Peekskill Military Academy - Reveille Yearbook (Peekskill, NY)

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N ICOLAS VALENTIN AN DREEF 41 Highfield Road, Glen Cove, L. l., N. Y. 4V2 years at P. M. A. Sergeant '52, High Honors 3, Honors 2, Gold Keys 1, J. V. Soccer '50, '51, Newspaper Stat? '51, Glee Club '52, Camera Club '50, President '51, Stamp Club '50, Quill and Scroll '51, When we saw the fiash and heard the click, we could tell in an instant that it was Nick. He was one of the most versatile boys in our class because of his ability to speak French, Russian, and English fluently, and his deft finger on the shutter button. Nick arrived in this country in 1947 and has used the five years that have since elapsed to add a lot of color to our life at school. He did a splendid iob with the J. V. soccer team scoring goals when they were most needed. We sl1ouldn't forget to add that he had a mortal fear of day and night study halls and therefore managed to stay away from them. Nick, we know, enjoyed his stay at school as much as we enioyed having him, but the call of college and Glen Cove was too strong, so good bye Nick and good luck. AURELIO DOMINGU EZ ARENAS Ave. Principal La Caslellana No. 138 Chacao, Edo Mirando, Venezuela 4 years at P. M. A. First Sergeant '52, Honors 1, Varsity Soccer '50, '51, J. V. Soccer '48, '49, J. v. Baseball '50, '51, varsity Club '51, '52, Pun-American club '49, '50, '51, '52. Piscote, as he was called by his South American colleagues, found F. M. A. an excellent school as well as a refuge from the blistering heat of South America. He made a success of his years at school in many ways, but his proudest achievement was the six large rockers he dis- played on his sleeve. In his years at P. M. A., Piscote did a job of which he could well be proud, especially during his post-graduate year, when he displayed true interest in his school and studies. Soccer season found Piscote an excellent and well appreciated addition to the team. He was responsible for spurring the team to victory many times. Pis- cote, may success and victory be yours in later life. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 6 years at P M A Second Lieutenant '52, High Honors 4, Honors 4, Varsity Soccer '51, Manager '50, J. V. Soccer '47, Captain '48, '51, Manager '49, Varsity Swimming, Manager '51, '52, J. V. Swimming, Manager '50, J. V. Baseball '47, '48, Varsity Lacrosse '51, J. V. Lacrosse '49, '50, Yearbook Staff '52, Mario, the Bat, hailed from the Dominican Republic and was a boy who gained a great deal from P. M, A., but gave even more. He learned to write and speak English fluently which made him a favorite with the American boys. We believe that Mario learned much of his English in his favorite haunt, the Varsity Club poolroom. He was also the de- pendable manager of the soccer and swimming teams and was account- able for a lot of equipment which he never misplaced. But the school was in for a big surprise when Mario, who was handicapped by illness, took charge of the soccer field as a participant instead of a manager, and played a very crafty game. With the spirit and spunk that you have Mario, there can be no barriers to your future success. 24

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TEDDY SINGER 28 Park St., Brookline, Mass. 5 years at P. M. A. Corporal '49, Honors 1, J. V. Football '48, '49, Newspaper Staff '52, Glee Club '52, Class Treasurer '49, '50, '51, '52. The senior class could not have chosen a more qualified treasurer than Ted. His skill in the handling and procuring of money, always a difficult task, was unequalled. He was our treasurer for four years and during that time our class funds were adequate and we were always solvent, so to speak. To Ted, the verbal discussion was the core and reason for ex- istence. He liked nothing better than to get his victim in a corner and lecture on anything from the economic situation of the country to the virtues of living in Boston. Though his home was in Boston, Ted spent most of his vacation time in Grand Central Station. With your love of people and fun, Ted, success will be yours in every endeavor. JAMES RICHARD COOK R. D. No. 3, Orange Lake, Newburgh, N. Y. 8 years at P. M. A. Maior '52, Battalion Adiutant '52, Varsity Football '48, '49, '51, J. V. Football '47, '50, Varsity Swimming '49, '50, '51, Co- Captain '52, Varsity Lacrosse '51, '52, J. V. Lacrosse '49, '50, Varsity Club 48, '49, '50, Treasurer '51, '52, Newspaper Staff '50, Gfee Club '48, '49, '50, '51, Varsity Boxing '47, Class Vice- President '48, Secretary '51, '52. Jim was as much a symbol to the class as the Old Oak is to the Academy. ,Athletics in particular was where Jim set an enviable record. He was a member of an undefeated boxing team, a once defeated football team, and in his senior year was co-captain of a very successful swimming team. Militarily, Jimmy possessed the finest qualities of leadership. This was exemplified by his commendable work as a platoon leader and his gaining the position of Captain Adiutant in his senior year. Although Jim was a Beau Brumell in his dress uniform, his first love in clothes were suspenders and green ties. Rather than give him awards for graduation, give him a Pat for life. 3'

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ROBERT DOMENIC K BRACILANO 120-15 111 Ave., Richmond Hill, L. l., N. Y. Captain '52, Varsity Football '51, Manager '50, J. V. Football '48, '49, J. V. Lacrosse '50, Glee Club '49, '50, '51, '52, Band '50, '51, Captain '52, Camera Club '51. Maestro Brac was the musical prodigee of our class. His nimble fingers and vast' lung power played an important part in his rise to captaincy of the school band. His activities weren't limited, however, to the musical field, because many will remember his fleet-footedness and fine defensive play with the varsity eleven. Looking back over the variety of activities Brac partook in at school, we could never forget his numerous instru- mental recitals, particularly the performance he gave on Father's Day this year. Brac's room on the band hall was probably the most colorful and visited room on the campus. Needless to say, it was usually neces- sary for him to do a quick redecorating iob every Sunday morning. lt will be very hard for Brac to forget his P. M. A. days, but it will be even harder for the Senior Class to forget Brac. EUGENE THOMSON CAMPBELL 152 Breckinridge Lane, St. Matthews, Ky. First Lieutenant '52, Honors 5, Varsity Soccer '50, '51, J. V. Soccer '49, Varsity Basketball '52, J. V. Basketball '50, '51, J. V. Baseball '50, Varsity Lacrosse '52, J. V. Lacrosse '51, Varsity Club '50, '51, '52, Glee Club '49, '50, '51, '52, Band 49, '50, '51, '52. Gene spun a well balanced web which encompassed a variety of activities. Academically, he was among the best in the class. Socially, his easy manner and confident air made him as popular a boy as could be found. Delving into the more strenuous activities, he played an ex- perienced game as soccer fullback. ln many a contest it was his boots that kept the ball down at the opposition's end of the field. Militarily, he led the band in all' parades and also wielded a big stick on his hall. Gene did a great job at P. M. A. and it was a pleasure to know him and to work with him. After eight years of attendance, we know that Gene will miss the school next year, and the school will miss him. 4 years at P. M. A. FUAD SALAME BUTTO Tegucigalpa, Honduras 1 year at P. M. A. Private '52, Varsity Soccer '51, J. V. Baseball '52, Varsity Club '52, Pan-American Club '52. Fuad came to P. M. A. in his senior year. Though his stay was short lived, his record at the end of the year was well rounded. He was the only cadet in the school who was of Arabian ancestry and could speak Arabic. Fuad was born and lives in Honduras, Central America where pool playing seems to be the national rage. The boys of the Varsity Club pool room, until Fuad made his entrance, had never believed such serene and loving meditation over a shot was possible. He also loved the game of Soccer and gave it his all, whether practicing or participating in an important contest. What his plans for the future were, remained a mystery to our class, but in whatever field they centered around, we have no doubts as to his ultimate success. 8 years at P. M. A. 25