St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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..

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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..-

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'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