Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1961 volume:

11 THE 1961 pire PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA h- f V myself also am a mortal man, like all others, and of the race of him, that was first made of the earth, and in the womb of my mother I was fash- ioned to be flesh. In the time of ten months I was compacted in blood, of the seed of man, and the pleasure of sleep concurring. And being born I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, that is made alike, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do. I was nursed in swaddling clothes, and with great cares. For none of the kings had any other beginning of birth. For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out. Wherefore I wished, and under- standing was given me; and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me. And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in compari- son of her. Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone, for all gold in comparison of her, is as a little sand, and silver in respect to her shall be counted as clay. I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light, for her light cannot be put out. Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands, and I rejoiced in all these ; for this wisdom went before me, and I knew not that she was the mother of them all. Which I have learned with- . } .1 •ntJAiMimiMMirwm sjf!n Pi- ' ' jj. ' ' fvif rrv, -w - ' out guile, and communicate without env ' y, and her riches I hide not. For she is an infinite treasure to men, which they that use, become the friends of God, being commended for the gift of discipline. And God hath given to me to speak as I would, and to conceive thoughts worthy of those things that are given me, because he is the guide of wisdom, and the director of the wise. For in his hand are both we, and our words, and all wisdom, and the knowledge and skill of works. For he hath given me the true knowl- edge of the things that we are : to know the disposition of the whole world, and the virtues of the elements, the beginning, and ending, and midst of the times, and alterations of their courses, and the changes of seasons, the revolutions of the year, and the dispositions of the stars, the natures of living creatures, and rage of wild beasts, the force of winds, and reasonings of men, the diversities of plants, and the virtues of roots, and all such things as are hid and not forseen, I have learned, for wisdom, which is t h e worker of all things, taught me. The Book of Wisdom ■n TO KNOW THE DISPOSITION In the years that are to come, you, Abbey men of 1961, will open this book with fond remembrance of those many days of happiness and hard work when you studied and lived and played under the inspi- ration and leadership of the Benedictine Monks. Led by the very able and wonderful Right Reverend Abbot Walter A. Coggin, these dedicated men have molded you and shaped you and your way of life. Even until the day you pass from this world, their influence will have a marked influence upon you and all that you do. Under the Crusader banner you have lived and, we know, have learned to be men- -men in whom honor stands above all else. Loyalty and inner strength, kindness and compassion, love of God and fellowman--all these attributes and many more have been instilled in you, to be passed on in turn to your children; they shall stand as monuments to your achievements as a student at Belmont Abbey College. You are truly Abbeymen . OF THE WHOLE WORLD = ' , p 1 i y l ■ p ' V J - mJ A rare moment of concentration? According to my slide rule . . . AND THE VIRTUES OF THE ELEMENTS i H HI Hi In his courses, the student studies the primary elements, air, earth, fire, and water. He does so in order that he may understand the chemistry of the universe, the machinations of the heavens, the mutability of the seasons, the po- tency of the sun, and the impreg- nability of the seas. miL ' i mimfimiA jpvrwTTioPTvgnwnvT w 5fie Beginning T N . NH V k M If ;-U K ma wm Mfi m.. 1 h K. - : l f;--1 ■ ■ 1 ; w Our parents escort us on this embarkation to manhood. The beginning of every school year brings new joys and sorrows, people and places, classes and clubs. We renew old acquaintances, break bread with new ones, and develop lasting friendships. Some of us are, at first, lost in this commencing of college; some of us are old hands well adjusted to the scheme of things; and some of us return for the last time. The talkathon is on! The freshman ' s first and most familiar sight. Food for the heart. The first semester ' s flag-raising ceremony. A Marsian minstrel. Work and Pray. Who ' s the skeleton, Steve? Love is a many-splendored thing. And now I lay me down to sleep. Sfic Griding L mm Entering the church in academic procession. The raising of the flag. We have raised the flag in glory to our country and our God. We have marched be- hind these priestly monks into blessed benediction and marched again into our sol- emn convocation. In this solemn ceremony, we view our friends, parents, fa- culty, and cl as s m ates. To these people we are indebted; for they have helped to make us men, full grown in the wis- dom of knowledge and under- standing and in the love of God and fellow man. We take, in hand, our diploma, thanking God for all these people, who have made us persevere unto the end. . . .we view our friends, parents, faculty, and class- mates. We take, in hand, our diploma, thanking God. mffinfmnBHuiijiijj We listen to the speeches of men more vAse than we; they give us guidance, hope and faith, and trust in liberty. The abbot then presents the honor- ary degrees to dedicated men. Then an awesome silence falls as the valedictory is given, for this is farewell. Then we march away in sad recessional. _ = : s . -. ' r C f 1 f •TV •1 17 i! ' ' f Honorary degrees were presented to Representative Basil L. Whitner , Monsignor John Tracy Ellis, General Alfred M. Gruenther, and Colonel Francis J. Beatty by Abbot Walter A. Coggin. The Abbot presents an honorary degree to Representative Basil L. Whit- ner. Then we march away in sad recessional. ' H APPRECIATION TO FATHER IGMTIllSKLOSEK,O.S.B. We, the members of the Spire Staff, have set this page aside in appreciation to Fr. Ignatius, who contributed greatly to the in- itial stage of development of this annual. We are deeply indebted to him for his in- valuable ideas, guidance and assistance. We were indeed sad that he had to leave us for other duties at Catholic University; but, regardless this book still bears many designs which were his. wBummnmmm AFPREtl4TI0. TO FATHER KEWETH CEVER, 0. S. B. This page has been set aside, in appre- ciation to a priest without whose assistance this annual probably would not be. We, the Spire Staff, wish to thank our sponsor, Fr. Ke nneth, for all his stern determination and invaluable assistance. When things would get a little rough, and we would get a little lax; it was always Father Kenneth, who would say, Well, I don ' t care if this book comes out now or next year ; and who would then sit down and begin work- ing on the book, himself. Mr. David Gorney. Teacher, registrar advisor. Many times moderator of Spire. Died Jan. 3, 1961. REQUIESCAT IN PACE Dr. Thomas Dooley. Doctor, humanitarian, friend. Honorary alumnus of Belmont Abbey College. Doctor honoris causa conferred June, 1958. To a man whose sense of humor brightens our days, whose repartee, at times, dismays us, we pay tribute. For the past four years we have viewed his tall, lanky figure shambling down the halls of B.A.C. He has become a part of us and he is looked upon with respect. We take great pleasure in dedicating the 1961 SPIRE to every- one ' s friend FATHER JOHN OETGEN, O.S.B. And Midst oj Sfie ' dimes ORGANIZATIONS THE SPIRE STAFF 1961 Co-editor and Layouts. 3 Business Manager M Stail artist. Jt Copy editor Robert B. Dante Henry W. Underhill Layouts General assistant. Thomas P. McDermott Trying to meet a deadline. Richard R. Jones We finished this book only after many trying experiences. For in- stance, there were many times when we thought a page complete only to discoverthatwedidn ' tknowthat guy inthethirdrowor what office some- one else held. We spent hours laying out pages, and then re-laying them out again; writing copy, only to con- dense it; alphabetizing, only to dis- cover a left out ' B ' . This book is not only a history of the year, but also a dedication to industrious men. STUDOT As government is the creation of people aris- ing from their needs, so too the Student Government is the product and instrument of the students, acting on their behalf as legislator, judge, repre- sentative, voice and link with the college admini- stration. By means of a new constitution, the Student Government has managed to accomplish new programs and re-establish old ones. Among these accomplishments are: a new constitution devised by the students with the aid of faculty consultation; the organization of an orientation program; the establishment of the Judiciary Board; the establishment and operation of a student sponsored film series; and the re -establishment of Belmont Abbey College in the United States National Student Association. Lisa Cronquist, Recording Secretary Lett to right. First row : C.K. Chan, K. Quick, T. Mc- Bain, R. Favarato, J. Mullen, P. O ' Leary, D. Ford, T. Grath,M.Mathis, J.Giermanski, L. Cronquist, J. Doyle, Calur and J. Eldrige. W. Norton and P. Butler. Second row: T. Ferguson, E. J 1 r 111 1 EXECUTIVE Left to right: D. Ford, treasurer; P. Butler, vice-president; J. Giermanski, president; L. Cron- quist, recording secretary; Bob Favarato, secretary. LEGISLATIVE Left to right; P. O ' Leary, E. Bain, W. Norton, T. McGrath, T. Cahir, P. Butler, and J. Doyle. Left to right: K. Quick, J. Eldrige, J. Mullen, C.K. Chan, T. Ferguson, and M. Mathis. What about those telephones, Giermanski? linRARY ciRa[ Left to right: Bob Favarato, John Cadmus, Bob Dante, Jim Giermanski and Lisa Cronquist. Not pictured: Mr. George Herndl, moderator. This organization, composed of students and faculty who are interested in literature and the creative arts, meets at in- tervals of from two to three weeks. Members select by vote certain novels, plays, or pieces of poetry to be read, analysed, and discussed at the following meeting. A group leader , usually the person who first suggested the chosen work, prepares an informal address to help guide the discussion. For the constant donation of their time and hospitality, the club owes Mr. and Mrs. Herndl a debt of gratitude. CONTACT STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF STAN NORTON ASSOCIATE EDITOR JOHN CAVEN FEATURE EDITORS DON OAT LEY BOB FAVARATO SPORTS JOHN CAVEN ARTIST ANDY LAIEWSKI CIRCULATION ROOM 322 PHOTOGRAPHER. . .JERRY McCLUSKEY SPECIAL WRITERS BOB SIEBERT DAVID BALLENTINE CHARLES McILHINNEY MIKE LANGE STEVE HODUUK JOHN MAHER KEVIN GORMLEY JIM LYTLE DEZMOND WATERS UNDERDOG ??? ADVISOR FR. EUGENE Contact Staff. Lefttorlght: John Maher, Bob Favarato, Pete D ' Agos- tino, Andy Laiewski, Bob Siebert, Steve Hodulik, John Caven and Ben Cornelius. In center: Stan Norton. CONTACT, student newspaper, published monthly, carrying campus news, editorials, and literary articles, provides an outlet for the journalistic ventures of the students. John Caven, associate editor, and Stan Norton, editor. a HB UNDERDOGS MANNERINO AND DONDERO Fresh off the press I 31 Photographer Jerome McCluskey Advisor Father Eugene The Contact staff examines its work. Artist Andrew Laiewski I 1 mmm ciub I -1r % Letttoright. First row: Klingensmith, Mendel, M. Cunning- ham, R. Gardner, Mullen, Pettie, Leffler, Chan, Underhill. Second row : Caven, Norton, Ford, McCorry, Molteni, Lytle, Tagley, Falletta. Third row : Malinowski, Favarato, J. Doyle, Mannerino, Dante, A. Lange, McGrath, Dondero. Fourth row: Laiewski, Ferguson, Giermanski, Carroll, Trott, Bohorfoush. Fifth row: D. Doyle, Von Bargen. Vice-President Jim Mullen with a jump shot. President Carl Leffler at a Monogram dance. Without this wonderful group of men, campus life would be incomplete. The Monogram Club is composed of students who have earnedtheir letter in one or more major sports. Its purpose is to promote loyalty, school spirit and good sportsmanship. Only by hours of hard work as athletes and leaders have they come into this organization. Secretary Jim Sparrow. mm an John Bender Don LeBer Another organization and definitely an important one is the Science Club. To those members who do not plan to follow a scientific course, the club gives an opportunity to acquire in- formation about matters of interest. These may prove helpful to the student in later Ufe, r egardless of his place in the world. And, naturally, to those who are seeking a place in the scienti- fic field, the club endeavors to give first hand accounts of what the results should be if they honestly apply their efforts. Members have frequent opportunity to hear and interview prominent men of science. David Bohorfoush SQUIRf!; The Squire Club is an informal organization of students whose aim is to aid the Crusader varsity teams. Their motto is: Student-- Quick --Unity- -In --R esounding-- E ssential- -Spirit. Carl Leffler is president anc David Bohorfoush is secretary treasurer. First row, left to right: Carl Leffler, Pete D ' Agostino, Tom Ferguson. Middle row : Denny Ford, Jack Doyle, Pete McCorry, Tom McGrath, Augie Lange. Back row : Andy Laiewski, Bob Favarato and Dave Bohorfoush. nmm mn uu First row : Joe Eldrige, Pete McCorry, Dr. Losty, Nick Williams, and A. K. Cheek. Second row : Steve Amato, Ken Qviick, Jim Carroll and Joe FaUetta. Third row: Stan Norton, Leo Heifer and Rick Lundquist. The Business Club is designed to provide the business student contact with business leaders and groups. Speakers from in- dustry are invited once a month to a luncheon-meeting to ad- dress the group. One other meeting per month is held at which the students themselves discuss current topics. Dr. Losty is faculty mod- erator of the club. Nick Williams, president; Dr. Losty, moderator; Pete McCorry, vice-president; Rick Lundquist, secretary -treasurer. 37 i SADIT JOHJI BERCHMAf S SOCIETY First row: A. Taquechel, R. Williams, J. McCormack, S. Hodulik. Second row: A. Santillan, T. Jancola, J. McAlpin, D. Dondero, E. Bain. Third row: W. Reaney, Fr. Benedict, M. Manerino, M. Vona. Fourth row: G. Bain, N. Stragand, J. Sturdivant, H. Conroy. Fifth row: J. Lytle, M. Nails, J. McGuinness. Sixth row: B. Egan, C. Letfler, D. Doyle, J. Mullen and R. Favarato. •? ' «• ■ This is an organization whose main objective is to prepare college stu- dents to assist at the liturgical ser- vices in the Cathedral. The impor- tance of young altar boys at the sacred ceremonies cannot be overempha- sized. To witness the young men as they take part in the holy rites is an inspiring sight. Fr. Benedict McDer- mott is the moderator. As a social group, they join to- gether in the banquet hall for a feast of their own at the completion of the scholastic year. FOR CHRIST i D SAI T RE EDICT Abbot Walter receives the Oblates. The Abbey fosters devotion to St. Benedict and urges the Catholic stu- dents to associate themselves more closely with the ideal Benedictine family by joining the Oblates of St. Benedict. The members share in the community feeling and the spiritual benefits of the Benedictine Order. m OBlAnS OF SAINT BENEDICT Oblates Tom Corcoran, Bob Early, J.D. SturtUvant and Jim Fiore. T CLUB Pete McCorry, president; John Harrington, vice- president and Bob Siebert, secretary-treasurer. Belmont Abbey College Service Club is the organization which renders as- sistance in all athletic contests and college events, such as home basketball games, the bulk of all its work. Of equal importance is the help given by those who act as ushers for certain special events. The aims of this organization are to show good will and understanding to visitors to the Abbey and to afford an opportunity for self -improvement, experience and preparation for successful living. Originally, freshmen were excluded from membership, but since they have demonstrated great interest in BACSC, membership has been extended to them. The rewards of the Service Club are great. Those who fulfill the required number of working hours are entitled to receive a varsity letter (a varsity numeral for freshman) and to attend the annual athletic banquet held at the end of the year. BAC ' s ambassadors to the public. 40 Pete on the job. Very important services. Where the boys are. 41 m WIV[S ' AU IllAliY Mrs. Mary Cook (advisor), Mrs. Jean Moore, Sarah Mitchem, Marie Hunt, Pat Justus, Kay Mont- gomery, Anne Davis, Nell Connor. , The heck with the calories ! '  3i Future Abbeymen? Sarah (Mrs. Luther) Mitchem, president; Marie (Mrs. Boyce) Hunt, vice-president; Pat (Mrs. James) Justus, secretary; Nell (Mrs. Harry) Connor, treasurer. With SO many married students enrolled at Belmont Abbey Coilege,inorderthattheir wives may become better acquainted and discuss the mutual problems confronting them, the Wives ' AuxiUary was formed and held its first meeting in February of 1956. A get acquainted picnic is held at the beginning of the first semester and the Christmas party for the children is an annual event. Well, how ' bout that! ' What do you want Cuthie to bring you for Christmas? ' L[nUII[ AND [NHRTAIN Although seriously handicapped by the lack of an auditorium, the committee on Lectures and Entertain- ment, under the chairmanship of Fr. Kenneth, endeavors to bring to our campus the best available in the way of lecturers, entertainers and other cultural activities. In October Dr. John F. Mahoney of Duquesne Uni- versity addressed the student body on Liturgy and Christian Form. In January Sister Cleophas , R.S.M.. of Mount St. Agnes College, Baltimore, spoke on The Plays of T.S. Eliot. On January 7th. what is believed to be the first jazz concert on our campus took place in Haid gymnasium with the Nocturnes having this distinc- tion. John Knight plays Orestes In The Oresteia. Carol Keefe as Portia and Clyde Wadlow, Jr. as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. The Mid-winter art exliibit. Exhibiters include Fr. John, Fr. Kenneth, Sr. Theophane and freshman Mike Torma. MENT SERIES The greatest honor --that of giving the annual Abbot Vincent Lectures- -this year went to Sister Madeleva. C.S.C., president of St. Mary ' s College, Southbend, Indiana. Sister spoke on The Forming and Informing of Poetry (Feb. 1), The Philosopher and the Poet (Feb. 2) and The Story Behind the Song (Feb. 3). For the past five years the internationaUy famous Players Incorporated have been our guests under the auspices of this committee. This year Abbeymen thrill- ed to performances of The Merchant of Venice and The Orestia (March 19th. and 20th.) Serving with Fr. Kenneth on this committee are Ft. John, Fr m m SIGMA C. K. Chan Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scho- lastic honor society for students, faculty and alumni of Catholic colleges and uni- versities. Gamma Iota is the chapter here at the Abbey. Its purposes are to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities, and to provide an intellectual meeting ground for its mem- bership which at present numbers seven persons with Mr. C.K. Chan as president. The Abbey ' s chapter has been spon- soring lectures by persons of distinction. To be eligible for membership, students must possess good moral character, a record of outstanding academic achieve- ment, and must have helped foster intel- lectual activities. To belong to D.E.S. is an honor sought by many but won by few. Carroll Davis James Mahafee James Mullen Veliki Gpsilon Sigma Scroll Ronald Woolvnne Donald Johnson Grayson Kellar James Ma ha fee Meurice Mathis Thomas MiUigan Mrs. Barbara Moore James Mullen John Munzenrider Rev. John Oetgen, O.S.B. Charles O ' Leary George Oliff Frank Schafstedde Louis Seaman Robert A. Smith Ray Star Mrs. Ruth Stroui Dennis Sullivan i Lewis Tart William Teagui ijjiij)iiiiiiiin iL Piri KAPPA TH[TA Phi Kappa Theta brothers. Bottom row: Dick Buttimer, Tom McGrath, Father Eugene, Tom Target, Tom Corcoran. Second row: Tom Ferguson, Jack McCormack, and Pete Tagley. Third row: Dennis Ford, Jack Cabrey, Jack Pillion and Mike O ' Brien. Fourth row: Frank Brake, Ben Cornelius, Bill TuUer and Buzz Mendel. Top row: John McCaffrey, Carl Letfler and Keech Edelen. Mack on his flying mattress. Get that pledge ! Alpha Rho is the Abbey chapter of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. Some of the principle aims of this frater- nity are to encourage in its members the attainment of high scholastic standing; to make available to its members the example, environment and training that best characterize the university or college man; to identify students more closely with their college; to foster a more vigorous spirit of loyalty to the alma mater; and to promote in the social and intellectual spheres the best traditions of university or college life. The specific function of this fraternity is to pro- vide the aids necessary to so establish chapters that members may enjoy the rights and privileges of the fraternity to pursue freely a way of Ufe according to Catholic teaching in much the same way that they would were they living among their respective families. I What does dysphasia mean? Mrs. Biggs, housemother, and the brothers settle down to their cornucopian iare. There was this traveling salesman. Another ginger ale comin ' up! Pfzzzzzzzzzzzzz. . . What, no H 7 Mrs. Lay says this is an irregular verb. Phi Kappa Theta pledges. First row: Pat O ' Leary, Pete Rawlings, Don Parsons, Don Oatley and Mike McDonough. Second row: Jim Moore, Ed Johnson, Mike Torma, Bill Cunningham, Al Taylor, Al McDevitt and Dave Flaherty. Third row: Bill Devany, Ed Buttimer, Jerry Smith, Jerry Zoby. Fourth row: Bob Kelleher, Joe McDermott, Joe Reinhardt and Ted Bremekamp. I Have you changed your Band-Aids today? Eggs away! A slumber party ' at Phi Kap. m um [mm D Tau Kappa Epsilon, popularly caUed TEKE , is the largest social fraternity in the world. Theirs is the belief that the es- sential elements of true brotherhood are love , charity, and esteem. But above all else, this fraternity stands for Men. They consider no man from the stand point of those qualities, which he has not attained by personal effort. They stand for men whose manhood has with- stood the test of trying conditions. Sterling character and staunch uprightness are neces- sary qualifications for membership in the fraternity. A TEKE realizes that his first loyalty, his first devotion, and his first duty is to the educational institution where he matriculated. John Von Bargen,Sergeant-at -Arms; John Harrington, Treasurer; Jim Mullen, Chaplain; John Caven, Vice-President; Stan Norton, President; Jim Lytle, Pledge-Master; Mario Mannarino, Historian; C. K. Chan, Secretary. BROTHERS - left to right. 1st row C.K. Chan, John Har- rington, Dick Dondero, Hank Underhill, John Korte, Steve HoduUk. 2ndrow Ed Dunn, Danny Doyle, Pete D ' Agostino, John Smith, Witney Norton. 3rd row Ronnie Rogowski, John Von Bargen, John Caven, Jim Mullen, Rick Lundquist. 4th row Mike Powell, Frank Molteni, Jim Neely, Bob Fava- rato,JimmyEUas,MattSabino. 5th row Mario Mannarino, Tex McGraw, Jim Lytle, Charlie Zondorak, Chuck Mc- Ilhinney, Stan Norton. Pl[DG[S •  The monster and the runt. T.P. McDermott on the receiving end. 55 Left to right: Frank Brake, John McCormack, Mr. Hanahan, Stan Norton and Dick Dondero. INTER-FRilTEIiNITY COMMISSION The Inter-Fraternity Commission of Belmont Abbey College has been duly established through the action of the Student Government. The object of this organization is to promote and perpetuate the best interests of Belmont Abbey College and the fraternities associated with the college and to insure cooperation among the fraternities and be- tween them and college authorities. Membership consists of two members from each fraternity and one faculty member appointed by the Dean of Students. It is within the jurisdiction of this commission to make regulations concerning rushing, pledging and initiation procedures, and to impose suitable sanctions to msure their observance. ' r ' W m ;j. MR. RICHARD WALTER DONDERO MR. CARL THEODORE LEFFLER MISS MEURICE R. MATHB wwt MR. KENNETH G. QUICK ACTIVITIES CHRISTMAS FORMAL Pat Butler, Jim Giermanski, Bob Favarato. Pat Dell Williams, Mary Ash, June Meyers. I hope he doesn ' t catch me. The Christmas Formal, sponsore d by the Sophomore class, was quite a success. Those attending found the music of Baxter Potts quite danceable and the Charlotte Veterans Club nicely decorated by the hard working Sophomores. DarUngl You saved the last dance for me! - CHRISTMAS DINNER-DANCE Just before Christmas vacation Father Ignatius held a dinner -dance in the Student Lounge for all Abbey students. The food, supplied by the cafeteria, quickly vanished; the dance that followed was a whopping success. Thank you. Father Ignatius. Stop me now, Giermanski. ...KAMPUS School Now stop it, Stan. ' F---I---GH--T Did you see that? Yea, Abbey! Guess who ate at school? Oh, when the Saints. . . They had a close-out sale at Ivey ' s. ' Now, spin! One, two, three, KICK. 71 T atms Dr. John J. Bender Mr. Mr Leonard D ' Agostino Mr. Mrwwames DiMuro Mr. Mrs. John Doyle Mrs. John Dunn MiSlsjCatherine V. Faughnam Mr. Mrs. Caesar Favarato Mr. Mrs. Russell Ficke Mr. Mrs. Charles Flaherty Mr. Mrs. Earle Ford ; Mr. Mrs. James GravesTJr. Mr. Mrs. Salvatore Guzzo Mr. Mrs. William Kelly Mr. Mrs. Henry Koi W Lt. Co l. Ladislaus ,. i. ' y ■ Mrs Josep .Ajj rs. Robert Mr. Mr Pllliam Maloney Donder qaas Lofton n ■m Mr. Mrs. Lawrence McGayhey Mr. Mrs. Frank Malteni Mr. Mrs. John Mdf omery Mr. Mrs. Gordon Moore Mr. Mrs. J. WiUard NaUs Mr. Mrs. Stanley Nortoij Mr. Mrs. Russell Parsons Mr. Mrs. WilUs Powell Mr. Mrs. James Rankin Mr. Mrs. Edward Rogowski Mr. Mrs. Anthony Sacca Mr. Mrs. M.C. Saylor Mrs. Robert A. Siebert Mr. Mrs. Donald Sowers tin Spotts , thony Stupasky _ — s!T hilip Taglejj Mr. Mrs. Thon Lt. Col. Mr- Mr. Mrs. Pete ugo Pa Mr. JMrs. (| i s;i.s_ .... And 5fie Cfianges oj Sesisons, Gfie Natures oj Civing Creafures, And Rage oj Wild Beasts, 5fie 3orce of U inds.... Mr. Howard Humpy Wheeler, Director of Athletics. ATHLETIC Mr. Ted P.T. Crunkleton, Baseball Coach. Mr. Al The Fox McGuire, Basketball Coach. Al McGuire, Howard Wheeler, Ted Crunkleton. D[PAItTM[NT Belmont Abbey has risen to high glories in the past decade not merely through good fortune but under the capable guidance of a stable athleUc department. It has managed to combine the wisdom that comes with age and experience with the well- directed and energetic aspirations of youth. Mr. Wheeler, who previously had led the Abbey to football fame in the Junior College division, is always ready with the needed facts and figures. Firey Al McGuire has the unique talent of being able to spot youthful ability to pack his powerhouse five. Mr. Mc- Guire has succeeded in giving the Abbey the intangibles that are necessary for a winning basketball schedule. The latest addition to the staff, coach Crunkleton, has managed to become a friend to the student body. The great amount of spirit shown in the intramural program is due mainly to his organizing and scheduling a complete program. For this we all are very grateful. Father Bertrand, Soccer Coach. Abbey pays a tribute to Lenoir Rhyne ' s No. 1 football team. This may also be used by Coach McGuire as an option play for his hard-hitting Yankees. Q.B. Joe Butts has aperfect throw- ing percentage to his double-dunking end Danny Doyle. Good food + talent + Bro. Eugene = winning team. |l .. 1960-61 BISKETBILL SCHEDULE mm h m Dec. 8 Pfelffer Feb. 1 ■■ Jacksonville 10 Elon 8 Lenoir Rhyne Jan. 21 Presbyterian 11 Georgia Southern 23 Pembroke 22 Fort Gordon (Exhibition) Left to right: First row . Jim Lytle, John McGuiness (manager), Jim Mullen (captain). Second row . Steve Young, Pete Tagley, Joe Butts, Bernie Brennan, Jerry Smith. Third row. Joe McDermott, Danny Doyle, John Von Bargen, Bill Ficke and Al McCay. 1960-61 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AWAY GAMES Dec. 1 Furman Jan. 13 Presbyterian 3 High Point 14 Newberry 13-15 Christmas Collegiate 19 Lenoir Rhyne Tournament, Quantico, Va. 28 Appalachian 28-30 Winged Foot Tournament Feb. 13 Pfeiffer New York City. Mar. 1 Georgia Southern Jan. 4 Niagara, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 3 Mississippi Southern 5 St. Bonaventure, Olean, N.Y. 7 Catawba Abbey fans will not soon forget the game we lost by a whistle. But sweet revenge was ours when we played L.R. on a neutral court. The beginning. The ending. OhW m (Meif ' s Cheerleaders . First row, 1 to r, Peggy Harper, Pat Dell Wil- Uams, Karen Pigott. Back row, 1 to r, Karen Maosha, Martha O ' Neil, Bobbie Maschke, Teresa Palombit, and Mary Pat Harper. Onward Abbey ! Is everybody happy? Tk Solri! Go- Marckw in, Ring -around the Bonfire. Up for the Abbey. P Y ' Bd V l4 f ' i • Answering the call. UORES Fur man 58 Crusaders 54 Crusaders 74 High Point 55 Crusaders 64 Elon 50 Crusaders 72 Pfeiffer 61 Crusaders 66 Philadelphia Textile 64 Crusaders 64 Jacksonville 60 Marines 84 Crusaders 62 Winged Foot Tournament Crusaders 73 St. Michael (Vt.) 71 Winged Foot Tournament Crusaders 86 N.Y.A.C. 70 Crusaders 76 Catawba 55 Niagara 72 Crusaders 48 St. Bonaventure 75 Crusaders 63 Futile Furman 54 ' With stars in their eyes. Levitation Hail, noble Boots Gladiator ' s row. Doyle delivers. SCORES Crusaders 60 Presb5 erian 51 Newberry 62 Crusaders 59 Lenoir Rhyne 65 Crusaders 64 Crusaders 50 Presbyterian 42 Crusaders 66 Pembroke 5 6 Crusaders 75 Appalachian 7 1 Crusaders 71 Jacksonville 70 Crusaders 59 Lenoir Rhyne 55 Crusaders 73 Georgia Southern 5i Crusaders 84 Pfeilfer 74 Crusaders 72 Fort Gordon 63 Free one for the Ficker. Look! It ' s alive! What now, coach? Not the elbow, John! Iv SW Two ' s a crowd She ' s cool! Redzo to the rescue! Who ya shovin? [V ' Afr Gee, I hope he makes that shot. How ' s zat feel? For the fourth consecutive year, our Crusaders attained national recognition. Once again we were invited to the N.C.A.A. regionals in Tennes- see. This is a fine tribute to both coach McGuire and his Damn Yankees . Since their arrival, they have spurred a record of 37 conse- cutive victories in Haid Gym- nasium, bringing the Abbey closer to big-time basketball than ever before believed possible. 3i ui D! TH[ COLlEGIAnS iiAMifttt bottom, leftto right: Ann James, Gail Buckley, Pat Chamberlain, Sandy Monsour, Kitty Cleaver, Mary Abce Hall. Middle : Stella Parsons, Evelyn Perez, Terry Carbone, JuUa Sach, Ginl Mahalik. Top- Sue EUen Robmson, Gail Beauvais, Joan Falardeau, Connie Clements, Louise Brooks, Diane CaTiTt and Diane Cooper. • H ' - « 4 They certainly can can-can. ! 4 f A i Hup. . .two. . .tliree. . Jour. Adding color and rhythm to the Abbey ' s home games were the CoUegiates. These Sacred Heart girls are to be congratulated on their excellent and novel performance, which was the product of their many hours of practice. M .u - Xi BASEBALL MARCH APRIL 13 Lenoir Rhyne 7 Pembroke 15 Wofford 8 Pembroke 17 High Point 14,15 Fort Gordon 21 Lenoir Rhyne 18 Pfeiffer 24 Pfeiffer 20 Pembroke 25 Hampton Sydney 25 Davidson 28 High Point MAY 29 Cornell 33 Wofford Coach Crunkleton and Muggsie McGuinness. The Abbey ' s nine, this year, will be proof of the addage Experience is the best teacher. This year ' s team will have veterans in seven positions. The new coach, Ted Crunkleton, ' should add immensely to the fight of the team. The schedule includes several early games which will make or break the season. Mr. Crunkleton has gained the confidence of the play- ers, by displaying a complete knowledge of the game, which can ' t help but show in those close games. 9 Sa m %- Sad Sam Lange Abbey ' s own Yogi The City of Richmond has produced two stalwart pitchers who should put the Abbey back on the winning way. Bobby Ayers, a right hander, possesses the poise necessary for a winning pitcher. Augie Lange proved he had what it takes last year by starting all but three of the Abbey tilts. Any time these two winning machines might falter, BiUKeUy, a Brooklyn boy with one year ' s experience, is the coach ' s answer. Bill might be seen anywhere on the field, but he specializes in short pitching stints known as game -saving. Bp5 . ' it w Look out Mudville Jolting, jolly John! fkftm Running Ronnie Terrible Tom? -Wr -  Thumping Ted Potent Pat I ' M I  ■ ( .  X ' r Why a game after the night before? l! r Wait till I get my spikes ! Hey John! Thou shalt not steal ! hm It ' s all in the hands, not in the face --Ronme Gardner. How many stitches on that one, Mai? Manager CASEY MAKER Manhattans f or the winners; water for the losers. Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks. r Is that a tip from the top coach? I Rrrriiiiiiip ! ! .Jfh na BRHI RIFl[ CLUB The rifle club was formed to promote marksmanship, good fellowship, and sportsmanship. The members are a very earnest group who are content to remain unseen, though not unheard, for they make their appearance on the rifle range amidst the austere confines of the Administration Building ' s fourth floor. The team is coached by Sergeant Roy Costner of the local police force who seeks to instill in the group a better understanding and handUng of firearms. The BAC Rifle Club is a recognized member of the National Rifle Association of America, and it is through hard and honest effort that the team maintains its high standing in this organization. See. . .it ' s just as easy as the prone position. On the right: kneeling : Don Neuland, Glen Davis, Joe Oli- ver . standing: Sgt. Costner, Pat O ' Meara, Paul Twomey and Bob Dante. The Sarge relaxes. Bob Dante. . .he does everything the hard way. Left to right: Jimmy Williams, Mike Lange and Jack Doyle The art of concentration. •?  fl: Vr-;-,,; . :V m ■ - - ,s ' ' ; ; ' i; Mr. Doyle, The Ballentine Blaster. ' INTRAMURAL FOOTRAU Kneeling: Bill Cunningham, John Korte, Ronnie Gardner and Pat O ' Leary, Standing: Mike Nails, Mike Powell, Tom Cahir, Joe Kuhn, Augie Lange, Charlie Zondorak and Robbie Lighthart. WINS-LOSES Freshman Colts over Freshman Cardinals Sophomore Stealers over Senior Browns Sophomore Steelers over Freshman Colts Sophomore Steelers over Junior Giants Sophomore Steelers over Freshman Cardinals Junior Giants over Senior Browns Junior Giants over Freshman Cardinals Junior Giants over Freshman Colts Senior Browns over Freshman Cardinals Senior Browns over Freshman Colts This grinning bunch of Crusaders, pictured above, combined their talents to capture the intramural football championship. Never de- feated, scored upon only twice, the Sophomore Steelers dominated the field once again this year. Quarterback, Tom Cahir; defensive ace, Mike Nails; and speed merchants, Pat O ' Leary and Mike Powell played an important role in winning the big games and, finally, winning the season. , Sophomores Zondorak, O ' Leary, B. Cunningham, Nails, Cahlr, Kuhn, Korte and Powell in the lineup. Chaaaaaaarrrrrrge I Ring around the rosey? Get off the lawn ! S.-Sv iil t« Tennis anyone? Oooh! I ' m ticklish! Beautiful scenery! INTRAMURAL RASKHRAll SCORES Juniors 46 Sophomores 43 Senior Has Beans 69 Sophomores 55 Senior Has Beens 46 Freshman Midgets Senior Has Beens 63 Juniors 32 Sophomores 50 Juniors 36 Senior Has Beens 56 vs Freshman Rebels 38 vs Freshman Shotguns35 vs Freshman Midgets 47 vs Freshman Rebels 25 vs Juniors 40 vs Freshman Shotguns (forfeit) vs Freshman Rebels 52 vs Freshman Shotguns28 vs Freshman Midgets 44 vs Freshman Midgets 31 vs Sophomores 42 Freshman Shotguns 53 vs Freshman Rebels 45 Sophomores 41 vs Juniors 40 Freshman Midgets 51 vs Freshman Rebels 32 Senior Has Beens 50 vs Freshman Shotguns46 TOURNAMENTS Sophomores 52 vs Freshman Rebels 31 Freshman Midgets 57 vs Freshman Shotguns44 Senior Has Beens 54 vs Sophomores 45 Freshman Midgets 36 vs Juniors 27 Senior Has Beens 58 vs Freshman Midgets 46 CHAMPIONS: SENIOR HAS BEENS The 1961 Intramural Basketball Championship belongs to the Senior Class. The way to victory was engineered by Captain Spats Sparrow. Sparrow ' s three years of varsity experience could not be overcome. The team carried two men in double figures: Jim Sparrow ' s 20-plus points and Thad Malinowski ' s 15 points per game. Snapper Doyle and Keech Edelen and Jim Carroll provided enough scoring punch to pull the team over some rough spots. Pete McCorry and Mario Mannerino rounded out the Has Beens who had what it took. TURK[Y RACE Tom Jancola, second; BUI Egan, first; Tex McGraw, third. standing (left to right): Frank Molteni, John Caven, Carl Leffler, Ronnie Rogowski and Cash Haggerty. KneeUng: Jim Caltagirone, C.K. Chan, Vinnie Hirsch, Paul Naughton and Hank Underhill. Look, Mom, no racket. i V . r ' Mr. Jack Hanahan, tennis coach. 1 r r A ■  I An alert net play bj Hank. Sparky smashes a backhand across the net. J9 •• Vr ■ «axr«a ilf mm r 1 C.K. gets ready for a hard re- turn. Hi ' fL The 1961 edition of the Abbey ' s tennis team was plagued by youth- fulness, inexperience and a rugged schedule. Only three returnees from last year ' s squad- -Hank Underhill, Jim Caltagirone and C.K. Chan--had any experience in college tennis. Especially missed this year was last year ' s No. 1 player, Dennis Dickinson who dropped out of school. Vinnie Hirsch, a transfer from Fairmont State, along with Cash Haggerty and Paul Naughton, two freshmen, and Frank Molteni, Ronnie Rogowski and John Caven, other new- comers, helped shoulder the burden of Abbey ' s toughest tennis schedule in years. ' . i .V ?i . i 1 3 :«f:V.; jg£. ■, r jsi Carl ' s service form looks terrific ! Father Bertrand gives his fine team a little pep talk. Stop that baU, Leffler ! Let me have this one, Mai. mm Team starts back to the field. Watch out for Madman Molteni ! That ' s using your head, Mike! Abbey 2 vs. Davidson 7 Abbey vs. Pfeiffer 6 Abbey _1_ vs.. Emory 0_ - J -. ft s? .- jiL- _ - ■ - .■ yix,_ 15 .7. Abbey vs. U.N.C. 5 Abbey vs. Keiffer 3 Abbey vs. Warren Wilson 1 Abbey vs. Emory 4 Jwrfi =-; The pause that refreshes. - ■ -•■-n - ' ' :..;v-v - ' :-- r-j y«« ' I got the man, you get the ball, Mai. Big Thad, M.V.P. Congratulations, Don, Rookie of the Year. The Very Reverend John A, Oetgen, O.S.B., President And Alterations Oj Gfieir Courses, Belmont Abbe College Belmont, North Carolina A Message from the President The pages of this book are already drenched in nostalgia. Autumn scenes from this very year light one along a hundred paths of mennones. And as the years pass, those memories will grow not less dim but, by becoming increasingly symbolic of your youth, will glow with a special splendor. The Spire of ' 61 will, however, fail in its purpose if it serves only to stir up a yearning for past days. Part of the inten- tion of the editors has been to provide a concrete reminder of those ideals under which you have studied, ideals which should character- ize your actions in all the years lying before you. Armed with the principles taught you at the Abbey, you can ill afford to be feeble venturers in so wide a world as you now enter. The burden and the privilege of making a beneficial contribution to Life is inescap- ably yours. It is our hope that Spire will assist you from time to time to see in its pages . . .golden days, fruitful of golden deeds, With joy and love triumphing, and lair Truth. ADMINISTRATION The Right Reverend Abbot Walter A. Coggin, O.S.B., Chancellor The Very Reverend Cuthbert E, Allen, O.S.B., Vice Chancellor . li :-- -r Mr. John P. Smith Assistant to the Treasurer Fr. Martin Hayes, O.S.B., treasurer. Bro. Matthew, O.S.B. Assistant to the Treasurer. Fr. Sebastian Doris, O.S.B. Director of Maintenance. OFFICE STAFF Miss Josephine Dunn, Health Officer, plies her trade. Miss Alexandrine Louradour Secretary to the Academic Dean Mrs. Mary Cook, Executive Secretary of Administration. Mrs. Iris Haverty, secretary to the Faculty. Benedict R. Berry Instructor In Philosophy A.B., St. Benedict ' s College; Ph.L., Laval University, Ph.D., Ibid., pending Rev. Anselm G. Biggs, O.S.B., Chair- man, Department of History, Pro- fessor of History, Instructor in Latin Greek A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University ryt • y Very Rev. Cuthbert E. Allen, O.S.B. Chancellor of the College; Professor of Sociology and History A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; A.M., Catholic University; Graduate Studies, University of N. C; LL.D., St. Vincent College Very Rev. Alcuin H. Baudermann, O.S.B. A.B., St. Anselm ' s College, S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary Assistant Librarian Rev. Julian F. Burt, O.S.B. Instructor in Philosophy Fordham University; St. Francis College; St. John ' s College; Grad- uate Studies, Fordham University; St. Francis Seminary; Catholic University 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., Cath- olic University ROT Rev. Jude G. Cleary, O.S.B. Academic Dean; Instructor in Math- ematics B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Tech.; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary Fr. Bonaventure J. Denk, O.S.B. Laboratory Assistant B.S., University of Illinois Rev. Sebastian T. Doris, O.S.B. Director of Maintenance; Professor of Theology A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; M.A. , Cath- olic University Mr. Ted Crunkleton Instructor In Physical Education A.B., Belmont Abbey College Rev. Kenneth A. Geyer, O.S.B. Assistant Dean of Students; Instructor in Music and English Mus.B., St. Benedict ' s College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; Graduate Studies, St. John ' s University and Catholic University Mr. David J. Gorney Assistant Professor of Public Speaking, Dramatics English Ph.B., Loyala University (Chicago); M.A. , Northwestern University Mr. George C. Herndl Acting Chairman, Dept. of Englisii; In- structor in English A.B., M.A., Catholic University; Ph.D., University of N.C. (pending) Rev. David Kessinger, O.S.B. Librarian A.B., Mount St. Mary ' s; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; Graduate Studies. Catholic University Mr. John Hanahan, Jr. Assistant Professor of Spanish Geology B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., ibid.; Graduate Studies, ibid. Rev. Martin W. Hayes, O.S.B. Treasurer of the College; Assistant Professor of Business Administration; A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; Graduate Studies, Villanova University Rev. Ignatius S. Klosek, O.S.B. Instructor in Sociology A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary and Pontif- icia Universita Gregoriana Rev. Eugene H. Kusterer, O.S.B. Dean of Students A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; Graduate Studies, Catholic University Kftnp Mrs. Frances Giraudet Lay Ph.B., University of Paris Certificat d ' Etudes Superieures, ibid. Sr. M. Annella Lynn, R.S.M. Chairman, Dept. of Sociology; Pro- fessor of Sociology A.B., Trinity College; A.M., Ph.D., Catholic University Dr. Joseph A. Mathews Chairman, Dept. of Chemistry; Pro- fessor of Chemistry A.B., Regis College; M.S., Holy Cross College; Catholic University; Ph.D., Georgetown University Dr. James A. Losty Chairman, Dept. of Business Administration; Professor of Economics A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University Rev. Edmund F. McCaffrey, O.S.B. Instructor in Social Sciences A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; Graduate Studies, Catholic University; Assis- tant Dean of Students Mr. Alfred J. McGuire Instructor in History Physical Education; Basketball Coach A.B., St. John ' s University Mr. Garland V. Moore Instructor in Transportation B.S.. Howard College; Further Studies, College of Advanced Traffic Mr. John A. Mraz Instructor in Business Law A.B.. University of North Carolina; LL.B., University of North Carolina Rev. Matthew T. McSorley, O.S.B. Professor of English A.B., St. Benedict ' s College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; M.S.. ViUanova University; Graduate Studies, New York University Rev. Paul R. Milde, O.S.B. Chairman, Department of Education A.B., St. Francis College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey College; A.M., Catholic University; Graduate Studies, ibid. Very Rev. John A. Oetgen, O.S.B. President of College A.B., St. Benedict ' s College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey College; J.C.B., Ponti- ficio Ateneo Lateranense; Graduate Studies, Oxford University; Graduate Studies, University of North Carolina Rev. Bertrand A. Pattison, Obl.S.B. Chaplain Panton College (Lincolnshire, England); Olton Seminary (Birmingham, England); Capuchin Theological Seminary (Crawley, Sussex); Dip. Pol. Soc. Sc, Oxford University; Newspaper Institute of America (New York) Mr. Edward Paul Patton, Jr. Instructor in Transportation A.B., University of Virginia; Graduate Studies, University of Virginia; Grad- uate Studies, University of Tennessee; Cand. M.S., University of Tennessee Mr. Cliarles H. Rapp Professor of Modern Languages Xavier University; A.B., George Wash- ington University; A.M., George Washington University; Catholic Uni- versity; University of Santiago de Compostela Very Rev. Bernard L. Rosswog, O.S.B. Chairman, Department of Theology; Professor of Theology; Instructor in Latin and Greek A.B., Belmont Abbey College; Belmont Abbey Seminary; St. Benedict ' s Seminary; S.T.B., Catholic University; S.T.L., ibid.; Piux X School of Music (New York); S.T.D., Catholic University Fr. Arthur H. Pendleton Laboratory Assistant B.S., (Text. Chem.) R. I. School of Design; M. S., Inst, of Textile Technology Mr. John P. Smith Assistant Professor of Accounting Business A.B., Davidson College; M.S., Univer- sity of North Carolina Rev. James K. Solari, O.S.B. Instructor in Philosophy Theology A.B., St. Benedict ' s College; Belmont Abbey Seminary; S.T.B., Pontificium Athenaeum Anselmianum; S.T.L., ibid. S.S.L., Pontificium Institutum Bibli- cum; Further Studies, Institute Cath- olique a Paris; Goethe Institute of Munich Rev. Joseph T. Tobin, O.S.B. Chairman, Department of Mathematics Physics; Professor of Mathematics Physics A.B., Belmont Abbey College; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; University of Notre Dame; M.S., University of Pennsylvania; Research, ibid. Mr. Maurice J. Walsh, Jr. Instructor in Accounting Christian Brothers College; University of Memphis Law School; B.C.S., North- western University; C.P.A. Mr. Walter L. Spear Instructor in Business Administratic Education; Director of Practice Education A.B., Catawba College; A.M., Duke University; Graduate Studies, ibid. Rev. Gabriel J. Stupasky, O.S.B. Director of Library A.B., Belmont Abbey College; Catholic University of America; Columbia University; S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary; B.S., in L.S., Rosary College. Mr. Howard A. Wheeler, Sr. Chairman, Department of Physical Education; Professor of Physical Education; Instructor in Political Science B.S., University of Illinois; Harvard University; Northwestern University; University of North Carolina Rev. Paul F. Carroll Instructor in Freshman Reading Course A.B., St. Francis College; M.A., St. Francis College; S.T.B., St. Francis Seminary I $ And All Sued tidings As Ave Hid And Not 3oveseen, 9 Have Lediined 3ox Wisdom, lyfiicfi 9s 5fie Wovkex o All Sfiings, Saugfif Me Left to Right: Pat Butler, Treasurer; Jack Doyle, President; Jerry Pettit, Secretary; Bob Baker, Student Government Representative. Not Pictured: Carl Leffler, Student Government Representative; John Von Bargen, Vice-President. SENIOR OFFICERS The academic year off icially opened when President Jack Doyle raised the Stars and Stripes to new glory in a very impressive ceremony held on the newly completed senior patio. Some were happy to once again reunite with old friends; others were not so happy since the ceremony for them symbolized the commencement of a new year of hard work. With the assistance of Jim Sparrow as interior decorator, the Senior Dance, held in the Gallagher Memorial Lounge, was a pleasant success. Music was furnished by Dixie ' s own Benny Goodman, Bob Warden. Publicity was handled by Joe O ' Neil. The seniors sponsored and lead a cavalcade of cars to Furman University for the opening game of the basketball season. Furmanfans were delighted with Sunshine Doyle ' s pre-game antics; they were not so delighted as they watched Goliath Von Bargen and Carl Leffler clear the boards of rebounds. Jim The Whip Mullen, operating like aWall Street executive kept the club together with his sensational play-making. ' As the year came to a fast end, seniors were challenged by comprehensives, but, with sword in hand, they triumphed over them Uke true Crusaders. LARRY ABERNATHY Mount Holly. North Carolina JERRY ADAMS Bessemer City, North Carolina CHARLES ADCOCK Charlotte, North Carolina ROBERT BAKER Gastonia, North Carolina JERRY LEE BARKER Gastonia, North Carolina DAVro BOHORFOUSH Augusta, Georgia WILLIAM BOULUS Concord, North Carolina GUY BRIDGES Gastonia, North Carolina JOHN CADMUS Montclair, New Jersey JAMES CARROLL Mount Vernon, New York CHEE KEUNG CHAN Hong Kong, China JOSEPH COLETTA Burnsville, North Carolina HARRY CONNOR Gastonia, North Carolina CARROLL DAVIS Cramerton, North Carolina RICHARD DI MURO Rochester, New York RICHARD DONDERO River Edge, New Jersey DANIEL DOYLE Astoria, New York JOHN DOYLE Harrington, Rhode Island WILLIAM EDELEN La Plata, Maryland JOSEPH FALLETTA Norfolk, Virginia GEORGE FORTENBERY Bessemer City, North Carolina JAMES GIERMANSKI Grosse Point Woods, Michigan PRESTON GUITON Bessemer City, North Carolina LEO HELPER Gastonia, North Carolina STEVEN HODULIK Allendale, South Carolina JOSEPH KENNEDY Shelby, North Carolina WILLIAM LOFTON Charlotte, North Carolina JAMES MAHAFFEE Charlotte, North Carolina MARIO MANNARINO New York, New York JOHN McCaffrey Richmond, Virginia FREDRICK McCLURE Gastonia, Northi Carolina PETER McCORRY Brooklyn, New York JAMES MULLEN Brooklyn, New York JOHN MURPHY Westport, Connecticut JOSEPH O ' NEILL Charlotte, North Carolina JERRY PETTIT Gastonia, North Carolina KENNETH QUICK Charlotte, North Carolina JAMES RANKIN Gastonia, North Carolina GEORGE RICCI Bristol, Connecticut JAMES SMITH Clover, South Carolina WILLIAM SNELL Charlotte, North Carolina JAMES SPARROW Belle Harbor, New York MRS. RUTH STROUP Cherryville, North Carolina LEWIS TART Gastonia, North Carolina JOHN VON BARGEN Shrub Oak, New York WILLIAM WALKER Asheville, North Carolina ROBERT WARDEN Charlotte, North Carolina JS LJI kJ NOT PICTURED DAVID ANTON Gastonia, North Carolina EMANUEL BAUM Charlotte, North Carolina JOHN BENDER Red Springs, North Carolina THOMAS BURNS Atchison, Kansas WTLLIAM DANIEL Augusta, Georgia MELINDA DELLINGER Belmont, North Carolina THOMAS HARKEY Belmont, North Carolina HAROLD HUNNICUTT DONALD JOHNSON Gastonia, North Carolina CARL LEFFLER Brooklyn, New York JAMES LEWIS Gastonia, North Carolina SAM MARSHALL Gastonia, North Carolina MEURICE MATHIS Gastonia, North Carolina LUTHER MITCHEM Gastonia, North Carolina ROBERT MORRISON Gastonia, North Carolina THOMAS STEWART Kings Mountain, North Carolina Gastonia, North Carolina PAT BUTLER Charlotte, North Carolina NICHOLAS WILLIAMS Gastonia, North Carolina The seniors even have their own table! Left to right; Andy Laiewskl, secretary; Ed Bain, president; Tom McGrath, boarder representative. Not pictured: Jim Lytle, vice-president; John Target, treasurer; and Roger Privette, day student representative. JUNIOR orric[ii!; The Junior Class had a most successful year due to the enthusiasm for school affairs on the part of its members. Two students of the class, Stanley Norton and Frank Brake, were elected to the presi- dency of Tau Kappa Epsilon and Phi Kappa Theta respectively. The Spring Formal, sponsored by the Junior Class, was held at the Hotel Charlotte. The music was provided by Lester Lanin ' s orchestra. Everybody had a good time; some even had too much! — nm Edward Bain Crozet, Virginia Thomas Baugh Gastonia, North Carolina fi£ Kenneth Beam Gastonia, North Carolina Francis Brake Rocky Moimt, North Carolina Arvell Bryant Cramerton, North Carolina Ted Bryant Cramerton, North Carolina k B Carroll Bumgardner Gastonia, North Carolina Leonard Bumgardner Gastonia, North Carolina B Joseph Eldrige Belmont, North Carolina Cary Elliott Stanley, North Carolina Robert Favarato Hollywood, Florida Thomas Ferguson Metairie, Louisana John Caven Jacksonville, Florida Mary Cronquist Gastonia, North Carolina Peter D ' Agostino Union, New Jersey Robert Dante Washington, D. C. Joseph Graves Garden City. New York Tommy Greene Dallas, North Carolina Richard Hedrick Gastonia, North Carolina William Jones Belmont, North Carolina Dan Kale Gastonia, North Carolina James Lytle Middle Village, New York Thaddeus Malinowski Caryville, Massachusetts Michael Manion Charlotte, North Carolina Charles Mantooth Gastonia, North Carolina Young-Chul Kim Livingston, New Jersey Andrew Laiewski Greenville, South Carolina George Leonard Charlotte, North Carolina Kenneth Lundquist Belmont, North Carolina mXU John McCormack South Amboy. New Jersey James McGrath Red Bank, New Jersey Preston McLaurin Florence, South Carolina Gerard McLaughlin Brooklyn, New York Francis McNally Charlotte, North Carolina Joseph Mendel Cherryville, North Carolina Frank Molteni Bristol, Virginia James Neely Belmont, North Carolina sa Stanley Norton Jacksonville, Florida John O ' Brien Bessemer City, North Carolina Alphonso Patrick Salisbury, North Carolina Paul Pettie Pompano Beach, Florida John Picard Riviera Beach, Florida Roger Privette Charlotte, North Carolina Michael Snyder Albemarle, North Carolina Bill Sparks Gastonia, North Carolina Robert Steen Charlotte, North Carolina John Sulek Levittown, New York tiM£M Peter Tagley Garden City, New Jersey John Target Narberth, Pennsylvania John Trott Delavan, Wisconsin William TuUer East Flat Rock, North Carolina George Williamson Charlotte, North Carolina Edward Zieverink Charlotte, North Carolina MS tsm Top to Bottom: Donald Miller, Student Government Representative; Thomas Cahir, Student Government Representative; Thomas McDermott, Treasurer; Thomas Target, Secretary; Henry Underhill, Vice- President; Patrick O ' Leary, President. !iOPHOMOR[ mmi The Sophomore Officers, elected to office atthe end of their Freshman year, returned to play a vital part in the Freshman Orientation at the beginning of this school year. The most noteworthy achievementof this groupof capable officers was the planning and sponsorship of the Abbey Christmas Formal, one of the best in many years. ■2H n Edward Aguire Caracas, Venezuela Stephen Amato Norfork, Virginia Joiin Armstrong Belmont, North Carolina Robert Ayres Richmond, Virginia Calvin Boyd Gastonia, North Carolina Thomas Branch Savannah, Georgia Bernard Bremian Elizabeth, New Jersey James Marvin Brown Charlotte, North Carolina James Samuel Brovm Gastonia, North Carolina Joseph Butts Elizabeth, New Jersey John Cabrey Doylestown, Pennsylvania Thomas Cahir Rumford, Rhode Island James Caltagirone Tampa, Florida Dennis Carrigan Charlotte, North Carolina James Chanler Mt. Gilead, North Carolina 0m f George Clark Staten Island, New York Pervy Cloninger Dallas, North Carolina James Chandler Mt. Gilead, North Carolina Thomas Corcoran Hampton, Virginia Thomas Crawford Mount Holly, North Carolina Michael Cunningham Havertown, Pennsylvania William Cunningham Havertown, Pennsylvania Larry Davis Bessemer City, North Carolina William Devany Bronx, New York lEH DH IS, Joseph Duggan Flushing, New York Edward Dunn Oyster, New York Robert Early Kings Mountain, North Carolina James Ellas Columbus Grove, Ohio Shirrell Farris Belmont, North Carolina Bernard Ferri Charleston, South Carolina James Fiore Massapequa Park. New York David Flaherty McLean, Virginia John Fonville Stanley, North Carolina Dennis Ford Providence, Rhode Island Ronald Gardner Richmond, Virginia Ernest Gaspard Charlotte, North Carolina ILC Frank Genese Brooklyn, New York Anthony Guerrin Long Island, New York Brian Herbert Jacksonville, Florida Robert Holthaus Charlotte, North Carolina Joe Hoover Belmont, North Carolina Jerry Hunter Charlotte, North Carolina Richard Inman Warwick. Rhode Island Edward Johnson Statesville, North Carolina James Justice Lowell, North Carolina James Keefer Stanley, North Carolina William Kelly Brooklyn, New York Brady Keziah Gastonia, North Carolina j D BI John Korte Culpeper, Virginia Joseph Kuhn Apopka, Florida August Lange Richmond, Virginia Luis Larrazabal Havana, Cuba Robert Lighthart Charleston, South Carolina James Lockwood Rock Hill, South Carolina Michael Long Gastonia, North Carolina Frank Malcolm Charlotte, North Carolina Michael Maloney Jacksonville, Florida Donald Matey Perth Amboy, New Jersey Joseph McDermott Newark, New Jersey Thomas McDermott Floral Park, New York 151 Michael Powell Elbert, West Virginia Charles Prather Belmont, North Carolina Edward Riley Richmond, Virginia Brian McDonnell Port Reading, New Jersey Charles Mcflhinney Southampton, Pennsylvania Kenneth Medders Mount Holly, North Carolina Donald Miller Charlotte, North Carolina Michael Nails Bethesda, Maryland Patrick O ' Leary Winter Haven, Florida Frank Parker Gastonia, North Carolina John M. Robinson Belmont, North Carolina John W. Robinson Kings Mountain, North Carolina Ronald Rogowski Floral Park, New York t. SK Charles Ross Gastonia, North Carolina John Saylor Monte lair, New Jersey Robert Siebert HoUis, New York Donald Sowers Hopewell, Virginia Thomas Target Narberth, Pennsylvania James Wallace Gastonia, North Carolina Michael Walsh Gastonia, North Carolina Michael Watson Lowell, North Carolina James Wilkins Belmont, North Carolina Charles Zondorak Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania n Left to Right: John Sacca, Student Government Representative; Pat McGroarty, Secretary; Whitney Norton, President; Paul Naughton, Vice-President; Randy Williams, Treasurer. Not Pictured, John Schramm, Student Government Representative. Fli[lillMllN orricfRS The Freshman Officers were elected after a very exciting campaign, in- volving some 40 candidates, a brilliant array of posters in the halls, many promises, and finally balloting. The Saint Patrick ' s Day Dance was well prepared, and it was a most enjoyable and successful dance for the fresh- men and their dates. Thomas Adkins Belmont, North Carolina Barry Armstrong Belmont, North Carolina Erskine Armstrong Belmont, North Carolina George Bain Crozet, Virginia David Balentine Taylors, South Carolina Edward Blackwood Mount Holly, North Carolina rtolland Blythe Charlotte, North Carolina William Brake Rocky Mount, North Carolina Theodore Bremekamp New Monmouth, New Jersey Donald Buckner Stanley, North Carolina William Burns Gastonia, North Carolina Edward Buttimer Savannah, Georgia ESS. James Cannon Belmont, North Carolina Henry Conroy South Amboy, New Jersey Gerald Cook Hamlet, North Carolina Charles Darr Charlotte, North Carolina Glenn Davis Martinsville, Virginia Gordon Deane Charlotte, North Carolina David Deese Charlotte, North Carolina Donald Dufaux Jennings, Missouri Richard Dite South River, New Jersey Michael Dunn Asheville, North Carolina William Egan Forest Hills, New York John Esser Bronx 58, New York -W fc  John Fahey Torrington, Connecticut William Ficke Long Beach, New York David Gainer Gastonia, North Carolina Brian Garry New York, New York Francis Gill Long Beach, New York Kevin Gormley Flushing, New York Robert Griffin Chelmsford, Massachusetts Joseph Guzzo Elmont, New Jersey Cash Haggerty Rocky Mount, N, C. Michael Harlon Atlanta, Georgia James Haskett Norfolk, Virginia Robert Heretick Hopewell, Virginia w Thurmond Hicks Gastonia, North Carolina Vincent Hirsch Spring LaJ e, New Jersey Joseph Holland Burlington, North Carolina Donald Hoover Belmont, North Carolina Thomas Huckaby Cramerton, North Carolina Daniel Huttstetler Charlotte, North Carolina Boyee Hunt Belmont, North Carolina Thomas Jancola South Amboy, New Jersey John James Savannah, Georgia Richard Jones Portsmouth , Virginia Robert Kelleher Savannah, Georgia Joseph King Washington, D. C. titfil t ££ fiM Robert Klingensmith Atlanta, Georgia Arthur Kuykendall Lowell, North Carolina John Lange Richmond, Virginia Michael Lange Chevy Chase, Maryland Alfred Lathan Mount Holly, N. C. Donald LeBer Great Neck, New York Robert Lechleider Winston-Salem, North Carolina George Lund Charlotte, North Carolina David Mack Mooresville, North Carolina John Maher Bethesda, Maryland Matthew Maher Charleston, South Carolina Anthony Mallen West Hempstead, New York MM M John McAlpin Savannah, Georgia Michael McBride Long Island, New Yoik Allyn McCay Huntington Station, New York Jerome McCluskey Bellmore, New York Cornelius McDevitt Wilmington, North Carolina Joseph McDonough Savannah, Georgia Guy McGayhey Shelter Island, New York Patrick McGraw Shermon, Texas James McGroarty Norfolk, Virginia John McGuiness Brooklyn, New York Brian McKegney New York, New York Robert Montgomery Richmond, Virginia James Moore Rochester, New York John Mulligan Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Lawrence Murray Gastonia, North CaroUna i Mt,k Paul Naughton Port Monmouth, New Jersey James Nettles Sumter, South Carolina Donald Neuland Arlington, Virginia Boyd Nix Newport News, Virginia Kenneth Nixon Belmont, North Carolina Richard Nixon Belmont, North Carolina Whitney Norton Bronx, New York Donald Oatley Fort Monore, Virginia Patrick O ' Meara Arlington, Virginia Donald Parsons Cortland, New York David Pawek Ritter, South Carolina James Peeler Rock Hill, South Carolina Michael Perkins Gastonia, North Carolina Joseph Porter Charlotte, North Carolina Charles Powers Raleigh, North Carolina Kenneth Prather Belmont, North Carolina Peter Rawlings North Providence, Rhode Island William Reaney Richmond, Virginia Paul Reany Farmingdale, New York Joseph Reinhardt Chesapeake, Ohio Eugene RudlsiU Belmont, North Carolina £Mif MiM Matthew Sabina New Brunswick, New Jersey John Sacca Palmyra, New Jersey Alberto Santillan Portsmouth, Virginia John Schramm Charlotte, North Carolina David Smith Gastonia, North Carolina Gerard Smith Point Pleasant, New Jersey John Spotts Indianapolis, Indiana George Stark Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stephen Stupasky Richmond, Virginia James Sturdivant Charlotte, North Carolina John Sullivan Queens Village, New York Thomas Sullivan North Augusta, South Carolina S£i Charles Sustar Gastonia, North Carolina Arturo Taquechel Havana, Cuba Albert Taylor Newport News, Virginia Brian Tlsdall Charlotte, North Carolina Michael Torma Hunter, Georgia Emerson Vanderford Gastonia, North Carolina Nicholas Vlaservich Gastonia, North Carolina Dezmond Waters Atlantic Beach, Florida Donald Webb Gastonia, North Carolina Summie White Belmont, North Carolina Thomas Wirth Elmont, New York flandall Williams Jacksonville, Florida Richard Woodcock Charlotte, North Carolina ii Stephen Young Ronknonkoma, New York William Yourconis Yonkers, New York Gerard Zoby Norfolk, Virginia Leo Zoby Norfolk, Virginia !iTUD[NT DIRICTORY Abernathy, Mrs. Alma June Box 31 Cramerton, N. C. Abernathy, Larry Franklin Route 1, Box 485 Mount Holly, N. C. Adcock, Charles Alexander 4014 Broadview Drive Charlotte 8, N. C. Adkins, James Thomas, Jr. 62 East Catawba St. Belmont, N. C. Aguirre, Jesus Edward Avenida Columbia No. 142 Catia Caracas, Venezuela Albano, James Anthony, Jr. 1375 Emory Place Norfolk, Va. Amato, Stephen 120 West Belvedere Road Norfolk, Va. Anton, John David, Jr. 818 Modena Street, Extension Gastonia, N. C. Armstrong, Barry King Rt. 1, South Point Rd. Belmont, N. C. Armstrong, Erskine Hoffman Rt. 1, P. O. Box 231 Belmont, N. C. Armstrong, John William 513 Dogwood Lane Belmont, N. C. Ayers, Robert Bain 3425 Hanover Avenue Richmond, Va. Bain, Edward H., Crozet, Va. Jr. Bain, George William Crozet, Va. Baker, Robert Pardue 607 Chapel Road Gastonia, N. C. Balentine, David Lewis P. O. Box 446, 8 Hill St. Taylors, S. C. Barthel, Thomas H. 50 Walnut Ave. Farmingdale, N. Y. Baugh, Thomas Edward, Jr. 1214 Crescent Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Baum, Emanuel 1418 Iris Drive Charlotte, N. C. Beam, Kenneth Charles 314 E. 4th Ave. Gastonia, N. C. Bender, John Joseph, Jr. South Main St. Red Springs, N. C. Bernholz, Laurence Simon The Oratory Rock Hill, S. C. Beskie, William Lucas 4724 Gilmore Drive Charlotte, N. C. Blackwood, Edward Wooston, Jr. Box 703 Mount Holly, N. C. Bohorfoush, David Joseph P. O. Box 325 Milledgeville, Ga. Boulus, William Michael 95 Brumley St. Concord, N. C. Boyd, Calvin Watson, Jr. Kings Mt. Highway Gastonia, N. C. Brake, Francis B. P. O. Box 912 Rocky Mount, N. C. Brake, William Jasper P. O. Box 912 Rocky Mount, N. C. Branch, Thomas Gerald 1 E. 62nd Street Savannah, Ga. Bremekamp, Theodore Peter 12 Daniel Street New Monmouth, N. J. Brennan, Bernard Joseph 1140 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, N. J. Bridgeman, Edgar Fiay 320 Mountain View Street Gastonia, N. C. II nUD[IT DlliFCIOIiY Bridges, Guy Julius. Jr. 897 S. Chester Street Gastonia, N. C. Brooks, Mary Louise 1407 Johnson Street Key West, Fla. Brow-n. James Marvin 3501 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, N. C. BrowTi, James Samuel n 834 West Hillcrest Avenue Gastonia, N. C. Bruce, Thomas Joseph, Jr. 500 Bonsall Road Ridley Park, Pa. Bryant, Arvell Dean 344 Mayflower Street Cramerton, N. C. Bryant, Ted Reid 355 Woodlawn Street Cramerton, N. C. Buckner, Donald Andrew P. O. Box 474 Stanley, N. C. Bumgardner, Carroll R. 509 Vista Drive Gastonia, N. C. Bumgardner, Leonard Lee, Jr. 709 S. Avon Street Gastonia, N. C. Burlage, Donald Vincent 1445 Waylon Avenue Norfolk, Va. Burns, Dennis Michael 1400 N. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, N. C. Burns, Thomas Patrick 2152 Way land Avenue Charlotte 8, N. C. Butler, John Patrick 528 E. Boulevard Charlotte 3, N. C. Buttimer, Edward Milton 405 E. Huntingdon Street Savannah, Ga. Buttimer, Richard Joseph 405 E. Huntingdon St. Savannah, Ga. Butts, Joseph Walter 1033 Lafayette Street Elizabeth, N. J. Cabrey, John Anthony Buttonwood Manor, R.D. No. 1 Doylestown, Pa. Cadmus, John Roy 119 Watchung Avenue Montclair, N. J. Cahir, Thomas Henry 60 Kelley Avenue Rumford 16, R, L Caltagirone, James Vincent 3011 Angeles Street Tampa, Fla. Campbell, Charles Lester 2702 Clemson Avenue Charlotte, N. C. Carrigan, Dennis Daniel 2900 Attaberry Drive Charlotte, N. C. Carroll, James Michael 507 S. 1st Avenue Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Caven. John W. , Jr. 1336 Holmesdale Road Jacksonville, Fla. Chan, Chee Keung 3 Ngan Mok Street, 4th Floor Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China Chandler, James Collins, Jr. Route No. 1, Mt. Gilead, N. C. Cheek, Aubrey Kenneth, Jr. 1706 West Davidson Avenue Gastonia, N. C. Clayton, Mrs. Susie 16 Myrtle Street Belmont, N. C. Clemmer, James Stanley 813 S. Chester Street Gastonia, N. C. Clowery, Daniel Joseph 216 East 16th Street Brooklyn 26, N. Y. Cloninger, Pervy Ray Route 1, Dallas, N. C. STUD[NT DIII[nOI!Y Coletta, Joseph Ray Burnsville, N. C. Collins, James Lemuel 111 Summit Street Gastonia, N. C. Conroy, Henry Michael 516 David Street South Amboy, N. J. Cook, Gerald Wayne Route 1, P. O. Box 192 Hamlet, N. C. Corcoran, Thomas Aquinas 159 East Avenue Hampton, Va. Cornelius, Benjamin Albert 30101 S.W. 169 Street Homestead, Fla. Crawford, Thomas Carlton P. O. Box 463 Mount Holly, N. C. Cronquist, Mary Elizabeth Sherwood Circle Gastonia, N. C. Crouch, Jack Miller Box 788 Kings Mountain, N. C. Cunningham, Michael Logan 134 Rockland Road Havertown, Pa. Cunningham, William Frederick 134 Rockland Road Havertown, Pa. D ' Agostino, Peter Leonard 610 Winchester Avenue Union, N. J. Dameron, Margaret Cloninger 110 Eastover Drive Gastonia, N. C. Dante, Robert Bernard 5821 Nevada Ave, N.W. Washington 15, D. C. Darr, Charles William III 5414 Valley Forge Road Charlotte, N. C. Davis, Carroll Steve 139 North Main Street Cramerton, N. C. Davis, Glenn Price U27 Chatham Heights Martinsville, Va. Davis, Larry Jerome 400 Lakewood Avenue Charlotte, N. C. Davis, Larry Lee Route 1, Bessemer City, N. C. Deane, Gordon Anderson 5727 Murrayhill Road Charlotte, N. C. Deese, David Mack Route 4, P. O. Box 458- B Charlotte, N. C. Dellinger, Myra Melinda 108 Prince Street Belmont, N. C. Devany, William Kevin 1579 Metropolitan Avenue Bronx 62, N. Y. Di Muro, Richard James 58 McArdle Street Rochester 11, N. Y. Dite, Richard William 17 Southside Avenue South River, N. J. Doherty, Patrick Dennis 46 Cypress Indian Head, Md. Dondero, Richard Walter 452 5th. Avenue River Edge, N. J. Doyle, Daniel Francis 2148 41st. Street Astoria 5, N. Y. Doyle, John Matthew 6 Hope Drive Barrington, R. I. Dufax, Donald Warren The Oratory Rock Hill, S. C. Duggan, Joseph Ronald 195-16 4th. Avenue Flushing, N. Y. Dunn, Edward Allan 223 Anstice Street Oyster Bay, N. Y. STUD[IT DlttfCTORY Dunn, Josephine Alice 217 W. Catawba Avenue Mount Holly, N. C. Dunn, Michael Bernard 10 Norwood Avenue Asheville, N. C. Early, Robert Boyce 403 East King Street Kings Mountain, N. C. Edelen, William Keech La Plata, Maryland Egan, William Francis 66-39 Booth Street Forest Hills 74, N. Y. Eldridge, Joseph Henry Box 21 Belmont, N. C. Elias, James Anthony Rural Route 2, Columbus Grove, Ohio Esser, John William — 2888 Grand Concourse Bronx, N. Y. Fahey, John Bernard, Jr. 28 Taylor Street Torrington, Conn. Faletta, Joseph Nicholas 6216 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, Va. Farris, Shirell Allen 915 Laye Street Belmont, N. C. Favarato, Robert Caesar P. O. Box 2177 Hollywood, Fla. Ferguson, Thomas Edward 1031 N. W. 40th Street Miami 37, Fla. Ferri, Bernard Ormond Charleston, S. C. Flcke, William Edward 449 West Hudson Street Long Beach, N. Y. Finley, Robert Edward 926 Habersham Drive Charlotte, N. C. Fiore, James Anthony 214 Grand Boulevard Massapequa Park, N. Y. Flaherty, David Charles 4906 Kurtz Road McLea n, Va. Ford, Dennis Gerard 858 Smith Street Providence, R. I. Fortenbery, George Wayne 409 E. Lee Street Bessemer City, N. C. Gaines, David Leon 1812 Westbrook Circle Gastonia, N. C. Gardner, Ronald Thomas 6406 Hanover Avenue Richmond, Va. Garry, Brian Paul 200 E. 61st Street New York, N. Y. Gartland, William Joseph 113 American Avenue Mount Holly, N. C. Gaspard, Ernest Arthur 2420 Marlowe Avenue Charlotte, N. C. Giermanski, James Richard 19991 Wedge wood Drive, Groose Pointe Woods 36, Mich. Gill, Francis Xavier 716 West Walnut Street Long Beach, N. Y. Gormley, Kevin Joseph 45-37 193rd Street Flushing 58, N. Y. Graves, Charles Edmund, Jr. 101 Lakeside Drive Rockville Centre, N. Y. Green, Benjamin Thorpe, Jr. Box 705 Belmont, N. C. Graves, Joseph Keogh 87 Mulberry Avenue Garden City, L. I., N. Y. STUDENT DIRECTORY Greene, Michael Keith 1211 Union Rd. Castonia, N.C. Greene, Tommy Lee Smyre-Ranlo Gastonia, N.C. Griffin, John Roswell, Jr. 1208 Jones St. Gastonia, N.C. Guerrin, Anthony Roger 3 Laurel Ave., East Islip Long Island, New York Guest, James Carl 5512 Manning St. Charlotte, N.C. Guthrie, William Ernest Rt. 2 Bessemer City, N.C. Haggerty, Cash Williams, Jr. 706 Evergreen Rd. Rocky Mount, N.C. Hagler, Robert Thomas 1852 Fleetwood Rd. Charlotte 8, N.C. Hand, Thomas Fortune 21 Circle Drive Belmont, N.C. Haney, William Jack 718 S. Myrtle School Rd. Gastonia, N.C. Harlan, Michael Glen 420 E. 79th St. New York, N.Y. Harner, John Carroll Jr. 118 Othoridge Road Lutherville, Maryland Harmon, Derwent Gibson 111 W. Georgia Ave. Bessemer City, N.C. Harrington, John Patrick Jr. 9031 51st. Ave. Elmhurst 73, N.Y. Haskett, James Warren 118 E. RandaU Ave. Norfolk 3, Va. Hedrick, Richard Dean 2109 David Park Road Gastonia, N.C. HeUer, Leo Andrew Jr. 812 Jackson St. Gastonia, N.C. Herbert, Brian Anthony 7024 Catalonia Ave. Jacksonville, Fla. Heretick, Robert James 4101 Oaklawn Blvd. Hopewell, Va. Hicks, Thurmond Aaron 1005 W. 6th. St. B Gastonia, N.C. Hirsch, Vincent Joseph 218 Tuttle Ave. Spring Lake, N.J. Hoeckel, Stuart Francis 2925 West Park Dr. Petersburg, Va. Hodulik, Stephen Michael 521 Main St. Allendale, S. C. Holland, Joseph Francis 1522 Granville St. Burlington, N.C. Holthaus, Robert Frames 2017 Woodlawn Rd. Charlotte 9, N.C. Hoover, Joe Giles 312 JuUa Ave. Belmont, N.C. Home, Charles Armstrong 106 W. Second Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Hunt, Boyce Pressley Rt. 1, Box 26 Belmont, N.C. Hunter, Jerry Johnston 6001 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, N.C. Inman, Richard Eugene 154 Harrison Ave. Warwick, R.I. Jancola, Thomas Michael 105 Bertram Ave. South Am boy, N.J. James, John William 811 Dancy Ave. Savannah, Ga. STUDENT DIRECTORY Jarrett, Bobby Joe Route 1, York Road Gastonia, N.C. Jenkins, William Joseph R.F.D. No. 4 Roberta Dr. Taylors, S.C. Klingensmith, Robert S. 4594 Mt. Paran Parkway N.W. Atlanta, Ga. Knight, Francis Wyman 2805 Catawba St. Aiken, S.C. Johnson, Edward Paul 930 Radio Road Statesville, N.C. Jones, John Richard Box 2 Cedar FaUs, N.C. Korte, John Bernard 402 Macoy Ave. Culpeper, Va. Kuhn, Joseph Dennis P.O. Box 936 Apopka, Fla. Jones, Richard Raymond Jr 200 Charlotte Drive Portsmouth, Va. Jones, William Henry 97 McAdenville Rd. Belmont, N.C. Lago, JuUo Roberto 416 W. 2nd. Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Laiewski, Andrew James 211 Air Base Rd. Greenville, S.C. Justus, James Samuel 603 Car oline Ave. Lowell, N.C. Kale, Dan Edgar 1002 S. Lin wood Gastonia, N.C. Landry, Richard Artnur 1407 Jackson Rd. Gastonia, N.C. Lange, August Francis Jr. 2704 Floyd Ave. Richmond, Va. Keefer, James Curtis Box 513 Stanley, N.C. Kelleher, Robert Michael 526 East 46th. St. Savannah, Ga. Lange, John David 2704 Floyd Ave. Richmond, Va. Lange, Michael Dennis 5605 Montgomery St. Chevy Chase, Md. KeUy, William Joseph 8218 5th. Ave. Brooklyn 9, N.Y. Kennedy, Joe Logan 2197 E. Long Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Larrazabal, Luis J. 435 East 44th. St. Hialeah, Fla. Le Ber, Donald Peter 72 Bates Road Great Neck, L.I., N.Y. Kim, Young-Chul 202 E. McClellan Ave. Livingston, N.J. King, Joseph Thomas Jr. 4821 Woodway Lane, N.W. Washington 16, D.C. Lechleider, Robert Joseph 1955 Angelo St. Winston-Salem, N.C. Leffler, Carl Theodore 530 72nd. St. Brooklyn, N.Y. Kezlah, Brady Johnson Jr. 87 Dellinger St. Gastonia, N.C. Leonard, George Peter 319 Queens Rd. Charlotte, N.C. STUDENT DIRECTORY Lewis, James Furman Jr. 406 EUzabeth St. Gastonia, N.C. Lighthart, Robert Oxford 41 Avondale Ave., Avondale Charleston, S.C. Lockwood, James Charles The Oratory Rock Hill, S.C. Loftin, Lynda Parker 315 Gaston St. Belmont, N.C. Lofton, William Carter 1639 Beverly Drive Charlotte 7, N.C. Long, Michael Wilson 915 E. Maple Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Lowe, Roger Blease 261 8th. Ave. Cramerton, N.C. Lucas, Joseph Henry Jr. 3301 Kensington Ave. Richmond, Va. Lund, George Edward in 1423 Coventry Rd. Charlotte, N.C. Lundquist, Kenneth Eric Route 1, Box 188 Belmont, N.C. Lytle, James Robert 61-47 77th. Place Middle Village 79, N.Y. Mack, Franklin David 313 East Center Ave. Mooresville, N.C. Mahaffee, James Steadman 4119 Joyceton St. Charlotte, N.C. Maher, John Charles 5817 Greenlawn Dr. Bethesda 14, Md. Maher, Matthew Francis Jr. 33 Yeamans Ave. Byrnes Downs Charleston, S.C. Malcolm, Frank Claude 2208 Hasting Drive Charlotte, N.C. Malinowski, Thaddeus Andrew 27 Cutler Street Caryville, Mass. Mallen, Anthony Pierce 135 Trinity Place West Hempstead, L.I., N.Y. Maloney, Michael William 2290 Larchmont Road Jacksonville 7, Fla. Mannarino, Mario Ralph 3287 Decatur Ave. New York 67, N.Y. Mantooth, Charles Wilson 1031 W. Little Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Marin, Miguel Angel Uxmal 570 Mexico 13, D.F., Mexico Mason, George Macare Country Club Road Gastonia, N.C. Matey, Donald George 333 Neville St. Perth Amboy, N.J. Mathis, Meurice Ree Box 434, Rt. 2 Gastonia, N.C. McAlpin, John Joseph 1324 East Henry St. Savannah, Ga. McCaffrey, John Meredith 2826 Dunn Ave. Richmond, Va. McCay, AUyn Merrett 81 East 24th. St. Huntington Station, N.Y. McClure, Frederic Leon 42 Ranlo Ave. Gastonia, N.C. McCormack, John Bernard 427 John St. South Amboy, N.J. $TUD[NT DIR[nOIIY McCorry, Peter Gray 7001 Narrows Ave. Brooklyn 9, N.Y. McDermott, Joseph Bernard 491 7th. Ave. Newark 7, N.J. McDermott, Thomas Paul 150 Locust St. Floral Park, L.I., N.Y. McDevitt, Cornelius Allen 220 South 4th. St. Wilmington, N.C. McDonough, Joseph Michael Jr. 406 East 40th. St. Savannah, Ga. McElheny, Carl WilUam 1025 S. Main St. Summerville, S.C. McGayhey, Guy Francis State Road Shelter Island, N.Y. McGovern, John Joseph 99 Russell St. Brooklyn 22, N.Y. McGrath, James Thomas 224 River Rd. Red Bank, N.J. McGraw, Charles Patrick Three Oaks Farm Sherman, Texas McGroarty, James Patrick 427 Munden Ave. Norfolk 5, Va. McGuiness, John Joseph 993 71st. Street Brooklyn 28, N.Y. Mcllhinney, Charles Thomas 942 West Maple Drive Southampton, Pa. McKegney, Brian Patrick 2 Hudson River Rd. New York 71, N.Y. McLaurin, Preston Layton 203 Kiker Ave. Florence, S.C. McLoughlin, Gerard Patrick 334 Park Place Brooklyn 38, N.Y. McNally, Francis Xavier 125 Jackson Drive Charlotte, N.C. McLoughlin, Brendan Anthony 95 West 162nd. St. New York 52, N.Y. McRorie, Robert Grant Jr. 310 W. 3rd. St. Rutherfordton, N.C. Medders, William Kenneth 149 E. Glendale Ave. Mount HoUy, N.C. Mendel, Joseph Carl 710 E. Main St. Cherryville, N.C. Miller, Charles Alonzo 226 E. Jefferson St. York, S.C. Miller, Donald Carr 513 Cooper Dr. Charlotte, N.C. Miller, uene Arthur P.O. Box 375 Stanley, N.C. Molteni, Frank Henebry Green Acres Rd. Bristol, Va. Montgomery, Robert John 3018 Floyd Ave. Richmond 21, Va. Moomaw, Benjamin F. P.O. Box 31 Kings Mountain, N.C. Moore, James Edward 65 Newcrest Dr. Rochester, N.Y. Moore, OUver Shipley 411 S. Main St. Mt. Holly, N.C. Moore, Mrs. Jean 413 EUzabeth Ave. Gastonia, N.C. STUDENT DIRECTORV Morlino, Fr. Paschal, O.S.B. Belmont Abbey Belmont, N.C. Morrison, Robert C.B. 1301 Clonger Ave. Gastonia, N.C. Mullen, James Allen 305 East 38th. St. Brooklyn 3, N.Y. Mulligan, John Thomas 80 W. Broadway Jim Thorpe, Pa. Murphy, Edward Hugh Jr. 14 Roxen Rd. Rockville Center, N.Y. Murphy, John Anthony 10 Green Acre Lane Westport, Conn. Murray, Lawrence Beal 608 S. Jackson St. Gastonia, N.C. Nails, Michael Adrian 9200 Burning Tree Road Bethesda 14, Md. Naughton, Paul Francis 194 Main St. Port Monmouth, N.J. Neely, James Eugene Highland St. Belmont, N.C. Nettles, James Pinckney Jr 1160 PocallaRd. Sumter, S.C. Neuland, Donald John 2412 North 16th. St. Arlington 1, Va. Nixon, Kenneth Edward P.O. Box 493 Belmont, N.C. Norton, Stanley Paul Jr. 1204 Jean Court Jacksonville 7, Fla. Norton, Whitney Michael 2575 Sedgwick Ave. Brox 68, N.Y. Null, Robert David 524 West Third St. Gastonia, N.C. Oatley, Donald Francis 19 Moat Walk Fort Monroe, Va. O ' Brien, Michael Patrick 21 Plymouth Rd. Summit, N.J. O ' Brien, John Reginald 218 W. Virginia Ave. Bessemer City, N.C. O ' Connor, Samuel Joseph 84 Inlet Terrace Belmar, N.J. O ' Leary, James Patrick 238 Fourth St., N.E. Winter Haven, Fla. Oliver, Joseph Reynolds Jr. 26-24 Middle St. Sullivans Island, S.C. O ' Meara, Patrick James 136 N. Columbus St. Arlington 3, Va. O ' Neill, Joseph Gerard 1208 Greenwood Cliff Charlotte, N.C. Owens, Jack Crayton 416 W. 25th. St. Charlotte, N.C. Parker, Frank Erlescourt 311 Church St.--Smyre Gastonia, N.C. Parsons, Donald Russell West Road R.D. 4 Cortland, N.Y. Patrick, Alphonso, Jr. 529 W. Monroe St. Salisbury, N.C. Pawek, David Emil Box 97 Eutawville, S.C. Peach, Durwood Winfield Jr. 211 W. 4th. St. Gastonia, N.C. STUDENT DIRECTORY Petrey, Ernest Quentin Jr. 2540 Armstrong Circle Gastonia, N.C. Pettie, Paul Bernard 1201 S. Fedral Hwy. Pompano Beach, Fla. Pettit, Jerry Edward East Post Office Gastonia, N.C. Pillion, John Carroll 822 Chauncey Road, Penn Valley Narberth, Pa. Powell, Michael Edward P.O. Box 213 Elbert, West Virginia Powers, Charles Francis 1005 Canterbury Rd. Raleigh, N.C. Prather, Charles Wayne 109 Franklin St. Belmont, N.C. Prather, James Kenneth 109 Franklin St. Belmont, N.C. Privette, Roger Baker 4904 Park Road Charlotte, N.C ' Pryor, Larry James 1203 N. Main St. Mount Holly, N.C. Quick, Kenneth Griggs 1700 Evergreen Drive Charlotte, N.C. Quigley, Martin Joseph 923 Magnolia Ave. Elizabeth, N.J. Rankin, James Robert Jr. 1402 Circle Drive Gastonia, N.C. Rawlings, Peter Friery 38 High Service Ave. North Providence 11, R.I. Reaney, William Paul 3101 Ellwood Ave. Richmond, Va. Reinhardt, Joseph Albert 205 Second Ave. Chesapeake, Ohio Reynolds, Franklin Eugene 382 N. Edgemont St. Gastonia, N.C. Ricci, George Benedict 69 Judd St. Bristol, Conn. Riley, William Edward IE 4233 Brook Rd. Richmond, Va. Robeson, Howard William 1120 Fordham Rd. Charlotte, N.C. Robinson, James Leland 1210 Poston Circle Gastonia, N.C. Robinson, John William Jr. 1701 Poston Circle Gastonia, N.C. Robinson, Johnny Mack Jr. Route 1 Belmont, N.C. Rogowski, Ronald Henry 262 - 03 86th. Avenue Floral Park, N.Y. Rojas, Margaret 17 Circle Drive Belmont, N.C. Ross, Charles Eugene Beam Ave., Pinkney Sta. Gastonia, N.C. Rudisill, Harron Eugene P.O. Box 630 Belmont, N.C. Sabino, Matthew Joseph 519 AUgair Ave. North Brunswick, N.J. Santillan, Alberto 214 Webster Ave. Portsmouth, Va. Say lor, John Mackay 84 Watchung Ave. Montclair, N.J. 175 STUDENT DIRECTORY Schramm, John Joseph Jr. 1374 Drexmore Ave. Charlotte 9, N.C. Segars, Otis Lee Jr. 325 Linden Circle Gastonia, N.C. Sellers, Bennie Ray 1058 Sheridan Court Gastonia, N.C. Seneker, Philip Meyer Bluemont Hotel Galax, Va. Shirley, Donald Thomas 306 S. Broad St., Apt. 2 Gastonia, N.C. Siebert, Robert August 109-90 200 Street HolUs 12, N.Y. Smith, Gerard Philip Jr. 320 Richmond Ave. Point Pleasant, N.J. Smith, John Benjamin 21 Oakwood Terrace Spring Valley, N.Y. Snell, Wilson Maurice 2415 Weddington Ave. Charlotte, N.C. Snow, Peter Denman 2900 St. Andrew ' s Lane Charlotte, N.C. Snyder, Michael Ernest 907 Pee Dee Ave. Albemarle, N.C. Sowers, Donald Archibald Jr. 103 Oakwood Ave. Hopewell, Va. Sparks, Bill Leo 1931 Old West Lane Gastonia, N.C. Sparrow, James William 459 Beach 129th. St. Belle Harbor 94, N.Y. Spotts, John Charles 5838 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, Ind. Steen, Robert Buise Route 10, Box 589 Charlotte, N.C. Stewart, Thomas Alexander Box 591, New Hope Rd. Gastonia, N.C. Stragand, Nicholas Philip 1428 Pennsylvania Ave. Durham, N.C. Stroup, James Stewart 311 S. WilloSt. Gastonia, N.C. Stupasky, Louis Stephen 5403 Richmond Ave. Richmond 6, Va. Sturdivant, James Draper Jr. 209 Hollis Rd. Charlotte 9, N.C. Sulek, John Paul 1261 Millerwood Drive Winston-Salem, N.C. Sullivan, John Nelson 221-34 Fairbury Ave. Queens Village 28, N.Y. Sullivan, Thomas Kevin 1015 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, S.C. Summey, Raymond Edward 1526 North Nodena St. Gastonia, N.C. Taft, James Carlisle 2816 PhilUps Ave. Charlotte, N.C. Tagley, Peter Edward 16 Barnes Lane Garden City, N.Y. 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