St Johns University - Yearbook (Queens, NY)

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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.

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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 E. BANFIELD, B.A. Minute Men l, 2g Crusade Society 1, 25 Bronx- Manhattan Club 2, French Club 2, Intramural Basket- ball l, 2, Softball 1, 2, Football 2. Jack was a student at St. John's before the war. After a stay in the service he came back for his degree. One ot the main fixtures at all St. John's basketball games, Jack is a hard- working student, as well as an authority on lrish singers and dancers. DOMINICK R BARBARO, B.A. Philosophical Society 2, 3, 4, President 2. Take a daily diet of Arthur Murray, add a dash of philosophy, serve with a well worn dance floor and you have Dom. l-le loves to trip the light fantastic and it is his contention that dancing brings out your hidden personality traits. This self-styled terpsichorean-philosopher intends to enter the public relations field. May he glide through this with as much ease and skill as he does over the dance tloor. RICHARD J. BARNETT, B.A Intramural Basketball 3, 4, Softball 3, 4. Dick's boyish smile and sartorial elegance make him a standout personality about the school. His complacent, natural attitude en- deared him to many. As he goes through law school we know his amiable qualities will soon be acknowledged and will aid him towards his goal.