Malden Catholic High School - Lance / Hi Way Yearbook (Malden, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1946 volume:

EX LIBRIS mam iBi ? v (■( i } ruayi W ,|ni ' Ijj | - V v Va. w ' w w w V siff-r MALDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MALDEN, MASS. DEDICATION The graduates of nineteen hundred forty-six respectfully dedicate their annual to a true friend and sage advisor, Reverend Brother Charles, C.F.X., our principal. Never in later life will we meet one whose whole hearted interest was so centered in us as was that of our leader. Kindly, humorous, friendly and understanding, he was to us a friend more than a director, a guide more than an executive. Malden Catholic owes much to our principal. In nineteen hundred and forty-one, his first year as principal, our school numbered a little less than two hundred. Today its near five hundred enrollment is a restrictive one; lack of space dictates such. Or else, the number might be closer to eight hundred. This, in view of the fact that entrance to M.C. is by examination only. The great spirit of the school may always be traced to the leader. Such is the case here. The close relationship between teacher and student is likewise seen among students. Thus for a small school, we are able to compete scholastically and otherwise with schools three times our size. For next year, Brother Charles’ last at M.C. we wish him continued success. We the class of forty-six will long cherish him and happy days here at the best of schools. FOREWORD The year 1946 brings the second year book of Malden Catholic High School into being. This year the staff of Seniors assisted by juniors Tom Malloy, Roy Kenison and Fred O’Neil worked under somewhat better conditions than the staff of ’45, the pioneer group. With war restrictions lifted somewhat and with a previous book to use as a model, the class of ’46 under the direction of Reverend Brother Walstan, C.F.X. hoped to produce a book that would be an improvement on the first book. With this in mind, the financial drive picked up more money than the year previous, a local printer was selected to ease the problem of makeup and the staff set sailing forth to do its best. This book reflects what a small school like Malden Catholic can do with the co-operation of the faculty and the students. All work on the book was performed by this group with a great deal of sacrifice entailed. Boys met every day for weeks, outlining pages, writing and typing articles, selecting pictures. A vote of thanks to our principal Brother Charles for his ever-ready smile when we had to interrupt classes for candid shots, to Brother Aquinas for his evenings spent at the dances in our behalf, to Brother Anton, the head man in charge of the coke stand, to Brother Cyril for his help when we invaded the A.D. room in search of players and in¬ formation. Tt Mr. Richard Mahoney and Mr. Charles Snow of Winn Studios we must hand the laurel for their wonderful help in taking all of our indoor shots. Messrs. Carter and Longo, engraver and printer, helped us in innumerable ways with their years of experience in editing year books. And of course, a world of thanks to our guide and moderator, Brother Walstan, under whose careful planning the book slowly came into form. The class of ’46 will not forget Malden Catholic in the years to come, of that she may be certain. The fraternal spirit of the Xaverian Brothers, their great spirit both in and out of class, the warm friendship of our pals, the juniors and the great school spirit of the entire student body. To Reverend Father Fletcher, we add that we shall miss his monthly visits, his ability to see the humor in our school life and his interest in all that we did. A fond farewell to you, M. C. SPIRIT OF OBEDIENCE Brother Quentin, although new here this year, in going about the school in his quiet yet humorous way has gained the affection of all the students. A brilliant teacher of the sciences, his patience enables him to impart to others the vast amount of knowledge he has collected in the past twenty-eight years of teaching and studying. He immediately took an interest in all the extra-curricular activities marveling at the precision and fight of the football team and encourag¬ ing the cagers to many a victory. He loves sports in all forms and once was an athletic head in West Virginia. His hobbies are varied. His pipe is a faithful companion and books take up many an hour. He confesses a weakness for fiction and an occasional detective story. After so many years in the merry borough of Brooklyn naturally it takes time for me to get used to new weather and faces but I can truth¬ fully say I have enjoyed my first year here immensely,” concludes the quiet amiable friar. BROTHER QUENTIN, C. F. X. BROTHER ALEXIUS JOSEPH, C. F. X. Brother Alexius Joseph whose motto is, Never give up,” follows that motto in his teaching of Latin and French at our school. He has taught at many schools including St. John’s Prep, Mission of Roxbury and in Wheeling, West Virginia. His merry laugh at some statement of an over eager pupil sets the whole class smiling. In the sodality he has taken the place of Brother Evan, the founder, and in his own quiet way has encouraged the organization in its second year. Meetings other than class ones have been out since the fire but Brother has high hopes for one great meeting before the end of the year. Brother is active in many fields but in the scholastic circles is known as one who gets what he is after especially in results in class. The indolent pupil feels uneasy in his class as he knows that he will have to produce or else fail. BROTHER AUBERTUS, C. F. X. In the person of Brother Aubertus we see a man admired by all and feared by some. There isn’t a senior who will not remember as well as profit from the man who always demanded strict obedience, and got it. And in years to come only appreciation can come from this fact that the training one receives in his classes is without equal any¬ where else. Brother Aubertus teaches Latin and French here at M. C. and came from Mission High in 1943. Since he has been here his jolly face is well known to all. A loyal rooter of all school functions Brother has trained many boys in the art of speaking in the past three years. His debaters have always been successful and his orators have twice won honors in American Legion contests. Brother likewise helped keep the dances full of pep with his gay repartee and merry wit. He is an essential part of the school and we hope that he is with us for many years to come. Brother Walstan teaches Latin, French and English. His unsur¬ passable humor in class has been a great asset in bringing the students around to a high point of interest. Brother Walstan helped start the monthly paper and is directly cred¬ ited for publishing the first annual at M. C. Likewise he started the school orchestra two years ago. Today, the Hi-Liters are considered tops by the student body. Last year he began to build in basketball and this season had the satisfaction of seeing his team come up in the league to fourth place and likewise defeat such powerhouses as St. John’s Prep, Keith Academy and Mission High, the latter for the first time in the history. With a coach named for next year, Brother hopes to teach the younger boys the fundamentals and leave the worries of the varsity to Mr. Walter Perry, late of the Boston Goodwins and U. S. Coast Guard. BROTHER WALSTAN, C. F. X. BROTHER MICHAEL, C. F. X. A gentleman carrying a black bag and a sheaf of papers under his arm is not the local revenuer but a very personable character, Brother Michael who can easily be called a man of letters. He not only is the moderator of the Hi-Lite which is a task worthy of his talents, but he likewise finds the time to take charge of the Cadets and to produce the annual minstrel show. His excellent leadership in extra-curricular activ¬ ities is only second to his apt ability as a teacher. Truly a scholarly gentleman he teaches the social studies and English, filling each period with enjoyment by his interesting sideline talks on important issues. Not to be outdone in quick wit he has the genius of putting forth dry, subtle humor on many occasions. His Umm-mh’s and Ah-h’s and his self-styled philosophy will long be remembered by the boys with whom he has been associated. BROTHER ANTON, C. F. X. Brother Anton is highly respected by the student body of Malden Catholic. His major is math and he has been of tremendous aid to the students in this branch of knowledge, now and during the war years, when his boys captured all sorts of honors in this field. Among his subjects is Algebra, Trig, Physics, Plane and Solid Geometry. In his addition to his teaching he is the vocational director of the school. It is known generally that his man to man talks have left a definite mark on all boys who have come under his sphere of influence. He has been a great help to the seniors in their choice of a vocation for later life. His keen insight has usually come to our aid in this vital field. He has been coaching basketball here for the past six years and his latest junior varsity was known to be the delight of his heart for this year he had some material with which to work. During Brother Charles’ illness Brother Anton filled his shoes as well as any man might try to perform that great task. BROTHER AQUINAS, C. F. X. Dynamic, forceful Brother Aquinas has been around the campus for the past six years and in that time he has endeared himself to every student of the school. His capable teaching of Latin and English has been the foundation for the later success of his students. Peppy, witty and friendly the boys have followed him as did the old Greeks follow Socrates. Brother has been active in all fields of endeavor. His first two hockey teams won titles. His junior varsity teams in football were the foundations for many of our championship clubs in later years. His young baseballers learned all their fundamentals from him. At the weekly dances he has been assisted by both Brother Evan and Brother Walstan and it was his cheery, Good Evening” you heard when first you entered the building. In his classes Brother recently made an innovation of class dramatics to help boys in vocal expression and it has proved a great success. During the winter months Brother may be seen on his long walks which he says sharpens his appetite for a hearty evening meal. His pet peeve is prompting in class. Just to say that Brother Cyril is the athletic director here at school is to say that he is a very busy man. To him must go the credit for the improved football card of the past three years. He was the prime mover three years ago in the founding of the hockey league and it has run along smoothly since that time. In all sports his presence has been felt. The rebuilding of the basketball situation here must be credited to him as he saw something had to be done about this sad state of affairs. In classroom work Brother teaches Algebra and Geometry and his quiet efficient manner in class gets the same results that it does in all his other duties on or off the athletic field. BROTHER CYRIL, C. F. X. No more colorful character than Mr. Fannon, our history prof and baseball mentor ever came down the pike. Mr. Fannon, the soul of sincerity feels the utmost loyalty for Malden Catholic and for her sons. Ffence, his discipline in class while kindly is at the same time strict. One of his maxims which he carries out to the last degree is to be fair to every boy and to give each one a fair chance. This Spring he is busy again confident that he can mould a great baseball team from the 128 candidates that answered the call. The fact that this was the greatest number ever to answer the call is a tribute to the man himself. He is full of pep and enthusiasm once the word work is mentioned. Every boy must admit that Mr. Fannon works very dili¬ gently whether it be in the classroom or on the diamond. MR. RICHARD FANNON Quiet, gentlemanly, Mr. Corkery came to us last September and quietly stole our affections. His quiet manner in class, his efficient manner of teaching shows the scholar through and through. He quickly made friends with all the boys and they found in him a sympathetic listener. His forte is Latin and English. Years of training plus experience at Quincfy High and St. John’s Prep have made him the excellent teacher that he is today. As the seniors leave the school this June on the road of life, the lessons learned in his classroom will not be quickly forgotten. MR. JOSEPH CORKERY SPIRIT OF INDUSTRY Ihat Mufld Know. Itee The primary purpose of man’s existence is to save his soul. Hence, religious training to attain this end is more important than all knowledge we received the past four years in the secular fields of knowledge. What would all the knowledge in the world avail us if we didn’t take to heart the lessons learned here in our classes of religion? Below, Rev. Brother Aquinas, C.F.X. gives his daily instruction to his class. His talk that day featured the following: religion should be upmost in our minds. Faith, cornerstone of our religious life, should motivate our thoughts, actions and desires. And the fruit of faith is good works. SHADES OF THE BARD English in all its varied forms of study of grammar, literature, remedial reading and oratory is studied and absorbed by the boys. The top picture shows the 1A Whiz Kids reading passages from Shakespeare as the rest of the class follows with interest. Part of this class, because of the fire, became part of Boys’ Catholic Country Day School.” Below, the camera catches Bob Redington, Art Thomas and Bob Moriarity of Class 3C as they endeavor to comprehend our American literary gems. The boys of this class likewise delighted Bro. Michael, their teacher with a short story, as the high point of the writing program of their class. Bro. Quentin explains the theory in classroom sessions while above his boys go to town in the Chem. Lab. Top scene, Don Duffy, Bob Whyte, Leo McVicker and Denis McLoughlin are eager to answer one of Brother’s questions while in lower scene, Frank Sullivan, Paul Duffy, Jack Bruno and Dan Berardi put the theory in practice. Other boys in the act of blowing up the school are A1 O’Brien, Paul Shannon and Gerry Byrne. Both Sciences, namely Physics and Chemistry, are studied chiefly in the Labs. These periods are the most popular among the seniors. In Chemistry we see Paul Shannon, very much intereted in that bubbling glass. Behind him Carl Humphries seems to have everything under control as he keeps a close eye on his burner so that explosions will not startle Bro. Quentin. The study of a language not only enables the student to think clearly but also has its prac tical benefits. From it we obtain understanding and apprecia¬ tion of the culture of a foreign people. During the past crisis many of the alumni in the armed forces wrote that their high school languages helped them get along in foreign homes. Clockwise the pictures depict Class 2A in the midst of an oral dis¬ cussion during the English period his¬ tory. Joe Heany and Tom Goggin go at on opposite sides in the weekly open forum discussion period featured in our English classes. Another one of 2A as they look up from their exam papers trying to put on paper all that they have learned in the previous period. Most boys in 2J worry very little about exams and such. Next Bob Donahue, looks out of the window, to see what he can see, MANY TONGUES in i on! namely the construction of the new building. Top center shows Bro. Alexis ci; Joseph putting his class of 3 A through jpl the paces as they try to fathom just tiwhat Cicero had to say about teachers, [hi. Over to the right class 2C with Master hei Pickett in the lead put some declen¬ sions on the board while Andy Previte pil tries to pick an error. Class 2C was hi the pride and joy of Brother Walstan ht as they ran through the Gallic Wars 1 ’ i . featured by dynamic translations of jpl Frank Vaughn. 1 An next Brilliant” O’Brien helps | some of boys in 2B with their daily . t Latin lesson. These boys are Hank p Keefe, Paul Tovin, Al Tarpinian and Bob Cavanaugh. And last picture on l the right shows class IB in action as Bro. Aquinas drills them on the funda¬ mentals of Latin. Dick Mackie is the d lad with the answers. Wi FINDING OUT WHAT X MEAN ' Math came in for its big inning in the past war and Malden Catholic wasn’t caught offguard. The minimum for all students is three years of Math and for some four years. Here we see the Math classes busy at work. Above in the picture at left is war veteran John Delery back for a few months to refresh his memory on Trig while young Dave Weed, not realizing the worries of the world keeps happy. And in the top photo at right Phil Harkins, Paul Curran and Dick Mahoney ponder over a weighty problem. At the bottom right, Brother Anton, Math teacher puts a point across to Bob Mulrenan, Fred O’Neil, Joe Duffy and Bud ind WHAT COSINE DOES Kerrigan. The sophs go right after their old nightmare, Geometry, by attacking it in full force. At the board trying to solve for the angle is Dan O’Leary, Bill Cochran and Louis White. At the left Lee Hynes gives the boys his full attention. The sophs dream of Geometry every night and find that the dreams don’t get better all the time. At the extreme left bottom the first year boys taste their Algebra with the aid of Leo Carey who, feels at this point that he can explain his daily problem to the boys. Active participation is the secret in the math classes. With four years of language and at least three years of Math, the boys feel ready to pursue studies further. SPIRIT OF COMPETITION Francis Tan” Doherty, Malden Catholic’s flyweight end, was out¬ standing in his position for the past three years. Many an opponent coach must have smiled to himself watching the slender lad in pre-game warmup, but once he tried to get his backs around that end his smile vanished. Our co-captain really stopped all opposition, big or small. M. C. 30 i I Holding down the right tackle slot was giant two hundred pounder Co- Captain John McQuaid. John was a real leader who never gave up, no mat¬ ter what the odds. In him can be found the spirit that is typical of Malden Catholic athletes. Dan Bennett, the Blue Jackets All Scholastic halfback, makes twenty yards in the Dedham game. The first play that Dan took the ball he ran for a touchdown thus taking the heart out of the Dedham team. Dedham has always been a tough one for our gridsters to get by but this year the boys turned on the heat and coasted to an easy victory. Dan Bennett scored three times, Joe McGinley once and Bill Roche likewise once. M. C. made eight first downs to two for Dedham. This win started our boys on the way to a successful season of nine wins and two losses. DEDHAM 0 Coach John Prior and his aide, Bill Grant talk over the coming season in an early practice session. Our gridmen dropped the second game of the season to St. Raphaels of Pawtucket, Class B champions of Rhode Islands. The boys from Paw¬ tucket were much heavier, older and had too much first half zip for the Blue Jackets. This play shows an end sweep by the Raphaelites as our linemen try to break through. Jerry O’Leary cracking the St. Raphael line for a few yards in the second period. In the second half the Blue Jackets outscored the Paw¬ tucket lads 13-6 but this was not enough to win. M. C. 13 I! The girls who gave our gridmen a great boost when they needed it the most are Mildred O’Brien, Pat Shannon, Joanne McLaughlin, Barbara McCleary, Janice Barrett, Frances Plealy, Barbara Coleman, Doris Gal¬ lant. Joe McGinley fakes handing the ball to Dan Bennett, gives it to Pat Deegan (extreme left) who skirted the end for seven yards. In this game Tan” Doherty and Dan Bennett both scored once. Dubois, Mc- Crystal and Boudreau scored for the visitors. Best play of the game was Gino Di Girolamo’s pass to Tan” Doherty for a score in the closing seconds. ST. RAPHAEL 19 On Columbus Day afternoon our Blue Jackets journeyed out to Norwood to engage that high school and emerge with a win. The game was rather rough all the way and was featured by sparkling runs and very hard blocking and tackling. Dan Bennett, Tan” Doherty and joe McGinley scored for us. Best play of the game was Bennett’s pass to Doherty in the end zone. A bullet pass, a sensational, leaping catch. Walter Lang carries the ball for twenty-seven yards before he is stopped by a whole host of Norwood players. This play set up the second M. C. touchdown. The Blue Jackets dropped their second game and last of the season losing to the Class A Champs of Rhode Island, those giants that really play ball, La Salle. Both of La Salle’s scores came on passes after their ground attack was stopped cold. Later their coach re¬ marked that he had the most opposition from our boys. Next was the up¬ set 20-0 win over Cathedral at Springfield. That booming 67 yard punt of Bennett’s, his ninety-eight, forty-seven and sixty yard runs for scores. Definitely his night and the night of those blockers in front of him. Gerry Doherty really played in that line. Below, waiting with lunch in hand at Malden station to board our special train for Springfield are J. McFad- den, W. Gately, R. Filipone, J. Cheney, A. Thomas, J. Callanan, R. Sullivan, A. Lynch and J. Medige. Boys sitting on the grass across the street from the station waiting for the special train to come in. McGinley and Bernie Sullivan are discussing on who threw the stone that nearly broke the camera. Here She Comes” the special eight car train comes huffing and puffing into the station. The school orchestra provided music for this trip with dancing in the baggage car. Six hundred or so made the trip. M. C. 19 Ready to,board the special busses for the St. Mary’s of Waltham game are some of our rooters. In the foreground is Mr. Tom Reardon, past president of the West Side A. A. This was the first year since the war that transportation was available and the M. C. rooters took special trains to Lowell and Springfield and busses to all other games. Eleven busses went to Providence. ST. MARY’S WALTHAM 6 Before five thousand fans Malden Catholic turned back a strong inspired St. Mary’s team 20-6. The three touchdowns were scored by Walter Lang, Joe Wilkins and Tan” Doherty. The best play of the game was Joe Wilkins forty yard run for a touchdown. Ted Deegan is stopped after a seven yard gain through St. Mary’s forward wall as Jim Looney is about to throw a block at a St. Mary’s backer-up approaching from behind him. It was in this game that Dan Bennett hurt his shoulder on the first play but the rest of the team in¬ spired by the hard running of Wilkins and Lang won even with the star back out of action. Joe McGinley cracks the St. Mary’s line for eleven yards late in the first period. The blocking of our Blue Jackets was the main factor towards its success last season some of which can be noted below. The great spirit and the eagerness with which the boys went about their game of football was the main reason for the great season they enjoyed. SOMERVILLE and MISSION FALL Slowly but surely Malden Catholic is becoming a greater power in football. This is evident from the fact that the schedule included Class A Somerville last Fall. The Somerville team lost to the Blue Jackets to the tune of 20-0 with many of our regulars sitting on the bench. This game was played under the lights at our stadium with five thousand fans watch¬ ing the conflict. Dan Bennett played very little but scored a touchdown and started the team on its way to victory. M. C. made eight first downs to three for Somerville while the Blue Jackets completed four of seven passes. On Oct. 21 the varsity defea ted Mission High 24-0. Ted Deegan scored twice in this game while Bennett and Doherty each scored once. Pictures at left show Somerville starting an end run as our linemen attempt to break through and stop the play. Joe McGinley throws a short pass over the center of the Somerville line which was caught by Bill Roche and good for twelve yards. With the M. C. front displaying its powerful charge, Joe McGinley flips the ball back to Gerry O’Leary. In the picture at the top of this page Ted Deegan races for a touchdown against Mission. AND THEN KEITH . . The greatest game of the year was against the up and coming Keith Academy which under the tutelage of Spence Sullivan came out of no¬ where in two years to threaten the supremacy of Malden. Eleven coaches loaded with nine hundred fans made the journey Nov. 11 to Lowell. A parade from the station with Browne Junior High Band in the van stirred the hearts of all M. C. rooters. The slight drizzle and partial wet grounds was all in Keith’s favor as our boys, lighter and speedier, depended all season on speed, while Keith relied on sheer power of its backs An- tonelli and Sullivan, two of the greatest our team ever met. At right we see the tossup before the game which Keith won. John McQuaid (No. 48) and Tan” Doherty (No. 20) are beside their coach, quiet, modest John Prior. Hidden is Capt. Jimmy Sullivan of Keith and you can just see Mr. Spencer Sullivan, Keith mentor. Above we see Joe Wilkins lead the boys out for the second half. At right is star Dan Bennett, one half of the heroes of the Keith game. It was Dan who threw that pass that Joe McGinley caught for the first t.d. Dan starred for three years as a regular on the Blue Jacket eleven and was one of the best backs ever developed here at M. C. Dan’s play was just one of the pleasant things that can be said about him. His fierce sense of loyalty for all things M. C. was reflected in everything he did for his alma mater. He will be sorely missed next season. THE TOSS UP Top—part of the huge crowd that saw M. C. defeat Keith 14 - 6 . This picture was taken right after Keith’s first touchdown as the crowd settles down to see the Blue Jackets score twice in the last ten minutes to overhaul and defeat a great Keith team. Bottom—Dan Bennett gets away a punt with the aid of that great line. Nary a Keith boy is in for the block. M. C. 14 M. C. 44 ST. CLEMENTS 0 The Blue Jackets ran roughshod over St. Clements on Thanksgiving Day as such boys as Tan” Doherty, John McQuaid, Mucker” Mc¬ Cormick, Gerry Doherty, Dan Bennett, Joe McGinley, Bill Roche, Gerry O’Leary, Jim Looney and Joe Palotta played their last game for the Blue and Gold. They made sure of the win as they scored at will and as the rays of the sun bathed the stadium in gold these vets saw the team of next year and the year after take over and score. Above some of the line play which helped our backs all year. Tom Malloy charges into the St. Clements linemen to make the way for the backs. Below—Before the St. Clements backs could get started the line was in on them. Here Tan” Doherty, Tom Malloy, Bill Roche, Gerry Doherty are on top of that lad. Thus was written the finis of a successful season. Nine wins in the state, no losses and the two losses to the State Champs Class A and B of Rhode Island. Nice going, Blue Jackets of ’45, we’ll long remember you! Above there is plenty of line action as the Blue Jackets try for a successful point after touchdown. To the extreme right Gerry Doherty has his man in the air while the center of the line has held out the Somer¬ ville lads long enough for the extra point that was one of many that day. JUNIOR VARSITY GRIDDERS Above the Jay-Vees, nearly all freshmen, pose for the camera man. The Junior Varsity this year showed exceptional courage and variety of plays. They defeated St. John’s Prep High, Beebe Junior High, Johnson Technical School. They lost to a super Juniorate team 13-0, tied the Prep in a later game and defeated Mission’s Mighty Mites 8-6. Boys to watch in future years will be Hurley, Chris Donovan, Jack Lowry, John O’Donnell, Jerry Carradine, Ted Guthrie, Gene O’Brien, Wacker Cunningham and Lee Carey. Other boys who helped Coach Fannon to a successful season were Tom Murphy, LIugh Hachey, Dick Kenney, Tom Lynch and Chet Perotti. In the picture, top of opposite page, we see Chris Donovan rounding Beebe’s end for the first touchdown. And in front of him is Jack Lowry ready to cut down the nearest would-be- tackler. Ball carrier is lost in this picture but the little Blue Jackets are all set to grab one of Beebe’s passes. Every Jay Vee team that has defeated Beebe has always turned out to be a great varsity group. VARSITY BASKETBALL MALOEH IMHOL1C HALD CATHOLIC fiALDEjj i’ CATHOL CATHOLIC The cagers enjoyed the most successful season in the history of the sport. Eleven wins out of nineteen contests with some of the losses com¬ ing in the final minutes transformed our basketball team from the cate¬ gory of a victim to that of a respected opponent. In two years the Blue Jackets have jumped from eighth place to fourth in the league. Brother Walstan, C.F.X. coach for the past two seasons will retire next year in favor of Mr. Walter Perry. With four of the first five back, the boys next year hope to be a threat in the league for the title. Something they would not have dreamed about two years ago. And the above squad will go down in history as the first to defeat our rival, Mission, in basketball. If for no other reason, they should be put on a par with other great athletic teams in our school. The first team bounces the ball merrily just two days before the final game of the season with Mission High. John F. O’Donnell, a junior, scored one hundred forty-seven points in the past year at forward, Frank Griffin, the other forward, one hundred sixty-three, Art Garrett broke all school records for an M. C. man scoring an even two hundred, while Bernie Sullivan and Capt. Jack Barden ran the team and con¬ tributed one hundred twenty-three points between them. Below, this year’s captain, Jack Barden, discusses plans for next year with Brother Walstan and captain-elect Art Garrett. Faithful John Lowry and Bill Daley, managers look over some of the equipment before entraining for the Central Catholic game. Both boys sacrificed time and energy from December to March to keep the basketball team happy with fresh towels, oranges and the necessities that go with basketball. Both boys saw basketball come into its own at M. C. For the opening game with Keith Academy at Lowell, seven busses, crammed with rooters, went to the Lowell Armory to see the locals win in an impressive fashion. Campbell of Keith was superb that night dunking in 27 points to lead his team to a 57-3 5 win over the smaller M. C. group. John O’Donnell was high man for the Blue Jumpers with ten points while Barden played a great floor game. The next league game found the renowned high scoring St. John’s Prep High team coming into the Armory. This game was a thriller from start to finish. At the half the Prep led 20-17 but Art Garrett found the basket in the third period five times to lead his mates to a 42-38 win over the Danversmen. Bernie Sullivan and Jack Barden played outstanding defensive roles stop¬ ping the high scoring forwards of the Prep. Griffin was good for eight points, O’Donnell for nine and Garrett for nineteen. The next game took the team and two special coaches of the B M to Lawrence to meet the classy Central five. The first half was close but the height of Twomey of the Lawrence outfit was too much for the lads. For the first time in eleven years the Blue Jackets defeated Immaculate of Revere in basketball. The score reflects the ability of the two teams. Garrett hooped fifteen points while Barden and O’Donnell grabbed twelve apiece. Reserves took a leading part in this contest with Tan” Doherty hooping eleven. The final score M. C. 51, I. C. 22. In the Everett Voke game the first team played just one half. Garrett still managed to garner fifteen points, Tan” Doherty eleven, O’Donnell eight, Barden four. Reserves scored the remainder of the 52 points as the Blue Jackets drove on to a 52 to 26 win. The first game with St. Mary’s of Lynn, the league champs, clinched the argument that Malden was improving. At half time the varsity led 15-11. They held the renowned Lynn basketless in the first period. But the lack of poise that exhibited itself last year cropped up in the second half as All Catholic McPherson sparked his team to a 36-2 5 win. It did convince the M. C. rooters that the team was on the upgrade. Prank Griffin had himself a field day in the next game against St. John’s of Cambridge. Prankie scored nine baskets in the first period and five in the second period to be high scorer with twenty-eight points. Frank played very little of the second half as the reserves gained experience to the tune of 67-2 5 for the largest score in the history of the school. Upset number two of the season came when Keith visited the Malden Armory. The issue was never in doubt as the Blue Jackets raced to a 21-8 lead at the half time. The final score was 34-21 in favor of our lads with Garrett in the van with twelve points. The appearance of six foot three soph, John Mc¬ Cullough augered well for the future as John entered the game in the third period and made his presence felt off the boards. The reverse that hurt the most happened in Revere when Immaculate topped our boys Art Garrett in the roughest, and poorest game of the season 23-30. Tied up (and we mean tied) by the Revere lads our boys never could get going although they led until the middle of the third canto. The next game saw the first overtime of the season with Central Catholic of Lawrence coming out on top in the extra period 24-22, Without Garrett and McCullough the M. C. lads led to the final thirteen seconds when two foul shots were sunk to tie the score and put it into the overtime. Other games of the season was the triumph of Malden over Everett Voke, a second time, over St. John’s of Cambridge and St. Clements, over Mission of Roxbury with losses to St. Mary’s of Lynn and St. John Prep High. John O’Donnell Bernie Sullivan JUNIOR VARSITY HH The Junior Varsity showed great promise in their sixteen wins and five losses. The boys were all frosh and sophs with juniors not eligible under the newly organized system here at M. C. If a boy can’t make the varsity squad in his junior year in the future he must play on other than the junior varsity. Boys who showed great promise was Bobby Sullivan (Chelsea) at his guard spot. Bobby, a Soph, guided the boys throughout the season with his great play making and excellent set shots. He will be a threat next year on the varsity. Bobby Sullivan (Malden) showed great dribbling ability at his guard spot and with another year’s experience should be a great help in future wars. Larry Sullivan, for¬ ward, came a long way the past season in scoring ability. Larry, still sprouting, will be one of the many juniors (nine) on the varsity squad next winter. Jerry Carradino and Jerry Donovan, frosh, made a definite impression on Brother Anton, C.F.X., coach. Other boys who were standouts were Paul Flynn, the boy with the eagle eye, Jack Medige, Dave Norton, coming along fast. Billy Boston, plucky soph, was the most improved player of the year while Dick Grant, A1 Tarpinian and Mike Doohan had their moments of glory. Nineteen forty-six brought the retirement of Rev. Bro. Aquinas, C.F.X. as coach and the coming of Jack Kenty assisted by Jack Walsh to bring the title again to M. C. for the third successive year. With a few vets among whom was Joe McGinley, center, and Bill Roche, goalie, co-captains, plus Jack Donelan, Bill Sheehan and Gino Di Girolamo, the new coaches began to build. They found a few surprises among the Soph candidates. Bob Donahue turned out to be a regular wing on the first line, Bob Ford, a junior, came out of nowhere to lead the second line along with junior Bob Miller. k. The opening night the Blue Streaks looked sad. Lack of sufficient practice, green hands made the work of Bill Roche difficult. The score ended 1-1 with St. Clements and M. C. rooters already resigning themselves to a St. Sebastian’s year. The boys just didn’t seem to have the punch of former teams. Bob Donahue looked promising; Joe Mc- Ginley and Ed Sheehan teamed up with him well but all three lacked the smoothness of former Blue Streak teams. The second game was no better. Playing against the weakest team in the league, St. Mary’s of Lynn, the Blue Streaks had their hands full with the latest entry of the league. Bob Donahue let fly with a beautiful long shot that whizzed right by the goalie’s head for the first score. Later Ed Sheehan likewise soloed for a score. Bill Roche gained his first shutout of the season with some brilliant stops in the nets. Jack Donelan starred on defense aided by- Harold Daw subbing for Gino Di Girolamo, who was ill. The next game the boys went into with the determination that St. Sebastian’s would not loll up a humiliating score as they had the previous year on weak oppo- nents. Either St. Sebastian’s was too cocky or our boys were inspired. In the first period the Blue Streaks knocked out the boys from Newton with four goals. Bud Smith, Soph second liner knocked in one un¬ assisted as he skated by the St. Sebastian’s goalie, feinted him out of position and scored. Joe McGinley, fast skating center, let the next one go at Paul McGrath for another unassisted. This one came fifty seconds after Smith’s. And with the clock showing only two minutes fifteen seconds of the first period over. Joe made the next one on a passout from Bud Smith and the boys were ahead three nothing with five minutes to go in the first period. The boys then peppered the St. Sebastian’s goal and at the eight minute mark Ed Sheehan took a pass from Joe McGinley for the fourth goal of that torrid first session. The second period was a letdown for both teams with occasional threats by the great center of Newton, Mul” Mulhern. In the third period Bob Donahue scored one of the finest goals of the season when just inside the line he lifted the puck and set it sailing by the goalie. With two minutes to go St. Sebas¬ tian’s scored the lone goal of the evening. Bill Roche had a grand night in the next contest shutting out the fast skating St. Mary’s of Waltham 1-0. Bill Bourque, one of the finest players in the league was stopped by the defensemen and by Roche time and time again. The skating was fast and the Blue Streaks looked the part of a championship team. Bob Ford of the second line scored the only goal in the second canto on a pass from Bud Smith. With the championship of the first half at stake our boys shut out St. Patrick’s of Stoneham 5-0 in another well played game. Bob Donahue cut by the St. Patricks defenseman took a pass from Joe McGinley on the other side of the ice and slammed the puck into the net. Joe then scored with an assist going this time to Bob Donahue. Joe’s skating at this game was a treat to watch. His inspiring leadership pepped up the rest of the club as the other member of the first line, Ed Sheehan, scored in a wild melee in front of the goal. Gino Di Girolamo was given an assist. Bob Ford in the final period came out from behind the cage to take a pass from Bud Smith for a score. Bill Shannon of the third line came in for his glory as he put a wicked twenty-five foot shot into the corner for the last score. - BASEBALL The prospects for the 1946 team on paper were bright but in high school baseball anything can happen and usually does. With a fast, ex¬ perienced infield of Garrett at first, Doherty at the keystone bag, Jackie O’Donnell at short and Bob Wheeler at third the pitchers should have good support afield and at bat. In the outfield are Donelan, Capt. Dan Bennett, Chick Gagnon, Bob Donahue, Walter Gilligan, Jim Coyne and John Bennett. Pitchers with experience are Bernie Sullivan, Bob Mulrenan, Bob Donahue, Jack Donelan, Walter Gilligan, Bob Cunningham and Phil Van Thullenar. Gilligan and Mulrenan are seniors while Sullivan, Donahue, Donelan and Cunningham are Sophs. Van Thullenar is a frosh. Reserves that are pressing the regulars for their jobs are Barden, Di Giro¬ lamo, Prior, Dillon are all reserve infielders. Behind the plate are Bill Roche, Bill Sullivan and Bob Ford. Jim Welch has also shown up well as a catcher. By the time the yearbook comes out the tale will be told. With games numbering twenty-one the boys will have quite a bit of ex¬ perience in the national pastime. TRACK The 1946 track team led by speedster Jerry O’Leary up to the time that the Hi-Way went to press hadn’t run in any of the Spring meets. Coming up for the boys are the St. John’s Prep Catholic School Meet and the Relay Carnival. The Blue Streaks won the Catholic title in the Relay Carnival last year and hope to do the same this year. Brother Anton, C.F.X., coach, has a small squad to work with but feels that progress is being made. In the above picture at right is Jack Gaffey, next year’s track captain and at left Jerry O’Leary, this year’s leader. Gaffey special¬ izes in the 400 yard while Jerry O’Leary is the sprint champ of the school. Other promising boys are Matt Conway, John E. O’Donnell, Don Jame¬ son and Jack Keenan. All seniors, they are the pioneer trackmen of the school and when champions are made in future years much of the credit will go to these boys. Top picture shows Bill Kierstead, Bill O’Brien, Don Port and Dave Norton all ready to limber up for an hour of running on a cool April day. Below Matt Conway, John E. O’Donnell, Jim Harvey, Jack Moran and Joe Heaney take a turn for the camera man. All distance runners Conway and O’Donnell specialized in the mile run, Harvey in the three mile run and Heaney.in the 880. Moran at the time the yearbook was due had run some fast two mile races. Running with the Malden river in the background are Jack Gaffey, Don Jamieson, Jerry O’Leary and Milt Tibbetts. Jamieson, a miler, is a three year veteran. Milt Tibbetts, with great family tradition behind him, should be an outstanding runner in his next two years. In the picture below, Don Port is mobbed by some of the crowd as he romps home in the Spring Meet ahead of fifteen starters in the two mile run. Port, created a new record, for this event. SPIRIT OF PRAYER The spirit of prayer is illustrated by the daily lives we lead in school. Every period begins and ends with prayer. The high point of our spirit¬ ual life the past year was the annual five day retreat conducted by Rev. Philip Kelley, C.S.C. The exercises started at eight thirty in the morn¬ ing and ended at one thirty in the afternoon. Father Kelley proved him¬ self not only an able preacher but a kind, understanding friend to all the boys. In the picture at the left the entire student body of four hundred and seventy boys observe the opening of the retreat by attending Holy Mass and receiving Holy Communion. Spiritual reading books filled in the time between exercises plus the hour devoted to dinner and break¬ fast. In the above picture the boys are rushing to church for the first exercise of the retreat day, a talk by Father Kelley. This retreat was like¬ wise a preparation for the coming of the Risen Saviour on Easter Sunday. Three talks were given each day; one after Holy Mass in the morn¬ ing, one after the stations of the Cross and the final one at one o’clock in the afternoon just after Rosary and before Benediction. THE WORD .. The talks of Father Kelley were both inspiring and instructive. His theme the first three days of the retreat was his oft quoted phrase, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” This struck a sympathetic chord in the hearts of the boys. His conferences on the duties of the Christian to God, his neighbor and his country was well delivered and well re¬ ceived. Father Kelley brought forth the idea that this was the most im¬ portant part of our life and as we are today so shall we be in the years to come. The friendly manner of the priest plus the concise ideas he set forth made his talks most interesting. THE DEED .... Rev. Brother Anton, C.F.X., senior teacher says stations of the Cross while the student body unites its intentions with his. For many boys the real meaning of the stations was brought more vividly to their minds as the Brother recited the meaning of each station slowly and clearly. The union with Our Lord’s Sacred Passion was brought to the student’s mind more vividly by this exercise and tied in very well with the sermons of the retreat master, Father Kelley. For the seniors it was one of the last acts as students of what in a short month and a half would be their cherished alma mater. The thrilling spectacle of the entire school saying the Stations will remain as one of the outstanding memories of our happy high school days. The recitation of the Holy Rosary was a daily feature of the annual retreat. The mysteries presented before the eyes of the students helped them keep their minds from frivolous thoughts. The singing of hymns after this exercise filled out this part of the day. During the year, especial¬ ly during the months of October and May, the faculty encourages the boys to the daily recitation of the Rosary and Father Kelley in his talks emphasized the necessity for the family rosary—a custom that naturally puts the happiness and welfare, both spiritual and temporal, under the protection of Our Blessed Mother. The end of the retreat day came with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. At the conclusion of the retreat Father Kelley bestowed the Papal blessing, the boys renewed their baptismal vows and listened to a short talk by Father Fletcher, our pastor and a final exhortation from Father Kelley, our retreat master. Thus was added to our spiritual life, a retreat. Plus the daily example of Xaverian Brothers, our teachers, plus their daily lessons in our religion classes we had the advantage of the annual retreat to put us on the right road for the battle of life. HI - WAY War conditions were present this year despite the fact that the war was over. Thus, many features that the staff, under the capable leader¬ ship of Richard Holden, would have liked to include in this year’s book had to be omitted. However, the staff felt confident that the 1946 edition of the Hi-Way would be superior to the first edition edited in 1945. For the second year of its existence, the Hi-Way may be proud of its work and the seniors of the future with restrictions lifted will have a job on their hands to equal this year’s book. The staff included Richard Holden, editor; Bill Roche and John McQuaid, financial men, and reporters; Bob Bouthillier, Richard Lane, Jerry O’Leary, Samuel Corrado and Andrew Fichera. Invaluable help was provided by juniors Tom Malloy and Fred O’Neil on many of the write-ups. The moderator was Reverend Brother Walstan, C.F.X. The Physics Club met three mornings of the week under the direc¬ tion of Rev. Brother Anton, C.F.X. in the Physics Lab. Plus the usual experiments that every high school boy must perform the boys had a discussion period of their own in which they reported on what they had read during the past week. The club did much in the school to create interest in this science with posters and model experiments. Very active SB ' ,, ‘ in this .latter regard was Gerry Doherty and Andy Fichera. Win Curry contributed some startling information on new discoveries in this field but most of the time found that he had violated some known law of physics. With his own lab to work in Sam Corrado put in more time on this than the average senior. The club at least reached its main objective —preparation for college physics by additional work in high school and aroused the interest of the school in this subject. PHYSICS CLUB HI-LITE . . . . lades Snatch Appreciation FrGm Brother Cherries C� F X� y m . 1 ■ . . ' t ii v HI-LITE {word: ' ■ Pt A _ _ _ __ t 8 - iS S . •5 -S 1 5 % 9 tj ft 5 ' ' A • 4 c ?❖ to be ✓ s V Sr � - ?I V N?f Graduating from Billy Carbin Enters Xa v r 1 � £ V Novitiate T is Mo ' Qy to t _ ... . Co-Ca MerV) tzzf. jfa h 1 ! 11 9 5 L VV PGRAPHIK f i - ' £ — TJ - ••1 O p § f Dramatic Coe ® ' u ff 3 3 9 ¥ - S ' jgfBJ . .V ° Q 5 . o rr ’ 4 r 6 ? (• 0 3 r V jr w- -? 2 a? Freeman A ppleyard $ jCf x - M - a- S “ c- u £ 2r g Ur b | X £N CATHOLIC BASKETBALL SC 1945-1946 Season Ml R v Bill Fitzgerald k r School to Aid ? ytr 3 3 A r g. M s BOB NULRENNAN WINS HOLLYWOOD CONTRACT! g E- - • . - y vk S’ - c 5- 3 u . � - (B N? a. ’ - a sfV. V n ° 3 ? O a 8 ° C � T ipqiooj VC I r tY ■? toT? «� cT ' tf 5 £� O’ ill a . 1 H’SP ' iji.i £ I Ao� , vuiou? pienn _ • ‘ — ■ ™ Dr. Robert Shea Discovers Cure ouiejoitgiQ ouiq jptf Por Which Xhere ls NoDisease .2 ' H «?s The school paper, Hi-Lite” completed its third year this year and its best. Its features on school activities were complete and accurate. The pictures were plentiful and good. The staff helped Brother Michael, the moderator, quite a bit by setting up most of the paper themselves. Thus, the school paper reflected the views and work of the student body with Brother Michael, in the background, as the capable adviser. The April issue was the most novel of the year with its April fool motif while the students voted the Christmas issue the most interesting. Co-editors Ed Jamieson and Dan McFeeley spent hours on the organ and it was their patient work that made the paper such a success. All boys contributed their bit to create 3 , real school spirit through the school monthly publi¬ cation. Seated left to right in the above picture are: Joe Furio, Dan McFeeley, Ed Jamieson, Paul Shannon, Joe McGonagle, Matthew Conway. And standing are: Jerry O’Leary, Bill Kierstead, Dave Norton, Bill Fitzpatrick, Joe Appleyard, Bob O’Shea, Phil Spencer, Jack Leary, Bill McNally, Bernie Driscoll, Bob Ward, Jack Foster, Fran Rielly. The Fli-Lite” is here to stay. DEBATING . . . . As the year book goes to press the Debaters are tied for second place in the league and have a good chance to get into the final playoffs. This year’s team led by Joe McNaught and Joe McGinley, veteran debaters, have lost some close ones. One to champion Mission High of Roxbury was by two points. Brilliant prospects to come to light this year were Phil Van Thullenar and Paul Duffy, both out for the first time. Under the patient and capable guidance of Rev. Brother Aubertus, C.F.X., the boys hope to bring a championship to the school of champions. Victories over Our Lady’s of Newton, Cathedral, Immaculate of Revere were offset by two defeats. One by the team of St. Mary’s of Lynn and the other by Mission. The affirmative was upheld by Paul Duffy, Ron O’Hanley and Joe McGinley while the negative boys were Bernard Driscoll, Phil Van Thullenar and Joe McNaught. Other boys in the society were: Chester Perotti, Paul Killion, John Prior, Roy Kenison, James Welch, Robert Barry and Robert Cronin. The debating team in action. Here we see Ronald O’Hanley debating a point in the debate that the boys lost to St. Mary ' s of Lynn. Also on this page is the negative side busy at work on re¬ buttal material while the opposition argues away. The main objective of the debators was realized inasmuch as the boys showed that facility of speech which comes only with careful coach¬ ing and practice. Mr. Lynch and friend enjoy the pause that refreshes at one of the weekly dances. These dances attracted the boys and girls of the high schools this winter and were loc� ked forward to by all. Maryhall was the place and either the Hi-Liters or the recording machine furnished the music. Arthur Thomas pauses enough in his dance to give the cameraman a break. While right near him it seems that Millie O’Brien and friend are having a good time. While the number of jitterbugs was rare yet the boys and girls liked an occasional fast number. Refreshments were taken care of by George Norton and John McCabe. Around the coke stand is Gino Di Girolamo, Ed Convery, George Norton, Joe McNaught, Phil Harkins, Jim Walsh and Tom Holland. All proceeds from the dances went to the year book and helped lighten the financial burden. THE HI-LITERS Wherever the school orchestra played they made a hit. For high school boys they were very good and that is a realized fact if one heard them play. Any dance that they furnished music for was a big success. Much of the success was the great interest the boys took in their work. With Hugh Hachey and Al McCarthy at the tenor saxes the band had two players of exceptional ability. At the alto saxes were Andrew Guthrie and Bob Mullett, two fine players. Harold Daw was a standout at first trumpet. At second trumpet for the third straight year was able Brendan Dawley. It was his harmony that made the trumpet section such a standout. Little Bob Winslow kept the reputation of the trumpet section high with his great playing. Al Sullivan filled out his first year at the drums in grand style, while at the half year Chet Perotti succeeded faithful Jim Welch at the piano. At the bass was Phil Labonte, a new addition to the band. Bro. Walstan completed his third year with the band as did Daw and Dawley. RECESS One of the real social events happens every day when the boys get out for recess Then comes the ice cream that every boy dreamed of in the fourth period, the one before recess, or that hope that the sandwiches today would be some choice tidbit. Mr. Moreno, furnished much of the food for the boys as he took care of hungry boys with his big submarine sandwiches. Then after the tidbit came the usual round of gab and from that came many of the fantastic rumors that filled the school for the final periods. SENIOR PROM The Senior Prom was held at the Longwood Towers, May the first with Ken Reeves furnishing the music for the second consecutive year. The Seniors had an enjoyable time as the pictures here will attest. The chairman and the senior class advisor, Brother Anton, can be seen in these pictures. Much credit must go to seniors Joe McGinley, Andrew Fichera, John McQuaid, Bill Roche, Dick Holden, Win Curry, Bob McAlpine and Jack Hafferty for their splendid work in this crowning social event of the season. RAMSHACKLE INN” Ramshackle Inn” was presented to capacity crowds in Columbus Hall on the evenings of April 23, 24, 2 5, 26. Dick Holden, as Patton, captured the hearts of the audience even though he was the villain of the play. With the co-operation of the girls from Girls’ Catholic High, the play was a smash success. The superb acting of the girls helped to put the play across. Scenes from the annual play are presented on this page. All those who saw the play will remember the thrilling moments depicted in these scenes. Patton (Holden) the killer is captured but not by the cleverness of the detectives but of a supposed naive girl. The play this year played to big crowds and was credited by many to be the best play of the last six years. It was another highlight on the social program. Richard John Anzalone Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 1; Physics Club 4. Dick” Dick spent his first year here after graduating from Immaculate Conception Grammar School. He was busy about many things, among which was the ad committee. His jovial, silent disposition was our guiding light through the four years. John Joseph Barden. Jack” Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Capt.); Sodality 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 3. Jackie came to M. C. in ’43 with a high scholastic as well as athletic record. As a sophomore he astounded the basketball fans with his wonderful shots and even more so as a Junior. He really proved himself in his final season at M. C. when he was the captain of the best basketball team M. C. had ever turned out. His only hobby is sports. His one and only ambition is to attend Holy Cross College. M. C. will lose a great friend and student. Daniel John Bennett Dangerous Dan” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 (Capt.); Chemistry Club 3; Year Book 3, 4. Dan came to us in ’42 from St. Clement’s Grammar School. In his second year, with but junior varsity experience behind him, he made the first team and was sensational. In his third and fourth years he was rated by many the best back in the state. In baseball he has been a mainstay for three years. His popularity rests, however, not on his football exploits but on his great school spirit and his loyalty to the boys and Brothers. Arthur Albert Bouthillier Boots” Hi-Lite Staff 2, 3; Year Book 4; Ad Committee 2; Physics Club 4. Boots graduated from Our Lady of Pity Grammar School in North Cambridge. He is fond of writing, as can be seen from his activi¬ ties on the Year Book and the Hi-Lite. He is a great collector of souvenirs. He hopes to go to college to study business administra¬ tion and later to be a business manager. Wherever he goes his pep will carry him through. Richard Austin Burke 4A Dick” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Mission Committee 2; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 3; Science Club 2. Dick came in ’43 all reared by the Brothers in St. Joseph’s over from Somerville. He has always been full of humor and never a cross word has passed his lips. He hit the books with a wallop for three years steady. As well as being a humorist he is a master at the keys. He also enjoys reading, sports, magazines and playing baseball. He plans to leave M. C. and go over to B. C. Joseph Patrick Clancy Parky” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 3; Secretary 1. Joe is an old crony in M. C. He came from Melrose in ’42 as a Freshman. He is the undecided type of boy. It is impossible to fathom him out. He dislikes all girls, school homework, and the Army. His ambition is to go to college and then get married. Joseph Francis Clark Joe” Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 4. Joe came to us in ’4 5 as a senior. He was one of the lucky few who squeezed in. Joe is a quiet boy. So much so that no one knows he is even in the class. He likes football, basketball, track, and dramatics. His ambition is to take a P. G. course at M. C.; then to join the Naval Air Corps. Robert Leo Connoly Bob” Sodality 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Bob is another one of those Somerville lads who came from the Brothers over from St. Joseph’s in ’43. Bob was always an honor roll student in High School and plans to continue his good work in an undecided college next year. His only hobbies are sports and movies, perhaps Latin, too. Edward Francis Convery Little Bird” Sodality 2, 3, 4. Eddie, the quiet little boy of the B class all the way through, came to M. C. in 1943 from Roberts Junior High in Medford. He hopes some day to be a student at Boston College. Certainly, the study that he put in at his books here will help him in later life. Ed was always on the books and took life seriously. Matthew Joseph Conway ' Matty” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Chemistry 3; Hi-Lite 2, 4; Physics Club 4. Matty came to M. C. in ’43 as a Sophomore. He has always been very active in extracurricular activities, as well as being a Grade A student. He was one of the stars of our track team, and always was a dependable member of the Hi-Lite Staff. He plans to enter Tufts College next September if he isn’t drafted. John Paul Corbett Jack” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 3. John came from the Boys’ Grammar, that isn’t there, in ’ 42 as a Freshman. He has always been a very quiet boy but an excellent student. He has shown off his school spirit and proved himself a faithful school backer in the last four years. His ambition is to become an electrical engineer and he dislikes girls very much. Samuel Joseph Corrado Sammy” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4. Sammy came to M. C. in ’42 from the Immaculate Conception School, Malden. He has always kept on top in studies from the very first day to the last day. A real plugger, Sam was most co-operative in all school affairs. His ambition is to be a doctor. William Patrick Costello Bee” Chemistry Club 3. Bee” came here from Melrose in 1942 but quickly won the admira¬ tion of all by his aptitude to make friends. When his brother was in class with him Bill was gay, witty and talkative. Since his brother entered the service Bill has been quiet. His hobby is chem¬ istry; his ambition to major in it in college. His steadying influence will be missed. James Joseph Coyne Jimmy” Football 3; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 3. Jimmy,” one of the boys from St. Joseph’s in Somerville, came from the Brothers’ school there to the Brothers’ school here. He has always been a willing boy and we hope that he has better luck from here in than he had in football when he fractured his arm on the last day of the season. Thomas Gerald Cullinan. Lefty” Sodality 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4. Any time you see the famous Sacred Heart Drum and Bugle Corps look for a smart looking boy leading the way. That’ll be Tommy. Besides this activity he takes time to sort the mail at the post office, do some summer sailing and a heap of studying. Paul Anthony Curran Paul” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 2. Paul came to us from St. Mary’s of Melrose in ’42 and quickly im¬ pressed all by his diligent and steady work. He likes dances, a banana royal and good books and dislikes a gabby girl. m ' Winston William Curry. Stoney” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dance Chairman 3, 4; Football 2; Dramatics 3, 4. Stoney,” as he is called by the boys, has been the pep and life of the A class for the past four years. A devotee of dancing, he has kept them going with great success. His spirit of co-operation in studies and in extracurricular activities has been tops. To this energetic lad, good luck! Daniel Francis Davis Football 3, 4; Track 4. Dan is one of the most colorful boys of the graduating class. His easy-going ways and his endless quips have kept the boys in the aisles since his arrival here three years ago. Hailing from Somerville, he coached a group of all-stars in basketball last winter. Patrick Joseph Deegan _. Teddy” Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Physics Club 4; Class Officer 4. Teddy, one of the best boys in the Senior Class, if not the best, is a whiz at the books and a whiz on the football field or basketball floor. He impressed the faculty and student body by his sincere work in everything he undertook. He intends to attend Tufts College next Fall, where he will study dentistry. Edward Joseph Devine ' Ed’ Sodality 2, 3, 4. The beast,” as he is called by the boys, hails from Immaculate Con¬ ception, Malden. He has helped the sodality for the past three years and was especially the aide of Brother Evan when the latter was founding the organization two years ago. ft B. Mh : v . Francis James Doherty r Tan’ Football 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt.); Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2; Physics Club 4. Tan” is a three-letter man, the ultimate in sports. In class he has kept pace with the best. He has given his best, which was very good, in football, basketball and baseball. A regular in all these sports for three years, his ambition is to be an F.B.I. agent, and if intelligence and brains are necessary, he’ll make the grade. Gerard Francis Doherty Gerry” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 4; Physics Club 4 (President); Chemistry Club 3. Gerry is a super student, a great lineman and a grand boy. He was full of pep and always had the right answer whether in the classroom or on the athletic field. His blocking in football was terrific.” He plans to enter Harvard University. Michael Joseph Driscoll Our Mike 1 Football 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4. Mike was most co-operative with the school in all its activities, an earnest student and a reliable friend. His football and his aid in running the weekly dances stand out on his record of unselfishness. May there be a junior to fill his shoes! He likes billiards, school and Georgia Tech. John Joseph Duffy . Duff” Sodality 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Science Club 2. John came from the grammar school, Immaculate Conception, in ’42 and started his honor roll activities, from which he never de¬ parted. He was a great booster for all the activities of the school and could always be seen at the weekly dances and athletic contests. He will continue his schooling next year in some undecided college. Duff” Joseph Earl Duffy Baseball 3; Basketball 3, 4; Sodality 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Duff,” as he is affectionately known by the boys, has ambitions galore. He hopes some day to attend college, but if the draft comes near then he hopes to enter the Navy. From St. Theresa’s parish in Somerville, Joe brought with him a loyal heart and a great love for basketball. His two years on the varsity were two years of faithful service. He loves fishing, chemistry and basketball. Andrew Joseph Fichera Sodality 2, 3, 4; Year Book Staff 3, 4; Hi-Lite 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Dance Committee 3, 4. Andy came from Somerville in ’43 as a Sophomore. He was one of the original members of the orchestra, has taken part in all extra¬ curricular activities, including the Year Book, in which he played a vital part. He was the heart and soul” of the weekly dances, devoting all his energies to making them a success. His helping hand will be missed next year. He plans to enter Howard Medical School next Fall; we arc sure he’ll be an honor student there, too. Phil” Ralph Francis Filipone Baseball 2; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Chemistry Club 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Ralph was one of the first boys to come from St. Rose of Chelsea back in ’43. He has worked hard here at M. C. for three years and certainly is worthy of his Blue and Gold” diploma. He hopes to enter Boston College. John Richard Foster Track 3; Hi-Lite Staff 3, 4; Sodality 3, 4; Ad Committee 2, 3. Buddy” came to M. C. in 1943 from St. Joseph Junior High in Somerville. He excels in taking cars apart, any electrical machine and likewise has ambitions in the field of pharmacy. He hopes some day to attend the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and later to have his own drug store. m Walter Frederick Gilligan Gilly” Football 3; Baseball 3, 4; Hockey 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2. Walt, the life of any party, has been pepping up the boys with his constant chatter now for four years. Wherever humor will help the situation you may be sure that Gilly” is on the spot with his sage observations. A steady, dependable performer on the mound, Walt hopes for his best year this year. He hails from Immaculate Conception parish, Malden. Andrew Doherty Guthrie, Jr. Andy” Orchestra 4; Baseball 4; Track 4; Physics 4 Andy came from B. C. High in ’4 5 as a Senior. For the short time that we have known him he has become exceedingly popular, especially near a piano. Versatile, he plays alto sax in the orchestra, thus solving one of Brother Waltstan’s worries. He is an earnest student and plans to enter Georgetown next Fall. William Henry Hafferty Sodality 2, 3, 4; Physics 4. Hag” Haff, a native of Everett, has been an active member of the Scdality for the past three years, serving on committees and de¬ voting all his time to them. Thomas Joseph Hannon Debating 1; Sodality 2, 3, 4. T ommy’ Tom came to us from the parish grammar school in 1942. As a Freshman he joined the debating team and the pressure of work took him away from all extracurricular activities thereafter. He has ambitions to attend Boston College after graduation and prefers the Navy in case Uncle Sam beckons. Red John Patrick Harkins. Football Cheerleader 2; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Jack from Roxbury has a great ambition in life—to be a professional hockey player. His hobbies number many: collecting records, riding the El and following the baseball teams in the summer. Although a redhead, he has never been seen to lose his temper. Philip Christopher Harkins Phil” Dance Chairman 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Phil came to M. C. from St. Ann’s in Somerville. From his first year in M. C. and to his last he has had a high scholastic standing and has earned his diploma after many weary hours of study. His gay and debonair ways will be missed from the corridors of the school next year. He loves movies and hot dogs. Albert John Harriss Al ” Sodality 2, 3; Ad Committee 2, 3. Faithful, popular Al, now in the service, may have a chance to graduate with his classmates if fate is kind. In all school activities Al was right at the beck and call of those who needed his help. We imagine he gives to Uncle Sam’s Navy the same co-operation he gave to us—his best. Richard Martin Holden Dick” Football (Mgr.) 2, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, Prefect 4); Dra¬ matics 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 2, 3; Hi-Lite 2, 3, 4; Year Book 3, 4 (Editor); Class Officer 1, 2; Ad Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Chem¬ istry Club 3. Dick has been the most active of all the Seniors. His record above speaks for itself. His marks were always tops as was his fine spirit of co-operation. He plans to enter Harvard University. i Edward James Hurley.. Scratchy” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 2, 3; Chemistry Club 3. Scratchy” came to us from St. Theresa’s in Somerville in 1942. He collects records of Bing Crosby and is an authority on that great man. He spends hours playing the piano and in collecting odd stones. Any time you want to see him go to an M. C. event. Donald Gilbert Jamieson Speed” Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4. Donald came from St. James of Medford in ’43 as a Sophomore with a wonderful spirit. He dislikes homework, yet for four years he was always there with the work. He is the living spirit of the track team, a willing boy in football and a great class wit. John William Keenan Jack” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4. The art of running has always intrigued Jack, who has spent many an hour running around and around the cinder path at the stadium. His interests are many and varied; his personality pleasant and cheerful. He hopes to enter college next September if he can find one that is not crowded. John Thomas Kerrigan Football (Manager) 3, 4; Basketball J. V. 1, 2; Hockey (Manager) 2; Sodality 3, 4. Jack’s contribution to the school has been a large one. His many faithful hours of service down at the clubhouse in the football season will not be forgotten. Quiet, likeable, the boys on the football squad had a special affection for this smiling Irishman. Active in the Sodality, he was ever an aid and advisor to Brother Evan, founder of that society. Richard Frederick Lane Dick Baseball 4; Sodality 4. Dick was outstanding in his years here as a student and to the end that’s just what he was. He came to us in 1942 from Center Junior High in Arlington. His ambition is to be a doctor and in this field he hopes to do much good. His college is Boston and his hobbies swing music and dancing. Walter Edward Lang, Jr. Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Physics Club 4. Wally has been on the honor roll since he came to M. C. from St. Mary’s of Charlestown. He is very modest, quiet, but when the chips are down Walter is there. In the St. Mary’s of Waltham grid game with Dan Bennett hurt on the first play, Wally came through with a sensational run to put the Blue Jackets ahead. Wherever he goes he will be well liked as he always has been here. John Stephen Langone, Jr. Langy” Baseball 2; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Jack, the plugger of the graduating class, well liked by all, was a baseball pitcher in his second year. He has taken part in all M. C. activities. Louis John Limone. Low” Football 4; Baseball 4; Chemistry Club 3. Lou came to us in ’45 from Winthrop and won the friendship of faculty and students with his winning ways. He played football and baseball in his only full year here and impressed all by his ability. In classroom, Lou was always on the ball. Jim” James Edward Looney Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Big Jim came to us from Somerville in ' 42 and immediately took interest in all that was M. C. In his second year he was one of our best linemen and remained so for the next two years. His two hundred pounds of muscle was something to get out of the way. He hopes to matriculate at Boston College next Fall if all goes well. James Edward Mahoney, Jr. Jimmy” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4. Jimmy, with his ever cheerful laugh and his forceful personality, will be missed next year when the roll call comes. His hobbies are dancing, stamps, chem sets and taking care of thirsty cars at a downtown filling station. Richard Arthur Martinez Dick” Debating 1; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 3; Dramatics 2, 4. Dick’s hobbies are collecting coins and stamps. He was a smash hit in his first year as a debater, and in his second year he was one of the stars in the play. His quiet, dignified manner gave his class that tone which it needed. Never one to assert himself, his opinion, when given, was heeded by all. Joseph Butler Mason Baseball 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Physics Club 4. Heaps of praise must be given Joe for his loyalty to school functions. His hobbies are collecting jive records and old cars. Joe came to M. C. from St. Joseph of Medford and from the day he entered until the day he left, he left his mark on the school for his energy and determination to make a name for himself in everything. Joe’s friends are legion. Robert Charles McAlpine Mac” Year Book 3, 4; Chemistry 3; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4. Bob, an outstanding student, came from St. James of Medford in ’43. He has been one of the best boys in school for school spirit. His likeable disposition has made him the favorite of his fellow class¬ mates. He plans to enter college next Fall. George Patrick McCormick Mucca” Football 2, 3, 4; Sodality 3, 4; Physics Club 4; Year Book 3, 4; Ad Committee 1, 2; Dramatics 3, 4. Mucca” is the real smiling Irishman. No one in four years ever saw this boy worry or frown. His football fame as pivotman on the team overshadows his contributions in the Dramatic Club and in the Sodality, but he worked hard at all three. He loves to listen to music and hopes to travel the country one of these days. William James McElroy Bill” Sodality 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2; Ad Committee 2; Hi-Lite Staff 2. Bill, the soul of kindness and generosity, was quite an actor in his second year when he took the part of a woman in the annual play and also took down the house. An honor student, Bill confine d his activities in the last two years to hitting that honor roll every period. A good college prospect. Daniel Joseph McFeeley Danny” Hi-Lite 2, 3, 4 (Editor); Year Book Staff 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Dan, the great man on the school paper, sacrificed many hours that the rest of us might enjoy the school paper. His many hours with the staff, typing, editing and setting up the journal should be re¬ warded here for all time. Such boys made M. C. a great place to study. Henry Joseph McGinley. Joe” Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt.); Debating 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Ad Committee 1; Year Book Start 3; Dramatics 1 , 2; Physics Club 4. Joe, beloved by Brothers and boys alike, made his four years in high school count all the way. A consistent student and active in many fields, we shall never forget Joe’s great work in the classroom and on the gridiron against Keith Academy. Arthur Francis McGonagle. Art” Chemistry Club 3, 4; Physics Club 3, 4; Ad Committee 2, 3, 4. Art came to us from our parish school in ’42 with a grand record that he maintained for the four years here. He loves sailboats and Latin and in the latter spends many hours of study as his high marks can attest. James Francis McMurrer, Jr. Mac” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3; Physics Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4. Mac” hopes to make the Army his life work and thus follow in the steps of his illustrious father. His hobbies are skiing, sailboats and football. For the past three years he has been a dependable lineman. In school he’s a whiz at Math. Joseph Elmer McNaught Joe” Baseball 2, 3, 4 (Manager); Basketball 2, 3 (Manager); Debating 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite Staff 3; Ad Committee 2, 3. Joe, one of the original basketball fans around here, if not the first, lived to see the day that he dreamed of, when we would beat Keith, Mission and St. John’s Prep. While he will not be in school next year, the Debating Society will know it more than anyone else. Joe’s scathing rebuttals will long be remembered. None better than Joe for school spirit. Big John ” John Andrew McQuaid Football 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt.); Hockey 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Year Book 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3. Laughing John McQuaid, two hundred pound tackle for the Blue Jackets, will be sorely missed around the campus next year. His geniality, his school spirit, his sincere love for his classmates, made him one of the most popular of his class. John came from our parish grammar school in ’42 and has been an all-star with us in every¬ thing for four years. George Francis Monahan, Jr. Mongie” Sodality 4. George came to us in 1943 and didn’t have much time to dive into the M. C. world. He is quite a golfer in his own right out Winthrop way. He has the unusual ambition of making loads and loads of dough”— a baker perhaps? Robert Joseph Mortelli. Bob” Sodality 2, 4. Bob” had to miss his third year because of ill health but tutors kept this boy apace with his class. No boy was ever more determined to be a scholar than Bob, as his marks show. Thomas Ernest Mountain Mickey” Baseball 3; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Mickey,” another one of the lads from Somerville, was a rabid basketball fan and a great chemist. He kept the boys guessing with his small ’34 sports roadster de luxe which brought him to school most of the time. He spends most of his spare time taking care of that car but soon hopes to be shining Marine buttons. m John Arthur Mozzetta Mo” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Play Program 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. John, the energetic boy in everything he does, gladdened the hearts of the boys many times with his unusual and witty remarks. John was the epitome of courtesy and helpfulness. Never forgotten, John’s example will be followed next year by his boys of the Malden committee. Robert Joseph Mulrenan Baseball 4; Chemistry 3. ff Mul The most bashful of the graduates, Bob blossomed out as a pitcher in his last year and very quietly mowed down opposing batters. An honor student, Bob will take the daily trip from Melrose, his home town, to Boston College next year. Look for his name in the box scores and on the honor roll. Vincent Joseph Murphy r Vin’ Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Vin came to us from St. Joseph, Medford, in ’43. He numbers among his likes chocolate sundaes and golf. He hopes some day to be a doctor. College is yet undecided. John Edward O’Donnell Jack” Basketball 1; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite Staff 2; Track 3, 4. John, along with Matt Conway, has been one of the mainstays of the track team. He hopes to enter Tufts next semester. His hobbies number working, dancing and collecting shells. Ron” Ronald Philip O’Hanley, Jr. Sodality 2, 3, 4; Play Program 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Dance Committee 3. Ron has blazed the way for other St. Joseph of Medford youths with his four-year honor roll marks and his genial personality. Never ruffled, always calm, we like to pick out Ron as the typical M. C. boy. Gerald Joseph O’Leary Gerry” Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Ad Committee 3, 4; Play Program 2. Gerry, the smiling Irishman, was in the middle of everything his three years here. Coming from St. Josephs of Somerville in ’43, Gerry quickly dove into every activity including football and track. In his third year he made the varsity in both and in his fourth starred for both. John Joseph O’Neil Jack” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Jack was plagued by illness in his fourth year, but showed his re¬ markable courage by a great comeback. His steadiness in class showed hours of preparation at home. He hopes to enter college next Fall. Gordon Joseph Pulsifer Oliver” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 2, 3. Dapper Gordon Pulsifer was most noted for his quiet Yes, Brother,” and his aid to Brother Aquinas in making sure that the country day school started on time. Gordon likes to tinker with auto engines and some day hopes to own his own machine shop. Walter Robert Riley Bob” Baseball 3; Basketball 3; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite Staff 3. Bobby has very quietly passed through the portals of M. C. in four years, taking the daily trip from Somerville every day. He keeps a very interesting scrap book for football, plays the piano quite well and wjll most likely- go through life as he did M. C., doing his job well and quietly. William Francis Roche Bummer” Football 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4 (Co-Capt.); Sodality 2, 3, 4; Year Book Staff 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Senior Class President. Bill will remain forever famous in the annals of the school, first for his great spirit, his great sense of loyalty and his great goal tending. Three years All Catholic” in hockey and the wonder of the league last year, we know that his spot in front of that cage will be hard to fill. Best of luck from M. C. to one of its most loyal sons! James Joseph Rooney Track 3; Chemistry Club 3; Ad Committee 1 , 2. Jim’s contribution to M. C. was his scholastic attainments. A real student throughout all four years, Jim was quite active in the Chem¬ istry Club and was preparing in school for his years at Notre Dame. Leo Daniel Ryan Lee” Sodality 2, 3, 4: Chemistry Club 3; Physics Club 4. Young Leo is unknown to most boys in the school save his loyal classmates, but all will attest that he made many a dull moment bright and cheerful by his jocose ways. Leo hopes to enter Boston College. He hails from Cheverus School in Malden. ■.-3 r -- mmm K S ... William James Sc.hille Bill )) Dramatic Club 2, 4; Orchestra 2. Bill’s ambition to be a pilot will soon be realized, we hope, when he leaves M. C. In his Soph year Bill was quite an important man in the then newly organized orchestra. Robert Patrick Shannon Bob” Football 3, 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 4; Sodality 3, 4; Ad Committee 3, 4; Physics Club 4. Bob,” from the home parish of Immaculate Conception, has been active in and out of school for the past four years. He lists among his close friends Ed Sheehan and Mucca” McCormick. His hobbies are few save for dancing and following sports. He hopes s ome day to own his own drug store. Matthew Joseph Sheedy Matt” Dance Committees 3, 4; Sodality 2, 4; Physics Ciub 4. Matt, who spends his spare time tinkering with model aircraft engines, came to us from Immaculate Conception School, Malden, four years ago. His ambitions are varied and many, but one of them is to be an airplane designer. Edmund Joseph Sheehan Mundo” Hockey 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry 3. Eddie, one of the most popular boys in the school, went sailing through the scholastic waters of M. C. with nary a storm. Outside of school he was a great center of the famous Junior Varsity football team of ’43, but lack of weight kept him from the varsity. In hockey he starred, playing on the first line this year with Joe Mc- Ginley, his life-long pal, and helped to bring the crown to M. C. ■ William Joseph Sheehan fr Bill’ Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Bill hails from the fair city of Somerville, from which come so many of the boys. His charming wit and quiet ways set him apart from the rest of the boys. He is called the most quiet of the graduates, but that’s a close race between him and Bob Mulrenan. His spirit of co-operation was excellent. At every M. C. function Bill was an interested spectator. Manuel Lawrence Silva Silvab” Ad Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4 (Manager); Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3. Manuel has been a busy man since the day he came here in September in ’42. Any September afternoon saw Manny taking care of the football equipment. His help on the play program was invaluable. Manuel’s quiet way prevented him from telling us his ambition but whatever it is, we’re sure that he’ll succeed. Thomas Cornelius Sullivan Tommy” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 2, 3; Dramatics 2, 3, 4. Tommy, coming from the spotless city of Melrose, hopes to enter Holy Cross when there is room. He was very active at the books here for his four years, brightening all classes with his pleasant smile and admirable disposition. An active member of the sodality, Tommy also is very much interested in skiing, baseball and dancing. William Robert Sullivan Big Bill” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. Big Bill blossomed forth as a catcher in his third year and after a summer with the American Legion team he looked pretty good. Bill has no hobbies to speak of. Says he: My everyday life is busy enough without having any hobbies.” Bill will go to Boston College next year. His scholastic grades should make things for him fairly easy in college. David Melvin Tracy Dave Chemistry Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Ad Committee 2, 3. Pleasant, easy-going Dave always had a smile for all and encourage¬ ment for the weary. His handsome smile had the girls all agog, but Dave never seemed to notice. With the boys he was the quiet fellow who always took care to see that everyone was all set and satisfied. His likeable ways will carry him far in life. Arthur James Walsh Artie” Hockey 2, 3; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Ad Committee 2. The co-cperation and spirit that so characterized this year’s graduat¬ ing class can be found in this efficient, studious boy. Whenever the school needed help Arthur was the first to volunteer. His hobbies are few, one of which is driving a car. His pleasant smile will be missed. Joseph Richard Walsh Joe” Football 4; Sodality 3, 4. Joe was the easy-going type who none the less managed to get where he wanted. His line play was important inasmuch as he helped keep the first line on its toes. William Peter Walsh Bill” Sodality 2, 3, 4. Bill hopes to go to college this year after his four years here. His plans for the future are quite clear. He hopes to own a pharmacy of his own. Robert Arthur Ward Wardie” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Play Program 3, 4. Bob entered from St. Joseph of Medford in ’43. He was a great backer of the Sodality and was active on many cf its committees. His aid on the makeup of the play program came in handy. He hopes to go to college next year, but doesn’t know which one yet. James Francis Welch Jimmy” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Baseball 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4. Jimmy went out for nearly everything in school. Was always a real, sincere student and athlete. His goal tending in hockey was overshadowed by the greatest goalie in the league, but he was always faithful at practice and exemplified the real M. C. spirit. David Robert Wood Dave” Sodality 2, 3, 4; Year Book 3, 4. Dave is a man of the water. All water sports intrigue him. He loves to row and row on a clear summers day, then take time out for a swim. His ambition is to attend college as yet undecided Edwin John Wood . Ed” Physics Club 4. Not much is known of Ed, as he came at half year to finish up where he left off before he entered the Navy three years ago. Ed hopes that he will be able to complete his education at some college.