Quigley Preparatory Seminary - La Petit Seminaire Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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NW it 1 , ai Cjflm ADAM FRANK RYDZY St. James Parish Baseball, Swimming, Beadsman, Honor certitif cate winner, Schola, A born hustler at heart, Adam came to OPS from Weber l-ligh School in l9Sl, l-le doesn't let names bother him, since almost everyone is fellow to him, l-lis original and candid illustra- tions make his talks to be eagerly awaited by all, More than a fair baseball player, his heart cries for the wide open spaces. When not out hiking or arranging camp trips, Adam spends his time working with tools. DONALD ANDREW STALZER Sf. Ethelreda Parish Mayor League Basketball, Pretect, Beadle, Sac- ristan, Ceremonies, Lite Guard, Treasurer ot Le Petit, Candle Staff, Baseball. Donald the Elder is the noble title bestowed on this, the tirst halt of the Stalzer duo Don led a verv tull lite at Quigley, as can be seen by his many acttvties . , The three honors ot which he is produest, however, are his being Secretary ot the class, Sacristan, and Captain ot the Sauires, Minor League Champions ot Third Year , . . Found enough time outside ot his duties, though, to till the part ot Prefect and Beadle almost every quarter from first year to titth, RICHARD CLARENCE STALZER St. Ethelreda Parish Ceremonies, Mayor League Basketball, Pretect, Beadle, Glee Club, Sports Editor of Le Petit, Baseball, Chant. What name could be more appropriate now than Richard the Younger? Dick, Part Il ot the Stalzers, was likewise usually either prefect or beadle, alternating with older brother Don . . The singing half ot the twins and captain of the Maior League Stags, Dick was also honored by his fellow classmen by being chosen Vice' President of the graduates . . . It was because of his adeptness and interest in almost all sports that he had the insight to prepare such an original scheme for the Le Petit's sport section RODERICK JOSEPH STANEK St. Valentine Parish, Cicero Librarian, Glee Club, Chant. Rod's outstanding characteristic is his ever- present smile. l-le prides himself on his complete tile of homework excuses, his snappy bow ties and pastel colored shirts which have become somewhat of a tradition, Forever munching on snacks during class Rod spends his summers on North Lake buzzing fishermen with his speedboat. Generous with his possessions as well as his time

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0 i953 SIMON GEREVIS RAZMUS St. George Parish Basketball, Pope! Schola, Cardinal! Clerics Barn in Lithuania, Simon is a great enthusiast tor Catholic Action ln V335 he moved to Ger- many, there he saw the need of llrestaring all things in Christi' and became active in an or- ganization called Atheitist. Before sailing tor America in JQEO, he was honored by being elected President of this movement. Though he has been in America only two years, he has wasted no time in taking up our language and customs Of all his experiences, however, Simon still thinks that one ot his greatest thrills is getting up to give a talk in Speech Class JAMES PATRICK ROACHE St. Francis de Sales Parish Protect, Sacristan, Graduate Editor Le Petit, Candle, Minor League Basketball, Baseball, Jeffery Weston in Kind Lady. Being elected President of the class is ample testimony at Jim's character and personality, Although overladen by different extra-curricular duties, requiring much ot his time and talents, Jim has occupied the first seat in class tor tive vears. l-lis athletic prowess was also put to good use as he commanded his Rebels in the gym- nasium at 3:l5 or rapped out extraebase hits at Lake Shore, His wide-spread knowledge and whimsical quips make him a most welcome com- panion in conversation. JOHN WALTER ROLLER Sf. Catherine of Siena Parish Schola Cantorum, Choir What does it take to be a good magician? Ask John Roller or better yet watch John Roller John has all the necessary ingredients for battling even the most skeptical audience--e that sly look, a quick steady hand, a glib tongue, and what's more a collection at tricks and gadgets that would make Thurston seem like a piker, His mastery at the pun and de- liberate manner at spinning a yarn assures John a brrght future as a teacher, entertainer, or speaker, JAMES JOSEPH ROTHFUCHS Sf. Gregory Parish Basketball, Chess, Baseball, Chant. Jim's philosophy of life: everything comes to him who waits, For the past tive years he's shown stoical patience surpassed by none I-lis easy going personality and slow deliberate man- ner of speaking made him popular with many and also added to the idea ot the mirrorelike calmness which best describes his personality But don't get the idea that Big Jim doesn't keep occupied, however, because in his spare moments, when not wrinkling or stewing over a chess board, he ls busy sharpening his mathematical brain by working out all TVDES ot chemical experiments.

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0 1953 DANIEL FRANCIS STEMPORA Five Holy Martyrs Parish Chant, Orchestra, Catechist, Beadsman, Tennis Tourney, Ping Pong, Monogram Club. Dan's warm friendly smile combined with his amiable personality won for him many friends during his years at Quigley , , , Never too busy to help anyone and always glad to do it . , . After saying the Rosary with the Beadsmen at 3120 Dan could be seen hurrying to a Schola Practice or an Orchestra rehearsal , . . On Thursdays he could be found teaching Cate- chism at St John's Mission 'Nothing more need be said about Dan's eagerness to take part in school activtiesl. MICHAEL FRANCIS SULLIVAN St. Laurence Parish Bowling, Basketball, Ping Pong, Chess, Swim- ming, Golf, Chant. Beneath that placid expression is an even more placid Mike Sullivan. Of soft voice and pleasant disposition, Mike is never one to get riled up at anything except perhaps at one of his few rnisplays in his nightly game of chess. Mike hos long been famous for his modern Greek translations, but in fifth year a new honor was bestowed on him in Greek class. He became official anchor man for the pronunciation of all tough Greek names , . . a iob he well filled. JAMES MICHAEL TODD Sf. Kilian Parish Basketball, Catechist, Beadsman, Ping Pong, Baseball. Despite his many talents Jim is probably the most modest of the graduates, It wasn't dis- covered until fifth year that Jim was a state champion while still in grammar school and even now he's so humble that he won't let any- one mention what he was a champion of. Big Jim used his lanky build to great advantage in winning many noon league tussles and his amiable personality to great advantage in win- ning many friends. ROBERT JOSEPH WALSH St. Francis de Paulo Parish Swimming, Golf, Photographic Editor of Le Petit. Aauaman or Shutterbugetake your pick of those names, Bob will answer to either , . . A lifeguard since second year, Bob fell in love with the pool the moment he saw it . . , After the final bell, when not making a mad dash down three flights of stairs to the pool, Bobby could be seen traipsing through the halls, cam- era in hand, looking for a likely subject to snap . . . Many of the clever photos in our yearbook, as well as those of past years, are due to Bob's ingenuity and careful planning , , .These ought to give you an idea of Bob's mastery of the art