St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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THOMAS L. GAVAN As a magician, Tom alw-ays had something up his sleeve. Tom was a member of the Camera, Radio, cmd Art Clubs. ln his last year he became chemistry lab assistant. He was a figure to be looked up to, not only in stature. but as a giant fig-u-re of lgnatian spirit. WILLIAM P. GILMORE Big Bil-l was a four-year Sodal- ist, a Radio Club man, and an intramuralist. A three-year de- bater, Guillaume and his part- ner won the sophomore champion- ship and were semi-finalists in the Bolurdaloue Tourney. A shitty boxer'with a long reach, he has been a finalist in three years ot battling in the squared circle. ROBERT D. GILLIS Bob strolled through his high school days with the e-ase of a man of security. Class treasurer in his second year. Bob played -all intramurals and was a two-year pugilist. ROBERT F. GILMORE In junior year, Bob took his first crack at debating and with Tom Shea as a partner he came up with a championship in the Bourdaloue Tournament. A child of Mary tor all tour years. Bob played lightweight football and was a Radio Club member. A cun- ning pugilist, he won a champion- ship in freshman year, and has punched his way to the semi-finals for the last two years. 1 ROBERT J. GILL ln sophomore year, Bob was chosen treasurer of his class. A Lightie footballer, he was a three- year Sodalist, two-year second honor man., and a persevering mis- sion collector for three years. A magici-an, Bob learned his sleight- of-hand from Father Gillespie. FRANCIS A. GNIZAK A great fellow. well liked by those who knew him, Frank could always be depended on to help in any class activity. A four-year honor man, Frank was an ardent Sodalist in his third and fourth years.

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JOHN D. FITZGERALD Fitz in his spare time stayed with sports. ln his senior year he joined the varsity football squad. In the- short time he played, he drew many a cheer from his Heights admirers. Don also played intramur-al baseball and football. ALBERT J. FOWLER A Sodalist, boxer, and intrepid member of intramural teams. Buddy won many friends at Ignatius by his pleasant drawl and quiet sense of humor. He was also a valuable 'member of the frosh football squad. JAMES R. FOOS A part-time Sodalist and Magic Club member, Fuzzy kept the boys in 4-F on the alert. A great physicist, he is hoping to be an engineer. Jim also kept himself busy with boxing and intramural baseball. HUBERT J. FORREY With the aid of many of his friends, Bugs contributed plenty of spirit to Ignatius cheering sec- tion. Not only did he contribute his spirit to Ignatius in the stands, but also on the Lightie eleven his first two years. Besides gaining recognition for his class in intra- mura-ls, he won second honors in .his first year. i L l i JAMES E. FOERSTNER High honor man and four-year Sodalist, Jim was president of the Sophomore Debaters. He also ioined the Camera, Radio, Cl-assic, Magic, and Stamp Clubs. ln in- tramurals Jim distinguished him- self on the hardwood, played sec- ond base, and boxed. WALTER N. GALVIN Whether it was advice or a cigarette to be had, Walt was always obliging. He played varsity basketball in his third year. was also a frosh footb-aller, a first- and second-year boxer. and a distin- guished intram-uralist.

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5 . l, 2 i L.. 4 cHAni.es A. sooo! Charlie combined in himself the qualities necessary for honors in physics and the know-how to cope with -a radio. He was a four-year Sodalist, Magic and Ra- dio Club member. Charlie, who won honors for four years, was another 'of those faithful fans who kept the flame of Ignatius spirit burning. JOHN D. HAYES A courageous gent, John braved the dangerous tr-avel thro-ugh an uncharted wilderness in commut- ing daily from his home in Elyria to Ignatius High. A Sodalist and a lightweight footballer, Long John fought his way to a cov- eted championship in the boxing shows of l946 and l9-47. l GERALD J. HAGERTY A four-year Sodalist and first- honor man, Pete gained recog- nition not only at Ignatius but all over the city for his finesse as a magician. A member of the Radio, Classics and Debating Clubs. he was also the great financier of 4-A. JOHN J. HANLEY From the pastures of the far West Side came Red to pep up the school with his enthusiastic spi-rits. He was a great fan of Father Steiskal's Radio Club. DANIEL D. GRAPENTIEN A quiet student who never let anything bother him, Dan was a true lover of physics. He was a member of the Camera and Radio Clubs, entered the boxing tourna- ment in his first year. and gained second honors in his first and third years. LOUIS P. HEHMAN Louie, a loyal Heightsian, played football with the Lighties and all intramurals. His favorite sport, how-ever, is asking questions. Draft Bait's life 'ambition is to make a million dollars. l l l 4