St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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I t X .rs Nx sa Q ., bs b 5. TJ. 22 5, 01- n- A H- 2 lf 1 - . If sin h' K 'ii'-'E J- N af xl .s 'S QQ? JOHN PATRICK BOLES uJ'P.u Acolyte 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary 3 junior Prom Committee Walrus Staff 4 Arrow Staff Football Manager 2, 3, 4 Hockey Manager 2, 3 Baseball Manager 3, 4 Undergraduate Manager of Athletics 4 Athletic Association 4 j.P. climbed aboard '47's band wagon at the beginning of our Sophomore year but his belated appearance was more than offset by the rapidity with which he became part and parcel of all Class and School activities. Making his first ap- pearances here under the aegis of his Hunnewell Hill neighbor and pal, Bob Fichtner, our new classmate soon proved that he needed no guardian. Short, dark and handsome, manifesting refined friendliness and quiet mirth on the slightest provocation, john bristles only at any attempted disparagement of his beloved Oak Square. In view of these attributes it was not surprising for us to discover the existence of a john Boles Fan Club at the weekly Hockey games. It must be re- corded, however, that he was wary of any feminine entanglements, focusing his grand passion on Lincoln Continentals, Cadillac convertibles or anything on four wheels. In the classroom and at the books, John was definitely a Trojan. Most suc- cessful in languages, he also conquered Math and the physical sciences, but his supreme delight was reserved for oratorical exhibitions that ranged from Shakes- peare to Curley. Bolesy, however, was not content with scholastic success, but threw himself whole-heartedly and unstintingly into the maelstrom of an athletic manager's existence. Fortunate enough to have been trained by the perfectionist, Hugh Glasheen, j.P. became a paragon of managerial efficiency, able to produce anything from a tackling dummy to a tangerine at the psychological moment. His services to the School did not stop there, however, he was in addition a faithful acolyte who made a perfect partner for Bob Fichtner in the service of the sanctu- ary. When The Walrus came into being, john was a natural selection for the reporting staff and in Senior year he showed his versatility once more by aiding both the literary and business staffs of The Arrow. It is with definite regret that we come to the crossroads of graduation that will separate many us from such a personable companion as John Boles. His collegiate path will take him to nearby University Heights where we wish him the same brilliant success which he attained on Nonantum Hill.

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XJ!-6 vmkx N I H53-, l X -- f .s sl THE MEN N the year of 1947, St. Sebastian's adds the names of twenty-two men to the ever-lenghthening roster of graduates who have fulfilled satisfactorily the require- ments of her training process. Their attainment of a diplo- ma is self-evident proof that they possessed the moral stam- ina to face diiiiculties and overcome them, rather than sub- mit to them. An intimate Sacramental union with Christ, the Source of all strength, has endowed them with the For- itude to live their lives in accordance with His laws. That they may use that Fortitude to merit the grace of final per- severance is the prayer of the School that sends them forth.

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3 4, P ...Psa-'g4l, ix 0'1- J .. in . 'lj il-of x.YA 6 'MASSALB ROBERT WINN BULLOCK PfBobU Acolyte 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 5 Junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee Arrow Staff j.V. Football l, 2 J.V. Baseball 1, 2 Athletic Association 4 Blond, benevolent Bob Bullock is the ideal type of St. Sebastian gentleman. Kind and considerate in every way, the Newton Centre lad exhibits a natural chivalry that speaks volumes for the home training he has received. Four years of association with him have enabled us to discover in him a genial, friendly and loyal classmate who is at all times genuine and sincere. Gifted with a ready smile that easily turned into a nervous laugh, he often became the object of idle banter when his inherent shyness caused his dimpled countenance to assume a blushing red. A class wit, one of his favorite diversions lay in recalling favorite jokes and puns. In the scholastic sphere, Bob had a high standard to carry on, for he was expected to continue the Bullock tradition of fine scholarship, set by his alumnus- brother, Myron. At his desk, the popular Newtonite always struck The Thinker pose as he gave undivided attention to the problem of the hour. By combining hard work and native intelligence, he has been eminently successful in his scholas- tic endeavors, and yet he found time to make music his hobby and develop into an erudite critic of that art. It is safe to say that St. Sebastian's has never had a more enthusiastic supporter of School activities than Bob. President of his class in junior year, he provided the spark that made functions like School Proms and Athletic Association projects definitely successful. Faithful as an acolyte for four years, he was entrusted with the responsibility of handling the business affairs of the 1947 Arrow and in that role rendered valuable assistance to Fr. Flanigan. In his earlier years as a Sebas- tianite, the younger Bullock threw himself into j.V. athletics with great enthusi- asm and carved out regular positions for himself in both Football and Baseball. The grid campaigns found him holding down an end post, while the diamond seasons saw him at the hot corner which was made hotter by blasts from the bench. Next year, Bob will start his college career close to home. In the graceful towers of Boston College he sees typified his aspirations for a cultured, Christian life, and we have the conviction that he will realize them thoroughly. To The Heights, Bob, not merely for four years, but for life! mofwvoue Even 3 Tmyou Asour X f cmusrovutrz LYNCH 7 is 1 , 1 Lx A X X X