St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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,ZX FATHER. .YOQ DIDN T DOT Q Tue 1 f l I 7lvnx 5? ' 2'-:Q A : - yi-,A cw' 5 L I BE41, 'J , ' J' . 'af 1 it l 1 if Q Massaf-V JOHN WALTER MCAULIFFE UMM!! Acolyte 4 Choir 4 Alpine Club 4 No record of our St. Sebastian days would be complete without a sketch of John McAuliffe. While not a full-fledged member of the Class of '47, he spent Senior year with us, not as a candidate for a diploma, but as a zealous scholar de- sirous of refreshing fundamental concepts before embarking on a college career. Brother of Eugene, well-known' junior, our Malden guest came to us with an ad- mirable Navy record behind him. In the service, John's musical talent was made use of to the extent that he was given the direction of a Navy choir, and on the Hill here he has been a valuable addition to the Choristers, serving also as student organist and thereby relieving Fr. Keating occasionally. In the classroom, the languages are his favorites and he has forged to the front in Latin particularly. His recitations were always thoroughly prepared and he rattled off correct answers with the rapidity of a machine gun. His approach to studies in general was that of the perfectionist, for slight mistakes perturbed him. While music occupied most of his hobby time, Tennis is his favorite sport and he is looking forward to getting out with the Red and Black racqueteers this Spring. john at first toyed with the idea of going to England for his college work, but since then he has renounced this intention in favor of Holy Cross. After our year-long survey of his ability and workmanship, we have no hesitation in pre- dicting his success. Smooth sailing, John, and may we often have the opportunity to welcome you back to the port of St. Sebastian's.

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4 afa- s if RICHARD KmvAN WATSON nick Football 4 Basketball 4 Baseball 3, 4 Dick shipped aboard '47's vessel just as we were getting up steam for our junior cruise. Although he appeared rather quiet and reserved at first sight, closer scrutiny revealed a dry wit and a world of personality. In class and out, his ready humor served to brighten dull hours and raise gloomy spirits, for no one could spot a laughable incongruity quicker than Dick. Hailing from Belmont, he was introduced to the beauties of other suburbs by Dick McCarron and Ed Quirk. In this connection, history will record the fact that, when the trio and their dates motored to a destination, Richard always took the wheel-due, no doubt, to his superior driving skill. Along scholastic lines, Math and the Sciences were his meat and his erudite comments and answers at times seemed nothing short of miracu- lous. Lab was one of his favorite periods, for he took delight in performing ex- periments and helping others with their problems. The day that he found even our reverend instructor in error represented a signal victory for the common man, and it was no surprise to us when he emerged with First Honors in Chemistry. just to give an extremely practical touch to his accomplishments, he has exhibited such a minute knowledge of cars and other mechanical devices that in this respect he yielded only to Ed Quirk's superiority. In the athletic side of the picture, Dick needed no urging to become a three- sport figure. The Football season revealed him as a talented punter and capable back until he moved to the cage floor and assumed a guard's responsibilities in the hoop game. During the Baseball campaign he donned mask and protector to give us depth in the catching department. Apart from these School activities, he still found time for riding and yachting. In the former pastime he was a respect- ed horseman, even though he did mire one of Charlie Reynolds' horses in the Can- ton mud, and in the latter he was conceded to be the best sailor in the class, achiev- ing the captaincy of the Hull junior Crew. Logically enough, Dick plans to find a place for himself in tomorrow's world of Science where, we feel, his success is a foregone conclusion. Smooth sailing, skipper, and rest assured of a hearty welcome whenever you return to '47's an- chorage. TELLMR EINSTEIN F f'N Heli HAliE ro wmr ' 3 5-.gg 1-Q K 1 k WN 'N

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. in ff J- I 5 H lvl 1 I ll? 4 ROBERT JAMES MCNABB rrBob,n rrMacf: Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hockey 2 Baseball 2, 3 Athletic Association 4 It was with deep regret that we learned that the West Roxbury Thin Man would not be numbered among the graduates of the Class of '47. After almost three years of close association with us, a succession of illnesses and a protracted convalescence prevented the Mr. Baseball of St. Sebastian's from completing his final year in our company. However, he was so integral a part of our Nonantum Hill life that no record of our prep school days would be complete unless it in- cluded a tribute to him. Son of a prominent Police official and one of eleven children, Bob joined our Sophomore group without any fanfare and proceeded to entrench himself solidly by his friendly disposition and ready sense of humor. Not obsessed with a pas- sion for languages, Mac inclined toward the scientific subjects and at times achieved enviable marks. Had he been allowed to do so, he would have spent lec- ture periods reclining on his shoulder blades. His pet aversion is for neckties and on Fridays he makes financial preparations for his social activities of the week-end. Even as a Sophomore, Bob attracted the attention of Major League scouts by his mound feats. In his debut as a St. Sebastian hurler, he turned in a no-hit per- formance that blanked Browne and Nichols, 15-0. just to prove that this was no accident, he duplicated the trick against Middlesex as a junior. Fifteen years old when he first donned the Red and Black, he has suffered but one defeat in our dia- mond spangles and that came when a third strike, that would have retired the side, developed into a passed ball. Perhaps his most signal victory was scored in 1946 over Phillips Exeter, a 5-4 thriller that ended with Bob fanning the last man with the bases loaded. Strikeouts are a specialty with him and his prowess in this re- gard has earned him countless mentions on Bump Hadley's programs. As a sec- ondary interest, Mac turns to Basketball and paces the Arrow quintet with his eagle-eye sharpshooting that has given him the School record for the most points scored in a single game. While we are being parted from Bob by graduation, we shall always consider him a full-fledged member of '47. Best of luck, Mac, and may you bring even greater renown to St. Sebastian's next year. BROOK'-YN YAWKEY siqyg wigs. IDOVE 'NAME V003 0 . F twwovn uxs 'GURE T0 PLAY Fon X THE cAnD5? N l x N 0 ' I N. 1' 45