St Francis College - Motus Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1951 volume:

tar, :7... .r-wn F ' gt. IxCIuL: K- m Biddgicrd, Maine u E. LIBRARY 52393090, ME v awy EDITORIAL STAFF Editor .................................. Sport Editorr.DO.ICIOIOOOOOOIOOI500000000 Ass't Sport Editor ...................... Business Managers ....................... Treasurer IIIIOIIIIUOIIIC'ICII'.CO.CJIIII mist lIlIIllIICI-IIIIUDIUIUOUIIIIIIIIII ArtiS-t IIIIIOIOIIIIIIIIIIIOIOIIIOIIDOIIOO We sincerely extend our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Kevin Kidd, O.F.M., and to Mr. Ernest Therrien for their help and advice; our sincerest thanks also to Rev. Fr. Ange Marie George St. Laurent Guy Archambault Richard Gannam Arthur Barry Henry Cournoyer Jacques Brissart Valera Gagnon Ernest Query O.F.M., for having composed the music for our class song. The Essef was edited by the graduating and was published by the Yearbook House, Kansas City, Mo. -::::. ARTICLES AND AUTHORS. Faculty cocooooooonoooouooooooo000-00.... Fro Norman 00.09000000000000000.00.00.000 Fr. Aldee OO0.0.0000000000000000.0000.IO. 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Fernand Lavallee George St Laurent Roland Couture Roger Doiron Dudley Bouchard The Staff Arthur Barry Guy Archambault Fernand Lavallee George Ouellette Philip Paguet Jacques BrisSart The Staff Alfred Marin Norman Levesque Curtis Bean Henry Blais Valera Gagnon Fernand Lavallee Robert Poncin George St Laurent Henry Cournoyer Guy Archambault Guy Archambault Richard Gannam Portelance, class of 1951 3.7.! A N m T A m D E D ARTHUR M. DECARY P.D. Le Collbge Saint Francois, comma tant d'autres institutions a Biddeford, doit son existence h Monseigneur Arthur D6bary. Son d6Vouament, son 1nt5ret et sa g6n6rosit6'ne se sont jamais d6hentis durant les douzes anndbs d'existence du Collbge. . Notre dette a l'dgard de Monseigneur D6bary est immense et nous d631rons lui tdL moigner un peu de notre reconnaissance en Iui ddaiant cet annuaire. ADMINISTRATION I' f jacufty Rev. Pbre Guillaume, Recteur. La direction at 1es bons oonseils que nous avons repus du pbre Lavall6e pendent les quatre anndes que nous l'a- vons connu seront toulours pour nous une inspiration. L'int ret qu'il port au collbge at h 868 leves,et 1e d vouement qu'il manifests dans l'accomplissement de sa tache d meureront un example pour nous dans la poursuite de notre id5al. worries. Actually his positions of prin- cipal and teacher keep him. constantly occupied. In his two years here, we have learned. to appreciate his zeal and charming'personality. Rev. Father Kevin Kidd, Principal. Judging by his perpetual smile,one would think that Father Kevin had few 1 Rev. PBre Jean-de-Brebeuf Laramdb; Professeur de franpais. Parmi les pbres les plus populaires au Collbge on compte certainament le pbre Jean-de-Bre- beuf. Sa personalit6 charmante et son sourire invitant lui ont gagng beaucoup d'amis.Tout en nous enseignant 1a plaine matibre 11 sait rendre ses classes de frangais trks int6 essantes. Rev. Pbre Josaphat P5b1n. Professeur de Religion. Voilh un homme qui semble toujours avoir le sou- rire aux lbvres. Ses classes de religion sont reint5bs de philosophie. Et pour nous fairs comprendre les v6fit6s les plus compliqu bs, le pbre posskde un vo- cabulaire fourni. mr. Ernest Therrien. Professor of English, We are fortu- nate to have as teacher of English and Literature a man so well versed in the subjects as MT. Therrien. Without his assiduous teaching, it is doubtful that we would appreciate English Literature as much as we actually do. mr. Warner is a native of Manches- ter, New Hampshire. He is the scientific expert at St. Francis. He teaches Chem- istry, Biology, and Physics. His clear and precise explanations have helped many students to understand the compli- cated theories which our text books ad- vance. His cheerful voice and friend- ly attitude make him a regular guy with the students. Mr. Jack Wilkinson. Professor of Mathematics. As diffi- cult as it must be to keep a mathematics class lively, Mr. Wilkinson succeeds ex- tremely well in doing so. Whenever math- ematical problems perplex us, his clear and concise explanations clear them qdickly. T.- REV. FATHER NORMAN: Father Norman is the only professor who taught us each year during our sojourn at St. Francis. He saw us enter un- easy, troubled and ignorant of the problems of life. Now he sees us leave more certain, less troubled and better inform- ed. much of this is due to his efforts. When the class er- red, he corrected us in an amiable way. To some of us, he was spiritualldirector. And, of course, he taught us Latin. the language that forces one to think and judge correctly. We thank Father Norman most heartily for all that he has done for us. We ask God to shower His blessings upon him. In orationibus nostras, Reverende Pater,memoriam de te habebimus. George St. Laurent, 'Sl REV. PERE ' ALDEE . - . .- Depuis notre arr1v e au Collage Saint-Frangois, 11 y a quatre ans, le pare Ald e COt a t pr fet de discipline. Souvent, apr6s une punition, nous nous sommes permis de le critiquer; mais nous devons reconnaitre que nous t1Qns alors sous l'effet de notre orgueil bless et que, 3'11 nous punissait, c' tait pour notre bien. D'indisciplin s que nous t1ons,11 voulait nous rendre sages , m6me si,AJJoccasion , cela semblait impossible. M6me alors, le pQre Ald e nia pas perdu courage; sa vigilance et sa pers v rance ont peu a pen marqu nos caract$res de ce qui devrait nous distinguer des autres jeunes de notre Age qui n'ont pas, comma nous,b n f1- 615 d'une ducation franchement catholique. Arm s de tout ce que nous avons puis pendant nos quatre ann es A Saint-Frangois, nous pouvons maintenant nous lancer dans la vie sans aucune crainte. Nous sommes prGts a affronter les tempetes que l'avenir nous r serve, et nous ne voudrons pas nous laisser conduire A la ruins. Nous voudrons fairs honneur a notre collage et a nos maitres.No- tre succas sera notre plus grand merci. S niors '51, nous remercions du fond du coeur le pare Ald6e de tous lea efforts qu'il a d ploy s dans notre forma- tion. Nous nous souviendrons toujours de lui avec reconnais- sance. Roland Couture, '51 THE NEW CHAPEL The new chapel is not too luxuriously equipped but is rather furnished in such a way as to denote the humility and poverty which is the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. The chapel itself is quite large and has a seating ca- pacity of approximately two hundred. The main altar is een- tered in the sanctuary, elevated and standing out as the throne of Christ. Directly overhead is a large crucifix, carved of wood and varnished With a natural finish. There is a sub-altar on each side of the main one. These are dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Mary and to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Above the former sets a hand-carved sta- tue of Our Lady which possesses all the marks of fine art and expert craftsmanship. Over the latter we find a statue representing the human body of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For musical purposes the chapel has an electric organ. The console of the organ and the loud-speakers are made of dark oak. The date November 8, 1950, will long be remembered by the Franciscan Fathers of Biddeford, for on that day His Ex- cellency Bishop Feeney, Auxiliary Bishop of Portland,blessed our new school and chapel. He also offered the Holy Sacri- fice of the Mass in the presence of numerous ecclesiastical dignitaries, the many honored guests, and the student body of St. Francis. Roger Doiron, '51 m; NEW SCHOOL : When the students returned to the campus in the fall of 1950, they realized that St. Francis College High School had changed tremendously. Before them stood the nev :structure which was to shelter them during their stay at St. Francis. This new school is a tribute to the courageous efforts of the Franciscan Fathers who labored so industriously for the establishment of a boys' boarding school here in Bidde- ford,.Maine. An immense improvement over the old building, was the consensus of opinion as eager eyes gazed at the steel lock- ers, tiled Ishowers, recreation rooms, canteen, post-office and barber shop. All this in addition to modern classrooms, a vast study hall, roomy dormitories, a spacious refectory and a new chapel: The dreams Of the Franciscan Fathers have materialized; their hopes are fulfilled; the new building is here. A new epoch is now beginning at St. Francis, and with the help of God the school will continue to prosper and grow. We Seniors leave St. Francis with grateful hearts. We thank our professors for their guidance, and we will pray to God for the continued success of the school. Dudley Bouchard, '51 t, . $ 11;; :Jnnuaf 5:111le Back row; A. Barry, E. Qu ry, J. Brissart, H. Cournoyer, G. Archambault, A. Jacques. Front row; V. Gagnon, G. St. Laurent, Fr. Kevin, R. Gannam. cam 0me Treas. Jacques BriSSart Pres. Geo. St. Laurent Sec. Arthur Barry kH M; ; v Guy Archambault West Warwick, R.I. Basketball 2; Football u; Choir 2, ; Troubadour Staff 2; Vigilant 2, LL; Dramatics 2, u; Initiation Committee A; Yearbook Staff h; Scouts 2. Witty...humorous...good natured... excels in English...writer of love messages. Arthur Barry Fort Kent, Me. i Scouts 1; Class President 1, 2; Vice- president 3; Secretary u;Dramatics 3,h; Vigilant 2,3,h3Editor 3; Yearbook Staff h; Football 3; Stopa 2. Practical...hard worker...inquisi- tive... ambitious... senior class poet laureate. Curtis Bean Saco, Me. b Transfer from Thornton Academy. .Amateur postman...serious...wall- liked...studious...S.F. newspaper boy. 9. m 433?: W : 113;. 1- i w . Henry Blais Wbst Warwick, R.I. Baseball 2, 3, h; Vigilant 3. , Ardent baseball fan... incessant reader...mystery story addict...S. F.is most valuable pitcher. Dudley Bouchard Madawaska, Me. Scouts 1; Basketball 3; Basketball man- ager LL. , Astute basketeer...handsome...has northern drawl...courteous...judi- cious... Woman wower. Jacques Brissart Woonsocket R.I. Transfer from St. Ann; Football 2,3, ; Baseball 2, 3; Class treasurer A;Year- book treasurer h. , Loyal... assiduous... Hercules of senior class...future pharmacist. Henry Cournoyer Spenser, Mass. Football 2,3,u;Baseball 3 Ass't Editor ,Vig, 3; Yearbook Staff i; Dramatics 2, , 3,LL; Glee Club 1,2,3,LL; Scouts 1,2,3. Well-dressed...Weaver of tales... drum beater...attentive...pleasing personality...forceful orator. Roland Couture Biddeford, Me. Transfer from St. Iouis 3; Football 3; Baseball 3 h; Treasurer 3; Initiation Committee 1: Truthful... contemplative...speci- alizes in pantomine...studious... everybody's friend. Roger Doiron Chisholm, Me. Basketball 2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,h; Foot- ball 2, 3, h; Basketball manager A; , Athletic prowess . . .unobtrusive . . . Latin enthusiast...Coach Wilkin- son's right-hand man. Valera Gagnon Frenchville, Me. Sea Scouts 1,2; Mardi-gras Committee ; Bonfire Commettee 3; Yearbook Staff ; Tireless worker... quiet...shy... reserved...mathematically inclined ...dependable. Richard Gannam Fort Kent, Me. Baseball manager 3,h;Football manager r; Basketball manager 4; Vigilant h. Incessant talker... boisterous... sport lover...ardent Red Sox fan.. capable sports manager. Fernand Lavallee Uestport, Mass. Class president 2,3; Secretary 1;French Editor Vig 3:43 Troubadour Business Mgr. 3; Gercle Francais 3; Librarian h; Scouts 2,3. Dominant...a good leader...master of the French language...loqua- cious...impromptu speaker. Norman Levesqua Quimby, Me. Football 3, 1;. ' Ceaseless toiler. . .serious . . . pool- shark ...cooperative...of unques- tionable integrity. Alfred Marin St. Agatha, Me. Football 3, LL; Hockey 2, 3; LIardi-gras Committee 3; Bonfire Committee 3;Scouts I 1,2,3. ' Zealous hockey player. . .devoted to sport reporting. . . amateur photo- grapher . . . attentive . George Ouellette Salmon Falls, N.H. Vigilant 2,3; Troubadour 3; Scouts 1,2; Print Shop 3. Mechanically inclined. . .no special love for study. .. specializes in pranks . . . searches racing, forms . ng-FQ 3V1: ., : J. h v . n.1,; '1'1. 1 6E: 53 V: ding executive. Philip Paquet Biddeford, Me. Football 3, A; Class Reporter 3, h; In- - itiation Commettee h; Choir h. ' Ihmwrous...brilliant essayist ... : Speed demon...sagacious...a bud- Fiery editor...critical examiner ...devoted to extracurricular ac- tivities...amateur trumpeter; Robert Poncin West Warwick, R.I. Vigilant Editor 3, u; Troubadour 3; Football 3, 1;; Baseball 3, hr; Dramatics 2,3,u; Public Speaking 2;Orchestra 1,2; w Scouts 1,2,3. George St. Laurent Brunswick, Me. Transfer from Marist College, Bedford, Mass. Secretary 3; President A; Mardi- gras Committee 3;Cercle Francais 3; In- itiation Committee u3Public Speaking 3, O Devoted student...practical leader ...unpretentious...eloquent orator ...a future Franciscan. ,3 AW ??- 1v fw From dar $2M Francis HISH. 50cm nomwc will. be sailing Seeking LlFe Sublime. Kuowkdqe is Th; power CLASS MOTTO Cruce vivemus: this is the motto chosen by the class of 1951. Translated from the Latin, it means We live by the Cross . Here is a symbol of the graduating class' striving for perfection. The motto may be small, but the meaning is for- ever-invaluable. It is our acknowledgment of Christ's sacri- fices for us. We always endeavor to follow His teachings and to imitate His life here on earth. This does not apply solely to our high school days; our whole life must be and will be devoted to His honor. Christ lived a spotless life here on earth, and we of the senior class shall venture to follow His example. we chose this motto because it expresses our ambition exactly... to live by the Cross . Pater, nos adjuva cruce vivere. Guy Archambault, '51 FLEUR DE CLASSE ,, ; gab . ?. $ ttwff: x Lorsque nous ttions Jeunes et que, nouveaux arrivts au collage, nous dtcidions de choisir un emleme pour notre groups enfantin, notre choix se fixa sur 16 signs de la force, de la puissance: 1a croix. Cette annte, le moment venu de nous donner une fleur emb16me,le choix unanime fut 1a rose rouge,tpanouie. Certes, ce fut un choix intelligent et Judicieux, car, qua peut-il y avoir de mieux pour symboliser la charitt parfaite, que la rose? V Vraiment,nous semames cette rose dts notre premiare an- nte 1c1.Chaque Jour nos professeurs nous conseillaient de l'entretenir avec soin. Ils nous avertissaient que, sans notre dtvouement elle qerait sans arOme, se fanerait et ne nous servirait de rien.- Nous avons su tirer profit de ces avis, et aujourd'hui,grace a notre travail appliqut, a nos bons soins, notre rose s'est tpanouie. Nous nous lanoerons bientat dans un monde troublt, dans un monde qui se dtbat pour survivre, parce que la charitt en est absente. Personne n'est mieux prtpart que nous pour pra- tiquer, pour vivre 1a charitt. La formation intellectualle, morale et physique regue a Saint-Frangois nous a rendus ca- pables de tout entreprendre. Il ne s'agit que de le vouloir; et, assurtment, o'est notre dtsir a tous que d'stre des apa- tres de la paix et de porter partout on nous irons la rose rouge de notre charitt. Fernand Lavallee, '51 OUR CLASS PATRON We, the Seniors of 1951, have selected St. Thomas of Aquinas as class patron. Ordained priest in the order of St. Dominic in 1250, St. Thomas be- came a great theologian of the Catholic Church. We have chosen him as our model because of his holiness and intelli- gence, for St. Thomas re- presents the highest type of Christian scholarship, combining eminent learn- ing with heroic sanctity. Cardinal Bessarion char- acterized St. Thomas as the most saintly of learned men, and the most learned of saints. May we all imitate St. Thomas in our studieg in our spiritual lives, and in our daily lives. George Ouellette '51 wa t V 'tt I i, 8 ti!t ,.' '5 8' WW 883 ' , w t .:8 41me m 8 1 2,5, 88 s,tq,x .847 I The Seniors of '51 were the last group to have seen St. Francis in its pioneering days. We have watched our Alma Mater grow from one small building to the present spacious accomodations which offer several facilities for everyone. FRESHMAN YEAR September, 19h7, saw a group of 28 fresmen enter the portals of knowledge at St. Francis. Many of us expected a much larger building, but we soon adapted ourselves to our new mode of life. We got acquainted with each other and found that the class was sports-minded. We gave no members to the newly or- ganized football varsity, but six of our boys made a good start. As a class team.we lost every game we played,but we re- ceived valuable experience for future years.Hockey and base- ball treated us as roughly as footba11,yet many showed signs of promise. Our teachers were very considerate and helped us in ev- ery way possible. The days molded into months, June was here, and we were leaving for the summer. SOPHOMORE YEAR Happy were the faces of the Wise Fools as we welcomed each other for another year of study. Some of our class mem- bers did not return, but a few newcomers were privileged to join our sanctum. The efforts we exerted in sports during the previous year finally bore fruit. The class gave five members to the varsity football team. A new athletic field was at our disposal. An enormous cavity replaced the driveway in front of the school. Work on the new building was beginning. At last the Fathors' drorus were starting to be realized: The sophomore class was well represented in the public speaking contests. Henry Cournoyer tEnglish8 and ?aul Proulx tFrench8 shOWed possibilities of becoming future orators. We displayed our dramatic talents at the Thanksgiving party. We were surpassed only by the hosts, the Collegians. As we were always busy, the year dashed by and we found ourselves again saying adieu to classmates and teachers. 3w :3 Jleeing' 'f' ,9, K , ' t e vag-eff cg: Rx TN HMA JUNIOR YEAR We were disappointed, upon our return, to see that our sanctum had again dwindled; nevertheless we welcomed three local boys as new classmates. This year nine juniors joined the football squad, four of whom were starters. Basketball found only one junior on the varsity and one on the junior varsity. However, six ju- niors joined the baseball team and did their share in reap- ing victories. The physics lab in the Barber House was our junior homeroom. We studied two new subjects this year, physics and geometry. Our social life was also full. We sponsored the Mardi Gras party and the Bonfire. Both were considered successful. The Bonfire was the climax of another year, so again we bade farewell to the Fathers and to our friends. SENIOR YEAR The last and busiest year of our high school career at last here. Major and minor problems were confronting us: the yearbook, the future world conditions, choice of career, college entrance and so forth. Eleven members joined the football squad;six were first stringers. Since no seniors were admitted to the basketball temn, a cheer-leading group was organized by the class. Naturally the Freshman Reception was a tremendous suc- cess. Reason? Why,because it was arranged by the seniors, of course: Everyone,including those initiated,had a jolly time. The following were elected to prepare the yearbook for publication: Editor, George St. Laurent; Sports Editor, Guy Archambault; Ass't Editor, Richard Gannam; Typist, Valere Gagnon. Thus ends our stay at St. Francis High School; though we are leaving, our spirit will always remain here. He bid thee farewell,Alma Mater,and continued progress. Philip Paquet, 'Sl :Jmt 'szf anal deament: We, the crusaders of the new epoch of St. Francis, be- ing of sane mind and sound body, do hereby on this memorable day in the year of Our Lord 1951, bestow our worldly posses- sions upon the faculty and our beloved Juniors. Firstly, we offer to the fathers and the lay professors our sincere appreciation for all they have taught us. I Guy Archambault gives to Robert Samson his popularity and jovial smile. II Arthur Barry passes on to David Twomey his eminent a- bility to cheer the unhappy. III Curtis Bean presents to Rudolph Letourneau his con- cern for the future. IV Henry Blais assigns to Carrol Soucy his love for read- ing. V Dudley Bouchard gives to Leslie Bouchard his most con- tageous smile. VI Jacques C. Brissart bequeaths to Alfred Jacques his readiness to help others and his competence in foot- ball. VII VIII IX XI XII XIII XIV XVII XVIII Henry J. Cournoyer passes on to Lawrence Cummings his neatness in dressing. Roland Couture bestows upon George Rodrique his perse- verance in studies. Roger Doiron consigns to Robert Lamirande his concern for all sports. Valere Gagnon leaves to Jean Paul Bouchard his well noted cooperativeness. Richard Gannam bequeaths to Albert Marin his knowledge of math. Fernand Lavallee leaves to Robert Gagne his Savoir Fair in French. Norman Levesque gives to Patrick Picard his ability in hockey. Alfred Marin leaves to Guy Banville his well-known tranquillity. George Ouellette assigns to Donald Lagace his compe- tence in composition. Philip Paquet bequeaths to Garry Michaud his acting talent. Robert Poncin gives to Marcel Mbthot his interest in Ye Olde Prints Shoppe. George St. Laurent bequeaths to Roland Guerrette his perseverance in studies and his devotion to the belov- ed Franciscans. Let it be said that this decres is to bequeath an ev- erlasting memory and that this memory shall be one of true companionship. Said decree drawn up by ? rC:.4g;Lu:EDT' ,J Name: Guy Archambault Nickname: Archie Favorite pastime: Talking Favorite song: Thinking of You Carol . Pet phrase: WWhat: No mail: OhIIs that right? Pet peeve: Guys with no table manners Ambition: Teaching English Name:.Arthur Barry Nickname: Art FaVOrite pastime: Ehinking of her and writing to her Favorite son : La Vie En Rose Pet Phrase: So long, it's been good to know ya! Pet peeve: Big Wheel Favorite haunt: Fort Kent the little New Ybrk of Maine Ambition: Chief Executive of large concern Name: Curtis H. Bean Nickname: Slim Favorite song: Tennessee Waltz Favorite pastime: Skating Pet phrase: Don't get excited Pet peeve: Staying in nights Favorite haunt: Roberts Street, Biddeford, Maine Ambition: Military Career. Nam6: He -Blais Nickname: 'Blaze Favorite pastime: Playing Baseball Favorite song: The Stars W111 Remember Pet phrase: Don't yell so loud, Gannaml Pet peeve: Brooklyn Dodgers Favorite haunt: Movies Ambition: Private Detective Name: Dudley Bouchard Nickname: Dud Favorite pastime: Sports Favorite song: my heart Cries'For You Pet phrase: No Kidding? Pet peeve: So early in the morning! Favorite haunt! Madawaska Ambition: Optometrist Name: Jacques C. Brissart Nickname:' Bris Favorite pastime: Sports Favorite son : my Heart Cries For Ybu Pet phrase: Ybu're crazy! Pet peeve: Dancing Favorite haunt: Kitchen Ambition: Pharmacy 1 -' Name: Henry Cournoyer Nickname: 'Hank Favorite pastime: Dancing Favorite son 1 It is no Secret Pet phrase: iCalous Pet peeve: Sophomores Favorite haunt: Movies Ambition: Doctor Name: Roland Couture Nickname: Joe Favorite pastime: Talking about sports Favorite son : Ave Maria Pet phrase: Double goose Pet peeve: Critics Favorite haunt: Puritan Delicatessen Ambitionz Priesthood Name: Roger Doiron Nickname: Pete Favorite pastime: Baseball and Dancing Favorite song: my Heart Cries For Ybu Pet phrase: When is the next time? Pet peeve: Saying good-night Favorite haunt: Equipment room Ambition: Coaching Name: Valera Gagnon Nickname: Val Favorite pastime: Typing Favorite son : Harbor Lights Pet phrase: Ybu'll see Pet peeve: History Favorite haunt: Madawaska Ambition: Engineering Name: Richard Gannam Nickname: Dick Favorite pastime: Baseball Favorite song: If Pet phrase: Prove it Pet peeve: Getting up Favorite haunt: press Ambition: Teacher Name: Fernand Lavallee Nickname: Le brave Favorite pastimez Talking politics Favorite Son : So Long Pet phrase: Bon, done at alors Pet peeve: Democrats Favorite haunt: Back yard Ambition: Priesthood Name Norman Levesque Nickname: Norm Favorite pastime' Conversation Favorite son$; My Heart Cries For You Pet phrase: Christopher Columbus Pet peeve: Disturbance in study Favorite haunt' Neighborhood Store Ambition: Air Force Name: Alfred Harin Nickname: Tat Favorite pastime: Reading Favorite song: My Heart Cries For Ybu Pet phrase: Eh viandel ' Pet peeve: Noise Favorite haunt: Naborhood Store Ambition: Doctor Name: Geor e Ouellette Nickname: Willie Favorite pastime: Sports Favorite sonM: Tennessee Waltz Pet phrase: Nu ts to you Pet peeve: Getting up Favorite haunt: Salmon Falls Ambition: Mechanic Name: Philip Paguet Nickname: Phil' Favorite pastime: Reading Favorite song: Harbor Lights Pet phrase: What a nut. Pet peeve: S. F. Beans Favorite h Hunt Old Orchard Beach Ambition- Supermarket Name: Robert Poncin Nickname: Bob Favorit pastime: SPorts Favorite son$Iz If' Pet phrase: Where' 3 my letter? Pet peeve: Staying at school Favorite haunt: Press Ambition: Chemist Name: Geo. St. Laurent Nickname- Saint Favorite pastime: Working in sacristy Favorite song: Because Pet Phrase: Did you hear the latest? Pet ?eeve: Vulgar language Favorite haunt: Ernest 3 room Ambition- Priesthood .i. 42:. 51 .. rauww x f g e 3 I .ii 3t Front row left to right; H. Poissant, A. Anstice, V.Gilbert, P. Barry, and R. Lagace. Second row; L. P. Nicknair, E. Query,R. Hubert, R. Simoneau, Third row; C. Thibodeau, L. Pelletier, A. Daigle, L. McGee. Fourth row; V. Audibert,A.Beattie,F. Pichette, D. L'Heureux. COLLEGIANS Seventeen young men entered St. Francis Junior College this past year. Eight of these will graduate this spring. Some will go out into an unsettled world;others will conti- nue their studies. We hope that each will find his true vo- cation. These lads have maintained a tradition for Which the Collegians have always been noted: their willingness to help their fellow students and the school. Their class government is much the same as that of the high school. Valmont Gilbert is class president and the school's monitor. The collegiate secretarial post is held by Clement Thibodeau. The college class and the whole school will miss our assistant coach, Donald L'Heureux, next year. He has done wonders with our sport teams during his two year stay here at St. Francis. we will feel the absence of these boys next year. It will be difficult to find another group of such fine young men. Alfred Marin '51 JUNIORS Left row; J. Bilodeau, C. Soucie, P. Samson, G. Banville, G. Lapointe. Second row; D. Lagace,G. Lambert,R. Guerrette,J.P. Bouchard, L. Collins, A. Jacques. Third row; L. Bouchard, G. Michaud,A. Marin, M. Methot, G. Rodrigue, and P. Picard. unior Cfaw The following students were elected to direct the ac- tivities of the jolly Juniors for the year 1950-51: Alfred Jacques .............................. President tCarrol Soucie ............................... Vice-President Roland Guerrette ............................ Secretary Gary Michaud ................................ Treasurer Participating in every sport, members of the junior class distinguished themselves by carrying the banner of their alma mater in the sporting wars. In the classroom the Juniors were capable students, flourishing under the tutelage of the Franciscan Fathers. Now, after three years of classical learning, we deem them ready to enter the senior class. The class of 1951 therefore entrusts the leadership of the school to its immediate successors and wishes them suc- cess in the years which lie ahead. Norman Levesque, 151 ,rwmer Left row; J. Lagassie, G. Poulin, A. Corrao, A. Villeneuve, R; Fongemie, G. Fleury. Second row; B. Bouchard,W. Laverdiere, G. Parent,J. Fortier, P.Connolly, R. Biron, and A. Poulin. Third row; C. Sirois,P. Gagnon,W. Martin,A. Breton, R. Chas- se, and J. O'Neil. --.:: SOPAOMOVQ CK 6165 The Sophomores have progressed tremendously since the days of their freshman year. We consider them as young men who are capable of sharing in the great responsibilities which they must face in the years to come. During the first few weeks of school, Alfred Poulin was elected class president. We wish Al success in directing the destiny of the sophomore class. Coach Wilkinson found several prospects for his gridi- ron club among this group. Important cogs were Dick Ferdi- nando and Fungo Fongemie. Richard Ferdinando and Wilfred Laverdiere seized start- ing berths on the basketball five, while Bill Doran and Ger- ald Fleury did likewise for the junior Frannies. We, the class of 1951, home that prosperity raps fre- quently upon their door during the forthcoming years. Curtis Bean, '51 'Eluf? . that Left row; B. Croteau, P. Biron, R. Brecsia, L. Roy,R. Gagnon R. Forget. Second row; M. McBride, J.Dagesse, J. Cloutier, R. Gagnon,R; Collins, and R. Pinette. Third row; B.Pellerin, R. Dulac, F. Bartlett, R. Cote, R. Corriveau, and J. Sullivan. Fourth row; G. Soucy , R. Cyr. P. Parady , E. Doyle, R. Le- vesque, R. Hebert, and P. Marin. :f;z;Zk5l;I71211 t:32614k5 Thirty-three Freshmen registered for entry into St. Francis High School and Junior College in September, 1950. Enterprising and energetic, they immediately settled down to the serious task of class elections. In this matter they sought the capable advice of the Seniors. Selected to represent the younger set of St. Francis for the year 1950- 51 were: Ronald Cyr .................................. President Marcel Levesque ............................. Vice-President Edward Doyle ................................ Secretary Richard Levesque ............................ Treasurer The Freshmen denoted ability and calmness under pres- sure in their quest for intramural laurels in football and basketball. Our best wishes to the Freshmen and lotts of luck in in the years to come. Henry BlniS, '51 .P flu- ' 4 a:aaiauup. '..'. n.1,...mE. gsi- JUNIOR HIGH Left to right; J. Dufour, R. Cote, R. LeGlaire, K. Cote, and P. Collins. .1: JUNIOR. HIGH -:- Last September St. Francis had the pleasure of welcom- ing seven eighth-graders.They are all courteous and cheerful fellows. They are friendly with everybody, and when help is needed around the school, they are always ready to do their share. On October 8, 1950, they were initiated along With all the other newcomers. They took quite a beating from the Seniors on that day, but their spirit was marvelous. Initia- tion made them loyal sons of St. Francis. We, the Seniors of nineteen hundred and fifty-one, are very proud to have had such a wonderful group of schoolmates with us during our senior year. We wish them great success in their future enterprises,and may the Spirit of St. Fran- cis remain with them throughout their lives. May God lead them to their vocations and send down the Holy Spirit to guide them in their tasks. Valere Gagnon, 'Sl TIERS-ORDRE K , Le Tiers-Ordre est ainsi app61 parce qu'il est le troisi6me ordre fond par saint Franqois.11 fut cr non pas pour les religieux, mais pour les laiques, les personnes du monde qui veulent servir Dieu d'une maniare plus parfaite. Le but de l'ordre est done la sanctification personnelle. En suivant une ragle simple, le tertiaire simplifie 1a tache de son salut. En plus 11 gagne de nombreuses indulgences qui sent an elleSHmemes un tr sor constitu pour son avan- tage. En somme, le Tiers-Ordre console l'ame, fortifie notre vie et la rend plus simple et plus heureuse. Ici, au collage, le Tiers-Ordre est dirig par 16 R. P. Guillaume Lava11 e, Recteur. Chaque mois, a nos r un1dhs mensuelles une conf rence spiritualle nous apporte lu- miarg force et parfois soulagement. Au commencement de l'an- n e, les tertiaires choisirent leurs officiers qui sant: Valmont Gilbert, pr s1dent; Raymond Simoneau, secr taire; Ernest Qu ry, maitre des Novices; Georges St-Laurent, tr - sorier. Parmi les S niors l'on compte quatre tertiaires qui sont: Jacques Brissart,Guy Archambault, Georges St-Laurent et Fernand Lava11 e. Si 1a regle de l'Ordre de la P nitence aide 1e catholi- que, elle aide encore plus l' tudiant. C'est pendant l'ado- lescence que l'on a besoin de l'aide du ciel pour bien 39 former et pour pouvoir s'orienter vers un 1d al. L' tudiant a besoin d'une r gle qui l'aide dans ses tudes et le pr - pare A devenir un homme de caractare plus tard. Tous les b - n fices qu'offre 1e Tiers-Ordre attirent certainnement assez de b n6dict1ons du ciel pour aider un jeune homme dans sea tudes, et i1 n'y a guBre de meilleure maniare pour former son caractare, que d'en suivre 1a ragle. Il ne peut etre qu'avantageux, d63 lors, d'etre Ter- ciaire. Pourquoi done ne pas tous 1e devenir? Sachons profiter des grands avanta es que nous offre le Tiers-Ordre de saint Frangois, et dgs 1e d but de l'ann e prochaine enrOlons-nous. Fernand Lavallee, T.O.F. PLAY THE BEST AND PLAY THEM OFTEN. tCoach Wilkinsont MR. J ACK WILKINSON The 1950 St. Francis football team opened its campaign under the tutoring of Jack WilkinsOn, new head-coach of var- sity football and basketball. Coach Wilkinson hails from Portland, Maine, is a gradu- ate of Notre Dame University, and has coached successful clubs at Bar Harbor,Brewer, Northeastern, and Westbrook. Our coach is well-liked here at St. Francis. We admire and re- spect him as a coach, a teacher and a regular guy. Whenever we talk about our school,we always find time to put in a few words concerning his coaching ability and his character. We, the Seniors of 1951, wish to thank him for every- thing that he has done for us, in both the scholastic and athletic realms. Thanks again, Mr. W11k1nson,and remember us to your fu- ture All State Team . Henry Cournoyer,1'51 .oaawkam .w 65w Amoswowh 4 .ppwmmem .6 .mwaomzom .m..?HSB:om .mg. .pasweamgoEN 6.6.5883 .m Macy pnohm .QOmnvad. Qodoo SGHommq .c QHwHomq .m 3.8.309 .mqnwnwu .dlhothgSoo .m $309:qu .Q Somoo p33. mach xomm .T; jootzazz h When new head-coach Jack Wilkinson opened the curtain for the opening practice seSsion of the 1950 football sea- son, forty-three hopeful candidates were seeking starting berths on the St. Francis Squad. Of these, twenty were se- lected to represent their school on the Saturday afternoon pigskin parade. Although the won and lost record does not read too im- pressively, this does not imply that the team lacked fight- ing spirit. Every game was fought with a will to win. Many thanks to coach Wilkinson for molding such a com- petent St. Francis eleven. Beginning with a group of inex- perienced hopefuls, he and assistant-coach Don L'Heureux turned out a team that was respected by the opposition. Their success is attested by the fact that Jacques Brissart and Roger Doiron were given honorable mention in the A11- York Teanh The season over, the Frannies found themselves with a record of two victories, two ties, and four defeats. The St. Francis club also pulled the biggest upset in local football circles by defeating a strong Lynn club by a 7-6 score. The team record for the 1950 season reads as follows: St. Francis 6-6 St. Ignatius 7-26 Immaculate Conception 1LL- 3 St . Dominic 7-1 St. Anthony 0-12 Gate of Heaven 13-13 Farmington 7-6 Lynn Vocational lIi-O Alumni Members of the 1950 Squad were: RE: Ronald LeClair, Guy Banville RT: Alfred Jacques, Iatrick Picard RG: Jacques Brissart, Richard Clement C: Richard Fongemie LG: Jean-Paul Bouchard, Rudy Letourneau LT: Haley Booth, Guy Archambault LE: Dave Twomey, Bob Lamirande QB: Roger Doiron, Bob Lamirande HB: Hank Cournoyer, Tat Marin, Vin.Audibert FB: Aaron Beattie, Phil Paquet We wish the future football teams of St. Francis of luck and many State championships. Guy Archambault, a lgculeahgalf$ CO-CAPTAINS -:- Two main causes for the Frannies' success in basketball circles are co-captains Bunky Omn- mings and Dick Ferdinando who are very worthy of this honor. be5t 151 Back row; Business Mgr. G. Lambert,A. Marin, E. Carrier,J; Sullivan, G. F1eury,G.Lapointe,B. Croteau,R.Lamirande,L.Boy, Coach Wilkinson. Front row; Mgr. D. Bouchard,L. Bouchard,R. Cyr, R. LeClair,W. Laver- diere,C. Soucie, H. Booth, D. Twomey, Mgr. R. Gannam. : gaJAetAaff jam Although basketball has been here for only three years, it has soared to one of St. Francis' most popular interscho- lastic sports. This has been achieved because the members of the team know the meaning of the word fight . Ours is a quintet that never says die. This is the secret of its suc- cess and widespread popularity. Coach Jack Wilkinson was confronted with green young- sters and a few veterans. From this group he molded an ener- getic quintet which won fifteen games while losing six in regular season's play. This year St. Francis was invited to display its bas- ketball skill in the Boston Garden against Notre Dame of Berlin, New Hampshire. Winning by a 31-26 score, St. Francis readily showed its artestry both offensively and defensive- 1y. At the end of regular season play,the Frannies captured the New England Cathoic Tourney. We of the senior class wish the St. Francis basketball teams many victories and championships in the years to come. Guy Archambault, '51 Back row; Mgr. R. Gannam, Coach D. L'Heureux. Middle row; R. Lamirant,A. Jacques,R. Poncin, R. and J. P. Bouchard. Front row; H. B1ais,H. Cournoyer, R. Doiron,W. Laverdier, R. Couture and J. Brissart. t BASEBALL 3 Don L'Heureux, head-coach of baseball at St. Francis, will have his work cut out for him when the bell sounds for spring training to begin. Last year's strong baseball club was hard-hit by graduation,and Coach L'Heureux must fill the gaps with the previous season's reserves and the newcomers to the squad. However, last year's mainstays on the mound,Henry Blais and Roland Couture,are still with us. Also returning for an- other season's competition on the clay-baked diamonds will be Roger Doiron, veteran slugging shortstop, and Wilfred La- verdiere,a hard-hitting, f1eet-footed flychaser. 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