St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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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l l w S lx M OW f XMEATX gmt , X F fl :' gal Gflglj GD if 6-ij X Cm-'X 48 QS couum, g 4 1- a QW a l li I qv s lws HAROLD McKINNEY Basketball Manager 2 Sacristan 3, 4 Choir 3, 4 WalruJ Staff 3, 4 Arrow Staff Harold is the eldest of three brothers now enrolled atop Nonantum Hill. A native of distant Roxbury, he nevertheless managed to be the first student on hand in the morning and the last to depart the scene at night. At all times solemn, serious and formal, he accentuated these qualities by an addiction to mathematically parted hair, black ties and well-guarded brief cases. Scholastically he has always been a tre- mendous worker and a top-flight student who has been rarely absent from the Honor Roll. In the dining hall too he is a thorough Workman in procuring food for thought, and while awaiting service takes the opportunity to vocalize on One Meat Ball . Between classes also his lyric mood is apt to assert itself with Donna or O God I Wish I Were An Apple Blossom . He has too a flair for the dramatic, and is always willing to give a parody on Jimmy Durante. In listening to a joke he is quite pro- found, and registers appreciation some time later with a Jerry Colonna gurgling laugh. lt was entirely in keeping with his character that he should convert the reception room into a private office for studyeufar from the madding crowd . On one occasion at least he took a firm stand with Fr. Cuffe in the matter of being pre- pared for recitation. From the point of view of activities, Harold has used his three years here to good advantage. Entirely reliable, he has fulfilled the duties of Student Sacristan as a Junior and Senior. His above mentioned harm profzmdau enriched the Choir's re- pertoire, and his literary bent won him a place on The Wfzlruf' staff and an editorial post with The Aww . While he can take or leave his sports, the tag-rush fever claimed him, and he also served as Manager of Basketball in Sophomore year. With a family tradition of Medicine guiding him, Harold has plotted his course Harvardward and plans to inherit the physician's mantle of his father. Certainly his many talents and his tremendous capacity for work point to the successful career that his fellow classmates wish for him.