Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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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.

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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.

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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.