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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

� e V IAauosm Catholic ALuMM ff LOPMftfT „„ V ws £ 2 J ' ' m?, A ' TA (W . f 3V1 s£$ % ■ -£ 0. i ft ( - O’- ' V” ' s syyxs • L sOt JZs J X, A msti rnsimsi 1950 HI-WAY Co-Editors -John J. Clark John P. Driscoll Associate Editors -John F. Donovan John A. Kelleher Joseph J. Launie A. Walter MacEachern Business Manager _Francis D. O ' Donnell Boy ' s Catholic Malden, High School Massachusetts Which featuresMy Manway, Each year some hundred young seedlings are transplanted to the rich soil of Malden Catholic. Entrance exams have proven that these seedlings can take root here and harmoniously grow into their elegant fullness. For all seedlings the first phase of growth is the hardest and these days are spent in taking root in order that they might thereby absorb water and their specific elements and also stand firm when the wind blows. In like manner the freshman endeavors to entrench himself in the classes of Catholic High in order that he might shape his life by absorbing the spirit of prayer, study and play. The second stage of growth in a plant finds the seedling no longer para¬ sitic on the stored food of its seed. From now on it lives and grows by its own photosynthesis. It is not strong but it is on its own and is growing. Likewise the sophomore begins to strike out on his own and develops a deeper knowledge and understanding of his environment. He now has a keener interest in the activities of the school and he becomes a doer. Georgie Belair, Johnny Downing, Jimmy Gaffey, Richie Jones, and Jimmy Long as eigth-graders in 1946. Small Zkings (jww. ■ The same group as seniors in 1950 As a result of the constant vigilance and care of the tiller the supple stem has now developed a sturdiness sufficient to bear proudly the buds of its inheritance as it withstands the encroachments of weeds, the pressure of the winds, and death-seeking droughts. Meanwhile the sophomore undergoes a parallel transformation. He be¬ comes the jubilant junior ready to rule the roost when the seniors depart. He now knows the spirit of Catholic High and is ready to burst into bloom. He is here to stay and can protect himself against scholastic blights. Finally the young plant bursts into blossoms — beautiful and fragile but of little economic value. It is only after the metamorphosis of the blossom into the fruit that the world appreciates its existence. In the same instance the junior blossoms into a senior, but he still needs that final year of polishing. At the end of the year the transformation is com¬ plete. He has now developed a poise and sturdiness of character that will make him important to the world. We honor the 262nd Master of the Vineyard, Pope Pius XII At the half-way mark in our twentieth century the Catholic Church under the pontificate of Pope Pius XII celebrates its twenty-fourth Roman Jubilee. This Jubilee year is a year of special grace to those pil¬ grims who are able to visit Rome and pray at the designated holy places. But for those of us who are un¬ able to make the Roman Pilgrimage there is also grace to be gained by our leading holier lives and by our remembering the intentions of the Holy Father, viz.; prayer, penance, fidelity, conversions and peace. The idea of a Jubilee Year and its special indulgences goes back to Christmas Eve, 1299. It was at this time, after having thoughtfully investigated the pious customs of pilgrims journeying to Rome every hundred years that Pope Boniface VIII declared the first official Holy Year. Succeeding Popes had changed the number of years between Jubilees until Pope Paul II, in 1464, decreed that the Jubilee years should occur every twenty-five years. Minor changes did occur a few times since then but twenty-five years re¬ mained standard. The significance of a jubilee every quarter century may lie in the fact that faithful may more opportunely make at least one pilgrimage during their life span. The thrice-knocking on the door of St. Peter ' s Basilica originated with Alexander VI in 1499 and is symbolic of eternal salvation to all who desire it. The closing of the door on Christmas Eve, 1950, for another twenty-five years symbolizes that heaven is closed to those who died in grievous sin. We dedicate this 6th Volume to Brother Cyril, C.F.X. Many men have been responsible for the growth of Malden Catholic, but one name stands out — Brother Cyril. Brother Cyril came to Malden Catholic in 1942 and immediately started to shape the athletic destiny of Malden Catholic, and he became the outstanding guiding light in our expansion. Every sport at Malden Catholic felt the influence of his zealous and untiring spirit. Under his diligent care and planning Malden Catholic rose to the pinnacle of schoolboy sports. During his seven years we continued as Catholic League Champs but we went on to higher glory by winning the State B championship in his last year. Yet his greatest single effort lies in his own creaton, ' ' The Catholic Hockey League . He originated and organized this up-and-coming league and also provided for the best hockey team this league has ever seen in our State and New England Titlists of 1948. One might say that his executive prowess alone would stamp him as a Malden Catholic immortal. How¬ ever, Brother Cyril also imparted countless lessons in the classroom as well as on the field. His classes were always seasoned with his genial wit and humor, and those years will always be especially close to this senior class. We Seniors of the Class of 1950 pay a small humble tribute to one of the finest men we have ever known by dedicating our sixth annual to Brother Cyril — A man of God, a man of boys. 1942 1949 Cultivator of Our Souls Rt. Rev. John J. Fletcher OUR PASTOR Monsignor Fletcher has all our interests at heart. His favorite, however, is providing us with our spiritual needs. Xaborers in Brother Aubertus, C. F. X. Religion, Latin, French, Dramatics, Forensics, Promenade Brother Alexius Joseph, C. F. X. Religion, Latin, French, Sodality, Guidance and Vocations Mr. John Buckley Social Studies, Head Coach — Base¬ ball, Assistant Coach — Football Mr. Howard Chisholm Mathematics, Social Studies, J. V. Football, J. V. Baseball Brother Evangelus, C. F. X. Brother John Edward, C. F. X. Mathematics, Science, Hi-Way, Religion, Mathematics Camera Club, Vagabonds the Vineyard Brother Marshall, C. F. X. Religion, English, Latin, Athletic Director, Track Brother Michael, C. F. X. Religion, English, Hi-Lite Mr. John O ' Neill English, Library Brother Quentin, C. F. X. Religion, Science, Mathematics Brother Servanus, C. F. X. Religion, Mathematics, Orchestra, Poster Club, Varsity Club, Business Agent Brother Valens, C. F. X. Religion, History, Social Studies, J. V. Basketball, Cross-country MAJOR EVENTS IN OUR TIME OF THE MID-CENTURY Radio, Malden Catholic, Ford made a lady out of Lizzie, World War II, T. V., and Hopalong, Air Travel r - mm BY HARMONY, SMALL THINGS GROW Seedlings f ' fWV Steady Now These Junior A boys are show¬ ing industrious spirit in prepar¬ ing their weekly compositions. Bruno owes Brother Michael an article for the Hi-Lite and that is not very good. First row: S. Kiley, R. Kelleher, H. Cunningham, R. Duffy, J. Murphy, J. Devine, R. Hammersly, J. Hart, J. J. Duffy, G. Kelly, D. O Brien. Second row:’J. Foley, R. Gordon, R. Spencer, W. Dolan, J. Sasso, R. Campbell, G. Lavigne, H. Gately, R. Cahill, C. L. Doherty, W. Cullen, B. Eveleth. Third row: A. Bruno, L. Vella, J. McIntyre, W. Kelly, A. Cestaro, R. Bartlett, R. Mulrennan, R. Kavanaugh, J. Mooney, R. Duffy, R. Beresford. Fourth row: J. O ' Neil, W. Small, R. Newton, T. Kelly, R. Hall, V . McCall, C. Coughlin, G. Lynch, J. Feeney, P. Sweeney. First row: P. Monahan, J. Meehan, J. Hurley, P. Donahue, P. Lyman, J. Hallice J. Cullen, T. O ' Malley, P. Sheedy, R. Mallon. Second row: J. Richards, E. Norton, L. Malatesta, R. Rucci, R. Forget, D. Walsh ' C. Phillips, D. McGonagle, P. Fitzpatrick, J. Kerrigan, J. Jacobs. Third row: C. Doherty, A. Pallotta, B. Taracevicz, D. Hurley, R. McKinnon, C Hallice, J. Vaugn, J. Gillis, P. Concannon. A Little Attention, Boys Mr. Buckley is pointing out that early Europe is like the old it ain ' t what gray mare Here are a group of sophs try¬ ing to get a sneak preview of their marks before Mr. Chisholm reveals the detention list. Wil¬ kins is pop-eyed but poor Mur¬ ry is feeling mighty low. ' Study at home or in detention. ' First row: A. Killion, J. Mozzicato, G. O ' Neil, J. O ' Leary, A. Morrison, J. McDaid, T. Sullivan, T. Conway. Second row: P. Smith, E. Curley, J. Linehan, W. Ballou, T. Hamilton, P. Hadley, R. Harding, F. Fallon, L. Gallant, T. Hurley. Third row: J. O ' Sullivan, R. Powers, J. Barrett, P. Drugan, T. Sullivan, J. McDon¬ nell, R. Wilkins, P. Breen, J. Clark. Fourth row: P. Conlin, T. Murry, D. McCullough, W. Gerety, W. Sellers, F. Mc- Auliffe, W. Consavage. 11 ’hr I b;j Aj? I don ' t get it, says Jimmy Clark as he and the rest of the class seem to be in a state of bewilderment over the French anecdote. Brother Valens ap¬ pears to be the only one to appreciate it. Que savez-vous? First row: J. Mahan, J. Clark, J. Keefe, F. Downing, R. Kilroy, M. McGrath, A Gallinaro, B. Lane, P. Heaney, R. Caissie. Second row: J. O ' Connor, R. Ignico, T. Clancy, J. Shaughnessey, R. Cavan¬ augh, D. McGonagle, G. Kajunski, R. Foley, R. McGinley, H. Evans. Third row: C. Canniff, R. Woods, G. Rogers, G. Doak, R. Grant, F. Hussar, W Downey, J. O ' Neill. Fourth row. K. Roos, H. Hamilton, N. Roy, F. Martin, E. Allard. First row: L. Dunn, P. Rogers, T. Enwright, J. Sullivan, J. Walsh, T. Boudreau, C. Taylor, W. Rodwell, G. Getchell, R. Scopa. Second row: R. Abbott, R. Austin, W. Powers, W. Saccone, L. Garvey, S. Gor- ski, J. Duffy, D. Neary, P. Holland, J. Fitzpatrick. Third row: A. Ballantoni, D. Hurley, R. Breen, R. Morley, H. Carey, J. Burke, F. Roberts, W. Monarch, F. Rinciari. Fourth row: F. Michaud, K. Sheehan, T. Quinn, P. Curry, W. Davis, M. Long. The vicious circle of Geometry These Euclidian disciples of Brother Evangelus make with attention as he explains the compass. Duffy ' s technique is on the chopstick side. Hi Radical doings . . . First row: P. Canniff, R. Howard, J. Hayward, J. McCafferty, D. Hallissey, J. Hackett, H. Foley, R. Bailey, R. Buckley, J. Maher. Second row: C. Coleman, R. Eveleth, J. Toomey, C. Rose, E. LeDuc, W. Mc¬ Donnell, R. Crane, J. Collins, R. Bourque, R. Clark, W. Rider, L. Comeau. Third row: W. Kelley, C. Obremski, N. Lavigne, W. Gillooly, T. Doherty, J. Bowen, R. Halpin, R. Shea, A. Shannon, J. Hurley, W. Ryan. Fourth row: D. Goggin, T. Lloyd, J. Mead, P. Noone, J. Antell, W. Morrissey, J. Wade, G. Kelly, R. Cody. The value of X doesn ' t remain unknown ifor any length of time when Brother Servanus lets Jack Toomey give a black¬ board demonstration. The numerous hands in this picture bespeaks of either an easy question or a play-up for the benefit of the photographer. At any rate Mr. O ' Neill is plat¬ ting this English class through its paces. A study of the hyperbole First row: C. O ' Neil, H. Mulligan, L. Canty, B. McGinley, J. Homes, J. Columbo, W. Belair, P. Donahue, E. O ' Connell, R. Dionne, J. Breen, R. Simpson. Second row: R. Kane, J. Marron, W. Regan, R. Hartigan, R. Dawson, P. Craw¬ ford, R. Devlin, P. Sainato, J. Kilroy, N. Kenny, J. McTeague. F. Holland. Third row: J. Ferguson, J. Fitzgerald, J. Mahoney, V. Fusco, F. Kane, T. Earley, F. Sheedy, L. Dunn, M. Manning, T. Hanlon, J. Corcoran. Fourth row: T. Casamento, D. Anderson, V. O ' Brien, J. Buckley, R. Griddley, W. Perkins, J. Coates, G. Murphy, E. McMellen, M. McDonough. 6% gg ;p ■ P ' iaA ■ ' ■ While these Latin review schol¬ ars watch the bird, Brother Mar¬ shall is putting the bee on Paul Murphy. Spectate Avem! First row: W. Vetromide, J. O ' Sullivan, M. Breen, P. Murphy, P. Corbett, D. Mal- lon, G. Carroll, J. Mahoney, J. Behenna, J. Hanley, J. Garvey. Second row: J. O ' Meara, M. O ' Brien, G. Martens, J. Smith, J. McMahon, J. Mearls, R. Donovan, E. Moran, L. Stafford, A. Connors, J. Cooper, J. Dockery Third row: J. D ' Allessandro, J. Gibbons, J. Kelly, J. Moriarty, P. Shaughnessey, L. Chisholm, G. Nealon, H. Ramette, R. Mullen, J. LaSpina. Fourth row: L. Doucette, N. Hynes, M. LaRocca, R. Santo, D. McMillan, R. Edwards, A. Macogni, B. Pike, R. Gorman. BY HARMONY, SMALL THINGS GROW Zke Pause Zkat Kefreskes ” Fr. Barry, Diocesan Vocation Director, was our retreat master. The oft-spoken phrase, ' There comes a pause in the day ' s occupation probably best initiated our annual retreat. To all the hubbub of school activity there came a halt. Each student from the floundering preshman to the suave senior made his own strategic withdrawal from the cares of life. This withdrawal led each boy into his own cell of meditation to contemplate the spiritual welfare of his mortal life. Diocesan Vocation Director, Father Francis Barry, was our retreat master. In all sincerity each of Father Barry s conferences seemed most significant to the seniors as he aptly stressed the folly of being a ' ' misfit in life. The opening day of retreat was the pattern of the others that followed. All abended the dialogue Mass and had the opportunity to receive Communion. The rest of the day was spent in conferences in Columbus Hall and church spiritual reading, prayer and silence until Benediction closed the day. Communion and Benediction were part of the daily program. goodwill Men Sodality officers Martel and Sweeney are given the season ' s schedule by Chief Belair. Projects included food and money collections for the needy. One of the least publicized activities at Malden Catholic is the sodality of Our Lady. This is only because the Sodality carries out its work in a quiet efficient manner, and yet its effects and benefits are mountainous. The Sodal¬ ity is as vital and necessary to every pupil as a key is to a lock. And in truth a sodalist unlocks the door to spiritual blessings for himself and others. Under the capable guidance of moderator Brother Alexius Joseph and senior assistants George Belair, Charles Martel and David Sweeney, the Sodal¬ ity sponsors the spiritual activities of the school such as the reception day, di¬ alogue Masses, and the annual Lenten collections. The grateful letters from Archbishop Cushing and missionaries in destitute places pinned on the Sodal¬ ity ' s bulletin board are mute testimonies of this club ' s work. Kneeling: W. Consavage, J. Shaughnessey, J. Belair, E. LeDuc, J. Fitzpatrick. Standing: Brother Alexius Joseph, D. Sweeney, G. Belair, C. Martel, R. Bartlett, L. Malatesta. Cunningham, Sweeney, Gillooly, Driscoll, McCarron et al were always hoofing it when the Hi-Liters were playing at Columbus Hall. It ' s the Talk of the Town , is the theme of the orchestra which is called the Hi-Liters . Though the theme was chosen without personal reasons, the unit has really become the talk of the town on its own musical talents. From a five-piece band of several years ago, when it was first started by Brother Walston, the Hi-Liters has grown to a ten-piece ensemble with reservists under the guidance of Brother Casimir and Brother Servanus, the present mod¬ erator. Since most of these boys participate in other activities and since the de¬ mand for them by other school groups keeps them busy, we give them a nod of thanks with an extra one for Seniors Guthrie, Dagle, Toomey, Testa and Guinee. Sitting: R. Toomey, R. Guthrie, D. Guinee, P. Testa, W. Dagle. Standing: L. Vella, J. Antel, G. Getchell, P. Smith, J. O ' Connor, C. Coughlin, J. Clark, Brother Servanus, C. F. X. W mm LgypHiUj|Jfj g Bj Hl-g flK 1 Bt M WQ ' r ■■ Seated: J. Mahoney, D. Doonan, C. Driscoll, Miss Freeman, P. O ' Neil, M. Miller, J. Launie. Standing: W. Kelly, F. Dunn, R. Jones, J. O ' Donnell, T. Barry, J. Gaffey, P. Car¬ gill, L. Kelly. What do you think of that Mother? Shut up. Grandpa Jim ' s an honest man -- CIRCUIT MAKERS John Lane and Charlie Kirschner, school science fair winners, are giving a dem¬ onstration of their electrical and electronic wizardry to a group of general science boys. Kirschner received honorable mention in the di¬ ocesan fair and represented M. C. in the State Fair. Larry Gerrior, Charlie Martel, Paul Testa and John Burke also participated in the M. C. Science Club Fair. They gave demonstrations in static electricity, heat, sound and wet cells. Not bad is the opinion of Moderator Brother Servanus as he views the work of Charlie Martel, Paul Cargill and Joe Breen. BRUSH SWINGERS We ' ve got the pep, we ' ve got the steam — All be¬ cause these poster-men, Jim Mozzicato, Mike Fioretti, Jim Breen and Tom Sullivan could come up with attrac¬ tive posters for the various rallies. Pix men frosh Bill Gillooly and Facul¬ ty Advisor Brother Evangelus talk over the shots they have taken and ‘the ones they will take. Mi- Way Hi-Way editors on the N. Y. subway to Col¬ umbia U. plot play-time after the conference. Only cloudy weather kept Jack Kelleher, Fran O ' Donnell, Co-Editor John Clark, Walter MacEachern and Joe Launie from getting the roofs of their mouths from being sun¬ burned as they gazed upward at the tall buildings. Back home at the Brothers ' house in Malden John Kelleher, Co-Editor Jack Driscoll, Walter MacEachern and Fran O ' ¬ Donnell put into practice the theory that they learned at the Columbia Scholastic Press Conference on Yearbooks. Publicity boys — Charlie Martel, I Mike Fioretti and Joe Breen — drum- ! med up sufficient customers to make the book a success. s Key-puncher Jim D ' Amelio crosschecks with Jack Kelleher on the copy matter. Highway or Hi-Way men Fran Finnegan, Fran Sweeney, Jim McCarron and Business Manager O ' Donnell greedily relieve Twohig and Weidner of their money at a Hi-Way Dance. Yearbook work is really work for these boys. The parish hall is a busy place and requires much labor in setting it shipshape for a dance. Above Bob Maloney, Jim Long, Walt Dilling¬ ham, Jim Mahoney and Paul Ruane are clean¬ ing away banquet tables. 1950 Frank Gill, Fran Finnegan, Jim D ' Amelio and Dave Armstrong Neat as a pin is the motto of Ivan Saw- are more dance workers. They specialized in chairs. yer and Leroy Garrity after the ball is over. During the dance all these non-ed¬ itorial men acted as door custodians. Pen Pushers Hi-Lite co-editors Dick Noonan and Charlie Kirschner check a high light. The Hi-Lite is the school monthly by the students, for the students and about the students. This aim makes it a very successful journal. Though only six years old the paper has garnered many awards in the annual contests of the Boston Globe. Brother Michael has been the faculty advisor from the begin¬ ning. Each year the Hi-Lite relinquishes to the Hi-Way several excellent writers well-versed in writing, working together, and achieving success. Sitting: G. Lynch, J. Feeney, R. Buckley, J. Driscoll, J. Donovan, J. O ' Neill. Standing: T. Powers, G. Doak, P. Sheedy, R. Bartlett, F. Hussar, J. McIntyre, W. Consavage, G. Rogers, R. Abbott, P. Breen, R. Scopa. Shutter Pushers Bill Gillooly and Jimmy Crane get a lesson in the use of a light meter from Moderator Brother Evangelus. The Camera Club is one of the youngest in the school and it also has the fewest members. For three years Brother Evangelus has been nursing it along and it is just blossoming into a fruitful life. Previously all photographic work was done by a studio, then by a member of the faculty, and now this year freshman Bill Gillooly is helping out in a big way. Bill started late but in a short time he did all the work on baseball and most of the class informals. Next year Bill will be augmented by Amando Gallinaro and Gerry Kajunski. Clubbers Amando Gallinaro and Gerry Kajunski watch Gillooly ' s black magic of a changing bag. T. Conway, W. Sellers, D. Hurley, D. Brown, L. Mahoney, C. Phillips, J. O ' Donnell, G. Twohig, D. Sweeney, J. Burke, T. Maher, J. Fitzpatrick, W. Gerety, J. Kilroy, F. Shaughnessey. Word Strainers S omething new has been added to the English courses this year in the form of public speaking and oratory. Pictured above are those blessed with the art of gabbing and who talked their way into the finals. The popular re¬ sponse to this innovation was beyond all expectation. If such enthusiasm continues Brother John hopes to open the final round to the public. On the right are the champion orators of the school. They are Bill Gerety, Dan Hurley and Denny Brown. Gerety was the best in the first and second year division. Brown was the best in the third and fourth year group. Junior Dan Hurley won the consolation award. Point Stresses President Dick Guthrie talks over the season ' s topic with Dick Mulrenan, Frank Lane, Bob Kelleher, Pat Goggin, Tom Conway and Jack Driscoll. Debating is the oldest extra-curricular activity at Malden Catholic. The team participates in the Catholic League and sends a team to the invitational debates fostered by the local colleges. M. C. has had its share of champion¬ ships in its eighteen years and with the renewed interest in oratory, Brother Aubertus expects to regain lost glory with next year ' s team. Honored for their excellence in varsity debating were Seniors Jack Driscoll, Pat Goggin and Dick Guthrie. These boys formed the back¬ bone of the debating team for three years. The Senior Cast M inute Vouches Upper photo: P. Gaffey, J. Mahan, J. Driscoll, D. Sweeney, J. Clark, J. Mahoney, J. Santo, T. Dwyer, D. McCarthy. Lower photo: Senior Class President Dan McCarthy has his sister Mary put a final touch to his tie and then Dan puts a final touch on his dad. Lower photo: Here we see Dan McCarthy and Gerry Harvey introducing their partners, Peggy Noonan and Doris Stephens to Brothers John and Auber- tus. Promenade Everything was formal Upper photo: Larry Kelly and Bill McDonald greeted the guests on arrival. The charming quartet are Charles Martel, Joan McHugh, Patricia Thalheimn and Jack Derba. DOROTHY QUINCY SUITE Sharp and Chic Foursome Frank Cruise, Pat Bellini, Alice Donag- hue and Dick Guthrie ar¬ range their dance pro¬ gram before the shuffling got under way. The dancing to Baron Hugo ' s Orchestra was swell JOHN HANCOCK BUILDING Kest and Zalk Mary McLaughlin, Fran O ' Donnell, Barbara Jew¬ ell, Dave Armstrong, Mil¬ dred Iacono and James D ' Amelio rest weary feet between dances. The Grand March ended it all The Varsity Club under the supervision of Brother Servanus, is composed of all lettermen, and was organized to prevent any one sport from being over¬ emphasized by the student body. The Club ' s aim is that the members form the nucleus of the cheering sections and that they appear at all events. The Club also undertakes projects which will reflect credit on the school. This year they ran a Record Poll which was presented over Station W. H. D. H. in Boston and an all M. C. Talent Show which was enthusiastically received by the public. Jim Keogh, Jack Reboulet, Ed Lee, President Jack Driscoll, Larry Gerrior, Dick Guthrie and Dan McCarthy are admiring a trophy won by the track team. Lettermen Salesmen The Campus Store is a student project inaugurated this year for the ben¬ efit of the Hi-Way. The beginning was humble and the outcome doubtful until late in the year. The low profit can be attributed to its late start, poor location and limited stock of paper, T shirts, sweatshirts, pennants and stick¬ ers. Plans call for a September opening in 1950 with a complete stock of school supplies. The success of this store will be reflected in a lower price for the Hi-Way. Brother Evangelus is the Faculty Advisor. Jim D ' Amelio, Jack Dunlea, Manager Fran Finnegan and John Donovan, Hi- Way sports chief, officially open the Campus Store. The Drums go Bang and the Cymbols Clang Another student-inaugurated activity is the Vagabonds, M. C. ' s informal band, under the moderatorship of Brother Evangelus. The group started out as an all-senior group in preparation for the Prep game but the underclassmen barged in without invitation and everyone united to form a happy group. The photo on the left marks the first official appearance of the Vagabonds and the one on the right shows them lining up for the victory march to Malden Square after beating the Prep. BY HARMONY, SMALL THINGS GROW wwmw- mm§m mmm Treasurer Carroll Rice, Vice-president John Barry, President Carl Norton, Sec¬ retary Howard McBride. WEST SIDE A. A. The spirit behind the success of Malden Catholic in athletics is the West Side A. A. This body of men underwrites the Athletic program at Malden Catholic. The West Side club started out with only a few men from the parish and after sixteen years they have a membership of more than three hundred. During these years the club has collected and invested in equipment and coaches better than $100,000. Space doesn ' t permit a complete history of the West Side but it can be summed up by saying that when the chips were down they always came through in unprecedented style. This happy blend of personal sacrifice and hard work by all has worked its way into athletics at M. C. As a consequence the battle cry is Malden Catholic never quits. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE M. C. 13 M. C. 6 M. C. 13 M. C. 21 M. C. 7 M. C. 6 M. C. 19 M. C. 19 M. C. 12 M. C. 6 Medford 13 Cathedral (Springfield) 12 St. Raphael ' s (Pawtucket) 7 Keith 13 St. John ' s (Worcester) 6 Dedham 6 St. Mary ' s (Lynn) 0 Central Catholic 12 St. John ' s Prep 7 St. Clement ' s 0 7 wins — 2 ties — 1 Iqss Gridmen - League Champs for 16 years This green b ut aggressive ball club re¬ tained for M. C. the Catholic League title for the sixteenth consecutive year. It was not an easy task because in addition to inexperience, injuries to key players occurred at the most crucial times. But M. C. asks no quarter and gives no quarter so the team went on to win seven, tie two, and lose one. The lone de¬ feat, by Cathedral of Springfield, happened at a time when the team was at full strength and such was the story in the opening game tie with Medford. Injuries explain the tie with Dedham. The seven victories were won by the cutstanding courage of each member who had as his goal — M. C. never quits. Senior Co-captains Burns and Lavey, along with senior Kenny Alves, were the only hold¬ overs from the State B Champs of the pre¬ vious year. However, seniors Keogh, Gerrior, Barry, Jones, Testa, Driscoll, Connors and Armstrong came into their own and showed the fans that they should never sell M. C. short. Then there were underclassmen Nor¬ ton, Malatesta, Sheehan, Taracevicz, Grant, Hurley and Sasso. Some of these rounded out the first team and others saw action in most games. The game of the season was the title game with St. John ' s Prep. In this game an injury- ridden, patched but gallant Malden Catholic team fought its way to victory and champion¬ ship by defeating the pre-game favorite 12-7. First row: Head Coach Bill Grant, J. Santo, J. Keogh, P. Barry, Co-captains J. Lavey and R. Burns, L. Gerrior, J. Driscoll, D. Hurley, Athletic Director Brother Marshall. Second row: Assistant Coach H. Chisholm, P. Shumski, P. Testa, B. Taracevicz, K. Alves, L. Malatesta, E. Norton, R. Forget, A. Armstrong. Third row: Assistant coach T. Gilligan, R. Grant, J. McLaughlin, C. Hallice, R. Jones, J. Mahan, K. Sheehan, J. Sasso, Managers E. Lee and W. Ferguson. Fourth row: Assistant coach J. .Buckley, D. McCarthy, F. Connors, W. Sellers, R. Mallon, R. Rucci, R. Wilkins, R. Breen, Manager E. Norton. Malden Catholic Whenever long yardage was needed, Malatesta lugged the ball. He was the ground-gainer. He was the man to stop. Larry loved every moment of it even though he was always hit hard, as is seen in the St. Clement ' s game. Football is not supposed to be a little fellow ' s game, but if you have a game little fellow he ' ll get along nicely. Such is the case of Captain-elect Malates¬ ta. He ' s on the bottom in this shot from the Keith game. % Never Quits Jack Lavey is the carrier and he cannonaded for distance on this sweep in the Dedham game. Jack didn ' t make post season glories because he was a signal-caller who seldom called on himself to carry the ball. Going places is Ed Norton in the Medford game. Another lin-ripper of good size and plenty of speed is Junior Ed. He ' ll fill in ably for Lavey. Ed Norton is lugging the leather for a sizeable gain against St. John ' s of Wor¬ cester. This was a thrill¬ er all the way. The line played a rugged game as usual. The line was green early in the season and later jinxed with injuries but these unsung heroes were never lacking in de¬ termination. Left end Bobby Bums is in the end zone waiting to catch Alves ' 20 yard pass to tie the score at 6-6 in the game against St. Raphael ' s of Pawtucket, R. I. The same pair com¬ bined later to make it 12- 6. Norton converted once to make the final score 13-6. Sticking to the sidelines and being aided by time¬ ly blocking, Ken Alves is shown on his way to a touchdown after taking a Dedham punt on his own 10-yard line. Jack Lavey is all set to dump a Ded- hamite. Final score was 6 - 6 . Substitute back Frankie Connors made the final score against St. Mary ' s of Lynn by driving through center. Two other touch¬ downs were registered by E. Norton and Bobby Bums in this one-sided game. Final score was 19-0. Bobby Burns is all set to score early in the Prep game on a 30-yard pass from Alves. M. C. was a 12 point underdog to all except the M. C. fans. Brother Gilbert Stadium was jammed by strangers who wanted to be in on the kill which never did come. This is the touchdown that not only gave M. C. vic¬ tory but also gave M. C. the Catholic League foot¬ ball title for the 16th con¬ secutive year. Somewhere under the pile is Kenny Alves, who scored on a quarterback sneak. Basketmen About sixteen years ago Malden Catholic first sponsored a basketball team, but the lack of facilities soon caused the sport to be dropped until it was revived by Brother Wal- stan in 1945. The revival engendered new enthusiasm which carried the team into the semi-finals of the New England Catholic Tour¬ nament in 1947 and to the quarter-finals in 19- 48. But this was not the case in 1949 and 1950. Fundamentally the teams of these past two seasons just didn ' t have it. In an effort to improve this sport, Mr. John Bane and Brother Marshall, new coach and A. D., respec¬ tively, have formed a freshman league under the guidance of Brother Quentin. These boys plus the Junior Varsity boys of Brother Valens should raise the standard of play. A check of the schedule shows that victo¬ ries were scarce, but a closer scrutiny reveals that only a few defeats were lop-sided. This quality of battling to the end is the result of Coach Bane ' s enthusiasm and the leadership of Captain Joe McLaughlin. Senior Bill Brady did a remarkable job for a first-year man. The remaining first team boys were underclassmen Hallice, Monahan and Clark, who had able stand-ins in Senior John McCarron and sopho¬ mores Hamilton, Sellers and McCullough. The highlight of the season was the Small School Tournament in which they trounced Marlboro and then lost out in the quarter-fin¬ als by four points to Needham. In the latter game the first team went out on personal fouls before the last quarter was reached. Two more substitutes joined them later on to establish the refs as the ' ' whistlingest boys this side of the Pacific. Seated: J. McCarron, P. Monahan, D. McCullough, Captain J. McLaughlin, W. Brady, R. Forget, W. Sellers, J. Clark. Standing: Coach John Bane, Manager F. O ' Donnell, H. Hamilton, C. Hallice, Scorer W. MacEachem, Timer J. Donovan. SCHEDULE M.C. 35—40 St. Mary ' s (Waltham M.C. 32—51 St. John ' s Prep M.C. 47—35 St. Clement ' s M.C. 42—50.. St. Mary ' s (Lynn) M.C. 23—48 Berlin (N.H.) M.C. 38—32 St. Mary ' s (Lynn) M.C. 20—32 St. Joseph (Manchester, N. H.) M.C. 37—38 St. John ' s Prep M.C. 36—35 Alumni M.C. 34—42 Berlin, N. H. M.C. 23—55 Central Catholic M.C. 39—18 Cathedral M.C. 32—40 Keith Academy M.C. 30—42 Mission M.C. 22—30 Mission M.C. 55—37 St. Joseph ' s Juniorate M.C. 46—31 Cathedral M.C. 32—58 St. Mary ' s (Waltham) M.C. 43—57 Keith Academy M.C. 48—32 Marlboro M.C. 21—45 Central Catholic M.C. 35—39 Needham Joe McLaughlin lets go with a one-hander against Needham in the quarter¬ finals of fhe Small School Tournament. Hallice and Brady are set for a poss¬ ible rebound. . . Upper left: Towering Chet Hallice pushes up an easy one. Marlboro ' s zone defense was uselass in this case. Upper right: Footballer Bill Sellers believes in the saying that possession is nine-tenths of the law. Hallice and Brady are the other M. C. ' ers. Brady got that pose from watching the wrestlers on T. V. L.ower left: At this moment Hallice is in a dilemma as to what is more import¬ ant to him — his arm or the ball. Lower right: Hallice also doubles as a shot man in track and this explains his form. Joe McLaughlin is trying to English it home. Upper left: Don ' t hit me on the head — you ' ll make me crazy. Red Mac is the only recognizable M. C. boy in this photo. Upper right: First and ten — A football coach ' s dream from all angles — Look at poor McCullough. Hamilton is coming in on the left for a crack at the Needham boy. Lower left: Number 13 is McLaughlin and he is giving us his version of the clutching hand during the Marlboro game. Lower right: Hallice and McLaughlin go after a high one. Poor 53 on the right stays clear of the big boys. Do you blame him? Skatemen - League Champs 6 years The loss of four key men was supposed to have been the death knell for Malden Catholic ' s hopes in hockey for 1950. But Malden Cath¬ olic never quits and warns the world-at-large not to sell them short. Having only two reg¬ ulars, Coach Bert Kenty took advantage of in¬ door ice and the spirit of Malden Catholic and then set to work in April 1949 to build for I9¬ 60. It was a small beginning but each week found the team growing in skill and team play. Their debut of the season served notice that M. C. was the team to beat. Boys like Mc- Gaffigan, McKinnon, Reboulet, McCarthy, Dwy¬ er, Barry, Goggin and Farrell had found them¬ selves from the start and they never let up. Their smoothness and determination car¬ ried them to the sixth consecutive Catholic title, the finals of the State and the semi-finals of the New England Tournaments. In these latter two tournaments Melrose High, next town neigh¬ bors, beat us each time and went on to win both titles. First row: R. McKinnon, D. McCarth y, J. Farrell, T. Dwyer, P. Goggin, Coach Bert Kenty. Second row: Brother Marshall, P. Testa, J. Long, J. Barry, S. Kiley, J. Reboulet. Third row: Manager G. Lavigne, R. Grant, P. Melchiono, D. Neary, R. Cavan¬ augh, P. Drugan, W. McGaffigan, Manager R. Duffy. Also State Finalist; N. E. Semi-Finalist SCHEDULE M.C. 6— 0 Christopher Columbus M.C. 1— 2 Notre Dame (Berlin, N. H.) M.C. 1— 0 Lawrence Central M.C. 3— 3 St. Dominick ' s (Lewiston, Me.) M.C. 5— 0 St. Mary ' s (Lynn) M.C. 3— 2 West Springfield M.C. 4— 0 Our Lady ' s (Newton) M.C. 5— 0 East Boston M.C. 8— 1 St. Clement ' s M.C. 2— 6 Melrose M.C. 3— 2 St. Mary ' s (Waltham) M.C. 1— 0 Arlington M.C. 10— 2 St. John ' s Prep M.C. 6— 1 Hampden (Conn.) M.C. 5— 0 St. Mary ' s (Waltham) M.C. 3— 5 Melrose M.C. 4— 0 Christopher Columbus M.C. 3— 10 St. Dominick ' s (Lewiston, Me.) M.C. 3— 1 Central Catholic For the sixth consecutive time M. C. has won the hockey title. Pictured above are Coach Bert Kenty, Co-captains Barry and Dwyer, Brother Marshall and Trainer Dutch Carr with the trophy. mnn ' k|P : vLIA WPt W; Wfor Ijg$ Kirill REGULAR Farrell and Dwyer com¬ bined to send the puck past St. Clement ' s Doher¬ ty. M. C. won this game rather handily. So intent was Pat Goggin to make a score, he him¬ self ended up in the goal. Reboulet and McCarthy are other M. C. players. Reboulet, M. C. ' s most val¬ uable player, failed to reg ister against Joe Lanzo, Columbus ' talented goalie on this shot. Dick Grant was ready just in case there was a rebound. ■ mm SEASON Chalk up a goal on Dan O ' Brien of Waltham by the combo of McCarthy and Goggin. Cc-captain Tom Dwyer sent this one by Goalie Lanzo in the second game with Columbus High. St. Mary ' s O ' Brien turned aside this bid of Grant and McGaffigan in a play- off game. POST This was the goal of the year as it gave M. C. a 3 2 victory over West Spring- field in the first round of the State. M. C. was down two goals going into the last period. Jack Reboulet goes after his own rebound in the semi-final state game a- gainst East Boston, the Cinderella team. M. C. won 5-0. Red-hot Springfield gang¬ ed up on Jack Barry to score their second and final goal. As can be seen Jack never had a chance to stop it. SEASON Farrell can shout for joy because he whizzed one by MacDonald of Ham¬ den, Conn., State Champs in the first game of the New Englands. M. C. won 6 - 1 . Baker of Melrose Came out to stop Farrell and Mc¬ Carthy in the semi-finals of the New Englands. He also stopped M. C. in the state finals to give Mel¬ rose a 6-2 victory. That man Baker again! Here ' s another save and it ' s a corker. Melrose licked M. C., 5-3, in the semi-finals ot the New Englands and went on to win the title. Wingfoot men - Cross-country Track at M. C. is still in its infancy, and the number of candidates has not been numerous. As a result the victories are few and the defeats many. For a young team, Brother Valens ' cross-country group came through ad¬ mirably. Led by Clarke Phillips, the hill-and-dalers won three and lost two in competition with Medford, Brookline, Wakefield, Everett Voke and Central Catholic. Indoor track had more than enough troubles. First-off, Brother Marshall was forced to take over the coaching reins, and secondly, the team had little First row: R. Duffy, R. Calder, J. Mahoney, J. Early, F. Sheedy. Second row: J. Linehan, J. McDonough, F. Martin, E. Curley, P. Sheedy, C. Phil¬ lips, J. O ' Donnell. Trainer Hedi-ho Mahoney gives S Dick Calder a rubdown before the race. Railbirds awaiting their turns are Phillips, Barry, and McGonagle. Track - Indoor and Outdoors practice facilities. The team ran in the Met League to no avail. The bright spot was Burns ' winning the State C 600. Outdoor track lags behind the others because there is a lack of competi¬ tion. Most schools concentrate on the State because the short season doesn ' t give time for interscholastic meets. This year ' s squad ran fourth in the Cath¬ olic meet and members from the parish ran in the C. Y. O. meet and ’vyon it. A hats-off salute is due the following seniors: Jim O ' Donnell, Bob Burns, Jack Lavey, Tom Barry and Jim Keogh. First row: J. Mozzicato, R. Mallon, R. Wilkens, R. Allard, R. Gcrden, R. Calder, D. McGonagle, J. Sasso. Second row: Brother Marshall, W. Kelly, R. Burns, P. Sheedy, P. Curry, C. Phil¬ lips, F. Martin, J. O ' Donnell, T. Barry, J. Lavey, J. Keogh, C. Hallice. Clarke Phillips, Catholic ' s star miler, leads at the half-mile in the Catholic League meet at St. John ' s Prep. Brother Marshall, coach, is ' giving him time in¬ structions. Stickmen For of all the sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these — it might have been. It might have been a different story if Coach Buckley had not lost Malatesta and McLaughlin by injuries before things got going in base¬ ball and if he had two more pitchers. But all that is now water over the dam. Still he had nine men out there for each game and was able to come out vic¬ torious in six games.. The optimistic side is that several underclassmen saw action and gained experience. The latter was something that this year ' s team lacked as a whole. Captain Joe Gardner and Bob Burns were the only holdovers from last year ' s team. The bright spot of the campaign was the pitching of Senior Phil Doherty and Pete Melchiono. Seniors John Barry, George McKenzie and John Reboulet did good work for their first year as regulars. Since small things grow, Coach expects a much better season for 1951. Sitting: R: Burns, R. Cahill, P. Cargill, P. Doherty, Captain J. Gardner, P. Mel¬ chiono, G. McKenzie, J . Barry, Coach John Buckley. Standing: Manager G. Lavigne, J. Clark, W. Davis, E. Keefe, E. LeDuc, J. Coates, R. Harding, J. Reboulet, K. Sheehan, W. Gerety, A. Pallotto, Manager R. Valway. SCHEDULE M.C. 6— 0 St. Mary ' s (Lynn) M.C. 4— 6 St. John ' s Prep M.C. 3— 6 Cathedral M.C. 8—17 Keith Academy M.C. 0— 2 St. John ' s Prep M.C. 6— 4 Mission M.C. 2— 4 Central Catholic M.C. 3— 5 Central Catholic M.C. 2— 15 Keith Academy M.C. 13—10 North Quincy M.C. 5— 7 Mission M.C. 5—13 Medford M.C. 4— 3 St. Mary ' s (Lynn) M.C. 13— 1 North Quincy M.C. 7— 8 Cathedral M.C. 5—10 Medford Joe Gardner beats the throw to third base with a real pro slide. Fans on one side yell, Run hard, Bob,” and on the other, Nice go¬ ing, Joe”. M. C. rooters are the latter in this case as Captain Joe Gardner makes the putout. With the hit sign flashed and a good pitch served up, the batter tries to put good wood to the ball but he doesn ' t always succeed as is seen on Gardner ' s foul fly in the Medford game. . V., vs, V I St ■ ' The imaginary conversation of Coach Buckley to Bob Harding in this candid scene could well be — We are using skin-cloth-skin. Stay awake. Don ' t give it away. And Paul Cargill with the bats could be inquiring about the op¬ posing pitcher, What ' s he got? To the right Ronnie Cahill crosses with a run for Malden Catholic. So Proudly, we hail! E. Norton, D. Hurley, J. Driscoll, R. Burns, 1st row: Coach Bert Kenty, D. McCarthy, T. Dywer, P. Goggin, J. Barry, J. Farrell, Bro. Marshal. 2nd row: Manager Lavigne, Trainer Carr, Manager Duffy. BY HARMONY, SMALL THINGS GROW During our years of High School Daniel J. McCarthy President John P. Driscoll Vice-President James M. Mahoney Secretary Joseph F. Santo Treasurer The Year Started of the Kenneth O ' Donnell Alves (Kenny) 36 Cross St., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman Vincent James Amoroso (Vinnie) 25 St. Mary St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Basketball 1; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Fireman 1 , v mm , ml ' ,■ , A . P Allan Robert Armstrong (Al) 6 Hurlcroft Ave. ( Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Poster Club 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Varsity Club 3, 4. Boston College Salesman David Walker Armstrong (Dave) 70 Glen St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Campus Store 4; Dance Committee 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Cornell University Engineer John Joseph Barry (Johnno) 167 Sheridan Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Hockey 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. Boston College Teacher Paul Richard Barry (Paul) 9 Lambert St. ( Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Aviator we have grown in our ways. with the Mass Holy Ghost S ' , - ) II B ■ ■ ■ ■ Thomas David Barry (Tom) 1094 Fellsway, Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Track; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Campus Store 4; Hi-Way 4; Varsi¬ ty Club 3, 4; Hi-Lite 4. Boston College Pianist George Harold Belair (Pudge) 20 Otis St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Prefect 4; Poster Club 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3. Boston College Produce Broker miiiMiiwiiiiiaBW ? 1 � .� : ■ S I At first unresponsible and boyishly careless, Emmet Michael Bonner (Mike) 23 Whitman Rd., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman William Francis Brady (Bill) 165 Grant Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2; Track 1; Bas¬ ketball 4; Varsity Club 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Dentist Joseph Chrysostom Breen (Joe) 21 Garfield Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 1, 2; Hi-Way 4; Press Club 1, 2; Athletic Records 2, 3; Dramatics 1. Boston College Teacher Dennis George Brown (Denny) 15 Green St., Stoneham St. Patrick ' s Parish Class Officer 1, 3; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Activity Chairman 3; Boys ' State 3. Holy Cross Teacher Robert Arthur Burns (Bob) 13 Yeomans Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Dram¬ atics 4; Prom Committee 4. Boston University Chiropodist John Joseph Burke (Jack) 8 Elm St., Somerville St. Catherine of Genoa Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 2; Science Fair 4. Northeastern University Radio Engineer G. M. ' s Parade of Progress v Arthur Harry Bush (Art) 15 Duhcn Circle, Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Cheerleader 3; Vaga¬ bonds 4. Boston College Salesman William Francis Butler (Bobo) 85 Grant Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Baseball Mgr. 1, 2; Hi-Lite 1, 2; Press Club 1, 2; So¬ dality 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Foot¬ ball 1; Dramatics 1. Burdett ' s College Salesman Richard Alfred Carbin (Dick) 34 Park St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Track 3; Sodality 3, 4. Boston College Salesman Paul William Cargill (Lefty) 67 Otis St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Baseball 4; Poster Club 4. Boston College Salesman now molded and matured into serious youths Visited Malden Catholic Robert Francis Case (Bob) 117 Prospect Ave., Revere Immaculate Conception Parish Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 3; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. Holy Cross Coach James Andrew Clancy (Jim) 242 East Foster St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of¬ ficer 1. N. E. College of Pharmacy Pharmacist ■ : j ■JjF John Joseph Clark (Jack) 35 Parkdale St., Somerville St. Joseph ' s Parish Hi-Way 4, Class Officer 4; Prom Committee 4; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4. Holy Cross Math Teacher Noisy and impulsive manners were shed Francis James Connors (Frank) 124 Whitner Rd., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Poster Club 4; Track 2; Varsity Club 4. Holy Cross Contractor William Francis Cormier (Fran) 30 Gordon St., Malden Sacred Heart ' s Parish J. V. Football 1; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Merrimack College Salesman Ernest Thomas Cronin (Ernie) 15 Charles St. Place Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Radio Club 2; Class Officer 2, 3; Vaga¬ bonds 4. M. I. T. Television Technician Francis Augustine Cruise (Frank) 56 Browning Rd., Somerville St. Ann s Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Government Anthony A T fred Colucci (Tony) Pines Rd., Billerica Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Merrimack College Dentist We never got less than and in their stead a harmony was developed. James Richard D ' Amelio (leepiej 74 Dexter St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Campus Store 4; Dance Commit¬ tee 4; Hi-Way 4; Vaga¬ bonds 4. Salem Teacher ' s College Teacher John Anthony Derba (Dick) 87 Ramshead Rd., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 2; Press Club 2. Holy Cross Dentist Walter Joseph Dillingham (Dill) 197 Adams St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Dance Committee 4; Vaga¬ bonds 4; Public Speaking 1 . Northeastern University Mechanical Engineer Philip Henry Doherty (Phil) 13 Pine Ave., Reading St. Agnes ' Parish Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of ficer 2. Boston College Professional Baseball an A in this period. hi Walter Michael Dagle (Walt) 11 Ashland St., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Vagabonds 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Teacher Paul Francis Cullen (Cully) 383 Charles St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Reporter John Francis Donovan (Jack) 21 Reynolds Ave., Chelsea Our Lady of Grace Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1; J. V. Basketball 1, 2; J. V. Baseball 1, 2; Hi-Lite 1, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; J. V. Football 1. Holy Cross Sportswriter James John Dorn (Jim) 3 East St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of¬ ficer 1; J. V. Football 1; Track 1, 2. B. C. Law School Lawyer What are we As slowly we grew in age John Paul Downing (Jack) 335 Highland Ave., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Class Officer 1. St. Bonaventure Reporter John Patrick Driscoll (Jack) 44 Montrose St., Somerville St. Catherine ' s Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket¬ ball 3; Track 1, 2, 3; So¬ dality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Var¬ sity Club 3, 4; Gilbert Press Club 1, 2, 3; Debat¬ ing 4; Dramatics 1; Class Officer 3, 4. Holy Cross Lawyer Robert Joseph Duiiy (Bob) 62 Sheridan Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 2; Hockey Mgr. 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. Merrimack College Teacher John Vincent Dunlea (Jack) 47 Walnut St., Everett Immaculate Concepfion Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Campus Store 4. Boston College Teacher Francis Xavier Dunn (Frank) 11 Russell St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama¬ tics 4; Varsity Club 3; Camera Club 2, 3; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 2, 3; Vagabonds 4. Mass. Radio School Television Technician Thomas Edward Dwyer (Tommy) 112 South Border Rd., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Hockey 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; So¬ dality 2, 3, 4; J. V. Foot¬ ball 2. Brown University Astronomer going to do? So also we grew in wisdom. Thomas Patrick Dwyer (Tom) 9 Pearl St., Stoneham St. Patrick ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Class Officer 3. Boston College Doctor John Joseph Farrell (Jack) 44 First St., Medtord St. James ' Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Va¬ gabonds 4. Brown University Salesman Lamond Francis Ferguson (Fergie) 90 Moreland St., Somerville St. Polycarp ' s Parish Sodality 3, 4. Northeastern University Chemical Engineer Francis Leo Finnegan (Frank) 243 Springvale Ave., Everett Our Lady of Grace Parish Dance Committee 4; Cam¬ pus Store 4; Vagabonds 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Northeastern University Salesman tm mi: Each new subject that we studied James Vincent Gaffey (Jim) 38 Dunbar Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Vagabonds 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Electronics Michael Angelo Fioretti (Mike) 31 Whitman St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Vagabonds 4; Poster Club 3, 4, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Radio Club 2. Northeastern University Engineer Robert Alan Flynn (Al) Garden Rd., Billerica St. Mary ' s Parish, Pinehurst Sodality 2, 3, 4; Track 3. Northeastern University Industrial Chemist Richard Joseph Foley (Dick) 66 Lynde St., Melrose St. Marv ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman George Alexander Forster (Pete) 294 Highland Ave., Somerville St. Catherine ' s Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Curry College Federal Bureau Investigator Hurrying home to Patrick Hubert Gaffey (Pat) 38 Dunbar Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Class Officer 4; Prom Com¬ mittee 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Merrimack College Advertising Business ' • contributed to our store of knowledge. Joseph Charles Gardner (Joe) 183 Highland Ave., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish J. V. Football 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1. Georgetown College Teacher Leroy Francis Garrity (Roy) .34 Russell St., Malden immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 4. East Pepperdine College Salesman Lawrence Joseph Gerrior (Larry) 16 Adams St., Arlington St. Agnes ' Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Radio Club 3; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. University of N. H. Teacher Francis Michael Gill (Gilly) 23 Green St., Charlestown St. Mary ' s Parish J. V. Football 1; Dance Com¬ mittee 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Accountant Patrick Joseph Goggin (Pat) 23 Cornwell Ave., Somerville Immaculate Conception Parish Hockey 3, 4; Football 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Debating and Oratory 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Brown Government David Matthew Guinee (Dave) 33 Governors Ave., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Vagabonds 4; Record Poll Committee 4. Boston College Salesman do tomorrow ' s work. 4 h = : Our first fumbling efforts in sports Charles Peter Heft (Hefty) 10 Townsend St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Burdett College Salesman James Paul Holden (Jimmy) 542 Riverside Ave., Medford St. James ' Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Aviator Paul David Horgan (Horgie) 34 Reynolds Ave., Chelsea Our Lady of Grace Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Lowell State Teachers Teacher Alvin Leroy Hynes (Pickles) 11 Appleton St., Melrose St. Marv ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Class Officer 3; Camera Club 2; Hi-Way 3; J. V. Football. Burdett College Accountant After school Mr. O ' Leary, Mr. Hackett, Mr. the next Richard Alvin Guthrie (Dick) 132 Traincroft, Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Debate 3, 4; Oratory 4; Orches¬ tra 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Boy ' s State. Holy Cross Lawyer Gerald Joseph Harvey (Gerry) 477 Medford St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Mgr. 1, 2, 3. Salesman were wisely guided to polished perfection. Cornelius Francis Ives (Connie) 19 Clark St. ( Saugus Blessed Sacrament Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman Richard John Jones (Dick) 194 Sheridan Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama¬ tics 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. Bowdoin College Teacher John Anthony Kelleher (Jack) 28 Dutton St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Track 2, 3; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Cross Country 2, 3; Boys ' State 3. Northeastern University Mechanical Engineer William Joseph Kelley (Red) 31 Malvern St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Lite 1. Northeastern University Engineer Gilligan and Mr. Rice set things right for day. Lawrence John Kelly (Larry) 131 Granite St., Malden S . Joseph ' s Parish Dramatics 4; Dance Com¬ mittee 4. Boston College Salesman James Brendan Keogh (Jimbo) 8 Newhall St., Malden Sacred Heart Parish Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Var¬ sity Club 3, 4; Dance Committee 3; Talent Show 3. Georgetown Criminologist John Henry Lane (Hank§ 101 Sanford St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish J. V. Football 1; Radio Club 3; Physics Club 4; Science Fair 4; Sodality 1, ' z, 1, 4. Boston College Salesman loseph John Launie (Joe) 26 Vernon St., W. Medford St. Raphael ' s Parish Dramatics 4; Track 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Cross Coun¬ try 3; Hi-Lite 2, 3; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Author Ralph David LaVasseur (LaVass) 1098 Fellsway, Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Northeastern University Commercial Aviator John Thomas Lavey (Rock) 41 Porter St., Somerville St. Catherine ' s Parish Football 2, 3, 4; Co-captain 4; Basketball 3; Track 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Holy Cross College Teacher « ■ V.. ' ' v!H , f ■ • [ i ’ _ .. Donald Joseph Kerrigan (Don) 44 Whitman St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Accountant Charles Leonard Kirschner (Charlie) 403 Lebanon St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Hi-Lite 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Physics Club 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Gilbert Press Club 1, 2, 3. M. I. T. Salesman Ni Run! Do not walk Stumbling and unsure of ourselves at our first dance Gradually we built up our confidence for the Prom. James Michael Mahoney (Jim) 30 Hubbard St. ( Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Class Officer 1, 4; Football 4; Dramatics 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Com¬ mittee 4; Prom Commit¬ tee 4; Varsity Club 4. Boston College Salesman to the Metro bus. Alexander Walter MacEachern (Walt) 10 Lowell Circle, Somerville St. Catherine of Genoa Sodality 2, 3, 4; Hi-Way 4; Varsity Club 4; Oratory 3; Vagabonds 4. Mass. College of Pharmacy Pharmacist Edward Joseph Lee (Ed) 71 Wickklow Ave., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Varsity Mgr. 4; Track 3; Track Mgr. 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Burdett College Statistician James Joseph Long (Jim) 11 Charles St. PL, Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Curry College Salesman John Francis Long (Johnny) 11 Charles St. Pi., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Hockey 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman James Thomas Mahan (Jim) 80 Green St., Charlestown St. Francis de Sales Parish Prom Committee 4; Football 4; Class Officer 4; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4. Boston College Teacher Louis Eugene Mahoney (Lou) 248 W. Wyoming Ave., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of¬ ficer 1. M. I. T. Engineer Robert Matthew Maloney (Mai) 389 Charles St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Dance Committee 4; J. V. Football 1; Dramatics 4; Vagabonds 4. Boston College Sanitation Engineer No flat tires By solving these problems of our young lives Charles Sigsbee Martel (Chuck) 20 Powder House Rd., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Hi-Way 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Physics Club 4; Science Fair. Boston College Doctor Bernard Henry McAvoy (Bernie) 24 Saunders St., Medford St. Francis of Assisi Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College C. P. A. John James McCarron (Mac) 77 Swan St., Everett Immaculate Conception Parish Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Dance Commit¬ tee 4; Sodality. Fisher College Cartoonist Daniel James McCarthy (Dan) 29 Harris St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Senior President; Varsity Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Vice President 4; Vaga¬ bonds 4; Sodalitty 1, 2, 3, 4. Yale Salesman we prepared ourselves to face still greater problems. in this group. William John McGaffigan (Bill) 389 Pearl St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Hockey 3, 4; Baseball 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Sodal¬ ity 2, 3, 4; Football 2. Boston College Hockey Coach George Dean McKenzie (Mac) 72 Farragut Ave., Somerville Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Boston College ' Teacher Francis Joseph McLaughlin (Red) 15 Arthur St., Winchester Immaculate Conception Parish Basketball 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; Class Officer 4; Prom Committee 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. Boston College Governmental Inspectorship Peter George Melchiono (Lefty) 23 Kenmere Rd., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Varsity Club 3, 4; Class Of¬ ficer 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Football 1. St. Michael ' s College Reporter ■- John Francis McColgan (Mac) 19 Fifth St., Medford St. James ' Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4. Merrimack College Salesman William F. McDonald (Bill) 9 Lovell St., Somerville St. Clement ' s Parish Class Officer 2; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston College Aviator ft f James Chamberlain Moore (Jim) 11 Crawford St., Malden Sacred Heart ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Foot¬ ball Boston College Teacher Francis Daniel O ' Donnell (Fran) 34 Emerald St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Basketball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Hi- Way 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4. Boston College Accountant V Robert Francis Murphy (Bob) 7 Rose St., Somerville St. Joseph ' s Parish Hi-Lite 1; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Aviator Michael J ohn Nealon (Mike) 11 Folsom Court, Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. N. E. Conservatory of Music Professional Entertainer Richard Lawrence Noonan (Dick) 24 Cass St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Hi-Lite Editor 1, 2, 3, 4; So¬ dality 1, 2, 3, 4; Gilbert Press Club 1, 2, 3. Bentley Accounting School Certified Public Accountant Thus we changed in mind and body James Charles O ' Donnell (Jim) 23 Baker Rd., Everett Our Lady of Grace Parish Football 3; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Vagabonds 4; Dramatics 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Dentist ill .i If LX - v - U i ' Hey Brother, give me a r Paul Theodore Richard (Richie) 22 First St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4; Poster Club William Joseph Reid (Bill) 112 Fern Rd., Medford St. Francis of Assisi Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Northeastern University Mechanical Engineer John Thomas Reboulet (Reb) 32 Ravine Rd., Meiiose St. Mary ' s Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of ficer 3; Varsity Club 3, 4, Hockey 2, 3, 4. Boston College Salesman James Cornelius O ' Neill (Jim) 23 Bow St., Somerville St. Joseph ' s Parish Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dance Com mittee 4. Boston College Accountant Merrimack College Chemist manhood Paul Charles Ruane (Bud) 40 Lambert St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Track 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Radio Club 2. Boston College Teacher Joseph Francis Santo (Joe) 143 West St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Football 3, 4; Track 3; So¬ dality 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4. Prom Committee 4. University of N. H. Lawyer 3 Ivan Ernest Sawyer (Van) 24 Everett St., Somerville Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dance Com¬ mittee 4. Burdett College Salesman David Clement Sweeney (Dave) 43 Dudley St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Class Officer 4; Vagabonds 4; Sodality 4; Prom Com¬ mittee 4; Hi-Lite 2; J. V. Football 1, 2. Boston College Lawyer I XOSSf 1M M ■ S Paul Joseph Shumski (Shum) 526 Winthrop St., West Medford St. Raphael ' s Parish Varsity Football 3, 4; J. V. Footbdll 2; Baseball 2; Basketball 2; Football 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4. Boston University Physiologist John Lawrence Silva (Jake) 16 Prospect St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; J. V. Foot¬ ball 1, 2. Holy Cross Botanist Jerry William Sullivan (Sully) 62 Bennett St., Everett Immaculate Conception Parish Class Officer 3; Track 3. Boston College Aviator Demonstrating that By Harmony, Who ' s sad that Francis Vincent Sweeney (Frank) 22 Wentworth St., Malden Immaculate Conception Parish Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Poster Club 4; Dance Committee 4. Boston College Teacher It | M t t iiaiP Small Things Grow school is over? Walter Henry Weidner (Wally) 12 Lash St., Chelsea Our Lady of Grace Parish Vagabonds 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Lawyer Robert Bernard Winn (Windie) 32 Everett St., Medford St. Francis of Assisi Parish Dramatic 4; Vagabonds 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Boston College Musicion xV Richard J. Toomey (Dick) 35 Rural Ave., Medford St. Joseph ' s Parish Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodal¬ ity 1, 2, 3, 4; Vagabonds 4; Varsity; Class Officer 2 . Boston College Salesman Gerald Aloyisious Twohig (Twig) 49 Whittier St., Melrose St. Mary ' s Parish Oratory, Sodality Tufts College Doctor Robert George Valway (Bob) 96 Otis St., Medford Immaculate Conception Parish Dramatics 3, 4; Poster Club 4; Baseball 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Vagabonds 4. Boston College Federal Bureau Investigator Paul Eugene Testa (Music) 121 Second St., Medford St. James ' Parish Football 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; So¬ dality 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 4; Varsity Club o, 4. Brewster Academy Musician CELEBRATING THE END Top: Committeemen McKenzie, Duffy, and Barry were the ones who got the ball rolling. This was the first Senior Outing and from all indications it will be an annual affair. Catholic High senior girls went along on the outing with M. C. Middle: Hang on, here we go! Bottom: Rain made the skat¬ ing rink a very popular spot. AT CANOBIE LAKE, N. H. Top: Who doesn ' t like the dod¬ gems? Hockey men McGaffi- gan and Reboulet keep in check¬ ing form by this method. Middle: Only skillful skaters can sit comfortably after burning up the rink. Bottom: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the ugliest of us all. Holy Mass and Communion opened the Commencement Day Program. Both had a greater significance than ever before. We felt an interior peace and everyone seemed to be bubbling with enthusiasm. The breakfast that followed was so gay and everyone had a hearty appetite. When we planned it, we thought of it as just another formality. Maybe it is that all realized that it was a breaking-up party of the class of 1950. After today the class associations of our high school days will be but a memory, but this memory will be with us forever. COMMENCEMENT DAY. SUNDAY. JUNE 4. 1950, AT THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, MALDEN, MASS. Father McCarthy, S. J., of the Class of 19- 36 was our commencement speaker. He gave us a tremendous lift. You see, we were just beginning to become conscious of the respon¬ sibility that is to be ours and the severity of it was almost too much to bear so early in life. In marching up to receive our diplomas from Monsignor Fletcher we walked with a strange firmness and dignity — that of men. Benedic¬ tion was a wonderful climax. And then out we marched as our proud parents smiled at us. Outside it was a joyous confusion of hand¬ shakes and congratulations. Finally it was so-long, Brother! Hey Mac, drop me a line. THIS IS IT. WE SEAL OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH A FIRM HANDSHAKE AND A QUAVERING VOICE. WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER CONCORDIA, RES PARVAE CRESCUNT . — ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS — Rt. Rev. John J. Fletcher Rev. Bro. John Edward, C. F. X. 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