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

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BAND The Band is a dedicated and hard working one. Many, many hours of practice go into this group daily. This is evident in their excellent performances. The Band performs at various school functions during the year such as: The Christmas and Spring Concerts, the play, in parades, along with numerous football games, to mention a few. Under the direction of Mr. Robert Purdy, the Band has grown to one of the finest in the city. We congratulate them on a year well done and wish them good luck in the future. The Ryan Band Mr Robert Purdy Music Band Director Practicing for one of the many orchestra concerts The Archbishop Ryan I ligh School Band Marching Unit

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SCIENCE FICTION CLUB This fledgling group got off to a great start. They had an outing to see one of the best science fiction movies ever made. Star Wars. Dr. David Stevens gave a lecture on science fiction, and many aspects of science fiction literature were discussed. Girls were also admitted to the club. The members of the club are working on the development of a science fiction curriculum to be taught in the classroom. One of their goals is to eventually write their own book to be published. Science Fiction Club (Left-right) Row 1 (Front): M Matthews. S. Avato, P. Cava (Sec.-Treas.). C. Budka (Pres.). Mr Robert Clothier-Moderator J Cullen (Vice-Pres.). W. Jajko. Row 2: S. Lukshides. M McFadden. W. Bachman. W. Bennett, T. DiFeo. M. Berkowitz, S. Lombardo. Row 3: W Bentz. J. Lamina. S. Ebingcr. J McGuinncss. R Landgraf. E. Baranoski Absent: R. Williams, C. Burke, W. Coughlin. C. Bernhardt. LIBRARY AIDES Under the direction of Mr. Clyde Herr, the Library Aides assist the library in providing various services. They are most often found collecting passes at the boys' entrance or distributing magazines from the periodical room; however, they also check out books at the circulation desk, run errands, and assist in processing books and media for circulation. The Library Aides are students who are willing to give of their free time during lunch, study, before and after school, and to them, we extend our grateful thanks. The Library Aides: T. Green. P. Logan, R. Morrison. Mr Clyde Herr—Moderator I

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JUDO CLUB Fr. David Jakubiec. O F.M.—Coach and Instructor. Row 1 (Front): J. Bradley. J. Dorety. G. Saboth. C Burton. E. Ulcnbrock. Row 2: P Lange. S Avato. E. Dickerson. F Foley. H. Solti. D. Moore. R. Baur. Row 3: Fr. Dave. J. Ward. C. O'Brien. H. Dietz. F Kenney. R Hight. T. Crooks. J Yanuzzi Absent —Fr Rene Barczak. O F M Ippon! To experience a taste of Japanese culture, one must experience one of Japan’s oldest and most popular sports. Judo. However. Judo is much more than this. It is the art of gentleness in the sense that it doesn't emphasize any form of violence, but rather a peaceful development of the mind and body. “To be calm, quiet, attentive, and considerate is to be strong. “One gains victory over the opponent by giving way. gentle turns away sturdy. According to Prof. Jigoro Kano, who founded the art in 1882. “The principle of the maximum efficient use of mind and body is the fundamental principle governing all the techniques of Judo. The Ryan Judo Club, under the direction of its sensei. Fr. David, attempt to give its students instruction and experience in many forms of Judo, including throwing techniques, pins, holding techniques, escapes, various forms of self-defense and many, many others.