Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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Catholic Education points out the way to live in harmony with the Will of God and at peace with one's fellow men. SENHIH

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MR. WILLIAM J. WELSH, B. A. 1947 G r a d u a t e d Augustinian Academy 1951 B. A. from St. Francis Col- lege 1953 Instructor of Civics, World History, and English at the Augustinian Academy. ..X. Q X f .. A r Q ' - Qi-5. H L . r . 5 4X- , ffwk s. .::.EX. Nsns ss.. -N 3 f . -X :I .X XX - est . . . , i X R XXX 2 Mg? X 'X5 X X X X XQXX X X is X X S NX? X. XXX XXs ess. sys SQ X X N XX X Q NX X XX X N XX Q X X X X SX Q X X X X S s XX N X X X oss XX s Q X X X X QQ X X QXX X X X XX X X X XX X X 2. X N X X XX Q X ES X X X X X XXX 5. .X 2 XXXs ,.. XXXQSSKX -X 12:81-r' N X5 XX X ' 5 Q is- if . 52-XXX! ' E3 Xw l ' Ayr X55 .f 'S-Fit 1551 1 .X GX.. X.. .X K X ..A X. X XX .. N f -9 ' : X ' X MR.RAYMOND J. VILLANI, M.S. 1943 Graduated Evander Childs High School 1951 B. S. and M. S. from Ford- ham University 1953 Instructor of Algebra, Biol- ogy, Geometry, and Trig- onometry at the Augustinian Academy. Y The pious and kind Sisters, the Daughters of the Most Holy Redeemer, who prepare our food at the Augustinian Academy. DR, E. J. MORRIS M. D. School Physician MRS. JOHN McLERNAN School Secretary 8

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FOUR YEARS In September, 1950, a group of new arrivals was welcomed 1950 at the Academy. Our high school training had begun. We 1951 attacked many new subjects such as Latin, Algebra, and Bi- ology with great eagerness. Before we knew it, the brilliant colors of autumn had faded into ice and snow and we began to feel at home within the walls of Mount Saint Rita, Our Christmas vacation came and wentg soon we were sub- jected to our first real test of mastery in the form of the mid-year examina- tions. The second half of the year proved just as exciting and interesting, as we strove ever onward toward that ultimate goal, our senior year. The months sped quickly by, and just as the world comes alive refreshed and new after the winter, so we returned from our Easter vacation. Suddenly, before our glossy eyes and tired brains, our long-awaited summer vacation appeared and our first year in high school was over. This year helped us to know our classmates better, and to select those who, as class officers, would lead us in our various activities. John Duddy was elected President, Robert Brennan, Vice-president, Arthur Johnson, Secretary, and John Murphy, Treasurer. Moreover, many future stars of the athletic field began to shine, such as Tom Walsh, John Hagemann, Zeph McLean, Al Ziccardi, John Duddy, and George Whitfield. We were confident of many vic- tories in later years. The exalted position was finally reached. The thrill of hold- 1951 ing the reins of authority was evident on our eager faces as 1952 we returned to Mount St. Rita to commence the sophomore year in our scholastic endeavors. Caesar's battles and Geometry with its angles, figures, and theorems, were at first greeted by a confused but determined class. But as the year passed, problems and translations in these subjects became comparatively easy, be- cause of the kindness and patience of our instructors. This year also saw a new addition to our class, Marshall Halphen from Malvern. For class President, we chose Robert Brennan, Vice-president, Bill Faixg the offices of Secretary and Treasurer were filled by Louis Correard and John Murphy, respectively. In the field of sports, several valuable key players were outstanding once more, such as Tom Walsh, Gerald LeMole, John Duddy, Zeph McLean, and Kenneth Saccarog their achievements in base- ball and basketball helped to round out a successful year. Glowing with satisfaction at the completion of our final exams we realized our second year at the Academy had cbme to a close. In the following se- mester, the honors and responsibilities of upper- classmen were to be ours. 10