Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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JOSEPH P. CON HEADY “Joe” 98 Grand Avenue Corpus Christi “My tongue’ ute it to me no more Than an unttringed viol or a harp” Joe is an innocent looking chap with hi blue eyes, and a perpetual grin. Rarely is he more than ten minutes late for class each morning. His great indoor sport is debating with his teachers on some subject as: '‘Resolved, that the civil rights of crippled grasshoppers in Labrador should be respected.” He takes a “snooze” quite regularly in class, finding the schedule rather boresome. Joe speaks French well, having been put through the third degree for two whole years. WILLIAM E. CHRISTIAN “Bill” 13 Fenwick Street Immaculate Conception “Dead he it not, but departed, for the artitt never diet.” Behold him in his silence every day. Studying his lessons in a mast careful way; Often in poetry he spends his time. Trying to make his lines sublime. Bill has an agreeable personality And sings with great vocality; Through his love for Milton and Poe May he gain a place in the poets' row! He's been with us but one-half year. And by his humor, wit, and cheer Has made himself to us so dear. We’ll not forget him for many a year. EDWARD J. CONNELLY 55 Breck Street “Red” Corpus Christi “I find ezeutet for mytelf.” An avowed golf enthusiast is Red. It is a prevailing opinion among Red’s classmates that he would rather play golf than eat. Invariably he has tried to rope us into a golf tournament, but as there are no W’alter Hagens among us, Red is usually unsuccessful in his efforts on that score. In spite of the fact that he is a golf bug we all admire and respect Red. It is rumored that he studies and the fact that he usually comes out of the examinations with flying colors gives some foundation to this rumor. We all wish him everv joy and success in life. We would like to add that Red comes to school on time occasionally, that is, for the afternoon session. eight

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KARL T. BRENNAN Katie Avon. N. Y. St. Agnes Oh . . . that mine ad Ternary had written a book. The pretty sobriquet of ‘'Katie ’ designates a personage of no little consequence in our class. He hails from Avon. tis true, but his looks, as you see, Ik lie his native city. It is a regrettable fact that Katie does not know when his lunch period ends, for he always seems to be just finishing up his dinner when he reaches the English class. We are sure that Katie does not talk in his sleep, neither is he a somnambulist for we have slumbered witn him in the English class for two years, and Father Grady has never noticed any word or sign to escape him during his beauty sleeps. STANTON L. BIESECKER Hike 335 Clinton Avenue South St. Mary’s (iood luek lien in odd number» Bike” is just a little reserved, but we have gathered some interesting facts and can assure a few newsy lines. First, he is an athlete. We think that this is (or was) one of his secrets, because he never spoke aloud about it. He has never entered into any school athletics. To uphold his honor we must say that it isn’t due to over-application in his lessons, but to systematic application to pinochle, which —last our meaning be misconstrued—is a game of cards. Radio has also attracted his attention, and throughout the last two years he has been the proud possessor of a transmitting station and license. We hope that Bike has as much success in everything as in his radio. J. PAUL BRENNAN Flash 48 Glendale Park Cathedral Grammar 0 this learning, what a thing it is. Here we have the most light-hearted fellow in the school. Flash” dispels all traces of monotony just as a hurricane dispels the fog. His wise cracks are the wisest of them all. and some are masterpieces of repartee and epigrammitism. But just like the rest of us, he at last succumbs to those bed-time stories in English, and sometimes spends the period in the land of dreams. But dash is a good student, for he can write up a book report without having read the hook just as quickly as the rest of us. If Flash shows the same speed in life as he does on the court (whence the nickname) he will certainly be a fast one. Good luck, Paul! seven

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RALPH R. I)E LEO Ralph” 73 Chapin Street St. Andrew’s Oh, hr is as tedious as a tired hone.” The one who thinks and then speaks is a wise person. Ralph believes this and acts accordingly. No matter how heated an argument may become, Ralph is always a passive observer. When the hot-headed and vociferous Ciceroe have subsided, the quiet logic of his statements forces all others into oblivion. His natural oratorical ability is greatly enhanced by a ready flow of words whose wisdom is unquestioned. May you ever thus continue, Ralph! JOHN DELLA VENTURA Della” JOHN B. CONNORS “Johnnie” 235 Dartmouth Street Blessed Sacrament O tleep'. 0 Bleep'. Do not forget me.” Johnnie was always very studious in fact, mathematically speaking, he was (and still is) studious to the nth degree. This of course, is no fault but a virtue. His only faults—if we may so call them—are falling asleep in English and taking a part of his intermediate period for lunch, which seem to bother no one but the faculty. From the way he takes to golf we may soon reasonably expect him to rival One Sarazen. Johnnie’s agreeable ways have made him a favorite with us. and we extend to him our best wishes. 464 State Street St. Anthony’s The ladieo—God bleee 'em.” Although Della has only been with us for a short time he has won the hearts of the faculty as well as the student body by his easy going ways. He is a member of the Didia-da Club, and none of the meetings of that august organization would be complete without him. Della hopes to defeat Strangler Lewis, and anyone who has a personal encounter with him can tell you he has a good chance. He is of a good hearted nature, and no one can be found who has not a good word for him. nine