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

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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.

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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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s of '47 C I. A S S X MAROON and wears THOMAS JOSEPH UABIN 54 vf'lI'1LLIiSLI'1Y Avizmtiz NORTH Pnovtmztwitz. R. I. ln l943 Tom graduated from St. Pius Grammar School and entered La Salle. His classmates found him to be a good natured fellow, the kind of lad who can dispel melancholy on a rainy day. Playing the clarinet in the Band for three years is one of 4'Ton1's achievements. His magnetic' personality has won him tnany friends. The class of '47 wishes Tom good luck in all his endeavors after graduation. .Q tsl? 1 flziftl-. 'I' 3? eff it Q Q f lx 1 k. WILLIAM ALBERT BAHIN. JR. IS l'iAIN.II.IFFI4l Avanti: PIUYNIIDI-IINCIC. R. I. WILLIA M JOSEPH IMNAH.-NN 283 Notcrnt P S't'tu5t:1' Cumsrow. R. l. Une of the Iltnsl engaging, personalities in the class of '47 belongs to Iiill lweenyt llanahan. A graduate of Cleary parochial school. Bill entered La Salle last September from the Columban Seminary in hpper New York state. Elected treasurer in his home room class. llill has proved by his honor roll marks to be an outstanding student. As for the future. llill hopes to attend Columbia lfniversity. where he will major in journalism. To say he will be successful would be superfluous. for anyone with f3ill's record could not help but succeed. Ilill took leave of Nathanael Greene .Iunior High to enroll at La Salle in 1943. Since then he has acquired a host of fri n 's and atxluaint- ances with his cheery smile and glib wit. Althoug't he dil not make the Honor Roll he is an earnest and steady student. Hill favors all types of athletics but specializes in basketball. Wberevur he may go and whatever he may do we know he will be successful and we wish him good luck in the years to come. HENRY FRANCIS ISECKETT 89 East' Gtgotuatg Sriu-Liar lJIIUVIDIf1Y1jli. R. I. A clever wit. a broad smile. and an attractive personality gixe this likable. infectious character from Saint ,loseplfs Parish what it really takes to get along in life. With his sterling, cltaracter, Henry has won for himself the admiration of the Faeulty as well as of his fellow classmates. Henry has attained a solid popularity with his fellow students. We are sure he will enjoy success at Providence College where he intends to continue his studies. To Henry. we extend the Congratulations and best wishes of the senior class. MILTON EDWARD BERON 48 littmrou Avixrvt tc WElS1' Wmtwtfzu, R. I. Hailing from St. jose-ph's Grammar School. Milton entered La Salle in IQ44. His steadiness on the Honor Roll every quarter portrays an ardent. conscientious student. Although not a letter man he's a loyal supporter of the school. His extra time is taken up traveling from school. His scholastic brain. and sense of humor makes up his per- sonality. which is tops. After graduation from tltis dear Alma Mater he's headed for the Army Air Corps. Good luck. Milton. Twenty-three