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

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2nd Lf, Gerard Apperf 4D 2nd Lt. Michael C. Armao 4E S.F.C. Michael A. Barrett 4F 140 Hqcken Place 239 East 17th. Street 16 East 96th Street Rutherford, New Jersey Sodality 1, 35 K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 45 Guard of Honor 1, 25 Review 1, 2, 3, 45 Press Club 1, 25 Class Ol1icer 2, 3, 45 Science Club 2, 45 German Club 45 Debate 15 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. It's business at Fordham for Jerry with a future goal of accounting. He feels Xavier has given him that indescribable something which separates it from all other schools. If previous accomplish- ments are any indications, Jerry is sure to succeed. New York, New York Sodality 15 K. B. S. 1, 25 Evening Parade 35 Copy Editor 45 Intramurals 2, 3, 45 Class Officer 2, 35 Bugle Corps 1, 2, 35 Executive Officer 45 Review 2, 35 Track 1, 2, 45 Science Club 1, 2. Mike has exacted from Xavier all that it has to offer. His training, both Jesuit and Military, shows in all his actions, in and out of school. Mike has Manhattan College in mind and hopes to follow in his father's footsteps and enter the field of medicine. New York 28, New York K. B, s. 1, 3, 4, one Club 1, 3, Debate 1, Dramatics 25 Class Officer 1, 35 Intramurals 3. There is a great tradition at Xavier of sons who take after their fathers. Mike Barrett hopes to go to Fairfield for the study of Law. Maybe someday, bar- ring barriers, we'II see a sign saying: Barrett and Barrett, Barristers. SfSgt. William P. Barrett 4F 175 West 107th Street New York 25, New York Sodality 1, 2, 3, 45 K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 45 Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 45 Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 45 Debate 1, 25 Speakers Guild 1, 25 Class Officer 1, 2, 35 Evening Parade 45 Bowling 1, 2, '3, 45 Track 1, 25 Swimming 15 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Squad 4. Bill was very generous to Xavier with his time and efforts. He is grateful to the Jesuits for the education he received here. This is the reason why he wishes to continue his education at Fordham after graduation. S.F.C. Francis A. Bertini 4E 2297 Southern Blvd. Bronx 60, New York Sodality 15 K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 45 Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 45 Evening Parade 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 35 Class Officer 25 Review 2, 3, 45 Swimming 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 2. Frank is grateful to Xavier for the spiritual and intellectual foundation it has given to him. Just as important is the fact that Frank has shown to New York the fine gentlemanly and sports- manlike conduct for which Xavier stands. Good luck at Georgetown, Frank!

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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.

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50-20 Deepdale Place M ...W,,,.QPf? any . L x -ingqllaf...-wr S.F.C. Frank P. Bongiorno 4A 52 Lenox Avenue Paterson 2, New Jersey sodomy 1, 2, 3, 4, K. B. s. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 14, Silver Medal 1, Review 4, Xavier 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 4, Swimming 1, 3, 4, Speaker's Guild 2. Frank intends to take pre-med at Georgetown. His talents at Xavier were not limited only to academics, but he was very active in sports and in the Religious opportunities offered him. If Frank follows the tradition he left at Xavier, he is sure to succeed. S.F.C. John Booth 4F 20-15 37th Street Astoria 5, New York Sodality 1, 2, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, Guard of Honor 1, 2, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Science Club 2, Chess Club 2, Class Officer I, 3, Baseball 1, Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, Pep Squad 4. .Iohn looks forward to either Villanova or St. Peter's for the study of Business Management. ln his years at Xavier he managed to widen his interests and devote time to activities. Dramatics, especially, at Sixteenth Street is a life within a lite. Ist Lt. John T. Bradt 4A SlSgt. Frank J. J. Boruch 4B 134 West 49th Street Bayonne, New Jersey Sodolity 1, 2, 3, K. B. S. I, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Sight Team 2, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Officer 1, 2, Review 3, 4, Xavier 1, 2, 3, Track 1, Speakers Guild 2. Frank's another one of our class wits. Easy going Frank doesn't sweat the small things. He is going to Unde- cided College to study medicine. Be- lieve us when we say, He'll have his patients in stitches. Little Neck 62, New York Sodality 1, 2, Secretary 3, 4, K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate 1, Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4, Library Staff 1, Class Officer 1, Review 2, 3, 4, Xavier 2, 3, Art Editor 4, Swim- ming I, 2, 3, Capt. 4, Speakers Guild 1, 2, 3, 4. Sunshine thanks Xavier for helping him achieve a well-rounded education. lf John's education was really liberal, it is because he was so liberal toward Xavier with his time and interest. Only Greek sight and stomach cramps could occasionally discourage him. Jack looks forward to Holy Cross and Law. . . 'xxx ,X We nf' I ' 1 . . . .... ...... . . t - nd 1 n Sf Il i Avg ' Q 3 S.F.C. William A. Borst 4D 69-I5 112th Street Forest Hills, New York K. B. S. 1, 2, 3, 4, Guard of Honor I, 2, 3, 4, German Club 4, Track 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Intra- murals 3. The lmpala has done much to up- hold the name of Xavier. Besides main- taining a praiseworthy scholastic record, he has been an integral part of Xavier teams on athletic fields throughout the city. Bill will motor up to Holy Cross and study Law. 4A iGreek Honors, Class Teachers Fr. Jones, S.J. ...... Latin, English Religion Mr. Caruso ,....... History, French Mr. Rippon ................ Chemistry Fr. Watson, S.J. .... Physics Mr. Towle, S.J. Greek