Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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-nu-5 ,-new Q .2 f E' og. 'J -giopiav- ' Recently the American Augustinians opened their first foreign mission in Japan. At present five zealous priests are laboring to bring the true faith to the Japanese. In 1533, while pro- vincial of the Spanish province of Castile, St. Thomas sent forth the first Augustinian mission- aries to the New World. The seniors now go forth intoa godless and materialistic world armed with the saving truths of their Catholic Faith. E lllli

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134. 997. aamplg A 1 ff. V 156, 7- r 'fl' f ffvfl'-7 ..a?r -gc .g,f1ffy wr. 4. ,Lv 'ff .,a,.'-J fg, MR. RAYMOND I. VILLANI 1943 Graduated Evander Childs High Schoolg 1951 B.S. and M,S. from Fordham University: 1953 In- structor of Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry at the Augustinian Academy, ,H MR. HOWARD I. AUCLAIR 1934 Graduated Holy Ghost Acade- myg194'l B.A. fromVi11anova Uni- versity, 1 M.A. from St. Iohn's Universit gr, 1 54 Instructor of English, tin, nd Spanish at the Augusti a e . gf MR. WILLIAM J. WELSH 1947 Graduated Augustinian Acade- my, 1951 B.A. from St. Francis College: 1953 Instructor of Civics, World History, and English at the Augustinian Academy. 5 wr DR. E. J. MORRIS M.D. School Physician MCLERNAN MRS. School Secretary g DAUGHTERS OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER, whose Motherhouse is in Meadowbrook, Pa., do the cooking at the Augustinian Academy. 8 x N

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FOUR YEARS On September ll, 1951, we, the class of '55, first entered the portals of Augustinian Academy, our minds filled with, and a little frightened by, thoughts of our new life as high school students. Nine members of our class of twenty-nine were embarking on their four years of study and prayer as postulants in the Order of St. Augustine. Our first impressions were all very favorable. We liked the buildings, the teachers, and one another. The first few weeks passed swiftly and soon all traces of timidity or homesickness vanished. We had settled down to our duties and responsibilities. As a result of diligent study, our names ap- peared frequently on the Honor Roll. Our abilities were not, however, confined solely to the class- room. ln sports, Luke Finn, Silvio Fittipaldi, Thomas Hennigan, and Lawrence Seaver showed great promise. Before we realized it the snow came, and with it our long awaited Christmas vacation. The even- ing before we left for home, our class took part in traditional Gaucleamus . Upon our return we were faced with the task of passing our mid-year exams successfully. Base- ball occupied our minds now and we all became ardent fans. Before long spring ushered in our Easter vacation. June was upon us before we realized it, bringing with it the final examina- tions. During these last few weeks we impatiently looked forward to the Grad- uation Banquet and Gaudeamus . After bidding farewell to the Seniors, we prepared to spend an enjoyable summer at home. The summer months passed swiftly and once more Septem- ber was here. We renewed old friendships and acquired new ones. Our numbers were augmented by the arrival of a new classmate, Dave Smith. We were now Sophomores, but the title was accompanied by new and more difficult studies. Our scholastic endeavors were reflected by the outstanding achievements of such students as Gerard Alexin, Laurence Clark, and James McCusker. The fall season was to show our skillful ability on the gridiron. Winter fol- lowed quickly and we returned from our Christmas vacation, refreshed in mind and spirit. After a few weeks of intense study and review, we faced the mid-year exams with con- fidence. With the appearance of spring in all her radiant splendor, the baseball leagues evoked an enthusi- astic response. The last weeks ofschool were spent in prepar- ing for the final examinations. After the exams, the final Gaudeamus and Graduation brought our Sophomore Year to a close. 10