St Thomas High School - Thomist Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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RONALD KEITH ERICKSON St. Mary Varsity Football 45 Lightweight Basketball 15 Varsity Basketball 1, 25 Intramural Football 1, 25 Homecoming Dance 3, 45 Soph Frosh Dance 15 Junior Prom 35 Senior Prom 45 T Club 2, 3, 4. A Blackhawk Brave .... Erickson and Fussenger .... blond and blithe .... should be a model for clothing ads in magazines .... appreciates classical music .... adept at aquatic sports .... likes the study of government and politics .... sees possibilities in the future of intramurals .... enjoys an his- torical novel .,.. has definite convictions on scholastic social life .... a likeable boy with hosts of friends .... goodbye, Whitey, it was a pleasure to have been your friend .... best wishes for you. JOSEPI-1 ROLAND FENELON St. Patrick Varsity Football 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 1, 25 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Homecoming Dance 35 Junior Prom 35 Senior Prom 35 TU Club 3, 4. joe, the smiling blond .... versatile quarterback, an All-City selection .... base- ball's promising outfielder....intramural court luminary .... Fenelon is playing today .... serious in study, attentive in class .... moulder of opinion for the West End Club .... bears a pronounced dislike for a B.T.O ..... Knight of Columbus, a Holy Name man .... his curl is a tonsorial technique .joe's determination to succeed should beget for him a creditable college Clfecfs josisvu PAUL FUSSENGER St. Patrick Varsity Basketball 35 Lightweight Basketball 15 Intramural Football l, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Basketball 2, 45 Intramural Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Homecoming Dance 1, 2, 3, 45 Soph. Frosh Dance 1, 25 junior Prom 2, 35 Senior Prom 45 Tom Crier 35 Tolle Lege 4. Joe, the man about town .... sees all, hears all .... a fervent admirer of Father Cibulskis .... Blackhawk A.C ..... U.S.N.R ..... took a navy cruise in the Atlantic .... follows his mother into the alumni .... advocate of formal dances . . . . believes that a boy's abilities should be used and his opportunities seized . . . . always employed .... knows the merit of all shaving creams .... discusses events of great moment with Erickson and Tom Kelly .... studies many col- lege catalogues .... our best wishes to you, Joe, and good luck for your plans. PAUL PETER GILL St, James Intramural Football 2, 3, 45 Intramural Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Home- coming Dance 3, 45 Junior Prom 3, 45 Senior Prom 3, 45 Sanctuary Society 4. A brother of john, '42 .... a gentleman, courteous and chivalrous .... a spare- time grocery clerk .... very much attracted to the fairer sex .... maintains that his favorite dish is sauerkraut .... interested in boating .... member of Sea Scouts, Ship 500 .... dabbles in photography .... avid intramural football and baseball enthusiast ..... serious in his studies .... very skillful in the art of terpsichore .... considering the possibilities in the field of accountancy .... we know, Paul, that success will be your portion. ST. THOMAS TOLLE LEGE '48

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JOHN HENRY DIXON Lightweight Football 1. St. Patrick John is the oldest of six children .... interested in mechanical drawing and machinery . . , . rides his own motor bike. . . . . . . interested spectator at athletic events . . . . . great rooter for Father Wierman hopes to visit some big airplane factories . . . . likes mathematics . . . . relishes a handball game with his sopho- more brother . . . . keeps current with the literature on mechanics . . . . pro- poses to study the theory of dynamics... to be with you. JOHN WILLIAM EGLER Lightweight Football 45 Varsity Footba Homecoming Dance 2, 3, 45 Soph Frosh .well done, John .... it was good PATRICK JAMES DULIN St. Peter Lightweight Football 15 Varsity Football 2, 3, 45 Intramural Foot- ball 2, 35 Intramural Basketball 3, 45 Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 45 Homecoming Dance 1, 2, 3, 45 Soph Frosh Dance 1, 2, 3, 45 Junior Prom 2, 3, 45 Senior Prom 3, 45 Secretary 25 T Club 3, 4. Irresistible and vigorating .... the outdoor type .... well skilled in line play .... All-City Football .... cheeks and temperament both of roseate com- plexion .... one of three brothers .... Dulin and Reynolds .... much in demand at Muldoon .... a good companion .... a fiery competitor .... an advocate of popular music .... hopes someday to become another Gladstone .... keep your ideals, Pat, and soon your forensic skill will bring you to the top. St. Patrick ll 35 Intramural Football 15 Dance 1, 3, 45 Junior Prom 3, 45 Senior Prom 45 Sanctuary Society 4. Quiet, reticent and reserved . . . . protagonist for St. Patrick's parochial proj- ects .... prominent in the activities of Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts .... diligent and faithful at football practice .... has traveled through most of the western states . . . . always employed, gas stations, p . . . . spends much free time in Noe's den .. trends .... partial to physics and reading... your company. aper routes, restaurants, factories . . keeps a watchful eye on social .good luck, Jack, we will miss JOHN WILLIAM ENRIGHT St. Stanislaus Lightweight Football 25 Varsity Football 3, 45 Varsity Basketball 45 Baseball Manager 35 Intramural Football 2, 35 Intramural Basketball 3, 45 Homecoming Dance 3, 45 Soph Frosh Dance 25 Junior Prom 35 Senior Prom 35 TH Club 45 Sanctuary Society 4. Tall, towering and talented .... successful NROTC examinee .... an energetic tackle .... an East side supporter of St. Thomas .... a good student .... able and willing to provide a laugh . ,. . believes dungarees to be part of a wardrobe . admirer of Father Glynn.. . .quite an attraction for the ladies of Mul- doon .... prefers science and math studies .... staunch defender of Rule Three ..., claims he could be a disc jockey .... best wishes for your college classes, Jack, and farewell. 22 ST. THOMAS TOLLE LEGE ,48

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LoU1s CHARLES GRAss1 Intramural Football 1, 2, 4. St. James Louie the Tommie booster .... Caulk and Grassi .... energetic and exemplary . . . . intramural football luminary . . . . delves into the sagas of athletic heroes .... a handball artist .... a friend's friend .... thinks St. James is the parish .... has an aversion to B.T.O.'s .... hopes to become an expert in business methods and procedures .... a good language student .... nice going, Louie .... we enjoyed your four years with us .... may success and good fortune attend your future activities. THoMAs ARTIIUR GRIMES RONALD EDWARD GRAW St. Patrick Lightweight Football 45 Lightweight Basketball 1, 25 Varsity Basketball 45 Intramural Football 1, 2, 35 Intramural Basketball 35 Homecoming Dance 45 Soph Frosh Dance 45 Junior Prom 3, 45 Senior Prom 45 Tolle Lege 3. Ronnie, a gentleman and a student .... discreet, gallant and urbane .... a com- petitive athlete .... formerly of Seward .... a grocery clerk .... basketball is his favorite sport .... quondam King of Hearts at a Muldoon function .... likes a strawberry malted .... youngest of four children .,.. Father Burns and Ronnie Graw .... very partial to algebra .... enjoys a spirited ping-pong match with Brown or Noe .... you were a good friend, Ronnie .... let gradu- ation strengthen the ties .... good luck. St. Patrick Intramural Football 1, 25 Intramural Basketball 2, 3. A stalwart supporter of the West End, especially St. Patrick's parochial activi- ties .... a pleasant smile, a helping hand .... inclined towards physics and mathematics .... a hunter and trapper .... has visited Nevada and wants to return there again. . ..the third of four brothers .... insists on well combed hair .... a vigorous intramural football enthusiast .... likes to dabble with machines and hopes to study deeper into the theory of machines .... good luck, Torn, for your future years. JAMES HALLEY HAYES St. Thomas, Beloit, Wis. Lightweight Football 25 Varsity Football 3, 45 Varsity Basketball 45 Intramural Football 25 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 45 Homecoming Dance 2, 35 Junior Prom 2, 3, 45 Senior Prom 45 T Club 4. Approachable and aifable .... All-City Football .... agile dancer .... a good student inclining toward the sciences .... earnest in his reading though partial to fiction .... a competitive competitor .... Bowen, Enright, Hayes and King . . . . a better than average tennis player . . . . expounds a unique theory on social activities . . . .includes a college course in his plans .... hold your ideals, Jim, and your tenacity will bring rewards. ST. THOMAS TOLLE LEGE '48