St Francis College - Motus Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1950 volume:

LIBRIS PROPERTY OF EDITORIAL STAFF Gerard Bonenfant. Editoroovcoco'ooonollO'vucatonoocon'ooooIII010 Sport EditorouoootooOlololc'clcoo'l-ooooololIIHenry Biallraiso z erSIIQOOOOODIO1IIIIOOOIQIIOQOOIODona-ld DuplesSiS. Business hanag Norman Therriault. Treasurer.....................................Raymond Simoneau. ArtisttcuclloaoonOIOICcoIllnllloIncuvtvnlcoucaErneSt Query. We especially thank Rev. Fr. Kevin Kidd,O.F.M., and Mr.Ernest Therrien for their help and advice; our sincere thanks also to Rev. Fr. Ange-Marie Portelance O.F.M., for having composed the music for our class song. We extend our sincerest thanks to George St. Laurent, our typist; and Roland Ouellette for his unending tirelessness. Essef was edited by the graduating class of 1950 and was pub- lished in conjunction with Yearbook House, Kansas-City, Mo. ARTICLES AND AUTHORS. Faculty CollegianS....................................Gerard Bonenfant. Senior Picture Write Up.......................Norman Therriault. Class Motto...................................James Durant. Class Flower..................................Leopold Nicknair. StatisticsIODQOl.0......COIOOOOOOOICIIOOIOCI.lDonald DuplessisO Henry Maurais. Gerard Bonenfant. Class HistoryolI'DOQOQOOOOOOOCOODIJ1.000.000!.AldegeYergeaui Class Willi.IODOOOOIQOOOOOOOOOO.O0OOOOOOCOlnniDonaJ-d DuplessisO Juniors.......................................Roger Rondeau. Sophomores Baseball......................................Henry Maurais. FreShmenOOIOlldlllilOIOOIIOOCOOIOCOCOOOOOOIOOCAurj-el Daigle' FootballIOO'OIOOOIIOIIOIIOO'DIOIOOOIOOCOCCOO'OLeoMorrissette0 Hockey Cercle Francais Calisthenics V................................Raymond Simoneau. Basketball........ ...l '..I'O'II.CIC..I'.Albert Fortiern Dramatics.................,...................George DesRoberts. Glee CluQ.....................................Ernest Query. Class Song....................................Marshall Bean. w; nui$l fat H Danmmm REV. LUKE CHABOT GUARDIAN Father Luke has been at St.Francis for nine years. Since 1948 he has been Guardian of the Friary. His smile and great sense of humor have brought him much admiration. He will be remembered by all of us for his friendliness and for his desire to help any one at any time. Anmmsmmm REV. G UILLAUME LAVALLEE FQEKZTTDFI Few. Er.Guillaume has been directing the students at St. Francis for five years. His weekly conferences were always appreciated by the stu- dent body who derived much good from them. His enlightened guidance , we know, will long continue to guide the men of this class through the difficulties of life. K F4 J'mMLuuaquuz o: W- REV. KEVIN KIDD PRINCIPAL Late in September, Rev.Fr. Kevin came to us, from the Franciscan Study House in To- ronto where he had been superi- or these last years. The students took to Father Kevin with enthusiasm.His keen mind, calm disposition and ree markable kindness have endeav- ed him to all the students.The Seniors are especially privi- ledged to have him for their Year Book advisor who Eatultg Rev. Fr. Guillaume Lava11 e 0.F.M. Rector Professor of College French. Rev. Fr. Kevin Kidd 0.F.M. Principal Professor of History, Religion, English. Rev. Fr. A1d e Cot 0.F.M. Prefect Professor of Algebra, Religion. Rev. Fr. Serge Lefebvre 0.F.M. Asst. Prefect Professor of French. Rev. Fr. Jean Marie Benoit 0.F.M. Professor of Religion, College Greek and Latin. Rev. Fr. AthanasiusLedoux 0.F.M. Professor of College English, History, Religion. Rev. Fr. Ange Marie Portelance 0.F.M. Professor of Music. Rev. Fr. Norman Thibodeau 0.F.M. Prefessor of Latin, Religion. Rev. Fr. Camille Chasse 0.F.M. Professor of French. Mr. Reginald Chenard Professor of Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra. Mr. Ernest Therrien Professor of History, English. mHiiw$'HgalaVE$w xiii$511 1 g; gng C1 ' ' Ma fit 153312933 11';- mfmgm .- - $13-1. -'i?u Neil . : lvraa :La- 9 i 1 ' 3 H . 1' : . 'w r x . ,: 4 V'v : .- : .t , 1: $5.33th nkmamwk A: 11,1117? 1 I. .lfgru easfuiw :1-jr 4 211' avg???- 10? 1910$?;g YEAR BOOK STAFF. Left to right sitting; G. St Laurent, G. Bonenfant, Fr.Kevin R. Simoneau, H. Maurais. Left to right standing; D. Duplessis, E. Query, N. Therriault. CLASS OFFICERS. GEORGE DESROBERTS GERARD BONENFANT RAYMOND SIMONEAU SECRETARY PRESIDENT TREASURER n M M VINCENT AUDIBERT Fort Kent, Me. Treasurer 1; Football 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4 ; BaSeball 2, 3, 4. Good athlete...shy...enthusiastic worker ... refered to as glamour boy . AURELE DAIGLE ST. AGATHA, ME. Incessant smile...mischievous look...fun lov- ing.;.spec1alizes 1n pranks and jokes...k1nd- hearted. MARSHALL BEAN SACO, ME. Transfer from Thornton Academy; Dramatics 3, 4; Vigilant Staff 3; Assistant Editor 4. Charming...we11 dressed...pleasant... clever essayist...w111 pursue a Journalistic career. GERARD BONENFANT SUNCOOK, N. H. President 1, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; Dramat- ics 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; 0r- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Editor. Tireless worker...natura1 leader ..business man...practical...a reserved gentleman. iGEORGE DESROBERTS BIDDEFORD, ME. 4 Dramatics 3, 4; Public Speaking 3, 4; Editor 1 of Troubadour 4; Vigilant staff 3; Chroni- cler of Troubadour 3; Treasurer 3; Secretary 4; French Club 3; Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4. Steady worker...eloquent orator...talkative... lover of fun and conspicuous extravagance ... poor man's Lone Ranger . 'ROBERT DOUCETTE FORT KENT, ME. Transfer from Fort Kent High School where act 1ve 1n skiing, football, and Winter Carnival events. Talented artist...humorous...no Special love for study...1nvent1ve. DONALD DUPLESSIS OLD TOWN, ME. -Transfer from Assumption High School;Football 43 Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Yearbook 8 eff. Small of stature...capable in most sports ... dependable...cooperative...she writes hinimany letters. JAMES DURANT MILFORD, N. H. Transfer from Milton High School;Dramat1cs 4. Ambitious...optimistic...ardent Republican... at school,a busy worker...supposed illustrious ancestors Ir 1 V A ,, . F- 11:395-139., .. air LL21; 51'. g 1i ' 1...; . W m ... an .1! f, . - ALBERT FORTIER RUMFORD, ME. Transfer from Assumption High School;Football 3,4; Basketball 3, 4; Stopa 3. Friendly and condescending...reserved and se- rene...possesses great athletic prowess. ROGER LIBERGE CANAAN, VT. Transfer from Sherbrooke where active in base- ball and basketball. A gentleman scholar...quiet...good natured... an ideal classmate. ROLAND MADORE LEWISTON, ME. Transfer from Lewiston High School;Glee Club. Reserved...serious...romantic...amateur post- master...served three years in the United States Mhrines. HENRY MAURAIS CHISHOLM, ME. Treasurer 2; Vice-President 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Yearbook Staff. Specializes in dry humour...ta11,good mannered; ...sells Grow-Tall Liniment ...ardent baseball ,player. LEOPOLD NICKNAIR Hockey 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 3, 4. Quiet and studious...lover of sports...a loyal friend...a high ranking Senior. ERNEST QUERY Transfer from St. Charles, Sherbrooke; French Club 3, 4; Football 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Year- book artist. Gifted artist...cheerful disposition...reservs ed...a true gentleman always. LEO MORISSETTE SOUTH NORWARK, CONN. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Hockey 3, 4 ; Baseball 3, 4; Dramatics 4. Couragious...honest...self-confident...admit- tediz a connoisseur...prolific letter writer to. ppy. EAGLE LAKE, ME. FERNAND PICHETTE MANCHESTER, N. H. Transfer from St. Charles, Sherbrooke; French Club; Public Speaking 1. Couteous and soc1a1...popular...Jovial...eager to p1ease...author of many Jokes. AUGUSTA, ME. 1 hr 437 1 -p . dd . : ROGER RONDEAU WOONSOCKET, R. I. Transfer from St. Ann; Basketball 4. Versatile...Polite.. unOthUSive...lover of novels...ready to please. NORMAN THERRIAU'LT CLAREMONT, N. H. i Football 2, 3, 4; Class secretary 2; Basket- ball 3; Baseball 4; Yearbook Staff. Enjoys reading Wordsworth...gent1e disposition? ...steady worker...practical...dut1ful...con- genial. RAYMOND SIMONEAU SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Sea Scouts 2, 3, 4;Dramat- ics 2; Public Speaking 3; French Clubl4;FOot- ball 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4;Treasurer 4. Leading French student...winner in several French contests...whimsical...easy-going .... kind. ALDEGE YERGEAU NORTH DARTMOUTH, MASS. Loquacious...excellent sport debater...Char - itable...assistant infirmarian...handy when you need him. J.l I I1. I f..- .ml'z: l ll1'i. 1 e are 155ving ypu15b-dayL I He5rts are filled with sadjfss For far aw5y 5e'lL stray. hwk' Lqur happy ye5rs w5' ve spenm her Our woxk was not in vainw 11' 1' Life is what we make it,; V1053 without a gaini 3 , 1. 5A J6 wig? ytgu weil,st. Francrf$ 15551 your future years 5 Guo Sn-ed us now with smiles', . 3114:; m. 3H D139! p5. -u .x QIlaaa mum: The fountain from which we derive our strength is the Joy of the Lord, the exhilaration of our spirit.Many times we shall meet with adversities; however we must not despair. Deriving our 1m- petus from the Joy of the Lord, we are enabled to rise up over these impediments and proceed on our royal road to the kingdom. We are going out into a world of adversities.Naturally, we shall encounter the ups and downs of life. Nevertheless, with courage in our enlivened spirits,we shall not be overcome by in- auspicious conditions. Robert Bruce tRobert the Devili,King of Scotland, learned to remain steadfast in hope from the example of an industrious spi- der.Let us learn to overcome adversities and not to despair from the example of NehemiaS; for as pilgrims in this mundane Sphergit is inevitable that we encounter them; we must only right on to the Kingdom. James Durant. t nificance of strength, both moral and physical,and of purity re- ' minds us always to remain strong and pure in order that we be able to combat whatever adversity comes our way. St. Joan of Arc, France's bravest woman who led the French w, to several great victories, is an example of how one can possess w marvellous strength yet remain pure. The lily was her symbol. As it St. Joan fought, let's go out in life and fight our way through i and although it may be hard at times let our soul remain un- changeable. Louis IX of France, one of the greatest kings the world has seen, bears the title of Saint. Like Joan of Arc he was a bold man and very brave indeed. His purity of soul gained him the title of Saint,whilst his strength gave him the throne of France. May we imitate Louis 1X by not letting our strength demolish mu mmiun For the remainder of our life may we never forget the sig- nificance of the lily. Let us always strive for strength and pu- rity. Leopold Nicknair d? grit? gamma. 5-75- V +3HG$213 55-41;: ' .136 ,erE J 30 VIII! :ff-I I .hereiurs, 23v; mm am 3: midawu I.- ' 3.? H? -Vf: The beginning of school days in autumn in 46 was a new chapter in our lives. Here we were 36 greenhorns from all parts of New England facing a completely new way of Life. Unknown to us there was a future which is now the past.Were we to stay here four years at St. Francis under the guidance of the Franciscan Fathers? Then that was the question. Now here's the answer. Freshman Year. During the first few weeks here at school many of us felt for the first time in our lives the meaning of the words homesick and loneliness .But with determined minds we settled down to school life and let time heal our wounds of separation from our parents. Our first retreat was held during the three days preceding the feast of St. Francis of Assisi October 4. In those days the meaning of prayers and how we need them meant little to us. But after four years we realized what a mistake it was not to be se- rious during our annual retreat. In sports we were overpowered by the upper classmen.This was due to lack of skill and experience. But the teams did not lack the Spirit and initiative which would bring us glory in the fu- ture years. Under the direction of Charles Keenan we published a class paper The Mid-Centurian which showed the literary tal- ents of the class. Sophomore Year. Fifteen members of the Freshman class survived the purge which was conducted at St. Francis during the summer months. We were Joined by Donald Duplessis of Old Town, Me; Paul Gelinas, Biddeford, Me; Roger Rondeau, Woonsocket, R.I., and Norman Therriault, Claremont, N.H. Charles Keenan was elected President and Gerard Bonenfant, Vice-President, Treasurer Henry Maurais and Secretary Norman Therriault were swept into office thus rounding out the class officers. In the early part of October a forest fire was raging throuQI Southern York County. Many students from St. Francis, sacrificed their studies and leisure time, to put out the blaze. Aroused from a deep slumber at three A.M. the wise fools did not hesi- tate to answer the call for help as the fire threatened to burn the house across the road. Thus for the first time the petits ,were a help instead of a bother. After the snow had melted and spring fever had struck every- body, a new athletic field was laid out encircled by a quarter mile track. This was completed for the fall session of forty- eight. Junior Year. September fourteenth found eighteen juniors getting acquaint- ed with their third year books and professors. We welcomed five newcomers namely: Francis Duguay from Bay State, Albert Fortier and Roland Gaudin from Rumford, Maine and Robert Doucette re- turned after a year of absence. Ernest Query of Augusta, Maine joined us after the first semester. Gerard Bonenfant was re- turned into office as president and Henry Maurais was promoted to the vice-presidency. George Des Roberts and Paul Gelinas were elected Treasurer and Secretary respectively. The annual Mardi-Gras party was a success as we were host to the faculty members and to the student body. The committee drew up the plans for the successful evening. The decorations were put up by members of the class under the supervision of Gerard Bonenfant. Thus our third year at St. Francis passed into memory. Senior Year. Fifteen Juniors returned to the portals of St. Francis where they were joined by five new members, James Durant, Milford,N.H. Roland Madore, Lewiston, Me., and Marshall Bean, a day student from Saco, Maine. Fernand Pichette who hails from Manchester,N.H. joined us after the Thanksgiving holiday and Roger Liberge Ca- naan,Vermont, who was taken into our fold after the Christmas re- cess. These combined will give you the illustrious graduates of l O. 95 At our first class meeting, Gerard Bonenfant was elected and duly sworn into office as our president. Vice-president Clement Thibodeau, Treasurer Raymond Simoneau and Secretary George Des Roberts were elected to assist the President in his functions. The initiation, which we had longed for during our four years here, finally came. The committee which was composed of George Des Roberts, Donald Duplessis and Norman Therriault, drew up the trules for this Freshmen initiation. . As in customary, the class officers became the Essef staff. Gerard Bonenfant, editor; Clement Thibodeau Assistant editor,Hen- ry Maurais, sports editorand Raymond Simoneau assistant sports editor. Norman Therriault and Donald Duplessis, circulation man- agers. The artist of the class who is also on the year book staff is Ernest Query. George St Laurent, our typist, is a member of the Junior class. Aldege Yergeau V 22 lyt! a. Wis -72 1.. waaasf Wife c1113 CEesfamenfm We, the Seniors of St. Francis High School, on this eleventh day of June in the year of Our Lord, 1950,being of sane mind and sound body do here by bequeath our humble earthly possessions to our successors, the Juniors. Firstly, we sincerely thank our professors for their undying perseverance and we resolve that the truths which they taught have not been taught in vain. I To Richard Gannam, the noise of the Junior Class, Aldege Yergeau leaves his inexorable garrulousness. II To Dudley Bouchard, Henry Maurais bequeathes his love for the female sex. III To Henry Blais, Auriel Daigle and Marshall Bean give their contagious smiles. IV To Fernand Lavallee, James Durant leaves his complete love for and submission to the Republican Party. V To Roger Doiron, Leo Morrissette gives his famous saying That's nothing . VI To Robert Poncin, Norman Therriault bequeathes his ability to succeed, despite his haughty disdain for and indifference to school books. VII To Alfred Marin, Leopold Nicknair passes on his quiet dignity. VIII To Henry Cournoyer, Albert Fortier and Raymond Simoneau generously bequeath their ability to strenthen the weaker sex. IX To George St. Laurent, Gerard Bonenfant leaves his vocal achievements. . - .. P - -. .-... 1.1. b. u. I w....v.l,gff25..; 2-,: nin- y. , in. c...mf.'.n4a.. -3 X To Norman Levesque, Vincent Audibert passes on his brown- nosing capabilities. XI To Valere Gagnon, Fernand Pichette and Roger Liberge leave h their noted expression, C'est hvident . XII To Roland Couture, Roland Madore and Robert Doucette gen- erously leave their love for the Latin lan uage. XIII To Arthur Barry , Roger Rondeau gives his ovial remarks and relentless smile. XIV To George Ouellette, George DesBoberts bequeathes his hack- neyed arguments. . XV To Jacques Brissart, Ernest Query passes on his perservering initiative. XVI To Philip Paquet Donald Duplessis generously leaves his Metaphysical Wi$. iEd.note.i Having equally divided our possessions we heartily wish the Juniors our bestof success in the years to come. 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Marcil, R. Comtois, V. Poulin,A. Anstissy R. Hubert, A. Martin, C. Bourassa. Middle row, left to right; R. Durocher, R. Ouellette, ?.Barrg V. Gilbert, P. Choquette, R. Jolin, L. Savoie. First row, left to right; A, Giroux, M. Chouinard, R.Lagace, L. Durant, L. Pelletier. anllegiann St. Francis Junior COllege section is proud of its most ex- traordinary student body. The professors think they are very quiet and most studious. Their style of class government is very different from that of the High School. Instead of having a class president they e- lect a selectman whenever needed. As we explore the Collegians' classes we find some rare tal- ent. Peter Barry, man of much initiative and innumerable accom- plishments, won brilliant public speaking honors for St. Francis. The now very popular and successful Cercle Frangais owes its life and rare progress to the know-how and zeal of Leo Paul Savoie . Henry Marcil and Andre Giroux spend hours emulating Caruso.Valmont Gilbert and Raymond Lagacee iardent Lacordaires i excell as sac- iristans. Raymond Jolin expatiates eloquently on Shakespeare with a slight Dolanesque inflection. Paul Choquette has long been the undisputed class maestro at the piano. Coach Donald L'Heureux is a first year man. He has done an excellent job coaching football, basketball and baseball. As a coach he has a very promising future Judging from his performance here at St. Francis. They are a very resourceful group, always ready to co-operate in organizing parties and intermural games. Team work and good Spirit make of them a harmonious and in- spiring class. Gerard Bonenfant .. m. .. u a J unlu- J Iwm ....un. rmy: v.1. .Iunlh. a wan. d...- . PHOTO bl PduL GOUPIL Back row, left to right; H. Marcil, R. Comtois, V. Poulin,A. Anstiss3 R. Hubert, A. Martin, C. Bourassa. Middle row, left to right; R. Durocher, R. Ouellette, P.Barrx V. Gilbert, P. Choquette, R. Jolin, L. Savoie. First row, left to right; A, Giroux, M. Chouinard, R.Lagace, L. Durant, L. Pelletier. Olnllegianu St. Francis Junior COllege section is proud of its most ex- traordinary student body. The professors think they are very quiet and most studious. Their style of class government is very different from that of the High School. Instead of having a class president they e- lect a selectman whenever needed. As we explore the Collegians' classes we find some rare tal- ent. Peter Barry, man of much initiative and innumerable accom- plishments, won brilliant public speaking honors for St. Francis. The now very popular and successful Cercle Frangais owes its life and rare progress to the know-how and zeal of Leo Paul Savoie . Henry Marcil and Andre Giroux spend hours emulating Caruso.Va1mont Gilbert and Raymond Lagacee iardent Lacordaires i excell as sac- iristans. Raymond Jolin expatiates eloquently on Shakespeare with a slight Dolanesque inflection. Paul Choquette has long been the undisputed class maestro at the piano. Coach Donald L'Heureux is a first year man. He has done an excellent Job coaching football, basketball and baseball. As a coach he has a very promising future judging from his performance here at St. Francis. They are a very resourceful group, always ready to co-operate in organizing parties and intermural games. Team work and good Spirit make of them a harmonious and in- spiring class. Gerard Bonenfant , MACH ?- $19M 1'? $f$v3 . .4 ,r7.. .,.- A-v ' .521 , JUNIORS .quitez. H. 1m ! 1pNil-n3 :f 11 I'll. PHOTO bj Paul. GoupIL Back,row, left to right; G. St Laurent,H.Cournoyer,R.Poncin, N. Levesque, D. Bouchard, P. Paquet, R. Couture,J. Brissart, Front row, left to right; G. Ouellette, V. Gagnon, R. Doiron, R. Gannam, H. Blais, F. Lavellee, A. Barry. ' Juniors The class of 1951, which is composed of 16 members, is very active in all events. Its members selected Fernand Lavallee as president, Arthur Barry' vice-president, George St Laurent se- cretary and Roland Couture treasurer. In football the Juniors constitute one third of the whole team: Roger Doiron quarterbaeg Henry Cournoyer right half-back , Jaques Brissart guard and Roland Couture end, were on the first string varsity while Arthur Barryg quarterback Alfred Marin end, ormand Levesque half-back, Phillip Paquet, fullback and Robert goncin, tackle, aid thus share as substitutes. Besides taking an active part in Sports, there are also many who find time to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Glee Club, the orchestra, the Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts. In baseball, they are also purty good . With their great Spin it and teamwork, they make up an ideal team. Basketball also finds many of its great players among the Juniors. The Juniors, however, seem to have a special liking for hock- ey. There is good material for varsity hockey amongst them. As in the past years the Juniors sponsored the Mardi-Gras park ty. It is held annually at St. Francis and this year was a great succeSS. This was due to the fact that the boys worked hand in hand to make it the success of the year. We wish them our con- gratulations and the best of everything in the coming years. Roger Rondeau - ME .1 1'? Lam; win 54.; c;:-::3;w-m- M1 : 3.153133 v . .i .,i.'?4'rzi$.i arming ' ' ' 36445; F H I .1 5 :3 . 3mg 0'11: W.- f Vii 'J ;, t. 3 PHOTO by Paul. 0013!! Back row, left to right; A. Jacques, J.Mac Menus, G. Lambert, G. Bandville, A. O'Rourke. J.P. Bouchard, G. Rodrique,R.Breton, Middle row, left to right; C. Soucie, G. Lapointe, H. St Amand, R. Valade, L. Bouchard, G. Nantel, A. Marin. First row, left to right;R.Guerrette, L. Collins, R. Lamirande, D. Dupuis, D. Lagacee, M. Methot, G. Michaud. B'nphnmnre Realizing the value of time,the Sophomores began to work-im- mediately. They have met this year with the same subjects which they had in their freshmen year.Even if they have a headache af- ter a hard day's work, they believe that success is acquired through work alone. , During the first week of school, Gary Michaud was elected president for a second term. With the assistance of vice-presi- dent Gerard Nantel, Secretary Carrol Saucie and Treasurer Alfred Jacques. Gary expects to have another successful year as chief executive. Football found many fine prospects among the Sophomores. Richard Corriveau tGi,Alfred Jaques tGi, Jean Paul Bouchard tGi, Jaques Bilodeau tTi, and Harvey St-Amand tEi have demonstrated their ability in the line while Roland Breton tH.B.D,has proven to be very promising wing back for the coming years . Rene Valade and Robert Lamirande also have done a great work as field managers. The Sophomores have also given a few great contestants in basketball. Carrol Soucie, Leslie Bouchard, Richard Corriveau, Robert Lamirande and James Mc Manus hope to fill in the empty spots left by last year's players. Do not be surprised if these boys become stars of the future St. Francis basketball quintet. Henry Maurais p 1' u'l' I: II I n ! v 1 fnasuMEN Prinm m, ihrm Back row, left to right; G. Fleuris, J. Fortier, J. O'Neil, R. Fongemie, G. Parent. Middle row, left to right; A. Poulin, R. Belanger,P. Con- nelly, G. Poulin, , Sirois, W. Martin, W. Laverdiere. First row,left to right; A. Breton, J. Paradis, B. Bouchard, J. Lagassie, A, Corrao. erhmen Twenty-eight new faces were seen this year in High School at Saint Francis,and twenty-two were freshmen.0nly one of the fresh- man class is gone. The freshmen elected their officers as follows: President; Wilfrid Martin Vice-President; Gerard Parent Secretary; Bertrand Bouchard Treasurer; Gerald Fleury. The class of 53 gave, to the St. Francis football team, four of their classmates. They are: Richard Fongemie , center , Richard Ferdinando,halfback, James Paradis,tackle. Unfortunately Wilfrid Laverdiere broke his left shoulder-joint at the begin- ning of the season. Among their basketball stars are: Wilfrid Martin, Richard Ferdinando, Wilfrid Laverdiere and Gerald Fleury. Among the outstanding students of the class we see Gerard Parent, Alfred Poulin, Gerald Fleury, Paul Connolly, Wilfrid Laverdiere and John O'Neil Their hockey team is as follows: Bertrand Bouchard; guard and captain, George Poulin, wing and co-captain, Anthony Corrao, Guaid, Gerald Fleury, center, Noel Spruce;wing,R1chard Fongemio, goa er. We, the Seniors of 50', all wish the freshmen happiness dur- ing their stay at St. Francis. Aurele Daigle Ac'nvmzs Olrrrle Eramaiu C'etait 1e vingt-huit octobre, 1949, au milieu d'un bruit de mitraille et des grincements infernaux d'une grue, que notre cerb cle frangais ouvrait sa premiere assemblee. Malheureusement, comme vous 1e constatez, les conditions dues a la construction actuelle du nouveau college, ne sont pas les plus avantageuses. Tout de meme, on espere pouvoir se debrouiller assez facilement, en y mettant le meilleur de nous-memes. Le cercle et ses douze membres devoues ont entrepris, encore cette annee, une tache assez ardue. Nos officiers, elus recem - ment, ont certainement une double besogne en main. Le Pere Rec- teur nous facilite 1a tache enormement,en nous corrigeant et nous faisant perticiper a son ingenieux savoir faire. Leo Savoie, notre president et fondateur, est certainement un des membres les plus actifs du groupe. Grace a ses merveilleux talents, 11 sait nous procurer des reunions minutieusement preparees et tres interes- santes. Valmont Gilbert et Raymond Jolin, vice president et se- cretaire, respectivement, accomplissent aussi un travail mer- veilleux et qui demande aussi assez d'attention. L' annee precedente, 3e n 'ai pas eu le bonheur d'y participen mais, je vois maintenant les multiples benefices que le cercle frangais nous procure. Tout en francisant nos idees et nos ex- pressions, 1e cercle fagonne en nous l'esprit frangais et nous meuble l'esprit d'innombrables informations et d'un vocabulaire choisi. Malheureusement, plusieurs d'entre nous ont pour leur dire: Ah ce frangaisll A quoi bon se casser 1a tete pong ap- prendre cela ? Pourvu que je sais mon nom et mon adresse. Cer- tainement, ceux-la n'aspirent pas aux plus hautes ambitions.Rap- pelons-nous que l'homme qui possede deux langues, en vaut deux. Dans la vie, celui- ci a un avenir beaucoup plus assure, qui con- nait 1' Anglais et le Frangais. Maintenant, 1e reste nous est re- serve; c 'est a nous de profiter de cette belle occasion que nous offre 1e high school. Si nous 1e rejettons, nous le regretterons certainement, car comme nous sommes encore Jeunes, notre avenir est encore devant nous, radieux et rempli d'espoir. Alors, pour- quoi ne pas en profiter chers amis ? HUMOR Two spinsters were talking about the meetings of the United Nations. I think it's a marvelous idea? enthused one. Yes? said the other, but the trouble is they're letting too many foreigners in. Raymond Simoneau. A man was staring at another man in the subway. What are you staring at? I beg your pardon, but...I... if it weren't for the mus - tache, you'd look just like my wife. But I have no mustache. I know, but my wife has. This year the Dramatics Club of St. Francis chose as its annual presentation a farce in one act for seven males entitled: Refund by Percival Wilde. The play is about a student graduated from an expensive preparatory school eight- een years ago. Having been unable to earn a living, he returns to the school,demand- 1ng the refund of his tuition fees.The fac- ulty, however, guided by the wily mathe- matics master, re-examine him, and in spite of the student's attempts to answer questions wrongly, he is un- able to fail a single subject. ; The principal was played by Henry Cournoyer of Spencer,Mass., the mathematics master by James Durant of Milford, N.H.,the geo- graphy master by Marshall Bean of Saco,Me., the history master by George DesRoberts of Biddeford, Me., the physics master by Gerard Bonenfant of Suncook, N.H., the servant by Robert Poncin of West Warwick, R.I., and the student by Arthur Barry of Fort Kent Me. The play was entered in the Maine One Act Play Contest.The re- gional eliminations took place April 4 with Thornton Academy ser- ving as host to the players. The production was under the direct- ion of Mr. Ernest Therrien, Professor of English and History at St. Francis, and Peter Barry. George DesRoberts. $1 Qlluh One's life is rather uncongenial when music does not intervene by blend- ing in masterfully with the daily hard- ships and sorrows. St. Francis has not been idle on this matter and has pro- vided to each one according to his need of discipline and learning. During our four years,the benevo - lent Fr. Ange-Earie Portelance, a gra- duate of the Beale Academia Filarmoni- ca Romana , has been in charge of the choir and Glee Club. A baritone him n self, he teaches vocal art, piano and also directs the school orchestra. The choir and Glee Club have already crowned themselves in several occasions with the laurels of success. Their performances oftogeregtas inch ii gRoyil Dgndon , other choruses, masses and mo e s 0 var ous n s n c urches were reatl a all parish listeners. , , ' g y pprecmted by We do hope that with the years to come and the new building, the Choir and Glee Club will remain forever immortalized in the hearts of the students. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Ange for his extensive contribution in the art of music here and our wishes of a continued success. gt mwui' :I. f ATHLETICS .NstSwm.Q .a :omoo .mppwaawdo .m.mppmmmanos .q .mHmmwaQsa .m .smm?aunoo .m .mavmnmm .o .xSOan . .smmsoaam .m .cHHOh .m .wsdmm mq .z .namnxoaz .A .noHpHOh . .maawmcom .m .m op .q Bop pcopm .dHo nqom.m .pnwmmanm .h .pwzQGQSOO .m .conaon .m .vnmSUSOm .m.w .dmmcoaHm .h .aaoums .m .mnszOU .m .CHasom .? .pwdvmm .m .moswmh . .padmaupwza .z .m 09 .q Son Momm 4. 'lh'gnh-KZU i Junthall The gridiron season of 1949 has now come to a close, leaving behind memories of thrill-packed football. It was a season which saw a slightly inexperienced and slightly undermanned St. Francis squad leave its mark both physically and mentally on the opposition,through the determined aggressiveness of its team play. Few veterans remained from last year's squad.The Collegians, who in past years had carried the banner for their Alma mater on the Saturday afternoon pigskin parade, had been dropped.Foot- ball resources and prowess had also been hard-hit by graduation. But with a substantial crop of newcomers and the few veterans who had returned, head coach Donald L'Heureux succeeded in mold- ing an energetic and hard fighting Allouette eleven. Coach L'Heureux came to us from his native town of Sanford , Maine,where he had previously starred in football and in basket- ball. He came to St. Francis as a student-coach,and,though new at the job,he did credit both to himself and to St.Prancis foot- ball. The key-note of the training program was hard work. Muscles were toughened here, so that the injuries on the field of play would be greatly reduced. 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Audibert, J. Brissart. Left Tackle: R. Corriveau, R. Poncin, E, Query. Left End: D. Duplessis, A. Marin. Left Half Back: H. Cournoyer, N. Levesque. Right Half Back: N. Therriault, R. Breton. Fullback: A. Fortier, P. Paquet. Quaterback: R. Doiron, L. Morissette, A. Barry. Baseball The baseball season has not as yet started but everybody is looking forward for the spring training within the next two weeks. Nevertheless, the batterymen have already gone into action. On the first day of practice, eleven pitchers reported for duty. Among the most promis- ing hurlers are: Henry Blais,Leo Morris- sette. and Henry Maurais. In the infield, Vincent Audibert has the backstop position all to himself with Jacques Brissart there to help him.Henry Maurais and Leapold Nicknair will take care of the initial bag while Roger Doi- ron will play at the shortstop position. Leo Morrissette will return to the key- stone bag while Donald Duplessis might install himself at the hot corner. 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I; Etin-Tr ?EEWn e-vazq :3913' 1131:13de W13 3:15: tftj .455 .n agi-zgggf; JE'N'M it'ali'. 11 '1??? 11111393.: hag atthmm'h 5'. - a:aiiiigiai 1963,54; nd; ' 99W 1.5-? 1.11115353- ., mom U7 HDLAM chLLgTrc Qntkrg mm Goufm vao by Basketball . u .343315 ' '1 H I n Eaakethall The end of the football season brought with it the beginning of the basketball season. Once more we were playing with the lack of a gymnasium and tall players which are very important factors in basketball. This being our second year of bas- ketball, we had no lettermen nor experienced playh ers to rely upon. The first tryouts brought forty-three ambi - tious aspirants.The number of players was limited to fifteen. After a few practices under our new but able coach, Donald L'Heureux, the number was cut to the maximum, fifteen. Despite our many drawbacks we managed to keep up with our opponents who, in most cases,were the best schools in this area. With this year's graduation the team will lose but four players they are: Duplessis, Rondeau, Morissette and Fortier. There is a promising group of Freshman and Sophomores and with our new gym these boys ought to bring honor to the school. Our Varsity is made up of three Freshmen,Laverdiere,Ferdinando and Fleury. Bill Laverdiere, a freshman, turned in the highest number of points for the season. The Varsity received six new uniforms so the Junior Var- sity inherited the old ones. Our practices were held in the barracks which are far too small. The boys could never shoot at baskets to sharpen their eyes. Most of them never had played in a regulation game before. Coach L'Heureux concentrated on a young team to build up for the future years. In the barracks we could not practice plays or learn much about basketball. The scheduled games to us were prac- tices for the next games. They were our only chances to play in a gymnasium. Our Team Varsity and Junior Varsity were made up as follows: Varsity: Forwards: D.Duplessis; W. LaverdiEre; L. Morissette. Centers : R. Ferdinando; C. Soucie. Guards : A.Fortier;R.Doiron; R. Cor- riveau. J.V.'S : Forwards: D. Bouchard; L. Bouchard. Center : G. Fleury. Guards : J. No. Menus; R. Rondeau Substitutes for the.J.V. squad are: W.Martin; R.Valade; A.Marin;G.Michaud J.P. Bouchard; R. Lamirande. Albert Fortier inrkiy The light but fast St. Francis sextet skilful- , 1y glided once again.in the blue rectangular crys- o tal at the open ng of the hockey season. Indeed - winter was very promising this year.Sometimes the cold weather also favored that most exciting win- ter sport. As in the previous years, players were still hoping for a victorious season.0ut of three hard-fought games in the last cold season,St.Franr, cis won two and tied one. Fortunately,then,we met with adversaries of our own size and we had an un- defeated season. Yes, in any sport, team Spirit is what counts. Take for in- stance the last period of a fierce hockey game when a team is left with a heavy unbalanced score and all hopes seems to disap- pear; only then when defeat has already settledin the players' minds will a true Spirit show. You have often heard this pOpular slogan: The best way to learn is by losing? It is undeniably true, but to a limited ex- tent. One learns the tactiqsof a game if, for a number of times, he loses. But if, on the contrary he loses all the time without noticing or trying to improve his miSplay, he'll only learn his awkwardness and inability in playing Sports, which is very un- fortunate for anyone. Our little team played Opponents much greater than themselves which enabled us to gain but one victory out of four official games. However spirits were high and cooperation had been our trade mark since the opening season. The players listed below made up the St. Francis Hockey League of 1950. V. Poulin L.W. A. Marin R.W. R. Simoneau L.W. H. Marcil L.G. V. Audibert C. R. Doucette R.G. R. Ouellette R.W A. O'Rourke L.G. L. Morrissette R.W. R. Jolin G. 011111an mygaique- Si nous nous rappelons les dures etapes que traversbrent au point de vue Sportif nos devanciers lors de leur sejour au Col- lege,nous nous compterons chanceux et bien favorisee.Les raisons qui expliquent cette amelioration considerable s'etalent ici sous nos yeux.Une vaste hdifice se dresse maintenent sur les bords de la rivibre Saco. Contigue a celui-ci, une batisse rectangulaire en blocs de ciment vient d'etre erigee;c'est notre gymnase.La ma- jorite des etudiants s'y assemblent en temps pluvieux et durant la froide saison. Comme le latin nous developpe l'eSprit, et parfois 1e boule- verse, ainsi ces exercices nous fortifient les muscles at rem- plissent nos corps d'une vigeur nouvelle car sans eux, 1e corps deviant bientOt lache et languissant. Grace a l'energie puisee dans cet entrainement, les sports sont plus frequentes et les malades sont moins nombreux. Quand ces cOurs de culture physique debuterent tous y ap- portErent un interet particulier; aujourd'hui encore,l'enthousi- asme s'est heureusement maintenue. Esperons que nos successeurs saurons apprecier 1e devouement de nos superieurs et de nos mai- treS. Raymond Simoneau. Amannus $1er M AUTOGRAPHS S ? ADVERTISING Best Wishes To The Graduates GEORGE A. FULLER CO. Builders of Saint Francis High School 5' College 11 BEACON ST. BOSTON, MASS. Compliments of: BIBEAU BROS. 66 Alfred Street Biddeford, iMaine Compliments of: PARENTEAU'S m :33; SALES - PIANOS- SERVICE York Countyb COMPLETE Since 1912 Sales - Service - Rentals Spot Tuning of PIANOS Reconditioning Albert D. Parenteau Re-s'ty.hn.g Re-fmnshmg Paul E. Parenteau Pianos Benches Robert R. Parenteau Turner's Supplies Marcel R. P t area can Shop Equipment Piano - Technicians Estimates Free 140-142 ELM ST. BIDDEFORD, MAINE Besf Wishes to the Graduates ALFRED J. 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