Mount St Michael Academy - Mountaineer Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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became the object of many visits from curious classmates. But our social life cer- tainly did not suffer because of studies. Besides the regular parish dances attended by so many, nearly everyone turned out for the Senior Prom in January. We only hope that we, as loyal Alumni, will be able to provide as Hne a dance for future classes as the graduates gave us this year. Of course, the two Sodality Dances were also well attended, and it was there that such jitterbugs as Meehan and Marano established their reputations. Once again, sports attracted a great fol- lowing. Captain Frank Kiernan and Gene Hickey led the Basketball team in one of its best seasons, while such stalwarts as Timmy O'Meara, Ray Gallagher and Harry Doyle did all that Coach Hjertberg could want on the cinder path. The baseball team was one of the best in anyone's recollection. But how could it miss with players like Gene Harsche, Gabby Lyons, jim Loughran, Jim Carey, and Tom Smith on the diamond? Meanwhile, the tennis team led by New York's champion, Walter Galligan, won almost all its matches by means of superlative play. Then, before we knew it, there were only a few weeks left to our last year. College catalogs protruded from everyone's pocket, and there was a last minute rush for application blanks, a few days of hurried study and then it was all over. At graduation we realized that we were leaving a school which we loved, and somehow the realization drained a good deal of the joy out of the day's ceremonies. Those four happy years have, we feel, eminently fitted us for whatever station we shall one day take in life. We realize that in a large sense whatever We have attained here at the Mount is due to the Marist Brothers, our teachers. Moreover, granted the continued guidance of Christ and His Blessed Mother, we feel that we will be able to carry out the demands placed upon us by the motto of Mount Saint Michael, Ad Astra per Asperaf'

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194 senior WILLIAM PIERCE AHERN Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Ping Pong 4. At- tendance 4. Red . . . came to us in l37 from the Abbey School Navan, County Meath, Ireland . . . has been a boarder ever since . . . studies never bothered this broth of a boy . . . the strong, silent type . . . popular with the Faculty . . . he has made many friends among the student body . . . will enter the business world. WILLIAM JOSEPH ARMSTRONG Sodality 2, 3, 4. Bill . . . arrived at the Mount in second year from Brooklyn . . . an ardent Dodger fan . . . claims to be related to the all-American boy . . . book lover . . . likes to partake in boarders' favorite pastime, a friendly game of pool . . . as for the future, Bill is undecided . . . Success to you, Bill! JAMES FRANCIS BEHAN Track 1, z, 3, Captain 4. Honor Roll 2, 3. Jim . . . our ace track man . . . invincible in the half mile, both in- door and outdoor . . . here is a fel- low who worries over nothing . . . sincere student . . . he is always ready to give Bro. Philip John a razz in the math classes . . . we do not know Jim's plans for the future but our loss is someone's gain. CARL WILLIAM BRAND Track 3. Carl . . . another of those hale, hearty fellows from Unionport . . . from reports he needs a boat to get from his house to the shore . . . pals with Mat Fitzgerald . . . quite a softball player . . . plans to go to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy . . . here's looking at you, anotherisailor from the Mount! JOHN FRANCIS XAVIER AMBROSE Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Jack'l . . . one of the Owens-Barrett 81 Co .... a really big and husky lad . . . never much of a wiz at his studies . . . an ardent football fan . . . has plenty of School spirit . . . well liked by all who met him . . . model Sodalist . . . hails from St. Francis of Rome . . . Destination un- known at present . . . Good Luck, Jack! RAYMOND FRANCIS AUBE Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Debating 4. Molin- raineer Ass't Editor 4. L'Ray came to the Mount in second year from St. Ann's . . . first in his class throughout the school year . . . one of St. Brendan's 'Larmyl' in the Mount . . . good debater . . . a great Giant, Hubbell rooter . . . hopes to teach . . . off to Fordham U . . . Success pal! GEORGE HENRY BENSKIN Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Attendance 1, 3, 4. Honor Roll 3. Football Mgr. 2, 3, 4. Editor Mountaineer 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. G.O. Secretary 3, 4. 'LBenny . . . has won the friendship of both faculty and students . . . a carefree fellow . . . a good student . . . favorite subject is history . . . the Mount thus loses a fine fellow . . . off to the Marine Corps School . . . Adieu! HARRY WILLIAM BR UNDAGE Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Harry . . . very quiet . . . studies seem to come with difficulties at times . . . supported activities at the Mount sincerely and faithfully . . . likes baseball and bowling . . . constant companion of Eddy Murphy... well liked by all who knew him . . . Harry is going to embark on the business field. ALFRED THOMAS APPELL Sodality 3, 4. HAI . . . decided to join our class midway through the High School course . . . one of the 6:15 boys . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . a bosom buddy of Jimmy Monaco's . . .bil- liard addict . . . frequents the down- town theaters during his free time . . . takes with him the best wishes of the Senior Class. JOHN JOSEPH BARRETT Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Jack . . . commutes from the wilds of New Rochelle in a two-door Chevvy . . . strong man of the Mount Campus . . . one of the best tackles in Mount history . . . is a bosom pal of Ed Herold and Johnny Owens . . . never worries . . . especially about studies . . . has not as yet decided upon a college. THOMAS WILLIAM BLADEL Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Perfect Attendance 1. L'Tommy . . . he created quite a stir in third year when he drove up in his unforgettable Ford T . . . Together with Moran and Hallacy, he could be seen driving along Nereid Avenue every morning . Tom intends to embark upon a business career... VVish you best of luck, Tom! EUGENE ALBERT CALURE Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Honor Roll 1, 3. Baseball Manager 3, 4. Mountaineer 4. Gene . . . has won himself many steadfast friends here at the Mount . . . his camera and dancing are his favorite hobbies with studies coming easy . . . his future is undecided at present but he is entering it enthusi- astically . . . Success, Gene! 25