Mount St Joseph High School - Mount Tower Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Mr. John Plevyak Business Math, History, Typing In 1941, Mr. John Plevyak began his career as a teacher at Mount Saint Joseph High School. Now, 25 years later, in 1966, Mr. Plevyak is celebrating his silver anniversary as a teacher. As a tribute to Mr. Plevyak, a dinner was held in his honor on May 19, 1966 in the cafeteria at 7:00 P. M. Mr. Plevyak has seen many changes since being born in Simpson, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Fell High School, where he played on the Varsity Basketball and Baseball squads, Mr. Plevyak attended Bloomsburg State College. There he played Soc- cer, Basketball and Baseball. While teaching at the Mount, Mr. Plevyak married Miss Phylis M. Toole in 1945. Besides teaching, Mr. Plevyak has coached many teams to M. S.A. championships. His soccer teams won eight champion- ships and his J.V. Basketball teams have also won an M. S. A. Championship. At the height of his career, Mr. Plevyak was made the Mount's athletic director. He schedules games, organizes activities, checks incoming and outgoing equipment, examines field conditions for games and arranges transportation for teams. Mr. Plevyak has held this position for the past five years. Since Mr. Plevyak started his teaching career, many changes have evolved in education. School facilities have improved, and the face of the Mount itself has changed with the addition of three new buildings. The curriculum also has improved, and more emphasis has been placed on physical education. ABOVE LEFT - Mr. Plevyak, rescheduling many of the rained out spring sports events. BOTTOM RIGHT - His students find his classes practical and stimulating, because he fully explains all the difficulties of the sub- ject. BOTTOM LEFT - I-Ie attends all the football games, and is frequently accompanied by his son, JOHN tFOREFRONTi.

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Brother entered the congregation in 1896, but in 1883, in Richmond, Virginia, Brother Walter, C. F.X., just eight years old, decided that he was going to become a Xaverian. He claims that this decision was due to the example of his former teacher, Brother Peter, C. F. X. He was first assigned to Lawrence, Massachusetts, where he remained for nine years. During Brother's fourth year, he was made superior of the community. After this, Brother was sent to Mount Saint Joseph College, now our high school, where he taught Philosophy, Religion, and History. After five years, Brother was sent to Leonard Hall in Leonardtown, Maryland, as superior. Here, Brother Walter, with the help of Brother Gerard, C. F. X. , established the first summer camp for boys in Maryland. Following this assignment, Brother was stationed at St. Johns, Danvers, Massachusetts. After two years, Brother was sent back to Leonard Hall, where he was made Director of Agriculture, a popular science before rural America became urbanized. Other assignments followed at Old Point Comfort College, Virginia, now a suburb of Newport News, Leonard Hall and Richmond, Virginia. Brother has been assigned to the Mount since 1931. Even though Brother has retired from teaching, he is still very active after 70 years. Brother is the librarian for the Brothers. He repairs 01d editions, catalogues all incoming books, and keeps the Brothers informed of all new additions. Because of his many years, Brother Walter has observed many changes in the world. Close to his heart has been the growth of the Xaverian order. During his 70 years, he has seen the Brothers multiply so that there are now two provinces, with each province maintaining missionaries in foreign countries. His father taught him the value of education, and he has seen education grow into one of the necessities of life. Many things have changed since BrotherWalter became a Xaverian, and they will continue to do so, but one thing that cannot change is the fact that Brother Walter has spent 70 happy years as a Xaverian, and the event will be celebrated September 17, 1966, with a mass at 11:00 A. M., followed by dinner in the cafeteria. ABOVE - Brother makes a visit to chapel during Brother's retreat. BOTTOM LEFT - Cataloging books for the library. BOTTOM RIGHT - Brother spends much of his free time reading in his room.

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CHARLES DOUGLAS GORDON The class of 1966 salutes Doug Gordon as one of the finest mount- men ever produced. In a period of four years, Doug has risen to the position of class president, a position of which both he himself and the student body should be proud. Doug has been a prime example of what a mountman should be. He has striven for scholastic achievement yet at the same time has contributed much to extra-curricular ac- tivities. Doug has shown his leadership qualities and displayed fine spirit in such organizations as the junior and senior prom committees. He has exemplified sportsmanship by participation in J.V. Soccer, J.V. Basketball, and the intramural tournaments. Thus, the class of '66 will long remember Doug as one of the truly outstanding men at the Mount. JOHN JOSEPH SWIFT Another figure who stands foremost in this year's graduating class is John Swift. John will be remembered for his outstanding achieve- ments and qualities.Johngained success in scholastics; he also offered his services to other organizations. They included the J.V. Soccet, and Varsity Wrestling teams, the Pep Rally, junior and senior prom, and the Religious Activities committees. Such spirited action was climaxed with a well deserved honor, Vice-President of S. A. C. As John leaves the Mount to continue his studies at some other institu- tion, it can be assured that his outstanding action will be long re- membered. WILLIAM ALBERT VALENTE Well known for his extensive participation in school activities is William Valente. Bill organized the many school social activities. Bill has advanced most rapidly on the scholastic level but that is not where his interests terminate. Bill has contributed much to the Junior Classical League, Honor Society, Glee Club, prom, Poster and Pep Rally Committ e e 5. Bill has also shown his athletic ability byhis participation in J. V. Football and the intr a in ur 211 programs. The class of '66 should be proud that such an achieving person was a mem- ber of their graduating class. WILLIAM KING POUND A real backer of the Mount, Bill Pound, will be remembered for the loyalty he has displayed here. Respected and well liked by his fellow students, Bill has been an active member of the following ac- tivities:Varsity Track, Frosh-Soph Basketball; intramural Basketball, secretary of his homeroom, on the junior and senior prom com- mittees, and elected treasurer of the senior class of '66.