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

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FR. O’ROURKE, S.J. QUESTION: Do you think that the seniors of this year have measured up to the seniors of the past? ANSWER: Yes, the seniors have measured up to the past, under the circumstances. They have shown good spirit and are a group we can be proud of. 1. Remember those hot days in November? Everybody was always in such a hurry to get back into class. 2. Fine, fine, Ravella. Where’s your noon pass, Beverly? SOME BASIC STATISTICS ON THE S. I. SENIOR ► There are 202 seniors at St. Ignatius. ► The average senior is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 158 pounds, has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and is 17 years old. 51.2% of the seniors participated in the S.l. sports program this past year. ► The percentage of seniors working after school has dwindled during the past 10 years; now it is 10.8 %. ► The S.l. senior estimates that he spends an average of 1.5 hours studying each night; time spent in slumber, 7.6 hrs. ► Though studies seemed to be more difficult this year, the senior class maintained an average of 84.3% in all subjects during the fall semester. ► Seniors seem to be more social now, with 16.3% going steady. ►91.8% of S.l. seniors plan to attend college next year. More than half of these, 58.2%, will attend a Catholic college. 7

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WHAT THE S. I. SENIOR HAS ACCOMPLISHED LEADERSHIP THROUGH RESPONSIBILITY Reviewing the academic year, we may call to mind some of the outstanding highlights in which the Class of '$8 played a dominate role. These were: the S.H. rally-mixer, the Sodality shipwreck dance, the con- stant productivity of the art committee, the spirit for the S.H. and Washington basketball and football games, the faithfulness of the Sane members, the leadership of the Student body officers, and the de- pendability of the Block Club. Such are the stars which shone most brightly. The record of accomplishment is also composed of less spectacular events. The dull but necessary tasks which ore an integral part of high school activity were performed competently and generously by the graduates. The long hours of work after classes and on weekends were burdens that were borne capably. THE SPIRIT OF COOPERATION This year, for the first time since the present gradu- ates were freshmen, the school had to adjust to a completely new administration with new policies an new methods. The secret to success, co-opera- tion, was quickly found and was rewarded by a 100 per cent return. This year, too, was the first time in four years in which St. Ignatius did not produce a championship football or basketball team. Although these teams were certainly suc- cessful, the impetus that an early sports champion- ship provides to school spirit was absent. These circumstances were hindrances that the leaders of the student body had to overcome, and it is the opinion of the school officers and administrators that the seniors performed a commendable job. A DEGREE OF MATURITY The S.l. Senior will remember himself, when on the threshold of high school, as a bit bewildered, perhaps somewhat rebellious, certainly childish in manners and attitudes. But now he suddenly finds himself on the threshold of an even greater adven- ture — that of answering the challenge of the world. He secs in himself the beginnings of a complete ma- turity, for his body, mind, and moral convictions have become stronger, more set in the pattern that will characterize his activities for the remainder of his life. And these qualifies, he realizes, he owes, in good part, to the institution at Turk and Stanyon. These characteristics have developed with the aid of St. Ignatius High — a gift he can never fully re- pay. As the men of the Class of '58 go out to meet the challenge of the world, they should consider St. Ignatius as a maturing phase in their lives, a place full of the wonderful experiences, the unforgettable memories, and the sense of accomplishment that will linger when these days of high school are deeply rooted in the past. FR. CARLIN, S.J. QUESTION: Do you think that student government did a good job this year? ANSWER: Yes, the student body leaders functioned well as a unit and did their work without prod- ding. As a result, there was a fine spirit shown at all of the major student activities by the student body. FR. LEONARD, S.J. QUESTION: Fr. Leonard, since you know all of us so well, briefly how would you charac- terize the Class of '58? ANSWER: The Class of '58 is generous, sincere, religious, and silly. It is a class that is definitely college minded, one with high ambitions.

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• . i en tovette, performed duties well as president of C.S.F. 18. Jack Taber, an outstanding Ignatian swimmer. 19. Jim Duckworth (His picture almost ap- peared on the IGNATION'S cover. He's editor.) 20. Tom Colton, holds many records as pole vaulter. Look out, Gutowski! 21. Paul Abad, long acclaimed as one of the ablest scholars at S.l. 22. Tipton Cohen, revered for his '41 Plymouth which lacked one thing, brakes. 23. Bill O'Connor, the Forum's outstanding Senior speaker. 24. Larry Kaaha, Prexy of the revital- ized Block Club. 25. Jim Downey, hard working Vice- President of the student body. 26. Fred Baer, Editor- in-chief of INSIDE SI. 27. Ed DeAntoni, famous for his wit, speed, and '57 Shopping News Award. 28. Mike Murphy, the outstanding member of the '57 varsity football team. 29. Greg Schmid, two year winner of the Most Courageous Player Trophy. 30. Jim Richman, hard working member of some of S.I.'s better teams. 31. Phil Dunn, especially remembered for his portrayal of Richard III. 32. Don Leonardini, one of the best hitters in the A.A.A. MOIM n OA OQ :SU3NI10V]H 8 t