Xavier High School - Xavier Yearbook (New York, NY)

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00 The first day at Xavier was the commence- ment of four years that will live eternally in memory. The introduction to higher educa- tion together with a taste of military discipline, did much to raise the spirit of the freshmen, who had won a place within Xavier's ancient halls. As the years passed, knowledge was gained, but that wasn't all. Consideration for the other fellow, a sense of fair play, respect for authority, and a deep sense of loyalty to the school instilled in us the basic elements of good character. 5 5 V We were merely boys on our first day, but as our last day approaches we are men, men ready for commencement. Commencement again? Yes, each end is but a beginning, and we are ready to embark upon another journey, into unexplored fields of still higher education. As we bid a fond farewell to the dedicated men of the faculty, our ioy is tempered with a bit of sorrow. We are also sad to know that this beloved edifice will give way to a new school. However its demo- lition cannot erase the indelible picture estab- lished in our minds. We hope for success in many fields, and feel confident that our start at Xavier will lead to the goals we aim for. We pray for God's help as we do our part.

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Q K'Q'i'7 ' x 4 A t a Col. John J. Piderit 4B 86-23 110th Street Richmond Hill 18, N. Y. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate 1, Football 3, 4, lntra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Silver Medal 2, Science Club 1, Review 2, 3, 4, Track 1, Cross Country 1, Speakers Guild 2, 3. John wants to go to Holy Cross and become a teacher. Jewels has sparkled as one of the best examples of an all-round Xavier cadet. He has taken advantage of every opportunity offered him, excelling in athletic, regi- mental and scholastic fields. Lt. Col. John K. Hurley 4B 16 Birch Lane Valley Stream, L. I. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 4, Silver Medal 1, 2, Gold Medal 3, Class Officer 1, Science Club 3, Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. John thanks Xavier for a good intel- Iectual training and a firm religious background. He is a firm believer in the military discipline in which he him- self excelled. Upon graduation John heads for Holy Cross and a medical career. f J . . 1 ,', g . Q ,,.,y 51' ,I-I . ,,,,. -Q F' we Lt. Col. Francis E. Cangemi 4A 83 Bentley Avenue Jersey City, N. J. 51:4 Lt. Col. Arthur C. Williams 4B 34-46 91st Street Jackson Heights 72, N. Y. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate 1, 2, 3, Dramatics 3, 4, Cheerleaders 4, German Club 4, Silver Medal 1, 3, Gold Medal 2, Class Officer 4, Review 1, 2, 3, Speakers Guild 1, 3. Art has proven his capacity for lead- ership as a batallion commander, and has been very active, and talented, in speech and debate, He has great poise in dramatics and was awarded a medal as best supporting actor in Macbeth. He is looking forward to Fordham and further work in physics. Sodality 1, 2, vice-prefect 3, 4, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Sight 2, 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Gold Medal 1, Class Officer 4, Xavier 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1. Frank will journey to Holy Cross for pre-med. With his determination and abundant ability and personality, his goal is already near in sight. His four years at Xavier were marked not only by the recognition granted him for his scholastic, military and athletic ability, but also by the great number of friends he has made.