St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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?

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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

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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