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

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X xN A SQUM1-. LA SALLE simgsbt .,..,W.,,? ACADEMY ALBERT THOMAS PIKE 102 UNIT STREET Pr:ov1nr3NCr1. R. 1. Al entered La Salle in the fall of 1943. and became one of the out- standing boys in our class. He is friendly. jovial. and cordial in his relations with his schoolmates. Al is a hard worker and because of this has advanced well in his studies. His writing ability has won for him a high place on the staff of the Maroon and White . and he is one of La Salle's outstanding trumpeters. playing with the band and orchestra. He is right there with all the information that is necessary and we are sure that La Salle is proud of Al today and will be even more proud of him in the years to come. He intends to attend Providence College and follow the medical profession. CLEMENT ANTHONY PLACE 219 W1-IITTIER AVENVE Pitoxlumcig, R. I. Clem',. as he is known by most of the boys in the school. entered La Salle in his freshman year. He is a graduate of St. Anthony's grammar school. Since his stay here he has gained many friends through his wonderful personality and irresistible smile. Although Clem did not participate in any sports. he was an ardent follower. As yet he hasn't made plans for the future. but whatever he decides to do. we all wish him the best of luck. LEO FRANCIS PLANTE 53 l'lA1RFIELll AvENt'i: PICOYXIIIWNCI-l. R. l. Leo entered La Salle in '43 from St. 'l'eresa's Parish-immediately was called Hed'f by his friends. He held a position on the Maroon and White in his ,lunior year and also excelled on the outdoor track in his Junior and Senior years. His wit and good humor helped him in making many friends. To pass his idle hours away. Leo finds much comfort in walking. hunting and fishing. We know that when he enters the Marine Corps he will be successful. Lots of luck from the class of '47. PAUL PETER PLANTE HARMONY ROAD CLOCESTI-LR, R. I. Coming from Harmony School, Paul entered La Salle in '43 and immediately accustomed himself to the surroundings. Although he did not participate in any athletics, he was an ardent sports fan. On the honor roll a number of times, he did well in his studies. His gay, jovial eagerness has won him a place in the hearts of his class- mates. We wish him luck in whatever career he undertakes. Seventy-six WILFRED JOSEPH PLANTE. JR. PVTNAM Avrzxtuz C1-r1aPAt:ut:'r. R. I. Wilfred entered La Salle as a freshman in the Fall of '43. His Cheerful disposition and pleasing personality have made him one of the most popular students not only among his fellow classmates but with his teachers as well. No matter where you meet Will he always has a broad smile and a cheerful word to greet you. After graduation Wilfred plans to enter the School of Pharmacy where we all know he will be a great success. Good luck to a true La Salle gentleman.

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Q 42 f, X- f ,vm NAAROON I-J and WHITE O is 4- A E f h?zQ5,? PALTL JOSEPH POLANSKI. JR. 22 llowtzx S'rRt:t-:T Wwnttijx. R, I, Paul entered La Salle as a freshman. His ready stnile and pleasing personality won him tnany friends early in his high school career. His ambition in sehoolwork earned him great regard from his fellow students. One of Paul's most attractive traits is the eagerness with whieh he assists his friends. Although he intends to enter the 'Xrmy upon graduation. he ardently desires Io further his education. We all wish him much success in the years to eotne. ROIJICRT LEO POTTER l30 RANDALL Srutztgr Pnovtotzxctz, R. I. llpon leaving Immaculate Conception Bolt entered La Salle in his sophomore year. By his pleasing disposition and sparkling person- ality he has won the friendship of students and teachers. Around the JOSEPH Xl A TTHEW PRIOR T9 X Mtn-Jvvwrtiu Srttntir Pttovtmzxetz. R. l. Joe entered the portals of l,a Salle in 1943 as a freshman. His popu- larity has won him many friends among the faculty and his class- mates. Although not an active member in the sports field. Joe dis- tinguished himself as a loyal follower in sehool activities. After his graduation Joe plans to enter the business field. We all know he will be a great success in his chosen occupation. Rest of luck. Joe. Academy Roh is ehielly known for his honor marks and his loyal support of all school activities. This spirit assuredly will lead to success. As yet he has not made his choice of a college. May good luck follow wlterever he may go. SALYATOR E A NTHONX QUETTA 232 St'vtuauttv STRt:t:T l,ROVIIll'.NCl'I. R. l. After leaving St. F1dward's. Sam entered La Salle in September. 1943. He has always shown true persistency in his school work and is well WlLl.l-U1 JOSEPH PRXOR 139 LYNCH Srutitcr Pitovttmtzvtzti, R. I. Since entering La Salle three years ago. Bill has proven to he a worthy representative of Blessed Sacrament Junior High Sehool. hoth scholas- tieally and athletically. Ry constantly plugging he has always man- aged to maintain a fair average in his studies. He has also proved to be a Hustler on the hasketball floor. playing for St. Teresa in the CYO league. Bill hopes to gain entrance to Georgetown Univer- sity. Best of luck, Bill. known fot' a fine personality and a quiet disposition. Sam has Ilol yet decided whether he will take an Agricultural or an Architectural course at eollege. but whichever he does he will find sueeess. We would all like to accept this opportunity to wish Sam the best of luck. Seventy-seven

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X f Nl ff? is fa4Qf.ff 2 CLASS tf , f '47 aifiiflfxx MAROON .ma wane 0 ,3 : QR AIUIHILLO P,-XSQI' Xl. PEZZI LLO 928 Arwoon Ayrgyt ia lonysrox, R. I. Archie. as he is known to his friends around La Salle. entered our school in I944 as a sophomore. .Xlthough he is not an athlete. his attendanee at sport events has heen better than average. His magnetic smile and pleasant personality have won him the admiration of all. La Salle will lose a pleasing personality and a line lad who certainly deserves the greatest sueeess. Archie. you have our wishes for a happy and prosperous future. llootl luckl T8 Sit tnox Srntam' LEWIS ARNOLD PHILLIPS 38 lLtti1t1wt'1r,tt Ii0ll.I'1N.-XIII! Exsr t.Llttai:xyytmgtt. R. I. Lew came to La Salle in 194-3 from the james H. Eltlretlge School. During his stay at La Salle his friendliness. humorous nature. and quiet manner have helped him to gain a large circle of friends. Ile- cause Lew lives so far from the school it has heen diflicull for him to participate in various school affairs hut despite this handicap he has been a loyal supporter of all athletic teams. After graduation Lew plans to enter Providence College where we. the Class of YW. wish hint the hest ol luck. HOIIISRT IiLl.IOT PII It RF l'ttoytnt-Jxrite. R. I. llolt enteretl La Salle four years ago from Saint Pius' Grammar School. Since then he has accumulatetl an innunieraltle numlier ol friends with his reatly wit and pleasing personality. He has In-en on the track team for four years and his work was rewartletl last year nhen he olitainetl a lnertli on the All-Slate team. This year llolu was elected Yiee Presitlent ol the Senior Class and has Inllilletl the duties of this post exceptionally well. He intends to nnatrienlate at Holy Cross and all here at l,a Salle wish hitn the luest ol' luck. FRANK PIIZIIIRILLI. JR. II5 Ulttbtli STR!-1liT PRUXl1Jl-QXf'lQ- R, I, Frank Piecirilli entered La Salle Academy, as a freshman. in l9l3. He was elected viee-president of his class in his lirst year at La Salle Academy. Wliile at La Salle, Frank has proved himself a good student. as well as a gentleman, His honesty and integrity. lneing of the highest rank. has rendered Frank a frientl to all at the Academy. lipon his graduation from La Salle, Frank plans to enter Proyitlenee College to purstie the lieltl of dentistry. JOHN l,REI-.NW OOD PIERIK 92 ELMUIKUN I1 ANI-1NIIi PlQ1jXIljfQXlQl4Q- R. l- ln 1943 ,lohn came to La Salle where his attention was innnetliately locused on sports. He has six letters. three each in lootlxall antl hockey. He has been an inyalualmle asset on these teams during his Stay. With all these sports activities. .lohn also has maintained a line seholastic reeortl. He intentls to further his edueation at llrown l'ni- tersity antl to Inecome a sloetor, l.a Salle says so long to a great sport and a swell guy. Seventy-lit e