Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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JoHpk W. 146 MAIN STREET, NORTHBRIDGE, MASS. yy Jojo”, a newcomer at Assumption, has already shown himself to be a hard worker. His most valuable asset which is in turn most profitable to his classmates in his whole¬ hearted school spirit. The rapidity of his speech resembles closely the rat-tat-tat of a riveter. “Joe ' ' has adopted his own timetable for studies due to his long hike home. Activities: Honor Roll 2, Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Drama¬ tics 3, Varsity Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 2, Tennis 1-2-3, Class Basketball 2-3, Volleyball 1-2. Partin, Paul JL Paul 494 BURNCOAT STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. Although Paul lives but a hop, skip, and a jump from his house, his ardent love for Assumption life has persuaded him to remain a boarder these past four years. He has unor¬ thodox methods of violating the rule book in his own timid way. His greatest stumbling block is public speaking. Paul plans to follow in his father ' s footsteps as a successful busi¬ nessman. Activities: Varsity Football 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4. Pick ar d-J. 102 PURITAN AVENUE, WORCESTER, MASS. y y Dick ' s” profound knowledge of liturgy and his devotion and patience to its perfection is the outstanding trait of his character. Why is this nocturnal traveller sometimes so late to bed? Could it be that he is incensing himself? Dick” is one of the few students with a charming enough nature to have acquired the favor of the Old Man”. The Assumption- ists will someday be fortunate to have Richard amongst their ranks. Activities: Honor Roll 1-2-3, Ecole Apostolique 2-3-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 1, Class Officer 1, Sacristain 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 4. gJLnl, Paul —P. 23 RICHARDS STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. You will usually find Gallant” sitting near the radio where he nurses his sedate temperament. Paul will never get grey hair from worrying. His nerves are in perfect condition for the simple reason that they never have been used. As a day student, Paul enjoys the coziness of home life. ' Gallant ' s ' aspirations lie very decidedly in the printing field. Activities: Heritage 3-4.

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ALLEN HILL, BROOKLYN, CONN. Outstanding in the athletic field, Red has actively participated in every sport at Assumption. His amiable per¬ sonality has rendered him the most popular student in the school. In any embarrassing situation, Red ' s rosy cheeks and freckles couple up in forming a fiery, red blush. We can be sure that Boots will always remember a certain Christ¬ mas party after which he earned the title of ' Technicolor Red ' . Activities: Honor Roll 2-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 1, Class Officer 2, Waiter 3-4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Varsity Football 3-4, Basketball 3-4, J. V. Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4, Student Council 4. ijraiiard, ddrancoli 18 WHITE STREET, PAWTUCKET, R. I. idrouuih. 77 Browski , the business-like Senior with the dollar sign in his eyes, is endowed with the ambition of becoming a millionaire. Public speaking has always offered him the occasion of publicizing his father ' s merchandise — Beacon Wax. The future reserves for the persevering and industrious Browski” a smile from Dame Fortune. His outstanding per¬ formance on the track team and his ardent zeal as head- waiter have proved the point. Activities: Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 4, Class Officer 1-2, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4, Manager Basketball 4, Student Council 3-4. C r , J(U V. 31 PLEASANT STREET, FORT KENT, MAINE “ Q ” J onny Sonny ' s” fondness for cocoa has been the cause of many a cocoa-call in refectory. The Old Man has associated Al ' s repugnance to wearing ties with the rusticity of the champs-de-patates . In study, chapel, or class, this easy¬ going student may be found in profound meditation .or is it sleep? All the success in the world to you as a future pro¬ pagator of the faith. Activities: Honor Roll 3-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 3-4, Basket¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Tennis 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1- 2-3-4, Volleyball 2. 52 ASSUMPTION AVENUE. WORCESTER, MASS. 77 Roland, having been dubbed Dizzy”, has experienced embarassing moments in trying to explain the origin of his surname. We may readily understand why he is an active member of the 4- - club. A zealous worker (manual that is), Dizzy” is often seen racing on the school tractor. Having been at Assumption for seven years (so he says), he is thoroughly acquainted with all the angles. Activities: Class Officer 2, Track 1-2, Class Basketball 1-2, Volleyball 3-4.

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65 MAPLE STREET, SPENCER, MASS. Ti-George is a good-humored lad whose quiet friend¬ liness has become known to all his classmates. His extreme patience has often been demonstrated in many trying or¬ deals, such as ' ' Will ' ' Amiott ' s constant teasing. George ' s presence in any group is usually denoted by his hearty chuckle — thought to be laughter. It is to our detriment not to have discovered the dramatic ability of Ti-George” as was so well brought out in the Senior play. He someday hopes to wear the Roman collar. Activities: Cercle Saint-Jean 2, Dramatics 1-4, Baseball 3. -Jdam, Yjonnand 163 MAIN STREET, NEWMARKET, N. H. “ ’ turn Where we find girls, we find Normand Ham, for, as we say, he gets around. Norm” is particularly fussy about his coiffure; could that be what attracts the girls? In minor feuds, the peak of Ham ' s” ferocity is limited to his pet phrase, what a fruit”. Norm ' s” fine basketball play was very much to the advantage of the little greyhound team. Ham” aspires to a successful business career. Activities: Waiter 2-3, Varsity Football 4, Basketball 2- 3-4 (Co-Captain Basketball 4), Baseball 2, Class Baseball 1-3, Volleyball 3-4. JC enney, JJarM W. 47 MAIN STREET, MECHANICSVILLE, CONN. An ardent crooner and a connoisseur of modern music, Hal” seems to be transformed into another world by such songs as Kiss of Fire” and Tenderly”. However, he is often heard going back to his old refrain; Hail Assumption!”. Hal”, the Casanova of Assumption, displays his carefree attitude in his interest of the fairer sex. Having the facilities of a car, he has been most useful as the class chauffeur. On the vast road of life, Hal” has chosen the path of a medical technician. Activities: Dramatics 3, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Varsity Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Base¬ ball 2-3, Prom Committee 4, Student Council 4. P J oL.CtoL-L ance tu, 42 HARTFORD STREET, FITCHBURG, MASS. J) Possessing an above-average intelligence, he has made a success of all his attempts in the scholastic field. Gene ' s” quiet manner and his willingness to expound his knowledge to others has earned him a reputation. Gene” has shown himself to be quite proficient in his favorite subject — chemis¬ try. His classes do not always necessarily end with the bell for he sometimes remains to chat with the professors . is it to acquire more knowledge — or a drag? Gene” someday hopes to add M. D. to his name. Activities: Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2, Class Officer 1, Dramatics 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 3-4, Var¬ sity Football 3, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4, Debating 2.