Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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eighteen William G. Carey “Bill” Here is Bill, a veritable gloom chaser. What he lacks in size he makes up in wit. Bill is one of our best examples of deserved popularity even though he has broken many a fair heart with his dashing appearance. Au revoir. Bill, and plenty of good luck! You know we are going to miss you and your humor. Michael D. Cerame “AfiAre” Mike is a Maroon basketball star. His ability in this sport is one of the reasons why he was placed on the first team of the “All Home-Room Stars”. May you be as successful at St. Michael’s as you were at Aquinas. Mike! Remember, we expect glowing reports from Toronto. Robert I . Charlton “Bob” Shades of Shelley and Mil-ton ! “Bob” is one of our sterling poets. His contributions to the “Maroon and White” were always welcomed by readers as well as by the editor. We begin to think that in some language Charlton rhymes with “Success . Bob. We hope so, too. George K. Christoff “Joe” Joe is a silent and very industrious chap both at work and at play. Perhaps he has heard that old phrase. Work while you work, and play while you play”, for he surely does seem to live up to this rule. Keep it up “Joe and you are sure to land on top and when you arrive remember the good days at Aquinas. Paul M. Byrne “Paul” Here is Paul, President of the Virgil Club, a brilliant student, quiet and unassuming. Paul knows that humility is more essential than learning, and so he is content to enjoy the hidden life. One can always turn to Paul for a serious conversation and so. expecting great deeds from you, Paul, we say. Bona fortuna tibi.” Richard L. Callahan “Dick'' Even though Dick is usually on the wrong end of Mr. Dolan's “Quiet, please.” he can still hold his own with any teacher. Of course. Dick is serious once in a while (especially in Vergil class). He wants to be a lawyer but we think you are far too honest. Dick. J. Neil Campbell “NeO” Neil is a basketball player of ability and an ardent supporter of the intramural games. If he is as true to his work in the future as he is to his pal, Joe Bishop, success will be his. You have our best wishes for luck and success. Neil, and we are confident of realizing our wishes. Cormac G. Cappon “Cap” When one thinks of French. Cormac comes to mind (if one’s mind is big enough!), and vice versa. Nevertheless, his heart and body are in proportion and. aside from being a “would have been atheist. Cormac is a model student. Here’s hoping that you will hit the obstacles in life as you did the marks at Aquinas. Cap.

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 Joseph A. Bottiglier Joe” Although of quiet disposition Joe at time can get rather lively and full of pranks as his pals in Mr. Martin's history class can testify. We hope your sense of humor will continue as a gloom-chaser when you leave Aquinas. Joe. We all wish you a successful future. Frederick G. Blum “Freddy” Small of stature but big of heart. Freddy's sunny disposition has proven to be a fertile field for popularity. During the past four years he has sailed from one acheive-ment to another with the greatest success. Our only hope is that his contagious smile will aid the Red Wings in their attempt to win a pennant this summer. Joseph I). Bonanno “Joe” Vivacious and clever are the two adjectives that describe Joe. Full of action, he assiduously devotes himself to his studies and has the reputation of being able to speak German with comparative ease. Aquinas will miss you, Joe. and wishes you great success in the medical field. John W. Boylan “Johnny” It is not hard to find John in a crowd. He towers above most of us. Although his wisdom as yet is not appreciated by Mr. Deviny, we expect to hear big things of John in the near future. In him Aquinas sends forth a true Christian gentleman, a vigorous exponent of Catholic ideals, a loyal alumnus. John W. Byrne “John” John is one of those people who possess the invaluable knack of calling everyone by his first name. He even calls teachers by nicknames when they are not around. John will ever be remembered by his classmates for to each of us he has been a true friend. Bon voyage, pal. John A. Butler “Jack” Jack is that amiable cashier on the west side of the cafeteria. You know, the fellow who always smiles when you pay for your pretzels. Besides being a businessman. Jack is also a splendid musician. May your smile and music continue to charm your friends. Jack, as they have at your Alma Mater. James J. Brady “Jim” Quiet and unobtrusive on most occasions. Jim is a source of constant merriment to his friends. He won dramatic laurels as The Coach in our school play. Jim plays shadow to Johnny Byrne, when the latter is in school. Au revoir, Jim. we wish you luck. William C. Burke “BiU” Bill's wit and cheerfulness have merited him a warm place in the hearts of the Senior Class. Quiet William is at his best in the science and math classes. His good work at Aquinas heralds his success in the engineering field. We shall certainly miss our Bill. seventeen

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Vincent W. Cirrincione ‘•vr Strength of character U a great asset in life and Vi seems to be aware of this. He has fashioned his days at Aquinas after the old motto. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you . Vi aspires to be a baseball player and we are sure he cannot help succeeding if his record at Aquinas is any indication of his ability. Thomas I). Cloonan “Red Red is one of the smaller members of the class. His fiery thatch brightens his already cheerful countenance so that he is sure to make you feel as happy as Red invariably is. Greet the world in the same way. Red, and good luck is sure to follow in your path. John J. Colvin “John Here one views a quiet and reserved gentleman who is industrious in streaks. He is a good friend of Mr. Martin and a so-called “woman hater”. In John we lose a loyal friend and supporter on whom his classmates could always rely for assistance. We regret to say good-by, John, but the best of friends must part. Gerald M. Congdon “Jerry” Good old Jerry is a friend of everyone. He is quite a student in his line but this line surely is not Chemistry. He is attentive and fairly well versed in English although he is not an oratorical genius. Well, Jerry, if the future holds no Chemistry everything will be bright and rosy. So. here’s hoping! Howard G. Cook “Cooky Cooky is one of those strong silent men with a vivacious and witty personality who is resolved to stand the world on end. Good Luck Cooky! You must not disappoint us but we know you are too resolute for that. John J. Coughlin “Jack Jack’s jokes will always be remembered by fellow class-men and members of the faculty. He is an ardent participant in basketball and baseball. Here’s hoping you will be as successful in the future as you have been at Aquinas. Au revoir. Jack ! Ray C. Countryman “Farmer Farmer Countryman is one of the school’s best musicians. He plays the sax and clarinet with “finesse”. If he had a few more years here, maybe. he’d learn a few more instruments. He hope to be a famous musician some day. Well, you are off to a good start, Ray ! Paul A. Croce “Pant Who is the silent and serious fellow ? No, he is not one of the profs, but one of the Class of 33, Paul Croce. At every recess one may see him struggling over a game of bridge and believe me. he’s a winner. Keep your sunny disposition. Paul. With it not only can you keep your pals but ever increase their number. nineteen