St John High School - Aquila Yearbook (Concord, NH)

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PAGE 58 AQUILA l'l'4.l'.l .li'l .I l'.l I .I''I l'l'I''I''I''.I'll'v.l .lu,l'l,1'cj'aj'p,fa,1a,1n,1' Coach Arthur Toll HE roof seemed to have fallen on Saint john High football prospects for the 1947 season. First of all, the graduation of most of the members of the highly regarded 1946 Varsity squad left in us a gloomy feeling. Then came the announcement that Coach Moriarty was setting out for richer pastures. All hope for a successful season was dimmed and the morale of the under- grad was very low until the inspiring news that the very popular Arthur Toll had been appointed head coach of basketball was pub- licized. We knew Mr. Toll because he had refereed some of our games and had been a spectator at others. His calm deliberation had impressed us and his sympathetic understanding had made us feel that here was a friend. After only three weeks of practice, the spring game with Dover resulted in a relapse of hope regarding a successful fall campaign. A lot was learned in this game and Coach Toll spent many an hour during the ensuing summer in correcting weak- nesses and developing a stronger attack. Closer association with Mr. Toll during the early fall developed a mutual feeling between the coach and the boys. He told us that we could win if we really wanted to do so. The results of the inspiration that he infused in us is written in the record books. All the gang needed was the first touchdown to over- come the so-called inferiority complex. Enough cannot be said for the laudable work done by our friendly and faithful coach both on and off the field. His super- vision and guidance often extended to the personal problems of the boys. He always practiced what he preached, he taught more by example than by words. Later in life when we review in memory the victories of 1947, we shall always spot-light our spark plug, Mr. Toll, a truly great coach and an outstanding and honest gentleman. Francis Sullivan '48

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AQUILA PAGE 57 IRI'l l'l'l'l'IMI''iff''l l'.l l'll'I'.l'.l'.I .l .l .l'l'.l'I'l'a We Are Grateful Monsignor Senior Classroom Saint john High School Concord, New Hampshire June 20, 1948 Right Reverend Jeremiah S. Buckley 72 South Main Street Concord, New Hampshire Right Reverend and dear Monsignor: The year nineteen hundred and forty-eight has been one of the happiest years of our lives. It is all because of your kindness and generosity. You were the one who made it possible for us to attend every football and basketball game this year. We want you to know that we appreciate deeply everything you have done for us. We are proud to have been cheerleaders for Saint john High School. We have tried to be everything that you would want us to be and hope that we have been success- ful in this attempt. Respectfully and thankfully yours, The Cheerleaders of 1948 Sally Healy Theresa Feltault Helen Locke Joyce Jackson Kathleen Quimby Margaret Spaulding

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AQUILA PAGE 59 '-f-I-I-I-.f-f-1-f-f-,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,-1-1-1-.1-I 6 . iii? KE' if QV! 35 3 COACH ARTHUR TOLL