St Josephs Academy - Twin Towers Yearbook (Collegeville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1943 volume:

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE RENSSELAER INDIANA The Twin Towers of Sf. Joseph The last curtain call.” For us these words are weighty with meaning as we walk, diploma in hand, from out the blessed shades of the Twin Towers into a world of many spectres. But now we stop a moment to look at Twin Toivers and to think of our friends and the life we have come to know, to love, and which we must now all-too-soon leave behind. The last curtain call.” But the shades of the Twin Towers will follow us — two Towers pointed upward, ever. lain lo-weAA, St, D i pUpl Academy Annual m3 St. fjoAepivi CoOecje P. 6., GaLLeyeiUlle PenAA laesi, Dndiana DEDICATION We, the Class of 1943, sincerely dedicate this year’s Twin Towers to our loyal and true friend, Father Bernard J. Scharf, C.PP.S. Always, Father has proved himself to be an inspiring guide to the student body. Stern, yet sym¬ pathetic, just yet kind, his understanding of boys is keen, and the efforts he has made toward our happiness during our stay at St. Joseph’s Academy are innumerable. For the past two years Father Scharf has been Dean of Students and Director of the Yearbook. Fie is also professor of Fiistory and Civics in the Academy. Through his in¬ genuity and energy Twin Towers was successfully launched last year. Only after we have left these home-like walls, Father, will the full impact of your direction and teaching be seen. Many will be the time, we feel certain, when a remembered admonition or a word of encouragement which you give us now will point the way through some confused labyrinth or some dark hour. We render this issue of the Annual to you as a token of gratitude for a debt which we, at the most, can but slightly repay. THE El ASS OF 43 PRESENTS ouir HIGH SCHOOL DAYS DIRECTED BY: His Excellency .John F. Noll, D.D. Very Rev. Joseph M. Marling, C.PP.S., Pli.D. Very Rev. Aloys H. Dirksen, C.PP.S., S.T.D. PRODUCED BY: The Faculty CAST : Senior Class —- Student Body SETTING: St. Joseph’s Campus TIME : 1942 - 1943 INTERLUDES: Organizations Athletics His Excellency, John F. Noll, D.D Bishop of Fort Wayne ' r May God continue to shower His manifold blessings upon St. Joseph’s Academy, its faculty, and its student body.” + John Francis Noll, Bishop of Fort Wayne. Very Rev. Joseph M. Marling, C.PP.S., Pli.D. Provincial, American Province, Society of the Precious Blood It is a pleasure to greet the students of St. Joseph’s Academy and to con¬ gratulate them, especially the gradu¬ ating seniors, upon completion of their academy work.” V. Rev. Aloys H. Dirksen C T O R S The members of the Staff of Twin Toiuers are to be congratulated on the edition of their 1943 Yearbook. It reflects glory not only on the stu¬ dents in general, but also on the faculty who have manifested such a keen in¬ terest in their development.” V. Rev. Joseph M. Marling Very Rev. Aloys H. Dirksen, C.PP.S., S.T.D. President, St. Joseph’s College Walter T. Pax, C.PP.S., Ph.D. Ac ad €7) x if P v ii i c ip a 1 Latin and Mathematics Rev. Bernard J. Sciiarf, C.PP.S., M.A. Dean of Students, Year-Book Manager American History and Civics HB Father Ii depiionse Rapp Public Speaking Father Edward Roof Athletic Director Latin U C E R S Father Fred Fehrenbacher History Fated Raphael Gross English Religion Father Rufus Esser English Typing Father Thomas Grotenratit English History Fattier Norman Koller Religion Father Ambrose Heiman English Father Joseph Otte Religion Father Charles Robbins Greek Religion Father Clarence Schuerman Librarian -• Father Norman Heckman Chemistry Brother .John Marling Mathematics Aeronautics Physics Father Henry Martin Biology Father Edward Maziarz Mathematics Dr. Theodore Frank Spanish Mr. Richard Scharf Bookkeeping- Health Physical Education Mr. Paul Tonner Music S T C L A OF 4 3 JAMES CARNEY Transfer, Marysville, Ohio, 4; Newman Club, Executive Committee, 4; President, 4; Play Cast, 4 , K Y $ Wmw ' ' OSCAR COMANDELLA Newman Club, 3; Intramurals, 3 lift X || EDMUND JOSEPH Newman Club, Treasurer, 3, Critic, 4; Play Cast, 3, 4; Acolytes Club, 4; Club Room Manager, 3, 4; Intra- murals, 3, 4; Class Officer, Vice-President, 4 RICHARD LATENDRESSE Newman Club, Executive Committee, 3, 4; Basketball, 3 ; Intramurals, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Presi¬ dent Senior Class m GERALD LEAHY Newman Club, 3, 4; Acolytes Club, 3, 4; Basketball, 3; Baseball, 3; Play Cast, 3, 4; Intramurals, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Class Officer, Secretary, 4 JAMES McHUGH Newman Club, 3, Executive Committee 4; Acolytes Club, 3, 4; Play Cast, 4; Manager of Basketball, 4; Foot¬ ball, 4; Monogram Club, 4 JOHN MALLOCK Newman Club, 3; Club Room Manager 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Intramurals, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Class Officer, Treasurer, 4 JAMES QUINL1 VAN Newman Club, 3, Secretary, 4; Acolytes Club, 3, 4; Farley Stamp Club, 2, 3; Play Cast, 3, 4; Tntramurals, 3; Basketball, 4; Monogram Club, 4 EDWARD McELUOY Newman Club, Executive Committee, 3, President, 4; Acolytes Club, President, 3, Secretary, 4; Farley Stamp Club, 2, 3; Academy Editor, 3, 4; Play Cast, 3, 4; Club Room Manager, 3 ; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Football, 4; Monogram Club, 4. ROBERT McNAMARA Newman Club, 3, Executive Committe, Treasurer, 4; Acolytes Club, 3 ; Academy Sports Editor, 3, 4; Play Cast, 4; Base¬ ball, 2, 3; Football, 4; Intramurals, 3 , 4; Monogram Club, 4 JAMES RICH ART Newman Club. 3. 4; Intramurals. Basketball, 4; Baseball. 3. 4 f ' Pj ROBERT MEINERS Newman Club, 3; Farley Stamp Club, 1, 2; Baseball Manager, 2, 3; Bas¬ ketball, 3, 4; Monogram Club, Treasurer, 4 O . o ; V : ’ ROBERT RICHERT Newman Club, 3, Vice-President, 4; Basketball, 3, Captain, 4; Football, 4; Academy Editor, 4; Monogram Club, President, 4 GEORGE TONNER Day Student; Newman Club, 4 JOHN WUNDERLICH Newman Club, 3, 4; Acolytes Club, 3, President, 4; Play Cast, 3, 4; Club Room Manager, 4; Basket¬ ball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, Captain, 4: Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4 RICHARD SCHULTHETS Transfer, Lincoln High, Vincennes, Indiana, 4; Newman Club, 4; Mid- Term Collegian ROBERT VINCENT Newman Club, 3, Executive Com¬ mittee, 4; Intramurals, 3, 4; Base¬ ball, 3, 4; Basketball, 4; Football 4; Monogram Club, 4 THE CRYSTAL GAZER Ah, it’s nice just to sit here and dream. 1 don’t like the work, unusual as it is, but—well, what can a fellow do when he has the power to see far into the future and far into the past? Ah, me! Fifteen years ago today I graduated from St. Joseph’s. Now, what would the mem¬ bers of the Class of ’43 be doing? I think I’ll just sit here and find out what my old pals are doing . . . The cloudy mist is forming . . . Yes, I will have no trouble today, the reception is good. Now, who in the world could be here? Why, Leahy . . . Gerry Leahy, you’re a successful movie star. And who is that gorgeous looking star over there? .... Shirle.y Temple? You really are going places. Why, Gerry, I remem¬ ber when you and I were on the same set back at St. Joe. Those were the good old days. Slowly the fog lifts, now it is gone. Too bad you, too, can’t hear their voices as I do, but you see you’re just a mere human, while I . . .? Well, you know . . . Let’s see what Jerry Cleary is doing. Now be sure not to disturb me this time. My, oh my, what is that luscious smell? There he is. Where am T? The Waldorf Astoria? And you, head chef? Well, Jerry, I’ll have to have you ask me up to dinner some evening. What is that smell? Your new concoction? A drink called “Pink Elephants?” What? Next Sunday eve¬ ning? O.K., it’s a date. This idea may prove to be more profitable than I thought. Wait! What’s this? 1 didn’t even concentrate and the ball is glowing. Who’s this? Bob? Bob Vincent! . . . You say you just made a lot of money? How? Made a shell-less egg ? Ha ! What good would a shell-less egg do ? Someone bought the formula for a million ? Bob, that’s PLENTY good. Say, this is no place for me, even if I am here in spirit, A battle field—and in the midst of a battle. Why, Bob McNamara! My old buddy. I heard you were a foreign correspondent . . . What, you’re too busy to talk now? You’re waiting for the big push, and you’re covering it? AVell, I won’t wait then. Some other time . . . Swish—quick, wasn’t it? What’s this? Car¬ negie Hall! All the people are coming out. Who was playing here tonight? You say Richard Schultheis was? Well, how was he . . . He broke a string on his bass fiddle and had to dis- tinue the performance? AVell, he won’t be in a mood to see any one now, so we will just move on. I suppose Pete Beltemacchi is still sitting on that pole on the Wool worth Building in New York. Pete just does it for the thrill of it. He got the idea when taking a picture on top of the Washington Monument. He has been sitting up there for 22 days. The record is 27. The crack of a bat, the roar of the crowd, and a clean triple is hit to left field. Let’s take a quick look into the dugout. What! It’s Bob Meiners. So you are managing the Cincinnati Reds now. Looks like you’re doing right well, judging by the score. You refused some kind of an offer as President of the National League? Well, old boy, best of luck. “1, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4; Up-down, all the way down to the floor. That’s it.” What did 1 bump into here? An exercising program? Well, Curly Comandella! You say you have to get to work? This is just a hobby? You work as construction manager of the Crosley Corpora¬ tion ? Some time if the sound is loud enough, some of it might get through, you see I cracked my crystal ball about three weeks ago. My nephew tells me that Mr. J. McHugh has just been made Secretary of State of the Ohio Legislature. I never thought of Mac as a politician, although he always was a good public speaker. I know Mac will go far in politics. Where shall I go from here ? Whoa! Can’t forget Eddie Joe . . . Hi, Eddie, how are you? Terrible? You say you just lost your whole chain of stores by the cyclone that just passed through Illinois? You say you are trying to make a comeback? You’ve only got five million to start with? AYell, as far as I’m concerned you will make a very successful comeback. Bob Richer! is in the submarine division of the Navy. He’s some where out in the Pacific at the present time. You remember that big wreck of the U.S.S. Dolphin. AVell, Bob was in that boat at the time. I was reading about it in The Daily, and they played him up as a really courageous man. He saved the whole crew and then almost lost his own life going after the ship’s mascot, a Puma Cub. Just the other day I saw the smiling, beaming face of Ed McElroy on a billboard. It seems he is a model for the Colgate Company. You know Ed was quite a hero after that last world war. He got the Congressional Medal of Honor. Oh 3 es, someone said Jim Quinlivan is in New York. . . . AVhoosh! Mr. Quinlivan can’t see me today? AVell, maybe you can tell me some¬ thing about him, seeing you’re his secretary . . . Going to become his wife, too? Well, my con¬ gratulations! He’s the best corporation lawyer in town? I knew Jim would come through with flying colors. Luck to both of you. About a year and a half ago T happened to bump into Richard Latendresse on the street. He’s the Senator from Indiana, you know. You could tell he had been working hard. AVe went to lunch, and then he said he had an important appointment, so I left him. Having received a check from my Aunt’s in¬ surance company, I decided to buy some new clothes. So I went up to La Belle’s place. One of the models came out, and who was it but Jim Richert. We talked a little while and he told me he was going to quit that job of modeling. He was going to marry the rich heiress, Madam A on Wearwell. Then he is going to take over her estate. AVell, Jim’s got a good head for business. We can’t dally here—my time is getting short. Br-r-r-r, even my spirit shivers at this. I’m our somewhere in the Atlantic on a battleship. Tnei e is somebody I recognize. Larry Doyle, and lie’s an Admiral, and in the U. S. Navy. Hi, Larry. You say it’s against the law to stowaway? Well, punish my spirit. Ho, ho! . . . They are having maneuvers now? AVell, I might find out a navy secret and talk in my sleep. This is Alabama. I move quick—not? Let’s go into this tobacco auction, I might get a free cigar. AVell, look who’s up there, Jack Mallock, tobacco auctioneer extraordinary. I’m going up and talk to him. Hi! Jack! How’s the wife and all the little kiddies? Fine? Now to Tokyo. I’d like to see how George Tonner is making out with his division of Peer¬ less Cleaners out there . . . Zip, and here we are. Say, George, how’s the cleaning business? Very bad? Why? All the Yanks cleaned up everything back in ’44, and nothing has ever been dirty since? Better luck in Berlin. Only time for two more. Let me see—Jerome Lange is not feeling so well at the moment. You know, he is the big stamp magnate who studies chemistry in his spare time. The day before yesterday p roved to be disastrous for Jerome. He had another accident in his private labora¬ tory. He’ll be O.K. in a couple of weeks. He’d better go in for botany. It’s much safer. Where can I go now? Jim Carney and his band are at the Chicago Theater. Here’s the stage door. Let’s go in. He hasn’t come in yet? And he won’t be in for several days? He’s forced down at Salt Lake City in the plane in which he transports his band. Let’s see, one more! Oh, yes, John J. Wuncler- lich. Zip, and away we go. Here we are at the weather bureau. Yep! you’re right, John J. is the best weather predictor in the state. Hardly ever fails. He always was reliable. I have to hurry and get dressed. Too tad you have to leave so soon. If you have any houses you want haunted, I know several parties who would be glad to take the job. Professionals, vou know. Well, time for the GREAT SAVAM1 to go to work. C-o-o-d E-v-e-n-i-n-g! JUNIOR CLASS To receive an education is a blessing, but to receive a Catholic edu¬ cation in a free country is a privilege for which the Junior Class is thankful. Back in 1940, the Class of ’44 was found to be the smallest in the Academy. This jinx seemed to follow it through the years. Upon registration last fall the members were surprised to find they were eight in number. The Newman Club did not find itself suffering, however, for lack of Junior talent. The play put on at the close of the first semester was carried through with the help of such Juniors as Dobe, Serewicz, Schul- theis, and Teaney. Three of those mentioned are now officers in the organization. What is lacking in quantity should have good quality.” This saying came true when the Men of ’44” took the laurels after the mid-year examinations for the highest class average. This fact proves that they have both school spirit and the will to succeed. The recent class elections reveal Charles Teaney as President, James Dobe, Vice-President, and Dave Clemens, Secretary and Treasurer. First Row (left to right): A. Schultheis, J. Welly, C. Teaney, A. LaHood, R. Gerstbauer. Second Row: A. Serewicz, D. Clemens, J. Dobe, J. Spresser. First Ro (left to right): C. Dennison, R. Imhoff, H. Spresser, E. Redden, R. Hermann, J. Carlos. Second Row: G. Ash, G. Smith, M. Cody, D. Maloney, W. Hawkrigg. Third Row: R. Pfister, R. Gildehaus, E. Mullins, R. Kemp, A. King, L. Schneider. SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore. Those who know the meaning of the word understand very well the task which this class is trying to accomplish—to learn more. And that is the prime ambition of the entire class. There are, however, quite a few athletes representing the Class of ’45 on the different varsity teams. On the football team are Mike Cody, Howard Spresser, Dick Hermann, Dick Imhoff, Joe Carlos, and Rudy Gildehaus. The basketball team was not as fortunate when it came to the number of sophomore athletes on its roster. Two, however, made the grade, Howard Spresser and Mike Cody, both of whom rendered valuable service to the varsity basketball cause. The class chose wisely when it elected the class officers. To fill the Presidency was chosen Howard Spresser. Vice-President is Dick Imhoff, and Earl Redden filled the chair as Secretary and Treasurer. First Row (left to right): R. Hummel, J. Thieme, N. Ascherman, C. Fecher, F. Ritter, W. Stolle, T. Degitz. Second Row: P. Hansen, J. Carlos, C. Steffes, J. King, P. Walsh, J. McGuan. Third Row: L. Bauman, G. McCullough, J. Hummel, A. Serewicz, R. Eder, D. Schloemer. FRESHMAN CLASS As true sons of Mother Church, the freshmen sought a Catholic edu¬ cation. They are finding it at St. Joseph’s Academy. On September 7, 1942, seventeen young men began their high school career at St. Joseph’s; at the beginning of the second semester two more students enrolled. The election of officers was the beginning of unity. As President the class elected Frank Ritter; as Vice-President, Robert Hummel; and Robert Eder and Con Fecher as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Both in scholastic standing and in athletic ability these Freshies” proved well above average. They held a scholastic average of which any class could be proud, for not a few showed their perseverance in studies by maintaining an average of A” throughout the year. On the bas¬ ketball floor six freshmen were found among the Reserves, and the rest on the various Intramural teams. To their high school career the class has given an enviable beginning. First Row (left to right: B. Royle, C. Alt, J. Hinders, M. Pelletier, V. Toeppe, W. Eil- erman, J. Tullio, G. DeMaro, E. Kalmanek. Second Row: J. Stang, J. Voelkl, R. Boccardi, P. Heckler, J. Gazda, R. Friedrichsen, J. Grothjan. Third Row: N. Landino, F. Hunnefeld, D. Serviss, R. Reimondo. Absent: A. Hanchak. COMMUNITY STUDENTS These twenty-one seniors joined the Academy in September, 1942, to complete the high school training begun at Brunnerdale Seminary, Canton, Ohio. Their course emphasizes Latin, Greek, and English. Upon graduation they will enter the college department as two-year Pre-Philosophy students. The Community students are eligible for Academy athletics, in which they participate. Those students who do not participate in Academy athletics, take part in the extensive Intramural program planned for them. Though scholastically under the Academy wing, the Community students reside in the newly built Xavier Hall. This hall affords the Community students with all the needed facilities. Father Falter served on the faculty at St. Joseph’s for the last ten years, teaching courses in religion, philosophy, and modern languages. Father Falter was killed November 8, 1942, as the troops to which he was attached were at¬ tempting a landing at Fadahla, near Casablanca, in North Africa. He was killed instantly by a piece of shrapnel shell. Father Falter is believed to be the first Amer¬ ican army chaplain to be killed in World War II. Long will Father be remembered for the good example he set while here at St. Joseph’s, and for his courageous, priestly work on the battle field. R. I. P. Appointed to the faculty of St. Joseph’s Col¬ lege in September, 1926, Father Knue soon be¬ came known as a priest of sterling character and as a most capable teacher. In June, 1937, he was appointed to the office of President, and in that capacity endeared himself to hundreds of alumni and friends of the College. As director of the Mission Band he was lo¬ cated at St. Charles Seminary from 193 8 until he was sent to Rome, Italy, in May, 1940, as a special delegate of the American Province of the Society of the Precious Blood. The loss to the classroom and to his friends brought about by his sudden death will not be easily filled. Father C. Ivnue RETREAT 1943 The Faculty of St. Joseph’s Academy strives to educate the students under its care in every way possible. No more important part of a stu¬ dent’s daily life is there than the religious. Mass is olfered each morning at 7:15 for the benefit of the boys. Always, the student is encouraged to conscientious performance of his duties as a Catholic. Every attempt is made to instill each boy with a personal love of Christ and ETis Church. One such attempt, and a great one, comes in the form of the Annual Retreat, which this year was held for the Academy in December. The Reverend Henry Druffel, C.PP.S., was the retreat-master. He had had much experience with boys and knew just exactly where their troubles lay and in what subjects they were most vitally interested. For three days, at appointed hours, the boys sat before the Blessed Sacrament and listened to Father Druffel’s witty anecdotes and sound spiritual advice. As a fitting climax to the retreat the boys went to Confession and received Holy Communion. It was an unforgettable sight to watch the boys, pew after pew, walk to the Communion rail to receive their God. They bowed their heads sincerely in adoration and thanksgiving for the graces granted them during these Days of Grace.” Brother Francis Hren, C.PP.S., came to St. Joseph’s Academy at the beginning of this aca¬ demic year from St. Charles Seminary, Cartha- gena, Ohio. At St. Joseph’s he was appointed supervisor of the dormitory and study hall. Brother has fulfilled his duties like a veteran. He was also assistant coach of St. Joseph’s Academy first six-man football team this year. Bird’s Eye View of the Camp Settina To Knowledge Gateway . The northern half of the Col¬ lege Administration Building— residence of St. Joseph’s Acad¬ emy students. Looking east from the main Academy entrance—one of the beauty spots of the campus. Xavier Hall—where the stu¬ dents preparing for the priest¬ hood in the Society of the Pre¬ cious Blood reside. Fieldhouse—where the Puma Cubs play their home basketball games. v I mm First Row (left to right): F. Ritter, C. Fecher, N. Ascherman, Rev. C. Robbins, C.PP.S., Club Moderator; E. Redden, J. Thieme, John Carlos. Second Row: R. Imhoff, R. Hermann, R. Hummel, J. Dobe, G. Smith, J. McGuan. Third Row: J. Quin- livan, A. Serewicz, M. Cody, G. Leahy, E. Mullins. Fourth Row: J. McHugh, J. Wunderlich, J. Lange, E. McElroy, H. Spresser, R. Eder. Absent from the picture: Jose Carlos, W. Hawkrigg, E. Joseph, D. Maloney. ACOLYTES CLUB The spirit of cooperation which is exhibited both on the athletic field and in the classroom does not terminate there. In religious matters as well the students of St. Joseph’s Academy are instilled with the true Catholic spirit, and being thus inspired they strive more and more to reach the goals offered to them by their Religion. Twenty-seven strong, the Acolytes Club is made up entirely of boys from the student body who wish to share more intimately in the service of God. Eligibility for this organization consists of knowing how to assist at Holy Mass and other religious services. The Acolytes are governed by Rev. Charles J. Robbins, C.PP.S., who is also the priest Sacristan. The officers for this year’s club are John Wunderlich, President, and Edward McElroy, Secretary. NEWMAN CLUB First Row: (left to right): J. Lange, J. Welly, E. McElroy, J. Quinlivan, J. McHugh. Second Row: A. Schultheis, C. Teaney, P. Beltamacchi, G. Leahy, D. Clemens, A. Serewicz. Third Row: R. McNamara, J. Dobe, R. Richert, R. Latendresse, E. Joseph, J. Wunderlich. Absent from picture: R. Gerstbauer, A. LaHood, J. Carney, O. Comandella, G. Tonner, R. Vincent. The Newman Club may be called the Dramatic Club of the Academy campus. It was founded in 1925, by those Seniors and Juniors who were interested in Dramatics and Public Speaking. The Newman Club’s first semester production, His Father’s Son,” was put on in January, and met with pleasing success. The play was a three-act comedy by Gladys Gridgham. The Club itself is under the leadership of the officers, who themselves are subordinates of their Moderator, Father Robert Koch. The officers are: Edward McElroy, president; Robert Richert, vice-president; Jamse Quinlivan, secretary; Jerome Lange, treasurer; Edmund Joseph, critic; Robert McNamara, John Mallock, and Robert Vincent, compose the executive committee. Father Koch has been moderator of the Newman Club since September 26, 1937. Under his direction such hne plays as Page Asa Bunker,” Grade,” and What A Night,” were staged. It is Father Koch who has made the Newman Club such a success. First Row (left to right): R. Gildehaus, R. Meiners, G. Leahy, J. Dobe, J. Hinders. Second Row: R. Scharf, Club Moderator; F. Hunnefeld, R. Latendresse, R. Richert,R. McNamara, J. Wunderlich. Third Row: J. McHug;h, P. Bletamacchi, M. Cody, J. Quinlivan, H. Spresser. Absent: J. Mallock, E. McElroy, R. Vincent. MONOGRAM CLUB Twin Toivers of ’43 is very proud to claim the first print of the Monogram Club. This organization has been talked about and wanted for many years. The live wire” behind this organization was Coach Richard Scharf. He laid the foundation and helped the letter-men or¬ ganize the club. We wish this new club luck and we hope that it will grow stronger as the years go by. The officers are: Robert Richert, President; Gerald Leahy, Vice-Presi¬ dent; James Dobe, Secretary, and Robert Meiners, Treasurer. First Row (left to right): J. Welly, C. Teaney, J. Dobe, J. Wunderlich, E. McElroy, R. Hummel, E. Joseph. Second Row: R. McNamara, J. Malloch, G. Leahy, P. Beltamacchi, R. Latendresse, R. Gildehaus. Absent from picture: M. Cody. THE YEARBOOK All the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players. They have their exits and their entrances and each man in his life plays many parts.” This year’s Twin Towers is the most complete annual ever published by St. Joseph’s Academy. It records one act in the lives of Academy students. The actual work on this edition was done by the members of the staff themselves. Many changes were made in the general makeup of the book, several features were added and some were discontinued. The staff, under the direction of Father Scharf, has worked to give you a presentable log” of the 1942-’43 St. Joseph’s. May Twin Towers help you to retain memories which dare not be blacked-out ever. THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief. J. Wunderlich Assistant Editor.E. McElroy Assistant Editor J. Dobe Business Manager E. Joseph Art Editor.P. Beltemacchi Sports Editor R. McNamara Asst. Sports Editor. M. Cody Club Editor.J. Mai lock Asst. Club Editor.G. Leahy Social Editor .J. Welly Local Editor R. Latendresse Junior Editor.C. Teaney Sophomore Editor R. Gildehaus Freshman Editor.R. Hummel ■ I . CLUB ROOMS Let’s go to the smoking room” is one of the most common sugges¬ tions heard on the campus. In these club rooms the majority of the students congregate to discuss recent events and future activities. Here are the ping-pong and pool tables, which most of the time are in full use. Also found here is the radio, by means of which the students keep up with their favorite programs and bands. Bridge, the favorite card game of most of the boys, is enjoyed in both rooms. Both of the club rooms are under the efficient management of John Mallock, John Wunderlich, and Edmund Joseph. Most heard expression in the smoking room: Butts on that cigarette.” FATHER ROOF Father Edward Roof is in his sixth year as director of athletics at St. Joseph’s. During his directorship the Academy teams have surged slowly and steadily to a posi¬ tion of recognition. The players on the various teams are inspired by Father’s in¬ terest in their personal welfare. A game is rarely played without Father Roof being- close by to keep the players in high spirits with Ids untiring encouragement before, during, and after the games. Father Roof is the greatest “Cub” fan and the truest friend. DICK SCHARF Mr. Richard Scharf has been head coach at St. Joseph’s Academy for the last three years. In this time he has turned out some very good teams. “Dick,” as he is known among the fellows, teaches Ids team to play hard, clean ball, and to take defeat when it comes with good grace. He is well liked by the players and they always give their best when he calls upon them. Dick does not content himself with fashioning a fight¬ ing machine in the particular sport but goes deeper. Because of the ideals he in¬ stilled. many of those he tutored are living fine Christian, gentlemanly lives. First Row (left to right): E. McElroy, J. Mallock, J. Wunderlich, J. Dobe, R. Vincent. Second Row: Mgr. R. Meiners, J. Richare, H. Spresser, A. Ruschau, J. Joseph, G. Leahy, R. McNamara, Coach R. Scharf. BASEBALL Students desiring to try out for the varsity baseball team report to the fieldhouse this afternoon.” With this notice from Coach Scharf, one of the best teams in St. Joseph’s Academy history started its season. The 1942 Cub nine compiled an enviable record with seven victories and only one defeat. Their victories were over Oxford and Reynolds twice, and Remington, Goodland, and St. John of Ottawa, Ohio, each once. The Cubs lone defeat came in the final game of the season when they made an over-night trip to Lima, Ohio, to play St. Rose. It was a hard-fought extra-inning contest, and was decided by two fortunate breaks for St. Rose. The highlight of the year was a triple play that the Cubs executed on a ground ball against Reynolds. The play went from Wunderlich-Mallock-Dobe to McElroy. At the conclusion of the season twelve players were awarded mono¬ grams for their stellar play. Among those stalwarts were: Ray Camp, hard hitting centerfielder, whose 410 batting average led the Cub batters; Bob Hall and Gearald Leahy, leftfielder and rightfielder, respectively, both with batting averages above 300 and invaluable on defense; John Wunderlich, who batted 313 and played a bang-up game at shortstop all season; Dobe, McElroy, and Mallock, all did much for the team’s offense and defense. The pitching staff of Ruschau, Joseph, and Capt. Gavin allowed but 34 hits between them in eight games, for an average of only 4.25 hits per game. The team owes much to Coach Scharf for its successful season. His hard work and the many sacrifices made during the baseball season should be highly commended. First Row (left to right): Mgr. D. Clemens, M. Cody, R. Imhoff, C. Steffes, R. Vincent, J. Carlos, R. Hermann, A. Serewicz, Capt. J. Wunderlich, Asst. Mgr. E. Redden. Second Row: Coach R. Scharf, R. Richert, R. Gildehaus, E. McElroy, H. Spresser, P. Beltamacchi, R. Eder, R. McNamara, J. McHugh. FOOTBALL The first six-man football team in the history of St. Joseph’s, after losing its first game, was given no other chance to prove itself. And we must, therefore, look toward next year’s prospects for a real test. Al¬ though there will be only three returning lettermen—Gildehaus, Spresser and Cody—the team will be strengthened by present ineligibles, Mullins, Welly, and by returning players, Steffes, Imhoff, Hermann, Eder, and Carlos. All these men should (prophetically speaking) combine to form a highly promising aggregation, one that will make history for the Academy gridiron. BASKETBALL First Row (left to right): C. Steffes, J. Thieme, J. McGuan, W. Stolle, C. Fecher, F. Ritter, R. Eder, J. Hummel. Second Row: F. Hunnefeld, M. Cody, R. Meiners, J. Wunderlich, Capt. R. Richert. Third Row: Mgr. J. McHugh, H. Spresser, E. Kalmanek, J. Dobe, H. Hinders, R. Vincent, 0. Comandella, J. Quinlivan, J. Richart, E. McElroy, Asst. Mgr. C. Teaney. St. Joseph’s Puma Cub cage aggregation finished the 1942-’43 season with a rather fine record of nine victories and the same number of defeats. With the excellent coaching of Mr. Scharf the Cubs were able to outsmart” many of the teams that were expected to beat them. The team was composed mostly of seniors who cooperated splendidly with one another. Dick managed to teach the players a few tricks which they frequently executed to great advantage. The Cubs opened their season with a 27-19 setback at the hands of Goodland. Bob Meiners was high scorer of the game with 7 points to his credit. Paced by Jim Dobe’s 12 points, the Cubs next took an easy victory from Brook, 23-14. St. Joseph made a trip to near-by Rensselaer and received their second defeat at the hands of the Rensselaer Bombers 3 1-24. The Cubs led during the first half, but succumbed under a Bomber second-half rally. Again the Cubs played Brook and beat them, this time 42-40. The final game before the holidays saw the Irish at Fort Wayne triumph over the Cubs 43-31. Capt. Bob Richert again led the Cub scoring as he did in the Brook and Rensselaer games. After the Christmas vacation the Cubs got revenge for their earlier setback at the hands of Goodland by defeating them in their second encounter 22-20. Bob Meiners’ seven points was high for the Cubs. The Sectional Champs, Remington, took a heartbreaking game away from the Cubs 20-19. It was an overtime contest with Goad of Reming¬ ton sinking a free-throw with but seven seconds remaining to be played in the overtime period. Mt. Ayr handed the Cubs their fifth defeat two nights later 30-13. DeMotte was victim number four for the clawing Cubs 42-20. Capt. Richert scored 19 points. At Hammond, the Cubs lost to Central Catholic in a free-scoring game 63-44. John Wunderlich led the Cub offensive attack with 12 points. The Mt. Ayr quintet again defeated the Cub, but this time by only five points, 39-34. In an overtime contest Kentland fell before the rush of St. Joseph’s, 30-28. St. Joseph’s Ca rdinal and Purple next made an over-night trip to Rockford, Illinois, where they downed St. Thomas, 37-30. Capt. Bob Richert took individual scoring honors with 19 points. Hammond vis¬ ited the St. Joseph fieldhouse for their second meeting with the Cubs. This game was a bit different from their first encounter, with Hammond barely eking out a 36-30 victory over an inspired and fighting Cub five. C. C. of South Bend invaded Collegeville with an impressive record of 10 victories and only 2 defeats. But the snarling Cubs dealt them a third defeat, 3 8-28. Wunderlich hit for 12 points to lead the Cub attack. The Cubs next avenged the defeat Rensselaer handed them earlier in the season, winning 32-18, with Capt Richert piling up 18 points. Nine days later the Cubs met DeMotter in the Sectional Tourney and beat them 39-32. Wunderlich and Richert led the Cub scoring. The next da y Teft High surprised everyone by upsetting the favored Cub squad 3 3-30. This eliminated the Cubs from the tourney and proved to be their final game. The Cubs were led by Capt. Richert, who did a very good job and led the Cub scorers with 188 points. John Wunderlich came next with 96 points. Johnny was one of the valuable assets to the team and did much toward helping the squad obtain a five hundred average. Bob Meiners made a surprising improvement over last year and proved him¬ self valuable to the team. Hunnefeld, Quinlivan, Dobe, and Spresser were players who filled their positions well. McElroy, Cody, and Hinders didn’t see much action this season, but helped keep up the fighting spirit of the team. Reserve Team The B” team was inaugurated this year as a separate division from the cage varsity. The answer to the call for candidates was greeted by the younger students with all enthusiasm. The youngsters experienced a none-too-successful campaign. However, the fact that they were able to win only one contest does not show the whole picture. Their spirit and great will to win must not be excluded. The players obtained much benefit from the games by way of training and experience. As a whole the team will prove a welcome addition to the varsity next year. Intramurals The Academy’s Intramural basketball program was met with much success this year. Those students who were unable to make” the cage varsity and those that could not play on the varsity due to the eligibility rule comprised most of the I-M teams. Many of the games played were interesting and thrilling. Those players that were outstanding and who will have a good chance of making next year’s varsity team are: Mullins, Welly, Smith, Serewicz, McCullough, McGuan, and Redden. First Row (left to right): R. Hummel, E Redden, J. Carlos. Second Row: A. Serewicz Capt. R. Latendresse, J. Mallock. First Row (left to right): Capt. E. Joseph G. Smith, E. Pfister. Second Row: R. Gilde- haus, A. Schultheis, R. Eder. CHAMPIONS Below: First Row (left to right): P. Hansen, J. Thieme, J. McGuan. Second Row: R. Lill, G. McCullough, A. King. Absent from picture: Capt. R. McNamara. First Row (left to right): C. Fecher, P. Walsh, R. Vincent Second Row: D. Schloemer, Capt. E. Mullins, D. Clemens. Below First Row (left to right): A. LaHood, W. Stolle. Second Row: R. Kremp, Capt. G. Leahy, R. Hermann. Chapel—source of peace and blessing to all Academy students. Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes —a beautiful place to seek in¬ spiration in time of trial and PATRONS Anderson, Jerry Ascherman, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ascherman, Harriet Baechle, Rev. J. Bailey, Dr. H. A. Beltemacchi, Mr. and Mrs. P. Boland, Joseph Breyley, James Breyley, Virginia Bro. Dave’s Barber Shop Broadrick, Mr. W. Bundenson, Dr. Herman Butler, Paul Campagna, Rev. Michael Carney, Mrs. George Christianson, Doris Christianson, Howard Cleary, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cleary, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clemens, David Clemens, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cody, Joseph Cody, Lester Comandella, Claire Comandella, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cunningham, Jack Dahl, Dr. Conrad, D.S.C. Dienhart, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dirksen, Very Rev. A. Dreiling, Rev. B. Dreiling, Rev. M. Esser, Rev. R. Facchine, Beth Anne Facchine, Fred Facchine, Russell Facchine, Sue G. Facchine, Susanne Fecher, Dr. and Mrs. Con Fehrenbacher, Rev. F. Fidelem, Kathryn Fidelem, Catherine Fisher, Mrs. Mary Frank, Dr. T. Gardner, Mr. W. J. Gehardstein, Rev. A. Grant, Mrs. Agnes Graves, Mrs. K. Gross, Rev. R. Grotenrath, Rev. T. Guerre, Rev. F. X. Guillozet, Rev. R. Hanley, Miss Haz el Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hartman, Rev. S. Hawkrigg, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. and Family Hehn, Rev. F. Heimes, Mr. and Mrs. P. Heiman, Rev. A. Hemmert, J. E. Hdl, Cecilia Hiller, Rev. J. Hummel, Louis Hummel, Mrs. Alfred Hummel, Mr. Alfred Jones Herb Jones, Margaret Joseph, Henry Katz, Mrs. Rose Kern, Rev. G. N. Kleenhieng, Rev. R. Koch, Rev. R. PATRONS Roller, Lt. (j.g.) Sylvia, U.S.N. Roller, Rev. N. G. Roller, Rev. J. Gordon, S.J. Rremp, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rrizmis, Ernest Rroeckel, Rev. C. Lange, Mrs. Alex M. Lauth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leahy, Gerald T. Sr. Leahy, Lt. John E. Leahy, Margaret E. Lucks, Rev. H. Luktemier, Rev. C. Maguire, Lt. L. A. Mallock, Gloria Mallock, Mar ie Maloney, Rosemary Martin, Rev. H. Marziarz, Rev. E. Marling, Very Rev. J. McDonough, Jess McGonigle, Miss Hazel McNamara, Mr. G. J. McNamara, Mr. and Mrs. John Myer, Mrs. Anna Myer, Theresa Moloney, Mr. and Mrs. Don Nieset, Rev. C. O’Hare, Mr. Joseph Otte, Rev. J. Paluzak, Rev. A. Pax, Rev. W. Pire, Rev. L. Plotzke, Mrs. Mary Price, Mr. Fred Quinlivan, Mr. R. W. Quinlivan, Mrs. J. H. Rapp, Rev. I. Redden, John Redden, Mrs. John Redden, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ritter, Carl Robbins, Rev. C. Roof, Rev. E. Savoy Tavern Scharf, Rev. B. J. Scharf, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Scharf, Richard Daniel Schon, Rev. J. Schooley, Mr. Wm. Schuerman, Rev. F. Sheeran, Rev. J. Smith, Mrs. Nell Smith, Mrs. George Sr. Smith, Patricia Speckbaugh, Rev. P. Spresser, Elaine Spresser, Marilyn Spresser, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Staff of Phase” Steffes, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. and Family Stolle, Mr. Joseph Teaney, Charlotte Teaney, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thieme, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Tonner, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ullrich, Wilfred Wolford, Joseph Wunderlich, Lt. F. J. Wunderlich, Mr. H. F. Woollard, Mr. Steve Zanolar, Rev. A. COMPLIMENTS OF A Family Benefactor COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS of a of Chicago Friend Academy Club Rooms A Toast to the Class of ’43 HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS, MAY IT ALWAYS BE YOURS” Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Clemens Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana FRANK J. LATENDRESSE, General Agent GUARANTY BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA College Book Store ST. 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