Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1954 volume:

500 SALISBURY STREET WORCESTER 9, MASS, The 1954 MEMINI MEMMWEimUC Volume IV PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS ASSUMPTION PREPARATORY SCHOOL Worcester 6, Massachusetts TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities News 25 29 55 Our Theme The tornado is our theme. On June 9, 1955, the fateful twister hit our school and, in 90 seconds, left it a pile of ruin. Fortunately, the students were already home. By the end of June, reconstruction was well under way and proceeded throughout the year of 1955-1954. Our teachers did the best they coidd to teach without sufficient classroom space. Hundreds of noises constantly broke the silence of our classes and study periods. However, we did enjoy our tornado year ; we studied hard, participated in sports and enjoyed our leisure moments with one another. For these reasons, the memories of this year will always remain in our minds and hearts. 2 DEDICACE A notre venere Superieur, le R.P. Desautels nous dedions cette edition 1954. Des circonstances defavorables nous empecherent trop souvent de jouir de sa presence. Ce commis-voyageur de TAssomption” devait se trouver partout a la fois quetant, plaidant, suppliant pour qu’on I’aidat a reconstruire son college. Au mois de Janvier, la mort de son pere n’allegea pas son fardeau deja si prodigieux. Mais son esprit et son coeur, nous le savons, resterent attaches a 1’Assumption. A cause de tout cela, nous vous prions, Pere, d’accepter ce modeste ouvrage. Notre Superieur Lettre de Son Exc. Monseigneur John J. Wright, D.D. NOS PROFESSEURS m A nos prefets et nos professeurs nous devons les remerciements les plus sinceres. IIs suivirent avec toute leur conscience d educateurs les direc¬ tives du Pere d Alzon qui disait, Ayez pour vos eleves un interet tout particulier; surveillez, con- seillez, guidez C est dans cette atmospliere pedagogique que se deroula notre vie a 1 Assomp- tion. Appreciateurs du vrai merite, redresseurs du mauvais esprit, compagnons quotidiens: voila nos Peres. Nous vous les presentons dans ces pages suivantes. Pere Edg ar Bourque a.a., A.M., S.T.L PRfiFET DES ETUDES Comment peut-on ne pas conserver les meilleurs sou¬ venirs de cet Iiomme energique et devoue? Toujours a notre service, il ne se lassa jamais dans sa charge difficile. II eui toujours un mot d’encouragement. ainsi qu un affable sourire. pour les eleves. Son energie ne connut jamais de borne. Son interel aux activites des eleves etait inlassable. Ses worbsbops. ses clubs destines a completer l education des eleves, exigerent de sa part de nombreux sacrifices. Mais, il ne flecbit jamais sous cette charge imposante. Nous nous souviendrons toujours de lui comme d un ami sincere et d un sage conseiller. II avait toujours une solution a nos ennuis. Et quels sacrifices ne fit-il pas pour ameliorer et perfectionner I Heritage et le Memini? A tous ces points de vue, ce Pere nous est cber et nous lui offrons nos sinceres remerciements. Le P. Amarin Nlertz a.a. PREFET DE DISCIPLINE Une demarche a pas feutres a travers I’etude, un regard vif et penetrant, un sourire malicieux, et le P. Amarin attrape son bomme. Peu nombreux sont les eleves qui savent ecbapper a ses fameux pieges. On le qualifierait meme d’omnipresent. II y a des eleves . . . ’— Continuez M. . . .”. Quel bomme! Aime de tous. psycbologue des faiblesses bumaines, pourfendeur du mau- vais esprit, a|)preciateur de farces depourvues de mecbancete. Sous cet exterieur familier se decouvre un religieux exemplaire, vrai disciple du fondateur c(ui avait dit “Je veux que vous soyez pour VOS eleves des peres et compagnons. Le R. P. Etien ne Auhert a.a., Offi cier cl Acad emie PROFESSEUR DE FRANCAIS Mon amhilion, a dil le P. Etienne, c est cle former cles jeunes gens qui seront un jour la fleur cle la societe cliretienne. Get ideal notre Pop le poursuivit avec une ardeur inlassal)le. Professeur au sens plein du mot, il ne manqua jamais de puiser dans cliaque classe une Ie ;-on paternelle et pratique. Educateur con¬ somme. il sut inculquer une formation vraiment preparatoire, autant aux etudes plus avancees qu a la vie elle-meme. Pere Marcellin Parent a.a. PROFESSEUR DE RELIGION Religieux dont I’influence et I’autorite sont indiscutables, ce Pere se devoua entierement a faire reconnaitre 1 ecole de 1 Assomption, Grace a ses efforts la Societe Nationale d Honneur se vit dignement representee dans cette ecole et 1 ambassadeur de 1 ecole au Good Government Day a Boston se montra toujours a la hauteur de la function qu on lui attrihuait. Comme professeur cl Histoire, rien ne lui echappe. Homme de faits, toujours de faits, il nous fit comprendre les nomhreux mysteres de l Antiquite jusqu’au 20 siecle. L annee 1954 devint inoubliahle pour le P. Marcellin lorsqu’au mois de mai, il celehra son 25e, anniversaire de pretrise. On lui reconnut I’honneur d etre le premier Franco-Americain a devenir juhilaire. Nous devons, sans nul doute, au Pere Marcellin une delte immense et nous garderons toujours de lui, les meilleurs souvenirs. Father Ulric Charpentier a.a., AM. TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS What patience! Father Ricky would always repeat his explanations so that everyone was sure to understand. Anyone else might have given up long ago, hut not Father Ulric. He was certainly the pride and joy of the Engineers. ’ His time-ly jokes always sparked up the class at the right moment. Father Ulric s devotion to his students was certainly unparalleled. Any invention that would allow the students to better understand a statement was sure to be discovered by Father Ricky. And what modesty! Even though his abilities were numerous he was always the first to acknowledge his mistake. Outside the class as well as in, Father Ulric bubbled over with energy. He took real pride in his Glee Club and his devotion to its success was unlimited. On the campus his presence was always appreciated. He was always a real, true friend. ” Father Aime F)eschamps a.a., M.S. in L.S. LIBRARIAN Father Aime came to us as head Librarian, after two years of study at the Cathol ic University in Washington, Thanks to his untiring efforts the library has improved its cjuarters, its collections and its seiA’ices in the short period of three years. He was especially successful in getting a maximum service out of a minimum space. He organized a well-working staff, that he patiently trained for the various specialized tasks. Our devoted librarian is an e.xcellent administrator gifted with initiative and foresight. 7 Kev. P. Gilbert Chahoi a.a., A.M. PROFESSEUR DE LATIN La tnalarlie avail allerre le P. Odilon. Qui le remplacerait? La taclie echut aux mains loujoiirs vigilantes du P. Gilbert. Oien sail comme il fit vivre ses cours de Ciceron et de Virgile. Voue a la culture, il signala I’luuTianisme des lalins beaucoup plus c(ue la lecb nicfue grammaticale. Le I ere Gilbert se fit, avanl lout cela. pretre et conseiller. Que de fois il s arretait sur un passage important pour en tirer une le .on qui, des lors, s ap|)liquait a nous. Oublierons nous de signaler ses quelques bouffonneries qui n avaient autre but que d animer ses classes?? Father Alexis Babinean a.a., Ph.D. PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY With bis long stride, be would step gingerly from one end of tbe black¬ board to tbe other, as he wrote his rapid-fire equations. Then, facing the class, he would lean on the desk, and with a smile playing on his lips, he would look searchingly into our eyes for a question mark. Finally, after a pause, there would come the inevitable Any questions, Mr. Noel? ’ From the day when he first walked into class and defined the science of Chemistry for us, down to his treatment of H2S04, he explained and clarified until we all understood. And yet, we sped through the book! Father Alexis has one of the great prerequisites of a scholar: the ability to simplify difficult problems. Here’s hoping that many more classes may have the good fortune of learning Chemistry with the help of his clear and simple explanations. Father Donat . Durand a.a., A.B. DIRECTOR OE ATHLETICS. ASSISTANT DEAN OF DISCIPLINE Father Donat was the most prominent figure in Assumption activities. We came in contact with him very often during the day. Among his numerous duties were those of monitor, athletic director, movie supervisor and assistant dean of discipline. He seemed to walk on cat’s feet as he patrolled either the study hall or dormitory. He never avoided work, but rather sought to improve everything about him. Anything with which ' Joe D.’ was connected functioned efficiently. Although this was his first year as a priest, he had gained a great deal of experience before he left for Washington. Upon returning last June he started working harder than ever before. His determination to straighten out everything was unsurpassed. Who could ever forget his familiar face, and the ever present tooth pick? Le Rev. P. Anselme Morrison a.a., A.B. - PROFESSEUR DE RELIGION Soil qu il mit a lepreuve ses forces surhumaines dans les travaux, soil qu il nous enseignat la morale en classe, le colossal Llarry resta un des profes- seurs les plus familiers. les plus aimes. Maintes fois nous a-t-il avoue qu’il prefere former de bons catholiques en pratique . (jue de gonller ses eleves de theories steriles. Qui pent oublier sa possession consommee du Nouveau lestament? Vous trouverez cela dans I’Apocalypse, Chapitre 3, versets 1 a 5. 3 mots a droite au bas de la page gauche”. 8 Father John A. Gaudet a.a., A.B. TEACHER OF ENGLISH Dear John, Oh! how I hate fo write (comps). Father John’s weekly and sometimes hi-weekly compositions did much more for us than we had anticipated. Youthful, and vigorous, he gained our respect from the start. His classes were interesting. Let s take our NIacheths. . . . ” A greater facility in our public speaking, a fine experience in debating, a belter appreciation of poetry, and a new interest in current world events were a few of the many fruits of his efforts. We will never forget the great interest and devotion with which Father John taught us so well the English language. Nor will we soon forget his genial, friendly attitude and his fine willing¬ ness to co-operate with us in all our undertakings. Mr. Lucien FI. Desjardins, A.M. TEACHER OF PHYSICS He looked business-like; and he meant business. Next class, we ’ll have a quiz —Mr. Desjardins was quick to find out what was wrong in NIath class. And his regular quizzes cured us all,— well, . . . almost all. He would fill his statements with expectant pauses. This is a — (no answer) — proportion”. Being a firm believer in success through hard work. Nlr. Desjardins accordingly passed on some of this to us. His Physics class will not soon forget his lucid explanations and his examples which were always a propos. ” Mr. Desjardins did not lack a good sense of humor. Chartier. you’re dreaming again. ” All questions received a smile, and then a full explanation. Thanks to Mr. Desjardins, we learned not only to work with numbers, but also to enjoy it. Mr. Raymond ]. Marion, A.M. TEACHER OF HISTORY ANT) CIVICS fn Mr. Marion, we had an instructor with a thorough knowledge of his subject matter. His classes were given in such a manner that the practical side of history could be seen. This man did not merely throw facts and dates at us. Time and again we were shown that those little things called fundamentals would be all-important to us. And so it was that tbe basic points which every American should know were stressed. Whether it concerned the flag, the constitution, or current national problems, the serious teacher tried to make us realize that as citizens, we should not be ignorant of facts so closely related to our country. Thanks to Mr. Marion, the United States means more to us. M. Louis Deschenes, A.M. PROFESSELT DE GREC Qu il animat ses classes de discussions litteraires, scientifiques, comiques ou politiques, M. Deschenes demeura toujours maitre de son art. Laique, au sourire amical, a la verve facile il se chargea de nous enseigner une langue dont la litterature manque aujourd’hui, helas, de I’appreciation meritee. Grace a sa connaissance des langues et de 1 histoire ancienne, il nous fit un cours interessant et instructif. 10 THE GRADUATES 1 Iiis section is particularly devoted to the students, to the fellows that we have come to know during the last four years. Together we prayed, studied, and played and indeed the memories of these group activities will not soon he forgotten. In these, our last years, we witnessed, and even more, we participated in the reconstruc¬ tion of Assumption after the terrible tornado. As a result, it seems that we were brought closer together than ever. In fact, each student can say about every other student: memini ... I remember such a fellow; he was a real buddy. Whether we were in chapel, in study or on the field of sport, it seemed that he was a very part of my life. Thus, with this in mind, this section salutes all the individua Is that became cogs in the ma¬ chine of our every day lives for the past four years. 11 CHARLES P. AMYOT “Charlie” 405 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, N. H. Mr. CalislKenics . . . Ipana smile . . . takes Kis vacation by that won¬ derful sea . . . Charlie’s Pharmacy . . . soda jerk, oops, fountain boy . . . that collegiate look (specs) . . . very orderly . . . constantly worrying . . . close cut crop of hair . . . good man with a dictionary . . . the swan . . . hard luck kid . . . goes for the famous jazz musician ... a c-o-o-o-o-o-l stride. Tennis 3, (Class) Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Debating Club 4, Track-4. PAUL J. ARCHAMBAULT “Archie” Woodstock Ave., North Grosvenordale, Conn. Class president . . . good sticker and keystone man . . . the nerve to ask Pop questions . . . raises cane, but you don’t notice it . . . does a lot of read¬ ing . . . le moqueur de la classe . . . intelligent and cooperative . . . alias Jean Lenaif . . . plans to take up pre-med . . . why the sudden interest in week-ends? . . . teaches the teachers. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2-3, Class Officer 1-2-3-4, Waiter 2-3-4, Heritage 2-3-4, Memini 3-4, Basketball Varsity 2, J. V. 1, Baseball 2-3-4, Class Basketball 3-4, Baseball 1, Volleyball 1-2-3, Dramatics 4, Debating Club 4, Glee Club 4. ADRIEN H. BERTHIAUME “Herman” 44 Riverside Drive, Auburn, Mass. The friendly day-hop . . . Ricky’s pride and joy . . . crazy legged miler . . . always awake although you don’t notice it . . . class poet . . . gives Aristotle competition as a thinker . . . porcupine quilled hair . . . gets a kick out of Pop ... as good-natured as they come . . . class team rebounder . . . a prospective engineer . . . the Millbury madman . . . very modest. Honor Roll 2, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1 -2-3-4, Volleyball 2. GEORGE F. BONNICI “Bony” 654 W est 160 Street, New York 52, N. Y. Belter late than never”. . . dense black mop ... as calm and cool as they come . . . loves ' Dem Bums ” . . . U. Didit . . . class team’s Bevo Francis . . . rubber legs . . . well stocked locker . . . Mallici, Macaroni, etcetera . . . Senior installment plan . . . “When do we play, George? Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Class Officer 1-2-3, Librarian 3-4, Dramatics 3, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Varsity Football 3-4, Baseball 2-4, Tennis 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1, Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Manager Basketball 4. Intramural League Director 4, French Club 3, 4. JOEY A. liOUCHARD “Joe” 385 East Main Street. Madawaska, Maine Driving in for a lay-up on the court, knocking in runs on the diamond, or gaining yardage on the gridiron, this truly characterizes Joey ... a proud representative of Aroostook County . . . hey, machine! . . . everybody’s drag . . . secret love life . . . rather bashful . . . murders French and especially English ... is proud of the Chrysler . . . owes his month’s allowance before he receives it. Varsity Football 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball I-2-3-4. JOHN H. BRODEUR “Togo” 255 Hamilton St., Worcester 4, Mass. Always smiling . . . didn’t get mad once in four years . . . soft-spoken and unsung . . . mainstay on the basketball team . . . spends whole evenings reading the dictionary . . . just couldn’t bear the boarder’s grind after his freshman year . . . newspaper boy . . . getting fat around the mid-section . . . yeux de poisson mort . . . never raises a sweat. Basketball 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, J. V. Basket¬ ball 1-2. RICHARD P. BRUNELLE “Bruce” 364 South St., Biddeford, Maine Where there’s work, there’s Bruce . . . many a bull session with Fr. Edgar , . . steady runner . . . famed linebacker . . . his sister is an excellent cook ... a brilliant student . . . advocate of evolution . . . endowed with a great urge to win and fine spirit . . . experienced hitch-hiker . . . tried to bring Noel down to earth (didn’t succeed) . . . drag with a certain nun . . , class elder (all of 19). Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Class Officer 1-2-3-4, Waiter 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Varsity Football 2-3-4, Basketball J. V. 1-2, Track 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 4, Co-captain of track 4. RONALD C. CHARLAND “Nichy 60 Cohoes Road. Watervlict, N. Y. Accomplished accordionist . . . steady Greendale promenades ... a butt and spud fiend . . . long and frequent telephone conversations . . . Religion class’ Bible reader . . . sarcastic when he wants to be . . . keeps the postman on the go . . . fourth man at the card table . . . Sunday paper boy ... a good dancer . . . ’’frequenteur d’en haut” . . . future chemist. Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2-3, Choir 2,3,4, Glee Club 3. 13 Oerry GERARD R. CHARTIER RICHARD T. CONNOLLY Dick” 525 Bay Road, Hamilton, Mass. CKief s right hand man . . . sees the world through rose-colored glasses . . . claims Hamilton to be the metropolis of the eastern seaboard . . . sole Irish representative . . . very cooperative . . . takes his sports seriously . . . receives mail from Lynn . . , hard worker . , , freckled-face , . . mustard an d ketch up fan . . . d ropped Latin in a hurry. Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2, Dramatics 4, Baseball 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Glee Club 4, Choir 3-4, Basket¬ ball Admissions committee 4. 40 Main Ave., Danielson, Conn. ' Where’s my peanut butter? ” . . . second Rip Van Winkle . . . big drag with Eather Marcellin . . . staunch Connecticut Yankee . . . pride of the Senior A class team ... a Ford man . . . tall tale teller . . . goes big for chop suey . . . rugged fullback . . . crippled during the week and fit on Saturday ... a real Dagwood with blond hair . . . known as ’Sharkey ” to Fr. John . . . oldest of eleven. Varsity Football 2-3-4, Basketball J. V. 2, Class Basketball 1-3-4, Baseball 1-2, Volleyball 1-2-3-4. ALAN E. DANIELS “Hi” 268 Mechanic SouthLridge, Mass. Tight with a buck . . . always getting razzed . . . business minded all the way . . . loves steak but can’t afford it . . . always belly-aching . . . fine speaker . . . Chisox fan . . . laundry case postman . . . can’t get rid of dad’s 38 Ford . . . Napoleon has nothing on him . . . Lefty’s better half . . . Eli, music, and dancing make quite a trio . . . Trabert’s future successor. Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Basketball 2-4, Tennis 3-4, Class Basket¬ ball 3, Prom Committee 4. Secretary of the Glee Club, Secretary of the Debati ng Club, Captain of the Tennis Team, Class quartet 3. « r ' r ROGER E. D’AMOURS “Rog” 496 Coolidge Ave., Manchester, N. H. Doesn’t say much but accomplishes plenty . . . always giving out cigarettes . . . claims the White Mountains offer more than the Alps . . . an interesting conversationalist ... a thorough knowledge of Greek . . , very friendly . . . short, dark, and all there . . . writes a good French comp . . . galloping ghost of the track team . . . doesn’t like Turgeon’s criticisms. Track 3, 4. 14 BERNARD C. DESROSIERS “Desi” 65 Elmwood St., Fisherville, Mass. Seen but not heard ... at the card table every morning . . . likes to wear green sweaters . . . taps his butts no more than three times, and always on his elephant-sized cigarette case . . . Loiselle’s ever following shadow . . . a vicious slam . . . rosy cheeks ... a staunch pessimist ... he should do well later on. Ping Pong. Cards. ROBERT O. DESLONGCHAMPS Dizzy” 205 Park St.. Holyoke. Mass. Quite sarcastic . . . never paid Eli a compliment . . . formerly a midget, now tall, dark and handsome . . . D’sl’ gch’ps of basketball fame . . . big drag with Joe D. . . . loves the Assumption campus (always campused) . . . case of the missing ring ... he found it . . . community portable . . . hairy as an ape . . . deux petits points’ . . . writes on an angle . . . polkas remind him of home. Waiter 2-3-4, Basketball 3-4, Tennis 2-3-4, Track 3, Class Basketball 1, Baseball 1, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Basketball J. V. 2, Baseball J. V. 2. FREDERIC L. DUPRE Fritz” 8 Germain St., Worcester, Mass. Monday morning recapitulations . . . nice personality . . . just couldn’t get the car . . . woman troubles (Clinton) . . . has fans at St. Peter’s , . , from blimp to giant . . . talks plenty of the convent in Maine . . . his family seems as interesting as he is . . . fils a papa, et chou chou a maman ” . . . the class Jerry Lewis . . . truly a great buddy . . . loves Holy Name dances. Dramatics 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2, Volleyball 1 -2-3-4, Prom Committee 4, Glee Club 3-4, Choir 1-2, Operetta 4. EUGENE G. DURSIN Gene” 160 Woonsocket Hill, W oonsocket. R. I. A robust outdoorsman ... a loud booming voice . . . Luke’s arguing foe . . . good nature . . . thinks he’s handsome . . . adventure story after every week-end . . . should have seen them ducks ” ... a weight-lifter . . . Texas cowboy . . . corresponds with many of the fairer sex ... a fierce tackier . . . blew a mint in New York . . . will one day inherit a woolen mill. Varsity Football 3-4, Track 3-4, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Co-captain of track team. 15 GEORGE J. GEMME “Gem” 28 Ridge St., Worcester 4, Mass. Class artist . . . always smiling . . . mad Physicist . . . Gemme’s theories . . . a little more . . . well mannered, neat dresser , . . Luckies fan . , . a quiet and bashful city boy . . . screwy ping-pong serve , , . a huge drag with Bro. Vianney , . . crazy giggle . . , drives a Renault . . , Fritz’ week-end companion . . , prefers blondes ... a late addition to the math department. Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2-3, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Varsity Football 1, Prom Committee 4, Tournament Committee 2-3-4, French Club 2-3, Party Committee 4, Basketball ticket committee 4. NORMAN C. GAUDRAULT “Lefty 35 Salem St., Salem, Mass. A coast man . . . colorful sports writer . . . 4-D glasses . . . sleeps under blankets, pillow and all . . . like water, he runs hot and cold . . . likes chow mein . . , wind him up before a joke ... a long list of I. O. U’s . . . one of the sharps . . . monthly shave and then some ... an educated thumb . . . bats with a 32 ... sole conqueror of mighy Saint John’s . . . wake up, you sleepy head. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Basketball 2, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 3-4, Volleyball 2-3-4, Football manager 4, Glee Club 4, Basketball scorekeeper 4, Class quartet 2-3, Baseball Co-captain 4. HECTOR GOMEZ H. “Heck” Tecoyotitla No. 40, Mexico City Very industrious . . . Father Aime s right-hand man . . . night hawk . . . educated us on Mexico . . . neat dresser . . . picked up English and French in a hurry . . . first Mexican Assumptionist in the making . , . goes big for bull fights . , . gets along with everyone . . , super volleyball player . . . fine sense of humor , . . the disputed head of his table. Honor Roll 3, Ecole Apostolique 2-3-4, Assistant Librarian 2-3-4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Volleyball 2-3-4, French Club 4. RAYMOND E. GRANDCHAMPS “Ray” 258 Pine St., Holyoke, Mass. A perennial butch . . . very popular . . . takes everything with a smile except class games . . . head cheerleader . . . where Red is, so is Ray . . . likes the Charleston , . . goes head over heels for Benny Goodman . . . black and blue after every football game . . . part time employee at Queenie’s . . . “Maybe you want a Wilkie button? ” . . . the flat. Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Cheer Leader 3-4, Varsity Football 2-3-4, Baseball 1-2, Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 4, Class quartet 3-4, J. V. Football 1, J. V. Basket¬ ball 1. RAYMOND F. HALING “Ray” 314 Hamilton St., Southbridge, Mass. Terrific personality . . . Notre Dame enthusiast . . . always willing to lend a helping hand ... a lady’s man . . . typical Southbri dge jokes . . . likes hot dogs and raisins . . . Patti Page fan . . . record collector . . . doesn’t smile when he chips that tooth . . . excels in sports . . . very influen¬ tial wi th th e deans . . . patented pitchout play . . . likes flannels. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Class Officer 2-3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memin i 3-4, Baseball 1-2, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volley¬ ball 2-3-4, Prom Committee 4, Debating Club 4, Glee Club 4. JAMES C. KING “Ji Rabbit Trail, So. Conventry, Conn. Appears quiet, but truly mischievous . . . royalty in his blood (in his name for that matter) . . . lives in a burrow on Rabbit Trail . . . likes hunting . . . peculiar accent . . . Latin vocabulary whiz . . . learned to dance fast . . . has that innocent look . . . the spark of Senior B . . . has his troubles in French ... as Connecticut goes, so goes the nation. Tennis 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3, Dramatics 4. ROBERT LAPLUME “Boh” 287 Gaulin Ave., Woonsocket, R. I. Very mild-mannered ... a cute smile . . . sinewy . . . proud of the Blackstone . . . “leger comme une plume ” . . . has a “Canuck’ accent . . . speaks French in his sleep . . . doesn’t know what a razor looks like . . . very intelligent ... a certain Dutch prof s delight . . . ping-pong champ with a trophy to prove it ... a surprise track enthusiast . . . will continue at Worcester Tech. Honor Roll 1-2-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 1-2-3, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4. RICHARD J. LARIVIERE “Rocky 70 Oliver St., Soutlibridge, Mass. The rock of Soutlibridge . . . the next heavy-weight champ . . . good- natured ... an underestimated student . . . class millionaire . . . drives a Caddy in his spare time . . . crusader sweater . . . staunch Republican . . . gets along well with a certain History prof . . . for Cleveland in victory or defeat ... a Reformist . . . aspires to the presidency. Class Basketball 1, Baseball 1. 17 BERTRAND J. LEMIEUX ‘Bert f f ROBERT L. LEVESQUE “Luke” 570 Main, Madawaska, Maine He’ s right, the world’s wrong . . . does much travelling (New York, Miami) , . . naturally likes the spuds . . . holds sausage record . . . Sporting News subscriber . . . our sports almanac . . . frequently went A. W. O. L. . . . Tit loup ... an unsurpassed jump shot . . . Rocky’s manager . . . Boy, did I fake you out! hee, hee . . . will uphold the Constitution. Dramatics 3-4, Varsity Football 4, Baseball 2-3-4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 1, Hockey 4. 15 Mill St., North Adams, Mass. Black hair and dark complexion . . . grins from ear to ear ... a half- miler during the track season . . . smokes Holiday tobacco during the off¬ season . . . pattes de mouche ” . . . piercing look ... a motorcycle fiend . . . a brilliant student . . . another sharp ... a Math whiz . . . will study engineering . . . everybody s friend in need. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 4, Waiter 3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2, Volleyball 3-4, Glee Club 4, Class quartet 4. PAUL A. LIETAR “Paul” 116 Glenn Road, Woonsocket, R. I. Baby of the class (a mere 15) ... on ly all -around southpaw . . . self- conscious . . . plays a good game of cribbage . . . has huge feet . . . his favorite movies: cowboys and Indians . . . persistent track man . . . drag with Father Gilbert . . . instigator of many mischievous doings . . . put an end to our doubts in our Sophomore year . . . spends vacations in New York with the chief. Dramatics 3-4, Track 3-4, Class Bas ketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Debating Club 4. RICHARD H. LOISELLE “Weasel” 315 Grafton St., W ' orcester, Mass. The silent type . . . extern’s ping-pong champ . . . missed Marois . . . witty at times . . . frequently blushes in class . . . card shark . . . gives butts to Desrosiers . . . keeps the coke machine going . . . studies hard, but not for long . . . always denies that he knows his recitations . . . hits his evening buses just right. Table Tennis. 18 ALBERT G. NAULT “Al” 48 Hamilton St., Worcester, Mass. A cute wave . . . Sugar’s counter-man . . . breakfast toast-master . . . excels in tbe sciences . . . tornado profit a Nash Rambler . , , bad a big drag with “Genius” . . . bot-rod enthusiast . . . “You tbink tbat’s some¬ thing! ... takes a cute picture in dorm . . . looked real gone in bis coon skin wrapper . . . another M. D. Honor Roll, 1-2-3, Waiter 3-4, Dramatics 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Baseball 1-2, Volleyball 1-2, Prom Committee 4, French Club 2, Store 2-3-4, Party Committee 4. RICHARD L. LORANGER “Unde Dick 228 Phillips Ave., New Bedford, Mass. Anollier coast man . . . blushes readily . . . Joey’s inseparable . . . Fagin’s ski slope . . . peculiar lab experiments in study . . . has many nephews . . . antagonizes everybody at table . . .awakens everyone in chapel with tbe clappers . . . favorite program: 1 love Lucy ” . . . joker of tbe class . . . everybody bits me on tbe bead. Varsity Football 2-3-4. Basketball 2-3-4, Track 3, Cl ass Baseball 1, Volleyball 1 -2-3-4, Co-captain, Foo tball team. Co-captain basketball team, J. V. Basketball 1, J. V. Football 1, Choir 2. ii i. nnie RONALD H. NOEL “Ro 91 Glass St.. Suncook, New Hampshire Founder of Noelism . . . Harry’s pet peeve . . . member of tbe Noel, D’Amours, Surette trio ... a talented hi {?h -jumper . . . the question man . . . gone with the gals . . . curly hair . . . can go months without a haircut . . . “I’m gonna have a ball” . . . had special meals during his Junior year . . . a fancy stepper . . . took an occasional trip to Queenie’s. Dramatics 3, J. V. Football, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Base¬ ball 1-2-3. Volleyball 1-2-3-4. French Club 1-2-3-4. GERARD A. NOEL Digger 105 W ood Ave., Woonsocket, R. 1. Forced out on the l ast lap . . . that deep bass voice . . . has a knack of getting along with everybody, including the faculty . . . seems to hop while walking . . . “des yeux de poisson mort ” . . . has his own pocket book library . . . face de lune . . . bicycle enthusiast . . . victim of everyone’s razzing . . . a big eater ... as good-natured as they come . . . possessor of an indomitable spirit. Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Dramatics 3-4, Class Basketball 3 -4, French Club 3-4, Choir 3-4, Glee Club 3-4. ‘.Air JOHN E. SAULNIER Big John” 10 Chandler St., Belmont. Mass. Rather quiet, but yet? . . . five o clock shadow . . . les yeux ne sont pas vis a vis . . . Van’s strolling mate . . . made his debut with Pop with a bang . . . joined our ranks as a Sophomore . . . good dresser . . . wouldn t miss a week-end for the world . . . spends August at his Newfoundland plantation . . . strong in Math . . . thinking of Northeastern. Honor Roll 2-3, Cl ass Officer 3, Class Bas ketball 2-3-4, Wlleyball 2-3, Tennis Manager 4, Prom Committee 4. NORMAN R. SAUVE ”Red” 219 Pine St., Holyoke, Mass. Hard worker . . . conscientious student . . . loves poetry . . . Bro. Vianney’s jack of all trades . . . catches up on his reading before lights out . . . takes his time but sees everything through ... a wonderful buddy to all . . . who knitted the pom pom? . . . real carrot top . . . roots for the Bronx Bombers . . . nice handwriting . . . head waiter. Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Class Officer 1, Waiter 3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 3-4, Varsity Football 2-3-4, J. V. Basketball 1, Baseball 2-3-4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 1, Glee Club 4, Football Co¬ captain 4. WILLIAM V. SURETTE “Willie” 208 Highland Avc., Salem, Mass. Rad io dial manipulator . . . forever wearing moccasins or white suedes . . . plays the maracas . . . takes pride in the Witch City . . . loves Greek . . . Mr. Piquette’s antagonizer . . . personality plus . . . fascinates his French prof . . . can really cut a rug ... an entertaining public speaker (what speeches!) . . . will make quite a business man . . . free-hand typewriter. Waiter 2, Dramatics 3, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2. RONAI.D A. TRUDEAU Ronnie” 260 Cross St., Gardner, Nlass. oire of llio clns.s . . . makes willi llie girls . . . nice smile . . . noted for liis female roles . . . comes from a musical family . . . succeeds very well in Trig . . . amateur pliotograplier . . . the lliird sliarp . . . oftentimes goes on ’ eek- ends with Turgeon . . , glee dull and clioir leader . . . continu¬ ously plagued hy liis knee . . . nice personality . . . easily liomesick. Cercle Saint-Jean, Dramatics 4 , Heritage 4 , Memini 4 , Tennis 5 - 4 , Class Baske tliall 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 , Class Baseliall 1-2, Ckoir 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 , Glee Club 3 - 4 , Class Quartet 3 - 4 , French Club 2 - 3 , Christmas Committee 4 . RONALD P. TURGEON Ronny” 35 Second St., Dover, New Hampshire Book worm . . . likes to argue . . . l air innocent ’ . . . went out with Fritzie’s sister until she outgrew him . . . large supply of victuals in dorm . . . swoons over Lanza . . . says the White Cliffs of Dover are in N. H. . . . prom problems . . . Father Aime s lefthand man. Honor Roll 3 - 4 , Ecole Apostolique 2 - 3 - 4 , Librarian 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 , Heritage 4 , Memini 4 , Class Basketball 1 - 4 , Baseball 1 , Volleyball 2 - 3 , Glee Chib 3 - 4 , Choir 3 - 4 , Tournament Committee 3 - 4 , French Club 3 - 4 . CI-AUDE P. VANVOOREN Louisqucsser Pike, North Sniilhfield, R. 1. ‘Van” Lanky as a string bean ... oh those cute dimples! . . . bavard a la anvooren el Co” . . . trades at the war surplus . . . pockets always empty . . . likes sports shirts . . . check those Wellingtons . . . chums around with a rough crowd, so he says . . . works hard in Latin . . . plays a good game of hockey . . . witty and sarcastic ... a grinder on every day off . . . always in a fine mood. Librarian 1 - 2 . W ' aiter 2 - 3 - 4 , Baseball 4 , Class Basketball 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 , Class Baseball 1 - 2 - 3 , Ad mission Committee 3 - 4 . 21 R.Brunelle cheerfully receives his diploma from Fr. Armand. COMMENCEMENT T,.speaV -’ ,ve s, o ' cet ettvo ,t Ves EXERCISES The farewell speech was made by Archambault, Valedictorian. Paul OUR CAMPUS WFiat was once a beautiful campus bas been for tbe past few months exactly ... a mess: the tornado was merciless. Memories are tbe only things capable of bringing bach tbe pleasant thoughts of a bright green lawn and the splendor of stately trees. The disappearance of this garden of beauty only served to stimulate in the students the desire to give a new birth to the once attrac¬ tive grounds. We shall never forget the sites where we passed some of our happiest moments while playing or studying, and where we cheer¬ fully restored the campus to its former beauty because we loved Assumption. Derriere la maison, rien ne nous empeclie die voir I Iiorizon. Quelques arbres dissemines (qui ne suggerent d ailleurs que la mort) resterent debout apres que le tourbillon eut trace sa voie mortelle. La colline reste nue. Depouilles sont nos terrains de jeux. Quand , semblent-ils dire, ' serons nous proteges par les ombres rafraicbissantes de nos arbres? ’ Entrons maintenant par la porte centrale. Qu’y a t-il ici? Une autre statue de la Ste. Vierge? En effetl Parmi les madriers. les plancKes, le platre et l acier, elle nous apparait, elle qui etait demeuree pendant la tornade sur son piedestal troue par une grosse pierre. La encore, elle esi bien le symbole de cette oeuvre qui veut se main- tenir et grandir. L impression la plus frappante que laisse, a pre¬ miere vue, notre nouveau college , c est la disparition de sa fameuse tour. Ce n est plus le meme gratteciel qui s ecroula de toute sa bauteur le 9 juin. A sa place se dresse une construction moins elevee, a 1 apparence plus trapue, plus resistante aux futures tornades. La nouvelle tour caracterise, en effet, toute la nouvelle Assomption qui envisage l avenir plus confiante que jamais. Si I on gravit I’avenue denudee, il est facile de voir, a gaucbe, un petit terre-plein paisible que surveille la sereine figure de la Ste. Vierge. Malgre les ravages de la tornade, on rapporte, cbose etonnante, que notre grotte demeura presqu’intacte. On raconte meme qu apres la catastrophe notre Mere, de son abri dans le rocber, semblait, sur cette vision de ruines. sourire de ce sourire engageant de confiance pour l avenir. 24 Voici qiialre enciroits ou nous avons passe ensemble une majeure |)arlie de noire temps. En effet, une beure ici, une demi-beure la pendant quatre annees contri- buerent a paracbever nofre education. Regardez cette belle cKapelle. C est ici que nous avons prie cbaque jour: La messe, la benediction du Saint-Sacrement et meme encore la petite visite per- sonnelle; que ce fut I une ou 1 autre, c est la dans notre cbapelle que se passerent les scenes les plus intimes. Ensuite, I’etude. S’il y a un endroit dont nous nous sommes servi durant notre sejour a 1 Assomption, ce fut bien celui-ci. Que de livres fatigues, que de papier noirci, parfois en peinant, pour trouver la solution a I’un de nos devoirs. Combien souvent nous arriva-t-il de passer des beures enlieres a la bibliotbeque. Dans une atmos[)bere bien tranquille, nous pouvions faire soit une recbercbe utile, soit une lecture plaisante, ou encore nous renseig- ner sur les problemes du jour. Enfin, dans la cbapelle des peres, combien de fois avons-nous vu des servants de messe a moilic endormis a cette beure si matinale? C est ici que les religieux prient et meditent. Avec ses dix-sept autels. celle cba¬ pelle affrit a nos ames une sorte d’attrait mysterieux. Nous n’oublierons pas facilement ces lieux de la maison qui tinrent une place si importante dans noire vie d’etudiant. 25 Vous etes mieux, n’est-ce pas? ” Bro. Armand V’ ve -v e The laboratory was the sight of count¬ less experiences. Various experiments and demonstrations revealed to us the mysteries of the vast domain of science. An explosion, the smell of H2S, and the freezing of boiling water will forever remain fresh in our memories. Refectory was at all times a welcome sight to some, while to others it was all but a home. Shall we ever forget our adventures at meal time, our slow waiters and particu¬ larly our favorite dish: beans? Here the energy necessary to get to the end of the day’s schedule was replenished. The infirmary has always been the be¬ loved sanctuary of all students who found regular class attendance tedious. The at¬ mosphere of this cherished haven had more appeal for us than that of a routine class. Alas! we shall miss this refuge where often our supposed ailments were cared for, under the loving eye of our seemingly gruff Brother Armand. Meals in a noisy refectory. After the mad rush for the store at 3:50 many a hull-session took place near the coke machine. Every topic from politics to studies was discussed. It was great fun, providing we had a couple of shovels handy. The only thing that ever broke up these conversations was an empty coke machine. Jam session at 3:30. The rec-hall has been the scene of many activities. In fact, it could be called a regular social center. It is nothing extraordinary to see the creep, a game of cards and ping-pong going on simultaneously. It was the only place where a class could reunite to have one load of fun. Showing off your muscles, Gene? 27 Jubile de Notre College Ce n est pas sans raison que les Peres Assomp- tionistes furent plonges dans un deuil stupefiant lorsque la tornade du 9 juin reduisit en decombres leur college. Quelques veterans, parmi les plus anciens surtout, avaient vu eux-memes monter en cinq etapes longues et penibles, I’enorme edifice auquel ils avaient consacre leur sueur et meme leur sang. Ce fut en 1908 que I on construisit la premiere aile du college. Meme dans son etendue assez La maison, juste avant la tornade. Le feu de 1923 brula un dortoir et un grenier. L on construisuit la 5e aile en 1927. modeste, la batisse predisait deja la grandeur et la gloire qui suivraient. Le venere P. Omer Rocbain y ajouta, en 1911 ce qui constitue aujourd’Kui la partie centrale. On avail deja I impression d un college qui se main- tiendrait et dont la tour dominerait pendant long- temps les collines de Greendale.” L acroissement numerique des eleves rendit necessaire la juxtaposition d une aile gaucbe en 1921. Or I Assomption grandissait toujours en sa- gesse et en science”. La generosite de nos bienfaiteurs facilita la contruction du batiment du College et du gymnase (1926-27). Enfin en 1947, I’oeuvre eut son couronnement dans la Cbapelle du Cbrist-Roi, et le grand dortoir. La parfie centrale fut acbevee en 1911. 28 SPORTS There remains a no less important aspect of our education which is that of sports. Not even the tornado could put a halt to them. The fields had scarcely heen cleared of the dehris hut the hand played on. Whether it was the 3:30 razzle-dazzle foot- hall game or the hard fought varsity haskethall game or tennis match, always there was that will to win. At times, tempers flared hut after the game, everything settled down to normal. Thus, it is with pleasant memories that we now review our feats on the field of competition. Da O O ti 1 WIN 4 LOSSES Three important figures in this year’s football pic¬ ture were coach Eddie Boule and co-captains Red Sauve and Dick Loranger. Together they gave color and spirit to the team. In Mr. Boule, Assumption has had one of the best coaches around. His knowledge of the game is far-reaching, everyone will agree. His strategy, oftentimes deceiving to the opponents, is a proof of this. A coach, however, can merely show what is to be done; he cannot go out and do it. The two who could carry out Eddie’s orders were the leaders of the team. Red Sauve and Dick Loranger. An able quarterback. Red’s accurate passing and smart play calling kept the opposing defense on their toes. He would call for a pass, a hand off to his half-backs or boot-leg his way off-tackle with success and then shuffle his plays again constantly catching some defense man off guard. At right end there was the hard-tackling Dick Loranger. Not many end-sweeps went far when Dick was out there. Either he would knock out the inter¬ ference or get the ball carrier, and, in both cases, the substantial gains were few. On offense, it seemed that Dick always had that hole opened up for our backfield men. Thus, to these three cogs go a loud cheer for their important parts on our football team: that of coaching and that of leading. Front row, left to right: Richard Loranger, Pierre Marceau, Richard Dion, Raymond Grandchamp. Pierre Pelletier, Eugene Dursin, Roland Noel. 2nd row: Rev. Donat Durand, Athletic Director, Vincent Keough, James Ryan, George Lincoln, Arthur Fitzgerald, Norman Sauve, Gerard Chartier, Robert Roy, David Brodeur, Richard Randlett, Coach Edward Boule; 3rd row: Robert Levesque, Robert Labrie, Raymond Gallant, Richard Testa, Robert Bourque, Daniel Rainville, Gerard Levesque, Raymond Loranger, Elroy Barber; 4th row: William Harding, Peter Murphy, Raymond Durocher, George Bonnici, Norman Gaudrault, Norbert Levesque. 30 “WI lere s my in lerfe rence T Gerry. As unimpressive as tKe record may seem, tKis season nevertheless provided us with many football thrills. All spectators will agree that whenever the Greyhounds trotted onto the field, a real battle was in store. Time and again the Blue and White drove relentlessly into enemy territory only to fall a bit short of pay dirt. However, on several other occasions, led by signal barker Red Sauve, the A s capitalized on hard drives through the middle. No less spectacular in the backfield were steam roller Gerry Chartier and that shifty scatback Joey Bouchard. However offense is only half of the picture. Often indeed did it happen that co-captain Dick Loranger or Gene Dursin would break through the line to throw the on-coming ball carrier for a loss. And again there were those fierce tackling line-backers Ray Grandchamp and Dick Brunelle. Pete Pelletier and Ray Asselin were mainstays in the forward wall who can’t be considered too lightly. Pete was awarded a berth on the All-City second team. Yes, in many respects, Pierre’s Pups showed how they could play a bruising football game. That never-say-die spirit always prevailed and thus it may be said that, although boasting a rather unimpressive record, the season was nevertheless a successful one for the bright spots are numerous. Upper: Who muffed it. Granny? Lower: Chris jumps for a pass. 31 Front row, left to right: Joey BoucKard, Robert Deslong- champs, Richard Loranger, captain; Jean Brodeur, Richard Roy: 2nd row: Rev. Donat Durand a.a., athletic director; John Miller, manager; David Brodeur, Paul Chabot, Robert Roy, Charles Bibaud, Coach; 3rd row: Emile Trahan, Pierre Marceau, Joseph Bolduc, and Paul Berthiaume. 14 WINS 7 LOSSES TKe talented Greyhound hoopsters enjoyed a suc¬ cessful season this year as they compiled a 14-7 record. In playing one of their most complete schedules, the A s gave their followers an eyeful of dazzling play as they often overcame the handicap of lack of height to outrun the opponent and bring home a victory. Two reasons for this success can be found in cap¬ tains Dick Loranger and Joey Bouchard. They com¬ bined to present a formidable one-two punch. Time and again it happened that Joe would drive-in to counter on that all-important basket while Dick would clear the defensive board very effectively. No less brilliant were the consistent play of Ace Roy and John Brodeur. The marksmanship of the former and the rebounding of the latter were important factors in all our wins. As for Bob Roy, he was the play-making machine. More often than not, the box scores didn’t tell the whole story on this boy for they didn’t include points for fight, poise, and aggressiveness. In Bobby there was that in¬ domitable spirit that certainly had its part in all our games. Behind these five were such reliable reserves as Chico Chabot, Bob Deslongchamps and Emile Trahan. Also capable of holding their own when they were on the floor were Bert Bolduc, Pete Marceau and Dave Brodeur. Individually, they might have been good ball players, but together, they surpassed this, for they made up a fine team, a much better than average team. With Charles Bibaud at the helm Assumption rode high, so much so that in the post-season games they played in the Lawrence C.Y.O. Tournament and, still better, they reached the finals in the Assumption tourney only to bow out in the last second of play, 39-38. Charlie” explaining a new play. OUR ENTERTAINING CHEERLEADERS. Left to right: Raymond Grandchamp, captain; Normand D’Amours, Donat Desrosiers and Pierre Pelletier. 32 Top left: “Dick ” clears the board. Top: “Bobby” driving in for two. Top right: “Dick Loranger gets a tap. Middle left: No fair push¬ ing, “Dicky ! Middle right: Ob, bow sleepy I feel . . . Jobn. Bottom left: Joey drives in for two more. Bottom right: Dick catcbes tbem flatfooted. 33 Left to right, 1st row: E. Thuot, E. Marlowe, Bobby Roy, co-capt. J. Boucbard, batboy R. Fournier, co-capt. N. Gaudrault, P. Pelletier, E. Jette, N. Cbalifour. 2nd rou;; G. Bonnici, J. Granger, G. Leveque, A. FitzGerald, P. Arcbambault, C. Boutbillier, A. Assing, E. Bogar. 3rd row: Manager R. Connolly, Rev. D. J. Durand athletic director, A. Girouard, D. Grenon, R. Bourque, C. Vanvooren, W. Harding, E. Kennedy, Coach C. Bibaud, and A. Harnois. BASEBALL This season, the Prepsters enjoyed their most suc¬ cessful season under coach Charles Bibaud posting an impressive 8-4 record. The combined efforts of fine field¬ ing, timely hitting and good pitching were all factors in the winning of several ball games. The Little Greyhounds started slowly losing their opener to St. Stephen’s in 12 innings. However, they bounced back in their second tilt beating St. Bernard’s 6-1. After losing two games out of the next three, the A s found their winning touch. Out of the final seven games, Pierre’s Pups emerged on top six times. Telesphore was the underdog in many contests but. as winning went by and the pressure kept mounting, time and again showed that he had what it took when the going got rough. In fact, such was his spirit and determination that he turned back leading city con¬ tenders on many occasions. For instance, there were the doubleheaders that Telly swept from the favored teams of Holy Name and St. John’s. Then again, the victory against North was surely a feather in his cap. Yes, Telesphore turned back these heavy favorites, but it seemed as if he hadn’t pulled a single upset for he took everything in stride. He was ’ cocky’ and confident and this attitude spelled success.” 34 Responsible for these victories were individuals who were all great in their own right. Offensively, Joey Bouchard, Pete Pelletier, and Paul Archambault pro¬ duced the bulk of the runs. This was their job and they did it well. In the field Art Fitzgerald, Gerry Levesque, and George Bonnici sparkled. They made the plays that would get the pitchers off the hook. On the mound, Ace Roy and Lefty Gaudrault were the iron men who squelched enemy rallies. In Bob Roy, the A s boasted a first class catcher and a lusty .541 hitter. Finally, coach Bibaud masterminded the boys superbly. His directorship was vital and his strategy paid off. These were the parts that made Assumption a whole, a team, and a feared foe. Joey’s .502 average and Pete’s .295 average were second and third best of the team behind Bob Roy. Ace won 5 games while losing but 1 and Lefty won 5 out of his 5 decisions. Thus, what the Little Greyhounds accomplished, they did as a team. Each player in doing his job helped the team and together achieved brilliant results. Bobby made the All-City Team. Joey rounds third. 35 TENNIS Hampered by unfavorable tennis facilities and due to tbe inexperience of its players tbe Assumption Prep tennis team failed to enjoy a winning season for tbe first time in five years. Tbe record tbis year stands at one victory and three losses. After dropping matches to Fitchburg and Nashua, Assumption bounced bach to beat La Salle of Providence 6-3. Worcester Academy proved too strong, crushing us 8-1. The tennis team was composed almost entirely of newcomers, the holdover from last season being Cap¬ tain AI Daniels. Al’s record this season was 2-2. His record of nine straight victories over the past two sea¬ sons was stopped at the La Salle match, the only one which we won, paradoxically enough. Ronnie Trudeau, number two man, had a 1-2 record for the season. Left to right, 1st row: D. Roy, C. Paquette, R. Trudeau. 2nd row: J. Saulnier, L. Cournoyer, capt. A. Daniels, and R. Deslongchamps. Charlie Paquette posted the best individual record for the season losing only at Worcester Academy, thus assuring himself the number one spot next season. Denis Roy had an impressive 2-1 record losing only at Fitch¬ burg. Moreover he scored the only point for Assumption against Worcester Academy. Sophomore Norm Roberts although he had only a 1-5 record showed much promise for next season. He has the essential quality of a potentially great player, the will to win. Next year, our team will have better facilities and will no doubt resume its winning ways. Above: Capt. AI. Daniels: acting coach, star. Lower, left to right: R. Tru¬ deau, D. Roy, C. Paquette and R. Deslongchamps played heads-up games. Umii ' mii TRACK This years track team was composed of a good number of experienced veterans with as many new¬ comers. Under the iron hand of coach Francis Brassard, the team could he seen sweating it out every day during its too short practice sessions. Despite the hard work, which was always taken in stride, the spirit of the team was always high. The results were three very decisive victories over Marlboro, South and Classical, and Millbury and one defeat at the County Meet in Spencer. The team certainly came out with flying colors and made a good showing at the C.Y.O. meet in Danvers. Though highly out-classed and out-numbered by the best Catholic Schools in the Boston area, such Seniors as Adrien Berthiaume in the mile, Bert Lemieux and Paul Lietar in the half mile, Richard Brunelle in the Upper left: Speedster Dick Randlelt leads in the 100 yd. dasb. Tower left: Our dashmen ready to burn the cinders. Lower right: 1 rack is a versatile sport. Left to right, 1st row: A. Peterson. R. Oagne. R. Bedard, Coach F. Brassard, E. Aubrey, N. Levesque, R. Lacroix, R. Messier: 2nd row: Ronald Randlett, A. Strahan, P. Lietar. Dick Randlett, co-capt. E. Dursin, co-capt. R. Brunelle. C. Amyot, R. Laplume, B. I emieux, and A. Berthiaume. 440, Robert Lapl ume in the high-jump and Charles Amyot and Eugene Dursin in the shot-put could always be depended upon for a major contribution of points. The under-classmen, with Richard and Ronald Rand¬ lett in the lead, show promise of upholding the fine reputation that the team has made this year. Despite size and a limited number of members, our track team has certainly won the respect of the teams it has met and has wanted to meet. Assumption’s winged feet certainly proved that the wings are not fictitious and that even a man on foot can undertake to fly. One of the most important and popular activities, the intra¬ murals provided recreation and enjoyment for everyone. This year, interest reached its peak. The season began November 9, and ended March 31 with the tournament. This long season was high¬ lighted by two new features. Each team played thirty games, which was the most ever played. At the close of the season, awards were presented to the outstanding players. This was due to the generosity of the students. During the regular season Senior A ruled as champions. However, a strong Junior B squad caused them a great deal of trouble. A playoff between Sophomore A and Sophomore B was necessary to decide the Junior League winner. Sophomore B was victorious in a close battle. A talented Freshman C team stayed in contention throughout. The annual tournament was also a success. The championship game was a thrilling overtime contest. Junior B, the regular season runner-ups, defeated Senior A 39-57 after a long uphill struggle. THE INTRAMURALS Senior A RECORD: 25-5 Front row, left to right: Robert Laplume, George Bonnici, Richard Connolly, Norman Gaudrault. Top row: Richard Brunelle, Gerard Chartier and Bertrand Lemieux. Senior B RECORD: 7-23 Front row, left to right: James King, Ronald True! eau, Robert Levesque. Top row: Paul Lietar, Eugene Dursin, Raymond Grand- champ and Paul Archambault. ACTIVITIES Our lives at Assumption were always full. During this, our last year, tlie tornado did not succeed in ripping away our spirit. Be it in tfie W orksfiops, or Intermurals, or different Clubs tbat we bad at our disposal, there was always something for us to do. We cannot justly say that with all the activities, there was such a thing as a waste of time. 39 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: RicKard Brunelle, vice-president; Paul ArcKambauIt, president; and Raymond Haling, secretary-treasurer. THE SENIORS Led by a triumvirate, consisting of Paul Arcbam- bault, Bruce Brunelle and Raymond Hal ing, we re¬ turned to Assumption in tbe Fall of 1934 for tbe last time. From all appearances, it did not seem like a very auspicious beginning. For, gone were tbe sbady trees, tbe stately tower, tbe former impeccable appearance of tbe campus. But, it was not long before we realized tbat tbe tornado bad not succeeded in uprooting tbe courage of our faculty and tbe good-spirit of tbe student body. Yes, tbe foundations of Assumption were still intact! And, to make things even better, tbe same old gang was back once again! Arcb ie ” Arcbambault, our very able president, returned, toting wbat seemed” to be a new bag of jokes. B nice Brunelle came prepared with an unlimi ted supply of super-ambition to belp bim in tbe gruelling task tbat awaited bim behind tbe ever-changing doors of tbe Memini-Heritage office. Whatever Ray Haling bad forgotten did not seem to matter, for be could always get it on tbe following week-end.” By tbe time Willy” Surrette bad limbered up bis dancing legs, our final year was well underway. Up on Rodier Field, Red Sauve and Gerry Cbar- tier were practicing line-plunging for Saturday s game. The days sped by, and before we knew it, winter’s freezing winds were bowling along tbe building. In tbe gym Joey” Bouchard was driving in for another lay-up, while Lefty ” Gaudrault wrote up tbe game with bis inimitable flaming pen. In our smoky rec ball, Bob Laplume won game after game of ping-pong; and George Bonnici performed bis famed solo dances to everyone’s delight. And so, tbe year went by, leaving bebin d a flood of memories. How could we ever forget Ronnie Noel and bis questions, Ronnie Trudeau’s voice, Fritzi Dupre’s tales, and Gene Dursin’s muscles? Certainly we could not leave without expressing our sincere gratitude to our deans and professors. For it was they who taught us so well, who disciplined us when we erred, and who made Assumption such a wonderful home for us during tbe past four years. 40 Junior A CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: Paul Cliabot, treasurer; J. Robert DumoucKel, vice-president; Raymond Durocher, presi¬ dent. The fine Heritage, kept flourishing by our class, will not, next year, be brought to nought when we cede places to the juniors. The praiseworthy character of this class, composed of well spirited boys, capable organ¬ izers and ardent workers will aid them to look forward to a promising success. Worthy reputations have been acquired since they have distinguished themselves in studies, leadership and other campus activities. Such names as John Pierce, Raymond Durocher, John Sullivan. Normand Pauihus, and Charles Paquette frequently appeared on t he honor roll. Of course, many others did exceptionally well in particular subjects. In fact, there existed few who did not strive arduously to raise the intellectual level of the class to its highest point. The unsurpassed ability of Mr. Dumouchel and his assistant Mr. Brassard as financial directors typified the leadership capabilities of the juniors. However these two stood not alone. As president of the Cercle Frangais ’ the school chose Mr. Asselin while earlier Mr. Paquette was chosen editor of the Memini- Heritage. In addition, this class made numerous contribu¬ tions to the school activities. We all remember Bob and D ick Roy with Chiko Chabot in connection with basket¬ ball as well as Peter Pelletier, our football hero. But activities do not stop at sports, for this class was also remarkable for its plays and its participation in Glee Club performances, all staged for the school’s en¬ joyment. All in all, an energetic class ready to undertake next year’s responsibilities and to whom, we, the senior class, wish an abundance of success. Junior B CLASS OFFICERS. Loft to right: John Pierce, president; Robert Roy, vice-presi¬ dent; Denis Roy, treasurer. 41 Sophomore A CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: Emile TraKan, treasurer: Donat Desrosiers, presi¬ dent; Pierre Marceau, vice-president. Our school activities brought us in contact with this group every day. With their wide variety of char¬ acteristics, the class of ’56 found itself participating in all school doings. In fact, nowhere could one go without finding one of them standing out in one way or another. For instance, in the classroom, such students as Paul Normandin, Richard Picard, Richard Testa, Eugene Thuot never failed to distinguish themselves with their intellegent work. Then again, even from a distance, one couldn’t miss Emile Trahan, Pete Mar¬ ceau, and Bert Bolduc. Whether on the basketball court or in some gathering, these three giants never failed to tower a complete head over everyone else. In other activities, one could find that familiar face of Joe Beauchamp behind the cafeteria counter. As Sugar’s right hand man, he never failed to courteously serve the mad rush of hounds every day at 3:30. No wonder that our chapel was always so spic and span with such efficient sacristans as David Bisson, Leo Lesage, Richard Hession and Donald JobinI In Rosy Charland, the Sophomores boast our expert tractor driver. He is the reason why every blade of grass never surpasses 114 inches in height. The school’s fat man is also found in this class in the person of Daniel Blanchard. Surely, some of us still have to distinguish which is Joe and which is John. Yes, it’s those Maschesseault twins that offer such a problem! When speaking of the Sophomore class, one could hardly overlook George Crepeau, Louis Brien, Edgar L’Ecuyer and Ray Gallant. These unassuming students make their way handsomely without being noticed too much. They nonetheless are right in the spirit of things and, in a pinch, they are always willing to lend a help¬ ing hand. Finally, Ronald Randlett is that plucky high jumper who already is an asset to the track team. On the gridiron. Art Fitzgerald has proved to be a main¬ stay on the Little Greyhounds’ squad. It is no wonder why such a gang has become such an integral part of our school life. Whenever there was something doing, we could always look to the Sopho¬ mores and be sure to find someone to participate in many kinds of activities with us. SopKomore B CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: Arthur Fitzgerald, vice-president: Eugene Thuot, treasurer; Richard Testa, president. 42 FROSH A CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: Kenelli Loiselle, treasurer; Jacques Belair, president; Robert Bourffue, vice- president. FROSH B CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: Oerard Toussaint, vice-president; Donat Midland, president; Roger Dubuque, treasurer. THE FRESHMEN Eresbman A is called the scholarship section of the Eresh man class. Six students have scholarships. They are Jacques Belair, Robert Bourque, Paul Dumas, Ber¬ nard Gendron, Gerard Laurence and Gary Perron. These names plus those of several other classmates are regularly on the honor roll. In sports, a quartet from this class represent the school on the diamond as varsity members. Whether in the class room, or on the athletic field, Ereshman A students are playing a prominent role. Ereshman B is justly considered the model class of the Ereshmen. The only means which they use to an¬ tagonize Father Amarin is to beat him at ping pong, whenever possible. Here we also find Fort Kent s proud trio of Roger Martin, Donat Michaud and Gerard Toussaint. The latter two are also class officers. Fresh¬ man B is a high spirited class which knows when to use this spirit. FROSH C CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: John Granger, treasurer; John Con¬ nors, president; William Harding, vice- president. The third division of the youngest groiq:). Freshman C. cannot be omitted from our activities. Their class officers, John Connors, President; John Granger, Vice- President; and Will iam Harding, Treasurer, were all members of the Junior Varsity basketball squad, and all seem likely to prove valuable in the future for the Prep’s varsity. They teamed up well to coach their classmates to third place in the Junior loop of the intra¬ mural basketball league. Then we pass to Freshman D. Th is class can be characterized by one word: Noisy.” The class officers are William Toupy ” Toupin, President; Arnold Perterson, Vice-President; and Laurence Larry” Deschesne, Treasurer. Among the other members of this class, we can never forget Charlie ” Murphy’s high pitched voice and Augustin Espinosa’s playing the maracas ” at our parties. FROSH D CLASS OFFICERS. Left to right: William Toupin, president; Laurence Deschene, treasurer; Arnold Peterson, vice- president. M-H STAFF. Left to right: Ronald Trudeau, George Bonnici, Norman Sauve, Paul Archambault, Richard Brunelle, Bertrand Lemieux, Raymond Flaling and Norman Gaudrault. Memini-Heritage Staff En parcourant cet annuaire notre pensee se reporte a tons les travaux, les soucis, les succes et les insucces que nous valut cette publication. Nous, les membres du ' staff’ , nous ne sommes pas les seuls responsables de ces gouttes de sueur qui sont tombees pendant les beures de travail. Notre staff ” fut le premier a profiter de la Jour¬ nalism Workshop” du Pere Edgar. Ce prefet energique s’efforga de nous enseigner les secrets pratiques pour produire une bonne revue et un excellent annuaire. Le pere Jean chercha toujours quelques moyens d ameliorer nos articles, de les rendre plus clairs et plus interessants. Nous n’avions pas besoins de courir apres lui. Souvent il venait nous visiter dans la salle de I Heritage et nous demandait s’il y avait quelque chose a faire. Le Pere Etienne se montra tout devoue comme de coutume. Combien de fois n’avons nous pas donne des articles au Pere Etienne alors qu’il corrigeait des exa- mens. Bien des fois, pour ne pas dire chaque fois, notre cher Pop les finissait pour le lendemain, parce-que son coeur d or I obligeait a travailler tard dans la nuit. Nous n oublierons pas le Pere Ulric qui, nous aida beaucoup par ses conseils sur la finance. Grace a lui en grande partie, nous avons reussi a publier un annuaire qui ne couta pas trop cher. Nous remercions sincerement ces bons peres qui se sont tellement devoues pour nous. Nos remerciments vont aussi aux imprimeries de L’Etoile et du Comet Press pour leur patience et leurs conseils. Ces deux compagnies de renom ont avec grace rabaisse, a cause de la tornade, le prix et de I’Heritage et du Memini. OUR AOVISORS. Left to right: Father Etienne Aubert, Father Ulric Charpentier, Father John Gaudet. Bruce Brunelle, Bert Lemieux and Ray ” Hal ing check the financial situation. The students on this page know what it is to publish a paper and yearbook. They spent many of their leisure moments, especially Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, writing, re-writing and typing articles. It is their sincere hope that the Memini-Heritage is appealing to its readers. We, the editors, wish to thank all the students who worked on the Heritage and the Memini. The Junior staff was most coopera¬ tive and wrote many good articles for us. Our thanks also go to all our schoolmates who helped us finance the book, and to the directors of the Workshops who obligingly let us sell the Christmas cards, which they had intended to sell for their own profit. CARTOONIST. George Gemme designing the cover of the Memini. O ' Left to right: French editor Archie ” Archambault, English editor Red” Sauve, Feature editor George Bon- nici and Sports editor Lefty” Gaudrault. 45 Societe Nationale D’Honneur Neuf membres Jistingues composent notre elite de 1954. Les conditions assez rigoureuses — erudition, caractere, direction, services rendus qu’impose toujours I’admission de membres, ne brent aucunement flecbir ces neuf personnages qui ont francbi le portail de la renommee. La reception du 19 mai, 1954, a laquelle presida le juge Lampron du New Hampshire, vit admettre six nouveaux membres, qui vinrent se joindre aux trois anciens, elus depuis 1 annee precedente. On pourrait, avec raison, appeler M.M. les anciens membres les trois mousquetaires . En Versibcation, nous y trouverons Richard Brunelle, Raymond Haling, et Paul Arcbamb ault qui remplissent tous la triple fonction d’ecoliers, chefs, et redacteurs. La variete du noviciat n est depassee que par I’eminence de ses membres. S y trouvent d abord M.M. Normand Gaudrault, Pres., et Bertrand Lemieux, Vice-Pres., deux jeunes dont on con- nait si bien les exploits scolaires ainsi qu’atbletiques. La Metbode nous offre M. John Pierce, Sec., que resume le seul mot anglais scholar ; M. Charles Paquette, aimable adolescent, futur redac- teur du Memini-Heritage; M. Raymond Durocber, redacteur et president de classe; enbn M. Normand Paulbus, travailleur intelli¬ gent, infatigable, devoue. Voici la presentation de notre tableau d bonneur. Mais pourrait-on ainsi terminer? Et le directeur? Et les reunions bi- mensuelles que I on prepare si arduement? La charge de directeur retombe sur le P. Marcelbn, homme aux experiences multiples, chef competent, interessant, repu de bonhomie. Y-a-t-il des difbcultes qui se posent quand aux questions politiques ou parlementaires? Le P. Marcelbn saura puiser dans son sac de connaissances une solution immediate, irrev ' ocable. Aux reunions, i 1 faut suivre la procedure. Meme la reine d Angleterre s arreterait bouche bee devant ces formalites. Tout se passe dans un bon esprit, digne des membres, digne du cercle qui peut a bon droit s intituler le cenacle des rafbnes’ . 46 Cercle Saint Jean De gauche a droite; Pere Arthur Cler¬ mont, Charles Ott, John Marchessault, Clifford Perreault, Gary f erron, Ray¬ mond Jobin, Robert Joly, Normand Balthazar, Leo Goudreau, Pau 1 Go- guen, Donald Jobin, Norbert Levesque, John Pierce. CERCLE ST. JEAN ECOLE APOSTOLIQUE On decerna cette annee la direction de ce groupe au P. Arthur Clermont. Conseiller aimable, il se devoua a preparer nos aspirants au clerge seculier en les initiant a la vie du seminaire, et a la routine absorbante du berger qui doit paitre ses brebis ”, Les membres du cercle participent d une fagon ac¬ tive aux reunions hebdomadaires. Tout en restant serieuses, celles-ci se conduisent sur un ton amical et familier. Des films appropries ne cachent pas la rigueur de la vie d un futur serviteur de Dieu. Des conferences assez frequentes donnees par differents pretres seculiers devoilent aux yeux des membres la grandeur de la pretrise. Pendant nos quatre annees, I Ecole Apostolique se trouva sous la direction du Pere Amarin. Sur ses epaules reposait la charge de diriger et de former le caractere de ceux qui veulent devenir Peres Assomp- tionistes. Ces eleves bien que choisis, n’ont pas ete separes des autres. On les a vus dans toutes nos activites. don- nant toujours le bon exemple. On les voit chaque mer- credi et samedi apres-midi travailler a entretenir la maison en bon etat. II est certain que leur influence a ete grande sur les autres eleves. Nos meilleurs voeux a ceux qui vont devenir les collaborateurs directs de ce travail magni- fique que font les Peres Assomptionistes. Ecole Apostolique De gauche a. droite: Normand Girou- ard, David Caron, Claude Grenache, Raymond Gosselin, Denis Roy, Hector Gomez, Leo Lesage, Alfred Menard, Richard Testa, Ronald Malboeuf, Richard Lefran ois, Ronald Randlett, Jean Baptiste Lesage, Ronald Robi- chaud, Richard Perras, Robert Parent. 47 OUR PROM Committee chairman A. Nault and G. Gemme lead the grandmarch. It was a rainy Friday evening on April 23, that saw the Seniors and Juniors step out for their big social event of the year. The Prom was held in the school gym, thanks to the aid and co-operation of our faculty. This being an anniversary year at Assumption, the gym was accordingly transformed into the Anniversary Ballroom, ” and the theme of the 50th anniversary was brought forth in various ways. The keynote of the decorations this year was simplicity. It was prudently judged at the outset of the preparations to strive not to over-decorate, and to steer clear from anything elaborate. With this in mind, our Prom committee chairman, AI Nault, put his ingenuity to good use and came up with some very clever ideas. Our chairman began by deciding to place the orchestra in the center of the gym floor, back-to-back with a beautiful fountain and floral display. It was AI’s idea that through this artifice he could attract everyone’s attention toward the center and thus leave little to be done to decorate the walls and the ceiling. And just as our chairman had foreseen, all who attended the Prom were attracted by this center display. Thus AI’s planning was a huge success. Happy moments on the dance floor. 48 Fiftieth Anniversary Ball The Prom Worksli op taught us smooth steps. One of the essential prerequisites for a successful dance is good music. Our class was surely fortunate on that score this year. Russ Cole’s orchestra provided wonderful music for dancing and was one of the main reasons for the Prom s success. The Seniors had been taking weekly dancing lessons previous to the “big night.” Of course, only the more pro¬ ficient ones danced the intricate and difficult steps; but it must be said that everyone used his lessons to good advantage. A good indication of this was the fact that from 8 to 12, most of the boys only took sparing timeouts to sit at their tables and chat while giving their feet a rest. A description of the Prom would certainly be incomplete without a word about our gracious chaperons: Mr. and Mrs. Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Desjardins, and Mr. and Mrs. Nault. They were all very friendly and charming perfect chaper¬ ons: and all the boys were grateful to them for having come. After the dancing was over, everyone went to the nearby Hickory House, where a dinner was served. Here, everybody was in jovial spirits; and it was with cheerful goodbyes that a very pleasant evening was brought to a close. 49 FIELD DAY One of tlie most enjoyable days, wbicb we always looked forward to, was tbe annual Field Day. Occurring in early May after the Superior’s Feast Day, this occa¬ sion was always outstanding, for there was a great deal of true sportsmanship and fair competition. These traits were characteristic of all that took place. Whether the day was wet and dreary, or the sun was brightly shin¬ ing, there was much fun and activity for everyone. There was not only individual glory to be had, but also the satisfaction of feeling that you helped your class. Each class was eager to amass the most points for the day. Many of us will cherish the ribbons or prizes we received. Ffowever, even if we did not win anything, the Field Day remains a fond memory. 50 ' O Wflfjk I X Mti 6 i r B POPULARITY RACE All-Assumption Brunelle Archamhault Haling Most Likely to Succeed Archamhault Brunelle Haling Did Most for Class Brunelle Archamhault Haling Most Studious Sauve Archamhault Haling Most Popular Loranger Bonnici Bouchard Most Typical Loranger Bonnici Surrette Handsomest Deslongschamps Nault Surrette Most Athletic Bouchard Loranger Sauve Best Orator Archamhault Haling Bonnici Most Versatile Brunelle Archamhault Gaudrault Friendliest Haling Bonnici Gaudrault Best Humored Bonnici Loranger Surette Most Artistic Gemme Chartier Nault Best Mannered Haling Sauve Archamhault Most Modest Sauve Archamhault Brunelle Most Argumentative Levesque Dursin Noel Most Musical Trudeau Surette Noel Most Romantic Noel Trudeau Surette Noisiest Surette Loranger Dursin Most Business-like Daniels Brunelle Lemieux Women Hater Desrosiers Loiselle Lariviere Class Giant Dupre Dursin Loranger Class Midget Charland Gemme Loiselle Biggest Eater Dursin Bonnici Loranger Best Entertainer Bonnici Trudeau Surette Sports Fan Levesque Bonnici Lariviere Quietest Desrosiers Sauve Loiselle Most Temperamental Bouchard Loranger Levesque Faculty Drag Connolly Loranger Levesque Most Generous Lariviere Bonnici Brunelle Most Orderly Sauve Archamhault Haling Post’s Reader Turgeon Chartier Lariviere Wittiest Archamhault Haling Grandchamp Most Bashful Desrosiers Lietar Gemme Best Dressed Haling Nault Lariviere Best Singer Trudeau Surette Grandchamp Brightest Student Archamhault Berthiaume Gaudrault Nicest Hair Surette Noel Trudeau Best Spanish Athlete Dupre Chartier Dursin Most Rugged Bouchard Dursin Chartier Busiest Brunelle Gomez Sauve Most Imaginative Favorite Major League Lietar Amyot Gemme Team Red Sox Yankees Braves Biggest Miser Daniels Lariviere Desrosiers Biggest Butt-fiend Charland Chartier D’Amours Nicest Smile Haling Brunelle Grandchamp The Most . . . Surette Bonnici Amyot Best Mathematicians Berthiaume Gaudrault Lemieux Favorite Subject Mathematics French English Favorite Professor Fr. Etienne Mr. Marion Fr. Gilbert Favorite Sport Basketball Baseball Football Theme Song Thanks for the Memories Turn back the hands of time ’Til then 52 CLASS WILL We, the class of 1954, a fter lengthy consideration and bearing in mind all consequences thereof, do leave to the following fortunate heirs (?) our belongings, our fortune, in ibis our last will and testament. TO THE STUDENT BODY: we leave our big drag with Father Donat. TO THE JUNIORS: we leave our smoke-filled rec- hall. TO THE SOPHOMORES: we leave our recently acquired dancing proficiency. TO THE FRESHMEN : we leave a reservation where they can settle down. TO FATHER ARMAND: we give heart-felt thanks for everything. TO BROTHER ARMAND : we leave some cbrome polish for bis dome. TO FATHER AMARIN: un carnet sans fin et une plume inepuisable. TO FATHER EDGAR: we leave millions for his workshops. TO FATHER ETIENNE: a life-sized statue of Bill Shakespeare. TO EATHER ULRIC : some new blocks to demonstrate the various Solid Geometry figures and a silo for his corny jokes. TO FATHER ALEXIS: an Assumption atomic-powered space ship. TO FATHER ANSELM: 5 million dollars and no sense. ROCKY LARIVIERE leaves his boxing gloves to next year s champ. RAY HALING leaves a bushel of apples to some lucky Freshman. BRUCE BRUNELLE turns over the headaches of the M-H to Chuck Paquette. TO DUROCHER, ARCHIE leaves the president’s chores. GEMME gives to Ronald Bouvier his Physics’ theories and principles. LIETAR donates his size 14 to Stretch Morin. BONY leaves to all future managers some unemployment insurance. He also plans to leave . . . late. VAN gladly bestows his boots to Chiko Chabot. WILLIE SURETTE bequeaths a gold copy of the Preamble to Humphrey. LEFTY GAUDRAULT leaves his ailing pitching wing to Ace Roy. It is presently undergoing surgery in the Assumption operating room. TRUDEAU abandons to any daring Junior the leadership of the choir. DS ' LG ' CHPS donates a truck-load of stationery to Ace Roy. RONNY TURGEON passes down his worn out library card to Bob Chicoine. GERRY CHARTIER leaves the accumulation of his four year drag with Father Marcellin to Bouvier. CHUCK AMYOT gives our empty bathtub and daily calisthenics to anyone with a sore back! DICK CONNOLLY leaves his tinted glasses to Fr. Harry. DANIELS leaves his money to nobody. RONNIE NOEL leaves courage to all his followers. DIGGER left... us! DICK LORANGER leaves his nose as an extension to Beak s. FRITZ passes on his shovel to Gerry Levesque. JOHN SAULNIER bestows a 14k. gold week-end ticket to Spuds Bourgoin. GENE DURSIN lends his apparent handsomeness to . . . well he d rather keep it. THE MEMINI-HERITAGE leaves 300 boxes of Christmas cards to the next year s staff. GRANNY turns over to Pete Pelletier a new set of lungs and a crowded grandstand. AT ASSUMPTION PREP we leave four of the happiest years of our lives. 53 LEST WE FORGET Sugar in the staff s dorm with all liis seeming ferocity . . . those snow fights with Father Amarin ... a grinder every Wednesday at Queenie s . . . the razzle-dazzle football games at 3:30 . . . Mr. Marion’s witty remarks . . . Bony making a knot in his tie as he walked in chapel . . . Togo s big vocabulary . . . Luke s pegged ski pants . . . Digger s lab explosion . . . the time Luke threw the bottle of ink out of the window during Chari ie’s class . . . the trophy given to a certain professor for a tendency to . . . our Freshman year study hall monitor that good Father Leo . . . the time Father Marcellin read himself to sleep . . . singing Pater Noster in chapel . . . ’raid air ’ll . . . the spy story . . . Father Edgar s diction class . . . Brother Robert s night patrols and fly chasing in chapel . . . Got a dime for two nickels (milk machine) . . . George s correspondence with Phyllis . . . Joey sounding off in study . . . Fr. Gilbert s iuke box . . . peut etre . . Gerry s peanut butter . . . going to the various sports events in the old school bus . . . hurrying up for the first ping pong game . . . all the fun with uncle Icky . . . Chief s speech at the National Honor Society . . . the unmentionable found on Father Gilbert’s desk . . . Bert s after shave lotion . . . the screws under Father Armand s door . . . Mr. Hudon s experiences . . . Noel and D Amours cutting a rug . . . Anton playing ri ght field . . . Provost s tie juggling . . . Gerry s letter from the lawyer . . . Shylock Daniels . . . our Latin prof s trip to California . . . Rosy s wild grass-cutting . . . Pick and Bony s commercials . . . the time Joey almost slept in Saul- nier s bed . . . ’’Our Big Bass Viol . . . A1 Nault giving us hot-rod tips . . . the time Doyle fell into the pool . . . les petits chiens de la classe ” . . . je vous donne deux minutes . . . class saying: Not much money but a h. . luva lot of fun . . . Lefty chewing coca-cola cups . . . the guys who left those numerous bull-sessions ... Fr. Amarin s water pistol.. . Perry s us basketball uniform . . . our conversations at table . . . Pooch s punching-in in chapel . . . Bruce’s constant pleas for money . . . Dorsey and Sullivan reffing the game . . . the parties at Christmas and Halloween . . . Gomez description of the red tape he went through to get a passport . . . our first glimpse of Assumption after the tornado . . . Herman’s crazy antics . . . Dupre’s family life . . . Math class in the music room, the Heritage room and where-not . . . the hard struggles getting out of bed in the morning . . the Lawrence Central gym . . . those free studies spent writing letters. . . The nicknames to our profs: Pop ”, Ma , Tippy , ' Test Tube 1 ” “r • T ” ” “FA TT f “ “U T “ “ T • T “ Ljauch , Kicky , L ow eyes , iJoodleronse . Mudy , L hink Baldy , Harry , “Freddy ”, Chief ’, Swede ”, Bobby ”, Ditchy “FA ¥ ’’ ‘ 0 FT ’’ UJ. , owamp-rox . Our two tone brick structure ... no more trees all of a sudden . . . the workers pounding, banging during class . . . our new Rusco windows . . . the Yankees constantly winning the pennant . . . John Brodeur’s twins . . . the cow bell ... all the NAABO men . . . D Amours French comps . . . fighting to clean the rec-hall on those cold mornings . . . shower room discussions after the class games . . . old aches and pains ” Amyot . . . Archie s marks . . . Charland s pants in refectory . . . the way Connolly does everything . . . the chips on Joe D s shoulder . . . the time Desi spoke . . . Gem s cackle . . . Bony s dance . . . Test Tube s formula for sparkling teeth . . . Trudeau’s ever-flashing camera . . . 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Tousignant Mrs. Bernadette Weegar Mrs. Weiser Printed by The CoiCET Press, Inc., 200 Varick St., New York 14, N. Y. .. HERITAGE VOL IV Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, Mass., November 1953 No. ! PLANNING FOR THE NEAR FUTURE IL N’EST PLUS “La mort frappe d’un pied indifferent”. Cette maxime brutale d’Horace se verifia, hclas! le 9 juin, 1953, journee terrible qui vit I’Assomption s’ecraser sous la violence d’une tornade. Dans le debris encore tout frais de cette sanglante catastrophe pcrit un grand et bel esprit qui, depuis si longtemps, faisait hon- neur a T. ssomption: le Pere Engelbert De- vincq. Perte immense pour notre college que la disparution de cet crudit en litterature frangaise, de ce predicateur infatigable, de ce prctre devoue. Durant 37 ans, il prodigua a des milliers d’eleves cette culture frangaise qu’il savait faire aimer et apprecier. Inutile de vouloir compter le nombre d’amis qu’il laisse dans la peine: son sourire si fin, parfois malicieux, sa bonhomie sans affectation, son regard doux mais penetrant, ses mots petillants d’esprit n’etaient pas faits pour lui attirer des enne- mis. Apotre infatigable, il avait a peine ter- mine le dur et monotone travail du profes- sorat, qu’on le voyait s’en aller porter la pa¬ role sacree ou profane partout ou on le de- mandait; que de personnes ont pu admirer son eloquence et en beneficier. Le choc fut terrible pour ses admirateurs, quand ils ap¬ parent la disparition foudroyante de ce Pere aime. “Un aigle ne prend pas de mouches”, dit un proverbe chinois. Tout en etant indiffe- rente, la mort, en cette circonstance, avait choisi scrupuleusement sa victime. On peut en toute justice considerer la perte du Pere Engelbert comme la plus grande du desastre. Il restera toujours pour nos jeunes profes- seurs un exemple vivant. Toutes ses classes si meticuleusement preparees refletaient a la perfection I’homme lui-meme. C’est ainsi d’ailleurs qu’il gagna I’affection, en plus de I’admiration, de tous ses eleves. Conseiller delicat et prudent, on allait volontiers chez- lui discuter les problemes les plus intirnes de morale et de religion pour en ressortir. Ta¬ me pacifiee et joyeuse. (suite h la page 7) Hi Fellows, Ever since June 10th, the rebuilding of our school has been steadily progressing. This progress will naturally continue to grow un¬ til reconstruction has finally reached its end. The reconstruction plans have of course been long ago contrived. But surely the majority of you are ignorant of these projects. Indeed, what can we look forward to, in the near future? To ask you to wander into the future is not like asking you to struggle through a latin task. So let’s do it. Can you imagine how beautiful a day the 12th of September, 1954 may be? As you enter your school gates and find yourself on campus ground, you begin A L ' HONNEUR Dans un concours annuel organise par la Colombia Scholastic Press Association, le Memini, annuaire de TEcole Preparatoire de TAssomption, public par la versification de 1952-1953, gagna le second prix dans la di¬ vision des ecoles privees. La valeur du livre fut jugee d’apres le plan general, les idees, et la maniere dont elles furent presentees. Un commentaire severe mais juste accom- pagnait les resultats. Ce commentaire analy¬ se chaque partie du periodique, en donne les bons et les mauvais cotes, et accorde un nombre de credits a chaque partie du livre. Le plus grand nombre de points fut acquis par le merite de la composition, de la pre¬ sentation des idees. La photographic, ainsi que Tidee centrale du livre, qui presente une description de la vie de Tetudiant a T. s- somption, valurent un bon nombre de cre¬ dits. Sur un total possible de 1000 credits, le livre en remporta 793. Le succes dans ce concours n’est pas un but en lui-meme. Neanmoins, c’est un encou¬ ragement ainsi qu’un guide pour la publica¬ tion des futurs Memini. Bertrand Lemieux ’54 wondering whether or not there actually have been as many changes in your school as have been talked about the previous years. You are first apt to notice the different shape in structure of your school. Its ancient¬ appearing, high, ivy-walled tower, knocked down so vehemently by that devilish raging twister, is now replaced by a new, lower tower whose white facing is very attractive. Let us say that for a change, you walk through the school’s main front entrance. A reception room, more beautiful and larger, will be located on your right (where it has been in the past years). But now thick rugs, soft chairs and roomy divans press your non-believing eyes. And right across the way, there is an almost completely renovated front office. Brother M.-Armand greets you with his usual pleasant smile; he then points with great pride to his new but complex telephone sys¬ tem (provided it has already been Installed). It carries a loud-speaking unit which should prove very useful. According to Father Edgar, whom you run into as you are about to leave the front office, you have not as yet seen the most im¬ portant improvement, that is, from a stu¬ dent’s point of view. His opinion is that the new physics laboratory, fully equipped with fundamental scientific materials, will par¬ ticularly interest the ordinary high school student (mainly, because it will be most useful to him). From the front office, God only knows where you will end up! Nevertheless, as you ramble about, many things will fall under your notice: a new elevator in the Father’s section of the school; a refectory that is very much talked about and that should surprise you at your first review; a lounge where many of your Wednesday and Saturday af¬ ternoon hours will be spent, just resting and talking; and, finally, to say the least, up-to- date classrooms. (cont. on page 6] I SCHOOL SPIRIT ' The Seniors Step Out An expression misunderstood as often as it is uttered, is that of “school spirit”. There are those who associate it with the waving of banners and the hoarse cries of spectators at a scliool sporting event. There are those who believe that spirit implies cheering for one’s class in refectory. And the more innocent category may assert that singing favorite songs in refectory is a perfect demonstration of the soul of one’s school. However, all these things, being well and good in their proper place, have not the slightest connection with the true meaning of “school spirit”. It would be well, there¬ fore, to discuss the genuine school spirit, especially at the outset of a year when it is so utterly necessary. We may begin by asking “What is it?” School spirit is primarily a conformity to the will and authority of one’s school. It is a reverence for the purpose of the education inculcated by that school. It is, moreover, an endeavor to keep one’s school “alive”, doing so with a firm individual boost. How can it be practiced? The ways to do so are numerous indeed. It can be exercised very silently by a group of stu¬ dents, for example, who need no monitor to constrain them to do their work; by a young man who restrains himself by prudent judgment from criticizing the authorities’ every decision; by the practical-minded student who realizes the usefulness of waste-paper baskets and strives to keep his classroom, and his campus clean; by one who, not claiming to be a connaisseur, remains silent as to what concerns his likes or dislikes for the food of his institution. From an exterior point of view, quick and prompt obedience to the disciplinary rules, the rendering of services where they are badly needed, are two of innumerable examples of school spirit manifestation. We know only too well that the instances mentioned above can readily be applied to our own institution. Yet something tells us that here at Assumption, physical or ex¬ terior showing of spirit does not suffice. If we are to adhere to the principles of a catholic education, must not our spirit be Christian as well as practical? Is it enough to keep our school clean, if what we say about our neighbor is filthy? No, a thousand times no! If we are to possess school spirit, we are forced to maintain our catholic educational prin¬ ciples. Charity toward our “confreres”, an effort to keep our school spiritually and morally straight, even earnest participation in spiritual exercises serve as examples of catholic, of “Assumptionistic” (if such a word does exist) school spirit. It is right to conclude, therefore, that the spirit of our school can be carried with us wherever we go. School spirit is not a tangible thing. This does not mean, however, that it is a treasure very difficult to possess. It is a very simple asset when we boil it down to the basic conditions it comprises: first, love of our school, which can be acquired only through complete knowledge of what it is. Secondly, knowledge of the fundamental truths it rests on. Indeed, we can not fight for, or boost, an idea that we do not understand. Finally, the putting into practice of what It was raining on the night of the fifth of October, a blue Monday. The Seniors had been granted the privilege of attending a stage-show in Providence. The proceeds from the night’s performance were to be forwarded to the re¬ construction of our tornado-stricken school. Needless to say, the boys were happily oblivious of the weather. Never can it be said that the Seniors have let such an incidental as poor weather deter them from enjoying themselves, when such was their purpose. It was a joyful group that boarded the bus destined for City Hall; and much to the enjoyment of the passengers, the Seniors con¬ descended to sing a few entertaining melodies. Once in the city, the boys rushed to the terminal in order to catch the next train to Providence. Since there were very few passengers, the Seniors were able to secure an empty coach; thus they had a greater liberty to enjoy themselves. As always when good friends get together, gay feelings, expressed in song, prevailed. The songs, that the boys sang were numerous and varied, but were all sung with happy expression. One could almost say that they were on their way to an athletic contest. But the Seniors con¬ ducted themselves politely at all times. Father James Doyer, and Father Ulric Charpentier, who accompanied them on the trip, can testify to that. Upon arriving in Providence, the Seniors immediately rushed to the Providence arena, where the Hippodrome of 1954 was being presented. The Hippodrome was a mam¬ moth and colorful stage-show, whose main feature was roller-skates. The fine skill of the skaters, the beautiful cos¬ tumes, and the original production all contributed toward making it a novel show. The chief attraction of the program was the celebrated Dancing Waters. As the name implies. The Dancing Waters consisted in a brillantly lighted series of fountains whose colors and formations changed in rhythm to the music. 20 years of work, and a considerable expense have gone into the perfection of this act; and in the Seniors’ estimation the act certainly lived up to its advanced billing. After the show the boys had a short lunch, before boarding the train. The main topic of conversation was, of course, the wonderful show that they had just witnessed. Between more than a few surpressed yawns, they managed to sing several songs, and tell a few jokes. It was a sleepy but happy group that returned to school that night. The Seniors are truly grateful to Father Edgar and Father Amarin for making the trip possible. —Raymond Haling ’54 has been taught us. By that I do not mean the Latin, or the algebra, or the chemistry, but rather the general rules, those, for example of self-discipline, of moral integrity. Let us remember that our school like our democracy was founded on Christian ideas. Consequently it is our utmost duty to know it, love it, and defend it. May the Assumption spirit soar ever higher! ! ! —Paul Archambault ’54 PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 1953 A Freshman ' s Outlook A TWIST OF FATE Coming through the gates of the newly named “As¬ sumption Prep”, a freshman who has never seen the school except for pictures in the famous Blue Catalogue, may be impressed by the structural defects of the building. The im¬ mense stagings enclosing the building within their grasp are enough to alarm certain individuals but that did not frighten any new arrivals. On the first day of school there were as many workmen on the campus as there were faculty members: bricklayers, stone masons, carpenters, electricians, and numerous laborers. Ever since the opening bell we have seen them engaged in the rapid reconstruction of the school. The pupils have been studying under a serious handicap, having to attend classes in the library and study halls while their normal class rooms are under repair. In spite of the various noises such as those from pounding hammers, electric band saws, and drills, the student body was not annoyed and kept their mind on their studies which was the very thing the faculty wished of them. Since Religion is a fundamental subject taught, the boys were greatly upset over the damage of their chapel. This chapel, once ornamented with beautiful stained glass windows, now has ordinary, dull, lifeless panes. But this does not hinder the reverence with which the boys look toward their Creator and Sovereign Being. These imperfections were offered as a challenge to the freshmen, for it was the first time that anything so dreadful and disastrous had ever struck Assumption’s “Blue and White”. This challenge is being accepted by the one hundred and some odd freshmen to show that their school spirit is as good as the Sophomores’, Juniors’, and even Seniors’. —Robert Bourque ’57 Assemblies and the Students Since Father Edgar’s arrival at Assumption Preparatory School, it has been his constant desire to bring the Head¬ master closer to the students. He made a very significant step in this direction when he called the first general as¬ sembly of the student body early this October. Previously, student assemblies have been held at such time as to make it impossible for all the day students to participate in them. Now, this regrettable situation has been altered, and the student body will meet in the gymnasium during the study period on Friday morning. It is certain that this change will be greeted with great enthusiasm on the part of both resident and day students, since they will thus be brought into closer contact with the plans and projects of their energetic Headmaster. In this same first assembly. Father Edgar brought home very forcefully the importance of the position which As¬ sumption should occupy in the thoughts of its students. Pointing out the tremendous confidence shown in .Assump¬ tion by the remarkable response to its appeal for funds, the Headmaster stressed the necessity of the student body’s maintaining the good reputation which has been theirs for so many years. Ve, the Assumptionites, had prematurely started our summer vacation June fifth, eager to enjoy it and per¬ suaded to resume studies early in September. A few sunny days and cool nights had rested us. Sud¬ denly unexpected news of tornadic winds struck our ears. Touched by this pessemistic cry many of us wrote solemn and encouraging letters to the afflicted religious, our benevolent professors and instructors. A cheery student wrote this: “The news .... struck me very hard. .... I earned a bit of money this summer, and since I can’t help out in person. I’d like to help out financially. My means are very small. Assumption is too great .... to be destroyed by a twist of fate.” Philanthropists soon realized that Assumption must live again. And so it was that, what we might call, “Operation Assumption” got under way. Paul Bunyan’s descendants, (that American mythical super hero) through the support of generous friends started rebuilding. The students on their part have accepted the delays and crowded conditions genially and uncomplainingly. They have proved their love for the preparatory school not only by their sympathetic letters but especially by coming back as they would have for a regular year. —Maurice G. Brassard ’55 PRIZES! PRIZES! A big drive is being launched to support the school- paper and the Workshops. The students will be asked to sell magazines and a few other articles to raise funds for the Workshops. The Heritage staff is asking the students to sell ads. But this year, due to the reconstruction drive, it is also sponsoring the sale of religious Christmas cards. The pro¬ ceeds from the cards were primarily intended for the Work¬ shops, but because of its financial difficulties, the staff may well receive the major part of the money. Everybody joins! The staff expects and knows that every student will want to join in that drive and do his utmost. Special prizes are to be awarded. To the student selling the most boxes of cards, the staff will present a portable radio. The runnerup will receive $15, and the third place winner a 1954 yearbook. Well fellows which one of you will win the beautiful portable? That depends on you. Best of luck! —Richard Brunelle ’54 We must certainly pay tribute to Father Edgar who, in spite of added pressure placed upon him by the results of the tornado, is continually furthering his plans for a better .Assumption, in spirit as well as in .scholastic achievements. We are sure that Father Edgar’s plans for assemblies will be of great benefit to the student body at large, and we wish him every success in the world. —John Pierce ’55 NOVEMBER 1953 PAGE 3 La Faculte En Met Un Coup De nos jours, tons les parents avertis n’hcsitent pas a reconnaitre la necessite des sports dans ime vie ecoliere. A I’Assomption, le role des sports se resume dans les mots du Rev. Pere Edgar, a. a.: “Nul pension- nat ne peut exister sans I’inclusion des sports dans le curriculum d’etu- des”. Les sports fortifient la sante en permettant le developpement har- monieux des differentes paities du corps. Les jeux ordonnes enseignent la valeur de la cooperation a un groupe d’individus poursuivant un bien commun. Or a I’Assomption, il semblait pour un temps que les sports allaient etre delaisses. La tornade dans sa furie avait impose a tons les religieux des devoirs plus pressants. Une seule question importante hantait les esprits de ces moines travailleurs: “Ouvrir en septembre?” Malgre I’im- possibilite qui semblait predominer, on prit la resolution definitive d’etre pret en septembre. Par leurs efforts acharnes, ce sont aussi les membres de la faculte qui ont permis d’envisager la reprise des sports. Le mouvement concernant les activites sportives fut mis en branle par quelques peres energiques. Pour la jeunesse, que ne ferait-on pas? On enleva peniblement les multiples debris eparpilles sur les terrains de jeux; nul ne peut s’imaginer la patience deployee par ces peres, car il y avait de tout sur ces terrains: charpentes arrachees, ferrailles tordues, pierres, briques, platre, debris de verre, meme des arbres entiers. Ainsi presque tons nos terrains de jeux ont retrouve leur premiere jeunesse. Les courts de tennis sont en chantier, cela prendra du temps car on les veut beaux et spacieux. L’equipe de football fut la premiere a recevoir de M. Edouard Boule, I’entraineur, et du Pere Donat, le directeur athletique, les soins attentifs, car il fallait promptement dresser la liste des parties a jouer. Et Ton fit appel a nos bonnes religieuses pour donner un regime appro- prie a tons nos joueurs. Mais le travail n’etait point encore termine, car il fallait songer a vider le gymnase de tout ce qu’on y avait entrepose apres la tornade. Ge fut un travail de geant qu’entreprirent le Pere Donat et nos freres convers toujours devoues. Ils ne manquerent pas de bonne volonte, car pour un bon eleve le gymnase tient une place importante. Et depuis, nos futurs champions de “Varsity” et de “Junior Varsity” s’entrainent avec ardeur pour les grandes luttes de decembre, pendant que nos cou- reurs se font de beaux mollets sur la piste qui encercle le gymnase. Et void bien modestement trace, le tableau des soucis que s’impo- serent par surcroit les peres attentifs a donner a notre jeunesse le plein epanouissement de leur personnalite. La tornade n’avait pas eu raison de I’energie de nos peres. Si done maintenant, etudiants de I’ecole pre- paratoire, vous pouvez sans inconvenients vous livrer aux jeux du sport, rendez-en graces a la faculte qui “en a mis un coup”. —Raymond Durocher ’55 PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 1953 The Halloween Party Tliis year’s Halloween party was held in the gym, W ' ednesday evening, October 28. Yet, none of the spirit associated with this day was lost. In fact, the party proved to be one of the most successful in recent years. The opening performance was a strange, exotic (some call it queer) dance by the master of ceremonies, George Bonnici. The music was furnished by the senior octet, which sang very well throughout the evening. For this feature, they sang “Dry Bones”. A1 Assing, who played the kettle drum, and A1 Espinosa, who kept time with his maracas, also helped make this act a hit. Throughout the course of the evening, there were four solos. Ronald Charland ’54 played his accordion. Ronnie Lablanc ’57 enter¬ tained on both his guitar and his harmonica. Phil Halloran, another freshman, thrilled the students with his beautiful tenor voice. The final soloist was John H. Sullivan ’55, who played the piano with flawless excellence. Each class also presented a skit. The freshmen skit was a mimic, in pantomine, of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Yanks. This was the only time that the freshmen kept silence. The game was featured by a great deal of running, diving after base hits, and above all, arguments. The sophomore sketch was an impersonation of a certain freshmen table. This table is particularly famous for its uncontrollable behavior in refectory. Although many spectators thought the skit to be exaggerated, the monitors and waiters will readily vouch for its mildness. A new version of “Dragnet”, or another case from the files of the A. L. M. (Assumption League of Monitors), was the junior class’ con¬ tribution. Some of the freshmen thought that it was a factual repre¬ sentation of how the syndicate operates. After the senior octet had ended the evening’s festivities with an encore, the students went to their respective rec-halls where refresh¬ ments were served. This was followed by a film. Warily, yet happily, the students went to dorm where their beds awaited with open arms. However, as with e ' ery party of this type, there is a great deal of “behind the scenes” acti ity. There is more work done in the prepa¬ ration of the entertainment, than in the actual presentation. 4 herefore, the schools’ gratitude goes to Brother Vianney, Brother Rosario, and the others who helped cU ' an and decorate the gym. Most of the work was supeiA’ised by George Gemme. He was assisted by Ronald Turgeon. Francis “Browski” Brassard deserves special commendation for the manner in which he organized everything. Finally, our thanks go to all the performers for a job well done. —George Bonnici ’54 —George Bonnici ’54 NOVEMBER 1953 PAGE 5 1. You, You, You. 2. Ricochet (rick-o-shay) Romance. 3. Rags to Riches. 4. Hey Joe! 5. P. S. I Love You. 6: Istanbul. 7. Ei Cumpari. 8. Ebb Tide. 9. Is It Any Wonder? 10. Many Times. VV ' hether you find yourself in your recrea¬ tion hall or are just strolling outside, you are bound to hear the familiar strains of a current popular melody. Perhaps the only version that you are apt to hear, will be your pal’s as he hums off-key. But if, after several listenings, the song particularly appeals to you, then jot it down on a piece of paper and drop it in the Memini-Heritage sug¬ gestion box. If enough fellows agree with your choice and cast their votes for the same song, then who knows, the song might earn a niche in our Top Ten. The list above is the result of our first poll for the current Prep Pops. The Ames Brothers waltzed away with top honors, singing You, You, You. They were a full 30 votes ahead of Theresa Brewer, the second choice, who sang Ricochet Romance. Ten votes behind we find Tony Bennett with his rendition of Rags to Riches. The merit of this record is questioned by some of Assump¬ tion’s more erudite music critics. They main¬ tain that one segment of the song sounds like the “Salvation Army Band”. Some of the other tunes that almost reached the Top Ten were I Believe; Drag¬ net; Love Me Again; My Love, My Love; and Oh! —Raymoyid Haling ’54 The Junior Playhouse Do you feel like attending a play? If so, the Juniors seem to possess the secret which will satisfy your dramatic zest. A much desired Dramatics workshop will soon get underway. It will be directed by Father Richard, whose reputation is vastly increased ever since bis staging of “Brother Orchid” last year. This workshop is assured success through the talents of such reputed Juniors as “Joe” Dumouchel, Maurice Bra.ssard, and Roland Noel, who captured first, second and third prizes respectively for best performances among the class of ’55. They are sectnded by a no less distinguished group, namely “Ray” Durocher, John L. Sullivan and Nor- mand Paulhus. As evidence of their acting, we beg you to recall the play put on last year for the Open House. Who does not remember the pantomine presented by them at last year’.v Ohristmas party? However, their suc¬ cesses have been limited to English plays. They have done equally well with French plays. One particularly stands out in this writer’s mind It is the comedy “L’homme qui epousa une femme muette” from last year’s Cercle Fran ' ais. The Juniors list consists not only of these presentations, for they have seven dramatic achievements in all to theii credit. We take the opportunity to commend “Pete” Pelletier, Paul Belanger, Richard Perras, Paul Chabot, Claude Gamache, for their fine work, although they did not ap¬ pear on the scene as often as the other fel¬ lows. We should like to see them on the stage more often. There you have it. They are a wonderful array of v ' ersatile actors who are capable of staging anything, fromi the sombre tragedies of Shakespeare to the light and gay comedies of Moliere. You name it; they have it, be it comedy, tragedy or even pantomine. To you, verdant Freshmen, we cannot do otherwise than to advise you to open your wonder-filled eyes wider, and attend a play presented by the Juniors. To you upperclassmen, we can only be¬ seech you to continue to give your whole¬ hearted support to these stalwart performers. Till we see you at the next play, keep up the good work! —Robert Levesque ’54 Des Changements Comme a chaque annee, de nouveaux pe- res, freres, et professeurs laiques nous arri- vent. II convient de les faire mieux connai- tre. Le Pere Donat Durand est revenu au mois de juin dernier apres une absence de pres d’un an et demi. Pendant ce temps, il com- pleta ses etudes pour la pretrise a Washing¬ ton. II fut ordonne par Monseigneur Beck deux jours avant le desastre. Des le debut de I’annee scolaire il reprit ses anciennes char¬ ges de surveillant d’etude et de directeur des sports. En plus il est maintenant assistant prefet de discipline. Un gradue de B. C. qui a fait ses etudes de theologie a Lormoy, France, le Pere Jean Gaudet enseigne I’anglais aux Versificateurs et aux eleves de Syntaxe. Il fut autrefois pro- fesseur de cette meme matiere au College. Le Pere Edouard Moreau apres avoir en¬ seigne I’anglais ici pendant quelques annees, avait ete affecte, comme Directeur Natio¬ nal, a 1’Association de Notre-Dame de Salut et a I’Oeuvre de Notre-Dame des Vocations. Apres avoir fait de nombreux voyages en Eu¬ rope, il se retrouve parmi nous comme pro- fesseur d’anglais en Elements. Chez le Frere Damase Tanguay on trouve des talents extraordinaires. Il n’y a rien a son epreuve. Il fut a New-York pour pres de dix ans ou il a temoigne un devouement admira¬ ble a la jeunesse et a son travail. Ses talents varies ont ete mis en contribution dans pres- que toutes les maisons de la province. Tres serviable, toujours souriant, done d’un excellent temperament, le Frere Raoul Marchand aussi se montre un travailleur de- voue. A New-York il fut tour a tour sacris- tain, cuisinier, et fac totum. Il est aime de tous et il aime tout le monde. Le Frere John Pohler, artiste renomme, nous arrive de Washington ou il a fait son novdeiat. Il met en bon usage son talent de peintre en donnant des cours aux eleves qui desirent se perfectionner dans Part. En plus il surveille la petite etude. Nous avons aussi un nouveau cuisinier en le Frere Leo-Robert Bissonnette. Apres av ' oir fait son noviciat a Quebec, il se distingua dans ce metier a Washington pendant un an et demi. Aussi un musicien, il joue I’orgue quand notre Reverendissime Mere Chabot est absente. Et v ' oila maintenant qu’il nous arriv e de la province de Paris un nouveau frere etu- diant, le Frere Bernard Corazza. Il fait do- renavant parti de cette province americaine et s’applique ardemment a apprendre I’an¬ glais. Il se trouve surveillant de la petite etude. Peut-etre aura-t-il I’occasion de re- tourner a son pays d’origine pour faire sa theologie? Bonne chance a ce frere qui doit s’accoutumer aux manieres et aux coutumes americaines. Un professeur qui a rendu des services in- nombrables a I’institution est M. Louis Des- chenes. Les Versificateurs et les Methodistes pourront vous assurer que sa culture, son in¬ telligence, et ses reflexions personnelles dans les classes de grec leur sont d’une valeur im¬ mense. On nous rapporte qu’il a autant de succes avec la Syntaxe a qui il enseigne “Study Habits”. Le frere du Pere Jean, M. Norman Gau¬ det, se distingue aussi comme professeur d’anglais aux Methodistes et aux eleves d’E- lements. L’annee derniere, il enseigna I’an- glais en Versification pour environ deux se- maines lorsque M. Gaucher se trouva mala- de. Il s’est presente au moment ou I’ecole en avait le plus besoin. Il rayonne parmi ses eleves la culture franqaise qu’il acquit pen¬ dant son sejour en France. A lui aussi on doit beaucoup. Bienvenue a tous. Nous leur souhaitons tout le succes qu’ils meritent. —Ronald Turgeon ’54 PLANNING FOR— (cont. from page I) Moreover, if perchance you happen to look out through one of the dormitory windows overlooking the backgrounds, you will ob¬ serve that the campus has been dressed with a choice variety of small trees. Eight huge newly arranged tennis courts can also be seen. O. K. You may now come back to reality, to November 1953. Hoping that you are satisfied with the glimpse into the future I have given you, we pray now that all plans will be brought to complete realization. A Sincere Friend, Norman “Red” Sauve ’54 HERITAGE FACULTY ADVISORS Rev. John Gaudet, A. A. Rev. Etienne Aubert, A. A. Rev. Ulric Charpentier, A. A. Editor-in-Chlef.Richard Bruneile Assistant Editor.Raymond Haling Business Manager.Bertrand Lemieux French Editor.Paul Archambault English Editor.Norman Sauve Feature Editor.George Bonnici Sports Editor.Normand Gaudrault .Student Photographer Ronald Trudeau Official Photographers Loring Studios PAGE 6 NOVEMBER 1953 Bonjours, mes biens chers amis. Puisque j’aurai le bonheur de vous entretenir pen¬ dant toute I’annee, permettez-moi de me presenter. Je m’appelle Jean le Naif, car je ois tout sous une lumiere objective et im- partiale. Et c’est a moi de vous souhaiter la bienvenue en une annee dont. j’espere, nous pourrons nous vanter, sans le secours des vents qui balaient salles et corridors. Bienvenue toute speciale a nos chers choux-choux, les Elements, qui se rendent deja compte que le reglement, c’est une cho¬ se non seulement qu’il faut savoir, mais qu’il faut aussi parfois copier. Eh bien! qui n’a pas subi la meme experience de temps a au¬ tre? A peine quelques semaines passees, et nous trouvons deja dans notre pauvre prefet de discipline un objet de commiseration. Pau- vTe Pere Amarin! combien de fois n’arrive- t-il pas qu ' il doive courir de toutes ses forces pour devancer les elev es qui se precipitent vers le refectoire? puis faire glapir son sif- flet jusqu’a s’en faire eclater les poumons, afin de calmer les bavards. Je ne doute pas que la prefecture soit une tache peu envia¬ ble. Avis aux Versificateurs! veuillez bien at- tendre que la cloche soit sonnee avant de filer en etude comme un troupeau. Ne savez- vous pas que vous pouvez interrompre la be- sogne bien serieuse d’un professeur qui s’ef- force d’expliquer le devoir? Et s’il vous plait, les gars! pas de “home-runs”. N’oubliez pas, c’est le president de classe qui en est respon- sable. Scene nocturne au dortoir I, soi-disant se- jour des “privilegies.” Conversation genera- le: Leveque: Sh! V’la le Frere Armand. Entree de ce moniteur feroce: Tons: Bonsoir, Frere Armand (Sugar, etc .) — Frere: Tachez bien vous fermer. Les autres vont vous entendre. Lemieux: Bien dit, frere, bien prononce! Frere: A ta place, sale negre! Bonnici: Faites done le bon gar on, Frere .4rmand. Frere: Et toi. Macaroni, a ta place et que je n’entende pas un autre mot de tes levres. Rire generale et depart du frere Armand. Le silence regne pendant toute la nuit. Espionnage! Sabotage! Intrigues! Helas, nos pauvres V’ersificateurs du dortoir I (que je viens de citer) se sont fait dire, il y a quelques jours; “Vous etes devoiles. Votre projet est connu. Plus de radio dans v ' otre dortoir, car tout le monde en veut mainte- nant”. C’est pourquoi je me demande: “Y a- t-il ici des espions; ou quelque bavard est- il alle mettre le grand secret a nu?” Si par hasard vous entendez les Versifica¬ teurs en train de prononcer a-e-i-o-u, ne vous effrayez pas. Ce n’est pas un recommence¬ ment du cours frangais; il s’agit seulement des classes du Pere Edgar que Ton trouve d’ailleurs bien utiles. Dernier avis a ceux qui dorment dans les lits sureleves. Si en reve, vous croyez tomber a bas d’une falaise, tachez de vous eveiller avant d’atterrir. Peut-etre, pourrez-vous ainsi eviter la mort! ! ! —Jean le Naif IL N ' EST PLUS— (suite de la page 1) Eleve ou amis, son souvenir demeurera longtemps dans leur cceurs. Longue et peni- ble parfois, cette marche le conduisit vers le Christ pour qui il travaillait avec tant d’intel- ligence et d’ardeur. C’pst maintenant du del qu’il nous sourit, c’est de la qu’il nous parle, c’est la qu’il nous convie. —Robert Dumouchel ’53 LES ELECTIONS Avec la venue du mois d’oetobre viennent les elections des officiers de classe et des so- cietes. Les Versificateurs faillirent avoir trois presidents, Paul Archambault, par la marge de trois votes, I’emporta sur Richard Bru- nelle pour le poste. A ce dernier echut de maniere semblable la charge de vice-presi¬ dent que detenait Raymond Haling. Celui-ci, troisieme dans la course aux honneurs, se vit adjuger le role de secretaire-tresorier. La Methode tient aussi ses elections. Mais ou la Versification avait trois elus pour la meme office, la Methode B eut trois offices pour un seul elu. On constata qu’un candi- dat regut le meme montant de votes pour chacun des trois postes. Enfin, apres nom- breux et vains essais, on elut John Pierce, president, Robert Roy, vice-president et De¬ nis Roy, secretaire-tresorier. La Syntaxe eut pour la premide fois a tenir des elections serieuses. La Syntaxe a choisit Donat Desrosiers comme president, Pierre Marceau comme vice-president, et Donat Desrosiers comme secretaire-tresorier. La Syntaxe B elut Richard Testa, Arthur Fitzgerald et Eugene Thout. De meme eurent lieu pendant ce mois les elections pour la Societe Nationale d’Hon- neur et pour la nouvelle societe de debat. Les elections de la premiere accorderent la presidence a M. Richard Brunelle, M. Raymond Haling regut les charges de vice- president, de secretaire et de tresorier. La societe de debat tient sa premiere elec¬ tion mercredi, le 28 octobre, lors de sa pre¬ miere reunion. M. Paul Archambault fut elu president, M. Raymond Haling vice-presi¬ dent, M. Alan Daniels secretaire et M. Do¬ nat Desrosiers, tresorier. Souhaitons a ces officiers de ne pas rne- nager leur autorite et leur dev ' ouement pour maintenir I’ordre et le bon esprit dans les classes et les societes. —John L. Sullivan ’55 AROUND THE CAMPUS Greetings and felicitations! (Dig that gone intro). If you saw someone sneaking around with a small pad and a pen the past few weeks, it was not Father Amarin, but U. Didit. Father Amarin has a pencil. There¬ fore, here is what’s new .... around the cam¬ pus. Father Amarin will soon have to buy a new whistle. It looks as though his present one is working overtime, and will soon be worn out. Watch out, Father, you aren’t wear-proof either. When “Stretch” Morin ’55 returned, he discoverd that he was to sleep in an upper bunk. However, there was one thing wrong; if you happened to wander past his bunk at night, you might bang your nose on his leg. You can stop wondering how the “answer man” gets his questions. It’s very simple. He pays a visit to the chemistry class, and notes all the questions posed by Ronald “question man” Noel. Poor Father Alexis’ white hair! Noel’s latest scheme is: “A trip to the moon, in a balloon. Who said the Indian is vanishing? From the noise made by the freshmen in dorm and refectory, he seems to be making a last stand. Rudy ,the monitor, is conducting an evening course in Physical Ed. in their dorm. Norm Paulhus ’55 must be an avid fisher¬ man. Every night in dorm he casts his line over the side of his bunk. When he hauls it in, what does he find? A whale? No, a pil¬ low. Good luck, “Beak”. Maybe we shall have the pleasure of tasting this delicacy next Friday. How beautiful the sky is at sunset. Is Dick Loranger’s gaping at this panorama caused by Mother Nature’s inspiration, or a different inspiration, namely Lucy? If you’re wondering what causes those crowds in the Frosh rec-hall, here’s the answer. When . 1 .4ssing ’55 and A1 Espinosa ’57 get together, they are the “Rhumba Rhythm” boys, in person. It doesn’t take long before everyone is bouncing. — U. Didit IN MEMORIAM Souvenez-vous dans vos prieres de Mme Mal¬ vina Parent, belle-mere du R. P. Marcelin. Elle est decedee a Montreal le 28 octobre, 1953, et ensevelie h New Bedford le 2 novembre. Nee Malvina Gaudreau, elle prit sous son aile le pere Marcelin lorsqu ' il avait onze ans et lui res- ta toujours mere tendre, almable et devouee. NOVEMBER 1953 PAGE 7 THE GOLDEN SLIPPER On September 18, 22 football prospects reported to Coach Ed Boule for pre-season practice. The material at hand received the added instruction of two assistant coaches: Bob Lukaitis and Jack McNally. With high hopes for a successful season, the team worked into condition and readied itself for the opening whistle. ASSUMPTION 6—BARTLETT 20 The Greyhounds received the opening kick-off and Dave Brodeur galloped 45 yards to the foe’s 33 yard line. A first down in¬ dicated a definite threat but a fumble put an end to the “Pups” march. Hereafter, As¬ sumption’s attack was stimied as the Web¬ ster boys tallied three times. Late in the third period, Joey Bouchard carried the pigskin over from the 20 after a sustained drive. This ended the scoring for the evening as the final canto saw both teams demonstrate great defensive play As- selin and Pelletier sparkled in the Assump¬ tion line, while Gerry Chartier turned in some hard running. ASSUMPTION 0—LEICESTER 7 Assumption took Leicester’s initial boot but could not find a hole in the latter’s line. Leicester took over and marched deep into “Blue and White” territory. Throughout the first half, the hornetowners threatened to score but fierce “Pup” tackling prevented any such tally. Defensive play remained in the limelight throughout the third period. Finally, in the last canto, Leicester pushed over the lone score to upset Assumption’s applecart. Brunelle and Asselin were the mainstays in the Greyhound’s forward wall while co¬ captain Sauve mixed his plays beautifully on offense. ASSUMPTION 12—WARE 26 Seeking their first victory of the season, “Pierre’s Pups” travelled to Ware. Under ideal conditions weather-wise, the Green and White romped to three straight T. D.’s by mid-game. Out of the locker rooms came a new team for the second half, a rev ' amped one. Upon two occasions, .Assumption received, plunged, drove, plowed .... and scored. In the third period, Red Sauve bootlegged his way to pay-dirt from seven yards out and, eight minutes later, Bouchard swept left end to score standing up. The run of the game occured in the third period when Dave Brodeur took a reverse from Bob Roy, evaded five potential tacklers Mercury was a Greek god whose origin is said to be the most remote amidst the Greek deities. In fact, many affirm that it is the most difficult to explain. Some say that he was the god of merchants, traders, and com¬ merce in general. He was the patron of the roads and, oftentimes, Greek highways were adorned with his statues. Hermes, as he is otherwise known, also was said to be the inventor of the alphabet, astronomy, music, and gymnastics, to name but a few. Again, he is associated with the wind in that the latter was regarded as his servant and messenger. It appears that the souls of the dead were carried away by these PARADE and whizzed 42 yards. However, as it turned out. Assumption’s second half efforts proved of no avail for we had actually locked tne door after the horse had been stolen. ASSUMPTION 12—CLASSICAL 13 In their only home game of the season, the Greyhounds clashed with a strong “Tiger” team from Classical High. As was the case in the previous games, the opposi¬ tion countered first and thus set the stage for another uphill battle. In the second period. Red Sauve hit lanky end, Dick Loranger from the 30 yard line, in the end zone. The fourth quarter provided much hard running for both teams. Assumption’s line finally held and it was a question of whether or not they could score the equalizer. Sauve plunged over from the one for the tying T. D. but the extra point attempt was blocked and thus ended the chances for a game “Blue and White” aggregation. The difference between a tie and a defeat lay in their inability to come through with the touchdown aftermath. For Assumption, Sauve’s passing and running were nothing short of sensational while Ray Grandchamp and Roland Noel gave the spectators an exhibition of hard tackling. ASSUMPTION 13—WORCESTER 7 Led by hard-running Gerry Chartier, the “Blue and Whit e” overcame their four game losing streak in an up-hill struggle. It was no later than the opening kick-off when the Academy boys chalked up seven points. Ironically enough, it was also they who kicked off. As the ball bounced crazily in the Assumption end zone, an alert Academy guard picked it up for the score. However, this only infuriated the Grey¬ hounds for they immediately began their own drive down field. Spearheaded by Red Sauve, Pierre’s Pups retalliated mid-way through the second period. Sauve plunged through the line from 21 yards out for the equalizer. The deciding T. D. came in the third quarter when Gerry Chartier plowed over from the 8 only after he had registered four consecutive first downs. No less spectacular were the stubborn As¬ sumption linemen who time and again broke through the opponents wall to throw the ball carriers for a loss. —Norman Gaudrault ’54 winds. Inasmuch as he was connected with the rapid and seemingly unceasing wind. Mercury is represented by winged shoes, a symbol of speed and stamina. This symbol has become characteristic of all runners in the sport of track and field. At Assumption, the “Golden Slipper” is proud¬ ly worn on the letter of all track monogram holders. It confirms that this track team member has sprinted or participated in some field event in such a way as to show his speed, or stamina, or both, and thus entitling him the honor of a winged shoe on his letter. However, the scope of this symbol is not limited to speed and stamina but, like Mer¬ cury’s wind, it connotes an idea of physical and mental fitness as well as that of clean living. In fact, track builds a healthy body and its required stamina is the foundation of a strong character. It stimulates a competi¬ tive spirit and instills a fine sense of sports¬ manship. Wouldn’t you like to be a recipient of these advantages? Nothing prevents you from trying out for the team. Incidentally, track practice is to begin this very fall. Indoor track is being encouraged for the winter months. Everyone is invited. The underclass¬ men are emphatically encouraged to do so. The Freshmen are expected to turn out in large number. Unlike other sports, no defi¬ nite ability is required. It suffices to be willing to work and learn. In this way, a strong morale will be built, the team will have an extra urge to win, and everyone will benefit from it. The “Golden Slipper” will reach new heights at Assump¬ tion and Mercury will run as he never did before. —Norman Gaudrault ’54 THE A ' S QUARTERBACK This 1953 season brought to an end the high school football career of co-captain Norm Sauve. With this in mind, it is quite appropriate that his talent be made evident to all Assumption followers. Showing great ability on both offense and defense. Red distinguished himself as a signal barker and linebacker. His patented bootleg play gained him his share of scores while his harsh tackling stymied many an opponent’s drive. Thus to a brilliant gridiron figure goes high praise and a loud cheer. PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 1953 HERITAGE VOL. IV Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, Mass., January 1954 No. 2 Mary ' s Year On December 8, Bishop Wright thrust open the doors of the Marian Year by celebrating a pontifical mass at Assumption Prep. This event brought to a close a triduum preached by Father Denys for the express purpose of preparing the stu¬ dents for the year ahead. LES ELECTIONS Sur qui tomberait la charge de futur re- dacteur en chef? C’etait la question que nos Mcthodistes se resolurent a repondre lors- qu’ils se rcunirent en conseil le 20 novembre. On dcsigna M. Charles Paquette comme suc- cesseur a notre devoue Richard Brunelle. Une fois installe a son poste M. Paquette se borna a choisir ses propres redactcurs, les fu- turs responsables du Memini-Heritage. Vint alors le poste d’assistant-redacteur. Y acccda M. Joseph Dumouchel, le grand de¬ voue de la Methode. M. Dumouchel, qui me- le a son intelligence thcorique tant de con- naissances pratiques, devrait se montrer bien a la hauteur de sa charge. Qui serait charge des finances ct des affai¬ res? M. Paquette choisit Maurice Brassard pour ce dernier role, qui reclame tant de mi¬ graines, tant de soucis: M. Brassard s’en ac- quittera sans nul doute avec son habilete coutumiere. M. John Pierce remplira la fonction de re- dacteur anglais. M. Pierce, qui en maintes circonstances fit preuve d’habilete restera I’un des membres les plus indispensables de la redaction. M. Raymond Durocher se chargera de la composition frangaise du journal. Jeune hom- me deja bien connu par sa connaissance de notre langue maternelle, M. Durocher fera briber, de son talent, la “flamme qui ne meurt pas”. Tous s’interessent passionAnent aux faits actuels oui se deroulent autour du “cam¬ pus” ; ceux qui sont appeles a les rapporter doivent, avant tout, concentrer de la vie et de I’interet, dans leurs recits. Nous sommes surs que Messieurs .Norman Balthazar, Pier¬ re Pelletier, et John L. Sullivan ne manque- ront aucunement aux exigences qu’impose leur office. Non moins importante reste la redaction des sports. M. Normand Paulhus s’efforcera de se montrer digne de son predecesseur, Norman Gaudrault. Mais il y faut un artiste! Qui remplira cette tache qui encourt pourtant une si gran¬ de responsabilite? Nul autre que notre cher Paul Chabot dont le temperament artistique saura bien creer ou faire vivre les formes. —Paul Archambault ’54 LES GAGNANTS Pendant les trois derniers mois les eleves des classes inferieures ecouterent les Versifi- cateurs les exhorter a vendre des cartes de Noel. “Seulement dix boites, dirent-ils, et puis- que c’est pour I’heritage, c’est votre bien plus que le notre”. Peu de temps apres, les Methodistes elirent le Directeur financier des Workshops: M. J. Robert Dumouchel. Celui-ci fit connaitre son desir de vendre des paquets de papier d’emballage orne de desseins pour augmenter ses ressources. Les Versificateurs bienveil- lants offrirent d’apporter au nombre de cartes vendues celui des paquets, et de don- ner leurs prix pour les deux organisations. Et tout soudain vint le 16 decembre. C’e¬ tait fini. Les comptes etaient rentres et M. Richard Brunelle, editeur de I’Heritage, de- v’ait annoncer a la soiree de Noel les noms des gagnants. Pour les classes gagnantes, la premiere place revint aux Versificateurs. Ils avaient vendu 7.6 boites de cartes sur chaque dizai- ne. La classe des Elements C se trouvait en deuxieme place. Ils avaient vendu les trois- quarts de leurs boites. En troisieme lieu, les Element D qui en vendirent 4.3 boites sur dix. Ensuite, pour les prix individuels, M. Da¬ vid Grenon prenait la tete. II vendit 53 boi¬ tes de cartes et 20 paquets de papier, rap- portant 73 dollars a la caisse. II re ut $20 comme recompense. M. Frederic Dupre de Versification, fut deuxieme, ayant vendu un total valant $ 49. II requt $15 pour son ef¬ fort. Le troisieme prix. $5 fut attribue a M. Joseph Underwood, des Elements C. II ap- porta $41 aux recettes. Felicitations sinceres aux gagnants. Et, faut-il ajouter que tous en feront autant I’an- nee prochaine. —John L. Sullivan ’55 In his sermon on the feast of the Imma¬ culate Conception, His Excellency expressed both his joy of being with the students and the impression that their religious ceremonies made on him. He also recommended, as be¬ fitting the Marian Year, a strong devotion to the Mass as a way of observing public prayer together with strong emphasis on the Rosary for private prayer. Father Denys made it a point to bring out the Blessed Mother’s purity, humility and chastity in relation to what these virtues should consist of in the students. Said he, purity refers to anything that is virtuous and, in this respect, Mary is the model par ex¬ cellence. She was humble inasmuch as she unhesitatingly accepted God’s will and she practiced charity to its utmost degree. The speaker encouraged all students to look to Mary as their guide to these virtues. Father Edgar, in his program suggested that a more Christian-like attitude through¬ out the year be taken within the school. He suggested that students bring about this attitude by clean speaking and respect of girls because of Mary. These talks will be followed up by the stu¬ dents in various ways. For one thing, every Saturday has been set aside to honor Mary. There will first be the votive mass of the Immaculate Conception follov cd by a short instruction either by Father Armand or Fa¬ ther -Arthur. Also, so that the day students will aFo be present, the rosary will be re¬ cited and benediction will take place at 11:30 in the forenoon. Other ceremonies will be held in honor of Mary at the occasion of her major feast days. Father John Sick Reverend John Gaudet, popular member of the faculty, was hospitalized at St. Vin¬ cent’s during the Christmas vacation, having suffered a dislocated spinal disc. Mr. Thomas Gibbons, a student from Wor¬ cester State Teachers’ College assumed the temporary task of teaching English to the Sophomores and Seniors. fine humor and good possession of his subject were the traits that made this young teacher interesting to his students. French was taught to the Sophomores by the newly-arrived Brother Bernard, a young student brother who proved himself equally capable. Both these fine substitutes deserve praise for a job well done. At the same time, the students wish Father John good health and a speedy return. L ' enfer est pave de bonnes Intentions La veille du jour de I’an, Paul declare avec emphase: —“Bon! Durant 1954, je ne parlerai plus au dortoir... je tacherai de ne plus etre gourmand a table, etc. ...” il he- site, “je limiterai mes fins de semaines, afin d’avoir de meil- leurs notes! ! !” II est fier de soi et la bonne volonte ne lui manque en aucune maniere. Dimanche soir au dortoir: “Jean,” chuchota-t-il secre- tement a son voisin, “as-tu passe de bonnes vacances? Qu’est-ce que tu as regu pour No ?” Puis le recit des deux semaines se fait entre les deux amis. Lundi matin au dejeuner, Paul s’apergoit qu’il y a de la confiture aux framboises sur la table. II a une vraie pas¬ sion pour la confiture aux framboises! ! ! Done, il se sert une portion assez genereuse de ce delice, et ses confreres s’en passent. Le mercredi, une lettre d’Henri, son compagnon de “chez lui”, lui arrive annongant une soiree pour le samedi. Paul salt qu’il a un examen en latin, lundi matin. — Il aime tant les soirees! ! ! Et sans hesiter il fait ses plans pour ren- contrer “les gars” ce samedi soir. Le careme arrive; meme histoire. — Il “ne mangera pas entre les repas”, mais il a si faim! ! ! — Il “ne fumera plus pendant ce temps de penitence”. Quelqu’un lui offre une cigarette ... Il se dit “une ne fera pas de mal”, et de une il se rend a deux ... a trois ... a quatre ... — Finalement, il se decide de se mettre serieusement a ses etudes d’ici a la fin de I’annee. Encore une autre soiree, une reunion de classe, un bon film, la fete d’un compagnon ... il se croit oblige d’etre present a chacune de ces activites. Mais viennent les notes de juin. — Quoi? Pas meme un ‘magna’. — “Oh, si j’avais seulement pris une resolution: etre plus serieux dans mes etudes ... enfin, en tout”. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 CES CHERS MONITEURS Combien de fois me suis-je fait attrape! ! ! Et toujours par le meme moniteur! Pourtant, quand j’y songe, je n’ai pas copie si souvent que cela de penitences. Ne vous en etonnez pas, car vous saurez bien vite pourquoi! Les moni- teurs doivent mettre en pratique ce fameux principe du Pe- re Amarin: “soyez indulgents quelquefois.” Par consequent, lorsqu’on m’attrape, mon visage s’illumine d’un beau sou- rire et souvent ce “feroce” surv ' eillant me dit: “La prochaine fois, tu auras une penitence”. Alors je fais un bel effort pour I’eloigner “cette prochaine fois”. Elle vient quand meme et il me faut payer ma temerite. Mon sourire, cependant, me sauve d’une luoitie de la penitence. Je me souviens une fois de m’etre laisse enrporter par la colere; la penitence arriva sans hesitation et quelle fameuse! ! ! Get incident m’a ou- vert les yeux. Depuis ce temps, j’ai appris a savoir sourire, a me tenir a ma place et a faire de mon mieux pour ne plus commettre de betises: voila pourquoi les moniteurs sont in¬ dulgents quelquefois. J’ai remarque, d’ailleurs, que nos moniteurs sont de bien chics types. Mardi passe, j’en ai vu trois qui jouaient au gymnase. Vite ils m’ont crie: “Viens jouer avec nous”. J’etais bien content d’y aller, car mon ami etait parti en ville. On organisa une partie, et, Dieu sait si nous avons eu du plaisir. Soit dit, en passant, notre equipe a gagne par deux points. Je vous assure que la partie fut une vraie lutte. Il n’y a pas longtemps, notre classe avait decide de fai¬ re un “party”. Mais comment s’y prendre? Nous n’avons trouve qu’une solution a notre probleme: aller voir un mo¬ niteur. Et,qu’il a bien fait ga! Il alia trouver les prefets, fit tons les preparatifs, nous acheta quelque gouter delicieux, puis il vint avec nous prendre part a une soiree gaie, joyeu- se, folle meme. Oui, plus j’y pense, et plus je suis certain que nos mo¬ niteurs ne sont pas nos ennemis. Bien au contraire, il n’y a pas d’amis plus sinceres. —Richard Brunelle ’54 Do You Recognize Him? You see him everyday: — the ill-bred student with the boarding-house reach. It is especially at meals that he dis¬ tinguishes himself. As a rule, he will burst boisterously into refectory, when silence should be observed. From his scuffed shoes to his uncombed hair, he seems to dote on being a picture of barbarity. (By barbarity we are not merely refer- ing to his long-overdue haircut). You are new here, and have not met such a character yet? Well, it is high time that you did. You are in luck, for I see a vacancy at his table. Go ahead and sit there. You will get a first-hand view of his rusticity and at the same time, you will enjoy a good meal, that is, provided our little friend leaves you some food. Before you go, let me warn you not to be alarmed if he tries to send you away. Do not believe him, if he tells you that the place is reserved. For actually he is only trying to reserve some extra food for himself. As you sit down for dinner, you see that our discour¬ teous friend is already reaching for the bread. Without bat¬ ting an eyelash, he immediately proceeds to place his elbow in your plate as he grabs the pitcher of milk. He will not fail to spill most of your share as he pours the milk into his glass. Try to divert your attention from his many breaches of the rules of good manners and concentrate on his general appearance. You might have already noticed his unclean face and tattered, stained hands. Although ink-stained and covered with grime, his hands seem to have no qualms about grasping the bread. So you cannot stand it any longer! You have excused yourself; and as you walk away, our rude friend is greedily reaching across the table for the dessert that you left be¬ hind. —Raymond Haling ’54 PAGE 2 JANUARY 1954 Hail, the Blue and White... Hail Charlie Hibaud has done wonders in keeping up the “Little Greyhounds’” traditionally excellent basketball rec¬ ord. His very competent hoopsters deserve as much credit. Ciertainly, they are all ready to concede that without our old familiar cheering section present to support them, their fine display of basketball handling would definitely not be as efficacious as it has been. Many an opponent has confessed that he cannot do what he wants to do with the ball, when playing at Assump¬ tion, because he is so greatly opposed by the vivacious spirit of Assumption’s rosters. A St. Stephen’s player was quoted as saying: “Did you ever try studying chemistry in Yankee Stadium? That’s how I feel when I try to score a basket at .Assumption! ! !” Occasionally, and probably too often, we are carried away by a referee’s decision. To us, it is evident that As¬ sumption’s man was fouled, or that the opponent’s foot was on the line. Poor Mr. Referee, when he makes a decision to which there is no argument, his creditable act is forgotten; but should he perchance miss one other minute detail .... the crowd, in any gymnasium, jeers and stamps its feet, and sends out unnecessary comments which are degrading and reveal lack of character. Assumption has a tradition to maintain. We possess that spirit of sportsmanship which goes along with a sound basketball, baseball or football team. — It is ours to sup¬ port. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 LOVE SERVES Just a few years back the popular Fred Astaire starred in a movie musical called, “Three Little Words”. Once again he didn’t let his fans down. The age-old performer came up with some dancing routines that were really ter¬ rific. Filmland critics were unanimous in choosing the musical as one of the year’s best productions. Indeed, those “Three Little Words” packed a wallop ... and still do! Usually when love comes to mind, the first persons we think of are. Our Savior, and our parents. And next in rank, as far as an upperclassman is concerned, is definitely his girl friend ... followed closely by his brothers and sisters, his relatives, and finally his friends. Mothers, for example, show their love for us most evidently. Day in and day out Mom is always found either cooking or sewing,- washing or pressing, cleaning or mop¬ ping, or doing a million other little things that may be asked of her. Mothers’ lives are lives overflowing in devotion. Never do they find that they are doing enough. It can truthfully be said that they are “slaves to love”. Often you’ve heard the expression “Experience is the best teacher”. Well, upperclassmen have witnessed that when a girl finds a place next to their heart, before long she makes her way into it. Evidently enough, to please her in every which way is their unique desire. xAnd it is done by simply giving her a little bit of thoughtfulness. It’s really inexpensi e in comparison to the appreciation it brings. The friendly letter that may be written, the sincere thank you that may be expressed, and the occasional date that may be gladly arranged, all combine to bring unforgetable mo¬ ments of happiness. xAnd tliat precious time that may be sacrificed will never be regretted, if it’s spent in forgetting yourself and making others happy. Jesus Christ, who is unquestionably our dearest friend, gave us our life, a precious gift. Rut He didn’t stop there, for He also gave us His. He takes pleasure in giving and continues to do so. When our souls are dead. He can re¬ vive them ... if we would only ask. When our wills are weak. He can strengthen them ... if we would only believe. When our passions are strong, He can weaken them ... if we would only care. He’ll give us anything that tends towards our perfection. He loves us more than can be imagined. In concluding the one thing to be especially remem¬ bered. is that love and charity mean the same thing because love serves. —Norman Sauve ’54 Workshop ' s the Cry Christmas has come and gone with another year leaving cheerful memories. And ever since Father Edgar rose as Headmaster, the Preparatory School has been gifted with many improvements. Let’s hope that he and his superiors are here to stay, (at least for a while), and continue their good work He has organized a trifocal program for us students by stabilizing the classical courses, encouraging sports and in¬ troducing the “workshops”. Through the institution of the “workshops”, he aims to smoothen our path to success. This special-feature pro¬ gram contains a library of ameliorating commodities con¬ stituted for the benefit of all members. Within it lie the hopes of such “workshops” as: Etiquette, Mechanism and many others. Here progresses the frame-work to others. Typing and Dancing, for instance, while others as Journal¬ ism, Dramatics and I ' eaching, the Glee Club, French and Debating clubs are yet but examples of those in an active stage. The “Workshops” may be considered as a back-bone to satisfy our curricular interests and to encourage us in becom¬ ing more active and sociable citizens. I firmly believe that every respectable Assumptionite should not only accept but also support, embrace and be proud of the “Workshops”. Ve ought to make it a pleasure to participate in them. —Maurice G, Brassard ’55 Prom Prep-ara+Ions On the afternoon of January 1 7, amid a chorus of ap¬ plause, xAl Nault, the newly-elected chairman of the Prom Cornmitte, strode to the head of the class to thank his fellow Seniors for the honor. As he spoke, .Al’s voice betrayed a touch of confidence, which seemed to assure the boys that he would do his utmost to make this year’s Prom a success¬ ful one. .Already, he has obtained our school gym, and en¬ gaged Russ Cole’s orchestra for the evening. Along with .Al Nault, the Prom Cornmitte comprises the able forces of .Alan Daniels, Fred Dupre, George Gemme, Raymond Haling and John Saulnier. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 3 IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Le tourbillon a frappe de toute sa fureur I ’aile la plus ancienne. II y broya les deux etages superieurs, pulverisant plusieurs cham- bres de religieux et le laboratoire de physi¬ que de I’Ecole Superieure. Sur la droite de la photo, on voit un tas de debris oil se trou- vait le couvent des Soeurs Antoniennes; le vent meurtrier n’en fit qu’une bouchee. MAINTENANT L’exterieur de cette aile est acheve. A pre¬ sent on travaille activement a I’interieur. Plusieurs eleves (aussi bien que les religieux) doivent etre contents, car aux deux etages superieurs on a rebati de nouvelles chambres pour les peres et les freres ainsi que pour les eleves des classes superieures. A droite au rez-de-chaussee se trouve la bibliotheque qui fut assez bien preservee de la tornade. AVANT LA TORNADE Nous arrivions a I’Assomption par la rue West Boylston. Une entree magnifique, cons- truite en 1935 a la memoire de Madame Ho¬ mer Gage, bienfaitrice insigne de I’ecole du- rant beaucoup d’annees, nous conduisait vers I’Ecole Superieure. De beaux arbres bor- daient I’entree et la rendaient tres pittores- que, surtout en automne. Et le soir, les 1am- pes originales jetaient leur puissante lumiere sur notre chemin. IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Quel contraste! Void ce qui reste de la “belle avenue d’arbres”. La tornade a tout saccage le feuillage, dechiquete et meme bri- se le tronc de plusieurs arbres. Sur le cote, I’aile ajoutee en 1947 est serieusement en- dommagee. L’interieur de ce batiment est en pire etat que I’exterieur. Le plafond du dor- toir s’est ecrase et deux murs se sont ecrou- Ics. MAINTENANT Les frdes et quelques travailleurs ont dQ ' a commence a refaire la beaute de I’avenue Homer Gage. Au printemps on espere re¬ planter d’autres arbres et remettre les 1am- pes. La cloture arrachee, qui ne se voit pas dans la photo, a deja repris sa place. Le dor- toir a repris son activite et dans la chapelle, on acheve d’installer un nouvel orgue; seuls les vitraux attendent que I’artiste redonne au sanctuaire cette atmosphere mystique des anciens jours. PAGE 4 JANUARY 1954 IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Nul ne peut imaginer la brutalite d’un vent dechaine: constatez vous-memes I’atro- cite du desastre. La tour de I’ecole s’effon- dra sur une partie du laboratoire et surtout sur la chaufferie; heureusement Ton put ar- rcter a temps un feu qui menagait de se de¬ clarer. Ce qui n’aurait pas ete drole, car a ce moment les secours s’organisaient pour aider les blesses, degager d’autres religieux empri- sonnes sous les debris. Mais malgre cette me¬ nace on vit des religieux risquer leur vie pour sauver les malheureuses victimes in- conscientes. MAINTENANT La partie-arriere de la maison a peu change en apparence. Notez cependant le beau desordre ou s’etalent sur le gazon, de¬ bris de poutres, de portes, de fenetres, tuyaux distordus, caloriferes ... ! Dans la maison, il fallut ouvrir de nouvelles salles de classes pour ariver a satisfaire les besoins d’une ren- tree plus forte a I’Ecole Preparatoire. Et Ton dut meme creer des classes dans les salles de recreations, dans les etudes, a la bibliothe- que et meme dans une salle inferieure du soubassement. AVANT LA TORNADE L’ecole, avant la tornade, se situait sur un magnifique terrain. Nous y apercevions les courts de tennis et de volleyball et plus haut, bailee ou les eleves passaient a I’ombre des arbres quelques moments de loisir. De toutes ces belles choses, bailee est disparue mais on reconstruit les courts de sport. IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Remis de la violente emotion causee par le desastre, les peres, grace a la generosite de bienfaiteurs nombreux, entreprirent la re¬ construction. II fallut enterrer bien des de¬ bris mais ici les magons ont deja commence a remonter les murs. MAINTENANT Decembre 1953! Les travailleurs achevent le dehors de cet enorme edifice. La maison est modernisee en grande partie. La croix se trouve maintenant enchassee dans un des murs de la tour. Cette tour presente des li- gnes plus simples mais plus vigoureuses que les anciennes qui paraissaient d’ailleurs tres elegantes. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 5 1— Oh Mein Papa 2— Stranger in Paradise 3— Rags to Riches 4— Changing Partners 5— Heart of My Heart 6— Ebb Tide 7— You, You, You 8— Bimbo 9— Ricochet 10—To Be Alone Our second poll for the most popular songs in the school, has once again shown that Assumption’s student body has a fine taste for music. This fact is attested by the sound variety of songs in the top ten. This issue’s list is well proportioned with slow, dreamy melodies, as well as brisk, robust tunes. But one noteworthy fact is that the stu¬ dents’ preference seems to be toward the slow type of music. If you will notice, the first four songs in the poll are rather quiet. “Oh Mein Papa” literally ran away with everyone’s votes. Tony Bennett gained both second and third place honors ... a tribute to his fine singing style. A few prospective hits seem to be “To Be Alone” and “Bimbo”. Both are gaining rapidly in popularity. —Raymond Haling ’54 LA SYNTAXE Un an passe depuis que la classe de Syn- taxe a fait sa premiere entree a cette ecole: que d’amis n’avons-nous pas trouves parmi eux! par combien de victoires au ping-pong ne les avons-nous pas domines! et quel ecra- sement en regie nous leur avons donne dans ces fameux combats de neige! Cependant je veux ecrire sur ceux dont nous parlons le plus souvent. Citons d’abord Richard Picard, le genie de la Syntaxe qui regoit des notes qui sur- prennent meme les professeurs. Ainsi le pere Gilbert, maitre toujours en eveil, s’apercevant qu’au fond de la classe on etait bien distrait demanda soudain: “Richard, le sens precis de “quidam” s’il vous plait?” Et sans aucune hesitation Ri¬ chard repondit; “Une personne connue de I’auteur et in- connue du lecteur”. Preuve que notre person- nage est toujours sur le “qui suive” meme quand il feint de s’amuscr. Voici, maintenant, Maurice Morin le “Bugs Bunny” de r. ssomption. Joueur de cartes, d’cchecs, de basketball, de ping-pong; car cet empereur de la salle de recreation a bien des cordes a son arc. C’est le grand chef; vous le voyez souvent hurler ses con- seils aux joueurs de cartes. De plus, malgre sa petite taille il contribue beaucoup au suc- ces de son cquipe de basketball. En resume, c’est I’exemplaire meme de la vie ardente. Ce serait dommage d’oublier les vrais a- thletes de notre ecole qui font partie de cette classe car Bertrand Bolduc, Emile Trahan et Pierre Marceau sont membres de la “varsity”. Et de tons les joueurs, meme les plus regu- liers, seuls ces trois-ci atteignent une hauteur de six pieds. Mais attendez qu’ils soient en Versification et vous les jugerez! Enfin signalons Peter Lefty Radna; bon gars au physique musculeux dont la person- nalite est comique. Vous I’avez deja vu, alors qu’il se presentait aux jeux de basketball ha- bille de fagon a eblouir I’assistance. Mais loin de nous le desir meme de suggerer qu’il y va pour voir les “cheer leaders”. Non! Ce serait ridicule! Eh bien les voila, les objets de nos conver¬ sations? Ceux qui donnent a la classe de Syntaxe sa bonne renommee. —Charles Paquette ’55 Finance Workshop Plans for the financing of additional workshops got underway last November when the Junior Class enthusiastically voted Rob¬ ert Dumouchel as Finance Director. The elections were supervised by Father Edgar who calmly opened the meeting by urging everyone to vote wisely. Immediately after this, nominations were received from the floor. Four names were submitted; Rob¬ ert Dumouchel, Raymond Asselin, Leo Cour- noyer, and Denis Roy. Before the contest gained considerable momentum, the latter two withdrew from the race. The culminat¬ ing point was reached when, at the tenth ballot, Raymond Asselin renounced his can¬ didacy in favor of Robert Dumouchel. As of now, this student project has done favorably well. Books, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and jewelry have substan¬ tiated the means for collecting money. A profit exceeding $1,000 has already been reaped. When Bob is asked to comment on this, he modestly replies: “This is but a small beginning. We intend to use other means also”. The whole student body partakes in this school activity under the leadership of Du¬ mouchel and his newly appointed collabo¬ rator Maurice Brassard. To assure maximum success, each class is to be divided into groups of equal denomination. A specified number of the Finance Workshopists will head each group. The group leaders are Ronald Turgeon, Frederic Dupre, Pierre Pel¬ letier, Raymond Asselin, Normand Paulhus, Leo Cournoyer, Normand Balthazar, Denis Roy, Raymond Durocher, Roland Noel, John L. Sullivan, John Pierce, Edward Aubrey, Donat Desrosiers, Pierre Gagnon, Maurice Morin, and Robert Turgeon. A lot of good has come from this organi¬ zation. Thanks to financial assistance, new singing books have been procured for the Glee Club. Plaster models are now available for the ardent followers of the Drawing Workshop. Over 25 albums of classical rec¬ ords help furnish the French Club. You will witness a great deal more as plans for the future become realities. --Raymond Durocher ’55 Christmas Party The Christmas Party held on December 16, 1953, having as Master of Ceremonies Paul Archambault, was the best ev ' er held at Assumption. The Party had all the top en¬ tertainers in Show Business here at the Prep. All preparations were under the leadership of “Browski” Brassard and his assistant Geor¬ ge Gemme. The two very original plays, “Noel chez I’artiste” and “Christmas Vacations” were written by Mr. Richard Fortin and Mr. Ed¬ mund Brunelle. Both pointed out that it is more blessed to give than to receive. They were greatly appreciated by all students. For the first time in at least four years the Party had a top dancing number. Appearing for the first time before the student body, Robert Senatro, in the opinion of all, made a great hit. Brother Roger, by popular re¬ quest, returned to demonstrate his skill with the accordion. The following day the Se¬ niors were saying that the reading of Saint Luke’s Gospel by the Master of Ceremonies was what reminded everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. The background mu¬ sic was provided by the Senior Quartet. According to all students the most popular part of the show was “Santa’s Presents”. Not only the outstanding students were presented with gifts but a most popular professor who, for some reason or another, received a red star. Then the Junior group sang the “Junior Novelty Song” and the “Three Sharps and a Flat” sang “Heart of My Heart”. Every¬ one was literally rolling in the aisles when these two acts were performed The Glee Club under the direction of Fr. Ulric opened the evening’s entertainment by singing songs appropriate to the occasion. They were: “Dans Une Pauvre Etable”, “Jingle Bells” and “The Road is Calling”. Among the singers, Ronnie Trudeau re¬ appeared before the students to sing “Ebb Tide” and “Stranger in Paradise”, while Phil Halloran, a beginner here at the Prep, delivered “My Best To You” and “Grand Night for Singing”. Two boys made their debut that night, “Digger” Noel and Norm D’Amours sang “Bass Viol” and “Pretend” respectively. All accompaniment was by Fr. Ulric. —Ronald Turgeon ’54 HERITAGE FACULTY ADVISORS Rev. John Gaudet, A. A. Rev. Etienne Aubert, A. A. Rev. Ulric Charpentier, A. A. Editor-in-Chief.Richard Brunelle Assistant Editor.Raymond Haling Business Manager.Bertrand Lemieux French Editor.Paul Archambault English Editor.Norman Sauve Feature Editor.George Bonnici Sports Editor.Normand Gaudrault .Student Photographer.Ronald Trudeau I Official Photographers.Loring Studios PAGE 6 JANUARY 1954 Bonjour a tous! Si vous avez Timpression, mes amis, que ces deux mois derniers se sont passes tranquillement, et paisiblement, chan- gez vite d’opinion. Car on me raconte des faits bizarres, des evenements mysterieux, des situations amusantes ... Mais pourquoi en parler? Patience, je vous en raconterai quel- ques-uns. “Qu’y a-t-il” se demande le moniteur Ed¬ mond Brunelle? “Suis-je devenu fou: ou mon dortoir (111) se transforme-t-il vraiment en jungle?” Car que voyait-il devant ses yeux sinon I’ardent aventurier Richard Loranger qui tenait dans sa main une enorme couleu- vre “vivante”. Heureusement, ce n’etait qu’une des distractions nombreuses de cet enfant terrible qui s’efforce sans cesse de je- ter I’cpouvante parmi ses confreres. Quoi? A t-on vraiment change la fagon de faire, ou quelques eleves se sont-ils sentis emportes par leur sentiment de charite? En tous cas, que s’est-il passe le dimanche ou certains Versificateurs (que je ne nomme pas, car ce serait manquer a la charite) se deciderent de faire la collecte a la Messe? Eh, les gars! etait-ce pour la reconstruction de votre college que vous avez fait cela? Ou etait-ce pour embeter encore une fois nos chers moniteurs? Nos voeux les plus sinceres a Claude Bru¬ nelle, qui, m’informe-t-on, celebra au mois de decembre son anniversaire de naissance. Etait-ce seize ans, Claude, ou quinze? A vrai dire, tu n’avais pas Pair trop content quand tes amis te souhaiterein me bonne fete? Je tremble d’effroi les gars, en vous an- nongant cette nouvelle: la contrebande hu- maine se pratique dans cette institution! II y a parmi les rangs des Methodistes, des ban¬ dits qui reussissent par quelque tour de force a se faufiler gratis aux parties de basketball! Et le grand detective D. D. se trouve comple- tement effare devant ce brigandage. Les trouvera-t-il? ? ? —Jean Lenalf The UN at Assumption Perhaps you have noticed that a consider¬ able number of boys from different countries have arrived at Assumption, in the past three years. This “international group” may well be called “The United Nations”. This “United Nations” already numbers eight members from five different coun¬ tries: Venezuela, Aruba, France, Canada and Mexico. Two of these boys represent Venezuela: Paul and Urbano de Winter, fourteen and thirteen years old respectively. Paul and LT- bano are very well known for their friendly character and their polyglottal abilities. They plan to finish their Prep School education at Assumption. We also have another representative from South .America. He comes from a small but a very picturesque island called Aruba. He is a great dancer; you have a chance to see him everyday. Just take a peek in the Senior “rec hall” and look for a “guy” who keeps time to hit-tunes with his entire body. That’s our .Aruban representative: Augustin Assing. His ultimate hope is to become an engineer. Just now he wants to improve his English and French. Our fourth member is a small boy, four¬ teen years old, from Canada, named Denis d’Amour. He arrived at this school last fall. Having no knowledge of English when he reached the United States he already speaks it fluently. His main purpose in coming here is to become an Assumptionist priest. Our next member is Jacques Ponsart, also a small fourteen years old “kid” from Fran¬ ce. Although he is small he speaks both, English and French, fluently. His object in coming here is to prepare himself for Col¬ lege. Finally we have three representatives from Mexico City. Manuel and Agustin Espinosa. Manuel has come here to perfect his know¬ ledge of the English language, since this will help him a great deal in his future law ca¬ reer in Mexico. Agustin, his brother, (an¬ other great dancer) arrived here last fall with the intention of studying the English lan¬ guage and preparing himself to become an architect. His progress in English has been most satisfactory. From Mexico City also comes the writer of this article, Hector Gomez. Having learned of Assumption Prep School through the Assumptionist Fathers who have a shrine near his home, he came here three years ago with the intention of becoming an Assump¬ tionist priest. So there you have our “United Nations” at Assumption. If the ones on the East River in Manhattan get along as we do, they would no longer have world shattering problems to solve. —Hector Gomez ’54 NEWS BRIEFS On January 12, 1954, the students here at Assumption Prep, were asked to open their hearts to the Crusade of Communions for priests. Thus, they were to offer some of their future Communions for the benefit of the Church hierarchy and our future priests. As a result, 8,526 such promises were made. Truly a great characteristic of the students’ generosity is made manifest. Robert Dumouchel, class of ’55, was re¬ cently appointed Assumption correspondent for the Worcester Sunday Telegram. His job is to write about the activities which shall be witnessed here at Assumption. Having such a responsibility, it is evident that Bob’s am¬ bition as a journalist is well on its way to realism. IN MEMORIAM Nous sollicifons vos prieres pour le repos de I ' ame de M. Moise Desautels, decede a Bur¬ lington, Vt., le 2 janvier. M. Desautels est le pere du Rev. Pere Armand, superieur de la maison. Une grand ' messe de requiem offerte par les eleves, fut chantee pour lui vendredi le 22 janvier. AROUND THE CAMPUS This is a warning to any mice who can read. George “Pussy-foot” Gemme has de¬ cided to become a big game hunter. His motto, “No rat, too far, no skin, too thin.” Thus far, he has netted 3 trophies for his den. It’s safer to keep the traps shut. If you are trampled by a crowd of wild freshmen suddenly stampeding, the cause is probably Father Roger. Fie happens to be very handy with the leather (strap). Notice how carefully some “targets” sit down. When there were a few days of heavy snow last month, a distinguished group of students were walking around with big smiles. Who were they? .... Of course, they were our school’s Maine-iacs. Doesn’t it feel just like home? From your stories, there certainly is a lot of shoveling. One of the freshmen (Anon E. Moose) noticed that the workmen were really work¬ ing. When queried as to what could be the reason for this sudden change, he replied: “Father Amarin must be taking down their names”. There is a sophomore who is running an escort service for the lovely maidens who attend our basketball games. It seems to be a thriving business. I wonder if this charm he possesses is contagious. I would like to get sick. For an educational study of character (s), step into the senior rec-hall during one of the recreations and watch Willie Surette, the ex¬ pert station changer. If you like to hear por¬ tions of the popular songs, stay for his dial jockeying. His specialties are the mambo and the creep, New Year’s Eve, a night of gayety, cele¬ bration, and a joyous reception of the New Year. If you do not believe me, ask the bas¬ ketball players for their opinions on the sub¬ ject, or don’t you think that washing the gym floor is a gay celebration of a joyous occasion. .At least you stayed out of trouble. — U. Didit IN MEMORIAM Nous recommandons h vos prieres le repos de I ' ame de M. Frank Roy de Rochester, N.- H., grand-pere de Robert et de Richard Roy, eleves de Methode; !l fut inhume le 6 de¬ cembre. La distance empeche une delegation de I ' ecole preparatoire. We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. Harry Jones of Worcester, Mass., who died In Boston on January 15. Mr. Jones is the father of Allyn Jones of the Freshman D class. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 7 Assumption 55—Holy Family 47 In fhe season ' s opener, the Blue and While handily defeated Holy Family of New Bed¬ ford. The starting five piled up a comfortable 17 point lead after three periods of play, and then the second string was allowed to protect it. Playing well defensively, these future starters held the lead, and the game came to an end with the Prep in a 55-47 lead. Joey Bouchard, with his superb shooting, racked up 29 points, while Dick Loranger cleared the boards. Assumption not only received a victory but also a sum of money from this benefit game. Assumption 53—Woonsocket 24 A smoothly operating Blue and White squad invaded the Woonsocket High gym in the second Assumption benefit game of the year. Having scored enough points at halftime to winr, the starters v ere given another rest. This time, the subs with Chico Chabot looping in nine points in the final period, added to the lead entrusted to them by the starters. Joey Bouchard and Bobby Roy with 15 and 9 points respectively led in team scoring. Assumption 47—David Prouty 34 Spencer was the site of the next game. The Little Greyhounds started off slowly and found themselves in a tie game as the first quarter ended. However, the Blue and White defense tightened considerably In the second period and the Prep forged ahead to a 28-18 lead at halftime. From then on, it was smooth sailing with a good part of the varsity reserves active¬ ly participating in the game. Dick Loranger came through with 19 points and Jean Brodeur with H. Both also played an active part in the defensive half of the game. Assumption 46—North 56 Looking forward to their fourth consecutive win, the Little Greyhounds played host to a favored North High. Against deadly outside shooting, tf.e Prep offered the fast break and other speedy plays. The game progressed rapid¬ ly with neither side holding any kind of substan¬ tial lead. For three quarters, the Blue and White kept pace with the Polar Bears who led 44-40 at the end of that period. However, with several key players lost via the foul route in the last quarter. Assumption could not hold and North finally won by a 56-46 score. Joey Bouchard ' s driving layups which netted 15 points in the third quarler and 25 for the game, and Ace Roy ' s defensive work kept the Prep in serious contention throughout the game. Assumption 55—Trade 53 The Blue and White next visited the Trade gym for an encounter with the highly confident Mechanics. This highly thrilling game came to a hectic conclusion in the second overtime pe¬ riod. The Prep maintained a narrow lead through the better part of the game, only to have Trade tie the score in the waning seconds of play. Then began a three minute overtime period which saw each team score a basket. However, in the ensuing sudden death period. Joey Bouchard scored two foul shots to terminate this exciting game. Assumption 40—St. Peter ' s 49 Playing at South gym in the last game be¬ fore the holidays, the Prep lost to a determined St. Peter ' s squad. Within the first minute of play, it became evident that Assumption would have an off night, an event which plagues each team at least once a year. However, the doggedly stubborn Greyhounds trailed only by two points at the end of three quarters. However, in the final stanza, four of the starters were lost by virtue of fouls and St. Peter ' s enlarged its lead to nine points as the final whistle blew. It was in this quarter that Bobby Roy showed his ability as play-maker, and in the meantime he collected 8 points for the night, a total topped only by Dick Loranger ' s 19 points. Assumption 78—Notre Dame 31 The Greyhounds started the year with a bang as they easily rolled over Notre Dame of South- bridge by a whooping 78-31 margin. Each var¬ sity player actively participated in the game and only one failed to score. The points were evenly divided among the players. Chiko Chabot came out on top with 13 points, while sophomore Emile Trahan followed closely with 12. Dick Brodeur and Dick Loranger had little trouble in cleaning both boards with great ef¬ ficiency. Assumption 44—St. John ' s 58 In the annual battle of David and Goliath, the determined Greyhounds lost to a highly fa¬ vored Pioneer team by a 58-44 score. As usual the Preps got off to a fast start with Joey Bou¬ chard doing the scoring. The St. John ' s players could not hit the basket with any regularity in the first quarter, but nevertheless they led 12- I I at the end of that period. The second quarter ruined the Blue and White ' s chances as, again and again, a deadly outside shot found the mark. Assumption was outscored 21-8 in that quarter and trailed 33- 19 at the half. The Greyhound defense strength¬ ened in the second half and the teams each scored 25 points in the remainder of the game. Joey Bouchard with 16 points and Jean Bro¬ deur with 9 points led in scoring while Dick Loranger and Ace Roy made valiant efforts at snatching rebounds from the much taller Pioneers. Assumption 34—Bartlett 3 I Looking for its sixth victory, an Assumption Prep aggregation eked out a 34-31 victory over a Bartlett High squad. Defense played the ma¬ jor part in the game, and the low score pays credit to the defense of each team. However, the Blue and White, by dint of superior ball¬ handling, were able to hold the lead during the first three quarters. In the final period the lead changed hands often and v ith three minutes to go, Bartlett led by two. The Prep tied the score by virtue of Bobby Roy ' s driving layup, and then Joey Bouchard hit on two foul tries to clinch the game tor the Little Greyhounds. Assumption 50—Commerce 62 On its second invasion of the South High gym, the Prep lost to a highly confident Com¬ merce team by a 62-50 score. In the first quarter Bob Roy kept the Blue and White in close con¬ tention as he racked up half of the Prep ' s points. With the second period went the hopes of the Preps as they were outscored 18-10 main¬ ly through the help of superior height. Playing heads up ball in the third quarter, the team managed, by a valiant effort, to out- score Commerce. Nevertheless, the opposing team came roaring back with 18 points in the final stanza to handily win by a 62-50 margin. Sparkling in Assumption ' s offense was Joey Bouchard who looped in 18 points. INTRAMURAL SCOOPS Class games thus far have provided much interest as well as fine basketball. The boys have been going all out to bring victory for their team and prestige to their class. In the junior league, Sophomore A is presently setting the pace pursued closely by a fine Freshman C team. Morin and Bail- largeon lead their respectme fives with their ‘heads up’ play. Frosh A has two fine pros¬ pects in Jette and Bob Bourque. The Senior league finds the Senior A class in first place with a 12-1 record to boast of. Flaving won 8 of 12 games, Junior B is runner-up. Outstanding in the league to this stage have been George Bonnici with 120 points and Leo Miller with 78. In Gerry Levesque, Junior B certainly has a fine ball- handler under contract. A1 Daniels and Ray Haling have proved themselves to be very competent coaches right along. However, whatever the outcome or who¬ ever the high scorer, a good spirit prevails. It is manifested by the fight and determina¬ tion which characterizes every game. Keep it up boys! Which class will cop the championship? —Norman Gaudrault ’54 PAGE 8 JANUARY 1954 HERITAGE VOL. IV Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, Mass., January 1954 No. 2 Mary ' s Year On December 8, Bishop Wright thrust open the doors of the Marian Year by celebrating a pontifical mass at Assumption Prep. This event brought to a close a triduum preached by Father Denys for the express purpose of preparing the stu¬ dents for the year ahead. LES ELECTIONS Sur qui tombcrait la charge de futur re- dacteur en chef? C’etait la question que nos Mcthodistes se rcsolurent a repondre lors- qu’ils se rcunirent en conseil le 20 novemhre. On dcsigna M. Charles Paquette comme suc- cesseur a notre devoue Richard Brunelle. Une fois installe a son poste M. Paquette se horna a choisir ses propres redactcurs, les fu- turs responsahles du Memini-Heritage. Vint alors le poste d’assistant-redacteur. Y acccda M. Joseph Dumouchel, le grand de¬ voue de la Methode. M. Dumouchel, qui me- le a son intelligence theorique tant de con- naissances pratiques, devrait se montrer hien a la hauteur de sa charge. Qui serait charge des finances ct des affai¬ res? M. Paquette choisit Maurice Brassard pour ce dernier role, qui reclame tant de mi¬ graines, tant dc soucis; M. Brassard s’en ac- quittera sans nul doute avec son habilete coutumiere. M. John Pierce remplira la fonction de re- dacteur anglais. M. Pierce, qui en maintes circonstances fit preuve d’habilete restera I’un des membres les plus indispensables de la redaction. M. Raymond Durocher se chargera de la composition frangaise du journal. Jeune hom- me deja hien connu par sa connaissance de notre langue maternelle, M. Durocher fera briber, de son talent, la “flamme qui ne meurt pas”. Tous s’interessent passionement aux faits actuels oui se deroulent autour du “cam¬ pus” ; ceux qui sont appeles a les rapporter doivent, av ' ant tout, concentrer de la vie et de I’interet, dans leurs recits. Nous sommes surs que Messieurs Norman Balthazar, Pier¬ re ' Pelletier, et John L. Sullivan ne manque- ront aucunement aux exigences qu’impose leur office. Non moins importante reste la redaction des sports. M. Normand Paulhus s’efforcera de se montrer digne de son predecesseur, Norman Gaudrault. Mais il y faut un artiste! Qui remplira cette tache qui encourt pourtant une si gran¬ de responsabilite? Nul autre que notre cher Paul Chabot dont le temperament artistique saura bien creer ou faire vivre les formes. —Paul Archambault ’54 LES GAGNANTS Pendant les trois derniers mois les eleves des classes inferieures ecouterent les Versifi- cateurs les exhorter a vendre des cartes de Noel. “Seulement dix boites, dirent-ils, et puis- que e’est pour I’heritage, e’est votre bien plus que le notre”. Peu de temps apres, les Mcthodistes elirent le Directeur financier des Workshops; M. J. Robert Dumouchel. Celui-ci fit connaitre son desir de vendre des paquets de papier d’emballage orne de desseins pour augmenter ses ressources. Les Versificateurs bienveil- lants offrirent d’apporter au nombre de cartes vendues celui des paquets, et de don- ner leurs prix pour les deux organisations. Et tout soudain vint le 16 decembre. C’e¬ tait fini. Les comptes etaient rentres et M. Richard Brunelle, editeur de I’Heritage, de- vait annoncer a la soiree de Noel les noms des gagnants. Pour les classes gagnantes, la premiere place revint aux Versificateurs. Ils avaient vendu 7.6 boites de cartes sur chaque dizai- ne. La classe des Elements C se trouvait en deuxieme place. Ils avaient vendu les trois- quarts de leurs boites. En troisieme lieu, les Element D qui en vendirent 4.3 boites sur dix. Ensuite, pour les prix individuels, M. Da¬ vid Grenon prenait la tete. II vendit 53 boi¬ tes de cartes et 20 paquets de papier, rap- portant 73 dollars a la caisse. II regut $20 comme recompense. M. Frederic Dupre de Versification, fut deuxieme, ayant vendu un total valant $49. II regut $15 pour son ef¬ fort. Le troisieme prix, $5 fut attribue a M. Joseph Underwood, des Elements C. II ap- porta $41 aux recettes. Felicitations sinceres aux gagnants. Et, faut-il ajouter que tous en feront autant I’an- nee prochaine. —John L. Sullivan ’55 In his sermon on the feast of the Imma¬ culate Conception, His Excellency expressed both his joy of being with the students and the impression that their religious ceremonies made on him. He also recommended, as be¬ fitting the Marian Year, a strong devotion to the Mass as a way of observing public prayer together with strong emphasis on the Rosary for priv ate prayer. Father Denys made it a point to bring out the Blessed Mother’s purity, humility and chastity in relation to what these virtues should consist of in the students. Said he, purity refers to anything that is virtuous and, in this respect, Mary is the model par ex¬ cellence. She was humble inasmuch as she unhesitatingly accepted God’s will and she practiced charity to its utmost degree. The speaker encouraged all students to look to Mary as their guide to these virtues. Father Edgar, in his program suggested that a more Christian-like attitude through¬ out the year be taken within the school. He suggested that students bring about this attitude by clean speaking and respect of girls because of Mary. These talks will be followed up by the stu¬ dents in various ways. For one thing, ev ' ery Saturday has been set aside to honor Mary. There will first be the votive mass of the Immaculate Conception followed by a short instruction either by Father Armand or Fa¬ ther Arthur. Also, so that the day students will al:o be present, the rosary will be re¬ cited and benediction will take place at 11:30 in the forenoon. Other ceremonies will be held in honor of Mary at the occasion of her major feast days. Father John Sick Reverend John Gaudet, popular member of the faculty, was hospitalized at St. Vin¬ cent’s during the Christmas vacation, having suffered a dislocated spinal disc. Mr. Thomas Gibbons, a student from Wor¬ cester State Teachers’ College assumed the temporary task of teaching English to the Sophomores and Seniors. fine humor and good possession of his subject were the traits that made this young teacher interesting to his students. French was taught to the Sophomores by the newly-arrived Brother Bernard, a young student brother who proved himself equally capable. Both these fine substitutes deserve praise for a job well done. the same time, the students wish Father John good health and a speedy return. L ' enfer est pave de bonnes intentions La veille du jour de Tan, Paul declare avec emphase: —“Bon! Durant 1954, je ne parlerai plus au dortoir... je tacherai de ne plus etre gourmand a table, etc. ...” il he- site, “je limiterai mes fins de semaines, afin d’avoir de meil- leurs notes! ! !” II est fier de soi et la bonne volonte ne lui manque en aucune maniere. Dimanche soir au dortoir: “Jean,” chuchota-t-il secre- tement a son voisin, “as-tu passe de bonnes vacances? Qu’est-ce que tu as regu pour Noel?” Puis le recit des deux semaines se fait entre les deux amis. Lundi matin au dejeuner, Paul s’apergoit qu’il y a de la confiture aux framboises sur la table. II a une vraie pas¬ sion pour la confiture aux framboises! ! ! Done, il se sert une portion assez genereuse de ce delice, et ses confreres s’en passent. Le mercredi, une lettre d’Henri, son compagnon de “chez lui”, lui arrive annongant une soiree pour le samedi. Paul salt qu’il a un examen en latin, lundi matin. — Il aime tant les soirees! ! ! Et sans hesiter il fait ses plans pour ren- contrer “les gars” ce samedi soir. Le careme arrive; meme histoire. — Il “ne mangera pas entre les repas”, mais il a si faim! ! ! — Il “ne fumera plus pendant ce temps de penitence”. Quelqu’un lui offre une cigarette ... Il se dit “une ne fera pas de mal”, et de une il se rend a deux ... a trois ... a quatre ... — Finalement, il se decide de se mettre serieusement a ses etudes d’ici a la fin de I’annee. Encore une autre soiree, une reunion de classe, un bon film, la fete d’un compagnon ... il se croit oblige d’etre present a chacune de ces activites. Mais viennent les notes de juin. — Quoi? Pas meme un ‘magna’. — “Oh, si j’avais seulement pris une resolution: etre plus serieux dans mes etudes ... enfin, en tout”. — Robert Dumouchel ’55 CES CHERS MONITEURS Combien de fois me suis-je fait attrape! ! ! Et toujours par le meme moniteur! Pourtant, quand j’y songe, je n’ai pas copie si souvent que cela de penitences. Ne vous en etonnez pas, car vous saurez bien vite pourquoi! Les moni- teurs doivent mettre en pratique ce fameux principe du Pe- re Amarin: “soyez indulgents quelquefois.” Par consequent, lorsqu’on m’attrape, mon visage s’illumine d’un beau sou- rirc et souvent ce “feroce” surveillant me dit: “La prochaine fois, tu auras une penitence”. Alors je fais un bel effort pour I’eloigner “cette prochaine fois”. Elle vient quand meme et il me faut payer ma temerite. Mon sourire, cependant, me sauve d’une moitie de la penitence. Je me souviens une fois de m’etre laisse emporter par la colere; la penitence arriva .sans hesitation et quelle fameuse! ! ! Get incident m’a ou- vert les yeux. Depuis ce temps, j’ai appris a savoir sourire, a me tenir a ma place et a faire de mon mieux pour ne plus commettre de betises: voila pourquoi les moniteurs sont in¬ dulgents quelquefois. J’ai remarque, d’ailleurs, que nos moniteurs sont de bien chics types. Mardi passe, j’en ai vu trois qui jouaient au gymnase. Vite ils m’ont crie: “Viens jouer avec nous”. J’etais bien content d’y aller, car mon ami etait parti en ville. On organisa une partie, et, Dieu sait si nous avons eu du plaisir. Soit dit, en passant, notre equipe a gagne par deux points. Je vous assure que la partie fut une vraie lutte. Il n’y a pas longtemps, notre classe avait decide de fai¬ re un “party”. Mais comment s’y prendre? Nous n’avons trouve qu’une solution a notre probleme: aller voir un mo¬ niteur. Et qu’il a bien fait ga! Il alia trouver les prefets, fit tons les preparatifs, nous acheta quelque gouter delicieux, puis il vint avec nous prendre part a une soiree gaie, joyeu- se, folle meme. Oui, plus j’y pense, et plus je suis certain que nos mo¬ niteurs ne sont pas nos ennemis. Bien au contraire, il n’y a pas d’amis plus sinceres. —Richard Brunelle ’54 Do You Recognize Him? You see him everyday: — the ill-bred student with the boarding-house reach. It is especially at meals that he dis¬ tinguishes himself. As a rule, he will burst boisterously into refectory, when silence should be observed. From his scuffed shoes to his uncombed hair, he seems to dote on being a picture of barbarity. (By barbarity we are not merely refer- ing to his long-overdue haircut). You are new here, and have not met such a character yet? Well, it is high time that you did. You are in luck, for I see a vacancy at his table. Go ahead and sit there. You will get a first-hand view of his rusticity and at the same time, you will enjoy a good meal, that is, provided our little friend leaves you some food. Before you go, let me warn you not to be alarmed if he tries to send you away. Do not believe him, if he tells you that the place is reserved. For actually he is only trying to reserve some extra food for himself. As you sit down for dinner, you see that our discour¬ teous friend is already reaching for the bread. Without bat¬ ting an eyelash, he immediately proceeds to place his elbow in your plate as he grabs the pitcher of milk. He will not fail to spill most of your share as he pours the milk into his glass. Try to divert your attention from his many breaches of the rules of good manners and concentrate on his general appearance. You might have already noticed his unclean face and tattered, stained hands. Although ink-stained and covered with grime, his hands seem to have no qualms about grasping the bread. So you cannot stand it any longer! You have excused yourself; and as you walk away, our rude friend is greedily reaching across the table for the dessert that you left be¬ hi nd. —Raymond Haling ’54 PAGE 2 JANUARY 1954 Hail, the Blue and White ... Hail Charlie Riband has done wonders in keeping up the “Little Greyhounds’” traditionally excellent basketball rec¬ ord. His very competent hoopsters deserve as much credit. Certainly, they are all ready to concede that without our old familiar cheering section present to support them, their fine display of basketball handling would definitely not be as efficacious as it has been. Many an opponent has confessed that he cannot do what he wants to do with the ball, when playing at Assump¬ tion, because he is so greatly opposed by the vivacious spirit of Assumption’s rosters. A St. Stephen’s player was quoted as saying: “Did you ever try studying chemistry in Yankee Stadium? That’s how I feel when I try to score a basket at Assumption! I !” Occasionally, and probably too often, we are carried away by a referee’s decision. To us, it is evident that As¬ sumption’s man w ' as fouled, or that the opponent’s foot was on the line. Poor Mr. Referee, when he makes a decision to which there is no argument, his creditable act is forgotten; but should he perchance miss one other minute detail .... the crowd, in any gymnasium, jeeis and stamps its feet, and sends out unnecessary comments which are degrading and reveal lack of character. Assumption has a tradition to maintain. We possess that spirit of sportsmanship which goes along with a sound basketball, baseball or football team. — It is ours to sup¬ port. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 LOVE SERVES Just a few years back the popular Fred Astaire starred in a movie musical called, “Three Little Words”. Once again he didn’t let his fans down. The age-old performer came up with some dancing routines that were really ter¬ rific. Filmland critics were unanimous in choosing the musical as one of the year’s best productions. Indeed, those “Three Little Words” packed a wallop ... and still do! Usually when love comes to mind, the first persons we think of are, Our Savior, and our parents. And next in rank, as far as an upperclassman is concerned, is definitely his girl friend ... followed closely by his brothers and sisters, his relatives, and finally his friends. Mothers, for example, show their love for us most evidently. Day in and day out Mom is always found either cooking or sewing, washing or pressing, cleaning or mop¬ ping, or doing a million other little things that may be asked of her. Mothers’ lives are lives overflowing in devotion. Never do they find that they are doing enough. It can truthfully be said that they are “slaves to love”. Often you’ve heard the expression “Experience is the best teacher”. Well, upperclassmen have witnessed that when a girl finds a place next to their heart, before long she makes her way into it. Evidently enough, to please her in every which way is their unique desire. And it is done by simply giving her a little bit of thoughtfulness. It’s really inexpensive in comparison to the appreciation it brings. The friendly letter that may be written, the sincere thank you that may be expressed, and the occasional date that may be gladly arranged, all combine to bring unforgctable mo¬ ments of happiness. And that precious time that may be sacrificed will never be regretted, if it’s spent in forgetting yourself and making others happy. Jesus Christ, who is unquestionably our dearest friend, gave us our life, a precious gift. But He didn’t stop there, for He also gave us His. He takes pleasure in giving and continues to do so. When our souls are dead. He can re¬ vive them ... if we would only ask. When our wills are weak. He can strengthen them ... if we would only believe. When our passions are strong. He can weaken them ... if we would only care. He’ll give us anything that tends towards our perfection. He loves us more than can be imagined. In concluding the one thing to be especially remem¬ bered. is that love and charity mean the same thing because love serves. —Norman Sauve ’54 Workshop ' s the Cry Christmas has come and gone with another year leaving cheerful memories. And ever since Father Edgar rose as Headmaster, the Preparatory School has been gifted with many improvements. Let’s hope that he and his superiors are here to stay, (at least for a while), and continue their good work He has organized a trifocal program for us students by stabilizing the classical courses, encouraging sports and in¬ troducing the “workshops”. Through the institution of the “workshops”, he aims to smoothen our path to success. This special-feature pro¬ gram contains a library of ameliorating commodities con¬ stituted for the benefit of all members. Within it lie the hopes of such “workshops” as: Etiquette, Mechanism and many others. Here progresses the frame-work to others. Typing and Dancing, for instance, while others as Journal¬ ism, Dramatics and Teaching, the Glee Club, French and Debating clubs are yet but examples of those in an active stage. The “Workshops” may be considered as a back-bone to satisfy our curricular interests and to encourage us in becom¬ ing more active and sociable citizens. I firmly believe that every respectable Assumptionite should not only accept but also support, embrace and be proud of the “Workshops ”. We ought to make it a pleasure to participate in them. —Maurice G Brassard ’55 Prom Prep-ara+ions On the afternoon of January 17, amid a chorus of ap¬ plause, A1 Nault, the newly-elected chairman of the Prom Committe, strode to the head of the class to thank his fellow Seniors for the honor. As he spoke, Al’s oice betrayed a touch of confidence, which seemed to assure the boys that he would do his utmost to make this year’s Prom a success¬ ful one. .Already, he has obtained our school gym, and en¬ gaged Russ Cole’s orchestra for the evening. Along with . 1 Nault, the Prom Committe comprises the able forces of .Alan Daniels, Fred Dupre, George Cemme, Raymond Haling and John Saulnier. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 3 IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Le tourbillon a frappe de toute sa fureur I’aile la plus ancienne. II y broya les deux etages superieurs, pulverisant plusieurs cham- bres de religieux et le laboratoire de physi¬ que de I’Ecole Superieure. Sur la droite de la photo, on voit un tas de debris ou se trou- vait le couvent des Soeurs Antoniennes; le vent meurtrier n’en fit qu’une bouchee. MAINTENANT L’exterieur de cette aile est acheve. A pre¬ sent on travaille activement a I’interieur. Plusieurs eleves (aussi bien que les religieux) doivent etre contents, car aux deux etages superieurs on a rebati de nouvelles chambres pour les peres et les freres ainsi que pour les eleves des classes superieures. A droite au rez-de-chaussee se trouve la bibliotheque qui fut assez bien preservee de la tornade. AVANT LA TORNADE Nous arrivions a I’Assomption par la rue West Boylston. Une entree magnifique, cons- truite en 1935 a la memoire de Madame Ho¬ mer Gage, bienfaitrice insigne de I’ecole du- rant beaucoup d’annees, nous conduisait vers I’Ecole Superieure. De beaux arbres bor- daient I’entree et la rendaient tres pittores- que, surtout en automne. Et le soir, les 1am- pes originales jetaient leur puissante lumiere sur notre chemin. IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Quel contraste! Void ce qui reste de la “belle avenue d’arbres”. La tornade a tout saccage le feuillage, dechiquete et meme bri- se le tronc de plusieurs arbres. Sur le cote, I’aile ajoutee en 1947 est serieusement en- dommagee. L’interieur de ce batiment est en pire etat que I’exterieur. Le plafond du dor- toir s’est ecrase et deux murs se sont ecrou- les. MAINTENANT Les frdes et quelques travailleurs ont deja commence a refaire la beaute de I’avenue Homer Gage. Au printemps on espere re¬ planter d’autres arbres et remettre les 1am- pes. La cloture arrachee, qui ne se voit pas dans la photo, a deja repris sa place. Le dor- toir a repris son activate et dans la chapelle, on achev ' e d’installer un nouvel orgue; seuls les vitraux attendent que Fartiste redonne au sanctuaire cette atmosphere mystique des anciens jours. PAGE 4 JANUARY 1954 IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Nul ne peut imaginer la brutalite d’un vent dechaine: constatez vous-memes I’atro- cite du desastre. La tour de I’ecole s’effon- dra sur une partie du laboratoire et surtout sur la chaufferie; heureusement I’on put ar- rcter a temps un feu qui menagait de se de¬ clarer. Ce qui n’aurait pas ete drole, car a ce moment les secours s’organisaient pour aider les blesses, degager d’autres religieux empri- sonnes sous les debris. Mais malgre cette me¬ nace on vit des religieux risquer leur vie pour sauver les malheureuses victimes in- conscientes. MAINTENANT La partie-arriere de la maison a peu change en apparence. Notez cependant le beau desordre ou s’etalent sur le gazon, de¬ bris de poutres, de portes, de fenetres, tuyaux distordus, caloriferes ... ! Dans la maison, il fallut ouvrir de nouvelles salles de classes pour ariver a satisfaire les besoins d’une ren- tree plus forte a I’Ecole Preparatoire. Et Ton dut meme creer des classes dans les salles de recreations, dans les etudes, a la bibliothe- que et meme dans une salle inferieure du soubassement. AVANT LA TORNADE L’ecole, avant la tornade, se situait sur un magnifique terrain. Nous y apercevions les courts de tennis et de volleyball et plus haut, bailee ou les eleves passaient a I’ombre des arbres quelques moments de loisir. De toutes ces belles choses, bailee est disparue mais on reconstruit les courts de sport. IMMEDIATEMENT APRES Remis de la violente emotion causee par le desastre, les peres, grace a la generosite de bienfaiteurs nombreux, entreprirent la re¬ construction. II fallut enterrer bien des de¬ bris mais ici les masons ont deja commence a remonter les murs. MAINTENANT Decembre 1953! Les travailleurs achevent le dehors de cet enorme edifice. La maison est modernisee en grande partie. La croix se trouve maintenant enchassee dans un des murs de la tour. Cette tour presente des li- gnes plus simples mais plus vigoureuses que les anciennes qui paraissaient d’ailleurs tres elegantes. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 5 1— Oh Mein Papa 2— Stranger in Paradise 3— Rags to Riches 4— Changing Partners 5— Heart of My Heart 6— Ebb Tide 7— You, You, You 8— Bimbo 9— Ricochet 10—To Be Alone Our second poll for the most popular songs in the school, has once again shown that Assumption’s student body has a fine taste for music. This fact is attested by the sound variety of songs in the top ten. This issue’s list is well proportioned with slow, dreamy melodies, as well as brisk, robust tunes. But one noteworthy fact is that the stu¬ dents’ preference seems to be toward the slow type of music. If you will notice, the first four songs in the poll are rather quiet. “Oh Mein Papa” literally ran away with everyone’s votes. Tony Bennett gained both second and third place honors ... a tribute to his fine singing style. A few prospective hits seem to be “To Be Alone” and “Bimbo”. Both are gaining rapidly in popularity. —Raymond Haling ’54 LA SYNTAXE Un an passe depuis que la classe de Syn- taxe a fait sa premiere entree a cette ecole: que d’amis n’avons-nous pas trouves parmi eux! par combien de victoires au ping-pong ne les avons-nous pas domines! et quel ecra- sement en regie nous leur avons donne dans ces fameux combats de neige! Cependant je veux ecrire sur ceux dont nous parlons le plus souvent. Citons d’abord Richard Picard, le genie de la Syntaxe qui regoit des notes qui sur- prennent meme les professeurs. Ainsi le pere Gilbert, maitre toujours en eveil, s’apercevant qu’au fond de la classe on etait bien distrait demanda soudain: “Richard, le sens precis de “quidam” s’il vous plait?” Et sans aucune hesitation Ri¬ chard repondit: “Une pcrsonne connue de I’auteur et in- connue du lecteur”. Preuve que notre person- nage est toujours sur le “qui suive” meme quand il feint de s’amuser. Voici, maintenant, Maurice Morin le “Bugs Bunny” de I’Assomption. Joueur de cartes, d’echccs, de basketball, de ping-pong; car cet empereur de la salle de recreation a bien des cordes a son arc. C’est le grand chef; vous le voyez souvent hurler ses con- seils aux joueurs de cartes. De plus, malgre sa petite taille il contribue beaucoup au suc- ces de son equipe de basketball. En resume, c’est I’exemplaire meme de la vie ardente. Ce serait dommage d’oublier les vrais a- thletes de notre ecole qui font partie de cette classe car Bertrand Bolduc, Emile Trahan et Pierre Marceau sont membres de la “varsity”. Et de tons les joueurs, meme les plus regu- liers, seuls ces trois-ci atteignent une hauteur de six pieds. Mais attendez qu’ils soient en Versification et vous les jugerez! Enfin signalons Peter Lefty Radna; bon gars au physique musculeux dont la person- nalite est comique. Vous I’avez deja vu, alors qu’il se presentait aux jeux de basketball ha- bille de fagon a eblouir 1’assistance. Mais loin de nous le desir meme de suggerer qu’il y va pour voir les “cheer leaders”. Non! Ce serait ridicule! Eh bien les voila, les objets de nos conver¬ sations? Ceux qui donnent a la classe de Syntaxe sa bonne renommee. —Charles Paquette ’55 Finance Workshop Plans for the financing of additional workshops got underway last November when the Junior Class enthusiastically voted Rob¬ ert Dumouchel as Finance Director. The elections were supervised by Father Edgar who calmly opened the meeting by urging everyone to vote wisely. Immediately after this, nominations were received from the floor. Four names were submitted: Rob¬ ert Dumouchel, Raymond Asselin, Leo Cour- noyer, and Denis Roy. Before the contest gained considerable momentum, the latter two withdrew from the race. The culminat¬ ing point was reached when, at the tenth ballot, Raymond Asselin renounced his can¬ didacy in favor of Robert Dumouchel. As of now, this student project has done favorably well. Books, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and jewelry have substan¬ tiated the means for collecting money. A profit exceeding $1,000 has already been reaped. When Bob is asked to comment on this, he modestly replies: “This is but a small beginning. We intend to use other means also”. The whole student body partakes in this school activity under the leadership of Du¬ mouchel and his newly appointed collabo¬ rator Maurice Brassard. To assure maximum success, each class is to be divided into groups of equal denomination. A specified number of the Finance Workshopists will head each group. The group leaders are Ronald Turgeon, Frederic Dupre, Pierre Pel¬ letier, Raymond Asselin, Normand Paulhus, Leo Cournoyer, Normand Balthazar, Denis Roy, Raymond Durocher, Roland Noel, John L. Sullivan, John Pierce, Edward Aubrey, Donat Desrosiers, Pierre Gagnon, Maurice Morin, and Robert Turgeon. A lot of good has come from this organi¬ zation. Thanks to financial assistance, new singing books have been procured for the Glee Club. Plaster models are now available for the ardent followers of the Drawing Workshop. Over 25 albums of classical rec¬ ords help furnish the French Club. You will witness a great deal more as plans for the future become realities. —Raymond Durocher ’55 Christmas Party The Christmas Party held on December 16, 1953, having as Master of Ceremonies Paul Archambault, was the best ever held at Assumption. The Party had all the top en¬ tertainers in Show Business here at the Prep. All preparations were under the leadership of “Browski” Brassard and his assistant Geor¬ ge Gemme. The two very original plays, “Noel chez I’artiste” and “Christmas Vacations” were written by Mr. Richard Fortin and Mr. Ed¬ mund Brunelle. Both pointed out that it is more blessed to give than to receive. They were greatly appreciated by all students. For the first time in at least four years the Party had a top dancing number. Appearing for the first time before the student body, Robert Senatro, in the opinion of all, made a great hit. Brother Roger, by popular re¬ quest, returned to demonstrate his skill with the accordion. The following day the Se¬ niors were saying that the reading of Saint Luke’s Gospel by the Master of Ceremonies was what reminded everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. The background mu¬ sic was provided by the Senior Quartet. According to all students the most popular part of the show was “Santa’s Presents”. Not only the outstanding students were presented with gifts but a most popular professor who, for some reason or another, received a red star. Then the Junior group sang the “Junior Novelty Song” and the “Three Sharps and a Flat” sang “Heart of My Heart”. Every¬ one was literally rolling in the aisles when these two acts were performed The Glee Club under the direction of Fr. Ulric opened the evening’s entertainment by singing songs appropriate to the occasion. They were: “Dans Une Pauvre Etable”, “Jingle Bells” and “The Road is Calling”. Among the singers, Ronnie Trudeau re¬ appeared before the students to sing “Ebb Tide” and “Stranger in Paradise”, while Phil Halloran, a beginner here at the Prep, delivered “My Best To You” and “Grand Night for Singing”. Two boys made their debut that night, “Digger” Noel and Norm D’Amours sang “Bass Viol” and “Pretend” respectively. All accompaniment was by Fr. Ulric. —Ronald Turgeon ’54 HERITAGE FACULTY ADVISORS Rev. John Gaudet, A. A. Rev. Etienne Aubert, A. A. Rev. Ulric Charpentier, A. A. Editor-In-Chief.Richard Brunelle Assistant Editor.Raymond Haling Business Manager.Bertrand Lemieux French Editor.Paul Archambault English Editor.Norman Sauve Feature Editor.George BonnIcI Sports Editor.Normand Gaudrault .Student Photographer.Ronald Trudeau Official Photographers.Loring Studios PAGE 6 JANUARY 1954 Bonjour a tous! Si vous avez I’inipression, mes amis, que ces deux mois derniers se sont passes tranquillement, et paisiblement, chan- gez vite d’opinion. Car on me raconte des fails bizarres, des evenements mysterieux, des situations amusantes ... Mais pourquoi en parler? Patience, je vous en raconterai quel- ques-uns. “Qu’y a-t-il” se demande le moniteur Ed¬ mond Brunelle? “Suis-je devenu fou: ou mon dortoir (111) se transforme-t-il vraiment en jungle?” Car que voyait-il devant ses yeux sinon I’ardent aventurier Richard Loranger qui tenait dans sa main une enorme couleu- vre “vivante”. Heureusement, ce n’etait qu’une des distractions nombreuses de cet enfant terrible qui s’efforce sans cesse de Je¬ ter I’epouvante parmi ses confreres. Quoi? A t-on vraiment change la fagon de faire, ou quelques eleves se sont-ils sentis emportes par leur sentiment de charite? En tous cas, que s’est-il passe le dimanche ou certains Versificateurs (que je ne nomme pas, car ce serait manquer a la charite) se deciderent de faire la collecte a la Messe? Eh, les gars! etait-ce pour la reconstruction de votre college que vous avez fait cela? Ou etait-ce pour embeter encore une fois nos chers moniteurs? Nos voeux les plus sinceres a Claude Bru¬ nelle, qui, m’informe-t-on, celebra au mois de decembre son anniversaire de naissance. Etait-ce seize ans, Claude, ou quinze? A vrai dire, tu n’avais pas Pair trop content quand tes amis te souhaiterenx me bonne fete? Je tremble d’effroi les gars, en vous an- non ant cette nouvelle: la contrebande hu- maine se pratique dans cette institution! II y a parmi les rangs des Methodistes, des ban¬ dits qui reussissent par quelque tour de force a se faufiler gratis aux parties de basketball! Et le grand detective D. D. se trouve comple- tement efface devant ce brigandage. Les trouvera-t-il? ? ? —Jean Lenalf The UN at Assumption Perhaps you have notic ed that a consider¬ able number of boys from different countries have arrived at Assumption, in the past three years. This “international group” may well be called “The United Nations”. This “United Nations” already numbers eight members from five different coun¬ tries: Venezuela, . ruba, France, Canada and Mexico. Two of these boys represent Venezuela: Paul and Urbano de Winter, fourteen and thirteen years old respectively. Paul and Ur¬ bano are very well known for their friendly character and their polyglottal abilities. They plan to finish their Prep School education at .Assumption. We also have another representative from South .America. lie comes from a small but a very picturesque island called Aruba. He is a great dancer; you have a chance to see him everyday. Just take a peek in the Senior “rec hall” and look for a “guy” who keeps time to hit-tunes with his entire body. That’s our .Aruban representative: Augustin Assing. His ultimate hope is to become an engineer. Just now he wants to improve his English and French. Our fourth member is a small boy, four¬ teen years old, from Canada, named Denis d’Amour. He arrived at this school last fall. Having no knowledge of English when he reached the United States he already speaks it fluently. His main purpose in coming here is to become an Assumptionist priest. Our next member is Jacques Ponsart, also a small fourteen years old “kid” from Fran¬ ce. Although he is small he speaks both, English and French, fluently. His object in coming here is to prepare himself for Col¬ lege. Finally we have three representatives from Mexico City. Manuel and Agustin Espinosa. Manuel has come here to perfect his know¬ ledge of the English language, since this will help him a great deal in his future law ca¬ reer in Mexico. Agustin, his brother, (an¬ other great dancer) arrived here last fall with the intention of studying the English lan¬ guage and preparing himself to become an architect. His progress in English has been most satisfactory. From Mexico City also comes the writer of this article, Hector Gomez. Having learned of Assumption Prep School through the Assumptionist Fathers who have a shrine near his home, he came here three years ago with the intention of becoming an Assump¬ tionist priest, So there you have our “United Nations” at Assumption. If the ones on the East River in Manhattan get along as we do, they would no longer have world shattering problems to solve. —Hector Gomez ’54 NEWS BRIEFS On January 12, 1954, the students here at Assumption Prep, were asked to open their hearts to the Crusade of Communions for priests. Thus, they were to offer some of their future Communions for the benefit of the Church hierarchy and our future priests. As a result, 8,526 such promises were made. Truly a great characteristic of the students’ generosity is made manifest. Robert Dumouchel, class of ’55, was re¬ cently appointed .Assumption correspondent for the Worcester Sunday Telegram. His job is to write about the activities which .shall be witnessed here at Assumption. Havdng such a responsibility, it is evident that Bob’s am¬ bition as a journalist is well on its way to realism. IN MEMORIAM Nous sollicitons vos prieres pour le repos de Tame de M. MoTse Desautels, decede a Bur¬ lington, Vt., le 2 janvier. M. Desautels est le pere du Rev. Pere Armand, superieur de la maison. Une grand ' messe de requiem offerte par les eleves, fut chantee pour lui vendredi le 22 janvier. AROUND THE CAMPUS This is a warning to any mice who can read. George “Pussy-foot” Gemme has de¬ cided to become a big game hunter. His motto, “No rat, too far, no skin, too thin.” Thus far, he has netted 3 trophies for his den. It’s safer to keep the traps shut. If you are trampled by a crowd of wild freshmen suddenly stampeding, the cause is probably Father Roger. He happens to be very handy with the leather (strap). Notice how carefully some “targets” sit down. When there were a few days of heavy snow last month, a distinguished group of students were walking around with big smiles. Who were they? .... Of course, they were our school’s Maine-iacs. Doesn’t it feel just like home? From your stories, there certainly is a lot of shoveling. One of the freshmen (Anon E. Moose) noticed that the workmen were really work¬ ing. When queried as to what could be the reason for this sudden change, he replied: “Father Amarin must be taking down their names”. There is a sophomore who is running an escort service for the lov ' ely maidens who attend our basketball games. It seems to be a thriving business. I wonder if this charm he possesses is contagious. I would like to get sick. For an educational study of character (s), step into the senior rec-hall during one of the recreations and watch Willie Surette, the ex¬ pert station changer. If you like to hear por¬ tions of the popular songs, stay for his dial jockeying. His specialties are the mambo and the creep. New Year’s Eve, a night of gayety, cele¬ bration, and a joyous reception of the New ATar. If you do not believe me, ask the bas¬ ketball players for their opinions on the sub¬ ject, or don’t you think that washing the gym floor is a gay celebration of a joyous occasion. .At least you stayed out of trouble. — U. Didit IN MEMORIAM Nous recommandons a vos prieres le repos de I ' ame de M. Frank Roy de Rochester, N.- H., grand-pere de Robert et de Richard Roy, eleves de Methode; il fut inhume le 6 de¬ cembre. La distance empeche une delegation de I ' ecole preparatoire. We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. Harry Jones of Worcester, Mass., who died in Boston on January 15. Mr. Jones is the father of Allyn Jones of the Freshman D class. JANUARY 1954 PAGE 7 Assumption 55—Holy Family 47 in the season ' s opener, the Blue and White handily defeated Holy Family of New Bed¬ ford. The starting five piled up a comfortable 17 point lead after three periods of play, and then the second string was allowed to protect it. Playing well defensively, these future starters held the lead, and the game came to an end with the Prep in a 55-47 lead. Joey Bouchard, with his superb shooting, racked up 29 points, while Dick Loranger cleared the boards. Assumption not only received a victory but also a sum of money from this benefit game. Assumption 53—Woonsocket 24 A smoothly operating Blue and White squad invaded the Woonsocket High gym In the second Assumption benefit game of the year. Having scored enough points at halftime to win, the starters were given another rest. This time, the subs with Chico Chabot looping in nine points in the final period, added to the lead entrusted to them by the starters. Joey Bouchard and Bobby Roy with 15 and 9 points respectively led In team scoring. Assumption 47—David Prouty 34 Spencer was the site of the next game. The Little Greyhounds started off slowly and found themselves In a tie game as the first quarter ended. However, the Blue and White defense tightened considerably In the second period and the Prep forged ahead to a 28-18 lead at halftime. From then on, it was smooth sailing with a good part of the varsity reserves active¬ ly participating in the game. Dick Loranger came through with 19 points and Jean Brodeur with I I. Both also played an active part in the defensive half of the game. Assumption 46—North 56 Looking forward to their fourth consecutive win, the Little Greyhounds played host to a favored North High. Against deadly outside shooting, the Prep offered the fast break and other speedy plays. The game progressed rapid¬ ly with neither side holding any kind of substan¬ tial lead. For three quarters, the Blue and White kept pace with the Polar Bears who led 44-40 at the end of that period. However, with several key players lost via the foul route in the last quarter. Assumption could not hold and North finally won by a 56-46 score. Joey Bouchard ' s driving layups which netted 15 points In the third quarter and 25 for the game, and Ace Roy ' s defensive work kept the Prep in serious contention throughout the game. Assumption 55—Trade 53 The Blue and White next visited the Trade gym for an encounter with the highly confident Mechanics. This highly thrilling game came to a hectic conclusion In the second overtime pe¬ riod. The Prep maintained a narrow lead through the better part of the game, only to have Trade tie the score In the waning seconds of play. Then began a three minute overtime period which saw each team score a basket. However, In the ensuing sudden death period. Joey Bouchard scored two foul shots to terminate this exciting game. Assumption 40—St. Peter ' s 49 Playing at South gym in the last game be¬ fore the holidays, the Prep lost to a determined St. Peter ' s squad. Within the first minute of play. It became evident that Assumption would have an off night, an event which plagues each team at least once a year. However, the doggedly stubborn Greyhounds trailed only by two points at the end of three quarters. However, in the final stanza, four of the starters were lost by virtue of fouls and St. Peter ' s enlarged its lead to nine points as the final whistle blew. It was in this quarter that Bobby Roy showed his ability as play-maker, and in the meantime he collected 8 points for the night, a total topped only by Dick Loranger ' s 19 points. Assumption 78—Notre Dame 3 I The Greyhounds started the year with a bang as they easily rolled over Notre Dame of South- bridge by a whooping 78-31 margin. Each var¬ sity player actively participated in the game and only one failed to score. The points were evenly divided among the players. Chiko Chabot came out on top with 13 points, while sophomore Emile Trahan followed closely with 12. Dick Brodeur and Dick Loranger had little trouble in cleaning both boards with great ef¬ ficiency. Assumption 44—St. John ' s 58 In the annual battle of David and Goliath, the determined Greyhounds lost to a highly fa¬ vored Pioneer team by a 58-44 score. As usual the Preps got off to a fast start with Joey Bou¬ chard doing the scoring. The St. John ' s players could not hit the basket with any regularity in the first quarter, but nevertheless they led 12- I I at the end of that period. The second quarter ruined the Blue and White ' s chances as, again and again, a deadly outside shot found the mark. Assumption was outscored 21-8 in that quarter and trailed 33- 19 at the half. The Greyhound defense strength¬ ened In the second half and the teams each scored 25 points in the remainder of the game. Joey Bouchard with 16 points and Jean Bro¬ deur with 9 points led in scoring while Dick Loranger and Ace Roy made valiant efforts at snatching rebounds from the much taller Pioneers. Assumption 34—Bartlett 3 I Looking for Its sixth victory, an Assumption Prep aggregation eked out a 34-31 victory over a Bartlett High squad. Defense played the ma¬ jor part In the game, and the low score pays credit to the defense of each team. However, the Blue and White, by dint of superior ball- handling, were able to hold the lead during the first three quarters. In the final period the lead changed hands often and v ith three minutes to go, Bartlett led by two. The Prep tied the score by virtue of Bobby Roy ' s driving layup, and then Joey Bouchard hit on two foul tries to clinch the game for the Little Greyhounds. Assumption 50—Commerce 62 On its second invasion of the South High gym, the Prep lost to a highly confident Com¬ merce team by a 62-50 score. In the first quarter Bob Roy kept the Blue and White in close con¬ tention as he racked up half of the Prep ' s points. With the second period went the hopes of the Preps as they were outscored 18-10 main¬ ly through the help of superior height. Playing heads up ball in the third quarter, the team managed, by a valiant effort, to out- score Commerce. Nevertheless, the opposing team came roaring back with 18 points in the final stanza to handily win by a 62-50 margin. Sparkling in Assumption ' s offense was Joey Bouchard who looped in 18 points. INTRAMURAL SCOOPS Class games thus far have provided much interest as well as fine basketball. The boys have been going all out to bring victory for their team and prestige to their class. In the junior league, Sophomore A is presently setting the pace pursued closely by a fine Freshman C team. Morin and Bail- largeon lead their respective fives with their ‘heads up’ play. Frosh A has two fine pros¬ pects in Jette and Bob Bourque. The Senior league finds the Senior A class in first place with a 12-1 record to boast of. Having won 8 of 12 games, Junior B is runner-up. Outstanding in the league to this stage have been George Bonnici with 120 points and Leo Miller with 78. In Gerry Levesque, Junior B certainly has a fine ball- handler under contract. A1 Daniels and Ray Haling have proved themselves to be very competent coaches right along. However, whatever the outcome or who¬ ever the high scorer, a good spirit prevails. It is manifested by the fight and determina¬ tion which characterizes every game. Keep it up boys! Which class will cop the championship? —Norman Gaudrault ’54 PAGE 8 JANUARY 1954 HERITAGE VOL. IV Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, Mass., May 1954 No. 3 TOURNAMENT SEES ASSUMPTION NOSED OUT IN FINALS From March 5 to 13, the Assumption gym was the scene of the eighth annual As¬ sumption College Invitation Tournament. The cream of the crop from surrounding I I Buildings fo be Erected tor Assumption Assumption College recently announced its plans to erect 11 buildings on its new 95 acre campus on Salisbury St. in Worcester. The whole project will take approximately 25 to 30 years to complete. Construction work is scheduled to begin next summer on a combination dormitory and classroom building and a science build¬ ing. The dormitory will accommodate 250 students and will have a chapel, while the science building will house modern laborato¬ ries and classrooms for sciences and mathe¬ matics and a lecture room that will seat 180 students. Both buildings will be built at an estimated cost of $1,600,000. The next buildings to be erected will pro¬ bably be a convent for the Antonian Sisters and a combination library and French foyer, tentatively referred to as “La Maison Fran- Qaise”. As soon as expenses can be met and demand calls for greater expansion of faci¬ lities, there will be a faculty residence, a gymnasium and field house, a dining hall, another dormitory, an administration and classroom building, and an auditorium and a chapel. YOU ' VE GOT TO BE A FOOTBALL HERO Overwhelming applause greeted Peter Pel¬ letier on February 12, at the weekly assem¬ bly in the Gymnasium when Messrs. Marcel¬ lo and Woods, representatives of the Wor¬ cester newspaper and radio station respec¬ tively, awarded him a plaque for being se¬ lected a member of the All-City second Football Team. Pete, the firm and deep rooted guard, is only fifteen years old, and a member of the junior class. In the Assumption-Classical clash, he strained his back; therefore he was forced to discontinue playing. Nevertheless, he had gained enough recognition in pre¬ vious games for the second team choice. After ceremonies all was congratulations for Peter; but real appreciation of a hero lies in the traditional cheer given by the boys in refectory. Pete received a loud Cha-Hee. —Charles Paquette ’55 “Pete” receives his football trophy. Un programme d ' Orlen+ation inaugure Au retour de nos vacances des examens semestriels, le Rev. Pere Edgar nous fit con- naltre ses vues sur un programme nouveau, celui de I’orientation. D’apres ce plan, il y a beaucoup a gagner pour I’etudiant, les prefets et les professeurs. Chaque classe serait divisee en groupe de dix a quinze etudiants sous la responsabilite d’un conseiller, soit la ' ique soit pretre a qui les etudiants pourraient dire ce qu’ils aiment ou ce qu’ils n’aiment pas dans leurs etudes, leurs professeurs ou meme parler des autres pro- blemes de chaque jour. Le conseiller a son tour pourrait transmettre aux professeurs les difficultes des etudiants. Cette information pourrait aussi aider le prefet a mieux com- prendre I’enfant et a mieux le connaitre. Non seulement I’eleve peut ainsi deman- der conseil sur ses preoccupations actuelles mais encore sur celles de son avenir. Comment choisir sa carriere, quels cours suivre I’annee suivante? Les professeurs furent cent pour cent en faveur de ce programme et les eleves s’y en- gagerent avec tout leur serieux. C’est un au¬ tre temoignage du grand interet que le Pere Edgar porte a ses eleves. —Pierre Pelletier ’55 LE REV. P. BOURDEAU PRECHE LA RETRAITE Notre retraite annuelle eut lieu au com¬ mencement du second semestre. Ce fut, a beaucoup de points de vue, la plus inoublia- ble de notre sejour a I’Assomption. Notre predicateur, le Rev. Pere Bourdeau, pere Mariste de Woonsocket, nous rappela, sous une forme debordante de simplicite, no¬ tre destinee surnaturelle, ainsi que les moyens ordinaires et extraordinaires de I’atteindre. Le Pere se montra predicateur sincere et zcle. L’ouverture eut lieu le 4 fevrier au soir; deux jours, ensuite, de priere, de conferences et de lectures spirituelles; enfin la cloture du samedi matin, 7 fevrier. Parmi les divers sujets que nous presenta le Pere Bourdeau, nous trouvons les sui- vants: la priere, les sacrements, les comman- dements, et le besoin de vocations religieu- ses. Le R. P. Arthur Clermont prcchait simul- tanement aux plus jeunes qui nous etaient venus sans savoir le Frangais. Son audience, dit-on, s’accrut de jour en jour — ce qui n’est pas etonnant, lorsque nous connaissons son habilete et sa parole facile. areas competed to take home the highly sought championship trophy. As it turned out, the “Prep-sters” were slated to go against Mount St. Charles from Woonsocket, R. 1. Sunday the 7. In this game, it was Assumption’s task to stop high-scoring Lionel Jenkins and this they did sufficiently well enough to grasp the opening round of the tourney, 51-46. Joey Bouchard set the pace for the Grey¬ hounds with 18 points while Roy’s deft ball¬ handling kept “Pierre” in possession of the ball at crucial moments and made possible the easy basket. In the semi-finals, it was the unsung main¬ stays of the Blue and White that overpowered Keith Academy from Lowell. Dick Roy’s sen¬ sational outside shooting and Chico Chabot’s variety of jumps, drives, and pushes led the A’s to victory over a stubborn foe. The out¬ come of this contest was not decided until the last few minutes when Chabot’s spurt crushed Keith’s hopes and put Assumption in the finals, 45-40. The championship game saw two W ' or- cester teams battling it out. During the regu¬ lar season, St. Stephen’s had downed As¬ sumption by 9 points 61-52, but the sailing was not as smooth in the finals. Neither team could build a sizeable lead at any point during the game. The play was deliberate and cautious. At halftime, the “Stevedores” held the upper hand by the slim margin of 3 points, 21-18. (continued on page 8) Joey Bouchard gets an all-star trophy. Nos Salles de Recreation Etudiants, seriez-vous contents de faire visiter nos salles de recreation a une de vos amies? Serait-ce avec un senti¬ ment de fierte? ou le rouge de la honte ne monterait-il pas a votre visage? L’on dit que le caractere d’un homme pent se juger d’apres sa proprete. II doit en etre ainsi pour le caractere d’une classe, que Ton pent juger d’apres la proprete des salles de recreation. N’est-ce pas en cet endroit que vous vous reunissez en groupe? Vous y passez une bonne partie de votre temps. La salle vous appartient. Vous etes respon- sables de sa tenue. C’est done un endroit ou le jugement jouera en faveur ou en defaveur de la classe en general. Une salle mal tenue, couverte de papiers, de bouts de cigarettes et d’autres saletes, indique une classe lache, desordonnee, peu soucieuse de sa reputation. Disons, tout court, que pareille salle reflete I’espi ' it d’une classe et qu’elle ne fait aucune- ment honneur a I’individu. Cela devrait degouter un jeune homme qui se respecte de voir une salle malpropre, de devoir y passer ses recrea¬ tions. II est vrai, toutefois, que Ton se trouve en face de quelqu’individu obstine, qui se moque de tout: triste exem- ple d’un type qu’il ne faut pas suivre; au contraire, arretez- le, essayez de le changer en y apportant vous-meme le bon exemple de la proprete. Et alors, qui en profitera, de cette proprete? Vous-me¬ me, d’abord, en aurez des benefices. Votre fierte en sera plus grande, vous prendrez plaisir a vous y rassembler et vous n’aurez pas honte d’y recevoir des etrangers. Les autres aussi en profiteront. Ils se formeront une bonne opinion de votre classe, et vous y gagnerez leur confiance. Tout a gagner, rien a perdre par la proprete. —Bertrand Lemieux ’54 II Faut de la Responsabilite Un certain groupe qui occupe une de nos nouvelles sal¬ les de classe a rccemment etabli une sorte de “Constitution de Classe”. — Et il y a vraiment de quoi attirer notre admi¬ ration, puisque c’est de I’esprit de classe que pratiquent ces eleves. Par curiosite, penetrons dans cette classe pour observer ce qui se passe dans une de leurs assemblees. “Chers confreres”, proclame le president de classe d’un ton severe, “Un de ces pupitres nouveaux a ete egratigne par un eleve negligent! C’est une action sotte de sa part, car nous sommes une des seules classes a posseder de ces pupitres qui ont ete nouvellement acquis. Ils nous ont ete donnes en tres bonne condition. On les a mis a notre dispo¬ sition parce qu’on estime que notre groupe est assez intelli¬ gent pour prendre soin de ces meubles. — L’eleve qui a sculpte ses initiales sur la surface lisse de son bureau a fait tort a notre bonne reputation!”. Les gars murmurent d’assentisement et insistent pour que Ton prenne des mesures afin d’eviter une telle depreda¬ tion a I’avenir. “C’est bien” dit le president. “A I’avenir, une telle in¬ fraction exigera que le coupable paye une amende de cinquante sous a notre tresorier de classe”. — Les eleves sont tous d’accord et une nouvelle loi s’ajoute a leur cons¬ titution. Cet exemple d’esprit de classe s’exerce a propos d’une chose assez legere, au dire de plusieurs. Toutefois le soin que ces eleves prendront de leur classe refletera leur caractere, et leur vaudra de la part des autres beaucoup plus d’estime. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 Classical vs. Pops If on a Wednesday afternoon, you happened to drop in the French Club room, the first thing that you would notice, would be the sound of “long-hair” music. But before you turn your nose up, and quietly tip-toe out of the door, take a quick look around the room. You will see the con¬ tented faces of your classmates, enjoying one of the finest pleasures that exist, — good music. Yes, hard it is to believe, they are getting more enjoy¬ ment out of classical music than most people get out of popular songs. Now, thanks to Fr. Edgar’s newly initiated Music Appreciation Workshop, anyone can come to ap¬ preciate good music. All it takes is a little patience; and, before you know it, you will be gratified to find, like so many others, that the more you listen, the more you enjoy. Certainly, Father Edgar is to be thanked. For he has opened up a horizon for us that will give us enjoyment for the rest of our lives. —Raymond Haling ’54 C ' EST MIEUX AU DEHORS Dans un des articles de fond du dernier numero de I’Heritage on fit remarquer qu’il existe a I’Assomption des impolis a table. Cependant, il se pourrait bien que I’atmosphere presque familiale de cette ecole porte un peu a un tel relachement dans nos manieres. Pour mieux nous juger, il faudrait se renseigner a I’exterieur. Et a quelle meilleure place que le “Queenie’s”? Ce petit restaurant est un des plus populaires rendez-vous des eleves. Les mercredi, samedi ou dimanche, on y voit des eleves qui vont manger de ces preparations qui mettent le “Queenie’s” a I’honneur. Et, pense-t-on, au “Queenie’s” que les eleves de I’As- somption manquent de savoir-vivre? “Mais non!” a dit le patron du restaurant. “Les gars de I’Assomption sont les mieux eleves de tous les jeunes gens de ma clientele”. Quel beau temoignage! C’est un fait digne d’admiration que le gerant du “Queenie’s” ait pu nous faire un tel com¬ pliment. Et de plus, cette parole fait penser que partout ou va cjuelqu’eleve de I’Assomption sur les autobus, aux parties de sport, aux theatres, en ville — il se dit: “Les gars qui se conduisent le mieux sont les gars de I’Assomption!” —John Sullivan ’55 PAGE 2 MAY 1954 Juvenal Never Saw This One Have you noticed lately that members of the faculty seem to avoid you? Are you a student whom teachers dis¬ like to be with? When a teacher sees you coming, does he pull up his cowl, and begin to recite his office with unac¬ customed fervor? If so, it may be because you don’t use Mennen’s after-shave lotion; then again, it may be because you don’t polish your teeth every morning with the right brand of chlorophyll toothpaste. But more probably, it’s because you’re a member of that queer bird family (genus dorsocussor) known vulgarly as the Common Backslapper. This bird, a “rare avis in terris” indeed, preys on teachers. It usually swoops down suddenly on its unsuspecting victim, emitting all the while a shrill cry which much resembles the victim’s nickname. The creature annihilates its prey with a devastating slap on the back, and zooms off, leaving cons¬ ternation and dismay behind it. Usually the only remedy for this bird is a very close wing-clipping, and exercises in dictionary copying to relieve tension in the back slapping member. However, there is an easier way. If the Backslapper is caught very young, it can be rendered quite harmless, and may even become a benefit to the school. So what do you say, boys? Do you see any Backslapper feathers growing? If so, pluck them out at once; they’re dangerous. — Joli7i Pierce ’55 Let ' s Follow-up Our Set Shots The score is tied, the gym is packed, and the crowd is tense. There are only a few seconds left in the game. As¬ sumption has the ball. A set-shot ... SWISH ... —• And the victoiy is ours. Now, the scene is changed to the day after the game. A typical Assumption student has just bought a candy bar. Still dreaming about the previous night’s electrifying game, he crumples the wrapper in his hand, sights a waste-paper basket in a distant corner, takes aim, and shoots. But the familiar ‘swish’ never reaches his ears, for his shot does not reach the basket. And, at the end of the day, the surroundings of practically every waste-paper basket in the school are littered with crumpled paper. — Missed ‘set-shots’! Anyone who watches a basketball game closely will note that the good players “follow-up” their set-shots, so that, if they miss, they may retrieve the ball and score a “lay-up”. Yes, by the same token, those littered papers could very easily be converted into easy “lay-ups”. —Raymond Haling ’54 Yearbooks are on Sale Please notify Bertrand Lemieux ' 54 or Richard Brunelle ' 54 before June I I Price $5.00 Delivery Sept. 12 _ Dear Father Durant, I don’t want to rub it in, but wasn ' t last night ' s game terrific? I’m sure everyone at St. Stephen’s feels the way I do. If we had lost to Assumption it couldn’t have been to a better team. In fact for a while I thought we had lost. The tournament was marvelous right down the line, thanks, of course, to the priests of Assumption. May I say, that it will remain as one of the cherished memories of my Senior year in high school. Good luck to you and your swell team. Father, and better luck next year. Sincerely yours, Joan Creighton Co-captain of St. Stephen’s Cheerleaders. Spring Fever Got You Too?! Hey fellows, take is easy! it’s spring. Haven’t you seen the red robin bobbin’ round? It’s baseball season again .... it’s time for track .... tennis .... volleyball .... Get outside and park yourself under some shady tree (if you can find one left, on this campus! ! !), relax .... and listen to the Yankees wallop those Red Sox. They’re ‘hot’ again this year. Have you ever noticed what a perfect topic “Spring” is for a composition? You describe it as “That time of the year when a guy just can’t help but feel his heart swelling within him, because the whole wide world is coming out of itself once more”. During classes and study periods you sit back .... look out the window at the new young season, and you heave a sigh of complaint because you can’t get to take advantage of it. But boy-o-boy! ! ! During recreations, it’s way too nice outside to stay cooped up in the “dull atmosphere” of a study hall. You get out and .... enjoy yourself (but maybe it’s not as late as you think)! Oh yes .... studies? ? ? Well .... you know how it is. — Spring is the time when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of baseball and .... other distractions. Latin? Oh no! ! ! “That’s for rainy days”. BUT what happens if it doesn’t rain very often. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 Are you anxious to win a letter? Here ' s how. ' Varsity letters shall be awarded on the coach’s recom¬ mendation. The coach will submit a list of those who have fulfilled the following requirements: a) in football—one full game played b) in basketball—one full game played c) in baseball—one full game played d) in tennis—one-third of the available points made: one point for a singles match, one point for a doubles match. e) in track—the best man or men in each event (this being detennined by the results ob¬ tained and by the coach’s recom¬ mendation); other letters given on the coach’s recommendation. MAY 1954 PAGE 3 The Glee Club at practice. Jubilee Trail I ' his jubilee year saw the Preparatory School materially recover from its near fatal twister bombardment bringing in the wake of recovery an additional trainload of practical curricular opportunities providing us material to expand our academic pursuits. As soon as we heard the sound of the Anniversary Train plowing through the old program, the Glee Club hurried to unload its share of the cargo. The determined father Ulric Charpentier became our leader. Our first appearance this year was at the Christmas party where, being convinced that people would rather hear a song than listen to a sermon, we sang a few songs. Mr. Galipeau found it a pleasure to join “Ricky” during the second semester to assist him in the direction of the operetta: “The Vagabonds”. This was but part of the shipment on the Anniversary Train. As we were walking by the pullman car someone suddenly tripped on a package marked: “For some arti¬ culate students”. We opened it up and much to our surprise we finally had that long wanted official Debating Club. On this anniversary year the joyful members of the Dramatics Group found new spirit. The “Little Genesians” were well on the Jubilee Trail as they skillfully staged Mor- land’s: “Because Their Hearts Were Pure”. Our able direc¬ tor, the Reverend Richard Richards commented in the costume room after the play: “We didn’t make much money but we had a lot of fun doing i t.” They have neither age nor time to practice the art of love but the love of art is firmly rooted in our artisans’ minds. This demonstrates itself as the Art Workshop under the guidance of Bro. John became a success. By combining tools and materials with brains and skill our apprentice sculptors, painters, and architects, or model car builders turned out appealing pieces. Who knows, we might some day be flying in space with an “Assumption Jubilee Ship” .... and quo vadis? “Take my hand; I’m a stranger at Assumption”, sug¬ gested the art which makes a man light on his feet . dancing. As the Seniors eagerly accepted the invitation, this graceful social art workshop has finally tiptoed into our program wearing its Golden slippers and singing: “Take my hand. I’m a stranger no more.” PAGE 4 MAY 1954 Toujours de Quoi Faire ETUDE Sans doute y en a-t-il parmi vons, lecteurs, qui ont pour du mot “etude” et de tous ses derives. Peut-ctre avec raison! Le nombre ctonnant de cinq etudes par jour, devouees ex- clusivement aux lemons et aux devoirs, marque de sa monoto- nie les lundis, mardis, jeudis, et vendredis. Heureusement les mercredis, samedis et dimanches apportent quelques adou- ci.ssements a cette cadence trop rcguliere. Mais ce n’est pas temps perdu, car nous pouvons occuper ces heures de re- lachc a des travaux varies selon nos gouts. CHAPELLE Outre les etudes, la sanctification de nos ames est une .source de preoccupation. Chaque matin dans la chapelle du Christ-Roi se deroule le sacrifice incomparable de la messe. C’est la qu’on puise dans la sainte communion les forces requises pour mener une vie plus chretienne. A la tombee de la nuit, nous retournons a la chapelle pour nous rejouir une derniere fois de la sainte presence de notre grand Ami avant de prendre un repos merite. CERCLE ERANCAIS Le Cercle Frangais, institue par le Pere Armand, realise un succes magnifique sous la presidence de Raymond Asse- fin. Les partisans de ce projet linguistique se recreent a I’aise dans la salle indiquee a cet usage. Par le moyen de la con¬ versation, ils developpent leur culture frangaise, tout en y ajoLitant I’agrement de la musique classic|ue de cette nation. QUEEN IE’S La musique moderne ne perd pas cependant ses droits, et c’est avec joie qu’on se rend au Queenie’s. En degustant la fraicheur d’un “frappe” ou d’un “coke” quel groupe at- tentif forme-t-on autour du “juke box”! Comme ces exo- des hebdomadaires apportent repos et felicite! TRAVAILLEURS DE L’ECOLE APOSTOLIQUE II est certain que nous aimons etudier dans une ecole ou regne la proprete et I’ordre. Les futurs Assomptionnistes que Ton appelle “E. A. workers” voient a ce que nos classes res- pirent la nettete, clairement temoignee par des planchers nettoyes, des bureaux epoussetes, des vitres immaculees. No¬ tre chapelle meme passe au regard scrutateur de ces eleves meticuleux. C’est avec spontaneite qu’ils entreprennent apres chac;[ue repas la tache de laver la vaisselle. Notre Chapelle. Les Mcthodistes ’54 contre les Versificateurs ’53. Chez Queenies. Le Frere Vianney avec ses travailleurs. MAY 1954 PAGE 5 THE ONE AND ONLY Dear Freshmen; I would like you to meet the pride of the Junior Class. He is very well-known, for his transcedent abilities in his studies as well as in sports; if you consider ping-pong a sport! Many of the teachers have been astounded at his irregular and mature ways of answer¬ ing. “The more drags the better,” he always says. Some of his most fruitful ones are with “Pop”, Mr. Deschenes and Mr. Marion. Nor- mand Paulhus has been asked many ques¬ tions by his secret admirers, for example: “Is that a real nose you have. Where did you buy it?” Our friend is always embarrassed by these questions and therefore refuses to ans¬ wer on the grounds that he may incriminate himself. You should see him out in the baseball diamond. “Eagle”, better known as the im¬ penetrable third baseman can stop any balls batted or thrown at him. Brother Jules, his former baseball coach, gave him high hopes of making the varsity this year. Now “Eagle” is found on the basketball floor guarding his man most wisely. His ad¬ versary has only scored sixteen points in the first quarter. On offense “Eagle” has been trying all evening, to sink one of his favorite corner shots. He named this shot his favorite because of his scoring, from this position, four points, in total for the year; he’s simply terrific! At this very moment “Eagle” and the “boys”, namely, Chiko, Asselin, Elroy, Ber- thiaume and Dion, are seen gathered around the card table in the dimly-lighted junior recreation hall. Suddenly a deck of cards is thrown on the floor; “Eagle” has been caught at foul play, but completely denies it. Fighting desperately, he is thrown on the floor by the “boys” and is being roughed up until “Browski” steps in and frees our poor little “Eagle”. Again and again his own classmates have “kidded” him, but he bears all this remark¬ ably well, and with good will, forgives each and every one of us. —Denis Roy ’55 Opportunity is knocking at your door The odds are against any student who has not repeated these exact words at least once during his life, “I know that I could do it ... if I only had a chance.” Well, the time has come, for here is a noteworthy opportunity. In order to try to fulfill the needs of the high school in arts and crafts, a workshop has been established. It is directed by the devoted Bro. John who truly is the heart of the workshop. His workshop gives students skill in many fields of art. He is first interested in knowing who can draw freehand. Surprisingly enough, the fragments used as models in drawing, the eye, ear, nose and mouth are from Michel¬ angelo’s reputed “David”. Next, those stu¬ dents who have a weakness for oil painting, or still life painting, or even landscape paint¬ ing can be assured that Bro. John is willing and ready to move right along with them. Then again, students taking an interest in wood-carving or clay modeling will always find the workshop’s doors open to them. Moreover, students who have in mind such professions as medicine, architecture, or en¬ gineering may also gain by the study of some necessary requirements. Bro. John will also teach those who are interested in the use of the scale rule which is indispensable to an engineer and architect. So enthusiastic is Bro. John over his new task that he is asking for permission to teach the history of art. He would like to speak every Monday afternoon for about half an hour or so. The Italian Renaissance, the French Impressionists, and the Dutch School will all be treated accordingly. Certainly the art workshop is an oppor¬ tunity knocking at your door. —Norman Sauve ’54 Chemistry Class Attends Conference at Holy Cross On Monday, February 15, the Chemistry students of Assumption Prep along with those other schools of Worcester County, attended a conference held at Holy Cross College. This conference consisted of a series of four speakers who discussed the teachings and ad¬ vantages of Chemistry. Previous to this, a brief tour of the school and campus was conducted, and following the speeches, a lunch was served in the College’s magnifi¬ cent refectory. The mere thought of an af¬ ternoon spent at Holy Cross encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportu¬ nity and they spent their time pleasantly as well as profitably. —Ronald Trudeau ’54 Want to Play Chess? Walking into a recreation and looking around, you will probably see someone hov¬ ering silently over a chess board and sur¬ rounded by a group of not so silent kibitzers. One of the main reasons for the strong in¬ terest in chess this year is the chess workshop. This workshop is held every other Monday under the direction of Mr. Sussman, a vete¬ ran chess player, who is a life time honorary member of the Harvard Chess Club and who has won several trophies, including one for a problem contest sponsored by the Brooklyn Eagle. If you don’t think that there is much to learn about chess, try attending one of the workshops. Chess is extremely simple to play if by “playing” you mean simply moving the pieces but it is very difficult to play chess well. Some idea of the complexity of chess may be had by learning the fact that the first ten moves on both sides during the game may be played in 169,518,829,100,544, 000,000,000,000,000, different combinations. So far this year Mr. Sussman has been concentrating on teaching the openings and those who have attended the workshop regu¬ larly now know about half a dozen of the basic ones. He also recommends that chess players note down the moves they make in order to be able to find where they made their mistakes later on. So far the progress has been rapid and the results are starting to show. Those who do not attend the workshop are finding it harder and harder to beat those who do. If the present rate of progress keeps up, by next year Assumption should have some top- notch chess players. —Paul Normandin ’56 LAPLUME RATES WELL IN IONIC PING PONG TOURNEY The Ionic Boys’ Club annual ping pong tournament which opened Friday night, Feb. 26 found Robert Laplume as Assumption strongest contender for the “First Timer” cup. Although he had strong opposition from the beginning as the night wore on, he proved that he could take all that his oppo¬ nents could hand out and still come back for more. By the end of the night, “Bobbo” had attained a record of ten wins and no defeats! This record enabled him to move into the semi-finals which were to be held Saturday evening. When Saturday night arrived, “Bobbo” beat his first opponent two games to one. Then, when he met his rival for the finals. Bob lost the first game. It looked as though he was through, but he bounced right back to take the next two and “First Timer’s” cup. “Bobbo” has proved that he had the ability to come through in the “clutch”, and he made his school, especially his fellow-seniors, very proud of him. Congratulations Bob, and here’s hoping that you’ll win more tournaments in the future. —Paul Lietar ’54 SENIORS ENJOY HOLY NAME DANCE On Saturday, February 6, 1954, the Prep Seniors accepted an invitation to a Valentine Dance at “Cupid’s Caper” which was held in the Holy Name hall. It was the first time that the Seniors had the occasion to attend a dance as a group. Therefore everyone was looking forward to a wonderful time. Indeed no one was disappointed. Among the high¬ lights of the evening, Manuel Espinosa ex¬ hibited great skill in the art of dancing. All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening. Our sincere thanks to Father Edgar and Father Amarin who made the soiree possible. —Ronald Trudeau ’54 GLEE CLUB REHEARSING THE VAGABONDS The Assumption Prep Glee Club, under the direction of Father Ulric Charpentier, is planning the presentation of a romantic comic operetta entitled “The Vagabonds” by Arthur Penn. The main characters in the operetta are: Prince Adolph, played by the “voice” of the school, Ronald Trudeau ’54. Another “Caruso” who will play an impor¬ tant role is Robert Levesque ’54. Among others in the operetta are Paul Archambault ’54, Bert Lemieux ’54, Ray Grandchamp ’54, Gene Dursin ’54, and Normand D’Amours ’56. Father Ulric is planning to stage his production in the middle of May. •—Richard Connolly ’54 IN MEMORIAM We recommend to your prayers: Mrs. Radegonne Surette, grandmother of William Surette ’54. Mrs. Surette lived in Nova Scotia. Mrs. Azarine Monty, great-grandmother of John Sullivan ’55. Aged 92, she died in Holyoke. Mrs. Marie Louise Deslongchamps of Ho¬ lyoke, grandmother of Robert Deslongchamps ’54. Mrs. Marcurel of Gonventry, Conn., grandmother of James King ’54. And Mr. Frederic Belanger, Richard (’54) and Kenneth (’57) Loiselle’s grandfather who died in Worcester. PAGE 6 MAY 1954 AROUND THE CAMPUS As the school year heads into the home stretch, a sudden calm seems to have settled over the school. However, something out of the ordinary is still occuring. Speaking of a strange silence, and things out of the ordinary, we have a perfect exam¬ ple in Pete Marceau. Pete injured his jaw while playing basketball. He was told not to talk. This soon proved to be too difficult a task for him. The reason is that his mouth is the most exercised part of his body. To comply with medical orders, Father Donat and Brother Armand taped his mouth shut. Our poor professors do not seem to have a chance to defend themselv ' es when Ronnie Trudeau is on the job. He has been very successful taking informal photographs of our faculty. Pop may be proud of his photo. He struck one of his better Shakespearean poses. Father Gilbert, on the other hand, gives a bit of his advice to a mischievous child. “If you dare to do that, I’ll spank you.” Another prof threatened to “flatten” him. The freshmen are again waging war in their dormitory. The monitors have to patrol every aisle, which makes them likely victims of spitballs, rubber bands, etc. Although the culprits wait until the lights are out, our monitors lose none of their efficiency. Proof of this fact was seen during the Washington’s Day week-end, when almost a dozen fresh¬ men were campused. If any of you are interested, in a truly unique ... workshop, I suggest that you see Mr. Physical Culture, alias Charles Amyot. Charlie is conducting a course in body build¬ ing. He can be found in the back of the gym ev ' ery afternoon. When not in the gym, he and “Fagin” are in the senior rec-hall using Rudy’s bar-bells. —U Didit. Where is the Cross? Walking down the hallway the other day, a small freshman jumped in front of me, out of nowhere, as they generally do, and look¬ ing up, blinking, he asked: “Hey, where’s the cross?” —The cross! What cross? —Well, last year I received a catalogue from this place and it contained beautiful pictures of the campus. One that really im¬ pressed me was that of the tower, crowned with a big cross. I thought this place was tops and here I am. There have been a few changes from the pictures in the catalogue but I still can’t find the cross. What hap¬ pened ? —You mean to say it isn’t up there? —That’s right. —You sure? —Sure I’m sure. -- I guess I took it for granted that it was there. Let’s go out and see if there’s some¬ thing new. A few minutes later we were out front, standing where the old pine trees used to be. Gazing up, we found the answer to our ques¬ tion. On the facing of the tower is a cross made of granite, protuding from the brick wall. It had been changed from the sketch in the Heritage printed earlier this year and that is why we were surprised. It looked appropriate. Despite the fact that Assumption has taken on a new look, a more uniform design, I don’t know if the cross looks better now than it would have on top of the tower. The gold one looked good in its proper surroundings and our new one may get to look just as good in its own place. —Well, we’ve still got a cross, the fresh¬ man said, and a nice one too. —That’s what counts the most, I replied. The size, place, or form do not make the difference. As long as Assumption is towered by its cross and is protected and guided by the symbol of our faith, that’s all that counts. —Raymond Grandchamp ’54 Printemps! Joyeux printemps! Comme il fait deja songer au mois de juin! Les Ver- sificateurs en parlent surtout. Surette comp- te les semaines, les jours, meme les nuits. Les ambitieux a la Chartier et compagnie entre- voient des maintenant la fin de leur ecrasant labeur. O bienheureuse retraite! Que de belles ames elle forma. Ames timorees, ames epri- ses de solitude, qui se retiraient derriere la chapelle pour mediter. Bouleversant, ce C. Amyot qui, par gene, se cachait derriere son banc. Sans compter Thermite de Southbridge qui passa presque toute sa retraite hors de la chapelle. Que dire de ceux qui ont avoue, des Tou- verture de la retraite, n’avoir aucune con- naissance du Frangais? Avis a tout coureur de piste. On soupgon- ne de nouveau une conspiration contre vous. Une nouvelle equipe se forme! On dit qu’un moniteur fantome somme les elements de leurs lits “intempesta nocte” et leur impose des entrainements physiques! Chut! C’est tout ce que je puis vous dev’oiler. Pratique-t-on Tesclavage dans cette prison maintenant? Qu’avait done Gerard Leveque qui, Toeil hagard, traversa le corridor en- chaine comme un format? Resultat du nou¬ veau systeme du P. Amarin. Notre ingenieux prefet exige maintenant, comme punition, du travail manuel aux camps de concentration. Ne vous etonnez pas si Ton vous annonce bientot un nouveau “Workshop”. Car deux de nos Methodistes, dit respectables, se ren- dirent au gymnase Tautre jour pour s ' initier a Teducation physique. On les vit, hclas! presque nus. On ne me revela aucun nom. Mais Tun d’eux dit-on, se distingua deja comme professeur de sujets varies, et meme pedagogue du sexe fragile. “Malheur a celui par qui le combat vien- dra”. Paroles de Tevangile? Non. Paroles plu- tot d’un de nos professeurs laiques qui inter- vient dans chaque fracas de pugilistes. Dieu sait s’il fait un bon arbitre. Nous avons pour un Versificateur une ve¬ neration toute speciale. Recemment il se di- sait lui-meme issu du grand Napoleon, avec lequel il compare meme son orthographe. N’en doutez pas. Il saura vous procurer des documents. —Jean le Naif Du Nouveau pour les Redac+eurs Au debut de ce deuxieme semestre beau- coup de changements se sont produits; par- mi lesquels il faut noter la nouvelle installa¬ tion de la redaction du Memini-Heritage. Le dortoir ou s’elaboraient, non sans pei¬ ne, tant de projets, ou voyaient le jour des idees toujours neuves avait beaucoup de de- savantages; le plus important de tous e’etait le manque d’espace vital, car la salle etait moitie-bureau, moitie-dortoir. Les membres de la redaction se trouvent maintenant a Taise dans leur nouvel office facile d’acces et vaste. Jugez pour vous-me- mes si nous sommes au large. Des Tentree vous apercevez des classeurs hauts et pro- fonds, puis une table en forme de U au cen¬ tre duquel se trouve une petite table pour le redacteur en chef: c’est la qu’on se livre a de chaudes discussions et que nos ecrivains trouvent le meilleur de leur inspiration. Au fond, d’autres bureaux pour les divers ser¬ vices. De plus, ce local permet a Tediteur de recevoir sans honte des moines ou des gens d’affaires. Il regne dans cette salle de redaction une atmosphere d’ordre et de travail que nous n’avions malheureusement pas dans Tancien local. A regarder les mines serieuses et graves de cette vaillante equipe, vous croiriez avoir devant vous les plus grands journalistes de Tunivers. —■Raymond Grandchamps ’54 HERITAGE FACULTY ADVISORS Rev. John Gaudet, A. A. Rev. Etienne Aubert, A. A. Rev. Ulric Charpentier, A. A. Editor-In-Chief.Richard Brunelle Assistant Editor.Raymond Haling Business Manager.Bertrand Lemieux French Editor.Paul Archambault English Editor.Norman Sauve Feature Editor.George Bonnici Sports Editor.Normand Gaudrault .Student Photographer.Ronald Trudeau Official Photographers.Loring Studios MAY 1954 PAGE 7 ‘Twas all in vain. The Prep Has a Successful Season ASSUMPTION 45 B. BRADLEY 42 In a hard fought battle in Manchester, N. H., the blue and white edged Bishop Bradley by a 45-42 count. The A’s jumped off to a 14-13 lead at the quarter mark. But with Bill Cote leading the Bradley attack, Pierre’s Pups fell behind by eight at the half. After the intermission as the opponents hit the skids, the Greyhounds began pulling up and with two minutes remaining, took the lead which they were still holding as this hectic game came to a thrilling conclusion. Brodeur and Bouchard with 13 and 12 points respectively paced the Pup’s attack. ASSUMPTION 54 BARTLETT 48 Looking for its eighth win, a confident Prep five faced a Bartlett squad which was eager to avenge a previous defeat. The Grey¬ hounds got off to a flying start only to have their offense bog down in the second period. At halftime, the lead had diminished to two points. From then on, both teams traded baskets. But in the final stanza, Dick Loran- ger by hooping 10 points assured a Prep vic¬ tory by a 54-48 margin. Besides scoring 13 points, Dick Loranger effectively cleared the boards while John Stockey starred in Bart¬ lett’s defeat. ASSUMPTION 35 SOUTH 38 Pierre’s Pups suffered their fifth loss of the season at the hands of South High of Wor¬ cester. After a slow start, the Prep evened the count at 19 all just as the half ended. In the third period. South took the lead and were never headed despite the desperate but nevertheless effective play of the Blue and White in the waning moments of the game. Joey Bouchard again set the pace for As¬ sumption with 11 points while Jean Brodeur and “Ace” Roy strove mightily to capture rebounds. ASSUMPTION 52 ST. STEPHEN ' S 62 The Prep for t he first time this season suffered two consecutive setbacks, the latter from St. Stephen’s. The end of the first half saw the Greyhounds facing a 14 point defi¬ cit. However, aided by “Dizzy” Deslong- champs’ seven points in the third quarter, the Preps pulled to within three points of the lead only to see the game slip through their fingers as several key players fouled out. Sparkling in the “. ”s offense was Dick Loranger who scored a total of 14 points, while for St. Stephen’s, Dick Farrell’s 24 points won him scoring honors. ASSUMPTION 68 HOLY NAME 42 Assumption played host next to an under¬ dog Holy Name five. In the first period, Dick Loranger downed what slim hopes Holy Name may have had of an upset as he came up with 12 of the team’s 20 points. From then on the Pups breezed with all members of the varsity actively participating in the game. Thanks to his first period spree, Dick “Wanda” Loranger with 17 points edged out Joey Bouchard who collected 16 to cope scoring honors. ASSUMPTION 58 CLASSICAL 39 Striving for their tenth victory of the sea¬ son, the A’s invaded South gym to play an underdog Classical team. The game lived up to expectations right from the outset as the little Greyhounds moved to a 17-13 lead at the quarter and continued their pace for the remainder of the first half. At intermission. Assumption held a 10 point bulge, 31-21. The second half saw both teams working very hard and fast but still, the Blue and White held the upper hand. Time and again. Bob Rr)y scored the easy lay-up as he finished with 16 points closely followed by Joey Bou¬ chard with 15. ASSUMPTION 62 ST. PETERS 38 Led again by Bob Roy, Assumption got off to a quick lead and gained momentum as the game progressed. On their part, the Guardians could not penetrate the Pups’ zone at half-time, the scoreboard read: As¬ sumption 28, St. Peter’s 18. The Blue and White hit their peak in the third quarter scoring 20 points. From then on, it was smooth sailing for Telesphore. For the Prep, diminutive Bob Roy sparkled as he hit the strings for 20 points. For St. Pete’s nobody was able to crash double fi¬ gures. ASSUMPTION 49 ST. JOHN ' S 61 In this contest. Assumption tried the stra¬ tegy of playing possession ball but apparently quite ineffectively for the Pioneers’ height nevertheless proved itself. As a result, St. John’s dominated the play of the first three periods and led going into the final quarter 42-45. In the last canto, the Blue and White re¬ turned to their fast pace and found them¬ selves but it was then the case of closing the door after the horse was stolen. Joey topped the Assumption scorers with 15 points while Foley and McGrath had 16 for the Temple Streeters. TOURNAMENTS Continued from page 1) The climax of the game and the tourna¬ ment did not come until within the last 30 seconds of play when, St. Stephen’s out front 37-36, Bob Roy retrieved a loose ball and drove the length of the court for the score. Before the Stevedores could tally again, the buzzer sounded and play halted but alas, the game was not over for two seconds re¬ mained ! In these final seconds, John Farrell scored a jump shot as the horn ended the game, and, with his Frank Merriwell finish, gained the winners trophy for his team. The final score was 39-38. Bouchard and Chabot showed the way for .Assumption scoringwise while Dick Roy handled the boards expertly. Tom Cooney and Bill McCabe sparkled for St. Stephen’s. Following this contest. Bishop Wright pre¬ sented the awards to bring to a noteworthy conclusion a very successful tournament. Junior B. Upsets Senior A In Finals On Wednesday evening, March 31, the Intramural Basketball season came to a close as Senior A (25-5) and Junior B (22-8) met in the finals of the tournament. In a thrilling overtime. Junior BB squeezed out a 39-37 victory. Two foul shots by Richard Dion with eight seconds left were the margin of the victory. Both teams were confident of victory. The Seniors led throughout most of the game, thanks to “Lefty” Gaudrault’s two handed sets. However, Junior B was never out of the game. Finally, with minutes left, they tied the score. At the end of the regular game, the score was 32-32. In the overtime, the Juniors never trailed, although the score was tied at 34, 36 and 37 all. A tired, but jubi¬ lant team was mobbed by the fans when the game had ended. They showed that spirit can win games. The Seniors were outbattled by a determined squad which refused to be defeated. The standouts were Ronald Bouvier and Elroy Barber for the victors with 14 and 10 points respectively. High scores for the Se¬ niors were Gaudrault with 15 and George Bonnici with 10, half of them during the overtime. A few days earlier. Senior B defeated Ju¬ nior A 40-32 in the consolation match, as all four Senior League teams had reached the semi-finals without too much difficulty. Charlie Bidaud presented the awards. Se¬ nior A the regular season champs received gold basketballs, while the all-star teams re¬ ceived Oscars. The most valuable player tro¬ phies were won by George Bonnici in the Senior League, and Robert Bourque of Freshman A. The tournament champions also received awards several weeks later. To the players, refs, coaches, scorers and anyone else who helped make the season such a success, go our heartfelt thanks. This in¬ cludes those who contributed for the pur¬ chase of awards. —George Bonnici ’54 Dicky and Joey tap the ball in. PAGE 8 MAY 1954 HERITAGE VOL. IV Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, Mass., June 1954 No. 4 VINGT-CINQ ANNEES DE SACERDOCE AMENENT LA RECOMPENSE PREP HONORS ATHLETES On Wednesday evening, May 12, in the school gymnasium, the students gathered for the football-basketball smoker. In addition to honoring the players of these two sports, the Field Day awards were presented to the proud winners of the many difficult events which took place May 6. Bert Lemieux, Gene Dursin, and Bill Harding were the high scorers of this day and, for their triumphant efforts, they were each given a trophy. The players were then given letters by coaches Boule and Bibaud. Following this, Joey Bouchard received the Most ' aluable Player award for his outstanding performan¬ ces throughout the Basketball season. Between these events, the students listened to the speakers of the evening: Mr. Boule, Charles Bibaud and Joseph O’Brien. The evening was ended by the election of next year’s co-captains for football and bas¬ ketball, and also refreshments were served to the players. Father Donat was the Master of Ceremonies. —Norman Gaudrault ’5t Six Named To Honor Society Early in April five seniors and four ju¬ niors were elected, with the consultation of their respective classes, to the National Honor Society. In the senior class Messr s. Paul Archambault, Richard Brunelle, Nor- mand Gaudrault, Raymond Haling, and Bertrand Lemieux received the distinction. Among the juniors, Messrs. Raymond Duro- cher, Charles Paquette, Normand Paulhus, and John Pierce were chosen members of that organization. Since its founding in 1926, the National Honor Society has grown immensely, having a membership in most secondary schools throughout the country. Students are selected who show a decided excellence in the four requisites of the association; Scholarship, Character, Leadership and Service. The chapter at Assumption Preparatory School has always maintained a high rating in the national organization, and the recent elec¬ tions conducted here are proof that this note¬ worthy tradition is to be carried on with ev en greater distinction and fervor. “Sacerdos in aeternum”: paroles etranges mais significatives qu’entendit le Pere Mar- ccllin le 9 juin 1929. Ses etudes profondes de philosophie et de theologie I’av ' aient conduit peu a peu vers la plus excellente vocation au monde: celle de la pretrise. Affectant quelques ressemblances av ' ec celle de I’avocat, la vocation sacerdotale comporte le soin d’autrui, et tout particulie- rement de son ame. Elle exige la totalite du desinteressement personnel. “On est pretre pour les autres, non pour soil” En consequence, toutes les activites nota¬ bles du Pere Marcellin revelent I’homme de Dieu. Des I’aube du jour, il se prepare a re- nouveler cette immolation incessante du Christ sur I’autel. Au moyen des paroles com- memoratives de la Derniere Gene, le Pere Marcelin offre un Dieu vivant a Son Pere: .source inepuisable de consolation d’espoir, et surtout d’energie. Comme tout autre pretre, le Pere Marce¬ lin confere les plus grands bienfaits de Dieu: sccours aupres des mourants, refuges des pe- cheurs, temoin des voeux de mariage; il rem- plit aussi les fonctions de ministre de la pu¬ rification sacramcntelle, de dispensateur des saintes espcces. Prep Solons Take Over On Wednesday May 13, Richard Brunelle took up his duties at the State House in Bos¬ ton as Assumption Prep’s delegate to the an¬ nual State Student Government Day. Each year on this day delegates from all the secondary schools of Massachusetts come to the State House to take the places of the governor and the legislature and to vote on a wide variety of bills which come before them. The day’s proceedings began at 10 in the morning in the House of Representatives with an address by Governor Herter. Following this address the various committees filed out of the House into the caucus room. Mr. Brunelle, a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives, was a member of the Appropriations Committee which dis¬ cussed the question of teachers’ salaries. After an hour of debating, the committees voted the teachers a pay raise. That afternoon, Mr. Brunelle as well as the rest of the committee watched as their bill was passed by the House and Senate by wide majorities and was then signed by the student governor. Thus, it became one of the two bills which were passed by the Student Legislature on that day. Assumption Prep also sent during the month of May two delegates to the first Worcester Student Government Day, which was held at City Hall. They were Richard Loiselle, who served as school committeeman, and Adrien Berthiaume, who was Commis- sionner of Public Works. Si vous le visitez au confessional, e’est un conseiller delicat et prudent que vous trou- verez, un juge clement qui vous ecoutera. Hors de ces limites, e’est la foule qui trou- ve complaisance dans cct orateur genial, a la parole chaude, resplendissante de verve. Ce predicateur moderne sait captiver son audi- toire. Assomptioniste competent et devoue, le Pere Marcelin est indispensable au prefet des etudes. Apotre premierement de la religion, avec quelle clarte et exactitude donne-t-il ses explications. Professeur d’histoire ensuite, il tente d’utiliser, en autant que possible, les documents pour evoquer la vie des siecles passes. —Raymond Durocher ’55 Gym Scene of Reformation On Sunday, May 16, the Assumption Prep. School Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Raymond Galipeau, presented, in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of Fr. Marcelin Parent, an operet¬ ta entitled “The Vagabonds.” It starred Ronald Trudeau as Prince Adolph of Nonsensia, with Mr. Albert Be¬ dard, a graduate of Assumption ’51 especial¬ ly invited for the presentation to serve as the father—The King. Robert Levesque ’54 was the Chief of the Vagabonds, with Eugene Dursin as his son, Archibaldi. Seniors Grand- champ, Lemieux and Archambault were members of the court and Messrs. Pierce, Randlett and J. L. Sullivan served as aides to the Chief. Mr. Bedard also took the part of Roberto, a Vagabond. The operetta recounted the story of a rogue’s band of Nonsensia and how they were reformed and brought to justice by a timid, fearful young lady their Chief’s wife! The operetta is the first work to be pro¬ duced by the Glee Club, which began during the last school year as a part of the Work¬ shop program and which, this year has developed semi-independently under the di¬ rection of Fr. Ulric. HERITAGE FACULTY ADVISORS Rev. John Gaudet, A. A. — Rev. Etienne Aubert, A. A. Rev. Ulric Charpentier, A. A. — Mr. Norman Gaudet Editor-in-Chief . Charles Paquette Assistant Editor . Robert Dumouchel Business Manager . Maurice Brassard English Editor . John Pierce French Editor . Raymond Durocher Sports Editor . Normand Pauihus Feature Editors .... John L. Sullivan - Norman Balthazar - Peter Pelletier Art Editor . Paul Chabot Student Photographer . Raymond Cote Official Photographers . Loring Studios It Was Cooperation That Put Out This Issue At the beginning of May, the senior staff of the Memini- Heritage found itself losing out in the race against dead¬ lines. The Memini, senior yearbook, and the third issue of the Heritage were being made ready for the press, and the articles of the last issue of the paper had to be assigned to their writers. In the Heritage room, the staff was moaning over its worries when in strolled the familiar “Joe” Dumou¬ chel, director of the Workshops. “Why not let the Juniors publish the last issue,” said Joe when he had heard the whole story. This is how “Charlie” Paquette and his group of ambitious young writers came to publish the last issue. This little incident brings to mind one thought: Coopera¬ tion. It is difficult to understand how the Fathers or the stu¬ dents of one class can do everything by themselves. For instance, can one single class organize, finance and direct the Workshops? Can one class furnish enough men to build a strong undefeated football team? Does one class make up a whole school? It is rather doubtful. All the classes coope¬ rating together make the workshops successful, give the football team an 8-0 record and so on. Cooperation is what makes everything run smoothly. The students of Assumption have this spirit of coopera¬ tion. They have shown it in sports, in the Workshops, in the French club and the Glee Club and in many other activities. This spirit makes Assumption roll on, makes Assumption great. Certainly, it cannot be expected to weaken. On the contrary, the spirit of cooperation is expected to grow stronger and stronger as the Juniors have shown. Piece, concerl bien accueillis Dimanche le 2 mai, les Genesiens presenterent leur piece frangaise annuelle: “Les Fourberies de Scapin” de Moliere. Grace au talent des acteurs, a la mise en valeur du texte de cet inegalable comedien, elle fut accueillie avec autant de succes que cedes des annees precedentes. On ne pent pas omettre la direction habile et le devouement inepuisable du Pere Richard qui a certainement contribue au succes de cette soiree. Earalement interessante fut la seance des Gais Chanteurs presentee en I’honneur du Pere Superieur, mardi le 4 mai. La soliste Joan Fournier et les “Gais Chanteurs” de M. Le- mieux nous ont charmes avec leurs voix harmonieuses. Ce fut veritablement un concert digne d’honorer le Pere Ar- mand. II faut admettre que tous les eleves et invites trouverent que ce furent deux soirees tres agreables. Nous ne pouvons que louer les responsables de cette piece et de ce concert. Adieu! disent Versificateurs Le jour est arrive. L’annee scolaire est terminee. Un sou- rire de joie rayonne sur le visage des eleves. Au milieu du va-et-vient general, on peut voir un ou deux groupes d’etu- diants qui se disent “au revoir” pour les vacances. La bonne humeur y regne. Pour les plus jeunes e’est une gaiete folle, pour ceux de Syntaxe une rejouissance, pour ceux de Me- thode une jovialite, pour les Versificateurs un contentement et une satisfaction inenarrable. Ces derniers se disent des au-revoirs. Mais pour plusieurs ce sont des adieux. Car il y en a qui quittent leur “alma mater” pour toujours. Les uns poursuivront leurs etudes a Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Les autres continueront leur education en differentes ecoles telles, N.Y.U., Notre Dame, B.U., B.C., et I’Assomption. La joie de recevoir ce diplome tant desire ne sera qu’une petite compensation pour le regret que causera le depart. Quatre annees ensemble ne s’oublient pas facilement. La maison qui leur donna un elan vers leur carriere en un din d’oeil. Ils n’oublieront pas. Cela ne peut pas s’oublier. Les Versificateurs disent “au revoir et adieu peres, eleves, ecole; e’est avec regret que nous vous quittons.” Et tous de repondre “Adieu et meilleurs souhaits pour I’avenir.” Courses Are Definitely Classical Do you fully understand your curriculum? Have you ever seriously contemplated the possibilities it offers? True, quite a few of us have erred in this respect. Thus, we deem it imperative to strengthen everyone’s knowledge concerning our school. Before entering into details, one point must be established: there is but ONE course at the Prep, a classical course. During his first two years at Assumption, a student has no alternative in selections. As the years progress, both the Headmaster and teachers learn in which field a student is better adapted: whether it is in languages, sciences or his¬ tory. With this, each individual student is prepared to enter the specialized field he hopes to follow in later years. This is the purpose of the three courses which may be followed during the Junior and Senior years. They are not scientific or general courses, but a path to specialization, a means to better education. They offer the maximum in preparatory education. PAGE 2 JUNE 1954 Nos vacances seront profitables a condition que ... “N’oubliez pas d’ctudier votre latin pendant les vacan¬ ces!” Et toute la classe de rire a ces paroles du Pere Armand. Et le Pere Armand de rire en retour ... mais pas pour longtemps. En fait, il ctait scrieux. Son conseil n’etait pas si sarcastique qu’on le croyait. Quelle idee fort importante voulait-il done nous communi- quer? Vint ensuitc son explication. D’ailleurs, il I’offre tous les ans a la fin de I’annce scolaire. Avec succes? Nombreux sont ceux qui I’ont entendue ... Elle se resumait dans ces quel- ques mots. “Repassez quelques fois durant I’ete ce que vous avez appris.” Helas! Le s vacances! Pour au moins commencer la revue du latin, etudions ce mot vacances. L’etymologie (latin va- care, laisser vide) nous decrit les mois estivaux. Ils vident la cerv elle de tout ce qu’elle a emmagasine pendant I’annee. On devient alors des “abrutis”, d’apres un certain profes- seur de Methode et de Versification. Nous savons tous que les “abrutis” sont rejetes de la so- ciete. Ils se promenent (si on leur permet) avec I’esprit dans les nuees. Mais vous comptez sur I’appui de votre memoire pour soutenir toutes vos connaissances. La memoire est la faculte d’oublier, disait un humoriste. Qui veut envisager la longue repasse meticuleuse de sep- tembre? Il est certain qu’on peut entreprendre au plus vite des etudes nouvelles et interessantes. Ah oui! vous dites que vous avez vaque aux etudes sans repos pendant toute I’annee (ce qui est peut-etre difficile a croire.) Quelle analogie ont ces paroles avec un conte relate dans un certain livTe? Vous souvenez-vous de la fable de I’agri- culteur imprudent? Il allait refuser le soin et la nourriture a son cheval en hiver. Il ne s’en servait pas durant cette saison. Banner to Undergo Change Here is a wonderful opportunity for you students to do a favor for the school as well as for the next year’s Memini- Heritage staff. For a long time, now, the seniors have been searching for a suitable looking banner. This year, the boys have come up with the best one yet, but we of next year’s staff wish to improve on it nevertheless. We are looking for students who will with their creative minds and hands draw us a new Heritage banner. We want a masculine one that is typical of a boy’s school. The banner must be conservative and yet be eye catching. We do not need the excess frills and ornaments. The mas¬ terpiece must be drawn in an area of 7j 2 x I 5 2 inches. The prize? ... Well it will mostly lie in the pride the win¬ ner will have in seeing his creation on the newspaper of which over 850 copies are printed quarterly. Of course, the best drawing submitted will also be rewarded by a free subscription to the paper for the following year. Thank you. The Editor How to Maka De Frlendz And Influenza the Peoples In de course of de human events Peoples is nice to have foe de friend. Dey tell de bill-collectionners “He’s went,” And for your installaments de moneys dey lend. To make de frienz dey’s no easier ways Dan with dem to argue and fight. Dis arguing tells dem yousc wonser dan dey’s, Since to dem youse all wet and deys right. For you dey have lots of de pities; Dese peoples dey all tinks dey’re better. With you dey are always at ease; Dey like you because youse inferier. But in de long run, she doesn’t pay off; You may someday be in de spot really tight. In your hour of need dey won’t help dey’ll just laugh. And say “You jerk .... you’re not too bright.” So be nice, so agree, don’t offend; Keep away from de quarrels and such. Dat’s de only sure way to make de good friend, De friend who’ll come through in de clutch. —Adrien Berthiaume ' 54 Les eleves goutent les classiques L’appreciation de la musique par les eleves n’est pas limi- tee a la musique populaire. Une preuve evidente de ceci, e’est le grand nombre de ceux qui ont assiste dans le gym- nase le neuf mai au concert donne par les membres du Wor¬ cester Symphony Orchestra sous la direction de M. Ernest J. Reopel. Le concert, qui comprenait des oeuvres choisies de la mu¬ sique classique et semi-classique, fut goute avec enthousias- me par la plupart des eleves. Le programme contenait des ouvrages comme la “Sym- phonie militaire” de Haydn et le “Blue Danube Waltz” de Strauss. Un grand nombre d’elwes se rejouit d’entendre une oeuvre un peu moins connue, le “Ballet Egyptien”, de Lui- gini. Bizet, Nicolai et Bach furent parmi les autres compo¬ siteurs dont la musique charma les oreilles des eleves qui ne regretterent pas d’avoir passe une aussi agreable soiree. En tout, malgre que le gymnase ne soit pas le meilleur lieu pour un concert, surtout avec un orchestre jouant fort, le concert fut tres bien donne et tres bien re u par les eleves. HEADMASTER ENDORSES C. A. SCHOOL This summer from August 9th to 14th, a course of Catho¬ lic Action will be held at Holy Cross College. The general theme of the sessions is “To Jesus Through Mary.” One of the highlights of the week will be the study of the contents and meaning of the Marian Year encyclical, “Fulgens Co¬ rona.” Here at Assumption, our Headmaster, Father Edgar, has heartily endorsed this program which is aimed at young people of high school and college level. For those who wish to attend the courses, special arrangements may be made to stay at the Prep School. For further information, consult Father Edgar. JUNE 1954 PAGE 3 •v. - Since the flagpole had gone with the wind, the traditional opening ceremony of Field Day, flag raising, was replaced by a short prayer and an equally short address by Father Armand who wished each class the best of luck. A mad rush to the various playing fields followed this salutation, and the annual Field Day was in full swing. Notable events of the morning were the sun’s feeble efforts to bring cheer to the very cool day; the superiority of the Seniors over Juniors and Sophomores over Freshmen; Father Marcelin’s pirate-head cane and the absence of the customary white suit; and finally, the wonderful dinner a la Sugar. After an hour of rest, all participants of Field Day were ready to renew activities. Of special interest of course, was the annual faculty-student game. Pop’s antics on the diamond left the most vivid impressions upon the students. Next in line was Father Armand’s surprising pitching and hitting. But most remarkable of all was the fact that he did participate in the Nice Hat, anyway. PAGE 4 JUNE 1954 game, thus interrupting his day’s schedule. It did, moreover show the students that he had not forgotten them. Next on the list came the ball-throwing contest. Father John, to everyone’s surprise, hit close to the plate on his throw, an amazing feat considering the fact that he had not thrown a ball all year. Track events followed. As the afternoon pro¬ gressed, it became evident that the Seniors, thanks to their very capable track stars, would easily win. The Freshmen, greatly helped by the age-group system which eliminated most of the Sophomores, captured second place with ease as they competed against each other all afternoon, scoring nine out of a possible nine points in race after race. It was a strange sight indeed to see Pete Pelletier and Roland Noel winging their way to victory in the three-legged race. Following this, Eugene Dursin, with remarkable endurance edged out Adrien Levesque in the grueling marathon. Strike Three. JUNE 1954 PAGE 5 AROUND THE CAMPUS For the fourth and final time this year, our busy parrot winged his way over the campus. As usual, he came up with a few choice tidbits of information. When we found ourselves without a leader during benediction, Richard Connolly step¬ ped to the front and attracted attention with his unsuccessful fly-chasing. The following evening, Mr. Connolly relinquished his post to Richard Randlett. This Richard was slightly better. He succeeded in catching a tsetse fly. This villain must have caused our sleepiness. The third night, we were without a director. Many of us were surprised when we saw that the reckless driver of the school tractor had been promoted to a bigger job. “Rolling Rosie” Charland started working with the steam shovel. Within seconds, Rosaire “lowered the boom.” Hark! I hear the musical strains of an accordion. This music seems to be coming from the direction of the telephone booths. It’s Ronald Charland serenading one of his many female fans. This is a regular feature of his telephone calls, which sometimes lasts as long as two hours. Alas! One of the school’s most beloved an¬ tiques will soon be gone. “Browski” Brassard has decided to sell his rugged, durable auto¬ mobile. Unless someone from the school buys it, it won’t be in our family anymore. Next year’s freshmen will have nothing to climb on, nor any exhaust pipe to stuff. While on the subject of cars, it has been suggested that “Chiko” Chabot muffle his jet-like muffler. Someone sly brought it to my attention That he had never received a mention During all his four years at Assumption. Therefore, because of my very deep love. I dedicate this to his well-worn glove. Which will surely survive when he’s above, This fellow who always borrowed my dough, Who always called someone a so-and-so. Is our good friend, Norman “Lefty” Gau- drault. With this last bit of ... poetical genius, I leave you for another summer. Have a good time, but don’t forget that I’ll return next year, looking around to see if U Didit IN MEMORIAM Nous recommandons a vos ferven+es prieres le repos de I ' ame du Reverend Pere Odilon Dubois, decede a Worcester le 30 mai. Le Pere fut un professeur a I ' Assomption pendant 35 ans. Les funerailles furent chantes dans la cha- pelle des eleves mercredi, le 3 juin, et le Pere fut inh ume dans le cimetiere de I ' ecole. There ' ll be some changes made The student from Assumption Prep School should be prepared to expect a few changes on the curriculum when the ’54 school year begins. School opens on the 14th of September, provided tornadoes don’t strike again to change the schedule. —Father Amarin is vacationing this summer. He is going to his home in Alsace. And if he doesn’t return, there will naturally be need for a new pre¬ fect of discipline. —The student body will number 350 boys next year. —The time schedule is subject to a considerable change. The reason for this is that there will be 5 class periods instead of four. —The Seniors will have rooms. These rooms will be located on the top floor above the Fathers’ Chapel. The law of averages predicts that the new and modernized refectory should be finished and at the students’ disposal. Important: Workshops are going to replace on the cur¬ riculum the after-supper task period. Which workshops the students shall enter will be determined by special tests. As far as the types of Workshops are concerned, there will be Latin, French and English work¬ shops with diction classes in the latter two. There will also be a typing workshop, a chess workshop, a prom workshop and a debating club. School will end on the 10th of June and graduation ceremonies w ill be held the following day. Gassima, Whiff-Whaff, Kl!k-Klak! These words aren’t magic phrases or parts of a code system. They are the predecessors to Ping Pong. In order to distinguish it from lawn tennis from which it came, table tennis was given these onomatopoetic labels. Just when did table tennis originate? It was conceived in Europe about 1880. Known to have come from lawn tennis, it soon proved to be a favorite indoor pastime. In¬ troduced in the United States shortly there¬ after, Ping Pong became an American recrea-c tional fad. Since it is of European origin, it isn’t surprising to learn that the Hungarians are its masters. Annual tournaments are held on a national and local basis. These produce interest and publicity for this international sport while gathering players to maintain keen competi¬ tion and good sportsmanship. Typical of such tournaments is the annual Worcester Boy’s Club Ping Pong Tournament. Thanks to Francis Brassard, some Prep boys attended and Assumption was competently represent¬ ed. Robert Laplume of the Senior class gave a very good account of himself, winning first place in the First Timers group. Another tournament which provides sportsmanship is the annual Assumption Ping Pong Tournament. The initial elimina¬ tions are made in each rec-hall. The four best men from each class make up the par¬ ticipants in championship play. In the play-offs, all the Freshmen but one, Billy Harding were eliminated. In the semi¬ finals there remained three Juniors: Charles Paquette, Normand Paulhus, Richard Beau¬ lieu and the only Senior Robert Laplume. In the ensuing games, Paulhus lost to Paquette and Beaulieu was bested by Laplume. Con¬ tending for the championship were Charles Paquette and Robert Laplume. Now, Bob has the honor of having two championships. Has Golden Touch It was a rainy Friday evening, April 23, that saw 40 Junior and Senior beaux and belles set out for the Assumption gym to attend our big social event of the year: — the Senior Prom. Upon arriving, everyone was delighted by the fine atmosphere that Committee Chairman A1 Nault had created through his clever decorations. This year’s prom was dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of our school’s foundation and thus the dance was accordingly named: “The Anniversary Ball.” The main center of interest and admira¬ tion during the entire evening, was a beau¬ tiful waterfall which occupied the center of the floor. The waterfall was built in three layers, covered with tin foil, and was sur¬ rounded with golden daffodils. The effect was quite pleasing. To add to the dignity of the occasion, a pictorial display of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother adorned one of the walls, while a humorous touch was applied by a group of candid snapshots of many of the Seniors, which occupied the opposite wall. Our gracious chaperones were: Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Desjardins, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nault. Apparently they enjoyed the prom just as much as the students themselves. The results of the Senior’s diligent danc¬ ing lessons became quite apparent as the evening sped on. For they proved themselves quite capable of keeping up with every type of rhythm that Russ Cole’s fine orchestra played. It was evident that everyone had an en¬ joyable time. And it was with reluctance that the festivities were brought to a close. Seniors Enjoy Notre Dame Dance “My! aren’t we the popular ones!” re¬ flected one of the Seniors, on the evening of May 5th, as he prepared to leave with the rest of his classmates, for a dance sponsored by Notre Dame Academy in Worcester. Yes, the Senior class had been invited to the Friendship Room of the Worcester Savings Bank, where the girls of Notre Dame were putting on a party. As it turned out, it was one of the most pleasant parties that the boys had been to in quite some time. A fine variety of games and dances were enjoyed by all. A three piece orchestra was there to supply music for dancing. Refreshments, prepared by the girls them¬ selves, were served. The boys left the party with the highest regard for the girls from Notre Dame. PAGE 6 JUNE 1954 Un ami nous quitte au revoir au prefet “Mais, pere, seulemcnt pour une minute de retard!” “Ah, 5 a! Les minutes deviennent tres vite des heures.” Protestez encore, mon petit gars. Mais vous n’aurez en reponse qu’un petit sourire enigmatique et un rehaussement leger d’e- paules qui semblent dire: Je n’y puis rien. C’est ainsi que nous apparait le pere A- marin. Pretre d’une bonte extreme quand il en faut, mais d’une severite egale en d’au- tres circonstances. Maintenant ce bon pere Amarin se prepa¬ re a quitter 1’Assumption. II semble qu’apres six annees ici, dont trois comme professeur et trois comme prefet, le pere s’ennuie un peu de I’Alsace, pays de son origine. Ses superieurs ont decide de lui permettre de retourner en France. Et comme dit la vieille chanson: “Ne salt quand reviendra.” Done, Pere, nous vous donnons I’au re¬ voir. Au revoir parce que nous esperons vo- tre retour I’annee prochaine. Et meme si notre espoir ne se realise pas, vous resterez dans notre mernoire comme un prefet competent et compatissant. —John L. Sullivan ’55 Amongst the recent acquisitions are found a new coat of arms and seal. Whereas the College and High School were merged un¬ der one set, since they have separated, each needed their own. Artistically designed by Brother Gerard Brassard, they greatly sym¬ bolize Assumption’s beliefs. The arms are in the traditional Marian colors of blue and white. The crowned mon¬ ogram symbolizes the newly proclaimed dog¬ ma of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady, patron of the school. In the center on the cross representing Christian Faith are found the symbols of the Assumptionist order. At the bottom the famed fleur de lis brings out the French origin of the school. As we are of Canadian ancestry and of . merican heritage we find a maple and oak branch. We ' re Finally Up To Date Despite the many comments we’ve heard about “.Assumption never being the s ame” in the future because of its having been tor¬ pedoed a year ago, the community hasn’t forgotten the school motto “Je maintien- drai”. We now see Father Armand driving a ’54 Ford. Between working hours, the religious can take advantage of a recently installed television set. There is finally a front office with the kind of equipment that has long been needed to handle the so numerous phone calls received every day. The college now has a campus of its own, as does the preparatory school. Assumption is now known throughout the country. The prep school’s enrollment has increased quite notably and will grow larger next year. The upper classmen will finally have the innumerable advantages offered by living in semi-private rooms. Mr. Desjardins’ pupils in the physics class now have a modern laboratory by which they are offered the proper conveniences to get the most from their course in sciences. And there is still more on the way. —Robert Dumouchel ’55 Workshop Winners Receive Rewards During one weekly assembly held on Fri¬ day May 14, Mr. J. Robert Dumouchel, the director of the Financial Workshop here at Assumption Prep., brought to a close the contest which had opened April 9. The vic¬ tor, Mr. Victor Grenon, whose sales amounted to $83.55, was awarded a new portable Motorola radio. The cooperative Armand Harnois came in second place with $57.30 which won him a Gruen time-piece. Mr. Andre Legere, a man who surely carried a lot of weight almost tied the second place winner ($56.65) and settled for a sick-room crucifix. Mr. Paul Vaudreiul ($36.50), another junior and Mr. Robert Turgeon ($33.50) were also among the top six salesmen. The “Junior A” group whose sales amounted to about 1 6 of the approximate $1000 col¬ lected held the lead. Nobody from this group, however, won any of the other raffled prizes which were acquired from Mr. John Wilkinson, representative of the Catholic Di¬ gest, at a very reasonable price. A lot of the $1000 profit we have made so far has already been put to good use but there is still some left. The future is much more promising, according to Father Edgar, and the Typing Workshop will probably be set up by September. It was also disclosed that other Work¬ shops including: Language, Better-Reading and possibly Speedwriting were also “hoped” for the same date. They are, however, to be set up early if most of the $5000 profit wanted for January is collected this summer. Pierce s ' empare des honneurs John Pierce, eleve remarquable de Metho- de, membre de la Societe National d’Hon- neur, gagna, ce mois-ci, deux concours dont le premier etait le concours national de la langue frangaise et le deuxieme une compo¬ sition au sujet de la contribution de Wor¬ cester a la fagon de vivre americaine. Helas, chers lecteurs! Meme les satiriques les plus impitoyables ressentent parfois quel- que douleur. Puis-je la voiler, cette dou- leur, en nous v’oyant partir? Impossible! Vo- tre exode m’attendrit tellement que je vous ouvre, pour la premiere fois, mon sanctuai- re personnel. Voyons ce qui s’y trouve. ler Avril—Les Elements s’habillent a neuf aujourd’hui. On entend quelques chuchote- ments douteux “Inspecteur? Inspecteur?” L’inspecteur tombe malade. Sinceres condo- leances au pauvre qui dut en subir les con¬ sequences. 23 Avril—Au soir: Je passe dans un gym- nase tout decore! Quel spectacle! Quelques ombres noires se deroulent devant moi: on les appelait autrefois Versificateurs. Ce soir, ils marchent comme des anges (ou du moins se croient au ciel.) Voyons, ce doit etre quel- que petit secret que celui-la confie a son amie. Je faillis crier “Ne lui mange pas I’o- reille!” Le 8 Mai—J’ai constate aujourd’hui que certaines villes possedent, a I’avis de certains Versificateurs, des attraits naturels tout a fait eblouissants. Qu’y a-t-il, a Webster, qu’on ne trouverait pas ailleurs, a Holyoke par example? Et que dire de la fa on tout a fait pieuse (sinon religieuse) dont un cou- reur diminutif de piste frequente le joli ha- meau de Gardn.... mais par peur de scan- daliser, je n’indiquerai pas ce sejour qui I’ex- tasie. Qui, en effet, a le droit de juger? Le 11 Mai—On cherchait en vain aujour¬ d’hui le malheureux chien. Ce brute se corn- plait a faire son petit besoin dans chaque classe. Trouvons-le avant que trop de pro- fesseurs n’aient succombe a ses pieges trop malsains ... Le 12 Mai—Le compendium verbal fleu- rit parmi nos orateurs. M. Surette a pu nous exposer, en classe, la valeur d’une parole facile, ne s’etant servi que de trente-cinq mots lui-meme. Les ames profondes, dit-on, sont laconiques. Bonnes Vacances a tous! —Jean le Naif Le premier examen exigeait une connais- sance precise de la grammaire, une compre¬ hension exacte du langage parle et une eru¬ dition complete dans la culture et la civili¬ sation fran aises. Le deuxieme tenait compte du materiel presente d’une fa on interes- sante et originale et dans un style anglais que Pierce sait manier. En gagnant ces deux competitions, M. Pier¬ ce accrut non seulement son prestige per¬ sonnel mais encore plus celui de 1 ’Assump¬ tion, qui pendant les cinquante annees de son existence, tache de mettre a I’honneur I’en- seignement des langues frangaise et anglaise. —John L. Sullivan ’55 JUNE 1954 PAGE 7 Pitching of Lefty Gaudrault and Dick Roy sparks Blue and White to winning season Assumption 4—St. Stephen ' s 9 The Blue and White welcomed the new season with a four run barrage in the first inning against St. Stephen’s with “Archie” Archambault hitting a two run single. But, Foisy, Stevedores’ pitcher remained in con¬ trol for the next eleven innings and finally won in the twelfth when St. Stephen’s ex¬ ploded for five runs. Lefty Gaudrault gave up two runs in the third and single runs in the fourth and seventh in collecting his first loss of the year. Joey Bouchard made a sensational bare¬ handed catch of a soft liner that was ticketed for a base hit. Assumption 6—St. Bernard ' s I Again the Greyhounds got off to a flying start as they collected two runs on a leadoff triple by Bob Roy, followed by a single by Pete Pelletier who also scored later. This time, however, with “Ace” Roy pitching terrific ball allowing seven hits but only one run and striking out 13 men, the Blue and White were able to hold the lead. Little Bob Roy sparked the Assumption offense as he smashed out three hits, four times at bat. Archie again drove in two runs with a single to insure the “A” of their first win. Assumption 5—Classical 7 For the third straight time, the Assump¬ tion nine took an early lead, gathering three runs without benefit of a hit. Lefty Gau¬ drault was again hit hard and failed to pro¬ tect the lead as Classical scored four times on three hits in the third inning. Eight bases on balls did little to help the Assumption cause. Pete Pelletier again collected two hits in four times at bat while driving in one of the Pups’ runs. With this defeat, Assumption again fell below the .500 mark with a 1-2 record. Track The Assumption Track Team began its season by meeting a stone wall. Such was the competition in its first track meet, held at the C.Y.O. state meet, at Danvers. As a class “D” team competing against class “A” teams, its power was excelled, but not without ef¬ fort. The meet ended with Assumption in fifth place. Flowever, Dick Randlett, Bob Laplume and Art Strahan earned points. The team’s first regular meet was easily captured with a 46-26 win over Marlboro High. Eugene Dursin surprised everyone by winning the mile run, as did Ronnie Rand¬ lett in clearing the high bar at 5’1”. The confident Assumption squad then went on to trounce both Classical and South Highs in a tri-meet, 66-20-13. Ronald Rand¬ lett. flying over the high bar, hurdles and broad-jumpmg pit, led the team with 14 points, backed by his brother with 13. The many -apable underclassmen on this year’s team giv promise that Assumption’s next season will at least equal this one. —Raoul Gagne ’55 Assumption 3—South 0 A Blue and White team, determined to gain its second win of the season took the field against a South High squad. Ace Roy mowed down seven of the first nine batters on strikes, and ended up with a total of ten strikeouts for the seven inning game. “Ace” allowed only two hits while his teammates, sparked once again by Pete Pelletier’s screaming two run single to center in the third, collected three runs and five hits. Also worthy of note in this game is the fact that no one South runner set foot on second base and that Ace faced only 23 batters. Assumption A —St. Stephen ' s 9 Determined to avenge a previous defeat, the Pups, hampered by a leadoff home run by Tom Cooney, nevertheless jumped off to a 3-1 lead in the first inning. Vanvooren, making his first start of the season was hit hard and finally knocked out of the box in the seventh inning by a five run uprising. Foisy was again the opposing pitcher and he struck out eleven batters. Worthy of note is the fact that each team committed eight er¬ rors. As a result, the Prep lost its third game of the year. AssumpHon 3—Holy Name 0 Assumption 5—Holy Name I The Greyhounds took both ends of their long doubleheader of the year against a high¬ ly favored and equally confident Holy Name team.. In the first game, Ace Roy pitched his second two hitter of the year, and in doing so, he struck out 13 batters in the short seven inning game. Most remarkable of all was the fact that the Assumption team could only collect one hit during the entire game. The first two batters. Bob Roy and Archie, were hit by the pitcher, Brigham. Joey Bouchard then walloped a two run triple to deep out¬ field. Potvin’s first pitch to Pete Pelletier was wild and the Blue and White had their three runs and the game. Attempting to pull a double upset, Char¬ lie Bibaud pitched “Lefty” in the second game. “Lefty” came through in fine style, pitching a three hitter. Assumption sewed up the game in the third inning, the key blow being Fitzgerald’s double to right field with the bases loaded, scoring two runners. Joey Bouchard also collected two hits while scor¬ ing twice. The Pups, however, had finally gotten ahead in the win column with a 4-3 record. Assumption I—St. Bernard ' s 0 “Lefty” Gaudrault, with only two days rest, pitched his best game of the year up to date as he shut out St. Bernard’s of Fitch¬ burg with only one solid base hit and three scratch hits to the infield. A double by George Bonnici and a single by Bob Roy pro¬ duced the only run of the game in the eighth inning. Bob Roy took hitting honorr with two hits and an RBI in four times at bat. With this win, his second in four days, “Lefty” evened out his record at 2-2 for the second season. Assumption 8—North 3 Assumption 6—St. Johns 3 Assumption 10—St. Johns 6 AssumpHon 2—David Prouty 4 Striving to win their sixth game of the year, the Blue and White could not drive in enough runs as a two run uprising in the ninth inning against Dick Roy killed what¬ ever chances they had. David Prouty quickly pulled ahead in the first inning with the help of a double, a base on balls and a wild pitch. Assumption struck back with a run in the third as Dick Roy slid under the tag at home on a double steal. Behind 4-1 in the last of the ninth, the Greyhounds made a last ditch stand but succeeded in driving in only one run as Dick Roy was picked off first base, thus killing the rally. Tennis Fitchburg 5—Assumption 3 After having had four matches postponed on account of rain, the Assumption squad managed to sneak in their first match against Fitchburg High before the rain came pouring down. The results were not too edifying as far as Assumption fans were con¬ cerned. Captain and number one man, A1 Daniels, made it eight straight wins since joining the team last season. Incidently, A1 is the only veteran on the team. Charlie Pa¬ quette and Norm Roberts carne through with flying colors, winning their matches also. Despite much determination, Assumption’s squad of inexperienced newcomers fell to the hands of Fitchburg High by the score of 5-3. Nashua 4—Assumption 3 Looking forward to its first win of the sea¬ son, the tennis team invaded Nashua High School. Once again we were outscored. This time it was 4-3. A1 Daniels showed excellent form, especially with his smashing serves, winning his ninth straight match. Charlie Paquette playing in the number three spot displayed splendid tennis gaining his second win of the season. Paquette teamed up with Denis Roy in doubles to score the final point for Assumption. Assumption 6—La Salle 3 Assumption’s tennis team invaded La Salle Academy in Providence on Sat. May 22 hopeful of breaking into the win column. Their hopes were realized and the boys were victorious. It was a team victory. There were no individual stars. Everyone played superb tennis and displayed that will to win which could not be overcome. Coming through for the first time were Ronnie Trudeau and De¬ nis Roy. Norm Roberts won his second match of the season while Charlie Paquette made it three straight for the season. In the all im¬ portant doubles A1 Daniels teamed up with Ronnie Trudeau while Charlie Paquette teamed up with Denis Roy to win. —John Saulnier PAGE 8 JUNE 1954 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE 3 6993 0 i 557 6882