St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1950 volume:

HDLY YEAR 1950 THE IGNATIAN SAINT IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 1 i I I I A. M. D. G. IGNATIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief ...............................Robert Fulmore Senior Editor..................................Norman Morgan Literary Editor........................Paul Torrens Sports Editor..........................James Quinn Faculty Moderators.......Rev. Andrew I. Gilligan, S.J. Mr. James Sullivan, S.J. Literary Staff Theodore Moore Giles Miller Edward Serres William Clark Thomas Klitgaard Paul Davey Sports Staff William Newsom John Stonum Photography Staff William Butler William Ferrero Charles Lynch Professional Photography Tom Collins Studios S.F. Call Bulletin S.F. Chronicle Commercial Artist Mr. Dominic Barca DEDICATION To His Holiness Pope Pius the Twelfth In this Holy Year of Our Saviour Nineteen Hundred and Fifty � HDLY YEAR 1950 CONTENTS RELIGION CLASSES ACTIVITIES SPORTS Rev. William Dunne, S.J. President SFC 8crf Berry Fr. Eugene Doherty SJ. Ml. Bernard Brannon S.J. Mr. Edward Doyle Fr. Raymond Buckley SJ. Mr. Donald Duggan S.J. Fr. Alexander Cody S.J. M Sgt. R. H. Dynan Graduates of 1950: Your graduation from Saint Ignatius takes place during the Holy Year especially dedicated to peace, which is to be achieved through prayer and sacrifice. It is not without significance that you should enter a new phase in your lives at such an impressive time. In the days to come you should carefully preserve and develop those virtues of prayer and sacrifice which Saint Ignatius has tried to instill in you. You should practice prayer: by having the faith to go to Christ with all your problems and Y PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Rev. Carroll O'Sullivan, S J. Rector Mr. Francis Corwin Fr. Mark Falvey SJ. M Sgt. Andrew Dcmchok Mr. George Dennis SJ. Mr. Francis Fox SJ. Fr. Andr-w Gill gan SJ. Mr. Raymond Devlin SJ. Mr. Charles Henry SJ. PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE perplexities, which shall be great and numerous during the years to come. You should practice sacrifice: by having the strength of character always to do your duty during life, whatever be the vocation you choose. This is the essen tial element in sacrifice. Saint Ignatius High School has tried to im- plant these two virtues within you. By respond- ing to insistance on careful study, on courtesy and on punctuality, you have developed the habit of sacrifice. By Friday confessions, by retreats, by numerous other religious activities, you have developed the habit of prayer. If, besides the academic achievements that come from four years of work, you carry these virtues away with you, we feel that our efforts on your behalf have been superbly rewarded. Congatulations and may God bless you abun dantly. Fr. Joseph K ng Mr. John Lo Schiavo Mr. James Menard Fr. James Monagh: n Mr. Dare Morgan SJ. SJ. SJ. SJ. SJ. Mr. Bernard Murphy Mr. Edward MeFadden Rev. Ralph Tichenor, S.J. Principal Fr. Charles McKee Fr. Joseph O’Gara S.J. S.J. Mr. Howard Quinlivan SFC Howard Shipley The 1949-1950 school year marks the hundredth consecutive year of Jesuit apos- tolic work in San Francisco. The basic form that this work has taken has been that of education, both on the high school and the college level, and among many San Fran- ciscans St. Ignatius has become as integral a part of the San Francisco tradition , as the justly famed cable cars, the bridges, and Chinatown. As in the many years of the past, so in the turbulent days of the present the entire faculty at St. Ignatius is primarily interested in the moral formation of the boys entrusted to its care, secondarily to their advancement in the arts and sciences. They consider their job well done if graduates of St. Ignatius face a troubled world with clear ideas on the relative values of the temporal and the eter- Mr. James Sullivan S.J. SFC Wayne Tatum Mr. John Tsarnas Mr. Richard Vaccaro Mr. Robert Ward Ft. John Owens S.J. Fr. Raymond Pallas S.J. Mr. John Schuster Fr. Richard Spohn S.J. nal, and with hearts and wills inclined to what is right, pure and just. In each gradu- ating class from St. Ignatius the faculty looks in particular for these characteristics: the fortitude to enter mature life with the purity of conscience so necessary to the sincere Christian; the firm mental discipline, so ex- cellently developed by classical studies, to approach life's problems confidently, care- fully and diligently. It is to these ends that the life of Chris- tian educator is directed, and it becomes us, the members of the student body, to ex- press our deep respect for their efforts on our behalf during our years here, and to do our part in the years to come to protect and encourage true Christian education, so ter- ribly necessary in an era unusually given to sin. Faculty members whose pictures are not reproduced: Major G. C. Francis, USA. Lt. Col. Ralph Watson Mr. Bernard Wchncr Mr. Warren White M Sgt. Burton Yount Mr. Philip Woolpcrf To train the mind to analyze rather than to memorize, so that it may dis- tinguish truth from error; to strengthen the will that it may have the grit to practice virtue and reject vice; to cultivate the heart that it may love the worthwhile things; This is the proud tradition, this is the aim and objective of the education imparted by the Jesuit Fathers and Lay Faculty at Saint Ignatius High School. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Whenever anything of any great importance takes place at SI, it first receives careful discussion in the office of the Saint Ignatius Student Council. This student-government organization is formed by representatives from each important extra-curricular group at SI. By this arrangement, all the school organizations participate in the working out of major school functions. Headed by student-body Prexy Jack Cunningham, the Council has func- tioned smoothly this year since its initial meeting. It is ably staffed by Don John A. Cunningham Student Body President 1st Row: L. Nardi, A. Flocchini, J. Cunningham, Fr. Gilligan, S.J., D. Benedetti, D. Tarantino, R. Zannini. 2nd Row: G. Hayes, W. Bush, G. Miller, H. Schoenstein, R. O'Brien, T. Martin, T. Moore. Armando Flocchini Senior Class President Theodore Moore Editor, IGNATIAN William Bush Sergeant-at-Arms Giles Miller Prefect, Sodality George Hayes Junior Class President Robert O'Brien Corresponding Secretary Dominic Tarantino Treasurer Donald Benedetti Vice President Tevis Martin Block Club President Herbert Schoenstein Prefect, Sanctuary Society Benedetti as Vice President, Bob O'Brien as Corr. Secretary, Dom Tarantino as Treasurer, and Bill Bush as Sergeant-at-Arms. To say that all school activities come through the Council is almost an understatement. Block candidates, cheer leaders, dance committees, all these varied forms of school life, are decided here in the Council's sessions. If the 1949-1950 year at SI has left us pleasant memories, a large measure of the success can be given to the energtic group of school statesmen in R108. CLASS □ F ’50 Armando Flocchini Senior Class President Years after their departure from St. Ignatius High School, the members of the class of 1950 will look back affectionately on their high school days. Although they counted carefully the days until graduation, and counted eagerly, nonetheless they felt a tinge of regret at the thought of leaving SI for the last time. They had worked four long, hard years for Commencement Day, and could justifiably congratulate themselves when that Day finally arrived. During the years to come, many small reminders will be with them to help deepen their recollections of SI years. They have their rings, their year- books, their blocks—all precious relics to bring back the days of classroom cutups and jalopy journeys, of athletic achievements and the million and one other little adventures of their high school years. BLACK, THOMAS A. Football was Tom's sport. He earned his block and a place in the Block Club with some rugged play in two Varsity and one JV season. BOEGE, RAYMOND E. Ray was one of our many commuters and like many others he came across the Bridge to civilization every morning from San Rafael. This likeable fellow earned a two year mem- bership m the C$F. BONOMI, RICHARD F. As a 30's end, Dick snagged many passes and later was awarded his block for his hard earned Track points, along with a Block Club membership. His unaffected personality elect- ed him to the Junior Prom committee. BRADY, JOSEPH G. Joe slaved and succeeded in almost every- thing. He became well known as a Block Clubber, debater, cross-country winner. Glr Clubber, IRC leader. Sane server. Sodali' . Game committeeman. Track star for three seasons, footballer and yell leader. BREEN, JOHN P. A House debater, IRC member, and Fresh Sane member, John played two seasons of 30's football and Ramblers' baseball. All these activities make his application very ac- ceptable at Santa Clara. BURKE, FRANCIS Confined to the absentee list for many weeks with frequent ill health, Frank never- theless was able to successfully complete hr studies and earn the Classical Diploma. CALLENS, RAMON F. Ray. a future USF scholar, warbled in the supporting chorus of Yellow Jack. Ray also participated in the Ignatian Heights show as a Junior. CANTWELL, ROBERT W. A sensational distance man. Bob picxed up the S.l. cross country medal, as a Junior and Senior, and was captain of the team this year. Bob's future plans are for another four years at USF. CARRICK, MARTIN Martin studied hard in his four years at S.l. and earned a Classical Diploma for suc- cessful efforts. He is un-decided as to which college he will enter. CAVANAGH. JOHN C. John was a faithful server in his four | years in the Sanctuary Sodality and managed to make the most of his red hair, good per- sonality, and good time in the 220 in three track teams, CELLI, ROBERT R. As a Frosh, Bob won a place in the Hears� History Contest, and he worked for and en- tered the IRC and later played for the tennis team. He spoke for Congress, the Frosh Elocution, and the Soph Oratorical Contest. CHASE, ALLEN B. A serious speaker and a good man, Al starred in the Gold Medal Debate as a Junior, was a CSF life member, and IRC and SFYA leader plus some experience on the track and football teams. ACKERMAN, ROBERT M. Before he came to S.I., Bob made both basketball arvd football teams at Serra High. He continued his athletics here, playing an experienced game at quarterback for our JV's. ALTAMIRANO, GARY ANTHONY A man with a calm and casual, but hu- morous attitude, Gary was a great track en- thusiast in all but his Junior year. A Santa Clara dorm will receive the honor of Gary's presence. ANDREWS, GORDON R. Gordon was one of the great Marina gang. His slow and quiet speech won him a place among Mr Cunningham's debaters. He also played a year of Soph football. ARCHER, JAMES L. Jim easily held the title for the blondest hair of S I. He is looking forward to a stay at Santa Clara, where he will take a general course until he decides his major. ARELLANO, JOSEPH R. A natural at most sports, Rick limited his four years to football and swimming. His ability won him four swimming and three football blocks and a two-year membership in the Block Club. BARSANTI, ROBERT R. A Frosh swimmer, lightweight and JV football player, and two year rifle expert. Bob worked for the Ignatian, Cat's Chorus, and the IRC; and hopes someday to hang up a MD shingle. BENEDETTI, DONALD A. Oon played a whirlwind game of basket- • .•II and led the 30's league in scoring in his Soph season. This all round athlete was just as fast at second base in his four seasons on the Varsity. BERNARD, WALTER Behind the wings at Yellow Jack, Walt hustled scenes about for many an exciting hour. Besides this arduous but hidden work. Walt kept busy with Red and Blue photog- raphy and IRC. BERNICCHI, ROBERT V. A regular on the Varsity football team, Bob's power and endurance carried him to many a place in the 8S0. BERTKEN, THOMAS G. It seems that Tom was in every S.l. ac- tivity. Tom headed the Inside S I . won the Soph Oratorical Contest, placed in the Shake spearean Contest, served in the Sane, and was active in the IRC. Besides all the intellec- tual activity, Tom earned a JV football block. BIANCHINI, NEIL L. Neil worked hard behind the scenes of the school play, but won most of his fame and two blocks playing JV and Varsity football. BIPES, ALAN J. In his four years at S.I., Al earnestly stud- ied the well-known ancient language. His next stopping place will probably be USF. I CHEW, DONALD R. A C$F member, and tennis player, Don received a Junior ROTC medal and |oined the Senior Officers' Club. His naturally happy attitude won him many admirers. CIDDIO, JOHN F. John was a consistent scholar and his studies earned him a Classical Diploma. He has not yet been able to determine his future studies. CIERI, FRANK V. Frank, a fellow with curly hair, drove daily from the Piedmont area on his way to school. He also cannot make a definite statement on his future studies. CLANCY, JAMES A. Jim was always reliable for his sturdy arm. In four years of pitching for the 30's and the Varsity, he made quite a name for himself. As a Senior, he was one of the leading hurl- ers in the league. CLANCY, THOMAS J. Another Frosh Sodalist with a two year record, Tom was one of the big men in the publishing years of Inside S I. and also was a capable writer. COLLINS, JOHN T. Though the Sane and Track team were his favorites. Tim lent his jovial personality to the Varsity basketball team, debating, IRC, the Sodality, the Glee Club, and the Stage Crew. COUCH, GEORGE J. A regular member of 4£, George became famous for his do-or-dic basketball play in all his four years. At the peak of his casaba success, he was in office as Senior Class V.P. COX, WILLIAM L. Bill passed and place-kicked for the JV's and Varsity football teams. Always a well- liked and reliable player. Bill plans to bring his educated foe along to the Bronco campus. CRONAN, JOHN R. Another future Santa Clara man. John tossed accurate passes from his varsity quar- terback position. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN A. In the school’s first razzle-dazzle election. Jack was elected king of the students on the Good Deal ticket. Jack starred at the Varsity halfback position for two seasons and kept things moving in the Block Club. One of his greatest honors was to be selected Wheel of the Week by Inside S.I.'s first street edition. DACHAUER, THOMAS A. Though a key man in the band and Sane Secretary after four years of faithful serving, even the tiniest Frosh knew Tom as the con- siderate manager of the well-remembered bookstore. DASKAROLIS, GEORGE P. A House and Senate master of debate, George was a consistent winner in the broad- jump, 220, and century events for the track team. George had a leading role in Yellow Jack and was an active leader of 4A in the big gym drive. Well liked by everyone, George was made Wheel of the Week by Inside S.l. DAVIS, CHARLES M. A naturally successful athlete with much success on the football and track teams. Chuck's big feature was his unusually jolly sense of humor which many tried to imitate. DAVITT, JOHN A. With a third place in the Hearst History Contest and life membership in the CSF, John has done very well, not to mention his ac- tivities m the Sodality, the debating socie- ties, the Ticket Committee, the tennis teams, and the tgnatian. DELUCCHI, WILLIAM J. Once an IRC worker and lightweight bas- ketball hotshot, but always the serious class clown. Bill did well in his three years of foot- ball. He also was Senior Class President of 4E. DE MARTINI, DONALD J. Don will continue his studies at the USE campus. This St. Peter and Paul's graduate did well in everything, including Greek DE NEVERS, NOEL H. Rather an active scholar, Noel's endeavors included Ignatian writing, debating. CSF membership, and various speaking contests. The Martin Latin, Washington Essay, Fox Religion, and Hearst History contests plus the Gold Medal Debate were his greatest suc- cesses. DESME, FRED C. This future USF boy played 30’s basketball and JV's football. During his Senior year, Fred was one of those faithful slaves who worked far into the night preparing the play. DESMOND, ALLEN L. Al studied hard in his four years, and his reward is the Classical Diploma. To this date his future studies arc still undetermined. DESMOND, GERALD J. On the 30's lightweight basketball team and a member of the Sane and the House, Gerry was privileged to take two years of Greek in the upper classes. He also has not yet been able to say what his future will hold m the way of education. DEVINCENZI, RICHARD J. In the school play, Dick drew many a laugh m the natural role of a professional hero. With never any difficulties as to what to say next, he was an IRC leader. DONOHUE, RALPH H. Easy-going Ralph was a noon-hour dead- eye. that is, in the intramural games his heaves never missed. Though hardly the loud type, he was liked by all who knew him. DONOVAN, JOHN L. Jack took pictures of the sports and many other school events in most of the seasons. As a Soph, he was an IRC member. He will enter the business world. DUNPHY, FRANCIS J. Frank won many friends with his quiet manner, and earned for himself a Classical Diploma. His future school is probably USF. k t r k S 3 (- tl v n 3 ft f:. it i- t ■% M. to a ■,« ■4 •I i i I i I I DWYER, JOHN F. John worked hard and earned a Classical Diploma. He spent two seasons swatting the horschtde and hustling around the baseball diamonds. ENRIGHT, JAMES T. Besides a second in the Hearsf History Contest, Jim placed in the Martin Latin and Fox Memorial Religion Contests. He was also m high standing as a debater, sodalist, band member, and Ignatian and Comment writer ERLACH, JOSEPH W. Joe was a transferee, coming in time for his final year here and wishing to continue at the Hilltop. This man with a big smile kept things moving in the great class of 4-A. FAIRBANKS, DONALD M. A glee clubber and track man, Don was quite a logger —he never wore the same fancy rags two days in a row. He even looked good as an eminent scientist, in the play Yellow Jack. FARREN, THOMAS J. Tom hopes that his studies in four years of algebra and geometry will give him a good start oh the higher math of accounting at USF. FAZZIO, RAYMOND J. Curly-fopped Ray was a bcttcr-than-avcraqc hurdler in his two years on the Track team. His other projects included the IRC, Inside SI. and frisking Seniors for Ignatian money. FENNONE, THOMAS J. As the revolutionist m Yellow Jack and the humpback in the Shakespearean Contest, Tom won fame and the first place respec- tively. His accomplishments also include a place in the Hearsf History Contest. FERRERO, WILLIAM L. Bill, like many others, figures on landing across the Hilltop on the Don campus. He lent his services to the IRC and to the Camera Club, but his best efforts were four years of successful football. Also, he was a pole vaulter for the Track team in his Senior year. FLOCCHINI, ARMANDO J. The unassuming Senior Class President made a name for himself in his two years as Varsity tackle after a season of BO's play Also an outstanding Track man and 8lock Clubber, he was one of the leading char- acters in Yellow Jack. FLYNN, LEONARD R. Len was well known for his packed car going to the games and his many different activities. Among these was the IRC. the Red and Blue, the Play Ticket Committee, and the 30's basketball team He also set a fast pace in the 440 for the track team. FOLEY, THOMAS E. Tom studied earnestly and well deserved his Classical Diploma. He will probably enter USF. FRANXMAN, THOMAS W. A rather quick speaker. Tom won the Frosh Elocution Contest besides life member- ship m the CSF He was well known for his Ignatian writings, his debating, and four years as a Sane server. FREY, KENNETH P. The captain of the thirties swimming team as a Junior, Ken also played JV and Varsity football. Two years of each sport won him his swimming and football blocks. FRINGS, JOHN F. A four year Sanctuary Society member and three years in the IRC, a track enthusiast m his Soph and Junior years, Frank plans to attend USF. FULMORE, ROBERT A. As Senior editor of the monthly IGNA- TIAN and. editor-in-chief of the final edi- tion, Bob had his hands quite full. In ad- dition to this he spent two years with the IRC, was a member of the Senate, and the Ticket Committee, and was house manager of the play in his Senior year. GAGAN, BRIAN E. After four years of diligent study, Brian gamed a Classical Diploma His past activi- ties include a season of Frosh baseball and some Sane Serving GARDINER, RICHARD T. Affable Dick made many friends as a House debater, Frosh baseball star, and 10's and BO's basketball hotshot. This future Santa Clara engineer was honored as com- mander-in-chief of his 10's team. GATTO, DONALD N. Don was a serious and well-liked athlete during his eight semesters at SI. Besides four years of football, some lower class base- ball and track, Don led school spirit as an IRC man and yell-leader. GEE, ANDREW W. A fast little man with a tennis racket, Don won a place on the tennis team during his Senior year. GEMIGNANI, MARCELLO T. With his flashy accordion, Marcello won fourth place in the Heights Show as a Junior, and could always be called on for a morale boost at the student rallies. His activities also included a year of JV end. GOFAS, CONSTANTINE This active fellow participated in many different activities but will be best remem- bered for his part in the school plays. He managed three different sports among these, basketball for two years. He was a member of the IRC and Rifle Team. GORDON, CHARLES J. Though he plays a fancy trumpet at all parades and rallies, Charley was really a rugged, hard-working athlete. He put the shot for the track teams and played end or tackle in all four years. GRANUCCI, ROBERT R. Bob enrolled in the USF Law School after an active record at our alma mater. Besides his experience as a writer, debater, CSF'cr, Bob starred in the Talent Show, won an ROTC medal and later became a Senior Lieu- tenant. GRAY, WILLIAM J. For three of his years at SI, Bill awoke at dawn to come across town to serve at the Church. Besides the Sane work. Bill played JV tackle—and hopes to travel down to Santa Clara. J GRIDE, EDWARD V. Once an IRC worker, Ed was an Inside SI writer in that famous publication's first year. He plans to drive his car one block further to the Hilltop campus. GRIMES. LESLIE E. Besides his first-string varsity baseball career, Lcs played a dead-eye forward in Kczar. This sharpshooter, often called Red because of the bright hair, won blocks in both sports. GRONDONA, JAMES L. Jim played some Ramblers baseball, but his specialty was snaggmg the pigskin. In his three seasons, he was usually seen play- ing a rugged speedy game at the ervd posi- tion. GUERRERO, PHILIP J. In his last year, Phil was elected captain of the varsity swimmers. Always a varsity point winner in backstroke and diving, Phil has also a record of two years of lightweight football. HAGAN, BENJAMIN J. Though Ben was a Glee Clubber and Sane man, his favorite activity was football. Ben was well-known for his pass-catching seasons on the JV and Varsity teams. HAMILL, JAMES P. Jim tooted his clarinet in the Orchestra and Band and won a place in the Talent Show. His experiences extended to debating, Ignatian writing, playing tennis, and win- ning a life membership m the CSF. HASKINS, HERBERT C. In the three years of JV and Varsity play. Herb led the team's tactics from his quarter- back position. When the speedy Block Club- ber was on, the Wildcats were a sure thing. He was an expert pole-vaultor as a Senior. HAWKINS, PETER A. Quiet Pete caught the bus from Marin County every day, but the commuting was rough on his activities around the school. However, he got in some 10's basketball and three years of swimming. HAYES, LEO Blond, curly Leo was one of the Sane's most faithful servers in all his eight semes- ters The four years of Sane work and one of lightweight basketball should give him a good start at USF. HEALY, EUGENE C. A quiet, serious fellow. Gene was a two- year Greek expert and another USF hopeful. With his naturally good sense of humor, he talks about his career as a lawyer. HEINZ, LEONARD J. Len served in the Sane as a Senior but was better known as a baseball player. He made the Ramblers as a Freshman and later his career included two years of flashy Var- sity play at second base position. HELMER, WILLIAM B. From the halfback spot. Bill often streaked all the way in his four seasons on the JV and Varsity teams. The friendly personality of this popular star won him the IRC vice- presidency. HENRY, MERLIN L. A three-year lightweight swimmer and Frosh baseball star, likeable Bud specialized in the IRC work during most of his eight semesters. He looks forward to four years of Business at USF. HERUP, WILLIAM C. Bill was pretty good at the ancient lan- guages of old Italy and Athens. He earned his Classical Diploma. HILL, HOWARD L. Renowned as a mighty muscle man, though not of too tall stature, Howie was a sprinter on the track team, and intends to make a career of law after studies at USF. HORNUNG, RICHARD K. Four years of serious study plus some Shakespearian experience plus lower class baseball and football give Dick a big start to a great career at the Hilltop school. HOULDIN, RUSSELL Russell joined the golf team, came in with a prize in the Hearst History Contest, and won a place on the rifle team. A transfer from Brooklyn Tech, he plans to continue in electrical engineering. HYLAND, JOSEPH L. Curly Joe sparkled on the board in his three seasons of 20's and BO's basketball, a standout player in spite of his minute height Among other things, his activities included a season of Frosh football JACOBS, GARDNER S. Jake managed about everything, eg., ad drive, school play production, and Red Blue circulation. He also managed to get two ROTC medals, and three prize-winning years on the Rifle and Track teams. KALBERG, JOHN R. Eight semesters of a classical education should carry John to great heights at USF. John's activities included Frosh track and 30's football. KARLO, LEO L. A Frosh Sodalist and baseball player, Leo played two bruising years of lightweight football and later picked up some extra basic training in the Senior Officers' Club. KEEFE, ROBERT L. An active Senior Sodalist and Ignatian writer, 8ob lent his happy personality to the Congress and CSF. He also was an expert Greek decoder. KELLY, MILTON Milt entered the Greek class of 4A as a Senior and succeeded in translating even the most difficult of the passages He receives the honorary Classical Diploma. KELLY, VINCENT J. Another transferee like Milton (no rela- tioni, Vin studied hard and picked up the brotherly school spirit in his six semesters which included a swimming season. £3 i-aSr .2 PERA, RICHARD I. As a member of two lightweight football squads, Dick won many friends. Also a thir- ties baseball regular, this sturdy fellow plans to continue on to Santa Clara. PETRAY, JAMES A. This blond, tall fellow was a familiar fig- ure at the school. There was no doubt in Kentucky windage for Jim in his three years of dead-eye shooting. PETRIN, JOHN F. Man-mountain John stopped everything that came his way. He opened holes or closed them up as needed in his Varsity and JV seasons in the line. PHIPPS, RICHARD L. Dick always wanted to be a yell leader. While not practicing this he served two years, played lightweight basketball, wrote for the Ignatian and studied to enter USF. PORTELLO, JOHN R. Jack was a natural hustler, ball-player, and whistler. Four years of both the Sane and the Sodality, his two years of baseball, plus his talent show awards have won him much fame. POWERS, JAMES During his senior year, Jim was busy find- ing his way around the building since his transfer from St. Vincent's School for Boys at San Rafael. PUCCINELLI, HENRY H. In his four seasons Hank was a great player on the tennis courts. Next to three years as player-manager, his block and his membership in the Sodality and CSF were most important to him. QUINN, JAMES T. This fellow, with his Irish red hair, took the part of O'Hara in the school play. Defi- nitely the friendly sort, Jim gave his time also to 30-s football and baseball, Varsity basketball, and to being sports editor of the Ignatian. Here a member also of the Sane, he plans to go to USF. RAAB, KENNETH E. Another tennis star, Ken was always fast on his feet. Elected captain of the team, he received a block and a CSF life membership. As a Senior he worked for the Ignatian and Sodality. RASKOB, JOHN J. Highly trained in all forms of soldiering at the San Rafael Military Academy, John joined the ranks of the class as a Junior to complete his classical education and swam breast stroke. REILLY, WILLIAM H. Soft-spoken Bill has been well known for his quiet personality and basketball success. A Greek and CSF scholar, he played 10's, 20's and 30's. REYNOLDS, GEORGE H. George stayed in the uniform for Senior ROTC to lighten the load of strategy at USF. He also worked on school spirit in the famous IRC. He donated the services of his dog for the school play. I p Bl Bl O'ERIEN, GEORGE F. George brought the St. Emydius contingent to school every morning in his Olds. A quite likeable fellow, George will decide on USE or Santa Clara for his future studies. 0‘8RIEN, R08ERT J. This tall fellow served in the Sane for four years. Bob's many activities included Stu- dent Council secretary. Congress leaJcr, CSF- er and two years of Varsity basketball, one of 30's football. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM C. Gentle-voiced Bill worked steadily in his four years and earned for himself the Classi- cal Diploma. He has enrolled in more diffi- cult studies at the Don campus O'CONNELL, PAUL T. A Sane server and track man, Paul won many friends with a good personality. His future plans include the field of art and he will do his preparatory studies at USE. O'CONNOR, PHILIP J. Phil took the part of a Scotch doctor in the play as a Senior. A Frosh Sodalist and lightweight baseball player, Phil's big event was two years of football. OLMO, WILLIAM J. Here's a fellow with a sly sense of humor Bill's stocky figure fitted his jovial person- ality as he brought a smile to all who heard his remarks. OLSON, OLIVER J. St Mary's is the future stopping ol.-ce in OHic's life This fellow has studied and worked hard his four years of the classics. O'NEILL, HUGH J. Hugh spent his eight semesters in serious study. However, he hopes that his two years in Journalism will help in his future at USF OWEN, RAYMOND J. As a Freshman Ray won a Thirties block in the city swimming meet. 8csidcs this un- usual feat he competed for two more years on the Var«ity and will go on to greater studies at USF. PALMORE, ROY L. One of the more husky Seniors, Roy gradu ated from St Boniface before coming to SI. In his four years of study he was known for his quiet serious manner. PARKER, WILBUR B. Wilbur came to SI with grammar tchool education received at St 8ngid's, and now after four years of classical education and IRC work he receives Si's Classical Diploma PASQUALE, ALDO C. Al's long black wavy hair streaked across the diamond in his Sophomore year as he got in a scaron's experience in his favorite sport, baseball. MOORE, THEODORE E. Ted's persuasive speaking talent won him fame as a Soph orator, two years as a Shake- spearean contestant and debater, reaching the pinnacle of prowess in the Gold Medal Debate. A top-notch writer, he led the Ignatian Quarterly and wrote for Comment His zealous work was recognized with a scat in the Student Council, a CSF life member- ship, a second in the f art n Latin Contest and a first in the Hearsf History Contest. MORGAN, NORMAN O. Dabbling in variant fields. Norm was a staunch Varsity merman, Block Clubber, So- dalist. Debater, CSF member, etc. He entered the Fourth Estate first on the Red and Blue, then on the Ignatian, winding up hi$ activi- ties by taking over the difficult editing of Senior Biographies. MORONEY, WILLIAM J. Bill's Greek studies entitled him to the Honorary Classical Diploma and his future lies in overcoming the rough Engineering Course at Santa Clara. MULLEN, WILLIAM F. Bill, one of the St. Monica's, Richmond, populace, has been drawn by the shuffling throng to the greater USF campus. MURPHY, JAY P. Not a few extracurricular activities profited from the presence of capable Jay. Photog- rapher for the Red and Blue and the Igna- tian, he also gave large amounts of time to the Ad Drive Committee, the tennis teams, the ROTC I Major Murphy ! and the rifle team. NARDI, LOUIS R. Lou pitched his way to fame in four years on the Varsity mound. His spirit led the IRC as its president and kept things hum- ming in the Block Club and the Student Council. McNAMARA, NORSERT J. Another USF hoocful. he was a hard-work- ing Sodalist in three of his years. Norb's activities m the athletic field include two years of JV football and one year of 30's baseball. NEUMAYR, THOMAS G. Tom won great praise for his faultless de- fensive play on the Kezar Pavilion floor Be- sides his three years of 30's and Varsity play, Tom was a two-year jumper for the Varsity track teams. NORCIA, CHARLES Charlie is looking ahead to great things: he wants to be a scientist after graduation from the Science Department of USF. His past activities include Soph Oratorical, Red and Blue, and 30's tackle. NUNZIATI, EUGENE L. As a Soph, Gene was elected leader of th- Junior Sodality In this group he was a con- sistent worker in all of his four years. A CSF-er, Gene joined the IRC during his sec- ond year. NUTI, ALBERT F. An earnest student in all of his four years, Al won a CSF life membership In his first two years some of his efforts were turned towards the Sodality. O'BOYLE, CORNELIUS F. Throughout his four years at SI, Ned has had not a small part in the Sanctuary So ciety's work He was a faithful prop to the Society every week in his eight semester-. MAYTA, ANTHONY M. As a Frovh Tony's experience on the 20's football team prepared him for bigger things to come. So as a Senior he looked quite flashy in the new Varsity suits and played a better than average game in the line. McCarthy, james m. Jim served two years on the Junior So- dality. His next studies will be in the course of Business Administration. McCarthy, john m. John played a lot of first string tackle for the JV's and Varsity. Besides his two years of Football, he led the spirit of SI through the IRC for two years. McCarthy, Lawrence h. Lawry's main activity was football and he won two blocks for his seasons of both JV and Varsity play. McCORMACK, WILLIAM A. Rcd-hcadcd Bill studied hard and went to many meetings as he prepared for his pre- Dcntal studies at USF. The meetings in- cluded, among others, the Junior Sodality, IRC and Senate. McENTEE, EDWARD J. A short, stocky fellow, Ed enrolled in USF along with a good part of the Class of '50. His activities included a year of JV football. MEEHAN, JOHN J. A natural performer and Ignatian Heights Junior, Jack, the raffle leader of 4-A, played lightweight baseball, and used his happy character to the best interests of the IRC, Ignatian, and Glee Club. MERKELBACH, WILLIAM E. It has been decided that the man with the biggest smile at SI definitely was tall Bill. In his early years Bill played a season of 30's baseball. MICHALSKE, ROBERT S. During his Frosh year Bob was an active Sodalist. He plans to go the long route for his teaching degree. MILLARD, FRED L. An IRC man of old, Fred took on the complicated but little known job of position caller in the school play. Thanks to him, every actor was in the right place at the right time. MILLER, GILES E. A smooth statesman with a good word for everyone, Giles was elected for two terms on the Student Council, one as Sodality Proxy. A regular in the talent shows, he used his natural knack for acting in his exceptional three years of play experience. MOORE, ROBERT E. Thick, husky Bob was a natural lineman. His four seasons should give him a good start when he arrives at the St. Mary's cam- pus m his well-known Cad.' I LOMBARDI, ROBERT E. Quite a flashy student with his white- blonde hair. Bob was very well-liked by all who knew him for his quiet, friendly manner, LORDAN, JOSEPH T. Joe Lordan was the good-natured type who kept things happy in class by his cheer- ful personality As a Sophomore he played a rugged game of JV football. LUCHESSA, CHARLES E. Talkative Charley was known and liked by all. Once a Junior Class President, he won great respect throughout the league as a mighty, rugged guard. Besides his years of football, he earned a Block Club member- ship by swimming on the 30's relay team. MAPA, FELIX C, As a lowcrclassman Felix was a fast 30's track star He later switched to the job of assistant manager and was well liked by the various football and baseball teams. MARTIN, TEVIS P. Unassuming Tex was the athlete of the school, starring in both football and track. Second string all-city as a Junior, Tev's in- juries cut short his Senior play but in no way hampered his many triumphs in the shot put. His popularity rated him the positions of Block Club chairman and Inside Si's ■'Wheel of the Week. MATSUZAKI, MAMORU This jolly fellow with his bright beret had quite a bit of prominence at SI. His future will consist in Pre-Dental studies. LA SHELLS, KIRKE A great swimmer until he developed ear trouble, Kirkc switched to football and, as a Soph and Junior, was a well-known lineman, smashing lesser beings with his mighty frame. LA VAGUE, GEORGE B. George, well known as a speed-burner on the track, has a record of one year on the thirties and two years of Varsity track teams, plus two years as a Greek scholar. « LINHARES, THOMAS Another fellow from St. Vincent’s at San Rafael, Tom arrived here as a Junior and, after some hard study and lots of Latin, en- rolled m USF. LUDWIGSEN, LAWRENCE R. Lud spent all of his free time tickling the ivories, hoping one day to be a great pianist. Yet he snuck away from the keys long enough to study Latin. MADIGAN, EDWARD E. A Bellarmme transferee. Ed hopped onto one of the many trams that make the daily trip across the 8ay Bridge. Despite commut- ing he played JV football as a Junior. MAIOCCO, FRANCIS J. From the beautiful Marina Frank made his way into the fog around SI every morning. But the climatic conditions did not stop Frank from successfully weathering three years of Greek. KENNEDY, WILLIAM J. Bill was forever hustling to meetings of the House, Senate, IRC, Cat's Chorus, Rifle Team, and Senior Officers Club. Always a natural speaker Bill was a great success in the school play. KENNY, BERTRAM One of the many daily travelers from the East Bay metropolis, Bert plugged away at one of the ancient typewriters in the Igna- tian office in his Senior year. KILLEEN, PAUL E. For three years Paul churned the tanks in the hundred and two-twenty races. Besides his swimming Paul also extends his activities to Sane work. KILLEEN, THEODORE T. Deep-voiced Ted has been a minstrel singer, Iqnatian writer. Glee Clubber, IRC worker. CSF'cr, not to mention vice-proxy and glad hand man of the Greek class. KIRBY, ARTHUR F. Arthur, better known as Rip, Kirby, placed in the Hearst History Contest and was a one-year rifleman. He also excelled in the dangerous sport of mountain climb- ing in the Sierras. KLINGMAN, RICHARD Dick was a smooth third baseman, three consecutive years experience on varsity baseball teams. He will pack pencils and bats off to the St Mary's campus. KRISTOVICH, MARK P. After some varsity basketball experience, lots of good times, and much Latin and math, Mark hopes to continue his Jesuit education at the Hilltop. KUMWA, PAUL A. His friendly but unusual character and his many activities make him famous on our little campus. A one-time IRC and Sane member, his seasons were mostly on Varsity teams, winning football and track letters by- four great years in both sports. KULEMIN, VICTOR 8. Vic, well known as a speed burner on the track, has a record of four varsity years in this, his favorite sport He was also awarded a Block Club membership. LAMPIETTI, FRANCIS J. The rugged Frenchman was a fast mm with a tennis racket, but this was hardly his only activity Besides IRC. he took one of the leads of the school play in the part of a great French scientist. LANE, GERALD F. Tall, lean Gerry played a fast center in his two years of Varsity A Frosh Sane member. Lane also to make the Varsity baseball team last year. LARY, WALTER V alt was the har ■'-working man behind the teams as a Junior and Senior. 8ecause of this experience with the football, basket- ball and track teams, he became one of the Wheels of the school S $ X X I REYNOLDS, WILLIAM J. With many complicated math, Latin and English courses behind him, this St. Emydius grad will receive a Classical Diploma. RILEY. KENNETH F. Ken was another transferee, entering our crowded curriculum later than most others. He got in some swimming as a Junior. ROCHE, ROBERT B. In the City Meet as a Junior Bob flashed ahead to win the 30's hundred. Though an IRC man and JV footballer his consistent pace in three years of swimming teams won him the most fame. ROHLFES, GERALD B. Gerry, a blond, muscular fellow, found his two years of Greek rather uninteresting. Though he did well in the course, he isn't expecting to take Greek at St. Mary's. ROSSI, RICHARD G. USF hopeful. Rich was an all-around plan- ner and worker, always hustling white shirts signs or rushing on the official busi- ness of school spirit in two years of the IRC. ROSSONI, ANGELO S. Tall, dark, and quiet could be used to de- scribe Angelo. His athletic career featured two seasons of sharp-shooting ball for the thirties and Varsity basketball teams. RUANE, JAMES J. Jim's exceptional height gave him a defi- nite advantage as he dragged down passes in four years at end. His other activities in- cluded the Sane and the Frosh and Soph speaking contests. SALEGUI, JOHN F. Rugged John won a starting berth on a very experienced Varsity baseball team dur- ing his last season. From behind the plate, Jonn signaled the pitches both his Junior and Senior years. SANDBACH, WILLIAM 8ill went to Loyola High School for his Junior year but spent the rest of his high- school time at SI. An old IRC worker he was also a 30's football regular. SCARPINO, FRANCIS A. A future Santa Clara rooter when his ad- mission comes through handsome Frank has done well with the classical languages and 30's track. SCHILLING, GEORGE D. A mighty powerhouse with a good per- sonality, George was a smashing success in all four years of his football career. As a Senior he commanded the backstage work and led the huge banquet for those con- cerned with the play. SCHMIDT, ERNEST M. A fast little fellow with a big and friendly smile, Ernie was the spark of the Block Club. His speed showered him with praise as a four-year track man. SICOTTE, IRVINE P. A four-year Sane serving expert. Irv won two important medals as an ROTC leader and regiment commander His other various activities included two years at the business end of the play, and placed in the Frosh Elocution. SIMPSON, HAROLD T. A sturdy fellow with black curly hair, Harold promises to be a great success at Santa Clara. CHARLES M. Playing second base most of the time, Mike won much fame with his great all- around play in four years of both Thirties and Varsity ball. He will continue his stud- ies at USF. SCHOENSTEIN, HERBERT Herb was a school club leader as well as athletic leader. In his fourth year of Sane work its presidency and Student Council membership were his reward. The excellent use of his height won him much praise. Block Club admittance, a two-year position as Varsity center and two years of leading high jumping. SCHWARZMAN, ANDREW A. Drew, a St. Dominic's graduate, plans on an Engineering course in college. For this he plans to go south to Loyola SHEEHAN, WILLIAM T. One of the more prominent individuals of the Senior class. Bill rated to serve on the Junior Prom Dance Committee. SMITH, ANTHONY B. During his Junior year, Anthony spent some time working for the Art Committee. Following his vocation, he applied for en- trance in a pre-dental school. SMITH, ROBERT W. Not only was Bob known for his jollv atti- tude and hard-working hustle but also for his speed in Math subjects. The assistant Manager of many football and track teams looks forward to USF. SOBERANIS, MARIO X. Mano was a friend of all because of his likeable personality and souped-up car Two- year IRC-cr, he starred as a capable lineman in three seasons, in our solid forward wall as a Senior. STOLL, STEVEN A. A rather casual fellow. Steve won his blocks m four seasons of consistent swim- ming. A regular distance man, he was good in all strokes on the Thirties and Varsity mermen teams SULLIVAN, NOEL E. Noel became a confident speaker in his three years of debating. This Ignatian writer and ROTC Senior Commander looks forward to a great future at the Hilltop. SULZBERGER, FRANCIS J. Frank stayed on to receive his second lieu- tenant commission in his Senior ROTC so- journ. He plans to step into the business world immediately. ( SUZDALEFF, OLEG A Block Club-er, Ollio couldn't miss from the distant guard position as he earned All- City honors during his Senior year. The blond athlete's three years of basketball never hindered his three years on the Varsity dia- mond. TARANTINO, DOMINIC A. Dorn's quiet, friendly manner made him an excellent politician. Elected to the Student Body and Junior Class treasurer position his activities included two play parts, a year of JV's football, and Ignatian and Sane work TARANTINO, SALVATORE P. One season for JV's baseball and Senior year Varsity fullback work arc among tall, curly-haircd Sal's achievements, but he is most to be thanked for the IRC work en- couraging interest in the teams. THURLING, ALBERT C. Always ready with the right remark for the right occasion, Al's activities included lightweight basketball of two seasons and track; Sane and golf team also took up his time. THOMPSON, RICHARD W. In spite of his comparatively small size, Dick was a 'Big Gun on the floors. His four seasons of deadly shooting on every team outranked his Frosh and Junior baseball ex- periences. TOMPKINS, EDWIN L. Happy little Ed managed to find time for lightweight basketball during the early part of his stay at SI. 8ut as the years went on, business took precedence over pleasure and Ed gave his time to study. TROY, MARTIN P. Martin, a Saint Agnes alumnus, played some baseball and actively took part in Stu- Body activities. He is not sure yet of his college course. VAN DE POEL, JOHN F. John's friendly serious manner, weary buggy and casual knack for meeting people, made him one of the powers that be in the Class of '50 and Sergeant of Arms as a Senior. VANCE, RICHARD A. Dick was easily recognized because he is always smiling. His earnest, friendly manner won him many buddies, while his good swim- ming won him a block for his four paddling seasons. WALKER, JAMES B. A transferee to SI from another high school, Jim had no trouble adjusting himself to the heavy requirements of the classical education. WALL, ROBERT R. In all four years. Bob was ever-active, but his fame is most spread by his position as Varsity center. That was his favorite though he was a well-known Sodalist, Sane server, IRC member, debater, tennis player, and clarinet tooter in the ROTC Band. WALLSTEN, RICHARD E. As a lower classman, Dick played quite a lot for the fast 30's baseball club. Later, he switched and tried JV football but all the while he kept a good record in the Sane with four years of service. • WALSH, DOUGLASS A. Doug can also claim four years of faithful Sane service besides his list of various others which include the Ignatian, Congress and Sodality. Always a happy fellow with a con- tinuous smile, he rated as Secretary of the Sodality and Chairman of the Play program. WALSH, EDWARD E. Light-haired Ed went out for about every sport in his four years This athletic fellow was a Thirties and JV football expert, played Ramblers baseball, and also was a track team member. WARREN, JOHN M. Soft-spoken, John was always a hard-work- ing debater in the Congress, House and Senate. Also one of the temporary Comment staff, John will join the ranks of USF. WATERS, RICHARD X. One of the Marina crew, Richard stood out as high man in the powerful JV line of his Junior year. Whether it's to be USF or the Bronc campus for Rich and his well-known green coupe, isn't sure yet. WHICHER, THOMAS R. Tom made quite a show as a jolly character with ever a happy attitude. His JV exper- ience gave him an in to all the latest doings. WILCOX, RICHARD E. Ever last but never least, Dick helped produce the widely praised program. This was the latest of the many organizations such as the Ignatian. Sodality, Sane, and debate clubs which have held the curly- lockcd, future Hilltopper in tow VON TEUBER, EUGENE J. His three seasons of better-than-average play has won Gene quite a large following among the tennis enthusiasts. This future lawyer also used his fall frame to great ad- vantage in two years of pole vaulting. JUNIOR GEORGE M HAYES Junior Class President CLASS The long-awaited moment is here at last. The Class of '51 now begins the last lap of its four years trek to graduation. With three solid years of experience weighing on their shoulders, the 51ers step forward to take their places among Si's men of dis- tinction. They are more than ready to supply their quota of outstanding athletes and orators, to show their leadership in guiding and brightening school spirit—in a word, to become the top rung in the SI school ladder! PETER MICHELOZZI Vice-President WILLIAM TOGNOTTI Sergeant-at-Arms ANTHONY OAVI Secretary ARTHUR BRAY Treasurer 3A—1st Row: Fisher, Genolio, Stanley, Reyburn, Williams, Fr. Jacobs, S.J., McFarland, Keeley, Tsimis, Serres, Gross. 2nd Row: Rozzano, Sita, Sula, Teles, Balanesi, Bray, Costamagna, M. Sullivan, Dito, Spinelli. 3rd Row: Coll, Buchanan, Bush, Healy, McGuiness, La France, Kane, Siri, Wetteland, Lautze, Persson, Hansen. 9 3B -1st Row: Griffin, Fern, Lacabanne, Leahy, Spiliotis, Mr. Cennis, S.J., McBrady, Champagne, Volpatti, Olcomendy, Rodiack. 2nd Row: Leal, Jordan, Santos, Phillips, Risso, Brosemer, Tognotti, DeFount, Heeg, Olmo, Stuart. 3rd Row: G. Sullivan, G. Getty, Stribling, Coughlin, Haley, Russo, Garcia, J. Murphy, Kreer, Wallace. 3C 1st Row: Cappa, Ortiz, Devlin, Carty, Clancy, Mr. Brannon, S.J., Lynch, Mallen, Fabri, Lloreda, Newsom. 2nd Row: Bayless, Roy Anderson, Armanini, Bacigalupi, Pearce, Dachauer, Dobleman, Ralph Anderson, Fuselier, McCambridgc, Garrigues. 3rd Row: Arroya, Brindamour, Getty, Timbcrlake, Besozzi, Shea, Rapida, Whaley, Butler, Majoulet, Riley. O'Donnell. ■ 3D—1st Row: Reid, Molloy, Murphy, Smith, Halligan, Fr. McKee, S.J., Bosque, Plough, Tapia, Gehring, O'Connor. 2nd Row: Modeste, Raffanti, Mackin, Stonum, Schroeder, Shaughnessy, Haight, Barron, Doherty, Mullarky, Conroy. 3rd Row: Wiebusch, Collins, Reed, Lally, Lipsett, Domergue, Del Bucchia, Hernon, McGowan, Griffin, O'Connell. 3E—1st Row: Huff, Kirley, Zannini, Morales, Mr. Quinlivan, Alfaro, Blom, Collins, Hoedt, Mahoney. 2nd Row: Hayes, Davey, Piro, Radebold, Arnerich, Watters, Malone, Richmond, Quinn, Zabriskie, Ritchey, Hall. 3rd Row: Giuntini, Brown, Roth, MacDonald, Schaefer, Panelli, Vigo, Flynn, Ryan, Lofhar, Welsh, McCarthy, Reed. 3F—1st Row: Meek, Lee, Brass, Sweigert, Langbehn, Mr. White, Michelozzi, Whatley, Carroll, Puccini, Davi. 2nd Row: Moriarty, Burke, Houfdir., Hennessy, Seitz, Sweeney, Koulos, Ginella, Castagnetto, Lynch. 3rd Row: Burt, Regan, Hamilton, Vasconi, Raleigh, Gaffey, Morgan, Havcrty, Sullivan, Roddcn. 4th Row: Thomasser, Fialer, Becher, McKeever. 2 A—1st 2nd 3rd Row: Clark, Figone, Adami, Federico, King, Mr. McFadden, S.J., Lysaght, McGrath, Kennedy, Jones, Cannon. Row: Davcy, Shea, Budde, Linczer, Morrissey, Johnson, Henderson, Grady, Maloney, Kelly, Cassassa. Row: Twohey, Stroth, Tollini, Murphy, Bliss, Butler, White, Vollert, Latham, Mahoney, DeVincenzi, Klitgaard. 2B—1st Row: Lee, Moore, Busher, Abad, Francis, Mr. Lo Schiavo, S.J., Brown, Heinz, Campbell, Louie, Murray. 2nd Row: Giacomini, Sullivan, Maloney, Mertens, Leutza, Colla, La Shelle, Sheridan, Torrens, Wall, Levaggi. 3rd Row: P. King, Ropers, Thylstrup, Holsten, Carey, Wissell, Fitzpatrick, Gagnon, Chiappari, Gonzalves, Burns, Woods. 2C 1 st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Crillo, Dominici, Nelson, Kerns, Duke, Fr. Doherty, S.J., DeConti, Devine, Theis, Cid, Riordan. McEnteo, Tilden, Dowd, Rodriguez, Cadigan, Macs, Baumsteiger, Figour, Olmo. Jorge, Delmon, Arnautou, Recasens, Moore, Kelly, Canny, Collins. 2D 1st Row: Mitacek, Madisen, Quinn, Cota, Breslm, Mr. Henry, S.J., Donahue, Dangcil, Pasha, Barron, O'Reilly. 2nd Row: Mona, Passaglia, May, Patterson, Hayward, Kulemin, Rizzo, Carberry, Weed, Smith. 3rd Row: Codoni, Quinlan, Edwards, Bcering, Dossce, Ferrari, Pipp, Wirfel, Martin. 2E—1st 2nd 3rd Row: Cremonini, Lynn, Renstrom, Kenny, Tuohey, Mr. Malta, Giannini, Ragusa, Quast, Cid, Shaffer. Row: McCambridge, Norton, Fercnz, Glasson, Wurm, Meiswinkel, Devincenzi. Beadle, Raven. Row: Toso, Gau, Breen, Brunn, DeMarchi, Maltzen, Bevis, Bandettmi. 2F 1st Row: Ramirez, Figone, Goodfellow, Alfafara, Candau, Fr. O'Gara, S.J., Dohrmann, Buscalia, Buckman, Feehan, Shanabarger. 2nd Row: Hagan, Grisez, Riva, O'Brien, McDonald, Fernquist, Devereaux, Berriatua, Miller. 3rd Row: Montali, Wilson, Brahm, Gordon, Lyons, Rodriguez. Mahoney, Ross, Carroll, Mcllhenny. 26—1st Row: Flake, Schaeffer, Moran, Consulter, Maddox, Mr. Devlin, S.J., McVeigh, Casey, Burch, Adorador, Squcri. 2nd Row: Raskob, Cummings, Nicora, Short, Sheean, Sobcranis, McQuaid, Conklin, Olsen, Cooney. 3rd Row: Morf, Praetsel, Middleton, Morgan, Dunn, O'Callaghan, Hubenette. 2H—1st Row: Stakich, Howard, Clarke, Donnelly, Alvergue, Mr. Morgan, S.J., Sivertson, Cassidy, Barsocchini, Nuschy, Powers. 2nd Row: Brosio, R. Devine, Johnson, Klinck, Risso, Pelosi, Carillo, Oliva, Wm. Sullivan, M. Sullivan. 3rd Row: Day, Shreve, Mossi, G. McCarthy, Dawson, Courts, Modena, Murray. IA—1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Jones, Moriarty, Grady, Irias, Cid, Father Harrington, S.J., Lambers, Aschero, Matelli, Woods, Coakley. Camera, Sanders, Bills, Ames, MacIntyre, Rozzano, Sullivan, Curran, Stribling, White, Thompson. Cara, Braghetta, Ferrer, Kelly, DeBellis, Dore, Willey, Slane, Pisani, Fegan. IB—1st Row: Roensch, Hearney, Savio, Pipe, Stock, Mr. Murphy, Egner, Norton, Doherty, Leach, Fornasier. 2nd Row: Murray, Duffy, Jensen, Enright, Young, Moran, Brown, Minor, K. Kelly, J. Sullivan. 3rd Row: Hale, Raven, Gollop, Crowley, Stokes, Goliti, O'Hearn, Maloney, Romich, Schaeffer. 1C—1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: Barbaccia, Handley, Boyd, R. Sullivan, Collins, Orsolini, Goodwin, Schmidt, Traynor, Morelli, Trauba. Appell, Lippi, Dunn, Wise, Anderson, Stephens, Tarantino, Van der Zee, McGuiness, Pannos, McGuire. Kenny, Cree, Keith, Potter, Hayward, Lester, Sevilla, Casaudoumccq, Chase, Bacciocco, Moore, Koughen. ID—1st Row: Scott, Farren, Harrison, Castagr.etto, O'Meara, Fr. Gilligan, S.J., Alan, Kelleher, Watson, Scars, Solbakken. 2nd Row: Jacopetti, Scully, Fottrell, Avila, Ryan, Bassett, Pretti, Rickey, Boro, Molinari, Sullivan. 3rd Row: Hall, Saltenberger, Robin, Conger, Pasquinelli, McKay, Cooper, Rothchild, Kennedy, Keegan, Zabriskie. IE -1st Row: Vlahos, K. Sullivan, Nugent, Beebee, DeMartini, Fr. Pallas, S.J., Delgado, Pingatore, Mannini, Scampini, Bailey. 2nd Row: McGrorey, Morger, Walter, G. McGuire, Mooney, Henry, D. Murphy, Baker, Van Dyke, Maldonado, Swedlund, Vannucci. 3rd Row: Cadigan, Needles, Kenn;y, Schou, Borelli, Scott, Lynch, Reilly, Alexander, lindeckcr. Ravetti. 2nd Row: Colety, Orr, Murphy, Gallagher, Lynch, A. Sullivan, J. Stephens, Pearce, Cassidy, Higuera, Detsch, L. Collins. 3rd Row: Rob. Ciraulo, Krank, Scully, Bcddeson, Pinoni, La Rocca, Shcehy, Donathan, Ashman, Killian, King. To rivet to the minds of youth the truth that all hatreds, whether of class or race or creed or foreign nations, rot civilization, and that, irrespective of one's belief, the sole and ultimate so- lution of economic, political and social ills was epitomized by Him who said: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and thy whole soul and with thy whole mind—thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. This is the proud tradition, this is the aim and objective of the education imparted by the Jesuit Fathers and Lay Faculty at Saint Ignatius High School. 2 “1 HOLY YEAR 1950 RELIGION 1st Row: Br. Wallace, S.J., Olmo, Smith, VandePoel, Sheehan, Treacy, Fr. Cody, S.J., Smith, Cronan, Bonomi, Gee, Mr. Kelly, S.J. 2nd Row: Healy, Davitt, Murphy, Sicotte, Kulemin, Chew, Wilcox, Portello, Cavanagh, Herup, Barsanti, DeMartini, Luchessa, LaVaguc 3rd Row: Bernard, Reilly, Walsh, Enright, Nunziati, Nuti, Ferrero, Delucchi, Hamill, Sullivan, Pucinelli, Moroney, W. O'Brien, Hyland. 4th Row: Altamirano, Moore, Troy, R. O'Brien, Killeen, Hayes, Granucci, Phipps, Wall, Morgan, Rohlfes, Brady, Meehan. { SENIOR RETREAT Dear Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve Thee as Thou deserv- est, to give and not to count the cost, to labor and not to seek for rest; to toil and not to seek reward, save that of knowing that I do Thy will. Long will thoughtful Ignatians remem- ber this short but powerful prayer, the traditional keynote of the annual three- day Senior Retreat at El Retiro. They will remember, too, the new but uplifting experience that was theirs dur- ing those few days, when far away from the turmoil and nervousness of city life, they turned their minds and hearts to God. 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: 4th Row: 5th Row: Brady, Mr. Duggan, S.J., Fr. Monoghan, S.J.. Br Johnson, S.J., Schoonstein. O. Boyle, German, Rapusa, Linczcr, Alvcrgue, Devereaux, Breslin, Donnelly, Moran, Roddy, Williams. Mertens, O'Brien, P. Davey, Sheridan, D. Collins, R. King, P. King, J. Devine, D. Bosque. Colli, Franxman, L. Davey, W. Sullivan, Portcllo, Walsh, P. Collins, Rozzano, O'Conner, Clarke, Latham. D. Tarantino, J. Quinn, Tollini, Stroth, Wallace, Regan, T. McCambridge, T. Collins, R. Wall, P. Kane. SANCTUARY SOCIETY The oldest of Si's many organizations, the St. John Berchman's Society, better known as the Sane, has never ceased to be at the same time the most popular of the school's activities. Yet the Sane demands greater sacrifices from its members than any other body in the school. Sane mem- bers must accept any and all assignments, and be absolutely punctual in fulfilling them. They do not look forward to med- als, front page coverage in the daily news- papers, or spirited student discussion. The members thrive behind the scenes , content to be of faithful service, unknown to others. Some among them, such as Moore, Sheehan, Fazzio and Enright, will remem- ber special duties that helped keep the retreatants in that atmosphere so neces- sary for a good retreat. All will remember the strict silence, the soul-searching med- itations, and the impressive Stations of the Cross. They will remember especially the spirit of the retreat, which perhaps remained with them after their departure from El Retiro; how it rendered them quiet and thoughtful, anxious to put their retreat resolutions into faithful practice, hopeful some day to return to El Retiro for another spiritual checkup . 1st Row: Fr. Rice, S.J., Pera, Black, Frey, Arellano, Moore, Fr. Cody, S.J., Foley, Andrews, O'Connell, Mr. Kelly, S.J. 2nd Row: Bernicchi, Killeen, Guerrero, Vance, Simpson, O'Neill, McCormack, Flynn, Smith, Stoll, Clancy, Br. Wallace, S.J. 3rd Row: Fazzio, Owen, Lordan, Collins, Celli, Walsh, Hornung, Breen, Kirby, Wallsten, Gardiner, Donohue. 4th Row: Kenny, Fulmore, Lombardi, Archer, Cunningham, Clancy, McCarthy, Kristovich, Ruane, Dunphy, Gray, Hagan. HOUSE: 1st Row: Blom, Coll, Bray, Gcnolio, Plough, Coughlan, Reyburn, Timbcrlake. 2nd Row: Serres, Haley, Wallace, Sita, Gross, Me Brady, Stanley. 3rd Row: Russo, Modeste, Lynch, Dangcil, Lothar, Mullarky, Spinelli, Phillips. Last—in age—but strong in spirit, sophomore Congress offers SI future heroes for the House and Senate, congressmen Holsten, Olmo, Johnson, Clark and Klitgaard. The academic tourneys of the debaters did not draw the mass attendance Ignatians see at football and basketbal stadiums. But the loyalty, enthusiasm and effort of the hardworking SI debating teams deserve as much the applause and support of the Student Body. Double-Six for the Debaters! CONGRESS: 1st Row: Raven, Devine, Adami, White, Clark, Klitgaard, Donnelly. 2nd Row: Wall, Olmo, Bcvis, Chiappari, Johnson, P. King, R. Figonc. 3rd Row: Sullivan, Tollini, Holsten, Ferenz, Latham, Torrens. Thomas Bertken Arthur Bray Thomas Fennone William O'Brien Runner-up Runner-up First Prize First Prize Shakespearean Contest Shakespearean Contest Shakespearean Contest Sophomore Oratorical Cnotest CONTESTS As per usual, the literary and elocutions contests at Saint Ignatius were attended by vast throngs of ambitious aspirants. The Frosh and Sophomore Elocution Contests were the scenes of record breaking turnouts. The Shake- spearean Contest and the Gold Medal Debate received tremendous interest and provided close hard fought encounters. Seeking to retain the fine reputation that she has made in the past, SI put forth her best efforts in the various literary contests. Two Ignatians placed first and second in the city-wide Hearst History Contest, and another, a Junior, placed third in the Hearst Oratory Contest. In strictly SI endeavors, the competition was keen. The Fox Religion, Martin Latin, and Washington Essay Contests all provided cause for much preparation and effort. To be sure, Ignatians feel that contests are an integral part of high school life. ) Shakespearean Contest: Bertken, Moore, Fennone, Granucci, Enright, Roddcn, Bray, Murphy 1st RowiGenoiio, Mallen, Hamilton, Mr. White, Mr. Dennis, S.J., Mullarky, Newsom, Torrens. 2nd Row: Wall, Tollini, Serres, Codoni, McGuiness, Fazzio, O'Donnell, Moriarty, Vannucci. 3rd Row: Stroth, White, Johnson, Jones, Dangcil, Nugent, Enright, Lynch. 4th Row: Griffin, Rozzano, Coll, Sides. INSIDE S. I March of this year found puzzled Ignatians eagerly scanning a new type of newspaper. It was unlike any they had ever seen at SI, but they accepted it with great acclaim. Printed on smooth, glossy paper, this streamlined version of the old Red and Blue, was crammed from cover to cover with the daily doings of the students. Published weekly and free of charge, it oecame an immediate success with the entire student-body. The Inside Si's mastermind was Don Rozzano, a quiet, capable Junior, who has been with the paper since its birth in '48. His chief assistants were Ray Genolio, technical wizard who handled the arrangement of the paper, and ultra proficient writers Paul Torrens and Cathal Griffin. Other important contributions to the success of Inside Si's first complete year were made by Jack Coll and Bob La- France who handled the features; on-the-spot re- porters Rudy Dangcil and Bob Johnson; and sport scribes Bill Hamilton and Bill Newsom. In the gen- eral opinion of the student subscribers, the Inside SI, fancy headings and all, was here to stay. 1 • o Theodore Moore Editor, Ignatian Quarterly Robert Fulmore Editor, Ignatian Annual James Quinn Sports Editor, Quarterly and Annual IGNATIAN STAFF The prospects looked anything but reassuring for 1950. The graduating class had left a meager few to begin the Ignatian year, and this meant hard work for all involved. Things brightened somewhat as the Ignatian transferred to a more spacious office and the literary machinery of the quarterly bega a to roll. At first call for would-be writers, a horde of aspiring journalists descended on the happily surprised editors. The staff swelled to huge proportions, as if by magic. But, as actual work began, on the first edition, the inexperience of the whole saff became apparent. Plagued with technical and unmeetable deadline difficulties, the first attempt didn't arrive until November. In spite of the de- lay, the student body received the magazin 2 with wonderful enthusiasm, as 85( c of them brought forth their fifteen cents and became possessors of the first edition. The traditional Christmas issue caused a weekend headache, forever etched in the staff's memory. Although hastily put together, it did come out before the Christmas holidays. The Spring issue aimed at giving its readers what it thought they wanted; more George Stanley Edward Serres John Coll SENATE: 1st Row: Moore, McCormack, Granucci, Mr. Kelly, S.J., Keefe, Hamill, Warren. 2nd Row: Kennedy, Fennone, Daskarolis, Fulmore, De Nevers, Davitf, Enright. DEBATING SOCIETIES Ignatian debaters, the athletes of the podium, argued, pleaded, distin- guished, exhorted: in a word, fought gallantly through the 1950 school year with characteristic and congratulatabie Ignatian gusto. Up on top the Senate Si's senior debating group, produced its best point champions in the persons of D vitt, Enright and Theodore Moore. Second in line, the junior House sparkled with rhetoricians such as Phillips, Stanley, Murphy and Reyburn. Robert Granucci Raymond Genolio Richard White President, Senate President, House President, Congress Leading roles produced several standouts, notably: Phil O'Conner in his realistic por- trayal of a Scottish doctor, Richard Waters as the dumbest soldier in the U S. Army, and Ralph Anderson as the worldly, glory- seeking doctor. But It was not the play alone, nor the cast, nor the direction that sent the play- climbing in the estimates of the critics; it was the unity and coherence of all who had jobs to do. George Schilling's stage crew were faultless in their care of the props; the Band and the Glee Club brought forth some of the most haunting music that has ever graced the Marine Memorial Stage. Be- sides these there were the ushers, play com- mittee men, ad men, and many others who helped the general public realize what a sparkling performance they could look for- ward to at Yellow Jack. Thomas Fennone Armando Flocchini Giles Miller James Quinn YELLOW JACK Behind stage one day, Mr. White an- nounced to hi$ cast, I think I've got it. These words, the keynote of the successf -1 three night run of the annual school play, proved to be an understatement. Yellow Jack turned out to be one of the most in- teresting and well-performed plays that SI audiences have seen. The story was chosen at the beginning of the year. Later, while searching for produc- tion ideas, Mr. White developed one that may have helped change the play from an average showing to the emphatic success that it was. He decided to hurry up scene changes, and limit use of stage scenery, thereby better holding audience interest and insuring fast-moving action. HOLY YEAR 1950 Self sacrifice and energetic work were again the objectives of the St. Ignatius Junior sodalists during 1949-50. The small but select group achieved these objectives by visiting the sick, sponsoring entertainments in hospitals, and particularly by carrying out the Sodality's age-old program of spirituality. The Freshmen prep Sodality also participated in the year's activities and will ably carry on the old traditions in the year to come. 1st Row: Klitgaard, Henderson, Johnson, White Davey, Latham, Francis, Figone. 2nd Row: McGrath, R. King, Tollini, May, P. King. JUNIOR SODALITY Junior Sodalist Paul Davey Junior Sodalist Peter Campbell 1st Row: Norton, Scampini, Handley, Irias, Detsch, Goodwin, Morelli, Doherty. 2nd Row: Egncr, Celillo, Reilly, Sullivan, Poeschl Bills, Wise. To mould manhood, to develop the entire man, mind and heart, body and soul; to form as well as to inform. To instill culture; to stimulate am- bition; to disdain mediocrity and de- velop leadership; to train citizens for time and eternity. This is the proud tradition, this is the aim and objective of the education imparted by the Jesuit Fathers and Lay Faculty at Saint Ignatius High School. 1 SENIOR SODALITY Senior Sodalist Joseph Brady Senior Sodalist Eugene Nunziati Lacking in numbers but not in spirit, the Senior Sodality, under the able direction of Mr. Kelly, worked as a unit throughout the year. Whether it was waiting on tables for the Father's Club, washing dishes at the Old Folks Home, or enjoying the conven- tion dances of the Bay Area Catholic High Schools, the Sodality worked together. Always striving for the goal of personal sanc- tification and sanctification of one's neighbor , the Sodality conducted daily noon Rosary during the months of October and May, and had days of recollection during the year. 1 0 1st Row: Gross, Coll, Walsh, Mr. Kelly, S.J., Wilcox, Keefe, Raab. 2nd Row: Pito, Nunziati, Portcllo, Davitt, Enright, Hamill. 3rd Row: Wall, Brady, Morgan, Miller, Meehan. Once a student has been received into the Sane Society, he knows that he has made a wise choice. There is a feeling of peace in being so near to the altar of God and of helping his representative, the priest. All in all, Sane members can be well content with their sublime duties. The assistance given the Jesuit fathers is in- valuable, the personal benefits are infin- ite, and the temporal rewards are substan- tial (periodic picnics, movies, shindigs). Certainly there is no more splendid extracurricular achievement at SI than that of having served in the St. John Berchman's Sanctuary Society. Herbert Schocnstein Prefect, Sanctuary Society S -- l$t Row: Dohrmann, Wall, Genolio, Reyburn, Riley, Raven. 2nd Row: Tollini, Modeste, Stanley, Helmer, Nardi, Mr. Prussing, S.J., Rossi, D. Tarantino, Lucchessa, Zannini, Torrens. 3rd Row: Ocl Bucchia, Sita, Serres, Collins, Lampietti, Killeen, Millard, De Vincenzi, S. Tarantino, Phipps, Fazzio, Shea, Newsom, McCambridgo. 4th Row: Hawkins, Flynn, Ferrero, Klitgaard, Costamagna, McCormack, Heeg, Kane, Bastiani, Mullarky, Gofas. 5th Row: O'Brien, Benedetti, Cunningham, Meehan, Miller, Hayes, McGuiness, Rapida, Brady. I Always the backbone of Si's ex- tracuricular activities, the IRC en- joyed a particularly spectacular year. With several successful dances, ral- lies, and other activities to their credit, they could truly point to '50 as a year to remember. Led by energetic Lou Nardi and ebulient Dick Rossi, the IRC could claim a share of the glory in almost everything that happened at SI. A mixture of efficient artists, organiz- ing genii, and just plain hard work- ers, the organization that has more members than any other, really went to work and got things done. m and better pictures, and an enlarged Sport section. Headed by Editor Ted Moore, with Jim Quinn handling the Sports, and Ed Serres, Jack Coll, George Stanley, and Paul Torrens as assistants, the Ignatian weathered the usual storms and criti- cisms. ; Inexperience took its toll again as i the work of the Final Edition began. Led by Bob Fulmore, a sales campaign brought in the necessary number of $2 deposits for the start of work. It prom- ised to be one of the finest ever put forth. Norm Morgan handled the dif- ficult Senior biographies, while Paul Torrens hustled around, gathering the literary material. Paul Torrens, Thomas Klitgaard 1st Row: Coll, Jones, Lynch, Keclcy. 2nd Row: Keith, Fulmore, Genolio, Keefe, Moore, Fr. Gilligan, S.J., Mr. McFadden, S.J., Raab, Tclles, Phillips, Leal. 3rd Row: Hayes, Klitgaard, Millard, Heeg, Ferrero, McFarland, Stanley, Serres, Torrens, Granucci, Butler, Shea, Newsom, Van der Zee. 4th Row: Killeen, Walsh. Quinn, Phipps, D. Tarantino, Dc Ncvers, Daskarolis, Davitt, N. Sullivan, Jacopetti. 5th Row: Latham, White, Kenny, Hamill, Meehan, Wilcox, Lampietti, Enright, McGuiness. [ 1st Row: Stanley, Genolio, Sula, Helmer, Killeen, Mullarky, Shea, Newson. 2nd Row: Sita, Serres, Wetleland, Nunziati, Haley, Kennedy, Riley. 3rd Row: Wall, Quinlan, Hayes, McGuiness, Erlach, May, Miller, Barsanti, Meehan, Coll. MUSIC Many long hours of practice and drill made Si's band a welcome accessory at the big school events during 1949-1950. Snappy drill tactics and new uniforms added to the punch and color of Mr. Schuster's capable group. The Glee Club, a new venture at SI, also made itself a familiar sight at various school functions. Particularly memorable was its off-stage assistance in Yellow Jack. It is an efficient group, and has given SI something different in the way of music. I - I i St. Ignatius High School Band under the direction of Mr. Schuster R □. T. Q I 1950 has been a big year in the annals of Si's junior army . Outstanding among its many events was the SI unit's victory in the 91st Infantry Division Parade with its consequent award bestowed personally by General Omar Bradley. Weekly competition in the parades helped stimulate the classes to better marching and rapid attention to commands. The Rifle Team fared exceptionally well and army instructors were more than pleased with the work accomplished. FATHER'S CLUB SI possesses its share of hoary traditions, and hard it is to start or stop one. But for three years now, the Fathers' Club has been rapidly carving itself a place in the Hall of Ignatian tradition. Last autumn 700 SI Fathers and Sons gathered for the annual Communion Breakfast; not long afterwards the brand new Fathers' Club Baseball League got under way; then came Igna- tian Heights entertainments once a month, the Fathers' Club-sponsored Tennis Clinic, the great raffle for the Gym Fund, the grand Fathers-Son annual picnic at Adobe Creek Lodge. So many and varied activities from so young a school organization give evidence of the large spirit and fervor in the FC group. 1949-1950 witnessed great and successful efforts of the Fathers' Club to accomplish their fine purpose: closer association between the Dads and Sons of SI. I. • To instill cooperation; to show youth by experience that splendid ef- fectiveness that flows from unified, disciplined effort. To develop character; to nurture loyalty, self-sacrifice and fortitude; to strengthen the will that it may have the courage to fight when the hour is darkest and the hope is dimmest. This is the proud tradition, this is the aim and objective of the education imparted by the Jesuit Fathers and Lay Faculty at Saint Ignatius High School. $ t SIHDdS DS BT HV3A A3DH COACHES MIKE HEMOVICH—Football Plagued by injuries to his team all season. Coach Hemovich tasted defeats but developed an inexperienced group of gridders into a hard charging outfit. They played a rough and ready brand of ball, despite preseason newspaper predictions to the contrary. PHIL WOOLPERT—Basketball Ignatians well remember 1950 as an important year for Mr. Woolpert. He mentored his boys through a very successful campaign and into the playoffs. Brilliance was recognized when he was named in April to succeed Pete Newell as head man at U.S.F. Good luck. Coach! RICHARD VACCARO—Director of Athletics As he has been doing for almost twenty years now, Mr. Vaccaro once again proved to be a great asset to Saint Ignatius High School in general and school spirit in particular. Whether directing athletics, managing the ad drive, moderating the Block Club, or making arrangements for a class dance, Mr. Vaccaro always turned in a splendid job. GROVE MOHR—Baseball In his second season as baseball dean. Grove Mohr and his SI club compiled a record all Ignatians were proud of. Profiting from Mr. Mohr's extensive knowledge of the diamond, the Wildcats gained a playoff berth, duplicating the effort of last year's nine. FRANK ZANAZZI—Track Climaxing a productive season, Mr. Zanazzi guided SI to a fourth place in the City Meet. In charge of three high school teams and the University's squad, he turned in a near miracle job of organization while develop- ing more than his share of topflight competitors. MANAGERS Walter Lary Felix Mapa Bob Smith 1st Row: Benedetti, Vigo, Frey, Hayes, Zannini, Schmidt, Arellano. 2nd Row: Flocchini, Luchessa, L. McCarthy, Costamagna, Shea, J. McCarthy. 3rd Row: Lary, Cunningham, Neumayr, Brady, Morgan, Daskarolis, Couch. 4th Row: Schilling, Bonomi, Haskins, Martin, Suzdaleff, Nardi, Lally. The Block Club, as usual, was the most coveted organization on the Hill- top. In its ranks were to be found the most outstanding athletes, the fellows who formed the backbone of every Wildcat team. While being granted the privilege of wearing the white block sweater its members had obligations also. Among these were ushering at First Friday Mass, instilling spirit at the games, and organizing a dance in November. With Tev Martin at the helm, the Block Club had enjoyed another successful year. YELL LEADERS Pete Michelozzi dDdJt 1st Row: Mayta, Davis, Flocchini, Gatto, Haskins, L. McCarthy, Helmer, Kujawa. 2nd Row: Mapa (Mgr.), Frey, Arellano, Martin, Bianchini, Asst. Coach Matisi, Coach Hemovich, Asst. Coach Tsarnas, Bernicchi, McEntcc, Shea, Black. 3rd Row: DeLucchi, Fazzio, Heeg, Cox, Ferrero, Moore, Sobcranis, Lally, O'Connor, Tarantino, Cronin, _ary (Mgr. I. 4th Row: Karlo, Anderson, Waters, Thomasscr, Pctrin, Lucchessa, Cunningham, Fleming, Schilling, La Shelle, Desme, J. McCarthy, Gordon. VARSITY FDDTBALL Arellano Bianchini Block Cox Cronan Cunningham Davis Dc Lucchi Ferrero Flocchini Frey Gatto Gordon Grondona Haskins Under bright September skies, while most Igna- tians were still lolling on sun-baked beaches, a small, but select, group of young men convened at the Saint Ignatius Fieldhouse. For the most it was the first of a long series of such gatherings, for from these meetings, the '49 Ignatian grid machine was fashioned. With the opener against Poly only a few weeks away, soft-spoken Mike Hemovich and his assistant John Tsarnas laid down the martial law. The end- less workouts and backbreaking exercises which they had commandeered, were to prove an asset in later season play. Their training period completed, the Cats suited up for their first game. Poly's Parrots, the tradi- tional scourge of the league, pomised to be tough opponents. It took the Parrots some time to live up to their press clippings, and the Cats got in some licks for all Hilltoppers. The hard-charging line, led by Charley Luchessa, swept opposing linesmen off their feet with their vicious blocks and tackles. Finally, the star-studded Poly elever broke loose. As the shadows lengthened, the Wildcats found them- selves on the short end of a 33-1 3 score. The next week found the battling Cats amassing a great deal of yardage but nullifying these romps Hclmer Kujawa Lucchessa through Lowell's line with ball-handling miscues. John Shea and Paul Kujawa high stepped for size- able gains to eventually insure the 6-6 tie. Kezar proved to be no jinx, as the following fray was lost to Balboa on the Buc's windswept turf. After this setback, the coaching staff decided that a return to fundamentals might be in order. This decision paid off when, under leaden skies, long suffering Wildcat adherents watched Bill Helmer pace his term mates to a thrilling victory over un- beaten Washington. Encounters with Galileo and Bellarmine followed. The blue-jersied Cats dumped the hapless Lions, but an injury to Tev Martin paved the way to a Bell victory. Sacred Heart, with only one previous victory to her credit, provided one of the surprises of the year, as they waltzed away wtih the first all-important Trophy win, to the tune of 25-0. Lost honor was regained with an impressive vic- tory over Mission. This was the seniors last game for the Red and Blue and they made the most of it. J McCarthy L. McCarthy Martin Mayta Moore O'Connor Petnn Roane Schilling Sobcranis Tarantino Waters Obviously not a great season from the win and loss standpoint, the Wildcats, however, never suf- fered from lack of fight and had given their rooters many occasions to cheer about. Few had asked for more. SI 13 Poly 33 SI 6 Lowell 6 SI 0 Balboa 21 SI 20 Washington 6 SI 15 Galileo C SI 0 Bellarmine 17 FOOTBALL WASHINGTON 19 SI 0 The hard running of Ron Devincenzi, the lead- ership of Bob Dossee, and the crushing blocks thrown by Jay Miller were the only bright spots in an otherwise discouraging 19-0 defeat to Wash- ington. SH 20 SI 6 The Big Game” with Sacred Heart was next, and once again the Red and Blue met defeat, this time by a 20-6 score. Quarterback Dossee sneaked to the only TD. BALBOA 7 SI 7 The Balboa encounter saw the Ignatian gridders, two touchdown underdogs, tie the rugged Buc- caneers, 7-7. A pass play from McKay to John Mahoney accounted for the touchdown, and Jay Miller’s end around added the all-important sev- enth point. Noel Robinson was awarded the game ball for his alert defense. COMMERCE 21 SI 0 In an admittedly dull game. Commerce took the measure of the ’Cats, 21-0, for the fifth loss in six games. LOWELL 12 SI 18 In their last league game, the underdog ’Cats put together their best effort and ended the season on a happy note by whipping the Lowell Indians, 18-12. With the score 12-12 on TD’s by Baum- steiger and McKay, and Lowell marching deeper and deeper into Wildcat territory, All-Catholic King broke through the line like an enraged bull, blocked the quarterback’s pass, caught it, and pro- ceeded to dash seventy yards for the most ex- citing touchdown of the year. This is a game the SI student body won’t easily forget. Neither will Lowell’s. 1st Row: Arnerich, Carrillo, Gordon, Vasconi, Mr. O'Connor, Mr. Matisi, Mr. Devlin, S.J., Heeg, Cooney, Williams, Modeste. 2nd Row: Leal, Kelly, Genolio, Berriatua, Murphy, Modena, DeConti, Grady, Arroyo, Risso, Hamilton. 3rd Row: Havens, Newsom, Reed, Dawson, Soberanis, Short, Garcia, Miller, Zabriskie, Flynn, Brunn. JUNIOR VARSITY From the standpoint of experience gained, the '49 season was a most successful one for the Saint Ignatius Junior Varsity. At the start of the season they were merely a group of untried gridiron enthusiasts. As the weeks went by they developed into a united, smooth running team that spelled trouble for their opponents. In the opener, the JV's held a bigger Poly eleven to a 12-12 tie. Following this came a loss to Lowell, mainly due to the failure to find a successful backfield quartet. By the time the Balboa game rolled around, however, their troubles had been solved. De- Conte's sharp passing and the straight away running of Fullback Tom Zabriskie were deciding factors in the humbling of the Bucs, 13-0. Bob Havens, George Heeg, and Bob Rapida proved to be the foundation of an iron-clad defense. Wash- ington took the next game, 18-14, when a last minute Cat drive fell two yards short of the winning score. Galileo and arch rival Sacred Heart followed and with them came victories for Saint Igna- tius. The S.H. fray was hotly contested but the trusty toe of Bob Williams cinched the win. Coach Pete Matisi could look forward to seeing quite a number of his former charges on next year's varsity. SI 12 Poly .12 SI 7 Lowell .18 SI 28 So. San Francisco. . 6 SI 13 Balboa . 0 SI 14 Washington .18 SI 18 Galileo 0 SI .... ...14 Sacred Heart 13 SI 0 Mission 6 VARSITY BASKETBALL Going into the second half of our play- off game with Lincoln, the Cats had a five-point lead. Since a victory meant the finals and possibly the championship, S I. partisans were tense, but also confi- dent. Then it was that the Terrible Twelve M nutes took place. While the Wildcats were floundering around pointless for twelve full minutes, the Links gained mo- mentum and snatched the victory. This game, however, was the only smudge on an almost perfect record. After t n impressive win over a skyscraping Bal- boa quintet the varsity fell victim to a very hot Washington squad. Bouncing back in grand style, after the Christmas holidays, they dumped Com- merce as Herb Schoenstein and George Couch led the way. Next came Lincoln, destined to squelch Wildcat fires in the playoffs. This day it was an entirely different story. The defensive play of Bob Wiebusch and Tom Neumavr, threw the Mustangs into confu- sion and they couldn't recover. Victories over Mission and Lowell followed. More and more attention W3S being paid the Cats. Poly almost upset Saint Ignatius hopes for the playoffs but reserve Ray Healy pulled the team through. Ollie Suzdaleff earned a prep of the week rating for his outstanding play and leadership against the Parrots. Tho gh surprised by the Sacred Heart Irish, the Cats ended the regular season impressively, just as they had started it, with a decisive win over Galileo Although the team had not won the AAA trophy as planned, Coach Phil Woolpert had good reason to feel pleased with his team and his own splendid job of coaching. The varsity's hard play and good sportsmanship earned for them the respect of all. 51.. ..42 Balboa ......18 51.. ..24 Washington ..37 51.. ..30 Commerce ....29 51.. ..33 Lincoln......25 51.. ..30 Lowell ......25 51.. ..36 Mission .....28 51.. ..40 Poly.........36 51.. ..31 Sacred Heart..32 51.. ..29 Galileo......24 Playoffs (semi-finals 51.. . 27 Lincoln......33 1st Row: Radcbold, Dunn, Olmo, Mr. Lo Schiavo, S.J., Hyland, DeConti, Tsimis. 2nd Row: Gofas (Mgr.), Glasson, Hamilton, Mullarky, Torrens, Fernquist, Mahoney (Mgr.). 3rd Row: Murphy, Gallagher, Lary (Mgr.), Casassa, Carroll. THIRTIES BASKETBALL Though they didn't reach the same heights of fame as did their varsity brethren, the 30's none- theless exhibited a very spirited brand of basket- ball. Led by Captain Joe Hyland and leaping Dave Dunn, they could never be considered easy prey by any team in the league. With Les Rad- bold, Ed Olmo, and Speed DeConte keeping the pace hot by their fancy antics, the 30's made up in hustle what they had lacked in experience. The high point of their season was the defeat of Sacred Heart in the annual rivalry. Coming straight from victories over Lincoln and Mission and with their high-scoring center, Dave Dunn, in high gear, Mr. LoSchiavo's Wildkittens left the highly touted Irish far behind. For efforts such as this, Dave received a well-earned All-City berth. 25 Balboa 32 25 Washington 35 13 Commerce 30 30 Lincoln 16 21 Lowell 25 36 Mission 24 27 Poly 29 39 Sacred Heart 33 28 Galileo 30 1st Row: Lane, Suzdaleff, Schoenstein, Mr. Woolpeft ICoach), Wiebusch, Zannini, Couch. 2nd Row: Lary I Mgr. I, Hayes, Woods, Wall, Buchanan, Healy, Bush, Mahoney. VARSITY TRACK: 1st Row: Mr. Menard, S.J., Martin, B ady, Heeg, Neumayr, Schoensfein, Mr. Zanazzi, Kujawa, Haskins, Wallsten, Mcllhenny, Couch. 2nd Row: Vasconi, Klitgaard, Mayfa, Ferrero, Cantwell, Gonsalves, Diaz, Phillips. 3rd Row: Scully, Hall, Fegan, Daskarolis, Erlach, Bernicchi, Castamagna, Praetsel, Carillo. Bcrnicchi 8onomi Brady Cantwell Couch Cunningham Daskarolis Flynn Haskins Hclmer 01 mo Ruane Schoenstem Wallsten Cavanaugh (130 Fazzio 1130 Fcrrcro Kulcmm(l30l Schmidt (130) Thurling 1130) TRACK Turning in one of the best seasons in the history of track at Saint Ignatius, the cinder- men really made a name for themselves in prep circles. Spirited hard wok obtained re- sults and became the trade- mark of the team. Captained by the sturdy dis- cus thrower, Paul Kujawa and the record-breaking shot put- ter Tevis Martin, S.I.'s capable representatives emerged vic- torious over five of their A.A.A. opponents. Dick Bonomi, Joe Brady, Bob Cantwell, Art Castamagna, and SI. 48 Washington 65 SI. 592 3 Poly 53 V3 SI. 77 Lincoln 36 S.l. 56 Lowell 57 S.l. 57 Galileo 56 S.l. 6P 2 Balboa 5P 2 S.l. 73 Mission 40 $.1 50 Vz Commerce 52 Vz VARSITY BASEBALL 1st Row: Haight, Clancy, Murray, Coach Grove Mohr, Passaglia, Salegui, Bayless. 2nd Row: Vigo, Moriarty, Cooney, Heinz, Smith, Olmo, Benedetti, Mapa I Mgr.). 3rd Row: Nardi, Butler, Carroll, Gallagher, Haverty, Grimes, Suzdaleff, Collins, Becker. i Almost professional in the quality of their play, the Baseball team, like the Basketball quintet, had a great year. The first few practice games made Ignatians realize that the varsity would have to be reckoned with. Under the ever watchful eye of Grove Mohr the team continued to develop and improve. In regular season play they went to the post nine times and notched up seven victories. This record gave the Wildcats undisputed possession of second place and a berth in the championship playoffs. Paired off against Poly in the semi-finals, the Cats lost the third contest of their two out of three games series with the Parrots by the heartbreaking score of 1 -0. This loss eliminated them from contention. While saddened by this turn of events, the club had good reason to be proud of their seasonal successes. It was a well-balanced group that sported the Hilltop flannels in 1950. Jim Clancy and Lou Nardi divided the mound chores and both performed creditably. The swat department, usually notoriously weak, was more than adequate as evidenced by the fourteen-hit barrage un- leashed on Galileo. Don Benedetti (.387), Dick Kling- man (.367). Mike Smith (.313), Les Grimes, John Salegui, and Oilie Suzdaleff, all of whom batted .286 were the run producers. Al Haverty, Len Heinz, and Bob Vigo all contributed much to the team's successes with their glovework and pesky habits at the plate. 51.. .. SI- 51.. . 51.. .. SI 51.. SI- 51.. .. SI- 51.. 51.. Lincoln ............................. 0 Sacred Heart ..................... 3 Balboa ............................. 1 Mission ..............................2 Galileo ........................... 3 Lowell ........ Commerce ______ Washington Playoffs (semi-finals) 0 Poly............. 5 Poly............. .0 Poly............ Ackerman 8enedetti Clancy Grimes Heinz Khngman Nardi Salegui Smith Suzdaleff 4k £ —B| Top: Mgr. Boyd, Carroll, Murphy, Crillo, LaRocca, Braghetta, Coach Grove Mohr. Middle: Orellano, Kraft, Gallagher, Murray, Orr, Carberry, Passaglia. Bottom: Martini, Simpson, Scramaglia, Paxton, Castagnetto, Cadigan. VARSITY BASEBALL Probably the youngest team in the league in point of years, but old in playing ability, the varsity baseball team was the dark horse” of the A.A.A. and presented a good account of themselves. In the first regulation game of the season, the Mohrmen met their ancient foe, the Irish of Sacred Heart, in what proved to be the best game of the season. Up to the sixth inning the game was a shut-out, 6-0, in favor of their bitter rivals. But the ’Cats rallied around in their half for five runs and later tied the count in the seventh. But the Franklin Streeters finally edged SI on a weakly tapped grounder that scored the winning run. Final score: SH 7, SI 6. The smooth-shaven lads rebounded quickly and pulled the upset of the young season by subduing mighty Mis- sion on the curves of Mike Cadigan. Bill Carroll, Bernie Simpson, and Leo LaRocca provided the stick work and chased across the runs. At the time of this article, the Wild- cat baseballers had trounced Galileo, Lowell, Commerce, Poly and Lincoln on the strength of the slants of Steve Gallagher and Ray Paxton and the hit- ting of Bob Braghetta, Jack Scramaglia, aTd Jim Carberry. COACH GROVE MOHR Butler Cadigan Carroll Gallagher Murray Carberry Crillo Murphy Passaglia COACH BILL MAGNER VARSITY and LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK Arrudor Bjumsteiqer Brcslin Carrillo Cooney Dunn Fitzpatrick German Henderson Holstcn R. Kelly S. Kelly King Klitgaard Latham Lcutza McGrath Quinlan Ramirez Riordan Sheridan Tildcn Wood Wood Thanks to the efforts of their new coach, Bill Magncr, the cinder- men produced their best track team in many seasons. The team proved conclusively that track definitely is a major sport at St. Ignatius as they whipped some of the best teams in prep circles. Captained by jack-of-all-trades Nic Wood and middle-distance man A1 Amador, the squad was high- lighted by spirit, experience, and all-around depth. The sprints were ably handled by Rich Baumsteiger and Dick Needles, who consistently chalked up points for the cause. George Fegan proved the sensation of prepdom in his favorite, the high- hurdles. Nic Wood was featured in the lows. Jack McKay, AI Amador, Don Fitzpatrick, and Bill Williams were the class of the league as were legmen Ray Latham and John Scully in the distance events. But it was in the field events that the Men of Magner shone brightest. In the discus and shot Rich King, Ken Woods, Lee Olds, Jim Cooney, and Bob Kelly were the strongest point-getters on the squad. This quintet could match the best of SF. Newcomer Jack Leutza, and veterans Jay Henderson and Tom Klitgaard frequently came out 1-2-3 in the broadjump. Varsity casaba star Dave Dunn and Bob Ciraulo could always be counted on to place in the graceful high jump. The lightweights, usually the weak-sisters, had themselves a ban- ner season. Led by Joe Bondanza, Dick Jensen, Al Roensch, Mickey Kelly, Chuck Leach, et al, the thir- ties and twenties garnered more than their share of victories. 1st Row: La Shelle, Morgan, Plough, Roche, Frey, Guerrero (Varsity Captain), Mr. Fox, S.J., Arellano, Stoll, Vance, B. Henry, Raskob, Killeen. 2nd Row: Maguire, Colla, Alvcrgue, Clarke, Stonum 30's Captain), Willey, Morgan, Keith, Rozzano, M. Henry, Kelleher. 3rd Row: Williams, Handley, Morrissey, Arnautou, Maloney, Lyons, Sheehan, Miller, Kerns, Van Dyke, Ryan, Roddy. SWIMMING The new arrangement of league meets and the large number of mermen that went out for the team bolstered Si's chances for a City Meet victory. Captained by Phil Guerrero, an expert diver and backstroker, and paced by the speed and power of such as Rick Arellano, Ken Frey, Bud Henry, Bob Roche, and Steve Stoll, the Wildcat mermen could always be counted on for a fine showing. Also aiding the cause were Ken Plough, Dick Vance, Norm Morgan, and the swift breast-stroker Pete Raskob. Besides having a potent varsity, Mr. Francis Fox, S.J., could count on his lightweights for City Meet honors. SI..43 Washington...23 SI..29 Polytechnic .27 SI..47 Commerce ....10 SI..35 Lincoln .....31 SI..38 Lowell ......27 SI City Dual Meet Champions, 1950 La Shelle Morgan Raskob Roche Stoll Vance Arellano Frey Guerrero Henry Killeen TWENTIES TRACK: 1st Row: Curran, Sullivan, Scott, Mr. Menard, Mr. Zanazzi, Orsolini, Sevilla, Jensen. 2nd Row: Ciraulo, Marzan, Gallagher, Grady, Henderson, Clarke. Forest Phillips were all good legmen, but the backbone of the team was the exceptional caliber of its field events. Tom Neumayr and Herb Schoenstein were tops in the high jump while George Heeg and Herb Haskens achieved great heights in the pole vault. Special praise was merited by George Daska- rolis who broadjumped and ran both sprints. George alone garnered eighty- eight (88) points for the season thereby setting a new school record. All in all the track team merited Magna cum laude. THIRTIES 1st Row: Needles, Amador, Cavanaugh, Mr. Zanazzi, Thurling, Romich, Fazzio. TRACK: 2nd Row: Dollard, Bacciocco, Mallcn, Wood, Houldin, Baumsteiger. ! Front: Madisen Garrigues, McDonald, Walters, Murphy GOLF 1st Row: Murphy, Olivo, Raab, Puccinelli, Teubcr, Hamill, Gee, Chew. 2nd Row: Doherty, Davitt, Dohrman, Mona, Timberlakc, Blom. 3rd Row: Scully, Shechx, Enright, Lampietti, T. Waters, Lothar, Thylstrup. TENNIS 1st Row: Collins, Mitacek, Powers, Mertens, Ahern. 2nd Row: Mahoney, Braghefta, Arnautou, Bliss, Mr. Woolpert. 12D BASKETBALL 1st Row: Moriarty, Castagnetto, McVeigh, Brown, Abad. 2nd Row: Candau, Ames, Maddox, Kelly, Mr. Henry, S.J. 3rd Row: Vannucci, Moran, Minor, Stephens. 110 BASKETBALL 1st Row: McGuiness, Hcrnon, McGowan, Mr. Devlin, S.J., Powers, Klinck, Domergue. 2nd Row: Hennessy, J. Burke, Braghetta, La Rocca, McKay, McCarthy. J.V. BASKETBALL 1st Row: King, Bacciocco, Jensen, Mr. Devlin, Murphy, Camera, Willey. 2nd Row: Pisani, McGrorey, Galeti, La Rocca, McKay, McCarthy. 3rd Row; Needles, Donathan, Hall. LBOSH LDQTBALL 1st Row: Adorador, Cassasa, O'Donnell, Goodfellow, Bliss. 2nd Row: Grisez, DeVincenzi, Barsocchini, King, Buchanan. 3rd Row: Seitz, Meiswinkle, Toso, Woods, Castagnetto, Mr. Lo Schiavo, S.J. FHDSH-SOPH BASEBALL J.V. BASEBALL 1st Row: Sanders, Castagnetto, Wirfel, Crillo, Collins, Mertens, Vannucci. 2nd Row: McEntee, McGuire, Fottrell, Pisani, Cadigan. 3rd Row: Braghetta, Killian, La Rocca, Quinlan, Torrens, Delmon, Camera. I 1st Row: Mr. Prussing, S.J., R. Ciraulo, German, Cannon, Murray, Beebee, Adami, Mr. Me gan, S.J. 2nd Row: Middleton, Mooney, Leutza, Orr, Trauba, Kelly, Francis. 3rd Row: Murphy, Schaeffer, McGrath, Stephens, Raskob, Nugent. RAMBLERS BASEBALL 1st Row: Brosio, Collins, Duke, Alfafara, Lynn. 2nd Row: Sgt. Tatum, Murphy, Petray, Jacobs, Frings, Kennedy, Sgt. Dynan. RIFLE TEAM DANCE I I I I i I Senior Exclusive 1st Row: Nardi, Martin, Flocchini, Mr. Vaccaro, Rossi, Luchessa, Sal Tarantino. 2nd Row: Couch, De Vincenzi, Cunningham. Trophy Ball 1st Row: Rossi, De Vincenzi, S. Tarantino, Fr. Spohn, S.J., Lu- chessa, Zannini, Nardi. 2nd Row: Rapida, Schmidt, Martin, Costamagna. Junior Prom 1st Row: Shea, Fr. Spohn, S.J., Bray. 2nd Row: Newsome, Bastiani, Rapida, Kane, McGuiness, Costa- COMMITTEES This year's program opened with the tremendous Twilight Twirl. The members of the com- mittee, led by hard-working Joe Brady and Dorn Tarantino, put forth all they had and came up with one of the outstanding dances of the year. Captivated by the IRC decorations and entertained by the water-smooth, easy flowing music of the Steve Sacco band, the select guests will often recall the memorable evening. Next came the Senior Exclusive. Thanks to the capable chairman- ship of Armando Flocchini, music by Bill Richardson, and the artistic ability of the IRC, this dance was the outstanding event of the year for final semester men. In middle April, the highlight of the Junior year, the Junior Prom W3S held at the USF audi- torium. The committee of Rap- ida, Kane, Shea, et al really turned out a sparkling evening of enter- tainment. The focal point on all the school's social year was the famed Trophy Ball. Students of both SI and Sacred Heart mixed to put to- gether an evening in the Palace Hotel that will long stand as one of the cherished reminders of school days. i magna. BBinsn y