St Francis Preparatory - Boxwood Yearbook (Spring Grove, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1947 volume:

if: if Q me W mn I 1 ,lg 44 , is E Wa if 5 .,,,. IEli!lM5 i Vhkg Q H h if Aaglib S32 EE . 5,5 5. 535: as 3. gn iff, RY E3 ie? ,ii 2 fl 25' N513 Q- ' 523133 i E. . l iss! ' 1 H3545 pr We I' Qvy.AT0RI4J, xi' CEE R fb 3' Q ' '31, er Q 9- 5' I 3 -,c Q? L 'Nc GROW THE 194 BUX HUD ROBERT MCGRAW . . Editor-in-Chief IUHN MELTON .... Assistant Editor FATHER GERALD DUGAN . Moderator BUXWUUD GARDEN TLII2 SIQNIGTQS CDI? SAINT FIQANCIS DTQEI3 SDQING GIQCDVE, DLI. GIVE YCDU AN INTEQDIQIZTATIGIT QF TI-IE YEQQS ACTIVITIES IN . . . FATHER IUDE I. GLEESUN, T.0.P-., Headmaster IIEIJI Tlll We, the Class of 1947, herewith dedicate the first edition of the Saint Francis Boxfwooa' to our beloved and esteemed Head- master, the Very Reverend Jude J. Gleeson, T.O.R. He has guided us vigilantly through our years at the Prep and at all times has proved himself a staunch friend and competent adviser. We have found his office doors open to us both day and night, and he has always been more than willing to help us through any existing difficulty. Kindness and prudence are the cornerstone of his char- acter, and we, the graduates, will always cherish fond memories of him as we journey through life. CUNTENTS PSSSH UNE PREP EPPP TVVU STUDENTS SSH ISK THREE AETHWTES SISH FOUR SPORTS Lives of great men all remind us Hfe can make our lives sublime dna' departing leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time. -Longfellow Bllllli UNE PREP TERRACE . . . EAST WING AOR T I 9,3 4 Q3 may 'gfitp ! gy' 1-2: va -:r 9, -5 Q 1 Q? 3 'fp .fm ,pp 1847 av. INGGROX1 ' Winter Snowea' Under Sport . ggi: PATHWAY TU WISDOM THE HILLTUP SN f MM mm .,.,,,,, ,ww AW Father John at Des ADMINISTRATION A N D F A C II LT Y E I a I amz: His Excellency The Most Reverend George L. Leech, DJJ. Bishop of Harrisburg THE VERY REVERENDJUHN BOCELLA, T.O.R Minz'5ter Provincial of Sacred Heart Province, Third Order Regular of Saint Francis THE REVEREND JUDE J. GLEESON T.O.R., BA., S.T.L. H eazlmaster HEAIDDMASTERQS MlESSl Dear Seniors: In a matter of days you Will have completed your of study at Saint Francis Prep. On the eventful day of gr tion, as you take your leave of the Prep, you Will pass a mi e that will remain indelibly impressed upon your mind thr out life. It may be that the Commencement Exercises Wil ome Ways bring to an end much that life holds dear, the e friendships, acquaintances, and good times which can ne eturn. As you progress in life always treasure these happy y n your memory. for thoughts of your prep school Alma r Will increase in sentimental values through the years. But on the other hand, as you the book of this happy phase of your existence, it really s the beginning of your respective voyages on the sea of ' he years to come will con- tain both joy and sorrow for yo I feel that, as you leave these hallowedwalls after your ye training, you are fortified and prepared to cope with Wh obstacles life may place before you. I am sure you Wi er forget your duties as Catholic gentlemen. Stand true principles you have learned at Saint Francis, and it stand eason you will be successful in all your undertakings. Now ou go in search of what the World has in store for you, I e tly pray God to bless each and everyone of you as you emb pon your noble careers. Sincerely yours in Christ, JUDE J. GLEESON, T.O.R. Headmaster at St. Francis Prep F FATHER GERALD DUGAN, T.O.R., B.A. dssistant Headmaster i English Literature, Music Appreciafiqn i 2 I i 4 5 i 1 FATHER JOHN SULLIVAN, T.O.R., MA Litt.D., LL.D., Ph.D. FATHER MARIANUS LIEB, T.O.R., B.S. Biology, Physics FATHER NORBERT MARTIN, T.O.R., B.A. Mathematics and Chemistry FATHER GEORGE WUENSCHEL, T.O.R., MA Latin and German, Glee Club FATHER BENEDICT DETERMANN, T.O.R., M.A Greek, Latin, and German FATHER FRANCIS MCKENNY, T.O.R., M.A. Student Councilor English, Literature and Religion FATHER ANDREW JUDGE, T.O.R., M.A. History FATHER TERENCE BURNS, T.O.R., B.A. Prefect, Athletic Director Religion FATHER LUKE POSTEK, T.O.R., B.A. Prefect Religion, Public Speaking FATHER VINCENT NEGHERBON, T.O.R BA., B.S. in L.S. Prefect, Librarian 1 JOHN P. MCCARTHY, B.A. 1 ' Coach Mathematics, Health BROTHER NIARIO SEIFERT, T.O.R., B.A French, German, Latin DOCTOR SPURGEON SHUE School Physician I R D f , 2 x L Study Hall Plzysicisfs WHO' . :.: 3 N W WED, -our QV' if EST FRU T 184717947 During this year, l947, Saint Fran- cis Preparatory School celebrates the liundredth anniversary of its founda- tion. For it was in the year 1847 that her doors were first opened in the in- terests of Catholic education. Al- though at first her enrollment was Small, the beneficent Lord smiled with favor upon her endeavours and blessed her work over the century. At this point in the entirely brilliant and re- splendant career of the Prep School, words are unable to express the monu- mental tribute which are hers. Saint Francis Prep now stands on the thresh- old of that career, closing an imagin- ary door upon one hundred prosperous years and at the same time stepping into a future which holds undreamed of opportunities. The sun is setting on a day which has been one of harvest and cultivation, but the benehts of its golden rays on the morrow will in- crease beyond all the fondest hopes of the harvesters. The courage, stamina, and fortitude of the Franciscan Order has incited its members during the last century to persevere always even when adversity turned its cruel face toward them. Carrying on in the exemplary tradi- tions of their Seraphic Father, Saint Francis, the early small group doubled and re-doubled a countless number of times. In the field of education they have prepared men to cope with life's problems and to be Htting heirs of heaven. So it is that in view of these many years spent in unrelentless labor, the Centennary Graduation Class of the Prep takes this opportunity to sum- marize the important list of events which have made the history of their Alma Mater such a remarkable and beautiful one. The history of the Prep can be traced back to the days of the noble and pious pioneer, Prince-priest of the Alleghenies, Father Demetrius Au- gustine Gallitzin. In l800, Father Gal- litzin founded a school in Loretto, this being the first school in Cambria County. As is evidenced in a letter written by him in l823, he saw in Lor- etto the site for an institution of higher learning and set aside lands for it. In l843, the Most Reverend Mich- ael O'Connor became Bishop of Pitts- burgh. Like Father Gallitzin he, too, was concerned with the promotion and development of Catholic education in VVestern Pennsylvania, and at his in- vitation various groups of religious teachers came to Pennsylvania from Europe. So it was that in l845, six Franciscan Brothers from the schools at Roundstone and Clifton, Ireland, came and settled in Loretto. Immedia- tely they took over the school founded nearly half a century before by Father Gallitzin and began to plan the erec- tion of the Prep buildings. In l84-7 they welcomed the Hrst student of Saint Francis Preparatory School. The fruition of their desires was more fully realized in 1858 when the Prep expanded into Saint Francis Col- lege. The College was chartered by the Commonwtalth of Pennsylvania to grant academic degrees in the same year. During the next fifty years the prep and college developed as a unit in prestige and power. In pre-Civil VVar America, the Loretto foundation became a well-known institution. VVhen the war commenced a consider- able number of the students returned to their native South to join the armed forces of the Confederacy. Likewise, the boys from the North returned to their homes to take up arms for the Union. VVith the termination of the Civil W'ar, the normal life Was resumed at the Prep. A second period of develop- ment began. This period continued un- til the Spanish-American War When het students again volunteered in de- fense of their country. For a period of ten years after the War the Brothers continued their efforts to provide the Hnest Catholic education for their stu- dents. In 1809 the local community ap- plied for admission to the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis. This appli- cation Was accepted, and today the faculty of both the Prep and College is compromised of Priests of that Or- der assisted by lay professors. Al- though the Third Order Regular has been established in ithis country for only thirty-nine years, it has attained a position of importance in the State. At the present time it is the second largest province of the Order and gives fair promise of soon being the largest province of the World. The province now boasts ninety-two priests with a large clericate and lay brother- hood. After the close of World War II, the enrollment of both the Prep and College soared. Therefore it was de- cided that, for the betterment of both units, the Prep be separated entirely from the College. In the spring of 1946, with the ,gracious approbation of His Excellency the Most Reverend George L. Leech, D.D., Bishop of Harrisburg, the Prep Was removed to Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Where it now occupies the luxurious Glatfelter Estate situated in the fertile hills of York County. No doubt those first six Brothers who settled in Loretto so long ago look down with amazement and pleasure upon the advancements of their suc- cessors. The progress made by the Third Order Regular is indicative of real American pioneering, but above all it is a display of the true Francis- can spirit. Q by IRT 0 R14 QUE 'QF' 'WNG GROW' -9 433' ea Kg C5 'L Q ' 5 H 7' o N ii' fe, .S ,A 1 8 4 7 gy. G1 So nigh is grandeur to our dusi, So near is God to man, Wyhen duty fwhisperx low, Thou must The youth reflies, I can. -Emerson B 0 ll li T W ll STUDENTS MUSIC I-HTH CHARMS A famifiar winter sight to th who know our c ose ampus GRADUATION -- --- IUR GEoRGE JANISKO Knute Scranton, Pa. GEORGE JANISKO Intramural Sports 4g Rifle Club 4, Presidentg Hill Staff 4g Student Council 4g Honor Roll 4. ADOLPHUS A. HOCH Captain ADOLPHUS HOCH Haddon Heights, N. Varsity Basketball 4g Varsity Football 4. D. MCNALLY D. ROCERETO D. FEDIGAN ' UF IQ47 ROBERT MCGRAW ROBERT T. NICGRAVV Nlac Lakewood, Ohio Intramural Sports 4g Glee Club 4g Assistant Editor Hill 4g Boxwoofl Editor 4g Honor Roll 4. FRANCIS BRAVO Pancho Nledellin, Columbia ROBERT E. NIALONE Slug Bellevue, Pa. Intramural Sports 45 Glee Club 4. YVILLIAM P. THOMPSON Bill Long Island, New York Intramural Sports 4. ROBERT MALONE WILLIAM THOMPSON FRANCIS BRAVO QPSATORI4 I QUE Q? J' fo -A QQ' ce 'Q O 'L A3 1 3 W 0 1 1' l -A -an .5 J-A 1847 Y - 'Wa GROW? Q V 0. . 4 f lgall O O 1- QATORI4 '35 mm 'sf' V' ce 9 1 -- 1847 Q p'?'NG GROW JOHN MELTON JOHN TOMASSO JOHN H. MELTON johnny Bayshore, Long Island Hill Stal? 4g Assistant Editor Boxwood 43 Honor Roll 4. JOHN E. TONIASSO Jet Camden, N. JOHN SPENCE , , Intramural Sports 43 Secretary Senxor Class 4, H111 Staff 4. JOHN L. SPENCE J.L. Clearneld, Pa. Boxwood Staff 45 Honor Roll 4. CLEMENT E. MALONE Clem Bellevue, Pa. Varsity Football 4g Varsity Basketball 4g Boxwood Stal? 4g Honor Roll 4. CLEMENT MALONE S E N I 0 H S QJXTORI4 -5 as 'Wa Q 2' '7 - ,A 1 847 'WNG GRN'-Q DAVID SCOTT JOHN RING DAVID W. SCOTT Scotty Pittsburgh, Pa. Intramural Sports 43 Hill Staff 4g Senior Class Treasurer 4g Student Council 4. JOHN H. RING J Jack lVIauch Chunk, Pa. WILLIAM HOGAN Intramural Sports 45 Hill Staff 45 Boxwood Staff 4. VVILLIAM O. HOGAN Hogie Wheeling, W. Va. Intramural Sports 4g Hill Staff 4g Boxwood Staff 4. JOHN O. RODGERS Whitey Drexel Hill, Pa. Varsity Football 4g Intramural Sports 4g Boxwood Staff 4. 0 F I 9 4 7 JOHN RODGERS 'L Q 3 5 7' 0 A Q PAUL FERGUSON SENIU PAUL S. FERGUSON Westerly, R. I. Intramural Sports 4. 4 THOMAS E. MILLER Harrisburg, Pa. Intramural Sports 4. RS Fergie Tom THOMAS MILLER 9, P-T O RI4 Q3 mm ROVVLAND E. GUERIN Bristol, Conn. Varsity Basketball 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 2, 35 Intramural Rifle Club 3. EDNVARD F. MULLAN Cumberland, Md. Varsity Basketball 35 Varsity Baseball 53 Intramural Boxwood Staff 4: Grem Sports 4g Rad Sports 4g Q Q? pl? 1847 QQ Wa GROW ROWLAND GUERIN EDWARD MULLAN UF 1947 GEORGE R. SEWAK Hook Johnstown, Pa. Jay Vee Basketball 3, Varsity Basketball 45 Manager Football 4g Intramural Sports 4g Boxwood Staff 4. THOMAS F. BOLGER T.B. Lewistown, Pa. Varsity Basketball 45 Jay Vee Basketball 3, Intramural Sports 3, 4, Rifle Club 3g Hill Staff 3, 4, Boxwood Staff 4. JOSEPH S. MAZZA Joe Indiana, Pa. Intramural Sports 3, 4, Riflt Club 3, 4g Hill Stal? 3, 4, Boxwood Staff 3, 4. JOSEPH VV. O'NEILL Joe Paterson, N. J. Jay Vee Basketball 2, 35 Varsity Basketball 3, Intramural Sports 3, 4g Rifle Club 3. JOSEPH MAZZA JOSEPH O'NEILL RATORIA 65m Q? 187 A Q 'Wa GR00' THOMAS CRAIN JOSEPH FOIZEY DARRAGH SHEEDY RICHARD FEDIGAN DARRAGH J. SHEEDY Sheets Pittsburgh, Pa. Varsity Basketball 3, Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4g Varsity Football 45 Intramcral Sports 3, 4, Glee Club 43 Hill Staff 4, Boxwood Staff 43 Student Council 2, 3. RICHARD E. FEDIGAN Skeets Nlt. Lebanon, Pa. Varsity Football 45 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4, Manager Varsity Basketball 3, 4g Intramural Sports 2, 3, 45 Hill Staff 4g Treasurer 3. THOMAS R. CRAIN Dutch Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Varsity Football 4g Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 33 Boxwood Staff 4, Student Council 3, 4, JOSEPH FOIZEY ' Les Pittsburgh, Pa. Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 43 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 45 Varsity Foot- ball 4, Hill Staif 4. SENIUR RICHARD RoCERETo FRANCIS DOBSCHA RICHARD C. ROCERETO Rossy Pittsburgh, Pa. Varsity Football 4g Varsity Baseball 3, 4, Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4g RiHe Club 3. FRANCIS X. DOBSCHA Dobby Pittsburgh, Pa. Varsity Basketball 3, 4g Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4g Varsity Football 4g Intramural Sports 2g Boxwood Staff 4g RiHe Club 35 Student Council 2. RICHARD R. MCNALLY Mac Altoona, Pa. Intramural Sports 2, 3, 45 Hill Staff 2, 3, 4g Boxwood Staff 4g Student Council 2 3, 4g Rifle Club 2, 3, 4. VICTOR L. UNICK Brother Vic Osceola Mills, Pa. Intramural Sports 4g Honor Roll 3, 4. PQATORI4 '3 QQ Q? 1847 10 41 Q46 -+2 or Q '22, O. 4 4 Q C' 3 6 1 N 'fp -if 'P CY! Q RICHARD MCNALLY VICTOR L. UNICK FRANCIS CATON 'rom will 4 '3 cam Q? 1 8 4 7 10 Y FRANCIS E. CATON Loretto, Pa. Varsity Football 4g Intramural Sports 3, 4. JOHN J. O'HARA New Kensington, Pa Varsity Basketball 5g Intramural Sports 45 Rifle 3 'X' V if A 'S Q Q 5 H .Ml 9, O 'Q sf, .S J' Y' JOHN O'HARA Club 4. Babe Ohm SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 1 I 9 Vice Prexident President TI-IOMAS CRAIN RICHARD MCNALLY 3 bi Q Q 5 as uv ! S 2 2 5 5 3 UNIIEHCLI-KSSMEN President, Daniel Burke ice President, Paul Schneider JUNIURS To My Classmates: As the time draws near for the close of this, our Junior year, it becomes more and more evident that we should band together in a perfect unity. The Seniors who are about to leave the Prep are bequeathing to us the leader- ship of the student body. How we handle this trust depends entirely upon our.-capabilities. It is evident that Saint Francis Prep is rising to heights never before at- tained, and this progress must be fur- thered by the energetic action of the Junior class in their final year at the Prep. We are about to become the so- cial leaders, the athletic leaders and the scholastic leaders of the school This heritage, we are about to receive, will not be an easy one to maintain:3fT,0 continue the standards thatrrhave been set before us will demand determina- tion and enthusiasm by the class as a whole. There is little probability that there are any students who do not desire to leave Saint Francis with a satisfaction that comes with accomplishment. To accomplish this there is one factor of prime importance which I believe is of paramount necessity for our success. That is unity. Our dreams of unity will be realized only when each and every member of the class remembers that he must subjugate his personal feelings for the betterment of, the school. Wirth this before us, fellow classmates, let us prepare now to make our departure from the Prep a note- worthy one, knowing that we have con- tributed something worthwhile to the school which is so dear to the hearts ofrall of us. ff DANIEL BURKE Piresident of the Class of 1948 Three years have gone by since a group of new Frosh walked into the Headmaster's ofhce for the Hrst time to begin their prep scholastic careers. How well we remember the initia- tion which seemed so foreboding to all of us. The first dance of the year was truly a success. Held in the rec rooms of the Schwab mansion, the affair inaugurated a year of many such enjoyable socials. As the year prog- ressed, our Red Flash teams, in basket- ball primarily, suffered a series of de- feats, offset by an occasional victory. The junior-Senior Prom highlighted the year's calendar of eventful dates. How well remembered is the pag- eantry of that night. The splendid or- chestra, gay decorations of the main foyer, and the happy couples all tended to make the evening outstand- ing. As Sophomores we enjoyed the priv- QATORI4 03 ma YI ilege of being the initiators and, be- lieve it or not, we really put the min- im's through their paces. We began to sponsor our own socials at this point. The skating party and Sophomore Cotillion were both well enjoyed. Of course with the closing of the year, we heaved a sigh of relief knowing we had reached the half-way mark in our Prep school career. VVhen we look at the quickly depart- ing year of '47, it seemed quite an hon- or to be the first junior class in the new location i of the Prep. Attending the skating parties and dances was real fun and the coming Junior Prom should highlight the year's events. Thus at the end of '47 we see that we have accomplished something. Let's hope that next year when we re- turn as Seniors we shall be able to Finish our Prep careers in the best pos- sible-the Franciscan way. j 9 00,6 Gaoqt -2 4. , 1. 1 9 g I 3 5, .S ,A 1847 Q, a JU I UR Charles Long Basil Krivonyak Alan Small joseph Glancy John King John Cuskelly Raymond Saller Edward Fitzpatrick George Salinger Francis Morgan Harry Mason Leo Rach Francis McNelis Joseph Maxwell James Morrison Joseph Gillies Edmond Griesedieck Raymond Deneen Ludwig Bruhmuller Daniel Burke john Bradley James Faley David Larsen Paul Schneider james Breen Hector Garcia Albert Mastrocldi Iohn Gildea Bernard Ferguson Leonard DeFabo Robert Little UPHO HBE Richard Farley Bartol Francie Joseph Raring Keith Coale Thomas Zuzich Joseph Gildea Walter Nealing Harry Anstead Gilbert Obringer Russell Krahnert William McSorley Mario Alvarez Eugene Loibl Edward Clemens Marco Troconis David Meharg William Shea Arthur Moeller In September of '45 a large group of Freshmen journeyed Prepward full of the vigor and youth that won this class such immediate popularity. The first class meeting was a notable event with the election of class officers and representatives to the student council. Father Peter Bush, T.O.R. was made our Moderator and under him the class accomplished many a milestone. How we dreaded the fateful date of September 25. Yes, initiation day. The first day seemed to be the worst with the march of death climaxed by a dip in the pool. Through almost two months of agony we obeyed our mas- ters, the unruly Sophomores. But Hnally the fatal day arrived and all of us heaved a well deserved sigh of relief. The 'ffrosh started sponsoring their own socials that year, and we chose a skating party at Cicero's to put us out front. VVith the fair damsels from Ebensburg all the Prepsters glided around the hardwood until the word was passed that it was time to head homeward. The Commencement Exercises were held in the main foyer of Alvernia Hall that year. None of us could ever forget the inspiring sermon given by Father Adrian Veigle, T.O.R. on that day of days. Most of us managed to keep in con- tact with each other during the sum- mer and the fall found the majority back at the Prep, not in Loretto, but at the beautiful Glatfelter estate which was to be our future home. How proud we were to show our parents through the mansion and take them on a tour of the sixty-four acre grounds. After a successful social, scholastic and athletic year, we all look forward to our future as upperclassmen. vsATORl4 '3 mm Q W 1847 .9 -A V' ce '9 4 --- 5 3 Q l 'L L Le: i 2 Q, 1? db QV' 'Wa GROW' Fellow men : VVhen w e to the campus of the Prep and m the first time, we found that th ere men present from many of t rty-eight states. Needless to say, d the last two years we have learne love every- thing that means Sain ncis. Our class has won acclaim fo 'r parti- cipation in athletics, social even studies. A look ahead tells us that we e only two years to go before comple our Prep education and no dou they will pass as rapidly as the last two. Yes, as frosh we thought that graduation was a lifetime away, but now we see how wrong we were. We now approach the honor of being up- perclassmen but this honor is not placed upon us without accompanying duties. Uppermost in our mind should be the pattern we must set for those who are behind. As underclassmen we admired and tried to pattern ourselves after those who were ahead of us. Their actions were exemplary as ours will be also. The time has come when we must prepare for the future. Let us carry on in the way our predecessors have in accordance with the fFranciscan Way' of education. lILBERT OBRINGER ident of the Sophomore Class Vice President President VVALTER NEALING GILBERT OBRINGER Shofvin' Off Pauxe That Refreshes An Innocent Victim Strolling e7?21fw'S,ws'sa2v,-aszzesrw-Qzsrzzw, I waz: mwssww41wmnnl.w,1nunmm.an 4 4. - wp xg A .mwAma.m,umuuumu:f::Nwn'mm:11wwwx Q f K nun Vice President LEE BRINSON 'O am J-A 1847 . President PAUL LEAHY -YA e SY' ce 2 f H U 12 W 'fp gp QPQLATORI4 'PING cuoxliq FRESHMEN Fellow Classmen: It would be well at this time to seize the opportunity of thank- ing the members of our class for bestowing upon me the honor of being class president. Unworthy as I am of this honor, I have tried to serve you to the best of my ability. For the past two semesters we have been to a certain extent inactive. It must be remembered that we were unaccustomed to prep school life, and it was necessary for us to take a Uback seat during our initial year. Now we have bridged the gap and are members, strictly speaking, of that active unit. Let's prove that we have profited by our inactivity and are better prep students. Although our futures may be indefinite, now is the time to make the due preparation for them. The world today is in a mud- dle. It needs men of character. As the class of '50 leaves these hallowed walls, we must make certain that we have the initiative to make the world a better place in which to live. PAUL LEAHY President of the Freshman Class 1847 QATORI4 65 V 1-2: 3' 1' if 5- 0 12, W Q ip'-'Zo Q 6 '?fNc GRUXR' The Freshman class of this year was the largest in many years. Having the added honor of being the Hrst first-year class in the school's new location, we came to the Prep bewildered and full of wonder about the novelty of going to school away from home. WVith the class elections we installed Paul Leahy as President, Lee Brinson as Vice President. We were certainly fortunate in having Father Francis McKinney, T.O.R. appointed Moderator. Eager to put ourselves in the spotlight, we edited our own weekly paper, Frosh Babble. Father Francis, with the staff worked vigilantly, and soon the whole student body was anticipa- ting the publication. Not satisfied with this accomplishment, we surprised the school with Aour own dance, The Freshman Hop. The girls came from Saint Joseph's Academy and the evening was indeed a gala affair. Yes, we have completed the first lap with three more to go. Our spirit, achieved by self sacrihce, must never become lax. If we continue as we have, we may rest assured that ournames will be inscribed in gold in the annals of the Prep. QIXTURI4 m 'Y 5 Q 2 1: 9 -5 2.2 ea W 5 'P 1 8 4 7 'G mp Y' '85 Q '?'Nc GROW Joel Rach Michael Sewak Brendan Cryan Robert Grimm Cosmo Sansone Michael Lebar Joseph Palian Louis Flick if Patrick Smith james Kelly Norman Witkowsky Gregory Moran Richard Long John Beacher Carlos Amaiz Carlos d'Empaire Daniel O'Neil Juan Amaiz James Barry Francis 'Rowan Gerard Krahnert James Gallagher Bernard Dugan Lee Brinson Joseph Schneider Thomas Kipple Paul Leahy John Snyder john LaMantia Thomas Breen Vincent VonZWehl They seem to take away the sun from the world who withdraw friendship from lifej for we have received nothing better from the immortal Gods, nothing more delightful. ACTIVITIES -Cicero THE SENIOR PROM QATO R14 QUE W J-A 1847 sp J: 6 Lib I 4 2 u -n 2 2 'A 'A' 0 Q Q J' v6 '?fNc GRQNVQ J THE SOCIAL CALENDAR The social calendar held some pleas- ant evenings for the student body dur- ing the last year. The first dance of the year, culminating the Christmas holi- days, was held on February 17. Super- vised by Father Clement White, T.O.R., the dance Was held in the gymnasium under the sponsorship of the Freshman Class. The students Were hosts to the girls from Saint Joseph Academy. Outstanding that evening Were the beautiful decorations Which adorned the hall. The dance began at eight o'clock and the Hnal dance Was played at eleven. The public address system suplied the music and Paul Leahy served as Master of Ceremo- nies. Sandwiches and refreshments were served at the intermission. Another highlight of the social year was the dance held by York Catholic High School, to which our student body Was invited. The event was held in in the school auditorium With a local orchestra rendering the music. Approximately a month later, this school again invited the Prepsters to another dance. THE SOCIAL CALENDAR The school is indeed indebted to York Catholic for the Wonderful Wel- coming spirit they gave the Prep in its first year. A most enjoyable skating party was held by the Prep at the-VVhite Rose skating rink last fall. The boys invited the girls of Saint Joseph's to the affair, Which was Well attended by both in- stitutions. Although the junior Prom has not as yet been held, at this Writing, it gives every appearance of being the crowning point of the year's social pro- gram. l STUDENT UULINCIL The workings of the Student Coun- cil are well-known to all the students. Ten members and a hloderator com- prise the group. The elections take place early in the year. The entire stu- dent body elects these primary officers by secret ballot. Once in oflice, the Council plans the social calendar for the year and is employed in disciplin- ary measures. A class entering the school for its first year is allowed two representa- tives, who have neither active nor pas- sive voices. ln other words, they may not vote, and they may not be voted for. During their second year they may again elect two representatives. These electees have active but not passive voice. In their junior and senior years, three members may be elected to the Council who have both active and pas- sive voice. The President and Vice President are both elected from the upper classes. First in importance, the Student Council controls the money contained in the Student Activity Fund. The funds are so allotted that equal dis- tribution is appropriated for all acti- vities. The Moderator is appointed by the Headmaster. He guides the group and advises them before any action is taken. A much needed society, the Prep Cvlee Club was organized by Father George WVuenschel, T.O.R. during the last year. The turnout for auditions was astounding and the voices Were soon classified according to range. The first appearance of the group was made at the Christmas party When they rendered the traditional carols of the season. A program Was planned for St. Patrickls Day, but due to a change of schedule, the entertainment was postponed. Father George is Well suited for his position as Moderator as his knowledge of music has often brought him in contact With vocal Work. ln the years to come the Prep should have a Glee Club large enough to produce a series of concerts annu- ally. THE GLEE CLUB I Chow Time Jlaif Call Pleasure Time Gab Fesf, THE WELL STAFF There is little probability that any organization on the campus has been as active in the past year as The Hill staff. Early in September the staff de- cided they Would edit four editions of the school paper and Work extensively on the yearbook. Through the action of these Writers the student's families have been kept in contact with all events and developments of the school. With the appointment of Father Gerald Dugan, T.O.R. as Moderator and James Faley as Editor, the first meeting, of the staff was called. After a process of elimination, a standing group of writers was maintained. Rob- ert McGraW Was made assistant editor and joseph Cain was named the car- toonist. The sports department was ably supervised by Richard lVIcNally. Tom WA 4 'J' ew E As in the past, the paper had been titled, The Cascader, the conclusion Was reached that the name Would be inappropriate in the schoolls new loca- tion. A fitting title, The Hill, Was agreed upon. Each edition Was to con- tain six pages. With the ground Work laid, action began. The Hrst edition rolled from the press in late Novem- ber, the second in January, and the third in Nlarch. The concluding pub- lication will make its appearance in May. Although there were periods of con- siderable length between editions, the staff was nevertheless busily occupied in making the yearbook a success. A debt of gratitude is due this group which has done so much to further the student activity program. J' '10 V 83: Q 3' '31- q Q 5' gg 'S I 'fr .5 BROTHER ALOYSIUS CTHARA THE if A MERA CLUB Moderator of Camera Club Enrolls New Members PQATURI4 C535 W 1 J' 847 Q p'?'Nc GROXR' o ,S y Q '53 Q9 'L Q Q A M II 2 5 .3 vt It i.vn't the fact that you lost it'.v hofw dia' you Hg that counts, ht, and why. -Rudyard Kipling REV. TERENCE BURNS fitlzletic Director In May l946, at a meeting in prep- aration for the new scholastic year, the board of trustees of the Prep appointed Father Terence Burns, T.O.R., ex- chaplain in the United States Army, to the position of Director of Athletics. Following this appointment was the selection of an assistant who would act as Coach. Mr. john McCarthy was MR. jOHN F. NICCARTHY zftfzleiic Coach chosen. These two men have had much experience in collegiate sports. lXfIr. McCarthy was recently quarter back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has left a record of line sportsmanship with the Canadian Hawks for which team he played basketball. Father'Ter- ence has been coach of basketball and baseball at Saint Francis College. The G ymnasium Blllll-i Fllllll ATHLETICS PQQATURI4 '43 mm 4' 'Q QW JI V' 1-2: 2' 1, 4 Q ' 3 :ij Ex .S ,AIP 1847 Q, 'Nc GROW' FOOTBALL UN THE GRIDIRU VVhen it was announced last summer that the Prep would resume its foot- ball schedule in the fall, a great mul- titude of able athletes arrived at the Prep for fall training. Although after the eliminations many applicants were dropped, the spirit shown was admir- able. As was expected, the Hrst season was for the most part unsuccessful. The results showed that the team could boast of only two victories for the sea- son plus an abundance of experience. It is evident that in the years to come the team will progress, and in but a matter of a few seasons, Saint Francis should have a team which will be equal to any, and superior to most of the teams played. Regardless, the team and its coach are to be congratulated for their splendid efforts. Fizzft Row-Schneider, Larson, Brinson, Dobscha, Foizey, Nealing, Crain, J. Krahnert, Sewak. Sefond Row-Fr. Terence, Sheedy, Rocereto, Malone, Hoch, Rodgers, T. Breen, Kipple, Mr. McCarthy. Third Row-Clemens, Caton, J. Breen, Glancy, R. Krahnert, Obringer, Fedigan. Fresh 7711111 Stars Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint THE SCORES Francis O lYlt. Carmel Francis l3 Delone C. Francis O Johnstown C. Francis 6 York C. Francis 38 Saint Anselnfs Francis 6 La Salle Goal Dust Twins 36 f, 32 12 U Z0 Tense Spectators AT THE TIP-UFF The varsity quintet played a season which for the most part was unsuccessful. Towards the end of the season they received a well deserved break in defeating many of the fa- vored teams in the locality. The high- light of these victories was the one over the strong and almost undefeated Lan- caster quintet. In past years the Red PREP BASKETBALL TEAM were as skilled as the groups against whom they were thrown this season. It took a while for the team to become accustomed to their well developed plays, but the end of the season proved that our boys are now fully conscious of their opponents' cunning. The grad- uating class leaves the Prep, assured that the Red Flash under Mr. Mc- Carthy will progress and will in the Flashes contested with teams which were obstacles, but very few of them not too distant future be the champs of the diocese. Standing-Fedigan, Foizey, Dobscha, Crain, McCarthy. Seated-Bolger, Hoch, Guerin, Malone, Sewak. N 1 Af E ? ? Y Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis 38 27 34 25 32 19 24 20 THE SCORES Gettysburg Hanover West York Harrisburg Altoona C. Altoona C. Lebanon Delone 29 36 48 55 44 32 64 46 Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Saint Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Francis Saint Francis 27 Lancaster 60 St. Edwards Lancaster York C. i Delone LaSalle Harrisburg Lebanon - York C. 37 29 32 21 39 46 31 37 PREP VAP1 S ITY, I9:45-46 Junior Varsity 1945-1946 Prep Varsity 1944-1945 Prep Junior Varsity 1944-19115 INTEAMURAL LEAGUE SEN IDR LEAGUE R PQUXTURI4 I E323 min The Gannonitey The Tigers 5 'Z L? + Q 4 ii? i ' 4 E 2 --f E 31132 l ' Q, QW T olrizc. L, .52 X Eh 41 'S x up Y ' Yr' 10 7 Q RING GROW JUNIOR LEAGUE WINNERS Royals 59,9-To R14 Q, um 317 fm. Baslzeteers Q G 45' Q v Q. 1- 4 Q 5' Q E 3 .5 84 V 'O Y '?'Na GROVE' BOXING . Feather Weights Middle Weights Long vs. Palian Sheedy fvs. McNally VVHESTLWMJ... BASEBALL... Dobscha wx I a' Prep T PATPIU Mr. M r. Mr. Mr. Franlr Marlin, Hanover, Pa. 7 and Mrs. Carl Raring, Orwigsburg, Pa. Felipe F. Garcia, New Yorlc, N. Y. Paul Thoman, l-lanover, Pa. Doclor Emil Sloan, D.D.S., Vfashingion, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ernsl Bischoff, Spring Grove, Pa. Mr, and Mrs. L. A. Weiss, Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Cesario Garcia, Arecibo, P. R. Mr. E. H. Brinson, Jr., Washingion, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Brewer, Chesler, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sfambaugh, Menges, Mills, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, Creslwood, N. Y. Mr. Jesse Zeigler, Spring Grove, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley, Ardmore, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doerilein, Spring Grove, Pa. Mrs. Elizabefh O'Neill, Palierson, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Berkheimer, Spring Grove, Pa. Docfor and Mrs. Leahey, Lilly, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rohrbaugh, Spring Grove, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Woodburn, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Cafherine DuBois, Porf Chesier, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Saller, Alloona, Pa. Mr. and Mrs Roberl J. Grimm, Dormoni, Pa. Mr. and Mrs Carlos d'Empaire, Maracaibo, Venezuela Mr. and Mrs. Neal J. Crain, PiHsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sewak, Conemaugh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs E. P. Bolger, Lewisiown, Pa. Miss Grace Boccella, Audubon, N. J. Mr. James DuBreuc, Johnslown, Pa. Mr Mr . William Trimmer, Yorlc, Pa. . and Mrs. Joseph Sansone, Quincey, Mass. N. Y. Docior and Mrs. William Clemens, Broolclyn, Mr. Russell l-lipps. Carrolliown, Pa. Mr. John V. Mulvihill, Oaklyn, N. J. AUTOGRAPHS . rv ji, f ' LQ ... .p r ' ' gwi, . K -V 3 , A . Ei' if , , , 1 , Km Qmiwi