St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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..

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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-