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

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L ,, jf ey L A s A L L E xt W A c A D E M Y 1 ROBERT ANDREW WALSH 141 Nmsoy ST L:L-:L:'l' Pa c,mx'1 DENCI-l. R. l. Knobby , as he is known by his classmates. came to La Salle in '43 lrom Saint Pius School. During his long stay at La Salle he partici- pated in three years of varsity football and two years as basketball manager. He is very earliest and conscientious in studies. never Find- ing it diflicult to earn good marks. The class of '47 extends to this jovial character good luck in all his future endeavors, and may he always be the good sport he is now. ROBERT WI I.l.l A NI WA TSON 207 Sl Nl'l'lflR Srio-gm' Paovxutzxcrl. R. I. lirom St. Pauls Parish. lidgewood. in 'il 5 new sophomore known to us as Doc W'atson. came to La Salle. .-Xlthough he was only an average student. Doc's perseverence has helped him to attain marks that have done credit to his record both at St. Paul's and here al La Salle. His sterling character and ready wit have made him a favorite among his many classmates at La Salle. May all the good luck in the world go with you alloc in the future and may success be yours wherever you may gli. DONALD JOHN WELCH 332 Nlurox ,Mui 1-. Pnovimzmii-1, R, 1. Don. who comes from Saint Teresa's, gained an abundance of friends since he entered La Salle in '41-3. Although Don did not participate in any athletic activities, he showed his interest in his school teams by his fine school spirit. He is a good student and is a true plugger. determined and willing. He is as yet undecided as to what institution of higher learning he will attend, but the class of '47 bids hint farewell. 1 ltx ew it

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CLASS of '47 g K my JOHN Jost-:PH TALBOT pgs ' 213 PLEASANT S'I'ltl-Il-lT l'Roy1m1v:t1. R. l. ,lohn came to us in l943 from Holy Name Grammar Sehool. He is noted for his eheerfulness. good nature and for being an arduous and earnest worker. ,lohn has been a memlver of the yearhook staff and his contributions haxe added immensely to its suec-ess. After graduation ,lohn plans to further his education at Proxidenee College. The class of 1947 wishes him good luck in whatever eourse he Chooses to follow. S3 tltioxtc STRFI-IT ROBERT EYERICTT Tll0NlPF-ON 246 Rest-Lnvom Avmtft: Pum'i1mt1xtzt1, R, l. Bohn, who came here from llillxert Stuart in 194-4. is probably one of the best liked boys in the student lwody. He made friends the moment he entered here and shows no inclination of stopping this worthy accomplishment. He is a quiet boy. an average student. and well liked by under. as well as upper, elassmen. Wherever Bob goes in later life we are sure that he will he sueeessful. Lots of luek and good sailing. llolil 25 ilAR'I'N1Ul TH Awivm -X IXTHONY TESTA Puortut1Nc11:. R. I. Anthony might well he ealled a typical La Salle student. He came to La Salle in his sophomore year and has been sueeessful here. Although he is not an honor student. he is a good pupil and gets good marks. Anthony has a pleasing personality and is very populal' with his fellow students, He has lseen seldom late or ahsent during his stay at La Salle. which is a eharaeteristie of ll good Student. The future has something in store for students like him who have, what it takes to lie a sueeess. JOHN ARTHUR THOM PSON Rn igtislnti, R. I. lohn or laek as he is lvetter known to his elassmates. entered Lu kv Salle in September, 19413 as a Freshman. ln only a few months ,lac s pleasant smile became familiar and well known to all La Salle stu- dents. ln his second year at La Salle. ,laek joined the cross-Country team. and was on it until he graduated. He lvuilt up a reputation as luoth gentleman and athlete. which he well deserved. while with the team. ,Iaek plans to attend Providence College and then go to Tufts College to study dentistry. We know he will life and a credit to La Salle. Here's wishing ,lack all the luck in the world. be a great success in ALFRED ANTHONY YENTRESCA 7 Hn.Ls1m1 Avmm: JOHNSTON. R. I. Al. as he is called hy his friends, eame to La Salle from St. Thomas' Parish. He is a scholar of distinguished merit in the scientific depart- ment. Quiet and reserved in manner and the possessor of a eongenial personality. Al gained a multitude of friends. With these sterling qualities, his future sueeess is assured. Upon graduation from La Salle, Al hopes to matriculate at Providence College. Good luck, All E igh ty-seven