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

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Miroslaw Gardyasz Steven Gcib Honor Society. Miro also enjoyed working out with the Judo Club. Photography, models, stamps, post cards, and reading science fiction are his popular interests. Majoring in biology at LaSalle College with a possible career in marine biology are his future aspirations. “1 am happy to have made so many new friends here. All my teachers have helped me with their friendship and kindness.” Steven Geib: People like Steven Gcib are a real credit to Ryan. An active individual, he has participated in the Chess Club, National Honor Society, German Club as President, Raiderscopc, Tau Club, World Affairs Council, Human Relations, Chemistry Lab Aide, and was the Editor-in- Chief of the 1977 Arrow. He also acted in the last three school plays. Steve enjoys math, chemistry and biology. Intending to further his education, he plans to major in chemistry and then enter into research. Some of his other interests are camping, fishing and sports. “I received a lot out of the school community at Ryan both academically and socially.” James Hession has enjoyed his four years at Ryan and values the knowledge he has gained through studies and other people at Ryan. Jim is a person of diversified interests, having been involved in the Chess Club, the Raiderscopc, and the Art Club. Outside of school, he is involved in such pursuits as bowling, golf, and archery. His future plans include the study of architecture in college. William Leventon: William Lcventon likes chess, coin collecting, stamps, and all sports. His favorite academic area is psychology which he finds interesting and different. In the future, Bill plans to go on to college and major in either finance or civil engineering. Looking back at his years at Robert Malkowski Michael McEachcrn James Hession William Lcventon Ryan, Bill feels that they have been a good experience, although there were some rough spots along the way. ”1 think that anybody who wants to receive a good education at Ryan could receive it because it is available.” Robert Malkowski has been an excellent runner on the track and cross-country teams and has been an active participant in Student Council the Booster Club, German Club, and also elected a member of the National Honor Society. He has shown a lot of school spirit. “I think Ryan is the best school in Philadelphia. Ryan offers a chance for a very good education, not just academically, as there is much that can be learned from the great diversity of people here at Ryan.” Bob plans to study engineering in college and he is considering continuing his track career in college. Michael McEachcrn: Learning how to navigate an airplane is Michael McEachern’s current plan for the future, and entering the Air Force Academy is a start in the right direction. Sociology and the sciences, especially physics, are among Mike’s academic interests. Being an active individual, he has served on the Student Council, the Appeals Board, Prom Committees, played football all four years as offensive guard, and participated in community service. A very sociable person, Mike also enjoys horseback riding and skiing. He has enjoyed his years at Ryan and feels that they have made him a better person. John O’Brien: History is one of John O’Brien’s main interests and he plans to concentrate on this area in college. Working at a job in a Ncshaminy Mall Thrift Store has kept him busy throughout the year. Some of his other interests are chess and reading fiction. John feels that Ryan has helped to prepare him for college and a future career. Also, it has helped him to grow. John O'Brien 89

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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

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William O’Neil: William O’Neil is a person who values both academic and more relaxing acitvities as well. Here at his alma mater, he has been a member of the baseball team and has also played intra-mural basketball. Having enjoyed his years at Ryan tremendously, Bill will miss his days here. Intending to broaden his knowledge. Bill will continue his education through Law School. F atrick Nugent: Patrick Nugent is a person who helped make Ryan a better place for all of us. Through his hard work in the Student Council, of which he was President, the National Honor Society as Vice-President, the Prom Committees, Liturgy Committees, and the Booster Club, he led the way in involvement. He also played basketball and was on the Swim Team. In thinking about the future, he plans to attend St. Joseph’s College and study pre-med. Being a pediatrician is the career he has in mind. Pat is sad to leave Ryan because he feels that it was a great experience for him. Michael Rudewicz: Looking ahead toward the future, Michael Rudewicz wants to take up engineering at Drcxcl and later work as a civil engineer. He likes math, physics, and chemistry. Being athletically inclined, Mike has played baseball for Ryan and also enjoys some basketball. He is glad to have received a Catholic education in the “best school in the city,” and feels it was worth it. Mike believes you should, “Do everything you want to do and have a good time at it.” Bruce Ruggcri: Being dedicated, Bruce Ruggeri has given of himself to help make Ryan a better community. Participating in activities like the German Club, National Honor Society, Raiderscopc, Arrow, T.V. Studio, Liturgy Committees, and serving as a library aide, he made friends Anthony Somma and expanded his growth. Bruce plans to attend LaSalle College where he will concentrate on biology. Fish, astronomy, gardening, designing, and reading scientific magazines represent some of his interests. In reflecting on his years at Ryan, Bruce feels they were a worthwhile experience filled with many good times as well as difficult ones. He hopes that he is prepared for the future. Anthony Somma: Appreciative of his days of learning here at Ryan, Anthony Somma says, “I feel that my four years at Ryan were great. I enjoyed myself, met a lot of people, and had a good time. I feel that the courses 1 have taken have prepared me well for the future.” Anthony desires to expand his educational perspective by becoming an accounting major at Drexel University. Joseph Thomas: Chemistry, physics, and sociology being his chief academic interests, Joseph Thomas intends to go on to King’s College in Wilkes-Barre to major in criminal justice. Someday he would like to work either for the police force or the government. At Ryan, Joe had the responsibility of being typing editor for the Raiderscope. He also enjoys bowling, hockey, and chess in his spare time. Talking about Ryan, Joe says that his years here were the best he ever had, and he received a lot of help from teachers and students. He hopes Ryan will continue the same quality of education always. Robert Vcrdonc: Robert Vcrdonc has devoted a lot of time to his studies and activities at Ryan. Finding his studies challenging. Bob enjoyed the sciences, math, and psychology. Bob is optimistic about going to college and meeting new people. There he plans to major in pre-med with the hopes of becoming a doctor. An active person. Bob has served on the Student Council, Prom Committees, Joseph Thomas Robert Vcrdonc 90