Regis College - Mount Regis Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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them through the various buildings and helping them in the choice of courses. Not too much time elapses before the new re- cruits select their buddies who become roommates and life-long friends. With the sound of reveille each morning, the trainees march to Chapel to start the day in the best manner possible. Following this, they proceed to the mess hall for breakfast,- at the completion of which they begin their day of drilling and prepar- ing for the warfare of life. Other selectees riding from nearby towns join those already stationed at Regis and all begin maneuvers. As in the regular Army, abilities are determined by a scholastic aptitude test. Drill for the most part is mental, although physical education through Archery, Basketball, Swimming, and other sports also enters into the program. Before the new buck privates become first-class privates, they must pass courses in World History, American Literature, Logic, a modern language, and a natural science. First Row: V. O ' Toole, C. Paquette, C. Sylvester, T. Sprague, P. McDavitt, M. Terrv. Second Row: D. Gaquin, B. Mc- Mahon, M. Mitchell, B. Toomey, E. Brugman, J. Blackinton. Third Row: D. MacCauley, J. Cuff, M. Russell, C. Chag- non, G. Murray, J. Cleary. Fourth Row: M Taylor, C O ' Connor, M. Cheever, M. Fahev, R. Miller. Fifth Row: T. Parent, R. Leverone, M. Cain, N. Grassotti, M. Wait.

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Freshman Class September of each year brings with its crisp fresh days, falling leaves, and last vestiges of Summer new recruits to Regis — all happy to be in the army of soldiers working for God and country. Repre- senting all sections of the vast United States, new trainees gather from the murmuring forests of the North, from the dreamy warmth of the South, from the snow-capped mountains of the West, and from the stern and rock-bound coast of the Atlantic. Here, rooming together and living in the same College, riding in automobiles, traveling on trains, meeting in class and social gatherings, the new privates have no time for thoughts about the old home town and the folks there. Sergeants selected from the ranks of Juniors take charge of the individual newcomers, introducing them to their Chief Officers and Instructors, guiding OFFICERS Virginia M. O ' Toole President Marguerite A. O ' Donoghue Vice-President Mary K. Lowe Secretary Ruth M. Miller Treasurer First Row: J. Chouinard, A. Cavanaugh, R. Launie, M. Coughlin, F. McFarlane, M. Byrne. Second Row: M. Choquette, G. Despathy, B. Deveney, M. Fitch, M. Keane. Third Row: M. Boyle, E. Welch, K. Arthur, P. O ' Brien, P. Labrecque, H. Connors. Fourth Row: V. Clifford, V. Mulrennan, M. Lyness, M. Wadden, A. Riley, L Patten. Fifth Row: M. Lowe, C. Garrity, K. Johnson, V. Crehan, E. Lux, A. Conway.

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First Row : M. Murphy, H. Cooney, M. L. Hession, E. O’Leary, A. Dubois, C. Hurley. Second Row: H. Murphy, T. Zernitz, J. Gosselm, D. Bolio, T. Hennessey, E. Connolly. Third Row: M. Gardner, M. Hintlian,J. Griffin, M. Hickey, J. Hennebery, P. Mitchell. Fourth Row: S. MacLellan, D. Shea, D. Atanasio, H. McLaughlin, A. Coyle, A. Wade. Fifth Row: M. Como, M. Egan, R. Murphy, E. Galleni, A. Birmingham, R. Dooley. Since soldiers must learn that obedience is one of their important requirements, girls at Regis study their Rule Book, obey the hell system, and attend class regularly. Discipline, however, is tempered with walks on the Campus with its panoramic views of surrounding towns, with strolls to Weston for cokes, interclass athletic meets, dances in the Foyer, lectures in the Auditorium, and long awaited furloughs at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. As the end of the Freshman year draws near, the selectees, now privates first class since Mid-Year Examinations, begin to plan for specialization courses for the coming year. Another set of tests at the end of May when Spring fever is rampant makes Freshmen eligible for another promotion. With the coming of June, all bid goodbye to their buddies and journey to their homes in the various places of the United States for a furlough of three months. Just Making the 4:30 [ 131 ]