Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1953 volume:

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Sf701'IJ Editor ..,E,fE ....E D ICK STEVENS PZ7flfflglArI17l7jL' Edjlor ,........, JOE LYNCH BZl.fjlIC'.V,f 1JfI111111gcf1' ...... LEONARD BRUNO 1Hf1de1'11l01' LL..L,,. REV. JOHN GEARIN ECCE SACERDOS MAGNUS Behold the High Priest whose life has been pleasing to God. Therefore hath the Lord promised him greatness among His people. The Lord hath given him the blessing of all peoples and hath confirmed His covenant upon his head. Therefore the Lord hath promised him greatness among His people. 5 ii 1 , ..f-,.. F 1 ff ltlilw 2' lllll lllIIIIII'l1l 'l 7 THE PRAYER FOR THE ARCHBISHOP Oh God, thou Pastor and Ruler of the faithful, look favor- ably upon thy servant Thomas, whom Thou hast been pleased to place over Thy Church, Enable him to further by his teach- ing and example the salvation of those over whom he is placed, so that, with the flock entrusted to his care, he may attain life everlasting: through Christ Our Lord, Amen. Jvc, ammo, .740 Wad lgeuerenol .7Aoma5 .xdfoydlm gofanai .!4rcALi4Ao,9 of Wewar,L Oh God who amongst thy Apostolic Priests didst adorn Tlhy Servant Thomas with Episcopal dignity, grant we beseech Thee that he may be associated with them in everlasting fel- lowship. . Amen. Merciful jesus, grant him eternal rest. May he rest in peace. Amen. ibecbcafion It is a signal honor to dedicate this volume of the Oratorian to Mr. Joseph Sheridan. It is a reward befitting one, whose professional life has been so closely bound to Oratory School and its students. Mr. Sheridan was born in the Bronx, New York, and began his schooling in St. Thomas Aquinas Grammer School there. He later moved to Long Island and graduated from Patchogue High School, Long Island. Mr. Sheridan is a member of the class of '34 of St. John's University, Brooklyn. After two years of substitute teaching in the Long Island Public High School System, he came to Oratory in September of 1936 and has been lhere ever since. Mr. Sheridan has been a resident rnember of the faculty and has commuted weekly to his home in Rockville Center, Long Island. Looking back on his 17 years of teaching at Oratory, Mr, Sheridan selected the year of 1940 as one of the most eventful. In that year he directed the still talked about play, Captain Appleseed, in St. Theresa's Hall. Over the years Mr. Sheridan has given much of his time in the position of coach of the junior Varsity Athletic Teams. His most important post, however, has been teacher of languages and mathematics. For the past five years, Mr, Sheridan has given his time and services as Moder- ator of the Latin Club. This group of students has been interested in learning more about the culture and history of Classic Rome, as well as language of the Ancient Romans. A special event of Mr, Sheridan's years at Oratory was his trip to Europe last summer. The trip lasted for about eigfht weeks and took him to Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Austria, Italy, England and his ancestral home of Ireland, The highlights of this trip, according to Mr. Sheridan were his audience with the Pope, and his visit to Lourdes, France. Most of the boarders at Faber Hall have traveled the same trip, with Mr. Sheridan, many times as he related his travels in the evenings, Mr. Sheridan's pleasing personality and int- erest in the boys assured them of a hearty wel- come, either for advice or a friendly chat. We realize we cannot repay you. We know that your reward, however, will be assured, even more than we could hope to return. Our sincere thanks for all that you have done for us, comes from grateful hearts. A MSW V? M74 lc Xwmiq mf 5' nf W f' 'rgqf 9 3' gi.,,,,2? L Yugi? f L 'Q , .QNX Vis'-1wf:524'Ti ' K ' L 72121: . 1, . , Q21 91 Ufmw- 251- HV, ,G ..,. ,,A. ,,:,, , , jhtl. , 1 , qw. 1 1 M-N--'fm1vm.wf',g1sv 1f'a55T5fNilQ1, ,Ll W IVQW3 1, Q . 1 , , , . 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Wager Myne .9nniJ, St, Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia Columbia University, N, Y, Bjofogiy. Lower Srlwol Slrbjefli' mr. -mlrry moore, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.j Eflglifh, Algelzra, Soriology W.. slam.. :zum as Brooklyn College, N. Y. Refreatiofz Direrlor, Lower Sfbool Subject! Wm lgagmonol ?fUAaA'n, Wagner College, N. Y. Chemifiry, H igber Mathermztirf, Playyiff -' md. Wurguref gurlw, Registered Nurse Home Mother, Lozver 5019001 Subjeflf W. ggi. 425,154 Seton Hall University Genera! Srieme, Algebra, Hiffory 1 fl I .rl Us W Z 514 0 W ., cn E -11 I I N N N X X X Q 111 , .1 ' X x N X QS ,I Sfafzdizzg, left to right: Richard Stevens, joseph Zinke, john Moore, Kevin Powers, Robert Meehan, Anthony Kearns, Frank Carine, -Gary Neverick, William Bentz, john Bolton, john Dwyer, David Chia, Sitling, left to right: Alvaro Montoya P., Thomas Poulson, Arthur Peters, John Schweikhardt, jose Dominguez, joseph Lynch. Alnezztg Oscar Munz-Noriega. Tl-IE SENIOR CLASS To THE SENIORS OF '53:- All good things must come to an end and so your sheltered and happy days at Oratory are about to be held among the most Cherished memories of your lives. Your minds and hearts have been trained to successfully cope with the problems which inevitably lie ahead, Your honesty and integrity will often be put to the test by competitive and questionable tactics that are to be found in almost every field of endeavor today. However, the man of character will always come out on top, in the end. For character is nothing more than ever doing right toward God-your neighbor-and yourself. Such is the all- embracing lesson we would have you carry with you always from your devoted Alma Mater. Go forth, therefore, dear Graduates and remember you bear the name of Oratory. Be men of prayer -and-as we are tolcl More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. FR. BAIN CLASS FRESHMAN YEAR There were some familiar faces among the Freshman students at Oratory. b:.ck in September of 1949. Those returning from the Oratory Eighth Grade were: john Dwyer, joe Lynch, Gary Neverick, and Jack Schweikhardt. The new students that year were: Bill Bentz, john Bolton, Tony Kearns and Dick Stevens, Room four served as a home room for this new Oratory Class. While there was nothing too outstanding that this class accomplished during their first year, there was a definite class spirit, and a fondness for learning, shown in various classes, principally Latin. Friendships were formed which have lasted through- out the four years in High School, which, we are sure, will continue long after we have left Oratory. The class provided Mr, Slheridan's J.V, teams with some good material. Joe Lynch, an old timer at Oratory, made the football team, so that our class had someone to cheer on to victory, The year passed quickly and soon we found our- selves cramming for our first final june exams. Of course, there were Some Of the more studious members of our class fortunate enough to be exempt, who sat around taking life easy, while their classmates sweated it out. SOPHOMORE YEAR After a restful vacation we returned with a spirit of organization and a desire to accomplish something, After obtaining permission to hold a class meeting in Mr, Cooney's history class, we proceeded to elect our First Class Officers. They were as follows: Richie Clark, President, joe Lynch, Vice-Presi- dent, john Dwyer, Secretary, and john Bolton, Treasurer. With these capable officers to direct our class, we started toward constructive goals. Our first project was to rai-se money to buy a wedding present for Mr. Dalavalle, then our biology and algebra teacher. Who of us can forget his smile when Class President, Richie Clark presented that toaster to him? Desiring to do all in our power to help the school yearbook, we also collected money to place an advertisement in the book, to wish the graduating class of that year the best of luck. With this final gesture our year ended, we went home with a sense of pride and accomplishments. We, the Class of '53 were organized and united for the betterment of our school, our class, and ourelves. JUNIOR YEAR Our Junior year was a memorable and pleasant one. For Class Officers we had Joe Lynch, President, John Dwyer, Vice-President, Tom Arnold, Secre- tary, and Kevin Powers, Treasurer. Perhaps the highlight of the year was the dedication of Kelly Field, so HI TGRY necessary for our improving athletic teams. The class as a whole was progressing in Latin, getting a speaking acquaint- ance with French, and making rapid strides in science. Kevin Powers was Editor of the Oratory Echoes while John Dwyer served as Associate-Editor of the Oratorian. Debating was coming to the fore as was proved by the splendid per- formances of jolhn Dwyer on the T.V. program of Junior Town Meeting. Frankie Carine was top scorer in Basketball, Joe Lynch was a stalwart in Foot- ball, with Gary Neverick's long disance clouting, in Baseball, of prime import- ance. In short, the Junior Class had come a long way in all Oratory Activities and was ready to take on the long awaited title,--Senior. SENIOR YEAR Here we are, We have reached the goal of our High School career, our Senior year, Practically all returned from profitable vacations, having had sum- mer jobs. The relating of our summer experiences, our annual Retreat, and Uhe forming of friendships with some new classmates, from :Youth of the border, occupied our first days. Soon we were 'back to the old grind, our first marking period was passed, and the Football season was well under way, The Senior Class was well represented in the persons of Frank Carine, David Chia, Joe Lynch, Al Montoya, Gary Neverick, Kevin Powers and Joe Zinke. The season was finished all too soon, and it was time for tryouts for the Basketball team. Again the Seniors were right in there doing their best for the school and the class. Frank Carine, Dick Stevens and Gary Neverick made the team and proved to be the nucleus of the '53 squad. john Allen Bolton was manager of all sports. The story was the same in all the other activities. With jack Schweik- hardt as Class President, the Senior Prom was planned and settled well in advance. Seniors acted as hosts to the Notre Dame Ur1iVerSity Glee Club Ofl their visit to Gratory in April, wthen they sang at Summit High. They also acted as ushers at the invitation of the Fathers' Club, who sponsored the musicale. Being engaged in these activities, plus the work on the Yearbook, we found that the year passed much more rapidly than we thought possible. We have looked forward eagerly to our graduation, but as we are about to pass through these doors into a new life, it is not without a feeling of regret. These have been happy days for each and every one of us. These days have passed, to be sure, but they leave us something that can never be taken away--our pleasant memories. We the Class of '53 leave our dearly beloved Oratory, knowing that its future is in good and capable hands. Our thoughts will turn many times to this beautiful campus, perhaps we may not be able to visit Oratory, but we know there will remain with us, in our moments of reflection, the fondest mem- ories of our High School Days. Clary Tretwzrer 4 . Glee Club 2, 3, 4 I, V. Burketball 1, Bafeball 3, 4 Dance Committee 4 Prom Committee 4 VJILLIAM K. BENTZ Bill Holy Cow In September of 19-49 a lanky, six foot, brown-eyed freshman ap- peared on the Oratory campus. For the first two years of his stay at Oratory, Bill came via the Number 8 bus from the fair town of Union. Then the big day arrived and a shiny 1937 Olds drove up in front of Faber Hall. For the next two years Bill's Olds saw many rough trips to the games, with the students packed in, along with the players. On Fridays the homeward bound boarders made good use of any spare room heading East toward Union. Bill played a fine game of Varsity Basketball as a Junior. His ex- perience, under Mr. Sheridan's coaching, paid off. He was a tremendous value to Oratory as a pitcher on the Varsity Baseball team for the past two seasons. We are told the lunch hour shuffle board champions were Bentz and Duffy. Bill's extra curricula pastimes were fishing and hunting. It is rumored that Bill and his dad often brought home Fridayls dinners. Bill's planning and decorating were no small reason why the Oratory y Dances this year were such a success. Bill plans to go to College next year and take a course in Business Administration either at Seton Hall, or at St, Francis. The best of luck to you Bill, we know you've got what it takes. 2 JOHN A, BOLTON johnny Allen Left Go When jo-hn A. Bolton, better known as johnny Allen came to Oratory in his freshman year, he did not have to choose his friends, because his friends chose him. Althougth john's main objective at Ora- tory was scholastic achievement, he found time to be one of the most conscientious workers, in the field of athletics, johnny Allen has proved to be, for the past two years, the perfect athletic manager. Noth- ing was ever lost or misplaced while john was on the job. A smiling face, a willing pair of hands, a towel around his neck, and always a word of encouragement or praise, sums up Johnny Allen's most im- portant contribution to Oratory's athletes. john has always maintained one of the highest scholastic records in class, despite his afternoons, and often nights on the job, with Ora- tory's finest. john also has a large variegated Collection of some 350 records. It is well known however, that john has a definite weakness for jazz. john's love of music and his talent served the Glee Club well for three years. His decorative ability was a very important contribution to the Dance Committee. john always has been a loyal Oratory man, one of the best. Next fall will find John in the Business Administration classes of St. Francis College. His fine qualities, so well known at Oratory, Can- not help but bring 'him future success, Clam Treafzner 2 Glee Club 2, 3 4 F0alballMam1ge1 3 4 Btzyketlmll Mazmgei 3 4 Baseball Manager 3 4 Track Manager 3 4 Dance C0l71f771ff66 Prom Commzltee 4 Clair Officer 3 Football 3, 4 1. V. Barketbezll 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Omtory Echoes 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Dance Commiltee 4 Prom Committee 4 DAVID T. CHIA Tao All right A native of Tientsin, China, Dave came to Oratory in September 1950 as a Sophomore. Dave's winning smile and humor soon conquered all language barriers, Dave came to learn, but did a little teaching and soon most of the boarders in Newman Hall could speak a few words of Chinese. Tao is the type of boy who learns quicky. No sooner were the tryouts held for J. V. Basketball than Tao was one of the starting hve. In the followi-ng year, Dave devoted his fall afternoons to Football, and added much to the team. His fast starts in Football caught Coach Cicalese's eye and Dave found himself on the Track team that same year. Tao's vocal talents are well known. He was one of the original members of the revived Glee Club in 1950. Tao's favorite pastime is reading to im-prove his English, It has improved so tremendously that in his Senior year, Dave holds the post of Associate Editor of the Oratory Echoes. The Dance and Prom Committee rhave found Dave's services invaluable. In the fall Tao expects to enter either Dartmouth or the University of Chicago. He wishes to follow in his father's footsteps and be a great surgeon. His dream is to return someday to his beloved China where good doctors are so badly needed. As we leave Oratory and enter a new life, we wislhz Tao all the luck in the world. We are certain that he will bring honor to his proud people and to Oratory. A., . - I rpifl . ,..n Bafeball 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Bafketball 2, 3, 4 Track 4 Dame Committee 3 FRANK CARINE Kid ffnefmftezy' Bayonne's gift to Oratory in our Sophomore year was Frankie Carine, a smiling boy, with curly hair. Frank's sense of humor has made life at Oratory pleasant for others, as well as himself, as his many friends can testify. Frank's versatile athletic ability has been outstanding at Oratory. He has been a key man in Varsity Basketball, Baseball and Football. The capturing of the Ivy League Basketball Championship in 1951 was due in no small measure to Frank's stellar playing, Frank has many Bayonne roo-ters, especially a certain Miss, judging from in-coming and out-going mail. His parents also are pro-Oratory which a certain Spaghetti Dinner made evident. Busy as he has been, Frank has not neglected the books, as his marks will show. St. Michael's College or Seton Hall may have a welcome committee for Frank in September. Either Business or Physical Education may eventually claim Frank. The good wishes of all his class go with him with high hopes of a very successful future. Football 1, 2 Baseball 1, 2 HOWARD DEVANEY Doc What time .il it? In the fall of 1949 there was the usual enrollment of students in the Freshman class, Doc Devaney was one. Howie began his high school education here and has succeeded in becoming one of the best liked fellows around the school during the past four years, Doc has a great liking for sociology and English and always makes interesting observations during class discussions. Although Does time is taken up with different chores, he has found time to participate in various outside activities. In Freshman and Sophomore years he made a great tackle, and a power-packed pitcher. He took a more than active interest in the debating society and proved to be rather neutral when the debate waxed warm. In his last two years, Howie has spent most of his free time in a part-time job in the Post Office of his home town, Glen Ridge. He has learned the different techniques required in the job of mail inspector. As for the future, Dos'l isn't too sure which college he will attend. We know that he will be successful in wlhatever field he attempts. Howie Devaney, will always be one of Oratory's loyal and true sons, well liked and remembered. Y l,'-p Debating Society 1 2 l Glee Club 4 JOSE DOM INGUEZ 0106, Oh, J'ZlI'6'v, Jose, affectionately called joe by his classmates at Oratory, is noted for his friendly manner, and agreeable personality. His ready smile and his favorite saying, Oh sure! , make him a welcome com- panion, His gentlemanly conduct under all circumstances has won him great praise. joe came to Oratory in the fall of 1952, from his native city of Cali, in Columbia, and even in so short a time has become one of the boys. jose's singing voice is something special. His renditions of such favorite Spanish songs as Granada, Rancho Grande, and Sombra Verde, are a treat to his admirers. Our Glee Club accepted jose with open arms. As yet, joe's college selection is not certain-but we k-now that his fine personality, his attention to studies, and good will, cannot help but be rewarded with success. Good luck-jose! Clan Vive-Prerident 3 Clary Secretary 2, 4 Oratory Ecboer 1, 2, 3, Editor 4 Oratorian 1, 2, 3, Editor 4 Debating Society 1, 2, 3, 4 Latzn Club 3, 4 Football Manager 3 Dance Committee 4 Prom Committee 3, 4 JOHN R. DWYER John R. My opinion if . . . After spending a year and a half in Europe, John came to Oratory in the latter part of 1948, in the eighth grade, lHe immediately proved himself to be a good student by winning the award for being the bCSt math student in the grammar school, at his graduation in 1949. john never lost his love for books and in his junior year won the Fathers' Club award as -the best all-around student, in the High School. But studies only occupied a relatively small part of john's spare time, as his impressive record of extra-curricula activities shows. He be- came an active member of the Debating Society and in his Junior and Senior years, frequently appeared on Television as a representative of Oratory School, and always proved to be a credit to Oratory and himself. John was also an active member of tihe yearbook and newspaper and as a senior tackled the unheard of job of being editor of both. This yearbook bears testimony to his success. In the fall of his junior year, john also found time to help out his classmates on the football team and acted as their manager, helping john Bolton care for the equip- ment. Of all his records, John's most praiseworthy is his unbroken record of daily attendance at Mass over the past live years while at Oratory. As for his future plans, john has chosen the most noble career of all. john will enter the Passionist Semenary at Dunkirk, N, Y. in September, to study in preparation for a life dedicated to the salvation of souls. May His blessings be always with john, one of Oratory's most beloved sons. I V. Bafkelball 1, 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 3 V. Bafeball 1, 2 ANTHONY P. KEARNS Lefty 'Tm game Tony Kearns came to Oratory from Basking Ridge at the begin- ning of his Freshman year. His sunny clisposition and friendly manner caught on quickly, and since that day he has really been one of the boys . Lefty is one of those fellows who always do their work a little better than average. He is a well-rounded persong equally at home playing baseball, basketball, dancing or reciting in the Latin class. For three years the Glee Club has been richer because of his strong singing voice. After spending hours with his favorite subject, Latin, Lefty winds his way to Grunings which he finds a perfect spot for relaxation and enjoyment. His big outside interest is tinkering with a 1926 Model T. Somehow he always seems to keep the thing running. No one who saw Lefty and the Heap make their grand entrance at Oratory will quite forget the sigrht. Even before Lefty obtained his driving license, he had worn his own private racetrack in a held 'near his home. Upon leaving Oratory, Tony intends to enter the McAlester School of Embalming in New York City. Oratclry is proud to send Lefty as one of their representatives and McAlester will no doubt be equally proud of him. Clary President 3 Clair Vice-President 2 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 I. V. Barbelbull I, 2, f. V, Bareball 1, 2, 3 Track 3 Omtory Echoes 4 Omtorian 4 Debating Society 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 JOSEPH B. LYNCH Ben He'r bellering like 4 loft calf! joe Lynch, known as Ben , Tex , or just joe came to Oratory in the beginning of his eighth grade, in September 1948. joe rezides in Woodhaven, L, I. but his dislike for city life is the result of his many weekends and holidays spent in Plainheld, N. J., with relatives. joe took to sports like a duck to water. In his freshman year, joe was on the varsity Football team, the J. V. Basketball and Baseball teams. As Ben is the rugged type, football was always his favorite. Tihey tell us nhere was magic in his famous touchdown run against Bailey Ellard! In his spare time, joe's favorite pastimes are fishing, hunting, and trapping. On bad days, listening to good old Cowboy music from the West helps to keep him- contented. In the future Ben ho es to become an American Farmer and 3 help bring our food to the gable. For the past two summers, Tex has gone to Vermont to learn farming and get a preview of the life. He aims to own a large dairy farm in the northeastern part of the country. If all goes well, Joe plans to enter Farmingdale Agricultural and Tech- nical Institute, Farmingdale, I.. I. We all hope Joe will succeed and that his dreams will all come true. ROBERT P. MEEHAN Bib IH a Pearl Harbof' Robert Meehan, a former Lincoln High School student, came to Oratory in September 1952 as a senior, In a short time Bob acquired the name of 'Bib which he holds in high esteem. Bib wasted no time in making friends at Oratory, winning more friends every day, with his ready smile and kindly sense of humor. Bib does well in all his subjects but claims Algebra as his favorite. A little bird tells us that Bob spends much time in Gruning's, South Orange. It could be that there is a real nice girl there, who is considered among the best lookers of Columbia High School. Bob's favorite sports are football and basketball. However, he is not limited to just these two energetic games. He also enjoys active partici- pation in baseball, as well as ping-pong, and checkers. Since Bob lives in jersey City he travels to Summit each morning, No doubt that is the real reason why he has to pass South Orange. Wfhen Bob graduates from Oratory he will enter Seton Hall for his college course. There he expects to study law and follow in his father's footsteps. We feel sure of your success, Bob. Good luck and best wishes. Football 4 V Basketball 4 Baseball 4 ALVARO MONTOYA UA1-ll For example-you know Alvaro Montoya arrived on the Oratory campus from Valley Forge Military Academy. He claims he has liked the change and con- siders Oratory to be a really wonderful place. Al hails from Bogota, in the sunny land of Columbia, South America. He has enchanted us with the vivid and exciting stories of his native land. His earnest effort to .improve his English has worked wonders. :His study habits have been a line example, Al's favorite sport is soccer, but he has very well adapted himself to football and baseball. He was a most useful sub in the varsity foot- lball team. His favorite studies are physics and mathematics, but Al does well in them all-even French II. He has a keen mind and is a good student, as Fr. Fox will guarantee. i In his spare time he visits N. Y. and Rockaway, but we are assured it is always under the eye of his guardian. Al plans to continue at Notre Dame, either in the field of engineer- ing or political science. If Al's application and effort at Oratory are in- dications of future success, then we can be -assured. Good luck, Al! Debating Society 4 Glee Club Track 4 JOHN F. MOORE Mr. MfuCh Gaz 41 light? john Moore came to Oratory from Cardinal Farley Military Acad- emy in November of 1952. jack, as he is better known, comes from jersey City, N. J., and therefore is a boarder. When things get a bit dull on second corridor jack tries to make them more interesting by his im- personations, He also tells jokes. Some of them are old, some new, and others . . . Despite the fact that jack was a new-comer, at Oratory, he went out for both the Debating Society and the Glee Club. He appeared on the television panel of Junior Town Meeting with the Oratory debaters and acted as alternate in one of these. His initiative and desire to enter the activities of Oratory were most praiseworthy. Even if jack's stay at Oratory has been short it has been pleasant for us. His pleasing personality and good fellowship have made him an Oratory man in a short space of time. jack hopes to complete his course at good old St. Peter's in jersey City. The career of law beckons him and we wish him luck and all success. OSCAR MUNOZ-NORIEGA Oscar Of course, why not? Oscar is one of the quiet boys of the Senior Class, but takes an interest in Oratory affairs. Born in Guatemala City, he spent last year at Assumption College, Canada, and came to Oratory at the beginning of this year. He i-ntends to work on his English to get a degree in the States. In studies Oscar is serious minded and applies himself, He is attracted to English literature. We are told he 'has a real fondness fOr good music, and dancing is not his short suit. Although Oscar has a leaning for politics, his real preference seems towards becoming a vet- crinarian. Good luck, Oscar. 38 f. V. Basketball 1 f. V. Barelmll 1 Football 2, 3, 4 Bafkelball 2, 3, 4 Barebnll 2, 3, 4 Trane 4 Glee Club 2, 3 GARY A. NEVERICK Owl Do you think I'm gaining weigh? 'Gary Neverick, or Owl as he is called when wearing his horn- rimmed glasses, came to Oratory in September of 1948. Coming from Woodside, Long Island he has been a boarder through his live years, and has been one of the boys who made boarding life so enjoyable. Owl was very active in varsity sports, playing football, basket- ball and baseball, He has done a fine job in all three. He claims that football is his favorite,but who of us can forget his Ihomers with the bases loaded. Gary's favorite subjects have been biology, general science, and English literature. He reads famous literature during his spare hours. Fishing, reading, and playing pool are a few of his pastimes. At night, on the second floor in Faber Hall, Owl's voice can be heard echoing through -the hallway. He croons the popular tunes while the rest of the boys gather around to listen. Owl is very well liked. His pleasing personality is the reason for his popularity. He has quite an audience while telling of his experiences from Wild Life or Field and Stream , Owlls future plans are a bit uncertain. We are certain of one thingg wherever he goes or whatever he does, Gary will always have a 'host of friends around him. Good luck to you, Owl , f. V. Barketball 3, 4 Track 3, 4 ARTHUR J. PETERS Artie Winn, college P Artie came to us in September of 1951, at the beginning of our junior year. Since his arrival, he has endeared himself to his class- mates by his ready wit and agreeable personality. There was never an argument in which Artie did not have the last word. He was best known for these retorts, and continually had his classmates in an uproar. From a more serious point of view, however, Artie is one of the fine students of the class and excels in mathematics and French. As for sports, Artie was a mainstay of the J. V, basketball team and a steady track performer. Arties's plans for the future are uncertain, but he has narrowed it down to either the field of engineering or a naval career. However, it is not uncertain, that whatever the chooses, he will be a credit to his parents, his school, and his country. ,A ,. , -,,,L Tbe Omtorian 4 Debating Club 3 Oratory Eeboey 3, 4 Dame Committee 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Latin Club 3, 4 THOMAS H. POULSON Tom Come 071, will you? Tom has been traveling from Maplewood to Oratory since 1951, when he entered as a Junior. When we hear tires screeching around Bed- ford Road, it's usually Tom coming in about two minutes to nine. His favorite excuse is, The're's a lor of traffic on the road today, or Something went wrong with the car. For Uhe past two years Tom has been associate editor of the Oratory Echoes. His favorite subjects are French and Social Studies, and in these he has excelled. Tom is a. talented piano Player and a line organist. He is blessed with a splendid voice and brought praise to Oratory by winning an audition among the schools of the diocese. Tom's future plans may take him to Massachusetts, for either law at Harvard or business at B. U. Good luck in all your endeavors, Tom. Football 3, 4 1. V. Bfuketball 2, 3, 4 I. V. Bareball 3 Omtory Erboer Editor 3 Debating Society 3 Latin Club 3, 4 KEVIN B. POWERS El Toro A little beartr, boyJ? Kevin Powers, better known to lhis classmates as El Toro , first came to Oratory in November of 1950, and has brightened Oratory with his presence and sense of humor. Kevin's best subjects are math and science, but he is at the top of the class in all his studies. 'He has a keen mind and quickness of perception so that studying comes easy to him. For three years Kevin 1has been the key man on the V.'s in basket- ball. In Varsity football he has distinguished himself for the last two years by his steady and whole-hearted playing. His Personality and wit have made him populr with all the boys. Things point to a career in medicine for Kevin at Notre Dame. With the fine qualities he possesses, he should go far in that noble profession. Clmir Pmridenf 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Debating Society Gfeia Club 3, 4 Orafory Erboei 4 I. V. Foolball 1 f, V. Foollmlf 1 f. V. Basketball I JOHN A. SCHWEIKHARDT jack If lbere a le!! l0day? ' jack has been at Oratory School longer than any other senior. The reason? Because jack entered Oratory in September 1945. From gram- mer school days jack showed that he was a keen student, and his scholastic ability continued through his high school course. jack found time for sports and had special prohciency. He played all three j. V. sports-football, basketball, and baseball. In Sophomore year jack made the Varsity Baseball team, and was a valuable man tor three years. He was of great help to both the Debating team and the Glee Club. jacks popularity was due to his gracious personality, his sense ot humor and his irrepressible laugh. The honor of Senior class president rested on good shoulders when jack was chosen. Tlhat he is nc. dull boy is attested by his appearance at those Oratory dances with some of the Maplewood belles. Next year jack hopes to attend Georgetown University where he will study medicine, and in particular, dental surgery. Good luck jack, we know you can make good. 1 Brzrkellaall 2, 3, 4 1. V. Baseball 1, 2 Barebezll 3, 4 Tmrk 3 Foollmll Manager 2, 3 Brzrelmll Mezzzezger 2 The 0l'C1l0l'lcIlZ 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Lalin Club 3 Dame Cammitlee 4 Prom Committee 4 RICHARD J. STEVENS Horne' No kidding! Did he really? Dick arrived at Oratory as a freshman boarder, in September of 1949. Dick boarded at Oratory for his first three years, then came his seventeenth birthday and a neat looking 1947 Chevy convertible. Dick became a Day Hop and made the trip from his home town of Cranford in all kinds of weather, usually with the top down, Dick has been active in the extra-curricula activities at Oratory but hasn't neglected his studies. In the field of sports, he excelled in Basket- ball and was co-captain of the team for the '53 season. Dick also man- aged the Football teams of '50 and '51, as well as the Baseball team of '51, In his junior and Senior years, Dick has been an important Cog in the Varsity Baseball Team. Wihen it comes to dancing, Dick hasn't been a slow boat. For this reason, he was chosen Chairman of the most successful dance com- mittee Oratory has ever seen. His love for sport enabled him to tackle the job of sports editor of the Yearbook. We all know that Dick is fond of his Chevy , and we are under the impression that he is partial to a nice looking Miss from Union. Dick's future plans include Holy Cross College to prepare for the noble profession of Law. We know we will be proud of Dick, as lhe walks in his father's footsteps. Football 4 JOSEPH ZINKE Zeke 'fob yeah' On a balmy September morning of 1952 Zeke just appeared on the Oratory scene. Since then, Joe has daily made the route from his beloved Scotch Plains in his faithful 1940 Plymouth. His pleasant per- sonality and gentlemanly qualities made him one of the boys immed- iately. They tell us he acquired the name Zeke on one of his frequent N. Y. trips with the boys. His weakness seems to be coffee, but the shows no weakness on the gridiron.. He had the honor to be picked on the All-County football team in his first year at Oratory. joe is a really good student, with Solid Geometry his favorite subject, It will be on to college for joe and his many sterling qualities, displayed here, give promise of success. The best of everything, joeg we are confident you will reflect credit on Oratory. the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the Fr, Fr. Fr. Mr. Mr Mr Mr. Mr Mr. CLASS WILL Seniors-O. C. S. juniors-School Spirit. Sophomores-Dates for the Dances. Freshmen-Bigger Classrooms. Yearbook Staff-Cooperation. Newspaper Staff-News, Debating Club-Meetings. Latin Club-Latin. Dance Committee-An Orchestra, Class Officers-Honest Elections. Football Team-A Drainage System. Basketball Team-A Gym. Baseball Team-Rubbers. Track Team-Mud Cleats. Faculty-Sneakers. Bain-That New Gym. Fox--Name, Grade, Date. Gearin-Peace and Quiet. Cooney-His Own -School. Sheridan-A J. V. Team. Loughlin-A Zoot Suit. Cicalese-White Bucks. Moore--Order. Whalen-A New Station Wagon. Mr. Duffy-Model Plane Kit. Mr. Giordano-A Razor. Mrs. Burke-A Trolley Line to the Li- brary. Bill Bentz-A Good Brother-in-law. Allen Bolton-An Extra Pair of Hands. Frank Carine-A D. A. Dave Chia-A Scholarship. Howie Devaney-Postmaster General. Jose Dominguez-Another Audition. john Dwyer-A T.V. Program Lefty Kearns-A Hearse. joe Lynch-A Dairy Farm. Jack Moore-A Crystal Ball. Gary Neverick-A job with the Yankees A1 Montoya-Another Example, Artie Peters-A Good Bed. Oscar Munoz--A Canary. Kevin Powers-His Own Bathroom. Tom Poulson-A fob in the Opera. Bob Meehan-A Dust Cloth for His Car jack Schweikhardt-A Good Buy in a Used Car, Dick Stevens-A Gas War. joe Zinke-A New Car. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF Bentz's hair was mussed. Bolton wasn't the manager, Carine couldn't get a day off in the middle of the week Chia grew a nose. Devaney took R. D. X. Dominguez couldn't sing. Dwyer didn't have Fr, Gearin. Kearns sold his Model T. Lynch couldn't listen to Home Town Frolics . Meehan didn't have a car. Montoya didn't have an example. Neverick gained weight. Peters dyed his hair, Munoz didn't grub cigarettes. Powers got his draft notice. Schweikhardt couldn't laugh. Stevens hadn't met Bentz. Zinke didn't have his day off from work. iff V- :.':. ifjrwa, nf' if fj ,, ' MGH 11 .il I 33,71 1 'X N O 'I f f',lffr. 1 'wx 1 1f'JZ 4' '- Q x 5 X x Q X N N X x I 9 ..,, f f X R X S. UNDERCLASSMEN Smrzdizzg, left I0 right: Earnest Korell, Raymond Carney, Paul Gallagher, Salvatore D'Ariano, Ronald Hanwork. Silling: Williani Rigney, Luis Silva, Edward Rusaiecki, George Kerwin. Squtzllizlgz Gabriel Llull, Bernard Cummings, Howard Eisele, Anthony DeFillippo. THE EIGHTH GRADE T0 Ilae Eighth Gmde G1'azz'uaIe5: The foundation, as you know, is the most important part of every good building - and the same is no less true in education. The primary grades which you have jus? finished are especially importtnt, because they constitute the foundation upon which the superstructure of your future educational progress depends. You hive learned well of the 3 R's - reading, writing and arithmetic-which are great assets indecd along life's successful way. However, over and above Uhis, you have been taught something of another and more precious R-namely Religion, which God in- tcnded to be the everstrengthening bond uniting men to Himself not only for time but for eternity. Such a strengthening progress then, through your coming to know- to love- and serve God better each day, has been the primary object of your instruction at Oratory. For Holy Scripture says: that unless Christ be the cornerstone of the structure, he labors in vain who builds it, Your motto should ever be to seek first the Kingdom of God and His justice and all things else shall be given to you, Therefore, with Christ Himself as the very cornerstone, so to speak, of your early train- ing, may you faithfully follow the plans of this same Divine Architect in your future learning, thus building a monument of such outstanding citizenship and brotherhood with Christ on eartth, as to merit His heavenly company in the glorious Sonship of His Father forever. FR. BAIN. 5 RAYMOND CARNEY BERNARD CUMMINS SAL D'ARIANO ANTHONY DE FILIPPO HOWARD EISELE PAUL GALLAGHER RONALD HANDWORK GEORGE KERWIN ERNEST KORELL GABRIEL LLUL WILLIAM RIGNEY EDWARD RUSIECKI LUIS SILVA r f 5 5 P 2 Sifzing, lefz 10 right: john Mooney, Allen Atheras, Walte:: Sherman, Arthur Sullivan Walter Mehl, Thomas Forsythe. Second rout John Quinn, Cletus O'Brien, john Maxwell, Salvatore Accardi, Paul Morgan Alan Smith, John Langan. Third rout Robert Stieve, Charles Dowd, Eugene Rusiecki, Frank Kenny, Joseph Kelly Hugh Halligan, Leonard Bruno. THE JUNIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Premlezzf ...,. C-- ARTHUR SULLIVAN Vfff-P1'6.fjd6IIf --- -- CLETUS O'BRIEN Sefrelary .... -- CHARLES DOWD Tl'641.fIll'6I' - - - - - - THOMAS FORSYTI-IE 2 s 5 .Q 51 Sf From mu: lefl In riglal: james Costello, Bernard Connors, Edward Wiles, Francis Noll, james Sutter Fred Esser, Edward Gilroy, Bernard Sorrentino. Ssrwzd rout Philip Renard, Edward De Castro, Frank Saake, james Magennis, William Shea Peter Fritsching, Andres Montoya P., john Coffee. Abfezzlz james Goodwin, Frank Ponzio. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Prefidenz ..... ,H JAMES SUTTEII Vire-Prefidenz -- .... PHILIP RENAIID Serretary .... ,, EDWARD DECASTRO Treafurer - - - - , - WILLIAM SI-IEA 5 c 3 1 ik Sqmzrlifzg. lefl M riglvl: john Hanf, Wfilliam Gourlay, Anthony Williiiins, Thomas Callahan, joseph Lopes, Wfilliam judge. Semzld mu: Patrick Moreau, Charles Martin, Williain Douglas, James Testa, Williiiiim Schweikert Robert Ormsby. Frank Latorre. Third mzr: Robert Hannon, Stephan Moore, Michael I-luhn, Michael O'Conn0r. Bark rout Richard Crooks, Anthony Catenaro, Albert Velie, Richard Buess. Abrerzzz George Hartley, john Needles. THE FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Preridenf ................ XWILLIAM DOUGLAS Vice-P:-e.i'ide111 -- ..., ALBERT VELIF S'en'e1ary .t-. ..-- R ICHARD CROOKS 7're4uzn-er -- -- THOMAS CALLAHAN Sifling. lefi In rigbl: John Cunninglmnu, Vfilliam Clark, Vfilliam Kelly, Mnrk Mcvlfliiney ,sfillldlllgl Kenneth Maher, Lum Lum, Harry Borycskne, Englibh OCunnur. Alnezzfz Damian Burne, Gregory Joris Sifliffg, IJ! in riylwlz Tlwmus Llull, Paul Temple, Riclmiml O'B1'ien, Clmrles Meyer. Slmfdilfgz Williilixi Engel, Joseph Greer, 'lolm Neil. Abseul: George Curse, Vincent Rillo. 62 6565 ,kinda fa sz 905, Aw 111' 5 .J Q 4 I Q T LJ5 1 1 fl' I N X . N X X N X ai xi s f x N, 0 X J' ,I ' 'pil' A. X I I' Sflliug, ftfl In rigbli Leonard Bruno, Moderator Reverend john Gearin, john Dwyer. Szmdirzgz joseph Lynch, Richard Stevens, Arthur Sullivan, Tl-lIlE ORATORIAN STAFF It has been a great honor and privilege to be Editor-in-Chief of this the sixth volume of The Oratorian, It has been an experience which I will never forget, and has provided me with memories I will cherish for the rest of my life, It has been a lot of work, for the Stalt and myself, but all worth-while things require a great deal of elliort. 'Now, that the book is about to go Poi' press we can all sit back with a sigh ol satisfaction, knowing that we have done our best to give you. the student body, the best book possible. My stall is to be commended on a splendid job well done To have seen them working, as I have, was truly encouraging. Leonard Bruno deserves great praise for keeping the yearbooks accounts so efficiently. joe Lynch must take a bow for arranging the best photographic sections that the Oratorian has ever presented. Dick Stevens did an ad- mirable job on sports, while Art Sullivan was responsible for having all the names corres- ponding with the pictures, Tom Poulson, a late comer to the statl' deserves a special note of thanks for bringing the yearbook out of the red with amazing stlemanship. ln thelasi few days before the publication, Tom alone, brought in over 55300, to put us over the top. Although he did not exactly hold a post on the Yearbook, I wish to express my thanks to David Chia, who helped in the typing end of publication. It has been fun, We've all worked hard. but have enjoyed it. Now its done. lt's our best, We hope you like it. JOHN R. Dwviiia, Iiffjfm'-iff-C'lvitff TI-IE ORATORY ECI-IOES STAFF JOHN DWYER Editor-in-Chief DAVID CHIA THOMAS POULSON Associate Editors JAMES SUTTER PHILIP RENARD Sports Editors LEONARD BRUNO Business Manager FRED ESSER Assistant Business Manager JACK SCHWEIKHARDT Senior Class Correspondent HUGH I-IALLIGAN Junior Class Correspondent EDWARD WILE'S Sophomore Class Correspondent JAMES TESTA Freshman Class Correspondent JOE LYNCH BERNARD CONNORS Photographic Editors JOHN NEEDLES Subscription Manager REV. JOHN GEARIN Moderator Silliug. leaf! I0 rigbl: Leonard Bruno, Thomas Poulson. Moderator Reverend john Gearin, John Dwyer. David Chia. Sfwzdiuyez Richard Stevens. Fred Esser. john Schweikhardt, Hugh Halligan Edward Wiles. James Testa. james Sutter, Philip Renard, john Needles. Bernard Connors, joseph Lynch. THE ORATORY ECHOES It has been a unique honor to be Editor of both the Yearbook and Newspaper here at Oratory. The 1'Oratory Echoes has pro- vided me with a sense of deep pride each time an issue appeared. As with :ill news- papers, the credit is due to the many people who comprise the staff. Much credit should go to our Moderator, Fr, Gearin, who has spent so much time, in reading and correct- ing our articles and proofs of the paper. The Associate editors Tom Poulson and David Chia did a very line job, Lenny Bruno and Fred Esser managed the business end of the paper so well that at the end of the year, the Oratory Echoes has a larger surplus than ever before. jim Sutter and Philip Renard handled the sports well. John Needles saw to it. as subscription manager. that each stu- dent got his paper.-and no more. joe Lynch and Bernie Connors kept their cameras busy taking those action shots which were so interesting. The class correspondents, Jack Schweikhardt, Hugh Halligan, Ed Wiles, and jim Testa splendidly reported the news of each class in the High School, In all we have had a good year. We have tried to give you the student body what you wanted, An informal newspaper with lots of articles of interest to all. We hope you were pleased, and we know that those who worked on the paper gained a wealth of ex- perience. As for myself, it has been fun, but a lot of work too. Now that the year is done, I'm glad I had the opportunity to be your Editor. JOHN R. DWYIQR. Iicfimi' Siffizzg, Iefl 10 right: Fred Esser, Richard Stevens, Moderator Reverend John Gearin, David Chia, john Dwyer. SIm1di11g1 john Bolton, Williaim Bentz. THE DANCE COMMITTEE The Dance Committee whas just concluded the most entertaining and profitable year since its founding. More dances were sched- uled than ever before, by this committee, The school year, 1952-55 can well be termed the most socially active in the history of Oratory. Not only were there more dances, but all agreed that they were more sociable, and unquestionably, better attended. Most of the credit for tihe success of the social year must, of course, go to the student body, which supported the dances, however, the committee also deserves praise for line man- agement. David Chia as chairman of the decorating committee was responsible for the beautiful and original ornamentation which adorned Newman Hall, on so many occasions. Davids two able assistants, Bill Bentz and john Bol- ton helped in this important work. The dances were run for two purposes, to allow the students to have well chaperoned socials, and also to help raise money for the schools newspaper, the Oratory Echoes. The business end was ably and efficiently managed by john Dwyer, along with the splendid assistance of Fred Esser. The entire dance committee, working as a unit, did all the preparatory work of the dances, decorating, selecting suit- able music, arranging for refreshments :ind other assorted chores. The following pictures of our most popular dances speak for them- selvcs. They are a tribute to the Dance Committee. DICK STEVENS. Cfjzliflllclll of live Dance Cmlmzillee T. PATRICJICS DANC THE BARN DANCE 5 4 W' M 4 f . mash ,zabwlfy ff , ,Q df fvffjf JMS ' W 1 ' 4 'zii if 5' E QE I 5 1 E w' sf, 5253 .-.-.v,v. wk' :II I ' x w.., 5 'fwxg S ' Q imp if Q 2 gf A ji e ' X A A:- :EEEi zzz zi S : ,f SIIHFIKQ. lufl lo rigbl: Leonard Bruno, Philip Renard, John Moore, Moderator Reverend john Gearin. john Dwyer, james Sutter, Fred Esser. Shzmfiugz Bernard Connors, Robert Hannon, Michael Huhn, Cletus O'Brien, john Needles, Thomas Callahan, Hugh Halligan, Eugene Rusiecki, THE DEBATTNG SOCIETY Debating has always been a very popular pastime at Oratory. During this past year, the Debating Society had its most active year. Students from the Society took part in the junior Town Meeting deb Ites which were televised and broadcast by stations WATV and WAAT, john Dwyer, repre- senting Oratory on live of these debates in a splendid fashion, reached the semi-hnals, in which he was excellent. On these occasions the entire membership of the debating so- ciety took part, posing questions to the speakers, In this manner, each member of the debating society has appeared on Tele- vision as a representative of Oratory School. The Debating Society has received favor- able publicity in the local newspapers through these debates. Besides these television ap- pearances, the Debating Society has had some fine intramural debates, under the su- pervision of the Moderator. The subjects of the debates have been varied, but usually they have pertained to current political prob- lems, both domestic and foreign, We are confident that the society will con- tinue the fine debating shown by this year's members. John Dwyer will be greatly missed, of course, but we will be on the look-out for under-studies. ll N N O 0 llll ,ll,,1l I of .ill Ill I fl SPCJRTS E X + f.,- o' 'zz Q 2 X X Q -...vp A ,I Ifwixl mu: fell In rigltl: Hugh Halligan Manager, Francis Kenney, joseph Zinkc, Frank Carine, Kevin Powers. David Chia, Gary Nevcrick, joseph Lynch, Robert Zampetti, Paul Morgan, Alan Smith, Sfiwmf mir: .lohn Bolton Manager, Thomas Forsythe, Frank Saakc, Edward de Castro, Bernard Connors, Wfilliam Gourlay. Robert Ormsby. Allen Atheras, Michael O'Connor, Bernard Sorrentino, Coach Mr. Cicalesc. Bari wif. lttfl lu 'fileblz .lohn Quinn, -lohn Needles. Cletus Cflirien, Albert Vclic, Robert Patna, James Testa, Richard Gindel, Francis Noll. FOOTBALL The 1952 Football season saw one win, one tie and four losses. The games were ex- citing and well played. The squad, this year, consisted of many Freshmen and Sopho- mores. The future of Oratory's teams, there- fore looks very good, These seniors played this year, and gave their best every minute. Frank Carine, quar- terback, who called the plays and did a hne job of it. Gary Neverick, rugged fullback, gained many needed yards and was a necessity on defense. Tao Chia, the little Chinaman, with his speed and shiftiness, was a must tor the short runs. joe Lynch was a linesman who ran the defensive team and whose alert- ness showed in every game. joe Zinke, the center, made the All County team, and was the old reliable of the Rams squad. Kevin Powers, end, by his offensive manuevers set up scoring plays many times. Last, but not least, Bob Zampetti, lhalfback, added power and speed scoring a 96 yard touchdown run at St. Lukes. Another senior, john Allen Bolton deserves honorable mention as our trustworthy manager, ORATORY 6-ST. BERNARD'S 21 The Oratory Rams, opening their 1952 football season, dropped a hard fought game to St. Bernard's at Peapack, 'Ilhe ihome team got off to an early lead, scoring in tihe first quarter on a pass, Again St. Bernard's added two points to their score on a safety. The second half started in true Oratory fashion as Bob Perna and Gary Neverick on two ,plays ran the ball to the mid-field stripe. Then Frank Carint: tlhrew a long pass to Kevin Powers who scored the first Oratory touchdown, running the pass the remaining twenty yards. St. Bernard's scored once in the third and fourtih quarters to round out the winning score. ORATORY 7-BAYLEY ELLARD 12 This time the Rams travelled to Madison to en- gage in a game with Bayley Ellard only to lose a close one. In the first half Oratory couldn't get started, while the Bishops scored twice. However, as the second half began, the fighting Rams came ,back with a much improved team. Bayley trying their best to score again, tried a hand-off play. An alert defensive Oratory player, joe Lynch, broke through the line, and intercepted the hand-off, and scored six points for the Rams. Phil Renard kicked the extra point. With two minutes left in the last quarter, the Oratory team again took the offensive launching a drive toward pay dirt. Time was against them, however, and the final wlhistle blew with the ball ten yards from the winning score. It was a tough one to lose, but a well-played game by both teams. ORATORY 0-DELPARTON 20 The jinx again was on the Oratory squad as they met their rival Delbarton here at Kelly field. Oratory played a very good first quarter holding the Green Wave mostly in tiheir own territory. How- ever in the second qwarter, the tide changed and Delbarton began to penetrate Oratory's defense. They drove on a 'series of ground plays -to the Ram 20 yard line, then the Green Wave scored their first of three touchdowns on an end run, The conversion attempt was good and they led 7 to 0. La-te in the third quarter, Delbartcn again scored when an Ora- tory pass was intercepted and run back for a score. The extra point was good. In the las-t qruater Del- brton again scored on a sweeping end run. This time they missed the extra point and the final score read Delbarton 20, Oratory 0. ORATORY 7-MORRISTOWN 7 Playing their second home game of the season, the Rams and the Maroon and White of Morristown bat- tled to a 7-7 deadlock. Oratory's Bob Zampetti scored the lone score for the Rams on an end mn. Renard scored the extra point. Later in the first half, Morristown scored their only touchdown on a line plunge from the 5 yard line. In the serond half, both teams played a very good defensive game. The game was an exciting one in which both teams showed their very best. ORATORY 7-MONTCLAIR 12 Oratory again was on tihe road as they visited Montclair to try for their first victory of the season. It was Montclair Academy winning a close one 12 to 7. Speedy Bob Zampetti broke the tie on an end run midway in the first half. Renard again converted and the Rams led 7 to 0, Immediately after the Oratory score, Montclair hit pay dirt, but missed the ertra point and at the half, Omatory led 7 to 6. Late in the third quarter, the Academy scored from the Oratory four yard line, 'Ilhis time too, the extra point was missed, but tthe touchdown was all Montclair needed to win 12-7. ORATORY 7-ST. LUKES 6 In the second half both teams were intent on scoring. St. Lukes completed a thirty-yard pass in the final quarter, which almost scored. Tao Chia's great tackle from behind prevented the score. On the next play, St. Lukes threw a pass that was intercented by Bob Zampetti of Oratory, wlho ran the ball 96 yards for the winning score. Renard again split the usp- rights and Oratory led 7-0. St. Lukes scored in the 80 final minute, but missed the extra point. Score 7-6. But the boys of St. Lukes hadn't given up. With only second remaining in the game, the Hokus team scored a touchdown and the victory taste dimmed for Ora- tory. St, Lukes tried running the extra point, but Frank Canine crashed tihrough and three the game- saving tackle. F., ........, .,,,., . . i t f'f Mig ,, 1 f FI:ANKiE E I E a as -4 2 KEV I GARY i TAD tommy 3 E :,,.:,..,..,.' ,Qi -, ':,': .,., .,:: :,- 5 ZEKE g Q' ,..,. Q .,.: W 3 . E : ::v I TEX E 7 TQ fri fm N A' ru . ,mf , WM B, I , www, 9 , ,, h an My 7 ,kwx ' MWMQ 'i A ,gpg A. if A M. S .k M ,f5.f 'a,f MQ QA Q. if Kneeling. left In rigbz: Robert Perna, Alan Smith, Co-captains Frank Carine and Richard Stevens, Arthur Sullivan, Wzllter Sherman. Smfzdiiigz Paul Gallagher, Manager, Gary Neverick, Bob Stieve, ,lack Quinn, Coach Cicalese, Manager John Bolton. BASKETBALL Oratory won 13 out of 21 games this basketball season, The games were all exciting and worth watch- ing. The Ivy League contest was close throughout the year, and the league championship wasnlt decided until the last few games. Montclair Academy took .the trophy this year, but it looks as if the Rams could take it over in 1954. Team captain Frank Carine led in scoring with 492 points. He liked to drive in, but also hit frequently on push shots from the outside. Frank made the All County List this year. Co-captain of this year's ORATORY 63- The Rams played host to St. Bernard's of Peapack and won an easy 63-48 victory. It was the first Ivy League game for the Rams and they impressed the crowd with a quick start, Frank Carine again led the S team was Dick Stevens. Scoring only 92 points dur- ing 'the seasin, Dick passed off well and was credited with many assists. Gary Neverick also helped con- siderably in our victories. His push shot from the outside and his fight under the board were unmatched. Gary hit for 105 points and was one of the better foul shooters on the squad. john Quinn, Wialt Sherman, Al Smith, Bob Stieve, Bob Perna and Art Sullivan will be the nucleus of next year's team and from their showing this year, the Rams should have a championship team. BERNARD'S 48 scoring with 28 points followed b jack Quinn with 15, Walt Sherman had 10, and gary Neverick and Al Smith each had 4 points. Bob Stieve got two. ORATORY 53--MONTCLAIR COLLEGE HIGH 40 It was another day of victory for the Summit quin- tet as they downed College High 53 'to 40. The Rams led all the game, but were threatened in the third quarter when College High crept to within four points of the lead. Frank Cariine again led in scoring honors with 24 points. Gary Neverick hit for 10, jack Quinn, who sat out most of the second half, had only 6 points. Bob Stieve scored 5, while Al Smith and Dick Stevens each had 3. Walt Sherman completed the scoring with 2 points. B5 ORATORY 69-MONTCLAIR ACADEMY 75 'Ilhe Oratory Rams dropped their first Ivy League game to Montclair at the Summit gym. The con- test was a close one throughout although it was a well played game by the Rams, the men from Mont- clair pulled the game out with a fourth period splurge. Frank Carine dunked 21 points while Walt Sherman followed with 18. jack Quinn's hook netted lhim 14. Other scorers were Dick Stevens 6, Gary Neverick 4, Bob Perna had 3 and All Smith scored 2. ORATORY 80-MORRISTOWN PREP 60 An easy victory was won by the Rams against a small and inexperienced Morristown team. Oratory got off on the right foot taking a 34-25 lead at Uhe half. They widened the gap throughout the second half and won by twenty points, Carine again led the team in scoring, netting himself 30 points. Walt Sherman was second high scorer with 17 points. Quinn scored 13, Stevens 11, Smith 4. Neverick and Sullivan had two points eadh. ORATORY 80-MONTCLAIR HIGH 60 The Oratory Rams 'beat College High forthe second lege High -team in all respects. Frank Carine led time this season by twenty points. The Summit Rams the scoring with 29 points. Jack Quinn was second were full of power as they outplayed the visiting Col- high as lhe tallied 24. ORATORY 44-MONTCLAIR ACADEMY 50 The Oratory squad travelled to Montclair to en- gage in an Ivy League contest, and lost their second game this season to Montclair by a 50-44 score. Stan Traymore's jump shot netted him 26 points :for the Academy team. Walt Sherman played a very ORATORY 61- This one was the thriller of the season as the Ora- tory team won in the last ten seconds. The game, which was 'played at Peapack, found the 'home team leading until the end. Oratory was behind by three fpoints at the end of the nrst quarter. At the 'half the score was tied at 28 points each. During the third quarter, the Oratory five fell far behind and at one ORATORY 37 The Green Wave held tits jinx on the Oratory Rams as it again defeated the Summit squad, 43 to 37. The game was played at the Delbarton court. The Rams led at the end of the first quarterg Richie Clark, ex-Oratory player, along with Don Landry rolled up enough points to put the Green Wave in front by ST good game and led the Oratory scoring with 14 points. Frank Carine netted 12 points. Bob Stieve played a fine game under the boards dominating on rebounds. He had 8 ipoints. BERNARD'S 60 time were trailing by nine points. With the opening of the fourth quarter the tide changed. Unleashing a great offensive surge, the Rams started to roll, closing the gap to one point with 10 seconds to play. Then Al Smith from half court, let go with a long, but accurate set 'shot that swished the net and ended the game. It was a nice one to win for the Rams. -DELBARTON 43 one point. The second half saw the Delbarton team slowly 'pull away and win by six points. Frank Carine held the Oratory top scoring position with 15 points. Walt Sherman and Dick Stevens had 9 and 6 points respectively, Richie Clark played an outstanding game for the winning team. ORATORY 69-EASTERN ACADEMY 50 Playing for tlhe first time in the Summit high in front the rest of the game. Frank Carine led the gym, the Rams added another victory to their credit. scoring again with 428, followed by jack Quinn who The Rams jumped off to an early lead and remained tallied 21. Walt Sherman had 11. ORATORY 69-MORRISTOWN PREP 47 Another victory was chalked up to Oratory as they had another easy time with Morristown Y.M.C.A. Taking a 6-0 lead early in the game, the Rams had no trouble in taming the Morristown team. At the ORATORY 52 For the second time this season, the Delbarton five of Morristown won a close contest 60-52, It seems as 'if tihe jinx the Green Wave has on the Rams will never end. Richie Clark had the best night of his career forthe winning team as 'he paced them scor- ing 20 points. In the first quarter, Delbarton took a 12-7 lead, and at the half the score was 26 to 22 end of the first half, the Oratory team led by 22 points. John Quinn tallied for eight straight points, some kind of a record, we guess. Carine led the scor- ing for the winning -team with 26 points. -DELBARTON 60 with Delbarton still on top. The thirid quarter was very evenly played, but as the last quarter began, the Morristown team started pulling ahead, with Clark doing most of the scoring. For the losing Oratory team, Frank Carine had 15 points, Jack Quinn and Walt Sherman 13. ORATORY 51-EASTERN ACADEMY 57 The scene was the Hawthorne High School Gym, the date was Feb. 27, 1953, the time nine 0'clock. The winner of the game was Eastern Academy, 57 to 51. It was-'a tough game for the Rams for instead of getting second place alone in the Ivy' League, they 86 had to share it with Eastern. Frank Carine had 9 tallies from the floor and ten from the free throw line for a total of 28 points, and concluded the sea- son with 492 points for 21 games? ft 'john Quinn tallied 9 points for the Rams. ART SULLIVAN WALT SHERMAN FRANK CARINE AL SMITH DICK STEVENS BOB PERNA JACK QUINN 3 e Q WS? 5415? BOB STIEVE GARY NEVERICK 87 il. i EL s 'f 2 Q FI 3 Q. 5 w Q f '? W6 Q ? , 91 X ,.: ,.,,.:..,.:, :,,,,,., ,,:: 1 2? 1 Z 4 Q gf ak, NZ, ::: 5 :4y, Z W a gg W QI Q N 2 ff Ln Q!! ,J , I fu hill' Qgjpf- VG' Q -as 3,2- M, W ,..,. f R vf Q ff: -':A: -:1- 54 , ':':' ' N ':':'1 ' f V W ff2Ea:2:2-'2s 3f'2-.--5? rlv 'H' 2 f1 2- J X V ,., Q I L ' :: 2 Qi? J . ,. -: ary 45 b' gi 5 ,G X 'Q ,sw A delegation from the Mutlicrs' Club serves refreshments at one of the Oratory Dances THE MOTHERS? CLUB The Oratory Mothers had another very active year in which they proved of much help in a great variety of ways. The Mothers' Club was always on hand at the football games to serve refreshments which the Mothers' Club had provided. Mothers' homemade cookies were a delightful sur- prise at many of our dances and a welcome one to the refreshment table. However, this was only a small project to the Mothers' Club, Thcy have been holding an annual raffle for some years now, the goal of which is a new gymnasium, needed so badly by Oratory students. Their annual Card Party, to defray the cost of all the various functions throughout the year, has always proved to be highly successful, The athletic field which we have been enjoying during our four years at high school was a gift of the Mothers' Club. One of their most recent gifts was the grotto to our Blessed Mother which stands in front of Newman Hall. This was donated in honor of the deceased alumni. We are deeply indebted to the Oratory Moth- ers' Club for more things than we could men- tion here. Thank you for everything. Moth- ers' of Oratory, Father Bain speaks to Fathers and Sons at the Fathers' Club Athletic Dinner. Tll-llll-3 FATT-lllElRS' CUUB The Oratory Fathers' Club is an active or- ganization of the fathers of Oratory students, established to further the interests of their sons, and aid in the development and im- provement of the school. The Fathers' Club runs an annual raffle, which terminates at the UFl1'Ul'1CI'S, and Sons' banquet , in May, The purpose of this raffle is to raise funds to help equip the various athletic teams, and also to give awards to the outstanding stu- dents in the school at graduation. During this past year, the highlights of the Fatihers' Club schedule were the audition and the Notre Dame University Glee Club Concert. The audition was held at Oraftory on Feb. 22nd, and the purpose of it was to determine the best male and female vocalists in the Nortihern N. J, Ca-tholic High Schools. The four top winners appeared with the Notre Dame University Glee Club when it sang at Summit High School on April sixth, The Fathers' Club frequently holds Father and Son meetings. The students of Oratory attend the meetings, at which, lectures are given on important questions, such as, Business Op-portunities, Safety Prob- lems, Uhe Draft, etc. These talks sometimes given by the fathers are a good example of the Orntory Fathers' Club. The students of Oratory are deeply in- debted to the Fathers' Club for all they have accomplished for us and our school, v nw :SLMQQ .1 1, ,A .Wm , my s w-m.,,,,. ,ii ', if --www Honorary Patrons Most Reverend Thomas A. Boland, S.T.D. Most Reverend Francis P. Carroll, D.D. Most Reverend James A. McNulty, D.D. Most Reverend Fulton J. Sheen, Ph.D.. .Rt. Reverend Monsignor John J. Davenhauer, V.G., P.A Rt. Reverend Monsignor John L. McNulty, D.D. Rt. Reverend Monsignor James A. Hughes, J.C.D. Rt. Reverend Monsignor John E. Sheridan Rt. 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HUDSON VALLEY FARM PRODUCTS MEATS - POULTRY - BUTTER - EGGS Servicing Schools, Camps and Institutions Our Specialty 2305 TWELFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY 27 126 xv' ji' -F- 15. .gi it . 115 I f 1 t x f . r , P , f vi, 1 ww.. .- ' : v, -r up . , , f, 1,LA:-'--',. .A , mu-. Q. ,a. ,ww -' ' 30.1, , s.f,' ' .+- -' A e M wp, .. , 1 A 1 X. if .:, . - Q w 9 w sh ' A 5 1 H w v The Supplemenf fo T H E GRATCDRIAN 1953 PUBLISHED BY THE SUPPLEMENT STA FF Edilor in chief ................ JOHN DWYER A.fmriI1!e Ediforif ,.,. Sfmrfy Edifw' ...... B1z.IineIgI' Nlazzagezzv - Moderfzfm' .... WILLIAM SCHWEICKERT ANTHONY WILLIAMS DICK STEVENS LEONARD BRUNO JOHN HANF REV. JOHN J. GEARIN w 128 SAK? QQVUFOIIC! j0!l'.X JOSQIDA Ltzle l.L11ffwfleJ Prim! of Umwrj Bllemnrietl 1 ehiretiiun It is our great honor to be able to dedicate this, our first supplement of The Oratorian, to the memory of our beloved Father Kellyg our former l-Ieadmaster, Teacher and Friend. I'-Iumbly we dedicate this, the efforts of a few weeks, to you, who dedicated so much of you life to us. Father Kelly had a full and holy life, Last April fourteenth, when Almighty God called His faithful servant to eternal rest, Father Kelly was able to give an admirable account of his stewardship. The memory of Father Kelly will endure forever in the annals of Oratory, but what is more important, Father Kelly's lifelong labors, fine example, and teaching will continue to bear fruits in the many students he taught and guided. What greater tribute can we pay Father Kelly, than the words which Bishop Fulton j. Sheen addressed to Father Kelly on his Golden Sacerdotal jubilee. It was through you in my boyhood that I was privileged to serve on the Altarg it was through you that at the age of nine, I was made advertising manager of the Cathedral Messengerg it was through your weekly visits to our home that I was encouraged in my vocation and it was through your encouragement that I was given a scholarship to Spalding Insti- tute. Vifrhatever good I may have thus far done in my life, I lay a your feet in tribute and thanksgiving, May God be good to you for being so good to me. We the Students and Faculty of Oratory School are prayerfully grateful for all that Father Kelly did for us. Requiscat in Pace. Farber Kelly .rpeakr to hilt former pupil Bishop FIlll07Z Sheen. THE 7953 The Speaker's Plafform GRADUATION 132 GRADUATION Nature seemed to be a-ttempting to atone for last year's bad weather at the graduation, with the beautiful day this year. The 1953 Graduation held on our front campus, under clear blue skies, was perfect ain every way. After a beautiful Ave Maria sung by the Oratory Glee Club, Bernard Cummins delivered the Salutatory addr-ess. Rt. Rev. john P. Lenihan, Pastor of St. Teresa's Church, Summit, conferred the Diplomas and Honors, assisted by Rev. john J. Gearin, and Mr. William J, Loughl-in. The Oratory Glee Club then sang Uhiree more favorites, Ol' Man River, Some Enchanted Evening and Stouthearted Men, followed by the Valedictory by john R. Dwyer. Father Bain introduced our Guest Speaker, Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Lawlor, P.A, LL.D. Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of Newark. Father Bain also mentioned that we were honored to have present Rt. Rev. Msgr. joseph Capoano, P. A. founder and former headmaster of Oratory School. 'Ilhie following awards were presented at the Graduation, The Archbishop Walsh Gold Medal for Excellence in Christian Doctrine awarded to Edward Wiles of Union. This award was for second year High School in competition for all sch-ools in the Archdiocese of Newark. The Archbishop Walsh award for General Excellence in the Upper School, donated by the Oratory Fathers' Club, awarded to john R. Dwyer, of Long Island. The Archbishop Walsh award for General Excellence in the Lower School, donated by the Fathers' Club of Oratory School, Awarded to English O'Connor. A Gold Medal donated fbfy the National Society for Colonial Daughters for the best composition on Patriotism, Loyalty, Good Citizenship award to john R. Dwyer. The Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award presented to the outstanding Chem- ristry Student awarded to Frank Kenny, of Union. Prize for Excellence in Religion in the Upper School, awarded to Edward Wiles. Prize for Excellence in Religion in the lower School awarded to Bernard Cummins, Prize for the outstanding all-around Athletes during the past year, awarded to Frank Carine and Gary Neverick, ,-k.,.'1 ' ' .,,,:.,,, ,: 1 . W 'I .,,,..Q,, Eli? 5, , H ,K ' f?'5 I 2 S 2 B 45' f S f ,fgc ku lv . . ,,., .rm ., W ,mv 4 f , 1 1 ' M M 43' 1 1 g 5 e 1 HJ? r ik-if fi 9 M? ,Www W k 'Q If gun W THE PR' WQEQ fi' -i' Aff ' ,,Q,'., 52S3g?H,f ' V , A 1.4 af, . 4 . A g - , I 1 9 Lf ,na ef' fx , ,, Q a ' '- 343 V ,,.-,V ., X fl, ., X 22 . I ' A K Y . . M h ,. ,...,. N, ' V sd X ' . X, MAY 27, '53 I MM 2 E . A 'waz was Fmt 1-ou' rilfiug lefz 10 righz: jack Schweikhardt, Frank Carine, Co-captains Gary Neverick, Bob Stieveg Kevin Powers, Dick Stevens, Manager john Bolton. Second mu! Coach Thomas Cicalese. James Sutter, john Maxwell, Frank Kenny, Wzllter Sherman, Bob Perna. Bill Bentz, William Gour- lay manager. Third wut Bill Schweickert, Eugene Rusiecki, Albert Velie, Bob Ormsby, Michael BASEBALL Oratory School and Montclair Academy were Co-Champions of the Ivy League in baseball this year and will share the winners Trophy. The season itself turned out to be a very successful one for the Rams, They won seven and lost two. Most of the days were plagued by rain, resulting in the cancellation of more than half of our fifteen scheduled games. Our co-captain Bob Stieve's pitching was a necessity for the championship. His two no hitters against Holy Trinity and Morristown put Oratory on the winners end of the League standing. Frak Carine should also be congratulated for his fine pitching and good showing at second base. Frank's hitting stamped 'him as a good all-round player. Our other co-captain Gary Neverick, ran true to form, coming through with those long ones that pulled Oratory out of many tight spots. He also filled in at second and did a stellar job there. .lack Schweikert had a fine season. He was the lefty batter of the team and a steady hitter at that. Out in the field lark proved to be a great asset to the Blue and Gold.D1ck Stevens, who missed a few over the plate, more than made up for it with his alertness in the field, making many fine catches, Bill Bentz, another pitcher, rounded out a good mound staff and helped Oratory considerably. Nert year's baseball prospects look bright indeed for Oratory, Such seasoned vet- erans as Bob Stieve, Walt Sherman, Skip Kenny, Bob Perna, jim Sutter, Bill Sohweikert, Micky O'Connor, and manager Bill Gourlay, will all be back to form the nucleus of a fine team. 0'Connor, Philip Renard. 137 138 ORATORY 9 - COLLEGE HIGH 1 After the opening game was rained out, the Rams succeeded in winning their first game of the season by the safe margin of nine to one. Scoring only once in the first :inning on four walks, the College High nine was completely baffled by Bob Stieve's variety of pitdhes. Stieve held the visiting team- to only one hit that was olbtained in the sixth frame. Oratory jumped ahead in the second inning when Gary Neverick and Skip Kenny each collected hits, and scored along with Dick Stevens and Bob Perna when College High made two consecutive errors. Bob Stieve contributed a triple to his cause and scored on an error in the third inning. The Rams scored two in the fourth and two in the sixth to complete the scoring. ORATORY 7 - HOLY TRINITY 0 Bob Stieve pitched his first no hitter of the season at Westheld against Holy Trinity. He was the man of the hour as he fanned 16 batters, The Rams jumped to a 2 run lead tin the second inning when Skip Kenny walked and Bob Stieve doubled. Dick Stevens singled home Kenny and Bob Perna collected a hit scoring Stieve from third. In the fiftih inning Walt Sherman got his first of two hits, a single and scored bdhind Perna who singled previously, when jim Sutter, firstbasemen, doubled. Again in tihe sixth inning the Rams collected tvwo more when a single by Srieve and a walk by Stevens set up the score on a single by Sherman. In the seventh inning, the Rams scored once when john Maxwell singled to left, went to second on a ground out, and scored on a sharp single by Stieve. ORATORY 2 - MONTCLAIR ACADEMY 3 The Rams lost their first game of the season and Ivy League, by dropping a close decision to Montclair Academy. The Rams hit pay dirt early in the game when they crossed the plate twice in the Hrst inning, on successive singles by Sherman and jack Schweikhardt, and a double by Gary Neverick. Montclair Academy scored their first of three in the first inning, when Bob Stieve walked four men, and scored again in the third to tie the game. The winning run came in the Sth frame when with two outs, right field-er Johnson got the only Montclair h-it, a double to leftcenter. He then stole third and home for the winning tally. Final score, Montclair 3, Oratory 2. ORATORY 4 - DELBARTON 3 The jinx that Delbarton had all year over the Rams was finally Ibroken. Oratory managed to squeeze a 4-3 victory from the Green Wave. The visiting Rams jumped to a two run lead in the tihird inning when Frank Carine drew a base on balls followed by a single by Garry Neverick. 'Iihen Skip Kenny singled filling the bases. Bob Stieve helped his own cause when he doubled scoring the first two runs of the game. Again in the sixth inning, th-e Oratory nine scored one when Dick Stevens lined to center and scored when Maxwell, Carine and Schweikhardt walked. The Blue and Gold scored one more when Skip Kenny, Dick Stevens and Wal-t Sherman walked and Bob Perna dropped a single to left, scoring Kenny. ORATORY 3 - EASTERN ACADEMY 2 Paterson's Eastern Academy journeyed to Summit to try and break the Oratory win- ning streak. They came close but were unsuccessful, as the Rams finished :in fine style 3 - 2. A quick start was obtained by the Oratory Team and they collected two runs in the first in-ning on a base on balls to Sherman, a single by Schweiklhardt, and on error enalbling Kenny to reach first and fill the bases. Then all three runs crossed the plate wthen Eastern madetwo errors on the next two plays. Eastern scored in the first frame when a .base on balls and a single resulted in one run being scored. Aga-in in the sixtzh the Paterson team scored on a single, a stolen base and a ground out. Another win chalked up to the Rams, ORATORY 4 - MORRISTOKY! N PREP 2 As the 1955 baseball season was coming to a close, the Ivy League championship would be decided in the next two games. The Rams had to beat Morristown in order to stay in the running, Uhey did, 4-YZ. ,, Oratory scored first with one run in the third inning wlhen Frak Carine singled to left, was sacrificed to second and scored on a single by Kenny. However, in the last of the fourth, the Morristown team took the lead when Stieve ran into control trouble, issuing four walks and a squeeze bunt that resulted in two runs. The visiting Rams, regained their lead wihen in the sixnhr inning, Kenny, Stiev-e, and Perna singled filling the bases. Dick Stevens then hit a loop doulble down the night field line and three players crossed the plate. Bob Stieve then struck out five of the remaining six men he faced. The Oratory nine came home victorious. ORATORY 8 - ST. BERNARD'S 3 The Rams headed to Peapack to take on St. Bernard's. A win would mean co-champ- ionship with Montclair Academy in the Ivy League. In the first inniing, the Rams tallied six times as 11 men batted, Carine, Schweikhardt and Neverick isingled, Kenny walked, Stieve singled, Perna reached first on an error, Stevens singled and Sut-ter walked, to account for six runs. St. Bernard's got two in the first in a si-ngle, a walk, and two wild pitches, The Rams scored twvice in hhie third when Bob Perna singled, Dick Stevens drew a walk and Frank Carine singled both runners home. St, Bernard's got the final run of the game when a walk and a double scored the one run. ORATORY 1 - DELBARTON 2 In a thrill packed game that saw both sides collect only five hits each, Delbarton squeezed out a one run victory at Kelly Field, Summit. Frank Carine was the mounds- man for the Rams. Delbarton jumped to a one run advantage in the second inning on a hit batter and a double. They scored on-e more in the fifth On a single by Don Laundry, a sacrifice and an error. Oratory scored their lone run in the bottom of the fifth when Frank Kenny was hit by a pitch and Bob Perna doubled. ORATORY 1 - EASTERN ACADEMY 1 Th-e Rams visited Paterson to take on the last place team, Eastern Academy. The game was called at the end of five innings because of Uhe hour. Oratory scored their run on a hom-e run by Bob Perna. Eastern Academy scored in the fifth inning on a single, a hit batsman and two bases on balls and the season was over. Our congratulations to Coach Cicalese for doing it again and to the entire team for a good job well done. . I Coach Ciralefe prexenir trophy to Fr. Bain. Bob Stieue and Gary Nezferirk, look on. - -miss Hffeaf-.,, we K v PSE5'9V7tZ'2i51EfiiYmzA -. ,SW Milfs 2 4' .ts wife' QAQTSYSXMJQ-,X W' 3-Y ful: Tmuwwv Y We N X xi? Yam Qgs if Smazdiazg. lejl In rlgblz Coach Cicalese, Bob Perma, Bill Bentz, Michael Huhn, Captain Stephan Moore, john Albiez, Coach Giordano, Manager john Bolton. Kizteliazgi Bill Schweickert. Anthony Willirinas, Albert Vilie, Michael O'Connor. TRACK The Oratory Track Team, composed mostly of Freshmen, has promise of future greatness. Hampered by bad weather and with little time tor practice, they turnished proof of their speed and stamina to their coaches, Cicalese and Giordano. On May Zlst, at Memorial Field, Summit, they laced the junior Varsity of Summit High, Although outclassed, they afforded good competition, and paced by the speedy Albert Velie and Captain Stephan Moore, brought back some honors, The following Saturday they entered the Annual Ivy League Meet at Delbarton, The competition was keen, but the Freshmen gave a good account of themselves, They tailed to win, but they did gain valuable experience. These boys are entitled to praise, for their line efforts and school spirit. Their determination and fidelity, we know, will bring future success. 141 Lennie Bruno, hrrrtl .rt work litlitor john Dwyer at his joe Lynch works on Snaps, on the urls. typewritter, ns usual. Dick Stevens Checks ir Bruno and Dwyer check a layout Associate Editor, Art Sullivan sports picture. with our Printers. typing out names, james Mnrurci at the Linotype, Father Gearin OKs some snaps, Nicholas Marucci, printer, discusses Dwyer anti Bruno look on, Lynch and Dwyer explaining them, plans with Dwyer, Bruno. 142 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It has been said that the Student Body of Oratory School owes a great debt of thanks to the staff of the Oratorian, whose pictures appear on the opposite page, for the fine book which they published this year. We feel, however, that a great deal of this gratitude is misplaced, and we take this opportunity to thank those to whom the credit for this book should really go. First, to all our Advertisers and Patrons, we are grateful. Without your help, -the staff, regardless of .how well qualified, could never have tufrned out thiis book. We thank you, our Advertisers and Patrons, for giving us the chance to publish just the quality of book we desired, Our Headmaster, Father Bain, deserves more than a nominal share of the credit. Father Bain took time from :his busy day to go to the various classes to ask the students to get behind the yearbook staff. The result of his efforts speaks for itself. Father Bain also spent much time calling and writing to his friends and relatives to help raise funds necessary to publish this book. . Space does not permit us to tell the many ways is which our moderator, Father Gearin, helped us make this book possible. We can only say, that with him behind us, success was inevitable. The Corona Color Studio, and in particular Mr. Losch, without whose help and encouraging advice, we would never have had the beautiful color pictures everyone so admired, deserves great credit, The Jules A. Wolin Studio, for the fine :black and white photography and the many helpful suggestions offered us by Mr. Wolin, merit our thanks. Nicholas J. Marucci and james M. Marucci of the jersey Print Shop, for the high quality of prin-ting, and friendly co-operation throughout the year, are entitled to great praise. The Members of the Faculty, are worthy of special tha-nks, along with the students who brought in ads and patrons, for getting behind us and giving us support and encouragement. Finally, as Editor of the Oratorian, I would like to thank personally, tlhose students who gave much of their summer vacation as members of this Supplement Staff. Their sacrifice of precious vacation days has made this final segment of the yearbook a great success. john Hanf, Bill Schweickert, and Tony Williams who came up to Oratory each morning when this supplement was being composed, may claim special recognition. To Dick Stevens, who from h-is Cranford home sent us the sports news, and Leonard Bruno, who worked this business end, by remote control, from his home in tihe City of Brotherly Love, we are grateful. We must also thank Father Gerin, wiho took time out from his summer work on the Oratory Campus to proof read all our material as we prepared it. 143 144 SENIOR WILLIAM BENTZ 1584 Porter Road Union, New Jersey JOHN BOLTON 85 Wellington Avenue Short Hills, New Jersey FRANK CARINE 446 Boulevard Bayonne, New Jersey DAVID CHIA care Sr. M, Francis New Street Paterson, New Jersey HOWARD DEVANEY 252 Baldwin Street CLASS ROSTER ALVARO MONTOYA Carrera 10 No. 35-38 Bogota, Colombia, S. A. JOHN MOORE 55 Broadman Parkway Jersey City, New Jersey OSCAR MUNOZ-NORIEGA Callejon Melgar 44 Guatamala City, Guatamala GARY NEVERICK 43-10 49th Street Woods-ide, L. I., New York ARTHUR J. PETERS 40-68 98th Street Corona, L. I., New York Glen Ridge, New Jersey THOMAS POULSON 81 Van New Court Maplewood, New Jersey JOSE DOMINGUEZ Calle 5A Norte No. 7-15 Cali, Colombia, S. A. KEVIN POWERS 298 Queens Court Teaneck, New Jersey JOHN DWYER - 20-66 Kindred Street Astoria, L. I., New York JOHN SCHWEIKHARDT 20 Durand Road Maplewood, New Jersey ANTHONY KEARNS 396 Finley Avenue Basking Ridge, New Jersey RICHARD STEVENS 10 Summit Road Cranford, New Jersey JOSEPH LYNCH 90-31 78th Street Woodhaven, L. I., New York JOSEPH ZINKE 2081 Nicholl Avenue Scotch Plains, New Jersey ROBERT MEEHAN 2622 Boulevard Jersey City, New Jersey On the opposite page you see the snaps of some people, who, in our opinion are deserving of a great deal of credit, These are the behind the scenes members of the Oratory Cast. They go about their daily chores, every striving to better Oratory and help all those who are connected with Oratory. We dhought it the least we could do, to 'include a little snap of each, and though it is only a token of what we owe you, offer our little thanks, and congratulations on many jobs well done. MISS I-IARRIETTE PARKER EX6'l'lIljI'U Sew'ela1 y Q 3 1 2 if PAUL Kilfhwz Helper MR. JOHN FITZPATRICK Sllperifzlendazzf RICHARD and FLORENCE MAUER ESTELLE DAUM Chef and l! airre.uf Hozzfekeepef' 145 146 Patrons dnd PdfT01'l85S6S Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bentz Mr. john B. Bolton Mrs. john B. Bolton Mr, James A. Breslin Dr, and Mrs. Henry Briggs Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruno Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Carine Mr. and Mrs. George Carse Mr. J. F. Connors Mr. and Mrs. james C. Costello Mr. Ridhard M, Crooks Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Dwyer Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Eisele Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Forsythe Mrs. Margaret R, Goodwin Mr. john Hall Mr. and Mrs, C. Hanf Hon. Anthony Kearns, K.S.G. Mr. William Kelly Mr. and Mrs. A. Kenny Mr, john P. Langan Vernon W. Littl-e Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lara Mr. and Mrs. Tlhomas Magennis Nell and Jimmie McManus Mrs. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. john F. Moore Mr. John T. Niel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noll Mr, and Mrs, E. J. O'Brien Mr. English O'C0nnor Mr. and Mrs. A, B. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peters Mr. and Mrs. A. Perna Mr. Frank Quinn Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson Mr. and Mrs, Alexander Rusiecki Mr. C. J. Sdhiweikhardt Mr. and Mrs, Alfred W. Schweikert Mr. and Mrs. William Schweickert, Sr Bill Smith fSmitty class of '52j Mr. and Mrs. jaine Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens Mr. james Temple james Testa, Sr, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard C. Tobia Mrs. H. V, Trindell Mrs. Dorathy S. Tyndale Mr. A. R. Williams Mr. jules A. Wolin I I M. MILLINGER MILLFLOW BRAND - WHOLESALE GROCER - Est. 1918 805 LEHIGH AVENUE UNION, N. J. UNionviIIe 2-7576 IF YOU HAD A MILLION DOLLARS YOU COULDN'T BUY BETTER BAKED GOODS FISCHER BAKING COMPANY NEWARK, NEW JERSEY SHEPARD LABORATORIES Consulting Engineers - Development Engineers Specializing in Electronic - Electromechanical Development, Design, Construction, Industrial Instrumentation and Control 480 MORRIS AVENUE SUmmit 6-5255 SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY There is one way to recapture colorful moments: CORONA COLOR PRINTS CORONA COLOR STUDIOS NEW YORK cm' 147 TO YOU, MY CLASSMATES, MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1953, GO MY MOST SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS.. MAY OUR FRIENDSHIPS FORMED AT ORATORY EIN- DURE ALWAYS. JOHN R. DWYER, Class of 53 148 GEDDIS TAXI CO. TWO-WAY RADIO CARS D. L. 8. W. R.R. DEPOT SUmmit 6-0335 - 0336 - 2000 BEST WISHES To The Class of '53 ROBERT H. STEELE - Realtor 8. Insurance - 95 SUMMIT AVENUE, SUMMIT, N. J. SUmmit 6-0057 UNionviIIe 2-5279 Electrical Repairs UNionviIIe 2-5279 ELECTRICAL REPAIRS PIED PIPER JUVENILE STORE 962 STUYVESANT AVENUE UNION LIGHTING CO. UNION, NEW JERSEY Home of Beautiful Lamps - Pictures - Dinnerware Nursery Furniture - Carriages - Toys Giftware Hobbies 2012 MORRIS AVENUE FOI' Delivery M A R S I'I A I. I. ' S Clothiers For Men and Boys AL'S BARBER SHOP 1999 MORRIS AVE. Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx clothes UNION, N. J. 1024 STUYVESANT AVENUE Next fe Field Jewelers UNION, N. .I. I 149 THOMAS J. PERKINS - DRUGGIST - 1023 STUYVESANT AVE. UNION, NEW JERSEY MORRISTOWN FURRIERS Summit Morristown - Dunellen Fur Siorage Vauli on Premises C. C. ROWLEY, Manager SUmmif 6-1257 317 SPRINGFIELD AVE. SUMMIT, N. J. BOND FURNITURE CO. 34 MAPLE STREET SUMMIT, N. J. Phone SUmmit 6-4114 We guaraniee saiisfaciion with every Transaction GRUBERS STORE FOR MEN 8. BOYS UNION CENTER THE SUMMIT POTTERY SHOP 27 CHESTNUT AVE. SUMMIT, N. J. Finished Gifis fo Order Firing, Greenware, lnsfrucfion Supplies SUmmiI' 6-2898 L A R R Y ' S CYCLE and SPORT SHOP 397 BROAD STREET SUMMIT, N. J. HAZEL E. HEADLEY Distributor of RARITAN VALLEY FARMS MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS 1321 OAKLAND AVE. UNION, N. J. UNionviIIe 2-10051 Complimenfs of THE VILLAGE INN 1090 STUYVESANT AVE. UNION, N. J. To A Successful Fuiure For The Graduaies from THOMAS ZAPPO 1022 COOLIDGE AVE. UNION, N. J. UNION SERVICE STATION 1081 STUYVESANT AVE. UNION, N. J. Compliments of LT. BERNARD V. TRINDELL CLASS OF 1948 CAPRARIO MOTORS, INC. Desoto - Plymouth Sales and Service 1849 MORRIS AVE. UNION, N. J. UNionviIIe 2-8400 Complimenf sof THE DELUXE DINER UNION, N. J. phone SUmmit 6-1751 FRANK BRENN -AUTO TRIMMING- Converfible Tops - Seat Covers Upholsiery BROAD ST. 8. CHESTNUT AVE. SUMMIT, N. J. SUMMIT RADIO 8. APPLIANCE CO. 485 SPRINGFIELD AVE. SUMMIT, N. J. SUmmit 6-1778 Best Wishes to the Class of '53 KEN JOHNSTON'S SUMMIT SPORTS SHOP 37 MAPLE STREET SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY SUmmif 6-6545 151 H. DUKES 8. SONS Est. 1925 Prime Meats, Groceries and Vegetables Frozen Foods - Beer 1921 MORRIS AVE. fcor. Grand View Ave.I UNION, NEW JERSEY FREE DELIVERY UNionville 2-0778 SPRINGFIELD DINER Cor. MORRIS 8. MILLBURN AVES., SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY - OPEN DAY AN'D NIGHT -- C. J. HANF, Prop. SUMMIT SHELL SERVICE STATION M. J. CIA:NC'IU'LLI Phone SUmmit 6-7081 Batteries - Tires - Lubrication Washing and Simonizing Motor Tune Up - Road Service Cor. MORRIS AVE. 81 LOCUST DRIVE, SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY NOW Moy Be The Time We would be pleased to To SELL bppraise your property for you without any obligation. That House or Lot OPEN EVENINGS BAKER 81 MCMAHON Real Estate and Insurance 1338 MORRIS AVE., UNION UNVL 2-3089 152 Best Wishes to the Class of '53 From the Eighth Grade Graduates Acknowledgements --- Advertisements ..... Altar Boys Society .... Barn Dance ........ Baseball ..... Basketball ........... Bislhiop Boland ......... 'I' he Late Bishop Walsh - Christmas Dance ..... Christmas Party --- - Dance Committee ...... Dedication, Mr. Sheridan Dedication, Fr. Kelly --- Eighth Grade ........ Faculty ........ Fathers' Club --- Fifth Grade .... Fourth Grade .... Freshman Class .... Football ...... 7. Glee Club .... -Graduation --- Index ........ junior Class --- Latin Club ..... Mothers' Club ..... Oratorian Staff ...... Oratory Echoes Staff .... Prom ............... Patrons ......... - - Roster, Class of '53 --- Saint Patrick's Dance --- Senior Class ....... Seventh Grade --- Sixth Grade ...... Sophomore Class --- Sports ......... Track ..... - .... Underclassmen --- Valentine Dance .... Class Will ....... INDEX Page ----------- 143 6, 147-153 ----------- 75 ------ 71 136-139 - 85-89 --- 3 --- 5 -- 72 -- 75 -- 70 --- 6 --- 131 - 53-55 - 11-19 -.. 91 -- 61 -- 61 ---- 61 - 79-83 ------ 73 130-133 ----- 154 -- 57 -- 75 -- 90 ---.. 67 ------ 69 134-135 93, 146 --- 144 ---- 71 - 23-49 ---- 62 -- 62 ---- 59 - 79-89 --- 141 - 53-63 ---- 73 -- 46