St Marys High School - Sancta Maria Yearbook (Lynn, MA)

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Lawrence Elmfortla Hall 113 JEFFERSON STREET LYNN Perhaps you recognrze the prcture here besrde this autobrographlcal sketch but rn case you are unmfo med on thrs subject I shall enlrghten you The Hrst erght years of my schooling were recerved at Saint joseph Instrtute rn preparatron for my entrance mto Sarnt Mary 5 Naturally the first stage here was marked predommantly bj my efforts at adapting myself to a new chool for I felt lrke every other freshman lost I trred out for the basket ball team and luckily was gn en a berth The greatest thrill I ever experr enced came rn my semor year when we won the champnonshrp and played rn the New England Catholic Tournament rn the Boston Arena My hap prest year lrkewrse was that spent wrth my semor comrades rn Room Snx As I proceed nova to go mto the world on my own I hope to lrve up to the pnncrples mstnlled m me by my devoted parents and teachers Kevin amer Hanlon 18 HAYDILN ROAD SAUGUS I was born on Thanksgrvmg Day seventeen years ago and shortly after ward was chrrstened Kevrn ames For erght years I attended a publlc school rn a town where they produce a great football team The Saugus Sachems For tvso defimte reasons my parents then decrded upon Sarnt Mary s for me It was their desxre that I become well armed rn every way so that I would not have to flee to the mountarns as Sarnt Kevin drd Therefore I entered our beloved school as the ball carrner from Saugus I will admlt that I fumbled a few times but wlth the help of the kmd Srsters and wrth encouragement from my parents I have made a touch down I wnsh to thank Sarnt Mary s and everythrng rt represents for four of the happrest years of my lrfe Vincent Artlour Helnnan 286 EASTERN AVENUE LYNN Intendrng to break Salnt Mary s scholastxc and athletrc records I stepped wrthrn her halls Needless to say I accomplrshed nerther Though I had lnked Saint Mary s very much I left after two years to go to school on the Hudson One of the most enjoyable opportumtres that I had whrle here was seerng the muncxble Natronal Champrons play at West Pomt I also l'ad the good fortune to meet Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davrs At the close of thrs year Lady Luck left me for a whrle mrsfortune crossed my path and I was unable to stay here any longer Upon my return to Lynn I entered Sarnt Mary s agam to contmue the developmg of my rntellect by studymg hard and taking part rn school actlvrtres Luke my flrst two my last year here was profltable and enjoyable The Srsters are great and thc fellows regular For the fine Cathollc background that arms me for what es er rs ahead I speak 1 heartfelt word of gratrtude to all concerned f21 1 1 I , . . . . . , ' ' 1 ' v st ' - - ' - - , . , V . v 1 - V . . 3 . ,- Y , . - 1- v J H - - - 1- 1, - - - v ' v , . . . ' 9 V . . . , . 1 1 7 ' . . , . . ' 1 . ' x . r . , . . 7 . , . Q Y Y .1 n - x . L , 1 ' 3 . , . . . . ' x . . I ' 3 Y . 7 . , 1 4 .

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Hefslaert Arthur Gardner k , , 2 ATKINSON STREET, LYNN If I had Alladin's lamp and the spell that went with it, my first wish would be to live again the days that I spent at Saint Mary's. I would want to sit once more in Room Seven and gaze around and see my classmates Among these a certain hockey captain, Mr. Zero, stands foremost in my mind. I would also like to wear again the Blue and Gold, and dart across the ice of the Skating Club and hear jack Warry, the greatest little man- ager and cheering section in the league, supporting us with his special cheers. I would like to don the spiked shoes and step anew onto the dia- mond for my Alma Mater. Yes, these days are gone, gone forever, never to return, but they will never die in my memory. And so, it is with a tear in my eye, that I express to the Sisters, Father Day, and my parents, my undying gratitude for their efforts with all of us. DamelFm1zcz.r Gemjl r 25 ARBIILIA STRFET SALEM Fortunately I have for my enjoyment lovely recollections of happy days spent with my splendid classmates Without these good pals I would often have become discouraged and dismayed Indeed nice friendships and pleas ant memories are inseparable from thought of life at Saint Mary s With intermittent stabs at Latin mathematics and the rest I vanquished round after round the obstacles of a classical course As the periods of my education ticked slowly onward I was reminded of a boxing match I knew that I must really try hard And so I did On this account I did not participate in school sports Nothing could interfere with my boxing away might and mam at the arts presented for conquest Consequently mine is now the role of a fearless graduate I step forth to pit my wits against al' that the battle of life presents Georgefobn Gunnlizg 48 SOUTHSIDE AVFNUE LYNN Until September of 1945 my life had been quite ordinary but fortunately I chose at this point to ,om the ranks ot Saint Mary s Now I am pleased to call myself a member of this graduating class of fine young men Pre nous to my taking this memorable step I had attended Classical High School where I made my letter in baseball and football and exen passed all my subjects From my earliest days I took an actne interest in sport and had in fact begun to consider myself quite an athlete I was 1lw'lys stopped cold in these speculations howcver by the ironical sallies of my eight brothers and slstcrs I hopc that this year I have dlsproxed their hastily formed impressions of my athletic prowess I write this with the highest regard for their opinions and earnestly thank them for their erst while criticism I am also grateful to the Sisters and the boys for making life here at Saint Mary s so happy tw 'X . . . , I D . . , 9 1 . . . . . . . . , . ' 7 5 1 9 , . . , . V . . . , .. -. ,v,,.,..,,.,,, . 4 ' I' - 1 s . . . . . . , f 4 7 Y - K Y ., a, Q V. '. . I , , 1 , , 1 a ' f ' , 1 V ' , 4 . . . . . , . . . ' ' ' , S ' , TH v s - . I 4 .av my -f - . - . f , A gn ' . U . . . . . . t Y ' rl K, 1131. I as . . . . ' ' Lita l W7 MQ. ' Y , . ' - H51-aa I ft, an ' ' Q ' 7? , ,, V 3' 'Qi ' V . .. .E Y '. ,L IH: . , WY. l i. . 4 K . ,114 b Lg W ' - ' ' re 2' . 's'1,Mf

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.lfllllllf A1lfb0797 Hzckty 9 ASPEN STREET, LYNN With the words of the wiseman- Smile and the world smiles with you, ringing in my ears, I left the seclusion of my home to begin school. In almost no time, my good teachers were aware that they had to contend with a very unusual boy, and as a result my parents made many an obliga- tory trip to school. Nevertheless, the time soon arrived when I was to be graduated from Saint Patrick's Grammar School and pass on in search ot high honors at Saint Mary s Boys High My Erst two years were passed in talm serenity but the latter part of my stay was marred by many a scare particularly when report cards made their appearance It is time now for me to leave this scene of a very happy four year stay I go fully aware that because of the efforts of my deyoted parents and the wonderful Sisters l am prepared to mcet life with a smile with confidence and determination 19 CHASE STRl'l:T LYNIN If you viere in the habit of visiting Connery Gymnasium when the Blue and Gold of Saint Mary s was performing your eyes would have rested on a familiar landmark in the person of Charles I-Ioen Manager The three years that I have enjoyed this honor have unquestionably been the happiest in my life Whether I was on the court on the dance floor or in the class room my heart was always with Saint Mary s Even when I had a bad day in my scholastic studies or a run in with one of the teachers I was enyoying life I really love all that goes to make up Saint Marys but especially the Sisters and the fellows These fine teachers have done muci to make the rungs on my ladder of life golden May I never forget them' My parents have also contributed without reserve to this golden climb That I shall always be grateful is my fervent wish Rzcbam' N011 fame! 6 1 NASON ROAD SWAMPSCOTT Pushing aside the trig and physics that cluttered up my desk and saying a prayer for perseverance I began my autobiography once more Again this attempt seemed futile and probably bound for the waste basket I-Iow can the trials and joys of years be put into a few paragraphs? I queried After having found the rate of acceleration in physics and the log tan in trig a simple question like the above should hold no fears for me yet my mind was blank linally with a timely suggestion from my mother as to .1 start I began to vsrite As evcnts like my entrance as a sophomore my nearly destroying the laboratory when a yunior and my happy existence as a senior flooded my mind I potted them dovsn but recollections of yoys camc so fast that they could nuer be recorded in such a short space Somcvx hat disappointed then I submit this feeble attempt at .1 masterpiece L22 Y . . , . . s a r . I r n . , , . ' 9 r . , V . 4 1 ' a 1 ' - - 1 .. , . -y - - - U - .I - v a . . . . , ' s . I 7 . h . Y . . Q . r 9 ' s , . . . H , . V . I . , 4 ,, . a , a .I . , a 1 7 f - . , - , . , . y ,, y . , . , ' ' '. t y N I ' v , - ' . ' - - v v a 1 . v s ' .