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

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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.

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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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'C' 5,13 Thomas Richard Costello Mamaroneck, New York Holy Trinity Bowling 43 Class Officer 43 Senior Senate 4. Tom transfered to Stepinac from Chaminade for this year and was very pleased with his new school. Cars take up some of his spare time, while bowling is another big interest. The Air Force is his service choice. Louis Francis Cudak Port Chester, New York Sacred Heart Physics Club 3. Lou, tormented for four years by the con- gestion in the locker section, enjoyed Brother Benignus' clever wisecracks in French Class. His scholastic interests cen- tered upon History and the Languages, and he plans to teach these subjects some day after a tour year stint at a teacher's college. Anthony Joseph Curinga Verplanck, New York St. Patrick Shepherd 43 Biology Club 43 Cheerleaders 43 Chemistry Club 43 Class Officer lp German Club l, 21 K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 45 Legionaires 4. Tony spent his fall Saturday afternoons cheering our football team. Music and Physics rated highly with him. He plans to attend Manhattan and then join the Air Force. Bruce John Daab Brewster, New York St. Lawrence O'Toole Biology Club 23 Class Officer l, 23 Foot- ball J. V. l, 23 German Club 2, 3. Denaab's only grouch was having to get up so early to get to school on time. He has a great interest in cars. After graduation from Stepinac he plans to take a science course in college. John Gerald Daly White Plains, New York St. Bernard Auto Club 4, Basketball Intramural lg K. B. S. l, 2, 3, 43 Track l. Red, who spent most of his after school time in customizing cars, will give Uncle Sam some time in the Armed Forces after graduation. William Francis Dargin Eastchester, New York Immaculate Conception Chemistry Club 4: Class Officer 43 Dance Committee 3: K. B, S. 2, 3, 45 Spanish Club 3, 43 Swimming 2, 3, 4. Bill is one of the most spirited and en- thusiastic students at Stepinac, As a swim- mer he has done much for the school. He is a salt water addict and has chosen the Navy as a career. We wish him lots of luck in his future endeavors. Arthur Vincent Deianni Yonkers, New York St. Mary Artie's inclination for Chemistry offsets his distaste for German ll. His hobby of boating provided him with relief from the rigors of Father Kane's homeroom. l-le plans a career in the field of printing, after fulltilling his service obligation in the Air Force. -an 'Ms- Excellent reading material! 30