St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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.

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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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cows, L fr an' iq9fF-5'-155.15 - + i' WILLIAM EDWARD O'LEARY Big Bill Basketball 1, 2, 3 j.V. Baseball l, 2 Big Bill rates full partnership in the firm of '47, for we have had the pleasure of his company for our four years on the Hill. Back in our Freshman days he towered over his classmates and his height was responsible for the awe he cast upon us. At the present writing, most of us have achieved a similar lofty eminence, but the nickname will remain Bi1l's exclusive prerogative. It may be said that our classmate's world is bounded quite completely by St. Sebastian's, Milton and Scituate. The School holds prime place during the academic year, while the Summer colony has an edge in vacation time. Doing what comes nat- urally, Bill has a passion for hot bands and dancing, inherited no doubt from his musician father. On a ball room floor his versatility manifests itself when he changes smoothly from waltzing to rug-cutting. Not prone to hasty courses of ac- tion, the Miltonian will always be remembered in connection with his annual will I, or won't I sessions. As a Freshman he had merited promotion to the Varsity Basketball team, and each year thereafter he thrashed out the advisability of play- ing or not playing the game, the hoop world, meanwhile, tottering in the balance. With less fanfare, the same process was repeated just before the Baseball season. Other memories of Will revolve around furious wrestling matches with Bob Bullock, although the practice was discontinued when the gladiators attained the dignity of Seniors. Bill's athletic prowess has already been referred to in connection with Bas- ketball and Baseball. On the court he was an effective guard with a character- istic side-dribble all his own. On the diamond, the tall lad loved to roam the center pasture for the j.V.'s and uncork a powerful throwing arm that could al- ways find its target. As a Summer avocation, Tennis took his fancy and he did well in Tournament play. Still weighing the pros and cons of the future, Bill has yet to decide on his future course of action. As our paths separate, we wish him Godspeed and voice the hope that it may not be long until we meet again. I fx x X M is THAT AQTHUR W 5' 4, : riff ees .fy 39