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

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1 ',ggg.fgQ3J if E HAVE just completed another cycle in our lives as Catholic men, having 'finished that brief, but significant period known as high school, You might say these past four years have been our boot training , a training that will mould and prepare us for the future. But let's pause for a moment before we pass on to our forthcoming cycle, and take a last look at this period J which has transferred us from seriocomic youth to sober young manhood. As Freshmen, we were first indoctrinated into the routine and activity of high school life. Frankly, we were somewhat awed at the prospect of the higher educational life that loomed ahead of us. We were deeply impressed by the activities going on all around us, and by the spirit which seemed to animate the older students. That fall, the number of Freshmen at the football games gave evidence that we had caught the lona Spirit . Naturally enough, those first exams were difficult, but they helped us to realize that we had passed from a care- free life into a more serious one. With the final exams the year ended, leav- ing us with a feeling that we had finally become an integral part of Iona. While as Freshmen we of the Class of '47 had been lowly and submissive, as we entered upon our second year a definite change was clearly evident. lndeed, we were probably a very obnoxious group of braggarts in spite of our ample self-esteem. This swaggering spirit is the usual thing with sophomore classes, however, so we could not be considered as a total loss. ln fact it was I during this year that our class became recognized as a necessary factor in the various school activities. While as a group the class reaped a large amount of credit and honor, certain from amongst our number obtained personal distinction. That year the lona football squad had a sprinkling of sophomores within its ranks, with Billy Morris holding down the fullback position. Bob Sexton and Jackie Moran earned reputations on the basketball and track teams respectively. ln the annual G. I. F'. musicale Chester Peet gained renown in the Band and Paul Balze won acclaim as a member of the Glee Club, while Bob Curry had the dubious honor of playing the hinder part of Meatball . That is how it was, the class of '47 took part in every activity in one way or another. ln fact, we were so preoccupied with ourselves that before we realized it the final exams were over and we were Juniors. The football season in our third year was highlighted by the performances of Bill Morris and Jackie Moran, who were now known as lona's own touch- . S'- i'? f '..'i r? .. .J 'el 6+

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- - -4 ' I tl I . , . r . f l . , , ,,.jx'2'...,'-'. '.'i.i A.-T -.x-f A ,J Nfl ,, gf- r..--J-11+ nf- -fi-5.11:-.'.c:-. UQ.s-:sfft:1.-3-f4:5:'M+'-5-'f- down twins. The 'basketball team was dominated by the Junior class with the names of Adams, Hoffman, Hammer, Sexton, Moran, Flynn, and Brennan shining like stars. On the track team, too, the Class of '47 seized honors, with Jack Murphy and Carl Landegger pacing the rest. Still other Ionian Juniors distinguished themselves duri th b l Nick Ahern and Jimmy Moore. ng e aseba I season, and among these were ln June we had completed three tiring years of work and eagerly looked forward to the comparatively simple final lap in our struggle. However, our intention was not to be lax in this final year, and we entered it with a spirit of confidence and determination. Senior year, the all-important goal that has taken us many long years to attain. This year, through the combined efforts of the Senior Class, Iona has roduced o t t d' p u s an ing personalities, scholastically, and in the field of sports. The Father and Son Dinner, held at the Glen Island Casino, commemor- ated the undefeated season of the football team, which was sparked by such great players as Bill Morris, Jack Moran, Jim Moore and a host of others. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fine coaches, Mr. Ken Germann and Mr Vin- cent De Fiore, for their splendid work in leading the team to victory in every game. On December 26, the Senior Class, with Bob Sexton and Jack Moran heading the committee, added to its achievements by presenting the annual Senior Prom. In February Greater Iona Productions presented Gilbert and Sullivan's H. M. S. Pinafore. The combined talents of many of the seniors, the Glee Club and the band, made the operetta a tremendous hit. Running true to form, the -basketball squad, backed by Tony Adams Tom I Flynn, and Ed Brennan, and coached by Mr. Pete Caruso, turned in a very suc- cessful season. ln June, we took our final high school exams and began preparations for the future. We, the Class of I947, having attained another goal on the road to man- hood, now wish to express our everlasting thanks to those who made 'these years a success, and especially to the Brothers of Iona, without whose guid- ance, our efforts would have been in vain. W 'MIK f ,W 5, , ..,,v.g-,ffy51.-2. . .. g':'..' f I f' V, f'-T,,,,.:Q.-Q5,Q',v' i'7,-'WIl'fi2f13fl5. it F21-Vik