Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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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

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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

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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.