St Joseph High School - Magnet Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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Rocco Gianvecchio Roccy exercised his ability for leadership as Prefect of the So- dality, Vice-President in his freshman and junior years, and Treasurerin his sophomore year. This five-foot-five guard of the basketball team had two suc- cessful varsity years, gaining a letter for each season. Arlene Kujawa Kootch , Co-Prefect of the Sodality, has always taken her school work seriously. Her re- ward was the honor of being named Valedictorian of her class. Besides loving to dance, she is an ardent supporter of the basketball team and a cheer- leader for two years. The Song is Ended, but the Memory Lingers On Left to right: Mary Lou McDonnell, Roccy GianveCChi0. Larry Hammond, Arlene Larrucea, Arlene Kuyawa, and Edward Barrera Cseatedj. s Arlene Larrucea Arlene is not only Salutato- rian of her class and Co-Editor of the Magnet, but also a mem- ber of the Glee Club, an ardent follower of the team and an actress of some note. Her viva- cious personality and sparkling humor belie any fear of an aca- demic drudge . Lawrence Hammond A smooth dancer, mischiev- ous, wittv - these words de- scribe Larry, an active parti- cipant in sports, mainly basket- ball. He has been active in dra- matics since his Freshman year. He is Treasurer of Our Lady's Sodality and Associate Editor of the Magnet. Larry spends his spare time in Dreamland . Edward Barrera Slim is the class nominee for the boy most likely to be- come President. He is Presi- dent of the Credit Union, Presi- dent of the Altar Boys, Co- Editor of the Magnet, and Sec- retary of the Sodality. Yet Ed is always ready for a laugh or a song. Mary Lou McDonnell Meet Mac , the spirit of the class of ,'52 . This happy-go- lucky, red-headed Irishman has managed, between pranks and penalties, to become Associate Editor of the yearbook, to par- ticipate in dramatics and still maintain a place among the honor students.

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Thomas Lewis As President of the Senior Class, Tom showed real leader- ship. His wit and love of com- edy, especially his ability to im- personate, has made his num- bers popular at the school par- ties. He uses this talent to pro- mote shoe sales. His pet peeve is getting up! Gerald F leminger Coming to St. Joseph in the fifth grade, jerry immediately became an altar boy. This Sen- ior-class Treasurer and Student Council Vice-President has been interested in sports, both as player and spectator. His favor- ite sport is fishing, especially trout fishing in some swift stream. Ruth Vargas Ruthie , Vice-President of the Horizon Club and an ardent sports fan, was chosen as a member of the Basketball Queen's Court. She loves to make clothes and enjoys hear- ing popular music. On Christ- mas Eve she was the Blessed Virgin in the Nativity tableau. Whittle While You Work Senior class officers, left to right: Gerald Fleminger. Treasurerg Ruth Vargas, Secretaryg Thomas Lewis, President, and Robrt Loviska, Vice-President. Robert Loviska Bob, a six-foot blond, has difficulty finding a place in which to stretch his feet, but as Center he had little difficulty in finding the hoop on the bas- ketball court. As auditor , he reviewed Second Year English. His dependability caused him frequently to fill the position of monitor. ,, ,, ,

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Elva Ceja Portraying a flirtatious twin in one Senior play, and a mournful, serious young wom- an in the other, Elva proved her ability to adapt herself to any occasion. Her lovely voice has made her an active member of the Glee Club. She enjoys mys- tery stories and football. Aurelio Guzman Lilo',, the Caruso of the Sen- ior Class, uses his rich tenor voice to praise God in singing the Mass and in participating in Glee Club activities. He is also a faithful Altar Boy and a loyal Sodalist. Aurelio hopes to enter the Seminary, though he seldom mentions it. Robert Freeman Bob, quiet and reserved even among his friends, surpris- ed everyone when he captured the leading male role in the Senior play. He loves the out- of-doors. Hunting is his favor- ite sport but he plays baseball and basketball. Mom's apple pie is his choice in foods. Barbara Maziarz Babs comes from down St. Ritals way. Her quiet reserved manner disappears as soon as someone chances to tickle her, or the strains of a polka reach her ears. Crocheting is her hobby, Benson her favorite au- thorg blue her choice in colors. Rosemary Countegan Rosie',, as French as the Seine River, loves to dance. Her thrill for the year was when she was selected as senior attendant for the Homecoming. She be- longs to the Glee Club and is active in the Horizon Club. After graduation she plans to become a telephone operator. Now is Ike Hour Left to right: Ronald Ezop, Robert Freeman, Rosemary Countegan, Elva Ceia, Barbara Maziarz, and Aurelio Guzman Ronald Ezop Butch is President of the Student Council and a member of the Sodality. Baseball being his favorite sport, he managed to attain a varsity position on the team in his Senior year. He plans to wear the blue uniform of the United States Navy after graduation.