Peekskill Military Academy - Reveille Yearbook (Peekskill, NY)

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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

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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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DAVID MORTON CANTOR 48 Eddywood St., Springfield, Mass. 5 years at P. M. A. Second Lieutenant '52, Honors 3, Gold Keys l, J. V. Lacrosse '49, '51, '52, Manager '50, Newspaper Staff '52, Glee Club '49, '50, '51, '52, Camera Club '48. Dave spent his first two years at P. M. A. absorbing vast amounts of knowledge and constantly making the honor and high honor rolls. He then let loose this store of knowledge like an avalanche on the un- guarded cadet corps. His frequent assertive discussions in the well earned him the prestige of being called Mister Authority. This, though, did not dull his aFfable nature nor did it decrease the number of friends he had. Dave was a member of the fabulous Massachusetts aggregation whose famed lost' week-ends will never be forgotten. Also hard to forget will be his efficiency as a cadet officer for he made the boys in his platoon really shine up or face the consequence. Dave's graduation will leave quite an empty space to fill in ranks and cfazses, but the biggest space of them all will occur in our later lives when really good friends are hard to find. ROBERT HARRY COCHS Northridge Road, Peekskill, N. Y. 6 YSUFS Gi P- M- A- StaFf Sergeant '52, Honors l. lf Bob had been a boarding student rather than a commuter, it is quite possible that things would have been a lot livelier on the P. M. A. campus. He was truly the playboy of the class. At any party or social function, Bob could never be counted as among the missing. When not engaged in the routine business of attending classes, Bob's attention was usually devoted to various methods of transportation, with particular emphasis on one flashy red motorcycle and one souped up tan Ford. Many a cadet has envied Bob as he took to the open road after his last class, particularly during the warm spring days. Bob was a familiar sight on the campus for he carried the guidon for Company B for a long time. He was well liked by all his classmates for he had a warm, carefree friendliness, which is sure to help him along the road to later happiness and success. This class is proud to have Bob on its roster. .IAY HAROLD COHEN 350 Central Park West, New York, N. Y. 2 years at P. M. A. Staff Sergeant '52, Yearbook Staff '52, Newspaper Staff '52, Glee Club '51 '52 , . lt took .lay a little while to settle down to work, but once he did the sparks really flew. He deserves all the credit we can give him, for in a very short time this serious-minded boy attained his self-appointed goal-that of making the honor roll. Jay was the most famous member of French incorporated whose amazing feats will remain'hallowed within the walls of the A. B. Although it was only known to a select few, Jay was quite the man around town as far as Central Park was concerned. One glance at his little black book would convince any of his fellow students. Jay also has quite a way with the pen which he hopes will become his obedient slave. We expect and hope he will have unbounded success in all his future undertakings. 26