Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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THE SENIORS As the Seniors leave Assumption, they bring with them many pleasant memories, for they can look back on their final year here with both pride and nostalgia. In the domain of sports. Captain Arthur Fitzgerald, assisted by a number of other seniors, led his football team to a winning season, the first in several years. The hockey team, sparked by Captains Pete Marceau and Norm Provost ended up the year with a fine 8-3 record. Seniors Bert Bolduc and Emile Trahan along with Dave Chartier contributed greatly to the memorable achievements of the most outstandingly successful basketball team in Assumption’s history, which won the New England Catholic Championship at Lawrence, and also the Assumption College Tournament. The Seniors also demonstrated considerable scholastic talent. Eight of them received the distinction of being named to the National Honor Society and many others were on the honor roll regularly, and received honors at graduation. Seniors also formed the backbone of the school’s organizations and activi¬ ties. For instance, Gene Thuot worked tirelessly for the workshops, Paul Nor- mandin, Richard Picard and Joseph Beauchamp represented Assumption in debates with other schools, and Joseph Beauchamp, Eugene Thuot, Richard Picard and Donat Desrosiers served the school as officers of the Catholic Youth Council. The Seniors will also remember with gratitude the efforts of their class officers, the prom committee headed by Jean Na ult, the Memini-Heritage staff, and the many others who helped to make the year as enjoyable as it was. The Senior class officers.

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FATHER JOHN GAUDET, A.A., A.B. Teacher of English His continuous good humor and his youthful vigor made his classes interesting and profitable. Father John’s compositions not only improved our ability to write, but also made us reflect on many interesting subjects and taught us to appreciate them. Thanks to his untiring efforts, we attained a clearer understanding of poetry, as well as a greater facility in public speak¬ ing and debating. Father John did not limit his services to the classroom, but contributed freely of his spare time to aid the students with their activities. MR. JOSEPH MONDOR, A.B. Teacher of World History Mr. Mondor was a newcomer to our list of teachers. Although at first we were uncertain about what to expect from him, we soon found out. His extraordinary personality and natural way of saying things acted on us like a magnet on nails. Mr. Mondor’s classes were a pleasure to attend, for in them we learned about events which, although they happened many years ago, still are an important part of our heritage. Mr. Mondor also taught us the importance of neat, methodical and systematic work. MR. ALPHONSE PALAIMA, A.M. Teacher of Greek and Latin “Let’s get on the ball, Joe. Gosselin, you must work harder; take the next sentence.” These phrases typify Mr. Palaima. During the two years that we studied Greek, he constantly urged us to work more and more ambitiously. The fundamentals of Greek grammar, which he taught us in his usual thorough manner will, of course, remain with us for many years; but, perhaps the most valuable thing that we learned in his class was that hard work never hurt anyone, could even be pleasant, and inevitably results in a sense of accomplishment. MR. BENJAMIN SHEN, A.B. Teacher of Mathematics Mr. Shen’s knowledge of mathematics and the practical manner in which he taught it enabled everyone to understand the numerous compli¬ cated formulas which arose during the course of the year. His sense of humor made even the dullest chapters seem interesting. Mr. Shen was available at any time to explain certain material which a student had not understood. We enjoyed Mr. Shen’s classes, and we always tried to do our best in them. Thanks to his efforts, we not only learned to work with numbers and formulas, but also to enjoy it. 8

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AUGUSTIN A. ASSING Buller St., Woodbrook, Trinidad, B.W.I. Man, he’s got rhythm . . . wakes us up in chapel with his clappers, and hasn’t got his fingers caught yet . . . frequently enjoys a breath of fresh air after chapel . . . avid Yankee fan . . . still thinks that Aruba is bigger than Australia . . . Mr. Bonin’s big drag . . . collects cutlery . . . only authentic Spanish athlete. Honor Roll 4, Prom Committee 4, Waiter 3, Football 4, Baseball 2-3, Track 4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Softball 4, Volley¬ ball 2-3-4. R. EDWARD AUBREY 105 Mary St., Chicopee Falls, Mass. Friendly and co-operative ... a famed raconteur, he is always in demand as chairman for debates . . . bet he could keep silence in refectory, but “chassez le naturel et il revient au galop” . . . Beans’ right-hand man . . . one of Father Gilbert’s “ames timorees” . . . author, actor and producer par excellence. Honor Roll 1, Dramatics 1-3-4, Cercle Saint-Jean 4, Presi¬ dent of Cercle Saint-Jean 4, Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Waiter 3-4, Admission Committee 3-4, Track 1-2-3-4. ROBERT G. BACHAND 1 Bagley St., St. Johnsbury, Yt. Gaston . . . model plane enthusiast . . . whiz in electronics and aeronautics . . . Sugar’s helper for three years . . . favorite expression: “Well often imitates Donald Duck . . . owned the fastest hamster on Senior Row . . . likes to hunt big game: “woodchucks” . . . goes for mountain music. French Club 1-2-3-4, Candy Store 2-3-4, Softball 3-4, Deck Tennis 2-3-4. DONALD A. BACON 18 Emerson St., Woonsocket, R. I. Always has a reserved seat next to the radio in lounge . . . Frankie Laine fan . . . pint-sized card sharp . . . will show you how to deal from under the deck . . . charter member of the Dynamiters . . . big eater??? . . . Woonsocket is the greatest little city in the U.S.A.; ask him if you don’t believe it . . . heavy talker . . . argues with anybody (except Pop) . . . fastest man out of refectory . . . opposes Marceau’s theories (who wouldn’t?) . . . helps finance the coke machine. National Honor Society 4, Honor Roll 2-3-4, Cercle Saint- Jean 3-4, Cercle Francais 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2, Softball 1-2-3-4.