St Johns University - Yearbook (Queens, NY)

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MICHAEL W. CASTORO, B.A. Intramural Basketball and Softball 2, 3, 4. Mike's cheerful countenance was a familiar landmark at H75 Lewis . His humorous anec- dotes added much to college life, and his gener- osity won for him a host of friends. A good player on the hardwood court, Mike now leaves for the field of law, in which he will. undoubtedly succeed. DONALD F. CASTELLI, B.A. , f French Club 3, 4. Rather a quiet fellow while at St. John's Don won many friends with his pleasing person- ality. E GIRARD J. CEVASCO, B.A. Jerry, an earnest student, pleases the activi- ties of St. John's by attending many social func- tions. Our man, active without activities by his name, has carried the weight of his education by working after school hours to maintain him- self. His intentions are to teach and to marry Janet Frank, Miss PAS of l948. 28

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ANTHONY V. CAMPBELL, B.S. Track l, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, Student Coach 2, Cross Country l, 2, 3, 4, Torch 3, Vincentian 3, French Club 3. Tony's studies at St. John's were interrupted by three years service in the Air Corps, but he made up for lost time on his return by re- organizing the track team after its wartime suspension. Tony will be long remembered at St. John's tor the tremendous energy, great abil- ity, and never-failing perseverance. Philosophy Club 4, The Poster Guild 4, American Chemical Society 4. lt does not take many words to illustrate the traits that make Peter an asset to his school and friends. Pete's character is not one of superficialities, but rather one made up of fundamental ideas ot life in all phases. These assets are very loosely used in our modern so- ciety, but in our friend, they are tultilled to the very essence. Lyceum 4, Crusade Society 2, French Club 3 Intra- mural Basketball, Softball Referee 2, 3, 4. Sincere and conservative, Tom returned from the Navy determined to help youngsters via the teaching profession. Excelling in C. W. V. leadership in Queens County and Catholic action amongst collegians, he combines healthy ath- letics with worthy intellectual pursuits.

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GUS L. CHIAPPISI, B.S. Pi Alpha Sigma l, 2, 3, 4, French Club l, 2, Pre-Med Association lg Philosophy l. A retiring young scientist, Gus has proved himself as friendly and sincere over the coffee cups as he is exacting and tireless over the microscope. We heartily recommend him to the Medical Profession. JAMES J. CICCHETTI, B.S. Soph-Frosh Hop Committee l, 2, Hazing Committee 2, Intramurals 2, 3, Crusade Society. El Circulo Espanol 3, 4, Philosophy Club 3 4, El Mensajero 3. The more unfortunate of our scholastic crew always found it a good policy to sit next to Matty when the going got rough, for here is a perfect blend of student and sport. He acquired knowledge, we acquired a friend. 29 Jimmy is one of our musically-minded stu- dents having tickled the ivories with two dance bands during his four-year stay at St. John's. His friendly personality and winning smile won for him numerous friends. Optometry is Jim's chosen profession and, with his deter- mined view to success, we can see nothing but Great Expectations in the future.