St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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cou 4 9+ 5-, 'l'-jf + ji va 5 'P 'S W-.me , ,- 1 s. E 5+ Y g MASSA305 ROBERT EDWARD MCKINNEY uAIacnirfBobu J.v. Football 1, 2 j.V. Baseball 1, 2 The well-known McKinney Family of Roxbury has sent three sons to St. Se- bastian's and Robert is their representative in our '47 group. Preceded by his brother Harold who set quite a scholastic pace on Nonantum Hill, Bob has been with us for four full years and in that time has never varied from a serious ap- proach to the business of the moment. Although his trip to Newton consumes more time each morning than that of any other classmate, he is generally the first '47 man to put in an appearance, ready for the day's work. In appearance, the Roxbury lad is on the plump side and this factor, together with his dignified man- ner, adds to the impression of a serious mien. Always carefully dressed, he has a special penchant for blue, although at times he has appeared in ensembles that rival Bill Heavey's. He asks nothing better than to be given a memory assign- ment, especially in poetry, for he enjoys the opportunity to rattle off line after line in staccato, machine-gun fashion. Despite the fact that he is the class baby in age the will not attain 16 until next Decemberj, he has a basso profundo laugh that would do credit to a man twice his age. Although he never considered himself Varsity timber in athletics, Bob has probably had more fun in informal sports at the School than any other member of our class. Fr. Keating's j.V.'s made use of him in Freshman and Sophomore years, but in the following grid seasons he joined the sideline tag-rush league and spent uproarious afternoons in the company of Dick Killion, Art Craig et al. He gave two years also to J.V. Baseball and then proceeded to espouse the softball game that waxed more popular with each afternoon of the diamond season. Off the Hill he followed the Red Sox rabidly and was the guiding genius behind a neigh- borhood nine in Roxbury. The arrival of Winter did not perturb him particularly because he hibernated in our cage, shooting baskets at the side hoops and enjoy- ing whatever spontaneous competition might arise. Like his brother Harold, Bob plans to embark upon a medical career patterned after that of his father. For this reason, Harvard beckons to him and we are sure that his steadiness and serious outlook will bring him the success he deserves both in college days and future life. GOTTA MAKE THAT mksf CAR T0 ST. 5 eaAsr1AN's iii, 39.3 -VN Q' - Ss 46' A in ,Xml 37

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WILLIAMS WOULDN'T HIT .700 IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE ff - 'J '7 -'N if 5993 0 36 00. 'Efggijbj 'e in-fvfa . s - 53 li-,ji - Q Kill ' ilvrf ' 05 RICHARD JAMES MCCARRON Richie - Mac Class Treasurer 3 junior Prom Committee Arrow Staff Football 1, 2, 3 j.V. Baseball 1, 2 Hockey 1, 2 Ever since St. Sebastian's first opened its doors in 1941, there has been a Mc- Carron on the School roster. Alumnus Charlie blazed the trail from College Road to Nonantum Hill and the junior member of the family followed two years later. Blessed with an even-tempered disposition and well-disposed towards everyone he meets, Dick has been the best of company for four years. Witty to the nth degree, his comments added sparkle to our gatherings and helped to make him one of the most popular members of the class. Scholastically, the Chestnut Hill squire pro- fessed only a mild interest in the languages, but went all out for Math and the sciences with enviable results. Loyalty to the School prompted him to support every St. Sebastian function ardently and the success of our Junior Prom was due in no small degree to his enthusiastic salesmanship. In recognition of his quali- fications for the office, he was elected Class Treasurer in our Junior year and then went on to conclude his career of co-operation by doing yeoman service on the business staff of the yearbook. Despite his many social obligations and School ac- tivities, he nevertheless found time to champion the Braves and the National League in general, although he was often hard pressed to hold his American League tormentors at bay. On and off the campus he formed a triumvirate with Ed Quirk and Dick Watson and, when Summer brought a parting from Quirkie, sailing exploits with the Belmont lad enlivened his Hull vacations. In the earlier years of his sojourn with us, Rich turned his hand to the major sports with vim and vigor. On the gridiron he was a watch charm center, will- ing to tackle twice his weight in wildcats. Even after being away from the mole- skins for an entire season, Dick stepped into the breach during a Red-Blue fray and did a superlative piece of work. Hockey and Baseball also attracted his atten- tion, and, if a Silver Skates Derby was held among the members of '47, the blond whiz would be sure to walk away with the competition. Richie lives too close to B.C.'s campus for comfort and hence it is no surprise to find him planning on attending a boarding college-more than likely, George- town. Thanks for the memories, Dick, and may we have you back in our circle often.

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1 FRANKQ 330 SAIUYOUD Be OUT 'N A wEEK l--sb 38 WEBER J Pj I , COUNTW as l E swf + -at FRANCIS XAVIER O'DONOGHUE Frank Acolyte 3, 4 Walrus Staff 3, 4 Arrow Staff Class Secretary 4 Baseball 3, 4 St. Sebastiatfs has spread its many gifts to us over a four year period, and it was not until our Sophomore year that we were presented with Frank O'Don- oghue. At first glance we recognized in him a serious-minded, conscientious stu- dent but it was only gradually that the many facets of his character were revealed. Rather taciturn by nature, the Arlington lad soon found that he was among friends and his reserve melted into a genuine friendliness that was passport enough to ad- mit him to our crew. Kindred interests in things mechanical brought about end- less discussions between F.X. and Ed Quirk as to the advantages of certain types of gasoline motors and the disadvantages of various wing spans. It was the dark room, however, that was Frank's prime delight. Number 1 shutterbug of the class, he generously put his photographic talents at the disposal of The Walrus and this year was appointed Photographic Editor of The Arrow. In this con- nection, it must be remarked that from time to time he kept his classmates on ten- terhooks, wondering whether he had taken a prize snap of them to be added tothe Rogues Gallery that he put on display periodically. As might be expected from his hobbies, the sciences were his forte and he turned in one of the best scholastic records in Chemistry and Physics. Athletically, Frank was content at first to be a potent factor in the tag-rush league and in informal Hockey jousts. His confidence in himself, however, came to the fore in the Spring of our junior year when he declared himself a candidate for a Varsity infield berth. Sad to relate, he had just won a starting nod when he broke his leg in a practice session and was lost to the team for the remainder of the season. His period of recuperation was a long and trying one, but he received great consolation from being awarded a Varsity S in recognition of the status he had attained before his injury. In the field of other sports, Golf and Ski-ing hold his interest, with civic pride he plays around at the Arlington Golf Club and with School spirit he does his slaloming with our Alpine Club. For his college course, Frank has narrowed down the competition to Boston College and Holy Cross. Whichever institution he finally decides upon will be re- ceiving a representative St. Sebastianite who will leave his mark upon his college classmates as he has upon us.