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

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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

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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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gXl3El, we S'0 W ll aVVl'f'C JAMES TOBIN 69 Highland Road West Somerville, Mass. Presenting James T. Tobin, a graduate of Saint Clement's l-ligh in West Somerville, Mass. James is one ot the boys taking a Post-Graduate course at the Mount. Although he has only been with us a year, he has engraved his name in our mythical hall ot tame by winning Bishop Keough's Trophy. l-lis pleasing personality and manner ot accomplish- ment have won him many friends l-lis popularity is ac- centuated by his sense ot humor, his love of fun, and his devil-may-care attitude. Jim was unable to participate in any varsity sports, but displayed his ability in the various intramural sports. lt is generally agreed that he will be the cause of some political man's rise to power, through his ability to ascend the platform . LEOPOLD TURENNE lO5 Old Main Street Manville, R. I, Every morning we see Leopold coming up the Bernon heights in the Manville school bus. Leo is considered the most handsome boy on the bus. A jolly fellow it there ever was one, he is always ready to joke with his friends. Leo talks to everybody and is friendly to all. Whenever invited to participate in sports this boy was never seen to refuse, for he is a typical American boy. ln studies Leo is really a good worker, he always strives to achieve higher, day after day. The 'best wishes of his teachers and the boys accompany him when he leaves on graduation day. 15510