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

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MORRISSEY, PHILIP Twice president of his registry class, Phil won a block for his aquatic prowess with the 'Cat swimming teams for four seasons . . . Phil was chairman of the Ad Drive in his senior year . . . treasurer of the Sodality . . . and co-captain of the varsity swimmers. MOSSI, ATTILIO A. A Notre Dame dcs Vicfoires alumnus. Til was a member of the famous Hillbillies and played with the Room Service orchestra . . . seen daily with his cream-colored Chrysler, Til's time will be occupied when he moves down to Santa Clara. MURPHY, MARTIN D. For his three years of baseball handling for SI . . . and his smooth work on the basket- ball court, Pete earned a membership in the Block Club . . . was chosen Wheel of the Week by INSIDE SI . . . and showed his stage ability in the Musical Show. MURRAY, MATTHEW F. This Ignatian from the Mission was well liked by his classmates of 4F . . . Matt hasn't decided about his future, but he at least knows that it will include college. MURRAY, WILLIAM C. For his outstanding work at second base. Bill was elected to a position in the much sought after Block Club . . . also a Sodalist . . . and treasurer of the Junior Class. MUSILLI, JOHN A. John was kept occupied at SI with his studies and his car ... for his studies he will receive a Classical Diploma . . . his future includes four more years with the Jesuit Fathers at USF. NELSON, PETER J. A graduate of St. Brigid s Grammar School, Pete won a block for his sensational speed on the swimming team of which he was a member for two years ... a dependable server for the SI altar society, he will be- come a Don. NICORA, MAURICE R. Nic as all his friends call him, came to St. Ignatius from St. Brigid's and spent his four years in a scholarly attitude . . . upon graduation he will join the SI alumni at USF to study Business Administration. NORTON, JOHN P. John was an alumnus of Saint Philip's Gram- mar School when he arrived at Stanyan and Turk . . . during his four years of Jesuit framing he has been active in the Sodality . . . and marched for the RO drill team . . . he, too, plans on becoming a wearer of the Green and Gold. NUSCHY, DOUGLAS J. Outstanding on the hardwood court, Doug dnbblcd the casaba both for the hundreds and twenties during his first two years at SI ... on the baseball field, he took his stance in the batter's box for the Frosh- Soph and JV squads. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM K. Bill's time has been taken up by varied or- ganizations . . . but he is best known for his fine performances m three school plays, the last being Heaven Can Wait . . . this year he won the Shakespearean Contest . . . was chairman of the IRC Rally Committee ... a member of the Block Club . . . before this he won both the Frosh Elocution and Soph Oratorical Contests . . . served on all three dance committees this year . . . played JV football . . . and swam for the Merman. O'CALLAGHAN, CHARLES D. Veep of St. Cecilia's alumni at SI. Charlie belonged to the Sodality and the IRC while here ... he plans to go into the real estate business and will pursue a business course in college.

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McGrath, george f. A fine infielder on the baseball diamond, little George played both Rambler and JV ball . . . was a four year member of the Sodality . . . sang for the Glee Club . . . wrote for the QUILL . . . and is now a life member of the CSF. McVEIGH, JAMES C. Jim did some fancy ball handling for Si's lightweight basketball teams . . . glided gracefully in the dancing chorus of Souther Pacific . . . and kept a good scholastic average that will enable him to enroll at Santa Clara next September. MEISWINKEL, RUDOLPH J. Rudy was on the march as an ROTC officer and cadet . . . this year he was cadet colonel ... he was acclaimed for his hurling on the JV baseball club . . . and stuck to the curricular during his last year under the Red and Blue. MERTENS, NOEL A. Well-known and praised for his work on both the basketball and baseball fronts, Noel was something of a character while at SI . . . much of his free time was given to the IRC, Sane, and Ticket Committee . . . Noel's crystal ball tells him that he will move to the valley and attend San Jose State College. MIDDLETON, DONALD F. A daily commuter from the sister city of Oakland, Don polished the Frosh-Soph dia- mond, worked on the staff of INSIDE SI . . . was a member of the RO drill team . . . and plans to continue his commuting and climb to the Hilltop for a four-year term at USF. MILLER, JAY B. Jay earned his position with the crowd of SI famous men by splashing with the swim- ming team for four years and an excellent performance in the varsity backficld on the gridiron . . . Jay was an ardent member of the IRC . . . Block Club . . . worked on the ticket committee . . . and served on the Junior Prom and Senior Exclusive Com- mittees. MITACEK, GEORGE M. Like many another Ignatian.George followed the tradition of going out for basketball ... he proved to be a fine player on the twenty and thirty pound teams as a lower classman ... in his last two years he was mainly concerned with knocking out su- perior grades and writing poetry for the QUILL. MODENA, AL H. A January graduate now attending USF, Al is best remembered for his terrific work on the varsity football teams at SI . . . two years of gridiron play brought Al top fame . . . president of his registry class for three years, he also was at the helm of the Action Committee of the IRC. MONA, JOHN E. John was clerk in the SI book store where he was the center of attraction for car tickets and the usual stationery supplies . . . he also gave much time to the band . . . Sodality . . . and typing for INSIDE SI . . . John swung at the fluff ball for the tennis team. MOORE, RICHARD E. As a member of the golf team, Dick showed his ability to hit a long, straight ball . . . he earned himself a Classical Diploma and plans to continue his education in an insti- tution of higher learning. MOORE, SAMUEL A. Sam hit the books regularly in his four years at SI and earned a Classical Diploma for his earnest efforts . . . Sam forsees four years of college work down in the Santa Clara Valley. MORAN, EDWARD F. Curly-haired Ed gave a smash-hit portrayal of a detective in Heaven Can Wait that merited him plaudits from the audience . . . active in parish work, Ed also studied regu- larly and maintained a good average.

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« w t w ti it V w r M •fi ift OLIVA, EDWARD A. For three years, Ed swished his racket for the tennis team, winning many of his matches ... he also played a year of Rambler baseball . . . USF will claim his tenms abilities come next Fall. OLSON, LEO T. As a Sophomore, Leo gamed renown amongst Ignatians by winning the Fox Memorial Religion Contest ... he also spent one vear in the debating society . . . and hopes to continue his education across the Bay at Cal. O'REILLY, ROBERT J. Another USF potential. Bob earned a block for his efforts on the swimming team . . . gave his time generously to the IRC . . . the Sodality . . . the debating team . . . and lent his voice in the chorus of Souther Pacific. PALOMO, CHARLES M. A transferee from St. Vincent's in San Ra- fael in his junior year, Charlie became known to many Ignatians for his agile work on the soccer field . . . because of his outstanding play throughout the entire season he re- ceived a membership in the 8lock Club . . . he looks forward to playing with Mr. Dono- ghuc's men at USF. PARKER, WILLIAM L. In his two years at SI. Bill has played thirties basketball for wh.eh he was awarord a membership in the exclusive Block Club . . . was an active worker in the IRC . . . and helped make Heaven Can Wait a success by serving on the stage crew. PASHA, GEORGE W. Often seen around the streets of SI wheel- ing madly in any one of his numerous cars, George was an active little man . . . in ihe IRC . . . debating circles . . . Frosh Elocu- tion . . . talent shows . . and Sodality Glee Club . . plus the fact he was veep of 4D. PASSAGLIA, JAMES P. Jim was one of the Wildcats' best base- ballers for three successive seasons ... as a frosh on the JV nine . . and later moving up to the big time for two years ... he also swam and tooted the trumpet in the band for eight semesters. PATTERSON, JOHN R. During three of his four years at SI, Jack's face appeared in the band lineup . . as a freshman he was famous in forensic spheres ... he hopes to bring his trumpet and himself to USF next term. PELOSI, RONALD V. Typically Ignatian m spirit and action, ami- able Ron won a reputation as one of Si's finest actors . . . in the limelight he per- formed excellently m both Room Service and Heaven Can Wait . . . in sports Ron was a play maker on the Wildcat football field, serving on both the JV and varsity squads. PIPP, THOMAS J. Tom came to SI as a Holy Name graduate . . . between his studies and his after school work, he was kept on the go during his school years ... as a lower classman he found time to play a considerable bit of basketball. POWERS. DANIEL G. After entering SI, Dan immediately made a name for himself by his skill on the basket- ball court . . . with three years of light- weight experience behind him, Dan made the All-City and the All-Catholic five . . . for his fine work with the casaba he was made a member of the Block Club . . he also found time to work for the IRC . . . and help make the Trophy Ball a success by serving on the dance committee QUINLAN, RICHARD J. Rusty as he was known by his pals, was active not only in sports, but also in many school organizations . a member of the JV basketball team . . . two years of light- weight baseball . . and a year on the varsity track occupied his time on the sports fields of SI ... he was a faithful member of both the Sodality and Sane . . . sang in several talent shows . . . was a debater . . . and represented SI at 8oy's State, acting as Justice of the Supreme Court.