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

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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-

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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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.a..4g2,3:1saFs.,,.fag, if m. se, Robert Smith -M-cw, V -.Mfr -4 l :S 'LS T 2 fffiz.. N . sq.. , . as fairs as -.. I Paul A. Votano ROBERT SMITH St. Gabrlel's, New Rochelle, N. Y. Debate I, 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 3. Robert Smith is the playboy of the Class of '47. Debonair Bob is the original Man-about-New Rochelle and can usually be found at any of the fashionable places where people con- gregate on weekends. Bob turned his love for light-hearted bantering into a hobby of rhetorical achievement during his four years with the ever-popular Debate Club. Smitty is seriously considering a career in aviation, one of his greatest loves. We three Kings . l67 Richard Unsworth Warren Young RICHARD UNSWORTH Holy Family Grammar School, New Rochelle, N. Y. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Press Club 3, 4, Football imanagerl 3, Track lmanagerl 3, Sodality 3, 4,- Yearbook 4, Science Club l, Class Officer l, 2, 4, Senior Prom Committee. Unsie decidedly has a priceless gift for gab , and uses it to everyone's enjoyment. During the past year, he has covered most sports events at Iona for the News and Yearbook. Dick has added to his reputation by his outstanding work in the school band. At the moment Unsie is undecided on which college shall be honored by his presence. PAUL A. VOTANO St, Augustine's, Larchmont, N, Y. Football l, 2, Dramatics l, 2, 3, 4' Press Club 3, 4, Literary Annual Staff 3, Baseball Manager Paul won fame as a member of the fabulous Votadon . A talented actor, he has starred in many of the Greater Iona Productions. His excellent speaking voice brought him the task of announcing the Football Games last fall. As a gifted writer Paul has done tremendous work both on the Literary Annual and the Iona News. He plans to continue writing in college and make a career of journalism. Iona loses a good friend and a fine fellow in Paul Votano. WARREN YOUNG St, Catherine's, Pelham, N. Y. Track 2, 4, Poster Club I, 4, Sodality 4, Culture Club 2. Everyone was pleased to see that Warren had come back to finish his senior year at Iona. This cheerful, blond fellow adds a lot to campus life. One of the school's foremost cinder- men in second year, Warren is out for track again. He was a member of the Culture Club in sophomore year and he has been doing some notable work in the Poster Club since his return to Iona. Warren plans a college career.