St Francis College - Motus Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

a u... v 5 ig. M; 0., .- Rev. Fr. Aldee Cote, O. F. M.. B. A. Dedication Father Aldee Cote has guided us in every way possible during our four years at St. Francis. He has been enlightening as our Prefect of Dis- cipline in our first year and as our mathematics teacher during our last three years. We thank Fr. Aldee for being such a great help to us and for understanding our problems and difficulties. Mr. Ernest R. Therrien, B. A. Dedication Mr. Therrien instilled in us a knowledge of English and History during his three years with us. Through his efforts, thoughtfulness, and patience; we have acquireda deepsense ofknow- ledge which we Will never forget. The news of his departure from St. Francis was received with much sadness by all the class. May God give him happiness. Franciscan Missionary Rev. Fr. Abel Guard, 0. F. M. In the fall of 1940, a young lad entered the doors of St. Francis for his first year of high school. This youth, Ray- mond Girard, had a fervent h0pe of someday becoming a de- voted servant of God. He was determined to become a Frane ciscan Missionary. He gave himself whole-heartedly to his vocation by enter- ing the noviciate in 1945. His love and devotion to God and his admiration of HolyOrders accumulated as he approached his goal. Finally, on June 7, 1952, young Father Abel Girard was ordained to HolyOrders in Providence, Rhode Island. At last he had succeeded in formally giving himself and his life in sacrifice for the love of God. In July of the same year, he returned to his Alma Mater where he was appointed to the teaching staff. It was after a short period of five months that he announced his departure for abroad. His life long wish came to reality; on August 12 ,he board- ed the ship at San Francisco and sailed for Japan, Land of Rising Sun. We wish to extend our gratitude for your mar- velous work here at school; may you have many prosperous years in converting the Japanese and spreading the Faith throughout your Far East Missions. You may count on our praying for your success and security. Best of luck, Father. Richard Levesque Administration Rev. Fr, Luke M. Chabot. O. F. M., M. A. Superior Rev. Fr. Frederic Belanger O. F. M.. M. A., Rector l. , - ; J 1 4 f f ,4 , - f , , '7 V 4L J- Z ' u! M Cy Off 4:: 0' Rev. Fr. Norman Thibodeau. O. F. M.. M. Ed. Principal. Prefect of Discipline, Vocal Music .N X ,'. . I ' jf 1 V , ,I I2, - - Vs .M' J 1 .l..' J' w I,'- . ,. Rev. Fr. Camille Chasse O. F. M. Treasurer Rev. Fr. Yves M. Gaudreau O. F. M. M. A., Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Aldee Core 0. F. M.. B. A. Religion, Mathematics 9M4 Cozy. '21:? - 674' 3- 7x! 6 Faculty Rev. Fr. John M. Benoit O. F. M. B. A., Religion Rev. Fr. Edmour Lemay O. F. M. B. A., Ph. L, Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Kevin Kidd O. F. M.. B. A. Religion, Latin, Guidance Dir. Rev. Fr. Ovid Tanguay Rev. Fr. Clarence Laplante O. F. M. O. F. M. Religion, Latin Religion. French, English Faculty Rev. Fr. Donald Nicknair Rev. Fr. Matthew Audibert . . M. O. F. M. Religion. French. Chemistry Mathematics. French Mr, Peter Barry Mr. Emil Sirois B, A. B. A. English. History English, Latin, French Mr. Steve White Rev. Br. Novellon Lafrance Rev. Br. Rufin Barriere Head Coach 0. F. M. O. F. M. Athletic Director Mr. Frederick Warner Mrs. Helen Warner . . Secretary, Type Physics. French, English Rev. Br, Odoric Gauvin Rev. Br. Fidele Laferte Rev. Br. Edward Jette O.F.M. O.F.M. O.F.M. 8 . ..4..- Rev. Fr. Athanasius Ledoux O. F. M., L. G. was born January 16, 1899, in Jewit City, Conn. After an illness of five days, he died October 13, 1953 at Notre-Dame Hospital in Biddeford, Me. He was an instructor of History and English here at St. Francis College. QWWW Essef Staff L. to R., First row: Editor, Ronald Cyr; Financial and Photography Advisor, Fr. Norman; Composition Advisor,Mr. Barry; Second row: Edward Doyle Jr.; Richard Levesque; Raymond Bacon; Leo Roy. The members of this staff have united as a group since their Junior year and have been organizing the layout for this book. It took many hours of hard labor and deep think- ing to co-ordinate pages and make it enjoyable to read. After laying out the plan, the staff organizedcommittees which gathered material to compile the book. This required the co-operation of the Senior class, and it was very suc- cessful. The work of this Staff has been rewarded with many compliments. The Faculty have approved and congratulated them on their ideas, and they have received congratulations for the organization of the Essef by the American Yearbook Co. Leo Roy 10 Senior Officers Richard Levesque Ronald Cyr President Vice -President s 50' Edward Doyle 11'. Gerald Cloutlex Secretary Treasurer ll .1 Senior RAYMOND BACON WOONSOCKET, R. I. RAY Essef Staff 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 4; Baseball 3,4; Vigilant 2,3,4; Art Club 3, Treas- Secy. 4; Oratory 2. Transferred from St. Ann's Woonsocket, R. I. 2 Ambition; Pharmacist. , n . 4 1 ;i ,uJ MX.IX,7M xKKJ-xf3' 2;,0 4A3. 1 4' ,, .1 f. . - 9 ,, n , 4 3 6 7 ! V Z. .0 051: 1L 4 ; Wjj ZVF ,. ' 3 4-! L IEAN-PAUL BERNIER BIDDEFORD, ME. PALOOCH Basketball 3,4. Ambition: Businessman. , ,. - 3. 5' - XX; 5146 9.1 V 54 X ,b z 4 , 3 ; 3 H ' L 1 2 GERALD CLOUTIER LEWISTON, ME. JERRY Class Treas. 4; National Honor Society 3, Treas. 4; Key Club 3, 4; German Club 3; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 4; Football 3,4; Baseball 1,3,4; Vigilant 4; Sea Scouts 1. Ambition: Military Career. V K, ' 12 47 , Class RICHARD COLLINS ST. AGATHA, ME. DICK Key Club 3,4; Football 3,4, Mgr. 1,2; Basketball 3,4; Mgr. 2; Baseball 3,4; Sports Committee 2,4; Camera Club 2. Ambition: Baseball Player. 674.!49 .r rle ! I r - Qi'tCJ-YU Jv Y 1 , .4 Afferxv 31' KDNALD CYR CARIBOU, ME. RONNIE Class Pres. 1,2,3, Vice-Pres. 3; Essef Editor; Key Club Pres. 3,4; National Honor Society Secy. 3, Vice -Pres. 4; German Club 3; Choir 3,4; GleeClub 4; Football 1,-2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 4; Vigilant 2,4; Oratory 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Chemical Engineer. d - v ; 1,3 m 7 J; 4, It 1 'v ' 7x VICTOR T. DIONNE GRAND ISLE, ME. VIC Third Order 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Band 3,4; Camera Club 4; Stamp Club 4.Transferred from Oblate Seminary, Bucksport, Me. 3. Ambition: Priesthood. W Wm - L . Q M 1h QM WA 13 Senior EDWARD J. DOYLE JR. FORT KENT, ME. ED Class Secy. 1,4, Vice-Pres. 2,3; Essef Staff 3,4; Third Order 1,2,3, 4; Sacristan 3,4; National Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; Key Club Vice-Ptes. 3,4; German Club 3; Choir 2,3; Glee Club 2,3; Li- brarian 3; Infirmarian 2; Art Club Pres. 3,4; Camera Club 2,3, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 2; Oratory 1,2,3,4; Vigilant 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Priesthood. ROBERT DULAC AUGUSTA, ME. BROWNIE Third Order l,2,3,4; Key Club Treas. 3,4; Librarian 3,4; Football 2; Sea Scouts 1; Oratory 2,3,4. Ambition: Priesthoqd. . ; , 1; am 772w1m 1 A HM? WQ ALBERT DUMAIS GRAND ISLE, ME, AL Baseball 3,4; Stamp Club 3. Pres. 4; Transferred from Lincoln High, Grand Isle, Me. 3. ' Ambition: Carpenter. 6h! z 95,1 04,17- .1 , Kg 1. 9W, , W Class ROLAND GAGNE PHONEY SOMERSWORTH, N. H. Key Club 3,4; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 4; Football 3, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Sports Committee 3. Transferred from St. Charles Borromee Seminary, Sherbrook, 3. Ambition: Mechanical Engineer. 177377222246; M 17 M7 M m 0777 7 PETER JUDGE PETE Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; asebal ford High 3 Ambition: Dentist. 77 6:71 771' : 27273 RICHARD KENNEDY DICK Ambition: Military Career. SACO, ME. . M 44m 4744 09:7 C78 QW'TM J; J; 7 M7 AW 90017 '1 Senior MARCEL LEVESQUE BIDDEFORD, ME. MARCEL Class Vice-Pres. 1; Ambition: Poultryman. RICHARD LEVESQUE QUIMBY, ME. LOUESK Class Treas.1, Secy-Treas. 2,3, Pres. 4; Essef Staff 3,4; Third Order 2; Sacristan 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3, Secy. 4; Key Club Secy. 3 ,;4 German Club 3; Infirmarian 3; Basketball Time Keeper 2; Vigilam 3 ,;4 Art Club 4; Camera Club Treas. 2 ,3 ,4 Ambition: Architect. A , - I 1y .-, .- ,1 - -; '- My. f 4 I K 6' I f K'; LAWRENCE E. LYDON CAPE ELIZABETH, ME. LARRY Key Club 4; Football 4; Basketball .4. Transferred from Cheverus High, Portland 4. Ambition: Military Career. iv JEN WW yin XV GIN 44k W J ' i .F Class PAUL MARIN ST. AGATHA, ME. TI-PAUL Key Club 3,4; Choir 3,4; Infirmarian 2; Baseball 3,4; Sports Com- mittee 4; Vigilant 1,2,3,4; Art Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Camera Club 2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; Librarian 4. Ambition; Journalist. 'h ; MICHAEL MCBRIDE JACKMAN, ME. MAC National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 3,4; German Club 3; Lib- rarian 2,3,4; Basketball Scare Keeper 3; Vigilant 4; Camera Club 2; Stamp Club 3,4. Ambition; Priesthood. I o 3.5:; L I 4 . w x CHARLES McGOWAN PORTLAND ME, CHARLIE ' Key Club 4; Baseball 3. Transferred from Cheverus High, Portland, Me. 3. Ambition; Naval Career. I 17 Senior? BERNARD PELLERIN RIDLONVILLE. ME. BERNIE National Honor Society 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball Score-Time Keeper 3,4; Stamp Club 4. Ambition; Forester. J7, 5 ,1 4-44;; a 4 ,4- L c y i v f4 . ' i 'V' . I - L amd; V .91, i i l J 1' ? J l WILBROD POULIN WATERVILLE, ME WILLY Third Order 3. Pres. 4; National Honor Society 4; Key Club 3,4; Choir 3.4; Glee Club 3,4; Band 3,4. Transferred from Eymard Seminary, Hyde Park. N.Y. 3. Ambition; Priesthood. 97WAW9g? J LEO ROY SPRINGFIELD, MASS. LEROY Essef Staff 3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; Key Club Class dir- ector 3,4; German Club 3; Choir 3.4; Glee Club 4; Football 2,3, 4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Sports Committee 3; Vigilant 1.2.4; Sea Scouts 1. Ambition; Mechanical Engineer. 18 Class GERALD SOUCY MADAWASKA. ME. JERRY Third Order 1,2.3,4; Key Club 3,4; Basketball Score Keeper 1,4; Ping Pong Champ 3.4; Camera Club 2; Sea Scouts l. Ambition; I Store Manager. Xf'1-j If! lMl'A ;'urf:l q. cw , M;42, ll n V RONALD VILAN DRE RONNIE SPENC ER, MASS. National Honor Society 4; Key Club 3,4; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 3, 4;Footba11 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 3,4; Vigilant 4; Camera Club 3,4.Transferred from La Salette Seminary, Enfie bition; Electrical Engineer. 1d, N.H. 3. Am- 19 H Class History OUR FIRST YEAR On October 4. 1950, thirty-thre efreshmeu, members of the Third Order ofSt. Francis. we an grass,were Initiated into the stu- earned how to study, and how ' dent body of St. rancis High School e were e this group of freshmen t to we 1th . . e were informed t , he class of 1954, was a rim ' e for work and e 3 mm for p1 y. Our spirit was excellent, and we have kept It so e w re moving into an entirely new and modern building, built to provide more space June was soon u for the evergrowr'ng student bod e were the first freshmen t pon us and our first year at . St Francis was over make our home in the new t, Francis. OUR SOPHOMORE YEAR e e t we were , . a biFUUI-Illi'l515he 2135: weeksboefgghlrti, akzl'ow each Returnmg to St. Framers for oursecond year 0 her; we elected class officers Those eIeCe 0?. high schoo - we learned that 01 ranks had ted wer 5 follows. Ronald Cyr, president; drmrmshed to the number of twenty-one. 31931 que, vice-president; Edward Th1 year was the one th I WOuld 11 yle, secretary chhard Levesque, treasurer. our Gold r1 Ag .. sma I class with me best of students, our spmt was the ost astonishing began to . we slowly started to be senous and in the sch Admired by During this first year, we were we11repre- sented in e ra-eurr professors and stude we flourished to a degree too towerr' icular activities. Our class to describe. was sportrmind and we had a very good baeketball tea . ong us were some mag- etic actors and speakers. Some ofus became nts alike, ng for me we knew it the year had glided to an end. duty to be gt d us during the past four It is our scared Xx X men who have educate years. To the followingm r undying gtatuude. Rev.Ft.Ftedetic Belanger,o r rector; v. Ft. Norman Thibode , who taught us Latin fox 3 eat. a as bee Pt'mcip d Ptefect o , ,....- lzt' Disciplmef : thr . Rev. K nthdeho t was Pnnc l 'm o Freshman ye . n who taught us rel glen out Freshman d Senior years; . . d Cote, Ptefe of Dis clplihe I one ye at. an t M thematics teacher for thre .who,with Mr. Ernest Then'ten f has been with us longest -- t. Thenien. te- x; cently wed, taught us English three years and History for two; I. Frederick Warner, w o taught 3 French out Sophomore year , and Phy- sics in out Junior year; and last, but not least, OUR THIRD YEAR all the other n who have been our teachers l , at one time another. Dunng the school yea: of 1952-53, the class of 1954 numbered an even two dozen. To all of them this ancient blessing: , , May the lord pteset hem and give them ; Thts was a year socxal successes for us. llfe. an make them bl ssed upo the ea l We sponsore numerous patties, ostly lo: the and deliver them not up 0 th 111 of thel; benefit of the yeatbo k. la June of 1953, we enemies -- alteady had $400.00 towards the Cost oi the ' yearbook. MICHAEL MCBRIDE It can be plamly seen that the spirit of co- ailed among us. We co-opetate 'th the adm 'mistra- l l . w operattonptev l both among 0 selves andwx e and harmony reigne . 1 June came galloping like a spirited steed, 1' way home again. and we Were on ou l OUR SENIOR YEAR Our Senior Year -- thete are twenty students in the senior room, -thtee to be a year of hard work. This promises The yearbook will require much of out time ut, with the help of God. an and patience, man Thibodeau and t. our advisers. :. Peter Batty. we will pull through. St. Francis Colleg that we go out se WWW We, the senior class of St. Francis High School, while maintaining a sound and reasonable judgement. hereby declare this to be our Class Will. First, Raymond Bacon gives away his admiration for Rhode Island to his cousin Raymond Neveu and his love and affection for the Braves to Philip Collins. Richard Collins leaves his love for Latin to Roger Jalbert and his nice curly hair to Roland Dumais. Gerald Cloutier, a tall, dark, handsome young man, leaves his height to John Plourde and his old green comb to Richard L'Heureux. Leo Roy leaves his innocent face to Wilfred Gagnon and his false teeth to Roger Daigle. Michael McBride leaves his southern drawl to Rodney Milliard and his broad shoulders to George Fellows. Jean-Paul Bernie: leaves his good-natured smile to Robert Vermette and his manicure set to Joel Dufour. Albert Dumais entrusts his stamp collection to his friend Ronald Provencher and his good temper to Robert Ross. Peter Judge leaves his strong voice to Jean-Louis Nicknair and his old white shoes to Raymond Gagne. Bernard Pellerin gladly gives his optimistic outlook on life to John Ouel- lette and his old overalls to Bernard Nadeau. Ronald Vilandre leaves his ability in sports to Bernard Nadeau and his paper dolls to his closest friend, Roger Beaupre. Gerald Soucy parts with his polarbearism and gives it to Richard L'Heur- eux. He also gives his love for mathematics to Henry Ross. 22 Victor Dionne cedes his knowledge of French to Rodney Milliard and his old nail clipper to Roland Ouellette. Robert Dulac leaves his large vocabulary to Joel Dufour and his motto Odi Te 0 Latina to Bernard Maurais. Paul Marin leaves his ability in sports to Patrick Martin and his old piano pieces to Jean-Louis Nicknair. Lawrence Lydon leaves his perpetual state of confusioh to Conrad Maison, his good looks to Raymond Neveu, and his zest for arguing to Ronald Ouel- lette. Marcel LeveSque gives away his Latin book, his old lead pencil and half a bottle of ink to Richard L'Heureux. Roland Gagne leaves his nickname Phoney to Rodney Milliard and his wavy hair to Bernard Nadeau. Richard Levesque donates his glasses to Roger Beaupre and the first shower on the right to Eugene Michaud. Richard Kennedy leaves his art of speaking to Roger Daigle and his old sweater to Henry Ross. Ronald Cyr hands over his love for girls iblondesi to Philip Collins and his sense of humor to Joel Dufour. Edward Doyle donates his typewriter to Raymond Gagne and his detention slips to Jean-Louis Nicknair. Wilbur Poulin leaves his love and devotion for the Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament to Richard L'Heureux and his Saxophone to Bernard Nadeau, And to all those who have helped us spiritually and materially we give our sincere thanks and gratitude. 23 CMSSjDTO My Last night I dreamt the strangest thing. You will find it rather odd yourself when I tell you about it; but who knows if it might not come true. I'll attempt to relate this sub-conscious event as well as I can. It tells about us in our respective professions at the time of our class reunion in 1964, ten years after our graduation. I saw a hand writing on the walls of St. Francis. It prophesied as follows: 5 To whom it may concern, The reunion of the class of '54 will be held on the Labor Day week- end of 1964. It will be in the auditorium built by the class of '52 located next to the new gymnasium constructed by the class of '54. Gerald Soucy has just succeeded in completing his line of chain stores along the St. John Valley. Paul Marin, ace pitcher for the Boston RedSox, and Richard Collins, ace pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, are battling for the 1964 American League pennant. The three heroes ofthe country, Capts. Gerald Cloutier, Richard Ken- nedy, and Lawrence Lydon, Air Force twenty-year men, are now in Wash- ington being decorated by President Margaret Chase Smith. The com- mander of the Atlantic fleet, Charles McGowan, is returning after win- ning a victory against the rebel uprisings in Schlobudka. Bernard Pellerin, a lumber grader and sealer, has risen to be one of the lumber business most prominent figures. The president of the Rhode Island Pharmacists' Association, Ray- mond Bacon, recently became the owner of the Nyal drug store chain in Woonsocket. 24 Rev. Frs . Wilbur Poulin, M.D. , W.F. tWhite Fatherst and Michael McBride,W.F. will leave this fall for England from whence they will proceed to Africa. In the meantime Rev. Fr. Victor Dionne, O.F.M. is preparing for his departure to Japan; he will replace Rev. Fr. Abel Girard,O.F.M.,Who left St. Francis ten years ago to become a missionary there. Jean-Paul Bernier, an eminent Biddeford businessman, ran for mayor of that city and won the election. Albert Dumais was named the most skilled carpenter and draftsman for the State of Maine this year. Dr. Peter Judge, a famous woman's dentist in New York, is considered one of the best in his field. His Excellency, the Bishop of Portland ap- pointed Rev. Fr. Robert Dulac, newly or- dained secular, to the Chancellery of the diocese. Ronald Vilandre, an electrical engineer for Westinghouse , has invented a new electric bulb which has revolutionized the bulb industry. On the outskirt of Biddeford lies the largest poultry farm in Maine. This model farm is owned and operated by Marcel Levesque. The foremost mechanical engineers of the day are Leo Roy, who has built the longest suspension bridge in the world crossing the Chesapeake Bay - it is one of the wonders of the age -. and Roland Gagne.who bUildS cathedrals and churches; among his edifices are the cathedrals of Som- ersworth and Fort Kent. Ronald Cyr started as a chemical engineer in the Dupont Chemical Corporation, after a fewyears with the corporation,he becamepresident when he married one of the Dupont girls. Richard Levesque, head of the Levesque Architect Co. of New York is aprominent contractor for mansions and luxury shacks all over the country. Then I saw the hand write about me. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Edward J. Doyle, P.D., St.T.D. Graduated from the College of Ecclesiastical Diplomacy in Rome from Which one leaves as a monsignor. He is on vacation before his first mission as as sistant to the papal nuncio of Berlin. With that I awoke! Edward DOyle Jr. 25 Notre - Dame Notre - Dame Notre - Dame Notre-Dame notre espoir Patronne Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil Les gradugs de mil neuf cent cinquante-quatre ont choisi pour patronne Notre- Dame du Bon Conse11.11 fallait quelqu' un qui pu1s se comprendre nos difficultes physiques etmorales et quelgu' un qu1pu1sse nous aider ales resou- dre. Nous n' en avons pas trouve de meilleur que Notre M1116 du Ciel. Et notre choix n'a pas e'te' sans porter des fruits. Cette Mgre ce31este, puissante auprias de son F115, continue tous les jours a repandre en abondance ses graces sur nous. Pour un gtudiant 1e bon conseil n'est pas $1 de'daigner. Venant de Notre MtEre du ciel il est encore plus pre'cieux. Sous son patron- age, 11 nous sera possible de bien etudier et de suivre ses bons ex- emples; il nous sera possible de perseve'rer clans 1a poursuite de notre ideal en vivant selon les dictons suivants: 1 . est notre Mere; nous 1u1 appartenons. . . 1. est notre Re1ne; nous lu1 devons obe1ssance. est notre patronne; nous lui devons respect. e st notre appui; et notre foi. c'est sur elle que reposent AD JESUM PER MARIAM 26 Victor Dionne mrp Jizw'cm 514mg; t Class Flower You will not doubt that our choice of the orchid as class flower is wise. It 5 significance, perfection, will dis- pel any doubt. Everyone in high school or college should strive for perfection. We all know that it is impossible for a human being to be perfect. That isvery true, butwe can always try and the more we try, the closer to perfection shall we come. You might ask how a person strives for perfection. It is very simple. He does the right things at the right time, and does his best in everything. As a whole, the class of '54 has gone far ahead of the other classes in the field of perfection. Now let us hope that its members will do the same in post-graduate life. Class Motto Translating our motto, Together We Stand, brings forth the most ap- parent characteristic of the class of '54. We have always co-Operated in class work. sports, and less import- ant activities: The publication of the yearbook, the activities of various clubs in which we have participated. We have always been seen together, whether on the playing field or in class, in the press or recreation hall. Other classes and members of the faculty have often admired our unity and adherence. They have sometimes followed this example and greatly strengthened their classes. Afterfour years of unity our grad- uation mightseem to separate us, but in our minds the class of '54 will always stand as one great union. Ronald Vilandre Class Ode The Dearest Spot in All the Land We are St. Francis' sons true and loyal, In our hearts we sing each day, You're our light afar our shining star, That leads the Master's way. For evermore God bless St. Francis, Our hearts and mind you command, As now we'll always remember, The dearest spot in all the land. St. Francis we've learned from thee, Many truths that sacred be; For watchful care and fealty, We give thanks to Our High School; Though years may dim our sight, We'll be mindful of the light, That installed in our young minds, Our love for right and liberty. Wilbrod Poulin SE : L. to R: First Row: J. Ouellette, P. Collins, R. Jalbert, B. Nadeau. R. Lambert, R. Vermette, R. Milliard: Second Row; J. I. Plourde, J. L. Nicknair, R. Provencher, R. Neveu, R. Gagne, C. Moissan: Third Row: G. Fellows, W. Gagnon, R. Beaupre, J. Dufour, R. Ross, B. Maurais, R. Ouellette; Fourth Row: P. Martin, R. Daigle, R. L'Heureux. R. Dumais, E. Michaud. Juniors f1 Officers L. to R: R. L'Heureux, Sec-Treas.; R. Vermette. Pres.; W. Gagnon, Vice- Pres. 29 L. to R: First Row; P. Croteau. R. Lagassey, R. Bouchard, W. Boissoneault, N. Paradis, B. Bergeron, R. Cloutier, N. Gagne: Second Row; Ray Ouellette, Bob Ouellette, G. St. Pierre, D. Daigle, P, J. Plourde, M. Bolduc, L. Valliere, M. Chasse: Third Row; G. Langelier, T. Beaulieu, D, Thibeault, L. Sirois, J. C. Paulus, R. Achin, R. Normandin. Sophomore A Officers L. to R: R. Ouellette, Vice-Pres.; G. St. Pierre, Pres.; P. Croteau, Sec-Treas. L. to R: First Row; G. Colpitts, H. Bosse, R. Belmore, L. Beaudoin, R. Bernier, R. Beaumont: Second Row; R. Bouchard, 1. Parent, R. Marcoux, G. Desjardins, M. Desjardins, Roger Jacques, T. Pelletier, T. McCabe: Third Row; Rob. Jacques, G. LaPierre, D. Chenard, D. St. Pierre, R. Rioux, R. Foumier. J. Poulin, L. Cote, F. Franck, R. Stelling, J. Charland. Sophomore B Officers L- F0 R: M. Desjardins, Treas.; T.Pe1- lener, Vice-Pres.; R. Marcoux, Pres.: Jvaues, Sec. 31 L. to R: First Row; R. Asselin, R.Jalbert, L. Poitier, R. Neol, R. Paquin, R. Dumais, N. Dion, P. St. Amand, A. Berard, N. Suchocki, N. Collin, P. Lausier; Second Row; D. Babin, P. Lacroix, R. Blanchette, J. P. Perron, R. Brennan, P. Leblanc. J. Michaud, R. Dionne, M. Michaud, B. Nadeau, P. Demers, A. Fecteau. Freshman A Officers L. to R: P. Lacroix, Vice-Pres.; R. Asselin, Pres.; L. Poitier, Sec.; M. Michaud, Treas. 9.. lst Row; L. to R.: R. Perreault, R. Labonte, D, Labbe, N. Taillop, R. Achin, J. Sirois, C, McNichol, B. Watkins, G. Plouffe. J. Upham, G. Roy. ZerRow; L. to R.: R. Upham, G, Plourde, R. Legare. G. Vigneault, D. O'Neil, F. Hammond. R. Bulger, D. Gagnon, J. Parent, R. Lachance, G. Dungal. Freshmen B Class Officers L- to R.: R. Labonte, Pres.: G. Plourde, Vice-Pres.; G. Roy, Sec.; . Perreault,Chairman; D. Gagnon. teas, 4 Around the Clock 2 - My God and My All. 10 - Nope. none for you. 11, - Battle of the brains, 34 With the Seniors 8 - Crazy Man. Crazy! 10 - Contemplation 11 - Amen, . . . St. Francis High School. Heads up! Latin Lovers. Dames?? o :- Bust, Essef Belle! 37 Key Club The Key Club established here at St. Francis in the Spring 0f '53 helped the student body in many ways. It V has helPEd its members develop character and leader- i ship. It has given them a sense of responsiblity; in less than a year they have worked on projects which will en- dure at St. Francis for many years. We, the Seniors of '54, thank the authorities of this school for having given us a chance to be the pioneers in this newly established Club. One of our greatest desires is that the future stu- dents of this school will do their very best to make the Key Club prosperous. Robert Dulac Spiritual Guidance. Officers. Wedding bells soon! I .-TO be remodeled... Chairs for movies. 39 National Honor Society The National Honor Society is a special society. To become a member, a student needs certain characteristics. One must maintain a B aver- age. Besides a B average, one must have the following other qualifications: character, scho- larship, leadership, and service. I urge everyone of you to become part ofthis wonderful society. NATIONAL HQgRSgCSY I : db r. - I x 6- 5L Gerald Cloutier 3 Officers L. to R.: R. Levesque, Sec.;R. Cyr. xN . , . Vice-Pres.; Fr. Clarence,Mod.: Ed. Ww . w 3a Doyle IL. Pres.;G. Cloutier, Treas. ,, 6L N '5 This page sponsored by Rev. Albert G. Cyr, Holy Rosary Parish, Caribou, Me. Art Club The members of the Art Club include ten students. The offic- ers are Pres. Edward J. DOyle Jr., ViceePres. Paul Marin, and Secy-Treas. Raymond Bacon. Fr. Frederic is the moderator. Fr. Ralph Dunn and Dr. Michael Laffan, last year's moderators, were both transferred. The Art Club deeply appreciates the grac- iousness of their moderators which enabled them to have a very enjoyable trip to Boston last year. The Art Club has also displayed their talents in last year's Hobby Show. Charles McGowan Stamp Club Stamp collecting is a wonderful hobby; it was one Of Franklin Roose- velt'sbest. Collecting stamps is not only a hobby, but one also learns many geographical facts that one has never heard of before. At St. Francis High we are C01- lecting stamps from all over the world. Many boys never thought it was that wonderfulto collect stampS, but they finally found that it is in- teresting. Albert Dumais This page sponsored by Rev.LionelBruneIle, Grand Isle, Me., Jerry's Meat Market, Biddeford, Me., Paul's Jew- elry Inc., Biddeford, Portland, Me. Dover, N. H. 41 L. to R., First row: Wilfred Gagnon; Lawrence Valliere; Second row: Jean-Paul Perron; Robert Noel; Raymond Achin; Donald Gagnon. Camera Club This particular club was organ- ized chiefly to give the boys of St. Francis an opportunity and a chance to take good pictures. Fr. Norman is the moderator, Edward Doyle Jr., Pres., Paul Marin, Vice-Pres., and Richard Levesque, Secy-Treas. Marcel Levesque ?hotdime Radio Club Amateur radio is a sci- entific hobby and an oppor- tunity to communicate with othersbyprivate shortwave radio. Boys who know some- thing about radio should join the club; it can help them and they can help others. Amateur radio is a useful organization. Jean- Paul Bernier This page sponsored by Wallie Albert,General Merchandise, St. Francis, Me., Pete Bolduc, Machinery and Furni- ture, A ubum, Me. 42 Sea Scouts and Boat Club The Sea Scouts at St. Fran- Cis are a branch of the Boy Scouts of America. The Sea Scouts were organized to give boys of the ages 0f 14 and up, a taste of life and joy on the sea. The skipper is Fr. Mat- thew. The Boat Club is an organ- ization like the Sea Scouts. In it the boys learn to repair and take care of their boats. Richard Kennedy This page sponsored by Biddeford Auto Pans, Paul Lamotte Co., Liggett's Drug Store. Jim's A 8; P, Biddeford. 43 Heave ho Glee Club f Choir This page sponsored by City Theater, St. Francis Camera Club, Neault 8L MBICOHB IHC-, SeVigrley's Men's Shop, Biddeford, Me. 44 The choir is an or- ganizedgroup ofboys di- rected by Fr. Norman. These boys sing Greg- orian hymns during Mass and Benediction. The choir has weekly practices on Monday and Friday. The choir is performing marvelous- 1y. The Glee Club is a group of students who singclassic and popular songs. The Band is led and directed by Mr. Ludger Picher of Biddeford. There are many boys in this organization and they play martial music. The boys are often called on to play at school activities. Bernard Pellerin This page sponsored by Mr. 8: MIS. Fred 1- Nicknair 8L Family, Eagle Lake. H. L. Dupre, Benoit's, and Dr. Aniello Voccia, Biddeford, Me. 45 Retreat Rev. Fr. Antonio Gi- rardin. Retreat-Master Giving Advice The feast of St. Francis, October 4th, has always been preceded by a three-day retreat. This year the tradition was upheld; we were very fortunate to have Fr. Antonio Girardin as retreat-master. He was a man of experience in this field, and he cer- tainly did inspire many boys, for he wasa chaplain in World War II, chap- lain of the American Legion, and Diocesan Director of the Boy Scouts. You can see he did not lack experience. He gave a very impressing retreat, and Iam sure he convinced many boys. We all thank him dearly. Roland Gagne Time out This page sponsored by Dr. Francis Faucher, Mr. 85 Mrs. Albert Dionne 8a Family, Mr. 85 Mrs. Philip Dionne 8: Family, Grand Isle, Me., Naborhood Store, SI. Agatha, Me. 46 Third Order A youngmanmust talk man to man L.tglR., C.Thil:jodeau,Master of Novices; with his true and loyal friend, God, 55freaifevrcfehohggn?r;:eosrj R.Oue11eue,5ecy. once in a While. The Third Order has helped many of 1ts members to be- come true and loyal to Christ -e they can only become such by being active as true Christians in all places. Many times it was very difficult for them to walk in the right road, but under the instructions given them by the leaders of the Third Order, they have always come to God. 7' Robert Dulac Professions Fr. Clarence, Moderator. This page sponsored by Deluxe Cleaners, and Ouellette's Shoe Store, Fort Kent, Me., Veilleux's Funeral Home, Waterville, Me., Mr. 8: Mrs. Amedie Maurais 8: Family, Chisholm, Me. 47 Steve White is our coach here at St. Francis. He is a man With a good per- sonality. When Coach White came here a year ago, he organized Freshman teams, be- cause he wanted St. Francis to have good clubs in years to come. He looks not only for the present but also for future teams of St. Francis. This year St. Francis should win more than three fourths of its games under the guidance of the Coach. Steve White Baseball g! L. to R., First row: M. Chasse, R. Vermette, G. Clou- tier, P. Marin, B. Pellerin. Second row: P.Iudge,R. Bacon, R. Collins, Coach White, J. McCarthy, R. Vilandre. This page sponsored by Mr. 8: Mrs. Paul Leblanc, and Mr. 8: Mrs. Charles Vilandre 8: Family, Spencer, Mass., Mr. 8a Mrs. Louis Lamontagne, and Mr. 8:. Mrs. Harry Bacon 8: Family, Woonsocket, R. I. 48 49 Schedule Old Orchard Thornton Kennebunk Wells Thornton s '4- gx -- rant Football Schedule We They St. Ignatius 20 6 Hampton, H. H. 0 19 Wells 47 0 Old Orchard 26 6 Kennebunk 21 20 P613 Ta 1k Compliments of Ernest Dulac, Contractor. AuguSta. Me- 50 i R. McKenney and Heard. and Lewis POlakewich. Biddeford. Me. 51 Basketball :3??? k n 'x 5- : 2; This page sponsored by Thacher. Hqtel, Biddeford, Me.; Crescent Hotel, Waterville, Men: Raoul Lenoir's Barber Shop. and Plainfield Market, Spnngfleld, Mass. 52 ALB cYR GuaWd First LEO R RICHARD COLLINS Center 53 Sports Committee First Row; L. to R.: W. Gagnon,J. P. Perron, P. Marin, R,Col- lins, R. Stelling, R. Labonte, R. Provencher. Intramurals Splash l Good Shot 1 Kick -off 1 This page sponsored bY Carmen's Beanty Salon. Charette's Red 8; White Store. Marcotte Music 8: Fum. Co. A friend of St. Francis, Lewiston. Me. Let's go, Father! Batter's up. Wowll Pool room bums I What a save! Is that you? Darn exams! Research. Clearview bound. A Studentts Tribute to an Educator St. Francis College received its charter in May of 1953 through the untiring efforts of Rev. Fr. Frederic Belanger, O.F.M., the rector. This event completed one of his as well as one of the Franciscans' ambitions . At last they could give degrees tB.A. and B.SJ. The youth of Maine and New Eng- land should be grateful and thankful to him, because he brought Maine the first and only Catholic College for men. His many years of labor have not been wasted. I want to conclude this tribute to Fr. Rector withamessage: Onbe- half of St. Francis' young men, pre- sently and hereafter, Ithank you, Fr. Frederic. Rev. Fr. Frederic Belanger O. F. M. College Group 3! 57 Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. McBride Jackman Station, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Collins Fort Kent, Me. Mr. Eddie Plourde Fort Kent, Me. N. A. Guy Market Fort Kent, Me. Mr. Harold Bouchard Sinclair, Me. Martin's Sporting Camps Sinclair, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Roch Cyr Caribou. Me. Miss Maude Marin St. Agatha, Me. Mr. John F. Dionne Grand Isle, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Soucy Madawaska, Me. Alfred Vachon O. D. Lewiston, Me. St. Mary's Parish Lewiston. Me. Obie Shoe Repair bewiston. Me. A. Lamontagne Supermarket Lewiston, Me. Mr. Rene Cloutier Lewiston, Me. Mrs. Antoinette Bergeron Lewiston, Me. Levine's The Store for Men 8: Bon Waterville, Me. Poissonier's Market Waterville, Me. MSOWH-DJ'U Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Bolduc Waterville, Me. Mr. and Mrs. George St. Laurent Brunswick, Me. Mr. Albert Ouellette Brunswick, Me. Rev. John W. Frawley Winslow. Me. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Legendre Saco, Me. Harper Grain Company Saco, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thorn Old Orchard Beach, Me. Menard's Jewelry Biddeford, Me. Hormidas Jalbert Biddeford, Me. Claire Chenard Biddeford, Me. Carroll's Cut-Rate Biddeford, Me. Dr. John L. Armstrong Biddeford, Me. Biddeford, Beauty Shoppe Biddeford, Me. x Reilly's Pastry Biddeford, Me. Dr. Alvin Aaron Biddeford, Me. Charm Beauty Shop Biddeford, Me. Mr. Adelard Landry Lewiston, Me. Miss Georgette St. Laurent Brunswick. Me. a,xsmm -c- M a r wuzrfx ' ,v m, - Dr. Raymond E. Faucher Biddeford, Me. Yvonne Doyon Biddeford. Me. Mrs. Anna Demers Biddefotd, Me. Dr. Thomas Parady Biddeford. Me. Benette Barber Shop Biddeford. Me. Sherwin-Williams Biddeford, Me. ML and Mrs. Delpis Roy Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Landry Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Apollinaire Bergeron Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Benoit Springfield, Mass. Erard's Pharmacy Springfield, Mass. Dr. John C. Maheu Springfield. Mass. Mrs. Virginia Vilandre Worcester, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Armand Cantara Southbridge, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dunham Brookfield. Mass. Mr. Ernest R. Jacques Rochester. N. H. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Desforges Belchertown, Mass. Mr. Romeo Allaire Spencer, Mass. MSOGHQ'U 59 Castello's Barber Shop Spencer, Mass. Mary and Delia Leblanc Mr. Spencer. Mass. and Mrs. Henry Cournoyer Spencer. Mass. . and Mrs. Russell Iulien Spencer. Mass. . and Mrs. Wilfred Charland Spencer, Mass. . and Mrs. Louis Racine Spencer, Mass. . and Mrs. Laurea Moreau Dover, N. H. . and Mrs. Emile Neveu Woonsocket, R. I. . Robert Trinque Woonsocket R. I. . and Mrs. Philippe Brousseau Woonsocket, R. I. . Albert Bacon Woonsocket, R. I. . Medora Richard Woonsocket, R. I. . and Mrs. Joseph Beausoleil Woonsocket, R. I. . and Mrs. Armand Richer Woonsocket, R. I. . and Mrs. Eugene Gadoury Pawtucket, R. I. . and Mrs. George Cardin Spencer, Mass. . Henry Charland Spencer. Mass. Miss Rhea Bacon Woonsocket. R. I. Compliments of x'HIEAI'RESf- V; Inc g! K V Central Mainds Most Modern Theatre John E. Fagan, Mgr. Alfred Street Biddeford, Me. Twomey Electric GENERAL 3112ch0 Lighting Fixtures and Domestic Appliances Alfred Street Biddeford, Me. Compliments of Biddeford Hardware Main Street Biddeford, Me. Compliments of Paqu Jewelry Store 13 Alfred Street Biddeford, Me. Compliments of Anastasoff Photo Studio Commercial and Portrait Phoiogruphy Candid Weddings - Frames Made to Order Copying and Engraving 31 Main Street Dial 4-8923 Biddeford, Me. iE-Ixfywbz WWUKX W REWM Autographs We Are Grateful . . . . . ....to all the people who have helped us in making the yearbook. We thank especially the Yearbook Staff; Mr. Therrien, who started us off on the book as the advisor last year; Mr. Barry, who has advised us this year; Fr. Norman, who took all the pic- tures and advised us on photography and finance; the Faculty for help and advice; and last, but not least, the student body from whom we received marvelous co-operation. The Seniors