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

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C L A S S Y OF JANUARY 1952 ln February, i948 we entered St. John's Prep, quaking freshmen. We shall neither for- get Father Cotter's telling us of the difficult task ahead nor how it became reality after the first report card. There are many freshman experiences which are etched vivdly in our memories. They include elevator-pass sales- men and our first march up Fifth Avenue on St. Patrick's Day. Other firsts were the boat- ride, concert, and play of that year. During our Sophomore and Junior years our class gained in both school spirit and in pres- tige. We finally reached the Senior year, the most cherished goal of all St. John's students. lt is this year that we shall relive the most, and probably the event which will be recalled the most often and with the deepest feeling will be the Senior Prom, the pinnacle of our social life at the Prep. The Prom was not only a thrill and experience that will stand out always in our memories, but it was a mirror which re- flected what the Prep had accomplished in the molding of shy green freshmen into natural young men of poise and balance. During this year class 4Bl captured the intramural basket- ball championship with an unbeaten record. This team formed the nucleus of the Senior squad which defeated the Faculty. St. John's lost a great many of her leaders when the men of January '52 came of age to graduate. The baseball squad was sparked by John Powers, Jim Shea, Charley Cheswick, Kevin Dowd, and Danny Lynk who was ac- claimed by the Herald Tribune as the city's most valuable player. Leo Pedlow, Vinny Griffin, Jim Shea, Jim Munroe, Jack Flood, Jack Walsh, Charley Ches- wick, and,Danny Lynk led the gridclers in maintainingftheir high standard of play, their efforts culminating in the greatest victory ever witnessed in the Brooklyn Prep series. Heroes of the basketball team included Jim Murphy, Kevin Dowd, Danny Lynk, Bill Mc- Donald, and Jim Shea. ln other sports Jack Walsh was a mainstay of the Mermen, while the Trackmen included Pat McCarthy, Tom Conway, and Ray Murtha. The key men of the Bowling Team were Ray Kearns, Jack Pellman, and Jack Flood. Remaining classes will find it difficult to fill the vacated shoes of Frank Nicastro, Alex Windorf, Ray Kearns, Cyrus Dolce, Matt Hermes and Bill O'Connell, erstwhile members of the Moore Honor Society. Gerald Kelly directed the Poster Squad while Anthony Wenderoth edited the Red Owl and Greg Geis the Prep Shadows. Our class was ably represented in the Band by Gerry O'Connell, Lou Cartolano, Anthony Giammarino, Howard Boite and Cyrus Dolce. We shall not forget the booming voice of Vinny Griffin who became the first seventh- termer to represent the school in the Hearst Oratorical Contest. Danny Lynk was elected to the Presidency of the Student Council and Vinny Griffin be- came the Vice President. These and many other classmates will long be remembered for their devotion to the Prep and to each other. Joining the alumni we are tinged with a sense of sadness, for we realize that we shall ever long for our days at Prep. We shall always be proud to have been a part of the titanic spirit of St. John's, and we are thankful for the training we have received at the hands of Father Cotter and his most able staff. We therefore, lcmk to the future equipped with learning, developed in character, grounded irrevocably to American principles, and forti- fied inthe knowledge of Gods justice. ze. g

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ROBERT EDMU ND O'MA RA J. V, Football 2, 3, Speech l, 2, 3, 4, Forum 4, Mathematics 4g Moore Honor Society 3, 4, German 3, Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. When anyone speaks of versatile men around the Prep, Bob's name is sure to come up. He participated in athletics, speech and all social affairs. As a pre- med student at Rochester, Bob's success in life is practically insured. JOHN VICTOR VIGORITO French 2, 33 Speech 2, 3, Laboureans 2, 3, 4, Rod Owl 4. The boy with the pepsodent smile and the ever cheering word has earned himself a niche in the hearts of those he went to school with. It his works on committees in the Prep is any precedent for the future his success is assured. 7 i O ROBERT JAMES ROMANELLI Poster Service Squad: French Clubg Intra- murals I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4. Bob the refugee from Ozone Park possesses a competitive spirit in athletics beside being a proficient student. The possessor of a magnetic personality and likable nature we're sure he will reach success. WILLIAM LOUIS WERNER Dance Committee 35 Prom Committee 4, Football 3, 4, Latin Club 3, Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. The future doctor has been a rugged com- petitor on the gridiron. He has been a success throughout his four years at the Prep. Here's hoping the best for big round Bill at N. Y. U. 25 DANIEL JAMES SEERY Biology 2, 3, Physics 4, Spanish 4, Intra- murals I, 2, 3, 4. Dan has been intelligent student during his 4 years at the Prep. His humor and witty remarks have been appreciated by all his friends. Dan is planning to finish his schooling at St. John's College. GEORGE ANTHONY WILSON Band I, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, German 3, Biology Ig Latin 2, 3. A prominent member of the band during his stay at the Prep. George was one of the best liked men in his class. He is a better than average basketball player and he was always at all Prep social affairs. George is sure to be a success in whatever field he enters.

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HOWARD JOHN BOLTE Biology 13 Physics 33 Band l, 2, 3, 4. Hailing from Glendale, Howard has played an important role as a first class clarinetist in the Prep Band. A bright smile and friendly attitude enhance the personality of this genuine Prepster. After graduation he intends to major in History at St. John's U. DONALD PAUL CANCIENNE Physics 3g Library Squad l, 2, 3, 43 Intra- murals 33 Mathematics 43 Student Coun- cil 43 Yearbook 4. During his four years at the Prep, Don has been a valuable aid to the Library. His fondest desire is to receive Holy Orders as a Vincentian Priest. Good luck, and God Bless you Don! BERNARD MICHAEL BYRNE Intramurals l, 2, 3, 4. It was an enjoyable four years here at the Prep that we spent with Byrnie. We wish him luck in his future endeavors. We hope we meet again at future Alumni gatherings. LOUIS THOMAS CARTOLANO Band l, 2, 3, 4. Although Lou is an immigrant from St. Albans he has become well known through his four year stretch in the Band and his participation in all the Prep affairs. Al- though undecided as to his future he will, through his subtle and unassuming way, succeed in whatever he decides upon. 27 Joi-iN NICHOLAS cArARo Intramurals l, 2. Although only in the Prep for two years, Johnny has got right into the swing of things. His friendly nature and cheerful manner have won him many friends at the Prep. Johnny is sure to be a success in his medical career which he plans to start at S. .l. U. CHARLES FRANCIS CHESWICK Baseball l, 2, 3, 43 Football 2, 3, 43 intra- murals l, 2. Likeable Charley has won many friends while at the Prep. He has earned varsity letters for his play both on the Gridiorn as well as on the diamond. Charley's easy going manner is sure to make him a success in the future.