St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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909 f 5 COUN + n'S 'i- 1 ' e so Q9 Ina, 23: F Q , 0' I 470 F45 ' s w JOHN R. McGOLDRICK H . vy junzor Alpine Club 2, 3, 4 Choir 3 Arrow Business Staff A slip of the tongue can often have fateful consequences, in John McGoldrick's case it won him a nick-name. According to tradition, the Auburndale lad one day made the mistake of saying Yes, Dad to Fr. Keating, whereupon the Faculty member came back with O.K., Junior and the name has clung ever since. For three years now the mild, soft-spoken, Palmolive-complexioned lad has graced our ranks and made us conscious of reindeer sweaters and army raincoats. At first we marvelled at his pencil-munching proclivity and his accuracy with erasers, but those things were forgotten in our anxiety to catch the guttural sounds he emitted while going through all sorts of facial contortions. Among our never-to-be-forgotten memories must be listed John's frantic efforts to get the sleek, green LaSalle back onto the road, after it had gone off our hill, and his desperate desire to have the damage repaired before his father returned. To his Eagle Scout achievements, he adds a bear-like appetite which makes hirn capable of dispatching double steak dinners. Speaking of dinners, Senior year allowed our hero to gratify his ambition of presiding over a table in the dining hall, a post from which not even Mul could dislodge him. john is an ardent sports fan and a loyal supporter of all St. Sebastian's activities. Like many of his classmates, he shone in the tag-rush melees, and was generally in favor of dodging trees when mounted on a pair of skis. The Track team of '43-'44 set him striding lustily over hill and dale, and in other spare moments he could be found swinging a tennis racket or shooting a basket. In parting company from us, John has decided to matriculate at Notre Dame, where he will place himself under the management of Hugh Glasheen until he has the South Bend situation well in hand. Au fe11air ,John, and be sure that we see you often.

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C UNm,, . , K fa S 013. 5 ' 'fe ln E 5 fl -mfvs 1 PQ a ll eerie' l + opp ,. ff' l xx 56 QFMASSACBQ FREDERICK McDONALD Fred Alpine Club 3, 4 Choir 3 Ring Committee Having heard of successful triumvirates in History, Fred translated his knowledge into action by forming one on Nonantum Hill. Co-partners and accomplices in this action were Tom Dunbar and Charlie Reynolds, and even a casual obsewerwould note thata flair for extra-curricular activities was the tie that bound the three together. Canters through the Blue Hills and yachting expeditions off Hull served to make the distance between Newton and Canton of little consequence. It was in September of '44 that Fred had the good sense to enroll at Saint Sebastian's, and the two years of our acquaintance with him have enabled us to bask in the charm of his calm, even- tempered disposition. On occasion, however, we have heard him resort to a vigorous protest that always took the form of: But I did it, Father . Having earned a reputa- tion for being practical, as the result of his suggestions in class meetings, Fred was chosen a member of the Class Ring Committee. In this capacity, as well as in others, he found it necessary to act as class chauffeur . At times his journeys have carried him North as far as Salem, although the explanation may be that he Was en route to visit Fr. Tom in Peabody. It is said, however, that he takes a firm stand against driving at night. The tag-rush workouts found Fred a faithful participant, and his love for the great outdoors also vented itself in membership in the Alpine Club. These activities, along with a brief flier at the Choir in his Junior year, took up the blond boy's time in our midst. The Towers on the Heights have been a magnet to Fred ever since he moved to Newton, and there he plans to pursue a course that will one day culminate in scru- tinizing tongues and noting pulses. Diagnosing his future, we see in it only the best! f l Q ULU Saqykls p w X 'Tn U55 'Ls 19:7 K . 45

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5 COU ,s . 'WFP all G 4? W l 2 53 ' - -I-.ll 2 ly5.'.a15l-15. 1: a l! ' Q af yj egb 'WASSAC-9 PAUL MCCRATH 'iPrzul Football 2, 3, 4 Hockey 2, 3, 4 CCaptainj Basketball 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Paul was first presented to an admiring public four years ago, when the Boston papers made front page copy of his arrival at a prom in a horse-drawn carriage. Arriving on the St. Sebastian scene the year following, the Belmont lad impressed us with his Bobo creations Qshirts, sweaters and coats? and the unique hiding places he devised for cigarettes and other valuables. We found him quiet, likeable, sincere and friendly, although his playful pummeling often threatened to produce stretcher cases. Because we knew that he was always on the 'phone, we could not quite understand it when he appeared at our prom with his sister. However, reliable sources report that his social life began last Summer. Paul has been an outstanding factor in our Football, Hockey and Baseball success since he joined our ranks. In moleskins he was versatile enough to be converted from the pivot post to a half-back slot where he proved our best blocking back and a vicious tackler. The Providence game saw his drive reach its greatest mo- mentum. Everytime the ice season rolled around McGrath provided his Belmont fans and the Skating Club spectators with thrills as he turned aside puck after puck from the Red and Black net. In this regard, a three year duel waxed fast and furious between Paul and Bill Roche of Malden for the title of least scored on goalie of the Catholic League. On the diamond, Belmont's pride cavorted in the outfield and toed the mound when occasion demanded. One umpire at least had a healthy re- spect for the lad's speed, for no power on earth could prevail upon him to olliciate behind the plate after one narrow escape. Paul's slugging ability in the clutch manifested itself in his first Red-Blue game when he cleared the sacks with a circuit clout. To appreciate the spirit of Our Paul , it must be realized that he gave his all to our athletic program in spite of a chronic appendix. Such intestinal fortitude, when coupled with his ability to make and keep a legion of friends, makes the fore- cast of his future success indubitable. KNOW 169' olgupifmvep' YM '? 57' ,ON X Q O f w 5 - N Il 'HI' 47