Cretin High School - Cretinite Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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PROFESSOR CONROY Professor Conroy is more than a teacher of math and biology at Cretin for he takes an interest in all his students and strives to help them in all their work. His quiet way of assisting and encour- aging his charges just seems to come naturally. Mr. Conroy is not one to perform his duties in a perfunctory manner, for he is a man whose broad interests help him better his fellow men. We can be very thankful that we are fortunate enough to have such dedicated teachers as Mr. Conroy. He is certainly an excellent example of the high standards of teaching at Cretin. BROTHER Ll G UORI Strict in his ways but mild in his manner is the tall Southern ruler of 205. Brother Ligouri's strong and silent influence on his advisory prote- gees has molded them into one of the most spirited groups in the senior class. Free time is unknown to this busy advisor who often is seen repairing the winter worn track or revving the bus motor for another tour as school chauifer. Always one to enjoy a good joke, out of class, brother has been the instigator and victim of many a humorous incident. Cretin High is blessed to have such an eflicient chemistry teacher who infuses in his stu- dents the art of continuous study while pounding home those valences. BROTHER WILLIAM Brother William became advisor of 209 at the beginning of this school year. During this relatively short time, he has done his best to help the stu- dents gain the most benefit from their education and plan their futures. His classes are always in- teresting as a result of his mundane sense of hu- -mor. However, he is never one to pull his punches. Most of the students appreciate his forthrightness in his dealings with them. Fortunately for Cretin, Brother has not confined his dealings with the student to the classroom. He has done a great deal for the school through his work as moderator of dramatics and the Mother's Club and his supervision of the lights drive. Certainly we are very fortunate to have a man of Brother Williamls caliber, so willing to devote his time and efforts to the betterment of Cretin and the Men of Cretin. 'I2

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'I ISTRATIDN BROTHER LUCIA N As our Prefect of Discipline, Brother Lucian is in a very important yet a rather delicate position. Fortu- nately, with his vast background in human relations, he has been truly successful in tactfully showing the students the value of good conduct as the mark of a Christian gentleman. While his duty is to correct rather than punish, he often goes a step further in encouraging students to go beyond the minimum requirements and to excel on I1 their ow . I Although his office is in lOl, the informal outpost he maintains at the hall O. D. desk shows his deep desire to make his services as readily available as pos- sible. In his friendly manner, he does his best to answer s ions and solve the roblems of the students the que t P G - As long as Hboys will be boysv there will be prefects of discipline, but if they are all as helpful as Brother Lucian, the results will more than justify the necessity BROTHER KEVIN After six years experience as a school principal in Kansas City, Brother Kevin came to Cretin in l952. Since his arrival here, Brother Kevin has held the posts of Athletic Director, Assistant Football Coach, and Assistant Principal. In his present capacity as Assistant Principal, Brother ably handles the affairs of the school's administration. Besides his varied administrative duties, he also teaches Senior Religion and Geometry, and chauf- fers the Raider athletic teams. Brother's meaningful reflections, whether given after assemblies, or in Re- ligion classes, are a source of worthwhile meditation for his students. His avid interest in Cretin athletics is recognized by all the players. Although friendly in his approach, Brother Kevin is stern in matters of discipline. BROTHER LAWRENCE WALTER Cloistered in one corner of the ofhce, Brother Lawrence Walter assimilates the probable futures of all present Cretinites. Emerging from the record cluttered seclusion of his 'fhome of I.Q.'s, Brother is often seen walking the halls with the tools of his trade, a sheaf of tests and a box of pencils. His presence in a classroom means not only an hour of relaxation for the school's victimized students but an hour of industrious probing at their mental abilities. A four year combination of such quizzes illustrate in facts and figures the practical course of a graduate's vocation. The success of many Cretin Alumni has given Brother Walter all the inspiration needed to continue the colorless pursuit of guidance director.

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BROTHER WILFR I D If one were to form his opinion of Brother Wilfrid solely on his classroom manner, he would be just about as wrong as one could be about a man. Seldom has so kind a heart been concealed by so gruff a manner. Actually Brother's abund- ance of heart and charity make him a true and admired friend of all those that have associated with him for any period of time. To most of the students of Cretin High School, the only contact they have with Brother Wilfrid is through the quartermaster store. For it is in this capacity that Brother has a chance to meet, at one time or another, just about every student in the school. It is in the quartermaster store that Brother Wilfrid spends most of his out of class time. Second only to the quartermaster store, the military office is Brotheris favorite hangout Brother's magnetic smile is an indication of the warm personality he displays to others. PROFESSOR IRELAND Mr. Leroy Ireland, affectionately known by his students as 'fProf, has been the advisor in 211 for the past four years. During this time his stu- dents have come to hold a deep respect for him because of his genuine interest in even their small- est difficulties and his willingness to help anyone who may need aid. It's a familiar sight, even after school hours, to see Prof at the blackboard ex- plaining some mathematical problem to a puzzled student .In Prof we are fortunate to have that rare combination of a thorough knowledge of the sub- ject along with painstaking patience in presentation and explanation. But Prof is more than a mathematics teacher. Long after his students have forgotten the differ- ence between a permutation and a combinaton, they will remember and appreciate the lasting ex- ample he has set for them in all his efforts to assist them to become true Men of Cretin. ,1 ' t is BROTHER LUCIA N For the past four years, Brother Lucian has maintained the dual role of Advisor of 214 and moderator of the Class of '57, In these capacities he has helped the students face their problems with a broad and manly outlook. Brother has always been one to study thoroughly and consider all aspects of a situation. His sage advice has proved especially valuable in the planning of the Senior class activities. As the Advisor of 214, Brother has achieved notably good results, helping his students derive the greatest possible benefit from their education at Cretin. We are indeed fortunate to have a man with such a thorough familiarity with life in the big city. He has always done his best to prepare thellsftudents for the problems that they will meet in ie. 13