Our Lady of the Lake Seminary - Spire Yearbook (Syracuse, IN)

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1 RAYMOND JOSEPH SCHOTT 1103 Lavina Street Fort Wayne, Indiana St, Pau1's Parish Ray could probably be classed as one of the most friendly and good-natured fellows in his class. He is what you might call a personality plusg you naturally Want to be his pal. He graduated from Central Catholic, of Fort Wayne, in 1943 and after a lapse of nearly four years, entered the seminary as a Specia1 . Since then he has proven himself to be special, regardless of what he did. He filled one of the most honorary positions at the seminary, that of head Sacristan. For two years he dedicated much of his free time to these duties and chores. Having done well, he is an excellent example for his successor. His popularity among the students was revealed by his election to the office of Assistant Prefect ot' the Sodality during his second year at the Seminary. Another of his positions was that of ,Etditor of the SPIRE. Those who have worked on a yearbook know that there are hours of work, worry, joy and disappointment that go into the make up of an annual: we should appreciate his efforts in this task. tHe was also a member of numerous organizations such as the Schola Cantorum, Mission Council and Harmonizers. Ray's efforts have indeed been crowned with success at Our Lady of the Lake. We hope that his goal as a follower in the footsteps of Christ will be crowned with equal success. Page 19

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THOMAS PATRICK O 'CONN OR 701 Tyler Street Gary, Indiana i Holy A ngel 's Parish No graduating class is quite complete without a representative from that unique section of Indiana, the Calumet region, to round out such a well-balanced array of telnperaments as may ne seen in this year's graduating class. Aresident. of Gary, Tom attended and graduated from Bishop Noll High Slchool in Hammond. The following September, he entered the special class of Sacred Heart Seminary and has formed an integral part in our lives ever since. This congenial character, with his flaming red hair and typical irish spirit, enlivens every gathering and produces an atmosphere of happiness and rollicking fun by his very presence. 'l'om's energy knows no bounds. Wherever there is athletic activity of any sort, we surely will find him giving his best in the rough and tubble fashion proper only to such a personality. Lest it be imagined that Mr. Connor is addicted merely to the lighter vein, we hasten to assure you to the contrary. In his more serious moods, Tom has always utilized his very clear and analytical mind in a determined application to his studies. His candid and succinct manner of earnest conversation has gained for him friends innumerable and will undoubtedly continue to do so wherever future years may find him. All in all, we see in Tom that won- derful aggregation of traits so very necessary in the molding of a good priest. It's been swell knowing you, Tom. May the grace of God lead you on to your goal. Page 18

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LOUIS JOHN SIEVERDING 328 South Pomelo Avenue Monterey Park, California St. Steph0u's Parish In any well ordered community there are always a few outstanding fellowsg Louis is one of these. His sense of humor and his ability as a conversationalist have gained for him many friends. Travel is said to be broadening and in Louis' case this is very true. At the age of 9 he left Gary. Indiana, the place of his birth, to visit an Aunt in Germany. He spent a year there and then returned to 'Gary much wiser. A short time later he entered Sacred Heart Seminary in Fort Wayne. A.ftclr several happy years there, he moved with the school to Wawasee. In the meantime his parents moved to sunny California where Louis now spends the summer months. At Our Lady of the Lake he is a very popular fellow and as a result is kept very busy. His work as a member of the Central Committee of the Sodality will long be remembered. Louis made practical use of his knowledge as an Editor of the MARINEWS and Business Manager of the SPIRE. He also loved music and filled the position of cftntor in the Schola -Cantorum. Illy nature he was well suited for the rougher sports such as football and soccer and in these his ability was unequaled. In his spare time he went in for weight-lifting and calisthenics. Knowing Louis, we feel sure that with Gods grace he will reach his goal and be successful in the future' as he has been here. Page 20