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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1959 volume:

Published by the Senior Class of 1959 St. Francis High School 200 Michigan Avenue La Canada, California Administration......................Page 6 Seniors.............................Page 14 Classes.............................Page 36 Seminarians.........................Page 52 Organizations.......................Page 54 Activities..........................Page 66 Sports..............................Page 88 Contents! Com Bennington “We are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep. 3 —Shakespeare PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Lord make me an instrument of thy peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; and Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love; for It is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. His Eminence James Francis Cardinal McIntyre, D.D. Archbishop of Los Angeles His Excellency Most Reverend Timothy Manning, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General, Archdiocese of Los Angeles His Excellency Most Reverend Alden J. Bell, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop and Chancellor, Archdiocese of Los Angeles 5 Jfatfjer Sector FATHER CYRIL, O.F.M. CAP. Headmaster of lovely school in ex- clusive Flintridge . . . Hopeless, hope- less is his bon mot” . . . human proto- type for the helicopter . . . dictator of the Circle K . . . mental giant in math. 8 jfatfjer Ikotrinctal FATHER EMILIAN O.F.M. Cap. Custos Provincial of the Province of St. Patrick . . . head of the campus gendarmes . . . driver of the very famous Army Car . . . head of Seminarians ... all star volleyball player. Jfatfjer $tte=Eector FATHER ALPHONSUS O.F.M. Cap. Fr. Lawrence's special friend . . . noted for his easy tests . . . keeps the Knight Breeze going . . . one of his proverbs: A literary critic is a per- son who can find a meaning in litera- ture that the author didn’t know was there”. 9 FATHER HERBERT O.F.M. Cap. Pleasant personality . . . yearbook moderator . . . cool, calm, and col- lected . . . sparetime watch maker . . . thrives on hot dogs . . . perma- nent tonsure . . . heads up Band and Glee Club. FATHER FIDELIS O.F.M. Cap. Campaigner for the missions . . . thrives on an apple a day . . . mod- erator of Senior A” . . . Detroit claims him as a native son . . . the Robin Hood of Flintridge forest. FATHER PAUL O.F.M. Cap. Motto: 26 Julio . . . grave as a judge . . . wants to translate Jose Greco's memoirs . . . California Scholarship Federation moderator... 10 FATHER RUPERT O.F.M. Cap. Favorite pastime — golf . . . our guess is that the inventor of Sodium Pentathol, the truth serum, grew weary of listening to his golf scores . . . commutes between St. Francis High School and St. Francis Parish. FATHER LAWRENCE O.F.M. Cap. St. Francis’s “draggin’ priest . . . devoted to Athletic Banquets . . . theme song: See the U.S.A. in a DODGE? . . . science teacher extra- ordinaire . . . collects bottles (Coke bottles). FATHER ENDA O.F.M. Cap. Ireland’s latest gift to the New World . . . understudies Fr. Rupert in golf . . . devotee of long, long essays . . . teaches Senior Religion. 11 MR. FRANK BACHMAN The English-speaking people agree on most things—except the English they speak . . . latest addition to the Faculty . . . founder of the Debating Team . . . proud ex-Marine. MR. JACK FRIEDMAN Mud-spattered Football and Track coach . . . chief cook and proprietor at the Round Table . . . molder of cham- pion thinclads . . . mentor of the enter- prising Sociology Class . . . connoisseur of clothes . . . guiding genius of the famed Christmas Cheer Can Drive. MR. PHIL BOLGER Soon we shall forget this trivial dis- cussion of squares and turn to the more vital matter of diamonds” . . . would like to have a cure for baldness that can’t be pushed over one ear when he takes off his hat. 12 MR. JOHN CARDINALE Master-mind of the Casaba squad . . . motto: You can’t win them air'. . . two teams claim he coaches them—the Bees claim he coaches the Varsity and the Varsity claims he coaches the Bees. MR. FRED PURNER Became traitor to Detroit iron by buy- ing French roller skate . . . recently be- came a blushing bridegroom . . . big cheese of the Bee football team . . . lays claim to being the biggest booster Arcadia ever had. MR. DAN DOWNS Former alumnus of S. F. . . . new coach- ing blood for the track team . . . chief scout for the football team . . . friend of one and all at Hollypark, Santa Anita Del Mar, etc. Motto: But Pontiacs do go. JOHN BALAK John . . . prexy of the St. Francis branch of the Gestapo (Circle K) . . . Chevy fan . . . believes in trad- ing up where cars are concerned. Student Council; Third Order; Sodality; C.S.F.; Circlo K; Lettermen't Club; Knight Brooz '58; Boo Basketball I, II; Varsity Botkotball III, IV; Beo Baseball I; Varsity Baseball II. Ill, IV. DOUGLAS BARTOLI Doug . . . Flintridge Prep's gift to the Kniqhts . . . mi nnthropist’s mis- anthropist . . . ambition: to destroy the world . . . gets a kick out of the Alvernian room . . . member of the Pipe League. Third Order; Sodality; Science Club; Circle K; Alvemian; Knight Breeze '58, '59. GARY BAULER Gary” .... notorious leader of Local 770 . . . associated with the dread Tujunga Gang . . . South- ern California's answer to Jimmy Hoffa . . . the Round Table’s answer to Duncan Hines . . . Tim's twin. Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; Alvernian. TIMOTHY BAULER Tim . . . motto: Man, don't bug me . . . executioner for the “Tujun- ga Gang . . . Huckleberry Hound fan . . . Commissioner of Athletics . . . Gary's twin. Student Council; Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; lettermen's Club; Bee Football I, II; Var- sity Football III, IV. JOHN BERARDO “John . . . succeeded to the title of Bowling League President by a coup d'etat . . . co-manager of the Knight Owls . . . Arcadia booster . . . loves red and white Fords. Sodality; Science Club; Vanity Track IV. 16 GERALD BIR Jerry Silky . . . believes in short haircuts—very short . . . habitue of Santa Anita . . . big bangtail bettor . . . bowler extraordinaire. Sodality; Bo Botkotball II; Vanity Batkot- ball III, IV. ROBERT BONETTE Bob . . . t.ie Big Bopper . . . Boy wonder of Montrose, a bit of a strangler by trade —Fr. A. . . . has a hand in every social event . . . Sophomore Class President. Third Ordor; Sodality; Bo Track III. JOSEPH BORGERDING Joe . . . nature boy of the Senior Class . . . ambition: to go fishing for the rest of his life . . . hopes to be a hunter in his spare time . . . evidently a man who thinks for him- self. Third Ordor; Sodality; C.S.F.; Scionc Club. EDWARD BOWEN Eddie Chunky . . . one-third of the triumvirate of proud football managers . . . golf addict . . . Fr. Cyril's pride and joy in Trig class. Third Ordor; Sodality; Golf III. IV. EDWARD BOYER Ed Tony Baker . . . great and glorious founder of Oliverism . . . favorite saying: Emma . . . Wussy's and Larry's buddy . . . nemesis of Fr. Emilian. Third Ordor; Sodality; lottormon's Club; Bo Football II; Bo Batoball I; Vortity Botoball II, III. IV. 17 DENNIS BURKE Dennis” . . . cause of Fr. Enda's famous phrase: There must be an answer to it . . . lays claim to the title of S. F. wrestling champ . . . one of the founders of the “Chess Club. Third Order; Science Club; Debating Team; Bee Track II; Varsity Track III, IV. FREDERICK CANNELL Fred . . . bane of Fr. A's existence . . . drives a hot Olds . . . one of the best-liked guys in the Senior Class . . . suppressed desire: to be a her- mit. Sodality; Lettermen's Club; Bee Football I, II; Varsity Football III, IV; Bee Boseboll I; Varsity Baseball II, III, IV. RICHARD CARINO Rich . . . has been with us for three years . . . Vic Tanny of the Senior Class . . . one of the many class Romeos . . . Mr. Friedman's buddy. Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; Lettermen's Club; Bee Football II; Varsity Football III, IV; Bee Basketball III; Varsity Track II, III. RONALD CHAIX Ron . . . Nelson's arch-enemy . . . keeps up a running conversation with Fr. A. . . . headmaster of SAPS (So- ciety for Accident Prone Suckers). Third Order; Bee Football II; Bee Trock I, II. TOM COTTER Colonel Tom . . . Tennessee ex- change student . . . next president of M.l.T. (Many Illiterate Teachers) . . . outdrew Cal Tech's best with his slide rule . . . co-founder of Jour- nalism Club. C.S.F., Science Club; Alvemian; Knight Breeze '59. 18 DAVID COYLE Dave . . . Fr. A‘s boon buddy . . . Twentieth Century martyr . . . ambi- tion: to stop up the Burnt Cork . . . . National Merit Scholarship Finalist . . . Bartoli's sidekick. Third Oraor; Sodality: C.S.F.; Sdonco Club; Debating Team; Circlo K; Alvornian. WILLIAM DOOLING Bill Willy . . . ruthless party boss of the Machine . . . co-man- ager of the Knight Owls . . . plunger in the field of popular records . . . Arcadia hack driver . . . first Presi- dent of the Bowling League. Third Ordor; Sodality; Scionco Club; Circlo K; Alvornian; Knight Broozo '58; Varsity Track IV. JOHN EISELE John . . . co-founder of the Jour- nalism Club . . . ambition: to beat Geisbauer two straight sets in tennis . . . . press correspondent for the Science Club . . . Novice Master of Third Order. Third Ordor; Sodality; Scionco Club; Ooboting Toam; Alvornian; Knight Broozo ’59; Boo Football I. II. JOHN FLANDERS John . . . old step-and-a-half of the Track Team . . . hard-working Senior Class President . . . tireless worker on behalf of the S. F. Track Improvement Society. Studont Council; Circko K; lottormon's Club; Boo Football I; Varsity Football It; Boo Trock I; Varsity Track II. III. IV. ANDRE FORTIER Andre” . . . one of the Tujunga Terrors . . . associate chef of the Round Table . . . member of De Silva's gang . . . knuckleman for the Circle K . . . Senior Class Vice-Presi- dent. Studont Council; Third Ordor; Sodality; Do- bating Toam; Circlo K; Alvornian; Knight e.oozo '58; Boo Track II; Varsity Trock III. 19 JOHN GEISBAUER John . . . known in tennis circles os The Big Racket . . . co-editor of the Knight Breeze in his Junior year . . . Junior Class President. Third Order; Sodality; Science Club; Circle K; Knight Breeze '58; Bee Football I, II. RICHARD GUNN Dick” . . . intimate friend of Fr. Fidelis . . . originator of many choice remarks . . . motto: If at first you don't succeed,----- . . . ambition: to be the first governor of La Can- ada. TIM HAIDINGER Tim . . . last of the big spenders . . . brings European culture to S.F. . . . ambition: to break even with Fr. Lawrence's coke machine. Third Order; Sodality; C.S.F.; Science Club; Circle K; lettermen't Club; Alvemian; Knight Breeze '58; Bee Football II; Bee Batketball I; Bee Trock II; Varsity Track III, IV. CHARLES HAINS Chuckie” .... originator of the Beat Mission stickers . . . first year Naval Reserve . . . lover of the Fresh- men . . . vocal expert . . . ambition: to fake his Jungle Cruiser to dark- est Africa. GILBERT HAYES Gil . . . the Great White Hunter . . . claim to fame: doesn't know how to make a collect telephone call . . . giving up hunting for bowl- ing. Third Ordor. 20 KEITH HOSFELD Keith” . . . one of the legitimate cheerleaders . . . Student Body Vice- President . . . pet peeve: corner of Washington and Fair Oaks. Student Council: Circlo K; lettermen's Club; Varsity Track II, III. IV. JOSEPH KENNINGTON Joe . . . proud possessor of a metallic blue MG . . . S.F.’s answer to Trujillo . . . Suppressed desire: to open a branch office of Unicorn. Third Ordor; Scionco Club; Alvomian; Boo Football II; Golf III. GEORGE KOLBE George . . . member of Fr. A's Eat, drink, and be merry” society . . . treacherous card shark—never loses (when dealing) . . . ambition: to be a walking advertisement for Ayds. Dobating Toam; Knight Broozo '59. DENIS KURUTZ Denny Unrutz . . . glorious lead- er of the poster committee . . . Ivory pounder of the senior class . . . Treasurer of senior A . Third Ordor; Sodality; Scionco Club; Dobating Toam; Circlo K; Alvomian; Knight Broozo '58; Boo Track II; Varsity Track III, IV. JAMES LINNAN Jimmy . . . noted for his wise- cracks . . . has placed many a wager on an equine in his time . . . ambition: to become a recluse in a boiler factory. Sodality; Boo Basketball II. Ill; Varsity Bas- ketball IV; Boo Baseball I, II; Varsity Baseball III, IV. 21 WAYNE MADER Wayne ... St. Francis' answer to Davy Crockett . . . expert on botany . . . drives a Volvo as gray as his Confederate uniform. Third Order; C.S.F.; Science Club. CARLOS MAGALLANES Carlos .... constant low-point man of the Gutterbusters ....... member of the band for three years (joined under pressure) . . . ambi- tion: to find out what’s happening. Band; Varsity Track IV. LAWRENCE MAHAFFEY Larry . . . upstanding janitor of the Tujunga Gang . . . Boyer's partner in crime . . . motto: But Father, I can’t stay for detention tonight . . . rides shotgun for the Tujunga Gang. Third Order. VICTOR MANUELLI Vic . . . Westridge benefactor . . . Student Body President . . . headed for Cal? Princeton? Stanford? PCC? . . . wants to be a legal advisor for Batista . . . sports car lover. Student Council; Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; lettermen'f Club; Knight Breeie '58; Bee Footboll II; Bee Track I; Varsity Trock II, Ml, IV. NOEL MARTINEAU Noel . . . suppressed desire: to play first triangle at the Met . . . . big noise from Montrose . . . ambi- tion: to convince everyone that he ran a six-minute mile. Third Order; Knight Breeze '58. EDWARD MASOTTI Ed . . . descended upon us in the Sophomore Year . . . good worker for S.F. in the poster campaigns . . . has driven at least four different cars to school—held the record un- til Wilson started. Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; Bee Base- ball II. 22 ROBERT MAY ■‘Bob . . . white buck wearer in honor of ‘‘Pat . . . class Secretary in his Sophomore year . . . can oft be seen driving a gangster-type '41 Cad. Third Order; Sodality. BRIAN MERTES ‘'Brian'' . . . swinging guitar for the Knight Owls .... occasionally known as Rancid Staine in his pro- fessional capacity . . . driver of the Earl Sheib Special. Scionco Club; Circlo K. JAMES MIEDING Jim . . . Quiet Man of the Circle K . . . honorary member of the 44 Club . . . big help on the Basketball team . . . ambition: to be a social worker in the depressed areas of the world (Beverly Hills, Flintridge, etc.) Scionco Club; Circlo K; Vanity Batkotball III. IV. LAWRENCE MOLLNER Larry . . . trembles at the sight of anything in skirts . . . Vice-President of Senior B . . . Manuelli's ward heeler . . . driver of a Chrysler that bears a striking resemblance to a Sherman tank. Studont Council; Third Ordor; Sodality. Circlo K; Knight Brooto '58. MICHAEL MURNANE Mike . . . cause of much distress to Fr. Cyril . . . insists he climb Mt. Whitney . . . one of the National Merit finalists . . . another fan of Huckleberry Hound . . . campus instigator of “64 Thousandth-of-a- Dollar Question. Third Ordor; C.S.F.; Debating Team; Knight Broozo '58, '59. WILLIAM NELSON Bill Gene . . . solid swinger . . . conquered overwhelming odds to become a cheerleader .... Senior Class barber . . . frantic fan of Little Richard. Third Ordor; Sodality; Scionco Club; Knight Broozo '58. 23 JAMES O’KANE Jim . . . adlibs in Fr. Emilian's class . . . graduate of Cotillion . . . Whelan's best buddy . . . Fr. Rupert's pride and joy . . . member in good standing of the Pipe League. Third Order; Sodality; Scient Club; Circlo K; Knight Breexe 'S8. Golf II. III. IV. PAUL PITLICK Tall Paul . . . Fr. Cyril's pride and joy . . . ambition: to be the only soldier in the world who can't dig a deep enough foxhole . . enamored of South Dakota. Third Order; Sodality; C.S.F.; Science Club; Debating Team; Circle K; Alvemian; Bee Trock II; Vorxity Track IV. PAUL RAFTERY Paul . . . has perfected his imita- tion of Fr. Emilian since he came to St. Francis as a Sophomore....... never fails to amaze Fr. Paul with his ability to comprehend Spanish. Third Order. DALE RAVETTO Dale Mouse .... the famed refugee from Disneyland men- tioned by Fr. A. . . . one of the few members of the Senior Class who don't want to be engineers. Third Order. GEORGE REPUCCI George . . . Big Daddy of the Senior Class . . . bowls with the championship Maple Maulers . . . Senior Class answer to Fr. A. Science Club; Bee Bateboll I, II. 24 LAWRENCE REZNICEK Lorry Skip . . . author of that literary masterpiece— 1001 Ways to Keep Attendance Down . . . . faithful to his one and only Little Butcher. JAMES RICE Jim . . . came to us from the bar- ren wastes of the north . . . sup- pressed desire: to be the piano play- er at the Unicorn . . . honorary Mouseketeer. Third Order; Debating Team. CHESTER RICHARDS Chet . . . most conservative wheel- er in the Senior Class . . . voted the man most likely . . . one of the three finalists in the National Merit Schol- arship Program . . . ambition: to be a slide rule inspector at Cal Tech. Science Club; Debating Team. PATRICK RILEY Pat . . . another nature lover . . . life member of the C.S.F. . . . Mr. Moneybags for the Third Order . . . Secretary of the Bluecoats . . . . on the receiving end of many of Fr. Cyril's chops. Third Order; C.S.F.; Science Club; Circle K. WILLIAM ROCKENBACH Bill . . . big admirer of St. An- drew's and of Arcadia . . . tormentor of O'Kane during Religion class . . . President of Lettermen's Club. Student Council; Third Order; Sodality; Circle K; lettermen’s Club; Bee Footboll I, II; Var- sity Football III; Bee Trock I; Varsity Track II, III, IV. 25 BRIAN SCHWARTZ ‘■Brian1’ . . . Rip Van Winkle of the Senior Class . . . thorn in Fr. Emil- ian's side . . . great lover of girls from Mayfield, Westridge, St. An- drew’s, et al. Third Order; Sodality; Debating Toam; Boo Track I, II; Vartity Track III, IV. WILLIAM SLOSS Bill . . . Linnan's buddy in crime . . . driver of the Turquoise Terror . . . ambition: to be a lexicographer . . . S.F.’s answer to Jimmy Stewart. Third Ordtr; Sodality; C.S.F.; Circlo K; let- termen's Club; Boo Basketball II; Varsity Basketball III; Boo Baseball I, II; Varsity Baseball III, IV. PAUL SMITH Paul . . . dynamic cheerleader . . . ambition: to sell the Brooklyn Bridge to Haidinger . . . Senior B President . . . driver of a very hot Chevy. Student Council; Third Order; Sodality; Sci- ence Club; Debating Team; Circle K; Bee Football I, II; Bee Trock I; Varsity Track III. IV. ALFRED SWAIM Al Swami . . . helped Fr. Paul design his 26 Julio posters . . . . head seminarian . . . came to us in his Senior Year from Cathedral High Third Order; Sodolity. THOMAS TARBET Tom . . . holds Fr. Cyril as his idol . . . initiator of the June Bug craze in 58 . . . hangs out in Debating Team . . . ambition: to own a drink- ing straw company. Sodality; Science Club; Debating Team. 26 ERICK TOKAR Erick . . . swings out with the S.F. band . . . extrovert's extrovert . . . suppressed desire: to become a mousekeeper at Disneyland, the best peopletrap ever built by a mouse. Third Order; Debating Team; Knight Breeze. TIMOTHY TWIGG Tim . . . ex-member of the Mont- rose Gang — he was thrown out for breaking the cardinal rule. He obeyed . . . exalted pleni-potenti- ary of the Tujunga Gang.” Third Order. PATRICK WALSH Pat . . . driver of a modified bread box . . . came to us as a Junior from the Seminary . . . suppressed desire: to be an official candle lighter at the Dragonwyck. ARTHUR WEBBER Art . . . stereo addict . . . Wilson's partner in crime ... an Einstein in Business Law . . . ambition.- to finish the Tower of Babel . . . famed for the Senior Party. Sodality. JOHN WEIGAND Johnny . . . participant in Mr. Friedman's Sociology Circle . . . am- bition: to run Midnight Auto Sup- ply Company . . . particular friend of Fr. Emilian. Third Ordor; Sodality; Varsity Bateball IV. 27 MICHAEL WERNER Mike'' ... the “Brother Fidelis of English class fame . . . Sophomore Class Treasurer . . . slogan: Sorry, I'm not staying . . . ambition: to make embroidered toecovers. Third Order; Sodality; Science Club; Be Basketball I, II; Be Track II, III. BARRY WILSON Barry . . . makes up for any pos- sible lack of quality in his cars by a superfluity in their quantity...... friend of La Canada. Science Club. STEPHEN WISTROM Steve Wussy” . . . growls at the sight of a tennis racket . . . Bonette's buddy . . . Senior B Secretary . . . personification of the S.F. socialite. Third Order; Knight Breeze '59; Be Base- ball II. JAMES WHELAN Jim . . . driver of hot Merc, pusher of cold De Soto . . . devotee of air horns, chess, stereo, school spirit signs . . . victim of a well-publicized tonsorial escapade. Third Order; Sodality. ANTHONY VALADEZ Tony . . . “Smilin' Jack of the Senior Class . . . Fr. Cyril's amigo . . . member of Fr. Emilian's Mu- tual Admiration Society” . . . ambi- tion: chief tortilla maker in a Chinese restaurant. 28 Mentor jHoberatortf We, the members of the Sen- ior Class of 1959, wish to thank Fr. Fidelis of Senior “A and Fr. Rupert of Senior B for their patience and understanding during the past year. We are most grateful to both for their helpfulness during the 1958-59 school year. Fr. Fidalit, O.F.M. Cap. Homeroom Senior A Fr. Rupert, O.F.M. Cap. Homeroom Senior B ©o |9ou Eememkr... The oft-disputed Senior lawn; and The many occasions the Seniors repulsed a boarding party of Juniors; The time Fr. Lawrence was thrown into the pool by the victorious Bee football team; The wild Senior Christmas party; and The even wilder Christmastide Student Body Meeting; The ‘‘officiar’ Senior Class mascot—a gopher; The impromptu class at S.F. Barber College ; The super-successful can drive of Mr. Friedman’s Sociology Class; The travelling used car lot owned and operated by the motor vehicle mogul, Barry Wilson; The public opinion poll—another activity of the Sociology Class; The ‘‘beatnik joint, the ‘‘Burnt Cork , owned by Doug Bartoli; The frantic magazine drive; The Senior Work Day; The fire drills which came at the most opportune times; and The retreat, an occasion which gave us a chance to think a little more seriously than is our wont on the reasons we are put here. 29 Mentor Mentor “8” John Balak 222 Genoa, Arcadia HI. 7-3629 Doug Bartoli 5104 Green Crest, La Canada SY. 0-1718 Gary Bauler 10649 McClemont, Tujunga FL. 3-6492 Tim Bauler 10649 McClemont, Tujunga FL. 3-6492 John Berardo 428 West Huntington, Arcadia HI. 6-3008 Jerry Bir 2450 Harmony, La Crescenta CH. 9-8979 Bob Bonette 3627 Las Palmas, Glendale 8 CH. 9-3479 Joe Borgerding 1895 N. El Molino, Pasadena 6 SY.4-7930 Eddie Bowen 435 Mira Vista, Pasadena 2 SY. 5-6261 Ed Boyer 2140 Crescent, Montrose CH. 9-6787 Dennis Burke 351 South Hill, Pasadena SY. 6-8886 Fred Cannell 348 Blythe, Pasadena 3 SY. 0-3820 Rich Carino 2745 Highview, Altadena SY.8-5042 Ron Chaix 1240 Brookmere, Pasadena 2 SY. 9-5322 Tom Cotter 979 S. El Molino, Pasadena SY.5-7627 Dave Coyle 273 West Duarte, Arcadia HI. 6-5928 Bill Dooling 340 Fairview, Arcadia H. 7-4053 John Eisele 785 E. Sacramento, Altadena SY.4-1225 John Flanders 790 N. Prospect, Pasadena 4 SY.3-7504 Andre Fortier 8226 Owens, Sunland FL. 3-7213 John Geisbauer 4536 Rockland, La Canada CH. 9-6051 Dick Gunn 4823 Viro, La Canada SY. 0-2645 Tim Haidinger 429 Cambridge, Arcadia HI. 7-6166 Chuck Hains 847 New York, Altadena SY. 4-4411 Gil Hayes 2047 Montrose, Montrose CH. 9-2345 Keith Hosfeld 2140 E. Altadena, Altadena SY. 8-6660 Joe Kennington 1701 Marengo, South Pasadena RY. 1-1466 George Kolbe 549 N. Holliston, Pasadena 4 SY.3-1472 Denis Kurutz 1355 Journey’s End, La Canada SY. 0-1884 Jim Linnan 414 East Pine, Altadena SY.8-3160 Wayne Mader 4521 Rising Hill, Altadena Carlos Magallanes 300 N. Pasadena, Pasadena SY.3-7326 Larry Mahaffey 10535 Las Lunitas, Tujunga FL. 3-1398 30 Director? Vic Manuelli Noel Martineau Ed Masotti Bob May Brian Mertes Jim Mieding Larry Mollner Mike Murnane Bill Nelson Jim O’Kane Paul Pitlick Paul Raftery Dale Ravetto George Reppucci Larry Reznicek Jim Rice Chet Richards Pat Riley Bill Rockenbach Brian Schwartz Bill Sloss Paul Smith Al Swaim Tom Tarbet Eric Tokar Tim Twigg Pat Walsh Art Webber John Weigand Mike Werner Jim Whelan Barry Wilson Steve Wistrom Tony Valadez Mentor “W 522 Fremont, South Pasadena 2546 Encinal, Montrose 320 West Foothill, Arcadia 3015 Sagamore, Los Angeles 65 4635 Ocean View, La Canada 5235 Delaware, Los Angeles 424 Ninita Parkway, Pasadena 7572 McGroarty, Tujunga 1633 Linda Vista, Pasadena 350 Cherry, Pasadena 2168 Lambert, Pasadena 2364 Las Colinas, Los Angeles 41 1522 East Maple, Pasadena 4 440 West Huntington, Arcadia 2347 Santa Anita, Altadena 4106 Berenice, Los Angeles 31, 220 Mero, La Canada 531 Terrace, Altadena 827 Cresthaven, Los Angeles 1574 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena 2186 Dudley, Pasadena 1425 El Vago, La Canada 5319 Templeton, Los Angeles 32 10829 Tujunga Canyon, Tujunga 973 Alta Pine, Altadena 1820 Bara, Glendale 8 4414 Alta Canyada, La Canada 4438 Alta Canyada, La Canada 796 Merritt, Pasadena 440 Spencer, Glendale 2 1732 N. El Molino, Pasadena 4634 El Camino Corto, La Canada 2837 Montrose, La Crescenta 10538 Jardine, Sunland RY.1-1587 CH. 9-8206 HI. 7-0082 CL. 7-5755 CH. 8-4103 CL. 5-4028 SY. 2-3458 FL. 3-1892 SY.3-1839 CL. 6-7870 SY.3-0901 CL. 6-1688 SY. 6-3214 HI. 6-2078 SY.8-5750 CA. 1-4591 SY. 0-4344 SY. 7-9871 CL. 7-2712 SY. 7-7384 SY.4-6388 SY. 0-1317 CA. 1-9080 FL. 3-4427 SY.4-6774 Cl. 1-8808 SY. 0-4765 SY. 0-6551 SY.7-8024 Cl. 1-5798 SY. 7-4027 SY. 0-4989 CH. 9-6716 FL. 3-4503 31 Honor tubent To soy that the Saint Francis HONOR STUDENT of 1959 excels in studies is, to put it mildly, an understate- ment. And that is for this simple reason—that this boy is above and before all else a student in the strictest sense of the word. Studies are his primary concern as college is his first objective. His career in Saint Francis has been marked by scholastic triumph in each of his four years. He has been consistently a grade A student, an achievement that has placed him continuously in the Saint Francis chapter of the California Scholarship Federation and which has won for him the high honor of life member- ship in this distinguished and select organization. An even greater distinction was his in his senior year when his undisputed scholastic ability won him a place among the Nation's top 10,000 finalists in the National 34 Merit Scholarship Tests, ranking him among one per cent of the country’s best high school students. Another testimony to his tremendous academic ability was given when his fellow-members of the Saint Francis Chapter of the CSF elected him to the Chapter's Vice- Presidency. This boy's devotion to studies has not in any way de- tracted from the service he has rendered the school in other ways, notably as the AIVERNIAN'S Assistant Edi- tor of 1958, Editor of 1959, and a member of the school’s Service Club, the Circle K. In addition, he has loyally supported all school activities, spiritual, athletic and social. In all of his career at Saint Francis he has been co- operative and courteous, obliging and respectful,'zeal- ous and helpful. For all of these things, he has won the respect of his fellow-students, the admiration of the Faculty, and the supreme accolade of the school, the HONOR STU- DENT OF 1959. As such, the AIVERNIAN salutes its own Editor, DAVID COYLE. Sportsman of tfje Hear Nine times in the history of St. Francis the Alvernian has saluted a Sportsman of the Year. On nine occasions one member of the Senior Class has been chosen as the man best exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship. Nine men have been awarded the trophy proclaiming them as outstanding athletes. All these men were great athletes. None has been greater than this year's awardee. All these men were exemplary in their sportsmanship. None has excelled the 1959 Sportsman. All these men were gentlemen. None was more a gentleman than this year's winner. In his four years at St. Francis this athlete, this sports- man, this gentleman, has compiled an enviable record in his sports, scholastic, and extracurricular careers. In his freshman year he participated in Bee Basket- ball and Baseball, piling up a creditable record in both sports. During his second year on the hill he was again a member of Bee Basketball squad, where he was a top scorer, and of the Varsity Baseball Team. In his Junior year he was again a guard on the Varsity Bas- ketball Team and a shortstop on the Varsity Baseball squad. His Senior year saw him again participating on the Varsity Basketball and Baseball Teams. This participation in sports at St. Francis has not been the sole service he has rendered to his school. He was class president as a Sophomore, Student Body Secre- tary in his Junior year, and President of the Circle K as a Senior. Nine Sportsmen in nine years have preceded this one, the tenth choice of the Athletic Director. Nine athletes, sportsmen, gentlemen have been officially recognized by the Alvernian. None of these nine can possibly excell the 1959 SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR, JOHN BALAK. 35 Study, therefore. Apply yourself to your studies with the expenditure of every effort and do not pass over any- thing that your teachers and your cur- ricula offer you. — Pope Pius XII ■ ■ FRONT: P. Bovoii, J. Brannon, P. Cardinelli. REAR: B. Arnold, T. Barnet, C. Bltvini, J. Buckley FRONT: J. Cronin, T. Clark, B. Solano. REAR: T. Conway, J. Cross, J. Cwllinano, J. Cleory FRONT: P. Foisoy, R. Eyonson, T. Da on. REAR: B. Fee. J. Flaherty, M. OiSpaltro, L Diver. FRONT: B. Gorriion, J. Guillinon, H. Guniinger: REAR: T. Fuller, I. Gray, P. Gordon, P. Freund. Sttntor Class 8 FRONT: P. Horning. C. Johnston, K. Kelley. REAR: J. Kearney. A. Heberle, T. Johnson, M. Kearney, A. Jensen. FRONT: 0. Klein, R. LeBlonc, G. leBaron. REAR: I. Lester, M. Karr, 0. leBlane, T. Knox. FRONT: M. Milovic, A. Novoctk. J. Neol. REAR: M. Millar, J. McNoney, V. Nolton, M, McKcnno, B. Newholl. FRONT: F. Noutxol, P. Roynolds, J. Porry. REAR: A. Rabotcou, R. Postumato, A. Polazzi, E. Ray. FRONT: M. Sheehy. M. Somu.lson, F. Rink : REAR: 0. Salzbrunn. C. Sobolcllo. T. Skodo, K. Sheedy. FRONT: M. Slaughter, E. Sweeney, R. VanRoy. REAR: J. St inba«h r. I. Totta, M. Thistle, 0. Sullivan. FRONT: T. Walsh, R. Wintrod . C. W bst r. REAR: M. Walsh. O. Wurzel. J. Wright, J. Yunk.r TREASURER Fred Neutzel PRESIDENT Tom Kenninglen HOME ROOM TEACHER Fr. Lowronc FRONT: 8 Boier, J. Brozick, T. Beamon. REAR: C. Boier, S. Bullor, R. Browder� . T. Burnt, P. Burko. FRONT: P.Cookton, B. Darnell, J. Carr. REAR: B. Carraher. J. Corner� , D. Corrigan, T. Crandall, P. Courtney. Front: K. Guxiak, J. Ferrara, P. Fabian. Rear: J. Fogarty, c. Grey, M. Ford, B Guilfinan SECRETARY Bob Johnton ' t FRONT: P. H� rmon, S. Hogan, M. Hynes. REAR: B. Harrison, T. Haggerty, T. Hodges. FRONT: T. Karp, B. Johnston, F. Kang REAR: T. Kennington, J. Jourden, T. Joyce, T. Kwid. H opf)omore Class FRONT: A. Mogollones, R. lopierre. L. Lopex. REAR: J. loon, G. McCue, M. LuVIsi, M. lamore. TREASURER Jack Jourden VICE-PRESIDENT Mik Virgil FRONT: B. O'Byrn , K. Mich li, D. McQuori , H. Martin . REAR: J. Mill � , J. McGrath, D. McMahon, G. N lson, P. McK nno. FRONT: M. Ow n, T. Petek, T. Prochnow, G. Richardson. REAR: D. Paulus. G. Penny, R. P rsik , G. O'Hogon. ££ opf)omore ClajSsf P FRONT: R. Russ k, D. Scotto, J. Self. REAR: W. Scott. T. Schilling, D. Risk, J. Shannon, G. S fkin. VICE-PRESIDENT Ron Pertike FRONT: D. Stewart, J. Stanford. M. Slnjim. REAR: O. Shelton, S. Stillwell. G. Smith, P. Smith, V. Sparks. FRONT: M. O'laughlin, vV White, J. Wane). REAR: J. Streb, J. Wilton, R. Will, R. Webber, S. Wilton. HOME ROOM TEACHER Fr. Emilian FRONT: G. Wotton, J. Todhunter, D. Thornton, T. Thornton. REAR: M. Virgil, M. Torro, B Walth, N. Walth. TREASURER Dennit McQuarie 45 FRONT: J. Berg, R. Bialik. A. Bain. REAR: B. Berger. E. Becker. 0. Balak, O. Bonks, G. Biescar. HOME ROOM TEACHER Fr. Herbert FRONT: S. Carrixeso, E. Broderick, J. Cabot. REAR: T. Butler, 0. Bradley, F. Budrow, E. Cademartori. FRONT: T. Chavez, D Cobb, S. Courtney. REAR: J. Cookson, R. Oacon, R. Cuttineau, J. Davis, E. Cruz. FRONT: T. Doub, W. Donovan, D Dutton, J. Davit. REAR: S. Dickint. R. Do Mongol, J. Ellis, P. Duffy, J. Durbin. Jfregfjman Clasisi FRONT: R. Foglia, E. Fitchor, M. Galloghor, M. Fonwi k. REAR A. Gall, R. Groor.o, A. Garzanelli, D. Fitzpatrick, C. Forguton. FRONT: M. Hoaly, P. Harrington, M. Hoaly, P. Holttloy. REAR: F. Haint, T. Jacobs, J. Cusack, W. Holmes, M. Hoaly. FRONT: F. Johnson, J. Kolson, K. locken, G. luii. REAR: C. Cramer, E. Kidder, C. Landry, J. Johnson. jfregfnMtt Clas p FRONT: A. Martinez, J. Mojerus, G. McDonough, P. Miller. REAR: K. McCoy, J. lynch, T. lotwen, J. Morford, 0. McMohon. FRONT: T. Schilling, N. Pollack, N. Reilly, R. Sonders REAR: R. Rippy, J. Rose, M. Pittner, T. Rellley, R. Pyle. FRONT: J. Morris, J. Powlitk, M. Mullen, G. Nuelzel. REAR: 0. O'Dorisic. E. Olson, F. Nyerges, W. Pitlick, H. Nelson. FRONT: G. Smonlo, T. Show, E. Skeehon. REAR: J. Sperske, M. Smith, E. Susonk, P. Srhouten, P. Stephens FRONT: H. Weeks. T. Whelan, M. Ziemonn, J. Wooley. REAR: L. Wholen, W. Wheeler, B. Whitloch, T. Triesthmonn, T. Vessely. 49 Now look whot you’ve don — ruined a perfectly good hammer. You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and have appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain. —John 15, 16 FRONT: J. Keorney, J. Powlick, G. lull, J. Majeru . P. Horning, A. Magadan . REAR: Director of Seminarian Fr. Emilian, J. Johnson, 0. Scotto, J. Wright, J. McNaney, A. Swaim, W. Wolth, M. Sinjim. JOHN McNANEY Vic Prefect Club — “An assembly of good fel- lows, meeting under certain conditions —Samuel Johnson LL.D. H tubent Council VIC MANUELU Student Body Pretident KEITH HOSFEID Student Body Vico-Pre idont FATHER CYRIL Faculty Modorotor GEORGE WURZEl Student Body Secretory MIKE TORRE Student Body Treasurer TIM BAULER Commissioner of Athletics SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Andre Fortier, John Flanders, Larry Mollner, Poul Smith This year, under the capable leadership of Vic Manuelli and Keith Hosfeld, the Student Council succeeded in increasing the Student Body Fund by a very sizable amount. This was accomplished by the sale of Student Body cards and tickets to dances. They also met with success in their efforts to schedule the meetings of the many cam- pus organizations, a big stumbling-block in the past. . . . and two had been founded. But the work was not complete. The world of gold and silver cried out for its share — for its own Order. So, Francis of Assisi heard the plea and granted the world “The Order of Penance. His word of hope was eagerly devoured by a soul-starved laity. Centuries have ex- pired, but the truth of Francis is in the vigor of its youth. (Artier of Jfranctg OFFICERS: Socrotary-Troasuror, Pal Riloy; Vico Pr«f«ct. Paul Smith; Faculty Moderator, Fr. Fideli� , Prefect. John Balalc; Novice Master, John Eitele. The anticipation that the student body would adopt the ideals of St. Francis, embodied in the Third Order, has long been an important factor in our school. Under the paternal guidance of Father Fidelis, Francis’ legacy has been passed on in the preparation of the Third Or- der's members to face their futures in a truly Christian manner. S00AL I7v OF OUB r;,4 LADY H J •- 1 ST. FRAMCIS'jL n ■ ff Oy 'it fill V “ T 1 ► - .% r OFFICERS: S r tory«Tr atur«r, Mile Virgil; Pr f t, Gory Boul r; Vi Pr f« t. Mike ThiitU. The Sodality of Our Lady at St. Francis is one of the most active organizations on our campus. It has sponsored many of the religious movements around school. The Rosary was recited over the Public Address System by members of this group. A pamphlet rack was started where students could borrow literature to guide themselves through difficulties in life. 59 60 California ikfjolarsfnp jfeberatton ‘‘.Scholarship for Senna The members of the Californio Scholarship Federa- tion, the most select group on the St. Francis Campus, are admitted to the organization on the basis of their grades. To be a member one must obtain ten points, nine of which must be in the academic subjects of the curriculum. The tenth point may be obtained by mem- bership in the various on-campus organizations. To- ward this score an ‘‘A” counts three points and a B” counts one. Bill Walsh, Treasurer; Barney Fee, Secretary; Fr. Paul, Faculty Moderator; Tim Haidinger, President; Dave Coyle, Vice President. detente Club Tr«otur r, Rick McArdle Secretory, Vic N l� o«; Vic President, Tom Cotter; President, Bill Nelson. Another first was chalked up this year as the Science Club made its debut. It was instigated by Mrs. Kurutz who attended all the meetings and became the un- official adviser. The official adviser was Fr. Lawrence. The student head of the organization was Bill Nelson who gave much work and guidance. The club is limited to juniors and seniors who have consistently achieved high grades. By thus limiting the membership rather good co-operation was obtained. The projects were very good and included the operation of temporary radio station set up by Brian Mertes of the Senior Class. 61 Bill Nelson, President of the Science Club, motions to lagging members on the occasion of the first field trip, an excursion to the Museum of Science and Industry. Science Club cttottte£ This year, the first for the Science Club, has gotten the club off to a flying start. The first field trip, to the Museum of Science and Industry, gave a new insight to the members concerning the problems of industrial design. Later in the year Dr. Steinbacher, from the Cal Tech Jet Lab showed movies on the exploration of space and gave an interesting lec- ture on the Pioneer and Discoverer earth sattelites. The second field trip was to the Science Fair at the Los Angeles Museum in Exposition Park. At the time of writing of this article tentative plans were being made for a trip to the Jet Lab and to the atomic experimental station in the Santa Susanna Mountains. 62 Bebatmg Ceam Faculty Advitor. Mr. Bachman; President. Mike Murnone, Treasurer. Eric Tokar; Secretary, Dennis Burke; Sergeant-at-Arms, Andre Fortier; Vice- President, Chet Richords. Mr. Bachman, the latest addition to the faculty, is making his presence felt by his work in the establish- ment of a Debate Team. Only juniors and seniors were admitted to the club. For the present the members have been limited to debates among themselves, but in the years to come it is hoped the matches will be scheduled with other nearby schools. The debaters have been taught several forms of debate and have also been given a brief course in logic. 63 Pr«tid nt, John Bolok, Vite President, Paul Smith; Faculty Advisor, Fr. Cyril; Andro Fortior, Sergeant at-Arms, and Troosuror-Socrotory, Pot Riloy. This year’s graduation brought to a close the third successive year of Circle K service. Headed by John Balak, who came to S.F. from Arcadia, the club has functioned with great efficiency in keeping order at school activi- ties. One of the most important contributions was the Circle K Court. This court tried all those who were found in violation of school rules. All mem- bers of Circle K were authorized to arrest those suspected of misconduct. Juniors have now replaced the departing seniors and it is hoped they will continue the high Circle K standards. Circle This year, under the direc- tion of Bill Rockenbach, the Lettermen’s Club has done many more things than in previous years. The mem- bers of the club were at athletic events to give a helping hand to the Circle K. Many activities were scheduled for the members only. This has, indeed, been the most successful year for the club in the annals of St. Francis. Hettermen’sf Club Vice President, John Flanders; President, Bill Rockenboch; Troaturor, Dennis Solibrunn, Secretary, Richard Carino. t- { Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing. —Shakespeare Hibernian Co-Editor Davo Coylo Co-Editor Doug ftortoli It is a difficult job to keep a publication up to par” after very high standards have been set. We can only hope that the success of the '59 Alvernian will match that of the '58 edition. The staff members have put in a great deal of time to try to make the 1959 Alvernian worthy of its predecessors. We hope you will think this time was well spent. FACULTY ADVISOR Fr. Herbert O.F.M. Cop. 69 Sports Editor Andre Fortior Art Editor Denis Kurvtx Writers Tim Hoidinger ond Tom Cotter Copy Editors Bill Cooling and Gary Bauler Business Manager Paul Pillitk Associate Editors Paul Reynolds and Mike Thistle Photography Editor Joe Kennington F . AlPHONSUS Faculty Adviter 72 “More or less” monthly the Knight Breeze hits the campus and “more or less monthly the hard work, put into this publication goes unappreciated. This situation should be remedied. The thanks of the entire student body should go out to the editors and staff members who put so much time and effort into the production of the Knight Breeze, one of Saint Francis’s distinctive features. Not shown: Oonnis Kloin. Photographer. Sports editors Tony Clark, Tom Kennington, and Jim Perry get ideas for the next issue of the Knight Breeze. News Editor. Bill Arnold, Art Editor, Roger Postu- mato, and Feature Editor, Dave Mar«us look over past Issues of Knight Breeze. Mike Thistle, Business Monoger on the paper, com- pares the Knight Breeze with the paper of on- other school. 73 The band became well organized for the first time this year. Under the direction of Fr. Herbert there was music at all the football games and all home basketball games. Several of the members formed a small combo (opposite page) which played at several dances. They also cut a record under the direction of Bill Dooling and John Berardo. The Boosters Club supplied the Band with new sweaters displaying the S.F. monogram. pant lee Club 75 Student Body President, Vic Monuelli, crowns Queen liz Stelzer. About the beginning of November, let- ters from St. Francis went out to neighbor- ing girls' schools. Each of these schools. Holy Family, Mayfield, Ramona Convent, Sacred Heart, and St. Andrew's, was asked to choose five representatives for our Home- coming Queen contest. Out of these groups of five, one girl was chosen to represent each school. The board of judges, Vic Manuelli, Student Body President, Keith Hosfeld, Student Body Vice-President, John Flanders and Paul Smith, Senior Class Presi- dents, Tim Bauler, Commissioner of Ath- letics, John Balak, President of Circle K”, and Bill Rockenbach, Lettermen's Club President, judged each of the five finalists on beauty, poise, and personality. The winner was Liz Stelzer of Mayfield High School, who, with her court of the four run- ners-up was presented to the St. Francis Student Body at the Homecoming Game with Pomona Catholic on November 22nd. At the dance that night at Sacred Heart Queen Liz was formally crowned by Vic Manuelli, Student Body President. 76 Homecoming THE ROYAL COURT: Princesses loni Christen- � on. Sacred Heart; Cheryl Bloke. St. Andrew � . Queen Ur Stelzer, Mayfield; Prin e� � es Jo R© � . Holy Family; Jeanette Powlick, Ramona Convent. Cfjrtetmas mtimbiy Whore or the girl ?? -e Vo t r For iho first lime in your lifo fool roolly «loan! Ant� ' Eight Fro hmon The A funny thing happened to me on my way to Iho studio tonight ... But Santo, this i the Fourth of July . . . Sad Sack Got rid of the dice. Merry Christmas, Father Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking . . . Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. —Exodus 20,12 Left lo right around labio: Mrs. P. Sullivan, Historian; Mrs. J. P. Cullinano, Tuition Club; Mrs. C. B. Johnston; Milk Choirman; Mrs. J. M. Yunkor, Recording Secretary; Mrs. B. Stoinbacher, Room Mother Chairman; Mrs. H. Joyce; Ways and Means; Mrs. P. Bartoli, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. V. Haidinger, First Vice President; Mrs. J. Weigand, Membership Chairman; Mrs. A. Heberle, Treasurer; Mrs. R. Gordon, Third Vice President; Mrs. J. Kurutz, Press; Mrs. T. Buckley, Library; Mrs. 0. Walsh, Seminary; Mrs. J. Bowen, Health. fflattytr ’ utlb Members of St. Francis Mothers' Guild have completed their sixth year of service to their sons' high school. They have assisted the fac- ulty with the supplementary aspects of a well-run educational organiza- tion by working on health, library, and milk committees and by help- ing to care for chapel and seminary needs. In order to promote interest in the school, well-planned meetings flavored with hospitality and good- will have been arranged each month by the executive board and the room mothers. It was customary for Father Cyril to give a report on the students’ records plus an in- spiring message at each of the meetings. The Guild has sponsored the Sci- ence Club and the magazine sub- scription drive. The most impressive project, however, this year, was the fashion-luncheon which was a grand financial success in raising funds for the development of the school's library. President Mrs. Thomas Konnington Fashion Show Chairman Mrs. S. Borlloy Cannoll 79 Poolers’ Club In this, the second year of the Boosters' Club’s existence, its two main fund-raising activities for the benefit of the Athletic Fund have been a dinner-dance at the Altadena Country Club where the results of the car raf- fle were announced and the sell- ing of tickets to some of the home games of the Los Angeles Dodg- ers. Both of these activities were outstanding successes due to the hard work of the club members, its officers, and its moderator, Fr. Lawrence. 80 Mr. William Scott. Sergeant-at-Arms; Mr. Charles Clark, Secretary; Mr. John Guiltinan, Treasurer; Mr. Tom Wilson, President; Fr. Lawrence. Moderator; Mr. Robert Gordon, Vice President. As in all past years at St. Francis we have found a new addition to the school plant at the end of the sum- mer vacation. This year it is a cafe- teria, the Knights’ Round Table , so-named in a student contest. It is run by Mr. Jack Friedman, our football and track coach, whose boast of having the cleanest food in La Canada is no idle one. He is helped by Mrs. Ray, mother of one of our students, and by Gary Bauler and Andre Fortier, two seniors. The Knights’ Round Table is a long-awaited addition to St. Francis which has more than fulfilled all ex- pectations. Mr . Roy ond Mr. Friedman wi'Krack with Mike Werner ond Paul Gordon. Cafeteria Have you ever noticed a building with a brick gone from its founda- tion? If you have, you'll know that the foundation is weakened and eventually the entire building will collapse. Here at St. Francis, one of these crucial bricks is the maintenance department, filled by Mr. Stan Zima. He takes care of the physical wel- fare of the faculty, the students, and the seminarians. He is a conscien- tious worker, one who can always be depended on to do his job and do it well. We wish to thank one of the nicest guys we have met at St. Francis. Without you St. Francis would not be the same. Thanks, Stan. You're a real brick . Jtet Jfrutts of tfje emtnarj On December 20, 1958, at the Fran- ciscan Mission Church of Santa Barbara, His Excellency, Most Reverend Timothy Manning D.D. ordained Fathers Marian Corbin, O.F.M. Cap. and Michael Walsh, O.F.M. Cap. For St. Francis, which they both attended, and for the Custody of St. Patrick this was indeed a happy occasion. Fr. Michael Walsh, O.F.M. Cap. was born and baptized in Glendale’s Incar- nation Parish. After attending St. Eliza- beth's School in Altadena, Fr. Michael came to the newly-founded St. Francis High School. After he graduated in 1950, a member of the first graduating class, he went to Wilmington, Delaware, where he was received into the Capush- in Order at St. Patrick's Monastery. Fr. Marian Corbin, O.F.M. Cap., born in Long Beach, received his primary edu- cation at Newport Beach Elementary School. After graduating from Newport Harbor High School he studied for one year at Loyola University. He then spent a year at St. Francis as a Seminarian studying Latin. In 1951 he was received into the Capuchin Order at Wilmington, Delaware. After their stay at Wilmington both these priests went to the Capuchin Sem- inary at Garrison, in the New York Province. Garrison is located on the Hud- son River in upper New York State op- posite West Point. There are still a few more months of study left at Garrison. After these are completed both priests will return to the Coast for the start of their priestly duties. The students, faculty, and seminari- ans of St. Francis High School proudly salute these two and wish them both many fruitful and happy years in their priesthood. His Excellency, Bishop Alden Bell, D.D., presents a diploma to a gradu- ating senior. A large crowd listens to the ad- dress of the principal speaker. Broth- er Corrigan, C.F.S.H. The Glee Club, composed of Fresh- men and Sophomores, is lead by Brother Francis. ©ral u 19 The graduates file up to receive their diplomas from Bishop Bell. ation 58 A large crowd of parents, rela- tives, and friends turned out to bid farewell to the departing Seniors. Steve Schwartz receives the First Annual Steve Schwartz Trophy. 87 Spirit... iHore Spirit Cheer Leaders Bob Carraher Tim Haidinger Paul Smith Keith Hosfeld Jfoottmll TOP ROW: T. Fuller, M. Wolth, M. DiSpoltro, T. Barnet, T. Conway, G. Wurzel, P. Gordon, T. Skoda. F. Connell, J. Buckley, C. Sobattello, J. Guillinan, I. Diver. SECOND ROW: K. Kelley. M. Samuelton, G. LeBaron, T. Crandall, J. Heckman, T. Clark, N. Milovic, B. Magnuton, D. Salzbrun, M. Torre, T. Bauler, C. McArdle, T. Barnet. E. Broderick. Coach J. Friedman BOTTOM ROW: S. Webtler, M. Sheehy, J. Sleinbacker, M. Virgil, S. Hogon, M. Torre, R. Garriton, R. Carino, T. Petek, F. Nuetzel. The 1958 season of the Golden Knights was probably the most dis- astrous in recent years at St. Francis. Nevertheless this record is ours, and we must live with it. Although the St. Francis “11 was on the short end of the winning column, they never failed to give their opponents a rough game. We are now looking forward to a more successful season when the squads set foot on the gridiron next year. S.F. 0 . . Mary Star 27 S.F. 18 . . S.F. 6 . . . Mission 14 S.F. 0 . . Bell Gardens 19 S.F. 0 . . Mater Dei 21 S.F. 0 . . S.F. 0 . . St. John 12 S.F. 18 . . Palmdale 0 S.F. 7 . . . Pomona Catholic 27 92 OFFENSE—BACKS: R. Carino, T. Conway, L. Oivor, F. Nuetxel. UNE: D. Solibrwn, M. Wolth, S Wtbtltr, B. Mognuton, M. McKonna, T. Skoda, T. Clark. DEFENSE—BACKS: T. Fuller, M. Virgil, T. Pelek, M. McKenna, T. Conway. UNE: T. Clark, B. Mognuton, T. Bauler, G. Wurxel, S. Webster, 0. Salzbrunn. 93 HU league Selections Steve Skip Webster Second String All League Tackle 1958 Mentor papers Tim Bauler Guard Fred Cannell Tackle Richard Carino Halfback Halfback Richard Carino 009$ pot for long gain. Miko McKonna runt bock punt for 30 yard . 1958 arsttp Carrying tho ball for a 23 yord gain it Fullback Tom Crandall. Guest speaker is Al Davis. Football Coach at U.S.C. Tony Clark receives Most Improved Player Award 1958 Jfoottmll banquet Fred Nuetxel received Most Outstanding Bock Award Co Cfjampg of 1958 TOP ROW—J. lynch, D. LeBlonc. J. Shannon, O. Budrow, M. Smith, 0. Ri� k, S. Bullor, P. Mock, D. Sulli- van, R. Portiko, B. Guiltinan, J. Wurzol, F. Kraig. MIDDLE ROW—B. Pylo, Managor; J. Sol , P. Smith, P. Hynot, J. Cookson, T. Kwid, T. Beamon, J. Davit, P. Courtney, J. Jourdon, T. Jacobs, B. Nelson, Manager; Fr. Lawrence, Coach. FRONT ROJV—T. Anderson, J. Fogarty, D. Thompson, B. Baier, P. Duffy. A. Gall, P. Cardinale, T. Thomson, P. Cookson, G. Neutzel. 98 This season’s play of the St. Francis Squires proved to be more successful than that of past years. The squad, under the watchful eyes of Coaches Fr. Lawrence and Fred Purner, came out with a very commendable record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie, the best fotball record in the school’s history. The teams play also showed that last years Co-Championship was no matter of luck. The Squire's impressive wins will serve as warning to future opponents of the gridiron. In recapping the entire season all that can be said is that the Squires have done it again. SCORING RECAP S.F. 13 . . Harvard 6 S.F. 0 . . Bell Gardens 20 S.F. 27 . . 0 S.F. 16 . . 13 S.F. 33 . . Mary Star 0 S.F. 19 . . Mission 0 S.F. 6 . . Mater Dei 6 S.F. 12 . . 0 S.F. 20 . . Pomona Catholic 14 Pat Cardinal push � forward behind powerful blockers for 10 yard gain. Pees tn JfuU H plent or aSw iwraLVditi ' i.i'i'J' Pomona Catholic gets pushed back by powerful Squire lines- IDtfl. arsritp i£ quab FRONT: T. Petek, J. Linnan, J. Balak, M. Samuelson, J. Todhunter, P. Cardinale. TOP: J. Kolson, Mgr.; R. Persike, S. Butler, J. Mieding, P. Gordon, T. Skoda, J. Bir, W. Pitlick, Mgr. Plagued by inexperience but rich in potential describes the Golden Knight’s of ’59. Due to the small turnout this year Coach Cardinale was hampered in his bid for the league title. But with the experience and added interest in the sport gained this year the Knights will soon have a 101 championship within their grasp. Fir ! String: P. Gordon, M. Somuclson, J. Bolok, J. Bir, J. Mieding. Name Full games played Gordon 23 Todhunter 23 Balak 25 Samuelson 20 Petek 21 Persike 16 Cardinale 18 Bir 19 Butler 16 Linnan 12 Mieding 15 Skoda 4 Total Points Average 171 7.4 167 7.3 157 6.3 108 5.4 105 5.0 63 3.9 67 3.7 71 3.6 50 3.1 29 2.4 32 2.1 4 2.0 102 QUACK ?? ll I John Balok shoot for two ££ t Jfrancts Cagers tn Jetton Pee Paskettiall STANDING: M. Gollogcr, J. Stcinbochcr. F. Budrow. D. Bolok, J. Wcigond KNEELING: N. R illy, J. Cullinonc. i. Cronon. Name Full Games Total Points Average played Cronan . . . 13 99 9.1 Under the tutelage of Coach Car- Cullinane . . 22 19 7 8.9 dinale, the Bee Squad of 1959 made Steinbacher . . 19 130 6.8 an impressive showing in the Paro- Balak . . 22 131 5.9 chial League. This was due in some Cobb . . . . 2 11 5.5 measure to the rapid improvements Bradley . . . 20 107 5.3 made during the early part of the Weigand . . 21 108 5.1 season. These improvements enabled Reilly . . . . 8 24 3.0 the team to take a third in their Miller . . 2 6 3.0 league play. Budrow . . 3 8 2.6 Gallagher . . . 3 2 .7 •New -B record for Season breaking Petek’s 169 established in 1957-58 105 Cee Aquati STANOINC: J. Cobb. T. Riley, T. Buller, J. Miller. P. S houten, T. Show. SITTING: 0. OOoriiio, B. Skeehon, V. Pollock, G. Smonio. 106 The “littlemen of St. Francis proved to be a little bigger than last year in league play. Underthe coaching hand of Phil Bolger they turned in an enviable record. In their season's play they won thirteen of their fif- teen starts. Next year this team will supply the Varsity and Bees with some very adept ball players. Coach Boljrr fracti arsitp Aquali BOTTOM: B. Schwortx, D. LeBlonc, J. Flonder . O. Kwrvtx, T. Hoidinger, T. Born . L Oiv r, T. Petek, B. Dooling MIDDLE: G. Bi cor, mgr.; S. Stillwell, B. Rockenboch, R. Corino. M. McKenno, T. Fuller, M. Wolth. J. Steinbocher. M. Sheehy. C. Mogollone . Coo h Friedmon. TOP: J. Bronnon, mgr.; D. Solibrunn. J. Berordo. V. Monuelli. 0. Ri� k, P. Smith, K. Hotfeld, R. Pottumoto, T. Crandall. J. Yunker. With imprettive victorie over all league competitor and an almotl perfect eaton behind. Coach Friedman Vorfity trackmen retained their tonding a Champion in both dual meet and the league final for the tecond contecutive year. Thi wo not, however, achieved until they had tied or broken one league ond tix tchool record . Intpired by the leoder� hip of the two co-copfoint, Deni Kurutx and Richard Corino, the teuton of 1959 witnctted one of the moil tpirited track team ever. Even with the graduation of more than o dorcn Senior� , the remainder of thi year' Vortify ond the upcoming Bee t will comprite a teom loaded with the potential of running oway with the title again next year. We would like to extend our congratulation and that of the � tudent body to Coach Jack Friedman, Attittanl Cooch Don Down , ond the athlete for thi highly tuccettful teuton. S.F. 37 SCORING RECAP Patadeno . 67 S.F. 100 Botco Tech 4 S.F. 63 Cathedral 41 S.F. 73 Harvard S.F. 104 La Salle 0 S.F. 90 V, St. John . 13 V, S.F. 58 V, Pomona Catholic . 45 V, S.F. S3 Moter Dei . 51 S.F. 82 V, Cantwell . 21V, S.F. 67% Mittion 36% S.F. 96 V, St. Paul 7 V, S.F. 55% LEAGUE FINALS I1 t Place). Pomona Catholic 52, Mater Dei 40 V,. Mittion 19V,. St. John 3 V,. St. Paul 3. 108 TOP: J. Bir, D. Burk , . Carino MIDDLE: B. Dooling BOTTOM: J. FlantUr� , T. Haidingcr Pee Aquati BOTTOM: A. Mogallanet. P. Courtney, R. VonRoy, W. White, P. MtKenno. I. Croy, J. Cookson. P. Cook- ton. MIDDLE- T. Johnston. K Money, F. Karig. M. Torre, H. Wall . J. Dovl . S. Shelton. T. Thompson. D Thompson. TOP: F. Nuetiel, J. Neol, T. Knox. J. McCue. J. Shonnon, M. Smith, R. Browders. S. Butler. P. Mack. P. Freund. Not being left behind by the Varsity Squad, the 1959 Bee Track and Field Team lived up to the pace they had set for themselves in the past years. In their try for the league title the thinclads captured their fourth consecutive Parochial League Championship. The Squires won impressive wins over the other league teams and they also, in the tradition of the Varsity Squad, went on to win the Bee division of the All League Meet. Once again the student body joins the Alvernian staff in congratulating the Bee’s and their Coaches. SCORING RECAP S.F. 11 Pasadena.........................84 S.F. 63 Bosco Tech.......................32 S.F. 12 Cathedral........................56 S.F. Alemony...................... S.F. 77 Harvard...........................17 S.F. 67 la Salle.........................26 S.F. 72 Bishop Mont......................13 S.F. 75 , Pomona Catholic IB , S.F. 65 Mater Dei.........................26 S.F. 47 V� Cantwell..........................47« , S.F. 88 Mission............................7 S.F. 81 St. Paul.........................14 LEAGUE FINALS S.F. 50V, (1st Place). Pomona Coth. 28 A, Moter Dei 47« ,. Mission 3, St. John 4« ,. St. Paul 25. Bee Track Coach Dan Downs Cee i§ quab SITTING: S. Corrizoso, P. Horning. E. Broderick. J. Sporsk . O. Scofto. K. Lavghlln. G. Richardson. R. Boilik. MIDDLE: P. Courtnoy. D. Stewart, R. Baler. P. Walih. P. Stephens, T. Vestely. 0. DuMon. 0. ODorisio, T. Anderson. M. Haynes. TOP: E. Skeehan. M. Virgil, G. Smith, M. luVIsi, B. Whitlach, J. Rose, J. Lynch, D. Fitzpatrick, T. Butler, G. McDonough. CEE SCORING RECAP S.F. 34 Bosco Tech......................43 S.F. 11 Cathedral.......................34 S.F. Alemany...................... S.F. 30 Harvard.........................46 S.F. 61 la Salle........................15 S.F. 53 Bishop Montgomery .... 6 S.F. 52 Pomona Catholic.................24 S.F. 23 Mater Dei.......................54 S.F. 30 % Cantwell........................28 V, S.F. 62 Mission.........................15 S.F. 45 St. Paul........................32 LEAGUE FINALS S.F. 24 (3rd Place), Pomona Cath. 16. Mater Del 51 Vt. Mission 7. St. John 0, St. Paul 35Vi. The Cee thinclads, under the guidance and coaching of Mr. Friedman and Mr. Downs have, in their third short year of ex- istence, became a first-rate track power in the league. Aided by their great depth, the Cee champions tallied up a commendable record of three wins and one loss in league dual meet competition to take second place. Despite their abilities they could only man- age a t'istant third in the All League Finals. 113 1 TOnclabs on tfje Jlarcf) farsit? baseball BOTTOM: J. Fogorty, P. Cardinale. M. Somueljon, J. Todhunter. 0. MtQuarie. MIDDLE: S. Hogan. E. Boyer, B. Slots, J. linnon, J. Wilton. TOP: T. Clark, B. Guiltinon. T. Conway. F. Connell, J. Balak, J. Guilt inan. Although the Knights had a slow start this season they nevertheless raised their league and non-league standings by better than 500 per cent over that of last year. Due to the lack of confidence of the team the squad lost three very important games by the score of two to one, but as the season progressed, the St. Francis Nine had impressive wins over Pomona Catholic, St. John’s, and Mater Dei. After this very impressive season the Knights hope to see better things to come in the near future. SCORING RECAP S.F. 0 . Muir . . 5 S.F. 2 . Glendale . 9 S.F. 12 . Cantwell . 11 S.F. 4 . Notre Dame . 6 S.F. 1 Verdugo . 3 S.F. 11 . Harvard . 6 S.F. 6 . San Marino . 5 S.F. 1 Lennox . . 5 S.F. 3 . Bosco Tech . . 4 S.F. 4 . Mater Dei . . 3 S.F. 8 . St. John . . 7 S.F. 1 Mary Star . 2 S.F. 5 . Mission . . 4 S.F. 2 . Pomona . . 8 S.F. 1 St. Paul . . 2 S.F. 1 Mater Dei . 12 S.F. 16 . St. John . . 3 S.F. 2 . Mary Star . . 6 S.F. 1 Mission . . . 2 S.F. 6 . Pomona . . 5 S.F. 10 . St. Paul . . 3 117 Hogan got rood for big pilch' J. Pasiefmll FRONT: N. Riley, H. Martinez. T. Shaw, P. Herman. G. Nuetzel. MIDDLE: J. Ferrara, T. Jacobs. J. Durbin, T. Riley, M. Gollogher, B Berger. BACK: S. Dickens, C. X. Landry, D. Balak, D. Bradley, J. Miller, L. Lopez. Although the '59 J. V. Baseball roster con- sisted mostly of Freshman, they proved to be a tough contender for the many teams they faced. Every game was a close one—with merely a run or two deciding the victor. Even though the team did not emerge champions this year, coach Father Lawrence, otherwise known as Mr. Base- ball, is confident that they will have exclusive rights to the title next year and that the many players comprising this team will be a credit to St. Francis in the years to come. In writing about the '59 Squire nine mention must be made of Ted Shaw who captained them and the managers. Matt Healy, and “Pancho” Martinez. LEAGUE SCORES School 1st Game 2nd Game St. John's . . . .S.F. Mary Star . . . .S.F. Mission ......S.F. Mater Dei . . . .S.F. St. Paul......S.F. 7-0 11-4 18-3 9-0 (Forfeit) 18-2 0-5 4-6 7-4 2-7 2-6 120 M. Healy P. Martinez, Mgr . '58 Catfioltc Heague Champs 1958 Catholic League Champs S.F. 10 San Marino....................1 S.F. 10 San Marino........................2 S.F. 22 Flintridge Prep..................14 S.F. 12 Cantwell..........................0 S.F. 33 Cathedral.........................3 S.F. 21 Serra............................15 S.F. 27 Notre Dame........................9 S.F. 18 Flintridge Prep..................18 S.F. 30 Pius X............................6 S.F. 32 Cantwell..........................4 S.F. 24 Wilson...........................12 S.F. 33 Serra.............................3 „ S.F. 33 Notre Dame........................3 122 S.F. 30 Pius X............................6 The 1958 Golf Season was the most successful in the young history of the St. Francis Golf Team. The Knights piled up a rec- ord of 14 wins and no losses and won the Catholic League Trophy. With most of the members of the team returning this year they lost their first meet, tied their second, won two more, lost their fifth meet, and went on to win their sixth meet. The Knights look forward to winning the rest of the meets of the season. Uft lo right: S. Webster, Fr. Rupert, P. Cordon, J. O'Kane, J. Cullinane, B. Fee. Fr. Rupert, J. O'Kane, Captain; Fr. Endo. left lo Right: I. Gray, S. Sweeny, Fr. Enda, P. Fobian, I. Doub- This page is dedicated to the boys in the Milk Shack — “Never in the history of mankind have so many owed so much to so few. I 4 —Churchill 125 127 To give is more blessed than to receive. This is a large part of the Franciscan spirit which we are trying to learn. We, the members of the Alvernian staff, tried to get in the spirit and give to you, the rest of the Student Body, an annual to be proud of. This job, however, was not done by just us staff members. We had a great deal of help. We now wish to thank publicly the many people who gave of themselves so that we could give to you. We thank Father Herbert, our adviser, for his cooperation and pa- tience during the past year. We also thank Father Alphonsus, who helped get this organization rolling. We thank Mr. Bob Hopkins of Mirro-Graphic Yearbooks who has done so much for the Alvernian. Our gratitude goes out to Mr. Ray Young of Alfred and Fabris Studios for his magnificent photography. The thoughtfulness of the staff down at the studio in rush- ing through many prints enabled us to meet our deadlines. We appre- ciate the fine craftsmanship of the S. K. Smith Company, our cover manu- facturers. There are, of course, many more who have helped make this yearbook possible. We thank them also. Also we wish to thank the Senior Class for their generous donation of the end pages of this year’s Alvernian. Finally we wish to bestow our gratitude to the Student Body. Without your moral and financial support the publication of this annual would be impossible. THE ALVERNIAN STAFF ur {Efjanfcs 128