St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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, ,

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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-:

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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