St Thomas Military Academy - Kaydet Yearbook (Mendota Heights, MN)

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ROGER A. FAZENDIN The quiet and unassuming attitude which is so characteristic of Roger gained him many friends among the students and faculty. Sgt. Housh made the find of 1937 when he dis- covered Faz” for the rifle team, and since that time he has lived up to his reputation in the art of pinwheel” making. He also made quite a record for himself at R.O.T.C. camp last summer. He has earned good grades by conscientious efforts, and has gained a first-sergeancy. Roger’s pleasing personality and characteristics will surely be missed after graduation. Activities: Choral Club, ’37, ’38; Intramural Sports, 35, ’36. Military: Rifle Team, ’37, ’38; Best Platoon, ’35; R.O.T.C. Camp, ’37; Corporal, ’37; 1st Sgt., '38; Honor Badges, 5. RICHARD J. GRANT Dick is a steady worker who is outstanding because he has retained his qualities of consistency and cheerfulness even when beset by difficulties. His academic years have been characterized by a plucky fighting spirit which has brought him honor on the football field as a dependable tackle, and on the hockey rink as a stellar defense man. His popularity with his classmates is due to his generosity, and also to his willingness to lend a helping hand. We trust that Dick will succeed in the business world because he possesses the necessary element of common sense. Activities: Hockey, ’37, ’38; Football, ’38; Monogram Club, ’37, ’38; Intramural Sports, ’36, ’37; B Team Football, ’37; Eagle Award, ’36. Military: Best Company, ’36; Crack Platoon on Skates, '37; Honor Badges, 3. ROGER A. FAZENDIN Faz” It looked good, Sarge. RICHARD A. GRANT Grunt” Go on, don't bother me.

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PAUL D. EIBERT Paul’s sense of humor combined with his geniality have won for him a warm spot in the hearts of his fellow students. Because of his personality and an ever ready camera, he has been a valued member of our corps. As a member of the newly organized aquatic sports, he has lent both his moral and physical support. In the military field he has been a very capable and dependable non-com. Paul has shown promise of becoming an intelligent and ambitious member of society in future life. Activities: Kaydet Staff, ’37, '38; Intramural Sports, ’36, ’37; Swimming, ’38; Water Polo, ’38; Eagle Award, ’36; Catholic Action Club, ’36. Military: Best Company, ’37; Private First Class, ’36; Corp- oral, ’37; Sergeant, ’38; Honor Badges, 5. LEONARD D. EVANS JR. Len’s pleasing and enjoyable nature has made him a welcome addition to any group. Lcn has successfully combined studies with pleasure, and has also participated in sports, as a member of the football and track teams. Although possessed of a quiet and unassuming personality, he has gained the respect and friendship of all his classmates. We are quite sure that these traits will make him a success in his future life. Activities: B Team Football, ’35, ’36; Football, ’37, ’38; Track, ’36, ’37, ’38; Monogram Club, ’36, ’37, ’38; Intra- mural Sports, ’35, ’36, ’37. Military: Private First Class, ’36; Corporal, ’37; Sergeant, ’37; Battalion Sergeant Major, ’38; Crack Platoon, ’36; Best Platoon, ’37; Crack Platoon on Skates, ’37; Honor Badges, 5. PAUL D. EIBERT Paul” I gotta get out to take pictures. LEONARD D. EVANS, Jr. Len” Aw, Father, we aren't making much noise.”

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JOHN M. GROVE Athletics has been John’s outstanding activity during his stay at the Academy. His natural ability along this line has been developed to the utmost by membership on almost every athletic team sponsored by the school. John’s likeable nature has made him a favorite with all of us, and has merited him a warrant in the corps and membership in many campus organizations. We feel absolutely sure that he will be as successful in his chosen field as he has been in athletics. Activities: Intramural Sports, ’35, ’36, ’37; Monogram Club, ’36, ’37, ’38, Secretary, ’38; Baseball, ’37; Track, ’36, ’37, ’38, Co-Captain, ’38; Hockey, ’35, ’36, ’37, ’38; Football, ’37, ’38; B Team Football, ’35, ’36; B Team Basketball, ’35, ’36; Vice-President, Freshman Class, ’35; Secretary, Sophomore Class, ’36; Sergcant-at-Arms, Junior Class, ’37; Vice-Presi- dent, Senior Class, ’38; Catholic Action Club, ’36; Water Polo, ’38. Military: Corporal, ’37; Battalion Supply Sergeant, ’37; Best Platoon, ’36; Crack Platoon on Skates, '37; Honor Badges, 4. RICHARD K. HANCE Although Dick has been with us for only two short years, he has shown us a true St. Thomas spirit in all student activ- ities. He was elected president of the Tri K Club, cadet camera club, because of his popularity and knowledge of photography. Dick was always willing to sacrifice his time in order to help someone else, and to this fact is due the large number of friendships which Dick has made. We are sure that his qualities of joviality and competence will carry him far in future life. Activities: Hockey Manager, ’37, ’38; Intramural Sports, ’37; Kaydet Staff, '37, ’38; Kaydet Kamcra Klub, Presi- dent, ’38. Military: Best Company, '37; Crack Platoon on Skates, ’37; Private First Class, ’37; Corporal, ’38; Honor Badges, 3. JOHN M. GROVE Whitey” Look out, Vm tough.” RICHARD K. HANCE Dick” Yah, guess so.”