Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Fischette, Robert M. If you see what appears to be a big bear running loose around the northeast section of the city, be not affrighted. It’s probably only Bob clad in his big coat. Though quiet out¬ wardly, Bob is full of ac¬ tivity within. His class work attests this. He is an active member of LeCercle Foche, and is especially adept at Mathematics. Good luck, Bob. Flynn, John M. When we say that Red is all aflame we do not nec¬ essarily refer to his hair. Someone said that the sweet sound of Cicero’s translations is responsible for his drowsiness in Latin Class. We all regard Red as the ideal friend and his generous Irish smile will help him along in life. We know you’ll be a great suc¬ cess, Red, so carry on. Foery, Frank R. After four years we are convinced that Frank is really bashful. But this does not decrease his pop¬ ularity with his class¬ mates. His blush seems to be a magnet drawing friendship to him. Being so powerful in mind and character, he cannot but overcome all obstacles in his way. We hope your en¬ gineering feats are as suc¬ cessful as your sc hool work, Frank. Gallivan, John A. If we can judge the met¬ ropolis of Mount Morris by its gift to Aquinas, our opinion is of the highest degree; for, although Jack has been with us but a year, he has made all of us his friends. Moreover, we understand that Jack is a prominent social light (rurally). If he shines as brilliantly in business as he does on the dance floor, we are confident of his success. Geyer, Delbert J. Mr. Hurley has a great friend in Del and we sup¬ pose that is because they have a common interest, Latin. Del is a good fellow and a fine debator. In fact a student has yet to win a debate from him. Go to it, Del, you may be arguing on the floor of the United States Senate yet. Gillooly, John F. Paul Poiret has nothing- on our John. After four years as a connoisseur of fashion he is at last ready to step forth and take his place as dictator. He is partial to orange ties (he should be with a name like Gillooly) so if the fad sweeps the country, be as¬ sured John had something to do with it Good luck, Johnnie. Our loss is Sears- Roebuck’s gain. twenty-one

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Dobbins, Thomas E. Tom claims to be a wo¬ man hater. What a loss for the ladies! But Tom does not need a woman to spur him on. We’ve always won¬ dered how he manages to answer questions from the midst of a sound sleep. Tom says he is going to be an architect and we know he’ll be a good one. So long, Tom. Donahue, James V. Jim is the true exempli¬ fication of a Christian gen¬ tleman. Although Father Dwyer sometimes catches him napping in English class, his alertness and cool-headedness coupled with his genial nature carry him far. It is with sincere wishes for your success that we bid you farewell, Jim. Dwyer, Philip J. Behold our Phil, gloom dispeller and joy radiator. H i s incidental humor brightens many a gloomy day. His hobby is report¬ ing for Religion class two minutes late every day and let us not forget he is a member of Mr. Martin’s 3:15 class. Phil is an able orator and we hope some day he will deliver an or¬ ation that will make Cicero look down with awe. So long, and good luck, Phil. Embury, Robert E. This quiet but witty gen¬ tleman’s secret passion is the Interwoven Pair. That’s why we expect Bob to be a sock salesman some day. If he can sell his merchan¬ dise as easily as he has made his way into our hearts, he’ll be a howling success; and we know he’ll be just that. Bon voyage, Bob, and remember that everybody has two feet! Erdle, Frederick J. In this vest pocket edi¬ tion, we find a real “gloom buster.” His wit and comic skits make Fred a real fa¬ vorite. Since he is the proud owner of a Ford convertible, his next ambi¬ tion is to learn how to tie a bow tie and to Become accustomed to girls. We hope you do both, Fred, and maybe Villanova will teach you yet loftier aims. Farrell, Maurice J. Maurice has distin¬ guished himself in various ways at Aquinas but fore¬ most among his achieve¬ ments are his triumphs in baseball and his business ventures. As a baseball pitcher, he has aided our team to no slight extent. His contribution to this book in the form of adver¬ tisements stand as a trib¬ ute to his school and class spirit. We confidently pre¬ dict a successful future for you, Maurice. twenty

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Goetz, Jack G. We present to you the John Gilbert of the Aqui¬ nas Institute, Rochester’s “Select School for high school boys.” Well dressed, he appears to his class¬ mates as the up-to-date student. His humor and friendliness are outstand¬ ing. More than once Jack has shown his ability to draw. We hope to see your work in the art galleries yet, Jack. Gorczynski, Sigmund R. Sig is another silent per¬ son. He probably acquired the habit of silence from his golfing. Silence is a ne¬ cessity of good golf and Sig is no dub at the game. Now that Bobby Jones has turned pro there is a great chance for you, Sig. We may yet see you win the National Open. Makeevery stroke count and we know you’ll break par on the course of life. Griffin, Frank M. Here is another one of those he-men from the wild and woolly West. Frank’s presence is surely a great factor in helping to make our school life a pleasant one, and when he’s gone Aquinas will miss him (so will the Lake Avenue car line). Au revoir, Frank. Don’t crash in on Broad¬ way too quickly:—they may not like it. Gross, Wilfrid J. This ever smiling blond has proven a genial com¬ panion even in the darkest hour. He is known for his easy going manner and his inability to become ruffled however adverse the cir¬ cumstances. Many times his knowledge of German has proved a boon to his classmates. Wilfrid, in all your days to come the Seniors wish you Gluck Auf! Gugino, George A. Behold the man whom studies never bother. George scarcely looks at a book; at least, that’s what he tells us. But his marks tell us a different story— especially his English marks. George intends to go to Alabama U. and we know that he will literally burn up the place. So long, George, we shall miss you. Groh, Donald M. Here is the self-styled hero of the Boy Scouts and the director of these noble lads’ attempts at drama. Don has taken part in sev¬ eral Aquinas plays and has proved himself a worthy actor. He would rather di¬ rect a Scout play than be President of the U. S. A. Keep up the good work, Don, you may be a scout¬ master some day. twcnty-tivo