St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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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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