Fordham University School of Education - Grail Yearbook (New York, NY)

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FERNAND PERREAULT zllajor: Science. Minor: Language. Degree: B.S. in Education. ArIi1'ilie.r: E.S.O.g French Club. It is not often that we find someone who has accomplished a great deal in diverse fields: it is less often that we find a person as modest as Fernand. He has taught in Maine and Plattsburg, and at the same time played in the Plattsburg Symphony. To state what he does is a more capable way of telling what he is. LUCIA PIRACCI Major: Italian. Minor: English. Degree: B.S. in Education. Aclizfiliex: E.S.O. g Lucia's presence is a warth and her smile a light. She has a vigorous goodness about her, an unaffected sympathy. She re- minds us of an early morning sunrise, delightfully real. JOHN PLANELL Major: Spanish. Minor: French. Degree: B.S. in Education. Arriifirier: Glee Clubg Philosophy Club: Sodality 1, 2, 3, Purpose is the keynote of john's attitude toward life. Knowing what he wants, he invariably takes the most direct means of attaining it. His uncompromising honesty and aggressive cu- riosity form the foundation of a sturdy, individualistic char- acter. o ANN PRACHT Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Speech. Degree: B.S. in Elementary Education. Arfiritief: French Club: Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Ann loves life, and to prove that, she refuses to be a mere spectator and always manages to be in the midst of things. Ever gay, she imparts her feelings to all around her. Her in- terest in skating and dancing bear witness to her love of ac- tivity. 35

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ELIZABETH O'KEEFE Major: Chemistry. Affiuor: Chemistry. Degree: B.S. in Educa- tion. Arlizfitiex: Sodality 1, 2, 3, fig Math Club, Grail Staff. An absorbing interest in things abstract and high scholarship attainment characterizes our A student. She moves through life graciously, unperturbed and smiling. Her sense of humor has never been known to desert her, her warm graciousness is perfectly expressed in her smile. LAWRENCE O'NEILL an Major: History. Minor: Social Studies. Degree:,.B.S1 ii At'fi'l ifi6.1'I History Club: Sodality 1, 2, 3, -ia Likeable, laconic Larry hides his light, not under a bushel but behind an attitude of reserve. Even that, however is not effi- cient enough to conceal the dry wit, the shrewdness, the shy good nature that make him the person that he is. PATRICIA OWVILLIAMS Major: Social Studies. Minor: History. Degree: B.S. Afrirfilieyz War Memorial Committee, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Grail Publicity Chairman. Pat's subtle humor is like icy lemonade on a sultry August day, or the salty tang of a sea breeze. It is the spice that para- doxically enhances the sweetness of her nature. It is the trade- mark of a feminine Peter Pan, an irrepressible Gael named Patty. LEONTINE F. PAINTON Major: English. Minor: History. Degree: B.S. in Education. Activities: Interracial Club, E.S.O.g Student Council: Director, Variey Show '47, '48. Witliout any attempt to wax lyrical, we want to say that Lee's like the flush of the spring. I-Ier's is a gentle vitality and a growing cleverness. It has been a privilege to walk in the garden of her personality and we have been enthusiastically aware of her fragrance. She's a iiower of rare worth and will contribute much to life's bouquet. 1 34

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LAURA PYNE Majo1': Social Studies. Minor: Speech. Degree: B.S. Adi:-'ilieft Sodality 1, 2, 3, ig Glee Club g French Clubg Mahd- rofsg History Club. Laura is demure as a Watteatu model, placid as a lullaby, lis- some as a premiere ballerina. Softspoken, affable, she goes her unhurried way, scorning all affectation. Her complete naturalness enhances a personality unusual for its sweet sim- plicity. FRANCIS REDMOND Major: Education. Iliinorz Mathematics. Degree: B.S. in Edu- cation. Frank breathes the air of a well-ordered existence. There is an element of propriety in his thought, his manner, and his dress. He has a lively interest in current affairs. His personality is immediately impressive. LEONA T. Rizzo Major: Biology. Minor: Art. Degree: B.S. Actizfirierz French Clubg Mimes and Mummersg Science Clubg Sodality 1, 2. In Lee, we find the creative powers of the artist and the prac- ticality of the scientist. She has completed six months of grad- uate work. Her ambition and enthusiasm makes her a vibrant and delightful personality. ARLENE ROBINSON Major: History. Minor: Social Studies. Degree: B.S. in Edu- cation. Arlene works with determination and enjoyment. One need not search too diligently to detect the dry wit and the intense loyalty that are part of her nature. Wlien she brings these qualities to the classroom as a teacher, those under her guid- ance will undoubtedly benefit intellectually and psychological- ly, from the experience, 36