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

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A X X , CLASS of '47 JOHN THOMAS IILAKE 919 .'h'l'WtlLLS Avtgwt tg Paovmt-gwztl. R. l. Since cottting to La Salle in ltis Sophomore year John ltas tttade a host of lasting friends tltrouglt ltis genial personality. Being inter- ested in sports lte ittttttediately took advantage of tlte sport program at La Salle attd joitted tlte track teant on wlticlt lte was a letter tttan for tltree years. Beside beittg a letter tttatt. John is also a good studettt attd we know tltat he will excel at whatever lte does in later life. Best of luck. John. f Sits? pl gf DONALD LEONARD BOUCH.-XRD 1-'xttwtwt PIKE Sxttrnrttltt, R. I. Graduating frottt lrving S. Cook School. Donald enrolled as a fresh- man in La Salle in 1943. Ever since tlte day of ltis entrance lte ltas ANDREW LOL lS HOUCHER 17 Iloxwoon .Xvt1Ntt1 Ctr.-txstox. R. l. Andy hails front out Cranston way. Entering La Salle as a freshntan in '39. lte rapidly became popular among his scltooltttates. Shortly before graduation in '43 tlte urge to serve his country took ltint front tlte peaceful surroundings here at La Salle and put ltint in the unt- fortn of tlte U. S. Navy. After serving for tltree years in tlte American Theater as a Hospital Corpsntan lte returned to La Salle To continue his studies. Upon leaving La Salle lte ltas high hopes of hecotttittg a salestttan. Were all sure lte will ttteet with success. Good luck. Andy. leen an upright student, His radiant stttile and pleasing personality have won him a wide circle of friends in the student body. We all wish him every Success in whatever career lte may choose. and we know tltat Donald will he a worthy alumnus of La Salle. Best of luck. Butch! l LIONEL XLHERT BOLI-'l-'XRD 20 Wxnttm .-Xtmt tg Wxtmux. R. I. Hotlfhe'i. otte of the more quiet students of tlte school. has always been a booster for all La Salle activities. His ttever etlding enthusiasm and zealous manner have made him a well liked attd sociable class- mate. Lionel entered La Salle in 1943 after leaving St. joltn's Scltool. During his four-year stay at La Salle. he ltas gained hosts of friettds. Lionel intends to furtlter his studies at Rhode Island College of Phartnacy. We are certain tltat in ltis path of life lte will he a success attd a credit lo La Salle. JOSEPH RAE NIOND HOWE T84 Httuctt Avtixtttz Pttovttttzwcti. R. l. Rayntond cattle to La Salle in ltis Freslttttatt year frottt St. Edwards He has frequently been on tlte Honor Roll, Hay is well liked around scltool because of his cheerful. friendly attitude attd pleasing person- ality. Hay is a good student. seldom absent or tardy attd an indus- trious worker. Although uncertain about ltis career wltett leaving La Salle Ray intends to go to college. 1 know tltat in whatever field lte decides to go lte has wltat it takes to be a success. Good luck. Ray. Twenty-fix e

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LA SALLE EGWAAROENI ACADEMY EDWARD FRANLIIS BOWEN. JR. 26 Wooovvtvnu Avigvt iz EAsT Puovimgvm. R. I. Ed. the soft spoken lad from East Providence entered La Salle upon graduation from Sacred Heart School. He has gained much recogni- tion on the football squad. during the past three years. ln his quiet and unassuming manner we have found Ed a perfect La Salle gentle- man who as a student. has established a creditable reputation. Ed basnit decided on a Career yet but Whatever he chooses we know he will succeed. WILLIAM FRANCIS BOYLE. JR. 173 PRAIRIE Avmt ip Pnovlniivcig. R. l. Bill. as he is known to us. came to La Salle from Tyler Jr. High School in 1944. He entered as a freshman. studied with us. acquired a finish of Catholic training. and now he prepares to leave us. While the friendship lasted it was pleasant. Bill. We wish that all high schools were so singularly blessed with workers of your type. Your scholastic rating speaks for itself. your friends attest to your popu- larity. and this article proves the fact that we will miss you. As a Socialite few in the Senior Class could surpass him. Wherever. whenever, and vvhatever Bill decides to do in the future we are sure ROBERT EARL BRENNAN 67 R1vt.R AYENI tg Pizovinizxfztz. R. l. that he will do it successfully. THOMAS FRANCIS BRADY 72 CL!-:Nvvoon Avhstic Pivvrt cktzr. R. l. During his four years at La Salle. Tom has attained a notable scholastic standing. His pleasant personality and friendly nature are among his most amiable characteristics. and are responsible for the vast number of friends he has acquired at the Academy. After serving two years as secretary of the Archconfraternity he was elected presi- dent of that distinguished organization in his Junior year, Tom intends to enter one of our local colleges and we all wish him the best of luck. lntroducing one of La Salle-'s leading students who came to us from Blessed Sacrament School in 1943. Pop's sunny smile and pleasant disposition are well known throughout the corridors of the Academy. His extra curricular activities include hockey. dancing. and brunettes. Bob has not only a Hne personality but holds his own scholastically. No matter what his field of endeavor may be. we all know that the future holds success and recognition for one of La Salle's finest graduates. Twenty-six PAUL JEROME BRENNAN 58 Roan Srariar PROVIDENCE. R. I. Paul came to La Salle in 1942 from Blessed Sacrament. Although l'aul is rather quiet. he has a personality that will win him many friends in later life as it did during his days as a La Sallite. Paul. a letterman in Hockey. left La Salle to enter the Army for two years. He served in the Philippines and in Japan. We wish him luck in his journalism course which he intends to follow at Dartmouth.

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RO BERT EYERETT BERRYMAN LA SALLE iiiifag WWE? ACADEMY ll lillfKE Sriueigr PROVIDENCE, R. I. Rob came to La Salle from Nathanael Greene in September of 1944. He was a member of the band and also of the varsity basketball team in his junior year. Roh always has a fond 'Shello and a cheer- ful smile for everyone. Called Pop,, by his close friends, he intends to make a career of the U. S. Marines. We feel certain that his future success is definitely assured. l ERNEST EDWARD BEULIEU 42 Bl xotg Diuxig SMITHFIELD. R. l. Ernie entered La Salle in 1943 and has proven to be a successful student. making the honor roll twice. His pleasing personality has won him a host of friends. As yet. he has not made his choice of a college. but we feel certain that anyone with his ability will have in the future a definitely assured success. Good luck. Ernie. ALVIN VA LERI EN BILODEAU 35 llviow Avizxrt: Pnoviui:Nct:, R. I. Alvin entered our beloved academy as a sophomore with the intention of pursuing a scientific course. During his stay here, he has evi- dently been successful. having achieved a remarkable scholastic record. He was an honor student during his junior year and it is obvious that he will continue this record in his senior year. He intends to further his education at a technical college, thereby com- pleting his education as an electrical engineer. We are sure that Al with his quiet manner and intelligent mind will eventually realize his ambition. ADRIEN CHARLES BISSONNETTE 7 Ponrmtvn Smear LINCOLN. R. I. Adrien came to La Salle in the Fall of '43 after completing eight years at St. James School. His unimposing attitude. genial disposi- tion and disarming smile have gained for him the confidence and the trust of his classmates. During the four years we have known him. Adrien has always been a persistent student. Although not athlet- ically inclined to the extent of participation. Adrien is an ardent follower of our athletic teams. The best of luck, Biss, whatever your choice of life may be. Twenty-four JOSEPH CHARLES BLAIN 39 Tfwwi-LR STRI-LET Ptcovlmzxca, R. l. ,loe came to La Salle in l944 from Tyler School. Whenever he is around. there is never a dull moment. He played varsity basketball for two years and co-captained the ,46-'47 quintet. Although basket- ball is his main love. .loe is a loyal supporter of all other sports. ln regard to his studies. Joe is a better than average student, whose name has often appeared on the honor roll. Upon leaving La Salle, ,loe intends to enter Providence College to further his education. We wish him much luck and happiness in future life.