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

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GEORGE SEBRING Major: Social Studies. Minor: Science. Degree: B.S. If Florida were a little further South, it would receive a Good Neighbor Policy award for sending us George. He is near perfection in the art of good speech, and a master of the well-turned phrase. Never excitable, always interesting, it has been a pleasure to have known George Sebring. LILLIAN SEL Major: French. Minor: English. Degree: B.S. In Education. Arli1r'iIie.f: French Club. That Lillian has unswerving strength of purpose is conclusively proven by the fact that she has majored in French in the grand manner. As President of the French Club she has put her knowledge to practical use which seems quite natural and appropriate. ANTHONY P. s1N1sGALL1 E Major: English. Minor: Social Studies. Degree: B.S. in Edu- cation. Actizafitier: Ramsg Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4. Quiet, dependable Tony would never make the grade as a gold-brick. Willingness to work is an integral part of his personality: hence, he falls heir to many trying tasks a less cooperative person would shirk. Giving Tony an assignment guarantees an efiicient, thorough, job. MARGARET SMITH Major: Mathematics. l'l'fDI0l'I Physics. Degree: B.S. Activities: Math Club, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Peggy is versatality personified: at this time in her busy life, she has mastered such varied fields as mathematics, tennis, designing, and painting. All her activities are characterized by a tenacity of purpose, a quiet determination which sees her through even the most difiicult situation. 39

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WILLIAM B. RYAN Major: Social Studies. Minor: Economics. Degree: B.S. In his quiet, unassuming way, Bill has won many friends. He thinks clearly and deliberately and finds enjoyment in the simple things of life. HELEN SCANLON Major: Mathematics. Minor: Physics. Degree: B.S. Artizfiiiexz Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4: Math Clubg French Club. Helen has the innocent gaiety of a Botticelli cherub and the shy grace of a faery queen. She has a quiet and shining re- finement unhampered by the pharisaical pretense. Her capacity for making and keeping friends is legendary, her loyalty to those friends, unique. JULIAN SCAVETTA Major: Social Studies. Minor: History. Degree: B.S. Aciizfitierz E.S.O. His temperament and disposition are as smooth running and as capably controlled as the Panama Clipper schedule. His humor is a quiet one that finds its expression in a gentle laugh. MARION SCHLINKERT Major: Social Studies. Degree: B.S. With an easy manner and pleasant smile Marion has the happy faculty for making friends. This side of her nature combines with her well trained mind to make her temperament even and her personality vital. I 38

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MARGARET SNIDERO Major: Biology. Minor: Science. Degree: B.S. Activities: Interracial Clubg Student Councilg Grail Staff. Margaret is very kind, very direct and very interested in what- ever concerns college and college life. She has a strength of character that is tempered by sweetness. Her active participa- tion in such organizations as the E.S.O. and Student Council indicates the unselfish nature which makes all her efforts, gen- uine contributions. MERCEDES SOLEY ilfajor: Chemistry. Degree: B.S. Aciizfilier: International Clubg Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Mercedes deviates from her usual manner of reserve when she graciously exhibits her musical talent. She is the violin virtuoso of the class of '48, Her interest in chemistry reveals the practical side of this proficient artist. JOHN L. SORMAN Maj01': History. Minor: Social Studies. Degree: B.S. in Edu- cation. A clivitiesz Swimming Team. john is one of those people who has made a place for him- self not only in the college circle, but also in outside activities. He held the New York State Championship in Swimming for three yearsg he has already gone to Syria to do graduate work in History. Wlmat is strangest of all, is that he acts quite simply about his major accomplishments as if they weren't somewhat exceptional. We feel they areg we know john is. JULIET STARACE Major: Social Studies. Minor: Sociology. Degree: B.S. Arrirfiiierz Glee Clubg Thaliansg Interracial Clubg French Clubg Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Juliet is a double feature . . . artist and organizer. The Glee Club has claimed both her soprano voice and her administra- tive abilities, at various times. She has worked hard to make that group the flourishing organization it is. Now, she is well on the way to the realization of her personal and professional ambitions. 40 A J