St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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2 Q 6b -s afe 5 5, eq clhfpw 5. 45 WILLIAM MARTIN CRYAN Willie Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Hockey 3, 4 Orchestra, 4 Willie comes to St. Sebastian's every morning under the personal guidance and supervision of Father Keating. As a consequence, he arrives on time from the hill- tops of ancient Roxbury. Willie is a student of life. He loves to sit back and observe the passing show. Quiet, not easily ruffled, disturbing no one, and not willing to be disturbed, he plods his easy way through the turbulence of a mad world. He has a passion for gum, which aids and abets his ruminant qualities. A He loves sports. He has played his part in the School's athletic programs with loyalty and persistence. No game has been complete without Willie's presence and vigorous support. His courage is undoubted. On one occasion he faced, single- handed and alone, a mob which was assailing the hockey prowess of the School. But Willie's specialty is the cornet. He can double-tongue and tripleitongue with Harry-james in any competition. His upper lip is as stiff as joe Stalin's at a Christmas Service. Under a quiet exterior, Willie conceals considerable fire. When he finally directs that force at a particular objective, he will attain it, come what may. Good luck, Willie. When you finally turn on the steam, we will all be cheering for vou.

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xvxi5COUN7p',a' 'X , 1, -9? '22 + 54 5 lil I as bl! 2- 'WASSAC-Y' EDMUND JOSEPH COURTNEY ..Ed.. Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3 Class Vice-President, 4 It was only gradually that St. Sebastian's unfolded all its treasures before our eyes, and that may account for the fact that we had to wait until the opening of our sopho- more year to meet Ed Courtney. Right from the start we liked the looks of the tall, well-built, soft-spoken chap who shyly admitted that he had been born in Spring- field, and it wasn't long until he had made himself as much a part of us as any of the 'fcharter members . Ed must have been cautioned to hitch his wagon to a star, for he immediately attached himself to Murph and the two became inseparable. Saturdays found the two trudging townwards and in any debate that might arise as to the theatrical goal of their pilgrimage, the West Newton lad's logic Cor luckj was sure to prevail. Socially, Ed is a pronounced success for his flying fingers make him welcome at any party, and his skill is proof of what may be gained in six easy lessons . He has been known to turn main thoroughfares into football fields as the shades of night were falling fast, and many a time he was only too willing to sit in the rear seat of Hank's car when escort duty was in order. Ed was very much part of the sports picture here on Nonantum Hill, making varsity letters in three major sports. In moleskins he proved to bela stellar tackle who could not be kept out of a starting berth as long as injuries did not incapacitate him. On the diamond he held down the initial corner and was always ready to stride to the mound in a relief role. At the hoop game he was a fixture at guard and captained the winning Red team in his Junior year. It is Georgetown and not Uncle Sam that is beckoning to Ed as graduation nears, and at the present time he visualizes his College days as a preface to medical school. Our sincere good wishes, for the best that life can offer, go with you, Ed, for you have left us many happy memories as souvenirs of our associations with you. N DQS . ll XX ' .r 'q'. 37

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3 ' ' F ' Q 2. Elk If WIASSAC-9 FRANK MICHAEL DERMODY Frank Football 4 Basketball 3, 4 Tennis 3 Frank arrives every day from Needham at eight o'clock, neither before nor after. That is Frank. Steady, quiet, dependable and good. He came to the School in our Iunior year, transferring from Needham High. His coming was as quiet as his staying. Frank is a good student. He has had the pleasure of tutoring for two years in Latin and French with Father Mclnnis. As a consequence, he has not put on any weight since he came to us. Unlike most of us, he has had the good sense to fall in with the bucolic ideals of Cicero. Needham's fields have felt the force and insistency 1' of the Dermody plow during many summers. X X f As the years at St. Sebastian's come to an end, there remains one unfinished argu- nent, long carried on between Dermody and Leon Kelley: Which came first, Need- 7' ham or Wellesley? . L YN Frank is a fine, dependable fellow. He will wear well wherever he goes. For a l long pull, bind your soul with hoops of steel to Frank Dermody. X K' 4' 7 , W 215' wg ll 39