Manhattan College High School - Prep Yearbook (New York, NY)

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-Qfiw4,i7,,.,Me, .IAMES EDWARD BURDETT Honor Society II: 3, Class President 23 Class Ofiicer lg Swimming 2,3,4g Cross Country 1g Indoor Track 1, St. La Salle Auxiliary Booster Club l,2, Prom Committee 4, Dramatics 4. Time is generally the best doctor Birdie is one of the most eifervescent mem- bers of the senior class. He is capable of intelli- gent conversations and most interesting observa- tions. He has often been accused of being a do- it-yourselfv doctor, but actually, Jim is quite seri- ous about this noble ambition. We are happy to say that he is entering Pre-Med school at Man- hattan in the fall. Variation is the keynote when speaking about Bird, for his interests range from translations of Hitler's masterpieces to the most complex subjects in medical surgery. In ever class, Bird seems to make strong friend- ships, among whom are included James McEntee, Frank Segers and Eugene Nolan. He loves Ger- man beer, likes reading and swimming and has quite a collection of tropical fish. Jim, certainly, will reach success in his intended field. FREDERICK PETER BRINK Cross Country 1,2,3,4g Outdoor Track 1,2,3,4g Indoor Track 1,2,3,4g Varsity Letter Club' 4g Yearbook Booster 1,2,3g St. La Salle Auxiliary 1,2,3,4g Student Council 4, Dance Committee 3,43 Prom Committee 3,4g Dramatics 4, Yearbook Staff 4. To live it is necessary to live slowly Fred, one of our more persistent seniors, has proven himself to be one of the most l1vely'as well. As a member of the track team, Fred's 1n- defatigable personality and stamina are his great- est assets. Mousie always kicks up quite a cloud when the starting gun goes oii. A steady supporter of all Manhattan social activities, Fred rarely stops to rest, but continues to prove that size is no impediment to successs. When Cross Country Track rolls around again, Fred will be found at- tending Pre-Law School at Manhattan. meegwefziii'

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MICHAEL JOSEPH BERNARD Honor Society 1: l,2,3g Honor Society II: 4, Student Council 4, Dance Committee 3,4g Prom Committee 3,4g Cross Country lg Indoor Track 1g Baseball 1,2,3,4g Varsity Letter Club 3,4g In- tramurals 1,2,3. Diligence is the mother of good fortune Mike brought his baseball talents from Sacred Heart to the Prep to our advantage. During his four years here he has proved an invaluable asset to the team. While participating in sports, Mike never let the scholastic end of his secondary edu- cation go beggingg his constant membership on the Honor Society demonstrates that. He counted Chemistry, History and Geometry as his favorite subjects. Physics and Trig. are his least appreci- ated. Mike can usually be found at the Parking Lot around noon looking on at the proceedings with interest. Mike Hyland, Dave Barch, Tom Sandleitner and Mike Sancho were members of the circle of Mike's friends. Engineering degree after a stay at Manhattan College is awaiting him in the future. DONALD PATRICK BRENNAN Honor Society II: 1,2,3,4g Baseball 2, Indoor Track 1,2g Outdoor Track lg Intramurals 1,2,3,4. War is the science of destruction Don is another one of the assets donated to the Prep by Good Shepherd. His combustible humor, which would erupt at the drop of a hat, has made him one of the most well-known stu- dents in a variety of circles. His supreme moment in High School was winning a medal in one of the important Track Meets of his Sophomore year. Don's favorite subjects are History and Mathe- matics. He dislikes vehemently rising on Monday mornings for school and climbing those insur- mountable stairs each day. Aside from school activities, Don enjoys attending parties, playing football and hopping down to Rockaway. Among his friends we can mention Chris Keane, Bob Gorman, Terry Cooney and Jim Heelan. He is interested in attending the Merchant Marine Academy and majoring in Marine Engineering.

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..fZ......, nw. JOHN FRANCIS BYRNE Honor Society I: 1,2,3,4g Public Speaking l,2,3,4g Vice-President 2, Student Council 4, Cross Coun- try 1, Outdoor Track 2, Intramurals 1,3, St. La Salle Booster Auxiliary Club l,3,4g Dance Com- mittee 3,4, Prom Committee 3,43 Dramatics 1,43 School Paper 4, Editor-in-Chief, Class Paper 3, Assistant Editor, Radio Book Club 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief. Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God John, an alumnus of St. John's, has been throughout his four years at the Prep, a steady working student and an active participant in numerous extra-curricular activities. As a result of 'iis interest in a school newspaper, the Prepster was published under his editorship, for the first time in four years. John was proficient in Latin, Mathematics, English and History, while he shun- ned the Sciences. Even though his high school career has been quite clamorous, nevertheless, John has heard the call to the religious life as his eventual goal. After graduation, John intends to enroll at Epiphany Apostolic College in order to become a Josephite Father. John could be seen fraternizing with Pat McSweeny,' Tom Burns and J. J. Sullivan. All the Jaspers wish John all the luck in the world in his quest for the highest vocation in life. THOMAS MICHAEL BURNS ' Honor Society II: lg Intramurals l,2,3g Student Council 4, Dance Committee 3,4g Prom Commit- tee 4, St. La Salle Auxiliary 4, Cross Country lg Indoor Track lg Outdoor Track lg Basketball Committee 4g School Newspaper 4. Common sense is very uncommon Tom has the good fortune of meeting problems and difficulties with admirable sense and good taste. His innate honesty is a factor which has not only ingratiated him with his fellow students, but also with the members of the faculty. Tom is always occupied with worthwhile activities, whether it be assisting at Prep Basketball games or in after-hours employment. A conscientious viewer of the abstract and still the pragmatist, Tom can be counted among those who will enter labor management in the future. His Prep com- panions include Thomas McManus and John J. Sullivan. He prefers track and hockey and also enjoys his nickname Merch, Tom's versatility and friendly companionship will always be wel- come in any circle. d-AAA., '