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

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I 191 row. left to right: Kane. fQUllllN, San Soufi. Valois. Lalxonty. lllflillljil. Labonte. oml ron: Hughes. Nlarinezti. Connery. Fortle, Quill. I'oxt'ers. Nlcliennzi, Crowley. Olivier ERE you see a select group ol' XX'o1'lrl XVar II veterans who have electecl to obtain La Salle cliplontas. XVe young men have returned lroni war with the serious intent ol' arlvanciing in human society. Some ol' us are burning with the rlesire to increase our knowledge ol' the intri- cacies ol' toclay's societyg others, ol us are vague- ly conlusecl at the worlcl's whims ancl are try- ing to wencl our way out ol' the resulting nlecliorrity. Take a good look at our laces, lor we are Sure that you will see some ol' us appear in prominent positions in religion. gUX'Cl'llIllCIll, ancl general society in the luture. XVe, as veterans ol' the U. S. .Xl'llly. Navy. ancl Marine Corps. thank l.a Salle and its cotmientious lam-ulty lor an excellent Christian erlucation. 11171

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Four Year Saga HE year I9 14 was, for this group of gradu- ating Seniors, a year of great, importance, for it was that year that they entered La Salle Academy, their chosen high school and part- time home for the next four years. They were a large class, in fact one of the largest Fresh- men classes in La Salle history. Being mere Freshmen, they had the usual cases of timid- ness, but this shyness soon disappeared and they quickly accustomed themselves to the ways of La Salle and became heartily ac- quainted with the ideals and traditions of this fine institution. For those who wished to participate in extra-curricular activities, La Salle offered many opportunities. Freshmen skilled in writing were given an excellent chance to pttt their talents to worthwhile use by joining ottr excellent school monthly, The Mnromz. and VVltite. For the aspiring athletes, the various sports were a great attraction, and many of our Seniors have since gained wide renown for their athletic abilities and achievements. In sports, the La Salle football team an- nexed another state title, and the cross-coun- try team duplicated this feat. For those Freshmen who successfully com- pleted their first quarter examinations and passed with honor marks, came the Silver L Award, something of which to be truly piroud. Immediately following the 'fexamsv there came to our homes by tnail, our report cards, this custom we trusted was practiced for formal purposes only. Accompanying the report cards was a cordial invitation front our Direc- tor, then Rev. Brother Ambrose, to ottr pa- rents, inviting them to come to the school on a designated night Qwittingly called Open House Nightuj, and there to meet our indi- vidual teachers and discuss our first-quarter achievements, be they good or bad. Many of l98l the Freshmen scowled at the idea, but now we all realize how important this parent-teacher get,-together is. Another important event took place in February, when the students, under the guidance of Brother Anselm, presented the annual La Salle Minstrel. The event was especially memorable for those Freshmen who made up the chorus. XVe took our next exatns and focused our attention on out-door track and varsity base- ball, and before we realized it June was just ahead and promotion day along with it. Our Freshmen days were coming to an end, but they will forever remain in our minds as some of the happiest and most pleasant days spent at La Salle. In September, 1945, we returned to school, Ending the student body greatly increased. The Sophomore class, bolstered by many new additions, was the largest class in the school. In sports, La Salle, with one of her greatest football teams, went through an unbeaten season and won the state crown. As a thrilling climax to a brilliant season, the members of the squad traveled south to New Orleans, where they met Holy Cross in an exciting Christmas week football game. The monthly Archconfraternity meetings, revived in l943 by Reverend Brother Cornelius Peter to promote religious vocations, were warmly received by the Sophomores, and through these meetings and their discussions several boys have come to realize their true vocation. In the Held of entertainment, the La Salle Minstrel was a tremendous success, a highlight of the show being the Andrew Sisters act, portrayed by three of our present day Seniors, Tommy Martin, BobbyCourvil1e, and Tommy Shanley.