Augustinian Academy - Augustinian Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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a0'u4 771540, 'ml' JL., . .vac '. 'i K.b4wu . .434 atvvlv in-4 alnungf J - gym ....aFREsHMEF1f,f-ff. MM 7'f '1'1Z'54. .... f.Z....4.1 42 .2aaw4aM::-7393--rl' ,.a4A-laqinflypqfqg.-.1-gpqga-.4f.J - '24! ?'3'4'. : .z4.zx4 ..z.f. '..2'.-:.f:.f7--ffM-'-f-+-'f'7.z-'- 'f -f 6.4 ' ' f4na44.a-A-4-. A .W When we, the Freshmen Class, fir t entere the Academy, we ere be- wildered by the thought that we too must someday uphold those standards and high ideals which the school has maintained through the years. Our subjects puzzled us at first, but with perseverance and constant study we were given the grace to master them in a short time. Those who showed special ability in the classroom were Thomas Constantino, Joseph Figurelli, John Kruger, Vincent Lieggi, and Lynn Pagliaro. Our talents were not confined to the classroom, and we contributed to the track team such future stars as John Fonss, Michael Marotta, and Kenneth Scanlon. On the J. V. basketball court Lynn Pagliaro, Richard Merenda, and John Dimple displayed their skill, while Carlos Flores, Maurice Murphy, Wil- liarn Demarest, and Peter Brown displayed their strength on the gridiron. As the year closes, we hope that our future years here will be as happy and as successful as this one. May Almighty God bestow His blessings on us, our , and the graduating class of '55. .,fvJ.awvlLLf7a-e2pw-MfQJv,M!, ps..-.,7,....,-.a...f.5..,Z.f.., LEFT T erly, D. I.Russe1l. and M.O'Halloran. QNot 5 P. G.'S Our yearbook would not be complete without a few words about our Post Graduates. These young men have come to Mt. St. Rita's with a very definite purpose in mind. While acquiring the know- ledge necessary to continue on in college, they are preparing to meet the even greater challenge that lies ahead - the life of a priest. Their stay here at the Academy has been one not only of mental development but also of great spiritual accomplishment. These Post Graduates have been given their first taste of the religious life and we sincerely hope that God will give them all the graces nec- essary to continue on in the pursuit of their goal. fy fx y 495' ,wiv yi. '35 ww! ,ffl .li swim--

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VARSITY BASKETBALL BOTTOM. ROW, Left to Right: David Smith, Paul Bocks, James McGarry, Iohn Foote, Richard Gallagher, James Finnegan, SECOND ROW: Kilro Ferretti, manager, Robert Harvey, Edward Martin, Thomas O' Brien, lawrence Seaver, Silvio Fittipaldi, John Semon, Rev. Ezra I. Fenton, O,S,A,, coach. A few weeks after school opened, a meeting was called for all varsity bas- ketball candidates. After many tryouts a team was selected by the coach, Rev. Ezra J. Fenton, O. S. A. On this team there were only three returning letter- men: Thomas O'Brien lcaptainj, Richard Gallagher lco-captainl, and Silvio Fittipaldi. However, many members of last year's Junior Varsity moved up to play on this year's Varsity. They are Lawrence Seaver, John Semon, James McGarry, John Foote, Robert Harvey, and James Finnegan. Two able new- comers are Edward Martin and David Smith. The manager of the squad this year is Kilro Ferretti. The backbone of the team is comprised of Tom O'Brien, Ed Martin, Bob Harvey, and Richard Gallagher. O'Brien and Harvey have supplied the scoring punch of our quintet. The rebounds have been handled very admirably by big Ed Martin and little Richie Gallagher. Lacking sufficient experience, the team has been slow to break into the win- ning column. But the indomitable spirit and enthusiastic cooperation of the members of the team is assurance in itself that the taste of victory will not be denied them. The schedule is as follows: Port Richmond, Nov. 19 ...... away McKee, Jan. 19 ..... . . home McKee, Nov. ZZ ........... away Tottenville, Jan. 21. . . . away Cathedral, Dec. 2 .......... home Cathedral, Feb. Z ...... . . . away St. Peter's, Dec. ll. . .Bklyn Armory New Dorp, Feb. 9 .......... home St. George's, Dec. 13 ....... away Brooklyn Friends, Feb. ll .... home New Dorp, Dec. 21 .... .... a Way Tottenville, Feb. 16 ........ home Alumni, Dec. 29 ........... home St. Peter's, Feb. 25 ........ away Port Richmond, Jan. 12 ...... home K. C. TOURNAMENT.. Bklyn Armory St. Peter's, Jan. 14. . . Bklyn Armory St. John's Prep .......... Feb. 26 30