Assumption Preparatory School - Memini Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1957 volume:

The 1957 M E M I N I Memini Heritage Vol. VII Published by the Senior Class Assumption Preparatory School Worcester 6, Massachusetts Dedication Rev. Fr. Edgar Bourgue, a. a. In our four years at Assumption Preparatory School, Father Edgar Bourque, played an integral and most important part of our intellectual formation, our social acivity and our cultural development. His work for us found no end. His effort to make us men was constant, sincere and at times dis¬ couraging. Father Edgar proved his devotion in many different ways. He was the ever present help who proved our difficulties non-existant or at least easier to overcome. Yes, the Dean of Studies’ office always contained a beaming smile, a helpful counsel, a deep understanding and even at times a strong shoulder to cry on. As Seniors and soon Alumni, we will always keep in our minds and also in our hearts the fond memories which are cherished in our hearts due to Father Edgar. Words are really hard to find to give a true picture of Father Edgar. Though we have tried to find them, we do not feel as though we have completely expressed what is in our hearts. The only possible way to fully put across our sentiments, would be to explore the deep chambers of our hearts. As a small token of our appreciation, we dedicate the 1957 Memini to our four years of help, under¬ standing, counsel and encouragement—Father Edgar Bourque a.a. 2 Son. E ce : ence •«� c •% a I lAonse ' igrvent John J. WrigW Rev. Olivier R. Blanchette, a. a. L’Ecole Preparatoire de l’Assomption est de- sormais uiie institution independante obligee de se tenir debout seule. Vous les premiers gradues de cette “nouvelle” Ecole Preparatoire vous devez aussi vous tenir debout seuls, c’est-a-dire, etres des catholiques convaincus, capables de penser ca- tholiquement pour ensuite agir catholiquement. Nous esperons que vos annees a l’Assomption vous auront aide a devenir ces catholiques decides. Le but, cependant, est eleve et il y a des obstacles. En void deux que je voudrais soulignes. D’abord vous ne pourrez plus vous appuyer sur.la cadre ties ordonne de la vie de pensionnaire. Et, si c’est une bonne chose, ce ne sera pas une chose facile. Vous etes habitues a compter sur une cloche, un surveillant, un groupe d’eleves pour vous mettre au travail et a la priere. Cela manquera totalement on en partie et vous devrez quand meme l’etre des homines de devoir, vous devrez meme letre davantage car en vous approchant de la maturite votre vie doit dependre de convictions plus personnelles. L’autre obstacle c’est l’influence de la foule. Trop souvent les hommes, la jeunesse surtout, pensent comme la foule. Ce qui est fait par l’en- semble, ce que prechent les journaux et les reclames commerciales, 1’opinion et lat philosophic de la vie des etoiles de la television, du cinema, et des sports, tout cela parait bon ou du moins acceptable et l’individu semble se croire dispenser de juger la mortalite de ces actes suggeres par la voix popu¬ late. Se qui produit cet etrange phenomene d’un peuple qui croit une chose le dimanche et accepte plus ou moins passivement des principes con- traires le reste de la semaine ou en tout cas vit comme s’il les acceptait. Contre ces deux obstacles reagissez fortement tout de suite et toujours. Revenez-nous ensuite souvent. Nous serons fiers de vous comme nous esperons que vous le se rez de votre Alma Mater. 6 . 4 cd a 5 Pere Edgar Bourque, a.a. Prefet des Etudes. Our four years at Assumption are embodied in Father Edgar. Numerous are the times we found ourselves in line at his door waiting to see him. A great part or the majority of the memories of our school days at Assumption are traced back to our beloved dean. An incessant worker, a man devoted to his tremendous task of organizing a school year for four hundred students, make him a busy man, yet with all this, a man with whom we could still have the privilege of sitting down and discussing our prob¬ lems. The number and type of exams he administered to us to help us in many different ways proved to be most beneficial. Father’s task along with that of all the faculty w T as to make mature men out of immature boys. His efforts have not been in vain. As a priest, organizer, teacher, counselor, and friend, Father Edgar is remembered in the hearts of all the Seniors with the words “Merci beaucoup.” Fr. William Dubois, a.a. Dean of Discipline Assumption’s Fr. William is one of the most industrious and devoted deans our school has ever seen. Ever since he joined forces with Father Edgar, we have felt a constant improvement in all phases of our student life. To keep up with the times seems to be his aim. His youthful spirit has made him an in¬ spiration to many a student especially those who have been with “Wild Bill” on his hikes through the “rugged mountains of Worcester.” We Seniors re¬ member him as “study monitor”—the only one who ever kept us under complete control. For the sincerity and devotion which Father William so freely gave to Assumption, we Seniors will always be grateful. 6 Pere Etienne Aubert, a.a. Professeur de Frangais Avec ses “Wow!” et “Je tiens a vous le dire!,” le Pere Etienne nous enseigne une des classses les plus interessantes et instructives. Defendeur intrepide de la France, il est une des plus grandes autorites sur Shakespeare. Meme s’il aime taquiner Dauphinais et compagnie, il est sincerement interesse aux vocations de ses eleves, faisant tout ce qu’il peut pour nous conduire sur la bonne voie. Comment pourrons-nous oublier notre cher “Pop?” Fr. Gregory Boisvert, a.a. Teacher of Physics Only a small minority of the Seniors had the occasion of sitting in on his interesting classes. Father had his own particular way of getting The subject matter into the boys’ heads. He was always ready to give additional help arid explanation to those who so desired it. Physics seemed so natural to him that some students (not the Seniors) were actually baffled or should I say overwhelmed at his knowledge. For the Seniors who had you as a prof, and for all the Seniors who had contact with you in some way, a “thank you” and a sincere memory lingers. Pere Gilbert Chabot, a.a. Professeur de Latin Pere Gilbert est un tres illustre conferencier de la musique, un photographier renomme, un joueur d’une orgue ties resonnante et de plus il trouve le temps d’enseigner le latin. Il est ton jours professeur de ses eleves et vieillit en age et en sagesse. Il essaie toujours de diminuer de quelques centimetres la largeur de sa taille. Nous devons nous rappeller qu a la fin de l’annee les cheveux gris etaient beaucoup plus nom- breux qu’au commencement. Ces nombreux exemples qui ont servi a illustrer beaucoup et a formuler notre vie resteront toujours frais dans nos coeurs. 7 Fr. Arthur Clermont, a.a. Teacher of Latin A priest, professor, and friend are the three essentials of Father Arthur. Not all the Seniors had him as a teacher, but all had him as priest and friend. A warm smile always glowed at us whenever we met him in the corridors or anywhere on campus. In the confessional, Father offered much important and needed counsel to anyone asking his guidance. Being completely devoted to his subject, it is not amazing to realize that he could give a dead sub¬ ject life. In addition to all these, Father has some¬ thing else singular about him. Yes, he is the only one of our faculty who spends his vacations at St. Vin¬ cent’s Hospital. We will always remember Father with a thankful attitude as a pamphlet distributor, preacher, friend, professor, and priest. Fr. Noel Collette, a.a. Teacher of Religion The deep-sounding voice resounding from wall to wall during our very interesting and most educa¬ tional religion classes will most probably echo in our hearts for many years. Not only in the class room where we were fortunate enough to have him, but in the recreational halls we found in Fr. Noel an adept wrestler. To many of us, he was our strong shoulder to cry on and willingly gave sound advice to each and everyone who knocked on his door or stopped him in the corridor or outside. We must not forget his power of absolution that brought us back to a peaceful state of mind and soul. As “one of the boys,” teacher, and priest, he will always remain in the deepest part of our hearts. Pere Yvon Dubois, a.a. Professeur de Francois La Versification reconnait en ce pere un pretre, moniteur, professeur et ami. Ce pere, on le voyait ici et la et pour les Versi- ficateurs au deuxieme, c’etait des ici et la qu’ils ne desiraient pas. Oui, comme moniteur, il avait son devoir a accomplir et maintenant nous apprecions ce qu’il a fait pour nous. Quelques Versificateurs lui doivent leur savoir- faire de la langue fran 9 aise. II enseigne avec l’idee de faire aimer la langue frangaise par tous ses eleves. Votre tache a porte beaucoup de fruits. Un merci sincere de tous pour votre travail a notre egard. Fr. Ildephons Van der Linden, a.a. Teacher of Mathematics A sincere, personal, and devoted interest in each and every one of his students best characterizes our Senior Math teacher. Doing his best and then some, to try to make clear things clearer proved beneficial to all students. His patience always amazed the stu¬ dents; and how he would be able to listen so under¬ standing to our sometimes ridiculous questions has made a strong imprint in our minds. Giving himself entirely to his subject and espe¬ cially to his students marks Father as a man with a high sense of duty. As a priest, he helped many of us to see the light after we had been in the dark. Though we may forget what he taught us, we will never for¬ get all he did for us. Mr. Donald Lemenager Teacher of Geography Don is one of the most popular profs on the faculty. His lively, joking, but soft-spoken manner has earned him the admiration of all who come in contact with him. To his classes he is noted for his silent treatment when angry. His army activities pro¬ vided him with a wealth of interesting data, which he gladly imparts to his students. As basketball coach he led the team to its first city title. Don is always willing to help his boys and remind them “When the going gets rough, we get tough!” Mr. Joseph Mondor Teacher of History A native of Worcester, an alumnus of Assump¬ tion High, and now one of the Senior’s favorite profs. His history classes were not the regular dry-facts reading, but rather were packed with most interest¬ ing comments by “Sir” Mondor. He always gave us a second chance to make up for any blunder we could poss ibly make, even though we did not deserve it, for we had pushed him just about to the end of his wits. The new and first addition to his family aroused much interest among all the Seniors. For the interest he showed in us, the understanding he gave us, and the “buddy” he was to us, we take off our hats and express our long-lasting appreciation. 9 Mr. Alphons Palaima Teacher of Greek We shall always remember our dynamic Greek professor. He instilled in us a love of classical culture while helping us to overcome the numerous gramma¬ tical difficulties of the language. Knowing that the study of Greek is at times tiring, he spiced his classes with many interesting and erudite digressions. He ruled his students with an iron hand. Surely, the principles of his teachings must have been based on the words of the great Greek tragic poet, Euripides: “How could one by little toil achieve things great?” Mr. Robert Palson Teacher of Chemistry It did not take the Seniors long to become familiar with this newly inaugurated member of the faculty; and in no time at all he was referred to by the entire student body as “The General.” Within the space of a few short weeks, Mr. Palson amazed his classes with the marvels of Chemistry, electronics, biology, and many other fields of knowledge in which he is outstandingly superior. It is to him that the Senior class owes the deepest appreciation for his magnificent task, well done, in teaching us Chemis¬ try. Never shall we forget those minute details that often made his classes the most interesting of the day. Mr. Edward Powers Teacher of English To say that his classes were interesting does not present a really clear picture of what they actually were. Side remarks addressed either to what he had said, to what we had said, or to what we had studied were the cause of many a riotous laughter. Complete knowledge of his subject matter, and being able to explain it very clearly and most comprehensively to his students were a tremendous aid to all Seniors. How many times did he “hang up his spurs” after many a “noble attempt” at “an inspired reading” of Milton, Chesterton and Shakespeare? Many memories of English classes shall always remain in the minds of every last one of us. 10 me beniors Class Officers I to r. K. Loiselle, P. Dumas, G. Laurence, G. Bergeron, T. Flem ing 11 ANDREW M. BEAUDOIN 21 Arch St. Laconia, N. H. Honor Roll 3-4, Cercle Fran- 5 ais 3-4, Waiter 4, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 4, Softball 4, Volleyball 3-4. JACQUES R. BELAIR 83 Brook St. Woonsocket, R. I. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, St. John’s Guild 1, Class Officer 1, Sacris- tain 1-2, Librarian 4, Waiter 2-3-4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Butt fiend 2-3-4, Class Softball 2-3-4. “Andy” ... at home with tran¬ sistors and rectifiers . . . co-owner of a third floor still . . . industri¬ ous . . . “come here and I’ll show you” . . . track man at school— ski-jumper at heart . . . appar¬ ently quiet . . . things happen in the presence of the fairer sex . . . “What’s an oscillator?” . . . Mr. Palson’s drag . . . the field of electronics is gaining very good material. CHARLES A. BELISLE 25 Merrick St. Worcester, Mass. Dramatics 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Football 1-2-3-4, Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Debating Club 2- 3-4. “Jack” . . . Jack may be seen at the coke-machine or perambulat¬ ing through the basement hall¬ way, cigarette in hand . . . steady weekender . . . What does “Social Coin” have that Assumption Prep doesn’t have, Jack? . . . intelli¬ gent Latin scholar . . . Trig, oracle: “this year’s Picard” . . . Who said: “Eh! Belair, il n’y a rien a faire”? Chuck” . . . always bursting with high spirits . . . terrific sense of humor . . . intelligent, care¬ free, happy-go-lucky . . . very generous with his cigarettes . . . towers above all like a Texan . . . ambitious debator . . . likes all girls at first sight . . . heavy spender. 12 DANIEL C. BERARD 221 Bernice Ave. Woonsocket, R. I. Hockey 3-4, Class Basketball 3-4, Baseball 3-4, Softball 3-4, Football 4, French Club 3-4. “Dan” ... a short six-footer . . . would give you the shirt off his back (if Bourque wasn’t wearing it) ... born in the big¬ gest state of the Union; now lives in the smallest . . . wears the loudest pajamas ... a future Geophysical Engineer . . . plans to attend St. Louis U. . . . loves hunting, hockey, charcoal suits, chemistry and girls . . . hates Camels, book reports and week¬ ends on campus. GEORGE P. BERGERON 25 Silver St. Marlboro, Mass. National Honor Society 4, Ecole Apostolique 3-4, Class Of¬ ficer 4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Track 3, C. Y. C. Cultural Chair¬ man 4, C. Y. C. Discussion group organizer 4, Choir 3-4 (Presi¬ dent 4), French Club 3-4 (com¬ mittee 4). “George” . . . has only half- lived (came to us as a Junior) . . . “novus homo” (already vice- president of his class) . . . everybody’s drag, and with good reason . . . lover of Greek and anything cultural. .. philosopher, debater, hard worker, and “cat” in his own special way . . . per¬ sonality plus ... “Well I’ve never” . . . causes his roommates to com¬ plain because he’s never in his room . . . certainly has the looks, but doesn’t want the girls . . . hopes someday to sign his name with “A.A.” at the end. LEO F. BOURGAULT 1381 St.-Cyrille W. Quebec City, P. Q. Varsity Baseball 2, Class Base¬ ball 2-3-4, Hockey 2-3-4, Class Softball 2-3-4, Class Football 4, French Club 2-3-4. “Burgo” . . . terrific personality . . . lover boy . . . good all-around athlete . . . “Canadian Flash” on skates ... winner of Central Mass, hockey league “Most Valuable Player” award . . . starting center for the “All-Central Mass, hockey team” . . . ardent wearer of peg pants or more appropriately named by him “sweat pants” . . . rock n’ roll fan . . . loves to raise “hell.” 13 RONALD J. BOURGEA 10 Gosnold St. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Class Officer 3, Varsity Football 3-4, Class Bas¬ ketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 2- 3-4. “Fred” ... A friend to one and all . . . keeps his love life to him¬ self . . . terrific right end in foot¬ ball, can catch and tackle any¬ thing that comes his way . . . always on the go ... a clean fight¬ er to the end . . . can give and take a joke with the best of them . . . you never know what he’s go¬ ing to do next . . . will certainly be a success in life . . . never see him without a smile . . . never gets caught talking in study . . . very innocent looking face . . . can get along with anyone, and does. ROBERT G. BOURQUE 288 Phillips Ave. New Bedford, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Class Of ficer 1-2-3, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, C. Y. C. 2-3-4, Cercle Frangais 1-2-3, Discussion Club 4, Varsity Football 1-2-3-4, Varsity Bas¬ ketball 2-3-4, Varsity Baseball 1-2-3-4 (co-captain), Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Porky” . . . whether it be gaining yardage on the gridiron, knocking in runs on the diamond, or driving in for points on the court, this truly describes Bob, a real athlete ... a proud rep¬ resentative of the whaling city . . . raises cain but never gets caught ... a real swell guy, who’s a friend to all . . . his vo¬ cabulary is strongly influenced by his roommate . . . takes every advantage of his room. JOHN J. BOUVIER 91 Church St. Whitinsville, Mass. National Honor Society 4, Honor Roll 2-3-4, St. John’s Guild 2, Sacristain 2, Waiter 3-4, Dramatics 4, Heritage 3-4, Me¬ mini 4, Varsity Football 2, Track 2-3-4, Varsity Hockey 2-3-4, Technician of Language Lab 2- 3-4, Keeper of the Skating Rink 3- 4, Debating Society 2-3-4, French Club 3-4, Glee Club 2-4. “Jack” . . . very faithful . . . works hard . . . always willing to help . . . constantly persecuted by the waiters . . . moves fastest when the girls are around . . . best goalie Auburn High ever had . . . admire les Canadiennes, une en particulier . . . everybody’s drag (except Mr. Palson’s) . . . well dressed . . . has a bright fu¬ ture following his father’s steps as an M.D. 14 ANDRE E. CHALIFOUR 147 Boutwell St. Manchester, N. H. Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Cercle Frangais 3-4, Finance Workshop 3-4, Workshop teacher 2-3, Var¬ sity Baseball 1, Varsity Hockey 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Football 4, Class Softball 3-4. RONALD J. CHARBONNEAU 21 Ives St. Worcester, Mass. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Football 1-2- 3-4, Discussion Club 4, Work¬ shop teacher 4. ROBERT H. BRANCHAUD Pound Hill Rd. Woonsocket, R. I. Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Base¬ ball 3-4, Class Football 4, Soft- ball 3-4, Hockey 4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Debating Club 2-3, Glee Club 4. “Chab” . . . deep interest in class . . . tries to get ahead . . . Personality unlimited . . . de¬ pending on what mood he’s in . . . quick witted . . . Pop’s fa¬ vorite leaning post . . . normal, although you couldn’t guess it . . . plays all Intramural sports . . . Army Reservist . . . member of Fr. Michaels 350 club. “Brancho” . . . one of Woon¬ socket’s gifts to Assumption . . . great teaser . . . can’t stay away from home for one week-end . . . believes in letting girls come to him . . . claims he has Indians in his back yard . . . rugged (so he says) . . . happy-go-lucky . . . expert noise maker . . . Red Sox fan . . . has friendly feet . . . skating enthusiast . . . “ya wanna bet.” “Charlie” . . . likes to wear pegs . . . gets a different haircut every month . . . looks forward to each Latin class . . . likes to wear Labrie’s suit coat. . . makes believe he can’t hear the 5:45 a.m. bell . . . collects pictures of Elvis Presley . . . enthusiast of Rock n’ roll music . . . eats pea¬ nut butter three meals a day. 15 JOHN P. CONNORS 292 Lincoln St. Worcester, Mass. National Honor Society 3-4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 1-2-3, Varsity Football 3, Varsity Basketball 2-3-4 (Co-captain 4), Varsity Baseball 2-3-4, Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Johnny” ... a sound mind in a sound body . . . one of As¬ sumption’s All-City men . . . likes to have fun, but always manages to get caught . . . mixed-up love life . . . worships his “Starfire” . . . big drag with all the reporters . . . likes to get 12 hours sleep every night . . . pride of the externs . . . always willing to explain a problem and help his classmates. PAUL A. DAUPHINAIS 37 Payson Ave. Easthampton, Mass. Honor Roll 1, E. A. 1-2-3-4, Waiter 2, Dramatics 3-4, Discus¬ sion Group 4, Cercle Frangais 3 (vice-president 3). “Senator” . . . happy-go-lucky . . . le futur president de la mai- son des fous de l’Assomption . . . has a very humoristic mind . . . good actor . . . Fr. Gilbert’s big drag . . . the “Senator” from As¬ sumption . . . very friendly char¬ acter . . . bashful? . . . constantly argues with Pop ... a born worrie r . . . hopes someday to wear the Assumptionist habit. PAUL H. DERAGON 181 Great Rd. Woonsocket, R. I. Librarian 4, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 2-3-4, Class Volleyball 2-3-4, De¬ bating Club 2-3, French Club 2-3-4, Class Softball 2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4. “Spike” . . . good natured . . . blond, blue eyes, good looking chap . . . under the smoke is seated Paul . . . never loses money playing cards . . . detec¬ tive story reader . . . always wins his point . . . never without a date (so he says) . . . never gives up on the girl he likes . . . tenor in the glee club . . . good short distance runner . . . often in trouble, but never gets caught . . . well liked . . . aspires towards law. 16 URBAIN J. DE WINTER Calle Taria-Quinta Susana Esq. Chiurcor-panque San Roman Las Mercedes- Caracas Venezuela Honor Roll 1, E.A. 2, Sacri- stain 1-2, Waiter 2-3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Discussion Group 4, Spanish Workshop teacher 4, Co-leader of Camera Club 4, French Club 1-2-3-4, French Club Committee 4. “Ben’’ . . . Caracan fireball . . . happy to be living in Leicester . . . couldn’t wait for his driver’s license . . . blushes easily and deeply . . . Pop’s punching bag . . . Chalifour’s “gabbing part¬ ner in Fr. Gilbert’s class . . . easy going guy . . . picked up English very fast . . . lady killer . . . talks French very fast . . . aha, bit from Spanish no doubt. THOMAS J. DONAHUE 29 Hadwen Lane Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Class Foot¬ ball 4. “Tom” . . . Staunch Irishman . . . President of Fr. Mike’s “350” club . . . likes sports . . . good sense of humor . . . big drag with Fr. Yves . . . very friendly . . . good student . . . receives many letters from a girl in Fitchburg . . . wants to be a dentist. ROGER L. DUBUQUE 148 Beaverbrook Parkway • Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2, Class Officer 1-3, Varsity Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Put out the lights in study I: 1-2-3-4. “Blondie” ... a great kid . . . never says much, but is always thinking . . . excellent basketball player (a defensive “gem”) . . . good man in the classroom, too . . . a class treasurer who got the money . . . loves sports . . . very popular . . . Fr. Donat’s drag . . . will be a success wherever he may go. 17 PAUL A. DUMAS 20 Bell St. Spencer, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Class Of¬ ficer 2-3-4, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramat¬ ics 3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Class Basketball 2-3, Class Base¬ ball 3, Volleyball 1-2, Basketball Manager 3, Cercle Frangais 1-2- 3-4, Debating 2-3, Workshop Di¬ rector 3, Discussion Club Leader 4, Workshop Teacher 2, C. Y. C. Officer 4, Glee Club 1-2-4. NORMAND G. FERLAND 12 Perry St. Central Falls, R. I. Saint John’s Guild 2, Debating Club 4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 2-3-4, Class Foot¬ ball 4, Volleyball 2-3, Ping-pong 2-3-4, Orchestra 3-4. “Doom” . . . one of the Spencer boys 7 . . good student . . . adept editor of our paper and year¬ book . . . persevering and con¬ scientious worker . . . always worries about studies . . . U. Didit . . . Jeannie C. . . . devoted to class activities . . . speaks like a politician . . . excellent leader . . . thinks he can sing . . . good actor .. . aspires strongly to med¬ icine. THOMAS F. FLEMING 32 Carlisle St. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 2-3-4, National Honor Society 4, Class Officer 2-4, Heritage 4, Debating Club 4, Discussion Club Leader 4. “Ferl” ... Mr. Rhythm . . . percussionist par excellence . . . contemporary music’s counter¬ part . . . avid ping-pong player . . . self-styled Don Juan . . . en¬ joys week-ends . . . Gene Krupa’s alter ego . . . shatters Shake¬ speare . . . co-operative . . . has pleasant dreams . . . bowling fiend . . . vocation “grease mon¬ key” . . . headed for pre-med. “Sparky” . . . intelligent . . . good humored . . . everybody’s buddy . . . quickly adapted him¬ self to Assumption and became very popular . . . Senior B class treasurer . . . has a feeling for Greek (the prof, as well! ! !) a true Democrat . . . blushes easily . . . sincere . . . excellent English writer . . . prediction: will be the shrewdest lawyer or politician around. 18 RAYMOND E. GADBOIS 107 Blithewood Ave. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Sacristain 1-2, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Class Basketball 1, Volleyball 3-4, Track 2-3, Softball 3-4, Discus¬ sion Club 4. BERNARD L. GENDRON Saco Rd. Alfred, Me. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Memini 4, Heritage 4, Glee Club 4, Class Trip Committee 4, C.Y.C. Social Committee 4, Cheer Leader 4. Class Football 4, Class Basket¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Softball 3-4 ROBERT R. FOURNIER 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket, R. I. Mascot of the Baseball Team 1, Class Softball 3, Cercle Fran- 9 ais 1-2-3-4. “Ben” . . . witty . . . intelligent . . . a jitterbug enthusiast . . . Senior mailman . . . one of Pop’s leaning posts . . . Mr. Money¬ bags for the Memini-Heritage . . . loves to come in late for Fr. Gilbert’s classes . . . psychology expert . . . when you see that gleam in his eyes on Saturday morning, you know that Ben’s headed for one of those “cool” week-ends in Sanford . .. Senior’s jovial M. C. . . . the only Senior with red sneakers . . . one of our future business men. “Goofy” . . . The one, the only . . . loves to design cars . . . tries his luck at painting . . . regular week-end boy . . . quiet fellow at heart . . . takes hard luck in stride . . . ami du professeur de Franyais . . . “Fournier, tu com- prends 9 a?” “Doc” . . . good humored . . . happy-go-lucky . . . medicine man . . . “Can’t you see my beard? Look! Right here.” . . . sound sleeper . . . “Oh, that Math!—Hey Frank, how do you do this one?” . . . likes a good time . . . where there’s Rock n’ Roll, there’s Doc . . . loves that crazy Pontiac . . . well dressed . . . inquisitive—not healthy in Pop’s class, eh Doc! . . . thinks he’s a Fred Astaire . . . not bash¬ ful ... as Pop would say “Gad- bois manque.” 19 ALBERT T. GIROUARD JR. 395 Main St. Sundersville, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Varsity Baseball 1, winner of ping-pong tourna¬ ment 2. PAUL A. GOGUEN 38 Sand St. Gardner, Mass. St. John’s Guild 1-3-4 (secre¬ tary 3, president 4), Cercle Fran- 9 ais 1-2-3-4, Sacristain 3, Librar¬ ian 1-2-3-4, Waiter 4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Class Basketball 1, Volleyball 1-2, Glee Club 4, Front Office 3, C.Y.C. Discus¬ sion Club 4. “Al” . . . quiet . . . studious . . . hard worker . . . stubborn? . . . good sense of humor . . . terrific at ping-pong . . . shy . . . women- hater . . . Pop’s drag? . . . many pet expressions (and all that!). RAYMOND L. GOSSELIN 11 Governor St. Bellingham, Mass. St. John’s Guild 1, Sacristain 1-2-3, Waiter 2-3-4, Cercle Fran- £ais 1-2-3-4, Discussion Club 4, Chapel Committee 4, Varsity Hockey 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2, Class Baseball 2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Gog” . . . top notch bookie (asst, librarian) . . . constantly critizing his roommate . . . “S.P. C.” ... class grandpa ... blushes easily . . . heard from Nellie late¬ ly? . . . sleeps through most of his classes . . . quiet—sometimes . . . still trying to sing . . . easy to get along with . . . optimistic ... set goal in sight—to wear a roman collar. “Moose” ... a very serious student . . . carries one of those devilish smiles around . . . loves hockey ... a firm Democrat and always ready to belt a Republi¬ can . . . loves Assumption, hardly ever goes home ... a real swell guy- 20 JOHN R. GRANGER 113 Paxton St. Leicester, Mass. National Honor Society 4, Honor Roll 1, Class Officer 1-2, Varsity Basketball 1-2-3-4, Var¬ sity Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Foot¬ ball 4. “Grange . . . cool as a cucum¬ ber . . . Fr. Alfred’s big drag . . . always eating candy . . . good student . . . very modest fellow . . . always five minutes late for every first morning class . . . mildly quiet . . . always the same . . . has a beautiful set of false teeth . . . spends most of his week-ends playing ball. DAVID R. GRENON 276 Lincoln St. Worcester, Mass. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Football 4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Discussion Club 4, Prom Committee 4. “Dave . . . great personality . . . never at a loss for words . . . athletic . . . see his Oldsmobile at every Assumption game ... a Romeo . . . “Parlez-vous frangais, Dave? . . . extremely friendly . . . an ace salesman . . . combines pleasure with business . . . that lobster he brought to the Hal¬ loween party—a commercial? NORMAND A. GUERTIN 24 Elm St. Spencer, Mass. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2, Class Football 4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Deck Tennis 1-2-3-4, Ping-pong 1-2-3-4, De¬ bating Club 4. “Yoyo” . . . Bowrrr! There goes that ’56 Chev. . . . very friendly . . . greatest seeker of Fr. Marius . . . not only a yo-yo artist, as his nickname shows, but also a ping- pong lover . . . plays a lot of baseball . . . has a lot of school spirit . . . believes in dating more than one girl at the same time . . . Spencer man. 21 WILLIAM L. HARDING Bonneville St. Danielson, Conn. Class Officer 1-2-3, Waiter 4, Chapel Committee 4, Class Trip Committee 4, Discussion Club 4, C.Y.C. Officer 4, Varsiy Football 1-2-3-4 (co-captain 4), Varsity Basketball 3-4, Varsity Baseball 1-2-3-4, J. V. Basketball 1-2, Vol¬ leyball 1-2-3-4. NEIL J. HOWARD 154 Barnard Rd. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2, Class Basket¬ ball 1, Class Baseball 3, Class Football 4, C.Y.C. Discussion Club 4. “Bill” . . . Everybody’s pal . . . drives around in a hot Ford . . . a hell raiser from way back . . . hates to study . . . quite a man with the women . . . Holy Cross fan . . . honest and sincere . . . one of the big three ... a master at forgetting things . . . gets into trouble without knowing it . . . loves Rock n’ roll . . . Trip’s big drag. EDMOND A. JETTE 2 Burns Ct. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Varsity Football 2-3-4, Varsity Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Trip Committee 4. “Howie” . . . good natured . . . alert . . . French student par ex¬ cellence??? . . . always a smile . . . studious? (well most of the time) . . . class veterinarian . . . drives a hot Buick, “ The Iron Chariot” by name . . . established and persistent bachelor . . . pet peeve: dogs . . . good mathemati¬ cian . . . hopes to join the boys at Tech some day . . . will go far. “Jet” . . . excels in scholarship, leadership and friendship . . . tries hard—to sing . . . never gets caught raising “cain” . . . getting quite round . . . great guy . . . always ready and willing to do a favor . . . gives his studies all he’s got . . . wherever Pat is, Ed¬ dy is .. . the only guy who can travel 30 miles with the gas gauge on “E” . . . prediction: will be a great success. JOHN P. JODOIN 118 Atlantic Ave. Marblehead, Mass. Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Tennis 2- 3-4, Ping-pong 1-2-3-4, Debating 2-3-4, Piano semper. “J.P.” . . . most facetious ... a Tschaikovsky enthusiast . . . walking dictionary of the Senior class . . . curve-ball artist in ping-pong . . . one never knows when he’s swearing at you . . . Yowm . . . book worm . . . ten¬ nis fiend . . . Buster Crab Jr. . . . lover of classical music ... al¬ ways has an idea . . . Mr. Test Tube . . . interesting character . . . enjoys piano . . . inclined toward pre-med. ROBERT F. LABRIE 12 Renaud Ave. Dover, N. H. Honor Roll 1-2, Class Officer 2, Dramatics 1, Varsity Football 1, Class Basketball 1-2, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Football 4, Cercle Frangais 2-3-4, Prom Committee 4. “Bob” . . . likes to talk about cars . . . class scientist . . . sel¬ dom seen on week-ends . . . radio enthusiast . . . Mr. Palson’s big drag . . . from a leader of men to a follower of women . . . “Elvis” . . .wants to take up Ge¬ ology . . . butt fiend . . . has a secret love life . . . likes to talk about his 1911 Ford . . . plans to attend Colorado State . . . witty . . . builder of sneaky ra¬ dios. RAYMOND J. LACROIX 58 Oneida Ave. Worcester, Mass. Varsity Football 2-3-4, Track 1-2, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Butch” ... a friendly extern with a big smile ... a serious student and a good athlete . . . excels in sciences, which per¬ haps explains his great interest in cars, especially a certain “hot” Ford ... a great track man . . . likes to play baseball . . . hopes to further his education in the line of technology. 23 RENE F. LAMOTHE 480 Marlboro St. Keene, N. H. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, St. John’s Guild 1, Sacristain 3, Librarian 1, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Cercle Frangais 1-2-3, Finance Director 3-4, C.Y.C. Treasurer 3-4, Discussion Club 4. ROBERT D. LAPIERRE 94 Canterbury St. Worcester, Mass. Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Football 1-2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Dis¬ cussion Club 4. “Rene” . . . Keen load from Keene ... a true executive of superior intelligence . . . hard working student . . . the Seniors’ money man and workshop boss . . . master mechanic (made his own “hot rod”) . . . clever poet . . . a human dynamo for getting things done ... of the misogynist club ... an all-around good classmate and friend of many a Senior. LAURENCE J. LARIVIERE 364 Marlboro St. Keene, N. H. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Sacristain 3- 4, Librarian 2, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Hockey Manager 2-3, Cer¬ cle Fran 9 ais 4, Discussion Club leader 4. “Pappy” . . . always in the same mood—carefree . . . noth¬ ing ever bothers him . . . never studies, but gets good marks . . . plays all class team sports . . . undecided about everything . . . fortunately not a member of the “350” club . . . personality with everyone. “Larry” . . . our beloved sac¬ ristain . . . quiet boy . . . studious fellow . . . Pop’s big drag (that’s what they say) . . . les yeux d’un poisson mort . . . co-operative . . . a great servant to the school . . . Latin scholar: Greek fan ... I guess so. 24 STUART J. LAWLOR 55 Birch Street Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1, Varsity Football 2-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, In¬ tramural Softball 1-2-3-4. RICHARD H. LEFRANCOIS 271 Linden Street Holyoke, Mass. Ecole Apostolique 1-2, Varsity Football 4, Class Basketball 1-2- 4, Class Baseball 1-2-4, Class Volleyball 1-2-4, Freshman Dis¬ cussion Leader 4, Workshop Teacher 4. GERARD R. LAURENCE 30 Tallawanda Dr. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Class Officer 4, C.Y.C. Officer 2-3-4 (Presi¬ dent 4), Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, C.Y.C. Discussion Club Leader 4, Class Basketball 3-4, Class Baseball 2- 3-4, Class Football 4, Class Soft- ball 2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, J.V. Basketball 2-3. “Lefty” .. . Assumption’s prodi¬ gal son left us as a Sophomore, returned as a Senior . . . studious and attentive in class . . . en¬ thusiastic in sports . . . leader of many a snowball fight . . . be¬ ing a good student and sport makes him popidar and easy to get along with. “Jerry” . . . President of the Senior Class and of the C.Y.C. . . . real handsome guy . . . co¬ operative . . . never seen on cam¬ pus on week-ends . . . hard work¬ er .. . one of the few Greek scholars . . . exceptional and constant help to Dumas with the Memini and Heritage . . . intelli¬ gent . . . always arguing with his roommate . . . quiet ace of the Senior “A” Intramural bas¬ ketball team . . . keenly inter¬ ested in detective stories . . . loves that peanut butter . . . aspires to law. “Stu” . . . Friendly with every¬ one . . . very popular among the boys . . . good student . . . good sense of humor . . . always wears those flashy green ties, especially on St. Pat’s day . . . plans to be¬ come a pharmacist . . . good pre¬ dictor . . . confirmed bachelor. 25 ROBERT P. LEVESQUE 14 Chester Street Nashua, New Hampshire Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Sacristain 2-3, Waiter 2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Base¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Volleyball 1- 2-3-4, French Club 1-2-3-4, Dis¬ cussion Club 4, Class Football 4, Camera Club 4, Gift Shop Keep¬ er 3, Junior Chocolate-Commit¬ tee Chairman 3, Table Tennis 1-2-3. KENNETH R. LOISELLE 315 Grafton Street Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2, Ecole Apos- tolique 1-2, Class Officer 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2, Monastic Choir 3. “Bob” . . . Mr. Shutterbug him¬ self . . . modest . . . has dated a large number of girls, but none seem to have penetrated into the inner chambers of his heart . . . innocent baby face gives the im¬ pression that he never takes part in any mischief, how looks are deceiving . . . has one of the most complete students’ libraries, but never reads any of his books ... his ambition is to become a doctor. RAYMOND L. LORANGER 228 Phillip Ave. New Bedford, Mass. Class Officer 2-3, Varsity Foot¬ ball 1-2-3-4 (Co-captain 4), Varsity Basketball 3-4, J.V. Bas¬ ketball 1, Class Basketball 2, Class Baseball 3-4, Volleyball 1- 2-3-4, Glee Club 4. “Weasel” . . . Class Treasurer for four years . . . good student . . . loves to stay up late and watch television . . . best dressed student in school . . . always ready for a good argument . . . usually is right . . . doesn’t care too much for dancing . . . loves the army . . . crazy about classi¬ cal music . . . plans to be a surgeon. “Ray” . . . all-out lineman . . . many a bruised and swollen leg . . . mind of his own . . . born leader . . . terrific personality and influence . . . raises the devil . . . on the spot imitation of profs. . . . isn’t proud?—isn’t moody?— by no means a morning glory? . . . a whale of a hailer from New Bedford . . . Mr. Palson’s chem¬ ist-clown . . . looking for answers to unknown questions . . . popu¬ lar affirmation—Red would be a great fisher of souls. 26 RONALD R. MALBOEUF 16 Hampshire St. Holyoke, Mass. Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, St. John’s Guild 4, Librarian 1-2-3- 4, Choir 3-4, Discussion Club 4. “Shoulders” . . . poetry and classical music enthusiast . . . avid choir member . . . loves Liberace—hates Elvis Presley . . . furnishes the Seniors with Hi-Fi music . . . butt fiend . . . library worker (?) . . . Leona . . . “K.C.” . . . loyal Democrat . . . Greek killer . . . aspires to the priesthood. EDWARD F. MARLOWE 17 Atwood Road Worcester, Mass. Varsity Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Football 4, J.V. Basketball 1. � (( T1 • T 1 1 ” • thumper . . . Big Ed, mi¬ nute in size, yet large in heart . . . a friend indeed ... an ardent student when the time arises . . . a real thumper on the diamond . . . the ace on all the intra¬ mural squads . . . hopes to make a habit of scoring hole-in-ones . . . goes for rock n’ roll in a big way . . . never stops thinking of his dates, past and future . . . good fortune is inevitable. ROGER MARTIN Fort Kent Mills Fort Kent, Maine Librarian 1-2-3, Waiter 3-4, Dramatics 1-2-3-4 Class Basket¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3, Tennis 2-3-4, Class Football 4, Skating 1-2-3-4, Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Rog” . . . Another Fort Kent, Me. boy ... a wonderful com¬ panion . . . cannot get lonesome with him around . . . gets along well with everyone ... a good student . . . very conscientious about all his subjects ... a fine orator who makes ample use of ar-tic-u-la-tion ... a very peppy basketball player . . . likes to take difficult shots ... a good tennis partner . . . gives plenty of fight in all sports . . . will un¬ doubtedly be a success in life. 27 VINCENT P. MATHIEU 22 Canterbury Tpke. Norwich, Conn. Waiter 2-3, Dramatics 4, Cer- cle Fran 5 ais 2-3-4, Choir 2, Glee Club 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Foot¬ ball 4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Foot¬ ball manager 3-4. RONALD F. MESSIER 14 Claremont St. Worcester, Mass. Honor Roll 3-4, Cercle Fran- §ais 2-3-4, Discussion Club 4, Track 1-2-3-4 (captain 4), Class Basketball 1-2-3, Volleyball 1-2- 3-4, Prom Committee 4. “Matts” ... a big voice for a little man ... a terrific drag with Fr. Donat . . . very friend¬ ly .. . plans to follow in the foot¬ steps of his father (insurance) . . . like a mother to the football team . . . greets everybody by his last name and a poke in the ribs . . . short, but all there . . . puzzles many a teacher with his fabulous questions . . . knows more “babes” than you think . . . plays ping-pong, one of his fa¬ vorite pastimes. DONAT E. MICHAUD 16 Pleasant St. Fort Kent, Me. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Class Offi¬ cer 1, Librarian 1-2, Waiter 2- 3-4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Var¬ sity Football 3-4, J.V. Basketball 1, Track 3-4, Class Basketball 1- 2-3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Basket¬ ball time keeper 2-3. “Mess” . . . the professor . . . a good student . . . does a lot of reading . . . intelligent and co¬ operative . . . likes languages . . . a star on the track team ... a hard working money earner when off campus . . . has little time to himself, but sometimes gives the girls a break . . . rides with a couple of the boys in a “hot” Olds. “Don” ... a Fort Kent repre¬ sentative . . . hard worker . . . rugged football player . . . rather quiet but always cheerful . . . “Hey Don, why the sudden weekends at Viz’s House?” . . . How about some fresh bread Don? . . . thinks Worcester win¬ ters are warm . . . loves to ski and skate. 28 GARY M. PERRON Ash Street Northbridge, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, St. John’s Guild 1-2-3-4, Librarian 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Tennis 3-4, Class Football 4. “Gigi” . . . Man with the gold¬ en voice . . . Elvis Presley fan . . . always a smile . . . thrives on Greek . . . the only honor role student who wears a dunce cap . . . disappears on weekends . . . loves tennis . . . the green hair juggler . . . efficient library worker . . . always has a new idea . . . collects stamps . . . Assumption’s “Old Philosopher” aspires to priesthood. ARNOLD L. PETERSON Greenville St. Spencer, Mass. St. John’s Guild 1, Class Offi¬ cer 1, Track 1-2-3-4, Class Bas¬ ketball 1-2, Class Volleyball 1- 2-3-4, Class Softball 1-2, Work¬ shop Teacher 3. “Pete” . . . Excellent track man . . . likes tennis . . . coopera¬ tive sportsman . . . calm, cool, and collected until spoken to . . . serious student . . . future en¬ gineer . . . possible Einstein (looks the part too) . . . always planning for the future . . . reads a lot . . . never blushes . . . never seen at school on weekends . . . lonesome, or is it a girl . . . the future looks good for Pete. RONALD P. PICARD 5 South Street Worcester, Mass. Varsity Football 3, Track 2-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Class Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Football 4. “Pic” . . . Aggressive . . . be¬ lieves in fighting for his rights . . . breaker of noses . . . Pop’s punching bag . . . always having girl troubles . . . runs a lonely heart club for Harding . . . pos¬ sessor of the ability to get into plenty of trouble . . . our next weatherman . . . prediction: will be a success. 29 ROBERT J. POTVIN 857 Main Street Worcester, Mass. Varsity Football 2-3-4, Varsity Basketball 2-3-4, Varsity Base¬ ball 2-3-4. NORMAN P. RAJOTTEE 68 Meadow Street Bristol, Conn. Waiter 2-3-4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Track 4, Class Basket¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 1-2- 3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Chair¬ man of Floor 4, Discussion Group Leader 4, Glee Club 4, Class Football 3-4, Class Soft- ball 1-2-3-4, French Club 2-3-4. “Pots” ... A terrific athlete . . . knows how to handle girls? . . . big drag with Pop . . . good sport, whether on the basketball floor or on the wrong end of a joke . . . well-liked by all—his friends show it . . . the idol of many underclassmen . . . favor¬ ite pastime is raising “cain” . . . dangerous chemist . . . excellent soldier. GEORGE E. RICE Paxton Rd. Spencer, Mass. Cercle Fran§ais 2-3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Base¬ ball 2-3-4, Class Football 4, Hockey 4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4. “Raj” . . . Mr. Rajotte of His¬ tory class . . . quiet . . . unas¬ suming . . . well liked . . . Gar¬ gantuan smile domed by freckled cheeks . . . always has plenty to eat . . . “Got troubles?” . . . water ski enthusiast . . . “Let’s keep it down, huh, fellas!” . . . mad artist . . . Mr. intramurals . . . waiter’s nemesis. “Jij” . . . Fr. Amarin’s big drag . . . “Rice, feeftee; leave ze din¬ ing hall!” . . . always out for a penance . . . likes to debate a point . . . Stonewalls buddy . . . very friendly with the under¬ classmen . . . popular through¬ out the school . . . takes part in most sports . . . “Hey Rice, knock it off will ya!” . . . would like to be a “Your Honor” like his father . . . will smile his way to success. 30 RONALD J. ROBICHAUD 17 Cross Street Gardner, Mass. Ecole Apostolique 1-2-3, Sac- ristain 1-2, Class Basketball 1- 2-3, Class Baseball 2-3, Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Freshmen Discus¬ sion Club Leader 4, Workshop Teacher 4, Class Football 4. FRANCOIS W. SEGUIN 728 Main Street Southbridge, Mass. Honor Roll 3-4, National Honor Society 4, Dramatics 4, Heritage 4, Memini 4, Track 3- 4, Class Basketball 3-4, Volley¬ ball 3-4, Discussion Group Lead¬ er 4, Workshop Teacher 4, Class Softball 3, Glee Club 4. ERNEST R. RIOUX 135 Homestead Avenue Hartford, Conn. Honor Roll 2-3, Dramatics 4, Heritage 3-4, Memini 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Volleyball 1-2-3-4, Prom Committee 4, Discussion Group Leader 4, C.Y.C. Social Commit¬ tee 4, French Club, 2, 3. “Animal” . . . Giant of class . . . excellent student . . . likes hopping into a “French Bed” . . . does not fool around much, but when he does: “Oh! Father Yvon, not another autobiogra¬ phy?” . . . thinks his Studebaker or “Steadybraker” is the hottest car on the road . . . likes week¬ ends. “Butch” . . . Walking P.A. sys¬ tem . . . prize possession: his blue bomb . . . favorite pastime: dancing . . . teller of tall tales . . . favorite expression: “Are you mad?” . . . rock n’ roll fan . . . regular weekend boy . . . class spirit galore . . . introduces all his classmates to Hartford’s coolest cat talk . . . always will¬ ing to lend a helping hand . . . one of the boys . . . the under¬ classmen’s big drag . . . pet peeve: unanswered questions . . . likes to tease . . . plans to enter the University of Connecti¬ cut . . . future pharmacist. “Joe” . . . Equine-lover . . . makes a pastime of stealing other guy’s girls . . . the whole class’ buddy . . . idolizer of the Guertin’s Cadillac ... a smile for everybody . . . Mr. Palson’s big drag . . . staunch follower of As¬ sumption’s basketball and foot¬ ball teams . . . always out to make the underclassmen feel at home . . . always faithful to his home-town . . . weekly corre¬ spondent with female friends on Cape Cod . . . research chemist of ’64. 31 J. BRIAN SULLIVAN 39 Eastw ood Rd. Shrewsbury, Mass. Honor Roll 1-2-3, Discussion Club 4, Class Basketball 2-3-4, Class Baseball 3, Volleyball 1-2. ALFRED E. TAVERNIER 226 St. Louis Ave. Woonsocket, R. I. “Sully” ... a swell personal¬ ity .. . murders the French language ... is very proud of his “hot” Olds . . . likes to dance . . . the Cassanova of Shrewsbury . . . Fr. Mike’s big drag . . . Irishman from way back . . . hopes to join the fighting Irish at Notre Dame. GERARD L. TOUSSAINT 13 Pleasant St. Fort Kent, Me. Class Officer 1, C.Y.C. Officer 4, Discussion Club leader 4, Li¬ brarian 1-2-3, Heritage 4, Varsity Basketball 3, Class Basketball 4, Class Baseball 3-4, Prom Com¬ mittee 4. Assumption’s only postgradu¬ ate . . . calm, cool and collected . . . studious . . . co-operative . . . always willing to help . . . has a mind of his own ... a determined business man . . . makes a habit of making his week-ends last a little longer . . . can be seen riding around Woonsocket in his hot Ford ... a girl’s dream (so he thinks) . . . it’s safe to bet on his succeeding in life. Chess Champion 4, Class Bas¬ ketball 4, Class Softball 4, Class Baseball 4, Class Volleyball 4. “Toots” . . . deep thinker . . . original style for bopping . . . secret love life . . . talks in his sleep. . . always ready to give a helping hand . . . never fears cold weather ... an unceasing fighter in sports . . . “Hole in heck” . . . modest in his feat of success . . . terrific student in languages . . . “C’est qua wair qua waira bin.” . . . peut-etre quenoc . . . hard worker . . . excellent school spirit. 32 ROGER I. TREPANIER 781 Woodtick Rd. Waterbury, Conn. Honor Roll 1, Cercle Frangais 2-3, Discussion Club 4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Waiter 2-3-4, Rec Hall Committee 4, Class Basket¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Class Baseball 3-4, Class Football 4, Volleyball 1- 2-3-4. “Trip” ... his favorite pastime is either taking hook shots or playing the Sax on Shoulders’ Hi Fi . . . plays any sport easily . . . “vous allez copier Shake¬ speare” . . . Mr. Palson liked his water-pipe . . . “Ooh, I just love that Jive” ... if it wasn’t for a certain W.L.H. he’d be lost . . . our freshman year’s best spitball artist . . . basketball’s most ar¬ dent fan. JULIAN A. WITKEGE 3 Rustic Drive Worcester, Mass. Class Baseball 1-2-3-4, Volley¬ ball 1-2-3-4, Debating 4, Class Softball 1-2-3-4, Workshop Teacher 4. “Wit” . . . Deep thinker . . . silent type . . . very reserved . . . future psychologist . . . likes cars but girls come first . . . Pop’s “Protege” . . . prefers Shake¬ speare to Moliere any day . . . charms the ladies with his coif¬ fure ... a neat and suave dresser . . . “how about a cigarette?” . . . usually seen behind the wheel of an Olds 88 ... a real wit. 33 jiis , � « • dm “ r Campus 35 Our days at Assumption were very well outlined for us. Much before sunrise we awoke and were soon studying. Mass, break¬ fast, classes, studies and so on made our day complete and the schedule was very tight. Yet with all this, we all found time, at one moment or another, to get out of doors and stroll around our tornado-devastated campus. We never knew our campus as beautiful and exquisitely adorned with shrubs and trees as it had been before we reached these “hal¬ lowed halls ’ Yet we cannot truthfully say that we missed it for we never had had it. When we first saw Assumption, we tried our best to live in such a state of general confu¬ sion and much to our teachers amazement we did. Then we were Freshmen and now we are proud members of its Alumni. Four years we spent at the Prep—four short years with many memories. We are really the “Tornado Boys.” The graduating class of 1954 thought they de¬ served the title but, much to their amazement we claim to be the just and extremely proud possessors of this surname. They lived at Assumption one year after the curse of Nature struck, while we lived here four years. As Seniors they were inter¬ ested in their school but not as much as we were for they would soon be leaving but we would remain for three more years. Even in such a state of confusion, we were extremely proud to say to some fair maiden we might have met here and there, “I’m from Assumption Prep.” We went as far as “showing off” our ruined campus to our relatives, friends, and visitors. Positive thinking about the bright future of our school made it easy to live with. a Yes, if the walls of our beloved campus could speak, they would doubtless bring back to our minds many unforgettable and tender memories. During the course of those strolls about the campus at different times of the day, we found our¬ selves discussing everything from Shakespeare to sex. The “rec” hall at 10:50 found us all eagerly waiting for the daily delivery of mail. A certain letter from Mom with all her love or an unexpected note from a certain someone oftentimes made our hearts beat faster and soared our morale to cloud level. The Grotto always brings to our minds a series of iilteresting and amusing deeds. After dinner, the typical Senior was always found lounging around on the green grass before the grotto. What was spoken of still resounds within our hearts. Other cherished memories are the evenings spent there, just before retiring, singing old folk songs. Snow was always welcomed by each and every Senior, but as far as the underclassmen are con¬ cerned I leave you to ponder. The strolls, the discussions, the meeting places, and the just plain fun that our campus offered to us have imparted in our hearts a last¬ ing memory. v .-N -— — - f- 38 Monks 39 T3 0 m TJ Wm j • f BSrfe- Be 4 I fa swm F ootball For the first time since 1946, the Prep football team has come through with an impressive winning season. After suffering its first two defeats at the hands of powerful St. Bernard and Bartlett teams, the spirited team dug in and took four straight. With the team’s will to win along with excep¬ tional coaching by Head Coach Ed Boule and Assist¬ ant Coach Charlie Bibaud, the Prep had the makings of a winning season. The fine cooperative spirit shown by co-captains Bill Harding and Ray Loranger is responsible for the team’s success in many games. Co-captain Bill Harding, a rugged, 175 pound center, specialized in bone-crushing tackles and deadly downfield blocking. Co-captain Loranger, a glue-fingered end, sparked the team with his outstanding defensive play and superior blocking both on pitch-outs and flanker passes. Quarterback Bob Potvin, a sinewy six-footer, captained the team during its remarkable season with his accurate passing and deft ball-handling. If our running was handcuffed, Pots would riddle the de¬ fense until it collapsed and our backs could get to work. Bobby Bourque, our speedy left-halfback, was one of the mainstays on this year’s squad. Evading outstretched arms, he would often lead the attack deep into enemy territory. A superb performer when the stakes were high, Bob also led the team in scoring. Work-horse fullback Ken Houde, who can kick and run among the best, runs hard and backs up the line as viciously as a tiger. Right-halfbacks Ed Jette and John Grenier are two of our “little’’ men who can really move. As swift and elusive as the wind, they provided a constant threat to defensive backs. Our strapping right tackle, Dave Connors, always hefting his 210 pounds to our advantage, was an All- Star performer along with center Harding. Extremely agile for his size. Dee hit the opposing backs with the impact of a freight train. Other lineman starters, Don Michaud, Ron Bourgea, Ernie Pelletier, A1 St. Marie and Bob Nor- mandin should also be credited for their fine com¬ petitive spirit and all-around fine play. STATISTICS ASSUMPTION 6 ST. BERNARD’S 14 ASSUMPTION 0 BARTLETT 12 ASSUMPTION 32 LEICESTER 7 ASSUMPTION 13 CLASSICAL 12 ASSUMPTION 20 NEWTON 7 ASSUMPTION 27 SOUTH 6 ■ rj JQ 1 M 4 t ■ ' i % 1 : % 1 V A [Lt v I in VBA Uvl Assumption 5 Cranston 2 Assumption 5 Burilville 2 Assumption 1 Marlboro 0 Assumption 1 Hudson 5 Assumption 0 Auburn 4 Assumption 2 Cranston 1 Assumption 0 Burilville 1 Assumption 3 Marlboro 1 Assumption 1 Hudson 2 Assumption 1 Auburn 2 Assumption 8 Classical 4 42 HOCKEY After winning their first three games, the Monks went into a brief tail-spin and lost two just as easily. Then they were engaged in four neck-to-neck battles, but unfortunately only pulled out one match. With two games re¬ maining, they finally clicked and showed their true colors by easily out-scoring their opponents. Leading the team in scoring was Leo Bourgault who lit the lamp eight times and had four assists. Other scorers were: Lafay¬ ette, with nine, Jean Bourgault, Dan Berard and Moe Gosselin with four, Branchaud with three, and Houde, Desrosiers, Sullivan and Chalifour with a pair. Back in the net, where games are easily lost, Bouvier slapped many pucks away. Baske It is wonderful that my first contribution to the Memini should be such a pleasant one, since it concerns the 1956-1957 Assumption Prepara¬ tory basketball team. It is very easy to get ex¬ cited over a team that won every possible honor afforded in the city of Worcester. For the first time in the school’s history, our team won the City Title and the Western Massachusetts Tour¬ nament. Besides, we broke St. John’s nine year superiority by copping the Catholic League Championship. As if this wasn’t enough, the boys compiled a 22 won and 3 lost record, the best ever accomplished by the blue and white team. This season was particularly rewarding to me, since it was my first official venture in the coaching field. Naturally, every new occupation is entered upon with a little trepidation, but my fears were quickly erased by the tremendous spirit shown by every one of the boys. The feats accomplished by these boys and the records they ASSUMPTION 50 STATISTICS ASSUMPTION 56 ASSUMPTION 60 ASSUMPTION 67 ASSUMPTION 51 ASSUMPTION 55 ASSUMPTION 64 ASSUMPTION 60 ASSUMPTION 63 ASSUMPTION 53 ASSUMPTION 66 ASSUMPTION 63 ASSUMPTION 54 ASSUMPTION 82 ASSUMPTION 51 ASSUMPTION 59 ASSUMPTION 80 ASSUMPTION 53 New England ASSUMPTION 59 ASSUMPTION 64 DAVID PROUTY 39 CLASSICAL 21 TRADE 46 ST. PETER’S 45 BARTLETT 44 NOTRE DAME 43 ST. BERNARD’S 35 NORTH 43 HUDSON 34 ST. JOHN’S 62 CLASSICAL 44 ST. PETER’S 35 ST. JOHN’S 50 ST. BERNARD’S 53 TRADE 30 NOTRE DAME 44 ST. STEPHEN’S 57 ST. STEPHEN’S 35 Catholic Tournament ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS 49 LA SALLE 71 wrote into the record books could not have been realized without a fighting spirit, the will to win, and devotion to their school. Everyone who is anyone in schoolboy sports was proud of the Monks every time they took the floor to face an opponent. “When the going gets tough, we get tough.” Would all agree that their team motto was well chosen? I would personally like to congratulate the boys for the great job they turned in this year, and thank them for making my job a most en¬ joyable one. I would also like to thank Mr. Charles Bibaud, Mr. Andrew Laska, and “my boss,” Father Durand, for the invaluable advice, and unfailing support they gave me. Also, the season would not have been a success without the wonderful spirit of the faculty and the students. My only regret is that daily practices are only a memory, and there are no more “big games” to worry about. DONALD LEMENAGER Our Championship Team Assumption’s basketball team had its finest season since the first varsity basketball bounced off the backboards in 1937. Since then the Monks have come a long way, and this year they captured the city title. The team, composed of seven seniors and five juniors, compiled a 17-1 record in the reg¬ ular season, the best record in the Monk’s basketball history. We must credit the whole team for this amazing record, for their success was accom¬ plished by beautiful teamwork, good sports¬ manship and, the motto “When the going gets rough, we get tough.” Though the whole team was outstanding there were a few exceptionally skilled players. The high scorer for the Monks was Jack Foley, who averaged 19 points for the over¬ all schedule, finishing third high scorer in the city, and also in the Central Massachusetts Catholic League. “The Weed” also broke the school record by scoring 32 points against St. Bernard’s, breaking Connie Ferland’s record of 30, set in 1953. Following Jack Foley in the scoring hon¬ ors for Assumption was John Connors, a brilliant ball player who averaged 14 points per game. Bob Potvin, who, though not scor¬ ing too many points, as a high-fighting re¬ bounder on the team and also a top notch player in the city, was also the sparkplug of the team. He kept the team together when the going was tough. Of course for any team to have the tall men score, it needs someone to feed them. The Monks had the best and coolest pair of back-court men in the city, Roger Dubuque and Johnny Granger. These two played spec¬ tacular ball throughout the season with their pinpoint passing and timely baskets. Credit must also be given to the substi¬ tutes, W. Harding, R. Loranger, R. Bourque, D. Connors, N. Routhier, R. Roberge and, P. Deckers, who though not seeing as much service as the regulars, played well when they had the chance. Don Lemenager, who piloted the Monks through this brilliant season, did it superbly. Although this was Don’s first assignment as a coach, he showed the qualities of a veteran, a determined yet calm leader. Don, captain of the Assumption College Greyhounds (for three years), took oyer the reins from Charlie Bibaud who coached the Monks for the four preceeding years. The Monks’ amazing play throughout the year, earned them invitations to the New England Catholic Tournament, where they were defending champions, and also to the Western Massachusetts Tourney. R. Bourgue was absent when picture was taken. 46 We fought We jumped We won We shot inwk a ■ t i- 1 mm: JHm Coach and Captain R. Corsini T ennis The Monks’ tennis squad played throughout the season with its traditional spirit and determination. The team played to the best of its ability and never gave up when the going was tough. Returning to action for the Monks were the veterans. The most able of these was Richard Corsini, captain of the team and acting coach, who played superbly throughout the season, constantly compil¬ ing wins against very competent opponents. Also playing good tennis for the Monks were veterans George Lepine and Richard Paquette, whose smash¬ ing drives kept their opponents continually scamper¬ ing over the court. Assumption tennis has always played a big part in the school athletic program and will continue to be an avidly pursued sport. 48 Track The 1957 cindermen faced a terrific rebuilding job to measure up to the past track teams and to compensate for the loss of their excellent coach, Dick Brunelle. The harriers faced this difficult task with much courage and vigor in the true Assumption spirit. The reins of the team were entrusted to Captain Ronnie Messier, who worked untiringly to produce a team worthy to bear the name “Assumption.” This year’s team was especially strong in the distance run where Captain Messier and the indefatigable junior, Maurice Facques, starred. Paul Marchessault proved to be a definite sur¬ prise in the dashes as he and Arnold Peterson paced Assumption’s sprinters. Don Michaud and Jack Bouvier headed the discus and shotput respectively. All in all the team had a successful season due to the hard work and magnificent co-operation dis¬ played by all its members. Captain R. Messier 49 Sports have always held an important place here at the Prep. This year, they have been very active, interesting, and at times most exciting. The Senior-Junior division had numerous exciting games, due to its well-balanced teams. It consisted of six classes, two Senior teams, and four Junior teams. Senior “A” had the powerhouse this year, but did run into unexpected and stout opposition. This five consisted of a well-balanced in and out combination: Gerry Laurence, Norm Rajotte, both excellent re bounders, and Toots Tous- saint, a player who can hit from anywhere, form the in¬ side men; “Ed ’ Jette and Don Michaud form the outside men. They also have a strong bench in Frank Seguin, Trip Trepanier, and Roger Martin. They maintained a verv strong “Jerry” soars high Basketball Senior “B” team “Fred” taps it back Jump ball “Jerry” and “Wings” fight it out Intra Murals Senior “A” team record of thirteen victories and two losses during the first half of league play. They lost a thriller to Junior “A,” led by Bob Normandin, their re¬ bounding and shooting ace, by a score of 16-14. Their second setback, a 21-20 thriller, was against a Junior “B” team. During the second half of league play, they played splen¬ did ball, but lost the most ex¬ citing game by a score of 22-20, in the second overtime, to Junior “B.” It was a cer¬ tainty from the start that they would clinch the trophy. Sen¬ ior “B” also did very well for itself by beating most of the Juniors, and losing some heart- breakers to Senior “A.” They were led by the fine rebound¬ ing of Fred Bourgea, by the accurate shooting of Ron Charbonneau and by the co¬ ordinated dribbling and ball¬ hawking of Ed Marlowe. 51 All Stars These six representatives of the Monks’ athletic squads brought much glory to themselves, but, more important than this, they heaped much deserved honor on their school by showing that Assumption can produce not only men of high-intellectual standards, but also men of praiseworthy athletic achieve¬ ment. Assumption Prep, this year, was well represented in each and every major sport. All teams came through with winning seasons and were sparked by numerous stars who showed great prowess in their respective fields. These players were rewarded for their athletic achievements by having the honor of gaining berths on an all-star team. Dave Connors and Bill Harding acquired all-star honors on the gridiron. “Dee’’ at right tackle and Bill at center showed outstanding ability and guided their team to its first winning season in many a year. Leo Bourgault and Moe Gosselin skated their way up alongside “Dee” and Billy. These two players showed great competitive skill in helping Assump¬ tion’s hockey team to overpower most of its foes and to earn second place in the Central Massachusetts Hockey League. The Monks’ basketball city cham¬ pions were led by the accurate shooting and indefatigable defense play of John Granger and John Foley. Making the All-star team was a just recompense for their hard work throughout the entire season. 52 Juniors Following in the Seniors’ footsteps next year will be the Junior Class. A very well- rounded group, this class has note-worthy in¬ dividuals in various fields. Their leading members are the very competent presidents of their four subdivisions: Ronald Coutu, Rodney Thomas, David Connors, and Ken¬ neth Houde. In the realm of studies, the Junior Class shines brilliantly. Such names as David Kelly, Peter Deckers, Andre Dargis, Paul Marches- seault, Ronald Coutu, Donald Pelleti er, Paul Menard, Gerald Fleming, Marc Durand, and Robert Lafayette are frequently seen on the honor roll. As president of the French Club, its members chose Robert Cote. Taking over next year’s school publications are Donald Pelletier, as editor-in-cief of the Heritage, and Rodney Thomas, as editor of the MeminL Assuming the rigorous duties of finance direc¬ tor is Alfred St. Marie. The Juniors have also shown much promise in the field of sports. In basketball, Jack Foley, Dave Connors, Peter Deckers, Norm Routhier, and Roger Roberge are all great assets to the eam. The football team can boast of having Robert Normandin, Ken Houde, Al Ste. Marie, Dave Connors, Ernie Pelletier, Bob Perras, and Red Guertin. For the hockey team, the Juniors contribute Moe Gosselin, Bob Lafayette, Jean Bourgault, and Ken Houde. Making their contributions to the tennis team are Richard Corsini, George LePine, and Richi e Paquette. All in all, aided by excellent class spirit, capable leaders, and ardent workers, this class is looking forward to a successful year in tak¬ ing over the Seniors’ responsibilities. Secretaries Presidents Sophomores This year’s Sophomore Class, consisting of about ninety boys, did a wonderful job in the formation of their lives at Assumption. This is due, in most part, to a group of hard¬ working boys who have been very active in many school affairs. Among the leaders are Gerard Bessette, Leon Archambault, Albert Bergeron, and Charles Dufault. Of course, some credit must be given to their teachers and guidance counselors who displayed a tremendous amount of interest in the class. Intramural sports created keen competi¬ tion among the four classes. In football, Sophomore C captured the crown. In basket¬ ball, Sophomore C and D led the pack. The Sophomore class officers were a group of capable young men. The Sophomore A officers were: Gerard Bessette, president; Leo Brassard, vice-president; Ronald Brous- seau, treasurer. Sophomore B’s officers were: Leon Archambault, president; Louis Fon¬ taine, vice-president; Albert Bergeron, treas¬ urer. Officers for Sophomore C were: Stephen Perreault, president; Michael Haran, vice- president; Charles Dufault, treasurer. Sopho¬ more D officers were: James Howe, president; Robert Boucher, vice-president; Matthew Bell, treasurer. This class had many boys consistently on the honor roll. A few of these scholars were: Francis Goguen, James Howe, Lawrence McCarthy, Stephen Perreault, and Thomas Sullivan. It is interesting to note that Tom Sulli¬ van is growing, that the sophomores have four members in Fr. Gilbert’s choir: T. Baillar- geon, L. Brassard, J. Mullins, and P. Robin¬ son, and that Dan Del Negro is getting his hair ready for a new family of birds this year. 55 Presidents This year, as usual, the Freshmen Class was the most numerous, comprising 110 mem¬ bers. The class contained much talent, which was evenly distributed over all fields. Among the most noteworthy athletes were J. Grenier, a top-notch man in baseball, basketball, and football, G. Gomez, a good man on the diamond, S. Lague, G. Simon, L. DiCicco, N. Yvon, and R. Scanlan in other sports. These promising athletes are expected to maintain the Monks’ standings and some day fill the shoes of the graduating Seniors. The Freshmen intramural squads also showed great spirit and talent. Intellectually, the Frosh are among the outstanding classes in the history of the school. Such names as, R. Bachand, P. Canu, L. Jacques, R. Lamoureux, L. Roberge and N. Yvon are frequently seen on the honor roll. Numerous other members of this class achieved notable scholastic ratings. This class was ■noted for its interest and participation in extra-curricular activities. An outstanding example of this is the persisting manner in which they initiated and edited their class paper “The Frosh.” Another typi¬ cal example is their devoutness towards the “Hobbyshops.” Without a doubt, this class, with its leaders and its will to succeed, has the poten¬ tial for another worthy Assumption Prepara¬ tory School senior class. National Honor Society A distinction which is highly regarded by every Prep student is the admission into the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. Vice-Presidents F reshmen Class National Honor Society The Society’s members are chosen by competent faculty personnel on a strict merit system demanding of the prospective mem¬ ber four outstanding requirements: Charac¬ ter, Scholarship, Leadership, and Services rendered. One of the goals of this Society is to promote in the student body an interest in studies and in character development. This year there were fifteen students who met the rigid qualifications of the National Honor Society. Among this num¬ ber, the following ten were Seniors: George Bergeron, John Bouvier, John Connors, Thomas Fleming, John Granger, Rene La- mothe, Laurence Lariviere, Gerard Laurence, Gary Perron, and Frangois Seguin. Added to these aristocrats of the Senior class were five Juniors: David Connors, Ronald Coutu, Andre Dargis, Peter Deckers, and Paul Marches- seault. These stalwarts held meetings twice a month and discussed pertinent topics, which were chosen for them by their able and de¬ voted moderator, Father Michael Carey. The subjects for discussion always contained mat¬ ter that would make their Prep life and later life better. May the Society’s emblem, a flaming torch, always guide them through the diffi¬ culties of life. And may their example as men of character, as leaders, as scholars, as servants, and as good Catholics always serve as an incentive to all they deal with. Apostolic School The boys here at Assumption who plan to become Assumptionist fathers belong to the E.A. There is a partial scholarship given by the Provincial to allow these boys to attend the Prep and two years of college in prepara¬ tion for their advanced studies for the priest¬ hood. If after this six year course they decide to become Assumptionists, they are sent to the novitiate in Saugerties, New York. This year the E.A. came under the able direction of Fr. Arthur Clermont. Through¬ out the school year, he has served as an in¬ spiration not only to those aspiring to the Assumptionist priesthood, but also to those pursuing the various other religious vocations. Almost every Sunday night, the E.A. boys could be found assembled in classroom 13, receiving wise and practical advice from either Fr. Arthur himself or one of his invited guests. The Senior members, Paul Dauphinais and George Bergeron, leave with many fond memories of this little group. Those fabulous trips to Baker Lake—the heroic naval battle, “Oscar,” the harmonious serenades on the bus —will never be forgotten. They have great hopes that their successors will fare better than they in the traditional basketball games against St, John’s Guild. Among the things they will remember the most about the E.A. is the apostolic spirit of Fr. d’Alzon which was transmitted to them so well by his successors here at Assumption Prep. As they step out into the adult world, they will possess a small spark of the flaming zeal that was characteristic of Fr. d’Alzon. “Adveniat Regnum Tuum” will resound in their minds for many years to come, serving as a guiding light in their quest for God. Liturgical Choir St. John’s Guild The Assumption Preparatory School Gregorian Choir, under the masterful guid¬ ance and direction of the Rev. Fr. Gilbert Chabot, A.A., has enjoyed its most successful season this year. The group of twenty stu¬ dents had for its officers: George Bergeron, ’57, as president, and Robert Lafayette, ’58, as vice-president. To date the choir has given two concerts; one at La Maison Francaise of Assumption College, and the other at the Art Museum here in Worcester. Both were very successful. Two other public appear¬ ances were on the agenda: on April 7th, the choir took part in a concert with the Assump¬ tion Prep Glee Club, and the Venerini Acad¬ emy Glee Club. The choir also accepted an invitation to sing the Passion on Palm Sunday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The two senior members, Ronald Mal- boeuf and George Bergeron, leave this year with a finer and more developed culture due to the knowledge of Gregorian Chant and the Liturgy they acquired while attending Fr. Gilbert’s inspiring classes. Much credit is due to the other two officers, Paul Robinson and Thomas Baillar- geon, for their numerous extra services to the choir. The senior class of 1957 wishes the choir much deserved success in future years. The ultimate aim of the Saint John’s Guild is to help fill the many vacancies of secular priests in the world today. Since it was first established in 1915, the guild has seen over 150 of its members enter the sacred portals of secular priesthood. This year, the endeavors of the Saint John’s Guild steadily fermented, through the zealous pursuits of its monitor, Father Yvon Dubois, A.A. He followed through wonder¬ fully, from assembling a simple get-togethei to having puzzling questions answered, to a serious meeting on the duties and responsi¬ bilities of the secular priest. To aid Father Yvon in his work, the guild had a variety of religious films and guest speakers, all of which greatly contributed to giving its members an idea of the priesthood from a broader point of view. Also on the agenda of the guild were activities such as a group party at Christmas time, an annual picnic, and a few sportive battles against its traditional friendly rival, the Apostolic School. Our only hope is that the Saint John’s Guild may uphold its noble tradition and give us many a holy priest in years to come. On many Friday evenings at 6:30, one could have heard the halls of Assumption Prep aratory School echoing the voices of young Ciceros and hopeful Demosthenes. This was the weekly meeting of the Debating Club which was under the capable moderation of Mr. Fleming, a member of the faculty. The officers for the year 1956-’57 were J. P. Jodoin, president; John Mercier, vice-president and Peter Rock, secretary. Debates were practiced and thrashed out about as well as a common meeting ground presented. As a result of the club’s toil, several debates were held through the year, including meetings with Hudson High, Notre Dame of Fitchburg and Shrewsbury High. Among the tournaments entered were the Worcester Diocesan Catholic Youth Council Tourna¬ ment, held at Anna Maria College, and the highspot of the debater’s year, the Georgetown Invitational Tournament held at Georgetown University in Wash¬ ington, D. C. Ably representing the Prep. Debating Club in the numerous jousts from the t podium were John Bouvier, Charles Belisle, Norman Ferland, Thomas Fleming, Norman Cuertin, John P. Jodoin, Roger Martin and Julian Witkege. The hours these debaters spent in toil and labor, the hours of research and writing, the hours of rehearsing will be repaid dou¬ blefold in experience, knowledge and confidence. G ee On many evenings‘of the past year, mellow tones have ascended from the sub-basement recesses of Assumption Prep. These notes originated from the forty odd members of the Assumption Prep Glee Club, under the able guidance of the Rev. Fr. Noel Collette. The Assumptionists added the excellent tenor voice of Father Edgar and the deep and rich basso of Brother Roger. The seniors contributed fine material to this ensemble also. In the tenor ranks, Paul Dumas, Robert Branchaud, Raymond Loranger, Paul Dera- gon, Bernard Gendron and Roger Trepanier per¬ formed well; baritones Normand Rajotte, Gary Perron, Paul Goguen, and Paul Mathieu sang to their utmost; and basses John Bouvier and Frank Seguin produced excellent work. The junior, sophomore and freshman classes also rendered invaluable aid. The fine pianist was Richard Bachand. Not satisfied with the difficult task of training Prep School boys, Father Noel took the task of com¬ bining these lads with the fine glee club of Venerini Academy. These young ladies not only added nobly to the combined group, but also were excellent in their own choral work. The Memini-Heritage Staff consisting of 17 members was the group responsible for the publication of our school pa¬ per, the Heritage, and our yearbook, the Memini. Under the able leadership of Paul Dumas, our Editor-in- Chief, and his two capable assistants, Gerard Laurence and Ernest Rioux, the staff succeeded in producing some of the best Heritages and one of the most improved and well organized Meminis ever to represent Assumption Prepar¬ atory School. Many, long, and tedious were the hours these three men toiled meticulously over copy, layout, and proofs to create a work indicative of their ability in this field. Dis¬ couraged and let down at times, these editors never ceased to always spring back with renewed incentive which sparked the rest of the staff to direct their energies in like manner. With the burden of such a task resting heavily on their shoulders, these heads work¬ ing as one were irreplaceable in their position. To them we owe the success of our beloved Memini and our cherished Heritage. Without the complete co¬ operation of the French Edi¬ tor, Jacques Belair, and the English Editor, Robert Bour¬ que, the Memini and Heritage could not have contained such interesting and fitting subject matter. Both these men showed great interest in all the work being done, and were always present to carry their share of the load. Jacques could always be found help¬ ing out in every field he pos¬ sibly could, while Bob never stopped trying to bring his articles to perfection. Urban DeWinter and Robert Levesque were jointly respon¬ sible for the greater part of the photographic contribution of both the Prep’s publica¬ tions. The sports department was headed by Robert Branchaud and Andre Chalifour. These men diligently and practically single-handed reported on our many victories and our few de¬ feats. The pecuniary problems were competently handled by Bernard Gendron and Fran¬ cis Seguin. This duo did a splendid job of marshalling the necessary financial means to insure the completion of these publications. Norman Rajotte, solely re¬ sponsible for the art work in the Memini and Heritage, singly designed the cover of our cherished annual, while Sir yy John Bouvier was the inspira¬ tion of the staff with his in¬ genious layouts. But all these men could not have possibly handled the task of writing without the addi¬ tional aid of our inspired fea¬ ture writers, George Bergeron and Gerard Toussaint. Once all was written, our typists, Don Michaud and Paul Goguen, were sought after. The rhythmical tapping of the machines of these two could be heard as they neatly tran¬ scribed hand-written articles to typed-out copies, ready for the press. Let us not forget the splen¬ did work and fine co-operation offered to us by our devot¬ ed faculty advisors, Father Etienne Aubert, A.A., Father Noel Collette, A.A., Father William Dubois, A.A., and Mr. Edward Powers. The highly centralized student government body at Assumption is the Catholic Youth Council. It is a slightly modified version of the parish C.Y.C. organizations, encompassing practically all the extra-curricular activities of the students. This year, under the spirited direction of Father William Dubois, A.A., we have made great strides in im¬ proving the efficiency and utility of this organi¬ zation. The C.Y.C. in the school is designed to dis¬ tribute the various government duties in the school to competent individuals, so as to avoid the over¬ burdening of a certain few. This is accomplished by a four-chairman system. There are a Social, Cultural, Physical, and Religious chairmen, each one being responsible for the activities falling into his category. The social Chairman, Jerry Toussaint, mr� V f V — ■ C a t h Yo C o u ’57, is responsible for the plays, dances, and parties of the school. Needless to say, Jerry did a wonder¬ ful job, especially on the Halloween Party, which was deemed the “best in years.” The Cultural Chairman, George Bergeron, ’57, is responsible for the discussion clubs, the French Club, and other such activities. To the Physical Chairman, Ronald Coutu, ’58, is assigned the tedious but necessary task of directing all intramurals. He also directs the different tournaments within the school during the winter months. The Religious Chairman, David Kelly, ’58, plans such activities as Vocation Day, Career Day, and Holy Hours. These four chairmen are the channels through which the governing forces of the C.Y.C. flow. The heart of the organization is, of course, its officers. The treasurer, Rene Lamothe, ’57, has proven to o 1 i c u t h n c i 1 ’57, and Peter Deckers, ’58, provided unfailing sup¬ port in their work with the President, Gerard Laurence. Not enough could ever be said for the great services Gerry has rendered this year. He is, without a doubt, the man of the year for the class of ’57, as he was elected All-Assumption by his classmates. Under his mature leadership, not only the Senior Class, but the entire school spent one of its best and most unforgettable years. Let us not forget Father William, the moder¬ ator. The co-operation and the tireless efforts he has shown are not soon to be forgotten. If we were able to make progress, if we were successful in our ventures, it was in no small part due to Father. We wish continued success to the C.Y.C. in future years. be one of the best “money-men” Assumption has ever seen. Through the Finance Workshop he was able to raise the tremendous sum of over $5000, which helped pay for the new reading machines and the Language Laboratory. Rene’s big dream was to have a cafeteria in the school—a dream which will certainly materialize one day, due to his tireless efforts. Our historian, William Harding, ’57, throughout the year, contributed much toward the committee work. Bill, with his ever-present sense of humor, has sustained the group through many arduous meetings. The secretary, Paul Dumas, ’57 also contributed greatly to the political organization. Paul’s leadership, as shown in his management of the Alemini-Heritage Staff, is clearly one of the great factors for our success this year. The two vice-presidents, Robert Bourque, 65 Le cercle fut organise sous la competente direction du Pere Yvon Dubois, a.a. Robert Cote fut nomme president et George Bergeron, Urbain DeWinter, Richard D’Amours, Rod¬ ney Thomas et Gerard Bessette furent nommes conseillers. Des la premiere seance le succes fut indiscutable. Le president du cercle donna son message qui fut regu avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme et on chanta quelques chants populaires, puis le Pere Yvon lut le texte du Pere Dufault qui apparut dans l’Assomp- tion. Le Pere Superieur parlait de 1’importance de la langue frangaise dans notre vie. Le comite tient a remercier les membres de la belle cooperation qui a ete regu d eux, et espere qtie dans les annees suivantes le Cercle Frangais sera un succes comme il l’a ete cette annee. 67 Parties The thought of Halloween or Christmas being just around the bend caused the strings of each boy’s heart to quiver with anticipation, and they resounded when finally they were stroked by the professional fingers of joy, personified in the surprisingly large number of able Gene Krupas, Fats Dominos, and other celebrities of the music world. Halloween bounced “Gene” Fer- land onto the stage; his crazy drum¬ ming caused our pulse beat to stop. “Fats” Larocque then made it dance by tickling the ivories for us. As M.C., Rene Lamothe once again displayed his public-speaking abilities. Lengthy jokes, stories, and other types of pro¬ longed distractions were not included in Rene’s policy to satisfy his audi¬ ence. He was precise which made for less needless talk and more entertain¬ ment by the performers. The eager group of fast-moving seniors also ought to be commended for having done the behind-the-scenes work. and Dances The Christmas party produced such talent as “Louis Armstrong” Londergan with his crazy-sounding sax, and the rhythmic Musical Monks. The success of this party may be at¬ tributed to a devoted group of juniors who lost a lot of sodium chloride in the form of perspiration from the brow. At this party, emcee Wojicki did a fine piece of work. He didn’t think he had it in him but he proved what an individual is capable of accomplishing if he has “guts.” “What! A dance here? At the Prep?” These were not rare words flying and bouncing from wall to wall in our lengthy corridors a few days before November 20. The boys— juniors and seniors—enjoyed them¬ selves a great deal, thanks to the com¬ bined efforts of the eager social com¬ mittee and wise faculty. Ron Messier has to be congratulated on the fine display of expert disc-jockey work. Twelve Angry Men On February 10, 1957, the Catho¬ lic Youth Council presented “Twelve Angry Men,” a drama in three acts written by Reginald Rose. The entire production, under the direction of Mr. E. Powers, took place in the jury room, where twelve men debated the innocence or guilt of a teen-age boy accused of stabbing his father. In the course of the three acts the jury mem¬ bers start with a majority of guilty votes, then slowly, a few jurors change their minds and vote not guilty, and finally the entire jury settles for a “not guilty” verdict. The interest of the play lay in the ability of the actors to play their roles and in the occa¬ sional humor supplied by Raymond Gadbois and Gary Perron. As some¬ one put it: “It seems that all the actors played the part for which they were best suited,” and we might add, they did it well. The plot developed through the influence of one juror, played by Gerard Laurence, who, from the very beginning, believed the boy to be in¬ nocent. On the other hand, he was antagonized and opposed by a very forceful, extremely opinionated man, played by Charles Belisle, who is obsessed with the idea that the boy is guilty, while Paul Dumas played the part of a practical speaker and self-appointed moderator of the jury. The conclusion of the play was the obvious one in that the entire jury is finally swayed to the opinion that the boy is not guilty. Yet this con¬ clusion does not, in any way, affect the quality of the play or the acting of the cast which included, besides those mentioned above: Paul Dau- phinais, Peter Deckers, John Bouvier, Ernest Rioux, V. Paul Mathieu, Francis Seguin, Julian Witkege, Robert Levesque and Rene Lamothe. From eight o’clock until midnight on the night of April twenty-sixth holds many a fond memory for all who attended the annual Prom. The gym, center of the greater part of our extra-curricular activities, was enhanced with a special romantic air that evening. The ceiling had been lowered to the level of the track creating the effect of a palace ball room. Hanging in the center of this lowered ceiling revolved a crystal ball, while directly under¬ neath, the floor was beautified with a trickling fountain, surrounded by a multi-colored flower garden. On all sides of the dance floor, tables were set up, encircled by crepe paper, creating the booth like atmosphere of a Statler Hotel. Starlight Serenade held something new in Assumption Proms, for, in addition to the orchestra of Gerry Hedin, those attending this memorable occasion enjoyed the vocalizing of Roberta Cormier, who added that some¬ thing special to make the evening a huge success. There were “Assumption Pups” for the girls to take home and a specially designed dance order to add to the formality of the evening, while Mr. and Mrs. Desjardins, Mr. and Mrs. Mondor, and Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Gadbois, served as the perfect chaperones. Due to the untiring efforts of Dave Grenon and Gerry Toussaint, and with the able assistance of their committee, consisting of Ronald Messier, Ray Gadbois, Ernie Rioux and Julian Witkege, Starlight Serenade will always linger in our memories of Assumption as nothing short of perfection. To the united effort of these six Seniors we owe our deepest gratitude for a job well done. 70 CD CLQ P CD CD CO Popularity Race All Assumption Laurence Connors Dumas Did Most for the Class Dumas Laurence Lamothe Most Likely to Succeed Dumas Laurence Lamothe Most Studious Lariviere Perron Seguin Most Popular Harding Loranger Bourque Most Typical Toussaint Harding Dauphinais Most Athletic Harding Connors Bourque Most Artistic Rajotte Fournier Labrie Most Comical Dauphinais Gendron Labrie Most Modest Lariviere Toussaint Laurence Most Argumentative Gosselin Messier Dumas Most Romantic Bourgault DeWinter Rioux Most Musical Ferland Bergeron Jodoin Most Generous Goguen Harding Gadbois Most Bashful Lariviere Levesque Michaud Handsomest Dubuque Toussaint Bourgault Best Orator Fleming Lamothe Laurence Best Spanish Athlete Gosselin Robicliaud Messier Best Mathematicians Belair Beaudoin Gendron Best Humored Dauphinais Gendron Harding Best Mannered Loiselle Toussaint Laurence Friendliest Harding Bergeron Toussaint Noisiest Rice Loranger Trepanier Quietest Lariviere Loiselle Michaud Woman-Hater Lariviere Dauphinais Loiselle Biggest Eater Peterson Harding Rioux Biggest Butt Fiend Belair Labrie Loiselle Busiest Dumas Laurence Lamothe Brightest Seguin Gendron Belair Wittiest Dauphinais Labrie Gendron Nicest Smile Harding Toussaint DeWinter The Most Rioux Toussaint Harding Theme Song By The Moonlight Brusha Chain Gang Faculty Drag Dumas Lamothe Goguen Sports Fan Trepanier Gosselin Chalifour Favorite Sport Basketball Football Baseball Favorite Subjects English Chemistry Latin Favorite Professor Mr. Powers Fr. Arthur Fr. Noel Favorite T.V. Show Superman Robin Hood Ed Sullivan Favorite Profession Engineering Medicine Priesthood Favorite Dreamer Fournier Gendron Trepanier (Elafifi Hill We, the. class of 1957, being of sound mind do hereby bequeath the following as our last will and testament. TO THE STUDENT BODY: we leave the epitaph: “If at first you don’t succeed, flunk it.” TO THE JUNIORS: we leave the benefits of the Senior lounge. TO THE SOPHOMORES: we leave the expectancy to some day have “Pop.” TO THE FRESHMEN: we leave the telephone booths. TO FATHER OLIVER: the remainder of the student body. TO FATHER EDGAR: a gold-plated Timex-Index machine. TO FATHER WILLIAM: a ten year supply of small notebooks. TO FATHER ETIENNE: an expensive leather-bound edition of the great Shakespearean COMEDY, “The Tempest.” TO FATHER NOEL: a giant size water cooler. TO MR. POWERS: a hand-carved rack on which to hang up his spurs. TO MR. MONDOR: the money to publish his Air Force Memoirs. TO FATHER YVON: a new set of doors having glass windows. TO WHOEVER WANTS IT: J. BOUVIER leaves playing goalie for Auburn. TO MOUSE’S NOSE: R. LORANGER leaves his as an extension. TO A. ARCHAMBAULT: N. GUERTIN leaves his big drag with the four o’clock monitors. TO R. VEZINA: K. LOISELLE leaves the Coke machine TO ANYONE wishing to stay awake in chapel: W. HARDING leaves his clappers. TO R. NORMANDIN: R. MALBOEUF leaves the honor of defending the great Democratic cause. TO THE “WEED”: J. GRANGER leaves his excess muscles. TO R. THOMAS: B. GENDRON leaves his mailbag. TO S. GRAY: A. CHALIFOUR leaves his faking abilities. TO W. HOLDEN: J. CONNORS leaves his height TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: R. LABRIE leaves Route 9 empty_ TO G. DEVOST: P. GOGUEN leaves his drag with Father Donat. TO A. STE. MARIE: R. LAMOTHE leaves all his money (the workshop “loot”). TO N. BAKER: G. PERRON leaves the honor of wearing the smallest class ring. TO ALL THE FORT KENT BOYS: ROG, MITCH, AND TOOTS leave their ability to withstand “warm” Assumption winters. TO NEXT YEAR’S STAFF: DOOM, GERRY, AND BUTCH leave a cluttered Memini-Heritage room and a box of headache pills. TO ASSUMPTION PREP: THE SENIOR CLASS leaves four short years of cherished memories. Lest We Forget Father Donat’s quick dip in the pool with his cassock on . . . “Je tiens a vous le dire” . . . Potvin’s explosion in Chern lab . . . the Friday nights we spent watching Superman and singing Robin Hood . . . the card games in the Senior rec hall and those pots—$$$ . . . Dr. Kunst . . . the quick butts between classes . . . the few days Senior “B” had Father Gilbert . . . the good times we had in Mr. Deschene’s class . . . the jam sessions in the rec halls . . . Father Ildephons’ monthly tests . . . the poker games on the gym steps . . . TIMEX-INDEX . . . our old buddy “Stonewall” . . . Father Marcellin’s interesting spy story . . . “peut-etre” . . . the time Neil Howard won $11.00 worth of peanuts, playing ???... Tom Flem¬ ing’s mild temper . . . good times at the basketball games . . . the brawl in the rec hall in our junior year . . . Father Michael’s bedtime stories . . . Mr. Dechenes conservative ties . . . Dumas sounding off at class meetings, “Will you guys shut up” . . . our freshman year when everybody went swimming (clothed) . . . Field Days . . . those interesting Friday morning assemblies . . . Father Yvon . . . our first dance . . . the pillow fights on 3S . . all those broken windows . . . the goof-off periods in Phys¬ ics and Chem lab . . . the hot times in Burgo and Ben’s room after lights out . . . Mr. Palson’s classes . . . Christian Doctrine . . . the “350 Club” . . . “Stay happy boys” . . . the second St. John’s game of ’57 . . . our Religion classes with Fr. Noel . . . Mr. Palaima’s dashing French beret. . . . The nicknames for the faculty: “The Soup” . . . “Easy Ed” . . . “Willie” . . . “Pop” . . . “Ma” . . . “Art” . . . “Sir Babe” . . . “Doodlefonse” . . . “The General . . . “Gus” . . .“Uncle Al” . . . “Chris” . . . “Beans” . . . “Big Joe” . . . “Hush-Hush” . . . “B.B.S.” . . . “Clem” . . . “Lemon” . . . “Mike” . . . “Fang.” . . . Julie and Bill Harding . . . “ONE, two, what did you see?” . . . Father Donat’s smile . . . Father Camille’s daily dashes down the dorm aisles . . . “Hey bud, you got a butt?” . . . the pajama party in Father Noel’s class . . . Senator’s crazy antics . . . Dumas’ operation . . . Chas’ pegged pants . . . Mr. Mon- dor’s little Joe . . beans for supper . . . “Chink” . . . vocalizing in chapel . . . Butch’s big mouth ... “I got news for you” . . . Wednesday afternoons at Pete’s ... Ben and Burgo’s sloppy room . . . the full closets during morning mass . . . the oscar . . . Rudy and his midnight calisthenics . . . Browski’s cool bomb . . . “Tiny” . . . the day Weasel wore a sportshirt . . . Ricky’s “Supermellagorgeous,” and colored chalk . . . our walks around the school in pajamas after night prayers . . . Bourque’s after dinner speeches . . . Father Marcellin’s Calcutta suit on Field Day . . . the Connor’s bus . . . Malboeuf’s Hi-Fi . . . “Yowm” . . . “Mable did it” . . . the 7:15 task periods in our freshman year . . . Donohue’s fast talking to Mr. Palson ... “I want to see you after class” . . . the old school bus . . . the gatherings at the grotto . . . chicken every Sunday . . . Jette and Pot’s love-life . . . Dubuque’s sharp clothes . . . “Goofy” . . . Labrie and his radios . . . our daily meetings in the “john” near refectory . . . Messier expounding his theories in history class . . . “Beaver” . . . Junior English classes (Father Mike’s love of statistics) . . . Saturday night movies . . . the pep rallies and bonfires . . . the x and y weeks . . . the Iowa State Tests . . . Jodoin’s stink bomb in chapel . . . the absence of Fr. James in French class . . . the committees . . . Witkege’s taxi . . . the Big Brother system in refectory . .. the days we warmed our toasts with coffee pots . . . the cat that went out the window . . . the ever-present “john” cleaner . . . Adolph . . . Sullivan’s tardy slips . . . the four o’clock study.... These are but a few of the many cherished memories shared by all of us during our stay at Assump¬ tion Prep. For sure, they will always live in our minds and in our hearts. Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo¬ graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! 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