Fordham Preparatory School - Ramkin Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

Notes for the 1941 volume:

This page includes Vin Scully, baseball broadcaster who spent 67 seasons calling games for the LA Dodgers.

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1941 volume:

The 1941 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW YORK CITY RAM ARCHBISHOP JOHN HUGHES Founder of Fqrdham University KIN iFnmmirii hi the tempestuous, historic year of 1941 Fordham Prep celebrates its hundredth anniversary. IPs a long time,—one hundred years; the world has changed, the earth's face has been redrawn by the force of man and then redrawn again, great men have died and new ones have risen to lake their place. History has been made in the last turbulent century. But Fordham Prep has remained the same. One hundred years have blown past its portals, rustled in and out of its windows, forced weary ivy up its sturdy walls. Put Fordham Prep has remained the same. True, the times have necessi- tated changes in its plant, and age has forced wholesale changes in its personnel, but, though the little building on Rose Hill might crumble and fall before the temper of the elements, the spirit that is Fordham Prep, the spirit that has been inculcated into the hearts and minds of its students by the Jesuits,—the wisdom, integrity, courage and love of (rod which makes the real Catholic gentleman,—that spirit, please God, will never change. It must live forever. It can falter, waver, stumble,—but it can never die. i 9 4 i RAM REVEREND JAMES J. REDMOND. SJ. Principal KIN Sfiitrattnn AT THE OUTSET OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR, THE JESUIT LIST OF TRANSFERS SENT TO FORDHAM FREP A NEW PRINCIPAL. REVEREND JAMES J. REDMOND, S.J. HE CAME FROM A DISTANT CITY AND A DIF- FERENT SCHOOL TO A NEW CITY AND A STRANGE SCHOOL. THERE EXISTED FOR HIM THE TASK OF MEETING AND WINNING OVER FIVE HUNDRED NATURALLY HOSTILE YOUNG HEARTS. BUT THE TERM HAD SCARCELY BEGUN WHEN FATHER RED- MOND’S DISARMING SMILE AND HIS INIMITABLE, “HELLO FRIEND”, WERE FAMILIAR FEATURES AROUND SCHOOL. MINGLING WITH THE STUDENTS, ENCOURAGING THEM IN THEIR STUDIES AND AC- TIVITIES AND W'AXING EVER VIGOROUS IN MAT- TERS OF PREP SPIRIT, FATHER REDMOND HAS TAKEN OVER OUR CASTLE BY STORM. THEREFORE, TO THE MAN WHOSE PRIME DESIRE IS TO SEE FORDHAM PREP A RADIANT STAR IN THE HEAVEN OF SCHOLASTIC, ATHLETIC, AND SPIRITUAL ACHIEVEMENT—TO FATHER JAMES J. REDMOND, S.J., WE DEDICATE THIS CENTENARY ISSUE OF THE RAMKIN. Front entrance of St. John’s Hall (Preparatory department of St. John’s College—Fordham I in 1891. showing a group of Junior Cadets. RAM KIN CONTENTS CAMPUS FACULTY SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS _ GLEANINGS I 9 4 1 RAM KIN Kl FACULTY RAM ki THE hundredth anniversary of our inception, we the Faculty of Fordham Preparatory School, greet you. Many years have passed and much has been done since Archbishop Hughes instituted Fordham in 1811 with little more than a few lonely acres of ground and an unlimited trust in God as his assets. Since 1847, when the Kentucky Jesuits came to St. John's College (the present Fordham as you doubtless know) our identity has been merged with that of the Society of Jesus and we have closely followed the ideals and the methods of Ignatius. To speak here solely as the Faculty of the Prep is rather difficult, since before the separation of the Preparatory School from Fordham College about the time of the last war, the same teachers served them both. The educational system at Fordham. borrowed through Canada from the French Jesuits, was something like this. College was an eight-year affair, composed of Rudiments, Third, Second, and First Grammar and the higher classes of Class es Belles-Lettres, Rhetoric and Philosophy; of these the first four corresponded to the present preparatory course, but the entire eight grades were regarded as an integral unit. Thus, in the old days, a boy of eleven (for higher education began early in those days) was as much a student of St. John’s College as a young man of twenty-one. Our curriculum has remained fairly standardized throughout the decades, although many other drastic changes have been made. For one thing, Fordham Preparatory no longer has its military training as was the case a few decades ago, when the boys from the Preparatory Division marched proudly beside their elder College cousins in the vaunted Fordham Corps of Cadets. Then, too, we are now a day school and have lw en since the Great War. In the years berore, however, boarders comprised the majority of our students, the younger boys residing in St. John's Hall, while the older fellows lived in Hughes Hall (erected about 18901 and its early predecessor, a three-story brick edifice topped by a small clock-tower. For decades ours was the most important unit of Fordham and as late as 1915, the College roster read: 192 students in Fordham College, 72 in the short-lived Grammar School embracing the fifth to eighth grades, and 437 in the prep. Father Dolan was our first distinct Principal, and lie has been succeeded by Fathers Guenther, Bona, and Redmond. As Jesuit teachers, bred in the tradition of Ix yola and the “Ratio Studiorum”, formation rather than information has been our constant goal. We believe that education is something far more than a mere distribution of facts, that it is, in reality, a highly important period of life in which one's entire outlook, principles and ideals are formed. We believe that the purpose of true education is not to give an untrained mind a mass of these facts to do with whft it will, but rather to guide and build that mind to be a fervent member of the Church and a steadfast follower of the just state, as well. This, to our mind, will always constitute the perfect Christian, liberal edu- cation. For almost a hundred years at Fordham and four hundred throughout the world, we have had an abiding faith in it and we feel that the virtue and success of our students has forever proved us in the right. KIN RAM REVEREND ROBERT I. CANNON. S.J. President REVEREND ARTHUR V. SHEA. S.J. Prefect of Discipline RAM REVEREND WILLIAM T. TALLON. S.J. Student Counsellor Rev. Leonard V. Abbott, S.J. Professor of History Rev. Francis X. Curley. S.J. Professor Senior Classics Rev. Anthony N. Glaser, S.J. Professor of Public Speaking Rev. Alfred A. Purcell, S.J. Professor of English Rev. Aloysius M. Torre. S.J. Professor of Junior Classics 17 RAM Rev. James M. Murphy. S.J. Professor of Freshman Classics Rev. Joseph B. O'Connell, S.J. Professor of Senior Classics Mr. William V. Bangcrt, SJ. Professor of Freshman Classics Mr. James G. Blewett, S.J. Professor of History 18 Mr. John J. Songster. S.J. Professor of Modern Language KIN Mr. Herbert J. Clancy. SJ. Professor of Sophomore Classics Mr. Vincent B. Ryan. S.J. Professor of Freshman Classics Mr. Bernard T. McElroy. S.J. Professor of Freshman Classics Mr. William L. Reilly. SJ. Professor of Freshman English 19 James P. Mel i can, M.A. Professor of Mathematics RAM Patrick J. Shea, M.A. Professor of Mathematics Edward P. Dunne, A.B. Professor of Physics Harry L. McDonough, A.B. Professor of Mathematics 20 Albert T. Kirchner, M.A. Professor of Junior Classics KIN John W. Lyttle. B.S. Professor of Mathematics Rudolph L. Ilanish. M.A. Professor of Modern language Francis J. Scanlon, A.B. Physical Instructor Francis I . Morgan, M.A. Professor of English RAM Andrew A. Zaccaznino. M.A. Professor of Modern Language Martin F. Hcssion. A.B. Professor of Modern iMnguagc Joseph A. Trimarco. A.B. Professor of Senior Classics Arthur F. Starrs. A.B. Registrar 22 Francis T. Leddy, A.B. Assistant Registrar KIN SENIORS WE ARE the Seniors of Fordham Preparatory School. This June will see us leave Hughes Hall as perhaps the hundredth Prep graduating class. We have no way of knowing exactly, for the old records have been lost and, too, there were no “graduations” from what corresponded to the preparatory school during approxi- mately the first three-quarters of the Fordham century. Going from First Grammar to Classics, one simply passed from one class to another. During the last ten decades, our predecessors have gone on to enter almost every profession, almost every business, almost every trade. For we of Fordham have long prided ourselves on being a cross-section—a Catholic and, at present, an urban cross-section, we admit—but nonetheless a fairly representative picture of American life. Our men have gone, far above their quota, to assist in the ministry of God. They have succored the ailing and the weak, they have pleaded at the bar of justice, they have guarded our land in the firing-line, they have catered to her welfare in the public service, they have advanced her prosperity in the field of business, they have amused her in the sporting and entertainment world and they have furthered her culture in the realm of the arts. Although the Prep is now a day school, the not-too-far distant past when it flourished as a boarding institution has given us alumni from most of the states of the South and Northeast, from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Martinique and many other countries of the hemisphere. Our men are scattered throughout the nation and the world. All have attained a goodly measure of success and many have risen to the heights. Of this, of our traditions, of our teachers, of our heritage—we of the Class of 1941 are justly proud. But it is not in them that we claim distinction—for too many other schools possess the same. Rather it is in the type of foundation that we and all before us have been deemed worthy to receive—a Catholic, Jesuit, liberal education. In a day of wildly-fluctuating values, we are thankful that ours has been a sound instruction whose value has been proved by one hundred years of glorious trial, an instruction basically the same as it was a century ago—the wisdom of the ancients, the masterpieces of the language and the voice of the Church. With such an armament, we defiantly face the battle to come. We do not fear. 1 9 4 1 ALPHONSUS CHARLES APUZZO “An K.R.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Grand Knight 1, 2, 4; Consultor 1, 2, 4; Dramatics 4; Ramkin 4; Class President 1, 2, 3; Inter- class Athletics 1, 2; Tennis 2. FRANCIS JOSEPH BEISSEL “Baron” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 3; Ramkin 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RAM 24 KIN ROBERT JOSEPH BOLTZ “Bob K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics 4; Debating 3, President 4; Shake- speare Academy 4; Class President 2. EDWARD FRANCIS BRESLIN “Muscles” “Eddie K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; St. John's Berchman Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3; Varsity Football 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ramkin Dance 4; Baseball 4; Class Pres- ident 1. 25 RAM EDWARD FRANCIS BRETT “ f lgtts” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics 4; Ram KIN 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Athletic Council 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 2, 3. JAME “Jung K.B.S. 1, 2, 3 John Borchina i RamKIN 3, 4; 4; Art Club 1 1, 2, 3, 4; Trac 4; Boxing 1. BROCK h'g Jim yj, 2, 3, 4; St. 2, Consultor; thletic Council rclass Athletics 3; Tennis 2, 3, JOSEPH IGNATIES BROCK “Joe K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2; Ramkin Dance 4; J. V. Basketball 3, arsity 4. 26 KIN DONALD JOHN BROWN “Don” K.B.S. 2, 3, 4; Class President 2, 3; Class Treasurer 4; Interclass Athletics 2, 3, 4. GEORG K.B.S. 1, 2,; ity 4; Athlct leader 3, 4; Inftrcl Track 1, 2, 3. BULL iglit 1, 2; Sodal- amkin 4; Cheer letics I, 2, 3, 4; RAM THOMAS PATRICK CANAVAN ‘Tom” k. B.S. 1, 2, 3, Grand Knight 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, Consultor 4; Dramatics 4; Debating 2, 3, 4; Shakespeare Academy 3, 4; Ram kin 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Treasurer 4; Class President l, 3, 4. DONALD FRANCIS CLARK K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; Ass't Basket ball Manager 3; Basketball Manager 4. 28 KIN ROBERT EUGENE COFFEY “Bob” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 4. JOHN K.B.S. 1, 2, 2, 3, Vice 4; Band class Athletics 2; Debating 1, Academy Club 1; Inter- JAMES WILLIAM CONKLIN “Jim” “C” K.B.S. 2, 3, 4; Sodality 3; Dramatics 4; Ramkin Dance 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 29 RAM JAMES LOUIS CONWAY “Pencils’ K.B.S. 3, 4; Dramatics, Stage Crew 4; Tennis 3, 4. K.B.S. 1, 2; Interclass Arts 2; JAMES JOSEPH CREAMER “Ben” “Doc” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Debating 3, 4; Ramkin 3; Student Council 3; Band 2; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 30 KIN JOHN THOMAS CUSACK “Jack” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Ass’t Prefect 4, Head Usher 4; Pardow Debating 2; Athletic Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 4; Football Manager 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, 1, 2; Interclass , 2, 3, 4; Band Track 3, 4. ROBERT JOHN CUSICK “Hack” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Athletic Council 4; Glee Club 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3, Captain 4; J. V. Base- ball 2. 31 WILLIAM EDWARD DONOHUE “Ducky” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 3; Debating 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. RAM 32 KIN WILLIAM HENRY DOWNS “Bur K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2; Debating 1, 2; Cheerleader 3, Manager 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID Athletics 1, 2, WILLIAM PAUL DUNWORTH “Biir K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 4; Dramatics 4; Debating 3; Industrial Arts 1, 2; Inter- class Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4. 33 RAM ROBERT BENEDICT EDELMANN “£ T K.B.S. 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4. THOMA mont K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, r 2, Grand Knight 2; Sodality 1, 1; Athletic Council 4; Cl letic Council 4; J. V. Base 2, 3; Glee Clu CIS FALLON 2, 3; Elocution 3, 4; Student President Ath- Athletics 1, 2, 3, V. Basketball 1, J. MICHAEL PATRICK FEELEY “Mike” K.B.S. 3, 4; Football 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 3; Swimming 3, 4. 34 KIN FREDERICK CHARLES FINK “Freddie” k.B.S. 3, 4; Sodality 3, 4; Ramkin 4; Band 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, cil 4; Interclass 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Athletic Coun- 2, 3, 4; Track Track. ROBERT FRANCIS FOLEY “Bob” “Colonel” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Organist 1, 2, 3, 4; Shakespeare Academy 4; Ramkin 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Interclass Ath- letics 1, 2, 3. 35 RAM THOMAS RAYMOND FOLEY “Ray” K.B.S. 3, 4; Ramkin 4; President of Senior Class; Class Secretary 3; Student Council 4; Interclass Athletics 3, 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, Senior 1, 2, 3, 4. FOX 1, 2; Secretary Athletics BERNARD FRANCIS FRENCH “Bernie” “Barney” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, Usher 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, Captain 4; Tennis 4. 36 KIN GEORGE AUSTIN GARDNER “Feels” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, I; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Dramatics •I; Athletic Council 4; Glee Club 2; Inter- class Athletics I, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 1, 2; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4. THOMAS 4; Debating 1, 1, 2, 3, 4; Manager 3; K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 2; Band 1, 2; Football 3; Basketball FRANK BRAY GIBNEY “Bull” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Jesuit Oratorical Contest 2; Elocution Contest 1, 2, 4; Ramkin 2, 3, Editor 4; Athletic Councilman 1, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4. 37 RAM JOSEPH FRANCIS GIEGERICH “Bluebeard' “Bohemian Joe” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Grand Knight 2, 3; Ass’t Supreme Grand Knight 4; Sodality 1; Consultor 3; Ass’t Prefect 2, 4; Class Treas- urer 2; Dramatics Vice-President 3; President 4; Debating 2; Athletic Councilman 1, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Athletic Council 4; Ram- kin 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, Sodality 1, 4; Interclass 2, 3, 4. GILLERAN Knight 4; Athletic Council 3, 4; Track 1, EREDERICK JOSEPH GOEBELER K.B.S. 3, 4; Ramkin 4; Interclass Athletics 3, 4. 38 KIN ROBERT FEELEY GOMPRECHT “Gompo” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2; Dramatics 3, 4; Debating 1, 2, 3, 4; Shakespeare Academy 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Man- ager 3; Athletic Council 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Ram KIN Dance 4; Classical Academy 4; Class Treasurer 3. EDWARD GALVIN GRIFFIN “Crrf’ K.R.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Manager 4. 39 RAM GEORGE BERNARD GUARINO “Gee” “George” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Manager Track Team 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. HENRY FRANCIS HAMMER “Harry” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Kamkin Staff Photographer 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Football 3; Track 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 40 KIN DONALD JOSEPH HART “Do i” K.B.S. 2, 3, 4; Grand Knight; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Consultor 2, 3, 4; Shakespeare Academy 4; Art Club 1; Football 1; Swimming 2; Dramatics 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, Athletics 1, 3, 4; Interclass 4; Boxing 2. MARTIN EMMET HOLBROOK “Radical Marly'” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics 4; Vice-President of Senior; Debating 2; Athletic Council 4; Student Council 1, 4; Classical Academy 1, Grand Knight 4; Con- suitor 4; Ramkin 4; Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 2, 3; J. V. Basketball 3. 41 RAM EDWARD JOHN JENNINGS “Hitler” K.B.S. 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Debating 3, 4; President Debating Society 4; Shakespeare Academy 3, Vice President 4; Interclass Athletics 3. HENRY BYRON JOHNSON “Johnny” “Hank” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; Base- ball Manager 2, 4; Interclass Athletics 3, 4. 42 THOMAS NEVILLE JOHNSON “Nev” “Johnny” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3; Debating 2; Class Officer 1, 3, 4; Ramkin 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 4; Track 3. ROGER K.B.S. 1, 2. 2, 3, 4; St. Athletics 1, 2, ming 4. 4; Debating 1, 1; Interclass 2, 3, 4; Swim- WALTER THOMAS KANE “Killer” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Debating 2, 3; Secretary Athletic Council 4; Class Vice-President 3; Ramkin 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; J. V. Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Base- ball 4. 43 RAM JAMES BERNARD KEANE “Jim” “Jimmy” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, Usher 4; Sodality 2, 3, Treas- urer, Usher 4; Debating 3; Shakespeare Academy 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES 4 K.B.S. 1, 2, 3 Dramatics 4; letic Council1 class Athletics Swimming 2; D KEEGAN tcli” 2, 3, Usher 4; President Ath- nt 1, 2, 3; Inter- aseball 1, 2, 3, 4; JOHN ROBERT KILSHEIMER “Baron” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 4; Consultor 2; Grand Knight 3; Ramkin 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 1. 44 KIN JAMES HERMAN LINK “Jim” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4. EDWARD 3; Debating 1, 3, Vice-Presi JOSEPH WILLIAM LUCCA “Barrymore” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Debating 3; Ramkin 3, 4; Intcrclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 45 RAM JOSEPH FRANCIS McCAFFREY “Joe” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 4; IUmkin Dance 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 4. JOHN THOMAS McGROGGAN “Sleepy” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1. 2, 3, 4; Indus- trial Arts 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 2, 3; J. V. Basketball 3. 46 KIN ANTHONY PATRICK McHUGH ‘Ton ’ K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 2. FRANCIS K.B.S. 1, 2, Class 3, 4. Stage Crew 4; Athletics 1, 2, GERALD CHARLES McNAMARA “Mac” K.B.S. 3, 4; Art Club 1, 2; Interclass Ath- letics 1, 2, 3; Football 4; Baseball 4; Swim- ming 2, 4; Boxing 1, 2. 47 RAM THOMAS ADRIAN McNAMARA ‘Tom” “Mac” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; Class Vice-President 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2. 3, 4; Track Manager 3. CHARLES MAGRUDER MATTINGLY “Chuck” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics 2, 3, President 4; Debating 1, 2, 3, 4; Elocution Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Ramkin 3, 4; Jesuit Oratorical Contest 3; Athletic Council Secretary 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 48 Km DANIEL BERNARD MEADE “Danny” Dapper Dan” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 4; Debating 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 2. EDWIN DINGWALL MULLEN “Little Brutus” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Classical Academy 1, 2. 49 RAM JOHN PATRICK MULLIGAN “Stew” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Supreme Grand Knight; Usher 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Prefect; De- bating 3, 4; Ramkin 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4. JOHN FRANCIS NEVILLE “Jonnie” “Ty” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Ass’t Sacristan 2. 3; Consultor 4; Debating 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 4. 50 KIN ROBERT EMMET O’BRIEN “O’ ?” “Bob” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4: Sodality 2, 3, 4; Organist 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, Vice-President 4; Shakespeare Academy 3, President 4; Classi- cal Academy 2. 4; Ramkin 3, 4; Debating 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1, 2; Interclass Ath- letics 1, 2, 4. Knight 3; 1, President 3, 4; Inter- 1, 2, Presi- MARET K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, Student 2, 3, 4; class Athletics 1, dent 3, 4. THOMAS JOSEPH PATERACKI “Pat” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 1, 2,; Ramkin 1, 2; Basketball 4; Track 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1. 2, 3, 4; Ramkin Dance 4; Class President 1, 2. 51 RAM DAVID ROBERT PETERSON “Pete” K.B.S. I; Interclass Athletics 3, 4; Basketball Co-Captain 4; Ramkn Dance 4. K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, Usher doW Interclass PRIOR Ass’t Sacristan Academy 4; Par- Club 1, 2, 3; 3, 4; Swimming 2. LAWRENCE JOSEPH REDMOND “Larry” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Grand Knight; Sodality Consultor 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Debating 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 1, 2. 3; Band 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 2, 4; J. V. Baseball 1, 3; J. V. Basketball 3. 52 KIN FRANK L. REUSCHE “Dudy” “Frank” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Grand Knight 2, 3, 4; Class Consultor 2, 3, 4; Debating 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 2; Track 4. Sodality 1, 2, 3. WILLIAM K.B.S. 1, 4; 3, 4; Secretary 1, JOSEPH JAMES SCHLIiNKERT “Shiir “Joe” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Shakespeare Academy 4; Interclass Athletics 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 3. 53 RAM FRANK ANTHONY SCOLARO “Shank” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ramkin 4; Ramkin Dance 4; Interclass Athletics I, 2. MICHAEL JOSEPH SHEAHAN “Mike” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; Inter- class Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4. 54 KIN JOHN BENCH MANS SHIELDS “Johnnie” “J.B.” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3; St. John Berchmans' Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Ramkin 4; Class Vice-President 3; Track 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Base- ball 3; Basketball 4 FRANCIS MARTIN SPIEGEL “Baron” “Spieg” K.B.S. 1. 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 1, 2. 55 RAM THOMAS VALENTINE STACK “ Ice” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4. DALE K.B.S. 1, Interclass ANDREW PAUL STI UN WEISS “Dutch” “Slimy” Sodality 2; Class President 3; Ramkin 3, 4; J. V. Baseball 3; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. STANNARD 56 KIN CORNELIUS FRANCIS SULLIVAN “Neil” Sully' K.B.S. I, 2, 3, 4; Head Usher; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Second Ass’t Prefect; Class President 1, 4; Vice-President 2; Dramatics 3; De- bating 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Shakespeare Academy 3; President 4; Ham kin 2. 3; Edi- tor-in-Chief 4; Student Council 1, 4; Art Club 2. GERARD EMMANUEL TRAUMCLLER “Gerry” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4. 57 RAM VINCENT ALBERT VITALE “Vinnie” “VC9 K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 4; Debating 1, 2; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1. WILLI AN K.B.S. 1, 2, 3 Knight 1, 4; 3; Dramatics Council 4; Football Man 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader Stage Crew 1 _2 Club 2. ERT WALZ tie AH 1, 2, 3, 4; Grand Debating 1, 2, kin 4; Athletic Manager 1, 2; class Athletics 1, rack Team 1, 2; ce-President Glee BENJAMIN EVERETT WEEKS “Big Ben” K.B.S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Consultor 2, 3; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Consultor 2, 3; Class President 1. Class Treasurer 2, 3; Art Club 1; Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Track 2, 3, Captain 4. 58 Vk7E ARE the classes of Fordham Preparatory School. If you turn these leaves, you will see us as we are today, but perhaps you would like to know some- thing of us as we were many years ago. Ours has always been a record of carefree comeradeship, as generations of great teachers have guided us toward the ideals of Catholicism and Americanism. The passing years have changed us in many respects, hut in us all the Fordham tradition has flourished and grown great. Our growth has been steady. For a long time, we composed two-thirds of the entire College, and though our elder Rose Hill cousins will not readily admit it, on the athletic field we handed the college boys many a defeat. Until the time of the last war, the great majority of us boarded at Fordham. We were grouped in two divisions, according to age and maturity,—Second and Third (the older boys of the College composed First). Second embraced the boys from fourteen to seventeen, while Third included those under fourteen. Every day we began with early Mass, breakfast and then a round of classwork, study periods and two long recesses that was broken only by midday dinner, and supper. Early to bed, early to rise was our rule of life. We were seldom permitted off the grounds, and then only in supervised company,—perhaps for one of the hikes we took through the charming surrounding countryside that has now disappeared forever. There was a refreshment store run by a lay Brother and this, you may be sure, was eagerlv patronized throughout the day. Our recreation was manifold and various, indeed. In the winter we skated on the ponds located near the present site of Fordham Hospital and tobogganed on the larse slide about the property, while in the warmer weather baseball, handball, tennis, and track and field events (there was a track meet on every big holiday) occupied our athletic calendar. And then there were the hikes through the pleasant farm land part of which is now occupied by the Botanical Gardens. Saints’ days were always occasions for great celebration, as well as special devotion to the holy per- sons themselves. The standard of our scholarship, then as now, was very high and evidences of this are given in the announcements of early catalogues, one, for example, offering a prize to the member of First Grammar (roughly equivalent to Fourth Year) who could prepare and stand an examination in the entire Aeneid. (And the competitors, we are told, were quite numerous.) We lived in dormitories for the first years of our course, since private rooms were the privilege of upper-classmen alone. Conveniences were few and many a winter day we would arise at 6:30 to find the wash-basin covered with a thick coating of ice. But we seldom complained, for we were young and life was good. Such are a few vignettes of our life years ago. The times have changed indeed, but our spirit has remained the same. At present it is a spirit of youth and joy and carefree pleasure. We pray that in the future it will be a spirit which shall win battles for Christ. 59 RAM Thomas F. Fallon................................................. President Daniel Bernard Meade........................................ Vice-President Neville I. Johnson .............................................. Secretary James J. Creamer..................................................Treasurer INSTRUCTORS Rev. Francis X. Curley, S.J. Mr. Harry B. Furay, S.J. Rev. Leonard V. Abbott, S.J. Mr. Martin F. Hession Mr. Francis V. Morgan Class History - - 4A TK) MANY young Americans 1937 was just a newer year than 1936, but to a group of young hoys, numbering about forty and stili in their early teens, 1937 was not merely a new year, hut a new era—an era which was to carry them through the metamorphosis from boyhood to young manhood. None of us will ever forget our timid dehut into Prep School life. A bizarre congregation of wide-eyed, none- too-confident adolescents we must have formed, standing awkwardly in the aisle of the gym. each young nervous face a stranger to its neighbor. . . . “Hey, fella what’s- yaname and whereyafrom?” “Bull from O.L.M. what’syrs?” “Johnson from St. Brendan’s” was the trend of the dialogue, rapid-fire questions shot at smiling Freshies. “Some gym, huh Santini?” “I’ll say, Donohue, nothing like this in Elementary.” Then silence, and our high school careers had begun. Father Bona was standing on the platform. His warm welcome chased the uncomfortable frigidity from our awed frames. And the group was divided and assigned rooms, our section becoming 1A. Soon we were practically scampering up the rear stairs behind Fr. Bellwoar, 60 KIN our first “officiar’, to the fourth floor. “Boy, some climb,” piped a screechy voice in the front. And proud we became as Freshies, with every merit banner available brightening our room. It was zealous Fr. Bellwoar who instilled in us the Prep Spirit as well as a thorough but somewhat distasteful knowledge of “Dooge’s Latin Gram- mar. But then, we did have “Treasure Island which compensated for the strangely absent thrills in “Bacculus, the Centurian.” (“Veni, mater, celeriter, veni.”) Nineteen thirty-eight donned a more sombre veil throughout the world. It was the year wherein a modern New' York Saint departed from our midst—the death of our beloved Cardinal Mayes. But, despite everything, we of Section A became Sophs. Distinctive personalities were advancing to the fore. Acquaintanceships developed into confirmed friendships. “Wee Willie” Walz was the mascot of every team from Track to Football. Ed Brett became a happy addition to our carefree class. We were beginning to feel quite superior until we found that “Caesar in Gaul” and Greek were dampening our sophistication. But l eing Mr. Clancy’s first class and loving every minute of it, bolstered our decreasing confidence. And who of us can ever forget the delightful periods with Mr. Smith. Nineteen thirty-nine mourned the passing of the weary hut indomitable interpreter of Christ’s doctrine—Pope Pius XI, who shone with a saintly brilliance in the midst of evil and hate. It marked the reception of Cardinal Pacelli as Pius XII, and it made us Juniors. Xenophon and Mr. Mannish guided us over a trying Anabasis, while Mr. Delaney and Fr. Purcell made English classes astonishingly bright. But Cicero was unappreciated by our puzzled minds, despite Mr. Flattery’s valiant attempts in making it plausible. Mr. Hession did much to make French as interesting as reported (hut you had best ignore our accents), and somehow or other, Bluebeard was a riot in French,—until finals. Boh Cusick was representing us on the basketball courts. And Maret Panzenbeck, our star musician, had been elected President of the hand. Me and Neil Sullivan were contributing to the Bamkin, while Jim Creamer and Joe Lucca were indubitably the class Jesters. Nineteen forty, as far as history is concerned, turned out to be a prize mess, with all the suffering abroad, of which our headlines daily screamed. At least we were consoled by the fact that the farthest it got in America was to the point of discussion. Homer and Vergil became more than annoying, but Fr. Curley and Mr. Furay soothed our disconcerted minds somewhat. Mr. Morgan kept Macbeth and Shakespeare from overwhelming us. George Gardner was making the points add up on the Basketball courts while Marty Holbrook startled us all by turning radical whenever the govern- ment proposed a new bill. The odd thing was that he was usually accurate in his opinions and proud we were, so well represented in religious life with Jack Mulligan prefecting Our Lady's Sodality. Nor would prepsters’ memories he complete without the recollections of the handsome hut unidentical Meade twins, the Meades, nor the antics of our modern hillbilly, Eddie Brett. Nineteen-forty brought the Prep a new- principal, Fr. Hedmond, who has the fighting spirit so reminiscent of Fr. Bellwoar. Long may he reign. The years indeed have flown from us all too quickly, though they shall never be forgotten. May our reunions be frequent and our friendships secure, as in future years we recall our fours most solidly—packed years of youth at the school of schools—Fordham Prep. Neii. F. Sullivan, ’41 61 RAM 4B Thomas P. Canavan ............................................. President JOSEPH F. Giecerich ...................................... Vice-President Robert J. Boltz ............................................... Secretary Frederick C. Fink ............................................. Treasurer Rev. L. V. Abbott, S.J. Rev. F. X. Curley, S.J. Mr. E. P. Dunne INSTRUCTORS Mr. F. P. Morgan Mr. J. A. Trimarco Mr. A. A. Zaccacnino “Much have I travelPd in the realms of gold And many goodly states and kingdoms seen; Round many western islands have I been Which bards in fealty to Apollo hold.” i kUR long voyage is ended! Before us awaits a strange new harbor. The port of graduation introduces us to an entirely different world. Four years ago when we embarked upon this journey we were a green crew of carefree youth. Now at its termination we find ourselves young men. giving thought to what the future holds in store for us. But before we part to explore this new land and to seek out our individual places in it. let us pause to look hack over the log of our voyage. 1937 — The first year we spent in the Prep was a most enjoyable one for two reasons. Those two reasons were in the persons of Father Bellwoar and Mr. Morgan. We cannot hope, travel where we may, to ever meet two more understanding 62 kl teachers. Father Bellwoar’s animated Latin lectures when he “knocked it in” and w'e “got it cold”, and the stories of Mr. Morgan, which enlivened otherwise dull periods, were sources of pleasure then, as their memory is now. When we were not following Bacculus the Centurion or looking for unknown X s, Varsity and class teams and the school play claimed our attention. In the latter. “The Taming of the Shrew”, “Jim” Brock became the first of our class to enter the Thespian art. Thus with the annual outing and the final examinations behind us, we left Freshman Year and passed on to—1938 • - Sophomore Year With the beginning of our second year, a marked change came over us. Squeaky, high-pitched voice began to deepen, the “boys in knickers” of first year came to school with long trousers, and that humorous air of budding manhood showed itself as we, newly-made Sophomores, looked down upon the lowly Freshmen. Activities about the Prep became more attractive and John Diegmann and “Ben” Weeks began hammering in the Industrial Arts Club, while “Joe Barrymore” Giegerich went before the footlights, playing a triple role in “L’Aiglon”. 1939 — As Juniors we had one chief desire and that was a simple one, namely to become Seniors. With this dream in mind we worked hard and played hard and, except for the loss of Mr. Delaney through sickness, we had a happy time of it. We had an “all out” movement this year in extracurricular activities. “Ed, basso profundo” Mullen won a prize for his part in “The Comedy of Errors”, ’ Jack McGeveran and “Jim” Brock joined the Sanctuary Society, “Ed” Lonergan, “Bob” Boltz, and “Tom” Canavan became disciples of the “Great Bard in the Shakespeare Academy, and George Guarino, “Ben” Weeks, Joe Giegerich, and “Jim” Brock beat down the cinders on the track. On the famous “quad” our equally famous interclass stars Walter Kane and “Andy, Skish” Stirnweiss were always on hand with their “razzle-dazzle” trick plays, usually hatched out during the Latin period. We had an addition to our crew early in this year with Fred Fink taking a berth with us and immediately joining his “side-kick”, “Baron” Frank Beissel in making sweet music in the Prep band. And so with the rustic of turning pages our log brings us to 1910 and Senior year. When at last wc became Seniors, we found something new toward which to look, graduation! And dreaming of this glorious day we passed through the fourth year. Through Virgil’s Stygian groves and winding waters we went, suffering many head- aches with Aeneas in the underworld. Through the fundamentals of Physics we groped, grasping the guiding hand of Mr. Dunne, through pages and pages of French and English literature and then suddenly it was over. No longer will we gather in the Physics “Lab” and take those familiar seats. No more to hear those lightning translations of “Al Apuzzo, or the quips of John Brady and “Jack” McGeveran, no more broken French from “Monsoor” Brock, no more puns from Walter Kane. No longer shall we gather in the classrooms, the locker room and the gym for our log hook has closed, our journey is at an end. To the Prep, our teachers, and all our friends and companions of these four years we now bid a fond adieu—We shall not say good-bye, for although we must now part company, our hearts will ever lie joined in friendship. Thomas P. Canavan, ’ll 63 RAM 4C Charles E. Keegan ........................................... President Edward F. BRESLIN....................................... Vice-President Edward J. Jennings .......................................... Secretary Bernard F. French ........................................... Treasurer INSTRUCTORS Rev. J. B. O’Connell, S.J. Rev. W. T. Tallon, SJ. Mr. M. F. Hession Rev. L. V. Abbott, S.J Mr. J. A. Trimarco Mr. R. L. Nanism 'fl ’ANY will recall the year 1937 as the date of the destruction of the Zeppelin, Hindenburg, others as the year when Amelia Earhart, foremost aviatrix in the world, was lost at sea. still others when George VI was crowned King of Fmgland. succeeding his brother, who abdicated for “the woman I love”. Those who dote on the motion picture industry will remember that in 1937 Spencer Tracy won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Manuel in “Captains Courageous”, and baseball fans will recall that in that year the New York “Yankees” were still the “Kings of Baseball . But there are seventeen young men who. when discussion is begun regard- ing that fateful 1937, will immediately reminisce that that was the year in which they entered Fordham Preparatory School. That is how important the beginning of their high school career is to them. Our first year at the Prep was astonishment personified. Everything was so differ- ent. The immense Fordham campus took the place of the grammar school court-yard, changes of period were marked by the loud resounding bell, which meant dismissal in former days, and the stern-faced grammar school teachers were supplanted by the ( l KIN jovial scholastics and lay faculty. Io our first year professors we are especially grateful for our rudiments of Latin, Algebra, and Sociology. Our firm hold of the prime classic, Latin, can he traced to Mr. Kirchner, Mr. Flanagan, S.J., Mr. May, S.J., and Mr. 0 Day, S.J., while Mr. Shea along with Mr. Melican forced elementary algehra into what were mathematically dull minds. And so, without too much diffi- culty, we managed to pass our final examinations, and to advance into Sophomore year. In second year, Mr. Blewett, S.J., Mr. Clancy, S.J.. and Mr. Casey enabled us to get the upper hand over Caesar in his conquest of the Gauls. Another classic study was added in the guise of Greek, which was taught by Mr. Blewett, S.J., and Mr. Clancy, S.J. Second year likewise acquainted us with Mr. McDonough, whose task it was to explain the quadratics, logarithms, and what-nots of Intermediate Algebra. I nder the able guidance of these men, a whole year slipped by, the final exams were taken in stride and we were on our journey into Junior year. I bird year found us mastering the Modern Languages under the patient and careful supervision of Mr. Songster. S.J., Mr. Hession, Mr. Zaccagnino, and Mr. Danish. Meanwhile, our Greek Course continued with Xenophon and Mr. Danish, and Mr. Kirchner along with Cicero greeted us each morning in Latin class. Many happy hours were spent with Fr. Purcell, S.J., and Mr. O’Day, S.J., expounding brilliantly on De Quincy and Shakespeare during English periods. With such tutelage, we all overcame the Province Examinations without a single mishap. And so, on to greater heights! Seniors! I hink of it. Seniors at last! The same diligent study pervaded our Fourth year at Fordham. Here, thanks to the able guidance of Fr. Tallon, S.J., and Fr. O'Connell, S.J.. we learned to appreciate the poetic beauty of Vergil and Domer with their musical “Armo virumque cano” ’s and “Mijvtv au8i 0 «” ’s. Our English course continued in full glory as Mr. Trimarco took us to the Castle at Dunsinane to Macbeth and his ambitious wife, and to the realm of King Arthur. Meanwhile, with Messrs. Hession and Danish as pilots, we reached our port in the Modern Languages. Fr. Abbott, S.J., made the pages of American Distory live again, while Fr. Tallon, S.J., performed a similar task in his explanations of the history of our Church. That is the story of Class 4C. Purposely did I omit the achievements of the class members, since their accomplishments are known to all “and speak for themselves”. For who will think of “Oliver Twist , without recalling Larry Redmond and Bill Bartels as the comic detectives? Who will speak of the football team without men- tioning Ed Breslin, or of the basketball team without Larry Martin, or of the base- ball team without Jim Keane? Who will think of an Elocution Contest or a debate without visualizing “Chuck” Mattingly and “Bull” Gibney in tuxedoes? When Shakespeare creeps into our conversation, which one of us will not picture Joe Schlinkert and Ed Jennings discoursing on the great Bard? And who thinks of K.B.S. or Sodality without seeing Bob O’Brien at the organ and Bernie French acting as usher? And who will ever forget the personality of “Charlie” Keegan, the quiet humor of Tony McDugh. the amazing knowledge of Greek that was John Neville’s, the excellent racqueteering of Bob Edelmann, the distinguished cheer-leading of Bob Gomprecht or the fine art work of John Comer? There we are, seventeen men,—mark us well—you'll be hearing a great deal about us. Robert E. O’Brien i 9 4 1 65 RAM 4D Joseph J. Flood................ Vincent A. Vitale.............. Michael J. Sheahan ............ Edward I Gilleran ............ ... President Vice-President ... Secretary .. . Treasurer INSTRUCTORS Rev. L. V. Abbott, S.J. Rev. J. B. O’Connell, S.J. Rev. W. T. Tallon, S.J. Mr. J. A. Trimarco Mr. A. A. Zaccacnino TNDIVIDUALLY, our life at the Prep has been one shuffle from class to class, until we are now a representative assortment of ex-3C and 3D men. But for the major portion of our Prep experiences we have struggled, studied and stood together. And it was a hectic struggle. It all began on a very rainy, gloomy day in September, 1937 when some very meek freshmen stood in awe of high school in general, and Fordham Prep in particular. Huddled in dark corners, we timidly watched confident sophomores, juniors and seniors scurry gleefully about the premises. That year, we had our first tussle with Latin under the expert supervision of Mr. Kirchner, Mr. May, S.J., and Mr. Flanagan, S.J. We still remember our first Turkey Day festival—the football game with Xavier, when the favored Cadets were walloped by the Prep, 19-12. Baculus and simple equations went rather rapidly after the Christmas vacation with the advent of Spring and our first Outing—a very wet outing that failed to dampen the ardor of neophyte freshmen. 66 KIN Sophomore year was entered into with joy and trepidation, joy that we were at last relieved of the dubious honor of being freshmen, and trepidation at our first encounter with that advertised scourge of all high schools, Greek. But it wasn't so bad. Mr. Clancy, S.J., and Mr. Blewctt, S.J., led us successfully through the dread quagmire of elementary declensions and conjugations until we were ready for the dangers that were to follow. Mr. Casey, who has now left the Prep, guided us past the Gallic campaigns of the great Caesar. The prayers of the student body overcame the machinations of ol’ Jupiter Pluvius that year and the Outing w'as held under a cloudless sky. Third year brought with it Mr. O’Day, S.J., Mr. Kirchner and Mr. Hanish to referee our third battle with the classics. Cicero, Ovid and Homer fell before us. Individually, this happened to be our best year at the Prep. As a class, we shall never forget it. It was HI) that emerged first in all third year classes of the province in the Latin exam, and that won the track and field, swimming and basketball championships, added to a fourth in the softball tournament. And we all remember the superb Prep baseball team that got into the City finals and was edged out of the championship by a slim margin of one run. Fourth and last year was begun under the guidance of a new principal from the city of Brotherly Love, Father James J. Redmond, S.J. Our first encounter with Homer and Virgil was conducted under the supervision of Father O'Connell, S.J., formerly of Georgetown and Inisfada, and Father Tallon, S.J. As a matter of fact Fr. O'Connell’s influence was more than anyone reckoned. N innie Vitale and Henry Johnson, along with several members of 4C are to matriculate at Georgetown next year. It was a hard but glorious year with the prospect of graduation, a four years’ ambition, in the offing. Our class basketball team narrowly missed the championship when it was defeated in a close thriller by a fighting quintet from Junior-C. Well, now, it’s all over—four long years have been brought to a successful close. Our final sentiment toward the school that has given us our fine education must be one of supreme gratitude for those who have made it possible to spend our four happiest years here at Fordham. And so, from quiet Henry Johnson; from charac- teristically shy and smiling Vinnie Vitale; from witty, mad-about-the-Giants Jose Torrisi; from a great photographer and trapshooter, Henry Hammer; from one of the best milcrs in high school circles, a welcome addition to any track team, Joe Flood; from Kddie Cosgrove who didn't speak often, but said a lot when he did open his mouth; from Mike Sheahan, sports expert and one man track team; from Gene Prior, quiet, efficient and genial; from Dave Peterson, standout on the basketball team; from Don Hart, the steadying and conservative influence in the class; from Tom Pateracki, a 20th century rival to Beau Brummel; from Tom Stack who will never l e forgotten for his classic story of the “Missing Bookbag and the Subway Doors’’ which entitles him to a permanent membership in the Burlington Tall Stories Club; from Tom Fox, who became Grover Whalen's right hand man at the World's Fair: from PM Gilleran, another track star and also Prefect of the Sodality;—from all fourteen of us, we can only say to all who have helped and guided us—thanks. To Father Redmond, S.J., Father Bona, S.J., Father Tallon, S.J.. and Father Shea, S.J., for what they have done to make this the greatest experience of our lives,— Thanks a million. You’ve been swell. Charles M. Mattingly, ’41 67 1 9 4 1 4E Thomas R. Foley ............................................. President Joseph I. Brock .........................................Vice-President Donald J. Brown ..............................................Secretary Rev. L. V. Abbott, S.J. Rev. F. X. Curley, S.J. Mr. R. L. Hanish Mr. J. A. Trimarco INSTRUCTORS Rev. W. T. Tali.on, S.J. Mr. E. P. Dunne Mr. M. F. Hession Mr. A. A. Zaccacnino WITH our graduation from the Prep rapidly drawing near, we begin to scan o’er the past four years and realize what happy years they were. We look hack to all the true friends we made and the memories which we shall hold dear until the hour of death. We remember our first day at the Prep, the day we met for the first time. Some were still in “knickers” at the time and others, feeling strange in their new surroundings, stood speechless until they were assigned to their classes. We were separated into four groups—1C, II), IE, and IF. But in second year, choosing be- tween the Greek and Science courses, we came together for the three years still to come. As we travelled on from Baculus to Caesar, it was Mr. Casey who helped us to clear the hurdles in the jump for third year. And then, when finally we met up with that esteemed character, Cicero, Mr. Kirchner made certain we would come to know the sovereign of Roman literature as well as possible. The ever patient Messrs. Shea RAM 68 KIN and McDonough got us safely to port aboard the good ship “Mathematics.” Fourth year was the citadel year, with Fr. Tallon, S.J., and Mr. Trimarco crowding Virgil into our now “overcrowded” brains. In our science course, Mr. Lyttle taught us about the “crawling things” while Mr. Newe helped us through the chemistry course. And then, in fourth year, Mr. Dunne became an important part of our school lives, teach- ing the elements of physics with a minute English course on the side. Fr. Tallon, S.J., Fr. Curley, S.J., and Fr. Abbott, S.J., all helped us with our spiritual problems. Our clan was far from being a reserved group. Hay Foley, Tom Garvey, and Gerry McNamara made all our classes overflow with a fine Christian humor. Four F stood out in the sports world of the Prep. Joe McCaffrey captained the 1910 “eleven which was also augmented by Ed Shea and Mike Feeley. John Shields, Joe Brock, and Ed Shea helped the Prep basketball team in its fight to gain a prominent position in the C. H. S. A. A. On the tennis court, John Kilsheimer, who was also an honor student, Boh Mulquecn, John Sinclaire, “Buck” Hayes, and Jim Conway stood out as net stars. Gerry Traumiiller, honor man, bolstered the pitching staff of the Prep “nine” and Joe McCaffrey was also a member of the team. Jim Link dove the swimming team to a number of great victories and also loaned his melodious voice to the chapel-goers. Among the fisticuff champs were “Duke” Duchini, “Buck” Hayes, and Frank Spiegel. Some of those who managed the top teams of the Prep were Tom Mc- Namara, Jack Cusack, Galvin Griffin, Don Clark, and “Sleepy” Downs. Of these, a number belonged to the Athletic Council. The Ramkin was well studded with IE members. Bob Foley, who also pecked at the organ keys for K.B.S. and the Sodality, joined the staff of the school publication in second year and has been an assistant editor for two years. Barney Carlock joined the staff last year as an associate editor. Bill Dunworth loaned his talents to dramatics and “Wiz” Jordan, who took part in the Junior Prize Debate back in Sophomore year, played a featured role in the Dramatic Society's latest effort, the unforgettable “Oliver Twist.” Frank McNamara. Don Brown, Frank Reusche, Bill Campbell, and “News'’ Jennings pitched in to make Fordham the great institution it is. “Skank Scolaro, a ham radio operator, Ambrose Gusmano, Dale Stannard, Bob Coffey, Fred Goebeler, “Cadet” Dcnihan, and honor student Hay Cushing rounded out the class over which Ray Foley, who was also president of the entire Senior class, presided. Soon we shall pass on to our next phase of life and many will see each other for the last time. But we shall never forget one another and frequently our thoughts shall wander back to the Prep. At this time, we all wish to extend our thanks to the Faculty of the Prep and to the Society of Jesus for the fine Catholic education they have given us. The class of 4E shall go forth into the world with eternal thoughts of kindness and gratitude toward society with this verse remaining in our hearts: The Jesuits have a motto To which we all should nod, “Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam”— For the greater glory of God. Robert F. Foley, 41 69 RAM 3A Third Rote: J. Quinn, E. Smith. R. Novotny, R. Corcoran. W. Barry, W. Moylan, M. Sutter, E. Gibney, N. Rossano. Second Row: W. Bidermann. R. Falciano. E. Walsh, J. Reilly, J. O’Neill, G. McElroy, T. Denning. 0. Monaghan. W. O’Leary. First Row: J. Kennedy. A. DeFeo, E. Chcvins, I . Mulcahy. Rev. F. X. Curley, S.J.. B. Dunn, M. Kingston, J. Lyons. R. Celia. Third Row: T. Redmond, I). Malanga. 1 . Yanitelli, A. Broderick, J. Miller, J. Burke, T. Hory. J. Murray. J. Moreland. Second Row: V. Pagano, J. Diserio, C. Nettcr, T. Quinn. II. Mallon. E. Donohue, J. Hillniann, V. Stephen, W. Luts, T. Walsh. First Row: R. Hanley. D. Murphy, B. Schnappauf, W. Weisner, Mr. A. T. Kirchner, R. Parrott, J. Mullane, L. Fata. J. Killoran. 70 KIN :in Third Rote: G. Roach, J. Conway, V. Spiegel. K. Burns. W. Cassidy, J. Murray. Second Row: A. Tolomer, J. Martin. J. Flagg. H. Duesscl. M. Mulry. L. Vizian. H. Carr. W. Kgan. First Row: 11. Keating. T. Courtney, Mr. R. L. llanish. Mr. M. F. Hession. J. Mitchell, T. Lenane. 3E Third Row: J. Shea. F. Seitz. V. Oehrlein, G. Dickie, A. Alpi. C. Reichenwallner, F. Vita. W. Kelley. J. Braca. Second Row: J.. Del Gaudio, C. McWade, E. Fiore, E. Luhoja, G. Ilagman. M. Jordan. A. Henr ', L. Deering, E. Thaete. E. McGettigan. First Row: G. Marchesi, R. Billmcyer. J. Walsh. Rev. A. A. Percell, SJ.. Mr. P. J. Shea. F. Kane, W. Hodgson. N. Gargamo. 71 RAM 2A Third Rote: A. Ferrari. J. Aiello, J. Mooney, II. Schum. R. McCall. I). Kent, YV. Flynn. K. Da Parma, 1’. Daly. Second Row: J. Hallman R. Maffei, F. O'Neill. T. O’Brien, J. Gralim, R. Keane. J. Repko. I). McManus J. Wilson. First Row: II. Benson. J. Senese. II. Pros.scr. Rev. A. M. Torre. S.J., Mr. A. A. Zaccagnino. R. Schilling. R. Schneider, L. Mat hem, M. Ferrisi. Third Row: G. Sullivan, G. Patton, W. Roper. J. Dragoni, L. Bangert, F. Lazzaroni, M. Capuano. Second Row: E. Powers, J. YYalsh. E. Duffy, W. O’Donnell. P. Brody, B. Hayes, J. Barrett, E. Carroll. hirst Row: G. Robinson, A. Germano. C. Robinson. Mr. J. G. Blewett, S.J., E. Jegcr, T. McEvily, J. Riley. 72 KIN 21) Third Rote: J. Carolan, R. Moloney, E. Magee, J. Carroll, J. Lynch, I). Baron, C. Fitzgerald, J. Hart. Second Row: W. Shiels, G. Mulligan. W. Henchy, J. Gorey, W. Sullivan, F. Je sop, E. Goebeler. B. Connolly. First Row: R. Gibb� . T. Steel� , A. Lcrch, J. l’rather, Mr. B. A. Nebot, L. Miggins, G. Hamilton. O. Black. C. Regan. 2E Third Row: C. Rappe. C. Buckley. A. DeNatale, A. Coli, B. Doig, F. Langdon. T. Forman, H. Gerken. R. Donnelly. G. Mellen. Second Row: W. Ryan, B. Benziger. R. Leidenfroat. F. Hir� ch, J. Hefti. T. Marinak, C. Theiscn. C. Gaertener. G. Miller. F. Murphy. E. Bauer. First Row: P. Jo wise. W. Riehl, E. Tuite. Mr. J. W. Lyttle, Mr. F. P. Margan, W. Widmaier. R. Mihok. S. Tima� heff. 73 RAM IA Third Row: E. Hunter, R. Baker, T. Hickey, F. Orsoinando, R. Schock, J. O’Leary, J. Green E. Reilly. G. Williams. Second Row: W. Connolly, W. Engles, I . Brennan. G. Donnelly, W. Oilman. J. Tubridy, T. Gill. F. Byrn. J. Donleavy, J. McGuire, R. Ranney. First Row: A. Mancini. R. White, R. Coralio, R. Erath, Mr. J. J. Songster, S.J.. J. Lewis, G. Lynch, P. Tsokris, A. Scolaro. IB Third Row: F Reda. P. Cullen, R. Barry. H. Jaekel, M. Slio, E. Santoro, T. Mannion, H. Rein- hardt. P. Cinelli. Second Row: M. Byrne. R. O’Connell. D. Hallock. R. Frei, W. McCutlie, W. Hayes. W. Chilson I), Carron, G. Iheobald. B. O’Carroll. Fir“ C?ll«l,a - ;P0P,n - T' COTma - Mr. H. J. Clancy, SJ„ A. Kiriacon. W. Klein. D. Wetherbee. E. I) Eufemia. 74 KI ID Third Row: F. Hughes, E. O'Neill, J. Sweeney, J. McGowan, S. Cray, R. .McDonough. E. Sansa. J. Quinn. Second Row: J. Healy, I). Smith. J. Morstatt, J. McEvily, W. Netter, F. Mulligan, M. Cipollaro, G. Smith. First Row: T. O’Hea. J. McGuinn. W. Callahan. N. Furlong. Rev. J. M. Marphy, S.J., G. Nelson, G. Wagner. G. Rachko. 1 . Valente. IE Third Row: 1 . O'Rourke, J. Daly, A. Biggane. J. Alicoate, G. Winter. J. Cowhig. J. Kelly, R. Bcrmingham. H. Frank. Second Row: J. Sweeney. A. Scarano. G. Smith, R. Maher, D. Kiernan. F. Terracciano, R. Del.upa, W. Adams, J. Ford. First Row: J. Kane. C. Shields. J. Tanzola. J. O’Hagan. Mr. V. R. Yanitelli, S.J., M. Bcrgin, J. Morris, L. D'Angelo. M. Casey. 75 RAM IF Third Row: R. I-ee. E. McGarvcy, F. Gassncr, I . McGirr, L. Derr. T. Mulligan. D. Sheil, D. Ruskin, W. Titterton, J. Jennings. Second Row: W. Burke. F. (.'arroll. E. Diserio, J. Walsh, J. Murray. A. Magro, V. Cilelli. F. O’Connor. E. Burk. J. Wesolowski, J. O’Keefe. First Row: E. Keyes. J. Sheilds. L. Buttell. W. Cody, Mr. W. V. Rangert. S.J.. Mr. J. Mclican, R. Bogerl. I . Demarco. C. Larkin. 1G Third Row: J. Dilger, T. O’Sullivan. C. Rudolph. T. McCormack. W. Thorne. J. Sherry. F. Mullen. J. O'Neill. E. Monahan. Second Row: T. Port way, J. Ryan. J. Craig, E. Carroll, J. Cavanagh, R. Lambert. W. Lyons, R. Greene, A. Fiorella. First Row: J. Murly, G. Falciano. Mr. F. J. Scanlon, Mr. W. L. Reilly. S.J., T. Walsh, G. Bosetti. 76 KIN Third Row: J. Connolly, S. O’Brien, J. Brennan, N. Leddo, A. Barnett, K. Gibbons, W. Phelan. G. Bellew, J. Zeccola. Second Row: A. St. Jacques. W. Kelly, J. Milbaven, R. Linhardt. G. Mooney. F. Coughlin. H. Brown. J. Morgan. J. Scott. First Row: J. Fgan. J. Clancy. T. Schaefer. Mr. II. L. McDonough, A. Wickel, J. Allen. B. Marano. IB1 Third Row: W. McCarthy. L. Santini. R. Voepel. J. Pregenzer, W. Rose. C. Schuck, W. Lalor. W. Sheehan. V. Paliotta. Second Row: J. Byrne. J. Allan. N. Franchi. J. Fusco. W. Martin. R. Snediker. J. Spink, J. Holmes. F. Leake. F. Nienstedt, J. Ryan. First Row: R. Latimer, N. Ohnikian. W. Berkley, D. Sheehan. Mr. V. B. Ryan. S.J., A. Calvo, P. Gallagher, H. Lesscl, W. Lennon. 77 Third How: W. Klein. J. Bardo, J. Bure. F. Hang. R. Suaaman. T. McDonough, A. Scully. W. Schmitt, J. OBrien. J. Feeley, F. Webster, J. Barry, F. Kiefer. Second How: I). Kelly. T. Foley. J. Clyne. E. ONeill. J. Walsh. J. ODonnell. P. McArdle, W. Cieslin. E. Colly, G. Willard. V. Scully. First How: J. Lynch, E. Culkin, W. Wiedcrmann, Mr. B. T. Me Elroy, S.J., J. Barclay. J. Tuite. M. Burke. Graduation Those four short years have fleeted past. Commencement day is here,— We talk with smile upon our lips, But in our hearts a tear. For now too soon we’ve reached the end Of Prep days with its joys; And now too soon we say good-bye To men we knew as boys. Robert E. OBrien,41 RAM 78 Activities YK k ARE the activities of Fordham Preparatory School. Perhaps it seems unusual to personify us, yet in reality it is most fitting since what, after all. is a school activity, hut the composite of all the students who form and support it? Most of us are rank newcomers to the Fordham Preparatory School scene, for the broad net-work of extra-curricular activities that we possess today was unknown in the school of over twenty-five years ago. The continual round of school and study period quite limited the time to he spent on extra-curricular work and we are afraid that the few recreational hours given to the Prepster of old were quite solidly preempted for athletic sport. However, one of us at least has always been a permanent fixture at Fordham and we, of course, mean the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, to whom generations of Prep students have given devotion and fidelity. There were also, at different times, two other sodalities, that of the Holy Innocents and that of the Immaculate Con- ception, but at present they have passed from the scene. Today, as ever, the Sodality is foremost among us and a very great percentage of the students are practicing Sodalists. The Dramatic Society is another of our “old boys”. In one shape or another, it has always existed with us, although many years ago, it flowered chiefly among the younger hoys of Third Division, who put on two annual plays, at Christmas and around Easter, much as is the custom today. Besides these productions, there was much informal entertainment of the minstrel show character that, we may sur- mise, made the staid halls shake with the laughter of the youthful hoarders. The Glee Club, in former days, was a major diversion and rare was the lad of the early Prep who was not in some way connected with this organization. Later, to continue on our musical tack, the preparatory division sent many hoys to Ford- ham's old Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, and all these made of the old-time Prep students a highly musical group. There was an annual Elocution Contest at the College in which Fordham Prepara- tory School always took part and this perhaps, is the oldest function of its kind which has continued to be held in the present day. Aside from it and those mentioned above, none of the activities listed in the following pages can boast of a very extended history. The first publication of the Prep made its appearance in 1919, a small newspaper also called the Ramkin, which lasted for hut a few years. From 1882 to that date, Prep news (i.e. news of the Second and Third Divisions in the College) had occupied a very subordinate role in the Fordham Monthly. The Beacon, a monthly literary magazine of excellent quality appeared from 1927 to 1935, when it was discontinued and many of its features were incorporated into the Christmas and later also the Easter issue of the Ramkin. The Athletic Council- man, founded in 1930, has been an authoritative bi-weekly commentary on Prep sporting events and seems assured of a long life in the future. The Ramkin itself began in 1929 and thus this issue is but the thirteenth in what we hope will he a long and interesting series. 79 Third Row: C. Keegan. Rev. W. T. Tallon. S.J.. R. Foley. Second Row: R. O’Brien. B. French. E. Prior. J. Keane. First Row: E. Gilleran. R. Cusack. P. Mulcahy, C. Mattingly. M. Sutter. RAM Sodality of Blessed Virgin Mary and Knights of the Blessed Sacrament Council Rev. W. T. Tallon, S.J.................................... Moderator John B. Mulligan ................................ Prefect (Sept.-Jan.) Joseph F. Giegerich and Charles M. Mattingly ......... Assistants Neil F. Sullivan...........................................Secretary Edward P. Gilleran .............................. Prefect (Feb.-June) Philip M. Mulcahy and John B. Cusack .................... Assistants Merill B. Sutter ......................................... Secretary Robert F. Foley and Robert E. O’Brien ................ Organists 80 KIN Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary ASSISTANT OFFICERS Fifth Row: J. Dragoni, W. Oehrlcin. T. Redmond. T. Marinak. Fourth Row: J. Neville. E. Santoro. W. Barry. F. Byrn. W. Moylan. W. Hodgson. Third Row: R. McGirr. J. Killoran. T. Courtney. R. McCall. G. flagman. Second Row: M. Casey, G. Falciano. J. Gorey. I). Hart. C. Schuck. J. Quinn. T. Sleets. I). Lawler. First Row: T. McEvily, G. Williams 0. Black. E. Diserio, Rev. W. T. Tallon, S.J.. L. Redmond, W. Net ter. H. Brown. J. Burke. The Knights of the Blessed Sacrament Rev. W. T. Tallon, S.J..........................................Moderator John P. Mulligan .................... Supreme Grand Knight (Sept.-Jan.) Joseph F. Giecerich ..................................... First Assistant Charles M. Mattincly.....................................Second Assistant Edward P. Gilleran....................Supreme Grand Knight {Feb.-June) Philip M. Mulcahy ....................................... First Assistant John T. Cusack ..........................................Second Assistant Ushers: Neil F. Sullivan—Head Usher (Sept.-Jan.), John T. Cusack—Head Usher (Feb.-June), Bernard F. French, James B. Keane, Charles E. Keegan, Charles M. Mattingly, Philip M. Mulcahy, Eugene J. Prior, Merrill B. Sutter. Organists: Robert F. Foley and Rol ert E. O'Brien. 81 RAM Edmund Campion Debating Society Rev. Francis X. Curley, S.J...................................Moderator Edward J. Jennings............................................President John J. Comer .......................................... Vice-President Gerard E. TraumCli.er ....................................... Secretary Robert E. O’Brien............................................ Treasurer AN MARCH 7 the Senior Prize Debate, which is the Society’s main event, con- cerned itself with the topic, “Resolved: That the Powers of Federal Government Should Be Increased”. The affirmative, represented by Robert F. Gomprecht and Frank Gibney, lost to Robert E. O’Brien and Charles M. Mattingly. The latter was chosen best speaker while Frank B. Gibney ran a close second. Robert O’Brien and Nicola Gargano clashed with Gonzaga High on November 30 but no decision was rendered, while on December 3 these same two lost to Xavier. Next, Leo Vizian and John Henry vanquished Mt. St. Michael on December 19. St. Joseph’s High School of New Jersey defeated Nicola Gargano and Gerald Trau- miiller on February 11. Robert Parrott and Wayne Weisner drew a decision over All Hallows on February 20. Charles Mattingly, Frank Gibney and Robert O'Brien travelled to Gonzaga in Washington on March 15 hut they returned without victory. Heartiest congratulations are in order for Frank B. Gibney who topped the entire city in the New York Journal-American Extemporaneous Speaking Contest to earn for himself a four year scholarship to any American college he chooses. 82 KIN Pardow Debating Society Bernard T. McEi.roy, S.J.........................................Moderator Edward J. Duffy..................................................President Edwin J. Powers ........................................... Vice-President WlLLIAM C. Henchy .............................................. Secretary DESIDES the many inter-scholastic debates, of which the Society lost hut one, many meetings were held during the 191041 debating season under the able tutelage of Mr. Bernard T. McElroy, S.J. After each weekly debate, in which four members of the Society vied on a timely question, an open forum was held, so that everyone might have an opportunity to express his convictions. On December 18, 1940, a carefully chosen team of Barry Doig and Owen Black, with Charles Buckley as alternate, came, saw, and conquered Brooklyn Prep which took the affirmative on the proposition, Resolved: that the United States should extend all possible aid short of war to Great Britain. On January 13, 1911, taking the negative of the same question, Timothy Walsh and Henry Reinhardt emerged triumphant from a hardly-contested debate with Xavier. Charles Buckley and Barry Doig, consistent workers, tangled with Regis on March 25, 1911. on the subject. Resolved: that Federal Power should he increased. Unfor- tunately, Regis was a bit more accomplished than our own able speakers, who upheld the negative. April 8, 1941, saw Brooklyn Prep again downed, this time by John Milhaven and Timothy Walsh, who spoke for the affirmative on the proposition. Resolved: that a three-fourths vote should be sufficient for conviction in criminal trials. The Prize Debate, contested on the subject, Resolved: that the Dies Committee has worked for the best interests of the United States, was held with much pomp and ceremony in Collins Auditorium on March 14, 1911. The speakers for the affirmative were Christopher Mooney and Barry Doig, for the negative, Owen Black and Charles Buckley. Although the merits of the two sides were almost equal, the decision was awarded to the affirmative. Barry Doig was chosen best speaker of the day, and Owen Black second best. 83 Kainkiii Stall' Neil F. Sullivan, Ml (Sept.-Jan.) Robert E. O’Brien, 41 Robert F. Foley, Ml Bernard F. Carlock, Ml Vito V. Pagano, M2 Edward J. Donohue, M2 William J. Lyons, ’44 August T. Lercii, ’43 James J. Brock. Ml Joseph H. Miller, M2 Angelo V. Ai.pi, M2 John J. Kennedy, M2 Henry F. Hammer, Ml William C. Henchy, 43 Hebert J. Clancy, S.J. Ed i tor-i n-Ch ief Frank B. Gibney, Ml (Feb.-J unc) Assistant Editors Charles M. Mattingly, Jr., Ml Robert H. Parrott, M2 Patrick J. Daly, M3 Associate Editors Owen J. Black, ’43 Harry A. Mallon, M2 Francis P. Gassner, ’44 Walter Sullivan, M3 Eugene A. Diserio, ’44 Art Staff Robert J. Leiden frost, ’43 Nicholas A. Rossano, Ml Business Staff Robert E. Billmeyer, M2 James F. Conway, Jr., M2 Martin F. Jordan, M2 George W. Hacman, M2 Photography Staff Edward H. Thaete, M2 Neil K. Furlong, ’44 Moderators Albert T. Kirchner, M.A. 84 KIN I lie Shakespeare Academy Mr. John J. Soncster, S.J Neil F. Sullivan........ Robert E. O’Brien ...... Edward J. Lonergan...... Edward J. Jennings...... Joseph J. Martin ....... .................. Moderator ... President (Sept.-Jan.) .. . President (Feb.-June) Vice-President (Sept.-Jan.) Vice-President (Feb.-J une) ..................Secretary PROM the many and varied phases of Shakespearian scholarship the Academy ■I this year chose characterization as its main design. This decision was proven an admirable one, and the members who convened in the Prep Library on odd Fridays became immersed in the dramatic, academic, and psychological aspects of the master bard’s characters. During the course of the year the academy discussed the prominent figures of Coriolanus, Richard II, Richard III, Hamlet, King John. Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, Much Ado, 1 and 2 Henry IV, and Romeo and Juliet. It was the function of the Academy to pick out the flaws and inconsistencies of characterization after a well-planned discourse had been delivered by one of the members. These discussions were ever lively and profitable inasmuch as they produced an interchange of ideas finally reconciled by a return to the original drama, wherein the moderator showed the beauty of the character construction created by the immortal dramatist. The visible progress of this society was exposed to the public on the evening of May 16, 1941 in Collin's Auditorium at the time-honored SHAKESPEARE NIGHT when Edward J. Jennings, Robert E. O’Brien and Joseph J. Schlinkert represented the assembly with a remarkable knowledge of the plays, and defended their views against the verbal attacks of a learned and well-impressed audience. 85 RAM Saint John Bercliman’s Sanctuary Society Mr. Victor H. Yanitelli, S.J..................................... Moderator Edward F. Hrkslin ................................................President Philip M. Mulcahy ............................................... Sacristan nPHE Saint John Berchman's Sanctuary Society was established many decades ago “■ for the purpose of furnishing the religious functions of Fordham Prep with a zealous force of altar boys. Throughout the history of the Prep this Society has played a most important role, for it has as its end the promotion of spiritual fervor amongst the student body. Recognition of that sacred duty is aptly portrayed by the members of this Society in the fine manner with which each individual performs and carries out his assignments. The spiritual activities of Fordham Prep during the past school year provided the Sanctuary Society with a goodly number of engagements. Each Friday morning the K.B.S. Mass was supplied with a capable crew of servers and assistants, while the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated on the first Friday of each month, was also assisted at by mem- bers of the Society, 'flic Mass of the Holy Ghost, held at the beginning of each school year, the Annual Retreat in October, the Sodality Receptions and the Senior Retreat were all functions in which the Sanctuary Society actively participated. 86 KIN The Band Mr. William V. Bancert, S.J..................................... Moderator Mr. Francis E. Stachow .......................................... Director Thomas M. Redmond................................................President Joseph H. Miller .......................................... Vice-President Richard J. Corcoran ............................................ Secretary nnHOSE who maintain that perseverance cannot move mountains have certainly suffered a severe setback in the case of the Fordham Prep Band. Constant prac- tice, splendid leadership, never-failing ambition and tireless energy have made this an organization of which to he proud. Who, of the Prep, has not felt a thrill to sec the hand, his hand, marching across the football field in snappy, colorful formation, filling the air with peppy songs or stirring marches? Who can forget the unending enthusiasm with which it kept inspiring the Prepsters at every game? Almost every function of the Prep—intellec- tual, social, or athletic—has been attended by this organization. Not only the foot- ball games, but the Elocution Contest, Senior Prize Debate, and the Scholarship examinations have known its presence. Shakespeare Night and the Commencement Exercises were to be added to the list. The Band’s recent entrance into the “Catholic High School Musical Contest of the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn” was attended with remark- able success. At St. Brendan’s, where the preliminaries were held, Fordham Prep came out well in the lead. Congratulations are due Mr. Bangert and Mr. Stachow for this notable beginning. The next stop was to be Town Hall on May 23.—“The best of luck!” 87 RAM Mr. Robert A. Nebot .............................................. Moderator Frank B. Cibney ................................Editor-in-Chief (Feb.-June) Joseph F. Giegerich ........................... Editor-in-Chief (Sept.-Jan.) Mr. Robert A. Nebot ........................................... Moderator Frank B. Gibney .............................Editor-in-Chief (Feb.-June) Joseph F. Giegerich ........................ Editor-in-Chief (Sept.-Jan.) Associate Editors Philip M. Mulcahy, ’42 Robert E. Billmeyer, ’42 Richard R. Schilling, ’43 Thomas F. Fallon, ’41 THE Athletic Councilman was organized in 1929 for the sole purpose of providing the students with a publication of the current events in the Prep athletic world. It is issued bi-weekly as permitted by the limitations of the Prep athletic and scholastic calendar, and supplies the school with the results of contests that have already taken place, gives previews of the coining engagements, and lists other items of athletic interest. The Councilman endeavors in all its editions to employ this simple, but thoughtful axiom, “Give credit where credit is due . The members of the staff are chosen from the student body by Mr. Nebot, the moderator. They are taught to be clear, but concise in doing an assignment, and to master the ability of condensing a thoroughly thrilling contest into a few short paragraphs without losing a bit of the action. Moreover the editorial page has accomplished more by way of increasing school spirit at Fordham Prep than any other force. Mr. Robert Nebot, the capable pilot of the Councilman, and his reliable staff are to be complimented for their excellent publication. 88 Industrial Arts Club Patrick J. Shea ............................................ Moderator James A. Graham ......................................... Shop-Foreman John M. Mullane ............................................ President Donald J. McManus .......................................... Secretary Ancelo V. Alpi ............................................. Treasurer HPHE activities of the club have not been as numerous nor as varied as in the past, except during the early part of the school year. However, the equipment and material of our organization has been increased, and there are excellent prospects for more. If the interest and efforts of J. Graham and J. Mullane were duplicated, the Club would be enjoying its best season. When these two Hercules initiate a project, they continue until the job is completed. We are justly proud of their achievements. It is a fact worth noting that the boys who apply themselves to their studies are the artisans who use the square, saw, and scribcr with best effects. The student who obtains first honors in his class can begin at any stage of an undertaking. It is not necessary for him to serve an apprenticeship in the fundamentals. This habit of applying one's best to a job was exemplified in the construction of the work-benches used in the Club. The first honor students were able and eager to solve each prob- lem as it arose. Others consulted the moderator at every step because they had not formed the habit of self-reliance. It is our hope that the work in the shop will complement the habits formed in the classroom. «9 RAM Dramatic Society Mr. William L. Reilly, S.J.................................. Moderator Charles M. Mattingly ....................................... President Robert E. O’Brien ..................................... Vice-President Nicola J. Gargano .......................................... Secretary TPHE Dramatic Society continues as one of the most popular and important organizations of the Prep. This year, the society got off to a fine start when, on December 19th, 1940, the Christmas play was offered. Entitled “Long Ago in Judea” and written by Virginia Sanderson, the Yuletide production boasted a very competent cast and gave promise that the annual school play would he a huge success. The prediction was well carried out, w ith the result that the play, Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist”, was presented on two evenings, an event unparalleled in the history of the Prep. This was a fine tribute to Mr. Stuart Fox, the director, and to Mr. Reilly, S.J., the moderator, as well as to the entire cast, all of whom worked so diligently to make this undertaking the success that it was. On both nights, the play ran smoothly, and provided a good deal of humor for the well-satisfied audience. The play, being by Dickens, called for an abundance of character parts, which were well acted by the members of the cast. For his superb characterization of Mrs. Corney, Joseph J. Martin, '42, was awarded the gold medal, while in an equally fine performance as Fang, Nicola J. Gargano, ’12, received the second award. The third prize was won by Edward Jennings, ’-41, for his excellent interpretation of the difficult role of Fagin. The entire cast is as follows: Giles ............................... Nicholas A. Rossano, ’42 Brittles ............................ Fiore A. Terracciano, ’44 Mr. Maylie .......................... Robert F. Gomprecht, ’41 90 KIN Ross May lie...... Dr. Losberne...... Oliver Twist...... Mrs. Corney....... Mr. Bumble........ Mr. Sowerberry .. Charlotte ........ Noah Claypole . .. Fagin............. Charley Bates . . .. The Artful Dodger Nancy Sikes....... Bet Batsum........ Bill Sikes........ Monks ............ Toby Crockit .... Mr. Brown low .. . Fang, a Magistrate Officer........... Clerk of the Court Mr. Ateyo ........ Mrs. Bed win...... Mr. Grimwig....... Blathers ......... Duff.............. ... Benjamin J. Marano, ’45 Charles M. Mattingly, Jr., ’41 . Lloyd Barry Steinkamp, ’44- ......Joseph J. Martin, ’42 ..........Vito V. Pagano, ’42 ------ Wayne M. Weisner, ’42 .......... Owen J. Black, ’-13 ......Victor J. Stephens, 42 ------Edward J. Jennings, ’41 ......Robert E. O'Brien, 41 William H. Callahan, Jr., 44 ......William J. Lyons, ’44 ...... Maurice J. Casey, ’41 ..........Frank B. Gibney, ’41 ...... Harry A. Mallon, ’42 ...... Roger H. Jordan, ’41 .........Thomas J. Hory, 42 ...... Nicola J. Gargano, ’42 ......Peter J. Gallagher, 45 ......Robert H. Parrott, ’42 .... James P. Moreland, 42 ......George J. Theobald, ’44 ......Alfred J. Henry, 42 . . Lawrence J. Redmond, ’ll .. William J. C. Bartels, ’41 RAM KIN RAM — KIN Athletics E REPRESENT the athletes of Fordhani Preparatory School. In the following pages you see us as we are today, but perhaps the reader would appreciate a necessarily fleeting glimpse of our growth in years gone by. In the last century, what is now the Prep and what was then Second and Third divisions put two teams on the field,—the Invincibles, corresponding roughly to the present Prep Varsity with a sprinkling of College Freshman material, and the Tyros, the oldest of which seldom exceeded thirteen. This system of nomenclature persisted until 1904, when the name Invincibles was dropped in favor of the Fordham Prepera- tory arsity (while eligibility rules were also made more stringent) and the Tyros gradually vanished from the scene. Our first and until relatively lately, our foremost sport was baseball, and no one can recall when it really began. For years, however, the Invincibles were possibly the most consistently successful team of their type in the city, playing athletic clubs, local high schools and even a few college nines, and it was no uncommon thing for several years to lapse without a single defeat. The Tyros, too, young as they were, upheld nobly the name of Fordham and rare was the team of youngsters that could top the lads from Rose Hill. About 1890, we began to display an interest in football and our gridiron teams repeated the success of the baseballers. Years like 1907, which saw the Prep acknowl- edged by all as the Metropolitan Interscholastic Champions were the rule rather than the exception, and it is worth noting that of Fordhain's teams, only the regular Col- lege Varsity could constantly defeat us. When we took up basketball at the turn of the century, the result was almost identical, but until a short time ago, interest in this sport seldom approached that of the others. Track has been much the same story. Although it antedates all save baseball, the following has never been very great, and while generally good teams have been pro- duced, they have never attained the success of the other major sports. Tennis and swimming are the babies of the Prep athletic brood the former being instituted in 1911 (although the first tennis was played at Fordham in the 1870’s by the younger Prep boys) and the latter coming even afterward in 1929. Like track they have been content w ith a modest share of our athletic glory, except for that time during the 1920's, when Vinnie Richards made the tennis squad for a few years per- haps the best in the country. With the end of boarding at Fordham Prep, our athletics declined somewhat from their former position of eminence, but none the less our teams since the last war have annexed and are annexing more than their share of titles. The Prep can no longer give the College boys a battle, but within its sphere, it can boast of as good an aggregation of teams as any school could wish to have. 1 9 4 1 RAM Football “Johnny Prep” and many hopeful cohorts rose earlier than usual on Saturday morning, October Fifth, to take their places in the Rose Hill football stands. The inaugural of an unwritten season was at hand. The 1910 Grahammen were tasting their first competition—a lineup of yesteryear’s heroes.—the Alumni. The ungraduated Hamlets sneaked across one touchdown on the “grads” in the first period, then repeated the pleasing process in the next. The entire last half passed scoreless thus allowing the Prep to record its first contest as a 12-0 victory. Double-scoring hero of the fraternal battle was Ralph Schneider whose elusive end runs aroused great hopes for the rest of the season. Next week, October 12, “Johnny Prep’s” nerves underwent a severe fraying as he watched his team battle to victory over Bronxville High. The Maroon tallied six points in the second period when Ralph Schneider did the honors on Tom Courtney’s short pass which climaxed a sixty-three yard march. Both teams ran, passed, and kicked vigorously through the second half hut when the final horn tooted, the score- card still read. “Fordham Prep 6—Bronxville 0.” On October 19, encouraged by two victories, the young Ram team, with “Johnny Prep” and his friends faithfully tagging along, travelled to Boys High field to see what could be done about snapping Brooklyn Prep’s impressive line of victories over Fordham. For the first period the teams fought doggedly to a standstill. But the next stanza saw Brooklyn's Jim Connelly wing a touchdown pass to his quarter- hack, Gallahger, and later score himself in a ten yard push through the Fordham front line. If ever a team returned with vigor after the half time it was the team that “Zev” Graham sent hack into that game to withstand the crushing attack of the Crown Heights team and to retaliate with a determination that several times came close, hut never quite crossed the line. 12-0 was the final score. 96 KIN “Zev’ Graham's wards returned to Fordham field on Saturday, October 26, and. against All Hallows undertook hostilities which resulted in a tie. Fortune favored the Blue and White early in the game when a blocked Fordham punt enabled the visitors to garner six valuable points. However, neither was Fordham unfavored by Lady Luck. Because at the outset of the second half, ‘‘Big Joe” McCaffrey, Prep center, slipped through the All Hallows line to down a kick. As the free ball bounced into the end zone, Joe kept going and pounced on the loose six points. Being unable to add the conversion, the Prep had to suffice with a 6-6 standoff. On All Saint's Day, “Johnny Prep” joined a contingent of several busloads which trailed the Maroon football forces to Iona’s field in New Rochelle. The whole crowd returned with a sad dislike of extra points. In the second quarter the Maroon un- veiled a sudden passing ability. Tom Courtney drew back almost at midfield and lanced a 25-yard pass which surprised everyone. For the receiver was Charley Netter who came around from halfback grabbed the pigskin from the air and in a skillful spurt of dodging and twisting lugged the ball into pay territory. Since no extra point was scored, the second half proved heart-breaking for Fordhamites when alert Iona recovered a punt which the Rams dropped on the eight yard stripe and the New Rochelle backfield dented the Ram line to cash in on an opportunity for tying the score. The groan that escaped from the Maroon stands a few seconds later told the story as the first extra point of the year was scored against the Prep. Iona 7 —Fordham Prep 6. For the second successive time the Prep met defeat when on Novemlier 16, a rugged Mt. St. Michael team and simultaneously an uncomfortable snowstorm visited the Rose Hill gridiron. A deliberate passing attack set the stage for an end-run touch- down against the Ramlets in the second quarter. And in the waning moments of the struggle it was a Mount pass, Carey to Bryan in the end zone, that concluded the game’s scoring. 'I hunksgiving Day,—and “Johnny Prep” watched his Ramlets topple Xavier in their traditional tussle. When the Cadets had completed their resplendant parade, the grid squads set desperately to fighting for the coveted “Mike Dunn” trophy. The crowds had scarcely settled when the Prep, receiving a poor kick on the Xavier twenty-eight, had all on their feet again. Joe McCaffrey cleared the path while (in several plunges) Tom Courtney mauled his way to the eight yard marker. Then on the last down Courtney flipped the pigskin into the end zone where George Hag- man made a precious six-point catch. It was a surprise to everyone when on the try for conversion, Hagman fumbled, but Courtney grabbed the ball and ran across to register the Prep's first extra point all season. An interception by Joe McCaffrey quieted the only dangerous Cadet threat late in the fourth quarter. When the smoke of rivalry cleared away it was the little Rams who had again triumphed over the Cadets by a heart-warming 7-0 count. With this jubilant climax to an evenly-broken season it was now time for “Johnny Prep” to bid a well-wishing farewell to veteran Captain Joe McCaffrey and the others who, next year, will side with the Alumni,—Ed Breslin, Bob Cusick, Mike Fecley, Jack Mulligan, Larry Redmond and Ed Shea. 97 RAM Basketball Increasingly colder weather generally ushers into the spotlight the king of indoor sports—basketball. Consequently, at the close of the football season, “Johnny Prep” took interest in the doings of the Hamlet basketeers. After two weeks of practice, “Johnny” watched the Prep in its first losing encounter with Xavier on December 7. All the efforts of the Grahammen and Dave Peterson’s seven points could not com- pletely overcome an early lead taken by the visitors and the Cadets went on to a 23-19 win. On December 10 the Hamlets visited St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and returned home with an encouraging 26-12 victory. Gardner and Cusick accounted for 19 of the Prep’s points while good defense work held the opponents to 12 markers. “Johnny Prep” became quite excited over his team on December 14 when the junior Hams, sparked by George Gardner's 21 points, tipped the jackpot in scoring a 51-42 triumph over the Alumni. Most of us remember “Dutch” Weil, Jim White, Bobby Maher and Tom Barden, who handled the ball for the Alumni. n January 7 of the new year, however, and a Bronx-Westchester C.H.S.A.A. debut against Rice proved disappointing. Again Peterson paced the Prep in a close but losing tussle. Until the last few minutes, when Rice confirmed a 31-26 victory, neither team held much of an edge at any time. St. Simon Stock also mauled the Hamlets to the tune of 39-22 on January 11. A combination of St. Simon's defense and Fordham's weak long range shooting seemed responsible for the result. Next in line on January 15, Manhattan delivered a staggering blow to the Prep basketeers when, on the winner’s court, the Grahammen were trampled under a 25-12 decision. Manhattan virtually tore into the Prep’s attack, giving it little opportunity to operate. 98 KIN Reding from league losses, Fordham rose from the canvas to face Regis High on January 18 in a non-league tilt. But the Regis squad, which led all the way, knocked the Prepsters right down again with a 42-13 win. Boh O'Connor starred brightly for the Owls. Continuing C.H.S.A.A. play, the Maroon courtmen put a spark of hope in “Johnny Prep’s” heart when they staged a 28-21 comeback which took the measure of All Hallows. Gardner led the winners with thirteen points. “He’s up—he’s down!” and league-leading Mt. St. Michael put Fordham hack in the rut by a close 28-20 count on January 25. A determined Prep drive in the second half was coerced by the Mount's championship defense. Winding up the first half of league competition on January 28, the ragged Ramlets again lost,—this time to Iona. Although Gardner dropped in fifteen tallies, and the Maroon was leading most of the way, a last lap Iona rally tripped the Fordhamites, 35-33. Now the Maroon five journeyed to the St. Peter’s Tournament in Jersey City on January 31 where Regis again commenced to bully them. “Johnny Prep’s” heroes proved stubborn for the first half hut Regis’ strength finally won out, 51-30. Back home on February 8, Fordham’s humble hoopmen attempted to heat All Hallows a second time. But the angry Blue and White would have none of it. They overcame the Ram’s 36-21. The Ramlets saw green,—Kelly Green, all over the court when they faced Man- hattan Prep on February 15. Though Ed Shea scored 13 out of 31 Fordham points himself, speed and precision slipped 57 points through the hoop for the visitors and Manhattan recorded another victory, 57-31. Against St. Simon Stock, John Shields rang up twelve points for the Ramlets hut “Johnny Prep” and other Fordham rooters winced horribly at St. Simon’s grand total of 60 tallies, as against 24 for Fordham Prep. The Maroon team came up for the second time in the league on Washington's birthday when it administered Iona a 35-28 ducking. Ed Shea and Jim Brock con- tributed 13 and 11 markers respectively to the Fordham cause. The raging monster of a Mount team devoured another victim on February 25 when it pummelled the Ramlet group for a second time. Letting no opportunity pass, the lanky Mt. St. Michael squad slapped a 42-26 setback on the Maroon players whose valiant efforts were topped by Ed Shea's fifteen tallies. His head held somewhat low, “Johnny Prep climbed the steps of the Fordham University Gymnasium on March 1 to watch Fordham Prep play Rice in the final fray of the season. But he was soon embroiled in attention at the duel between two closely matched quintets. Ed Shea came through again for the Prep with thirteen points. And this time they were not wasted because the junior Fordham basketeers saw' out the season with a 29-23 triumph. It made “Johnny Prep” feel a little better. Basketball had endured a sad season at Fordham, but not one without its thrilling moments. For the seniors, who, with the rest of the squad, did their best all season, must be uttered a note of thanks. In February we lost “Huck Cusick, George Gardner and Walter Kane. In June we lose Ed Breslin, Joe Brock, Larry Martin, Dave Peterson, Tom Pateracki, Ed Shea, and John Shields. “Johnny Prep” says, “So long, Ramlets!” 99 Swimming Swimming is perhaps the least publicized sport at the Prep, but this year the aquatic efforts of Coach Lyttle’s swimmers have been truly worthy of notice, com- pared to the disappointing squads of the past few years. Regis was the first victim of the improved Prep tankmen by a 33-28 margin. It was a win in the 200-yard relay that insured the Maroon victory, because until that final event the meet was a toss-up. Next, the Hamlet swimmers tasted of defeat by Fieldston, 36-25. As luck would have it, the final decision against the Prepsters in this meet was made in the same relay event which previously had given them a victory. Oddly enough the final event again proved the deciding factor in the duel with Manhattan Prep. 'Phis time the Fordham mermen came through in the relay to down the Kelly-Greens 31-21. In the Private Schools Championships George Roach of the Maroon tank squad qualified in his heat of the 20, and then went on to place fifth in the finals against the cream of the Metropolitan crop. Consistant performers all year, most of whom will return next season, were Boh Billmeyer, Harry Carr, Bernie French, Phil Mulcahy, Tom O’Brien, Jack Repko and George Roach. 100 KIN Tennis Practically the entire racquet squad of 1940 returned to action this year. On top of this, many newcomers tried out for the team. Consequently a tournament was ar- ranged to choose the net men who would represent the Prep in dual and tournament competition. The weather played a strange trick to the result of the Maroon court-men’s first match against Xavier. It was a tie. While dark clouds were gathering over the courts, John Kilsheimer downed his singles opponent, and Frank Gibney lost to his. At the same time, in the doubles, George McElroy and Tom Hory eliminated their Cadet rivals while two other Xavier men tied the score by topping Sinclaire and Mulqueen. Then, with the fifth and deciding match deadlocked at one set all—five games all, the threatening clouds burst, and hustled Hob Edelmann and his opponent off the courts before they could decide the contest. Thus both Xavier and the Prep walked home in the rain, neither pouting over a 2-2 tie. All of the Prep entrants in the Private Schools Tournament at Forest Hills drew stiffer opponents than themselves and all were eliminated in first round matches. Hut, at this writing, the Maroon netmen were faring well enough in the Brooklyn Prep tournament. Hob Edelmann reached the quarter finals in which he was nosed out by Burke of St. Peters. A St. Peters combine also eliminated the Prep doubles entry. However, John Kilsheimer carried through for the Maroon with a first round bye and a second round triumph over Nelson of St. Peters, to qualify for the semi- finals which were to be held on the following Saturday. 101 Baseball “Johnny Prep”—or any Prep man could hardly have looked at this season’s base- hall practise without happily (or perhaps sadly in comparison) recalling last year’s championship diamond squad. He would glance at the present lineup. Three men— one regular, remained from those, who in 1910, after topping the Bronx-Westchester Division, and besting Power Memorial in the semi-finals, lost by a score of 2-1 to St. Francis in extra innings of the Metropolitan C.H.S.A.A. final. The outlook for 1911 was not too cheerful. Nevertheless “Zev” Graham went about shaping a team from a numerous squad of candidates. So when the Prep came up to its first contest against St. Peters on April 8, a giant question-mark enshrouded the entire team. But when the game was over, a justified fear was in the hearts of all of “Johnny Prep’s” companions. Because the Jersey team splashed a 23-3 whipping on the top of Fordham’s schedule. Trau- miillcr and Hamilton between them yielded fifteen hits to the St. Peter’s nine while ten Prep errors also accounted for several of the St. Peter’s runs. Sansa, Miggins. and Kelley were the only Maroon hitters, while the Jerseyites played errorless ball. But the Hamlets bogged down to practise and furnished decidedly stronger oppo- sition for Kegis on April 22. If it weren’t for several Prep fielding miscues and the spectacular hurling of Hanrahan, who was forced to leave the game with a sprained ankle in the fourth, the Owls might well have been overcome. As it was, Regis nicked Gerry Traumuller for twelve hits and six runs before “Lefty” O’Berst relieved him in the seventh. Jim Keane was the Hamlets heaviest gunman, leading the way with three out of Fordham’s seven hits. Regis High 6—Fordham Prep 4. 102 KIN With the advent of league competition, the Grahammen hit a winning stride by taking over Ignatius Rice High School, 12-11, on April 25 in Central Park. As Matty Kingston and Warren Kelley sparked the Prep batting force with three and two hits, the Maroon took the lead in the fifth and retained it to the end. “Lefty” O'Berst, who tossed the whole way met trouble only in the final frame when, with a 12-3 lead, “Zev” sent several substitutes into the fray. The Rice men began to connect strongly. But, with the trying runs on base, Ed Breslin picked a hard fly out of center field air to retire the challengers. The defending Bronx-Westchester champs again rang up a victory on April 29 as Ed O’Berst and the Maroon bats downed Iona 7-4. Larry Miggins, Tom Courtney and Jim Keane whistled out two hits each for the Maroons. The little Rams first took the edge in the fourth inning and, by coercing a last inning Iona eruption, took the contest into hand. By this time, “Johnny Prep” had regained considerable confidence in the Maroon diamond forces. The Ramlets’ stock was definitely rising. And it rose a notch higher on April 30 when St. Simon Stock also bowed in the wake of Fdrdham’s sudden winning streak. The sturdy hats of Sansa, Rossano and Miggins this time saw pitchers Hamilton and Traumuller through to a 7-5 decision. Tallying in the very first frame, the Maroon did not lag behind during the whole game. On May 2, with three successive league wins under their belts, the Ramlets met, played and conquered by a count of 6-3 Manhattan Prep which was supposed to be their strongest opposition yet. A cold wind swept across the Van Courtlandt Park diamond as the improving Fordham nine, behind the masterful four hit twirling of “Lefty” O'Berst chalked up four big runs in the third inning and two more for safety in the sixth. I wo of the Kelly-Green’s three runs, which were produced in the fifth and sixth innings, were walked in by O'Berst whose control was somewhat hampered by the breeze. Warren Kelley had a perfect ball-smacking day for the Grahammen while Lutz, Miggins, Sansa and Courtney also rapped out hits. Sooner or later, there passes a dark cloud in every blue sky. All Hallows proved to be the dark cloud for the Prep on May 6—a cloud which came in the form of an 11-4 trimming for the Rose Hill baseballers. The Blue and White twirlers held “Zev Graham’s lads to four hits while scoring the upset. An early lead which was taken out both on George Hamilton, who started for the Prep, and “Lefty” O’Berst, who came in to try to stop the rally, was sufficient to carry All Hallows through the entire game. Yes, “Johnny Prep” had been snatched from the depths of gloom caused by the loss of the first two games. A record of four league wins and one defeat was not to be scoffed at. But one team had not yet been met for the first time and all six league opponents must be played again. Time would tell! 103 Track This year, when Coach “Sam” Scanlon issued a call for trackmen, he received such a large response—not only from last year’s lettermen hut also from scores of other aspirants, that he had his pick of men. The result of this enthusiasm has been evi- dent in the meets to date. Iona was no match for the Hamlets. By a final count of 85% to 55% Mr- Scan- lon’s wards galloped off with a clean sweep of the individual running events and two out of three relays. The biggest Maroon weakness appeared in the field events. Those who took the laurels in their contests were Joe Flood in the senior mile Dick McCall in the 1(M) and the 220, John Prather in the -140 and Frank O’Neil in the half mile. The Junior events found Ed Gilleran pacing the 100 and Frank Orso- inando the 220. George Marchcsi won the midget 50. The senior relay quartet of Reily, Prather, O’Neil and Flood burned up the cinders. The field events yielded several points for the Maroon, chiefly through the efforts of Mike Sheahan and Jerry Senese. For the next meet against Mt. St. Michael, a team over which a win would do great honor to any cinder squad. Coach Scanlon put his men through strenuous paces. But all his efforts could not outdo the Mountaineers, although the Ramlets did hold them to a close 72-89 score. Dick McCall continued bis winning ways for the Maroon in the 1(M) and Prather topped the 440. The Ram senior quartet also took first honors. Ralph Schneider Was a new star both in track and field events. Ironically enough, when the running events were over the point score was a deadlock. The Mount’s final victory in field event scoring merely confirmed the weakness of the Prep in that respect.—“So near and yet so far!” But at this writing there still remains the C.H.S.A.A. championships and one or two more dual meets in which the Ramlets may display their talents. 104 ISAM KIN Gloamings A century is a long time. During its passage, nations may be born, battles may be fought, a world may change. Inevitably, an institution that has lived a hundred years, will find, looking in retrospect, that it has undergone many alterations, if not in its essence, at least in the aspect of its outward form. So with Fordham Preparatory School. For, though its principles and its governing idea have never deviated, yet on its students, on their life, on their world—time has made drastic revisions. In a few of the preceding pages, we have attempted to give the reader some idea of the scope of these revisions by means of the printed word. In the section we shall show the external contrast between the old Fordham and the new, through the more effective agency of the photograph. And so we have selected a few pictures of the past and a few of the present, that you may graphically see the Prep as it is and as it was. First let us set the scene by stating the topography of the old Fordham. The college grounds then covered the territory from Pelham Avenue (later widened to become Fordham Road) to Bronx Park on the north, and from the Harlem (now New York Central) Railroad tracks to the Bronx River on the east. The northern half of this area was taken up by a large, well-fitted farm extending north of the College Buildings, which was worked under the supervision of Jesuit lay brothers and which supplied nearly all of Fordham’s table needs. The forerunner of the present Hughes Hall was located approximately on the same site as now, connected with other buildings around it (i.e., Dealy Hall and the Administration Building) by a series of low- sheds used at one time for music practice by the students. The structure was made up of three floors. The first was devoted mainly to billiard and recreation rooms, the second to a study ball (in which the boys prepared their lessons at certain fixed times throughout the day) and the third to a dormitory. The fields to the east of the prepartory building (Second Division) were used by all three of the College baseball teams, while the other patches of flat ground were reserved for drilling and various athletic activities. St. John's Hall, on the west end of the Campus stood as it does today and it contained the dormitories and classrooms of the younger (Third Division) boys. There were few other edifices.—The present Church in a smaller form, Dealy Hall—minus a wing or two, the Administration Building, and some other units of the college. This was the Fordham of the past. We shall see it no more. 105 1 9 4 1 “The All-Conquerin}: Prep. —In 1909 this team boasted a record of five years without a defeat by a New York school. A quintet of Ramlet hasketeers. posed before the old Pump-House in 1909. 106 KI have a little chatter!”- Cheerleader does his l est to arouse more cheers for the Prep football team. In 1897 the teams from Second Division” (Preparatory department) were duldicd “The In- vincible .” A the name ha changed, o has the ha chall uniform. Those below fourteen were assigned to Third Division” and the teams from that section were called the “Tyros.” This picture was taken in 1897. 108 9 KIN RAM Note the position of «lie tennis courts in 1914 when this team represented the Prep net forces. 1916 saw this well-dressed group holding the floor for the Fordham Prep Debating Society. 110 kl With all their motions and their shouting contained within them, this group of Prep cheerleaders poses before Hughes Hall. Memories I ITTLK would we imagine today that for more than half of its century, Fordham was not only a seat of learning, but also a self-sustaining community. The northern half of its then-extended area contained a farm, with a large herd of cattle, a flock of sheep, a piggery and a poultry yard, beyond which stretched pastures, tilled fields, orchards and vineyards. (Pranksters from “Second Division,”—now the Prep, frequently raided the grapes by night.) The husbandry included a carpenter, a wheelwright, a blacksmith, mechanics and farm-hands,—all under Jesuit supervision. In the woodland area then above Rose Hill was a quarry from which was taken the stone used in the construction of the present Prep building,—Hughes Hall. When the Fordham students enjoyed their holiday or Sunday treks (few of the boarders could reach home in a day ) the Bronx River was a favorite rendezvous of their jaunts. There, stood two famous beech trees in whose bark were carved and left to the elements the names and class years of many lads. These trees still stand in Bronx Park. A stroll in search of these memory-inscribed trees might prove an inspiring afternoon to any Prep student of today. • A time-lost tradition of older Fordham was the afternoon distribution of buns. After the last class, each division clamored about its basket-carrier. (In “Second Division” the Sodality Prefect often held this position.) This popular fellow had little trouble emptying his basket of its large buns, one of which went to each boy. Since only the bun distributors and the “bell-ringers” received buttered buns, the others generally rushed to the then-existing “pop” shop to buy a five-cent bottle of soda, about a third of which they poured into their buns. Another temporal custom of “Second Division” took place on every election night when the “Preps” used to build a huge bonfire, the flare of which could be seen at a great distance throughout the surrounding country. Sometimes the “Second Di- vision” lads raided the wood supply of ‘Third” (grammar division), but in the ensuing scrap, the youngsters often fooled the Prepsters by augmenting their ranks with several larger boys from “First Division” (college). About 1875 at St. Johns College-Fordham there existed the formality of periodical foot-washing. There were few conveniences at that time, so every two weeks was “feet-washing.” As could be expected, many water-shy students skipped the exercise. • There was a time when there were many more boarders at the Prep than day stu- dents. (In those times, too, the enrollment of the Prep exceeded that of the College.) The boarders held little respect for the day scholars and dubbed them “Peskies.” It was not uncommon, on a snowy day, to have a sizzling barrage of snowballs greet the morning arrival of the “Peskies.” • • • In November of 1918, when the World War was reaching its end. an amusing incident occurred at Fordham. It was announced that an armistice had been signed. The entire school mobbed down to the Third Avenue “El” Station, crushed through the gates with scarcely a glance at the bewildered ticket-taker, rode downtown, and joined in the juhilancy which embraced Times Square. Oddly enough, this was the false armistice and the real one came several days later. • ' These are but memories,—memories which are near and fond to hundreds of hearts. These are some of those lingering thoughts without which a lifetime is some- what incomplete,—memories of school days past. May we all, too, look back with joy upon our Prep days. RAM 112 KIN Senior Poll of 1941 Most Popular..............................Charley Keegan Most Brilliant ...................................... Boh O’Brien Most Talkative......................................Frank Gibney Most Likely to Succeed..............................Frank Gibney Best Looking..........................................Joe Brock Best Debater...........................“Chuck” Mattingly Best Actor................................. Ed Jennings Loudest Dresser............................Mike Feeley Best Dresser...............................Tom Pateracki Most Quiet................................. Bill Campbell Most Respected.............................Joe McCaffrey Fastest Talker........................................Joe Flood Did Most for Fordham................................Frank Gibney Wittiest..................................Charley Keegan Best Athlete...............................Joe McCaffrey Most Faithful ................................Willy Walz Favorite Senior Teacher............................Father Abbott Favorite Band...............................Tommy Dorsey Favorite Newspaper.........................New York Times Favorite Movie Actor.......................Donald Duck Favorite Actress........................... Lana Turner Best Motion Picture in 1940 ..........Gone with the Wind Favorite Hobby..................Collecting Swing Records Favorite Radio Commentator.................Lowell Thomas Favorite Baseball Team................Brooklyn “Dodgers” Favorite Radio Program................................Bob Hope Are We Going to War?.................................Yes! Should We Convoy Aid to Britain?......................No! Should the Draft Age Limit Be Lowered to 18?........No! Should We Intervene if Necessary?.....................No! 113 Patrons and Patronesses RAM REVEREND JOHN H. FISHER, S.J. Rector of Ford ham University REVEREND ROBERT I. GANNON, S.J. President of Fordham University REVEREND JAMES J. REDMOND, S.J. REVEREND ARTHUR V. SHEA, S.J. Prefect of Studies Prefect of Discipline Fordham Preparatory School Fordham Preparatory School REVEREND WILLIAM T. TALLON, S.J. Student Counsellor Fordham Preparatory School Mr. Charles A. Alicoate Mrs. Jeanette Apuzzo Richard A. Baker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Bartels Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Beisscl Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Benson Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Bergin Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Billmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Boltz Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bossetti Mr. and Mrs. John J. Braca Mrs. Mary H. Brady Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Breslin Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Brett Mr. and Mrs. James J. Brock Mr. and Mrs. Micheal L. Brock Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Brown Hon. and Mrs. Charles A. Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Bull Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Burke Mr. and Mrs. William H. Callahan 114 KIN Mr. and Mrs. Sabastiano Calvo Mr. and Mrs. William B. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Canavan Mrs. Marie E. C. Carlock Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Casey Mr. and Mrs. W. Cieslin Mr. and Mrs. T. Clark Mrs. Gertrude M. Coffey Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Comer Mr. and Mrs. William Conklin Mrs. James L. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Creamer Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Cusack Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cushing Mr. John J. Cusick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daly Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeNatale Mr. B. J. Denihan Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Diegman Dr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Dilger Mr. and Mrs. William Donohue Mr. and Mrs. William H. Downs Mr. Adolph Duchini Mr. and Mrs. William P. Dunworth Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Edelmann Mr. M. J. Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fata Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Feeley Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Fink Mr. and Mrs. John Flood Mr. and Mrs. George J. Foley Mr. and Mrs. T. Raymond Foley Mrs. Alice T. Fox 115 RAM Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. French Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Furlong Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Garvey Mrs. Edna M. Gibney Mr. and Mrs. William H. Giegerich Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Gilleran Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Goeheler Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gomprecht Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Goodwin Mr. J. J. Gormly Mr. and Mrs. George Greene Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guarino Mr. and Mrs. John Gusmano Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. 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Martin Mr. Charles M. Mattingly Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Meade Mr. and Mrs. George A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Mullen Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mulligan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Mulqueen, Jr. Mrs. M. E. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. James C. Murray Mr. and Mrs. John Neville Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. John M. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. William Oehrlein Mr. and Mrs. George O’Hagan Mr. and Mrs. S. Pagano Mr. and Mrs. Maret J. Panzenbeck Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Parrott Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pateracki Mrs. Madeline F. Peterson 117 RAM Mr. and Mrs. Eugene 0. Prior Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Redmond Mr. and Mrs. John A. Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Julius T. Reinhardt Mrs. Marie Reusche Mr. and Mrs. L. Roper Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. St. Jacques Mr. and Mrs. Martin Santini Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Schlinkert Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Schnappauf Mr. and Mrs. T. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Mario Scolaro Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shea Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sheahan Mr. and Mrs. F. Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shields Prof, and Mrs. W. T. Shields Mrs. Marie C. Sinclaire Mr. and Mrs. V. Spiegel Dr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Stack Mrs. A. P. Stirnweiss Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Sullivan Mr. John P. Sweeney, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Theobold Mr. and Mrs. R. Torrisi Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Traumiiller Mr. and Mrs. William Vita Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Vitale Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh Mr. and Mrs. William A. Walz Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Weeks 118 KIN Class Directory • Apuzzo, Alphonsus Charles 414 East 65 St., N. Y. C. Bartels, William Charles 98 Bay St., Bronx Beisscl, Francis Joseph 2499 Marion Ave., Bronx Boltz, Robert Joseph 384 East 193 St., Bronx Brady, John Joseph 102-03 62 Rd., Forest Hills, L. I. Breslin, Edward Francis 306 Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx Brett, Edward Francis 2272 Hampden Place, Bronx Brock, James Joseph 356 Demarcst Ave., Oradell, N. J. Brock, Joseph Ignatius 5938 Liebig Ave., Bronx Brown, Donald John 3014 Grand Concourse, Bronx Bull, George Thomas 2797 Marion Ave., Bronx Campbell. William Byron 2422 University Ave., Bronx Canavan, Thomas Patrick 2296 Andrews Ave., Bronx Carlock, Bernard Francis 2995 Marion Ave., Bronx Clark. Donald Francis 505 West 183 St., N. Y. C. Coffey, Robert Eugene 56 Trenton Ave., White Plains, N. Y. Comer, John Joseph 410 West 165 St., N. Y. C. Conklin, James William Meadow-brook Rd., Englewood, N. J. Conway, James Louis 60 East 96 St., N. Y. C. Cosgrove, Edward Paul 3006 Decatur Ave., Bronx Creamer, James Joseph 466 West 131 St., N. Y. C. Cusack, John Thomas 2017 Paulding Ave., Bronx Cushing, Raymond Gerard 2386 Ryer Ave., Bronx Cusick. Robert John 985 Anderson Ave., Bronx Denihan, Michael Griffith 32-27 45 St., Queens, L I. Dicgmann, John Francis 601 West 104 St., N. Y. C. Donohue, William Edward 35 St. Nicholas Terrace, N. Y. C. Downs, William Henry 503 West 121 St., N. Y. C. 119 Duchini, David Victor 48 Halstead Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Dunworth, William Paul 37 Wright Place, Scarsdale, N. Y. Edelmann. Robert Benedict 180 Winthrop Rd., West Englewood, N. J. Fallon, Thomas Francis 2710 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx Feeley, J. Michael Patrick 520 West 190 St., N. Y. C. Fink, Frederick Charles 250 Valentine Ave., Bronx Flood, Joseph John 2061 Watson Ave., Bronx Foley, Robert Francis 3830 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx Foley, Thomas Raymond 8003 32 Ave., Jackson Heights, L. I. Fox, Thomas Edward 1901 Bathgate Ave., Bronx French, Bernard Francis 46 Lincoln Ave., Tuckahoe, N. Y. Gardner, George Austin 3021 Brigon Ave., Bronx Garvey, Thomas Joseph 6134 Fieldston Rd., Bronx Gibney, Frank Bray 20 East 89 St., N. Y. C. Giegerich, Joseph Francis 2820 Decatur Ave., Bronx Gi Reran, Edward Peter 31-23 85 St., N. Y. C. Goebler, Frederick Joseph 27 Summit Ave., Tuckahoe, N. Y. Gomprecht, Robert Feeley 250 University Ave., Bronx Gormley, Harold Edward 562 Logan Ave., Bronx Griffin, Edward Galvin 22 East 89 St., N. Y. C. Guarino, George Bernard 1956 Haight Ave., Bronx Gusmano, Ambrose John 195 Madison Rd., Scarsdale, N. Y. Hammer, Henry Francis Xavier 2961 Decatur Ave., Bronx Hart, Donald Joseph 2704 Decatur Ave., Bronx Hayes, Crofton John 943 Sheridan Ave., Bronx Holbrook, Martin Emmet c o Munch, 3315 207 St., Bayside, L. I. Jennings, Edward John 2817 Decatur Ave., Bronx Jennings, Thomas Patrick 2185 Elm Place, Bronx Johnson, Henry Byron 1756 Vandercliflf Ave., Bronx Johnson, Thomas Neville 3163 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx RAM 120 KIN Jordan, Roger Howard 440 North Broadway, Yonkers, N. Y. Martin. Lawrence Kane 145 West 168 St., Bronx Kane, Walter Thomas 2375 Marion Ave., Bronx Keane, James Bernard 1635 Pophane Ave., Bronx Keegan. Charles Edward 500 Trinity Ave., Bronx Kilsheimer, John Robert 251 Sheridan Ave., Ml. Vernon, N. Y. Link, James Herman 1852 Tenbrock Ave., Bronx Lonergan, Edward Joseph 274 East 240 St., Bronx Lucca, Joseph William 3228 Gibbett Ave., Bronx McCaffrey, Joseph Francis 2170 University Ave., Bronx McGeveran. John Baxter 2580 Marion Ave., Bronx McGroggan, John Thomas 501 West 174 St., N. Y. C. McHugh, Anthony Patrick 2038 Bathgate Ave., Bronx McNamara, Francis Joseph 2431 Webster Ave., Bronx McNamara, Gerald Charles 2280 Loring Place, Bronx McNamara, Thomas Adrian 8 Cottage Ave., Tuckahoe, N. Y. Mattingly, Charles Magruder 27 Monroe Ave., Larchmont, N. Y. Meade, Daniel Bernard 3287 Perry Ave., Bronx Meade, James Victor 3287 Perry Ave., Bronx Mullen, Edward Dingwall 21 Tier St., Bronx Mulligan. John Patrick 2514 Creston Ave., Bronx Mu 1 queen, Robert Francis 122 East 82 St., N. Y. C. Neville, John Francis 418 East 137 St., Bronx O’Brien, Robert Emmet 2059 Ellis Ave., Bronx Panzenbeck, Maret John 2123 Glebe Ave., Bronx Pateracki, Thomas Joseph 3240 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, N. Y. Peterson. David Robert 7712 35 Ave., Jackson Heights, L. I. Prior, Eugene Joseph 4326 Boyd Ave., Bronx Redmond, Lawrence Joseph 2444 Valentine Ave., Bronx Reusche, Frank L. 41 Oak Ave., Larchmont, N. Y. 121 Santini. William Theodore 2220 Gunther Ave., Bronx Schlinkert, Joseph James 2184 Davidson Ave., Bronx Scolaro, Frank Anthony 6049 Hurley Ave., Bronx Shea, Edward Albert 2962 Decatur Ave., Bronx Sheahan, Michael Joseph 1239 Madison Ave., N. Y. C. Shields, John Berchmans 3279 Decatur Ave., Bronx Sinclaire, John Henry 55 East 76 St., N. Y. C. Stannard, Dale Hampton 3433 73 St., Jackson Heights, L. I. Stirnwciss, Andrew Paul 868 Van Nest Ave., Bronx Sullivan. Neil Francis 415 East 204 St., Bronx Torrisi, Joseph Leonard 808 Penfield St., Bronx Traumiiller, Gerard Emmanuel 161-02 Grand Central Parkway, Jamaica, L. I. Vitale, Vincent Albert 2293 Southern Boulevard, Bronx Spiegel, Francis Martin 172 Beech St., Tuckahoe, N. Y. Walz, William Albert 2382 Webster Ave., Bronx Stack, Thomas Valentine 3330 Country Club Rd., Bronx Weeks, Benjamin Everett 1665 Grand Concourse, Bronx RAM 122 KIN In Appreciation The Class of Nineteen Forty-one wishes to express its sincere and hearty gratitude to all those who have assisted us in the prepara- tion and publishing of the 1941 Ramkin. In particular we are indebted to: Rev. James J. Redmond. S.J., Rev. Arthur V. Shea, S.J., and Rev. William T. Tallon, S.J., for their kind cooperation. To the moderators, editors, and staff who labored so diligently to make the 1941 Ramkin a success. To Rev. C. J. Mulialy, S.J., to Mr. E. P. Cilleran, Prep ’09, to Mr. Edward Reynaud. Prep 1875, to Mr. J. I. Berry, Prep 18B4, to F. J. Schmitt, D.D.S., Prep ’09, to Arthur J. Daley, Prep ’22, and to Mr. V. J. Roehrenbeck of the College Library, who so kindly aided in the compilation of the facts herein written about Fordham Prep’s first century. 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