Spring Hill College - Torch Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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N . .., A .. if 'U , 4, ,-'g,Qvx-4,3-Q5 ,--EN JOSEPH E. BILGERE rf , f H10-W, ., Cullman, Alabama ' Candidate for B. S. C. ros Foot Varsity Football '29 30 '31 varsity Baseball so 31 32 A B Us St. John Berchman Society, '32 When Joseph E. Bilgere bids adieu to the campus in May Spring Hill College will be the richer in having one more worthy Alumnus, but she will be the loser to the following ex'tent: Her Student Council will be Without a level-headed judge, and a vice-president. Her football team will lose its alternate captain, one of the most versatile halfbacks to don the Purple and White jersey. Her baseball team will have to fill the hot corner where Joe stopped those would BE sure hits. Her student body a leader in scholarship, a perfect athlete, a true gentleman, an ardent supporter and one who will vote repeal of the 18th amendment. Joe is very modest about his achievements, so much so that he leaves when anyone mentions them in his presence. It seems he' has an uncanny capacity for turning out a great amount of quality work in a remarkable short period of time for his activities limit his mo- ments and yet he has a perfect scholastic record. Although immune to the attractions of the weaker sex, Joe is not a recluse and is one who may be classed by the expression that carries much depth and meaning, he is a regular fellow . Bullet Joe has not yet chosen his field of endeavor, but his practical experience, combined with a wealth of training under Pro- fessor Hart, should make him one of the best known business men of Cullman. He has all the qualities of a true Springhillian and success should be his. 24 rftftv-A,

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M MARCEL R. BELLAN DE MiclQie' ' Biloxi, Mississippi Q Candidate ifor B. S. C. Frosh Football Varsity Football. '29 Frosh Baseball Varsity Baseball, '30, '31 Golf, '31 Sodality of B. V. M., '29, '30, '31, '32 Frosh Basketball Captain Frosh Basketball Short Story Society. '29, '30 Mississippi Club, '29, '30 Treasurer, Junior Class Vice-l'1'esident. Senior Class Mu Nu I . Mickie , a true sportsman, journeyed to the Hill from Biloxi's shores in the fall of '28, His is a character to make and hold friends. Once known he is liked and admired. As a student he ranks among the best. Class matter for him was a serious business. He was in college to study and he did so. For two years the Springhillian claimed him as a staff member. His interest in the Short Story Society was proof of his scholastic am- bition. The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin can Well boast of Mz'ck2fe , for he was ever true to her standards. Micki1fe did not Want a one-sided education. He believed in the adage: A sound mind in a sound body . This accounts for his zest and enthusiasm for athletics. In the '31 Golf Tournament he Won first place over many able competitors. He played Frosh Football and in his Sophomore year merited fullback position on the Varsity squad. Though light for a fullback, his line plunging and long gains around end, his long punts and perfect passing made it very disagreeable for the opposing team. Unfortunately, his football career came to an end because of an injury. His speed and accurate shooting made him an asset to the Purple and White Basketeers. But Baseball was the game of. games for Mickie . On the diamond he played big-league ballg here he dis- played unsurpassable skill in fielding and rare ability as a batter. Last spring, when he signed a contract with the Cleveland In- dians, his career as a college athlete automatically ended. Miclcz'e will succeed in his chosen field, for he has within him all the elements of success-personality, ability and determination. 23

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.,., . w Mid lx., , GERALD M. BOYLAN jerry Spring Hill, Alabama Candidate for B. S. C. Mobile Club, '29, '30, '31, '32 Phi Kappa Day Dog Club, '29, '30, '31, '32 Chesterfields, '31, '32 Porthole Club, '29, '30, '31 One always stands out. Jerry is quite worthy of the phrase. After graduating from Spring Hill High in the spring of '28, Jerry did not think he had drunk deeply enough from the fountain of knowledge so the following September he sought admittance into Spring Hill College with the 29th division. Four years of hard work, years crowded with successes, scholastically, fraternally and socially, have marked his career at the College on the Hill . Now he wears worthily the toga of a B. S. C. and goes forth well prepared to meet the exigencies of the day. Nature has blessed him with a cheerful disposition. Where dark clouds obscure the horizons of others, Jerry could always find the silver lining. He has taken to himself the task of lightening the wor- ries of his comrades and many are the Freshmen set at ease and com- forted by the jovial greetings of this Southern Gentleman. Last year, Jerry decided to see the world from a port-hole. For weeks after his return he repeated the wonders of foreign shores to all who would lend him willingly or unwillingly their ears. In this he far outstripped the Ancient Mariner who stoppeth one of three . None could resist the tale of this sea-faring lad. He has given us no inkling of his future. Lawyer, Doctor, Indian Chief? W-e know not, but of this be certain Jerry will be a man who stands out in his chosen field. Adios! 25