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

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BRENDAN 0'Rl0RDAN tries to find a bare spot on the cluttered bulletin board for the dance poster he wants to hang. 'K u bf' Awiirvml f iii ' r ' 1 so-: r v i' .A Fam' .X V r x 1 . - I I E' GOING OVER some returns on pre-dance tickets are Seniors Thomas McGucken and John Rowland. PATRICK LEAVY TELLS a frustrating tale of his experience behind the Coke counter to fellow worker John Johnson after the second dance. AFTER A MEETING held to prepare for the third Rice dance, four hard-working committeemen clown for the cameraman. That's Anthony DiConciliis showing John Flynn how to get that Windsor knot in his tie. Looking on are Alphonse Szigethy and Joseph Farro. Part of committee's work which they enioyed most was visiting local girls' schools to advertise the dances. PHILIP SASSO DISCOVERS that he's in charge of the microphone set-up down at Power during the dance. Looking on are Robert Hagan and Charles Fitzgerald. The Power gym proved an ideal location for the dances since it was convenient to all subways. THREE MEMBERS of the Dance Committee catch Brother St. .Iohn for a brief moment before school to go over a few last minute changes. They are James Tracey, Philip Sasso and Patrick Leavy. As moderator, Brother did a great deal of work and all of the worrying for the five dances. my R 1. 3 R.. K 1 . 3 ' V P- M:

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THE DANCE COMMITTEE for this year was the largest, most active in years. They are: Left to Right-First Row: Walter Hamilton, Charles Fitlgerald, Robert Hagan, Edward Thompson, Patrick leavy, James Moolick, James McGlynn, Michael Burke. Second Row: Peter Nee, William Dollard, Edward Flynn, Joseph Cotroneo, Frank Malaney, Anthony Garvey, Joseph Celli, Philip Sasso. Third Row: James Scarry, Brendan LOOKING OVER THE ASSIGNMENT sheet given them by Brother St. John are committeemen Anthony Garvey, Joseph Celli, James McGlynn and Frank Malaney. Membership on the Dance Committee gave a Senior a certain prestige. O'Riordan, John Flynn, Jeremiah O'CaIlaghan, John Rowland, Thomas McGucIcen, Anthony DiConciliis. Fourth Row: Joseph Farro, Henry Cunningham, Richard Collins, James Tracey, John Johnson, John McCabe, Vito Peragino, William Heinz, Alphonse Szigethy. Many of the above were active on the Prom Committee, too. The llance Uommittee The Dance Committee sponsored one of the most successful social seasons in recent years. Largely through the efforts ofthe group's modera- tor, Brother St. John, the committee was able to secure the use of the beautiful Power gymnasium for the dances. Five well-planned dances were held during the year. They were well attended and most students clamored for more. Despite the tact that atten- dance was limited to Ricemen and Powerites as far as the male element was concerned, the gym was crowded for every dance. Funds derived from the dances were used towards financing the yearbook and for purchas- ing a tape recorder for the school's public speak- ing groups. The experienced committeemen also lent their talents to the organization of the annual Senior Prom. The hard-working group deserves much credit for the fine iob of organizing, adver- tising, decorating, and, of course, sweeping up in the wee hours of the morning after the dances.

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SAXOPHONE TRIO of Robert McKenna I2-42l, William Gillan I2-Sli and Gerald Gallagher ll-44l practice their part from the beginner's band book. The music books were geared for an entire band so that students could play as a group from the start. The ew llice Rand THREE MUSICIANS engage in some wishful thinking. Trying on the band uniforms which they will wear next year are James Harrison il-45l and twin brother John Harrison II-41I and Stephen Oberheim I2-5'll. The colorful green and gold uniforms have been carefully stored until ready for parade. THE TRUMPET SECTION of the band made rapid progress since some had had a little experience. These students are Robert Steiner I2-42l, John Harrison ll-41l, James Harrison l1-45l, Stephen Oberheim i2-Sll, William Whelan l2-Sll, Allen Bellel i2-Sll and Raymond Figueroa I3-54l. Most of the instruments were the property of the school and students paid a small rental fee for them. Over S350 was spent in reconditioning the instrumervs and the rental costs barely covered this. Instruction was free. Next year's rental money will go towards the purchase of new equipment to enlarge the band, particularly the bass section. 5s 2