John Bapst High School - Bapstonian Yearbook (Bangor, ME)

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BOYS, CLASS PROPHECY As we tur11 our radar controlled chronometer toward the year 1960, we find many new developments in this atomic age of the future. Our assignment being to l'0CiltC all jolm Bapst graduates of the class of 1946, we go immediately to Robert Barry, National Open Colf Champion, who has kept in constant contact with all members of the class. Bob first tells us that his bosom schoolboy friend, D011 Rogers, retired from twelve years of sea duty, is spending most of his time in the night club he recently opened in Bangor. Al Sheehan is his doorman and chief bouncer, having gained much valuable experience from his days at the Opera House, while john McCarthy is master of ceremonies at the evening entertainments. Bob tells us that we can seek further information from Don Richards, Managing Editor of the Commercial. Arriving at the Commercial office, we sight Louis jameson who is the head of the advertising department there. Louis takes us in to see Mr. Richards who tells us that news of three forty-Sixers is appearing in the evening edition. Buying the paper, we first read that Dick Martin, world famous test pilot, has just flown the atomic powered jet plane, Aj-46, to a record speed of 1,946 miles per hour. Next we notice that Robert Moran, representative to Congress from the third Maine district, has announced that he will be a candidate for Governor at the next election. Turning to the sport section, we see that Coach Bill Rivers has just piloted his john Bapst Crusader basketball team to its third consecutive New England championship. Leaving the Commercial, we walk down Main Street where we notice the Smith Dental Laboratories which, we learn, are operated by Neil Smith, noted dental technician. We also pass the Professional Building which houses the offices of Dr. Virgil L. King, DDS, Dr. Thomas D. Trainer, M. D., and Dr. Richard F. Ford, DVM. We also pass the firm of McAloon, Hardy and O'Brien, contracting engineers who have recently drawn up the plans for the erection of a huge new auditorium for the city of Bangor. We continue on and at the top of State Street hill we see joe's Fish Market which is operated -by joe Rice. just next door, we stop in at Whitty's Delicatessen where we can easily see that Hugh Whitty is proprietor of one of the most modern delicatessens in the state. Returning to john Bapst, we learn that Al Desrosiers is head football coach while he teaches French as a sideline and that Freddy Daigle, Bangor business- man, has just been named president of the Alumni Association. While in the office, Bob Brangwynne, noted sports columnist, enters to interview the basket- ball champs. Bob tells us that two other members of the class of 1946 are-in the world of sports. These are Russ Baker and Ed Willett who have established themselves as two of the best hunting and fishing guides in the state of Maine. Our next stop is at the University of Maine where we find Clifton Moors is an instructor in French Essay. We also learn that Alfred Leavitt is head of the Language Department and instructor in Latin composition. We find, too, that Donald King has established a fine record for himself as Dean of the College of Technology. Continuing on to Old Town, we are very much surprised to see the newly established Cross and Hogan Trust Company which is operated by George Cross and Raymond Hogan who live in Bangor but run their business in thc Canoe City. Coming from the bank, we are stopped by Albert Willett, president of the Penobscot Fibre Company, where asbestos suits are made for rocket ship pilots. Al tells us that Gerald King may resign his post as City Manager and accept an offer from Holy Cross to coach football there. On the return trip to Bangor, we notice that Wilfred Brooks has opened a huge scientific farm at Veazie, and Arthur Provost operates the Provost Motor Company where all makes of airplanes are sold and repaired. In Bangor we look up Dan Flanagan who is at the present time general manager of the New England offices of the Coca-Cola Bottling Plants. Thus we leave the class of 1946 in its successes and triumphs in this atomic year of 1960. 28

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Some of us will leave Bapst to settle down and bc married, others will enter the peacetime army, while the rest will strive for a higher education level in the various colleges and universities -of the land. But no matter what we choose as our profession in life, we shall all try to fulfill our religious and civic obligations as graduates of john Bapst High School. GIRLS, CLASS HISTORY A priceless heritage is being left for the annals of the glorious and immortal pages of the history ot jolm Bapst by those priceless seniors of the class of 1946. ll he word priceless', may be interpreted the way the seniors themselves would prefer it or it may, and probably will, be interpreted the way the students who are in the know about the seniors would prefer it. But in order to be just, we shall present the case in a simple, sincere, and upright manner that is so charac- teristic of each and ever senior: l The September of iff!-12 found a good representation of both commercial and classical students ready to start the high school term by willingly accepting the homework assigned by Sister Mary Dolorosa and Sister Mary Raymond, homeroom teachers. These green freshmen quickly took up the high school tradition so thoughtfully left to them by yesterdayis seniors. Scholastically, traditions were upheld by the brain of the class, Mary Alice O,Leary. Shirley Madore turned on her speaking ability during this term. The freshmen outdid the seniors in a war stamp drive, and we were treated to a party by them. It was duing this first year that we new students got a taste of the guillotine treat- ment commonly referred to as midyears. The next September found our class with a few newly acquired personages most earnestly interested in furthering their education. This was the year that Caesar played such an important part in the lives of Sister Mary Loyola's sopho- more classicals while Sister Mary Eulaliais school loyalty and Stearns' visitors left the commercial girls happy. We now advance to the year '44-'45 where we find the girls busy sewing miniature vestments as a Religion project. Ellen-Marie Polyot represented the junior class on the cheerleading squad while Gwendolyn jansson became queen of the junior Prom. The girls' pride was justified when Mary Alice O'Leary was chosen to represent the school in the Constitution contest. During this year our school days were made more illustrious by the arrival of Miss Profita. A Dramatic Club was organized, and its first presentation was the renowned play, THE SoNc OF BERNADETTE. The girls worked extra hard during their junior year to satisfy the wants of Sister Mary Raymond and Sister Mary Pius. H The following year was the fulfillment of all dreams. Seniors at last! The first day, Sister Mary Teresita and Sister Mary Monica greeted the eager girls. A new school paper, THE: CRUSADEH, was issued, and the seniors were repre- sentedg in fact, they were practically the brains, but that is for you to judge. The cheerleading squad was led by Ellen Duddy with Carolyn Mann. Eleanor and Ellen-Marie Polyot helping out to the best of their lung capacity. During the month of November, Frances Brochu finally summoned enough courage and spoke at an assembly, while Pauline johnson made the librarian search every nook and corner .trying to decide whether Henry Clay was born in 1777 or 1776. This year also brought to john Bapst Sister Mary Carmel who was named prin- cipal of the Girls, Department succeeding Sister Mary Callista who had served faithfully in that post. Sister Carmel proved to be a most progressive and won- derful individual and a delightful discinlinarian. Under the excellent guidance of Sister Carmel a delightful Mother-Daughter tea was held in April. Leaving these few indelible thoughts on your minds, the class of 1946 bids a fond farewell to the other classes reminding them that the top is not reached by a single bound but viala ladder that is mounted rung by rung. . 27

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GIRLS, PROPHECY QEDITOPCS NOTE: Ten years have elapsed since the graduation of the class of 1946. , The boys and girls, now matured men and women, have ascended the road of life and have chosen definite paths to follow. Frances Brochu, class secretary, has compiled a few notes and has made startling discoveries regarding the whereabouts of the members of the class.j Barbara Barton whose compositions had the class spellbound is now writing professionally for the Ladies' Home journal. Ellen-Marie Polyot, the iirst lady referee, has opened a gymnasium for women in Brewer. She also gives boxing lessons. The beauty parlor operated by Charlene Brochu and Leona Silver is doing famously under their expert guidance. Helene Cameron, once employed at Woolworth's, is the present owner and has enlarged the store as far as Liggettis Drug Co. Ellen Duddy, former dazzling cheerleader, is superintendent of the Rest Home in Brewer. VVe all remember Pauline Iohnsonis aspirations toward the world of science, she is now laboratory technician at her alma mater, the University of Maine. Garland Street Pharmacy, one of the most interesting places in Bangor as far as Mary joan Cushman and Carolyn Mann are concerned, has been renovated into the Cushman-Mann Cut-Rate for men only. Eleanor Polyot has finally graduated from ticket sales girl to secretary of the M.6zP. Theatres, Inc. Ioan Davitt has been transferred from the Bangor telephone office to the office at Castine and is very much interested in her work. Barbara Nelli- gan is employed by the Northeast Airlines as a hostess and entertains the pas- sengers frequently by singing in that mellow voice of hers. The telephone com- pany has just received a new addition, Frances Hamel. She completely sways the listener when she lltt6l'S the word, hello,'. Alice O,Leary, the brain of 1946 and a graduate of Regis College, is teaching Dramatics in Hollywood, California. jean Stockwell, R. N., is taking temperatures at the Eastern Maine General Hos- pital. In a few weeks, she will advance to the supervisoris position. A new old- age home has been opened in Bradley under the guidance of Teresa Gallant. The enchanting voice of Daisy Nichols is bei11g heard bi-weekly over the national network of the United States. Louise McGrath, famed opera singer, is booked for a year to give recitals in Carnegie Hall, New York. Dinah Shore, who has retired from her career, has been succeeded by Geraldine Sproul. Florence Martin has been voted the best hat designer of the year and because of her artistic ability, she has been offered a position in Paris contriving the latest models of hats. The telephone company is doing a great business. Corinne B-onneau and Gwendolyn Jansson are operators there. If you get a wrong number, you know where the trouble is. Charlotte Smith, a graduate of Farmington State Normal School, is teaching mathematics at the University of Maine and still carries the Bangor Daily News with her. Ann Ford and Gertrude Dowe are employing their talents by teaching short- hand and typing at the Maine School of Commerce. The Chamber of Com- merce has a most efficient young lady as its secretary. It is none other than Cecilia Albert. Rose McNally displayed her debating ability in high school and is the first affirmative speaker in the International Forum. The question of the month is: RESOLVED: SHOULD BANGOR REMOVE ITS CAR TRACKS? Through extensive research, it has been discovered that lane Pooler is a labora- tory technician. That makes two from the class of 1946. More power to them. Nursing seemed to be the predominant profession for the class. Madeline Parady is nursing at St. Maryis Hospital in Lewiston, while Marv Ryder and Dorinda Connelly are imparting their talents at the Mercy Hospital in Portland. Shirley Madore has opened a dress salon on 5th Avenue, New York, after graduating from the National School of Design. Inez Comer and Viola St. Germain are hair dressers and in time intend to set up a business all their own. With their ambition they can't help but get ahead. Nadine Pelletier has settled in Paris with Bill and with only vague thoughts of the Queen City of the East. Paris Must Be Paris Once Again, as the song goes. Dorothy Rankin is enthusiastically 29