St Francis High School - Alvernian Yearbook (La Canada Flintridge, CA)

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Leo Gerckens Noted for his pear-shaped tones, “book-learn- ing', and high grades, Leo wants to have his name added to the rostrum of St. Mary s. Leo who is always faithful to the Dominican Order, as noticed by our Capuchin Franciscan Fathers, intends to wear the white robe of the Dominicans and follow in the footsteps of Our Lord. Leo claims St. Dominic's in Eagle Rock as his parish. Rick Harper Rick when he isn't being funny as a crutch himself, or snoozing, is the applause for Doyle's wise cracks. Big Rick Harper is the only four year football letterman in our class. A cast-off from the Rose Bowl Areas, Rick is the original back yard mechanic. He is Vice-Prexy of the Senior Class, and Prefect of the Sodality. Rick attends St. Andrews Church in Pasadena.

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 ike Flaaten has only been at St. Francis for two years, »ut in that short time he has built up an ad- mirable athletic record. He played Varsity Foot- ball for two years and in 1952 was chosen as All Conference Halfback. For two seasons Mike has been on the Varsity Basketball team, and a pitcher on the Baseball team. When track was started at S.F. Mike copped the Conference Pole Vault Record. He has the mind of an all-around sportsman built around a winning personality. Mike attends Holy Angels Church in Arcadia. Ed Fortner A well-liked guy, Ed. was Treasurer of the Stu- dent Body in his Sophomore year. Secretary of the Sodality in 2nd year, and of the class in 4th year. Ed. views the passing of each semester as a bitter victory. He was manager of the Basket- ball team as a Soph, and has been a good So- dalist for three years. Fr. Paul will especially re- member him as a “vocally active Spanish stu- dent. Ed. is a member of Holy Redeemer Parish

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Clyde Hinckley ‘■Floyd”, a member of the back row crowd, will be remembered as a “cycle boy” first, last, and always. Cams, headers, and mills are among the common words in his vocab. We think Clyde intends to be a grease monkey on the Azusa local, along with his friend Harry. Clyde belongs to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. U Jl Howard Jeffries Jeff's main interest is talking, and in June the words heard will be ‘at last . Possibly Jeff will go into business retreading the tires his father sells, although there is nothing more tiring than re-tiring tired tires. Jeff was a member of the Sodality in his 1st and 2nd years. A member of Holy Redeemer Parish.