St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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X J, .Q 0' il l if .MASSM-M5 CLEMENT VINCENT HORRIGAN ffVin!!-iffcleynii j.V. Football 1, 2 J.V. Baseball 1, 2 j.V. Basketball 3 Vin could be termed the Kilroy of '47. His years of service as a Coast Guard mascot at Brant Rock coupled with knowledge gleaned from old salts have made him an unquestioned authority on all departments of the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. In telling and re-telling yarns of service life and the Battle of the South Shore, his favorite expression has always been There I was, whether his knowledge of the incident was personal or only second-hand. Experience, however, has hardened him to the attractions of service life and only in moments of great crises has he seriously considered such a career. For four years, the West Roxbury lad has been regarded as one of the tops in our class, with a special talent for Math and the sciences. Although his pro- pensity for odd solutions proved a minor stumbling block for him, he was always in the van of Fr. Hannigan's Algebra and Geometry classes. Chemistry and Physics came easily to him both in theory and in practice, for his exams were always of the highest standard and he could perform the required experiments with great facility. All other subjects were regarded almost as extra-curricular activities by Vin, Latin and Greek being his greatest nemeses, while English and History were not far behind. When his denunciations of the classic tongues produced no change in the School catalogue, he settled down to work and more than managed to keep his head above water in the non-scientific fields. After class hours, Vin divided his time between the athletic field and West Roxbury. During Freshman and Sophomore years, j.V. sports held the upper hand, but more recently the home town has conquered. While he makes his headquarters in his home suburb, distances mean nothing to him-whether to Hanover or fire hydrants. The reference to hydrants recalls the fact that he is always able to maintain his poise in the face of difficult situations. Knowing his bent for things scientific, Vin has as his aim a scientific degree from M.I.T. or Catholic University. That he will attain his goal is readily con- ceded by his former classmates who were the first to acclaim his talents. n l ADMIRALS Youkg .I na WRONGAGAlNf X f X 1 .f ,Z -q W-sf 4'1 1 Q 1 I . - ' Q 6 W ! 53

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,Xi A xjf THI5 IS A 2 gseexizi. lat fl Nl! ,K bgfx PM 3 ll MQQ QQ f 52 I Swf mwqfp' 57. will e 4,5- 65 'o MAssA ll WILLIAM FRANCIS HEAVEY, JR. PPBillH Choir 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2 Senior Prom Committee Chairman j.V. Football l, 2 j.V. Baseball 1 Alpine Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Without fear of contradiction we may safely say that more color was injected into our four year sojourn at St. Sebastian's by Bill Heavey than by any other member of the Class of '47. From the day we first met him back in '43 he has been blinding us with dazzling cravats, flashy sweaters and rainbow apparel in general. It was not only on the haberdashery side that he scintillated, however, because he exuded personality in any and all circumstances. His patented laugh, which someone compared to shifting gears without putting in the clutch, and his witty observations at the precise psychological moment could dispel tension and boredom miraculously. As a raconteur of his own social adventures and con- quests he held us spellbound and enthralled, and we followed his grand affair with special interest until the bubble burst. Live wire of our cheering section at all sports events, he could be depended upon to turn up with something unusual, such as firecrackers to punctuate our scores or a siren to rally the spirits of St. Se- bastian rooters. With a multitude of outside interests, Bill has the problem of finding time to do justice to them all. A student of the piano, he appreciates both popular and classical music and he has been an enthusiastic member of the St. Sebastian Choristers. Mention of his vocal talents will always recall his command perform- ance of My Wild Irish Rose at a School Christmas party. For two summers he took courses at Tabor with Bob McGarty and became so enamored of the nautical uniform that he continued to wear it after it had grown small for him. Type- writing and flying are still other hobbies and at the present writing he is taking lessons in the latter with a view to having his own plane if he proves an apt pupil. After his experiences in the Dodge '46 and his exploits with the Alpine Brigade, traveling off the ground should not be a novelty for him. Bill's college itinerary calls for a pre-Medical course at Georgetown and grad- uate work at Harvard. Happy flying for all your days, Bill, and may you bring to your future associates the companionship and gayety that you shared with us.

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refs see.. Roses Ate Ren, THE Post SAID.. ,WTR W S24 1 ' f Qin Us 34 4 1 00- 9 V. - if a sg . Wi ff- 'Q 1375 Q' mutt' JOHN JOSEPH KEHOE, JR. rfjdckn Entrance Examination Scholarship Award Choir 2 j.V. Football 1 j.V. Basketball 1, 2, 3 Basketball Manager 4 Representing St. Patrick's School of Roxbury, john made his presence felt on Nonantum Hill even before the Class of '47 came into existence. In the scholar- ship examination held in 1943, john and his pal, Charlie McDonald, used their grammar school training to such good advantage that they were awarded full tuition for a four year course. just to make conditions ideal, Fr. Keating and Fr. Joyce acted as chauffeurs to deliver the scholar to St. Sebastian's on the stroke of nine each morning. We found john possessed of a fine sense of humor flavored by a dry wit that enlivened classroom tedium. At times his humor took the form of poetic compositions and, when he found that they were appreciated, he seemed to be able to produce an epic to mark all important-and some not so important- occasions. As a student, the Roxbury lad gladdened the hearts of his teachers with his penmanship, for his papers were beautifully written and required no magnify- ing glass to make them legible. As his favorites in the curriculum, our unofficial Poet Laureate inclined to the languages although he pursued all subjects zealously enough to have his name appear on the Honor Roll frequently during our Fresh- man year. The familiar red-covered Prose and Poetry enthralled him with Ivanhoe being a special delight. For outside interests, apart from sports, he in- creased the harmony in the choir and developed an enthusiasm for photography. Although he did not need them for conditioning purposes, John heartily en- tered upon the j.V. Football course of sprouts and it was a source of astonishment to us that they did not wear him down to the vanishing point. Basketball too attracted him during the indoor season and he pursued the hoop game for three consecutive years. In his final term, he transferred to the managerial branch of the sport and did such an efficient piece of work that he won a Varsity S. Among the souvenir memories of his Basketball career, pre-eminent place will more than likely be given to the night that he was marooned in Fr. Flanigan's car on the way home from Taunton. john's immediate plans center around Boston College, although he is not yet definite on the subject of a life work. Pull hard on the oars, john, and there will be no doubt that you will cross the line of success easily.