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

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 ABAD, JOHN C. Best known in the writing field. Jack was managing editor of the QUILL . . . sports editor of both INSIDE SI and the IGNAT IAN . . . a lightweight casaba star . . . debater . . . CSF member . . . and recipient of more jugs than any other 4B member. ADAMI, GABE F. Any day during the spring you could find Gabe hard at work on the baseball diamond ... he served three years on Wildcat nines . . . performing as a pitcher for the JV's in his last year . . . also a debater for four semesters ... a faithful Sane server . . . Frosh Elocutionist . . . Gabe receives an Honorary Classical Diploma. ALFAFARA, CELESTINO In sports Cel spent one year on the thirties track team ... in the military sphere he was a four year member of the rifle team . . . but it was in music that he was best known, whistling his way to victory in the Junior Talent Contest . . . and also in Souther Pacific . . . Sane server ... he classifies himself as a hot-rod enthusiast. AMADOR, ALBERT A. In his four seasons Al was one of the best 440 men that SI had . . . this year he was named co-captain and richly deserved the honor . . . in junior year he was a smashing fullback for the JV's . . . also chairman of the IRC Games Committee, Al studied hard and earned an Honorary Classical Diploma to go along with his Block Club membership. ARNAUTOU, PHILIP P. Three sports were participated in by Phil while at SI . . . namely, swimming, baseball, and basketball . . . this year he displayed his versatility by performing in Souther Pacific. ALVERGUE, GEORGE R. A regular member of 4F, George became well known for his efforts on the swimming team . . . earning him a block . . he can- not make a definite statement on his future studies. BANDETTINI, DONALD R. Don was poet laureate of class 4F and a mid-term grad ... a Sodalist . . . IRC worker . . . and contributor to the QUILL . . . he also sold tickets for various plays and is now attending USF. BARRON, EUGENE V. A minor league casaba star. Gene was an affable little man taken up primarily with his studies . . he is as yet undecided about his future plans for college. BARSOCCHINI, VINCENT J. Porky came from the Marina and his toothy-grin made many friends for himself while at SI ... a baseball star, Vince will continue his quest for learning at college. 8AUMSTEIGER, RICHARD C. An outstanding athlete as well as being active m many organizations. Rich of the blond, wavy hair made quite a name for himself within the grey walls . . . varsity football phenom . . . top sprinter for the track team ... he also found time to be IRC proxy . . . stage crew manager . . . per- former in Souther Pacific and committee- man on the Junior and Senior proms. BEEDLE, WILLIAM E. An aquatic star for the 'Cat merman as well as a top baseball player. Bill of the Taraval St. set found time to appear in the musical, Souther Pacific . . . also gave vent to writing for INSIDE SI . . . and was Senior Class Treasurer. BEERING, FRANK A. Another outstanding IRC member, Frank was somewhat of a scholar and received a Classical Diploma for his serious attitude . . . plans for college and the future arc undecided. ...

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RONALD DEVINCENZI President ALBERT RIZZO Vice-President CLASS OF ’52 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS THOMAS KENNEDY .A t. Armt

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BEVIS, EDWARD J. As the butler in Heaven Can Wait, Ed performed with the nonchalance of a vet- eran trouper ... an ROTC officer, he played on both the tennis and lightweight baseball teams . . . served on the Trophy Ball Committee for two years . . . and will go to college. BUSS, MICHAEL L. This lanky lad was both a scholar and a virile athlete . . . attaining life member- ship m the CSF and tossing the basketball through the hoop for four years, of which two were with the varsity ... a minor league bascballcr, future plans call for a trip to the Santa Clara Valley. BRAHM, ROBERT T. Bob's activities were centered mostly on the musical side ... a band member for three years . . . singer in the Sodality Glee Club . . . and m Souther Pacific ... he was also a Sodalist for two years . . . and oper- ated the book store for a semester. BRESLIN, JAMES T. Having come to SI from another school in his sophomore year, Jim quickly accustomed himself to his new surroundings and be- came active in a number of activities . . . as a writer for the QUILL and IGNATIAN ... as Vestry Prefect of the Sane ... as a worker for the IRC . . . and as a cinder- man. BREEN, JOSEPH V. Tough luck plagued Joe during his initial varsity football game this year ... a broken finger resulted in a season on the bench . . . recipient of a block, Joe was one of the best liked seniors. BROOKMAN, JOHN W. Brookic as he was called by his friends was well known to all Ignatians . . . because of his work and planning on the lighting, Heaven Can Waif, Souther Pacific, and the Senior Prom were given a touch of professionalism. His old car with the many gadgets was a constant source of wonder- ment to his pals. BROSIO, RICHARD N. Twice Dick was a doctor in the school plays, once in Room Service and again in Heav- en Can Wait ... on the athletic side, he performed consistently enough for the light- weight track team to earn a block ... a good student he will take his spikes to college. 8R0WN, JAMES C. Little Jim was active in practically every organization . . . the bell hop in Room Service, he earned his block because of his basketball skill . . . other activities in- clude: the Junior Prom, Activities Dance Committee, IRC, and ticket committee. BUDDE, DONALD H. A quiet fellow from 48, Don plans on study- ing Pharmacy at college . . . while at SI, he was a tower of strength in the JV forward wall . . . and kept a solid B average for his four years. BURNS, JOHN F. A daily commuter from Marin county, John was also a member of the great 48 class and was active in the Sodality and IRC . . . in sports he played some lightweight base- ball. BUSCAGLIA, DAVID C. Four years of ardent studying occupied most of Dave's time for which he will receive a Classical Diploma. Next year will find him at the Hilltop in his pursuit of a Degree. BUSCAINO, VICTOR L. Another future midshipman, Vic beat out a jazzy tempo on the traps and snares while in the famous Blue Notes ... a foot- baller and personality guy, he was a Janu- ary grad.