Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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.

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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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J!e Blanc, J}. Alfred SLippy 114 PARKER STREET, GARDNER, MASS. WBZ-TV has Bob Crosby, WNAC-TV has Harry James, and WAHS-TV has the unique Skippy LeBlanc. Possessing a real, deep-down interest for music, he is especially moved by modern jazz. His infatuation for jive music is expressed in the numerous hours he spends practicing the sax. Serious in nature, Skippy” is a drudging student in his academic pur ¬ suits, Gardner ' s magnetic appeal, says Skippy”, is the cause of his innumerable weekends. Activities: Heritage 3-4, Volleyball 4, Prom Committee 4. Jie (Plane, ean- acc uei jP. 57 MAIN STREET, SUNCOOK, N. H. Doc” has an unlimited supply of anecdotes. As a na¬ turally-born actor, he adds many theatrical gestures which double the gusto of his conversation. In the field of sports, Doc” has always put his heart and soul into every play. Although Doc” is a bit quick-tempered, his befriending smile soon returns to his countenance. His fascination for travel has brought him to the skyscrapers of New York for a change in scenery. In the future, J. J.” hopes to combine his ruggedness and his love of adventure to realize his ambition of becoming a mining engineer. Activities: Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2, Waiter 2, Dramatics 1-3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Cheer Leader 4, Varsity Foot¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volley¬ ball 3-4, Choir 4. JL entire, 20 GATES STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. We can well understand why Sleepy” is a die-hard day student as he cherishes with all his heart his freedom. Through his intense readings, he has acquired an extensive vocabulary and theories all of his own. Sleepy” enjoys sitting by the fireside at night reading his favorite cartoon, the philosophical — so he says — Pogo. Sleepy” had a slightly? ? prolonged Easter vacation due to a severe attack of sunstroke while speeding on his bicycle. Activities: Honor Roll 1-2-3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 3-4, Baseball Manager 3. J. 15 WEST SPRING STREET, WINOOSKI, VERMONT John, the incentive spark of all revolutionary move¬ ments at Assumption, has been unanimously elected Presi¬ dent of the Underground Society. When reproached for this characteristic, Johnny” responds with the trite explanation, Do I care?” His steadfast opinions in arguments has occa¬ sioned for him quite a feud . in fact, quite a few feuds! Plumbing, electricity, and carpentry offer no obstacle to John ' s handy-man ability. Johnny ' s” willingness to help others in any circumstance will be a great asset in his future vocation as an Assumptionist Lay Brother. Activities: Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2-3, Waiter 2-3, Class Basketball 4, Volleyball 3-4, Stage Manager.