Iona Preparatory School - Saga Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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....,,,, Back. Row: G. Vargis, F. Roche, C. Remuzzl, W. Grifall, R. Oehmsen, E. Hughes, J. McCann, L. Franzino, R. Barrie, R. Powers, W. Lynn, G. Parker. Middle Row: L. Oneill, H. Harkins, T, Fitzpatrick, A. D'Ynchausti, R. Unsworth, T. Daly, G. Parker, M. Lenahan, L. Brosnan, P. Franzoni, G. Roche. Front Row: A. Cueva, G. Cole, J. Donahue, T. McTigue, K. Ryan, P. Forsman, D. Mahoney, E. Roberts. THE advantages of being a good speaker are many. With this thought as a motivating factor, Br. M. P. Burns conducts this elocution class. James Baisley presides over the class while Miley McMil- lan ably assists him, and Jack Franz holds down the 0 double job of Secretary-Treasurer. c Selections from both poetry and prose have been recited, with humorous pieces coming from the lips of Dick Barrie, Phil Franzoni, George Senger, Bill Lynn, and Vincent Leggiadro. More serious poems occupy the talents of Dan Mahoney, Tony Cueva, Joe McCann, John Fitzpatrick, and Tom McTiqueg while Barbara Frietchie has become synonymous with Clint Remuzzi. A number of debates have been conducted con- cerning topics which range from Communism to baseball. Through these informal debates Luke O'Neil, Ray l-laaren, Herb l-larkins, Bob Unsworth and Kevin Ryan have been found to possess con- siderable talent in this field. Sports topics have by no means been neglected, and in this subject George Parker and Ed Roberts are well informed, Tom Fitzpatrick and George Cole follow the netmen, and Ed Hughes specializes in yachting. Dick Oehmsen is a first rate hunting en- thusiast, Mike Lenahan talks a fast game of tennis, and Harry Barret holds a distinct interest in cur- rent events. Valuable additions to the class because of their versatility are Bill Grifall, Tom Daly, John Dona- hue, and Frank and George Roche, also Lorenz Brosman, Paul Forsman, Antonio de Ynchausti, and Bob Sposato. '--a HK

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iR if 0 g 4- 2 ,X WQZZZ UNDER the guidance of Rev. Brother Lopez, the Iona Poster Club has completed its task ot building up school spirit during the past year admirably. The members drew posters to foster interest in all the various events throughout the school year. During the football season, the group adorned the halls with multi-colored drawings on each game. Among those most active in this work Michael Wright, Larry Glynn, Thomas Mauchly, Gus Perna, and Gerard DeLabry. The club continued this work through the bas- ketball season. Then as spring approached, the club took on the tremendous task of advertising the G. I. P. presentation l-l. M. S. Pinaforef' Mark Hurzeler, Ernest LoNano, Michael Sullivan, Thomas Creamer, and John Reilly excelled in this type of art. Michael Santangelo and Michael Wright handled most of the tedious work such as fully illustrated cartoons and the drawing of the backgrounds. Paul Rodriguez, who did all the foreign language posters, Thomas Martin, Gerard Cuningham, Joe Leichtweis, Joe Nesbit, Richard Gates, and Nester Hernadez also were active in the year's work. The Poster Club has done much during the year to bolster stu- dent spirit in every undertaking. Bro, Lopez 103

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Arn Cafiero, Mr. Nardone, Don Scanlon, and Al Lennon. if Reading of ride ,minutes of the las: 'meeting' R J fi If UNDER the able guidance of Mr. Nardonne and inspired by its officers, Don Scanlon, Arnold Cafiero, and Al Lennon, the elocution class has be- come one of the most enterprising activities. The object of these speaking sessions is to correct flaws in grammar and diction common to its members. The class consists mainly of Juniors, from whose ranks many fine speakers have arisen, and who offer excellent examples to the Freshmen and Sophomores who have had little or no experience with this type of endeavor. These upperclassmen include John Sparkman, whose humor and verbal eloquence have become well known in Room 5, and who together with Sparky helped initiate the year successfully. The Sophomore Class has also contributed a number of notable orators in Richard fpreamblei Hynes, Jerry ll protest! Killcullen, and Bill Cos- tello, whose stirring speeches frequently won the praise of his classmates. Other notable members of the class are Joe Mor- ahan, Jim Reid, and Dick Lenihan. Besides these, many Freshmen have distinguished themselves. Of these, however, much will be heard in the coming years. ln all, Mr. Nardonne's period on Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday is one which exerts a cultural and useful influence upon the students.