La Salle Academy - Maroon and White Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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256 if s of ...... e g 00N ggaxlarmjzrrqg and WHITE 5 FRESHMAN B Approximately thirty pupils entered the class of l-B at La Salle last September with the ambi- tion of furthering their education. After a few weeks, we were acclimated and we brought to our work all the earnestness and seriousness of old timers. We found the first quarter's assignment of studies to be comparatively easy, due to the large amount of reviewing needed to start all on an equal basis. When the results of the November examinations were announced, we found l-B had carried off all the places of honor with Mc- Carthy first, and Thomas Quinn and Edward Murphy tied for second place. Flushed with success in our studies, we de- cided to Win new laurels in sports. Forthwith a football team was organized with john McCarthy as Captain. Although our gridiron warriors en- gaged in few encounters, we were thoroughly grat- ified with their favorable showing. Our track team next took the center of the stage. Leo Mc- Ginn, our track Captain, gave his teammates an 112 abundance of inspiration by his flashy running in the indoor meet. Leo, our stellar athlete, was again .called on during the basketball season, to lead our basketeers. After many practice ses- sions, we decided to meet Freshman C. The game proved to be a thriller from start to finish, I-C emerging from the contest victorious by a small margin. At the conclusion of the Basketball season, our attention once more was centered on our studies, Early in March, the Freshmen Elocution Contest was held. John representative in grace and ease stepped to the Henry's speech with all the eloquence of the Vir- ginian Patriot. Sutton, the class jester, was our this competition. With all the of an accomplished orator, he rostrum and delivered Patrick Our class was honored by having our Class President, Edwin lVlcGinn, elected to the chair- manship of the Freshman Council. Our Vice President, T. Higgins, and A. Vierling, Secretary, were the other student council representatives to the Freshman Council.

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Q 00N and M7HITE 3 FRESHMAN A Last September we found our dream was realized-we were now students of far-famed La Salle. Appreciating fully that a high scholastic standing was required we spent the first few weeks working industriously at our studies in order to make a good start. Soon we felt ourselves mas- ters of our books and therefore we turned our at- tention to athletics. The first opportunity to show our metal in sports came in the dual cross-country meet with l-B. After a long and grueling grind, our har- riers showed a fast pair of heels to the opposi- tion. The final score stood 30-27 in our favor. Robillard and O'Neil were chiefly responsible for this well-earned victory. As the weather grew colder, we foresook the cross-country course for the gridiron. Our class team soon developed a fast-moving backfield in the person of Gill, Robillard, Lefebre and O'Neil. With Gill at the helm, we again defeated l-B in a clean but hard fought game. Returning from our Christmas vacation, we held our class elections. The following were elected to ofhce: Edward Gill, Presidentg T. Thompson, Vice-Presidentg Casey, Treasurer and Secretary, F. Fogarty. Ar this meeting a motion relative to the payment of dues was passed and this fund was utilized for several later enter- tainments. The class officers by their election became ipso facto, members of the Student Council. From the very beginning of the school year l-A has been a supporter of the organization. Coopera- tion has been our watch-word. Hence, in the matter of discipline, we have maintained the same high standard that we have had in studies and in sports. We now leave La Salle as prospective Sopho- mores. Under the able guidance of Prof. O'Con- nell, we' have passed our hrst year at La Salle with complete success. We are now ready to clothe ourselves with all the honors and dignities of pretentious Sophomores. September, therefore, will witness another dream budding into reality. III

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E -E i E C 5 is 2 00N stt't,tgii1,Et-is .amd WHITE a FRESHMAN C Wlieii the portals of La Salle were opened in September our class entered determined to ob- tain scholastic and athletic honors. After a few days of preparation and of making acquaintances, we settled down to work. The class ofhcers who were to guide our class to the goal of its ambition were elected at the first class meeting and were as follows: President, V. Sullivan: Vice-President, C. Saillant: Secre- tary, Joseph Palumbog Treasurer, Gallagher, and R. Murphy was appointed Maroon and White representative. Our intial appearance of leadership of the Freshmen was amply demonstrated when we were the first class to give wholehearted support to the Maroon and White subscription contest. We continued our good work in both studies and sports until the Christmas vacation appeared on the horizon. We then eagerly donned the holi- day spiril. After attending a hockey game and a class party, we departed for our hard-earned rest. Returning with renewed vigor from our vaca- tion, we began serious preparation for the exams and the Basketball season. Having weathered the Quarterly Examinations without any serious dam- age, we now turned our attention to the basketball court. Practically everyone turned out for the hoop practice and under the guidance of Manager Lamb and Captain Saillant we developed a fairly good team. Early in February our basketball captain, Francis Casey, was elected Class President fand Student Council Ofhcerl for the remaining half year. The other officers who ably assisted him were: Vice-President, Cronin: Secretary, W. Conlon: Treasurer, W. Egan. Among the early measures adopted at our class meetings was to raise a baseball fundg for as spring approached our thoughts once more turned to thoughts of sports. This fund was greatly augmented during Lent. With fond recollections and memories, we ter- minate our Freshman year. We hope that our class will return next year with its ranks un- broken to accomplish bigger and better things as Sophomores. II3