St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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ma. 9 S P .. .1 Qi QWFS U, N 4 6' Q A ff l: S t lt li I 6' MASSRT-A JOHN FOYNES CREMMEN rrjackyyicrswishix Class President 4 Ring Committee Senior Prom Committee Football 4 Basketball 3, fCaptainJ 4 Baseball 3, 4 The essence of modesty and refinement, jack entered St. Sebastian's at the start of our Junior year. Many of his qualities had been conveyed to us in ad- vance by Bill O'I.eary whose promising prophecies were fulfilled and even sur- passed by Jack himself. Within a short time we discovered that the advent of our soft-spoken comrade was a milestone in our history. Quiet, friendly and very likeable, he soon attained a high rank in the School popularity poll, and Senior year found him elected to the office of Class President. In the field of studies his consistent effort and natural ability soon carried him to the forefront. If at times the pronouncements of the reverend instructors were not sufficiently informing, jack was quick to propound searching and enlightening questions. An evidence of his superior scholarship came when he was awarded First Honors in Inter- mediate Algebra in Junior year. Far from being a grind, the Milton Adonis finds time for an extensive but well-veiled social life and during the Summer he and his blue convertible alternate appearances between North Scituate and Brewster. No one can say, however, that his social conquests interfere in any way with his other interests. To complete his versatility, jack turns to athletics with equal success. Last Fall he was an essential cog in the grid machine and his end play reached its peak in the St. Clement's game. A gardener in the diamond sport, he snags long drives and sinking liners with facility. It was on the Basketball court, however, that jack rose to his greatest heights. No one can contest the fact that he was the key- stone of Red and Black quintets. Inspiring the team with his magnificent defen- sive play, he was adept at dropping in long ones with effortless grace. Never to be forgotten, his game-winning shot in the Cathedral contest of a year ago found the hoop from half-court and earned him the nickname Swish. On this occasion, as always, jack blushed violently at the thunderous applause. At present, jack is torn between Harvard and Holy Cross, but we have a feel- ing that the situation has more of a Purple than a Crimson tinge. Whatever his choice, we are certain that his entire future life will reflect added glory on St. Sebastian's. Z .4 if SWISH,

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fOj AN go 1 GET 2 .7 f rx, f I ff 7 24 ea 3 i C 4+ J: aiiE-Efailtiiil a UQ 1356! ,124 is JAMES EDXVARD CAULFIELD, JR. ffJim!!lPfsnugy7! Class Treasurer 4 Ring Committee Chairman Senior Prom Committee Football 2, 3, 1Co-Captainj 4 Basketball 2, 3 Athletic Association 4 For three years now, St. Sebastian's has enjoyed the company of jim Caulfield. Quiet and reserved at first, this West Roxbury booster soon became an integral part of our class and School life. Liked by every one for his sage, yet humorous re- marks, he always evinced a direct practicality and strong loyalty. With Bill Har- wood he constituted a Damon and Pythias partnership that was begun in kinder- garten days and strengthened by mutual participation in home-town and vacation escapades over which he loved to reminisce frequently. Perhaps it was in conse- quence of these that he arrived at his philosophy: Life is as easy as falling off a train. In the classroom, Snuffy was a consistent, industrious student, never one to volunteer information, he was always prepared to answer queries and often pro- posed questions in return. Latin was his strongpoint and his translations, whether prepared or from sight, were always scored superior. Senior English saw jim doubling for Lady Macbeth and giving a most creditable performance. That he had made his presence felt in our ranks was indicated by his election this year as Class Treasurer, after he had served efficiently in the role of Chairman of the Ring Committee. On the gridiron, Big jim was an important cog in our successes of recent years, for his hard charging opened many a hole and his guard play hauled down many a carrier. During his last year of service to the Red and Black, he shared the co-captaincy with his pal, Bill Harwood, and incidentally figured in one of the high points of the season. This came in the Milford game when jim inter- cepted a pass near mid-field and pounded all the way to cross the enemy goal. However, sad to say, the officials ruled that he had been assisted unduly by Paul King and the tally was not allowed. just to prove his versatility, our hero took a brief Hing at Basketball in his junior year and did a nice piece of work as a guard. As yet, jim is undecided regarding his future course of action but we can visualize it as an eminently practical one that will lead to success and at the same time provide genial contentment for the wayfarer. The best of everything, jim, and may you always strengthen the ties that bind you to the Class of 1947.

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44 I 4'1- ,ffaedlh 5 sl Q W 3 Ltr fa- 095 ARE AMERICAN CHAPS MR- GANDHI . -THESE n Meri? 12592 X Jiffy 26 ALASTAIR HAMILTON CRUICKSHANK Al - Cookie Choir 4 Indian Ambassador without portfolio to St. Sebastian's, Al did not leave Ma- hatma Gandhi's land to climb Nonautum Hill until we were beginning our Senior year. Such a late start was no obstacle to Cookie, however, for he lost no time in carving a niche for himself in our halls. Born in Scotland, our globe trotter possessed a delightful accent that enthralled us during recitations, and any dis- paraging references to our British neighbors was sure to bring an interesting re- action from him. A difference in terminology perplexed him for a while and wrung from him fervent pleas to factorize it, Father. Outside the academic set- ting, Al was even more fascinating and entertaining. In a very short time after his arrival in our midst, we were quite prepared to pose as authorities on Indian customs and affairs. Hair-raising narratives that centered around midnight Tiger hunts, a trip to rarely-visited Tibet, and the rescue of a child from the fangs of a venomous snake, kept us around the School long after the day's labors were ended. Engrossing reports on everything from burial customs to national politics led us to believe that the handsome newcomer was well qualified to put his adventures in writing. An enthusiast for athletics, the dapper, young chap soon became the Num- ber 1 Red and Black rooter at all our matches, He asked nothing better than to lead the cheers for School teams and last Winter the patrons of the Skating Club had difficulty in fathoming the mysterious cries that emanated from the Cruick- shank-led, St. Sebastian cheering section. Despite the fact that he has crossed the world, A1 still possesses a yen to conquer more lands and people. In America, his favorite ports of call are Providence, North Attleboro and, when things get a bit boring, New York. After due deliberation, our cosmopolite has decided to matriculate at Boston College. While he has not yet selected his life work, there is no one who could doubt his eventual success in whatever field of endeavor he chooses to display his talents. We, however, feel that we shall always have first claim upon his friend- ship, as he certainly has come to have upon ours.