Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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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.

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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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CASIMIR BIANOWICZ Cas Staten Island, New York Day Students' Club 1,2,3,4g Sanctuary Society l,2,3g An- nual Staff, Business Mgr. 4g Inter Nos 4g Varsity Baseball l,2g Varsity Basketball Mgr. 3,4g Intramural Sports l,2,3, 4. A person long to be remembered in the annals of the Augies, Casimir has been at every sports event in which the Academy has participated. His school-spirit has been undaunted in his four years here. This faithfulness was rewarded by his appointment to the managership of the Varsity Basketball Team. Your keen spirit, Cas, will surely enable you to at- tain your pursuits. Ev D711 LMJM 4 1 -T, . 5 4' . U ,jd 0:7 . ,f i WI IAM CLISI-IAM Bill, Nip Haddonfield, New Jersey Religion Study Club l,2g C.S.M.C. 3,43 Intramural Sports l,2,3,4g Dramatic Club l,2,3,4: Annual Staff, Chrono- logist 4: Inter Nos 4: Choir l,4. B ill, with his great personality, has become one of the best liked members of our class in his four years here. His apparent oratorical ability marks him as a sure prospective success in his chosen state of life. On the field, Nip has proven himself an able foot- ball player. Best of luck to you Bi11, and may God give you the grace to persevere in attaining your ultimate goal. EDMUND DOBBIN Ed Staten Island, New York Day Students' Club l,2,3,4g Annual Staff, Co-Editor 4: Inter Nos l,2,3, Co-Editor 4: Class President 2pTreasurer 33 Varsity Baseball 1,3,4g LV. Basketball 25 Varsity 3.4. Ed , a charter member of his class, has proven him- self an outstanding scholar. A regular on the honor roll, he has also been an enthusiastic participant in all sports. Particularly outstanding on the basketball court, Ed has played on the varsity team two of his four years at the Academy. He has been very active in extracurricular activities, among these Co-Editor of the Inter Nos and also the Augustinian . Knowing you will succeed at anything you undertake, we wish you the best of luck, Ed . 13