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

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Andrew P. Puopolo 1955-1976 5

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Dedicated to . . He was only with us for twenty-one years, but in that short time, he made his presence felt. Andrew P. Puopolo, who died tragically, left a mark for all to see. school basketball game - just warming up. Coach,” he would say. Because of his outstanding scholastic and athletic achievements at BLS, he was admitted to Harvard, where he continued his academic and athletic excellence. Medical school was to be his next step. Andy deeply and openly loved his parents, sister and brother. His family came first - they were very close. He loved people. At Latin School he would take time out from a busy schedule to tutor younger students. He was so vibrant and active, so energetic and full of life. His life was remarkable, constantly studying, playing sports, being with his family - never a wasted moment. Andy was a coach ' s dream. He was eager, totally dedicated and always in tremendous physical condition. He was a complete individual as he was highly developed in body, mind, and spirit. Andy ' s excellence at Boston Latin School will serve as a guide to other students. His achievements will act as a goal for future students to try to attain. A scholarship has been formed in Andy ' s name and will be awarded annually to that Boston Latin Stu- dent who best exemplifies Andy ' s performance. Andrew Puopolo was a winner in life and he left life a winner. He accomplished: he achieved; he succeeded. There is no question this procedure would have continued if he lived longer. He would have been such a credit to society. Andy has toiled long and arduously in the vineyard. Now heaven shall be his reward. Andy was a perfect example of the Latin School concept of work plus desire equals success. He came to Latin School from the North End and through hard work and dedication, he graduated 7th in a class of 239. He was Vice-President of his class and was a three year athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Andy was chosen for the Scholar- Athlete Award his Senior year. He was extraordinary. He intercepted four passes in one game playing with a broken wrist as Latin defeated New Bedford. He was selected Eastern Massachusetts Player of the Week for that performance. He would run nine miles prior to playing a high by Coach Costello 4

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Headmasters’ This year has been an unusual one for the Boston Latin School. The retirement of Dr. O’Leary at the end of last year left an ominous gap in the administration of the school. In September, Mr. David Miller, a teacher at BLS for thirty-five years was appointed Acting Headmaster until a screening board could select a man or woman for the permanent position. In mid-January we learned of their decision and on February 28, 1977, it was made official; Mr. Michael G. Contompasis ' 57 was to be our new headmaster. Both of these two distinguished sons of Latin have consented to address the senior class in this issue of the Liber Actorum. “Vos Exituros Salutamus” Mr. David Miller As you complete one chapter of your life story and prepare to start another, you find yourself in a world of turmoil, unrest, and uncertainty - especially true in your own city with its desegregation problems, its financial difficulties, and its political system being questioned by concerned citizens. 0 Tempora, O Mores, your school has been under constant pressure and has not been immune to these problems. Yet the school has continued to provide you a meaningful education and has pre- pared you to meet whatever challenges are in store for you in the future. On the other side of the ledger, the school is grateful to you, the Class of 1977, for not throwing in the towel, for your desire to learn, and for your accomplishments. Special congratulations are due to you for your fortitude and tenacity in acquiring an education under stresses and strains not felt by previous graduates. Our goal has been to send forth young men and women of fine character who will play an important part in the affairs of the community. The city, state, and country will be only as good as you, its citizens, make it. Your school will only be as good as its students and you graduates make it. Your school will need all the support it can muster to keep it a viable institution. In my three score and plus years, nothing has given me greater satisfaction than serving as your Acting Headmaster. Thank you! And now, Vos exituros salutamus. 6