Rice High School - Edmundian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Back Row, Heir to rightl: Ierry O'Con- ner, Leonard Williams, Iohn Donahue, Iohn Molyneaux, Patrick Callahan. Front Row: Ronald Smith, Christopher Boland, Patrick Coffey, Richard Dillon. Ililllll li TEAMS The Rice debating society had a very suc- cessful year. Our senior teams were among the strongest in the city, while our soph- omores show great promise for next year. Rice is a member of the Catholic Forensic League and is very active in its debating tournaments. The team participated in the Back Row, Ileft to rightl: Scanlan, Iohn Melven, Pat- rick Callahan, Ierry O'Connor, Iohn Molyneaux, Leonard Williams, Edward Wilson. Front Row: Patrick Irish Christian Brothers Tournament and the Catholic Forensic League Tournaments. Sev- eral of our public speakers were heard over the radio on the C.F.L. programs, and we were represented in the Iournal-American oratorical contest, besides taking part in var- ious symposia and panel discussions. Coffey, Richard Dillon, Ronald Smith, Iohn Donohue, Christopher Boland.

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Left to right: Iames Whitfield, Christopher Boland, Donald Fay and Raymond Dickey. THE llllllllll STAFF Our modern library is of great aid to stu- dents engaged in research work for term papers and reference works. Its primary use is for the pupils' own personal enjoyment, as there.is a large selection of novels and bio- graphical works. The volumes are replaced as soon as they are damaged and new books are constantly being added. The library is under the capable management of Bro. Long. assisted by Christopher Boland, Rm. 442, Iames Whitfield 454, Donald Fay 246, and Raymond Dickey 241. IHI BAHIC lIlIIB Wherever the sons of Erin traverse they have brought with them the faith and culture of their motherland. No small wonder then that we find in Rice a large representation of Irish-American boys eager to learn the language of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, and to show their prowess in Gaelic football, and in the history and literature of their fore- fathers. Our boys will be well represented this year at the Peis and the Aeridheacht and the football team has reached a peak beyond all expectations. ERIN GO BRAGH Library Stafi Gaelic Club Top Row, Ileft to rightl: Michael Doolley, Bernard Cushing, Dennis Teane, Iohn Harrington, Harold Sullivan. Seated: Thomas Cunning- ham, Michael Clancy, Kevin Lynch, Thomas Heery, IGIIIBI Murry, Gerard Boyle.

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I ' V F I ft ll 1 -3 94.1.3 At right is pictured the Prom committee enioying the fruits of their tireless efforts. Standing fleft to rightl: Peter McKerna:n, William Ferguson, Iames MacCullough, Ronald Smith, Raymond Finer, William Dooner. Seated: Eileen O'Connor, Ioan Crowley, Ioan Smith, lean Kerr, Lucille Thompson, Barbara Kenton. 1950 PRIIM On Thursday evening, April 27, l95U, the Senior Promenade was held in the Coconut Grove of the Park Sheraton Hotel. Mark Towers, popular orchestra leader, provided the music. An exceptionally well- prepared menu was served. Several members of the faculty were present. lt was generally felt that the selection of the Park Sheraton was a happy one and that the occasion left many with memories that will last a lifetime. The air of excitement, which could compare fav- orably with night club surroundings, had reached its peak at the Prom! Should old acquaintance be for- got was the understood motto of the Prom. The girls with their handsome, debonaire escorts mingled freely with the faculty present at this momentous affair. 1950 Prom Committee has a last-minute get-together before the record-breaking Prom, fleftto rightl: B. Mcllerncm, I. McCullough, R, Finer, W, Ferguson, W. Dooner. R. Smith couldn't make the meeting! Z'