St Johns University - Yearbook (Queens, NY)

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lt seemed that adoption into the family entailed quite a number of unusual antics. All right, we said like sports, we'll go along with these people. So, donned as propellered little ,boys and rag-a-muffined girls, we pranced about for hazing. And after meet- ing such of these middle-men as Frank DiMartini, Audrey Murray and Jackie Sweeney, a great majority of us were ready to rebel, to quit, to bid a not-too-fond adieu to UC. However, we stuck it out, and after Burying the Hatchet on the Friday night of that horrible week, we were glad. Not only could we recog- nize each other, but those vague greetings of a few days past turned into hearty signs of friendliness when we met our co-sufferers and recalled Bill Fenwick and Pat Muldoon as our best dressed hazers or Joe West- man and Dee Moran as the best sports. We even knew some of the upperclassmen and felt a creeping sense of being not just anyone, but someone in UC. We as a class first hit the News headlines this month with our elections. The tall and short of it? lt was just that way: Sal Agro became our first prexy and John Quinn the scrawniest veep ever. Marge Labdon was voted our secretary and Bill Fenwick, student council delegate. Margaret Barbera B.S. Biology Franklin K. Lane High School Delta Kappa Deltag Biology Seminarg Gens Romana. Marge is a science major with an unscientific tropism for Elizabeth Barrett Browning poetry and Puccini Operas. Those mad earrings and a special weak spot for law students are special traits of Marge alone. lf there isn't a new rhumba step to learn, she'll settle for a listen to other people's problems-followed by a philosophical dis- cussion with Marie, Irene or Joy. Marge includes in her plans work in Bacteriology while pursuing a graduate de- gree, then biological research. Joseph J. Barra Philosophy-Speech Saint John's Preparatory Indian Society: Chorus: Concert Choir: Fencing Clubf The Gaels, Intramurals: Radio Workshopg Stagersg St. John's News: Chief Photographer I95l-52g 1952 INDIAN: Photography Editor: i953 INDIAN: Photographer Editorg THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955: Photography Editor. Whenever we heard . . . an A flat coming on . . . we knew that chorister Joe was present, try- ing to prove that he was a baritone-and not just another frustrated tenor. A conscientious intra- mural player and professional-like photographer for yearbooks and the paper, his major was picking out a major. Those volcanic eruptions emitted from lO0l evidenced Joe's role as Indian Trouble Maker, 1953-54-55. But other roles calling for acting, singing and directing gave all UC proof of his real talents-and though not many knew of it, the sword-play, so well done in Cyrano, owed its success to his coaching. ln the past and in the future, dreams of replacing Alfred Drake and put- ting his Cisitalia in working order fill Joe's mind. 27

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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.

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QT 8 Will 7 1951 Bound together by these six short weeks of co-activity, our class initiated its four year span of doing. From plans laid the month before, we set out in November for our first blow out, a party at St. Boniface Hall on Election Eve. While the beer flowed in the background fin harmony with the musicl, we played some silly get acquainted dancing games. Amazingly enough, we got acquainted! And on one of the many pillars in the room, someone had tacked a list of the names of the freshman girls with the intention that our gal- lant freshman males should make sure the females were properly escorted home. So, with Bill Keane's car packed, to the breaking point, each girl was delivered safe and sound. It was during this first November that we were introduced to another of UC's traditions: the dec contest. We were stunned at the store of talent floating around the school, and applauded in unanimous agreement when Elinor Heiner copped first prize. Some of our fellow frosh like Pete Donovan, Marge Sullivan, Arlien Brumit, Bob O'Shea and Joan McCabe caused raised eyebrows too, when they took this opportunity to exhibit their dramatic prowess in the auditorium of St. Vincent's Home. Raqmond Warren Batt B,A, English Brooklyn Preparatory Indian Societyg Student Council: Delegate 7953-54, Co-Chairman-Athletic Com- mittee l953-54g N.F.C.C.S.g Le Circle Francaisg Debate Clubg Intramurals, Radio Workshopg Speech Club: St. John's News: Sports Editor i952-53-54, Editor-in-Chief i954-555 THE JOHNSONIAN 7955: Sports Editorg Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Not merely another editor of a college paper, but a real and talented journalist, Ray was the reason and guiding hand behind the work-filled idea of putting the St. John's News weekly-and its culmination in an All-American dating. He was a 5 A.M. commuter from way out on the Island who performed his all-day, all- night newspaper tasks in a professional, polished and necessary efficient manner. Newsday had the fortune of monopolizing most of this Who's Who's spare time since the end of junior year and rewarded this budding Hearst with more than 75 bylines to date. But Ray is not only a talented individualg he has the make-up of a leader and an honestly real person. When he sat down to knock off the sports section, THE JOHNSONIAN staff, with a sigh of relief that this section was in the best of hands, said with the rest of the school: Okay, Chief! -30 Barbara E. Becker . B.A. Social Studies Academy of the Holy Angels Radio Workshop: Stagers. This rabid O'Connellite is perhaps the only make- up artist allergic to'make-up. Barbara has the perfect voice for quelling any sixth grade ,riot which might arise. She is a true Sophist with a tendency towards sarcasm in humor and a pain- fully honest manner. Her debutante air and one raised eyebrow accompany her to the cafeteria for her drink-coffee, talk-about-anything sessions. She is a real sincere buddy to all. An August wedding with the rest of the crowd will be the high point of the future.