Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Albert J. Braun Despite his numerous social engagements and a tendency toward the peaceful delights of quiet rest, A1 contrives to escape the ax of scholastic justice. An¬ napolis will add to his host of loyal friends. Don’t give up the old ones for the new, Al. Edward J. Cirillo Ed is the big man of the Class, big of stature and big of heart. A-l in studies, interested in everything about Aqui¬ nas and expert in mu¬ sic, Ed has worked his way deep into the hearts of all his classmates. John W. Clark John’s popularity with his classmates is the result of his sincer¬ ity. Of a carefree dispo¬ sition, with a big sup¬ ply of spirit he draws us all his way by his tenacity of purpose. We count you as a good friend, John. Don’t for¬ get us when you settle down in Avon. James R. Collins Jim is not talkative but his smiles speak vol¬ umes. When far away from Aquinas halls, we shall recall this lad who by his smiling silence has endeared himself to every one of us. Good- by, Jim. Harold B. Coniff This lad has won the admiration of the whole Senior Class by his high regard for the feelings of others. His is a gen¬ erous and sympathetic heart and it has put him in the top place in our esteem. Joseph J. Connelly Joe is one of the three- letter men of Aquinas. Success leaves him un¬ sophisticated and a reg¬ ular fellow. In the class¬ room he carries on a campaign of thrill-giv¬ ing with his powerful voice and his speeches, which are masterpieces. Success attend you, Joe ! Joseph J. Creek Creek is the chap whose quiet, unassum¬ ing way would have ob¬ scured him were it not for his talent and wit. Be it success or failure, Joe keeps smiling and we know that this fore¬ tells success. John J. Curran For four years. John has held a reputation as an English scholar. Even Father Morgan depends upon John’s support when he pro¬ poses a mature and profound consideration in his class. Don’t take it too seriously, Johnie, life is too short. g ixtccn

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MOlC K1 If IK vr i Raymond J. Arbor This husky chap spends his holidays with Diana hunting wild an¬ imals. He is an accom¬ plished linguist possess¬ ing a gift somewhat akin to the Pentecostal gift of the Apostles as he can even understand Plattdeutsch. Keep at it, Mark ! Russell C. Barone Good old Russ is a fine example of a hard and steady plugger, a careful student who is always sure to Stop, Look and Listen. A good friend. Russ has not an enemy anywhere. Roy T. Bedford Roy is given to both work and play. He is a good athlete and a splendid student. Best of all is that inherent quality by which he se¬ cures whatever he goes after. We are all with you, Roy, and when suc¬ cess is yours, we shall all join in the shouting. August W. Beikirch Augie is one of our radio bugs. His chief concern is the intraca- cies of this latest scien¬ tific development. He is a clever mathematician too—and what a voice he has ! Good-by, Augie. James O. Belden Here is our authority on art, literature and dramatics. In art he prefers Botticelli; in literature, the Brontes and in dramatics, Jim¬ mie Belden. More pow¬ er to you, Jimmie! We admire your taste. Robert H. Berl Bob is industrious, willing and eager. The weighty classics and the laws of science hold no terrors for him. His smile, his cheerful na¬ ture and his black wavy hair have made a last¬ ing impression on all his classmates. Up and at it, Bob ! John D. Blum John is the smaller half of the Blum twins but he has a goodly share of stick-to-itive- ness. He plans on being a dentist so we advise him to call on Ray to extract the molars. How about it, John ? Raymond T. Blum Don’t be awed by the great work of this lad in orchestral fields. We remember a time when he knew only two ban¬ jo solos. Ray has ex¬ panded since those days and his work in other fields shows that old German persistence. Keep climbing, Ray ! YVr7 ! m m 1 Q 31 7)W fifteen

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Genaro W.DellaPorta Although Father Dwyer tries to associate this lad with Rio de Ja¬ neiro, it is not Spanish but French and Italian in which he holds the torch of progress high. Rio has time for fun, too. Keep it up, Rio. Joseph R. Dembeck Happy-go-lucky Joe wears a perennial smile to mask his fast-work¬ ing brain used in devel¬ oping his marvelous ora¬ tions. We think Joe has a hidden desire to be a Senator and who knows but his ambition will one day be realized ? Remember your friends then, Joe. Frank J. Doherty The Aquinas orches¬ tra will be hard hit when Frank says good- by. For four years he has been one of Mr. Cummings’ old reliables. Your heart is in the right place, Frank. Kenneth J. Defendorf Quiet, dignified, stu¬ dious and a host of other adjectives belong to Ken until he parts with all of them each day in the class of a certain Professor of French. But the Pro¬ fessor, the class and Ken, too, get a kick out of it. You gave us a good time, Ken. John P. Donahue In Jack are combined high scholarship, ath¬ letic prowess and thes- pian ability. What more need we say? We are glad you joined our Class, Jack, as you have wedged yourself into all our hearts and what¬ ever comes your way, remember we claim you as our own. Joseph E. Downs Despite the difficulty and perplexity of studies. Judge keeps at them. His thought is di¬ rected along mathemat¬ ical and scientific lines. Aquinas can be proud of the product, Joe. Bernard Drexel It must be his deep mathematical mind that has secured for Bernard the post of treasurer in so many clubs. His char¬ ity and good humor have helped to make the meetings of the German Club very interesting. How will A1 get along without you, Bernie? Leo F. Dolan Leo is our energetic English Club President and the assistant editor of the Maroon and White. He is known in the Ver¬ gil class as Little As- canius and he is close to the heart of every Aquinas Senior. seventeen