Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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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

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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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Jssss ZX2 Matthew C. Sajecki Mitz would like to be known as a big, silent, seclusive individual but his hankering for argu¬ ments defeats his pur¬ pose. You will always see him rambling about the corridors with Pul- cino discussing math or exercising nis debating powers. Win or die, Mitz 1 Neal B Shaw Neal is one of the most versatile men at Aquinas. Football and Basketball hold no fears for him and the same may be said of his studies. Neal must be an optimist as he sel¬ dom lacks a cheery smile. A smile is a great asset in life, Neal. Norman F. Schmidt Norm is another of our blonde athletes. He takes studies seriously, too, and the result is that Norm is an all around developed young man. “Whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well” ; is it not. Norm ? William P. Shannon Pat is our little ath¬ lete. After playing on the big team for two years he became a side of that famous team— the Pentagons. Besides his basketball ability Pat is a member of the golf team and he is really fine. Good-bye. Pat! James W. Shatzel It has taken four years for Jim’s ram¬ part of reserve to wear away but his modesty has strengthened our admiration for the lad. We know you will put the hardware business on a new foundation, Jim. James E. Shay As a member of the English Club, Jimmie calmly and conscien¬ tiously delves into the labyrinth of modern drama and answers the poetic urge by writing profound verse. Keep writing, Jimmie. John E. Slattery Jack is the boy who keeps things moving. Whether it is a scholas¬ tic, athletic or club af¬ fair he is right there with a wholehearted support. We shall miss our energetic student and loyal friend. John J. Sonberg John has starred in football and studies this year. We might say he has starred in popular¬ ity with his classmates, too. Tennis is his forte and he gives promise of threatening Tilden’s laurels. Let us hear from you when it hap¬ pens, Johnny. twenty-eight