Boston Latin School - Liber Actorum Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Messrs. Collins, Tay- lor, Russo, Benson, head; Marson, Finn, Neville, Dunn. Rear Row: Messrs. Jameson, Mahan, Callanan, Brickley, Lohrer, O’Keefe, Geller, Sheehan. FRENCH DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Messrs. Fitzgerald, Levine, head; Scully. Rear Row: Messrs. McGuffin, Van Steenbergen, Murphy. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Messrs. Rosenthal, Godfrey, French, Peirce, head; Nenizoff, Gor- don. Rear Row: Messrs. Galline, Wallace, Lohrer, Hart, Pheeney, Goorvich. GERMAN DEPARTMENT (Left to right): Messrs. Galline, Van Steen- bergen, Getchell, head; Weinert. Page Fourteen

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cl In ' (fkatirntting (Elites These are days of uncertainty to many hoys approaching the close of a college- preparatory course. The uncertainty is greater than that of the actual war years; for at that time, the physically sound knew ' that they were about to step almost immediately from the classroom into the armed forces. That knowledge may have been disquieting in some ways; but it had a calming effect, too, because the fact was unavoidable and all were in the same boat. The most disturbing factor in the college-entrance situation at present comes, as you know, from the great flood of returning veterans w ' ho are seeking college education under the G.I. Bill of Rights. The colleges lack the facilities for handling even a frac- tion of the applicants; there aren ' t the buildings to house them, nor the instructors to teach them. Most of the colleges are making every effort to meet these shortages, but it is doubtful that much can be accomplished before the next college year opens. Veterans returning to their own colleges will have the first call. That is as it should be. As for new candidates, most colleges will either select veterans and civilians on the basis of some quota or will choose the most promising candidates regardless of veteran- civilian status. If, then, you have been admitted to college, you are to be congratulated; your future is settled, at least for the present. If not, then what should you do about it? You have several alternatives; and you should certainly adopt one of them without delay. If your school record includes high scholarship, some evidence of leadership, an interest or accomplishment in some extra-curricular activity, and a strong recommenda- tion by the Head Master, your chances of admission to college are still good. The col- leges are not yet closed to civilians for the fall term. If you cannot present such a record as this, though, do not waste your application on one of the very popular colleges. If your school record is mediocre, or you have found that your applications are getting you nowhere, it is probably advisable for you to take a post-graduate year in school, with the purpose of raising as many of your marks as possible to certificate grade. In this connection you must consider your age and the current draft legislation, of course. For the boy with sound physique and excellent sight and a good school record on the Mathematics-Science side, there is the prospect of college training held out by the Navy, but enlistment must take place before next October 6. This is a boon for a boy with college ability but without the necessary funds. You may find that, for one reason or another, you seem to have no prospect of ac- ceptance at any college. In such case, by all means get a job if you can until you are called by your draft board. If you just wait about, wondering what to do, you may worry yourself into a state of discouragement and defeatism. Keep college education as your goal, even though it be delayed for awhile. Meanwhile, keep yourself busy either in school or at work. This is the best prescription for peace of mind and serenity of spirit. Page T hirteen

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Messrs. Cheetham, Lucey, Dobbyn, Bowker, head; Cannell, Gilbert, Gretsch. Rear Row: Weinert, Barresi, O’Brien, McLaugh- lin, Hennessy, Kozodoy, Jameson. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Mr. Patten, Col. Pen- ney, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Dolan. Rear Row: Messrs. Goorvich, Gordon, Swenson, Cleary. LATIN AND GREEK DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right) : Messrs. Kenney, Hop- kinson, Wilbur, O’Callahan, Gardner, head; Russo, Gordon. Rear Row: Messrs. Roche, Galline, Sullivan, Dobbyn, Marnell, Cray, Jameson. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Front Row (left to right): Messrs. Wales, Thompson, Carroll, head; Lord. Rear Row: Messrs. Galline, Brickley, Hart, Shea. Page Fifteen