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

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JOSEPH FRANCIS O'LEARY Cross Counrty lg Indoor Track 1,2g Outdoor Track l,2. Erin go bragh Joe, another of the proud graduates of St. Johnis, entered the Prep along with the other students in 1953, and immediately became known as one of the freshman class' friendliest members. From the beginning, he has enjoyed the respect and admiration of all his many friends. Indeed many is the correct adjective, for he is always seen in company of a large group of seniors among whom we mention Herb Sweeny, Bob Eliseo, James Glackin, Roger Lesser and Thomas Moroney. The future holds great things in store for Joseph and we are sure that he will meet and conquer them by means of his perseverance and intelligence. We wish Joe the best of luck in his chosen career. THOMAS JAMES O'BRIEN Student Council 45 Honor Society I: l,3g Honor Society II: 2,4g Cross Country 1,2,3g Indoor Track 1,2,3,4g Outdoor Track l,2,3,4g Intramu- rals l,2,3g Varsity Letter Club 2,3,4g Class Oiii- cer 1,2,4, Prom Committee 4, Dance Committee 3,45 Archconfraternity Officer 2,3g Catechetical Society 4, Yearbook Staff 4. Be prepared Tom, noted for his friendliness, persuasiveness, and above all, his calm composure, is a resident of Parkchester. O'Bie, an eagle scout, the high- est position in the B.S.A., and the recipient of many merit badges, is an ardent admirer of Math and Science. His fancies involve cars, girls, and inevitably, the Boy Scouts' motto, Be prepared, which he actively upholds. Tom's great moment of triumph was when he established a new Track record at Fordham. If you were looking for Tom, you would undoubtedly find him in the company of Jack Ryan, Pete Waters, Artie Martin and Joe O'Brien. JM My

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Wwe JOSEPH WILLIAM O'BRIEN Student Council 4, Honor Society II: l,2,3,4g Baseball l,2,3,4g Basketball 3,4g Cross Country lg Intramurals lg Varsity Letter Club 3,4g Class Oihcer 3g Archconfraternity Officer 4, Public Speaking 1,2, Yearbook Booster Club 2,3,4g St. La Salle Auxiliary 2,3,4, Prom Committee Treas., 3,4g Dramatics 4. The only rose without thorns is friendship O'B,', whom Inwood claims as one of her big boys, is always capable of keeping the fel- lows laughing with his consistent humor. A com- bination of athletic and scholastic attributes assist him as a distinguished class leader. His greatest triumph was playing Varsity Baseball and Basket- ball and entering the senior class. Wherever there is a gathering of avid sports enthusiasts, Joe, together with his buddies T. McManus, T. Wynne, and R. Gorman, is sure to be in the midst of it. Joe has a weakness for laughs, dancing, and sports events, however he dislikes low batting averages, umpires, and especially Rock 'n Roll. O'B, true to the Lord's call, has the intention of becoming a Christian Brother. JOHN SYLVESTER NUNAN Honor Society II: lg Yearbook Booster Club 1, Intramurals 1,2,3g Prom Committee 3,4g Dance Committee 4. Pray you now, forgive and forget Norm, a graduate of Sacred Heart, intends to follow a military career after June as a naval ofiicer. Chemistry was his favorite subject in his high school experiences. Math, however, is to be found at the bottom of the list of subjects. His greatest moment, understandably, was passing second year Spanish. He has served both as deliv- ery boy for a grocer and a soda jerk. Lunch periods and study periods were the highlights of every school day for Norm. He counted Rich McGahan, Bob DiTullio and Frank Roche among his long list of friends. fwfff

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THOMAS PATRICK O'LEARY Baseball 2,3,4g Varsity Letter Club 3,4g St. La Salle Auxiliary Booster Club 1, Student Council 4g Intramurals 1,2,3,4. Erin go bragh Tom, a Visitation alumnus, is best known as the hard-hitting backstop and captain of the Prep Baseball team. He has gained valuable experience by playing on the Father Duffy Squires with Roger Lesser. He not only excels on the baseball diamond but in the classroom also where English and History are his favorites. Among the Slug- ger's wide group of friends are included Elf Starke, Roger Lesser, Beary Viera, Ray Pardon and Frank Xavier. Tom plans to study Labor Management at Manhattan College this fall and with the virtues of persistence and patience which have made him outstanding, we are sure he will forge onward to the ultimate goal of success. Away RAYMOND JAY PARDON Honor Society I: 1,2,4g Honor Society II: 3, Archconfraternity Officer 3g Class Officer 2, Class President 35 Baseball CMgr.D 3g Varsity Letter Club 3,4g Intramurals 3, Student Council 4, Prepster 4g Dramatics 4, Yearbook Staff 4. Truth hath a quiet breast Perhaps a warm smile would be the expression most characteristic of Ray. He has the amiable qualities of the diplomat with the stirring ideas of a non-conformist. From St. Gabriells, Farouk is an entertaining conversationalist on topics rang- ing from Sugar Ray to Thomas Painei' and possesses qualities of disarming frankness tinged with his own brand of tasteful humor. Ray is an excellent student in the true sense, for he in- vestigates, absorbs, and applies knowledge, the aim of education. He lists E. Starke and R. Viera as his Prep friends and has more in his home parish. Ray prefers baseball, sports of all kinds, writing and finds Physics periods amusing. He is heading for Alfred University next year and his loss will surely be felt.