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

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- m' f 1 ililhll f Q 'N f lnumulu ' W E' 5 gf , -'I V' X ,T fr Z I 4 I 4 ,il U I i it wv X ,l lm: xx fm 2 'll' ' A, 44,14 : 7 I. Z .4 A - 4... A N THE determined, hard working group of individuals who. may be seen in Room 8 during every activity period is the Debating Society, under the direction of Mr. Wolff. The parliamentary procedure was adopted at'the be- ginning of the term, and it has been closely followed throughout the year. The seat of chairman has been cap- ably filled by Oscar Brown, with Jim Coleman as his ready assistant, while Richard O'Brien registered the proceed- ings, being assisted by Bob Dieck. The debating year was divided into two parts, Septem- ber to December, which was used as a practice period in which general topics were discussed. John Muhlfeld, Tim Tormey, Tom Carrigan, and James Magner favored the sports topics, while Don Billmeyer, Richard Dowling, Tom McCann, and Richard Schauder chose topics on world events, The deeper subjects were handled by Bruce Kull, Frank McCarthy, George Kalogeras, John Pittari, Bob Robinson, and Richard Smith. Mr. Wolff and Mr. Difiore. gn Officers: J. Coleman, R. O'Brien, and O. Brown. The Big Four.

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,l ,L,. Finale lesi m iie f 4 - ln Captain C , was given this leading role just two short weeks before Opening night, turned in an excellent interpretation of a difficult part. Billy Ball, St. Joseph Porter, K. C. B, threatened to stop the show with his hihrious rendition of the part of a dignified Fleet Admiral. The clown of Pinafore was the irrepressible Al Scully, Steal- ing many a Scene with his antics and deep bass voice. Boatswain's Mate Al Laporte, adding a good voice to finefsuipparting acting, and Jimmy Reilly, Carpenter's Mate, a real find with his booming bass, made the trio and octets ring with the desired close harmony, The necessary volume and blending of parts were Contributed by the acting chorus and the supporting Glee Club. A surprisingly good performance of at most difficult score, originally written for a much larger orchestra, was given by the lona band under the able direction of Mr. Jbseph Focazio. Without the guiding powers, Reverend Brothers Hickey, McEnroe, McKenna, and Messrs. White, Portman and Burke, there would never have been this, the greatESt' show ever seen in these halls, a show which can truly be said to be the Greatest lona Production. orcoran's uniform Jimmy l-lession who

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1 , Parliamentary Procedure After December the real work was begun-the prepar- ld' of ations for inter-school debates. Research, the mo ing scattered notes and information into a smooth, finished, and understandable report. This took weeks of intense , and the following ten best men were segregated h ults of the previous debates: work from the group by t e res John ' L d r- Leary, Carl Landegger, Tom Dillon, Jerry ou e back, Jim Coleman, James Daly, Mike Rodney, Richard Smith, Arthur Anderson, and Dave Buckley, Out of these t n b an elimination process, John Leary and Carl Lan- 9 1 Y degger were chosen to represent Iona in outside compe- tition. The first debate, against Blessed Sacrament, was lost in a close decision. Despite the loss Iona may well be proud of the manner in which our two students spoke. ll f these very successful results would not have been A o possible without the constant efforts of Mr. Wolff and Mr. Di Fiore. 123