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

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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

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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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WILLIAM JOSEPH SPRANGER 2903 Alexander Avenue Fort Wayne, Indiana St. Andrew's Parish l Whole hearted co-operation and kind tempermamentg no truer Words can be found to describe the last member of the graduating class. Bill, the rather silent type, has distinguish- ed himself well throughout his six years in almost every way possible and is exceedingly pop- ular with everyone. Kaiser Hill , his common handle German class. Although small in stature, Bill has Lightweight Boxing Championshipg was ior year, and has participated in every fair softball slinger and also devotes much time His athletic achievements cannot cut him excellent tenor voice. sBill is a member of the in our annual music contests. His general knowledge of sports and his originated after a humorous incident in a .Sophomore proved his athletic abilityg he has twice gained the a member oi' the Varsity Basketball squad in his Jun- intramural sport available. Kaiser is also a pretty to his rod and reel. short, for he can boast a cultural vein in his Glee Club and has given three performances excellent ability as a writer made his a main- stay on every school paper and year book. Meanwhile he found time to hold a lengthy term as High School promoter of the Apostle- ship of Prayer, and was a class representativein the Mission Society. Bill's whole-hearted and unselfish co-operation in all his endeavors are the basis of his good-natured popularity. Bill is studying for the Fort Wayne diocese and has the making of a great priest. Page 21