Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1945 volume:

f AVANT-PROPOS Que cle souvenirs enserres par le noeud de nos amities de college! Voila pourquoi Memini recueille aujourd’hui, comme des fleurs, l ' inconsciente poesie de quatre annees passees ensemble. Qu’elles soient ces fleurs des “immortelles”, tressees en couronnes de joie pour nos tetes; qu’il en soit le vivant florilege! Memini! Dedicace a Notre Dame de VAssomption En 1’absence de nos meres, Vous palliiez nos chagrins scolaires, et Vous galonniez pour nous les senders de la verite. Que de fois, an milieu du brouhaha des sports on de nos activites sociales, un Ave nous a gagne la victoire. Maintenant que nous quittons Votre berceau, nous comptons sur Vous pour couronner nos efforts d’avenir. C’est trop pen que ce rappel de Vos bienfaits pour vous exprimer la reconnaissance des seniors, mais nous tenons a Vous offrir de plein coeur cette gerbe de nos plus chers souvenirs. Public par Les Eleves de Versification College de VAssomption Worcester, Mass. Christi miles bonus esto OH! LES BONS SOUVENIRS! Hcec olim meminisse juvabit ( Virgile) Plus tard, quand de la vie aura tourne la page, Vous relirez ce livre, et plus d’un se dira: “Ah! que j’etais heureux au temps de mon jeune age!” Et, revoyant ces jours, sou coeur s’attendrira. Vous y retrouverez votre ardente jeunesse, Votre folle gaiete, vos reves d’avenir, Jusqu’a l’illusion, perfide enchanteresse, Qui, vous gonflant le coeur, ue savait qu’eblouir. La voix du bou passe se fera douce et tendre Et vous eprouverez de la joie a l’entendre, Taut ces vieux souvenirs seront alors plaisants! Meme les sombres jours auront des airs de fetes; Vous les rappellerez quand deja sur vos tetes Sera tombe l’hiver et la neige des ans. P. Odilon Dubois, A.A. 0 0 0 0 A nos parents Encore une fois, chers parents, nous desirous vous remercier pour tout ce que vous avez fait pour nous depuis le don de la vie jus- qu’aux sacrifices cjtie vous vous etes imposes afin de nous procurer une education catho- lique et franco-americaine. Vous n’y etiez pas obliges, l’amour vous y a pousse, nous en sonnnes pleinement conscients, chers parents. Vous nous avez donne le meilleur de vous- memes: vos labeurs, vos fatigues, vos conseils et vos soins. Dieu vous le rende et vous benisse. A la faculte .... D’autres ont continue an college l’oeuvre d’education commencee au foyer: ce sont les Peres, a qui nous devons les fruits d un inlassable devouement pendant nos quatre annees d’Ecole Superieure. Merci au R. P. Superieur, au P. Prefet des etudes, au P. Pre- fet de discipline, a tons nos professeurs religieux et lai ' ques, sans oublier les freres etudiants et convers, merci a tons ceux dont Eesprit, la science, Eexemple et le desinte- ressement nous ont eleves a une taille d ' homme, de chretiens. NOS PROFESSEURS iere rangee: Pere Rosaire St. Laurent. Pere Oscar Zoppi, Pere Odilon Dubois, Pere Marius Dumoulin, Pere Armand Desautels, Pere Alfred Berthiaume. 2e rangee: Pere Paul Martel. Pere Emile Brochu, Pere Louis-Robert Brassard, Pere Roland Leroy, Pere Edouard Moreau, Pere Ulric Charpentier. 3e rangee: Frere Armand Goffart. TEMPLE SPIRITUEL Fa onnant avec soin jusqu’aux moindres details Un artisan peina pour edifier un temple Du temps il en fallut pour finir son travail Car le roc etait dur et le projet si ample. Par l’usure les jours essayaient mais en vain D’effriter les parois, les f ondements du temple Mais le maitre artisan de l’element humain Reproduisait de pres “1’Imperissable Exemple”. R. Collette REV. PeRE RODOLPHE L. MARTEL, A.A. Superieur du College de l’Assomption Offi cier d ' A ca dem ie ADIEU DU PERE SUPERIEUR Dix-neuf cent quarante-cinq vous voit finir votre Ecole Superi- etire. Le souvenir de cette annee avec la ceremonie de la graduation qui la couronnera sera plus tard tin des ties beaux souvenirs de votre vie. Dix-neuf cent quarante-cinq verra peut-etre (avec (juelle avidite nous l’esperons) la fin de la guerre en Europe. En ce cas ce serait tine des dates les plus glorieuses en l’histoire des Etats-Unis et du monde. Un cauchemar epouvantable s’evanouirait qui nous hante tons depuis plusieurs annees. Nous verrions peut-etre le debut d’une grande ere de paix. Dix-neuf cent quarante-cinq: votre college sortira sans doute de ses annees d’enfance pour entrer dans une adolescence pleine de froments. Restez lui fidele Aimez-le Soyez sa gioire P. Rodolphe Martel, A. A. Superieur Pere Armand Desautels Docteur en Philosophic Prejet des etudes Chers amis: Vous demandez quels sont nos sentiments a votre egard! I Is ne s’expriment pas en un mot, car ils sont faits d’un curieux melange de satis¬ faction et de regret, de confiance et, faut-il le dire, d’une certaine crainte devant l’inconnu de votre avenir prochain. La satisfaction vient d’un regard en arriere sur quatre annees bien remplies. Vous avez ete une bonne classe. Sous la plume du prefet d’etudes, e’est dire que vous avez lame ouverte au monde de l’esprit. II s’en faut de beaucoup que vous ayez atteint la perfection; cependant, vous realisez quelque chose de l’ideal auquel vos maitres revent parfois dans leurs moments de loisir, et, tels que, vous etes le produit que nous livrons a d’autres mains qui meneront a bonne hn le travail commence. Aussi, notre regret est-il celui de vous perdre. Si, plus tard dans la vie, vous collaborez encore avec vos pretres, dont certains sortiront de vos rangs; Si vous restez les amis de vos livres, et ne les laissez jamais s’ennuyer sur les rayons de vos bibliotheques; Si vous parlez toujours vos deux langues, et si vous les faites parler chez vous, le “chez vous” d’aujourd’hui, mais surtout le “chez vous” de 1965; Si vous continuez la lignee de nos pretres-anciens, de nos hommes de profession et de nos hommes d’affaires, tons nos anciens; Alors vous representerez vraiment ce que les Franco-Americ ains auront produit de mieux durant un an, votre Alma Mater aura “maintenu” encore la foi, la tradition, la culture de l’esprit, et e’est vous qui en serez les preuves vivantes. Perf. Armand Pere Louis-Robert Brassard Tresorier du College Prejet de discipline Chers amis: Avant de quitter cette maison qui a abrite, en paix votre belle adolescence, vous venez, en fils soumis et respectueux, demander a vos peres un mot, un conseil, un testament pour l’avenir. Ce mot, je vous le livre, c’est l’imperatif du nont de votre memorial: MEMENTO. Eleve qui quittes ce college: SOUVIENS-l’OI de ce que tu es: une ante creee a l ' image et a la ressentblance de Dieu pour qui le Fils de Dieu s’est incarne, a vaincti le monde, le peche et la mort. SOUVIENS-TOI de cjui tu viens: d’une race fiere, installee sur ce continent deptiis pres de trois siecles et denii, et qui s’y est maintenu par un apre courage, fidele a sa langue et a sa foi. SOUVIENS-TOI de ceux qui t’ont transmis la vie et cjui t’ont voulu plus grand et plus heureux qu’eux-memes. Ne les recompense pas en rougissant de leurs sacrifices. SOUVIENS-TOI de ce College et de tous ceux que tu y as connus. Maitres et camarades, ils t’ont prepare a la Vie. Leur estime et leur amide seront pour toi une force invincible en tout et partout. SOUVIENS-TOI qu’il y a plus de bonheur a donner qu’a recevoir qu’une vie sans service est vide et inutile. Avec votre diplonte a la main, et ces pensees an fond du coeur, Dieu benira votre route et y fera descendre la rosee du Vrai Bonheur. Pere Louis-Robert NOS PROFESSEURS PERE ODILON DUBOIS Vice-President, Latin Officier d’Academie PERE OSCAR ZOPPI, Ph.B. Grec FRfcRE GEORGES BISSONNETTE, A.B. Anglais PERE ROSAIRE ST. LAURENT Franfais PERE HENRI MOQUIN, A.B. Chimie PERE ULRIC CHARPENTIER, A.M. Mathematiques PERE EMILE BROCHU Religion PERE PAUL MARTEL Prejet des Seniors M. LUCIEN DESJARDINS, A.M. Physique M. VALMORE GAUCHER, A.B. Instruction Civique M. LOUIS T. M. DESCHENES, A.M. Hisloire Medievale M. J. DANIEL LOUBERT, A.B. Histoire Atnericaine PERE GERMAIN GUENETTE aumonier dans l’armee americaine Mathematiques LES FRERES CONYERS FRERES EDMOND ST. GELAIS, HECTOR MARTIN, ARTHUR BLAIS ET ROSARIO ROY Les Ereres Gerard Brassard, Gerald Roy, Paul-Emile Voyer, Vianney Tremblay et Vincent Pedro elaient absents quand cette photo fut prise. CLASSE DE 19441945 VERSIFICATION A VERSIFICATION B COLLEGE DE LASSOMPTION DOMUS AUREA Bill WILLIAM A. ARSENEAULT 16 Clay Street, Cambridge, Mass. Vice-President 2, 4; Class President 3; Honor Roll; Mikado; Class Football 1, 2, 3, 4. You will usually find “Bill” sitting near the radio where he nurses his sedate temperament. “Bill” knows how to keep trouble behind bars. His enthusiasm for sports has not yet penetrated the outer shell although he manifests a strong sense of class spirit. Once a year this class spirit overrules his passive aspect towards sports and he appears in his football togs to help out his fellow warriors. In his studies, however, “Bill” is altogether different. He tackles every difficulty with strength and determination until by dili¬ gent perseverance he comes out on top. MEDERIC E. AUGER Med 125 Ingleside Ave., Worcester, Mass. A die-hard extern, “Med” cherishes this free¬ dom with all his heart. Of a happy-go-lucky temperament, “Med” will never get gray hair from worrying. His nerves are in perfect condi¬ tion for the simple reason that they have never been used. “Med” prefers listening to the others to speaking himself. Sports do not attract him particularly although he occasionally takes a hand in them. Cards are “Med’s” pastime when he has the energy. It must be said that he dis¬ plays excellent taste at all times, a quality that surely will be a credit to him in future life. LEO C. BENOIT 172 Madison St., Worcester, Mass. Benny An extern, “Benny” is seen but rarely by his classmates because his recreation periods are usu¬ ally devoted to the pursuit of food, sandwiches preferably. Rather shy, “Benny” is not the “center of the stage” type. When a humorous incident arises “Benny” peers over his glasses and emits a series of strange sounds thought to be laughter. (No one can be positive, though.) “Benny” is also an excellent dancer: in fact that is his favorite “sport”, because athletics do not interest him greatly. “Benny” works much hard¬ er than the average student and devotes much of his extra time to his studies. LOUIS BLAIS Blazy 165 Main St., Ameslmry, Mass. Memini; Football 4; Hockey 3; Baseball 3. This little round-faced fellow with a roguish grin is forever ready to play some devilish trick on an unsuspecting classmate; joining, after¬ wards, in a hearty laugh with the remainder of his more fortunate friends. “Blazy” lairly bub¬ bles over with joviality. His wise-cracks are spontaneous; so are the surprising twists he adds at the conclusion of every anecdote. A devoted student, he participates actively in all class func¬ tions, distinguishing himself particularly as photographer for the Echo and Memini. Calm to the utmost “Blazy”, aided by clear-cut think¬ ing, never shirks from any problem. This, we are assured, will carry him through life’s struggle. . s.e Buis ARMAND L. BONVOULOIR 53 E. Quincy Street, No. Adams, Mass. Football 4; Basketball 3, 4, J.V. 2; Baseball 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, Football 1, 2, 3. Base¬ ball 1, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 2, 3; Package Boy 2, 3: French Club 3, 4. “Buts” is one of the class’ better athletes, but athletics are far from being the only field in which he excels. His merry smile, unlimited generosity and jocund personality are well known to all of us. He was a handy-man and always found time to give someone a lift besides being faithful to his extra-curricular activities. Among his many qualities, his modesty is perhaps the most strik¬ ing. His devotion to class and school has won “Buts” many friends and his all-around pleasing personality will help him win the success we all wish him. LEOPOLD G. BOLRRET Lee 325 Franklin Street, Rumford, Me. National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Memini; Mikado; Class Hockey 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. From the land of snow hails Leopold. His quick thinking, active mind, always on the alert for additional knowledge, has ranked him one of the first of our class. Among the various stud¬ ies, “Lee” finds languages, especially French and Latin, holding first place in his “favorite” list. Initiative and ideas were never lacking in this ambitious and arduous student. In another field, that of sports, without distinguishing himself, he, nevertheless, manages to hold his own. Among his favorite recreational pastimes, nu¬ merous indeed, he rates playing chess as his favorite. In “Lee” we are sure of a competent leader. Pete HAROLD J. CAREY 114 Summer St., Waterville, Me. Honor Roll; Mimi.ni; French Club; Dramatics 3; Tennis 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Base¬ ball 1, 2; Class Football 2, 3, 4; Class Hockey 2, 3, 4. “Pete” our well groomed, well dressed dual personality is either cheerful or downcast. Cheer¬ fulness prevails under pleasant conditions and exasperation under the contrary. However, re¬ gardless of the mood, “Pete” remains a loyal companion. He excels in tennis and hockey and also displays distinguishing qualities on the grid¬ iron. “Pete” enjoys a good joke and he registers his approval by sharp staccato bursts of deep- rooted laughter, a lion’s roar with the rapidity of machine-gun lire. Defaming Waterville, “Pete’s” pride, often causes temperamental out¬ bursts. However, appeasement returns with the admission of Waterville High’s excellence in sports. NOEL J. COLLETTE Christy 218 Mechanic Street, Leominster, Mass. Noel’s spirit forever came to the foreground when the class needed help. He aggressively showed his willingness to help out on commit¬ tees and to do the menial tasks which took their place in the foundation of our class’ success. His sincere friendliness and omnipresent con¬ geniality helped make our recreation hall a cen¬ ter of good cheer. Noel isn’t an athlete but always a good sport. His persistency in class activities showed itself in the classroom as well: he was a steady, loyal student and kept his among the higher averages in class. “Christmas” proposes to undertake a sacerdotal life; the per- Dick RICHARD E. COLLETTE 68 Temple Street, Spencer, Mass. Sacristan 1, 2, 3, 4; French Dramatic Chib; Ass’t Concierge; Cercle St. Jean. It he’s always busy, then it’s “Dick”. If our versatile “Dick” isn’t studying his role for the coming school play (he always did a neat job in handling Fr. Rosaire’s leading roles), he is in the sacristy preparing the liturgical ornaments for the next feast or shining up the chapel. Here he has proved his reliability and zeal. “Dick” stoutly defends the only form of humor that sur¬ vived the acid test of “Time”—the pun. Our pal forcefully demonstrates his affection to a chosen few, (Ouch!). If you aren’t one of the chosen few here’s a friendly tip: don’t try to change his mind. YVON R. DUBOIS Beans 228 East Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Cercle St. Jean; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2; Class Football 2, 3, 4. “Beans”, the character most consistent in wear¬ ing other fellows’ clothes and also the subject up¬ on whom was bestowed the honor of having the most famous nose in the school, is (when under supervision) by all means, scholarly. Whether “moaning” from second base or “dribbling” a basketball with one hand and combing his hair with the other, “Beans’ ” athletic abilities render him an asset to any team. We gathered from outside sources that he has a dead eye in pool and bowling, too. When not “moaning” himself, “Beans” is the unconquerable gloom-chaser, for his additions to conversation invariably kill any¬ one’s discontent. FRANCIS X. DUFAULT, JR. Doc 245 School Street, Athol, Mass. Class President 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Vice- President National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Ass’t Editor Memini; Echo 2, 3, 4; Telegram Reporter 3; Dramatics 3; Basketball 3, 4, J.V. 2; Football 4; Baseball 2, 3; Class Football 1, 2, 3; Class Hockey 3; Class Basketball 1; Softball 1, 2, 3. “I)oc” figured among our class officers by his amazing initiative, a boon to all class activities. To his passion for detail, neatness and decorum he lent his energy and intelligence to make of everything a success. “Doc’s” ambition is only surpassed by his high ideals which serve as a guiding star. Generous and considerate to every¬ one, his modesty is unparalleled. His fine per¬ sonality and good sense of humor place him among the more popular fellows of the class. He delights chiefly in sports; otherwise, he occa¬ sionally enjoys reading or classical music. We are certain that “Doc’s” high ideals will lead him faithfully to success. DONALD DUFOUR Don 40 Kearsarge Street, New Bedford, Mass. Honor Roll, Cercle St. Jean, Tennis 4. Quiet, yet exceedingly intelligent, “Don” ranks amongr the highest in the class. His re- o o peated efforts during four years have assured him his high place among the honor students. Although a bit timid, he invariably has a big grin for everyone. His unwavering loyalty anti friendship have secured for him the esteem of everyone. Quite witty at times, his humor is sometimes impaired by the haste with which it is delivered. “Don” seldom carries the bulk of a conversation, yet his witty insertions always get a laugh from the crowd. Tennis, his favorite sport, occupies most of his leisure time. y A -- Ti-Bull GEORGE E. DUMAS 11 Forest Ave., Southbridge, Mass. Honor Roll; Mf.mini; Tenni s 3, 4; Class Foot¬ ball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. George is a good humored lad whose quiet friendliness has become known to most of his classmates since he joined us in his Sophomore year. “Ti-Bull” is a hard working student and led the class especially in mathematics and science. For this “equation wizard”, quadratics are mere diversions. However, his recreational activities are not confined to solving mathemat¬ ical problems. “Ti-Bull” indulges in many intra¬ mural sports. He excels on the tennis court, but has also proven his worth on the gridiron, in the gym, and on the hockey rink. If intelligence and determination characterize the professional man, “Ti-Bull” shall more than likely fulfill his ambition of becoming an electrical engineer. O O THEODORE FORTIER Teddy 507 Penobscot Street, Rumford, Me. Honor Roll; Dramatics; Tennis 3; Class Foot¬ ball 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. “Teddy ' s” flashing smile and friendly nature won for him innumerable friends. Possessing an above-average intelligence, he has made a suc¬ cess of all his attempts in the scholastic held. Perhaps because of the nearness of his home to Canada, he has inherited from his forefathers that stubbornness without which all argument is lost. Nothing is more pleasing to “Teddy” than a fiery debate on the varied subjects of the day. In the field of sports, “Teddy” has acquired proficiency worthy of note in tennis. EDMOND N. P. FULKER 6 Chatham Street, Pittsfield, Mass. Moe Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Echo Sports 3; Echo Features 4; Dramatics 3; Football 4; Basketball 3, f.V. 2; Baseball 2; Track 3; Class Football 2, 3; Softball 2. “Moe” entered our class in his Sophomore year and immediately his fiery aggressiveness and cheerful sense of humor acquired for him a wealth of friends. He gained popularity as a class officer and as an energetic organizer. On the athletic fields, “Moe’s” steady spirit increased any team’s chance of victory. His terrific laugh and his acting ability, on or off the stage, en¬ deared him to his classmates. As Pooh-Bah in the “Mikado”, he made a great hit. “Moe’s” “never say die” spirit will be of great value to him in later life just as it was on the gridiron and in the classroom. ANTOINE J. GAGNON Bibulus 198 Covel Street, Fall River, Mass. Honor Roll; Business Manager Memini; Echo 4; Cercle St. Jean; Class Football 4. “I’m a hot kid,” claims Mr. Gagnon. At first, even with his oratorical prowess, he failed to convince us. Ah! but Mr. Gagnon believes in facts, and facts he gives us. After plying us with asphyxiating agents—tobacco smoke, alcoholic fumes and “hot” air—we readily grant his claim. He is a “hot” one! In chemistry laboratory he concocts piquant liquers. To cool off, “Bibulus” raises rabbits, takes lengthy cruises on his yacht, organizes card parties, reads newspapers, theo¬ rizes and exaggerates—he can build a fleet around an oarlock. “Bibulus” manages the busi¬ ness end of the Echo , whence the surname “Money Bags”. Yes, indeed, he’s a “hot” kid. JULES O. GAUDREAU Dee 264 Main Street, Indian Orchard, Mass. Basketball Mascot 1; Mikado 3; Class Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3. Jules represents half of the Gaudreau family as we have learned to know it. One of the small¬ er fellows in the class he is the tangible fulfill¬ ment of the old saying, “Good things come in small packages”. His presence is comparable to that of a buzzing fly although it is much more to be sought after. Forever devilish and lively, he displays his sprightly personality to the utmost. Despite his slight stature, Jules has always taken an active participation in class sports. In the classroom also, Jules shows his capabilities for hard work. These qualities of fine spirit and unlimited energy will be invaluable to him in later life. JULIEN GAUDREAU Avo 264 Main Street, Indian Orchard, Mass. Basketball Mascot 1; Mikado 3: Class Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Base¬ ball 3, 4; Softball 1, 2. Julien, the other half of the Gaudrea u family, resembles his brother in all his physical traits— they are twins. Being of a lively nature, Julien participated in all sports. He considers basket¬ ball as his favorite. His small size does not bother him. He claims that it is an advantage on the floor. “You know how the old saying goes,” he will say, “you can’t touch what you can’t see!” Julien also takes part in most of the school’s religious ceremonies with his brother; as a matter of fact, both of them have been altar boys during four years. Julien possesses a rather aggressive nature which often prompts him to play the practical joker. Nevertheless he adds to the liveliness of the class by his never-failing good-humor. DONALD GREGOIRE Greg Sutton Street, Northbridge, Mass. Class Football 3. Our first impression of “Greg” is a rather “nosey” one (if you get what I mean). However, remembering an age old adage we put aside this “cover” and find in him a generous nature and a “savoir faire” personality which rate him “tops” among his friends. One of our wittiest classmates and a human collection of anecdotes, “Greg” has enlivened many a meal and recrea¬ tion. In his serious moments “Greg” is a thor¬ ough and ambitious worker. Enjoying widely separated hobbies he is an ardent football fan and a lover of good books. Much of his money goes into the purchasing of new volumes. ROLAND O. GUILMAIN Rusty 66 Sawyer Street, Nashua, N. H. Vice-President 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1; Secy.-Treas. National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Mikado; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Class Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Cercle St. Jean. “Rusty”, indubitable All-Assumption speed- king, has, during our four years together, cen¬ tered his sports’ activities on the gridiron and the cinders. Though he contributed more than his share of speed to our first track team last year, he came to the fore once again as a fast guard for our infant football eleven during the recent season. “Rusty’s” successes, however, extend also to the more difficult realm of studies where he has repeatedly achieved the distinction of “honor student”. A modest classmate, “Rusty” has al¬ ways displayed a real sense of righteousness. By combining a pleasing personality with a genial¬ ity that’s hard to beat, “Rusty” has made himself unforgettable. Frank FRANCOIS G. LANDRY 154 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Secretary 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll; Memini; Cafeteria; Dramatics 3; Baseball Manager 3; Class Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4. We will always remember Frank as he smiled from behind the counter of our cafeteria. Here, the students tried his patience most vigorously, ft was here also that his unsurpassable amia¬ bility won the most friends. Frank always claims that he owes his intelligence and ruggedness to the fact that he is a Vermonter. Since he is the only one among us, we cannot compare. We know, however, that his intelligence can stir- mount any mental obstacle; his physique, any¬ thing material. His sharp wit may have been influenced by his association with Vermont sages, who—and not the distance from his state—prob¬ ably constitute his main reason for always com¬ ing in late from vacation. Frank’s intelligence and perseverance will enable him, we sincerely believe, to achieve his ambition. NORMAND R. LAPORTE Miser 149 Clifford Street, New Bedford, Mass. Honor Roll; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Class Foot¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 4. During his four years at Assumption Normand Laporte has distinguished himself mainly by his perseverance. In truth, we could almost present him as the personification of this trait. Although some students seem to be born on the honor roll or varsity teams, such is definitely not the case with Normand. Therefore he deserves all the more credit since he gets there just the same by his zealous application to the tasks at hand. Although we have never heard him quote it, we all regard him as a firm practitioner of that old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again.” 92 ?. ROGER A. LARRIVEE Po , Roosevelt 18 Myrtle Street, Westbrook, Me. Typist: Memini; Echo 4; Class Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3; Baseball 3: Cheer Leader 4: Mikado 3. “Pop”, beyond any doubt the healthiest boy of the class—if size has anything to do with it— is a confirmed card and cigarette fiend. In the sports world his immensity is an asset, particu¬ larly in football. He can bowl over the opposing line like tenpins. In tennis ‘ Pop” can certainly hold his own—racket. Besides his “leger embon¬ point”, often the object of humorous assaults, friendliness is “Pop’s” most important charac¬ teristic. When it comes to generosity, “Pop” never fails. Whether it is a small or large job, he will put his shoulder to it. DAVID LAVIGNE Dave 48 Brighton Road, Worcester, Mass. Memini; Echo Features 2, 3, 4; Telegram Re¬ porter 3; Dramatics 3; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Base¬ ball 3; Softball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4. “Dave”, the class jester, with his marvelous sense of humor, alleviated the burden of tedious classwork. Besides participating in sports and outdoor activities, he further exhibited his love for athletics by very capably fulfilling the role of cheer-leader. His energetic and magnetic per¬ sonality attracted and won him many friends. Piano “jive” serves as another expression of his joviality. His is not a limited personality. “Dave’s” humor was equalled, if not excelled, by his seriousness in dealing with the everyday trou¬ bles and hardships suffered by every student. 11 success is to be gained, Dave has the necessary qualities. Gil, Fat GILBERT A. LEVESQUE 25 Myrtle Street, New Bedford, Mass. Class President 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1; National Honor Society; First Honor Roll; Editor Memini; Editor Echo 4; Monitor 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Basket¬ ball 2, 3, 4, J.V. 1; Football 4; Track 3; Base¬ ball 2; Coach J.V.’s 3; Class Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3. . . Born to lead”, the stars predicted when “Gil” saw daylight for the first time. Indeed he has led. Possessing surprising strength and ener¬ gy, he has worked hard to raise the class to its high standing. A class officer four years, “Gil” has carried the brunt of our successes. His con¬ tagious assurance wins the hearts of everyone. He is intelligent, keen on judging and strict in matters of conventionality. For recreation he enjoys good music, the theater, and books. Gift¬ ed with a pleasant voice and natural athletic abilities, he enjoys singing as well as sports. From what “Gil” has accomplished here, we gather that the stars also said, “Bound for glory. . . .” RONALD LUSSIER Lussy 35 Bell Street, Chicopee, Mass. Memini; Echo 2; Tennis 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Cercle St. Jean. “Lussy” is also known to one and all as “Red Light” because of an automatic illumination occurring to his face whenever he is embarrassed. Of better than average intelligence, “Lussy” is one of the younger members of the class. He dabbles a Hit in practically every sport but de¬ votes himself particularly to tennis and gymnas¬ tics. His drawing and penmanship are remark¬ able. “Lussy” occasionally indulges in humor; some of which is successful. He reads much; in fact, even during study periods. Tennis is his sport; whenever he can squeeze a few minutes of recreation, “Lussy” is on the tennis courts, usually trouncing some opponent. RAYMOND A. MARIN Ray 30 Crystal Street, Worcester, Mass. President National Honor Society; Honor Roll; Cercle St. Jean; Memini; Echo Features; Tele¬ gram Reporter 4; Dramatics 3; 1 Football Game (quoted by Ray). Possessing certainly one of the greatest mincls of the class, “Ray” is outstanding in scholastic abilities. His deep voice holds audiences spell¬ bound as he delivers either grave or humorous speeches, unparalleled by any student. Wit? In this class, there is no finer. Through his intense reading, he has acquired an extensive vocabu¬ lary and a treasure-trove of anecdotes. His magnetic personality has won the heart of every one of his classmates. Unlike our well-known Macaulay, “Ray” is unafraid to voice his opin¬ ions. To him, a spade is a spade, a friend, a friend. Perhaps the vernacular can best express our esteem of “Ray” by saying that he is a “good egg”. ARMAND C. MASSE 8 Concord Street, Fall River, Mass. Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll; French Club; Softball 1, 2, 3. Did anyone say “brains over brawn”? No words could better describe Armancl Masse. For example, he solves with apparent ease mathe¬ matical problems which drive others to despera¬ tion. In his spare time lie studies—and learns— foreign languages. His cpiiet manner, his friend¬ ly disposition, and his willingness to share his knowledge with others, have earned him many friends. An ardent sports fan, he likes to par¬ ticipate in them whenever the occasion arises. When the boys begin to get the “blues”, he is usually the first to second any and all plans to “create” a little excitement. Clinr lie CHARLES A. MATHYS 482 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass. French Club. Born in Belgium, Charles arrived in America in 1941. He came to Assumption a month later and, gradually overcoming the difficulties of a foreign language, was acknowledged one of the brighter members of the class. He was not ac¬ quainted with American football, baseball and basketball. Yet, he immediately took a liking to them. His high, piercing voice helped many a team to victory. Energetic of temperament, Charles never sees a dull moment. When he is not buried in the masterpieces of Cicero or Virgil, he inevitably is practicing some newly found American sport. ERNEST L. MICLETTE Mickey R.F.D. 4, Norwich, Conn. Cercle St. Jean; Binding Room 1, 2; Softball 1; Class Basketball 2, 3; Football 4. “Mickey’s” tall, rigid frame embodies a genu¬ ine ambition and love of work. He has faced his studies with grim persistence and determination. Through his efforts, he has succeeded. Yet his modesty overrules all praise. He accepts them with a shrug of his shoulders and reassumes his quiet, retiring ways. In “Mickey” we have found a warm-hearted, generous and sincere friend. His efforts, undoubtedly, will not pass unnoticed and “Mickey” will achieve the reward he justly deserves. Dick RICHARD J. MILLER 197 Providence Street, Putnam, Conn. Vice-President 1; First Honor Roll; Memini; Echo 2, 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Football 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1-3; Softball 1, 2, 3. Whenever a group of fellows get together, we are sure to find there “Dick’s” smiling face. He seems to be ever-present whenever there is a story to be told, a topic to dissect or a song to sing. Indeed, “Dick” has a storehouse of anecdotes and a pleasing tenor voice. To these he adds many theatrical gestures which double the gusto of his conversations. “Dick’s” intelligence is only surpassed by his energy and ardour. He derives pleasure not only from sports, in which he is proficient, but also in good literature and classi¬ cal music. From his evidence of leadership “Dick” is bound to rank among the highest in the profession he chooses. MAURICE A. MORIN Curly 74 Blossom Street, Nashua, N. H. Typist: Memini, Echo 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Hockey 3, 4; Class Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Cheer Leader 4. Introducing Maurice Morin, alias “Curly”, the swinging doors bang open, a grating, “you dumb banana!” directed at a familiar round figure, and a curly-topped lad sporting a flashy evergreen coat stamps into the recreation room. Besides banging doors, and blinding people with the Irish fancy, “Curly’s” earmark is corny re¬ marks. They produce nearly the same effect as the Shakespearean puns—a nasty ha-ha. Never¬ theless his humorous attempts, reinforced by his artful mimickery of Italian fruit vendors, draw occasional approving bursts from his audience. A spirited lad, “Curly” undertakes everything he likes with gusto, whether it be as cheer¬ leader, or as typist for the Echo. PAUL EMILE MORISSETTE 214 East Main Street, Chicopee Falls, Mass. Concierge 1, 2, 3, 4; French Dramatics; Ccrcle St. Jean; Sacristan 4. Here is the most devoted fellow in class. The object of his devotion: the office. He emerges occasionally to attend classes and to eat; other¬ wise, he resides in his sanctum. Paul speaks at a mile-a-minute clip while madly gesticulating with his arms. His high, rather girlish voice, takes on a screeching tone when he becomes ex¬ cited or nervous, which is rather often. Paul is not the athletic type and would rather play cards than football. A fair scholar, well groomed, Paul Emile, except for occasional fits of absent- mindedness, is the most attentive student in class. 4 0 t GERARD PARADIS Gerry 36 John Street, Willimantic, Conn. Memini 4; Echo 2, 3; Stage Manager 3; Basket¬ ball Manager 4; Timer 3; Class Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1. “Gerry” is the type of ever-happy individual we might term “everybody’s friend”. “Gerry” is truly the acme of sociability. Being scholarly, he enjoys passing most of his time reading or writing for his class or for his own pleasure. He has the desire to be an English professor, and we wish him success. Reading and writing, how¬ ever, do not constitute all his spare time activi¬ ties, for he also enjoys all the sports and indulges a little in each. The jumpy sensation extended to his buoyant nature by “jive bands” is definite proof of his liking for swing music and dancing. Linked with his desire for stylish clothes is that of playing the “Casanova” role. “Gerry” is in¬ deed a fulfillment of the requirements of a true friend and companion. _ . . Johnny JEAN A. PICARD 310 Elm Street, Woonsocket, R. I. Class President 2; French Club; Basketball 3, 4, J.V. 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Softball 1, 2; Hockey 3 4 - If you hear a soft, melodious, restrained sound, you have just heard the voice, or at least a remarkable reproduction, of Johnny Picard. Everyone considers him the baby of the class. In truth, he is younger by six months than any of his classmates. However young and deli¬ cate he may be, this child prodigy has by no means been barred from the sports world. As a matter of fact, Johnny surpasses many of our athletes and has proven his worth by qualifying for many varsities. Johnny made many friends at Assumption. His affable smile and gentle dis¬ position, heart-warming indeed, will always be remembered. NORMAND POIRIER Perry 1115 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, R. 1. National Honor Society; Library 3; Cercle St. Jean; Track Manager; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4. There was only one thing “Perry’s” personal¬ ity wouldn’t allow him to do . . . make an enemy. No matter how hard he tried, his omni¬ present smile would bubble over. He forever tried to render service to his classmates and school and never let either down. “Perry” is quick and subtle of wit and loaded with “hons mots”. He realizes the value of study and works perseveringly at all times. In his spare lime “Perry” enjoyed basketball and played for the class team. But it was as track manager in his Junior year that “Perry” really showed his aggressiveness. Because true virtue never goes unrewarded, “Perry’s” success is insured. ARTHUR F. RICE 300 Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. Arthur Rice is a typical busy bee—without the monotonous buzzing. Whenever Arthur sits down at his desk, he’ll not stir till his task is finished and put aside. In his quiet, unassum¬ ing manner, he is a persevering worker. Defi¬ nitely not of the boisterous type, he would al¬ most pass unnoticed if it were not for his con¬ spicuous 6 ' i height. He loves his home towm, Worcester, and is proud of it. Not only does he religiously read the home town papers, but he somehow manages to see every important man who comes to town—from elusive Eleanor to de¬ feated Dewey. Wherever you go, whatever you do, Arthur, keep your quiet, frank demeanor. With that cheerful smile the world is your friend. (ZctluA. Ba. GILLES ROY 1140 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls, R. I. “Silent Sam” Roy has never been known to say more than ten words at a time during his four years at Assumption. When he does speak (very rarely indeed) his listener must pay close attention to Gilles’ words for they are whis¬ pered and practically indistinguishable. Al¬ though quite intelligent and a hard worker he constantly hides his light under a basket. Very timid, he will smile bashfully but will speak only when necessity demands. Generous to a fault, Gilles is constantly imposed upon by his cigaretteless and razorless comrades. In fact, Gilles would give away his shirt were it request¬ ed. Such generosity always insures a happy future. JiJL, fL Bob ROBERT J. ST. PIERRE 46 West Hollis Street, Nashua, N. H. Orchestra 2, 3; Football 4; Basketball 4, J.V. 3; Class Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 3, 4. Not only does good-looking “Bob” get around on the basketball court, but also with the girls. His easy-going, self-confident nature probably accounts for his skill in all sports. His genial personality makes him forever popular with his classmates. His skill in sports he carries over into the “graceful” art of playing cards. It’s a common sight during the cold winter days to see “Bob” and “Curly” Morin at a game of cards. The knack or skill that makes him suc¬ ceed in sports and studies, seems to be with him in cards, because—most of the time—he wins. LEO A. SHEA 121 West Hollis Street, Nashua, N. H. Cercle St. Jean Leo is t-A in the Army and A-i at Assump¬ tion. Though Uncle Sam may release him after a few vears’ service, he will never retire from the memory of the class. Buffoonery after a Latin version is typical of Shea, but even more so are his “laissez-faire” attitude and familiar “I’ll do it tomorrow”. However, do not be mis¬ led, Leo is a persevering worker—once he gets to work. Ever willing to please, he will never decline an invitation to a game of cards or chess. And you can bet your bottom dollar that he will give you stiff competition. Joker F. R. MAURICE TETREAULT 142 Quincy Street, New Bedford, Mass. Echo 2, 3; Package Boy 3; French Club; Foot¬ ball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3. Everyone will remember “Joker”, his genuine geniality, and his radiant smile. When “Joker” smiles, he doesn’t confine the gesture solely to his mouth. His eyes sparkle, his face colors and radiates like the rising sun and his lips part in a symmetrical ear-to-ear curve. “Joker” tries to he kind to everyone, and he is always willing to render services. In the sports field “Joker” immortalized himself by his somewhat irregular, but nevertheless efficient methods. On the base¬ ball diamond “Joker” does not catch the ball, he stops a high fly or a speeding liner with his bare hand and lets the ball topple into his glove. There may be a right and wrong way to do things, but there is always “Joker’s” way. DONALD THERRIAULT Don 310 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester, N. H. Football 4; Class Baseball 3. After leaving the LaSallette Fathers at Enfield, N. H., “Don” Therriault entered our “milieu” in the latter part of our Junior year. Since then a perennial white-toothed smile has played on his dark handsome features. His joviality and his fun loving disposition made him a welcome companion to his classmates. The pranks he occasionally played reaped hearty laughter from his classmates and no end of trouble from the authorities. “Don” frowned upon Latin, prefer¬ ring Fr. Emile’s lectures on “What to Do on a Date”. Idle perfumed correspondence he regu¬ larly received showed that he derived full bene¬ fit from those classes. His constancy and stead¬ fastness will always assure him of success. LOUIS O. VADNAIS Pivet 50 Jenckes Street, Woonsocket, R. I. Typist: Memini, Echo 4; Class Basketball 2, 4. Although not the athletic type, Louis never¬ theless often plays football and baseball games with his classmates. With that same odd, ever- rcady grin, he is always willing to pitch in at any time to work for the class. He is gifted with one of the most formidably developed memories in the class, recalling at the snap of a finger what happened two years ago, or what he stud¬ ied on page 36. In his imaginative, light-hearted way, he persistently and tenaciously keeps work¬ ing away until he succeeds in what he is doing. H is dreams of becoming a chemist may one day be realized, but above all, may he keep that jovial grin. JULES G. VIAU Blackie 576 Summer Street, Holyoke, Mass. Honor Roll; Sports Editor Memini, Echo 4; Cafeteria; Baseball 3, 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3. Very much in the sports limelight, Jules has ' actively participated in every sport at Assump¬ tion. Through the years he has become the school’s unofficial intramural umpire during the football and baseball seasons. This high interest in athletics more than qualifies him as the Echo’s sports editor. However, believing that sports alone do not make the man, Jules has, during his four years with us, driven forward with equal success in the scholastic aspect of high school life. He deserves special commendation for his humorous compositions in which he makes exceptionally good use of his vast store of original expressions. A ready wit, in combi¬ nation with an attractive personality, leave to no one any alternative but “Great guy, that Viau!” ? . 77 r n p jy. o Vig , Ernie ERNEST J. VIGEANT 52 Bogle Street, Fall River, Mass. Orchestra 1, 2; Basketball 2; Tennis 1; Baseball 2, 3; Class Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 3, 4, Baseball 1; Softball 1, 2, 3; Flockey 3, 4. Modest, unassuming, even to the point of timidity, “Vig” is one of the more quiet boys of the class. His dry, biting humor, his never failing generosity and his ready grin have made him many friends. A natural athlete, “Vig” dis¬ tinguished himself in tennis, baseball, football, and basketball. Even in the most trying mo¬ ments “Vig” has never been known to become even slightly excited or to hurry in the least. His phlegmatic temperament has become almost proverbial. “Vig” is a mystery fan and devotes a good part of his time to the pursuit of fictitious murderers. FORMER CLASS MEMBERS Our class of 1945, by coincidence, boasts of 45 members. However, during the four years spent at Assumption many others have passed through our grou p. So, by way of souvenir, we have listed those who, at one time, shared our pleas¬ ures here. Eugene Beauchamp Gerard Belanger Robert Berard Roger Berard Romeo Boisvert Bertrand Brassard Jean Burque George Bussiere Robert Casavant Roland Chouinard Gerard Desplaines Robert Drapeau Jean L. Dumas Laurier Dumas Claude Dupont Robert Faucher Gerald Gallant George Gendron Edward Gosselin Roger Gosselin Normand Grenier Frangois Hazebrouck Alvin Hinckley Reginald Houle Richard Johnson Roland Labrecque Kenneth Lachance Richard Laplante Jean P. Lavoie Thomas Leddy Leo Leduc Alfred Lord Real Malenfant Andre Marquis Roland Michaud Richard Nadeau Rosaire Pouliot Andre Provost Vincent Schiller Clement St. Hilaire Daniel Sullivan Germain Veilleux Aime de Viry 3n ittrnui riant REGINALD HOULE (1926 - aout 1942) En juin 1942, Reginald Houle, terminait avec nous scs elements. Nous l’avions connu comme un eleve serieux, au sourire paisible et timide, au coeur debordant d’une chaude amide, bon esprit ton jours pret a la collaboration. Pendant les vacances d’ete il subit un choc cardiaque. . . . il etait nnir pour le ciel. Dieu ne voulut pas qu’il revint parmi nous, mais son souvenir reste cher a l’esprit de ses confreres. Certes il nous servira d’etoilc sur les chemins de la vie jusqu’au jour des amities eternelles. Gerard Belanger Gerard Desplaines Andre Marquis Jean L. Burque Kenneth Lachance Vincent Schiller Real Malenfant Francois Hazebrouck Robert Drapeau Claude Dupont Laurier Dumas Richard Laplante Gerald Gallant Robert Faucher Roland Michaud Robert Casavant Richard Johnson Cle ment St. Hilaire Mederic Auger Leo Benoit Edmond Fulker Donald Gregoire Frank Landry Gilbert Levesque Richard Miller Robert St. Pierre Leo Shea Maurice Tetreault Donald Therriault Ernest Vigeant CHRISTI MILES BONUS ESTO .... Pour Dieu et la Patrie, vingt-neuf de nos confreres portent actuellement les armes contre le fanatisme et la cruaute afin de rendre au monde la liberte, la justice et la paix. Qu’elles sont grandes leurs antes dans le sacrifice! Finiront les conflits internationaux, non pas toutes les luttes: car les civilisa¬ tions continueront de s’opposer les unes aux autres. Debout les soldats du Christ! Votre mission commence d’assurer la suprematie de la vraie religion, d’imposer avec elle la vraie culture, d’incorporer a la grande nation americaine l ' heritage de christianisme et d’humanite dont nous sommes forts et fiers. “Christi miles bonus esto.” What is hi gh school if not a short, pleasant trip on the tracks of time? Four years ago, fellows from all corners of New England congregated at Assumption to form the Memory Express of the Class of 1945. We all liked the idea but, seriously, we thought the trip would be rather long. We coidd visualize certain breaks in the smooth tracks ahead but started off undaunted. Beside them stood men, we then deemed strangers, such men as Caesar, Milton, Virgil and Shakespeare; Tressler was there too with Wirth, Deschamps and Gay. Of course, our professors came along as conductors. Otherwise it would have been a dull trip. At each stop they took us on a sight-seeing tour. Each town was founded in the concrete of time, each street was a month, each house a day, but we went through every one from top to bottom. FRESHMAN VILLAGE Shortly after starting on the trip, we came to Freshman Village, our first stop. As we got off the train we were somewhat bewildered. This was all new to us. We didn’t exactly know what to do or when to do it and stumbled all over ourselves. However, we managed to pull ourselves together and keep a diary of the tour: 1941 September 14— First day at Assumption, no sleep at night, “Gee I wish I were at home.” 15— Bought some books from a Shylock. 16— Algebra for first time with Fr. Germain—“Boy is he tough!” 21—Fr. Marius first time. Oy yoy yoy! 30—Making friends fast. October 4—Oh! those Sundays and rainy days are dreary! 10—Algebra classes reach brawl stage. Pass the brass knuckles. 16—“Cowboy” Lavoie first victim of Fr. Marius. 19—Where is that spending money going? 26— Parlor, first time, what a thrill! November 1—All Saints Day, first “conge”. Explored city of Worcester. 27— Discovered Fr. Germain is a soccer star. December 4— Three new ping-pong tables in the recreation hall. 5— One ping-pong table bites the dirt. 7—Rumors of Japan’s dastardly attack upon Pearl Harbor confirmed. 14—“Les Pattes de Mouches” presented by collegians under Fr. Engelbert. 19—Stand in awe as barrel-chested, neatly uniformed Norwich basketball players came to play our college team. 1942 January 6—Charles Mathys, Belgian refugee, causes quite a rumpus. He speaks only French. 18— Black-outs are frequent. March 19— Alfred Lord signs declaration of independence. May 6—Father Superior’s Feast Day. “Le Secret de la Confession” presented that evening. 11—Field Day. Store sells “hot dogs”, ice cream and tonic through outside stand. 30—Trip to Mr. Chaine’s to work in the garden.—Whoopee! SOPHOMORE TOWN A few fellows missed the train and stayed at Freshman Village. To compen¬ sate for their loss we stopped at Sophomore Town to get a few replacements. This time, as we started on the scheduled tour, we knew all the ropes and just what to expect. (So we thought.) But our elders soon calmed us down. This was our schedule: 1942 September 13—Launched again but with 106 freshmen! 15—Mass in the gym with those hard chairs. 25—“Commando” raid. Objective: grapevines above baseball field. 27—First Mass in new Chapel. October 17—Letters from that girl we met last summer keep up the ever-important morale. 20— Discovered Harry James at 7:00 and start nightly pilgrimage to radio. November 15—We are initiated to Br. Armand’s cure-all pills. 19—David Copperfield proved good reading. 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LE JOUR VIENDRA Tu porteras toute la hauteur de la taille Et tel, tu pourras t’avancer un bras tendu Pour ecarter la foule avec un doux courage Et tu seras same pour toute une vie d’homme. Georges Duhamel “Sans mentir, si votre ramage Se rapporte a votre plumage Vous etes le phenix des hotes de ces hois” L’homme vaut par son esprit, c’est tout ce qu’il a de personnel et d’immortel en Ini; le reste— n ' est qu’emprunt .... plumage. Notre ramage a nous, francos, c’est la langue frangaise, la seule qui exprime adequatement 1’esprit qui est le notre; la seule qui nous transmet, a pleine mesure, un heritage de culture et de foi. C’est par elle, que nous pourrons servir la patrie avec honneur, etendre le regne du Christ, exercer notre influence par la plume et la parole. CERCLE ST. JEAN lere rangee: Bernard Archambeault, Roger Bisson, Gerard Gaucher, Yvon Dubois, Georges Chretien, Robert Vigeant. 2e rangee: Raymond Marin, Paul E. Morisette, J. P. Richard, Pere Armand Desautels, Normand Poirier, Donald Dufour, N. Meiklejohn, Ronald Lussier, Roland Guilman. 3e rangee: Richard Collette, L. Ratte, W. E. Dubois, E. Miclette, M. Camirand, A. Bedard, Pierre Fleurant. Mere avant tout soucieuse cle l’avenir cle ses enfants, l’Assomption cultive cherement les vocations sacerdotales ecloses dans les rangs de ses eleves. Depuis 1917 le CERCLE ST. JEAN ne cesse d’encourager tous ceux qui se destinent a la pretrise, afin de preparer d’excellentes recrues an clerge des paroisses franco- americaines. Deja plus de 150 pretres en sont sortis pour l’honneur de leur Alma Mater, et le bien de notre race aux Etats-Unis. LA SOCIETE NATIONALE D’HONNEUR Albert Bouley; tere rangee: Roger Bisson, Donat Robitaille, vice-president, Francois Dufault, president, Raymond Marin, secretaire-tresorier, Roland Guilman, Normand Poirier, Gilbert Levesque. 2e rangee: N. Meiklejohn, B. Archambeault, K. Laprade, William Dubois, Leopold Bonnet. Robert Cote. En fevrier 1945 s’etablit officiellement dans l’Ecole Superieure tine SOCIETE d’HONNEUR dans lc but d’encadrer les initiatives des eleves, et cl’obtenir un credit national a ceux qui parmi ces memes eleves se recommandent par leurs qualites superieures. La soeiete tend a promourvoir un enthousiasme sincere pour les valeurs intellectuelles, a stimuler le desir de rendre service, a developper les caracteres, a former des chefs. Les membres de la SOCIETE d’HONNELJR sont choisis parmi les eleves de methode et de versification, avant tout, reniar- quables par leurs succes scolaires, leur esprit de loyaute et de discipline, leur bonne influence morale, et leur devouement social. La SOCIETE d’HONNEUR tient des reunions de quinzaine auxquelles sont admis tons les eleves de l’ECOLE SUPERIEURE. Ces reunions se tiennent alternativement en anglais et en frangais. Alt moment de la graduation les membres perseverants portent stir leur diplome le sceau national de la soeiete. L’ECHO tere rangee: Sous-redacteurs: F. Dufault, A. Bedard , M. Carey, W. Dubois, Redacteur-en- chef Gilbert Levesque; sous-redacteurs: N. Petit, David Lavigne; Echanges: Albert Bouley. 2e range: L. Vadnais, N. Meiklejohn, E. Paradis, C. Martel, R. Larrivee, J. Viau, Gerant: A. Gagnon; E. Riel, Maurice Morin. L’Echo c’est notre petit journal qu’on publie et redige avec la permission du Superieur. On se propose comme but (1) de faire du journal un portrait de l’Assomption et de son oeuvre, (2) d’encourager les eleves a s’exprimer clairement en anglais et en frangais, (3) de rendre familier aux etudiants la force puissante du journalisme, (4) de souder nor coeurs a notre Alma Mater, (5) de maintenir et de former le bon esprit de famille qui regne deja parmi nous. Pour ses conseils concernant les problemes techniques, il faut remercier M. le professeur Louis T. DesChenes, et de plus, le P. Paid et le F. Georges a qui est tombee la tache de la censure. L’Echo n’est que dans son enfance. Qu’il ait une vie longue, heureuse et prospere! OFFICIERS DE CLASSE Armand Masse, Tresorier B; Roland Guilman, Vice- President B; Gilbert Levesque, President B; Francois Dufault, President A; William Arsenault, Vice-President A; Harold Carey, Secretaire A. Francois Landry, Secre¬ taire B, et Edmond Fulker, Tresorier A, etaient deja partis au service de leur pays. MEMINI icre rangee: sous-editeurs, Francois Dufault, G. Dumas, artiste, R. Lussier, editeur, Gilbert Levesque, D. Lavigne, gerant, A. Gagnon, H. Carey, ae rangee: Louis Blais, R. Collette, T. Fortier, G. Paradis, R. Marin, N. Poirier, L. Bourret; dactylographe, R. Larrivee; A. Masse, J. Viau, R. Guilman; dactylographe, Maurice Morin. LE CLUB FRANCAIS Des son arrivee en 1943 le Pere Rosaire s’employa genereusement a promou- voir chez les eleves l’usage de la langue frangaise, tant dans la conversation privee, que dans les exercices pulics. C’est dans ce but qu’il ouvrit, pour notre seule classe d’abord, un centre de gymnastique intellectuelle, a une porte du “gym”. Parties de cartes encyclopediques, chansons et fables mimees, mots croises, jeu de societe . . . . au CLUB FRANCAIS: on parle frangais, on s’amuse en frangais. Cette annee toutes les classes de l’Ecole Superieur y furent admises, chacune un soir par semaine de 7I1. a 8.15. Par les efforts de Pere Rosaire, le CLUB FRANCAIS tend a devenir un veritable foyer de culture generale en frangais, et particulierement devoue aux diverses manifestations de classe. ART DRAMATIQUE Les seances dramatiques sont de tradition a l’Assomption. L’an passe une partie anglaise s’adjoignit a la partie frangaise et c’est ainsi que nous eumes quatre representations: en decembre, “La MEILLEURE PART” et “THE LITTLE FATHER OF THE WILDERNESS”; en mai, “LA FARCE DE PATHELIN ’’dediee au P. Superieur, et “THE MIKADO” specialement execute en l’honneur du jubile sacerdotal du P. Oscar. P. Rosaire et F. Vincent (respectivement professeurs de frangais et d’anglais), s’occuperent de la mise en scene; P. Ulric se chargea de la musique. Cette annee le bruit circule qu’on prepare, avec le concours de jeunes recrues, “LE PRESBYTERE EN FLEURS” de Leopold Houle, pour la fete du P. Superieur. The seeds of victory in war are sown upon the fields of friendly strife. General MacArthur OUR COACHES PAUL CHRETIEN Last September, Paul organized As¬ sumption’s first football team. As mem¬ ber of an All-New Hampshire inter¬ scholastic football team and a young man respected by all, Paul taught his boys clean, hard football enabling the team to represent our school on the grid¬ iron in praiseworthy fashion. He also originated and coached our first fresh¬ man basketball team. But Paul has been more, to many of us, than just a coach. He has been a friend, advisor and guid¬ ing light. His sincere interest in all of us has manifested itself on many occa¬ sions. Paul’s patience, energy, persever¬ ance and fine sense of propriety insure him the success we all wish him. LOU PICK Basketball! What a prodigious word, bringing to mind exciting evenings, long hours of arduous and sweaty practice and the perennial visit of that sportive gentleman, Louis Pick, known to all as “Coach”! “Coach” has behind him a long and illustrious basketball record. He hails from New York City where he first started playing basketball in the Catholic Boy Scout’s League at the ten¬ der age of ten! He starred as forward on Manhattan College’s best team to date, winning 25 out of 27 games. He has played professional basketball with the Clinton Irish Americans, Boston American Professionals, and now for the Norton Abrasives, of Worcester. Speak¬ ing of basketball he says, “Basketball is the finest game I know of to teach a fellow sportsmanship and team work.” FOOTBALL ist row: G. Leblanc, Leclerc, Morency, A. Bonvouloir, Capt. G. Levesque, R. Guilmin, R. Beauregard, K. Laprade. 2nd row: Mgr. Bouley, F. Blais, Boisvert, Rogero, Bourbeau, Fr. Leo Martin, A. Bedard, M. Tetreault, E. Fulker. 3rd row: Collette, D. Therriault, Fredette, Gosselin, Coach Paul Chretien, N. Laporte, St. Louis, F. Dufault, N. Meiklejohn, R. Miller, Dufar d, Mgr. E. Paradis. (Manager “Chuck” Martel was absent when photo was taken.) The first football varsity in the history of Assumption High was organized in the fall of 1944. By no means a high scoring, rampaging eleven, the Greyhounds, working from a single wing-back formation, moved swiftly and efficiently with captain Gil Levescpie carrying the brunt of the attack. The line, comparatively small, was extremely stalwart and gave its all throughout, demonstrating fine spirit and skill. The Blue and White did not always dazzle their opponents but always fought courageously and indomitably. T hree members of the team were awarded Honorable Mention in the All-City selections, among them two seniors, “Gil” Levesque and Armand Bonvouloir. BASKETBALL ist row: “Archie” Archambault, “Doc” Dufault, “Johnny” Valois, “Kenney” Laprade, Rene Viau. 2d row: Mgr. “Gerry” Paradis, “Beans” Dubois, Gil” Levesque, “Buts” Bonvouloir, Fr. Leo Martin, “Welcome” Bienvenue, “Johnny” Picard, Asst. Mgr. “Norm” Cote. WON 8 LOST 9 Home 26 St. John 33 Home 22 North 26 39 St. Bernard 24 t t 21 St. Louis 42 35 Sacred Heart 26 33 St. Mary 3 ° 29 David Prouty 3 1 ( 34 Commerce 44 45 Sacred Heart 27 u 38 St. Peter 37 37 St. Peter 32 i 42 St. Louis 45 35 St. Bernard 41 i 25 St. John 35 l 7 Trade 27 i t 42 David Prouty 3 6 (t 40 St. Mary 25 Total 561 558 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Yvon Dubois 166 Rene Viau 20 Armand Bonvouloir 104 Richard Miller 11 Gilbert Levesque 99 Francois X. Dufault 5 John Picard 7 ° Bernard Archambault 5 Arthur Bienvenue 53 Kenneth Laprade 1 Jean Louis Valois 27 FINAL STANDING IN THE CATHOLIC LEAGUE 3rd Place Won 7 Lost 5 TENNIS Lawrence Therrien, Conrad Fortier, Gny Giboin, Capt. Ronald Lussier, Rene Viau, Donald Dufour, Georges Dumas, Manager Josepli Cournoyer, Harold Carey. Father Joseph, tennis coach, resolved to atone for last year’s victoryless season. As a consequence, the tennis varsity has practiced in the gymnasium during the winter months in order to achieve that end. Captain-elect Ronald Lussier also affirms that taking into consideration the experience gained, the results of this year’s campaign should be most gratifying. BASEBALL Under the careful guidance of Brothers Donat and George, the Greyhound baseball nine enjoyed a fine season last year counting six wins against two set¬ backs. Looking forward to another successful season, the Blue and White have been fortunate in retaining a majority of veterans. TRACK Track made a successful debut last year. Under the direction of Brother Raymond, the cindermen progressed rapidly and proved their competence by overwhelming St. Louis High of Webster 63-18. Paul Chretien has taken over the coaching reins for the 1945 season. Good luck to all these varsities! WE PLAYED TOO! “Dick” Miller FOOTBALL The class of ’45 always held football as their favorite sport. September 24, 1941, marked the beginning of our successful gridiron history. The result was nothing to brag about, for we lost 78-0 to a powerful sophomore team. “Vinny” Hazebrouck starred for the “Sophs” with eight touchdowns to his credit. This couldn’t stop us though and we finished the season with a .500 average. In 1942, we were out for victories and challenged anyone in the school! After beating the freshmen 63-0, and Juniors 25-6, we faced the famed seniors and bowed 31-19 after a terrific battle. T he Senior backfield of Leo Raymond, “Shorty” Vadnais, Richard Joseph, and “Al” Rivard proved to be very tricky and powerful. But we were determined to beat them! Four days later, after hard drills, we outclassed the H.S. monarchs by drubbing them 31-0. Nineteen forty-three saw every player of the squad return to Assumption. In quarterback “Moe” Fulker, halfbacks “Dick Miller and “Joker” Tetreault and fullback “Gil” Levesque, we found the necessary speed and power for a com¬ bined T and box formation. T his combination spelled victory after victory, till finally our ambition to play the college team was realized. We were finally beaten 14-6, 210-pound Brother Anselm scoring both college touchdowns. We ended the season with an 8-1 record. Although losing “Don” Therriault, “Rusty” Guilman, “Bob” St. Pierre, “Moe” Fulker, “Dick” Miller, “Joker” Tetreault, “Gil” Levesque and “Buts” Bonvou- loir to Assumption’s first interscholastic football squad, the senior team of 1944- 1945 shook off the gremlins, and, although handicapped, finished the season with 4 victories, 2 defeats and one tie. They placed second in the intramural league. 1st row: “Curly” Morin, “Pop” Larrivee, “Bib” Gagnon, George Dumas, Louis Blais, “Teddy” For¬ tier, “Johnny” Picard. 2nd row: “Bill” Arse¬ nault, “Dee Gaudreau, “Leo Bourret, Coach Paul Chretien, “Pete” Carey, “Avo” Gaudreau, “Bob” St. Pierre. BASKETBALL While zero weather eliminated all outdoor sports, we as freshmen in 1941 fought hard for our initial basketball victory. This finally came at the expense of the sophomores by a score of 21-19. For a freshman team, our season record of two to five was fair enough. We all remember the “Sophomore All Stars’’, members of the varsity, who after the regular season was over, beat everyone but finally, as usual, lost to the 1941 College varsity. In our junior year, we handily copped the High School and College intramural tournament with Vigeant, Fulker, Nadeau, Picard, Beauchamp and “Avo” Gaudreau starring. This year the Seniors floored a fast-breaking quintet, “Joker” Tetreault, Jules Viau, Frank Landry, “Miser” Laporte, “Rusty” Guilmin plus substitutes “Curly” Morin, “Teddy” Fortier, Normand Poirier and “Lee” Bourret, who were destined to capture the mythical school championship. The Seniors at the beginning of March, stood in first place with an 8-2 record. BASEBALL-SOFTBALL In our sophomore year, the B class won the High School Championship, beat¬ ing the Seniors 26-18 in the play-offs. The famed murderers row of “Gil” Levesque, “Dick” Miller and “Joker” Tetreault, number three, four and five in the lineup,, really had a field day collecting 11 hits for themselves. Levesque and Miller hitting each two homers. Jules Viau, “the blooper” twirler, pitched a beautiful game, holding the slugging seniors to mere pop-ups and occasional singles. The 1944 baseball season rolled along and most of the Juniors held berths on the varsity. In fact, five of them were on the starting lineup. The Softball League was not organized, so the Juniors cheered for their classmates on the varsity, and found little time to play. The results of the games played though, again showed their superiority. The ended the season with a 4-0 record. 1st row: “Joker” Tet- reault, “Dick” Miller, “Avo” Gaudreau, “Gil” Levesque, “Buts” B011- vouloir. 2nd row: “Bob” St. Pierre, Armand Masse, Jules Viau, Roland Mi¬ chaud, “Miser” Laporte, “Beans” Dubois. HIGHLIGHTS 1941-5 i. “Perry”, “Dick” Laplante, “Buts”, “Bib”, Frank Landry and a few pies. 2. Why students leave school! Latin mid-years. 3. Strike three! 4. Brother Arthur, teacher, advisor . . . friend. 5. “F.sp£ce de Chinois”. ( . Strong, silent type. 7. Carefree sophomores. 8. Dig it? 9. Mine Pathelin. 10. Notice (he left muscle. 11. Murderers row. 12. Gone but not forgotten. U. S. Navy bound. 7 Jt Atw-t ,e, .sL 7 UP X: 4- ■i . X VAhi x ) . 2c JUL Vlnd X i- X V V Y X VDe f x J c L S v A Itripf- X 4 Ret x Xf X X FA ftl 2? Tut x . y. � — 1 V 1 ELEMENTS A President R. F. Poirier Vice-President Conrad Gaudreau Secretaire Philippe Collette T resorier Claude Tasse lere rangee: R. Gagnon, R. Gallagher, P. Cormier, C. Tasse, R. F. Poirier, Pere Edouard Moreau, P. Collette, C. Gaudreau, G. Page, B. Lussier, J. Martin, M. Surette. 2e rangee: V. Tollmen, G. Archambeault, N. Cabral, G. Chapdelaine, P. DeLisle, L. Levasseur, J. Grenier, B. Daviau, C. Downing-Brown, R. Dupre. 3e rangee: L. Daigle, R. Lavallee, N. Gouin, M. Jolicoeur, R. Laroque, E. Brassard, R. Methot, A. Larrivee, V. Cote, B. Bastarache, C. Bail, qe rangee: G. Pourdrier, R. Gonthier, G. Dugal, S. Lecomte, L. Bernier, R. A. Poirier, Rene Dube. ELEMENTS B President Laurier Buteau Vice-President Robert Macintosh Secretaire Ernest Archambeault T resorier Frank Gallant lere rangee: C. Lord, P. Lavallee, B. Fontaine, F. Larose, Ernest Archambeault, L. Bruteau, Pere Alfred Berthiaume, R. Macintosh, F. Gallant, G. Bouchard, G. Vigeant, R. Roberge, sc rangee: P. Faucher, C. Toupin, J-P. Casaubon, G. Denette, O. Lauzon, P. Brochu, R. Chasse, A. Demers, G. Deneault, P. St. Pierre. 3c rangee: P. Brousseau, N. Levesque, B. Lynch, R. Caron, J. Ledou, P. Gallant, P. Dumont, C. Fortier, D. Jolicoeur. qe rangee: R. Dumont, G. Heroux, E. Vezina, P. Hebert, M. Blanchard, N. Pelletier. ELEMENTS C President Roland St. Louis Vice-President Ronald Proulx Secretaire Raymond Bessette T resorier Maurice Beaulieu lere rangee: J. Provost, R. Are], G. Cantin, M. Beaulieu, R. St. Louis, M-Jean Chaine, Pere Marius Dumoulin, R. Proulx, R. Bessette, R. Sylvestre, N. Gauthier, L. Larocque. 2e rangee: R. Downey, R. Rivest, L. Vachon, R. Pare, O. Lamontagne, P. Tetreault, J. Houle, M. Cloutier, G. Page, A. Babineau. ge rangee: A Ferron, A. Desnoyers, M. Durcin, L. Choinard, P. Amyot, R. Leduc, M. Bellenoit, P. Bonvouloir. qe rangee: R. Oullette, J-M. Belisle, M. Berube, R. St. Pierre, N. Bedard, V. Fournier, N. Choiniere. ELEMENTS D President Narcisse Deroy Vice-President Robert Goodrow Secretaire Charles Jordan 7 resorier Bernard Poirier lere rangee: A. St. Pierre, C. Dufault, B. Poirier, N. Deroy, Pere Armand Desautels, R. Goodrow, C. Jordon, R. Adams, H. Joly. 2e rangee: G. St. Pierre, B. Bahosh, C. Morin, G. Vermette, P. Desjardins, L. Bernier, L. Carpenter, ge rangee: E. Tetreault, P. DeBlois, J. Dubord, R. Rogero, R. Desjardins. SYNTAXE A President Paul Vigeant Vice-President Roger Boisvert Secretaire Jacques Secuin T resorier Lucien Benoit lere rangee: Gerard Methot, Marcel Gilles, L. Benoit. P. Vigeant, P. Emile Brochu, J. Seguin, R. Boisvert, Gilles Auclair, Georges Gilbert, Roger Leblanc. 2e rangee: Raymond Boisse, Albert Moussean, Gaston Charbonneau, Grenier, Norman Laroque, Georges Roy, Jarvais. 3c rangee: Paul Gregoire, Rondeau, Robert Gaumon, Albert Van Vooren. 4e rangee: J. Tormey, R. Turgeon, R. Racine, Lucien Dufard, Paul Allari, Conrad Sansoucie. SYNTAXE B President Donald Bronson Vice-President Paul Beaudry Secretaire Robert Leclerc T resorier Paul Savard 1 ere rangee: P. Savard, Raymond Langevin, Normand Lorange, D. Bronson, M. Ronald Lacroix, P. Beaudry, Roger Chagnon, Normand Gaudet. 2e rangee: Jacques Morelle, Andre Lapre, Camille LaRose, Roger Pelletier, Paul Beaulieu, Robert Gauthier, Romeo Nadeau. 3e rangee: Jean Lussier, Robert Blais, Alcide Leclerc, Richard Theriault, Charles Lewis. SYNTAXE C President Normand Cote Vice-President Alphonse Audet Secretaire Philias Auger T resorier Arthur Bif.nvenue tere rangee: P. Lavoie, L. Ayotte, R. Levesque, A. Bienvenue, N. Cote, P. Ulric Charpentier, A. Audet, P. Auger, L. Therien, G. Gamache. 2e rangee: R. Bolduc, R. Caron, R. Parenteau, A. Normandeau, C. Thibault, R. Miville. 3e rangee: M. Gosselin, R. Blais, R. Laflamme, R. Ferland, R. Desrosiers, G. L’Esperance. 4e rangee: L. Darsigny, H. Gagnon, J. Loiselle, J. G. Laplante, E. Riel, R. Airoldi. 5e rangee: G. Bellerose, R. Viau, R. Archambault, N. Beausoleil, Marcel Letourneau. SYNTAXE D President Lawrence Rousseau Vice-President Kenneth Gauthier Secretaire-T resorier Edouard Bessette lere rangee: Maurice Allaire, John Morissette, Lawrence Rousseau, P. Paul Martel, Edouard Bessette, John Farley, Gilles Lediic. 2e rangee Richard Jordan, Frederic Bourbeau, Fernand Pelletier, Francis Tournier, Kenneth Gauthier, John Dufault, Robert Lamoureux. METHODE A President Gilbert Leblanc Vice-President Marcel St. Sauveur Secretaire Emile Bourbeau Tresorier Roger Cote xere rangee: R. Lepoutre, E. Bourbeau, G. Leblanc, Pere Rosaire St. Laurent, Pere Odilon Dubois, Pere Oscar Zoppi, M. St. Sauveur, R. Cote, R. Bisson, N. Babineau. 2e rangee: F. Therrien, N. Laflamme, J. Cournoyer, D. Robitaille, R. Casavant, C. Martel, Ernest Morin, G. Giboin. 3e rangee: B. Gravel, G. Choquette, R. Bourgea, R. Lafond, N. Petit, E. Paradis, M. Carey, qe rangee: R. Chagnon, R. Deslauriers, K. Laprade, R. Bouregard, G. Poisson, C. Beauchamp. METHODE B President Bernard Archambeault Vice-President William Dubois Secretaire Norman Meiklejohn T resorier Pierre Fleurant i ere rangee: L. Letourneau, N. Meiklejohn, W. Dubois, B. Archambeault, M. Louis T. DesChenes, 1). Rourke, P. Fleurant, M. Camirand, Raymond Dumouchel. 2e rangee: S. Allard, J. Brassard, R. Rourke, G. Gaucher, A. Bouley, Roger Bisson, P. Saalburg. 3e rangee: R. Lamoureux, A. Bedard, R. Blais, R. Vigeant. qe rangee: J. Morency, J. L. Valois, George Magnant, G. Breault, Georges Chretien, Gerald Roy. WILL WE EVER FORGET? All the sharp Casanovas parading their best before the feminine talent at the basketball games. The rapid expulsion of ten ill-mannered students from Father “Windy’s” class within the space of one hour. The growth of long beards and pink fuzz on the faces of the students the time they weren’t allowed in dorm one Wednesday afternoon. Dubois’ nose. Father “Ricky’s” swelling bag of jokes. The graceful flight of “Gil” Levesque who soared through a first story window in pursuit of his shoes. The everyday common moans. The customary “retenues de week-end”. The sudden “blackout” at the play “The Little Father of the Wilderness”, when “Fat” Levesque tripped over the electric wiring. “Jokers” headling flights into the snowbanks of the skating rink for one buck. The “Old Man’s” sheets. Lafond’s fifteen or twenty average cuts while shaving. All the bird food they used to feed us. The instantaneous congregating of students around any females (or reasonable facsimiles) who dared to venture into our retreat. The radiant fragrance of strutting Roger Cote who sprinkled himself with perfumes and powders and bathed in soap bubbles. “Miser’s” trunk-full of liniments, salves, ointments, pills, rubbing liquids and such. The chemical wizards up in “lab” (and I do mean Dubois, Vadnais, Gagnon and Gaudreau) who did everything but burn the joint to the ground. Paradis’ unique jitterbugging to hot tunes. Dubois moaning out spirituals. 1 ’he incident in which “Ti-Bull” lost his memory. “Butsy” making the Prefect say “mother”. Father Marius’ walking stick which was whittled down to a stub by a revenge- fid student. J. A. Daniel Loubert’s extensive vocabulary. The repeated entrance of visiting females into the dorms and the embarrassing positions in which they placed some unsuspecting students. The dragging (inch by inch) of “Pete” Fleurant (and others who had fainted) out of chapel. The commendable speeches of the noted Berards, “Jeep” and “Peep”. Miser’s colorful vocabulary. The month during which “Bibulus” passed out two butts. Hie battle royal between Lord and Bussiere, who could do nothing but pull hair and yell for help while Lord beat the stuffings out of him. The time that some students held the “Baron de Viry” captive beneath a grate after he had descended into the pit to retrieve a nickel. “Bibulus” performing the butterfly dance. The time the students, clad only in pajamas, were forced to leave their beds and dash out onto the snow-covered ground for a practise fire drill. The pow-wow during which the Prefect mentioned the process one must endure in order to donate blood to the blood-bank. When the prefect’s explana¬ tion had ceased, “Jerry” Paradise lay flat on the floor in a dead faint. 1 ’he time the Prefect had laryngitis, haw! haw! Father “Rosy” singing the commercial “bubble-wubble-wubble soapine”. Father Leo’s money-draining raffles and tombolas. The bull-sessions in the “cabinet” after the lights went out. Oh, yeh, the penances, too! The time “Swede” forced two disagreeing sophomores into reconciliation by making them stand on their chairs in study hall and kiss each other, Yeow! The time “Swede” forgot his prayers in chapel. The concerts that the fellows would attend and the customary hunts for trunk compartments, clothes, and blankets. Beans, three times a week. The Prefect’s use of YOU as a punching bag. The time our dashing waiter, Noel Collette, slipped on the wet refectory floor. Both he and the platter of spaghetti left the floor for a moment but returned with a bang. Noel had spaghetti drooling over his forehead. The “prom” in “le chateau en Espagne”. The time Dubois wore his own clothes. De Viry’s airplane models under construction in study. The “Old Man’s” “Espece de Chinois”. All the Seniors rolling their own cigarettes during the shortage. The week that the majority of the students returned from vacation with “brush-cuts”. The first time in your life you read a Tuesday’s paper on Tuesday. Jolly Brother Armand. Slipping around trying to play touch-football in the mud of the hand-ball courts. The “Around the Campus” column. The profs’ nicknames—Old Buck, Smoky, Rosy, Ditchy, Ricky, Tojo, Bull, B.B., Quack, Gauch, (J. A. Daniel) Bissy, Vinny, Snuffy, Dumbo, Joe, Swede. Those two and one-half minute showers during which you didn’t even have time to regulate the water and were either scalded, frozen or had a nozzle with one puny little stream of water issuing from it! Dave Lavigne (Icy N. Hereya) UN MERCI CORDIAL A nos bienfaiteurs dont la generosite nous a permis d’accomplir ce travail. Au Pere Superieur qui a autorise la publication de notre Memini 1945. Au Pere Rosaire St. Laurent, au Frere Georges Bissonnette, a M. Louis T. M. DesChenes qui se sont mis si genereusement a la solution de nos problemes particulars. A nos photographes, le Pere Leo Martin et M. Henri Gervais de nous avoir pretes temps et talent. A M. Heffernan, notre imprimeur, a M. Johnson, notre graveur. A la classe de ’45 elle-meme, a ses ofliciers, le redacteur-en-chef, sous-redacteurs, gerants, dactylographes, enfin a tons ceux qui out rendu service a Memini 1945, nous presen tons ces quelques pages en temoignage de reconnaissance. La Redaction In Appreciation For the Outstanding Achievements of Assumption High School WRIGHT MACHINE COMPANY Screw Machine Products and Metal Specialties WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Provencher’s Jewelry Store North Adams, Mass. Compliments of George Costas R. F. D. No. 4, Norwich, Conn. CLASS HISTORY December—1942 4—Assumption High elected mem¬ ber of the New England Associa¬ tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools. 10—Successful French classes: Gerry Paradis ousted by Mr. Chaine and Frank Landry by Mr. DesChenes. 18—Class sings “La Marseillaise” to Fr. Odilon on his feast day. March—1943 18— French debate: Technical Educa¬ tion vs. Liberal Education, Bour- ret and Levesque vs. Miller and Fortier. “Joker” Tetrault, chair¬ man. 19— Question of spinal meningitis and quarantine. 24—Mr. Lacroix walks from one side of the class to the other 126 times. May 9—Mother’s Day. Speech by the Prefect put us right in the mood. Encouragements de M. et Mine Oscar D. LaVigne Worcester, Massachusetts Troudeau’s Poultry Farm North Adams, Mass. NARCUS BROS. Stationers School - Office Supplies 24 Pleasant Street WORCESTER 8, MASS. Hommages de L’abbe Philias L. Jalbert Cure He la Paroisse St. Jean-Baptiste Fall River, Massachusetts Compliments of Dr. Wilfred Delaney, D.D.S. Massachusetts Avenue CAMBRIDGE 40, MASS. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. St. Pierre 46 West Hollis Street NASHUA, N. H. Compliments of Raoul Lataille Soutlibridge, Mass. 12— Superior’s Feast Day. Students present him with $1,400. $400 to be used for a memorial window in chapel, the remainder for the skating rink. June 8—Selling books. Ah! Mazuma. JUNIOR BOROUGH Junior Borough! Ye gads, this is a fast train. It seems that we just embarked, but here we are, upper classmen already. Before coming into the “Borough” a few rearrangements were made. The tour, as usual, capti¬ vated our interest and kept us busy for we visited many classical land¬ marks. In our diary we noted these happenings: September— 1943 13— Third entry, “Fat” Levesque and “Dick” Miller have sabotaged Compliments of Philias J. Breault Insurance and Real Estate Chicopee Falls, Mass. Fortin’s Market Meats - Groceries - Provisions 1892 ACUSHNET AVENUE Tel. 2-3548 316 WOOD STREET Tel. 3-2536 81 AUSTIN STREET Tel. 3-3027 New Bedford, Mass. Compliments de Dr. Pierre T. Crispo 439 Bedford Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of J. E. NADEAU Men’s Specialty Shop 1365 Pleasant Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Henri A. Demers Fall River, Mass. Compliments de LA FAMILLE OSCAR E. GAUDREAU Indian Orchard, Mass. our whoopee makers by becoming monitors. Oct. Echo makes de¬ but. Great improvement over Atom. 15— New swimming pool completed. 28—Father Rosaire organizes French Club. November 6—Let’s have a Cha-hee for the new “coke” machine. 18—Bishop Yu-Pin speaks here. December 1—Death of Br. Joachim. 3— Skating rink finished. 4— We present our first card party. 14—Ray Marin wins upper-class pub¬ lic speaking contest, “Moe” Ful- ker and “Doc” Dufault are second and third. 16— “Father of the Wilderness”, Eng¬ lish play put on by Br. Vincent. Wine between the acts for the principals. (French Play—“La Meilleure Part”.) Compliments de M. le cure Adrien Forest Paroisse St. Anne Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments of Senay’s Drug Store 207 Mechanic Street Leominster, Mass. Telephone 1945 Compliments of A Friend Compliments du Rev. Sylvio J. Desautels Cure , Paroisse St. Georges Chicopee Falls, Mass. Encouragements du Rev. Gerald Beauregard Vicaire de VEglise St. Georges Chicopee Falls, Mass. Compliments of H. Ernest Dionne, Attorney 96 William Street New Bedford, Mass. March—1944 8—Our Red Cross benefit goes over well. 12—Pope Pius 5th anniversary. Pleas¬ ant evening of movies and speech¬ es prepared by Br. Gerard. 30—History debate: President’s Term Should Be Restricted to One Re- election by an Amendment to the Constitution. Affirmative: Georges Dumas and Ronald Lussier vs. Harold Carey and Ernest Mi- clette. Louis Vadnais, chairman. April 3—“War Should Be Declared by Di¬ rect Vote of the People Except in Case of an Invasion.’’ Affirmative: Maurice Morin and Theodore Fortier vs. Donald Therriault and Antoine Gagnon. Donald Greg- oire, chairman. May 10—Father Rosaire presents “Le Maitre Pathelin”. Richard Col- Compliments of Charles D. Poirier, Reg. Pharm., Proprietor Walsh Pharmacy 1224 Pleasant Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of O. DUMONT Jeweler and Optician 1424 Pleasant Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of A Friend Compliments of Dr. Albert L. Menard 42 Main Street Leominster, Mass. Compliments de M. Edmond Legere 183 Mechanic Street Leominster, Mass. Compliments de LeComte’s Men’s Shop New Bedford, Mass. SYLVIO LECOMTE, Prop. lette, Jean Picard, Harold Carey and Paul-Emile Morissette star. 14—“Mikado” smash hit! Dedicated to Fr. Oscar on occasion of his Silver Jubilee. SENIOR CITY Time has passed too quickly. Upon entering Senior City we were is¬ sued special passes, for it has been a difficult journey and only the fit¬ test have remained to view the sacred “lieu”. It’s tall buildings, spacious streets and wonderful opportunities for advancement dumbfounded us. It is, indeed, the most pleasant of our adventures, many of us wish we could linger forever in its charming atmos¬ phere but “time and tide wait for no man.” We can’t forget: September—1944 10—Cross at last into the Senior Sanc¬ tum. Compliments of St. Germain Motor Trans. WILLY ST. GERMAIN, Prop. Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments of the Table Talk Baking Co. 153 Green Street Worcester, Mass. Compliments of R. S. Normandin Southbridge, Mass. Compliments of Alfred Dumas Treasurer Southbridge Cooperative Bank Southbridge, Mass. Compliments of A Friend Taft Station, Conn. Compliments of BOY’S SHOP “JOE” SADINSKY, Prop. 146 Main St., Norwich, Conn. 15—Superior gives permission for a football team. 18— Father Cosset, missionary, preach¬ es our retreat. 19— Grass drills under Coach Paul Chretien. Oh! my poor aching back! October 14—“Geronimo” for movie. Three scalped and four wounded on way to dorm as students take up cry. 18—Sgt. Clement St. Hilaire visits his Alma Mater. 23—Fire drill; 45 seniors fall down three flights of stairs, roll out into the cold and don’t even wake up. November 7—Chemistry lab. turned into dis¬ tillery for the afternoon. 12—Opening of drive for new college. Money! Money! December Fad for crew cuts overruns school. Compliments of Mathieu Bottling Co. Taftville, Conn. Compliments of Sylvia’s Beauty Shoppe SYLVIA VADNAIS MARION, Prop. 194 Main St., Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments of Auray Fontaine, M.D. 52 Hamlet Avenue Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments de M. et Mme. Louis Vadnais 50 Jenckes St., Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments du Rev. Jean B. Messier Paroisse de VAssomption Chicopee, Mass. Compliments de J. Romuald Crispo Avocat Fall River, Mass. January—1945 25—Wc say good-bye to “Med”, “Benny”, “Moe”, “Saint” and “[oker”. Gone but not forgotten. 28—Return from New Bedford. (Oh! you city you!) March 18-Off to College. June 13—Graduation! Whoopee! Once more, and for the last time, we embark for a short ride to the grotto where our engineer, the Super¬ ior, will solemnly call out, “End of the line. All out. Change for Col- legeville, Armed Services, Outside World, and all points up.” Then our Memory Express will be carefully dis¬ mantled but it will not cease to exist. It will be carried the world over in our hearts we, the graduates of 1945. Good luck and God speed! AU REVOIR Frank Landry Compliments of Crusader’s Club Westbrook, Maine Compliments du Rev. Joseph Remy Vicaire Paroisse de l’Assomption Chicopee, Mass. Compliments of MILLER’S PACKAGE STORE 131 PROVIDENCE STREET PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT Compliments du Rev. L. George S. Clermont Leominster, Mass. Compliments of Alfred Roy Sons Funeral Directors 12 Hammond Street Worcester, Mass. Encouragements de M. Armand Bonvouloir North Adams, Mass. CLASS RINGS ULTRA Compliments of J. Richard O’Neil Co. Cambridge 39, Mass. CLASS RINGS ULTRA FOR GOOD FOOD — STOP AT THE GRILL DINERS 435 MAIN ST. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 80 CAMBRIDGE ST. Frank and William Arseneanlt, Proprietors Compliments of A. J. GREGOIRE, Clothier Dealer in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Accessories 146 MAIN STREET, SPENCER, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Compliments of AVARD’S Hector C. Cardin 208 Main St., Nashua, N. H. LAD AND DAD STORE 161 Main St., Nashua, N. H. Watches • Diamonds - Jewelry Fine Watch Repairing Compliments of Compliments of Brodeur Furniture Co. A Friend 196 Main St., Putnam, Conn. Telephone 78-2 Compliments of THE WORCESTER TELEGRAM THE EVENING GAZETTE THE SUNDAY TELEGRAM RADIO STATION WTAG Compliments of Dr. Adelard A. Demers, Jr. 1634 Pleasant Street Fall River, Massachusetts Dial 2-3531 Compliments of A Friend Fine Furniture Since 1887 C. H. Avery Furniture Co. Nashua, N. H. Avery Good Place to Trade ALBERT PETIT Proprietaire - Distributaire du “SIROP ALBERT” Directeur de L’Heure Franco-Americaine Poste WSAR Fall River, Massachusetts Compliments of Morneau’s Barber Shop 62 Chestnut St., Nashua, N. H. Compliments of Dr. Oswald S. Maynard, M.D. NASHUA, N. H. Compliments du Conseil Francliere No. 56 L’Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d’Amerique WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Compliments of William Robichaud Dolord J. Hamel Jeweler Optician 29 Mechanic Street 98 Front Street Leominster, Mass. Worcester, Mass. Compliments of Star Carbonizing Compliments de Brockelman Bros. WORCESTER MARKET Company “Le Plus Grand Marche WOONSOCKET, R. I. de Worcester ” 621, RUE MAIN WORCESTER, MASS. Telephone 2-0131 Established 1909 PIERRE PICARD Men’s Outfitter Custom Tailoring “THE STORE WHERE QUALITY COUNTS” 1333-35 PLEASANT STREET FALL RIVER, MASS. Compliments de L’abbe A. F. Desmarais Compliments de Chapelin de L’Orphelinat St. Joseph French Worsted FALL RIVER, MASS. Company WOONSOCKET, R. I. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gallant Compliments of HENRY J. GERYAIS Photographer to the Class of ’ 45 General Commercial - Home Portraits - Accident Claims Technical Photography - Copies of Old Pictures 4 PRESTON STREET Tel. 2-5535 WORCESTER, MASS. Compliments of CYRILLE BRODEUR SON Groceries and Provisions NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Compliments of MORIN’S NEW FUNERAL HOME Serving Worcester and Surrounding Towns 23 MAPLE STREET SPENCER, MASS. Compliments of Mr. Frederic George Tessier ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fredette ATHOL, MASS. Compliments du Dr. Antoine Dumouchel North Adams, Mass. George Bernique Co. Compliments of INSURANCE SERVICE A Friend 105 William Street MERCHANTS BANK BLDG. New Bedford, Massachusetts Compliments of Compliments of Francis X. Dufault, M.D. Mrs. Annabelle Adams ATHOL, MASS. ATHOL, MASS. Honneur Aux Gradues Compliments of Eugene Jalbert A Friend Avocat Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments des Dames de Sainte-Aime Paroisse St-Antoine Worcester, Mass. Compliments of LA FRANCE Registered Jeweler American Gem Society 76 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Compliments of Dr. Fred E. Toulouse, D.D.S. 50 Main St., Waterville, Maine Compliments of Dr. Mrs. Adrien Levesque 14 Chester St., Nashua, N. H. Compliments du Rev. Pere J. H. Boutin Cure de la Paroisse Saint ISom de Jesus Worcester, Massachusetts UN AMI Compliments of Alfred J. Gaudet Druggist 60 Friend St., Amesbury, Mass. Compliments du Dr. Paul Aucoin Rumford, Maine Compliments of Dr. J. Helfanbein Dentist 131 So. Main Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Paul E. Bouchard, O.D. Optometrist and Optician 107 West Pearl St., Nashua, N. H. Best Wishes and Good Luck Dr. William J. Boudreau Fall River, Massachusetts Compliments of Armand C. Lapointe Optician 321 Main Street Holyoke, Mass. Compliments de M. Auguste Chouinard 652 Country Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Dr. Paul O. Barre Optometrist Fall River, Mass. L’IMPARTIAL Journal Franco-Americain A. J. BIRON, Editeur 23, rue Elm, Nashua, N. H. Compliments of Theriault’s Men’s Shop Joseph P. Theriault, Prop. 77 West Pearl Street Nashua, New Hampshire Compliments de Brooklawn Market New Bedford, Mass. JOSEPH A. CYR, Prop. Compliments of Baylies Square Pharmacy Paul Vermette, Reg. Pharm. 1755 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, Massachusetts Alfred J. Carey Contractor and Builder 114 Summer Street Waterville, Maine Best Wishes to the Class of 1945 Joseph P. Clark Expert Optician 131 So. Main Street Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Grenache Insurance Agency Capitol Building 1428 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, Mass. Insure In Sure Insurance Compliments of Charron Radio Co. Complete Line of Furniture 20 ' Trumbull Street Worcester, Mass. Compliments de la Pharmacie Lavoine 118, rue Franklin Worcester, Mass. Compliments du Rev. Arthur G. Dupuis Notre-Dame de Lourdes Fall River, Mass. Compliments of Louis St. Soucie Undertaker NORTH ADAMS, MASS. Compliments of Milot Bros. Co. Lumber - Paints - Poultry Feed Telephone 381 - 382 Woonsocket, R. I. C. Blais Son, Inc. Funeral Home 57 Cabot St., Holyoke, Mass. Encouragements de Laurie Cormier Conseiller Municipal Leominster, Mass. COMPLIMENTS D’AMIS De La Classe De 1945 Compliments d’un ANCIEN ELEVE MARCEL MORENCY New Bedford, Massachusetts Landry’s Drug Store “The Rexall Store ” Compliments de Eugene L. Jalbert Avocat St. Johnsbury, Vermont Woonsocket, R. I. Compliments du Conseil Laniy No. 225 L’Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d’Amerique SPENCER, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments de Ha iluatirr Box 828 HOLYOKE, MASS. ROMEO D. RAYMOND, Editeur Compliments de M. le cure Georges Bedard Paroisse Precieux Sang WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND BEST WISHES A1 D GOOD LUCK Dr. Eugene Beauchamp CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments de LEO J. SIMARD JEWELER 54 SUFFOLK STREET HOLYOKE, MASS. Compliments of Art Garment Co. Compliments du Dr. Romeo J. Cournoyer Manufacturers of SPORT JACKETS SPENCER, MASS. Edgar P. Auhuchon 26 AVENUE C. WOONSOCKET, R. I. COMPLIMENTS OF New England Manufacturing Co. 50 CHURCH STREET PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND Compliments de Woonsocket Spinning Company, Inc. Serge Lamoureux, Proprietaire THE HEFFERNAN PRESS Specialists in School and College Printing Our Year Books Are Distinctive in Appearance and Layout JOHNSON ENGRAVING CO. 25 FOSTER STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS ENGRAVERS OF SCHOOL ANNUALS Meilleurs Voeux Aux Gradues du High School REV. GEORGES TROTTIER, Cure REV. OVILA GEVRY, Vicaire REV. JULES BETOURNAY, Vicaire REV. HORMIDAS BELEC, Vicaire Et Les Paroissiens de l’Eglise Notre-Dame De Worcester r