St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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.

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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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3 af:- -cm. 1 l fl 9, matt' 47lv '+sl lg U JOHN Joslsvu ELLARD, JR. nlohnnyn Football 1, 2, iCaptainJ 3, 4 Football Plaque 4 Hockey 1, 2, 5 Basketball 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Athletic Association 4 Best all-round athlete in the Class of '47, John Ellard is also one of its most popular members. Quiet and mild-mannered, he possesses the knack of making and keeping a host of friends. Hailing from Belmont, he keeps a close eye on the home town's athletic teams and was in seventh heaven some years ago when he played on a St. Sebastian team that defeated a Belmont High sextet. Slow to an- swer in his own defense, he often shouldered the blame for pranks committed by gayer classmates. In recitations he affected a basso profundo that was startling at first, and he also developed a diplomatic approach in his replies when not too sure of his footing. Off the campus he shows partiality for drug stores, public skating sessions and boogie-woogie. John has played a versatile role in all Red and Black major sports. Football claimed him first as an end whose speed and pass-snaring ability constituted a real threat. Later he was converted to a shifty half-back who reeled off a 78-yard run in the Cambridge Latin game and took over the punting responsibilities. After his third nomination as a Blue captain, he finally succeeded in earning plaque im- mortality last Fall when his gridders took a 14-6 decision from Joe Ford's Reds. A rabid Bruins fan, his ice play was an important factor in our Hockey success. School rooters will long remember his magnificent play in the St. Clement's tie game that ended the 1945-6 season. With the Red and Black pressing the Somer- ville net-minder on all sides, john's work in keeping the disc inside the enemy blue line was what one newspaperman called the finest exhibition I have ever seen in schoolboy Hockey. Out of ice action in his last year, the Belmont Hyer jumped into hoop competition and proved a valuable reserve in the back court. On the diamond he has seen action behind the bat, at the hot corner and in the garden. A long ball hitter, he led the Arrows in batting for the greater part of the l946 season and was at his best when the chips were down. It is with the consciousness that we shall not be privileged to meet many like him in life, that we part from genuine john Ellard. Au revoir, John, memories of St. Sebastian days will always bring you into mind. wmcn one fi wu.LlusE li COACH Q pl 27