Aquinas Institute - Arete Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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LaForce, Martin G. Quiet and imperturbable, Marty is known and liked by every one. His prowess on the tennis courts is eclipsed only by another of his outstanding accom¬ plishments, his ability to draw forth melodious mu¬ sic from his violin while all about him confusion reigns. Marty is above all else a good fellow and every member of the class of ’31 wishes him the best of luck. LaLonde, Thomas K. Here we have the hand¬ some orator who has held the school spellbound on several occasions. Some day in the very near future we shall read of his suc¬ cess on the gridiron at Notre Dame, or will it be as the conqueror of Bobby Jones? Whatever he may become, Aquinas and his classmates know that we are giving to the world a man in every sense of the word. Vale, Tom, leave some of the pretzels for the rest of us. Laramie, Chari.es II. Charlie is one of the few redheaded seniors whose hair gives an indication of their nationality. Perhaps his very red hair accounts for his ready wit and cheery smile. He is always seen in the company of Fischette but whether this is his fault or not we do not know. He broke his arm twice in the past year. This and an appendicitis operation caused us to miss him just sixteen days all told. Think of that for grit! You have our best wishes, Chuck. Lacombe, John J. Jack is an ardent bicycle enthusiast, and his ardor for this pastime has re¬ vealed to him the treas¬ ures of the open road. An agreeable disposition has been instrumental in gain¬ ing for him many friends. We all join heartily in wishing John success in the field that he has chosen as his life’s work, that of linotype operator. Klingler, Joseph J. Hail to the dispeller of gloom—“Red” Klingler. He may be seen any noon in the corridors laughing and joking with his friends. His red hair makes him easy to see from a dis¬ tance. Joe is a crack am¬ ateur chemist. He intends to go to Mechanics Insti¬ tute where we know he will rise to untold heights by scholarship and good-fel¬ lowship. Knights, Harold N. You should see this boy smile! And the good part about it is that it is con¬ tagious. Along with his smile go ready wit and quick thinking. That’s why he escapes the 3:15 period so common to many stu¬ dents. Keep going, Harry, you and failure will never keep company.

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Kelly, Eugene T. “Pooch” was one of the cheerleaders who instilled moral support for the team into the student body in the form of cheers. A tech¬ nical course at Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute is the next stop for “Pooch.” He was the despair of Father Newcomb last year in Physics by his tempera¬ mental displays of genius and then his inevitable slumps. May the best of luck be yours, Pooch! Kirk mire, William J. Some day perhaps we will again have the pleas¬ ure of meeting our fellow classmate when we are the fathers of his history stu¬ dents, for Bill intends to teach history. He is like the other members of the famous (or infamous) trio, a generous friend, a help¬ ful classmate and an all- around good fellow who gets himself and others in¬ to trouble by his pranks. There is where his smile helps him. Kelly, Victor F. “Lefty” is one of the fa¬ vored few who had the privilege of belonging to the science club. He is a true scientist for, verily, woman hath no charms for him, in spite of his wavy locks. Added to his exten¬ sive work in chemistry, he finds time to play on the baseball team and to top a few golf balls occasion¬ ally. “Lefty” is interested in physical education and he is planning to study it at the Ithaca School of Physical Education. Kennedy, J. Bernard Bernie plans to take an M.D. course at the Univer¬ sity of Michigan. In ten years we can all see Bernie as calm, cool and collected as he has always been while in our midst. Bernie is a wizard with the sax, but we won’t hold that against him as he has played an active part in the orchestra. He is also a polished actor having tak¬ en part in our school plays. Good-bye, Bernie, and the best of luck to you! Klein, Robert J. One of the triumvirate of Klem, Klein and Kirk- mire, Incorpolated, whose chief business is borrow¬ ing. He is a generous, good- natured fellow who laughs at trouble. He is never without a cheery smile, and that smile is never more engaging than when he has but a few cents. We know he will succeed in whatever he attempts for he possesses the admirable quality of persistence. Klem, Justin J. Here is the first member of the famous “K” trio. His pet hobby is to be seen behind the wheel of a very ancient automobile, which does run now and then. He is quiet but we think that is just a pose. He is known as the little man with the big voice. Long live the K.K.K. trio! HSISCSpSffTEm twenty-six

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Maloy, W. James The Adonis of the Aqui¬ nas Institute, whose chief interests in life seem to be making others smile and combing his hair — that’s “Sonny Jim.” He is an ac¬ complished basketball star although not on the team. His pet hobby is falling- asleep in history class but now and then he rises to the occasion with the cor¬ rect answer. We know he will mount to the top of the business world if he continues to smile. McCurn, Henry P. Such popularity as Mac enjoys certainly must be deserved. His frankness and generosity have won him a host of friends dur¬ ing his stay at Aquinas. But besides being a thor¬ oughly likeable fellow, Mac has ambitions and abili¬ ties. Who has not heard of his experiments in the realm of mechanics and the remarkable combina¬ tions of pistons and spark plugs he has constructed? Good-bye, Harry and may success be yours! Lippa, Nicholas D. The Senior Class of the Aquinas Institute may well be proud of this member. Though slow and deliber¬ ate in all his actions? Nick always manages to attain his end. He possesses a philosophical air and this will play a great part in winning a name for him. We are convinced that Nick possesses a powerful mind as we continually see him deep in thought strolling along the corridors. Good luck, Nick! Lourette, Willis E. Willie might be consid¬ ered the ideal senior in more ways than one. He cultivates a sophisticated and nonchalant air which is the envy of most of us. Studies never seem to bother him to any great extent and he has distin¬ guished himself as a foot¬ ball plaver of no mean ability. Willie intends to become a doctor, and we feel sure that success a- waits him. Lowenguth, Charles C. Here he is, girls, look him over. Chuck’s one of the best models of Adonis in our class and we’re proud of him. In class he is the silent man with the active brain and his class¬ mates are hard put to keep up with him. He’s bound to succeed if that industry continues. The best of luck to you Chuck. Hail to the future sur¬ geon whose name will some day be known throughout the medical world! Louis was something of a terror in his junior term, endan¬ gering the lives of the stu¬ dent body with a decrepit Chrysler. But in the past year the “Duke” settled down to an existence that was almost dignified, and he has become a shining- light in Father Morgan’s English Class. Lucchesi, Louis J. twenty-eight