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

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ily-six X 1 t x - I J xxx Xxx A, L A 5 A L L E A C A D E M Y L THONI XS JOSEPH STEWART 27 GALLI ir STREET Ptcovim-1Ncr1. R. I. Tom entered La Salle in his sophomore year after leaving St. Mich- aelis Parochial School. l rovidence. Following the classical course he has hopes of entering St. Colun1ban's Seminary and perhaps become a priest. Although he did not personally participate in any sports he is an ardent supporter of many school activities, Since he has been here he has gained many friends through his dynamic person- ality. We are certain he will live up to the expectations of his classa mates and associates. Good luck in the future. Tom. DON XLD JOSEPH ST. J XCQPES 51 Awsixi. Avizvtr Piiovintcxcii. R. I. Don entered La Salle in September 19-I-I from tlilhert Stuart Junior High School. During his sophomore year. he maintained high staml- ards. being on the Honor Roll. He played fullback on the football squad and also participated in track in his early days at La Salle. While at La Salle he has displayed sterling character, aml has made and influenced many friends. After leaxing l.a Salle Don intends to enter Rhode Island State and take up engineering. a field in which he will undoubtedly succeed. LEO CLINTON Slfl.LIY,XN. JR. 41 lililS'I'0L Aviixric RIXICHSIIDH. R. l. The class of 1947 can he proud of Sully . for such a colnbination of friendliness. assiduity and athletic ability as he possesses is ex- tremely rare. His magnetic personality has won him many friends. and his fame as a champion runner has brought him state-wide rec- ognition. He has been on every championship track team while at I.a Salle. Regretfully we send HSully off to Wyoming University knowing that he will be a worthy alumnus of La Salle. RICHARD THOMAS SL'I.Ll ,KN 17 OLDHAM Srttizigr Piiovioi-gxciz, H. I. ,-X familiar figure at La Salle Academy is Richard Sullivan. Dick joined us in 1944, a product of Cathedral Parish and Tyler High School. As a student Dick has always been eager to learn. He is a serious-minded. conscientious student who knows when to study and when to have his recreation. During studies. his hooks tnay invariably be seen piled high on his desk. his eyes scrutinizing various chapters. and his pencil working speedily but accurately. Success in the future, Dick. NIAT'I'HEVC tIII,XRl.l-IS SWEENI-IN 31 HHXLTII Xvigviii lhcoviimiixtzig. R. I. Xlatt is a true and typical l,.a Salle man. He came to La Salle in '44 from Blessed Sacrament in his Sophomore year and since then has been very popular with his fellow classmates. During his Senior year. Matt rose to fame as associate-editor of the yearbook. His plans for the future include a business course at Providence College where we are sure he will find f'lll'C?SS.

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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

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Nl f fi ,'. . MAROON pl and WHITE ROBERT ALBERT SMITH 31A xXlRSHlNC'l'0N Sriiiiiir Wixsr Wuiwick. R. l. Hob came to La Salle three years ago from St. .lames School in Nrctic. anfl sinec then he has acquiretl a multitutle of frienmls. His agile wit and happy-go-lucky spirit mafle many a tlay merry in 41. His shin- ing personality was the cause of his heing the home-room Yice- Presitlent. Upon gratluation Hola plans to follow a journalistic career and we. who have worketl with him. know that he will reach the pinnacle of success. llootl luck. Bolll of 47 lt. y WILLI A Nl l.EONARD SNIITH ill' ,hzftin-:xii Mimi iz PItUXlDl'IN1.Il-I. R. I. With an eager expectation for four years of happiness. Bill entererl l.a Salle. He is a quiet antl reserverl gentleman who is always reacly lo tlo his share for the hetterment of the class. Hy In-ing agrceahlc to his frientls he is heltl in high esteem hy all who know him. ln hitlmling amlieu may we atlxise Hill lo retain his present qualities and his success is as-suretl. IIHRISTOPHER IIICSNIONJ STALLARIJ 251 Vl'ii.LAi:n Au-:xi ig Picoxim-gxci-1. R. I. Chris . who hails from Saint Micliae-l's Parish. gratluatetl from Faint lgnatious Loyola Grammar School. New York. Since his entrance to l.a Salle in 194-3. he has shown himself an excellent stuflent anrl risen to the position of associate eclitor of the Nlaroon and While. also serving on the Yearhook staff. Diligence anti tlepentlahility are characteristics of Chris. who can always he counted on in the pinches. He intencls to enter Providence College anrl then practice law. Keep up your usual hrantl of work antl yoifre sure to he a success. Chris, JOHN .IOSIQPH STAITIJIINQLER 137 St xtxiizii Sriiigizr Vg',,,,Ngm3Km. R. L 'fl.ongu John Staullinger entcretl La Salle Acatleiny in l944. fresh from his conquest of Vlioonsocket ,lunior High. Stoiit , as his asso- ciates call him. immefliately became an outstanding memher of his class. known particularly for his intellect antl witty statements. ,lolin's amhition is to become an aeronautical engineer. Though there will oe much competition in this fieltl. there can he no tlouhl that Stout will sitcceefl. Cootl luck. john. PAI-L MILHAEL STEIN l'os't' Urririk llox 75 Howxlio. R. l. l'aul came to La Salle from Cranston. .-Xltliough not participating in any sports. he has always heen a loyal supporter of all school activi- ties. Good natnretl anfl congenial. he has won the affection antl the frienrlsliip of his fellow stuflents and the aflmiration of his teachers. He has heen a consistently conscientious stnrlent. Patil plans to con- tinue his stutlies in the scientific Heltl. Best Wishes to you. Paul, for a great antl successful career. Eighty-five