Monsignor Coyle High School - Review Yearbook (Taunton, MA)

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EDWARD j. HARRAGHY ln listing the brilliant scholars of this year's graduating class, we have no difficulty in finding a ready place for Ed, since he ranges very near the top. Throughout his stay here, his name appeared consistently on the activities list. This year he demonstrated his forensic ability when he took second honors in the school oratorical contest. Though not an outstanding athlete, he gave his all in trying for the football team. He leaves to the school an example which every remaining student might well emulate. May his future enterprises be blessed with success. l GEORGE REILLY The genial Major never found it difficult to secure friends either in or outside the school. Seemingly. he always had the crowd with him-whether he was flipping miraculous shots into the basket, or just performing in a bit of a skit for the lads around. Major took part in a number of the school activi- ties: in football he worked as a linesman, performed well as a center in basketball, and romped in the outfield for the baseball nine. George may return to Coyle next year to further his studies. JAMES V. TONER Fleet of foot, facile of hand, and prolific of mind: that's james V. Toner, Attleboro's contribution to Coyle High. His speed and deception on the football team gained him the rather appropriate cognomen. Buzz . Buzz also starred on the baseball team, doing a creditable job in the field, and excelling at bat. Off the athletic field jim is not wanting in skill, for with a pen or pencil he can do a sketch that would do justice to some professionals. ln the classroom Jim ranked with the best. Holy Cross is Toner's objective for next September. , . ADAM YURGUTIS The old adage, silence is golden , has its personification in staunch Adam: if our first male parent maintained as strict a guard over his tongue as does this twentieth century name- sake, then it's no wonder he lived some nine-hundred years. Our Adam's personality and manner speak far louder and more eloquently than any words can express. Adam, for the most part kept out of extracurricular affairs: however, he did lend the orchestra some support by his trumpet-playing. With his diploma securely tucked under his arm, Adam will trek back to his old farmstead where he intends carrying on the paternal tradition. Page nine

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' 2 'V A' X 1 Y 3 X f, Nx..,1 4- - .x li I . w .1 J Page eight HERMAN J. BISSONNETTE Herman is one of North Dighton's outstanding gifts to the Senior Class. He is, without doubt, the quietest boy leaving Coyle this year. It is a well known fact that a pleasant, re- tiring young fellow is always an asset to any organizationg this may account for Bizz's popularity around the school. While he did not engage in any major activities at school, he aided the Senior Class to win the inter-class title in basket- ball. The Fates have not made known what Herman's future will be. Bon chance, Herman! Our best wishes go with you. JOSEPH A. BIRD Joe is the foremost humorist in the Senior Class. He is always ready with a gag or pun for every occasion, and the manner in which he puts it over brings forth hilarious outbursts from those present. However, Joe is also athletically inclined, as his two successful years of varsity basketball well attestg his pass-snatching in football is very well known, especially among Coyle opponents. Joe's spirit of good cheer, his amiability, together with a penchant for making tin cans talk, will be sorely missed on the campus next year. JAMES J. GORMAN Jim is the tall, dark, handsome member of the Senior Class. He hails from Bridgewater where he attended the public high school for two years. Jim tops the list of mound artists on the Coyle nine this year: he also helped out the cause in both basketball and football. The school orchestra profits by Jim's abilities in things musicalg he handles a piano with some dexterity, and can pipe a mean note on a bass horn. If the crystal ball is not telling us weird tales, Jim will be piping a high note at Holy Cross College a year hence. CHARLES F. MCKENNY Chuck is, without doubt, one of the most popular fellows at Coyle. Having a ready smile, and the ability to get along with everyone, this carefree fellow is known as an actor, stu- dent, and all around good sport. Chuck was the most outstanding actor in the Dramatic Club during the past two years. Although not a participant in any sport, Charley gave his full support to all of them in a tangible way by his vigorous cheerleading. Nothing definite has been released concern- ing his immediate future. Photography is his hobby.

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E 'V f 1 Page len . EDWARD J. DONNELLY The outstanding social lion of the year: Ned Donnelly. If ogles and glances were a criterion of fame, then Ned would sit high atop the pinnacle of Coyle's Hall. As a member of the football and basketball forces, Ned contributed much to any success that may have accrued to them during the last two years. His size, alone, prevented him from attaining absolute stardom. As associate editor on the Review he maintained a good standard of ability in his column: Hall of Fame. just now it is not known just where Ned intends taking up his career. JOSEPH F. lVlcAi.ooN joe belongs to the group of quiet lads of which the Senior Class seems to have an unusual number: however, his paucity of words is not indicative of indolence. On the contrary, besides being an excellent scholar and orator. he adds inter-class basketball. acting, and plenty of school spirit to his long list of achievements. Joe is one of the student athletic mana- gers, and in that capacity demonstrates in a tangible way what Coyle spirit means. To show in some way their appreciation for his work, both as a student and as a gentleman, his class conferred on him the honor of Commencement orator. The future still holds secrets for joe. BERNARD F1TzPATR1cK Fitz is the Class's most promising litterateur. His unusual ability as a sports writer has rendered him the position of sports editor for the Coyle publication. In like capacity is he employed by the local newspaper. The Senior class en- trusts him with whatever monies it might have by having him act as class treasurer. If everything turns out according to his present plans, Fitz will make his September hejira either to Notre Dame. or Annapolis Academy. As Class Valedic- torian he should have many interesting things to say. WILLIAM C. MCKENNY The herring will repeat their gymnastics all over again up at East Taunton when native son, Willie comes marching home with a high school diploma. Though not at all interested in setting the world afire, Bill nevertheless derives a huge amount of pleasure from life: his stay at Coyle in no way prevented this propensity, for Bill could smile even on a rainy day in Taunton. just where Bill intends striking out for after he unloads his diploma at East Taunton is not yet certain. We suspect that many a despairing motorist will pay tribute to him at the lVlcKenny garage in East Taunton.