St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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-

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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-