St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1948 volume:

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SEBASTIAN'S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Per pale gules and sable, above a trimount in base Or, an open book argent edged and clasped Or with an inscription thereon:- Semen Est Sanguis Christi- anorum fThe Blood of Christians is the Seed-Tertullianj, in fess two crosses flory Or, on a chief dovetailed Or, two palm branches vert, super-imposed on two arrows pointing upwards gules, both in saltire. The tinctures gules and sable fred and blackj are the school colors. The arrows fredj and palm branches fgreenj are symbolic of the martyrdom of St. Sebastian, The open book, symbolic of the school, is a frequent charge on academic shields. From the arms of the Archdiocese of Boston are derived the crosses and trimount. For difference two crosses are shown. Behind the shield on a silver background, is a laurel wreath also of silver. Encircling the shield and background is a band of red edged with gold which bears the legend: St, Sebastian's Country Day School, Newton, Massachusetts. if Wmwww X M , .. W. S Nm COU 3 S off, 9 7 14 E If 4 Hf. ly f ,0 'M 5c grabuag ng Class SLSQ basiiatfs Counirgflaysclnool presents Q Z,- -.11 1 if 2 Q 742 RRCDII5 f S - 1 Z . N. A t A ftlti ,. th-A. f 'WIN 000 AJ His Extellemy Arrhhizhnp Glnahing PM-,,, ...fX,c,'Q-ef-N ,f4, ,Q D appropriately reserve the foremost place for His Excellency, Archbishop Cushing, who is the A A actual head and gracious patron of the School. For many of us, the first meeting with him came on the occasion of our reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation when his stately bearing and paternal sollicitude made an indelible im- pression upon us. A few years later, as St. Sebastian Freshmen, we revelled in the universal acclaim that greeted his appoint- ment as Archbishop of Boston and we recall vividly the Mass of Thanksgiving offered by the Headmaster in the School chapel. How proud we were to learn shortly thereafter that His Excellency had met with the Faculty and expressed his deep interest in St. Sebastian's welfare and progress. How delighted our parents were when the Archbishop personally greeted them as his guests at the Annual Graduation Exercises over which he graciously presided. The theme of the 1948 ARROW is Loyalty and we wish to take this opportunity to pledge our unfailing loyalty to W N .sf X i X 13 irlistfl- 'L ga ll fi , Ax' UTCOGN TTE I U --e. egg 1 , -A ,, t I x wi 1 X T ,rl-Qi N this record of our days at St. Sebastian's, we ' , ' .qllh 1 ix HW .fjifr M - I,,' .1 rf l, 'J ff, l 0. - .Iv H- . C ., . . I .J . W J ill IN ' KN .7 v 1 J K . 6-ff Archbishop Cushing as our Spiritual Father. Loyalty to Christ and His ideals has been best exemplified for us by an unselfish episcopate that has produced so much for the glory of God and the good of souls. Loyalty to the best educational traditions of the Church has made St. Sebastian's prosper under His Excellency's patronage. Loyalty to Christ, loyalty to our Arch- bishop and loyalty to St. Sebastian's will confer a grandeur on our lives and cause our names to be written in the Book of Life. ...ii ', 9 f3 ?J. 5-x.9f 'Yu sA QNw.f -I 5 1- I 5. 1 ffffgq E1 , fllfffllf 5 9 yffgff rfb e ut uh 0 n sg y The Fourth Graduating Class of St. Sebastian's Country Day School wishes to extend its sincere congratulations to Most Reverend John Wright, D. D., on his elevation to the Episcopacy and his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Boston. Since its foundation, our School has been most fortunate in having the beneficent interest of His Excellency and we have been privileged to hear him address the St. Sebastian family on many occasions. In his charge to the School's graduates at the First Alumni Communion Breakfast, Bishop Wright stressed the importance of Loyalty to our Faith, our Traditions and our School. Now, as we enter the ranks of the St. Sebastian Alumni, we pledge an unswerving allegiance to this three-fold ideal and in token of this dedication of ourselves we in turn dedicate the 1948 ARROW to His Excellency. That God may grant our new Bishop a long and fruitful Episcopate, that the fullness of his Priesthood may redound to the greater Honor and Glory of God, that the impact of his eloquence may be felt in ever-widening circles is the filial prayer of the students of St. Sebastian's. COUNIM, Q W +54 gl A .- + 2 t f 1 S 'mssmx -l7I n W V by 'Ryu 152 Cf A man in illvmrmher N our four years at St Sebastran s we have been prrvr J leged to recerve our preparatron for College at the hands of a great educator Monsrgnor McInn1s Brrng mg wrth hrm the frurts of fifteen years experrence as a professor at St ohn s Semrnary he lard the cornerstone of an educational 1dea1 when St Sebastrans Country Day School opened rn the Fall of 1941 To hrs mmd the old classrcal forms st1ll retaxned thexr valrdlty make them the base of the new schools currxculum In recognrtron of the fact that most of the worlds rlls have been caused by extreme rn dlvrdualrsm he 1ns1sted upon a healthy respect for Authorrty as orlgrnat mg rn God and exercrsed for Hlm by the rulers of human Society Fundamental and trme tested as these concepts were they had long been lost sight of rn the maze of educatronal advancement The Class of 1948 IS the fourth class to be graduated by St Sebastrans and lt also brmgs the number of the School s graduates to one hundred boys That the great unrversrtres and colleges of our country have endorsed the content and trarnrng of the St Sebastran currrculum rs amply attested by the readlness wrth whrch they accept the Schools alumm Every graduate of our School has been accepted rnto College Credit under God for the success of St Sebastran s must be grven to the Headmaster who founded rt and to the devoted priests for whom he set the rdeals and standards that characterize therr work Yet whrle one may marvel at the extent of hrs accomplrshments rn such a brref span ot trme only the 1nt1m te crrcle of the Schools students can accurately reckon the hours of rnstructron the wealth of advice the depth of mterest the amount of patrence and the measure of devotron that he has lavrshed upon the boys of St Sebastian s Whatever careers we may pursue whatever heights we may scale whatever crrses we may face we know full well that rn Father McInn1s we have a man to remember. 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We have been most fortunate in having multiple opportunities to come to know them well, for our relationships with them only began in the classroom and then broadened out from that initial contact to affect practically every aspect of our lives. In the Chapel we have watched them function as our mediators with Almighty Godg in the classroom they have been our preceptors who imparted much and therefore expected muchg in the dining hall they have been the best of companions adding greatly to the enjoyment of the Noonday gatheringsg on the athletic field and court they have encouraged and developed our talents with insistence on good sportsmanship alwaysg in after-School hours they have always been available for counsel and help that was by no means limited to the academic sphereg on excursions that took us far from home they provided for us with a thoroughness and generosity that could very well rival parental care. For all these services we owe them an abiding gratitude and friendship that will keep us securely sheltered in the mantle of St. Sebastian all our days. ..l1'lI- FORMER FACULTY MEMBERS While they have passed from the St. Sebastian scene to work for the honor and glory of God in other fields, we shall not easily forget the priests who taught us at one time or another in our Prep School days. Collectively and individually they have made an impression upon our characters that time will not erase and we shall look for them often on the road of life. To them also we express our gratitude for the many hours of devoted, painstaking labor that they expended upon us. REVIEREND JAMES H. JOYCE Formerly of the lllalhezzzfllicsr and Science Dellmrlmeutx RIZVIZREND XVALTER STOCKLOSA Formerly of the Frellrla Delbrzrlmellt 4121- X REVEREND JOHN DACEY RISVEREND RUSSELL COLLINS F 'e lJf of fffff Formerly of the Latin Deparimenl Latin and Greek Deparlmeuls RIIVEREND JAMES T. COTTER REVEREND FRANCIS DESMOND Formerly of the Srienfe Department Formerly of lbe Ezzglixb Department ..l'l3I- Y REVEREND JOHN F. CUFFE Formerly of lbe REVIZRIEND DONALD G. CLIFFORD Greek and Malbemalifs Dellmrlmculs Ifnrnzerly of the Lutiu Deparlmeut REVIZREND JAMES F. REDDING REVERFND M. JOSEPH DESMOND Fnrnzerly of llw Latin Deparlmelll Formerly of llw English Department Died October -I, 194-I -1 14 1- 'GE LOYALTY St. Sebastian, the Patron of our School, was the Captain of the Praetorian Guards, the most powerful unit of the Roman army, under the Emperor Diocletian. According to tradition, the man who commanded the Praetorian Guards ruled Rome and emperors kept or lost their thrones accordingly as they kept or lost the loyalty of this influential corps. Carrying out the precept of Christ to Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's , the Soldier Saint impeccably ful- filled his military duties in Diocletian's palace and at the same time used his prestige to win new converts to the Faith, particularly public officials and even the Governor of Rome. When the persecution of Christians took on a new intensity, Sebastian was a pillar of strength for the hunted and oppressed until he himself succumbed to his double martyrdom. In preparation for the management of our own lives, we have been imbued at St. Sebastian's Country Day School with the spirit of this twofold Loyalty that guarantees the sovereign rights of God and at the same time fosters a fervent patriotism. Loyalty is our proud heritage as sons of the Soldier Saint. Loyalty will be the Palladium of our lives. Loyalty will win for us the reward of Sebastian, admission into the heavenly legions. fx ' ff is -I 15 I- THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL IDEAL AT ST. SEBASTIAN'S The Country Day School idea first found tangible expression on Nonantum Hill in Newton in 1907. At that time Mr. Shirley K. Kerns established the first Country Day School on the site now occupied by St. Sebastian's Country Day School. The plan devised by him at that time has been followed very closely in the many schools which have adopted the Country Day ideal since the Country Day School was founded. At the time, Mr. Kerns expressed the main point involved in his new venture in this way: The working plan which it is proposed to adopt is modeled on that of the best boarding schools, the intention being to give boys, as far as possible, the ad- vantages of a boarding school without separating them from their parents. This ideal has been adopted to meet the obvious requirements of a Catholic Country Day School at St. Sebastian's. At half-past eight in the morning, Mass is said in the School chapel. The boys are not required to attend this Mass, but are trained to visit the Blessed Sacrament of their own volition before classes begin. The presence of Christ in the chapel may be said to be the inspiring factor in the entire life of the School. This fact is stressed constantly, with most impressive consequences. From nine in the morning until twelve-thirty, the boys are engaged in recita- tions and study periods. At twelve-thirty the boys are served a substantial dinner. The individual tables are presided over by one of the priests of the faculty. After dinner there is a brief period of recreation. At one-thirty classes are resumed, and are continued until three. At three o'clock the various teams assemble either in the gymnasium during the winter months, or on the playing field during the milder weather. Not only does the School organize major teams, but the younger boys are carefully trained under the supervision of the members of the faculty. At four-thirty the signal is given for the end of the school day. After the boys have showered, they gradually drift down the hill toward home. We might say at once that the school is situated within easy reach of the Newton-Brighton car line, so that the boys can go back and forth daily from their homes. Once a year a Retreat is given to the students under the direction of a skilled retreat master. Every First Friday the boys attend Mass in a body, and receive Holy Communion together. The First Friday Breakfast is a pleasant feature of the School's life. One of the most important advantages of the School is the presence of the Masters after the regular classes are ended, to aid and assist the students in any of their scholastic difficulties. The spirit of cooperation between students and masters is both important and impressive. It is very necessary, because the boys must be taught the proper methods of study which will enable them to carry through their scholastic training successfully and with facility. In a word, St. Sebastian's Country Day School endeavors to give every boy a well-trained mind in a strong body, together with an all-pervading sense of his dignity and the responsibilities of Catholic manhood. This is the ideal of the School. With the blessing and help of St. Sebastian we are approximating our ideal. -l16l.. 96 UNTPP a 04 Q? fy, w a ' rg bg 1. ,Q + w were fx' . :OM p MASSA W THE RECOMPENSE OF LOYALTY In one of Shakespeare's plays the central character protests: The loyalty I owe, in doing it, pays itself . For four years we have striven to make ourselves worthy sons of St. Sebastian. In the process we have known great hap- piness and learned that virtue is its own reward. Now, at the threshold of Graduation, we are about to be recom- pensed for the labors of our Prep School years. 5 COU gal 0 59 Q.-s E+l f, .. 66 'K -P 6 ., 'Z' 'MASSAC9 fW',nkN .' tw a s ESONA CH TU V n s A Message to the Senior Class I am truly grateful for the friendly thought of me which prompted you to honor me with the dedication of your yearbook, THE ARROW. My as- sociations with Saint Sebastian's have all been happy and have given me a first-hand knowledge of the School and its student body. Both are exemplars of all that America and the Church most need for their future freedom and prosperity. This year's Senior Class will leave Saint Sebastian's in a critical year for young men. They will face problems common to all their generation, but they will do so with unique advantages which may well be the envy of others. Those advantages center about the Christian, manly character the School develops in its young men. That character finds its type in the Patron of the School, the Roman martyr Sebastian. May all his strength, his faith, his fortitude and his victory be yours! With every blessing and best wish, I am Faithfully yours I -I- 'ary Bishop qlgb COU 3 Av: I lniu sguz . Q ls 5 'Wm '- + .f, 1 x ' nA Y. 5 'WFP O in xl 5 E + 'Z 1? fw ,, 64-,Q MASSAGE THOMAS LEON BARRETTE ll ll Scholarship Award 1, 2 Walrus Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Arrow Editor Class President 2 junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee Senior Debating Society 4 Assistant Manager, All Sports 1 Assistant Manager, Baseball 2 Scorer, Basketball, Baseball 4 Swimming Club 4 f Having listened to his brother Mike extolling St. Sebastian's for two years, Tom enrolled in the Fall of '44 and lost no time in making himself an integral part of the School life. To the classroom he brought a keen and inquiring mind that seemed to relish the challenge of the classical curriculum and in no time he established a beach-head on the Honor Roll from which he rarely was dislodged. In recognition of his academic achievements, he was awarded a scholarship for his Sophomore and Junior years. Meanwhile, School activities Had also caught his fancy and he joined the athletic managerial staff to be molded painstakingly by the competent Hugh Glasheen. In this department he served most faithfully for three years until the pressure of other duties forced him to retire to literary circles in his Senior year. When The Walrus made its debut on the horizon, Tom was a natural choice for the stall and since that time he has been a faithful contributor whose work left nothing to be desired. Quite appropriately therefore in time he was chosen Editor of The Arrow and he assumed the task with characteristic enthusiasm and devo- tion. From his classmates also he received honors-membership on the all- important Junior Prom Committee and the class presidency in 1945. Although he was not a personal competitor on Red and Black teams, no school ever had a rooter more loyal than this Newtonite. Ex oilicio he attended all con- tests for three years and even after he relinquished his managerial responsibili- ties he could not resist the invitation to act as Official Scorer in Basketball and Baseball. At Football games he was sure to organize his own personal cheering section and to urge on our warriors with applause and encouragement. We hear also that he makes full use of his time when he is away from the Hill and Monday mornings always bring lively accounts of week-end activities in the com any of Bill O'Brien, Harry Field, Dom Morley and George Kelley. Furthermore, he has been known to cross the border into Wellesley and to return with eulogies of a Lux complexion. Having surveyed the collegiate world, Tom is inclined to follow Brother Mike to Georgetown, although Boston College and Harvard are not entirely eliminated from his consideration. While we regret the severing of our daily contacts with him, we are supremely confident that his business career will reap the harvest of success. -l191.. wouwrlr You THINK wav wouio LETYou srumr SANSKRIT L B -A HI h e M fttwovovsn ro 'V' CALMS AND BE W,,. ment BACK Umm' , . 1. .A--f3- C A . A F ' Q I COUNIBZ' K f' 2 3 l iglgalf-? 2 ,6 q M4ssAf-Y' JOHN JOSEPH BOYLE, JR. JACK - BULLET Class President 4 ' Class Vice-President 2 Football 2, 3, QCaptainj 4 Hockey 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 5, 4 Golf 2, 3 PersonalAthletic Award Plaque 4 The presidency of the Senior Class is an honor that is not lightly bestowed and jack Boyle has merited it in view of the character and talents he has displayed ir1 his three years with us. Gifted with the knack of blending the serious and the humorous in proper proportions, the Belmont commuter could always be relied upon to achieve honor grades in his studies and to make a lively contribution to any gathering. To hear him give vent to his characteristic gurgling laugh was an experience long to be remembered, and his ability to take it was often tested by allusions to Teddy Bear and baby-sitting. Together with Bud Greene, Bob Murgphy and Bill Gibbons, Jack was involved in Operation Atlantic last September an in the course of it was called upon to swim a half mile for aid in the dead of night. Although the whole expedition turned out to be a highly perilous one, now that it can be viewed in safe retrospect it has its humorous aspects which Jack never tires of repeating in his tipped-back chair. OH the campus, our Mr. Atlas is well known in West Roxbury, Newton and Westwood circles, making most of his visits in the vicinity of meal times. The report has reached us that he is seriously considering the marketing of Larry McAuliffe's chocolate cakes, for anything chocolate is an obsession with him. A powerful plunging back, Jack has been responsible for much of St. Sebastian's gridiron success in the last three years. Whenever vital yardage was needed, The Bullet delivered it and his prodigious passing gave us a superlative aerial attack. None of us will 'ever forget his 45 yard, game-tieing toss to Fish in the St. John's Prep game of '46, although his performance in the Cambridge Latin contest of '47 was a better display of his all-around ability. In the latter fray, he was responsible for our three touchdowns, the first by a 19 yard end jaunt, the second on a center plunge and the third via the air route with a 37 yard pass to Bob Murphy. Injured in the Hudson game and put out of action for the rest of the season, he proved himself a true captain by spurring on his mates from the sidelines. On the ice, he was an All-Catholic defenseman whose sweeping stick broke up many an attack on our goal, and on one occasion he had the distinction of racking up two goals within 20 seconds. Because of his happily-combined academic and athletic talents, the President of the Class of '48 will scale the heights of collegiate competition and reflect added glory on St. Sebastian's. Wear your laurels well, Jack, and rest assured of a vivid place in our memories of prep-school days. -I 20 1- COUN7h,a' f..F.-ieiiil. 5-Q gf g + 3 Qu. l I 'lvl ' s hoe HUGH EDWIN BRADSHAW BRAD Scholarship Award 3 Radio Representative 4 Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Representative 4 Walrus Staff 5, 4 Arrow Staff Senior Prom Committee Choir 3 French Circle 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Tennis 4 Basketball Plaque 4 For the past two years Hugh Bradshaw has been a name to conjure with at St. Sebastian's. Once he had become interested in the School through the reports of his cousin, Dick Watson, the Belmont lad decided that he had been missing some- thing and promptly joined our ranks. It did not require many meetings with Hugh for the Faculty and student body to agree that the newcomer had all the qualifica- tions necessary to make him acceptable to both groups. To his studies he brought a keen mind and a zest for learning that satisfied every teacher and made his presence on the Honor Roll a foregone conclusion. The least mistake in his work disturbed him to the extent that he never committed the same error twice, and his painstaking accuracy reaped its reward when he was awarded a scholarship for his Senior year. Anything out of the ordinary he pronounced weird , although he would never use it in the same breath with Walt Disney characters which he so realistically reproduced in his doodlings . A talented artist, he put his gifts at the service of The Walrus and The Arrow and used his skill to enhance the decorative themes of proms and banquets. In the summer time he divided himself between the Widener Library and Portsmouth, N. H., but during the School year the St. Sebastian cage could always be relied upon to lure him from his Belmont and Cambridge associations. In the realm of sports, Hugh accorded the palm of favoritism to Basketball in which he excelled. Although he won a starting berth as a junior, it was not until this last season that he blossomed forth as a star of the first magnitude. He chose the Boston Garden as the scene of his peak performance and on that court racked up 19 points to pace the Red and Black to an impressive 34-19 win over Immaculate of Revere. In the Spring, the Belmont blond toed the mound now and again and, for some strange reason, batting practice was never too popular when he was serving them up. Tennis also attracted his fancy and he wielded the racquet effectively enough to become a finalist in the Annual School Tournament. Idealist that he is, Hugh has decided to join the Crusader ranks at Holy Cross ro prepare for a journalistic career. That he will be eminently successful and add prestige to St. Sebastian's is the unanimous opinion and fervent wish of all who have treasured his friendship on Nonantum Hill. -I 21 j.- Szsooo A veAP.1s sms MR msntv BUT I wsu. HAVE TO HAvs me BASKET emi season 8 OFF 1-fd lx HE MAY as A cfooo HISTORY TEACHER xx Burn CAN BEATHIM Au uonow AT rms M . I X' il . L. . gy' SJ 49 ,.. - l M., 'K afl- wv-'H s .pe + 5 'ii QM ' SSAS-as WILLIAM HENRY BRINE, 111 ll Il 1 ll ll Walrus Staff 3 Choir 3, 4 Science Club 4 Senior Debating Society 4 Alpine Club 5, 4 In his two years in our class, Bill Brine has built up a deserved reputation for being addicted to lesson-taking. Far from being depressed by the academic chores imposed by our Faculty, the Newton blond blithely committed himself to extra- curricular instruction in Spanish, dancing, piano and ski-ing. That this all-around development would one day pay dividends was demonstrated quite recently when Bud junior made a selection in the stock market that proved to be better than the choice of a more experienced adviser. We do think, however, that in the time to come he will probably change his present conviction that it takes 330,000 a year to live comfortably. A good student in the scientific branches of learning, Bill would be tremendously pleased to learn that Latin had been outlawed. Under Fr. Harrington's tutelage, he gained immensely from membership in the Science Club and even found time to sharpen up his argumentative talents by verbal exchanges in the Debating Society. Socially Bud was rather an enigma for at times he could not even remember the name of his charming companion and yet on other occasions he could be a fascinat- ing conversationalist quite ready to discuss the vagaries of Modern Art. Although he was a backfield candidate in his Junior year, Bud much preferred to play his sports on an informal plane. His devotion to the great outdoors made him a ski-ing enthusiast and he was highly pleased to be made a member of the Ski Patrol at Brae Burn. As an Alpine Club member he made the annual trek to the North Country and on local slopes even persuaded his father to risk life and limb. Yachting and Tennis competed for his attention in the Summer time and he was the proud skipper of his own 110. To make the Winter more alatable, he was among the first to join the newly-formed Swimming Club and to take advan- tage of the weekly sessions at near-by pools. Whatever the season, he could always keep in an athletic atmosphere by stepping into his dad's shop to greet the, devotees of all sports. To prepare himself for the commercial world, Bill will matriculate either at Holy Cross or Georgetown. Smooth sailing, Bud, and may we meet you often on the cruise of life! -I 22 1- f-it 4'1- lltiityy '42 6 MASSAUA PAUL MICHAEL CAVANAGH ll ll Senior Debating Society 4 While it took Calvin Coolidge several words to decline a cpresidential nomina- tion, Paul Cavanagh would have met the same situation by a ecisive shake of the head, and without wasting a syllable. For three years the Waban citizen has been a sphinx in our midst, and the number of words he has uttered could be put on a postage stamp. This year, however, he has been sorely tried, for he sat at the Headmaster's right in the refectory and had to expend several monosyllables in the course of a meal. Although he felt no magnetic attraction for the Debating Society, his name appeared on the membership roster when the group formed, and no one in the School had to be told who it was that nominated him. Paradoxically enough, Paul is far from being morose or depressed. Any humor in the classroom strikes a responsive chord in him and he emits either a grin or a chuckle, depending upon the degree of uproariousness reached. At home he more than makes up for his taciturnity at School and sounds off with little or no provocation. By inference, at least, we have gathered that he despises Math because it alone keeps him from a permanent berth on the Honor Roll. Not given to making friends lightly, Cav pals with Dan Griffin and Bob Cochrane, and has a bowing acquaintance with the rest of his schoolmates. An informal sports participant, Paul is passionately devoted to Holy Cross, the Red Sox and the Boston Yanks. His Holy Cross scrap book dates back to the time that he was 8, but recently he has broadened the scope of his interests to the oint where he subscribes to an English newspaper to follow the fortunes of the Olgham soccer team. Vacations at Dennis on the Cape delight him no end and there he indulges his swimming prowess and matches golf strokes with more experienced players. Of late he has added ski-ing to the list of his hobbies and for some time he and Dan Griffin have been bowling with gusto. The fascination which glues him to the pages of Western stories hardly extends to Beau , the family dog, for Cav views the beast with antipathy and, from all apparent indications, the feeling is mutual. Writing comes easily to Paul and at the present time he is of a mind to make journalism his career. That golden silence may well prove to be the mint in which he will coin many a happy phrase to win literary laurels that will make us recall with pride our prep school associations at St. Sebastian's. -I 23 1- CAVANAGH SPEAKS TWO DAYS IN A ROW i 5. . is ' ' ' ' NAI: Qfiwvi lii, EXTRA! EXTRAQ . X .... gsgq X as ' X s r 3 x 5 f , E PUTYOUR LITTLE Poov' OUT SWF' N S 40- . Aww , N g 5, ejgjf-at Nxwt 'T 'MASSAC5 EDWARD RICHARD CONWAY II ll Senior Debating Society 4 Science Club 4 Alpine Club 2, 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 Two of the more memorable events of our Sophomore year were the arrival of Ed Conway and the inauguration of Jug , The first event was not the cause of the second, but, coincidentally enough, the cultural hour was instituted after the blond lad's arrival. Living in jamaica Plain was too far removed from the St. Sebastian campus to suit him, so the Conways moved to Chestnut Hill shortly after Eddie enrolled here. Quiet, carefree and lacid, he quickly found kindred spirits in .lim Malone and Harold Field who soon hecame partners in his undertakings. Ever since his earliest driving days, our hero has held the School record for minor mishaps, and the mention of john T., jr. will always evoke vivid memories for him and some of his classmates. While his father's name was an open sesame at the gates of crowded ball parks for young Mr. Conway and his friends, his sister's name was more often heard in School social circles. Having spoken of Ed as quiet, we did not mean to convey the impression that his reserved nature kept him from pursuing various avocations. Friday nights found him ready and willing to take part in business deals, although on some occasions a particularly engrossing Western story made him forego the usual gathering, at that turn of events, consternation resulted, for some participants felt that his presence was synonymous with their success. Early in life he discovered that dancing and masculinity were not mutually exclusive, the result being that he had a head- start on many of his classmates and was well known on another hill, just south of Nonantum. He had a phobia, however, on going steady and that made him most careful about playing the field. Scholastically, Ed was most vehement in his dislike for Latin, but it availed him not at all. He did enjoy the sciences and, when the Science Club was formed, he had the distinction of completing the first radio, just in time to hear the Royal Wedding. A devotee of the hickory sticks, he was an enthusiastic Alpiner and regu- larly made the trip to North Conway each February. The Tennis courts also allured him and contributed greatly to the pleasure of his Scituate vacations. With Boston College practically in his backyard, the Chestnut Hill resident sees no reason for going farther afield in search of a Business course. May you always be that close to the heights of success, Ed, and be sure to keep smiling! -j 24 I.. ou 9 af!-B f3fE'e?l ' SSACBB WILLIAM FRANCIS DeGIACOMO BILL - WlLLY Football 2, 3 J.V. Basketball 2 Ambassador from St. Peter's Parish, Dorchester, Bill has been making the long trek to Nonantum Hill for three years. Privileged to receive special tutorial assistance from the Headmaster in Latin, he showed his deep appreciation by making the Honor Roll early in his Sophomore year. In the course of the years, however, he transferred his affections from the languages to History, which he classifies now as his favorite subject. As an extra-curricular pursuit, he shared joe Deignan's interest in guttural phonetics and provided the Belmont boy with new German phrases. Possessing the knack of winning friends and influencing people, Bill has had a host of boon companions, ranging from Elmo Freda and Frank Shields to Paul King and Bob Egan. At times he focused his attention on individuals like Bob Julien and Art Dias and in one celebrated instance his devotion led him to attend a friend's obsequies. He chose this last Christmas vacation as the opportune time for a visit to New York, but unfortunately the mounds of snow obscured all points of interest except the tallest skyscrapers. As a visitor to the South Shore, the Dorchester lad has stored up many memories, not the least of which revolves around an exit from Elmo's cottage via a second floor window, when inconsiderate painters had cut off all other means of egress. Bill's only flyer into things athletic was made in Football during his Sophomore and junior years, and his big thrill came when he was inserted into the Cambridge High and Latin game of '46 to defend against the enemy's last-minute desperation passes. As a rabid sports fan, however, he qualifies as one of Notre Dame's most enthusiastic Subway Alumni, and he has always been a most vociferous member of the local chapter of the Hot Stove League. The Baseball Yankees have also evoked his interest and while he is loud in his praises of joe DiMaggio, he has yet to be convinced of the merits of the Red Sox Dom. Any other spare time that he can snatch from his books he divides between ushering at one of Boston's larger theatres and hunting, although in the latter enterprise his only trophy to date has been a cow. A Business course at one of the local colleges is the orbit in which Bill plans to move for the next four years. Keep smiling, boy, and don't lose that sense of humor for it has been the secret of many care-free days in our company. 4251- T Rs 15532 ll!! sr I mei AT THIS TIME MY G-OOD MAN YouR MOTHER IN lA IS PASSING THROUGH ST' JOSEPH MISSOURI 6 N 'NFORMATIO ni ' fu pf T ! -5 COU K we 'Uh' S 1 gf 1 is Elf '04. Xf Q5 MASSACXN ARTHUR FRANCIS DIAS, JR. ll H Science Club Secretary 4 French Circle 4 Walrus Staff 4 School begins too early in the morning for most students, but not early enough for Arthur Dias. Invariably our Newton Highlands delegate arrives in the vicinity of 8 o'c1ock, after a round-about itinerary that includes Kenmore Square. We were first introduced to him in our Sophomore year when he was publicly interviewed by Fr. Beatty on the day of his arrival, and it did not take long for Art and his well- stocked book bag to become a familiar part of the local scene. An excellent student, he soon proved outstanding in the sciences and also was awarded First Honors in French at the end of his first year. When announcement of this award was made at the Graduation Exercises of '46, the winner was not in attendance and repeated inquiries for him over the P. A. system resulted in more publicity thanwas given the graduates. Conversations with Arthur generally develop into lectures on trains. The sight of railroad ,tracks sends him into ecstacy and he reads timetables as avidly as Andy McAuliffe reads his press clippings. So trusting is he in the punctuality of the choo-choos that he sets his watch by their passings and steadfastly refuses to accept Daylight Saving Time. When his father has had occasion to stimulate him to greater scholastic accomplishments, it has always taken the form of a threat to deprive young Mr. Dias of his model trains. In his junior year, the Highlander wrote a most ingenious short story for The Pilot competition and his theme was fyou guessed itlj railroading technique. In addition to being a train spark , Art has other varied interests. The Science Club has no more enthusiastic member and at a critical moment during a lab period our hero could be relied upon to give valuable aid to Fr. Harrington. Proud of his Nash and its weather-eye, he delights also in tinkering with motor boats and model planes. Whenever the skill of an interior decorator was in demand, Art and his handy stapler made an appearance. At the School Hockey contests he was a loyal supporter of the Arrows, but an implacable critic of the Vig . His feud with Bob Egan probably reached its apex in his attempt to persuade his foe of the value of pepper. Not the least of his accomplishments, owever, is his ability to draw Paul Cavanagh into conversation. A career in dentistry is the goal Arthur has set for himself. To it he is sure to bring the skill and charm that have marked the happy days of our associations with him at St. Sebastian's. -I 26 1- 49 4'1- hgffmn V' QM! lag.. flf + sw' JOSEPH FRANCIS DEIGNAN, JR. JOE Science Club 4 Football--j.V. 1, Varsity 4 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 Alpine Club 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 4 Golf 2, 3, 4 Four years on Nonantum Hill have brought about a complete transformation in the personality of joe Deignan. Originally a shy, unsmiling lad who spoke only when it was necessary, he has developed by this time into a character , His first step in this direction was probably the adroit use of a magnifying glass to burn a fountain pen in the Freshman French class. While Physics and Math have intrigued him to the point where he asks nothing better than to lputter around the Labs, the languages stir him deeply and for some time now it as been a daily occurrence to hear him practicing gutural German. Frequent visits to the Gibbons', where he is an adopted son, have led him to regard Vin Greene as his mentor and it is to Bud that he turns for advice on alfairs of the heart. Time and again reports have reached us of strange extra-curricular activities such as rabbit-hunting by flashlight. In keeping with his country squire role, he has a fondness for horses and sulky- racing and in the turf terrain he has shown no need of a guardian. Back home in Belmont, Joe keeps the younger members of his family in their proper place, pals with his cousin joe Ford and landscapes for the Town during the Summer months. Yahabibi expresses diverse sentiments for him and he is forever using hand gestures to bolster up his statements. Some years back, joe was a trifle tardy in withdrawing his foot from under- neath a wheel of the Barrette car, but since then he has been an agile and nimble athlete. He first attracted attention as a high scoring J. V. back, but in his last two years with the Varsity he was converted into an end and in that capacity he was at his best snaring bullet passes for substantial gains. A regular member of our fast-flying icemen for two years, he was a speedy and persistent wing who was not easily dislodged from his post at the enemy's cage. In one of the Skatin Club contests he suffered a serious eye injury that threatened to be permanent ant? when he was forced to leave that ame it was noted that his facial expression was no diierent from the pained looi that he usually wore when taken out for a test in any athletic fray. As a prelude to a life work that will revolve around either Engineering or Real Estate, a course at Boston College or Catholic University is in the offing for joe. Our eyes will never tire of seeing him hove into sight and he takes with him our heartiest wishes for abundant success. -I 27 1- gp YOU MOVE ... Vu- SHOOT s .' 4 f 1 . 9 1 , If , . . -'lahwylll 0 xx, yomntvfn BE 5 KINGHEVEN FORA DAY AROUND HERE S115 9 it-gi , N , li , I . X X COUNIPPQ' 's .MA . timid 1 fi- 'I iv! q'MAssM l' ROBERT EDWARD EGAN n ll - nVIG n Science Club 4 Football-j.V. 1, Varsity 3 Hockey 1, 2, 3, fCaptainj 4g Plaque 4 J.V. Baseball 1, 2, Varsity 4 l If there has never been a dull moment in our free periods at St. Sebastian's a major portion of the credit must be given to Bob Egan. Impish and frolicsome in his early years, he evoked varying reactions from the Faculty: Fr. Keating threatened to deposit him in the wastebasket, while Fr. Beatty s onsored a Be kind to Robert week. With Fr. Stocklosa he carried on prolonged, debates and on one occasion had to resort to hanging the popular teacher in effigy. His relations with classmates were also turbulent at times: it was Egie who decreed the burial of Jules and paid insistent attention to Art Dias. To discomfit Paul King both here and at the Putterham estate was his delight, and in one instance he drew upon his gunsmith lore to cause Paul to beat a hasty retreat. In the refectory, his prodigious appetite did not add to his popularity, and for the longest time his ta lemates were at a loss to explain the presence of crusts in their pockets. His exploits at the wheel of the green Oldsmobile brought him to grips with The Law several times, the more celebrated episodes happening on the day that he received his license and on two consecutive mornings in Braintree last Summer. Nicknames for all his classmates came easily to him, the most enduring of which proved to be judge Field for Harold. Bob's appearance in Red and Black uniforms antedated his enrollment as a student of St. Sebastian's, for when the School, still in its infancy, joined the Catholic Hockey League, we were given permission to swell our meager ranks by using two Mt. Alvernia eighth-graders, one of whom was Egie . Although he had to be boosted over the boards to get on the ice that first year, since that time he has developed into one of the stars of the Catholic League and this last season he was honored with the captaincy of our sextet. The most brilliant performance he gave was against St. Clement's in the '47-'48 campaign when he scored all three goals in our 3-2 victory that gave us the First-Half crown. Always a leading scorer, he was at the same time an unselfish team player who had as many assists as goals. Besides Hockey, he played V. and Varsity Football for some time and held down the iirst sack for the diamond V.'s. At the present writing, Bob has yet to decide on the college of his choice or his future career. When his choice is made, we feel sure that in his new fields of endeavor he will win as many friends as he gained during his sojourn on Nonantum Hill. -I 28 1- COUQPQY : sg E532 3 9 Kiwi If 'T Q 5 05 HAROLD JOSEPH FIELD, JR. HARRY - JUDGE Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 VValrus Staff 1, 2 Senior Debating Society 4 School Band 4 Junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee Football-j.V. 1, Varsity 3, 4 Hockey 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 If you mentioned the name Harry on Capitol Hill, it would be taken for granted that you were referring to the President of the United States, on Nonanttun Hill, one can't be so sure for the speaker might be greeted with: Whom do you mean, Field or Truman? All of which serves to indicate how our Childe Harold has developed in the space of four years. Using to full advantage a wide grin and a contagious chuckle, the Chestnut Hill squire was a popular lad from the start. In the classroom he favored the languages to the point where he was chosen to pursue the intricacies of Greek at the feet of the Headmaster, who took a firm stand on Hair-Oil's penchant for munching tasty things like fountain pens and neckties. How easily he could forget the academic sphere was evidenced by the frequency with which he burst into song - in the shower room, on bus trips, at parties - in short, wherever an audience that was appreciative of his Al jolson renditions could be found. Most memorable, however, are his polka gallops at School promsg on one occasion, when a fall rendered his partner hors de combat, he undauntedly secured a fresh victim and finished out the dance. As host in his own home, he had no equal, for he could always be counted on to make a visit of his classmates worthwhile. Built like a Nebraska corn-husker, Harold was a natural candidate for a Foot- ball frontier and, having served his apprenticeship. with Fr. Keating's V.'s, he became an important cog in the Varsity machine. The Cambridge Latin game of '47 saw him block his first kick and thereafter he was not content unless he repeated the feat at least once each contest. Against Lawrence Central he stepped out of character temporarily to pounce like a cat upon a dangerous fumble. When the pigskin was deflated, he donned goalie pads to act as Bruce Harrigan's understudy in the nets. To round out his contribution to St. Sebastian life, he made the Tennis team and the Alpine Club. Harold is charting a Georgetown course that will lead to the medical profession as a life work. As he embarks upon it, he takes with him the respect and affection of his countless friends who may be depended upon to associate him always with the memories of St. Sebastian years. -I 29 1- l WE'D LIKE TO COMf j AGAIN TOMORROW 1 D NIGHT, HARRY 4. X T l.V , ax U Q ' 1 x v E NN A 5 ' YOU CAN MAKE rr 20 YEARS YOUR H0 IF Yousfno ME 3 T0 CHARIESTOWN Eu my pl lf wx, couumar 'X J, 1F:Esi'3'p, '2 4-tvs s s. st QF 'M a lr A ,lf Q SL. qv'MASSAc-wi JOHN FRANCIS FITZGERALD FITZIE Walrus Staff 3, 4 j.V. Football 1, 3 .I.V. Basketball 1, 2 Tennis 3 While the rest of the world is dependent upon clocks in one way or another, the Class of '48 has been fortunate enough to have a human time-telling device in john Fitzgerald's posture. The first class each day finds him flawlessly erect, but, as time marches on, he slouches progressively until, by three o'clock, he is practically recumbent. Slow spoken and given to a Stepin Fetchit gait, Jake makes up a devoted Belmont triumvirate with Frank Hennessy and Roger Vorce. Among his many talents, recognition must be given to his prodigious memory which stands him in good stead scholastically and his lively imagination that serves as a magic carpet to transport him to Charlestown. In History quizzes he brightened Fr. Keating's red pencil hours with quips and in all seriousness he offered the most original excuse for an unprepared recitation-the fact that his dog died. Musically he considers himself a much more accomplished singer than Sinatra, and, after working in a record shop, became quite convinced that he could drive Frankie from the Hit Parade. Cars excite his interest no end and he glories in demonstrating the fine points of the hydramatic drive. In sheer exhilaration he drives with the top of his convertible down on wintry nights and he will be sure to tell his grandchildren all the details of the New Haven trip with Vorce and Hennessy. Fitzie's athletic career at St. Sebastian's received an early set-back when he dis- located a shoulder in one of the first V. practices he attended. Thereafter he had to be content with winning laurels in the Finger Bowl League along the sidelines where a fine play would always extract from him2the eulogistic Gow . Besides presenting himself as a Varsity Hockey candidate, he sustained his interest in the ice game by furious contests in the Library Hockey League. Quite recently, when the first steps were taken to form a School swimming team, jake was among the first to report to Fr. Harrington. Off the campus he seeks exercise and recreation. in bowling and we have it on perfectly reliable authority that he sends the ball down the alley with all the grace of a ballet dancer. Fitz is not too optimistic about the permanency of world peace, and he is planning to matriculate at Norwich and to emerge with a commission in the event of future hostilities. Beyond that, a business partnership with his brother in the field of electrical appliances is his goal. The best of luck, John, and may you always use the lamp that will light you back to our comradeship. -I 30 I.. COUN7h,a' 5 f m +g. o s, a t 2 la fi? J dussww VINCENT LEO GREENE, JR. ll ll Football 2, 5, 4 4 Swimming Club 4 ' Master Mariner of the Class of '48, Vin catapulted the School into the head- lines of Boston newspapers last September when he undertook to sail an 18-foot catboat from Nantucket to Boston Harbor. That the trip consumed four days and in the meantime glued the St. Sebastian world to the radio, failed to rulile the nonchalance of the skipper who confessed to reporters that he didn't know every- one was worried about us . Typical as it was of his adventuresome spirit, this episode threatens to pale into one of the less exciting chapters in the saga that will one day be written about his life. Having broken his nose three times and earned the nick- name Pinocchio , he continues to drive madly, ride fiery steeds and propel himself through the air to make death-defying tackles. In the classroom however e sheathes his daring in a quiet, subdued attitude that found keen delight in the study of History and English. Social events play a prominent part in his life also, and he cuts an impressive figure in suburban circles. At Bill Gibbons' home, Vin rates as a member of the family and an ardent disciple of the outdoor life. Summer vacations convert him into a press agent for the charms of quaint Nantucket and its visitors, and, sentimentalist, that he is, he spent the wee small hours of one night searching its sandy shores for a misplaced sock that had been knitted for him by a fair friend. Vin's chief contribution to St. Sebastian athletics has been in the sphere of Football. A capable reserve lineman in his junior year, he gained valuable expe- rience that served him in good stead when he became Varsity center last Fall. In the Central Catholic game of 1946 his defensive talents manifested themselves startlingly when he cut ol? an enemy carrier who was in the clear and deposited him uncere- moniously in the lap of the Lawrence coach. This past season saw him develop into a tower of defensive strength that roamed our frontier from end to end and diagnosed the opposition's thrusts with uncanny foresight. Designated Red Captain for the annual inter-squad battle, Bud made a valiant leader, even though he was forced to bow to Bill Morrissey's Blues. ' In accordance with his policy of crossing bridges when he comes to them, Vin will make a final decision as to the college of his choice in the near future. Villanova and B. C. are the strongest contenders for his favor and to his collegiate and life work he can be relied upon to bring the sterling qualities that endeared him to the countless friends of his prep school days. -I 31 1- E sos, A MAN LOVES guv once 095 L-1 DEM BUMS WAS LUCKY T0 GET THAT SINGLE s 6 F' I Q9 0'3 5 V' 'fa +, 54 S 2 lilies U? sy MAssA0 DANIEL KALE GRIFFIN DAN - GRIFF Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Debating Society 4 j.V. Football 1, 2 j.V. Hockey 3 Baseball-- j.V. 2, 3, Varsity 4 Living only a stone's throw from St. Sebastian's, Dan is able to put in an appearance bright and early each morning, despite his interest in Club Midnight. A charter member of the Class of '48, he has consistently manifested a keen sense of humor that one would never suspect from his sober exterior. It was GriE who coined the term 'Fingerbowl League for the tag-rush group and he delights in re-casting proverbs in modern guise. All year long, Vin Greene's collar has been an irresistible temptation for Dan in the Senior classroom and he is also the reason why jack Boyle finds it hard to keep his shoes laced. At the books, he was hard- working and methodical, but they did not prevent him from indulging a passion for pulp magazines, especially the Western and sports variety. An ardent rider of hobbies, the Newton squire can laugh at Mr. Petrillo for he records his own favorite programs and tiles them away for future entertainment. Some years back, a Chemistry set almost catapulted him into Heaven prematurely, and since that time he has been content to dabble in safer mixtures like photographic developer. As a personal acquaintance of Janet Blair of the movies, Dan takes great pride in the possession of her autographed picture. p Besides these interests, Grilf is addicted to all sports, both as a player and a fan. While his physique did not warrant Varsity competition, he gave his best to the J. V.'s in Football for 2 years, and in Hockey and Baseball for 3 seasons each. The diamond attracted him to either side of the keystone sack and the ice game found him a Rock of Gi'Braltar in the nets. Off the campus, he played Baseball in the Newton playground circuit and can proudly display a clipping that testifies to a one-hitter that he pitched. At one point, when his team mates were about to ask Dan's father to coach them, Dan Junior vetoed the proposal on the ground that the new mentor might not think too highly of his talent. Tennis matches with his sister and hotly-contested bowling duels with Paul Cavanagh round out his athletic activities. Griff's next four years will be spent at a boarding college, probably Catholic University or St. Michael's, in preparation for a business venture. Keep that sense of humor, Dan, and you will be as welcome in the marts of commerce as you always were in our ranks. ,I 32 1- l QS COUN7pka ,w w Qi . E g vQf q MAssA Wx JAMES IRVING GROGAN, JR. JIM - GROGIE Baseball 3, 4 If jim had his way, he would be introduced by a flourish on the drums, for their rhythmic beating entrances him. Accomplished enough to have the Coast Guard Band employ his services, he seeks further proficiency by studying the technique of Gene Krupa. On one occasion, when the Drum King was holding forth at the Totem Pole, the Newtonite invited a young lady to attend, and then proceeded to spend the evening in rapt concentration on Mr. Krupa without a thoug t of ventur- ing on the dance floor. For the last two years his clipped, excited speech has been part and parcel of the classroom day and, although he has been a ard worker in all subjects, the sciences have always won the nod of his preference. Between periods and in recess gatherings, he was quick to join Hot Stove League discussions and to impart professional advice on the intricacies of a Windsor knot. Guttural exchanges with joe Deignan, furious tussles with Pete Pitts and periodic harassings of Andy McAuliffe enlivened his spirits, yet he regarded the snapping of his sus- penders as an indignity not to be borne. As a driver he has produced sudden chills in his passengers by having recourse to lawns. One morning, according to rumor, after his motor failed and his guests had pushed the car from Chestnut Hill to Newton Corner, an alert mechanic caused Grogie embarrassment by reminding him that no conveyance can operate on an empty gas tank. Jim's major sport at St. Sebastian's was Baseball and in his junior year he won a regular berth in the outfield. In the back of his mind he had aspirations of toeing the mound, but his lack of control prevented him from shining in that department. His batting stance and form were studiously imitative of Babe Ruth and Jim's efforts were rewarded in the Thayer game of '47 when he dpoled a terrific drive that reached the far distant Tennis courts on the Hy. In ad ition to meriting a School Baseball jacket which he is loath to doff even in mid Summer, he gains further glory on the diamond when he puts his talents at the service of the Waban Eagles. Imbued with the desire of traveling far and wide, Grogie is planning a trip to California shortly after graduation. His college preference is for Notre Dame. after which the textile industry will receive his attention. Happy landing, jim, and may the loom of happiness spin constantly for you. -I 33 I- E l rms Any or You A soon 1 couto READ? 22- C3925 -x fig-ii3X'iSxi fl ,Alf , H aft TAKE D60 - 1 Flies? I i .9 aa. -.'?af.E1?i5'h : T' Q +51 Quit, F lf Q - If 47 1 56 WUASSAC-as THOMAS JOSEPH HARTNETT, JR. TOM - STRETCH Football 5, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Hockey 3 Swimming Club 4 J.V. Baseball 2 For more than two years everyone at St. Sebastian's has had to look up to Tom Hartnett, because his 6f5 Height keeps him in the stratosphere. When the Cambridge lad first came to us early in '46, we had only a glimpse of him for he temporarily disappeared from our view to make a family trip to Kentucky. Shortly after he returned, however, we became aware of his good-natured affability and the perfect ease with which he fitted into our companionship. His love for sports attracted him at once to the Basketball and Hockey teams, and his joy knew no bounds when the School announced that it had scheduled his favorite foe, Cambridge High and Latin, in Football. Cars played an important part in Tom's life and, when his original vehicle fell apart shortly after it had been delivered to him, he came up with a gray coupe that threatens to do the same at any minute. Undoubtedly, Stretch received his greatest thrill when he arrived in New Haven for the Hopkins game and found that the local papers had built him up as a sky- scraping pass-snarer who would bear watching every minute. His hosts also regarded him as a celebrity and it was with deep disappointment that they learned that an ankle injury would prevent him from averaging a point a minute. In the Summer time, the Boston sky-line undergoes an alteration when Tom transfers himself and his St. Sebastian jacket to vacation at Green Harbor under Faculty supervision. On the gridiron, the Cantabrigian had several red letter days which will always stand out in his memory. At Cranwell his 7 points made him high scorer of the contest and against St. Clement's he put on is best exhibition of pass catching, while making a very definite impression with his blocking. In the Red-Blue fray of '46, a Boyle-Hartnett bomb was good for 55 yards, although it did not avert a Red defeat. In Basketball, Tom's size was a valuable asset and he was used effectively as a guard and a tap-man. Especially memorable was his icing of the Christopher Columbus battle with a last minute basket that broke the spirit of the invaders. A defense man in Hockey and an intielder on the diamond, he revelled in all sports around the seasonal clock. Having lived all his life in the shadow of Harvard, Tom will pursue his higher education there, if the attraction of a boarding school does not prove stronger. Wherever life beckons you, Tom, you can count on the interest and loyalty of the Class of '48. 4341- Us 'rf l 0:-Qflill 195 5 CHARLES WILLIAM HEARN CHARLIE - CHESHIRE Basketball 4 The most recent addition to our corps, Charlie Hearn, came to St. Sebastian's from Long Island, N. Y., by way of Cheshire Academy. Although he has spent but one year with us, he has attained full-fledged partnership in the firm of '48 and has taken his place on Nonantum Hill quite easily and naturally. Strongly addicted to black ties and long hair cuts, he spends the greater part of the day brushing the flowing locks out his eyes and even on the Basketball court he has been seen dribbling with one hand and clearing his vision with the other. Never in a hurry, he ills in odd moments by doodling and tracing Yale and Eli on his books. While he likes New England and its residents, he has developed a strong aversion for over-emphasized r's and woyld not dream of parrrking his carrr in the Harrrvard Yarrrd. As yet, Boston girls have failed to impress him and he is quite willing to defend the laurels of New York and Connecticut belles. Inter- viewed recently by a Walrus newsman, he staggered the inquiring reporter by opining in rather blase fashion that the Hearn scion was the best looking member of the class. Basketball is Char1ie's sport and he lost no time in gaining a regular berth on the Red and Black quintet. A dependable guard, he usually had the task of conducting the ball safely out of our zone and relaying it to an eagle-eyed forward. His ability to fake an opponent out of position often gave him an opportunity to break through a defense and roar in for a lay-up shot that added to our score. At crucial moments he had the knack of coming through with beautiful set shots and his analytical sense made him a competent director of Arrow team-play. We thought that it was particularly loyal of him to make his Christmas vacation on Long Island a brief one, so that he could be on hand for the B. C. High game here in our cage. After parting from us in june, Charlie will join the St. Sebastian delegation to Georgetown. A business career is his goal and he will enter upon it supported by the hearty good wishes of all who came to know him in the altogether too short time that he spent in our company. 4351- cnsgmrefs Nor A CAT .Jrs AN ACADEMY kQ6Xg..:e7iQ 1 x -Sqft I 3 A D0 IT 191 ..l. 4? f My .Q B . COUIQQ' n Bl ff 'K jx Je V' jf we ...M FRANCIS JOSEPH HENNESSY, FRANK Walms Stal? 2, 3, 4 Arrow Stal? Choir 1 j.V. Football 1, 2, 3 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 4 Golf 3 Twenty-four hours prove adequate for the daily needs of most people, but Frank Hennessy barely gets by on that ration. Grasping the significance of Country Day School education, the Belmont boy threw himse f wholeheartedly into prac- tically every School activity and yet found time for parish and personal projects. Over the course of his four years here, he handled his academic responsibilities with persistent thoroughness, favored History particularly, and, at the urging of Fr. Flanigan, became an authority on Roman mythology. Fr. Beatty was quick to classify him as a rara avis and to induct him into Walms assignments from which he graduated to the sports department of The Arrow . Already an altar boy when he joined our ran s, he gave faithful service to our sanctuary without impairing his devotion to St. Joseph's Parish. While his loyalty to his native town made him spend most of his time with Roger Vorce and jack Fitzgerald, he made friends easily and thought highly of people like Dan Griiiin and a ,neighbor who happened to vacation in a near-by resort hotel. Music was a common bond between himself and Fitzy and Frank's imitations of Al jolson were a feature of their sessions. Because Frank, Senior, is in the auto insurance field the celebrated New Haven trip by the Belmont triumvirate was made in Roger's car. Frank's gridiron prospects as a halfback were bright until he sustained a serious injury in the J. V. Red-Blue game of 1945. Although the accident incapac- itated him for the ensuing Hockey season, he had three full seasons with the Varsity squad, but waited until Senior year to register his first goal, assist and penalty. Baseball also elicited his attention and he was a natural first sacker on the Red and Black J. V.'s. Outside the School schedule, he played C.Y.O. ball on his parish team that achieved great laurels. just to round out his sports parti- cipation, he also took a fling at Basketball until he decided that Hockey was more to be favored than the court game. A close follower of all School contests, he rendered valuable aid to Fr. Flanigan as a spotter and play recorder during the Football season just passed. A four year sojourn at Holy Cross with an eye to preparing himself for Dental School is Frank's immediate horoscope. A worthy pro ession, Frank, and may your success be proportionate to the sincere good wishes of your St. Sebastian classmates. -I 36 I- COUNIPPQ' af ? q 4mssA W'5 GEORGE THOMAS KELLEY ll ll Choir 2, 3, 4 French Circle 4 School Band 4 Junior Prom Committee Arrow Staff Class Spelling Bee Representative 2 j.V. Football 5 Alpine Club 3, 4 J Anxious to keep the family line at St. Sebastian's unbroken, George enrolled in the School just after Brother Leon had graduated. Armed with a previous intro- duction to Latin and French, the red head from Wellesley made a fine scholastic impression in his initial year by winning Second Honors. As time went on, we came to relish his difficult in pronouncing r's and in distinguishing the phonetics of cod, cord and chorcll. Despite such minor vexations and although he was habitually late and pre-eminently forgetful, he was admitted to the inner sanctum of Greek and established himself as a formidable linguist. Musically inclined, Kel served as a chorister, did his best to establish a Dixie-land band and took late evening piano from Phil Saltman. Occasional leisure hours found him tripping the light fantastic and passing himself off to gullible partners as a sophisticated Collegian or an erudite archaeologist. In one celebrated instance, he headed a delegation that called at a near-by junior college and by a stratagem emerged with the fairest flower. To Friday evening round- table sessions he was always a welcome addition, although his manipulation of a steering wheel did much to undermine his popularity as a chauffeur. A disciple of the outdoor life, George availed himself of the opportunity to play J. V. Football and as a grimacing lineman won the epithet Ferocious George . In this capacity he contributed to the development of Bob Joyce as Varsity material by providing spirited opposition. Winter forced him to divide his interest between Hockey and Ski-ing, the latter attracting him to the annual North Conway expedi- tion. To round out his sports calendar, he engaged in Tennis duels and acquired marksmanship on hunting trips with his expert uncle. With only 24 hours a day to work with, Kel also managed to engage in forensic fireworks and bi-lingually at that, for he held membership in both the Debating Society and the French Circle. In odd moments, such as convalescence from pneumonia, he developed various skills like smoking and whistling imperceptibly through his teeth. Convinced that following in his brother's footsteps is the recipe for success, George will strive to match Leon's frequent appearances on the Dean's List at Holy Cross. We shall follow his career with keen interest and be prepared to extend him a royal welcome to all gatherings of the Class of '48. -I 37 I- I i 1 SPENT A YEAR AMONG me BASQUES ' WE C N l ' W vi fs! W mf N lille I 1 l'L L WRFSTLE You ro s se wnomafs HFR . Y Z s , vs ' KL. ' ,fs 5 005. is.. U '.. fi 'MAssA0 JAMES THOMAS MALON E llJlMlr Senior Debating Society French Circle 4 Science Club 4 j.V. Football 3 Basketball Manager 4 Baseball 4 l When Shelley sang Hail to thee, blithe spirit , he was providing us with an appropriate tribute to our own sky-lark , jim Malone. Not a day passes but the College Road resident proves himself worthy of such comparison. Small in stature, he nevertheless makes his presence felt by lusty renditions of popular songs, uproar- ious exchanges of opinions and voluble protestations of innocence. To note his bouncing gait, rippling laugh and animated gesticulations is to be convinced that all is right with the world. Occasionally, it is true, he hits a snag such as junior Latin, but, in such a crisis, there is no limit to the hours, days and. weeks that he spends to overcome it. The result is that he now numbers Latin among his hobbies, although to be asked to recite on four successive days is enough to send him into a temporary depression. To keep the books in their proper place, however, Jim could always be induced to engage in friendly Friday night sessions with Ed Conway, Harold Field and kindred spirits, although he was decidedly opposed to emerging with less than he entered. Quite recently, he has reached the point where he enjoys the company of the fair sex, and it was with untrarnmeled joy that he received a bid to a Mt. Alvernia prom. Not too robust, jim had to be content with informal participation in sports in the course of which he expressed a decided preference for Baseball. The Hot Stove League could not hold a valid meeting without him and he considers himself an authority on every phase of the diamond pastime. In his Senior year he admitted Basketball to the circle of his interests and ecame a highly appreciated and respon- sible manager of the School quintet. As a camp counsellor, e found time to be interested in more than the youngsters entrusted to his charge. Apart from the athletic sphere, the Newton squire took out membership in the French Circle and kept an interested ear on radio dramas of the who-dun-it variety. The day that he obtained his driving license was a red-letter occasion but its joy was forgotten temporarily when a mild accident befell him within two weeks. jim will transfer himself and his joie de vivre to Boston College and a Business Administration course next Fall. It is with great reluctance that we part with him, for he did much to contribute to the happiness of our St. Sebastian days. -I 381- COUN7n,q' S h t . +M ' B- ' '94 2' Gy. 1' e5 'WASSAGK ANDREW MILLER MCAULIFFE, JR. ANDY - DREW Class Treasurer 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 Hockey Plaque 5 Baseball 1, 2, 3, QCaptainj 4 Hardly a day has passed recently without some Boston paper giving at least a column to Andy McAuliffe. Winner of 14 athletic awards in his four years at St. Sebastian's, he has been recognized as one of the four outstanding schoolboy athletes in the state. Apart from his athletic achievements, however, the West Roxbury lad has brightened our prep school days with his care-free disposition and hearty com- panionship. By far the most careful dresser in our ranks, he can thank a well-known baby powder for his smooth complexion that has attracted many feminine admirers. Content to stand pat on his present choice, he nevertheless has won the distinction of being the only male admitted to membership in The Turtles . In testimon of his well-balanced judgment it must be noted that he could not be lured away fliom his books during the scholastic week and that he resolutely refused to make the eventful trip in the Smuggler's Luck . Week-ends at Westwood and summers at Nantucket have resulted in a fund of stories in which Drew has figured prom- inently. While the Danvers raiding party brought out his adventuresome qualities, a head injury in his junior year made him appear temporarily as if he had been the victim of a scalping expedition. Unquestionably, Andy has been the most versatile athlete ever to wear our Red and Black. We had hardly become acquainted with him as a fellow Freshman, when we saw him cavorting with the Varsity gridders and breaking into the line-up refgu- larly. Operating from a half back post he was a constant menace to the opposition, or, once he threaded the line of scrimmage, it was almost impossible to bring him down. His most dazzling feats were produced in the Central Catholic game of '46 and the Hudson contest of '47 when he galloped 70 odd yards to hang up scores. His real value, however, lay in his ability to slice off tackle for consistent yardage. A left-footed booter, he could always be relied upon for long, towering punts to drive the foe back to his own citadel. On the diamond, Drew was a natural first sacker and a lusty slugger who collected 4 out of 5 the day he made his debut. Faced with the necessity of finding a replacement for Bob McNabb in '47, Coach Murphy developed Andy into a superlative moundsman who gave his top perform- ance against St. John's Prep, -fanning 25, yet forced to bow in defeat. Hockey and Basketball claimed him also and, as was to be expected, he did yeoman service in each. Villanova bound, And takes with him the abiding friendship of the St. Sebastian family. It is our hope to have that friendship act as a magnet that will draw him back often to the scenes of our mutual happiness. -l 39 1- 9 l ANDXWILLYOU LEAD me omsy CHAIN? 6213+ WAIT TILL MCNABB Mows DOWN K... Y Youll Bm rem If - 4' 9' ' is V ' '42, In P E f e l F-0UN1p,, ' ' ifiuvy 5 m- s ay. 5 0 1- 1 NE-gary' 'T M5909 EUGENE VINCENT MCAULIFFE Il ll Walms Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Arrow Staff Choir 1 French Circle 4 r Class Spelling Bee Representative 3 vI.V. Football 1, fCo-Captainj 2 Hailing from such a distant outpost of civilization as Malden, Gene spent four hours a day commuting to and from St. Sebastian's. Besides affording him extra time to study, his daily expeditions provided him with opportunities to mull over the bits of humor that afterwards appeared in his conversations and literary comfpo- sitions. Although usually soft-spoken and unruffled, the Fellsway lad possesse a metal from which sparks could be extracted on due provocation. As a defender of the School in the hostile territory where he lived, he left nothing to be desired. The classroom revealed him to be a hard-working student with a flair for the languages and his spelling accuracy led him to the finals of the .Herald-Traveler Bee in 1947. He was in addition a master of pantomime and his talent in that regard enlivened the tedium of the school day. For four years now he has been our Number 1 camera fan and his candid shots of School personalities, with clever biographical sketches appended, have been a regular feature of f'The XValrus . His joy knew no bounds when Fr. Barrett set up a dark room on the top iloor, and he spent countless hours there developing prints for classmate customers. just recently he has adapted his coiffure to the New Look , but he steadfastly refuses to break with the old habit of aweing Larry McAuliffe with puzzles and conundrums. Despite his transportation difficulties, Gene played J. V. Football for two years and was one of Fr. Keating's most accomcplished products. A power-house plunging back, the Maldenite was always goo for substantial gains and thus earned the captaincy in his Sophomore year. In keeping with his new responsibilities, he scored the season's first touchdown and climaxed the campaign by chalking up the decisive six points in the Red-Blue contest. Early in his career he had an ambition to test his talents in Hockey also, but, when his newly purchased stick disappeared, he took it as an unpropitious omen and closed that chapter of his life permanently. School contests always found him in our rooting section and a victory over Malden Catholic transported him to the pinnacle of delight. Undaunted by the prospective rigors of an A. B. fGreekj course, Gene will spend his next four years at Boston College. A fond farewell, Gene, and may you always have as many happy hours as you give to others. -l 40 1- 1 s wuN7k 0y fa :- 5 45.215 E E ll f , li 'Qc 'Masswflo LAWRENCE JOHN MCAULIFFE ll ll Football 3, 4 Baseball 5, 4 .- Larry is the junior partner in the McAuliffe firm that has been so prominent in St. Sebastian circles for the past few years. Making his debut here in our third year, Lor had the benefit of Drew's previous experience on Nonantum Hill to guide him aright. A calm, peace-loving citizen, he has never been ruflled to the extent of arching an eye-brow, control over his nerves being due, no doubt, to the fact that he endeavors to get 10 hours sleep each night. Essentially a home body, he has a dislike for shaving, does not know that girls exist, and spends riotous evenings beside the radio or playing solitaire. He makes the perfect host, how- ever, and the McAuliffe home is a favorite port of call, principally because of Larry's success with a chocolate cake recipe. At School, he is the unsuspected source of sensational rumors that spread like wildfire, the pal of Jim Ryan and Bob Sullivan, and a puzzle addict with Gene McAuliffe. Always on the alert for an advantageous offer, he carries on a vast correspondence in response to advertise- ments and he is waiting for someone to mistake him for Mr. Atlas any day now. Although he never has been known to rush for anybody, he managed to get aboard the raiding expedition that visited North of Boston last Fall and then made a hurried retreat. Despite his belated appearance in our ranks, Larry contributed greatly to our athletic prestige in Football and Baseball. Playing the half-back slot opposite his Brother Andy, he showed great promise in his Junior year and then carved out a regular berth for himself as a Senior. It was in the Milford game of '46 that Lor gave irrefutable evidence of his ball-carrying prowess by ripping off three consecu- tive first downs, and he followd it up by a brilliant performance that made him outstanding in the St. Mary's of Waltham contest. In spite of his ground-gaining, however, he had to wait for the Cramwell game of '47 to chalk up a score, but, when his plunge gave us our second T.D., his grin made the home fans think they were having an early sunset. On the diamond, he was a fleet-footed outfielder who clouted out a home run in the Red-Blue game, scoring Ed Quirk and johnny Ellard ahead of him. Well used to climbing by this time, Larry has his eyes set on University Heights and Boston College. May success crown all your endeavors, Lor , and may others appreciate your sterling qualities to the degree that we did! -l 41 1- You THOUGHT I WAS Auox onoN'r you ,. 4 '1 4 X J , .z.f'x, - cgjilal . 41..- Pimmwlu A' e t BUY Youa alla? Wm' K 4 COUNTPPQ' S' fr ,31 AA' H . tif' 'fy-. sh i 'I 'Of , 954- 'MASSAC ROBERT JAMES MCNABB ll ll - 11 u Basketball 2, 3 Hockey 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Athletic Association 3 Originally a member of the Class of 1947, Bob did not fall into step with us until our final year at St. Sebastian's. Stricken with pneumonia in December of '46, the West Roxbury lad convalesced slowly and was thus prevented from graduating with his former classmates. His loss was our gain, however, for his presence has added not only athletic but also academic prestige to the record of the Class of 1948. Up until this last year, Mac was content to concentrate on the sciences and pay but moderate court to the languages, as a Senior, however, he compiled such an enviable average in both branches of scholastic endeavor that he was a constant contender for the select circle of the Honor Roll. Far from being a sobersides, our Thin Man was the first to appreciate a humorous situation and his ready grin easily exploded into hearty mirth. That he falls hard for Newton could be proven in more ways than by his tumble in the Sacred Heart game of 1946. srtmsnovn, ARD-5 The words McNabb and Baseball have been synonymous here at St. -Q Sebastian's for four years now, because Bob has been a pitching star of the first ' Q magnitude. In his Sophomore debut as a Red and Black hurler, he turned in a 15-0 4 . ' 3 no-hitter against Browne 8: Nichols. just to prove that this was no accident, he J ,j L you. duplicated the feat against Middlesex as a Junior. Perhaps the biggest thrill he WNKEY X f THE LL Loys rovided School fans was a spectacular 5-4 triumph over Phillips Exeter in '46, the seg.. . t BUA15 last batter fanning dramatically with the bases loaded. When he strides to I 1 the plate, Mac is always dangerous and his prowess with the willow makes him a Q , dependable pinch-hitter. With Bob and Andy McAuliffe available for the diamond '- Is., season just ahead, Coach Murphy grins and admits that he hasn't a pitching worry l f in the world. Although it ranks merely a poor second in Bob's favor, Basketball - t attracts him in the indoor season and we all recall his sharpshooting of two years f ago when he paced our cagers with ,189 points and set a School record for the most individual points scored in a single game. That his name will appear as frequently on the Dean's List as in the sporting pages is taken for granted by the legion of his Nonantum Hill friends. Bob is all set to join the St. Sebastian contingent at Georgetown next Fall. -I 42 I.. 'r' 1 '1-.-:gi-rg, 1 COUNIPPQ' '5- fE'3ai'.l'l, s 'H +54 I t f MASSACYX DOMINICK THOMAS MORLEY, JR. ll ll Walrus Staff 1, 2, 3 Arrow Staff Science Club 4 Class Spelling Bee Representative 4 junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee The pages of Virgil were never dull for Dom Morleyg with eager eye he scanned the metrical lines, interest giving way to ecstasy when mention was made of Mercury. Given to mathematical research, our Waltham classmate could quote facts and figures to prove that the messenger of the gods would not stand a chance in competition with his modern namesake. As a matter of fact, no one knows today's Mercury better than Doc g he breaks them in, evaluates other cars with haughty disdain and is always willing to give a prospect a demonstration. While cars are practically an obsession with him, he has always had the good sense to put first things first. Academically, he has achieved an enviable record, consistently winning honor grades in all subjects except History for which he has an abiding aversion. Math especially fascinated him and it was his delight to grapple with abstract problems, as well as to protest marks that did not live up to his expectations. When he joined the Debating Society in his Senior year, he brought wit him experience born of Hot Stove League disputes with classmates and exchanges of opinion with other drivers. Because of the shrewd business sense that he developed in dealings with Harry Field and others, it was only natural that he should make a success of nnancing The Arrow as Business Manager. While Dom's physique never permitted him to pursue athletics seriously, he loyally supported the School teams and enjoyed informal sports. Fr. Harrington's tag-rush contests attracted him after dinner and he could always be counted upon to match his eye for a basket with anyone. Working out with the Baseball team in the Spring, he showed a powerful throwing arm that must have been developed in wrestling with Harry Field or in dusting books in the Widener Library. Toboganning also meets his approval and he much prefers to ride over a golf course rather than to traverse it on foot. For the thrill of a lifetime he suggests finding a smudge-pot burning under one's gas tank or confusing a broadcasted police siren with the true-to-life variety. When Doc visualizes the future, he envisages the vari-colored domes of Harvard and a medical career. Since character, talent and persistency are bound to make their presence felt, we have no hesistancy in expecting from him the zenith of accomplishment. ' -I 43 I.. I 1 wovrnn'1 msronyAtwA1s REPEATS G urself I KNOW I - Wk-.L Mc 'sv Tfnvoun DAD 1 wAs Asxmcv Fon Ham.. -1- . ,s ! coumkkq' 'Y L fgsiili . M - 5 8 23 H! . V116 . S WILLIAM THOMAS MORRISSEY, BILL Class Vice-President 4 Arrow Staff Football 2, 3, 4 Football Plaque 4 Hockey 2 The Morrissey family subscribe to the New England philosophy on breakfasts, and Bill is probably the best fortified student who arrives here each morning. Highly irrelevant as this detail may appear, it does much to explain the Mattapan lad's popularity as a tablemate in the refectory, for the Noonday gatherings find him merely able to toy with Mrs. Riley's preparations while his five companions are gratifying ravenous appetites. A well-stocked larder also makes the Morton Street home a favorite haunt of St. Sebastian visitors and it may have had something to do with an embarrassed police oHicial's remark to Bill, jr., My, how you've grown . With us for three happy years, Bill and his cars have added color to the local scene. An inopportune sneeze once caused him to collide with a prowl car, on another occasion he was forced to thread his way through a street strewn with milk bottles and, while his skill brought him home first from lengthy trips, it also gave Paul King and Tom Hartnett anxious moments. It is safe to say that a Mt. Ida tag bothers him more than parking tickets and that his favorite song makes every little breeze seem to whisper Louise. Bill wasted no time in entering athletics at the School, for he won a Varsity S and sweater in his first year here. A powerful tackle, he was a tower of strength on the left side of the line and was a steadying influence on the team as a whole. In recognition of his stellar play for three seasons, he was appointed Blue captain last Ifall and had the satisfaction of earning a plaque to commemorate his hard-won victory. During Sophomore year, he also served as Paul McGrath's understudy in the Hockey net. Summers convert him into a golf bug with emphasis on Coon- amesset and driving ranges. All year long he keeps abreast of Baseball news and plays the sport annually on the Cape. Despite his proximity to the surf, he much prefers a shower to a plunge, especially after his exhaustive efforts to raise a bumper crop of tomatoes. With his father's assistance, he has also collected a magnificent library of sports movies that are keenly appreciated by his friends. The publication of this volume of The Arrow is due in no small measure to Bill's business acumen and loyal enthusiasm. As he brings those talents to bear on a lifework, he is certain to carve out for himself the success and happiness that are the product of manly competency. -I 44 1- COUIWPPQY Aigeiilp, . ..... s Q ez W QA s A 4us 0K JOHN FRANCIS NAWN ll ll Science Club Treasurer 4 junior Prom Committee Senior Prom Committee J.V. Football 2, 3 Hockey 2 j.V. Baseball 2 Golf 2, 5, 4 Tennis Tournament Champion 5, 4 Originally a member of the Class of 1947, jack was forced to leave that gallant band because of a protracted seige of illness and when he recuperated he joined our Junior ranks. Well known to us from two years of previous association in the School, he was a welcome addition to our company and proved to be a congenial and co-operative classmate. A quiet, hard-working student, he shone in Math and had a Hair for the sciences in general. When the Science Club was formed, he instinctively gravitated to its membership and his fellow votaries promptly elected him Treasurer. Oli the campus, he spent much of his time with jim Malone and Ed Conway and it was in this triumvirate that the Chestnut Hill squire first heard himself called Sandy , Distance means nothing to him for he loves to drive and he has learned to take minor accidents quite philosophically. To gather with his classmates on Friday evenings for diversionary purposes was an extra-curricular activity that he looked forward to, although he was inclined to be reticent about his movements in other social circles. Vacations at Scituate played an important part in his life, for he cut quite a figure on the South Shore and his berth on the Courageous made him the envy of all yachting enthusiasts. A sports lover to the nth degree, jack played J. V. Football in his early years and afterwards saw limited service with the Red and Black Varsity. Hockey also attracted him and he gave it serious attention during his Sophomore year. It was reserved for Tennis, however, to captivate him completely. Living in the shadow of Longwood, he was able to scrutinize the technique of world famous players and to imitate their style of play in his own court contests. When the School sponsored its first Tennis team in the Spring of 1947, his experience and skill made him our Number 1 man around whom Fr. Aubut built his hopes. A consistent victor in singles, he made a good doubles competitor also and accounted for no small share of the points won by our first racqueteers. Besides winning the School Tournament for two successive years, he also represented St. Sebastian's in the Exeter invitation Tourneys. jack's collegiate address will undoubtedly be Holy Cross, after which he will devote his attention to a career in Engineering. May the finest things in life be yours, jack, and may we always be the first to rejoice in your success. ,I 45 1- l x SCORED A Pomr oN umm 'rms WEEK on ,411 XX, S' I, , rx--H 2-Tn wndtt I Mouszrmxp F'RS'L DAD et 4 'Q is iii? r Q 4+ Er ik 5 J. + jf S 9 ii ifij-1: was nt' EUGENE PAUL PIEROTTI ll ll Science Club 4 Arrow Staff Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2 Golf 3, 4 Wellesley Gene is one of the twelve Trojans who enjoy the distinction of having been in our original Freshman group that enrolled at St. Sebastian's in September 1944. Tallest lad in that pioneer aggregation, he could also be termed the mildest, for he was refined, shy and unobtrusive. In the early years, he made his trips to Nonantum Hill in Fr. Hannigan's jet-pgopelled what-not, but more recently he has been the pilot of the celebrated ogpatch beach-wagon, by far the most popular conveyance on the pike. As a student, the red-head revelled in the sciences and he was transported to the seventh heaven when the Science Club was formed. From that point on, Gene spent more time in the laboratory than he did at home and his pride was unlimite when his personally constructed short wave set brought in Norway. Anti-social as far as the opposite sex is concerned, he resolutely refuses to learn to dance and is also extremely careful in selecting his male company for round-table pastimes. Among his friends, Kel, Doc Morley, and Dave Connor are closest to him, although his father still rates as his Number 1 pal. To mention Mr. Pierotti is to evoke memories of the familiar red-shifted lines- man who followed the gridiron play up and down the sidelines, encouraging his son and at the same time keeping the officials on their toes. Gene served as a regular Varsity tackle during his junior and Senior years, and had even won the berth as a Sophomore only to have an appendectomy sideline him for the season. An iron man in the real sense of the wor , he could be relied upon to play every minute of the game and to give everything that he had both on offense and defense. Linemen rarely make the headlines, but our red-headed Hercules deserves a lion's share of the credit for many of the long runs reeled oil by our backs. During the rest of the sports calendar, Gene managed to do a bit of pitching feven with Football cleatsj and to enjoy the exhilaration that went with membership in the Alpine Club. An enthusiastic golfer, he took lessons at Riverside and membership at Woodland, and represented the School in inter- scholastic competition. Fishing also attracted him and he spent many happy hours in quest of finny victims. Villanova and Electrical Engineering are the beacon lights toward which Gene is pointing his career. Steadiness and dependability have always reaped a reward and they will not fail to conduct Gene to the eminence his classmates wish for him. -I 46 j.. as , ff, if ll NEW sw! S CVN JAMES WILLIAM RYAN ll ll Class Secretary 4 Senior Debating Society 4 Senior Prom Committee Chairman Football 3, 4 Hockey 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 L We were at the half-way mark of our Nonantum Hill sojourn, when Ryan fell into step with us. Quiet, reserved and studious in the classroom, he was endowed with a ready smile and a fine sense of humor that made him more than welcome in our midst. Rarely was he at a loss for a word, and the fine vocabulary that he possessed paid dividends in the English class and sent us scurrying to dictionaries more than once. During the Latin hour his concentration on the text evoked varying interpretations, some maintained it was rapture while others pronounced it terror. To see Jim was to meet Tom Green, for they journeyed to and from the Hill together, and spent their leisure time in each other's company. Never one to brag about him- self or his conquests, our Brighton representative did not fail to cultivate the social graces, for many interesting reports reached our ears, and, when we challenged him on that score, his only reaction was an enigmatic grin. Early in our Senior year, jim was elected Class Secretary, but even that spotlight of publicity did not prevent him from disappearing successfully and mysteriously each Friday afternoon. Athletically, Big Jim was a competitor in Football, Hockey and Tennis. Clad in moleskins, he was a most valuable lineman in whose development Harold Field had a share. Because of his versatility he saw service in every game at guard or tackle and, in the Red-Blue game of '46, he stepped into the passing role to get off a beautiful aerial to Jack Cremmen for the only Red score of the day. On skates, the curly-headed Brightonian was a mainstay of the second line for two years and could always be relied upon to keep the pressure on our opponents. Early in his Hockey career he learned the value of persistency when a Bob Murphy pass caromed off Jim's stick and into the net as he was battling staunchly for a vantage point at the enemy cidatel. Under Fr. Aubut's tutelage, he progressed so rapidly that he attained a rating among the Big Four who constituted the School's first Tennis team. At the present writing, is undecided with regard to his collegiate future. Boston College and Harvard have chiefly stirred his interest because he plans on staying close to home. The best of everything to you always, Jim, and may our paths often cross yours! -I 47 1- l THOSETWO D0 EVERYTHING TO GETH ER : Q1-2,3 hi M 1 WANNA TO N I GMT Go T00 SFIREMEQ BALL F .822 n at - f 4 cowwp, c Q Sv? +51 -5 tx' ff! swf -mssw' ROBERT LEO SULLIVAN ll II -- ll ll Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Representative 4 Football-J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4 J.V. Basketball 2 Baseball-J.V. 2, Varsity 4 Tennis 4 1 The proverb has it that a prophet is without honor in his own country, but Newton Bob Sullivan has proven an exception to that rule. Making his debut here as a Sophomore, he achieved First Honors in Math that year and followed up his initial triumph by annexing both Chemistry and Math honors as a junior. In recognition of his achievements, his classmates chose him to represent them in the Pepsi-Cola scholarship examinations. Lest it be thought, however, that Sull should be classified as a long-hair , we make haste to add that he cuts quite a figure socially. The Sacred Heart dances find him a faithful attendant and he has even gone so far as to don red suspenders and frolic at the Wellesley Fireman's Ball. In daring moments he has revelled in the attractions of Paragon Park with Tom Murray and gone on raiding expeditions that painted a town red. From the family point of view he is an unusua ly careful driver, is very kind and generous to young brother Dick and gets his licks in by working for his father. Since the defection of his original pals, Pete Mesmer and Tom Murray, from our ranks, he has re-organized his triumvirate to include Ryan and Larry McAuliHe. A rabid sports enthusiast, Bob made his entry into our athletic picture by way of Fr. Keating's J. V.'s and cast aside all prospects of making the headlines by stepping into a lineman's role. After this brief apprenticeship he was graduated to the Varsity in the same capacity and, while he never gained a regular post, he was a versatile and dependable reserve who saw plenty of action. His top perform- ance came in the Lawrence Central game of '47 when he was sent into the fray to stop the end sweeps of the foe. Delighted with his assignment, he roared through four successive times to bring down the carrier and to force the enemy to relinquish the oval. The Hockey season numbered him among the Crystal Lake zealots and on one occasion he found its temperature very frigid. In the Spring Sull took to the diamond as a V. and in later years wielded a racquet wit pleasureable effectiveness. To capitalize on his talents in Math and the sciences, Bob is planning a science course that will prepare him to teach the subjects of which he is so fond. In taking leave of him, we sincerely wish him as many happy days on the other side of the platform as he enjoyed in our ranks. -I 48 1- 5 an fs 4 H 4 ' . will q'MAs f-V ROGER FRANCIS VORCE RAJAH Class Secretary 1 Choir 1, 2, 3 junior Prom Committee XValrus Staff 1, 2, 3, fliditorj 4 Senior Debating Society 4 French Circle 4 Built more like a sunflower than a rose, Roger nevertheless has all the blushing proclivities of an American Beauty. Four years ago he made his way here from Belmont, a shy, modest and blushing little boy. Today he tips the scales at 208, blushes only infrequently and is no longer shy. The reasons for this metamorphosis are many: first, he discovered that he could handle anything that the Faculty thrust upon him, although he was willing to admit some lack of proficiency in the Latin department, second, as a Walms reporter and later as Editor-in-chief, he found that he could not only interview a member of the Faculty without faint- ing, but also could write up an account of the experience sanelyg third, he learned how to smoke cigarettes fwith or without a holderj, drive a car fsmoking at the same timej, and appreciate the fact that the feminine segment of humanity plays a part in the comedy of life. Roger has always been a good student, but undoubtedly he would have won more honors, had it not been for an ear that cravcd Guy Lombardo melodies during the witching hours of evening study periods. Another, but minor, distraction has been his habit of collecting interesting things like stamps and autographs. His School spirit brought him to almost every athletic contest our teams engaged in and the long trip to New Haven last Fall did not daunt him a bit. According to reliable information received, that Hopkins junket marked his first coming to grips with The Law . Feeling a pang of hunger on the journey home, our hero stopped the car at an apple orchard and pickedosome luscious fruit just as a prowl car happpened along. Reprimanded for is deed, he was heard to cry out in an agony of remorse: Crime does not pay . Athletic honors in the Vorce family go to his sister, Mary Lee, as ardent a St. Sebastian rooter as her brother, but Roger did throw himself into j. V. Football in his first year. As a disciple of Isaak Walton, however, he spent a great part of his Summers angling and one day a saga will be built around a furious battle which he had with a tuna that he hooked OH Cape Ann and eventually conquered three days later in the vicinity of Deer Island. As he leaves our midst, the Belmont citizen is tending in the general direction of Medical School, with the idea of specializing on the heart, the source of altogether too much human misery. Ad astra, Rocger, and be sure to carry into your consulta- tions the same charm that characterize your years with us. -I 49 I- IT S ROGERS TURN T0 REU TE v f I r' ,P .. l 7- 5 ,g fn,- V 5 FRIENDS OF THE CLASS OF 1948 In publishing this record of our St. Sebastian days, we have been given every encouragement by the enthusiastic response of many friends who have patronized The Arrow of 1948. We take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to them and to voice the hope that they will see in the finished work an indication of our effort to live up to the confidence they reposed in us. Rt. Rev. Rt. Rev. Rt. Rev. Frederick Allchin, P.P. Robert P. Barry, LL.D., P.P. John A. Butler, P.P. Rt. Rev. Edward F. Crowley, P.P. Very Rev. Daniel Donovan, P.P. Rt. Rev. William B. Finigan, P.P. Rt. Rev. Charles A. Finn, S.T.D., LL.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. Walter Furlong, LL.D. Rt. Rev. Augustine F. Hickey, Ed.D., I.P.P. Rt. Rev. Thomas MacCormack, P.P. Rt. Rev. Rt. Rev. Eric F. MacKenzie, D.C.L., P.P. John McGarry, D.C.L., P.P. Rt. Rev. Joseph F. McGlinchey, D.D., LL.D., V.F., I.P.P. Very Rev. Charles D. Mclnnis Rt. Rev. Edward G. Murray, D.D. Rt. Rev. Michael Owens, D.D., V.F. Rt. Rev. Francis L. Phelan, S.T.L., LL.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. Richard Quinlan, S.T.L., P.P. Very Rev. Thomas Riley, Ph.D. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Francis V. Cummings, P.P. Joseph M. Fitzgibbons, P.P. Charles J. Maguire, P.P. Francis X. Meehan, Ph.D. Rev. Joseph P. McCall Henry C. Reardon, P.P. Mr, and Mrs James P. Allen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cavanagh Mr. and Mrs. Albert N. Armstrong, Jr. Mr and Mrs. Irving P. Clark Mr. and Mrs John B. Atkinson Mr and Mrs James Clifford Mr. and Mrs George A. Baker Mr and Mrs. Charles R. Coan Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Barrette Mr and Mrs Cyril E. Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bonica Mr. and Mrs. James J. Coleman Mr. and Mrs John J. Boyle Mr. and Mrs Hilton Collupy Mrs. Ruth A. Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Arthur G. Connor Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brannan Mr and Mrs. Edward Connors Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brine, Jr. Mr and Mrs. John E. Conway Mr. William Brooks Mr and Mrs. James M. Cotter Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burke Mrs. Eleanor C, Cottle Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burns Hon. and Mrs. P. Courtney Mr. Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Craig Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Campbell Capt. and Mrs. William P. Canning Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cassedy Mrs. J. J. Cremmen Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Delay Mrs. James A. Delay Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Dias so 1- Dr. and lNIrs. John L. Doherty Mr. and Mrs. John A. Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Clement Dore Mr. and Mrs. John Downey Thomas A. Dunbar, Jr. '46 Mr. and Mrs. John E. Dunphy Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Durnan Mr. John Egan Mr. and Mrs. John F. Elston, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Harold Field Mr. and Mrs. George J. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. William H. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Gazzola Mr. and Mrs Frank D. Giacomo Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Giblin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Glasheen Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Gomperts Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Green Mr. and Mrs Vincent L. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Daniel V. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. James I. Grogan Mr. and Mrs. James G. Harnedy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartnett Mr. and Mrs George R. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Hearn Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hennessy Robert E. Higgins '46 Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hurley Mrs. Patrick T. Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Joyce Mr. Peter F. Kean Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keelan Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Kett Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. E. Kickham Mr. and Mrs. Killion Mr. and Mrs Henry T. Lane Mr. and Mrs. R. L. MacDonald Dr. and Mrs. Wilfrid C. MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Wallace L. MacKinnon Mr. and Mrs. James F. Malone Mr. and Mrs. Russell Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. McAuliffe Mr. and Mrs. John W. McAuliffe Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCarthy -l 5 Mr. and Mrs. John A. McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. McCourt Dr. and Mrs. Eugene F. McDonough Mr. and Mrs. John F. McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNabb Dr. and Mrs. James J. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Melly Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Molinari Mr. and Mrs. John W. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Morley Mr. and Mrs. William T. Morrissey Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mulhern Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Murphy Francis R. Murphy, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Murphy Mr. and Mrs Leo Nawn Mr. and Mrs Michael Neville Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O'Brien Mrs. Helen L. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. O'Donoghue Mr. and Mrs. Amos W. Oldfield Mr. and Mrs Arthur A. O'Shea Mrs. Thomas A. O'Shea Mr. and Mrs Bernard O'Toole Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Pierotti Mr. and Mrs. Francis D. Pitts Mrs. David Henry Posner Dr. William S. Quigley Mrs. Charles V. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Franklin K. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Roberts Mr. Michael J. Ronan and Mrs. Edward P. Ryan Helen W. Ryan Mr. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Francis Mr. and Mrs. Miss Mary L. Mr. and Mrs. 1 1- Lewis Santora Alger C. Schiffman George M. Shannon Alfred A. Shea Joseph Henry Sheehan John V. Sherry Charles L. Sullivan Joseph E. Sullivan Oliver Sullivan Joseph I. Supple John Todd Peter Volante Raymond M. Vorce Watson Edmund G. White Woods Matthias J. Zock OUR LADY OF ST. SFBASTIANS 4521, -SCOU K X, . Q I ooR'3 , X I f' r- ef Wea vi? :gf J' HI 3 If , +. W rm 5 X 1 ee 5, ., 'MASSAC fr fr-iv ll l x' X If FN J in 5-. N, l ll N' 5211... THE ROAD OF LOYALTY To attain our present eminence as Seniors and proximate Graduates of St. Sebastian's School, we have journeyed through four eventful years along the Road of Loyalty. The history of that pilgrimage will ever serve to recall its itinerary, its milestones, its achievements, its companionships and its pleasures. In its pages Loyalty is the permeating force that never ceased to drive us on to greater and more significant attainments. Sis C0UNTp,, 'G fb Q: by ii l? FE it 'n 'MASSAGX -I 53 I- Q if 2 -. .T T 5 5 , ,Q E, USE f ' 1 Q , . 4 2 Ks up vi 1 f- wi gli 1 Q eg W it 11 if .2 ZW gk zysggzy gl ww 2 .. W 1: 2'L r f wf V Q4 :A z ,Q f Rm 4 5 E E23 S, AJ A F ' r 2 Q nk , N 1 M 1 ai f' Q Mais fm? Z fi :ti , :' :gg f V' ' My - ..'f,,' V ' V fl -' ' www 5,552 5 irgb., f 4 X 1 3. I 2? 'M 'N Q 4 Rf ' 23 sf? 2 mt, W 5 , JI r K v R iz? A . . E ww . ff 1 .. 21' W 'A ' W 2 Qian at ' A3 Q. ' 'Y My gb F A if W' fi Ti .W ik Ai x f f Nm gm f msg ip N3 R 1 1..,f S f if 3 5 iii? 'R 'E 5 FWS is QSM 'gk Us - f QL N CLASS HISTORY September 18, 1944 was a red-letter day in the annals of St. Sebastian's Country Day School, for on that day it reached a goal toward which it had been striving since its inception in 1941 - a full complement of classes from Senior to Freshman. We, the Class of 1948, therefore can proudly claim that our entrance upon the School scene really made St. Sebastian's what it is today-a fully organized preparatory school. Quite properly, our formal induction into the student body took place in the Chapel where we assisted at the Mass of the Holy Ghost, celebrated by the Head- master, Fr. Mclnnis, to ask God's Blessings on the year that was beginning. After the Holy Sacrifice had been offered, the Headmaster turned from the altar to address us in very direct fashion, stressing the importance of working hard to attain academic success. He had, we recall, a special word of advice for the Seniors entering upon their final year at the School, and he cautioned them particularly against allowing the imminence of the draft to distract them from scholarly pursuits. From the Chapel we were ushered to adjoining first-floor classrooms and divided into two sections designated as Freshman A and Freshman B . As our names were read alphabetically we took our places in the room assigned and listened to this litany of names which were shortly to become as familiar to us as our own: Anthony Anzuoni john Baker Thomas Barrette George Kelley Frederick Kuehne Francis Lally Douglas Campbell Hilton Collupy joseph Deignan Richard Doyle Robert Egan Harold Field Richard Finnegan John Fitzgerald Elmo Freda joseph Gibbons William Gibbons Thomas Green Daniel Griflin john Harvey William Hayes John Heavern Francis Hennessy Park Hurley Richard jantzen William joy Robert Julien J. Russell MacDonald William Madden Andrew McAuliffe Eugene McAuliffe Robert McGarrahan Christopher Mitchell Dominick Morley 4551- Robert Murphy Patrick Murphy Thomas Murray William O'Brien Robert Penney Robert Powers Eugene Pierotti Francis Sheils Neil Sullivan Richard Sylvia Arthur Tiernan William Toomey John Vachon John Vaughan Roger Vorce V SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: john Boyle, President. Standing: William Morrissey, Vice-Presidentg Andrew McAuliffe, Treasurer, james Ryan, Secretary. As the morning progressed, we were introduced to the Faculty members who were to play a very important part in our existence for the next four years. Fr. Clifford was quite re-assuring about the intricacies of Latin, Fr. Cuffe simply shrugged off any intimation that Math could be bothersome, Fr. Keating made us see the Ancient World in graphic, witty style, while Fr. Stocklosa gave us a complacent interest in French. Our acquaintance with Fr. Joseph Desmond, Freshman English teacher, was not destined to last long because, on October 4, 1944, he suffered a stroke in his own home and died that night. Deeply moved by his death, we paid our respects to him as a class. The following week, Fr. Beatty came to replace him and arouse our respect for the complexities of our mother tongue. Twice a week we joined ranks with the Sophomores to hear the truths of our Holy Faith ex- pounded in fascinating fashion by the Headmaster. Although we did not come under their tutelage, we soon became acquainted either -personally or by reputation with Fr. Flanigan, Fr. Cotter, Fr. Hannigan and Fr. Collins who taught the upper classes. While the academic pursuits claimed our attention most insistently, there were other facets of School life that magnetized our interest and enthusiasm. By far the most popular building on the campus, the dining hall opened its doors to us after the fourth period and we took assigned places at the long tables presided -I ss 1- A tense moment in the Yale-Columbia over by the priests of the Faculty. After grace had been said, white-coated older students emerged from the kitchen, bearing what proved to be inexhaustible supplies of meat, potatoes and vegetables. When we reported to our ration-plagued parents the varied menus of our Noon meals, they wished at times that they could change places with us. The inner man having been satisfied by generous seconds and thirds of favorite foods, we were free to engage in informal Tag-rush games on the Football field or to take part in bull sessions in the locker rooms of the gym. That gym had always loomed large in our minds ever since we had inspected it in company with our parents, when we first came to inquire about St. Sebastian's. Now, however, as bona fide Sebastianites we were free to explore every nook and cranny of it and to plan mentally how to take full advantage of its facilities. The steam dryers were a novelty to most of us and we eyed the equipment and supply rooms with great interest. Although the after-dinner recess bell sounded all too soon, we returned to the cage when School was dismissed at 3 0'clock to complete our tour of examination. At that time, the turbulent preparations of the Varsity players for practice that afternoon gave the first floor an added charm and, as we threaded our way through the crowd, we were thrilled at being greeted in a friendly, joshing way by Mr. Murphy, Varsity Coach. Upstairs, we probed the resiliency of the peat surface on the floor of the cage and speculated as to its possibilities for all sports. Already, a few Basketball enthusiasts were taking shots at the hoops and from the squash courts there emanated staccato reports that indicated lively competition was already under way. In a day or so, when Fr. Keating called for J.V. Football candidates, practically every one of our 49 stalwarts reported, even though we had heard from the Sopho- mores gruesome stories of the conditioning process that had to be undergone. Wfe could not help but notice that the narrators of the tall tales were among the first to signify their intention of playing. At that time, the need of proper equipment introduced us to a very personable young man, Bucky Warren, who listened sym- pathetically to our clamors about the necessity of having a certain piece of gear by YALE BOWL SCENE Game. -I 571- tomorrow at the very latest, and through his efforts we soon appeared in jerseys and moleskins that made us feel like All-Americans. When our progress warranted it, an equitable schedule was arranged with the j.V. teams of Belmont Hill, Browne and Nichols, Roxbury Latin and Angel Guardian, and we Freshmen were tremen- dously pleased to have Frank Hennessy and Gene McAuliffe emerge as fine backs who depended upon a frontier that featured Gene Pierotti, Park Hurley, Elmo Freda, Roger Vorce and Joe Deignan. The Angel Guardian game will live long in our memory, because on that occasion Fr. Keating, who was Chaplain at Angel Guardian, had to preserve strict neutrality. In addition to our own personal en- thusiasm for the J.V. program, we followed with avid interest the destinies of four of our classmates who had reported to the Varsity squad: Tony Anzuoni, Andy McAuliffe, Tom Green and Bill Gibbons. We were proud, of course, of the Varsity record of live wins and only one loss to Portsmouth Priory, and we were disappointed at the cancellation of the Cranwell contest because of the premature arrival of snow in the Berkshires. Concurrently with the Football season, the academic program had made progress to the point where we waited anxiously for our first report cards. From the start we had been cautioned repeatedly about the necessity of three hours study each night and the seriousness of the warning was brought home to us when several of our classmates were asked to leave for lack of achievement. Those who heeded the advice earned a glow of satisfaction when the marks were received at home, and two of our number, Roger Vorce and Tom Barrette, made their way into the select Honor Roll circle, receiving their certificates publicly in the dining hall to the plaudits of the entire student body. As the Fall days passed in most pleasant fashion, we soon became acquainted personally with the older members of the student body and began to value their help and friendship. Our neighbors on the first floor were the Juniors and it was not long until we felt particularly intimate with fellows like Myron Bullock, . RATION SEN1 SERIOUS Colicujrild Brine de6P in Joe Deignall AciF15.CIENTISTS , Ma 009 ' ' las, Morley' Nawlfadio research. U1 an after-school Tag iiiiiyflerottx -I 58 I- ARROW STAFF Seated: Tom Barrette, Editorg Fr. Flanigan, Moderatorg Dom Morley, Business Manager. Sflllllfillgl Gene McAuliffe, Gene Pierotti, George Kelley, Bill Morrissey. Jack Mulhern, Ben Pickard, Paul McGrath and Dan Sullivan. The democracy of the dining hall also had its effect and we came to know Seniors like Hugh Glasheen, Jim Lydon, Hank Barry and Bob Baker who were ideal lads to pattern ourselves after and who had done so much to bring into existence the unique spirit that permeated the School. As for the Sophomores, we met most of them on the Football field on most informal terms and we felt that they were boon companions. Early in the academic year we joined in the universal acclaim with which the appointment of Bishop Cushing as Archbishop of Boston was hailed throughout the diocese. A holiday was declared by the Headmaster to signalize the great event and a Mass of Thanksgiving was offered up in the School Chapel on the following day. In his address to us after the Holy Sacrifice Fr. Mclnnis traced the career of our new Archbishop and pointed out the circumstances that made his appointment providential. Wfithin a short time after his installation, Archbishop Cushing met with the Headmaster and the Faculty and expressed his deep interest in St. Sebastian's high ideals and rapid development. His Excellency also offered the School the beautiful grounds of his residence as a fitting site for our Graduation Exercises and the invitation was accepted with gratitude. It was with deep regret that we heard the Headmaster announce one day that Fr. Collins was being sent to Catholic University for advanced study. Even in -I 1- DOUBLE TROUBLE The Diegnans, Schiffmans, McAuliffes, Sullivans, Cochrans, Elstons, Collupys, Greenes, and Keelans. our first few weeks at the School we sensed how much the friendly young priest contributed to life at St. Sebastian's, and we learned from the Seniors that he had been one of the pioneer triumvirate of Fr. Mclnnis, Fr. Meehan and Fr. Collins who had worked so hard in organizing the multiple activities of the School. To succeed Fr. Collins, Fr. james Redding made his appearance on the Nonantum Hill scene to teach junior and Senior Latin, and Fr. Cuffe was appointed Faculty Director of Athletics. As the year progressed, we were introduced to other traditional features of the St. Sebastian year. The First Friday of each month saw us attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion in a body, after which we adjourned to the refectory for breakfast. just before the Christmas vacation we enjoyed being invited to remain at School for supper one evening and we were pleasantly surprised when a varied program of entertainment followed. The chief memory of that Christmas Party will always be the recollection of Junior Al Amendola holding an egg aloft for the greater part of the night at the bidding of the magician. To organize our class effectively and to choose representatives for the Student Council, we elected class ofiicers and the robes of authority were conferred upon Bill Gibbons, President, Richie Doyle, Vice-President, Roger Vorce, Secretary, and Douglas Campbell, Treasurer. We also were gratified to learn that Bob Baker, Myron Bullock and Bob G'Shea were chosen to guide the destinies of the three upper classes. The Winter sports program excited our interest along two fronts principally, Hockey and Basketball, although Ski-ing had its own coterie of devotees who were delighted to find that Fr. Keating shared their enthusiasm for the snow. In the realm of Hockey, there was great enthusiasm evident when the Catholic -I 60 1- PRIZE WINNING EXHIBIT Paul Sullivan explains his gas-producing exhibit to Minnow Collupy, Bob McNabb, League season began and it increased proportionately as the championship race narrowed down to Malden Catholic and St. Sebastian's, with the outcome in doubt until our 2-1 victory over Malden made it necessary to declare a co-championship shared by both teams. Basketball also drew its share of attention as Fr. John Redding took over the coaching helm and we followed with special interest the progress of the quintet while it overcame a poor start to emerge with five triumphs in nine games. February brought more than its quota of notable events, the month being ushered in by a three day retreat which was a novel spiritual experience for most of us. Classes were suspended for those few days and we had an opportunity to do some serious thinking under the masterly guidance of Reverend Joseph Hart, C.S.C., who has since passed to his eternal reward. At about the same time, a School paper named THE WALRUSU made its first appearance and its four glossy pages were crammed with news of campus and off-campus activities. Directed by Fr. Beatty and edited by Myron Bullock, it was read avidly for its personal revelations, and its columns brought to light many hitherto unknown escapades. Another literary venture had been in progress for some time and the student body was pleased to hear that the graduating class would have a yearbook called THE ARROW to serve as the record of prep school days. After months of climbing the Hill mid snow and ice, we were glad to welcome Spring, the final chapter in our lirst year at St. Sebastian's. Able to anticipate the regular season because of our cage, we began Baseball early in March and the headstart that we had on other teams was evident as we swept through an undefeated season highlighted by the no-hit pitching of Bob McNabb and the slugging of our own classmate, Andy McAuliffe. The Varsity roster also including Gene Pierotti, Hilt Collupy, Bill Gibbons and Dick Doyle while the rest of the diamond talent in the class was farmed out to Fr. Flanigan's J.V.'s. Coming on the heels of Black and jack Nawn. -I 61 1- SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY Seated: Cavanagh, Conway, Fr. Sylvester, Barrette, Vorce. Staudiflg: Malone, Griffin, Field, Ryan, McDonald, Brine, Regan. Monday, April 30, May brought with it devotions in honor of Our Lady each Noonday and a long-desired V-E Day for which we gave thanks at a fervent Mass of Thanksgiving in our Chapel. Almost before we knew it, Senior Week was upon us and we applauded the Class of 1945 as it marched out of the dining hall for the last time. We still had a week of School remaining, but the Seniors had the same period free for a round of functions that culminated in the Graduation Exercises at the Archbishop's House. Monday sent them to Scituate for a class outing, on Tuesday they enjoyed their Senior Prom at the Puritan Hotel in Boston, Wednesday was reserved for a Fathers' and Sons' Day game against Belmont Hillg on Thursday evening a reception to the School's first graduates was held at John Hancock Hall and took the form of a Musicale which featured Marjorie Church, pianist, and Dorothy Richardson, contralto soloist. To crown the week's activities, a Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated by the Headmaster on Friday morning at the Cenacle Convent and he was able to announce to the assembly of parents and students that all the graduates had been accepted into College. In the afternoon, the grounds of the Archbishop's House provided a most impressive setting for the Graduation Exercises over which His Excellency, Archbishop Cushing, presided and paid a signal tribute to the accomplishments of our young school. The student orators of the day were Ed Courtney and Dick Shea, while Doctor William Marnell of Boston Latin School delivered an impressive eulogy of classical education. Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament was given by the Archbishop to close the exercises. Meanwhile we had been finishing our curricular work for the year and at a Year's lind Party the Headmaster announced that the scholarship for academic 4621- excellence had been won by Tom Barrette in the Freshman Class. The occasion also brought the awarding of athletic insignia to all students who had taken part in Varsity and .I.V. sports and it proved to be a very pleasant end to the activities of our first year at St. Sebastian's. There remained only a personal interview with the Headmaster, during which he analyzed the results of the year's work and made salutary recommendations for the years ahead. One by one we filed down the Hill to enjoy the freedom of the Summer, but many a backward glance was given to see if the School had entirely receded from view for we would be glad to picture it often during the months of separation from St. Sebastian's. With the rest of the world we shall always remember the Summer of 1945 for its greatest gift,-V-J Day, which restored peace to the earth and made it possible for students to pursue their courses without being haunted by the spectre of the draft. It was therefore in a rather carefree frame of mind that we answered St. Sebastiaifs summons in September 1945 and returned to Nonantum Hill to find a statue of Our Lady presiding over the School scene, the beauty of which had been enhanced by Eddie Linnane's devoted gardening. It was very pleasant to hold brief reunions with classmates and the older students as well before filing into Chapel for the Mass of the Holy Ghost and the customary opening day address by Fr. Mclnnis. When the class lists were read and the Freshmen marched out to their classrooms, we noted the newcomers with int'erest and wondered whether we had been so small and nervously shy the year before. As our turn came, we pricked up our ears when new names were read on the Sophomore roster and we were pleasantly surprised to be given the same classrooms that we had occupied the year before. Seats were assigned in alphabetical order and our company included: Patrick Murphy John Baker Thomas Barrette john Boyle Fred Brown Paul Cavanagh Robert Cochrane Hilton Collupy Edward Conway William DeGiacomo joseph Deignan Arthur Dias Richard Doyle Robert Egan Harold Field Richard Finnegan John Fitzgerald Elmo Freda Daniel Griffin Robert julian George Kelley Frederick Kuehne Henry Lane james Logue Russell MacDonald james Malone Andrew McAuliffe Eugene McAuliffe Richard McGrath William McKinney Robert Mesmer Dominick Morley Paul Morris William Morrissey Thomas Murray William O'Brien Thomas Hartnett john Harvey Francis Hennessy Robert Hook Park Hurley Richard jantzen Eugene Pierotti Francis Pitts Francis Sheils John Skehan John Slattery Neil Sullivan Robert Sullivan Arthur Tiernan Roger Vorce William Gibbons When classes began, we were glad to discover that the same Faculty members were on hand to teach us again, although, just after School opened, Fr. Cuffe left our midst to become Chaplain of St. Elizabeth's Hospital. We felt deeply the loss of our Athletic Director and Myron Bullock, Senior Class President, expressed our sentiments at a farewell ceremony in the refectory where a set of Breviaries was presented to the beloved priest. To fill the vacancy in the Faculty ranks, Fr. Joyce was appointed Freshman instructor and Fr. Flanigan took up residence at St. Sebastian's to direct the athletic program. Robert Murphy -I 63 1- In less time than it takes to tell it, we were engrossed in the old scholastic routine of assignments, recitations, quizzes and examinations that made long hours of evening homework imperative. To curb the spirits of any gay blades, a new hour-long afternoon detention period was inaugurated when six victims were sentenced to jug , That this new institution had a salutary and chastening effect upon those who experienced its yoke was obvious in a short time. On October Sth we enjoyed an unexpected holiday so that the Faculty could take part in the ceremonies that marked the sixtieth anniversary of St. John's Seminary. Later in the month, on October 15th, we were privileged to take part in Fr. Mclnnis' observance of his Silver Anniversary in the Priesthood. The Cenacle Convent was the scene of the Solemn High Mass which he celebrated with us in attendance and all the members of the Faculty had an active part in the ceremony. Monsignor Wfright, Secretary to Archbishop Cushing, delivered the Anniversary sermon and, at the end of the Mass, Myron Bullock expressed the School's congratulations to the Headmaster and presented him with a Spiritual Bouquet in our name. The first issue of THE XWALRUSU appeared in time to salute the Jubilarian with Ad multos annos as its headline and we noted with approval the contributions of Roger Vorce, Dominick Morley, Gene McAuliffe and Tom Barrette to its pages. Meanwhile, Football was the interest of the day and both Varsity and J.V. teams featured members of the Class of 1948 in their line-ups. New Sophomores like jack Boyle, Bill Morrissey and Frank Pitts made their presence felt on the Varsity, while a year's experience with the J.V.'s had warranted the promotion of Gene Pierotti, Harold Field and Dick Doyle to the School team. The schedule attempted was a rigorous one but our eleven came through it with Hying colors except for a 7-7 tie with Tabor Academy and a 6-0 scalping from Providence Country Day. A victory over Lawrence Academy on September 29th made a pleasant observance of the fifth anniversary of the opening of our school, while a 26-0 rout of Portsmouth Priory made our first Parents' and Friends' Day a great success. i All QQQM I pswtggtfgl ' i, Ri e it Y 1-f PARDONABLE PRIDE Now this thing here - Scientist Ed Conway displays his Al Hughes explains his Science Fair exhibit chemically grown vegetables to his mother to Mrs. Deignan, Father Harrington and and brother. Tommy O'Shea -I 64 1- I On the last named occasion we really impressed our guests by using a public address system to give a play-by-play description of the contest. The conquest of Jamaica Plain High was memorable, not so much for the one-sided score, as for the fact that a fire broke out in the basement of the School during the early hours of the next morning, causing the resident Faculty to flee the building. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Newton and Boston fire departments, the blaze was quickly brought under control and classes were held that day as usual. We were more than pleased when word was received at the School that Marquette University had awarded our first yearbook THE ARROW All-Catholic rating in national competition and we noticed that Bob Higgins and his staff were indefatigable in their efforts to produce a second edition that would live up to its predecessor. Another extra-curricular activity gathered momentum as the St. Sebastian Choristers practiced faithfully each week under the baton of Mr. Leonard Whelan, well known organist and choir director. As the cycle of the year progressed, Tom Barrette continued to make the Honor Roll with monotonous regularity and, when the class went to the polls, it elected the scholar-manager as its president. The other ofiicers selected were Jack Boyle, Vice-President, Bob Murphy, Secretary, and john Baker, Treasurer. Fairly frequent in their appearances on the Honor Roll also were George Kelley, Roger Vorce, Bill DeGiacomo and Bob Sullivan. Proof positive that the members of '48 were maturing rapidly was afforded at the junior Prom on December 27th, one of the worst nights of the Winter, when a galaxy of Sophomores appeared and gave evidence of some familiarity with the art of Terpsichore. When the sports scene shifted from Football to Hockey and Basketball, the Sophomores put their services at the disposal of both the sextet and the quintet. Saturday night games drew more of a crowd than ever, and our Red and Black skaters were prime favorites as they made the glassy surface of the Skating Club hot for every team in the league. It was Mul's last year and he and our Bob -I 65 I- GRANDSTAND QUARTERBACKS Russ MacDonald, Charlie Hearn Bob Egan, Bill DeGiacomo, Jim Grogan in a between-halves moment Murphy were supported in their exploits by jack Boyle, Joe Deignan, Andy McAuliffe, Bill Gibbons, Russ MacDonald, Bill Morrissey and Jack Skehan. On the court, Hilt Collupy and Jimmy Logue were our representative hoopsters and they played a great role in the nine victories achieved. Beyond all question, the season's highlights were jack Cremmen's swish shot that defeated Cathedral in the closing seconds of play and the establishment of a new cage record in the 52-15 defeat of Browne and Nichols. To expand the Winter program, Boxing was introduced under the tutelage of Mr. Dick Maloney and twenty hopeful candidates made progress in the manly art. The end of January brought a brief respite from our labors while we made the Annual Retreat, this time under the direction of Fr. Lawrence P. Sullivan, C.S.C., while Washington's Birthday week was marked by an invasion of the North Country on the part of our ski-ing enthusiasts, members of Fr. Keating's Alpine Club. Making their headquarters at North Conway, the thirteen spent an exhil- arating week and amazed Fr. Mclnnis who accompanied them by returning safe and sound each day. A testimonial banquet was held in the School refectory on the night of March 18th in honor of our ice and court teams, and the affair was a great success that enabled the parents and fans of our heroes to fete them and spend a social evening at the School. Mr. Walter Brown of the Boston Garden was the principal speaker, while the players themselves were called upon to recount the highlights of outstanding contests. After the distribution of jackets and letters, individual plaques were hung by jack Mulhern, Lane McCarthy and jack Cremmen. SCIENCE CLUB Rear Row: Cochrane, McCarthy, Conway, Morley, Deignan, R. McCarthy, Santora Middle Row: Brine, Donahue, Pierotti, Fr. Harrington, Nawn, Dias, R. Greene. Front Row: Malone, O'Shea, McKenna, Bonica. -I 1- COMMUNION BREAKFAST Senior Corner of the Refectory. About this time THE WALRUSU presented a series of interviews with persons prominent in the St. Sebastian scene, and its readers were made better acquainted with Miss Meuse, Miss Kenney, Mary Hassett and Eddie Linnane. It chronicled also john Kirk's radio debut as St. Sebastian representative on the Junior Town Meeting of the Air program and the public debut of the Choristers at a concert in the Hotel Vendome before the Mt. Alvernia Mothers' Club. To reward the songbirds the Headmaster made them his guests at the annual concert of the New England Preparatory Schools' Glee Clubs. Added glory was gained by the Class of '48 when Jimmy Logue, our 15-year old enlistee, went to the finals in the Herald- Traveler Spelling Bee. In its own good time, Spring came to turn our thoughts to the Baseball season and the end of another pleasant year. Once again the mound work of Bob McNabb was spectacular as our nine enjoyed a most successful campaign, racking up 13 wins in 15 games and defeating formidable foes of the calibre of Exeter, Groton, Middlesex, Thayer, Cranwell and Malden Catholic. The j.V.'s also captured their share of fame by going through the season undefeated, Henry Lane entering the Hall of Fame by hurling a no-hitter against Our Lady's. In these diamond triumphs, Sophomores Andy McAuliffe, Hilt Collupy, Dick Doyle, Jack Boyle and Henry Lane were especially prominent. In the minor sports division, Fr. Keating experi- mented with the beginnings of a Track team while Fr. Stocklosa put the Tennis racqueteers through their paces. The month of Mary was observed with the traditional Noonday devotions and at the month's end the Headmaster consecrated the School and the student body to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For a second time we watched Graduation Week celebrated by the Seniors, many Sophomores attended their Prom and then enjoyed Fathers' and Sons' Day with them as the Red and Black defeated St. Columbkille's. The Class Outing was held at the New Ocean House in Swampscott -I 67 1- and the Musicale was given in the Main Ballroom of the Hotel Bradford by the world--renowned Sanroma. Fittingly inaugurated by the Baccalaureate Mass and Sermon at the Cenacle convent, the Graduation Exercises culminated in the awarding of diplomas at the Atchbishopis House in the afternoon. Once again, His Excellency, Archbishop Cushing, was our gracious host and delayed his departure for a college commencement to greet the graduates and warmly felicitate the Faculty on a work well done. In his absence, Monsignor MacKenzie presided over the ceremonies that featured an address to the graduates by Professor Louis Mercier of Harvard University. The Salutatory and Valedictory orations were given by Robert Higgins and Myron Bullock respectively and Monsignor MacKenzie awarded the hard-earned diplomas. After Solemn Benediction had closed the exercises, we took a reluctant leave of the graduates who had been our schoolmates for two years and we departed for our Summer vacation sobered by the realization that our St. Sebastian days were at the half-way mark. One Sunday morning early in July we were overjoyed to read in the Boston papers that Fr. Mclnnis had been elevated by His Holiness Pope Pius Xll to the rank of Papal Chamberlain with the title of Very Reverend Monsignor. Wfe realized at once that this honor had been conferred on the Headmaster of St. Sebastian's both as a recognition of his outstanding priestly work for twenty-five years and as a seal of approbation on the School founded and developed under his direction. Wfhen we returned to the Hill, we found it difficult to remember to greet him as Monsignor instead of Father , but, while our slips caused us embarrassment, they never seemed to be noticed by him. It was as self-assured juniors that we re-assembled in September 1946 to find FRENCH CIRCLE Sluuding: Kelley, R. MacDonald, Bradshaw, Dias, E. McAuliffe. Seated: Vorce, Dore, Fr. Aubut, Malone, Hurley. -I 1- new faces in our ranks and to meet new instructors. Assigned to two classrooms on the second floor, we made the acquaintance of Fr. Francis Desmond, our preceptor in English, and Fr. Aubut, new member of the French department. In addition we came under Fr. Flanigan's tutelage for the first time to be introduced to Cicero and we soon came to know Fr. Dacey as a member of the Latin and Greek departments and Prefect of the Sacristy. The presence of the new Faculty members called attention to the fact that Fr. Redding and Fr. Clifford were no longer in our midst, but had been sent to universities for further studies, the former to Fordham and the latter to Laval. Among our own numbers we had suffered losses and made gains, so that our roster was as follows: joseph Deignan John Baker Thomas Barrette John Boyle Hugh Bradshaw William Brine Paul Cavanagh Robert Cochrane Edward Conway William DeGiacomo Arthur Dias Richard Doyle Robert Egan Harold Field John Fitzgerald Vincent Greene Daniel Griiiin james Grogan Thomas Hartnett Francis Hennessy Robert Hook Park Hurley Robert Julien George Kelley Paul King Henry Lane Russell MacDonald James Malone Donald Marshall Andrew McAuliffe Eugene McAuliffe Lawrence McAuliHe William McKinney Dominick Morley William Morrissey Thomas Murray john Nawn Eugene Pierotti Francis Pitts james Ryan John Skehan Robert Sullivan Roger Vorce When our scholastic program was announced, it developed that most of us were to be initiated into the mysteries of Chemistry under Fr. Cotter's direction, while a few privileged souls, Tom Barrette, Harold Field, Dominick Morley, George Kelley and Roger Vorce were to sit at the feet of the Headmaster to study Greek. In addition to the fifty new Freshmen who had taken over our old quarters on the first floor, the student body included two old boys, Robert Baker and Donald Marshall, who were on hand the day that St. Sebastian's held its first class. Their scholastic careers having been interrupted by a term in the service, they returned to us to refresh until new semesters began at Catholic University and Seton Hall College. On September 20th, the student body offered its felicitations to Monsignor Mclnnis on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday. After dinner that Noon, Fr. Beatty expressed the Faculty's sentiments and Robert Bullock presented the Head- master a Spiritual Bouquet which was the offering of the entire School. Off the campus, the Alumni met at Joe Carroll's home early in the year for the purpose of organizing into an active group and the twenty-two graduates present chose Jimmy Collins '45 as President. Ed Courtney '45 and John Pickard '46 were elected Vice-Presidents, while the oflices of Treasurer and Secretary fell to Ed Murphy and Jim Lydon both of '45. Meanwhile, the customary Fall program had been under way for some time, the Football candidates having begun practice ten days before the formal opening of School. As soon as classes started, the J.V.'s began their conditioning proc- ess under Fr. Keating and its value was demonstrated when they emerged from -I 69 1- the season without bearing any special battle scars. Racing through a most successful campaign, they bowled over five opponents and were forced to accept only one defeat at the hands of a more experienced Lawrence Central Catholic eleven. The Varsity, on the other hand, was not as fortunate. Reaching great heights in the early contests, the Red and Black tapered off in the late games and ended up with three victories, two ties and two defeats. This 1946 eleven, however, reached the apex of St. Sebastian Football prestige when it tied a powerful St. 1ohn's Prep team, 7-7, before 1100 spectators on our own field. The occasion was Parents' and Friends' Day and, after the contest was over, 750 guests availed themselves of the invitation to attend a Coffee Hour in the refectory. In the Red-Blue intersquad battle, john Ellard finally proved his right to a plaque by vanquishing a courageous Red team led by joe Ford. Another pleasant project was introduced in early Autumn when a School Tennis Tournament was held under the supervision of Fr. Aubut, new Tennis coach. With the prize of a new racquet as an incentive, thirty boys competed vigorously and we were especially pleased when the final match found two of our juniors facing each other for the crown. In the outcome, jack Nawn scored a straight- sets victory over Frank Pitts to become School Champion. Pitts could find consola- tion, however, in his election as Class President at the same time that Hilt Collupy and Jack Slattery were chosen Vice-President and Treasurer. With the close of the first marking period, it became evident to us that in Hugh Bradshaw we had added a notable scholar who would give top-flight com- petition to Tom Barrette who had won our class scholarship for the past two years. As time went on, we were to learn that the newcomer was a man of many parts, for he proved to be an athlete and a cartoonist as well. About this time, THE ARROW began to assume proportions with john Kirk as Editor and Robert Bullock as Business Manager. The Choir also was deep in rehearsal with Mr. Whelan and Eddie Linnane's resourcefulness was tested to the utmost to rid the grounds of an unwelcome visitor. Fortunately, a WALRUS camera-man was on hand to record the episode graphically for posterity. To fete the j.V.'s for their glorious grid season, a Sports Night was held exclusively for them on November 29th and the famous Boston College backfield quartet of Panciera, Songin, Poissant and Canava made an appearance to answer an avalanche of questions. Movies of the B.C.-Tennessee game were shown, after which our warriors received their letters from Monsignor. The Christmas vacation was greeted with more than ordinary interest by our class because it brought the sponsorship of our first official function, the junior Prom. The committee entrusted with the making of the necessary arrangements was composed of Tom Barrette, Roger Vorce, jack Nawn, Jack Boyle, Jack Slattery and Frank Pitts. By the time that the evening of january 5rd had arrived, they had very efiiciently taken care of all details and had transformed the refectory into a wintry fairyland. Hal Reeves' music was entirely satisfactory, but the high point of the evening was the oohing and aahing of our feminine guests when the souvenir compacts were distributed. The other classes in the School were most loyal in supporting the prom and that did much to contribute to the success of the affair. With the advent of Winter, our athletic interests changed once more to Basketball and Hockey. At the hoop game we were capably represented by Hilt -1 70 1- Collupy and Hugh Bradshaw as the School quintet was called upon to face nineteen opponents that included B.C. High, Coyle, St. Mark's, Belmont Hill and South Kingstown, R. I. The B.C. High game was arranged for the night of the annual Christmas Party and it attracted 400 fans to our cage but they were not too surprised when we had to bow to the in-towners. Other features of the season were three appearances on the floor of the Boston Garden and the rescue of Fr. Flanigan and his entourage from the wilds of Taunton on one of the worst nights of the year by Tom Hartnett's father. At the end of the campaign, Hilt Collupy was designated Blue captain, but Bill Harwood's Reds were a bit too strong and Hilt did not get his plaque. The Hockey team had an almost all-junior line-up when it took the ice at the Skating Club, for it featured Bob Murphy, Jack Boyle, Bob Egan, joe Deignan, Bill Gibbons, jim Ryan and Harold Field. The only regular who was not a Junior was Goalie Bruce Harrigan whose play was a great factor in our winning of the First Half championship even though we eventually lost the league crown to Malden Catholic in the play-off. On March 16th, a Hockey-Basketball banquet was held in the School refectory and the members of both squads were honored in a setting that reflected the proximity of St. Patrick's Day. The speakers of the evening were Mr. Bill Mokray, Basketball Director of the Boston Garden, and Mr. Bob Graney, Hockey Coach of Walpole High. As usual, Fr. Keating's piano-playing was a memorable feature and the droll stories of Jerry Shea convulsed the crowd of parents, friends and students. In addition to their jackets and letters, members of both squads received sterling silver medals of St. Sebastian, and to complete the festivities trophies were presented to the coaches, Mr. Murphy and Fr. Keating, after individual plaques had been hung by Paul McGrath, John Ellard, Bill Harwood and Andy McAuliffe. Andy's plaque was won at the expense of Bob Murphy's Reds in a tight 5-2 battle that smacked of David's triumph over Goliath. In the meantime we had observed the feast day of St. Sebastian on January 20th with a Mass celebrated by the Headmaster and many mornings we reached the Hill in time to attend the 8:30 Mass offered each day by the Monsignor. Our Annual Retreat was given from january 29th through the 31st by Fr. Philip Kelly, C.S.C., and the Lenten season brought appropriate devotions on Wednesdays and Fridays. Marking the third year of its existence, THE WALRUS was edited by Senior Dick Griflin and it continued to charm and annoy in each issue. Carrying out its reportorial functions, it recorded the mid-Winter Alpine Club expedition that attracted twenty-five zealots to Intervale, N. H., the designation of john Kirk to be the School's radio representative for a second successive year, and the same Senior's advance to the finals of the Herald-Traveler Spelling Bee. We scanned each copy of the School monthly with greater interest when Gene McAu1iffe's portraits and photographs began to ornament its pages. On Sunday, April 13th, the Alumni of St. Sebastian's gathered here at the School to assist at a Mass celebrated by Monsignor Mclnnis and to receive Holy Communion. Afterwards, the first Alumni Communion Breakfast was served in the refectory and at its conclusion Monsignor Wright addressed the gathering on The Privileges and Responsibilities of Higher Education . -I 71 I- A broader Spring athletic program than ever before was attempted in 1947, for the School fielded teams in Tennis and Golf as well as Baseball. The racqueteers were coached by Fr. Aubut and the divot diggers were Fr. Hannigan's pride and joy. Jack Nawn, Frank Pitts, Jim Ryan, Harold Field and Park Hurley were the junior candidates on the court, while Joe Deignan, Bob Murphy, Gene Pierotti, Jack Nawn and Don Marshall represented us on the links. All things considered, both teams acquitted themselves very well, breaking about even in their matches. When Baseball started there was great gloom in the vicinity of the Hill because illness had deprived the nine of the services of Bob McNabb who had fallen victim to pneumonia and pleurisy. A stiff schedule had been arranged and the coach was almost desperate until Andy McAuliffe stepped into the breach and proved himself a fine hurler. His strikeouts mounted with each game and he reached his peak in the St. John's Prep game when 24 victims fanned the breezes. Despite such an unexpected solution to our pitching problem, the team was plagued with anaemic hitting and an epidemic of costly errors so that the season's record was four wins against nine losses. There was some consolation in the fact that the teams that beat us went on to establish impressive records, and also in the fact that the Red and Black had shown magnificent spirit even in adversity. In the Red-Blue game, Ed Quirk's Blues defeated Frank O'Donoghue's Reds to win a plaque for the veteran outfielder. By that time, Commencement Week was upon us and it began with the Year's End Party which featured the traditional banquet, followed by a showing of Take me out to the Wigwam and the awarding of sports letters and jackets. Many of us attended the Senior Prom at the Woodland Golf Club the following night where Harold Field's prancing was the hit of the evening. On Tuesday the Fathers' and Sons' Day Red-Blue game was rained out but the weather cleared to permit the Seniors to enjoy their outing at Swampscott the next day. Thur'day brought the Baccalaureate Mass at the Cenacle convent, the Headmaster being Celebrant, assisted by Fr. Beatty, Deacon, and Fr. Cotter, Subdeacon. After the Mass, Monsignor Mclnnis delivered a forceful address to the Seniors, the undergraduates and the assembled parents. In the evening at the annual Musicale, Leo Litwin and his orchestral ensemble delighted a large throng at the Hotel Bradford Ballroom where the soloist, Alice Farnsworth, received a most enthusiastic tribute from the audience. For the first time in the School's history, the Graduation was held at 10 A.M. with Bishop-Elect Wright presiding over the exercises on the grounds the Archbishop's Residence. The Salutatory and Valedictory orations were delivered by john Cremmen and john Kirk before Bishop Wright gave his stirring and impressive address. For the awarding of diplomas, the graduates were presented to Bishop Wright by the Headmaster and the presiding prelate expressed his con- gratulations to the recipients. To bring the morning to a close, the Bishop celebrated Solemn Benediction assisted by Monsignor Mclnnis and Fr. Flanigan. Although this was the third time that we had witnessed the Graduation Exercises, they made a deep impression upon us this year because we realized that, when they were held again, we would be the central figures. Early in the following September, we were shocked to see the School's name in newspaper headlines that reported four of our Sebastianites missing at sea. A hurried digest of the news report revealed that four days before, Vin Greene, jack Boyle, Bill Gibbons and Bob Murphy had set sail from Nantucket in a leaky catboat, Smuggler's Luck , with Boston their destination. After putting in at Chatham -I 72 1- K if LL + X2 wr Q ..-.... - ....,.,N-. .-V -1 1--:- .........---..-, -I n . q Fired Teachers May Get Jobs Back l 4 BUY SMLURS MISSING St. Sebastian Students in Small Boatg P, .. .. , , ... , vfnnow ' ' - ' Reversal Seen P W ' lo' ceilm' lterfiring ol P M emo rar Qt t Se:f'.:ef3:' Ermwlmf 'zz . '-rf it . ..-.49 MISSING MARINERS Boyle, Murphy, Greene, and Gibbons just after their safe arrival at Scituate. that night, they ran up the outside of Cape Cod the next day but were unable to put into Orleans because of surf at the harbor entrance. Later that evening, off WellHeet, they saw a light on shore and Boyle swam a half mile to phone the Coast Guard who towed the craft into Nauset. They spent the night in the Coast Guard station and then started for Provincetown in the morning. With the aid of another tow they made that day's objective and on Friday at 4:30 P.M. they sailed for Scituate, hoping to arrive at midnight. Seven miles out of Provincetown they lost their wind as a fog set in. Their plight was made more serious because they were ,I I- right in the shipping lane of the Cape Cod Canal and in fact only the flashing of a light on their sail prevented a fishing boat from running them down. Because they were unreported since leaving Provincetown, newspapers and radio reports listed them as missing and caused untold anxiety not only on the part of the parents whose sons were involved, but also on the part of the entire St. Sebastian family. The School was deluged with phone calls until shortly after Noon on Saturday when news reports announced that the missing mariners had made port at Scituate a short time before. Surprised when they were beseiged by reporters, the quartet cooly remarked that they didn't know everybody was worried about us. Further question- ing revealed that a breeze came up at 3 A.M. to blow them in toward land and, when the fog lifted, they were able to see Brant Rock just about 8 o'clock. Less than five hours later they came into Scituate Harbor to find themselves celebrities whose stirring adventures had to be chronicled on the front pages of Sunday morning's papers. The details of this escapade were still on our lips when we climbed the Hill on September 22nd to begin our Senior year at St. Sebastian's. The heroes were kidded good-naturedly about the affair and they replied with exaggerations that made good listening. As usual, the School year opened officially with the Mass of the Holy Ghost, followed by the Headmaster's traditional address and the assigning of classrooms. For the first time, our number was small enough to permit us to be based in one room and immediately we surmised that that fact would add to the enjoyment of our last year. As we glanced about our top-floor classroom, there was only one new face to be seen, although several familiar faces were missing. The newcomer proved to be Charlie Hearn, a native of Long Island, N. Y. who had taken temporary residence in Boston. As the day proceeded, we learned that the School had several new instructors to take the places of Fr. Cotter, who had been made Headmaster of the Cathedral High School, Fr. Desmond, who had been assigned to St. Clement's Preparatory Seminary, and Fathers Stocklosa, Joyce and Dacey who had returned to parochial duties. Two of the new priests, Fr. Harrington and Fr. Sylvester, were assigned to our class, while Fr. Barrett and Fr. Gilmartin were to teach the lower classes. At the same time we learned that Fr. Flanigan had been appointed Assistant Headmaster. It did not take long for us to realize that this would be the busiest and most rigorous year that we had spent on the Hill, because the Faculty lost no time in applying the pressure necessary to prepare us for College Boards. In addition, several new extra-curricular activities were started, a Science Club, a French Circle. and junior and Senior Debating Societies. To organize for the year ahead, we went to the polls early and elected jack Boyle, President, Bill Morrissey, Vice-President, Andy McAuliffe, Treasurer, and jim Ryan, Secretary. Hugh Bradshaw and Bob Sullivan were chosen to represent us in the Pepsi-Cola scholarship exams and there was much discussion on the matter of Class rings. Plans for THE ARROW were formulated, we were all given a quota of ads to obtain, Tom Barrette was named Editor with George Kelley as Associate Editor, Dom Morley was appointed Business Manager, and Hugh Bradshaw and Gene McAuliffe were put in charge of the Art and Photography departments. On September 29th, the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, we assisted at a Mass commemorating the sixth anniversary of the opening of St. Sebastian's and -I 74 1- Monsignor Mclnnis pictured for us the contrast between the pioneer group of 19 students and the 160 boys enrolled this year. Meanwhile, Football had started for both Varsity and J.V. teams and the School eleven got off on the right foot with another one-point verdict over Cambridge High and Latin. After the October First Friday Mass, class group pictures were taken and the Varsity squad left for New Haven and a most pleasant week-end which produced a 6-6 tie with Hopkins and a visit to the Yale Bowl to see the Elis play Columbia. Many Seniors and juniors took an active role in the great Holy Name parade in Boston as assistants to the newsreel and radio reporters and incidentally viewed the spectacle from the best vantage points. Once again, Jack Nawn won the Fall Tennis Tournament and Fr. Hannigan took advantage of the ideal weather to try out his golf candidates in a few matches that proved Frank Kett a real asset. Fridays were enlivened by the raliling off of tickets to the B.C. games, but the Seniors thought they were being discriminated against until Dan Griflin won the ducats after lower classmen like Lew Santora, Dick Schiffman and Dave Keelan had been the lucky ticket-holders. Another novelty for the gridders came when they journeyed to Hudson to play under lights and triumph 12-6, although the win was marred by an injury to Jack Boyle. Parents' and Friends' Day was observed for the third time and Case High was defeated 12-0 before a crowd of 500 who saw Bob Murphy make his debut as a back. Early in October, we observed the twenty-seventh anniversary of the Head- master's Ordination in appropriate fashion by presenting him with a Spiritual Bouquet after Bill Morrissey had expressed our sentiments and Fr. Beatty had extended the congratulations of the Faculty. To have our portraits taken for THE ARROW , we spent the morning of All Saints Day, even though it fell on Saturday, here at the School and assisted at Mass in a group and enjoyed the informal breakfast afterwards. In anticipation of the Winter program, the Hockey squad met to elect Bob Egan Captain and the Basketball group chose Hilt Collupy. The A.A. also announced the signing of Bob Hogarty, former Holy Cross star, as Assistant Coach of the quintet. When our eleven traveled to Cranwell, many Patents went along and enjoyed a pleasant over-night trip. Three days later, Monsignor Mclnnis was stricken with appendicitis and had to be rushed to St. Elizabeth's Hospital. While the opera- tion was going on, the student body assembled in the Chapel for the recitation of the Rosary and we were gratified to learn later that the Headmaster was resting comfortably. The gridiron season ended with a defeat at the hands of St. john's Prep and we honored the squad at a banquet on November 30th in the presence of 190 parents, relatives and friends. On the speaking program were sports celebrities Herb Kopf, Dan Kelly and Art Gore, and the Monsignor was well enough to return and preside over the function. jackets and letters were awarded and plaques were hung by Jack Boyle, Bill Morrissey and Ed Quirk. The J.V.'s came in for their share of attention and received letters as a reward for their campaign record of four victories and three defeats. Starting their season earlier than ever, our hoopsters made their debut at the Boston Garden and looked very promising as they took Sacred Heart of Newton into camp, and then went on to a fine 15-9 campaign that led them to the finals of the Private School Tournament, only to be nosed out for the crown by Browne and Nichols. On the ice, St. Sebastian's was represented by a veteran Sextet that lost but one game while racking up ten victories, the lone defeat being administered by Malden Catholic. -I 75 I- WALRUS STAFF Standing: Moore, P. McDonald, Corcoran, E. Deignan, Kelly, Giblin, Dore, Hefler, Delay, R. McCarthy, Zock, Harrigan, McCarty, Cotter, Masterson, Smith. Seated: E. McAuliffe, Hennessy, Bradshaw, Fr. Beatty, Vorce fliditorj, Fitzgerald, Dias, Kett, Barrette. Making its monthly appearances under the editorial handling of Roger Vorce, THE WALRUSU reached new heights of popularity, due in no small degree to the cartoons of Hugh Bradshaw, the star-reporting of Frank Hennessy, john Fitzgerald, Art Dias and Tom Barrette, and Gene McAuliffe's camera work. With tongue in cheek it recorded the irregular meetings of a group interested in forming a School band and the death-defying enthusiasm for water polo engendered by Fr. Harring- ton's promotion of a Swimming Team. From its columns we were informed of the reward trip given by the School to the hoopsters to enable them to see Holy Cross meet Kentucky in the New York Garden. That we were not the only ones to appreciate our School paper was proven late in the year when the Boston Globe awarded THE WALRUS first prize as the best newspaper in Class A. Because the Moderator, Fr. Beatty, had never allowed his name to appear in its pages, the staff conspired to add two pages to the final issue without his knowledge and the extra sheets featured a full-page cartoon depicting his journalistic technique together with a lengthy article purporting to have been written as an autobiographical eulogy. Christmas time brought with it the Annual Party which was attended by 7592 of the student body, despite the fact that it came on one of the worst nights of the worst Winter in the School's history. During the vacation, the Alumni gathered at the School for their second Communion Mass and Breakfast and Rev. Vlfilliain A. Donaghy, SJ. was the speaker for the occasion. Many of us attended the Junior -I I.. Prom on january 3rd and spent a delightful evening made possible by the efficiency of Bill O'Brien and his committee. Once again, the vanity case souvenirs high- lighted the affair in the minds of our fair guests. january 26, 1948 was an important milestone in the School's history for on that date an organization composed of fathers of our students and named St. Sebastian's Association was formed. Adopting as its objectives the welfare and advancement of the School and the spiritual and intellectual advancement of its membership, the Association elected Mr. Harold Field, President, Mr. Paul Corcoran, Vice-President, Mr. Cyril Cochran, Treasurer, and Mr. Joseph Deignan, Secretary. Although it has been in existence a comparatively short time, the organ- ization has already conducted a Penny Sale that raised more than 55,000 for the School under the chairmanship of Mr. William Morrissey, it has also benefited by a Day of Recollection given by Monsignor Mclnnis and attended by a large proportion of the membership who voted it a grand success. The Seniors and juniors were invited to work at the Penny Sale and they were well rewarded when the capacity throng at Brighton High School auditorium called it the best organized affair that they had ever attended. Bob Sullivan's parents were particularly for- tunate, for, after his mother had won the washing machine, his father received the S100 door prize. When we returned from Christmas vacation, the time sped by and before we knew it the Annual Retreat was upon us, preached this year by Fr. Robert Burns of the Paulist Fathers. In the course of it we had the time to think prayerfully about the life that lies ahead of us. The day it closed, Hugh Bradshaw took part in a transcription of the Junior Town Meeting of the Air program and his views on inflation were broadcast the next day. As usual, the Alpine Club made its invasion of the North Country during the February vacation and when he returned home Fr. Keating began to devote all his free time to a new project, the produc- tion of a Minstrel Show that would have an all-Sebastianite cast. A stage was built in the cage for the purpose and upon completion was tastefully decorated by Mrs. Kett. When the gala night of April 30th arrived, 750 people attended and made the cage resound with unrestrained merriment and applause from the opening curtain to the finale. Memorable highlights included: Dick Collupy's jekyl-Hyde voice as a feminine impersonatorg the blackface clowning of Harold Field, Tom Green, Park Hurley and Clem Dore, Dick McCarthy's weight-lifting, Tom Hartnett and jack Gilbert in the Sonny-boy routine, the beef-trust chorus, featuring Bill Morrissey as a brideg solos by Arthur O'Shea, Russ Masterson, Larry McCarty and Paul McDonald, Hugh Bradshaw as interlocutorg Joe Sheehan's managerial efficiency, Fr. Keating's many-sided genius. On April 4th, a joint Communion Mass and Breakfast was held for both the Alumni and the members of St. Sebastian's Association. Mr. Thomas Mahony, United States Observer at the San Francisco Peace Conference, gave a very timely and interesting talk, afterwards the Alumni met to elect new officers. When the balloting finished, John Pickard '46 was the new President, James Wiles '45, Vice-President, Bob Bullock '47, Treasurer, and Joe Carroll '45, Secretary. Two weeks later, the School sponsored its first Science Fair and a great many interesting projects were entered. Many parents took advantage of an invitation to attend and they were greatly impressed by the display of scientific interest and talent. After a careful inspection of each exhibit, Fr. james Devlin SJ. awarded first prize to Paul Sullivan -I 77 1- for his model gas producing plant and second prize to jack Nawn for his Bunsen Photometer. Other interesting entries were Lew Santora's model town of San Sebastian, Ed Conway's chemically grown vegetables and the thermometer made by Tom Hartnett and Hugh Bradshaw. To bring this long chronicle to an end, there is time only to mention that during the Easter vacation Fr. Aubut shepherded the members of the French Club on a trip to Quebec and conducted them on a tour of that fascinating city. Finally, the long-awaited prize debate between the Senior and junior societies was held in May with the older students victorious in a discussion of the Stratton Bill and Tom Barrette adjudged the best orator. Commencement Week is almost upon us and we approach it with mingled feelings of gladness and sorrow because, while it represents the crown of our four years effort, it likewise transfers us into the ranks of the Alumni and dispatches us to varying fields. When we leave St. Sebastian's, it will be with the resolution to carry the School's ideals with us and thereby guarantee the permanency of the happiness that we have known for the past four years. SENIOR SOCIALITES Prom -inent members of '48: Vorce, Deignan, Fitzgerald, Hennessy, Grillin, Hartnett, McAuliffe, Boyle, Barrette, Field, Conway, Nawn, Morley. -I 78 1- -S U M 4 - 1- Yt? -'S 4 J' JV 'Ah ' hx 2 + 0 i- 3 - , o Q N R 5 , 1. :- '5 'N -2 lb ixf - . 'MASSAC 5 if 1 Q' .Q A, Q - E ' TESTS OF LOYALTY Loyalty, like other virtues, strengthens and deepens by being tested. To prepare us for the contests of Life St. Sebastian's submitted us to a long series of scholastic tests and athletic jousts that served to render our Loyalty more durable. Our academic stamina will be most fit- tingly attested by the School's diploma which we hope soon to receiveg the development of our Loyalty by means of the triumphs and adversities of physical train- ing is recorded in the following pages. cou 49 rrrr WPG, Q 1 - A J I' af' l Q.. l g sa N 5 +2 Q + - at if wi- I E ly fe : A V 0 'MASSAUK 4791- kft ms OFF FOR NEXY7 HAVEN The Varsity gets final instructions from Conch Murphy. ,I 80 1- SMAR- SPORTS HISTORY W fm 2 ,ef ' Krew? N the afternoon of Monday, September 8th, Coach Vin Murphy's whistle shrilly proclaimed the opening of the 1947 Football season, and forty eager candidates responded to its summons. Only two weeks remained before the opening of the School year and there was no time to be lost if the Arrows were to be whittled into shape for their first game on the 28th. To four of the enthusiasts, Captain jack Boyle, Vin Greene, Bob Murphy and Bill Gibbons, the rigors of the condi- tioning exercises must have seemed a rather mild anti-climax after their epic battle with the Atlantic, but to the rest they were the usual agony and torture that had to be en- dured as a recipe for getting into shape . Grass drills and push-ups proved their worth, however, and, by the time that the scholastic year began on the 22nd, scrim- mages could be engaged in without fear of injuries. Never over-optimistic about a prospective season, Vin had good reason to exude gloom as he strove to find replacements for the six regulars he had lost in the course of a year. The fact that Bill Harwood, jim Caulfield, Pete Pitts and jack Darwin, who had played shoulder to shoulder in the line all during the '46 campaign, were missing from the frontier, did not make his task any easier, but, Fr. George Kerr, of B.C. Sugar Bowl fame, -l 811 made a few visits to the Hill to help screen the candidates who would fill their shoes. In the backfield the familiar faces of Johnny Ellard and Richie Doyle were absent, al- though the presence of seasoned veterans like jack Boyle and Andy McAuliffe did much to brighten the picture considerably. By the afternoon of September 28th, how- ever, the difficulties had been resolved to the extent that St. Sebastian's could field a well-conditioned, sturdy eleven that promised to make up in spirit what it lacked in ex- perience. Stepping into regular berths, Tom Green and Larry McAuliffe joined Jack Boyle and Andy McAuliffe to round out an impressive backfield quartet that took full advantage of the deceptiveness of the T formation. With Vin Greene at the pivot post, flanked by George Hayes and Bob Joyce as guards, Bill Morrissey and Gene Pierotti as tackles, and Bob Murphy and Jim Ryan as wings, the line had size enough to compare favorably with the reliable frontiers of other years. Furthermore, capable reserves like Harold Field, Joe Deignan, Bob Sullivan, Tom Hartnett, Ralph Donnelly, Dave Connor and Ed Ryan gave the shock troops the com- fort of knowing that they would not have to bear the brunt of the siege alone. Auspiciously enough, Captain Jack Boyle won the toss from Bob Boudreau when he 'I , 9 al Q S . P 'wr -1 I! XXX fx' . E N. 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Recalling the tight battle that resulted in a one point verdict for us in '46, each team sparred cautiously through a series of downs before the Cantabs elected to test out their double reverses in three consecutive plays that gained only two yards. At that point, Boudreau got off a 40 yard boot that was taken by jack Boyle on his own 35 and returned to our 43. Wasting no time, the captain and Larry McAuliffe hammered out a first down in three smashes through the right side of our line, and then, just to vary the attack, a 20 yard pass from Boyle to Tom Green permitted the blond ball-handler to carry as far as the enemy 19, before he was downed. On the very next play, the Arrow leader swung wide on a right sweep and, aided by beautiful blocking, cut back sharply through tackle to go all the way for our first Touchdown. Boy joyce's placement attempt took off beautifully but veered to the right of the post to deprive us of a seventh tally. Two plays thereafter the quarter ended and Joe Deignan and Bob Sullivan were sent in to relieve jim Ryan and George Hayes, while Bill Gibbons replaced jack Boyle at fullback. Failing to make the necessary dis- tance in its first four attempts, the home team was forced to kick to St. Sebastian's, but any chance that we had to advance was nullified by a 15 yard penalty that made Andy punt to the C. L. 35. The return, however, was carried to the Arrow 35 and the Cantabs had pos- session of the ball in our territory for the first time. Three plays later they had racked up a first down on plunges to our 25, but when they took to the air route, Bill Gibbons, Joe Deignan and George Hayes batted down their efforts. Once again, a penalty impeded our advance and when Andy arched a kick to midfield, we seemed to be in no danger. The clever Boudreau, however, eluded all tacklers until he was spilled on our 27 and then, without warning, Tom Hartnett's pal, jack Igo, broke through left tackle and raced the remaining distance to tie the score. On the conversion, however, Gene Pierotti roared in to block the oval and prevent any further damage. Passing attempts by both sides closed out the half. When hostilities were resumed, our hosts punched out two quick scores that seemed to sew up the decision. For the second time, a lengthy punt return was a factor that gave them possession near mid-field instead of deep in their own zone, and they swept from their own 42 to a tally in five plays. The T.D. came on the wings of a short Boudreau- Cotter pass that was completed on our 25 and carried into pay dirt, but they were denied the extra point when a Sabatino- Frisoli pass failed to click. Finding them- selves on the short end of a 12-6 score, the FAMILIAR SIGNAL Vin winds up to give his hand whistle -I 83 1- Arrows at that point took to the air, but their strategy boomeranged for Tom Cusick intercepted a Boyle bomb intended for joe Deignan and hustled it to our 24. From that point it took only three successive line smashes for the Cantabs to achieve their third touchdown, with jimmy Cotter lugging the pigskin on the scoring play. The fates and Harold Field asserted themselves at that juncture and Cusick's placement caromed off Harry's chest to keep the margin, 18-6. Although the outlook was far from bright, Larry McAuliffe inaugurated the fourth quarter with a right end sweep of 20 yards, and a Green-Deignan jump pass chalked up another first down at mid-field. Even this joy was short-lived because Cusick intervened with another interception and Cambridge proceeded to kill the clock by running rou- tine line plays. On fourth down, however, we received an unexpected break when Saba- tino's kick went off the side of his foot and bounded backwards to go out of bounds on the C. L. 20. Taking full advantage of the opportunity offered, Jack Boyle carried in three successive plunges and roared through the center of the line to register his second touchdown and make the score, 18-12. The try for the extra point was foiled by Cotter who batted down a Boyle-Murphy aerial. Rallying their spirits by cries of let's get another one , the home team took Bob Joyce's kick-off and proceeded to hammer out two successive first downs in their own territory. In the third series of tries, however, a bobble in the enemy backfield gave joe Deignan a chance to pounce upon the rolling pigskin and we took over on the Cantab 38. Line smashes by Larry and Andy advanced us to the 25, but the clock threatened to stifle our efforts. There remained but 35 seconds to play when Tom Green called for a pass and Jack Boyle faded back and whistled a 37 yard bomb to Bob Murphy in the end zone for the equalizing six points. Pandemo- nium reigned in the ranks of our supporters, and they went completely delirious as Bob Joyce pumped the extra point through the uprights to decide the contest, 19-18, in our favor. For the second successive year we had upset the pre-game predictions of the sports- writers and the next morning's sport pages indicated the fact with headlines such as Cantabs Lose Tough One and Cantabs Edged, 19-18, By St. Sebastian's . The schedule rewarded the Arrows for their magnificent come-back in their opening game by giving them a delightful trip to New Haven the following week. The take- off was made on Friday Noon and the squad reached the campus of Hopkins Country Day School about 5 P.M., just in time to be dis- tributed among the Hopkins student body for an overnight stay. Living up to the finest tradition of New England hospitality, our hosts treated us royally and made our visit extremely pleasant. In the late evening, the city reverberated to the marching feet of the Yale students as they organized rallies and parades in anticipation of the Cornell game next day. To Tom Hartnett's amazement he found his height the subject of great publicity in the New Haven press and he was hard pressed to explain to inquirers why he was not starting in the Saturday contest. To enable us to see the Yale-Cornell game that afternoon, our fray with Hopkins was played at 10 A.M. and, despite the early hour, we had a cheering section of St. Sebastian parents and students, some of whom had arrived Friday night while others had driven down at dawn on Saturday. While the Arrows were without the services of Dave Connor who had been hurt in the Cambridge contest, they were strengthened by the presence of Hilt Collupy whose injured knee had re- sponded to treatment well enough to permit him to start at right end. Winning the toss and electing to receive, the home team re- turned Bob joyce's kick 20 yards and then followed with two first downs that brought them to our 37. Not able to advance beyond that point, they surrendered possession with a punt into the end zone and we countered with two first downs of our own, Larry McAuliffe and jack Boyle doing the honors. We had just made the necessary distance again when a 15 yard penalty stopped our -j I- advance and Andy McAuliffe's punt was blocked, Hopkins recovering the ball back on our 19 yard marker. Taking full advantage of a golden opportunity, Halfbacks Fred Maher and jack Sheehan alternated in thrusts at our frontier, Captain Maher eventually scoring from the four yard line. To try for the extra point the Connecticut team used left-footed Red Brown and a drop-kick technique, but his effort was short of the distance and we trailed by 6-O. For the remainder of the first half, the most we could achieve was three successive first downs that carried us from the 8 to our own 41, Tom Green getting two on quarter- back sneaks and Andy carving out one through right tackle. In the meantime, Hopkins had swept our ends for two long runs but they were finally halted at the 8, just failing to make the necessary yardage. When they stopped us at the 41, they pro- vided us with more chills by marching on our citadel as far as the 19, where Maher was thrown out of bounds as the whistle sounded. We received to begin the second half but did not get far in our first four tries, and, when the home team took over, Joe Deignan jolted Jack Sheehan with a five yard loss just before Jack Boyle intercepted a short pass to put us back in the running. Starting on our own 45, Tom Green chose his plays wisely and sent Andy and Larry scurrying through the tackles when Hopkins was expecting Boyle to blast through the center. In alternate thrusts the brother combination hammered out four consecutive first downs, the last a 19 yard scamper by Andy that carried to the Hopkins 9. A time out was certainly in order and the Connecticut lads called it to plan a defense that held us to two yards in the next three tries. On fourth down with goal to go, there was only one thing to do, so Jack Boyle took the toss from Tom Green, dropped back cooly to the 20 and then arched a feathery pass that Hilt Collupy snatched from the clutching hands of three defenders over the goal line for our only score of the day. In getting ready for the point after, the Arrows took too much time and, with the handicap of five extra yards to cope with, Bob joyce's toe did not make the conversion. . The rest of the game saw the action con- tained mostly within the two 35 yard stripes and St. Sebastian's earning a 3-1 edge in first downs. On the first play of the final quarter, Andy skirted left end to reach the Hopkins 57 but neither passes nor line bucks could continue the advance. Later on, Tom Green sneaked a first down to the enemy 48 and, toward the end of the contest, Andy was awarded a pass completion on the home team's 45, but both opportunities failed to materialize. In the final minute, Bill Hind- inger set up a last ditch threat by intercepting a Boyle pass and the final whistle sounded as Dave Fitzgerald vainly attempted to catch up with a Fred Maher heave. Thus ended a most satisfactory gridiron battle marked by the highest type sportzmanship and by offici- ating that left nothing to be desired. After a buffet luncheon in the gymnasium, the two squads set out for the Yale Bowl to watch the Elis take on Cornell and thereby bring to a close the most pleasurable visit ever made by a St. Sebastian athletic team. The following Friday introduced another innovation, for the Arrows took part in the first game ever played under arc lights by a Red and Black eleven. Our opponent was Hudson High School and we arrived in the town to be pleasantly surprised by the facili- ties afforded at Riverside Park. As a matter of coincidence, our visit came during the week of the men's mission and the starting time of the contest was delayed until the services had ended. Preceded by the playing of the nation- al anthem by the local school band, the game got off to a most amazing start with Hudson taking Bob Joyce's boot and marching on three successive first downs to the Arrow 16 before giving up the pigskin. When we did get possession, we sustained a terrific loss, for jack Boyle was painfully injured in a pile-up when a St. Sebastian player fell on him and wrenched an important ligament in his left leg. With Bill Gibbons replacing jack, we managed to get one meager first down before the quarter ended, but the -I 85 j- HIGII DIVIZ Andy takes to the uir at Crzmwcll STRAIGHT'-ARM Drew tzlkcs cure of Crzmwcll adversary 4 -,N 'V K I , 5A'wg2, l+'I HST DOWN l,zn'rv :nukes lv alistnllvv in Ihv livrksllire VUIIIPSI Hudson trio of Garcia, Mendes and Jacobs racked up two more and then kicked to Andy on our 15. His return trip was only tem- porarily interrupted at our 27, for, without warning, he broke through left tackle on the very next play and, aided by beautiful block- ing, streaked 73 yards to hang up our first score. The figures on the scoreboard remained that way, because a Green-Deignan pass went incomplete. Before the half ended, We chalked up an- other touchdown in most opportune fashion. On the fourth play after the second kick-off, the Hudson kicker fumbled and, when he was smothered by the entire Red and Black line, we were awarded the oval on the enemy 22. Bill Gibbons smashed off each of the tackles to gain seven yards and then, with the secondary drawn in to back up the central section of the frontier, Andy toured left end for a second touchdown to give us a 12-0 lead. After Bob joyce's placement had been blocked, the country boys put on a scoring drive of their own, mixing up passes and plunges in such effective fashion that they ate up 65 yards and their quarterback, Pitard, was able to knife his way across our goal line from the one yard marker. joe Deignan blocked Halfback Shea's kick and we retired to the field house for the mid-way respite on the right side of the 12-6 score. When play was resumed, Bill Gibbons took the wind out of the Hudson sails by intercept- ing a Jacobs pass intended for Bonnazoli, and the Arrows proceeded to launch their most sustained offensive of the night. Three first downs in quick succession, punched out by Andy, Larry and Tom Green, conveyed the ball to the rival 30, but a holding penalty and an ill-fated lateral pass drove us back to mid-field. Forced to punt, Andy got off a coliin corner boot that went out of bounds on the home 6 and imprisoned the foe in his own territory for the rest of the game. Because Tom Green was hurt on the follow- ing play, Andy moved up to the play-calling slot and joe Deignan fulfilled a life ambition by carrying the ball and gaining seven yards. Despite its make-shift character, the Red and Black backfield rolled on to the Hudson 14 where an intercepted pass prevented another score by the Arrows just before the final whistle. Earlier in the season, the conclave of Boston sportswriters had voted St. Sebastian's a Class C rating, and during the week after the Hudson win, we were pleasantly surprised SURPRISE GREETING lndy roars in to stop a St. Clement's back in his tracks. Acting Captain Bill Morrissey greets the St. Clement s leader -I 87 1- MANAGERIAL TIMBER Andy invades Dick Keelan's department to find the Arrows listed as seventh in the Class C bracket. Gene Mack also carried us as passengers in his unbeaten, but tied iitney and we were mentioned prominently in several surveys of schoolboy Football. Our next test was a Sunday encounter with St. Clement's of Somerville at Dilboy Field, and Bill Morrissey, veteran tackle, acted as game captain in place of the injured jack Boyle. jack's absence forced Coach Murphy to con- vert namesake Bob into a plunging back and Joe Deignan replaced Murph at left end. With Bob Joyce out of action also, Jim Ryan started at right guard and we hoped to have enough man power to see us through the fray. To start the festivities, Hilt Collupy kicked to the Somerville 10 and, although the ball was returned to the 35, four tries yielded nothing and St. Clement's punted outside at our 41. When a holding penalty was called on our first play, Bill Gibbons quick-kicked to our opponents' 55 and four plays later we had possession on our 28. Bob Murphy's first plunge then made six yards at right tackle to start a drive that netted four straight first downs and brought us to the enemy 7. Sparking the offensive, Larry Mc- Auliffe had threaded his way through right tackle for a 17 yard romp, while two jump passes from Tom Green to Tom Hartnett were good for important gains and helped to keep the foe guessing. At the 7 our attack bogged down temporarily and, despite the fact that Bob Murphy recovered a St. Clement's fumble on their 23, we were not able to threaten seriously for the remainder of the half. ' Vin Greene had received a bad shaking up before the end of the half and Ralph Donnelly succeeded him at the pivot post, only to have Larry McAu1iEe rendered hors -I gg 1-. de combat, necessitating the substitution of Billy Gibbons. Handicapped as we were, we started off the third period with an unex- pected first down when Andy McAuliffe, back in punting position, was opportunist enough to scoop up a bad pass and race to our 43 before being forced outside. Later in the chapter, Andy and Tom Green chalked up two more after Bill Gibbons had recovered a Somerville fumble, but they did not lead to any real threat. As the last period started to wane, Ralph Donnelly gave the Arrows a rare opportunity by intercepting an enemy pass on their 25, but, after a power drive to the 15, Bob Murphy had the ball stolen on him and the oval reverted to the home team. Encouraged by the achievement of a first down, St. Clement's tried a desperation pass on fourth down in the next series and, when the aerial went incomplete, we took over on their 28 with 70 seconds to play. A pass had pulled out verdicts for us before, so Tom Green, who had been throwing most fre- quently to Tom Hartnett, faked a toss to the Cambridge lad and passed instead to Hilt Collupy who gave a warm welcome to the pigskin in the end zone. Bob Joyce was called upon at that point to demonstrate his specialty and he obliged with a perfect effort to make the score, 7-0. There was time for only one play after the ensuing kick-off and the final whistle paid tribute to our third victory of the season. Close as the score was, St. Clement's never succeeded in penetrating beyond our 35 yard stripe during the entire game and we felt that our belated tally was richly deserved. To celebrate Parents' and Friends' Day, Case High School of Swansea was invited to Nonantum Hill on Friday, October 24th, and a fme afternoon drew several hundred to St. Sebastian Field for the contest. Once again, the injury jinx plagued us and Bill Morrissey was the latest victim to be relegated to the sidelines, the versatile Jim Ryan filling in at left tackle in Bill's place. The injured Vin Greene was well enough to start and Larry McAuliffe had a specially constructed mask to protect his mouth that had to be stitched after the Somerville contest. Unable to dress with the squad, Jack Boyle had to be content with roaming up and down the side- lines, encouraging and exhorting his mates. Almost as soon as the whistle blew, it was evident that we were facing a sturdy team that would provide plenty of opposition. We elected to receive and Bob Murphy ran back the kick-off to our 25, but short gains in the first two tries made it prudent for Andy to boot on third down. Starting at mid-field, the visitors used sheer power plays to drive us back to our own 19 before they fumbled and gave Andy the chance to pounce upon the oval. Although we did celebrate this piece of luck by a first down, the next series pro- duced little yardage and we kicked again to the Case 30. Shortly thereafter, a 15 yard penalty advanced them to midfield, but Britland fumbled and this time Joe Deignan recovered. The 29 yard line was as far as we could penetrate on this break, and, with the second period well under way, it began to look as if we would have trouble in scoring. When we surrendered the ball, the visitors rolled along for two straight first downs, although a 15 yard penalty for holding took most of that distance away from them. To recoup that loss, they took to the air but Tom Green intercepted a pass on their 32 and on this occasion we took full advantage of the opportunity presented. Tom Green probed the center for 4 yards and then turned the matter over to Bob Murphy who powered his way over the goal line by means of three consecutive plunges, the last a 15 yard jaunt through left tackle. That we did not add the extra point did not seem to matter too much, for, having made the distance once, we felt that we could repeat the performance. There was enough time remaining in the first half for Case to pound out one first down and to have another awarded them via a 5 yard penalty. With eleven seconds to go, a success- ful aerial carried them to our 18 but the whistle intervened to nip the threat. It was a far different story in the second half, for we took the offensive right from the -l 89 I- start. Milwood's kick came to Tom Hartnett and he raced down the sideline to our 42 before being hit out of bounds. With Murph and Andy alternating we hammered out two first downs and had another made when a fumble on the Case 12 stopped us tempo- rarily. Finding themselves unable to gain, the visitors kicked to Andy on their 45 and he brought it back to the 25 by very fancy footwork. Six plays later, the same McAuliffe danced his way through right tackle to hang up a reassuring tally that made the score, 12-0. Again the point after was denied us when Bob joyce's try was low and wide of the bar. In the final chapter, both teams exhibited some of the best Football of the day. A Jim Britland pass straight down the middle to the shifty Frank Santos transported the pig- skin to our 28, and at that point a 15 yard penalty against St. Sebastian's threatened to do more harm until Hilt Collupy hauled in another Britland aerial on the 5 to avert any further trouble. It was then that Andy found easy cruising through left tackle and racked up three successive first downs in three carries that landed us on the Case 42. When a fumble halted our march, it provided the visitors a chance to fill the air with passes, but Murph intercepted an important one at our 55 and lugged it back to the opposing 47. With Tom Green electing to try the air route, it was the visitors turn to intercept and their Santos gathered in the ball on his own 40 and escorted it to our 15. Time was rapidly running out so Coach Murphy sub- stituted generously on every play in order to permit all the Arrows to perform in front of their parents and friends. Four more aerials were left in the Case bag of tricks but Vin Greene corralled the last one to give Bob Murphy a chance to plough eight yards on the last play of the day. During the Coffee Hour afterwards, the visiting players and fans made up an impromptu cheering section to pay tribute to the sportsmanship and hospitality of St. Sebastian's. The sixth game of the season found us opposing Lawrence Central Catholic in the Municipal Stadium at Lawrence before three thousand spectators. While the squad trav- eled by bus, a large number of parents and students made the trip in private cars to be on hand for the contest. This was the second grid meeting between the two schools, the previous encounter the year before ending in a 6-6 deadlock. just to keep us injury conscious, Tom Green turned up with an infected finger that permitted him to see only limited service and gave Sophomore Wally MacKinnon a stern baptism of fire as his replacement. Ralph Donnelly also started his first battle at the pivot post, Vin Greene being out of action temporarily. At the out- set, the absence of so many regulars was not too noticeable for we marched from the opening kick-off for two consecutive first downs and we had reached the Lawrence 38 when a disastrous fumble gave the home team a highly appreciated break. The fumbling proved contagious, however, and the Central lads bobbled, allowing Hilt Collupy to re- cover, whereupon we reciprocated in the same fashion, only to have Lawrence do the same again, Harry Field regaining the oval. Because we were still in enemy territory, a pass seemed the proper weapon, but Herve Gallant snared Bob Murphy's heave and flew down the sidelines as far as our 18. On the very next play, Frank Sexton passed to Ed Morris in the end zone and we trailed, 6-0. After the point after attempt had failed, Bob Murphy gathered in the kick-off on our 10 and made a fine return to the Arrow 58. Larry and Andy had dented the opposing line as far as their 46 and made a first down, when, on the next play, we fumbled again, letting Central recover and set sail for another tally. Two plays later, the prodigious Sexton faded back 15 yards to uncork a terrific aerial that Paul Raymond completed behind our secondar and carried across the . . 7 . goal line to make it 12-0. For a second time the conversion did not materialize, because Gleason's kick hit the cross bar squarely and dropped to the ground. Still undaunted, we made another attempt to get under way, Andy and Larry delivering -I QQ 1- another first down after the kick-off. When the teams changed sides in the second period, Larry McAuliffe found a beautiful hole at right tackle and galloped 35 yards to the Lawrence 17 where Paul Raymond caught him from behind. Two plays more advanced us to the 11 where a tragic fumble robbed us again and the home team took over to consume the rest of the period in a slow but steady march that resulted in a third T.D. Again it was a Sexton bomb to Ed Morris, eating up 30 yards to our 5 yard stripe, that set up the six points, and the talented passer plunged over to change the score to 18-0. The second half produced a much better Red and Black defense against aerials, but not much in the way of a concerted offensive. Central penetrated to our 18 just before the end of the third quarter, but 20 yards in two tries by Larry carried the ball out of the danger zone. On the first play of the last chapter, Andy kept the drive rolling with an 18 yard scamper to the Lawrence 45, but he was hit so hard that the pigskin was jarred from his grasp and claimed by the rival quarterback, Bajak. Launching a fresh assault, the home team drove along the ground and skirted our ends until Bill Durkin hung up the final points of the day on a left end sweep that swelled the margin to 24-0. For the remainder of the game we dominated the play, gaining ground on short passes from Tom Green to joe Deignan and Bob Murphy, but even this threat was extinguished by a Lawrence interception on its own 15 and a consequent freeze that lasted until the final whistle. Thus we suffered our first defeat, yet we were chagrined that the score should be so one-sided when fumbling alone con- stituted the difference between a well-played game and an overwhelming defeat. The following week-end was much more pleasant, giving us a pleasant trip to the Berkshires and a 31-13 win over Cranwell. Transported in a fiotilla of cars that left the School at Noon on Saturday, we reached the Irving Inn at Dalton in plenty of time to enjoy a lobster dinner provided by Mr. STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN Larry about to out-fox the Cambridge Latin Collupy. Afterwards, we spent a pleasant evening, swimming and playing games at the town's very fine recreation center before turning in for the night. Quite a group of parents made the overnight jaunt and they assisted with us at the Mass celebrated by Monsignor Mclnnis in the parish church next morning. The game was played in the early afternoon and for once we were at com- paratively full strength, lacking only the services of Jack Boyle. While our foes were not considered as strong as in years past, they jolted our complacency by pushing across a touchdown as soon as they took possession of the ball. Pete Gillespie was the villian who scampered 25 yards for the score and then added insult to injury by passing to Dick McGrath for the seventh point. In less time than it takes to tell it, how- ever, we recovered six of those points, Bob Murphy tearing 23 yards on four straight thrusts and Tom Green hurling a 25 yard pass to Hilt Collupy on the Cranwell 5. Andy raced over through right tackle for the score, but Bob Murphy's cleat touched the sideline on an end sweep for the P.A.T. and we had to be content with a 7-6 deficit for the moment. Although we threatened again early in the second quarter on the strength of first downs by Andy and Larry, a fumble -j 91 j- secondary cost us possession on the enemy's 23 and we had to wait for an interception by Andy at the rival 40 to get underway once more. On the interception the ball had been carried to the home team's 17 and from that point our three running backs took turns in gain- ing yardage until Larry smashed over for his first score of the season to put us ahead, 12-7. A tackle smash failed to produce the extra point and the half ended shortly there- after with no further scoring. In the third chapter we were well on our way to another T.D., having reached the Cranwell 8 on substantial runs by Larry and Murph, when a freak play cheated us of a score and added six points to our opponents total. With a lateral pass called for, Tom Green's shovelled pass hit Murphy on the knee, bounded into the air and was caught by Pete Gillespie on his own 5. Keenly alert to the opportunity, the Berkshire fullback streaked down the sideline with Tom Green in hot pursuit but not quite able to overtake the leader in the 95 yard sprint. Gillespie's second touchdown thus made it 13-12 and again we trailed the home eleven by a single point. After the foe's unavailing try for the extra tally, St. Sebastian's roared back to take the A A e la.. EXULTATION ack Boyle and Frank Renaud congratulate Bob Joyce after his game-winning P.A.T. -I 92 1- lead again in 12 plays. Murph gained the greater part of the distance with considerable assistance from the McAuliffe duo, but in crossing the last white line the Arrow full- back fumbled and only a quick-witted re- covery by Tom Hartnett gave us the lead 18-13. In the final quarter, we hugged the oval until we had racked up two more scores, the first by dint of a strong ground attack in which Larry's 16 yard jaunt set up Tom Green's score and the second by virtue of Larry's interception which he followed up with a 20 yard scamper that preceded Murph's register. After Tom Green's touchdown, Bob Joyce stepped back to try for the extra point and amazed the opposition by passing to Tom Hartnett for the marker instead of place-kicking. That same tally allowed the elongated end to emerge as high scorer of the day for the Arrows. The game over, we hustled back to Dalton for a substantial dinner before setting out on the long trek back to Boston. To ring down the curtain on the 1947 competitive season, we paid a visit to Danvers to engage the St. john's Prep team that we had met and tied in the most spectacular game of the preceding season. Our hosts were reputed to be a strong and highly ag- gressive eleven despite their rather average record of three wins and as many losses. When we arrived at the stadium, red paint was much in evidence and the Prep students staged a funeral march in which a moribund St. Sebastian warrior was the central figure. Getting under way early, the Arrows ham- mered out two straight first downs and were on the verge of another until a fumble gave the oval to St. john's on their own 25. For the rest of the opening quarter the home team retained possession, pecking away at our frontier for small gains that added up to first downs. At our 12, however, they were unable to gain in four tries and we took over only to have a poor pass prevent Andy from booting the ball beyond our 27. Re- newing their assault, the Prep lads completed a 12 yard pass after which Divencenzo toured the end for a first down and Ferri plowed iw - L . - -45. D X. SQA Q . ls: A ww? as bmw K ' f f xx s My Q, :- Qiyg. 5554 w .mln BREAK-AWAY BY MURPH', IN THE CASE GAME HUDDLE S Ar 3 . SHOVEL PASS TENSION MURPH SCORES AGAINST CASE A CHARACTER STUDY over from the 3 to register the first score of the day. Harry Field stopped the same Mr. Ferri when he tried to rush the P.A.T. and kept the damage to 6-0. On the ensuing kick-off, Dave Connor foiled an attempt at an onside kick by fall- ing on the pigskin at our 47, so the Red and Black put on a sustained offensive that tied the score. A short pass from Green to Deignan began the attack, power plunges by Murph kept it rolling and a long-awaited penalty against St. John's for unnecessary roughness helped considerably. When Bob had consumed 13 yards in two cracks over right tackle, Tom Green wisely varied the attack by flipping a short pass to Hilt Collupy over the goal line and the count was dead- locked at 6-6. Bob Joyce tried a pass for the extra point, but it failed to click. Almost as soon as the second half opened, the officiating began to assume most prom- inent proportions. Earlier in the day, Gene Pierotti's father had been banished from the lines for trying to protect our rights in his capacity as stake-holder and Mr. Frank Coyle had to replace him at the insistence of the referee. On the fourth play of the third period, Ed Fleming uncorked a pass which Andy McAuliffe intercepted but the whistle blew and a double penalty was called: clip- ping against St. John's and uroughing the passer against St. Sebastian's. Feeling that the penalty was charged to him, jim Ryan asked Why ? and was promptly put out of the contest for the day. Unable to gain, the home team kicked to our 11 but, when Andy attempted to punt out of danger, the snap- back was off the beam and he was smothered on our 8. Immediately afterwards we lost the services of Hilt Collupy through injury and two plays later Fleming passed to Opper- man for a touchdown. This time Ferri hit left tackle and made it, 13-6. A fumble on the following kick-off was recovered by the Prep's Beichert but it did no harm for Bob Murphy intercepted a Fleming pass on the very next play. Shortly thereafter, however, Andy's punt was blocked on our 24 and the double lateral play that followed produced 8 yards for St. john's together with 15 yards called against us for piling on . With the ball on our 1, Ferri hit center for a score and a line plunge added the point after to run the total to 20-6. Early in the last period we hung up our last score of the game, chiefly by virtue of a 44 yard run by Andy on the Villanova Play . This piece of strategy had advanced the pigskin to the Danvers 31, whereupon Andy danced through ROYAL ROOTERS AT CRANWELL -I Q5 1- left tackle for 16 more to encourage Murph and Larry to carry the rest of the way, Bob delivering the T.D. and the P.A.T. as well to reduce the margin to Z0-13. That status quo did not last long, however, because Ferri took Bob joyce's kick on his own 30 and raced it back to our 19, to set up a left end jaunt by Audet that crossed our last white line and swelled St. John's lead to 26-13. In the remaining minutes the Arrows continued to fight back, reaching the enemy 12 on three successive first downs before the whistle ended their exertions for the season. Disappointed as they were by the defeat, the Red and Black gridders made plans for another campaign by unanimously electing Tom Green to lead them in 1948 even before they left the locker rooms. Be- fore they left for their homes, most of the squad dropped in for a visit to Monsignor Mclnnis at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and they were rewarded by his characteristic cheerful- ness that served to dispel any remnants of gloom. With the Varsity season ended, the tradi- tional Red-Blue game remained to be played before the moleskins could be put away for another year. Although jack Boyle was un- able to play in the contest, he was designated Honorary Red Captain while Vin Greene was appointed Game Captain of the Red forces. The honor of leading the Blues was accorded to Bill Morrissey in recognition of his stellar work as a St. Sebastian lineman for three years. When the squad lists were posted, it was noticed that the first team strength was rather evenly divided between the two camps, the Reds appearing to have an edge in the frontier, and the Blues seeming to have the preponderance of power in the back- field. Played on the raw, cold Friday of November 21st, the contest proved to be a see-saw affair with the action confined chiefly between the two 35 yard markers. Blue Captain Bill Morrissey pulled up with an injury early in the fray and was not in the game when his quarterback, Tom Green, broke the stalemate late in the third period with a timely pass that carried 20 yards to Andy McAuliffe who raced the remaining ten yards for the only score of the day. The Reds countered with a single wing formation and Bob Murphy plunges that drove deep into Blue territory in the dying minutes of the contest, but an unfortunate choice of second down - ten instead of first down --live nullified any chance they had of knotting the count. The team's record of 5 victories, 2 defeats and 1 tie was noteworthy enough to be honored publicly, so the School sponsored a testimonial banquet on Sunday evening, November 30th, with the Varsity players the guests of honor. Every place in the refectory was taken by parents and friends who had EVEN -STEVEN The rival coaches congratulate each other after the 6-6 tie at Hopkins. -I 96 1- followed the fortunes of the Arrows during the season and they heartily enjoyed the varied program. When the tables were cleared away, Monsignor Mclnnis paid his personal tribute and that of the School to the gridiron warriors and then turned the microphone over to Fr. Flanigan who acted as Master of Ceremonies and introduced the principal speakers of the evening, Dan Kelly, dean of top-flight Football officials, and Artie Gore, popular National League umpire. Noticing Herb Kopf, former coach of the Boston Yanks, in the gathering, Fr. Flanigan invited him to address the assemblage, and he rivalled the well-received speeches of his predecessors so brilliantly that everyone present agreed that the speaking program left nothing to be desired. To bring the festivities to a close, the annual athletic honors were bestowed, jackets for the veteran players and letters for the neophytes. Jack Boyle was accorded a personal plaque for all-round athletic excellence, while Bill Morrissey hung his shield in token of the triumph achieved by his Blues. As a complete surprise to all present, Gene Pierotti's father was awarded the Varsity S in recognition of his services and loyalty to the Red and Black over a period of years. Thus another volume of St. Sebastian Foot- ball history was written in the Fall of 1947 and it has been reproduced here in the pages of The Arrow as a tribute to the athletes who disported themselves so creditably on the gridiron that they added to the ever- increasing laurels of the School. 'S C0UN7p,, 'G 1 -141-+5-r. Q ,WM f lu ff' QW qo- 5' - '5 +55 fi, 'ii w Q ,q i xkqly 'MASSACB -I 97 1- FOOTBALL SUMMARY - 1947 Coach - VINCENT C. MURPHY Captain - JOHN BOYLE '48 Manager- RICHARD KEELAN '49 SCHEDULE St. Seb. ..19 .. 6 ....12 .. 7 .. 12 .. 0 ....51 Sept. Cambridge Latin ............. Oct. Hopkins Country Day School ..., Oct. Hudson High ................ Oct. St. Clement's of Somerville . . Oct. Case High ................ Nov. 2 Lawrence Central Catholic .... Nov. 9 Cranwell Prep ............ Nov. 16 St. John's Prep ....... Blues Captain john Boyle Manager Richard Keelan fWilliam Morrissey, Captainj 6-Reds fVincent Greene, Captain, JACKET AWARDS Captain-Elect Thomas Green Hilton Collupy David Connor joseph Deignan Ralph Donnelly Harold Field William Gibbons Vincent Greene Thomas Hartnett Paul Burke James Coleman John Cochran Edward Connors Paul Corcoran David Hanron George Hayes Robert Joyce Andrew McAuliffe Lawrence McAuliffe William Morrissey Robert Murphy Eugene Pierotti Edward Ryan James Ryan Robert Sullivan LETTER AWARDS -I 98 I- Wallace MacKinnon Francis Murphy William O'Brien Charles Sullivan Murray Regan Mr. Arthur Pierotti OPP 18 6 6 o 0 24 13 26 0 AMW ff HE advent of St. Sebastian's fifth season of Hockey competition was not hailed too enthusiastically by Arrow fans, because, shortly before the Catholic League schedule began, the School authorities announced that the Red and Black sextet was withdrawing from full membership in the circuit and would have only a guest status in the cam- paign ahead. In arriving at this decision, St. Sebastian's was endeavoring to foster the well-being of its own complete athletic pro- gram in private school ranks and at the same time not prejudice the prospects of the Catholic League. As a result, our games with the other seven teams would be exhibition contests and therefore would not be tallied in the league standing. To prepare for the competition ahead, several preliminary practice sessions were held at the Boston Arena and they provided Coach Murphy with an opportunity to screen the large number of candidates and to decide upon his squad membership. For the first time in his St. Sebastian career, the sports' mentor had a comparatively easy task in this regard, for it was his good fortune to find that he could field practically the same sextet that had gone through the rigors of the previous campaign. Led by Captain Bob Egan, the icemen of '47-'48 were paced by the Egan-Murphy-Deignan forward unit, boasted a veteran and efficient defense in Jack Boyle and Bill Gibbons, and had a superb net- minder in Bruce Harrigan whose wizardry was well demonstrated the year before. Besides this stellar aggregation, it soon mi' fa ' I fx. 'Y' became evident that the Arrows would enjoy a depth of talent not present in other years. To rest his starting line, Vin would be able to send in capable substitutes like Andy McAuliffe, Henry Lane and jim Ryan, fol- lowing up, if necessary, with a fresh frontier composed of Frank Hennessy, Bob Kelly and Jim Cotter. Places also would have to be found for Murray Regan and Paul Corcoran, graduates from previdus diaper lines, to- gether with jerry Burns, Vin Durnan and Larry McCarty, the last two being new Freshman arrivals. At the defense posts, sub- stitute material was not as plentiful, but Sophomore Wally MacKinnon and Freshman Bill McCarthy were definite prospects, while reliable Harold Field and enthusiastic john Doherty afforded adequate replacement for Bruce Harrigan. After four years of play at the Skating Club, the Catholic League decided to transfer to the Boston Arena and it was on that ice that we met Lawrence Central Catholic to open our season on Sunday evening, Decem- ber 7th. As newcomers to the circuit, the Merrimac Valley lads were an unknown quantity, but reports were circulated that they had enjoyed a banner season the year before and should serve to strengthen the league competition. It was our entire '46-'47 club that skated out to meet them and it did not take the Arrows long to demonstrate that they had not lost the skill and speed that characterized their play of a season ago. Collecting the puck behind our cage after one minute of play had elapsed, Bob Murphy had little trouble in outskating the Lawrence -1 99 1- ,S v Q 'I :Q W W . X li' 1' A+ if 4 jaw 3- I. K 1947-48 HOCKEY TE AM Dcignzm, McAuliffc, Lame, I-Iurrignn, Boyle, Capt. lfg2ll1ifAl7SCl1IZ Murphy 'SCOUNIP . Q -,-. fa O 2' 55 1: Q-'Fw , ,041 ,sr ' :rw 9 ' C? ' gil.. 5 + . g 2 li Y A 3 ' 4:2-T 2 4.16 0 ' 5 '41AssA0W - X IOO lf' KW xg' Y 'k vmx x X xgijskj- 1 x kin N Y -XS 1 my W W xx. K forwards and in eluding their defensemen to drive home our first goal of the year at 1:50. Exactly a minute later we added a second marker when Murph faked the rival net- minder out of position, then passed to Joe Deignan at the opposite side of the cage and the Belmont wing rose to the occasion by sliding the disc into the opening. just about this time, one of the rival defensemen re- sorted to over-aggressive tactics that brought him three penalties before the period drew to a close and, with the Central lads handi- capped by his absence, Andy McAuliffe, who had replaced Bob Murphy, laced home a Bob Egan offering at 3:03 to give us almost a point-a-minute average. With the tension considerably lessened by this early lead, Coach Murphy experimented with various reserve combinations in order to rest different members of the starting team and give every member of the squad a chance to see action. For that reason the remainder of the first stanza went scoreless until ten seconds before its closing bell when Bob Egan blasted home a Jack Boyle feed to dent the strings and make our margin 4-0. By no means anxious to run up the total, the Red and Black coasted for the greater part of the last two periods, although at times the reserves put more pressure on the foe than the starting team had exerted. This was demonstrated clearly in the second stanza after Egie hammered home a Deignan assist for our fifth goal. When the teams lined up in mid-ice, the Hennessy-Kelly-Cotter line took over the operations and, after winning the face-off, fairly flew over the glassy sur- face to rack up another point in 15 seconds, Jim Cotter turning on the red light and Bobby Kelly assisting. Similar pressure caused Murray Regan to draw his first penalty in league competition before that chapter ended. To close out our offensive for the evening, jim Ryan collected the rubber from Bill Gibbons in our territory, carried just across the Lawrence blue line and then scorched a low shot into the cage that proved to be the final Arrow marker. Defensively, we were not tested too strongly for Bill Gibbons and Jack Boyle had little trouble in breaking up rival sallies, and Bruce Harrigan was more than equal to the task of clearing the few shots that came his way. Next morning, The Boston Post gave us top billing in reporting the Catholic League games and referred to our well co-ordinated offense and our snappy and well-executed assault early in the gamef, The following week found us crossing blades with St. Clement's of Somerville, a team that in years past had provided some of the stiffest opposition in the League. Upon arriving at the Arena, we were informed that the Red and Black would be without the services of Bob Murphy for the contest be- cause the high-scoring center-iceman had been stricken with pneumonia. To meet this new development, Andy McAuliffe moved up to center the first line and jim Cotter succeeded him on the second frontier. When the teams faced off, Andy celebrated his promotion by winning the face and sparking a drive on the Somerville cage but his bid was turned aside by the guardian. In the ensuing battle for possession of the puck behind the enemy cage, St. Clement's managed to slide out the disc to a sleeper on their blue line and he proceeded to roar down the ice and carry in on defenseless Bruce Harrigan. Bruce, however, was equal to the crisis and, when the foe shot for the left side of the goal, our wily custodian beat the rubber to the spot and the drive caromed off his pads harmlessly to snuff out a very real threat. That early exchange set the tempo for the contest and both goalies were kept on the alert by repeated bids for scores. Before the first period ended, however, the Somerville lads had skated themselves out and we were able to rack up two sudden goals that were only a minute apart. The first register came off the blade of Bill Gibbons who raked in a second rebound off Shea's pads and powered it home to turn on the red light at 7:40. Since it had been joe Deignan who set up Gibby's score, it was only fitting that our hard-pressing wing should find the range for himself and he succeeded in doing so with -I 101 1- .'-'Q 04 X 95' BOYLE DEFENDS wmlw' X :W . THE MURPHY TECHNIQUE GIBBY PRESSES i , the aid of Jack Boyle and jim Ryan at 8:42. The Deignan tally really was the turning point in the stanza because it came so close on the heels of the opening score that it broke the spirit of the St. Clement's lads who had given everything that they had, but to no avail. If we were inclined to coast at all in the middle frame, we were not permitted to do so, for the Somerville skaters returned to the fray rested and they kept the pressure on our cage the greater part of the period. Once again Bruce Harrigan was tested to the limit when an ill-advised Arrow pass across the front of our cage was intercepted by an enemy who made the most of his opportunity by blasting a 10 footer that Bruce just barely deflected with a hasty thrust of his stick. Late in the chapter, Bob Egan's trailing paid off when he hopped on a Henry Lane rebound and beat Goalie Shea with a flip into the open side of the net. That ended the scoring for the period, but we added a fourth and final marker early in the last chapter on a solo jaunt by the Red and Black captain who surprised the St. Clement's goalie by getting off his shot earlier than usual instead of carrying in deep. Emerging as high scorer of the day, Egie almost lived up to his per- formance against the Somerville sextet the year before when he scored all our goals against them. In the absence of Bob Murphy, the services rendered by Frank Hennessy, Bob Kelly, Paul Corcoran and Murray Regan during the fray were most valuable because they lightened the burden of the first two lines considerably. Defensively, the work of both netminders was superb inasmuch as they were besieged relentlessly but our custodian came off with the laurels as he turned in his second consecutive shut-out. The third week of Arena competition in- troduced us to another team that had been added to the League roster this year, Christo- pher Columbus. On paper the in-towners were not figured to give us too much com- petition, because in their two previous con- tests they had failed to score a single tally. -I TO 3 The game was played on the Sunday before Christmas and we were without Bruce Harri- gan in the nets, john Doherty replacing the regular goalie who was on his way to Canada for a vacation with his family. Bob Murphy was still in the hospital and once again Andy McAuliffe took over the first line pivot spot. When the puck was faced-off we began auspiciously enough by descending upon the opposite cage but, although Bob Egan lifted two hard shots at Columbus' Coughlin, they caromed off his pads and we lost possession of the disc. Within two minutes we were given an unexpected jolt when, during a scrimmage in front of the enemy net, the rubber was cleared out of the danger zone and then collected by Dick Lee, opposing wing, who raced down the ice to feint johnny Doherty out of position and push home the first score of the night, as well as the first marker ever credited to the new school. Try as we might, we could not find the range and it was not until 6:20 that Andy broke the spell by savagely lashing home a joe Deignan rebound that tied up the score. Once the ice was broken, we lost no time in forging ahead. On the following face-off we bore down again on the enemy citadel and although our first try was rebuffed, Bob Egan found a Bill Gibbons pass on his stick and rammed it in to extend the count to 2-1. Gibby felt so good about the last proceedings that he decided to venture a solo two minutes before the end of the frame and his sizzling shot from just over the blue line turned on the red light for our third goal. In the second period we scored practically at will, adding five points to our score and making the contest a run-away affair. First to start the parade was Egie at 1:10 and he was set up by Deignan and McAuliffe. Half a minute later, Gibby took away the puck from a Columbus carrier and encountered no opposition in bearing down on the rival cage to register his second goal of the day. With substitutes shuttling in and out of the fray, five minutes elapsed before we hit the bull's eye again, the Red and Black captain acting as marksman on a pass from Andy McAuliffe. j- BETXVEEN PERIODS By this time the scoring was developing into a sharpshooting contest between Bob Egan and Bill Gibbons and at 7:54, with Henry Lane in the penalty box for the first time this year, the defenseman took full advantage of a jim Ryan feed to give us our seventh marker and tie up his personal duel with Egan. There was still time, before the buzzer sounded, for Frank Hennessy to tally after Bob Kelly had given Coughlin a hard chance. To take the pressure off, the Freshman wings, Vin Durnan and Larry McCarthy pivoted by Paul Corcoran, made their appearance and were given a warm welcome by the spectators. In the last chapter we added two more tallies on openings that could not be passed up and - you guessed it - Egan was credited with the first at 2:55, while Gibby had to wait until 9:15 before he equalled it on another solo. Thus the wing and the defenseman had a Roman holiday and emerged with four tallies apiece. Except for Columbus' only score in the hrst period, our goalies had an easy time of it and neither Harold Field nor john Doherty complained of overwork. On December 28th we showed no ill effects from the Christmas festivities and we cele- brated the return of Bob Murphy to perfect health by outclassing St. Mary's of Lynn, 9-1. The return of the center iceman posed a bit of a problem for Coach Murphy because -l 104 the first string frontier of Egan-McAuliffe- Deignan had been functioning smoothly and no mentor likes to break up a winning com- bination. It was decided that Andy would start and that Bob would center the second line, and the decision was more than justified in the first minute of play. Winning the face, McAuliffe poked the puck through the rival center, regained it neatly and then threaded his way through the defense to fool the goalie and register our first score in exactly 22 seconds. While the din of the crowd's ap- proval was still re-echoing through the Arena, the West Roxbury all-round athlete won the second face and varied his tactics by pass- ing to Bob Egan who in turn handed off to Jack Boyle. Meantime, Andy shook himself free of coverage, picked up a lead pass from Boyle and dented the strings again at 0:45. Two goals in 45 seconds was a feat seldom accomplished in any kind of competition. At that point the Murphy line took over and, while the pressure was never off the Lynn cage, nothing more came of our efforts until 7:32 when Bob Murphy raked in a clearing shot in our territory and wheeled his way down the ice unaided to carry the goalie out of position and deposit a going-away shot in the open corner of the net for our third count. For the rest of the period, the Kelly- Hennessy-Cotter line took command and per- formed so aggresively that Harold Field was never bothered by an enemy sally. Despite the fact that penalties deprived us temporarily of the services of Bill Gibbons and Bob Egan early in the second canto, St. Mary's could not penetrate the Boyle- Murphy defense tandem and the crisis was averted. just about half way in the chapter, Murph decided that we had gone long enough without a score and put on one of his patented break-aways to register his second goal and make our margin, 4-0. To the complete surprise of everyone, the Lynn sextet broke into the scoring column a half minute later when Bill Nagle slapped a loose puck past Harold Field and thereby ruined the guardian's hope of a shut-out. That tally was quickly neutralized, however, for at 5:10, when the North Shore icemen were desper- 1- ately battling to clear the disc from behind their own cage, Bob Murphy called for the puck and it was passed out to him by a Lynn defender, whereupon the Arrow center rifled it home before the rival net-minder knew what was happening. At 8:16 joe Deignan climbed on the band-wagon with a solo that found the opposing goalie complete- ly at his mercy and, when the light flashed, our lead had pyramided to 6-1. To take off the pressure as much as possible, the diaper line was inserted and John Doherty and Wally MacKinnon replaced Harold Field and Bill Gibbons respectively. Jack Boyle's old Football injury was aggravated early in the third period and he was forced to retire for the evening, but the Lynn sextet failed to threaten seriously at any time in the frame. Although the Red and Black reserves per- formed for most of the chapter, Andy Mc- afternoon, January 4th, when we faced Malden Catholic in a game that was expected to determine League superiority, even though not the League championship. Like ourselves, the Malden sextet had bowled along im- pressively through the first four tests of the season and both the offensive and defensive merit of the two teams seemed to be about equal. To add to the color of the clash, sup- porters of both teams hearkened back to the furious ice meetings which had high- lighted the previous years of Catholic League existence and had produced some of the finest schoolboy Hockey seen in Boston. When the two teams faced off at 2 o'clock, the largest crowd of the season was on hand to see the puck dropped and they were well rewarded with a sizzling struggle. As a piece of strategy, the Malden coach opened with Auliffe used his brief time on the ice to score on a pass from Murphy, and Bob, play- ing defense in place of Boyle, took time out from passing to his forwards to lodge our final shots in the St. Mary's net at 7:10 and 9:16. While the game could hardly be called a contest, Murph's five unassisted goals proved that he was in the best of fettle again, and Andy's two scores in 45 seconds con- stituted a memorable feat. The season's climax was reached on Sunday CRISIS AVERTED -1 105 1- BR UCIE SAVES MURPH GATHERS STILAM his second line and we countered the move by nominating the Lane-Murphy-Ryan fron- tier to oppose them. Bob Murphy won the face and we bore down on the rival cage but our bid was denied and there ensued a scramble for the disc behind the net. Sudden- ly, joe Donelan managed to control the rubber and he lost no time in passing it out to Herman Reboulet who was playing a sleeper role on the Malden blue line. With our defense caught in, the rival center carried down along the left side of the ice unmolested and had Bruce Harrigan absolutely at his mercy as he found the range with a 15 foot lift that entered the right side of our cage after only 45 seconds of play. That sudden break-away for a score was a heart-breaker, but the Arrows felt that they would get it back shortly. The first line, Egan-McAuliffe- at that point to the Malden de- by our passing our forays were broken up at their blue line. To make matters worse, the Middlesex lads time just before the five minute mark when Al Gubbins collected Bruce's fine save on Bob Donahue's savage shot and deposited it in the open section of the goal. That we were not giving Bruce enough support was indicated again at 6:15 when the high-scoring Wheeler blazed a shot off Harrigan's pads only to have the trailer, jack Smith, pounce on the rebound and stow it in for the third Deignan, entered exert further pressure, but fense refused to attempts and the the fray be split most of scored a second enemy goal. Before the period ended, the same technique paid off for Malden once more, for at 7:16 Al Gubbins drove a long shot from the blue line that Bruce warded off, yet Dan Leary managed to recover the carom and send it home for a demoralizing fourth tally. The only ray of hope to pene- trate the gloom came just four seconds before the end of that first chapter and it was manu- factured by Henry Lane with the assistance of Bob Murphy. Collecting the puck deep in hostile territory, Bob cleverly kept possession while piercing the rival defense and then passed to Hank who bulleted a shot across Goalie Dumas' chest and into the citadel to cut our deficit to 4-1. Although only one more goal was scored for the remainder of the game, the tempo of the last two frames was even faster in some respects than that of the first chapter. De- termined to stage an all out offensive to reduce the enemy lead, the Arrows pressed hard but their effectiveness was nullified by penalties which kept us short handed for the greater part of the second period. Malden meanwhile had elected to play a conservative, defensive brand of Hockey that would kill the clock and avoid the danger of diminish- ing their lead. The only break in the deadlock of the last two cantos came at 4:24 of the final stanza when Herman Reboulet inter- cepted a Bob Murphy pass in the center zone, split our defense and pounded in the final DEIGNAN BATTLES FOR PossEss1oN -1 106 1- 55N'0FwifQ?111F f I Amzz .yffwof Mfff UFJOE f 42955 '- z2ffafwm4 fvfvwfffif-Wffffi Z? ,ww xgpfu 5472-VOLIK fe-ff -- ij-'Tg 4 E6A5fljF!1fgz!10 Affmfn dgm Q ,J ,A pf K Ay, I f f 'X Q13 f jg, 4 5171, 4!,yf, , 153 :...-if-,QV ,jj wp 5 A, as N- W N' ' X 2, ff 5, , A I fp mwcswwffvdaw XZ f' mwzzzff-fi aw- IO MJ' .6567 !r'6Uf15 7 , A 51 44Lff.ff4f50fv - - - ffllffd WHA! ff W0 f AW hfAff77c5' HERE AXOW' ' fwfr W5 4 af . - . 7' f :Mar Cawzf Ziff WW2, asf CHIKKEW ofv 'OF 7775 Z .... Till Qf7'fVE rfff Affffyvff X 4'- fffffffo' ,vo I 10017 ff r X' . . L ? 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Two changes in our line-up found Bob Murphy starting at defense in place of Bill Gibbons and Harold Field guarding the nets instead of Bruce Harrigan. Not wasting any time, Bob Egan was opportunist enough to cash in on a smart pass from Jack Boyle shortly after the opening face-off and Egie's tally turned on the red light at exactly 0:26. After lind- ing the combination once, the same pair saw no harm in trying it again, with the KELLY, COTTER, RYAN result that a second goal was credited to us less than three minutes later. In the mean- time, the enemy was not able to make things too uncomfortable for Harry Field, because most of their threats were easily broken up at our blue line. After one futile Waltham attack, Andy McAuliffe won possession of the disc in our zone and refused to be parted from the rubber until he had deposited it in the enemy cage at 7:20 to run our total to three. Our next marker was the work of jim Ryan and jim Cotter who collaborated nicely to fool the rival netminder, Big jim registering and Little jim making the assist. Having made such a fine start in the open- ing frame, we proceeded to duplicate it in the second. Joe Deignan blazed the way in this stanza, scoring unassisted at 3:27, and in less than two minutes Bob Egan rammed home a Murphy pass that increased our edge to 6-0. It was at that point that St. Mary's found something to cheer about when Paul johnson beat Harry Field at 5:58 to hang up his team's only point of the day. For the rest of the contest, Bob Murphy took over our offensive personally and laced in three sizzling drives that produced unassisted -I me 1- scores. Operating from a defense post, Murph varied his technique, denting the target from 20 feet out in the first instance and carrying in close for clever poke shots on the other two solos. Next morning the newspapers commented on the unusual circumstances of the hat trick being pulled by two team- mates, Bob Egan and Bob Murphy. To complete our first round of appearances against Catholic League teams, we took on St. Patrick's of Stoneham one week later. Entering the contest we were handicapped by the absence of Coach Vin Murphy who was confined to his home with a cold, and Fr. Flanigan had to step into the breach and handle the team. Despite the fact that our opponents had gone down to a surprising 2-1 defeat at the hands of Christopher Columbus the week before, we found them a bit of a problem at least in the opening period. Time and time again the Red and Black skaters bombarded the Stoneham cita- del, but the shots were either wide of the mark or they were turned aside by the capable guardian. Offensively also the rival icemen were bothersome for on occasion they pressed hard and forced Bruce Harrigan to turn in ,M-1411: several brilliant saves. The net result was that, at the buzzer ending the first frame, both sextets skated off deadlocked in a scoreless tie. In the middle stanza, however, the Arrows suddenly found their sharpshooting eyes and registered no less than five goals. The first came at 3:11 when Bob Murphy, who had carried practically all the way down the ice, passed very neatly to Andy McAuliffe who lost no time in turning on the red light. Less than half a minute later, Bob found himself on the receiving end of a Henry Lane feed and the 15 foot bullet he unleashed was in the strings before the goalie realized what had happened. From that point on the game broke wide open in our favor for we racked up three more tallies before the chapter ended. Andy McAuliffe sparked this continuing assault, setting up Jack Boyle for our third goal at 5:45 and then registering twice personally within 22 seconds on timely passes from Joe Deignan. With the game well in hand, the reserve lines saw action for the greater part of the final period and Bob Kelly found the range at 2:12 to bang home a Frank Hennessy set up for his first goal in Catholic League com- BURNS, HENNESSY, REGAN -I 109 CORCORAN, MCCARTY, DURNAN 1- ,ff , . .,.six'pff ' Top, ANDY CHECKS BACK MKMIQ, SOLO BY BOYLE BUHOW, IIARRIGAN NVAS THERE! petition. Thereafter, the young Freshman wings, Vin Durnan and Larry McCarty. were given an opportunity to display their skill for a considerable length of time and, while they did not score, they gave a fine account of themselves, aided by the centering of Paul Corcoran. To close out our offensive activities for the night, Bob Murphy added a final solo at 7:48 and we skated off the ice with a decisive 7-0 triumph. While that Sunday evening brought the regular Catholic League schedule to a close, there still re- mained the play-offs to determine the circuit's champion. Because we were not con- tenders for the title, we were automatically given the Number 8 position and assigned to compete against the teams that had finished in the lower half of the league standing. On February lst we were bracketed with Christopher Columbus and, in view of the fact that our earlier meeting had resulted in a St. Sebastian walk-away, the in-towners did not relish facing us again. This second con- test was practically a replica of the Hrst, for we scored in every period while the new League member never seriously threatened to dent our strings. Bob Egan sent us off on the right foot with a sprightly solo at 2:37 and a half minute later Andy McAuliffe lashed home a Boyle pass that gave us a second score. Toward the end of the frame, jack Boyle proved a thorn in the enemy's side again when he swung our cage, carried the length of the rink and registered on a hard shot that practically smoked its way into the net. In the middle stanza we reaped a similar harvest and it was an Egan solo at TANGLE wgwvlmss 3:15 that touched off the attack, although the heavy barrage was layed down by De- fenseman Boyle who bettered his first period performance by cannonading two more un- assisted markers past the Columbus guardian. With every player on the roster seeing ser- vice, our reserves pressed hard in the last canto and hung up two more scores, Jim Ryan capitalizing on a McAuliffe feed and Murray Regan finding the range for the first time in his career with the timely assistance of Bob Egan. Besides the offensive exhibi- tion of Jack Boyle's hat trick , the contest was also memorable for the fact that no penalty was called against the Red and Black during the entire evening. The following Sunday night's contest in- troduced a slight innovation inasmuch as our School authorities permitted the rather weak Lawrence Central team to use some players from the previous year's sextet in their en- counter with us. With that injection of strength, the Merrimac Valley lads provided plenty of competition in the early minutes of the game and our only success in the first period was a Henry Lane goal, cleverly set up by an Andy McAuliffe pass. The second frame was entirely different, however, and we increased our margin decisively with four hard-earned markers. In this assault, joe Deignan and Bob Murphy were the chief gunners, the former getting two assists and a goal, while the latter registered twice and assisted once. Andy McAuliffe was respon- sible for the other tally in the stanza and he also added our last point sixteen seconds before the game ended. On his last scoring expedition, Andy had the novel experience of being assisted by Bruce Harrigan. As the game was rapidly drawing to a close, Law- rence put on an all-out offensive in an effort to avert a shut-out and their five skaters besieged the St. Sebastian cage. Sensing an opportunity to turn the tables on the foe, the wily Bruce took advantage of the situa- tion to pass out the puck to McAuliffe, after making a save, and Andy was able to go the whole distance unmolested for our final goal. GOALIE DOHERTY Our final appearance on a Catholic League program was against St. Mary's of Lynn and once more we notched an easy victory. Al- though our earlier meeting with the North Shore sextet had resulted in a 9-1 rout of them, they battled doggedly for the first period until their lack of reserves curbed their efforts. Once again the Red and Black Captain, Bob Egan, paced the scoring by hit- ting the bull's eye with Andy's help at 3:57, but St. Mary's continued to press surprisingly and at 7:51 their efforts were rewarded when Bill Kane pushed the disc into our cage. The deadlock was a brief one, however, for, on the following face-off, we bombarded the rival citadel fiercely until joe Deignan slashed in an Egan rebound to give us a lead that we never relinquished. The second period saw us extend our margin by three points, two tallied by jack Boyle and another by Joe Deignan. Only 56 seconds of the middle frame had elapsed when Jack poured in his first after a long solo jaunt, while his second came after he had intercepted a Lynn pass at mid-ice and skimmed a surface shot by the goalie. For our fifth tally, Joe Deignan put on his longest tour of the season, carrying from behind our cage and making a speedy break-away that enabled him to roar in on the netman unchallenged. Playing their last ice contest for St. Sebastian's, Andy McAuliffe -I lll 1- and Jack Boyle decided to make the last period a memorable one, Andy's contribution was two scores on successive face-offs at 1:28 and 1:54, while Defenseman jack put on one of his patented hikes the length of the Arena to light our final lamp of the season at 6:24. In between times, with our reserves on the ice, St. Mary's pushed in a harmless goal that enabled the final score to read, 8-2. Outside the pale of Catholic League com- petition, several private school meetings were arranged but, due to the failure of outdoor ice, only one of these games could be played. On Saturday, January 24th, we paid a visit to St. Mark's at Southborough only to bring with us a driving snowstorm that lasted for the entire contest. To make matters worse we were without the services of Coach Murphy and Captain Bob Egan, but Fr. Flanigan took over in Vin's place and nom- inated Henry Lane to play Egie's wing. Despite the fact that the St. Mark's students kept scraping the ice up to game time, their efforts were nullified by the swirling Hakes and shortly after the opening whistle it be- came difficult to raise a shot off the surface. The puck often became imbedded in the ac- cumulated snow along the boards and it took much probing to unearth it. Under such con- ditions a single goal loomed very important and we were highly gratified when Bob Murphy found the range halfway through the opening period to put us out in front. Try as we might, we were not able to add to our margin until late in the second frame when Joe Deignan pounced on an Andy McAuliffe rebound and lifted it over the prostrate goalie to increase our edge to 2-0. With conditions getting progressively worse, neither side threatened seriously thereafter and we were glad to skate off the ice on the right side of a 2-0 score. Defensively, the play of Bruce Harrigan in our nets was superb especially in the opening period when the home team pressed hard in an attempt to rack up the Hrst marker. Because of the tight battle, only two reserves saw service, jim -I Ryan and jim Cotter, and they did much to take the pressure off the starting sextet. In continuance of the Red-Blue tradition, the annual inter-squad game was played on a Friday afternoon late in the season at the Boston Arena, and Bob Egan and Frank Hennessy were designated Red and Blue cap- tains respectively. On paper the Reds seemed to have an overwhelming advantage, for, with the exception of Bruce Harrigan, the entire first team and two-thirds of the second line were numbered in Egie's fold. Undis- mayed by this state of affairs and encouraged by the memory of a Blue victory the year before under similar circumstances, Frank Hennessy's sextet put up a highly creditable under-dog battle to press the opposition to the limit. The first blood of the contest had a Red tinge to it, for at 1:55 in the opening frame, with Blue Tom Green in the penalty box, Bob Murphy found an opening in Bruce's cage and poured in the initial tally of the day. Although they strove with might and main to equalize it, the Blues were un- able to penetrate the Red defense cordon and it took an involuntary assist on the part of the Reds' Egan to beat Harold Field and give Andy McAuliffe credit for a Blue register at 6:53 of the second stanza. The period ended with this deadlock, but the Reds broke the game wide open early in the final frame. Once again Murph hit the target on a solo flight at 1:54 and then the Red high scorer proceeded to set up a Jack Boyle tally a half minute later. Trailing now 3-1, the Blues stayed in the fight and came back with a jimmy Cotter blast at 4:06 to reduce the margin against them. It was a losing cause, however, for the Reds put on almost point- a-minute pressure to score three times in quick succession. Henry Lane paced this surge with two goals while Bob Murphy added another to lock the decision in the refriger- ator. In the final minute Andy McAuliffe achieved the distinction of tallying the last marker of the day, but his effort only served to whittle the Red edge to a 6-3 final count. As an aftermath of the Red victory, Bob 112 1- Egan was assured of a wall plaque in the refectory to commemorate his team's clean- cut triumph. In this fashion the Hockey season of 1947- 48 came to an end and the skates and sticks could be packed away for another year. Look- ing back over the campaign, St. Sebastian's -5 COU 'K could not help but be proud of the sextet that took the ice eleven times and were re- turned the winners on ten occasions. In particular the Class of 1948 could point with pride to the exploits of its representatives who did so much to make possible another creditable chapter in the Hockey annals of the School. tr ig 0 zo F if E Nm N at 5 -1 A lb, VD ' 5 EW + yAD- rw ,. 6 w 'f' xx5 'MASSACW HOCKEY SUMMARY - 1947-48 Coach - VINCENT C. MURPHY Captain - ROBERT EGAN Manager - RICHARD KEELAN SCHEDULE Dec. 7 Lawrence Central Catholic .... 14 St. Clement's ............. 21 Christopher Columbus . . . 28 St. Mary's, Lynn ..... Jan. 4 Malden Catholic ..... 18 St. Mary's, Waltham . . . 24 St. Mark's ............ 25 St. Patrick's, Stoneham . . . Feb. 1 Christopher Columbus ..... 8 Lawrence Central Catholic ..... St. Seb. Opp. 7 0 .. 4 0 ....10 l .. 9 I .. 1 5 .. 9 1 .. 2 0 .. 7 0 .. 8 0 .. 6 0 15 St. Mary's, Lynn ............................... 8 2 Reds fRobert Egan, Captain, 6, Blues QFrank Hennessey, Captain, 3. LETTER AWARDS john Boyle James Cotter joseph Deignan john Doherty Robert Egan Harold Field Bruce Harrigan Frank Hennessey Richard Keelan Robert Kelly Henry Lane Andrew McAuliffe Robert Murphy Murray Regan james Ryan -1 113 1- Alf? 1947-48 BASKETBALL TEAM blfrllllllillgl Fr. Flanignn, Malone, McAuliffe, Hartnett, Hurley, Couch Murphy Sunlefl: Kelly, Kerr, Hearn, Capt. Collupy, Bradshaw, Brooks, Carey. 5 coufvrp, 4 WWI: 'I+ 414 ssnmw f bk 6' A Mfg. 57 E 7, , ,Q 2? l'-AW' V- w egg ,47 WL 114 1- VEN before the last football was deflated and packed away, our Basketball en- thusiasts were anticipating the 1947-48 season by working out in the cage and sharpening up their shooting eyes. Real zealots like Hugh Bradshaw, Bob Kelly and Frank Kett utilized week-ends as well as afternoons to get ahead of the game, and a visitor to St. Sebastian's could see the lights on in our gym on many a Friday and Saturday night. When it came time to start formal practice, the School authorities announced that a new Assistant Coach had been signed to work under Vin Murphy. A meeting was called to introduce the new mentor to the hoop can- didates and he proved to be Mr. Bob Hogarty, a New Yorker who had played on the Holy Cross teams of a few years ago. In his re- marks the former Crusader stressed the im- portance of conditioning as well as fidelity to practice sessions, and called attention to the fact that we were opening our season much earlier than usual. To field a competent quintet, the coaches were faced with the necessity of finding two new guards to fill the vacancies caused by the graduation of Jack Cremmen and Bill Harwood, while the team would have to get along for some time without the services of Captain Hilt Collupy who dislocated a shoulder in the last game of the Football season. Bob McNabb also could not be ex- pected to do much after his long ordeal of illness, so there was much to be done in a O Zi K , .Q comparatively short time. On the other side of the picture, however, the presence of players like Hugh Bradshaw, Andy McAuliffe, Tom Hartnett, Bob Kelly and Fran Kett, all of whom had seen considerable service in the previous campaign, afforded a nucleus around which a good club could be built. Then too there were the graduates of the very success- ful j.V. team of the year before, capable basketeers like Bill Brooks, Bill Carey and joe Shea. Early in the pre-season practices it was also noticed that a newcomer named Charles Hearn gave the impression of having seen a basketball more than once in his life. In virtue of a special invitation extended to St. Sebastian's by the Boston Garden, we opened our season on that court the night after Thanksgiving. Our opponent was Sacred Heart of Newton, coached' by Hank Barry, an alumnus of St. Sebastian's, and that fact injected added interest into the contest. At game time, Hugh Bradshaw was desig- nated to start at the jump post, Bob McNabb and Bob Kelly were to flank him in the forward line, while Andy McAuliffe and Charlie Hearn were to be our back-court de- fenders. Starting slowly enough, the contest resembled a tight pitcher's battle with its 4-4 score at the end of the first quarter, although the pace quickened somewhat in the second chapter which ended in a deadlock of 13 all. After the rest period we came back to cover Sacred Heart more effectively and to more than double their second half score, thereby emerging the victors by a 30-21 edge. -i ns 1- Kel topped the scoring column with 14 points, McNabb threw in 6, Hugh Bradshaw and Charlie Hearn added 4 apiece, while Andy's 2 came on a swisher from quarter court early in the first period. A week later we inaugurated our home season by entertaining St. Clement's of Somerville in a night contest that lived up to tradition by bringing with it one of the heaviest and earliest snowfalls of the Winter. Frank Kett replaced Bob McNabb in the forward line, but our reserve strength was sparse due to the fact that the storm pre- vented quite a few of the Arrows from reaching the School. Although Hugh Brad- shaw sparked us with two early baskets in the first stanza, the 6-4 lead we had at the end of the period faded away into a 14-10 deficit by half time, principally because of the sharpshooting of Enos and Kerr who scored all the visitors' points between them. Wfhile we proceeded to set up a 7-6 edge Hugh Bradshaw's 12 points made him high man for the night, Charlie Hearn ran second with 6, Bobby Kelly found the range for 4, while Frank Kett and Bill Carey chalked up 2 each. Bill Carey's basket came in the dying minutes of the fray and constituted the dif- ference between a tie and a victory. A game scheduled with St. Columbkille's for the 10th of December had to be called off because the Brighton team was not ready for competition at that time, so our next encounter was with Boston College High School in our own cage. The in-towners had taken us into camp rather handily the year before, but we were convinced that we would make a much better showing this year. In our starting line-up one change was made, Bill Carey having been promoted to work in the defense tandem with Charlie Hearn. Al- most as soon as the opening whistle sounded, in the third period, it left us still trailing and it took a comparatively heavy last chapter to let us pull the game out of the fire, 26-24. Our victory was attributable in no small de- gree tothe fact that the Enos-Kerr combination was completely blanketed in the second half and could not score a point. In the summaries, B. C. HIGH IN POSSESSION -1 me 1- THE ARROXVS TAKE IT DOWN AGAINST B. C HIGH ARROVUS SCORE AGAINST IMMACULATE a note of cautious handling and close cover- ing was struck, and the score see-sawed back and forth constantly. While we led 9-8 at the end of the first period, B.C. High edged us by a single tally in the second, so that the half ended in a 19-19 tie. When the teams returned to the Hoot, the deadlock was extended to 22-22 for the third quarter and, while Bob Kelly single-handed equalled the basket-shooting of Pierce and Tom Mc- Elroy in the fourth stanza, two converted free tries registered by the visitors sent us down to a 31-29 defeat. It was a heart-break- ing margin to lose by, but the closeness of the contest was a definite measuring stick whereby the improvement of the Arrows could be estimated, for the quintet that barely defeated them was practically the same aggregation that had faced them a year before. In the distribution of points, Hugh Bradshaw again led the pack with 9, Bill Carey justified his starting status with 7, Bob Kelly earned 6, Fran Kett came through with 4, and Charlie Hearn registered 3. We returned to the Boston Garden on December 19th to face Immaculate Concep- tion of Revere as part of a schoolboy triple- header, and we had very little trouble vanquishing a club that had very few prac- tice sessions before meeting us. Although Hugh was the only Arrow able to hit the target in the first chapter that ended with us trailing 5-4, he received help from Hearn and Carey in the second and at half time we were out in front, 14-7. From that time on the issue was never in doubt and we maintained the same margin of safety prac- tically for the rest of the game. In our 34-19 triumph, the outstanding star was Bradshaw -I 117 1- who tossed in 19 points, as many as the entire opposing team could muster: of the remaining 15 tallies, 5 went to Hearn, 5 to Bill Carey, 2 each to Kett, Brooks and Collupy, the remaining singleton belonging to Bob Kelly. It was a pleasure to see Captain Hilt Collupy back in action even for a brief minute in the last quarter. As part of the annual Christmaw Party program, Sacred Heart of Newton paid us a visit and obliged by bowing in defeat to the tune of 45-20, a much greater margin than that which gave us our earlier victory over them in the Garden. Our first period harvest of 14 points :set us off on the right foot, for it took all that Hank Barry's lads were capable of to reach that total at half time. Once again, Kel proved that the Newton Centre lads were his meat by rallying 12, although Hugh ran him a close race to Hnish second best with 10. Southpaw Andy found his eye with 6 to nose out Charlie Hearn's 5, while Bill Carey and Frank Kett scored 4 Top: BILL CAREY GIVES A GOOD ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF Bottom I-efr1 LAY-UP BY BRADSHAW Bottom Right: HUGH SCORES AGAIN QR M QEQLXSKFTPMXI I 272'?'fZfZ? ' 0 .5f64f5rf4fV' I3 545!ff7'6f4z.L, 95' siaezy ,mwv V'-' ,WW fi? f45'7f'i5'f4'k0 7645 W?9 7'0 COX? V WE any .wx 4 if Af ff CWM f 9524356 EW wmv , .rf ffnff ' 7455 H X 7 PUTKIOT JIJWAF faffffv I avi Of 7275 mr H55 Jam OF 77-ff yffw- . -. to finish in front of Joe Shea's 2. Much to the relief of the coaches, frequent substitu- tion was possible and Fran Downey, Dick Collupy and Dick Schiffman made their first appearance in the Varsity ranks. When hoop activities were resumed after Christmas, Bob Kelly was conspicuous by his absence due to a siege of flu and Hugh Bradshaw was temporarily hors de combat with an injured hand. Hence we were not at full strength when we lined up against Christopher Columbus to play the first athletic contest ever engaged in by the two schools. Hilt Collupy, however, was well enough to fill in for Bradshaw and Bill Brooks was given the chance to take over Kel's forward post. Auspiciously enough, Hearn scored on a pass from Kett after the tap and, when Brooksie came through with a lay-up shortly after, we thought that it would be a very pleasant afternoon. The 1 BOB HOGARTY Assistant Coach of Basketball -L 120 1- r-. E , . 1'9 VINCENT C. MURPHY Coach of All Sports North Enders had different plans, it seemed, and, after trailing 9-5 and 15-9 for the first two periods, they put on a Hurry of scores in the third that cut our lead to 25-20, despite Fran Kett's three beautiful baskets. In the last minute they were still pressing hard and had reduced the margin to 27-25 when a long pass to Tom Hartnett permitted him to drop in a safety score that gave us the verdict of 29-25. Our points were rather evenly distributed, Charlie Hearn's 7 making him top scorer for the first time and per- mitting him to rank over Kett, Brooks and Collupy who had 6 each. Tom Hartnett and Andy McAuliffe could claim only two points apiece, but they played an important part in the result. On Wednesday, the 14th of January, Middlesex School came down from Concord to match baskets and give us a close contest. Once again we scored on the opening tap, Bill Brooks doing the honors, but we missed the experience of Kel, Hugh and Hilt, the last-named out of action with a cold. Tom Hartnett jumped at the center spot and when Bradshaw saw service it was in a guard's role. Despite the .fact that we drew first blood, the visitors drew ahead in the first period on the marksmanship of Stodghill and Ellis and, although we matched their five points in the second, the half found us trailing, 16-11. In the third, however, we cut 3 points from their lead to make it 24-22 and then in the final frame we pulled out all the stops to hang up 10 points while holding Middlesex scoreless. For the first time in his Arrow career, Bill Brooks paced our efforts with 12 tallies to head off Frank Kett's bid of 10, while Bradshaw, Hearn and Carey finished up with 5, 3 and 2 respectively. Hugh's real contribution to our victory was tremendous defensive strength, for his ability to clear the backboards turned the tide in our favor as soon as he entered the fray. The schedule called us to Chestnut Hill that same week to engage a Rivers quintet that was certain to provide strong opposition for the Red and Black. During the warm-up period we could see that the small court, ringed round with spectators, would not be in our favor and that a moist floor would make for precarious footing. Hilt Collupy and Bob Kelly were still out of action, but Bill Brooks' showing against Middlesex warranted a starting berth and he responded with a brilliant performance. In keeping with our custom, we bounded out in front on quick baskets by Kett and Brooks, although Hewins and Cronin did the same for Rivers shortly thereafter, so a nip and tuck battle ensued. Although the first stanza gave us an 8-7 edge, the tall, willowy Cronin was the stand-out in the second and the score at the half was evened up at 17 all. We reached our peak in the third frame, however, with Brooksie giving us a beautiful display of set-shooting to hang up 4 baskets and Frank Kett registering a goal even though he was plowed through a door after making his shot. Two free tries were awarded him for such a foul and he proved his true competitive worth by coming through on both of them to give us a single point lead. While that lead changed hands again before the period ended, we inched our way along and had a 6 point margin when the automatic gong sounded. Shortly afterwards, Brooks fouled out of the contest and Rivers applied the pressure to catch and pass us with 1:40 to go. At that point, Bill Carey captured a loose ball to keep us very much in the con- test, but the final whistle announced a 39-38 defeat as Charlie Hearn got off a long shot from mid-court to no avail. For the second GOOD-NATURED PARK -1 121 1- straight game Brooks was our chief basketeer with 14 points, Kett rated second with ll, Carey dropped in 4, Charlie Hearn was good for 3, while Bradshaw, McAuliffe and Shea accounted for 2 each. Two more games were played before we notched another victory, the defeats being administered by South Kingstown High and Newman Preparatory School. The South Kingstown affair was a Garden contest played on the afternoon of the Holy Cross-Rhode Island State classic and the whole student body was allowed to witness the game on the feast of St. Sebastian. On the whole it proved to be a rather colorless engagement even though we led with an anaemic 10-6 edge at the half, for we could garner only 5 meager points during the last two periods while the Rhode Island boys went on a mild spree, racking up 17 to pull out a 23-15 win. Charlie Hearn and Bill Brooks shared the top billing with 4 points, Hilt Collupy had credit for 3, while Hugh Bradshaw and Frank Kett each had 2 markers beside their names. Facing Newman Prep we were the decided underdog, for the Boston school had a galaxy of former high school stars and had been making plenty of trouble for college Freshman teams. The game in our cage was not many minutes old when the visitors had given suliicient display of their talents to hang up a comfortable lead and to convince spectators that they were an un- usually fine prep school quintet. In the second half they were magnanimous enough to use their second string players and against them we held our own fairly well. At the final whistle, the scoreboard showed a 55-26 triumph for Newman, but it was no disgrace to be beaten by such a talented five. Our scoring was divided in this fashion: Brooks 9, Collupy and Bradshaw 6, Kett 4 and Hearn 1. Bottom: TIE JUMP TODI KEL UP Cenlre: HUGH LEAPS For the return match with Middlesex on the Concord court, we were stronger than we had been for the first contest because our invalids were now ready for duty once again. Playing on the newly installed macadam court under a glass roof, we put on one of our most consistent exhibitions of the season and, even though we trailed the home team 1 1-9 at the end of the first quarter, a big second period gave us a lead of 24-22 at the half. Two quick goals by Stodghill erased that, however, as soon as play was resumed and it was only Charlie Hearn's capture of his own rebound that permitted us to go out in front again on the last play of the third stanza. From there in we were never headed and in the last frame We doubled the Middlesex tallies to emerge a 42-35 victor. Although he did not start the game, Bob Kelly made good use of his op- portunities to garner 13 points and surpass Bill Brooks' 10. Frank Kett and Charlie Hearn contributed 6 each to top Hugh Bradshaw's 4 and Hilt Collupy's 5. 1 souTH QNGS OWN 1N QONTROL fl 123 lf BATTLE FOR POSSESSION Our first attempt to visit Lawrence Acad- emy in Groton was frustrated when the bus that was to convey us bogged down in a snowbank, so we kept our appointment on February 6th, two days later than planned. Upon our arrival, the improvised court re- minded us of the Rivers contest and when our tall opponents went into a zone defense we knew that we would have our difiiculties in finding the range under such conditions. Slow in getting under way, we could only point to goals by Kett and Bradshaw while the home team was scoring 10 points in the first period, although a last minute flurry of four baskets in the second brought us up to a 20-13 deficit by half time. That we could do better than that was not only mentioned by Bob Hogarty during the rest period but also proven as soon as we returned to the court. Sparked by a quick score that was Brooksie's contribution, we edged our way back onto almost even terms with the L. A. team, Frank Kett's basket from the side leaving us just one point down, 25-24. That accomplishment seemed to nettle the home team and, when they put on full steam, our close covering drew fouls against us, the combination result- ing in a gradual lengthening of the Lawrence lead until it climbed to 54-34 by the final whistle. Despite the height of his opponents, Kel found the basket for 10 tallies, Hugh was next with 6, Hearn, Brooks and Shea tied with 4, Kett came up with 3, Fish was good for 2 and Carey sank 1. The setting of our next game was more to our liking, for it was the spacious court in the magnificent St. Mark's gym. Having watched our j.V.'s turn in their superlative performance of the year, only to lose in a second overtime period, the Varsity took the floor to win eulogistic comment from the St. Mark's coach. Handling well and working the ball in close before shooting, the Arrows took the lead in the first few minutes of the contest and were never headed thereafter. Although they established only a 1 point margin in the first frame, it gradually in- creased to 9 by the half and climbed to 16 by game's end. Besides their eagle-eyed -l 124 sharpshooting, the Red and Black also gave their best exhibition of foul shooting to date, cashing in 581k of their free tries. When the points were tallied, the results bore witness to the balance of our team play because Bill Brooks with 10 credits had stiff competition from Collupy, Kelly and Brad- shaw, all of whom registered 8. The remain- ing 7 were distributed among Hearn, Kett and Carey, Frank topping his two team mates with a 3-2 margin. On the long bus ride home the outstanding features of our 41-25 victory were rehearsed and we were back at St. Sebastian's before we knew it. The next opponent to visit our cage was Walpole High and that quintet had not enjoyed too much success in the early stages of the season. When they arrived, however, we learned that they had recently been bol- stered by the return of a star, Turco, who had been sidelined due to injuries. Although Brooksie hung up an early lead for us with two quick baskets, Walpole's Turco dissi- pated it by capturing his own rebound and scoring to put his team ahead, 9-8, just before the end of the first period. Once again Bill Brooks wrested back superiority with a goal immediately after the rest period and, even though we trailed for a second later on, the half time totals favored us, 19-15. As events turned out, we needed that edge for Turco gathered momentum in the second half to rack up four baskets and his substitute, Swanson, accounted for three more in the final chapter. In the meantime we maintained a rather steady pace, but it was not enough to prevent Walpole from forging into a surprising three point lead in the fourth quarter. At that point, Frank Kett captured one of his own rebounds to tie the score at 33-33 and followed Brooksie's good example to get another to make our total 37. Within the last minute of play, a foul was called against us and Walpole elected to take the ball out, a decision that proved sound when Turco broke through to score and cut our edge to 37-36. On the following play with the Arrows freezing to kill the clock, the whistle blew as Bradshaw and Turco 1- wrestled for possession in Walpole territory. Thus ended one of the most thrilling games of the season and Brooks' 15, Kett's 10 and Bradshaw's 8 were major factors in our victory. While Kelly's total only reached 4, one of his baskets came with lightning speed after he had passed out from under the Walpole hoop to Kett who promptly re- turned it to Bob inside the court and the tally followed. With a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, we entertained Thayer Academy in our own cage on the 11th of February and the result had to be entered on the wrong side of the ledger. Although Fish broke the ice to score first, the most we could achieve thereafter was a fleeting tie at 4-4, and the visitors went on to a 43-33 triumph. Beside the 10 and 11 point totals for Thayer in the first two periods, our 6 and 4 achievements were puny and, although we outscored them 23-22 in the second half, our start came too late and could not offset the early lead they had ac- cumulated. Our foul shooting, however, was a bright spot in the defeat, for 7 conversions out of 11 attempts gave us a 63? average. By this time it was becoming a habit for Brooks to lead the scoring parade and his second half performance entitled him to that honor and a total of 12 points. For second place Collupy and Kelly ran neck and neck with 6, another tie developed between Brad- shaw and Hearn at 4, while Frank Kett had an off day with 1. It was reserved for a night game at Our Lady's, Newton, to produce more chills and thrills than any other contest during the season. The neighboring parochial school had done very well in Catholic League com- petition and we knew that it would be a hard club to beat on its own court. Once again we drew first blood on Frank Kett's set shot from the side, but Bradshaw was the only other Arrow to find the range during the first period and at its end we trailed 8-4. Before we tallied again, the home quintet had scored three times in quick order and it was only near the half that we climbed to an 5 18-11 view of the leaders. In the third stanza, however, it was our guns that carried the heavy ammunition and Kett showed the way with 3 goals that helped to give us a 13-9 edge and reduce our deficit to 27-24. When the fourth quarter began, once more it was the home team's turn to press and, by the time the automatic was reached, they had raced ahead, 35-29. With 2:45 remaining, Kett scored on a lay-up but joe Lord matched it, whereupon Charlie Hearn tossed in a free try and Bill Brooks followed with two goals in rapid succession, one of which was made possible by a Kett steal. Leading now by the narrow margin of a single point, Our Ladyfs called for a time out and they breathed easier when they were given a free try on a technical foul and made it successfully to go out in front, 38-36. From our standpoint all seemed lost for the technical gave our opponents possession on the side and it was only to be expected that they would freeze for the seconds that remained. Out of a clear sky, however, the play boomeranged for Bill Brooks interposed himself between the ball and the receiver, and then proceeded to dribble all the way unopposed, racking up the equalizing goal and making it 38 all. Pandemonium reigned and, when Our Lady's brought the ball down the court, a despera- tion long-shot by Nally swished through the strings but the scorers ruled that it had been attempted after the bell. By mutual agree- ment an overtime period was played and, sad to say, although we scored first to break the deadlock, our rivals took advantage of five free tries and added a goal to settle the issue at 45-40. Naturally, the lads were dis- appointed to have been defeated after making such a comeback, but they were consoled by the fact that they would have an opportunity later on to face the same team again. As the players dressed, Tom Barrette read out the scoring figures and they gave the palm to Frank Kett for his 12, even though Brooks' 10 and Bradshaw's 8 were not far behind. Kel hung up the majority of the remaining tallies, 6, while Hearn's 3 and Collupy's 1 closed out the columns. 1- KE Nvlgqlf . CHEER FOR THE OPPONENTS The season was beginning to wane very definitely by this time, but interest in the game with New Prep was heightened by the appearance of an old friend, Elmo Freda, in the visitors' line-up. As a contest, it lacked the close competition of our previous game, for we took the lead from the opening gun and were never headed or very seriously threatened. By the mid-way mark we had lengthened our first period advantage of 10-6 to 18-12 and that margin was main- tained pretty well for the rest of the fray, although the visitors put on their best offen- sive in the third frame, holding us to a 14-13 hair. We were a trifle strong for them in the final stanza and at game's end we were a 44-34 winner. Bob Kelly and Bill Brooks were high scorers at 12, Andy McAuliffe reached a new personal peak with 6, Frank Kett and Bill Carey tallied 5 each, while Charlie Hearn found the range for 4. St. Charles of Waltham were our next foe and we had heard that they would not be at their best because they had lost the -l l27 services of several players who had been regulars. During the first half we had things pretty much our own way, scoring on the opening tap and amassing a lead that at one time reached 9-1. In the second period, however, the visitors were able to slow down our surge somewhat and find their shooting eyes to cut our supremacy to 18-11. Whatever they were told between the halves made them roar back and outpoint us for the rest of the day, even though we managed to stagger through to victory. The assault reached its peak in the final frame when Ahern, McCabe and Hines filled our hoop to take over a 29-27 edge. By the time the automatic sounded, Kett had caged a set shot and Kel had added ae free try to put us in front again, 30-29. At that point, Mr. Hines scored a goal and then repeated the feat when Kett came through to nullify his earlier effort. As the minute hand started its last trip around the clock, we were behind 33-52 but we received an unexpected break when a Waltham player stepped out of the court and the ball was awarded to us under the enemy 1- hoop. With Kel handling the ball, Brooksie came in fast to take the pass and deposit it skillfully in the ring, giving us a 34-33 de- cision. Whatever the contest lacked in its opening stages it made up in the closing minutes, and we breathed a sigh of relief when the gong sounded. Besides winning the game for us, Brooks set the pace to register 14 points, Frank Kett hung up 10, while Bradshaw, Kelly, Hearn and Collupy finished in 4, 3, 2, 1 order. Our athletic relationship with Hopkins Country Day School of New Haven was extended to Basketball for the first time when they appeared on our cage floor to hand us a 41-15 defeat. Using a highly effective zone defense that proved tougher as the game went on, they capitalized on the play-making ability of their japanese defenseman, Nakaso, to overtake our 4-1 lead and remain in the saddle for the rest of the afternoon. Although Nakaso scored only 2 points himself, he con- sistently fed bullet passes to men that got free and during times out he traced the pattern of play on the dirt floor. The 6 points we registered in the first chapter was our best effort of the day and Frank Kett's 6 proved to be our best individual achieve- ment. Hilt Collupy and Charlie Hearn were responsible for 3 each, while Bill Brooks and Hugh Bradshaw had to be content with 2 and 1 respectively. The end of the season's long road was reached on Sunday, February 29th, when we opposed Our Lady's of Newton on the fioor of the Boston Arena as part of an all school- boy program. Hilt Collupy won the tap but travelling was called on Hugh Bradshaw's fine attempt and we lost possession. Shortly thereafter, Nally arched in a goal from quarter court, but Brooks matched it with a lay-up. Thus began a nip and tuck battle that found Our Lady's in front 10-8 at the quarter and 20-19 at the half. Offensively, Brooksie was our spark with five goals in the first two frames and defensively it was Hilt Collupy who took us out of danger time and time again by clearing our back- board. Almost as soon as the third period opened, Bradshaw sunk a free try to put us on even terms and, seconds later, Fish tapped in Hugh's rebound to put us out in front. There- after we were never headed, although our margin was slight enough to keep us anxious. When the third period ended, the electric scoreboard favored us 27-24 and in the final frame we gradually extended our lead until it reached 37-30 at game's end. One of the outstanding plays of the day occurred in the last chapter when Hilt Col- lupy roared down the floor on a break-away play, waiting artfully until the desperate rival guard had committed himself before passing to Bill Brooks who laid-up the tally. Three minutes before the contest ended, Hugh Bradshaw was banished for making the proper preparations to defend himself from a blow, and, when this technicality was called, St. Sebastian rooters felt that they had seen everything. In the emergency created by Hugh's absence, Tom Hartnett entered the fray and did a beautiful piece of relief work, teaming nicely with Charlie Hearn whose handling and passing was superb all day long. In the newspaper accounts next day, Brooksie's 16 was high, Fish's 9 second, Hearn's and Kelly's 4 third, while Kett and Bradshaw trailed with 2 apiece. After our triumph at the Arena, we were pleasantly surprised to be invited to partici- pate in the Class C bracket of the Private School Tournament together with Middlesex, Browne and Nichols and Rivers School. Since the tournament play was scheduled for March 9th and 13th, we were able to play off the inter-squad Red-Blue game in the meantime. Two Seniors, Hugh Bradshaw and Tom Hart- nett, were named the respective Blue and Red leaders, but, when the team lists were compiled, it was discovered that the prepon- derance of the Varsity strength was in the Blue ranks. Despite that fact, the traditional nip and tuck battle resulted with both sides covering very closely and anticipating the favorite techniques of each other. Bill Brooks put the Blues out in front with a basket set up by Hugh Bradshaw, but the first period was almost at an end before the same team -I 128 1- found the range again, having to be content in the meantime with three successful free tries that gave them a 7-4 lead. In the second stanza, the Blues added slightly to their ad- vantage by dint of Bradshaw's three goals, although Charlie Hearn kept the Reds in the running with two swishes from the side that made the score 15-10. The Reds' luck failed to change in the second half and the best they could do was to keep the margin within respectable bounds until the final gong an- nounced a 26-18 triumph for the Bradshaw Blues. To earn his plaque, Hugh led both sides in scoring with 12 points, outscoring Hearn's 8 Red markers and the 5 tallies hung by his Blue mates, Brooks and Hilt Collupy, as well as the rival Kett. The 4 remaining Blue credits were the work of Bob Kelly, while the Reds closed their books with Ralph Donnelly's 4 and Dick Collupy's 1. The first round of tournament play found us opposing Rivers School on the floor of the Boston Garden in an afternoon contest that proved to be as thrilling as our first encounter with the same quintet earlier in the season. Stealing our usual thunder, the Chestnut Hill team scored on the opening tap to get away to a flying start and in short order they managed to extend their lead to 5-0. At that point, Brooksie dropped in a side set shot to start our offensive rolling, and Hilr Collupy followed with a lay-up after Frank Kett had worked a steal. For the rest of the quarter, close covering on both sides limited each team to one basket apiece, although Rivers was opportunist enough to convert free tries that gave them a 10-7 lead at the end of the stanza. When play was resumed, two quick goals on re- bounds by Frank Kett gave us the lead for the first time, and, although it was wrested from us for a brief moment, we had an 18-17 edge at half time, thanks to scores by Brooks and Collupy. To start the second half, the rival quintet duplicated its play on the open- ing tap of the game and the lanky Cronin deposited a register that put us behind again. Thereafter, the scoring in the third chapter was confined mostly to conversions of free tries and the fact that we added three single points to Kel's basket permitted us to come out of the chapter tied at 23-23. A fast break, with Bill Brooks tallying on the end of it, started off the final frame auspiciously enough for us, and by matching the enemy's success at free tries we were able to stagger through the greater part of the period in the lead. just before the automatic , how- ever, a hook shot by Walter Hewins gave Rivers a 29-28 margin until a conversion by Brooksie put us back on even terms. With the minutes ticking away, Hugh Bradshaw turned the tide in our favor by laying up a pass from Fish Collupy but Dermot Cronin equalized it to change the figures on the scoreboard to 31-31. Precisely fifteen seconds later, Hugh worked his way in under again to fluff in another goal that decided the fray for the Arrows. There still remained time for the Chestnut Hill team to threaten seriously, but, when a held ball resulted in a jump that Charlie Hearn tapped to Kel, the latter put on a beautiful freeze that killed the clock until the final buzzer sounded. The hard-won victory was most gratifying because it com- pensated for our defeat on Rivers' home court and, in addition, admitted us to the championship play-off the following Satur- day. In the computation of points, Brooks came out on top with 10, although he was hard pressed by Collupy's 9 which surpassed Bradshaw's 6 and the 4 apiece netted by Kelly and Kett. As opponents in the championship game, we drew a strong Browne and Nichols team that had won the right to meet us on the Garden court by defeating Middlesex School in the opening round. Realizing that the Arrows would have difficulty in breaking through the tall B8LN defense duo, the coaches had stressed set shooting and it was evident from the opening whistle that our success would depend on the effectiveness of that technique. After the left-handed johnson had put our rivals out in front with a quick basket, the Red and Black tried in vain to find an opening in the enemy zone and only after much handling did Frank Kett get away -I l29 1- a shot from outside that swished through the strings to tie the score. Strangely enough, that was to be our sole achievement of the opening stanza, for we were not able to find the range again and we trailed 7-2 at the period's end. Bill Brooks brightened our prospects on the first offensive play of the second frame when he registered from the side, but the Cambridge lads were quick to get it back on Norbury's rebound tap. As play continued, the height advantage counted against us more and more and Browne and Nichols was able to rack up four more goals before the half, while our only solace was a Bradshaw lay-up and single point conversions by Collupy and Brooks. To make matters worse, a desperation shot by Nodbury, just before the buzzer, sent us off the floor on the wrong end of an 18-8 count. During the rest period, the coaches in- sisted that we were not breaking fast enough but instead were allowing the rival zone to form compactly before the ball was brought down. Despite attempts to capitalize on this advice, the third chapter proved little dif- ferent from the first two and our only chances to cheer came on widely separated baskets by Kett, one a set and the other a rebound, and on a successful free try by Hilt Collupy. In the meantime, B8cN increased its advan- tage slightly and the 24-13 score at the three- quarter way point seemed highly decisive. Consequent events, however, proved that the Arrows were still very much in the game. Starting slowly with the successful conversion of four foul shots, two each by Collupy and Brooks, St. Sebastian's refused to become dis- couraged, when these points were offset by baskets sunk by johnson and Allison. Work- ing with might and main to capture our rebounds, Fish was on deck to tap in two carom shots which, with the help of a single- ton by Kett, reduced our deficit to 29-22 as the automatic point was reached. From that point on, we applied more and more pressure. Bill Brooks suddenly caught fire and, after tapping in a rebound, he was so nettled by Norbury's quick duplicate of his own feat, -I 13 that he palmed off a long swish from the deep sideline that changed the scoreboard figures to 31-26. Next it was Charlie Hearn's turn to keep on the heat and he arched in a beauty practically from mid-court that served as inspiration for Hugh Bradshaw to match it with a side register that brought us within a 31-30 hair of the leaders. Time was rapidly running out and, when B8zN attempted to freeze, close pressing on our part drew fouls against us that our opponents prudently de- cided to take out instead of shooting. With seconds remaining to play, we made one last attempt at a quick-break pass the length of the court and, when the ball went out of bounds under the Cambridge hoop, posses- sion was awarded to our opponents under our basket. In the resulting confusion, a Blue rival, Riga, was left uncovered and it was an easy matter for him to drop in a goal that proved decisive. Still there was time for Bob Kelly to convert one free try to make it 53-51, and for us to wrestle desperately for possession of the ball under the enemy basket until the whistle sounded. Although our last period surge had just fallen short of success, it was a magnificent demonstra- tion of the never-say-die spirit that has always been characteristic of true champions. The eighteen points tallied by the Arrows in the final frame was their highest total in a single period for the whole season and it served as a fitting climax to the campaign of 1947-48. In the Sunday morning newspaper totals, Bill Brooks proved to be leading scorer once again with 9 points, although he barely nosed out Hilt Collupy's 8 and Fran Kett's 7. Hugh Bradshaw's swan song in an Arrow jersey yielded him 4 tallies to put him an octave higher than Charlie Hearnls farewell 2 and Bob Kelly's 1. In this fashion the most successful court season ever enjoyed by a Red and Black quintet was formally closed. With good reason the School is proud to herald their record of 13 victories and 9 defeats as one of the finest achievements that could be desired. Ol- BASKETBALL SUMMARY - 1947-48 Coach-VINCENT C. MURPHY Assistant Coacb - ROBERT HOGARTY Captain - HILTON COLLUPY '49 Managers--JAMES MALONE '48 and PARK HURLEY '49 SCHEDULE St. Seb. Opp Nov. 28 Sacred Heart of Newton . . . ...- 50 21 Dec. 5 St. Clement's ................... .... 2 6 24 12 Boston College High School ....... .... 2 9 31 19 Immaculate Conception QReverej .... .... 3 4 19 23 Sacred Heart of Newton .......... .... 4 3 20 jan. 8 Christopher Columbus .... .... .... 2 9 25 14 Middlesex School ...... .... 3 2 24 16 Rivers School ........... .... 3 8 39 20 South Kingstown, R. I. . . . . . . . 15 23 28 Newman Prep ....... .... 2 6 55 Feb. 2 Middlesex School .... .... 4 2 35 6 Lawrence Academy . . . .... 34 54 7 St. Mark's .............. .... 4 1 25 9 Walpole High School .... .... 3 7 36 11 Thayer Academy ......... ..,. 3 3 43 13 Our Lady's of Newton . .. .... 40 45 16 New Prep .......,....... .... 4 4 34 18 St. Charles of Waltham ........ .... 3 4 33 21 Hopkins Country Day School . . . .... 15 41 29 Our Ladyis of Newton ...... .... 3 7 30 March 9 Rivers School ................................ 33 31 13 Browne 8: Nichols ........................,... 31 33 Blues fHugh Bradshaw, Captainl 26, Reds QTom Hartnett, Captain, 18 AWARDS JACKETS LETTERS Hugh Bradshaw Charles Hearn William Brooks Francis Kett William Carey Hilton Collupy Thomas Hartnett Robert Kelly Andrew McAuliffe Joseph Shea James Malone Park Hurley LEADING SCORERS Brooks Bradshaw Kett Kelly Hearn Collupy Carey -ll 3 171 124 1 14 108 75 67 30 ll- .4A,,,,fN,,1,rr fx t, .W ww f' P W' A MQ 1947 BASEBALL TEAM Shnlzliug: Couch Murphy, Keelzm, Hanron, Grogan, L. McAuliffe, Captain McNabb, Shea, A. McAuliffe, MacKinnon, Cotter, Fr. Flanigan. Kneeling: Kelly, McGoldrick, Quirk, Acting-Captain Gibbons, Lane, Collupy, Ellurd. -I 132 I- HE diamond season of 1947 dawned most inauspiciously at St. Sebastian's, for the opening of the season found us with- out the services of an experienced pitcher. Graduation had deprived us of Paul McGrath the preceding june and then illness reared its ugly head to keep Bob McNabb out of School for the greater part of the year and remove him from any sports' participation. While the hurling situation was his chief problem, Coach Vin Murphy had other wor- ries to cope with-the loss of a superlative catcher, Jack Mulhern, second and third base vacancies that had to be filled, and as stiff a schedule as any private school nine could face. When the pre-season practices began in the cage, Vin devoted much of his time and attention to converting Andy McAuliffe, southpaw first baseman, into a moundsman and he selected as his battery mate john Ellard who had patrolled the Red and Black outfield in 1946. As it gradually became evi- dent that the battery situation was well in hand, the coach called for infield candidates and screened them thoroughly for successors to '46 Captain Dan Sullivan and Dick Doyle. Two Sophomores, Bob Kelly and Frank Kett, proved to be the most likely prospects, al- though Kett had ample competition from Senior Frank O'Donoghue for a regular hot corner berth. Because of the transfer of McAuliffe to the mound, a new guardian had to be found for the initial sack and by the time the squad moved outdoors it was evident that Billy Gibbons had staked a real claim to the post. Although the 1946 outfield had reported again intact, the necessary shifting of Gibby and Johnny Ellard to other duties had left Ed Quirk as the only veteran gardener and gave Larry McAuliffe, jim Grogan, jack Boyle, Dave Hanron and Bob Murphy a chance to break into the line-up. By the time that the season was well underway, Grogan and McAuliffe had earned the right to con- sider themselves regulars and they became fixtures in the St. Sebastian outfield. In the midst of such great competition for new berths, Hilton Collupy alone remained in his post of the previous year for no candidate was able to dislodge him from the shortfield. It was against a strong Brookline High nine that the 1947 Red and Black team made its debut and was forced to accept a decisive 9-0 defeat. Starting his first game in the box, Andy McAuliffe put down the first three batters without letting a ball go out of the infield, but a lengthy triple by the lead-off man in the second unsettled him to such a degree that he walked four men in the frame and yielded another three-bagger and a Haskell home-run that gave the Wealthy Towners six runs and really Put the game on ice. For the rest of the fray they had to be content with four hits, only two of which came in the same inning, but three St. Sebastian errors helped the visitors to garner three more tallies that were scattered over the third, fourth and ninth innings. In the meantime, the Brookline hurler, Lee, had proved almost a complete puzzle to our sluggers and they were able to hit him safely I -I 133 1- CAPABLE BACKSTOP, JACK BOYLE only twice in the fray. Our two bingles came off the bats of Collupy and Gibbons in the fourth, but fast fielding prevented Fish from scoring on Bill's double. In tribute to the opposing moundsman, it must be noted that his control was perfect until he tired in the final frame and walked Kel and Hilt. There was one out when they reached, however, and Lee turned on steam to fan Ellard and force Gibby to line out to the first sacker. As the team left the field it was sure of one thing at least-that it had a pitcher, for Andy's 10 strikeouts was a notable achieve- ment against a team of Brookline's stature, and his principal victim had been the for- midable Misho, the highly-regarded first baseman, who whiffed three times. April 18th was a bitter cold day that was more like November than April, but we made the short trip to Cambridge to engage Browne and Nichols. Using the same line-up that had faced Brookline, we forged into a 2-0 lead in the second inning when Jim Grogan lashed out our first hit of the day after Gibby had -1 134 walked and Andy had reached on a two base error. Two frames later the home team tied it up when they produced their best blows of the game, a Tofias double and a Waite triple that was followed by a bobble in our infield. Although Bob Kelly led off with a hard double in the fifth, DiPesa, the B 8: N hurler, bore down to keep our second sacker from advancing. In the seventh the Cam- bridge lads touched up Andy for three con- secutive singles that brought in a run, but, with the bases loaded and no one out, the St. Sebastian southpaw pitched himself out of the hole without further damage. Trailing 5-2 at that point, we came in from the field to bat around and register six tallies that sewed up the contest in our favor. Although this outbreak was made possible by the loose play of the opposition, Andy, Ed Quirk and Kel were opportunists enough to come through with telling blows at the appropriate times to give us an 8-3 margin. Each team added one more marker before the game ended, our tally being scored by Bill Gibbons who started off our ninth with a screaming double. When the totals were tabulated, they revealed that we had been outhit 9-7, but McAuliffe had managed to scatter the enemy's bingles to such an extent that they did only a minimum of damage. In addition he chalked up 9 more strikeout victims and kept the ball on the ground so consistently that Bill Gibbons had a busy afternoon taking care of 15 chances. The following Wednesday found us play- ing our first Baseball contest at Thayer Academy in Braintree and the game proved to be one of the most interesting of the season. Living up to its tradition of producing fine diamond teams, the home nine jolted us right at the start when their lead-off man, Gerrish, poled a lengthy triple to deep center. That he did not die on third, however, was no fault of Andy's, for our rookie boxman fanned the side even though the run trickled in on an infield error. 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The Braintree club took advantage of a pass in the third and followed it up by a Rutilla two-bagger that sent Holland across with their second run. This two tally deficit was bad enough, but we made the situation worse by presenting the opposition three more scores in the sixth without the benefit of a hit. After this debacle all seemed lost until we produced a five run eighth inning that made the contest a new ball game temporarily. With one down Hilt Collupy tagged a line drive over second to launch the attack and then the otherwise reliable Curran helped our cause by booting john Ellard's grounder. A fielder's choice that proved to be a hair too late loaded the bases and Andy proceeded to clean them with a savage double to right center to make it 5-3. Wavering for the minute, Gaskell walked Ed Quirk but came back to fan jim Grogan for the second out. At that critical juncture with the hit and run sign on George McGoldrick drove a sharp single to left center scoring Andy and send- ing Quirkie to third. When the play was made for Ed at the hot corner, McGoldrick scooted for second and made it safely. Keeping the rally going, Senior Frank O'Donoghue placed a nice grounder between short and third and the score was tied at 5-5. With Bob Kelly at bat, Coach Murphy flashed the steal signal to McGoldrick at third and he broke for the plate only to be called by Umpire Yetter even though it appeared as if Wade, the catcher, tagged him with an empty glove while holding the ball in his right hand. After such a grand comeback, it was ironical that we should give the de- cision away in the last half of the same frame, yet we did so after the first two men were retired, and Thayer took advantage of two miscues and a stolen base to register the KEYSTONE GUARDIAN, BOB KELLY winning marker and send us down to a 6-5 defeat. The records revealed that while we had outhit the Braintree aggregation 7-5, our fielding lapses had nullified McAuliffe's 14 strikeouts which were deserving of a better fate. In our last April game we tasted Victory again by downing a good Coyle High nine to the tune of 4-3. The hitting of George McGoldrick and Frank O'Donoghue at Thayer had entitled them to starting berths and they took over right field and third base respectively. Bob Kelly started us off on the right foot by leading off with a single in the first and this greeting obviously disturbed Fagan, the visiting hurler, to such a degree that he hit one batsman and passed two others, forcing in Kel with our Hrst run of -I 136 I- NO-HIT MCNABB LIAMMERING HENRY 1 PUTDU OUTFIELDER JIM GROGAN w K v x GIBBY KEEPS HIM ON SHORTSTOP HILT COLLUPY E NEWTON CENTRE EXPRESS thc day. Three frames later, the same diminu- tive slugger came up with Quirk and Mc- Goldrick on third and second as the result of two walks and a passed ball, and he laced a neat single to center that scored the two runners with ease. Our final counter was a real gift from the foe, for Jim Grogan strolled and then stole and, when the key- stone guardian failed to cover his catcher's peg, the ball went all the way to centerfield, permitting jim to amble all the way around. In the meantime Andy McAuliffe was having a great day on the mound, getting rid of the first eleven men to face him before being reached for a safety that was soon discounted by a Collupy-Kelly-Gibbons double play. Only in the sixth did his control falter tem- porarily when he walked three men, two of whom scored later on an error and an infield out. Although Coyle tallied once more in the eighth on a two-base wild heave, it was with- out the semblance of a hit, for McAuliffe did not yield another bingle until the ninth and that proved harmless when the next three men went down in order. Ten visitors whified the breezes and only two balls were hit to the outfield besides the two singles that constituted the Taunton nine's attack. On the other hand our offensive was rather weak, for Kel, Gibby and Andy were the only players able to solve the Coyle twirlers' delivery and their safeties were held to singles. It was more than a week before we were able to play another game because the miser- able weather, which had caused cancellation of games with Middlesex and Lawrence Central Catholic earlier in the season, also washed out our May 2nd contest with Malden Catholic. When we arrived at St. Mark's on May 8th, snow flurries greeted us and made us wonder whether we should head for the Hockey rink instead of the diamond. In the absence of Coach Murphy, Fr. Flanigan started Henry Lane at third and, to cope with the temporary injury of Hilt Collupy, sent George McGold- rick to the shortfleld. The rival pitchers showed the effect of the raw cold day in the opening frame, giving up two walks apiece, and setting up a run in each instance. St. Mark's broke the tie in the second with two markers on only one bingle, but we came back on even terms in the third, thanks to timely line drives by Kel and Johnny Ellard. In their half of the fourth, however, the home team took advantage of Andy's wildness to insert sharp singles at the most appropriate intervals and hang up four more runs. Our best rejoinder was two scores in the fifth on solid hits by Ellard, Gibby and Grogan, and, when Andy's wing succumbed to the cold in the same frame, jimmy Cotter was forced to take the mound with very little warm-up preparation. With the Southborough nine leading 11-5 it was decided to call the game in the seventh and the premature ending was most satisfactory to all concerned. About the only consolation that could be gleamed from the day was the fact that the weather did not impair our batting, eight hits rattling off our war-clubs with Ellard and Quirk accounting for two each. The remaining four were SOUTHPAW ACE, ANDY MCAULIFFE -I 138 I- CAUGHT OFF BASE HILT TRIES TO SCRAMBLE BACK credited to Kel, Andy, Gibby and Grogan. On May 10th a new athletic relationship was established by St. Sebastian's when we entertained Hopkins Country Day School of New Haven, Connecticut. The day proved warm and clear, for a change, and the two teams responded by putting on a nip and tuck battle that was not decided until the final out was made. In the opening inning each nine scored three times, the visitors markers being due to two walks, an error and a long single, while our tallies came as the result of three real hits by Kelly, Gibbons and Lane, aided by an unexpected bobble by the center- fielder. After that slam-bang opening round, both sides settled down to a fine brand of baseball that racked up a long succession of goose-eggs against each club. The Connecticut lads were the first to break the spell in the top half of the seventh when they batted around and chalked up four big runs. In that explosion Andy was reached for two singles and a double that were interspersed between a walk, the hitting of two batsmen and a costly wild heave on an attempted sacrifice. Undaunted by this drastic change in the otherwise pleasant afternoon, johnny Ellard followed Kelis single in the last half with the longest hit of his career-a mighty home run that carried to the J.V. backstop in deepest left field. Fish Collupy blasted the Hopkins twirler off the mound when he singled to continue the attack, but, although he worked his way to third on a wild pitch and a passed ball, he was thrown out at the plate on a nice play by the visiting third baseman. Still in there battling to even the count, Ellard drove across Ed Quirk, who had walked and stole, to make it 7-6 in the eighth, but, in the ninth, our last ditch attempt was nipped when Andy, who had pilfered second, was thrown out streaking for third. Despite the verdict against us, we had put on our best slugging demonstration of the year, racking up 10 blows for a total of 14 bases, johnny Ellard leading the assault with a round-tripper and two singles. Kel, Gibby and Lane were credited with two safeties each, Bill's brace including a double, while Fish was the manufacturer of the other bingle. On the other hand, Andy had re- stricted the foe to six blows and his thirteen K's constituted a remarkable feat. The very next day we were in action again, this time against Lawrence Central Catholic in their own bailiwick. Dick Griffin was nominated to pitch on this occasion but two deadly errors behind him and three basehits 139 1- Mcf OLDRICK OUT AT FIRST caused his exodus with a 3-0 deficit before the side was retired in the first. At that point, jim Cotter came in to put out the fire tem- porarily, although the home team found him for a single score in the third and three additional tallies in the fourth. Up until the fifth, it seemed as if we had done all our hitting the day before against Hopkins and had no dynamite left, but in that frame the Central hurler went up in the air and forced across a run with four consecutive passes. Finding the bases still loaded, Henry Lane drove Kelly and Ellard in with a clean single to left, and then scored on Gibby's heels when Ed Quirk propelled a screaming triple to the same sector. We pulled closer to Lawrence in the sixth when Hilt Collupy singled with two down and then ran wild on the bases, scoring when Abdulla let the catcher's peg go through him at third. Once again there were two out when we started an attack in the ninth. After Ellard had singled and Gibby had doubled him to third, Andy McAuliffe, who had taken over the hurling chores in the fifth, knocked in two runs with a vicious single to right that put us in front, 8-7. In the last half, Andy disposed of the DEPENDABLE SLUGGER JOHN ELLARD KEL RUNS IT OUT O DONOGHUE LAYS ONE DOWN KEL TAKES A CUT -I 140 1- first two batters easily and the game seemed in the bag until an inglorious muff of a fly ball in our outfield permitted McCarthy, who had singled, to race across with the tieing run. just to make the dismal tale complete, after we had wasted a single in the top half of the tenth, Nader, whom Mc- Auliffe had fanned on two previous occasions, tripled to right and was squeezed across to give the home team a 9-8 victory. On the long trip home it seemed as if our cup of woe was brimming over after two one-run defeats in as many days. After these reverses, Fortune smiled on us the following Wednesday when we visited Belmont Hill and came through with a 5-1 triumph in one of the best played games of the season. At game time the umpire assigned had failed to put in an appearance, so Mr. Croke, Faculty Athletic Director of the host school, was prevailed upon to act as arbiter and he proved to be as fine an official as we met all year. While we filled the bases in the first and Ed Quirk tripled to open the second, Nemrow on the Belmont mound had plenty of stuff and was able to bear down in the pinches. After we had wasted a Gibbons single in the third, the home team smashed out their first two singles off Andy in the last half of the same round to score a run and that single marker loomed larger with each passing inning. Finally we broke the long chain of scoreless frames to tie up the contest in the seventh. Lead-off man, Ed Quirk, drew a walk and scampered to second on a passed ball. To push him along, George McGoldrick sacrificed neatly and Frank O'Donoghue, batting for Boyle, squeezed Quirkie in with a beautiful drag bunt that did not permit a play to be made at the plate. Both sides continued to play air-tight ball until Andy opened our ninth with a clean safety to right and then ran the bases wild, unsettling the infield and causing an error that permitted him to score. Shortly thereafter, Quirk walked and adopted the same technique, crossing the plate when the third baseman let the catcher's peg go through to left field. McGoldrick followed with another bingle but it was wasted and -I l4l 1- the game ended with a 3-1 verdict in our favor. Besides breaking the contest wide open, McAuliffe turned in one of his best performances, whifling 16 and giving up only six hits. A return contest with Brookline High at Tech Field found the Wealthy Town aggre- gation as strong as when we met them earlier in the season, although we gave them a bad scare in the opening inning by pushing across three runs. An infield and outfield error followed by a walk made Coach Tom Fitz- gerald derrick his starting pitcher, Robinson, and call in his ace, MacPhee. from left field. With the bases loaded, Quirkie drew a walk to force in our first run and then Hilt Collupy blasted in two more with a single to center and we were in front, 3-0. At that point, MacPhee put the fire out and his rival, Andy, seemed to inherit the lack of control for he walked the first three men to face him in the last half and, by dint of a timely single, the home team proceeded to tie the score. With the teams on equal terms again, Robinson returned to the mound from left field and we were able to solve his slants only in the fourth when we gleaned one run on four bingles, a double play killing off our chances of a big rally. In the meantime, a homer by Hatch with a man on in the third had sent Brookline out in front, and we were never able to catch up again. Three walks followed by a single and a triple gave them a four-run grist in the sixth and by game's end they had amassed a 12-4 advantage. In the box score, the totals gave Brookline 8 hits to our 7, but the difference lay in the T.B. column, our opponents having 14 as against our failure to come up with a single extra-base hit. Once again, Andy's whiffs were notable, 12 victims being added to his ever- lengthening string. The recollection of our breath-taking 5-4 win over Exeter a year before made our trip to New Hampshire all the more enjoyable and we relished the pre-game dinner at Lamie's, just beyond Hampton Beach. As was to be expected, the sight of the athletic lay- out at the Academy was impressive to the members of our squad who were seeing it for the first time and they marvelled particularly at the meticulously groomed diamond. Both pitchers, Andy and Gabler, started off in effective fashion, not giving up a hit until the third inning. Our safety was a Frank O'Donoghue single that was not followed by any slugging, while Exeter bunched three singletons to register a lone tally in the same frame. Again in the fifth, O'Donoghue cracked out a single after Wally MacKinnon had walked, but there were two out at the time and an infield pop-up ended the stanza. ln the home team's half, we yielded an unearned run on an infield error, a sacrifice, a wild pitch and a passed ball. When we managed to get two men on in the sixth as the result of an Ellard single and a hit batsman, the Exeter infield came up with a snappy double play to avert the threat. The final New Hampshire register was forced across by McAuliffe and it made the final score read, 5-0. Weakness with the stick was our downfall for we rapped only four hits, two by Frank O'Donoghue and one each by Hilt Collupy and john Ellard. The game should have been an even closer pitchers' duel for Andy's 10 K's made up for the fact that he yielded 6 hits to Gabler's 4. The St. John's Prep game of May 27th was a contest that will long be remembered sadly by Andy McAuliffe. Reaching the peak of his pitching form, he had the visitors to our diamond swinging their heads off and he turned in the almost incredible achievement of 24 strikeouts, yet lost the contest by an ironical 3-0 margin. Having faced only 10 l BENCH SCENE -I l42 l- batters in three innings, our southpaw twirler was not ruffled when the Prep's Gorman led off with a double in the fourth, for he forced Lovejoy to ground slowly to the infield. A two base wild heave on the play, however, let the run score and gave the Prep the lead. In the sixth, more trouble developed when McAuliffe issued his third pass of the day and it was followed by a single to right center, sending the runner to third. A neat squeeze was then in order and it brought across the tally that made it 2-0. Tiring in the ninth, Andy forced across Downey with a final marker that ended the day's scoring at 3-0. From the other point of view, our batting eyes were still off and four singles, two by Ellard and one each by Gibbons and Lane, constituted the sum total of our offen- sive. Eight runners were left stranded on the base paths for want of a timely blow that might have changed the complexion of the game. Of the four hits collected off Andy, one was a triple by Dube with one down in the seventh, yet he expired on the paths when our moundsman turned on steam to fan the next two batters. Memorial Day brought us a visit from another Connecticut private school, Kings- wood Country Day of West Hartford, and just to prove that his performance against St. John's Prep was no accident, McAuliffe turned in another gilt-edged piece of twirl- ing, fanning 16 and giving up only 4 hits. After a double play had prevented us from registering in the second, we pushed across two runs in the third. Wfith one down, Bob Kelly lined a drive into left and advanced to second when Hilt Collupy was hit by a pitch. A walk to Ellard filled the bases and en- couraged Bill Gibbons to lash out a hot single that scored two tallies and allowed Gibby to take second on the throw to the plate. Henry Lane followed with a sizzling smash back at the pitcher, but it was caught in self-defense by the twirler and Ellard was doubled at third. Two innings later, Kel reached again, this time on an error, and, after allowing Bob time to steal, Ellard singled him in with our third run. For the second successive time, -1 143 Lane drove out a hard smash that was con- verted into a double play by the shortstop's fancy fielding to thwart any further scoring. To begin our sixth, McAuliffe doubled over the bank in right field and by some fancy footwork kept the pitcher in suspense on Quirk's sacrifice so that Ed also reached safely. This piece of luck was nullified, how- ever, when McNabb, batting for O'Donoghue and intending to bunt, popped up to the pitcher and Andy was doubled. With two down, Quirkie stole second and McGoldrick hammered him in with a well-stroked double and scored later on a Collupy single to give us our fifth run. Good base running meant a final tally in the seventh when Lane stole after getting a free ticket, continued to third on an infield miscue and rode in on the wings of a Quirk single. In the meantime, Andy was having one of his better days, allowing only one man to reach in the first four innings although he ran into a bit of a squall in the fifth. Two batters hit safely in that stanza and two walked - a combination which resulted in two scores when some loose ball-handling developed. The 6-2 final result was satisfactory enough, especially in view of the fact that we poled out 10 hits, with every player hitting safely except O'Don- oghue and his replacement, McNabb. A game originally scheduled with Cam- bridge High and Latin for May 21st had to be postponed because of rain, and it was played off june 2nd on our home diamond. The early innings saw us frittering away golden opportunities and leaving men stranded on the paths. We came closest to scoring in the third when, after Ellard had walked and stolen, Andy singled hard to rightg the fielder played the drive perfectly, however, and gunned johnny out at the plate with a beautiful peg. Up until the fifth, the visitors had succeeded in getting only one hit off Andy, but he ran into trouble in that frame when a single and double, helped along by two walks and an infield boot, added up to three big runs. At that, we were fortunate to escape so lightly, for Donahue was out on an attempt to steal home and I- 1 Biddle was erased as he tried to stretch a double into a triple. In our half of the fifth we took advantage of three miscues on the part of our foes to score twice when Collupy and Gibbons came through with clutch singles. After that, our attack lay dormant and Cambridge pulled away from us with a two-run seventh and a three-run eighth that brought the final margin to 8-2. Only three visiting batters were able to hit Andy safely for a total of five blows, but our fielding was ragged at times and walks also contrib- uted to our downfall. While we achieved the same number of hits, they were scattered for the most part and did not produce scores. To bring the 1947 season to a close, the annual Red-Blue game was played on June 4th with Frank O'Donoghue and Ed Quirk the respective captains. The Reds got off on the right foot with two runs off Dick Grifiin in the second, but the Blues tied it up with a brace of scores in the fourth off Jim Grogan, making his mound debut. This must have nettled the Reds because they came in for their fifth and went to town for three reg- isters made possible by a lead-off single by Frank Kett and a clean-up double by Bill Gibbons. Not to be outdone, however, the Blues roared back to take the lead for the first time by sending four runners across the plate and forging ahead 6-5. Almost imme- diately the lead changed hands again when Frank O'Donoghue drove in two runs in the top half of the sixth and set up a 7-6 Red edge. In the last of the seventh, Ed Quirk drove in john Ellard with the tieing tally and Larry McAuliffe followed with a Herculean homer that broke the game open, for from that point the Blues were never headed and they coasted to an 11-7 win. The chief slugger of the day was Bill Gibbons with two singles and a double which topped Joe Shea's three singles and Larry McAuliffe's round tripper and singleton. The triumph brought Ed Quirk the right to hang his Blue plaque after three years of Baseball service in St. Sebastian spangles. 95 COUN P .D HS-r 5 tk Q4-Q 'v MASSAGX -I TP at ..... ag I ff M K AN-.li f' Q . I r- Ql fs- E 4' ga' h Us 1. . 056 144 1- April May june BASEBALL SUMMARY - 1947 Coach-VINCENT C. MURPHY Captain-ROBERT MCNABB '48 Acting Captain-WILLIAM P. GIBBONS '49 lllanager-JOHN P. BOLES '47 SCHEDULE St. Seb. 14 Brookline High .... . . . 0 16 Middlesex School .... . Rain 18 Browne and Nichols ..... . . . 9 23 Thayer Academy ........... . . . 5 25 Lawrence Central Catholic . . . . Rain 29 Coyle High ............... . . . 4 2 Malden Catholic . . . Rain 7 St. Mark's ............ . . . 5 10 Hopkins Country Day .... . . . 6 11 Lawrence Central Catholic . . . . . 8 14 Belmont Hill .......,.. . . . 3 16 Brookline High .... . . . 4 24 Phillips Exeter ...... . . . 0 27 St. John's Prep ...,.... . . . 0 30 Kingswood Country Day A... , , , 6 2 Cambridge High and Latin ...................... 2 Blues fEd Quirk, Captainj 11, Reds fFrank O'Donoghue, Captainj 7 AWARDS JACKETS LETTERS Robert McNabb Willian1 Gibbons John Boles John Ellard Edward Quirk Andrew McAuliffe Henry Lane james Grogan Hilton Collupy Robert Kelly xg, courmb, -,-rw-fl, +5 s . .I 1 47 Q L 1' Francis O'Donoghue Joseph Ford Richard Grillin Lawrence McAuliffe Francis Kett George McGoldrick Wallace MacKinnon James Cotter p-ff' f- 5 . . . . A S lg, I 7 QYMASSAGX -I 145 1- J. V. HOOPSTERS Slumliug: Father Flanigan, Malone, Downey, Cochran, Hurley, Coach Murphy Sealed: Giblin, Schiffman, Canning, Donnelly, Collupy, Keefc, Shea. 5 coulvr in-. ' QP 69 4 X90 .l A ' '-Q. li i + 0 + I i-1- f-- I fi A' ' f fo 4, S8 '41AssA0 ' -I l-46 I- I The Country Day School type of education, with its insistence on participation in sports by every healthy student, finds Minor Sports and junior Varsity teams an indispensable adjunct to the athletic program. Almost every normal, healthy lad cherishes a secret ambition to blossom forth as a star in the world of competitive sport, and yet many likely prospects would never dream of pre- senting themselves as candidates for positions on School teams unless they had first won self-confidence and skill in minor competi- tion. Such boys turn naturally to the Junior Varsities and there under patient instruction and equitable testing they develop their in- herent abilities. Although the spotlight of student interest is focused principally on Football, Baseball, Hockey and Basketball, Minor Sports also have a definite place in the athletic program of St. Sebastian's. Tennis, Golf, Ski-ing and Swimming are not only encouraged, but they attract their share of ardent devotees who enter into them with a spirit that rivals that of Varsity competitors. This year the divot diggers did not wait for the Spring to begin their season. Taking advantage of the ideal Fall weather, Fr. Hannigan rounded up candidates early in October and tested their talents to find that he had quite a galaxy of stars in Bob Kelly, Fran Kett, Bob Murphy, Paul Corcoran, Barry McDonough, Richard 56 COUNTPP rr 1 NWEE I 1. Qi 1. Y, .I 'Mggggctpe Hurley and Griff Fallon. In the Spring a schedule was arranged to keep the golfers busy once a week and they are confident of a highly successful campaign. Early reports reaching us bring word of a 79 for Kel at Commonwealth, an 84 for the long bill hitter, Bob Murphy, and an 85 for neophyte Fran Kett. Although the reverend coach, Fr. Hannigan, has always been able to set a hot pace for his charges, he would not mind in the least if the members of his team turned in cards better than his own. Tennis enjoys a Fall-Spring season and the sport gets off to a good start with the Annual Tournament held each October. For two suc- cessive years, Captain jack Nawn has proven to be the class of the entrants and has won the Championship Racquet without too much opposition. As Number 1 man in team com- petition, he has proved to be consistent in getting his racqueteers off to a good start in matches played against Browne and Nichols, Huntington, Brighton High, and B.C. High. Equally important singles players were jim Ryan and Bob Zock, the former famous for his comebacks and the latter renowned for his baffling southpaw serves. For their de- pendability as doubles players, Tennis letters will be awarded to Art O'Shea, Dan Barbo and Versatile Manager Park Hurley. Under Fr. Aubut's expert coaching, these netmen will add their share of laurels to the School's -I 147 1- TONGU I, FWISTER Paul McDonald gets all tangled up. SCHOOL CHAMPION Capt lin jack Nawn athletic accomplishments. Ski-ing needs no high-pressure promotion on Nonantum Hill, because its devotees enjoy membership in the Alpine Club that was es- tablished in 1942 by Fr. Keating in collabora- tion with Bob Higgins and Bob Flynn, both of the Class of '46, Numbering now approxi- mately thirty members, the group looks for- ward each February to the annual excursion to North Conway under Fr. Keating's genial supervision and the travelers always return with glowing tales that bring an increase in the number of applicants for the following year's safari. Interest in a Swimming Team was quickly proven when Fr. Harrington issued a call for candidates and held an initial session at MIXING THE SEASONS John Doherty plays the court game in moleskins. Boston's University Club pool. While it was too presumptuous to attempt interscholastic competition this year, the aquatic enthusiasts demonstrated a proficiency at Vlfater Polo that enlivened their weekly meetings and brought them into competition with mermen from various suburban schools and clubs. Only on one occasion did they meet defeat and that was due in part to experimentation on the part of the coach. In the junior Varsity sphere, St. Sebastian's fields teams in all the major sports. Football -I 148 1- SOPH SOUTHPAXV Bob Zock BETWEEN THE HALVES Father Keating's pep talk makes for sober faces. attracts the largest number of Freshmen and Sophomores who spend most enjoyable Fall afternoons getting into condition under Fr. Keating's direction and learning the rudi- ments of team play. To test their mettle a schedule is arranged and this year the Junior gridders took on seven opponents, winning four and losing three of the contests. After a year or two with Fr. Keating, many of the j.V.'s advance to Varsity status and win berths on the School team. j.V. Basketball, as played by the private schools, is really Second Team competition that occupies and develops players who see a fair share of service in Varsity contests. This second quintet plays between the halves of Varsity contests and it is not unusual for a boy to see limited service in both Varsity and J.V. games. This year our j.V.'s won six of their thirteen tests, the apex of their -I 149 l RELIEF Bill Carey comes out for a much needed rest. season being reached when they battled the St. Mark's J.V.'s point for point only to lose out in a sudden death overtime period. Freshmen and Sophomores have their own quintet and these promising hoopsters are known as the j.j.V.'sg they engage in com- petition with eight grade and junior High opponents from local schools. Weather conditions permitting, our young skaters practice on the ice of nearby Chandler's Pond and learn the elements of team play from Fr. Hannigan and Fr. Aubut. Although heavy snowfalls robbed them of all but a few practice sessions this Winter, they managed to get in two games, winning over St. Mark's and losing to Lynnfield Junior High. At the present time the j.V. nine is still in quest of its first victory, although the team has played a few games against Middle- sex, Rindge Freshmen and Cambrige High and Latin. With Fr. Barett at the helm, the junior diamond aggregation has produced excellent pitching but has been plagued by fielding errors. Against Middlesex, John Donahue fanned 23 batters only to be forced to bow in defeat. Fred Brannan is another hurler who shows great promise and with this mound corps the little men should not find it too diiiicult to reach Victory Road. 5 couwr We ' 5-www. 4 fo 'Wi .S i 1-fix If in ?- 1? ' 1- Massv-0 -I 150 1- GRID ACTION Father Keating's warriors demonstrate their grasp of fundamentals. J. V. BASEBALL TEAM OF 1947 Standing: Father Keating, Doherty, Keelan, Oldfield, McCarthy, Corcoran, Sheehan Kfzeelifzg: Burke, Griilin, Regan, Elston, Harrigan, Schiffman, O'Neil. -I 151 1- ACCURACY Father Keating Hnds the exact spot in an inter-squad battle. THE GOLFERS Smmlifzg: McDonough, Gibbons, Father Hannigan, Kett, Kell5 Seated: Corcoran, Murphy, Brooks, Burke. -I 152 I- ALPINE CLUB Expedition of I9-'18 llllli Paul Corcoran, Carl Micthe. Bud Brine. AS fy' A 4? if' N iw-fda GOOD PROTECTION 4 Bill Gibbons and Jack Boyle rally round Sophomore john Doherty. PROMISING LINE Paul Corcoran, Larry McCarty, Vin Durnnn. ., . 1445 U? A Q A- ,wp - uv - 5. ' 4 N A .1 V 9 , -13 -2 . '- 'Y-' fc ry, ,, .V . 'X X. .. .- :ww -9' s' 1. Q . N ,A WA, s Humana. V? gm Q . tw 645' --W. -v L .if 4 . rx K xx. ii Nm L4-',. my -W -1 Y. 4 N '- ' ef. ?' A X ' lfjaa , ,, ' ' '3 ' a Q 11, 1 Q V jf , Ayflfga' , 5,3 S - M,-, H., 1 ff F f A JJ., , 4 N 4 A, fl 'fy .ww--1 ,qs . - Jaw- :w 55.4.1 ' ,. , .3 - Q. . ,is 99, X555 Ji--' X ' wi- fg- ,V 'fl ' Q ,. L. ,AAL f ,M , , V . W , ' ,, my if Q 1 ' 'f',g,. tx- ,. Y 3 5 3 ,MS ,jpg -ANA,!i ' dt. Mimi,-wi, .Sits ' . , I WM W ' W W ' 'I I ' ,. ., 5 'S-ffl' -w N 5 asf V M Q 5 w ,3 ' 0 V F' Q' 4 . ,, , ,X W MYXWN . 4. , .bu gf' G 1. W wk , av N N W , A on , ff E as Q s P COU Q9 , . f' J' NTFP 4 '+ 5' 51? .5 ? . S '52 3655- ' '59, 5 'T MASSAC lk X IDX PARTNERS IN LOYALTY Loyalty has been the very breath of our being as Sebastianites and we have watched it take root and grow with the passage of the years in the members of younger classes who have done so much to enrich the content of our School life. Together we have pursued the same ideals, trained by the same principles, participated in the same activities and gloried in the same triumphs. Truly we have found them to be Partners in Loyalty to such a degree that the School's ranks made a solid phalanx marching in unison under the banner of St. Sebastian. Wcou af 5 J- ef' 4 ' eq, , Q H i . em- S in ' 3 suvlfi j.'.-ww. A ' 'I if ' A ft' Z- , So 'MASSACXXB -I 155 I- CLASS OF I949-SECTION A Kaur Row: Finnegan, R. Collupy, O'Brien, Ryan, Heller, Donnelly, Coleman P. Sullivan, R. Keelan. Middle Row: Baker, Doucette, Gibbons, Hayes. McCourt, Clogan, Hurley, ,Clifford Front Row: Sherry, Lane, Murphy, Green, Kelly, Regan, Cochran, Elston. -l 156 I- CLASS OF 1949-SECTION B Rem' Row: Campbell, Cochrane, C. Sullivan, H. Collupy, Dore, Downey, Kett Renaud, Driscoll. Middle Row: Ring, Neville, Flanagan, Joyce, MacDonald, Burke, Gomperts, Connor. Frou! Row: Hughes, Hanron, O'Shea, Corcoran, Harrigan, McDonald, Brooks Hebert. ovxrSC0UN7Pya' Q? ' 4' glgfifiaci I5 Saga , S Wussavfl -I 157 1- CLASS OF 1950-SECTION A Rem' Row: McCarthy, Carey, Allen, Santora, Baker. Middle Row: White, Todd, Harnedy, McDonough, Schiffman, Shea, Elston, Sheehan Zock. Front Row: Clark, Callahan, Kean, Doherty, Cotter, Gazzola, Connors, Oldfield Melly. 5C0UN +15-f l 0 we 'PP M. 1 liz S, FE? f 6 q'4ussAv ' -I 158 I- CLASS OF 1950-SECTION B Rem' Roux' Evans, Hurley, McSorley, Atkinson, Murphy Front Row: Donahue, Molinari, Carroll, MacKinnon, R. McCarthy, Grilfln Canning, Blazo, Delay. -I 159 l- CLASS OF 1951-SECTION A Rem' Row: Dcignan, Carey, Giblin. Middle Row: Keefe, Durnan, W. McCarthy, Mulhcrn, Titherington, Bonica, Burns, Greene. Frou! Row: Cassedy, Kenny, O'Toolc, Supple, Schiffman, Masterson, Cochran, McKenna, Moore. V36 COUNTQP ff!-r 6 A . ,s 95 Q Fw ' 0 '+I f u x .' 5 W.. O 27, 5 E ,Q + - w: 'n -I .,, 1 , ff - X, 4. 4, 6 C 54? 'MASSAGN -I 160 I- CLASS OF 1951-SECTION B Rem' Roux' Smith, Fallon, Condon, R. Sullivan, Volante, K. Joyce, Brannan, I2 McCarthy, D. Keelan, Cannon. Frou! Row: McCarty, Coan, Dunphy, Gilbert, Riley, A. O'Shea, Macdonald, Casey Meehan. -I 161 l- Wx THE PlC'l'URli TELLS THIS STORY Fathers Gilmartin and Flunignn leaving thc Held at Hopkins GOOD COMPANY Monsignor Mclnnis and Father Beatty xsxs COUNIPP 4 af:- E ssh t 'lg 1 k If H f QVWUASSAT-A 5 During our four years at St. Sebastian's, the lower classmen have contributed greatly to our School life and it is our wish that they have their chapter in this edition of THE ARROW . In accordance with the democratic ideals of the School, we have come to know the present Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen almost as well as our own classmates and they have a very definite place in the memories that we are taking away from Nonantum Hill. To make those memories permanent, we are including in this record a salute to all the students with whom we have spent this final year at St. Sebastian's Having spent the greatest number of years with us, the juniors come first to mind and we shall long recall the temporarily missing mariners, Bob Murphy and Bill Gibbons, and their contributions to the School's athletic life. As partners in crime, the quartet of Jack Cochrane, Ralph Donnelly, Bill Brooks and Dick Collupy were always in each other's company and of one of our fondest recollections will always be Minnow's rendition of the 'Wwhippenpoof Song at the Minstrel Show. The junior Greeks were in a class by themselves scholastically: Quiz Kid and Basketball Captain-Elect Fran Kett, all-round student-athlete Bob Kelly, impifh Paul Corcoran, suave Paul McDonald and the watch-charm lineman, Dave Connor. Athletically, the talented toe of Bob Joyce, the guard play of George Hayes, the slugging of Henry Lane, the fancy ball-handling of Tom Green, the pass- snatching of Hilt Collupy, the goal-tending of Bruce Harrigan and the managerial efliciency of Dick Keelan are connected with a flood of memories. Thoughts of recess periods bring to mind Jim Clifford's haste to reach the gym, Jack Baker's high pitched voice and giggle, jim Coleman's basso profundo, Sam Hefler's Yankee business sense, Park Hurley's ineradicable good-nature, Bob Neville's political views, Bob Cochrane's triumvirate with Art Dias and Tommy O'Shea, Gerry McCourt's bouncing stride and Charlie Sullivan's mildness. Among the quiet members of the class, A1 Hughes preferred to let the Chapel organ speak for him, Paul Clogan consistently turned in good recitations, Murray Regan became a charter member of the Debating Society, Clem Dore surprised us with his blackface work in the Minstrel Show, Gordon Doucette spoke fluent French on the Quebec trip, Paul Sullivan amazed us with his gas-producing Science Fair exhibit, john Sherry grew more apple-cheeked as the year progressed and Reed Gomperts found plenty to discuss with jimmy Delay. Because of his Buick, Bill O'Brien found it easier -l 163 I- BEEF TRUST CHORUS The Mademoiselles Dias, Greene, Downey, Ryan, Ryan, Morrissey, Donnelly, Harnedy, Cochran, Baker, Burke and Kvtt I WANT A GIRL FOR EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR Soloist Paul MacDonald VUHIPPENPOOF SONG Dick Collupy at his best -I 164 l- ROYAL ROOTERS NOW IS THE HOUR' Soloist Arthur O'She Powers, Downey, Corcoran, Vorce, Fitzgerald, Dore, Kelly, Hennessy, Cochran, Deignan, at New Haven. to take his books home in the evening rather than the afternoon, jack Elston was a dependable chauffeur for the West Roxbury contingent and Bill Flanagan per- formed similar service for the Miltonites. Transportation was no problem for lanky lineman Ed Ryan, but it always bothered Dave Hanron on Mondays, Russ MacDonald's sister had a nerve to take his Latin book to Chicago, Jerry Burns made the long trip from California to enter St. Sebastian's, Paul Burke made many journeys to Milton, Frank Renaud went on loot-collecting expeditions with Fr. Harrington, Neil Campbell was missed by all of us during his long illness. Familiar as the Sophomore trio, joe Sheehan, Tom Atkinson and Lew Santora were loyal supporters of School activities: Joe has proven to be a most efficient athletic manager, Lew a model town builder and Tom an enthusiastic Alpiner. In Honor Roll awards, John Doherty tops his class with consistency, although Ed Connors, jim Cotter and Gerry Powers provide him with stiff competition. jimmy Carroll was a familiar figure in the sanctuary, Ted Molinari was often seen in the company of Griff Fallon who made his debut here wearing a Cranwell jacket, Richard Hurley was a big help to THE ARROW , Frank Murphy brought Herb Kopf to the Football banquet, jim Evans was the last to leave the Baseball field each day, Wally MacKinnon is now adding Tennis to his athletic accomplishments, johnny Gazzola turned out to be quite a sharpshooter with a basketball, Dick McCarthy has his own column in THE WALRUS when he is not weight-lifting, Jimmy Allen is on the way to being a fine inflelder, John Donahue whiffed 25 Middlesex lads, Dick Schiffman has a million dollar smile, John Griffin is quite a shutter-bug, Jim Delay runs a very efficient bookstore, Joe Shea will soon weigh as much as Park Hurley, Dick Blazo ought to be with the Varsity grid squad next Fall, Dave Oldfield is a V. four letter man, jim Canning makes a good Basketball guard, Bob Zock should be School Tennis Champ next year, Dick Callahan is becoming quite a socialite, Bill Carey's 30 points helped the Varsity hoopsters greatly this past season, jim Harnedy hit Andy McAuliffe pretty hard in the Red-Blue grid classic, John McCarthy made quite an impression in the Prize Debate, Peter Kean was a big help to the chorus in the Minstrel Show, George White ought to trade that laugh for Woody Woodpecker's, Dan Barbo is on the way to a Tennis letter, Ed Tedeschi was a big help to Fr. Keating the day of the show, Barry McDonough hits a mean golf ball, Jimmy Todd can't wait to begin Chemistry, Jerry Baker was like a breath of the Old West, Tom Clark got a big kick out of V. Football, Fred Elston ought to be the leading contender for right field on next year's Varsity nine. Looking back on our own Freshman days, we are amazed at the impression this year's Freshmen have already made on School life. In a short span they have contributed generously to every phase of St. Sebastian activity. Art O'Shea, Larry McCarty and Russ Masterson drew great ovations for their solos at the Minstrel Show, john Moore, joe Supple, jack Dunphy, Ed Deignan and Franklin Riley were assets to the managerial corps, John Smith forgets to wear his glasses, Paul Carey, john Condon and Dick Sullivan made the Varsity grid squad their first year, Joe Bonica is the Freshman Einstein, Alan Casey has a real ear-to-ear grin, Ronnie Schiffman is forever hot on Bucky's trail, Mike O'Toole and Rickie Greene love to pass around a Tennis ball, Willy Volante was a big wheel in J. V. Football, Dave Macdonald takes the best care of Miss Meuse and Miss Kenney, Art Keefe loves a drum, Charlie Coan is a Baseball battery all in himself. Bill McCarthy saw -I 165 I- Varsity service in Hockeyg Vin Durnan made the diaper lineg Gerry Giblin is starting out like a future editor of THE WALRUS g Jack Gilbert was a natural for that Sonny-boy role with Tom Hartnettg Dave Keelan earned the nickname Killer in Footballg Eddie Burns Sprints for that Wellesley busg John Mulhern is the V. shortstopg Fred Brannan is the Freshman McNabbg Dick Titherington's sport is Baseballg Ed Fallon is a rooter for Miss Burnsg Keith Cassedy was in the chorus of the Minstrel Showg Ken McKenna became a charter member of the Science Club. As we take a fond farewell of these companions, we wish them all the happiness that we have known at St. Sebastian's. As the years pass we shall continue out interest in their progress and achievements and our prayer is that they may bring even greater renown to our Alma Mater. COU 505 at all 12 'Z .Q ffl? MASSACB0 -I I66 l- JUNIOR DEBATING SOCIETY Stfmdillg: Harnedy, Zock, Atkinson, Molinari, McCarthy, Allen, R. McCarthy Sealed: Todd, Macdonald, Moore, Father Beatty, O'Shea, Durnan, McCarty. ALTAR BOYS Slmldillg: Melly, Hurley, Keelan, Moore. Sealczl.' Carroll, Field, Father Barrett, Hennessy, Doherty. -l 167 l- THIS CHOIR Top Roux' Molinari, Allen, McCarthy, Melly, Atkinson, Macdonald, Callahan, Casey, Keefe. Third Row: Kean, Cochran, O'Toole, Smith, Schiffman, Harnedy, Carroll, O'Shea, Gazzola, McCarty. Second Roux' McDonough, Griffin, Field, Father Keating, Kelley, Brine, Griffin, Zock. Iiirxt Row: Supple, Cassedy, Durnan, McKenna, Gilbert, Masterson. OFFICERS OF ST. SI2BASTIAN'S ASSOCIATION Shnzdiug: Messrs. Supple, Morrissey, Collupy, Glasheen, Heavey, Gilbert, Higgins. Sealed: Mr. Deignan, Secretary, Mr. Field, President, Monsignor Mclnnis, Spiritual Director, Mr. Corcoran, Vice-President, Mr. Cochran, Treasurer. FATEFUL MOMENT PENNY SALE Can you find yourself in the picture? ---...--.--.f' The Headmaster makes the drawing for the Grand Prize at the Penny Sale. REVEREND ORGANIST Father Keating plays at Benediction. EMBRYONIC ORCHESTRA Deignan, Kelley, Father Barrett, Keefe, Durnan, Field el 169 1- SIilZ HIERIZ, KEL Futhcr Barrett gives Refcctory instructions to Bob - wut ww-m.-.wW-,- TENSE MOMENT -I 170 1- A INTERMISSION TIME junior Prom 1947 AREN'T THEY PRETTY Fair guests enthusc over favors at junior Prom. if 171 If CHAPERONES Mcsdames Gibbons, O'Brien, Collupy, chat with thc Headmaster. FRIENDLY GREETING Miss Kenney and Miss Meuse receive visitors to St. Sebastian's most cordially. WATER BOY Andy McAuliffe takes good care of the j.V.'s. I FOOTBALL BANQUET 1947 DO Allen, james 42 Thackeray Rd., Wellesley Hills Atkinson, Thomas 70 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge Baker, Jeremiah 1735 Great Plain Ave., Needham Baker, john 488 Canton Ave., Milton Barrette, Thomas 285 Franklin St., Newton Blazo, Richard 69 Wolcott St., Malden Bonica, Joseph 29 Pleasant St., West Newton Boyle, John 190 Lewis Rd., Belmont Bradshaw, Hugh 79 Lewis Rd., Belmont Brannan, Frederick 87 Glenburn Rd., Arlington Brine, William 16 Pickwick Rd., West Newton Brooks, William 238 Vermont St., West Roxbury Burke, Paul 84 Forbes Hill Rd., Wollaston Burns, Edward 371 Worcester St., Wellesley Hills Burns, Jeremiah 39 Betts Rd., Belmont Barbo, Daniel 227 Linwood Ave., Newtonville Callahan, Richard 293 Central Ave., Milton Campbell, Neil 110 Parsons St., Brighton Canning, james 16 Cape Cod Lane, Milton Cannon, John 50 Washington St., Newton Carey, Paul 32 Tennyson St., West Roxbury Carey, William 22 Randolph St., Belmont Carroll, james 5 Chestnut St., Casey, Alan 275 School St., Cassedy, Keith 10 Helena Rd., Cavanagh, Paul 18 Moffat Rd., Clark, Thomas 334 Park Ave., Clifford, james Arlington Belmont Dorchester Waban Arlington 20 Kirk St., West Roxbury Clogan, Paul 41 Rangeley St., Dorchester Coan, Charles 54 Country Club Rd., Melrose Cochran, John 34 Cushing Ave., Belmont Cochran, Robert 34 Cushing Ave., Belmont Cochrane, Robert 212 Parker St., Coleman, james 61 Gardner St., Collupy, Hilton 229 Adams St., Collupy, Richard 229 Adams St., Condon, john 22 Adams Ave. Connor, David Newton Centre West Roxbury Milton Milton , Watertown 42 Beechwood Rd., Wellesley Connors, Edward 4 Vine Brook Rd., Lexington Conway, Edward 310 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill Corcoran, Paul 31 Fresh Pond Pkway, Cambridge Cotter, James 37 Lapland Rd., Chestnut Hill DeGiacomo, William 220 Hamilton St., Dorchester Deignan, Edward 2 Stone Rd., Belmont -I 173 I- Deignan, joseph 2 Stone Rd., Belmont Delay, james 15 Myrtle St., jamaica Plain Dias, Arthur 29 Chatham Rd., Newton Highlands Doherty, john 7 Commonwealth Park, Newton Donahue, john 109 Peterboro St., Boston Donnelly, Ralph 149 Standish Rd., Watertown Dore, Clement 32 Brae Burn Rd., Auburndale Doucette, Gordon 72 Sycomore St., Roslindale Downey, Francis 72 Elizabeth Rd., Belmont Driscoll, Bennet 1746 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Dunphy, John 709 Wfashington St., Brighton Durnan, Vincent 4 Park St., West Roxbury Egan, Robert 135 Walnut Hill Rd., Chestnut Hill Elston, Frederick 99 Theodore Parker Rd., West Roxbury Elston, john 99 Theodore Parker Rd., West Roxbury Evans, James 31 Locke Rd., Waban Fallon, Grifhn 727 Centre St., Newton Fallon, Edward 21 Kensington Pk., Arlington Field, Harold 240 Middlesex Rd., Chestnut Hill Finnegan, Richard 32 Brandon Rd., Milton Fitzgerald, John 225 Washington St., Belmont Flanagan, William 151 Hillside sf., Milton Gazzola, John 17 Belmont St., Newton Gibbons, William 527 Canton St., Westwood Giblin, Gerald 476 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 17 Gilbert, John 95 Barnard Ave., Watertown Gomperts, Reed 91 Prince St., Jamaica Plain Green, Thomas 284 Foster St., Brighton Greene, Vincent 34 Mayfield Street, Dorchester Grifhn, Daniel 20 Waterston Rd., Newton Griffin, john 96 Russell Ave., Watertown Grogan, james 80 Devonshire Rd., Waban Hanron, David 15 Rockview Rd., Milton Harnedy, James 122 Sumner Rd., Brookline Harrigan, Bruce 287 Newbury St., Boston Hartnett, Thomas 3 Madison Avenue, No. Cambridge Hayes, George 11 North Gate Park, West Newton Hearn, Charles Glen Cove Rd., Old Westbury, New York Hebert, Leon 5 Boynton St., jamaica Plain Hefler, James 79 Smith Rd., Milton Hennessy, Francis 290 Common St., Belmont Hughes, Albert 269 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills Hurley, Park 306 Pleasant St., Belmont Hurley, Richard 9 Victoria Circle, Newton Centre Joyce, Kevin 33 Hamlin Rd., Newton Centre Joyce, Robert 48 Woodbine St., Auburndale Kean, Peter 5 Mapleton St., Brighton Keefe, Arthur 12 Beacon Park, Watertown Keelan, David 822 Washington St., Dedham Keelan, Richard 822 Washington St., Dedham 41- Kelley, George 54 Fiske Rd., Wellesley Hills Kelly, Robert 47 Benton Rd., Belmont Kenney, Timothy 290 South St., jamaica Plain Kett, Francis 42 Hoy Terrace, Milton Lane, Henry 87 Athelstane Rd., Newton Centre Macdonald, David 40 Central St., Somerville MacDonald, Russell 37 Cedrus Ave., Roslindale MacKinnon, Wallace 77 Breck Ave., Brighton Malone, james 110 College Rd., Chestnut Hill Masterson, Russell 90 Codman Hill Ave., Dorchester McAuliffe, Andrew Melly, Thomas 139 Franklin St., Arlington Molinari, Theodore 90 Larchmont Ave., Waban Moore, john 25 Rogers St., Newton Morley, Dominick 16 Colonial Ave., Waltham Morrissey, William 1103 Morton St., Mattapan Mulhern, john 49 Moulton St., Newton Lower Falls Murphy, Francis 792 Chestnut St., Waban Murphy, Robert 97 Walnut Hill Rd., Newton Highlands Nawn, john 38 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill Neville, Robert 81 Dana St., Cambridge O'Brien, William 100 Theodore Parker Rd., West Roxbury 256 Park St., Newton McAuliffe, Eugene 57 Fellsmere Rd., Malden McAuliffe, Lawrence Oldfield, David 72 Freeman St., Auburndale O'Shea, Arthur 100 Theodore Parker Rd., West Roxbury 144 Walnut Hill Rd., Brookline McCarthy, Edward 21 Lochstead St., jamaica Plain McCarthy, john 60 Garnet Rd., West Roxbury McCarthy, Richard 32 Codman Hill Ave., Dorchester McCarthy, William 89 Windsor Rd., Waban McCarty, Lawrence 15 Oak Hill Rd., Waltham McCourt, Gerald 36 Washington St., Newton McDonald, Paul 219 Homer St., Newton McDonough, Barry 28 Glenrose Rd., Dorchester McKenna, Kenneth 1658 Centre St., West Roxbury McNabb, Robert 7 Hillcrest St., West Roxbury McSorley, David 298 Brook Rd., Milton Meehan, james 31 Pillon Rd., Milton O'Shea, Thomas 83 Roundwood Rd., Newton O'Toole, Michael 55 Allen Circle, Milton Pierotti, Eugene 17 Aberdeen Rd., Wellesley Powers, Gerald 664 Huntington Ave., Boston Regan, Murray 73 Blue Hill Terrace, Milton Renaud, Francis 330 Hyde Park Ave., jamaica Plain Riley, Franklin 103 Waterston Ave., Wollaston Ring, Donald 19 Langley Rd., Brighton Ryan, Edward 46 Matchett St., Brighton Ryan, james 80 Sutherland Rd., Brighton Santora, Lewis 329 K. St., South Boston Schiffman, Richard 72 Marilyn Rd., Milton -I T75 I- Schiffman, Ronald 72 Marilyn Rd., Milton Shea, joseph 57 Melrose Ave., Needham Sheehan, Joseph 55 Foster Rd., Belmont Sherry, John 76 Claflin St., Belmont Smith, John 528 St. Paul St., Brookline Sullivan, Charles 7 Pine Plain Rd., Wfellesley Sullivan, Paul 1772 Beacon St., Waban Sullivan, Richard 52 Pinecrest Rd., Newton Centre Sullivan, Robert 52 Pinecrest Rd., Newton Centre Supple, joseph 123 Grant Ave., Newton Centre Tedeschi, Edward 103 Cypress St., Newton Centre Titherington, Richard 15 Gibson St., Cambridge Todd, james 23 Wyndmere Rd., Milton Volante, William 48 Bow Road, Newton Centre Vorce, Roger 11 Adams St., Belmont White, George 192 Faneuil St., Brighton Zock, Robert 11 Whittier Rd., Wellesley Hills Q95 CQUNTQP K -P J' --r'+-!!-. 0 7' XJ jf ' of 52' A '2 1 I 'gray' ,. Q 4 6' mssavl -li 76 1- -91 2 ix 3 7 -as 1- 2 ' tbl uf' 00 Y' Q +55 1551, , , Af - -, '20 f 7 i i ' 'M4ssAC 'f -. I 1 -X F we 'Z uh PATTERN OF LOYALTY Loyalty to St. Sebastian's and its ideals was first exemplified for us by the three older classes that pre- ceded us to Nonantum Hill. Unconsciously they became the pattern upon which we modeled our student lives and it was most reassuring to see them advance year by year in the degree and intensity of their loyalty to our Alma Mater. Although they have departed to other scenes of academic endeavor, they are not remiss in visiting the School they hold so dear. In this regard also will they continue to be a pattern of Loyalty for the Class of 1948. - COU 596 in Q, ,p F r H V ,.. 'io 4, 3 MAssA0 -I 177 'I- SCOUNT 36 W e Q f y 'ii' 'lv' ' W.. gi G I. H .aaa ,Q Q X5 ' , + f Q 546 4tAssACYl ST. SEBASTIAN'S ALUMNI In our four years at St. Sebastian's we have had the unique privilege of com- radeship with all of the almost seventy graduates who now constitute the School's Alumni. We feel therefore that this record of our Prep School life would be in- complete if we failed to incorporate a section dedicated to them. That they still are devoted sons of Alma Mater is readily attested by the frequency with which they visit the Hill and by the support they give to all School functions. Hardly a day passes without us greeting some graduate who has come to pay a call on the Headmaster or to watch our athletic teams in action. In 1946 they took steps to bind themselves even more closely to St. Sebastian's by forming an Alumni Associa- tion whose ofhcers were charged with the arrangement of reunions at the School from time to time. Most fittingly they have already held three Communion Breakfasts 'here in our refectory during College vacation periods and the attendance has been inspiring and gratifying. At their last meeting, John Pickard '46 was elected President to succeed james Collins '45 who retired from the oflice after a highly successful pioneer term. Now that we are about to pass from the ranks of the student body into the ranks of the Alumni, we are eagerly looking forward to many pleasant associations with them that will cement the bonds of friendships made in St. Sebastian days. George A. Baker, jr. '45 Catholic University Robert Baker '45 Catholic University Roland M. Barrette '46 Georgetown Henry G. Barry '45 Boston College John P. Boles '47 St. Clement's Prep. Sem Myron F. Bullock, jr. '46 St. Clement's Prep. Sem Robert W. Bullock '47 Boston College joseph V. Carroll, Jr. '45 Georgetown James Caulfield, Jr. '47 Boston College james Collins '45 Boston College Edmund J. Courtney '45 Boston University Arthur J. Craig, jr. '46 Georgetown john F. Cremmen '47 Harvard Alastair H. Cruickshank '47 Boston College William M. Cryan '45 Boston College Francis M. Dermody '45 Holy Cross Thomas A. Dewire, 5rd. '46 U. S. Navy Thomas A. Dunbar, jr. '46 Northeastern -I 178 I- John Ellard, jr. Robert C. Fichtner Paul L. Flynn, Jr. Robert S. Flynn Joseph B. Ford, jr. Donald E. Gibbons George Gilbert, jr. Hugh F. Glasheen Richard B. Griflin William A. Harwood William F. Heavey, Jr. Robert E. Higgins C. Vincent Horrigan john Kehoe, jr. Leon E. Kelley, jr. A. Shaun Kelly Richard F. Killion Paul H. King john R. Kirk James G. Lydon Donald P. Marshall Charles A. McCarron, jr. '45 Richard McCarron E. Lane McCarthy Frederick V. McDonald john R. McGoldrick THF CLASS St. Anselm's College St. Clement's Prep. Sem. Boston College Boston College Boston College Boston College Boston College Notre Dame Harvard Boston College Boston College St. Michael's College Catholic University Boston College Holy Cross Georgetown Holy Cross Boston College Harvard Harvard Seton Hall College Harvard Harvard Georgetown Boston College Georgetown I -1 l79 OF 1947 Paul H. McGrath Harold F. McKinney Robert E. McKinney John F. Mulhern Edmund Murphy, jr. Raymond D. Neelon Daniel O'Brien, Jr. Francis X. O'Donoghue William F. O'Leary Robert M. O'Shea Joseph A. Phelan, Jr. Edward F. Phillips John B. Pickard Kenneth K. Quigley Edward S. Quirk, jr. Charles V. Reynolds, Jr. A. john Russo James T. Scully, Jr. George M. Shannon, jr. Richard L. Shea Robert B. Shea Daniel E. Sullivan, jr. Richard K. Watson Wfilliam W. White james L. Wiles j. 1 A Boston College Harvard Merrimack College Boston College Boston University U. S. Navy Boston College Boston College St. Michael's College Boston College Boston College Boston College Holy Cross Boston College Boston College Holy Cross Boston College Holy Cross Catholic University Harvard Boston College Holy Cross Harvard Boston College Boston College OUTDOOR BENEDICTION Bishop Wright blesses the assembled gathering to conclude the 1947 Graduating Exercises. fs ' W gl QL lf f i v L wus ws' If -1 180 1- K, xy Q gixg' rMiT', w' iff! 4 45 S555 Si Q if if an EEE ' MK 3 ff-'BT' X, vw 5 I fy 5 YUM ,AM -N 'MN TALKING l'I' OVER Bob Bullock, Bill Heavey, Bob Harwood and joe Ford at Senior XX'eek Dance. PRlfSlfNTA'l'lON Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Heavy and Mrs. Cremmen greet at fair guest at i7's Senior Prom. INTERLUDIZ FOR PHOTOGRAPHY The Headmaster poses with Frank O'Donoghue, Bob O'She11, Dick McCarron, john Kirk, Dick Griflin, Frank Hennessy and their fair guests. . BACCALAUREATE MASS 1947 Monsignor Mclnnis at the Introit of the Cenaclc ceremony. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL AWARDS Monsignor Mclnnis and Bishop XX'right at 1947 Commencement -I 183 I- WHO' WHO ARRGWMAKI G The publication of this record of our five years at St. Sebastian's has been made possible by the generous co- operation of the business firms, institutions and individuals who have purchased space in the following pages. Some of them are charter members who helped to launch the pi- oneer Arrou ' three years ago, while others are either do- ing an encore or making their debut in this yearbook of 1948. All of them have been motivated by an interest in our School and its pupils and hence deserve appropriate consideration from the friends of St. Sebastian's. As bene- ficiaries of their generosity we are most grateful to them personally and we respectfully solicit for them the patron- age of our readers. Best Wishes to The Fourth Graduating Class of ST. SEBASTIANS Federal Warehouse, Inc William F. Heavey Cpltf LEO NAWN, INC 74 PARK STREET DORCHESTER, MASS. CLASS RINGS ULTRA I. RICHARD O'NEIL 282 Franklin Street, Cambridge 39, Mass. CLASS RINGS ULTRA I-IUNNEWELL PI-IARMACY, INC. Harold T. Bowker, Registered Pharmacist BRIGHTON, MASS. PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS We Make Our Own Ice CreamF1'esh Daily TI-IE URSULINE ACADEMY 12 ARLINGTON STREET, BOSTON 16, MASSACHUSETTS A DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Small Classes -- Supervised Study - College Preparatory Grade 7 through High School Address: The Headmistress CO 7-0228 R. A. BOSSI CO. HOOVER MOTORS Bostorfs Only Intown Dealer MOTOR MART GARAGE Park Square, Boston HU 2-7100 ROOFS for 'HOMES BIRD MATERIAL EXPERT WORKMEN FULL INSURANCE ' REASONABLE PRICES That Is What You Are Sure To Get When You Buy A Root For Your Home HERE. REYNOLDS ROOFING COMPANY Telephone BE1rnont 5-144 I31 BELMONT STREET 3 or 5-5222 BELMONT, MASS. Telephone Llberty 2-5202 2-5203 2-5204 Rush Fish Company Producers and Distributors of FRESH, FROZEN AND SMOKED FISH 40 Boston Fish Pier BOSTON 10, MASS. Co mplimenlx of The Trawler Bonnie Mr. Hy Trilling Capt. Wm. Canning GENOA FISH CO. NORTHERN AVENUE, BOSTON WATSON CUT SOLE COMPANY 9 FEDERAL COURT BOSTON, M ASS. C ,II f Ce-lect Baking Co. 235 North Beacon Street BRIGHTON STadium 2-3700 Modern Bus Lines Inc Chart er Busses for all O 53 Chestnut Street NEEDHAM, MASS NEedham 3-1200 C FW Enter With Confidence -1- Leave With Satisfaction NOYES BUICK COMPANY SERVICE Buick Street, BOSTON oft 88i Commonwealth Avenue SALES and GENERAL OFFICES I055 Commonwealth Avenue Kelly's Drug Store For Best Drugs and Lowest Prices 389 Washington Street, BRIGHTON, MASS. Opportunity tor Veterans and Merchant Sea men to Become Officers of Merchants Ship: Boxell's ci Paul Schools ot Navigation and Marine Engineering Prep- aratory Instructions for all Bureau of Navigation and Inspection Examinations Selected Courses in Piloting, Celestial Navi- gation, Steam and Diesel Engineering Courses tor Veterans 62-64 Long Wharf, Boston 10, Mass. Tel. Richmond 2-7899 - Lawrence 3-2403 Capt. E. C. Metcalf, Director Charles S. Paul, Director MCAULIFFE of I-IADLEY . Iefuelers 1 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Fargo Transportation, Inc. 49 Melcher Street BOSTON 10, MASS. Tel. Llberty 2-8207 Fellsway Motors, Inc Commonwealth Avenue BOSTON, MASS. MARINUCCI BROTHERS ci CO. 51 CEYLON STREET, DORCHESTER, MASS. Frost Motors, Inc. CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service 399 Washington Street NEWTON, MASS. F ie1d's Stationers GIFTS -- GREETING CARDS OFFICE SUPPLIES 414 Highland Avenue Davis Square WEST SOMERVILLE 44, MASS Edward W. O'Hearn, Pres. and Treas. Patrick O'Hearn, Mgr Completely Servicing Greater Boston Since 1898 O ' H 1E A R N STORAGE MOVING LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE Giineva 6-1200 1444 DORCHESTER AVENUE, BOSTON 22, MASS. IOSEPI-I F. DEIGNAN REALTOR REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE PHONES: BUSINESS BE1mont 5-4400 RESIDENCE BE1mont 5-3765 173 Belmont Street, Belmont, Mass. Compliments of G. I-I. Bent Co. Celebrated Water Crackers MILTON, MASS. Since 1801 Compliments of E. M BEacon 2-3675 Open Evenings Ernnkline Munir 3: Bahia Qin. Est. 1920 QUALITY MERCHANDISE 33 Harvard Street BROOKLINE 46, MASS. Benziqer Brothers, Inc. CHURCH GOODS - RELIGIOUS ARTICLES CATHOLIC BOOKS OF ALL PUBLISHERS 106 Chauncy Street BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Llberty 2-1150 Compliments of Boston Line 6- Service Co. 65 Lewis Wharf BOSTON, MASS. , Inc. O O M B MOTOR CO, S of Watertown Authorized Ford Sales and Service 66 Galen Street WATERTOWN, MASS. Telephone WAtertown 4-7650 HUBBARD DRUG CO. 425 CENTRE STREET, NEWTON, MASS. Opposite Public Library When HEALTH Is In The Bolcmce ...,,.,..,4....,,.,..... There Con Be No Compromise With QUALITY Compliments of Wilfred Chorqnon, Prop. Where Quality Reigns Supreme McDONALD'S MARKET A. I. McDonald, Inc. 381 CENTRE STREET IAMAICA PLAIN Fancy Groceries cmd Provisions Choice Line of Domestic ond Imported 'Liquors - Vifines - Beers Tel: ARno1d 6-0850 or 0851 Est. 1892 Daily Deliveries To The South Shore S. I. MCNEILLY, INC. CADILLAC - OLDSMOBILE - SALES cmd SERVICE Taxi Service - - -- Bus Service 639 HAMMOND STREET CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. CARR LEATHER COMPANY MdUlffdCfHf675 - Fine Suede Calf 1- PEABODY - MASSACHUSETTS Ifinatnn Glnllvgr CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS Colleae of Arts ancl Sciences Colleae of Business Administration Full Courses Leading to Degrees in Arts and Sciences and Business Administration Entrance Classes in September Only Rev. William L. Keleher, S. I., President Rev. Stephen A. Mulcahy, S. I., Dean Rev. Iames I. Kelley, S. I., Dean of Business Rev. Iohn P. Foley, S. I., Dean of Freshmen Television RADIOS -- REFRIGERATORS - WASHERS and Nationally Known Home Appliances I Keelan s Belmont Radio cSt Appliance Co. 581 High Street, EXPERT SERVICE MEN DEDHAM BElmont 5-3731 440 Common St. or 5-5444 Belmont, Mass. 18 Years in The Business CUSHING SQUARE WE DO1-11- LOCKSMITHING - WELDING Tin Trays, Fireplace - Tools Refinished and Repoired L. S. AVAK The House of Wrought Iron - Lotches, H G L Hinges, Iron Roilings, mode to order. Phone Blgelow 4-8171 298 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWTON,MASS. Leon S. Avgkicm, Proprietor FREEMA N SHOES Worn With Pride By Millions .ll- LEON E. KELLEY Director of Soles in the New England States WELLESLEY HILLS, MASS. THE ANDERSON CO. OF NEWTON DIRECT DODGE - PLYMOUTH DEALERS Sales and Service 624 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWTON Bigelow 4-1486 The Shop of Superior Craftsmen? MODERN PRINTING COMPANY Printers of THE WALRUS NEWTON CENTRE, MASS. Telephones: A. Iohn Simone Blgelow 4-4530 Blgelow 4-4531 Cfihv walnut Mark Glnuntrg Bag Svrhnnl 71 WALNUT PARK, NEWTON An Ideal School For Your Boy Beautiful Grounds and Buildings, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court and Basketball Court. Football Field and Baseball Diamond IDEAL PLACE FOR WINTER SPORTS Call LAsell 7-1407 for Prospectus FEDERAL NATIONAL LINEN SERVICE COMPANY RENTERS OF COATS, APRONS, TOWELS, GOWNS, UNIFORMS ALWAYS ON TIME 1310 COLUMBUS AVENUE, ROXBURY CROSSING Hlqhlomds 5-7330 SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AT Exeter Rochester Dover Loconio Concord Portsmouth Noshuo Somersworth Compliments of Iohn I. Bradley George W. Bryson REALTOR THE NEWTONS AND VICINITY 271 Washington Street NEWTON CORNER G. F. Bunker 6. Son HARDWARE ALqonquin 4-2070 - 4-2071 350 Washinqton Street BRIGHTON The Recollection of Quality Remains Lonq After the Price is Forgotten For Real Estate In The NEWTONS AND WELLESLEY See Us First Iohn T. Burns and Sons, Inc. 242 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill Phone: BI 4-0570 LA 7-1680 - 5980 WE 5-1700 REALTORS Iohn T. Burns Co. - Insurance Moore ci Moore, Inc. Radios Hardware Electrical Kitchen Goods Appliances Toys In The Heart Of Newton, Mass. 361 Centre Street Compliments of The Murray Co. 900 Commonwealth Avenue BOSTON 15, MASS. Washington Co-operative Bank .430 Broadway SOUTH BOSTON, MASS. Resources 55,000,000 Compliments of Martin Torrney YOUR Esso DEALER 15 Centre Avenue NEWTON CORNER LAMBSKINS . . . for . . . SHOE LININGS W. Thorson, Inc LAMBSKINS 157 South Street BOSTON, MASS. STOCKING A SUPER MARKET Nearly six million American families daily eat food purchased at AGP Food Stores. To meet their demands the average AGP Super Market stocks well over two thousand items. Such a complex job requires far-flung buying activities in national and world markets. Take fresh fruits and vegetables, for example. Representatives of the Com- pany's 140 field buying offices go into the fields and orchards of all 48 states to assure a steady flow of quality produce to AGP customers. Similarly, poultrymen of 41 states do business with AGP. The finest products of Ameri3a's dairyland, cattle country and grain belt find year-round public acceptance through the Company's aggressive merchandising. Fishing fleets from Alaska to Newfoundland and the Gulf of Mexico pour millions cf pounds of seafood into A6fP's fresh and process market. Tea and spice trade with the Orient and with South America and the Indies for coffee and tropical foods highlight the Company's world-wide buying activities. Throughout its 88-year history AGP has been alert to the importance of maintaining primary and supplementary supply sources for all foods, working closely with suppliers to improve production and distribution methods. The natural outcome of such a policy has been to provide consumers with foods of greater variety, better quality and lower cost. It has enabled the Company to return to suppliers a larger share of the consumer's food dollar. Expert buying and testing facilities are characteristic of the business methods which year after year have enabled the men and women of AGP to do the nations most effective job of food distribution. A8cP FOOD TORE Established 1891 E. O. BARTELS CO. IMPORTING TA1LoRs 35 Comhill BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone CApitol 7-5514 CHESTNUT HILL GARAGE, INC Across from Boston College On Commonwealth Avenue COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Call Blqelow 4-5414 Compliments of CLARK 61 MAHONEY, lNC. DRUGGISTS East Boston, Massachusetts Complimemtf of THlIVlUllNT IHTUMINUIIS PP.0DllCTS CU EVERETT, MASS. A S P H A L T AND TAR ROAD MATERIALS TUBES .... HRSX klmtmlxx -- PRESENTS FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE Qty LCMBARDO and has RovAL CANADIANS ALTON HALL BLACKINGTON New Englc1nd's Favonte Sforyfeller llikf ff -I-J f !'g llgnum I X 8 l i 1 F lou cZaM ggi? on owning a fine car or you needmielpmg hand in service, call on us. You'lI be glad that you did. New England's Largest 8 5 9 Commonwealth Avenue, Lincoln Mercury Dealer B o s to n , .Massachusetts e lr,, ,l. .l:o. e.i. r2:f::1 cum' I ,'---- f f : . . n.,,,,,, nuuulnmmg ,W 2 iifj -f:--'f- -I ...1z::2!! f' I 59 ,J I I l sg l l W, x l !E M' r W- M -- .5 e r i i i Li'7fiff: ', ft' li , YT, sr -ref K, ff. 'if i - Y fwxxi- i - ,fn if V I ll f I XJ , Compliments of K cmd S CONNORS BROTHERS LIVE STOCK Burlington, Mass. KEnmore 6-6396 Cleveland Circle Pharmacy Cafe Afrlfllfi Inc. FINEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Tel. BEacon Z-2271 10-A Westland Avenue 1952 BEACON STREET, BROOKLINE BOSTON, MASS. Near Symphony Hall HAI-IN DRUG STORE, INC. 105 Union Street NEWTON CENTRE, MASS. Carl 11. Alvord, Reqistered Pharm., President Reliable Prescription Service istablished 1907 Blqetow 4-0760 Compliments of Tom Hartnett LEONARD G. HEALY C . . QlIgl'!l1'l11fj . . 170 SUMMER STREET B O S T O N Telephone LI berry 2 - 3766 SCRAP IRON AND METAL PLANTS DISMANTLED Heqqie Corporation 194 FREEPORT STREET DORCHESTER, MASS. GEneva 6-3142 MARY M. MCBRIDE TRowbridge 6-0452 PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE coNvENTs AND INSTITUTIONS P. O. Box 114 Harvard Sq., Cambridge 38, Mass. Telephones I ALgonquin 4-7408 STadium 2-5403 - 5404 Holson s O'Brien G Roche, lnc. Auto Body Work - Accidents a Specialty Special Comfort Shoes of 40 Years Bear Alignment, Frame Straightening, Reputation Wheel Aligning Appraisals Made Upholstering, Painting, Tops 40 STUART STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Used Cars Bought and Sold Telephone HA ncock 6 - 2829 D. I. O'BRlEN 388 Market Street, Brighton 35, Mass. COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF Tl-IE SACRED HEART 785 CENTRE STREET NEWTON 58, MASSACHUSETTS Boarding and Day School College Preparatory and Primary Departments FRANK ELBERY THE ELBERY MOTOR CO., INC. Authorized Sales Service Service For MERCURY ond LINCOLN Ports Service Body, Fender cmd Point Work Expertly Done A Customer is not dependent on us - We are dependent on a customer! 360 RIVER STREET, CAMBRIDGE Near Memorial Drive Telephones: Kirkland 7-3820 - 3821 -- 3822 I. C. CORRIGAN CO., INC. Engineers Manufacturers Erectors Material Handling Equipment 41 NORWOOD STREET BOSTON 22, MASS. G-Eneva 6-0800 I. DEWEY ci CO., INC. Groceries, Meats, Fish and Provisions Choicest Fruits in Season 287 Washington Street, 4-7062 PHONES: Bigelow 4-7063 Newton, Mass. 4-7064 MARY EITZMAURICE 380 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON MILLINERY name to remember with STEEL-LITVIN, INC. FURS 380 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON CApito1 7-7180-7181 Cable Address Costship BERNARD S. COSTELLO STEAMSHIP AGENT AND CHARTERING BROKER 131 State Street, Boston Board of Trade Building FAIRVIEW FARMS MILK AND CREAM I. I. Corkery 7 HOWARD STREET CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Telephone, Klrkland 7-1233 Purveyors of Dairy Products to Saint Sebastian's Tel. Blqelow 4-5761 Wilcox CLEANSERS AND DYERS Send Your Garments to Experts 709 Washington Street NEWTONVILLE Willow Run Motors KAISER - PRAZER 940 Commonwealth Avenue ASpinWall 7-8400 Sales and Service Parts - Wholesalers We are Equipped to Service All Makes of Cars Body and Fender Repairs Farm Implements - Rototillers Compliments of E. E. PALMER, ELORIST 131 NEWTON STREET BROOKLINE, MASS, Eleanor M. Yeager Reservoir Provision Co., inc. Dealers in High Grade GRooEE1Es, MEATS, POULTEY FRESH FRUIT - VEGETABLES Tel. LOnqwooc1 6-5588 1924 Beacon Street BROOKLINE Compliments of Walsh Shoe Shop 30-34 Chauncy Street BOSTON ILMASSACHUSETTS WM. L. DAWSON DANIEL HICKEY DAWSON G HICKEY BEEF - LAMB - VEAL - POULTRY 14 New Fcmeuil Hall Market BOSTON 9, MASS. Tel. CApito1 7-1637 7-1635 0 QO- N Oo 60 0904 'X Q9 5X bo od X9 'Q fix . G9 0089 by XGXOQ QQ , .KA RQ O ,x O 09' 5x SQ oo bx C9 .NO cf? O '10 x0 . Qovxfb N000 4309 Q06 NQGQ ,. .-- ' -4 ef A J wp DODMMDMMMA SUNDIAL VILLAGE x0 09 Xe' ,.,-- x0 09 '45 AT Qxovayox Ke HYANNIS We Will Do All We Can To Be Worthy Of This Compliment. more 6-6644-6645 RICHARD G. MAI-ICNEY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER Duplicate Portraits May Be Grdered WINN STUDIOS Boylston Street 7 Providence Street Boston, Massachusetts C pl f FEDERAL CONTRACTING CQMPANY, INC. Frank I. Hennessy ci Company Compliments of GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS Boston Offices Horrigan s Market, Inc Main Office Agency Division Llberty 2-0778 HUbbard 2-8640 THE NEW CUFF LIN SPA A REAL MODERN STORE IN BRIGHTON 134 Tremont Street Compleie Fountain Service Unique in its kind Also GREETING CARDS GROCERIES FROZEN FOODS COLD CUTS SEALTEST ICE CREAM SCHRAFFTS FINE CHOCOLATE A COMPLETE LINE OF CANDY IOHN W. GRAHAM AND SON PAINTERS 331 Newbury Street Boston, Massachusetts KEnmore 6-4889 We Sell A Complete Line Oi HARDWARE, BUILDERS' SUPPLIES, PAINTS, VARNISHES, WALLPAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, KITCHEN WARE, RADIO SUPPLIES, PLUMBING SUPPLIES, AUTO ACCESSORIES We Rent Sanding and Wallpaper Removing Machines Backer Hardware Co. 33 Union Square SOMERVILLE, MASS. Tel. PRospect 6-0164 LOAM F OR SALE Sand, Gravel, Cinders, Crushed Stone for Driveways Call PA 7-2738 Iohn F. Bryan 136 Kitteredqe Street ROSLINDALE 31, MASS. 9' CHAUNCY CLUTHING CDMPANY 20 CHAUNCY STREET BOSTON 11, MASS. Established 1865 Tel. KEnmore 6-9310 6-9311 I. Fanolel's Sons, Inc. SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS BONDED ROOFERS Iarnes L. Sheridan 111-119 West Canton Street BOSTON, MASS. Compliments of Pontiac Village 860 Commonwealth Avenue TRowbridqe 6-0951 Cambridge Flower Shop and Greenhouses Cut Flowers -- Florists Supplies FTD MEMBER Wholesale - Retail 2301 Massachusetts Ave., CAMBRIDGE 40, MASS. Compliments of WATER FRONT SERVICE CO., INC. LEWIS WHARF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AI Rogan SPORT GOODS Distributor of Wilson Sporting Goods Retail - Wholesale 327 Washington Street NEWTON, MASS. Phone DEcatur 2-0444 No Iob Too Small - Get Our Estimates - 24 I-Iour Service - Smith Bros. Express CO. Movers, General Freight, Factory Machinery, Office Safes and Furniture Weekly, Monthly or Yearly Contracts Solicited Dump Platform and Power Winch Trucks Bonded and Insured - Reliable References Phones: TRoWbridqe 6-7041 or 6-8822 610 Putnam Avenue CAMBRIDGE, MASS. FRIG-IDAIRE-WE STIN GH OU SE-EASY-N ORGE-UNIVERSAL-ROYAL- EUREKA-G. E.-DEEPFREEZE--YOUNGSTOWN-FLORENCE- ORANGE ALUMINUM WINDOWS APPLIANCE SALES CORPORATION 61 HIGH STREET BOSTON 10, MASS. HAncock 6-7260 Iohn Fdirfield, Pres. H. G. Fairfield, Trees A. L. Ccrssese, Asst. Trees. dnd Gen'l Mgr. OLD COLONY CRUSHED STONE COMPANY Crushed Stone and Biiurninous Concrete Truck cmd Rcril Shipments Office ond Works VERNON cmd INTERVALE STREETS QUINCY, MASS. Telephone: Office: PResidenf 3-0604 THERMOSEAL Three In One Window SCREENS, STORM SASH, WEATHER STRIPPING All In One Permanent Unit For Free Esfirnoie Cdll Klrklond 7-5930 THERMOSEAL CO. OF BOSTON, INC. 2067 Moss. Avenue Cambridge, Moss. Compliments of WALTER T. LAMB OPTICIAN IABKA CORPORATION OE NEW ENGLAND 230 Boylston Street BOSTON, MASS. KEnmore 6-3060 Compliments of Compliments of LAWTON WING CO. Moore's Beveroqe Shop, 870 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Fred S. Moore, Pres. 305-A Washington Street Boston ASp. 7-8670 NEWTON, MASS. Inc NORWALK TIRES The Only Factory Brand -- 5 Full Ply Tire - Built in America Factory Warehouse and Distributors NORWALK TIRE Cc BATTERY CO. 1286 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. COmmonwealth 6-4733 COmmonwealth 6-3683 Napoli's Market MEATS, FRUITS, VEGETABLES FANCY CANNED GOODS Telephones: BELMONT 5-3004 - 5-3005 326 Trapelo Road WAVERLY. MASS. SPECIALTY SHOPS . . . for . . . Children - Women Boys - Men 1884 Centre St. 426 Laqranqe Street WEST ROXBURY TWO LOCATIONS Applionce ond Rodio Supplies 3 Fixtures Division 8 Office Service Division 362 Washington Street 433 Mczrket Street Iohn F. Conoty I. E. CONATY ELECTRIC CO. BRIGHTON CENTRE, MASS. TELEPHONE: STc1dium 2-3300 Compliments of EDWARD O'TOOLE ond IOI-IN I. APPEL Compliments of CHAMBERLIN CO. OF AMERICA l ' Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of Newton Buick Company For 31 Years at 371 Washington Street NEWTON Cleveland Circle Hardware, lnc. Paints - Wallpaper - Kitchen Ware - Locksmiths - Electricians -Keys Made While You Wait Automobile Accessories 1962 Beacon Street, Brookline 46, Mass Phone LOnqwood 6-0495-0496 Agent tor Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnish Iohn T. Cassidy, Treas. .... ... - .J Compliments of A ilkivnh Llberty 2-0270 COLD STORAGE 2-0109 CONNOLLY - BAVELOCK FURS FABYAN BUILDING 26 West Street, Boston 11, Mass. Compliments of Compliments of Boker 61 Company, Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTORS I. H. M. Boston, Moss. NEWTON MOTOR SALES CO. SALES SERVICE 773 WASHINGTON STREET NEWTONVILLE BIqe1ow 4-4200 Ford Dealers In Newton For 25 Years WARD'S APOTI-IECARY Daniel I. Ward, Ph. G., Req. Pharm. 57 WASHINGTON STREET, WELLESLEY HILLS, MASS. I Prescriptions Our Specialty LINCOLN - MERCURY Sales and Service Compliments of Wentworth-Jennings Motor Co. Thomas H. Walsh 124 GALEN STREET, NEWTON Serving Newton and Watertown LA 7-3234 WA 3-1455 HOME SPECIALTIES CO., INC. AWNINGS, SHADES, SCREENS, VENETIAN BLINDS, CANOPIES,, TENTS, WEATHER STRIPS BI 4-3900 NEWTON CENTRE WHEN IN NEED OF ANYTHING IN THE RELIGIOUS OR CATHOLIC BOOK LINE VISIT MATTHEW F. SHEEHAN COMPANY 22 CHAUNCY STREET BOSTON Where you will find CI splendid assortment to choose from. O'TOOLE COMPANY CHINA - GLASS - SILVEPIWARE - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - For - HOSPITALS - SCHOOLS - INSTITUTIONS 685 Beacon Street, Bosion, Moss. Telephone COrnmonweoIth 6-1688 Complimefm of DENNIS ASSOCIATES We Specialize In STEAKS CHOPS CHICKEN SEA FOOD DINNERS AND FOUNTAIN SERVICE AIR CONDITIONED MR ' ARSON'S PINE FOODS NORTH BEACON STREET AT PARSONS STREET BRIGHTON Compliments of T. Pm. W. P. B. MUTRIE MOTOR TRANSPORTATION, INC TRUCKING AND RIGGING OF ALL KINDS Boston, Providence, New York 83 EAST COTTAGE STREET BOSTON 25, MASS. Tel. CO1umbic:1 5-2431 WILLYS -NEW ENGLAND, INC. IEEPS Station Wczqons Trucks Sales and Service 1045 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Tel STc1dium 2-3730 t Compliments of THE ROXBURY SUPER MARKET 2152 WASHINGTON STREET ROXBURY, MASS. HATHAWAY SHIRTS C. F. Hathaway Co. Charles R. McCarthy Office Blqelow 4-1566 BENIAMIN M. THOMAS PLUMBING and HEATING E. B. Thomas 431 Centre Street P. A. Thomas Newton 58, Mass. cpl f NEW ENGLAND SALES cmd MANUFACTURING CORPORATION ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 60 STATE STREET BOSTON GREEN'S STATIONERY STORE 386 CENTRE STREET NEWTON Tel. BI 4-1398 Office Supplies - School Supplies Typewriters Expertly Repaired Also Rented Royal, Underwood and Remington Portables Now Available Fountain Pens Repaired - Rubber Stamps Made To Order W. I-I. BRINE CO. Athletic Outfitters to St. Sebastian's 93 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON 10, MASS. Telephone HA 6-6635 Office Telephone Blqelow 4-0472 Residence Telephone LAsel1 7-0510 GALLAGI-IER BROS. PLUMBING and HEATING 413 Centre Street, Newton, Mass. 1 1 Y: 1 I 1 1 1 IOI-IN I. ROCHE AUTOMOBILE APPRAISER 388 MARKET STREET BRIGHTON STc1dium 2-5403 IOI-IN A. PEARSON 420 BoYLSToN STREET BOSTON 16, MASS. Reference Books We recommend for home ond library use the two outstanding reference books: WEBSTER'S NEW INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY Second Edition with reference to history LINCOLN LIBRARY OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION MEATS M GROCERIES FISH - VEGETABLES HUNNEWELL MARKET William I. Gallagher, Ir. Where Only The Best Is Good Enough ALqonquin 4-2130 606 Washinqton Street, Brighton Family and Student Laundry Service LI 2-3572 DE 8-8033 In Boston lt's E. F. P. Burns, Inc. Brighton LGUHCEY 100 Summer Street 55 Union Street DRESS CLOTHES FOR RENTAL BRIGHTON, MASS, Style - Service - Sanitation STqdium 2-5520 EDWARD I. THORNTON Roofing cmd Sheet Metal Work of Every Description REPAIR WORK A SPECIALTY 390 LINWOOD AVENUE NEWTONVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Blqeiow 4-4800 lx Printed by THE WlNDSOR.PRESS INC., Defazio Building, Wellesley Hills DESIGNED by Leo MacDonald PHOTO ENGRAVINGS by Donovan and Sullivan PHOTOGRAPHY by Richard Mahoney X 'Xf' 'Xi X