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

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Histor of the Class of 194 HE graduating class of 1947 first ventured over the L'limina of La Salle on September 13, 1943. ln the next few months, now remem- bered fondly as some of the happiest of our sec- ondary school education, we grew to know, and knowing, to respect the traditions of the Acad- emy set forth so well by our predecessors. As we grew in knowledge and moral integrity we soon discovered the true character of the Hman behirid the desk , the Christian Brother. As the fame and renown we gain in life may well accrue to the time, talents and energy our 1 Lizo PALizz,x Arnoxr Prrmaci teachers have given us selflessly, the consistency with which we follow the principles maintained by the Brothers shall be evidenced by our devo- tion and adherence to these ideals after gradu- ation. After recovering from our initial awe of the upper-class men, we plunged into the various extra-curricular activities around the school. The band, a venerable La Salle tradition, attracted a goodly number of representatives from our ranks. The ,lunior Varsity football squad and other athletic activities open to Frosh received their share of our members. The annual underclass retreat was a novelty to most of us and we concluded the three day period of introspection and reflection with pro- digious intentions. Shortly after we had the occasion to introduce our parents and teachers on Open House night. There are many who re- member this first meeting with a shudder. Our first minstrel received the whole-hearted support of the class and displayed an impressive array of talent. We also placed an enviable num- ber on the honor roll for the half-year, leading the rest of the school on this distinguished list. This was truly an outstanding year for our athletic teams. The football squad was impres- sive in annexing the State Co-championship and tying but one game, with Cranston, and defeat- ing East Providence in the season's finale. In quick succession the track team won top honors in all three divisions and the baseball team con- cluded the sport year by taking the Class A crown. Over five hundred students undertook the odyssey to Lynn to witness a pre-season grid contest. Thus, in June we reached the end of our first year at La Salle, reached it with a feeling of regret intermingled with ecstasy at the idea of returning as Sophomores after vacation and al- ready indoctrinated with the fundamentals of the school and the Christian Brothers. ln September we returned to a class swollen by an influx of Junior High students through- out the state, into the largest class in the school. Noticeable among the faculty were new faces as familiar figures left to join the armed forces. Brother Anthony was appointed football mod- erator, succeeding Brother Martin who was named Athletic Director. Once again the Ma- roon was extremely successful in the field of sports. The juggernaut garnered the champion- ship for the third straight year. The cross-coun- try team won the state and New England titles, while the indoor team took second place in the national indoor title race. On the heels of the chaotic hurricane of 1944, came Open House night, now an old thing to us. Brother C. Paul was named moderator of the Evrznmr TNTORRISON JOHN Pimnk Maroon and White monthly. The school was visited by Brother Victor, Supervisor of the Secondary Schools in the New York district. The annual minstrel was again an outstanding success, featuring as guest soloist Miss Eileen Ceoghegan. The first dance open to us Sophs was the Sports Dance which was held in Decem- ber. Over one hundred and forty couples at- tended the affair, which was informal. At Christmas a selected group of singers paraded through the corridors serenading the student body with the traditional carols of Christmas time. ,lack Cronin and the 1944 foot-

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ball team were honored in a resolution passed by the Rhode Island Assembly. Over fourteen hundred enrolled for the school year in September 194-5. The cross-country team led by Lou Lepry took the state title, as did the gridsters, after defeating Central before twenty- five thousand spectators at Brown Held. In a novel and unprecedented move the squad trav- eled to New Orleans for a Christmas Day con- test w ith Holy Cross High School. The game, played in mud and rain, resulted in a six to six deadlock. The school monthly, the Maroon and White, was awarded a second place rating in the Colum- Y Tom Nomro Loi: LHPRY Lia Scholastic Press Association. The indoor track team took their fourth straight Class A title. Lepry and Norato starred in the national schoolboy meet. Once again the minstrel was a huge success. Bill Dyer' and Ev Morrison were outstanding vocalists before more than five thousand ticket holders. The first social of the Junior Class was held in the Auditorium to the tune of Tommy Masso's band. More than one hundred and eighty cou- ples were present at the dance. Miss ,lean Gal- logly was chosen Miss La Salle of 1947 at the dance. The Eastern division baseball champion- ship was easily won by a hard-hitting Maroon nine. After sweeping aside all competition dur- ing the season, Warren set them back in the State championship playoffs. The last step in our course through high school began in September, 1946. For the ever- increasing stream of Freshmen, an annex was established in the downtown area to accommo- date the three hundred-fifteen Frosh. Our first official activity as the graduating class of 1947 was the election of officers. After the three day campaign, which was inclined to be fruitful in places, and was marked by the customary levity and frivolity, the Senior class chose the Wihite party to represent it during the year. The offi- cers are: Leo Palizza, President, Bob Phayre, Vice-Presidentg Lou Gorman, Secretary, Ronnie Florio, Treasurer. Angelo Dippo conducted the campaign for the Maroon, while Larry Cava- naugh and A1 Pike advocated the principles of the White party. As was expected, the cross-country team copped the state championship. Not content with local honors, however, it twice defeated its bit- ter rival. Bishop Loughlin, in the national meets. Lou Lepry finished third and seventh in these meets. In the nine weeks of the cross-country season, eleven separate trophies were captured by the barriers. The Juggernaut had its victory string snapped at nineteen straight by Mount Pleasant. It com- pleted the season with a record of seven victor- ies. two defeats, and one tie. The hoopsters with Dan O'Grady at the helm, had a very successful season. Twice appearing in the Boston Garden, they overwhelmed strong Massachusetts clubs. Although they finished the regular season undefeated, the sextet was edged by Burrillville in the hockey play-offs. Bill Dyer was chosen editor of the ,4-7 year- book and work was started on the book in De- cember. This year's edition of the Minstrel was headlined by Bill Dyer and Ev Morrison in a Bing-Frankie setup, John Connolly, and Angelo Di Pippo. All attendance records were shattered , l Tom BRADY BILL DYER as the show played live nights to packed houses. Begretfully we now come to the finale of our scholastic achievements at La Salle, which has sheltered and instructed us for the past four years. Though we may attend other institutions of learning in the state or throughout the nation, each of us will harbor secretly, a strong attach- ment for La Salle and a deep concern for its welfare. To a ford Alma Mater we bid adieul

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4A-312 -1B-203 LLC-304 4D-305 First row. left to right: M. Lamoureux. R. Gentile. R. Florio. L. Palixza. R. Phayre. L. Gorman. H. De Simone, G. Cipriano. Second row: J. Gallagher. R. Perry. G. MacDonald. F. Reicl. R. Walsh, V. Fay, J. McCarthy, R. McCabe. A. Choiniere. Third row: E. Boucher. A. King, W. Dessert. R. Martin. D. Flynn. W. Brennan. A. Di Pippo, J. Reclrlington, W. Banahan. Senior ouncil John Pierick, William Banahan. Vin- cent Fay, James Reddington. Robert Gentile, William Dessert. An- gelo Dipippo, Robert Martin. Leo Palizza, Frederick Read, Francis King. Ronald Florio, Robert Phayre. Gilbert Cipriano, Robert Walsh. ILE-307 4F-303 4G-202 4H-201 41-313 Herbert Di Simone. Daniel Flynn. James Gallagher, Robert Perry. James Gorman, Lawrence Gavanaugh Jerome McCarthy. Robert Ghioniere. lfclwarcl Boucher, George MacDonald john McCabe. Wlilliam Brennan, Marcel Lanioureux.