Boston College High School - Forbian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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OUR FOUR YEARS AT B.C HIGH IN REVIEW FOG! History of Freshman Year Up the timeworn steps through the wide swung portals streamed the largest band of awed and bewildered freshmen in the history of B. C. High. Once inside the corridors they paused and looked about them, just as the hundreds who went be- fore, then bolstering up their courage they approached the blackrobed Jesuits and sought the way to their classes. These Jesuits despatched them to their various classes with a kind and cheerful Word, dispelling whatever little misgivings still lurked in their young hearts. In a few days, all too soon for the teachers, the newness began to wear off these freshmen and gradually they slipped into the traditional custom of B. C. High. Thus did we enter our first memorable High. In one short a hurricane, made friendships, earned attended the first championship team year at Boston College month we experienced and strengthened new our first marks and football games of our as rooters for B. C. High. The next few weeks found us devoted to making the annual retreat under the able guidance of Father James Barry, S.J., re- treat master par excellence, who in- stilled in our hearts the fear of God and guided us in our first retreat confessions. One of the memorable events of our freshman year was the reception held in honor of His Excellency, the newly con- secrated Archbishop, Richard J. Cushing of Boston, a distinguished alumnus of our school. We were indeed inspired by the thought that he once entered B. C. High as a lowly freshman and our prayers will follow him as he humbly does God's work. During this reception the Archbishop was 16 presented with a spiritual bouquet, and a donation towards his newly begun mission drive. In return he bestowed a scholarship to Boston College, to be awarded to some worthy senior graduating from B. C. High. On February 2, 1945 Father Laurence McCarthy, S.J., Father Francis Donahue, S.J., and Father Robert J. Tobin, S.J., pronounced their Hnal vows, thus for the last time oifering their lives to God's service. We attended this ceremony which took place at a Solemn High Mass, and we were much impressed by the solemnity of this occasion, and the sermon given by Father Rector who explained the ritual and pointed out the importance of this occasion in the life of a Jesuit. Well do we contest when others in the lection, The finalists also merited praise. remember our first oratorical Kevin Doherty surpassed all rendition of his stirring se- Telltale Heart. The other Next among our recollections we recall the annual freshman sodality reception which indeed was one of the largest in the history of the schcol. The total number of sodalists received was three hundred. Then suddenly and without warning our fresh- man year was drawing to a close, the final exams were not far away and our able teachers Father Donahue, S.J., Father Ryan, S.J., Father Kelly, S.J., Father Murphy, S.J., Mr. Casey, S.J., Mr. Connolly, S.J., Mr. Hanlon, S.J., and Mr. Kelly, S.J., who has instructed and guided us through the initial months were making one last effort to help us pass these final barriers and gain the distinction of becoming Sophomores at Boston College High School.

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We proudly present the Prf'sizfr'nf of the Senior Class Micrmm. ANDREW l'lEI-'FERNAN During the four years that we have been associated with Mike he has always manifested the grandest qualities of school spirit and genuine Catholic leadership. That he was elected President ofthe Senior Class was merely the crowning recognition of those qualities. We feel that our judgement was well directed and time will prove the wisdom of our choice. Mike early won the respect of the Faculty and his classmates by his interest in everything that Would'both contribute to his development and the good of the school. His faithful attendance at Sodality and his interest in all its projects bear witness to his fine character. Mike was a good student during his four years and was a constant winner in sports. As a football player, he was aggressive and fast. In track he excelled on the relay team, in the hurdles and the dash. We wish you continued success in life, Mike, and thank you for being the President of the Class of '48. wi P .

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H1ifIOI' 0 jlfroml' Hur J' After a pleasant year we embarked on .1 new adventure. We had spent our first year at the Annex on Mass. Ave. and we were anxious to imbibe the atmosphere of the original school on James St. For years we had been hearing about B. C. High and finally we were arriving at this famous institution. So. we excitedly took our places in the classrcoms that were marked by the great names of so many who had taken their places in the professional world. After we were settled the individual sec- tions chose as thefr Presidents the following men, Fred O'Sullivan, Tom Burke, Jimmy Galvin, Bob Smith, Fred Connors, Tom Duffy. -Ioe McKenney, Dennis Glynn, john Hynes and Paul Kendrick. When you think it over you can readily see how smart and clever we were to elect such men. Perhaps you have forgotten but the sec- ond year faculty at that time included the following Fathers, Walsh, Ecker, William- son. Moran and Kelley. The Scholastics were, Shine, Molloy, Draper, Farrington and McGrath. These llesuits were aided by the capable teaching of Messrs. Lynch, Fitz- maurice, jordan, Duffy, Daley. Kirchmeyer and McLoud. George Foley made the varsity football team for the second straight year and was generally recognized as a future great. NX'e won't forget the team of that year and their wonderful record. It was the second suc- cessive undefeated season. ,Iack Casey was the spearhead, ably assisted by Bernie Mul- ligan, Walter Murphy and Charlie Brown to mention but a few of the stars. We were runners up for the champion- ship in baseball, losing only to English, and that hurt. Ray Catanneo played shortstop and proved to be a real star. He made the team as a freshman which certainly proves his outstanding talent. We had a pleasant and fruitful year and are indebted to all those who did what they could to help us along the way to spiritual and mental im- provement. Father Barry was the spiritual director and his interest and guidance were certainly appreciated by us all. Wll.l.lAM O,Ni.n. HAPPY MEMORIES 17 l l