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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1946 volume:

V % For this BLUE MANTLE appreciation is due especially to Mary Louise Luby, Editor-in-Chief Elia Dell ' Orco, Literary Editor Anita Fortier, Literary Editor Philip Neilan, Business Manager Marion Harrington, Subscription Manager OUR LADY OF LOVE THE BLUE MANTLE 19 4 6 ST. MARY ' S HIGH SCHOOL MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS REV. WILLIAM J. FORAN ' Dedications TO OUR BELOVED, PASTOR AND PRIESTLY FRIEND, REV. WILLIAM J. FORAN WE PLEDGE OUR LOYALTY AND ALLEGIANCE. DIGNIFIED, CULTURED AND KIND, FR. FORAN HAS PLACED BEFORE US EVERY RELIGIOUS, EDUCA¬ TIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITY, AN INSPIR¬ ING CHALLENGE TO BETTER LIVING IN THE FUTURE. h i n h £ 5 foreword We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Six offer this volume of the Blue Mantle as a continuation of the glorious history of St. Mary ' s. As long as we shall live, the memories of our High School days and the ideals that four years ago we came to know and love, will be cherished by each one of us. Wh erever the future may find us, it is our fervent prayer that we shall always be under the powerful protection of Our Lady ' s Blue Mantle. With gratitude to the Sisters who have- taught and inspired us, we leave St. Mary ' s sadly, but without regret . May we too, guided by the Light of the Holy Spirit, continue to draw others, so “That they too may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent. MARY ' S RECTORY ■ n PEARL- STREET Hy dear Graduates, f th0 editorial Congratulations to the memer to ri nfi wantie. .... ana ioi °_ u ““° : i� ntle ' lou rightly a ® 4° f or giving to • — your Classmates iaemories of St. Mary ' s. we shall continue We ' nave n endeav institution, Catholic c- - future alone wi shall know them. „ „y .� «•«. „ X •i u 1 so w- ? lit =� =■• of .11 that •« a: r.vy ha ' nd X%rr“.r� ? oLlUlan manhood and ov.x l« r ti . st0 „th of the rift vomanhood 1 � JoM O” 1 - „ 4 ..r.e.tly s � f 1 1 ' VSii- 1 ’ ° f y ° - . t Community win _ _„„ yn Christ, Sincerely yours in Christ, KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR MARY’S CHILDREN Wherein lies the spiritual strength oj St. Mary’s The Bell Tower of St. Mary’s Under the wide expanse of sky, A golden link to the One on high, A bell tower shining bright and clear, Recalls three words, “I am here”. Sturdy and strong like a rock it stands, Twixt heav’n and earth, held in sacred Hands, Crowning the house wherein He dwells, And the Angel chorus around it swells. Elia Dell’Orco Catholicism Courtesy Character Culture Cum Maria Jesum quaeritei SB •Y “Unless God Be With Us, All Uabor Is Vain !” Ours is a school that has given us what other schools could not and dare not give, the teaching of Jesus Christ and a deep devotion to His Blessed Mother. When we entered St. Mary’s we were carefree children. Since then, however, there has been genuine effort made to develop high moral principles, learning and culture. Now, as model Christian men and women, we are well prepared to meet the battle of life—the result of our training in a Catholic institution. The very atmosphere of the school be¬ speaks its Catholic spirit. As we walk along the main corridor, our gaze encoun¬ ters the statue of Our Lady placed upon a pedestal as an example of purity and love for all. Upon entering the classrooms we immediately notice the crucifix, sym¬ bolic of the great sacrifice He made for us, His children; and a reminder that we must do all we can for Him, in appre¬ ciation of the many graces He has be¬ stowed on us. Yes, here we have several means of being brought closer to God— which is the deepest desire of the human soul. We are truly grateful to our beloved curates for their spiritual guidance. In their weekly talks, they have painstaking¬ ly explained many matters dealing with Christian Doctrine. They have often stressed the importance of the Mass and Holy Eucharist in our daily lives, con¬ tinually encouraging us to become pro¬ moters of Catholic Action by supporting to the utmost the various activities of our parish. It is not enough to pray “Thy Kingdom come,” we must work and act so that Christ’s kingdom will come, that the Church of Christ may be spread over the entire world and that the principles of Catholic Action be dominant in all social relationships. Our attendance at Mass during Lent and on First Fridays, at Novenas, at Devotions during October and May, served to energize our Catholicity. With the passing of time, the value of the spiritual advice of our priests will be manifested to us. We will always remem¬ ber them as splendid, spiritual directors and faithful friends who did much to make our days at S.M.A., happy ones. With deepest respect and admiration we extend our sincere thanks to the Sisters who have given unselfishly of their time and efforts in teaching us. While they have endeavored to prepare us scholasti¬ cally in order that we may obtain a cer¬ tain measure of success in worldly affairs, they have also tried to instill in us the fact that we have a far more important and noble destiny to consider, namely— obtaining the salvation of our immortal souls. As we leave the sheltering portals of our Alma Mater, we shall take with us many pleasant memories, and a Faith which in future years, will prove to be a source of solace when confronted with the trials and tribulations of the world. Marion Harrington Entrance “Pro Deo, Pro Patria” ... a motto so true, Crowning the portals of knowledge for you, Ornate with marble and graceful in love, Leading the way to help from, above. Doors open wide in gracious invite, Entrance to knowledge, justice, and right, Symbol of culture, a step to success, From which springs pure happiness. Elia Dell’Orco SENIOR Class Officers Charles Bresnahan, President Roger Letourneau, Vice-President Dorothy Sheedy, Secretary Mary Ruth Byrne, Treasurer JOHN FRANCIS BARTLETT LINCOLN STREET MILLVILLE, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Science Club 3-4, Inter-class de¬ bates 4, Intramural football 3. Tall and lean . . . with the “bluest” blue eyes ever seen . . . Jackie is our sole male representative . . . from the industrial town of . . . Millville . . . knows how to tease and be teased ... a wonderful dancer and a hard worker . . . joined our class as a sophomore, found a niche in our affections . . . quite a man about Woon¬ socket, R. I. . . . pleasant . . . popular . . . jovial . . . “Jackie”. CHARLES WALLACE BRESNAHAN VILLAGE STREET MEDWAY, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Science Club 3-4, Class President 3-4, Baseball 2-3-4, Football (intra-mural) 2-3, Varsity 4, Diocesan debates 3, Inter-class debates 4, Dramatics 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4, Latin Club 3-4. Suave . . . smooth . . . definitely man about St. Mary’s . . . has a definite taste for clothes . . . ver¬ satile . . . intriguing . . . sociable and polished . . . likes to tease . . . especially the girls . . . our Class President . . . popular . . . argumentative . . . “Charlie”. CHARLES MARTIN BRODERICK 7 DRAPER PARK MILFORD, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Baseball Manager 1-2-3-4, Basket¬ ball Manager 1-2-3-4. Very free with his contributions to the Missions . . . and to all other school enterprises . . . has beautiful, blonde wavy hair ... a neat dresser ... an extremely polite boy . . . very generous with his time . . . and work ... a sport enthusiast . . . has an intense desire to do well as our “sports manager” . . . helpful . . . handy . . . “Charlie”. WALTER JOSEPH CLEMENT 114 JONES ROAD HOPEDALE, MASS. Inter-class debates 4, Science Club 3-4, President of Science Club 4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3-4, Varsity football 4. Tall . . . dependable . . . good-natured . . . sociable . . . gives his all to sports . . . blushes deeply when a certain girl’s name is mentioned . . . always willing to help a pal . . . usually ready for a little mischief . . . likes “Trig” and Chemistry . . . smooth dresser . . . “sharp” dancer . . . likeable . . . smiling . . . popular . . . “Turk”. FREDERICK JOSEPH COLLINS 55 PROCTOR STREET FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Minstrel Show 2, Glee Club 3-4, Football, intra¬ mural 2-3, Varsity Football 4, Basketball 2-3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4. Happy-go-lucky . . . witty . . . irresponsible . . . class clown . . . nuts about spaghetti, easy chairs, and soft couches . . . spark of the class of “46” . . . hates being “fenced in” . . . life of any party ... a “B.T.O.” with the alumni . . . swift-footed athlete . . . known as the guy with the crew-cut . . . jovial . . . vibrant . . . hilarious . . . “Freddie”. KENNETH JOSEPH CURLEY MAPLE STREET MENDON, MASS. Dance Committee 3, Glee Club 3-4, Chairman of Commercial Club 4, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3, Varsity Football 4, Sidelights Staff 4, Servicemen Bulletin 3. Tall and curly-haired . . . has a flashing smile . . . is a good singer . . . loves to cut up in class . . . seems to like out-of-town girls . . . always willing to help a friend . . . likes football and plays it well . . . occa¬ sionally moody . . . usually co-operative . . . fun-loving . . . friendly . . . “Ken”. LEONARD JOSEPH FERRECCHIA 51 GRANT STREET MILFORD, MASS. Inter-class debates 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Prefect of Boys’ Eucharistic League 4. Mischievous . . . arouses our envy with his talent for drawing . . . seems to have an easy-going manner . . . pleasant . . . one of the smallest members of the class . . . pals with Father Rossi . . . has a very like¬ able, modest personality . . . our Leonard. DANIEL JOSEPH FITZPATRICK 57 HIGH STREET MILFORD, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3, Glee Club 3-4, Year¬ book Staff 4, Sidelights Staff 4, Chairman of Com¬ mercial Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3-4, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3-4. Tall and friendly . . . “Fitz” dislikes dancing . . . enjoys taking trips in Boston with the gang . . . always smiling . . . helpful . . . supports all school activities . . . our “Hubba, Hubba” boy . . . dislikes homework and bookkeeping . . . but likes athletics . . . popular with the girls . . . well-dressed . . . handsome . . . “Danny”. WILLIAM THOMAS GRADY 7 WEST PINE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Science Club 4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3, Intra-mural Football 3, Varsity Football 4, Ora- toricals 3-4. Jovial . . . manly in a “big” sort of way . . . tall . . . possesses a keen wit . . . good-natured . . . always joking . . . happiest when in the company of a certain dark-haired, blue-eyed debater . . . good-looking . . . rugged athlete . . . definitely a good dancer . . . inter¬ esting . . . fun-loving . . . “Bill”. ROBERT EDWARD HAYES 18 CARROLL STREET MILFORD, MASS. Inter-class Debates 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Intra-mural Football 2-3, Oratoricals 1-2-3-4. An unassuming nature . . . pals with “Bernie” . . . is always willing to learn . . . follows school activities faithfully ... is carefree and nonchalant . . . one of the very few boys who doesn’t seem to care about girls ... but we wonder . . . frank . . . roguish “Bob”. JOHN RICHARD KENNELLY, JR. 30 PURCHASE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Science Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3, Inter-class Debates 1-4, Basketball 3, Intra¬ mural Football 1-2-3, Latin Club 4. Carrot-top . . . describes Jackie to perfection . . . loves to fool and tease the girls . . . typical teen-age boy . . . seems to like trigonometry . . . plays basket¬ ball for the Sacred Heart Boys’ Club ... is usually seen with a wide grin . . . promises to be tall and lean . . . slow-moving . . . friendly . . . happy-go-lucky . . . “Jackie”. LOUIS ANTHONY LANCISI, JR. 247 CONGRESS STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates, inter-class 1, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3, Dance Committee 2-3, Glee Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Sidelights Staff 4, Chairman of Commercial Club 3-4, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3. Good-looking . . . cheerful . . . friendly ... an ex¬ ceptional dancer . . . small in stature ... big in heart . . . good companion ... a radiant and infectious smile . . . thinks Neilan’s drugstore is grand . . . won¬ derful personality . . . refined . . . popular . . . “Louie”. ROGER JAMES LETOURNEAU ELM STREET UPTON, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Dance Commit¬ tee 2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Dramatics 4, Class Vice- President 3-4, Chairman of Commercial Club 3-4, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3, Varsity Football 4, Inter¬ class Debates 1. A wonderful athlete and a swell pal . . . “Rog” has won for himself a host of friends . . . favorite hobby is eating ... a marvelous dancer . . . neat in appear¬ ance . . . loves to argue . . . especially in history class . . . ambitious and intelligent ... he qualifies as a good student . . . slow-moving . . . argumentative . . . roguish . . . “Rog”. WILLIAM FRANCIS McCARTHY 31 DILLA STREET MILFORD, MASS. Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3-4, Minstrel Show 1-2, Football, intra-mural 2-3, Varsity 4, Baseball 2-3-4, Basketball 2-3-4. Likeable . . . that’s the word for “Mac” . . . con¬ sistent . . . generous . . . humorous . . . marvelous personality . . . outstanding athlete . . . distinguished basketball captain . . . crazy about crazy brown felt hats . . . has a flare for more than one girl named “Dottie” ... a real pal . . . indeed a true friend . . . our unpredictable . . . “Mac”. PAUL EDWARD MORIN 25 PLEASANT STREET MILFORD, MASS. Oratorical Finals 3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3, Yearbook Staff 4, Commercial Club 3-4, Basketball 4, Minstrel Show 2. A good-natured fellow . . . who can be serious when the occasion demands . . . cracks jokes often . . . has an answer for everything ... an excellent student . . . loves sports, food, and dancing . . . the last of which he does exceptionally well . . . has every trait of a perfect gentleman . . . pleasant . . . considerate . . . debonair . . . Paul. PHILIP JOHN MORIN 55 PEARL STREET MILFORD, MASS. Oratoricals 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Sidelights Pro¬ duction Staff 4, Commercial Club 4, Dance Commit¬ tee 4, Library Club 3. Truly a man about town . . . possesses a shining personality . . . and a handsome appearance . . . good talker . . . unmindful of what others say . . . dependable . . . unfailing in his desire to help and please . . . sometimes called “The Sheik” . . . able . . . friendly . . . fearless . . . “Phil”. JOHN EDWARD MURPHY 67 CENTRAL STREET MILFORD, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Oratorical Finals 1, Dance Committee 2-3, Radio Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Commercial Club 3-4, Class Presi¬ dent 1-2, Sidelights Production Staff 4. Active in school affairs . . . speedy typist . . .an ar¬ dent music-lover . . . successful in all endeavors . . . a wizard on the ivory keys . . . steady worker . . . makes friends slowly but keeps them long . . . amiable . . . jovial . . . gentlemanly . . . “Muff”. JOHN PHILIP NEILAN 33 GRANT STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates, inter-class 1-4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 1, Dramatics 4, Mission Club 3, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3, Varsity Football 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Latin Club 4. Courtly and definitely handsome . . . has excellent taste in clothes . . . and girls . . . has an engaging smile and a winning personality ... is a wizard on the dance floor . . . makes a dull evening bright with his entertaining manner . . . holds a special place in our hearts . . . reliable . . . irresistible . . . debonair . . . “Phil”. WILLIAM FRANCIS SHEEHAN 31 GREEN STREET HOLLISTON, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 4, Football, intra¬ mural, 2-3, Varsity Football 4, Baseball 3-4, Basket¬ ball 4, Debates, interclass 4. Entertaining ... a congenial and pleasant com¬ panion . . . nice looking . . . well mannered ... a better pal is hard to find . . . roguishly shy . . . has an excellent record in athletics . . . our dashing foot¬ ball captain . . . reserved yet habitually inquisitive . . . our irreproachable . . . irrepressible . . . irresist¬ ible . . . unassuming . . . “Bill”. EDWARD JAMES SLATTERY 140 WEST STREEf MILFORD, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3, Intra-mural Football 1-2-3, Varsity Football 4, Baseball 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Debates, inter-class 4, Latin Club 4. Blond . . . good looking . . . has an excellent record in sports . . . ranks high in basketball and also . . . with a dark-haired Milford High cheerleader . . . hab¬ itually tired . . . neat . . . makes haste slowly . . . constantly blowing smoke rings ... has unusual poetic ability . . . fun-loving . . . mischievous . . . “Ted”. BERNARD EDWARD YOUNG 30 SOUTH MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates, inter-class 1-4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Club Officer 3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2, Dance Committee 3, Oratoricals 1-2-3-4. Serious . . . studious and well-liked . . . thoughtful of others . . . has a very friendly disposition . . . likes to tease the girls . . . and doesn’t mind their teasing him . . . personality . . . favorite subjects are trigo¬ nometry and chemistry ... a very good mixer, likes dancing . . . co-operative . . . always smiling . . . supports school enterprises willingly . . . friendly . . . likeable . . . “Bernie”. GRACE ANN BELFORTI 125 MENDON STREET HOPEDALE, MASS. Debates, inter-class 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Vice-President of Mission Club 3, Prefect of Girls’ Eucharistic League 4, Dance Committee 3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-4, Mission Club 3. Reserved . . . always ready to lend a helping hand to her many friends . . . Sacred Heart Sacristan . . . always sincere . . . congenial . . . neat . . . smooth manners . . . patient . . . hails from the thriving metropolis of Hopedale . . . genuine . . . loving . . . and lovable . . . “Grade”. CLAIRE MARGUERITE BLANCHARD MAIN STREET WEST UPTON, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Library Club 4, Dance Committee 2, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Sidelights Staff 4, Commercial Club 3. Thoroughly efficient . . . dependable and courte¬ ous . . . tall and courtly . . . usually calm, thoughtful and reserved . . . disproves the adage that red-heads have a fiery temper . . . known for her willingness to help at all times . . . pleasant . . . mature . . . Claire. IRENE THERESA BOUCHARD 11 GROVE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Minstrel Show 2, Dance Committee 1-2, Glee Club 3-4, Commercial Club 3-4, Library Club 2-3. Lively-. . . full of wit and jokes . . . gay . . . well- groomed . . . friendly to all . . . loves a good time and good company . . . always on the go . . . presents us with an attractive appearance . . . brunette hair, brown eyes and a pleasant smile . . . very handy as a helper . . . happy-go-lucky . . . irresistible . . . Irene. PATRICIA ANN BOWLING 19 THAYER STREET MILFORD, MASS. Minstrel Show 1-2, Library Club 2-3, Mission Club 3, Commercial Club 3, Radio Club 3, Glee Club 3-4. The exception to the rule that red-heads must have a temper . . . glad to help out in any kind of work . . . enjoys life to the utmost . . . has lovely natural wavy hair . . . active . . . happy-go-lucky . . . cafe¬ teria helper and bosom pal of Jean . . . pleasant . . . uncomparable . . . “Pat”. CATHERINE MARIE BRUCE 26 CHURCH STREET MILFORD, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Dance Commit¬ tee 2, Glee Club 3-4, Commercial Club 3-4, Sidelights Staff 4. Dependable . . . efficient . . . neat in appearance . . . clever at needlecraft . . . generous . . . friendly . . . always ready to help in school activities . . . invalua¬ ble at Candy Sale . . . excellent student . . . sincere . . . dependable . . . always keeps a watchful eye on her young sister . . . graceful . . . tall . . . dark¬ haired . . . “Cathy” MARY RUTH BYRNE 2 HARTFORD AVENUE HOPEDALE, MASS. Minstrel Show 2, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, Class Treasurer 2-3-4, Com¬ mercial Club 3-4, Cheerleader 3-4, Library Club 3. Fits the adage, “slender, tender and tall” . . . has a fiery disposition ... to match her lovely red hair . . . add two beautiful blue eyes . . . deep dimples and a face sprinkled with freckles . . . mix well with frank¬ ness and dependability . . . and you’ll have the recipe for enthusiastic . . . friendly . . . vivacious . . . “Red”. JEAN MARIE CAHILL 10 NORTH BOW STREET MILFORD, MASS. Yearbook Staff 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Treasurer of Library Club 4, Librarian 2-3-4, Commercial Club 4, Candy Sale 4. A charming miss . . . able and efficient . . . active in school activities . . . has good judgment in most affairs ... an attractive dresser ... a steady worker . . . keeps her Library accounts in good order . . . catches on quickly ... a good student and an all- around pal . . . joking . . . carefree . . . clever . . . “Butch”. CAMILLA THERESA CASALI 27 HILL STREET HOPEDALE, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Associate Editor of Sidelights 4, Commercial Club 3, Servicemen’s Bulletin 4. Active . . . loves an argument . . . very helpful about the class room . . . frank . . . considerate . . . trustworthy . . . has a forceful personality . . . one of Father Donahue’s helpers . . . likes to chew gum . . . especially John Murphy’s flavor ... an engaging smile . . . dark-haired . . . capable . . . Camilla. ANNA MARIE CASEY 46 PURCHASE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates, inter-class 4, Science Club 3, Glee Club 3-4, President of Mission Club 3, Dance - Committee 3, Basketball 1-2-3-4. Fun-loving . . . always on the alert for a good time . . . no worries, no cares . . . likes to play basketball . . . has a score of friends . . . frequently into mischief . . . the result of her happy-go-lucky disposition . . . faithful ... a perfect combination of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . loyal . . . capricious . . . “Casey”. MARIE THERESA CROUGHWELL 85 DEPOT STREET MILFORD, MASS Glee Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Commercial Club 4, Minstrel Show 2. One of the quieter members of our class . . . always serious in appearance . . . very thoughtful of others . . . reserved manner makes her an ideal pupil . . . calm and retiring . . . gentle . . . always willing to help in her quiet way . . . sincere . . . sweet . . . Marie. CLAIRE LOUISE CUMMINGS 46 PURCHASE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Oratoricals 1-2-3-4, Oratoricals Semi-finals 1-2-3, Minstrel Show 1, Spring Concert 3, Glee Club 3-4, Commercial Club 4. Tall . . . slender ... an adult thinker . . . and a lover of music . . . enjoys her office position . . . serious in all matters ... a tranquil and calm nature . . . always appears well groomed . . . delights to be in¬ cluded in older company and conversation . . . dark¬ haired . . . self assured . . . capable . . . Claire. JANET ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM 144 OLD CONNECTICUT PATH FRAMINGHAM, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3, Spring Concert 3, Glee Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Co-editor of Side¬ lights Staff 4, Dance Committee 3, Mission Club 3. Merry-making . . . Janet has a very definite view on life . . . and love . . . ready at all times to take part in any activity ... an extensive reader . . . noted for her recitations . . . persevering . . . loyal . . . “Jan”. PEARL CECELIA DAIGE PARK STREET MENDON, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3, Library Club 4, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Yearbook Staff 4, Ser¬ vicemen’s Bulletin 3, Commercial Club 4, Sidelights Staff 4. Demure . . . quiet and reserved . . . plus being sincere and thoughtful makes Pearl an ideal friend . . . neat in appearance . . . hailing from the tremen¬ dous town of . . . Mendon . . . one of the best students of the class . . . dark-haired . . . reliable . . . gentle . . . Pearl. ELIA LILLIAN DELL’ORCO 18 MOODY STREET UXBRIDGE, MASS. Inter-class Debates 1-4, Science Club 3-4, Sidelights Staff, Asst. Editor 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3-4, Spanish Club Vice-President 3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Oratorical Finals 1-2-3, Mission Club 2-3, Radio Club 3, Dramatics 4, Library Club 4, Latin Club, President 4. Small and lively ... a mischievous twinkle in her brown eyes . . . and a natural curl in her dark hair . . . she is the picture of merriment itself . . . has an except ional scholastic record . . . considerate . . . generous ... we reluctantly bid farewell to our . . . laughing . . . loving and lovable . . . “El”. JEAN MARIE DUGAN 1 OTIS STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates, inter-class 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Oratorical Semi-finals 1, Minstrel Show 1, Basketball 1-2. Tiny ... we used to wonder about Jean’s indiffer¬ ence to S.M.A. boys . . . but now we know an M.H.S. graduate has the situation well in hand ... a willing worker in our cafeteria . . . deserves all the happiness that life can give her . . . lovable . . . soft-spoken . . . placid . . . Jean. JEAN LOUISE FITZPATRICK 36 GROVE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Debates 1-3-4, Science Club 34, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, Class Secretary 3, Radio Club 1-3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Ora¬ torical Finals 1, Basketball 2, Yearbook Staff 4. To know her is to love her ... a talented young miss . . . debater and singer ... a sparkling smile . . . a winsome manner . . . knows what she wants and works to get it . . . our sweet . . . amiable . . . heart¬ warming . . . “Jeanie”. MARY THERESA FORD 86 CONGRESS STREET MILFORD, MASS. Yearbook Staff 1-2-3-4, Servicemen’s Bulletin 2-3-4, Art editor of the Sidelights 4, Commercial Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Inter-class Debates 1, Candy Sale 4. An extremely imaginative and creative artist . . . puts everything over with her winning way . . . has a determined will . . . intent on using all her talent . . . an energetic worker ... a steadfast friend . . . clever . . . merry . . . unmatchable . . . “Fordie”. ANITA THERESE FORTIER 6 GERTRUDE STREET UXBRIDGE, MASS. Oratorical Finals 3, Science Club 3-4, Secretary 4, Co- editor of Sidelights, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, President 3, Mission Club 2-3, Radio Club 1-3-4, Dramatics 4, School Cheerleader 4, Inter-class Debates 1-4, Library Club 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 4. Blonde . . . green-eyed . . . and rosy-cheeked . . . our gift to the nursing profession . . . dependable . . . frank . . . plus being cheerleader and able pianist . . . always willing to laugh, talk, or lend a helping hand . . . loves food, dancing and an argument ... merry . . . mischievous . . . energetic . . . “Nita”. MARIE ALICE GRIFFIN 1 UPHAM ROAD MEDFIELD, MASS. Commercial Club 3-4, Library Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4. Winning personality . . . considerate . . . eager to help in promoting Candy Sale ... in fact any school activity . . . loves a good time . . . easy-going . . . always ready with a quick comeback . . . pleasant . . . athletic . . . co-operative . . . full of vitality . . . slender . . . dark-haired . . . energetic . . . Marie. MARION CECELIA HARRINGTON 41 PLEASANT STREET UXBRIDGE, MASS. Science Club 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Glee Club 3-4, Library Club 3, Dance Committee 3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3-4, Mission Club 3, Latin Club 4. Quiet and considerate Dolly . . . loyal to school ac¬ tivities . . . diligent ... a great confidante . . . jovial . . . one of our tiny classmates . . . joined the class as a junior . . . found a niche in our hearts imme¬ diately . . . neat ... an Uxbridge lass . . . sweet . . . helpful . . . demure . . . “Dolly”. GLORIA MEREDITH HARRIS 69 BANCROFT PARK HOPEDALE, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 4, Commercial Club 4, Dance Committee 4, Glee Club 4. Spirited . . . co-operative . . . neat . . . socially in¬ clined . . . likes to “fool” in bookkeeping class . . . possesses a natural flair for art . . . came to us in Senior year . . . nice dresser . . . welcome in any gath¬ ering . . . fun-loving . . . congenial . . . gay . . . Gloria. MARY AGNES JIONZO 238 CONGRESS STREET MILFORD, MASS. Library Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Yearbook Staff 4, Dance Committee 2, Commercial Club 4, Servicemen’s Bulletin 3. A sweet smile . . . lovely hair . . . and a variety of smart clothes . . . very quiet and attentive in a class¬ room . . . follows all our sports actively . . . has a winsome personality . . . and a special niche in our hearts . . . attractive . . . friendly . . . “Mary A.”. JOAN PAULA KELLETT 43 PLEASANT STREET MILFORD, MASS. Minstrel Show 1, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Commercial Club 3-4. Very attentive in school . . . possesses a quiet but friendly manner . . . willing to be of help . . . intent on getting ahead ... of a steady and dependable n ature . . . eager to please and usually succeeds in doing so . . . always works hard to do her best . . . bashful . . . likeable . . . gentle . . . Joan. MARY JEAN KIRBY 6 SOUTH MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. Library Club 3, Spring Concert 3, Glee Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Commercial Club 4, Radio Club 3. Poised . . . friendly ... a trifle shy in appearance . . . always ready to take part in any fun . . . gracious and composed . . . courteous and dependable . . . attends all school activities . . . has a marvelous spirit . . . Upton’s gift to St. Alary ' s ... we present . . . sweet . . . and gentle . . . “Alary Jean”. CHARLOTTE MARIE LAVIN 9 WHEELER AVENUE FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Oratoricals 3-4, Spring Concert 3, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3. Says little but takes in much ... a loyal and con¬ siderate friend . . . always willing to share her posses¬ sions with others . . . enjoys going to dances . . . has both a deep and a light side . . . arouses our envy with her deep dimple and dark blue eyes . . . impul¬ sive ... an all-around pal . . . good company . . . kind . . . charitable . . . “Chari’’. EDITH BLANCHE LETOURNEAU 2 COOLIDGE ROAD MILFORD, MASS. Inter-class Debates 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Minstrel Show 1-2, Mission Club 3, Radio Club 1-3-4. Gracious and amiable . . . “Edie” has gorgeous eyes . . . and wavy hair ... a useful and charming miss . . . invaluable as a friend . . . mirthful in a crowd . . . loyal, especially to Sears and Roebuck’s . . . popular . . . tall . . . beautiful . . . “Edie”. JEANNE ANNETTE LETOURNEAU 2 COOLIDGE ROAD MILFORD, MASS. Minstrel Show 1-2, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 1-3-4, Dramatics 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Commer¬ cial Club 3-4. Blonde . . . petite and pretty . . . the class song bird ... a good student ... a friend to all . . . has a quality of being reserved and friendly at the same time . . . lady-like and cheerful . . . with a sweet and helpful manner . . . ready to listen to everyone’s troubles . . . fun-loving ... a gem rare enough to add to any collection of friends ... we present . . . our . . . “Jeanie”. PATRICIA ANN LIPSETT 27 DILL A STREET MILFORD, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Yearbook Staff 4, Commercial Club 3-4. Able and determined . . . “Pat” is a steadfast and capable worker . . . frank and imperturbable . . . likes movies ... is generous and unaffected ... a typical “out-door” girl . . . carefree . . . thoroughly enjoys a lot of excitement . . . thoughtful . . . friendly . . . “Pat”. MARY LOUISE LUBY 16 HIGH STREET MILFORD, MASS. Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook 4, Debates, inter¬ class 1-4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Library Club Treasurer 3, Dance Committee 2-3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Mission Club Secretary 3, Dramatics 4, School Cheerleader 3-4. Loyal . . . studious . . . fun-loving . . . yet serious . . . our head cheerleader . . . polite . . . likes sports . . . an exceptional dancer . . . self-assured ... a willing leader . . . pleasing personality . . . dresses well . . . fastidious . . . co-operative . . . well-liked . . . retiring . . . “Mary Lou”. GRACE ELIZABETH MULLIN 24 PARKER HILL AVENUE MILFORD, MASS. Debates 4, Science Club 4, Glee Club 4, Radio Club 3, Basketball 2, Spring Concert 3. Amiable . . . conscientious . . . friendly to all . . . blushes easily . . . attractive . . . lovely manner ... a cheery smile . . . has beautiful clothes . . . nice dispo¬ sition . . . her ambition is to be a nurse . . . prefers them tall, blonde, and handsome . . . and students of Tufts College . . . pleasant . . . sincere . . . sweet . . . Grace. MARY ELIZABETH NEALON 130 WEST SPRUCE STREET MILFORD, MASS. Dance Committee 4, Glee Club 3-4, Science Club 4, Radio Club 1-4, Debates 4, Minstrel Show 1, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3. Friendly . . . witty . . . seldom seen without a smile . . . full of fun and friendliness . . . always ready to share in fun ... is an enthusiast for all school activi¬ ties . . . loves parties and dancing . . . good-natured . . . generous . . . effervescent . . . “Red”. MARGARET MARY NOLAN 74 HIGH STREET MILFORD, MASS Inter-class Debates 4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4, Radio Club 1, Dramatics 4, Oratoricals Semi¬ finals 2-3, Yearbook Staff 4. Calm and self-assured . . . thorough . . . has a like¬ able manner ... is a capable worker . . . and a good student . . . loves dancing . . . and does it well . . . always ready for a good time ... is short in stature . . . but not short on witticisms . . . with her pal Mary Nealon, our Radio Club promoter . . . warm-hearted . . . friendly . . . “Peggy”. MARY HELEN NUGENT 14 DILLA STREET MILFORD, MASS. Science Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 4, Cheerleader 4, Debates, inter¬ class 4, Diocesan 4. An attractive, dark-haired, blue-eyed lass ... a smart dresser who makes many of her own clothes ... an infectious laugh and flashing smile add to her already pleasant manner . . . active in debates . . . lovable . . . vivacious and poised ... a willing worker ... an ideal student . . . sunny . . . pleasant . . . Mary Helen. THERESA EUCHARIA O’BRIEN IRONSTONE STREET MILLVILLE, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Commercial Club 3, Cheerleader 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3-4. Capable . . . efficient . . . small of stature . . . she proves that good things come in small packages . . . fond of roller-skating . . . could live for dancing alone . . . pleasing disposition . . . participates in all school activities . . . one of our cheerleaders . . . always loyal to S.M.A. . . . enjoys eating any kind of food . . . well-liked by all . . . friendly . . . obliging . . . truthful . . . “Terry”. MARY MARGARET O’NEILL 7 CAPRON STREET UXBRIDGE, MASS. Inter-class Debates 1-4, Science Club 3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Dance Committee 2-3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3-4, Oratorical Finals 1-2-3-4, Mis¬ sion Club 3, Radio Club 3-4, Dramatics 4, Cheer¬ leader 3, Basketball 2. Brown-haired . . . blue-eyed . . . pleasant singing voice . . . excellent elocutionist . . . loves dancing . . . always willing to co-operate . . . thinks everything is “snazzy” . . . loves to visit Newport . . . witty . . . good-natured . . . pretty . . . versatile . . . “Stitch”. ISABEL REGINA PESO 268 GRANT STREET FRAMINGHAM, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3, Dance Committee 3, Glee Club 3-4, Sidelights Production Staff 4, Year¬ book Production Staff 4. A happy person ... set on an unchangeable course . . . friendly . . . loyal pal . . . can always see the silver lining . . . makes up her mind rapidly . . . and very seldom changes it . . . loves reading, dancing, and singing . . . radiates good feeling . . . winning . . . irreproachable . . . joyful . . . “Izzie”. RITA JANE RICHARDS 75 HIGH STREET MILFORD, MASS. Yearbook staff 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Commercial Club 3-4, Li¬ brary Club 2-3, Librarian 3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Candy Sale 4, Mission Club 3, Servicemen’s Bulletin 3. Efficient . . . knows what to do and does it . . . an understanding and helpful listener . . . brings pleasure to every one she meets ... is very even- tempered ... an ardent S.M.A. fan . . . possesses a ready wit ... is loyal to all her friends . . . active in school affairs ... a wealth of happiness is due to our wonderful . . . Rita. THERESA ANNE RIVARD PLAIN STREET UPTON, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 3, Dance Committee 2, Servicemen’s Bulletin 3, Commercial Club 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-3, Yearbook Staff 4. An Upton lassie . . . small and dark-haired . . . presents a pleasant picture of a very tranquil nature . . . but a lovable personality . . . Joe is her chief in¬ terest . . . and the Army her favorite branch of the service . . . delightful . . . demure . . . “Terry”. BARBARA ANN ROCHE 9 FAIR VIEW ROAD MILFORD, MASS. Science Club 3-4, Oratorical, Semi-finals 1-2-3, Mission Club 3, Glee Club 3-4, Radio Club 2-3, Debates, inter-class 4, Minstrel Show 1. Friendly disposition . . . serious in appearance . . . a good companion ... a dependable personality . . . likes Milford High students . . . particularly the boys . . . restrained . . . noted for her jewelry . . . especially her numerous bracelets . . . willing . . . unaffected . . . “Barb”. GERTRUDE ELEANOR RUMSE 100 MILL STREET HOPEDALE, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, Science Club 3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-4, Inter-class Debates 4, Girls’ Basketball 2, Latin Club 4. Golden hair . . . a peaches and cream complexion . . . enhancing an already pretty face . . . quiet in school ... is of invaluable aid to Father Donahue . . . the organist at Sacred Heart Church in Hopedale . . . a loyal friend ... is usually seen going around in her car . . . always ready to help . . . not too friendly . . . but gracious and generous . . . “Patsy”. DOROTHY SUSAN SHEEDY 8 PIERCE STREET HOPEDALE, MASS. Inter-class Debates 4, Science Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Dance Committee 4, Class Secretary 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 3-4, Dramatics 4, Intra-mural Cheerleader 3, Basketball 2, Glee Club 3-4. A lady in every sense of the word . . . willing worker . . . a real friend . . . very popular . . . loves dancing and roller skating . . . often serious . . . but more often has a pleasant smile ... an attractive personality . . . always has a good word for everyone . . . our dignified . . . delightful . . . endearing . . . “Dottie”. BARBARA LOUISE SMITH 41 DILLA STREET MILFORD, MASS. Science Club 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Glee Club 3-4, Inter-class Debates 4, Radio Club 3. Slender . . . tall . . . reserved . . . “snappy” dresser . . . has proven herself to be a good student . . . pals with Gracie . . . loves to make trips to Boston . . . crazy about the movies . . . likes to visit Tufts(?) . . . diligent and reliable worker . . . quiet . . . likes to have a good time . . . patient . . . charming . . . Barbara. MARGARET THERESE SPADONI 32 PEARL STREET MILFORD, MASS. Glee Club 3-4, St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 2-3-4, Minstrel Show 1-2, Dance Committee 3-4, Science Club 3-4, Basketball 2, Inter-class Debates 4, Intra¬ mural Cheerleader 3. Lovely to look at ... a pleasure to know . . . fas¬ cinating . . . dark-eyed beauty . . . resolute . . . charm¬ ing . . . constant . . . excellent student . . . likes danc¬ ing . . . history, her favorite subject . . . loves jewelry . . . radiant smile . . . loyal . . . good sport . . . our pal . . . “Margie”. ELIZABETH ANN TAYLOR 83 MAIN STREET MILFORD, MASS. Minstrel Show 1-2, Glee Club. 3-4, Commercial Club 4, Library Club 2. Kind-hearted ... a very hard worker . . . has a great love for sweets . . . will do anything for a friend possesses a loyal and friendly nature . . . especially towards Aldo . . . loves to participate in arguments . . . can be seen anytime in Milford . . . truly a girl about town . . . carefree . . . easy-going . . . “Betty”. AGNES REBECCA TOBEY ELM STREET EAST BLACKSTONE, MASS. St. Thomas Aquinas Circle 1-2-4, Library Club 4, Glee Club 4, Library Club President 4, Dramatics 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Class Treasurer 1-2. Tall and blonde ... a likeable . . . dependable . . . courteous classmate . . . reserved and frank . . . very active in school affairs ... an agreeable manner . . . prefers them in the Navy . . . one of the few girls who doesn’t wear lipstick . . . wise-cracking . . . bright . . . “Becky”. HONOR STUDENTS Left to right: Roger Letourneau, Mary-Louise Luby, Elia Dell’Orco, and John Murphy. HONOR STUDENTS The two words, “Honor Students” which for four long years have been a guiding light ever before us, have now come to have a meaning all their own in the names of the following students who have received the desired title: Elia L. Dell’Orco, Valedictorian and Mary Louise Luby from the College Preparatory Course, and John Murphy, Salutatorian with Roger J. Letourneau from the Com¬ mercial Course. These students themselves can proba¬ bly tell a tale of hard work and some sacrifice, of days of labor with hope hovering in the background, and days of discouragement and despair when all seemed to have been in vain, days which have finally merged themselves into the glorious title which carries with it the privilege of speaking at the long awaited graduation. This year, the graduation essays will tell of Our Blessed Mother whose blue mantle has sheltered and shielded us from all dangers during these, our high school days. We hear of Mary and her influence on Christian women in an age of democracy, of Mary and her influ¬ ence in an age of science, and how “Cum Maria Jesum quaerite”, for in¬ deed, it is with Mary that we sought Jesus and it is through Mary that we received whatever blessings were show¬ ered on us from above. To many, these years at St. Mary’s have seemed an eternity, a long one; to others, the hours spent here have been happy ones; and yet what seems most wonderful is the fact that at the end of this long and much traveled road, is some reward, some recognition, no matter how small to make all the tears and all the laughs worth while. To some, this reward is the beribboned and so much desired diploma, and to some, in addition to this, is the glorious feel¬ ing that goes with being an “honor student”. Elia Dell’Orco ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CIRCLE St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of students and scholars, was chosen several years ago by the pupils of St. Mary’s as their patron of study. A club was formed for the honor stu¬ dents in high school and the name of the beloved saint of study and wisdom was given to the organization. The requirements for an aspiring member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Circle are the following: Ordinary Membership requires eighty- five per cent, or more in four subjects plus religion. To be a member with distinction, a student must have eighty-five per cent, or more in all subjects. Membership with distinction is an ideal sought for by all but attained by few, although it must be admitted that there are some who have kept up this high standard every quarter during their four years in high school. Ordinary membership is a height that is scaled successfully by a great many students and although some never reach the higher section of the Honor Roll, they manage to retain their position as ordinary members year after year. To be an Honor Student is a goal that all students seek. Those who do not reach it one quarter, work harder so that each time they receive their report cards they become more perfect until they finally find their names listed as members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Circle. Once this has happened, they continue to study so that they may retain their high position. But the greatest joy of all comes on graduation night when those who have labored diligently under the loving guidance of St. Thomas Aquinas find their names listed under the title of Honor Students. Then do they realize more fully that their efforts and labors have borne fruit! Anita Fortier ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CIRCLE Left to right—back row: J. Fitzpatrick, E. Letourneau, A. Fortier, M. Nugent, E. Dell’Orco, M. Luby, J. Cahill, M. O’Neill, J. Letourneau, R. Richards, C. Casali, C. Blanchard, P. Daige, A. Tobey, C. Bruce. Front row: R. Letourneau, C. Bresnahan, P. Neilan, P. Morin, J. Murphy. CLASS HISTORY To a casual observer, that September morning in 1942 was like any other first day of school. But to us, the new Freshman Class of St. Mary’s High School, it was a very special September day marking the beginning of a new epoch in our student life. As fresh¬ men, we began to feel the weight of our years and so we put aside the things of childhood. At eight o’clock, Father Curran celebrated the Mass of the Holy Ghost, offering the Holy Sacrifice for the Sisters and for us. Afterwards we all marched to school and quite proud¬ ly took our places as high school stu¬ dents. In the Assembly we listened atten¬ tively to the rules and regulations: we concentrated on the list of things we were not supposed to do. It was all rather confusing but in time we found that we were fitting into the picture and moving along with all the ease and assurance of the upper classes. Before we had a chance to worry about them, we found ourselves up for Oratoricals on October 13. We made a supreme effort to show the upper classmen what we could do at the rostrum and according to general comment, our performance on this oc¬ casion was better than average. Those selected for the finals were: Anna Casey, Camilla Casali, Jean Dugan, John Kennedy, Roger Letourneau, John Murphy, Mary O’Neill, Agnes Tobey, Dorothy Casey, Elia Dell’Orco, Jean Fitzpatrick, Louis Lancisi, Jeanne Le¬ tourneau, Mary Louise Luby, Philip Neilan, Joseph Sawyer and Bernard Young. Having enjoyed the thrill of success in the Oratoricals, it was an easy tran¬ sition to debate the question: Resolved: “That the United States should join a federal union of nations with the world democracies after this war.” With the characteristic assurance com¬ mon to freshmen we chose as our Teams: A ffirmative Louis Lancisi Mary L. Luby Jeanne Letourneau Negative Philip Neilan Elia Dell’Orco Bernard Young Roger Letourneau and Mary O’Neill were alternates. The Radio Club furnished an oppor¬ tunity to indulge in Musical Programs. It is no small honor for the under class- men to be selected to stand before the “Mike” and therefore we had reason to be proud when several of our class¬ mates sent sweet melody through the air from station WTAG. The participants were: Mary Helen Nugent, Mary Nealon, Margaret Nolan, Jean Fitz¬ patrick, Barbara Roche, Anita Fortier, Jeanne and Edith Letourneau. The Le¬ tourneau sisters also came into fame at the Minstrel Show held in January of our Freshman year. They were sup¬ ported by an excellent chorus which in¬ cluded several members of the Class of ’46. CLASS HISTORY June came all too soon with its sunny skies marred only by the storm clouds which the final exams always stirred up. When these were over, we mended and covered our books, piled them neatly away for our successors and proceeded to enjoy the few remaining rare June days. “Time rolls its ceaseless course” and summer slipped away into the glory of Autumn. We were sophomores and wasted no time hovering in the back¬ ground. With Charles Bresnahan and Mary O’Neill as Co-chairmen, we con¬ ducted an Initiation Dance for the Freshmen. The success of this affair es¬ tablished our reputation as entertainers. The election of class officers is a big event in the history of any class. Our choice of officers was as follows: President —-John Murphy Vice-President —Joseph Sawyer Secretary —Agnes Tobey Treasurer —Philip Neilan As veterans we took the platform for Oratoricals in sharp competition with the Freshmen and Juniors. Mary O’Neill and Elia Dell’Orco brought glory to the class and to themselves when they were chosen as finalists. Athletics claimed William McCarthy, Charles Bresnahan and Edward Slat¬ tery for the baseball diamond. This trio received such an ample share of praise that the co-ed hoopsters—Mar¬ garet Spadoni, Anna Casey, Jean Fitz¬ patrick, Dorothy Sheedy, Mary Helen Nugent, Mary Louise Luby and Gert¬ rude Rumse as Captain decided to share the athletic fame of the class by skill on the basketball floor. The Minstrel Show featured “Red” Moran and Robert Gleason as endmen while Jeanne Letourneau, as soloist, sang her way into the hearts of the audience. June again, exams, books mended and packed away, dreams of September and the thrilly feeling of being Juniors. Another September and we took our places with self confidence. We knew all the ropes now and before the flam¬ ing autumn leaves fell we had chosen our class officers: President —Charles Bresnahan Vice-President —Roger Letourneau Secretary —Jean Fitzpatrick Treasurer —Mary Ruth Byrne Intra-mural football occupied the limelight in athletics. Our class was represented by William Sheehan, Wil¬ liam McCarthy, Roger Letourneau, William Grady, Kenneth Curley, Charles Bresnahan, Fred Collins, Paul Morin, Phil Neil an and Walter Clem¬ ent. The season proved to be enjoyable as well as successful. The spirited Junior Cheerleaders were Jean Fitz¬ patrick, Dorothy Sheedy, Mary Ford, Irene Bouchard, Gertrude Rumse, Mar¬ garet Spadoni, Mary Helen Nugent, Mary L. Luby, Elia Dell’Orco, Grace Belforti, Anita Fortier, Anna Casey, Mary R. Byrne and Mary ONeill. Clad in the school colors, blue and white, they made a colorful appearance in the bleachers. In November the Junior Class spon¬ sored a Harvest dance. The hall was gay with autumn tints and a happy crowd enjoyed the gathering which was planned by a popular member of the class, William Grady. A lad and three lassies from Hopedale. CLASS HISTORY The annual Oratoricals took place also during the month of November and while bringing to life some hidden talent, the judges decided in favor of the same two selected the previous year, that is Mary O’Neill and Elia Dell’- Orco. We were quite proud to have two members of the class chosen for the annual Diocesan Debates. They were Jean Fitzpatrick and Charles Bresna- han. The Juniors as a class were received into the Glee Club during the first quarter of the year. Our class boasts of sweet soprano voices among the girls and strong melodious voices among the boys. We also contributed to the solo work. Basketball season opened with a se¬ ries of successful games, with the big success of the year, the defeat of Mil¬ ford High. The Junior Class contributed to the Varsity Team Fred Collins, Wil¬ liam McCarthy and Edward Slattery. As usual the Junior Prom was one of the greatest events of the year. Under the leadership of Roger Letour- neau as general chairman, the affair eclipsed any other e vent of the year. The hall was artistically decorated in A quartet from Uxbridge. the national colors. A large boat with a steering wheel, life-savers, ropes, and all the other apparatus found in a sea¬ going vessel, were arranged on the plat¬ form and served as a setting for the orchestra. There was a splendid attend¬ ance and the music furnished by Art Barsey’s Orchestra was pronounced superb. In April, after a long wait, we re¬ ceived our class rings. Their arrival filled us with happy enthusiasm. In April also the Spring Concert stood out as a big feature of our Junior Class. It was held in the John C. Lynch Au¬ ditorium. Miss Mary Phillips, a Metro¬ politan Opera singer, gave a profession¬ al touch to the performance, although we can truthfully say that St. Mary’s was not lacking in talent. Jeanne Le- tourneau of our class, met with the usual generous applause of the audi¬ ence. On the chorus the Juniors did their share. On June 6, the Junior-Senior Recep¬ tion was held in the school auditorium. On this occasion the Juniors treated the Seniors to a banquet and entertain¬ ment and a general good time at the expense of the Seniors. Dancing fol¬ lowed the entertainment. The farewell to the Seniors was something that both they and we shall long remember. The last big event of our Junior year was Graduation. We had the honor of being part of the chorus, an experience which we shall always remember, as St. Mary’s graduations can never be forgotten. The boys wore the customary tuxedos with the girls making a striking contrast in their evening dresses of pas¬ tel shades and carrying arm bouquets. Among our honored guests were Rev¬ erend Mother John Berchmans of the Sisters of St. Joseph and Sister Mary Cecelia who composed the music and words of our school song. Returning for the last time as Seniors in September 1945, we felt our new dignity and determined that this year should be the climax of our career. CLASS HISTORY One of the first events of the school year was the class meeting at which we elected the following officers: President —Charles Bresnahan Vice-President —Roger Letourneau Secretary —Dorothy Sheedy Treasurer —Mary R. Byrne For the first time since 1942 a full athletic program began with football. Our class was ably represented by Charles Bresnahan, Kenneth Curley, Roger Letourneau, William McCarthy, William Grady, Edward Slattery, Wal¬ ter Clement, Fred Collins, with William Sheehan as captain. Although the season was not successful as read from the score board, it was a good begin¬ ning and gave an opportunity to lay a foundation for succeeding classes. On October 26, the Senior Commer¬ cial Class conducted its Annual Candy Sale. Although the sugar situation was looming ahead they succeeded in har¬ vesting enough of the precious crystals to make a large quantity of fudge and other kinds of candy. As a financial success the sale surpassed any other ever held. On November 21, the Senior Com¬ mercial Class presented its one act play, “Sweet Sixteen”. It was a big hit and received universal applause. Those tak¬ ing part in the play were: Jeanne Le¬ tourneau, Roger Letourneau, Agnes Tobey, John Murphy, and Daniel Fitz¬ patrick acted as director and stage man¬ ager. The basketball season for 1945 and 1946 had representatives from our class as follows: Capt. William McCarthy, Paul Morin, Edward Slattery, William Sheehan, and Fred Collins. Spirited and constant support in victory and de¬ feat was con tributed by the cheering squad, the senior members of which were: Mary Louise Luby, Anita Fortier, Theresa O ' Brien, and Mary R. Byrne. The Annual Diocesan Debates oc¬ cupied the foreground after Christmas. Jean Fitzpatrick who was a member of the debating team for two years took part in the debate and represented our class as a veteran while Mary Helen Nugent made her first appearance on the team. The Affirmative Team won but the Negative Team was defeated by Cathedral High, after a hard-fought battle. For the first time in the history of the school the class of ’46 undertook the task of having a printed yearbook. At a class meeting it was voted to pub¬ lish a quarterly magazine devoted to school interests. The printing of the book was done by the commercial stu¬ dents while all the students in the high school were invited to participate in the work o f the staff. The success of the endeavor was largely due to the active interest shown by the following seniors: Janet Cunningham, Anita For¬ tier, Agnes Tobey, Camilla Casali, Elia Dell’Orco, Mary Ford, Pearl Daige, Catherine Bruce, and Claire Blanchard. The Radio Club gave several broad¬ casts but none exceeded that given by the Senior Classical students: Mary O’Neill, Mary H. Nugent, Jean Fitz¬ patrick, Mary Nealon, Edith and Jeanne Letourneau. The selection which they rendered was the “Singing Or¬ chestra”. During the early spring the Senior Classical presented “The Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer, a delightful comedy dealing with the trials and tribulations of Mary O’Neill, who took the leading part, as the eldest and unmarried mem¬ ber of the family. She was ably sup¬ ported by: Charles Bresnahan, Anita Fortier, Mary H. Nugent, Mary L. Luby, and Philip Neilan. The play was presented under the direction of Elia Dell’Orco. Now we come to the final chapter of this saga. During our high school years we have had our ups and downs, learned many things and formed lasting friend¬ ships. At last we are stepping out into the world, a world which will demand a great deal from us, but we, the class of ’46, looking forward to our gradua¬ tion day, shall step forth confident that we shall ever measure up to the stand¬ ards of St. Mary’s, for with Mary we shall seek Jesus, our final destiny. Grace Belforti CLASS PROPHECY It was the day after graduation in the year 1946, and I was filled with mixed emotions of regret and gladness. The day before had been a glorious but strenuous one, and I felt the need of peace and relaxation. Since that is something that is seldom found in my house, I wandered to the country through a cool, shady lane which led to a picturesque cove where I sat down to breathe in the beauty of nature and recall the happiness of the previous day. The constant droning of the insects and the croaking of the frogs made me very drowsy, and it was not long before I was in deep slumber. Perhaps this sounds fantastic but as if I were a modern Rip Van Winkle, I dreamed that I fell asleep for twenty years, and was awakened in the year 1966 by a very loud shot from a hunt¬ er, who upon closer inspection turned out to be Charlie Bresnahan. He was always quite a hunter in his day, but now he chases four-legged “deer.” Remembering that Charlie usually knew most of the school affairs, and since I was anxious to find out how my classmates were and what they were doing at the present time, I asked him if he could give me any news of the Class of ’46. He suggested we get a bite to eat first, and led me to his autogyro, which took us in less than five minutes to good old Milford, which I scarcely rec¬ ognized because of the many changes that had occurred during my absence. As we flew by the State Theatre, I noticed the billboard, which read “Isn’t Love Ghastly?” starring Mary O’Neill and Leonard Ferrecchia. We flew lower, and I saw on one of the windows in gold letters, “Letour- neau and Fitzpatrick, Inc.,” and on closer inspection perceived an all-girl office force, among whom were Pearl Daige, Charlotte Lavin, Joan Kellett, and several other stunning girls. Up the road, I noticed that the Old Opera House had been reopened under the management of Johnnie Mu rphy and Charlie Broderick. I read over the list of choristers, among the most popu¬ lar of whom were Pat Lipsett, Marie Croughwell, Claire Cummings, and Betty Taylor. The star of the current hit was Marie Griffin. We circled around, landed and went into Neilan’s where I was surprised to see a distinguished looking man be¬ hind the counter whom I recognized as Phil Neilan. He was rather gray, as Mary Ruth was still antagonizing him. It is now a strictly modernized drug¬ store, with the two Letourneau Sisters entertaining as a song and dance team, and Phil Morin and Bernie Young as busboys. As we waited to be served, who should walk in but three striking nurses in white, Margie Spadoni, Barbara Smith, and Grace Mullin, followed by Bill Grady, who is a professor of His¬ tory at Boston College. We all had a long chat in which I learned that Kenny Curley owns an ultra-modern farm in “You-Know- Where”, with Mary Jean Kirby and Dolly Harrington as farmhands. Bobby Hayes is now a sailor with a girl in every port, and I was amazed to learn that Jackie Kennelly is the champion lightweight boxer of Milford. Paul Morin finally found that it was true love and he and Anita are the proud parents of eleven little Morins (or should I say Morons?). They are still riding that shabby old 1946 Nash that’s practically falling apart and I understand they had to have an addi¬ tion put on the back to accommodate the latest members of their family. Grace Belforti is a successful hair¬ dresser on the Main Street where Car- ron’s Barber Shop used to be. One of her steadiest customers is Freddie Col¬ lins, who comes in daily for a trim and finger wave. CLASS PROPHECY Louie Lancisi recently purchased the land extending in back of Uxbridge High, and has converted it into a profit¬ able parking space. He charges a dollar an hour, and you’d be amazed at the business he does. Irene Bouchard has moved down South. I think it was because the Southern climate agreed with her—or was it Bill? Mary Ford is co-partner of Sacco Sacco, Teachers of Music and Art, re¬ spectively. Mary Lou Luby is now better known as Mrs. Brutus, and Mary Jionzo final¬ ly landed that sailor. I soon found that the housing short¬ age is worse than ever because of the many girls from St. Mary’s who had married, among them Rita Richards, Theresa O’Brien, and Jean Cahill who like the old woman who lived in the shoe had so many children they didn’t know what to do. The foremost author of the day is Catherine Bruce, who has just pub¬ lished her latest series of books en¬ titled “How to Get a Man in Ten Easy Lessons” inspired by Agnes Tobey, who has been giving her pointers on the subject. Claire Cummings and Claire Blanchard are the first subscribers so far. However, the man shortage was never a great problem for Anna Casey, who finally whittled her selection down to Billy Long. “Junior” Clement is a promising surgeon in Milford Hospital now. He always liked to cut up in school, any¬ way. During a lull in the conversation, I picked up the latest Milford Daily News. One of the most popular daily articles recently featured is “Advice to to the Lovelorn” written by Janet Cun¬ ningham. Today’s article reads as follows: Izzie Peso and Barb Roche run a reducing parlor on High Street now, and Mary and Margaret are co-owners of a new fishing supply store recently opened in Milford called Nealon and Nolan’s Nook for Nifty Navigators. Camilla Casali is now on the radio, in a serial whose title, however, is not quite appropriate to her usual mood, “Life Can Be Beautiful”. And wait till you hear the latest! Elia Dell’Orco is now Secretary of the United Nations Organization in Wash¬ ington, and rumor has it that she has been stepping out with President John¬ son lately. I believe his first name is Van. Billy Sheehan is the top play-boy of New York, and speaking of New York, “Mac” McCarthy owns a big glue fac¬ tory there, with Betty Holmes as sec¬ retary. They can be found picking bones at almost any time of day. Three little maids at school are we. CLASS PROPHECY Dear Miss Cunningham, I am a middle-aged woman, fairly attractive, and am engaged to a hand¬ some, enterprising man of approxi¬ mately my own age. He has a lovely ten-room mansion in the country, with six servants, and has a million dollars in the bank. Although I respect and admire him very much, I am not sure that I love him. Do you think I should marry him? Dotty Sheedy Dear Miss Sheedy, By all means, do not marry him, if you do not love him. By the way, what’s his telephone number? Janet Cunningham I hear that Pat Rumse lives on a cute little farm in Millville with her heart throb, and do I have to tell you what happened to Theresa Rivard? If you haven’t already guessed, I’ll give you a little hint. (She doesn’t live in the Old Maid’s Home.) can be seen frequently at the theaters of Mendon. At the present time the Mendon boys are putting up a petition to change the name of the town to “Mary Helen—Where She Danced”. I was certainly surprised to hear that my class had been so enterprising and was just about to ask another question when it seemed as if a cloud of smoke enveloped me, and the next thing I knew I was standing in front of St. Mary’s. I walked in slowly and was greeted by a nun whom I did not remember ever having seen before, but who, on second glance turned out to be Jean Fitzpatrick. She was talking to Teddy Slattery, who is the present coach of St. Mary’s basketball team, and by the way, St. Mary’s hasn’t lost a game for twenty years. They led me to the cafeteria which has been enlarged. A modern kitchen has been installed to provide small dinners, the chief cooks being Pat Bowling and Jean Dugan, who just couldn’t get away from the cozy cafe¬ teria atmosphere. Perhaps one of the most widely known members of our class is Mary Helen Nugent, who is a dancer, and Under St. Joseph’s Protecting Glance. It was shortly after this that I wit¬ nessed the biggest surprise of all. After graduation, Freddie Collins became a famous multi-millionaire and donated $10,000 to have plush-lined chairs, radio and record machine combina¬ tion, and soda fountain installed in the Detention Room to commemorate the spot in which he spent many happy hours of his youth. As I went out the door, I passed a prosperous looking man whom I recog¬ nized as Jackie Bartlett. I think he was shining shoes. I wandered aimlessly down the street which suddenly seemed deserted and soon faded altogether. I woke with a start to the stark realization of the fading daylight, got up, and walked hazily down the road wondering what the future really had in store for me. Gloria Harris CLASS POEM The days have passed and the years have flown, Which now ' we recall with saddened tone, And cradled within these sheltering walls, Are the dim, gay echoes of childhood calls. We entered as Freshmen with hearts so gay, Prepared to study and prepared to play, And from the beginning we planted ourselves, On the highest of all the “Illustrious” shelves. We progressed in learning and we advanced in age, In the book of life we turned a page, We gained in glory and procured some fame, “Sophomores” was now our name. The hours, the days, the year flew by, We became “The Juniors” with a troubled sigh, These years of happiness had slipped so fast, Then before we knew it, it was the last. The final year has now flown by, The beginning of the end is drawing nigh, And in every heart there is a sigh, As with tear-filled eyes we bid “good-bye”. We are standing now on the threshold of life, We are facing at last the world and its strife, We are leaving behind us all we hold dear, Yet the memories will linger from year to year. And so now we pledge with hearts so true, To you our gracious Lady in Blue That “To thy standards we will cling,” No matter what the years may bring, And we say with hearts brimming o’er with love, “Look on us, O God Above”. Elia Dell’Orco CLASS WILL On this day, May 27th, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand, nine hun¬ dred and forty-six, we the class of “46”, being the most intelligent, popular, co¬ operative, irreproachable, brilliant, gra¬ cious, and by far the most magnificent class ever to graduate from St. Mary’s Academy, do ordain and establish this to be our last will and testament. We hope that the strain and tension will not be too great on this group of physical wrecks, and decadent, dement¬ ed, dilapidated, and disgraceful species of humanity. Any similarity between the juniors and living persons is pure¬ ly accidental. But first: To our beloved pastor, Father Foran, we leave our heartfelt gratitude and un¬ bounding thanks for his generosity and thoughtfulness, which he has bestowed upon us in many ways. We also leave to Father Foran, Father Lacey’s sense of humor which he will greatly need when dealing with the oncoming seniors. To Father Carberry, we wish to ex¬ press our sincere thanks and gratitude for all that he has done for us in our social activities and sports during the years at S. M. A. To Father Lacey and Father Flaher¬ ty we leave our deepest regret: “Too late have we known thee.” To Father Dyer we leave our sincere regret that he could not spend a longer period of time with us, and our hope that he will, however, keep our memory always with him, as we will always keep his. To our principal, Sister St. Berch- mans, we wish to show our appreciation for all that she has done for us and for the advice which she readily gave so many times. To Sister Rose Concepta, and Sister Elizabeth Mary, we leave our deepest gratitude for making our last year at St. Mary’s a happy one. To the rest of the Sisters of St. Joseph, we leave the thought that though your future days with these numbskulls may be trying, recall the class of “46” and pray that one pupil from each class may grow up to be as remarkable as all the pupils of this year’s class. And now, we know that the juniors are anxious to make their appearances, so we will hold them in suspense no longer. Although both Margaret Brady and Rita Kellett are regarding Marcel Giroux with that “light” in their eyes, Rita has won his heart, so to Maggie we leave some mending tissue to mend her broken heart, and to Pudsy, we leave a leash so Marcel won’t be able to wander too far. To Katherine McNamara, we leave Mary O’Neill’s gift of gab, so she will be able to talk in class at least once before she graduates. Richard Griffin has been unsuccess¬ fully seeking the affections of Joan Nash so, we leave him a membership blank in the Foreign Legion so he can recuperate. To Jean Barto, we leave a bicycle built for two so when you go riding with that “quiet” senior boy from Hollis- ton, you won’t get lost in the dark. To Jean we also leave the song “You Came Along” so you’ll always remember “Pish”. Richard Curran and Jean Ambrose cannot get along together so to Jean we leave a pair of boxing gloves, and to Richard, Betty Taylor’s right punch to make these fights fair. To “shy” Mary Lou Van Alstine we leave an oil painting of our basketball captain, to save you the embarrassment of asking for one. To Betty Holmes we leave a scooter to use after walking “Mac” home, and “Herbie” to keep you company when Mac is riding with Mary Lou. CLASS WILL To Marie Maher, we leave the back seats on the Johnson Busses so she and J-V captain can carry on their sessions undisturbed after the games. To Barbara Rooney, we leave a mag¬ nifying glass and the book “The Man Who Wasn’t There” to help her find a clue to her unknown admirer. To Madeline Cadorette, we leave a pony so she can visit Barrow’s Riding School and gaze at her Hubba Hubba boy. To Cecil Jacques, we leave a spot light so when Stevie comes home you can find all the dark spots in Uxbridge. To Eilene Heron, we leave a lasso and a book “How to Hold Your Man” so you can get Pete and still keep Tiny tied down. To Jean Arsenault, we leave a safe deposit box to keep those incriminating letters safe and a cheerleader’s obliga¬ tion so you will attend all the games. To Joanne Laney, we leave Mary Helen Nugent’s charm so she can do as well with John Lees as Nuge did. To John Carey, is left the slogan, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again” so you won’t give up so easily at the next party with Nancy. To Rita Iannatelli we leave that boy who always visited you in McClellan’s to be your first patient when you enter training. To Margaret Kelley, we leave a jar of honey to sweeten your disposition so it won’t interfere with your heart when “Shipwreck” asks you to a prom. To Dorothy Charge we leave a can of paint to camouflage the car when you and Fagan stop to chat on your early morning tours. To Alice Luby we leave Betty Gra- ble’s personality, Popeye’s muscles and Bob, thus you can attract Dave, repel Izzy, and have Bob for company while chasing Dave. To Joan Nash we leave two padlocks for your doors so your mother and father won’t walk in unexpectedly on you and Nelson. To Mary Gibbons we leave a muzzle so your friends can get a word in now and then. To Mary Sheehan and x4nn Galla¬ gher, we leave bus passes to Natick to enable you to visit those “friends” more often. To Louis Beccia, Louis Leoncini, and Francis Mancini we leave the astound¬ ing knowledge and remarkable ability of the senior boys. To Primo Bonati, we leave Letour- neau’s charm so that a Junior girl’s answer will be more pleasing when you ask her to the prom. To William Gormley, we leave a box of stationery so you can continue writ¬ ing those notes to “Babe”. To Margaret Cummings, we leave a row-boat, so you can ride down the stream and meet “Georgie”. To Dorothy Fitzgerald, we leave a pair of roller-skates so you won’t have to run down Purchase Street to catch Pete. The Senior play is scheduled at last. CLASS WILL To Theresa Lucier we leave Jean Dugan’s knowledge of the senior studies. flame you carry for that certain sailor won’t burn out. To Mary Ditolve we leave a truck so you can get home at a reasonable hour when you go to the Milford High Prom. To Paul Curra n, we leave the dark¬ est spots in Hopkinton so your picture cannot be accidentally snapped when parking with Betty Ann. To Mary Casali we leave a book of air mail stamps so you can write to Eddie every day. To Robert Foss we leave the twelve jackets you want for your “atom club”. To Irene Rossetti, we leave you an answer book so you’ll know what to say to Primo and Joe when they ask you to the prom. To Joseph Fitzpatrick we leave vita¬ min pills so you can store up enough energy for next year to beat Primo in asking Rosie to the prom. To Helen Pagani and Wanda Dapkie- wicz we leave two good excuses to use when playing hookey from school. To Barbara Collins we leave Lana Turner’s looks so Dick, our basketball star, will smile when passing by. To Ella Lerck we leave the torch from the Statue of Liberty so that A trinity of friendship, a Grace and two Barbaras. To Margaret Herlihey, we leave a baby Austin so you can ride to Worces¬ ter to see the soda jerker at the Vernon Drug Store. To Dorothy Fenner we leave an in¬ struction book on “How to Catch Your Man”. Try it on Doc. To Elinor Manion we leave two seats in the darkest corner of the State Thea¬ ter so you and Johnny can watch the pictures in comfort. To Robert Fagan we leave a new fountain pen to use when this one wears out from constant chewing. To Norma Consoletti we leave a large barn to have all the parties you want, without being disturbed by the family. To William McGinnis, we leave a new car so transportation to the Mansion Inn and back will provide no trouble. To Joseph Morse and William How¬ land, we leave two Vassar girls so you won’t have to share the same girl after this graduation. To Francis Ring we leave a petition to the town of Hopedale for the instal¬ lation of more benches in the park, for your greater comfort at concerts. To Ann Kelliher we leave a new pair of dancing shoes as your own must be worn from continuous dancing at the Worcester Auditorium. To Evelyn Smith, we leave a book on Glamour to aid you in winning Poochy’s heart. To Edward Nealon we leave Bresna- han’s ability for solving problems so you can decide whether it’s to be Terry of Madeleine. To Nancy Scahill we leave a bear trap to enable you to detain Jimmy as he passes your counter. CLASS WILL To Marcel Giroux we leave a flash¬ light so “pumpkin borrowing” will be easy even in the dark. To Virginia Grady we leave the warn¬ ing, “Knock before you enter” and your embarrassing moments will be few. To Vivian Just we leave an awning so you can say good night to Buddy at the bus stop street light and all with no worries. To Josephine Totaro we leave a jar of glue to help her stay close to Rita when her timidity gets the best of her at the prom. To Josephine Norcia we leave a whis¬ tle to attract the mail-man’s attention without straining her vocal chords. To Irene Murray we leave a skeleton key to use when you are locked out of your apartment saving you the trouble of asking aid of stray sailors. To Robert Neilan we leave Phil’s charming manner with women so he can get up enough courage to ask Marie to the prom. To Clara Converse we leave a permit to patrol the Crown area to enable you to keep watch for that Junior from Milford High. To Eleanor Mulhern, we leave a road map so you can find your way to Bel¬ mont, more easily. By the way, what has A1 Luby got that Billie hasn’t? We ask of Janet Bouchard a favor: take pity on Louie and give him a date, you’ll both be happier and his heart won’t be broken. To Marylyn Gormley, Frances Lacz- ha, Mary McNamara, and Shirley Tir- rell, we leave some paper dolls to use when you wish you had a man, and a book on Glamour when you wish you had a real one. To Kathleen Bird, we leave a fish¬ hook to use on “Al” when buying frappes at Gardella’s. To Pearl Lewis we leave a bench. Sit down and keep watch on that Hol- liston boy. But don’t let the boss catch you. To John Heron, John Murphy, Mary Darney and Mary Brisson we leave four French dictionaries to use next year in Sr. Joseph Anne’s class. To Hazel Lancisi we leave a taxi so you and that senior boy can attend Bowen’s barn every Saturday night. To Walter Deeley, we leave some advice: As a senior you must not wear loud suits, do not play with more than one girl at a time, and no flying lessons, Sister Rose Concepta must not be cheated. Perhaps, now you can be a reasonable facsimile of a senior. To Francis McNamara we leave L. Ferrecchia’s lack of height so you can reach down to Betty and Rita without the tiring task of stooping. To John Lees we leave a book “How to Win and Influence Mary Helen”, by William Grady, and his car to take M. H. to the prom. To William Frieswick, we leave a red convertible and a gold mine so you can influence Dot and get that date. To James Fallon we leave a medal for being the only junior boy who has nothing to hide from our piercing eyes. You are a credit to your class. We hope that you enjoyed this little impromptu will. We hope that all you dopes are sur¬ viving still. We hope and pray that you’ll ne’er forget, that crime doesn’t pay, So just be good, and you’ll never go through, just what you did today. We the class of “46” do hereby state that this is our last will and testament recorded for all posterity and in witness thereof, do set our seal upon it. Class of “46” Witness . . . Margaret Spadoni ITE AD JOSEPH APPRECIATION OF THE FACULTY Each year a class departs from the portals of St. Mary’s into the unknown highways and byways of life, prepared to meet whatever the future has to offer. For this preparedness we are truly in¬ debted to our beloved Sisters of St, Joseph who have developed not only our intellectual faculties, but also our physical and moral natures as well. If, perhaps, we sometimes seemed mischievous and vexed our instructors beyond endurance, their patience and forebearance with us was all that was necessary to make us return to duty and to our studies. We are most fortunate in having a faculty consecrated to God and whose primary concern is the welfare of its pupils. The aim of our teachers is to educate worthy citizens for God and for country, by combining secular sub¬ jects with the greatest subject of all— Religion. Father Lacey and Father Carberry must be commended for their religious instructions given to us weekly through¬ out the year. It is to them that we are indebted for our knowledge of the ele¬ mentary philosophy of a Catholic life and its relation to theology. To Sister St. Berchmans, our princi¬ pal, we extend our heartfelt thanks for her kindness and understanding during our school years. To the other Sisters who seek no per¬ sonal recognition in this world for their splendid work, we extend our thanks for bringing wisdom to our minds and good¬ ness to our hearts. Anita Fortier UNDERGRADUATE JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The history of the class of ’47 began inauspiciously enough when, as eager, wide-eyed Freshmen we entered the por¬ tals of St. Mary’s to commence our first year of high school. Intra-mural football having been inaugurated by Father Carberry, the Freshmen, led by Captain Neilan, im¬ mediately launched a representative team, including Fitzpatrick, Griffin, Deeley, Lees, Frieswick, Murphy, Mc¬ Ginnis, O’Neill, Curran, Nealon, Oliver, and Carey. While the squad’s record was not particularly impressive, its fighting spirit and sportsmanship earned the respect and admiration of all op¬ ponents. On the baseball diamond Bob Neilan won the honor of a varsity posi¬ tion. As is attested by the record of its debating teams, elocution and ora¬ tory play an important part in the curriculum of St. Mary’s and much speaking talent was unearthed in the class debates. With the addition of John Heron, Donald Melanson and Francis Lapierre, our Sophomore football team was much the same as the previous semester’s ag¬ gregation. However, we enjoyed a more successful campaign, emerging victori¬ ous in two of four contests. President —John Lees Vice-President —Primo Bonati Secretary —Eleanor Mulhern Treasurer —Janet Bouchard A Freshman initiation dance was held during which the good-natured lower- classmen were subjected to hilarious in¬ dignities. The committee in charge of dealing out the punishment was com¬ posed of Marie Maher, Helen Pagani, Dorothy Charge, Barbara Rooney, Wil¬ liam Frieswick and Robert Neilan. On this occasion the laughter was long and loud and all left feeling well satis¬ fied with the night’s entertainment. Then suddenly, we were Juniors, at last ready to take full part in school programs. Class officers were quickly elected: President —John Lees Vice-President —Primo Bonati Secretary —Eleanor Mulhern Treasurer —Janet Bouchard For the first time in several years St. Mary’s was honored with having a varsity football team and the Juniors were quick to respond to the call for players. Those winning starting berths were Paul Curran, John Lees, Bob Neil¬ an and Dick Griffin. Their perform¬ ances lived up to the best traditions of their school. The seeds sown by constant elocu¬ tionary training finally bore fruit when Eleanor Manion and John Carey were chosen for the Diocesan debating team. And on the basketball court Dick Griffin by dint of hard work and steady play, became one of the first-string for¬ wards on the quintet. And last, but far from the least, the crowning achievement of our first three years, the Junior Prom was held on April 26. Co-Chairmen Barbara Rooney and William Frieswick did a tremen¬ dous job of decorating and of obtain¬ ing a wonderful orchestra. It was an event which will long be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to attend. And so the members of the Class of “47” look back with justifiable pride to their former accomplishments and look ahead with mounting optimism to their Senior year which will undoubt¬ edly prove to be the most brilliant and magnificent of all. John Carey, ’47 JUNIOR POEM To us children of Mary Whose hearts are giv’n to thee From all stain of evil Keep us forever free. The child whose ev’ry day Is spent in Mary’s love, In meeting earthly cares Receives protection from above. And giving all to thee, Our fate and fortune too, Footsteps ne’er will falter As hearts beat ever true. With Mary for a friend Her mantle for a shield, No power can ever make Her child the least to yield. Rita Kellett, ’47 Biology made interesting by Louis Beccia. Juniors solve the intricacies of Advanced Algebra. Future bookkeepers endeavor to keep accurate accounts. CLASS POEM OF ’48 Many good memories this class will bring And all the school our praises will sing. We may not be brilliant as you can see, But we look to the future happy and free. We’ve two years to go and content we’ll be For we have faith in the future, you see. We have worked and slav ed to make the grade And we’ll obtain it with Our Lady’s aid. We have many a goal amongst our class But graduation is the best and last. We’ve known many days when we’ve longed to scan That most sacred diploma in our hand. So on with our work until that day When we the Class of ’48 can say, “We have paved the way for many a soul And reached the end with hearts aglow.” Helen Davis, ’48 Sophomores applying Latin prosody and its rules. Geometry explained by John Summers. Future Spanish linguists mastering the translation. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The freshman class presented a very gay appearance when during the early days of September, St. Mary’s opened its doors to the student body. For the first time in our history we were faced with the problem of form¬ ing a football team and despite the lack of experience and weight, our boys gained the respectable record of two wins and three losses. The literary standing of the Class of “48” was raised when Father Car- berry found Paul Seaver to have the ability of being the speaker in the an¬ nual Diocesan Debates, in which Paul proved himself to be a very capable debater. Next came Coach Hickey’s call for basketball players and four were chosen from our midst. They were Ducky Sayles, John Summers, Gerald Barlow, and Dana Davis. In “45” Girls’ Basketball was intro¬ duced to S.M.A. and three freshmen girls were chosen. Only one game was played and our girls, Marie Belforti, Muriel Knight and Marie Lucier, were outstanding. This was followed very quickly by the oratorical finals, in which Clare Brady, Marie Lucier, Joseph Ki ng and Richard Cormier were our representa¬ tives and we had reason to be proud of them. As warm weather and spring rolled around, “Ducky” Sayles led the way to the baseball diamond. He was ably fol¬ lowed by Jim Johnson and our class was well represented by these two ath¬ letes. And so with other intermingled affairs, the year suddenly came to an end. When at last a call was issued for “prospective” debaters three sopho¬ mores volunteered. They were Paul Seaver, Joseph King and Richard Cor¬ mier. Basketball season, having begun, many of the boys reported for the first basketball practice session, all with one thought in mind, “Make the team”. After the cuts were made, seven Sopho¬ mores remained: “Ducky” Sayles, Paul McCormack, John Summers, “Jake” Early, Gerald Charest, Don White, and Gerald Barlow. The history of our class to us is one that has afforded much in the way of education and joy which will remain in our memories as we face the everyday problems of the years to come. Joseph King, ’48 AND Richard Cormier, ’48 President —John Early Vice-President —John Summers Secretary —Marie Kirley Treasurer —Gertrude Bowen FRESHMAN HISTORY On September 5, 1945, the members of the Class of ’49 entered the portals of St. Mary’s High School, just a little bit afraid of what was going to happen. We found, however, that we were to have for our teacher, in addition to Sister Cecelia Marie, Sister St. Coletta, who had guided us through the eighth grade. This made our task much easier, despite the fact that we had looked for¬ ward to having Sister Rose Agnes. Several weeks after we had settled down to serious work, the Freshman Initiation Dance took place in the As¬ sembly Hall, which had been attrac¬ tively decorated with streamers of varied hues. Some of the assignments selected by the Sophomores, were, to say the least, surprising. For instance r Robert Griffin was crooned to by Ken¬ neth Gould and Lucien Roy was obliged to pick up every particle of two bucketsful of confetti on the stage. If President —Richard Rainville Vice-President —William Duggan Secretary —Rosemary Byron Treasurer —Jane Nugent anyone was glad when the dance came to an end, it was probably the members of the class of ’49. In the election of class officers, Richard Rainville was chosen Presi¬ dent; William Duggan, Vice-President; Rosemary Byron, Secretary; and Jane Nugent, Treasurer. James Enright, Alfred Casali, Jane Nugent and Rose Howland were repre¬ sentatives of our class on the staff of Sidelights, the quarterly magazine. Of course, the football season came along, and despite the fact that a fair number of freshmen went out for the team, only one member, John Wojnow- ski, center, was able to make it. While not a regular, he did his best for the school and the team. Next came the Oratoricals which were conducted under the able direction of Father Carberry. Four freshmen sur¬ vived the first elimination, among them being James Rooney, Martina Grady, Mary Sullivan, and Kenneth Gould. We hope that many members of the Class will reach the finals. Following the call for basketball players, many members of the Fresh¬ man Class went out for the team, but our sole contribution to the Varsity was George Sears. Those who made the Jay-Vee team were Kenneth Gould, James Rooney, Edward Fitzgerald, Glenn Morse and William Hynes. James Enright was the selection of Father Carberry as alternate on the negative side of the Diocesan Debating Team. The baseball season will prove to contain many volunteers from the Class of ’49 and we are confident that at least one member of our class will make the team. All of the members of the Class of ’49 are looking forward to their next three years here at St. Mary’s Academy. James Enright, ’49 OUR FRESHMAN CLASS No matter how many years go by I vow I shall never forget The members of Our Freshman Class And the friends that I have met. Alice and Mary, Jim and John, Will linger in my heart, Because they were in my Freshman room Where I first made my start. Years may go by and I’ll grow old But memories will always stay, With times I had in Our Freshman Class In work and study and play. Julia Rabuffo, ’49 1. General Science solves practical problems. 2. Freshmen lost in the history of ancient Greece. 3. Algebra intrigues the Freshmen. SAINT MARY’S SCHOOL SONG Now our pennant waving here, we nobly stand Dear St. Mary’s, we your true and valiant band To thy standard we will cling Pride and glory to thee bring Alma Mater dear to thee Let us forever be— To thy standard we will cling Pride and glory to thee bring. Alma Mater dear to thee Let us forever be— Sing out the cheer, loud and clear Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! St. Mary’s, St. Mary’s—Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Alma Mater, praise to thee May our prayer forever be From hearts true and filled with love Look on her, O God above! ORGANIZATION DIOCESAN St. Mary’s High School again set forth to compete for a leg on the Bishop O’Leary Trophy. Under the able direc¬ tion of Rev. Thomas J. Carberry, will¬ ingly assisted by Miss Mary Shaughnes- sy, a former debater, the teams were formed. Only two veterans remained from last year ’s team, namely, Paul Seaver, ’48 and Jean Fitzpatrick, ’46. The following were selected to repre¬ sent St. Mary’s: A ffirmative First Speaker: Mary Helen Nugent, ’46 Second Speaker: Joseph King, ’48 Third Speaker: Richard Cormier, ’48 Negative First Speaker: Paul Seaver, ’48 Second Speaker: Eleanor Manion, 47 Third Speaker: Jean Fitzpatrick, 46 The question under debate: Resolved : That every able-bodied male citizen in the United States should be required to have one year of full time military training before attaining the age of twenty-four. DEBATES The night of the first debate found St. Mary’s Negative team at Cathedral High, Springfield and our Affirmative playing host to St. Bernard’s of Fitch¬ burg. After the teams had presented their arguments the judges brought forth their decisions which resulted in a vic¬ tory for St. Mary’s Affirmative and a disheartening defeat for our Negative. Thus St. Mary’s was eliminated from competition with the surviving paro¬ chial teams. But the years ahead look bright for we see great promise in the younger members of the team, namely, Paul Seaver, Eleanor Manion, Richard Cor¬ mier, Joseph King, John Carey, and James Enright. The two departing debaters, Mary Helen Nugent and Jean Fitzpatrick, bid fond adieu and the best of luck to the future debating teams of St. Mary’s. Jean Fitzpatrick SCIENCE CLUB “Only when genius is married to sci¬ ence, can the highest results be at¬ tained.”—Spencer. After studying Chemistry and Biolo¬ gy for a few weeks the Juniors and Seniors of S.M.A. were in complete accord with Mr. Spencer. Matter, mole¬ cules, atoms, oxygen, and an intermina¬ ble list of other scientific terms be¬ fuddled our decidedly Mwscientific minds. So, to make an interesting subject more interesting, a Science Club was formed. During the first meeting the officers elected were: President —Walter Clement, ’46 Vice-President —John Carey, ’47 Secretary —Anita Fortier, ’46 Every week, as aspiring scientists, we assembled in the laboratory to conduct experiments parallel to the subject matter in our text books. These ex¬ periments, besides teaching us to be ac¬ curate and careful, afforded us much satisfaction—when they were success¬ ful. We have also dissected a chicken heart, studied a live horned toad, and examined animal and plant structure through a microscope. Bread and cheese that had molded along with a moldy cupcake, were also inspected under a microscope by our scrutinizing eyes. Besides these activities, every week four pupils are asked to prepare a com¬ position connected in some way with science and, then to deliver their find¬ ings to the remainder of the class. Some of these compositions included findings on atomic energy, the wonders of the new D.D.T. insect killer and the dis¬ covery of radar. In this way, we are acquainted not only with the scientific world disclosed to us in our books, but also we know the latest discoveries of modern science. We can truthfully say that the inauguration of this club has enabled us to better understand the world about us and has given us a realization of the wonders and beauties of nature. Anita Fortier 1. Senior chemists experimenting with distillation. 2. Officers—Walter Clement, President; John Carey, Vice- President; Anita Fortier, Secretary. 3. Embryo physicists checking the efficiency of an inclined plane. LIBRARY CLUB st urns umwf £skiu«wi! L- ;tr _ 1 - n - r f f. r fefVf - IliSiWr i|A 5fiaSf ‘ “From the little acorn the oak tree grew,” so from its modest beginning St. Mary’s High School Library has grown. Under the direction of Father Donahue, who was principal at the time, our school library began eight years ago. Each year, new books have been added so that today the students have access to nearly three thousand good books. The Library Club was organized three years ago but its ac¬ tivities this year have surpassed any other year. The Club has undertaken the task of having many of the much worn books rebound and also added a goodly number of new books, thus keeping abreast of the reading world. At the first meeting of the Club this year officers were elected. As the result of the votes cast Agnes Tobey was elected President, Jean Cahill, Treas¬ urer, Madeline Cadorette, Secretary, and Richard Cormier, Vice-President. Members of the Club meet every Tuesday of the month to discuss the business of the Library Club. This year, through the combined efforts of the Sisters and students, many new books have been added to the library. The addition of these new books in¬ creased the popularity of the library. Among the new books added are: Now and Forever, Morning Star, The Scar¬ let Lily, Sublime Shepherdess, King’s Highway, Celestial Homespun and White Fire. These are only a few of our proud increase and all have a long waiting list. So it goes, we buy books and the student body shows its appreciation by contributing to the Library fund. The proceeds go to buy new books, and thus it will always be, as long as there is a St. Mary’s there will always be a Library Club carrying on the good work started eight years ago and continued so well this year. Our Librarians include Agnes Tobey, Richard Cormier, Jean Cahill and Madeline Cadorette. Agnes Tobey COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club presented a series of instructive programs during the school year. The purpose of the club being to enlighten and entertain, two of the meetings took the unique form of an office playlet combining wit with wisdom. Kenneth Curley presided at the first of these meetings. The setting was a business office. Such skills as taking dictation, transcribing, typing, answer¬ ing the telephone, receiving visitors were dramatized. Problems in office practice were also solved by dramatiza¬ tion. The meeting for the third quarter was conducted by Daniel Fitzpatrick who also acted as announcer. The programs for this occasion were made on the stage by members who demon¬ strated their ability to use the mimeo¬ graph and mimeoscope in record time. Problems of Office Practice were solved, and an office skit in which the students portrayed Mr. Hill hopelessly buried in work, old before his time simply be¬ cause he could not get experienced help and would not consider inexperienced assistants. The climax of the skit came when Mr. Hill is faced with an army of young people trained for office work and is forced to admit after all, every¬ one has to begin without experience and if properly trained, an inexperi¬ enced office assistant may become very capable. This year the Commercial Club en¬ tered the Gregg National Shorthand Contest and at the close of the skit Daniel Fitzpatrick presented the suc¬ cessful contestants with awards. In conclusion of the third quarterly meeting, Mr. George Bilek, representa¬ tive of the A. B. Dick Co., gave an in¬ teresting talk on the place of the mimeo¬ graph in the school and in the business office. Presiding at Commercial Club meetings were Kenneth Curley and Daniel Fitzpatrick. Roger Letourneau GLEE CLUB Music, the universal language, is brought closer to the pupils of Saint Mary’s through their Glee Club. The club sings on memorable occasions and is especially well known for a splendid graduation programme, which has come to be traditional at Saint Mary’s. This tradition, long upheld has been suc¬ cessfully carried on by the class of “Forty-six”. Last year, the Glee Club presented a highly successful Spring Concert which authoritative music critics esteemed remarkable for High School students. This year the club is determined to present a thrilling operetta . . . “Green Cheese” . . . which is expected to equal or surpass the efforts of last year. The Glee Club is under the direction of Sister Rose Concepta whose efforts are untiring in an attempt to display a creditable performance whenever the club is on exhibition. Our club president, Anita Fortier, has for the last four years been of invaluable assistance to our faculty di¬ rector. She has proved to be an able accompanist and capable musician, al¬ ways willing to help where help was needed. Anita will surely agree that though our school days may be gone the memory of concerts and gradua¬ tion will always live on. Mary Helen Nugent 1. Some Senior boys singing softly sad songs. 2. Petite Jeanne Letourneau in the Spring Concert. 3. The Belles of St. Mary’s singing “The Bells of St. Mary’s”. 1. The Sextet in the Orchestra Song, March 16. 2. Margaret Nolan and Mary Nealon collecting the Bond Bread wrappers. 3. Patricia McGowan and Veronica Kelliher accompanied by John Murphy. RADIO CLUB One of the more active clubs at Saint Mary’s is the Radio Club. It features talented students who appear at various times during the year in a musical program over station WAAB, sponsored by the Bond Bread Com¬ pany of Worcester. Participants this year have included John Murphy “46” in the piano solo, “Claire de Lune”. He played in the fine Murphy manner and won second prize. At a later date, the Brady sis¬ ters, Claire “48”, and Margaret “47”, sang “When You’re Smiling” and “Let the Rest of the World Go By”, in de¬ lightful harmony which also won second prize. Veronica Kelleher of grade eight won first prize singing the ever lovely “Summer Wind.” In January, Patricia McGowan, another pupil of grade eight, enhanced the air ways by sweetly sing¬ ing “A China Figure,” which won sec¬ ond prize. In March, six Senior girls, Mary O’Neill, Jean Fitzpatrick, Jeanne Le- tourneau, Mary Nealon, Mary Helen Nugent, and Edith Letourneau, sang “The Orchestra,” an unusual novelty number which was greeted enthusiasti¬ cally at its first appearance on the Christmas assembly program. They also received second prize. The last selec¬ tion of the year was Reinholt’s “Im¬ promptu,” a piano solo rendered by our talented accompanist, Anita Fortier. The members of the Radio Club are indeed grateful to the friendly Bond Bread Company for the opportunity afforded them to display their talents over such a wide broadcasting network. They also wish to express their appre¬ ciation to Virginia Lyons who has shown them the utmost courtesy and consideration during their appearances. Mary Helen Nugent EUCHARISTIC LEAGUE 1. League Prefects, Leonard Ferrecchia and Grace Bel- forti checking the record. 2. Senior Altar Boys treading the sanctuary’s broad highway. 3. The Retreat with Fr. Carberry expounding the fundamentals of right living. “Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference, which is, at least, half in¬ fidelity.”—Burke. In order to insure fidelity to their religious duties, the pupils of St. Mary’s established the Eucharistic League. This league encourages the pupils to attend Mass and receive Holy Com¬ munion daily, if possible. These Masses, excepting those that are obligatory, Holy Communions, Visits, Benedictions, and Rosaries are recorded publicly on the blackboard, for the mutual edifica¬ tion of all. During Lent, Stations of the Cross, Sermons, and Holy Hour were added to the list to make it more extensive. Two prefects, Grace Belforti for the girls and Leonard Ferrecchia for the boys, faithfully kept the daily records on the board. These monthly records, in turn, were added to give the grand total at the end of the school year. During the seven weeks that comprised the Lenten Season, these totals soared on to great heights. Almost every boy and girl in school went to Mass and Holy Communion during this Holy Season and made daily visits to the Blessed Sacrament. It is always interesting to note whether the boys or the girls were the most devout during the month. This League for Christ is the great¬ est league that any Catholic student could desire for membership, for it is a preparedness that will enable him in the uncertain days to come, not only to fight for his religion and die for it, but it will also prepare him to live for it. Anita Fortier DRAMATIC SOCIETY This year the Dramatic Society pre¬ sented two one-act plays which proved to be enjoyable as well as successful. In the Auditorium on November 21, the first of these productions was pre¬ sented by the Senior Commercial, Sweet Sixteen. Time: Thanksgiving Eve. Place: Milford. Scene: Living-room of the O’Day Apartment. THE CAST Pat O’Day, sweet sixteen today . Jeanne Letourneau Danny O’Day, Pat’s brother . Roger Letourneau Molly O’Day, who takes Ma’s place.Agnes Tobey Mr. Brown.John Murphy Little Mikey Murphy . Teddy Doherty Mikey’s little sisters Sheila Cahill and Sandra Sears Property Manager . Daniel Fitzpatrick The second of these one-act plays was presented by the Senior Classical on February 19. Being a comedy it met with great success among the students. It was called An Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer. Time: An afternoon in June. Place: New York. Scene: The Bryan living-room. THE CAST Patrick Bryan, a retired con¬ tractor . Philip Neilan Mary Ellen, his wife, Mary Louise Luby Katie, the “old maid” . . Mary O’Neill Rose, a young daugh¬ ter .Mary Helen Nugent Olga, a maid.Anita Fortier John Michael Hurley Charles Bresnahan Director, Elia Dell’Orco 1. The Senior Commercial’s presentation of “Sweet Six¬ teen” was decidedly sweet. 2. Dramatic Society members assemble informally. 3. A critical moment in the Senior Classical presentation of “The Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer”. Mary Louise Luby THE SPANISH CLUB 1. Learning the fundamentals of Spanish. 2. The Club Officers conduct a meeting. 3. Delving into Spanish Literature. Under the direction of Sister Joseph Anne the St. Mary’s Spanish Club has undertaken a course of extra-curricular activities which are intended to give its members a thorough conception, not only of the Spanish language, but also of Spain itself, its people, customs and contributions to civilization. Weekly meetings are held, in the first of which the following Club Offi¬ cers were elected: President —John Carey, ’47 Vice-President —Richard Griffin, ’47 Secretary —Dorothy Charge, ’47 Treasurer —Jean Barto, ’47 In these meetings members present to the Club original talks on special subjects. Because of these discussions Spanish advances beyond the realm of an ordinary subject and becomes vivid¬ ly alive to all participants. The people of this country become more than the inhabitants of a far distant land and emerge as friendly and warm human beings with all the emotions of our¬ selves. We look into the homes of the simple peasants and watch them in their daily work as they carry out their various tasks with that philosophical outlook which is so typical of Espana. We gaze upon the great Spanish cities, such as Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Cadiz, Granada, and Seville. We are enthralled with their magnificence and are filled with wonder at their glorious history. We begin to see that the study of the Spanish tongue opens to us a new world, beautiful, interesting, exciting, and altogether wonderful. A world of fiestas, caballeros, verbenas, romerias, and the quaint siesta. We become more fully acquainted with a country which has contributed so much in the way of art, education, religion, music, litera¬ ture and science. Thus, the programs of the club have given to its members a field, an endless field of both educa¬ tion and enjoyment, and have proven a constant source of pleasure to all who have taken part. John Carey, ’47 THE LATIN CLUB “Forsan et haec olirn meminisse invabit.” — Virgil. “Latin,” we have heard many people say, “is a dead language” and yet, as a result of the inauguration of the Latin Club, for the members of the Latin Class, this supposedly dead language has become a living thing, a language full of beauty and rhythm, the immortal story of ancient peoples, their homes and their customs. At the first meeting of the club, offi¬ cers were elected as follows: President —Elia Dell’Orco Vice-President —John Kennedy Secretary —Mary Helen Nugent Each week a meeting is held in which some member makes a report concern¬ ing the ancient Roman families, their religion, political institutions, govern¬ ment, dress, amusements, and general way of life. Besides aiding us in be¬ coming acquainted with these ancient peoples, this organization is establishing a firm foundation of intellect and cul¬ ture. Added to this we can travel once again, through the enduring work of Virgil, the long and stormy road which gradually led to the establishment of Rome, the everlasting city. With Aeneas the hero, we struggle against the mighty storm which springs up so suddenly, overturning the very depths of the ocean and suppliant, before “summo love” sigh with relief as he appears in the heavens and exerts his powers over the raging elements. We learn from Virgil that even in those pagan times, there existed a belief in One on high. As we take leave of these new found friends each week, we do so very re¬ luctantly indeed, for truly, the mem¬ bers of this club, have gained by their membership, an increased interest in Latin because they have come to a better understanding of its worth. 1. The Club in action—drill on versification. 2. The Officers— President, Elia Dell’Orco; Vice-President, John Kennelly; Secretary, Mary Helen Nugent. 3. Charles Bresnahan interpreting an interesting passage. Elia Dell’Orco Left to right: Mary Helen Nugent, John Lees, Barbara Rooney, William Frieswick, Irene Rossetti, Primo Bonati, Eleanor Mulhern, Charles Bresnahan. JUNIOR PROM “Dancing, the child of music and of love.” —Davies. Under a canopy of brightly colored streamers and balloons, approximately sixty-five couples danced merrily to the music of Ben Lancisi’s orchestra. The stage was beautifully and appropriately decorated with a rock garden surround¬ ed by a white picket fence. In the mid¬ dle of this picturesque scene was an enlarged dance card. The highlight of the evening was the Grand March led by the Junior Class President John Lees and his partner for the evening, Mary Helen Nugent. The merrymakers promenaded to the music of “Anchors Aweigh” making a beauti¬ ful picture of interwoven colors inter¬ posed by the vari-colored spotlights which played a symphony of rays illu¬ minating the darkness like a minia¬ ture sun. After the Grand March a dainty re¬ past was served under a capable com¬ mittee in the school cafeteria provid¬ ing a greatly needed sustainer for the evening. The whole enterprise was undertaken under the direction of Sr. M. Imelda and Sr. M. Immaculata, the Junior Sisters, and committees chosen by the students and headed by the following: General Chairman—Barbara Rooney. Co-Chairman—William Frieswick. Publicity—Paul Curran. Tickets—Jean Arsenault. Dance—Edward Nealon. Refreshments—Rita Kellett. The gala affair was supervised by the parents of the committee heads. Al¬ though it was entirely unnecessary for the chaperones to exert any authority, it was indeed a pleasure for them to watch the gay dancers and reminisce about proms that they had attended in their youth. Dancing continued until twelve o’clock and everyone left with a feel¬ ing of having had a wonderful time. Mary O’Neill DANCING The first dance of the season was held on October 11th in h onor of St. Mary’s High School grade eleven. Gifts were presented to Coaches Joe Hickey and Joe Graziano by Rev. Thomas J. Carberry on behalf of the school. Thunderous cheering was led by the nine Blue and White cheerleaders. The pep rally was followed by dancing. It was truly a gala evening and the fine spirit of the students made a splendid reflection on the school. The Junior Class sponsored the Hal¬ loween Dance which took place on October 29th. The hall was appropri¬ ately decorated with gruesome skele¬ tons, weird black cats, and corn stalks with red and yellow ears. Ben Lancisi’s Orchestra furnished the music. It was a happy gathering and the memories of a very enjoyable evening will linger long with all who attended. Next in order was the annual Initia¬ tion Dance given by the Sophomores to honor the newcomers to the high school —the Freshmen. Dancing was enjoyed and also enertainment at the expense of the Freshmen who proved that they could take it! The Senior Class of St. Mary’s be¬ lieves in commencing the New Year in style. This was proved by the splen¬ did dance held by them on the evening of January 4th. Gay streamers bright and colorful, immediately attracted the attention of everyone. The chairman, Anita Fortier, was ably assisted by Jean Fitzpatrick and Mary Ruth Byrne. Dancing and refreshments were enjoyed by all. As the faint strains of the last dance were heard, the guests reluctant¬ ly left the hall with the feeling of hav¬ ing spent a delightful evening. The first dance of the New Year was indeed a great success. The long anticipated Senior Ball took place as scheduled on May 31. Besides being our last social affair it was the most outstanding event of our four years. Elaborate plans were made and carried on under the supervision of chosen committee heads. Due to the enthusiasm of everyone concerned it proved to be an unqualified success. Barbara Smith f «• W%mm Jot ' • 4T nf i .■ ! si ' m IgL w ' pm M? St. fijP Scintillating Seniors and Jaunty Juniors. “Come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe”. “SIDELIGHTS” STAFF Left to right—back row: D. Fitzpatrick, Mary Spencer, M. Fitzpatrick, M. Drugan, R. Kellett, J. Nugent, J. Murphy, J. Enright, E. Lerck. Front row: H. Doherty, A. Tobey, A. Fortier, E. Dell’Orco, M. Ford, C. Blanchard, P. Seaver E. Manion, P. Daige. “SIDELIGHTS” OF ST. MARY’S “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.”—Bacon. This year, for the first time in the history of our school, a quarterly news¬ paper was published. The first meet¬ ing of the Editorial Staff took place one afternoon in early October. The staff consisted of two pupils from each room who had proved themselves to be outstanding in the literary field. At that first meeting the staff elected the following as editors; Co-Editors Janet Cunningham, ’46 Anita Fortier, ’.46 Associate Editors Camilla Casali, ’46 Elia Dell’Orco, ’46 Art Editor Mary Ford, ’46 Then arose a problem. What would the title of our publication be? Many excellent titles were submitted but they were all rejected in favor of “Sidelights of St. Mary’s”. Mary Ford was confronted with the difficult problem of drawing a cover suitable for this quarterly production and, as usual, she came through with flying colors. In her drawing she de¬ picted the entrance to the chapel with a light shining brightly over it as a beacon to all. We all waited with bated breath for our first endeavor to be completed. But we should have had no fears, for it was welcomed with enthusiasm through¬ out the entire school. Some of the features in the paper in¬ clude a Serviceman’s Corner, where let¬ ters from servicemen are published; a gossip column that reveals all the deep dark secrets of the pupils, a section for sports, a page for Honor Roll stu¬ dents, and other interesting reading. Although the paper is still in its in¬ fancy and is far from the peak of per¬ fection, we have every confidence that, as the years go on, St. Mary’s will have a paper that will rank with the best. Anita Fortier ASSEMBLIES During the course of the year, St. Mary’s has had many assemblies. Aside from our regular gatherings there have been special assemblies featuring many interesting people. The first period of every Friday morning at St. Mary’s is devoted to re¬ ligious instructions. The classes file into the auditorium quietly and anxious¬ ly await the entrance of Father Lacey. The purpose of Father Lacey’s in¬ structions is to increase our knowledge of religion. He gives a vivid explana¬ tion for everything and explains in the simplest language the things of every¬ day life. We are receiving a firm foun¬ dation for our religion which will help us in our battles against the hard world we will soon be facing alone. In Septe mber, two Sisters of Good Shepherd, Sr. St. John the Evangelist and Sr. Mary of the Immaculate Con¬ ception visited us. They were evacuees from the Philippines. They told us some of their many experiences and they certainly were an inspiration to us all. As time went on, Mr. Rudolph King, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, sent Mr. Knowlton to show us movies in regard to safety. It showed the remarkable work done by children and the part they are taking in helping this great cause. The Columbus Day program was held on October 11, 1945, to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of America. The high school came together again, in thanksgiving and prayer, on the ninth of November for the first peace¬ time observance of Armistice Day. Later in the season we had another charming visitor, Miss Christyne Cole¬ man, director of dramatics at Becker College. She showed us the advantage of a clear friendly voice as well as entertaining us in her marvelous presen¬ tation of Abraham Lincoln. A combined St. Joseph and St. Pat¬ rick’s Day program was given in which the Senior Classical Class presented the play, An Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer. It was well delivered and everyone en¬ joyed it. “Personality Plus” was the theme of the discourse given by Mrs. Baker who certainly practiced what she preached, and which she presented following a talk given by a representative of the Civic Music Association. On May 27 the student body was en¬ tertained at the expense of the lowly Juniors in the annual Class-Memorial Day program. These assemblies not only provide entertainment but also teach us many interesting things which are for the welfare of us all. Dorothy Sheedy Father Lacey instilling first principles on Friday morning. Left to right: Rita Richards, Mary Louise Luby, Mary Nugent, Co-editors. The Blue Seated: M. H. Nugent, E. Dell’Orco, A. Casey, M. Nolan. Standing: W. McCart E. Letourneau, K. Curley, M. Nealon, D. Fitzpatrick, Business Board. Left to right: Mary Byrne, J. Fitzpatrick, Paul Morin Leonard Ferrecchia, Mary O’Neill, Photography Staff. Mantle Staff Left to right: C. Bresnahan, M. L. Luby, T. Rivard, A. Fortier, W. Clement, J. Fitzpatrick, P. Neilan, M. R. Byrne, Business Board. Left to right: Marion Harrington, Philip Neilan, Margaret Nolan, Business Board. Front row: E. DeH’Orco, R. Richards, M. Nugent, D. Sheedy. Back row: C. Bresnahan, J. Fitzpatrick, A. Tobey, G. Belforti, J. Cunningham, A. Fortier, B. Smith, D. Fitzpatrick, Literary Board. Our life, our sweetness and our hope. THE FACULTY Sr. St. Berchmans, Principal Rev. Thomas J. Carberry, Joseph F. Hickey, Coach Athletic Director Rev. Joseph A. Lacey, Spiritual Director High School Sr. Rose Concepta Sr. M. Imelda Sr. St. Fabian Sr. Cecelia Marie Sr. Elizabeth Mary Sr. M. Immaculata Sr. Joseph Anne Sr. St. Coletta Sr. John Aloysius 8 Grammar School Sr. Rose Helen 8 Sr. M. Concilia 8 Sr. Agnes Theresa 7 Sr. Margaret Cecelia 6 Sr. Imelda Joseph 6 Sr. John Gertrude 5 Sr. M. Dorothy 4 Sr. Lawrence Joseph 3 Sr. John Elizabeth 2 Sr. Philip Maria 2 Sr. St. Edward 1 ATHLETIC FOOTBALL Bill Sheehan was Captain-elect of our first team in four years. Others on the team were: ends—- Summers and Flannigan; tackles —Grady and Lees; guards—Capt. Sheehan and McKeown, with Slattery at center. McCarthy was at quarter, Letourneau and Bres- nahan at the halves and Neilan at full. St. Patrick’s oj Stoneham The first game was with St. Patrick’s of Stoneham. St. Pat’s took the ball on their own thirty- five but were soon forced to kick. A fumble on the kick once more gave the ball to the Green. They pushed across a score. St. Mary’s first score came when a Bresna- han punt rolled out of bounds on St. Pat’s one foot line and the subsequent attempt to rush re¬ sulted in a safety for us. In a last period rush to score, passes from McCarthy to Bresnahan brought the ball to the opponent’s one yard line but time ran out before we could score. St. Pat’s 6, St. Mary’s 2. Hopkinton High Our next target was Hopkinton. After a quick score, Hopkinton maintained a lead of seven points which they never relinquished al¬ though pushed by an ever fight¬ ing St. Mary’s team. Although they threatened continually in the second half the Saints were un¬ able to score. The final score was Hopkinton 7, Saints 0. St. Mary’s oj Waltham From the very first this game was an exciting see-saw battle with the Purple drawing first blood with a sustained march for a touchdown. Soon Letourneau picked a McCarthy pass out of the air for a score. After the half the visitors scored again making a total of 13 points against our 6. FOOTBALL St. John’s of Danvers Stepping out of their class the Hickeymen next tackled St. John’s of Danvers. From the first minute till the final whistle the prepsters were complete masters of the situ¬ ation, scoring 32 points before leaving the field. Neilan was the lone spark for the locals. It end¬ ed 32 to 0. St. Mary’s of Brookline The Saints again went out of their class to play St. Mary’s of Brookline. The team went into the game minus the services of its Captain and three other first stringers, therefore it was not sur¬ prising that we were on the short side of a 2 7-0 score. Letourneau’s fine running and passing won the praise of all. Mission High of Roxbury The two teams were evenly matched and a see-saw battle en¬ sued. Mission scored on a long pass in the last period. Although they tried gamely, the Hickeymen were unable to tie the count. Mission 7, Saints 0. Franklin High Our next encounter was with Franklin. Franklin scored 6 points but did not hold its lead for long for the Saints bounced right back with seven. This lead was short¬ lived for Franklin came back to make the score, at half time, 13 to 7. In the second half, however, Franklin scored seven more mak¬ ing the score 20-7. The visitors added two more points with a safety. The final score was Frank¬ lin 22, Saints 7. Milford High Milford kicked off and a kick¬ ing duel ensued with neither team threatening. Before the half end¬ ed a Milford punt rolled into the end zone and was fumbled, which an alert High School play¬ er pounced on to give Milford a six point lead. In the fourth period, Milford scored again on the wave of a sixty yard sustained march. The try for the point was good, making the score 13-0. FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHTS Here is a brief introduction to the seniors on the football team. No. 12—Bill Grady: Bill, a hundred ninety-two pound tackle, made a mighty impressive man-mountain on the left side of the line. Played his best game against St. Mary’s of Waltham. No. 15—Bill McCarthy: Bill started the season at quarterback. Mid-season line-up juggling, found him at end where he was at his best snagging passes and punting. No. 16—Roger Letourneau: Another 170 pound power house and the back¬ bone of our running attack. Leading ground gainer and passer. No. 17—Fred Collins: Fred broke into the line-up in the Hopkinton game and stayed right there for the rest of the season, playing good ball. No. 18—Charlie Bresnahan: Al¬ though his career was short-lived, he was the Saints’ punter until sidelined for the season in Hopkinton by in¬ juries. A 145 pound back, he was at his best snagging passes. No. 20—Walter Clement: Our erst¬ while center. Ever reliable at his pivot post, he turned in many good games. Centers, though not spectacular, de¬ serve plenty of glory when it’s dished out. So here’s your share, “Turk”. No. 24—Bill Sheehan: Our ever- ready Captain, threw many a ball-toter for a good loss. A great team man, well deserving of the • Captaincy, threw many timely blocks for our backs. Never failed to star on the defense. No. 30—Ted Slattery: A rough and ready tackle who really strengthened the right side of the line. Started at center but moved to tackle where he proved a wise investment. No. 31—Ken Curley: Kenny did his bit at fullback. Especially noted for his bruising tackles. A mean man when he got started. No. 14—Phil Neilan: A versatile util¬ ity man, rounding out a balanced team. Charles Bresnahan 1. Capt. Billy Sheehan and Rog Letourneau. 2. The team at their best. 3. W. McCarthy and Freddie Collins. CHEERLEADERS Our Senior Blue and Whiters: Mary Louise Luby, Anita Fortier, Mary Ruth Byrne, Theresa O’Brien and Mary Helen Nugent. Clad in blue-and-white and bubbling over with enthusiasm, the St. Mary’s cheerleaders began the 1945-46 season. To inspire the athletes, to lead them on to victory, and to arouse the pep and vitality of the student body were some of their duties. This year’s squad in¬ cluded Mary Louise Luby, Captain, Mary Ruth Byrne, Anita Fortier, Mary Helen Nugent, Theresa O’Brien, Alice Luby, Jean Arsenault, William Ross, and Robert Foss. They displayed fully the three requisites for perfect cheer¬ leaders—vigor, vitality, and vivacity. Tune: Notre Dame Football Song Cheer Cheer for old S.M.A., Come on St. Mary’s beat ’em today. Show that team a hard fought game. Show them that we can win some fame. We never fumble, we never fall, We are the very best of them all For, our loyal sons go marching Onward to Victory. By Elia Dell’Orco CHEER Chick-a-lacka, Chick-a-lacka Chow, chow, chow Foodiack-a, foodiack-a Bow, wow, wow. Chick-a-lacka, Foodiack-a Flippity Flop Come on St. Mary’s — get on top. I ST. MARY’S ANTHEM Hail O St. Mary’s, Hail! Hail! to thee— Our loyal hearts will faithful and true e’er be. Our love for you will remain all life through Hail, dear St. Mary’s, Hail! Hail to you. With deep affection and fond recollec¬ tion Now our hearts we pledge thee And with our praise a sweet song do we raise. Hail dear St. Mary’s! Hail, Hail to you. Mary Louise Luby BASKETBALL The St. Mary’s basketball season got underway on December 17th. Under the guidance of Coach Hickey the fol¬ lowing lineup was rounded into shape. R.F., Griffin; L.F., Sheehan; C., Slat¬ tery; R.G., Capt. McCarthy; L.G., Sayles. The second five consisted of Collins, Morin, Nealon, Sears, and Summers. Bill McCarthy was elected as Cap¬ tain of the five the night before the first game and he proved himself to be very capable throughout the season. ST. PATRICK’S HIGH OF WATERTOWN St. Mary’s travelled to St. Patrick’s High, the first opposition for the ’46 season. The Blue and White led all the way and the final score was 38-34. McCarthy rang up 9 points for the Saints. MILLIS HIGH The first home game the Saints played host to Millis High. In a one¬ sided tilt St. Mary’s scored 43 points to 11 points for Millis. Slattery was high scorer with 15 points. UXBRIDGE HIGH The Saints met Uxbridge High in Milford. In a see-saw battle the Blue and White came out on top 37-29. Slat¬ tery dropped in 23 points. MILFORD HIGH The first game of the Town Cham¬ pionship of Milford took place in the John C. Lynch auditorium. Milford High won out in the final minutes of the game 34-30. Slattery paced the Saints with 12 points. BLACKSTONE HIGH The Blue and White met Blackstone High in Milford. In a closely fought game Blackstone came out on top, 39- 27. Capt. McCarthy pushed in 12 points. ST. COLUMBKILLE’S HIGH OF OF BRIGHTON Seeking their fourth win the Saints travelled to Brighton. The Blue and White played a fast game but were out three points on the score which read St. Columbkille 46, St. Mary’s 43. Sheehan netted 14 points. Our Hoopsters in action included Captain “Bill” McCarthy, “Bill” Sheehan, Ted Slattery. “Ducky” Sayles, “Ted” Slattery and “Dick” Griffin. BASKETBALL UXBRIDGE HIGH The home team kept their lead and won 49-37. Griffin and Sheehan each contributed 11 points. MILLIS HIGH The Saints repeated their earlier pace by Slattery, Griffin and Sheehan, each ringing up 8 points. The final score read 29-11. BLACKSTONE HIGH The second meeting between Black- stone and St. Mary’s took place at Blackstone. The final score read Black- stone 39, St. Mary’s 31. ST. JAMES HIGH OF HAVERHILL St. James High of Haverhill were guests of the Saints. The Blue and White won 45 to 39. Capt. McCarthy collected 20 points. MILFORD HIGH The second game for the town title took place in the State Armory. In an exciting battle the Red and White won their first town title 44-39. BELLINGHAM HIGH In one of the highest scoring contests Bellingham out-pointed St. Mary’s 54 to 49. Capt. McCarthy was high scorer. ST. PATRICK’S HIGH OF WATERTOWN St. Patrick’s met St. Mary’s in the State Armory. The Blue and White de¬ feated the city hoopsters 48-37. Mc¬ Carthy pushed in 20 points. ST. COLUMBKILLE’S HIGH OF BRIGHTON St. Mary’s faced St. Columbkille High. The Blue and White were edged out by one point 44-43. Capt. Mc¬ Carthy was high scorer with 23 points. BELLINGHAM HIGH The Saints journeyed to Bellingham High. Bellingham held a slight lead throughout the game and won out 39- Bellingham held a slight lead throughout the game and won out 39- 31. Sayles was outstanding for the Blue and White. ST. JAMES OF HAVERHILL St. Mary’s travelled to Haverhill. In a thrilling game St. James came out on top 53-51. Sayles netted 16 points. William Sheehan BASEBALL Seniors taking an active part on the diamond were: Capt. “Charlie” Bresnahan, “Bill” McCarthy, “Rog” Letourneau, “Ted” Slattery and ‘Bill” Sheehan. The premature coming of warm weather brought forth the first call for baseball candidates. The prospects looked fairly bright with a nucleus of seven veterans and subs of the previ¬ ous year. Bill Sheehan and Bill Mc¬ Carthy were infield holdovers, Don Sayles and Jim Johnson were back as a catcher-pitcher combine and Charlie Bresnahan and Bob Neilan were back as veteran outfielders. Charlie Bresnahan was elected cap¬ tain of the team, and Charlie Broder¬ ick is our ever reliable manager. The opening game was with St. Louis of Webster and by the time the umpire said “Play Ball” there were several new faces out on the diamond. Eddie Nealon was making a bid for second base as was Joe Matondi for third. Roger Letourneau, who had proved his worth on the gridiron, had an outfield berth pretty well sewed up and due to the illness of Bob Neilan and Dick Cormier, another newcomer, utility man Ted Slattery found himself in right field for the first game. After a tune up, against Milford’s entry into the semi-pro Blackstone Valley league, the Soda Shoppe, which we lost ten to six, we were ready for our first inter¬ scholastic contest. The lineup in the order in which they batted was: Sheehan, ss; Bresnahan, If; Letourneau, cf; McCarthy, lb; Sayles, c; Matondi, 3b; Slattery, rf; Neilan, 2b; and Johnson, p. The visitors were first and got an un¬ earned run on an error in our infield and a hit. Soon however, St. Mary’s bats started clubbing and at the first of the eighth inning, St. Louis still had their one run but we had ten. Jim John¬ son pitched well for seven innings but relaxed in the eighth and ninth with a nine run lead. In the eighth and ninth innings, errors on our part and a few BASEBALL scattered hits gave the opposition five runs making the final score 10-6. John¬ son allowed but eight hits. The big guns for the Saints were Sayles with two hits out of five trips and Bresnahan with two hits out of four trips, one of which was a long triple. The shining light for us on the defensive was short-stop Bill Sheehan who played errorless ball and helped the cause by smacking out a single. Bill McCarthy showed up very well at first. ST. PATRICK’S OF WATERTOWN Two days later on the last day of April, we played host to the Green and Gold clad boys of St. Pat’s of Watertown. We didn’t realize at the time but it was to be a pitchers’ duel. Jim Johnson was on the mound again and allowed but a single scratch hit and struck out the amazing total of 19 batters. The opposing pitcher gave up but four hits and fanned 16, but St. Mary’s was not to be denied and by playing heads-up ball won the contest 4-0, for our second win of the season. Unlike the last game St. Mary’s played errorless ball, thus giving Johnson the support he deserved. In the two games Johnson has pitched, only one put-out has been made by the outfield thus showing the effectiveness of this able curve-bailer. Those who banged out the hits for us were (all singles) McCarthy, Letourneau, Bresnahan, and Sayles. Up-to-date scores are as follows: Sacred Heart of Newton 7, St. Mary’s 1 St. Columbkille’s of Brighton 6, St. Mary’s 1 Maynard High School 3, St. Mary’s 2 Franklin High School 3, St. Mary’s 5 Milford High School 3, St. Mary’s 2 ; M t 1 - ■ • ii ) i Milford High School 1, St. Mary’s 16 Charles Bresnahan Reliable underclassmen included “Jim” Johnson, “Joe” Matondi, “Bob” Neilan and “Dick” Cormier. COACH JOSEPH HICKEY No work of the Class of ’46 would be complete without a few words of thanks and appreciation to our coach “Joe” Hickey. Joe, who is an alumnus of St. Mary’s, took up the reins of our athletic stagecoach a few years back and has racked up an impressive record. Through the past few years he has guided our team through clean-fought victories over our arch-rival, Milford High. The trophies lodged in the office give silent, but proud testimony to this fact. In looking over our athletic record this year one may find our prowess seems not too impressive, but looking behind the scenes, one will find that a coach has to build for the future as well as win games. As this was the first year that formal football was re¬ sumed we can imagine the tremendous task with which Joe Hickey was faced, so that it was not surprising that suc¬ cess in that department was not ours. We do, however, have one black mark against him! Joe has also been the vigilant guardian of the detention room ever since he was appointed permanent coach of athletics by Fr. Foran in 1945. The girls, too, have benefited by his presence through the medium of basketball. Aside from the gridiron, basketball court, or diamond, never a call from a class for assistance in decorating for a prom or some other gala affair went un¬ heeded by our coach. We, of the gradu¬ ating class cannot forget the long hours of patient labor “Joe” gave us in be¬ half of our Junior Prom. Therefore, we the Class of ’46, dedi¬ cate this page of our Blue Mantle as a final tribute to Coach “Joe” Hickey, a true friend, and we wish him success in future efforts for our Alma Mater. Charles Bresnahan PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Rev. William J. Foran Rev. Joseph A. Lacey Rev. Thomas J. Carberry Rev. John F. Flaherty Rev. John P. Donahue Rev. Howard F. McCullough Rev. Edward J. Dyer Rev. Raymond A. Dalla Porta Rev. Ralph W. Farrell Rev. Francis A. Foley Rev. Walter T. 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SWEATER SHOPPE Sweaters - Bathing Suits 19314 MAIN ST., MILFORD Quality Knit-Wear Compliments of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard McKearnan Main Street, Upton HENRY J. POIRIER General Trucking Sand - Gravel - Loam - Stone Telephone 216—UPTON Southend Market 326 MAIN ST., MILFORD BEST WISHES Acme Supply Corporation 161 Concord St., Framingham Compliments of Niro Niro Compliments of Mendon Hill Garage 245 Mendon St., Hopedale Compliments of Dante’s Radio and Auto Sales and Service 101 Mendon St., Hopedale Compliments of the Central Barber Shop Alex Iannitelli Son CENTRAL STREET Compliments of EDWARD PAGE Industrial Painting Telephone 72 UPTON FORD’S FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers Funeral Designs WEST UPTON Tel. 186-2 A. DESMARIS General Repairing Fender and Body Work Painting Compliments of Joseph M. Derman Shoe Company Compliments of Kampersal’s Dairy Pasteurized Milk and Cream HOLLISTON and MILFORD Mac Company Fine Wines, Clarets, Whiskeys, Compliments of Cordials, Liquors. Healy’s Grocery Store 227 Main Street, Milford South Main St., Mil ford, Mass. Telephone 4 Compliments of Compliments of GILLON’S TAXI Anne Dineen’s MILFORD Beauty Shop Compliments of MORRILL’S FOOD SHOP 19 Exchange St., Milford Compliments of CENTRAL CLEANERS DYERS AND TAILORS 240 MAIN STREET Compliments of NICHOLAS COSTRINO Shoe Repair Shop MILFORD Compliments of RYAN MOTOR SALES Ford Sales and Service 60 WEST ST., MILFORD Compliments of SHERMAN’S LAUNDRY 32-34 Exchange St., Milford Compliments of AHEARN’S AMOCO SERVICE STATION MILFORD, MASS Compliments of COVE’S GREEN HOUSE UXBRIDGE Compliments of MRS. JAMES O’NEILL UXBRIDGE, MASS. Compliments of C. SHAUGHNESSY Men’s Furnishings Uxbridge, Massachusetts Compliments of Bill Albin’s Orchestra Uxbridge, Massachusetts Bathelt Construction Co. General Contractors Industrial and Residential Construction HOPEDALE TEL. 1130 Compliments of FISHER’S PHARMACY 56 Hopedale Street, Hopedale Compliments of A. J. Knott Tool Manufacturing o Corporation MILFORD, MASS. Milford Savings Bank Incorporated 1851 236 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. BANKING HOURS Daily — 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturdays—9 A.M. to 1 P.M. A. H. Sweet Co., Inc. P. J. LAWLESS O. C. AYOTTE Registered Pharmacists 213 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. Wm. Knowlton Sons Hat Co. WEST UPTON Boule’s Super Service Telephone 435 Uxbridge, Massachusetts “Friendly Service 99 Barron - O’Rourke Furniture Co. UXBRIDGE, MASS. Warehouse and Show Rooms at James Whitin Mill North Uxbridge Tel. 135 The Blackstone Valley F. Frabotta Sons Fuel Co. FILLING STATION Coal - Coke - Fuel Oils Dealers in GULF PRODUCTS Wholesale and Retail 21 Mendon St., Uxbridge GASOLINE, NO-KNOX, KEROSENE, Telephone 112-2 FURNACE OIL, FUEL OIL, Oil Burner Sales and Service MOTOR OILS, GREASES BELVAL CAFE Rice’s Paint Store Superior Foods and Wines Paint , Hardware , and North Main Street Sporting Goods NORTH UXBRIDGE, MASS. Proprietor—Mizzy MENDON ST., UXBRIDGE Compliments of John J. Cunningham, Mgr. Life - Health - Accident Compliments of Insurance Mr. and Mrs. S. Dilibero Uxbridge, Massachusetts Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Town Hall Service Station Texaco Gas and Oil Firestone Tires - Range Oil Exide Batteries and Service Washing - Greasing Main Pearl Streets, Milford F. H. HANNAFORD SON, Props. Compliments of C. C. SHATTUCK Groceries and Provisions MENDON, MASS. Compliments of BOWEN’S BARN Compliments of Medway Mills, Inc. • WEST MEDWAY Compliments of LOWELL’S DAIRY MENDON, MASS. Compliments of IDEAL THEATER MILFORD C. R. CLARK Typewriter Service All Makes of Typewriters Sold , Rented and Repaired We Call For and Deliver Machines Tel. 6-4835 — 401 Park Avenue Tel. 5-6056 — 83 May Street WORCESTER, MASS. We reserve this space as evi¬ dence of appreciation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Class of 1946. Henry Patrick Co. Hopedale, Massachusetts Compliments of Bell Mayer Garage Studebaker Sales and Service MEDWAY, MASS. Telephone 5228 Compliments of Leo A. Newton Excavating Contractor MEDWAY, MASS. Telephone 456 Compliments of NEWTON’S GARAGE MEDWAY, MASS. Telephone 237 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Nugent MILFORD, MASS. Moroney Body Co., Inc. 305 Turnpike Road SHREWSBURY, MASS. Dial Worcester 4-5804 Compliments of Rev. Walter T. Hogan Uxbridge, Massachusetts Compliments of Francis P. Brady UXBRIDGE, MASS. Compliments of A. A. Westcott Sons Manufacturers SPINDLEVILLE Compliments of Compliments of LOUIS SAVINO Joseph Altieri, ’45 129 No. Main St., Uxbridge Painting Contractor B. J. CLANCEY TAXI TO TOWN IN A INSURANCE 204 Main St., Milford, Mass. TOWN TAXI Telephone 882 Compliments of CURLEY’S LUNCH Flannery’s Studio Quick Se rvice MILFORD, MASS. Good Food “Photographs That Please ” Telephone 218 MAIN STREET, MILFORD Compliments of Best Wishes to the Graduates Louis Fashion Shop of S. M. A. from WERBER ROSE Milford, Marlboro, Whitinsville, Store for Young Men and Woonsocket, R. I. MILFORD, MASS. Among the members of our sales force, the following graduates and undergraduates of St. Mary’s are ready to serve: GERTRUDE V. GALLAGHER, ’97 FREDERICK T. CAHILL, JR., ’28 ELIZABETH A. ROONEY, ’45 MARY LOUISE LUBY, ’46 JOHN E. MURPHY, ’46 VIRGINIA M. GRADY, ’47 BARBARA G. ROONEY, ’47 WILLIAM G. HYNES, ’49 Agency for ROYAL and CORONA Portable Typewriters Charm Beauty Salon Machineless Permanent Cold Waves Specializing in Breck’s Treatments Complete Beauty Service Telephone 2306-W Daily News Building P. Arseneault, Prop. FLOWERS Ambassadors of Sentiment Love, Friendship, of Sorrow at Departure Rejoicing at Reunion “Say It with Flowers ” Hachey’s Flower Shop Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jionzo Compliments of TED’S DINER OPPOSITE TOWN HALL Open Daily Except Sundays John and Anthony Trotta Compliments of Joseph F. Edwards Compliments of Trask’s Bicycle Shop Pighetti Bros., Prop. Compliments of IDA LEE IDEAL LUNCH Italian and American Foods Spaghetti and Ravioli Steaks and Chops 100 MAIN STREET Oppos ite Ideal Theater KOZEL’S Compliments of 44 North Main Street RAYFIELD’S INC. UPTON, MASSACHUSETTS FRAMINGHAM M. F. GREEN’S Compliments of MOORE BROTHERS 200 Main Street Monument Dealers MILFORD, MASS. MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of Frank Roy Hixon BRASS RAIL Ice Cream—Highest Quality 5 - 7 Central Street 143 South Main Street MILFORD, MASS. MILFORD, MASS. HOWARD’S MORONEY BROS. Morningside Greenhouses Meats - Groceries - Provisions FLOWERS CENTRAL SQUARE, UPTON Fancy Carnations a Specialty Established December, 1913 150 South Main St., Milford Serving the People of Upton For Over 32 Years Home National Bank “The Bank with the Chime Clock ” Compliments of COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS SAVINGS DEPARTMENTS AND ALL THE OTHER Mr. and Mrs. USUAL BANKING SERVICES J. Francis Cove 221 Main Street MILFORD, MASS. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sherman Motor Co. CADILLAC - PONTIAC RING WELCH Medway, Massachusetts Compliments of McCANN’S CAMEO THEATER Ice Cream Parlor UXBRIDGE MILFORD, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Cliquot Club The Flavor-added Ginger Ale Compliments of Varney Brothers Sand and Gravel Co. MILFORD Worcester School of Business Science 88 Front Street Dial 6-2569 Katharine F. Ward Arthur P. Ward DIRECTORS “T ie Best in Business Training ” Compliments of A. D. TANCRELL Funeral Directors NORTH UXBRIDGE Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Byrne Compliments of Sullivan Brothers GREENHOUSES SOUTH MILFORD The Red Shutter Ice Cream and Hot Dogs SOUTH MAIN STREET COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments of Matthew Sheehan BOSTON, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Compliments of the Compliments of Freshman Class Club Royal 102 Water Street Compliments of THE CHILDREN’S SHOP 242 Main St., Milford, Mass. Compliments of N. L. BONVINO Celia DiPietro’s Market Italian and American Market 325 MAIN ST. TEL. 1892 Compliments of STATE SHOE REPAIR MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of Thunderbird Cleaners and Dyers 76 MAIN ST., MILFORD Compliments of THOMPSON’S SPA MAIN STREET, UPTON MITCHELL STONE Furniture and Floor Coverings 80 MAIN ST., MILFORD Compliments of JIMMY’S TAXI Compliments of ROSENFELD’S GARAGE SPRUCE ST., MILFORD WILLIAM F. DUCHARME Reg. Pharrn. GARDELLA’S PHARMACY 70 Main St., Milford G. H. BURNS AND CO. Insurance of All Kinds MAIN ST., MILFORD Compliments of THE CROWN TO GIRL GRADUATES OF ’46 WHO’D LIKE VITAL “human interest” work For girls who are looking beyond graduation to a good-paying job that’s full of human interest,” here’s an opportunity worth investigating. The Telephone Company has several open¬ ings for girls finishing high school. Recent high school graduates who’ve become tele¬ phone girls find the work interesting; asso¬ ciates friendly; surroundings pleasant. Seniors should look into this opportunity. Training courses may be arranged so as not to interfere with studies or graduation, and can usually be given right in the home town. Sign up right away and receive pay while learning. Your teacher or vocational advisor can tell you more about work in this interesting industry. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY ]t ' OctC 7 e Ti fate Onc tcct More than a thousand year books have borne the imprint of New England’s Master Craftsmen. Many business managers and editors of year books in the school and college field have written us in appreciation of our cooperation and helpful sug¬ gestions. This, of course, has been very gratifying to us and we are looking forward to the years ahead with the same spirit of helpfulness to the business managers and editors of the future. ’ZVon.ce tesi S (t wi z Awa FORMERLY HOWARD-WESSON CO. 44 PORTLAND STREET, WORCESTER 8, MASSACHUSETTS NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST COLLEGE ENGRAVERS Compliments of The Frederic Beauty Salon 10 School St., Milford J. Allen Rice and Co. Prescription Druggist 156 Main St., Milford, Mass. L. BLAINE LIBBEY Jeweler and Silversmith DIAMONDS DIAMOND MOUNTINGS REPAIRING 225 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Compliments of MRS. JOHN C. LUBY Compliments of BERKELEY STORES Park Pharmacy GRANHOLM TROTTA GULF STATION Main and Pearl Sts., Milford, Mass. DeLUCA’S MARKET P. DeLUCA, Prop. 102 CENTRAL ST. TEL. 263 Compliments of STONE FURNITURE CO. 32 Central St., Milford, Mass. Milford’s Own Remnant Store “ Its Fabrics See Vs First” MILL END CENTER 28 Central St., Milford, Mass. Telephone 2295 Compliments of Peter’s Victory Barber Shop 134 MAIN STREET (Upstairs Over Cooper’s) Specialty — Mud Pack Massage and Olive Oil Shampoo TED’S TAXI “FOR EVERY OCCASION” Telephone 248 THEODORE ANDREOLA, Prop. Waiting Room Under Torosians Compliments of Marguerite Altieri, ’40 Compliments of THE BOSTON STORE A. E. BERTHIAUME UXBRIDGE Y. D. GIFT SHOP E. H. Christopher, Prop. Gifts - Jewelry Circulating Library GUNN’S PHARMACY The Rexall Drug Store UXBRIDGE, MASS. Uxbridge Printing Co. Printing of Every Description 6 PARK ST., UXBRIDGE Telephone 126 Compliments of A. P. CLARRIDGE Reopening of Music Studio AL DICRESCENTIS For Appointments Call 1369-R FASHION MART INC. 167-169 Main St., Milford “Exclusive But Not Expensive” Compliments of LEON ZOCCHI Paint and Hardware Compliments of THE STORK SHOP MAIN ST., MILFORD Specializing in Children’s Clothes Compliments of T. E. MORSE CO. Pittsburgh Paints and Varnishes Wallpaper MILFORD Mary DiAntonio Cloonan Instructions in Piano , Accordion , and Pianoforte Studio RING WELCH Building Tel. 783-J or 883-W Good Wishes For the Years Ahead Along with that cherished diploma for which you studied so hard, please accept the good wishes of your electric company. Good wishes for success in higher education or business life! Good wishes for your future job of helping to build a better world! Reddy Kilowatt Your Electric Servant WORCESTER SUBURBAN ELECTRIC CO. NEP SP23-16 Compliments of Fitzpatrick’s Express Moving and Trucking 70 Pine Street MILFORD, MASS. Telephone 1702 Compliments of Bowker Clothing Company For MEN and BOYS For Nearly Seventy-five Years Compliments of JOHN C. RIPLEY Building Contractor HOPEDALE Compliments of WM. H. CASEY STORE Incorporated RADIANT CLEANERS AND DYERS 148 N. Main St., Uxbridge Telephone 256-11 ELSIE’S Studio of Beauty Culture 33 CLAFLIN ST. TEL. 717 Compliments of McLELLAN’S MAIN ST., MILFORD Compliments of O’BRIEN’S OIL SERVICE Range and Fuel Oils 59 FRUIT ST. EXT. Telephone 226 Compliments of SEAGRAVE STUDIO 27 South Main Street UXBRIDGE, MASS. Compliments of UXBRIDGE DINER South Main Street, Uxbridge, Mass. F. Batchelder, Prop. Compliments of Sadie R. Scott Beauty Studio UXBRIDGE Telephone 106 Compliments of UXBRIDGE POOL ROOM Tom Trainor, Prop. Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fortier Uxbridge, Massachusetts Compliments of LYNCH’S DINER UXBRIDGE Gloria’s Beauty Shoppe Specializing in Permanents Complete Line of Beauty Culture VILLAGE STREET, MEDWAY Telephone 203 Medway Monumental Co. VILLAGE STREET, MEDWAY Telephone 101 “Expert Lettering ” Paul Trautwein Sons Range and Fuel Oils Telephone 407 Compliments of STATE BARBER SHOP Paradiso and Son Next to the State Theater MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of Milford Furniture Co. MILFORD, MASS. “Keep This Place in Mind “A Better Place Is Hard to Find ” THE CAL-RENE DINETTE Frank and Irene Callahan, Props. 16 Exchange Street, Milford Telephone 214 JEAN’S PHOTO STUDIO “We Specialize in Children’s Portraits ” 118 Main St., Milford, Mass. Rubenstein Electrical Supply Company Electrical Contractors Fluorescent Fixtures All Kinds of Electrical Appliances Repaired Compliments of COSTELLOS 152 Main St., Milford, Mass. Compliments of DR. F. A. GEOFFROY MILFORD Wearing Apparel for Men , Women and Children VIRGIE-EARL COMPANY 215-217 Main St., Milford, Mass. Compliments of TOUHEY LIQUORS MILFORD, MASS. To the Class of ’46 Charlescraft ON THE ROAD Press TO SUCCESS “Stop at Debbie’s Printers and Stationers and Refresh” 43 EXCHANGE ST. MILFORD, MASS. DEBBIE’S Luncheonette The Blackstone Potato Chip Company Wholesale and Retail BUSHWAY Blackstone, Massachusetts Telephone WOON. 582 Ice Cream Co. J. GARDELLA “Everybody Likes It 99 Wholesale FRUIT - PRODUCE Framingham, Massachusetts 1