St Johns Preparatory School - Spire Yearbook (Danvers, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1956 volume:

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It's a dozen and one activities, all of them important, all of them designed to turn out the well-rounded individual. . . . It's chapel and the playing fields and the S X classroom and a radio blaring in campus 5' S X halls and the daily routine of prayer and S work and play. 8 l ,N -Z8 A stranger to Prep life must ask: What do the boys do all day? There is really no adequate answer. They pray, they study, they play, they attend social affairs, they go from one activity to another. And they GROW: spiritually, mentally, physically. They undergo that re- markable transformation whereby the ill-at-ease Freshman becomes the poised Senior ready for the life that awaits him beyond the Halls of Ivy. a'zMz1fz7zf 172 M5 pfzhfgaffs X X X XX X X f Qf0z71'!zMf lildfffllf WX Q A '1 1. g 5 Q X S R lfilnbfii bi x , -S n . 'AJS ..'fA 51 w . -a.. 'r.'.'1'.' 'N-:P : . ' 255: -5:15:55 2-11 4, , ..... .. -.f -. . . . 3 Q -. .-.-S. 4- Q mai-xbffga-:fy .- . 1' . ore an more are the educational possibili- er my is areayo m mense importance in the educative process. Scholastic success physi cal prowess-these would mean nothing if spiritual values were ignored. . Prayer must play a vital role in the life of a Catho lic student 11 w11ziz7zz7zy ala' f1w?2'zW1z,f,., ! .V ff! ' ff , f WA A 1 A 1 X W ro er 1roy,. . .,p . h d h ldb W M 31 A balanced program of mterscholastic athletics is part of the Prep routine. .. .M fi zz ,afqymszfzm ,afqyfzzlfz In an age of science the Prep pre- pares the scientists of the future. Modern and well-equipped labora- tories in chemistry, physics, and biology provide the Prep student with the scientific background so vital and necessary in the World of today. . ,. ,WgM177zj WW 172612 The classroom routine is duly stressed in preparatory school education. Here are laid the foundations for successful endeavors on the collegiate level. 44 . Wg, ,, ae? ooii w2 'l l. 3 ag? 04 g,wQ igrr Q Q - 15. 4651 FWQQQWME Wwijaa . ,ww as V ' -- K ,Ls W. .5 all The Prep hockey team in action at the Lynn Arena. Not only on the playing fields of Eton but on the playing fields and ten- nis courts and hockey rinks of any pre- paratory school are many of life's lessons vividly illustrated. ps Illia? The astronomers of the wi - future! f? if An informal campus chat. ERA! t K 'W , 5 r af' 1 Football of St. John's Prep. And a decorations. bl the social life domlnated the X' it E 'W-fx.-.i,sfs . . Preparatory school education .... At St. John's in Danvers, Massachusetts: , . . A rewarding and enriching experience .... Bringing together students from many states and many lands .... An educational system that de- mands much of the student in study habits and sell-discipline, Emi' that alters an almasi unique preparation tor college life, for adult lite. . . . Provided in a setting of natural beauty on a two-hundred acre campus, L . ln a Catholic atmospherei . . . Where ancient principles are inculcatecl, i'tsL.E'4' where the wisely modern is wholeheartedly accepted. . . . Where :J'r':::uwu.i endeavors -,HTG made to develop the whole student: spiritually, intellect-ually, physically. A is 'tysmw . ,ggi gg v'jJ ' -valid 52553 'Nii- fini 3 jf 9 'M' 5 Q1 . , L 4 S A, A M ,Q . M 5, H- 'S 'If . .,f, N ',w, A 1 f fu T f lf.15.'R' if M . '11 5 ,..... .Q .Mg ., mf: JF , f ..' af -95 , , gin +W. f ,ww 2 Q i .. , fi ml' 51 , 7 Lf, 7 3-3 M - V 4' ff' ' L 'f' . i fy t 4 . -ya w 1 4 ' 1 '.,, , 4-Lgsrffg 4, 4? . N-...Q 2 5 J' v-W K TN..- vf-pf lm V, , , M., - Q Q7 2' , 1 4 w may 4 , Af www , ' i' 5 . Y V , mam , 4, . X V . . 4 My 3A,, W Sf NS? Q 4 ,, vm., W '51QQQ4l51fQ,.-M7 :li k 1' va , 'P .1 K f' 5551 vw, .3 - fiff .1 liv mh . ff yfsgfkzzgzz-ggi, -2, .,f-dew M, 5' , f K . Q 'Hi YW Q L. -75,4 w p x 3 l:V. 1-6 :.' S 4 fi gif 1 K Q fy AL ? ,ey Md X... ff ' 'Q if A We L X' 2 X, xx .QQSPFH jg dk :- E- Ifcirzir eff: ? ? ' W: , .. if gs .if 'B , . i ,. ffl' 3, -U 5 . gg- -yu ,W S ,W 6? 1,4- , -in A W' Vi . s . . g , . 1 if ! 1 , L.-Q.aJ,:1i1. . 2 ij - gr A vb' gr ,vp N, Nam 'X ilivztsx .5 V f Ji Alas' 1635 M Mb 'lv 'lr fum. HEADMASTER , . . BROTHER GILROY, C. F. X. In his first year as Headmaster of St. John's Brother Gilroy revealed himself as a wise administrator, an educator with vision and foresight, an exemplary religious with a very special love of and devotion to the Prep. Under his prudent direction projects were undertaken that will eventually modernize both classrooms and living quarters. The progress made in the renovation of Xavier Hall during the past school year indi- cates, in small measure, what can and will be done to give St. John's an ultra-modern appearance. Our thanks, then, to Brother Gilroy for the work already accomplished. Our promise of support in whatever projects he may undertake in the future. Domine non sum dignus . . . ut intres sub tectum meum . . sed tantum die verbo, et sanabitur animo. mea. BROTHER GILES, C. F. X. F CULTY BROTHER WILFRID, C. F. X. I I KW jzzzkhzy W BROTHER CASIMIR, C. F. X., Treasurer. His office was a busy place and BROTHER CASIMIR was a busy man. ,W BROTHER ANGELO was kept busy with the doz- ens of calls that poured into the Prep switchboard. . . . . For the Xaverian Brother there are few idle moments and that is particularly true in boarding school life. Music will always have charms: BROTHER ERNEST at the chapel organ. I MR. FRANK SHEEHAN unravels the mysteries of English poetry for George Hinchey and Phil ' ' 0 Pelletier. BROTHER PAUL, Director of Studies, always has a dozen and one duties to perform. To him we owe a special debt of gratitude for wise and kindly advice. He really urged us along the scholastic road. I BROTHER PASCAL, C. F. X BROTHER NORMAN and students in a mathematical huddle. Maybe they're going to raise x to the nth degree! BROTHER ANSELM and BROTHER JOHN EVANGELIST. In typical year book style we take advantage of these Faculty Pages to express our gratitude to the Xaverian Brothers-the men who labored with us and for us during the past four years. From them we learned the old but eternally young truths of Mother Church. From them We drew inspiration, idealism, an acute aware- ness of the real meaning of life. With them We prayed and studied and spent four nostalgically happy years. To them We say not only THANK YOU but GOD BLESS YOU. ..,11111' 111171132 172 My ,WW If BROTHER CAREY, C. F. X. BROTHER BERNARD, C. F. X. BROTHER GERARD, C. F. X. BROTHER ERNEST, C. F. X. BROTHER PAUL, C. F. X. ??'Z BROTHER REMBERT, C. F. X. BROTHER BRIAN gives a little slide rule direc- tion to a pair of eager students. We've often won- dered: how many questions does a teacher answer from the start of school until day's ending? Mzmfzklzf. QQ., w i BROTHER LUKE, C. F. X. fi. nd' F in ab I .. -,W ff -i Q fi? gm 'ei 'ff P' m 1 ? sw, v x BROTHER GA UDENTIUS, C. F. X. EVEREND THOMAS C. HUDGINS who icceeded Father Sullivan as chaplain of t. John's. His priestly kindness and his Lterest in everything pertaining to the rep have already won all hearts. 'Nmmm BROTHER EUCHERIUS, C. F. X. BROTHER ALBINUS C F X To the fright: MR. FRED MASTROLIA and MR. CHARLES FOX, head coaches of football and basketball respectively. 5... fs BROTHER JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, C. F. X. A memory picture of FATHER WILLIAM SULLIVAN now chaplain at the Waltham State Hospital. BROTHER STANLEY gives a smiling an swer. 2 gum--new nalsr ff Jim McCarthy poses a question for BROTHER PHILIP. BROTHER M ELVI N and biology students. Below: Brother Francis de Sales takes some of his Freshmen through the intricacies of Latin. Dedi- cated to a career of teaching, the Xaverian Broth- ers labors zealously for the students committed to his care. He works harder, more selflessly, because he is working for the Great Teacher-God Himself. Brother Wilfrid in action on the educa- tional front. It will only be in retrospect, we suppose, that we'l1 fully appreciate our teachers. These pages will serve to recall those who worked with us and for us. MISS MARIE O'BRIE'N MISS MARY MCGAULEY, R. N. MISS EILEEN LARKIN rl ' -4+ I W J The Class of 1956 .... About to ioin the llong, long line of Prep? graduates .... Armed with the ancient but eternally new truths of Catholicism .... Ready to bid Au Revoir to St. .lohn's .... About to face the challenge of the world that awaits them .... Looking back nostalgically at the past, but eager to see what the future may hold in store tor them .... in V K QQ J' I 'Z 1 NX ' 4 I TX ' 1- Q, Q, ' 'f'- ,K . Y... , : V ' f ..f ., ' Q fri ,4 vi fs -, , W--1 'rf fy W 'Q' :f 17 if X . , , Q 4' 9 q Ql Z. I I X IA , 4 f4 NL .. .l l..- , , f f W O 11.-1..ii-1- -- -- Xavier Hall, bathed in sunlight, with the spire stretching skywards .... Around Xavier cluster many of the happy memories that will always be ours. . . . Here We advanced intellectually .... Here as Seniors we lived and dreamed and moved towards manhood .... GR DUATI G CL SS OF 1956 ORLANDO JORGE ARANGO 139 Twelfth St. Panama City, Panama A four-year Prep man .... Participated whole-heartedly in all club activities and intra-mural sports .... Delighted in show- ing us how soccer should be played .... A deadly shot with the JV basketeers .... A Science Fair participant. RANDALL JOHN ASTOLFI 3 Frankwood Ave. Beverly, Mass. A Public Speaking enthusiast .... Se- lected Economics as his favorite subject. . . . Plans on a Business Administration Course in college .... Listed fishing and listening to modern music as relaxations. . . . Success to him! RAMON ERNESTO AVALO, JR. M anati Puerto Rico Saw service with the Frosh Basketball Team .... A Sodalist for a year .... Dis- played his gridiron prowess with the Eag- lets .... Characterized by his quick smile, ready laugh .... Gave his all in the Social Leagues .... A popular classmate! Q Ps -it Wifi gl X JOSEPH FRANCIS BARRESI F9 Bark St. Fall River, Mass. Came to the Prep in his Junior year .... Vice-President of Sigma Nu .... Secretary rf Pi Alpha .... Many, many activities such ns the Football Dance Committee .... Ex- ,remely popular .... Worked out with the arack team in the fall and spring .... T.JOH ARTHUR LAURENCE BENNETT, JR. !91 Asbwry St. Hamilton, Mass. Came to the Prep as a sophomore .... Listed baseball as his favorite sport .... Ambitious and willing to work hard at what interests him .... Quick to join in a iiscussion .... We know that a bright fu- :ure awaits him. CLEMENT THOMAS BAXTER, JR. 123 Essex St. Beverly, Mass. Glee Clubber .... Sodalist .... Member of the SPIRE staff .... Tremendously in- terested in hockey and golf .... Did Well scholastically .... Caddied at the United Shoe Country Club .... Science Club .... Many activities kept him busy. ' PREP PETER GRISWOLD BILL 3.96 Church St. Wethefrsjield, Conn. Came to the Prep in his Junior year .... Two years on the track team .... Two years with the Glee Club .... Always well- dressed .... An integral part of life on the third floor of Xavier .... Big ideas, but he'll live up to them! l SEVERIN MATTHEW BELIVEAU 631 Hancock St. Rumfofrd, M aine A two-year Prep man from the great state of Maine .... Played on the Resident Basketball Team .... Captured the Sigma Nu Pingpong Trophy .... Did fine work scholastically .... A ready smile and a pleasing personality .... RONALD LOUIS BOURGAULT 20 Green St. Salem, Mass. A hard-working' Salemite .... Sodality for four years .... Will be remembered for his Wizardry in mathematics .... Stayed with the Latin for four years .... Made a really fine record scholastically and his quiet manner endeared him to all. 33 RICHARD ERNEST BOURQUE GILES STEDMAN BROWN DANIEL JOSEPH BURKE 2 Witham St. A Sodalist for three years .... Showed his versatile ability on the diamond and gridiron for two years .... An ardent golfer in his free time .... His friendly smile won many friends for him .... We predict a bright future for Dick. South Lymifield, Mass. 7 H esston Terrace Dorchester, Mass. 8 Sylvan Circle Lyrmfleld, M ass. President of Pi Alpha .... Secretary of Two years of Varsity baseball .... One the Sodality .... Served two years on the year of Jay Vee ball .... The solid, sub- Student Council .... Three years of stal- stantial type of citizen .... A tremendous wart line play in football .... Heaved the interest in sports .... Added his bit to class shotput for the track team .... Many, many discussions .... Many abilities and we know talents. . . . An exceptional record. he'll make good in the world. T. JOH 9 PREP JOHN BARRETT BURKE, JR. 12 Summit St. M anchester, Conn. Vice-President of Kappa Kappa .... Three years of Varsity Football .... Two years of Varsity basketball .... Three years of track .... JV football and basket- ball as a preparation for Varsity competi- tion .... A real gentleman! DONN BRIAN BYRNE 51 School St. Andover, Mass. A three-year man at the Prep .... The hard Working Co-Editor of the CON- CORDIA .... Glee Clubber .... Football Dance Committee .... Listed sailing as his pet hobby .... Contributed much to school life .... Ever ready to lend a helping hand. JOHN NICHOLAS CANNING 99 Western Ave. Augusta, Maine One year of JV football .... Three years of Varsity football as the very capable cen- ter .... Treasurer of the Kappa, Sigma Nu, and Pi Alpha clubs .... A real State-of- Maine rooter .... Congenial companion. . . A real friend. ROBERT FRASER CAREY JOHN JAMES CASEY L0 Columbus Ave. Salem, Mass. 4 Noble Afve. Westfield, Mass. Loyal Sodalist .... Member of SPIRE Cross country .... JV basketball .... staff .... Gave yeoman service to the Glee Two years of hockey .... Eaglet football. Club .... Steady, reliable character. ., . . . . . Two years with the Sodality .... Listed Awell-developed sense of humor .... A real baseball as his favorite sport, fishing for :lassmate .... And we really appreciated relaxation .... A sincere and pleasant rim! personality. MARTIN LEO CHAPUT BERNARD FRANCIS CHEVERIE, JR. 102 Leach St. Salem, Mass. 21 Mulbefrfry St. Beverly, Mass. An all-around Prep man .... One year A four-year Sodalist .... Favorite sub- Jf JV football .... Two years of Varsity ject: biology .... Interested in all sports. football .... A four-year Sodalist .... Sang . . . Plans on a Pre-Dental Course in col- with the Glee Club for four years .... lege .... Listed fishing and swimming as Found Prep life a pleasant experience .... best ways to find relaxation .... Our very A grand personality! best, Bernie! ROBERT EDWARD CHUTE RFD Essex, Mass. Eaglet football for two years .... A fervent Sodalist during his four years .... Consistent Honor Roll student .... Did out- standing work in the Science Fair .... President of the Science Club .... An exemplary record .... One of the best! GRADUATI G CLASS 0F19 6 35 i, EQ, The coke machine: in its moments of operation the colorful machine offered the famous pause that refreshes .... A familiar lunchtime scene .... And as We satisfied the inner men we talked of many things: of games and dances and class work and teachers and anything and everything. GR DUATI G CLASS 0F195t CHARLES ANTHONY CLARK 12 Cypress St. Lawrence, Mass. Eaglet and JV football .... Trod the cross-country paths in the brisk autumn. . . . Member of the SPIRE staff .... Active in the Science Club .... Followed the Wan- derings of Aeneas in Latin IV .... An excellent student .... A tried-and-true Prep man. feiiisimblef' 2 '?fs'Z3'f1:w -' gfgfzfgf- , F .. Xl ' ' ' ff WW' , ANTHONY JOHN CLOUTMAN 57 Dearborn St. Salem, Mass. A Sodalist for three years .... Did well in the physics department of the Science Fair .... Good in-golf .... An advocate of progressive jazz .... Active in all Prep social functions .... A classmate whom we admired and respected. JAMES FRANCIS CONNOLLY, JR. 20 Emerson S t. Peabody, Mass. Four years in the Sodality .... Saw dra- matic service with the Masquers .... A veteran public speaker .... Participated in debating .... Co-Editor of this edition of the SPIRE .... Hard-working, serious, de- voted to all the causes of the school. KENNETH JOHN COUGHLIN 52 Dexter Road Lexington, Mass. Came to the Prep as a Junior .... Spent two years with the track team .... A year of Public Speaking .... Enjoyed social life at the Prep .... Amiable disposition .... Made life pleasant on the third floor of Xavier .... All the best, Ken! MICHAEL PAUL DERBY 51 Richview St. Dorchester, Mass. A member of the SPIRE staff .... Avid basketball fan .... Day-hopped for four years from Dorchester .... Figured out he travelled 30,000 miles to and from the Prep. . . . Plans on a Business Administration Course in college .... A real credit to St. John's. T. JOHN, PREP MICHAEL RYAN DISKIN 91 Sudbury Road Concord, Mass. Three years of track .... A year of cross- country .... Two years with the Glee Club. . . . One year in the Sodality .... Excellent scholastic record .... Received awards in oratorical contests .... Hopes to pursue a career in law. 5?2L3f5i3?l'5g,?l2a, 1, RICHARD EDWARD DOHENY 1 Conway St. Roslindale, Mass. Eaglet baseball .... JV baseball .... JV football .... Varsity football where he starred at halfback and won Catholic League All-Star recognition .... Co-Cap- tain of Varsity football .... Outstanding dash man .... Worked hard scholastically. 43 PAUL LEO DEVLIN 66 Margin St. Peabody, Mass. Vice-President of the Class of 1956 .... Did a fine job on the Student Council .... Four years in the Sodality and Prefect of the Sodality in his Senior year .... A mem- ber of the SPIRE staff and the Science Club .... An outstanding record! RICHARD JOSEPH DOWNEY 23.9 Huron Ave. Cambridge, Mass. Four years of track .... Three years in the Glee Club and President of that organ- ization in his Senior year .... One year in the Sodality .... Vice-President of Kappa. . . . Artistically inclined and always in de- mand for decoration schemes .... The best to him! 37 STEPHEN PATRICK DUFFY P. 0. Bom 38 Ashland, New Hampshire A three-year Prep man .... With the track team for three years .... One year of Eaglet football .... in the Science Fair for three years .... Member of Science Club. . . . Hopes for a career in engineering. . . . Should do well .... Good wishes, Steve! WILLIAM HAROLD DWYER, JR. 20 Ashton St. Beverly, Mass. A four-year Sodalist .... Member of the SPIRE staHi .... In the Glee Club .... Listed U. S. History as his favorite subject. . . . Listening to popular music his best way of relaxing .... Busy with many school ac- tivities .... Very much the gentleman. JOHN PETER DZIADOSZ 18 Peatfield St. Ipswich, Mass. Frosh quarterback on Eaglet football team .... A good fielder and hitter with the JV baseball team .... Two years of the So- dality .... His car carried many a Prepster over the roads from Ipswich .... A grand character! . .IGH i PREP WILLIAM HENRY EMMITH 15 Chestnut St. Beverly, Mass. Four years in the Sodality .... Lent a fine baritone voice to the Glee Club .... Physics and mathematics his favorite sub- jects .... Particularly interested in elec- tronics .... Pet hobby: spear fishing .... A congenial companion, a real friend. -sz. g ,J msn - ggi- . if-1 six, Iris -, w--. :fis?2.:.1 1.,sw' : ' 91, , .T e 1: . fagsgf'c.: ' - ' - ff 1-X ,522 ' 45 f ' aa53?: ':-- fl. 'Elf with CHARLES WINDSOR FAIRBANK, JR. 56 Corning St. Beverly, Mass. Sodality .... Two years of JV baseball, two years of Varsity baseball .... Varsity basketball .... Biology Club .... Many tal- ents and a pleasant personality .... Was friendly to all and made friends with many. . . . The best of everything to him! WILLIAM STINSON FALLA Lower County Road West Harwich, Mass. Eaglet football .... JV football .... So- dality .... Science Club, with chemistry his particular field .... Outstanding dash and relay man with the track team for two years .... Consistent Honor Roll student. . . . We could say many nice things about him! LAWRENCE EDWARD FARRELL Yo bafrt St. Danvers, Mass. 'hree years in the Glee Club .... A mem- of the Sodality .... Listed basketball as favorite sport .... Hopes to follow an runting course in college .... Worked d in his years at the Prep .... A loyal :smate and ardent Prep rooter. WILLIAM FRANCIS FEENEY, JR. Wafrtinack Ave. Peabody, Mass. 'rack .... A Sodalist for two years .... 'orite subject: economics .... Enjoyed ting and declaiming in Mr. Sheehan's nlic Speaking Course .... Helped make years at the Prep the happy ones they 'e .... The very best, Bill! THOMAS MARTIN FAY .98 Winthrop St. Augusta, Maine One year of J V football .... Three years of outstanding play in Varsity football .... Four years of track where he was a con- sistent winner in the shotput .... Plans on a career in dentistry .... The sincere, solid type .... The best! MICHAEL ANTHONY FICARA 228 Pziritan Road Swampscott, Mass. Three years in the Glee Club .... One year of the Sodality .... Worked out with the track team for two years .... Competi- tor in the Science Fair for two years. . . . Photography as a hobby .... Made many friends .... A fine, fine character! DAVID GERALD FIELD A 64 Bisson St. Beverly, Mass. Sodality for four years .... Particularly enjoyed mechanical drawing .... Sailing his hobby .... Member of the Sandy. Point Yacht Club. , . . Plans on a career in engi- neering .... Many talents that should bring him success. GR DU Tl G CLASS OF19 Q E Brother Giles finds a moment to chat with a few of the customers in the never-ending line at the canteen. After many changes of location the canteen finally found a permanent home in the one-time locker room of Xavier .... A record player, new tables and chairs, etc. gave it the New Look. GR DUATING CLASS OF 19 6 FRANCIS WILLIAM FOLEY RONALD PAUL FONTAINE 75 Woodville St. Everett, Mass. 107 Conant St. Danvers, Mass. One year of hockey .... One year of In the Sodality for four years .... A track .... Boarded for a year and day- loyal and talented Glee Clubber .... Geom- hopped the rest of the time .... Ready etry his favorite subject .... Lots of inter- smile .... Interested in everything that per- ests: cars, landscape gardening, etc .... tained to the Prep .... We enjoyed knowing Made an excellent scholastic record .... him .... All good wishes, Frank! He'l1 make the grade in life. PETER CHRISTOPHER FRAME Buckfield Plantation Yemassee, S. C. A warm and friendly character from Carolina .... Brought a touch of the Old South with him .... Kept busy with many thingsg track, club activities, dance commit- tees .... Thoroughly enjoyed his years at the Prep .... Our best wishes go with you, Pete! WQQ MRM ., -iff iiiwlgf 7 Qiii' +33 . K Q H saggy . me sw lf Ni 'BH HENRY CHARLES FRENCH GEORGE ANDREW GAGNAN BARTHOLOMEW JOSEPH GALVIN, JR. 9 Fidelis Way Brighton, Mass. 108 Margin St. Peabody, Mass. 669 Lowell St. Lawrence, Mass. One year of JV football .... Two years JV football .... Three years of Varsity Played JV football .... Liked hunting f Varsity football .... Two years with the football .... Co-Captain of the 1955 team. and sports cars .... Fine sense of humor. Lesident Basketball Team .... Three years . . . Chosen for the Catholic League All- . . . Congeniality a distinguishing character- f track .... Student Council .... Glee Stars .... Varsity baseball for three years. istic .... Got a lot out of school life. . . Ilub .... President of Sigma Nu .... Vice- . . . Glee Club .... Public Speaking .... Hopes to pursue a career in engineering. . . . 'resident of Pi Alpha .... An outstanding Many, many activities! ecord! T. .IOHV PREP AUGUST GENSER, JR. JOHN BENNETT GILES, JR. O. Boa: 19 San Nicolas, Aruba, NWI 5 Atlantic Ave. Beverly, Mass. Spent two years at St. J ohn's .... Track. Four years in the Sodality .... Glee Club. . Glee Club .... Competed in the Science Two years with the track team .... Liked Lir .... Chemistry his favorite subject .... all sports, especially football .... Selected d excellent work scholastically. . ,ppy disposition .... It was wo .owing him! . . A solid geometry as his favorite subject. . . . derful Participated in all campus activities. He'l1 make good! Has the necessary qualities for success. ROBIN LOUIS GOMEZ P. O. Box 3671 Balboa, Canal Zone Four years of the Sodality. . . . Two years of Eaglet football .... One year of track. . . . Competed in the Science Fair for two years .... Science Club .... Plans on an engineering career .... Made an excellent scholastic record. ROBERT FOREST HARNEY PAUL EUGENE HART WILLIAM RYDER HEALY 97 Corning St. Beverly, Mass. 105 Exeter St. Lawrence, Mass. 30 Franklin Ave. Swampscott, Mass. Student Council for two years .... Co- Four years in the Sodality .... Journal- JV football .... Varsity football .... Two Editor of this edition of the SPIRE .... istic experience with the CONCORDIA .... years in the Sodality .... Glee Club .... Played a stellar brand of tennis .... Presi- Member of the SPIRE staff .... Possesses Listed Latin and Biology for favorite sub- dent of the Senior Class .... Excellent one of the biggest smiles on the campus .... jects .... Consistent Honor Roll student .... scholastic record .... Four years of Latin. Eager and ambitious .... May all the won- We predict a bright future for him .... The . . . Abilities that will pay off in the world. derful things in the world be his! very best, Bill! O WILLIAM JAMES HICKEY 30 Mansfield St. Framingham, Mass. Three years of track-his favorite sport. . . . One year in the Sodality . . . Secretary of Sigma Nu .... A real rooter for all things connected with St. J ohn's .... Popu- lar .... Friendly .... Plans on a Business Administration Course in college. GEORGE PETER I-IINCHEY JOSE MANUEL IRURITA 355 Essex St. Salem, Mass. 251 Cipres Mexico City, Mexico Tennis his favorite sport .... Loyal So- An enthusiastic Glee Clubber .... Latin dalist for two years .... A great, big smile scholar .... Worked out with the track for the world in general .... Really enjoyed team .... Did excellent work in the Prep knowing him .... Attended all school func- and Arch-diocesan Science Fairs .... Science tions .... Did his share in all class activi- Club .... The gentleman-and-scholar type. ties. . . . He sold us on Mexico! E RICHARD GEORGE JOHNSEN 'Prospect St. Bloomfield, Conn. Two years of JV football .... two years Varsity football .... Two years of Var- ! basketball .... A year of JV baseball. CONCORDIA staff .... Active in every- ng .... Well-developed sense of humor. Good luck, Dick! CHARLES LINTOTT KELLEY, JR. 340 State St. Bangor, Maine JV football .... Varsity football .... JV basketball and baseball .... Loved hunting and fishing as do all good Maine men .... Club life and its various activities kept him busy .... May all the good things in life be his! THOMAS EDMOND KIELY I Broadway Lynn, Mass. Eaglet football .... Four years of the lality .... Listed mathematics as his forite subject .... Liked golf and water ing .... Participated in two Science irs .... Made many friends and enjoyed years at St. J ohn's. ROBERT EDWARD KORDALSKI 73 Orchard St. Salem, Mass, A spirited Varsity tackle for three years. . . . Three years in the Glee Club .... Four years in the Sodality .... Automobiles his hobby .... Worked hard scholastically .... Many activities. . . . Many friends who wish him well. PETER ALBERT KUSHNIERUK 23 Beckett St. Peabody, Mass. Public Speaking .... Listed chemistry as his favorite subject .... Likable disposition. . . . We found his company stimulating. . . . Worked hard and well for any school cause. . . . One of our good friends in our four years at St. J ohn's. GRADUATING CLASS 0F19 Q rx 'T' Industrious SPIRE Staff members Bob Mailloux and Bob Landry contact a prospective advertiser by phone .... Most of the firms contacted were quite gracious and to them the Senior Class extends heartfelt thanks .... Adver- tisements helped make the SPIRE a reality. GR DUATING CL SS OF19 6 PAUL JOSEPH LABRIE 14 Shore Avenue Salem, Mass. Dayhopped from the Witch City .... First prize winner in biology at the Science Fair .... Four years of the Sodality .... One year in Glee Club .... Many likable qualities .... Determined worker .... Should go far in life. vi ROBERT EDGAR LANDRY 11 Cambridge St. Salem, Mass. A member of the Sodality .... Hard- working staff member of the 1956 SPIRE. . . . Listed summer activities, especially water skiing, as favorite pastimes .... The steady, reliable type .... Lots and lots of ability .... Good luck, Bob! PABLO LASCURAIN Montes Auvermfa 505 Mexico City, Mexico Two years of track .... A year of Eaglet football .... President of the Junior Club. . . . Enjoyed club life particularly .... Ex- cellent harmonica player .... Hopes to fol- low a career in civil engineering .... Very much the gentleman! WILFRED GEORGE LAVOIE PHILIP JOSEPH LE BLANC Leach St. Salem, Mass. 200 Lafayette St. Salem, Mass. Secretary-Treasurer of the Glee Club .... A Sodalist for four years .... Talented rur years of the Sodality .... Two years singer for Glee Club .... Dramatic experi- th the Prep orchestra .... Member of the ence with the Masquers .... A member of ience Club .... Enjoyed all activities at the Science Club .... Listed English as his e Prep .... A very essential part of the favorite subject .... An all-around grand ass of 1956. person .... The very best, Phil! T. JOH ' PREP JOHN DAVID LINEHAN opsfield Road I pswich., Mass. A shining light in intra-mural sports .... tried-and-true Glee Clubber for three ears .... Loyal Sodalist .... A veteran at .e Prep switchboard .... Did well scholas- :ally .... All our best wishes go with him! JOSEPH WILLIAM LINEHAN, JR. Topsfield Road I pswich, Mass. Four-year resident like his brother John. . . . Treasurer of Kappa Kappa .... Cross country for two years .... JV baseball .... Tennis .... His geniality won a host of friends for him .... We're sure he'1l be a big success! CONRAD ELPHEGE L'HEUREUX 11 Pond St. Salem, Mass Many activities .... Glee Club .... Pian- ist extraordinary for the school orchestra . . . Vice-President of the Science Club. . . SPIRE staff .... Talented scholastically . . . Won Spanish Award in Junior year. . . One of our very best! BERNARD LOUIS LORETI 58 M cKay St. Beverly, Mass. Four years in the Sodality .... Four years in the Glee Club .... Member of the Science Club .... On the staff of the 1956 SPIRE .... Hopes for a career in electrical engineering .... Sincerity the keynote to his character. 45 JOHN CHRISTOPHER LOVELL WILLIAM JOHN LYNN 24 Walpole St. Norwood, Mass. 721 M ain St. Melrose, Mass. Came to the Prep as a Junior .... So- A two-year Prep man .... Two years of dality .... Two years on the track team .... track .... A year of cross country .... Two Enjoys swimming and sailing .... Hobby: years of hockey-his favorite sport .... antique cars .... Football Dance Commit- Public Speaking .... Debating . . . Dance tee .... Hopes to follow a career in den- committees .... Plans on a pre-law course tistry .... A popular classmate. in college. CORNELIUS JOHN MCCANN 127 Winnepurkit Ave. Lynn, Mass. Four years of the Sodality .... Eaglet football .... Excellent scholastic record .... Got a lot of enjoyment out of Prep life .... Many, many fine qualities that will insure success wherever he goes .... A host of friends wish him well! T. JOH ' PREP 'CALVIN THOMAS MCCARTHY, JR. 78 Margin St. Peabody, Mass. Sodality for four years .... The sincere, earnest type with the faculty of making friends quickly .... Active in parish organ- izations .... Attended all school functions. . . . An amiable classmate whom we'1l al- ways remember. EDWARD MICHAEL MCCARTHY 50 Robert Road Marblehead, Mass. JV basketball for two years .... Varsity basketball for a year .... Did an outstand- ing job as Varsity quarterback .... Chose US History as his favorite subject .... En- joyed well-deserved popularity .... All best wishes, Ed! JAMES JOSEPH MCCARTHY, JR. .99 Abbott St. Lawrence, Mass. Three years with the Glee Club .... Three years on the CONCORDIA staff .... An- other member of the famous Latin IV class and an industrious student .... An active Sodalist .... Made a reputation for sincer- ity and quiet determination. xi-Q,,1'f 'fl f i fi S A- ,J S L Q HRISTOPHER HUGH MCGIBBON 1 J PAUL JAMES MCGINLEY 16 Cottage St. South Hamilton, Mass. K W . Lago Heights Amba, NWI Came to the Prep in his Junior year .... v-notch tennis player .... Excelled in :er .... Contributed his full share to fp life .... Special friend of Will Falla. A quiet, friendly manner endeared him is all. rSEPH BARTHOLOMEW MACCHIA Main St. Medford, Mass. Eame to the Prep as a Junior .... Two rs on the track team .... Listed soci- gy as his favorite subject .... Club life a round of activities kept him busy .... s a medical career in mind .... We wish . all the best! Played well at guard for the J V football team .... Co-Captain of JV football .... Three years in the Sodality .... Active with the Boy Scouts in outside-of-school hours and capable Scout Master .... Extremely well-liked by his classmates. EDWARD THOMAS MACKEY 2 Sunset Road Salem, Mass. A soft-spoken gentleman who won the re- spect of his classmates .... Participated in the Science Fair .... Plans on a Business Administration Course in college .... Con- tributed his full share to class life and our years at St. J ohn's. ROBERT JOSEPH MAILLOUX 81 Pafrk St. Lynn, Mass. Contributed his baritone voice to Brother Thaddeus' Glee Club for two years .... Secretary of the Science Club .... Member of the SPIRE staff .... Many interests, many abilities .... Participated in all social functions .... A Well-rounded school career. GRADUATI G CLASS 0F19 6 47 Gerry O'Connell and Paul Devlin finish one of the seemingly endless write- ups for the 1956 SPIRE .... Only those actively connected with it know the endless labor, the dozen and one details, the fretting and worrying that go into the publication of a book such as this. GR D ATI G CLASS OF19 6 ROBERT PAUL MAKELA RICHARD JOHN MEANEY 40 Ellsworth Road Peabody, Mass. 5 Pearl St. Salem, Mass. Good scholastic record .... Hopes for a Very talented member of the Glee Club. career in aeronautics .... Collected coins . . . Thought Spanish was his most interest- for a hobby .... Took part in all school ac- ing subject .... Selected basketball as his tivities .... Another one of our comrades favorite. sport .... Another Salemite who and friends .... All our best Wishes for his made good .... We feel there's a bright future happiness and success. future in store for him. JOHN FRANCIS MILLER, JR. 106 Highland Ave. Salem, Mass. A prize winner in the physics section of the Science Fair and an excellent scholastic record .... C0-Editor of the CONCORDIA and well known for his columns: Fish Talk and Phono Pafrley .... Ambitious, talented, capable of doing many things well. ' '-'+ fi '.,, f.,, S , ,a ' A e , ,il, Q17 I I A K.,.V g , . .. 1 , . ,3 PL .... M, i ii 3, I . ggi ,Q . I 1'1 N ,,'.l4s3i?if-' 1 . W1 - , Ii' ,V , y - W I ,'wL , m e rs. K FRANCIS DANIEL MOLONEY Carleton Ave. Central Islip, L. I., N. Y. hree years of Varsity football .... Three rs of track .... Two years on the Resi- t Basketball Team .... Two years of the ality .... Vice-President of the Glee b .... Enjoyed Prep social life .... A all-around record. JAMES EDWARD MONAHAN Garay 50 CR-865 Buenos Aires, Argentina Two years at the Prep .... Two years of track .... Football his favorite sport .... Hopes for a career in the foreign service. . . . Cheerful, friendly smile .... Fitted well into the Prep scheme of things .... We're sure he'll make the grade. DAVID CHARLES MORENCY 4 West Terrace Salem, Mass. Four years in the Glee Club .... Three years in the Sodality .... Did illustrations for the Sodality paper .... Competed in the Science Fair .... Member of the Science Club .... Secretary of the Senior Class .... SPIRE staff. . JOHN' PREP JAMES JOSEPH MORONEY 'arner St. Salem, Mass. wo years of JV basketball .... Varsity ketball .... Made an excellent showing phe Science Fair .... Track .... Played ion baseball during the summer .... ny interests and abilities .... A typical pster whom we enjoyed knowing. CORNELIUS JAMES MURPHY, III 138 Nichols St. Norwood, Mass. A stalwart on the Eaglet football team. . . . Played basketball for the Frosh Resi- dent Team .... Three years of the Sodality. . . . A Glee Clubber .... Did well scholasti- cally .... Kept busy and happy with many things .... May all good things be his! GERALD DUPONT O'CONNELL 10 Arrowhead Road Marblehead, Mass. Came to the Prep as a Sophomore .... Three years in the Sodality .... Member of the SPIRE staff .... Enjoyed his trigo- nometry class particularly .... Liked hunt- ing .... Adept at water skiing .... A fine character and an amiable approach to the world. 49 JAMES MICHAEL O'DONNELL BRIAN LEONARD O'LEARY PHILIP GEORGE PELLETIER J, Looney Ave. Salem, Mass. 15 Cedar St. Marblehead, Mass. 11, Glover St. Salem, Mass. A consistent Honor Roll student .... Showed his journalistic ability on the JV football and JV baseball .... Manager Chose mathematics as his favorite subject. CONCORDIA for three years .... Sodality of the Varsity football team .... Four years . . . Participated in the Science Fair for two for four years ..., On the SPIRE staff .... in the Sodality .... Was always ready to years .... Years at the Prep were busy and A Science Fair participant .... Was in at- lend a helping hand in school affairs .... happy ones .... Will pursue a course in tendance at all social functions .... A cap- Justifiably popular .... Should do well in engineering .... One of our best! able young fellow! the world! O JOHN JOSEPH PENNY, JR. ALBERT JOSEPH PERINI JOHN VINCENT PICONE, JR. 16 Houghton Road Belmont, Mass. 32 Maugus Ave. Wellesley Hills, Mass. 151 Fort Ave. Salem, Mass. A four-year Prep man .... Active in the A four-year boarder .... Three years in Four years of the Sodality .... Two years Sodality and the Science Fair .... Member the Glee Club .... Four years of track .... with the Glee Club .... Public Speaking. of SPIRE staff .... Track manager for two One year in the Sodality .... Chose mathe- . . . Competitor in the Science Fair for two years .... Did excellent work scholastically. matics as his favorite subject .... Did well years .... A member of SPIRE staff .... . . . Chose chemistry as his favorite subject. in his studies .... A grand person who got Many interests .... Did his share for school . . . A bright future! along well with his classmates. causes .... A real gentleman! PM up -an 5 . JOHN JOSEPH PIERCE, JR. Fitz Road Peabody, Mass. Member of the Sodality for four years. . Gave his journalistic talents to the So- Llity paper .... A Glee Clubber .... Won- 'rful sense of humor .... A regular fellow nom we enjoyed knowing .... Many, many lmirable characteristics. JOSEPH JOHN RANELLI, JR. aefield St. Old Saybrook, Conn. Came to the Prep as a Junior .... Two ars of Varsity basketball .... Two years Varsity baseball .... Did well scholasti- lly .... Liked club life and just about any rm of campus activity .... Plans on tak- g a pre-med course in college. JON JOSEPH PURCELL 11 Fay Ave. Peabody, Mass. Rublic Speaking .... A member of the Sodality for four years .... Reporter for the Sodality paper .... Hobbies: cars and listening to jazz records .... Particularly enjoyed Mr. Sheehan's English class .... Left a lasting impression on all of us. JOHN FRANCIS RIDGE 913 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester, Mass. A year of Eaglet football .... One year as football and baseball manager .... One year of Glee-Club .... On the SPIRE staff. . . . Active in social functions .... Did well in his studies .... A very attractive per- sonality .... Good luck, John! JAMES DENNIS RIORDAN 154 Marianna St. Lynn, Mass. Came to the Prep as a Sophomore .... A stalwart lineman for the JV football team. . . . A year of JV basketball .... Hit the books hard .... Hopes to follow a pre-med course in college .... We wish him success and all sorts of happiness. GRADUATING CLASS 01119 Q as-4 'N ww, Rooters Lovell, Lynn, and Murphy find feminine companionship to bolster their vocal efforts .... Football trips meant excitement, frenzied cheering, noisy bus rides, a glad-to-be-alive feeling, sore throats, school spirit at its best, the companionship of classmates, autumn sunlight on crowded stands. GRADUATI G CLASS OF 1956 WILLIAM LYONS RIVERS 14 May St. Salem, Mass. A Sodalist for four years and served as Vice-Prefect of the Sodality in his Senior year .... Present at all social functions .... Excellent academic record .... Liked French and Latin particiularly .... His Prep years were profitable ones. JOHN ALOYSIUS ROBERTS 138 Hampshire Road Wellesley Hills, Mass. Very active in his two years at the Prep. . . . Two years of Varsity football .... Two years of Varsity baseball .... On practi- cally all dance committees .... Did very well scholastically .... A hard worker .... Many loyal friends. ANDREW JAMES ROBINSON 25 Bourne St. Clinton, Mass. Three years of track: the high jump .... Two years of Public Speaking .... Did well in his studies .... Loved social functions. . . . Clubs and intra-murals .... Real friend and classmate .... We found him to be an extremely pleasant person. ' THOMAS FRANCIS RYAN THOMAS MARTIN ROURKE JOHN JOSEPH RYAN, III Iaskell St. Beverly Farms, Mass. 194 Lawrence S t. H averhill, Mass. 22 Curtis Terrace Pittsfield, Mass aglet football .... Participated in the Four years of the Sodality .... An avid Two years of track .... Selected econom fnce Fair for two years .... Liked Eng- rooter for the Boston Red Sox .... Science ics as his favorite subject .... A rhythm and Plane Geometry particularly .... Fair .... Easy-to-get-along-with disposi- and blues man from way back .... Many nd school life pleasant and won the re- tion .... Clubs and intra-murals kept him admirable qualities .... Roomed with Bill :t of both faculty and student body .... busy .... Hit the books hard .... It was Hickey .... Participated in all school func t wishes, Tom! great knowing you, John! tions .... We'll miss you, Tom! DAVID ANTHONY RYDER ROBERT JOSEPH SANFORD North St. Salem, Mass. 386 Swains Pond Ave. Melrose, Mass. our years of the Sodality .... One year A year of Eaglet football .... A year of 1 the Glee Club .... Displayed his mu- hockey .... Two years of the Sodality .... l talents with the school orchestra .... Science Fair competitor for three years .... y capable student .... Should do well in Member of the Science Club .... A hard- and we'll all be rooting for him. working student .... Hopes to follow a career in engineering. PAUL ROBERT SEAMAN .9 Hoyle St. Norwood, Mass. Two years at the Prep .... A year of track .... Baseball his favorite sport .... Football Dance Committee and other social affairs .... Hopes to follow a career in,law. . . . We found him to be a true friend and loyal classmate. s,r25?..t, s - 5 l.r. WILLIAM MICHAEL SHAW 20 Bertram St. Beverly, Mass. An active member of the Sodality .... Selected economics as his favorite subject. . . . Expects to follow a Business Adminis- tration Course in college .... Many talents that should enable him to be a success in his undertakings. LEO BRIAN SHEA 11 Orient Place Melrose, Mass. Two years of JV football .... End on the Varsity football team .... Participated in the biology branch of the Science Fair .... A Sodalist for four years .... Got along well with his classmates and should make the grade in life. PHILIP STEPHEN SINGLETON, JR. 5 Summit St. Salem, Mass. Sports Editor of this edition of the SPIRE .... Made an excellent scholastic record and was especially proficient in math- ematics and science .... A staunch rooter for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame .... Many, many talents. T. .IOH ' PREP HENRY MICHAEL SMITH 22 Shepherd St. Gloucester, Mass. Four years of the Sodality .... Worked on the Sodality paper .... One year of the Glee Club .... Two years of the Science Fair and a member of the Science Club .... An all-around good fellow and we're sure he'l1 be a success. EDWARD JOSEPH STREKER 37 Brookside Drive Cranston, R. I . Came to the Prep as a Junior .... Listed history as his favorite subject .... Two years on the track team and two years of cross country .... Hopes for a career in medicine .... A quiet disposition that en- deared him to all of us. JAMES JOSEPH SULLIVAN 3 Cottage St. Peabody, Mass. Public Speaking .... Participant in Sci- ence Fair .... Chose US History as his. favorite subject .... Hobby: stamp collect- ing .... Plans on a Business Administration Course in college .... Very much the real gentleman .... Deservedly popular. ei DAVID MICHAEL TIERNEY lrne Square Salem, M ass. fember of the Sodality .... Sports car iusiast .... Worked on the SPIRE staff. A jazz fancier, with Stan Kenton one iis favorites .... Genial disposition and eady laugh .... Knowing him was a ,sure .... The best of everything, Dave! JOHN EDWARD WALSH 'earl St. Beverly, M ass. ame to the Prep as a Sophomore .... In Sodality for three years .... Missed 1 few school functions .... A real gentle- 1 and a conscientious worker .... His xy friends wish him luck and God speed! ,., , wr., I . .Z1ftf5?f77i5'.:i1 4 JAMES BRIAN WALLACE 5 Poplar St. Ipswich., Mass. A sports enthusiast .... Liked baseball and swimming particularly .... Four-year Prep man .... Present at all social affairs sponsored by the Prep .... One of our good friends for the last four years .... Success and happiness to him! RICHARD HENRY WALSH 20 Beattie Court Huntington, L. I., N. Y. A hardlrunning scat-back in Varsity foot- ball .... Varsity basketball .... A talented Varsity infielder .... One of the few three- letter athletes on the campus .... Worked hard scholastically .... Ambitious .... Popular .... A really worthwhile record. J . ROBERT AUGUSTINE WALSH, JR. 19 Wolcott Ave. Andover, Mass. A four-year Prep man ..., Three years of the Sodality .... Journalistic endeavors with the CONCORDIA .... Service with the Glee Club .... Quiet and reserved, but a loyal friend and a true classmate .... May all good things be his! -ga Shadows and sunlight on Memorial Hall .... The most beautiful of the campus buildings .... Picturesque at all seasons .... The focal point of Prep activity three times a day .... A building with graceful lines and an academic dignity .... Adding a definite note of charm to our beautiful campus .... GRAD Tl G CLASS OF 19 THEODORE HENRY WEISS 4631 liiylzview Blvd. Erie, Pu. Two years at the Prep .... Able photog- rapher for the CONCORDIA and the SPIRE .... Swung a mighty bat in soft- ball .... Selected US History as his favor- ite subject .... Stamp-collecting his hobby. . . . Plans on a Business Administration Course in college. 95 'lf if .:,: -V --- PAUL MICHAEL WOOD Q15 I1ig11l1LmISl. Salem, Mass. In the Sodality for four years .... A Glee Clubber for two years .... Talented pianist .... On the SPIRE staff .... Public Speaking .... Science Fair .... All social functions .... Exemplified school spirit at its best .... Good luck, Paul! N4 iil r i'2 N Q 4, I '-'QQ ip P1 , Y N J L :,- V- ,fy A , r fs T e lr Our Underclassmen .... The eager Frosh, the all-knowing Sophs, the important Juniors .... Hustling and bustling their way through school life .... Eternally on the go .... Hastening now here, now there .... Participating in a variety of activ- ities .... Filled with all sorts of dreams and plans .... Hurrying from classroom to playing field to chapel .... SSE WM 1, ' x A W ,LX FREH E First Row: P. Brown, W. Armstrong, E. Mahoney, P. Ouellette, J. Kidney, P. Henry, W. Cass, P. Hinchey, J. Crowley. Second Row: J. Reilly, W. Killen, J. Villamayor, E. Lawn, R. Girardin, J. Denahey, W. O'Brien, R. Bourque, Brother Norman. Third Row: R. Welch, J. Regan, E. Powers, D. Armstrong, P. Curtin, P. Malkowski, J. Moran, A. De Petrillo. an The Frosh .... Babies of campus life .... Newly arrived on the Prep scene .... Bub- bling over with enthusiasm, fascinated by all the changing aspects of school existence .... Always in a hurry, eternally running to get somewhere .... Making acquaintances, forming friendships .... Struggling with the mysteries of Latin, the intricacies of algebra, the facts of history .... Still very grammar-schoolish, but the growing up process is a rapid one and sometimes takes place almost overnight .... The Frosh .... The Rykenites .... The big ones and the small ones and the medium- sized ones-all of them aspiring to be Prep men .... Laying the foundation for four years- of Prep life-years that will be happy ones if the foundation is firmly and wisely laid .... Q FP First Row: R. Viscariello, E. Ma- honey, W. Kneeland, R. Killoran, J. Yemma, J. Madden, K. Kennedy, C. Lussen, Second Row: F. Mazur, P. Larkin, E. Doyle, R. Butler, R. Vetorino, J. Carroll, C. DeFranzo, Brother Francis de Sales. Third Row: R. Whitman, F. Murphy, R. Upton, G. Sarro, D. Downey, J. Shields, D. Morello. Fourth Row: A. Cooper, A. Cota, P. Galvin, J. Bresnahan, G. Moriarty, C. Gately. First Row: W. Brady, F. Leary, R. Donlon, J. Georges, P. Mawn, R. Nash, J. Macaulay, A. Burke. Second Row: P. Gagnon, P. Rush, P. Berger, D. Bernardin, J. Cabral, C. N0- vicki, Brother Carey. Third Row: R. Egan, J. Sylwanowicz, J. Boyle, E. Zoller, F. Chapman, D. Rogers, S. Wales, R. Devlin. Fourth Row: J. Poor, D. Healy, W. Costely, A. Ford, T. Barrett, N. Masterson, J. Com- mette. 5 id ,V iam First Row: J. Falla, R. Forbes, R. Gouin, T. Paras, F. Fossa, J. Zazzaro, W. Terry, P. Murphy, Second Row: R. Fontaine, D. Mahoney, P. White, R. Tetrault, J. Cough- lin, J. Michaud, A. Brown, Brother Thomas. Third Row: J. Glennon, E. Sullivan, L. Viera, K. Hackett, T. Guertin, A. Half- penny, J. Lorello, C. Benoit. Fourth Row: R. Pennell, C. Chambers, P. Duncan, D. Pauley, F. McAdams, J. Murphy. 61 The Sophs .... Sages of the campus .... With a year of Prep life behind them they feel they know all the answers .... Eager and sometimes noisy and yet full of hustle and bustle and drive .... Inclined to lord it over the poor Frosh in domineering fashion. . . . Dashing across the campus from Ryken to Xavier for classes .... School life a be- wildering mixture of geometric principles, Caesar's Gallic Wars, English composi- tions .... The Sophs .... Able to attend school dances .... Taking an active part in ath- letics .... Starting to grasp, though dimly, what the Prep means and represents .... Still with Frosh characteristics, but a little more mature, a little more sure of them- selves .... Ready and willing to bridge the gap between the upper and the lower classes .... di UPHOMORE First Row: G. Coletti, A. Pierce, P. Quinn, F. Dellorfano, W. Cassidy, K. Greene, G. L'Heureux, P. Castaldi. Second Row: P. Richardson, R. Crosby, R. Deeley, D. Des- Marais, L. Sanford, D. Crowley, J. Biddis- combe, Brother Melvin. Third Row: J. Mc- Nichol, A. LeBlanc, B. Corbett, T. Melia, C. Kroen, F. Conway, E. Eagan, J. Comber. Fourth Row: R. Arrington, D. Filtranti, R. Ready, K. Haight, R. Marquis, R. Bart- lett, J. Fox. First Row: A. Carbone, R. Kelley, D. Lalor, B. Caci, D. Farrell, F. Kelly, E. Murphy, J. McCarthy, J. Collins. Second Row: R. Maestranzi, F. Brown, E. Donovan, E. Bar- rett, K. Knowlton, R. Linehan, T. Egan, Brother Stanley. Third Row: L. Briggs, W. Belleau, J. Caruso, R. Connolly, P. Harring- ton, D. Goodwin, E. Cronin, P. Carney, A. Kluge, P. Miller, P. Stephany, J. Flaherty, L. Johnson. First Row: E. Thomas, E. Curley, D. Par- ent, R. Moran, N. Cosker, P. LeBlanc, P. Famico, A. Dumas. Second Row: S. Lynch, D. Manchester, N. DeRosa, R. Pendleton, T. Drewniany, P. McGee, S. Duly, W. Lundre- gan, Brother Thaddeus. Third Row: J. Foley, D. O'Leary, L. Smith, A. Shattuck, E. Burke, R. Lynch, P. Ahern, A. Simone, W. Wardell, W. Sweeney. Fourth Row: J. Fitzpatrick, R. Olsson, G. Riell, J. Shea, A. Popielski, D. Carpenter, J. Casta. First Row : J. Fischer, T. Mysliwy, J. Blades, A. Ziolkowski, F. Fitzgerald, C. Gately, W. Cleary, R. Coleman, N. Warren. Second Row: W, Straney, T. Kerins, P. Heckel, A. Laus, R. Parslow, J. McHugh, W. Lyons, Brother Columkille. Third Row: M. Mur- phy, P. O'Keefe, R. Akeson, L. Nadeau, L. Dallaire, T. Ganley, E. Cronin, P. Peterson. Fourth Row: J. Lee, T. Dix, J. Curran, W. Sabean, J. Carroll, T. Noonan, M. Cullen, J. Crane. .IU ORS First Row: J. Sieh, J. Mulvey, J. Casey, Mr. Frank Sheehan, A. Goot, J. Long, J. Avalo, H. Hackett. Second Row: J. Lynch, J. Van Dell, B. Ranta, J. Keane, D. Cote, E. Graves, J. Barrett, J. Cerino. Third Row: J. Healy, J. Hannon, P. Conway, J. Corbett, P. Fra- her, F. Dermody, W. Sullivan. Fourth Row: J. Dolin, J. Connor, J. Lee, R. Carey, R. Nelson, B. Murphy, J. Mulville, R. Shaw. l i I 'Ev The Juniors .... With only a year separating them from being the Big Men of the campus .... Confident in their approach to the problems of school life .... Solidly established, sometimes the stars, on Varsity athletic teams .... Mem- bers of the traditionally famous Sigma Nu Club .... Running rec- ord hops and rejoicing in their ability to put things over in a big way .... Taking the College Boards as a preparation for the real ones a year later .... Busy with Physics experiments, the orations of Cicero, the social whirl .... The Juniors .... Very important cogs in the machinery of school life .... Upperclassmen, as they'll quickly tell you, and now wearing a certain air of dignity befitting the older members of the school community .... 2 7 M First Row: R. Crosby, R. Martinack, F. Cassidy, S. Ellis, B. Clark, F. Colosi, R. Pearl, J. Gagne, E. Diharce. Second Row: P. Rush, W. Douglass, J. Lavimodiere, J. Warren, R. Talbot, R. Thibedeau, T. Mur- phy, Brother Brian. Third Row: R. Soucy, T. Kirschner, W. Shanahan, C. Myers, R. Ring, M. Vaillancourt, W. Manning, J. Coyle, R. Powers. Fourth Row: P. Rab- chenuk, R. Cooney, P. Duffley, J. Timilty, J. Vetorino, M. French, R. Kyle. First Row: E. Berger, J. Cyr, R. Terranova, R. Floor, M. Cortese, J. Ryan, H. Haney, F. Connery, R. Coombs. Second Row: Brother Bernard, T. Nelson, J. McNiH', R. Purring ton, D. Cronin, L. Babbitt, R. DelCol1e, W. Doyle, W. Wennerberg. Third Row: N. Michaud, P. McCarthy, A. Berube, J Banks, W. Jones, E. April, B. Coyle, H Dermody. Fourth Row:-C. Kelley, R. Page J. Kondon, D. Scannell, C. Donahue, D Pierre, M. Duffy. First Row: C. Mullaney, N. Hudson, C. Spy- chalski, S. Burba, J. McGee, J. O'Brien, M. Mahan, C. Ferreri. Second Row: Brother Patrician, W. Nash, P. Rothaug, R. Breen, J. Goldman, D. Brophy, F. LeBlanc, J. Far- ley, H. O'Donnell. Third Row: J. Greene, C. Cares, J. Curtin, J. Kelley, E. Ronan, J. O'Connor, N. Burke, S. Killoran. Fourth Row: W. Stewart, R. Pendleton, M. Foley, J. Holleran, E. Scahill, J. McLaughlin, J. Mulligan. . 3 fr, EJ M 4 Q I 1 af 1 52 'K sy xx 9 K K K xy Y. my A 1 'R i.2',.32m: 'mm . E ff ,N 'Q iff .. .. , 5 Wm-ww 'ho' W1 'i4f 9 5 f if 5 xr, -f yfrgx-fy, W xx n 5 p ,LLVI if ' 1,-,A.m.,,f '- . ii . 6 . , 4 9 'W M . as mmf .....-aa I f N 'lx ..f l X ' 3 --. g H fn -- fn .. 1: 5, . . , ,Ji -tux' z FI' X x 4 1 ,Z , Q ev 1 ML-QW at QF . -,, M- .V f -uf my my ,M , -.aff MW, I K 'A K '- . w e 42 1 e H I 4 ml W, '5 w i uf -4 , V L W ifgg, f, . ,K :aw ,- fm ,v,.Lw ' 'W HM ag e ii The panorama of football Tense coaches eager substitutes crowded stands action on the field all the thrills of the wonderful autumn game ...a may 061712 To the right: Hard-working football managers Burba, Pelle- tier, Ridge, Duffley, Keane. Unsung heroes! The Prep, featuring a strong defensive line and a high-scoring, versatile attack, Won five out of seven decisions during the 1955 season. Apart from heart-breaking losses to Lawrence Central and Archbishop Williams, the Prep grid machine was a powerful mechanism that rolled right along. Board of strategy: Assistant Coach Charles Fox, Head Coach Fred Mastrolia, Co-Captains Doheny and Gagnan fboth were chosen on the Catholic All-Starsl. Dick Doheny takes off on another long jaunt. All season Dick's tremendous running kept the crowd on edge. .wmzmfzkf ,mm Moments to remember: The Prep Stadium on a sunny autumn afternoon .... The crowd tensely awaiting the opening kickoff .... The roar greeting the first bruising tackle .... Dick Doheny sweeping the end with long, powerful strides .... George Gagnan breaking through the enemy's line to spill another play for a loss .... Coach Mastrolia nerv- ously pacing up and down in front of the bench .... The acrobatics of the cheerleaders .... The preci- sion timing as Giles Brown and Tom Fay open a hole off tackle for Jack Burke .... The long, float- ing pass from Ed McCarthy to Bob Pendleton .... Four-Yards-To-Go situation .... The color and the excitement and the drama-filled moments .... Co-Captain George Gagnan: one of the stalwarts in an ex- l ceptional Prep line. 'T First Row: L. Shea, M. Chaput, F. Moloney, J. Burke, R. Walsh, R. Doheny, H. French, E. McCarthy, R. Bourque, R. Kordalski. Second Row: Head Coach Fred Mastrolia, I-I. Dermody, N. Burke, J. Canning, T. Fay, R. Johnsen, J. Roberts, G. Brown, W. Healy, F. Dermody, P. Miller, Assistant Coach Charles Fox. Third Row: W. Douglass, D. Cronin, J. Barrett, A. Simone, R. Carey, J. Kelley, G. Reill, M. Vaillancourt, R. Pendleton, R. Crosby, L. Ellis, P. Rush. The extra effort on that clutch Third-Down-And- WZ 166 Wffimfi. .. Stay right where you are' says Tom Fay SCHEDULE tled up momentarily Dick Doheny seems to be S --A' T h , .y,, A , ' i :Q V - 4 V Alvzl , V EH V,rI L 1 5' ,, 1 3. . JM -f y we we ' Q w ' 1 1- 'K f fl Q ' 1 -f V I 4 Nm M r, N Am ,MTLM s - 2 t Q or it 1 , I K Above: Ed McCarthy hits f wg V the line. i ,Q H,,, QA mx 4 Q Lower left: There was op- A V position, but we got it! V YW 1 WY 'f 1 Lower right: Ready for ,Y ' , ,, 'i ',fL A L' f , K, , eiii is ,,ii , . if ,oii he f the battle! ,ay wg' jfy.:,fggsirfy , ff' fs f H ' 'ff ,, . ij' W Q! l 'oi v w- ' f ., H Is this pass interference or ball theft? I-.M wa-A eil- E? Y V K N u 5 BQ if Qfajw X , si: SLQ3 First Row: W. McSweeney, E. Eagan, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Costa, J. McNichol, P. McGee, K. Shea, L. Delaire. Second Row: T. Guertin, W. Fitzgerald, A. Laus, A. Cooper, N. Masterson, P. Malkowski, J. Shields, S. Duly, Brother Carey. Third Row: R. Killoran, R. Crosby, D. Downey, G. Moriarty, P. Curtin, W. Belleau, F. Chapman, J. Cabral, P. LeBlanc. A kick that was almost blocked! Consistently throughout the season the Prep line played a driv- ing, charging type of game that spelled trouble for the opposition. Line stalwarts like Gagnon, Canning, Brown were something to watch! Some of those who will be returning for another sea- son: Kneeling: Reill, Vaillancourt, Crosby, Kelley, Rush, Carey, Pendleton. Standing: H. Dermody, Ellis, Miller, Douglass. They'll be the nucleus of the 1956 team. 8 E :gl . . , , ..- .x, 'V 1' . . ,yi gli-. it 5 E rw K - rlr. l it ,V 5 If .IE-Izt, . ff' '-,' :ij ix? ...J M he 5601115 J M Mffflmdffs Cheerleaders Carpenter, Gately, and Bres- nahan strike a typical pose. . . . GO! GO! WHERE? WHERE? WEE WANT A TOUCHDOWN OVER THERE! . . . On crisp autumn days the old familiar cheers rolled across Cronin Stadium .... .... .1 - n-qi Dick Walsh gets set to let loose with a jar- ring tackle. The 1955 Prep squad played brilliant defensive ball on occasions. Keith, St. Mary's of Lynn, St. Columkille's-all failed to score against the Prep defensive might. Get that runner, and it looks as if Jack Burke will do the getting! . . . Even in the two games that it lost the Prep looked sturdily powerful. Certainly the 1955 St. John's squad was one of the best in recent Prep grid history. M..-f vi, ii .. .z27fzz7zf i 'U 41 EH wx ffltJUHf,iji 1 fx3U4Qf. y,,X3UHf,, 25504 daft AQHA- 9 2 JUHAY JGHRQ E4 l S J J 'E31 --sr' First Row: John McGee, Michael Cortese, Harry Dermody, James Moroney, Richard Walsh, Joseph Ranelli, Jack Burke. Second Row: Coach Charles Fox, C. W. Fairbank, John Fleming, Gerald Riell, Richard Johnsen, Robert Pendleton, Edward McCarthy, John Kelley. Gerry Riell has the ball, but he seems to be meeting with a little bit of opposition. Dick Johnsen seems ready to rush in for an assist. '79 'mil 15,1 ? - hr I .L 6 'Q-1 W5-f ,-of ...- Above: Ed McCarthy has the ball, but what's he going to do with it? I-Ie's surrounded by the enemy! Below: Gerry Riell and Ed McCarthy in the long, long stretch for possession of the ball. Ill M!! 5 af 01216 Basketball at its best .... A collection of action shots and athletic memories .... Prep hoopsters in motion .... The tingling moments and the frantic struggle caught by the camera .... Mementoes of the 1955-1956 season. To the right: Joe Ranelli goes way up in a mad effort to reach the basket. In no other sport is drive as essential as it is in basketball. izzsiff M 76 My my MMM ., Still another page of slam-bang action photos that show why bas- W1-1 ketball has attained the popular- ity it holds as a spectator sport. . . UVM! 33 3.95 -if 'A' 1 wx, Si -2 ' iw A 1 1- am Q1 f, i f 256313 15 21223, K, ...1 ef.-4.2. sus! 21-Q , -f w . - ' 7' I 2 Q uni f M... Jim Moroney, Dick Walsh, Win Fairbank, Dick Johnsen, Ed McCarthy, Joe Ranelli, Jack Burke: Senior Dribblers. zz 4' M617 Qfzmmffswlzf... First Row: John McNichol, Stephen Wales, Austin Ford, Robert Ready, Joseph Bres- nahan, Peter McGee, .Charles L. Gately. Second Row: Paul LeBlanc, Edward Lawn, Thomas Guertin, Joseph Denahey, Patrick Curtin, John Fox, Edward Donovan, Dave Crowley, Kevin Kennedy, Brother Carey. 31 I XJ 5 kj ll f N ,Jon Y A-WH:-if J' I 1 5 'Vp 'Q -5' I R-:Lawns .19 3 QJQH, , QEGSNS e QVJEHNJ if 1 , 5- 54' 8 ' HOCKEY. . Bill Lynn: always a Bob Sanford and Leo threat. Shea: strategy board. Hockey .... The bruising impact, the flurry of sticks, the concerted race for the puck .... A hard- working team performing under the direction of Brother Norman. . .. . The sensational goal-tending of Bill Healy and Charley Gately .... The superla- tive, all-around play of Bill Lynn .... The fine de- fense combination of John Casey and Jack Fisher. . . . The solid performances of seniors Bob Sanford and Leo Shea .... The promising work of sopho- mores Larry Sanford and Jerry Burke .... The ex- ceptional ability of Phil McCarthy C particularly the hat trick he performed against Beverlyl .... The exciting rallies against Winchester and Swampscott. . . . The nucleus of experienced players giving prom- ise of better things to come .... John Casey: a real stalwart. First Row: Robert Sanford, William Wennerberg, Charles Gately, John Fisher, Peter Conway, Lawrence Sanford. Sec- ond Row: Philip McCarthy, Walter Jones, John Curtin, Leo Shea, George 0'Connor, William Lynn, John Casey. l l W 1 5 I mm , ,ww .X 'I ,K ,gnu ,533,', -il as ff Qsbfff 24 RQ Q, xw yin? , ff R A M ., ,-.X ,mg v,.. awk , , . , X 5. L, RM5, f-f.wsA EWU awww ,aw W1 ,ggi +1593 A nv. WX 1-Ctr'--M S-A X6 f X' ff 411' naw .41 Q vu. E , 3 A an 'WE Q, w V A , A ' 4 , P .NM 4 , I , 5 A 5 Q A ,f M- 1 H ' f sf' , , Mg? If ir N QQ? I M WMM 'F 6' . .uf M -v . ' ' ,r 'm34 Hx J Q f W ,... I 5 4 ' V 1 f.' if 1- ffm MX, -Q 1 R Ti 5 fl Looks as if the gang's all here-and such an array of outfits! During the fall and spring months tennis ranks high ln Prep activities. Brother Theophane is the very eiiiclent ten nis coach. Tennis .... A Warm spring day .... Swivel- necked fans basking in the bright sunshine .... The small white blur whizzing back and forth over the net .... Chalk flying .... An exciting volley at the net .... Chris McGibbon flashing from the baseline to the net .... Bob Harney rocketing that big serve past a surprised opponent .... The consistently good play of Ron Fontaine, Johnson Sieh, and Dick Floor. . . . Afternoons of tense competition .... Strenuous endeavors to improve a weak backhand .... Rolling the courts .... Marking the courts .... Agile feet. . . . Competitive hearts .... All-out effort. . . . A salute to tennis .... A great game! Johnson Sieh in position to smash a hard one across the p - - - - - - - .. . ,A . net. Exact timing IS essential here as it IS in all sports. 'c- M 2f1'l2i-f if 157' -'c' l ,-f,.: .-r. '21 rf.-2.4igsvfm-1'wffleitwz flair ri.. ,,.. ., ,,..,., .,., .,,. , ., ,,..,, M, , f,,., M. ,N 84 rel fl' in Tfiaiiii fihiiii Eiisti-iiiflilf' ' . 1 I - K 1 B Mm., .- y . ,ew W .. Dick Floor gets ready for a quick return. A fellow has to move fast in this game! Ronald Fontaine gives it the old B college try. A tennis ball can be an elusive obj ect. .,, f, ,A M in Chris McGibbon does a little fancy racquet-wielding. And looks quite professional, too! .ywzmjfzf Wi Ml 4 J' yzzimt fffzzffz. .. 'tLet's get those courts in shape! That's a familiar cry at the Prep each springtime. So we picked up the rakes and get the courts in shape! And got ourselves in shape! 4-My-S . .. ,. I.. 'iw 14- I T. IV, 51. ' , A I-If Y ,- , ,ff 'ft - f., , ,ex V noe., ' ,- . , , ,J m A' 4 1 4' ' ' '1 , 1 I J i M-'V' V ' ,, ,1 rf- ,Y , A A a 'LfJ..uu.,au4' r A ' 5-H-U.-.vgmnv 'Uk mwwvmqkxh-W' . asm-3' , ,wk g'9'4.v- M f-' i A Hifi 1 i , A:-, i i 4 . 3 f X 5 ' 3 if 1 ,' ff ff ' L' , .. 'wi , . ,wg - fiii r f .. J .V f,gwm,,,, .,s,,,,,,,,Mw, ww I V. i ,, A In W' ' ai-lv ,f'w42FCfffw.-in fe-c.:.:fQ.ff' ,. , . A ' . 5 A , ififtffiii. . ff i -fm , i ' 1 f-'1i'M- H f 4-I ,+I W wi if ,A 1 f , 1, . - W - M az 4'M, 1- Q f . A 'Y x 1.1 + sf ?ff.w'5' x 5 '-?7izXfff Hf5 ',1'i JW 3'95:!f51ff 4, an 4 A-1.,?'Q HV wr ' anti! . n MJ., 'ei f,,L,.f15g+Wf.'ffg,:M.aipa6-,gg N,g5!.,+:fy3?'2 L fi. , Q, , ,. , , .- , ,fH:4l59,t.':'ff'r 'f4, 'fL'5,. ,'i',.wf'5yg ' 'W , ff , 1 'M in g. ,y,UV.ig,,-i yi' K , gay' L, in szpwpj .,,.gf,L,-4'a1.X.79xw.g -1, 1f'aifffJWf'g,f.2f if . ' fp ' , if?ff ' if-fwa?-Q: V' in 1 . w ff nw, .fvvw'ffHf-'ffa-fs'Pr fs' +'3f'f6fc Wvifffp if i-wa fwfr:-A fs. v!,,.t.:,..-if ,. 3. wfrfp. v ,2,?fm..iwlws.,, J' ' 41'z.l1..l . feiam-ff -f'f'fl '57-'i!'df 5' J , , if 'efif -'if A ' Qi 'ip A .512 if . ' f L wi ,gf .H Spring was in the air and with lightsome hearts we trod the fairways. . . . Frank Connery, Bob Olson, Ed Cronin, Dick Pearl, Ed Scahill, Ray Crosby, and Tony Cloutman start out for an afternoon's play. Q i FORE: 'ii GOLF... JM mm' Ma M-iii' A-sella, K..- 'emi Pete Conway concentrates on the elusive ball. Dan Pierre gets set for a mighty, mighty drive. Watch the swing! Watch the ball! Q . an Y Here we come, folks, across the fairways! Brian Chambers, Pete Con- way, Dan Pierre, Bill Cassidy, and Mike Mahan take advantage of the first reasonably good spring day for a tour of the links. my ff My 1z'z7mfM1z.. 32' We leave the clubhouse for the beckoning fairways: Frank Con- nery, Brian Chambers, Dan Pierre, and Pete Conway. 35315 . ,.. Z :ei- Tony Cloutman seems to have landed in a sand trap. Well, dig, Tony, dig! .11 ,A .,,,,se, iiir fwfff' . -:Ks - ,gd Brian Chambers demonstrates a little early season technique. And a nice follow through! Frank Connery watches the flight of the ball. Bet you it went at least three hundred yards! ' .. TR CK Will Falla: .one of the many great sprinters who have carried the colors of St. John's .... A really great competitor .... An outstand- ing performer. ...riff M225 CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD. First Row: J. Casey, C. Gateley, J. Linehan, M. Diskin, C. Clark, W. Streker, S. Beliveau, W. Hickey, J. Lovell. Second Row: D. Parent, D. Lalor, L. Sanford, W. Lynn, R. Purrington, J. Condon, W. Sullivan, P. Berger, K. Greene, J. Penny. M' 1z171zi!fj2ff IW M' f 012 fi X11 Track .... The traditionally successful sport at the Prep .... For the first time in twenty-five years without the almost legendary services of Jim Daley. . . . But carrying on in championship style under the guidance of Brother Patrician .... With Tom Fay and Giles Brown heaving the shotput out into space .... With Will Falla establishing himself as a really fine sprinter .... With Sophomore Paul Ahern becoming the ever more efficient miler .... With Bob Pendleton developing a distance-consum- ing stride that will bring him far along the Victory Trail .... Track: the bark of the gun, the break of the runners, the scramble for positions, the never- to-be-forgotten moments of thrilling competition .... Bill Douglass in a Here-I-Go pose. Bill has another year of competition in front of him at the Prep and should be out- standing. Up, up, up goes Jack Burke! That extra kick, that extra effort, that extra twist-they spell V-I-C- T-O-R-Y! In no other event is perfection of Technique so important. Giles Brown gets set to heave the shot- put out into space. And away goes Will Falla in that mad, hectic race they call the hundred yard dash. You got to get there in a hurry! Mfr QW Judges, table: New England Catholic Meet ifzldffff. .. + Will ease. Falla- throu ' gh th - . e air with the greatest or Andy Robinson clears the bar-or is it Andy? Well, whoever you are, happy landings! Good old saw- dust ! Brother Patrician gives Ed Streker some hints on the proper way to start. An extra-attentive audience gathers around. Four bewildered Seniors Watch Freshman Falla demonstrate the correct technique in shotputting. Their faces seem to say: We don't believe it! 6 aglfzlmzlz 5,0012 Joe Macchia gets on his mark preparatory to the take-off and the swift flight towards the beckoning tape. And away he goes! .-wif F fad ga 432 .wa ' JU!! ,Q-S0151 -50214, l fkcilkf' ,.,'e5-ai fo 4' 141.543 4 4' PREP 43 : . 'U ' ' -SDH arm fl idiydff 4 3094- .nw sua' QFJDHW 5vllil3H'4'w 5 643 5 'aww PREP J co xg G QQASUHQ' e 4' . A' S Q5 sf f .1 mar F P mum so 6 ,,. ,g':?REp.sN PREP PREP PREP N PREP ' mg .4 I ..... The indoor track squad that took second place in Class C at the State Meet: First Row: J. Penny, D. Lalor, D. Farrell, W. Falla, W. Douglass, A. Halfpenny, J. Warren, S. Duffy, P. Ahern, P. Seaman, D. Parent. Second Row: Brother Patrician J. Macchia P. F , , rame, A. Robinson, J. Lovell, T. Fay, J. Connor, R. Pendleton. Paul Seaman, Joe Warren, Pete Frame, and Art Halfpenny do a little jogging as a preparation to the afternoon workout. 92 The relay team that represented the Prep in indoor State Competition: Paul Ahern, Steve Duffy, Bob Pendleton, and Will Falla. Track is a grinding sport that demands intensive and whole-hearted prepara- tion, and the success that has greeted Prep teams is indicative of the interest and the enthusiasm with which this sport is regarded at St. John's. A familiar gymnasium scene on any winter's day: Track coach Brother Patrician talks track problems with some of the squad, in this case Tom Fay, Dan Lalor, Dave Farrell, John Connor, and Bill Doug- lass. In the winter sports program the track squad was limited to a half-hour's workout, but Brother Patrician saw to it that it was really a WORKOUT! ...Z J J . 5 ,5 115' 5555551515 5 1.05155 Tom.Fay steps into the charmed circle hopefully. In his years of track competition Tom garnered a lot of points for the Prep. tiff Athletic Director and Baseball Coach, Bnothu Norman plots a little diamond strategy with Co Captains Dick Walsh and Win Fairbank. Inclement spring wcathcz made early scason practice an impossibility. Win Fairbank breezes his fast one over Senior catcher Dan Burke goes ove1 a fast one Cap and mask pose nicely for the cameraman Pitchers John McNichol and Win Fairbank in a huddle I throw it this way, says Win '-QOH at at I V 3: it-all , h , r Figaro First Row: James Mulvey, Leonard Mulvey, Daniel Burke, Win Fair- bank, Richard Walsh, George Gagnan, Harry Dermody, Jack McGee, Michael Cortese. Second Row: Paul Le Blanc, James McNiff, John McNichol, Paul Duflley, Joseph Timilty, Peter McGee, Philip Mc- Carthy, Joseph Ryan. .JZYIZKQ fffflffff Jack McGee gets ready to drive one out of the park .... This particular shot was taken in the opening game of the season against Keith Academy .... The Prep was the winner by a 6 to 4 score. fm' ,mmf if 6 742 .. Across the top of the page: George Gagnan, Phil McCarthy, Dick Walsh, Pete McGee .... A talented quartet that sparked the Prep attack. , lag J rl-,' . , .. ,Q ,wp 3 Below: A trio of eager batsmen: Dick Walsh, Pete McGee, Phil McCarthy. Let's get at those opposing pitchers! Dick Walsh at the plate as we opened against Keith. Dick played good ball for the Prep and should do Well in collegiate circles. wi A Q, Qfumilis K Q Catcher Dan Burke gets set to put the tag on a Keith Academy player .... Plays like this account for the amazing popularity of baseball-still Amer- ica's National Game. 13 John McNicho1 and Mike Cortese in typical baseball poses. John saw plenty of mound service. Mike's hit- ting power was always a threat to the opposition. J MMM Below: George Gagnan, John Dziadosz, and Mike Cortese await their turn at bat .... Dick Walsh takes a lead off first base. is - qt. ,T J ,Y 9335 . ' Ei i' tif I ' A 45' sz- Q U , se vi am . , 'Q at , i , ,, -1 ui , M K X 'I yt N ,via 3 , t 4. ,. Jyirf-, Baum. Qt, , . . H X K M 1 'iw - Jw- E E: ' . lil.. ,Z ,X f .1 .1 R 33, if s if ' if 5? ' . W r 2 s A V, X 'M 1 f N Z Prep' life .... In its myriad shapes and forms. . .'. In all its aspects... . In its clubs and organizations .... In its pulsating activity .... In its appeal and in its charm .... In its social life and customs .... In its dances and newspaper staff and glee club and science groups .... In the thousand and one things that constitute existence at St. John's .... K o Q Wa 'Y ff . ,-v , rf-1 f , 1, ,I 4 129, 1 4 'Ov W3 P. .N 6 V., M. Z, W NPV! 1 'Z X '. , .C 2 2: Q x ' fl M1 ' -Q Nl 7 K., f 1 .-.' V, ... :- ,-. a or 4 ' ,a' -QA f , -ag' gg, ' f 51 ty , 1 M - I f E- , w. Y 4 , 35 .. L . I , 1 af Q A A-. , , fi ' 2 'I .V 'J' W ff: Q-N iq' , A w 1 N N 6 X f Q 4 .-'E n Q ' ' y , -152 , y f Q A Q . - '. ww SV 'WP 1 W ' .M-ff ' 15511 1, ,571 Nf2,gw' gy ,qylqi V. A , 5 D iq vw, - 4, 'Q' , -i ff yi. ,, ' -07 ' ' bl.. if ,, If ,J X X . , XXX 'a u',. ,av . ,lm ,nv ll X x. w . xx w X 33-' .-.- .M -w. .n u 1 r,,, .ty 3:1 - V 1 1 1 ,. I .lf 5. if in e.J 1 fb 'c 15 51 W Z. , X' 0 I o gr 3.4 1 .fo M A W 11 Q l . ,if 2: ,H -' , ,' .V 4 A ' 'nf fk ,L 11114 V, jx, D bf, V, L, I - y , Q 4.8, f. g -Q H ,,,V:, ,.. f. Q , . , ..i.. - fy A -,yi il, ,,,51 ,, H .....i..-...-..i. R, Win, ,,,,, UAW ,M I' X, 'V , -1-ii 'x - y XL 1 4 , Z7 W CIE CE CL B To the right: Bob Chute, President of the Chemistry Club, gets the tape recording machine ready. What are you going to talk on, Bob? Something scientifically abstruse? i Some of the Chemistry Club in a scientific huddle. Hope they don't blow the building up! BIOLOGY CLUB. First Row: Brother Melvin, D. Lalor, P Peterson, P. Famico, D. Farrell. Second Row: W. Lundre- gan, R. Pendleton, J. McHugh, D. Parent. Third Row: E Cronin, D. Des Marais, R. Connolly, J. Foley. Fourth Row. R. Linehan, A. LeBlanc, R. Lynch. With scientific interest reaching a new high during the school year because of the modernized laboratories it was decided to found two science clubs: The Chemistry Club under the guidance of Brother Thaddeus and the Biology Club under the direction of Brother Melvin. Both organizations functioned smoothly and gave added stimulus to scientific enthusiasm. Such enthusiasm found ex- pression in the various projects offered for exhibi- tion at the Science Fair held in March. Two eager science students-Conrad L'Heu- reux and Bob Mailloux-do a little research in the Chemistry Handbook. Below: Henry Smith, Charley Clark, and Jose Irurita have an inter- esting session with the slide rule. The chem lab was always a busy place-even in after-school hours. We don't know of any new element that was discovered, but a wholesome and valuable interest in science was developed. To the Moderators and members of the Chemistry and Biology Clubs: Congratulations on a busy and well-spent year in scientific pursuits! S 1- wg f Ex.. .., 1 8 , . , 'G sf U if . 3 5' JL.. Mn if gm Bi' in Q, Y A Ag E N IQ? MR, Q ,, Y I ' 1' I E I gi? W A I, A ' is fr I I if I jAc1' 017 qon5szc1'al'ion mos? 3'lolyJTIarv,17irain 3IIal'l1.:r of God, I Y1105l'41thWOf1'l1S' Haougla I am ha be Hw 5crvanl'y4.:l'1'oucl1cc1 bs' Hu' mol-laclrlv :ara Er me and langing Iv serve Place, do in lla: Prcecnce QF nfv guardian angel cmd all the courl' of Heaven Cl100f5Q Haag H155 Glas' lv bc my Q1i..:cn,mv ,A.lvocal'c adsl my Jilallabn And I Fir-mljy purpofic lv gCI'VCH1CC cvcr mar.: rhviclf and do wlaal' I can Hml' alll may render Faiklxfnxl service ko Hxcc . . . L M-BB f sits 'Q .F .I CONCORDIA ,..1'-S-'vf 'Q ' 9 - Get those presses rolling! John Corbett does a little finger count- ing as he checks off the assign- ments for Concordia reporters. The audience is attentive, but Frank .Connery closes his eyes and visu- alizes the crack story he'll turn in after he .gets the facts-Joe Fri- day style! C ' P19 Above: Brother Wilfrid, Concordia, Moderator, is flanked by Co-Editors John Miller and Donn Byrne. To the left: Bob Walsh finishes an assignment. Under the capable editorship of John Miller and Donn Byrne the Concordia during the past school year was an attractive, newsy school paper that Won approval from the student body. Thanks to Ted Weiss and Joe Warren, the photographic coverage was excellent. John Miller's comments on the latest records constituted a favorite column. Campus Characters gave well-deserved publicity to many students. Athletic endeavors received due attention. Summing it all up: Congrats to the Concordia Staff for a job Well done. Dick Johnsen, talented Concordia cartoon- Ted Weiss adjusts the enlarger and gets ist, does some preliminary sketching. Dick's ready for the printing process. Ted was cartoons drew lots and lots of favorable ace cameraman for the Concordia and comments. Worked long and Well. .,.Wm'7zf iz My M176 lW'Md7Zf ffl! IZ Action on the city desk! John Miller, Donn Byrne, Dick Johnsen, and John Corbett check and re-check the proofs for another issue of the Concordia. Only those who have worked on a school paper know the trials and the tribulations that beset the editorial staff. But the paper has to appear-and on time! fi Co-Editor Robert F. Harney: Persevering endeavor and an attitude of Get your copy in on time! paid dividends. Co-Editor James F. Connolly: Continued interest in the ultimate success of this publication made him the ideal Co-Editor. Mimi zz Mffzmfa' John Picone, Robert Landry, and Paul Wood huddle around the type- writer as the copy deadline draws near. Year book work, by its very nature, must be done in fits and starts. There are weeks when there's nothing special to do, but there are other weeks when everything has to he accomplished in a tremendous hurry. Members of the 1956 SPIRE vb STAFF. .'. . An imposing ar- ray of faces .... The willing workers who labored mightily to make this issue a reality .... Whose endeavors deserve more than a passing word of praise. John J. Penny Conrad E. L'Heureux Philip S. Singleton As always, the SPIRE STAFF has a measure of gratitude to express: To Mr. Edward Sproat and the entire staff of the TRI-PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY for excellent work and friendly cooper- ation .... To Messrs. James Bleiler, George Corri- gan, Ralph Bishop, and Frank Gori of Purdy's Stu- dio for invaluable help and assistance and for photographic production of a high order .... To our patrons and advertisers without whose aid the SPIRE would not have come into being. The members of the 1956 SPIRE STAFF labored long and earnestly to make this publication a suc- cess. It is their hope that this volume will serve as a pleasant memory of four wonderful years in a wonderful school. Co-Editors: James F. Connolly, '56 Robert F. Harney, '56 John F. Ridge Gerald D. O'Connell CIE CE FMR To the victors go the spoils. Here, in impressive array, are the scientific geniuses of the morrow. Represented are the first, second, and third place winners as well as those who received an honorable mention. Congrats to all of them! The 1956 Science Fair at the Prep was generally regarded as the most successful one to date. One hundred and fifty-three exhibitors displayed their scientific talent and originality. First Prize Winners: Chemistry, Conrad L'Heureuxg Physics, Johnson Siehg Biology, Edward Croning General Science, Christopher Lussen. Second Prize Winners: Chem- istry, Charles Clark, Physics, Alex Gootg Biology, John Foleyg' General Science, Peter Galvin. Third Prize Winners: Chemistry, Wilfrid Lavoieg Physics, Sean Killorang General Science, John Carroll, Francis Mazur. Johnson Sieh, who took First Place in the Physics division, amazes an interested trio with some scientific know-how. Watch out, fellows! It may blow up any minute! ,.,,gnsU, lfilklti G ill 'tl' U. AIAYTICAL IIHTIIOD Charles Clark, who took Brian O'Leary handles a second place in the chem- complicated looking bit of istry division, flashes a apparatus with scientific happy smile. assurance. .,. fmtfr ,faq ff i . L X Frank Dermody seems You add a little bit of Bob Kordalski looks ready ready with an explana- this and a little bit of for the judges! Ah, those tion. Nothing like know- that-and you get a little judges-and the questions ing the answers - espe- bit of This and That. they could and did ask! cially in science. My ,mifwfzff gf My 141017212 W Frank Colosi will have to tell you what the compli- cated apparatus to the right means .... Eighteen judges, headed by Professor O'Malley of Boston Col- lege and Mr. Albert Mahfuz of MIT, decided on the winners. Conrad L'Heureux poses in front of his Prize Win- ning Exhibit in the Chemistry Division .... Weeks and weeks of preparation were spent on exhibits like this .... Scientific achievement and hard work are synonymous. 1 1 it e Y' Q Our voices were raised in Christmas songs. . . . GLEE CL B am ffm No, the Prep didn't go coed during the past year. . . . But on Tuesday night, December 20th, when there were sleigh bells jingling in every heart and the Yuletide was just around the corner, the Glee Clubs of St. J ohn's and Our Lady of Nazareth com- The candlelight procession to the stage. . Our Lady of Nazareth Glee Club .... bined vocal forces in a joint Christmas Concert that won plaudits from all sides .... The old and the new in Christmas music received kindly and expert treatment .... That infamous reindeer with the name of Rudolph was justly serenaded .... A superb decoration job by Brother Thaddeus and helpers created just the right atmosphere .... It was really a pleasant evening of pleasant songs .... L , f kv ' A, y Conrad L'Heureuz, talented accompanist for the B1'0thel' Thaddeus, C- F- X-1 Capable and hard-w0rk- Glee Club, caught by the photographer during the ing Director of the St. John's Glee Club, speaks to Christmas Cgncert, the attentive audience present in Memorial Gym- nasium. ff5lZdl7Zj fdyfldflf.. Sf , Ke: ' Ari t a . i sf 'ij JZ 1, i f as .gn In vi ra l i . i . go? f is f A oulaoiouuiu i uu Many voices brought Christmas joy to many hearts .... And on the morrow we'd be homeward bound for the Christmas holidays! . . . This was an ideal way to close up the old year at the Prep: with old, old carols resounding in our heartsg with the familiar lump in the throat that SILENT NIGHT al- ways bringsg with the peace of Christmas all around us .... 111 All we wwmfzm if 1 J k .L l . 2 A 2 Q g 1 Riff' f : f iff fr I Q , W f 4 , Q yy K, r f , , 7 X Y. 1 -,NX wif , 1 W lux 65 ,. Q 1 W 'Q N 'C 0 ' ig if e ' The combined musical forces of St. John's and Our Lady of Nazareth made for both good staging and good singing. On with the show! Behind any successful performance are the laborious hours of work and practice and dull routine. But the glory of the finished and polished production! Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new-born King .... Christmas music can be bold and triumphant and filled with the rapture that inspired the angelic choirs .... A sincere and heart-felt Well done! to the Glee Clubbers of St. John's and Our Lady of Nazareth. You made a December evening memorable for us. 2515 'QW Qj'VS'1'1 ' 11 5 Frank Leary strikes a fighting pose while an admiring audience composed of Dave Rogers, Paul Rush, Bill Brady, Chet Novicki, Dan Healy, and John Boyle look on. Ah, the happy Frosh days! Vim, vigor, and vitality were always ours. The pingpong table called. The pool table was waiting. There was a Western on TV. Here we come Kappa Club! Out of the way everybody! FRE HMAN CL B lm, Q '16 B a a X7 .11- Kappa Club, with Brother Col- umkille and Brother Melvin as the Moderators .... With John Michaud as President, Tom Guertin as Vice- President, Richard O'Brien as Sec- retary, and Paul Rush as Treasurer. . . . With the candy and coke ma- chines eternally busy .... Kappa .... Comfortably established on the top floor of Ryken .... The spot We rushed to after each meal .... A place of fun and laughter and heated arguments about pool and pingpong games .... Our out-of-school gather- ing place .... Frank Mazur, Carmen DeFranzo, and Dick O'Brien check the bulletin board for the results of the pingpong tournament. We never did find out who won! A typical scene in the Kappa Club: Chris Lussen tells a tall, tall story to Paul Larkin, Tom Vetorino, Dave Downey, and Tony Cota. Judging from the hilarious ex- pressions it must have been some story. And notice the Lincolnesque pose struck by Chris! In some informal gatherings the Frosh get to know one another and estab- lish friendships that will be lasting. John Shields, Art Cooper, Ernie Belleau, and Nick Morello listen to a little rock- and-roll before making a dash for study hall. With radios, TV sets, and record ma- chines pounding out musicQ?J, Prep club life has a melodic, background. And the favorite songs seem to be the loudest ones! Music may have charms, but there are moments in the club when we'd dispute it! Hurry up! We're thirsty! Let's be partners, said John Madden to Ed Mahoney. You put in the nickel and we'll each have half a candy bar. Q4 OPHOMORE CL B The Sophomore Club .... Snugly ensconced in the base- ' :gfjji ment of Ryken .... With the main club room beautifully renovated by Brother Ralph during the summer .... Boast- :EA ing of the only bowling alleys on the campus .... With : -:.: Brother Thomas and Brother Brian as the energetic Moder- ators .... With an outstanding group as Club Officers: President, Gerald Riellg Vice-President, William Fitz- geraldg Treasurer, David Crowleyg Secretary, William Sweeney .... The Sophomore Club .... Sponsors of the attractive programs that added color to each home football game .... Of the popular Valentine Dance that saw more than a hundred couples in attendance .... A busy, active club whose members thoroughly enjoyed the pingpong and pool tables, the TV set, the bowling alleys, etc. of Beta Gamma .... Congrats to the Moderators and the ofiicers on a successful year. A quartet of sophs and the gang catches up on its A couple of checker enthusiasts in action and four reading on a Sunday morn. solid citizens in conference. 116 4 ii' ii gfwt Z . The long, long line at the candy machine. And no shoving, please! Dick Lynch, Jim Mulvey, Arnold Shattuck, Tom Maher, Lee Smith, Gene Sullivan, and Fred Campbell com- pose this line-up. Why, it says right here in the book. . . Four weary gentlemen rest their tired feet. This picture was taken during the lunch period-a time when scholars relax and find solace in restful moments. Charley Gately shows a convivial group just how a shot should be made. fWonder if he made it?J Prep clubs are convenient gathering places for all the gang when school is not in session. Idle talk, a coke or a candy bar, a cigarette- of such as these is relaxation made. ll Johnson Sieh, Jose Avalo, Carl Ferreri, and Pete Rush seem absolutely fascinated by a football game -electrically controlled. Club life meant pleasant hours of fun and relaxation. In i ' 5 f .3 it JU IOR CLUB Under the guidance of Moderators Brother Thaddeus and Brother Stanley, Sigma Nu enjoyed a busy year With a vari- ety of activities ranging from a Record Hop to a Minstrel Show. The club rooms received new tile floorsg a candy machine was added for the convenience of the membersg the usual pool and pingpong tournaments went off in successful fashion. The club officers-Charles Meyers, Pres- identg Michael Cortese, Vice-President, Neil Burke, Secretary, James Dolin, Treasurer- Worked Well and efficiently for club projects and deserve a Well-merited word of praise. . . . All in all, another banner year for tra- ditionally-famous Sigma Nu. John Holloran shows an admiring audience-Mulville, Timilty, War- ren, and Diharcwjust how the game of pool should be played. Bet you he made the shot! P. ls. E 3 51' N Q L4 o co 917 W N P-s 1 so i ' 2. N Z5 . Q' L4 ' N O I FF' 1 O N 5 ' E. . IJ CF 5 Q.. o II! ei' 77' I3 o E ia:- -' . 31 Xl, ' l A. Senior Club Officers Henry French, Giles Brown, how the girls got in the picture, but we're betting that Jack Canning arranged it all. 1 3 fi A cheerful gathering if we ever saw one! That's Joe Barresi at the keyboard ready to give out with Chopsticks just any minute. And the music lovers are Henry French, Andy Robinson, Steve Duffy, John Burke, Cornelius Murphy, Joe Ranelli, Severin Beliveau, and Charley Kelley. We're guessing that when Joe hit the keys the rest of the gang took off for the hills! HCL B August Genser does a little shullle step while Messrs. Irurita, Perini, Fay, Penny, Sanford, and Ryan look on admiringly. The canteen juke box supplied the shuf'lie music. Jack Ridge, Mike Ficara, Joe Macchia, Ramon Avalo, Pete Frame, Charley Kelley, Tom Ryan, and Bill Lynn-solid citizens all. A familiar scene in Ye Olde Canteen. Seven men of distinction who assumed serious ex- pressions for the photographer. Geographically, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Panama, and Argentina are represented in this picture. The new canteen with its juke box, new tables, diversified menu, etc. practically sup- planted the Senior Club as a meeting place for the elders of the campus. A trip to the Senior Club was such a long, long expedition and the canteen was so conveniently located. fAnd, after all, the Senior Club didn't spe- cialize in hamburgers, grilled cheese sand- wiches, etc.J Then, too, there were rock-and- roll records in the canteen juke box! ww 2 My ,WMI W My ffm' No matter what the dance, Will Lavoie managed to find the Love Seat! Pleasant ' s are gathered on these soclal memol 16 pages .... E-'QTL Jack Ridge and fair companion smile pret- tily for the photographer. And so many couples posed for the enterprising camera- man! Below: Running between the raindrops was fun, particularly when our date's umbrella provided shelter. Let it rain, let' it rain! 1 Three coins in the fountain .... Well, two anyway .... And Henry French and com- panion are caught in a Wishing Well Scene that adds to these pages .... Andy Robinson and friend have their own private interview with the vocalist for the evening .... Prep dances were always such wonderful affairs! M JL ,away twin, ,--.1-Q So we looked at one another, smiled, and got a very pleasant picture as a result. fAnd when Paul Wood wants to smile, he really SMILESU ,wicca Yi... J . MIK 1,9 0125 azz ww Miz! Wifi The Football Dance .... The first formal affair of the season .... On a cold December night a few weeks before Christmas .... A night of corsages and evening gowns and tuxes .... A night of soft music and slow dances and a star-spangled sky .... A night to be put away, carefully, in Memory's Scrapbook .... Perhaps it will never happen again, but for once in a lifetime everything was just right: the music, the decorations, Holiday or Colonial after the dance .... And always in our hearts was the realization that we were with our classmates, our four- year companions, and that this rapturous December evening was made especially for US .... Proudly, debonairly, we escorted our dates to Me- morial Gymnasium. We summoned extra-special smiles for the occasion and looked and acted like typical Men-about-Town .... 1.0 QQ Above: the hard-working Dance Committee in action. Artist Dick Downey was very much in demandg Joe Barresi was very much in evidence, the whole gang pitched in and did a wonderful job. I 'mf' 1 I Co-Captain Gagnan and date, Mr. and Mrs. Gagnan, Mr. and Mrs. Dermody chat with a charming looking Headmaster Brother Gilroy. quartet. Nothing like a formal dance! vm' I , 7 ,f I , 2 , x V I if Z A lot of happy facesg a crowded lobbyg the poor check room attendants! And everyone was anxious to get in front of the camera! But in retrospect, didn't we have the best time ever and weren't we broke for the next three weeks and didn't we feel that the Football Dance was the most successful ever held at the Prep and aren't we glad that so many of us got in this picture? To scintillating strains we danced the night away and were amazed that midnight came too soon, too SOON. . . . Ph ai J 126 Can't Dick Walsh give a soulful glance! Even the Juniors stepped out for the formal! Intermission ceremonies and everyone smiles! This is the second year Dona made the SPIRE! .W 4, Ah, the music was so, so soft! 'Twas won- derful! .,.1wMz7zf ZYZZIWFMIZX M12 ffm!!! An-.M K A K f-'uns M !Qy r r E r i - so M xg? i-4-.1 , If wi? i ?6'fgiV3 :fv,aw,,, w..,,'?,2:i?Wf,zg'1w 35 0 , f?sf'Q,4?V.+ k jI, ea7 422'.w,gg1, , imwf ,ff X ii ,M,,i3,,,f 5 5 3 K X, ?, laf R -RN., -'ff :Er f , v W, fm, ,,, 45,7 Q ,,,,ifw -V , ff ,rtfgwf QM ' Q ' r :swf 1, A' iff ' ,, W - ff M5 ,,g, .gg .. W . W, A Q, .f Mzv 1 v,,. . ,ww , , ww, 1- V . -V, f ' R , f ' MTV' JL, , V my gm, S K, if Ling, ,:MNEfg?5,3Zg,1iQQy. W W K , 8 9, gig, fgjhw ,?ij35g.,? wi.,sgQffgmQfimiaL,,V,Qi A , K, 653552 'iwifiy' 'JWVM' E'5x5Z VWk?12f W H' :HAL V zrciff' nz fyf, Hf ?iiif1f4f4mjgQ5fQ55. A 'fffgww , 1830 fs ,,,.,fw,. 5552, W, fm ' ,mf KJ Q 1, 4 , 1 V uf 1. mf 5 , 0 Ugg, if ,, '7 4 -A ,, K nn Vjwlifx y f I ii 'ix Wy Sqfsgr f,L.f,7 Simi mf' .w w:',.:f E W4 r- f fi ' 1 41 - F' .s . M 4, ,gf wi, X R ,, Q ip m? , mix 5 xii: ,i,, 15 Y an 3' 4. Q f A V' S , f X. Aff wi- 1 1f,s'g'T,, ,Y AQ V, ,ggfffn . :h ifi ' SM ,L -' ,W ww 4, .1 mv? A 1 6275, ' K ff? ,, 1, gf 'fi ' X Na-, ' L ffgsif , yx' 1 ilmfiiflg Here's an impressive looking quartet! And Ed Mc- Carthy and Frank Moloney look as if they're accus- tomed to the social whirl! Looking back, we wonder why we didn't have more formal affairs. That tuxedo can surely give a fellow that well-dressed feeling! H172 M6 lizmfzff 0 jffzklzdviguef l We even had table reservations made! All we had to do was to find what table and then go in search of it. We really didn't care. We'd have settled for a table on the moon-or at least for one right near a convenient star. fThen we'd have enjoyed STARDUSTU Aren't we mag- nificent? Spread across the page this way? In im- posing fashion? And don't the flowers add just the right touch? X I KH Thus in word or picture we incorporate into these pages a lot of memories and recollections. In after years they'll serve as a reminder of a December night that brought us a lot of fun and laughter. . . . There were other dances during the year, of course, but none quite as nice, quite as exciting as the Football Dance .... We'll keep it as a precious remembrance. HW Wm' Mm From the smile on Jimmy Banks' face we'd say that he's having a very agreeable telephone conver- sation. Ah, that wonderful phone booth in the base- ment of Xavier! Joe Ranelli expounds some pet theory of his while a critical audience waits to offer objections .... One thing about Prep stu- dents: they just don't sit or stand idly by when a discussion gets underway. Classroom procedure and Prep life in general develop forensic ability to a surprising degree. And in the bull sessions that are prevalent in campus life everyone gets a chance to voice his opinion: ing 1 XM KJIIZIJZM' Jim O'Donnell tells his classmates about some mysterious chemical reaction that has just come to his notice. ? 5 1 1, Some of our friends from South-of-the-Border: Messrs. Avalo, Arango, Irurita, Fuente, Lascurain, and Genser. A Physics class in operation, Brother Brian presid- ing. In an atomic age, science classes are ultra- important. So many facets, aspects, phases to campus life! And no matter how many pic- tures a Prep year book uses there are always a dozen and one activities that are never adequately portrayed. But in these pages we endeavored to give as adequate a coverage as is humanly possible. t ,,,,, ,, yy! ' 'A es R ,K I K J F EQ A 7? l . , a Q 3 X! . , l yew' Above: The corridors of Xavier at recess. Hurrying feet .... Quick glances at the bulletin board .... Determined looking faculty members .... Books. . . . Briefcases .... Startled looks as the flash bulb went off .... Below: Robin Gomez, Paul Wood, Joe Ranelli, and Jim McCarthy in a pre-class huddle. We hope somebody knew the answers! . .liZdlZf J 3 9551 ug-1 23 51 M353 S Qs gg., .se Brother Pascal at a familiar desk in a familiar setting. And those assignments are getting a professional scrutiny! On the picture panel to the right: The present looks at the past. Will our pictures be here someday? . . . A last minute look before the class bell sounds .... The start of the long, long climb. How many stairs did we climb in our four years at the Prep? All of us should be qualified mountain climbers. XKIZKQYJJIJZKJ' The Quadrangle at the lunch hour: a cigarette, a sandwich, Dick Johnsen and Andy Robinson do a quick check on Donn a bottle of milk, the chance to relax. Byrne's outgoing mail. Betcha they memorized the address! ff, ,,. v 5 - 7 wiv. Wm lg Ted Weiss takes a POWERFUL swing at an elusive softball. And catcher Avalo strikes a professional pose for the photog- rapher. Softball, soccer, touch football-at such activities we spent our afternoons in the fall and spring. Looks as if a lot of people want to kick a poor, inoffensive ball! Social league soccer was a wild scrimmage at times and apt to get a bit confusing, but we got lots of exercise and everyone was happy. John Linehan demonstrates to an admiring audience just how a soft- ball pitcher operates. You grasp the ball in this fashion, says John, and from there on I really have no idea what will happen. ocial League ction cial league front. . . More action on the so t' e out or the pause that re And the im freshed. . . . Memories, memories! v . K sig ,. pf 4. 4. 'M-H ,af Revealed on these pages are some of the many aspects of Prep life. The normal day includes so many activities: serv- ing at Mass, the classroom routine, helping out in the dining hall, duty at the switchboard, etc. John Miller, Paul Devlln, and Giles Brown give an assist to Bob Clayton on a popular WHDH program. Scores of Prep students are avid record collectors. 3 'Q Spring sunshine on Xavier Hall-the center of much of Prep life and activity. And as always the spire-surmounted by its cross of gold-reaches towards the sky. The ultra-efficient John Linehan in action at the Prep switchboard. Right before a long holiday there was always a lot of buzzness at this particular spot. Alexander Graham Bell really had something! ll Part of the dining hall crew poses for the photogra- pher. At times the crash of broken dishes resounded through Memorial, but all in all the Work was done swiftly and efliciently. as! nf ,H 1 1 -we as I M . ,,,. M . 'V 137 Will Falla in that early morning stretch for the alarm clock. Above: Brother Thomas puts the finger on some- body or points out the way all freshmen should follow. Is that you dear? says Mike Diskin-or words to that effect. ive' .4., A .,..',: Above: Ed Streker and Tom Ryan look sharp and are sharp .... Below: Senor Ryan from Haverhill checks on the gardening situation. Q Rf tv nik, f ,I . vw ,ff T Y'-.i if Z 2 J, ,. 4 ,ww Ly waxy, My , 5 , 465,51 K4 QV Lfflgwil Q 'E Er? V ua K, A N ,.,. B ALW, R ,, ,. 3: 5 'Q S Q , ., 3,3 its , H Q , 1 if 4? 0 f -Q2 , ' V 'N ,gf 455 1 0 ew Q iw ww 1 X R- M ,gw Q Y vu Y 5, me ., .,!,.-f,5a,a5g ,g,- , A 5 ,M VQI, W 4 M y ' A 7 VFX 5552. V ' 3 R E ,.., 2 we ? ,ig 2? - ,Vi A X., y 13' V' ,4 wgigf , f f fy Y fi? fag - , A V-122' gy '. Q. 3,53 5 48, A . , '41 V' A yf ' is I x- if 55, A 35' ' N3 V EZ, ,, ff 4- 1- ig F' K EV, s Xu? Qc . li h,, 'SYEYMAQ' My ,,.-Jin ' 4 if ' fa x' yi fm. H4 fr 45' ,fu Y f fe 1, aww: 4 'Q .A 5 - . , 1 ' A T , V H if -VF -2 5 ' , , :'j' -1 .,,E:i?if,i , ,.4 ,. bYZ L H ' - ff f mtl' f f i ft... A glance back-at this and that-these and those-all the scenes and faces that made up the years-pieces of the mosaic that was Prep life. Time now for the finaleg the moment for the curtain to descend. We sort of Wish that this parting could be delayed. We've waited for it for four years, but now that it's here We hate to say Goodbye, Fare- well. It means that one phase of our lives is over forever-and a bit sadly and regret- fully we close the door upon a lot of pleasant memories, upon the FOUR HAPPY YEARS to which we dedicated this volume. ,...,h Q,-1 a'Wz7zy W fgllf f mi, .W Ma!! fflllfllliff Mm may ST. JOHNS days... And the thousand and one thrills that we found in sports, in the competitive spirit that high school athletics engenders, in the peculiar beauty that falls upon a football stadium on an autumn afternoon as the crowd roars and a fleet back takes off on a long jaunt towards Touchdown Land. Yes, we shall remember many things, many precious things of school and chapel and student body and Faculty. We shall remember a New England school that fash- ioned us and moulded us along Catholic lines, in accordance with the traditions of Mother Church, in the Christlike spirit that animates that body of men known as the Xaverian Brothers. God bless them! MR. 8. MRS. ARTHUR H. AKESON MR. 8. MRS. EDWARD M. ARMSTRONG MR. 8. MRS. ROBERT T. ARMSTRONG MR. 8. MRS. ROLAND H. ARRINGTON MR. 8. MRS. ROLANDO M. ARANGO MR. 8. MRS. LEROY BABBITT MR. 8. MRS. FRANK J. BARRESI MR. 8. MRS. ROBERT E. BARRETT MR. 8. MRS. RAYMOND I. BARTLETT MR. 8. MRS. CLEMENT T. BAXTER MR. 8. MRS. ERNEST R. BELLEAU MR. 8. MRS. 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ZOLLER gl AJ Introducing THE FABULOUS '56 PONTIAC with a big and vital General Motors First ! ATLANTIC MOTOR MARTQ Inc. ' D. F. menus, Pu.. FRANK PIERRE,SaIc1 Mg p.,,Tu,c 443 umoul. sneer sevsniv, MASSACHUS TEL.BEV.4 iii' 'kii' Compliments of LAWRENCE WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY LAWRENCE, MASS. IN BY TEN-OUT BY Five COLONIAL CLEANERS ELLIOT 8. RANTOUL BEVERLY, MASS. Telephone EVerett 7-5600-5609 JOHN D. AHERN CO. Contracting Painters 395 THIRD STREET Everett, Mass. Compliments of J. W. LINEHAN ROOFING CO. IPSWICH, MASS. HCONGRATS, PREP CLASS OF l956! METRO BOWL, INC. North Shore's Largest Bowling Alleys PEABODY, MASS. CONGRATULATIONS ro THE YOUNG MEN or sr. JoHN's PREP! A L M Y ' S SALEM - BEVERLY - GLOUCESTER - DANVERS PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY Ground Floor 62 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASS. Tel. 5460 - C. H. Voillancourt, Manager CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM W A T E R S 81 B R O W N HARDWARE 57-59 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASS. CORONET MOTEL U. S. Route 1, Danvers, Mass. For Reservations Phone DANVERS 690 H2 'lz Miles From The Prep APPROVED: Quality Courts United-AAA New Streamlined Comfortable Coaches to Any Point in New England or Canada MICHAUD BUS LINES, INCORPORATED Telephone 1207 , 53 J. A. Maeheud 3' Why Take Less Than The Best? , I :L ,LVA 5 L . 6 X E ' Q 4 1 .sf- '! XX 'F OFF CAMPUS SHOP AT 601 ,BOSTON STREET , WEST LYNN B I x'CongrafuIa1ions and Besf Wishes for Continued Success fo the i' - GRADUATES OF ST. JOI-IN'S PREP SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, INC. DANVERS, MASS. Compliments of JOHN FLYNN 81 SONS, INC. 80 BOSTON STREET SALEM, MASS Compliments of HUBBARD'S SHOE STORE I54 Cabot Street Tel. 846 Beverly, Mass. CHOPSTICK HOUSE Chinese-American Restaurant Luncheon-Dinners-Snack Bar Real Chinese Food Phone Hamilton 0336 Main Street, Route IA Wenham, Mass. Compliments of FISHER 8. GEORGE ELECTRIC CO. MANCHESTER, MASS. SALEM EVENING NEWS GIBLE E'S JOE the HATTER Men's Furnishings I50 Washington Street Salem, Mass. BERTlNl'S PIZZAS Tel. 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