St Xavier High School - X Ray Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Experience proves an invaluable aid to Father Lilly in conducting his religion classes. RELIGION Father Brown relates an interesting story about the Infant Jesus of Prague to Ed Stubenrauch and Jack Von Benken. The Basis for Life No education is complete if it fails to supply those prin- ciples Which serve as a basis for life. The Jesuit system of education is well-known for the excellent liberal training it imparts to its students. Yet this is only the secondary aim of the system. Its primary aim is the training and development of Christian gentlemen. Dur- ing their four years at Xavier, students learn the tenets of the Catholic religion and the application of Christian principles to everyday living. Moreover, each student has access to an experienced student counselor who is always ready and willing to offer his services in the solu- tion of the problems which beset high school students. Thus the Xavier student acquires principles that enable him to use his liberal knowledge for the achievement of his eternal salvation. t f

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Mr. Thomas A. Gentil The outstanding performance of the Xavier Marching Band at every football game is ample tes- timony to the fine work being done by Mr. Gentil. The enter- taining musical arrangements and marching formations are the result of his capable direction. Rev. Lester A. Linz, S.J. Father Linz relinquished all other duties this year to devote all his time to the importantjobs of Alumni Moderator and Pub- lic Relations Director for the new high school project. He formerly taught English and served as Athletic Moderator at Xavier. Rev. Nicholas H. Mann, S.J. Keeping the books and accounts of St. Xavier High School bal- anced is the responsibility of Father Mann, thetschool treas- urer. His success at this demand- ingjob is the result of many long hours in the treasurerls oHicc. Rev. Rudolph A. Prickril, S.J. The duties of Father Minister are varied and multitudinous. Father Prickril supervises and directs the maintenance of the entire Xavier High School plant. In addition he attends to all the ma- terial needs of the Jesuits of the Xavier community. Rev. Adrian F. Menchen, S.J. A teacher for eighteen years, Father Menchen has taken up the duties of school librarian at Xavier. Ari amiable attitude and a businesslike manner have com- bined to make his initial year a successful one. Bro. Fred J. Novacek, S.J. To all Xavier students, Brother llFreddie is the friendly man- ager of the school bookstore. The major part of his day, how- ever, is spent in the treasurefs olhce where he assists Father Mann. To complete his day, Brother helps in the kitchen. Bro. Elmer J. Riehle, SJ. Most of Brother Riehlels work- ing hours are spent behind the scenes tending the boilers and keeping up with a rigorous main- tenance schedule. Brotherls ef- forts do not go unnoticed, for the comfortable temperature and neat appearance of the class- rooms is appreciated by students and faculty alike.

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Rev. Francis M. Flynn, S.J. A welcome addition to the Xav- ier religion faculty is Father Flynn, formerly of the Univer- sity ofDetroit High School. Spe- cial studies at the Catholic Uni- versity and the University of Chicago have equipped him well for his daily Classes in religion, speech, and Latin. Rev. Leo J. McKenna, S.J. As junior and senior counselor, Father McKenna advises the stu- dents of Xavier with regard to the betterment of their spiritual and temporal lives. Besides being director of the Xavier Sodality and a religion teacher, Father is a very popular retreat master. Rev. Richard J. Brown, S.J. Father Brown is now teaching his second generation of Xavier students. The vast experience he has acquired in his thirty-five years of teaching, especially in the held Ofreligion, is obvious to all of his students and fellow teachers. Rev. Carmen DeChristopher, S.J. Father DeChristopherls experi- enees in the Patna Mission held and in his native Italy have fun nished him with an extraordi- nary background for his religion and speech classes. Fathcris love for the outdoors is reheated in his healthy appearance and friendly disposition. Rev. Joseph J. Gillespie, S.J. The genuine interest displayed by the students of Father Gil- lespiels religion classes is a line tribute to his teaching ability. Partially responsible for his suc- cess are the mystifying magical demonstrations with which Fath- er Gillespie often concludes his lectures. Rev. Warren C. Lilly, S.J. Using the experience he has gained through years of work with converts, Father Lilly helps each of his students to a better understanding of the principles of the Catholic faith. This out- standing Jesuit teaches religion to freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. Rev. Edward L. Wieber, S.J. Father Wieber is known to most Xavier students as a religion teacher, student counselor, and moderator of the Mothers Club. In the greater Cincinnati area Father Wicbcr is also well known and sought after for his Canal and pre-Cana conferences.