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

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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.

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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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Left to right: R. Florio. Treas.g L. Palizza, Pres.g R. Phayre, V. Pres.g L. Gorman, Sec. Senior C ass fficers AST September the class of '47 elected Leo Palizza president of the Senior class. Leo has guided the class through a most successful year by promoting' dances and other various class activities. May his future success be meas- ured by his term as president and scholastic ability, coupled with his athletic prowess and genial personality. Our vice-president Bob Phayre came to La Salle from St. Pius Parish. His stay here has been characterized by hard work and stellar achievements on the track team. Bob has proved himself worthy of the office he holds and will climb to unprecedented heights in his years to come. Lou Gorman has perpetuated our faith in south Providence material. Prominent in the fields of football, basketball and baseball, Lou has not neglected his studies nor his responsibil- ities as Secretary of the Senior class, because of his athletic inclinations. His accomplishments at La Salle will soon be overshadowed upon his graduation. Ronald Florio, our finance man, has lived up to our most optimistic expectations. His ability with ledgers and figures was surpassed only by his athletic endeavors. Ronnie is a good student and popular with everyone. We, the class of '47, wish him the best of luck.