Villanova Preparatory School - Villanovan Yearbook (Ojai, CA)

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Senior DENNY RICHARD BARNARD Ventura, California Age I7 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. l Denny is not so tall, but size does not stand in the way of his being one of the more important members of the Class of '47. He is one of our day hops. We have been impressed with certain accomplishments acquired through the years by our good friend, Denny. In fact with almost bated breath we are awaiting some serious publications by him on various topics of value and interest to many, publications on such topics as Hitch-hiking Scientifically Explained. The Geography of the Ojai-Ventura Region. As a protege and foil for Father Garrett his services have been invaluable in the dissemination of elementary scientific knowledge. Besides being a good student, he is a baseball artist of renown. And of course we must not forget his skill with the ivories-on the key- board. Someday, if his turn of mind takes him to ranching, the family prefer- ence, we expect him to be the greatest rancher in the county. Our best wishes to Denny! 'z 'Z' 'I' In everything he does Cnr Denny puts his all- Hard work and claeerfnlness Vlfill keep friends at his call. E211

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i beniur DONALD IACOB BACKE Saticoy, California Age 18 Basketball 3, 4. Football 3, 4. Baseball 3. Don Backe, one of the mighty day hops, has been purring over from Saticoy to us for two years now. ln that time his quiet humor and never-failing courtesy as well as his fun-loving nature have gained him regard and respect in the eyes of all at Villanova. On the football field he once came near dying literally for Villanova. But he lived to feature in many victories for his Alma Mater. This recuperative angle of his nature is evident in all Don does. ln Saticoy or else- where his honest friendliness is sure to win him large success. We'll always remember, Don! 'Q' '5' 'Q' He's greateneal Villanovcfs fame ln sports of every kinolg We're sure he'll win life's fast game- For here's a man who knows his mind. E201

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l Qeninr FRANCOIS RENE BIANE Ontario, California Age I7 Basketball 2, 3, 4. Football 4. Lariat Club 2, 3. 1 If anyone wants proof of the old adage 'fgood things come in small pack- ages we show him Rene. Though with us now a full three years Beanyi' seems hardly any taller than when he first came in. But size is no index of energy. On that score he leads most of the class by a good margin. He has done welllin sports, in the classroom, and is most at ease on a horse. His Gallic wit and personality have endeared him to the whole class. Others propose, Rene disposes. He is always game for a good idea. His eye is set on Vine culture in this country, and later on he hopes to pursue his inquiries in France. When he is ready to do business, heill surely have a potent brew. 4' 4' '5' Mere words coulal never quite express The way Rene fits in up here, lt's just as natural as can lie- Like lareaol and loutter-pretzels and beer. E221