Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1948 volume:

Auaut-Prnpna Suivant line pieuse coutume de Vinstitution, nous avons place ce MEMINI sous le double patronage de Notre-Dame de V Assomption et de Notre-Dame de I’lm- maculee Conception. Oue Marie daigne benir nos bumbles efforts. Published by The Senior Class of Assumption High School Public par La Classe de Versification du College de L’Assomption EX LIBRIS AD MAJORA Worcester, Massachusetts 19 4 8 Snitrarp Nous, les fnissants de 1948, d’un commun accord, desirous dedier cet annuaire a nos parents. Leur encourage¬ ment, leur abnegation et leur amour furent des facteurs tres import ants dans notre succes. One ce livre, humble mais tres sincere expression de notre reconnaissance filiale, serve ton jours de devise, de derniere pensee: Je me souviens. ifomitu Spiiication We, the undergraduates of 1948, do wish unani¬ mously to dedicate this year book to our parents. Their encouragement, their self-sacrifice, and their love are large¬ ly responsible for whatever success we have attained. May this book, a humble yet sincere expression of our tender gratitude to them, serve throughout our life as a final watchword, an ultimate thought: I remember. iMi ' uuni •f ' ©ur § rl]nnl . ... r L. ep ! igH J ;V: v -’ - vy ■ L Bgl||f - ' mJ Vji • tS - ' RhUS r f? 4 eH PllnVjF 1 : ' i| j£, V 4 V “ MMM c {Reverend C Pere fflCenrl fj. Qllocfuin, cfufjerieur cJiipt erieur Le saint . . . eternel, politique on economique . . . doit etre tin acte consciemment social. Vous devez , parce que vous possedez la lumiere, sans cesse vous efforcer de petrir l’opinion de vos voisins et de les diriger dans les bonnes voies. P. HENRI MOQUIN, A.A., superieur. I Tres Reverend cPere Q0llfrld-(J. CDufauU, {A.IA., cPr rortncia iPcte r-ltmau d A.2 esaitteli, a.a., pi.3 . Prefet des etudes—Professeur de francais Apres avoir assume avec succes pendant deux ans les fonctions combinees de prefet des etudes et de discipline, le Pere Armand s ' en tint pour cette annee aux etudes, comme prefet et professeur en versification A. On lui recon- nait avec raison une ardeur insatiable au tra¬ vail; et lorsque le Pere entreprend quelque chose, on est certain qu ' il ira jusqu ' au bout. Une autorite en litterature frangaise et un acteur consomme, il a surtout su initier les eleves de la division A aux beautes des ouvrages clas- siques frangais. Son devouement tout a fait desinteresse est mis en vedette par sa direction du Cercle St. Jean, la fondation de l ' A. E. F. A. et l ' octroi de bourses scolaires. Nous lui devons beaucoup et notre reconnaissance envers lui est illimitee. Ipcte (Paul J-P. y IIart el, a.a. Prefet de discipline Grace a son experience anterieure dans le domaine de la discipline, le Pere Paul sut tres bien s ' assimiler la tache pourtant bien in- grate de parer a nos fredaines. Sa jovialite est devenue legendaire chez les eleves. Son en¬ train coutumier donna la marche a nos activites sportives. Par surcroit, la surveillance de notre dortoir lui incomba. II ne nous a pas menage ses conseils paternels. Les observations qu ' il nous prodiguait chaque fois que s ' en presentait l ' occasion, nous aidaient a surmonter nos petits embarras quotidiens. Fr. Oliver Blanchette, A.A., D.D. English To Fr. Oliver goes the credit for initiating part of the senior class into the hitherto mysterious realm of poetry. His patience with our sophomoric antics and his fervor for the correct interpretation of literature made him a popular and valuable instructor. Pere A. Emile Brochu, A.A. Professeur de catechisme Le Pere Emile eclaircit avec une facilite qui lui est propre, nos convictions sur Texistence de Dieu. Ses exposes sur la liberte et le mystere de la pre¬ destination, bien qu ' un peu obscurs parfois pour nos intelligences precoces, capterent notre attention et sou- leverent souvent des avalanches de questions. Mais ses exemples et ses comparaisons nous convainquirent de l ' exactitude des verites qu ' il nous avangait. Pere Odilon C. Dubois, A.A. Off icier d } academic—Professeur de latin C ' est avec une experience illimitee et une con- naissance approfondie des auteurs latins qu ' il nous inculqua les notions compliquees et jusqu ' alors em- brouillees des ecrivains latins classiques. Parfois, il s ' arretait pour nous donner des details toujours tres interessants sur les moeurs romaines, details que le manuel ne mentionnait pas, mais qui servirent, il est certain, a completer notre education. Fr. Alexis Babineau, A.A., A.B. Chemistry Inaugurating his teaching career, Fr. Alexis dis¬ played a thorough knowledge of chemistry and a sin¬ cere desire to transmit that knowledge. These qualities, along with his patience, and understanding, assure a long and successful teaching career. Pere Marc Leboeuf, A.A. Professeur de frangais Nous avons admire en lui un type flegmatique et un philosophe de genre pratique dont le sel original, les reparties promptes et a propos declenchaient a tout coup un rire spontane chez nous. Personne n ' ou- blira ses fameuses dictees hebdomadaires et surtout ses compositions mensuelles! Fr. Ulric C. Charpentier, A.A., A.M. Mathematics Fr. Ulric, a model professor, brought into every class his priestly character, his vast knowledge of mathematics, an assortment of colored chalk, and his repertoire of timely witticisms, all of w hich made his classes a real pleasure for his students. M. Albert Champeau, L.D.R., B.A. Professeur de grec Sa methode simplifiee et sa logique irrecusable mirent l ' etude hellenique plus a notre portee. En hom- me averti, il nous devoila les beautes de la langue d ' Homere; la variete qu ' il apporta dans ses classes fut fort goutee par les eleves. Toujours interesse, il orga- nisa la Caisse Populaire et se chargea de notre sceance de classe. Mr. Valmore X. Gaucher, A.B. Civics, Mr. Gaucher ' s classes were a combination of business and pleasure due to his inexhaustible humor. His course, supplemented by practical examples of civics in everyday life presented by several eminent speakers, proved far superior to the average high school course. Mr. Lucien H. Desjardins, A.M. Physics Mr. Desjardins: A veteran teacher with a parti¬ cular gift for putting over his subject. His physics classes were among the most interesting in the upper¬ classmen ' s schedule, due to their permeation by the teacher through whom physics became an intense and living thing. Mr. Louis T. Deschenes, M.A. Professe ur d’histoire me die vale Nul autre ne sut rendre ses classes si vivantes et pleines d ' interet. Son erudition, legendairement connue a l ' Assomption, ne se manifesto pas moins dans ses cours du moyen age durant cette annee. Ses questions detaillees et de sens pratique nous laissaient bouche-bee le plus souvent. Et que dire de ses examens! Mr. Raymond J. Marion, A.M. History Mr. Marion ' s historical acumen, ardent zeal for his subject, occasional sallies of wit, and supposedly discarded southern drawl combined to transform history from a subject tactfully tolerated by many students into one of high interest for all. Mr. Robert J. McCarthy, A.B. English During the second semester, Mr. McCarthy assumed the task of inculcating some knowledge of poetry into part of the senior class. Being a past- master at delivering impromptu speeches, and possess¬ ing an unquestionable fairness and a wealth of class material, Mr. McCarthy proved a popular and well- liked professor. Fr. Leo J. Martin, A.A., A.B. Athletic Director To Fr. Leo must go a goodly share of the credit for Assumption ' s steady advancement in the domain of sports. Fr. Leo ' s guiding influence is felt in all Assumption athletic events, but his reticence and modesty prevent him from accepting the recognition which is rightly his. Mr. George E. Sherry, B.S. Coach Since Mr. Sherry ' s arrival three years ago, Assumption has maintained an enviable record in sports. His outstanding ability, as well as his tireless devotion and friendliness have commanded the respect, admiration, and lasting attachment of all those who played under his direction. M. Raymond Ethier, A.B. Conseiller En iui, nous avons trouve un conseiller compe¬ tent, dont les avis toujours a propos, nous vinrent en aide, maintes et maintes fois dans la correction et la redaction de notre journal Echo . Nous lui devons beaucoup, surtout pour nous avoir genereusement prete son concours dans la preparation de cet annuaire. r Lm f f — 7 ' i -K L w « j| ?mar Class ©films STANDING: Paul Plourde, Secretary George Ouellette, Treasurer Joseph Houle, Teasurer Normand Gauthier, Secretary SEATED: Roger F. Poirier, Vice-President Roland St. Louis, President Ronald Proulx, Vice-President PAUL R. AMYOT Rugged 405 COOLIDGE AVENUE MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE A fan faithful to all sports .... big blue eyes . . . . very dramatic .... good sport .... Look here, Buddy . . . . vocation sacerdotale .... opera lover .... studious . . . . well adapted for the stage .... walks with a strut. Honor Roll 1; Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Memini; Echo 3-4; Dramatics 2-3-4; French Club 1; Class; Football 4; Basketball 1-2-3. ERNEST R. ARCHAMBAULT Archie 18 ADAMS STREET WILLIMANSETT, MASSACHUSETTS Liked by everyone .... Eddie Cantor eyes . . . . puckers-up lower lip when angry .... curly hair .... very shy .... thinks he ' s muscle-bound .... favorite pastime: studying Latin .... Pollender ' s boss in the sacristy . . . . always ready for a quick: I didn ' t do anything. Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Class officer 1-2; Sacristan 1-2-3-4. GERARD A. ARCHAMBAULT Archie 526 SUMMER STREET HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS Happy-go-lucky .... lady-killer .... sparks of wit . . . . The cause of it all (in Chemistry Class) .... I feel like dancing .... member of Big Wheel .... aspires to the medical field. Memini; Librari an 2-3; Class: Football 3; Basketball 3-4. Baseball 3. ROBERT J. AREL 20 BLOOMINGDALE AVENUE PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND Bob, Fat Trustworthy .... the corpulent guardian of Baldy ' s books .... L ' homme aux petites oreilles .... first out of bed every morning .... an insatiable bookworm .... his long pedantic compositions reflect his interests in journalism. Honor Roll 1-2-3; Librarian 1-2-3-4. BRONON V. BAHOSH Pat 483 HIGH STREET CLINTON, MASSACHUSETTS Amiable .... perennial brush-cut .... invariably week-ending in Clinton (or is it Leominster?) .... southpaw disc jockey .... very deliberate card player .... Odys- sean .... thinks week-ends at Assumption are dull . . . . plans to take up surgery. Honor Roll 1-2-3; Class Secretary 2; Memini; Dramatics 3-4; Class: Basketball 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 3-4. CLAUDE L. P. BAIL Sleepy 126 HOWE STREET LEWISTON, MAINE Lethargic .... corpulent .... Wagner fan . . . drawrn his own philosophical conclusions .... connoisseur of railroad timetables .... I beg to differ .... Vive la France! .... future Maine oil magnate. Cercle St. Jean 4; Sacristan 1; A.E.F.A. 3; French Club 1. BERNARD J. BASTARACHE Ben 6 STATE STREET SANFORD, MAINE Pleasing personality .... sense of humor .... fussy about his hair .... poet .... mind of his own . . . . How ' ja do! .... chemistry, murder he says .... loves tennis .... one of the Big Wheels .... hopes to be a printer. Memini; Echo 4; Class: Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 1-3. MAURICE BEAULIEU Moe QUABOAG ROAD BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Genial .... exceptional talent for literary composition . . . . frequent telephone calls (aunts) .... a regu que deux lettres dans quatre annees .... pet peeve: tuna fish salad .... I maintain .... hopes to take the Hippo¬ cratic oath. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; National Honor Society; Class Treasurer 1; Secretary 2; Memini; Echo 3; Dramatics 1-2. JEAN-MARIE BELISLE Jack 112 LYONS STREET INDIAN ORCHARD, MASSACHUSETTS Generous and friendly .... happy-go-lucky . . . . membre du marecage .... blushes easily .... loves cards and soft music .... enthusiastic intramural sports player .... What ' s the use? .... hopes to become a chemist and play organized baseball. Varsity: Baseball 3-4; Class: Football 4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 1-2. MAURICE R. BELLENOIT Mike — Fang 809 STAFFORD ROAD FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Class redhead .... his antics make him life of the party .... favors the underdog .... all out gambler Betcha a penny .... Brave ' s fan .... jitterburg . . . . famous for Minnie the Moocha .... stocky football end .... M.T.G.future Cardinal. j Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Memini; Orchestra 1-2-3; Dramatics 3-4; Varsity: Football 2-3-4; J. V. Basketball 2; Class: Football 1; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. LAWRENCE J. E. BERNIER Larry 96 FRANKLIN STREET MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT Seldom blows his top .... rugged .... good sport . . . . devours No Name Jive .... pulls a wicked pivot in basketball .... Yes sirs !! .... Odyssean .... un- atomic energy .... underclassmen admire this killer of the gridiron .... Take me back ' ta Brooklyn. Dramatics 3-4; Varsity: Football 3-4; Class: Football 1-2; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. RAYMOND BESSETTE Ray 580 SOUTH EAST STREET HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS Devil-may-care attitude .... coiffure typique . . . . studious .... intellectual type .... pianiste consomme . . ardent hockey player .... night club entertainer . . . . You ' re crazy .... prefere le grand air au gymnase . . . . chemical engineering is his field. Class Treasurer 2; Secretary 1-3; Memini; Echo 4; Dramatics 2; Orchestra 2-3-4; French Club 1; Varsity: Hockey 1-2-3-4; Class: Baseball 1-2-3-4. PHILIP E. BONVOULOIR Butts 78 YALE STREET NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS Modest .... magnetic personality .... spontaneous smile .... mimics others with sparkling pleasantry . . . . astonishingly calm during Latin tasks !!??.... Falling Leaves” by Tex Beneke .... Massa N.A.S.A. Trio! . . . . avocation: Rogues Gallery sketches .... vocation: priest¬ hood. Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Memini; Dramatics 4; J. V. Basket¬ ball 2; Varsity: Football 3; Basketball 3; Class: Football 1-2-4; Basketball 1-2-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. GASTON J. BOUCHARD Shifty —’“Gaspipe 38 NAUMKEAG STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Crazy antics .... basketball enthusiast (during study?) .... trademark: purple ink .... Violinist (notice the hair!) .... Old Man ' s” drag .... always gets raw end of deals .... ruse .... temperamental .... goes to town often (dentist?) .... another Big Wheel” . . . . ambition: doctor. Orchestra 2-3-4; Tennis 3-4; Class: Basketball 3-4; Base¬ ball 2-3-4. EUGENE J. BRASSARD Lefty 7 RUEL STREET ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS Everybody ' s friend .... extremely modest .... has a new (?) joke every morning .... handsome (so he says) . . . . High School ' s contribution to the College basketball squad .... terrific driver (basketball) .... shoots by radar .... gives his all in everything. Varsity: Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; J V. Basketball 1; Baseball 1-2. PAUL A. BROSSEAU Lanky 29 CAREW TERRACE SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Unsung wit of the Class .... cigarette fiend ? ? ? . ... six feet of bashfulness .... a slave to Latin . . . . ardent chess player .... allergic to public speaking . . . . actually reads Aujourd ' hui” .... hard worker. French Club 1. NORMAND CABRAL “Blackie 152 ANGELL STREET, FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Desirable companion .... Aristotle ' s understudy . . . teaches girls how to play tennis .... congenial smile . . . . photomaniac .... natural sun tan .... pet peeve: Frankie Laine .... Holy Cats ' ' .... punster .... Oh, those ties and socks! .... sports enthusiast .... aims at priesthood. Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Memini; Schola 4; French Club 1; Class: Football 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. LAURENCE E. CARPENTER “Carpe 227 CHARLES STREET FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Argumentative .... proficient bowler .... hits 139 (so we hear) .... fluid expression .... loves women (at a distance) .... week-end kid .... the Glenn Davis of touch football .... Physics genius ???.... Master Electrician. Honor Roll 1-2; Cercle Saint-Jean 3; Class: Basketball 1-2-3-4. JEAN PAUL CASAUBON “Casey 320 HAMILTON STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Lettres initiales: J. P. C.perpetual wave and blush .... petit de taille .... studious .... avid Red Sox fan .... Basketball timekeeper: reason for our victories . . . , famous f or corny jokes .... ardent basketball player .... future shepherd of Christ. Class Treasurer 1; Secretary 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Cercle Saint-Jean 3-4; Schola 4; Class: Football 3-4; Basket¬ ball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. GERALD H. CANTIN “Gerry 469 WALNUT STREET SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS A staunch and amiable friend .... sociable and co¬ operative .... the drudging student .... hard tackier . . . follows the gang .... likes popular music .... card-game enthusiast .... Post peruser .... What does that make you? .... future mechanical engineer. Ecole apostolique 1-2-3; French Club 1; Varsity: Foot¬ ball 2-3-4; J. V. Basketball; Class: Football 1; Basketball 1-2-3- 4; Baseball 1-2-3. GERARD P. CHAPDELAINE Chappy 153 DARTMOUTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Everybody ' s friend .... he ' s not slow, he just takes his time .... studious .... innocently gets into trouble . . . . gotta use ingenuity .... shaves without a blade . . . . Big Wheel .... future architect. French Club 1; Class: Football 1 -2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-4. MAURICE J. CLOUTIER Moe 33 RICHARDS STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Another week-end kid .... perennial brush cut . . . . works at Assumption during the summer .... ardent South Worcester fan .... Hola! Hola! Fie! .... 1956 Olympic aspirant .... sentimental .... will don the cassock some day. Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Dramatics 4; Varsity: Track 3-4; Class: Football 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 2. VICTOR A. COTE Vic 53 WINTER STREET LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Amicable .... angelic appearance, (but don ' t be deceived) .... outdoor type .... propitious .... likes to skate .... favorite pastime: going to the dentist (?).... A fling at anything . . . .1st atom of the Big Molecule . . . ambition: own the largest bank in U. S. Class: Football 2-3-4; Basketball 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. LOUIS A. DAIGLE Stone-Wall 49 PLEASANT STREET FORT KENT, MAINE Serious, diligent worker .... friendly character . . . . tight, curly hair .... poker-face .... Harry James, Jr. . . . supports the Camel Company .... fait comme il veut . . . . jolly in his quiet way .... rugged individual .... pass ' em over .... future dentist. Orchestra 2-3-4; French Club 1. PAUL R. DeLISLE 182 CLARENDON STREET FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS The Nose A faithful friend .... any relation to Jimmy Durante? . . . . obligingly furnishes butts .... one of the week-end kids .... Saturday Evening Post fiend .... gripe against Kelloggs Company .... inexhaustible wit .... Mama mia .... studies Latin on week ends .... Fitchburg fan . . . . future businessman. Class: Basketball 2-3-4. ARMAND J. DESNOYERS, JR. Hick 29 RANDOLPH AVENUE SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Happy-go-lucky .... Un joli gargon .... blushes easily .... hates neckties .... snowball throwing king . . . . the plague of all monitors .... independent . . . . I don ' t give a hoot .... fast-ball pitcher .... 2nd atom of the Big Molecule. Honor Roll 1-2-3; Class: Football 3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Basketball 4. ROBERT W. DOWNEY Bob 26 BROAD STREET MARLBORO, MASSACHUSETTS L ' lrlandais .... that curly hair .... crooked nose . . . . Irish measles: freckles .... cheerful .... neat in appearance .... friendly but bashful .... another card fiend .... hockey enthusiast .... membre du marecage . . . . Go ' way, man .... future lawyer or professor. Cercle St. Jean 3; Class: Football 1-2; Baseball 1-2-3. CLAUDE B. DUFAULT Doc 245 SCHOOL STREET ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS Generosity plus .... modern Sir Walter Raleigh . . . Ann ' s constant wooer .... stylish dresser .... Chuckle, chuckle .... Massa NASA Trio .... Yow! that Parisian French .... Demosthene de l ' Epoque .... ambition: commercial artist. Honor Roll 1-2-3; Cercle St. Jean 3; Class Secretary 2-3; Memini; Echo 2-3-4; Dramatics 1-3-4; Class: Football 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 1 -2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. GABRIEL G. DUGAL MAIN STREET ST. AGATHA, MAINE Gabby Always good-humored .... witty: a practical joker with friends .... zealous piano and trumpet player . . . . That ' s what she said” .... likes to build gas model air¬ planes and sketch cartoons .... future businessman. Orchestra 2-3-4; French Club 1; Class: Basketball 1-2-3- 4. MARCEL M. DURSIN, JR. Mopsy 160 WOONSOCKET HILL ROAD WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND Congenial .... bristly hair .... the mad chemist . . . . fishing enthusiast .... pet peeve: Latin .... con¬ versationalist extraordinary .... sweet sixteen, never been kissed .... Got a butt” .... 3rd atom of the Big Molecule .future engineer. Varsity: Football 4; Class: Football 2-3; Basketball 4; Baseball 3. ALBERT G. FERRON Al CHESTNUT STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS The darling of the basketball team .... always puts on a good show .... spends hours on the telephone . . . . M.T.G.great enthusiast for math: constants and Con¬ stance .... often thwarted in sallies of wit .... fascine par les dictees .... nigger-shot specialist. Honor Roll 1-2-3; Varsity: Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Class: Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1-2-3-4. VICTOR E. FOURNIER Beak 29 WARREN STREET LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Dreamer .... atrocious haircuts .... owns peanut butter mines .... ski enthusiast .... disapproves of the New Look” .... Yankee fan .... sports flashy ties . . . . Only two weeks till Easter, etc.” .... completes the Big Molecule” .... Ambition: Medicine. Varsity: Football 4; Class: Football 3; Basketball 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. NORBERT J. FREDETTE Nobby 94 PRINCETON STREET NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS L e barbu de la classe .... genial .... Glen Miller . . . . um solid! .... Uncle Sam ' s ex-cook .... big check every month .... a wonderful friend (heart o ' gold) . . . . occasionally wears a mustache a la Zacharie scott . . . . engineering is his future. Varsity: Football 3; Baseball 2; Class: Football 1-2-4; Baseball 1-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. RAYMOND J. GAGNON Ti-Ti 85 CONGRESS STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Never worries . . . . A1 Jolson ' s alter ego .... the boy with the educated toe (football) .... backbone of Assump¬ tion ' s cafeteria .... Massa N.A.S.A. Trio .... struggles for his 65 in conduct .... Frankie Love, that ' s my boy! ' ' . . . . Future priest Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Dramatics 4; Cafeteria 2-3-4; French Club 1; Varsity: Football 4; Hockey 2-3-4; Class: Foot¬ ball 1-2-4; Basketball 1-2-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. NORMAND J. GAUTHIER Norm 148 HIGH STREET DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS Norm, the friendly monitor .... studious and con¬ genial .... neat, tidy appearance .... likes tennis, sketching AND food .... Assumption ' s Charles Atlas . . . unpredictable at all times .... Bing Crosby in the making . . . . strictly Flora ' s ideal .... once started, laughs long and loud. Honor Roll 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Ecole Apostolique 1; Monitor 2-3-4; French Club 1; Varsity: Foot¬ ball 4; Track 4; Class: Football 1-2; Basketball 4; Baseball 1-2. J. ARTHUR GIARD, JR. Art 32 LINCOLN STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Sincere .... good looks surpassed only by physique . . . . girl-friend: Mary Lou .... Latin: Waterloo . . . . devil-may-care attitude .... social life before studies. . . . our radio expert .... Senior Class mail-man . . . The bus was late . Honor Roll 2; Vice-President 2; WTAG Radio Club 3-4; Varsity: Football 2-3-4; Track 2-3-4; Class: Basketball 2-3-4 � � T ff Joe JOSEPH E. HOULE, JR. 34 HUNGERFORD STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Eusebius, that is ... . exceptionally good-natured . . . . biggest class treasurer Assumption ever had . . . . argumentative .... sound mind, sound body .... always worrying .... two-finger typist .... only waiter with an easy job ... . future molder of minds. Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4; National Honor Society; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3-4; Memini; Echo 3-4; French Club 1. HENRY L. JOLY Hank — Joly Good 53 STATE STREET FARLEY, MASSACHUSETTS Bookworm .... argumentative .... ardent card, chess, and checker player .... shy with girls . . . . philosophical mind .... pipe lover .... Any day of the week, and twice on Sunday .... Farley and Roland . . . . hopes to wear a Roman collar. Honor Roll 1; Class Treasurer 3; Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Dramatics 3-4. CLAUDE R. JOURDAIN Joe CAP-CHAT, COMTE DE GAS PE PROVINCE DE QUEBEC Le type independant par excellence . . you care, anyway? .... freckles .... . . What do robuste .... ' Maurice (the Rocket) Richard .... tres verse en compo- sition frangaise .... remarkable Thespian . , stage and radio. . . . aspires to Memini; Echo 2-3-4; Dramatics 2-3-4; Schola 2-3-4; Varsity: Hockey 3-4; Football 4; Class: Football 3; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. OVIDE A. LAMONTAGNE, JR. Mons 181 BELMONT STREET MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Imperturbable .... lanky .... ear-to-ear grin . . . . Oh, for cryin ' out loud .... amiable .... faithful imita¬ tion of certain profs .... considers anything below ninety a low mark .... talent theatrale naturel .... Favorite sub¬ ject: Chemistry .... future D. D. S. Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4; Memini; Echo 4; Dramatics 3-4; A.E.F.A. 3; French Club 1; Class: Football 1; Basketball 1-2-3- 4; Varsity Baseball Manager 3. LEONARD R. LAROCQUE Rocky 111 VINE STREET NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE Meek .... though short in height, he is large in benevolence and good-naturedness .... an avid sports fan .... originaire de Nashua, il vous le fait savoir . . . . a future propagator of the faith. Honor Roll 1-2-4; Cercle St. Jean 3-4; French Club 1. JOSEPH G. LOISELLE Joe 315 GRAFTON, STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Feels at home with everyone .... aussi proeminent qu ' eminent .... Sydney Greenstreet has nothing on him . . . . our well-liked receptionist .... Un instant s ' il vous plait” .... has a passion for Virgil—and a craze for beans . . . . future Assumptionist. Honor Roll 3-4; National Honor Society 4; Ecole Apos- tolique 3-4; Echo 4; Dramatics 1-2-3-4; Sacristan 4; Reception¬ ist 3-4. BERTRAND L. LUSSIER Lussy 218 POND STREET WOONSOCKET, R. I. Quiet and shy .... perennial smile .... plays all sports .... connu pour ses devoirs grecs .... ardent stamp collector .... couldn ' t live without physics . . . . faithful Red Sox fan .... still loves Woonsocket . . . . future businessman. Class; Basketball 4; Baseball 3-4. JEAN A. MARTIN Johnny 17 ERL1NE STREET W1LLIMANSETT, MASSACHUSETTS First class sacristan .... Veronica Lake forelock . . . . famous for his everlasting arguments .... Oh, you horse! . . . . cheerful and talkative .... enthusiastic in sports . . . hidden dramatic talents .... friendly and generous with everyone .... future Assumptionist. Ecole Apostolique 3-4; Echo 3; Orchestra 2-3-4; Sacris¬ tan 1-2-3-4; Dramatics 4. v’ GEORGE E. OUELLETTE 9 JEFFERSON STREET LEWISTON, MAINE ‘George Irrepressible .... female connoisseur .... Ipana ' s walking commercial .... music lover .... M.T.G. successful mustache grower .... mighty mite .... class Perry Como .... esprit de camaraderie .... Jonesey ' s poet .... Guess I ' ll go up and shave. ' ' Class President 2-3 (triumvir); Secretary-Treasurer 4; Memini; Echo 3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4; Schola 2-3-4; Varsity: Football 2-3-4; Track 4; Hockey 2-3-4; Class: Football 2; Baseball 2-3. ROBERT D. OUELLETTE 395 QUEQUECHAN STREET FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS ‘Bob ' Commanding expression .... brisk gait .... neat attire .... ardent (?) tennis fiend .... Are you kidding? .... Sox or die .... pet peeve: Lady of the Lake . . . endless zeal in extracurricular activities .... Jeudi, encore une dictee .... Future sawbones. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Memini; Echo 3-4; Monitor 2; Dramatics 3-4; Varsity Football Manager 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Class: Football 3-4; Basketball 1-2-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4. GERARD P. PAGE 22 GRAVE STREET WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND ‘Gerry The little corporal .... strong convictions .... yeux coquets .... amant des lectures . . . . de l ' embonpoint: il en a . . . . pet peeve: cold meat .... It ' s a heresy of the masses .... pedagogical aspirations. ball 3. A.E.F.A. 3; French Club 1; Class: Football 2-3; Base- LEONARD A. PAGE 40 ' 2 NASHUA STREET FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS ‘Paggy ' Persistent worker in all undertakings .... mixes acids (how many fingers have you got left?) .... famous for imported cough syrups .... typist .... week-end fiend .... Long feet give better stability .... How ' s bum¬ ming .... future reporter. French Club 1; Class: Basketball 1-2-3. ROBERT H. PARE 169 PROSPECT STREET WILLIMANSETT, MASSACHUSETTS Bob Genial .... generosity exceeds abundant supply of food .... argumentative .... prof ' s headache .... pro¬ truding proboscis .... M.T.G.shaves with his face¬ cloth .... class basketball luminary .... So what? . . . Ambition: a future cure-all. Memini; Echo 2-3-4; Dramatics 1-3-4; Class: Football 1-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Cheerleader 4; French Club 1. PAUL L. PLOURDE 60 WITHERBEE STREET MARLBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Paul Kindhearted .... inventeur de traductions latines . . . card lover .... admires women at a distance .... mathematically inclined .... O you cute kid .... the ref ' s wrong .... intramural sports player .... ambition: electrical engineer. Class President 3 (triumvir); Memini; Varsity: Football 3; Track 3; Class: Football 1-2-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Base¬ ball 1-2-3-4. ALBERT E. POIRIER Al 385 RATHBUN STREET WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND Good-natured .... neat .... hard worker . . . . pointed nose .... always wears his brother ' s best ties . . . drops his women before holidays (cheaper you know) . . . . reluctant resident of Woonsocket .... Ambition: keeper of figures (accountant). Class: Football 2-3-4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. BERNARD W, POIRIER 1115 MENDAN ROAD WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND Perry Roaming Romeo from Woonsocket .... generous . . . friendly .... perpetual smile .... argumentative in card games .... forever singing How Soon (off key!) . . . . Odyssean .... Nuttin ' like Calverley and R. I. State of ' 45 ... . future aeronautical engineer. Class Secretary 1; Vice-President 2; Treasurer 3; Echo 1-3; Dramatics 1-3-4. ROGER A. POIRIER R. A. 54 GOLD STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Springfields pride and joy . . . . clean-cut .... St. Peter ' s alter ego .... appreciates a good joke .... fero¬ cious appetite .... shaves with a blowtorch .... quite studious .... a true gentleman .... will take the Oath of Hippocrates. National Honor Society 3-4; Memini; Dramatics 1-2-3; Class: Football 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 3-4. ROGER F. POIRIER R. F. 193 MAPLE STREET ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS One-armed wonder .... debater .... brags about Attleboro ' s jewelry .... faithful to Claire (and all the others) .... great eater .... hard football player . . . . flashy ties .... fast worker .... track man .... plans to be a lawyer. Class: Vice-President 4; President 1-3 (Triumvir); Secretary 2; Memini; Echo 3-4; Varsity: Football 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Hockey 3; Class: Football 2; Basketball 1-2-3-4. ELPHEGE H. POLLENDER, JR. Al 84 DUCHARME STREET WILLIMANSETT, MASSACHUSETTS Dreamy, innocent eyes .... Stamps his foot when angry .... sincere friend .... shy, but outspoken . . . . exceptionally strong in Latin, his favorite subject . . . . motto: better days ahead ' ' .... good sport .... amiable, especially when asking a favor .... devoted sacristan . . . . future Assumptionist. Ecole Apostolique 3-4; Class Vice-President 2; Sacristan 2-3-4; Schola 2. RONALD A. PROULX “Ronny 34 WEST GREEN STREET SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Mr. Personality .... loquacious .... Oh! those waves .... behind him lies a string of broken hearts . . . . brains of our football team .... Benny Goodman, Jr. (?) . . . . M.T.G. Oh Boy! Heartaches .... city foot¬ ball All-Star. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Class Vice-President 1-2-3-4; Memi¬ ni; Echo 3-4; Orchestra 1 -2-3-4; Varsity: Football 2-3-4; Track 3-4; Class: Football 1; Basketball 1-2-3; Baseball 1-2-3-4. ROBERT ST. PIERRE 47 MORGAN STREET MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Saint Likes to make everything boil in laboratory (including the instructor) .... has that Camay complexion .... reads etiquette books in bed .... natural aversion for versions .... high-pressure salesman of Christmas Cards . . . . will make a ' good lawyer. National Honor Society 3-4; Memini; Dramatics 3; French Club 1; Class: Baseball 1. MELVIN C. SURETTE 57 CANAL STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ' Mel Tall, dark, and quiet .... always laughing .... studious .... young and happy .... devoted basketball manager .... female imitator a la mode .... fresh air and camera fiend .... another Dennis Day, our faithful pencil vendor .... hopes to be a priest. Cercle St. Jean 3-4; Memini; Echo 3-4; Dramatics 2-3-4; Schola 1 -2-3-4; Varsity Basketball Manager 3-4; Stationery store 2-3-4. RICHARD R. ROBERGE Rich 3 ROGERS STREET DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Strong, silent type .... good-looking .... well- dressed .... perpetual dimple .... will try anything once . . . . just loves the Old Man .... Chemistry: Oh my aching head” .... never gives up .... will study for D. D. S. ROLAND ST. LOUIS Saint — Muff 176 EARLE STREET CENTRAL FALLS, RHODE ISLAND Muscular .... curly hair .... women ' s ideal . . . . Lussy ' s protagonist .... devoted worker in class projects . . . . ' barber hater .... famous for his witty sayings (St. Louisms) .... the second team ' s first stringer . . . . M. T. G. Starred for St. Louis High while playing for Assumption. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4; Class President 1-2-3-4; Memini, Editor-in-chief; Echo 4; Varsity: Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2- 3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Track 3. French Club 1; Class: Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4. Rock EMERY W. TETRAULT, JR. 54 SEVER STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Happy-go-lucky .... class dreamer .... enthusias¬ tic devotee of Assumption sports .... amateur photographer . . . . ambitious piano player .... another Senior class mailman .... woman-hater .... plays basketball for the externs despite his waistline. Memini; Dramatics 3-4. PAUL H. TETRAULT Fat 182 FRANKLIN STREET HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS Unobstrusive .... the man ' ' who was there . . . . necessary trips to Marlboro every other week-end ( ? ? ? ) . . . . jamais sans un bon livre .... ' ' more or less . . . . likes food with his sodium chloride .... wants to be an electrical engineer. Honor Roll 1 -2-3-4; Echo 4; French Club 1. LAURENT J. VACHON Larry 73 FAXON STREET NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS Kid chlorine .... excellent worker .... dark com¬ plexion .... moyenne corpulence .... good music sends him .... won ' t stand beans .... sports enthusiast . . . . spit-ball artist .... chemistry whiz .... plans to be a research physicist. Honor Roll 2-3; Librarian 1; Class: Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4. GERALD E. VERMETTE Jerry R, F, D. NO. 6 CARIBOU, MAINE Dark and appealing .... interesting, moderate con¬ versationalist .... loyal friend .... studious .... serious . . . . hot-tempered .... track speedster as well as agile basketball and football player .... wants to make dentistry his profession. Cercle St. Jean 3-4 (treasurer); Class officer: Vice- President 1-2-3; Dramatics 3; Varsity: Football 3-4; Basket¬ ball 3; Track 1-2-3-4; Class: Football 1-2; Baseball 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-4. 3 tt If mnriai Ce fut le 30 mai, 1946, fete de l ' Ascension, que la mort vint nous ravir notre camarade de classe, Normand Brochu. II se noya au cours d ' une baignade dans le lac Quinsigamond, a Worcester, sous le regard desespere de ses camarades et malgre leurs vains efforts pour le sauver. C ' etait un eleve modele et pieux. D ' une belle personnalite, il s ' associait facilement avec tous ses confreres. Son devouement etait remarquable et il se plaisait a rendre service Sa perte fut un choc pour nous tous et son souvenir ne s ' effacera jamais de notre memoire. 1. —L. Daigle 2. —V. Fournier 3. —A. Ferron 4. —J. Loiselle 5. —G. Dugal 6. —L. Page 7. —P. Amyot 8. —L. Carpenter 9. —L. Larocque 10.—P. Plourde 11. —N. Gauthier 12. —J. Casaubon 13. —J. Houle 14. —R. Downey 15. —A. Poirier 16. —G. Archambault 17. —G. Ouellette 18. —G. Cantin 19. —A. Desnoyers 20. —L. Bernier 21. —P. Tetrault 22. —R. Ouellette 23. —B. Bastarache 24. —B. Lussier 25. —N. Cabral 26. —P. Bonvouloir 27. —R. St. Louis 28. —J. Belisle 29. —R. F. Poirier 30. —V. Cote 31. —R. Roberge 32. —G. Vermette 33. —M. Cloutier 34. —R. St. Pierre 35. —M. Surette 36. —R. Bessette 37. —E. Tetrault 38. —J. Martin 39. —R. Proulx 40. —E. Archambault 41. —C. Dufault RACE Sujietiative WIN owns PLACE SHOW All-Assumption . .R. St. Louis E. Brassard R. Proulx Most likely to succeed ... .R. Bessette R. F. Poirier R. Proulx Handsomest . .G. Ouellette R. Proulx C. Jourdain Most popular . .R. St. Louis E. Brassard R. Proulx Friendliest . .J. Martin R. F. Poirier E. Brassard Most typical . .G. Chapdelaine G. Bouchard A. Desnoyers Most studious . .P. Brosseau L. Vachon R. Bessette Most athletic . .R. St. Louis A. Ferron E. Brassard Women haters . .P. Brosseau J. Houle P. Amyot Did most for A. H. S. ... .R. St. Louis J. Loiselle R. F. Poirier Noisiest . .G. Bouchard B. Poirier A. Desnoyers Best humored . .M. Bellenoit J. Houle R. Gagnon Wittiest . P. Bonvouloir R. Pare Most bashful . .P. Brosseau E. Archambault E. Pollender Most romantic . .R. Proulx G. Ouellette R. F. Poirier Best orator . .J. Houle R. F. Poirier G. Ouellette Best dressed . .R. A. Poirier R. St. Pierre B. Poirier Most argumentative . .R. F. Poirier H. Joly R. St. Louis Best actor . .C. Jourdain O. Lamontagne C. Dufault Most generous . C. Dufault R. Pare Best mannered . .E. Pollender P. Brosseau J. Loiselle Class giant . .C. Bail R. St. Louis P. Brosseau Class midget . .L. Larocque J. Martin R. Arel Best poet . J. P. Casaubon M. Beaulieu Most versatile . .R. St. Louis M. Bellenoit R. Proulx Best singer . .G. Ouellette M. Surette C. Jourdain Brightest student . .R. Bessette M. Beaulieu O. Lamontagne Nicest hair . .R. Proulx G. Ouellette B. Bastarache Nicest smile . .A. Desnoyers G. Ouellette P. Bonvouloir Most business-like . .J. Houle R. F. Poirier R. St. Louis Best Spanish athlete . .B. Poirier M. Dursin C. Dufault Most rugged . .A. Giard L. Bernier P. Plourde Favorite sport . .Football Basketball Baseball Favorite Professor—F. Armand Favorite Subject—Physics $MwelI jrmmfiim LOOK YE BEYOND THIS WORDED MASK, THERE TO BEHOLD A WEIGHTY CASK OF TREASURES WE HAVE LOVED AND KNOWN, WHICH NOW WE QUIT, OUR SORROW SHOWN: TO GENIAL FATHERS TRUE, DEVOUT, WHOSE VIRTUOUS WISDOM IN US SPROUT, TO FRIENDS WE MADE, TO JOYS WE SHARED, TO MANY PRANKS AND VENTURES DARED: FAREWELL! TO SACRED HALLS, AND STURDY WALLS WHENCE ECHOED SOLID TEACHING, TO THY ROYAL CHAPEL, WHERE GOD ETERNAL INSPIRED US IN OUR LEARNING: FAREWELL! TO FIELDS ON HIGH, WHOSE GRASSY GREENS COULD TELL US ALL A STORY, OF SWEAT AND BLOOD WHICH THEY HAVE SEEN SHED FOR ASSUMPTION ' S GLORY: FAREWELL! ALAS, FROM THIS OUR COLLEGE WE MUST STRAY, ' TIS NOW, IN MELANCHOLY MOOD WE SAY: TO THY HIGH IDEALS, O FOUNT OF TRUTH WHICH QUENCHED THE THIRST OF ARID YOUTH: FAREWELL! Stt, er iarc : t c)astaraclt (®ur ArtiutttFH Assis de gauche a droite: J. Loiselle, vice-president; R. St. Pierre, president; J. Houle, secretaire-tresorier; Debout, R. Bourcier, N. Gauthier, D. Gelinas, R. Tremblay, M. Beaulieu, R. Ouellette, L. Richard, R. A. Poirier. SOCIETE NATIONALE D ' HONNEUR Le plus grand honneur que puisse atteindre un etudiant, c ' est d ' etre elu a la Societe Nationale d ' Honneur. Les membres sont choisis par l ' ensemble des professeurs et des surveillants qui se basent sur la person- nalite, le caractere, le devouement, l ' honnetete, la distinction dans les etudes et l ' aptitude a devenir chef. La Societe Nationale d ' Honneur, en existence depuis quatre ans dans notre ecole, ne fut pas tres active pendant le premier semestre . . . et pour la bonne raison que les membres n ' y etaient pas tres nombreux; ils n ' etaient que quatre: Roger A. Poirier, president; Normand Gauthier, vice- president; Robert Ouellette, secretaire-tresorier; et Robert St. Pierre, lecteur des regies parlementaires. Tous etaient en Versification. Le 20 fevrier, sous la conduite du Rev. P. Marcellin Parent, directeur de la societe, eut lieu l ' inauguration de sept nouveaux societaires: Maurice Beaulieu, Joseph Houle et Joseph Loiselle de Versification; Richard Bourcier, Daniel Gelinas, Laurent Richard et Robert Tremblay, tous Methodistes. Au second semestre on elut de nouveaux officiers: Robert St. Pierre, president; Joseph Loiselle, vice-president; et Joseph Houle, secretaire-treso¬ rier. Au cours des reunions bihebdomadaires les membres presentment des discours et des debats eurent lieu. Nous, les sept finissants, nous souhaitons bonne chance a nos con¬ freres de Methode; aussi, esperons-nous que les societaires croissent en nombre a l ' avenir. —Robert St. Pierre. Left to right —Seated: R. Pare, R. Proulx, J. Houle, R. St. Louis, C. Jourdain, G. Ouellette. Standing: P. Amyot, R. F. Poirier, R. Ouellette, P. Bonvouloir, M. Surette, M. Bellenoit, C. Dufault, P. Plourde, O. La- montagne, B. Bastarache, G. Archambault, R. Bessette, L. Page, R. A. Poirier, R. St. Pierre, J. Loiselle, N. Cabral, B. Bahosh. Absent: A. Ferron, N. Gauthier, E. Tetrault. fUmtnt ROLAND ST. LOUIS, Editor-in-chief JOSEPH HOULE, Business Manager PAUL PLOURDE, ROGER F. POIRIER, Assistant Business Managers English Department RONALD PROULX, Editor BRONON BAHOSH, Assistant MAURICE BEAULIEU, Assistant Sports Department ROBERT PARE, Editor ALBERT FERRON, Assistant ROBERT OUELLETTE Assistant French Department CLAUDE JOURDAIN, Editor RAYMOND BESSETTE, Assistant OVIDE LAMONTAGNE, Assistant Biographic Department GEORGE OUELLETTE, Editor PAUL AMYOT, Assistant PHILIP BONVOULOIR, Assistant PHILIP BONVOULOIR Art Staff CLAUDE DUFAULT NORMAND GAUTHIER NORMAND CABRAL Photography Staff MELVIN SURETTE EMERY TETRAULT GERARD ARCHAMBAULT Typists LEONARD PAGE De gauche a droite—Ire rangee: R. Mongeau, R. Ferron, le Pere Odilon Dubois, P. Bisson, E. Sylvestre. 2eme rangee: G. Bousquet, R. Levesque, A. Charland, R. Blais, B. Morel. 3eme rangee: P. Auger, P. Pro- vencher, A. Leblanc, J. Loiselle, J. Martin, G. Archambault, R. St. Pierre, N. Bourdeau. 4eme rangee: W. Dubois, N. Meiklejohn, R. Perreault, M. Carey, G. Gamache, J. Moylan, D. Gelinas, A. Fortier, E. Pollender. ECOLE APOSTOLIQUE Comme le titre deja l ' indique, c ' est une organisation qui sert a former des apotres assomptionnistes. Cette formation est tiree surtout de reunions hebdomadaires, oil le directeur fait connaitre la vie et les oeuvres assomptionnistes. Chaque membre doit donner une conference annuelle sur une oeuvre des assomptionnistes ou sur la vie de l ' un des Peres. Les petits sacrifices qu ' on leur demande, de rester ici pendant les fins de semaine, de faire quelque travail manuel dans la maison, les aident a songer a ce qu ' ils ont de plus precieux, leur vocation. II faut, pour entrer et rester dans cette societe, maintenir une moyenne convenable dans ses etudes, d ' apres le desir du Pere d ' Alzon, fondateur de l ' ordre de l ' Assomption. Fondee en 1935, l ' Ecole Apostolique a produit deux pretres: l ' un est le Pere Alexis Babineau, notre professeur de chimie, et l ' autre est le Pere Anselme Morrison. —Joseph Loiselle. le rangee: C. Bibaud, W. Boudreau, E. Beaulac, G. Charland, R. Geoffrion, R. Gamache, H. Gould, R. LeBel, A. Palardy, P. Goudreau, R. Demers; 2e rangee: A. Gariepy, E. Laplante, R. Trahan, R. Miville, conseiller; G. Vermette, secretaire; M. Bellenoit, vice- president; R. Bissonnette, president; Pere Armand, L. Richard, P. Poisson, R. L ' Ecuyer, R. Langevin, R. Rouleau; 3e rangee: R. Gagnon, J. P. Aucoin, R. Raiche, J. Arseneault, W. Bouley, G. Connolly, A. Dumas, N. Vaillancourt, M. Robitaille, I. Bissonnette, R. Laliberte, J. Grenier, L. Larocque, J. P. Casaubon; 4e rangee: E. Canuel, P. Millette, L. Boutin, E. Bouvier, R. Lapointe, E. Archambault, W. Dupuis, R. Charest, P. Amyot, L. Giguere, E. Prairie, G. Blanchette, R. Bourcier, D. Morrissette, W. Gemme, A. Ouimette; 5e rangee: F. Duguay, P. Gregoire, R. Lavigne, C. Thibeault, R. Levesque, L. Frechette, N. Chabot, G. Goulet, M. Surette, N. Cabral, M. Cloutier, P. Bonvouloir, H. Joly, R. Jean, F. Renauld; absents: C. Bail, N. Dion, R. Grondin, E. Gautreau, R. Laferte, R. Parent CERCLE SAINT-JEAN Sous la direction desinteressee du R. P. Armand Desautels le Cercle St. Jean, Garde d ' Honneur du Sacre-Coeur, fit de considerables progres a la fois spirituels et pratiques pendant cette annee. Notre directeur experiments s ' efforga de developper dans nos ames d ' adolescents le germe du sacerdoce. Un esprit de cooperation caracterisa le travail du cercle au cours de l ' annee. Les missionnaires assomptionnistes de Mandchourie accueilleront avec joie les recettes de nos deux grandes activites: notre loterie ainsi que notre Soiree Recreative ' ' . Nous, les finissants, souhaitons a nos freres cadets de continuer dans cette meme voie que nous nous sommes efforces de suivre, afin de main- tenir et d ' augmenter l ' interet dans notre Garde d ' Honneur du Sacre-Coeur . Assis (de gauche a droite): R. Proulx, assistant-redacteur; C. Jourdain, redacteur; J. Houle, Gerant; R. Pare, Redacteur Sportif; Debout: J. Martin, R. F. Poirier, P. Delisle, R. Ouellette, M. Surette, O. Lamon- tagne, C. Dufault, L. Page, R. Bessette, P. Amyot, G. Ouellette. ECHO Notre journal fut toujours une grande source d ' interet pour nous durant notre sejour ici. En elements et en syntaxe, notre attention et notre cooperation furent plutot passives, mais nous avons activement collabore dans nos deux dernieres annees. L ' an dernier, nous succedions aux seniors, tel que c ' etait la cou- tume. Durant cette periode, notre ECHO evolua considerablement, et se transforma completement sur certains points! D ' une typographie couteuse qu ' il etait, notre journal fut polycopie par les eleves; presentation plus modeste, il est vrai, mais il n ' a pas perdu pour cela sa valeur litteraire. Inutile de mentionner le devouement que M. Deschenes, notre directeur, apporta a la redaction de notre revue. En janvier dernier, apres l ' avoir etabli sur des bases solides, nous remettions notre mensuel entre les mains des Methodistes. Que le succes couronne leurs efforts! —Claude Jourdain. SCHOLA DE LA VERSIFICATION Reverend Gilbert Chabot, A.A., a l ' orgue; debout, de gauche a droite: M. Surette, N. Cabral, C. Jourdain, P. Amyot, J. Casaubon et R. Ouellette. CLUB DRAMATIQUE Assis, de gauche a droite: C. Dufault, O. Lamontagne, C. Jourdain, R. Ouellette, J. Martin. Debout, de gauche a droite: M. Cloutier, L. Bernier, M. Bellenoit, B. Bahosh, J. Loiselle, R. Pare, M. Surette, R. Gagnon, P. Bonvouloir, H. Joly, B. Poirier, P. Amyot. (@ur Front: V. Fournier, R. Delannoy, A. Giard, M. Bellenoit, N. Gauthier, C. Jourdain, G. Cantin, C. Tasse, L. Bernier, J. Paradis, G. Danis, M. Dursin, L. Dube, R. Sokolowski, R. St. Louis. Rear: R. Ouellette, mgr., R. Brodeur, E. Doiron, R. F. Poirier, J. Arsenault, co-captains A. Ferron and R. Proulx, D. Grenier, G. Ouellette, G. Vermette, R. Gagnon, J. Ca- saubon, assistant manager. (Absent: N. Renquin). football SEASON ' S RECORD (Assumption ' s scores indicated last) Trade High . 12- 6 St. John ' s High . 21- 6 Bartlett High . 0-12 Mt. St. Charles High . 0-20 Mary E. Wells ' High . 7-26 North High . 13- 0 St. Bernard ' s High . 6- 2 St. Peter ' s High . 7- 7 Individual Scoring Captain R. Proulx, 24; R. St. Louis, 18; R. Bro¬ deur, 8; D. Delannoy, 6; G. Ouellette, 6; R. F. Poirier, 6; R. Sokolowski, 6; R. Gagnon, 3; L. Bernier, 2. -o- The Assumption football team emerged victorious from its first full season of eight games in its short gridiron history. Of its eight opponents, five were city elevens. In their initial outing, the Greyhounds faced Trade School, the strongest of the city elevens. Although behind 12-0 at the half, the Boys in Blue never gave up the struggle as the final score, 12-6, indicates. St. John ' s, our next opponent, contrary to pre¬ game expectations, ran roughshod over us, humilia¬ ting us by a 21-6 score. After these two unsuccessful attempts, the Grey¬ hounds finally gained their first victory at the ex¬ pense of Bartlett High of Webster. Hard-running co¬ captain Ronny Proulx scored both touchdowns in this well-fought night contest. The fourth game saw us notch our second vic¬ tory. Mt. St. Charles of Woonsocket fell before our charging array 20-0. Roland St. Louis, the star of the game, caught a pass for a touchdown, and threw a lateral to a teammate for another. Assumption made it three in a row by whipping Mary E. Wells of Southbridge 26-7. Ronny Proulx, Roland St. Louis, and A1 Ferron led the barrage that swamped the Wells team in the second half. In their second night outing, the Greyhounds fell before the North High eleven 13-0. Injuries and bad breaks slowed our attack early in the game with the evident disastrous results. The dr iving rain of Saturday, November 7, found the Greyhounds waging a seesaw battle with St. Bernard ' s of Fitchburg. Neither team had a chance to demonstrate its full power, but our opponents held a four-point lead throughout the game to win 6-2. The season ' s last game proved a thriller. St. Peter ' s scored early in the game and led all the way. Twice the Greyhounds had opportunities to score, but lost the ball each time. Finally a long pass to George Ouellette connected to tie the score at 7-7. With only a few minutes of play remaining, Assump¬ tion regained control of the ball, but the whistle blew as the Greyhounds were forging toward the enemy goal. Our Senior class was well represented on the team in both quality and quantity. Co-Captain Ronny Proulx was by far the back¬ bone of the squad. Temporarily crippled by a knee injury, Ronny was forced to miss three games, but nevertheless he led all his teammates in points scored. Noticed for his hard running, he was later selected as a member of the City All-Star Team. On the line, Co-Captain A1 Ferron and Art Giard, time and again charged through enemy forward walls with telling effect. Other outstanding Seniors were pivot-man Jerry Cantin, galloping-end Vic Fournier, and scatback George Ouellette, the mustached flash ' ' , so valuable in the clutches. However, the splendid work of some underclass¬ men cannot be overlooked. Especially remarkable were the consistently brilliant performances of Sophomore halfback Dick Brodeur. Charlie Tasse ' s fine work in the center position both offensively and defensively deserves applause, as does the work of our most dependable passer, Norm ' ' Renquin. If future Greyhound elevens preserve the never- say-die spirit and the true ideal of sportsmanship which the squad showed this past season, Assump¬ tion will always be ranked among the city ' s gridiron leaders. Basketball Once again the curtain has come down on another exciting basket¬ ball season. The Greyhounds missed an opportunity to repeat as Central Massachusetts Catholic League titlists, but their fine play in the closing games enabled them to capture third place. The defending champs opened the season by dropping three con¬ secutive contests in December. However, the Greyhounds came back strong¬ ly in January to trounse four of their next six opponents. Telesphore ' s charges continued to set a rapid pace in the next month and annexed four more victories. It was during this period that the smooth-working and accurate-shooting Assumption five displayed their best basketball. Encountering North, then city-leaders, the scrappy Greyhounds waged a seesaw battle for four periods, only to find the score tied 28—all at the end of the regulation game. The overtime session found the Blue and White edging North 33-32 by virtue of a last-minute foul shot by Roland St. Louis. In its final home appearance the quintet edged a stubborn St. Bernard five which had previously overwhelmed the Greyhounds. The Greyhounds participated in the second annual Assumption Col¬ lege Invitation Tournament. In its first game, although losing by 20 points to Keith Academy at the end of the first half, the team, sparked by the ac- curate shooting of Captain Lefty” Brassard and Roland St. Louis, gained steadily on the Lowell five and knotted the score as time ran out. Pint- sized freshman Don” Grenier then ripped the nets with two quick shots to win the game 48-43. In the semifinals, the Greyhounds faced Turners Falls. Again the Blue and White trailed throughout the first half, but with 12 seconds remaining they pulled ahead by one point. However, a Turners guard broke up the freeze” by intercepting a pass, and then did a solo to put Turners ahead 45-44 at the final whistle. Led by the deft dribbling of Al” Ferron, and the fancy shooting of Don” Grenier and Lefty” Brassard, Assumption triumphed over Gardner High in the consolation game 55-40. To coach George Sherry our congratulations for putting out such an excellent team, and to the members of the squad who gave their all we say, Well done, fellows!” SEASON ' S RECORD A. OPP. A. OPP. 32 David Prouty 41 39 St. Stephen ' s 27 26 Classical 41 43 David Prouty 47 34 St. Louis 41 34 South 48 45 St. Mary ' s 15 28 St. Bernard ' s 50 39 St. John ' s 45 45 Sacred Heart 29 44 St. Peter ' s 28 28 St. Peter ' s 20 55 Sacred Heart 16 47 St. Bernard ' s 44 32 St. John ' s 34 32 St. Louis 54 32 St. Stephen ' s 24 48 Keith Academy 43 40 St. Mary ' s 20 44 Turners Falls 45 33 North 32 55 Gardner 40 Leading Scorers: R. St. Louis, 245; E. Brassard, 205; A. Ferron, 116; G. Lebel, 109; D. Grenier, 60. J. Arsenault, R. Bourgeois, C. Dumais, A. Ferron, R. St. Louis, Captain E. Brassard, R. Sokolowski, J. Moylan, G. Lebel, P. Millette, D. Grenier. (Absent: M. . Surette, Mgr.) First row: H. Gould, L. Bernier, G. Ouellette, co-captain M. Cloutier, R. Proulx, C. Tasse, B. Lussier, Coach V. L ' Espe- rance. Second row: Mgr. D. Gelinas, M. Robitaille, L. Giguerre, R. Cyr, R. Langevin, N. Vaillancourt, L. Methot, R. Benoit. Third row: L. Richards, R. Dumas, L. Dube, J. Grenier, A. LaBrosse, P. Deslauriers. Fourth row: Asst. Mgr. R. Martineau, R. Vigeant, V. Cote, N. Dorval, P. Millette, N. Gauthier, R. Tremblay, A. Ferron, M. Dursin, N. DeGarie. Absent: A. Giard, R. F. Poirier, co-captain G. Vermette, G. Danis. Z r ac k 1947 For the third consecutive season of track competition, the Greyhounds once again emerged with an impressive record. Under the guidance of youthful Roland Rusty Guilmain, the Blue and White collected three victories in five starts, amassing 226 3 4 points to their opponents ' I 6 OV 4 points. The Assumption speedsters solidly trounced their first two opponents, Leominster and Marlboro. Injuries then side-lined Assumption ' s two highest point-getters, Captain Rog Parenteau and Eli Bienvenue. However, with 1948 Co-Captains Moe Cloutier and Jerry Vermette leading the way, the Greyhounds managed to gain their third victory at the expense of David Prouty. Then, Gardner High nosed out the Greyhounds, and in the finale, North ' s superiority in the field events proved to be Assumption ' s downfall. For the first time in its history Assumption sent representatives to two post-season meets. In the State meet they failed to register any points, but in the Massachusetts Catholic School Meet, the running of Moe Cloutier and Paul Plourde brought Assumption four points. Although the points scored in these classics were not numerous, the Greyhounds proved that they could hold their own with the best in the State. 1948 In their 1948 season debut, the Greyhounds, minus the services of some of their most capable performers, defeated Marlboro High 42-30. Roger F. Poirier turned in a brilliant performance, garnering three first places for a total of fifteen points. Nothing should prevent the Greyhounds again this year from com¬ piling a record as impressive as those compiled by former teams. Kneeling: R. Brodeur, V. Cote, E. Doiron, J. Belisle, Captain R. St. Louis, R. Hamelin, A. Larrivee, P. Massicotte. Standing: R. D ' Amours, R. Moore, A. Desnoyers, N. Casaubon, G. Cantin, J Arsenault, N. Lavigne, G. Lebel, G. Grenier. Seated: C. Bibaud, mascot. (Absent: C. Desautels, mgr.) M as e ball 19 4 7 Paced by hard-hitting Capt. Roland St. Louis and first-baseman Lefty ' ' Brassard, the Assumption nine broke even in a ten-game slate. At the outset, the Greyhounds ' greatest obstacle was a lack of experienced players. Nevertheless, Coach Sherry ' s forces proved quite capable of giving each opponent a good battle, and, with very few exceptions, each contest was a thriller. The 1947 season, although mediocre in record, proved highly successful from the viewpoint of diamond knowledge acquired by the players. 1947 SEASON RECORD A. OPP. A. OPP. 8 North 11 10 St. Peter ' s 1 0 David Prouty 9 1 South 11 12 St. John ' s 5 4 Mt. St. Charles 8 8 Mary Wells 14 9 Mary Wells 4 8 St. Louis 4 6 19 4 8 David Prouty 5 During the current season, Assumption, once again hampered by the lack of experienced players, was defeated by Classical in the season ' s opener 8 to 6, but in the second game, beat St. John ' s in a stirring extra-inning battle, 10 to 9. The pitching staff was weakened by the loss of Norm Renquin, last year ' s mainstay, but showed definite signs of coming along well during the season. E. Vermette, C. Hamel, R. Brodeur, L. Alain, Captin L. Lussier, G. Goulet, P. Millette G. Bouchard, R. Grondin. Kneeling: P. Levesque, Mgr. Z cnnis 19 4 7 The Assumption tennis team faced but two opponents last season. In their first match the netmen romped over Dean Academy of Franklin, 8-1. The Greyhounds next faced their perennial rivals, Y orcester Academy. The match was closely contested but in the final set Assumption eked out a 5-4 victoy to remain undefeated over a two year span. 19 4 8 Having lost several of last year ' s lettermen and having had very little practice due to the unseasonable climate, the Assumption netsters lost their first match to Worcester Academy, 6-3. The varsity this year consist mainly of inexperienced underclassmen who bid fair to develop during the seson into a team as strong as any Assumption ever has seen. R. L ' Esperance, Captain C. Jourdain, R. Bessette, R. Brodeur, M. Bellenoit, R. Gagnon, G. Ouellette. Mock ey Again this year an abortive attempt was made to organize a hockey team. Unable to schedule games with any of the high schools, the Greyhounds were forced to step out of their class and meet the Holy Cross Independents. Assumption bowed to the Cross 7 to 2, but only after the experienced Crusaders had exhausted or undermanned our squad. The lack of funds and the inclement weather prevented our pack chasers from enjoying the successful season they had anticipated; however the skill and spirit they showed is to be highly commended. Class Sports Class-sports play a highly important role in the Assumption athletic program. The intramural contests serve as a perfect setting for the performance of students who lack the talents necessary to play on the varsity teams. The class of ' 48 presented a successful and spirited team on the diamond, the gridiron, and the basketball court. Even with the loss of some outstanding athletes to the dif¬ ferent varsity teams, the Senior teams were of a truly remarkable caliber. To the gridiron varsity the class gave such capable players as Roland St. Louis, A1 Ferron, Ronny Proulx, and Vic Fournier. To replace these, Nobby Fredette, Paul Plourde, John Belisle, and Vic Cote collaborated to form the nucleus of a strong team. The Seniors encountered a powerful College eleven in its only contest, only to have the teams deadlocked at the end of a well-played game. However, basketball was really the top sport. The three classes, A, B, and C each formed a team and their won-and-lost records were approximately the same throughout the season, but in the end Senior A nosed ahead. The three teams then combined to form an All-Star team, composed of the untiring Paul Plourde, accurate shooting Bob ' ' Ouellette, Phil ' ' Bonvouloir, Casey Casaubon and Doc Dufault, who challenged all comers and emerged victorious in almost all of their contests. With the advent of warm weather, our interest naturally centered on baseball. Throughout the ' 47 and ' 48 seasons the hurling of Armand Desnoyers and Bob Ouellette, together with the slugging and fielding of Nobby Fredette, Norm Cabral, Claude Jourdain, George Ouellette, and Phil Bon¬ vouloir paced the Senior nine to several victories. Many afternoons and evenings were very pleasantly spent participating in these contests. They served as an excellent means of maintaining class unity and the participants derived the many bene¬ fits sports provide. VWWNNV ODur 3t?aiur?0 Class History Looking back upon our four years at Assumption High we discover that life here, like it is everywhere else, was made up of events that, though they lacked connection among themselves, combined to form one mental picture that will last in our memories. Here are a few of these events. Many are missing, but those that are here will surely remind us of others of an even more personal nature that we cannot, and will not willingly forget. 1 9 4 4 - 1 9 4 5 September. —Hopeful Freshmen, 132 strong, plod up Mme. Homer Gage Avenue. October 1.— We attend the first football game in the High School ' s history. Assumption 0, Millbury 24. November 12. —Three hundred alumni and Franco-American leaders meet in the gym to discuss plans for a new college on Burncoat Street. November 19. —Mr. Paul Rainville interests us with Legendes du vieux Quebec”. December 11. —Fr. Louis-Robert Brassard, then Prefect of Discipline and Treasurer, announces the clearance of the college debt. January 13. —Freshmen win first place in sports tombola” that brings in $1250. February 12. —The Assumption Chapter of the National Honor Society is formed with Fr. Armand as its director. February 15. —Orchestra formed under Fr. Ulric ' s direction. March. —Assumption High snatches third place in Central Mass. Catholic League. April 18 .—An original pantomime steals the show in our Frosh Fantasy” given to raise funds for the College drive. May 2. —Field Day. Faucher willingly sacrifices his dignity to win pie-eating contest. May 10. —Fr. Rodolphe Martel, Superior, signs Assumption ' s first Sports Charter”. June 13. —Grim and ragged, 128 Freshmen drag themselves to the gym for Graduation Exercises. 1 9 4 5 - 1 9 4 6 September 12. —A class of 104 fearless Sophomores return to the Domus aurea” to continue their studies. September 16. —We create quite a disturbance with our firecrackers as we march in Worcester ' s Victory Parade. September 19. —Fr. Girouard, S.J., expounds virtues of Saint Ours” in our annual retreat. October 16. —Red-letter day. Macintosh leaves Assumption! November 8.— The grippe keeps us on the run”. November 13. —Bro. Gerard edifies us by his manipulation of knife and fork in his lectures on Table Manners”. December 8.— Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The new college flag is blessed before Mass. January 6. —Fr. Alexis Babineau says first Mass in our chapel. Januray 8.— Fr. Braun arrives from Russia and is given rousing welcome. January 24. —Red-letter day in sports. Assumption 44, Trade 26. February 14. —The library is flooded. Fr. Clair learns to swim. March 7.— Mr. Rainville returns with Maria Chapdelaine”. March 8. —Assumption edges St. John ' s 34 to 33. March 16.— Assumption premiere of Going My Way”. May 5. —Fr. Oscar steals show at orchestra concert by conducting the Bolero Burlesque” for two encores. May 12 . —We attend the Congres de l ' Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste” at the Auditorium. May 19. —High School students present Le secret de la Confession”. Fr. Louis-Robert directs. May 30. —The class is bereaved by the drowning of Normand Brochu at Lake Quinsigamond. June 30. —Ninety-five surviving Sophomores hear Fr. Verrette, Man¬ chester ' s Bossuet, at the Commencement exercises. 1 9 4 6 - 1 9 4 7 September. —Eighty-nine cocky Juniors return to their Alma Mater and are greeted in the gym by Fr. Wilfrid, the first Franco-American Superior. September 15.— We begin calisthenics under Fr. Germain ' s expert direction. Ugh! October 28. —We select our class ring. All-gold ring wins out. November 10.— We finally adopt the Merit and Demerit” system and unmeritoriously see The Strange Woman” at the Palace on our first and last special night out. December. —Bro. Robert pronounces his perpetual vows. December 12.— We are injected against influenza. January 5. —Mr. Galipeau leads the St. Anthony choir in concert. A B C” makes a hit. January 15.— School in state of confusion as library moves to Swede ' s” study. —Class places first members in Honor Society. February 12. —The Memini” officers are selected. March 14. —Fr. Henry Moquin is named Superior. March 19. —Greyhounds win first Catholic League Basketball Championship. —Assumption loses to St. Raphael ' s 50-33 in school ' s first trip to New England Catholic Tournament in Boston. —Assumption High is runner-up in first annual College Invitation Tournament. May.— Track team participates in Mass. Catholic Meet and the State Meet at Boston. June.— Eighty-five Juniors hear Lyon ' s Cardinal Gerlier in stirring speech at Graduation. 1 9 4 7 - 1 9 4 8 September 10. —Sixty-six remaining Seniors gird their loins for final year. September 12. —Fr. Gilbert inaugurates Glee Club. September 16. —Fr. Clement says good-bye on eve of departure for Mexico. September 22. —Senior class elections. Results as expected. October 6.— Fr. Smitt, polyglot of some fame preaches the retreat. October 15. —We begin our series of excursions to Loring ' s. November 9. —We hear Les Petits Chanteurs . December 8.— Gilbert and Sullivan ' s H.M.S. Pinafore under Fr. Uric ' s able direction surprises one and all. December 9. —Scarlet fever epidemic forces a guarantine. Oh, that lost weekend ! December 17. —We leave for home a week ahead of date set on calendar. Scarlet fever to be thanked. January 13. —Entire student body is X-rayed for signs of tuberculosis. January 19. —We have a historic class meeting. REF established. January 22. —Chlorine gas permeates lab and Larry Vachon turns green with envy. February 10. —Fr. Harrington blesses our Way of the Cross. February 29. —More snow. March 11.— Fr. Serieix, former Superior, is buried in the college cemetery. March 12.— A. H. S. gains third place in the Class A section of the Second Annual College Invitation Tournament. April 14 .—Minstrel show by the Cercle St. Jean brings money for the missions. April 25 .—Seniors shine in Le medecin malgre lui , the school ' s official dramatic representation. June 12. —Sixty-four Seniors receive the fruit of four year ' s labor, their diploma. Farewell, Alma Mater. Reminiscing Once upon a time, September 15, 1944, to be exact, we the Seniors first strayed through the sacred portals of Assumption. Fr. Marius began inaugurating us into the mysteries of Latin language, and for the next four years we were to wish they had left the poor language to rest in peace. A rather brusque stoic supplemented Emily Post ' s handbook with his weekly lectures during our first year. (Don ' t eat with a knife, etc.... We couldn ' t balance them on a knife anyway!) For the first time we tasted a totally different beverage. Coffee was merely a fictitious name for this concoction; it was neither brown nor black, more of a peculiar grey. Soon we also learned that food was not quite that delicious, satisfying, home-cooked flavor type. Our Sophomore year gleams but dimly in our memories. Fr. Ger¬ main, the Flying Chaplain, descended from the clouds to permit the fortunate students of Sophomore D to partake in his knowledge of English. (He kept the marks hedge-hopping over sixty-five.) The sixth chapter of Silas Marner” was a wonderful example of George Eliot ' s humour (?) Mr. Lacroix insisted; we found it just as hilarious and laugh-provoking as Blind John ' s Paradise Lost , hence so many un¬ forgettable discussions . A group of shy (?) Sophomores formed an organization, each mem¬ ber of which was known as an M.T.G. (Member of the Gang). Their main qualifications was a truly remarkable talent for getting into trouble a nytime, anyplace, under any circumstances. Our Junior year provided several interesting and amusing ex¬ periences also. Lefty Brassard rose to fame as a basketball star. (His favorite record is Shine .) The basketball team participated in the N. E. Catholic Tournament and spent three days in Boston and two nights everywhere but in the arms of Morpheus. The Juniors received their class rings in time to present them to the ever faithful lassies on the home front for Christmas. The four spokes of the Big Wheel started rolling . . . right into the Dean of Discipline ' s Office. Six Juniors headed across the alley from the Alamo, choo-choo they never came back. Alas the end of another school year has come into sight. Finally came that long, laborious Senior year. Ronny Proulx, co-captain of the Greyhound football squad, was awarded a berth with the Worcester City All-Stars . Bob Pare and A1 Pollender went down in the Assumption Hall of Fame for answering quite forcefully to Fr. Odilon. Female residents of Burncoat St. sat in the bus station adjoining the fence and asked, Is that you Archie? , when they heard footsteps. The Senior play, Le Medecin Malgre Lui will go down in the annals of Assumption as the best class play presented here. Ouais! fessors: Quack Destry , Finally, lest we forget the nicknames given to our beloved pro- The Old Buck , Bull , J. P. , Dumbo , Cutie , Windy , , Sahara Flash , Gauch , Swede , Hank, the Tank , Two-Gun Lip , Baldy , B. B. , Ditchy , Champ , and Shylock . — CLAUDE DUFAULT — WE, THE SENIORS OE ASSUMPT ION HIGH SCHOOL, in this One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Eighth year of our Lord, being of sound mind, and possessing all the faculties attributed to Seniors, do hereby bequeath to posterity a four-year accumulation of rare and valued possessions. ARTICLE I—FACULTY SECTION I.—To Father Henry, we contribute $100,000,000.00 to finance his expansion program. SECTION II.—To Father Armand, we leave all the honors due to a good professor, an amiable dean, and a conscientious priest. SECTION III.—To Father Paul, we bequeath the latest, the best, the hottest ' ' album of Stan Kenton ' s jazz classics . SECTION IV.—Au Pere Odilon, nous laissons une petite ferme a Andes, en Italie, ou il pourra, couche sous un hetre touffu, contempler les beautes de la nature tout en essayant un air champetre sur un chalumeau leger. SECTION V.—To Father Emile, we will an excellent novel entitled How to Lose Your Faith in One Year (And Regain It) , written by the Senior Class. SECTION VI.-—To Father Alexis, we leave a new element —- Assumption — which makes men out of boys. SECTION VII.—To all lay professors, we leave plans for a 30-hour week with a $50.00 increase in pay, and many opportunities for advance¬ ment. SECTION VIII.—To Mr. Gaucher, we bequeath trois chanteurs de bois and we pledge our support for the presidential nomination on the democratic ticket. SECTION IX.—To Mr. Champeau, we leave two things: a pair of Adler Elevator Shoes , and all his nouveaux systemes . ARTICLE II—STUDENTS SECTION I.—To those struggling Juniors who are starting to know what the word work means, we leave our perseverance. SECTION II.—To those ambitious Sophomores who have a vague idea of its meaning, we leave our courage. SECTION III.—To those poor Freshmen who have never heard of work, we offer our sympathy. SECTION IV.—Particular Senior Class members, inclined to generosity, wish to make the following bequests: ITEM I.—To some Freshman apprentice, Butts Bonvouloir offers his collection of smoking pipes and boilers. ITEM II.—To Pee Wee Sylvester, Victor Cote leaves his Latin grammar. May it bring him joy and happiness. ITEM III.—On some unfortunate Sophomore, Paul DeLisle imposes his illustrious proboscis. ITEM IV.—To Charles Tasse, Robert Downey bequeaths all the things in life that are free. ITEM V.—To Dizzy Desautels, Vic Fournier leaves all his peanut butter, and his experience with that delicious, nutritious, and wholesome food. ITEM VI.—To Junior Externs, Art” Giard bequeaths his mail -carrier service and his two famous sayings: The bus was late” and The mail must go through”. ITEM VII.—To Hairy” Palardy, George Ouellette leaves his ability to grow a mustache in a week. ITEM VIII.—To any hopeful Freshman, Paul Amyot bequeaths the wish of becoming an immortal varsity star. ITEM IX.—To Mr. Marion, Gerard Archambault leaves his personal, autographed edition of American History. ITEM X.—To Joe” Arsenault, Mike” Bellenoit sympathetically offers his false tooth. ITEM XI.—To George Gauthier, Larry Bernier bequeaths his strange drag” with Brother Leopold. ITEM XII.—To the harassed professors, Robert Pare bequeaths one gross of aspirin tablets, and two tickets to the forthcoming production How to Subdue a Problem Child.” ITEM XIII.—To Tom Sawyer” Bissonnette, R. St. Pierre leaves his grass-green suit (vest included). ITEM XIV.—To Mr. Michel Scheurer, Emery Shylock” Tetrault be¬ grudges a pound of flesh and two ducats. ITEM XV.—To Richard Bourcier, our librarian, Robert Arel, leaves a good supply of dust mops and 20,000 books on which Richard may practice at leisure. ITEM XVI.—To posterity, Shifty” Bouchard bequeaths his never-to- be-forgotten saying How ' d ' ja do?” ITEM XVII.—To Richard Lesperance, Armand Desnoyers, Attle¬ boro ' s favorite farm boy, bequeaths his never-failing grin. ITEM XVIII.—To the prospective globe-trotter, Robert Blanchette, Bernard Poirier leaves his collection of Esso maps”. ITEM XIX.—To his brother, Lawrence Vachon wills a quart bottle of his homemade chlorine. ITEM XX.—To future literature students, Mr. Lawrence Carpenter, French student extraordinaire”, leaves his choice Frencn poems. ITEM XXL—To Larry” Richards, Joe” Houle bequeaths his love for speeches on the Constitution and a deskful of research data on that topic. ITEM XXII.—To any foresighted Junior, Victor Fournier leaves his fourteen unused college application blanks. ITEM XXIII.—To his own disposal, Eugene Brassard wishes to keep everything he has. ITEM XXIV.—With mixed feelings of joy and regret, we do finally leave. With the hope that these gifts be helpful, we finally seal this, our Last Will and Testament, on this 12th day of June, 1948. In Witness Thereof: ROGER A. POIRIER,Testator ROLAND ST. LOUIS, Editor GLu PnofbUecu While inspecting the contents of an old notebook one afternoon in the year 1975, I came upon a letter I had written to a friend several years previously, but which, for some reason, I had never mailed. Reading it proved quite interesting, so I decided to publish it herein for the benefit of my former classmates. I had spent the last four months in India helping to combat an epidemic of undulant fever which had threatened to wipe out part of the native population of the province of Smornia. There I had met two former classmates of mine, Bob Pare and Vic Fournier who had answered the urgent call for doctors. Purely by accident, one day, wa stumbled upon a thriving mission conducted by two Oblate Fathers, Ray Gagnon and Johnny Casaubon. Johnny told us how Ray first captured the hearts of the natives by playing his many Frankie Laine records. It was with regret that, a few days later, I left the mission and boarded a plane for N. Y. We were only twelve hours out of N. Y. when a news broadcast told us that the XX-09, a passenger-carrying rocket ship designed by Ber¬ nard Poirier, famed aeronautical engineer, was scheduled to attempt the first flight to the planet Krypton the following day. Before the flight, cere¬ monies would be observed for the dedication of the recently completed N. Y. Municipal Airport, built by the Chapdelaine Construction Co. I decided to spend an extra day in town to witness the event. When we arrived at the airport, the names on the doors of most of the taxis caught my eye: Roberge and Dugal Taxi Co. I hailed one of the cabs and we sped off into the business district. Glancing out of the window I noticed a large sign bearing the name Lincoln Press, B. Bastarache, Prop. I bade the driver stop and entered the building. The receptionist informed me that Ben was in and I entered the office to find Ben and Claude Du- fault, prosperous commercial artist, conferring about the disposition of some new posters advertising the wares of the Bail-Brosseau Hardware Co. Realizing they were very busy, I arranged to meet them in the evening. I arrived at the hotel and upon entering, I noticed a placard an¬ nouncing the limited engagement of Claude Jourdain, sensational Canadian crooner, at the Stork Club. I remembered hearing that Sherman Billingsley had sold the famous nite-spot to Paul Delisle, wealthy theatre owner. I called Paul to secure reservations and then arranged to meet Ben and Doc there. I arrived at the club a trifle early and was met by Paul and Nor- mand Gauthier, famed neuro-surgeon, who was one of the club ' s regular patrons. Claude soon joined us and we repaired to our table. We were reminiscing over our school days, when Ben and Doc arrived, accompanied by Maurice Beaulieu, M.D., and Robert Ouellette, M.D., who were in town for a reunion of eye, ear, nose, and throat specialists. We spent a very pleasant evening reliving our days at Assumption. In the course of the evening I learned from Ben that Paul Amyot and Leonard Larocque were curates at St. John ' s parish and Melvin Surette was pastor of St. Theresa ' s. Moe, who had remained faithful to Brookfield, informed me that Roland St. Louis and Norbert Fredette had designed an extensive subway system in Worcester eliminating practically all surface travel. The under¬ ground wiring had been installed by the Carpenter-Tetrault Electrical Co. Bob told me that Normand Cabral was now Bishop of the diocese of Fall River and a few weeks ago, Robert Downey, renowned criminal lawyer, had successfully prosecuted three Fall River city officials charged with embezzling city funds. We spent a very pleasant, but unfortunately a short evening together. The following morning a bellboy brought me a note from Victor Cote. Vic had heard that I was in town, and invited me to have lunch with him. Later his chauffeur arrived and drove us to the salesroom of Vic ' s bakery. He met me at the door and as we entered, I immediately spotted Emery Tetrault who, I noticed, hadn ' t lost any weight. Vic told me that Emery was the head chef. At lunch we were joined by Paul Plourde who had been named engineer in charge of the construction of a tunnel beneath the Hudson. Vic told us that his bakery was the largest in the country. A few days before, Albert Poirier, well-known accountant, had computed Vic ' s profits and found them to be almost twice those of his nearest competitor. My time with Vic and Paul was pleasantly spent but rather limited. After lunch I drove out to the airport. There I met Bernard Poirier, the designer of the ship. He invited me to inspect his pet. It was my first visit in a space ship and I was awed by the bewildering array of dials and knobs on the maze of instrument panels, and when I mentioned the great amount of work they must have necessitated, Perry told me that Albert Ferron, a highly competent mechanical engineer, had collaborated with him in building the ship. Raymond Bessette, head of Dupont ' s chemical en¬ gineering staff, had devised a secret process by which the air on Krypton was made similar to the air on earth. Lawrence Vachon, one of the top men in the General Electric physics research department, and John Belisle, a highly recognized research chemist, were going along to further their work in their respective fields. Fathers Philip Bonvouloir and Maurice Cloutier, both Maryknoll men, were also going along in the hope of finding heathens on Krypton they might convert. Perry explained that the ship ' s course had been plotted by the Haydn Observatory ' s meteorologist, Armand Desnoyers. Before the flight an address by Joseph E. Houle, Ph. D., of Harvard, preceded the unveiling of a large marble plaque, designed by Bertrand Lussier, prosperous tombstone cutter and designer, commemorating the event. Then the ship was blessed by Maurice Cardinal Bellenoit, assisted by Fr. Henry Joly, professor of Latin at Fordham U., and Fr. Ernest Archam- bault, head sacristan at St. John ' s cathedral. After the take-off I spoke to Cardinal Bellenoit. He had visited Assumption a few weeks ago, and he spoke of the great progress there since Fr. John Martin, A.A. had become Superior and Fr. Joseph Loiselle, A.A. Registrar. Another of our old classmates, Fr. Elphege Pollender, A.A. was head sacristan and taught Latin to the High School Seniors. As we were talking, a fellow approached us with a pad and pencil in hand. Immediately I recognized Leonard Page, reporter for the New York Times. As we walked off the field, Lenny told us of the trial he had covered a few days ago, in which the nationally-known law firm of R. F. Poirier and R. St. Peter, contrary to all expectations, had proved several oil magnates guilty of violating the Sherman Anti-Trust law. That brought to mind another case in which they had proved a rival company guilty of stealing the patents on a pair of electrically operated forceps invented by Ovide Lamontagne and Gerald Vermette, who had organized a highly successful dental firm. We parted at the field. I returned to my hotel, packed and en¬ trained for Worcester. When we arrived in Worcester, the first thing I saw was a huge poster which read: For Mayor vote for Arthur Giard. Two cars in every garage. Four drumsticks on every chicken. When I had last heard of him, Art had been playing right tackle for the Chicago Bears. As I walked up Front St., I noticed a large crowd was dispersing on the Common. Art had just concluded a campaign speech. When I walked up he offered me a cigar, but then he recognized me and shook hands. He informed me that he and Larry Bernier, who had played guard alongside him, had retired last year. Larry was now living in retirement. Art told me that former classmates of ours were very influential in Worcester. Gerard Page was head of the English department at Holy Cross, and Lefty Gene Brassard, M.D. had followed Bill Osmanski ' s example and given up a lucrative prac¬ tice in Adams to coach the Holy Cross basketball team. The engineering firm of Cantin and Dursin had widened Pleasant Street to everyone ' s satis¬ faction. Robert Arel was Editor of the Telegram and Gazette. Gerald Archambault and Gaston Bouchard had constructed a huge X-ray clinic on Shrewsbury Street. I told Art I hadn ' t seen the place, so we drove over. Shifty and Archie showed us around the grounds. They were justly proud of their clinic. Patients came to them from all over New England. Roger A. Poirier, M.D., head of Springfield Memorial Hospital, sent many of his patients, as did Bronon Bahosh, M.D., who, Art told me, was President of the Fitchburg-Leominster Medical Association. Patients had even come to them from Malunkas, Maine, where Doctors George Ouellette and Louis Daigle conducted a very popular health resort. The following day I returned to Somersworth, happy at having seen and heard of my former classmates, and happy especially to have heard of each one ' s success and good fortune. RONALD PROULX Seated: C. Bidaud, A. Larrivee, C. Tasse, L. Richards, R. Demers. Standing: D. Beau¬ champ. R. Cyr, R. Chasse, R. Dumas, L. Dube, R. Brodeur, J. Moylan, F. Dugay, C. Dumais, R. Boilard, J. Plasse, J. Bissonnette, R. D ' Amours, R. Knight, L. Chabot. Absent: R. Grondin. Undergraduate Student Council We have thus labeled the above-pictured students. These Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen are all presidents or vice-presidents of their respective classes. Elected by their fellow classmates, these students form the nucleus of the student body. With the Senior Class officers, they have the responsibility of representing their classes and the school in all scholastic projects. These class spokesmen must be outstanding in leadership and popu¬ larity. These innate traits are markedly developed by this student coun¬ cil. To this elite, whose work is so seldom applauded or even acknowl¬ edged, we offer our congratulations for a task well done. Arkmnulpiigriitrttt This is our Memini. We sincerely trust that our humble efforts to picture th e highlights of our years at Assumption High School have been successful. If they were, we would like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed towards our obtaining these happy results. Our thanks first to Mr. Ethier, our advisor, whose practical counsel and correcting proved invaluable; to Mr. Caron, our printer, who so skillfully disposed of the technicalities involved in the production of this annual; and to our very generous and sympathetic contributors, whose names appear on the following pages, for they, through their financial assistance, more than anyone else are responsible for the success of this project. To these and to our many supporters, whom we are unable to remu¬ nerate materially, we pledge our eternal gratitude and friendship and our promise to remember always. M p m i n t L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Products of Distinction Made by craftsmen for America ' s finest schools, fraternities, sororities and businesses OFFICIAL IEWELERS TO ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL Representative: MR. GENE MANCHESTER L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Massachusetts CONGRATULATIONS - GRADUATING CLASS OF ' 48 from Loring Studios 332 MAIN STREET WORCESTER, MASS. 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