The Columbian Nineteen Hundfed Thirty-one Volume Three Published by the Senior Class IONA SCHOOL NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y (Page Three] s 1 I 1 i I i I S I % B B 1 I I I I I I 1 I 3 | 3 ex gm • - -v « “Columba, beloved ( ’ Iona. Looks down on t e youths that approach: And ble es sweet inn j it faces, Daring sin and it sequent encroach.” R t I I £ d I § a f | ! F I a (Page FourJ [Page l ivcl 3 3 1 3 I I i B I N s 1 a 1 1 1 In Iona of my heart. Iona of my love. Instead of monk's voice shall be lowir kine; But ere the world come to an end Shall be Iona as it was. PROPHECY OF ST. COLUMBA | f I I I k f 1 | g 6 | 1 P r [Page Six J 1 a 0) 1 i i 3 I I 0 i I □ I 8 % I 1 % 4 5 THE IONA SCHOOL I History and Aims n HE IONA S ' of many pro educational work c places. It was c Eminence, Cardin he sclr Aven es, on'tv very successful and developmei Estate, was purci and begin its wo in T oened in the year 1916. at the urgent request if New Rochelle, who had experience of the Brothers of Ireland in New York and other 'fronage and with the blessing of His ,unction of Webster and Lockwood as the Steam Estate, After six years of was found altogether inadequate to the needs x l. The present property, then known as the Hall in the year 1922 and the school was able to open Member of that year. Ever since the opening of the school it has .never ceased to advance, and a glance at the pictures n uis syllabus is sufficient to make one realize how beau- tiful a property is no . the disposal of the school authorities and how well adapted it is to the ' at needs of modern education. The school is named in honor of the great Irish Missionary and Scholar. Saint Columba, better known as Saint Columcillcr The Dove of the Church who founded on the Island of Iona, off the coast of Scotland, a sanctuary of learning and sanctity that fo centuries was the light of Western Europe. The aim of the school is to train its pupils in the principles of morality and to teach them to appreciate the beauty of religion, so that it may be an effective factor in the regulation of their lives. The educational system of the school is based on principles Christian and patriotic and is directed to the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and moral faculties of the pupils. To a great extent, of course, our work is among boys of Catholic parentage, consequently we impart a thorough know- ledge of our faith Our boys, of whatever faith, are good citizens, for they know what citizenship is and its value. It will be readily conceded that at the present day there is an ever increas- ing number of agencies whose sole purpose is to destroy our social organization Neither religion, government nor the individual is respected. Our boys, well grounded in the fundamental truths, will be important factors in fighting these evils. For this reason alone we believe that our work is becoming more import- ant every day. and that it should commend itself to all who have at heart the well-being of society. The Brothers will at any time be glad to confer with parents regarding the education and training of their boys. 9 % I g % t t t i t t t s I K I E 6 I a I a (Page Seven] L J fPjge tight) DEDICATION T JL O our Fathers and Mothers, whose words •ve encouraged us. whose advice has guided nd whose example has inspired us. this Annual is affectionately dedicated. i i a 5 I i % % % I a i 1 5 i pi 4 a a 6 i “Oh. that the artist's pencil could portray A father's inward bosom to your eyes— What hopes, and fears, and doubts perplex his way. What aspirations for your welfare rise! 1 2 r g 1 S 2 2 £ f- = p p P t £ £ £ SS 1 1 2 I p P g « t (Page Ten| REV. BROTHER C. S. McMANUS. Principal J (Page Eleven] 1 8 -5 i 3 1 i i 3 5 Table of Contents Book I SENIORS Book II UNDERGRADUATES (Page Twelve] [Page Thirteen 1 [Page Fourteen] wmmmmmmm HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1931 September. 1928. two clashes started their careers in the north side v. of the school, whose pupils were composed of the whole of Westchester's crazy-quilt of towns. Hurrying, beetle-browed youths there were from Mount Vernon: honeying, gliding youths from the groves of New Rochelle: and garrulous, tumbling youngsters from far off White Plains. All were destined to meld gracefully and perfectly into that body of savants which was to be one of the most outstanding bodies of boys to pursue the muses, gods of sport and of wisdom, commonly known as the Class of '3 1. These two bodies were designated by the empty names of first years. “A” and B”. and were situated. “B in the science room and “A” in the room directly over it. Most of the old-timers of Iona were situated in the B class, downstairs, and taught by Rev. Brother Tuohey, formerly the principal of our institution, while the young hopefuls above were drilled by Brother O'Keefe. Then started that bitter competition by the two classes against each other for the laurels of first year, on the field and in the class-room alike. The two classes were almost entirely unknown to each other, and even had a certain coldness towards each other, for the whole of nineteen twenty-eight. But then, after a varied year of hard, new studies in High School, the widely separated grades were brought into close contact in second year, which did much to pro- mote perfect harmony between them. It was at this period that the class began to assume a definite character, in spirit, activities and general movement. But the 'group , at this stage of its inception suffered a keenly felt loss, when James Weller, a quiet, studious fellow, and a fine sincere gentleman was taken from the midst of them. This was the only direct casualty felt by the class in its four-year program. In this1 year (1929) the class of '31 soon demonstrated to the rest of the school its unity of idea and purpose when it selected its class banner proudly, and sent out its men of sports, some to attempt the varsity teams, and making them. Also, the class was more than fully represented in literary and dramatic efforts, boasting of steady contributors to the school publications, and presenta- tions. which is rarely done by any Sophomore class. The preceptors of the Sophomore year were Brothers McAleer and Knight. Surely the class was better organized in spirit and action! A feeling of loyalty grew up and the class pro- gressed. The officers for this year were. President. Latham Jeffress: Vice-Presi- dent, William Crabtree: Secretary. Peter Lersch, and Treasurer. James Sheils. Thus we see that the class, in electing its own officers of both the two former classes A and B had harmonized into one. That year was ended in a fine F a § I I t t 1 d re t I re rc g I p F S £ [Page Fifteen 1 spurt of ener?’ by a big outing at Coney Island. In the course of the year, some boys hac. been lost by means of death, and domestic plans, but the class had still a substantial number, which was thirty-five students. The ensuing vacation period, long as it was. flew swiftly down the corri- dors of time for the fellows, and the year nineteen twenty-nine found them back, and in the third-year class-room. Of course, some of the old faces were gone, sadly enough, and still again, new ones were in their stead: new ones who assimilated quickly Iona’s splendid tradition and spirit, and were at once drawn into the class. In the first of the year, the officers were again elected, with William Crabtree as President. James Shells, Vice-President. Peter Lersch as Sec- retary and F. Kenneth Brastcd as Treasurer. The third year work was hard, and the class had a long year before it. well full of work and play. Time flew, and exams were passed or ’ flunked.” but the class went on without cease. The first big activity of the year was the handball tournament, which was won by the Class of ’31. in both first and second places, adding to Iona's laurels. Then came the Junior Prom, which was plied with a diligence and good will to be envied in any class, and needless to say. it was an un- qualified success. The class had by this time (mid-year) proven itself on the athletic field, and in the halls of the institution. Its representatives on th grid- iron were esteemed, and on the press, extolled by the student body, and nally on the stage they were highly commended. The term was crammed with ction. Everybody in the class was ’31 conscious”, to the vast benefit of the class. Then came the Senior year! New ideas, new duties, the goal! All of the class was present on the first day. upon which began the retreat, which is cus- tomary at Iona. These terms or sessions are indeed passing swiftly. The Senior Prom, as we know, was the most successful ever put forth by a Senior class at Iona. The activities on the field of sport have grown better in leaps and bounds. James Sheils. William Crabtree. John McGowan and Wm. Byrnes, re- spectively. as President. Vice-President. Secretary and Treasurer, being elected, are fully proud of their class, in all activities. The class deserves your praise. Its mark is left in Iona's annals, and a high mark it is. New ideas were put forth by the class, and they are being adopted by the classes to come. Thus, the class, leaving its Alma Mater, salutes her and her faculty as she leaves for the higher paths of learning, with truly fond recollections of her grace and sweetness. [Page Sixteen) HENRY A. BRANN Dramatic Club 3. 4—Track 3. 4—-Monogram 3. 4 f typical modern youth is Harry, full of vivacity and spright- • ' liness. However, he is rather an enigma at times, for at the most unexpected moment he will turn his mind to Beethoven or even to the writings of Cardinal Wiseman. He has also been attracted to sports, and it was often our pleasure to see him. with his ■artist’s’' hair flying, as he swept down the track or soared over the bar. In fact. Harry’s main idea in everything seems to be speed. He is typical of our present age. in method and execution. His presence in the school orchestra, a few years ago. was surely a great asset to that organization. His new and refreshing ways of work, in and out of school, have more or less amazed all who are acquainted with him. His share in the class has been almost pro- fessional and we cheer him on as we see him leave Iona. (Page Seventeen 1 F. KENNETH BRAS'. Mgr. Golf Team. 3rd year—Mgr. F ball. 4th year Junior Prom Committee—Senior P m Committee Editor of Ionian—Monogram Club 3. 4 '7 OUR golden years of Ken’s” acquaintance have made him a C. valuable member of the class. His air of efficiency is known and liked all over Iona. A keen foresight, understanding nature, and a good sense of humor as well as a keen businesslike, metho- dical manner are Ken’s” outstanding characteristics. We under- stand that Ken” has selected teaching as his vocation and wish him the highest success in his chosen work. A clean, well-balanced fellow, we shall miss him sorely as he leaves, and oft. when perplexed by a matter of business, we will think of him and say longingly. How I wish Ken’ were here!” (Page Eighteen! ILLIAM BYRNES Golf 3. 4—Jur. r Prom Com. 3—Senior Prom Com. 4 Columbian S: I 4—Treasurer 4—Monogram 3. 4 ( 7 HE above is one Bill Byrnes, scholar and gentleman: but be ' not deceived, reader, for he is by no means somber, and he often, with the aid of his keen humor, sets his fellows on edge with his hearty, roaring laughter. This golden-haired member of the class has been most active and efficient in such affairs as the ‘Prom'’ and Year Book. Bill is usually very quiet, and pays strict attention to his work: but is also an ardent pursuer of sports and is an excellent horse-back rider. Bill has not yet revealed to us what his plans for the future may be, but we feel positive that a fellow with his wholesome, plugging nature will succeed in whatever he may select for his life’s work. (Page Nineteen! FRANCIS CHAPMAN Football 2. 4—Track 2. 3. 4-—Dramatic Club 2. 3 Monogram Club—Year Book 7RANK is a typical Ionian in spirit and general aspect. This CJ quiet, non-pretentious fellow has won the esteem of all his colleagues by reason of his sterling qualities as a student and sportsman. Frank has been, for the last three years, one of our best all-around athletes, and a conscientious student. It is not often that one meets a fellow like Frank, and he has been truly appreciated at Iona by faculty and student body. He is the kind of an Ionian that the institution wants, and is surely a model for the younger boys to look up to. He is the kind of a student who gives his best in sports and studies, and as a result, has succeeded in both. This is our tribute to a good sport and a fine fellow. (Page Twenty 1 wmmwmw WILLIAM CRABTREE Baseball 2. 3—Football 2. 4—Basketball 3. 4 Senior Prom Committee—Junior Prom Committee Monogram Club 2. 3. 4 AIL Bill! Snappy, bright and well beliked—his presence carries with it always an air of genial good-humor. Fast- moving and cheery, his being is like a bright beam of jollity and good will in the class-room. Bill was ever active in class affairs, and was a true go-getter for the Seniors of nineteen thirty-one. It is widely blown through- out the corridors that Bill has decided to go to Georgetown, and while we wish him God-speed into the path of higher learning, it will be tough' to see this refreshing Ionian leave us. In later life most of the members of the class will still hear his high voice resound in their ears, driving home a vital point for the well-being of the class. Cheerio. Bill! [Page Twenty-one] GEO. ENDRICH HORT and stocky, quiet and reserved is ' Heinie” Endrich. who is a well beliked Mount Vernon commuter. George is a very good student and the steady concentration of that brain of his has made him a most necessary member of the Senior Class. It is indeed with regret that we see our Teutonic student de- part from our halls, for he is an ideal student. His whole-hearted work in extra-curricular affairs as well as studies will be assets which will follow him always. ‘Heinie has elected to pursue a technical career: and we are sure he has chosen the line for which he is best fitted. So long. 'Heinie . come back and see us again sometime! (Page Twenty-two] 1 i O . J A aA. a A J33J. aA aA. aA. aA. a A aA aA ! A V JOHN FLANAGAN Baseball 2—Football 2 (Page Twenty-three 1 GEORGE HODGSON Football 2. 3. 4—Baseball 3—Track 2—Monogram Club r25LL the world loves a plugger Red's indomitable spirit and '-J ' tenacious grit have won for him scholastic success and grid- iron laurels. As a guard on the football team he proved a bul- wark of power: hard as a rock and just as hard to move. When Red dug his cleats in and braced his squat body you knew he meant business. He well merited the title ''Stonewall” Hodgson. As a member of the Track team, he went in for the distance races. He was gifted with exceptional endurance powers and these, to- gether with that do-or-die attitude A his. helped him to consis- tently break the tape much before his opponents. In the class room you can’t miss him. Fiery head, freckled face and a wide grin distinguished this good-natured and very modest Senior. Somewhere in the past he was dubbed Skipper.” but that nickname has lately been discarded for the more appro priate Red”. After graduation. Red” expects to take up engineering. (Page Twenty-four] THOMAS HOLDEN Football 4 (( OM is another happy representative of the breeder of fron- tiersmen—White Plains. The climate of this native land has made him rugged and tan and as he tells the boys with much flourish plenty tough. Of course his long march down from the wind-swept and storm-beaten Plains has made a man of him, but he says he owes most of it to his diet of salmon which grows on every tree in his land. Despite these distractions. Tom still finds time for study and does well in his work. Tom. in his Senior Ye r. played football and made out very well due to his strength ano absolute fearlessness. In everything he seems to apply the same force although it is covered by an evi- dent happy abandon. He is constantly smiling and always in a jovial mood. His inseparable companion. Henny” Vier. gives him so many laughs that it is a common sight to see him fairly doubled up with mirth in some corner of the campus at some joke. Tom is equally quick at giving a joke as taking it. He makes an excellent companion and a very desirable fellow in a crowd. Just what college he will enter he has not disclosed, but we suspect that he sneaks mail down to Georgetown and gets important looking answers in returr We are confident, however, that wherever he goes he will win .iis way into everyone's heart just as he has into ours. Iona wll miss Tom Holden. [Page Twenty-five] JOHN HOLMES Ionian 2. 3—Iona News 3 HERE is in every man’s make-up one salient feature—the ' ' spokesman of his personality—which distinguishes him from his neighbor. John’s spokesman is his non-committal silence. It speaks volumes and gives added importance to his words on such rare occasions when he chooses to make a statement. His manner in the class room is quiet and reserved, but not so on the campus. The fresh air seems to change him completely, and then he becomes the most loquacious of anybody and he is not averse to occasional jokes—wholesome ones. John will always be remembered in the nooks and crannies of Iona for his hair-raising cornet solo on Armistice Day. Never before was such fervid patriotism shown (or blown) by beast, woman or child. It was just too sad. (Page Twenty-six 1 LATHAM JEFFRESS Football 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2. 3. 4—Bas?ball 2. 3. 4 Basketball 3. 4—Senior Prom Committee (Chairman) Junior Prom Committee—Monogram Club—Class President 1 f LL hail the Prince of good fellows and a potential executive! •y I Magnanimous, frank, versatile and a gentleman. That's “Jeff . A cheerful word and a resounding whack on the back is his mode of greeting you. Jeff has always been conspicuous in class politics and his decisions have been most practical. He will try anything and by dint of continual practice overcomes any shortcomings he may experience. An outstanding athlete, he occupies responsible positions in the four major sports and his size and strength make him respected by all. Jeff” is the most oblig- ing fellow we know and he will gladly go out of his way to help a friend. It was as chairman of the Senior Prom that “Jeff” covered himself with glory. It was mainly through his foresight and perseverance that the Prom was such a business bonanza and a huge social triumph. It will be many a year before another Senior Prom will have surpassed or even equalled its brilliancy. Surely Jeff” is not blind to what he has accomplished, yet he is the one least affected and remains just as modest as ever. He intends to enter business when he graduates. Success is inevitable. We nominate “Jeff for the Hall of Fame. [Page Twenty seven) =01X xA X-Ca M AAxAxjLW; X JOSEPH A. JUDD. Jr. Baseball 2. 3. 4—Handball 2. 3—Monogram Club Wtwvam rmrm r? rn imwwwwla [Page Twenty-eight] J. NkSHS?' S i I 1 RAYMOND S. JUDD Basketball (Mgr.) 4—Handball 2. 3—Iona News Senior Prom Committee—Year Book Day- is the most conscientious and ardent booster that a v Senior Class of Iona has ever known. The class is greatly indebted to him for his work in making both the Junior and Senior Proms the great successes that they were. With his humorous dis- sertations on current topics he has brightened many a period dur- ing the long days. In this, our last year at Iona. Ray was man- ager of our successful basketball team, but due to illness was absent for most of the season: but he came back from his long attack with the same cheery disposition, the same Ray we have always liked and always will. About the only objection we have to him is his passion for old broken down and noisy chariots. Nevertheless, it is with an exceedingly heavy heart that we bid good-bye to our comrade who has ever offered himself unselfishly to better the Class of ’31. [Page Twenty-nine] y D R 1 B d i -4 J R i 3 GEORGE KENNEY Baseball 2. 3. 4—Football 2. 3. 4—Football Capt. 4 Basketball 3, 4—Monogram Club 2. 3. 4 ( EORGE is known widely for his athletic prowess. He has ry starred in baseball, football and basketball for three years. In his Senior year he captained the winning football team. He is a good student and is liked everywhere he goes. Apparently George is a quiet and attractive looking young man. but those who know him a little better might not dispute his good looks, but most cer- tainly would his quietude. His humor often breaks forth into re- marks which are of truly rare wit. Quite often a great disturbance in the class-room arises around about iMr. Kenney s desk. George himself, usually remains calm and unruffled, thus ; ving away his guilt. George is an idol of the school. The underg s a'1 look up to this man whose charm attracts them and whose n nerve, dis- played so brilliantly on the football field, inspires them. He is easily one of the most popular boys in the school and especially loved by the Senior class. George represents everything toat is clean, fair and manly. He is every inch a gentleman, a true friend a game fighter and a model American boy. we re proud of ou George. Wherever he goes his virtues will give him every break he needs and with him goes our prayers. F p (Page Thirty] JOSEPH KILMARTIN Ionian Business Staff 4—Mgr. Track 4—Dramatic Club 4 i i )c E doubt whether they come any more easy going and good -■rl natured than 'Fuzzy”. If you want a look at the epitome of nonchalance and economy of motion just glance his way. But don't let your eyes deceive you and blind you to the alert and ever active mind beneath. Joe is the sort of fellow that any school would be glad to have and his presence has been appreciated for so long around the campus that his absence is going to be felt. This goes double for the Class of 1931. who will always hold the fond memory of him. [Page Thirty-one) jgjgig CHARLES F. LAMMERT Ionian Staff—Ion News yHARLIE is a comparative newcomer to our anks. He entered Iona just two years ago. having abandoned Brooklyn Prep in hopes of gaining deeper knowledge and acquiring more culture. In the former pursuit he has advanced to such a position where he is able to analyze abstruse problems quicker than the rest ' us and to detect errors where errors are least expected, making it not a little embarrassing for those in authority and most uncomfortable for those of us who think themselves completely cognizant of all that transpires. In the class room Charlie’s argumentative spirit has often dra vn him into many a heated verbal encounter, from which he us illy emerges unscathed. Chj § O 'jas not divulged his plans for the future, but we would P t all surprised if he should join up with some gang • -£.n £ ins. 'H [Page Thirty-two] immwu. mjAliUAlU Vj U U: Mi M ‘MJU U U MULUMUM2 WILLIaM D. I.EAHON Dramatic Club 2. 3. ■—Ionian Staff—Iona News Staff Columbian Staff—Football 3. 4—Track 3. 4 HIS class of 1931 has been fortunate in many ways, and not ' the least because it numbers so many who ca napprcciate a joke and have the even greater facility of being able to make one. Pat'’ among the foremost of these. He is a whole entertain- ment ccnu.’ittec in himself. However, he does not spend so much time entertaining that he has no time left for other activities. An associate editor’s position on the Ionian and the Iona News claims a good part of his attention. He is a rented thespian and has played many important roles r ■ ' productions, earning unlimited praise for his apt c... Pat ' held down a berth on the football team for the k , asons. mak- ing plenty of trouble for the opposition, and ran . ae track team with much success. And if we really got warm o the task of eulogising him it would take a great deal rrf . ? spa : than our page permits. So we’ll merely wish him all thi :uck in the world and a fond good-bye. .4._____ | Page Thirty-three) PETER STANLEY LERSCF Dramatic Club I. 2. 3. 4—Ionian Staff—Iona News Staff Columbian Staff—Handball 1. 2. 3. 4 Lf HERE is no need for introducing “Pete . His keen wit and ' hearty laughter have long enlivened Iona walls. His gay humor has often brightened dull days. But do not infer that he is merely a merry jester for nothing is farther from the truth. He possesses a talent for writing entertaining short stories and his mas- tery of serious writing is attested by the fact that he holds an office on each of the school publications. “Pete’s” bent for athletics in- clines towards handball in which sport he “rates . The close of every city championship tournament finds him in the finalist ranks. And now we top everything off with what we consider his crown- ing achievements. Namely, his successes in the Dramatic Club plays. It is our conviction that Pete has excelled all as a character actor in Iona and we heartily wish him success on the great stage of life. Pete has been a great Ionian, in dramatics, sports and liter- ary efforts—Auf wiedersehen. Pete! [Page Thirty-fourj uju u BERNARD J. McCANN Golf 3. 4—Football 4—Tennis 1. 2—Track 1. 4 Monogram Club—Handball 2, 3 ft ft ERNIE has been with us four years and during that time he ■ ft ft has become everybody’s friend. And a truer friend a fellow never had. As a rule he is quiet and unassuming in the class-room, but is always ready to talk with anyone about anything and his warm smile is never missing. In fact, when Bernie isn’t humming he is smiling. Eternally happy. He is always ready for a lark and his Irish blue eyes light up at the prospect of playing a joke on somebody. And then, when all is said and done, he will burst into contagious laughter. On the tennis courts Bernie is well near invincible. He takes his tennis seriously and. as is the case with everything which he puts his mind to. he achieves remarkable results. He has won a reputation as a golfer and his score is something to be reckoned with. When he is determined. Bernie is hard to beat. You just can't help liking him. that’s all. and I am sure he will be as well liked at Notre Dame. (Page Thirty-five) daniel McCarthy Football 3. 4 T'S a funny thing what mellow tempers these Ionians of long standing have. Perhaps it's the Iona atmosphere and perhaps not. But at any rate. Danny’s runs true to custom and is among the mellowest. His is a quiet personality, full of humor and strength. They tell us that still waters run deep, but something surely comes to the surface when Dan gets on the gridiron. That Celtic blood makes its presence known: his choler rises, and Dan” is in there fighting hard on every play. And we'll wager that he will fight life in the same way and finish at the top of the heap. (Page Thirty-six] JOHN O. McGOWAN Football 4—Senior Prom Committee—Monogram Club Ionian Staff—Columbian Staff -Track 4 ACK entered Iona the proud possessor of extraordinary honors (y in scholarship and he has maintained that high standard throughout his four years of high school. His innate ability to comprehend quickly things in the class has made it possible for him to place a minimum of importance on home study, that bane of the less fortunate. As a member of the Ionian staff he has made many interesting contributions to its pages in the form of stories and editorials. He made his first appearance in varsity sports this year as tackle on the football team and won instant recognition by his aggressiveness pnd courage. He appreciates good humor and is somewhat of a practice1 oker. Up to the writii. u. nis sentence. Jack has made no defini, plans for the future, but whether he enters college or the busineso world, we feel sure that he will meet with more than ordinary success. [Page Thirty-sevenJ mmmm QJP THOMAS L. McNAMARA. JR. Track 1. 2. 3, 4—Football 3. 4—Golf 2. 3. 4—Monogram Club | V HO at Iona has ever seen Tommy in a melancholy or mor- ose mood? Of course, none. He is a wealth of cheerfulness and never seems to worry much about anything. After three years of faithful service on the track team. Tommy was chosen by his teammates to captain the 1931 squad. Football is also one of Tommy's favorite sports. As a relief quarterback. Tommy proved himself to be the bane of opposing elevens, even scoring several times for the Maroon and Gold. Following in the footsteps of his father. “Mac” is a con- scientious devotee of that ancient scotch game. golf. As long as there has been a golf team in Iona “Mac’s services have been sought and welcomed. Generous enough, and yet imbued with the fine spirit of the “Fighting Irish”. That seems best to de- scribe Mac”. Diminutive though he may be. his departure leaves a big vacancy in the hearts of all true Ionians which we fear will never be filled. (Page Thirty-eight) -fcv fcV fcW fc' fk fcY 1 iY fcWlfc HUBERT McNALLY CZ UGH has been a Senior barely six months, so consequently C 1 this monograph must necessarily be brief and cannot be expected to do him full justice. He came to Iona from Roxbury Prep and was immediately made to feel entirely at home. A good mixer, he was not long in making friends. He is an eager student, and takes a lively interest in French: in fact, he almost conducts that class himself. Most of his time is spent in breaking in his new Ford roadster, which procedure is being performed in record lime. (Page Thirtv-nincJ FRANK A. MATIER Ionian Staff—Iona News Staff—Dramatic Club 4 Track 4 Senior Prom—Columbian Staff—Golf Manager (yOLTHOUGH Frank only began attending Iona last fall he has '-s L already carved a definite place for himself in the hearts of his classmates and teachers. Not so strange when we consider that he transferred from our kindred school and ival. All Hallows. His hearty manner has won him a host of friends who wish him all success. But don't worry about Frank! Opportunity won’t have her hand off the knocker before he seizes her! Wherever he goes, this heavy fellow will surely be the center of attraction, with his vast, good-natured energy So Long. Frank. [Page Forty) vmww. WALTER O'ROURKE (jhJALTER is—or rather, he was for a time— the “enfant terrible” of the Class of '31. His first two years were fraught with adventures and misadventures, humorous escapades, ludicrous situations and. as might be imagined, disastrous en- counters. prep school regulations being what they are. But Walter’s pranks were not of the ordinary school-boy variety; they were too cunningly thought out and far too cleverly exe- cuted to be called mediocre. Surely, we thought, here was a genius at work, and we expected great things of Sir Walter. Well, we were rewarded with the Doorknob Mystery and all scholastic pro- ceedings were at a standstill for days afterwards. Comparative quiet reigned for a full year; Walter v.ad disappeared. Finally this stormy petrel came to rest in his Senior year, a changed man. His vast store of energy, previously spent in practical joking, was now diverted into more productive channels. He was a student now, commanding attention. His flare for situ- ations and his scrupulous attention to details were now translated into vivid compositions and thoughtful essays. Walter is in dead earnest now and there's going to be something doing in business circles when he graduates. (Page Forty-one] W. ENDA PRENDERGAST Track 2. 3. 4—Dramatic:' 2. 3—Monogram Club 3. 4 f NDA is the smiling Irishman of the Senior class. Enda has a most pleasing disposition and gets on well with everyone. He wears a perpetual smile which never disappears even on the occasion two years ago when he got in the way of a discharge of buckshot from a starter's gun. In his Sophomore year Enda starred in dramatics. Most of us did not recognize him behind his moustache and courting a pretty girl” on the stage. His ability as an actor, however, was proven and he gained more laurels for himself. But this is not all. He is the stellar high jumper on cur track squad. Last year in a meet, striving hard for his place. Enda broke his arm. This un- fortunate accident did not seem to worry him much. For the first six months of the Senior year. Enda thought he could do better without us: but becoming downcast and lonely he returned from St. John’s and we welcomed him back with open arms. Taken all in all. Enda is a fine fellow and one can see that the good qualities of all natives of Old Erin are very pre- dominant in him. [Page F'oriy-twoJ EP U U a U U A. HMAjUTO JAMES V. QUINN Baseball (Mgr.) 4—Columbian Staff (f HERE is no quill in Jim's makeup. He is the simplest and J most trustworthy fellow you would ever care to meet. As a student, he has been most consistent, so far as ranking is concerned. For him to fall to the comparatively low position of third place in class is unheard of. He is always prompt in voicing any doubts he might entertain on class questions and though he disrupt the whole session he will not desist until that question has been settled to his entire satisfaction. His motto seems to be Study hard, play harder. And no one derives as much enjoyment from life as Jim. He enters into the spirit of the fun with a wholeheartedness surprising to :hose acquainted only with his serious self. He likes music and was a member of the school orchestra during its heyday. Now he is organizing a dance orchestra. Jim has formed no definite plans as yet for the future, though he did intimate that he might study law. If so. then there is not the least shadow of a doubt that he will become that paradox, an honest lawyer. [Page Forty-threel r 3 3 i i I 3 | i i a 3 3 3 I 1 PAUL D. REID Football 4—Senior Prize Debate dapper young fellow wearing a grey hat punched in and pulled down in the front, steps across the campus. We '•’e- sent Paul, the last of the Reid boys, all of whom are numbered among the graduates of Iona. Good natured, witty and smiling even in the face of trouble, Paul has many admirers. His winning personality never mIs to attract even though one may have only known him a fe minutes. Paul asp res to become America’s Premier Gentleman Jockey. Schooling Maryland thoroughbreds occupies a great deal of his time. Aside from this, Paul is a very skillful hockey player and a good end during the football season. When the class started to argue over the quality of certain blazers. Paul, our connoiseur of the fashion in clothes, stepped in and decided for us that the Y g jacket had the best cut”. We are also indebted to him 3 class banner. o v if is not known where Paul intends to continue his course of studies: but if friends count for aught. Paul is indeed a wealthy young man. I r P § 3 £ I | I £- £ (Page Forty-four) ANDREW RICCARDI Basketball 3. 4—Football 3. 4—Capt. Baseball 4 . Basketball 4 -Monogram Club 3. 4 Baseball DIC” has ecome an idol of Iona although he has only been -'V with us a little over a year. He came to us in our Junior year and quickly found a place for himself in the hearts of his classmates. He has been in baseball, football, basketball and track for those two years. Both baseball an'4 basketball he cap- tained. In each sport he displayed a strength d invincible cour- age which inspired ever one’s admiration. O. standing as was his athletic career, it did not detract from his stucies. He studied hard and was rewarded by high marks in every exam. Richimself, is a merry, happy fellow, rarely, if ever, aroused. He is not boisterous, but rather attracts by merit of his amiable disposition. He has a host of Iona friends who boast of their intimacy with the great Ric”. In the face of his athletic triumphs. 'Ric‘' is modest and unassuming. Althou' 1' dence in himself is immovable, yet he is rather given iv. his efforts than of boasting of them. All his spare time ... up with athletics and in that he is more than content. May he carry through life that same courage and perseverance which he displays in every sport he plays. Holy Cross will probably claim him, but wherever he goes he carries the best wishes of his class- mates. (Page Forty-five] MARTIN ROONEY Football 4 f jARTIN is the quiet, reserved gentleman of the class. Al- though he is by no means snobbish he is naturally silent and when he does speak it is with the soft musical voice of culture. Martin is a thorough gentleman, he knows exactly how to con- duct himself under all circumstances as befits his dignity. The rarity of his utterances give them added weight but frequently he leaves the entire class open-mouthed with some disclosure of knowledge which everyone else thought to be only possessed by theologians. Martin s greatest hobbies are anything pertaining to airplanes. He is himself a licensed pilot and has taken frequent solo flights into the heavens. Somehow, the cockpit of a plane seems to be the very place for Martin. It is the simplest thing in the world to imagine him with his hand on the controls gazing ahead with his perpetually serene eyes, his featut s unchanging, the same inscrutable Martin. Gcod-bye. Martin, and God bless you. (Pngc Forty-six] ai %1i u u u u j. i u a uai JAMES HENRY SHEILS Senior Class President—Senior Prom Committee—Monogram Club Football 2. 3. 4—Baseball 2. 3. 4—Basketball 3, 4— Iona News—Track 4—Senior Prize Debate HE genial face pictured above is that of “Gentleman Jim . y third of the illustrious Sheils family to become an alumnus of Iona School. Jim is all the word gentleman implies and more. A sincere, honest and admirable character, he is well liked by everyone. His name has become a by-word along the corridors of Iona and never is there a word whispered against him. Jim holds the distinguished offices of President of the Senior class and Editor-in-Chief of the Year Book. Thus we show in a small way our esteem for him. The record of his achievements in both scholastic and ath- letic fields is certainly one that he may justly be proud of. Jim made his name immortal to all Ionians by his playing in the first Iona-Georgetcwn game. Making his final bow to Iona football audiences. Jim scored twice on miraculous passes to tie our strong intersectional rivals from Washington. Having received several major I s for his athletic ability. Jim was unanimously elected President of the Monogram Club. One of the most versatile athletes Iona has ever had. Jim's personality and good sportsmanship has won him many friends. Even our bitter rivals respect him. The good wishes of the entire student body go with him and we feel sure that Notre Dame will receive a valuable asset in the person of James Henry Sheils. (Page Forty-seven I www.m OTffiO FRED SMITH Football 4—Track 3. 4—Ionian Staff—Columbian Staff is necessary to break the shell of a nut to get at its delicious • kernel, and it is also necessary to remove the shell of unas- suming modesty to perceive the warm personal:ty that is Fred Smith’s. But when you have probed the surface ou will have to go far to find a more cheery and sincere soul than that of “Smitty . A comparative newcomer to Iona, he has become more and more appreciated as the days rolled by. Iona will miss his droll humor. [Page Forty-eight] 1 6 S I I 3 5 3 JUTCH” is one of the most popular members of the Senior class. A hearty laugher and certainly a very good-natured chap, his company is always sought. To chase away those blues’' we reco nmcnd that you spend an afternoon with him. A broad-shouldered, powerful individ al Tony” has always been a devotee of athletics. He earned his letter by starring on our baseball team of 1930. His prowess as a batter is well known to his opponents. The same year. Tony” was finalist in the City Handball Championship. But these are only two of the sports in which he excels. As to his scholastic ability. Tony” is the stellar French student of the class. Having been tutored for four years by a native Frenchman, he speaks the language very fluently. Just at present. Butch” is contemplating a trip to Florida in July: and whether he goes to a University of the South or returns home, he takes with him the sinccrcst wishes of classmates for a succeesful career. [Page Forty-nine] . 'ENRY is a r J L bred. He is student besides. Hen surprising agility, but man from Wh only a physical not only can sling n. . can juggle his books ut a good 0i)t around with with equal grace, or two years he .High tackle when He ’ ty made himself famous at football mad- half-backs very wary about charging they beheld this maroon and gold clad giant in their path. Henny” isn't one to push himself forward but if anyone might be foolish enough to judge from this that he is bashful and quiet, let them inquire about lunch-hour periods in the Senior class-room. Someone always has a good joke and runs to Henny at noon hour to have it fully appreciated. The heavy one always obliges —he -oars with laughter till the very school building rings with it. Everyone will miss Henny” and his classmates wish all the luck in the world to him. Georgetown will probably claim Mr. Vier and it is probable that he will follow his dad’s footsteps into the study of medicine. But whatever he will become—we know he'll be a good one. i f- I i I i I Page Fifty] AR WADELTON i l Page Fifty-oneJ k k ( I Oti. AAlAA JuL-oUtA .’'AkAJ £ FRANK WliLDON Tennis 2—Basketball 2. 3. 4—Football 3. 4—Baseball 4 Monogram Club 3. 4—Ionian 3. 4—Columbian Staff Dramatic Club 2—Senior Prom Committee Gh RANK is what might be termed a prominent Senior. He is ' widely active, having many successful irons in the fire. In athletics he ranks high, having represented the Maroon and Gold in football, baseball, basketball and tennis. In his sophomore year he successfully carried an important part in the play Well I De- clare ’. He has been selected for all important committees due to a shrewd business instinct. He has served on the staff of various school publications. The crowning point of all this is his schol- astic ability, which rates him among the highest in the class. T ruly a versatile gentleman is Mr. Weldon. Frank is a gay and happy fellow who is constantly alert for a joke and is quick to make one himself. Whatever he attempts he throws himself right into with an apparent carelessness which actually is underlined with a deep-rooted determination. He is popular with everyone due to his happy personality and ready wit. A brilliant conversationalist and a thorough gentleman are Frank's greatest keys to success. We know he will use them to great advantage. Notre Dame will probably enfold him to her bosom and in four years send him forth into the world a credit to his educators. Good luck. Frank. L [Page Fifty-two] [Pjgc Fifty-three] i [Page Fifty-four) u urn uuu yoosaro wmmiwiwmmmm m CLASS DIRECTORY Harry Brann Kenneth Brasted William Byrnes Frank Chapman Bill Crabtree George Endrich John Flanagan George Hodgson l orn Holden John Holmes Latham Jeffress Joe Judd Ray Judd George Kenney Joe Kilmartin Charles Lammert Bill Leahon Peter Lersch Bernard McCann Daniel McCarthy John McGowan Hubert McNally Tom McNamara Frank Matier Walter O’Rourke Enda Prendergast Jim Quinn Paul Reid Andrew Riccardi Martin Rooney Fred Smith Anthony Stella Jim Sheils Henry Vier Edgar Wadelton Francis Weldon Gramatan Avenue. Mount Vernon 14 Benedict Place. Pelham Dolma Road. Scarsdale 196 Woodland Avenue. New Rochelle 3 Interlaken Drive. Tuckahoe 11 Crescent Place. Yonkers 83 Drake Avenue. New Rochelle 12 Howard Street. Mount Vernon 30 Prospect Street. White Plains 22 Linda Avenue. White Plains 210 Drake Avenue. New Rochelle 29 Montgomery Place. New Rochelle 29 Montgomery Place. New Rochelle 1 30 Liberty Avenue. New Rochelle 1 38 Beechmont Drive. New Rochelle 14 Hillcrest Avenue. New Rochelle 25 Hubert Place. New Rochelle 40 Fourth Street. Pelham 18 Serpentine Drive. New Rochelle 104 North Street. Rye 5 1 Hillcrest Avenue. New Rochelle 1040 North Avenue. New Rochelle 210 Langdon Avenue. Mount Vernon Thornycroft. Scarsdale 1 18 Vista Place. Mount Vernon 65 Rose Street. Tuckahoe 192 Woodland Avenue. New Rochelle 5 Lake Street, White Plains 1918 Barnes Avenue. Bronx. N. Y. Wykagyl Gardens. New Rochelle 243 Murray Avenue. Larchmont 312 Webster Avenue. New Rochelle 153 Meadow Lane, New Rochelle 12 Chester Avenue. White Plains 42 Marbledale Road. Tuckahoe 175 Hamilton Avenue. New Rochelle i I t t r I t r £ r r f I i I I 1 r I t t I (Page Fifty-five] [Page Fifty-six] . (Page Fifty--seven] gp M u. u uu ywA JUNIORS V O J HEN the Juniors returned in September we found that our ranks had been sadly depleted. So. after many meetings and much discussion, we decided to admit into our select group the following out of the many thousands who clamored for admittance. They are: Bill Adams. Tom Dee. Frank LaSala and Harry Pack. Immediately thereafter we plunged into the class business and selected a great duo to lead us: Robinson as president, and Lysaght as vice-president. Foot- ball then claimed a lot of our number and those who didn’t play on the Varsity were the backbone of Brother Green's undefeated J. V.’s. Next, basketball occupied our attention and our men were the cream of “Buck’’ Freeman’s Varsity five. In an interclass game we swamped the Sophs 15-10. The Seniors absolutely refused to engage in physical combat of any kind. Who could blame them? Since sports and studies come naturally to us. track and baseball are right “down our alley and we already have Cicero” hollering Kamerad” after the fashion of the Sophs. Soon we shall betake that marvelous spirit characteristic of us into the Senior class and try to raise that class from the lowly state into which it has fallen during the past year to a level worthy of such a collection of shining lights as we modestly admit ourselves to be. f. I I £ t t t I h I g a 1 a t % I [Page Fifty-eight] {Page Fifiy-ninc] ? 'a 4. oUuUoUM ':7 HEN school opened a few of our classmates of the previous year were large group, thirty-five in number. The officers selected this year are: Vincent Hartnett, president: Kenneth Walker, vice-president: George McNally, treasurer, and Engel Hevenor, secretary. Brother Green wasted no time in pushing us hastily through Caesar, while Mr. Grant attempted to clear up all mysteries pertaining to Algebra. The class average for studies has been fair throughout The Sophomore class is in no way backward in sports. The football team good. In basketball we had the pleasure of seeing our pals fighting to uphold are some members of the class who wield a racket with no mean ability. Others claim to have power over a golf club and we are looking forward to seeing them The class also had its representation in the school play. Also we col- seen in large numbers at the games and many belong to the school societies and clubs. All this is not idle boasting but plain fact which proves what the class (Page Sixty] (Page Sixty-one] FRESHMEN iO’ HE year began as usual with a Retreat of three days. We have an amaz- ' ingly big class this year, consequently it was some time before all the new- comers got acquainted. Brother Galway took charge of the class and explained to us how hard we were to work during the coming year. At first. Brother Green was our Algebra teacher, but later Mr. Grant took over this elusive sub- ject and succeeded in making clear some of its mysteries. French was taught by Brother Green and now that the year is over we feel like accomplished Frenchmen. Brother Galway taught us Latin and English and we are all thankful to him for his thorough treatment of the subjects. During this year many Freshmen took part in the activities of the school, both athletic and social. The class is proud of the work done by its members in these branches. Louis Krauthoff took part in the annual school performance and did very well in his role as Virginia”. Jack Shevlin and John Byrne are the class representatives on Varsity squads, while Henry Schmitt. Bob Reilly. James Byrnes and Dick Hogue carried our colors in the ranks of the J. V. squads. The class as a whole did fairly in their studies. The honor lists were large in number. The size of the class necessitated a division into A and B classes. Immediately all settled down to hard work. Under the watchful eye of Brother Galway, we are nearing the end and all agree that we are having a great year. We sincerely hope that we are equally as progressive in our Sopho- more year. (Page Sixty-three) [Page Sixty-four] STATUE OF ST. COLUMBA OF IONA On the School Campus [Page Sixty fivc] (Pjgc Sixty -six] [Page Sixty-seven] [Page Sixty-eight] (Page Sixty-nine 1 [Page Seventy] •BUCK” FREEMAN Football. Basketball Coach and Physical Training Director T AMES A. FREEMAN, commonly known as (J ‘Buck’' among his associates, is Director of Athletics. Teacher of Health Education and the Coach of Football and Basketball at Iona. He formerly was a student at St. John’s College, playing on the football, basketball and baseball teams for four years, winning ten major letters. He took an A.B. course and graduated in 1927. After his graduation. “Buck” immediately started his coaching career. For two years he coached basketball, baseball and track at La Salle Academy. Then he was coach of basketball at Loyola School and the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture four and three years respectively. After that he became the coach of basketball and baseball and director of physical training for Freshmen at St. John's. Finally he came to Iona (of course he still holds his position at St. John’s) where he has been coach of football for two years and of basketball for one. with marked success in each. In the summer, he is the assistant director of Camp St. Joseph and has been for five years. [Page Seventy-one] 0 i i I i i % i b e S B 5 3 □ d 3 | s i I s -a I FOOTBALL (Won 4—Tied 1—Lost 2) Captain GEORGE KENNEY. ‘31 Coach BUCK” EREEMAN. St. John's Assistant Coach ....... BERNIE” O'SHEA. St. John's Manager ................ F. KENNETH BRASTED. '31 Trainer ............... JACK MASSEY. Yonkers K. C. W. Leahon SQUAD M. Hannan L. Jeffress J. Sheils A. Riccardi F. La Sala J. Hoctor W. Holder J. O'Connor H. Vier F. Chapman J. McGowan F. Fee F. Weldon B. M. McCann M. Rooney D. Campbell G. McNally G. Schaeffer J. Shevlin D. McCarthy T. Holden W. Gregory J. Lysaght T. McNamara P. Reid D. Hartmann G. Hodgson F. Smith L. Krussman y’SNOTHER football season has past, a season of which any team would be • s I proud. For the first time in years Iona has had a winning team. Great credit must be given to Coach Freeman and his assistant. Bernie O’Shea. In the two short years that Mr. Freeman has been with us he has developed the Iona team from a set-up for other teams to a powerful combination feared by opposing prep schools. Jack Massey, trainer for the Yonkers K. of C. for over twenty years, was a member of the coaching staff this year. He kept the players in shape, and as a result, the team was in first class condition for each game. This year the team got an early start. Practice began the week before school started. The first day only eighteen reported but before the week was out the squad had grown to twenty-four men. On Monday, the first day of school, the team received ten more players, making thirty-four in all. the largest squad Iona has ever had. Eight letter men reported. This was most encourag- ing and around this group Coach Freeman built his team. The first week was used as a period for conditioning. Then blocking, tackling, passing and kicking were practiced incessantly for the next week. Soon the team was prepared for a series of stiff scrimmages. In a practice scrimmage with the New Rochelle High School squad, we held our own. Our offense was not as smooth as it might have been, but this wc remedied by a great deal of signal practice. By Friday, the third of October, the coach was satisfied with the condition of the team and we all impatiently awaited the first game. Some of the players we I t ■ ? I I t r f £ p I £ 'H a t I a £ 5- 0 W (Page Seventy-twoj (Page Scvcnty-thrccJ 0 i J i 1 i 4 i 4 6 3 p -« -« t s 3 3 I I 9 I I knew we could depend on. others who had played on other teams, were wear- ing the Maroon and Gold for the first time and still others had never played before. In the first game. Captain Kenney and Riccardi were on the sidelines due to injuries. The team went on the field an unknown quantity. We all hoped for the best, and even the most optimistic of us were well pleased with the results. With Kenney and Riccardi soon back in play, the team swept through one of the stiffest of schedules, winning four games, tying one and losing only two. Each man came up to expectations and some far surpassed our most hope- ful conjectures. McGowan and Hoctor were recognized for their distinguished prowess and given the unique honor of being elected to positions on the All- Westchester County Prep School Team by the sports editor of the New York Evening Post. With all the injured men recovered and back in the line-up the team de- veloped rapidly. We defeated our ancient rivals. All Hallows, for the second year in succession, by the largest score in the history of the series. 26 to 6. The strong Georgetown team, of Garrett Park. Maryland, was held to a 12 to 12 tie in an intersectional game at Haag Field on Thanksgiving morning. We also conquered Riverdale, Augustinian Academy and Irving School. Fordham and Newman proved superior to us by narrow margins. The team was a fighting team, glorious whether in victory or defeat. IONA PREP TRIMS AUGUSTINIAN ACADEMY BY SCORE OF 24 to 0 Iona took an easy victory from its opponents in the first game of the year. The Maroon and Gold employed a smoothly running-passing attack combined with the line plunging and brilliant broken field running of its left halfback. Hoctor. Hoctor made three of the touchdowns behind the perfect interference of his teammates and Riccardi went over for the other after intercepting a pass in the last quarter. On the second play of the game, after receiving the kickoff. Joe Hoctor opened the scoring with a brilliant 75-yard run for a touchdown behind perfect interference. The second touchdown was the result of a pass by Holder to Sheils for a 40-yard gain. Hoctor then carried the ball over for the second time, from the 3-yard line. Third touchdown was also made by Hoctor in the fourth quarter when a fumble by Augustinian gave Iona the ball. He took the ball over behind heavy interference. In the dosing minutes of the last period. Riccardi intercepted a (forward) pass and ran for a touchdown. Iona got six first downs to Augustinian's two. The passing of Iona worked perfectly for the afternoon, the Maroon and Gold completing four out of four attempts while Augustinian completed only one out of eight. I s I I fc % I 4- s I F g I I I I fr Jtid [Page Seventy-four] 4 I I I I 3 1 | B 4 p a b B B B i M B h IONA TROUNCES IRVING IN LAST QUARTER 12 to 0 Breaking through a stubborn defense which held them scoreless for three periods, the Iona football team staged a garrison finish to defeat the Irving Prep team at Tarry town by a score of 1 2-0. all the tallies coming in the last quarter. The last period was almost half over and it looked as if both teams would battle to a scoreless tie. Irving had the ball on its own 25-yard line and tried a pass on the third down. Holder, playing left end for Iona, jumped up and batted the pigskin high in the air and in descending it nestled into the waiting arms of Jeffress, veteran tackle of the Maroon and Gold. Jeff” dodged and fought his way for 20 yards to cross the goal line for the first tally. Hoctor, the flashy Iona back, who has been doing so much for the Maroon this season, scored the other touchdown. After a steady drive down the field by Iona had brought the ball within scoring distance, he took the ball over from the 5-yard line. The attempts to get the extra points failed. The Iona team was without the services of its first string quarterback. Weldon, who was sick with a cold. Vier. the big left tackle who had been out of play on account of a dislocated shoulder, got a chance to play when he sub- stituted for McGowan. Nearly all the players who were injured, are back in play, with the exception of Crabtree, who is out for the season. The Iona line and backfield outplayed the Irving team on offensive foot- ball. gaining 14 first downs to 4 for the Tarrytown team. The Irving team fought hard on the defense, however, and kept Iona's ball carriers well in check for most of the game, but finally gave away near the end of the game under the terrific pounding of Hoctor. Riccardi and Sheils. the three major threats in the Iona backfield. FORDHAM PREP TOPPLES IONA 18 to 6 Scoring in all periods but the third, Fordham Prep's versatile football team downed Iona when it tallied three touchdowns on the Fordham Field to defeat the Maroon and Gold team by the decisive score of 18 to 6. Reinacher. quarterback of the Fordham team, starred. With a very fast attack, the New Yorkers outplayed and surprised the Iona eleven, which had been pointed for this very game. Our star backfield of Hoctor, Riccardi, Sheils and Fee was stopped in nearly every play. It was only when McNamara, who substituted for Fee in the third period, received a short Fordham punt and dashed for the lone Iona score, that the Maroon and Gold showed its real form. The first touchdown came early in the first quarter when Reinacher, on a bewildering triple reverse play, skirted Iona’s right end for 30 yards and a touchdown. McNally, right halfback of the Fordham team tallied the next touchdown when the clever Rams took advantage of an Iona misplay. A fumble in the Iona backfield was recovered by Fordham on the 30-yard line and 1 0 p g I c t I r £ r I 0 rA h s I I I t (Page Seventy-fiveI then on straight football, the Maroon and White carried the pigskin down the field until McNally crossed the goal line for the second touchdown. In the third quarter. Iona stepped out and made a tally, as mentioned above. The third touchdown for Fordham was scored on a 'break ', when the fast charg- ing Fordham line blocked an Iona punt and Kilcullen. a backfield substitute, fell on the ball across the goal line. Iona was hampered by the loss of its flashing backfield star. Joe Hoctor. who was injured shortly after the first quarter had begun. Weldon, the regular quarterback replaced Hoctor. but played halfback until the fourth quarter when he replaced Fee at the signal calling position. Hannan, who is playing his first season as Iona’s center, played a fine game at the pivot post. In the Fordham game he showed fight by playing a wonderful defensive game against McDonald, his heavier opponent. Holder, former Fordham Prep player, starred against his former teammates at left end for Iona. Gene Riccardi. the big Iona fullback, was the outstanding man. especially on the defense, in the Iona backfield. Iona was hampered greatly during the first half by penalties amounting to 75 yards in all. Over-anxiety on the part of the Maroon and Gold, and the deceptive hidden-ball play of Fordham served to place the Iona boys offside several times during the game. IONA CRUSHES ALL HALLOWS 26 to 6 Flashing a brilliant attack in all periods of the game, with Joe Hoctor as the outstanding gem among ten other stars, the Iona Prep School football team came back (after its defeat by Fordham) with a mighty crash and hurled back into oblivion the attack of the sturdy All Hallows Institute grid team by the score of 26 to 6. the largest score by which the Maroon and Gold has ever beaten its traditional rival in all the history of the two school teams. The Iona team played splendid football throughout the game and scored in every period but the third. Joe Hoctor. who took Weldon's place at left halfback, sparkled like a star of the first magnitude. It was his splendid dash of 60 yards at the opening of the fourth quarter that gave Iona one of its scores. Another dash for 28 yards by the same player accounted for the second tally by the Maroon and Gold in that period. The other two touchdowns coming in the first and second periods, were registered by Riccardi and Chapman. Iona's left end. who received a 40-yard forward pass from the hand of Riccardi and then galloped 10 yards for the touchdown. It was during the second period, at a bad moment for Iona, when the All Hallows outfit snatched their touchdown. McGee caught an Iona boot and dashed 20 yards to the Maroon 10-yard line. Perkins gained' 8’ more yards along the sidelines, and then Lyons, the visiting quarterback, crashed through the left tackle for the touchdown. The Iona team, with Holder in the seat of field general for the first time, flashed the finest versatile attack in the history of this sport at Iona. Brilliant end runs, line bucks and as fine a passing attack as can be found anywhere in the county, carried the Maroon and Gold to its signal triumph over its age-old rival. Old I Page Seventy-six] NEWMAN BREAKS TIE TO DEFEAT IONA. 1 3 to 6 It was a hard fight right to the finish (Iona being the underdog). After a hard up-hill battle for three quarters of a grueling contest, the Iona Prep foot- ball team, on a spectacular 20-yard forward pass from Holder to Hoctor. tied the strong Newman School eleven of Lakewood. New Jersey, only to have the latter stage a concerted drive in the waning minutes of play to shove over an- other touchdown to defeat the Maroon and Gold by a score of 13-6. A long four-hour ride stiffened up the Iona men for the contest, not leaving them in the best of condition. They also suffered from the loss of Gene Ric- cardi. their star fullback. The Newman team was slightly heavier than Iona. The Maroon and Gold had a tough time of it most the afternoon. Hoctor starred, getting off for a few long runs, but Weldon. Holder and Shcils were kept within bounds by the alert Newman defense. The New Jersey boys scored their first touchdown early in the contest. Iona kicked off and after an exchange of kicks the ball was on the Iona 17-yard line in Iona’s possession. On the second play, Weldon fumbled and Rowan of Newman recovered it. The Newmanites were penalized five yards for off- side and then on the next play they caught Iona napping, when a pass. Murphy to Falk, went for 20 yards and a touchdown. In the next two periods. Iona had two chances to score, but did not. Corroon. of Newman, fumbled one of Iona's punts and an Iona man fell on the ball. Hoctor then went around right end for 13 yards and a first down, putting the ball on the Newman 20-yard line. McNamara fumbled on the next play and Newman recovered. This misplay cost Iona a possible score. Then 4 first downs were reeled off by the Jerseyites, ending up with a neat pass which placed the ball on the Iona one- half-yard line. Here Iona’s fighting team proved its worth and for four downs it held the Newman team so that it did not gain an inch. Then Jeffress punted out of danger. The half ended as Iona intercepted a pass. Iona continued to show its spirit in the second half. After the ball had seesawed back and forth a few times, Iona blocked and recovered one of Newman's kicks on Newman’s 17-yard line. A triple play gained first down for Iona and a pass gained five yards. A second pass was intercepted by Newman, but Iona in turn intercepted a pass, which was the next play by the Newman team. To open the last quar- ter. Holder passed 1 5 yards to Hoctor. who galloped the remaining 20 yards for a touchdown. A pass was attempted for the extra point, but it failed. Jeffress then kicked off to Newman and Carol, receiving it. ran 30 yards behind perfect interference. They continued down the field to Iona’s 10-yard line. Here Iona got the ball. Jeffress was rushed to his own 25-yard line. Then Caroll. of Newman, brought it back 10 yards, and then Kull rushed it the re- maining 15 yards for a touchdown. Nudd kicked the extra point. There was just time for the kickoff when the whistle blew, ending the game. 3 i i i 4 i S 4 i i = i 3 i □ s i § § 3 a i E3 I □ i 9 3 3 3 3 IONA BEATS RIVERDALE BY SCORE OF 19 to 12 Iona wins with a late rally. After being scored on in the first quarter, the team came back strong in the second period to make a touchdown and the extra point. Iona, having gained the lead from its opponents, kept the ad- vantage the remaining part of the game. The game was hard fought on both sides, but the Maroon and Gold showed its superiority, especially on the offense, and used it to good advantage. In the first quarter, the Iona team did not get set immediately and the Riverdale team, taking a smart advantage, marched down the field in the first few minutes of play, for a touchdown. But they failed to get the coveted extra point. The Maroon and Gold then went to work in earnest and in the second quarter, it took its turn at parading, and after a steady march it made its first tally and added on the extra point. This gave Iona the lead, as the half ended with the score of 7 to 6. In the second half, we started strong and made the first score. A beautiful long pass was mainly responsible for it. Riccardi missed the extra point. Riverdale then tried to repeat our performance of the second quarter, making another tally, but again failing in the extra point. This left us with a lead of one point. In the last quarter we assured ourselves of victory by another touchdown. A long pass from Hoctor and a line plunge brought the score. The team worked smoothly on the offense with Hoctor and Sheils starring. The line was a bit ragged on the defense, but Riccardi and Sheils did a good job: in backing it up. Haggerty starred for Riverdale both on offense and de- fense. IONA ELEVEN BATTLES GEORGETOWN PREP TO A 1 2 to 1 2 DEADLOCK Battling up and down over a surface made uncertain by a light snow the day before, the fighting Iona eleven, although out-weighed both on the line and in the backfield. held the strong Georgetown Prep eleven of Garret Park. Mary- land. to a 12-12 tie at Haag Field before a crowd of about 700 spectators. The game was a nip and tuck affair throughout, with Iona having its back to the wall more than once, only to raise to great heights by desperate efforts and resultingly staving off threats to score on the part of Captain Heekin. the 175-pound fullback on the visiting team, and his corps of able assistants. Triple and double reverses, hidden ball tricks and masked passes were reeled off by Quarterback Murphy of the visitors in regular succession, many times to the bewilderment of the Iona defense. The large ground-gaining on the part of Georgetown was .discounted to some degree by the fine aerial attack launched by the Maroon and Gold. Joe Hoctor and Gene Riccardi were outstanding men on the Iona team. I Y 7 fc- fc- £ i t I t I f g I £ £ £ t I I s c s t 0 % s i E 6 (Page Seventy-nine] Both of these boys took a tough pounding on the defensive and both starred on the offensive. Holder ran the team well at quarterback, and his accurate passes did much to keep the boys in the game. The Iona line did a very good job considering that it was outweighed from end to end. The sparkplug of the Georgetown team was Captain Heekin. veteran of last year and outstanding in the play in that game. Ragland and Moore, half- backs. also did well. It was Moore who tallied the first touchdown in the opening minutes of play, when he carried the pigskin over the last white line on a double reverse play around Iona’s right end. Following the first score by Georgetown. Iona braced up and in the last minute of the first half. Sheils caught a pass from Holder and made the tying touchdown. The try for the extra point was blocked. Iona went out in front in the third period after a madch from her own 25-yard line had brought the ball to the visitors 8-yard line. Holder tossed a neat pass to Jim Sheils. who jumped up with four opposing players around him. snared the pigskin and struggled across the goal line for the score. Again the extra point failed. In the fourth quarter the Georgetown team put on an offensive that could not be denied. After a penalty of 15 yards in favor of the visitors the Maroon and Gold defense stiffened. Iona then had the ball on its own 24-yard line when, a fumble occurred in its backfield and Schroeder. the alert right end for the visitors, fell on the pigskin on the Maroon’s 18-yard line. A wide pass to Heekin carried the ball to Iona’s 2-yard line, from whence Heekin crashed through for a touchdown. A dropkick or any kind of a play to put the ball across would have given the Marylanders a one-point vic- tory. but their attempt at placement went astray and the teams remained dead- locked till the end of one of Iona’s most thrilling and hard-fought games. JUNIOR VARSITY UNDEFEATED i? HE Iona Junior Varsity, after a series of four games, emerged undefeated s and her goal line crossed but once. The team had a great defense, with such men as Robinson. Porter and Walker figuring in almost every play. On the offense. McNamara was the shining star with his wide end runs, while Walker. Watt and Byrne were all good interferers and line plungers. The man- ager had difficulty in getting games because of the late start, but finally suc- ceeded in listing six games. Most of the contests engaged in by the Junior Varsity eleven were stiff en- counters, but the superior offensive staged by the Maroon and Gold gridders was always productive of good results. Brother Green and Mr. Grant, both of the Iona faculty, coached the team and turned out an eleven worthy to wear the Maroon and Gold of Iona. IONA JAYVEES TROUNCE LOYOLA 23 to 0 The first game against Loyola on October 19. resulted in a score of 23 to 0. with Iona on the victorious end. The first score came early in the game when Loyola was unable to stop Watt, after punting from their own 40-yard line. who. after receiving the ball on his own 35-yard line, ran through the entire team for the first score. Robinson added the extra point. The second score came after a 60-yard march down the field, when Walker plunged over from the 5-yard line. McNamara made good the point on an end run. The third score came when McNamara, receiving the Loyola kickoff on his own 20-yard line, ran for a touchdown. Byrne plunged through for the extra point. The scoring was concluded when, late in the last period. Iona scored a safety on Loyola. JUNIOR VARSITY TRIUMPHS OVER VARSITY SCRUBS. 7 to 6 It was a close game and both touchdowns came as the result of long runs. The J. V.s were the first to score. McNamara running back a punt 45 yards for a touchdown. Robinson’s place kick was good for the extra point and the half ended with the J. V.’s out in the front by 7 to 0. Late in the third period Tom McNamara took the ball around end for a 70-yard run which resulted in a score. A pass. Fee to McCann, for the extra point was unsuccessful. T1 Junior Varsity succeeded in holding their one-point advantage for the remaii irg part of the game and prevented any large gains on the part of the Varsity Scrubs by knocking down innumerable passes. [5 5 3 I I M Ji MU U U Ua U iU U U U fgggA a MlWi UMMMU H DM % I 0 £ g 0 | I i □ I B I -3 I 1 i 3 6fc IONA JUNIOR VARSITY DEFEATS IRVING JAYVEES 20 to 0 In the first quarter. Iona kept the ball in Irving’s territory, but was un- able to score. In the second period. Byrne plunged 7 yards for a touchdown, after a march of 60 yards down the field. For the remainder of the half. Irving succeeded in checking any further advances by Iona, neither team gaining any advantage. In the second period. Iona, after receiving a kickoff from Irving, marched from her own 20-yard line over the Irving goal line. Walker made the score by a line plunge. Iona chalked up another score when Irving was again forced to kick. Watt taking the ball over on a 25-yard plunge. The scoring was concluded when Robinson successfully place kicked for the extra point. IONA JAYVEES OVERTHROW ALL HALLOWS BY 19 to 0 In this game Iona conquered her traditional rival. All Hallows, easily. McNamara was the high scorer, making 19 points for Iona. The Junior Vars- ity completely outplayed their rivals from New York. In the first quarter the Iona Jayvees scored after a march to the All Hallows 30-yard line, when Walker slipped a pass to Mac. who ran the remaining distance to the goal line for the tally. The try for the extra point was unsuccessful. McNamara scored twice more on long runs, the first a 47-yard run around end. and the second an 80- yard drive off tackle. S HllWffi I I I 1 t $ % t r t § I I {Page Eighty-two] I a 1 I § S5 ■% I 1 | | g | 3 8 I -A I s so iuum m yiwuM I I 3 i 1 BASKETBALL (Won 14—Lost 13) H Captain ANDREW ■ GENE RICCARDI. '31 Coach ................. BUCK FREEMAN. St. John’s Assistant Coach BERNIE O'SHEA. St. John s Manager ......................... RAYMOND JUDD. ’31 SQUAD J. Sheils G. Kenney W. Holder M. Hannan F. Weldon W. Crabtree L. Jeffress K. Walker C. Porter E. Quinn J. Byrnes F. Fee W. Moore W. Benedetto IONA 17—LA SALLE 15 In the first Catholic High School League game. Iona travelled to New York, where they beat LaSalle in a close game. 17 to 15. Iona played a good defensive game except for a few fouls, but were ragged on the attack. Lack of practice was the main reason for the low score. Riccardi and Sheils starred for Iona. McNally scored 9 points for La Salle. 5 of which were from the 15-foot line. IONA 5—MANHATTAN 37 Our team met a terrible fate when it travelled to Manhattan, losing 37 to 5. Our attack was useless against the tight defense of our opponents. Manhattan was able to score with ease. O’Brien, their star, succeeded in scor- ing 15 points. IONA 21—RIVERDALE 20 In their first home game. Iona avenged a previous defeat handed them by Riverdalc. Led by Riccardi and Crabtree. Iona fought hard and succeeded in ecking out a 1-point victory. 21 to 20. The game was fast throughout. At no time during the game were the teams more than three points apart. This was the first game in which Iona showed any good teamwork and scoring ability. IONA 19—LOYOLA 12 Riccardi led Iona in its 3rd victory of the season over Loyola with 1 1 points to his credit. The game was played in a very small gym. and scoring was mostly limited to long shots. The team played good ball. They had good pass work, usually ending with Riccardi on the scoring end of each play. The Iona defense was very tight, allowing their opponents only 3 scores from the floor. (Page Eighty-four] (Page Eighty-five] mimm i 3 i 1 1 r3 A I i 4 § i Hs VA ■A ■3 1 ■A ■4 8 | 1 -A | s I £ IONA 27—DE I.X SALLE 21 On Father s Night, before a crowd of 500 people. Iona won its 3rd vie tory in as many days over De La Salle. 27 to 21. Iona had a tough time overcoming the C. H. L. opponents who got away to a 7 to 1 lead in the 1st quarter. Riccardi started an Iona rally that ended the half with Iona leading 11 to 10. The second half. Iona took a commanding lead over its opponents and successfully held their advantage. IONA—ALL HALLOWS Taking a commanding lead at the opening whistle and maintaining their advantage throughout the contest, the Iona Prep quintet, led by Captain Andy Riccardi. continued their winning streak by trouncing their ancient rivals. All Hallows, on their home court. 1 7 to 8. Fee. playing his first game for the vars- ity this season, played well, scoring four points and holding his opponent to ihiee tallies. Iona played a strong defensive game except in the 3rd period when All Hallows scored 5 points. IONA—ST. ANN'S Iona went down to defeat before the crack St. Ann's five in a one-sided game. 20 to 9. In the first half. Iona played good ball, keeping their opponents to 10 points while registering 8 themselves. Bill Holder ran wild, sinking 3 field goals, and kept his team in the running. The second half Iona showed a marked let down in their play, scoring one lone foul in the period. St. Ann’s played a steady game throughout and held the visitors at bay. De Chiaro and Rescigno. St. Ann’s star forwards, led their team with 8 and 6 points respec- tively. IONA—LOYOLA Holding their opponents to a lone field goal during the entire game, the Maroon and Gold quintet flashed stellar form to defeat the Loyola five of New York by a score of 1 7 to 6 at the Iona Gym. Iona played a great defensive game. The offense of the winners worked smoothly and. led by Riccardi. played a flabby game on the attack. The second team played most of the second half and performed well. IONA—CATHEDRAL Flashing a powerful passing attack, the Gathcdral Prep five spilled Iona 31 to 12 at Iona’s court. The loss was the first sustained by the Maroon and Gold five in four games and Iona was far from form when they met the New Yorkers. The five which had characterized their former performances was missing and the Cathedral team took advantage of every break offered them. In the first half. Iona went to pieces, their opponents running up a score which Iona was at a loss to keep in check. I YA s v- £- 3 s i I I I § h to I I I h I B I fc .0 0 F (Page Eighty-six | I I 1 I 1 I 1 I N 1 | i I I H I s ri 5 ?s iona—All hallows In their second game of the season with All Hallows, Iona was beaten 26 to 22 in a closely fought game. At no time during the game was either team more than 3 points ahead of its opponent except in the last few minutes of play. All Hallows scored a basket to lead four points. Riccardi again shone for the Ionians with Porter playing a great game at guard. Ric” scored 10 points while Porter garnered 6 for Iona. IONA—FORDHAM In a rather slow and listless game. Iona lost to Fordham Prep 15 to 10. The game was entirely lacking in good basketball. Fordham took an early lead and held its advantage throughout the contest. IONA—IRVING The Irving Prep team romped off with the honors at the Iona gym by handing the Maroon and Gold an 18 to 16 licking. Iona succeeded in out- scoring their opponents from the floor but fouls brought them down to defeat. The game was close throughout. Irving led at the first quarter 5 to 3. In the second quarter, Irving increased their lead 9 to 6. In the 3rd quarter, Iona came back strong, coming within 2 points of their opponents, who led 12 to 10. In the last few minutes, Iona, trying desperately, tied the score at 6 all. Byrnes, Irving’s star, who had scored 8 points already against Iona, came through with the winning goal leaving Iona at the short end of 18 to 16 point game. IONA—ST. MICHAELS In a game which witnessed little scoring on the part of either team, Iona ecked out a victory over St. Michaels 13 to 8. The contest was devoid of ex- citement until the final quarter, when both teams battled hard to gain honors. The first quarter ended with a 1 to 0 score in favor of St. Michaels. In the second quarter. Iona made a spurt , the half ending with the Maroon and Gold leading 5 to 4. In the second half, Iona played better ball but were held to a 9 to 8 lead at the end of the third quarter. The final quarter, Iona held the visitors scoreless while they themselves sunk 2 baskets to clinch the game. IONA 16—CATHEDRAL PREP 15 Holding their formidable opponents scoreless in the first and last periods, the Ionians reaped a sweet revenge on Saturday. January 23. when they de- feated the strong five of Cathedral Prep in a return contest by a close score of 16 to 15. Only once during the game did the New York five hold the lead and that was at the close of the third period when they led by two points. 15 to 13. After that Iona came back to hold their opponents scoreless and register three points to win the game. dtwmrtwrt rm.mwtift rt rmn n ry Ft tv [Page Eighty-seven] BERNIE OSHEA Assistant to Coach Freeman f BERNARD O'SHEA is the assistant basketball ' J coach and has charge of the physical training classes at Iona. This is his first year with us, having graduated from St. John’s in 1930. He played bas- ketball under coach Freeman, and received four letters in that sport. Bernie is now assistant basketball coach and assistant physical training for Freshmen at St. John’s. He also has been «.he Divisional Head at Camp St. Joseph for three years. (Page Eighty-eight) IONA 17—DE LA SALLE 10 Iona travelled to New York to meet Dc La Salle in the second and final contest between the two teams in the Catholic High School League. Iona repeated its early season victory over the New York aggregation by winning 17 to 10. Sheils and Riccardi accounted for the majority of the points rung up by the Maroon and Gold. FORDHAM PREP 15—IONA 10 On Saturday, January 31. Iona went down to defeat in a slowly played contest in which both teams were off form. From the half time on. Iona could not get going and the low scoring of both teams was due in part to lack of co-ordination. McNally and Reinacher of Fordham accounted for 5 and 7 points respectively, while Holder's 6 and Fee's 4 points proved the only tallies for Iona. IONA 6—MANHATTAN PREP 23 With O’Brien, star guard of Manhattan Prep, running wild in the last quarter to score 11 points for his team. Manhattan downed the Iona passers in the local gym. Iona was completely outclassed in the late stages of the game owing to the tight defense displayed by the Jaspers. It was anybody's game in the early stages, but neither team came through with much scoring until the final period. The 4 points of Captain Riccardi and Porter’s 2 points accounted for all the Iona scoring. The Iona guards. Hannan. Holder and Walker, played exceptionally strong defensive games, preventing any scoring on the part of the visiting forwards. IRVING PREP 29—IONA 20 Irving Prep again successfully subdued the Iona passers but only after a hard fought contest in which both teams displayed a strong offensive. This keenly contested battle saw Burns, star center of the Tarrytowners. go on a scoring rampage on his home court, caging a total of 18 points. Captain Riccardi of Iona shone up just as well with 1 5 points, three of which were via fouls. With both teams evenly matched, this proved as fast a game as was ever witnessed in the Tarry town gym. CATHEDRAL BOYS 17—IONA 18 Flashing a last half rally which almost proved successful, the Cathedral Boys’ High lost a close contest to the Iona contingent. And what a rally those New Yorkers staged—14 points in the last half, while Iona was held to a meager 4 markers. By freezing the ball in the last few minutes. Iona prevented fur- ther scoring on the part of the Cathedral five. Crabtree and Holder starred for Iona, while Hanley led the visiting outfit with 7 points. ST. ANN'S 25—IONA 15 Iona showed to best advantage in the first and second stanzas and set a fast pace which their rivals found difficult to keep up with. It was a nip and tuck affair until the third quarter witnessed the Iona attack faltering. That period ended 15 to 12 in favor of St. Ann's, who kept up their good playing throughout the last period to win handily. Dc Chiaro and Rescigno led St. Ann’s, while the 6 points of Captain Riccardi featured Iona’s play. [Page Ninety] LASALLE 8—IONA 13 Playing without the services of their captain. Iona came through with a I 3 to 8 triumph over La Salle. The Ionians believed that the best offense was a good defense and proved that by allowing their opponents only two field goals. The game itself was a rather listless affair with no spectacular playing and with neither team flashing a rare variety of basketball save for the tight defense dis- played by the Iona five. Fee’s 6 points headed the Iona scoring column. IONA 11—SALESIAN 36 Playing without the services of five regulars due to ineligibility, the Iona team was handily trounced on their own court in a one-sided affair by a fast Salesian High quintet. The first part of the game was evenly contested, but as the game went on. Salesian went out into the front and held that position throughout. Ferrara, Merola and Pavese shone for Salesian while Frank Fee and Jim Sheils headed the scoring for the Iona five. IONA 7—CATHEDRAL BOYS 11 Although holding a close decision over their rivals in a former contest, the Ionians were unable to repeat on the New Yorkers’ court and succumbed by a count of 11 to 7. Both teams seemed to be weak on the offensive, but employed a tight defense which made it hard for either team to chalk up much in the scoring column. Both teams played cautiously and neither outfit dis- played any rare basketball ability. IONA 10—NEWMAN 9 Here was a close game in which both quintets banked on tight guarding and neither showed much in the way of a good offensive punch. Iona showed the value of a defense properly executed by holding the Jerseyites scoreless in the first half. This practically sewed up the game for the Iona boys who scored 6 tallies in the first half of the contest. Holder and Weldon led Iona’s play, while Newman's center. Rowan, topped their scoring. IONA 18—NEW ROCHELLE HIGH 17 The Ionians went after this game with all they had and came through to defeat their local opponents by the count of 18 to 17. It was a close, hard- fought and well played game in which both teams played a fine brand of bas- ketball. Iona led at the end of the third stanza 13 to 12. but New Rochelle came back in the last frame to tic at 17 all. Holder's successful toss in the closing minutes gave Iona the game. T he Maroon and Gold's play was fea- tured by Kenny. Sheils and Holder, while? Scott and Nickerson headed New Rochelle. IONA 18—SALESIAN 20 For the second time of the season. Iona lost to Salesian High, but only after one of the tightest and most exciting basketball games ever witnessed in this city. The Maroon and Gold was not conceded much of a chance after its poor showing in a previous Salesian game, but came through in fine style to tie the score at 1 8 all as the game ended, only to see itself defeated in an extra period by Captain Ferrara’s goal. Merola. of Salesian. was high scorer of th eday with II points, followed by Jim Sheils of Iona, who registered 10 markers to lead the Maroon and Gold. Weldon and Fee also played well for the Sons of Erin. Sr f- S P i i 10 C g I I r i I 10 p a t I r H t h t (Page Nincty-oncl [Page Ninety-two I BASEBALL Captain ......................... GEN§” R1CCARDI. 31 Coach ......................... ANDY FISCHER. Holy Cross } t Manager ........................... JAMES V. QUINN. ’31 . SQUAD - v L. Jeffress W. Benedetto J. JLysaght VC. Porter rJF% Fee -f- Judd WV. Stella G. Kenny K. Walker J. Fields W. Holder F. Weldon J. Sheils M. Hannan . L. Krussman E. Quinn Ft Blanchard F. O’Driscoll ' J. Byrnes IONA 1—BORO HALL 10 Xhfljona infield rfiade seven misplays during the game, which proved fatal to victory for. them. Jvffrees pitched a good game but could do nothing with- out backing‘from his teammates. The visitors made the first run in the second inning when Holder missed a fly to right and Koerner then singled to left. Iona then evened up the score when Holder hit a single, followed by a double by Kenney. Holder was put our on an attempted steal but Kenney scored when Stella got on base on an error by Meindel. Then came the disastrous third inning. Boro Hall scored four runs on a hit, a walk and four errors. The next inning they got one run on a hit and an error. Coach Andy Fisher then put Captain Riccardi in the pitcher’s box to finish out the game. Ric was.not quite warmed up and allowed the other team three hits, which, when coupled with two errors and a walk; gave four runs. The next inning was very quiet, no runs being scored. Iona did not score again after its first run. IONA 1—ALL HALLOWS 2 Both teams were very equally matched, but as a result of three errors on the part of Iona to one by All Hallows, the Maroon and Gold received its sec- ond defeat of the season.. In the fourth inning All Hallows made the first run. the teams being deadlocked up to that time. Hannan of Iona having been the only one who got a hit. but as this was followecLTy nothing of account it was wasted away. i I I 0 m t £ I 5 g p I- i I rA Cd | I F i H [Page Ninety-three J 0 1 i I i 9 | | □ □ I n 3 i 3 1 | 3 Barnes of All Hallows was given a walk by Jeffress and he came home on a wild throw by Porter to second. The New Yorkers got their first hit in the next inning, but were not able to make anything of it. Then in the sixth. All Hallows got three hits, which only developed into one run by good play on the part of Iona. The Maroon and Gold retaliated by three on its part, but could only force in one run also. All Hallows slammed out one more hit but the man was put out at second a play later. Iona made a feeble attempt to get at least one more run. but failed, thus ending the game. IONA 7—DE LA SALLE 8 Both teams got a good many hits (seven each), but De La Salle’s hitters hit more consistently than Iona’s, so that by putting on a few runs almost every inning, they just nosed out the Maroon and Gold. The fireworks started immediately in the first half of the first inning. Iona smashed out four hits, which, with the aid of an error by the other team’s catcher, brought in four runs. De La Salle then put forth all it could and man- aged to get two runs on three walks, three errors and only one hit. The next inning it evened the score, more through its own ability this time than through our deficiencies, for it swatted out three hits. In the fourth she duplicated her feat of the second. Iona was unable to get any hits or runs. The Maroon and Gold picked up in the fifth to get one run on a hit, a walk and an error, while De La Salle did nothing, thus making the score 6 to 5 in favor of De La Salle. In the sixth, both teams got two runs. Iona by one hit, a walk and two errors, De La Salle by a walk and three error's. Still leaving the New Yorkers in the lead by one point, which Iona was unable to break in the seventh, mak- ing De La Salle the victor. IONA 3—CATHEDRAL PREP 1 The Maroon and Gold captured its first victory of the season by good steady, level-headed play. It committed three errors to the other team’s two, but amply made up for them by getting five hits to the other team’s two. The scoring started in the second inning when Holder reached first on an error by their first baseman. He got to second when Weldon grounded out to the pitcher and was sent home in the next play when Benedetto hit a single. The same plays took place in the third and fifth innings, Judd being the one that scored in both these innings. A1 lthis time Cathedral was unable to make any advances. Finally, the last half of the seventh was reached with the score still three to nothing in favor of Iona. This was Cathedral’s last chance, and she made some use of it. but not enough. Stewart reached first base on an error for Iona’s first baseman, but was put out when he tried to steal second. The next man up got his base on balls and reached second on a wild pitch. He was brought home a play later on a hit by A. Doeherty. Iona then tightened up and finished the game in the next two plays. a I I I a V- - f t 1 p t d £ g I s d I I I H i V- wt yy w i w vt w w? (Page Ninety-four] ••ANDY FISHER Coach of Baseball NDREW FISHER, coach of baseball at Iona, • ' went to Holy Cross College and received a B. A. diploma with the class of 1930. In 1926 he played on the championship Evander Childs baseball team and then went to Holy Cross and was a varsity letter man for three years in that sport. Andy is an excel- lent ball player, and is under contract to Wilkes Barre to play on the Pennsylvania League team. (Page Ninety-five| mwmmmmmmmm IONA 14—FORDHAM PREP 11 In this hitting contest Iona proved to be the best, getting fifteen hits to Fordham s eleven. The pitchers on each team were weak, but again Fordham was on the worst end. using five hurlers to three for the Maroon and Gold. Iona began piling up runs as soon as the game began and when the first inning ended it had two runs and Fordham had none. In the next inning the New Yorkers picked up a bit. getting three runs, but it could not outdo Iona, who made four. Fordham kept improving and during its next turn at bat reached its high point in the game and got four runs, to Iona's two. who kept hitting quite steadily. In the fourth inning the Maroon and Gold strutted her stuff and made five runs on four hits, three errors and a walk. While Fordham got three runs on three hits( one was a home run) an error and a walk. Both teams slowed up in the three following innings, for such ferocious hitting could not go on. In the sixth, each team made one run. This ended the scoring for the game. IONA 8—MANHATTAN 4 The Marcon and Gold, by taking advantage of a pitcher who blew up and a few errors, gained an easy victory over Manhattan Prep. As the result of two errors in the first inning by Stella of Iona, the New Yorkers made one run. which they increased to two in the third on a hit and an error. During this time the Maroon and Gold was unable to produce any runs. In the fourth inning Iona tightened up. allowing no hits or runs, while Man- hattan blew up badly. Their pitcher walked the first three men at bat. A new pitcher was immediately put in. Our next two men at bat made two hits which brought in the three men who had been walked. They, in turn, were sent in by hits which were thrown out at first, but which served to bring them in. This inning gave Iona a big advantage which she increased in the fifth, by three more runs. The Maroon and Gold, therefore, had a lead of six runs, which Manhattan could only cut down to four in the seventh. This helped the New Yorkers’ score but gave the victory to Iona. IONA 3—ALL HALLOWS 1 After having been defeated in the first game with All Hallows. Iona amply made up for it in the second. It was a good game, both teams playing well. Riccardi pitched an excellent game for the Maroon and Gold, allowing the other team only one hit. while Iona got four. In the first inning All Hallows took advantage of three errors by Iona and made one run. With two out. Powers, of All Hallows, got to first on an error by Riccardi and continued to second when Kenney made an error. He stole third and came home when his teammate Sheridan got to first on Weldon's error. The next man up was put out at first, when he hit the ball to short. After this bungle of errors Iona settled down and did not allow All Hallows any more runs. The Maroon and Gold got her first run in the fifth, when “Ric” got a double and came home when the catcher for All Hallows interfered with the batter when trying to throw off Riccardi as he was stealing to third. This interference allowed Riccardi to come in. In the sixth. Iona made two more runs. Kenney got to firts on an error, stole second and was brought home by Weldon. Weldon, in turn, reached second when Sheils was walked and came home on a hit by Judd. Nothing happened in the seventh, leaving Iona the victor. t t £ f ?- f 5 | £ I Sr- | C-) f rA I - A £ (Page Ninety-six) IONA 10—SALESIAN 6 The Maroon and Gold won the first of the two games to be played with Salesian. their local rivals. Iona took a large lead in the first inning, which, although diminished a slight bit by Salesian. aws not endangered throughout the game. Fee. who was on the mound for Iona, pitched a steady game. In the first inning. Judd got a bsac on balls, reached second on a sacrifice by Porter and was brought home on a base hit by Riccardi. “Ric” reached second when Hannan got to first on an error by their first baseman. Then Holder flied out. The next play, Benedetto got hit by the pitcher, moving Riccardi and Hannan up a base. Then Kenney hit a one-bagger, followed by a double by Weldon, which cleared the bases, leaving Weldon at second. He came home on a single by Judd. Porter then got a single but was put out when stealing second. With this lead and good ball playing. Iona cropped the victory. The Salesians made two runs in the second to Iona's one: two more in the third and fifth and again two in the seventh, while the Maroon and Gold got one in both the fifth and sixth innings. GENE” RICCARDI Varsity Baseball Captain [Page Ninety-seven 1 [Page Ninety-eight J •NiV (Page Ninety-nine] a | I | I 4 ■ n g i % I § I I M 1 u -4 I TRACK Captain ............... THOMAS L. McNAMARA. '31 Coach .................. REV. BRO. B. K. O'DONNELL Trainer................. JACK MASSEY. Yonkers K. C. Manager .............. .....JOE KILMARTIN. ’31 SQUAD A. Riccardi E. Prcndergast E. McNamara C. Curtin J. Hoctor G. McNally J. Shevlin J. Sheils B. McCann F. Chapman R. Hogue E. Burke W. Leahon H. Pack F. Smith C. Moore T. Reville J. Forbes J. McGowan J. Silk IONA DEFEATED BY NEW ROCHELLE HIGH On Wednesday. April 22. the Iona track squad opened its outdoor track season with the New Rochelle High School. Although beaten by a score of 58 to 25. the team showed that it had all the eessentials of becoming a winning team. Joe Hoctor took the only first place for Iona, winning the 440 yard run. Tom McNamara stood out. taking second in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. In the field event. the boys were not up to their standing, taking only two seconds. Prendergast jumped 5 feet seven inches but only took second place. Joe Hoctor took the other second in the shot put. This was the first time that these two teams met and it is hoped that this track meet will be- come an annual affair. I IONA DEFEATS FORDHAM PREP 49-20 ; ' Ofi Saturday. April 25. the track team travelled to Ohio Field and de- feated the strong Fordham Prep squad. Although the Iona team captured six out of ten events the meet was by no means a walk-away. The Fordham runners battled all the way and gave the Iona boys plenty of competition. T om McNamara and Joe Hoctor. sterling Maroon and Gold speedsters, romped away with the individual honors, scoring 12 and 13 points respectively. The high jump was taken by Enda Prcndergast who cleared the bar at 5 feet 4 inches. Jim Sheils. running his first race for Iona, took second in the 880. Jim showed that he had considerable mettle and to be a valuable asset to. the Iona squad. IONA DEFEATS PORT CHESTER On Tuesday. April 28. the track team won its second victory in three days against the Port Chester High School- by a score of 49 to 39 ?. Captain Tom McNamara took individual honors with a total of 12 points. Tom won the 100 and 220 yard dashes and ran on the victorious relay team. Jack Shevlin took the 440. winning by a spurt in the las two yards. The mile run was taken by Ned McNamara. The relay team showed remarkable powers in taking the 880 yard relay in 1 minute 37 seconds. The team consisted of Jack Shevlin. Ned McNamara. 'Lorn McNamara and Joe Hoctor. Brother O'Donnell has in this team speed and coordination and we look for it to win in the Catholic High School Championships. ui [Page One Hundred] [Page One Hundred One] i i i i i i i J 4 4 I 3 i I 3 5 | a 9 I 1 I I 3 s IONA REPELS DE LA SALLE The track team swept to its third straight win on April 29. when it downed the runners from De La Salle by the decisive score of 55-25. The Iona runners captured six of the nine events with first places. Tom McNamara took first place in the 220 yard dash over Cotton, the C. H. S. A. A. champ. Joe Hoctor took individual scoring honors with 15 points, taking first in the 440 and broad jump and running on the victorious relay team. Andy Riccardi took the shot put with a heave of 39 feet 9Yi inches. The relay team again showed its power, winning the race by 30 yards. The high jump resulted in a tie between Prendergast. McNally, Pack and Chapman. IONA TOPS ALL HALLOWS 38-7 The Iona track team swept to its fourth consecutive triumph by defeating All Hallows by the decisive margin of 38 to 7. Tom McNamara again took scoring honors with 10 points, taking both of the sprints. Joe Hoctor took the 440 with Leahon third. Jim Sheils took the 880 yard run from his for- midable rival McSee. of All Hallows. Ned McNamara ran one of the prettiest races of the day when he came from fourth position in the last lap to breast the tape far ahead of the field in the mile run. Kilmartin was second. There were no field events in this meet. The Juniors easily won their division by a score of 30-6. IONA CRUSHES BARNARD Taking all three places in every event but two. the track team overwhelmed the runners of Barnard by the decisive score of 60Yi to 2Yi. Only seven events were held owing to the fact that Barnard failed to bring competitors for the 880 yard run. mile or pole vault. Tom McNamara took first in both the sprints. Jim Sheils won the 440 yard run. This race was entirely foreign to him. but he showed that he could step the distance in fast time. Andy Riccardi took the shot put with a heave of 39 feet 6 inches. Latham Jeffress was second. The broad Jump was taken by McCann with a leap of 19 feet 1 inch. John Silk, a newcomer on the squad, took second. Prendergast heralded his return to form by taking the high jump. MOUNT VERNON DEFEATS IONA On Thursday. May 7, Iona suffered its second defeat at the hands of Mount Vernon 48} -38J4- The boys provided many a thrill when they fought it out to the finish with the Mount Vernon runners. Tom McNamara again scored in the sprints, taking both the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Enda Prendergast proved his ability in the high jump, taking the event at 5 feet 7 inches. With Enda's stellar performance of that day. we look for him to win at the Catholic High School Championships. The relay team again showed its power, taking the event by 30 yards. Jack Shevlin ran a beautiful race after getting away for a poor start. Jack, although last at the start moved up to second place, almost overtaking See of Mount Vernon in the last 10 yards of the race. 0 a t a c a f i t I i t I i I F k F a II F j£ fj -■ H )g a w (Page One Hundred Two] (Page One Hundred Three] i I 3 1 i 3 i 1 i | | | § -S -5 1 | 1 g B I N 3 4 i B Mj IONA DEFEATS IRVING On Wednesday. May 13. Iona met and defeated her ancient track rival to the tune of 45-36. This was the first time that an Iona track team has ever beaten Irving. Captain Tom McNamara came through in the dashes scoring first in the 100 and 220. Joe Kilmartin. running his first mile race for Iona, took the event in good time. Joe showed that he had good quality for a miler and will stay at that distance for the rest of the season. Enda Prcndergast tied for first with the County High School champion. In the 880 yard run. Sheils again scored taking the race with a hard drive in the last 200 yards. This meet was held in a drizzling rain which made the track slow but the boys did their best and registered very creditable times. -V € SENIOR TRACK SEASON 1931 Iona Opp. April 22 New Rochelle High Away 23 58 April 25 Fcrdham Prep Away 49 39 April 28 Portchester High Home 49 2 39J 2 April 29 De La Salle Home 55 25 May 4 All Hallows Home 68 13 May 6 Barnard Prep Home 59 Kz IVi May 7 Mt. Vernon High Home 38 K2 50K2 May 13 Irving Prep Home 45 36 May 14 C H S.A.A. Championships Away May 20 Xavier High Home as- i a £ (Page One Hundred Fourj mum VARSITY TRACK. 1931 SENIOR ATHLETES HARRY BRANN BILL BYRNES FRANK CHAPMAN KENNETH BRASTED (Mgr.) BILL CRABTREE JIM QUINN (Mgr.) JOHN FLANAGAN FRANK MATIER (Mgr.) GEORGE HODGSON FRANK WELDON TOM HOLDEN HENRY VIER LAY JEFFRESS JIM SHEILS JOE JUDD TONY STELLA GEORGE KENNEY FRED SMITH JOE KILMARTIN -GENE” RICCARDI «mama itaikuua m B t § n % F I s F F I B t £ I {q X- BILL LEAHON PAUL REID PETE LERSCH ENDA PRENDERGAST BERNIE McCANN dan McCarthy JOHN McGOWAN TOM McNAMARA H h l I I 1 1 I I [Page One Hundred Six] (Page One Hundred Seven] R R k a 3 1 I s =5 1 i 3 =•3 -A j ■= J M P 5 I R | 1 If I 6 £7 THE MONOGRAM CLUB ‘S? HE jMONOGRAM CLUB was founded in 1929. under the guidance of our genial athletic director. Brother O'Donnell. The planting of a stronger seed of fraternalism among the letter men was the sole purpose for which the club was organized. The obtaining of a varsity letter is the sole requisite for admission. During the first year of its existence, the activities of the club were more or less confined to the club itself. There was a constitution to be drawn up: by-laws to be enacted and very many other goings on that related to the mem- bers themselves, and of which, the remainder of the student body knew very little. But now the club is nearly two years old. It has passed .n«t period of formation and now its activities and accomplishments are beginning t: blosson forth. Meetings are held at specified times, dues collected regularly, and each and every member has become an active factor in the running of the organization. Many points on laws and by-laws in regard to money matters, the exoenditure of money collected and forms of entertainment to bring the members closer together have been dealt with in a most proficient manner. During the Christmas vacation, the Varsity 1 dinner was held at the K. of C. Club in New York. Many of the alumni, who still retain their members’ p in the club, attended this annual affair. After a most enjoyable dinner. Ion s athletes journeyed (across the street), to Madison Square Garden, to witness a thrilling hockey game. The two teams. New York Americans and New York Rangers, battled on even terms throughout the entire contest with the score see-sawing back and forth until finally, after two extra periods had failed to break the deadlock, the contest was called a tie. 2-2. By the time that this book goes to print, the members of the club will have completed the plans for a short skit, to be presented for the benefit of the student body and they will also mave completed plans for their coming dinner and entertainment to take place some time in June. The Monogram Club has advanced by great strides, and this has been made possible only by the unrelenting co-operation between the officers, their fellow members and the faculty advisor. There are now 26 members in the Iona Monogram Club, and it is our earnest wish that the club may go on increasing in its membership and that it may continue to have the same appeal for the new members as it has for the present members. To the Monogram Club, we of the graduation class, wish continued success. £ g £ £ t £ i t r F g I g I 9 b b t |Page One Hundred Eight] [Page One Hundred Eleven] 3 1 I I § P | 1 I fi i | | 5 i -§ i I ? b IONA SCHOOL DRAMATIC CLUB GIVES PLAY AT WOMAN’S CLUB; LARGE AUDIENCE IS PRESENT Peter Lersch Has Leading Role In Production Of Grumpy”— William Leahon and Louis Krauthoff In Important Parts Also T HE DRAMATIC CLUB of Iona School gave a competent performance of J Grumpy” on Friday evening. April 24th, before a capacity audience at the Woman’s Club auditorium. The play was directed by Alphonse Hirsch. Peter Lersch played Andrew Bullivant or Grumpy, the role made famous by Cyril Maude. Mr. Lersch is a Dramatic Club member of long standing who has appeared in several Iona productions, including The Red Lamp,” Well I Declare” and Three Wise Fools.” last year's play. A great deal of the success of the play was due to his adept performance as the principal character, that of a cantankerous old man who is kindness itself underneath. William Leahon. who also has taken part in Iona shows before, gave a skillful portrayal of Mr. Jarvis, the villain of the piece, while Robert Lawrence, another actor of former productions, was good in a comparatively minor role, that of the doctor. These three were the only members of the cast with previous experience. The rest of the actors made their debut at this performance and did very well at it too. Especially good was Louis Krauthoff. as Virginia Bullivant. the feminine lead of the show. Feminine leads in plays given by boys’ schools generally provide unintentional comedy for the audience and nothing else, but this per- formance was an exception to the rule. Mr. Krauthoff. who is a first year student, gave an excellent impersonation of a girl. In the first act. where he appeared in evening dress, he made a slightly masculine damsel it is true, but in street clothes the illusion was perfect. Louis Krussman. another capable actor, played opposite Mr. Krauthoff as Ernest Heron, grand nephew of Grumpy, another important role of the play, and others of the cast, all of whom turned in entirely adequate performances were Harry Brann. as Ruddock the valet: Frank Matier as Valentine Wolfe. Joseph Hartman as Mrs. McClaren. John Daly as Susan, and Frederick Willott, George Burger and Joseph Kilmartin as Keble. Meridew and Dawson. Before the presentation of the play there was singing by the choral class and an Irish step dance by the dancing class. These students are all members of the grammar grades. N ! r p a PS I I I I r Co Co I P Co I I k H V- V- p sr- c [Page One Hundred Twelve] | Page One Hundred Thirteen] SENIOR PROM jNOTHER school year has come and with it another Senior Prom. But let us not be misled by the word another, for it is needless for me to say that the Prom of 1930 was not just another Senior Prom. Even though, in the history of the school there never has been a Senior Prom that was not a success, we feel it our duty to say a few words about this last Prom which has out-done its predecessors in such a way as was deemed impossible. This year, the dance was held in the new Harris Gymnasium”. This was a great advantage in itself. The large floor space afforded the dancers all the comforts of their own living room instead of the usual shoving and pushing and having some one hundred and ninety pound football man step on your new shoes to say nothing of the toes. The gymnasium was beautifully decor- ated in maroon and gold, and here and there wreaths and holly harmoniously brought out the Christmas spirit. The breath-taking effect caused by the decorations was the cause of no end of favorable comment by those who were present. The decorations were the work of Mr. Geogharty of Mount Vernon. Added to all this comes the high spot of the evening, the orchestra. Pres- ent at the Senior Prom was none other than Vincent Lopez (in person) and his Club Orchestra. Such music never before was heard at any dance in New Rochelle, and the solos rendered by Mr. Lopez on the piano were nothing shori of marvelous. The orchestra rested but twice during the entire dance, but some how or another you just couldn’t get tired dancing to such music. The next thing of interest was the refreshments which were served at about twelve o'clock, by waitresses to each individual table. Punch was obtainable throughout the evening and the amount consumed by the dancers spoke well for its quality and good taste. We now come to those who were directly responsible for making the dance possible. Firstly. Brother McManus, our principal, who permitted the dance, and. secondly, the patrons and patronesses to whom the Senior class feels very much indebted, and to whom they extend their heart-felt appreciation for their financial aid. The largest crowd ever to attend a dance at Iona immediately squelched anybody’s query as to Who was there?”. The natural answer was. Every- body.” g | I g 9 F S £ F £ £ r i i I % P 1 I g I [Page One Hundred Fourteen] [Page One Hundred FifteenJ j N an elmination contest held May 13. four students from the Graduating Class were elected for the Annual Prize Debate. The subject for debate, to be held on June 5. is. Resolved: That a Government fund for Public Works is the best safeguard against recurring periods of unemployment. Affirmative 'erres H. Sheils Francis J. Weldon Negative Charles F. Lammert Paul D. Reid V • P I I t ?- 6 I I i I 3 t £ 0 f S t | r [Page One Hundred Sixteen] [Page One Hundred Seventeen] a 3 i I I □ a I g g 1 □ 3$ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 7 HE scholastic measurement of a school may be taken by the number and quality of its student publications. They give a definite indication of its intellectual standing. The standards of a school are revealed by the literary efforts of the pupils. Therefore, the importance of these publications cannot be minimized. It is quite evident that it has not been minimized at Iona. There are three Iona student publications. The first one to be mentioned is the Iona News, published about every two months. It is a small four or six page newspaper, containing pertinent articles, editorials, sport news and campus news. The second and most outstanding publication is the Ionian, a literary magazine edited twice yearly, at Christmas and Easter. This is the school’s literary offering, and contains articles, essays, short stories, poems and sport re- sumes. The third is the Columbian, the yearbook put out by t Senior Class. This, as all yearbooks, is intended as a souvenir to the graduate of their high school career, and its contents are monographs, class histories, humorous col- umns. and numbers of formal and intimate photographs. Iona publications have merit and fill the purpose for which they were in- tended. namely, to afford outlet for the literary talents of its students and thereby demonstrate the worth of the school. Their merit is attested by the numerable favorable criticisms in the magazines of other schools, and the ac- claim of parents and teachers. Moreover, the recent admission of the Ionian to membership in the Central Intc scholastic Press Association shows that they have a considerable standing. It is to be strongly urged that all succeeding classes keep up. and. if possible, surpass the present h gh standard of their student publications. P I g t s I h I I £ jr £ £ ■ I I I $ S s g n F (Page One Hundred Eighteen] [Page One Hundred Nine] i 1 3! 1 I 3 I I i % i i i 3 I i I a i h r THE DRAMATIC CLUB 7 HE Iona Dramatic Club presented at the 1931 Entertainment and Recep- ' tion that well known play. Grumpy”, made famous on the stage and screen by Cyril Maude. In the Iona presentation. Peter Lersch crowned his final year in Iona theatricals with a success seldom achieved by a high school student. His characterization of Mr. Bullivant, or Grumpy , the retired criminal law- yer. was well-nigh perfect, one hardly being able to believe that under the old man of wrinkles and grease paint was a mere youth. Mr. Lersch was supported by a cast including Louis Krauthoff. who made his debut on the Iona stage this year, and who. if we may judge by his excellent female impersonation of Virginia. Mr. Bullivant’s grand-daughter, gives promise of many years of success in Iona dramatics. Mr. Louis Kxussman. as Ernest. Virginia's lover, played the part of a young Englishman very well. Mr. Jarvis, portrayed by William Leahon. a veteran actor, was the suave, sophisticated thief, stealing the diamond and lay- ing the plot for the whole story. Mr. Isaac Wolfe, otherwise Frank Matier. was the shrewd old Jew. re- ceiver of stolen goods. Doctor and Mrs. McLaren, a charming couple, were played by Albert Lawrence and Joseph Hartman, who did splendidly. And what English play is complete without its staff of servants? In Grumpy , there are five: Harry Brann as Ruddock. Grumpy’s personal valet: Keble. played by Frederick Willot, Mr. Jarvis’ valet: Merridew, a butler, by George Burger. Jr.: Dawson, another butler by Joseph Kimlartin. and Miss Bullivant’s personal maid, Susan, played by John Daly, who was excellent in this feminine role. The entertainment, held at the Woman’s Club on Lockwood Avenue, was very well attended. The student body responded in large numbers and all enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Brother Galway was director of Club activities this year. m [Page One Hundred Ten] 1 [Page One Hundred Nineteen] [Page One Hundred TwentyJ [Page One Hundred Twenty-one) a I 1 8 5 4 ■A I 4 i 5 AA iU AA iJUMM AA a« oe I % % I £ “WE NOMINATE FOR IONA’S HALL OF FAME” Harry Brann - most noisy Ken Brasted most reserved Bill Byrnes most business-like Frank Chapman best looking Bill Crabtree - most affable George Endrich most bashful John Flanagan best student Tom Holden - most happy George Hodgson most amusing Joe Judd most carefree Ray Judd - most witty Lay Jeffress nost muscular John Holmes ■ peaceloving Joe Kilmartin outspoken Chari ' 1 n ort entative Biliy' onality Pete . . st actor Bern' • .ost subtle John M o st intelligent Dan McCaith most reticent George Kenne most modest Frank Matier t temperamental Walt ORo most phlegmatic Tom McNam. best runner Enda Prenderga most likeable Jimmy Quinn most industrious Paul Reid - best dressed Gene Riccardi - best athlete Fred Smith most obliging Anthony Stella best artist Henry Vier best natured Edgar Wadelton best poet Frank Weldon - most confident Jim Sheils most popular Martin Rooney most airminded Hubert McNally - best story-teller B 1 I d I £l I fc I 1 I @ I t r- % s I [Page One Hundred Twenty-two] 1 4 ■i 3 3 3 I i I I I 1 1 § A r? 3 g | i B B N B 3 3 hi 3 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIORS E. the class of 1931, being of sound mind and disposition, make this our last will and testament. We hereby bequeath to the class of 1932 the Senior instructors, studies and incomparable dignity. May that class be worthy of them! In addition, we bestow upon the present lowly Juniors, our empty desks, under which our restless feet have relaxed, and over which our heads have drooped in many hours of slumber. The pens and pencils, worn just a little from scratching names on a wooden desk, are in condition to see many more Senior Years. The board erasers, which are the last or a vanishing race, we commit to Jvnior hands with warnings to be careful in the conservation of these necessities to a Senior lesson. Need we mention that along with the Senior classroom goes an article which deep in our affections, an object which stands as an eternal memorial to the in the act of hurling a missile int' namely, the waste paper bask ' doubt the most rhythmic w' ' not yet decided. And if c Juniors arc physical.' capable shine might pe through, and m into the Stygia hadows of the , official Senior jacket and extend t. former Seniors who have now gone a Mded co-operation of mind and muscle, m .ne farthest corner of the room— the radiators, which are without a «e bu;,',' ''L we. as music lovers, have t positions on Seniors, the vs, so that one ray of sun- . . ugh to venture unattended jhey will then be able to don the ids in mutual relationship to the lining temperament to Newton Free. Juous energy to George Burger, ifferic obligations to Teddy Roeser. ncies to Ned McNamara, iation of the silver screen to Walter George Kenney (Moe) bequeathes his u Harry Brann (Haah) bequeathes his suj Bill Crabtree (Grover) bequeathes his ch Bill Byrnes bequeathes his jocular ter John Flanagan bequeathes his apj O’Connell. Joe Judcl bequeathes his handball abi to John O’Connor. Ray Judd beque. thes his keen sense of lumor to Gerry Downes George Endrich bequeathes his bashful olush to Vincent Kane. Tom Holden bequeathes his happy smile to George Laemmle. Jim Sheils (Hank) bequeathes his 'personality plus’’ to Billy Gallin. Frank Chapman bequeathes his pole vaulting stick to Frank Stall. John Holmes bequeathes his red hair to Mike Hannon. Jimmy Quinn bequeathes his inquisitive nature to Harry Pack. a f- I I t t t P h ¥ I I £ I £ q I I p £ I: § (Page One Hundred Twenty-three 1 k MIMI 1 £ Paul Reid bequeathes his horse-race ‘Tips’ to Joe Finley. Edgar Wadelton bequeathes his briefcase to Bill Holder. Latham Jeffress (Jeff) bequeathes his Virginia farm to Fred Willott. Frank Weldon bequeathes his romantic tendencies to Frank LaSala. Frank Matter (Mat) bequeathes his appreciation of the weaker sex to Craig Porter. Will Leahon (Pat) beqqueathes his siren's whistle to Billy Watt. Berny McCann bequeathes his Irish blue eyes to Walter Benedetto. Anthony Stella (Butch) bequeathes 1 s prison haircut to Ed. Burke. Charlie Lemmert (Roister) bequeathes his ‘seven league’ gait to Sydney Treat. Henry Vier bequeaths his sVirgil trot to the garbage man. Martin Rooney bequeathes his pipe dreams to Frank O’Driscoll. Tom McNamara (Mac) bequeathes his used golf balls to Kenny Walker. Don Campbell bequeathes his commutation ticket to John Kilmartin. Ken Brasted bequeathes his western ranch to Limmy Lysaght. Enda Prendergast (Prendy) bequeathes his loyal community spirit (Tuckahoe) to George McNally. Joe Kilmartin (Fuzzy) bequeathes his dam ability to Eddy Quinn. Fred Smith bequeathes his obliging nature iv. DeLacy Hartman. Dan McCarthy bequeathes his b«-' ’ ko Joe Hartman. Walter O’Rourke bequeathes his su. manner to Vincent Hartne John McGowan bequeathes his philosophic outlook to Geoi ' Gene Riccardi (Ric) bequeathes his athletic prowess to Jack Dodenhoff. George Hodgson (Red) bequeathes h: carefree air to Jack Bynre. I I t £ I % P t t I I t I V- t I f- rd I I (Page One Hundred Twenty-four) J (Page One Hundred Twenty-five] (Page One Hundred Twenty-six) STUDENT MISSIONS COUNCIL [Page One Hundred Twenty-seven] AUTOGRAPHS The Modern Press — New Rochelle [Page One Hundr:d Twenty-eight] i
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