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

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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

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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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Twenty-tw XX X ,- GERALD FREDERICK ALEXANDER 136 TRANSIT STR:-.i:T Pnovtnt-:NCI-L. R. I. This jovial youth entered the portals of La Salle in the Fall of 1944. from Cleary School. Providence. His good nature. friendliness and genial character are virtues that have made him a friend worth hav- ' Gerry appeared on the Honor Roll several times in his sopho- more year along with being head of the Arch Confraternity of his home room in the same year. Gerry is known throughout the academy as a lad with a smile on his face and always a cheerful word for eieryone. He intends to further his education at Providence College and Tufts Medical School. Best of luck from the Class of '47. mg. L A s A L L E A C A D E M Y I FRANK JOSEPH AIXIZATE 258 AMHERST STREET Pnovinawct-3. R. 1. Frank came to La Salle from Saint Teresa's Parish in 1943. His desire to get ahead, and diligence in his studies have won him much praise. Although not an active member in sports. he has been a staunch supporter and spectator at many sports events. The enthusi- asm displayed in his school work throughout his stay here has carried with it admiration of all. We feel sure that Frank will succeed in whatever field he undertakes. and our sincere wishes go with htm in his way of life. 5 BAFFIA Corm' Ptiovtnmcti. R. I. .lim hails from St. fNlichacl's Parish. He is will liked by all who know him. for he always has a smile on his face. Jim has been here since his sophomore year and St. fNliChael's loss has been La Salleis gain. for .lim has been the star pitcher for the La Salle baseball nine. His chief ambition after receiving his college diploma is to pitch in the major league and everyone believes he will succeed. 0 .I A M ES JOSEPH ANDERSON VINCENT JOSEPH ALIANIELLO 173 Rrgcigwi' Avizxttn Pnovmmcti, R. I. Yin. as he is called by his many friends. entered La Salle in 191-3 after attending Blessed Sacrament School. A likeable. witty lad. he is one of the most popular boys in his class. He is an exxcllent student as his marks testify. Vin has been a great help to the year book staff. lt is Vin's ambition to enter Providence College in Sep- tember and to study medicine. The Class of 1947 is sure he will succeed and we wish him the best of luck. JOSEPH ALBERT A NTONELLI 117 Suiiiztvxnmi Avi:Nt'a Pnovinmctz. R. I. .loe came to La Salle in 1943 after a very successful sojourn in Nathanael Greene Junior High Sclrgxjl-. Due to his friendly manner and his jovial disposition he is one of the most popular boys in the class. Because of his ability to play a very sweet trumpet he was a member of the hand for three years. Whatever field of Iife he enters we wish him the best of luck. -.,. .nm 7