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

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1949 volume:

THE SENIUHS UF ST. THUMAS HIGH SIIHIJIJL F25 ell t VULUME FIVE nnefeen jorfy- Denis Powers, Editor Torn Dooley, Assistant Editor Walter Mehnert, Business Manager Hev. J. L. Meyers, ESB., Faculty Moderator 'TABLE OF CONTENTS AomnNns'reA'rnoN SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES AT i-ILET I CS ADVERTISING fl f lr F gi' QU ' vi Y 4 ri ' ,vwfx n : FQ it Jffff ' f 1 4, i 4 E w fi-L5 wiv C A W ' I 1 I F THE MOST REVEREND WENDELIN I. NOLD, D.D., S.T.D CO-HDIUTOR BISHOP OF GHLVESTON Dedication We humbly and sincerely dedicate this l949 year- book to our parents. Hs we review our earlier years, we come to realize a little better what they have done for us. Even now, the close cooperation of our parents with our teachers shows us they want us to have all they can give us. We are sure that we can never realize the many sacrifices they have made on our behalf. Perhaps, by dedicating this, our l949 yearbook, to them we may show in part some appreciation for what has been done for us. In explanation of the two following pages we wish to state that the Mothers' Club and the Boosters' Club have been tangible external expressions that have helped us to realize what we owe our parents. By featuring them, we, in a way, want to show that we appreciate their efforts, and through this display show our appreciation to all our Mothers and Fathers. Y. BONQ-1 X V ' Air T Q' it ff' t, x X if 'fr all i ,X . b X, W W7 j ,ex M i , ,, 1 EXA it s ,,. . , . . i, 13:1 -5 ,k .. Y at A, 3 .S A .A My , A 64' , . , X Y' . V ,H E l lg g -,. iiii' A N, i f ff l l i ff lf l All . , if l A fmt K X N i fl ll il X7 t x 52, , , ,L X , t . l F x X S Q 4 ,Q .r 'it M if 'Stern .S 5 if 5' l .dl l . l , l . I M' l ' 4 :Qi i wx' I I V gl. f I 'f l 1, 4 ' f X ' , 1 , V, ' . i ' . . Q t 'W-L Y x A 1 1 rm A r -:E EQ! slvxdilfry,-is L1 A 3 4, W .5:.,z.. UTHEH5' EL B The Mothers' Club was, is, and always will be an important part ot St. Thomas school life. lt has done so much that it is impossible to elaborate on each activity. The outstanding events of the year Were: H card party and Fashion Show in the Gym, at Christmas the annual Christmas party tor the members of the Staff, at the closing of the Forty-Hours the breakfast for the entire student body, and finally the Bazaar in co- operation With the Boosters Club. The stu- dents Will not forget what the Mothers' Club has done and they wish to take this occa- sion to thank them. CQRD PHRTY OFFICERS Mrs. I, Cahoon, first vice-president, Mrs G Christensen second viceepresidentg Mrs. L, V. Dolan, President: Mrs B. Skinner, corresponding secretary, Mrs. E O'Conno Recording Secretary, Mrs. F. Wicks, Treasurer MEETING BREQKFQST f: Q'-x iIft' :inn -ml i Ywu BUUSTEHS' CLUB OFFICERS LEO LINBECK GEORGE O'LEPlRY CHHRLES LHMBERT Vice-President President Vice-President C M SCHOPPE IQCK E. CHLVIN IHCK COLLERHIN Treasurer General Chairman Secretary The Boosters' Club, still a young organization at St. Thomas, has continued its youthful energetic work with enthusiasm and joy, not only to its members, but also to St. Thomas High School and even to the City of Houston at large. Last year's Bazaar and Baffle provided funds to build our new gym which has been in constant use since its erection. This activity was followed by a Stag Party in the fall. Besides the immediate pleasure of the party to those present, St. Thomas has a new track around the football field from the proceeds. ln Ianuary the event of the year was presented in a football banquet, The Father and Son Banquet, fea- turing Frank Leahy of Notre Dame University. Finally a Boxing Show was sponsored, thus introducing a new sport of which both fathers and sons showed their appreciation. Now in full swing is another Baffle and preparations for another Bazaar in May, The Boosters have won a place in our hearts. To them we give our thanks for their work and mostly their unselfish energetic example. LEQHY BHNQUET STQG PQRTY PUHEWUHU For the theme of this year's Hquin we have chosen a Western setting. The scenes are of the pres- ent, but from their nature serve to remind us of the hardy pioneers who settled in and civilized Texas. These people typified the spirit of Texans of which We are so proud. We hope that these sketches may add to the color of this our 1949 HQUIN. Ht this time We take this opportunity to thank: Mr. and Mrs. Perrine of DeMarler's Studio, Mr. Tom Nall of the Southwestern Engraving Company, Mr. Ralph Harbison of the Gulf Publishing Company, Mr. less Gibson and loe Mortellra of the Chronicle, and to all those students in the school Without Whose help and cooperation this book Would not have been possible. DENNIS POWERS xg. Ui 3-Y ' '91 S 1'- 1 x , ,4 1- X1 v -2 ff 1' b Nj k Q? 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Your patron, St. Thomas, tells you the meaning of that Word Hlovef' He tells you that love has the characteristics of true friendship, that it is unselfish, that it is mutual and that it involves an intercommunion between friends. In other Words, you must give yourselves to Christ in the same manner in which He has given Himself to you. He lived a life of poverty, endured untold hardships, suffered excruciating pain and finally gave up His life for you. He has fulfilled His duty in the matter of unself- ishness. It remains for you to show Him that you are His true friends by giving yourselves to Him as He has given Himself to you. Holy Communion offers the great opportunity for the exercise of this mutual friendship. Many Fridays of the school year you have enjoyed this sacramental union With Gur Divine Lord. May this privilege ever continue to find place in your lives, that it may make your lives Wholesome, interesting, really Worth living. PAK LTY ix. 'Q N UT APPE!-llll. G WITH ELASSES FR. W. C. SHHRPE, CSB. Superior Senior Home Room FR. W. Pl SHEEHQN, CSB Second Councillor Senior Home Room FR. N. C. REUSS, CSB. FR. F. I. MCCHRTY, CSB. Bursar Director of Studies Mechanical Drawing Mathematics if FR. G. E. SILVESTER, CSB. FR. M. P. Sl-IEEDY, CSB. Physics English Senior Home Room Senior Horne Room FACULTY UT APPEAIII S WITH CLASSES I QI FR F. L. MURPHY, CSB. FR. I. F. WILSON, CSB. Librcrrian Spanish MH TOM DRISCOLL Physiccxl Education Music MR. L, L. IHMES MISS HNNH MHRIE HELFRICH MISS ELIZHBETI-I WQRD Secretory Secretory S N 40 MRS. M. E, WQLKUP Dietitian ST D E T IOHN MCCHRTHY, President EUUNEIL The main purpose of the Student Council here at St. Thomas is the furthering of co- operation between the faculty and student body. Great strides made this year by the Council have resulted in better under- standing and appreciation of each others problems. The Council has represented the student body in such things as smoking regula- tions, free time, and all student activities. Plmong many promotions were the mid- year and Senior Prom, sock dances, school and city-Wide popularity contests, and the obtaining of national publicity in the Cath- olic Weekly Our Sunday Visitor. The Student Council of l949 has com- pleted a successful year. lt owed much to past Councils and leaves future groups a great field of endeavor. The '49 Council has been formed, has matured and prospered, and now has gone on to become part of St. Thomas' long history. Thornas Reckling, lack Calvin, Rich- ard Bianckino, Thomas Dooley, Iohn McCarthy, Ignatius Badarni, Donald Genitempo, Dennis Parker, Iosepli Galle, E IUH SUUVE IHS Q83 59 ' -gf? 4 Entire Senior Class . an if -i Q.. S 'M ll ,. ,,,, i fn 'W in :JJ J- Midyear Llxami Obtaining the Well M154 Si Planes' Opz'-mtta Shamrock Room Those Noiexsn- mln Qlfl l.,Ollll?lf1Tll1H They Did Ole Black loc Chri:-strnass Pariy Hlma Managing Cheer Lfwavler.: Davila Maier the Hockey Team Fr. Sheehan Flquin Staff Cafeteria Eagle Staff 'il vi url' 'Nw ,QX , 2' v,i :f 'fgmX '- xf, J ix f'b 4 Y K ff 2 N if N XX. v M31 K XX ,- Inf xf- dow ff' , ffm? ' '.39,sv ,Eh,f?f'f'N1 -f 1 9 N ggQW,,, VIA Z 1' W N W WV !f - Lf X XwN' 'Wm f w f-Qi fmf, YY X f, -. ff if J ' fyfjf , MA if SENIORS BERNQRD H. BHRZILLH Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '46 Mission Collector '46, '47 Since his arrival, Bernard has made many friends among his fellow students. His vig- orous initiative will make him successful in any enter- prise he undertakes. ROBERT MQRTIN BEHRBNS Christ the King Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47 Basketball '49 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 lt looks as if Bobby will be a success in almost any field, but when and if he chooses to make use of his musical talents, please - someone, tell Harry Iames to move over. PHT HLESSHNDRH St. Vincent Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Basketball '49 Bowling '47, '48 Hockey '49 Tennis '48, '49 Mission Representative '47, '48 Eagle Staff '48, '49 Hquin Hdv. '49 Gym Hss'n '49 Honor Roll '47, '48, '49 Student Council '49 Pat has been a good promoter of all student activities, His experience and social con- tacts will carry him far in future work, IGNFITIUS PQUL BQDRMI St. Vincent Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Basketball '45 Senior League Basketball '49 Bowling '46 Track '46 Tennis '49 Missions '45, '46, '48, '49 Camera '45 Radio '45 ROBERT LQMBERT HUGENTHHLER St. Vincent Varsity Football '48 Hockey '48, '49 Bob traveled considerably in his high school career, tak- ing in such places as Cali- 'ornia, Canada, and finally St. Thomas. He excels in hockey and English and has made a name for him- self during his stay at St. Thomas. WQRREN BHKER, IR. St. Plnne Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '45 Basketball '46, '47, '48, '49 Golf '47, '48, '49 Camera '45 Radio '45 Eagle '45 St. Thomas Club '48, '49 Flquin Staff '48, '49 Library Staff '46, '47, '48 HNTHONY BQZILE St, Plnne Football '46, '47, '48 Track '46, '47, '48 Tony carried himself well, both on the gridiron and dance floor. Few seniors have gained such promi- nence throughout the city as Tony has in football. In following his career, Tony can use the many friends and admirers which he Flying Club '45 St. Thomas Club '45 Ignatius Paul Badami, better known as Nick, has shown an outstanding personality and good humor which has made his stay a pleasant one. Buddy is an outstanding boy at St. Thomas, ranking high on the scholastic list. He has already proved his writ- ing ability in the Eagle. Moreover, Buddy constantly has enlivened his classes With his ready wit. Ctfki 0 made here. ROBERT GORDON BENGE Immaculate Conception Intramural Football '46 Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Missions '47 Carefree and good-natured, Bob is well liked by staff and students. Q it VRLERIFIN R, BILSKI IOSEPH HENRY BOGHR Holy Rosary Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Bowling '46, '47, '48, '49 Flying Club '46 Val has always been a true St. Thomas man. With his quiet manner and reliable nature he has won many friends during his three years here. Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Missions '45 Camera '45 Radio '45 Ioe's snappy looks and retorts have brightened the class- rooms at St. Thomas. Even the fairer sex have been blessed to have such as Ioe amongst them. FRRNK IOSEPH BONNO BURNEY IOSEPH BOUDRERUX Sacred Heart Intramural '45, '46 Mission Collector '45, '46 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Frank's friendly smile and cheerful attitude have made him a popular figure around St. Thomas. The place he vacates in our band will be hard to fill. off -nine Immaculate Conception Intramural Football '46, '47, '48 Basketball '46 Missions Collector '47 Burney, who backed the school activities to the limit, has been a well known fig- ure up and down the halls for his friendly smile and greetings. DRLE BRIRD BRRNNOM St. Christopher Football '45, '46 Track '45, '46 Hockey '49 Camera '45, '46 Radio '45, '46 St. Thomas Club '45, '46 Eagle Staff '48, '49 Library Staff '46, '47, '48 Fire Patrol '46, '47, '48 Dale's personality and quiet wit combined with his tal- ent assure his success in the athletic halls of fame. IOHN PRTRICK BURNS St. Peter the Plpostle Intramural Football '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '47, '48 Camera '47, '48 Eagle Staff '48, '49 Burnsy has dabbled in nearly every activity in his two years here at St. Thomas. Newspapers seem to be his big interest, but women, parties, baseball and study- ing also claim his interest. Iohn Burns' versatility will carry him far. PHT BURKE Holy Rosary . Pat will be remembered by classmates not only for gen- erosity but for his coopera- tion in all his classes and activities. DRVID DREVIL BYNUM St. Flnne Intramural Football '45 Hockey '46, '47, '48, '49 Freshmen quake as Dave strolls down the hall. R daz- zling personality is going to propel this man-o-muscle to great heights in the business world, Socialite is not the least of his accomplishments. KENNETH FILLEN CFITHEY BENIHMIN CHRISTOPHER St, Vinceni CEGIELSKI Music Club '46 Immaculate Conception Fire Marshal '48, '49 Benny has made a fine record Ken is well known about St. Thomas for his friendly ad- vice to all, especially to the Freshmen. Everyone will miss that familiar sight of Homer as he stands on Shepherd thumbing a ride. ROBERT IOHN CERE St, Christopher Bob thou h a new student at . 9 St, Thomas, has established many friends with his bright personality. His experience in travel and his calm agres- sive manner should carry him to success in the field of his choice. in his scholastic work as well as being a supporter of all activities. He is well liked by everyone and his friendliness should carry him to success. THEODORE RICHFIRD COFFEE, IR. Holy Name Honor Roll '47, '48 St. Thomas Club '49 Teddy, as a loyal St. Thomas boy, is a trustworthy and dependable scholar. He in- tends to study television after graduating. SHMUEI.. GUS CPIMPISE RQLPH CPINO Christ the King Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Boxing '49 Track '46 Gym Rss'n '49 industrious and quiet, Nick has acquired for himself many friends from among student body and staff, Our Lady of Guadalupe Ralph is a fine St. Thomas boy whose dependability and exacting character will determine a fine future. Ralph is admired by his fel- low classmates for his broad knowledge of Civics. WILLIFIM GENE CHRNEY QLFRED RICI-IHRD CQSTELLO Holy Name Intramural Football '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Basketball '46 Track '46, '47, '48 Missions '45 Bill, an all around athletic and good boy, has been gifted with a personality that knows no equal for making friends and keeping them. St. Christopher Intramural Football '45 Tennis '48 Eagle Staff '48, '49 Flquin '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 QI is an all-around good fel- low. His friendliness and generosity will help him to- ward the fulfillment of his vocation. add 0 . PIRLHND BERNQRD COLEMPIN St. Finne Intramural Football '45, '46 Booster Club '46, '47 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Flying Club '45, '46 PIrland's lanky walk and driv- ing are legendry around St. Thomas. His constant place- ment on the St. Thomas Club has not kept him from numerous social activities in and out of school. IOHN COLLERPIIN St. Flnne Gym PIss'n '48, '49 Sodality Representative '47, '48 Iohn is best classified by the words determination and never tiring worker. We have all witnessed this in his outstanding scholastic record and his wonderful job in the gym and outdoor concession stands. orfg-nine IFIMES EDWHRD COLEMRN Plll Saints Camera '45 Radio '45 Iimmy is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is always around when help is needed. His friendly disposition has won the admiration of many fel- low students. DHVID R, COMPTON Blessed Sacrament David, who does everything in a big way, is well liked by all including the oppo- site sex. His industry and spirit will be missed by both the students and the faculty of St. Thomas. OLIVER FILFIN CONRPIDS Christ the King Intramural Football '45, '46 Basketball '48, '49 Missions '46 Library Club '46, '47, '48 St. Thomas Club '46, '47, '48, '49 H towering figure full of knowledge and owner of a splendid sense of humor, Oliver hopes to enter Rice where he will study elec- trical engineering. VINCENT I. COSTH St. Hnne Intramural Football '45 Camera '45, '46 Radio '45, '46 Plrchery '45, '46 Booster Club '47, '48 Flying Club '45, '46 Vincent's years here have proved that he is a real St. Thomas man who takes part in every activity. His quiet, good nature has acquired him many friends. IFIMES C. CORBETT St. Mary Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Booster Club '46, '47 Dramatic Club '49 Iim's good humor and fine spirit have won him many, many friends during his stay at St. Thomas. GEORGE W. COTTINGHHM St. Hnne Intramural Football '45, '47, '48 Eagle Staff '45, '46 Booster Club '46, '47 Mission Collector '45, '46 George, or Cueball as his many friends call him, al- ways has a big smile ready for delivery. His determina- tion and faith will bring the things that George wants and needs. Kiwis, ixy ' THOMQS MILTON DRVISON GILBERT DeI..ISI..E St. Hnne St. Vincent Intramural Football '45, '46, Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 '47, '48 Boxing '48, '49 Eagle Staff '46, '47 Tommy is an active minded boy who plans to spend his future in radio and televi- sion. Watch for improve- ments when he gets started. VINCENT DITTH Queen of Peace Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Basketball '49 Camera '45 Radio '45 Vincent's constant good hu- mor, good looks, and friend- ly smiles have rated him among the most popular boys of St, Thomas. He is certainly a good fellow to have around and there is no doubt that his future will be bright and prosperous. Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Intramural Basketball '46, '47 Track '45, '46 Gilbert is always on hand for school activities. Gibbie is one of the best football managers the team can boast of having. THOMFIS IRMES DOOLEY Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45 Intramural Basketball '49 Cheerleader '48 Plquin Pissociate Editor '49 Eagle Business Manager '48 St. Thomas Club '45, '49 Radio Club '45 Library Staff '46, '48 Tom is the tall good looking boy with the crew cut who is known for his broad smile and untiring work around St. Thomas. His friends are his admirers. IOHN TIMOTHY DFILY Holy Name Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '46 Track '47, '48 Missions '45, '46 Iohn T. has found a deep warm spot in the hearts of his classmates. His never- say-die spirit has been shown on the playing field and will assure his future. RHFQEL R. DPIVILPI Holy Rosary Missions '48 Eagle Staff '48, '49 lunior Red Cross '49 St. Thomas Club '48, '49 Ralph has shown that he can well accomplish whatever he undertakes. He hopes to be a missionary priest, and with his zeal, he will do much in God's service. CHHRLES DHNNH, Christ the King Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Track '46, '47, '48 Honor Roll '46, '47, '48, '49 Charles, St. Thomas'only three year letter man this year, is one of the few seniors blessed with a well-rounded character. He excels in all three phases of school life- academic, athletic, and so- cial. PHUL I. DHVISON, St. Peter, the Plpostle Paul's amiable personality is characterized by his cheerful smile. Well known about St. Thomas, Paul plans to be- come an accomplished farmer. Ctdff 0 DICKERSON MHRTIN RICHHRD HLTON DUKE DORIOCOURT Ressurection St. Christophers Intramural '46, '47 Football '45, '49 Dick's quiet and kind disposi- Track '46, '48 tion has made him admired Dicks advice, coupled with by teachers and students his athletic ability have made him a respected stu- dent around St. Thomas, QLLEN CLYDE EDWQBDS Sacred Heart Music Flppreciation '49 Q future day might see Hllen Edwards on the concert stage, as he excels at the piano. His good manner and dress will be missed next year. orfy-nine alike. ROBERT LEONHRD ELLIOTT Holy Name Intramural Basketball '48, '49 Bob is one of the smaller boys at St. Thomas, but he never goes unnoticed among friends. EDWHRD EHRL EWING ERIC KNIGHT FEIGHL Immaculate Conception Camera Club '49 Flquin '49 This small, silent man with the quiet zeal to Work, will no doubt, be a success in the future. I-Ie intends to study photography at the University of Houston. St. Hnne's Intramural Football '44, '46 Varsity '46, '49 Track '46, '49 Camera '45, '46 Radio '45, '46 Knights determination to ac- complish his aims success- fully at school, displays his vitality and ambition. LQUIS 1055121-1 FERNQNDEZ BERTRHND CHARLES PICKER Holy Name Parish Louis is a Well-liked boy at St. Thomas. Hlthough his was a short stay at St. Thomas, he made many friends among the fellow students. St. Hnne's Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '48 Varsity '49 Intramural Basketball '49 Boxing '49 Gym Hssociation '49 The name Big Bert refers not only to size of body, but to size of heart, for the possessor is known for his willingness to help one in need. IOSEPH SIDO GHLLE DONHLD IULIUS GENITEMPO St. Vincent de Paul Intramural Football '45, '48 Intramural Baseball '45 Intramural Basketball '49 Track '48 Eagle '46, '49 Ptquin '49 Dance Committee '49 Io Io's fine scholastic record, his participation in all school activities, and his broad grin have made him a popu- lar boy with the faculty and students. HENRY IOSEPH GIBBS St. Peter Library '46, '49 Music Hppreciation Club '49 Henry is a very studious boy with high ambitions. His ef- forts have contributed to a more efficient library. If he keeps up his work, he will do much to contribute to a better world. St. Hnne Intramural Football '45, '48 Missions '48, '49 Camera '45 Band '45, '47 St. Thomas Club '45, '49 Eagle '49 Hquin '49 Fire Patrol '48 Don's enthusiasm in social af- fairs has gained him an en- viable reputation at St. Thomas. His future plans in- clude H. G M. and then the business world. GEORGE NORMHN GILLIS Pill Saints Intramural Football '48 Hockey '49 Gym Hssociation '49 The Gym floor is a sterling example of George's hard work at St. Thomas. His good humor and his big smile takes dullness out of many a class. PHUL DQVID FILER IOHN FRFINK FOWLER Christ the King Football C team '45 Intramural '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46 Intramural Basketball '49 Bowling '48, '49 Paul's bowling should be an inspiration to future teams at St. Thomas. His unique personality and broad smile help him collect friends in great numbers. PILFRED LOUIS GHDBOIS St. Ioseph Intramural Football '44, '45 Gym Flssociation '49 l3ll's untiring work in the gym has made many dances pos- sible. He is everyone's friend. St. Mary Football '45, Intramural '46 Intramural Baseball '45 Track '46 Tennis '48 St. Thomas Club '45, '49 Sodality '48 Congenial Frank has been an outstanding student in so- cial activities. His character and courtesy cannot be ig- nored but neither can his scholastic standing, EDWHRD LEO FREED St. Theresa Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Bowling '47 Missions '45, '46 Fire Chief '48 H true Heights boy, Ed's am- bitious motive is only sure passed by his friendly con- versation. arid 0 GEORGE HLBERT GUBBER St. Vincent Parish George is very determined to make this World a better place to live in. I-le has a very quiet and pleasing personality which will carry him far in his future voca- tion. RUFUS MRRION HOLLPIND Christ the King Intramural Football '45 Band '45, '49 Marion is an energetic sup' porter of Eagle events. His humble personality and ready smile makes his fu- ture promising. off?-nine NEIL EUGENE HPINSON Christ the King Intramural Football '45, '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46 Intramural Basketball '48, '49 Manager '48 Gym Rssociation '48, '49 Eagle '48, '49 Neil's happy personality, quick wit, and size have made him a big man around St. Thomas, He is outstanding in every way. St. Thomas will lose a good guy at graduation. MICHHEL WILLIFIM IEZIERSKI St. Ioseph Varsity Football '47, '49 Baseball '45, '49 Intramural Basketmall '49 Track '47, '49 Missions '48 Honor Roll '45, '48 Mike has won for himself everlasting fame during his stay at St. Thomas. His ath- letic success has not af- fected his hat size nor his popularity with boys and girls. RBRFII-IRM RODRIGUES IIMENEZ Immaculate Heart of Mary Intramural Football '47 Intramural Baseball '48 Intramural Basketball '49 Fire Marshal '49 Honor Roll '45, '49 RHLPH B. IOHNSON St. lllnne Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Basketball '49 Hockey '47, '48 Ralph is one of the few sur- viving preps of '45. Though interested in most sports, he Hbe's helping hand, friendly smile, and quiet interest in others assure him of success in his choice to serve God has drawn much praise for his brilliant defense in hockey, Efforts such as his on and off the ice will not in the future. GILBERT THOMFIS KHPTCI-IINSKIE Resurrection Intramural Football '45, '46 Kap is a very nice fellow qo unrewarded. RONHLD KFIRL KEHTING St. Rose of Lima Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Ronald is a quiet, reserved lad who has been responsible who should gain the objec- for some fine horn blowing tive he desires, in the band room and at concerts. IOHN THOMRS KLINGER IQMES LEON KOONTZ St. Hnne Intramural Football '46, '47 Missions '47, '48 Camera Club '45, '46 Tommy has a great future ahead of him in the flower business. H happy-go-lucky sort of fellow, his sense of humor has gained for him a host of friends during his stay at S. T. H. Flnnunciation Bowling '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 lllquin Staff '49 Fire Marshal '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 limmie is as ambitious, ag- gressive, and loyal as they come. He makes friends with all. He is well known for his beating of the skins around the band house. GEORGE HENRY KUPER DHVID HNTHONY LHNDH St, Flnne Intramural Football '45, '46 George's rather quiet easy- going manner together with his fine personality have won him the admiration he deserves. His popularity among the fairer sex is un- disputed. St. Rose David, a possessor of a poten- tial mind and a pleasant personality, has always been a model St. Thomas boy. His genial character and sincere friendship as- sures success in life. PHILIP GELLES KELLEY DRNIEL CHHRLES KENNEDY Holy Name Intramural Football '44, '47 Intramural Baseball '45 Boxing '49 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Gym Illssociation '49 His position as a Latin scholar and a member of the box- ing team demonstrates Phil's versatility. The big boy al- ways makes his presence known by his size and sense of humor. GEORGE Tl-IOMHS KILPFITRICK St. Theresa Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '45 Intramural Basketball '48, '49 Plrchery '45 Gym I-lssociation '49 During George's four years at St. Thomas he has become an outstanding student. His likeable personality and readiness to befriend any- one will be a great aid to him in future life. Resurrection Kitten Football '45, '46 Intramural Football '47 Intramural Basketball '49 Dan has a friendly smile and a happy word for all. His gay, carefree manner has won for him many friends. HLLEN EUGENE KLEPRS Immaculate Conception Sodality Representative '47, '48 Kitten Football and Baseball '45, '46 Intramural Football '47, '48 Intramural Basketball '49 Hockey '48 Gene, a fun-loving lad, has won himself many friends and made his presence felt during his stay at St. Thomas, CLJJ 0 EDWQRD IOSEPH LPINDRY MICHHEI.. LFIWRENCE LHZHRE Queen of Peace Eddie is a serious fellow with a swell personality that made him popular among the student body. St. Thomas Club '48, '49 Camera Club '48, '49 Eagle Staff '48, '49 Mike's grades have been the envy of his classmates, yet he is well liked and re- spected by those who know him. Mike plans to study medicine after graduating. ERNEST NORMHN LE CLPIIR PHILIP SHMUEL LESTER Queen of Peace Intramural Football '47, '48 Durin his sta here at St 9 Y - Thomas Norman has lived up to his Catholic prin- ciples. His ambition rests in the Diesel engine industry. The school regrets losing such a fine student as Nor- man. off?-nine Flssumption Football '44, '45, '46, '47, '48 Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48 Track '45, '46, '47, '48 Boxing '49 Outstanding center and a leading socialite are terms that describe Gooch. Hn avid fight fan, he is always seen re-enacting his last bout. His endeavors will soon give Houston an out- standing architect. GER1'-'ILD WHYNE LIRETTE Resurrection St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47 Music Qppreciation Club '48, '49 ferry has a high scholastic standing. He has proved his ability as a musician and composer. For proof one has but to listen to him play any of his symphonies. DHNIEI.. LYONS St. Mary Track '45 Dan can always be detected in a crowd by his deep, jovial laugh. His type of humor makes everybody feel happy. We predict a wonderful future for a boy like Dan, GEORGE FRHNCIS LUQUETTE St. Mary Intramural Football '46, '47 Gym Hssociation '49 Hquin '49 Luke is destined to be one of Fl. 51 M.'s top veterinarians when he graduates. More- over, as a top-hand with the boys and girls, he is an- other of the fraternity of smiles. IOHN BURKHPIMUS LYONS Blessed Sacrament Band '46, '47, '48 Gym Hssociation '49 H quiet and shy personality makes lohnny a likeable lad. He is known among the fairer sex and will surely be a tribute to St. Thomas. CHHRLES LUDWIG MHTULH STEVE IOSEPH MHURO Hll Saints Here for only two years, Char- lie has done much to bet- ter his scholastic ability amid his crowded social life. St. Ioseph Intramural Football '46, '47 Camera Club '46, '47 Radio Club '45, '46 Steve's smiling face and curly hair have brought delight to many of the fairer sex. He has a host of friends at St. Thomas and his scholastic success foreshadows a promising future. IOHN EDWHRD MCCHRTHY IOSEPH RUSSELL MCGEE Hll Saints St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Student Council President '49 Eagle Editor '49 Senior Class President '49 Speeches or just plain conver- sation are a pushover for Mac, I-Ie has mastered the English language and uses it to his advantage in gain- ing friends. Qs president of our senior class he has led us to fame and glory. He will long be remembered by his classmates. St, Peter Bowling '47, '48 Library '49 Music Hppreciation Club '49 Hn ardent Catholic and a regu- lar communicant, Russ uses three digit numbers to count his friends. IOSEPI-I MICHQEL MHNN Holy Name Missions '45, '46 Sodality '47, '48 Ioe in his quiet and unassum- ing energetic manner has won renown before the staff and student body as a loyal son of St. Thomas. THOMFIS IHMES MFIRTIN, IB. St. Christopher Intramural Football '46, '47, '49 Intramural Baseball '46, '47, '48 Basketball '48, '49 Radio Club '45 Dramatics '49 Tommy is a friend to all and always has a smile for all, I-Ie has established quite a reputation for himself by his fine basketball playing. SRM IOSEPI-I MHRINO Plnnunciation Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45, '46 Sam's quiet nature and ready smile has earned for him a host of friends, Pl stancli Catholic, he plans to enter Business College in Sep- ternber. CHRL HNGELO MHTTPILIHNO, IR. Hssumption Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '46, '47 Camera Club '46, '47 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Carl has won for himself a host of friends during his stay at St. Thomas. His mu- sic ability and shy manner assures his success when he graduates. H156 0 FRHNK IOSEPH MCGINN Immaculate Conception Intramural Football '48, '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '46, '47, '48 Intramural Basketball '48, '49 Tennis '48 Frank, though always inter- ested in sports, has a per- sonality that will carry him to the top of any field of his choice. WFILTER WFIYNE MEHNERT St. Ioseph I-lquin Staff '49 Eagle Staff '49 Walter's hard work on the ad- vertisingstaffhave made this yearbook possible. His de- pendability is unsurpassed by his undying spirit. orfy-nine DPIVID HERBERT MCNERNEY St. Vincent DePaul Intramural Football '47 Hockey '47, '48, '49 Tennis '47 Dave has developed into a shining defense man on our champion hockey team. His good nature and ability to laugh have been important assets in school. MHRINO MHRIO MIHOVIL, IR. Holy Rosary Bowling '47, '48 Marino promotes all school activities with such enthu- siasm that he cannot fail to reach the top in whatever field he may choose. ffm GORDON LEPI MOISE RFIUL R. MOLINH, IR. St. Hnne Gordon, though a newcomer to St. Thomas, Will leave with many friends, both stu- dents and faculty alike. Holy Rosary Missions '47, '48 Library '48, '49 Roy's fine personality and common sense are well known by his friends. He plans to seek higher educa- tion at the University of Texas next fall, RHYMOND HENRY THOMQS CHHRLES MONDSHINE MONDSHINE St. Hnne St. Hnne Intramural Football '48 Intramural Basketball '49 St. Thomas Club '44, '45, '46, 47, '48, '49 Camera Club '45 Radio Club '45 Missions '45 Ray is known for his scholas- tic ability and witty re- marks, These assets should help him further his plans to attend Rice Institute and study medicine. Kitten Football '44, '45 Intramural Football '47 Intramural Basketball '49 Golf '48, '49 Missions '48, '49 Honor Roll '44, '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Tom is one of the better golf- ers in St. Thomas today. He has a desire to see the opera Carmen for per- sonal reasons. His natural smile and jovial remarks assure him success in this cruel world. EUGENE IRMES MURPHY St. Vincent DePaul Hockey '49 Hfter a brief absence, Eugene returned to a life at St. Thomas. His interest in school activities has made him well known. MICIIPIEL MUSTHCHIQ Flnnunciation Football '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Track '45, '46, '47, '48 Sodality '47 Michael was one of the out- standing football players of the year. His hard work on the field should be an in- spiration to future players. P VINCENT IOHN MUSHCHIH Blessed Sacrament Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '47 Tennis '48 Bowling '47, '48 St. Thomas Club '47, '48, '49 Radio Club '48 Vincent, a neat looking young man, is noted for his im- promptu speeches on the world of today. PETER HNTHONY NHVHRRO St. Mary Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45, '45 Intramural Basketball '47 Golf '45, '46, '47, '48 Hockey '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Seen as a typical St. Thomas student, Pete has shown his ability in golf as well as hockey. Pete's friendliness has collected a vast array of friends. CHHRLES THOMHS MOORE Hll Saints Intramural Basketball '49 Gym Hssociation '48, '49 Tom intends to carry the honor of St. Thomas into the U. S. Navy. Fl hard worker in school activities, Tom spends his spare time re- pairing automobiles. LEO PETER MORONKO, IR. St. Christopher Intramural Football '44, '45 Intramural Baseball '45 Hockey '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Bowling '45, '46 Track '46 Radio Club '46 Flying Club '46 Band '46, '47 Leo has been the backbone of the hockey team for four years. Popularity with the fairer sex is another goal which he easily attains. HHROLD WILLIQM MULLER RRYMOND HENRY MUNDINE St. Mary Intramural Football '47 Chemistry Club '48 Honor Roll '48, '49 Moose is one of the largest students in the school. His ready wit and ct genial per- sonality has made him liked by all. Hll Saints Not to be confused with his friend and fellow student of the same name falmostl, Ray has rather made his presence felt in the quiet, jovial way we know will help him in the business world, 61,66 0 IOE THOMPIS NEWSOM Hnnunciation Intramural Football '46, '47 Honor Roll '48 Ioe-'s quiet, carefree ways will acquire for him all the friends he needs in life. GERHLD HENRY NICI-IOLHS St. Mary Intramural Football '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '47 Track '46 Ierry Playboy Nicholas has many other nicknames. His bland smile and shining eyes are seen at many dances. Such a socialite as Ierry is sure to go places. BENIFIMIN DUDLEY ODEM GEORGE MICHPIEL O'LEFlRY St. Hnne Intramural Football '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Basketball '48, '49 Track '45 Cheerleader '48 Honor Roll '45, '46 Eagle Staff '47, '48, '49 Flquin Staff '48, '49 Radio Club '45 Boo is one of the most popular boys in the school. His per- petual smile and Winning personality has made him an outstanding student. His definite athletic ability in baseball has Won him ac- claim from many profes- sional scouts. only-nine St. Hnne Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '47 Basketball '49 Tennis '48, '49 Golf '47 Missions Representative '45, '46 Missions Secretary '47, '48 His service on the tennis court made him the captain of the team, Fondly called Tri- pod, he is always good for a laugh. His humor makes him life of the party. WILFRED HNTHONY GEORGE IOSEPH OLIVIER, IR. OLSOUSKY, IR. Hnnunciation St. Rose Intramural Football '46, '47 Basketball '49 Bowling '47, '48 Missions '47, '48 Honor Roll '46, '47 Wilfred and his overcoat have been known as Fil, and his way with the girls as Cassanova. This French- man wins friends by the dozens with his agreeable smile. IOE MICHHEL PHRKER St, Peter Intramural Football '45 Honor Roll '46, '47 Ioe is a quiet sort of lad who never gets excited. His steadiness and dependabil- ity are much needed in the world. Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Missions '46, '47, '48, '49 Camera '49 Radio '49 During his five years at St. Thomas, George has been very musical minded. He has been faithful to God and to his school. Fl boy like George will have no trouble in succeeding in life. QDOLPH HNTHONY PFEFFER, IR, St. Flnne Intramural Football '48 Tennis '48, '49 Track '45, '46, '47 Bubba is well liked by members of both sex. He has that certain something that attracts many friends- It's blue and has four white sidewall tires. He is easily distinguished by his radiant smile. LEIGH LOWELL PRESCOTT, IR. Resurrection Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47 Fl five year band letterman, Lowell has excelled in the field of music. Hn active supporter of school activi- ties, his success is assured IHCK DFINIEL PRINDIBLE St. Mary Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '46 Camera '48, '49 Eagle Staff '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Plquin Staff '48, '49 Honor Roll '46 Snap Shot Prindible is al- ways seen with a flash, Many of the photos in this book are of his work. He plans to enter Texas Tech and become a topnotch photographer. LEON PEREIRFI Tl-IOMFIS WILLIHM QUHIDY Flll Saints Intramural Football '48 Boxing '49 His likeable and fun-loving nature have made Leon a source of joy during the long months of school life. His talent to be late has made him notorious on the garden club. St. Flnne Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '46 Cheerleader '48 Eagle Staff '46, '47 Flquin Staff '49 Honor Roll '48, '49 Dramatics '49 Tom is the perfect cheer- leader, and is very popular around the academies. His school spirit has been in- spiring. He plans to further his education in the medical field when he graduates. FIRNOLD PHILIP PFEIFFER St. Mary, LaPorte Intramural Football '46 Baseball '46, '47 Bowling '49 Coming all the way from La- Porte, Hrnold has made the most out of high school. Hn ardent fan of Guy Lom- bardo, he has contributed to many dances. His success at St. Thomas will be car- ried on to later years. TOMMIE GUY PIZZITOLI31 Intramural Football '46 Intramural Baseball '47 Hrchery '45 Tommie's jovial and carefree nature will always carry him through the rough spots in life that we all must meet. DHNIEL FRHNCIS PHILLIPS Immaculate Conception Intramural Football '45, '47 Intramural Baseball '45 Dan's quiet ways and steady hand have gained him a host of friends during his stay at St. Thomas. IOSEPH DENNIS POWERS St. Flnne Intramural Football '45 Fire Marshal '46 Plquin Staff '49 Dramatics '49 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 This yearbook is the result of Denny's endeavors. He has had a straight Pl card and has made many friends while he was here at St. Thomas, With these indus- trious qualities, Denny is sure to go a long way in life. arid 0 RICHHRD LOUIS QUOYESER HLVIN ROSS REDDINGTON St. Flnne Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Basketball '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48 Dickie is a boy of average ability, and is known for his ready wit. His school spirit Illnnunciation Library '47,'48, '49 Eagle Staff '47, '48, '49 Music '49 Life will be a velvet carpet is Ross' philosophy. He plans to be an interior decorator when he graduates from St, Thomas, is a grand example for all to follow. CHRI.. EDWIN REICHHRDT, IR. VINCENT MICHFIEL RIZZOTTO Hnnunciation Holy Name Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '46 Basketball '47, '48 Golf '47 Carl's self-confidence and high ambitions together with his friendly nature assure him of a high place in life. orfg-nine Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Basketball '48 Plquin Staff '49 Eagle Staff '49 Gym Hss'n '49 Honor Roll '47, '48, '49 Library '48, '49 Moe is very active in stu- dent activities. He is famous for his diligence as basket- ball manager. He will be a tribute to St. Thomas in whatever field he chooses. IOHN MHNUEL RODRIGUEZ IOHN IOSEPI-I RUIZ, IR. Our Lady of Guadalupe Intramural Football '46, '47 Iohn's magnetic personality has gained him many friends. He has studied hard in preparation for his future and success will be his. HNTHONY SFIMUEL RUSSO Sacred Heart Intramural Football '45, '46 '47, '48 Intramural Baseball '46, '47 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47 '48, '49 Plnthony is known clown the halls for his ready smile and generosity. He is a real St. Thomas man who shows much promise. St. Christopher Intramural Footbgll '45 Camera Club '45 Radio Club '45 Iohn's easy-going nature will be a noticeable aid to his success in life. Obstacles should prove little hindrance to his humor and determi- nation. RICI-IQRD EDWRRD RYHN Rose of Lima Intramural Football '45 Intramural Baseball '45 Tennis '48 Camera Club '45 Radio Club '45 Richard's tennis is undisputed as is his ability to make friends and get ,into the swing of things. EUGENE BHRON SCHOELLMHN St, Plnne ' Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Camera '45, '46 Stamp Club '45, '46 Radio '45, '46 Ftrchery Club '45, '46 Five years have helped Gene absorb the spirit of old S.T.H. His contribution to student life has not stopped nor has his Woody Her- man-like clarinet playing degenerated. HENRY ERNEST SCHURIG, IR. St. Mary Intramural Football '47, '48 Fl two year's stay at St. Thomas has been sufficient for Henry to become one of us. His love of the West, horses and the wide open spaces is calling him to Q 61 M for a course in agri- culture. CLEMENT LHUMER SCI-IOPPE Queen of Peace Camera '45 Radio '45 Library '47 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Fire Marshal '49 NORMHN HENRY SHCHNIK Blessed Sacrament Intramural Football '45, '46 Hockey '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Gym Club '49 Camera '45 Radio '45 Honor '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Norman was a rough and ready hockey player on the Eagle's team, His is an un- controllable love for fishing and hunting. The best bet is that he can be found at Sheldon Reservoir outside school hours. HLBERT IOSEPH SCPIRDINO Hnnunciation Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '47 Hockey '48 Hlbert, known and liked by many, will use his fine per- sonality to win even more friends in later life, He likes everyone, everyone likes him. LEONCE LITTELL SFIMPSON Queen of Peace Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Track '45, '46, '47 Gym '49 Eagle Staff '45, '46, '47 Hfter serving a year in the Marine Corps, Leon returned to S.T.H. to complete his high school education. His fine work in the senior prom is an example of his school spirit. IOSEPI-I IOI-IN SCHRDINO St. Ioseph Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '47 Flying Club '46 It seems that the future holds a place in the business world for Ioe. It is his ability to win friends and influence people both at school and in his Saturday job that brings both such predictions. arid 0 Laumer's business ability is easily recognized as is his presence at all the social events. His wavy, blond hair is easily seen in a crowd. LHWRENCE BERCHMHNS SCHWHRZBHCH St. Vincent Band '45, '46, '47 Flquin Staff '49 Missions '47, '48 Camera Club '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47 We hope St. Thomas has left as many impressions on Larry as he himself has ob- tained on his film and type paper during and after school hours. The photog- raphy and journalism class of some college has been calling. DONHLD CLHUDE SEEBERGER St. Ioseph Bowling '49 Band '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Don, well liked around St. Thomas for his helpfulness, will be missed most by the band where he was a valu- able member during his five years stay. BENIRMIN WHLTER SIKORSKI St. Rose Intramural Football '45, '46 Benny possesses a deep and quiet personality. He will long be remembered by his many friends and should be one of our best citizens. off -nine HNTHONY FRPINK SHIMEK Ptnnunciation I3lnthony's good humor, friend- liness and fine disposition has made him well liked by all. His traits developed, he should easily achieve his goal in life. WILLIHM PEYTON SKINNER St. Ptnne Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Intramural Baseball '49 Golf '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Camera '47 Quiet and unassuming Bill is the future Iimmy Demaret. Student activities and sports have consumed most of his time. i I I RHYMOND THOMHS SMITH Christ the King Intramural Football '45, '46 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Ray is a very conscientious student who has applied himself well in all his stud- ies, He has been very gen- erous in spending much of his time helping his fellow students. He intends to study electrical engineering at Rice. LOUIS MHRTIN STEPHNSKI Hll Saints Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Basketball '49 Hockey '49 Gym Ptss'n '49 Missions '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Louis, who was active in all school functions, always smiled his way through the troubles that slow most of us down. CHHRLES WHHRTON STFISNY Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas Club '46, '47, '48 Radio '46 Charley is known for his ef- forts in bringing us moving pictures in the mornings. Popular with the girls as well as boys, he is a diligent worker and is sure to be a success in life. IOHN LEONHRD THYLOR Christ the King Iohn, a loyal St. Thomas man, is a trustworthy and de- pendable scholar and an all 'round good boy. GEORGE DQVID VLHSEK St. Theresa Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '45, '46, '47, '48 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48 Fire Marshal '45 Georges eyes are set toward the open range. The abili- ties he has shown as St. Thomas scholastically, ath- letically or socially together with his determination at any task, help us predict a successful future. THOMRS PFITRICK WHRDEN H11 Saints Honor Roll '48 Pat might be small but he still packs a large smile and a ready hand for strangers and friends. IRMES MICHHEL WPILLS St. Hnne Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Track Team '45 Missions '45, '46 St. Thomas Club '45, '46, '47, '48, '49 Hquin Staff '49 Senior of the Month '49 Literary Club '48 Iimrny is the quiet, unassum- ing blond that is famous around our halls for his scholastic ability. Pl perma- nent member of the St. Thomas Club, there is no doubt of his ultimate suc- cess. PHTRICK MICHHEL WENDLFIND Intramural Football '47 Basketball '48 Bowling '46 Pat is famous as a hot rod driver. Never a dull moment is the standard by which his pace is set. Where there's Wendland there's action. 7 ROBERT STPIRLEY TEVIS, IR. St. I-'lnne Intramural Football '45, '46, '47 Intramural Baseball '46, '47, '48 Basketball '49 Dramatic Club '49 Cheerleader '48 Eagle Staff '49 Plquin Staff '49 Honor Roll '45, '46, '47, '48 St. Thomas Club '45 Skippy has had his hand in all activities about St. Thomas. He is absolutely the best known boy in the school. ROMULDO VFILDES, IR. Immaculate Basketball '49 Boxing '49 Roy's short stay at St. Thomas has not hindered him mak- ing many friends. His box- ing is unquestionable and has settled many arguments for him. IFIMES CHRLISLE THOMPSON St. Rose Intraumral Football '45, '46 Radio Club '45 Iimmy's five years at St. Thomas have shown his fine personality and ability. He plans to attend Texas Pl 51 M this coming fall where he will seek higher education. LOUIS VETRHNO Intramural Football '45, '46, '47, '48 Hockey '46, '47 Louie is a boy who can be depended upon. His warm heart and many friends as- sure him of a future beyond doubt. Q65 0 well known jolcestirr Ground Kl NNVTH RRY VVHlTl'IN'l'ON iiiiiicicfiilcito Conception idqltv Stuff '45, '47, '49 l'qqlllIlSlL1ff'4Q Ken, the i'Httolpli lVleiijou of St 'lll1Ollts'I17, limi: not hd-l trouble in or oiitsicle :school in uiokinq frientlis His hobby is cirt rind he ii: the one who is responsible for the ort in this yerirlnoolq MIYLVIN IULIHN l'lNCll Christ the Kino Despite the foot Melvin is o St Thoiuorx, he has been populor ciuionof students ond priests. He resisted brovely to the 1-nil off? -nine NORMHN IGSPIPH WOGQN St Mary Mission '45 St Thoiuos Club '45 Honor Holl '46, '47, 48, '49 Noriuon is the toll lcid thot in: well known Ground the school for his deep voice, With his floshy convertible ond quiet personality, he eosily rnokes oi hit with the weoker sex. He plons to en- ter Rice ond toke up orvhi- tecture lHlVlljS EUGENE WHRID Coinero '45 Hrchery '45 RC1dio'45 4-. WILLIPIM HENRY WOODS, IH. Holy Ghost lntroniurcxl Baseball '46, '47 Bo1nd'46, '47, '48 Eagle Stoff '49 Bills ornioble personality cou- Literory Club '48 Iinuny's witty reniorks oten l brightened G dreory day for his fellow students. His tol- ent will be lent to the stoqe if his hopes ore fulfilled pled with his winning sinile ond hord work ore his most priceless ossets. They will certainly produce notable results, Oufdfancbng eniom HQFQEL DQVILQ Vrxlediciorian, Scholarship RQYMOND SMITH SCIlLlTC1YOFiCIl'1,SChOlC'ITlif1if 5955 IOHN MCCQRTHY Government IGNHTUS BQDQMI Govemmeni DUDLEY ODEM Publiccltiona DENNY POWERS Publiccriionss Uufdfwwhng en iam we X en lord THOMFIS DOOLEIY STHRLEY TEVIS SI114iwr11FIf'Y1viTir-1: IDICKFRSON DORIOCOURT Fltlllfeiicws Sludvnt Qfftivififz: MICHHFL IEZIFRSKI Qfhlrdir'-' CLASSES Front row: William Golden, Robert C. Ioness, Patrick Kennedy, loseph Terracina, Maurice Forge, Paul Pernaud, Lawrence Connelly, Pin- thony Mantre, Stephen Parisi. Back row: Robert Maher, Benjamin Breaux, Edwin Kuehn, Vincent Bre- land, loseph Laughlin, lohn Burke, Thomas Reckling, William Welu, Michael Rutera, Robert Pool. FR P. F. PETREY, CSB. Mathematics JURIGRS ll-R Front row: William Hillman, Iames Heaney, Richard Costelli, loseph Kelly, Mistrot Sullivan, Robert Doo- ley, Saverio Giamrnalva, Plnthony Lister, lames O'Donnell. Back row: Bernard Carbajal, lerry Schwarzbach, Buster Rrnim, Iameu Liuzza, Stanley Hoza, Leonard Ho- lub, Robert Landry, Robert M. lones, George Dethleffsen. RIDRS 11-B Back row: Patrick Boland, Thomas Wicks, Leland Dolan, Edward Mc- Fall, Kenneth Beaman, Harold Standish, Eugene Harrell, Ioseph Roach, Robert Fowler. Front row: lack Mulvihill, Thomas Wise, loseph Qbell, Nicholas Fllex- ander, Bernard Murray, Plndrew Kubala, Iosseph O'Connor, Eugene Gaidoufselc, Back row: William Kirk, Donald Steen, lames Matzinger, Melvin Thoede, lames Woods, Leonard Thielen, Marcellus Rasmussen, Michael O'Connor, Paul Wilson. Front row: Forrest Morales, Hlex- ander Schroeder, Paschal I-lucoin, Robert Sheridan, Robert Hobbit, Pl. Ripson, loseph Burghard, loseph Burke. Qbsent: lames Boyd, David Giraud. FR. L. I. PURCELL, CSB, English Richard O'Donnell, Iohn Nolan, Rob- ert Sherill, lohn Gajewsky, Donald Sanders, Larry Quiroz, Fred Sprague, Robert Weber, lohn Boyle, Iames DeGeorge, Roy Cab- ler, Creiahton Pickett, Torn Roberts, Qnthony Palazzo, Ftnthony Romano FR C, O. BERGERON, CSB. History '45 QQ 'Q as ! is X Q is 5.3 lc J HIGHS H-C Louisa Cashiola, Harper Kiqht, Iaineis Smith, Robert Scherer, Michael Mc- Gowan, Frank Tainburello, lames Nolan, lohn Roberts, Bill Ryan, loe l-lajovslcy, Bill Cooney, Bill lrwin, Cecil Ptntill, Donald Clark, Robert Zapalac. RllDllS 1LD fi 525 Wfsllhi Bock row: lboniel Floeck, Som Shoel- 1non,Roymond Marlin, Woller Har- ris, Lee Corso, Gene Olivier, Poul Rrown. Front row: Horrry Theriot, Ronold Guercio, Carl Rolo, Harvey Kri- schke, Wilfred Locour, Thomos Fooshee, Williom Cox, David Marr sw? Q, Bock row: Edwin Duke, Hlvin Prebile sky, Guodolupe Gonzoles, loseph Gillespie, George Merz, Rodney Moncuso, Emil Slcrnino. Front row: Morgoriio Escobor, lohn Monoghon,Chorles Morlinezjomes Devine, Ronolcl Cuenod, lock Dold, Robert Gore, William Demny, Philip Dovies. uwnv FR. l. T, CHERRY, CSB. Chemistry, English Front row' Qndrew Scardino, lames Burke, Thomas Qnderson, loseph Leppard, Donald Hagusa, Nicholas Liveris, Eddie Poynter. Middle row: George Iacobs, lohn Talley, Barry Smith, Luther Inkley, Edmund Masaryk. Back row: Ray Baker, Edwin Grace, Ivan Schulin, Donald Baulch, Ray- mond Branham, Walter Conan, Neil Balfzarn. FR. L. Q, BREZIK, CSB. Civics JUHIGRS ll-E Front row: Thomas Bittner, Benny Dodson, Ben Konviclca, Harry Ca- gle, Philip Lupo, Flrthur Laetsch, Edward Boqar, George Srnaistrla, Flnthony Listi. Back row: Wilfred Ramon, Steve Luchak, Richard Gillis, Harry Odern, Williarn Clark, Gillis Shel- ton, Sam Listi, Frank D'Plrmata. SOPHUITIORES IO-H xN K Back row: Robert Kranske, Iohn O'Leary, Robert Seerden, larnes Boland, Iohn Regan, Elvis Moore, Paul Mattern, William Burton, Front row: Robert White, laines Ql- lison, William Yandle, Milton Reed, Robert Kessler, Gene Ranssley, Travis Eyran, Norbert Hardaway, Iohn Manuel Rack row: Iohn Maack, Tesson Wal- ker, Rayinund Peters, Iarnes Mc' Fall, Walter Hoffie, Thomas Gregg, Patrick Gibbons, Front row: Denis Parkenlames Fraser, Matt Riley, Lyman Duplantis, Rob- ert Gannon, Iarnes Gawlik, Frank Malek, lerry Daniel, Harrell Chris- well, Warren Poye. PR. I. L. MEYERS, CSB. Biology, English Top row Charles Salvato, Patrick Gibbons, Thomas McCann, Robert Montgomery, O, W Iohnson, Iohn Wilkening, Lyle Elliott, Thomas Lamb, Norman Thomas. Knefelina Richard Karla, Raymond Nolan, Iames McMahan, lack Ritvhie, Iames Harrison, C. I Tam- borello, Iames Merritt, Francis Lacher, losoph Sedita, Robert Gad- boi: FR W. V SULLIVQN, CSB Latin, English SUPHGIRORIES IO-B Top row: Frank Mustachia, Francis Montalbano, Samuel Messina, Leo Blasche, Iohn Gadbois, Kenneth Choyce, Frank Mandola, I. R. Na- varro, Robert Montgomery, Edward Ross Bottom row: Roland Luquette, Francis Corso, Iames Golasinski, George Spanos, Thomas Matula, Robert Gonsoulin Harry O'Donnell. SQPHUIUGRES 10-c Front row: Donald VanWart, Horner White, Harris White, Fred Picker- Front row: Thomas Coles, Ferdinand Galindo, Ioe Soltis, Bill Kansteiner, lose-ph Christensen, Larry Ortego. Back row: Frank Phillips, lohn Mer- rian, larnes Vaughn, Frank Rizo, Roy Oggero, Bill Faulk, Iohn Weber, Stanley Kurtin, Geoffrey Platt man, Ioe Goeters, Bernardo Garcia, Paul Richardt. Back row: Rnthony Montalbano, Vin- cent Loverdi, Paul Lay, Thomas Devine, Charles Chatne-uf, Ken- neth Wogan, Morris Broussard Francis Pieri Richard Bianchino MR. I, MULLIN, CSB English SUPHOIAHORES 10-D Standing Richard O'Neil, Charles Naquin, lames Shoptaw, Samuel Danna, loseph Carrabba, George Schmidt, Thomas McWilliams, El- liott Goulas, George Molina, Rich- ard Ruiz, Hayes Hamilton Seated' Qrthur Cain, Thomas Col- lvrain, lolin Cahoon, Ronald Staislcy, laines Kuper, Raymond l3l1.TlCf'?T, Cyril Fitzharriis, Randolph llrirrli MR. W. MUIR, C.S.B, English Standing: Louis Silcorski, lames No- vosad, lohn Matzinger, William Buie, George Gist, Flugust Luchak, Donald Costa, Milton Spachek, Morris Feighl, Barton Milstead, Sitting: William Soltis, Warren Did- ion, Melvin Lemarie, Eugene Slaw' inski, Vernon Poole, lames Cris- Well, Walter Oaclra, Richard McNerney. SOPHOIUORES IO-E Standing: Ioseph Hebert, Carroll Manuel, Michael Malanaphy, Rob- ert Hallette, Francis McCauley, Iohn Wymer, I, Gibson, Thomas Dimicelli, L. Clark. Seated: Ciro Lampasas, Michael Massey, William Cochran, Frank Mandola, T, Kelliher, lames For- sythe, William Rehm, Martin Kowis, Fred Lindley, Iohn Banks. Missing: Charles Devers Standing: Edward Holland, Glenn Hicks, lohn Crowe, lohn Shell' ander, Thomas Stepanski, Ronald Lee, Paul Muth, loseph Messina, Clarence Martin. Seated: lohn Sheffield, Mike Valdez, Maurice LaVergne, Daniel Kubialc, Robert Krus, Robert Florence, Ross Ryres, Felix Baranosky, Frank Connolly MR. l. SLRVIN, CSB. Spanish, English 1 fi V UQ' .V :ck row Robert Scherer, Richard lcloux Dan Rutler, Nuncio Martino. loirn Lyle, Frank Sacco, Pete Pu- lrflo Hnthoriy Matranaa, David Vrrgzqusiz, lohn Curnrninass, larne.: Tillorz, lfrwin Manning, Ronala ZX ICU' ont raw loo Spellrnan, Wayne Hrilrr-rrrraclier Roberi Miller, Leon F-lrilarlino Kelly Rrouxfssard, Larry l'rr:,w-r Noxie Rczriano FR E, M. YOUNG, CSB. Mathematics FRESHIREH 9-ri , rn xr... Back row Ron Reese, Georae Zen- ner, William Washam, Ioe Palum- bo, Eugene lendrasik, Iohn Theall, Hlbin Koteras, Sam Morello, Rich- ard Bonelle, Harold Nieman, Walsh Hanley, Front rowi Fred Gi.ril1oyle,Loui:s Bilefz, lohn lsom, lohn Deliorke, Iohrr Flntell, Sam Tilotta, Clem Nicolini FRESHIUEIW 9-B ! is tid! 3 ' f' a E5 F S' if 9' 1' E' f ,lv Si:-it it s. as il L,? il? 's 3 gf, Q :sawn M 1 I-Sill L 3 stigma 5 ,Q iifwll f 2 , H3381 1. . il H3593 Au :min i EEE!! xi. 532525 Back Rowi Ioseph Kerns, Robert Gel- usich, Louis Lanzo, Sam Raia, Brian O'Neill, Robert McNiece, David Melville, George Martinsen Phillip Barletta, Front Row: David Latrop, Bob Davi- son, Flrchie Smith, Plnthony Mon talbano, Robert Cox, Paul lames, Larry Lirette, Frank Rodriguez. sw'J- 4 '7f '7Q ' If Q- 15: 'M pol? 1-C Back Row: Harold Osterhaus, Frank Dames, Fred Stegall, Walter Cava- naugh, Ruben Kidder, Plndrew Do- bard, Eugene Fllbert, Numa David, lohn Landa, Michael lamail. Front Row: Pat Kelley, David Buck- ner, Leon Smith, loseph Wirtz, Tom Peterson, Prentiss Crowe, Bernard Ditta, lames Kervin MR, R. IEFFERY, CSB Latin, History UBFFM lib mwa- ou' r .1 r 1ft1lla, lohn V 11 lt 1 lltl11 Fr 1 1 FRESHITIEH 9-Q O lt '1.1l:f1 ll' tiry lfavila loseph rt l lor l,Ollll? l7'l'li14la i ltow Robfirt Foretich, Hay- 1 lto1tr1a11e: lohn llol111, l.o1,11:1 fp la'u:1vHr1c'e Soorden, Richard V1 lla: lf':111-.' Lor1f'1t111re, Robert l1 I'lVl, Clzorlntf liorgsz, lolin Leni- 1 Hobs-rt l.11q11f-ttf? Leonarcl .0 1 . 1 Hit l l1NRlGl'lT, CSB History, linalish Back Rowi Philip Lechelslce, Benla- min Bilslci, Flrthur Coffey. Third Row: Earnest Richter, Louis L11- pin, William Clay, Leo Malek, Second Row: loseph Cashiola, loseph Wade, lohn Tontsch, Herman Lau- hoff, Martial Hussion, First Row Patrick Morrison, Michael Hdorno, Michael Butera, Preston Morgan, Raymond Sicinrzki Fllosenti lack Calvin, Harvey Litrhen H 2 rf PRES!-ITRER 9-IJ .-.-gp-f r . A, 6, V , V'-xg fa r . I .. Z 1, ' . Q M- I ra' .' , . pn.. v y., r. Flhiarent' Robert Caqle, Horace Hebert Third Row' lerome Stavinoha, Nich olan Riihlf-r, Thomas Donixi Second Row. Walter Horrifs, Rober Creighton, Harlan Warden, Sher wood lnkley, Williarn Erwin, Don alrl DoWalch, Lawrence French I First Row: larnes Earthrnan, Fludry Rc-gnaud, Michael Guarino, Wil- liam Ginn, lames Hclarns, Edward Kadlecek, Felix Rake-r, Samuel Ess- cobedo Front Row: Leslie Matthews, Hlfred Hrmstrona, lohn Piitz, Francis Thiele Second Row: Robert Kristynilc, Hallizs Plrsernent, Thomas Snapp, Manuel Mendiola, Richard Stephens, lo- seph Danna Third Row: Lawrence Taggart, Ferdi- nand Martinez, Gerald Clark, Brian Whitlock, Edwin Herndon, Iohn Laetsch, Ierorne Oddo, Leonard Wine, MR, F. WELLING, CSB Science, Mcitheinatics Top lun: l-lf-witt, larriezs MCCorriiiClc, 5'Q'J'?W Mi,'e-fQw4t'gf'.1iigf,q2f5 FRESHITIEIW 9-E lavlc Kleiriworth, Paschal Palmer, Loui.: Horri, lorries Biilqfrwitz, Rob- ert Northway, lack Gonssouliri. Ori Krirwi Leon Messina, Gory Canmria, lack Lepparfl, William Wwqwrrrt, Frank Legaio, Robert Crwiqari, Norman llaiqle, 'Timothy Farlf1y,ll Fl liiivliis. MR W MQGONE, CSB Latin Top. Robert lozwmk, Paul Kelly, Torri Bouzsquet, Robert Napoleon, Rich- ard Skolaut, lohn Bradshaw, Roh- ert Plllen, Victor lfirikaiif, Graharri Prater Ori Knee, Sterllriq Sloan, Loiii.: l3roii:s:sard, Iohri Pririco, Iarriex Bale, er, Edward Hiimaiorr, lame: Shirrielc, Frriilio Martinez, lohri Fletcher FRESHFUEH 9-F Standing: Sam Sanchez, Ray Ducote, Louis Owen, Mitchell Sacco, Fred Wright, lim Richards, Michael Sweeney, Charles Squyres, Warren Dunphy, Roy Bonario. Kneeling: Paul Pieri, Ewing Deasy, lohn Trudeau, Charles Roth, lack Parker, Iohn Oggero, Peter Porca- rello, George Matthews, Patrick Shannon. Back Row: Thomas Matzinger, Bill Casey, Fred Kuhiak, Dick Schulte, Bob Norris, Richard Stroup, Leo Linloeck, Leo Longer, Ronald Rick- man, Hugh Welch, Flrthur Cox. Front Row: loseph Brocato, Lee Roy Theall, Vincent Ragusa, Wa e Turner, loe Schillaci, Sam Sgr- dino, Iohn Sicinski, lorry Walker, Bill Sullivan. MR. M. BIONDI, CSB Latin sw- , L LE HY ISIT MR GPORGE STRQKE MR FRQNK LFQHY Too many thanks cannot be given Mr, George Stroke and the Boosters' Club for their work in bringing the Nationla top football coach both to our city and to our school and in making our annual football banquet an historical event The visit of Mr. Leahy will live long in the memories of every St, Thomas student Fifter he distributed the letters to the members of the team and gave a special talk to the student body the afternoon before the banquet, Of course, this was after he had been accepted as a Texan on his arrival at the airport, On that occasion he was received by Mr Strake, Mr George O'Leary, Mr lack Calvin, lvir Torn Standish and Fathers Magee and Sheedy, and presented with Texas cow- boy boots and hat. The night of the banquet saw our gym filled to capacity. Twelve hundred boys and dads assembled for one of the largest and best banquets this city has seen. Flfter introduction of notable guests and speeches by those indicated on thi' proarain below, Coach Leahy delivered a magnificent speech Winning the admiration of everyone present Then the outstanding scenes from Notre Dames '48 football season were shown Mr. Leahy has left behind him many friends and fans and he will not :soon be forgotten. Orchids go to Mr. George O'Leary, president of St. Thomas Booster Club and to Mr lark Calvin, banquet chairman, for making our Football Banquet of l948-49 the Nations best BBNQUET PROGHHM Master of Ceremonies Mr. I P Hamblen Invocation . Fr, T P Olilourke, CSB slvir G, W. Stroke gpgqkem A Mr, Frank Leahy 'Mr Torn Driscoll ,Most Rev, C. E Byrne x v ,qvx K 4 svavixlg 'M 'I' 1' a mu ' in ikxwk ,.,6Q' Lf mgsg' 5, mmf aa! I 1 7? 'lA L' wif, , 4..hb,, Af VLA 1,544 , dba, ,,.. Ag, x ,.4 5.7 ww x. . ' '37 -, wg A L 5 g f E 'I 7 lk!! . :' nip, ,Q U 2 Z5 :- ffyff '-5 , , f,?ff2z,,,f', 575, ,j f , , J 1, 1 ' ' - fl ', ' ,cyl f' , A CTI IITIEF SIIIIHIIIY III llll The Sodality is one of the essential parts of the life of a boy at St. Thomas. P1 real St. Thomas boy dedicates himself to his spiritual Mother and takes part in the activi- ties sponsored by the organization under her patronage. This year the usual program of the sodality was continued with assemblies for sermon and Benediction being held weekly from the opening of school. Election of the new officers took place in October, while the reception of new members was held on Our Lady's Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On this occasion the sodalities at St. Plgnes and Incarnate Word I-lcademies joined with our unit at St. Thomas to make a most impressive ceremony in Plnnun- ciation Church. The Living Rosary was recited and Father Sharpe, our superior, delivered the address before the joint reception. I The work for the Missions during the - I past year was combined with that being done in the other high schools taught by the Basilian Fathers and from this resulted the erection of a church in Wharton, Texas. This special work for the Missions has continued to flourish during the year and further results will be seen in the near future in the appear- I ance of another church in the Basilian Missions. The boys and the staff have noted with pleasure the renewal of a former custom at St. Thomas of setting aside one class period a week on Thursdays for MISSION REPRESENTHTIVES Front row: Donald Genitempo, Thomas Mondshine, Fr. Purcell, Philip Kelly, Louis Stepanski. Back row: Philip Davies, Paul Lay, Harry Cagle, Robert Zaplac, Denis Parker, Ioseph Messina, Edward Hussion, Robert Luquette, Mitchell Sacco, Hnthony Lister, Michael Pizzitola, Gerald Clark, Iames Tilton, Thomas Colle-rain, Edward McFalI. Hbsent: Harry O'Donnell. SODHLITY OFFICERS Hnthony Romano, Edward Hussion, Fr. Bergeron, William Skinner, Milton Spacek ESSHI IIIIITHEII iff' .-.-f- 'c confessions. Results were apparent al- most immediately in the increase of attendance at Weekly and even daily Mass and the reception of Holy Com- munion. Such has shown that the Sodal- ity is accomplishing its chief aim of bring- ing our boys and their parents to Iesus through Mary. The interior results cannot be estimated but the seniors Witness that Vocation Week and the Qnnual Retreat could not have been helped more than by the practices begun earlier in the year. Finally must be mentioned the very important event of Father Peyton's visit to our school. Everyone had heard of his miraculous cure and had heard of his Work to bring the family closer together by family prayers and by the help of the best Hollywood stars on the Family The- ater. Thus the setting for Father Peyton's address to the student body was very favorable, but the address itself was even more impressive in giving the stu- dents a living example of one Who truly loves Mary, Our Mother, and is trying to help others love Her. FR. PEYTON VISITS ST. Tl-IOMHS Scenes of the Sodality Reception at Hnnunciation Church f The annual Forty Hours Devotion at St. Thomas was held this year on the second, third cmd fourth of March. Each morning a Solemn High Mass was offered in the Rotunda and the Blessed Sacrament was exposed for adoration in the school chapel, The students availed themselves of the opportunities to visit Our Lord during their study periods and at ap- pointed hours after school and to hear Mass and receive Holy Communion on the three days. Though each boy was free to attend his parish church on the first two mornings, the entire school attended Mass and received Communion the third morning. Plfter this Mass the Mothers' Club provided an excellent break- fast for the students. The Devotions closed with Benediction in the rotunda the evening of the third day, HIRIY HIIIIHS IIIVIIIIII MHSS IN THE LIBRPIRY EXPOSITION IN TI-IE CHHPEL BENEDICTION IN THE ROTUNDQ MHSS IN THE ROTUNDH Sl. lHllIllHS lllllll SENIOR - IUNIOR First row: Raymond Smith, Vincent Musachia, Flnthony Russo, Raymond Mondshine, Robert Matzinger, Iohn Mulvihill, Iames Walls. Second row: Patrick Kennedy, Gerald Lirette, loseph Terracina, Flndrew Scardino, loseph Kelly, Leonard Thielen, Paschal Plucoin, Bernard Carbajal, William Welu. Top row: Michael Lazare, Denis Powers, Henry Gibbs, Fldolf Pfeffer, Thomas Dooley, Warren Baker, Donald Clark, Thomas Wicks, Robert Sheridan, Iohn McCarthy. -v--Q--......,.,, FRESHMEN First row: Iohn Tontsch, lohn Qntell, Sam Tilotta, Iames Tilton, Edwin Herndon, Louis Broussard, Flrthur Cox, Hugh Welsh, lerry Walker, Bobby Davison, Second row: lohn Lyle, lames Longmire, Ierry Oddo, Michael lamail, Robert Norris, Harlan Warden, lohn Prince, Iohn Bradshaw, Leo Linbeck, Daniel Butler, Michael Butera. Back row: Robert Gelusich, Nuncio Martino, Fred Ste- gall, Louis Lupin, Richard Zenner, Walsh Hanley, Ronald Fruge, Louis Owens, Rnthony Matranga, Her- bert Fuchs, Qrchie Smith, lohn Theall, Brian Whitlock, Richard ldoux. SOPHOMORES Frontt Richard Ruiz, lohn Cahoon, loseph Goeters, Rob- ert Seerden, lames Hllison. Middle: Edward Ross, Richard McNerney, Charles Na- quin, Thomas Coles, Tesson Walker, Michael Valdez Donald VanWart. Rear: Delaney Ryan, Sarn Danna, Raymond Nolan Robert Hallette, Flnthony Galindo, Richard Bianckino Iohn Gadbois, Kenneth Choyce, lohn Matzinger Ioseph Christensen, Iohn Merian. -W--.+.....,.4,. FIRE MQRSHHLS Edward Freed, Iames Koontz, Plbraham liminez, Laumer Schoppe UIHIIIIIIZHTIIIIIS CHMERH CLUB First row: Iack Prindible, Clement Nicolini, Leroy Theall, Earl Ewing, Frank Montalbano, Nicholas Fllexander, Walsh Hanley, Father Bergeron. Second row: Flndrew Scardino, William Irwin, Leo Lin' beck, Tom Wise. Third row: Michael Lazare, Lawrence Fraser, Iohn Lyle, Robert Sherrill. o GYM HSSOCIFITION Front row: Louis Stepanski, Nick Campise, George Luquette, George Gillis, Leonce Sampson, Norman Sachnik. Back row: Iohn Lyons, George Kilpatrick, Ralph Iohn- son, Philip Kelley, Patrick Hlessandra, Robert Gad- bois, Bert Ficker, Pllfred Gadbois, Father Sheedy, --- I llllliIllIIlHllllIlS LIBRHRY CLUB Front row: David Lathrop, Ross Reddington, Iames Cris- well, Roy Molina, Michael Pizzitola, Father Murphy, Edward Ross. Back row: Iames Heaney, Ruben Kidder, Henry Gibbs, Russell McGee. G 9 9 MUSIC HPPRECIHTION CLUB Upper picture: Father Purcell, Gerald Lirette, Edward Ross, Ross Reddington, Frank Montalbano. Lower-Fronti Robert Dooley, loseph Terracina, Patrick Kennedy, Louis Broussard. Rear: Ronald Stasky, Iohn DeForke, loseph Soltis, Frank Rizo, Michael Lazare, Russell McGee, Philip Gibbs, William Soltis, Warren Didion, Frank Connelly, lerry Daniels, lohn Matzinger, lohn Theall, Samuel Morello. ORHTORICHL WINNERS Ioseph Flbell, luniors lames Chriswell, Sophomores Michael Iamail, Freshmen Presenting ZELDH COOK EMMQ PORTELE .742 mnnefd of ik? Edlflfg C0lflte6t l00l'l50l'2l! fA2 :Elgin Editor MCCPIRTHY and the winners at the Cinderella Hop And There Were Dances Mid-Ye-or Prom F1 sock hop in the gym Our boys oi St, Mc1ry's Hall Sl. THUIIIH Directori Mr. lames DRUMS BRSSES C Lowell Preizcott Frank Bonno lames Koontz Donald Seebergor Neil Balsam HLTOS Nicholas Liverls Edward Kuehn EugeneGaidou1:ek William Yandle lohn Manuel Ronald Keating lvan Schulin lohn Maack SRXOPHGNES Leonard Thielen Rrthur Laetsch Bernard Ditta Frank D'Rrrriata LHRINETS lohn Nolan Raymond Nolan Rnthony Listi Eugene lendrasik lohn Theall lohn Lyle Fred Stegall Paul Brown Frank Montalbano William Holub Eugene Scherer lohn Roberts Iames Holland Richard Pool Marion Holland Michael Lazare Frank Tarnborello Eugene Schoellrnan William Hillman Robert Sherrill BRRITONES Maurice Earae George Olzfaovrsky Robert Gore TROMBONES Vernon Pool Melvin Leinane Richard McNerney lohn Burke Norman Sachnik Walter Canon CORNETS I, R, Navarro larnes Woods Carl Mattalino Robert Behrens Michael Valdes Frank Connolly lohn Rntell Flndrew Kubala Samuel Tilotta Rlexander Schroeder BQND OFFICERS Front row: lames Holland, George Clsovsky, Ronald Keating, Nifrholaqz Liveris, Maurice Farge, Walter Canan. Second row: Flnthony Listi, Michael Lazare, Lowell Prescott, lvan Schulin, Leonard Thielen. Third row: Robert Behrens, Marion Holland, Rrthur Laetsch, Frank Tamborello. Back row: Eugene Schoellrnan, Norman Sachnik, Robert Gore, Frank Bonno, Carl Mattalino. Rbsent: Robert Sherrill, lames Koontz, Donald Seeberger. Maestro directing. IUNIOR BHND MEMBERS Front row: Ronald Reese, lesse Hewitt, Iohn Lenihan, Harvey Litchen, David Buckner, Leon Smith, Robert Kristynik, Ioseph Palumbo. Second row: Richard ldoux, Richard Bonelle, Raymond Rodriguez, Sam Escobedo, Walsh Hanley, David Morgan, Fred Guilfoyle, Edward Herndon, Herman Lauhoff, Sam Morello, Iohn DeForke. Third row: lohn Laetsch, Robert Scherer, Richard Stroup, Ronald Rickman, Noxie Romano, Sam Scar- H dino, Harold Nieman, Ruben Kidder, William Ginn. Back row: Paschal Palmer, Ptndrew Dobard, Qlbin Koteras, Iames Schimek, loseph Danna, Robert Cagle, Leon Saladino, lohn O'Rourke, Larry Fraser, Louis Broussard, Thomas Bousquet. Through '48 and '49, the Band has taken part in many outstanding, colorful events, under the able direction of Mr. Lynn L. lames. Since the Band had been composed of so many '48 graduates, we were led to believe that it would be a little shaky at first. However, such fine melodies heard at the football games proved that the Band played on from the beginning of the term with Mr. Iames' ardent Work. Our first undertaking was the trip to Port Flrthur for the football game. This was one of the highlights of the season and was enjoyed by all. The next event was the procession on October 21, for the great Catholic Feast of Christ the King. Then, on November ll, we ventured again to Main Street to take part in the Rrmistice Day Parade, On December 9, the first band concert of the season was held in the St. Hgnes Picademy Huditorium. The whole Band was enthused for the concert was very successful in attendance and quality. The year 1949 brought us another chance to show our talents, the first being the Houston Hockey Game at the Coliseum. The next was on February 23 and consisted of the concert opening the Shrine Crippled Childrens Ball, an annual event in which we have participated for the last five years. Our second concert was held on February 28 and proved an equal to the first, Finally a Benefit Concert was given at Little York on Rpril 3, the funds being given to help in the building of their new church. The faculty, student body, and the many friends of the St. Thomas Band can truly say that we have had a very successful and prosperous year. Heres hoping that the future Band members will keep up the good work, and get as much pleasure out of working with the Band as did the Class of '49, Frank Bonno, lr. Christ the King Parade Crippled Children's Ball. PllBlIlTHIlllIlS DENNY POWERS Editor WHLTER MEHNERT Business Manager Ti-IE AQUIN THOMHS DOOLEY Hssocicite Editor BUSINESS HND HDVERTISING STHFF George Luquette, Dale Brannom, Thomas Moore, Earl Ewing, Raymond Smith, Ioseph Galle, Raymond Mond- shine, larnes Koontz. Cl! HRT HND PHOTOGRHPHY Hndrew Scardino, Lawrence Schwarzbach, lack Prin- dible, Kenneth Whitenton. LITERHRY STHFP Front: lames Walls, Hlfred Castello, Dale Brannom Thomas Quaidy. Rear: lohn Lyons, lames Koontz, David McNerney Dudley Odern, Warren Baker. PllBlIlIHTIllIIS IOHN MCCHRTHY Editor RHPHQEL DHVILQ Hssistcmt Editor MICHHEL LHZHRE Business Manager l'rlE EP GLE EDITORIHL STHFF Seated: William Woods, Qlfred Cas- tello, Patrick Fllessandra, Warren Baker. Standing: Fr. Silvester, Dudley Odem, Frank Bonno, Thomas Wise, Ross Reddington. The Eagle serves a twofold purpose here at St. Thomas, the first and foremost of which is the training of senior students in writing and interesting a few in journalism, a field where lay Catholics are sorely needed. The other purpose is the fulfilling of the student body's desire for a school paper, one that will provide adequate news and sports coverage, pay honor to outstanding students and school achievements, and finally offer material of student interest that is not available in other papers. The Eagle has succeeded in all of these. Hs to the latter purpose, one has but to examine any of the past issues of the Eagle to see the achievement of the standard set and but witness the enthusiasm with which each issue has been received by the students. Hs to the former purpose many of our writers are seen on the staffs of college and local civic newspapers. Hmong the more outstanding are Emmet McGeever, 1946 Editor, now editing the Rice Thrasher, Charles Fisher, 1947 Editor, now editing the University of St, Thomas Bluebonnet, and Pat Goeters, 1948 Editor, now taking journalism in Toronto, Canada. From these facts we see that the good that comes from our monthly school paper cannot be determined in the course of a school term. Years from today the paper will be drawing results insofar as those whom she has enticed into the field of journalism will be wielding great influence, May the school, the paper, the writers and their editors continue to go forward. BUSINESS, HRT HND PHOTOGRHPHY Seated: Dale Brannom, lerry Daniels, Michael Lazare. Standing: Hndrew Scardino, Edward Ross, Kenneth Whitenton, Thomas Dooley, lack Prindible. JJ nw! 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Back row: Mr Iiminy Hague, assistant coach, Richard Bianckino, Iohn Talley, lohn Daly, Phillip Lester, Harry Caqle, Michael O'Connor, Thomas Bittner, Don Costa, loseph Messina, Michael lezierski, Mr Toni Driscoll, coach Eagles l948 SCHEDULE Opponents l3 .... ..., P asadena ..,.. ...... l 2 21 .... ..,, F reeport . . . . . 6 U , . . .... Reagan ,... . , 25 6 .... . . .San Iacinto , . . . . 26 7 .i.. .... C onroe ..... , 6 U .... ..,. Pl ustin High . , . . O 6 .,.. .... H auinas ..,... . . , , 22 U ..,, ..., B yrneu.. ,,.... 25 St. Qnthony CCancelledl 25.. ,.,Kirwin .. ..., ,, U SCENES FROM HOME GQMES Q.. TL...............i -. li I SCENES FROM THE ROCHESTER GHME Two outstanding events during the past season have raised the usual average success to an above average success. Both of these events are featured elsewhere in the yearbook and we but menf tion them here. First was the trip of our boys to Rochester, New York, where they gave such excellent account of themselves on and off the field. Theirs was a spirit and hustle that not only brought praise from the throng of spectators and also from the sports scribes despite the defeat, but also from any who came in contact with them. Moreover, school spirit at St. Thomas reached a peak when the stu' dent body contributed enough to bring the game to Houston play by play over station KLEE. The other event took place at the end of the season. This was the annual banquet. Twelve hunf dred fathers and sons were honored with the presence of a nationally famous coach, Frank Leahy. The Eagles finished the season with a five hundred percentage average by winning four games, losing four games, and tying the ninth. The season opened with consecutive wins over Pasadena and Freeport, but two Houston public school elevens, San Iacinto and Reagan, turned the tables to defeat in the next two games. The Eagles came back to nip Conroe and tie Hustin High of Houston and then journeyed to Rochester, New York, for a defeat in scoring. Byrne High of Port Hrthur humbled the Eagles next, but this did not prevent the team from finishing strong by walloping Kirwin of Galveston. With many of last year's lettermen returning and with a schedule similar to last year's, the team looks forward to a top season in the fall of 1949. SCENES FROM HOME GQMES , Q Q , r xx, .Sz 1? g 1 We JK 1 , M..-g. 'Q-,525 Q , ,x x , '41 E gm qv! W N, -Q,.xNT is annum, fr www, 1 -L , ,Q N, -, SS i xx iii 5 it Q .,s, . NS L . ,W , .Nw , M Sf an f yy ,-.ax N--. -. K,,N X f' f mf A ' wx ,NE Qggwyyfvlx A, N. -is J Aux f J. T1 pg, ' r ,iii if ai' Q QRX X 7 K K .L A X is N - Q gf ai A V3 , lfvif ' K wffrv-Y 1, J' FOOTBALL Front row Sam Danna, lames Harrison, Frank Corso, C. I. Tamborello, Frank Pieri, Ioseph Carrabba, Thomas McWilliams, Denis Parker, Io. Ed. Christensen. Back row Mr. Gilbert Hrnold, coach, Paul Muth, Harper Kight, Tony Galindo, Ronald Lee, Maurice Feighl, Bay Cabler, lohn O'Leary, Walter Hoffie, lohn O'Neill, Buddy McCauley, Mr, fimmy Hague, coach B TERM The St. Thomas B football team under the guidance of Coach fimmy Hague secured one of the best records in the last six years. With hard work in practice and in the games, the Eagles obtained 6 wins and 2 losses to their credit. This team rolled up a huge total of 116 points in their eight tilts. Next season most of Coach Hogue's boys will be carrying the pig- skin for the Varsity. FRESHMHN The Freshman team, under the able leader- ship of Mr. Biondi and Mr. Gilbert Hrnold, fin- ished the season with an unimpressive record of l win, 4 losses, but these boys show great promise for the future. Some of the boys slated to see future Varsity play are: Leon Saladino, Kelly Broussard, Noxie Romano, and Wayne Turner. Eagles Opponents 13 .,.. .... B eagan . . . . . . E3 13 .... .... B abt. E. Lee. .. .. 7 7 ,.,. .... P ort Qrthur .... , . U 6 .... .... H ull Daisetta .... . . 19 21... ...San Iacinto... .. U 18 .... ...Lamar Highm. .. U 13 .... . , ,Sam Houston .... . . 12 22 .... . . .Port Hrthur .... . . 27 KITTENS Hlthough the smallest of any St, Thomas football team, the Kittens had the best record of any of these teams. Fr. Brezik said in pre- senting letters to the players that any of these smallest of football players seemed to him to be as big as any Notre Dame player. Their great record belongs to the fine playing of Bernard Ditta, Mike Pizzitola, lack Leppard and Bill Ginn. ll ll FOOTBALL Front row: Ferdinand Martinez, Leon Messina, Pashcal Palmer, Gene Napoleon, Peter Porcorello,Richard Schulte Middle row: Bob Davison, Harvey Lithcen, Wayne Turner, Robert Cagle, Torn Peterson, Michael Guarino, Noxie Romano, George Zenner. Back rowi Leon Saladino, Prentiss Crowe, Norman Daigle, Louis Gwen, Felix Baker, Wayne Habarnacher, Iohri l.aet:scii, Robert Luquette, Kelly Broussard, Louis Lanzo, lack Parker, Mr, Biondi, coach. KITTENS Front row: loseph Spellman, Nuncio Martino, Iohn Tru- deau, Ruben Kidder, Bill Ginn, Larry French, Larry Lirette, Ronald Rickman, Walsh Hanley, Robert Gruf gan, and David Morgan. Back rowi Father Brezik, Bill Sullivan, Frank Dames, Mike Pizzitola, loe Danna, lohn Bradshaw, Walter Cava- naugh, Robert Norris, Ber- nard Ditta, Charles Squyres, Robert Glispin, loe Ke-rns, Harold Osterhaus, C I. Kad- lacek. BASEBALL Hlbert Romano Hnthony Leggio Gus Christensen Michael Iezierski Bill Golibart Under the spirited leadership of Father Wilson and his assistants, Fathers Sheedy, Brezik and Mc- Carty, St. Thomas teams enjoyed a successful sea- son. Two of their six teams were crowned champions of their respective leagues. The Varsity, while not compiling the record it achieved a year earlier, showed twenty-seven wins and twelve losses at the end of the summer of l948. The season was a busy one, for besides the regular games the team participated in several high school tournaments. lt was eliminated from the Dallas Invi- tation Tourney by Highland Park of Dallas, but showed more success in the Iaycee Tournament of the Houston District by taking third place after con- ceding games to Ball High, the champs, and Catholic High of Baton Rouge, second place. H trophy for this third position is now in our hall. Erwin Basinski BHSEBHLL SCHOOL K. OF. C. PICNIC u 4 w- LETTERMEN Tom Reckling Bill Carney Ray Smith With the direction of our newly appointed Legion coach, Father Sheedy, the Legion team took the championship the second successive year. lt was a tough race for the league ended in a tie. Hustin fell by the wayside in a two out-of- three series. Pldvancing to the inter-district playoffs, our Post 313 took Galena Park and El Campo before meeting defeat at the hands of South Park Greenies achievements received hand- of Beaumont. The players for their outstanding some sweaters from the Legion official, Mr. Pl. H. Michaels, and added another trophy to the school collection. During the summer the Eagles captured the Park and Recreation Tourna- ment for boys sixteen and under. H trophy was presented to them by Mr. I. P. l-lamblen. The two fourteen and under teams, Warriors and Minims, failed to win their leagues. The season was closed with a special picnic sponsored by the K. of C.'s at which all players and their parents were present and at which the season awards were made. Charles Olsen and Fr. Wilson Boo Odem Bob l-lollman Coach Father Wilson WHRRIORS Front row: Robert White, lim Tilton, Gerry Romano, Mike Pizzitola, I. Mandel, Iames Plucoin. Rear: Tom Devine, Mitchell Sacco, Frank Leggio, Pin- thony Navarro, Robert Luquette, Kelly Broussard. BASEBALL TOMS 1948 Front row: lohn Talley, Ray Smith, Flnthony Romano, Bill Golibart, Bob Hollrnan, Fllbert Romano, Rear: Mr, Hollrnan, Mike lezierski, Torn Reckling, Don Costa, Boo Odern, Charles Olsen, Ray Basinski, Father Wilson. Missing: Gus Christensen, Hnthoriy Leggio, Billy Car- ney, I-'tnthony Thielen, Leonard Thielen. EPIGLES 1948 Front row: Hnthony Romano, Larry Kansteiner, Maurice Farge, Bob Sheridan, Billy Irwin, loe Ed Christensen. Rear: Noxie Romano, Buddy McCauley, Ronald Lee, Don Costa, Milton Spacek, Iohn Matzinger. Missing: Billy Clark. BASEBALL HMERICHN LEGION BI-DISTRICT CHHMPS Front: Ray Smith, Tom Hnderson, Mike lezierski, Hn- thony Romano, Dick Quoyser, Ioe Campise, Billy Clark. Reari Mr. Hallman, Rudy McClellan, Iohn Baia, Iohn Talley, Fr. Sheedy, CSB., Donald Costa, Melvin Theode, Donald Lee, Tommy Re-ckling, Mr. H, Pt, Michales. EHGLETS 1948 Front: Denis Parker, Bobby Hallette, Tommy Kelliher, Ioe Tamborello, Iames Harrison. Rear: Frank Pieri, Nick Hlexander, Leonard Thielen, Iames Golasinski, Pete Porcorello, Paul Lay. Missing: Qnthony Sedita, Iohn White, Iohn Cahoon, Bernard Ditta. MINIMS Front: Ioseph Bronagle, Iames Mcfluley, William Nick- son, Samuel Patronella, Vincent Qlfino, George Musachiae. v Rear: Thomas Peterson, Walsh Hanley, Fred Guilfoyle. Leon Simeneas, Edward Wright, Homer White, Harold Osterhaus. BASKETBALL VQRSHY Front row: Vincent Rizzotto tmanagerl, Donald Costa, William Clark, Milton Spacek, lames Matzinger, Neil Hanson, manager. Back row: Steve Parisi, Michael O'Connor, Oliver Conracls, Thomas Martin, Kenneth Choyce, RESERVES Front row: Harris White, Rob- ert l-lallette, Fred Hckerman lantozs Golasinskii Back row: Vincent Rizzotto, manager, Ioseph Christen- sen, lohn Wymer, Thomas McWilliams, Neil Hanson, manager. :i-fu :mr:'a laa: ,x 1 af x 4 MILTON SPHCEK TOM MHRTIN IRMES MFITZINGER STEVE PRRISI DON COSTH BILLY CLHRK BASKETBALL LETTERMEN VQRSITY BRSKETBPILL The '49er basketeers go down in history as the first team to com- plete a season in the new gym. Their outstanding record of seventeen wins and twelve losses shows that we might expect championship teams in the near future. While the team owes its successes to its new home, it must give special credit to the fine coaching of Er. Bergeron. The schedule was a varied one, including games with such Cath- olic teams as Kirwin High of Galveston, St. Plnthony High of Beaumont, Leneri High of Fort Worth, and St. Ioseph High of Laredo. Each of the latter games marked a victory for the Eagles. Besides the scheduled games there were several tournaments that kept Eagle hoopsters busy. Hlthough they were eliminated from the Houston Iaycee and the Conroe Tournaments, they brought home a second place from the New Caney Tourney and a consolation trophy from the Texas Catholic lnterscholastic Tournament. Honors go to Don Costa, Iim Matzinger and Bill Clarke for top scoring, and special mention to Mickey O'Connor and Oliver Conrads for yeoman work under the baskets and to Milton Spacek for setting up plays. Next year we expect great things from Steve Parisi, Ken Choyce, Bob White and Ieff Platt, and a championship of the T.C.l.L. MICKEY O'CONNOR OLIVER CONRHDS KENNETH CHOYCE RESERVES The Iunior Tommies, under the capable leadership of Er. Sheedy, started slow but finished fast. Their games were with B teams of the teams with whom the Varsity encountered games. Basketball looks great in l95l with such young stars coming up the ranks as we have in Iohn Wymer, Dick Ruiz, Bob Hallette, Torn McWilliams, Iames Golasinski, Ioe Christensen and Fred Rckerman. BASKETBALL FHESHMEN Front row' Lco Linbvck, ltolwit Davison, Philip Barlcttta Back row Harvey Litvhfvri, Louis Owen, Prod Wright, loc Wirtz Freshman Basketball make things look better tor tuture St. Thomas auintettes because no team can last long without new rookies coming up. There were few games in number but the quality was outstanding, Mr. Muir, the coach, predicts Ed McCauleys and Hlex Grozas in Toe Wirtz, Fred Wright, Noxie Romano and Louis Gwen, Short and shitty, the Kittens started the season in a shaky manner but ended with a well-balanced team. They beat such teams as Holy Name, Parochial Hll-Stars and Denver Harbor. The success ot this team belongs to their coach, Fr. Brezik. l K l'l'Tl'fNS Front row. lfro Malek, Sain Sftfirrlino, Tom Matzinger, Frank Lcfigio, lim Tilton, Rack row Michael Pizzitola, Brian Whitlock, Iohn Oggero, lack Parker, lim Richards, lon Capzhiola, Gary Richter, If-rry Walkr-r mx NTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Father Sheedy's prom- ise that every boy in school would have a chance to play basketball was truly kept. The more capable, ot course, had their place on the Varsity, Reserves, Freshmen or Kit- tens, but a place was pro- vided for each ot the other boys in the Intramural Leagues. From the lists ot the number of teams and players it seems that every boy who could did obtain pleasure and experience in playing the game. ln the three leagues formed, six ninth grade teams made up the Freshman League, eleven tenth and eleventh grade teams the Sunshine League, and three twelfth teams the Senior League. The win- ners ot this array ot teams Were: Mr. Biondi's 9-F team, Fr. Sullivan's lU-B team, Fr. Brezik's ll-E team, and Warren Bak- er's twelfth grade Sharp- shooters. SENIOR CHHMPS: BI3tKER'S Sl-IHRPSHOOTERS George Vlasek, Warren Baker, Philip Lester, Pat- rick Wendland, loseph Galle TUNIOR CHHMPS Front row: Thomas Finder- sori, Gillis Shelton, Barry Smith, Thomas Bittner. Back row: Rudy McClellan, Ben Konvicka, Wilfred Ramon, lohn Talley, lo- seph Campise. SOPHOMORF CHQMPS Front rowi Frank Montal- bano, Leo Blaschke, Rob- ert Montgomery. Back row: Frank Mustachia, George Spanos, Roland Luquette, Robert Gctdbois, Thomas Matula, Frank Corso. FRESHMHN CHHMPS Front row: Tom Matzinger, Sam Scardino, Ierry Walker. Back row: Mitchell Sacco, Iohn Oggero, Iames Rich- ards, lack Parker, Pete Porcarello. SENIOR TRRCK TERM Front: Elliott Goulas, Frank Corso, Barry Smith, Rudy McClellan, Ronald Lee, Sam Danna, Thomas Bittner, Melvin Theode, Richard Bianckino, Ray Cabler. Middle: Denis Parker, Eddy Landry, Robert Iones, C. I. Tamborello, Iames Harrison, Thomas Devine, Frank Pieri, Ross Flyers, Walter Hoffie, Paul Muth, Frank Mustachia. Rear: Mr. Driscoll, coach, Iames O'Donnell, Sam Messina, Iohn Crowe, Morris Feighl, Hdolph Pfeffer, loseph Carrabba, Iohn Talley, Thomas Flnderson, loseph Messina, Elliot Roach, Nicholas Hlexander, JUNIOR TRRCK TERM Front row: Bernard Ditta, Louis Lanzo, Felix Baker, Robert Cagle, Robert Gelusich, Iohn Oggero, Michael Guarino, Pete Porcarello, Ioe Laetch, Ferdinand Martinez, Norman Daigle. Back row: Mr. Iames Hogue, coachg Bill Ginn, Leon Messina, Leon Saladino, Mitchell Sacco, Robert Luquette, Kelly Broussard, Prentiss Crowe, Paschal Palmer, Wayne Habermacher, Ioseph O'Connor. BOWLING Fronti fohn Sheffield, I. Koontz, P. l Filer, H. Standish, W. Welu, G. Gruber. Middlei B, Mancuso, D. Clark, W. lrwin, G. Shelton, M. Mihovil, D. Seeberaer, F. Bilski. Top: B. lanes, B. Guercio, H. Pfeiffer, B. McGee, B, Maher, C. Pickett, W. Byan. TEAM BOWLING The St. Thomas keglers were off to an early start this year, forming a league of four teams: Hlley Dusters, Pin Pickers, Guttersnipes and Lucky Strikers. So far, to date, these teams, representing the school in the competitive field with the other Houston High Schools, have had three matches and have been victorious in each. Of especial note is the recent placing of three of our teams in first, second and third place in the National Telegraph Tourney for Houston. With such zip and encouragement the boys look forward now to much better success in the Iaycee City Tournament than last year's third place. Some of the high averages to date are those of Paul Filer, lames Koontz, Bobert Maher, Benny Bilski, Harold Standish and Billy Welu. GOLF Last year the Golf team carved a name in the trophy case as the prize there shows. Paced by Captain Billy Skinner, the Toms came in second place in the City Golf Tournament, ln the Beaumont and Freeport Tourneys, the team obtained third places with Skinner being the medalist in the former and bringing home a low of 73. Finally, we make note that this team was among the top ten in a field of one hundred at the Dallas lnvitation Tournament. This year so far Skinner has won the second flight in the Houston Hmateur lnvitation Meet, and he and the rest are looking forward to a busy and successful season in the Freeport, Beaumont and Iaycee Tournaments. Baker, Father Bergeron, Dave Marr. GOLF TEAM Back row: Rudy McClellan Billy Welu, Harold Standish, Warren 1 Front row: Bill Skinner, Pete Navarro Tommy Mondshine, Leo Linbeck CITY HOCKEY CHAMPIONS I949 Bark row' Mr W Magone, CSB Ccoriclil, I5 Brannom Hman- aafrrl, ll Bynum, li, Slavinski, V Breland, P Qlessandra, B. lohnason, I Hayovsky, D Mc- Nffrney, I. Danna, B. Dooley, li Melville, I Fnright, CSB fcoaclil G Murphy Front row L Mornoko, P Navarro, L Slcfpariski, B, Qugenthaler, D Parker fgoaliel, T Wise, B. Ioneas, T Dooley, N Sachnik Seated' I Baker Cstlck boyl Qbsent' T Galindo, Q Montal- bnno, F Pieri, W Hanley lrriariagfrrl l949 marked the official return of hockey to St. Thomas, The sport, long nurtured at the school, was received with enthusiasm and given allfout support by the student body as well as by the players The first game was a preliminary to a l'luskyfDallas game at the Coliseum. lt was lost to a Iunior Dallas crew, but the remaining three games of the season were taken from the San Iacinto, South Fnd Bears. Qt the end of the season the Eagles were declared unofficial City High School Champs. The team shall feel the loss next year by graduation of most of the smashing first line of Sachnik, Moronko and Qugenthaler and the harrassing defense of Navarro, Iohnson and McNerney. However, the outstanding work shown by Parker, a Sophomore, at goal, and Melville and Danna, two Freshmen, on the line, combined with that of many other eager improving players, brings predictions of an even more successful season in l95U. Boxing made its appearance this year for the first time in St. Thomas history and was received most enthusiastically. The boys received a late start but were in session for about two months. Thirty boys daily turned out to learn the art of manly self defense from Mr. Iohn Cleboski. Qt the close of the session the team held a boxing show which is featured elsewhere in this book, The show was most successful and the l5UO spectators no doubt will be looking forward to future shows. Billy Cox and Leonard Thielen received the most improved boxer award. BOXING TEAM Front row' Mike Valdes, lim Bo- land, Iack Calvin, Iohn Banks, Charles Martinez, Tom Davison, Bob Seerden Middle row: Mr, Cleboslcy, trainer, Qrthur Laetsch, Lyman Diiplan- tis, Prentis Crowe, Nick Cam pise, Philip Lester, Ioe Campise, Bonnie Lee, Father Sheedy. Back row: Richard Bianckino, Bert Ficker, Tom Bittner, Pat Boland, Philip Kelly, Billy Cox, Dan Floeck, Wilfrerj Ramon, Leonard Thielen 'ii 14, Q'-f ff I -A 45' 9 f-rf W, XJ-Q !XgX Q li 7 fg t f f: + 6 M Lg I . iff. Qs, 5 Lf? A Un: 'f - ' - V - -,,,.,,.ax--A iz? ' W A J' N ,CHL QT' 4 J S, 1 1 I 71 X' :iff 1 Q my 'N 'y' VI, gl ,Ulf 1 x M? lx, 114' ' X 4 I lf: 'J -Ga, -1 as E f X O-.X. E 45 -' L- Q A DVERTISING INDEX TO ADVERTISERS B. B. C. Linen Service ,...,....,. I-lirline Hardware ........,....,... Hlco Fireworks 6. Specialta Co.. . . . Hmerican Title Guaranty o.. . . . Hvalon Drug Store .......,.... B-l Bottling Co of Houston .... Beaman's ervice Station .... Becker Iewelry: Co. ..,..,, . Bell Finance o .,.. ...... Black-Brollier. Inc. . . . I. L. Block ......,..,.... Blue Front Grocery ...,. Bond Clothes .......... Boulevard Cleaners ...,..,. Leroy I. Boutte ..,....,...,.... Branham Lumber Co.. . . ., .. . , Thomas Bryan 6 I-lssociates ...,. B. 6 T. Transfer Co. ...,.,.... . Cameron Iron Works Co.. . .. Carnation Milk Co. ........, . Carter's Cafe ..,,.,....... Christ the King Church ,...,... Christ 's Optical Service ........ City lxortgage Co. of Houston ...., Class 12-B ,,....,.....,... . .,.... . Class ID-D . . ..... .......... . . Odin Clay . . ...,.. ,......, . . Consolidated Steel Corp., . . . Rl. Rev. Msgr. M. I. Daly .,.....,., Danna Lumber Company .,.......... Tommy Davison 6 Ignatius Badami .... , . . Dee Brass Foundry. Inc. ..........,. . Delman Iuvenile Shop .,....,...... Del Prosperi Co. ......,... . DeMarler Studio .......... C. L. Dimicelli, Grocery ..,... Don's Flowers. Inc. ....,....... , George Dorrance Insurance Co.. .. I. B. Earthman Funerals ..... East End Plumbing .,,....... Edmundson Company . . . . . . . Eleventh Street Lumber Co.. .. El Ialapeno Chili Supply Co.. . . , Empire Home Supply .......... Farmers Gas and Hardware Co.. , . Finer Pharmacy ...... , ...,... .. Sidney P. Fitch ....,... ...,... Foleys. Frank's Iewelry L. I. French. ,.....,...... Thos. Goggan 6 Brothers .... Gregory-Edwards, Inc. .. . Grocers Supply Co.. Inc.. .. Gulf Publishing Co.. . . . . Harrison Radio Service ..,... H.I.l-lill... ...,..,,... ....,.. . Hogan-Hllnoch Dry Goods Co ..... Q. . Holland's and Sons Meat :S Groceries ,,.. . . . Hollywood Tailors , .,.,..,.....,.... Holy Rosary Church ,..,..... ........ House of Television ,.,.. ........, Houston Band House ...,.... Houston Floral Company ...... Houston Lighting 6. Power Co., . . Houston Sport hop .,........... Houston Transit Co., , .,... . , . Humble Oil G Refining Co. .... . Immaculate Conception Church ..... L. M. lnkley .....,..,,,,..,,......, Iamail Bros. Food Mkt .,,,...., Ieanes Plumbing Company .,,. Iesse H. Iones Interests .,,... Ioske's . ..,..,......,... , Kewpie Cleaners 6 Dyers ...., Kmiecik Bros. ,...,,....,... . Knights of Columbus ...,.. Krueger Lumber Co. .... . Krupp 6 Tuffly. Inc.. . . . KTRH Radio Station ....., Lamar Supply Co. ................ . Landry 6 Yeaths Masonry Contr .,.... Layne Bros. Drilling Co .,.. ....... Lechenger Iewelry ..........,.. Levy's .,.......,.........,,,. Linheck Construction Co.. . , . M. I.. c. Lupin .,......,,..... Lydick Roofing Co. .,........, , Magnolia Seafood Company .... Mandell Grocery ,.........,,.. Market Street Liquor Store ..... Marmion Service Station ,...... Marquette Construction Co.. . . . Massey Business College .... Wm. I. Meininger G Co.. . . . Moise Realty ompany .,... Monarch Laundry ....... L. H. Lou Moore ...... Rev. I. P. McCarthy ,..... George' Nacol Produce Co.. . . , Nathan s . .,....,,......... . Norhill Iewelry Co. .... . . . Odin Clay. Photography ....... Mr. and Mrs. George O'Leary ,,., Payne Electric Works ..,. .. Pereira Plumbing. Inc.. .. Pgeiffer Electric Co. ,..... . T e Phenix Dairy ........... Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.. .. Plumbing Supply Co. ...,.. . Powers Production Co .... Edmund R. Powers .,..., Queen Rnne Flower Shop ........ Walter M. Rainey Construction Co.. Rapid Blue Print Co. ......,.....,. . W. I. Reckling 6 Co., ....... ,,.... . E. G. Ricks .......,....,.... River Oaks Barber Shop ..., Sacred Heart Church .... St. Hgnes Hcademy ......., St. Hnne's Church ...,...... . . . St. Christopher's Church ....,,... St. Theresa's Church ,...,.....,.. St. Thomas Hthletic Hssociation ..,.. St. Thomas Band ,....,.........,... St. Thomas Boosters' Club ,....... St. Thomas Mothers' Club .,.... lohn B. Saragusa ..,,.....,.. Scardino's Grocery ......... .... Scardino Printing Co. .............. Hlexander Schroeder Lumber Co.., The Schuhmacher Co. .....,....,. . H. E. Schurig G Co. ,............ . Sears, Roebuck 6 Co. ..., ,. Seven-Up Bottling Co.. . . . Shudde Bros. ......,...... . . Simpson Pontiac Co. ...,.......... . Robert H. Smith 6. Co.. Inc .... South Texas Commercial Natl. Bank Sprinkler System Service Co. .,..,. . Star Bottling Works ..,..,....,...., W. H. Steigerwald Co., Inc... G. H. Stowers Furniture Co. .... George W. Strake ...,......,. I. I. Sweeney Iewelry Co.. . .. I. N. Taub 6 Sons ........ Taylor's Book Shop ......... Texas Screw Products Co.. . . . Toot-N-Tellem Stores .,..,.. Tower Record Salon ..,.. Triangle Printing Co., . . United Gas Corp ...... University of St. Thomas .... Village Pharmacy .....,,... I. D. Weber Towing Co.. Inc, .. Wessendorif, Nelms G Co.. . . . Wicks Food Market ,......, , ,... Wilhelm-Laughlin-Wilson ........ Wilkerson's Hardware ,..,.,,...,... Wilson Stationery G Printing Co... . Fred Wyse .....,....,.............. Iohn R. Young 6 Co. .... . Mr. G Mrs. Dow I. Zabolio .... HQUINHS TRIP What a trip! On a Thursday afternoon in Houston's Union Station, the whole school, the Band, the Boosters' and Station KLEE helped to make what could be called a super sendoff for the Eagles, Next day their private car made a brief stop in St. Louis, Here Mass was heard at the Cathedral and muscles were stretched at St. Louis University Stadium. Saturday morning found the team in Rochester, New York, raring to go. Flfter a workout in the morning the time was taken up with a sightseeing tour in the afternoon and a banquet and radio appearance in the evening. Fortified by a good night's sleep and by Mass in the morning, the team was ready for the game's whistle and the roar of 19,000 fans at 2:30. The people of Houston at this time were beside their radios for the play by play description. Both this broadcast and movies of the game showed that the favorable comments of fans and sports writers were not wrong in calling it a great game and one of which both teams could be proud, moreover, with several breaks for the Eagles the score may have been different. On their return to Houston the Eagles were received warmly and cheerfully by the whole student body and the faculty. , 0 ,li - ,, - fin 'I nh n Q ,WTIIIIII IIK Beaman s SGFVICG Statlon I L S a H bl p d f STATIONERY as. PRINTING co. um e fO uc S PRAIRIE AT FANNlN'PRESTON 822i l tmtiw S I ' I A Igiitgtigl, - S 115 - 1604 FHNNIN HT LEELHND S ' I 'H H- - -N -W QE 0 60lllFAIYlell,5 0 QOIYLIIJAIYIBIIL5 0 Robert H. Smith 84 Co. Inc. ALCO FIREVVORKS 84 SPECIALTY COMPANY Builders 61 General Contractors 2301 TELEPHONE RD. W. 3-T649 l93l , 'hnn A A 'A'Q f1f he Humble Company joins all Texas in saluting the class of 1949, and in welcoming them to the world of business, industry and the professions. May all good fortune attend you, and may you finally achieve the solid satisfaction that comes from successfully coping with the new tasks that face each new generation of Americans. HUMBLE OIL 8: REFINING CCMPANY C. L. DIMICELLI GRO. CHRZQTION Fresh Meats - Vegetables Fresh M1Ik.QIqaIce Frozen Foods - Ice Cream Cream Dmslon VISIT OUR NEW PLQNT-THE FINEST Free Delivery - - Phone B3-1520 IN THE SOUTH 3330 HOLMQN ST, HOUSTON, TEXHS 701 WHUGH DR- C0lYl,9Al'Ylel'lfj O! Congrafufafiona hom VILLAGE PHARMACY ST, Visit Us and Meet Your Friends at Our Fountain CHURCH PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED BY REGISTERED PHQRMHCIST Phone K 3-5317 l94l mn iw Gompgmenfa Q , .1 1111111111'111111,1s111111,lI1i:.g:1 THE GROCERS SUPPLY CO., INC. 611111115 612 661111 bfwea 61112120 ISV' 'T T V' ' 'H I ON HOU -two i1112fp112!a'11E 6112 accewvzicxifvvl MEN'S WEHR, WOMHN'S SHOP c0lll,9AlllBll.t5 of N al h3dQ S STAR BOTTLING WORKS 626 MAIN R I N C0171-PAIYIBIIL4 of SOUTH TEXAS COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK PFEIFEER ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Contractors ember N me Comlodfe .gaorfing 9200615 Sore Houston I0 orfa Slmp 4717 SOUTH MHIN K. 3-8660 HOUSTON BAND HOUSE GEO. W. DORRANGE General Insurance and Bonds Vega and Selmer Instruments Expert Repairing K Y 76 N 2302 S O 60lnP6lnel1l5 of SIDNEY P. FITCH Painting Contractor 6 Y 60l'll,pAln2ll L4 of PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO. 961 ST. THUM!-l5 BUUSTEHS' CLUB 45IlIl Memorial Drive GEORGE O'LERRY President LEO LINBECK - CHFIRLES LHMBERT Vice Presidents IRCK COLLERRIN Secretory Trustees: Q. B. HRRRISON W. I-I. IRWIN W. Pl. OLIVIER T. H. PENDQRVIS G. T. CHRISTENSEN DR. I. P. MOLLOY T. I. BOLE, IR. D. L. DELHOMME E. H. FRETZ C. I. BOURGEOIS I. R. MULVEY Pl, I. ROMHNO C. R. CHRNEY S. W. IONES T. I. MHRTIN I. CLEBOSKI T. F. HQCKNEY F. I. POYE I. I. BELLEW E. E. EWING H. W. MERDIRN R. M. DERDEN G. R. LYONS I. E. CHI-IOON T. I. DOOLEY C. H. BELL N. M. ROMQNO M. I. SULLIVHN P. H. FOLEY L. H, SHUER F. L. BHKER F. G. MHTZINGER N. E. TILTON E. B. GRRCE T. C. DRISCOLL F. Fl. DE WQLCH E. Pl. YOUNG H. H. PRIOR L. B. GOLRSINSKI L. Pl. SCHRDINO C. R. KEHTING H. SCHOTT Pl. D. SCHMITT H. E. CHGLE D. H. MULVEY, IR. H. V. LQMB H. I. GLHUSER, SR. R. D. REYNOLDS H. W. MULLER O. KF-IRNQKY T. Fl. STHNDISH I. H. MULVIHILL G. MHNCUSO T. I. BOLHND G. W. STRHKE D. H. MULVEY, SR. meow, Hnustun 7, Texas 6 CONRHD SCHOPPE Treasurer .f '4-SX ri f Boi, 78' N W i. 5A5'5? .' x X I Y, x l 1 ' fi IFICK E. CIILVIN x if -J C 1f J If' xxx - Ay General Chairman FR. MFITTHEW SHEEDY, C. S.B Chaplain EU GPIAT LATIU S JU IUH BUUSTEPIS WU UERP L YEAHBUUH GEUIIGE IILI3 HY IPresideIItI 1036 COURTLQNDT PHONE V-4-1803 EMPIRE HOME SUPPLY Complete Home Furnishings Sold on Small Weekly Payments R PHONE CQLL WILL BRING F1 SI-'ILESMHN TO YOUR DOOR 60ln,96l7l2llfJ of WALTER M. RAINEY Construction Company 1211 ROSINE C0171-ffklnellfi of EL JALAPENO CHILI SUPPLY CO. Q, F. VBLDEZ HND FHMILY 216 San Iacinto Street Phones: F. 2860 -::- W. 0513 Houston 2, Texas TAYLOR'S BOOK SHOP CIN THE VILLRGE1 2431 RICE BLVD, IUSTIN 8-7539 Books ' Stationery ' Greeting Cards Toys ' Party Goods ' Monograrning COIYEIQEIYEQIIE5 C' I X s 0 NFB GI Inf 98 600110 Am ell fa of HULY HHS!-XHY PARISH IJUMINIIIAN FATHEHS MILHM QT BERRY STREET HOUSTON TEXHS BRANHAIVI LUIVIBER CO. Eir, Pine and Hardware DHY 51 NIGHT SERVICE H d d D g G Ftt g H t h C EDMUND R. POWERS Tubular Steel Scctffolds 2501 GULF BLDG HOUSTON TEXHS 6920 HSBG WRYSIDE 1646 6.,m,,Ame,,f, CRMERH HRTISTRY of bY 1GNf1T1US BHDHMI 040, C149 cmd INDUSTRIRL H COMMERCIHL TOMMY DHVISON 2718 Q ki L hgh 6704 991 COWl,76lYl2nt5 of W. H. Steigerwald Co. Inc. Distributors Goodrich Industrial Rubber Products 2119 DBLLHS HVE. HOUSTON, TEXHS MAIN TRAVIS A 4 o CAPIYTOL 4 P' PRESTON F ine Clothes - - Fine Hats - - F ine Shoes - - - - for MEN C0fnpAWl2nl5 of Marquette Construction Co. CARTER'S CAFE Seafoods : Steaks : Chicken Builders Home Made Pies GEORGE G. MHRQUETTE, IR. Owner W. 9-3960 W- 9-4432 3935 WINKLER W. 9-0010 Eight Miles Out Katy Highway Phone T-1111 Farmers Cas 84 Hardware Company Inc. OWNERS DICK fs. sam DQIGLE HQRDWHRE Frigidaire Products General Electric Products ln Houston Roper Gas Ranges Humphrey 61 Dearborn Heaters TWG COMPLETE Maytag Products DEPHRTMENT STORES Burkley Water Systems Rex Water Heaters Hmerican Sinks CS Cabinets Payne Panelair Hutomatic Heaters MHIN HT RICHMOND H. 2161 BUTHNE SYSTEMS HND BUTHNE GHS WHYSIDE HT HPIRRISBURG Spring Branch Community W. 6-9441 riooi COHQIQAHQQH fd of THE MUTHEHS' IILUB OF SHINT THOMHS HIGH SCHOOL The House of Television COMMERCIHL and DOMESTIC OBLATE FATHERS IMMHCULHTE coNcEPT1oN 2023 S. Shepherd Phone H. 5455 Cfompgmmb of C0m,,1im,.L4 of Mr Sc Mrs RIVER OAKS BARBER SHOP Dovv J. ZABouo WHLTER HEBERT, Owner Phone Iustin 8-3169 WILKERSON'S HHRDWQRE and CONOCO SERVICE Electrical Supplies Fishing and Hunting Equipment REHL ESTHTE LOQNS E.H.Fl. Veterans Commercial Unlimited Funds City Mortgage Company of Houston, Inc. HUTO PHRTS A GEORGE NACOL Compgmem of PRoDUcE co. Ch hs MANDELL GROCERY HOUSTON 2 TEXQS MHRION SRCCO 2402 Mandell Q I8-2556 H021 BOXING SHOW Ft crowd of ISUU spectators saw Ray Valdez decision Bob Seerdeng lack Calvin decision Iim Kuperg Nick Campise decision Billy Coxg Phil Lester decision Barry Smith, and Bert Picker T,K.O. Phil Kelly, Draws were witnessed between Charles Martinez and Ioe Plbell, Lyinie Duplantis and Ioe Campise, and Beaver Ramon and Len Thielen. I-lt half time in a feature wrestling bout, everyone was thrilled with the Danny McShane tactics, used by Hairy Harry Cagle on Tireless Tommy Fooshee, being turned to the defeat of Harry. min! Comlahmen ,J MISSION ORANGE 0 W. J. RECKLING 84 CO. W,,f,.,,.ff, gmf PAYNE ELECTRIC WORKS Servingrlgglgiltoggfg Years Night Numbers: C, I Bonno, K3f5207g H 8876g W 341089 ELECTRIC MOTORS - GENERHTORS , Rewound ' Rebuilt ' Repaired Trouble Shooting ' Industrial y 3 IW' Electric Motor Repairing ' lIO9 IQCKSON llO3I TEXAS SCREW PRODUCTS COMPANY H11 Types cmd Sizes of SCREWS NUTS BOLTS cmd WHSHEIRS and Other Fastening Devices B - ' S Steel - ' d A. B. C. LINEN SERVICE Compgmenfa of Comphmenb O! HOUSTON FLORAL CO. C-1288 M 2 TOOT-N-TELLEM STORES Compgmenfa of 5omMmm,5 KNICHTS of Of COLU M B US L. IVI. INKLEY CO. HOUSTON COUNCIL 803 2616 LOUISIQNH STREET HOUSTON TEXQS -0261 H UZ COIILPAIIIEII fJ of ST. ANNFS CHURCH SHEPHERD HT WESTHEIMER iff SUNDHY MHSSES 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ll, 12:00 T0 YOU. OUR LEADERS-To-BE ln the not-too-distant future, many of you will be leaders in your communities-in society, church, business, government. This leadership will be a distinct honor and a challenge to your intelligence and ability. But, don't forget that leadership also brings an important obligation: Fair con- sideraiton and representation for those you lead. Only if you succeed in this can our nation continue to lead the world as a land of freedom for all of us. Our congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1949! 5 is THE BIGGISI BARGAIN IN YOUR lt0ME TODAY Compgmenla of CLASS 10 D glomphmenb of JOHN B. SARAGUSA LEO LINBECK CONST. CO HOUSTON, TEXFIS EARTH MAN FUNERALS 2420 Fannin Street Fairfax-6377 fiosj FRANK JAMAIL 2008 WEST GRQY F h Fruits and Vegetables Dail gomphmenf .1 l of RT. REV. MSGR. IVI. J. DALY SCARDINO-PRINTING Publication Book and Commercial 3c!ag:5 Mggezif Bargain llllllwllll .I llllillllll H Q' i IIX I Iovv CCST ELECTRIC SERVICE Sir Houston Ljgh ting and Power Co. H061 J. OZ? gl C. M. BLOCK, C.P.I31. CHRTER HENSON, C.P.I31. I. S. RHSBERRY, C.P.I-I. C. W. IOHNSON, C.P.Q. G. I. BRHWNER H. C. BURGHHRD R. M. HOUSE DHNIEL KHIM B. H. BEHCH N. F. MILLER Jduafin, jexa5, Ofhce: 127112 WEST 7TH STREET TELEPHONE 8-5719 gerfihezl pulhc .xdccounfanb CITY NHTIONHL BHNK BUILDING .lzloudon 2, jexaa TELEPHONE BEHCON 3-7376 IOSEPH L. BLOCK C.P.R, or TEXAS GND La. Enrolled to Practice Before the Treasury Department Hdmitted to Practice Before the Tax Court of the U. S. u!aAAingfon, Ofhce INVESTMENT BUILDING TELEPHONE NHTIONHL 9358-9359 I1071 J. D. JOE WEBER Comffmfnfg TOWING Co., INC. KM I K SheE1, Sand cmd Bank Scmd IE Ezine We Dehvgr bygrgcli BGZQG or R NE W. 3-8353 U 60fnPAln-ellti compgmenb, of ! CH RISTY S SACRED HEART CHURCH OPTICAL SERVICE Independent Dispensing Opticicm I S N 2-3209 3617 Gomlagmenfri of a .grienol ,L L L H. L., ar Nr..- New New Ne 'g1Mf? '- e vi.- - .. 7 'ina 'Q -rl 'I vii .1 ' 5 2.2 1 nu are tnutieh . .. 3 5'5 K2f'TaNf5'i - 'T If ll .1 . . ' to V1S1f Our New Store at Q 1 2 1 5 F A N N 1 N s T R E E T 9 k I' , ,:1:5HQQ 1fv 51: 15 . !BETWEEN DALLAS AND POLKD Q8 1- -If 2 EUIH'1!l .ire 2' - 1.1 es' . Q-51, .ggiwlillll will ' JM Hgijxt-,E - ATL, ' ' --9'f:. .Jia . Q- I . ew -It ' ' I 'I YN ff'm P5 l' H ,I Soui'h's Largest Stock of Prager Books... 3 ,, ifili I lk'4N l . -L H' T Bibles . . Missals . . Holy Piclures . . Sfaluarg L. F ' D ' Candles. . Sanctuary and Altar Furnishings lm- ' fd Spirifual Bouquets .... Greeting Cards for all occasions I , ,V.. , Q T . . CU PANY THE Roseev House 1215 FANNIN STREET PHCINE F'-4286 HDUSTCIN, TEXAS 1 E-are-N. sew Ewa... me :N ee .. ew.:-Je C0ln,73lll2llt5 of PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. WI-IOLESHLE - DISTRIBUTORS K. w. Kemcowen, Pres. 109 LH BRRNCH ST. C. 6333 jrazbfiona! Quahfg .Since 1875 WHTCI-IES DIHMONDS SILVERWHRE CHINHWHRE GIFTS .1.J. Sweeney Jewelry CU. 700 MHIN STREET CORNER CRPITOL SELECT HOMES OUR SPECIHLTY If You Want to Buy a Home-Be Sure to See Us Specializing in Hpartments - Homes Investments - HTTENTION: Property Owner-Our Record Shows Quick Fiction in Selling or Renting Property MOISE REALTY CO. 60ln,7Aln2llf6 of B. 84 T. TRANSFER CO. ceo. BERRY IOHN P. TURNER 7611 Bradford St. W. 9-3078 llU91 BLUE FRONT CROCERY Choice Meats - Ice Co1d Beer OWNER - SRM I. LORINO 1706 CHROLINE ST. BEHCON 3 1958 60lnpAI'l'lell-L5 of PEREIRA PLUMBING INC. 60l'Ylphlll2llf5 of MARMION SERVICE STATION TFIYLOR 0075 19TH ST. QT YQLE ERANK'S JEWELRY Complete Line of Luggage, Watches and Diamonds Why Pay More for Iewelry Repair? Go to Frank' OUR NEW LOCQTION 100 BLK PRESTON HVE. BEFICON 3 2266 REPHIRS I. P. C. HEHTING JEANES PLUMBING COMPANY GENERHL CONTRFICTING E. W. IEQNES V 4 1144 5412 GIBSON STREET HOUSTON 7 TEXHS SAM W. BECKER JEWELRY CO., Inc. FINE J f ewe rg SINCE 1886 A807 Main Street NOXIE M. ROMHNO, SR Mg 11101 MELROSE 3-2833 5717 E. MONTGOMERY DANNA LUMBER CO. Hardware and Home Qppliances V. S. DQNNH Q. 1. QQUILINH 1 S. DHNNF1 IW I'IE CLEANERS DYBRS -l.-1-7 illii- tg , orbaills I 1634 WESTHEIMER H, 8134 DEE BRASS FOUNDRY, Inc. 2408 Everett Street HOUSTON 9, TEXHS Brass, Bronze and Qluminum Castings, Manganese Bronze Castings Bushings Carried in Stock VVESSENDORFF, NELMS 84 CO. 320 FRFINKLIN HVENUE HOUSTON, TEXHS South Bend Lathes - Delta Power Tools C0l'll,0AlYl.0I'l,tJ of CHRIST THE KING PARISH FR. I. MCCHRTHY, Pc: t ELEVENTH STREET LUIVIBER COMPANY 610 E 11th T 3452 IF YOU NEED PRINTING Compgmmb cam. T. 8119 ! SCARDINO'S CROCERY 2402 AVENUE HousToN 9, TexAs HHRRY PFEIFI-'ER 715 HENDERSON BEHCON 34038 CFIRL DHUGHTERS LEE C. PFEIFFER BHRTLETT, E. W. Owner of WILHELIVI-LHUGHLIN-WILSON RAPID BLUE PRINT .xdcluerfiaing CO. Blue Prints Photostcrt Prints GULF BLDG.-FHIRFHX 7391 GULF BLDG.-CHHRTER 4-1626 H121 LAMAR SUPPLY COMPANY ALEXA N D E R SCHROEDERW D , Wholesale Only ,CL -3831 f3f ?F yNi 'af' g ,U 1 , E - 5 ,, E e 2? W r f A Y nliimmx ,.X, ' ,- mfg gn L. ,,. ' ':R -M , 3100 LQMQR QVE HoUsToN, TEXAS Heating - Refrigeration - Plumbing HOLLYWOOD TAILORS No Fit No Pay -Thats the Hollywood Way 305 TRHVIS STREET The Friendly Tailors Wear Tailor Made Clothes L. A. Lou MOORE Your Friendly CONOCO DEHLER 2330 SO, SHEPHERD T, 2-9054 - H, 0412 FRQNK BQRLETTH VINCENT C, SICOLQ MARKET ST. LIQUOR STORE Liquor - Wine - Beer 30l7V2 MPIRKET ST. P, 3970 HOUSTON l0, TEXQS L. J. FRENCH Tile Contractor 7415 QVE. F. W 6-1200 11131 SCHOOL HEHDOUHRTERS LYDICK ROOFING CO. QVQIMYYSGTS MS Avalon Drug Store of River U31-is Drug WICKS FOOD MARKET SUITE 'Everything for Your Table FOR HLL SCHOOL NEEDS 60l'l'li9Al'l'l ellfif of ST. THEHESA PARISH DURHHM HND RODRIGO ST. HOUSTON TEXHS l 1 COMPLIMENTS OF 80I gQ W .SQPCLLQ H151 L-EROY J. BOUTTE Wholesale Produce 527 PRESTON FIVE. FRIRFHX 6595 511 , 'IIIIILEI Ii M Q: X X 'G 9 2 I . N f -1 X53 ffgf' 0 x DON'S FLOWERS, INC. HOUSTON'S FHSHION FLORISTS Flowers for Every Occasion COI'l'l,l96IYl2llt5 of DEL PROSPERI COMPANY Pipe and Steel Unusual Gifts TOM BOLQND Office Phone Y. 8-3344 K 3-7529 4909 s. MQIN K 9-4922 7901 Market Houston 11, Texas GEORGE BLRCK . LEE BROLLIER - ERNEST ELRCK CONCRETE PIPE Comphmmfj In HLL SIZES for Sewers, Drains, Culverts, Etc. LHRGE STOCKS, QUICK SERVICE CONCRETE TILE Building Tile in PIII Sizes for Every Type of Masonry Construction BUILDING MPITERIHLS BLACK-BROLLIER INC. 3010 DIXIE DR. KEYSTONE 3-3686 of THE SCHUHIVIACHER CO. I-IICKS HND SELLERS WHOLESHLE DISTRIBUTORS l1l6I Comlagmenfa of Comlngmenb of HCGAN-ALLNOCH DRY CCODS CO. CONSGLIDATED STEEL CORPORATIGN OF TEXHS Wholesale Only TEXHS FIVE. HND FIUSTIN ST. HOUSTON, TEXHS 649 M, 6. M. BLDG, HOUSTON, TEXHS 4102 S. MHIN STREET LEHIGH 7977 fomffmmfi HARRISON RADIO SERVICE .24 griend Radio G Phonograph Repairing Records ' Phonographs ' Radios F. L. ELLIOTT, Prop. HOUSTON, TEXHS Prescriptions Called for and Delivered FINER PHARMACY MEX FINER V PHHRMQCIST S401 OLD RICHMOND ROHD HT 7TH PERSONHL LOHNS 335 TO S50 Telephone Your Qpplication Signature Only- No Security Prompt and Courteous Service BELL FINANCE CO. PHONE M 2-3571 BELLHIRE, TEXHS 301 FHNNIN BLDG. CHHRTER 4-6957 H171 BOND CLOTHES Worn by More Men Thorn Hny Other Clothes in Hmericcr BOND KOIUPAIYIBIIL4 of QUEEN AN N E FLOWER SHOP lfbecicleclfy Effer v TELEPHONE IHCKSON 2-5101 MONARCH LHUNDERERS CLEHNERS SHEPHERD DRIVE FIT KIPLING HOUSTON, TEXHS Keeping Pace With Houston's Progress . and with St. Thomas Euston Zansit fa. 9.7 ggftf-'jp :..-2 E LANDRY 84 YEATHS Masonry Contractors BRICK TILE STONE GLRSS BLOCK W 2300 2525 DELHFIELD I 2-9178 HOUSTON TEXHS 11181 EDIVIUIXIDSGIXI CQIVIPANY fa .fdlaph ncfure jraming H El M ER JNIJ. H. YIJUNE 8 BUMP!-WY - Established 1909 - ll gomlokfe egndurance .szruicen We Write Every Form of Insurance 920-925 Chronicle Building Telephones: P-2306 - P-2307 N201 2214 QIRLINE PHONE V 4-1911 AIRLINE HARDWARE Gomffmfnb Hardware ' Paints ' Wallpaper of Linoleum ' Electric Supplies 14 3,-fend HOUSTON 9, TEXQS PHONE THYLOR 1122 BOULEVARD CLEANERS 3315 WHITE OHK DRIVE W I GQRRETT, PROP, Calnpgfnentif of Mr. 84 Mrs. George D'Leary 2 C0l'Yll9Al'llel'llrf of ST. THDIVIAS BAND 1949 The Store That Shows Most of the Best Known Lines of Horne Furnishings S I i 48 Years Dependable Service FHNNIN ST. QT WHLKER ROI TRN THERES HLWHYS CIGHR H GOOD PROGRHM on J. N. TAUB 84 SONS v ' r u n I' n rl Distributors DIRL 740 Start Your Future Right With ct Thorough Business Education at Comphmenb of lob Veteran Placement Hpproved Service 1217 CFIPITOL HOUSTON, TEXHS PHONE H8-6331 MR. L. C. LUPIN DELIVIAN JUVENILE SHOP 4304 SOUTH MHIN Complete Outfits, Boys and Girls, Hges 2 to 16 Featuring Weatherbird Shoes and Tom Sawyer Clothes for Boys PHONE H-9393 DISTINCTIVE QPPHREL Boy'sWear Little fellows like to come to a Mans Store. The little fellow of the house gets a real kick out of shopping with his parents in a genuine Mans Store. Mother and Dad like the Idea, too. BOYS SHOP-MEZZANINE FLOOR NINE TWELVE MHIN 11221 Phone Preston 2555 EAST END PLUMBING 84 REPAIR CO. Q. I. VETRHNO, Owner 3 Si. Thomas Hthletic Hss'n FR. SHEEDY, c.s.B. IOHN COLLERQ thletic Director Business M Comphmenb of GYM SNACK BAR C0lllPElYl2n,:f of KRUEGER LUMBER CO. MAGNOLIA SEAFOOD CO l- GENITEMPO G SONS COWlPAln2nf5 of SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE CO. P. O, BOX 1951 Licensed Installers of Central Hutomaiic Sprinklers Fire Protection I l SIMPSON PONTIAC CO. Sales and Service GREGORY-EDWARDS, Inc. 2601 GRQNT ST. HOUSTON, TEXRS 1204 WESTHEIMER Engineers ci Contractors HUTHORIZED Exclusive Dealers in H11 Foreign and I N Domestic Releases DISTRIBUTORS WILLIQM DENNY, Manager Hir Conditioning - Refrigeration Compliments of Class l2-B CLHSS OE 49 H. E. SCHURIG 84 CO. HOUSTON - GQLVESTON William J. Meininger 84 Company l602 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas CHURCH GOODS HND RELIGIOUS HRTICLES Everything in Rosaries, Prayer Books, Missals, Chains and Medals, Novelties and Holy Pictures qs ilflliz, .,,. , 'px 9 LEVY BROS. DRY GOODS CO. H241 Powers Prmflulztinn Company CRUDE OIL PRODUCERS 2501 GULF BLDG. Hnustnn, Texas C. S. POWERS, Pre d I 1 SENTIMENT - NECESSITIES HOLLAND'S and SONS Meats - Groceries NORHILL JEWELRY CO. compzmenf, of THOMAS BRYAN za Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry Constructors CS Engineers Ou F Y H Our S ty S th T Colflpglllelllif of J ESS E H. JON ES INTERESTS ,Hogs gags LAYNE BRDS. DRILLING AND REWDRKING . . . ancl relaredenfafiued for LAYNE AND BOWLER WELL SERVICE, Ltd. GRHVEL PHCKING LAYNE AND BOWLER CD. Manufacturers of SCREENS, PHCKERS S S S CD S C Phone .Wayside 2193 P. O. Box 1695 Long Distance 398 Houston 1, Texas FOLEY'S 5 'T M1 .fi MQFQNMZ is C0lIlPkln2llt:i of HMERICHN TITLE GUPIRHN TY COMPHN Y HHRRIS COUNTY HBSTRHOT COMPHNY ESPERSON BUILDINGS HOUSTON 60lllPAlll0lltJ of E. G. RICKS THOS. GOGGAN 84 BRO. De IVIARLER Pianos - Organs - Music - Radios Radio-Phonographs U D I 0 Conn Band Instruments - Records Musical Supplies mizifincfiue piofograpky 1201 MHIN HOUSTON ' PORTRHIT ' CHNDIDS ' COMMERCIHL ' PUBLICITY 60lnPEln2nt5 of -14 jfivnd Owned and Operated by Don Perrine 3710 SOUTH MHIN HHDLEY 3662 H281 C'0m,,6mmf5 of UUVIEHUN IHUN WHS niuemifg 0 ST. THOMAS THE EU-EIIUEATIUNAI. CATHIJLIII UNIVERSITY nf Huuslun, Texas 3812 MONTROSE BLVD. H301 3301 BUFI:Al0 DRIVE ' 2255 2724 254 23? 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. 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