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

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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.

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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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Robert J. Sexton Michael Smith ROBERT J. SEIXTON Iona Grammar School, New Rochelle Football 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Glee Club l, 2, Debate 3. Class president for tour years, baseball, basketball, and football star, and Glee Club member for two yearsgthis is the record of a man who has covered himself with glory during his sensational stay at Iona, Bob Sexton. One of the most popular fellows of the school, Booby's scholastic record has not been exceeded by that of athletics. Bob wants to attend Notre Dame where he will undoubtedly make a great name for himself. WILLIAM SPRING Sacred Heart Grammar School, Yonkers, N. Y. Football 3. Bill came to Iona after completing two years in the Sacred Heart High School of Yonkers. During that year he played bril- liantly on the line of Iona's football team. Then, after com- pleting his Junior year Bill enlisted in the United States Navy to help attain the victory. Now he has returned to Iona to complete his education at Iona before entering college, Very popular before he entered the Navy, Bill has be- come even more so since his return. MICHAEL SMITH Marshal High School, Marshal, Texas Debate I, 2, Culture Club 2, 3, Press Club 4. Smitty has been the official mascot of the Class of '47. His memory will be, to all of us, one of the little guy with a heart as big as all outdoors. Fellows like Mike have made these four years at Iona memorable ones. Energetic and untiring, Mike has claimed membership to the Debate group, Culture Club and, more recently, the staff of the Iona News. Mike plans to continue his studies at Dartmouth Col- lege, where he will, undoubtedly, make many friends. William Spring Richard Smith RICHARD SMITH La Salle Academy, Providence, Rhode Island Debate 3, 4, Track 3, 4, A newcomer to Iona last spring, Richard hails from Provi- dence, Rhode Island. Mild and unassuming, he has quickly oriented himself to the ways of Iona men, save for his clear New England accent, which he has just put to good use inl the Debating Society. Sports are Dick's chief interests, with riding trains run- ning a close second. Rich plans to further his education at college next fall. -L e I, Hold the door Richard. I66 Ngo? 'as r r-we .4 . 1 if-