St Johns Preparatory School - Prep Shadows Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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I' 1' - X 1' .,.l4f' Gennaro Bartholomew Barone French 3, Spanish 3, Speech 4, Dance Committee 4, Poster Service 3, Dra- matics 2, 3, 4, Red Owl 2, 3. Despite the fact that Jerry graciously tortured us with his acting ability, he feels that his is not the life of a thespian. Mr. B. will attend St. John's College to study something in general but nothing in particular. I-lave fun, Jerry! Joseph John Barth, Jr. Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, PhYSlCS 31 Riding l, 2. This suave, sophisticated senior has always been the loyal Prepster, attend- ing the school social events and athletic contests. Well known for his likable personality, Mr. Deep-injthe-Roots in- tends to become a dentist. Peter Louis Bartolozzi Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Physics 3. Don't let Pete's quiet disposition fool you. He's really a swell guy. At present, the art of dentistry appeals to him, and he is thinking of starting his studies in St. John's University. Well may fortune smile your way, Pete, and remember, for every one you pull, there's a dollar fee. On our return to the Prep study and the thrill and glory of sports again sent out its clarion call. Pat Marckesano, Frank Sullivan, Harry Condara, Ralph Leonard, Leo Cuccias, Mike Butler, Ownie Kelly, Bobo McTighe, and Bill Murray went out to advance the school's glory on the gridiron. And while the class cheered them on it did not fail to support other interests. To the band went Walter Wood, Ralph Fabrizio, and Al Winham. Little did they know that when they left, our band would be one of the finest scholastic organizations in the city. At the same time, Bob Cirino, Al Pandaleon, Jim Smith, Ace Proce, John Hig- gins, and Al Restaino augmented the staff of the Red Owl . At this time however, we continually fought the arduous battle of the books and looked for- ward eagerly to our first Turkey Day tilt in the classic series with Brooklyn Prep. After the holidays we kept grinding away until fin- ally, late in January, we laid aside the things of the world to undergo the deep and stirring emotions of our first Retreat. A week later we took the final exams. So ended our first year at the Prep. As sophomores we found that the trail of activities and accomplishments became broader and deeper. More and more clubs beckoned and more and more of our number answered the call. Jerry Barone sparked Arsenic and Old Lace to its memorable success, Charlie Cacciabaudo began entertaining the assemblies with his accordion, and Larry Higgins' excel- lent illustrations were making regular appear- ances in the Red Owl. Soon Bill Parry was to enter dramatics and oratory. Bill Burnett plunged into the activities of the yearbook. With curious and mixed emotions we en- tered our Junior year at the Prep. We realized full well that half our life at St. John's was over and but a scant two years remained. We knew that we could not afford to lose time in our studies or our activities. With the greatest pleasure and fiercest pride we watched our bas- ketball team win the Haggerty Trophy for the second consecutive year, saw the Red Owl win first prize in the Columbia contest, and cheered on as our baseball team came in first in the C. H. S. A. A. championship. That fall the football team took every game but one and so crowned a year of glorious success. And then before we knew quite what was go- ing on, it happened. We were Seniors. We had reached the most cherished goal in the best school in Brooklyn, and all the responsibilities and cares and laughs and heartaches and vic- tories and defeats, that always come to those that lead the Prep, were ours. Whatever we did, from that time on, we did it because of the love and loyalty and spirit that St. John's had imbued in us. To all the dances and de- bates and other affairs we had gone as Prep- sters, but now to the wonderful, glamorous Prom we went as Prep-men. She had taken from our minds the delights of children and placed within them the delights of men, and for that she has our constant and deepest grat- itude. All the world's a stage, declared Shake- speare. Augustus, pride of the Caesars, once remarked, Have l played my part well? lf so, then clap your hands, and so, farewell. We, who are leaving the Prep, hope that we too, have played our part well, not only for our- selves, nor for the glory of the playing, but for the glory of St. John's. lf so, then fare- well, and remember always that we who have received from others' hands a glorious tradi- tion, have endeavored to preserve it and to pass it on to you as untarnished as it was when first we seized it. Do you likewise.

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George William Allen Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4, Physics 3, 4. That handsome brute, the spark plug of the class, is leaving the Prep, and with him go the friendly quips which have kept us laughing for four years. We hate to see him go, but he takes with him our best wishes for success. Sebastian Benedict Aiello Intramurals l, 2, 3, 45 Camera 35 Physics 3. Sea Bass has afforded us four years of fun and laughs, so much so that in our early days we were suspicious lest we be the object of his glee. We hope he doesn't laugh so muchg the boss or the blonde might not understand him as we do. 28 William Arthur Allers lntramurals l, 2, Swimming i, 2, 3, 4. ls it a whale? ls it a submarine? No, it's Allers coming down the stretch to win the breast-stroke event for S.J. P. Bill has carved a notch in our memories, not only for his swimming prowess, but for good fellowship as well. Simone Joseph Amato Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4g French 3, Physics 3, Riding 2. Sam will long be remembered in the annals of the Prep for his originality, and his monstrous black sedan. He will receive his collegiate training at Long island University. Haw of Qmamq 7749 WITH a grinding of emotional gears and a tugging of heart strings, we reverse the lens and look back over the past four years. l-low fast the time has slipped by, swirling us along down the pathway of life without our realizing it! lt seems as though it were only a few months ago that, graduating from our parochial schools, we answered with awe and respect the beckoning of Brooklyn's stately gueen. . How strange it was at firstgto enter the swift and tossing current of Prep activities. From the very beginning we realized that St. John's, was fargdiffferent, tar mightier'thanQ other schools and so we strove tofgive herthe best we had, the i best we could possibly do. Without waiting for a precious year to Slip by, Dan Keenan, Frank Graham, John Hicks, John McShane, and Rudy Yandoli gave up their leisure time, train-,g ing diligently in order to meet the standardofthe baseballhand. basketball teams. At the same time others, primed themselves forrcoming activities. And come they did, for hardlya month. i or two later the dramatic society convened and .Vinny Garofalofq heeded the call. Scarcely four months afterwards the biggest w Prep social event of the Spring term arrived and forthe t.ii..rstf'i5 time in our lives we found ourselves among the happy, eXu?+i berant Prepsters bound for Rye Beach. We danced, and sang 4 and sported in the midst of the numerous,activities,l enjoyingj each other's company and laying the foundations of Prep life r and Prep friendships. That evening on the trip homelwe .,i, stopped briefly, reflected, and knew in fullithe satisfactiionsn that come from being lOO per cent St. John's and partici? U pating in heractivities. y , 4 4 i 4 4 . J With ever-increasing speed-the incidents of our new drama of life had passed and finally, on thegfiiftlf1,0f June,,we finished y our last exam and brought down the curtain for the close of 1 the first act. 4 I l 4

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Richard Walford Browne lntgamurals I, Z, 3, 4g Biology Dick has gained a reputation for friendliness and naive wit. Pour- ing intramural baskets through the hoop and supporting Prep social and athletic affairs have won him many steadfast ad- mirers. Dick will try for a B.A. degree at St. John's College. I Charles Francis Cacciabaudo Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, Boatride Committee 25 Dance Committee Ij Basketball I, 2. We all know Charley as the Hi- bernian who played his accor- dion at the St. Patrick's assem- bly. St. Albans claims this tal- ented musician and accom- plished basketball player. His good nature, ability, and gener- osity with time will give' him the green light to success in St. John's College. Eugene Thomas Battjer Intramurals l, 2, Physics 3. Winning friends kept Gene very busy during his stay at St. .Iohn's. This quiet, reserved Prepster has always kept his marks way up there, making him a favorite of the faculty as well as of the students. Gene is not certain about the future, gut anything looks good from ere. Henry Michael Bradbury Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, Latin I, Physics 3, Student Council 4, Prom Committee 4. ff I Bear Looking Henry- the man .with the neat- Quest haircut in town.,will ,be re- memberedfor his iocular cam-, paign speech. As trueand ami-I able a friend as ,hejis a student, he willIcontin'ue his education ar Sty Jjohnfs ,Universityr ' ' Michael John Butler Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, Math 35 Dance Committee 4, Foot- ball 3, 4. I 1, 2 Q ' i,i.oiuIqegf, andgywiifigsf ' active 1social'solicitorQ and the Eossessoidof ,a radiant. sense of 'urnor,. Mike' played center on theWfootbIall squadfor two sea- sons.'II1Alwa'ys, a whizwin Math, 'lthisrfloyalf son of St. John's, hopes to zbeeome' an. accountant' after completing his' course at St, Johr1's University. , , Francis Joseph Byrne Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. Although many are deceived by his shyness, Frankie's friends know him to be the possessor of an engaging personality. A refugee from Springfield Gar- dens, Frankie is uncertain about the future, but any prediction on our part could be nothing but bright. I William Joseph urnett Physics 3, Speech 4, Stage Com- mittee 4, Prep Shadows 4. ' Most Sophisticated ,3 An otherwise sophisiicaie, thisl ii well-dIressedfI Prepster occasion-I ally' gives' out ,with a timelyi , p aisanterie during Frenchw class which would startle theg French',Academy. Bill intends to,j goin search of his million viaj St. J,ohn's College. 1 ,A Jeremiah J. Callaghan Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, Biology I Spanish 3, Glee Club If Cath olic Action I. I I ,Class iPa iariei.an.iI.i I ,This Isitver-tonguecl and Iguicl- witted Flatbush' policitianfis er Cleared by allwhor know' himLfgF -Honor Roll regular, hepwill 'a rways bej remembered as 1'tl rsamexoimeir- , 1 ' 30