St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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A0 Zxfj nj, W. ,ggi A 5- 5' , A 4- y r .- 'S !MlE3fMi ll - M r: ' xx ki .ff -sax , ai, I xy 5 1 RICHARD LEONARD SHEA Dick 4-. ,xy I 50 -ln- Football 3, 4 Student Council President 4 ' I Arrow Photographic Editor 4 ! We hereby present a member of the class who deserves to be catalogued as a triple threat . He is, in short, a scholar, a diplomat and a sportsman. The proof of his academic prowess is evidenced by his repeated presence in the select circle of the honor roll. The Churchillian touch in his make-up must have been clearly mani- fested in his two years with us, for his senior year saw him elevated to the presi- dency ofthe Student Council, a r6le that demands a maximum of tact and a minimum of error. The Sportsman note has been added as the result of his yachting exploits in the Charles River Basin and Megansett Bayg in this regard he has thus far escaped the submarine fate of his brother Bob. If it were possible to reach Hopedale by the water route Dick would find a way, but, up to the time of our going to press, the long portages involved have deterred him. If style shows were held for masculine competitors, the Sargent Street lad would win them all, since he is undoubtedly our model of sartorial elegance. As chief among his hobbies, photography absorbs much of his free time, and hence it was only natural that he should be chosen photographic editor of The Arrow . Dick's athletic achievements are confined to the virile feats of the football field and the equally virile pursuit of the squash ball. On the gridiron the Newton boy was a dependable lineman who saw plenty of service and was a Welcome addition to the squad, since in earlier years he had caused us plenty of discomfort while wearing the moleskins of Sacred Heart. At the indoor game Dick is a rabid enthusiast who has improved steadily and is now a highly respected candidate for the title of school champion. However, even that glory will leave him restless, for his ultimate am- bition is to defeat Fr. Flanigan. Dick is in no immediate danger of hearing from his draft board for some time, hence his plans for a career in the business world may have no temporary interruption. With his suave poise and justified self-confidence he-should have no trouble in reaching the pinnacle. That's our wish, Dick,-au revoir!

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XSQSCOIWIPP 4 af:- H . +54 ' Qu H T ra.. at + 5-MN 1 ' 'T ll MAssA0l' JAMES THOMAS SCULLY jim - Stull Football 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 3 V Basketball 1 1 St. Sebastian's was only functioning three days as an educational gold-mine when the good news travelled southeast to Newton Centre and came to the ears of Jim Scully. A born opportunist, he was quick to hit the gold rush trail and cast his fortunes with the pioneers of '4l. His new comrades were quick to make an impres- sion upon him Cliterallyj, and the good nature he demonstrated on his initial ap- pearance on the hill, won him immediate acceptance and he was in . Our first impressions of him were justified as time went on and we were made the beneficiaries of his twinkling eyes, infectious grin and Gaelic wit. Any melancholy brought upon us by announcements of exams or assignments of major importance, would be quickly dispelled by Scull's ability to find a silver lining lurking in the clouds. When Dick Shea joined our ranks, the two Newton lads instituted a Damon and Pythias relationship which remained unbroken despite furious interludes on the squash courts. jim was handicapped in athletic competition by a lack of weight which no number of second helpings was able to remedy. However, his dogged persistence and ardent enthusiasm surmounted that barrier and made him a fancy fielding second baseman and a sure-fingered end. However, when the finger on the Wall began to trace a service career for the budding athlete, he sensibly put aside the prospects of athletic glory to pursue an accelerated scholastic program that would win him a diploma. His efforts were successful and the parchment had scarcely been placed in his hand when he became the second member of his family to don the Navy blue. Since that time he has trodden the well-worn path to Sampson and Great Lakes, our thoughts and well Wishes accompanying him and looking forward to the day when he takes his place again in our circle. NONANTUM H ILL. 'Ill

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. , y , in H Mi Jgfimsjf Z4 'Q Qnlk-F' -A 4 cya, 4ussM'-V' JAMES LOWELL WILES '-J 'jacquef' Football Manager 4 Baseball 3 Basketball Manager 4 Student Council 4 In the short space of its four-year existence St. Sebastian's has become a magnet attracting students ofproven mettlefrom nearly all the surrounding towns. Waltham's contribution to the class of 1945 is quiet, soft-spoken jimmy Wiles. The opening class of our Junior year found Jacques in our midst, and only a brief space of time was required to discover the talents and the assets that he had brought to out treasure chest. A good student who was always on the ball and a good sport who was always in with the crowd , our new classmate soon became popular with both Faculty and students alike. We have yet to see the day on which a frown crossed Jimmy's face, on the contrary the photographic album of our memory portrays him in serious mien, but ever ready to break into a warm and friendly grin. We found him to be possessed of an excellent sense of humor which was sharpened daily on the whetstone of his little brother's exploits. This enfant terrible certainly equalled, if he did not surpass, the daring qualities of O'Henry's Red Chief , and we eagerly awaited jim's rehearsal of a new chapter in the young desperado's career. Jacques always evinced a keen interest in all fields of sport, and Boston's major athletic events always found him in attendance. As a personal participant baseball was his choice, and in his first year with us he won a regular position in the infield. Hardly a game went by without the versatile lad contributing a fielding gem that elicited the admiration of both friend and foe. Football and basketball attracted his interest also, but in a managerial capacity, and in this role he displayed an efficiency and intuition that left nothing to be desired. Jim is watching the mail these days and not without good reason for he is expect- ing greetings from the President . However, beyond the nightmare of war he has his dream castles located on University Heights. In war and in peace he has our fond regard and sincere wishes for a happy landing on the hilltop of success! 's 1 Z L' -, 5 0 D .fi X