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HISTORY OF JUNIOR YEAR On September 11, 1946, we, the class of 1948, were welcomed back as the mem- bers of the Junior Class of Boston College High. With the summer vacation now be- hind us we looked forward in anticipation of nine months of study and of school ac- tivities. With mutual pleasure that first day we greeted our new teachers, Rev. Fathers F. W. Blatchford, J. P. Curran, F. T. Ennis, J. R. Hughes, L. R. Logue, L. F. McCarthy, J. D. McLaughlin, J. J. Mulcahy, M. J. Murphy, J. J. Ryan, F. S. Scannell, L. P. Vaughn, Mr. R. N. Draper, Mr. P. Hamlin, and Mr. S. Scannel of the Society of Jesus, Mr. Cleary, Mr. J. Farricy, Mr. Kieran, Mr. Kiley, Mr. M. Mcl.oud, and Mr. D. Supple, laymen. XVe were told in our first assembly by our beloved Rector, Father Hewitt, that we were now members of the upper division of the school, and justly proud of this new- found distinction, we knelt together on Thursday, the 12th of September, at the inspirational Mass of the Holy Ghost in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The week of September the 16th wit- nessed the yearly rebirth of the school societies. Father Paul Barry, S.J., was direc- tor of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin. Under his supervision before Thanksgiving the B. C. H. sodality made the largest food collection ever for the benefit of the Little Sisters of the Poor and the aged old folks in their charge. The most distinguished and traditional school organization, the cradle of future orators, lawyers and preachers, the Bapst Debating Society was reorganized under the qualified guidance of Father Laurence McCarthy, S.J. The class of '48 that year gave to this organization among others two very outstanding members Mr. Kevin Doherty and Mr. Lawrence Silverson. Debates were arranged with several out-of- town schools, and B. C. H. emerged with a very creditable showing. Dramatics, too, was reorganized with Father Joseph Cur- ran, S.J., as moderator. After a month of introduction to Cicero and Xenophon, we turned our thoughts from books and homework to the most im- portant three days of the school year, the annual retreat. We received advice and counsel then by Father James McGovern, S.J., that will remain with us for many years to come. USENIORS MAY LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY ini
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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
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BOSTON CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS liirst row: Driscoll, Humpliery, xl. Mclilroy, llickey, Peirce fifaptainj, Burgholtver, T. Mclilruy, Cashman. Second row: Coach Kiley, Hawkins QMan:igerj, Bowles. Carroll, Leary, Macomber, Gill, Smith, DiPasqualli, Mcliusker QManagerQ, Mulvihill Mlanagerj. Third row: Meaney, l,avern, Ciuisti, Siachious, Shultv, Perisse, Russo With autumn came athletics, and most of all football. Our new coach, Don Weite- kamp, turned out an excellent squad with the material that was available. Several members of the Junior Class won starting positions. B. C. H. also presented to the Boston Conference high-powered track and basketball teams which won far more than their share of victories, Good seasons were also experienced by our hockey and base- ball squads. With much hard work and determination, the sum of 528,000 was raised for the Build- ing Fund. Every one did his share and the result was most gratifying to all concerned. The highlight of the dramatic season was the presentation of Shakespeare's HEN- RY IV under the direction of Father Cur- ran at New England Mutual Hall. The superlative acting and directing ability won the acclaim of critics all over New England. fl 9 Despite sharp and talented competition Mr. Kevin Doherty won the Junior Ora- torical Contest on Wednesday, April 16, 1947. Our parents were entertained on March sorh at their annual night,' when the Dramatic Society presented Achilles, the story of Homer's Illiad. On the evening of April 25th and 26th the B. C. H. Athletic Association sponsored its second annual minstrel show which was a great success. Together with this was a concert given by the B. C. H. Band under the direction of Mr. Mahler and Father Tobin, SJ., Moderator of Athletics. Our Junior Year drew to a close with Undergraduate Night on june 13, 1947. lt was a gainful year for all of us. Thanks to the grace of God and the patience and teaching of our instructors that we all ad- vanced spiritually and mentally.
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