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

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7-. f William Patrick Murray Patrick 0'NeiI -wif fb ft' - -,,f 'if Y.-Ili 1 3, gig' 5 4 ,.. s. J-X, .-is ,R '31, gif' ft R pd- 'Qw.7'l- 4s44fsev..i,Q, vi T-Q-Kr' if-To - -' .- Lf N .J-Q-f uw' ?LQ 'F i'?'f'A 'N-ev'6r-gvfilg:-P .f . 'gf .. Aw N, 'I ' 7v'f'!':if--if-5'1x29+f --drag' Z' ffl-fm T' .: -.'f1f. - -.- '81,-1 -F, ,:-- -xx, LQ, rl A., ,ip .14 '4rl.LQx '-1 tr-8 Chester Gustave F. Peel' Pema WILLIAM PATRICK MURRAY St, Gabriel's, New Rochelle, N. Y. Debate l, 2, Culture Club 3, Football l, 2, Basketball I, Base- mall l, lmanagerl, Sodality 3, 4. A broad smile and the readiness to take a joke on himself have made good-natured, humorous Bill Murray, one of the best liked members of his class. Mur is an athlete and a hard worker at his studies. In his Freshman and Sophomore years he played football on the J. V. but he gave up the game to spend more time on his school work. Bill possesses a wonderful ability to mimic anyone, He was spotter for the football games last fall. Mur plans to attend Notre Dame. Watch for the joking cry, Murray did it. PATRICK O'NEIL Saint John's Grammar School, Stamford, Connecticut Glee Club l, 2, Honor Student l, Presse Club 3, 4, Yearbook 4. Although he hails from Stamford, and has thus been the butt of countless jokes in that respect, Pat does not mind the long trip from Connecticut to New Rochelle. He claims his chief interests are English, his car, and popular records. Be- cause of the latter, Pat wrote one of the best record columns the lona News ever had in its long existence, and illustrated it personally. Dick Haymes is his favorite singer and he lists his dislikes as jazz and mathematics A likely candidate for the Annual Senior PolI's Most Handsome , Pat hopes to attend college after graduation in June. CHESTER PEET lona Grammar School, New Rochelle, N. Y. Band l, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band l, 2, 3, Honor Student l, 2, 3, 4, Sodality 3. With his quiet manner and natural friendliness, Ches is well liked b all his friends. A staunch member of the band for the past lyour years, he and his -:larinet are rarely apart. His serious attention to his studies have won for him the dis- tinction of being among lona's leading scholars. Come next fall, Ches will start out on the career of an engineer by attending M. l.T. We can safely predict that he will be a success in college and in his chosen profession. GUSTAVE F. PERNA Sacred Heart, Kearny, N. J. Poster Club 4, Football 4, Sodality 4, Basketball 4. lt did not take Gus long to establish himself a l I s an ona manb l-Le played varsity football and has been a standout on e as etball court. The long trip from Jersey did not im- pair his studies at all, Gus has received high grades consist- ently. Friendly to everyone, he has become one of the most popular figures at the Prep. Gus is undecided about college but this quiet, likeable fellow is assured of success wherever he goes. Library conference. l64

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. x -if Qqff Jack Moran Wrlllam Morrls .pd WW,--,,,. Edward A. Murphy E 1 -32,23 is - 9 wr, to Q, J D , ig, JACK MORAN Holy Family, New Rochelle, N. Y. Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, Mono- gram Club l, 2, 3, 4, Sodality, Secretary 3, President 4. An amazing wit and pleasing personality have made Jack everyone's friend. One of the Prep's best athletes he has dis- tinguished himself as a halfback on the varsity and is known as the fastest man on the Track squad. Dapper is the executive of the class. He was Class Presi- dent for the last three years and he held the Chairmanship of both the Junior and Senior Proms which were the most suc- cessful in the history of Iona. We all wish Jack every bit of success possible and we are sure he will achieve it. The wearing of the green. . ff. John Murphy WILLIAM MORRIS Immaculate Cenception, Eastchester, N. Y. Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Sodality 3, 4, Glee Club, Monogram Club. lona's big, powerful varsity fullback Bill was nicknamed Bull Morris by sports writers. A standout figure through his four years, he is undoubtedly lona's most outstanding athlete. He is also the mainstay of the Baseball squad, Bill showed the same drive and perseverance in his studies that made him great on the ballfield. A friend to everyone, there is no one to whom we would rather wish success. Bill plans to attend Dart- mouth. EDWARD A. MURPHY New Rochelle High, New Rochelle, N. Y. Football 4, Track 4, Sodality 4, Monogram Club 4. Ted, an ex-marine, came to Iona to complete an arytazing high school career, Before he entered the service he attended New Rochelle High School, where he established an excellent athletic record. When he came to the Prep, he further dis- tinguished himself as Varsity center and as an excellent track man. He puts his spirit and aggressiveness into all his activities. Afffctionately known as Murphy , he will long be remembered at ona. JOHN MURPHY Mamaroneck Junior High School, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Track 2, 3, Dramatics I, 2, Press Club 3, 4, Yearbook 4, Lit- erary annual 3, Honor Student I, 2, 3, Class Officer I, 2. Murphy , has attained for himself a most enviable record during his stay at Iona, excelling in both sports and studies. As a Junior and Sophomore, Jack paced the cinders for lona's track team, all the while maintaining honor grades in his schoolwork. Jack intends to be a journalist and plans to attend Syra- cuse University to further this ambition. He will undoubtedly gain a fine record there, iust as he has done during his four years as an Ionian. Ps. Sw is as I Q v5'?f'aff:-f' '64 swf, MN aa.g ffm. 41.1. ....:.1...

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iigr VA T.-. -fd?-F125-4L'ff-31: 15'-Rf' Myles Reilly J Nw., -seem:-:sf- . . ii via- sf wg- . . C S . i, . w .,,, My Vg g Q. M...z,1 MYLES REILLY Ressurection, Rye, N. Y. Glee Club l, 3, 4, Debate 2, Sodality 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 45 Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Myles possesses a fabulous sense of humor and the absurd. His amazing personality has been the delight of the Senior Class. Zip , as his friends call him, has been successful not only as a student but also as an outstanding athlete. Both the football and track teams have shined brighter for his pres- ence. As a member of the Glee Club, Zip has appeared in all the Greater Iona productions. By his graduation Iona loses an all-around good sport. The pre-test reception committee. l65 Robert L. Robinson Y - ' . ,, is -a egis I A -e..,.iNl.l..aiw J. Paul JON! Rodriguez Russell ROBERT L. ROBINSON Holy Trinity Grammar School, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Debate l, 2, 3, 4. The Hawk , a nickname derived from his ability to hunt ducks, entered Iona with a firm determination to attain high grades in preparation for the study of chemical engineering at Yale University. His record gives ample proof that he has fulfilled this ambition to the letter. While here, Bob has endeared himself to all and will long be remembered when he departs. J. PAUL RODRIGUEZ Iona 'Grammar School, New Rochelle, N. Y. Glee Club lg Culture Club 2, 35 Poster Club 2, 45 Honor Student l, 2, 3, 4. This gifted young man with the glamorous personality and the gladsome smile, which has won him superfluous fame, has been attending lona as far back as he is capable of remem- bering. All through these many years, Roddy has maintained high averages in both his studies and his popularity. ln his later years Wok hopes to become a shipping broker, and will further himself toward this aim at George- town University. JOHN RUSSELL Holy Family Grammar School, New Rochelle, N. Y. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Sodality 4, Track 4. Behind that flashing bow-tie and handsome lrish grin lies the quiet, amiable personality of John Russell. Always ready to help a friend, Johnny has gone through four years of the Prep with an ever-present smile and helping hand. A work horse in the Glee Club, he has lent his fine voice to four successful productions. Russ has been a consistent student, maintaining good grades in his studies, John hopes to take up Chemical Research at Fordham. The best of luck to the Smiling lrishman in his chosen field.