St Patricks Academy - Shamrock Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Page 30 text:

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS CONNORS. IOHN MICHAEL SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT Blessed Sacrament Entered S.P.A. l946 Nickname, Moose, Honor Boll '47, '48, Green and Gold '49, '50, Football '47, '48, '49, '50, Monogram Club '47, '48, '49, '50, Class Officer '47, '48, '49, '50. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Success. Brother K. Aloysius Senior Class Moderator FLANAGAN, IOHN MATTHEW SENIOR CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT Sherman Entered S,P.A. l945 Nickname Flatbush , Football '49, '50, Monogram Club '49, '50, Officer, Brother Beriildus Club '50, Decorating and Dance Committee, Class Officer '47, '48, '49, '50, Senior Officer. Hobby: Music, Ambition: To Be a Success. DUNN, PATRICK LOUIS SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY Blessed Sacrament Entered S.P.A. 1946 Nickname, Burt, Honor Roll '47, Basket- ball Seniors '47, '48, '49, Captain '50, Monogram Club '47, '48, '49, President '50, Class Officer '47, '48, '49, '50, Senior Of- ficer '50. Hobby: Records. Ambition: Professional Basketball Player. O'BRIEN. RAYMOND ANTHONY SENIOR CLASS TREASURER Resurrection Entered S.P.A. l946 Honor Roll '47, Football '49, Boxing '50, Senior Officer, Class Officer '49, '50, Monogram Club '50. Hobby: Sports. Am- bition: Large Family. DEROCHE, IOHN WALTER SENIOR CLASS SERGEANT-AT-ARMS St. Mary Entered SPA. l94B Nickname G. O. P., Honor Boll '47, '48, '49, Auxiliary Club, Bronze, Class Officer '49, Senior Officer '50. Hobby: Sailing, Am- bition: Mechanical Engineering.

Page 29 text:

GRADUATES... ...OF 1950

Page 31 text:

VALEDICTORIAN Genial level headed friendly thats Don Marion Don has led his department in scholarship standing ever since he has come to St Pat s Through consistent effort he has stayed riflht on top Believe it or not Don has maintained an A averace through all four years at school Don one of the most popular boys in his class has been acknowledged a leader over and over again There isnt a minute of the day that you find Don without a smile I-lis cheerful attitude and engaaing personality have won him many valuable friends Don is a great lover of hunting and fishing Every season you will find him either in the thick wooded lands or on the rippling lakes Don isnt too sure of his career yet but whatever he may choose he is bound to be a success at it SALUTATORIAN Norbert Wisz is the solid citizen type characterized by competency dependability and action His rise to elective and appointive offices both in the classroom and in various organizations was surpassed only by his remarkable feats on the basketball court Norb was a starter in basketball since his sophomore year and since then he has risen to be one of the most valuable players on the team Although Norb s interests outside of school have centered chiefly around sports occasionally you will find him stepping into the social circle ibut not too oftenl With his easy friendliness and winning smile we all feel sure that Norb s popularity will continue wherever he may go CLASS HISTORY We first saw the light of day at St. Pat way back in l946. Comparable to new born babes we were quickly taken under the pro- tecting wing of the upperclassmen. We soon learned that there was no swimming pool on the fifth floor and that the elevator was not just 'temporarily out of service . We quickly accustomed ourselves to the fact that absentee- ism and tardiness brought the wrath of the wavy haired moderator of the P. I. club down upon us. Brother Norbert's board of education left a lasting physical impression upon us. Some cigarette salesmen certainly sought new fields of employment due to Brother Gregorys keen competition in their direction. We were constantly amazed to learn what the Brothers could squeeze into a solitary period, The seem- ingly endless number of school drives were always enthusiastically participated in as they provided for a holiday from our afternoon periods. The Balaban and Katz theaters in the Loop were undoubtedly taken out of the red by the mad stampede of SPA. students into their theaters, We happily contributed our coin to attend during school naturally the variety shows at the other half s school. The Green and Gold published irregularly by the stu- dents was always avidly read. Our school parties and picnics were thoroughly enjoyed as they gave us an insight as to what the Brothers are really like. Our not too frequent dances provided us with enjoyable entertain- ment, The football and basketball teams gave us a great example of fighting spirit and good sportsmanship. Now with our graduation only a few days away, our high school career has reached its culmination. We may only gaze wistfully back on four years of glorious memories-memories never to be forgotten. Now we stand at the doorway of life, ready to embark upon our chosen vocation and to face life as it really is. We are ready to test what we have learned here at SPA. With the Catholic education received from the Christian Brothers, we shall be well fortified against the trials life will pre- sent to our discretion. 4275