olson, Elaine Jonkers. 136 MM Al sheds his coat, giving the sig- nal that a victory is in sight. The Crusaders know that more stearn is wanted , and they do their utmost Stewart shoots waiting for the inevitable ? ? ? It takes three to guard tricky Dan- ny Doyle; when he ' s ready to go in for a lay-up. 137 CBUS F A -I NP? s V %A ABBEY o? . S b- 1 6 -,jc(S fa9- 4l B -A.c. WH;p s 63-49 3 so- 13 ?; ? s S B -A.c Moves TEAche Rs 56-52 scgries -3 56 -cV 4 O $$ ■Sr ? 7° , a .54 . r LOSES 5,3-bl -v f AE S i B.A.C STOMPS CATAWBA 76-64 S l U S BACK Q13ANTICO DEFEATS RED KNIGHTS 56-71 ggNO 6 s 5r o«u S£s S 4£ £ J 67 46 BASKETBALL 140 CANDIDS 141 ma BASKETBALL CANDIDS 142 Bob Stewart takes a practice free throw. He has been classified as 1 lth in the nation for free throws , 80.6 percent accurate. The Cheerleaders for the Abbey root- ing section are all members of Sac- red heart College. They were sel- ected by a group of j u d g e s , on the basis of their ability. A I I Abb e y - men salute them and thank them for the spirit they helped to foster. 143 I ■ A 2JJ ■mE  IB tor ' :fH - V Group picture of the Baseball Team. BASEBALL With the coming of spring, the Abbey Base- ball Team will suddenly step into the spotlight. With the hussle and b u s s 1 e of early practices , the task of selecting a team is left to the Coach. Humpy Wheeler must critically look to the season ahead , knowing that every Abbeyman is wishing him and the team a successful season. i 144 Gary Cannon € EX I £ V .y I Lamar Farmer Norm Schott Bevo Clair Jim McNeil Pete McCorry v. i r a  £■ ' % yy J m Pee Wee Reese Jerry Meserve Tom Fritch Buddy Lawrence Al Tangredi Ufa 1 • ?? B if Jl ' : m !T s i John Harrington Carl Leffler a March 14 18 21 22 27 28 29 Lenoir Rhyne (away) Wofford (home Presbyterian (home Catawba (away Citadel (away Citadel (away Newberry (away 148 tier r? : i John Cadmus Al Bean Anton Closky April 1 Lenoir Rhyne (home 2 through 10 Easter Holidays 15 Newberry (home 18 Pheiffer (away 23 Presbyterian (away 26 Pheiffer (home 30 Catawba (home May 3 Wofford (away 149 L. to R. : Curet, Schrenker , Edlen, Antoniewicz, Mims , Schraudt, Ferguson, Ripley, Jenner , and Palo mo. RIFLE CLUB MARKSMAN The rifle club finds its headquarters in the attic of the Administration Building. Here several targets have been set up and Sgt. Costner of the Belmont Police Force acts as a Moderator. The club schedules several matches throughout the year with a good deal of success when the results are in. Officers this year are George Schraudt, President and M. Ripley acting as Secretary. 150 James Cunningham SHARP SHOOTER Sgt. Roy Costlier, Moderator Jan Antoniewicz Tom Ferguson Jack Schrenker Harry Jenkins Don Curet 152 Pictured above is the Active membership of the Rifle Club. These members take part in the semi-annual rifle meets with other colleges . Each is provided with a rifle and is trained on its use by Sgt. Costner. Those members with the highest scores at the end of the year receive varied awards. Safety is a must in this club and this empha- sized upoi membership. Ben Palomo 153 GOLF T. W. Campbell. that counts . it ' s the form Lawrence Picard. a slice. .oops ! What The golf team has reorganized this year and with the new members, they should be able to produce a better record than last year ' s. Having won one game, veteran L. Picard helps the rest of the team to even up old scores. With the assistance of Camp- bell, Doyle, Da w le y , DeSanto, the team should be a success. We wish them luck. Don DeSanto . . . .always under par. 154 Jack Doyle. . . .a real Pro Bob Dawley. . . .a real Yankee golfer. Here we present our A-l team: Don DeSanto, Bob Dawley, Jack Doyle, Larry Picard, and T. W. Campbell. 155 Freshman football and baseball intraorals INTRAMURALS Once again the Juniors showed determination and spirit and proved they had the ability for a winning sea- son. Under the leadership of NormSchott the team got off to a good start, played well in both basketball and football. The Sophomores , Freshman and Seniors bowed to their superior talents. Since most of the members of the winning team are to return to the Abbey next year, the hopes for a better Senior team is expected. 156 3 ,mSL Vk W Sophomore f ootba „ and ba sketba „ morals. Junior football and basV e tball tra murals . asf M- The intramural football games create an air of constant chall- enge among the classes. Each claims to have the best class team but. when the awards were distributed we learned the Junior Class was the recipient. Below are the members of the Handball team: L. to R.: Germanski, Dowling, Rizk, Fesler, Earnshaw, Drottar, Fogerty, and DeSanto. a Bob Ranildi Mike Dow ling TENNIS Due to the impossibility to bring the tennis team together for a team picture and other individual pictures, we are present- ing three of the possible candidates for the team from last year. If they are as good as they seem, the team this year will have little difficulties. Pat McDermott 160 PARADE 161 r i f= a a J-CS For the first time, the members of the Service Club, under the direction of H. Sullivan, started the idea ofaVic- tory Parade through the surrounding area of the college. All the boarding students assisted in the project in one way or another. The following pictures will illus- trate their efforts. ■ ' m $ ' - r .-=. ' T— After several hour s of riding the group returned still shouting, Defeat the Panthers. Abbey won the game that evening. Was it due to the boom of Spirit? Ik FEAST OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, MARCH 7, 1958 The Patron of Catholic schools, St. Thomas Aquinas, was honored in a special way here at the Abbey with a Symposium given by the members of the Philosophy Department. The program opened with an address by the Professor of Philosophy, Mr. Benedict Berry, under whose able direction it was prepared. Following the chanting of one of St. Thomas ' hymns , the Lauda Si on , by the Schola C ntorum of the Abbey, papers were given by Mr. Frederick Behrends on the life and works of the Saint, by F rater Clement Porzio, O. S. B. treating the poetica; compositions of St. Thomas, and by Mr. Berkely Altman, who spoke of the role of the Protector of Scholastic Philosophy as the Magister. As a fitting tribute to the Saint, OurVery Rev. Pres. CuthbertE. Allen, O. S. B. declared the remainder of the day a holiday. The Antiphon for a Doctor of the Church, rendered by the Schola of monks, created an effective close to the Symposium. Professor ° . Benedict Berry, P r dervtb ody Mr B lv addresses s . philosophy- -Thomas ah on lecture of St. Crater ci tl0nSo t. e Th P ° o mpo : 164 Fr ederic Behrends spo e Berkley Alt mandiscu 8Sed the r ° ' « of the Magister. the Schola Cantorum of Belmont Abbey. 165 STUDENT DIRECTORY S ENIORS Altman, Berkeley B. 1533 New Hope Rd. Gastonia, N. C. Behrends , Frederick O. 306 N. Fifth St. Wilmington, N. C. Belcher, James E. Route 1 Belmont, N. C. Bistany, Joseph D. 1902 Wood-dale Terrace Charlotte, N. C. Boles, Sr. M. Maurice Sacred Heart College Belmont, N. C. Bowen, William O. 216 Emerson Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Ciucevich, John R. 36 W. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, N. C. Cox, Miss Barbara B. 417 S. Columbia St. Gastonia, N. C. Cunningham, Paul G. Jr. 502 Hawthorne St. Mt. Holly, N. C. Davis, Miss Marlyn G. 305 N. Marietta St. Gastonia, N. C. Donahue, Lawrence, J. Donahue, Gerald R. 25 Lookout Ave. Providence , R. I. Drottar, Gerald R. 1200 Arrow Wood Rd. Asheboro, N. C. Earnshaw, Gerald E. 64 High Service Ave. North Providence, R. I. Forner, Raymond C, 333 Mayflower St. Cramerton, N. C. Fritch, Robert J. 2956 Remington St. Jacksonville 6, Fla. Harper, William F. 2113 Kirkwood Ave. Charlotte 3, N. C. Heracklis, Paraskavias Chris 141 Oak Trail St. Belmont, N. C. Herrity, Joseph F. 4515 N. Seventh St. Arlington 3, Va. Hiter, Sylvester W. 412 First Ave. W., Hendersonville , N. C. Holt, Alfred R. 1013 Warren Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Howard, Troy M. 2504 Crawford St. Gastonia, N. C. Hudson, Don P. Route 2 Bessemer City, N. C. Jenkins, Robert M. P. O. Box 8342 Charlotte 8, N. C. Jochum, William K. Rt. 5, Box 1105-k Charlotte, N. C. Keller, Robert N. 1 733 Logie Ave. Charlotte, 5, N. C. Kincaid, Eugene C. Rt. 2 Bessemer City, N. C. Lazorik, Robert T. 600 W. James St. Mt. Olive, N. C. Lenahan, Luke J. 341 Henry St. South Amboy, N. J. Louis, Frederick K. P. O. Box 432, Centrevelle Nassau, Bahamas 166 STUDENT DIRECTORY McDonnell, Patrick A. 115 Bryan St. Belmont, N. C. McGinnis , Charles D. P. O. Box 123 North Belmont, N. C. Maher , Brian P. 1087 W. Broad St. Stratford, Conn. Martin, Frederick W. 1910 Academy St. Charlotte, N. C. Martinez, Sr. Mary Mark Sacred Heart College Belmont, N. C. Mims , Gary G. P. O. Box 982 Cramerton, N. C. Murphy, Dewey D. Rt. 1 Mt. Holly, N. C. Myers, Garrison R. 1315 Spencer Mtn Gastonia 4, N. C. Ruiz, Joseph M. Rt. 2, Maddox Road Augusta , Ga. Salem, John M. 1815 Berryhill Road Augusta, Ga. Seaman, Louis D. 5611 N. 42nd St. Tacoma, Washington Shytle, Charlie H. 314 E. King St. Kings Mountain, N. C. Starr, Jewel Ray Box 6, Catawba Heights Belmont, N. C. Tate, Daniel L. 29 Oak St. Belmont, N. C. Teague, William D. 467 11th Street Cramerton, N. C. Parnell, James R. 346 N. Dotger Ave. Charlotte 4, N. C. Picard, Lawrence G. % Box 431, Clearwater Rd. Mt. Holly, N. C. Ramsey, Miss Peggy D. 201 W. 2nd Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Reese , Frank T. 101 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. Roberts, Frank M. N. C. Orthopedic Hospital Gastonia, N. C. Thomas, Farris M. 1211 Chronicle Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Thompson, Joseph H. Jr. 505 West Airline Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Tucker, Melvin C. P. O. Box 182 North Belmont, N. C. Vnta, Franklin R. 2146 Kirkwood Ave. Charlotte 3, N. C. Waters , Leo O. 804 Edwards Street Gastonia, N. C. Ross , Michael 1011 West Parker Road Greenville , S. C. Rowland, Ralph C. Jr. 1029 Green Circle Drive, Gastonia, N. C. White, David D. 105 Grier St. Glover , S. C. Whitley, Michael F. 303 E. 10th Street Washington, D. C. 167 STUDENT DIRECTORY JUNIORS Albrycht, Chester P. 2 09 W. Rankin Ave. Mt. Holly, N C. Babb, James G. 719 E. Worthington St. Charlotte 3, N. C. Bain, Daniel C. Box 3 5 Crozet, Va. Baker, Joseph E. 207 Edgedale Drive High Point, N. C. Baker, William C. Jr. 221 W. Horatio St. Maitland, Fla. Barker, Richard D. 117 Mt. Vernon E. East Weymouth, Mass Campbell, Thomas W. 2224 Memorial Ave. S. Roanoke, Va. Cannon, John G. 18 Perfection Ave. Belmont, N. C. Canter, William H. 401 N. Ma rietta St. Gastonia, N. C. Cloninger, Paul T. Box 97, Ethel Drive Stanley, N. C. Cooper, Robert F. 137 Indiana St. Rochester 9, N. Y. Crunkleton, Ted Jr. Box 635 Dallas, N. C Cusick, Patrick A. 1600 Scott Ave. Charlotte 3, N. C. Barret, John W. 475 N. E. 86th St. Miami, Fla. Bauer, Godfrey F. 1 Fernwood Ave. Rye, N.Y. Beam, Albert C. Rt. 2 Dallas, N.C. Daniel. William B 1920 Satcher Road Augusta, Ga. Desanto, Donald R. 3512 Friendly Road Greensboro, N. C. Dow ling, Michael J. Jr. Middleburg, Va. Bishop, Howard E, 4826 Gwenfett PI. Charlotte, N.C. Fadel, Samuel 2625 Craydon Road Charlotte, N. C. Blanchard, Charles C. Fenwich Hall John ' s Island, S.C. Falls, Moffatt H. Rt. 1 Gastonia, N. C Brandon, John R. Box 111 West Cramerton, N.C. Ferguson, John R. 2158 Linwood Road Gastonia, N. C. Brookins, Warren J. 711 Buckminister Circle Orlando, Fla. Fesler, Shaun J. 263 Drake Ave. New Rochelle , N. Brown, David L. 132 Orchard St. Mt. Airy, N.C. Brown, Ronnie J. 1531 Cloverdale Lane Gastonia, N.C. Fite Harold E. Main Street McAdenville, N. C. Fogarty, James A. 410 Jones Street E. Savannah, Ga. 168 STUDENT DIRECTORY Ford, Donald R. Eox 383 Belmont. N. C. Fredell, Donald Loyd 1511 West Walnut St. Gastonia, N. C. Fritch, Thomas T. 2969 Downing Ave. Jacksonville, Fla. Kerr, William E. Rt. 3 Gastonia . N. C. Kovacs , Richard J 64 Edgewood Road Bridgeport, Conn. Lanier, Jerry S. 1302 E. Branklin Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Furman, Robert B. Jr. 4116 Brenton Drive Dayton 6, Ohio Gowen, Malcom J. 450 Rose Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana Grayson, Miss Norma J. 107 Bessemer Road Gastonia, N. C. Guthrie, William E. Rt. 2 Bessemer City, N. C. Glendy, Robert E. 116 Nt. Ave., S. E. Roanoke, Va. Harding, Francis B. Jr. 4902 Flanders Ave. Kensington, Maryland Harris , Wiley G. 349-C Wakefield Drive Charlotte, N. C. Harvey, Gerlad D. Rankin St. Belmont, N. C. Hatley, Klendyl L. 2600 McClintock Road Charlotte, N. C. Hayes , Cecil M. 814 S. Gibbons Street Gastonia, N. C. Hennessey, Thomas A. 2550 Henry St. Augusta , Ga. Jenkins, George S. 13 34 Woodland Drive Charlotte, N. C. Kennedy, Frank C. Rt. 2 Wilmington Island Savannah, Ga. Lawing, Nolan D. 201 1st Street Mt. Holly, N. C. Ledford, Leon E. 507 Lower Dallas Road Gastonia, N. C. Leonhardt, William S. Box 2 72 Bessemer City, N. C. McCahill, James B. 1493 Broad Street Augusta, Ga. Marchetti, Peter L. 3507 Delaware Ave. Richmond, Va. Massi, Julian W. 2101 Randall St. Charlotte, N. C. Moffett, Benton J. 1705 Scott Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Morrison, Robert C. 1304 Mountain Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Mullally, Francis J. 97 Bellevue Road Asheville, N. C. Munzenrider, John E. 3423 Westmount Drive. Aiken, S.C. Murphy, John P. Rt. 1 Mt. Holly, N. C. O ' Connell, Michael J. 2509 Bellevue Ave. Augusta, Ga. O ' Gorman, Louis J. 136 Main St. Blackville, S. C. 169 STUDENT DIRECTORY Oliff, George A. 4515 East Main Street Richmond 23, Va. Parks, Kenneth H. 1044 Tanglewood Road Gastonia, N. C. Pecoraino Fr. Dominic O. S. B Belmont Abbey Belmont, N. C. Pennington, Sammy H. 406 West Seventh St. Gastonia, N. C. Perez, Marco A. Bogota 347 Lima, Peru, S. A. Sutlive, Charles E. 414 Maupas Ave. Savannah, Georgia Trombino, Frank A. Jr. 106 Montezuma St. Lyons, N. Y. Wade, Charles P. 906 Dinwiddie St. Partsmouth, Va Whitley, Joseph M. 303 East 10th St. Washington, N. C. Wilkes, Craige R. Box 785 Hartsville, S. C. Porzio, Fr. Clement O. S. B. Rankin, James R. 1402 Circle Drive Gastonia, N. C. Reps, Francis M. 409 Ferris St. South Amboy, N. J. Rinaldi, Robert R. 1410 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, N. C. Ros , Rimothy R. 2118 1 2 E. 5th St. Charlotte 6, N. C. Santore , Michael J. 3276 43rd St. Long I land City 3, N. Y. Schmidt, Earl R. 2701 E. Rothgeb Drive Raleigh, N. C. Schott, Norman G. 48 Oxford St. Rochester 7, N. Y. Wrenn, Richard E. 1104 Carrolton St. Richmond, Va. Earle, Wilmer B 113 McConnell St. Clover, S. C. SOPHOMORES Allman, Leon P. 3 1 1 Hovis Circle Charlotte, N. C. Antoniewicz, Jan M. 315 S. Ellis St. Salisbury, N. C. Arena, Robert A. 407 1 2 Gaston Ave. Belmont, N. C. Bennett, Jack D. 22 Bennett Drive Kings Mountain, N. C. Stewart, Robert A. 1540 Gordon St. Lynchburg, Va. Stewart, Thomas A. Box 591 New Hope Road Gastonia, N. C. Bolinskey, Billy Rt. 1 Box 167 Bog Stone Gap, Va. Boulus, William M. 95 Brumley St. Concord, N. C. Sullivan, Dennis M. 1234 Melody Lane N. Augusta, S. C. Brackett, Gary D. 407 N. Ida St. Gastonia, N. C. 170 STUDENT DIRECTORY Cadmus, John R. 1 18 Watchung Ave. Montclair, N. J. Donahue, Robert H. 2 5 Lockout Ave. N. Providence, Rhode Island Campbell, James A. Box 78 Ranlo Station Gastonia, N. C. Carnes Ransome B. Jr 475 11th St. Cramerton, N. C. Chastain, Fed S. Jr. 1801 W. Davidson Ext. Gastonia, N. C. Clair, Francis P. Rt. 5 Box 878 Dogweed Park, Charleston, S. C. Cline, Ralph D. 1903 East Jemlock St. Gastonia, N. C. Corey, Clark F. Ill 2104 Clematis St. Sarasota, Fla. Costner, Ted R. Rt. 2 Gastonia, N. C. Crouch, Jack M. Box 788 Wells St. Kings Mountain, N. C. D ' Agostino, Peter L. 302 Mankin Ave. Beckley, W. Va. Daniels, Leo F. (Fr.) The Oratory, Box 895 Rock Hill, S. C. Davis, William H. 208 S. Weldon St. Gastonia, N. C. Dudko, Stanley J. Benett ' s Bridge Road Simpsonville , S. C. Eubanks, John R. 323 Allen Ave. Panama City, Fla. Falletta, Joseph W. 6216 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, Va. Farrar, Albert A. Rt. 1 Mount Holly, N. C. Filsoof, Fuad F. Salezar Ave. Mag. Nafiss Teheran, Iran Fuccella, Lawrence M. 4312 Kensington Ave. Richmond 21 , Va. Gilbert Box 83 Lowell, N William H. Jr. C. Gladden, James D. 307 Waco Road Kings Mountain, N. C. Greenlee, John E. 801 Davis ParkRd. W. Gastonia, N. C Halligan, Francis J. Cassatt Ave. Berwyn, Pa. Haygood, James R. 408 W. Harvie St. Gastonia, N, C. Herman, James F. 203 W. Ohio Ave. Bessemer City, N. C. Dawley, Robert E. 1 1 Felicia Road Melrose 76, Mass. Delaney, Stephen B. 1912 Crecent Ave. Charlotte 7, N. C. Huntsinger, Eugene L. 112 E. Third Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Jackson, Carl R. 500 Belmont Road Belmont, N. C. 171 STUDENT DIRECTORY Jamison, Zean C. Jr. 2510 Kenmore Ave. Charlotte 4, N. C. Jenner, Harry W. 5867 S. W. 60 St. Miami 43, Florida John, Joseph R. 2015 Robin Road N. Augusta, S. C. Johnson, Donald L. Box 409, 515 N. Central Ave. Belmont, N. C. Johnston, Donald F. 317 Nassau Place Gastonia, N. C. Jordan, William P. 505 Belmont St. Windsor, N. C. Karriker, C. W. 1708 W. Third Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Kellar, Arnold G. 1108 Union Road Gastonia, N. C. Kellar, Jerry L. 1210 W. Third Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Kelley, Herbert H. 110 Orchard St. Belmont, N. C. Koon, William H. 2423 Toomey Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Kuykendoll, James C. Box 294 Lowell, N. C. Lawing, James B. Jr. 217 Adrain St. Mt. Holly, N. C. Lineberger, Jerry 511 East Third Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Linn, John J. 2538 Glenwood Drive Port Arthur, Texas McCoig, Ralph J. 60 Rhyne St. Belmont, N. C. McDermott, Patrick J. 3307 Grove Ave. Richmond, Va. McLoughlin, Joseph A. 334 Park Place Brooklyn 38, N. Y. McNeil, James D. 1813 Kenilworth Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Manion, Michael J. 501A Wakefield Dr. Charlotte, N. C. Marshall, Sam K. 205 West Fourth Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Meyer, Richard W. 22 Carnegie Drive. Princeton, N. J. Milligan, Thomas E. Rt. 1 Box 83A Huntersville, N. C. Mims, George W. Darlington Ave. Lamar, S. C. Monahon, Joseph J. Ill 797 Boardman Road Aiken, S. C. Munzenrider, Joseph P. 3423 Westmount Drive Aiken, S. C. Murphy, Martin H. Oak Trail Belmont, N. C. Murray, Richard T. 1518 West Ocean View Ave. Norfolk 3, Va. O ' Connor, Philip J. 120 7 Heath St. Augusta, Ga. O ' Donoghue, Thomas 1122 Myrtle Ave. Charlotte, N. C. 172 STUDENT DIRECTORY O ' Leary, Charles J. Jr. 1664 Mt. Vernon St. Petersburg, Va. Ormand, James F. Jr. 325 S. Columboa St. Gastonia, N. C. Schraudt, George E. St. Christopher Road Richmond 26, Va. Schrenker, John C. 2857 Oak St. Jacksonville 5, Fla. Payne, Bobby G. 9 Park St. Smyre Station Gastonia, N. C. Pogue, Joseph W. 325 PeLhamdale Ave. Pelham, N. Y. Poole, Harold D. Rt. 2 Gastonia , N. C. Puskar , John A. 2 7 Leon Road Pittsburgh 20, Pa. Putman, Arthur L. 1127 E. 7th Ave. Gastonia , N. C. Rawlings, Robert H. 38 High Service Ave. N. Providence 1 1, Rhode Island Reynolds, Genn O. Rt. 4 Highway 321 SI. .Lincolnton, N. C. Ricci, George B. 69 Judd St. Bristol, Conn. Rink, Gerald H. 233 Patuxent Road Laurel, Maryland Ripley, Michael J. 200 N. Madison St. Radford, Va. Sawyer, Charles S. Box 267 Mt. Holly, N. C. Schafstedde, Frank G. R. F. D. 2 Box 103 Richmond 26, Va. Seaton, Timothy J. 290A Lakemoore Drive, N. E. Atlanta, Ga. Sheldon, Joseph V. 615 San Salvadore Drive Duendin, Fla. Smith, Andrew J. Jr. 3200 Sunset Ave. Richmond 21 , Va. Smith, Robert A. 108 Church St. Gastonia, N. C, Sullivan, Dennis R. 45 Linden Lane Princeton, N. J. Sullivan, William H. 359 High St. Perth Amboy, N. J. Tangredi, Albert J. 3190 Decatur Ave. Bronx 67, N. Y. Thompson, Wriston A. 9 Garden Terrace Asheville. N. C. U ' Ren, Stacy N. 314 N. Boyce St. Gastonia, N. C. Wade, Jacob F. New Hope Road Gastonia, N. C, Waters, Robert D. 287 Scoggins St. Cramerton, N. C. Weirich, Joseph L. 1201 Kalmia Road. N. W. Washington, D. C. White, Charles W. 707 Neil Street Gastonia, N. C. 173 STUDENT DIRECTORY Whitman, Robert L. Rt. 1 Hawley Ave. Belmont, N. C. Byrd, William H. Rt. 2 Park Road Charlotte, N. C. Wicker, Angus M. 100 Bacon Ave. Charlotte 8, N. C. Cahill, Edward W. The Oratory Box 895 Rock Hill, S. C. Wiley, Russell J. 2509 E. Seventh St. Charlotte, N. C. Williams, Tommy J. 1 31 E. Deport St. Concord, N. C. Woolwine, Ronald S. 705 Tuckaseege Rd. Mt. Holly, N. C. Wyndelts, Marinus A. Ill 3470 Ridgewood Road Atlanta 5, Ga. Zechini, Richard R. 2091 Langhorne Raod Lynchburg, Va. Calderazzi, Lawrence W. 426 Russell St. Portsmouth, Va. Cassady, Joseph T. 53 Laverne Lane Memphis 1 7, Tenn. Chan, Cnee Keung Most Rev. Paul Yu-Pin 86 Riverside Drive, N. Y. Connor, Harry A. Box 2393, White Lane Gastonia, N. C. Cunningham, James I. 807 E. Broad St. Falls Church, Va. FRESHMEN Abernathy, Larry F. Rt. 1 Mt. Holly, N. C. Adams, Jerry D. Rt. 1 Box 216 Bessemer City, N. C. Anton, John D. Jr. Modena Street Ext. Gastonia, N. C. Baker, Robert P. 607 Chapel Road Gastonia, N. C. Baumer, Thomas M. 4731 Blackburn Road Jacksonville 10, Fla. Bridges, Guy J. Jr. 807 S. Chester St. Gastonia, N. C. Burns, Tom P. 209 West Rankin Ave. Mt. Holly, N. C. Curet, Donald H. 65 Salem St. Hampton, Va. Derx, Lawrence E. 901 Spring St. Silver Spring, Maryland Dondero, Richard W. 452 Fifth Ave. River Edge, N. J. Doran, William G. Ill 2715 Columbia Ave. Wilmington, N. C. Doyle, Daniel F. 2158 41st St. Astoria 5, N. Y. Doyle, John M. 6 Hope Drive Barrington, Rhode Island Droppleman, Robert J. 226 Park Blvd. Clarsburg, W. Va. Edelen, Willima K. La Plata, Maryland 174 STUDENT DIRECTORY Flack, Peter E. 2605 College St. Jacksonville, Fla. Farmer, Lamar G. Ill 707 N. Rudolph St. Goldsboro, N. C. Ferguson, Thomas E. 103 N. W. 40th St. Miami 37, Fla. Ford, Carl Spencer 2932 Rush Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Fortenbery, George W. 409 E. Lee Ave. Bessemer City, N.C. Gardiner, David C. W. Faulkner, Maryland Giermanski, James R. 19991 Wedgewood Drive Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Gragnani, Joseph A. 3 S. Blvd. Richmond 20, Va. Gray, Wilbur D. 301 W. Highland Ave. Kingston, N. C. Hannan, John J. 2310 E. Asland Ave. Baltimore 5, Maryland Hardy, Jerry E. 1940 Brewer Blvd., S. W. Atlanta 10, Georgia Harris, Cicero A. Jr. Park St. Lowell, N. C. Heifer, Leo A. Jr. 812 S. Jackson St. Gastonia, N. C. Herbert, Brian A. 4815 Attleboro St. Jacksonville, Fla. Hodulik, Stephen F. 521 Main St. Allendale, S. C. Holland, Bennie Martin 215 S. Main St. Mt. Holly, N. C. Holloway, Max Grey 5 E. First St. Gastonia, N. C. Lawless, Gregory B. 217 Prospect St. Covington, Va. Leonard, John W. % Plant Allen Belmont, N. C. Leffler, Carl T. 450-72nd St. Brooklyn 9, N. Y. Lettiere, Dominic J. 7680 N. West 17 Ave. Miami 47, Fla. McCombs, Darwin H. 40 5 Goldston St. Kannapolis, N. C. McCorry, Peter G. 7001 Narrows Ave. Brooklyn 9, N. Y. Marsh, Desmond F. 428 N. Laurel Ave. Charlotte, N. C. Meserve, Jeremiah J. 1525 Madison Ave. Florence, S. C. Marlino, Anthony J. 101 Douglas Ave. Portsmouth, Va. Moss James H. 1212 S. York St. Gastonia, N. C. Mudd, Thomas F. LaPlata, Maryland Mullen, James A. 305 E. 38th St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Murphy, John A. 40 Gorham Ave. Westport, Conn. O ' Neill, Joseph G. 1208 Greenwood Cliff Charlotte, N. C. O ' Neill, J. Martin 50 Smith St. Ware Shoals, S. C. 175 STUDENT DIRECTORY Ouchark, William F. 702 Tanyard St. Williamsburg, Va. Palomo, Benigno M. Barrigada Village, Guam Parker, Richard W. Rt. 6 Box 7Z0A Charlotte, N. C. Peterek, Roland K. 1 1 5 Clin e Ave. Mt. Holly, N. C. Pettie, Bernard P. 10611 N. E. 10th Courth Miami, Fla. Pettit, Jerry E. Morningside Park, East P. O. Gastonia, N. C. Petty, Ted S. Rt. 2 Gastonia, N. C. Ouick, Kenneth G. 298 13th St. Cramerton, N. C. Quinn, Michael T. 5233 N. Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Rhyne, Richard D. R. F. D. 1 Mt. Holly, N. C. Rizk, Louis D. 546 West 46th St. Jacksonville, Fla. Samples, Glenn D. 120 Ervin St. Belmont, N. C. Schenk, Donald W. 3960 N. W. 7th St. Miami 37, Fla. Shannon, Eugene H. Rt. 1 Box 308 Gastonia, N. C. Sparrow, James W. 459 Beach 129 St. Belle Harbor Long Island, N. Y. Summers, Robert J. Rt. 2 Box 35 Upper Marlboro, Maryland Tagley, Peter E. 16 Barnes Lane Garden City, N. Y. Thompson, James R. 51 Rounds Ave. Geneva, Rhode Island Tobin, Thomas M. 213 Plumbridge Drive Levittown, Pa. Von Bargen, Helmuth J. 109 East 4th St. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Walsh, Maurice J. Ill 1209 York Road Gastonia, N. C. Walsh, Kevin F. 8 Glen Cove, Drive Glen Head, N. Y. Warren, Everette N. Groves St. Lowell, N. C. Westenhave, Charles G. Jr. Rt. 2 Box 50K Williamsburg, Va. Willis, Roger M. 700 Bellview St. Winston Salem, N. C. SECOND SEMESTER SENIORS Avila, Richard F. 411 Woodlawn St. Cramerton, N. C. Conrad, Mrs. Ruth J. 301 Gaston St. Belmont, N. C. Snyder, William L 4122 Edmunds St.,N. W. Washington 7, D. C. Edwards, Mrs. 4525 Castleton Road Charlotte, N. C. 176 STUDENT DIRECTORY Gaston, Henry L. Rt. 2 Gastonia, N. C. Grisson, Charles K. Lowell St. Lowell, N. C. JUNIORS Aberchrombie, Billy J. 124 E. Glendale Ave. Mt. Holly, N. C. Foley, David M. 3330 Windsor Drive Charlotte, N. C. Kanipe, Donald R. 607 N. Central Belmont, N. C. Willis, John H. Box 1850 Box 1850 Fort Myers, Fla. FRESHMEN Barker, Edward D. 117 Mt. Vernon E. East Weymouth, Mass. Bohorfoush, David J. Lenwood Hospital Augusta, Ga. Butler, Patrick J. 528 E. Blvd. Charlotte, N. C. Carpenter, George W. 209 Vista Drive Gastonia, N. C. McConnell, W. Walter Jr. 12 W. Madison St. York, S. C. SOPHOMORES Barker, Jerry L. N. 7th St. Bessemer City, N. C. Beskie, William L. 205 N. Thompson St. Whiteville, N. C. Craig, William N. Rt. 3 Gastonia, N. C. Gaston, Charles E. 1322 Brightwood Drive Savannah, Ga. Lawrence, George A. 2760 Southwood Lane Jacksonville, Fla. Rayfield, Lanny R. 810 W. Rankin St. Gastonia, N. C. Ward, David E. 705 Carolina Ave. Gastonia, N. C Williamson, George A. 1522 Biltmore Drive Charlotte 7, N. C. Closkey, Anthony F. 328 Windermere Ave. Lansdowne, Pa. Crosby, William J. Ill 1401 West Boulevard Charlotte, N. C Elmore, Donald L. 2205 Ozark Ext. Gastonia, N. C. Fletcher, Harold H. Box 608 Bessemer City, N. C. Guiton, Preston E. 314 E. Washington Ave. Bessemer City, N. C. Halo, Stephen R. 2-13 Gless Ave. Union, N. J. Jr. Harrington, John P. Jr. 4225 Forley St. Elmhurst 73, N. Y. Hunnicutt, Harold R. Jr. 510 N. Peodmont Ave. Kings Mountain, N. C. Landry, Richard A. 1407 Jackson Road Gastonia, N. C. 177 AUTOGRAPH ■ GOODWILL PUBLISHERS, INC. 1520 York Road Gastonia North Carolina Suddenly, It ' s the Twelth Night Ball s Sacred Heart and the Abbey enjoy a Festive Occasion. 182 Opportunities Unlimited Young men and women contemplating a career.will find the textile business offers real oppor- tunity for a bright future. New methods, new products and new markets create a constant de- mand for new personnel. You can choose no more wisely than to decide upon a future in textiles . . . this state ' s industrial backbone! Check with your vocational guidance counselor or come to see us. ACME SPINNING COMPANY Belmont, North Carolina For the greatest opportunity in textiles, we heartily recommend that you continue your education at one of the fine textile colleges in the South. i ' Now. why drop this course , So you think you know your one-words? Check your coat? Meanwhile, Back on the farm. . . . 184 and? 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