Assumtion College - Heights Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1958 volume:

THE HEIGHTS Published by the Seniors ASSUMPTION COLLEGE Page Worcester, Massachusetts Page 2 It is time for graduation. Let us go then, you and I, but not with out a thought of what we leave behind, May this book be for us, the graduating class of 195 8, a reminder of these things: the hours spent in acquiring our e ducation, the hours in prayer and meditation, and also those at recreation. For we have known them all, have known the eve nings, mornings, and afternoons, even the tinkle of coffee spoons. We think too of the faculty, those dedicated men to whom we owe our education. It is not without a sense of gratitude and appreciation that we leave Assumption College. May this book serve to remind us of this debt, and may it serve also to bind us to the college. In a sense, gradua¬ tion is an end, but in this end is our beginning. Page 3 Page 4 Father Polyeucte Guissard marks his forty-sixth year as a teacher and his fifty-first as a religious. He might remind you of the Socrates of old. Young philosophers knock on his door,” curious to hear the old master whom generations of students have praised so highly. Father Guissard, like the sage of Athens, does not fall below their expectations. His courses are rigorously prepared, eloquently delivered; his punctuality remains proverbial; and like any man of stature, he artfully blends an in¬ nate modesty with mature self-evaluation. Father Guissard remains an Assumptionist in the true sense of the term. An indefatigable worker, he has devoted much of his talent to furthering the reputation and the prestige of the Augustinian order and of its founder. Lest his half- century-long devotion tend to slip by unacknowledged during these later years of his teaching career, the Seniors gratefully dedicate The Heights to Father Guissard. We are mindful, perhaps, of the tribute once paid a great French tragedian: Nous ne manquions pas a votre gloire; vous manquiez a la notre.” Father Guissard is quite deserving of the same tribute. Page 5 His Excellency John J. Wright, D.D. BISHOP OF WORCESTER Page 6 Very Reverend Armand H. Desautels, A.A., Ph.D. President Page 7 rfdmi Mr. Andrew Laska, B.S. Director of Athletics Rev. James R. Doyer, A.A., A.B., S.T.B. Treasurer Page 8 Rev. Aime Deschamps, A.A., M.S.L.S. Librarian Mr. John P. Dufault, M.S. Admissions Officer ti4faatco t Rev. Vincent R. Dolbec, A.A., M.A., S.T.L. Dean of Studies Rev. Norman A. Meiklejohn A.A., A.B., S.T.L. Dean of Men Rev. Louis F. Dion, A.A., A.B. Registrar Rev. Ernest L. Fortin, A.A., D. es L. Assistant Dean of Men Page 9 Mr. Peter D. O’Neill Ph.L. Assistant Professor of Philosophy cu ft y Rev. Norman Meiklejohn A.A., A.B., S.T.L. Assistant Professor of Theology Mr. Ivo Omrcanin Assistant Professor of Education and Jurisprudence Mr. Philippe Poisson M.A. Instructor in Classics Rev. Richard Richards A.A., A.B., S.T.L. Assistant Professor of English Page 10 Mr. Clyde K. Kendrick M.A. Assistant Professor of Sociology and History . 5 CICulh y Rev. G. Antonio Laberge A.A., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Latin Mr. Lado A. Kozely Assistant Professor of Business Administration Mr. Ronald H. MacDonald M.S. Associate Professor of Biology Mr. Raymond J. Marion Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Page 11 Mr. Lucien H. Desjardins, M.A. Professor of Physics and Mathematics Mr. Andrew H. Robinson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy Rev. Ernest L. Fortin A.A., D. es L. Instructor in French and Theology Rev. Polyeucte Guissard A.A., B. es L. Professor of French and Social Studies Rev. Alexis A. Babineau, A.A. Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Rev. Yves J.-M. Garon, A.A. Assistant Professor of French Page 12 Rev. Theodore L. Fortier A.A., A.B, S.T.L. Instructor in Theology Mr. Nicholas T. Joost, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Reverend Gilbert E. Chabot A.A., M.A. Director School of Gregorian Lhant Z acu Rev. Denys A. Gonthier A.A, M.A., Ph. D. Instructor in Spanish Rev. Robert G. Ward, Lie. esL. Assistant Professor of Greek and Latin Mr. Raymond Thomas, Lie. cs L. Instructor in French Page 13 Act One: The Gate COLLEGE YEARS a spiritjial odyssey in four acts Enter Freshman, with case and book and shining morning face . . . a face prepared to meet the faces he will meet . . ... At left, La Maison Francaise, symbol of man’s generosity to man Enter at right Page 14 Clan Offi icerA Andre G. Chambre Vice-President Leonard A. Page Secretary-Treasurer Page 15 Norman C. Guadrault President 5: eniorj .s eniorA Claude Angers Medford, Conn. Angy” Philosophy Bal Masque Committee.-3 French Club .2 St. John’s Guild.1,2 St. Thomas Aquinas Acad.3 Maison Franchise .3 Paul Archambeault N. Grovesnordale, Conn Archie” Philosophy S.G.A. (President) . S.G.A. (Representative .1, Class President .1, Who’s Who .— Genesians .-1,2, Delta Psi Omega. Delta Epsilon Sigma. Dean’s List .1,2,3, Newsletter Editor .1, Philosophy Club. Baseball . 1, Basketball .1 Yearbook (Eng. Ed.).4 Joel Audibert Fort Kent, Me. Joel” Philosophy Bal Masque .3 French Club. 1,2 N. F.C.C.S.2,3 O. R.C. 1,2 Philosophy Club .-.3,4 Basketball . 1 Yearbook . Day-Hop Club .. N.F.C.C.S..2 French Club .2,3 IRC. A, Ralph Bolduc Worcester, Mass Ralph” French £ emord To Tfc . Richard Bourcier New Bedford, Mass. Dick” Philosophy 1 m b . MimBgmfa ‘A MjRX JS ' Mmk ? Ass’t Librarian .1 Genesians . 3,4 Philosophy Club.-3 Bal Masque (Chairman).3 Andre Chambre Mahwah, N. J. Yearbook (Ed.-in-Chief). Class Vice-President. Sen. Delegate, N.F.C.C.S. Dean’s List. Business Club.. Newsletter (Ass’t Ed.).1 Foreign Correspondence .1 St. Thomas Aquinas Acad.3 Andy” Business Seniors Ji. V� French Club .2 Foreign Correspondence .2 History Club .4 Philosophy Club .3,4 Pre-legal Club .4 Hockey . 3 Yearbook (adv. mgr.).4 IRC. Pre-legal Club .-. N.F.C.C.S. Philosophy Club ...„3, Roger D’Amours Manchester, N. H eniord Blackie” Philosophy James D. Cotreau Chelsea, Mass. Jim Philosophy I- Omer C. Deslauriers Southbridge, Mass. Omer” French O.R.C.-2,3 Pre-Education Club .—4 French Club .3,4 Maison Frangaise .3 Day-Hop Club .4 Pre-Dental Club (Pres.). N. F.C.C.S, .. Catholic Action .. O. R.C.1,2,3, Robert Deslongchamps Diz” Holyoke, Mass. Natural Science ' eniord NJ eniorS John Reece Dring Newport, R. I. Jack” English S.G.A. Vice-President. 2 S.G.A. Representative.1,3 I.R.C. President.1,2 St. John’s Guild.1 English Club (Sec.).__3,4 Philosophy Club .3,4 Phoenix (Ed.-in-Chief).3 Dean’s List .2,3,4 Delta Epsilon Sigma...4 Yearbook (Eng. Ed.).4 Class Sec.-Treas. S.G.A. Sen. Delegate... S.G.A. Social Chairman. Social Activities.1, Philosophy Club. Debating Society . Pre-legal Club. Dean’s List .2,3, Frederick Dupre Worcester, Mass Fritz” Philosophy eniorA Bernard M. Flavhan Rochester, N. Y. Mr. D. A.” Natural Science Dean’s List .1,4 Yearbook (Secretary) .4 Ring Bearer. 3,4 St. John’s Guild.4 Foreign Correspondence .2 Phoenix .2 IRC. French Club.-.3, St. Pius X Chant Society.. Day-Hop Club . Robert E. Gariepy Leominster, Mass. Bob” French Ronald Goba Union City, N. J. Ron” English £ eniord Norman Guadrault Salem, Mass. Lefty” Natural Science 1,23,4 1,23,4 S.G.A. Vice-Pres. S.G.A. Representative . Newsletter, Ed. Phoenix, Ed. 1, Student-Alumni . English Club .3, Philosophy Club.- Catholic Action.2, Baseball .-1,2. Basketball.1,2,3. Baske tball (Capt.) .. Dean’s List ... Class President . Who’s Who. Dean’s List. Delta Epsilon Sigma Baseball . Baseball (Capt.) .... Yearbook, sports ed. Richard Lariviere Southbridge, Mass. Rocky” Business O.R.C.1,2,3 N.F.C.C.S. 2 Business Club. Phoenix, Bus. Mgr. 3 Yearbook, Bus. Mgr. Richard Loranger New Bedford, Mass Dick” Business Seniors Lester Maroney West Upton, Mass. Les French I.R.C.-1 St. John’s Guild. 1,2 French Club .2,3 Day-Hop Club .4 Newsletter . Phoenix . Day-Hop Club .... Yearbook, Art Ed. Peter McGuirk Fitchburg, Mass Pete’ Philosophy Seniors 4 . JSv Albert Nault, Jr. Worcester, Mass. Al” Natural Science I.R.C.1 Social Activities. 1,2 Pre-Med Club.. 4 Day-Hop Club .4 I.R.C.1 N.F.C.C.S. 2,3 Philosophy Club.-3 English Club .-.-.3,4 Terence C. O’Neill Breton Woods, N. J. T. C.” English ernorA Leonard Page Fitchburg, Mass. Len’ Business Class Sec.-Treas.„4 Business Club.4 Day-Hop Club . 4 Dean’s List._.3,4 Yearbook, Bus. Mgr.4 Roland Poulin Rochester, N. H Catholic Action .-1 Newsletter (Asst Ed.).. Genesians . Philosophy .... Dean’s List . Roland” Philosophy .S eniorS (N CN eniorS eniord Reverend Thomas Ruffin, Pastor St. George’s Church, Worcester, Mass. Genesians .1 Maison Francaise . Business Club. Dean’s List...1,2,3, Chester Styczynski Pittsfield, Mass. Chet” Business iK JSk oj Roger B. Theroux Fall River, Mass. Roger 1 Natural Science eniord Class Vice-President S.G.A. Treasurer. Pre-Med Club. Dean’s List___ Ronald Turgeon Dover, N. H. Turg” Natural Science I.R.C. N.F.C.C.S. Pre-Med Club . Day-Hop Club IRC.1 N.F.C.C.S. 2,3 Pre-Dent Club .4 IRC. N.F.C.C.S.2. Business Club.. Day-Hop Club . Daniel Yvon Southbridge, Mass Dan” Business eniord Claude Vanvoren Jamestown, S. C. Van Science Natural cn m UNDERGRADUATES Mountain climbing . . . adventurous . . . but dangerous at its best . . . demanding courage and a determined will to reach the peak. Truly, Alpinists are worthy of emulation by college students. As Sen¬ iors, we feel that we have reached a peak in our ascent. We have scaled cliffs and crags, avoiding crevasses and avalanches. With the help of our professors as experienced guides we now stand on the heights and glory in the exhilarating and bracing atmosphere. To our younger brother Alpinists we would like to leave a message. Fresh¬ men, the climb may seem too long and the required effort too great; Sophomores, past obstacles may have tired you so that you fear the approaching trials; Juniors, the thinning air and your waning efforts may be slowing you down; but take courage all! Follow in our foot¬ steps; hold on tightly to the rope; when necessary, give each other a boost; keep a grip on your surroundings; don’t look back too compla¬ cently upon the path you have just followed; look upward toward your goal. Be sure of one thing: the reward of standing on the peak is well worth the struggle to arrive there. J amors CLASS OFFICERS Lawrence J. Riordan, Vice-President; Richard J. Testa, President; Jules A. St. Pierre, Secretary-Treasurer. FIRST ROW: Philip J. Chagnon, Armand B. Chartier, Claude L. Grenache, Henri St. Cyr, Paul L. Vaudreuil, H. George Surprenant, Charles A. Paquett, Pierre J. Pelletier, Richard H. Picard, Richard G. Roger. SECOND ROW: Matteo A. Pagano, Leo P. Gou- dreau, Ronald A. Nadeau, Lawrence J. Riordan, Jules A. St. Pierre, Ronald O. Bouvier, Pierre O. Caron, Norinand L. Bessette. THIRD ROW: Gerald A. Croteau, Andre E. Baillargeon, Michael J. O’Shea, Normand D. Desmarais, Richard D. McGrath, Joseph F. Sweeney, Herbert D. Dyson, Patrick Martin, Jr., George R. Methee, Henry A. Don- oghue, Raymond J. Mason. MISSING: Paul F. Campbell, Charles A. Dotten, Roger J. Isabelle, Thomas J. Puchalsky, Roland J. Raichi, Richard J. Testa, Anthony G. Ven- incasa. Page 33 omore FIRST ROW: James J. Stanley, John F. McNamara, Julian E. Mercier, Norman E. d’- Amours, Eugene F. Thuot, Clifford D. Perreault, Robert J. Hayden, James F. Cain, Thomas F. Harrahy. SECOND ROW: Ronald F. Giguere, Richard F. Hession, Felix E. Masterson, Andre A. Gelinas, Ronald E. Debitetto, Pierre A. Gagnon, Richard L. Belair, Robert M. Couture. THIRD ROW: Joseph M. Ricard, Maurice N. Morin, George F. Aubin, John B. Lesage, Jean L. Noel, Richard W. O’Shea, Ronald C. Zenaro, Jean P. Babineau, Joseph H. Schumacher, Adrian J. Levesque, Philip R. Cormier. Page 34 CLASS OFFICERS Pierre A. Gagnon, Vice-Pres.; Andre A. Gelinas, P resident Ronald E. Debitetto, sec.-Treas. FIRST ROW: Raymond a Cloutier, David J. Chartier, Maurice O. Russell, Paul R. Goyette. SECOND ROW: Patrick J. O’Connor, Jean P. Nault, Paul A. DeWinter, John P. Marchesseault, Nobert E. Levesque, Gerald E. Goggins, Armand A. Gagnon, Robert D. Joly. THIRD ROW: Ronald L. Moran, Walter J. Conway, Emile R. Trahan, Joseph L. Flibbert, Rene J. Fontaine, Paul A. Fontaine, Robert V. Gallant, Louis C. Brien, Rob¬ ert L. Sullivan, Peter P. Choruzek. MISSING: Joseph O. Beauchamp, Neil F. Brophy, Ronald W. Charron, James P. Courville, Roland J. Desjardins, Ronald N. Dubuque, Michael W. Flynn, Edgar C. Gadbois, Wayne P. Gagner, Donald R. Jobin, Joseph N. Lane, Leo Lesage, Joseph Marchesseault, Joseph A. Poire, Raymond L. Raboin, Joseph L. Walsh. Page 35 men FIRST ROW: James Bell, Rodney A. Rivard, Robert G. Bourque, Robert P. Parent. SECOND ROW: Paul V. Mathieu, Henri P. Poirier, Raymond V. Coleman, Edward A. Allgaier, Elbridge J. Gagnon, Richard W. Gray, Timothy P. Tighe, Jacques G. Baillar- geon. THIRD ROW: John B. Kennedy, Denis C. Kerner, Charles A. Belisle, Joseph O. Guay, Robert A. Chartier, Ronald E. St. Pierre, Roger A. Coulombe, David A. Du- fault, Paul A. Dumas, Raymond L. Loranger. MISSING: Fred Barakat, John J. Bouvier, Robert H. Branchaud, Roger L. Dubuque, Raymond E. Gadbois, Jean P. Godbout, Ed¬ ward J. Handlin, Edmond A. Jette, Gerald R. Lawrence, Kenneth Loiselle, Brian P. O’¬ Neil, Kenneth A. Zereski. Page 36 CLASS OFFICERS Gary M. Perron, Vice-Pres.; Milton E. Kelly, President; Peter M. Haddad, Sec.-Treas. FIRST ROW: Abraham C. Mouhassel, Ronald N. Goyette, Richard H. Lefrancois, Stu¬ art J. Lawlor, Roger F. Dube, Kenneth W. Ethier, Richard L. Connors, Roger E. La- pierre, Paul A. Dauphinais, David H. Chagnon. SECOND ROW: Louis J. Rios, Charles J. Daley, Gary M. Perron, Milton E. Kelly, Peter M. Haddad, Carl J. Hebert, Roger D. Trepanier, Frank L. Santos. THIRD ROW: Ronald R. Malboeuf, Gerald L. Toussaint, Bernard L. Gendron, Andras V. Bende, Julian A. Witkege, Raymond L. Gosselin, Rob¬ ert L. Gauthier, Edward P. Szlyk, Robert G. Bourque, George P. Bergeron, Omer A. Le- clerc, Normand C. Ferland. Page 37 Activities ACT TWO: The Chapel Two years have passed Enter student, kneels and prays What is Thy will, O Lord?” Wisdom soon replies: The world’s a stage; but one man in his time cannot play every part.” The choice, then, must be one’s own. Page 39 SEATED: H. George Suprenant, Senior Delegate; Mr. Philippe L. Poisson, Moderator; Left to Right: Omer A. Leclerc, Andre A. Gelinas, John J. Bouvier, Armand B. Char- tier, Richard F. Hession. Page 40 ultural V c -A ctivities C ommittee Left to Right: Robert R. Cou¬ ture, Robert Cormier, Ronald E. St. Pierre, John B. Lesage, Richard F. Hession, Presi¬ dent. FIRST ROW: Ronald R. Malboeuf, Richard G. Roger. SECOND ROW: Maurice N. Morin, Leo P. Goudreau, Gary M. Perron. S. 9 ohn’s m d Page 41 Catholic Action LEFT TO RIGHT: John L. Bouvier, Ronald E. St. Pierre, Maurice N. Morin, John B. Lesage, Richard G. Roger, Richard F. Hession, President; Rev. Normand A. Meiklejohn A.A., Moderator; Joseph O. Guay. Ecole Apostolique LEFT TO RIGHT: John B. Lesage, Richard L. Belair, George P. Bergeron, Robert Cormier. Missing: Louis J. Rios. Page 42 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine FIRST ROW: Ronald N. Goyette, Ronald G. Giguere, Henri P. Poirier. SECOND ROW: Rodney A. Rivard, Joseph O. Guay, Ronald E. St. Pierre, Rev. Alexis A. Babineau, A.A., Moderator; David A. Dufault, Armand B. Chartier, President; Ronald R. Malboeuf. St. Pius X Chant Society AT PIANO: Roland U. Pou¬ lin. LEFT to RIGHT: Claude L. Grenache, Rev. Normand A. Meiklejohn, A. A., Moder¬ ator; Ronald R. Malboeuf, George P. Bergeron. Page 43 s. tudent overnment ssociation Page 44 S.G.A. COUNCIL FIRST ROW: Paul C. Rheaume, Joseph O. Beauchamp, Rev. Normand A. Meiklejohn, A.A., Moderator; Richard L. Belair, Andre A. Gelinas. SECOND ROW: Paul A. Du¬ mas, Frederic L. Dupre, Ronald J. Goba, Joseph O. Guay, Normand D. Desmarais, Lawrence J. Riordan. S.G.A. OFFICERS SEATED: Paul J. Archambault, President; Richard J. Testa, Vice- President. STANDING: Eugene F. Thuot, Secretary; John P. Marches- seault, Treasurer. Page 45 YEARBOOK STAFF Peter E. McGuirk, Art Director STANDING: John L. Bouvier, Photographer; Bernard M. Flavhan, Secretary; Leonard A. Page, Business Manager; James D. Cotreau, Advertising Manager. SEATED: Richard L. Loranger, Business Manager; Page 46 John R. Dring English Editor Rev. Richard A. Richards, A.A., Moderator. Andre G. Chambre Editor-in-Chief Paul J. Archambault English Editor Normand C. Gaudrault Sorts Editor Student Publications Left to Right: H. George Surprenant, Eu¬ gene F. Thuot, Richard J. Testa, Editor; Claude L. Grenache, David A. Dufault, Louis J. Rios. SEATED: Richard L. Belair, Editor. STANDING: Armand B. Chartier, French Editor; Mr. Philippe L. Poisson, Advisor; Rev. Ernest L. Fortin, A.A., Moderator; Richard L. Loranger, Business Manager. THE NEWSLETTER THE PHOENIX National Dramatic Fraternity Delta Psi Omega FIRST ROW: Richard L. Belair, Charles A. Paquette, Paul J. Archambault, Andre A. Gelinas. SECOND ROW: Pierre A. Gagnon, John B. Lesage, Pierre J. Pelletier, Rev. Richard Richards, A.A., Moderator; Claude L. Grenache, H. George Surprenant, Thomas J. Puchalsky, Claude Brunelle. J Jhe (jenesians Genesians FIRST ROW: Jean P. Babineau, Paul J. Archambault, Richard J. Bourcier, Richard L. Belair, Roland U. Poulin, Joseph H. Schumacher. SECOND ROW: Gary M. Perron, Richard G. Roger, Andre A. Gelinas, Pierre A. Gagnon, Charles A. Belisle, Ronald E. St. Pierre, David A. Dufault, Pierre J. Pelletier, John B. Lesage, Claude L. Grenache Page 49 ORGANIZED RESERVE CORPS 94th Infantry Division 376th Infantry Regiment Medical Company FIRST ROW: Patrick Martin, Pierre Gagnon, Richard Loranger, Raymond Mason, Normand Bessette. STANDING: Lt. Moody, Sergt. McCarthy, Robert Audette, James Bill, Paul Archambault, Robert Joly, Ronald Zenaro, Norman Gaudrault, Lt. Doyer, Lt. O’Malley, Lt. Thurston. Page 50 Jt Norman Gaudrault lectures to a reservist class. Pat Martin, Ray Mason, Dick Loranger, and Bob Deslongchamps look over a B.A.R. Norm Gaudrault administers first aid to Paul Archambault. Page 51 Business Club Left to Right: Joseph H. Schumach¬ er, Chester R. Styczinski, Raymond Tourville, Pierre O. Caron, Louis E. Dusseault, Ronald O. Bouvier, Wil¬ liam C. Struzinski, Armand A. Gag¬ non, Richard D. McGrath, Dr. Lado A. Kozely, Moderator; Joseph F. Sweeney, Patrick Martin, Normand D. Desmarais, Richard L. Loranger, Andre E. Baillargeon, Raymond A. Cloutier, Andre G. Chamb re, Leon¬ ard A. Page, H. George Surprenant, Richard J. Lariviere, Daniel J. Yvon. PROFESSIONAL Philosophy Club SEATED: Lawrence J. Riordan, Richard J. Bourcier, Mr. Peter O’¬ Neill, Moderator; Dr. Andrew Rob¬ inson, Moderator; Roland U. Pou¬ lin, Claude J. Angers. STANDING: Richard G. Roger, Richard H. Pic¬ ard, Henry A. Donoghue, Joel P. Audibert, Paul J. Archambault, George R. Methee, Claude L. Gren- ache, Gerald A. Croteau, Bernard M. Flavhan, Michael J. O’Shea, James D. Cotreau. Page 52 ORGANIZATIONS History Club FIRST ROW: Joseph F. Ricard, Gerald A. Croteau, Richard J. Testa, James D. Cotreau. SECOND ROW: Ronald N. Goyette, David J. Char- tier, Emile R. Trahan, George R. Methee, Dr. Raymond Marion, Moderator; Robert R. Couture, James L. Cain, Richard W. O ’Shea. Pre-Educational Club Left to Right: Armand B. Chartier, Ronald G. Giguere, Robert R Cou¬ ture, President; Roland U. Poulin, George R. Methee, Henri-P. Poir¬ ier, Emile R. Trahan. Page 53 FIRST ROW: Richard J. Testa, English Club John R. Dring, Dr. Nicholas Joost, Moderator; Thomas J. Puchalsky, Richard L. Belair. SECOND ROW: Richard J. Bourcier, Ronald J. Goba, Paul C. Rheaume, Paul J. Archambault, Claude L. Grenache, Terence C. O’Neill. Pre-Dental Club Left t0 Right: Walter J. Conway, Paul R. Goyette, Normand G. Fer- land, Rodney A. Rivard, Normand E. D ' Amours, Robert O. Deslong- champs, President; Claude P. Van Vooren. SEATED: Jean P. Babineau, Eu¬ gene F. Thuot, Andras V. Bende, Omer A. Leclerc, Richard F. Hes- sion, President; Normand L. Bes¬ sette, Milton E. Kelly. Pre-Medical Club V 4 T Vi Saint Augustine Debating Society Left to Right: Frederic L. Dupre, Richard J. Testa, H. George Surprenant, Normand G. Ferland, David A. Dufault. Vice-President; Lawrence J. Rior- dan, President; Patrick J. O’Con¬ nor, Secretary-Treasurer. SEATED: Kenneth W. Ethier, Da¬ vid J. Chartier, Felix E. Masterson, President; Andre A. Gelinas, Roger E. D’Amours. STANDING: Rich¬ ard W. O’Shea, Andre E. Baillarg- eon, Frederic L. Dupre, Ronald A. Nadeau. Pre-Legal Club Worcester Undergraduate Club OFFICERS Michael J. O’Shea, ACT THREE t TVcuf The Delta Epsilon INDUCTION CEREMONY Sigma Symposium Left to Right: Paul J Archambault, Dr. Nicholas T. Joost, National President; John R. Dring, Normand C. Gaudrault. John Dring (extreme left) panel member discussing the subject of higher education. Paul Archambault (left) moderator of the panel discussions. Vocalist Pete Haddad Joe Sweeney and Bill Struzenski in a French duet. Assassin” Phil Chagnon takes aim. John Dring, the un-shaven poet.” CHRISTMAS PARTYZ Paul Rheaume sings Black Magic” Phil Chagnon, M.C. Louis Dusseault wears his Sunday dress. Gary Perron as the Old Philosopher” DAN ■ I Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 SOLEMN CONSECRATION IIS1B Ml OF OUR CHAPEL ALTARS tllINKV ' _ . .t . Page 65 LA MAISON A college education should provide Christian . . . cosmopolitanism . . Bishop Wright of Worcester Intermission time in the lobby of La Maison Francaise Page 66 FRANCAISE Saint Thomas Day Forum Claude Brunelle on The Intellectual in The American Society Lawrence Reordan an The School vs. The Market Place. French Contest Page 67 PORTS ACT FOUR: The Field of Battle Flourish. Enter armies of blue and white Lines are drawn Swish of nets, clash of sticks and clubs and rackets and bats A crucial hour for men of stoutest hearts Page 69 Scte et cilC As the ’57-’58 basketball season got underway, all eyes were on the Greyhounds to see if they would pick up from where last year’s team left off. Although not many dared hazard a guess as to how successful the Blue and White would be, there was still the general anticipation that plenty of fine basketball was in store. From the very beginning of the season the fans were treated to a fine brand of ball playing. The cheers were loud and the thrills many as the fast-stepping Grey¬ hounds rolled over Merrimack, Fairfield, Worcester Teachers, and Clark. Led by Captain Ronnie Goba, the big A” sported a clean slate (4-0) at Christmas time. Holy Cross cut Assumption’s streak short during these same vacations as they built up an 18-point lead by half-time. The victory was far from tucked away, however, for the Greyhounds put on a dazzling comeback in the second half as they came to within three points of the Crusaders toward the end of the game. Buddy Masterson, a fine general throughout, paced Assumption’s attack with 15 points. Following the setback, the team set out to start a new winning streak. Four more foes succumbed before P.C. came out on top in another thriller. Two days later the Greyhounds were back on the victory trail with their first victory ever over St. Anselm. The remaining six games featured five more Assumption wins and included a split against. A.I.C. All told, in regular season play, the team compiled a highly impressive 14-3 record. With a shot at national recognition, the Blue and White next competed in the regional playoff of the NAIA. On successive nights, Assumption knocked off New Bedford Tech and New Haven Teachers. With 37 points in the two games Buddy Masterson earned the honor of All Star Tourney Team Captain. Also selected on the team were Ron Goba and Dick McGrath. At Kansas City, the Greyhounds lost a tout battle to a strong Western Montana team (86-73). Four Greyhounds hit double figures with Dick McGrath showing the way as he hooped 17 points. Though defeated, the Blue and White had made a gallant attempt as testified by the throng of loyal fans that turned up at the airport to greet the boys home. An important factor in the Greyhounds success was the fine mentoring job of coach Andy Laska. The familiar cries of hands up on defense” and work the clear out’’ had the boys on their toes at all times. He worked his players hard and insisted on hustle. Highlighting the season’s play was the excellent team work. The board strength was found in Ronnie Goba, Herb Dyson, and Dick McGrath. Noteworthy was the way in which Joe Lane came off the bench late in the season to do an excellent job in the pivot post. Also to be mentioned is the aggressive help supplied by Joe Sweeney and Bob Sullivan. Then again, the eye-catching play of Buddy Masterson and Freddie Barakat brought the fans to their feet on numerous occasions. VISITORS W3 V SUM p r UMPT fy YVaUMPT suhp A iMPTI( A. v- .±4L- ' V ‘ ■■ •fflg•; ■� V UMPJ 1 en □ c2 FIRST ROW: Normand Desmarais, Fred Barakat, Richard Gray, Felix Masterson, Robert Sullivan, Emile Trahan. SECOND ROW: Peter Haddad, Ass’t Manager, Pierre Caron, Manager, Captain Ronald Goba, Joseph Lane, Joseph Sweeney, Herbert Dyson, Richard McGrath, Mr. Andrew Laska, Coach. Andy Laska, coach Page 71 ON HOMECOMING DAY ASSUMPTION vs. Page 74 Page 75 FIRST ROW: Captain Ron Bouvier, Jean Noel, John Bouvier, Ronald Giguere, John McNamara. SECOND ROW: Raymond Gosselin, Jean Godbout, Timothy Tighe, Paul Fontine, Maurice Morin, Jacques Baillargeon, David Dufault, Manager. HOCKEY The Assumption Icemen found it tough going this season although they showed a fine spirit and enthusiasm. Plagued by inexperience and lack of practice, the team was not fully prepared to cope with its stiff opposition. This was only the team’s sophomore year and it seems about ready now with the acquired experience and know-how of these first two years to become an important power in small college circles. Under the tutelage of coach Bill Kane such men as Bugs” Morin, Paul Fontaine, and Ronald Giguerre have developed into fine competitive players. Fiery Captain Ron Bouvier has been an important factor in making of the team a hustling outfit. Surprising Freshman Jacques Baillargeon and John Bouvier add a strong punch to the varsity with other newcomers such as Tim Tighe, Robert Branchard, and John McNamara showing a good deal of promise. We await with impatience for the coming years in which the name Assumption will undoubtedly become renowned on the ice. Page 76 Page 77 SPRING SPORTS It’s with the coming of spring that classrooms become dull and text books get heavier. All eyes look outward towards the clear blue skies and awakening nature. The time has come to write home for the baseball glove and the tennis racket. Red Leary’s diamond nine faced a stiff but challenging schedule highlighted by such erstwhile opponents as A.I.C., Providence College, and Holy Cross. The return of veterans Norman Lefty” Gaudrault, Ron Goba, and Pete Pelletier give good indi¬ cation that the Greyhounds will prove a stubborn match for all comers. The presence of rookies Freddy Barakat and Richie Gray in the line-up will provide a much needed balance to the entire team. On the tennis courts, an enthusiastic but inexperienced squad is drilling rigorously in preparation for an attractive nine-match schedule. Four holdovers, Charlie Paquette, Gene Thout, Maurice Russell, and Richard Belair appear as the backbone of the squad. Newcomers Jean Godbout, Joe Beauchamp, and Emile Trahan look eager and im¬ pressive in the preliminary work-outs. The netmen hope to win upset victories against reputed rivals such as Clark, Worcester, Tech., and St. Anselm. BASEBALL T TENNIS Richard Belair, Capt., Eugene Thuot, Jean Godbout, Charles Paquette, Maurice Russell, Josephy Beauchamps, Emile Trahan, Rev. Ernest Fortin, A. A. Coach. GOLF Ray Coleman, Edward Handlin. Advertising GOLD STAR PATRONS Atty. Ernest R. D’Amours. .Manchester, N. H. Mrs. John Dring. .Newport, R. I. Mrs. Dorothy Dufault. .Metuchen, N. J. Mr. George Goyette.. .Winchendon, Mass. 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