Power Memorial Academy - Power Yearbook (New York, NY)

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nv v w J , ' .f FILLING OUT TUITION SLIPS will keep these boys busy for a little while. W. Martin agrees as he looks up for the cameraman. 507 THE YD Y A PECTACULAR CLASS The boom cameras towered ominously as their shadows were caught by the multi-watt kleig lights that illuminated center Stage to its fullest capacity. The years of preparation that had been spent were about to see their culmination tonight. The studio technicians and crew members stood tense and all eyes were on that cubical on the wall as it lighted the words on the air . At once the maestro lifted his baton and the orchestral overture began. The announcer virily proclaimed that 'tThe Anyday Spectacular was on the air and immediately all eyes Were fixed on the stars of this kaleidoscopic array of art, the junior class of 507. At 8:30 the first act of the SO7 troupe commences with a French revue under the able direction of Brother O7Sullivan. Here the artistry of the conjugation and idiom are displayed. Next on the bill is Mr. Burns and his intermediate algebra act, which these juniors perform to perfection. The group keeps a steady pace through Brother Ryan's Religion, Brother Power's English and Mr. Keenan's World History. The suitable pro- duction number of Mr. Haczynski's American History brings 507's iirst act to a thrilling climax. Curtain time for the second act is 1:15 and the spotlight shifts to Activities Showcase where the polyphonic tones of glee clubber Gene Keeler and the bubbling medleys of band members Vincent Cullinan and Don Wilson can be heard. While Bob Zemaitis recites a selection from his literature in the 'Power' '56 g Bob McDermott, Assistant Sports Editor for the Purple and Gold, describes the court and diamond style of baseball and bas- ketball whiz, Dennis McCarthy and home plate heroes, Mike Fox and Bill Reddy. The curtain descends with the critic's wild ovation for the academic ability and showmanship of class 507. Shui, LEAVING FOR HOME AFTER SCHOOL R. Thompson leaves by the exit followed by friends-C. Cunningham, D. Keane and P. Dollinger. NOW, IN THIS SECTION OF FRANCE is where a lot of that French wine is made. D. McKeever gives his opinion of French Winery. r MYSTERY NOVEL, OR ADVENTURE STORY? W. Morrissey and I. Early seem to be having a hard time making a selection in the library.

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CLASS 506: KFront rowj: F. DeStefano, R. Warren, P. Kain, J. Agius, J. Strack, R. Cornell. f2nd rowj: I. Flood, K. Kelly, J. Haynes, J. Hanney, P. Donagher, T. Cummings. Missing: B. Toal. 506 ROCKS to the rhythm supplied by Les Cinq Oiseaux g a group formed by Brother Weigand. J. McKeefe and B. Toal head the choral group in the background in tune to H0ffman's drumming. STARVING STUDENTS of Power stock up on assorted sweets before leaving for their homes. STROLLING THRO GH 506 VVhen they finally decide to erect a me- morial shrine to junior class 506-which they really should do soon-your journey through it will probably be something like this: entering through a celestial arbor of roses, you walk down Brother O,Neill Lane until you come to the plaque lettered '506 in neat characters. just beyond this is the Flood Monument, dedicated to Joe Flood who played both varsity basketball and baseball. There is a lot more to seeg so onward to the Walsh-Warren, varsity aquamen. Now down Inzerillo Road to Beirne's Alley. This is in memory of those intramural bowlers-Mike Keatingf jim- my Beirne, Mel Kenny and John Strack. Then down a winding path to the Donohue Bridge. As you sit and meditate on this quiet, restful spot your mind travels back to the time when Frank Angelino was a school debator and john Brown wrote for the yearbook. As you start out, refreshed fully, trying to reawaken your senses, more nostalgia envelopes you with the next sight in view-the Toal Memorial. With a deep sigh you read this inscription, engraved be- neath the statue of a sleeping figure: Dedicated to Brian Toal who once said, the race is not always to the swift. Ah Brian . . . Strolling along Donagher- DeStefano Drive, you come upon Cornell Circle. This tranquil spot is reserved to commemorate all catechism teachers. On again, past the McKeefe Fountains, down Ostling Drive, and there it is. A sob catches your throat as you read, scrawled and en- shrined forever in cement, 'tFrank Sposato was here. Another sigh of emotion bursts forth as you spy the one and only pic- ture of Angelo DeVagno smiling, it's all just too much. Sobbing unashamedly, you rush past that room, consecrated by the blood, sweat, tears and laughs of a noble group. Walsh, Warren, Toal, Strack, Flood and McKeefe. They will live forever. K 36