St Augustine High School - Saintsman Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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To the Esteemed Class of '44 My dear Students: The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going. So far in your life your aim has been lofty. You might have chosen other insti- tutions of learning in which to acquire your secondary education. But being young men of purpose you followed the best choice by placing yourselves under the inspiring influence of Priest-teachers. You have achieved successfully one great ambition in life, namely, an earned diploma in a select Catholic high school. Armed with this enviable possession you are a crusader. You have the ability and confidence to do things. You know where you are going. lt is true many of you will proudly wear the uniform of your country's armed battalions. You will go to war. All things, however, come to an end, even wars. By God's help, some day you will return to your home- land to pursue avocations of peace and happiness in normal life. ln war and in peace your Catholic education will be one of your most invaluable substances. lt is a source of encouragement and consolation to the Augustinian Fathers to take notice of so many members of this class declaring their intention to serve in the Army of the Lord by pursuing vocations to- the holy Priesthood. May God give these aspiring youths the necessary grace of perseverance in their studies. I congratulate you, and assure you of remembrances in my Masses for a long time to come. ln humility I petition God to guide, protect and love you in this life, and reward you with .an everlasting inheritance in the world to come. Very Rev. W. R. Kirk, O.S.A., Principal

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VERY REVEREND WILBERT R. KIRK, O.S.A

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REV. DAVID H. RYAN. O.S.A San Diego, California Received education at: St. Augustine High School San Diego State College Villanova College Catholic University Ordained at Los Angeles. Calif., in i936 Teaches: Geometry, Solid Ge ometry, Triginometry, Spanish I ll, Mechanical Drawing. Combine a mild pleasing personality with a rabid love for both aeronautics and photography and you practically have Father Ryan in a nutshell. l-lis positive genius with a camera or anything that even resembles one has been the mainstay of the annual pictures since he came to- the Saints in l94O. Father Ryan is an alumnus of Saints and for this reason he seems to take an added interest in every school activity. l-le originated the Aeronautics Club last year for the Patio aviation enthusiasts. This year he took one step further in the same direction by introducing a fully accredited course in pre-flight aeronautics into the scho-ol curriculum. l-le is a zealous golfer and often can be seen on the field during one of his gym periods practicing up on his putting. l-lis thorough knowledge of music has been recognized wherever he goes. l-le and a few select student Carusos can often be fo-und uo- holding the backbone of the choir at the Carmalite Monastery. Despite his many activities Father Ryan always seems to find time to come to the aid of some student befuddled by his studies. Many patiomen have his wise guidance to thank for their thorough under- standing of some difficult subject.