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

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Nl We f C L A S S ! of '4 7 MAROON and watts fefp st.. M 1 5541299 idzflfnf . , , . YQL-if ROLMND EDMDNID ROLHILEAL Ruivtimsrox .-Xw1Nt't-1 Ouqmuz. Bt'rnu1.l.ui.1.i1. R, l. Roland came to La Salle from Our Lady of Good Hope School in llurrillville. Throughout his four years at La Salle Academy he has been a good student and a loyal supporter of school activities. He was in the band for two years and in the orchestra for one year. His chief interests are music, boxing. and wrestling. having a small gym of his own at home. After leaving school Roland plans to enter the U. S. Army which he intends to make his career. We all know that he will be a great success in his chosen field. ROBERT GERALD ROCK 34 PtLI,Li:1'tmt Avmtti Wooxsotzm-gr. R. I. Four years ago Bob made his debut here at La Salle after graduating front St. Theresa's School in Nasonville. He brought with him a sense of humor which has won him many friends. While at La Salle. Bob has been an enthusiastic member of both the football and hockey teams and a booster of all other school activities. Bolfs next stop is Providence College where he intends to take up business administra- tion. We are sure that he will attain success in all his future en- deaxors. tlood luck from all of us. Bob. CHXRLES JOSEPH ROGERS 162 Ltxvvoon .Xvmt iz Pttovlotgxrzig. R. l. lluck fairly bubbles over with mischievous fun and laughter. and Providence College will certainly welcome his sunny disposition. lt is there that he plans to prepare to become a first-rate chemist. Buck has been very popular at La Salle and has gained many friends with his ever winning personality. He is small in stature and certainly proves the maxim: All good things come in small packages . Before he turns away from the doors of La Salle he may well look hack on the worthwhile years he has spent here. We wish him all the luck and success that the world can offer. JOSEPH NORNLXNID ROSS 22 llttowx S'l'Rl'lln'l' lglitltllll-lXfIl-Q. R. I. Normand entered La Salle in 1943 upon graduation as an honor student from St. .lohn's. Warren. He pursued a Classical course and attained honor marks throughout his four year stay. He is known by his classmates as ,l. Normandu. Although not a participant llt school athletics, he has followed the achievements of the variou- teams. We are confident that the success he has enjoyed during his stay at La Salle will he carried on in later life. llood luck lo yott. Normand. RENE JOSEPH ROSSIUXOL 39 .ttltrixtnox Mtaxt ig Cltus1'oN, R. l. Rene came to l,a Salle as a Sophomore three years ago from Saint Charles llorrotneo School. ln his years at lva Salle Rene proved him- self to be a good and industrious student. well-liked by his fellow classmates. His charming personality won for him a great many friends. He is a silent. good-natured. friendly chap. Rent-'s chief amusements are music and skating. When he leaves La Salle. he hopes to continue his studies elsewhere to become a dentist, Eighty-one

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LA SALLE ACADEMY A LFRED AGR I PPINO ROTON DO 27 Exim STRI-LET Joi-txsrow. R. I. Al entered La Salle as a Sophomore in 1944 from Craniteville ,lunior High School. Although Al did not participate in any sports he has made a great many friends during his three years at La Salle with his winning personality and ready smile. He is looking forward to entering an Aeronautieal Engineering School to prepare himself for a eareer in aviation. So long. Al. We wish you the best of luck. MATTHEW RIVDIS 340 SHAWUMET Avtiyuiz Wlesr Wmcvstrzk. R. I. Skip . as he is Called by his elassmates. eanie to La Salle lroni St. Casimirs He is the possessor of a earefree and Cheerful disposition which leads others to admire his jovial personality. Skip has a good sense of humor and is a swell fellow. We are sure that beeause of his warm nature he will obtain the sueeess he so we-ll deserves. To Skip , all the best of luck in his future undertakings. MICHAEL ANTI-IOVNX Rllb IERO 53 PENN Stinger Pnovioigxtiig. R. I. Nliehael. when leaving Holy Ghost School three years ago. entered I.a Salle. Although just an average student. Mike is a hard WUTICPI' and a reliable boy. He has not the physical qualities to he an ath- letic star. but he is a great supporter of the teams. His main ambition in lile is to be a musician, speeializing with a saxophone and clarinet. Together with his well-developed personality and hard work, he should achieve this. Best of luel-., Miehael. RICHARD FRANCIS RY.-KN 2960 POST ROAD Cttammmu. R. I. Dick. who has a splendid personality together with a sterling ehar- acter, arrived here as a Sophomore in the fall of 514. Because of his love for music, he entered the La Salle Iland iinrnediately upon his arrival and has remained in it for three years. His friendly and affable disposition has won him many friends. As a student he ranks among the best, and he will assuredly attain well merited sueeess in his future life work. You have the best wishes of all, Dick. Eighty-two ROBERT .IObEPl-I RYAN 70 QVINCY Sriram Pttovlni-QNCE, R. I. Roh entered La Salle in September of 1943, having previously at- tended St. Pius. Since that time, he has won litany friends by his quiet. reserved manner. He has worked hard and as a result has done well in his schoolwork. llob's chief outside interest is photography. His intention is to further his education by going to Providence College. Following his graduation from college. he intends to step into the business world. We all have confidence in his ability to become a successful business man.

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Eighty X X X I If f R tx 'ff ffm .,V, K ,if wif. fr f L A S A L l. E Qt.tR5bifXQ T?c:lTTVTt-ETTV A C A D E M Y l DONALD ANTHONY RICOH.-XRDS 177 R0tN0l-CE STRHICT Pnoylmjxcyge I. Don Richards came to La Salle in September of '42 from Blessed Sacrament. ln June. 1945. when he had completed his junior year. he jointed the Coast Guard. After serving .1 year in that branch of the service. he returned to La Salle in September of 1946. Though a veteran. he still is one of the boys and can always be found with his buddies in the smoking room. engaged in a Bull Session . Reing the friendly guy that he is. we can do nothing but wish him luck in all his endeavors HERBERT JOSEPH RILEY 1555 MAIN Srntitar Wtisr Wxttvvtftk, R. l. Entering La Salle three years ago front St. ,lamcs School in West Warwick. Herb immediately distinguished himself by his personal. scholastic. and athletic abilities. This top-notch personality made him a favorite with all who knew him and by diligent study -and intelligent work. he easily kept his marks above average. Far- from being inactive in sports. Herb went out for the lootball squad in 41 and earned his letter as a flashing halfback in his senior year. ROBERT JOSEPH ROIHRGE 321 Dtzxrtztt Srinzm' PIIUXIDENCIC. R. l. Bob is a jovial fellow, who has won a place in-the hearts of al.l'of us with his pleasing personality. his sunny disposition. and his ability to make and keep friends. Aside from his personality and disposition. Rob is a studious worker and will succeed in whatever field he chooses for later life. At athletic events he is always present. lend- ing his encouragement to the Maroon and White warriors. bood T luck. llob. in whatever you undertake. HARRY MATTHEW ROBINSON 386 LLOYD Avtixtr Pttovtutcwfrt-1, R. I. Harry. better known to everyone as The Professor . has many envi- able qualities. His charming manner. amiable disposition. and sincere attitude. are all summed up in his smiling face. Harry has always maintained a high scholastic record and can always be found with the best on the honor roll. :Xfter a pre-medical Course at Providence College. he plans to study medicine. We all wish you great things in the years to come. Harry. THOMAS IRYIN ROBINSON 513 Prtzxsxwr VALLEY Ptxnkwav Pttovlnt-lxctz. R. l. Tom cattle froln Nathanael Greene Junior High School in 194-4. He lfas been a nlember of the band for three years and in addition to this he played one year in the orchestra. Throughout his stay at La Salle he has been an honor student. He is not at all like tlte usual scholar but is fond of dancing and athletics. He is going to M. l. T. to study for a RS, in Aeronautical Engineering. Cood luck. Tom.