Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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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

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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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[Nv Bernard J. Spillman Bernie’s lean form offers little wind resis¬ tance so we are at a loss to account for his slow movement. In class he hides behind a mask of sleepiness but his re¬ sults prove this to be just a mask. Good luck, Bernie, and may your life be as full of joy as your acquaintance has made ours. Homer C. Sterling Homer is never rushed or fussed. His trite com¬ ments and humorous exclamations are almost the equal of his basket¬ ball ability. His true comradeship has earned him the friendship of us all. Adam J. Stupkiewicz Stupe is a concrete example of the suprem¬ acy of matter over mind. He is a great lover of basketball and almost any morning you may hear him and Flood arguing about the scores. Good luck, Stupe. Cornelius D. Sullivan Quiet and unassum¬ ing, clever but never boastful is our Neil. He is a good athlete and we are confident that June will find him high on the list of honor students. Keep up the good work, Neil. k- George W. Swalbach What is that saying about “O n e small head ?” But George is not small as those who saw “In The Next R o o m” will attest. Leave us your capacity for knowledge absorp¬ tion, George. Francis B. Sullivan Frank went out for the football team and as a reward he collected the absentee slips for the year. His stride bodes evil to anyone who gets into his way and Albion will bear us out in this claim, we are sure. George T. Sullivan George graces one of the front seats in the history class. He is never found unpre¬ pared, either. Quiet on the surface, once his shell of reserve is pierced he proves a true and interesting pal. Lucky is the lad who calls George, friend, and all the Seniors call him just that. Paul P. Szczepanski A tall, broad-should¬ ered he-man with blond hair, and a broad smile, that’s Paul. Paul’s tap- dancing is the admira¬ tion of all Aquinas students. He has set the medical profession as his goal and we know Paul will get there. twenty-mne