St Johns University - Yearbook (Queens, NY)

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HENRY W. ARACHTINGI, B.S. Glee Club l, 2, 3, Roger Bacon 2, 3, 4, Stamp Club 2, 3, 45 American Chemical Society 4g Hazing Com- mittee 2, French Club 4. Here on a scholarship, Hank has finished his academic work in three years and now looks forward to a career in science. While at St. John's, however, he didn't lose himself in his chem books, but could be found discussing anything from bonds to blondes. His biggest thrill here was topping the Dean's list in Fresh- man year. JOSEPH J. ARENA, B.S. Roger Bacon 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, American Chemi- cal Society 4. Joe is another ot the small class of boys who mash molecules . A Chemistry major, Joe ex- pects to follow his brother's foosteps into the Industrial Chemistry field. His quiet, industrious attitude and unassuming personality have helped him immeasurably in amassing a solid, substan- tial four years at St. John's. Orchestra l, French Club 3, Soph Frosh Dance Com mittee lg intramural Basketball l, 2. A happy combination of scholarly ability and social amenability has distinguished Mike as a fine Catholic College graduate. lt cannot be doubted that he will be a credit to whatever field he endeavors.

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JOHN J. AEPPLI, B.S. American Chemical Society 3, 4, Pre-Med Society 4, Glee Club 4. An attypical Biology major, John evinced an equal interest in all his other studies, paramount among these being his avid delving into the realm of scholastic philosophy. His professors will always remember him for his pertinent questions, and his friends for carrying on this question after class time. DONALD G. ALDRIGE, B.A. Intramurals l, 2, 35 French Club 3. Rather a quiet and unassuming fellow while at St. John's, Don made sure he didn't put any- one out and managed to escape entanglements. He leaves many friends who will miss him sin- cerely. FRANK AQUILA, B.S. Roger Bacon 3, 45 Catholic War Veterans '2, 3, 4, American Chemical Society 3, 4, Pre-Med Society 4. Those of us who know Frank well realize that we have in our company a steady and depend- able friend. Having had many fine experiences with the U. S. Army intelligence Service in ltaly, Frank came home to settle down to the task of preparing himself to study medical science and in this, we might add, he has done rather well.

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JAMES P. ATTRIDGE, A.B. 'Intramural Basketball I. Another English major, Jim is expected to exhibit his wares as a teacher. The elder brother of the St. John's Attridge family, he possesses a keen mind and the necessary perseverance to insure success. One of his many accomplish- ments has been the gaining of a host of friends while at the Wigwam. JEREMIAH J. ATTRIDGE, B.A. Sigma Tau Alpha I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Softball I, 2, 3. Jerry is one fellow the Indian is proud to number among its sons. He exemplifies all that a St. John's man should be, both a good friend and a Christian gentleman. With his unmatched personality and fine singing voice he is a credit to his royal Celtic forefathers. Soph Frosh Hop Dance Committee 2 French Club 35 Glee Club, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4, Intramural Basketball 3, 4. X is one of the vast horde of St. John's Prep alumni roaming our sacred halls. Easily one of the best dressers in the school, he pre- sents a dashing Latin appearance which abso- lutely floors the lyou'll pardon the expressioni opposite sex.