St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1949 volume:

X X I ' f x 1 , x 1 V xf 5 XX 5 COUNTQP 41AssA0l THE SEAL OF ST. SEBASTIAN'S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Q .. X35 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 Christianorumu fThe Blood of Christians is the Seed-Tertullianj, in fess two crosses Hory 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. En- circling the shield and background is a band of red edged with gold which bears the legend: St. Sebastian's Country Day School, Newton, Massachusetts. M ,1 K' fvqmyqfdfyx ,mg 99' M W .fm 7 gum-Q31 L XX.:-nm. Q 3 ,M 5 X OUNQPQY 2715A .Z ' 2 12 QI ,g 'Z X f grabuaig ng C lass 0 Stsebasiiatfs CounirgDagScl1ool 'S H1101-Q W 4 3 fl 4 I-1 .Q - , an it 5? Il H. ' lll 'l 'Y' Jmmmmd 4-llxf Q O00 H15 Excellency Arrhhiahnp Gluahing 0'-Q,-.vger J' ruse -bil-5 , Q22 the position of honor to His Excellency Archbishop Cushing who is the actual head and gracious patron of the School. For four years now we have lived in an academic environment created by the diocesan priests whom he has appointed to be our teachers and they have taught us to reverence the office and person of our Spiritual Father in Christ. Whenever it was our privilege to assist at a ceremony presided over by His Excellency we have always come away inspired by the burden of his message and the authoritativeness of its truth. To hear our own Archbishop pronounce so forthrightly the Church's stand on questions of the hour is to catch at the same time an echo of the uncompromising spirit of other great Archbishops, Stepinac, Mindzenty and Beran who have fought for the freedom of the e J' W ' ... Dfw . 1 v.-,il 54,-'QU . 1 ' I , Q I ff l l' f ' A ? ' - u -CX' Cf- I ,ax-I i V Y vf A X I ll? NX , N: bug x.! ,K Lg H , p N this record of our days at St. Sebastian's, we assign ,- 'fp .nfp 1 . 1, Xxx 4 gt ,all : R rw 37,5 . ' i K 0 . yj . . 7 -.X . X r , 4 lf r 'O A f -J vw l N J 7 L . . 6-ff fig sons of God during the years of our lives. As beneficiaries of the Catholic heritage that has been revealed to us most thoroughly at St. Sebastian's, we all look forward to being leaders of the Church, whether clerical or lay, in the years that are to come. To prepare ourselves for that dignity, we shall pattern the character of our lives after the example of our Spiritual Father whose all consuming devotion to the Mystical Body of Christ excites a responsive zeal in the members of his Hock. It is the prayer of all the sons of St. Sebastian that they may be privi- leged to have Archbishop Cushing's leadership and example for many long years of their lives. Q IH -ix-96 g LJ N 2foxJ ,' 3455-1-D I-I 5 I-: REV. -IOSEPH A. BEATTY .fl 6 I-1 Bililluliun II 4, 15, 'n H 1 hm 1 E I ll of ,- x-I ' ' he Z m I ' , ' ffffffm, ,,,1,,fxffmf 9 is l Back in the days of September 1945, we were introduced to Reverend joseph A, Beatty who presided over our English classes with urbane proficiency. Through his efforts we mastered the complexities of our mother tongue and developed an appreciation of literary masterpieces. Despite the fact that his pedagogical technique called for work of a rather monotonous nature, it could never be said that his classes were dull, for the teacher could always be relied upon to inject life into all his subject matter, from dangling participles to Launcelot Gobbo. When some of us were selected for his Walrus staff, we received an inkling of how much of his time and talent went into making the School newspaper the popular success it has always been. Still later, as Moderator of Debating, Father Beatty trained many of us in the forensic art and developed in us the ability and desire to speak our minds in forceful fashion. Apart from these academic relationships, we have always enjoyed the unique contribution made by Father Beatty to our School life, Absolutely unpredictable, he has been Head Cheerleader at St. Sebastian's athletic events, Chief Host at proms and social activities, Custcdian of confidences and libels, True Friend and Severe Critic, 9 From the years of our association with a beloved teacher, we shall always cherish the memory of a deep spirituality from which there radiated a peace and happiness that permeated the sphere in which he worked and prayed, To attest the impact made upon us by his priestly character, we take great pleasure in dedicating to Father Beatty this 1949 NARROW . the history of our St. Sebastian days. ...S + ,Z li A .2 hgh 1- 4. 4 qY. 0y05 -j 7 j.. Tbe Country Day Scbool Ideal at St. Sebazslimzif 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 advantages of a boarding school without separating them from their parents. This ideal has been adapted 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 recitations 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 con- tinued until three. At three o'clock the various teams assemble either in the gym- nasimn 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 train- ing 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. .-1 a 1-- 'CIE CD61 Saint Sebastian's Country Day School was born into a war-torn world less than six months before Pearl Harbor. At the time that His Eminence, the .late William Cardinal O'Con- nell, founded our school, he insisted that it should serve the needs of the times, and the times were definitely militaristic. Accordingly, he placed the new foundation under the patron- age of Saint Sebastian, the Soldier Saint, whose martyrdom came to him on the deadly wings of the executioner's arrows in the year 286. In filial tribute to their valorous Patron, the graduating classes of St. Sebastian's Country Day School have entitled their annual The Arrow, as being most symbolical of the life he sacrificed for Christ. Furthermore, since it was the banner of the Soldier Saint that rallied us into a solid phalanx of comradeship, it is entirely fitting that we knit together the sections of this record by means of the implements that were the conjoined witnesses of his unflinching loyalty. In this spirit then we shall have occasion to refer to The Archer, The Arrows, The Bow, The Quiver and The Vanes. W al 9 1-I WSW ., ,M Che flllyapel O The scene from which the School de- rives its motivating spirit: scene of our morning and afternoon visits, our monthly Confession and Communion, our annual Retreat, our personally cared-for May Altar. Our four years have been spent as guests in this earthly House of God, and in consequence our lives will be lived in such a way as to win eternal residence in His Heavenly Home. W1 H i S 1 I 1 c wx fgi immw ,Q ff at Ev I X 1' 5 ' fi A , he-. THE ARCHER Unless the archer be skilled, the arrow will not reach its mark. Here at St. Sebastian's we have had the direction of priests - men of God whose singleness of purpose aim at an eternal target. They have finely gauged the flight of the arrow to its ultimate lodgementg nor have they forgotten the obstacles that might deflect the arrow from its course. Sebastian triumphedg with God's help so shall we. i 'P- . U va .4- 'sf-0UN7p,, QS A afl- 5 Q 'fa .Yiwu 2 ',7, i a .stat - ,Q 4' l H'-'Wx 4. ?-3,5 9 w 4 5 q 41AssAf-W5 1-I ll I-1 A Matting Efrihute VJPV JY-.Yu ,fl N thexr pranse of the School s Headmaster the classes that UE have preceded us at St Sebastlan s have been grandly elo 19 C .1 quent but xt IS the prerogatnve of the Class of 1949 to pay a sxmple tnbute of heartfelt gratrtude to Monsxgnor Mc Inms for the myrlad mdxvndual and collectnve benefits he has conferred upon us durmg our years on Nonantum H111 There IS no doubt but that we were scarcely more than mfants when we hrst entered the portals of St Sebastlan s after the passage of some years spent under the mfluence and tutelage of a man s man we are pleased to find ourselves departmg the School scene as young men Our earlner years had prevxously gxven us an 1n1t1at1on W mto the truths of our holy Fanth these latter years and memorable hours spent at the feet of an accomplxshed theologlan have awakened m us an apprecxatxon and love for our Faxth as the pearl of great prnce Although hostxhty IS popularly belleved to be the normal relatnonshrp between student and teacher qulte unconsclously we found ourselves arrnved at the pomt where we were convmced that fanlure to co operate m the educatlonal process at St Sebastian s would be rank mgratxtude to one who put so much at our dxsposal It IS frequently the rule that students look upon thexr school as a form of de tentlon center escape from whlch must be sought as expedxtlously as possible we have been art and parcel of a paradox that found ourselves and our comrades spen mg as much tlme as posslble wnthln the School recmcts Wlde eyed we have watched the physncal extra currxcular and aca emxc ex pansxon of St Sebastlans durmg the years of our tenure and we have realnzed that It was motlvated by the Headmasters desxre to make our happmess as complete as possrble For the transformatnon that you have effected nn us Monsngnor we are truly and deeply grateful The happmess that has been our at St Sebastlan s we attr1bute to the unlque morale that you have engendered rn the School smce xts nnceptnon That God may spare you many years that our Alma Mater may enjoy even greater renown that the sons of St Sebastnan may contmue to add to the School s prestnge that we may be ever fanthful to the ndeals of the Soldler Sannt IS the prayer of the Class of 1949 coums, -f J.. 3 u T 4 la V ,ps mssw' x ?'5xH erase V, . . , '-N ,, ' EDF mo .. ' . ' : LA- , 3 . I Q , . , 1 5 9 7 ' 9 , . 3 -I I3 I-f N ,N 5 .W i QAQFW - - f ' A5 ' I9 I8 h WAN l ACfUl.'I'Y S'!J111li11Kq.' I:llfIlL'l'S BL1l'I'C'H, Gilmnrtin, Sylvc-stu, Mr. WLIISII. .Yu.1luJ.' I'I1tl1c1's Aulmt, KL'.lIillgX Flglnignn, Monsignor Malnnis, l:LllIlL'l'S liuxlty, HLlIlllig.lIl, Harrington. - COUNT Q x y04 , vxev- 5 l ff xx 4 x 5 5,9 'MASSAQYX 4-'J I Q, is K fbi m y ,A .,,, V , XX! H 'ITLEQQI ' 2 3 U5 , , F' X- 1 V + X, 'fi ,f X A A If fo xxn ,If M X 1 'K 0'1- 2 . QQ ' Gy. 5 ,61 V THE FACULTY At this late date in our prep school life, we can render a tribute of affection and esteem to the School Faculty without the risk of having our motives misinterpreted. Now that the last class has been held and final credits have been recorded, a host of memories come to mind as we review the years of our association with these secular priests whose prime motive in life is patently the service of God. At all times they have evinced a personal interest in our problems and needs, and there was no length to which they would not go in order to meet them. In keeping with the Churchls highest traditions of scholarship, they demanded that we exert ourselves to the limit of our capacities and take a personal pride in our own competence and achievement. Companionship they gave to us readily in the proper setting and they followed our athletic endeavors with an enthusiasm equal to our own. Despite their role as academic instructors, we were never allowed to lose sight of the fact that they were primarily priests, for the example of their lives and the tenor of their guidance were constant reminders of their status. To the all-priest Faculty that we knew for the first three years on Nonantum Hill, there was added this year the person of Mr. John M. Walsh, instructor in Greek, whose talents and ideals can be eloquently vouched for by those of our number who were his pupils. Haier olim meminirye imfabit, says Virgil and we can say in all truth that we shall often recall individually and collectively the Faculty whom we were privileged to have during our years at St, Sebastian's. That God, Who is the portion of their inheritance, may bless their every selfless deed is the farewell prayer of the Class of 1949. .-l 15 I-: ya 1. 41 RIHVITRIZND JOHN UI. DACITY IWWMI-J of Nw Rlllirm fr! ' nf ilu' I :lm ID f flfflll 'ffl l,11li11 .zmf Crwf I74'f2.1l'll11v1ll 1' L J 'L 'K ilk L 2 HRIQND RUSSIELI. ,Ul,l,lNb Wang ' MMV. i ,Qs ,X QM? nw :A- V 2 ,ga . p- RIQVIZRIZND jfxmlfs T. CiU'I IgliR lfff fwf m f',fffH'5H'iL fff1' l9v!'11f'ff'ff1ff RIZVIZRIZND DoNAI,1m cs. Cil.llfIfURD 1'nr11zw'ly nj' flu' l,,1!m l7vjf.1z'l1m'1f! 1-l I7 1-f 8 1 f L ' ' wg I ,nf V , f f f f V , , If 1 .iffy X .2 7:37 ,fy -.1 , ff X f f'!W'W - , W ' WW MM X '-1 Ziggy ff ' if THE ARROWS It is the special pride of the skilled archer to be able to shape, point and season his own arrows before releasing them in flight. It may now be admitted that the shafts which were offered to the Faculty in September, 1945, were unformed and imperfect. However, with tire- less toil they have planed and refined away the imperfections and sharpened -the qualities which lay blunt and unfashioned, yet ready for point- ing at the archer's hand. The process has been a gradual one and the time so patiently ex- pended has matured the arrows, so that now bearing the seal of the craftsman that formed them, their flight will be true and their course unerring. 19 ff fff' :QV-2 -lf ,f 7 ,fff fr:+, L I C :if ' Q!! I wiki! W miss cms our 'ro-oAY- WL ? l ,w I ra hurl? 2 Q H1117 I i an 61 alifpaefdhl 5 I1 ight Ia fab m smtc' JOHN CALLAN BAKER lljackil Although Fred Allen made Kerrigan's Kosy Korner nationally known, jack Baker had been singing the praises of Kerrigan's Corner in Milton, long before the comedian hit upon the phrase. The youngest of four brothers to attend the School, he has come to be known as Milton's greatest booster at St. Sebastian's and St. Sebastian's greatest booster in Milton, Many an evening he has taken keen delight in comparing Red and Black teams with those of Milton High, always, however, to the detriment of the Town aggregations. In some way, Basketball has taken quite a grip on the Canton Avenue squire, for he has won the berth of Head Cheerleader at all Jeanne d'Arc contests. Until quite recently, jack has been regarded as girl-shy and to disprove the accusation he was accustomed to regale the boys with tales about Millie , Now, however, he does not need to have recourse to such devices. As a student, the youngest Baker hit his peak in Senior year, although he always professed amazement at Honor Roll awards. Conscious of Father Sy1vester's F.B.I. background, the Miltonite set out to outguess his English teacher, and in the process would call meetings at his home to repare for examinations. A connoisseur of line cars, he loved convertibles especially and, he was in his glory the day that the Seniors parked cars for the Guild of St. Irene. Not gifted with the physique to enter into Varsity competition, jack played sports informally here and at home. When kidded about his size, he would always prove his masculinity by the hair on his chest. He enjoys golf especially, although he plays the game in the rather unorthodox fashion of keeping the ball on the ground. Swimming was another favorite pastime with him and he indulged in the art at Fuller's Quarry and at Scituate. In the years that are to come, there is grave danger that the world at large will lose sight of the colorful Jack Baker, because bit by bit his middle name has been fascinating him to the point that he threatens to pass himself off as Callan Baker. Jack has every intention of becoming St, Sebastian's third representative at Notre Dame. No one could be more loyal to our Alma Mater than the same jack and we wish him every blessing in his future life. I-I 20 1-I te Q, 6' J- i.F:Ee?.'!'j t ary ati My 1' 'I . 49 .I-'O sw' WILLIAM PATRICK BROOKS, JR. Billy - Brooksie One of the more eccentric and unpredictable members of the class was West Rox- bury's Bill Brooks. Bill joined our ranks during the Sophomore year and immediately made a striking impression on the School in general. An avid reader of pulp magazines, he spent considerable time in making judicious selections from the large stock at his favorite corner drug store. History and the intimate Latin classes with the Monsignor were his favorites and seemed to hold the most appeal for him. The strange noises frequently heard during the Noon recess could be traced to Bill whose imitations of Frankie Lane have become notorious. For first period classes with Father Sylvester the West Roxburyite frequently contrived to arrive late until the F.B.I. and G.H.Q. col- laborated to put an end to the practice. Endowed with a creative bent of mind, Will, on one occasion, read off a non-existent theme from a blank piece of paper. Not too confident about getting rounds of applause for his Science Fair project, he brought along his own home-town admirers to provide an appreciative audience. The wintry blasts encountered along the Parkway discomfited Bill until he solved the problem by donning his trousers over his pajamas on especially cold days. Making his athletic debut in j.V. Football, Brooksie soon found that his frame was not cushioned sufficiently to endure the jolts received on the gridiron, As a result, he decided to concentrate his efforts on Basketball and Baseball. After one year in a reserve role, he blossomed out as a star performer at the court game and led the team in scoring for two years. This past season, Bill broke Bob McNabb's old record when he amassed a total of 347 points and reached the peak of his individual brilliance by laying up a last minute basket to pull the St. Patricks game out of the fire. In Base- ball, mittens helped our outfielder to get through frosty practices. His catch of a foul ball going over the embankment in left field was a miraculous gem, while his slugging at the expense of Fritz Freeman did much to win the Dummer game of '48, Colorful in his days with us, Bill will often be recalled when St. Sebastian memories come to mind, May the years ahead be happy, Will, and may they bring you the good things of life! :-I 21 1, HERE COME rue JUDGES-j NOWCLAP Louv wniuf I GIVE THE SIGNAL 3 .. -A cifrllfjj jf if FAIR ii? I ga. . I Q 2 1 COME BACK FOR THE ONION RINGS - fu- L' f fd J v if Lt' K il k . rxr fl I l 9 XX L T 'l' , S 4 kr N Q cou N 4 ay. fllffii.-+:'Zi'p, tl' rig +51 fl- l ly F S., K! QVMAS CW PAUL EDWARD BURKE Paul Although his home was in Wollaston for the greater part of his career at St. Sebastian's, Paul has always been classified as a Miltonite. Lest there be any doubt about it, the Burke family finally descended from the heights of Forbes Hill and moved into Milton during his Senior year. Mild and quiet in his earlier years here, Paul really blossomed out in his final year and formed a playful coalition with Fish Collupy. How- ever, Father Harrington appreciated Paul's dry humor which usually was able to pull him out of a tight situation. While working at a nearby seaside resort during the Summer, our Classmate was always pleased at a visit from friends and he could always be relied upon for donations of various delicacies. If he errs in making change, he explains that his hours with Father Hannigan were very. happy ones. In one Latin class, when a prelection was about to begin, our hero had the temerity to ask Father Flanigan if he needed the little red book. As much at home in the Kett household as in his own, Paul formed a Damon and Pythias duet with Fran, and irwas rare to see one without the other. We have always noticed the interest the ex-Wollastonite had in cars, trucks and anything on wheels, and we have learned recently that at the tender age of 14 he once raced a patrol car through the back streets of a suburban town, Although his temper gets the better of him at times, as attested by the pile of broken clubs in his cellar, he is now trying to master the game of golf and considers hve-putting a green just about average. Never a socialite, he feels that attendance at proms is all the social whirl he needs. At one time or another, Paul tried his hand at all sports. As a Football warrior, he came into his own in Senior year and developed into a speedy, pass-snaring end who could handle Tommy Green's bullets with ease and nonchalance. Having tried Hockey in his early days, he gave Basketball the nod as a senior and proceeded to nettle Bob Hogarty who never knew whether to be eeved at him or laugh at him along with the rest of the squad. Come Spring, Paul developed pitching aspirations and experi- mented with his most recent hooks, using jim Coleman as a battery mate, At the end of four happy years in our company, Paul will stake out a new claim on the Chestnut Hill campus of B.C. Old friends are the best friends, Paul, and mav we always End ourselves on your list. ' 1-I 22 1-: l COUNQPQ' 'K A le-'Pi - s waffle if ' A- s '4ussA0'9 JAMES JOSEPH CLIFFORD, JR. jim -A General The General is our old Army man who joined us in Sophomore year after having been a private in the U.S.A. for 14 days, To this day, all military subjects are referred to him for settlement and there are still vestiges of his Army background in his military salute and the click of his heels. Chosen to be Student Leader of the School corps in the C.Y.O, parade last fall, Jim was an effective pace-maker and barked his commands with staccato gusto, To listen to him talk of faraway places, one would be forced to conclude that he had traveled widely, but his travel has taken place chiefly in an arm- chair and via the medium of books which he thoroughly relishes, As a student, he gave the nod to History, yet he never was found unprepared in Virgil, and for that reason was called upon to substitute temporarily one day for Father Flanigan, even to the point of handing out a back-breaking assignment, A constant member of the 8:30-9 club, The General liked to see the discussion matter take a political turn and he especially enjoyed the astute observations of Mike Neville. Although he did not appear in front of the footlights, jim was a most important cog in the Minstrel Show of this year in the capacity of most-competent Stage Manager. After a foray into j.V. Football, this West Roxbury citizen remained more or less in the background of the School's athletic picture until his Senior year when he was chosen to succeed Dick Keelan as Varsity Football Manager, Very efiicient in this post, he took over the duties of Oflicial Scorer in Basketball and was most diligent in seeing that our quintet received due publicity for its triumphs. When Father Keating's Alpiners made their annual trek to New Hampshire, jim was on hand to win the title of a daring skier who mastered every slope on Mount Cranmore. As a pool player he respected him- self highly, but, in a brief exhibition, Father Harrington proved the better man, To indulge his yen for the outdoor life, he is planning on a fishing expedition to New Brunswick with Bruce Harrigan at the close of Graduation Week. With an acceptance from Georgetown already received, jim is looking forward to a more intimate knowledge of national politics under the aegis of Mike Neville for the next four years. We are sure that he will always Hy his colors high, and we shall always be glad to hail him as friend. 1-I 23 I-1 IM AN OLD ARMY MAN GENERALS' 5 E' L I , , nv., ' , . 5' ,S If 4 5 .. y ex .5 Y-'W M WILL You PLEASE EXPLAIN 'ro Me , , THIS MTA ,. lil f, L if I X , , 1 no i COUNIPPQY K 1. ,vi-rfgshyr in 1 Eg sz- QVMAS YNS PAUL MAURICE CLOGAN Clogie One of the most quiet and reticent members of the Class of 1949, Clogie is a resident of St. Gregory's Parish, Dorchester, and should be an expert on M.T.A. affairs after riding the rails to and from St. Sebastian's for four years. Music was the common bond that made him a pal of Al Hughes, for Paul loves to tickle the ivories and Al is a past master in that department. When try-outs for the Choir were being held by Father Keating in the Fall of '45, it developed that the Dorchester boy was capable of very dulcet tones, the result being that he was given membership in the School Choristers. While Math and French were his favorite subjects in his earlier years, as he matured, he cultivated an ardent appreciation of Latin and his success in that language helped him to gain Honor Roll distinction in his Senior year. On one occasion, when Father Flanigan was slow in indicating his approval of Paul's translation, the class was startled to hear the translator inquire: Do you follow me, Father? Some time later when the same teacher admitted that he had given Clogie the wrong key to a particular sentence, his classmates were convulsed at Paul's laconic comment I thought so. In the revolution of the Dining Hall cycle, Paul had his turn at the Monsignor's table and he will never forget the experience because it won him a personal nomination to the rolls of the Debating Society, Summers are spent by Paul at a nearby beach where he combines business with pleasure by working at a popular refreshment stand. As the popcorn chef, he is most meticulous in turning out a perfect product, yet he has to keep a wary eye on joe Ford whose poor markmanship once caused Clogie blushing embarrassment. Not an athlete by nature, our classmate was loyal to all School activities and took a keen, if quiet, delight in the successes of our teams. As we go to press, our biographical subject has not made up his mind definitely as to the locale of his higher studies, although Boston College appears to have the strongest attraction for him. Good going, Paul, and may your hard work reap an abiding success. 1-I 24 I-z 9 lu: , 1 ii. 1- f, Aly we Wmssawxl' JOHN ELLIOTT COCHRAN jack A big wheel in the Belmont contingent at St. Sebastian's, jack is generally found in the company of his fellow Townies, although he does on occasion travel with Dave Connor. Fond of cars to the extreme of washing and simonizing them with tender care, he nevertheless consented to be trans rted to Newton daily in the Downey Death Dealer , In the classroom, he provedm himself a crack mathematician and carried this enthusiasm to the point where he stoutly defended the possibility of trisecting an angle. Off the campus, however, he was not so serious and he delighted in the prospects of Summers at Scituate, Time was when the Cochrans summered at Ipswich, but jack convinced the family of the superiority of the South Shore resort. Not a booster of Killer Kane, he is still a booster of Ipswich clams. Some of his leisure hours are spent at Totem Pole, yet he has the feminine situation well in hand, for he gave up girls in Lent. When the Alpine Club took over Mt. Cranmore each year, Jack proved himself one of our better skiers and his daredevil tactics provided many a thrill. One evening last February, he found himself with his back to the wall in Henry Murphy's emporium and the episode cost him and his fellow wrestlers 35 apiece, Another expensive item was his boasting in regard to his prowess at pool, at the conclusion of which Father Harrington taught him a lesson. During previous vacations, jack has worked in his father's bank, so it has given us some concern to learn that this year his energy is being expended on Nut Island. Tall and rugged, the Belmont boy was a natural tackle candidate and he learned the rudiments of the gridiron sport under Father Keating before being promoted to the Varsity squad for his last two years. His Senior year gave him the opportunity to win a starting berth and he always turned in a creditable performance. Basketball also claimed his attention and under Bob Hogarty's instruction he became a formidable board- clearer who utilized his height to full advantage. When Water Polo burst upon the local scene, jack took it up with avid interest and he relished the furious contests played in the nearby pools. To speak of swimming is to recall that our hero used to essay all sorts of novel dives that held onlookers fascinated. Already accepted at Holy Cross, Jack is looking forward to his new life at Mt. St. james, Appreciating his contribution to our St. Sebastian days, we envy those who will share his companionship and we shall always be glad to hail him as friend, 25 THIS ONE I DO I BACKWARDS X- bi u4J no ' ,A-, ' . Aff i 2-4 azz, -1 ii ca ILL TAKE DOM VOL! CAN KEEP JOE TAX I ,f 7 QXMES 5' I ' ,J C-in CO' , CWMPPQ' .-40? J- F '.'f'5l. fl Qi . ae ROBERT FRANCIS COCHRANE, JR. Bob Bob Cochrane is one of the most traveled members of the Class of '49 and as a result he has developed a deep interest in trains, especially the Montauk Cannonball that delivers him frequently to Mineola, Long Island, N.Y. In addition, he returns to his native Portland often and, when he is not riding the rails, he tinkers with his model R.R. that has grown from an original 5x5 to a cellar-wide l5x15. Whenever he visits Mineola, he always finds time for an excursion to Coney Island where the Lindy Loop intrigues him most of all. New York cabbies know him well, for he subjects them to a comparison of N.Y. and Boston teams, with the Hub aggregations coming out on top. Like a native New Yorker he prides himself on reading the city's complicated map of its subway system, but once he failed to distinguish between the completed stations and the planned variety, and there resulted a long trip by trolley. Locally, Bob pals with Bruce Harrigan and spends his free time at home with Tommy O'Shea and Art Dias. Along with them he enjoys midget racing and spends every Friday and Saturday night in their company. A confirmed misogynist until very recently, he now realizes that life can be beautiful. Although he has attained the distinction of having been sent to jug only once, Bob is prematurely greying and the wise money has it that he will be completel grey in 10 years. English and History have been his favorite subjects here at St. Segastians yet he engaged in considerable research work for the Monsignor's Latin class in company with Bruce. On quiet evenings he enjoys his large record collection and Charlie Barnet's sax in particular. A tackle in Father Keating's j.V. program, Bob was in and out of one game almost before spectators realized it. At Golf he has achieved 156 at Riverside, but hopes to better that mark appreciably. In the Bruins he has a seasonal interest, after which he turns to the wrestlers who cavort on his evening T.V. Loyal to his Chevy, he boasts of its cross-eyed fog lights, yet scarcely remembers to turn on the beam. Bob has been endowed with considerable artistic ability and he intends to use it for his life work after a course at B.C, May your canvas always be a pleasant one, Bob, and gain you success in the gallery of life. I --l 26 1-1 couuypraiu H 'tw -l-ll refs I X. J ' ssa lps JAMEs JosEPH COLEMAN, JR. ll-lim!! An old tune bewails the fact that it is a long way to Tipperary, but Jim Coleman maintains that it is even farther to West Roxbury. For two years now our sandy-haired classmate has been using his charm to obtain transportation to and from St. Sebastian's and by this time he has such a long list of patrons that he is able to pick and choose the best of several cars each day. On first impression, jim's drawl and mild manner disposi- tion were very deceptive to us and we did not suspect the bubbling humor and genuine friendliness that we discovered later. To the classroom, jim brought superlative talents in the sciences and it was no cause of surprise to us when he walked off with First Honors in Physics, Despite the ease with which he grasped all angles of scientific problems, he was always willing to trace out a process step by step for less fortunate c assmates. At the Science Fair, Sandy demonstrated the technique of raising submerged wrecks from the depths of the sea and his exhibit was roundly praised by the highly impressed judges. Not one to shatter the decorous silence of the classroom, Jim preferred to save his quips for the informal atmosphere of Dick Keelan's car and on occasion he was known to patronize the West Roxbury version of Highland Hall. As a junior, the West Roxbury lad reported for Football and saw some service at an end post, but it was reserved for his Senior year to bring him into the spotlight of prominence, Going into the Thayer game, the Red and Black was without the services of a punter because of injuries to Murph and Gibby who had taken care of that depart- ment. Without any previous experience, Jim was sent in to kick with the ball deep in our territory early in the game and he got off a sky-scraping punt that traveled from the St. Sebastian 25 to the Thayer 11 where it bounced sharply and went out of bounds. After that we had no worries about the kicking department and Jim's fine booting was responsible to a great degree for the inspiring game that the Arrows put up against a powerful foe. Short passes were also a Coleman specialty, for he gave many of Tom Green's bullets a good home. As these lines are written, jim is rather undecided about his future, Although his college prospects are bright, he may decide to enter his dad's business at once and comiplete his education by part-time courses. Whatever he essays in life is bound to yiel him success and he knows that his St. Sebastian classmates will always be his most loyal' boosters. :-I 27 I-1 WHAT U0 YOU THINK OF lllllll Q- sl C' C Yo 6 J 'J' C 6 y X! fa. bw a' X95 K I 49 P 3' a'l,Ef-rfisili V' -152,4 9 it flip gl Q. , Q ct. q 4mssA0 '5 EVERETT HILTON COLLUPY, JR. Fish -- Hilt Hilt was the first of three Collupy brothers to make an appearance at St. Sebastian's and he has had a most colorful career here on the Hill. Always ready to see the humor in a situation, he developed a special interest in Father Harrington and once engaged him in a duel - with water pistols. Far from being a socialite, Fish prefers the environment and facilities of his own home and takes full advantage of them. A Helpful Henry in the house, his painting, carpentry and odd-job forays have been expensive to his father, not to mention the installation of the Basketball court in his backyard. That Basket- ball court was constantly guarded by Hilt in the Winter time, lest his brothers turn it into a Hockey rink, Although he attended proms regularly, the eldest Collupy seemed to stand in awe of girls and his greatest problem was what to use for conversational material when in their company. Behind the wheel of the familiar green DeSoto, he had the unusual philosophy that to drive slowly was to court accidents and he revelled in the long trips made by the School's athletic teams, Despite the fact that English was his favorite class, Fish was often taken ill on examination days in that subject, but he always managed to make a quick recovery and reported back with the test matter well in hand. While he would be the last to admit it, Hilt is undoubtedly one of the finest all round athletes developed at St. Sebastian's. ln Football, he was a tall, rangy end who was an ideal pass target and a sure-fisted receiver who gave a home to Jack Boyle's and Tommy Green's aerials. His clutches in the first St. john's Prep and Hopkins games were especially memorable, and he can also cherish the recollection of the oval he hugged in the end zone to give us a 7-0 decision over St. Clement's in '47, Basketball was more popular with Fish and he played it zestfully, not permitting even a dislocated shoulder to keep him out of a Tournament play-off game, A great center and board clearer on the court, he was equally great as our Mr. Shortstop on the diamond, and his base-running caused pitchers many an ulcer. To ring down the curtain on his Red and Black Baseball career, he had the satisfaction of hitting a prodigious home run that came within an ace of winning a plaque for himself and his Blues. Off to neighboring Boston College, Hilt takes with him a host of friendships and memories. Godspeed to your every effort, Hilt, and may we have occasion to see you often on the paths of life! Z-I 28 1-1 to-P J- i pfsg, -f :tiff-f-'galil 2 W l ft J H s i f 'MASSAGX RICHARD PAUL COLLUPY Dick - Minnow I Minstrel Show patrons of the past two years need no introduction to Minnow , His Whippenpoof Song in the '48 extravaganza and his Figaro this Spring convulsed the audiences on both occasions. We Hrst heard of him as Fish's brother, and what could be more natural than that he also be given an Isaak Walton nicknameg hence the Minnow . For four years now we have been enjoying the mirthful gleam in his eyes and the gravel tones which he employed in conversations as well as recitations. Habitually a peaceful citizen, he saw no incongruity in violent arguments with Hilt and he could very easily be induced to horseplay between classes and during recess. Always able to keep the academic situation under control, he became Father Flanigan's authority on Virgilian similes as well as Father Harrington's Question Man. Socially, Dick is a lion and his conquests are too numerous to mention. On the dance floor, he is grace personified and could easily be mistaken for Arthur Murray. The annual Alpine ex- cursions will always rate among his fondest memories of St. Sebastian's: the time that he uprooted a lady skier, the dance at which his fair partner won the first fall with a body slamg the night for early morningj that he was doused by Bill O'Brieng the oc- casion on which he was the victim of jack Cochran's revealing flash-light photography. As a Freshman, Dick was almost the innocent cause of a heart attack when he asked his father if he could buy Football paraphernalia to play with Father Keating's J.V.'s. The consent obtained, he proceeded to become a game lineman who saw service mostly at a tackle st. When Hilt turned to Basketball, Minnow figured he could do the same and, alfhough he played mostly Second Team ball, he lived to see the day when he contributed four points to the Varsity total in a game against Coyle. In the Spring, he exhibited his boundless energy on the Tennis Court and showed skill enough to repre- sent the School in Varsity competition. His final Spring was spent as Official Scorer for the Baseball team and he coolly decided between hits and errors with a competent complacency. Even when he was not taking part, the Minnow exhibited a loyalty to St. Sebastian athletic teams that was exceeded only by his father's. Boston College bound, Dick leaves with a multitude of friends and the best wishes of his classmates for a future as blithely serene as the four years he spent on Nonantum Hill. Au revoir, Minnow! 29 I-1 'jg Xi 7440 Wi o' 'O f AR cv' 'fc J' HERES A SIMILE IM FOND N .W flfzf gftb ff? 0'1- 'ghmilw will .3 ' gli l .- is ' s w DAVID GIBBONS CONN OR ..DaVe-, Headman of the Wellesley aggregation at St. Sebastian's, Dave has spent four happy years in our company. Even as a Freshman his popularity was apparent when he was honored with the Vice-Presidency of the Class. Bringing a serious and intent ap- proach to his academic work, Dave was always well prepared for recitations and exams and he earned Honor Roll distinction many times. English and History were his favorite subjects and his roficiency in the former admitted him to the Herald-Traveler Spelling Bee. His slow diawl and deliberate speech generated much kidding, but we were more than impressed when he delivered a lengthy discourse in Father Hannigan's class on butter, milk, cows and dairy technique in general, Never can it be said that this class- mate of ours was born to blush unseen, for, when he becomes self-conscious, he lights u like rosy-fingered dawn. It is probably this quality that attracts so many feminine agmirers and gives substance to the nickname of Tyrone , During our junior year, Dave invested some of his surplus capital in a crate that was supposed to transport him back and forth from Wellesley. It was at that time that his popularity declined noticeably, for the 1929 A required continual pushing and showed a decided affinity for telegraph poles on Commonwealth Ave. However, even in a Cadillac, such a chauffeur would chill the blood of an Eskimo by his utter absorption in conversation with rear-seat passengers. Operating on the conviction that Football is the only sport worthy of a he-man's in- terest, Dave made the gridiron game his only athletic endeavor here at the School. As a Freshman relporting to Father Keating's J.V.'s, he drew the interest of the Varsity coach and as a resut saw service with both squads. The following year he advanced to the point where he was awarded a Varsity letter which he lost no time in ailixing to a new white sweater. In his Junior and Senior years, he became a regular Varsity guard and, even though he was of watch-charm size, demonstrated Herculean courage and great intestinal fortitude, A troublesome knee was the only thing that could incapacitate him and his spirit was always a line tonic for the rest of the team. At the moment, Dave plans on becoming the first Sebastianite to enroll in the Foreign Service course at Georgetown as a prelude to a career in diplomacy. Be tough with Stalin, Dave, and report back to St. Sebastian headquarters often, .-1 30 1-. l : Qs 04' lat if also f -2 Li 'MSSACV' ' PAUL REID CORCORAN, JR. Snuffy Among the mighty mites who toiled their way up the Hill for the first time in September '45, Paul cortorarrs wry, impish grin stamped him as one who would easily win friends and influence people. He has been doing just that for four years now and has had a barrel of fun in the process, Endowed with a fine mind that enabled him to grasp things easily, Paul used it to such good advantage that he made the Honor Roll rather frequently. When the brains were selected to pursue the intricacies of Greek, Snuffy was among the elect, and in characteristic fashion he gleaned a measure of merriment from the Monsignor's and Mr. Walsh's classes. Hardly anyone recalls today the origin of his nickname Snuffy , but it was given to him by Carl Miethe at North Conway and the full title read Snuffy, the Feather Merchant , No one enjoyed the annual trek to New Hampshire any more than Paul, even though Father Keating's curfew rule discomflted him at least on one occasion. Appointed to The Walrus staff as a Freshman, the Cantabrigian had a keen nose for news and contributed valuable tid-bits that served to startle the student body. This year, he startled the student body even more by his impersonation of a sweet young thing in the Annual Minstrel Show, and he highlighted his performance by pulling on a giant stoogie while going through his stage routine. A skier from the age of 7, Paul was the envy of all members of the Alpine Club. Even as a Freshman, he was able to cope with the most diHicult runs and his technique seemed to grow more and more effortless each year. Despite his size, Snuffy did not abandon Football after his J.V. days were over, but graduated to the Varsity squad and gave his finest exhibition in the dying minutes of the St. Clement's game this year when his superlative blocking allowed Tom Green to take all the time in the world with his passes. An aggressive right wing in Hockey, he reached the peak of his ice career as a Senior when his line was used interchangeably with the starting trio, In Baseball, he was a natural selection for the captaincy of the B team that enjoyed such a success- ful season, and his batting and fielding warmed Father Gilmartin's heart. As a junior, Snuffy was also one of Father Hannigan's dependable golfers and he always turned in highly respectable scores. At the present juncture, Paul has not decided his College future, Dartmouth, Harvard and Notre Dame seem most attractive. Hustle to the top, Paul, and may we see you often in the journey of life. 1-l 31 1-1 ? 1 .I 3 fm F- x Q, .J -' at K X of X JUST LOVEA SUBJUNCTIVE C ' 'Cul f - W A fl' -E7 X sip 'R' x 'K 0'1- gbslfli as , -at 5 ' s w PALMER CHRISTOPHER DEMEO, JR. Duke Last September brought a new addition to the Class roster in the compact form of Duke Demeo, Given an elaborate name at Baptism, he preferred the nickname Duke and it was as such that he introduced himself to us. Serious in his academic work, the West Newton squire was all business in the classroom and his consistent plugging paid off with highly satisfactory marks. Each day after dinner, it was his custom to repair to the Library in company with Eddie Fitzgerald and from these sessions he emerged serenely confident of giving a good account of himself in Latin recitation, On occasion his dogged tenacity drew sparks from Father Flanigan, but in general he was able to dissect the bones well enough to win a placet from the teacher. Uncle Tom's Cabin did not excite his interest sufficiently to prompt him to read the classic, and it was with great chagrin that he discovered it was of the essence as far as Father Keating was concerned. When the Stamp and Coin club was formed this year, Duke became a charter member and he enlivened the sessions by his David Harum attempts to get rich quick at the expense of Dave Connor. As soon as pre-School Football practice was announced, our new classmate reported with enthusiasm and his ability to a sorb what he was taught made up for his lack of experience. When the season opened, he was a strong candidate for an end post and during the course of the campaign he saw frequent service, Absolutely fearless, he was a fine defensive end and he reached his season's peak in the night game at Hudson. With an acceptance at Georgetown already received, Duke is planning on spending his next four years in the nation's Capitol. If you make friends as easily there, Duke, as you did in your short term with us, you should have no trouble in winning a popularity poll hands down. Good luck! 1-I 32 4 K+, 0'1- ,fF.::,,::4 6' fi . 4 ', i ' i f lv., ,pf QW '4lAS5Af-R0 RALPH LANGDON DONNELLY Ralph Tall, blond, curly-haired, apple-checked Ralph is St. Sebastian's Nature Boy . Hailing from Watertown, he is cosmopolitan enough .to spend considerable time in Belmont, Wollaston, Scituate and Norumbega Park. For four years now, his prodigious gppetite has stunned his table mates and aged the waiters, while his courtship of Lady icotine has been a considerable ex ense to his friends. Let me see is Ralph's favorite preface to a recitation and in between whistling, singing, tipping back his chair and clashing with Bob Joyce, he spends his week in seeing whom he can wheedle into driving him and a fair companion to the Totem Pole on Friday night. For reasons best known to himself, Walphie has been very loath to get his driving license. Life's darkest moment came last Summer for our socialite when he discovered to his horror that he had two commitments for a Yacht Club dance, one of his own choosing, the other of his mother's. Addicted to book collecting, Ralph decorates the edges of his own texts with the names of fair friends and, without warning, he is apt to burst into the strains of Nancy with the laughing face. Between classes and during recreation periods, extravagant wagers occupy our hero and at times he may be seen in a competitive uddle with Park Hurley. At home and at Scituate, the Donnelly pride and joy is harassed by his knee-high sister, Anne, but the family feels that they are being persecuted when he subjects them to the Emerson victrola even during meal times. In his junior and Senior years, Ralph has occupied a prominent position in School athletics. Graduated from Father Keating's j.V.'s, he saw considerable service as Vin Green's understudy at the pivot post and then became the durable center of the 1948 team, playing all but a few minutes of the entire grid campaign, Defensively, the iron man s one at backing up the line, for he and Tommy Green constituted a Gibraltar secondary that was a consolation to Red and Black linemen. In the St. Clement's game of '47, Ralph's interception of an enemy pass was a prime contribution to our last minute drive that netted a 7-0 victory, In recognition of his fine play this year, the Red captaincy was conferred upon him but his cohorts were not strong enough to defeat Bob joyce's Blues. A Varsity player in Basketball also, he had his big day against New Prep scoring eight points while our quintet was setting a new cage record. At the present writing, Ralph, jr. seems inclined to follow in his dad's footsteps by matriculating at Harvard. Keep that happy-go-lucky outlook, Ralph, and continue to radiate the happiness that you shed on our St. Sebastian days. 1-I 33 I-1 4CQww ,,.E tr-Uf'H VG ncef 5 KSC ' 'S f.Z Q 53 A5 X xc? 4, T, ,A I, lf? 1 Qvlff ff X1 l c ' Q G61 -iff Coumbf 'K L ez i +l4 slr ' sl fj is QP- S9 90 CLEMENT JOSEPH DORE, JR. Clem A definite dash of color was added to the class of 1949 when Clem Dore joined its ranks in the Sophomore year. Subjected to the usual audition by Father Keating, the Auburndale lad was made a member of the St. Sebastian's Choristers and soon began to boast of having the finest voice in the School, because he had heard all the others and had arrived at that decision. Personal prejudices apart, Clem was a decided hit as an end-man in both minstrel shows put on by Father Keating. A good student in all fields, junior could afford to be extremely comfortable in the classroom and fasten upon the faintest trace of humor in a situation. His nomination to The Walrus staff was the beginning of a long series of jousts with Father Beatty, and the budding journalist often complained that the mentor was unduly persistent in procuring his pound of flesh. As the result of exacting training, however, Clem became a star reporter with a Hair for realistic biographies and, at the present time, he has attained the distinction of being the School's most prolific poet. This would account for the fact that English had been his favorite subject over the years, although Father Sylvester's F.B.I. back- ground failed to impress him until the teacher came up with a piece of Scotland Yard work that left our cynic gasping. A connoisseur of fine vehicles, Clem was quick to cultivate reliable chauffeurs like Charlie Sullivan and Fran Downey. His School spirit prompted him on one occasion to make the long trip to New Haven for the Hopkins game, but the brevity of the trip in the Downey car forced him to seek out the nearest mirror to ascertain whether his hair had lost its natural shade. In a moment of weakness, our litterateur joined the French Circle and, much to his amazement, was elected President chiefly due to the fine Italian hand of Mike Neville. Not a high-powered athlete, Clem lent his talents to Father Keating's j.V.'s for the appropriate time to win his letter, and then, later on in his career, was madman enough to join Father Harrington's Swimming Club and en- gage in the lethal sport that masquerades under the name of Water Polo. Of Clem's sojourn here at St, Sebastian's, it may be truly said that he never had a dull moment. With Graduation nearing, our colorful classmate has elected Harvard as a ste ping stone to a career in journalism, May you know only golden hours, Clem, andp find as many loyal friends as you had at St. Sebastian's. .-I 34 1-. f..,?,.,, ! l N A 40-' I'-it ,pe 5 P11 H Alli gqgllj '2 lr l F , 0 M tl FRANCIS XAVIER DOWNEY Fran To think ot Fran Downey is to conjure up the image of a harried driver behind the wheel of a T model or a 1937 Ford as it wheezed and coughed its way up Nonantum Hill. In the eyes of others, his cars may have been tin cans or heaps , but to him they were spirited steeds that had to be groomed and cared for like prize stock, They may have failed him in every part of New England, yet he still regards them with deep affection. With us for four years, Belmont Fran has been inseparable from jack Cochran, Bob Kelly and Ralph Donnelly. jack and himself found a common bond in their mutual detestation of Latin, and Downs has good reason to recall the agony he endured when he thought Father Flanigan had confiscated his portable radio perma- nently. Notably loyal to all St. Sebastian activities, Fran made his most memorable trip in support of a School team when he left home at 5 A.M. to cheer the boys on against Hopkins in New Haven. For him that flight proved the superiority of a new Plymouth over an old Ford, even though on the journey some of his passengers felt that they were about to make their report to St. Peter. During the Summer months, our Barney Oldfield makes frequent appearances at Hull and Scituate and the society editors have long been linking his name with a charming Brenda, ln his first athletic venture at St. Sebastian's, Fran reported to Father Keating for gridiron moulding and he advanced to the point where he became the team's regular pivot man in his Sophomore year. Having won his laurels in that sport, he tackled Basketball and his extraordinary southpaw dribbling won him the title of Dribbling Dan . In addition, long hours of practice resulted in his development of an unusual hook shot which he resorted to when the covering was close. Under Bob Hogarty, Fran improved to the point where he saw service with the Varsity rather regularly and his lirst Varsity basket in the Walpole game brought a wave of applause, As a reward for his faithful service to our hoop squads, Fran received a School jacket at the Hockey- Basketball banquet and since that time has worn it on all occasions except at formal dances. With two members of his old quartet pledged to Holy Cross, Fran has elected to join the party of the opposition by enrolling at Boston College. Some have interpreted this as tacit admission that his car would not make Worcester. May the fates smile benignly on you Fran, and may your cars improve with your age! 35 i oorir G0 Fon H Tfiiiims YD .Q , I il gill' ru D0 loo Mani LINES FOR THE 1 i F UN OF IT f '25 '1 311 ff' E l counmar N . tl ' My '9 li 91 J f 'W S G' EDMUND HUGH FITZGERALD Eddie Eddie Fitzgerald is proof positive that the fame of St. Sebastian's has already transcended the borders of Massachusetts and has at least reached as far as Rhode Island, A citizen of the smallest state in the Union, Ed came to us in our final year after doing the greater part of his preparatory school work at Miramar where he achieved sterling grades, Continuing his excellent academic work here, the Providence lad evinced a prohciency in Latin and seemed to enjoy the generous portions of work assigned by Father Flanigan. To some extent he communicated his enthusiasm for Virgil to Duke Demeo, for the pair could be found together regularly each day in the Library, pointing out to each other particularly choice morsels in the Aeneid. Physics and Math were more ditlicult for him, however, but his living quarters at the foot of the Hill made it convenient for him to attend Father Harrington's night sessions. In view of his Seminary background, Ed was a natural choice for the office of Sacristan and he col- laborated with Park Hurley and Dave Macdonald in the work of preparing the altar for sacred ceremonies, We regret that Ed spent only one year in our company, but in that short interval he impressed us with the seriousness of his outlook on life, After leaving St. Sebastian's he plans on returning to his native state for his collegiate studies and we wish him an easy and rapid ascent to the pinnacle of success. 1-I 36 I-: 4 a'+ '59 N Mg 31- Bl ' 1 79 At, f a? 'MASSAUX WILLIAM HENRY FLANAGAN, JR. Bill Out from the heart of the Blue Hills, a red-headed trail blazer makes his way to Nonantum Hill every morning, picking up various Miltonites along the route, Quite frequently the jeep and its cargo just miss making the nine o'c1ock bell and a long, de- tailed explanation of the tardiness is evolved by Bill in the interest of escaping the jug penalty. Highly successful time and again in convincing Miss Kenny, he was quite taken back on one occasion when Miss Meuse intervened to remark that that particular excuse was outworn and that all concerned would have to report at 3:15. Before the jeep made its appearance, a snow storm would cut the Flanagans off from the rest of the world, but now the Willys is equal to every challenge of Nature and has been a life- saver for the Milton contingent. At St. Sebastian's, Bill has been a quiet classmate who realized the importance of academic pursuits, His chief interest is his home and he never tires of describing the pool which he and his father built together. As a result, the family are able to enjoy swimming and boating in their own backyard, while junior has become an interested observer of goldfish, polywogs and other species of finny creatures. Formerly a Summer resident of Scituate, he is looking forward to spending this vacation on his own estate. Very particular as to whom he associates with, Bill has often been pressed to the very limit of his resources in trying to escape commitments made for him by his sister. ln such a crisis, he adopts the most persuasive tones in an endeavor to find a substitute, but generally to no avail. As an active member of Father Harrington's Radio Club, Bill made great progress during this last year and won the undying gratitude of Paul Burke in the process. Putting his technical skill at the beck and call of Father Keating, Bill was a most important factor in the success of this year's Minstrel Show and the services he rendered to a fellow redhead were due no doubt to his gratitude for the fun he had in learning to ski as a member of the Alpine Club. Not willing to go far from his Milton Eutopia, Will plans on attending B.C. for the next four years, Thanks for your loyal comradeship, Bill, and may the years serve to add to your blessings, :-I 37 I-1 Q00 wouw You use METQ FIX You UP WITH A DREAM? qw' ,r Q. 7 . 1? 1. ,hx l HIS USUAL 'L 7 L C Room aivfMlz.Gnasaus,,3 A ,F it Q tif . 4 Z, 1 O .bg fy .L 4, 4' 'ilk lg WILLIAM PHILIP GIBBONS Bill -- Gibby Practically everybody at St. Sebastian's regards the Gibbons estate in Westwood as a second home and it is a rare day indeed that Mrs. Gibbons is not playing host to an army of Billy's friends. As a result, some Sebastianites have become expert equestrians and many are the stories that have drifted back about the unlimited possibilities of good times in the country, Even before enrolling at the School, Gibby carried our colors into action while still at Mt. Alvernia and he has been an outstanding athlete from his earliest days on our Hill. Two years ago, he and Murph catapulted the School into the headlines of Boston newspapers by being temporarily missing at sea and many were the sighs of relief when they emerged safe and sound. Very popular with his classmates, Bill has been a class officer and a leading figure in all the enterprises of our group. Although he never threatened Fran Kett's scholastic supremacy, Will had a fine mind and would never descend to the use of outside aids in getting up his Latin. In his earlier days, he possessed the faculty of catching 40 winks in the classroom even in spite of Father Keating's booming tone, One of the finest athletes in our class, Gibby earned many a scar in Red and Black competition, but he was fortunate in having his devoted father on hand to repair the damages. On the gridiron, he was a hard-running halfback who could be depended upon for sizable chunks of yardage. Late in the Hudson game this year it was Billy who sparked our drive for the tieing score with a sparkling side-line scamper that carried him deep into hostile territory and paved the way or the touchdown pass. As a Senior, he also carried the responsibility of booting us out of danger and his high left-footed aerials were things of beauty. When Hockey took the center of the stage, Bill was a very valuable defenseman whose sweeping stick broke up many an attack on our cage and afforded our goalies the maximum of protection. Carrying the puck, the Gibbons Express reached terrific momentum and packed one of the hardest shots in schoolboy ranks. After these successes, Gib turned to diamond competition and achieved even greater laurels. A real ball-hawk in his first season of play, he was converted into a first baseman by Vip and became a regular Fancy Dan around the initial sack. In the slugging department, he was a long ball hitter who amazed Coyle supporters by homering into the Taunton River, Planning to strengthen the chains of friendship forged at St. Sebastian's, Bill intends to make Boston College his Alma Mater. Smooth sailing, Gib, and may you anchor often at our home port. 1-I 38 I-i COUNIQPQ' K K L' s s, gf it 5 Nl 1:95 S. V' ' SSAU5 HENRY REED GOMPERTS Gompy Knighthood will always be in flower as long as Reed Gomperts walks this earth. Last Summer he had occasion to prove his chivalry when an old man was set upon by an assailant and it took our hero only one blow to accomplish the rescue, As a member of our class since the Sophomore year, Reed has been a most genial companion and one possessed of a quiet sense of humor that pervaded all the hours of his day. If he favored one academic subject more than another, Latin would get his preference and he seemed to enjoy his proximity to the platform because it enabled him to study Father Flanigan at close range. At times he had to tear himself away from the academic program of the School, and, on one such occasion, a trafhc violation gave rise to great worry as to whether the time of the misdeed would appear on the notice sent to his father, For some reason or other, Brookline was an obsession with him: he felt obligated to look in on the High School from time to time, he liked the tempo of relaxation at Howard johnson'sg he moved in social circles that had the approval of Father Barrett and Father Harrington. Together with Ebber Ryan and joe McCarthy, Gompy liked to spend as much time as possible at historic exhibits like the Freedom Train. Jim Delay was another buddy of Reeds, but even jim was not allowed to interrupt his program of sleeping the clock around on Saturday mornings. During his first two years on the Hill, the Jamaica Plain boy was not in physical sha e to play Football that he loved so well. This past season, however, his joy knew no lbounds when doctors gave him the green light to don pads and helmet, Reporting as a backfield candidate, he became first string when Bob Murphy and Bill Gibbons were sidelined by injuries, and he gave an especially fine account of himself in the night game at Hudson. His size and speed made him difhcult to tackle, as St. Mary's of Brookline has good reason to remember. Unfortunately, an injury sustained during a practice session forced him out of service for a while and prevented him from having the best season possible. Reed will pursue his higher education at Boston College, where many of us will be able to continue the friendships made with him during our St, Sebastian years. Success in your every venture, Reed, and always be assured of a warm welcome from your class- mates of '49. 1-I 39 1-: L LEAVE U5 60 T0 THE FREEDOM E1 TRAIN W AGAIN 'L gf XX 37 1? l oox aAi.L , , G ff: 'GQ' !A Ml L Q A 4 bfkg' 4+ R et THOMAS HINES GREEN Tom The Personality Kid and Blond Bomber of St. Sebastian's, Tom has been everyones friend during his years on the Hill, Although he was charged with main- taining a powerful political machine, it was his universal popularity that won him the Class Presidency year after year. His mischievous and prankish nature involved him in many hilarious escapades which centered around the Gi bons' estate and Howard John- son's in Brookline. Farther afield, his experiences at Falmouth with the voracious and predatory Henry Lane have always convulsed us no matter how many times the were recalled. A magnet for the fair sex, Tom has always been able to brush off acllmirers rather neatly, especially since the time that he was greeted by a gun-brandishing rival when he paid a purely social call. Along with Clem Dore, the Brighton lad was co-author of two s ine-chilling dramas that featured the adventures of two private detectives, Ace and Spadje, Work on these masterpieces consumed a large part of our Senior year and was rewarded only by the jeers of unappreciative classmates. In the classroom, Tom favored History although his work in Latin caused a stir of admiration now and again. Accorded a prominent part in the Minstrel Shows of the past two years, Greenie turned blackface and was most convincing in putting across jokes and lyrics. One of the finest Football players ever to wear the Red and Black, Tom will always be remembered as our T formation quarterback par excellence. Sure-fingered and smooth in his ball-handling, he was a master of deception and a tough, durable back who never wanted to be relieved, In addition, his passing ability was superlative and we shall never forget the tosses that he made to Murray Regan in the Weston game and Paul Carey in the Thayer contest. An inspiring captain of an injury-riddled team, he was mainly responsible for the fine spirit that characterized our 1948 eleven. In recog- nition of his magnificent leadership, Tom received the Class Athletic Award plaque this year. Although he was also an effective defenseman in Hockey, his grid play over- shadowed his ice exploits and as a result we shall always picture him clad in moleskins. Villanova is to be the terrain in which our Class President will shine for the next four years, He takes with him the best wishes of everybody at St, Sebastian's and a binding injunction to return often to Nonantum Hill. 1-I 40 I-1 1 JA, 'Jas av ' Q will rt, Qi ' . A BRUCE MICHAEL HARRIGAN Bruce By 1946, the British Empire took cognizance of St. Sebastian's and sent two colonials to Nonantum Hill, one of whom was Bruce Harrigan from St. john, N. B. We were Sophomores at the time and the welcome we accorded this new classmate was intensified by the discovery that he could lay Hockey. Small in stature, easy to talk to, Bruce lost no time in making friends and lseeping them for the duration of his American visit. We soon discovered that he was an outdoor enthusiast with particular emphasis on hunting, fishing and yachting. Hearing him describe the Reversing Falls near his native St. john was enough to arouse the curiosity of some of us and the result was that the Harrigan family played host to Bob Neville, jim Clifford and even Father Harrington during vaca- tion times. In the classroom Bruce was an earnest student and he was particularly fascinated by Father Keating's colorful portrayal of the background of American in- dependence. The same teacher was always able to' hold the sword of Damocles over the student's head by threatening to reveal the mystic significance of the letters, H.H.H. For his Senior year, Bruce was privileged to be one of the trio that studied Latin at the feet of the Headmaster, and hence it was that the Latin homework was the principal object of his attention each evening. A camera enthusiast also, our Canadian classmate was responsible for the fine character portraits that enhanced this year's issues of The W3lfLlS. Successor to Paul McGrath in the goalie's cage, Bruce was a magnihcent netminder who thrilled Catholic League fans with his Wizardry in the games at the Skating Club and the Boston Arena. The more furious the assault on his citadel, the better he liked it and he established an impressive record of consecutive shut-outs in highly testing competition. His sportsmanship was such that it was a common occurrence for rival players to skate to his cage to greet him at the end of a contest. In addition to his exploits on ice, Bruce turned to Baseball instinctively where he donned the backstop's paraphernalia and it was only a lack of size that restricted him to j.V. competition. This last season, our superb goalie was named Blue Hockey captain and he gave one of his greatest exhibitions in going down to a 3-2 defeat. Returning to his native province, Bruce plans on studying Engineering at the Univer- sity of New Brunswick. He takes with him a legion of friends and a host of happy memories that will often bring him back to his beloved home, St. Sebastian's, 1-l Al I-1 ' Ai,:4,,, :ls Tl: h it ' ll, l HE DOES .7 Nfl' iT BY ,ff rl' fl RADAR ' sy' fwffn C f . ,N . 5 I l 1 JAX? V R V4 R iM'e9fUw' fl-fffw ,Offs fin gg ggi ff R Qi'-f. fffff ' 7 COU 'K 4 ff, M S9,'lEi++i'3bf, 2lWw +M it + .n m p ' R144 JAMES ROLAND HEFLER jim - Sam Another Miltonite who has been with the Class of 1949 for four years is good- natured Jim Hefler, better known as Mississippi Sam, thanks to Father Keating. A future Sam Snead, jim always manages to score well when playing with Murray Regan, but poorly when with anyone else. Once, his efforts to sneak onto the Ponkapoag Golf Courtresulted in seizure and questioning by an M.D.C. detective. Before the ques- tioning ended, jim had involved Cpractically all his friends who now are found ,playing the George Wright Course in Hy e Park. jim's ventures in gambling and his s owness on the draw made classmates a bit wary, so that toward the end only Park Hurley could be propositioned by him. A teller of tall tales, he never ceased talking about his social conquests in West Quincy, yet we are still waiting for him to make an appearance at a Prom, However, even if he does not go himself, he is perfectly willing to fix up others. The relative beauty of two members of the fair sex was a major issue between Sam and Ralph Donnelly, before long, Seniors were taking sides and a split in the class seemed in the olfmg until, for some reason known only to jim, he withdrew his candidate and her name was never heard again. To earn pocket money, the tall lad sold eggs and chickens and trucked White House cakes throughout New England. Usually sharp in History, Jim has good reason to remember that Dr. Munroe was not an itinerant preacher trying to convert Negroes in the South. Jim never considered himself an athlete and hence it was only because of the pleading of classmates that he reported for Football in his Senior year. Defensively he was a stand out, but he never could keep passes from bouncing off his pads and helmet. At one point in the season, he was sidelined because of a fall from a second story window on the previous day, caused by a Harvard score over Brown. Is it any wonder coaches get gray? jim also tried Basketball, mostly in informal competition, and Hugh Bradshaw will never forget Sam's tactics under the basket. From all we can piece together, Jim will finally decide on Dartmouth for his College course. He should feel at home in the hills of Hanover as the result of his experiences in the Blue Hills and we wish him a speedy path to fame and fortune. :-I 42 4 COUNIPPQ' 6' . a A-' af fgiifslt H All 'l-l S ll? , 5 sAl:1i 'S i I- + N 4- . 1.5 ,X , q MAssA0 '5 ALBERT CHARLES HUGHES, JR. Al - Hughsie - Bert It was as a Wellesley squire that Al entered St, Sebastian's four years ago, but this past year his family thought the better of it and moved to nearby Brighton. Quiet to the nth degree and yet friendly with everyone in the class, Hughsie found a close pal in Paul Clogan and the two were inseparable. In the classroom, Al was a thorough workman whose recitations always manifested fine preparation and, to add force to his statements, he was prone to use gestures quite unconsciously, His dress was always meticulous and his rapid walk seemed to betoken a mission that was of the utmost importance. Perhaps it was the straight down the middle part to his hair that prompted the Green Machine to draft him for their ticket in our Senior yearg whatever it was, Hughsie added strength to the slate and emerged as Class Secretary. As such, he and the other Class Ofhcers headed the St. Sebastian brigade in the C.Y.O. Parade last Fall, and Al maintained that he was mainly responsible for the applause with which our Red and Black cohorts were received. Gifted with unusual musical talents, our quiet classmate was as much at home at the organ as at the piano, and he very generously put his services at the disposal of Father Keating and the Choristers. When special occasions loomed in the offing, the organ- ist could often be found in the Chapel putting in arduous hours of practice to make sure that his musical contribution would be letter perfect. Off the campus, Al played in a band and derived relaxation from this extra-curricular activity. Not destined to be an athlete, Bert was content to lend moral su port to School teams and projects. This year, Father Keating pressed him into service for the Minstrel Show and the Brighton lad himself was surprised at the fun he had in adapting himself to the role of impersonating a Mt. Alvernia student for the delectation of a large audience. lt might have been that his dad's appearance on T.V. as a tax expert caused the son to think that it was high time that he attracted the public eye also. Next Fall, Bert is planning to enter St. Clements Preparatory Seminary to prepare for the Priesthood. On parting with him, we feel that he is destined to do great things in the service of God and his fellow men. Godspeed. Al! 1-I 43 I-1 A vors Fon Huonfs is A vorc Fon H Yousf A: W5-aff I 9E0 f e G1-W5 H o LQ?- 0 f 7' 4 F1-Mm.. iuotfis ,NAESN , fa T l tt 'rf 953299 ,fi lfol IT TONIGHT I 'Z esrs mme fx f' N- 44 !, O 1? COUNIPP Q gf, 005, Q' A .24i H' e Gilt, T' +iQ tn -i f ,7 si. .P QVMASSACYN PATRICK TIMOTHY HURLEY Park If a poll were taken to select the Good Humor man of St. Sebastian's, Park Hurley would win the title hands down. Incessantly kidded about his girth, the Belmont citizen took it in stride and always came back for more. At one point in his career, Father Keating assumed the dietary responsibility of the case and made our Globe Man forego various fattening foods. All was in vain, however, for Park merely doubled his daily consumption of frappes to tide him over the crucial period. In keeping with his good nature, he was conscripted for service in the School's two Minstrel Shows and he practically started a panic when he danced and sang Tip Toe Through the Tulips. As a raconteur of stories he fouled up many but none more beautifully than the one about the Middlesex Guards. Come February, Park was always one of the first to sign up for the North Conway expedition and as a result has a fund of memories. Grandma Noyes' How'll you have your eggs, boys always sent him into hysterics. On skis, after years of endeavor, he finally managed to stay upright long enough to have a picture taken. To one dowager whom he had crashed into on the trail, he was heard to remark: Lady, I'd like to see what you'd do with 240 pounds on skis. Quite gallantly, Park reported to Father Keating's j.V.'s in his early years and endured the most exquisite torture during the conditioning exercises. At his guard post, he gave spectators a first-hand appreciation of the meaning of the term stalwart, With the arrival of spring, Tennis attracted him and he was nothing loath to bound all over our courts like a gazelle, As he grew older, it was noticed that Park retired to the execu- tive branch of sports and became Manager of Basketball and Tennis. This interest in sports extended to the professional field as well, and he was loud in his defense of his favorites and quick to seize the opportunity of making an honest dollar, Of late, he became addicted to antiquarian rolling stock and it was with a proud air of proprietor- ship that he pointed out the fine qualities of his 1910 Oldsmobile. Having climbed our Hill for the past few years, our rotund classmate has become such a devotee of mountain climbing that he plans on continuing it at B,C, We take leave of him regretfully, for he has added to the happiness of our prep school life. May his shadow never grow less! fl 44 I-1 courqk, . A .pt 8 hh A tl t FX. 19 ch' ROBERT JOSEPH JOYCE Bob - joycie Appearing on the St. Sebastian scene as a Sophomore, Bob was not allowed to enjoy the gridiron game he loved so well for very long, before an insistent appendix put an abrupt end to such activities. When he returned to circulation again, it was noticed that he was forming a constant triumvirate with George Hayes and Clem Dore. The trio were frequently to be seen in the Model A which was George's pride and joy and, when motor trouble developed, Bob's mechanical skill stood the trio in good stead. Probably no Senior has been as helpful to his dad in the odd-job department as Joycie, because he thoroughly enjoys a multitude of tasks. Halfway through his Junior year, the Auburndale squire discovered the existence of Sacred Heart Country Day School and became more firmly convinced that Scituate was Paradise on earth. Highly conservative in his clothes, manners and actions, Bob never ut a dent in the family car, nor did he ever draw a ticket for speeding. After a goody week's work at the books, he asked nothing better than an evening of relaxation in pleasant company at his local Totem Pole. In the athletic picture at St. Sebastian's, Bob featured prominently in three major sports. The fall of 1947 found himself and George Hayes teaming at regular tackle posts and winning the title of The Heavenly Twins from Vin Murphy. We shall never forget the opening game of that campaign when Bob's talented toe pumped a P.A.T. through the crossbars that gave us a 19-18 win over Cambridge High and Latin. To bolster up a line that had been weakened by Graduation, Vin moved Joycie to a guard berth this year and he proved a key man in the emergency, Each winter, after his grid- iron scars had healed, Bob reported as a defenseman in Hockey and his build was ideal for the contact work encountered in that post. Credit for discovering him in a Baseball sense must be given to Monsignor Mclnnis, because it was the Headmaster who first sold Bob the idea of trying out for an outfield job. The suggestion proved a happy one, for Joycie took over as regular right-fielder and he came through with many a timely bingle in the clutch by choking up and meeting the pill squarely. For the next four years, our versatile classmate will make his academic headquarters at Villanova. Highly dependable on the athletic field, he will prove equally reliable in the game of life. Success to you always, Bob. .-l 45 I-1 X DOIT WITH ME EYES CLOSED 'jj-Q ress lk. 9 wi 'J .. oo 2, 'li x J . ARE YOU COMFORTABLE GIBBY7 f f f 47? fy' f ig , H y nf' I .7 . . fe' . ay, 'S 1- 01 i,.Fir+s1!1i N I W ii. all 54' ' s 0 RICHARD FRANCIS KEELAN, JR. Dick The first Dedham citizen to blaze a trail to St, Sebastian's, Dick has been a familiar figure in our group for the past four years. Physically small in his early years, he often found his chair propelled up the aisle until he was seated directly under the teacher's nose, and in some cases the traveling involved brought a jug penalty, Almost preter- naturally quiet in the classroom, Dick was amazed to hear Father Beatty give out with Keep quiet, Mr. Keelan and then announce that it was such a type that planned revo- lutions, As our elder Keelan advanced in age, he was allowed to pilot the family car to and from the Hill each day, and it is recorded that his popularity took on a meteoric rise from that time. On one occasion, certain sharp characters took him in tow purportedly to show him a short-cut to Westwood, and Dick was amazed to find that the itinerary was via Milton S uare. For Gibby he had a soft spot in his heart and the front seat was always reserved for the Westwood squire, even though Brother Dave was submerged in the rear. In class, our Dedham representative evinced a fondness for Math, and we could always appreciate what we meant when he maintained that he knew his Latin better before class than during class. Not built to be an athlete, Dick was, however, a distinct contribution to athletic life at the School. Chosen to be a manager in his Freshman year, he kept the position faithfully in three major sports, Football, Hockey and Baseball, As such, he made most of the trips with our athletic teams and once amazed a police detail by transferring parkas from his car to Tom Green's, while driving along the highway. Again, a failure to make a right turn at Hartford caused his car to be later than the others in arriving at the team's destination, After his long experience with late-afternoon and early-morning practices, Dick decided to put on the competitor's moleskins last fall and he proved to the world at large that he feared nothing that was to be met on a gridiron. During his four years with us, Dick was a perfect exemplihcation of School spirit. Our thoughts will return to him often and we wish him the height of success both at B.C. and in future life. 1-I 46 1-1 l s C NTWQ S il' QW' 3 5 ROBERT FRANCIS KELLY Bob - Kei Dynamo of the Class of 1949, Kel is living proof of the contention that good things come in small packages. Bearing himself erect at all times and cultivating a basso profundo voice, he impressed us sufficiently as Freshmen to elect him Class Presi- dent. His serious outlook on life evidently impressed the Faculty also, for he was a consistent Number 2 man in studies, excelled only by the peerless Kett, When the serious vein was snapped, however, no one had a more contagious or more uproarious laugh than the same Bob. Never one to waste time, the Belmont citizen scorned the charms of the fair sex except on rare occasions and even then he unconsciously seemed to be uncomfortable. The hobby of photography was a common bond between himself and Father Barrett and, for some latent reason, Bob took savage delight in teasing the youngest member of the Faculty. At the Science Fair his Hair for the dark room hobby was demonstrated when the contact rinter he had built was awarded second prize. As a Walrus reporter, he was one of? Father Beatty's dependables and his play-by-play record in Football made possible the fine grid history in The Arrow. Despite his size, Kel was a natural athlete in all sports. First evidence of this fact was given in J.V. Football where he proved himself a first rate quarterback and a game competitor who would tackle anything in sight. After two seasons he wisely retired from gridiron warfare and devoted himself to the other major sports. On the ice, Bob made his debut as a member of the Diaper Line and then advanced to the Second Wave where he was teamed with Jim Ryan and jim Cotter. Having divided himself between Hockey and Basketball for three years, he decided last winter to concentrate on the hoop game in which he was an accomplished performer by that time. All through the fluctuations of a hard campaign, Kel provided the offensive spark and drive that motivated the quintet. A tireless forward, he was a past master of working the ball in to pay territory and his feinting was responsible for many of our scores. With 386 points scored in three years of Basketball competition, the pepper-pot earned the Blue captaincy that gained him a plaque at the expense of Fran Kett's Reds. To round out his versatility, Bob was Varsity second baseman for three years and in '48 his batting reached a .390 peak. On the side, he played a very consistent golf game and would be a good bet in any schoolboy tournament. Off to Holy Cross, this fine scholar-athlete is not revealing his further ambitions. Whatever they are, they are certain to be consonant with the high ideals Bob manifested in his four years of work and play at St. Sebastian's. Ad astra, Kel, .-I 47 I-. 1 1-men POLO X, y 'L' X l ' av' f ti AlN'f Nevin fi - I i we - 1-1 l SD LIKE T0 G0 TO COLLEGE BEFORE JOWIN THE FACULTY MONSIGNOR .fi 'S Nmrqfx- 5 -sf-Ii K -bf'va'iE-59'-' 'ti is 55 rl- 8 '2 i . li I 1 f if - - I! Q27 Q L ,lf 59 q MAssAU'lo FRANCIS XAVIER KETT Fran Traditionally, it has been quite correct to speak of the seven Wonders of the World, but, in our day and age, we feel that the time has come to nominate another living wonder and we propose the name of Frank Kett. Like the Colossus of Rhodes, the brainy Miltonite has dominated the class academic scene ever since we first set eyes on him in September '46. Shy and reticent in those days, Frank's talents were masked by a poker face and it was only when he was called upon to recite that we were treated to a display of his genius. Languages and sciences were alike to him, for he used them impartially as stepping stones to the Honor Roll which he made with monotonous regularity for four years. At the Commencement Exercises each june, it was a foregone conclusion that the scholarship award would bear the name Kett. Despite the added rigors of a two year joust with Greek, Frank found time for every extra-curricular activity sponsored by the School. Under Father Beatty's lash, he advanced from cub reporter to Editor of The Walrus and his coverage of the construction of the Hockey Rink was adjudged the second best news story turned in by a high school journalist. For two successive years, Frank was the St. Sebastian spokesman on the Junior Town Meeting of the Air program and this experience did much to groom him for the role of Valedic- torian at Commencement. just to vary his activities, The Brain was active in the Radio Club and used odd moments to learn the intricacies of dots and dashes. Although the compilation of such an amazing scholastic record would seem to leave no time for sports, our Quiz Kid proved himself no softy by playing j.V. Foot- ball under Father Keating and becoming captain of the defense. It was to Basketball that Frannie really gave his heart, however, playing four full years and deserving the captaincy in his final season. During his two campaigns under Bob Hogarty's tutelage, F.X. was the key man of the Red and Black defense but that did not prevent him from developing an extremely accurate set shot that was responsible for most of the 108 points he chalked up last winter. On the diamond, our hero was a valuable utility man for three years and he reached the apex of glory this year by doubling in the winning run over Brookline with two out in the ninth. In addition to these accomplishments, Tennis and Golf were his minor sport activities. Holy Cross has magnetized Frank, so he will spend the next four years as a Crusader before embarking on a medical career. Abiding success, Frank, and may St, Sebastians be always proud of you as she has been for the past four years. :-I 4 8 l-: WNW at 1 K L 'Q bu xg -Q A 4 but tt 5 ' W e Q 1' 65 Massnf-W HENRY THOMAS LANE, JR. Hank - Spook The old proverb has it that men eat to live, but you can't prove it by Henry Lane. For years now, his prodigious appetite has been amazing the School's student body and threatening to undermine his popularity on the Hill. However, undaunted by threats and entreaties alike, he has always managed to gain the King's Chair at table and use that vantage point for all it was worth. Last summer, a crime wave swept over Falmouth when shopkeepers and picnickers comtplained of being despoiled of their goods, but it probably had no connection with the act that Hank figured 25 days in a lumber yard was more than enough work for a lifetime. Involved in practically every escapade that took place at St. Sebastian's since he entered as a Sophomore, Henry accords top-billing to Operation Graveyard, the night when he and Andy McAuliffe stowed away in the b-ack of a Belmont citizen's car and revealed their presence only when the operator and his fair friend were conversing blithely in the precincts of a cemetery. For girls he had only disdain, although, now it can be told, he attended one prom under duress. Nomina- tion to a chorus line in the Minstrel Show this year gnawed at his vitals so completely that his batting average shrunk to anaemic proportions, Most often in the company of Murph and Gib, he could always find time for heated disputes with Fish and for managing The Golden Terror. For his diamond exploits here at St. Sebastian's, Hank is well worthy of the title Mr. Baseball. His first thrill and the one he is least likely to forget was his catch of a long, towering fly in the ninth inning of the first Exeter game - a clutch that gave McNabb the heart to fan the final batter and gain a 5-4 triumph. Thereafter, as emer- gencies demanded, he became the finest third baseman in the School's history and a crafty pitcher who was given the toughest mound assignments and always came through with a top-notch performance. A long ball hitter fwhen no Minstrel Show loomedj, Henry achieved a .400 average as a junior and his lengthy triple set the stage for our Brookline High win of this year. Hockey also saw him shine, first as center of the Second Line and this year as the spearhead of the first frontier, In informal competi- tion, he revelled in furious Tennis duels with Father Hannigan against Father Flanigan and Father Harrington, and to sup defeat was a bitter pill, It is with deep regret that we part from Henry who has added so much to the color of our St. Sebastian days. May your B.C. career be 21 continuation of the happy years you spent with us, Hank. Li 49 1-. . 4332 nfs Psvcmc, Q ' ITELLYOU ' l T' Q12 7x So I ssz TO golzusrel N l, f'iiii2f-! .ffm- fl if l f Z 49 p 00' ,gl in 2: at igmlg 4 ,ia 6' Wussr-09 JOSEPH FRANCIS MCCARTHY UIUC., The records list Joe McCarthy as a resident of the West End of Boston, but, ac- cording to the reports of impartial observers, he spends at least as much time in Brighton as he does in his home bailiwick. In the Summer, Marshfield enters the picture and he may be seen at the wheel of a flashy new convertible making the round of South Shore resorts. joe joined our class last September and his ready friendliness won him acceptance immediately, Bull sessions during recess periods proved him quite a raconteur of per- sonal experiences, most of which were prefaced with One day, Bornstein and I- . In Math and Physics our new comrade proved himself especially sharp, and he could always be relied upon to formulate a method of approach that was rief as well as correct. As his contribution to the Science Fair, joe did a great deal of research on bridges and turned in a treatise that was enthusiastically received by Father Harrington. For English and allied subjects, the 6'2 lad could not work up such a keen relish and Father Sylvester was often heard inquiring Do you work nights, Mr. McCarthy? , Truth to tell, Joe made a hobby of prolonged sleeps and quite often he made his appearance here without having given himself a Toni , Reporting for Football last Fall, joe soon formed fast friendships with fellow gridders like Ebber Ryan and Reed Gomperts. As a tackle, he proved himself a fine defensive player and on one occasion his eagerness to nail a ball-carrier cost him some chipped teeth 'when Tom Green arrived at joe's objective simultaneously. When Water Polo happened to us, the Boston boy was one of the first enthusiasts to sign up but he was forced to forego the sport on account of a sinus condition. Joe's future will revolve around an architectural engineering career and he plans to prepare for it at Boston College, with Norwich also a contender for his favor, Your days with us were all too brief, joe, so be suregthat you keep a bridge between yourself and the Class of '49 and use it frequently. :-l 50 l-: as 55 ii My 7' tl i ji' va Q. 5.5 'MAssAf-9 PAUL KIMBALL MCDONALD Angus - Mac You will remember Paul singing I Want a Different Girl for Every Month of the Year in the First Minstrel Show and acting as interlocutor in the St. Sebastian Follies of 1949. Smooth, urbane and well-poised in the latter role, he did a superb job and then added to his laurels by rendering Faraway Places and Cruising Down the River. The last number was a duet with Miss joan Crowley and it has been reported that it occasioned considerable worry to Bob Murphy, joining our Freshman Class a bit belatedly, Mac was made to feel perfectly at home when Father Keating coined the nickname Angus for him, Early in his career at St. Sebastian's, he was interviewed publicly by Father Beatty and the ability he manifested on that occasion probably earned him his nomination to The Walrus staff. Later he rose to the eminence of Ulnquiring Reporter on the School paper and he contributed biographical material for the personal life-stories of classmates for The Arrow. iWhen Debating was inaugurated here at the School, Paul had the necessary forensic skill to compete with success and the result was that he appeared in the two Prize Debates. As a Senior, he and john Moore were voted the winning side, Paul's eloquence and rebuttal doing much to gain the decision. More at home in the extra-curricular activities mentioned above than in sports, Paul liked to take an occasional Hyer at Tennis and there is pictorial evidence extant to prove that he steered in his first serve with the aid of his tongue. A good dancer and a young man who seemed to belong in a Tux, the Newton Centre lad had all the social graces and could always be relied on to carry the conversational ball, Toothaches meant trips to Worcester for him and he will always recall the visit on which the power failed the dentist at the critical moment. While'he regarded Physics as a complete waste of time, he did well in his studies and was especially appreciative of Mr, Walsh's round- table sessions in the Library. On Father Keatings test papers his keen wit manifested itself in the creation of various pseudonyms, Certain to do well wherever he goes, Paul has not yet decided on the college of his choice. Keep smiling all your days, Paul, and we shall follow your career with interest and loyalty. y 1-I 51 I-: l s if oorir Hunny not it-4 W ive cgor aL 2 PLENTYOF f 'Q TIME Lf -D ggi C' ...f X 1 i THATIS No.5..woup5n wHA'r HE GETS wneu ' Hes HEALTW OO r, t- I I I be 'tf bs' l',vFQB+5Sih w +lf + t w 'SQB ct ROBERT FRANCIS MURPHY Bob - --Murph Credit for catapulting the School's name into headlines must be given to Bob Murphy, not only because of his Hockey exploits but also because of his part in the lost-at-sea episode of 1947. Rumor has it that he never moved on that voyage any more than he moves on a dance floor. A Newton resident, Murph has been responsible for inflicting Henry Lane on the School and, in his early days here, was also responsible for many useless ties and T shirts. Friends of Bob will always revere the memory of his late, lamented Dad who made a St. Sebastian jacket the equivalent of a ticket for a box seat at Boston Garden. Gifted with the knack of making and keeping friends, Murph is as much at home in the Lane household as in his own and has taken a leading part in equestrian exploits at Westwood, Locally, he and The Splendid Splinter were seen often at Ellen Kelly's and the Totem Pole, although he has graduated recently to the clientele of The Meadows. At Falmouth last summer, he essayed the role of cook for Lane and Green, only to be rewarded by the necessity of maintaining an all- night vigil in order to protect his car-fare to Boston, On occasion, Bob has acted as porter for the baggage o Jack Boyle and a fair friend, but generally he is in the Number 1 spotlight as he was on the second night of this year's Minstrel Show. Ever since his entrance to St. Sebastian's, Murph has figured prominently in School athletics. Beginning as a Freshman center, he changed over to an end post during his Sophomore and Junior years and then ended his moleskin career as the Varsity climax runner. Gridiron enthusiasts will always remember his valiant completion of a jack Boyle aerial in the end zone that tied the Cambridge Latin game of '47 and set the stage for our victory, So great was his sense of loyalty to his team that he insisted on playing his regular position the day after his Dad was buried, In Hockey, Bob inherited the mantle of the legendary Mui and became the' Mr, Hockey of his day, For two successive years he was the outstanding individual player in the Catholic League and we all recall the time that he celebrated his conquest of pneumonia by scoring five goals in the first game he appeared in after his illness. A good golfer, he represented the School in that sport also and turned in fine scores for Father Hannigan, Lured by B.C.'s national championship of last season, Murph is planning on re- joining Mui in Maroon and Gold spangles. May life be good to you, Bob, and may we meet often to reminisce over the happy days we spent at St. Sebastian's. :-l 52 I-: our le a-eat 'J it il s ROBERT EMMET NEVILLE Mike - Senator Because his father is Mayor of Cambridge, Mike is our self-constituted authority on things political. While the world watched the protracted balloting before his Dad's election, the Senator kept us informed on the most recent developments, As might be expected, Bob proved himself a rabid Democrat by blaming the Republicans for everything wrong in this mad world. To try out his political cunning, he moved in on the French Club election in junior year, lined up his delegates well in advance, and brought Clem Dore home as President. Developing quite a flair for things French, Mike made the Quebec trip with Father Aubut's lads in the spring of '48 and returned with a cosmopolitan air about him, Not always conscious of his dignity, in earlier years he was a member of the King's Men and was one of the leading terrorists in the disposal of Robert Julien. Gifted with a vivid imagination, he often adopts the charac- ter of an English sahib and speaks of his mythical pet elephant Raj, Recently he has displayed a yen for the outdoor life and he has accompanied Bruce Harrigan on hunting and fishing expeditions in the wilds of New Brunswick. On one of the jaunts, talk about panthers in the vicinity made him a trackman when a noise was heard in the underbrush. Far from being an athlete, Mike contents himself with the role of a spectator and, whenever he is tempted to exercise, sits down until the temptation passes, During summer vacations, the Senator is to be found at Falmouth at practically no expense to his famil because he takes three meals a day in the cottage of a very close friend. Other details about his social life are practically unknown, for he is most secretive in that regard. As a hobby, Bob collects pistols and he has acquired the reputation of being a pretty reliable authority on things military. Together with a few other privileged characters, the Cantabrigan sat at the feet of the Headmaster for Latin every day and quite frequently the instruction was continued on a motor trip. It was on such expedi- tions that the Senator picked up the story behind the news that enabled him to cop first prize in Current Events. Mike's next four years will be spent at Georgetown where the large St, Sebastian contingent will make him feel at home, Keep your eye on the national scene, Bob, for we'd enjoy paying you a call in the White House. .-1 53 1-1 wma ME FOR YOQJE ANAGER You lx 5,490 IN CLEM 3 IL, J 8 J- ,Qi .V M5 -lv fy f l, , x X Y I cf IX I X fi X, E New XX 29 it X Q 'X 4'1- : if c + 545 + ti + 1 5 fl H 'M455AC,tXu WILLIAM THOMAS O'BRIEN Obie - Bill That Hne-looking, suave, rosy-cheeked gentleman who presided over the class' social affairs is none other than the same Willy O'Brien who in days of yore once set a School record for speed in leaving the Dining Hall, with a furious dignitary on his heels. Thus it is that the years have wrought a tremendous change in the Newton squire who now loves to 'whip around the Garden City in the family Buick, Not a classicist by nature, Obie felt much more at home in Math and History than he did in Latin, although at the present time he is considering the publication of Virgil as a Pocket Book special. Blessed with many friends, he was a key figure in the sessions of The Morning Cigarette Club where he held forth as an authority on all subjects from machine guns to Ming Pottery. Quick to detect an error in the statements of others. Bill could unleash a tirade of correction and then revert to his favorite topic, the Naval Reserve. To get relief from academic pressure, our versatile classmate tinkered with old cars, recorded his own programs, took pictures for The Walrus and drew cartoons. Although he had a wholesome respect for the Faculty, on one Alpine expedition, Father Keating's red locks led Obie to mistake the teacher for George Kelly in the dead of night, and was Willy chagrined to find that he had greeted the Ski Chief with I-Ii, George I Even greater embarassment was felt by our Boy Artist when he almost electrocuted Father Harrington by crossing wires. In the realm of athletics, Bill's chief interest lay along the lines of Football and, after serving an apprenticeship with the j.V.'s, in due time he graduated to the Varsity. When injuries removed Bob Murphy and Billy Gibbons from the gridiron scene, Obie became the Red and Black power back and he rose to the occasion, smashing out the needed yardage for first downs. His favorite Football memory will always be the practice session in which he ran through the entire Varsity for a T.D. even though the regulars knew the play that was to be used. j,V. Baseball also intrigued him in earlier years, and, with the advent of Water Polo, his cup of joy was filled to the brim. Always on hand for St. Sebastian contests, his loyalty to his School and schoolmates left nothing to be desired, In company with his pal, Tom Green, our merry roustabout is Villanova bound and his ultimate ambition is to become a druggist. Turn on that smile, Will, and the Liggett chain will be in for plenty of competition. .-1 54 1-1 Qs COUNIQPQ' 119, I + if 1 , I. - Q -A Q ll ,Y 9 + 7' El ' 1 va Massnf-W0 THOMAS ALOYSIUS O'SHEA Tommy - Itchy Tommy O'Shea maintains that he is not looking for Eddie Linnane's job, still he opens up the School by appearing each morning at approximately 8 A.M, Not given to idleness, the Newton Highlander spends that extra hour well in preparing for the clay's work ahead. With us for four years, Itchy received his nickname early in his St. Sebastian career when Father Keating's movie camera revealed him scratching his cranium on several occasions. A member of the triumvirate of Dias, Cochrane and O'Shea, Tommy finds his partners kindred spirits in model plane making and midget- racing. Roundwood Road is the race course for the latter sport and their interest in the tiny cars is heightened by the residence of a pro on that street. In spare time, Tom is a Concessions Executive at Braves Field, although he has been puzzled when he has been assigned to sell Hot Coffee in 90 temperature and Ice-cold Orangeade in 400. Up to recently, the women in his life have only been one-night stands, but just lately he has developed an interest in the niece of a well-known educator. Once he was em- barrassed no end by a meeting of his mother with Art Dias in Brigham's, since the good lady had been led to believe that her son and Arthur were in each other's company. To hear Tom talk, his is the only warm-rod Plymouth in existence and he chose a quiet thoroughfare, Moody St., Waltham, for his practice driving. After ordering a California muffler for the car, he never quite got up the courage to claim it at the P.O., probably because he learned that it was not a product of his uncle's Universal Appliance Co. When he was absent from School one day, a forged note on a returned paper caused him to turn green until the forger confessed. An habitue of things like the Sportsman's Show and the Electrical Show, Tom found it difficult at such times to keep his eye on little brother Roger with so many distractions. Forced by his size to play only IV. Football, Itchy specialized in end-play and in the indoor season played a spirited game of Library Table Hockey. Looking forward to a future in Production Engineering, Tom has not yet made his final choice of a college to prepare him for such a career. Long life to you, Tommy boy, and may you End an easy climb to the summit of success. rl 55 l-: If W FPR f,D-N ii, Q A if 1 E .alif I , - ,wAsArRA1o if X .i ' 5 4 of 1 K P9 --ik a .V it . 0 H ii i +54 kin ,Q '91, 4 ' ssa w JOSEPH MURRAY REGAN, JR. Murray For a little fellow, Murray Regan goes in for tall things --- such as Sam Heller and tall tales. In the latter department, his favorite concerns a hole-in-one scored by himself and witnessed, he claims, by jack Mulhern. To hear him tell it, he uncorked a pro- digious drive and thought that he had overdriven the green, when, lo and also behold, he found the pellet nestling coyly in the cup. Golf is fast becoming a passion with him and he never misses an opportunity to improve his game. Finding a fast friend in Sam Hefler, Murray trusted his fellow Townie and never thought that the day would dawn when the word Prom would cause him to see red, Quiet and attentive in the class- room, gave the books a good battle and his marks bore out the studious impression created by his scholarly glasses. As his contribution to the Science Fair, he made a clay model of the human brain and was lauded by the judges for the caliber of his work, although the same astute gentlemen were almost bowled over when our classmate re- vealed that he had chosen dentistry for a career. Although he has to be propped up on two cushions when he gets behind the wheel, Murray had no trouble in passing his driving test, so the Milton-Green Harbor road will have another menace this summer. The fact that he hails from the same town as the Academy made him a natural for the jeanne d'Arc line in two successive Minstrel Shows. Within a few weeks after his arrival here in '45, Murray won a name for himself by his courageous tackling of any and all opponents encountered by Father Keating's J.V.'s. Waiting patiently for a berth with the Varsity, the watch-charm halfback made it this year and turned in some nifty ball-carrying in addition to being a very valuable member of the secondary defense. Few of us will ever forget the magnificent pass com- pletion he made deep in the Weston end zone, even though an oHicial ruling called the play back, In Hockey, even as a Freshman, Murray was good enough to gain the Varsity squad as a member of the Diaper Line and he saw service for three years of Catholic League competition, To round out his versatility, he played the outfield for Father Gilmartin's Bus after gaining experience in j.V. competition. Like his Dad, Murray is convinced that the only college worth attending is B.C. and he never entertained a thought of matriculating anywhere else. If past performance means anything, the name of Murray Regan will continue to be synonymous with loyalty over a lifetime. The best of everything, Murray, 1-I 56 I-1 l .fee 0: Hifi '- if ll :-N Nl f f , We fs.. X ,V 'bmssavrl FRANCIS LEE RENAUD Frank - Lee Forest Hills' delegate to the Class of 1949 is Frank Renaud who has been a boon companion in our midst for the past two years. Transferring to St. Sebastian's from Boston Latin School, Lee found an interest in practically every aspect of School life. Academically he was prone to favor the sciences to the classics, but the latter have a way of growing on a person, so that, by the close of his career on Nonantum Hill, Frank was seriously considering doing Books VII-XII of Virgil on his own, Physics, Chemistry and Math were his delight and he revelled in the hardest problems that Father Harrington could devise. At times he was referred to as The Answer Man for his fractional re- sults were extremely accurate. Beyond the demands of the curriculum Lee was interested enough to do original research and creative work along scientific lines. When the Science Fair was held this year, his wind tunnel was adjudged as of ex aequo rating with Joe Sheehan's entry and it brought him a duplicate first prize, His ability to talk fast and convincingly was a preciated by Father Beatty and, as a result, Frank was entrusted with the task of residing over the first public Prize Debate at the School, a function that he discharged, with great poise and savoir faire, Socially, the jamaica Plain boy loved to don a tuxedo and play Arthur Murray, when the social tide was at a low ebb, he was even known to conduct fair guests on a tour of St. Sebastian's. A sports lover by nature, Frank played Football with the Varsity although, by a quirk of fate, he was unfortunate enough to suffer a broken leg in a practice session and that injury sidelined him for the greater part of this last season. When he did return to action, he saw serviceat a tackle slot and his playing gave evidence of the keen relish he found in ersonal contact. In the Spring, the tall lad donned the catcher's paraphernalia and served, as understudy to jack Boyle and Paul Carey, Between times, he was a candidate for the goalie's job with the sextet and he carried his enthusiasm for the ice game to the extent that he played also with local teams in contests at the Skating Club. Accepted already at Catholic University, Frank is looking forward to joining the large St. Sebastian's contingent already established in Washington. Good going, Lee, and may you give us the first opportunity to acclaim your success, 1-I 57 MKTRUMAN WANTS YOU TOADD UP THF NATIONAL DEBT MAN, 1114 .Zii:':fL U' Z r l GOSBQZESYOON El 'ill six f - V i Q ta s . , L 0'. '5'TH+Q Q 1 'I ei - If MASSACV' EDWARD PAUL RYAN Ebber Back in the Fall of 1945, our Freshman days took on added glamour when we dis- covered that our tall classmate, Ed Ryan, had already spent a brief but patriotic career in the service of our country. When his outhful age was discovered, the res onsibility of training him was transferred to St. Sebastian's and Ed has never regrettedn the change. Quiet and reserved on the surface, our Brighton re resentative was quick to see the humor in any development and then it was that he wouldu emit one of his characteristic gems of dry humor. While he never rivalled Fran Kett's position in the class, Ebber could be prevailed upon to do some very fine academic work and his proximity to the School made him a natural for evenings with Father Flanigan. His Senior year awakened a keen inter-- est in Radio, and, under Father Harrington's tutelage, he became a thorough technician. On one occasion, however, he laid down in English and there was another afternoon that he found it embarrassing to be found in Oak Square. As one of Father Keating's pioneer minstrels, he added to the daintiness of the Beef Trust Chorus in 1948 and was recalled by popular demand to take part in the Jeanne d'Arc number this year. Rehearsals never bored him because he could laugh forever at the gyrations of his fellow chorine, Henry Lane. The late evening supper served to all Seniors at the Ryan home after this year's Junior Prom will long be remembered as an outstanding social success. Because of his fine build, Ebber skipped the usual apprenticeship with Father Keat- ing's I. V.'s and became a member of the Varsity squad even as a Freshman. Coached well by Vin he mastered the intricacies of tackle play and earned a regular starting berth in the Red and Black line. Perhaps his nnest performance was turned in against Cam- bridge High and Latin last Fall, when he grudgingly yielded only Lib yards to the enemy, despite repeated assaults. A toss of a coin was all that stood between him and the Red Football captaincy, and he took the decision with the best of sportsmanship. When the Water Polo craze swept the School, Ed was on hand to give a good account of himself and, it is said, that even Father Harrington did not relish coming to grips with him. Ed has been magnetized by the towers of Boston College ever since his infancy days and no other college ever allured him. St. Sebastian's is a natural stop-over between Brighton and University Heights, Ed, and we hope that you will rejoin us on the Hill often. .-1 sa 1-r COU N fe. aa H . +. if Q, 4' Qs NTB' il, lj Qu l + s s PAUL DONALD SULLIVAN Sul Waban, a village of Newton fas the signs sayj, is represented by many students at St, Sebastian's, but Paul Sullivan is the lone Senior delegate. For two years now, he has made us Waban conscious and his joy knew no bounds when several Red Sox players selected it for a temporary residence. In our midst, Sul has been friendly, con- genial and easy to get along with, Jack Baker and Henry Lane were his special cronies, with jim Cotter and Fran Murphy close seconds. As a student he bent his brows para ticularly over Math and the sciences, and he amazed the School by scoring 100W for one marking period in very intricate Math. This scientific flair carried over into his extra-curricular life also, for in his spare time he constructed a working model of a gas- producing plant that fascinated all visitors to the first Science Fair and won him first prize in School-wide competition. This year, a scale model he constructed was good enough to attain third prize, With such a scientific bent already demonstrated, Paul was a heavy favorite to win the Chemistry Award in his junior year and he did so easily. Off the campus, Sul applied his chemical skill to the fine art of baking and turned out a fine variety of eclairs, cakes, pies and other pastry for a well-known Waban food shop. Scituate is his idea of Heaven on earth, he thinks that vegetables are to be eschewed and not chewedg in addition, he sleeps the clock around whenever the opportunity presents itself. At various times, Paul took a Hing at three major sports at St, Sebastian's. Finding that his build would not permit him to continue in Football, this past Winter he con- centrated on Hockey and enjoyed immensely the few contests that the mild Winter permitted to be played. A speedy wing, the Waban lad was a good stick-handler and his aggressiveness won him the opportunity to see frequent service and a Varsity letter as well. Baseball also attracted him as a junior and he became an infield candidate until called away by the demands of other projects and activities. Drawn by the appeal of Boston College, Paul will pursue a pre-medical course at the Heights that will permit him to reside in his beloved Waban. Your proximity to St. Sebastian's will ena le us to see you often, Sul, and may you add to your laurels with the years. 1-I 59 I-1 Have You TRIED MY ANGEL CAKE? Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mrs. George FRIENDS OF THE CLASS OF 1949 The task of financing this latest edition of The Arrow has been greatly facilitated by the unanimous response of the parents and friends of St. Sebastian students to an invitation to patronize the book far in advance of its publication. We are deeply grateful to them all and we trust that their generosity will be amply repaid by the pleasure they will End in perusing this record of another year of achievement at St, Sebastian's. .joseph F. Abely . James Allen Albert N. Armstrong, jr. Thomas P, Athridge .John B. Atkinson A. Baker Thomas L, Barrette, '48 Mrs. Dorothy F, Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. George M. Bernier Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bonica Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brannan Mr. and Mrs. james J. Brosnahan Mrs, Sylvia Burgess Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burke Dr. john E. Burns Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mrs. jane P. Dr. and Mrs Vincent A, Burns Charles H, Callahan Callahan A. A. Campbell William P. Canning .William Carey and Mrs. Felix Carr Dr. and Mrs. Walter Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs john H. Casey Harold Cassedy .joseph A. Cavanagh . james Clifford Rt. Rev. Robert P. Barry, LL.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. john A. Butler, P.P. Very Rev. Daniel J, Donovan, P.P. Rt. Rev. Charles A. Finn, S.T.D., LL.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. Walter J, Furlong, LL.D. Rt. Rt. Rt. Rt. Very Rev. Charles D. Mclnnis Rt. Rev. Jeremiah F. Minihan, D.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. Francis L, Phelan, S.T.L., LL.D., P.P. Rt. Rev. Richard Quinlan, S.T.L., P.P. Very Rev. Thomas J. Riley, Ph.D. Rev. Francis V. Cummings, P.P. Rev. Charles J. Maguire, P.P. Francis X. Meehan, Ph.D. Henry C. Reardon, P.P. Rev. Augustine F. Hickey, Ed.D., l.P.P. Rev. Thomas MacCormack, P.P. Eric F. MacKenzie, D.C.L., P.P. john J, McGarry, D.C.L., P.P. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Michael Clogan Charles R. Coan Cyril E, Cochran Robert F. Cochrane james Coleman and Mrs. john P. Condon Arthur G. Connor Edward J. Connors Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. John T. Conway and Mrs. Paul R. Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cotter Mrs. Eleanor Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coyle Mr. and Mrs. C. Cottle Joseph F. Deignan Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Demeo Mr. and Mrs. joseph H. deVicq Dr. and Mrs. John L. Doherty Mr. and Mrs. john A, Donahue Miss Mayline Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Clement J, Dore Dr. and Mrs. Edward T. Downey Mr. and Mrs. John Downey Mr. Mr. Mr. 1-I 60 I-1 and Mrs. Henry M, Dugan and Mrs. john E. Dunphy and Mrs. Walter T. Durnan Y Mr. John J, Egan Mr. and Mrs . John F. Elston Dr. and Mrs. James A. Evans .Grifhn S, Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Patrick Fallon .Joseph L, Fenton . Harold Field Mrs, Martin W, Fisher Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Dr. and Mrs Dr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Thomas W, Fitzgerald William H. Flanagan Paul L. Flynn Horace R. Gaudette . joseph G, Gazzola Lawrence J. Geoghegan Joseph F. Gibbons Thomas Giblin john C. Gill Walter Gillis joseph F. Glasheen Henry G. Gomperts Robert E, Green Mr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Greene Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel V. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. .john H. Griffin james G, Harnedy Thomas j. Hartnett William A. Hefler Frank Hennessy joseph C, Higgins Robert E. Higgins, '46 Mr. and Mrs. Albert C, Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hurley Mrs, Mary M, Hurley Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Frederick joyce Mr. and Mrs. .Richard F, Keelan .Leon E. Kelley . Frank Kelly Mrs. James A. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Stephen T. Kett Henry T. Lane Leo Macdonald Raymond L, MacDonald Wilfrid C, Macdonald .Wallace L. MacKinnon Donald A. MacNeil Frederick E. Maguire Frederick Mahony Matthew J. Malloy .William R, Masterson .joseph P. McArdle . john W. McAuliffe Charles R. McCarthy john H. McCarthy joseph F, McCarthy . john A, McCarty Mrs. Katharine H. McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Francis E, McCourt Irving T, McDonald Eugene F. McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. McHugh Mr. and Mrs. john Mclsaac Mr. and Mrs. john F. McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Molinari Mr. and Mrs. john W, Moore Mr. and Mrs. Mr. William Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Morley T. Morrissey john M. Mulhern Mrs, Helen Muollo Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy Mrs, Robert F. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neville Mr. and Mrs. Daniel j, O'Brien Mrs, Helen L. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. O'Bryan Mr. Francis L. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Amos W. Oldfield Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. O'Shea Mrs. Helen M. O'Shea Mr. and Mrs. Bernard j. O'Toole Mr. and Mrs. john Phillips Mrs. David Henry Posner Mr. and Mrs. Charles H, Powell Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Powers J. Murray Regan Mr. and Mrs. Leo Renaud Mr. and Mrs. john M. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Edward P, Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Santora Mr. and Mrs. Alger C. Schiffman Mrs. Mary A. Sefton Mr. and Mrs. George M, Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Shea Mr. and Mrs. joseph H, Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. john V, Sherry Charles L. Sullivan Joseph E, Sullivan Oliver Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. joseph I. Supple Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Tedeschi Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Tehan Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thibault john Todd Mr. and Mrs. William Volante Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Vorce Mr. and Mrs. Claud J, Weber Mr. and Mrs. Miss Mary L. Ernest Woelfel Woods Mr. and Mrs. Matthias J. Zock 61 1-. ur Elfzlhg uf 551. 6SDl'l2I5tiLI1I 1-1 621-1 'fir tx 'YQ Q f :eq f 0 E lv 'W +hl r mn l 2 .- . xl S-if ' Q'- saws l E XXV THE BOW It is from the taut bow that the arrow is launched to seek the desired target, and it is from the School, Our School, that we are being dispatched now to speed our way unerringly to the target of Christian Manhood. The story of the adjustment of the arrows to the bow is con- tained in this history of our years at St. Sebas- tian's. The arrow's power is dependent on the strength and pliability of the bow. St. Sebas- tian's roots are deep in the soil of Christian culture. From this source our growing tree has drawn its evident strength and pliability. 1-l 63 I-1 CLASS OF 1949 Rem' Row: Fitzgerald, MacDonald, Corcoran, H, Collupy, Cochran, Donnelly, Dore McCarthy, R. Collupy, Downey, Baker, Sullivan, Lane. Middle Row: Clogan, Brooks, Renaud, Kett, McDonald, Hefler, Joyce, O'Brien, Coleman Hurley, Flanagan, Clifford, Gomperts. Front Row: Keelan, Burke, Ryan, Neville, Hughes, Murphy, Green, Gibbons, O'Shea Cochrane, Kelly, Regan, Harrigan, Demeo. -5C0U pP SWS , W Q0- ? J' ,Q ' Q M . frzf -Ie. S gn , MI ,m,il, 1- + 'i wreak + 'fx ' iei, ,gf 'b m , fb 'VMASSAUXB :-l 64 l 1 1 l x .- - , Maura.. 1 FRESHMEN - - - Wlien we were very young CLASS HI TORY September 17, 19-15 was the red-letter day on which we first entered the portals of St. Sebastians The School had already graduated its first class the preceding june and we were the fifth Freshman group to climb Nonantum Hill. In company with the rest of the world, the student body of 165 was jubilant over the achievement of V-j Day as it made its way to the Chapel for the Mass of the Holy Ghost that was to inaugurate the School year formally. Entering the Chapel, we were impressed by its simple beauty and, during the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice, we felt very close to the Author and Giver of all blessings. After he had recited the prayers at the end of Mass, Father Mclnnis, 'the Headmaster, addressed us from the sanctuary and made known to us the ideals and requirements of the School. Here, for the first time, we were warned that three hours study each night was of the essence and that academic success would come only by dint of Blood, sweat and tears. Wfhen the rosters of the various classes were announced, the students left the Chapel to repair to their respective classrooms and we found that the Freshmen had been divided into two sections designated arbitrarily as 1-1 65 1,1 A and B . While we were familiarizing ourselves with our new surroundings text books were distributed and we noticed that our ranks had been divided as follows Freshman A Paul Burke Richard Carreiro James Clifford john Cochran David Connor Ralph Donnelly Gordon Doucette John Elston William Flanagan George Hayes james Hefler Richard Hook Francis Kett John Lydon Paul McDonald David Mcsorley john O'Brien john O'Neill Edward Ryan john Sherry Richard Sylvia Freshman B Neil Campbell Paul Clogan Richard Collupy Paul Corcoran john Darwin Frank Donovan Frank Downey Clifford Falk Albert Hughes Richard Hurley Richard Keelan Robert Kelly Frank Logue Gerard McCourt Robert Neville james O'Neil Thomas O'Shea Robert Powers Murray Regan Robert Russo Edward Seth Donald Sisk The following morning, School began in earnest and we were introduced to the priests who would guide us in our academic endeavors. Soon the names of Father Beatty, Father Cuffe, Father Keating and Father Clifford rolled glibly from our tongues and later we came to know the priests who taught the upper classes, Father Flanigan, Father Cotter, Father Stocklosa, Father Hannigan and Father Redding. Unfortunately, we were not permitted to enjoy Father Cuffe's direction very long, for on September 26th he was transferred to become Chaplain of St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Rev. james H. Joyce took over his classes in Math and General Science. As a farewell token of affec- tion, a set of Breviaries was presented to the departing teacher and the ovation he received on that occasion indicated to us the esteem in which he had been held by the School. Since Father Cuffe had been Director of Athletics, it was necessary to appoint a successor to him in that post and Father Flanigan was named to the position by the Headmaster. As we adjusted ourselves to the daily routine, we began to look forward to certain breaks in the scholastic program that made School life quite enjoyable. The 10:30 recess was one of these and we lost no time in leaving the classroom and hastening to the gym where we were content to join groups that philosophized on all subjects under the sun, It was not long before we were able to recognize the more eminent of the upper classmen and it pleased us to get a HH from fellows like Myron Bullock, jack Mulhern, Andy McAuliffe and Bob McNabb. At noon, a full course dinner was served us in the refectory and we marvelled at the quantity as well as the quality of the repast set before us. We could hardly wait for the day to come when we would be assigned to wait on table in our turn, because the waiters seemed to enjoy the process immensely. Presiding over the long tables of those days, a member of the Faculty saw to it that we were not bashful about seconds and also kept the conversational ball rolling. Between courses we admired the plaques on the walls of the Dining Hall and many of us won- dered if we would ever achieve the distinction of having a personal plaque of our own. When the School day ended, most of us acted on Father Keating's cordial invita- tion to report to his J.V. Football squad, although two of our number, Ed Ryan and Jack Darwin, had size enough to become members of Mr. Murphy's Varsity group. Dressing for practice and trooping into the showers afterwards gave us a sense of really belonging at St, Sebastian's and we went down the Hill conscious of the fact that there 66 1- l L PRIZE DIYBATIZ GROUP Mtflarty, Md arthy, lfather Beatty, Renaud, McDonald, Moore. could he tiun as well as work in this prep school lite, yet the hook hag on our shoulders acted as a hrake to curh our spirits from rising too high, Although it may have heen merely a coincidence, we were only memhers of the student hotly for a week when the Headmaster saw tit to inaugurate a detention period after School hours tor maleliactors ol varying kinds and the tirst session ot' the jug numhered six victims, ln due course ol' time, the lfreshmen had their voices tried out hy Father Keating and Mr. Leonard Wliecltiii, and there was much kidding evoked hy the proc ess, Secretly, those who made the ranks ot' the Cfhoristers were quite proud of the tact, while those who did not covered up their disappointment hy good-natured raillery ot' the future Cfarusos. By Uctoher, some ot' our classmates had heen named to 'l'he X5Ualrus stati and we awaited news stories over the names ol Dave C onnor, Paul Clorcoraii, Boh Kelly and lfran Kett. Wfhen the tirst issue of the School paper did appear, it expressed con- gratulations ol' the students to the Headmaster on the ottasion ol' the Silver juhilee ot' his Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. ln that tonnection, we were privileged to assist at the Solemn High Mass which lfather Mclnnis celehrated on Ottoher lith at the Clenacle Convent in the presence ot' Bishop Kelleher and we were proud ol' the presentation speech made in our name hy Myron Bullock as he gave the Headmaster a Spiritual Bouquet from the student hody, Meanwhile, we followed with pride the exploits ot the Varsity lioothall team as it rolled to victory over older and larger schools like Lawrence Academy, Rivers, Roxhury Latin and Portsmouth Priory. Although tied hy Tahor and deleated hy Providence Country Day, our Red and Black squad emerged with six wins, the last over Priory hetore a large Parents and liriends Day gathering here on St, Sehastian lfield, One game in particular will always remain in our memory, lor, alter we had tr.unpled jamaica Plain hy a -ITU score, that night a tire hroke out in the cellar ot' the School and some 671, C. Y. O. PARADE Senior Class Officers head the St. Sebastian marching contingent. wag suggested that it was an act of revenge on the part of the defeated team, ln their own sphere of competition, our and j.V.'s acquitted themselves nobly and in the game reports given in the refectory the names of Murray Regan and Bob Kelly received particular credit. lnto this idyllic existence, the specter of a report card inserted itself when the hrst marking period closed and we waited with bated breath to hear our fate, Whera the Honor Roll awards were announced, we were pleased that jack Cochran, Dave Connor, jim l-lefler, Bob Kelly, Frank Kett and Murray Regan had made the grade and we re- solved that the next similar occasion would find the rest of us recipients of honors, Wliile we did not quite grasp the complete significance of the event, we shared the general jubilation at St, Sebastians when it was announced that the first edition of The Arrow had won All-Catholic rating in the national competition for yearbooks sponsored by Marquette University, After Thanksgiving had come and gone, snow gave us an unexpected holiday on November 30th and helped us to anticipate the joys of the Christmas vacation, Mean- while, we were getting accustomed to the First Friday observance each month at the School and we enjoyed the Dialogue Mass that preceded a Communion Breakfast in the refectory. In early December, class elections were held and after grave consideration we elected Bob Kelly, Dave Connor, Murray Regan and Dick Collupy to the posts of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. If we were old enough to vote, we were mature enough to take part in the Schools social life, it seemed, for Bob Bull0ck's junior Prom committee beseiged us with tickets for their dance which was to be held during the Christmas vacation. rl l-1 By that time of year, our athletic interests were centered in the School Hockey and Basketball teams. Every Saturday night we were thrilled by jack Mulhern's exploits on the Skating Club ice and we followed our Red and Black skaters as they gave a magnificent account of themselves against all comers, being defeated once by Malden Catholic and squaring even that account by a 2-1 victory later in the year, We were particularly proud of the Diaper Line formed from members of our own class and we cheered every appearance of Bob Kelly, Murray Regan and john O'Brien to the echo, On the Basketball court, we were represented by Fran Kett, jim Hefler, Bob Kelly, Dave McSorley and Dick Hook, who formed the backbone of the J.V. squad. The Varsity court campaign was highlighted by Jack Cremmen's swish shot from mid- court that defeated Cathedral High in the closing seconds of play and by the establish- ment of a new cage record in the 52-15 defeat of Belmont Hill. When the first semester ended in january, the Annual Retreat was held and it proved to be a novel experience for many of us, Conducted by Reverend Lawrence P. Sullivan, C.S.C., the exercises were stimulating and they gave us an opportunity to retiect on the responsibilities of life. Soon spring was upon us and we watched the cage become a hive of Baseball activity as the diamond candidates worked out under the eagle eye of Coach Murphy. Early in April, the Saint Sebastian Choristers made their debut at the Hotel Vendome under the auspices of the Mt, Alvernia Mothers' Club and their offerings were enthusiastically received by a large audience. To reward the hard work of the songbirds, the Headmaster made them his guests at the annual concert of the New England Preparatory Schools' Glee Clubs. The month of the Blessed Mother introduced us to the School's traditional May devotions and, at the end of the month, we were all solemnly consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Interest in our St. Sebastian Baseball team mounted as our nine met the stiffest competition in private school ranks and rolled on to an impressive record of 13 wins in 15 games. The Thin Man, Bob McNabb, won new pitching laurels and we shall never forget his feat of toppling mighty Exeter by a 5-4 hair. Almost before we knew it, Graduation was upon us and the Seniors were inaugurating their Commencement Week exercises. Although few of our classmates attended the Senior Prom, we were on hand for the Fathers' and Sons' Day game with St. Columbkille's and, with our parents, we enjoyed Sanroma's piano Wizardry at the Musicale held in the Hotel Bradford. After a Baccalaureate Mass had been celebrated at the Cenacle on the morning of Graduation, the Commencement Exercises took place in the afternoon at the Archbishop's Residence. His Excellency proved a gracious host by delaying his departure for a college commence- ment to greet our graduates and congratulate their parents and teachers. After Arch- bishop Cushing left, Monsignor MacKenzie presided over the ceremonies that included an address to the graduates by Professor Louis Mercier of Harvard and Salutatory and Valedictory orations delivered by Bob Higgins and Myron Bullock, respectively. Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament brought the occasion to a close and also officially ended the first chapter of our career at St. Sebastian's. We retired from the scene eager to taste the delights of vacation, yet conscious that many times during the summer we would hearken back to thoughts of Nonantum Hill. K 52 ,ww 1- ff C 5 4, 32 15 44' MA 1-l 69 1-Q M..,., ,Q.,. w WW. 5 'A W' K M W than wc were SOPHOMORES 2314! f F SH iff ,-1 Vo 1. Scarcely a month after we had left St. Sebastian's, we were thrilled to read in the Boston papers that His Holiness Pope Pius XII had elevated our Headmaster to the rank of Papal Chamberlain with the title of Very Reverend Monsignor. Upon our return, the only change we found in him was the purple piping on his cassock that served to remind us to salute him as Monsignor instead of Father It was the largest enrollment in the School's history that Monsignor Mclnnis welcomed on the opening day in September, 1946, and it gave us great pleasure to note so many new students whom we could afford to greet affably, now that we were no longer the infant class on the Hill. In our own class ranks, some of last years members were missing, but their places had been taken by new arrivals like Tom Green, Bob Ward, Bill Brooks, Bruce Harrigan, Clem Dore, Reed Gomperts, and Bob Joyce. We soon learned that the Freshman class numbered 50 and that the Senior class was entertaining two members of the School's first graduated class, Bob Baker and jim Wiles, who would refresh at St. Sebastianls after terms in the service. Once again our membership was divided into A and B groups as follows: Sophomore A Paul Burke Paul Clogan john Cochran Hilton Collupy Paul Corcoran john Darwin Fran Downey Cliff Falk Dick Finnegan Tom Green jim Hefier Dick Hook Bob Kelly Bob Murphy Tom O'Shea john Sherry Bob Ward Sophomore B Bill Brooks Neil Campbell Dick Carreiro Jim Clifford Dick Collupy Dave Connor Ralph Donnelly Frank Donovan Clem Dore Gordon Doucette john Elston Bill Flanagan Bill Gibbons Reed Gomperts Dave Hanron Bruce Harrigan George Hayes Al Hughes Dick Hurley Bob Joyce Dick Keelan Fran Kett Gerard McCourt Paul McDonald Francis Melly Bob Neville Bill O'Brien Dick O'Neil Murray Regan Ed Ryan Frank Sheils When the academic program was announced, we learned that Father Clifford and Father Redding of last ye-ar's Faculty had been sent to universities for higher studies and that three new priests had been assigned to the School: Father Francis Desmond, Father Dacey and Father Aubut. On September 20th, the Headmaster observed his fiftieth birthday and received the congratulations of the Faculty and student body. After dinner that day, Father Beatty voiced the sentiments of the Monsignors fellow teachers while Bob Bullock of the Senior Class presented the Headmaster with a Spiritual Bou uet from the School at large. About that time also, the Alumni of St. Sebastian's decide? to organize and they met at the home of joe Carroll '45 to elect officers and formulate a permanent program. We learned that jimmy Collins '45 was chosen President and that under his direction an interesting series of activities would be launched. Once again, the School's gridiron activities absorbed us during the fall and we were proud of the role played by our classmates on Father Keating's j.V. eleven. Captained y Bob Kelly, the little men won five games and lost only to a heavier Lawrence Cen- tral Catholic team. The Varsity also had its moments of glory especially on Parents' and Friends' Day, October 19th, when St. Sebastian's tied a mighty St. John's Pre aggregation, thanks to Hilt Collupy's miraculous catch of a lengthy aerial from Jacl: Boyle. Triumphant over Cambridge High and Latin in the first meeting between the two schools, the Red and Black escaped defeat until late in the season when Lawrence Academy and St. Clement's took us into camp, the latter defeat caused principally by the scholastic ineligibility of four of our regulars. Another pleasant project was introduced in early Autumn when a School Tennis Tournament was held under the supervision of Father Aubut, new Tennis coach, Thirty-two racquet enthusiasts entered the Tournament and, in the final round, jack Nawn defeated Frank Pitts to become School Champion and win the racquet donated by Monsignor Mclnnis. I-I 71 I-. As Christmas approached we went to the polls to select our Sophomore class othcers and the popularity of a new classmate was revealed when Tom Green emerged as Class President, the Vice-Presidency was bestowed upon Fran Kett, while Bill Gibbons and Paul McDonald were chosen Treasurer and Secretary respectively, In the pages of The WHlfllS the contributions of our classmates gained more prominence with each issue, Clem Dore having joined the news staff and Bill O'Brien the photography department. The monthly Honor Roll did not seem to vary too much over last year, although Clem Dore and Al Hughes were new additions, while Tommy O'Shea, a dark horse, took the Class Championship in the Herald-Tmz'efe1' Spelling Bee, To reward the j.V.'s for their outstanding gridiron season, a Sports Night was held for the players and their parents on November 29th and the evenings highlight was provided by the appearance of the B.C, Varsity backfield. In the athletic cycle, Basketball and Hockey followed on the heels of Foothall and we followed the court and ice teams with keen interest, After the traditional Christmas banquet in the refectory, we adjourned to the cage to watch our basketeers take on B.C. High in the first athletic meeting between the two schools and, while St. Sebastian's was defeated, we were pleased with the showing of our quintet before the gallery of 400, The invitation to have our quintet appear several times at the Boston Garden during the season also proved to us that Vin Murphy had brought our hoopsters a long way. Wliilc- we did not know it at the time, our Red and Black skaters were playing for the last season at the Skating Club and we were pleasantly surprised when they annexed the First Half Championship, although they were forced to bow to Malden Catholic in the play-oil game. We could well be proud of the contribution made by our Sophomore class to the sextet, for Bob Murphy inherited Mul's high-scoring crown, Bruce Harrigan was a defensive stand-out in the net, and Billy Gibbons gave Bruce the maximum of protection at his defense post. Our lirst team was certainly the equal of any in the league and it was merely a lack of depth that cost St. Sebastian's the title. During the Christmas holidays, many of us made our social debut at the Schools junior Prom and we were amazed at the change in the Refectory that had been wrought by the hard-working decoration committee, our Bill O'Brien among them, Harold Fields romping in the polkas and joe Ford's Tails were added attractions, so the occasion was a prime success, Wlien we returned to School routine, the feast of St, Sebastian was observed fittingly by a Mass celebrated by Monsignor Mclnnis and, at the end of january, Father Philip Kelly, C.S.C. conducted our Annual Retreat, Two weeks later, the Tebruary vacation made it possible for many of us to depart for the North Country with Father Keating and as usual the Alpine Club expedition was most enjoya able and productive of happy memories. Soon the Lenten season was at hand, bringing appropriate devotions in the chapel on Wfednesday and Friday afternoons. Sl NIOR C ORNFR OF THE REFECTORY The Seniors Enjoy First Friday Communion Breakfast 1-l 72 1-z THIS LONG MILE Students Repair To Rctct-tory for Communion Breakfast. fl li OFFERTORY OF THE MASS -- Monsignor Mclnnis Celebrates the Holy Sacrifice assisted by Seniors Fitzgerald anti Kelly. 1 I i l STAMP AND COIN CLUB Sfrllllffligf Connor. O'Bryan, Father Flanigan, McCarthy, deVicq. KllL'L'ffl1g.' Wfeber, Demeo. On March 16th, the Hockey-Basketball banquet took place in the School refectory and the members of both squads were presented with sterling silver medals of St. Sebas- tian in addition to the customary athletic awards, For his years of devoted service to our athletes, Dr. Gibbons, Billy's father, received a Varsity letter while Tom I-lartnett's dad was honored with a St, Sebastian medal for his rescue of Father Flanigan and our marooned cagers during the winter's worst blizzard. Wfhile we were not present at it, the Hrst Alumni Communion Mass and Breakfast was held at the School on April 13th and the principal speaker of the occasion was Monsignor Wright who took for his subject The Privileges and Responsibilities of Higher Education. About this time, the Spring athletic program came into its own, and the School fielded teams in Tennis and Golf as well as Baseball, With Father Aubut coaching the netmen and Father Hannigan piloting the golfers, the respective teams turned in credit- able performances, breaking about even in their interscholastic matches. Hardly anyone at St. Sebastian's could bring himself to be optimistic over the Baseball prospect, because a long illness and convalescence had deprived us of the services of Bob McNabb and the team was to face the most diiifcult schedule ever attempted, However, despite the gloomy forecast, it was not long before we realized that we had a star southpaw in Andy Mc- Auliffe who reached a new peak by fanning 24 batters in the St. Johns Prep game, The fielding of the Red and Black left much to be desired in many contests, so the Arrows had to be content with a -1 and 9 record, even though our members Billy Gibbons, Fish Collupy, Bob Kelly and Fran Kett were in their trying all the time, 74 1-1 Strange as it seemed, we had reached almost to the half-way mark in our St, Sebas- tian careers and that fact was brought home to us graphically by Commencement Week of I9-17. To inaugurate the festivities, a Year's llnd Party was held at the School on Sunday night and the banquet was followed by a showing of Take me out to the XVigwam and the awarding of sports letters and jackets, Some of us attended the Senior Prom at the Woodltind Golf Club the following night, but rain intervened to cancel the Fathers' and Sons' Day Red-Blue game on Tuesday, Wedimesclay brought the traditional Senior outing at the New Ocean House in Swampscott, while Thursday found the whole School attending the Solemn Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Mon- signor Mclnnis at the Cenacle Convent. That evening we repaired to the Hotel Bradford in Boston to enjoy Leo Litwin's popular concert numbers and the remarkable singing of Miss Alice Farnsworth. The culmination of the week's activities was reached on Friday morning when the Graduation Exercises were held at the Archbishop's Residence, Not long before, Monsignor Wriglit had been named Auxiliary Bishop of Boston and we were proud to have the Bishop-lllect presiding over the ceremonies, Salutatory and Valedictory addresses were delivered by john Cremmen and john Kirk before Bishop Wriglit gave his impressive and stirring charge to St, Sebastian's third graduating class. After the awarding of diplomas, the presiding prelate celebrated Solemn Benediction assisted by Monsignor Mclnnis and Father Flanigan. As we congratulated the graduates before departing from the scene, we realized that we had been privileged in having their friendship for two years and that they had had an inspirational influence upon our prep school life. Witli the Summer ahead we parted from each other in high spirits with mutual promises to see you at Scituate and look you up at Falmouth. SCIENCE CLUB Sealed: Ryan, R. Collupy, Kett, Father Harrington, Burke, Hefler, Baker. Slmldings Bonica, Benjamin, Flanagan, Santora, McKenna. -l 75 1-1 and long, long ago we be-Came -IUNIORS l-I 76 I-f On Saturday, September 6th, the St. Sebastian world was startled to read in the head- lines of the Barton Traveler that four of our students were missing at sea. It developed that two of our classmates, Bill Gibbons and Bob Murphy, together with Jack Boyle and Vin Greene of the Senior class had set sail for Boston from Nantucket in a leaky catboat and were unreported since leaving Provincetown the preceding afternoon. The setting in of a thick fog and the fact that they were right in the shipping lane of the Cape Cod Canal made their situation more precarious and caused them to be listed as missing. To the relief of anxious parents, relatives and friends the quartet landed at Scituate Saturday noon and found themselves celebrities whose safety had to be reported on the front pages of Sunday mornings papers. Those of us who had to be content with what we read in the papers were more than anxious to hear the whole saga from the lips of the heroes themselves and it was no hardship for us to return to St, Sebastian's when School opened on Monday, September 22nd, By now the opening day ritual was familiar enough for us to know what to expect and, when we were assigned to first floor class- rooms, we scanned the ranks of our membership for new faces. As usual there had been some additions and it was a day or so before we realized that this was our complete roster: Junior A Junior B John Baker William Brooks Jeremiah Burns Paul Burke James Clifford Paul Clogan John Cochran James Coleman Richard Collu y Ralph Donnelly Gordon Doucette John Elston Richard Finnegan William Gibbons Thomas Green George Hayes James Heller Park Hurley Richard Keelan Robert Kelly Henry Lane Gerard McCourt Robert Murphy William O'Brien Murray Regan Francis Renaud Edward Ryan John Sherry Paul Sullivan Neil Campbell Robert Cochrane Hilton Collupy David Connor Paul Corcoran Clement Dore Francis Downey Bennet Driscoll William Flanagan Reed Gomperts David Hanron Bruce Harrigan Leon Hebert Albert Hughes Robert Joyce Francis Kett Russell MacDonald Paul McDonald Robert Neville Thomas O'Shea Donald Ring Charles Sullivan As the day proceeded, we learned that the School had several new instructors to take the places of Father Cotter, who had been made Headmaster of the Cathedral High School, Father 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, Father Harrington and Father Sylvester, were assigned to us in Chem- istry and English, while Father Barrett and Father Gilmartin were assigned to the lower classes. At the same time we learned that Father Flanigan had been appointed Assist- ant Headmaster. When we received our academic program, it did not prove to be too different from other years except in the fact that Chemistry had replaced History, Five of our stalwarts were selected to pursue the study of Greek at the feet of the Headmaster and for the rest of us it was a relief not to find ourselves named Connor, Corcoran, Kelly, Kett or McDonald, I-I 77 1.1 In due time, we took advantage of our suffrage rights to re-elect Tom Green and Billy Gibbons to the Class Presidency and Vice-Presidency, but we practiced a share- the-wealth policy in choosing two new ofhcers, Hilt Collupy and Bob Murphy, as Treasurer and Secretary. Wliile our energy was still fresh, the Headmaster announced the institution of a Science Club, a French Circle and junior and Senior Debating Socie- ties, all of which were accorded an enthusiastic reception by the various classes. The feast of St. Michael the Archangel marked the sixth anniversary of the opening of St, Sebastians and our 160 students were interested to hear Monsignor Mclnnis describe the hrst day of the Schools life in 1941 when 19 boys constituted the entire enrollment. Meanwhile the Football program was already well under way in both Varsity and j.V. branches and we thrilled to the feats of our classmates on the gridiron. Bob Murphy and Bob Joyce shared the spotlight in our win over Cambridge High and Latin, while Fish Collupy was the lion of the hour when we tied Hopkins at New Haven, The Varsity season also was featured by a win over Hudson under lights and a fine showing before a Parents' and Friends' Day crowd that greatly appreciated our 12-0 triumph over Case, Defeats came at the hands of Lawrence Central Catholic and St. Johns Prep, but they were softened by a memorable week-end at Cranwell that was highlighted by a clean-cut victory. As upper-class men we were honored by an invitation to take an active role in the great Holy Name parade in Boston as assistants to the newsreel and radio reporters, and our othcial status permitted us to view the spectacle from the best vantage points. On the occasion of the twenty-seventh anniversary of Monsignor Mclnnis' Ordination, Bill Morrissey expressed our sentiments and presented the Headmaster with a Spiritual Bouquet from the entire school. Scarcely two weeks later, we were alarmed to hear that Monsignor had been rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, During the operation we recited the Rosary in the Chapel and were soon gratihed to hear that BROTHER LY LOVE The Lanes, Keelans, Carrolls, Collupys tThreej. Cochrans, Schitfmans, Ketts, Oldfields. 1-1 78 I-: he was out of danger, His convalescence was a speedy one and we were happy to see him on hand for the Football banquet on November sorh. That evening proved to be a grand occasion with a capacity attendance present to honor our gridmen and to enjoy celebrities like Herb Kopf, Dan Kelly and Art Gore, The J.V.'s came in for their share of attention as well as the Varsity and they received letters in recognition of their fine play throughout the season, Each Friday during the Football season, dinner was enlivened by the rafiling of a pair of tickets to B.C, games and we were disgusted with the regularity with which Freshmen and Sophomores held the lucky stubs. When the Tennis Tournament was held, Jack Nawn again emerged as School Champion, and the ideal fall weather permitted Father Hannigan to exercise his golf proteges in a few matches that testified to Fran Kett's improvement. Meanwhile, Roger Vorce was producing newsy issues of The Walrus and the Honor Roll revealed the presence of two new intellectuals in our ranks, jim Coleman and Paul Sullivan. To prepare for the Basketball season, the School announced the appointment of an Assistant Coach, Mr. Robert Hogarty, former Holy Cross star, while the lettermen of the preceding year met to elect our Fish Collupy captain, Beginning their season earlier than ever, our hoopsters made their debut with a win over Sacred Heart at Boston Garden and then went on to a fine 13 and 9 season that carried them to the finals of the Private School Tournament where they were nipped by Browne and Nichols. The quintet had a distinctly junior make-up with Bill Brooks, Hilt Collupy, Bob Kelly and Fran Kett compiling 460 points among them. At the season's end, they were rewarded for this fine play with a trip to New York only to see their favorite Holy Cross forced to bow to Kentucky. On the ice, St. Sebastian's fielded a veteran sextet that was liberally studded with junior members: Bob Murphy, Bill Gibbons, Bruce Harrigan, Henry Lane, Bob Kelly and Murray Regan. Although the School had withdrawn from full membership in the Catholic League, we were a guest member and played the seven other teams in exhi- bition contests held for the first time at the Arena. Malden Catholic was our only con- queror during the season and we felt that that defeat could be attributed in no small degree to the fact that Captain Bob Egan's gliders had not recovered from our junior Prom of the night before, The proximity of Christmas occasioned the annual pre-holiday party in the refectory which was attended by 75W of the student body even though it came on one of the worst nights of the worst winter in the School's history. During the vacation, the Alumni sponsored their second Communion Mass and Breakfast at the School and heard a fine address by Rev, William A. Donaghy, SJ. As far as we were concerned, the high spot of the season was reached on january 3rd when we held our junior Prom in the charmingly festooned Dining Hall. Bill O'Brien and his committee did a superb job of promotion and we received loyal support from the whole student body. Hal Reeves' musicians were the melody makers and our fair guests gushed becomingly over the vanity case souvenirs. Speaking of melody makers reminds us that Father Barrett had our sympathy throughout the year as he strove vainly to form a School orchestra that would play in the same key at the same time. january 26, 1948 was an important milestone in St. Sebastian's history for on that date an organization composed of fathers of the School's students and named St. Sebas- tian'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. Under the chairman- ship of Mr. Williani Morrissey, the new organization conducted a Penny Sale at Brighton High School in the spring and we juniors were happy to work at the tre- mendously successful affair which realized 35300 for the School, The membership also enjoyed a Day of Recollection given on a Sunday at St. Sebastian's by Monsignor Mclnnis. :-I 79 l-: After the Christmas vacation interlude, it was no time until the Annual Retreat was upon us and we were listening to conferences given by Father Robert Burns of the Paulist Fathers. In the meantime, some of us were naive enough to respond to Father Harring- ton's invitation to form a Swimming Team, but we were not too sure of our sanity in retaining our membership after Water Polo had evolved. As usual Father Keating and his Alpiners had plans made early for the North Conway expedition and they took off in high glee on February 23rd. Wlieii they returned, the reverend mentor devoted him- self with might and main to a new project, the production of a Minstrel Show that would have an all-Sebastianite cast. A new stage graced the cage for the occasion and the performance was given on the night of April 30th. Hilarity reigned from the open- ing gun to the finale as our hearties sang, danced, joked and impersonated so convincingly that parents could hardly believe that they were watching their own sons, From our point of view, these junior were outstanding in the galaxy of stars that performed that night: Dick Collupy, Tom Greene, Clem Dore, Park Hurley, Paul McDonald, Fran Downey, Ed Ryan, Ralph Donnelly, jack Cochran, Jack Baker, Paul Burke and Fran Kett, Wlieii the final curtain descended, Father Keating was given a magnificent ovation by the 750 people in attendance, because there was no doubt in anyones mind but that he deserved chief credit for the success of the novel venture. On April rfth, a joint Communion Mass and Breakfast was held for both the Alumni and the members of St, Sebastian's Association, Mr, Thomas Mahony, U, S. observer at the San Francisco Peace Conference, gave a very timely and interesting talk. Wlieii the Alumni voted for new ofhcers, john Pickard '46 was chosen to succeed the retiring first president, jimmy Collins '45, Two weeks later, St. Sebastian's sponsored its first Science Fair and it revealed great scientific interest and talent, After a careful inspec- tion of each exhibit, Father Devlin, SJ., the judge, awarded first prize to our Paul Sullivan for his model gas-producing plant. Anxious to practice their French on unsusa pecting Quebec, the members of the French circle made a trip to the Canadian city with Father Aubut during the Easter vacation and they returned boasting that they had not spoken a word of English since their departure from St. Sebastian's. The long-awaited prize debate between the Senior and junior societies was held in May and our Paul McDonald was instrumental in gaining the verdict for the older group, ARROW STAFF Sealed: Connor, McDonald, Father Flanigan, Corcoran, Kett. Slfzzirliafg' O'Brien, R. Collupy, Flanagan, Kelly. .j 80 j.. We had always appreciated The Walrus, especially after Bruce Harrigan joined the photography department, but we did not realize its true worth until The Barton Globe awarded it first prize as the best school newspaper in Class A competition. The award carried with it a prize of 3100 for Editor Roger Vorce which he did his best to donate to the School -- but all in vain. Knowing Father Beatty's penchant for keeping his own name out of The Walrus, the Monsignor and Father Flanigan conspired with the older members of the staff to add two pages to the final issue and the extra sheets were filled with eulogies of Father Beatty, one of which purported to be autobiographical, The utmost secrecy was observed and the moderator of The Walrus did not dream that anything was afoot until the journal was distributed in the Refectory. To close out the athletic year, St. Sebastian's produced one of the finest Varsity Baseball nines in its brief history. Captained by Andy McAuliffe and equipped with two top-flight twirlers in Bob McNabb and Andy himself, the team rolled to a 9 and 3 record via a schedule that could not have been any more difficult. The high point of the campaign was reached when the Red and Black achieved successive victories over Thayer, Dummer, Exeter, and B.C. High to win the mythical private school title. Our class- mates, Henry Lane and Bob Kelly, led the sluggers with averages of .400 and .390 respectively, while Billy Gibbons, Bill Brooks, Hilt Collupy and Bob Joyce were other juniors who made regular berths on the club. While not as successful as our diamond representatives, the Red and Black Tennis team won its share of victories to justify the hours of coaching received from Father Aubut. Once again we were at the threshold of the Commencement Week and we took a keener interest in the proceedings because the next time they were re-enacted we would be playing the central roles. The traditional Year's End Party was the first event and it was held on Monday evening in our own refectory. After the sumptuous repast, the movie Play Ball was shown and the various athletic awards were distributed. The following afternoon, our nine pleased the Fathers' and Sons' Day gathering by defeating B.C. High, 11-10 and that evening the Seniors held their prom at the Longwood Cricket Club. Wednesday brought the Senior Outing at the New Ocean House and, the next afternoon, Bob McNabb's Reds assured his plaque by a clean-cut 6-1 triumph over Larry McAuliffe's Blues, To provide something novel for the annual Musicale, the Walpole Glee Club and a symphony orchestra of sixty pieces under the direction of Frederic Kempf were invited to create the musical background for the reception to our graduates and both units delighted the large audience at the Bradford, Our Lady of Presentation Church, Brighton, was the scene of the Solemn Baccalaureate Mass on Friday morning and the sermon was preached by Rev. Cornelius T. Sherlock, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools. The Graduation Exercises held at the Archbishop's House that afternoon were graced by the presence of Most Reverend john J, Wright, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, and His Excellency addressed the graduates and conferred the diplomas after jack Boyle and Hugh Bradshaw had delivered the Salutatory and Valedictory orations. Solemn Benediction crowned the day and at its end we bade a sad farewell to the members of the Class of 1948 who had been so close to us in our three years on Nonantum Hill. Proud of our status as Seniors, we returned to St. Sebastian's last September 20th to begin the final lap of our course. We had heard during the summer that Monsignor Mclnnis was making the pilgrimage to Rome and hence we were not too surprised when it was Father Flanigan who celebrated the Mass of the Holy Ghost in the Chapel. Once again we listened to the rosters of the classes being read and heard the injunction of three hours study each night, only to be shocked when Father Flanigan rather calmly asserted that of course, for the Seniors, three hours work will not dog it may be four hours, or even more. After dismissal from the chapel, we reported to our top-floor classrooms to find that we had been divided into two groups, Senior A, which was based in the old Senior classroom, and Senior B, which had its headquarters in a newly- partitioned section of the former Chemistry Lab lecture hall. For the most part, each section had its own program, although we were to come together for classes in Religion, .-I 81 tum- uw- -wa...-4-., ...,....m, ST. SEBASTIAN CHORISTERS Rear Rfzzrx Durnun, Zock, Atkinson, Molinari, McCarthy, Dore, Sefton, Callahan, O'Shea, O'Toole, Third RUIID' McKenna, Macdonald, Carey, L. McCarty, P, McCarty, Harnedy, Powell, Benjamin, Giblin, Delay, Casey, French, Burns. Semin! Row: Weber, Allen, Gillis, Griffin, Father Keating, Gazzola, Smith, Carroll. Frou! Roux' Fenton, Mahony, Cochran, Masterson, Russell, Supple, Gilbert, Cassctly. Athridge, Abely, Dunphy, 82 History and Physics, As we surveyed the ranks of our membership, we noted the absence of a few of last year's juniors and the presence of three new faces, Duke Demeo, Ed Fitzgerald and joe McCarthy. One by one the same members of the Faculty made their appearance on the scene and from the Greek students we learned that they were to have a layman for their course, Mr. john Walsh, an alumnus of Boston College. Schola brevis was the order of that first day, and that permitted us to make an inspection of the changes that had been made in the gym during the summer. The newly-painted lobby greeted us first but that made no impact upon us compared to the thrill we received when we looked upon the new floor in the cage. Accustomed to the earthy, peat floor of previous years, we could hardly believe that this beautiful maple surface could change the aspect of the gym so radically. Of course the whole interior had been cleaned and painted and that added to the overpowering effect also. We noted right away that the floor surface had been marked for both Basketball and Tennis and we liked the permanent stage at the farther end of the hall. With proprietary pride, Father Keating appeared to explain technical details, answer questions and give us a personally conducted tour that enabled us to appreciate that we now had the finest gymnasium in the state. Within a few days, Monsignor returned from his trip to Europe and was accorded a grand ovation when he made his first appearance in the refectory. When dinner ended, he reviewed the highlights of the pilgrimage for us and we were delighted to hear that the Holy Father had conferred his blessing on the School. Later, each student received a rosary blessed by the Pope and all of us were thrilled to own such a precious gift. By this time, the academic and athletic programs were in full swing, and we had learned that report cards would be issued for every twenty days of class work and that we Seniors would have our Physics Lab periods on alternate Saturdays. Class elec- tions were held early in the fall and the Green Machine swept Big Tom into the presidency once again and Bob Murphy was chosen Vice-President. To represent a militant minority, Al Hughes was voted in as Secretary, and Billy Gibbons led the can- didates for the ofiice of Treasurer. Each afternoon the Football squads worked out on the gridiron under their respec- tive coaches and we noted that Mr. Vin Murphy had an assistant mentor in Mr, Frank Coyle who devoted his attention to the linemen. The Varsity fielded practically an entire Senior team and that added to our interest as we followed the School eleven through a poor season that was not productive of a single triumph, Before the season opened, we were shocked to learn of the tragic death of Bob Murphy's father and we expressed our sympathy by attending the funeral Mass in a body. Bob's insistence on playing for St. Sebastian's the next day evoked our admiration and those of us, who knew his dad well, felt that he would want it that way. On Saturday, October 2nd, the third annual Parents' and Friends' Day was held on the Hill and was marked by a contest with Hopkins Country Day of New Haven which ended in a defeat for the Red and Black at the hands of an older and more experienced team. Afterwards, a pleasant gathering took place in the refectory where refreshments were served and an invitation was extended to all our guests to visit the newly re-furbished gym. The following day, the C.Y.O. parade was held in Boston and the St. Sebastian student body, Wearing distinctive arm bands, marched with the private school groups and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by the Headmaster from the reviewing stand, To reward our 6116 showing in the parade, we were given a holiday the following day. A night game with Hudson High gave us a 6-6 tie in the face of a driving rainstorm that caused an anxious mother to call the School to inquire whether the contest was being held indoors or outdoors. Meanwhile, Father Keating's gridders were having more luck than the Varsity and Bob Zock had been crowned Tennis Champion. The 1948 Arrow appeared one day after dinner and was read avidly and thoroughly enjoyed. Much to our surprise, 1-I 83 1-1 the Villanova squad worked out on our gridiron the day before its night game with B.C. and we were overawed by the giant size of the Pennsylvania visitors. Although the Football season was still in progress, the Headmaster announced one day in the refectory that work was about to begin on a Hockey rink right beside the gym and this news release was greeted by a spontaneous ovation that lasted fully hve minutes. When the bulldozers and steamshovels appeared on the scene, the engineers were surrounded by crowds of sidewalk superintendents who followed each day's progress with keen in- terest, To finance the project, St. Sebastian's Association rafiied off a T.V. set and each class in the School vied with the others to sell the most chancebooks in order to win the holiday promised to the group bringing in the greatest returns. Mr. Hilton Collupy was the chairman of the rafiie and four thermometers were posted in the refec- tory to denote the comparative showings of all classes. Proud of the part it had played in making possible our new gym, the Association dedicated it formally at a dinner dance held on November 20th and catered by Seiler, All the parents who at- tended were most enthusiastic in their praise of such a social evening, and, as a result, it is planned to hold the affair annually, The Football banquet was held here at the School on December Sth, and, it was characteristic of St. Sebastian's parents and fans, that, despite the unimpressive record of the team, the affair was over-subscribed almost as soon as it was announced. After talks by Referee Bill McConnell, Scout Doc Gautreau and B.C.'s Butch Songin, movies of the B.C. - Holy Cross game were shown and athletic awards were distributed. Plaques were hung by Tom Green and Bob Joyce and a Football letter was awarded to Dr. Carroll for his interested and devoted services to our boys. At the Christmas party, the traditional banquet preceded a Basketball win over Our Lady's of Newton and, at game's end, the drawing of the T.V. set resulted in it being won by an elderly lady who preferred to take the prize in money. After this arrangement had been com- pleted, the set was re-rafiied at a meeting of the Association and won by Henry Barry, St. Sebastian's '45. Father Keating's Choristers recorded a Christmas program here in our Chapel about mid-December and Fran Kett acted as master of ceremonies, The recording was broadcast over Station WORL on Christmas morning and it brought many fine com- ments. Christmas Eve, the choir also provided the musical background for the Midnight Mass celebrated by Monsignor Mclnnis and attended by many of the Alumni, During the Christmas vacation, the new floor in the gynasium proved an ideal dance surface for both the junior Prom and the first Alumni dance, both of which were liberally attended by Seniors. The Alumni also joined with the members of St. Sebastian's Association in a joint Communion Mass and Breakfast on January 2nd and they were ad- dressed by Honorable Matthew McGuire, Associate Justice of the District Court of Washington, D.C. When athletic interest turned from the gridiron to court and rink, it became ap- parent that our Basketball and Hockey teams would more than compensate for our lack of success in Football. With a lengthy Hockey schedule arranged, it seemed best that Mr. Vin Murphy should devote all his attention to the icemen, while Bob Hogarty would assume full direction of the cagers. The hoopsters were the first to go into action and they amazed us with their legerdemain as they rolled to ten consecutive victories before bowing to Governor Dummer, While the virtually all-Senior quintet could not be expected to maintain such a pace, they ended their campaign with a 16 and 8 record, beating Browne 8: Nichols for admission to the Class B Private School Tournament, only to be defeated by Cranwell in the semi-final round. The pucksters in the mean- time were rather restless because the mild winter was not producing ice and they fol- lowed the weather forecasts anxiously, hoping for a break that would allow them to take advantage of their new rink. Late in january they went into action at the Skating Club and at Concord, racking up wins over Browne and Nichols and Middlesex, but it was not until February 4th that weather permitted the first game to be played on our home ice. 1-j 84 1-1 To celebrate the occasion in the most appropriate manner possible, Captain Henry Lanes sextet decisively defeated neighboring St. Mary's of Vlfaltham, 5-1, while the captain himself turned in the hat trick . A week later, conditions warranted a second game on the St. Sebastian rink and our gliders took advantage of it to rout Roxbury Latin, 7-1. Both the Hockey and Basketball squads were honored at a banquet in the refectory on March 27th and the evening was enhanced by the presence of Coach Snooks Kelly, B.C.'s Hockey mentor, Eddie Boyle, well-known Basketball referee, and Vin Cronin, coach of Somerville Highs N.E. champions. In keeping with School tradition, Bob Murphy and Bob Kelly hung their plaques as winning captains in the Red-Blue con- tests, while, for the first time, shields, commemorating the Varsity captains in Hockey and Basketball, were unveiled. Invited to deliver the principal address at the University of Seattle at exercises com- memorating that institutions golden jubilee, Monsignor Mclnnis traveled to the state of Witsliiiagton late in the Fall, and then, in company with Father Flanigan, journeyed to Notre Dame, Indiana to be present when Hugh Glasheen '45 became the first St. Sebastian alumnus to receive a college degree. Sunday, january 50th, was the date of this historic event in School annals and, at a dinner given that evening, Huglfs tather, Mr. joseph Glasheen, donated a 3l,OOO bond to St, Sebastian's to inaugurate a fund for the erection of an appropriate chapel on our Nonantum Hill campus. january brought a re-organization of Debating activities into one society whose activities were to be guided by Father Beatty, and the formation of a Stamp and Coin Club directed by Father Flanigan. XVhen the animal Spelling Bee was held, Bob Joyce proved to be the top man in the Senior class nosing out Bob Cochrane for the laurels. To continue a custom of several years, manyiof us attended the junior Prom at Perkins Institute and had a delightful time in spite of many misgivings beforehand. The feast of St. Sebastian was appropriately observed on january 20th with a Mass celebrated by SENIOR SOCIALITFS Connor, Downey, Joyce, Donnelly, Ryan, Cochran, R. Collupy, Neville, Sullivan, McDonald and their Fair Friends, 1-I 85 li PISNNY SALE IZXECQUTIVIZS INTERN ISSIC JN SPIQIZCQH The Headmaster chunks che assembled gathering at the Second Annual Penny Sale Messrs. Kc-tt. Burke, and Burns Cflleck Last Minute Dc-t.1ilS. fi 86 j-1 Father Flanigan, after which the Assistant Headmaster delivered a sermon on the life and virtues of our patron. At the same hour, the newly-established Guild of St, Irene, made up of the mothers of St. Sebastian students, was attending a Communion Mass celebrated at St. Gabriel's Church by Monsignor Mclnnis. After this Mass a Com- munion Breakfast was held at the Hotel Beaconsfield and presided over by Mrs. Harold Field, president of the new organization, Meanwhile, the fathers' group, St. Sebastian's Association, had elected Mr. William T, Morrissey its president and was planning an active program for the remainder of the year. By this time, The Walrus had reached its fourth anniversary issue, and the Headmaster extended his congratulations to Editor Fran Kett. Announcement in its pages that the Annual Retreat would be given by the famed Redemptorist, Father Manton, pleased us greatly and we benefited immeasurably from his down-to-earth talks and from personal consultation with him. Taking part in the junior Town Meeting of the Air program, Fran Kett supported President Truman's Civil Rights program, while Clem Dore, Bob Kelly and Paul McDonald abetted his cause by cross-questioning the opposition. Using the February vacation to full advantage, the Alpiners made merry in New Hampshire once again and returned with cheeks that rivalled Father Keating's hair. We were coming down the home stretch by this time, College applications having been filed, and we plunged into the multitudinous activities that marked our final months on Nonantum Hill. On March 25th, we took part in the School Science Fair under Father Harrington's supervision and, after viewing the exhibits, we quite agreed with the judges who decreed a tie between Frank Renaud's miniature wind tunnel and Joe Sheehan's demonstration of fractional distillations of anti-freeze, Second prize was accorded Bob Ke1ly's photographic printer, while Paul Sullivan merited third place with his gas plant. In addition, a special award was made to Sophomore Ken McKenna for his ingenious ozone generator. Proof that our scientists were the equal of any in the diocese came when Renaud and Sheehan gained Certificates of Merit at the Diocesan Science Fair on April 9th, For months we had been hearing snatches of rumors regarding what was to take place in the Minstrel Show, but the actual performances of April 18th and 19th super- ceded anything that we might have imagined. Taking up where he had left off last year, Father Keating enlarged his cast to 100 and included in it real girls impersonating boys, impersonating girls. A sketch entitled A Day in the Headmaster's Office proved hilariously funny with Fran Kett dressed in Monsignor's robes, solving one com- plex problem after another. Returning as alumni, Bob Baker '45, Harold Field and Tom Hartnett '48 rendered their specialty numbers, while St. Sebastian's Association furnished a quintet fMessrs. Burke, Field, Hartnett, Murphy and Supple, that sang oldies in an appropriate setting, Acting as interlocutor, Paul McDonald kept the show moving in great style and managed to keep the blackfaces Tom Green, Park Hurley, Clem Dore, Ralph Donnelly, jack Gilbert and Dick Weber under control, Individual performances by Vin Burns, Russ Masterson, Art O'Shea and Bob Sefton were well re- ceived, but it was reserved for Dick Collupy to bring down the house with operatic renditions as Signor Tagliavinni. On the opening night, even the cast was amazed to find that Father Keating had employed real girls in the numbers that lampooned the students of St. Sebastian's. As an aftermath, Business Manager Joe Sheehan was able to present the Headmaster with 31,000 after all the expenses of the production had been met. Meanwhile, the Spring sports were enjoying the center of the athletic stage and Captain Bob Kelly's nine was enjoying a highly successful season, thanks to fine pitching by Henry Lane, jimmy Cotter and joe Shea. Even the Tennis Team was gaining its share of laurels despite the loss of Captain Bob Zock. St. Sebastian's Association sponsored a Day of Recollection here at the School under the direction of Reverend Cor- -I 87 1-i IHROIIGH THIS TUI,II'S SPIIT SHUT of the GASLIGHT QI IINTIETTIZ TI IVIOIIING Park I-Iurlcv PN at mvkiv lf ALABAMMY BOUND Q Clem Dore MONSIGNORH FRANK KIZTT SOUTH AMERICQA TAKE I'I' AWA' Dikk Collupy PI I-: B Qi G 1 4 ii ss x X S M 5 VNS U X .05 O nelius T. Sherlock and later in the month conducted its second Annual Penny Sale at Brighton High School. With equal zeal, the Guild of St. Irene was busy with its own activities: teas, card parties, lectures and fashion shows. For our part, we enjoyed the barn dance at the Gibbons' estate and the Spring Festival Dance held in the gym under the leadership of Mrs. Ellard and Mrs. Sherry. We were grateful to the Association also for promoting a Fathers' and Sons' Sports Night in early Spring, and we thought that Mr. Harnedy did a superb job in arranging for the presence of Father George Kerr, Father Maurice Delay, Coach Kelly and his B.C, Hockey Champions, joe Mullaney ol' Holy Cross hoop fame and other celebrities, To conclude the School forensic activities for the year, the annual Prize Debate was held on May 6th when Senior Paul McDonald and Sophomore john Moore were declared the victors over junior john McCarthy and Sophomore Lawrence McCarty in a discussion involving the revision of the United Nations into a Federal World Government, This history, spanning tour years of our lives, has brought us to the verge of Graduation Week and its many activities. Like our predecessors in the Alumni, we are to have our own Senior Prom, our Outing, our Fathers' and Sons' Day, our Musicale, our Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Exercises. We approach them with mingled emotions, for the happiness inherent in them is tinged with a sadness occasioned by the imminence of our departure from St. Sebastian's. To our Alma Mater we express deep gratitude in return for the many benefits we have received from her and we pledge the School an undying loyalty all the days of our lives. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Gibbons. Murphy, Green, Hughes :-l I-: -5 COUN KX . Q +V X J 'S ? X A sg sw 5,1 1 0 N 7 Xt will' x X lmnni 3 K W will fl! ffffffffxw'-:iii y 1 ,xx 'Pray 'O 1- I- Q? V : ' 'U vu-L. gg Q t rg J ,,. f .i. . J Q , Zlarwssa. 7 X 1 ' l S' x . - fi Nw ., K., . Q hulllg... N xslt, f , X,-, .ff - 'I- 5 X X- 'Wfvllx . i ff' if l, frgf '- yl ,Q if-it ff 1 X' if '+fiff' ,Y Q15 ,, W v xlxxxx . T -' Q'-:liifx . i2l?'il.l'XQixNf-X ' N' ' ' - 1955, :- Vx Xl r 1 2 il-ffasisf . L!! K f X f THE QUIVER Arrows await their launching in the encase- ment of a quiver. It has been our happy lot to find ourselves ranged side by side for four years in the student body of St. Sebastian's School, In the quiver were to be found shafts in varying stages of preparation for Hightg some, not as seasoned and balanced as we, await selection by the archer in future yearsg others, in whose com- pany we have spent considerable time, have winged their way to the target in advance of us. The natural resting place of the arrow is in its quiver and although the arrow may be worn by usage and the quiver may be scarred by time, the two will always be associated in memory and reality. Hence it is that both the under- graduates of St. Sebastian's and the School's Alumni will always occupy a cherished hall in the mansion of memory. fi 91 1-I THE CLASS OF 1950-SECTION A Rear' Row: Callahan, O'Meara, O'Connor, Canning. Middle Row: Lane, Allen, McNeil, McDonough, Fisher, Sullivan, R. McCarthy, Harnedy. Fran! Rauf: Powers, Murphy, Cotter, Doherty, McArdle, Woelfel, Sherry, Todd, Sheehan. THE CLASS OF 1950 Heirs to our leadership of the School, this year's juniors have added considerably to the happiness of our days at St. Sebastians Renowned for their academic attainments, john Doherty and Ed Connors proved themselves athletes as wellg chosen as Varsity captains for the sports seasons ahead, Wally MacKinnon, jim Cotter, Bill Carey and Kevin Lane have our loyal supportg as fanatical Braves rooters, jim Harnedy, Gerry Powers and Gerry McCourt have had our sympathyg Dick Callahan elicited our admira- tion for his literary compositions, which were especially enjoyed by his fellow Townies, jim Canning and Dick Schiffmang Fred Elston and joe Shea always had something cook- ing, while john Gazzola found a boon companion in jimmy MacNeilg Ed Tedeschi was a sharpshooter with a snowball, while john Donahue lost none of his stuff with the horsehideg the Sheehan-Atkinson-Santora trio were more inseparable than everg jim 92 CLASS OF 1950 -- SECTION B Rear Raw: Hurley, Schiffman, Santora, j. McCarthy, McCourt. Middle Row: Evans, MacKinnon, Atkinson, Zock, Delay, Campbell, Gazzola, Frou! Roux' Tedeschi, Stankard, Elston, Shea, Donahue, Connors, Oldfield, Carey. Evans and Billy Maguire made fine pearl divers in the Latin class, Ernie Woelfel and Dave O'Conn0r proved themselves promising gridiron material, Art Burgess will be gun- ning for Bob Zock's Tennis crown, jim Todd called the School an intellectual sweat shop in the hearing of the Headmaster, Dick McCarthy rates the title of School's Number 1 fan, Barry McDonough had company every afternoon, the new Callahan is Rocket , jim Allen showed himself a fine leather man with the B's, watch out for Dick O'Meara's cannonball, Charlie Sullivan, Bud Fisher and Fran Murphy ought to be stand-outs in Football next Fall, jimmy Carroll and John Sherry still kept their Palmolive look, Dick Hurley was jimmy Delay's best customer at the bookstore, Ken F5273 fbjfi Drs? as 'F' 11.01-' 5.70, 0 4'u: 3,218 'UTI ,,.-. oc..9, rw-Dio' F32 slga 302 FUD -1 NQZNC .-. :z 325' -'VT 77.'3,-.- 0221. gm: nic.. 69:2 :Aft-5 I Here: 05?- ,f0 +. .-.LU-O ao? 093 -'Ffa 'emi .arg 1 Q C2-,:1P ST :- Zse Fa. go. 52 wi. 5 n- 5. Z., QD' -lm f 5'U E-w:. 'N gs TU 'im -U' :ii DQ ,U +1oov09 5 COUN 4 . my 'o 40- S' V, Q aus-111. sz N 5 1:55, qi ,I 'V .Tv-nr'-l. . T 2 62 ' ' S 04. e' of' Massr-0 'l 93 I CLASS OF 1951-SECTION A Kem' Raw: Mcl-lugh, Griiiin, Brannan, Volante, Titherington, deVicq. Middle Row: Burns, Condon, Sullivan, Carey, Macdonald, Moore, McKenna, Dugan. Frou! Roux' O'Toole, Dunphy, Coan, Smith, Masterson, Murphy, G. Fallon, Giblin. THE CLASS OF 1951 Much more serious than they were as Freshmen, the Sophomorcs could well be proud of their class' achievements. Gerry Giblin won the scholarship competition going away3 Larry McCarty and john Moore will gain debating laurels for the Schoolg Paul Carey made Varsity berths in Football and Baseballg joe deVicq made an ideal managerg john Condon, Owen Dugan and Pete McHugh were Varsity squad gridiron timberg Ed Fallon has an All-American grin: Henry Muollo is East Boston's first representative on the Hillg john Griffin and john Gilbert delighted Father Barrett with their shutter-bug skillg Griff Fallon's house was a mecca for the Newtonitesg joe Bonica and Ken McKenna 1-I 94 I-1 THE CLASS OF i951 -SECTION B 5'fr111diug.' Bonica, Mulhurn, Keelan, E. Fallon, Seated: Deignan, Casey, Durnan, Keele, Gilbert, Schiffman, Cassedy, O'Shea. McCarty. proved to be top-flight scientistsg Willy' Volante loved the parade drillsg Charlie Coan amazed us with his backstoppingg Dick Sullivan and Dave Keelan won Varsity Football lettersg Teddy Deignan and Alan Casey made us Belmont consciousg Ajax Cassedy always seemed to have the weight of the world on his shouldersg john Smith has been Librarian, Dave Macdonald Sacristang john Murphy should be Basketball High Scorer one of these yearsg Ron Schiffman can dribble anyone sillyg Fred Brannan came through nicely for the B teamg Mike O'Toole has a soft spot for Green Harborg joe Supple and jack Dunphy were managerial rivals in Footballg Art O'Shea kept the Tennis team on an even keelg Ed Burns preferred a locker in the classroomg Vin Durnan may be teaching Latin some dayg Russ Masterson has started to growg john Mulhern cultivates that basso protiundo. .-I 95 THE CLASS OF 1952-SECTION A Sfamlifrgs Delaney, Powell, Kelley, O'Bryan, Gillis, Carroll, Weber, Cochran. Seated: Fenton, Abely, Russell, Brosnahan, Donnelly, McCarty, Benjamin, Mahony. THE CLASS OF 1952 In our company for only a year, the Freshman have been properly respectful of our dignity as Seniors and yet have had a merry time during their first year of prep school life. Dick Weber was a one man gang in selling rattle tickets, Pete McCarty was outstanding in j.V. Football and Baseballg Vin Burns did a nice piece of work in the Minstrel Show, Ed Collupy has the makings of another Fishg Rick Greene and Bob Cochran were bosom palsg johnny Abely heard his name read frequently after dinner: jimmy Benjamin proved an expert stage techniciang Ed Carroll was a whiz on skatesg Bob Sefton did a swell job in three sports, john Gill never has been seen without that beatific grin, Larry French and John Malloy are our Back Bay delegates, Steve Kett lr: THE CLASS OF 1952-SECTION B Sl.1uJi11g.' Burns, Cautlette, Reilfarth, Sefton, Collupy, McAllister, Mclsaac, Bernier. Sm!t'il.' Uowney, Greene, Kett, Higgins, Gill, Athritlge, French, Geoghegan, Malloy, Ulnllielnl. has shown signs ol' heeoining a nifty southpaw twirlerg Lu Russell tlerivetl his nitkname from a Latin soureeg Tom Donnelly won the Scholarship Awartlg Fred Mahony favors unusual travatsg jimmy Brosnahan made the Varsity diamond squadg Henry O'Bryan must have heen a source of consolation to the Facultyg George Bernier's cartoons enhaneetl The Wiilriis g Larry Geohegan has not had at Toni g Wziltefr Gillis and Pete Powell carry great weight in the classg Ftltlie Downey has promised to hring us all shainroeksg Mike Fenton is following in Dick Keelan's managerial stepsg Ray Thilveault drives some heautitiul wagonsg jimmy Kelly always has that well-groonietl Iookg Toinniy Athritlge antl Ralph Gautlette are inen ol' tiew wortlsg joe Higgins' grin is setontl only to Gill'sg john Mtlsaae and Stan Oltltieltl were regulars on Father Barretts j.V, nine, COUN i J' I '20 +1 1, 'MASSAUX as my SX as V n f- -1 i 2 'JL f O .a f 'iii-twjfnt, I . A, 5. fn A 53 4' XX Q7 i i i l THE CLASS OF 1945 Pioneers at St. Sebastians, the Class of 19-15 had graduated the june before we entered the School. In time their names became most familiar to us as the hoariest of the Alumni and we have seen them often on the Hill, Last January, Hugh Glasheen became our first collegiate graduate and we appreciated the spirit that prompted his dad to inaugurate a Chapel Fund for St. Sebastians Following Hugh in short order, Henry Barry graduated from Boston College in june and had the honor of being Vice' President of his class. The first member of '45 to become formally engaged, jimmy Wile's received the warm congratulations of the Alumni. Very active at Holy Cross, Leon Kelley revived the defunct Outing Club and was prominent in the establishment of the colleges radio station, Witli Leon are two classmates, Frank Dermody and jimmy Scully. Bob Baker delighted this year's Minstrel Show audiences with his eccentric dancingg brother George is approaching the end of his course at CU. We extend our condolences to Bob and George on the sudden loss of their father. At Georgetown, joe Carroll is practically Mr, Hoya with his own sports column in the college paper. Our sympathy goes out to him for the loss of his mother. jimmy Collins, first President of the School Alumni, has George Gilbert, Dan O'Brien, Bill Cryan and Don Gibbons for com- panions at Boston College. As we join 'iii in the Alumni, we are proud of the trail that it has blazed in the collegiate world. 5COUNr Ns to .st Wav Q? 5 , 5 Q , , -yniwi-1, -f , 1 4. gov 59 itss txu -i 98 1-1 THE CLASS OF 19-16 Seniors when we made our debut on Nonantum Hill, the Class oli 1916 made it most favorable impression on us and it was viith deep regret that we saw them depart from the School scene. Since their graduation we have tollowed their tareers with interest and we have been pleased to greet them otiten at St. Sebastians Class President Myron Bullock has completed his course at St. Clement's and is now at St. johns Seminary in the same class with the now not so rotund Bob Giggii After completing .1 term in the service, Bob Higgins is also at St. Clements and returns here oliten to wear down lfather Flanigan in Tennis. Holy Cross' john Pickard is about to leave on ll students tour ot' liurope. Ray Neelon constantly makes the Deans l.ist at St. Michaels, 'lack Mulhern starred on the Boston College sextet that won the National Championship, Mike liar- rette, Lane McCarthy, Art Craig and Jack McGoldrick are powers behind the throne in the Boston Club at Georgetown. Dick Killion still takes everything in stride at Holy Cross. Our sympathy is extended to Dan Sullivan on the loss ot' his dad. The lilynns, Paul McGrath and lired McDonald see a lot of each other at Boston College. Charlie Reynolds has left Georgetown to be nearer home at Holy Cross. Harold McKinney is .lt St. lirancis Xavier University, Antigonish, with brothers Bob and Hill. Wlith their College Commencement approaching, the Class ol 1916 has our sincere good wishes tor the best that lite tan offer. S15 COUNIPP , V + Rx Y- . :T V: i H . 'lfl' . 'Z fc 'fb fam. ., cg! MA SAUA 99 THE CLASS OF 1947 We were Sophomores when we parted company with the men of '47, yet we knew them well as the result of two years spent in their company. John Boles and Bob Fichtner are only a stone's throw away at St. Clements Preparatory Seminary, while john Ellard is studying with the josephites in New York state. After two years at Harvard, Dick Griffin is leaving for the Jesuit Novitiate, Shadowbrook. Bob McKinney is with his brothers at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, where he has developed into a Varsity pitcher. From Boston College we get frequent reports for Bob Bullock, Ed Quirk, and Bill Heavey are faithful visitors to the Hill. Much of the credit for the success of the First Alumni Dance is due to the younger Bullock jack Cremmen won numerals in Basketball at Harvard. At last report, Alastair Cruickshank was continuing his cosmopolitan career at Fordham. Vin Horrigan is still getting a still' workout at Catholic University. This past year, Bill Harwood made a very generous donation of his stamp collection to the School to help the Stamp and Coin Club get under way. After a year at Boston College, Bob O'Shea joined 47's coterie at Harvard. Bill O'Leary is currently pursuing a course that will lead to a commission in the Maritime Service. Continued success, Class of '47, we are looking forward to continuing our friendship with you in the ranks of the Alumni. 5 COUN 4 Q fb 'WASSAUX ' 710, 39 .V . 04+ Q? . 'P- al X L Q1-5' 3 4' ' ik F-'wgffff -5 '56 . fc gi 47 04, 5 -I lOO I-1 THE CLASS OF 19-48 Companions of our St. Sebastian days for three years, last year's graduates will al- ways occupy a prominent place in our prep school memories, Most of them have returned to visit us during this past School year, and we rejoice in the success that they are achiev- ing in the various colleges, Report has it that Hugh Bradshaw and George Kelly are bright scholastic lights at Holy Cross. At Georgetown, the St. Sebastian contingent suc- ceeded in electing Harold Field, Freshman Student Council Representative, while Bob McNabb amazed Coach joe judge with his twirling, From Harvard, Dom Morley, Tom Barrette and Art Dias check in very frequently. Roger Vorce proved a gracious host when Monsignor Mclnnis and Father Flanigan visited Notre Dame. Tom Hartnett and Paul Cavanagh are loud in their praise of St. Michaels, but they miss Bill Morrissey who transferred to Tufts. Up in Hanover, -lack Boyle played Freshman Hockey and Baseball this year and is currently looking forward to a South American cruise with the Navy this Summer. Our Villanova trio, Gene Pierotti, joe Deignan and Dan Gritlin were pleased that St. Sebastians entertained their gridders last Fall. Larry McAuliffe reports that our Boston College representatives are all doing well and that his brother Andy is doing some very effective hurling at Bates. Always loyal to their Alma Mater, the Class of 1948 has set a line pattern that we shall follow. 5 COUN ,si fa 'M xxov fi '. tf'4,'1' 1 I: - R' ' fs 'iw Q50 O i 91- ' 1 O 'MASSAC9 '-I lOl 5 Q X iw x . . , .,., Q X 5 x x it :fm Xa, Q M .' fb Q Q As .-F V 3 fr, , 'Y :., , HAQ C Al.Al'RliA'l'lI ADDRESS wxunl fOI'l1L'lillS 'lf Slurlmk, Diou-5.111 SllPL'fiIllL'l1kil.I1l oi' Snlmols Addrcsmu 'Hu f3I'.lLill.llL'S of I9-IS. A 103 BACQCALAI JRIZATI PROCQIZSSION TI-IE WALPOLE GLEE CLUB AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Commencement Concert, 1948. -5 COUNTQP ST. 5504 fn YES Qi' 641 CJ X ., .3 f n 0-1, V , nn n Q. X un-'Q' 1 . -1-1' R9 8 C , 2 gw:xu.,, Ar g 93 '91, A 48 'MAssAUX W1 104 1-I umlfor Father Bonny. CI-IAPISRONIZS AT THIS JUNIOR PROM Mcsnlzlmcs Shen, MacKinnon, Dnlmcrry, SOCIAI, FUNCTION Guild of Sr. Irene Holds Irs llirsr Ten In School Refccrory L fix TIME OUT FOR- PO PSIC QLIES ST. SEBASTIANS ALTAR SOCQIIZTY zmfiulqx Dcmnully. Monro. XX . Clrroll. M.udon.1ld. Volantc, CYSIILHI. BL micr. F, Carr S .IILJJ Dolmcrty, Hurley, Ifitfgcxxlld. I'.1tI1cr B.1I'l'L'll, Mfllomld, Kelly, Koa-l.111. lf l'z'ff1f!.' M.1l10ny, I3unpl1y. JUNIOR PROM COMMITTIEIZ MLArdlc, fXi.lLKiI1lliJIl, Slum, Doherty, .md 'Ilu-ir f,h.1l'INiIlg Clompgmions. ,L 1071-1 ST. SIQBASTIANS IYIRST COLLIZCSIATIZ GRADUATE Hugh CQl.1sl1ccn '15, Ruciws His College lDi.'gl'L'L' .lt Notre Ihmc. ST 109 5. Y, R IYIRST BOSTON COl.l.liiiIi GRA llmry Ci. Barry 715 DOMI Abely, john 89 Leicester Rd., Belmont Allen, james 42 Thackeray Rd., Wellesley Hills Athridge, Thomas 810 American Legion Highway, Roslindale Atkinson, Thomas 70 Fresh Pond Pkway, Cambridge Baker, john 499 Canton Ave., Milton Benjamin, james 221 jackson St., Newton Centre Bernier, George 161 Homer St., Newton Bonica, joseph 29 Pleasant St., West Newton Brannan, Frederick 87 Glenburn Rd., Arlington Brooks, William 238 Vermont St., West Roxbury Brosnahan, james 42 Craftsland Rd., Chestnut Hill Burgess, Arthur 1908 Beacon St., Brookline Burke, Paul 36 Belcher Circle, Milton Burns, Edward 371 Worcester St., Wellesley Hills Burns, Vincent 118 Pleasant St., Arlington Callahan, James 705 Washington St., Brighton Callahan, Richard 293 Central Ave., Milton Campbell, Neil 110 Parsons St., Brighton Canning, james 16 Cape Cod Lane, Milton Carey, Paul 32 Tennyson St., West Roxbury O Carey, William 22 Randolph St., Belmont Carroll, Edward 5 Chestnut St., Carroll, james 5 Chestnut St., Casey, Alan 275 School St., Cassedy, Keith 10 Helena Rd., Clifford, james Arlington Arlington Belmont Dorchester 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., Newton Centre Coleman, James 61 Gardner St., Collupy, Edward 229 Adams St., Collupy, Hilton 229 Adams St Collupy, Richard 229 Adams St Condon, john 'a West Roxbury Milton Milton Milton 22 Adams Ave., Watertown Connor, David 42 Beechwood Rd., Wellesley Connors, Edward 4 Vine Brook Rd., Lexington Corcoran, Paul 31 Fresh Pond Pkway, Cambridge Cotter, james 37 Lapland Rd.. 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Deignan, Edward 2 Stone Rd., Belmont Delaney, john 50 Kirkland Circle, Wellesley Hills Delay, james 15 Myrtle St., jamaica Plain Demeo, Palmer 98 Cherry St., West Newton deVicq, Josefh 198 Woo ward St., Waban Doherty, john 7 Commonwealth Pk., Newton Centre Donahue, john 109 Peterboro St., Boston Donnelly, Ralph 149 Standish Rd., Watertown Donnelly, Thomas 6 Ridge Ave., Newton Centre Dore, Clement 32 Brac Burn Rd., Auburndalc Downey, Edward 366 Broadway, Somerville Downey, Francis 72 Elizabeth Rd., Belmont Dugan, Owen 205 Adams St., Quincy Dunphy, John 709 Wfashington St., Brighton Durnan, Vincent 4 Park St., West Roxbury Elston, Frederick 99 Theodore Parker Rd., We-st Roxbury Evans, james 31 Locke Rd., Waban Fallon, Edward 21 Kensington Pk., Arlington Fallon, Grifhn 727 Centre St., Newton Fenton, Michael -424 East St., Dedham Fisher, Martin 17 Linden Ave., Belmont Fitzgerald, Edward 874 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, Flanagan, William 151 Hillside St., Milton French, Lawrence 210 Beacon St., Boston Gaudette, Ralph 2 Intervale Rd., Wellesley Hills Gazzola, john 17 Belmont St., Newton Geoghegan, Lawrence 145 Washington St., Newton Gibbons, William 527 Canton St., Westwood Giblin, Gerald 476 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Gilbert, john 95 Barnard Ave., Watertown Gill, Iohn 135 Medford St., Arlington Gillis, Walter 50 Fiske Rd., Wellesley Hills Gomperts, Reed 91 Prince St., jamaica Plain Green, Thomas 284 Foster St., Brighton Greene, Richard 34 Mayfield St., Dorchester Griflin, john 96 Russell Ave., Watertown Harnedy, james 122 Sumner Rd., Brookline Ha rrigan, Bruce Sl Clarendon St., St. john, N, B, Hefler, james 79 Smith Rd., Milton Higgins, joseph -'63 Centre St., Newton Centre Hughes, Albert 715 Cambridge St., Brighton Hurley, Park 306 Pleasant St., Belmont -1111 1-I Hurley, Richard 9 Victoria Circle, Newton Centre joyce, Robert 48 Woodbine St., Auburndale Keefe, Arthur l2 Beacon Pk., Watertown Keelan, David 822 Washington St., Dedham Keelan, Richard 522 Washington St., Dedham Kelly, james 56 Queensberry St., Boston Kelly, Robert 47 Benton Rd., Belmont Kett, Francis -12 Hoy Terrace, Milton Kett, Stephen 42 Hoy Terrace, Milton Lane, Henry 87 Athelstane Rd,, Newton Centre Lane, Kevin 87 Arhelsrane Rd., Newton Centre Maguire, William 78 Halcyon Rd., Newton Centre Macdonald, David 40 Central St., Somerville MacDonald, Russell 37 Cedrus Ave., Roslindale MacKinnon, Wallace 77 Breck Ave., Brighton MacNeil, james 1028 Broadway, Somerville Mahony, Frederick 28 Bristol Rd., West Newton Malloy, John 227 Marlboro St., Boston Masterson, Russell 90 Codman Hill Ave., Dorchester McArdle, Kenneth 46 Newcastle Rd., Brighton McCarthy, John 60 Garnet Rd., West Roxbury 2 McCarthy, joseph 15 Allen St., Boston McCarthy, Richard 149 Sherman Rd., Chestnut Hill McCarty, Lawrence 15 Oak Hill Rd., Waltham McCarty, Peter 63 Cabot St., Newton McCourt, Gerard 36 Washington St., Newton McDonald, Paul 219 Homer St., Newton McDonough, Barry 1658 Centre St., West Roxbury McHugh, Peter 8 Whittier Rd., Needham Mclsaac, john -16 Van Ness Rd., Belmont McKenna, Kenneth 52 Rawson Rd., Wollaston Molinari, Theodore 90 Larchmont Ave., Waban Moore, john 25 Rogers St., Newton Mulhern, john 49 Moulton St., Newton Lower Falls Muollo, Henry 2 Grady Court, East Boston Murphy, Francis 792 Chestnut St., Waban Murphy, John 8 Nonantum St., Brighton Murphy, Robert 97 Walnut Hill Rd., Newton Neville, Robert 81 Dana St., Cambridge O'Brien, William 256 Park St., Newton O'Bryan, Henry 49 Cedar Rd., Belmont O'Connor, David 26 Columbia St., Brookline Oldfield, David S 72 Freeman St. heehan, joseph , Auburndale 55 Foster Rd., Belmont Oldfield, Stanley Sherry, Iohn 72 Freeman St., Auburndale 76 Claflin St., Belmont O'Meara, Richard Smith, john 225 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 328 St. Paul St., Brookline O'Shea, Arthur Stankard, Walter 144 Walnut Hill Rd., Brookline 10 Ellison Pk., Waltham O'Shea, Thomas Sullivan, Charles 83 Roundwood Rd., Newton 7 Pine Plain Rd., Wellesley O'T00le, Michael Sullivan, Paul 55 Allen Circle, Milton 1772 Beacon St., Waban Powell, Peter Sullivan, Richard 60 Willow Crescent, Brookline 52 Pinecrest Rd., Newton Centre Powers, Gerald Supple, joseph 664 Huntington Ave., Boston 123 Grant Avenue, Newton Centre Regan, Murray Tedeschi, Edward 73 Blue Hill Terrace, Milton 60 Dover Rd., Westwood Reiffarth, Norman Thibault, Raymond 228 Islington Rd., Auburndale 158 East Side Pkway, Newton Renaud, Francis Titherington, Richard 330 Hyde Park Ave., jamaica Plain 15 Gibson St., Cambridge Russell, Iohn Todd, james 96 Robbins Rd., Watertown 25 Wyndmere Rd., Milton Ryan, Edward Volante, William 46 Matchett St., Brighton 48 Bow Rd., Newton Centre Santora, Lewis Vffeber, Richard 329 K St., South Boston '46 Stone Rd., Belmont Schiffman, Richard Woelfel, Ernest 72 Marilyn Rd., Milton 5 Summit St., Peabody Schiffman, Ronald Zock, Robert 72 Marilyn Rd., Milton il Whittier Rd,, Wellesley Hills Shea, joseph 57 Melrose Ave., Needham 5 COU 4 J' f a, .r . -a 5,-I s e +51 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E '- ' -, X x N 11141-1 VINCENT C. MURPHY Coach of All Sports, ur e W ' X . . Q?! mW THE VANES The arrow, no matter how finely wrought, would be wildly errant were it not for the feathered vanes that give it balance. In the scheme of things at St. Sebastian's, the sports program, in which every student can play a part, accomplishes the purpose of the vanes of an arrow. The scholastic demands are arduous, and the mental toll exacted must be conter- balanced by the development of normal, healthy bodies. It is in this spirit that athletics are pur- sued and encouraged in the School. -5 coulv 4 Y' Vs Q, 'L War 5? Vw Q Jai sa 1212. f S :L in 'Lwf':- a' 'I 'yf f L J 55 OMMASSACWX fl H5 1-- VARSITY TEAM Slfzzzffizzg' R. Carey, Green, Murphy, Gibbons, KIIC'6fflIg.' I-IeHer, Ryan, Joyce, Donnelly, Connor, Sullivan, W. Carey ,3X5 0U Wy QX .11 , QV!- Q' 'f f Y J' 5-,I - 'ag UQ f. S ,Q 'V A if 5 'f'l f'f' 5' 4- nfia if 'P : ' K lbw 49 'MASSACW5 ,-1 116 1-1 SPORTS HISTORY ' I x Q an v -V 1-.asv anlili With Labor Day making a belated appearance on September 6th, Coach Vin Murphy and Captain Tommy Green had to wait until Wednesday the 8th to view the candidates for their 1948 eleven, Shortly after Noon on that bright day, Nonantum Hill came to life as singly and in groups the tanned horde arrived, eager for the touch of the pigskin. Something new had been added, they discovered when they reached the gym and there were oohs and aahs as they inspected the newly installed wooden floor in the cage. The locker rooms also had been freshly painted and it was with a proud sense of proprietor- ship that the older fellows showed the new boys around. Standing at the Tennis courts and watching his new charges file down onto the field, the coach sadly noted the absence of most of the regulars on last year's team. Actually, Graduation had cost him the loss of 14 lettermen, leaving only Quarterback Tommy Green and Tackle Bob Joyce as holdovers from the '47 unit. That Vin was not the only one to analyze the situation in this fashion was evidenced when Dick Keelan, man- ager of the previous year's team, announced that he was resigning his executive duties and reporting as a candidate. However, there was no dearth of enthusiasm among the more than 40 prospects as they raced hither and yon trying for passes that would stump an All-American end. To inaugurate the proceedings in formal fashion, Coach Murphy's hand-whistle sum- moned all candidates to the banking below the Tennis courts where Father Flanigan welcomed all in a cordial manner and introduced the new members of the group. At that time also, the new line coach, Mr, Frank Coyle, was presented to the assembled squad and it was announced that Jimmy Clifford '49 had been named Varsity Manager for the 1948 season. With these preliminaries disposed of, Vin took over and spoke briefly on the urgent need for an arduous conditioning process in view of the fact that St. Sebastian's opening game was only two weeks and a half away. At the conclusion of his remarks, it was noticed that many familiar faces had put in an appearance to be of whatever assistance they could in this opening day workout and the coaches were quick to welcome Bill Harwood '46, Bill Morrissey, jack Boyle and Andy McAuliffe, all of '47. Thus the first of eight long conditioning sessions got under way to the tune of laps, push-ups and grass drills and it was a weary group that dragged itself to the showers each afternoon. When School opened on the 20th, the workouts had to be shortened necessarily, but by that time even jimmy Hamedy had reached sylph-like proportions. As the goal of condition was gradually reached, the coaches began to screen their mate- rial carefully and to try the candidates in different positions, Vin working with the backs, 41171- centers and ends, while Frank Coyle tussled with the guards and tacklers, Inter-squad scrimmages became possible when the players had learned their assignments and then, as a warm-up for the opening game, Brighton High visited St. Sebastian Field to test the mettle of the Red and Black and give the coaches an opportunity to watch their men under game conditions, just a few days before the opening game with Cambridge High and Latin, Bob Murphy lost his father in a tragic automobile accident and his death was felt deeply by the entire School because Mr. Murphy had always been a real friend to our athletic teams and an enthusiastic sponsor of all St. Sebastian activities. Despite his great loss, Bob insisted on taking the field with his team the day following the funeral and his presence meant much to the inexperienced and untried eleven that lined up to face C.L. in the third grid meeting between the two schools. As was the case in the two previous years when we edged the Cantabs each time by a single point, our eleven was a decided under- dog in the estimation of the newspapermen, but we felt that that had not proven a bad omen before. After winning the toss and electing to receive Captain Tommy Green found himself with Bill Gibbons, Paul Carey and Bob Murphy as backfield mates, while Ralph Donnelly held down the pivot post, flanked by Bob Joyce and Dave Connor as guards, Ed Ryan and Charlie Sullivan as tackles, and Jim Hefier and Bill Carey as enus. Although Paul Carey's runback of Rice's boot brought us to our own 31, the first sequence of plays found us jittery and our errors let the enemy take over on the St. Sebastian 35. Three plunges gave the home team a first down on the 25 and at that point the age-old Statue of Liberty play was effective enough to catch us napping and permit Halfback Boudreau to take Sylvestre's offering and gallop around his left end to register the first score of that Sunday afternoon. Rice's dropkick was wide of the mark, but his kick-off was deep to our 10 and Paul Carey ran beautifully in returning it to the 30. Unable to gain more than 9 yards in 3 tries, we kicked to the home team and, when they attempted a long pass deep into our territory, Paul Carey intercepted on the 25 to snuff out the threat temporarily. By this time joe McCarthy, jim Harnedy, Frank Murphy, Bill O'Brien and Dick Schiffman were sent in as replacements and the fresh impetus they gave our attack brought about three consecutive first downs before Billy Gibbons was forced to punt to Boudreau on the C.L. 13. With the first quarter ended and the heat of the unseasonable afternoon taking its toll, the coaches resorted to fre- quent substitutions so that Pete McHugh, Dave Keelan, Paul Burke, Dick Sullivan, Murray Regan, Dave O'Connor, Wally MacKinnon and Ed Connors were called into service. After yielding two first downs to the Cantabs early in the second period, we then stemmed the tide and appeared to be in no trouble until we had a kick blocked and then recovered by the enemy's Doyle on our 2 yard stripe. One tackle thrust was all that Gaudet needed to score and we were thankful that the placement attempt at con- version was missed. There was still a spark left in the Red and Black, however, and Wally MacKinnon fanned it with a neat runback of the kick-off that set down the oval on our 41. Before the half ended, Gibby smashed out a hrst down on the ground, after which Tommy Green uncorked a 20 yard aerial that Bill Carey completed on the 25 and we had just reached the C.L. 20 when the half time whistle blew. To open the third chapter, Bob Joyce drilled the kick-off to Sylvestre on the home 20 and, when the Cantabs found themselves unable to gain, Reed Gomperts returned their kick to our 43 yard marker. At that point our offensive really began to function with Bob Murphy acting as the spearhead. Carrying the ball or receiving it 9 times in 14 plays, Bob plunged viciously, skirted the ends neatly and completed Tommy Green's passes artfully with the net result that he tallied our first T.D. of the year on an end sweep. During that drive, jim Coleman and Duke Demeo gave us reserve end strength and, although Bill Gibbons' end sweep failed to add the extra point, we felt that we still had the last quarter to catch our opponents. -H181-: When the teams changed goals, Tommy Green took to the air as soon as we came into possession of the ball, thanks to Bill Carey's recovery of Gaudet's fumble. After failing to complete a heave to Obie, the Red and Black captain, aided by beautiful block- ing, gave Bill Gibbons plenty of time to get behind the C.L. secondary before unloosing his throw. just at that point, however, a charging end hit his arm and changed what was to be a long pass into a blooper that was easily caught by Cambridge's Pitchwall who ran it over for a touchdown with scant opposition. just to add insult to injury a forward pass earned the extra point and St. Sebastian's trailed, 19-6, Far from being counted out, we managed to rally and rack up two Dave Keelan first downs but the final whistle was not far off and its shrill tones were soon lost in the victorious roar that emanated from the Cambridge side of Russell Field. In the game report given after dinner in the refectory the next day, Father Flanigan awarded the defensive laurels of the contest to Ed Ryan whose tackle play was so efficient that less than 5 yards was gained through his terrain during the whole afternoon. The following Saturday had been designated Parents and Friends Day to accord a suitable reception to the Hopkins' Country Day School team that had been so hospitable to our lads when they visited New Haven in 1947. Added interest was injected into the meeting of the two teams by the recollection that the previous year's struggle had ended in a 6-6 deadlock that each eleven was anxious to break. Eager for the fray, the Connecticut lads arrived before Noon and we were quick to realize that in physical appearance they resembled a College Freshman squad. Favored by ideal weather, the two teams lined up at 2 o'clock for the opening whistle and as it cut the air Duke Demeo, substituting for the ailing jim Hefler, was the only new face in the starting line-up. The visitors lost no time in demonstrating their powerful and varied attack. Smashing out three consecutive first downs, they had advanced to our 3 until Bill Gibbons was opportunist enough to recover a fumble and save a very likely score. At that point, Bob Murphy stepped back into the end zone and booted out as far as our 40. Once again we were forced to yield ground the hard way, but Lady Luck favored us once more and Tom Green captured a rolling pigskin on our 5 to avert another crisis. This time, however, Murph's hurried kick carried only to our 21 and on the third ensuing play, Hopkins' Brown powered his way over for the score. The fact that the conversion effort was fruitless helped to revive our flagging spirits. After Tom Green had picked up 15 yards on the return of the kick-off, we had our first chance to cheer when Frank Murphy clutched a Green pass out in the right flat and lugged it to the Hopkins' 45 for a first down. Our success was short-lived, however, and we were forced to kick to the rival 12, whence the shifty Hitt carried it back to within a yard of midfield. Immediately the battering ram offensive was called into play and, after three successive first downs, Endriss piled over from the 8 to make it 12-0. No extra point was added, but we were put on the defensive shortly thereafter when a backfield fumble on our part gave Hopkins possession on our 27, With a comfortable lead, the visitors could afford to vary their attack and they took to the air but Paul Carey's last second jump batted down the most critical threat and the half ended with the score 12-0 against us. While the second half started auspiciously enough with Paul Carey bulling his way to a first down on the initial play, it soon cost us the services of Bob Murphy for the remainder of the year. Skirting his own right end beautifully, Bob threaded his way down the sideline for 34 yards only to slip and fall at the Connecticut 18. As he fell a pursuing opponent landed on his ankle in such a way as to cause a severe sprain much more painful than a fracture or a break. Deprived of the services of our climax runner, our attack petered out and we grudgingly yielded up the oval after Tommy Green's passing efforts were nullified by the opposition. Before the period ended, how- ever, a stonewall defense forced the enemy to kick to us and gave Dave Keelan the satis- faction of chalking up a first down. Once again a St. Sebastian fumble proved deadly l2O I-: SEASON'S OPENER Capt. Tommy Green meets The Cambridge Latin Leaders and the Oiiicials, STOP HERE, MISTER! Billy O'Brien Meets An Immovable Object. PUNT RETURN Paul Carey Lugs It Back On Russell Field. when the enemy capitalized on it to penetrate our defenses and score their third touch- down early in the final period, Although Hitt's placement was good, Hopkins was off- side on the play and on the second attempt a pass failed and the margin against us remained at 18-0. In a desperate try for a single score at any cost, Tommy Green gambled on four consecutive passes after the kick-off and a breach in our defenses caused him to be smeared at the Red and Black 32 on fourth down. That did not seem too costly until a substitute back, who was apparently stopped by our frontier, broke through the right side of our line to scamper 26 yards for the final T.D. of the day. This time Fred Hitt's placement was on the beam and it made the final score read, Hopkins 25-0. There still remained time enough for Wally MacKinnon to put on a neat demonstration of his passing prowess under pressure, but we could not get beyond the Hopkins 40. During the contest, Jack Cochran, Bud Fisher and Frank Renaud saw service and contributed their best in a losing cause. The pleasant Coffee Hour in the refectory after the game did much to dispel the gloom exuding from such a one-sided defeat, but even our most partial rooters were quick to admit that we were outclassed by a much more power ful team. While the third game on our schedule was originally arranged for Friday, October 8th, a driving rain was excuse enough to postpone the contest to the following Monday, the eve of Columbus Day. When that evening arrived, it proved scarcely better than the original date and the light drizzle prompted one anxious mother to phone the School and ask the Monsignor whether the game was being played indoors or outdoors. The Red and Black squad enjoyed an early supper in the refectory and then repaired by bus to Riverside Park, Hudson, for the thrill of the second game to be played under lights by a St. Sebastian eleven. In the shuffle necessitated by Bob Murphy's loss, Wally Mac- Kinnon made an appearance in the starting line-up, although Reed Gomperts and Murray Regan were to see frequent service during the evening. Winning the toss, the home team lost no time in staging an offensive fiurry that pounded out three consecutive first downs and might have proven dangerous had not jim Hefier pounced on a fumble at our 22 to win possession of the ball for St. Sebastian's. Aided by the offensive pounding of Bill O'Brien, Paul Carey and Bill Gibbons, we eked out two first downs, but a fourth down gamble in the next series did not pay off and we surrendered the oval to Hudson on their own 34. With their ground attack functioning well, the home team varied its offensive with tackle thrusts, center plunges and end runs that advanced the country boys to our 8 yard stripe before we stiffened sufficiently to take over. It was already well into the second quarter and Bill Gibbons thought that it was time to rise and shine, so he proceeded to deliver three personal first downs that were interrupted by a Green pass to Bill Carey for 10 yards. Because time was running out in the half, the Arrows took to the air exclusively but four consecutive aerials failed to click and the second quarter ended with Dave O'Connor smearing an enemy back for a very substantial loss. When hostilities were resumed, the drizzle had developed into a rather substantial rain and Hudson took advantage of our failure to capitalize on our receipt of the kick- off. Starting at their own 45, the home team mixed up reverses and tackle thrusts to penetrate to our 20 and at that point a jump pass from the signal caller to the left end produced a score that threatened to be decisive. Fortunately the conversion attempt proved futile and we had only a 6 point handicap to wrestle with, After receiving the kick we made no great progress, but Gibby's boot set the enemy back on their 20 and a 15 yard penalty made them retreat to the 5. They did manage to eke out a single first down before punting to Bill Gibbons who put down his head and bulled all the way back to the rival 30, and we were within striking distance at last, After Paul Carey had escorted the pigskin to the 19, Reed Gomperts broke away on an end sweep to the 6 for a first down. Try as they might, Gomperts, Gibbons and Greene were inches short of the goal in the next series and all seemed lost when the ball was awarded to Hudson. To make matters worse, a 15 yard penalty brought the ball out to the Hudson 16 and it was like a bolt from the blue when Ed Ryan suddenly pounced on a fumble in the enemy -I 122 1-1 backfield and gained possession for St. Sebastian's on the rival 15 yard stripe, Sending Gibby through tackle for 7 yards on the first play, Tommy Green then crossed up our opponents by tossing a flat pass to Bill Carey and the Belmont lad then fought like a tiger to cross the line and tie the score. The same strategy was attempted on the point after, but the pass was a trifle too high and we had to be content with a 6-.6 deadlock. Seconds later the game ended and for the second straight year we had invaded the Hudson baili- wick and escaped without a defeat. As originally planned, the Red and Black schedule called for Lawrence Central Catholic to visit Nonantum Hill on Sunday, October 17, but, when the Merrimack Valley school found itself unable to accommodate a traditional rival except on that date, St. Sebastian's released Central from the contract and signed Weston High for that weekend. Played at Weston on an ideal Saturday afternoon, the game got underway with Bill O'Brien starting at fullback and Joe McCarthy at left tackle, On the opening kick-off, Bill Gibbons continued the tricky running that was a highlight of the Hudson game and escorted the oval to our 43 before being downed. The first series of our tries was unproductive, however, and Weston gained possession when a poor kick carried only to their 34. Using a well-baited mousetrap on the right side of our line, the home team came up with a I2 yard first down on the very first play and then, two plays later, Bob Toland broke away for a 52 yard scamper that brought him all the way to pay dirt and gave Weston an early 6-O lead. On the try for the point, joe McCarthy roared in to smother the boot, so that no further damage was done. POLISHING THE BOMBSIGHT TINY TIM Capt. Tom Green Murray Regan Demonstrates His Technique 1-1 123 1-. Starting all over again, Bill O'Brien carried Toland's kick back to our 24 and three plunges were effective enough to average 5 yards a try until an offside penalty forced Tommy Green to essay a pass to Gibby that was intercepted by the ubiquitous Toland and brought to the home 37. Dave Connor was hurt on the play and jim Harnedy replaced him, while Charlie Sullivan and Dave Keelan went in to spell Ed Ryan and Paul Carey. That the Weston team did no harm was due to the fact that Frank Murphy fell on a lateral fumble five plays later and regained possession for the Red and Black. just before the quarter ended, after we had been pushed back to our own 20, Gibby pulled out his best boot of the year, a 62 yard beauty that carried to the Weston 28 and took the pressure off our weary eleven, Entering the game at that point, Murray Regan showed his defensive talents by taking a Toland pass away from two rival receivers and allowing St. Sebastian's to start the second quarter in possession of the pigskin. Auspiciously enough, Tommy Green carried for a first down when jim Harnedy opened up a nice hole and then Reed Gomperts and Paul Carey made 4 yards apiece before 'Green changed the tempo with a short pass to jim Hefler in the right flat that gave us the necessary distance at the Weston 36. Three plays later, however, the same pass boomeranged and was snared by the rival Brouilette and the coaches took advantage of the situation to send in fresh replacements, Dick Schiffman, Owen Dugan, Dick Sullivan and Bud Fisher. With the home team making two consecutive first downs, there was time only for Paul Carey to hammer out the required yardage before the half ended. After the rest period, there was no great damage done by either side until Gibby punted to Toland on the home 40 and the slippery back ran it back 35 yards to our 25. Even then no immediate danger was sensed when two line plays were smothered by our frontier, but, on third down, Toland fired a perfect strike to Brouilette and the half- back carried it across to make our deficit read, 12-0. A low placement kick failed to add to the Weston margin, but a deep kick-off and speedy coverage by the rival ends put us on the spot once more at our own 5. To make matters worse, we shifted into the single wing and, when the pass came to Gibby on his wrong side, he was thrown over the goal line and the home team scored a safety that made their lead, 14-0. At that point, Bill Carey booted to the home 35 and Toland made a 50 yard return, yet Weston was detected holding on the play and the ball was set down on our rivals' 42. In less time than it takes to tell it, the Townies pounded out a first down on the ground and then launched a 30 yard aerial that was completed on our 7. just then we shifted sides and put on a determined goal line stand that wrested possession of the oval from the surging foe and Tommy Green carried on a 21 yard end sweep that put us out from under the shadow of our own posts. Passes were in order at that point and there developed an aerial duel between Green and Toland, with the St. Sebastian captain intercepting two heaves of his adversary and the Weston boy taking a pass from jim Hefier on the home 12. Our last bid for a consolation score came when Tommy faded back to midfield and floated a for- ward to Murray Regan and the mighty mite completed it in the midst of three defenders just over the goal line. Our jubilation was short lived, however, for Umpire Holt dropped a flag and explained that the play was called back because Ralph Donnelly was guilty of illegal use of hands, even though our iron-man center had been occupied as usual in snapping back the ball. Time ran out shortly thereafter and we were forced to accept our third defeat of the season. Plagued as we were by minor injuries sustained in the Weston clash, we were sur- prised to learn that our next scheduled foe, Christopher Columbus, was in more desperate straits then we and had to ask to be excused from the meeting with St. Sebastian's. To bridge this gap, a game was hastily arranged with St, Charles of Waltham for Sunday, October 24, to be played as part of the first schoolboy doubleheader ever to take place in the Watch City. Luck was not with us however and, when rain caused postponement of the game to Monday and then to Tuesday, it was decided that cancellation was in order in view of the fact that we were taking on St. Mary's of Brookline the following Sunday. -L 124 1-2 Eventually the rain stopped and we drew a beautiful Sunday afternoon for our visit to Brookline Athletic Field. To replace the injured Dave O'Connor, Bud Fisher was pro- moted to the starting team, Duke Demeo was at right end and Charlie Sullivan was back at his tackle post. Having won the toss and elected to receive, the Red and Black started to roll at once with Paul Carey and Bill O'Brien registering a first down between them. As luck would have it, a fumble on the very next play lost us the ball, but, after an exchange of punts on which Gibby gained 7 yards for us, St. Mary's reciprocated and Ed Ryan recovered on the Brookline 19. Gibby's 8 yard tackle thrust was nullified by a holding penalty against us and, when Tommy Green let go a 45 yard pass, Billy was only able to get his finger tips on it and it went incomplete. At the quarter mark, the home team's offense started to click and it rolled up three consecutive first downs until Tommy Green stepped in with an interception at our 17 that gave Obie a chance to deliver a personal hrst down at our 32. We lost the formula at that point and were forced to punt, yet Green regained possession by capturing a fumble, only to have a Wally MacKinnon pass intercepted by Trahon. St, Mary's had time to punch out two more first downs in the half, but Murray Regan, jimmy Coleman and John Condon came up with some beautiful defensive work to inflict 5 and 10 yard losses on the home team just before the rest period. Early in the third period it still seemed to be anybody's ball game, for the rival lines held well and the teams exchanged kicks. The hrst break in the defenses came when Brookline completed a short pass that was followed shortly by a 15 yard penalty against St. Sebastian's, the ball resting then on our 19. Unable to swing Duke Demeo or break through Charlie Sullivan, our opponents took to the air and completed a pass that was good for six points, a minute later, Simard's placement raised the margin to 7. After the ensuing kick-off, Paul Carey tried to ignite a spark by plunging for a Hrst down, but a punt exchange intervened and the third quarter ended before Tommy Green earned another with a 13 yard run after vainly searching for a likely pass receiver. Another 15 yard penalty was no help to us at that point and, to wipe out the deficit, Green attempted to pass to Regan only to have Simard intercept. In the next series of tries, St, Mary's clicked on a short heave that pulled in our secondary and then resorted to a longer aerial that was completed by Myles Kelly to make the score, 13-0. When the conversion proved unsuccessful, an onside kick kept the ball in the enemy's possession and we had only a chance for two short gains before the clock demanded a cessation of activities. Practically every player on the squad saw action and the younger players like Ernie Woelfel, jimmy Delay and Ed Connors gained valuable experience during their term of service, All season long, the Thayer game had loomed up as one of the hardest tests on the schedule because the Braintree team was a star-studded aggregation that boasted of several former high school standouts in its ranks. The South Shore club visited St. Sebastian Field on Saturday, November 6th, and was greeted by the best brand of Football shown by the Red and Black all year. Knowing our unimpressive record, Thayer did not start its first string backfield and we were far from our full strength, especially after having lost Bill Gibbons through a back injury the preceding Thursday. However, Murray Regan took over Gibby's backheld assignments and jim Coleman, a neophyte at the art, was kept in readiness for the kicking chores. No appreciable gain was registered by either side in its first series of tries, but the morale of the Red and Black was visibly strength- ened when .Iimmy Coleman stepped back to his own 25 and calmly delivered a sky- scraping punt that bounced sharply and went out of bounds on the Thayer 11. Satisfied with a ground attack, the visitors proceeded to ground out a series of five consecutive first downs that had carried as far as the St. Sebastian 16 when the quarter ended. They did manage to reach our 12 after the exchange of goals, yet we forced them to hand over the oval without any further damage. Delighted at the stand that had been made, the Red and Black put on a mild counter offensive of its own, pounding out two first downs and stopping only when a pass interception snapped the string. In came the Thayer .-I 125 1-. END JAUNT Bill Gibbons Carries Against St. Marys of Brookline. heavy artillery at that point to have Clark Hallissey complete a pass from Thurlow and then make a 20 yard end sweep that carried him across for the first score. The extra point was missed and, on the kick-off, the visitors were penalized 15 yards for roughness. Even that was no help, however, because a fourth down fumble on our part let the Braintree lads take over on our 28. Hoping to beat the clock and chalk up another score before half-time, Hallissey passed to Dick Cox and it took everything Murray Regan had to bring down his fellow Townsman short of the goal line. A moment later, jim Harnedy stepped into the hero's role by falling on a Dunphy fumble and preventing the expected score, The Thayer hrst backfield was still present when play resumed and they took full advantage of an early fumble of ours to drive for a second T.D. In this offensive, Dunphy, Tagliano and Cox divided the carrying and it was Dunphy who bulled his way through center for the score after which the conversion put us behind 13-O, Quite appropriately it was a Paul Carey fumble recovery that spurred us on to a counter attack that was productive of three straight first downs. In this surge Wally MacKinnon, Paul Carey, Tommy Green and Dave Keelan played the principal parts and the high point was a 20 yard aerial from Tommy to Paul. just then our luck changed when a back in motion nullified a brilliant pass completion by Jim Coleman and shortly thereafter we lost possession. Another fumble recovery in the final stanza, this one by Frank Renaud, set the stage for a very consoling St. Sebastian score. Taking over at midneld, Tommy Green coolly faded back and fired a close to 50 yard pass right down the middle. Mean- while Paul Carey had streaked down the right sideline and suddenly he cut in sharply to take the bomb over his shoulder in the midst of three defenders. Witli Bill O'Brien T-1 126 1-1 ploughing 7 yards and Murray Regan contributing 3, we had four chances to play with but one was enough for Paul Carey and he scored through right tackle to make the score, 13-6. The try for the extra point failed. Although the final quarter was coming to an end, St, Sebastian's still had some uncomfortable minutes to squirm through before the game ended. To begin with, Clark Hallissey broke through right tackle and sprinted down the side line for a 74 yard jaunt that raised the Thayer score to 19-6. Then, on the ensuing kick-off, Murray Regan slipped and fell on his own 9 and that put the oval perilously close to our citadel, how- ever, the mighty mite responded shortly with a brilliant end sweep that took the ball out to our 33. The remaining plays were pass attempts by Tommy Green and Wally MacKinnon on which losses were sustained and these, together with a 15 yard penalty, pushed us back to the 1 yard stripe. jim Coleman was equal to the occasion once more, however, and his boot from the end zone to midfield averted this danger. Thus the final score read 19-6 and yet these figures fall far short of telling the story of the courageous spirit manifested by a plucky underdog in the face of overwhelming superiority. To bring the season to a welcome close, we paid our third visit to Dilboy Field to meet St. Clements of Somerville in a Sunday contest on November 14th. As if we had not been plagued sufliciently by injuries earlier in the season, two more faces were missing from the pre-game warm-up, Bob Joyce and jim Hefler, the former laid low by the grippe and the latter rendered hors de combat by a bad fall. The net result was that our starting line-up bore a very slight resemblance to the eleven that had opened the season against Cambridge High and Latin: the backheld was composed of Tommy Green, Murray Regan, Reed Gomperts and Paul Carey, Duke Demeo and Dave O'Connor were at the ends, Ed Ryan and jack Cochran at the tackles, Marty Fisher and Dick Schiffman in the guard slots and old reliable Ralph Donnelly at center. Return- ing the opening kick-off to our 43, Tommy Green then called upon Murray Regan and Paul Carey and they blasted out a hrst down between them, before jim Coleman had to be sent in to punt at the end of the second series. As soon as they took possession, St. Clements put on a touchdown march in which their speedy trio of Cassell, Fenton and Waldron featured, even though two successive clipping penalties were called against the home team. The score came on a plunge from the 8 by Waldron, after a Cassell- Fenton aerial had carried to that spot. The same forward passing combination clicked For the conversion and we trailed, 7-O. zji-1, s K1 in k s js . ' 2, -51 - f w- 1 f V V ' f was 1 i ' A - it AERIAL A Tom Green Gets Off A Long One Against St. Clement's. l27 In the second quarter, a sparkling 24 yard runback of the kick-off by Murray Regan as well as a neat Green-Coleman 20 yard pass brought our fans to their feet, but, when we yielded the ball, the Somerville eleven set up another T.D. via a Cassell-Sliney pass to our 12. At that point our frontier really dug in, just barely allowing a first down in four plunges and making it hard to decide that Flanagan had crossed the line in his plunge from the 1. That do-or-die spirit communicated itself to the offense as well, for, after Cassell had tossed to Sliney for the 14th point, we roared back to cut the St. Clement's margin in half. To get the attack rolling, Tom Green took the kick-off on our 20 and fought his way to the 47 before being downed. On the next play, interfer- ence with the pass receiver gave us a first down on the home team's 27. Varying the attack, Regan zipped through his own right tackle for 17 yards and Paul Carey hit the middle for 5 more. The score came easily at that point for St. Clements were looking for another plunge, but Green feathered a pass to Dave O'Connor in the end zone and then placekicked the 7th point. After the rest period, a fumble on our own 35 caused anxiety, but Dick Schiffman intercepted a Cassell pass shortly thereafter to restore the status quo. When we failed to roll, the Somerville lads took over and blasted their way to a final score, four first downs preceding Cassell's plunge into pay dirt. We did prevent Cassell's aerial attempt for the extra point, but the home team was equally alert in nullifying the pass plays that we unleashed during the remainder of the game. Once they intercepted at their 47, but Wally MacKinnon returned the favor on our 30 to give Tommy Green several more tries through the air, the best of which was an 18 yard completion to Paul Burke at mid- field. On these last pass flurries, the blocking accorded Tom Green was superb, Paul Corcoran's work being especially effective. Two short passes to Bill Carey were good for 6 and 9 yards respectively, still the game ended with us on the wrong side of the enemy goal line and the score reading, 20-7 in favor of St. Clement's. The following Friday, the traditional Red-Blue game was played on St, Sebastian Field to ring down the curtain on the 1948 season. To reward their stellar play all during the campaign, Ralph Donnelly and Bob Joyce were appointed captains and, when the rival rosters were posted, it was noted that the Blues strength in the backfleld was offset by the Red edge in the line. Although Bob Joyce won the toss, he elected to kick and the Reds lost no time in pounding out a first down on thrusts by Sam Hefler and Reed Gomperts. When they took to the air, however, Wally MacKinnon intercepted a long Paul Carey pass, but the Blues could do nothing against the Red line and Jim Coleman was forced to punt. To their utter disgust, the Reds lost a neat 20 yard gain, made by Bill O'Brien on an end sweep, when a whistle called the play back, yet they continued to dominate the play by chalking up two more first downs before the end of the quarter. The change of goals seemed to put new life in the Blues, for they refused to be pushed beyond their 37 yard stripe and, when they obtained possession, they took to the air to score. To get the offensive under way, Tom Green tossed a short pass to Wally MacKinnon and the Brighton boy carried just beyond midfield before he was downed. Three line plunges almost netted the required distance for a first down, so it came as a complete surprise to the Reds when the wily Green fluffed a pass to Paul Burke on fourth down. Taking the oval in the flat, the Wollaston lad galloped down the sideline on a 35 yard jaunt that put the Blues out in front, 6-0. Although Bob Joyce missed the P.A.T., he more than made up for it in the five remaining minutes of the half by blocking a Red punt and then falling on it in the end zone to make his team's edge, 12-0. After Dick Keelan's plunge for the conversion failed, Paul Carey ran back the kick-off 34 yards, but the half ended with the ball at midfield. When play was resumed, Reed Gomperts put on a one man show by lugging the kick-off 15 yards and then following it up with two 20 yard scampers that carried his realli into Blue territory. At that point, a costly fumble gave the oval to the Blues and, 1-1 128 1-r by the time the Reds regained the pigskin, they had lost the formula and had to give ground as far back as their own 13,' Dave O'Connor's lengthy boot carried out to mid- field, but Tommy Green raced it back to the Red 13 to put the Blues in scoring position once more. Again an aerial paid dividends when Green passed to jim Coleman in the right flat to enable the West Roxbury boy to tally the last T.D. of the day. After the try by placement failed, Bill O'Brien returned joyce's kick-off from the Red 20 to their 45 and three successive first downs brought Ralph Donnelly's team as far as the Blue 8. Once more, however, the Reds fumbled and Frank Murphy pounced upon it to snuff out the threat, With 11 seconds remaining in the game, pass interference with Duke Demeo gave his Reds the oval on the Blue 10, but there was not enough time for them to achieve the consolation of a single score. Thus Bob joyce's eleven kept the Blue escutcheon free from defeat for, strangely enough, the Reds have never achieved a victory in the inter-squad Football battles. Traditionally, the members of the gridiron squad are feted at a banquet in the School refectory at the close of the season, so, despite the victory-less campaign, the team was honored in splendid fashion on the evening of December Sth, The parents and friends of the gridders manifested their abiding loyalty by over-subscribing the banquet within two days after the event was announced. Guest speakers for the occasion were Bill McConnell, nationally known Football referee, Doc Gautreau of the Boston Braves and Butch Songin, B.C.'s great back. While Monsignor Mclnnis could not be present for the dinner, he arrived in time to address the gathering and make the individual awards. Top honors of the evening were shared by Tom Green and Bob Joyce who hung plaques amid the applause of the entire assemblage, The '48 captain received his shield as a reward for his sterling play and leadership all season long, while Bob's was won in the Red-Blue fray, In addition, 26 jackets and 13 letters were awarded, more than ever before in the School's history, because the spirit of the players had been magnificent all through the season and the School was genuinely proud of the high type of sports- manship displayed by the team. A few days after the season ended, the lettermen gathered in the refectory to elect the 1949 Football captain and Wally MacKinnon was chosen unanimously to be the School's new gridiron leader. With the honor he received also the best wishes of his departing comrades who were quick to assure him that his eleven could not help but benefit from the experience gained in the 1948 campaign, 5 COU 'K ,gi 'Wy 2 0Y.MAsSAogNS I-1 129 1-2 FOOTBALL SUMMARY we 1945 Cofzrlw - VINCENT C. MURPHY A.r.ri.rlfwl C rmfb - FRANK J. Court Ckzpffzifz - THoMAs H. GREEN, '49 Manager - JAMES CLIFFORD, '49 SCHEDULE Sept. 26 Cambridge Latin ............. Oct. 2 Hopkins Country Day School .... T Oct. 8 Hudson High .............. Oct. 16 Weston High ........... . . Oct. 24 St. Charles of Waltham . . . Oct. 31 St. Mary's of Brookline . . Nov. 6 Thayer Academy ........... .... ........ Nov. 14 St, Clements of Somerville ................... Blues fRobert Joyce, Captainj 18 - Reds QRalph D Captain Thomas Green Manager James Clifford Robert Joyce Ralph Donnelly Edward Ryan Murray Regan William Carey Charles Sullivan Martin Fisher JACKET AWARDS David Connor Robert Murphy William O'Brien William Gibbons Palmer Demeo Reed Gomperts Paul Carey Richard Schiffman David Keelan LETTER AWARDS N ll! Rain onnelly, Captainj 0 James Coleman John Cochran James Hefler Paul Burke Paul Corcoran Francis Renaud Wallace MacKinnon James Harnedy Richard Keelan David O'Connor Peter McHugh Edward Connors John Condon Owen Dugan William Volante WW N -BI , Q qVM,455A0N ' .img 411. ' fl sl A 'D' ef 1-I 13,0 J-. Joseph McCarthy Francis Murphy Ernest Woelfel Richard Sullivan James Evans James Delay j. J, V. SQUAD or mm N f HUAQI Gill, Cllscy, lXl.lSfCFSOl1, Stnnkaul. Alwcly. . fig: lk-igumnm, Mcls.1.u. M.1l10ny, O'Sl1c41, Cioclmm. Benjamin. Kg-tt, Ulllliclll. lfcnton ix ww-L X ll A A Y- Y A , . we . 3 x .- .44 K . Q X. Nm 2 I 'l.V. SQUAD Ol: WIS .X'l.1ml111lg.' Bcrniur. lxlllfplly, lfmns, Dolmcrty, lXlt'CLll'ly, Cotter. Ix'11uufi1x4g,' Burm. Tulcsll1i.Gillis. Grilllll, Salton, Crum. li1'mn.1l1.m, 1-I 131 MADE IT THIS TIME im Harncdy In A Pre-Game Workomlt. 32 PASS-SNATCHER Paul Burke In A Practice Session GOOD LUCK, BUT NOT TOO MUCH Blue Captain Bob .loyce Greets Red Captain Ralph Donnelly Before the lntra-Squad Classic. OFFICIALS Wl1ite, Minliinnon, Clifford, Elston. 1-I 133 1-1 Nw-fffi L ' , , , I W.,,,N A , , HOCQK EY SQUAD lhlrzr Rmzy' Sherry, Iilston. McArdlc, Sullivan, Conn. Grccnr c1.lFl'Oll, K, Lum-, joycu Carey, O'Connor, Xlifldff Ifnny Cotter, H, Lmc Qllaprj, Hnrrigrm, M.xguirc, Gibbons. Murphy, lfrrwf lCn1z': fiOl't0l'LlI1. Muhony, Doherty, Durnrm, CiOL'l1I'1ll1, RL-314111, -1 134 j- We . I-Q 'r' I' 1 N ' i ,af All during the Fall, there had been much speculation in our minds as to what the Hockey season would bring in the way of competition. After several seasons of participa- tion in the Catholic League, St. Sebastian's had resigned its membership and the student body was quite naturally curious about the future of the ice sport at the School. Many leading questions were proposed to the members of the Faculty, but they met with Delphic replies until, one day after dinner, Monsignor Mclnnis announced that the construction of a rink was about to get under way. The ovation he received on that occasion was a memorable one and, when the cheering had died down, the Headmaster went on to say that, in order to finance the project at least partially, the students would be asked to co-operate with the members of St. Sebastian's Association in conducting a raffle. Even that news was cheered to the echo and, when the chance books made their appearance sometime later, they were enthusiastically taken and sold. To heighten the rivalry between the various classes, a chart with four thermometers was hung in the refectory and each day Senior Bill O'Brien made the appropriate changes in the red lines that denoted the peak to which each class' returns had climbed. The raffle took place on December 22nd and the TV set which was drawn off proved to be a magnet that brought in almost 364,000 In the meantime, work on the rink had begun and each day we formed a brigade of sidewalk superintendents who studied the progress with critical eyes. As a preliminary, the steep grade to the right of the gymnasium had to be reduced and an enormous amount of clearing had to be done. When this was finished, we could begin to visualize what was in store for us, and presently we realized that our skating surface would cover an area larger and wider than any indoor arena we had seen. After what seemed an inter- minable interval, the boards were set in place and we suddenly developed an acute interest in the weather reports and the prospects of freezing weather. To our discour, agement, the early Winter proved unseasonably mild and there were very few nights on which it was feasible to attempt to make ice. On these rare occasions, Father Keating found himself with a plethora of helpers, since the Hockey team was only too anxious to co-operate in what they regarded as a labor of love. Christmas came and went before we knew it and still there was no ice. Optimistically enough, the School had arranged the finest schedule in its Hockey history, and it broke our hearts to see game after game postponed and eventually can- celled. To keep up interest, Coach Vin Murphy held frequent blackboard sessions and we were fortunate enough to have indoor practice from time to time at the Garden and Arena, These workouts were enough to convince us that we had the makings of the finest team ever to take the ice in Red and Black uniforms, On the whole, it promised to be a veteran sextet with peerless Bruce Harrigan in the nets, a stalwart defense com- posed of Bob Murphy and Bill Gibbons, and Captain Henry Lane sure of a place in the forward line. The two vacancies were quickly filled by juniors Jim Cotter and Billy Maguire, and the sextet began to function smoothly as a unit, In past seasons of ice play, our weakness had been a lack of reserves, but this year Vin's heart warmed as he noted the presence of many fine replacements. At the defense posts, Tom Green, Bob z-1135 1-I joyce and Wally MacKinnon were excellent insurance, while up front Paul Corcoran, Paul Sullivan, Murray Regan, john Doherty, Kevin Lane, Eddie Carroll, Paul Carey, john Sherry and Ken McArdle could be relied upon to keep the tempo of our attack at a peak. As understudy to Bruce, Brookline Dave O'Connor also gave promise of develop- ing into a fine goalie. Despairing of ever seeing ice in our rink, we hnally opened our season very belatedly and indoors at that, when we met Browne and Nichols in an early morning contest at the Skating Club on january 21st. The Cambridge sextet provided stubborn opposition all during the first period and it was only shortly before the buzzer that Freshman Ed Carroll scored the season's first goal on a cleverly egcecuted feed from Paul Corcoran, In the second stanza, however, BSLN lost no time in getting the I-1 equalizer, but, as the game progressed, it became evident that our depth would win the day. To break the deadlock, jimmy Cotter found the range on a pass from Bob Murphy who then proceeded to tally in turn with an assist from Bill Gibbons, Shortly thereafter, the rival defenseman, Graham, soloed to make it 3-2, but Gibby got it back before the second chapter ended, Murph getting credit for the pass. Coach Murphy made frequent substitutions all during the game and, in the third period, replacements Johnny Doherty and Murray Regan dented the strings with assistance from Paul Corcoran, Bob Joyce and Sophomore Charlie Coan. While this 6-2 victory was indicative enough of our potentialities, the entire squad felt that, with a few more games behind them, this Red and Black sextet would rival the achievements of the School's greatest ice teams of the past. Two days later we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Middlesex School had playable ice on one of its ponds and we made the Sunday afternoon trip to Concord in the best of spirits. Upon arrival, we noted that the edges of the frozen surface were a bit soft, although the main body of ice was good and fast. As soon as the opening whistle blew, we realized that our hosts were using a close-covering technique that hampered us for the lirst two minutes of play. At that juncture, Bill Gibbons found Billy Maguire free and set him up with a lead pass that the Newton boy rammed home for our first score. That was the signal for Middlesex to abandon its defensive play and, when the home sextet began to press, we were quick enough to capitalize on the situation and get two more fast tallies, all in the third minute of play. Fifteen seconds GETTING IT OFF Tom Greene Unleashes A l-lard Shot. -1 136 I- 95 FAST VLYIZRS ix'.m, K, I,.mc, Regina B C llwt Humx I lm md Blllx M1 UIIL 'lly Out The Sl, Sclw.uti.1n Chulnc. after Maguire's register, jim Cotter made our second goal and, a quarter of a minute afterwards, Henry Lane added the third, After that scoring spree, things quieted down until the Middlesex left wing, Bancroft, whittled our lead to 3-1 temporarily, but, once again, Bill Maguire had his sharpshooting eye and laced home a Murphy assist to close the period at 4-1. Despite many threats during the second period, we were not able to score in that chapter, but we blanked the home team at the same time to maintain our 4-1 edge. just by way of no harm, we added two points in the final stanza, Gibby regis- tering on a feed from Cotter just before jimmy went all the way to score unassisted and make the final figures read 6-1 in our favor, Once again, the Red and Black used frequent substitutions and every player on the squad saw service. In the second period the Middlesex goalie was injured during a scrimmage and the host school was grateful for the prompt ministrations of Billy Gibbons' dad. At long last we were able to play our first game on the St. Sebastian rink when the weather man was co-operative enough to favor us with ice on Friday, February 4th, St. Mary's of Walthain was our guest for the dedication contest and proved an obliging enough victim by the score of 5-1. The honor of scoring first was earned by Bill Maguire just two minutes after Doc Gautreau had dropped the first puck, and credit for the assist went to Brookline jim Cotter, After that initial achievement, Captain Henry Lane pro- ceeded to put on a scoring rarity by tallying three times in succession to achieve the hat trick. During this rampage, Henry had assistance from Maguire twice and Gibby once with the result that by the time Henry relaxed his efforts, we had a comfortable 4-0 lead. To close out the day's offensive for us, Freshman Ed Carroll registered on a solo flight before the visitors' Dion found the range and the 5-1 verdict in our favor was highly satisfactory, Witli the Annual Retreat just concluded that afternoon, most of the student body found it possible to be on hand for this first contest on our own ice, but, from time to time, they found it convenient to dash into the gym to watch our quintet match baskets with Huntington. The following night we went into action again, this time indoors at the Boston Arena, where we battled a surprise sleeper, New Prep of Cambridge, with no better result than a 2-2 tie. Time and time again, our puck chasers were in on the rival net- minder for unimpeded chances, but their bombsights failed them and their shots caromed SECOND LINE Corcoran, Doherty, Carroll. 1-I 138 I- SN 4 . ., NIIII -Xl ll l.lxlxA1lIHlLIl1 if EMA is W., - H. l,a.1Ji11I:g rlu ' W, ,, , A 'Uv M, W M ,R Izmlwn f nllug -Xl! uk fmll li14l1.l1x.1niC1l.1JnI Ill 'IA l'l XXI iwizw, ll I..mAli.m1l,.m,XI.1.,1u:'.,k v Xlw ri K8 .' , nf ' lv off the pads or the pipes without doing any damage. Only Henry Lane was able to find the range and his two tallies were just enough to save us from defeat and earn a 2-2 tie. With ice so scarce, we thought we were fortunate to have a skating surface on our home rink for a final game on Saturday, February 12th, with 'Roxbury Latin, Like ourselves, the West Roxbury sextet had not played many games and the first period saw us taking an early lead and adding to it almost at will , Captain Henry Lane hung up the first marker, while Billy Gibbons and Ed Carroll were right on his heels with tallies of their own, Before the first period ended, Billy Maguire and Jimmy Cotter had also dented the strings, and we had a 5-1 edge as we skated off for the rest period. Realizing that this was a splendid opportunity to give the reserves a chance to demonstrate their wares, Coach Murphy kept the first team out of action for the rest of the day and he was more than rewarded by the fine showing of the Red and Black replacements. Althovgh they did not score very often, they exhibited some fine defensive covering and held the visitors scoreless in the two final periodsf To add to our lead, john Doherty and Paul Carey found loopholes in our opponents' defense and their tallies made the 5' nal score read, 7-1, in favor of St, Sebastian's. The traditional Red-Blue game was played on indoor ice at the Boston Arena and, as usual, it developed into one of the hardest fought and most exciting contests of the year. Deservedly, Bob Murphy and Bruce Harrigan were named rival captains. When the squad lists were posted, each team maintained that the other had the stronger roster, but, to an impartial observer, it was evident that any offensive edge possessed by the Reds would be offset by the presence of Brucie in the Blue nets. The hrst period of the game bore out that contention, for neither side was able to score, although Harrigan was pressed considerably more than Dave O'Connor, In the second stanza, Murphy struck a blow for his own cause when he rammed home a Gibbons' pass that beat Bruce at 1:45. Battling back bravely, the Blues pressed hard and were rewarded at 5:15 of the same period by Billy Maguire's successful conversion of a Cotter rebound to even mat'ers at 1-1. That stalemate endured until 8:35 when Murph again entered the picture, stealing a rival pass at mid-ice and carrying in on the Blue captain to feint him out of position and set up a 2-1 lead, Halfway through the final period, poetic justice asserted itself, however, for Billy Maguire stole a pass from Murph deep in Blue territory and then outraced the Red captain all the way to the goal where he poked it by O'Connor to tie up the contest at 2-2. As the minutes ticked by, an overtime contest seemed to be in the making until, in the final minute of play, Paul Corcoran established possession of the disc during a scramble at the boards and passed up to Bill Gibbons who whistled it into the strings to decide the struggle in favor of Bob Murphy's Reds by a 3-2 hair. As a result, Murph hung his plaque at the Hockey-Basketball banquet, while Bruce received the commiserations of his fellow Blues for his gallant, though fruitless, battle. Thus the ice season of 1948-49 passed into history with St. Sebastian's Hockey team turning in an undefeated record. Truth to tell, the Red and Black skaters themselves would gladly have traded a few defeats for the chance to meet some of the top-flight sextets that appeared on the School schedule. However, the over mild Winter was alone responsible for the few contests played, and it is to be hoped that future seasons will r-'ore than make up for the dearth of action this year on the St, Sebastian rink. . t u g, '90 , , 1 6' Mnsswl .-I mo 1-1 i 41 1.1 I' Q BAT'l'l,l2 FOR POSSISSSION P.1ul Cloreorim Sic-ills The Disk in Miilillcscx Claim-. CYUTSKAFIING THE CTPPUSITICDN lilic Carroll has too Much Speed Along the llozmls For His Miilillcscx Rival . x A X we wwe t R BILL FLANAGAN JACK COCK-IRAN MERRY MAYHEM Paul Corcoran, Father Keating and Bill O'Brien Belabor Park Hurley, xv V L ALPINIZ GROUP Ol? 19-M . S . . 9513- W :MN ! 5 'A 2' - -ff gr 1 f . JIM CLIFIFURD an. 'e 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 15 17 18 22 26 31 1 4 5 12 HOCKEY SUMMARY Coach - VINCENT C. Captain - HENRY L 1948 - 1949 MURPHY ANE, '49 Manager -- RICHARD KEELAN, '49 SCHEDULE Browne and Nichols . . . ....... . . . . Walpole High School . .. St. Clement's . ....... Middlesex ............. Wellesley High School .... Watertown High School . . . Rivers ................ Phillips Andover ......... Lexington High School ...... Boston College High School . . . St, Mark's ................. Natick High School ..... Arlington High School .... Dedham High School .... St. Mary's of Waltham .... New Prep ........... St. Seb. 6 6 5 2 Roxbury Latin ................................ 7 Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Ice Rieds QRobert Murphy, Captainj 3, Blues fBruce Harrigan, Captainj 2 AWARDS farketr Henry Lane Bruce Harrigan james Cotter john Doherty Edward Carroll Lellerr William Gibbons Robert Murphy Thomas Green Paul Sullivan David O'Connor john Sherry Kenneth McArdle Charles Coan William Maguire -1144 1-t Paul Corcoran Robert Joyce Kevin Lane Wallace MacKinnon Fred Elston Paul Carey Lawrence McCarty Vincent Durnan Richard Keelan Ovv 2 l 1 2 1 fs While Basketball normally waits until December to lay claim to the athletic spot- light, the installation of the beautiful new wooden floor in the cage during the summer did much to make the student body Basketball conscious from the opening day of School. Even before the Hrst Football game was played, the devotees of the hoop game were asking permission to work out on the court and their joy knew no bounds as they noted the improvement that the new surface made in their dribbling and foot- work. On the fifteenth of November, formal practice was announced and the Varsity candidates were happy to welcome back Bob Hogarty as mentor, while the j.V.'s looked forward to an enjoyable season under Father Keating's tutelage. As he surveyed his prospects, the Varsity coach was pleased to see that Graduation had taken only four of his previous year's squad, Hugh Bradshaw, Charlie Hearn, Andy McAuliffe and Tom Hartnett. That meant that he could capitalize on the experience gleamed in the past campaign by Captain Frank Kett, Hilt Collupy, Bob Kelly, Bill Brooks and Bill Carey. ln addition, he was fortunate to have ample reserve strength in joe Shea, Ralph Donnelly, jack Cochran, Dick Collupy, Fran Downey and jim Canning. Among the newcomers, Ed Collupy, john Murphy and Paul Burke showed the greatest promise. When the 1948-49 schedule was posted, the basketeers were delighted to find that it included the top-notch private school quintets and a seasoning of parochial and public school competition. To open the season, St. Sebastian's was invited to the Boston Garden on December 7th to lace the South Kingstown, R.I., team that had defeated us on the same court for the past two years. This time it was a different story, however, for, after Kel sunk the hrst basket of the year Bill Carey and Hilt Collupy netted two consecutive goals apiece that put us out in front by a comfortable margin. When Frank Kett tapped in one of Fish's rebounds, the Rhode Island lads called for a time out to revise their strategy, but it had little avail because, by the end of the first period, we led 18-6 and, by half time, we had pulled away to 31-10. In the second half, our pace slackened a bit because of frequent substitutions, yet we con- tinued to roll up points on the strength of Bill Brooks' sharpshooting that gave him 10 tallies on Kel's wizardry that accounted for 6 more. The final reading on the elec- tric scoreboard was St. Sebastian's 49, South Kingstown 30, a result most gratifying to the St. Sebastian student body which attended as a unit. When the box score appeared in the next days papers, we were pleasantly surprised to note that we had had three big guns in our offensive: Bill Brooks with 16, Hilt Collupy with 13 and Bob Kelly with 12, Although these efforts would have been enough to outpoint the out-of-staters, Bill Carey's 6 and Frank Kett's 2 came early in the game and helped to discourage the opposition. The first contest played on our new floor was with Walpole High, a team that had pressed us to the limit to beat them by one point the year before. With our j.V.'s setting the Varsity a good example by winning their preliminary game, 38-14, the Arrows proceeded to break the game wide open in the hrst period and then went on to win by an identical score. Although Hilt Collupy and Bill Carey were on the side- 141451- -f, coufvr VP 56'-4 CEC ,,., J- L, t J. 5 +I 1' Q gt ' V- Ay ? 2 W 5' lov v X69 Mnssaxva l948-1949 HooPsTERs Slfzmfizfgx Downey, Shea, Canning, Donnelly, Cochran, R. Collupy, Burke Swzleflx E, Collupy, H, Collupy, Kelly, Capt, Katt, Brooks, Carey. 1-H461-: lines, Bill Brooks and Bob Kelly set a hot pace in the first quarter, scoring three baskets apiece, while Jim Canning and lid Collupy teamed with Fran Kett to turn in a nice piece of defensive play that held Walpole to five points. After the initial period, the issue was never in doubt, but Kel continued to amaze the gallery with a performance that yielded him 17 points for the day. To add to our attack, Ed Collupy poured in three consecutive goals in the third quarter and that set the stage for the appearance of our second team and this unit played for most of the remainder of the game. The highlight of their showing came in the final period when Fran Downey threw in a sparkling hook shot to earn his first Varsity points and bring down the house, Besides Ke1's 17, Ed Collupy's 8 and Bill Brooks' 6, the scoring column recorded single baskets by Kett, Canning and Downey together with a successful free try by joe Shea, Although the season was still in its infancy, our next game produced the most spine-tingling thrill of the campaign when we came from behind to put on a sensa- tional ending and defeat St. Patrick's of Watertown, 39-38. Led by the record-mak- ing Dave Nangle, highest schoolboy scorer in the state, the visiting quintet lost no time in establishing a 10-3 advantage over the Red and Black. At that point, however, Brooksie caught fire and racked up three successive goals and a free try to put us back in the running. Despite this endeavor, St. Patrick's rallied on their part to the extent that they were able to leave the floor at half-time with a 14-11 edge. Whatever the change in tactics was that Bob Hogarty called for between the halves, it certainly worked wonders. Roaring back to the fray in the third period, the Arrows immediately regained the lead when Bill Brooks continued his stellar exhibition with five goals in that stanza while Bob Kelly broke the spirit of the invaders by swishing in two beautiful set shots from 20 feet out. Not to be outdone, Nangle 8: Co. kept pitching as best they could, with the result that the end of the third chapter found them behind by a mere two points, To erase that deficit was only the work of a minute and, although Brooksie put us out front with another lay-up, in no time the tables were turned so that we trailed, 33-30. Successful free tries by Ed Collupy and Fran Kett then put us on equal footing at 33 all, only to have Watertown draw away 37-33 in the waning minutes of the game. Awarded two foul shots, joe Shea came through on both of them, just before Dave Nangle added a singleton that made the score, 38-35. In the midst of the general gloom pervading the cage, Bill Carey pushed up a goal as the minute hand of the clock started its final journey and, after the St, Pat's offensive had been repulsed, Brooksie broke through their close pressing defensive cordon to scoop in a lay-up while in mid-air and regain us a 39-38 margin. There was time then only for a work- ing of the ball to half court by the visitors before the final gong sounded to allow our players and spectators to break the tension with whoops of glee. As events turned out, it was the only defeat administered to the Watertown team over the entire season and Bill Brooks' 22 points won him the role of chief giant killer. Fairly well scattered, the rest of our tallies were divided among Bob Kelly UQ, Frank Kett Oy, Bill Carey and joe Shea Q2 apiecej , and Ed Collupy Q1 Q. To the delight of our loyal fans, the next game was easier on the nerves for we did not have too much trouble in disposing of Monsignor Coyle High School on our own court to the tune of 45-30. Once again, a heavy barrage of points in the first period sewed up the contest and we were never headed after Kel hit the target on the tap-off play. With a 28-13 advantage at half time, Bob Hogarty let the second team see plenty of .ervice and Dick Collupy proceeded to put on his best performance of the year by steal- ing a dribble at mid-court and going all the way to register a lay-up. Later on, two con- versions raised his point total to 4 and earned him the King's Chair at dinner that eve- ning, With no pressure on them, Kel, Brooksie, Fish and Bill Carey came up with 13, 11, 9 and 6 respectively, while Minnow's 4 and Kett's 2 closed out the Coyle account. A Sunday afternoon schoolboy program at the Arena brought us into competition with Henry Barry's Sacred Heart of Newton team and we were not extended too much -1 147 1 . in attaining our fifth consecutive victory. Getting off on the right foot when Brooksie scored on the tap-off, the Arrows registered nine tallies before Sacred Heart found the range. At quarter time our edge was 11-2 and by half time it had climbed to 25-9. Al- though the tempo slackened in the final periods, our second team was able to hold the opposition in check and the final score read St. Sebastian's 37, Sacred Heart 14, Once again, Bill Brooks emerged with the high scoring laurels for his 16 points, Kel con- tributed 8, Ed Collupy was good for 6, Bill Carey threw in 4 and Frank Kett swelled our total by 3. To close out our pre-Christmas schedule, Our Lady's of Newton was invited to our cage on the night that had been set for the School's Annual Christmas Party, The game itself drew the greatest number of spectators to throng our gym this season, partly be- cause the rival team brought a large number of fans, but especially because the St. Sebastian's Association was to conduct the raffie of the Television Set that had been up on chances for several weeks, While Brooks scored the first basket of the evening, the visitors racked up the next three to give us a bit of a scare. After calling a time out to discuss the situation, the Arrows drew even on Bill Carey's two successive baskets and a nip and tuck battle ensued for the duration of the period that ended with Our Lady's ahead, 11-10. That was as far as the contest went, however, for the Red and Blacl-: defense was so thorough in the second quarter that the opposition registered only on two free tries, while, in the meantime, we had garnered ten points, In the third quarter, Our Lady's rallied to the point that they matched all our baskets save one, but the last chapter saw us pulling away steadily so that the ultimate verdict was 44-27 in our favor. The big guns of the evening were Bill Brooks, whose 18 markers were well applauded by the appreciative Red and Black spectators, and Frank Kett, who left his defensive floor-general's role often enough to chalk up 10. Figuring also in jim Clifford's record book, Fish's 6, Ed Collupy's and Bill Carey's 4 apiece together with Kel's 2 just about constituted the margin of our triumph. Other features of the contest were Father Beatty's cheering that nettled the opposition and the selection of one of the dainty visiting cheerleaders to make the rafiie drawing. After these six successive victories, the Christmas holidays were a pleasant inter- lude and the squad returned from them reinvigorated and ready to undertake the more arduous portion of the schedule, The First Friday of january brought New Prep to our gym and the Cambridge quintet must have thought us most inhospitable in using the occasion to establish a new high scoring record of 70 points. Registering practically at will, St, Sebastian's ran up a 12-O edge before our rivals counted once and after that the disparity remained almost equally great. When the totals had swelled to 39-17 at half time, Coach Hogarty sent in the second team and then reached down into the barrel to pick out players that were making their first appearance in a Varsity uniform. Late in the third period, it was Bob Kellyis lay-up that smashed the old cage record and it was the same little hoopster who came out of the fray with 24 tallies, the highest individual scoring feat of the season. Sharing the plentiful harvest, Brooksie ran second with 13, Fish came up with 10 and Ralph Donnelly put on a scoring spree of his own with 8. In the lower bracket, Ed Collupy turned in 5, Frank Kett tossed in 3, joe Shea, Bill Carey and Jim Canning were good for 2 each, while Bud Fisher was proud of his free try singleton. The following evening, St. Sebastian rooters were pleased to find that Gene Mack, jr., of the Barton Traveler, had been impressed by the Schools hoop conquests and had billed our quintet's record in headlines, Refusing to let such publicity throw them off stride, our Red and Black cagers paid a return, neighborly visit to Our Lady's on Sunday, january 9th, and, despite the handicap of an improvised gym, they racked up the same 17 point margin that had decided the earlier game between the two teams. For the second time, the parochial aggregation proved to be a better first-period club than we, and the home fans exulted as their favorites went out in front 9-1, then 11-3 and 13-5. The second quarter, however, found Bill Brooks on the beam for 12 points which, with :-I 148 I-Q TAP-OFF Hilt Collupy .lumps Agni nst Dave Nanglc. 5l',f5A,, 49 HIGH-SCIORIZR IN ACTION Bill Brooks GL-ls Ono Off in thc St, Pufs Thrillcr the assistance of Hilt Collupy and Bill Carey, overtook the Our Lady quintet and then passed to a 23-20 advantage by the mid-way mark. To duplicate their performance on our floor, the home team came back rather strong from the rest period and pressed us hard in the third chapter, only to crumble in the fourth. As a result, we were able to double their second half totals and the final summary put us out in front, 51-34. Rivals for scoring honors were Brooksie with 21 and Kel with 15, Frank Kett and Bill Carey shared third place with 4 each, Hilt's grist was 3, Joe Shea accounted for 2, while Ed Collupy and Paul Burke were credited with 1 point contributions. On the following Wednesday, Middlesex School journeyed from Concord to match baskets with us and provide very close competition for the first half of the after- noon. Bill Brooks' 5 were our only offensive feat in the first quarter and, in the second, the West Roxbury lad came up with 6 more which, coupled with swishes by Kelly and Kett, allowed us to lead 15-14 when the teams retired for the rest period. When play was resumed, the very effective close covering of the visitors drew fouls and eventually cost Middlesex the services of the Green brothers. Under these circumstances, we man- aged to establish a six point lead in the third chapter and that mastery continued to grow in the fourth until the final gong crowned St, Sebastian's 41-25 victors, Brooksie's 19 constituted almost half of our offensive, while the remaining counters were very evenly divided among Kel with 5, Fish and Frank Kett 4, johnny Murphy 3, joe Shea, Bill Carey and Ralph Donnelly 2, During the refreshment period after the game, the visiting coaches were most generous in their praise of the alterations that had been made in our gym. Against St. Mark's on january 15th, the Arrows turned in another neat perform- ance that resulted in their tenth consecutive victory by a comfortable margin of 49-34. Successful in dropping in a pass from Kel after the opening tap, Brooksie set the pace and was quickly imitated by Fish and Frank Kett. Each of the first two quarters were productive of 13 tallies for the Red and Black while, in the meantime, the Southborough cagers were slow in finding the range and could boast of only 12 points by half-time. A vast improvement was noticed in their style of play when they returned to the floor and they gave our loyal fans cause for uneasiness by outscoring us 11-7 in the third stanza. Fortunately, the Red and Black rose to the challenge in the final chapter and finished strong with a 16-11 achievement that made the final outcome 49-34 in favor of St. Sebastian's. In the locker room after the contest, jim Clifford's tabulations revealed that Bill Brooks had achieved top rating with 22 credits, Bob Kelly had assisted with 11, Frank Kett had garnered 7, Hilt Collupy had sunk 5, while Ed Collupy and Ralph Donnelly had tied at 2 apiece. Bob Hogarty was quick to point out the fact that our victory was to be attributed to our first-half efforts, because the second half had produced a 23-22 nip and tuck battle. All winning streaks are made to be broken, as we found out the following Wednes- day when Governor Dummer's fast-finishing quintet came from behind to defeat us on our own floor, 40-23. Starting off very poorly, the visitors tallied only two points in the first stanza, while the Arrows seemed comparatively stronger on the basis of their 7 tallies. In the second quarter, however, the opposition served notice that they were not to be regarded lightly by outscoring us slightly and climbing to a small 14-11 deficit. To open the third canto in auspicious style, Hilt Collupy tossed in a brilliant lay-up, but, sad to say, that was the only St. Sebastian success in the chapter, while, at the same time, Dummer's Rod Jennings began to find the range and so did his mates. The tall, former Newton High star, who had been held to two points in the first half, personally delivered 8 markers in the third period and then went on to round out his day with 7 more in the fourth. After bogging down in the third, the Arrows showed signs of reviving in the fourth period when Kel tucked in a lay-up and also cashed in on a fioor-long fast break. However, Bill Carey's tap-in of an unsuccessful free try was our final basket of the day and the Red and Black was forced to bow, 40-23. For the first time in many a game, no Arrow cager was able to hit double figures, Brooksie's 9, -1 150 1-z l7ish's 6 and Kel's 5 representing our best efforts. with Carey's 2 and Kett's I completing the offensive picture, Viewed from long range, our defeat at the hands of Governor Dummer was only reciprocal justice lor our snapping ol' their Baseball streak in a classic game last Spring, The following Saturday we re-gained our victory stride in a return game with Middlesex played at Concord. Remembering the close first-half score in the previous contest, the Red and Black lost no time in taking the lead with Kel and Carey pacing the attack, so that our I9-I0 edge at the quarter mark had grown to 50-I6 by hall time, The third period found us preserving just about the same margin, so Bob I-logarty took advantage of the Opportunity to allow his second team to gain valuable experience While they were outscored 15-14 in that final stanza, they played well together and came off the floor happy that they had contributed to our 56-37 victory, High scoring honors for the day went to Brooksie and Kel, who had ll points eachg Kett, Clarey and john Murphy finished second with 6 tallies apieceg I-Iilt Collupy, Ralph Donnelly and joe Shea finished in a dead heat with -ig lid Cfollupy and jim Canning tied with 2 points each. Our meeting with Rivers had an added interest for the members of the team who had faced the Chestnut Hill quintet the year before, because they recalled the two nip- and-tuck contests played on the Rivers home court and at Boston Garden, This year it was different, however, for the visitors seemed lost on our spacious floor and in no time at all we had a commanding lead and thereafter were in no danger of being over- taken. Because we had a 27-5 margin at the end of the half, Coach Hogarty withdrew Bill Brooks and Bob Kelly for the day and substituted various combinations in the third and fourth quarters, In these periods, Rivers fared considerably better and, by the end of' the game, had whittled us down to a 15-26 verdict, lfor the first time, John Murphy was the pacemaker of' our attack with IO points, finishing in front of Kel who LIFE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL Ralph Donnelly In A Puckish Mood. l E -1 ISI 1- WHIRLING DIZRVISH Bob Kelly Wcnrks lt In Against Phillips lfxeter. SWINCS AND SVUAY Fran Downey Demonstrates His Southpaw Technique. had 7, and Brooksie and lfish who had 6. The remainder of our stores were split among joe Shea lid Clollupy Haj, liran Kett, Bill Carey, Dick Clollupy fl eachj, and Ralph Donnelly Defeated onl' once in 15 starts, we 'ournc-'ed to New Hainwshire to en ra 'e a l I l l is fs power-laden Phillips lixeter team that proved just a hit too strong for us, Taking an earl f lead, the home team cawitalized on its height and it was onl r hr cashin ' in on free l l 1 l 5 2- tries that we were ahle to catch them at 10-ltl, The deadlock was soon dissolved, how- ever and lfxeter led li-I0 at the cuarter, ln the second stanza, close coverin v hr hoth , l 2- l A sides kept the score low, hut we managed to outscore our hosts 7-3 to reduce the deficit to JO-I7. NX!hen play was resumed, we lost Fish on fouls in six minutes and, although his hrother lid, who re wlaced him, did a su werh ioh, we missed his tawing and hack- lb 1 l I l l . l hoard clearing. lfac h of the two final periods resulted in a three point superiority for lfxeter, with the result that the final score read, -19-will against uso liar from discouraged at the outtome, the School felt that our Red and Black hoopsters had acquitted them- selves very commendahly in the face of' top-flight competition, Sometime later, we were uleased to see that the Academy news wawer had given the victorx' over St, Sehastians I . l l 1. . headlines on the first page and in the hox score we found our scoring recorded as follows: Brooks li, Kelly IO, Carey 6, H, Ciollupy 5, Kc-tt 5 and lf. Cfollupy 5. 1-l l52 lf Back on our home court once again, we inaugurated the month of February auspi- ciously enough by taking Lawrence Academy into camp, 47-33. Bob Kelly got us away on the right foot by scoring from Bill Carey's out under our basket, and we never relinquished the lead thereafter, To give them their due, the Groton lads did their best to pull up on even terms with us, but the first period yielded us a 17-8 edge which became 25-18 by halftime. Maintaining the same pace for the remainder of the after- noon, the Arrows were able to use substitutes regularly without jeopardizing the out- come which proved to be 47-33 in our favor. Enjoying one of his best days, Brooksie set the scoring example with 16, while Bill Carey employed his push shot effectively enough to register 11. Besides giving us command of both boards all afternoon, Hilt Collupy accounted for 9 to top Kel's 7 and Fran Kc-tt's -1. Players on both sides were quick to notice that the referee was Elbie Fletcher, former major-leaguer from Milton. Although our quintet was a pre-game favorite over Huntington School, the in-town visitors handed us our third setback of the year on Friday, February 4th. Deprived of the services of Hilt Collupy, Mr, Rebounds, who dislocated a shoulder in practice the previous afternoon, we yielded a 10-7 lead to our guests in the first quarter and then allowed them to take a 19-13 edge to the locker room at the rest period, For the Red and Black, Bill Brooks was the only marksman able to hit consistently and even he was robbed several times when his shots went in only to pop out. While we outscored our opponents in the second half, it was only by a meager point which was not enough to avert a 39-3-1 defeat. Witli the issue so much in doubt, neither coach substituted until the final three minutes of play, at which time Joe Shea and jim Canning relieved Ed Collupy and Bill Carey. Unfortunately, Brooksie's 17 did not evoke much competition from his team mates, for the nearest they could come was 6 by Ed Collupy and Fran Kett, and 5 by Bob Kelly. UP FROM UNDER Captain Fran Kett Makes A Bid Against Our Lady's. 153 Thayer Academy was the next visitor to appear on the fioor of our cage, and we bounded back on that occasion with a 41-30 win. Probably the most gratifying aspect of the victory in the eyes of Coach Hogarty was the accurate foul-shooting of the Arrows, for they converted on 13 of their 15 free tries. Although the South Shore lads matched us point for point in the early minutes of the game, a set shot by Kel, followed by a Brooks steal that let him go all the way, broke the spell and gave us a lead that we never lost. By half-time we were in front, 18-11, and by game's end we had stretched the gap to 41-30. Scoring almost half of our points between them, Bill Brooks and Bill Carey were good for 10 apiece to finish in front of Kel's 8 and joe Shea's 6. The remaining markers were credited to Ed Collupy Q51 and Frank Kett f2j, A long trip to Portsmouth Priory was next in order, but it came on a Saturday and we left in plenty of time to arrive at the Benedictine school for lunch. On the way down, the subject of conversation was the small gym at the Priory, but, upon inspection, it seemed even smaller than we had supposed. The first quarter resolved itself into a mutually cautious feeling-out process and, at its end, the score was tied 7-7. In the second stanza, however, we found the range and 10 baskets put us out in front at half- time, 27-20. While this augured well, the home team clipped our margin to 35-31 in the third chapter and then came with a terrific rush in the final period to score 19 points and win the decision 50-41. Most of the damage was done after the automatic, for, at the compulsory rest period, only one point separated the two quintets. Despite the difii- culty that the Red and Black had in setting up plays, Bill Brooks was good for 20 points, while Captain Kett was runner-up with 7. Two 5 point totals by Bob Kelly and Joe Shea, together with 4 by Bill Carey was the sum of our offensive and it compared poorly with the achievements of our hosts who had four players hitting for double figures. A line dinner at North Attleboro broke up the long trip home, but did not erase the conviction that we threw away a game that we should have won. The following Tuesday we faced Browne and Nichols on the floor of the Boston Arena, fully cognizant that the game would mean much in determining what schools would be invited to the Private School Tournament, Our opponents boasted a 15-2 record entering the contest, while we could point to 14 and 4 as our accomplishment. Added interest was injected into the meeting when it was recalled that B8cN had won the Class C championship at our expense the year before by a 33-31 hair, To open the game, the Cambridge quintet employed a man-to-man defense and we found that we could run them off their feet, so that by half-time we had a 24-17 advantage. After the rest period, we were faced with a zone defense but set shots by Kelly and Kett, reinforced by Bill Carey's push-ups, undermined that strategy. The final quarter was our heaviest one, 20 points swishing through the strings to make the final reading on the scoreboard, 53-36. Once again, Brooksie was on the bull's eye for 18, Carey hit for 10, Kel sunk 9, Shea made 6, Kett and Ed Collupy tied with 4, while John Murphy scored our final 2, lt was reserved for us to play our poorest game of the year in the return match with Huntington at the Y.M.C.A, gym, The earlier contest had been a battle all the way, but this second meeting found us outclassed from the starting whistle, Before we called a time out, the home team was ahead 6-1 and they proceeded to amass 32 points in the half while we were gathering 8. The third stanza resulted in our favor, 11-4, but the handicap was too great and the final bell announced that we had gone down to a 47-27 defeat. Strange as it may seem, our best efforts were 7 by Brooks, 6 by Ed Collupy and 5 by Shea. Kel and Carey had to be content with 5, while Kett made 2 and Ralph Donnelly 1. Such a showing was gall and wormwood indeed, During the Washington's Birthday vacation, we essayed a night game here in our own cage with St, Mary's of Waltham, and the visitors brought quite a few fans to spur them on to great heights. Once again our play was sluggish and Fran Kett's 6 points 1 I 154 I-1 ll' C 114-L-1'i11g Su TIQNSIZ MOMENT tion Is XVHI1 fllk l4L'.ll11, Heart and :I1LWLvI: TIMIT OUT mlm Ilog.11'tyCQixu Imlixidlml I ljLlI'iIlQ.I RL-xl Period. I1 were our only accomplishment in the first quarter, which ended in a 6-6 stalemate. In the second chapter, we were not as fortunate, however, for our grist was 7 while Waltham piled up 16, Wfhatever Coach Hogarty injected into the Arrows during the rest period has not been disclosed, but they came back roaring in the third frame to outscore St. Marys 18-15 and thereby reduce the visitors' lead to 37-31, Bill Brooks' only tallies of the evening came at this time and, combined with Bill Carey's 6, they provided the spark of our attack. Continuing the surge in the final round, Kett and Kelly stole for scores and Bill Carey knotted the count at 39 all with a timely jump shot. There was 1:35 remaining in the contest, but, to save our lives, we could not find the range again, although Waltliaiii achieved 5 points that determined the outcome in their favor, 4-i-39, Surprisingly enough, it was Bill Carey who paced our offense for the first time with 13, just enough to top Fran Kettls 12. Brooksie was away off form with 6 and Kel was also below par with 4. To complete the tabulation, john Murphy and joe Shea were credited with 2 each, The last regularly-scheduled contest of the campaign was with Hopkins School at New Haven on February 26th. Good weather made the trip enjoyable and, as usual, we received a most cordial reception. Vlhen the play began, we lost no time in piling up a considerable lead that once reached 13-2, but the Nutmeggers kept pecking away at it until they finally passed us at 21-20 near the midway mark, A free try by Fran Kett put us back on even terms again, but, by the arrival of the rest period, we trailed, 26-22. To put us back in the running, Brooksie came up with 5 consecutive baskets in the open- ing minutes of the third period, and Bill Carey gave us a temporary 50-29 edge with a side shot. It proved to be only short-lived, however, for Hopkins pulled away to lead 36-33 at the end of the third stanza. Not counted out yet, the Arrows stayed in the running by cashing in on free tries until Bill Carey regained the lead for us at 59-38. At the automatic, the edge had see-sawed back to the home team and they were able to extend it in the last three minutes, so that the final gong ended the struggle with the score, 49-42, in their favor. Wlieii the totals were tallied, Brooksie had credit for 17 points, Bill Carey 12, Kett 5, Kelly and Shea 4 each. A grand dinner at the Publick House in Sturbridge was seasoned by discussion of whether we would be invited to the Private School Tournament or not, PRlfSl2NTATlON Fran Kett Presents A Gift From the Squad To Popular Coach Bob. fi 156 1-. SEBI QlYl'l'li fx 'lmc K CAml1r.m lX'!11Ol1NlI'.llc'w Hix XVi7.ml1'x' Sl ,fp I 4 VAKINC IT IDCJWN Hill Cfollupy Drilulwlcs As IBJYL' Nnnglc Trim To fk.1tnh Up Willl K All Shu This query was answered when we were invited to play Browne 84 Nichols for a place in the Class B Tournament the following Wednesday. Played on the neutral court of Milton Academy, the play-off contest proved to be much harder than our first encounter with the Cambridge quintet and the first two periods resulted in 6-5 fin our favorj and 12-12 scores, with Brooksie and Bill Carey the only Arrows able to register. At the start of the second half, Hilt Collupy returned to the line-up for the first time since he had dislocated his shoulder, and his presence was a boon offensively as well as defensively. Kel soon broke the tie with a conversion and a basket, just before Fish tapped in a rebound that was a great morale booster. For the rest of the afternoon, we had control of the backboards and our covering of the opposition was so thorough that BsiN was able to sink only four baskets during the entire second half. In particu- lar, Bill Carey did a superb job in holding our rivals' high-scoring johnson to a mere 7 points for the day. Never headed in the last half, we led 23-19 at the end of the third frame and 30-25 at the final whistle, Leading the scoring procession was Bill Brooks with 12, Kel and Carey tied at 7, while Hilt had 4 in his limited appearance, Having gained a play-off berth in Class B of the Private School Tournament, we drew Cranwell Prep as our opponent on the fioor of the Garden on Friday, March 4th, It was the first hoop meeting between the two schools, Starting rather slowly, the Arrows matched the Berkshire boys point for point, chiefly because Brooksie registered our first 8 tallies. By quarter time, Cranwell held a 13-12 lead and then opened the gap to 25-19 during the second frame. As in several other games, we returned to the court after the rest period to put on a drive that warmed the hearts of our followers. Scoring in quick succession, Fish and Brooksie paved the way for Fran Kett to put us in the lead, 28-27, after which we managed to climb to a 34-29 advantage. Something hap- pened at that point, however, for the opposition whittled us down to 34-33 at the three quarter mark and then passed us, 35-34, early in the final stanza. Our best efforts were free tries that deadlocked the count at 35-35 and 36 all, but at that point, Cranwell's set shots found the range and bombarded us into 41-36 submission, In his last court appearance for the Red and Black, Brooksie was superb as he threw in 19 markers to finish far in front of Fish's 6, Kett's 4, Carey's 3, and the 2 apiece scored by Kel and Shea. There remained now the Red-Blue game to be played before the basketballs could be deflated and tucked away until the next season. To lead the teams Fran Kett and Bob Kelly were chosen respective Red and Blue captains and, on paper at least, the Blues seemed much stronger with four regulars in their line-up, Despite the fact that they were the underdogs entering the fray, the Reds moved right out in front with a 7-5 first period and a 12-8 edge at the half, Not wasting any time in the third frame, the favored Blues came back strong with Billy Carey tieing the score at 15-15. From that point on to the end of the third period, no more than two points ever separated the rival teams and they finished the stanza in a 19-19 draw. When the final chapter began, both sides alternated in taking tenuous leads which were quickly equalized by their rivals. With less than three minutes of play remaining, john Murphy earned a 26-26 tie for the Reds and the situation remained unchanged when the automatic sounded at 1:55. At the 50 second mark, Dick Collupy fouled Bill Carey and, when the Bel- mont lad missed the free try, the Blue captain, Bob Kelly, tapped in the re-bound to win his own game, 28-26. Both contestants and spectators agreed that this was the closest Red-Blue game ever played on St. Sebastian's court, and that the Reds had put up a magnificent battle. Jim Clifiord's tabulations distributed the Blue markers as follows: Carey 11, Kelly 8, Hilt Collupy 4, Brooks 3 and jim Canning 2. In the Red column the credits were: John Murphy 13, Shea 7, Donnelly, 3, Kett 2, Dick Collupy 1, Before the squad left the locker rooms, they elected Bill Carey captain of next year's team. To show the School's appreciation of this year's team, the squad was honored at the 158 Hockey-Basketball banquet with distinctive jackets and letters. On behalf of the squad, Captain Fran Kett presented Coach Hogarty with a lighter suitably enscribed and joe deVicq was the recipient of a pen and pencil set in appreciation of his efiiciency as Assistant Manager. Surveying the season's record of 16 and 8, after a magnificent string of 10 straight wins, St. Sebastian's was proud of the quintet's success and was happy to acclaim this year's team probably the hnest ever to wear the Red and Black. BASKETBALL SUMMARY 1948 - 1949 C nach - ROBERT HOGARTY Capmin - FRANCIS Karr, '49 Manager - PARK HURLEY, '49 SCHEDULE St. Seb. Opp. Dec. 7 South Kingston .................. .. 49 30 10 Walpole High School ..... . . 38 14 14 St. Patrick's, Watertown . . . . . 39 A 38 17 Coyle High School ...,.. . . 45 30 19 Sacred Heart of Newton . . . . 37 14 22 Our Lady's, Newton . . . . . 44 27 jan. 7 New Prep ........... . . 70 34 9 Our Lady's, Newton . . . . . 51 34 12 Middlesex School ..... . . 41 25 15 St, Mark's ........... . . 49 34 19 Governor Dummer .... . . 23 40 22 Middlesex School ..... . . 56 37 25 Rivers School ......... . . 43 26 29 Phillips Exeter Academy . . . . . 40 49 Feb. 2 Lawrence Academy ..... . . 47 33 4 Huntington School ..... . . 34 39 9 Thayer Academy ......... . . 41 30 12 Portsmouth Priory School .... . . 41 50 1 5 Browne 8: Nichols School ..,. . . 5 3 36 17 Huntington School ......... . . 27 47 23 St. Mary's of Walthaiii ........ . . 39 44 26 Hopkins Country Day School . . . . . 42 49 Mar. 2 Browne 84 Nichols School .................. 30 25 4 Cranwell Prep ............................ 36 41 Blues fBob Kelly, Captainj 28, Reds flfrank Kett, Captain, 26 AWARDS fzIz'ie'l.i' Lelterf Coach Robert Hogarty Francis Kett Robert Kelly Williaiii Brooks Hilton Collupy Richard Collupy Edward Collupy joseph Shea Francis Downey Park Hurley LEADING SCORERS Brooks 347 Kelly 201 Carey 1 14 john Cochran Paul Burke Ralph Donnelly John Murphy William Carey James Canning james Clifford Gerald Powers Kett 108 i-ini coiiupy 67 Ed couupy 56 -5COUNr ai :ivffP04l- 5 133 'Pg ,O 5 TM f 2 + ' lg'1'x't-iAg + 1 X V- ,, .,, 'O w s, 'MASSACW F , , M WNY, x QX,,QO, My ' K ffif 'J' N .Q QQ xy.. ., X X Q, ,- .L N' 1948 TEAM Sffllfffjzftq' I-, McAL1liffc. My Nnblw, Cfollupy, Gilwlwons. Sm!wf.' joyw, Brooks, Boyle, A. MuAuliHc Qffuptj, I..mc, Cmrcy, Kelly .1 mo if Zcfdfi , 3 . . Q: ex Q 1 .1 W? The long and tedious Winter of 1947-48 certainly had been enough to keep Baseball out of anyone's mind, but our diamond candidates felt it was the last straw when Basketball Tournament play prolonged the hoop season until mid-March and thus prevented the bat and ball brigade from taking over the School cage as early as usual. However, by the 15th of March, the last basket had been made and the School jubilantly began to prepare for the final major sport schedule of the year, We use the term jubilantly advisedly, because all through the Hot Stove season our local prophets had reveled in the prospect of a great diamond year. Even Coach Murphy found it hard to be gloomy as he watched Captain Andy McAuliffe and stellar Bob McNabb going through the limbering up process that would prepare them for mound duties when the schedule opened. As receivers Senior jack Boyle and Freshman Paul Carey looked as if they would fill the vacancy behind the bat, while the infield cordon was exactly the same unit that had finished the 1947 season: Bill Gibbons at first, Bob Kelly at second, Hilt Collupy at short and Henry Lane at the hot corner. ln the outfield, Jim Grogan and Larry McAuliffe had patrolled the Red and Black pastures the year before but before long they realized that they had stout competition for regular berths from Bill Brooks and Bob Joyce, As the indoor workouts progressed, it became evident that St. Sebastian's would also be deeper in reserve strength than in previous years, Jimmy Cotter, john Donahue and Fred Brannan showed definite signs of mound talent, Bruce Harrigan proved that he could catch baseballs as well as pucks, and Frank Hennessy, Wally MacKinnon, Fran Kett, Frank Renaud, jim Coleman, john Doherty and jimmy Allen were versatile enough to be used in various capacities. Even to the casual onlooker, the enthusiasm of the squad was very apparent as it made the most of the fact that it would be the last Red and Black team to have the dirt floor of the cage at its disposal, In the meantime Easter came and shortly thereafter it became possible to hold outdoor workouts on the newly rolled diamond, At best, however, the weather remained changeable and there was considerable disappointment when the season's opening game with Middlesex had to be cancelled for the second consecutive year. The 1948 team first took the field on Friday, April 16th, against the always well- coached St. Mark's nine at Southborough. Anxious to test his mound star after a year's lay-off, Coach Murphy nominated frail Bob McNabb to undertake the hurling chores and Mac responded with a one hit performance that was reminiscent of the pitching he displayed before his long illness. To give Bob confidence, the top of the batting order manufactured a tally in the opening frame when Andy McAuliffe, playing right field, drew a walk and, on the hit and run, scored all the way from first on Henry Lane's lengthy single to right. Again in the third Hammering Hank demonstrated his prowess with the willow when he tripled to deep right center, scoring Bob Kelly, who had singled, and Andy, who had drawn his second pass, ahead of him. Those three runs were more than enough to decide the contest, as consequent events proved, but Kel inserted a timely single in the fourth to rescue jack Boyle from second base and make 1-1 161 1-1 INFIELD CORDON H. Lane, Gibbons, Kelly, Collupy. the score 4-0. In the meantime, our Thin Man was having a bit of trouble finding the plate in the early innings but was never in serious danger of being scored on. That he had his old stuff was proven by the 15 strikeouts he achieved and he was well on his way to another no-hit performance when Aldred snapped the string by singling to center in the seventh, That was the only blow off his delivery, however, so the final score read St, Sebastian's 4, St. Marks 0. Only two Red and Black players were able to get credits in the B.H. column, Henry Lane with a triple and two singles, and Bob Kelly with two singletonsg their batting against St. Markls was the first indication that they would wage a nip and tuck battle for the batting championship all during the season. It was a week later before we could go into action again, because bad weather caused postponement of the Thayer game to a later date. The result was that Rivers became our second opponent and had the misfortune of facing McNabb on one of his superla- tive days. After Bob had whiifed the first three men to face him, his team mates put on a five run first frame that sewed up the decision, Bob Kelly singled to start the festivities, Andy walked and Henry Lane singled to load the basesg at that point Rivers' Keany passed Gibbons, Collupy and Boyle to force three runs across the plate and set the stage for a McNabb single that drove in two more runs. With this margin to work on, the St. Sebastian twirler pitched with plenty of poise and set down batter after batter without giving a walk in the nine frames. Our offensive was rather subdued until the fifth when Hilt Collupy clouted a 350 foot homer that made it 6-0. To close out the day's scoring, McNabb blasted out his third single of the day in the eighth and chased in Bill Brooks, who had singled, and jack Boyle, who had walked, When the K's were counted, it was discovered that our moundsman had fanned 22 to make a total of 37 strikeout victims in two games. Two singles were all the damage that Rivers could 1-I 162 1-: inflict and the result was that Bill Gibbons had only four putouts at the initial sack and Fred Elston was the only outfielder called upon to snatch a fly ball. In the eighth, Bob Joyce batted for Larry McAuliffe to make his first appearance in our Varsity Baseball line-up. On April 27th we journeyed to Taunton to take on the Monsignor Coyle High School nine only to find that they had had very little practice and could not offer much in the way of serious opposition, Andy McAuliffe made his first slab appearance of the campaign and it was evident from the outset that the home team would be puzzled by his southpaw slants. Neither side drew any blood in the first inning, but in the second frame Fish drew a walk, Grogan followed with a single and then the Coyle inheld fell apart, making three errorsg all of which combined to hand St. Sebastian's 3 big runs. To keep the ball rolling, jim Grogan drove in another tally in the fourth with a long fly that scored Billy Gibbons after the Westwood squire had singled and I-Iilt had doubled him to third. Toward the end of the game, the roof really fell in on the Coyle pitching staff when we chalked up 5, 2, and 6 runs in the 6th, 7th and 8th frames, respectively. Only three singles were made in the five-run 6th, but the wildness of the three Taunton hurlers who saw service in that stanza handed the tallies to us on a silver platter. Coming to bat after Lane had reached on an error in the seventh, Bill Gibbons drove out the longest hit of the day, a prodigious home run that landed in the waters of the Taunton River. Still we were not through scoring, for four solid singles interspersed with errors and wildness in the eighth added up to six runs and made the final score read: St. Sebastian's 17, Coyle 2. Andy was never in any real danger, for he passed only one man, fanned 16, and scattered the five bingles that he gave up in masterly fashion. Believe it or not, the game ended with McNabb, playing at second, starting a double play and using .Fran Kett and Bill Gibbons to complete the twin killing. Although OUTFIELD TRIO A. McAuliffe, Brooks, Joyce. 1-l 163 l-1 most of our lads fattened their averages considerably, Gibby emerged as chief hitsmith of the day with a homer and two singles. The first of May brought a beautiful Saturday on which to make the long trip to West Hartford for a game with the Kingswood Country Day nine that had visited us in 1947. It was McNabb's turn to ascend the rubber, and his pitching rival, Van Steenburgh, was hospitable enough to force in a run in the first inning to put us in front temporarily. In their turn at bat, the home team drew up on even terms with us, but we pulled away again in the third on I.ane's double, an error and a passed ball, Feeling that 2-1 was too close a hair, the Red and Black waited until there were two out in the fourth to weave two walks and two doubles by Andy McAuliffe and Henry Lane into 3 tallies that put us ahead, 5-1. That state of affairs lasted until the last of the sixth when Kingswood picked up another marker that seemed harmless enough when we neutralized it with two runs in our half of the 7th, thanks to two passes and singles by Grogan and McNabb. In the meantime, our twirler had been having his troubles in trying to work the corners of the plate and the many pitches he had been called upon to throw caught up with him in the last half of the seventh. In that frame, one single, two belated helders' choices, a pass and a wild pitch, -to say nothing of four errors - all conspired to change the picture radically and put us behind, 8-7. Disgusted with their ragged play, the team then proceeded to turn the tables by registering five times on clutch singles by jim Grogan, Bob NcNabb and Bob Kelly and going out in front, 12-8, To relieve the tiring McNabb, Andy McAuliffe took the hill for the last two chapters and fanned four batters, even though his wildness gave the home team two final tallies. When jack Boyle was hurt in our half of the 8th, Paul Carey went behind the bat and did a fine job of handling Andy's hooks, In the box score, Henry Lane was high man with two doubles and two singles, McNabb punched out three singles, Andy STAR BATTERY Bob McNabb and jack Boyle. :-I 164 I-1 OUT AT THE PLATE CLASSY FIRST SACKBR Andy McAuliffe lust Misses Registering Against Governor Dummer. Billy Gibbons ln A lfamilitr Po L and Kel had a double and single apiece, while Jim Grogan came through with two timely one base blows. Our other safeties were bingles by Hilt Collupy and Larry McAuliffe. l.arry's drawing a round of applause because it was his first of the season. Witli four consecutive victories, St. Sebastians entertained nearby Brookline High on May ith. only to be forced to accept its first defeat of the season, The XVL-althy Towners built up a 4-0 lead in the first three innings off McNabb's delivery, when two errors added fuel to the flame of two hits and two walks, In the third, fourth and fifth frames, the Red and Black picked up single tallies that closed the gap to -i-3, Henry I.ane's single getting the first score. four bases on balls producing the second, and Has- kell's two errors giving us the third. That was the closest we could come, however, for the visitors scored one in the oth, two in the Sth and another in the 9th, Wliile we had men on base in almost every inning. it was only in the ninth that we were able to chase them across the plate when Bob Joyce and jack Boyle hammered out singles to score two runs and make the final count, 8-5, Although he struck out ll men, McNabb's 8 walks plagued him as much as the 5 hits off his pitching, On our part. we were weak with the stick, getting only five singles that were divided equally among Kelly, Lane, Collupy, Joyce and Boyle. Our scheduled game with Huntington School had to be cancelled because of rain. so the School nine had a five day lay-off before taking on the Boston College lireshman team at St, Sebastian lfield on May ltlth, To add to the interest of the contest, lid Quirk, St. Sebastiatrs '-ici, was in the visitors' line-up and he added to our woes before the afternoon was over. Starting his setond pitthing assignment oi the season. Andi' McAuliffe retired BC, in the first without damage and then came to bat to blast a titanic ,-1 165 it 11' 2 Y w'ZN 'A 'C Q M QEEQ 1 3, , gaps Wm Q M is? WW mga' ,, , be kv, sk M A X Q Q 1 L ' . Wy I 124, ' X- 3 M an V hw f 4 bw J' M T home run to right center that put us ahead, 1-0. That lead was short lived, however, be- cause Ed Quirk came up in the second with a man on and drove out a four-bagger to left that made it 2-1 and that lengthened to 3-1 before the side was retired. Undis- mayed by that turn of events, we put together a Lane triple and a Joyce single to get one of those markers back in the fourth, before staging a real rally in the sixth, In that frame Fish walked and worried the pitcher into an overthrow that put him on second, Andy doubled over the bank in center to score his shortstop, Henry Lane powered a safety that the B.C. shortstop was lucky to handle, and then both Andy and Hank came in on Bob Joyce's line single to center that put us ahead, 5-3. Sad to say, we were not able to maintain the pace because the visitors came back to register four times on doubles by Carl Koury and Lenny Ceglaski that followed a walk, a wild throw and an interference ruling that gave the batter first base. With the exception of bingles by Kel in the 7th and Paul Carey in the 9th, we could not get another man on base and B.C. added two more runs in the 8th to ice the contest and make the final score, 9-5. The defensive gem of the afternoon was turned in by Billy Brooks in the 8th when he made a spec- tacular, falling, over-the-bank catch of a foul fly from the bat of Bernie Mulligan. Despite our nine safeties, on occasion we failed to hit in the pinches, as when Gibby led off in the second with a double, only to languish on the keystone sack. Our next opponent was scheduled to be Malden Catholic, but cold weather and rain caused the game to be cancelled, and we did not play again until the following Saturday, May 15th, at Hopkins School in New Haven. Once again our St. Sebastian team was treated royally by the host school and, after the long trip, the boys had a keen appetite for the buffet luncheon that was waiting for them on their arival, Since Andy had worked the B.C. game, it was McNabb's turn to toe the mound, but he came up with a tough first inning that put him in a 3-0 hole, Although he yielded only two singles, the combination of the bingles with two passes, a hit batsman, a wild pitch and two passed balls proved to be productive of three big runs. After that rocky start, Bob settled down to hold the foe at bay for the next two frames, only to be touched up for single markers in the fourth and fifth innings. That fifth chapter was notable also for a circus catch made by Bill Brooks directly in front of Bob Joyce after the pair had failed to agree on first call for lindriss' fly. Meanwhile, we were not having much luck in trying to solve the slants of Hopkins' Hammond, for our first safety was a McNabb double in the third, after which singles by Lane and Gibbons were wasted in the fourth. Kel started the sixth with a one-bagger down the third base line, but he was doubled off when Andy lined viciously to the pitcher, Once again, in the seventh, a Gibby single bore no fruit, yet we managed to break the row of goose eggs in the eighth on the strength of single base drives by Paul Carey and Bob Kelly. The defeat marred an otherwise most pleasant day, but it was cushioned to a great extent by a bountiful dinner at the Oakdale Tavern on the way home. After the string of three consecutive defeats, it was pleasant to climb back on Vic- tory Road at the expense of Browne and Nichols here on our own field. This time Andy McAuliffe was our moundsman and he unfurled a two-hit performance that kept the visitors from crossing the rubber in every inning but the second. On the other hand, we lost no time in tallying twice in each of the first two frames, Fish's triple, Andy's double and Lane's single accounting for the first brace, while a Grogan double, singles by Joyce and Kelly and 5 stolen bases featured the second. After that, our attack sub- sided temporarily, even though Joyce added another run in the sixth on a walk and some daring base running, but it exploded with a bang in the last half of the seventh. In that inning, after the Hrst three batters had reached, Henry Lane inserted a timely single and Gibby followed with a long double, To keep the ball rolling, Larry McAuliffe blasted out a safety and there developed an epidemic of errors, stolen bases and wild throws that resulted in ten St. Sebastian runs crossing the plate in a single frame. It was decided, at that point, to terminate the contest there and then and the only disappointed --1 167 1-. persons were the subs whom Vin had put into the line-up late in the day, In addition to limiting the opposition to two safe blows, Andy had almost perfect control, striking out the first two batters to face him on six pitches, and walking only three during the fray. Fifteen B Bc N batters whiffed the breezes, while our sluggers were having one of their good days, stretching nine bingles into a total of 14 bases. On the base paths, the Red and Black ran wild, Paul Carey capping the climax with a steal of home in the 7th. The following Friday, the elements intervened once more to wash out our game with Lawrence Central Catholic, yet we compensated for this disappointment by getting in a game with Thayer Academy on Monday, May 24th. Originally, the game had been arranged for an earlier date in the season, but, by the time that the Braintree club took the field against us, it boasted a string of 21 straight victories compiled over a two year period. Andy McAuliffe was Vin Murphy's choice for mound duty, and the mentor nominated Frank Hennessy to hold down the initial sack in place of the ailing Billy Gibbons. In their first turn at bat, the visitors made a neat bid for a score, but Fish came up with a nice stop to throw out Killoran at the plate and end the threat. Batting around in the same chapter, the Red and Black got off to a fine start with the help of only two singles by Kelly and Joyce, the rest of the assistance being provided by walks, Thayer errors and efiicient use of the squeeze play technique. Even in the second chap- ter Thayer had not shaken off the jitters, for we racked up two more scores without the semblance of a hit, Welch's wildness and infield miscues being chiefly responsible for our tallies. No further scoring was done by either team until the fifth, when the Braintree nine took advantage of Andy's wildness to score three runs on one hit, ,To return this favor, the visitors handed us two more markers in the seventh, Frank Hen- nessy's single being our only offensive blow, while errors and stolen bases were the main contributing factors. Unable to find the plate in the ninth, Andy forced in two runs and had to be relieved by McNabb who came in with the bases loaded and disposed of Merna and Killoran via the strikeout route. Although the game was marred by ragged play at times, the box score revealed that we had pounded out nine safeties, with everyone of our starting team delivering except Brooksie, although Bob Joyce made up for that lack by singling twice. Despite his wildness, Andy was effective until late in the game and his 12 K's against such opposition proved that his southpaw slants were puzzling. Our victory over Thayer served to heighten interest in our next game, the first athletic contest ever played between St. Sebastian's and Governor Dummer. Even though the South Byfield team did not boast as impressive a record as Thayer, it had only been defeated once in two years and that reverse had come at the hands of the Braintree team in 1947. In some respects, therefore, this game assumed the proportions of a. mythical private school championship affair and it was magnetic enough to attract the presence of four major league scouts who came to compare the mound work of our Bob McNabb with the hurling finesse of Dummer's Fritz Freeman. The visiting star had all the best of it in the first inning for he whiffed the first three men to face him, while Mac was victimized by an infield error that he accentuated by two wild pitches to give our rivals an unearned run. That we averted further trouble in the second was due in no small part to a beautiful, diving back-hand stab of Heath's drive by Bob Kelly and, encouraged by that, St. Sebastians came back in their half to take over the lead, Successive singles by Henry Lane and Bill Gibbons launched the attack, and although Freeman bore down to whiff Joyce and McNabb, Lane scored on a passed ball, while Gibby ambled home when Bill Brooks drove out a line drive double to right center. In the third, McNabb fanned the first two men to face him, and then suffered a temporary ascension during which he walked two and hit a third, However, with the bases loaded, he breezed a third strike by the giant first sacker, Heath, to end the inning. When Samborski doubled to open the fourth, the tension mounted again, but Jennings hit back to McNabb who threw out the catcher at third, so that Canepa's Texas Leaguer that followed did no damage. St, Sebastian rooters had a chance to cheer when 4 I-I me 1-1 VALUABLE RESERVE Frank Hennessy At The Initial Sack. SAFE BY A THREAD Third Siukcr Henry Lane just Misses Nipping Al Dummcr Base-runner. HITTING THE DIRT Hilr Collupy H.is His 'lmululus Getting Back Brooksie came through with his second safety in the fourth, but we were forced to wait until the fifth to add to our slender lead. To open that chapter, Kel and Fish walked and all hands were safe when Kel beat the throw to third on Andy's third-strike sacrifice. Refusing to bite for bad balls, Henry Lane walked to force in Keland, when Gibby gave the hot corner guardian a hard chance, Fish scored and Andy was just nipped at the plate by the first sacker's peg home, Our final run came in the stretch half of the seventh on the wings of a Gibbons single that scored Fish who had walked, gone to second on Andy's sacrifice, and teased the pitcher into a bad throw that let him scamper to third. Meanwhile, our Thin Man had been master of the situation from the fifth on and he yielded only one walk and one single to the last sixteen men who faced him. In every department he managed to shade his mound rival, allowing 4 hits to Freemans 5, walking 4 to Fritz' 6, and whifiing 14 to his opponent's 11, His 5-1 triumph was well deserved and it did much to the laurels of the 1948 St. Sebastian nine, In their newly assumed role of giant-killers, the Arrows traveled to Exeter, N, H., on Saturday, May 29th, to meet the Phillips Exeter nine in a contest that was a featured event on the host schools Alumni Day program. This was to be the third diaritond game between the two schools, each nine having already achieved one victory over the other. After a luncheon at Lamie's, the team held its preliminary workout on the well- groomed diamond before it was learned that jack Boyle would not be able to don the mask and protector that afternoon, In that emergency, Coach Murphy designated Andy McAuliffe and Paul Carey as his starting battery and the team lost no time in getting a substantial lead for the southpaw twirler. To open the game, Kel singled down third, Fish lashed a safety to center, and Andy bunted safely to fill the sacks. On Henry Lanes fly to deep right, Kel scored and Fish moved to third, whence he tantalized the pitcher into an erratic throw to the third baseman and that gave us a second tally. Andy also moved up on the miscue and he sauntered home after Gibby's hoist to left, Before we were retired, Brooksie and Carey also singled, but Paul was out stealing and our margin was held to, 3-O. When Exeter was retired in order in the home half, jim Grogan inaugurated the second chapter with a single that drove out Deveres, the starting pitcher, and brought in Graves who had much more success than his predecessor. joyce and Collupy fanned, but Kelly walked and Andy drove in the two runners with a lengthy double and our scoring was over for the day, After getting by the first two stanzas easy fashion, the Red and Black left-hander lost his control temporarily in the third when four successive passes and a long fly gave the home team two runs. Three singles by Exeter men added another tally in the fourth, but Bob Joyce averted further trouble by making a spectacular catch of Fitzpatrick's foul fly 10 feet outside the foul line, while traveling at top speed. From that point on, the rival pitchers were in complete command and neither team threatened too seriously to register, just after jim Grogan had singled with one down in the ninth, rain forced the game to be called with the hnal score St. Sebastian's 5, Exeter 3. To add to the color of the closing innings, when the Exeter-Andover track meet ended, the Andover rooters established themselves behind our bench to cheer us on to victory. Paul Carey, in particular, caught their fancy and they applauded his every move. Besides Bob joyces fielding gem, Henry Lane's plaj' on Deveres roller in the eighth was a beautiful piece of defensive work. Realizing that Fish could not make the play in time, Hank crossed in front of the shortstop, scooped up the ball and threw out the batter on the dead run. Three singles were all that the home team could collect off Andy's delivery, while all our sluggers found the range except Gibbons and Joyce, yet a brace of blows by Fish and Andy raised our safety total to 9. To provide an athletic feature for St. Sebastian's annual Fathers' and Sons' Day, Boston College High School came to Nonantum Hill to close our competitive Baseball season and the wild and wooly contest finally ended, 11-10 in our favor. Because of the friendships existing between members of both teams, there was much good-natured chaffing before the contest and extravagant predictions as to its outcome, McNabb and 1-I 170 I-1 PUT IT IN THERE! Bill Brooks Waits For a Choice Otfcring. TAKING A CUT Out6cldcr jim Grogan II7 Macomber were the starting pitchers and they both emerged from the first inning without serious damage, although Bob Kelly opened our half with a single to left, In the second, however, Bob yielded the visitors two runs and his team mates were so aroused that they proceeded to rack up 7 tallies in the home half of the frame, Strangely enough, this outbreak was not due to any prodigious slugging on our part, but rather to the generosity of Macomber, the BC. High twirler, and defensive lapses of which we took full advantage. After our first three batters had reached safely via the hit batsman, walk and error routes, Bill Brooks found the first pitch to his liking and singled sharply to score Lane and Gibbons. On the throw-in to the plate, Brooksie continued to second and then to third when a wild heave resulted from an attempt to nail him at second, and McNabb meanwhile also scored, Bob Joyce's sacrifice Hy to center was deep enough to let Bill score our fourth tally before Macomber issued four more passes that forced in jack Boyle and set the stage for a Gibbons' double that brought home Kel and Andy. Fish had fouled out earlier, so, when Lane was called out at the plate attempt- ing to score all the way from hrst on Gibby's two bagger, the nightmarish inning came to an end. Not content to let us enjoy a 7-2 lead, the intowners rallied for four runs in their half of the third before Dick Doyle was doubled off Hrst on McMorrow's fly to Brooks, Both teams changed pitchers soon thereafter, Andy McAuliffe replacing Bob McNabb and BC. Highs Macomber withdrawing in favor of Harrington. First to solve the new twirler's stuff, jack Boyle hammered out a triple to the old backstop in left Held to inaugurate our fourth and Bob Kelly brought him in with a hard chance that Cataneo found too hot to handle. Scoring one run off Andy in the sixth, the visitors were deprived of another by the alertness of Henry Lane who noticed that Maddalini failed to touch the plate and tagged him out to retire the side and keep us in front, 8-7. Although we lost the lead temporarily in the 7th when B.C, High pulled out ahead, 9-8, Brooksie tied up the game in our half by singling in McNabb who had also hit safely. The tie was not to last, however, for an infield error on our part allowed the Maroon and Gold to forge ahead, 10-9, in the eighth, Witli everyone practically ex- hausted by the ding-dong character of the fray, Fran Kett, running for jack Boyle who had just powered out his third straight safety, scored the tieing marker in our half of the eighth to make it 10 all, and, a minute later, Kel tallied from third on a wild RED AND BLACK TALLY Frank Kett Scores Witli Plenty Of Time To Spare. 172 pitch that gave us the verdict, 11-10, Far from being counted out, our opponents threatened by getting two men on in the ninth, but Henry Lane came through with a brilliant, back-handed stop of Dick Doy1e's savage drive to bring about a force out of Londergan at the hot corner. During the season we had played better ball than the brand we exhibited against B.C. High that day, but no victory was sweeter than this conquest before the Fathers' and Sons' Day gathering. For the Red-Blue game, Bob McNabb and Larry McAuliffe were named the respec- tive captains and the contest was played the day before graduation, An unusual touch was noticed when Andy McAuliPr'e donned the Blue mask and protector to catch the slants of his brother Larry. Henry Lane was on the Red mound, with jack Boyle as his battery mate, and the converted third sacker twirled so artfully that he was not reached for a safety until the sixth. ,To give Henry contidence, his brother Reds came up with clusters of two and three runs in the 2nd and 5rd innings and they added a final sixth tally in the 4th to put the game on ice. Without the semblance of a hit, the Blues pushed across their lone tally of the day in the Sth, Frank Hennessy scoring from 5rd on an infield bobble. No player on either side was able to secure more than one hit in the seven-inning fray, joe Deignan's triple being the longest drive and'Hilt Collupy's single, the lone Blue safety, As the result of his victory, Bob McNabb joined the St. Sebastian immortals whose fame is enshrined in the commemorative plaques that adorn the refectory walls. Thus the highly successful Baseball season of 1948 came to an end, with the St. Sebastian nine achieving a record of 9 wins in 12 games. Such a record was eminently satisfactory in view of the high caliber of the competition undertaken and the four straight victories over Thayer, Dummer, Exeter and B.C. High probably represent the Schools finest diamond accomplishment. Accordingly, Captain Andy McAuliIfe's 1948 team will always be a strong contender for the title of St. Sebastian's finest diamond aggregation. ' ' sf ' i ,y,, , t 1- 1 it 2.35532 '- Gr es 2 173 I-. April May june BASEBALL SUMMARY - 1948 Coacb - VINCENT C. MURPHY Capmifz - ANDREW M. MCAULIFFE, '48 Manager - RICHARD KEELAN, '49 SCHEDULE St. Seb. Opp 14 Middlesex School . . . . . ..,4 . Rain 16 St. Marks .............. 4 0 21 Thayer Academy ......... Postponed 23 Rivers Country Day School . . . 8 0 27 Coyle High .............. . . . 17 2 1 Kingswood Country Day A . . . . 12 10 5 Brookline High ......... 5 8 7 Huntington School ....... Rain 10 Boston College Freshmen . . 5 9 13 Malden Catholic ......... Rain 15 Hopkins Country Day . . . 1 5 19 Browne and Nichols ....... . . . 1 5 1 21 Lawrence Central Catholic ..,. Rain 24 Thayer Academy ......... 8 5 26 Governor Dummer . . . 5 1 29 Phillips Exeter ........ . ..... . . . . . . 5 3 1 Boston College High ...................... 11 10 3 Reds QBob McNabb, Captainj 6, Blues QLarry McAuliffe, Captain, l AWARDS jacket: Robert McNabb james Grogan Henry Lane Francis Hennessy john Boyle Thomas Barrette Letters Captain Andrew McAuliiTe Manager Richard Keelan Lawrence McAuliffe Hilton Collupy William Gibbons Robert Joyce Williaiii Brooks Francis Kett BATTIN Lane ...... Kelly ...... McNabb .... Carey .... Grogan .... Gibbons .... Brooks . . . Collupy .... Boyle ...... A. McAuliffe Joyce ...... L. McAuliffe Francis Renaud james Coleman john Doherty james Cotter james Evans james Allen Paul Carey David Keelan G AVERAGES, 1948 Team Average .274 fl 174 1-f 400 390 333 333 290 286 267 240 233 228 191 096 WHO'S WHO IN ARROWMAKING The publication of this record of our five years at St. Sebastian's has been made possible by the generous co-opera- tion 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 pioneer Arrow three years ago, while others are either doing an encore or making their debut in this yearbook of 1949, 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 beneficiaries of their generosity we are most grateful to them personally and we respectfullysolicit for them the patronage of our readers. if qfwagsa fo . . The Fifth Graduating Class of ST. 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Alvord, Registered Phorm., President Reliable Prescription Service Established 1907 Bigelow 4-0760 COMPLIMENTS OF TCM HARTNETT WATCH CITY CAFE 428 Moody Street Spaghetti 0, Specialty Choice Wines ond Good Food FERNDALE DAIRY, INC 279 South Avenue Weston 93, Moss. The Milk for Pwrticular People Coll W!-Xlthcrm 5-0054 BURKE'S PHARMACY Air Conditioned A Shop of Fine Drugs BERNARD M. BURKE, Reg. Pharm. Doctor of Pharmacy 341 Washington Street Opposite Fire Station NEWTON, MASS. Tel. Blgelow 4-6826 A. R. BIXBY Buffalo, New York C omplime nts of qw-A - - A ' ONEY'fKi'NG'ft Druggists EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of MR. AND MRS. IEREMIAI-I I. SULLIVAN I-IUNNEWELL PHARMACY, INC. Brighton, Mass. Harold T. Bowker, Registered Pharmacist Prescription Specialists We Make Our Own Ice Cream Fresh Daily Telephone STadium 2-8220 LEO M. BIRMINGHAM Fwnetral Service 379 Market Street Brighton, Mass PHONE WAtertowr1 4-8700 24 Hour Service THE EDWARD S. OUIRK CORPORATION A Arsenal Street Watertown, Massachusetts Solid and Pneumatic Tires Any Size Tire Vulcanized and Recapped STEVER BROS. INC. 2290 Dorchester Avenue DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Compliments of MCHUGHS DRUG SHOP Dedham, Mass. Compliments of I R. A. BOSSI OO. ' 10 High Street BOSTON, MASS. UNION SAVINGS BANK 216 Tremont Street, Boston 16 SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Single Name Trustee Ioint Accounts Deposits Fully Insured Under Mass. Law YOU MAY SAVE BY MAIL HOME MORTGAGES Reasonable Rates PERSONAL LOANS A - I Low Rates See Us About Low-Cost Savings Bank Life Insurance To Pay Bills or Se.nd Money Use Our Register Ohecksh' The Cost is only IUC per Check KNOW THIS 80 YEAR OLD BANK WILLIAM B. CAROLAN, President WILLIAM E. MACKEY, Treasurer THE WALNUT 71 Walnut Park PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Newton 58, Massachusetts - Departments - Elementary and Grammar Under the Direction of THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT IOSEPH Compliments of P. I. C. South Boston MOORE'S OAK SQUARE PHARMACY 618 Washington Street BRIGHTON STadium 2-8265 ,. wi Enter with Cotutdence - Leave with Satisfaction NOYES BUICK COMPANY Service-Buick Street, Boston Sales and General Offices Off 881 Commonwealth Ave. 1055 Commonwealth Avenue Compliments of CQ ' EosToN LINE and 111 SERVICE oo., INC. KELLEY FLORIST I 13- 15 Pemberton Square 65 Lewis Wharf BOSTON, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. IOSEP1-1 F. DEIGNAN Realtor Real Estate - Ivzsunrance Phones: BUSINESS -- BE1rnont 5-4400 RESIDENCE - BE1mont 5-3765 173 BELMONT STREET BELMONT, MASS. NATIONAL FISH Co. KEELANS 126 Atlantic Avenue 1 , I 581 High Street MORRIS LEVEN P , DED1-IAM roprxetor P. B. MUTRIE MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC. Specialists in Transportatiow of Liquid Commodities In Bulk Riggers arid Transporters of Articles of Unusual Size and Weight 83 EAST COTTAGE STREET -o- BOSTON 25, MASS TEL: CO1umbicr 5-2430 AUGHNAN, INC. Compliments of Exclusive Hat Shop 0 HUGHES DRUG STORE Six Elm Street WORCESTER, MASS. C' ,ylments of A FRIEND ' 1. ls. ESL W. H. BRINE CO. Athletic Outfitters to St. Sebastian? 93 Franklin Street BOSTON 10, MASS. Telephone HA 6-6635 Compliments of BAKER CS CO., INC. General Contractors 3475 Washington Street BOSTON, MASS. Telephone HA 6-1578 MCKENNA BROTHERS Dental Laboratory Established 1911 Iohn F. McKenna 2 Park Square BOSTON 16, MASS. OAKLEY MARKET 281 Belmont Street BELMONT, MASS. Evnziger Ernthvru, lin: Church Goods Religious Articles Catholic Books of All Publishers 106 Chauncy Street BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Liberty 2-1150 lOl-IN W. CONNELLY 0 Wholesale Dealer in Confectionery BL 8-ll55 22 Augusta Road MILTON Ci?QRDRMC?3.S ot Watertown Authorized Ford Salles and Service 66 Galen Street Watertown, Mass. Telephone WAtertoWn 4-7650 HUBBARD DRUG CO. 425 Centre Street Newton, Moss. Opposite Public Librcrry When HEALTH is in the Bolcxnce . . . There Con Be No Compromise with QUALITY Compliments of WILFRED CHAGNON, Proprieto-r Compliments of C. I. CAHILL G SONS MENS CLOTHING and IEWELRY 565 Worshington Street Boston, Moss. STcfdium 2-9536 MCNAMARA FUNERAL HOME 460 Washington Street BRIGHTON, MASS Bernctrd S. McNcrmctrc1 Director CAQQ LEATHEQ CQMPANY I MANUFACTURERS Fine Suede Calf: -:- - PEABODY MASSACHUSETTS Mary M. McBride 'I'RoWbridge 6-0452 PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE Convents and Institutions P. O. Box II4 Harvard Sq., Cambridge 38, Mass. M. SOLIMANDO COMPLIMENTS General Cofiztractor or I 51 Ceylon Street DQRCHESTER 21, M1-iss, THQMAS H- WALSH COMPLIMENTS OF 1 A FRIEND P.H.F. Duncan Hines had this to say about Sundial Village: When and if you find a lovelier or more satisfactory place to spend the night or lofngier, I shabl be glad to hem' of it . . . SUN DIAL VILLAGE AT HYANNIS We Will Do All We Can To Be Worthy of This Compliment HERBERT A. KNEELAND HENRY W. KNEELAND GERALD HENDERSON IOHN F. WATSON KENNETH W. FAUNCE IOHN C. PAIGE 61 COMPANY INSURANCE As pioneers in the development of Medical Reimbursement Insurance for Private Schools, Colleges and Camps, We have been happy to serve your Insurance needs. Sl' 'A' 'Ir 40 Broad Street BOSTON New York Portland Los Angeles Telephone WAtertoWn 4-4498 - 4499 NONANTUM LUMBER COMPANY Build in g Materials 430 Pleasant Street WATERTOWN, MASS. Complime n ts of Compliments of Doniel E. O'Donoqhue ci Sons T. R. W. 263 Summer Street BOSTON, MASS. IEANNE d'ARC ACADEMY MILTON, MASS. Resident and Country Doy School for Girls Special Facilities for French RICHARD G. MAHONEY Your Phiotogmpher Duplicate Portraits May Be Ordered WINN STUDIOS 230 Boylston Street 7 Providence Street BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON ACADEMY OE NOTRE DAME A Convent School for Non-Resident High School Students 25 Granby Street 217 Bay State Road BOSTON 15, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Cosgrove Brothers, Inc Mfmufacturers of LADY ELIZABETH Lingerie Quincy 69, Mass. 302 Fifth Avenue New York City FBANICS LOBSTEB CO. Dzfstwibutors of LIVE LOBSTERS 85 Commercial Wharf BOSTON, MASS. TEL: LA 3-6733 W'ABD'S APOTHECABY Daniel I. Ward, Ph.G., Reg. Pharm. 57 Washington Street Wellesley Hills, Mass. Prescriptions Om' Specialty COMPLIMENTS OF MEBRITT-CHAPMAN ci SCOTT CORP. Gasoline Tires LAPHAM-BROWN Three Locations 525 Huntington Avenue, Boston 20 Washington Street, Brookline 845 Boylston, Street, Chestnut Hill Complete Automotive Service ASpinwa1l 7-6160 Oil Batteries COMPLIMEN TS Flowers By , 0 1oNATHAN's OF 1724 Mass. Avenue EDWARD M. WALSH CAMBRIDGE AL RQGANH DUKHS CAFE Sport Goods Distributor of Wilson Sporting Goods Retail - Wholesale 327 Washington Street NEWTON, MASS. Phone DEcatur 2-0444 714 Moody Street WALTHAM, MASS. We Specialize I n Choice Steaks, Fried Chicken Onion Rings, French Fried Potatoes an Fine Liquors Cl l Compliments of A F R I E N D TEL. No. Rlchrnond 2-3660 DOI-IERTY BROTHERS Beef, Lamb, Pork and Poultry 74 -76 Faneuil I-Iall Market BOSTON 9, MASS. Compliments of MOORE'S . Compliments of BEVERAGE SI-IOP, INC. CRANE SERVICE ci Fred S. Moore, President OF NEW ENGLAND 305-A Washington Street NEWTON, MASS. . HI 5-2600 vu ELIOT MOTOR CO., INC. l540 Columbus Avenue ROXBURY 16, MASS. Authorized Ford Sales and Service Parts and Service Departments Open U.ntil 1:00 A.M. COMPLIMENTS A FRIEND fN Compliments 01 COUGI-ILAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Compliments of NEWTON BUICK COMPANY For 32 Years at 371 Washington Street NEWTON MINOT STORE, INC. I. I. TYRRELL, Your Local Grocer Highest Quality of Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Fish Foreign cmd Domestic Liquors - Wines - Beer 373 - 375 Neponset Avenue Dorchester 22, Moss, Telsz TAIbot 5-0413 5-0414 COMPLIMENTS OF IOIIN I. APPEI. MASS. R. I. CAPITOL MOTOR TRANSPORTATION CO. 296 Main Street EVERETT, MASS. CONN. MAINE When ln Need of Anything in the Religious or Catholic Book Line Visit MATTHEW F. SHEEHAN COMPANY 22 Chctuncy Street BOSTON Where You Will Find A Splendid Assortment to Choose From HATHAWAY SHIRTS C. F. HATHAWAY CO. CHARLES R. MCCARTHY COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND WILLYS-NEW ENGLAND, INC IEEPS STATION WAGONS TRUCKS Sales and Service IU45 Commonwealth Avenue I Tel: STc1dium 2-3730 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 MEATS - GEooER1Es EISH - VEGETABLES HUNNEWELL MARKET William I. Gallagher, Ir. Whore Only the Best Is Good Enough 606 Washington Street BRIGHTON ALgonquin 4-2130 Boston's Oldest Chevrolet Dealer Qi f CHEVROKLET Yi EQJTW IOHN I. DELANEY, INC. Mattapan BL 8-3800 Class Rings Ultra Compliments of I. RICHARD O'NEIl.. North Quincy Garage Co. 288 Franklin Street l3I Hancock Street CAMBRIDGE 33' MASS' NORTH QUINCY Class Rings Ultra MCDUNT SAINT IOSEPH ACADEMY Cambridge Street BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS Boarding and Day School for Girls HIGH SCHOOL Classical and Secretarial Courses Complete Music Department Address: The Directress of the Academy Compliments of COSTELLO DISTRIBUTINO CO., INC. 423-435 Ectst Eighth Street SOUTH BOSTON, MASS. CLARK 6 WHITE fl Lincoln Mercury Soles CS Service E. B. Thomcrs Office P. A. Thomas Blgelow 4-1568 BENIAMIN M. THOMAS PI'u4mbin.g and Heating 431 Centre Street NEWTON 58, MASS. Tel: ST 2-2120 Tire and Battery Service AL 4-9615 Lubrication LYNCH 5: SONS Service Station Shell Range, Fuel and Motor Oils Inspection Station No. 20256 536 Washington Street BRIGHTON, MASS. ,var , W QA! N I 5 -J!! Eiirhlelcl Q Ellis INSURANCE D SIXTY CONGRESS STREET BOSTON 9 Office Telephone: Bigelow 4-0472 Residence Telephone: LAsel1 7-0510 GALLAGHER BROS. Plumbing and Heating 413 Centre Street NEWTON, MASS. EDWARD J. Tl-IORNTON Roofing ond Sheet Metal Work of Every Description O REPAIR WORK A SPECIALTY 390 LINWOOD AVENUE NEWTONVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Bigelow 4-4800 5 7? if: ds' 'f, ' ,I 4 'S ff ', V 5, , , .,. .-.,. r- ,Nr 'v r . ,A s M , J U1-X 5 5 1 ' 1- I 1 .1 , I 1- 51: gf' nf, . ,QV Y, 1 0, I 5 N 1 - 1 W . , x 1 W f? . n : 1 .c . w, l N ' w X 5' ei' H 1 , r . . ' 'Z' Um! -, 1 f' if'-3 .'.i., 'N ,asf '1 ,if -wx: , ' 1 1 .,.- -' fa . ,j 1 A 1 w 1 . . , ' - 1 1 , I I Ti? T f 1 9? Y. in Wk' 4 .. we Y vi.,-.. fl.: -, 1, ... -.,+ 's '1 i ,, fptfe- ,v . -1 -. Q H: .gm . .L ze .1 wg! . 2. HI 6.1: .Qi 1 fl. x' ,QQ . i' -'zzaw .A . ,I . . 1 4 Q ' :Ain .,. . '1 ..' -53 . my , -A li Sf 59: ' AEA '!: r 5, ...- 2 V 7,4 ' ..fn.' . YI' -.-.- ' f?1x5,2'i'?.Q J'fggV'F5'. V' 'Q V41 ' YV .F . H ' --1.234 'Z' - f. . . V 1. .4 .. -.V-.Ve--gf, . ,L- J?1 3'?V 'f Vfrli . V6 'z 1 pf Ltzutv' 'lin' 1 X ' .1 , '1fV'w.+1?Vf- 2 .1 Y' 1 W.Vm'?5 Vv- -' Vg. ,gk-ig? 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