Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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After the two pleasant weeks of Easter vacation had ended, we returned to these Hallowed Walls to begin the final two months of the school year. The intramural leagues were formed. Frank Reilly at first base, Duane Morningred at third and Joe Farrell at shortstop played great ball for their teams. Jim Sherry, Ed Dobbin, and Caz Bianowicz were outstanding players on the Day Hop Varsity team. However, as the finals drew near we realized our Sophomore year in high school was drawing to a close. Before we knew it we were saying, So long fellows, we'll be seeing you next September . 4 As Juniors, we had now passed the mid-way mark in our 95 I high school career and we looked back on our past two years' with pride. Our minds could not rest upon our past activities: however, we had to put our shoulders to the plow and reap another harvest of achievements. Physics, Cicero's Orations , Intermediate Algebra, Spanish ll, and Greek 1 proved to be hard ground to plough. Our obstacles had begun again. On the gridiron we had many thrilling games, Jack Maloney, who we had welcomed to our fold in September, also showed himself to be a football star and chalked up many a needed point in an intramural game. Charlie Semon and Ed Dobbin, and Jim Sherry sparked the Varsity to a successful season. Among the Postulants, Joe Farrell, Frank Reilly and Duane Morningred boasted many a score in our intramural games. After a most enjoyable Christmas vacation, we began to prepare for our mid-term examinations. The months flew by and with Spring came the baseball season. Frank Reilly, All Augie first baseman , Jack Maloney and George Berthold prov- ed to be valuable men on their teams. Joe Lemole, Jim Sherry, Jim Shea, Bob Steele, Jim Sause, and Ed Dobbin were members of the Varsity. However, the baseball season terminated when finals appeared on the horizon. Praying as though all things depend on prayer and studying with the same principle in mind, and having taken and passed the exams, we emerged as Sen- iors. September 10, 1952 was the day for which we had long wait- ed. At last we were Seniors. Most of us had come as Fresh- men, and as we looked back we saw how quickly the time had I passed since then. Over the three years we had become firm friends. F When autumn set in our minds were turned toward the gridiron. Individual teams were selected and from them the All Augie football team was select- ed. Bob Armstrong, Bill Clisham, Neil Duddy, Joe Farrell, Jack Maloney, Duane Morningred, and Frank Reilly represented our class. As the basketball season rolled aroung, we knew that we were sure to have a great Varsity team. Frank Reilly and Duane Morningred represented the Postulants. Our Senior Day Students were Jim Sherry, Charlie Seman, Joe Lemole, Ed Dobbin, Ed McCarthy and Jim Sause. With Christmas season coming on, we were kept busy with the choir activi- ties and producing a little play appropriate for the season. As Lent approached, our minds were turned toward a Passion Play. The Seniors took many of the leading parts, and because of the abundance of talent, the play was a great success. At the first signs of June, the finals captivated our minds. With much prayer and study we passed them, and thus ended our High School career. Using the old expression, but one which comes from our hearts, we, the Class of '53 say, Thank you , both to our Alma Mater and its fine faculty. ll

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OUR PAST SEER? On September 10th, 1949, we, the class of '53, entered the portals of the Augustinian Academy to begin our four years of high school education under the direction of the Augustinianl Fathers. When class had begun we took count and found that there were forty- nine of us, twenty-six of whom were Postulants. While the Postulants repre- sented such states as: Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, the Day-Students were representatives of such prominent parishes on the Island: Our Lady Good Counsel, Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady Queen of Peace, and Sacred Heart. Having acquainted ourselves with another, we settled down for the year ahead of us. Before we knew it the football season was upon us. Such stars of the class as Bill Clisham, Neil Duddy, Joe Farrell, Duane Morningred, and Frank Reilly, showed their cunning ability in handling the pigskin, while some excel- lent players on the line were Bob Armstrong, George Berthold, Jake Betony, and Bill Garland. With Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation just pleasant memories in our minds, we began to prepare for our mid-terms. Soon the Holy Season of Lent began, with Holy Week drawing to a close we returned home for another vaca- tion. As the cold days of Winter passed and the fair days of Spring approached, down on the field could be heard the cracking of the bat. Our class had rep- resentatives on the Varsity Baseball Team in the persons of Ed Dobbin, Mickey Lemole, and Jim Sherry. With finals rapidly approaching we applied ourselves to our studies. On June 21, l950,we bid farewell to the graduates at the annual commence- ment. We then Set our hearts toward the pleasant vacation ahead of us. After arriving at the Mount in September of 1950, and tell- ing each other of the good times we had during the Summer I we were ready to plug away another year of school work. 1 At first the work in our second year of high school appeared to be difficult but we soon mastered it. As studies presented a problem so did the change of a number of members of the faculty. Having been accustomed to the demands of our past directors, we had to mold ourselves again in order to the standards and the demands of the new faculty. The weeks passed by and the football season found us in a recipient mood. As in our first year our stars showed ideal sportsmanship. On November 26, we set out for our first vacation of the year, Thanksgiving. Having enjoyed four days at home, we felt refreshed upon our return to the Academy. December soon came and with it the welcome Christmas spirit. After two weeks of vacation, we returned with thejoyfulness of the season still within us to begin the new year of '5l. During the two month period between January and Easter vacation, activity centered on the basketball court. This year saw Big Jim Sherry take his place in the Varsity ranks. 10

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work diligently. ,or..a.s1',Q,,:,t,M-1, Ld- uhm N GEORGE BERTHOLD George, Bertie Lawrence, Mass. Religion Study Club l,2gC.S.M.C. 3,4g Dramatic Club l, 2,3,4g Journalism Club 1,23 Annual Staff, Associate Edi- tor 4: Inter Nos, Associate Editor 45 Choir l,3,4g Class Officer, Secretary 2,3g Intramural Sports l,2,3,4. During the four years he spent at the Academy, George has won the respect and admiration of all. Bertie, who hails from Lawrence, is a spirited lad, who is always willing to help out anyone in distress. Latin and History claim his favor, although he is gifted with an abilityinwriting. George has shown his talents by a zeal- ous participation in extra -curricular activities, such as dramatics and oratorical contests. Continuing as you have begun, success can not but crown your efforts. sense of humor. 12 We are certain Bob that with the help of God's choicest blessings, you will be led ad altarem Dei. ROBERT ARMSTRONG Bob, String Baltimore, Maryland Religion Study Club 1,25 C.S.M.C. 3,4g Dramatic Club l, 2,3,4g Annual Staff, Literary Editor 43 Inter Nos 4g Choir 2,3,4g All Augie Football 4: Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4. Ever since his entrance into the Academy four years ago, Bob has been a welcome sight to all. His delight- ful personality augmented with his quick wit, allowed String to claim all as friends. Scholastically, Bob does not select any particular subject as his favorite, rather he goes about doing all his ' 1:5 Davila I' I 4-L 1 I JOHN BETONI Jake, Cyrus Philadelphia., Penn. Religion Study Club 1,25 C.S.M.C. 3,4gDramatic Club,3, 45 Annual Staff, Advertising staff 4g Inter Nos 4: Choir 1,4g Intramural Sports l,2,3,4. Phi1adelphia's boast to the Academy, Jake has shown to us all a true spirit of brotherly love. His quiet dis- position has given way in lighter moments to a bubbling A diligent student Cyrus is especially proficient in Greek. His knowledge of this deep subject has often been a wonderment to his classmates. An imposing figure on the gridiron, Jake has proved himself a valuable asset to any team. Continue to be your congenial self, John, and others will recognize your worth as we have.