Portsmouth Abbey School - Raven Yearbook (Portsmouth, RI)

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V l . l During this term the Camera Club began to function. It smembers obtained new equipment and repaired the old, preparing for their exhibition in the Spring. Bob Healy, Fenton Remick, and Fred Switzer were the main contributors. On March 8, the Dramatics Club presented the Pimzer of Penzance, an unqualified successf, Paddy Kennedy had star billing as the Pirate King. One week later were the College Boards, on which so much depended. After six hours of examinations everyone was ready for the Spring Vacation that mercifully started on the following day. On March 51, our last term at Portsmouth began. About a week later our annual retreat took place. This retreat and the Easter services marked the spiritual highlight of our year. Fr. Giles Webster, O.F.M. a Naval Chaplain, was Retreat Master. Next began the hustle and bustle of getting the yearbook printed. The photographers came out to the school and took everybodyis picture. The proofs were of such uniform quality that it was hard to decide which ones to use. The baseball team took advantage of the good weather to start practice early. It looked unimpressive in the first few games but picked up greatly. Captain joe Bizzozero, playing shortstop, led the team at the plate, while Walter O'Hearn was pitching complete games out on the mound. George Hammel and Ed Fitzgerald also held starting berths. After a few weeks of hammering in tapes, the tennis team started competing. It headed for another successful season with Fred Cushing, Ed Santos, and Fenton Remick playing strong games. A few early mishaps hampered the progress of the Boat Club, 'but soon the boys were taking advantage of new boats they had received. Colleges began sending out their acceptances and refusals. All during the day sixth formers would be found running up to the mailroom to find either success or disappointment. But the work did not slacken. We had to finish our two long themes for English besides having to read numerous books. At the Alumni Dinner we saw what we would look like in a few years. It was the planting season and our oak trees started their long existence on Priory ground. The Raven and the Betwerlaoard started competing to see which would furnish the better dinner. Then came the final exams. We had finished our work. On Saturday night the Prom was held, under an almost-full moon. On Sunday, the Sixth Form held its Dinner. The next day the Dramatics Club returned Shakespeare to the stage with the presentation of Richard III. The commencement exercises took place on Tuesday and Portsmouth had twenty-eight more alumni. J. M. l lA. W,

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CLASS WILL. . . 1 joe Bizzozero leaves his glad hand to Joe Taft, and his share of the Bemzefboawi to Danny Childs. Nick Childs just leaves. Spider', Cushing will not leave his address book to anyone, but he concedes his upright posture to Sis,' Kenney. Ding-Ding Dominguez leaves his serious mien to Tom Regalado, and his tie collection to Tiny Boland. Ed Fitzgerald leaves his girlish laughter to Gyde Shephard and his vitamin bottles to D. Sullivan. Bernie Flynn will leave his glasses behind because he cannot remember where he put them. Tom Flynn turns over his friends in the village to Charlie Kickham, and his collection of the works of Fr. Michael Spillaney to the Monastery Library. Perico', Galban leaves his quiet attitude to Bull'l McDonald, and he begrudges his pliers to GagsU Gallagher. George Hammel leaves his ear plugs, pillow, and sleeping pills to Sean Cassedy who looks like he needs a rest. Bob Healy leaves the darkroom to Dick Godfrey, and his used flashbulbs to the Coit Studio. Bill Howenstein leaves his Snowshoes to Cass , and Liz Taylor to anyone who can get her. Paddy Kennedy leaves his dusty typewriter to Dave Robinson, and his unshaven face to Jimmy Lane. Pierre Lavedanis extraordinary profile goes to Pierre Mailloux, and his telephones to Moose Fisher. Mike Mann, we hope, will leave the New York Giants to Sal Maglie and Laraine Day. Mark Mitchell wills his ghosts to Dom Hilary, and his track shoes to George Connell. Al Mooney turns the Raven over to Mike Kenney, and his cynicism on whomso- ever deserves it. jim Murphy holds onto his head, but lets his share of the Bemfevfbomfal go to the dogs. Buckv OyHearn leaves his pails around for Walter Reagan to use, and will give the Barn to anyone who wants it. Edgar Ostendorf leaves some cigarette butts and empty cartons in the Red, but he is unable to leave the biggest part behind. Scrooge Remick would leave his record albums but Mama said nog so he drops his punny ones on john Ryan. Chex Ryan leaves his cosmopolitan style to Tony Rousselot and his checkboard to Fate. l'Jack Santos leaves his electrically heated pueblo to Ed Spence, and his blankets to Jim Hayes. jay Sullivan leaves his knowledge of nurses and soda-jerks to the nurses and soda-jerks. Savage Switzer leaves his imaginary choo-choos to Fweddums Coyle, and his tree huts to Buster O'Neill. Jorge Urrutia leaves Rhode Island gladly, and wills his savoir faire to Dom Aelred. Phil Vicini leaves his still to Mr. Cordero and his eight bucks to the building fund. Mike Adams and Jolly McManus, after witnessing this Last Will and Testa- ment, leave quietly through the back exit. u