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

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DEVINCENZI, RONALD D. Popular Ron held the much sought after offices of Junior and Senior class president . . . played two years of varsity football which earned him a place in the Block Club ... a member of the IRC . . . was on all three dance committees this year, being chairman of the Senior Exclusive . . and winner of the Fox Memorial Religion Con- test in his junior year. DEVINE, JOHN P. John was one of the most versatile of all SI seniors ... in sports he played on the varsity football squad and put tne shot for the track team . . . in other activities he was a writer for INSIDE SI ... a Sane server ... a member of the IRC and So- dality . . . and competed in the Gold Medal Debate as a |unior. DEVINE, RICHARD J. Dick's main activity was in the Sane where he served during all four of his high school years ... an IRC man ... a debater for two semesters ... a band member in his first year . . . Dick was a chorus boy for the hit musical, Souther Pacific. DOERING, CHARLES H. Charles is one of the few Ignatians who came to the school from a foreign country . . . having come from Germany in 1950, it took him some time to get used to Amer- ica .. . and more especially to SI ... he was well-liked by all his classmates and hopes to continue at the Hilltop majoring m Chemistry. DOHRMANN, ROBERT M. The debating society, the Sanctuary Society, and INSIDE SI claimed most of Bob's time at SI, but these weren't his only interests . . the Sodality Glee Club, IRC, and tennis team rounded out his activities. DOMINICI, PETER R. Pete joined the alumni from St Vincent de Paul Grammar School and played lightweight basketball as a frosh . . . belonged to the IRC m his senior year . . . was a member of the drill team . . . helped handle the sale of tickets for school plays . . . and was one of fen to graduate at January. DONNELLY, JOHN D. Jack was another faithful Ignatian who served three years in the Sane and was a member of the Sodality for two years . . . as a debater he represented SI in several inter-school tournaments . . . sang for the Glee Club . . . and in his senior year gave his time to the swimming team. DOSSEE, ROBERT L. Bob was the man who threw the pigskin for the Cat varsity in his senior and |umor years . . . from his quarterback position he made his passes straight and true . . . earning himself a block ... he played one year of JV basketball . . . and was presi- dent of 4D. DOWD, JAMES B. Jim entered SI from St. Phillip's Grammar School and was one of the school's most steady Sane servers .. . he marched for the RO drill team . . . and looks forward to becoming a Don next year. DUNN. DAVID J. Dave played four years of basketball at SI. two with the varsity and made all-city as a sophomore on the thirties . . . a number- one man on the track team, he took more than his share of points in the high jump . was made a member of the Block Club . . . belonged to the IRC and Sanctuary Society . . . and was student body vice- president in his senior year. EDWARDS, ARTHUR J. Having gamed a just reputation as a fine quitarist. Art competed in the talent shows for two years . . . was a member of the ROTC drill team as well as being an officer in the senior RO . . . and was a member of the SI rifle team. FEDERICO, ARTHUR E. A proud Southerner from down Texas way. Art was an IRC stalwart during his stay at SI, and was also a fine horschider for the Wildcat nine ... he studied two years of Greek and maintained a consistant B.

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COONEY, JAMES D. For his rugged play in the line, Jim earned his letter and a membership in the coveted Block Club ... in addition to this Jim's athletics included a year on the track team as a shot-putter . . . two seasons as a varsity backstop . . . IRC . . . and he also dances of the year. COTA, EDWARD A. Having graduated from St. Dominic's gram- mar school, Ed came to St. Ignatius and worked as one of the artists for the IRC . . . in the public speaking field he was an eloquent debater in his third year ... his plans are to become a scientist. COUTTS, WILLIAM J. Bill was in the Sodality as a freshman gain- ing distinction for his zealous work . . . marched for the ROTC for three years . . . became an officer . . . and plans to round out his Jesuit education on the Don campus. a a «a CRILLO, JOHN W. John was one of the many Oaklandcrs who invaded San Francisco daily to attend SI . . . between studying and commuting he found time to play four years of baseball . . . two with the JV's and two with the varsity . . . as a Sophomore he participated in the Oratorical Contest . . . was a rabid Acorn fan . . . and plans to continue commuting to USF. DAVEY, PAUL F. Paul was active in almost all of the activities of the school ... a three year Sodalist, IRC member, a business manager of the IGNA- TIAN ... he was also moderator of the school chapel for four years ... he was elected president of the Federation . . . wrote for INSIDE SI . . . and gave his time generously to the ticket committee for Heaven Can Wait. DAWSON. ROBERT W. Famous for his leading roles in both Room Service and Heaven Can Wait, Bob also devoted his talents to the JV football team . . . was captam of the tennis team . . . and earned a position in the Block Club . . . other activities came in the Game Com- mittee and JV basketball team. MJ-: t!- h rt . •j'- V w I? ati- Irt W- X •y« DE CONTI, RICHARD A. One of Si's outstanding athletes, Speed was known for his aggressiveness and hustle on both the basketball and football squads . . . holding down first spot in the quarter- back slot for two years on the varsity until he was injured . . . made all-city in thirties basketball . . . played varsity basketball . . . Vice-President of the 8lock Club. DELMON, JOHN P. Coming to SI from the fair Marina, Jack played Frosh-Soph baseball as a lower class- man . . . was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Club . . . was awarded a Classical Diploma . . . and looks forward to a Business Course at USF. DE MARCHI, JOHN P. John's fame at SI has come to him mainly through his fine set-shots from the basket- ball floor ... a four year member of the varsity, he saw a great deal of action as a junior when the team won the city cham- pionship ... an IRC man . . . sergeant-at- arms of the Block Club . . . and an ROTC officer, he plans to be sinking baskets in college next winter. DEMPSEY, WALTER B. Although Walt came to SI from another school in the middle of his sophomore year, w he had no trouble adjusting himself to ■: Ignatian standards . . starting as one of w the famous Tollim Hillbillies, he has been :: an active member of the Sodality, being .. elected prefect this year. DEVEREAUX, WILLIAM J. Bill was another Ignatian who stuck close to his books and kept a B average . . . but this did not hinder his religious duties ... he was one of the most faithful Sanctu- ■ ary servers from the time he was a freshman until he graduated, i’'.;; DEVINCENZI, ANGELO R. Ang was known to all Ignatians for his fine work on the varsity football team . . . for his superior rebounding on the thirties ,:y basketball team which earned him a block ... for his efforts on the Senior Exclusive Dance Committee . . . and for his ardent work in the IRC.

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i I FElHAN, DONALD M. An activo member of the IRC for one year. Don helped enliven the spirit around SI by working on the Rally Committee . . . a Mass server for two years ... he will be the proud possessor of a Classical Diploma FERENZ, JAMES F. One of the ten who graduated from SI in January and matriculated to the Hilltop, Jim was a standout debater and IRC man during his four years at SI ... a Mission boy, he was a frequenter of 4F. FERRARI, PAUL F. Paul was a quiet, studious Ignatian who spent much of his time mastering his studies . . . was a member of the Sodality . . . and handled the racket very well for the Wildcat tennis team. FIGONE, DONALD C. With book reports . . . te.m papers . . . and home work, Don was kept busy during his stay at SI keeping his grades at an even level ... for his efforts he earned a Classi- cal Diploma and will seek admission to the nearby Jesuit institution of higher learning. FIGONE, RICHARD P. Dick was one of Si's most active seniors . . . serving in the Sodality . . . band as a freshman . . . debating team . . . was a writer for the Year Book as well as being Feature Editor of INSIDE SI . . . and a second place winner of the Shakespearean Contest. FITZPATRICK, DONALD P. Don was well-known and well-liked by all the seniors for his good personality and keen sense of humor . . . was a member of the Sodality . . . ran the sprints on the twenties track team as a first year man . . . graduated to the 880 as a senior GAGNON, LAWRENCE W. A two-sport man, Larry performed on the championship golf team and starred at his fullback position on the newly formed soccer team ... for these accomplishments he earned a membership in the Block Club . . . also a debater and Minstrel Show player. GALLAGHER, STEPHEN J. The two sports that Steve excelled in were baseball and basketball ... for three years he was one of Si's best pitchers on the varsity and as a frosh had experience on the JV squad . . . two seasons were spent on the thirties basketball team . . . in addition to this he was a member of the IRC and took two years of Greek which entitle him to an Honorary Classical Diploma. GAU, FRANK W. Frank's time was split between his studies and his work which kept him busy in the afternoons ... as for the future ... he hopes to attend either SF State or Lick Engineering School. GENT, FRANK W. A transferee from another school to SI in his second year, Frank was quite a social man-about-town . . . attending all the local dances . . . and spending his vacations at the very popular Russian River . USF will probably be his next scholastic home. GERMAN, DONALD F. As a sophomore Don could be seen whipping the ball around the infield for the Rambler squad ... but he was more especially interested in his studies ... a CSF member. Bank of America Science Award winner . . . he served the Sane Society as vestry prefect for four years . . . and hopes to study medicine at Creighton University. GIACOMINI, GEORGE F. George commuted from the Peninsula every day to attend his classes at SI .. . keeping a better-than- B -average . . . active in the Sodality for four years ... if looks like Santa Clara next school year for George.