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

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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.

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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

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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