Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1955 We, the Class of '55, realizing that our four years at the ACADEMY have terminated, and whereas we wish to leave certain tokens of remembrance, we do hereby will and bequeath our few remaining posses- sions as follows: To the Juniors we leave the honor and title of SEN- IORS. To the Sophomores we leave our intellecutal abil- ity. To the Freshmen we leave our class spirit. To RILEY, Alexin leaves his supply of chalk. To ROY, Clark leaves his voice. To WALDRON, Finn leaves his job at Twinee's. To HARADA, Fittipaldi, leaves his jinrikisha bus- iness. To SULLIVAN, Johnson leaves his musical back- ground. To BAUER, Hennigan leaves his bouncing walk. To TAYLOR, Martin leaves his spot on Jones' Beach. To the NUNS, McCusker leaves his milk bottles. To THOMPSON, Neubauer leaves his wasted hours at Stech's. To DORAN, O'Brien leaves his riding hat. To GALLAGHER, Rogers leaves his gun and black- jack. - To DOWLING, Scanlon leaves his seat in Greekz To DOLAN, Schenck leaves his tweed suit. To CONNOLLY, Schlesser leaves his well worn locker. To CASSIDY, Shea leaves his home-built all wave receiver. To FLORES, Smith leaves his ping pong talent. To BROWN, Wimmer leaves his beaugiful hair. fs:-.fax -51.322125-fa-,W V ,Q ji-Q

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IN RETROSPECT Two years had already fled away into the past and in Septem- ber, 1953 we returned to the Academy as Juniors. We were pleased to welcome into our ranks Lonny Schenck, Frank Shea, and Joseph Wimmer. Scholastically we were at our best, and names like Gerard Alexin, James McCusker, Michael Scanlon, Frank Shea, and Joseph Wimmer were practically always seen on the Honor Roll. We also exhibited our varied aptitudes in the extra-curricular activities. In the field of the drama, some who contributed to the success of Notre Dame's annual play were Thomas O'Brien, Richard Rogers, and Lonny Schenck. A member of our class, Kevin Johnson, captured first honors in the annual ora- torical contest. Christmas came, and with it a memorable vacation. After our return, the dreaded mid-years loomed on the horizon. Afew weeks of study enabled us to pass the examinations. During the following months our minds turned to baseball. Many class members displayed great capability in this sport. Before long, June arrived together with the final examinations. Our class sponsored the tra- ditional banquet and Gaudeamus for the depart- - ing Seniors. Now only one year remained and we all awaited it with great anxiety. Seniors at last! This is what we have been striving for these past three years and now it seems hardly credible that we've finally attained it. We did not lose any of our old enthusiasm. Indeed, the Senior year finds us participating in even more school activities. During the month of October, the school held a dance under the supervision of Richard Rogers and Peter Schles- ser. It was also evident that our academic status suffered no decline. Some of those who never failed to make the Honor Roll were Michael Scanlon, Frank Shea, and Joseph Wimmer. During the football season Thomas Hennigan, Edward Martin, Peter Schles- ser, and Dave Smith displayed exceptional ability. Basketball soon captured our interest. Seniors on the Varsity included Captain Tom O'Brien, Silvio Fit- tipaldi, Edward Martin, Lawrence Seaver, and David Smith. After the Christmas holidays we settled down to prepare for the mid-year examinations by prayer and study. A gf E e l Spring came, beckoning us all to the baseball Q f 5 diamond. Senior players on the Varsity nine were Luke Finn, Kevin Johnson, Norman Neubauer, and Lonny Schenck. June brought with it the Latin Scrutinium and the final examinations. We are now anxiously awaiting the twenty-fourth of June, at which time we will receive our diplomas. 11

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GERALD ALEXIN Gerry , Ollie Staten Island, N.Y. Day Students Club 1,2,3,4g Sanctuary Society 1,2g Augustinian staff 4, Associate Editorg Inter Nos Staff 2,3,4g Co-Editor 4: Intramural sports 1,2,3,4g Dramatic Club 2. The seniors of '55 beam proudly at having Gerry as their classmate and friend. He has always been an enthusiastic participant in most all extra-curricular activities and social events. Because of his Artistic ability, Gerry was awarded the position of cartoonist in the Inter-Nos and the Augustinian . Ollie considers mathematics as his favorite subject. This should be a great asset to him since he is planning on Engi- neering as his career. With your great perseverance and amiable character, Jerry , we feel sure that you will succeed in your chosen field. l l ff its , ' lt ll . if ifffwv ' r jj QW Ji, M AW fy ,i M 1 ,.fll'U!fA al! Am G14 ip , M QU . I 4 LAURENCE CLARK Larry Philadelphia, Pa. C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4g Dramatic Club 1,2,3.4: Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4g Inter Nos 3.4, Co-Editor 4g Augustinian Staff, Asso- ciate Editor 4: Class Officer, President 3, Vice President 4. Since the day Larry first set foot inside these hallowed halls, he has been conspicuous among his fellow classmates for his untiring perseverance. Larry 's leadership and intelligence have been shown count- less times since his freshman year. He won the Religion Essay award in his freshman and sophomore years and the General Excellence medal in his sophomore year. He has taken charge of every entertainment sponsored by his class. To you, Larry , we all offer our sincerest wishes to follow out the holy profession to which you are so nobly aspiring. . Q ' .1 .a ' .1-f . ., 1 .,' J, -K, f ,ff I , I Yr, r . X 4, J Q.- f 'lf - ' 1 - 'Qs' 1 ff' , in I 1 .I .fn I I -, , Y r. . , ,f f I,-, Y . 1 I jr. ',f'.1' N! ,af ' -M,-.fx I ',1' -ff 'I v :I If '6' I r ff -V 4' , -, JV! , 1,..-. ' I , ' v we v' - f sf' ' , - ' '-Af ,. . -. ' , ' , . 4 i. If if , 4 , 'I ,Eiga ' f V 1 ' ' , . I 1 7 ' ' ' - .V 'A' IA. I f vvf v H 'J 1 ,, L CN OL.: , f .1--1 ' - ,rf s 1 i V V 1 I - 1, N 13 9 I