St Johns University - Yearbook (Queens, NY)

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Claudio Leah Allen B.A. The Mary Louis Academy Lambda Chi, Catholic Action: Stagers. Claudia is distinguished as the Senior who played two different roles Cone male, one femalei in the Stager production of Cyrano de Bergerac. With a pepper-and-salt disposition, she spends her spare time sleeping or horseback riding. Unforgettable also are Claudia's one day diets and her pet German classes with Professor Albrecht. She has the one and only incomparable tone of voice when she comes out with, Oh Gee-l don't know- well-. Frances Alessi B.A. English Grover Cleveland High School Frances, night owl of the School of Commerce, and then of University College, switched her talents to day-time endeavors for her last year at UC. The diversity of her interests is reflected in the fact that her favorite courses were American Lit and Integrated Science. Ranking high on her list of instructors are Professor Hughes and Norton. Frances' quiet friendliness and understanding will no doubt go well with her future plans to teach elementary school. the Deanli or another classmate, and even more vaguely came to realize that we were here to stay. With program sheet in hand, we stumbled about from class to class. It was hard to admit, but it was new and thrilling to be a real college Joe or co-ed. And the branch of the Automat we found outside the lounge was certainly a novelty -a novelty that is, until a few of our precious dimes and quar- ters were lostl But once we began to get the feeling that we just might like the institution, a wild horde of madmen, akin to the cannibals they write stories about, stormed into our lives. They called themselves sophomores lwe later had many, many other names for themi and, led by Dick Lamantia, went on to tell us that a real, down-to-earth assimilation to the UC family lthey would be our intermediariesi was next on our list of musts. MP' 41 - Amedeo J. Amendolci B,S, Chemistry Brooklyn Preparatory Biology Seminarg Chemistry Seminar, Chorus,' Fencing Clubg Gens Romana: President i953-54. A Chem major who plans on graduate work in Biology, Amedeo has shown a surprising interest in such non- scientific things as intense language study, poetry and especially the fine points of fencing. Conservative- in dress and uncompromising in his attitudes-aesthetic, he leaves us with confused memories of the Radiethesia Circle and notions of Weltanschauung.

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Rosemcirq Ann Abbcite B.A. English-Social Studies St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Squaw Society: Biology Seminar: The Gaels. Rosie, aspiring future chairlady-of-the-Board for Martin's Department Store, is a party necessity. Along with an avocation as an amateur Dorothy Dix, she works as treasurer of l.S.O.l. and is known to her friends to be vivacious-but to a degree. A really happy girl with a deep sense of values, she plans to teach grammar school. When it comes to quotable quotes, you can always de- pend on Rosemary for her very own, I feel fun-ney. to 1951 Salvatore Vincent Agro B,A, English School of Industrial Art Johnscnian Society: President i953-54: Student Council: Secretary-Treasurer i952-53, Vice President i954-55: Student-Faculty Committee 7954-55: Class President l95l-52-53, Delegate i954-55, Chorus: The Gaels, Los Hispanos: St. John's News: 1954 INDIAN: Business Manager, THE JOHNSONIAN 1955: Business Manager: Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Personality plus personality plus personality ad infinitum: simply Sal. But right from the start, we knew this boy Agro was not only personaIity. As our Frosh prexy, he flouted tradition by being the only freshman ever to be elected to a second term presidency. His repeat performance popped up again as the year- book's two year Big Chief Money-Getum! His Break his arm and he'll give us an ad! soon became the battle cry of the Good Book. Whether it be winning a dance contest, running the Prom or just reviving a party, it was all the same story these past four years: do something perfect the first time and better the second. Destined to the most popular English teacher ever, his cry, Elmo is NOT my son! still tickles our funny bones. The traditional unlimited energy all entering college stu- dents seem to possess was not a scarce commodity in our fresh- man class in September of l95l. Just to satisfy this spirit, St. John's University, University College had a prepared pre- liminary orientation program which' was to serve as the formal introduction to our four yea-r stay. . , After two days of mental wrestling to decide into which of those infinite blanks we should place our little black marks, whatever qualms or fears we had about this new college life certainly took a back seat. At -the very-leastQ5we were numb- and ready for practically anything that the twelve story building on Schermerhorn Street had to offer us. But whether or not we knew exactly what it meant, we were orientated: each of us vaguely recognized a fellow greenhorn, kind of vaguely man- aged to mutter a greeting to Father Pando lwe knew he was

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wet fosi Jeohhe Elizabeth Arcigoho B.A. ' English Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Delta Kappa Delta: Chorusg Gens Romana. Cheerful, loquacious and bubbly describe Jeanne. She divides her extra-time energies among DKD, the Gens and Chorus. An English major who liked Modern Drama and Biology, Jeanne's alibity to talk with raised eyebrows and flying hands makes it a chore for anyone to get near enough to hear her conversation. Along with her varied haircuts, floppy hats and big eyes, we'll always recall her words, lt's all part of my new personality. Edward Joseph Ahslocih B.A. History Ed is one of University College's representatives in New York's Finest. This police officer-student is especially fond of Professor Beuermann and his History courses. He can usually be found at home in the company of his wife and daughter, and no doubt would be calling out: Vera, where's this? A pleasant disposition marks Ed's per- Dciul Joseph Boqhcisco B.A. Mathematics Brooklyn Preparatory This transfer student from Holy Cross has become the biggest single supporter of the telephone com- pany with his calls to his wife, Joan. Paul has a smile for everyone-and an unofficial timeclock for the profs to remind them that the period is vver. He is perfectly happy staying at home with can and Paul Jr., and telling us all l don't be- 26 eve it. His characteristic sport shirts matching a pleasant, casual attitude will be part of his equip- ment as a future actuary. sonality. He expects to study law at night after graduation.