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

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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 -

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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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Y QXLEL9 0 '0 W If JAMES BROGIE 222 l.ake Street Brighton, Mass. Smiley is a cheerful happy-go-lucky representative of Boston. For a number of years now his favorite exercise has been to purchase the newspapers at Fontaine's every morning for Bros Elisee. Being an ardent sport fan, his boisterous voice is often raised in defense of his favorite team against the arguments of his opponents. l-le plans to realize his ambitions by enlisting with the United States Marine Corps in September, We are sure he will be a credit to his school and to his country. ROBERT BUCKLEY 570 Canton Street Stoughton, Mass. Everybody knows Robert, the smiling lad from Stoughton, who graced the portals of the Mount for the first time last September. l-le came here to prepare for College. His ever- smiling face and attractive personality have won him nu- merous friends vvherever he has gone. ln intramural sports, he set a fine example of how to take both victory and de- feat. l-lis persistency in endeavor is matched only by his desire to get ahead, l-lis sharp vvit and keen humor have enlivened numerous groups of friends. l-le intends to fur- ther his studies at l-loly Cross, the outstanding Catholic College in the East. 16440