1967 - 68
Class Leaders
Student Body Officers - President: Norman Wesley; Vice President: Stephen Meyer; Secretary: Paul Bray; Treasurer: Dennis Kelly.
Senior Class Officers — Thomas Cook, president; Thomas Lynch, vice president; John McKenna, secretary; Richard Davidson, treasurer.
Junior Class Officers – Robert Barber, president; Cordell Brown, vice president; John Wilson, secretary; Ralph McBroom, treasurer; student council representatives Ralph McBroom, Tom Wolff, Robert Mole.
Sophomore Class Officers – John Rice, president; Jeff Hansen, vice president; Keith Brown, secretary; Thomas Boner, treasurer; student council representatives Daniel Rockwell, Gordon Louie, James Gonzales and Thomas Burns.
Judge Freshman Class Officers – Dave Dudley, president; Anthony Giblin, vice president; John Norman, secretary; Frank Fuoco, treasurer; student council delegates Joseph Kelly, Ross Caputo, David Dudley, Santo Nicotera.
During the Summer
Fr. William Flegge took 67 boys and girls, including many Judge and St. Mary’s students, to California for a two-week trip that included visits to San Francisco University, Golden Gate Park, Huntington Beach and Disneyland. The trip also featured daily guitar masses.
The auditorium was renovated, starting in May, with work finally completed at the end of October. The work produced a larger stage, added carpeting, introduced new lighting and sound systems, athletic locker rooms downstairs, showers in the basement and a social hall.
Representing Judge at Boys State were Paul Bray, Thomas Cook, Dennis Hession, Robert Jackson, Dennis Kelly and Stephen Meyer.
Attending the Freedom Academy was Norman Wesley.
David Christaudo represented the Bountiful American Legion post at an event involving the veterans’ organization.
The Year
National Merit Finalists: Joseph Buehl, John Burnett, Stephen Fake
National Merit Semifinalist: Keith Webster
National Merit Letters of Commendation: Lawrence Clement, James Kaschmitter, Dennis Kelly
Keith Webster was a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for outstanding Negro students, one of only two from Utah. A girl from Ogden also achieved that status.
Sr. Katheryn Ann replaced Sr. Alfreda Marie as principal at St. Mary’s. The Sisters of the Holy Cross made Sr. Alfreda Marie the education director for the order’s Western region.
Administration: Fr. Thomas O’Neill, principal and mathematics; Fr. Ivan Cendese, assistant principal and religion; Fr. John Fallon, Oblate Superior, guidance counselor.
Faculty: Fr. Walter DeSa, physics, Latin; Brother James Dorazio, music; Fr. Thomas Keeler, chemistry, geometry and religion; Fr. William Flegge, religion; Fr. James Semple, religion; Fr. Murty Fahy, library; Fr. John Pavonarius, languages; Fr. Thomas Smith, English; Brother James McMenamin, Oblate house caretaker; Fr. Amandus Hillman. Lay teachers included Peter Churchill, mathematics and swimming coach; Gary Einspahr (Class of 1963), English and Judgeonian moderator; Gil Cordova, social studies; Chester Dowse, drama; Larry Eagan (Class of 1960), social studies; Frank Rowland, science and swimming coach; Jack Seul, physical education; John “Sonny” Tangaro (Class of 1963), English and freshman moderator; Peter Churchill, math; and Jim Yerkovich, mathematics and basketball coach.
Fr. Thomas O’Neill wrote a lengthy article about a survey Judge sent to graduates over the 43 years since the school’s first graduating class, almost 2,000 individuals by that point; 70 percent said that when they went to college, they earned grades equal to or better than their high school performances. O’Neill interpreted that as a sign “they were well prepared for their college courses;” 34 percent of respondents had attended Catholic colleges.
Michael Sharp was editor-in-chief of the Judgeonian. His assistant editors were Jack Jensen, Ed Rudman, Bill Brown, Jack Mark, Richard Ruberts and Mike James. The paper’s reporters were Mark Brown, Jim Brown, Jim Tobinski, Joe Hutchings, Page Blakemore, Fred Hefferon, Mike Razzeca, Tom Wolff, Dennis Dowse, John Yanni, Jim Grisley, Arthur Miyazaki, Dick White, Mike Cassidy, Dan Rockwell, Langdon Owen, Steve Rockwell, Mike Cheshire, Mark Brown, Jim Grisley, Guido DeVita, James Gagnon, Robert LaBrel, Robert Trosper and Robby Mole. At year’s end, Sharp was deemed the most valuable Judgeonian staffer by The Salt Lake Tribune. Gary Einspahr was the moderator.
The Photography Club featured Mike Cassidy, Gerald Griffin, Rick Alexander, Joe Buehl, Jim Schubach, Joe Hutchings and David Payne. The moderator was Frank Rowland.
Boy Varsity Cheerleaders were Bob Jackson, Ed Fritz, Dennis Whitely and Rick Davidson. The Girl Varsity Cheerleaders from St. Mary’s were Helen Grose, Betsy Mates, Patricia Thomas and Vicki Ventura. The Junior Varsity cheerleaders were Kevin Donahue, Mary Beth Davidson, Paul Schwab, Cathy Howa, Mike Cheshire, Pat Bruce, John Bailey and Chris Fassio.
Leading the Chess Club were president Bill Cassun, vice president Mark Swanson, secretary Larry Buehl and treasurer Dave Crotty. Members included John Meis, Dennis Mills, Arthur Miyazaki, Nick Alleman and Lloyd Gronning. Fr. Thomas Smith was the moderator.
The Math Club promoted “way out” theories of mathematics rather than “more dull math drudgery,” with moderator Jim Yerkovich overseeing the club led by Jack Mark and Bill Cassun.
Seniors earning their Grail Pins were Stephen Fake, Paul Bray, Daniel Franks, Joseph Buehl, Stephen Meyer (all 4.0s) and Roland Trujillo, Dennis Kelly, Neil Yerkovich, Dan Phillps, Thomas Lynch and Val Wawrzyniak. Juniors Bill Cassun, David Crotty and Mark Swanson also had straight As.
Dennis Bearden and Vicki Wawrzyniak were Homecoming king and queen, with Sam Aloia and Becky Dean as senior attendants and Bob Barber and Dede Stephens as junior attendants. “Come September” was the theme. The football team lost to Hillcrest, but had quite a car rally at St. Mary’s. Mike Murray’s car blew its engine and had to drop out. Tim Gallivan’s Cadillac led a parade from St. Mary’s to Westminster for the game. Judge football players also presented orchids to Sr. Louise Marie and teacher Marjorie Pierce for all of the support St. Mary’s had provided to the football team.
The band “Shades of Blue” played at many dances for Judge and St. Mary’s students.
National Honor Society members included Joseph Buehl, Steve Meyer, Larry Clement, Paul Bray, Tom Cook, Dave Crotty, Norman Wesley, Dan Franks, Bill Cassun, John Burnett, Steve Fake, Dennis Kelly, Tom Lynch, Roland Trujillo, Neil Yerkovich, Mark Swanson, Bob LaBrel, Greg Seitz and Bob Barber.
In September 1967, Katherine Judge died in a D.C. hospital where she had lived the past six years, the last surviving member of the John Judge family. Born in Port Henry, N.Y. on Lake Champlain, she had moved to Salt Lake City in 1880 with her mother, Mary Harney Judge, sisters and brother. Her father, who had moved to Park City five years earlier, was foreman of the Ontario Mine and later a founder of the Silver King Coalition Mines. He also was co-founder of the Daly-Judge Mine, later known as Judge Mining and Milling of Park City. In memory of her husband, Mary Judge donated the property and the building for the original Judge Memorial. Masses in her honor were said at the Cathedral and Judge.
The Red Cross Club sent gift packages to Vietnam and decorated the Veterans Administration hospital for a dance. Leading the club were president Carlos Bussell, vice president John Trosper and secretary-treasurer Bill Kunzweiler. Members included Mike Holland, John Shaefer, Richard White, Rick McKenna, Steve Fake and Alan Jones. The club’s moderator was Gary Einspahr.
Coordinated by senior John McKenna, 16 Judge and St. Mary’s students spent a day putting a new coat of paint on the Community Action Program’s Central City Center. Joining McKenna were St. Mary’s students Joanne Fuoco, Kathy Uzelac, Margie Anderson, Becky Smith, Connie Hughes, Kris Fassio and Kathy Bray. Judge participants were Carlos Bussell, Jeff Wright, John Trosper, Joe Holland, Mike Holland, Peter White, Steve Rockwell and Peter Cannell.
John Trosper was elected “Consul Primus” of the Latin Club, overseen by Fr. Walter DeSa. Its members included John Burnett, Bob LaBrel, Ralph McBroom, Al Comins, Steve Fake, Bob Barber, Ed Lynn, Mike Sharp, Val Wawrzyniak, Mike James, Steve Rockwell, Robbie Mole and Bill Cassun. The club helped found a citywide Latin Club, the Societas Latina, and performed the play “The Menaechmi,” by Plautus.
Mike Cassidy won the “weirdest costume” award at the Halloween Dance in Augusta Hall at St. Mary’s. Michele Guss won the award for best girl’s costume while Mark Brandenburg captured the boy’s award. “The Shades of Blue” provided music for the dance, whose theme was “Great Pumpkin.”
Leading the DeSales Club were John Burnett, president; Dan Franks, vice president; Sam Aloia, secretary; and Matt Brennan, treasurer. Members included John Trosper, Larry Clement, Dennis Kelly, Tom Cook, Robert Barber, Dale Kraft, Joe Yanni, Robbie Mole, Jack Mark, Steve Meyer, Pat Kelly, Paul Bray and Dennis Hession. The club’s moderator was Fr. John Fallon.
The Sacristans were Mike Walker, David Carrillo, John Burnett, Joseph Buehl, Mark Welsh and Pat Westover.
The Judge Boosters Club presented an honorary Catholic Youth Award to Salt Lake City Mayor J. Bracken Lee for his help in finding summer employment for Judge boys.
The first “folk Mass” was held at Judge in the fall, organized by Robert Mole, Mike Murray, Alan Jones, Mike Cheshire and Arthur Miyazaki. It was a “combination of many new and different ideas where the spiritual factor of participation is heavily stressed,” wrote Miyazaki in the Oct. 27, 1967 Judgeonian.
Fr. John Fallon was among four clerics who discussed the possibility of life in outer space at Hansen Planetarium. Fallon’s thoughts were shared along with those of officials from the LDS, Lutheran and Unitarian Universalist churches.
John McKenna was one of 59 Utah high school students who received an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to spend a week as a guest to Utah Sens. Wallace Bennett and Frank Moss.
Members of the Debate Team included Rick McKenna, Bill Cassun, Phil Barger and Pat McEnany.
Senior Pat McEnany had a letter to the editor in The Salt Lake Tribune questioning the need for a new Salt Lake City airport.
Three Judge students in the Photography Club – Mike Cassidy, Keith Webster and Steve Meyer — were pictured in a Deseret News article about high school clubs.
“Camelot” was the theme of the Senior Prom in the Hotel Utah’s Lafayette Ballroom. Mike Chambers and Jeanie Gagnon were king and queen. First attendants were Becky Nourse and Steve Meyer. Junior attendants were Betsy Mates and Bob Barber.
In February, Judgeonian journalists Mark Brown and Mike Cheshire reviewed a concert that attracted 15,000 to the Terrace Ballroom to see Jefferson Airplane, The Taj Mahal Blues Band and War of Armageddon. “It was one of the finest live performances our city has ever seen,” they wrote. Jack Mark was less enthusiastic about what he saw of the Doors in the Patio Gardens at Lagoon. “Don’t take the little woman in there; she’ll be embarrassed to heck,” his review began. “To say they were dirty would be a compliment, down right foul is more like it. I guess we were all expecting something more like their performance here at The Terrace in September . . . but in the span of nine short months they have become antiquated prophets of vulgarity and boredom.”
The Math Club included Gregory Seitz, Mark Swanson, Steve Fake, David Crotty, Jack Mark, Charles Stevenson, Lloyd Gronning and Bill Cassun.
Singers featured in the Glee Club included Chris Abbott, Scott Bills, Tim Carey, Mark Welsh, Joe Nesi, Paul Page, Mike Hurley, Ken Kastner, Jim Freeman, Tom Garcia, Mike Sedgwick, Kevin McKone, Norm Wesley, Paul Bray, Rick Bazz, Jim Gagnon, Fred Harrison, Jon Smith, Dennis Mills, Tony Nester, Mark Blockovich, Tom Wolfe, Charles Dover, Doug Clark, Mike Murphy, Greg Waters, Art Miyazaki, Jim Abbott, William DeJong, Dan Amicone, Paul Cook, Rick Alexander, Dennis Kelly, Keith Webster, Dave Gilliam, Mike Murray, Robbie Mole, Pat Kincaid and Richard Richardson.
Mary Beth Davidson was chairwoman of “School Spirit Week” at St. Mary’s, an event that kicked off with Julie Fox and Judge senior Jim Schubach addressing a joint assembly of the schools on spirit.
Under the headline “Lights, Camera, Action,” the Deseret News ran a full-page story and photo spread on senior Mike Cassidy, who made and starred in a movie, “Superboy,” and made another film about a jet-age Santa Claus as he strived to make the motion-picture industry his vocation.
“What did Billie Jo throw off of the Tallahatchi Bridge? is asked in two editions of the paper, a reference to the popular song “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry.
John Burnett edited the Basilean yearbook, whose staff included photographer Mike Cassidy, Tim Gallivan, Dennis Mills, Joe Hutchings, Ed Lynn, Joe Buehl, Richard Alexander, John Johnson, Jack Mark and Scott Hesse.
The Outstanding Americans Foundation named senior Paul Bray and junior Robert Barber as “Outstanding Teenagers of America” for 1967.
Sophomore Dan Rigdon was working as a watchman at the Cathedral on Jan. 8, 1968 when what The Salt Lake Tribune described as “a long-haired, hippie-type gunman” appeared at a locked door. Rigdon approached the man to see if he could help him, but was startled when the man fired a shot at him, ordered him to lie on the floor and kicked him. “He kept saying not to move or he would shoot me. I couldn’t believe it was happening.” The thief forced Rigdon to hand over his wallet and got away – with $1. Rigdon suffered only a headache.
Another crime resulted in senior Frank Washko earning plaudits in The Salt Lake Tribune. Washko was working at a grocery store at 866 S. 800 West when a suspect walked up with two lemons in a bag, tucked his hand into his sweater and said “This is a stickup. Put the money in the bag or I’ll shoot you.” Washko did as he was told but ignored the robber’s command not to follow him. First, he ran several blocks after the suspect, who got into a car with an accomplice and fled. Washko hailed a car, hopped in and followed the suspects some more. They got away but were caught by Salt Lake City police who were responding to an emergency call from Washko’s 11-year-old brother, Johnny.
Pfc. John Barbury, Class of 1966, died Feb. 8, 1968 of shrapnel wounds suffered in action in the Vietnam War. A member of the 4th Infantry Division, he had been in Vietnam since August, 1967. Born in Lansing, Mich. on March 6, 1948 to Richard and Virginia Julian Barbury, he moved to Salt Lake in 1950 and attended St. Ann’s elementary school and Judge. He was survived by his mother and stepfather, C.R. Halley, and brother Sp. 4 Jose Barbury, also serving in Vietnam, plus grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Julian.
A Judgeonian poll asked students to respond to 25 questions, six of which dealt with the Vietnam War. At this point, only 8% of respondents said they opposed the war although 15% supported withdrawing immediately. Two-thirds thought the U.S. should mount an all-out effort to win the war, with 55% expressing confidence in President Lyndon Johnson’s handling of the conflict. Support for the draft was voiced by 74% of students while 59% rejected the idea of drafting women to fill non-fighting jobs. On other topics, 70% thought Utah’s liquor laws hurt the state’s chances of securing an Olympic bid and 99% said they thought the LDS Church influenced those laws. Only 42% thought the Salt Lake area provided opportunities to get ahead. Academically, 70% said Judge was preparing them well for college and 72% said they didn’t believe Judge put too much emphasis on athletics.
While the poll showed support for the war, Ed Rudman observed in a companion piece in the April 8, 1968 edition that there were alternatives to military service – namely the Peace Corps and its domestic counterpart, Vista. “Those who opposed the use of military force could work peacefully for the betterment of the human race and still do it in the name of America.” In his final editorial on June 4, Jack Mark decried the slow progress of the Paris peace talks to end the Vietnam War. “If you are going to talk peace, then do it. If not, then get the hell out and let’s resume our ‘effort’ to win this thing: Or take Senator McCarthy’s way and pull out because the Vietnamese are ‘too tough for us.’”
John Yanni carried the flag of Paraguay into Model United Nations sessions. Judge’s chapter, moderated by Larry Eagan, also represented Argentina at the assemblage.
Senior Norman Wesley was one of six local high school students to receive $500 scholarships from the Salt Lake Rotary Club.
Science Club members were Steve Fake, Joe Buehl and Charles Stevenson. Fr. Walter DeSa moderated.
St. Mary’s girls Madeline Walker, Kathy Cordova and Helen Grose defeated Judge boys Steve Fake, Dennis Kelly and Phil Barger 108-90 in The Salt Lake Tribune’s Inquiring Editor program, hosted by Mike Korologos.
For surpassing goals in a fundraising drive for missions, most students got to watch the World War II thriller “Guns of the Navarone” in the auditorium on April 17. At lunch afterward, Fr. Ivan Cendese delivered “the good news” that an afternoon movie had been canceled and school was dismissed.
Overseen by Chester Dowse, who had been his high school newspaper’s cartoonist when he went to East, the Art Department displayed its work all around the cafeteria. The Judgeonian singled out Steve Baird’s portrait of Edd Rudman sleeping, Mike Cassidy’s canvas of an Inca village and the paintings of juniors Tom Fonio and Robert Gaitin.
Plays
“The Cave Dwellers,” directed by Chester Dowse, starring Ed Fritz, Catherine Fritz, Tim Gallivan, John (Rick) McKenna, Irene Elizondo, Pam Grubaugh, Jim Tobinski, Mike Cassidy, Joe Nesi and Tim Tracy. The student director was Denis Dowse, Richard Gill was technical director and Paul Bray managed the stage.
Freshman Jimmy Freeman did not make the cast of “The Cave Dwellers” at Judge, but he did land two roles at Pioneer Memorial Theatre – in “The House at Pooh Corner” and “Macbeth.” The following year at Pioneer Memorial, Freeman played a page in “Figaro’s Marriage,” directed by H.E.D. Fedford. Drama teacher Chester Dowse received a “Valentine” from Tribune columnist Dan Valentine for collecting his bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Utah, 42 years after he entered college. Back then he had lasted just one year, quitting school to join a traveling theater group.
“The York Nativity Play,” directed by Chester Dowse, starring Patricia Freeman, Timothy Hoagland, Pam Grubaugh, Sam Aloia, Catherine Fritz, James Freeman, Joseph Yanni, Michael Cassidy, Joseph Nesi, Richard Tabish, Patricia Bruce, Irene Elizondo, Mary Kay Ravarino, David Carrillo, Deirdre Stephens, Joseph Pietramali, Frank Washko, Roger Dean, Paul Bray, Michael Pietramali, Frank Washko, Tom Haddan, Mike Murray, Greg Waters, Mark Brown, Stephen Meyer, Timothy Gallivan, Charles Dover, Robert Gaitin, Joseph Hutchings, Ronald Hindmarsh, John Jensen, Steven Beck and Lenzie Taylor. The St. Mary’s Glee Club performed under Sr. Constance Mary, the Judge Glee Club under Brother James Dorazio. Fr. Thomas Smith directed the Judge Brass Choir. The stage crew included Timothy Gallivan, Richard Gill, Santo Nicotera, Richard Kane, Mike Murray, Dave Callister, Gregory Fata, John Best.
“Krapp’s Last Tape, starring Ed Fritz.
Sports
Judge sports teams were now in a Class A region with Granite, Hillcrest, Jordan and Murray.
Unlike many Judge football teams, this edition had size. The line was imposing with Sam Aloia, Dennis Bearden, Matt Brennan and Richard Gill. Coach Gil Cordova’s Bulldogs also were experienced, returning quarterback Norm Wesley and starters Steve Meyer, Joe Yanni, Aloia, Bearden, Dennis Stefanoff, Tom Lynch and Joe Pietramali. Other key players were Mike Chambers, Rick Bazz and junior Jim Moreton. Playing in the Class A ranks, the Bulldogs put together a 6-3 season record but fell short of making the state playoffs. Still, there were highlights. Early in the year, Cordova squared off against his predecessor, Frank Klekas, and handed the Kearns coach a 14-6 setback. The key play of the game was a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown by Chambers. Bob Barber added a late touchdown to secure the win. A week later, Steve Meyer intercepted a pass and ran 30 yards for a TD with four minutes left in a 6-0 win over Granite. The unquestioned highlight of the season, however, came against Murray when Chambers ran back three kickoffs for touchdowns – 86 yards, 81 and 91. He scored a fourth TD on a 29-yard run. Aloia and Meyer were the team co-captains. Bearden and Chambers signed to play at the University of Utah for Coach Bill Meek, who spoke at the annual sports banquet. Aloia made first team All State in The Tribune and Deseret News, which ran a feature on him, noting that “Aloia is imposing because of the determination that rolls from his dark eyes, down his expressive face to the muscular body. Aloia is a true athlete.” Chambers was team MVP. Jack Seul and Larry Eagan were Cordova’s assistant coaches.
Coach Jim Yerkovich’s basketball team was up and down all year, forcing it into a playoff game to compete in the state tournament. The Bulldogs lost to Murray, 64-60, and were denied the right to advance. Judge led by six points with six minutes left, but Murray rallied to take the lead with 3:02 left, and put the game away when 6-foot-9 Pat Kelly fouled out with 1:51 remaining. Neil Yerkovich was the Deseret News’s “Prep of the Week” on Jan. 20 after scoring 21 points and handing out seven assists in a 73-63 win over Granite. Kelly, Neil Yerkovich and Joe Uzelac were mentioned in Cage Scope Magazine’s list of the nation’s top 500 college basketball prospects. Other key players were Mike Chambers, Dan Franks, James Schubach, Keith Webster, Dennis Bearden, Richard Ruberts, Bob Barber, and Jim Schubach. Kelly was All-Region and the team MVP.
Dan Phillips placed second in the region wrestling meet at 141 pounds. Other top wrestlers for Coaches Jack Seul and Gil Cordova were Dave Gilliam, Peter Cannell, Andy Manzanares, John Trosper, Manuel Romero, Nick Meis, Sam Aloia, freshmen twins Robert and Paul Hanson, John Meis, Thomas Bracken, Martin Wondershek, Dave Shepard, Pete Cannell, Tom Haddan, John Schaefer, Robert Trosper, Tim Sweet, John Haberchak, Dave Malm and Lane Wille. Phillips was team MVP.
Leading Coach Frank Rowland’s swimming team were breaststroker Scott Shields, all-arounders Robbie Mole and Joe Thompson, and the brother duo of Steve and John Regan. Other swimmers were Mike Hurley, Mike Quinlan, Jerry Burchett, Jeff Wright, Rick Powell, John Norman, Max Jarman, Robert Hoit, Gary Hose, Tom Boner, Paul Cook and Mike Sharp.
Junior Richard “Dub” Ruberts threw a one-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Murray that gave Judge baseball an 11-5 season record and a berth in the state tournament. The gem improved Ruberts’ individual record to 7-1. Ruberts was joined on the mound staff by sophomores Jeff Hansen, John Rice and Larry Buecher. Other key players were catcher Jimmy Gonzales, Keith Webster, David Gilliam, Neil Yerkovich, Jim Moreton, Peter Cannell, Ross Caputo, Eldin Riggs, George Gold, Larry Conti, Brent Howa, Paul McGill, Robert Rendon, Bill Dunbar, John Schaefer, Mike Hoff, Steve Kitterer, Richard Holthouser, Pat Hayes, Tim Tracy and Tom Fonio. Yerkovich was the team MVP.
No. 1 singles player Bob Schovaers was selected for the U.S Junior Davis Cup tryout in tennis, joining F.D. Robbins and Jim Osborne from the Salt Lake area. Coach Frank Rowland’s squad also was led by Ralph McBroom at No. 2 singles and juniors Mike James and Lloyd Gronning playing doubles. Also seeing playing time were team MVP Ron Davidson, whose season was curtailed by an injury, Rick Davidson, Steve Meyer, Bill Kunzweiler, Paul Schwab, David Carrillo, Rich Smith, Mike James, Lloyd Gronning and Steve Blumenthal. Gary Einspahr was Rowland’s assistant coach.
STATE CHAMPION – Sam Aloia was the state champion in shot put, leading Judge to a sixth-place finish in Class A. He was one of 10 preps statewide named to the Deseret News All-State track team. The Bulldogs also received points at state from junior sprinter Fred Hefferon, who was second in the 100-yard dash and third in the 220. Sophomore Bill Price was fifth in the 100. Price, Hefferon, Dominic Lepore and Neil Yerkovich also came in second in the 880 relay. At region, Aloia was the champ in the shot put and discus, with Mike Chambers finishing third in the shot put. Chambers triumphed in both hurdles events at region, while Hefferon won the 100-yard dash, Price was second and Dominic Lepore fifth. In the 220, Price was second and Hefferon sixth. Judge’s 880 relay team (Price, Yerkovich, Lepore and Hefferon) won the region title, while Laurence Bogdanich was fourth in the 880. At the Intermountain AAU championships on May 26, Hefferon won both the 100 and 220, Judge Athletic Club teammate Brent Anderson was second in the 100 and Price was third in the 220. The 440-relay team of Price, Hefferon, Yerkovich and Anderson finished first. The team MVP award went to Aloia.
Dennis Bearden finished in a four-way tie for the Class A golf championship at Timpanogos Golf Club, but lost out in a playoff with Granger’s Chris Harwood. Coach Larry Eagan’s team qualified for state by finishing third in region. Other team members were “frosh standout” Tony Giblin, Paul Cook, Steve Fake, Bill Brown, Frank Washko, Jack Mark, Bob LaBrel, Rob Mole and Pat Westover. Bearden was team MVP.
The Lettermans’ Club was led by president Dennis Hession, vice president Dennis Bearden and secretary-treasurer Dennis Stefanoff. The club’s moderator was Fr. John Pavonarius.
Gradaution
In separate ceremonies June 1 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 102 Judge boys and 60 St. Mary’s girls received their diplomas from Bishop Joseph Lennox Federal.
Judge Valedictorian: Stephen Fake
Highest GPA for the past year: Stephen Fake
Highest GPA over four years: Stephen Fake
Moran Award for football: Matthew Brennan
Mick Riley Award: Kenneth Yanni
Science and Mathematics Awards: Stephen Fake and Stephen Meyer
Fr. Keefe Award: Norman Wesley
Provincial Award of the Oblates: Val Wawrzyniak
Oblates Leadership Award for dedication and loyalty to Judge: Paul Bray, Stephen Meyer, Dennis Hession
Grail Seal Bearers: Stephen Fake, Paul Bray, Joseph Buehl, Daniel Franks, Roland Trujillo, Dennis Kelly, Stephen Meyer, Norman Wesley, John Burnett and Edward Lynn.
Academic Awards – Mathematics: Stephen Fake; Physics: Stephen Fake; Chemistry: junior Mark Swanson; Advanced Biology: Thomas Cook; Biology: Reynold Jackson; Social Studies: Phillip Barger; English: Lawrence Clement; Religion: Stephen Fake; Religion proficiency over four years: Dennis Kelly.
Spanish: Thomas Lynch and Joseph Buehl; French: Roland Trujillo; Latin: John Burnett; Mechanical Drawing: Joseph Yanni; Library Services: John Miller; Glee Club: Timothy Gallivan and T. Michael Squires; Typing: Keith Lund; Art: Edmond Fritz and Stephen Baird; Band: Steven Pierce; Drama: Edmond Fritz and Timothy Gallivan; Journalism (Yearbook): John Burnett; (Newspaper): Michael Sharp; Outstanding Service and Loyalty Award: Thomas Cook, Robert Jackson, Richard Davidson. Cheerleading: Bob Jackson.
Graduate Robert Jackson would become Judge’s principal for academic year 2000-2001. He joined the faculty in 1992, serving as a teacher, counselor, director of student activities and campus minister. He was an Oblate Brother for 23 years before leaving the order in 1995.
Alumni
John Thompson, Class of 1965, recited his vows in Battle Creek, Mich. and became a priest in the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; Phil Purcell, Class of 1931, was celebrated in the Oct. 27 edition of the Judgeonian as its “Graduate of the Week;” Jay Gamble, Class of 1960, was highlighted in the next edition; the Santa Clara basketball team that qualified for the NCAA basketball tournament and a matchup with the Lew Alcindor-led UCLA Bruins included Judge graduate Ray Thomas. He was a reserve on the team. A senior, he would receive his degree in mechanical engineering in June and then accept a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army.
