Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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James P. Ailing “Jim” Behold! the salesman, winner of the 1932 mission ticket rice. Jim is also an enthusiastic musician, wielding a hall fiddle in our orchestra sad tooting a base tuba in tbt band. But we can't hold thase things against him. Good luck. Jim. Walter J. Ailing Walt” Introducing the second half of the musical brothers. Walt is a true friend and a good sportsman. He plays baritone in the band, and his four years with the bow in Lht orchestra have made him a valuable addition. Besides he has qualities which will win him respect in the outer w»rld, as they have in Aquinas. Keep going Walt, the sky is the limit. Willard H. Amann Romps Romps is an ardent devotee of aviation and is quite an authority on the subject. Ask hits if any of his models fly. He is well liked and we all know that he will be a success in his chosen field. Luck, Romps. Alexander J. Andrews ••Alex His keen wit has made Alex many friends both at Aquinas and in the AljoClub. He is a past master when it comes to playing basketball and he also proved to be a hard man to block in football. It is going to be just as difficult a matter to block you in after life. Alex. Cyril H. Barker “CV’ What is that saying about —Honor to whom honor is due?—Cy certainly deserves great honor. He is a good-natured. friendly and industrious chap. Math and science are his delights. Those squeaks which are heard at 3:20 are only the efforts of another Aquinas musician. Keep up the good work Cy. Success is yours. Robert G. Aulenbacher -Bob Gaze on our Vice-President, a man of achievements! Bob was our first starring quarterback but we don't hold that against him. Did you hear the girls utter a sigh when Bob appeared in our Senior Play? You have a warm spot in our hearts too. Bob. Philip L. Appleby -Phil Phil is the class's lankiest six footer. He has been active in orchestral work during his four years and he has also enlivened many a dull moment with his witty impersonations. He has a friendly smile and a knack of getting along with everybody. Viel Glflck. Phil! John H. Beach Dynamite One of the inseparable quintet, Johnny can add a bit of life to any party. He has caused many a feminine heart to flutter with his radiant personality. He is a fine fellow and an earnest student despite his slow, easy going manner. You have the best wishes of every member of the Class of '33. John. fifteen

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 Offirr of thr' rmctpai Tire Aquinas Institute 1IU7 Dkwey Avkntti Rochester. N Y May it 1933 Arete Board 1933 Aquinas Institute Rochester, New York Gentlemen: Your kindness this year Is recognised and appreciated by the Faculty and Students of Aquinas Institute. You have overcome the obstacles of hard times and against difficulties produced a volume of the Arete equal, If not superior, in quantity and quality to those of your predecessors. This achievement of yours calls for our commendation and latitude. I am quite certain that in this work you have found your labors and experiences personally and individually profitable. This alone is adequate compensation for your sacrifices. May God bless you! Very cordially (Ir JU £ ( Joseph E. Grady Principal ± fourteen

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Herbert F. Bechtold “Herb Look for Bill Carey and you are sure to find Herb. His artistic ability may be seen on all of his books. And oh ! Kiris, can he dance! Besides art. Herb has taken up music in a big way. We arc all pulling for you. Herb, and we count on your making the grade. John E. Bedford Johnny Let us present one of the most popular men of our class. Johnny is our Treasurer and the clever Sports Editor of the Maroon and White. His fine nature and pleasing personality stamp him as a true Aquinas gentleman, and we hope that th? future may prove just as sunny as his days at Aquinas. William R. Bergan Bill Bill is a happy, carefree fellow who does not believe in taking things too seriously. Because he refuses to worry over anything. Bill has that quality of good cheer which enables him to go over big in any gathering. Keep it up. Bill. A merry heart gladdens God and man. Daniel F. Bergevin Dan In all our years of pleasant association with Dan. we have envied his never failing readiness to smile. Even those problems in mathematics couldn’t draw a frown. Keep that even disposition, Dan, and success is in your grasp. We are sorry to think that we must say good-by. Edward J. Bilecki Kd Ed’s ability as a hand-ball player has been well demonstrated in those noon games on the first floor, south corridor. An able student and a prominent member of the German Club is Ed. To him. we say, not good-by. but Auf Weidersehen. Our best wishes follow. Joseph J. Bishop Joe Joe is one of the care-free members of our'class who always looks at the bright side of things. His smile is as constant as his companionship with Neil Campbell and both are the envy of his classmates. So long Joe. keep up the good work, and don’t forget your friends of thirty-three. Paul G. Bishop Paul The smaller of the famous Bishop Brothers. Paul, is an ardent admirer of Clark Gable and hopes someday to supplant him in the hearta of his feminine fans. Paul is a regular pal to his friunds and has a reputation for unparalleled generosity. Au re-voir. Paul! You take our beet wishes with you. Leonard F. Blonsky Len In Len one finds a man of few words but of fine personality. He is one of the Blonsky and Congdon Combine. the Minute Men of Home Room 318. Len has also shown his vocal ability in Mr. Hurley’s singing club. In losing Len we lose a prince of a classmate. sixteen