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

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James Willis Carl Wise Richard Woytyck Jerome Zogran Ronald Schiml Mathais Walters James Wohlwend Page thirty-six Alphonse Schmalz Herbert Sutter I

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BERNARD MEIRING Some Latin scholars imitate Virgil, others prefer Cicero, still others appreciate Caesar, but “Benny” just says, “De gustibus,” and keeps right on using his own brand of Latin, as fi ' ee as the birds of spring. Do not think, however, that our squeaky little Latin scholar is a sedate, reserved, punctilious young man. His most affectionate means of showing friendship is to sneak up behind you, muss up your hair, and then carry on conversation as though nothing had happened. And whoever wrote that proverb about a friend in need being a friend indeed must have been talking about “Benny.” RICHARD MICKLEY “Shadrack” has been accused of being a bit of a Communist because of his belief in the five year plan for high school education. Aside from that, however, he is a good Christian, even somewhat of an aestheti- cian ? He can frequently be found in a “trance” of one kind or the other. An avid reader of Chesterton, “Shad” is very interested in things literary and seems to be a promising writer, provided that acrobatics do not claim too much of his attention. You should see that boy on the chinning bars. One has to be very good around him or a sermon will surely follow. The sermons are always enjoyed. HUBERT MILLER Ever the first to hail the incoming sport of the season, this energetic son of the plains of Kansas has always been the sparkplug of his class in all sports activities. But we have also learned to respect “Chief” as an exemplary student, and no one who recalls our victory in the “Baby Puma” game would deny Hubert’s superb powers as an organizer and coach. We all readily forgive “Chief” for always bor¬ rowing our clothes, because the life he has instilled into the class easily compensates for all those prac¬ tical jokes. WILLIAM MILLER In addition to all the time he spends persuing his Latin studies and his sports activities, “Willie” finds spare moments to develop his Thespian abilities in the imitation of different characters, with particular emphasis on Donald Duck. Although we had to force laughs for Willie’s jokes, we by no means had to force ourselves to help consume the contents of his packages from home, especially when they contained those delicious filled-in cookies his Mom makes so well. Willie’s famous locker row feeds will never be forgotten. HAROLD PLUTH A further proof that our class has everything is Harold Pluth—a two-gun rambler from the “Bad¬ lands”. Like the inhabitants of the Dakotas, Bad¬ lands is a happy-go-lucky fellow who lets nothing ever really disturb him. Pro ficient on the clarinet, he has given us many hours of amusement with his favorite vagabond songs. Used to the wide open spaces, “Lands” always feels cramped up when he has four wall around him. He jumps at the mention of hiking permission. We will always remember him for having enlivened many dull evenings with his merry wit and jovial personality. RONALD SCHIML The four year evolution of “Bow” has been an in¬ teresting one to watch; every year he grew longer and more slender till he looked like a fiddle bow—but that’s not the reason for his auxiliary appellation. The real reason is that he takes a special delight in fiddles. You can always count on “Bow” to back up your suggestions with his ever-ready “same here” or “me too.” A regular fellow all year ’round, Ron’s in¬ terests reach into almost every one of our activities at school, and we all find him an agreeable and com¬ plying friend. HERBERT SUTTER “Futtern” is one of the fastest men who has ever come to the campus of St. Joe. In his cross country flights over the surrounding terrain on hiking days, Herb always arrives at his destination hours ahead of the rest of the fellows. Smoking Kools and playing cards are two of his favorite pastimes. For more strenuous exercise he goes to the fieldhouse or to the pits with some of the fellows. He’s the first to arrive and the last to leave. Even though he is always on the run, he is never too busy to say “hi” to you. Page thirty-five

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JAMES WOHLWEND MATHIAS WALTERS Mat, the glue-fingered speedster from the plains of Kansas, was hailed during football season as Xavier’s secret weapon on the gridiron. “Red” caught the win¬ ning touchdown passes against both Drexel and Gas- par Halls. But football isn’t this “Fire-ball’s” only mania—basketball, baseball, and fishing are all in turn fond favorites of his. Mat has always one of the loud¬ est voices that challenges the rest to a hearty game of football, some fast basketball, or just a quick dash to the apple tree. And, unlike his hair, we think that “Red” shall retain his energy for a long time to come. JAMES WILLIS Rumors have it that back in ’43 Jim was actually trudging toward Brunnerdale. Somewhere along the road he must have taken a wrong turn, for the first thing Jim knew he was in India. But after many hair- raising experiences he finally caught up with the gang at St. Joe. Life in the rough (without orderlies) was pretty hard on the “old Sarge” at first, but after a few months he was tying his own shoes and combing his hair as if he had done it all his life. Jim surely infused new “zip” into the class with his stock of army tales and bubbling spirit. CARL WISE “Aaron?” Did you say “Aaron?” Hey, wait a min¬ ute! Your remarks are uncalled for now. Yes, Carl really does take a razzing. He gets the hardest riding of anyone in the class. But you can be sure he will always have an equally funny remark to return to your jibe. Many are the hours that “Aaron’s” good nature has enlivened with his “wise cracks.” Here is a chap who can really take and give, and remain in good humor, too. Carl in his serious self is very studious and hard working. None there is who can truly say, “He is not my pal.” More healthful than an apple a day is the humor and good cheer “Corn, Jr.” spreads around. We will admit that some of Jim’s jokes are a trifle old, but then, we cannot condemn a person for admiration of antiquity and the classics. Jim is also a lover of music —Hillbilly songs not excluded. Jim has gained posi¬ tions both in the band and in the choir. He is also studious and very friendly toward his classmates. But Jim, some of those jokes—’twere better to leave them on the stalk, don’t you think ? RICHARD WOYTYCH A new comer to our class this year, Dick jumped right into things and was jubilantly hailed by the “Camera disciples” as another vigorous exponent of their cause. However, those graphic enlargements of his quickly caused the reins of power to fall into his hands, and he was soon proclaimed Camera-Dictator. Nicknamed “Whispers” because of his inaudible state¬ ments during classes, this Fond-du-lac, Wisconsin, refugee has always been one of the more quiet and more serious of his naturally unquiet and not serious class. Dick likes to spend his spare moments rum¬ maging through the “lab” with Father Baechle—- beautiful birds, aren’t they, Dick ? JEROME ZOGRAN Perhaps it’s letting the cat out of the bag to admit that “Bing” has been giving voice tests. The lanky, bewhiskered lad from Homestead has refused all these tempting offers in order to stick to his study of the classics. Effort is behind all “Bing’s” undertakings from the study hall to the pitcher’s box. The chatter of his teammates is often drowned out by the chatter of the batter’s teeth. When one considers different peoples’ reactions to jokes, he finds none more unique than “Bing’s” expression, “Yuck! Yuck!” Page thirty-seven