St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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-

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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-

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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-