St Marys College - Dial Yearbook (St Marys, KS)

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Sodality. ’25-‘26, Prefect ‘27; Acolythical. ‘25. Guardian '26-’27; First Honors. 7. Medal 1; Second Honors. 4. Medal 1; Elocution. '25; Ryan Oratorical. ’25-’26; Philalethic. ‘25-'26. President ‘27 : Dial Quarterly. ‘26-'27: Tournament Committee. ‘27 ; Sen-Juns, President ‘27 ; Intercollegiate Debate Team. '2U-27; Harkaugh Debate. ’25-'27. CM HAILS from Kansas City, and is, as his name signifies, one of the “Fighting Irish.” However, his Irish spirit lias been utilized in activities k ggS other than sports. As a Freshman Tom was an outstanding participant in all literary endeavors. From that time till the present he has taken a prominent part in all forensic and elocution contests. He is an orator of no little merit. So beware! Take our advice and do not attempt to get the better of him in an argument. He has been a member of the debating team for several years, and has gained honor for himself and for the school in intercollegiate debates. Probably the most noteworthy feature of Tom’s activities is the fact that he finished his college course in three years. Anyone who is capable of doing this is deserving of a great deal of praise and admiration. But the man who does this and gets class honors each semester and is in addition active in literary work not connected with the prescribed course, deserves special commendation. Tom’s career should be a brilliant one. We are not certain what profession lie intends to follow, but. judging from his literary and oratorical ability, so aptly and so frequently displayed while at St. Mary’s, we would predict a very successful future for him as a lawyer or as a figure in politics. ‘tin? Forty-two

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LEO M. HER KEN “Ucrk” Easton, Kansas Sodality. 23-’27; Acolyte, '24-'27: Second Honors. 8; Sen-Juns, '25-'27; Varsity Baseball. '26; Class Baseball Champs, ‘25; League Football, '25; Basketball Champs, '25; I’bila-letliic, '25-’27. OR FOUR YEARS Leo Herken has been one of the most interesting characters about the campus. On coming to St. Mary’s he had one definite end in view and never a minute did he diverge from that end. Realizing that college is essentially a place for obtaining an education, Leo set out as a Freshman to get that education. Leo is a plugger. We read in stories that pluggers always win and the truth of this statement seems to be demonstrated in “1 lerk’s” case. The first semester of one’s Freshman year is notoriously difficult and no one found it more difficult than Leo. But with the quiet determination that is so characteristic of him he started to work even harder and now, as a Senior, he is undoubtedly one of the scholastic leaders of the- class. All Seniors are familiar with the fact that they arc supposed to be dignified. Most of them let it go at that. However, not so Herken. He possesses a dignity that is not ruffled by any accident or event. It is as natural for him to be dignified as it is for him to work hard. Leo, let it be known, is the first college graduate we have ever seen who looks perfectly at home in his cap and gown. But there is a time for work and there is a time for play. When playtime came “Herk” usually got out the old pitcher’s mitt and tossed a few fast ones. 1 Ie was a member of the varsity pitching staff for three years. 1 Ic also played a good game at guard in basketball. We don’t know what Leo intends to do next year, but whatever it is, we’ll wager he makes good at it. Page Forty-one

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JAMES A. LEWIS “Oivl” Wichita. Kansas Sodality. '22-27 First Honors. 10; Basketball Leagues. '23-'27; Baseball Leagues. '23- 27; Orchestra, ’23-’27; Philaletbic. ’23-’26: Track, '25; Sacristan, ’26-'27; Hour (ilass; Dial Annual; Librarian. '24-'25; K of C; Sen-Jun Play, 26-'27; Baseball Manager, '27; Spanish Club, '26; Tournament Director, 27. rill ' PAST four years it has been rumored that the city of Wichita r||§| has been at a standstill. Those of us who know “Jimmy” or “Owl” f Hewis can easily trace the cause of this condition in his own home town, for during those years Jim has been a resident of St. Mary's. Jimmy possesses a very pleasant and jovial personality. He is one of the class leaders. 1 lis favorite subject is philosophy. 11 is conscientious application to study and his jolly spirit of good fellowship have made him one of the most popular members of the class. In dramatic work he has displayed a real talent, both in presentations by the College Dramatic Clubs and in acting as a producer himself. As business manager of the Dial Annual, as a director of the State Catholic Tournament, as manager of the bastball team of this year, and in other managerial capacities he has shown all the characteristics of a successful business man. We are certain that the home town with eager longing anticipates the completion of Jim’s education for then her favorite son will take the business in hand of putting Wichita back on the map. Jim has not disclosed to us his secret ambitions, but we will hazard a guess that his managerial ability will first be given a trial in the motion picture industry. Who knows? Whatever he takes up after graduation, we are confident that he will make a success of it and of life. Page Forty-three