Archbishop Stepinac High School - Shepherd Yearbook (White Plains, NY)

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i i A 5 fry . 1,7 i 4 ami Ll ' E1 r t t. .r. X R H N Ffhv. ..55.:s. , It t N I Q-- 1 'Y l 1-Ti' Gerald Eugene Clarke Port Chester, New York Our Lady of Mercy Chemistry Club 43 Class Officer l, 2, 33 German Club lg K. B. S. l, 2, Math Club lg Mission Crusade lg Track J. V. 2. Jerry's genial personality and willingness to work will always be of great value to him. He. has the distinction of being the only Junior last year to achieve a perfect score in spelling competition. Richard Thomas Clarke Bronxville, New York St. Joseph Richie joined us in Junior year, and with his wit cheered many a dull day. He maintained an aversion to homeroom and regarded his French classes as a real experience. James Collier Clarkson Bronxville, New York Sts, Peter and Paul Business Club l, 2, K. B. S. 2. Jim found gym to be a complete waste of time. He was of the opinion that Math was a dream and English a horror. Fordham is the college of his choice, where he plans to take a business course. Salvatore Joseph Colangelo Elmsford, New York Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bowling Club 2, 34 4g K. B. S. I, 2, 3, 4. Sal has a great dislike for Stepinac Math. His chief interest is cars, and he intends to follow this up by attending the Com- munity College for Mechanics. Vincent Joseph Colarusso Mount Vernon, New York Sacred Heart Business Club 1, 2. Vince really liked the Junior Prom, but naturally enioyed the Senior Prom. He likes nothing more than taking time off from his work to go fishing and hunting. Business Law was his favorite subiect and English was a real nightmare. Even though Vince works after school, he always found time to supoprt his school. Hungry campaigners John William Colgan White Plains, New York St. John the Evangelist Shepherd 43 Bowling lg Dance Committee 35 Dramatics l, 2g Glee Club 35 K. B. S. l, 25 Track 1. Much to the dismay of Father Mulroy, John thought Shakespeare was a fraud and Beowulf a bird. College and Law School form the pattern of John's future. He hopes to enter the field of diplomacy. Brien Thomas Collins White Plains, New York St. Bernard Shepherd 3, 43 Band 1, 23 Crusader 3, 43 Dance Committee 33 Library Club l. Brien relieved the monotony of many classes with well-timed remarks.. He is an avid gun-collector and very willing to talk on the subject. He hopes to further the dental health of his friends in later years. 28

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John James Catapano Mount Vernon, New York St. Ursula K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 45 Mission Crusade 3, 45 Track l. John's antics in Father McGoldrick's Alge- bra class will be a source of amusement for 3E in the years to come. His plans in- clude Electronics or Engineering, possibly at the Air Force Academy. John Henry Cerra Mount Vernon, New York St. Ursula Basketball Intramural I5 Biology Club 25 Chemistry Club 45 German Club l, 25 K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 45 Math Club 15 Mission Crusade 25 Physics Club 35 Scientific S0- ciety i, 2. John still gets hot under the collar when you mention our discontinued Driver Ed. Course. Getting his Senior ring and at- tending the Senior Prom are John's best remembrances of four years at Stepinac. Pretty sneaky l' ' 27 Leonard Francis Charla New Rochelle, New York Holy Family Shepherd 3, 45 Business Club 45 Crusader 25 Senior Bulletin 45 Editor 4. Lenny was known by all for his journalistic endeavors. His dislike for Algebra was only matched by his love for Contemporary Literature. He plans to matriculate at Iona where he will study Journalism. Francis John Childs Irvington, New York Immaculate Conception Shepherd 45 Art Club 3, 45 Dramatics l, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 4. Most of Frank's time was taken up by the musical comedy. Math in his words was strictly taboo. He plans to attend Yale for a course in Fine Arts. Newman Bernard Chittenden Mount Kisco, New York St. Francis of Assisi Newm had the greatest admiration for Father Sullivan, but only when he cancelled Jug. He had a creat deal of trouble grap- plinq with the six foot Roman iavelin, but he enioyed Biology. College and Law are in his foreseeable future. William Henry Choquette White Plains, New York St. Bernard Shepherd 3, 45 Chemistry Club 45 Class Officer 2. 45 Dance Committee 45 Football Varsity 3, 4, J. V. 25 French Club 3, 45 K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 3, 45 Track Varsity 2, 3, 4, Freshman l. Bill merited praise in the classroom, on the gridiron, and on the track. His con- tributions to the downfall of Cardinal Hayes this year will long be remembered by Stepinac men. Bill will probably study pre-meg at Notre Dame. Harold Chandler Clark New Rochelle, New York Holy Family Baseball J. V. 25 Basketball 25 Chemistry Club 45 Football J. V. l, 25 Varsity 3, 45 Glee Club 45 K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 45 Mission Crusade 3 45 Prom Committee 35 Track Varsity 3, 4. Harry found Chemistry to his liking, which shoulil prove beneficial to him when he enters medical school. His choice of service is the Marine Corps.

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Charles Atlas has nothing on me! William Thomas Collins New Rochelle, New York Holy Name Dance Committee 3, Dramatics 35 Library Club 23 Glee Club 4. Bill rated being in the school play the highest on his list of favorites. He plans to attend Brown to take up Chemical Engineering. Michael Taaffe Connors Scarsdale, New York Immaculate Heart of Mary Business Club 43 Cheerleaders 4, K. B. S. 3, 4. A late arrival at Stepinac, Mike came to us in Junior year from Iona Prep. Mike's good disposition and fine school spirit made quite a contribution to the cheerleading squad. This popular member of 4H hopes his college career will be as enjoyable as was his stay here at Stepinac. 29 Salvatore Joseph Contristano Mamaroneck, New York Sts. John and Paul Shepherd 3, 41 Aquinas Sociefv lg Chem- istry Club 4g Crusader l, 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 31 Honor Roll l, 2, 3, 41 K. B, S. I, 2, 3, 45 Legionnaires 2, 3, 4, Phoenix 43 Physics Club 41 Scientific So- ciety 4. Sal's quiet mien conceals a studious nature, which found a challenging outlet in Chem. He plans to attend Fordham or Manhattan for a career in Nuclear Physics. James Bernard Cooksey Pelham Manor, New York Our Lady of Perpetual Help Electronics Club 4: K. B. S. 2, 3, 45 Pl1YSlC5 Club 3: Rifle Club 2, 3, 41 Track J. V- 2- Jim's sharp eyes and steady hands were invaluable to the ritlehteam. The college of his choice will be gainzng an outstanding gentleman and a diligent student. James John Corbo Port Chester, New York Our Lady of the Rosary Aquinas Society 1, 23 Business Club 1, 2, Football J. V. Varsity 33 K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 23 Student Council 4. Jim, known for his bitterness towards homework, plans to pursue his education at Iona in Accounting. After he has served his time in the Armed Forces, he wants a steady job and a family. Brian Anthony Cosacchi Harrison, New York St. Gregory the Great Band 3, 43 Biology Club 23 Chemistry Club 4: Dramatics, 43 K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 4. Briggs was a happyago-lucky individual while .at Steplnac. The college of his choice will find him a friendly person, good stu- dent, and an asset to parties. John Louis Costa Bedford Hills, New York St. Mary Biogagy Club 23 Chemistry Club 4, K. B. S. lgY won a Certificate of Merit for his essay on, cancer. Winning two certificafes for SD9llIng made him equally proud. He found Biology interesting and a preparation for a pre-med course at college.