St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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-.

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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'

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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