Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY years Seattle Prep had received many Freshmen classes within its portals; but it was never so completely bombarded with fiery school spirit and sparkling enthusiasm until the class of '36 burst through the school entrance in September, 1932. '36 entered the Prep eighty strong and as usual was divided into two classes, the A and B. In keeping with our spirited entre, class elections were immediately held. In I A, Jack Naughton was acclaimed president; Dick DeDonato, vice-president; Dick Kelly, secretary; Tom Finn, treasurer, and Dave King, the impetuous sergeant-at-arms. In I B, Walter Moore was president; Paul Cullinane, vice-president; Bob Trotter, secretary, and Ben Branigan, treasurer. Father Moffat instructed both classes in the fundamentals of Latin, and Mr. Logan taught Religion. English and History were Mr. Dowd's contribution to I A's scholastic success while Mr. Sweeney expounded the laws and theories of Algebra. In I B, Mr. Coen taught English and Algebra and Mr. Burris drove home the principles of Ancient History. After the Freshmen specimen in May, our year was practically ended. We greeted the oncoming vacation, knowing we had left behind us an admirable and distinguished record of achievement. Vacation over, the class of '36 returned to find themselves no longer the despised Frosh but respected Sophomores. '36 still manifested their old school spirit and possessed a sheer determination to win everything it entered. Class officers were elected as usual and in II A, Dick DeDonato took up the duties of class president; Jack Naughton, vice-president; Dick Kelly, secretary; Tom Finn, treasurer, and Mike Colacarro, sergeant-at-arms. In IIB, Paul Cullinane received the presidency; Bud Nestor was vice-president; Frank Brandmeir, secretary; Ben Branigan, treasurer, and John Harrington, sergeant-at-arms. It was our good fortune to have a fine crop of teachers again advising us. In II A, Mr. Evoy taught English; Mr. Burris, History; Mr. Logan, Latin, and Mr. O'Hara, Geometry. Greek, French and Spanish were instructed by Messrs. Logan, Geis, and Burries, respectively. In II B, Mr. Flajole taught English and History; Mr. O'Hara, Geometry and Latin. In the various school activities the Sophomore class of '36 displayed abundant talent. Dick DeDonato represented the school in the Apologetic Contest and portrayed a leading role in the play, ''His Father's Son.'' Ed Sheehan was elected student-body sergeant-at-arms, and Neil Brislawn won the Junior Elocution Contest. In the world of sports. Sophomore classmen brought home the honors; Naughton, Green, Finn, and Clauaon all received basketball letters. Nestor earned his in football while Eddie Sheehan received his second letter in baseball. II B upset I! A to carry off the intra-mural basketball title of the school. Another year had rolled by and '36 had become Juniors, upper-classmen, at last! Elections were presently held and in the A class Dick DeDonato again assumed the duties of class president with Jack Green, vice-president; Jack Naughton, secretary-treasurer; and Tom Finn, sergeant-at-arms. In Junior ''B,'' Bud Nestor was chosen president; Paul Cullinane, vice-president, and Jack Noser, secretary-treasurer. The same friendly teachers now so well known to the students were again expounding the laws of education. In the A class, Mr. Logan taught Latin and Greek; Mr. Evoy dealt out English to both classes, and Mr. McGruder taught

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O'Gorman, Robert O’G Sodality 1-2-3-4; Sodality Officer 4; Echo 3-4; Panther 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Basketball 1-2; Debating 3-4; Gold Modal Debate 3; Glee Club 1-2. O'Neill, Daniel Dan Sodality 2-3-4: Panther 4; Echo 4; Debating 4; Dramatic Club 4; Tennis Team Captain 4. Osterman. John Ozzie Sodality 1 -2-3-4; Baseball Manager 4; Debating 2-4; Basketball 1. Potts, Melvin Mel Sodality 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2: Baseball 1-2; Boxing 4; Debating 1-2. Russoll. Joseph Joe Sodality 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Panther 4; Echo 4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 2-4. Shoohan, Edward Eddie Sodality 1-2-3-4; Sodality Officer 3-4; Football 2-4; Baseball 1 -2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-4; Debating 3-4: Panther 4; Dramatic Club 4; Dramatic Club Officer 4; Letterman 1-2-3-4; Lottorman Officer 4: Student Body Officer 2. Trottor, Robert Bob Sodality 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Elocution Contest 2. Ursino. Frank Tony Sodality 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Panther 4; Echo 4. Wost, Charles Charlie Sodality 1-2-3-4; Tennis 4: Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 3. White, John Johnny Sodality 1 -2-3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Panther 4; Echo 4; Debating 3-4; Glee Club i-2. Wilson, Tlernoy Wilson Sodality 2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Debating 3-4; Gold Modal Debate 3; Elocution Contest 3; Panther 4; Lotterman 3-4. Wood. Albert Al Sodality 2-3-4; Panther 4; Echo 4; Baseball 3-4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Debating 4. SENIORS

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History. Chemistry was handled by Mr. Grief; Spanish by Mr. O'Brien; French by Mr. Dachy; and III B Latin by Mr. Geis. As always the class of '36 predominated everything it entered upon. Two members, DeDonato and Brandmeir, were student-body officers. In the Intra-mural Basketball League, III A was victorious, but only after a hard chase by III B. In Debating, III A was well represented by O'Gorman and Wilson whose splendid speeches rated high in the Gold Medal Debate. Brislawn and De-Donato fired flowing orations at the listeners of the Annual Elocution Contest. 00 At the graduating exercises, three medals were bestowed on members of '36. Dave King received the Latin Medal; lack Naughton, the William Kendall Memorial Reward, and Dick DeDonato, the Loyalty Medal. The third year had passed and the classmen of '36 found themselves well advanced towards their Senior year and distinctively prominent in the eyes of the remaining student-body. Eager to make our last year the happiest and most enjoyable, the class of '36 assembled for school in September, 1935, full of pep and enthusiasm. As usual the class elections were held; in IV A, Dick DeDonato for the third successive term was elected president; Jack Green, vice-president, and Jack Naughton, secretary-treasurer. In IV B, Bud Nestor accepted his second term as president; Jack Noser was vice-president, and Dick Kelly, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Dowd performed an excellent task in instructing IV B English, and Mr. Evoy taught the same subject to IV A. Except for the Latin class, which was directed by Mr. Gerald McDonald, the classes were combined for the remaining subjects. Mr. Nealon will alv ays be remembered for his friendly manner of teaching us Physics and Trigonometry, and Mr. Walterskirchen's dogmatic lectures in Civics will never be forgotten. Father Maruca conducted the Religion classes and was Moderator of the Sodality. The Echo and Panther will remain as a lasting memorial to the journalistic efforts of Ed Donohoe, Fred Hebert, Jack Kearny, Dick Kelly, and Bob O'Gorman, who constantly strove to place these publications on a high literary pedestal. Dick Kelly and Bob O'Gorman, Editor and Associate Editor of the Echo respectively, believe they have given the class of '36 a fitting remembrance of their happy school days at Seattle Prep and that the Echo in years to come will provide genuine entertainment by its realistic photographs and reminiscent accounts. Besides those who contributed to the literary success of these periodicals were DeDonato, Russell, and Ursino, who ably managed the finances and business which the Echo entailed. In Dramatics, Joe Russell was outstanding for his portrayals of comic life. Other notables in the Dramatic Club were DeDonato, a veteran of many plays; Claudon and Sheehan. The lone senior, representing the school in outside debates, was Bob O'Gorman, who tv ice defended us against the ravages of the Gonzaga Debate Club. In the world of sports the class of '36 was especially prominent. There were many men who participated in all three major sports and their brilliant record will long be remembered by Prep fans. Thus we have come to the end of our high school life. With Commencement over, we will have passed beyond the confines of Seattle Prep. It has been a long steady grind, but the Class of '36 persevered. V ith heartfelt gratitude we thank the Faculty for their kind efforts on our behalf, and hope that our future accomplishments will be a credit to their institution. It is our desire that in succeeding years, we forty-one graduates will preserve the youthful friendships that have been formed at the Prep. X oo oo ! —i O O w co