St Thomas High School - Aquin Yearbook (Houston, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1948 volume:

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My deepest appreciation and thanks go to all members of my staff. Moreover, the long hours spent by our Faculty I-ldvisor, Father Meyers, and the untiring efforts of Father Magee and Father Sheedy deserve special credit. It is only fitting that l here express my sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Perrine of De Marler Studio and Mr. less Gibson of the Chronicle, our Photographersg to Mr. F. W. Mackey of the Southwestern Engraving Company and Mr. Ralph Harbi- son of The Gulf Publishing Company. To all others who con- tributed to this HQUIN, l say thanks Certainly I have never received a greater honor than to have been allowed to have compiled this resume of the activities of the CLHSS OF '48, FRQNK CQMPISI. wif if 5 ' 1 J'-'ar ' ,3,.,, - fra X -. .- . . nQ'f53'-ss Q. .t ill f.'1f:'K ' E 1 ga' 'v , Q-A r lr K M 125' if' .v -1- MA Mia Q ' nf X- S 5 mlm ML ! 30... Sails, 5 I2 OYQWLQ, CSE, JJSD, PLLD reapecffuffg Jezbcafe uofume of fAe 1948 .xdquin 'V 1. 1 W' ,ff my .' '53, J at 1 ,. ., A the 1 I if X A -sis! E' 2 X.. . ,I ' a -.Z' 4 .-k N . A X rd ' - Ku . T It T, nyzi. W V,,,-f,. - ul -,u'1n. 'T 1' . 5 4 .itiif ' ,ff 1' Th., ' Av. ' -.f -'F AL .MV - if it iiffi qgii., . .. , . . S lgllfvn .,.. r -raumw-iw- ' ' E., Father O'Rourke will live long in the. memories and hearts of those with whom he has come in contact. Pls priest, religious teacher, principal, pastor, scholar, labor arbitrator, and now missionary, he has had a broad field and has indeed influenced many for good. Hfter his ordination, his service of God has been chiefly in his native State, Texas. This work began as teacher at the old St. Thomas College on Hustin Street. Then came graduate studies at the Catholic University in Washington, where Father did special work in Texas Mission History. He returned to St. Thomas to teach his beloved boys and then serve as Principal. lt was in this period that the school doubled in attendance and also that the prop erty of the present building was purchased. Following his term as principal, was his ap pointment as Pastor of St. Plnne's, a then small but growing parish. The present Church and Catholic minded parish are evidence of his zealous labors there. H renewal of his teaching experience began in the present ST. THOMHS HIGH SCHOOL. During this time, amidst his duties, he was helpful in the civic affairs of settling labor difficulties and in removing many religious prejudices in a remarkably growing city. Our chief concern is his effect on St. Thomas boys, whom he has helped attain a reali zation of the meaning of the Basilian motto, Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Don't let them fence your goodness in, is one of the many of Fathers expressions which, together with his own example of faithfulness to his duties and untiring charity and jovial humor amidst difficulties, he has left as an impression for putting faith, hope and char ity into action in Catholic Life. Knowledge was insisted upon, but the discipline of will and body with Gods help had a place that could not take a back seat in the development of a Catholic boy. FQTHER THOMHS PHTRICK UROURKE is indeed a fitting person to whom the I31QUlN might be dedicated, especially since its theme this year is Texas. lt is with pleasure and pride this dedication is made. STHFF. ongrafufafiona l'0l1'l fhe .gaffllhy dll!! .QUJBIII fo . . The Most Reverend Wendehn I. Nold, DD., STD. Co-Qdjutor Bishop of Galveston Consecroted February 25, 1948 The Most Reverend Louis Ioseph Reicher, DD., L.L.D Bishop of Flustin Consecrated Hpril 14, 1948 1, mf yyff B lu: .Sash capiln, .xdclminirifrafion Uur Principal llnv. J. W. Emhser, lI.5.B. You have been at it for four yearsg four years of High School activity, Chapel and class room activity, an athletic and social program. What has it all meant to you? What have you gained? You have had no time to analyze yet. You will not have time until after the glamour of gradu- T ation. There has been a very definite development f in you. You are twice the size, twice the weight I and many times more wise. You are convinced of the truth of certain things and you are going to conform your conduct according to those con- victions. What has helped you form your convictions-what makes you what you are? lt is the virtues of Faith and Prudence. These two virtues throw light on the way of doing thingsg on the way which leads to God. Faith is begun in the soul at Baptism. It increases in the soul and makes tremendous strides during High School. Prudence is a moral virtue which is developed through practice. These two virtues help us see things as they are and as God sees them, There are two other virtues which make you what you must be-I refer to the virtues of Hope and Fortitude. These virtues strengthen the will and push you on to do what is right when the going is hard. These virtues and others go to make up the true christian character. For the boy who has ac- quired them, it makes no difference what anyone else thinks, he knows what is right. lt makes no dif- ference what others dog he can stand up and say, x'This is right, God has taught it. l am going to do this because it is right. Such a boy has formed a true christian character which will make him a man among men and a man before God. P. parting word: Faith, Hope and Charity increase with every increase of Gods grace. Prudence and Fortitude become stronger by practice. These virtues must continue to develop in you every day or they will fade out. You must improve them or you will lose ground. You have made a good begin- ning but only a beginning. Continue to grow and develop. Don't lose ground. SUPERIOR BURSQR Very Rev. V. I. Guincxn, CSB. Rev. E. P. Mcrgee,C.S.B. SENIIIB HIIMEHIIIIM TEACHERS FR Q. I MCLEQN, CS B, Civics , E, M, YOUNG, CSB Englifah REV W Q SHEEHHN, CSB Mmhemcutics FR. G F. SILVESFFR, C' Q B Physics MP TCM IDRISCOLL FACULTY NUT APPEAHINS WITH CLASSES FR F. L. MURPHY, CSB FR I. F. WILSON, CSB. Librarian Spanish FR. I. P. DILLION, CSB. Counsellor PI1y1L3.11 Ejuccliion ,pw-x MISS QNNH MILIRIE HELFHICH MISS ELIZHBETH WPIRD Secretary SQCTGICITY MR. L. L. IQMES MUSIC STH' MRS. M. E. WHLKUP Dietitian ST DE RNTHONY Tl-HELEN 4- President The l948 Student Council of Saint Thomas has made great strides toward tho further- ance of a better understanding and cooperation between the faculty and students. Following the Work done by the Constitutional Committee of the past Council, we were given the necessary confidence at the beginning of the year by looking to their pioneer Work and We thus undertook our task in all seriousness to help our ever growing school function Well. The election of the President last spring allowed this years Council an early start for the coming year. Qt the outset of the year the President, Hnthony Thielen, chose his cabinet officers, OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL Frank Tritico, Parliamentariang George Novak Vice-Presidentg Plnthony Thielen, President Flrthur Lamb, Secretary. George Novak, Vice-President, Plrthur Lamb, Secretary, and Prank Tritico, Parliamentarian. With the help of these able officers the Council has steadily progressed. Hmong the main events sponsored by the Student Council were a dance given at Saint Hnne's patio, formally opening the season, and a Pigskin Shuffle in honor of the football players. Plt school the Council was also instrumental in obtaining soft drink machines in the cafeteria for the students use. Elaborate preparations are being made for this years Senior Prom. The l-louston Country Club has been chosen as the site of the dance. We, the Student Council of l948, wish to thank the past Councils for their foundation work and the impetus which their example has given us. Thanks are also due the present faculty and students for the cooperation we have received in the Work We have attempted to do this year. There is also a student Who, although not a member of the Council, deserves a vote of praise: Iimmie Glenney, for his splendid Work as head of the refreshment department. May the example of the l948 Student Council give confidence and school spirit to spur our successors on to greater heights. FRQNK TRITICO MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL Standing-Hnthony Thielen Seated fforegroundt-Pirtie Lamb, Charles Bell, George Vlasek, William Skinner, Hlbert Romano Seated Cbackgroundt--George Novak, lack Kerr, Frank Tritico, Gus Christensen, Pat Goeters, Raymond Smith, Ioseph Christensen, Thomas Reckling. Not Pictured-Frank Campisi EUUNIIII. ROY PIRTHUR Bi'-IKER ERWIN IPIMES BHSINSKI St, Peters St, Thomas Club '47 Honor Roll '47 R trim figure full of knowledge and owner of a splendid sense of humor, Roy is one flashing example of manhood in the prime of life at St. Thomas. Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Basketball '47-'48 Football '46-'48 Baseball '46-'48 Hockey '48 Through his athletic ability and fine character he has ac- quired many lasting friend- ships EDWIN IOSEPH BECK Cl-IFIRLES RFIMIREZ BELL Christ The King Sacred Heart Eagle '47, '48 Student Council '48 Honor Roll '46, '47 Honor Roll '45-'48 Band '45-'48 Football '45-'48 Eddie has a friendly smile Booster Club '47 and a happy word for all. His Charlie's determination to ac- gay, carefree manner has won complish his aims successfully for him many friends. displays his vitality and am- bition. WILLIQM HENRY PILEXHNDER GEORGE MORRIS HNDERS St. Hnne His potentialities in the engi- neering field will enable him With his determination to go far with his choice. IOSEPH LEO HNKENBRUCK Immaculate Conception Sodality Representative '48 Honor Roll '45-'47 Intramural Football '45-'48 Baseball '47, '48 FI native Houstonian, he likes all sports, and hopes to study engineering in college. Resurrection Intramural Baseball '45-'48 Intramural Football '45-'48 Honor Roll '45, '46 Georges happy disposition has gained for him number- less friends both in and out of school. THOMFIS ELDON BPIILEY St. Vincent De Paul St. Thomas Club '45, '47, '48 I-lquin Staff '47, '48 Business Manager Honor Roll '45 Intramural Baseball 45- 47 Band '45-'48 Outstanding in studies and sports, he has been an active member of the Hquin staff for two years. CAM 0 IOSEPH HLLYN BISHOP Resurrection Honor Roll '46 Hllyn is a fine St. Thomas boy whose dependability and exacting character will de- termine a fine future. HF-IRVEY CRESQR BROUSSFIRD Holy Rosary Sodality Representative 47, '48 Intramural Football '45-'47 Ushers '48 Harvey's wit and good humor have made him a friend of students and faculty. Even though his interests go be- yond the domain of his studies, he is sure to be suc- cessful in his chosen field. arf?-eigAf IOHN HLPHONES BOUSQUET St. Plnne St, Thomas Club '47 Chemistry Club '47 Honor Roll '45-'48 Band '45, '46 Iohn is one of those very few students who achieve a high scholastic rating by hard work. His main hobby is raising the Brahman bull and, by the way, he shoots a lot of it, too, RLBERT PHUL BURDH St. Rnne Intramural Football '45, '46 Band '45-'48 RI's interest in horses has not exceeded his interest in books, music, and friends. ROBERT IOHN BURDH lvIacILVHlNE C. CFILDWELL St, Rnne Honor Roll '45, '46 Intramural Football '45, '46 Band '45-'47 Besides mastering the accor- dion and other musical in- struments Bobby has many hobbies. His industrious at- titude Will surely help him in later life, FRQNCIS B. CHMPISI, IR. Holy Rosary Student Council '48 Sodality Representative '45 St. Thomas Club '45-'47 Eagle '47 Hquin '47, '48, Editor '48 Honor Roll '48 Stamp Club '47 Frank's unfailing determina- tion is a priceless asset as- suring his future in Medi- cine. Honor Roll '47 Stamp Club '47 Intramural Football '47 Intramural Baseball '47 Band '47-'48 Rn expert musician both as a drummer and as a band- leader, Mac is a pleasul able mate. CHQRLES NICHOLRS CFINDELQ Sacred Heart Band '44-'48 ' Charlie's pleasant smile com- bined with the sweetness of his clarinet has made him a swell fellow to have around. GUSTHVHS THEODORE CHRISTENSEN, IB. St. Mary Sodality Representative '45 Student Council '47-'48 St. Thomas Club '45-'46 Honor Roll '45-'48 Basketball '47-'48 Football '45-'48 Baseball '46-'48 Track '45-'48 Gus has been gifted with a marvelous personality, pure and unmarred by athletic fame and scholarship. IOHN PQTRICK DHLY St. Peter Usher's Club '48 Iohn is a quiet worker, ci real gentleman, and a steady friend. His dependability is exceptional. CHRI.. IOHN DHHB, IR. St. Hnne Honor Roll '47 Carl's determination to strive for success in his studies en- ables a prophecy of abun- dant happiness in his fu- ture. VINCENT CLEMENS D'l3lMlCO Immaculate Conception Honor Boll '46 Vincent is a boy with a smile and good Words for all, and thereby has brightened many days at school. IOHN IOSEPH CHSH Hnnunciation Honor Boll '45, '46 Basketball '46, '47 Football '45-'48 lntramural Baseball '46-'48 Track '45-'47 Fllthough very compact Iohnny has established a name for himself in the annals of sports at St. Thomas, IOSEPH CHIHVONE Blessed Sacrament Honor Boll '47 lntramural Football '48 Band '45-'48 loe has found a warm deep spot in the hearts of all his classmates. His personality will brighten his future tre- mendously. MERLIN HNTHONY CHSTILLE Holy Rosary St. Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '45-'47 Bowling '48 Carefree and good-natured, Merlin is well liked by staff and students. DONHLD FRHNCIS COURTHD Hnnunciation Donald had to leave us early but despite his brief stay he shall be remembered as a friend among the seniors. Cfclriri 0 IERRY IOS EPH DHVIS Flll Saints Wonderful to relate, ferry is among those rare individu- als who actually like school work and some day his per- sistence will be spelled Success, DHNIEI. LOCKE DEDHOMME St. Peter Band '45-'48 D. Dfs wit and sax playing have made him known not only in his class but through- out the school. orfy-eigkf PHUL EDWQRD DELCOURT Sacred Heart Honor Roll '45-'47 lntramural Football '45-'48 Hockey '48 Band '45 Ushers Club '48 Paul is as ambitious, aggres- sive, and loyal as they come. He makes friends with all. lOSEPH ELLIS St. Mary foe has been welcomed back by his classmates after a year's stay at Subiaco, He has the material that the cor- rect spark might enkindle to leadership. RICHQRD PILLEN FITZGERHLD lmmaculate Conception Football '44, '45 CHHRLES FRENCH Honor Roll '47 Intramural Football '46, '47 lndustrious and quiet, Fitz During his four years here he counts his friends in large has made a hit with both numbers. teachers and students. RICHHRD WILLIHM FRY Holy Rosary Student Council '47, '48 Eagle Staff '46-'48 Hquin Staff '47, '48 Intramural Football '45348 Track '47 Dick, the school's chief car- toonist, is the owner of a sharp imaginative brain, and a magnetic personality PILBIN QNTHONY GQLLQ St. Ioseph Intramural Baseball '48 Pll is a swell guy and has ac- quired for himself friends from among student body and staff, HERMHN FRITZ PHT WILLIPIM HQRRY GOETZMHNN GOETERS, IB. St. Plnne Student Council '48 St. Thomas Club '45-'47 Chemistry Club '47 Eagle '46-'48, Editor '48 Intramural Football '46 Bowling '47 His ambition and productivity is cast as a spectrum and bears testimony of what the future holds for him. WILLIPIM LEE GOLIBHRT Basketball '47 Football '45-'48 Baseball Letterman '45-'48 Hockey '47-'48 The great athletic ability and friendly spirit possessed by Bill make him very popular in school. St. Vincent De Paul St. Thomas Club '45-'47 Chemistry Club '47 Eagle '47-'48 Honor Boll '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '47 Bi1l's quiet nature and self-con- fidence have made him a model boy, With these quali- ties success is assured. CHPIRLES MFIDISON GOODWIN Eagle '46-'47 Qquin '47-'48 Honor Boll '45-'47 Intramural Football '45-'46 Intramural Baseball '45-'47 Chuck is well liked by his many friends because of his humor and sparkling person- ality. His constant helping hand encroaches an excep- tional future. HNTI-IONY GFIRZH IOHN WYQTT GIESBERG Our Lady of Guadalupe Honor Roll '47 Tony can always cheer up the dullest morning with his bright smile and constant good humor. The possessor of an analytical mind which if put to good use assures a success. St. Mary Sodality Representative '46, '47 Wyatt is a quiet fellow at school but a true friend to all. He has an impressive smile and ample ambition to succeed. DHVID NORMHN GILES IPIMES RFINDOLPH GLENNY St. Vincent De Paul Honor Roll '45-'46 Cheerleader '48 Football Intermediate '46-'47 Dave's jovial humor enlivens all social gatherings. He made a fine' cheerleader adding much vitality to the games, St.. Hnne Sodality Representative '45-'46 Honor Roll '45-'47 Basketball '46-'47 Bowling '45-'48, Mgr, '48 Hockey '46, '47 Iimmy promotes all school ac- tivities with such enthusiasm that he cannot fail to reach the top in whatever field he may choose. CAM 0 ROBERT CHHRLES GROSSHEIM Immaculate Conception Rquinu '48 Honor Roll '45-'48 Intramural Football '45-'46 Intramural Baseball '45 Usher's Club '48 Bobby's aptitude for creating smiles and his sport like character have made him a likeable companion for the last four years. IOSEPH HOWQRD HFIGHN St, Vincent De Paul Plquin '48 Honor Roll '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '47-'48 Here is a carefree and friendly example of the virtue of piety. His services in relig- ious activities assure his fu- ture success. arf?-eigkf ROY ROBERT HFIENELT St. Rnne Sodality Representative '44 Intramural Basketball '44 Football '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '47 Track '46-'48 Roy was one of the outstanding football players of the year. His hard work on the field should be an inspiration to future players. IOHN EDWRRD HHNISH St. Rose of Lima Iohn, The Rester, has been working hard to attain the fruit of his dreams. r IOHN HENRY HQNSON Rll Saints Football '45 Iohn is a loyal friend and an ambitious boy. He has splen- did ideas regarding his fu- ture and St. Thomas will truly be proud of him. ROBERT CRLLOWHY HQRDY Plnnunciation Eagle '46 Flquin '47 Honor Roll '45-'47 Intramural Basketball '45 Intramural Football '47 Bowling '47 Band '45 Having participated in many activities at some time or other, he has proven his true spirit to St. Thomas. 3 CHQRLES ROBERT HHNTZSCH St. Vincent De Paul Honor Roll '46-'47 Band '45-'48, Captain '48 Charlie is everyone's friend and can do wonderful things with a trombone. He will rank among the best musi- cians some day. IHCK IOHN HHRTMHN Queen of Peace Honor Roll '47-'48 Intramural Football '45-'47 Intramural Baseball '46 Bucky is recognizable by his persistent grin, He is friendly to all and his mechanical ability will net him much in the future. ROY WILSON IHMES, IR. St. Hnne Honor Roll '45-'46 Basketball '46-'48 Baseball '44-'47 Football '44-'46 Golf '48 Roy is a good student, a good guy, and a good golfer, Some clay he hopes to win the National Open. SCRHPPS WHLTER IONES, IR. St. Christopher Football '45-'48 Track '45-'47 Hockey '48 Mission Collector '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '45, '46 His ability on the football field is equaled only by his abil- ity to dodge school and studies. DONOVQN IOSEPH HOGE Immaculate Conception Honor Roll '45-'48 Basketball '47 Intramural Football '46 Baseball '46-'47 Hn excellent example of a real St. Thomas boy. With cheer and determination he has overcome obstacles that would prove too much for most of us. DONHLD IOHN HUTCHINSON Flnnunciation Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45 Mission Representative '48 FRHNCIS IOSEPH IQNOCH St. Ioseph Honor Roll '47 Usher's Club '48 Frank is a very pleasant fel- low to know. He should have a bright future, CHQRLES SIMON IOZWIHK Qnnunciation Library Club '48 Don's easy going nature will be a noticeable aid for his success in life. Obstacles will prove little hindrance to his humor and determina- tion. ROBERT CFIRL I-IOLLMQNN Blessed Sacrament Honor Roll '46, '47 Basketball '46-'48 Football '46-'48 Baseball '45-'48 Fire Marshal '48 Fl fine athlete and student, Bob is assured to be a success in the Big League. LOUIS IOHN IHMFIIL St. Ioseph H quiet, shy lad, he is admired by all who come into contact with him because he is for- getful of none, CVM 0 Charles' quiet and kind dispo- sition makes him admired by both teachers and students. WILLIFIM GRPINT KEIM St. Theresa St. Thomas Club '48 Hlthough Bill has been with us but one year, he has en- deared himself to teachers and fellow students IHCK WRLTER KERR Christ The King Student Council '48 Eagle '48 Honor Roll '44-'46 Basketball '46 48 Football '47 Iack has attempted a renewal of the old true St, Thomas spirit. He will do well in his future. orfg -eigkf IERRY THOMHS KELLY Sacred Heart Eagle '45 Honor Boll '46 Intramural Football '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '45-'48 Usher's Club '48 This Irishman is a cherished friend of all the seniors espe- cially when one of their cars has stalled. IUDSON HRNOLD ICINNISON Band '44-'48 Iud, although he can make plenty of noise with those tom-toms, is a quiet, conserv- ative student. He has won many friends by his kindness and with this asset will prob- ably keep them. QLLEY IOI-IN KOTERQS Christ The King St. Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '45-'48 Band '45-'48 Hlley is one of the finest bari- tone players the band has ever had. His mechanical and mathematical geniuses exhibit his scholarly ability. WILLIQM KLHTT KRISTYNIK St. Theresa Band '44-'46 Sodality Representative '48 Booster Club '46 Intramural Football '44 There is never a dull moment with him in class. Bill has a fine Christian attitude to- ward life LOUIS GEORGE KRIPPNER Hnnunciation Eagle '47-'48 Intramural Football '46-'47 Baseball '46 Bowling '47-'48 Hockey '47-'48 His amiable personality characterized by his cheerful smile and his unlimited sup- ply of friendly jokes. WILLIQM QLLEN KYLE, IR. St Flnne St Thomas Club '45 Honor Boll '45-'47 Band '45, '46 Prominent in social circles Billy plans to become an ac- com plished rancher. I IOSEPH LOUIS LONGORIP1 St. Ioseph Eagle '47, '48 Chemistry Club '47 Hquin '48 Honor Roll '46 Intramural Football '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '47 Camera Club '48 foe is an insatiable photo bug whose thirst is to be an MD. He also has a musi- cal talent developed by his continued striving, ROBERT LYONS St. Hnne Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45 St. Thomas is proud to claim him among its students. His many adaptabilities have been well used, FRHNCIS IOHN LIUZZH St. Patrick Sodality President '48 Plquin '48 Honor Roll '45-'47 Intramural Football '46 Baseball '46, '47 Frank's personality and quiet wit combined with his talent assure his success in the mu- sic and athletic hall of fame. DONHLD HUGUSTINE MHGILL Holy Rosary Sodality Representative '47 Hquin '48 Football Manager '48 Intramural Football '47 This wily Irishman with a wholesome sense of humor will no doubt continue to win friends and influence people. HRTHUR VINCENT LHMB St. Qnne Sodality Representative '46 Student Council '48 St. Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '46-'48 Eagle '48 Usher Club '48 Outstanding in school activi- ties, he has the friendliness that has made him respected at St. Thomas. THOMHS FRHNCIS LHMB Immaculate Conception St. Thomas Club '45-'47 Chemistry Club '47 Hquin '48 Intramural Football '45, '46 Baseball '45-'47 Bowling '47 Hockey '48 Track '45 Tom is a tall, conscientious, hard-working boy who al- ways has a pleasing smile for everyone, QNTHONY MICHHEL LEGGIO GILBERT EUGENE LEONHRDON Christ The King Honor Roll '47 Football '45 Baseball '45-'48 Hn outstanding star on the baseball diamond, Tony is quiet except when occasion calls otherwise. He willmake a go of whatever he does. St. Mary St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Honor Roll '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '45 Whether driving the teacher crazy or just driving crazy, Frenchy is an established institution at St. Thomas. Cfariri 0 GERRLD HRTHUR MQLEY St, Vincent De Paul St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Valedictorian '48 Eagle '47-'48 I-lquin Staff '48 Sodality Officer '48 We'll miss Gerald for his high scholastic standing, goodlooks, and his swell personality. PRESTON PHUL MRROUES Immaculate Conception Eagle '48 Honor Roll '46, '47 Cheerleader '48 St. Thomas Club '48 Intramural Football '46 Intramural Baseball '46 Pete is a friend to all and al- ways has a smile for every- one. orfg-eigkf CLEOPHHS LUKE MFIRKOWSKI Holy Name Cleo is a serious fellow with a swell personality that made him popular among staff and students. IOSEPH FRQNCIS MOLLOY St. Mary Sodality Representative '47 Student Council '47 Eagle '48 Honor Roll '45 Football '45-'48 Intermediate Baseball '46-'47 His likeable manner charms everyone - students, teach- ers and girls. With that charm he will seek success. E LPIRRY MOSLEY WILLIRM DONRLD MOORE Eagle '48 Intramural Football '46-'47 Intramural Baseball '46-'48 Ushers '48 Larry's brilliant sense of hu- mor has been his trademark throughout the years. WILLII-IM IQMES NEESON Pill Saints Intramural Football '45, '46 Moles '45 Despite the brush, he has never whisked aside a fel- low. Rather, Bill has light- ened places and people about him by his beaming humor and dissertations. Blessed Sacrament Sodality Representative '48 St, Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '45-'47 Band '45-'48 Bill's grades have been the envy of his classmates, yet he is well liked and re- spected by those who know him. GEORGE WILLIF-IM NOVHK, IR. St. Rnne Student Council, Vice-Presi- dent '48 Sodality Representative '47 Band '45-'48 Intramural Football '45, '46 George, an ardent supporter of all student activities, has helped to keep the spirit of St. Thomas alive. NESTOR DONOVHN PHILLIPS Immaculate Conception St, Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '45-'48 Basketball '46-'48 Cheerleader '46 Intramural Football '45-'47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46 Hockey '47, '48 Track '46 Ching has had a full course in sports and student activi- ties at school, His rug-cut- ting has developed a superb dancer, FRHNCIS HNTHONY PUSQTERI Sacred Heart Sodality Representative '46 Eagle '47, '48 Basketball '45, '46 Intramural Football '45-'47 Band '45-'48 Frank, president of the Sacred Heart CYO, has had prosper- ous years at St, Thomas and is sure to be missed by all. PQTRICK HENRY RHFFERTY IOHN HNTHONY RFIIQ St. Vincent De Paul Chemistry Club '47 Fire Patrol '48 St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Eagle '48 Pat's Irish wit has carried him far with his many friends. He is respected by both teachers and students alike for attaining a marvelous scholastic record, Holy Name St, Thomas Club '45-'47 Basketball '47-'48 Baseball '45-'48 Being the possessor of an intel- ligent mind, he has found studies rather easy. His prowess on the diamond has been proved time and again. KENNETH WHYNE O'CONNOR HHRRY IOSEPH OSCRR St. Plnne Student Council '46, '47 Football '45-'48 Basketball '45, '46 Track '45, '46 Being around Ken, one feels that all is well since nothing worries him. This combined with his friendliness, and working up a big deal, has made him well known and liked. GUSTHVUS HRNOLD OSER St. Flnne St. Thomas Club '45-'46 Chemistry Club '47 Cheerleader '48 Intramural Football '45-'46 Intramural Baseball '45-'48 Gus is one of those boys who just fits into everything. Likeableness, friendliness, and courtesy are virtues which top off his pleasing personality. St. Flnne Usher Club '48 Fl never ceasing smile and many a humorous joke have already, and will continue to gain many friends for Harry. WILLIHM DORRHNCE PQTTERSON Hnnunciation Honor Roll '45 Intramural Football '45 Baseball '46 Billy's quiet industry and con- genial smile have made him tops with teachers and stu- dents. These characteristics should make life's road eas- 1er. Cfaffrf 0 PQUL MQRSHPILL REED Christ The King Hquin '47 Intramural Football '46, '47 Hockey '47, '48 Band '45-'48 Pauls cooperativeness and willingness to tell a joke, has made him a popular boy around the school. IOI-IN HNTHONY RICHTER Immaculate Conception Fl friendly fellow, Iohn is al- ways near when help is needed at school. His friend- ly disposition will aid him to go far. orfg-eigkf N FRHNCIS RENDON Our Lady of Guadelupe St. Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '46-'48 Ushers Club '43 Frank has set a scholarship record for the boys from his parish to strive for. He has left a mark both in scholar- ship and fellowship. I-IHROLD PHTRICK RILEY Holy Name Maybe it's the life of Riley. PINTI-IONY KEITH ROBERTSON St. Hnne Eagle '47-'48 Honor Roll '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '44-'47 Tony is the boy with the per- manent smile, who is ready to help anyone and who is always good for a laugh With this winning combina- tion of wit and amiability his success is assured, FILBERT CHMILE ROMQNO Sodality Representative '47 Student Council '48 St. Thomas Club '47 Honor Roll '45-'48 Basketball B Team '47 Football '46-'48 Baseball '45-'48 Q quiet, determined, and court- eous student, Hlbert's initia- tive in sports and studies will stand him in good stead in later life. EDWHRD LH PORTE ROSE CARLOS SHRQBIQ St. Vincent De Paul St. Thomas Club '45 Honor Roll '45-'47 Intramural Football '45 Hn agreeable manner coupled with a multitude of friends are two of Ed's distinctive traits. He supports school ac- tivities and revels with a true St. Thomas Spirit. St. Stephen Fl musically minded boy. With the piano as his favorite in- strument, he will likely be another Beethoven. WILLIFIM CHFIRLES SCOTT St. Rnne St. Thomas Club '45-'46 Eagle '48 Intramural Football '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '45-'47 Band '45-'48 Bill, a loyal St. Thomas stu- dent, is a trustworthy and dependable scholar and an all 'round good boy. HUGH CRPIWFORD SHINE Hll Saints Intramural Baseball '46 Hugh's shy friendly smile and genial personality have en- deared him to his friends. His endeavors will surely aid him along the road to suc- cess, 3 HHROLD KOEN SHELTON Christ The King St. Thomas Club '45 Chemistry Club '47 Eagle '48 Hquin '48 Honor Boll '46, '47 Intramural Football '46-'47 Intramural Baseball '45 47 Bowling '46-'48 Usher Club '48 Harold's classmates recognize his keen sense of humor and high spirit of friendship. IOSEPH BYRNE SIMPSON Christ the King Eagle '45-'47 Intramural Baseball '46-'48 Byrne has had many successes in his undertakings. By prov- ing his ability as a musician and Writer he has abundant- ly displayed his many adapt- abilities. IHCK SCHMHRDI PHUI. EUGENE SCHMIDT St. Mary St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Intramural Football '45-'47 Fl scholar seven days a week. F1 bulwark of ambition and determination. EDWHRD HENRY SCHWHRTZ St. I-'lnne Honor Roll '45, '46, '48 Football '45, '48g Mgr. '48 Intramural Baseball '47 Track '45-'48 Besides being outstanding for his good management of the football team, E. H. was a capable guard on the team. St. Vincent De Paul Salutatorian Soadlity Representative '47 St. Thomas Club '45-'48 Chemistry Club '47 Eagle '47, '48 Hss't. Ed., Circu- lation Mgr. Basketball '48 Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '48 Despite his many extracurric- ular activities Paul has established a glorious schol- astic record. II-ICK FRQNCIS SCHWHRTZ St. Ftnne Sodality Representative '46 Mission Society President '47 Honor Roll '45, '46 Intramural Football '46, '47 Bowling '48 lack is a real friend when a friend is needed most. H pep- per on the bowling lane, he achieves a spirited goal al- ways. gfarid 0 IOHN PHUL SKHRDQ BHRRY LOUIS SMIDT Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45-'48 Intramural Baseball '46-'48 Sodality Representative '47 He is a great supporter at all student activities, particu- larly sports. He is a fine sport himself. EDWHRD HENRY SOTERQS Immaculate Conception Sodality Representative '48 Honor Roll '47 Intramural Football '45, '46 Track '46 By his jovial disposition he has made our years at S.T. pass quickly. Because of his personality his future is promising and bright. arf?-eigAf i E it Immaculate Conception To know mysteries has been his endeavor, and training in this matter will surely aid him in later life. Thanks go to Fr, McLean and Barry's determination. ROLHND EDWQRDS SQUYRES St. Hnne Chemistry Club '47 Eagle '48 Plquin '48 Honor Roll '45-'47 He is active in all school func- tions, but is also seen at the many social gatherings. Roland's personality plus with both classmates and ladies. EVIN IOHN STUMP Eagle '45-'45 Intramural Football '46 '47 Evin is a very conscientious student who has applied himself Well in every field he has entered. THOMHS WILLIHM THGGHRT Htl Saints Track '45 Usher Club '47, '48 Tommy knows his way around and even those black sto- gies can't keep him down. IOHN LHWRENCE SWINGLE St. Qnne Hard Work could not put him down either in preparing for his studies or for our football excursions, CLEMENT DRRHHL TQGLIHBUE Christ The King Eagle '45348 Band '45-'48 His smiling face and curly hair have brought delight to many of the fairer sex. His vast mechanical knowledge has brought deep sighs of relief from many. IGNQTIUS CHPIRLES TRHUTH Immaculate Conception St. Thomas Club '46, '47 Honor Roll '45-'48 Intramural Football '46-'48 Hockey '48 Flying Club '46-'47 Flying is the only activity that seems to satisfy Charles' love of speed and competi- tion in sports. WPILTER BRIGHT VQN WHRT St. Plnne Chemistry Club '47 Flquin '47 Honor Roll '45-'47 Minstrel Show '44 Wallie's original way of dress- ing appeals to all and keeps them guessing how he does it. H complicated crystal shows a ? future. Heres luck. FRQNCIS EDWHRD TRITICO St. Vincent de Paul Student Council '48 St. Thomas Club '47 Eagle '47 Flquin, Plssociate Editor '48 Honor Roll '48 Possessing a genial person- ality, Frank has a host of friends at St. Thomas. His scholastic success fore-shad- ows a promising future. HGWQRD HOBBY VPIN ZHNDT Bowling '48 Intramural Basketball '48 Tennis '48 The word carefree is well defined by Hobby's actions. Bowling and girls are a sec- ond nature. IOSEPH SI-IMUEL THMBORELLO Holy Rosary Hquin '48 Honor Roll '45-'47 Intramural Baseball '46 Intramural Football '45 Bowling '48 Ioe possesses a deep and quiet personality. He will long be remembered by his many friends at St. Thomas and should be one of our best citizens. HNTHONY MHTTHEW Tl-HELEN Holy Rosary Student Council, President '48 St. Thomas Club '47 Plquin '47-'48 Baseball '45-'48 Band '45-'48 Tony is one very good reason why the baseball team has enjoyed such great success. Hs president of the student council and student conduc- tor of the band he has been in the position to do the good that has been accomplished in these fields. STEPHEN DHVID THORPE IOSEPH TOMFISINO Flquin '47-'48 St. Thomas has had no better artist. Steve is mostly re- sponsible for the art in this and the previous yearbooks. Hnother of his hobbies in which he excels is riding and jumping. Rnnunciation Intramural Football '45-'48 FI likeable gent, who always has a bright smile with an appealing manner and de- termination for a successful future. Cfadd 0 4 IOSEPH BENIHMIN VERDINH Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45 Hockey '46, '47 Not usually a quiet boy, he has settled down this year to meet the burden of his re- sponsibilities, LQURENCE VOSSLER Holy Rosary Intramural Football '44-'48 Hockey '46-'48 Ushers Club '48 Larry, with his ice skating ability and quick wit, has ac- quired many friends. or-fy-eigAf IOSEPH FRHNCIS VIRGFIDHMO Holy Name Intramural Football '47 '48 Ioe's unique personality en- ables him to find his way to the hearts of everyone, His attitudes and ideals ap- peal to all who are inter- ested in the youth of today. LEONHRD PHTRICK WHRHOL Fill Saints Honor Roll '45-'47 Ushers Club '48 Forsitan et haec olim memi- nisse juvabitf' Though this may mean little to some, it has been Leonard's inspira- tion in his work this year, I l BERT LUKE WEBER IOHN LEWIS WEILER St. Peter Mission Collector '46 Bert's aimable personality and capacity for hard work are his most priceless assets. They will certainly produce notable results, St. Flnne Eagle '47 Chemistry Club '47 Intramural Baseball '46 lohnny can be identied by his red hair and genial person- ality at the social functions. Iohn plans to continue his education at U.C L.Fl. ROBERT ELLEN WEST EDWFIRD HERMRN WETZEL Blessed Sacrament Honor Roll '45 Basketball Mgr. '48 Football '45-'48 Baseball '46-'48 Hockey '48 Poochy is an enthusiastic scholar and has competed in most of the school's sports. Holy Rosary Hquin Staff '48 Bowling '48 E:l'.1 capacity for art is sur- passed only by the excel- lence of his creations. This combined with his assets of geniality and character will make for him a prosperous future. RNDREW IOHN ZILKER St. Mary Eagle '46 '47 Honor Roll '45, '46 Iohnny the big talker of 4C may be seen at all the so- cials having a good time. He should have bright future in college. RICHHRD THOMQS NICOSIH Holy Rosary Hockey '48 Golf '48 Hlthou h Richard has been Q with us for only one year, he has become well known by his hockey playing and his excellent golfing. No matter where you find him he will never be without that smile. CHHRLES ELLIOTT COWHN St. Vincent De Paul Intramural Football '46 Charles returned from Louisi- ana this year to give the seniors the much needed benefit of his smile, lOl-IN RICHHRD HOPPER Holy Rosary Intramural Football '46-'47 Iack's Packard is commonly seen at all outside St. Thomas events just as he himself is seen inside school, His desire is to follow ex- citement even if it leads to school books, WILBUR OBRFIN WETZEL, IR. Shrine of the True Cross Wilbur must enjoy attending St. Thomas for he comes a great distance to school. He is a gentleman and is liked by everyone. IOHN IOSEPH WISNOSKI Christ The King Hquin '48 Honor Roll '46, '47 Intramural Football '45-'48 Band '45-'48 Iohn has an interest in football and hockey and a determin- ation to study the higher points at college in order to teach these to others, IOSEPH Ll'-IFON WILSON St. Theresa Chemistry Club '47 Honor Roll '45-'46 Intramural Football '45-'46 Intramural Baseball '46 foe is like the still Waters of a lake. His quiet, good natured determination are among his strongest assets. His host of friends guarantee that suc- cess shall not evade him. WILLIHM YOUNG St,Plnne Will is a likeable handsome boy who has been a big success at St, Thomas due to his appealing wit. IPIMES HENRY MONROE St. Flnne Fire Marshall '48 Honor Roll '47 Late in coming to St. Thomas, Iimmy made up for the lost time, by making friends with everyone. This ability will assure his success in life 69utts1I:andin enior Q Q 4. 0 Q Q, Glamor boys? There are a number of handsome specimens at St. Thomas, but the purpose of this sec- tion is not to show off looks alone. Whether or not clothes make the man is not our argument here. We wish merely to present outstanding graduates whom St. Thomas is proud to have as representatives in dif- ferent phases of school life, For that purpose we have inaugurated this unit and the senior home-room teach- ers have chosen ten students to illustrate the various degrees of school functions. Scholarship, government, athletics, publications, and school activities are the five fields from each of which two leaders were selected. These are pictured on the following pages with the exception of one, Fllbert Romano picked for his accomplishments in government, but who was unable to be photographed. . W 5f325IwiXg32 Q wr ' if We-M..-V PQUL SCHMIDT QNTHONY THIELEN Govemmeni Sclutmtoricxn Sfiholcxrssilip ,Q 2? - 1 wr W :fm M if I NX aa A fl L, gx1aswiz2Qfy4fj R ww lffglhifif GIRFILD MRLEY Vmledictorirm Scholarship FFHI FK Cf-IMPISI Pa1bl1ci1t1on.2 GUSTHVUS CHRISTFNSFN Hifllctirgz HSM? tw l11.HxN? Y R 9 ft Hrrt f'lc'l1v1,1r.f O U T S N G PHT GOETERS Publications rf' WTLLIQM GOLITSHRT IOHN SWTNGLE Qyhlpmjg Student Hctvities S E T N A I N O D R I S I J A f , Jn, N Sam .jloaufon mmumrnf T33 . e-mmm- K CGM 5 huvpt Back Howl Lawrence Schwarzlaach, Vincent Costa, Paul Filer, George Cottingharn, Frank Fowler, lolsfeph Burke, Nicholas Carnpizze Middle Row: Richard Doriocourt, Latimer Schoppe Front Row: Donald Seoburgfer, Thomas Davison, David Bynuin, Thomas Sedita, Patrick Warden, Edward Ewing, David MPlNlQr'nQ'y FR. P. F. PETREY, CSB, Mathematics JUNIORS Eleven-A Back Row: Iohn Lyons, Pthrahanr lirnenez, Be-niainin Cegielski, Pat- rick Pllessandra, Thomas Dooley, Patrick We-ndland, Dale Brannorn Middle Row: Rafael Davila, Oliver Conrads Front How: William Woods, Ftlfred Castello, lames Ward, larnesa Koontz, Ignatius Badarni, Donald Barthe-lrne JUNIORS Eleven-B 1-V, fm 9 if x Q I Back Row: William Skinner, David Landa, Robert Benge, Leo Moronko, Marino Mihovil, Vincent Musachia, Qnthony Russo, Rernard Barzilla, George Luquette Middle Rowi Samuel Marino, lohn Rodriguez Front Rowi Walter Mehnert, Valerian Rilski, loseph Boqar, Burney Bou- dreau, Gene Kleypas, Gerald Nich- olas, Thoma.-: Strain Back Row. Vincent Rizzotto, lohn McCarthy, Ioseph Newsom, Daniel Kennedy, Michael lezierski, Iohn Burns, David Qustin, Richard Ettle Middle Row: Wilfred Olivier, Warren Baker lr Front Row: Flnthony Palerrno, Philip Kelley, Gerald Lirette, Raymond Mondshine, Hrnold Pfeiffer, Thomas Martin, Michael Mustchia, Neil Hanson FR. M P SHEEDY, CS B, English Top Row: lohn Taylor, lames Corbett, Kenneth Cathey, lohn Collerain, Michael Lazare, Lowell Prescott, Francis Bonno, Carl Mattaliano Bottom Row: Louis Vetrano, lames Thompson, Peter Navarro, lack Prindible, Norman Follis, William Bolles FR. N. C. REUSS, CSB. Chemistry, Mechanical Drawing JUNIORS Eleven-C R ff Top Row: Ignatius Tamayo, George Wandrak, Carl Reichardt, Robert Perry, Ioseph Parker, Raymond Smith, Ralph Cano, Edward Brooks, Charles Stasny, Robert Behrens Bottom Row: Thomas Mondshine, Gil- bert Del.isle, Pldolph Pfeffer, Den- nis Powers, Richard Quoyeser, Stephen Mauro, Thomas Quaidy JUNIORS Eleven-D Back Row: Vincent Ditta, Fllfred Gad- bois, Charles Danna, Louis Stepan- ski, Kenneth Whitenton, Harold Muller, Marion Holland, George Olsovsky, Thomas Connelly Front Row: Skippy Tevis, Edward Landry, Benjamin Sikorski, George Vlasek, Robert Sonnier, Frank Man- fre, Robert Kleinworth, Dean Willett Back Row: Melvin Finch, Iohn Daly, Ronald Keating, Louis Fernandez, Edward Freed, Philip Lester, Ber- trand Ficker, Eugene Schoellman, Rrland Coleman, Guy Pizzitola, Front Row: Richard Duke, Charles Olson, Knight Feighl, Richard Ryan, Robert Elliott, Iohn Ruiz, Norman Sachnik, Iarnes Walls, Norman Wogan FR. F. I, MCCHRTY, CSB. Mathematics Back Row: Daniel Lyons, Ioseph Mann, Philip Lester, Thomas Klin- ger, Ralph Iohnson Middle Row: George Gruber, Francis McGinn, Robert Smith, Hlbert Scar- dino Front Row: Hnton Shirnek, Henry Schurig, Edward Coffey, Daniel Phillips FR H. N. CLEMENS, CSB, English JUNIORS Eleven-E Back Row: Ioseph McGee, Paul Dav- son, Henry Gibbs, Hnthony Bazile, George Kilpatrick Second Row: Charles Villasenor, Nor- man Leclair, William Carney, los- eph Galle Third Row: Charles Moore, Gilbert Kaptchinskie, George Gillis, Ioseph Scardino Front Rowi Donald Genitempo, Hlvin Re-ddington, Roy Molina SUPHIJ UHE5 Ten-A Back Row: George Dethlefsen, Wil- liam Demny, Michael McGowan, Robert Maher, Robert C. lones, Carl Raia, Edward Poynter. Second Row: Maurice Ectrge, Saverio Giammalva, Filbert Hrnim, Law- rence Connelly, Ronald Cuenod. Third Row: Edwin Duke, Flndrew Scardino, Howard Culrner. Front Row: Gene Gaidousek, Rugust Mancuso, Kenneth Bearnan. in-R Back Row, Ionseph Laughlin, Harvey Krischke, Iohn Talley, Ioseph Kelly, larnes Liuzza, Flnthony Cash- iola, Robert M. Iones. Middle Row: Ronald Guercio, Mis- trot Sullivan, Iaines Heaney, Ben- jamin Breaux, Creighton Pickett. Eront Row: Edwin Kuelin, Nicholas Liveris, Flnthony Lister, Emil Sla- nina. ER, I. L. MEYERS, CSB. Biology, English Back Row: lohn Boland, Harper Kight, Thomas Bittner, Barry Smith William Clark, Neil Balsam. Middle Row: Iohn Burke, lose-ph lllbell, Byron Walker, lames Mat- zinger, lohn Roberts, Thomas Kem' penski, Robert Gore, Gillis Shelton. Front Rowi Rudy McClellan, Flnthony Romano, William Ryan, Robert Sheridan, Donald Ragusa, Sarnuel Listi, Robert Sherrill. MR. D. COOPER, CSB. Spanish, History SUPHU UHE5 T e I1 - B Back Row: Eugene Harrell, Eugene Sherer, Thomas Wise, Ivan Schulin, Frank Tamburello, Hrthur Laetsch William Kirk, Byron Walker, Rob- ert Fowler. Front Row: Margarito Escobar, Ray- mond Branham, George Smastrla, Paschal Flucoin, Robert Habbit, Thomas Flnderson, Leland Dolan SUPHIJ UHE5 Ten-C Back Row: Gerald Schwarzbach, Wil- lett Wilson, Charles Boyd, Edward Muntz, Benny Dodson, Stanley Hoza, Leonard Corso. Middle Row: Pllvin Prebilsky, Patrick Kennedy, Paul Wilson, Walter Har- ris, Michael Butera, Flnthony Man- fre, Donald Steen. Eront.Row1 Ronald Dujay, Richard Iohnson, larnes Burke, Paul Per- naud, Hnthony Ripsoin, Richard Coselli. 2 2 Back Rowz Willett Wilson, Eugene Olivier, Charles Boyd, Harry Cagle, Thomas Wise. Middle Row: Eugene Chelakis, Ql- exander Schroeder, lame-:s O'Don- nell, Ftrthur Spradley, Thomas Wicks, Flllen Sacco, Phillip Davies. Front Row: Stephen Parisi, Edward Mclfall, Ray Baker, lozseph Terra- cina, Thomas Eooshee, lahn Dold, MR. W. SCOTT, CS B. Latin L..,.. t n I I at ft Back Row: Raymond Martin, William Welu, Philip Lupo, Roy Cable-r, William lrwin, Ioseph Hajovsky Thomas Roberts. Middle Row: Robert Weber, Francis D'Plrmata, Stephen Luchak. Front Row: Wilfred Ramon, Iohn Monaghan, Robert Landry, George Merz, lohn Gaiewsky, Larry Qui- roz FR C, M QLLNCCH, CSB Religion, Mathematics SIJPHU UHE5 Ten-D Back Row: Richard Gillis, Forrest Morales, Marcellus Rasmussen, Ioseph O'Connor, Hndrew Kubala, Michael O'Connor, Edwin Grace, Richard O'Donald, Guadalupe Gonzales, Edward Bogar, Stephen Clark, William Golden, Middle Row: Iames Smith, loseph Burghard, Esker Eaton. Front Row: Edmund Masaryk, Cecil Ftntill, Donald Clark, Robert Zapa- lac, Louis Cashiola, Harold Stand- ish SIJPHIJ UHE5 Ten-E Standing: Leonard l-loligh, Lester Ricks, lose-ph Gillespie, Thomas Scardino, Iames Woods, Daniel Floeck, lack Dempsey, Robert Pool, Iohn Nolan, Kneeling: Elliot Roach, George Ia- cob, Thomas Reckling, Leonard Thielen, Rnthony Listi, Ronald Hampton, Ioseph Leppard. Standing: Rlexander Schroeder, Iohn Llewellen, Iames Begnaud, Benja- min Konvicka, Paul Brown, Iohn Hennessy, Harold Winters, Ftrthur Kemp, Ioseph Graves. Kneeling: Ioseph Campise, lames Scoggins, Luther lnkley, Nicholas Fllexander, William Cooney, Mel- vin Thoede, Robert Dooley, Wil- liam Hillman. MR. I. BOVVIE, CS B English Back Row: Lyle Elliott, Melvin Le- mane, Warren Poye, George Mo- lina, Stanley Kurtin, Iohn Maack. Middle Row: William Maddox, Ger- ald Kocian, larnes Criswell, larnes Shoptaw, Milton Reed, Charles Chatneuff, Leon Howell. Front Row: Thomas Coles, Richard Ruiz, Iames Boland, George Gist, Vernon Pool. MR. K. WILSON, C.S.B. History FRESi-IMEN Nine-A Back Row: Ray Oggero, Ioseph Car- raba, Lawrence Cottingham, Wil- liam Wilcox, Bart Milstead, Richard McNerney. Middle Row: Clayton Black, lohn Manuel, Paul Lay, Homer White, Matthew Riley, William Yandle, Ioseph Dargan. Front Row: Raymond Nolan, Paul Kennedy, loseph Goeters, Robert Gonsoulin, Michael Valdes. FRE3i-IMEN Nine-B Back Row: Harry O'Donnell, Kenneth Rack Row: Flnthony Galindo, Eugene Slawiriski, lohn Healy, Thomas De- vine, Robert Kranzke, Rugust Lu- chalc, Lawrence Ortego. Middle Row: Edward Holland, Rich- ard Karlo, Thomas Gregg, lohri Gadbois, Francis Mandala, Francis Corso. Front Row: Edward Ross, Donald Van Wart, Robert Young, Ioseph Christensen, Eugene Ransley, Rob- ert Gannon, Numa David Wogan, Icseph Sedita, Leo Blaschke, Morris Broussard, Iames Fraser, Middle Row: Randolph Burch, Car- roll Manuel, William Buie, Travis Bryan, Hayes Hamilton, Samuel Messina Iohn Crowe. Front Rowi Glenn Hicks, Iozseph Sole tis, Francis: Phillips, Iohn Ritchie, Timothy McCorin MR. B. GLHVIN, C.S,B Latin Back Row: Warren Didion, Raymond Peters, Maurice La Vergne, Wesley Tamburello, lames Hmelang, Iames Vaughn, Roland Luquette, lohn Graham, Milton, Spachke, Ioseph Navarro. Front Rowi Robert Montgomery, Richard O'Neill, lames Merritt, Iames Novosacl, Paul Richart, Rob- ert Krus, Ftrthur Cain, Daniel Ku- biak, Robert Gaclbois, MR. I, KUNEC, CSB English i-'RESi-IMEN Nine-C Back Row: Ftnthony Montalbano, lo- seph Hebert, lohn Shalancler, Ed- ward Schafer, Davicl Reiss, lames Criswell, Michael Malanaphy, Ken- neth Choyce, lohn Ottino. Front Row: William Cochran, Law- rence Kansteiner, Iames Flllison, lames McFall, Thomas McWil- liams, Charles Dreymala, lohn Sheffield, Walter Oadra, Frank Malek, Thomas Collerain. ?RESi-IHXEN Nine-D Back Row: Charles Salvato, lohn Wy' mer, Norman Thomas, Lyman Du- plantis, Robert l-lallette, Francis Mustachia, Ronald Lee, lllnthony Nunes, Elliot Goulas, Morris Feighl, Robert Flnclers, Gerald Harris Front Row: lames Golasinski, Thomas Dimicelli, Patrick Gibbons, Thomas Kelliher, Victor Gallerano, Rudy Rn- clers, Francis Montalbano, George Spanos. Rack Row: lames McMahon, Felix Baranosky, lohn Merian, Delmney Ryan, Thomas Lamb, lamer: Harri- son, lohn Banks, Samuel Danna, George Schmidt, Francis McCau- ley, Clarence Martin, Iamfw: Gib- son. Front Row: Francis Manclola, Frariciu Locher, Ross Qyres, Cyril Fitzhar- ris, Charles Tamborello, lainet: Forsythe, lohn Regan, Martin Ko- wis, MR H, CURRHN, CSB. English Back Row: lonseph Messina, lohn Wil- keninq, Robert Schwartz, Stuart Fletcher. Middle Row: Molina Plppolonio, Wil- liam Soltias, Iohn O'Leary, Frederick Plckornian, lames Gawlik, Sebas- tian Gomez. Front Row: lohn Matzinger, lack Weber, Francis Rizo, Ciro Lainpa- sais, Ronald Stasky, William Faulk, Williani Burton, Vincent Loverdi Rzfyauiel Castaneda MR. D MOONEY, CSB. History FRESi-IMEN Nine-E Back Row: Norbert Hardaway, Thomas Stepanski, Oswaldlohnson, Francis Pieri. Middle Row: Conrad lngerman, Denis Parker, Michael Massey, Donald Costa, Elvis Moore, Gerald Daniel, Robert Seerden. Front Row: Harris White, lohn Ca- hoon, Charles Naquin, Tesson Walker, Raymond Busker, Patrick Gibbons, Louis Sikorski, can Nyodr 77ii.4.41'on p-14 ,,,.,.u-:uno Acfiuifiea SD T3-o rp Q A - - ... IUNIOR SODPILITY REPRESENTFITIVES Standing: loseph Burghard, Robert Hallette, Thomas Plnderson, Iohn Talley, Fr. McCarty, William Welu, Eugene Harrell, Stephen Parisi, Frank Rizo, Iarnes Golasinski, Thomas Devine. Middle: Paul Kennedy, William Cochran, Robert Gadbois. Sitting: loseph Carrabba, Laurence Ortego, Thomas Reclcling Elliot Roach, Robert lones, loseph Soltis. MISSION COLLECTORS Standing: Youell Iames, Robert Perry, Scrapps lones, Ignatius Iladarni, Ronald Lee, Donald Costa, Charles Chatneuff, Fr. M5Carty. Sitting: Robert Kleinworth, Harry Cagle, Michael lezierski, Robert Smith, Harvey Broussard, Michael Malanophy, Don- ald I-Iutchinson. Kneeling: lames Matzinger, Forrest Morales, Qlfred I-Itwood, Larry Connelly, Pllbert Romano, Frank Pusateri. SUD LITY SODQLITY OFFICERS Left to right: Gerald Maley, Stephen Parisi, loseph Hnkenbruck Frank Liuzza, William Patterson, George O'Leary, Iohn Col' lerain, Laurence Ortego. Standing: Fathers Young and McCarty. SENIOR SODPILITY REPRESENTHTIVES Standing: lohn Collerain, loseph Hnkenbruck, Michael Musta- chia, Iohn Daly, Edward Soteras, Theodore Coffey, Fr. Young, Thomas Lamb, Ioseph Mann, Pllfred Costello, Frank Fowler. Sitting: Robert Tevis, George O'Leary, Eugene Kleypas, Vin- cent Kristynilc, William Patterson, William Moore. A - - in .. - PUHTYIHIIHS DE UTHI The annual Forty Hours Devotion was held this year on the third, fourth, and fifth of March. Solemn High Mass was offered each morning in the rotunda and the closing was held in the after- noon of the third day with sermon and Solemnf Benediction. Throughout each day the members of the dif- ferent classes paid their homage to our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist, while after school the Legion of Mary arranged for adorers. Each day opportunity was given for reception of the Sacraments, but the third day was especially remembered for the large numbers who received Communion. The Mothers' Club annual breakfast on the final morning also contributed to the success of these days. HETHE T THE HNNUHL RETREHT So much good was accomplished at the retreat this year that the space here is too small to start enumerating its results. Q junior and a senior retreat were held. Fathers Sheedy, Embser, Clemens, and Silvester preached the junior conferences which lasted one and oneehalf days and Father Iohn I. Miller, CSB. of Tucson, Hrizona preachedthe senior conferences which lasted for three days. Father Miller is stationed at the air base in Tucson and for this reason is quite well acquainted with young men. His past experiences helped him to captivate the interest of all by his sermons and inspire in most of them the true spirit of the retreat. Qll of his sermons were very good While two in particular were most eloquent, those on the Blessed Mother and On Vocations. His advice both in and out of the confessional is still remarkably praised by all who sought his counsel. Boosters Club The St. Thomas Boosters Club is the name of a new organization at our school. It is composed of former students, parents of students and friends of the school. The organization has drawn its members from all parts of the city and the main council is come posed of a trustee from each of the twenty-eight parishes in Houston. These trustees are selected by a nominating committee from the various parishes. The aim of this organization is to help the Basilian Fathers at Saint Thomas High School and it has already demonstrated its willingness in this respect by shouldering the task of raising funds for the new gymnasium. Scenes of the new Gymnasium Ht the first meeting in the new Gymnasium in preparation for the Bazaar. The officers of the club include Mr. George O'Leary, Presidentg Mr. Leo Linbeck, Vice-Presidentg Mr. Charles Lambert, Second Vice-Presidentg Mr. F. Schoppe, Treasurerg and Mr. Ed. Young, Secre- tary. The faculty advisor is Fr. Sheedy. H meeting of the officers and trustees in the school cafeteria. under construction. Mothers' Eluh The Mothers' Club this year commenced their activities with a tea honoring the new members. ln November they sponsored a card party and the following month gave the annual Christmas party for the priests, On March 5, the closing day of the Forty Hours Devotion, through the Mothers' efforts, breakfast was served the students immediately after the High Mass. The last, but certainly not the least, function this term was the supper and bazaar on San lacinto Day. One of the biggest and best yet, it was an affair in which the Mothers truly showed their spirit and enthusiasm and for which St. Thomas is very grateful. Flnnual St. Thomas Day Breakfast OFFICERS Mrs R S. Tevis, Second Vice President, lvlrs T. f Clark, Recording Secretary, Mrs. H W. Muller, First Vice Presi- dent, Mrs. L. V. Dolan President, Mrs. I. P. Molloy, Treas- urer, Mrs. G. W. Cottingharn, Corresponding Secretary. Dr. Kelly addresses Mothers' Club Christina.: Party We Urqanizatinns CQMERPI CLUB Standing: Ioseph Dorgan, Carl Raia, Thomas Wise, Kenneth Beamen, Rodney Mancuso, Gascon Hosenpheiffer, Thomas Scardino, Qrithony Montalbano, Iarnes Novosad, Lyle Elliot, Daniel Kubiak, Maurice La Vergne. Kneeling: Michael Lazare, William Laughlin, lohn Prindilole, Fr. Young, loseph Longoria, Hndrew Scardino, Mac Caldwell. l LIBRPIRY CLUB Standing: Forrest Morales, William Welu, I-llvin Reddington, Fr. Murphy, Charles Iozwiak, Ioseph O'Connor, Harold Stand- ish, Dale Brannorn, Robert Davey, Oliver Conrads, Henry Gibbs, FIRE MHRSHHLLS First row: Roland Squyres, lames Monroe, Robert Hollmann, Erwin Basinski. Second row: Qrnold Oser, Paul Schmidt, Patrick Rafferty. SENIORS HND IUNIORS First Row: William Goetzmann, William Keim, lohn Scamardi, Plnthony Robertson, William Scott, Preston Marques, Gerald Davis, loseph Plnkenbruck. Second Row: Thomas Lamb, Gilbert Leonardon, Iohn Bousquet, Paul Schmidt, Erwin Basinski, Thomas Bailey. Third Row: Michael Lazare, Edward Coffey, Frank Fowler, Ray- mond Mondshine, Bernard Dooley, Gerald Lirette. Fourth Row: Plrland Coleman, George Vlasek, Donald Geni- tempo, Dennis Powers, Vincent Musachia. Fifth Row: Iohn Collerain, lames Walls, Henry Gibbs, Hrnold Pfeffer, Plnthony Russo, Raphael Davila. Sixth Row: Raymond Smith, Oliver Conrads, Robert Behrens, Iohn McCarthy, Charles Stasney, Phillip Kelley FRESHMEN First Row: Paul Kennedy, Ioseph Goeters, Raymond Busker, Ioseph Cain, Milton Reed, Iohn Cahoon, Victor Gallerano. Second Row: Laurence Cottingham, Raymond Nolan, Edward Ross, Charles Ritchie, Iames Qllison, Patrick Gibbons, loseph Christensen, Timothy McConn, Clayton Block. Third Row: Delaney Ryan, fohn Gadbois, Hnthony Galindo, Richard McNerney, Michael Valdez, lohn Marion. Fourth Row: Iames Golasinski, Robert Hallette, Richard Ruiz, Matthew Riley, Donald Van Wart, George Gist, Thomas Coles, Fifth Row: Iohn Wymer, Tesson Walker, Michael Malanaphy, Kenneth Clioyce. St. Thomas Club SOPHOMORES First Row: William Ryan, Robert Sheridan, Robert Habbitt, Paschal Flucoin, Ioseph Kelley, Hnthony Romano Second Rowi Robert Zaplac, Gillis Shelton, lames Matzinger, Thomas Plnderson, Robert Gore, Ioseph Terracina, Iames Nolan Third Row: Stephen Parisi, William Irwin, loseph Flbell, Robert Cameron, Flnthony Ripson, Donald Clark, Donald Steen. Fourth Row: Iohn Boland, Forrest Morales, Stephen Clark, Har- old Standish, Robert Maher, William Welu, Thomas Recklinq, Leonard Thielen Fifth Row: Iames Luizza, Qrthur Kemp Edwin Kiiehn, Paul Wilson, Thomas Wicks, lose-ph Laughlin, lohn Boyle and CLPlRlNETS Edward Beck Paul Brown Charles Candela Ioseph Chiavone William Cooney lack Dempsey William Hillman Iames Holland Marion Holland Leonard Holub Harper Kight Michael Lazare Flnthony Listi lohn Lyons William Moore Iohn Nolan Robert Poole Frank Pusateri Paul Reed Iohn Roberts William Ryan Eugene Scherer Eu ene Schoelman Q Robert Sherrill Frank Tamborello William Woods ST. THOMHS l-HGH SCHOOL BHND ir- yj Q4 K Q ' 2 N 5 555 ,'1' 'l-: Z R .lx E N-gn 'I' EEE 5323 gi!!! F!-We , I . r 2 2 H K U P BHRITONES BHSSES QLTOS SHXOPHONES Robert Gore Fllley Koteras George Olsovosky Ronald Keating loseph Longoria Carl Mattaliano Ivan Schulin Iohn Wisnoski CORNETS Robert Behrens Steve Clark Qndrew Kubala Ioseph Navarro George Novak Pllexander Schroeder William Scott Robert Smith Flnthony Thielen lames Woods Marion Farge Gene Gaidousek Edward Kuehn Nicholas Liveris Donald Ragusa TROM BONES Thomas Bailey Iohn Burke Walter Cannan Charles Hantzsch Frank Manfre Norman Sachnik lose-ph Simpson DRUMS FLHGS HND BHNNERS Neil Balsam Frank Bonno Mac Caldwell ludson Kinnison Iarnes Koontz Lowell Prescott Donald Seeberaer FR. 1, Li MEYERSM csia. lOserJl1D0fQGf1 Faculty F-ldvisor Rqymond Nglggn Frank D'Hrmata Dan Del'l-lornme Ptrthur Laetsch Leonard Thielen 'N MR L. L. IHMES Director sb, Sl. THIIMAS BHND OFFICERS First How: loseph Longoria, Librarian, George Novak, Master Sergeant, Charles Candela, First Lieutenant, Plnthony Thielen, Student Conductor. Second Row: Stephen Clark, Librarian, Frank Bonno, Sergeant, Daniel Del Homme, Secre- tary, William Scott, Corpoial, Mr, L. L. lames, Director. Third Row: Michael Lazare, Librarian, Marion Holland, Corporal, Carl Mattaliano, Ser- geant, Ioseph Simpson, Corporal, Edwin Beck, Sergeant. Fourth Row: Hloysius Koteras, Sergeant, Thomas Bailey, Second Lieutenant. Flbsent: Charles l-lantszch, Captain, Paul Reed, Corporal, William Moore, Corporal. The Saint Thomas Band of '47-'48 stepped out at the first football game of the season clad in the classiest outfit in the city. The new uniforms were purchased through the efforts of The Parent Band Club and the school. These gave the band members the needed color as they, with their spirited playing and marching lent their support to the Eagles battles and the other numerous events through the school term. On October 5, the band journeyed to Goose Creek for the Knights of Columbus Bazaar. Fl week later the members enjoyed a barbecue picnic given by the Saint loseph Society at Galveston County Park. For services rendered the society furnished busses and refreshments for all. Next came the honor of leading the annual Christ the King procession through the downtown section of the city. Fl few weeks later Hrmistice Day found our seventy musicians following the Marines near the head of the parade. I-lnother outstanding event of the year was the Crippled Childrens Ball on February 23, where under the baton of Mr. L. L. lames the band played the concert which formally opened the program. Finally a signal privilege was received by the band leading the procession and playing the special hymn in honor of the visit of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of our Lady of Fatima. The bands biggest project and accomplishment this year has been the presentation of weekly concerts on the radio. Hrrangements were made with Station KHTL for a half hour every Tuesday, from lanuary to Qpril. Many new fans and friends have been added by these broadcasts. The leading of a procession from the City Hall to Saint loseph's Church late in Hpril and the presentation of a con- cert during May will close this active season. The Plquin Staff, in behalf of the faculty and students, wishes to commend the Saint Thomas Band and its conductor for their diligent and sincere work and to congratulate them on their ac- complishrnents. Plnthony Thielen. Our marching Band on the field. Ae FRHNK CHMPISI, IR. Editor-In-Chief uin FRHNK TRITICO Hssocicxte Editor TOM BHILEY Business Mcmcrger LITERQRY STQFF Seated: Edward Wetzel, Robert Grossheirn, Frank Liuzza, lohn Wisnoski, Standing: l-larold Shelton, Charter: Goodwin Hbsenti Hnthony Thielen, Literary Editor, Gerald Maley Pl-IOTOGRQ PHY STQFF Left to right: Joseph Longoria, Iohn Prindible, Hndrew Scardino SPORTS STHFF Left to right: Charles Goodwin, Harold Shelton, Sports Editor, Robert Grossheirn. SUBSCRIPTIGN STQFF QRT STQFF Lett to right: loseph Tamborello, Roland Squyres, Thomas Lett to right: Steve Thorpe, Chief Flrtistg Richard Fry, Lamb, Charles Goodwin. Edward Wetzel. we FEFITURES . Don Barthelme, Gerald Maley, Tony Robertson SPORTS, ,, , lack Kerr, Tom Wise, loe Molloy PHOTOGRHPHERS I. Longoria, H. Scardino, I. Prindible QRTIST . . . . , . . . . Dick Fry BUSINESS MHNHGERS, CIRCULHTION HND EXCHHNGE Bill Scott, Paul Schmidt, St. Thomas, Teana Secheleski, Mary Theresa Sherer, l.W.Pi., Flnne Hayden, Helen Codduo, Hgnes QDVERTISING MQNHGER , . . Fl, Lamb, Roland Squyres FQCULTY HDVISER ..... .. ,, . .Father G, E Silvester PHT GOETERS Editor-ln-Chief WILLIHM GOETZMHNN Hssociate Editor Standing: Left to right, foe Molloy, Tommy Wise, Dick Fry Pat Rafferty, Tony Robertson, Edwin Beck, Bill Scott, Frank Pusateri Seated: ferry Maley, Bill Goetzmann, Father Silvester, Pat Goeters, The EI3tGLE policy over the past scholastic year has been to provide a school paper that would fulfill the desires of the St. Thomas Student Body. To do this the Eagle staff repeatedly asked the students to offer any suggestions which they might have to improve their school paper. The Eagle promptly responded to all worthwhile suggestions, as fully as possible, by greatly increasing the num- ber of pictures of the students and their activities and by adding a column in which the students themselves could air their likes and dislikes without having them changed in the least. The Eagle did not stop at suggestions but introduced several new features among which, most deserving of mention because of popularity, was the Grid-graph. lt was unique for our school and enabled students to recheck the games or, if they had had the misfortune to miss the game, a chance to be at that game. Other new columns to appear were The Roving Reporter, The Poll ot Studentsf' and The Senior of the Month, each of which added to the reading enjoyment of the students. Besides these there are several contributions that deserve special mention. The first is the ref ligious help given in newstory, feature and editorial. Next is the help rendered the New Gym Raffle by publicity and finally is the accomplishment of helping to arouse the St. Thomas School Spirit of '47 and '48, On the whole the paper has offered to the students a source of the latest news and school activities and food for thought and enjoyment. Congratulations to the entire Eagle staff for producing The Eagle with the New Look, an Eagle that will be remembered many years hence, lohn Wisnoski. Left to right: Pau'l Schmidt, Roland Squyres, Pat Goeters, Bill Scott, Flrtie Lamb ' an eg N -Q :sk 'GK' si-42 fvr:':fwj,: 'if A w FN 'Y ,N K a 1 fx. X 3' uv H wr' 3 W' , as gmwkg vYif1+xY,x vw' fi V4 ,,A, 1 , M , ,sf 2 x K f ' it A , gg., qgf- I P4 b ' ' ' . 3 : , f ' , .. ...- :I l m 2 . W f A' ., - ' ,. 4: T 12 X I ik 5 if E.. ,... ZA vw lIHHItl1All1ItS Standing: David Giles, Nestor Phillips, Hrnold, Oser, Preston Marques. Knee-lingi Theresa Malanaphy, Betty Flnne O'Rourke, Mary Kay Davison, Betty Leeldewis. St. Thomas H TERM FOOTBHLL Opponents 13 ...... ..4. P asadena ......., .,.4... 1 9 13 ..... .... I eff Davis .... ...i. 1 3 19 ...,. ,... S an Iacinto . . . . . . 12 12 ..... .... G oose Creek . . . . . . 28 13 ,.... ..,. C onroe ..,..... . . . 19 12 ..,.. .... S t. Iarnes ...... . 7 26 ...., .... S am Houston . A . . 8 6 ..... ,... L amar ........ , . . 13 13 ..... .,., M ilby . . . . 6 28 ..... .... K irwin . . . . U 155 125 HM First row: Willicini Golibart Charles Bell, Chc1rle::Dc1nnc1,lOseph Molloy Richard Doriocourt, Erwin Bcltiifltilil Scrcxppnz Ioncs Second row: Flsfit Coach Rogue Rl- bcrt Romano, Michael lezieriski Roy Hcicnclt, Robert l-lolloincinn, Charles Olsen, Flntliony Bcfzilc- Phillip Lester, Gus Christensen Robert Werrt, Kenneth 0COnnor Coach Driscoll. VARSITY llllllll ll MHNQGFRS T 0 right' Elliot Rocicli F 1 wi 1 3 i irt Doncxlil Mnqill IOE MOLLOY CHHRLES BELL Center Tflfkle KEN OCONNOR PII BERT IIOMPINO End I-Ialfloacl: ERWIN BHSINSKI End GUS CHRISTENSEN Eullback-Hll'City CHFIRLES DHNNH Tackle Maintaining the reputation that St, Thomas has for always producing a first class fighting football team, the Eagles under Coach Tom Driscoll during the past season gave a gocd account of themselves in local high school circles. The bare statistics, which show five games won, four lost and one tied, do not tell the whole story. Included in their competition this year were Lamar High, Disf trict winner and Goose Creek, Bi-District champions, Lamar was hard put to eke out a I3-5 victory over St. Thomas in a game that was in doubt until the final min- utes. Flgainst Goose Creek, St. Thomas scored two touchdowns, the most that were DICK DORIOCOURT Guard PHILIP LESTER Center TOM DRISCOLL Head Coach ROBERT WEST SCRHPPS IONES Guard End BOBBY HOLLMHNN Fullbcick BOY HQENELT Hcilfbock CHQLES OLSEN Holfbctck BILL GOLIBHBT End-Fill-City TONY BQZILE Qucrrterbotck scored by ony of Goose Creeks opponents this yeor, before succumbing by o score of 28-12. Victories over other locoil high schools included Son Iocinto, Som l-louston ond Milby, with or tie with left Dovis. One of the highlights of the seoson was the victory over St. lcfnies of Port Hrthur' whose tectrn had lost no gornes the post three secisons ond hod returned victors over strong Cortholic high school teorms in Ohio ond Rochester, New York. MICHQEL IEZIERSKI End GLENN IHMES Tockle llMlVlY HOGUE lllssistctnt Coach rooiiiiii 65 99 HAM First row: Rudolph McClellan, Thomas Wise, Michael O'Connor, Richard Ettle, William Carney, Thomas Ptnderson. Second row: Coach Hogue, William Skinner, Bert Culmer, Robert Perry, Knight Feighl, Barry Smith, fohn Daly, Gilbert De Lisle, Manager. Third row: Iohn Talley, Edwin Grace, Harry Cagle, Hztolph Peiffer, Michael Mustachia, Ray Cabler, Thomas Bittner. The B team presented us a good record at the end of, their season with four wins and two losses. B TERM FOOTBHLL The members give promise of an ability and spirit gfrhomgs Qpponemg to fill the shoes of the seniors who are leaving, an 25 ,,,--, ,,,, P Gsgdenq I H I , 0 excellent record for them to strive for. The experi- U H 1 18 ence most of the Bs received in the Varsity games H 9 elon t ' ' ' ' and in their own scheduled games in the last part 7 .... .... H ull-Daisetta . . r , . U of the season should have them prepared to fit - smoothly into the starting lineup of '48, 'S i' i ' S Cm 'ammo O 6 ,... .... S am Houston ...,lZ 19 .,., ..., M 'lb .....,.. .... U 'FRESHMQNM roorsriir e 73 1 Y SU Toms Opponents 30 .,.. ,... M arshall ,.,.... .... l 2 ' Q' I' A' A' I' 'gofse greek ' ' ' ' ' U Freshmen yes, but what a team. The record of . pr ng ranch ..,. ,... U . , . 19 ..-. H Hogg H -bubulub A--.21 seven gvinsband twp defeats lils good, especficilly 37 luib Qlhl K 1 - H .,-...v N since t ese oys me some o t e top eams o e em 6 newly formed Iunior High School League. Many of 6 ,,.. .... P asadena ....l2 7 I Tombcu 5 the frosh should move into the majors with a little 19' ' ' WGShmgf51Q1 6 more seasoning but whatever the case, two years 18' ' ' ' ' ' ' 'Lu Porte ' ' ' '12 from now they say St. Thomas will have an un- -ff ' ' ' -v beatable l'l3l team. 188 75 The Kittens found it difficult to lose a game to the teams they played in and outside their weight limit. They met and defeated each of the eighth grade Parochial School teams and the new ninth grade St. Iohn's team. The teams have names of boys that have gone down in Eagle history, and from their playing ability we should have history repeating itself several years hence. fggornlu Sitting: Ronald Lee Francis Corso, Lyle Elliott, Milton Spacek, Donald Costa, Thomas Coles. Kneeling: Frank Mustachia, Ioseph Messina, Oswald Iohnson, Iohn O'Leary, Iarnes Harrison, Ross Plyrezs, Iosepli Carrabba Robert Seerden, lohn Wilkenirig, Frank Pieri, Robert Schwartz. Standing: I-31ss't. Coach Hogue, Flnthony Galindo, Samuel Danna, Francis Phillips, Robert Kranzke, Francis McCauley, Maurice Feighl, Robert Gannon, Elliott Goulas, Iohn Ottino, Samuel Messina, Denis Parker, Coach Fr Sheedy I Klllt Kneeling: Eugene Ransley, lohn Cahoon, Iames Boland, Thomas Collerain, Ioseph Cain, Fren Plckerman, Fran- cis Mandola, Louis Sikorski, Paul Kennedy, Iames Cris- well, Harris White. Standingz Richard McNerney, Richard Ruiz, Paul Lay, Ran- dolph Burch, Eugene Kurtin, loseph Christensen, Robert Hallett, Daniel Kubiak, Iames Criswell, Iohn Shelander, Huguzat Luchak, Tesson Walker, George Spanos, Iohn Healy, George Gist, Fr. Mc- Carty. Bodin Hugger Clinton Beaman Rnthony Thielen Robert Hollomann The BPtBE congratulates Tony Thielen who represented Post 3l3. Fl BHSEBQLL SEHSON OF CHHMPIONS Last summer St. Thomas enjoyed its greatest baseball season. Not just one team was outstanding in winning recognition as a champion, but rather four of six teams entered by our school in city leagues brought us the four new trophies that now adorn our halls. The success was due to the high brand of baseball developed by the excellent coaching of Father Wilson and his assistants, Father Leon Brezik, Mr. Hollmann and Fred O'Connor. Their combined efforts produced the Varsity, or the Toms, The Hmerican Legion Post 313 or The Little Tomsg The Eaglesg the Eagletsg the Minimsg and the Warriors. The Varsity accumulated one of the best records in 1947 of any other high school team in this section of the State. The record of twenty victories compared with six losses is sufficient proof of this fact. Following this success was the participation in the Dallas High School Invitation Tournament. Hfter defeating Corpus Christi and North Dal- las, the Toms met defeat in the finals from Fort Worth Polytech. Raymond Kansteiner Thomas Reckling Raymond Smith William Carney The lunior Baseball Tournament at Houston was the next trial, but success Was the goal this time and the reward Was the Iunior Chamber of Commerce Trophy. In Qmerican Legion play St. Thomas Won the City Championship and then defeated Galena Park for the Bi-district and Galveston for the re- gional crown. lt was in the State semi- finals our unbeaten Houston Champs were downed by Hustin. lust before the playoffs the privilege was given to play before the King of Baseball, Babe Ruth, and the team came through with a vic- tory. For this game the members re- ceived new uniforms and for the season a trophy from the Legion. During the middle and latter part of the summer six teams were placed in city leagues. The Toms and Little Toms were engaged in Sunday Leagues, While each of four Week day leagues saw a St. Thomas team represented. Qt the end of the season there were four teams in semi-finals while the finals saw the Eagles meeting the Little Cards, a team that beat the Eaglets, in the sixteen-year-old divisiong and the Minims meeting the Warriors, both St. Thomas teams, in the fourteen-year-old division. The Eagles and Minims re- ceived trophies for their respective league championships. lllllIlMl Fllbert Romano William Golibart Gus Christensen lohn Malanaphy Dudley Odem Hnthony Leggio Erwin Basinski Robert West uwuwwugl . The Trophies, Noxie Romano, Bill Golibart, Tommy Reckling, Bobby Hollmann F' SRINT THOMHS EHGLETS Kneelingi loseph Christensen, William lrwin, Harris C L White, Louis Cashiola, Laurence Kansteiner, Wil- liam Welu, Robert Gore. Standing: lohn Bradshaw, Vincent Rizzotto, Laurence Mosley, Donald Costa, Donald Lee, Dennis Parker. Sl. THIIIVIAS SFHNT THOMPIS TOMS, IQYCEE TOURNQMENT Kneeling: Ptlbert Romano, Bodin Hugger, William Car' ney, Erwin Basinski, Clinton Beaman, Gus Christen- sen, Dudley Odem. Standing: Mr, Hollomann, Ray Kansteiner, Thomas Reclc ling, Robert West, lohn Malanaphy, Hnthony Thielen William Golibart, Robert Hollomann, Ray Smith, Fr Wilson. Flbsent: Rnthony Leggio, Phillip Lester. 11 SHINT Tl-IOMQS WPIRRIORS Kneelingi Ioseph Christensen, George Musachia, lames Kactitich, Donald Lee, Larry Kansteiner, L. Leggio, David Cooney. Standing: Fredrick O'Connor, Gerald Romano, Fredrick Mandel, Iohn Whittenberg, lohn Bradshaw, loseph Sedita, Fr. Wilson. POST 313, CITY HND DISTRICT Kneeling: Bodiri Hugger, Qlbert Romano, Robert West, Qnthony Romano, Clinton Beaman, Gus Christensen Dudley Odem. Standing: Mr. I-Iollman, William Golibart, Robert Holl- man, Qnthony Thielen, Thomas Reckling, Ray Smith Wilfrid Ramon, William Carney, Fr. Wilson, Qbsent: Hnthony Leggio, Phillip Lester. SHINT TI-IOMHS MINIMS, CITY HND DISTRICT Kneeling: Robert White, Richard Webb, Ioseph Danna, Martin Olle, Thomas Collerain, David Melville, Page Rogers. Standing: Fred O'Connor, Gerald Walker, Hnthony Na- varro, Fred Guilfoyle, Robert I-Iallette, Peter Porcorello, Noxie Romano, Fr. Wilson, SHINT TI-IOMHS EQGLES, CITY Kneeling: William Welu, Richard Quoyeser, Michael Iezierski, William Clark, Plnthony Romano, Wilfrid Ramon, Ronald Lee. Standing: Fr, Wilson, William Cooney, lohn Raia, Melvin Thoede, Thomas Reclcling, Ray Smith, Don- ald Costa, Ioseph Campise, SENIOR TEQM First row: Vincent Rizzotto, Manager, Nestor Phillips, Erwin Basinski, Michael O'Connor, lohn Llewellyn, Robert West, Manager, Second row: Hss't, Coach Hogue, Engene Chelakis, Iohn Flaia, Robert Hollmann, Roy lames, Gus Christensen, Coach Fr, Sheedy. Basketball is coming into its own at St. Thomas. Father Sheedy brought the team through a successful season despite the difficulties of practice time. Besides scheduled games there were those in the Texas City, the Conroe, the Houston faycee and the Port Hrthur Catholic Tournaments. The end of the season saw the team with ll wins and l2 losses and a consolation crown in the last tournament. The High Scorer was Bobby Hollmann with l96 points, While the high spot of the season was the work of Mickey O'Connor and Iohn Llewellyn both 6' 3 Sophomores. Don Costa and O. W. Iohnson, Freshmen, were also on the Varsity squad. Billy Clark was the pick of Coach Hogues reserve squad. Watch out for the Toms in Basketball! Fr. Sheedy plans to have every boy in the school playing some kind of Basketball next year. Pl strong intramural program will feed Varsity, Reserve, and Freshman squads. St. Thomas is looking forward with the finest gym in Houston, and with the most loyal and spirited students in Texas, IUNIOR TERM First row: Vincent Rizzotto. Manager, William Clark, Thomas Martin, Benjamin Konvicka, Donald Baulch, Robert West, Manager. Second row: Plss't. Coach Hogue, Edward Muntz, Frank McGinn, Wilfred Ramon, Donald Costa, Oswald Iohn- son, Coach Fr. Shes-dy. SENIOR TRHCK TERM First row: E. H Schwartz, Phillip Lester, Robert Perry, Richard Dortfcoi rt Fliolph Peift Thomas Bittner, larnes DeGeorge, Second row: Melvin Thoede, Ronald Hampton, Samuel Dana Ricl arc Fttl Iohn Daly H x Cagle Charles Olsen, Rudolph McClellan, Gus Christereen Third rowi loseph Molloy, Robert Rugentholer, Tnorrias Finder on Glynne larii Coa l Driscoll Hnthony Bazile, Roy Cabler, loseph Carnpiise, lchri Talley Elliot Roach lUNlOR TRRCK TERM First row: Dexter Howell, Ronald Lee, Robert Krarislce, lohn C'Lcary, Morris Feialil, Elliot Goiilae, lame-is Harri- PON Second row. Milton Spacek, Robert Schwartz, Charles Tamborello, loseph Christen- sen, larriess Burke, loseph Carrabba, Frank McCauley, Francis Corso. Third row: Frank Mustachia, loseph Messina, Kenneth Choyce, Lyle Elliot, Thomas Coles, Raymond Branharn, Frank Pieri, Francis Phillips, Samuel Danna, Dennis Parker IlllWlI ti TEAM First Bowt lorries Koontz, lohn Sheffield, Harold Shelton, William Welii, Paul Filer, Louis Krippiner Second Bow: Marino Mihovil, Patrick Hllessanclra, Merlin Castille, Hobby VanZandt, loseph McGee Third Bow: loseph Tamborello, Edward Wetzel, Buddy Mc- 5 Huley, lgnatius Badarni, Vin- 5 cent Musachia Fourth Row Robert Maher, Harold Standish, Peter Nav- arro, lack Schwartz, loseph Chiavone, Plbsenti Father Mclsean, Facul- ty Fldvisor BOWLING Since Bowling has been recognized at St. Thomas as an official sport, it has increased in popularity among the students, This year three teams have been bowling weekly and a team selected from these entered the Iaycee Tournamnt to go to the semi-finals. GOLF The golf team this year has been very active cn the nearby links playing regular matches with the local Public High Schools. To date only cne tournament has been held. Ht Freeport the team, led by last year's City Champion, Billy Skinner, plcrccd third among the teams from the whole district, Prepara- tions are being made for the City Tournament, May l7. Glllt TEAM Standing: Warren Baker, Wil- liam Welu, Peter Navarro. Kneeling: William Skinner, Boy Iames, Harold Standish, Rui dolph McClellan. Hbsent: Father Pctrey, Faculty Qdvisor. Ami' it Rx., Z! p X fJ' F'-ha ff 2 f 4 A I fy 2 S' 4 '! , ff g 'K , Ai I, 474 11 X4,V, ff? ,K if M i A, f an f ,Q fig X X , A P. A' f . , 7, , z JA ,af , ' 3 A 7 Q? . ', A f i f WA A fix A ' -' S- ff 'N14'f'7 Hff V X' TV A 61 H x' Mfjlf, 'K X f07f'l ff 4 fill. , 'Z X I ,' 4 5, 2 f ', I L f iff' . L X V, X 'A 7 - j .4 XX-,W:g'. 4i ff? A f 44 Af As '25 72 2 5 0 A? 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What we boys suffer at those girls' hands, P1 friendly get-together after the Lamar game. ? 4 K an Ns ', . ins , is W, 3 , m Q Q b .A QR v 5 A? 'LG 5 xg yn ' A gf w., . . ,1 5' X ' i f 5 'fi' z, X x Rui X' ' ' 5532 - ' TE A W -. vs K S X wk W' gp- VK Q T Ng Nxxifwh S SQCYX , Hawk: sf X ., 5 E S we 2 l X . X QQ , vim'-X -an M S? 'mise s M Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. His Excellency after placing crown on the statue, Sodality reception at St. Hnnes. Candle light procession led by St. Thomas Band. Fr. Miller bestowing Plpostolic Blessing at end of the retreat Boys attending Mass during Forty Hours. QQ S 16 E' iz, l w XX Q gx 'K-w, 'Tim 'ww suiiiiws 'fir ik' ii? 72' N LOOKING through this yearbook one seldom realizes the countless hours, even days, of work and planning done by the editors to produce an outstanding annual. The editors' supervision includes every- thing frorn the first idea of a theme through the innumerable details involved in art work, layouts, photographs, copy, engravings and printing. Our greatest interest has been to work in the spirit of cooperation, relieving the editors, Wherever possible, of some of their work and Worry. lt is our hope that our organization of experienced craftsmen has suc- ceeded, along with your editors, in turning out a book that you will find attractive and entertaining. ik' YA' wir ik' THEIJ LP P BLISHI G BUMP!-KN 4' -,. J' Ut' , ' r L 'K' ' 'vh--- .W -. .. '1- fi J' 'gf 1 'g ' 9.-v - D is l ,W-e S li' ' Gf'E'ff?iie1- ,.1e?f9: ' , ' ' 5' F . s ..--'Eag er - NX fe JESS- it F9 r: .i - Q 'H A X ,,, .lv l . -le' 'i i ii-3 't'-e,f'x L V 'g' f' - ' ' ,- r. ' L . m imi? ,- is-g X ,f E ' fp 'Z H v lfymi .a 1' or fi,-wf',,' .,,v,ts., , r, . ,.. ,J 9 E lmpl. Ri--4, E. ,HM ..,i L PI , ., 5 yivifkt Q : A e 1 1 , l E ,-MT L :V i ,, was ,fi . ni f ?z '1'Tg.,xE '-S f Ae. V1,,lt , 1: f if. ,..- U2 1 sf' 3301 BllFFAl0 DRIVE ' H0llSTON, TEXAS l88l it gg C0l'lll0Ah'lel'l.t5 of THE CITY NATIIJNAL BANK nr HUUSTUN tijwlegaing .youafon grow M c.,m,,Am.mf, of c.,m,,Am,nf, of CHR?-XIIHE K'NG ALL SAINTS PARISH S PR. T. F. SULLIVHNE FR. 1. MCCQRTHY pastor Pastor COIYIPAIYIEII-fd of A DEE BRASS FOUNDRY 2408 EVERETT ST. CHPITOL 5271 Permanent Mold Hlurninum Castings H1 ' B M g B C FRIEND B B d Q1 C BUSHINCS CARRIED IN STOCK I 1 EDIVIUIXIDSDN CGMPANY la .zdppg iqcfure jraming non so uucn f llouslon .lighting and Pinver E . f nowcns or Low- on hun: snvlcl -1 lfi-,-8? xgffwm few e2czEw.ss--s-f5bezL-O O ML -wa 1+ L vs n I La' I - V n . X Hun are mmtleh... 3 x 'N gill fl'-.I -A 11 , ' L -u . . 33 ,59 ' to V1S1f Our New Store at I I M 1 I 7' Z-Xxx ie- ' 1 - ' I'- J 1215 FANNIN STREET 9 S .-3415 ff-FM ' irish fBETw1-:EN DALLAS AND POLI-Lp 8 6 2 g f .u' w,uf.r 1. rw 5. ' . A ffvwfwwfff ka' s'i?fUff1f.f iw sk f ' ' ','ff. .JW ' f X WUI 'l ' 'Hfw Enzarrez I' ,Q f .JN Soul'h's Lurgesf Stock of Prayer Hooks... 8 Q., -'mx ill.: ' ,,, 'Ei - 'L Bibles . . Blissuls . . Holy Pictures . . Skafuclrg O.. X u , Candles ..Sanctuur1 and Altar Furnishin s 'F I ff J 9 9 Lg. Q F Spirliuul Bouqueis .... Greeting Cards for ull occasions J 'n THE MSARY MUSE Q EQ 1215 FANNIN STREET PHONE P'42S6 HOUSTON, TEXAS , r Aw ei sf-iw WW MW WU M569 W W W W? fy i911 MAURICE CIACCIO GROCE COIILPAIMQIIL4 0 Specializing in Ship's Stores 308 MEDINH ST HOUSTON, TEXHS BUS LINES 60I1l,,1AIfl2Il td o O Q5 .., ! X .N w. r I ,. . fx 1-i . A i' i 'i . j M M-M 1, ,' XX X Q 5 H. ,f N N i M M Y ' f M-Qf.,:.Mf is Wa. i 'TT MMM ff f p fQiif:iQW4 i . qfffiw' f Q A qv xiii' .M ,4 ,,., W A XIX-v ., X4 v..- V! ff ! 5 5 XXX 'L Bb If L X-2'Y'5w ' X' W , ' NY 'ujfx .rl-W-M-nf' ,fi f' il XA 1 1 Xxx' 3 ' in ,fl 1 7 Jef, . r L f , X yfw-fb'-' 'M- .. x - - wmv , . A 'gi T, V- xiii wiki' .fi V- V4 H, X if N. f' ANN 253' if AQ 'Y ,wi A N Kg? I fm' I ,fx X,-A Yligx . 1 ' A - NX. N. i mm 'V,, N3 W 411 I :W L WX K 7, if in f x ff! X' fix ' V Q I if?,3,,,,. X5-J, X 3 K - , Q Q Xwg XC K Qi- ' w, u' Q , ., A ,, , Q25 viii. 'iii ,N .ff , , X W Wm X vw 1 ,in gi si Nagy fx , x. X Ni 'K . ff Q: - A A ' W 1 xx , eg:-A 'Sf N ,U . ,Q N RT-. . w - wZQN,k,33 jj' 'iw - f Nu W 2: Q W' V M W, f Hx Nw,,N:' ws- wk hx, hm r . 5x i i i NN ' SQ A ifr1Tf7?9i1 - A M , 4 . 7 ' ' 1 ' WJ . -, 1 X 'ii 1 i Vis i Qvii A f ' I f Compgmmh of Mniiv is Grim rx. 1633 'I I THE ROSEDALE PHARMACY I . B A 2922 ROSEDHLE avi: L. 6121 Free Delivery Service Houston's Tastiest Food lm ' c 7 I V I COIll,73lll2ll-td of E. A. BOCAR FURNITURE CO., INC. A 1200-12 CONGRESS HVE. The Store of Many Friends 1 1 c. 4-1851 c. 7715 I I v SMOKE HOUSE, INC. - CORDERS 1 1 SERVICE STATION DFIVG 1n I M24 Hour Service Barbecue - Sandwiches ci Plates 1 2001 WEST GRFIY PHONE 1. 2-0191 1950 WEST GRHY HOUSTON 6, TEXHS 1 . . gompgmenh of Shep vnth Security Where You W111 Find a Comp1ete Stock of Brand New Cars CS High Grade Used Cars H. J. COHN I SECURITY IVIUTORS FU CO. 1925 MILHM 1918 S. MQIN PHONE LOT NO. 1 PHONE LOT. NO. 2 Friend1y Home Furnishers F, 2786 pn 5295 1931 YES, WE PRINT GROCERY CIRCULFIRS fmffe IIIIIIIIIIIG ewfwf 3403 HOUSTON AVENUE HOUSTON 9, TEXAS Carl Daughters ' Harry Pfeiffer - Chester Pfeiffer I'WE PRINT HNYTI-I1NG PHONE T. 8119 BRANHAM LUMBER CO. Fir, Pine :Sf Hardwoods DRY HND NIGHT SERVICE Hardwood Dunnage - Grain Fittings Hatch Covers B920 HSBG. WHYSIDE 1646 The best drink of them a11 0 FHRITI DHIRIES IVI I L K Telephone L-4163 GEORGE BLHCK - LEE BROLLIER - ERNEST BLFICK CONCRETE PIPE In a11 sizes for sewers, drains, culverts, etc. Large stocks, quick service CONCRETE TILE Building Tile in all sizes for every type of masonry construction BUILDING MHTERIHLS BLACK- BROLLIER INC. HOUSTON BAND HOUSE R. E. IBOB1 SENQY Musical Merchandise Expert Repairing 812 MCKINNEY HVE. F. 7761 60I1l,PAllI-01115 of FULTON STATIONERY CO. 1017 SHN IRCINTO C. 6206 803 BLODGETT KEYSTONE 3-3686 Complete 0IIiCe Outfitters 94 we gompife .Simrfing goocla gore Houston ,SQQOFQ Shop 4717 SOUTH MHIN L. 8660 c0ln,7kWl2lltJ of ST. ANNES CHURCH SHEPHERD FIT WESTHEIMER il? 60lnPAlll2lltJ D! ST. IVIARY'S CHURCH ST. JU5EPH'5 EHUHIIH 1505 KHNE ST. C. 7978 SUNDHY MHSSES 6, 7, 8, 9:30, ll, 12:10 The Humble Companyjoins the friends and relatives ofthe Class of 1948 in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes to every member of it. HUMBLE OIL 8: REFINING COMPANY 1961 60InpAHl2llL4 of BOWEN CO. OE TEXAS, INC. HOUSTON, TEXQS PHONE PRESTON 2565 gajf inf! phcmging 8' pelaair Co. PI. I. VETRHNO, OWNER fzixifdi' 6120512154 oe namow I CONGRHTULPITE ST. THOMHS GRQDUPITES OF 1948 40I6 CQNQI.. STREET HOUSTON 3, TEXHS SCARDINO PRINTING I NEWSPQPERS I 130014 fs COMMERCIQL I Printers of the Eagle II 4312 GHRROW O N Y O U R DIHL FRANCES BAR-B- QUE S 'I'd'B-B-Q,Pk TKUENEEPD c1r?CiCOGQI5cI2IeieC:InSwCeret Potcttges R I G H T Open 8:00 PLM. to 9:00 P M, H E R E 2107 WHUGH DRIVE IHCKSON Z-0415 9 GOIMIQAWI ell fa am! Mai 'lfwalnea Am EHWIN NEWMAN EUMPANY FRANK JAMAIL Comfffmfnfd of 2008 WEST GW PFEIEFER ELECTRIC CO F h F -I d V g I bl D ly Electrical Contractors Member N.E.C.I3I. 1 wiring R p F Ciomphmmb of U. R. BRONK ELECTRIC CO. pARMESON'S Comphmenfd of Comrfmfnfd of BOB RICHARDSON MR. and MRS. SERVICE STATION Your Texaco Dealer ANDREW S. BARADA, JR. Houstorfs Fine Iewelers HAMILTON CORRIGAN'S RUBBER MEG. CORP. 923 MHIN Mechanical Rubber Goods I I C0l'l'l,0Al'I'l0l1f:5 of PHETZ IIUNSTHUIITIIJN IIUMPANY EUMPLIMENT5 UF A FRIEND 60l'l1f7hLI'l'l2l1tJ of PAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS 28 Yeorrs Serving Houston 24 HOUR SERVICE Model Boots ond Qirplones TELEPHONE: H. 3944 Rolph W, Grose HOBBY CRAFT 3407 SOUTH SHEPHERD DRIVE HOUSTON 8, TEXPIS Cos Engines, Hccessories ond Supplies REPRIRS TO SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTORS HND HND GENERRTORS REWINDING L E- Member NAIASAHA Prescription Pharmacues T216 WALKER . P3379 IIU9 Iockson Houston, Texos ZESQUWEQCQIRNQS -I Preston 9045 5002 MoN'rRosE - L. 9188 Nights K. 3-5207 C. Bormo HQUSTQNV TEXQS Comphmenfa Uomlahmenfa o of LINDSEY BLAYNEY THE SCHUHMACHER UF THE STRR ENGRHVING COMPQNY HICKS FIND SELLERS ik WHOLESPILE DISTRIBUTORS Monufocturers of St. Thomos RINGS - INVITPITIONS - DIPLOMEIS I10 JNU. H. YUUNI3 8 IIUMPANY - Established 1909 - if gompkfe .gndurance .521-vice We Write Every Form of lnsurctnce 920-925 Chronicle Building Telephones: P-2306 - P-2307 l102l Mal walea of A FRIEND DANIEL W. PRICE ELGIN CLEHNERS LEHIGH 6116 ELGIN HT BRHZOS HOUSTON, TEXFIS graefinga PAT ELAHERTY KPRC NEWSROOM HOUSTON RAY MORRIS Realtor Loan Correspondent Prompt - Efficient - Courteous Real Estate Service HRDLEY 1234 HQDLEY 6664 2207 SOUTH SHEPHERD DRIVE Md MAAAOJ lo Me I948 CLASS From Q Friend of some of Them C0111-IJEIYICII-td of OWEN-CAMPBELL PAINT CO. MOUND CITY PRINTS I. 2-1774 908 WESTHEIMER C0ln,7Ahl2nt5 of JAMAIL BROS. FOOD MARKET 2110 SOUTH SHEPHERD K. 3-2531 GEO. PHONE H. 0570 Road and Mechanical Service Expert Washing and Greasing GEO. SHINE SUPER SERVICE sTETioN Complete Car Service 3116 MILHM RT ELGIN SHINE HOUSTON 6, TEXFIS Il03I Comlggmenb cfbecicleclfy Query of TELEPHONE IHCKSON 2-5101 LAMAR SUPPLY CO. M 0 N A R C H and USXQIESEESS TEECUS BASEBALLTEAN1 Compgmenfo of Comlahmenb AMERICAN TITLE GUARANTY of HAISIQQAEILAJRIJNNTY STAHLMAN COMPANY ESPERSON BUILDINGS HOUSTON S. G. MYERS GIFTS - TOYS SPORTING GOODS Phone K. 3-4419 2023 SO. Shepherd Drive L. A. Lou MOORE Your Friendly CONOCO DERLER 2330 SO. SHEPHERD I. 2-9054 - H. 0412 THOS. GOGGAN 81 BROS. Music House - Established 1866 Pianos - Organs - Music Radio - Radio-Phonographs Conn Band Instruments Records - Musical Supplies l20l MHIN HOUSTON HARDCASTLE'S 2407 W. GRHY Outdoc?rhP1Oier5f: tghurcggiifbecues S O U T H T and Patio RIVER ORKS CENTER M M E I AL 2004 W. Gray - Opp. River Oaks Theatre - J. M. FOSTER K. C. MEHTS SEHFOODS - FREE DELIVERY PHONES: H 2154, H2155 Visit Us NATIONAL BANK I105l XX A lbTufah53 f'6S U EQ? r Tl Pa v W - -6 1 WH?-M T-gm-,N ,:EEEEll5iErE5E::E3-f'E :1'1 fm, t xtlx ,ml ln LLL L l W 1, Gooo THINGS HT Low PRICES it , N 6omPAmmb of Comlagmenla am! Kal MAJAUJ ST. CH RISTOPHER'S CHURCH EAST END STATE BANK 4215 LEELHND QVE, Complete Banking Service Member Federal Reserve GROWING BECHUSE WE SERVE DURANDS' BAKERY Comphmenfa of H. E. BOWMAN CO. lUU2 WEST GRHY PHONE H. 2796 Eire Protection Equipment and We Speciqhzem Oil Marketers Equipment WEDDING, BIRTHDHY ci PHRTY CHKES F. 2159 2102 LEELQND 60hl.pAln0llt5 of HOLY NAME CHURCH ALLEN 84 CASPERSEN IEWELERS - FINE DIHMONDS CQPITOL HT FHNNIN HOUSTON 2, TEXHS LlO6l C0l'l'lpAI1lellt5 of THE MIITHEHS' CLUB OF SHINT THOMHS HIGH SCHOOL Comphmenfa of De ALEXANDER SPRUNT 81 SON, INC. Iialincfiuc pkologmply HCUSTON TEXAS PORTRHIT ' CHNDIDS ' COMMERCIHL - PUBLICITY GEO. W. DORRANCE ' MOTION PICTURE d cmd Operaied by Don Perrin General Insurance and Bonds MEN'S WEHR, WOMHN'S SHOP Gomfzhmcnfa of NadKmx'S THE 626 Mm' SANGUILY TWINS c.,.,.A,...f. .f C'-wwf! nf A W. H. CURTIN 84 COMPANY Laboratory Hpparatus and Chemicals FRIEND C0lnFAln2lll5 of KNICHTS OF COLUMBUS HOUSTON COUNCIL 803 2616 LOUISIHNH STREET HOUSTON TEXPIS COIIIIIAIPIRII-td of HEIGHTS STATE BANK WHSHINGTON HT HEIGHTS BLVD MEMBER FEDERQL DEPOSIT INSURQNCE CORP . -. .,.I. 1 . A ,:,,, ., ,... Q, ,...- ,ln ..l.,,,.,., ..,.,.:A:,:,-.V,: , rf 9 LEVY BROS. DRY GOODS CO. LINBECK-DEDERICK CONSTRUCTION CO. General Contractors 1632 PEDEN L 9171 IIUQI 60lnPAln2nt5 of SACRED HE HT IIHUHIIH Pastor compgmenfa of Q3 LAMBCO wiv' its 1 Q Q q 1 LAMBERT CORPORATION MPINUFHCTURERS OF Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Lacquers, and Synthetics, Waterproofings, HLEXS RELIHBLE THILORS Listen My Friend - - How Hbout a Good Pair of Pants - - and We Mean Good Made to Your Measurements, Out of 1001, Q11 Wool Gaberdines, Shark- skins and Worsteds Guaranteed to Hold a Good Crease H11 Year Round Wear Reweaving and Hlteration Darnpproofings, and Technical Department Coatings 908 CONGRESS HVE. PH. C. 4-8363 Office and Factory isis WEBER STREET PHONE ci-IQRTER 4-0616 P, o. Box 593 H101 c0lnf7hl1l2ll-L5 of Comphmenfd of CLEANING-DYEING ALCO FIREWORKS SHOPPE 84 I-louston'sClZflostExcl51sive, Plrtistic Comlagmentd Clompgmenfa of of WICKS FOOD MARKET Everything for Your Table HAROLD K. SHELTON J. D. Joe WEBER DUGAN DRUG TOWING Co., INC. Shell, Sand cmd Bank Sand I. S. Dugan, Prop, We Delive b T lc B R 'l .QR 1D gS HONE W-335 Compgmenb of C0mf1Am0'lf5 A of FRIEND RALPH B. JOHNSON sl co l l 60lYlPAhl9lI,t5 of BIGCS CLEANERS LHDIES' - MEN'S HLTERHTIONS 2913 WESTHEIMER I-2-9091 G0ln,7Ah'l3llt5 of RAYMOND PEARSON, INC. HUTHORIZED FORD DEHLEIR POLK HT CFIROLINE Thirty-One Years of Dependable Service HHRVEY F. HILL, PRES. INCORPORHTED 1929 HILL BROTHERS, INC. Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Religious Goods and Church Supplies Creators and Makers of F ine Rosaries and Medals for Over Thirty Years TELEPHONES - Charter 4-8747, Capitol 7747 302112 MHIN STREET HOUSTON 2, TEXHS Conveniently Located on Main Street at Congress Hvenue BUTERA BROS. COMPLETE FOOD MHRKETH INDIHNH HND DRISCOLL ELEVENTH STREET LUMBER COMPANY 601 E, llth T-3452 Compgmenfsl of TEXAS TIRE CO. iw .' RECAPPING 1215 RUSTIN STREET HOUSTON, TEXRS Rmmmo I EQXAS me co. I 'f Ll12l 5'r'P6n'f '4 of L. J. FRENCH A FRIEND Tile Contractor 7415 FIVE, F. W-6-1200 SENTIMENT - NECESSITIES N Q .D6d,lCOledlO B N X' u D1gnif1ed Service ---wli,fff,fff 8,5MAR 43 - M Complete Burial Insurance X Hmbulance Service - Invalid Coaches 1804 CRHWFORD ST. CRPITOL 1225 l035 COURTLHNDT PHONE V-4-1803 EMPIRE HOME SUPPLY Complete Home Furnishings Sold on Small Weekly Payments H PHONE CHLL WILL BRING F1 SHLESMHN TO YOUR DOOR COInpAl'nel'lt5 of AVALON MEN'S SHOP 2610 WESTHEIMER H-2525 600110 gm ell fd 0 JOHN SCHUHMACHER 1317 MCKINNEY 3 6 ' T ' EQSEB T 6 ,J H ' ' Fw ' - A . , Vzznq 4 .. - i --,., K '.:,: N A ,X I J sf' if Xb , 6 AQ. 6 3 ' .v,-' ,:',,A: E I ,A 4' 4 ., jj, fx 'II ' S' Lx. , fy , Q35-1 54 fx I-733113 f Ns . ..' ll,-vw Ts-six. 3.351 N-Qfzf' 'K N X W Y, . 611. 416-Q Q +f3'i...s1gfifff . es M C' , af r L x:, d.iEil1klT2:M3?gD fbgr lx Q , E if f N 15 . M-2 'A 'wwwf K X .xs- 6 W.. 4 6sT 6 f 6 6 6 L ski? gk. 6.-. 3 giigxg S 3.1 f X ., X 6 X 35.71 f ' f N '-igiffaisirz 4 N A T . . 66 6 'Q' z32s2fr:633?2 QA ' 64- SQL! wi 6 X Qi R ,. Mlltgiv, f kg: an , ' 6 mf xi f A M Q T2 ff Z. If 1- f5l35ST?fQ1J 6 A 6 ,Xb Sim W O X VX 0 xx V XM, xx:QX Q fx ' T rx A , 51,36 .,x Qfgf X Q3 x ,gg 6 T 6 Q T 245 'Qeifxsx Y SAX 6:1 T 5 ll Tx RX ,ix V Ri x QQ , . -ws, ,X xxx N spas - A ' -'sg , N 3. 5 6 -X ' ff Je lf QSQAEEQ X 1 'X fw WXXLTX za N 6 g XTMX F6 QW. V11 5-fb TX mx 6 4 'Rf f.,+ir- Qrfk i' Q N1 N z H sax -M SF Q ' N 6 5 6, - ' is A: WV., xx ' 6 5 5: T 'Q53' X Zfiiisifl ' - 3 :XXV ' 5 0 5564 I T. Y L Q , Q gs' WX . XIQQX -s i NRG Q N- Q'-45 E' P' if A.: ' . 7 TTL: , 1 - 6 ,Y A ' wx K E 6 Tsfsfgs 6 V 6.5, ss, 661 2:2167 T gg Visit Houston's Shop F Q L E Y , Most Progressive Hntique EGR EVERYTHING Femurin f 1 X .I f .- -g ww w r, J H 244 FFHfF 6f'f 1f:f. Q VICTORIHN - EHRLY HMERICHN cmd OTHER PERIOD HNTIQUE FURNITURE, GLHSS, CHINH, ETC NORTH MAIN HTCDPS IN TEXHSH 9 2216 NQRTH MHIN sT. PRESTON 1665 N141 6017110601 eIlt6 5 of A. J. HAYEH BUMP!-KNY UP TEXAS 2201 TELEPHONE RD. 60Inl9AIYlellt5 of N EYEI BROS. TRHVIS HT PRHIRIE 2429 IENSEN DRIVE 311 W. 19TH CHEIGHTSD 422 BROHDWHY CHPIRRISBURGD 2525 UNIVERSITY BLVD, 2900 FULTON KLINDHLED 11151 Compgmenfa of L. J. GRADWOHL CO. Radio Service Specialists Pickup and Delivery 533 W. QLHBHMR H-7574 C0lYl,7Aln2IlfJ of A FRIEND W. A. KYLE CO. Surgical and Hospital Supplies 909-11 CHROLINE PHONES: F. 8203-F. 2794 HOUSTON, TEXHS C0l'nphln2nfJ of EARTH MAN J. B. HEY. BOYS! loin the Knot Hole Gang and Enjoy the Baseball Games at Buffalo Stadium Call T. 8161 for Information C0lll,7Aln-ent! of TIDY DIDY WASH i Dealing in Futures L. 4123 1903 PEDEN TEXAS TOWING COMPANY Marine Transportation Petroleum Products in Bulk 506 COTTON EXCHQNGE BUILDING HOUSTON, TEXHS ELEVENTH STREET LUIVIBER COMPANY 601 E. 11th T. 3452 H161 fe gomphmenla of , KRUPI' 82 TUFFLYCJ, STANNES HQLY NAME The Shoe Centre of South Texas SOCIETY ee Compgmenfa of HIILY HUSAHY PARISH IJUMINIIIAN FATHEH5 MILHM HT BERRY STREET HOUSTON TEXQS COIYIPAIMEII, la of MR. 84 MRS. DOW J. ZABOLIO c.,,,,,Am,,,,, ,f HARDY STREET GROCERY DON MILLS KEWPIE CLEANERS 84 DYERS HARVEY H. BARBER Operating Student Shop at ROLLE IEWETT 6. BECK MHIN HT MCKINNEY BRD FLOOR WENT H GOOD POSITION? . . . HTTEND MQSSEYIH C F Th t hai young people who know say, for empl y amp lment5 of h gih y y rs have found M sey graduate h D5 ll 52,321 Lili X53 Q CLASSIFIED Q Fro 'heh PARKING SYSTEM Post Office Cmfo, Serving You at Eleven F f 3533 Downtown Parking Stations 9 SERVICE STATION X 0 Humble Products CORNER FPINNIN HND LEELHND HOUSTON 2 TEXHS A FRIEND Tll8I Cjomlagmenfa of Zone Star Creamery Company HOUSTON, HS E N J O Y HOGAN-ALLNOCH DRY GOODS Riagg COMPANY PURE CREQM WHOLESHLE ONLY C C H 39 l1l9l 60lnPEhl ell tai of IIAMEHIIN IHIIN WUHH5 60047301211 td of BRAZZELL BROS. GROCERY TRY CDUR VEHL CUTLETSH MR- 84 Op Every Day Except S d y 7 30 HM. - 7:00 PM C. F. 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It seeks public accep- tance on the basis of the merits of the product or service advertised rather than by the disparagement of competing goods. lt tries to avoid practices that are offensive or annoying. 4- Good advertising ir recognizes both its economic responsibility to help reduce distribution costs and its social responsibility in serving the public interest. ibair warm and rzkndbf How we would like to be treated, were we doing business with a bank, has been the yardstick by which we measure the standards of our services to you. It is neighborly banking service you like to come to- counsel you can respect and depend on. Feel free to drop in, if only to get the feel of this friendly bank. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation lil li- it wth 1 -L hr -Wi . I- I 1 I ENE ncslsgcrliirssl Son .xdflverfidlng National Bank of Commerce 0.7 llollsfolv '.1 1 'I'IlI-I 'LINK 0F CUURTPIFVH ffffi HOUSTON DHLLHS MEMPHIS LOSHNGELES .Al-I, lun., .'nll.o A.. ,'v auuzlfucl K Ioe Does It Right . . . Now JOE REISS gdlllflglll-ent! 0 INSURANCE AGENCY J. L. PEREIRA GENERI'-IL INSURHNCE Dividends to Policyholders in Stock Companies PLUMBING Capitol 0625 442 West Bldg. Houston, Texas M, 3-3629 4424 HQRVQRD MAGNOLIA SEAFOOD CO. DON'S FLOWERS, INC. IF IT'S SEHFOOD WE HPIVE IT FLOWERS FOR PILL OCCHSIONS C-9208 1901 PRESTON 4909 S. MHIN K. 3-7529 I123l fir J. L. BLUIIH 8 CUM I-IN C. M. BLOCK, C.P,Q. CHRTER HENSON, C.P.Pl. I. S. RRSBERRY, C.P.Fl, C. W. IOHNSON, C.P.Q. G, L BRFIWNER H. C. BURGHHRD R. M, HOUSE DQNIEL KHIM B. H, BEQCH W. I- PERRITTE FIUSTIN, TEXHS, OFFICE: 127112 WEST 7TH STREET TELEPHONE 8-5719 garage! pumc .fdccounfanfa City Ncrtionol Bunk Building HOUSTON 2, TEXHS Telephone Beacon 3-7376 il? IOSEPH L. BLOCK C.P,Q. OF TEXHS HND LH. 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Manager 0 COMP kill ell fa GRENNHN - COOK BOOK CHKES N BHKERIES FRESH HT YOUR GROCER A A4 STATIONERYJ. PRINTING CO. H281 Yu and the Your Bus Service We of United Gas salute you, the high school graduates and students of 1948. You are mighty important persons in this land of ours . . . and in the entire world. The state of the world makes your po- sition as Hmericans an enviable, a priv- ileged one . . . but a privilege with obli- gations to the future, Shortly your voice will be the voice of Flmerica. Use it to preserve and fulfill our ideals, our traditions, our Way of life. Use it in such a manner that your chil- dren will be glad they are Hmericans! ITEDGAS CORPORATION THE HOUSTON TRANSIT COMPANY QUINBY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE You can benefit from our many years experi- ence in the personnel field. EXECUTIVE, OFFICE, SQLES QND TECI-INICHL Member National Employ- ment Board, Chamber of Commerce and Employ- ment Counselors, 409 Bankers Mortgage HOUSTON 2, TEXQS PERSONNEL Bldg. IIHULPHUS RICE MILLS, I II. Hnuslun, Texas ik !9acLer o fibiafincfiue uagfy HAHULPHUS' Man 'iff Always Falnnus Texas Patna Lung Eraln II29l HOUSTON WATCH CO. For Watches Diamonds Silverware Luggage Wy Easy Terms L IW X T tkf 11 it . qngw-4 911 Franklin Qve. ', F1 FRIENDLY P1 T d R I Sl l P GOOD LEATHER GOODS' f I' L U Q Q f Q 5 ,I 1012 Rl:lSK AVENUE Between Main and Fanmn Yllll TRUST ITS IIIIAHTY Main at Richmond H. 2161 Two Complete Department Stores in Houston Wayside at Harrisburg W. 6-7441 Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back SEARS 01 H t Coc C l Bottl g C MELLM Joe Qwiafnx THE ARISTOCRAT , or THE sourH l it W Q, if V fd '--1-nmvs-A' I Y ' f:I5:::: K. 'ii 'i Ask your dealer or Call H. 3184 zoos wssrl-lumen WILKI -PARKER LUMBER COMPANY WM. D. PQRKER Building Material 801 ROSINE STREET PHONE LEHIGH 6111 HOUSTON 6, TEXRS PRSTE YOUR PICTURE HERE We have reserved this portion of the page for any person who might feel that he has been slighted. For your personal satisfaction, paste your own picture in the space above and write yourself up in any manner you wish in the space beside. 11311 Mziueraifg o ST. THUMAS THE Ell-EDUEATIIJNAI. IIATHIILIII UNIVERSITY nf Huuslnn, Texas 3812 MONTROSE BLVD. N321 INDEX 'IO ADVERTISERS Hbe1's Grocery 6 Market .... Bdalphus Rice Milling Co. , ., . Rirline Hardware ..,.....,.......,.. Hlco Fireworks 6. Specialty Co ....., Hlexander Schroeder Lumber Co.. . . , Hlexander Sprunt 6 Son. Inc. ..... . R1ex's Reliable Tailors .............. 1-lllen 6 Caspersen Iewelry Co. .... , F111 Saints Church ......,.,...,.., Bllied Safety Equipment. Inc.. , , , Rmerican Title Guaranty Co. ,.... . Hnnunciation Catholic Church .... Brcher Gram Co.. .......,,.,. . . Hvalon Men's Shop .....,,.,....,.. Mr. 6. Mrs. Hndrew S Barada. Ir.. . , . Harvey H. Barber , 4,..... . Battelstein's Inc. Clothiers. ..,. .. 1-1. I. Bayer Company ...,,..... Beaman s Service Station ...,.,.. Bering-Cortes Hardware Co .,.. . Biggs Cleaners .. ,.....,.., .. Black-Brollier. Inc. . . . . . I. L. Block and Company ,... F. H. Bogar Furniture Co ..,,. . Mr. :S Mrs. C. F. Boilin . . Bowen Company of Texas. Inc.. . . . H. E. Bowman Co. .............. , Branham Lumber Co ...... ,..,, U. R. Bronk Electric Co.. . . . Brazzell Bros. Grocery . The Buccaneer . ..., . Butera Brothers. 1nc..,, . Camellia Creamery Inc. ....,....,..,... .... . Cameron Iron Works ...,...,.,.,........... .... Campus Cold Storage and Fur C leaning .... ..... Camation Company .....,,.........,.... . . , . . Mr. G Mrs. I. C. Carrabba, ............ Catholic Choirsters . . . . . . . . Christ The King Parish ..... Maurice Ciaccio Grocery ..,. City National Bank. . . . . . . . Classified Parking System ..,, Coca Cola Bottling Co. ...., . Columbia Dry Goods Co.. . . , H. I. Cohn Furniture Co.. . . . . Corder's Service Station .... Corrigan's .. W. H. Curtin 5 Co. ..,, . Father M. I. Daly ...., . , . K. Danna Grocery ..,..,.... Danna Lumber Company .. Dave Liquor Store ..,,..,.. Delman Iuvenile Shop ..., Dee Brass Foundry . . De Marler Studio ...... . Don s Flowers ......,.. ..,.,. ......,, George W. Dorrance .....,.,.,...,.,.... Doyle-Fonville Prescription Pharmacies ,,., ...,, Dugan Drug Co. ........,..,..,......... .,.. . Durands'Bakery.. , I. B. Earthman ...,...,.,..,...., East End Plumbing and Repair ,,,, East End State Bank ..., ...,.... Edmundson .........,......... Eleventh Street Lumber Co. Empire Home Supply ......., Erwin-Newman Co. .,..... . Pat Flaherty . ..,, .. Fo1ey's .....,....,,,. I. M. Foster ............ Frances Bar-B-Que ..,... I.. I. French ...,,.......,... Fretz Construction Co. ..... Fulton Stationery , ........ . Thos. Goggan 6 Bros. ,... ,, Grocers Supply Company ..... L. I. Gradwohl Co. ........... . Gulf Publishing Company ..... Hamilton Rubber Mfg. Corp .,.,, Hardcastle's ..... .,......., Hardy Street Grocery .....,. Hargis Ford Dealer Heights State Bank ..,. Hill Brothers. Inc.. ., R. I. H111 Co. ,....,..... .... . Hobby Craft ..... ,.......... Hogan-Hllnoch Dr Goods Co.. . . Holy Name Churclii .....,..... Holy Rosary Parish .,... Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Humble Immaculate Conception Band House ........ Baseball Hssn. ....., . Lighting 6 Power Co.. . . Sports Shop ............ Transit Co .,......... Watch Co. .. Oil Company . .......... , Church ..... Name Page lndependent Cordage Co. .. Frank Iamail ....,,.. . . . Iamail Bros. ......... .......... . Iamar-Olmen Co. ,... . .......... . 4 Ienning's Cleaning Dyeing Shoppe .,.. Iesse Iones Interests, . , , . ,.,...., . , . . . Ralph B. Iohnson 6. Co. ..,,,....,, .. Kewpie Cleaners G Dyers ,... Kirchner Floral Co. . Kmiecik Brothers Dry Goods ..... Knights of Columubs . ,,... .. Krupp and Tuffly ,..... . . , . . K. T. R. H. .......... . W. H. Kyle Co .....,.. Lamar Su ply Co.. .. . ,. Lambert Corporation .,.. Lechenger's .,...,.. . Levy's ....... ...... Linbeck-Dederick ,. Lindsey Blayney ,. , Lone Star Creamery . Luggage Shop .....,, , Magnolia Seafood Co ......... Mangel's ......,....,...,,.. , Massey Business College, ,... Meyer Bros. .,..,.. Monarch Laundry . . . . , . L. H. Lou Moore Ray Morris Realtor ..,, S.G.Myers.... ......, Nathan's .. .. , National Bank of Commerce ...., North Main Hntique Co. .,..,. . Owen-Cambell Paint Co. Palms Funeral Home .. Parmeson s . ..,.,.. . . . Parker Music Company , . Payne Electric Works. , , . Raymond Peason, 1nc. I. L. Pereria Plumbing Co.. . . .. Personnel Emplogment Service .,,. Pfeiffer Electric ompany ..,.,, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. .. Daniel W. Price ,..... ......,. Quinby Employment Service .,.. W. I Reckling G Co. .,...,.. , Ioe Reiss Insurance Hgency Rettig's ..., .,,..,............,.. Bob Richardson Service Station .... River Oaks 6 Bvalon Drug Co.. . . . Riverside Shoe Hospital. ...... , Rosedale Pharmacy ..,.... .. Sacred Heart Church. . ...., . . St. 1-1nne's Church .. ...... ., St. Hnne's Holy Name Society ..,.. St. Christopher's ...,..,.,.,,.. . . St. Ioseph's Church .,,.,......, St. Ioseph's Infirmary ...,... St. Mary's Church . .. . . , , .. St. Thomas Mother's Club ..,,. St. Theresa Parish ....,.,..,. Sanitary Dairy ..,.... ..., Sanguily Twins ,... . ,. Scardino Printing Co. Iohn Schuhmacher The Schuhmacher Co. Sears-Roebuck Co. . . . . Security Motors ...,. Senior Class ..., ..... .... Seven-Up , ,........ ...,. . Harold K. Shelton. . . . ......... . . . . .. Geo. Shine Service Station .......,,.. Smoke House. Inc. ,,., .............,. South Texas Commercial National Bank, , . . . . . . . Stahlman Lumber Co., .,,.,..,..,. .. Texas Bus Lines .,..... . Texas Tire Co. ....,...,... . Texas Towing Company Three-D Class ....,.,.. . Tidy-Didy Wash , ...... , Triangle Printing Co.. . . , Frank D. Uebel ,,..,.. University of St. Thomas , . United Gas Corp. ...,...........,., . I. D. Ioe Weber Towing Co.. Inc.. , Wicks Food Market ,................. . Wilhelm-Laughlin-Wilson-Rdvertising . Wilken-Parker Lumber Company ,,.., . Wilson Stationery ...,.,.,,,.......,., Ina. R. Young 6 Company ....... Mr. 6 Mrs. George Zarzana Mr. 6 Mrs. Dow Z. Zabolio . . , 122 99 1 128 111 127 111 118 128 125 109 117 97 116 104 110 113 109 109 101 119 130 123 122 118 115 104 105 103 105 108 123 114 103 113 99 122 101 112 123 122 99 125 103 129 125 123 119 99 125 121 .93 110 95 117 106 96 127 95 107 126 94 109 97 113 101 130 93 134 106 111 103 93 105 104 92 112 116 128 116 94 128 132 129 111 111 123 131 128 102 121 118 ,I . f l X. nd now f f ,W ,ff 4 7 KI fg.: I ,.',:. if 47 .l.fvf'y. e eaue ' Q' 5 at 0 0 0 x We, the Seniors of St. Thomas, wish to fi F leave you with a thought on a matter which f ff is of the utmost importance to the future xi success of St. Thomas. We speak of School I X I- 5 '7: 1 , as Spirit. ' ' l School Spirit is something which cannot f ' be described or forced upon you. Ht various N times you have been lectured on this sub- , W ,,,...:e f 4 X I, . . ,f T 'fl-if . X ...' . T ' uh f' .,, f -'Ti -- ff' 1 ' 2 'Z 1955 if . f ,,,1-' 51' f f' ff!! Q ' fi IJ WWII, . . S f .. .gif E . 'ft lf? I 1 19.50 I l Lf?-T 'ef E f Zi'-.E f' I ae:-'-e , fi rl E. T 1' if f 11920 Q ject with such expressions as Get behind the team, Let's put this over, and l..et's 4 9 ' it put that over. Some of you even feel sick with this consistent plagueing and drilling . I, ' on the subject of School Spirit. With others, it is cr matter of indifference. These, you , f ,fl might say, just follow the crowd. Well-you who do not feel sick or indifferent but I-' if l ij E- i rather feel enkindled with breath-taking admiration of the greatness of this institution l ' , -you are the Spirit of St. Thomas. You make the place tick. if J But your job does not terminate with just Getting behind the team, and putting gr, 'I ', this and putting that over. What is more important is getting everyone else on that i f' bandwagon. Share your spirit! Teach others to benefit by it! The only way you can do this is by ,I ' example. Practice such virtues as friendliness, humility, justice and fidelity. Be men and act like if 'f ,, men! You must be the leaders who will work hard and grasp firmly every opportunity which pre- t 4. f sents itself, to infuse into those who will follow, the coordination which is the necessary nucleus if of school spirit. Rs you must stand up against the things that are wrong, you must also always stand ' , up against any opposition for the things which you sincerely believe are right. That's Democracy ,f X , I ' X fellas, so stand up and fight for it-fight hard. R 1 You may think that you have to be the valedictorian or a football hero or a baseball star to be a I f .. leader. But this is not true. Hs for the mental marvels, the football heroes, and the baseball stars, a ,ff . famous poet once said: 7 Knowledge is proud that they learned so much: I j Wisdom is humble that they know so little. 1 Through the united efforts of the Student body a gymnasium has been built this year for the f advancement of sports at St. Thomas. lt's fineness surpasses that of any School, University, or f , , Institute in Houston. I. f f f We, the Seniors of 1948, sincerely hope that this will be merely the commencement of a larger, ' 4 I more highly spirited, and a greater St. Thomas. 5-0: :gy ., THE SENIOR CLQSS OF 1948 vgfis -' v , '5,-1 f s.r1bT.,.,,, 1 i ' ?l4..I1 - I' - E' ,-- W ME UHIAM IIMMY GLENNEY Born Hpril 23, 1930 Died May 15, 1948 If we were to thumb through Iimmy's missal. we would find a finger worn prayer card he treasured highly. It summed up beautifully Iimmy's life, for he truly lived the prayer. In saying it he asked to be able to put himself aside to think of others. He asked to profit by the suffering that came across his path. He asked that no one be less good for having come within his influence-no one less pure, less true, less kind, less noble for having been a fellow traveler in his journey to eternal life. He asked that his life be lived in the supernatural, full of power for good, and strong in its purpose of sanctity. Indeed our Blessed Lord answered his prayer. Iimmy lived close to Him, daily receiving His Body and Blood, all of which made him Christlike as he was-and made his life and his death an inspiration to all of us. He died courageously and even his last act, after death, was to assist his doctors by giving himself for others. Greater love than this no man hath. Requiescat in peace. I 135 J puf your John .jwlenry ,Here