St Marys High School - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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e, the Class of 1945,leave this history behi nd us in hopes that as it is read in future year§, it v ill seem as a hook to the reader--a hook - of happiness, a little sorrow, a few disappointments but most of all, a hook of youth, Catholic hoys and girls living the happiest . years of their lives. Much of this happiness has been made possible by our faculty: Sister Superior, who has been our guide on our journey through High School and the Sisters of St. Joseph who have worked so tediously teaching us the Catholic Way of Life, combined with our scholastic sub jects. The Class of 1945 would like to take this opportunity to thank Father Foran for all the advantages and activities he has of¬ fered us. Without his advice and assistance, on so many subjects, we would have indeed sustained a great loss. To Father Nally and especially to Father Carberry, we extend our sincerest thanks and gratitude. Father Carberry has supported every activity of our class-social, athletic, and scholastic. He has given generously of his ever-ready supply of help, work and precious time. In the early part of September, 1941, wo entered St. Mary’s portals as Freshmen with an enrollment of seventy-four pupils, and naturally, it took us a little while to accustom ourselves to High School rules and regulations, but for such a class as ours, it was not long before v e settled down to the life of the Average High- Schooler . In October, our boys started off on intramural football. Our stars that season were William Luby, James Slattery, John Moran, Lawrence Tarbox and Robert Rossetti, Basketball was next and were v e proud of Thomas Fitzgerald, William Luby, Elden Barrows and Ray¬ mond Morin who made grand headway that year? Then, before v e knew it, the Oratoricals, of which v e had heard so much, were upon us, but the Freshmen came through v ith flying colors. The winners of the contest were :1st, Catherine Flaherty and Raymond Morin;and 2nd, Catherine. Brady and John Rice. Now of course, came the baseball heroes who were Raphael Ed¬ wards,Robert Rossetti and James Slattery leading the list of Fresh¬ men. V ith all these activities, v e didn’t forget our studies. Thus ended our first year of High School-one full of joy, but nevertheless, saddened by v ar, v hich perhaps caused us to grow up a little during the summer and come back v ith determination in our hearts to do better. The second chapter of our book is..as interesting as the first, and just as happy. Our athletes this year were Robert Kear- f nan, Nelson Coley, Raymond Duggan, Elden Barrov s, Francis and Ray¬ mond Morin, Aldo Stabile, Edward Bagley and Thomas Fitzgerald. Our outstanding contribution to the Basketball Squad v as Raphael Edwards. Page 26

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Mary Telxelra 3 Lee St. . Milford, Mass. Pleasant.... restrained.con¬ scientious... with diligence and steadfastness that Is praise¬ worthy.... excellent must be a word dedicated to Mary... for she excels In all she undertakes.... willing at all times to aid In her sincere and quiet way... For Mary, there Is a corner In every heart... studious..gentle Mary . Henry Tkowskl 220 Congress St. Milford, Mass. Quiet... shy In appearance... but sometimes we wonder?... an able student... a willing worker...has a flair for drawing which Is en¬ joyed by all. A good companion..a good listener...a sharp dresser., the wonder of the Religion Class. Ask for a gentleman and a friend, and we give you Chick . John Tkowskl 228 Congress St. Milford, Mass. Jovial... friendly., always ready for a little mischief.... ever willing to help.... proves him to be a true friend.Happy-go-lucky.. with a pleasing personality...can always be counted on to help when extra work has to be done... ! disarming... helpful. John . Page 25

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In November, the Sophomores participated in the annual ora¬ torical contest. This brought to light a wealth of material for the class debates which followed later in the year. Hie winners of the oratoricals were: Edward Bagley, Raphael Edwards, Joseph Gallagher, Avis Hubbard, Eleanor Mann, John Moran, Phyllis Peters, Elizabeth Melanson, John Rice, Catherine Flaherty, Esther Hannigan, Elizabeth Casey, Raymond Morin, and Cecelia Summers. Avis Hubbard was chosen to participate in the Diocesan De¬ bates which once more brought recognition to the Class of ’45. ana short St. Mary s an incredibly The months .slipped by and we were once more leaving other year was behind us. It seemed and was, time until wo were back again in school as Juniors. We lost no time in electing Class Officers who were: President-Robert Reardon Secretary-Marie Lynch Vice-Pros.-Robert Kearnan Treasurer-Grace Miller Intramural football was now in full sway, with William Luby as Captain, and Edward Bagley, Raymond Duggan, Raphael Edwards, Raymond Morin, John Hennessy, Thomas Hynes, Christopher Frabotta, Joseph Alticri, Paul Connors, Joseph Cassidy, Nelson Coley, Reardon and Thomas Fitzgerald as the team members. We had Robert a good season with the players deserving much credit, as well as wa s do the Junior Cheerleaders who spurred the fellows on to victory. The Cheerleaders were:Grace Miller, Elizabeth Rooney, Mary Keenan, Jean Clement,Rosemary Larkin,, Avis Hubbard,Jeanne Gallagher, Ruth Morey, Eleanor Barron, Dorothy Fitzpatrick and Cecelia Summers. In November, the Junior Class sponsored their first dance,It was indeed a feather in our cap with as Co-chairmen, Division, under the direction plays on December 22, 1943. Old Bcldy with Esther Hannigan t, and Hie Cancelled Debt idy. , Basketball crime into view a Harvest Banco, which oan McCarthy and John Rice The Junior Classical Hue Ida, presented two ster iviary wore Rice ays entitied no a a mg r mid-ve Christmas the c: on of Si Hie pi and J ohn starring Eleanor Barron and Joseph Cass Ai He Our stars on the Varsity Team wore Raphael Edwards,Raymond Duggan, Hiomas Fitzgerald and Aldo Stabile. Luby, Hynes, Coley, and Francis Morin were on the Second Team. Speaking of basketball, wo cannot forget the Junior girls who had a team, the players being Capt. Cecelia Summers, Anne 0 T Bricn, Grace Miller, Elizabeth Rooney, Kathleen Flanigan and Jean Clement. VJhcn the annual Minstrel Show was presented in January, there wore such Junior Stars as Mary Keenan,Patricia Molloy, Raymond Dug¬ gan, William Thomas Hynes The Cl Barron, Raphael Edwards, olos. the Diocescn Debates by Robert Reardon, Raymond Morin, Rosemary Larkin and Avis Hubbard. Luby, Nelson Coley, Eleanor and John Hennessy-all contributing ass of ’45 was duly represented In sc members of the class helped to bring St. Mary’s once more to HiCb« the finals, only to be defeated when victory was so close. As the year rolled on,the Junior Oratorical Contest was con¬ ducted, the finalists being Anno Dcs Barrcs, Jc-an Clement,Catherine Flaherty, Mary Keenan, Rosemary Larkin, John Rico and Elizabeth Rooney with Avis Hubbard winning first prize and Catherine Flaherty winning third. stars of the Baseball Diamond,from the Junior Class, al¬ to am was composed of Sophomores,Juniors and Seniors,were Edward Bagley, Raphael Edwards, Thomas Hynes, William Luby, Thomas Fitzgerald, Joseph Cassidy, Raymond Duggan and Aldo Stabile. though The the Pago 27