St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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

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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