Archbishop Ryan High School for Boys - Arrow Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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REACHING For Success And Achievement ”Tis not in mortals to command success; But we’ll do more—W e II deserve it.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE John Abcndroth John Booth John Abcndroth is a serious student who also values participation in a diversity of extracurricular activities in order to gain a fuller education. John has contributed his many talents to such activities as the Band, the World Affairs Council, the National Honor Society and the German Club, of which he was Vice-President. John will continue his education at the University of Tampa, where he will major in marine biology. John Booth: Being a serious, level-headed person, John Booth feels that his four years at Ryan have helped him to become a more well-rounded individual. His current future plans are to attend LaSalle College, where he intends to major in psychology. During his years at Ryan, he has played on the varsity golf team and some of his other extracurricular interests include basketball and tennis. Matthew Brophy: Matthew Brophy believes that learning to speak the languages of other people is important in communicating with them and understanding them better. Spanish and German are the two languages he has studied so far. History and Theology also fascinate him with unending quests for knowledge. Planning to go on to college, Matt wants to concentrate on Theology and Spanish. Being a helpful person, he volunteers his services to his parish five days a week, working at such events like Bingo. He likes bike riding and working outside. “My years at Ryan have helped me to grow in my personality, maturity and learning capabilities.” Louis Dallago: Louis Dallago valued his years at Ryan. “The four years 1 have spent at Ryan have been the best in my life. It has been a great honorable experience to be a member of the Ryan community.” Lou has been a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity football, baseball and track teams as well as the Senior Prom Committee. A diligent student, Lou feels at home the best with math and the sciences, especially biology and physics. Outside of school, he is also a member of some athletic associations. Studying computer science at college is his current future amibition. Francis Delahanty is a person who thrives on challenge. That is why he feels Ryan is one of the better schools around. “Ryan offers the opportunity for a student to go above and beyond oneself through its Advanced- Placement Courses and other excelled courses.” He has participated in the Gun Club, German Club and the Chemistry Club. In addition, he was also a Co-Captain of the Chess Club. Francis is particularly interested in the sciences and mathematics and hopes to study physics at the Mass. Institute of Techonolgy. Lawrence Dondcro: A friendly, quiet, all-around person, Larry Dondero strives for excellence in various areas of student life. He has participated in intra-mural bowling and was elected a member of the National Honor Society. Larry’s outside interests include baseball and boating, though not at the same time. “1 feel Ryan has a good atmosphere for learning and offers a good opportunity for advancement.” His future intentions are majoring in mathematics at LaSalle College. Miroslaw Gardyasz: Miroslaw Gardyasz’s scholastic motivation throughout his Ryan years was reflected by his superior academic standing. He contributed extensively to the Raiderscopc, Arrow as the Literary Editor, Chess, German, Tau Clubs and was the Treasurer of the National Mathew Brophy Louis Dallago Francis Delahanty Lawrence Dondero 88