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

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l Edward F. Morris St. Francis of Rome Grammar School, Bronx Honor Student 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club I, 2, Press Club 3, 4. Ed, who was the biggest man on the football team this year, has so combined athletic ability and scholastic Jnrowess that he is a terrific football player an an outstanding student. When he eaves to continue his studies at Fordham this fall we can be certain he will be a credit to Iona. ' 9 of -F - f A l James Francis Mullen St. Catharine's Grammar School, Pelham Public Speaking l, 2, Science Club 3, 4. Jim has made quite a name for himself in the field of science during his four pears at lona. He has maintained consistently hig marks and has been active in extra-curricular activities. Being quite a man with the test tubes, Jim has been a real asset to the Science Club. Next year he plans to enroll at the University of Michigan and study to be a mechanical engineer. l Robert Joseph Neville Dominican Day School, Larchmont Sodality 3, 4, Dramatics l, 2, ,Public Sjoeaking 2, Science Club 3, Track I, 2, Swimming . Upon entering lona in 1948, Bob immediately made a great many friends and his popularity has grown through the four years. He has maintained consistently high marks and has been very active in Iona affairs. Next year Bob plans to continue his education at St. Michael's College in Toronto. We feel sure he will make a goo record there and reflect credit on his Iona training. Joseph Louis Nuvolini, Jr. Iona Grammar School, New Rochelle Track l, 4, Football 2, Bowling 3, 4, Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 3, 4, Yearbook 4, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Senior Dance Society. Joe has contributed to the success of many of the school's activities. He was an important factor in the success of the Junior and Senior Proms. He is an outstanding singer in the Glee Club and Senior year he was in charge of the faculty sec- tion of the Yearbook. Next year when he con- tinues his studies at Cornell his past record of ambition and performance will assure his success.

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i Michael Joseph Meany Saint Mary's Grammar School, City lsland Glee Club l, 4, Public Speaking 2, 3, Swimming l. During his stay at Iona, Mike has made a great many friends. He is quiet, but nevertheless inter- ested in all phases of school life. He has been active in the Glee Club and in public speaking and has been a hard worker during his days as an Iona student. Mike will surely have good luck in anything he undertakes. Vincent Steven Minor wht Gerald Francis Merx Wilson Junior High School, Mount Vernon Honors l, 2, 3, 45 Sodality 45 Junior Prom Com- mittee, Glee Club l, 2, Science Club 3, 4. A hardy traveler from the wilds of Mount Vernon, Gerry is one of the outstanding students of the Senior Class and has always been high on the honor roll. He is blessed with a keen wit and a pleasing personality and is well liked by his fellow students. Next fall Gerry plans to enter Notre Dame, and we wish him the best of everything at South Bend. Public School 5, Yonkers Band l, 2, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Prorn Committes. Vinnie has devoted a great deal of his time to the band during his stay at lona. He is well known for the hot trombone which he plays so well. His quiet good humor has made him well liked b everyone at lona. He carries with him to Ixanhattan College our best wishes for his success in his business course and in future life. Joseph Barry Monaghan Immaculate Heart of Mary Grammar School Scarsdale Honor Student if Sodality 3, 4, Yearbook 45 Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Cheerleader 4, Track l, 2, 4, Swimming 2. As his record indicates, Barry has been active in all phases of Iona lite. Whenever there is a iob to be done he is always available as a willing worker. He has also maintained good marks and has made many friends at lona. He plans to enter Fordham and prepare for law. His fine personality and mllingness to work should ensure his success in i e.

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John Maurice 0'Leary Jeremiah Lynn O'Leary 3 i ll P sts' John O'Connor St. Barnabas Grammar School, Bronx Honor Student I, 2, 3, 4, Class Officer l, Basket- Leo Jeremiah 0'Donovan, III Corpus Christi Grammar School, New York Class Officer l, 2, 3, President 2, 3, Student Coun- ball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club l, cil 4, Honor Student l. 2, 3. 41 Track l. 2, 4: Poster Club 2, Sodality 4. Bowling 3, 4, Press Club l, 2, 3, 4, Yearbook 2, 3, Glee C ub l, 2, Debating 3, 4, Dramatics 4, Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Prom C 'tt , S t , S ' P C 'tt ot the basketball team and catcher on the ase- Cgglzga,-if acre ary emor mm omm' ee' ball team for four years. During the activity period he has been in the Glee Club and Poster Club, and Senior year he increased his knowledge of Latin in the Vergil class. Next year lona will lose a good student and a fine athlete. A man of many talents, John has been an honor student through all tour years of school, cagtain It goes without saying that future lonians cannot hope to surpass the intellectual feats of this men- tal giant of the class of '52. But Leo's accom- plishments were by no means limited to the class- room. His extra-curricular activities suggest a wide variety of talents. Anyone so generously endowed is bound to achieve great heights, ,l WZ Iona Grammar School, New Rochelle Class Officer 3, Honor Student l, 2, Track 2, 3, 4, Swimming 3, 4, Debate I, Band 2, Science Club 3, Press Club 3, 4. During his career at Iona John, while maintaining consistently high marks has participated in many extra-curricular activities. He has been in the Band, Science Club, and Press Club and was on the track and swimming teams. This Fall when he leaves Iona to study medicine at Georgetown we are certain he will succeed. St. Catharine's Grammar School, Pelham Glee Club I, 2, Science Club 3, 4' Cheerleader 2, Manager Basketball 2, Bowling Another of the boys from Pelham, Jerry has been a loyal member of the Class of 1952. Along with his constant companion Cy , he has made some great scientific discoveries in the Science Club. Next year he expects to continue his education at Colby, where he will study business. May Jerry's achievements in the future be executed as well as those he has performed at Iona.