Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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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

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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'

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