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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, A Y , . K -ess-,,:, fu V- -fs ng, LV 'Yi' i .A A .y. r -' V-'X '--, Arthur Anderson Anthony Adams Richard Ahern If T +7 A as iw' f s -'gif' 'if . ' f- . i - V- ' . 1 QF: -if we Q 3,53 John W. Andrews ANTHONY ADAMS JOHN w. ANDREWS St. Augustine Grammar School, Larchmont, N. Y. Basketball 3, 4, Tennis 2, 3, 4, Swimming 3, 4, Dramatics l, 2, Glee Club 3, 4, Monogram Club 4, Tony has distinguished himself, during his four years at Iona, as both a scholar and an athlete. His eye on the basket- ball court is said to be unequaled, and he is also considered a tennis player and swimmer. Ton's extra-curricular inter- fine ests have not been limited to the field of sports, however, as he is a member of the Glee Club and Dramatic Society. His destination next year seems to be Notre Dame. RICHARD AI-IERN St. Gabriel Grammar School, New Rochelle, N. Y. Football 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Monogram Club 3, 4, Spanish Club l, Dramatics l, 3, Debate l, 2, 3, Sodality 4. Dixie , a nickname which links him to his love of the Brooklyn Dodgers, stands among the most colorful personages of the class. He is attracted toward sports and has performed admirably on the football and baseball squads. Dick's favorite college is Notre Dame, where he hopes to escape all the evils of trigonometry, his pet peeve. In later life Dick hopes to keep in contact with his favorite pastime by becoming a sportswriter, ARTHUR ANDERSON St. Augustine Grammar School, Larchmont, N. Y. Sodality 4, Debate 3, 4' Press Club 4, Yearbook 4, Spanish Club l, Dramatics l, Glee Club I, Cheerleader 2, Track-Captain 4. Artie, Mr. Wolff's prize discovery for the track team, has always been a credit to Iona in scholastics, sports, and other activities. He is most talented in art, and is a frequent contrib- utor to both the Press Club and Yearbook. After raduation in June, Artie intends to continue his studies at I. T. Mt. St, Joseph Grammar School, Newburgh, N. Y. Debate 2, 3, Track 4. Willie , as he is heralded by his more intimate associates, is the proud possessor of a sense of humor which will be long remembered at Iona. His good natured sarcasm and versatile wit ranks him as one of the most popular seniors. Besides main- taining steady grades in his studies, Johnny is on the Track Team and is a highly rated member of the Debating Society. In later life he intends to practice medicine in Michigan. Swinging down the lane. Z 150 -f 1 3fmsef aA