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

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Excflg Y I Q9 00 VVl'f'C WILLIAM RYAN 47 Kindergarten Street Woonsocket, R. l. Red, a fiery, red-headed, treckle-faced lad, is another boy who hails from the North End ot Woonsocket. Although Red was absent often he managed to keep up with his class, We must not forget to mention his best subject pool, Red is a whiz at this game of skill, having de- feated all oncomers. His persistency and interest in studies have been admired by all. In Intramural sports, Red shines as a basketball player. The reason tor his popularity isthe ever jovial mood and nice manners he displays. We think you'll go places and we're rooting tor you Red JOHN SANTANNA Black Plain Road Slatersville, R. I. Jackie is probably the best-known student in the school. I-Ie has a great personality. For tour years, he has been one of the best speakers in both French and English debating. I-Ie is also known for his iitterbug dances. I-Ie has always attained good marks in school. I-Iis ambition is to be the leader ot a swing band where we are sure he will acquire tame, money, and friends, Good luck, Jack, we are all behind you. 1940

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EXUEl. t 51 0 0 0 ' JEAN PLANTE Branch Avenue Woonsocket, R. l. Seventeen years ago, fate placed upon this earth a happy- go-lucky fellow, who was fortunately destined to be one of the members of our class, Johnny, whose motto seems to be, Take it easy, seldom takes things seriously, and manages to get by well in exams, l-lowever, don't get the impression that 'fJohnny is lazy for we, with our own eyes, have seen him travel in a hurry, l-lis best subjects are Arithmetic and Bookkeeping. Although Johnny has not decided which field he will enter, we are sure he will succeed. JAMES ROGERS 47 Briggs Street New Bedford, Mass. Meet Jimmy who was voted the friendliest boy in the school. l-lis jovial nature, ever-present smile, and delightful disposition have won the hearts of all those who came in contact with him. l-le has been an outstanding honor roll student who has averaged over 902, during his stay among us. Jimmy is also an outstanding basketball player whose quick-thinking and accurate shooting have won many a game for his team, l-lis assiduous work and his dignified mien will be great assets to him in any field of business, This young man will be given as an example to hundreds of others for his fine spirit, constant work, and excellent be- havior. 196210

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xcf, ati 151 K 0 VVX'f'C NORMAND TANCRELLE 8 Germain Street Worcester, Mass. lf you notice an airplane flying between Worcester and Woonsocket in future years, don't be surprised to spot Norm Tancrelle in the pilot's seat. Normie was the outstanding draftsman in Brother Vital's mechanical drawing class. In the field of sports Norm shone as center on the famous championship hockey team and was noted for his rough and ready style of play. Never in a hurry, he was usually slow but sure. Tanc has served as an .altar boy since grammar school days. We hate to say goodbye to such a jolly, good-natured friend, and we hope that Parks Air School will appreciate him as much as we have, ROLAN D Tl-l EROUX l47 Harrison Avenue Woonsocket, R. ll Meet the brains of the Commercial course. Roland has the distinction of being first of his class for the four years of high school. l-le has also led the whole school in marks many times. A typewriting mark which has stood for four- teen years was broken this year by Roland when he attained the extraordinary average of 82 words per minute in a ten- minute test. Cheerfulness, brilliancy, and friendliness are only a few of his many qualities. Roland is tops with all his classmates. After graduation, he hopes to work in his father's office. l-lere's wishing you plenty of luck, Roland! A1940