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

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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

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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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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.