Assumtion College - Heights Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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WILLIAM P. GEMME JOSEPH M, O’BRIEN O.B.” 78 West 45th St. Bayonne, N. J. Joe will undoubtedly be remembered mostly as a lad out¬ standingly popular with the entire student body, as a captain of the Greyhounds ’ and as President of the S.G.A. But his predilection for the social life and a kind of harmonious development in all areas of personality and activity are perhaps what best typify him. We shall never forget his genuine, sympathetic, and deep interest in others. Let it be known,” says Joe, that you may have tried and failed, but never failed to try.” Activities: S.G.A. President 4; Who’s Who 4; C.A. 3, 4, Campus Leader 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Most valuable player 3, Copt. 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4. 28 Ridge St. Worcester, Mass. Quiet, reserved, yet energetic and commanding respect . . . a man of few words and many thoughts . . . capable of great sacrifice and devotion . . . high ideals . . . intense and active dedication towards their fulfillment . . . blushing smile . . . prejudice for red an’ gray”. Activities: Class Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.G.A. Representative 2, 3, 4; Social Activities Chairman 2, 3; Who’s Who 3, 4; Genesians 2, 3, 4, President 4; Delta Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity; Delta Epsilon Sigma Scholastic Honor Society; Business Mgr. of Yearbook 4; Philosophy Club 4. Bijou” 27

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RICHARD A. FORTIN Dick 102 Puritan Ave. Worcester, Mass. He is a promoter of the finer things in life (viz. Theology) which he understands more fully than most of us. A deep and sympathetic appreciation of the arts, and especially of music, is one of his more outstanding qualities. But this is only the flowering of a personality which has deep roots, for the real richness of his character comes from his constant pursuit of ideals which many would consider to be too noble for a passing glance. Yet he’s better than Sid Caesar at mimicking certain profs. Activities: Genesians 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity; C.A. 3, 4; French Club 4; Philosophy Club 4; Organist 3, 4; St. Pius X Choir 4- A casual disposition, an amiable smile, and underneath, a serious outlook; that’s Chappy. He knows everybody and it’s a pleasure to know him. He claims women to be his smallest concern, but even they constitute many of his acquaintances. — Connections — Raleigh’s are a man’s cigarette.” Never let his fun-loving nature mislead you. First to help and last to quit, Norm was an asset to the class in all its activities. Activities: C.A. 3, 4, Sec. Treas. 4; Genesians, 2, 3, 4, Bus. Mgr. 3, 4; Delta Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity; Yearbook Staff 4; St. John’s Guild 1, Sec. 1; Committee for Masked Ball 4; Philosophy Club 4; St. Pius X Choir 4. NORMAN J. CHAPDELAINE Chappy” 33 West Housatonic St. Pittsfield, Mass. 26

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ROGER E. RACINE Root ' ” 17 Northampton St. Worcester, Mass. When you’ve encountered an effervescent disposition, a perpetual smile, and a talent for leadership, you’ve met Roger. He proved it possible to be simultaneously serious and gay. Always ready to give a hand, he was respected by all. Roger aspires to the priesthood, and we all know he cannot fail. Another member of the quartet. St. John’s Guild 1, 2. Pres, te 2, Sr. Delegate 3 ; S.G.A. Club 4; Dance Committee 2, 3 , 4; Yearbook Staff 4 Iflita FERNAND U. ROY Roy ” 83 Charles St. Fitchburg, Mass. Quiet and reserved ... an intellectual with poetic overtones . . . favorite study is philosophy and basic trait is sincerity with himself and with others . . . sees things in a complete way and acts with an intense enthusiasm ... A great capacity for work, coupled with a sincere devotion to the highest ideals, constitutes the basis of his character. Activities: Dean’s list 1, 2, 3, 4; Philosophy Club 4; Delta Epsilon Sigma Scholastic Honor Society. 28