Mount St Charles Academy - Excelsior Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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QXCEL, 2 5: Q9 00 VVl'f'C BERNARD BLAIS l58 Central Street lvlanville, R. 1. .A quiet boy from Manvillel This is the description that anybody will give you ot Bernard. Always striving to do his best in studies, he was well repaid tor his name was never missing from the Honor Roll during his tour years' stay at the lvlount. As a relaxation from studies, Bernie has been interested in sports, especially baseball. Everybody knovvs how well he can uphold his point in baseball discussions, No one has ever heard this boy muttering about his bad luck, he takes everything in an optimistic vvay, the reason why we all believe Bernard will succeed in liter h JEAN LOUIS BOLDUC 57 Water Street Waterville, Me. Johnny hails from away up there in Maine. A prize- vvinning and pleasing disposition have made him an indispens- able member ot our graduating class, Without this beam- ing ray ot sunshine, the campus would have often been a dreary spot, Although Johnny has not been a participant in sports, his quarterly papers otten l:ore a 90 plus mark, a probable explanation why he never displayed his wares on the athletic field, As yet he is undecided as to the college he plans to enter, l-le has so tar three, vvith l-loly Cross leading. Whatever college he enters, he will certainly bring honor to his Alma Mater. Good luck, Johnny l 1940

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gXl3ElS Y- I 1' 00 LAURENT B 3l Willow Street Laurent, better known to us timers . He has been with us tainly say that he has been Bill's wit and winning smile classes a pleasant one to be in sity football team and has won his sweater and letter. When not busy with school work, Bill keeps himself occupied with his scouting. As a member of the lndustrial Chemistry Course, he has proved to us his ability as a chemist. We are sure that Bill will be a gain to Ri l. State Best of luck, Bill l ILODEAU as Bill , is one of our old nine years and we can cer- an all-round great fellow . have made everyone of his TVX'f'C Woonsocket, R4 I. He has played on the var- GERARD BIRON 626 Rathbun Street Woonsoclcet, R. l, Presenting jovial and friendly Gerard Biron of the Social section of Woonsocketl Although his scholastic rating did not place him on the Honor Roll, he managed to secure graduation requirements, He was a member of the band for five years and the best cornetist in the group. If you see a white plane circling over Woonsocket, you may assure yourself that it is Gerard piloting it His loyalty to the Mount has been unflinching, His ambition is to become a professional aviator. We wish him the best of success and hope that his parachute is always in good condition. 1940

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EXCEL.. 2 5: 4' 00 'VV1'f'C JAMES BOLTON 28 Plymouth Street New Bedford, Mass, Known affectionately as Jim , he is New Bedford's gift to Mount Saint Charles. A stellar student and a good basket- ball player, he possesses all those traits that endear him to those that know him, l-le personifies the words of the poet who said, Who smiles receives an answering smile. l-lis good naturedness, and witty remarks, are an integral part of the Senior Class, l-le will enter l-loly Cross in the fall and we expect laudable reports from the Dean. l-lappy landings to a zealous worker and a great friend! ELMER BOURGET l Morton Avenue Woonsocket, R. l, ln Elmer we have the perfect specimen of the quiet fel- low, who thinks over the situation from all angles before voicing his opinion. Never has EI been heard to even give the slightest sign of dissatisfaction. l-le has a good word for everyone and is willing to help all. Ohl if only more persons could imitate his calm efficiency! l'm sure that this world would be a better place to live in. Elmer is made of exactly the stuff that is needed to succeed in all undertakings. 16110 -