St Francis College - Motus Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

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Many years have gone by since that bright spring morning of June 5, 1955, when thirty-two seniors walked through the portals ofSt. Francis CollegeHigh School to assume their chosen positions in the world or to continue their education in various institutions ofhigher learning. Now, they are men preforming their work and putting their accumulated knowledge to good use in their various fields of endeavor. During these years of experience. they have cleared up many questions and solved many problems which they had during their high school days. All thirty-two alumni of 55 are back once more on the campus of their Alma Mater for a dual purpose: They are attempting a class reunion and also to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the found - ation of the School. It is a very joyous occasion and'very unusual, too, because it is seldom that you see a perfect attendance at such an event. There is much excitement in the air as old friends and classmates meet each other once more after thirtyefive years of separation. For some, though, the separation has not been so long. Such is the case of Phillip Collins, Eugene Kovacs, and Ronald Provencher, who have been working together as civil engineers. Their home office is located in Brooklyn, New York, with branches all over the country. Some of the Class of 55 are renowned engineers. For instance, Roger Beaupre has recently made public his plans for the construction of a new type of railroad motor. You may well be interested in the fact that Wilfred Dufour is his right hand man! The men ofSt. Francis have spread all over the world and have entered many professions. They have been brought here to Biddle- ford through the courtesy of T.W.A. for whom no other than Gerard Bosse is chiefpilot. Another classmate who chose aviation is Robert Ross,he now owns the largest air charter service in the New England area. We might very well add another purpose to this meeting. We must say farewell to some of our old classmates. Dr. Richard L'Heureux, M.D. and his assistant Dr. Patrick Martin, Jr.,M.D. are leaving shortly for the Dark Continent to set their practice among the needy Africans. Another of our departing conferees is Maj. Robert Vermette who has accepted a command in the Far East. 24 J

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Eugene Kovacs consigns his love for Brooklyn to William Bath and his long curly hair to Gerald Langelier. Raymond Lambert passes what is left of his Latin pony to Robert Jacques and his serious nature to Donald Thibeault. Richard L'Heureux leaves his zest for arguing to Nelson Paradis and his old glass rim to Gabriel Desjardin. Patrick Martin passes his pink belt to David St. Pierre and his extraordinary vocabulary to Roland Marcoux. Bernard Maurais gives his lOO-yard dashes with the pigskin to to Marcel Desjardin and his genius in class to Stuart Flavin. Eugene Michaud leaves his mystery books to James Parent and his old ink pad to Robert Lagassey. Rodney Milliard bequeaths his Yankee drawl to Normand Gagne and his placidness in class to George St. Pierre. Conrad Moisan leaves his love for Biddeford to Marcel Boiduc and his perennial blush to James Parent. Bernard Nadeau gives his cowboy boots to Roger Normandin and his tooth brush to Garnet Colpetts. Raymond Neveu offers his title of Mad Scientist to Roger Cloutier and his old pencils to Raymond Ouellette. Jean Nicknair bestows his dry wit to Marcel Desjardins and his medieval Third Order rope to Thomas Beaulieu. John Ouellette leaves his box of Kleenex and ability to catch colds to Leo Goulet and his love for Sanford to Normand Gagne. John Plourde passes his quietness in study to Nelson Paradis and his address book to Roland Marcoux. Reginald Poulin passes his persistent ambitions to David St. Pierre and his ability to tell stories to Gerald Langelier. Ronald Provencher leaves his title of Lefty to Paul Croteau and his pressurized suit to Real Bouchard. Hemy Ross presents his careful driving ability to William Bath and his old white bucks to Lionel Beaudoin. Robert Ross leaves his long black curls to Dana Daigle and his dunce hat to Leonce Ferdinando. Robert Vermette gives his broad manly shoulders to Marc Chasse and his attractive shyness to Wilfred Boissoneault. Drawn up by: Richard L'Heureux Witnesses: Ray Lambert Roger Daigle Jr h - - - --s ,- .. I .s F: - h M A.

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WW The School has also made a great contribution to the business world. h Roger Daigle has risenalmost to the top of the business world by being first Vice-president ofthe largest chain store on the Pacific coast. The reason for his being only vice-ptesident is because none other than our own Jean-Louis Nicknait is president. Henry Ross has also been climb- ing tothetop. He recently has taken over his father's enterprise, which has grown tremendously in the past few years. His keenest competitor is his friend and also a Biddeford native, Raymond Gagne. Another group of graduates of S. F. has chosen the field of engineer- ing in which to make their contribution toward the scientific progress of their country. These men, Roland Dumais, John Ouellette, Roget Jalbert, and Rodney Milliard, are installing the world's most powerful 3-D color television station, WLIV, under the direction of Wilfred H. Gagnon, Jr. --chief engineer. l f the person of John Plourde, tax collector of Madawaska, the metropolis of Northern Maine. To help the unwilling pay their taxes, Mr. Plourde h There is bound to be a Shylock in every group, and we have one in K calls in the chief of the State Police, George Fellows. In the employment of the Federal government, we have Bernard Nadeau as a foreign relatlons man We have also Raymond Neveu working for Washington as a nuclear phystcrsts Before leavrng for thts reunion he had Just completed important work on a top secret pmJect Hts assrstant, Bernard Maurais lS helptng Prof. Neveu w1th the intricate mathematical calculation necessary to perform such deli- cate work. At the termination of this event we will all proceed to the newly constructed chapel to hear solemn benediction by the Rev, Mgr Raymond Lambert, the only one of the class to become a member of the clergy, As we reach the end of the roster, we see that the remaining two members, Dr. Reginald Poulin and Dr. Eugene Michaud have taken medical careers and have set up practices in their respective cities. e 1w 5., hf 252;: e You now have met the members of the Class of '55 and have seen what profession each has chosen to reach that ultimate goal-- happiness in a successful career. After this memorable meet ing, everyone will return to their homes and places of work and continue to spread the Christian Principles they learned here at their Alma Mater. Wilfred H. Gagnon. Jr V y x4 x 3:1: :1 13$th 1?? csmsw 1'14:ng :37 rd;