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

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CHESS CLUB The game of kings and pawns is alive and well at Ryan through competitions with fellow students. faculty members and other schools. Through these competitions and tournaments, club members are given the chance of continuous improvement. The club also teaches chess to those who wish to learn by means of personal instruction and maintains a chess library. Chess Club Row 1 (Kneelinf: J Gilbert. E Baranoski. S Lombardo. Row 2: R. Pieri. P Cava. L l.aurito. B McGuinness. J Kubis Absent V Raspanti. Pres. J Fabbia. M DiGacamo. R Morrison. G Mob. S Chek Mr Jerome O'Connell— Moderator LAB AIDES Under the guidance of Mr. Victor Staniec, the Laboratory Aides are involved in learning and using laboratory techniques which are not part of the basic chemistry courses. In addition, they prepare and test all of the labs that are performed by the freshmen chemistry students. The Lab Aides (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): J. Melnichuk, M. Dugan. P Abendroth. J. Klink. J. Malkowski. Row 2: B. Duffner. T. DeFeo. Mr Victor Staniec— Moderator. M. Pendergast. M. Geib. CHEMISTRY LAB AIDES The Chemistry Lab Assistants perform one of the most difficult and least recognized jobs in the school. They are responsible for keeping the Chemistry Lab and chemical storeroom in order and in preparing the various solutions needed for experiments. Mr. John Connelly provides the club members with a knowledgeable background in proper handling and safety procedures in the maintenance of materials necessary for a well run and developed Chemistry Department. The Chemistry Lab Aides (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): Mr. John Connelly— Moderator. M. Kuchs. P. Drusdell. M. Swartz Row 2: K. Green. L. Laurito, T. DeFeo. C. Gregory. 46

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CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP This group of students, under the direction of Fr. Terrence, meets weekly to offer praise to the Lord for working in their lives and the lives of others around them. We hope that Fr. Terrence and the members of the prayer group will continue to spread the “word” throughout the halls of Ryan. Fr. Terrence Pmkowski— Moderator The Charismatic Prayer Group (Left right) Row 1 (Front) P Thomer. F. Delgado. M Ritter. COMPUTER AIDES Computer Aides (Left-right) Row 1: D Bucciarelli Row 2: W Dustman. W. Bennett. P Cava. C Budka Row 3: E. Baranoski. S Avato MATHLETICS Mr Joseph Schuler—Moderator—Computer Aides. Mathletics. The Computer Aides, a recently organized group, provides a valuable time-saving service for teachers as well as students. These students program the computer and prepare testing materials along with various other jobs. This group is becoming skillful in the uses of the computer, an integral part of our society, and is sure to expand in the years to come. Under the direction of Mr. Schuler, the members of this club compete with representatives from other schools using their ability in solving difficult mathematical problems. Each competitive meet is held every three weeks and a different math problem topic is selected for each meet beforehand to allow the “mathletes “ time to brush up on their skills in that area. At each meet, teams are awarded points for each problem they answer correctly. At the end of the year, the points are tallied, and a trophy is awarded to the school whose team possessed the highest score. Mathletics Members (Left-nght) Row 1 (Front): S Lombardo. J. Broscius Row 2 On Stairs (Left-right): E Bennett. B Bennett. D Deb:as. C. Budka. D Bucciarelli. P. Cava. E Baranoski 45

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BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): M. Raksnis. M. Leskiewicz. R. DeStefano. W. Mills. B. Bentz, J. Morelli. D. Devine. Row 2: K. Meehan. A. Rementer. P. Thomer. R Prince. M. Owens. R Hight. Absent: J. Seymour. J. Venuto. (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): J Rogue. D. Szymkowski. S Boyce. T. DeFeo. L. Calter. K. O’Donnell. B Kane. J. Sands Row 2 (Back): T Murray. R Weiler. F Amspacher. R Birkbcck. B Fulginiti. R Moroz. C Ferguson. Mr. Frank Morris—Moderator. These future scientists continue to grow. This dedicated group sacrifices much time and effort in order to maintain proper functioning of the Biology lab and its equipment. Their volunteer work includes caring for the animals, setting up for experiments, cleaning the lab and its delicate equipment and placing it in proper order. Together with moderator, Mr. Frank Morris, these devoted students put forth a serious effort to maintain the high quality of the Biology Department here at Ryan. Biology Club Officers (Left-right) J. Morelli. W Bachman. J Hall. W Bentz ART CLUB The Ryan community owes a resounding “thank you to these masters of the brush and easel. They have enhanced the Ryan environment with various murals and have provided countless posters for school events. These creative geniuses, under the guidance of Mrs. Mary Wahl, also design sets for occasions such as Cozy Morely Night, the Mother’s Association Review, and this year’s school production of “The Sound of Music.” The Art Club (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): Mrs. Mary Wahl—Moderator. T. Green. J. Kubls. J. Langan. P. O'Neill. Row 2: J. Fredrick. M. McHale. W. Ridgeway. J. Affcrbach. P. Dressel. J Hannigan. 47