Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Michael Pellino Meet the man who has been trying to reach high C in his locker room aerias for several years. He has success¬ fully combined studies with athletics during his stay with us. The will to win is one of his greatest assets and will carry him far in life. You may reach that high C yet, Mike. Joseph Polley Oh for the life of a scientist! Joe shines not only in science but in his other work. He is an ideal student, with a vo¬ cabulary of the biggest of Webster’s words. Joe is sure to be recognized for his coming achieve¬ ments. Eugene P. Petrossi Gene believes that worry is interest paid on trouble before it is due. He nourishes the ambition of becoming an engineer and we ex¬ pect to hear of the Pe- trossi-Pulcino firm be¬ fore many years have » passed. Felix R. Pudetti Pudetti is one of the best sports, one of the jolliest entertainers and one of the most con¬ genial of classmates. He is not what might be termed impressionable and this explains many a harrowing experience with certain members of the Faculty. We’ll miss Pudetti. Frank J. Phillipone Frank is our sonny boy from the sunny land whose humor and smile are spontaneous. If we could only imitate them ! His novel theory is that prosperity is just around the corner but scowls and frowns are scaring it away. He is surely helping Mr. Hoover. Michael E. Pulcino If you want to meet a Senior who gets a real kick out of math, meet Mike. He has careered through four years of it with never a dull hour. Deep thinkers like Mike are few and far be¬ tween. The world needs more like him. Orlando J. Pisaturo Mr. Hurley has al¬ ready conferred the B. A. degree on this fa¬ mous Latin student but Orlando intends to go right after his Ph. D. The heights of Olympus is the destination of our Professor Pisaturo. Charles R. Quade Stand by for the true cosmopolitan. As secre¬ tary of the English Club and as an actor, Charles has contributed gener¬ ously to the activities of his school. Aquinas feels a certain pride in sending you from her portals, Charles. Re¬ member your Alma Mater. 1 ( F u r, n twenty-six

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John G. Nunn Jack has musical abil¬ ity and genius, being not only a clarinet and sax¬ ophone player but hav¬ ing the reputation of being a crooner. How¬ ever, we fear that his daily battles with Steve Manning may put a permanent crimp into his ambition of becom¬ ing another Mr. Dow¬ ney. We hope not. Edward J. Nyhan Ed’s smile and his genial personality have won him many friends at Aquinas and his masterful handling of the sticks has gained for him a reputation of note among those who are inclined to the dance. Say it with mu¬ sic, Ed. John M. Odenbach Ode is our class treas¬ urer and a class treas¬ urer that has really kept books. John has to his credit that of being the only senior with a sun tan all the year around. A summer spent at Conesus and a Christmas at Miami are responsible for that. May your circle of friends never lessen, Ode! William E. O’Leary Bill is a cheer lead¬ er with voice and orig¬ inality. His decided popularity at all the games was quite mark¬ ed. His wit and pep liv¬ ened many an other¬ wise dull class for us. Good-by, Bill. John P. O’Meara If there is one thing Jack really enjoys it is a good argument. His sallies in the English Club meetings are sec¬ ond only to Knitter’s. We hope to address Senator O’Meara in years to come. Daniel W. Ostrye We offer a prize to anyone at Aquinas who has ever discovered Dan out of order. He is the sort of student who is the joy of every teach¬ er’s heart. You are a joy to your classmates, too, Dan. Ask Bedford. We know he will agree with us. Edward C. Pappert Ed is a hero. Poor Virgil is still limping as a result of his many struggles with Eddie. Look around Aquinas and you will behold the countless victims of Ed’s football skill and his eloquent debating powers. Thomas J. Pearson Tom hails from Greece each day brimming over with school spirit. He seems to have made a resolve to get the most of his four years at Aquinas and, while so doing, do his best to advertise his Alma Ma¬ ter. Success attend you, Tom ! 32)glZ|gllZ3a twenty-jive

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Richard M. Quinn Somebody once said, “A horse ! A horse ! My kingdom for a horse!” We might well imagine Dick’s declaring in like manner, “A stam p ! A stamp ! My kingdom for a stamp ; a debate; a word to rhyme with orange; or a good his¬ tory book !” A splendid student and humorist, he is a strong pillar of the Senior Class. Yale, Dick. Thaddeus S. Radzinski Rad is one of those quiet little members of the Senior Class who believes in letting oth¬ ers find his virtues. He never exploits himself and when he has to speak his words are precise and well-chosen. Blow your own horn, Rad ! Joseph E. Rich Meet our African minded senior inclined to the ivory and the pedals. Joe’s ability to bring the very soul out of a piano in classical and modern composi¬ tions is only too well known. Joe was a two- minute man in the In¬ tra-Mural league. Best wishes for after life, Joe. Eugene F. Roncinske Gene possesses an op¬ timistic outlook on life. This coupled with his good nature and natural wit makes him a great friend and a good sport. He intends to help hu¬ manity as a pharmacist. We shall all be your customers. Gene. Norbert J. Ruf We have here an au¬ thority on music and certain types of liter¬ ature. Only new detec¬ tive stories attract Norb as he read all the older ones in his freshman year. Write one your¬ self, Norb, and we’ll all read it for auld lang syne. Raymond G. Ruff Ray’s failing lies in his ability to propagate good cheer no matter where he is. A splendid tale relater, a peerless sportsman and athlete, a writer extraordinaire, Ray’s genius is abound¬ ing. To the victor be¬ long the spoils and Ray deserves all he’s sure to Max O. Russer Hit that line —- that’s Max’s motto and he has been following it for four years. In the class room or on the grid Max is a good sport. He is always ready to play the game to the best of his ability. Keep on. Max. we’re betting on you 1 Anthony J. Saeli Anthony is the one member of the math class who can ask more questions than any oth¬ er ten normal members. Tic-tac-too and ping- pong are his favorite pastimes. The junior member of the Swal- bach-Saeli Corporation is always hailed wher¬ ever his classmates are. loa dp’iez twenty-seven