St Sebastians School - Arrow Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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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

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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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Qs COUNIQPQ' 119, I + if 1 , I. - Q -A Q ll ,Y 9 + 7' El ' 1 va Massnf-W0 THOMAS ALOYSIUS O'SHEA Tommy - Itchy Tommy O'Shea maintains that he is not looking for Eddie Linnane's job, still he opens up the School by appearing each morning at approximately 8 A.M, Not given to idleness, the Newton Highlander spends that extra hour well in preparing for the clay's work ahead. With us for four years, Itchy received his nickname early in his St. Sebastian career when Father Keating's movie camera revealed him scratching his cranium on several occasions. A member of the triumvirate of Dias, Cochrane and O'Shea, Tommy finds his partners kindred spirits in model plane making and midget- racing. Roundwood Road is the race course for the latter sport and their interest in the tiny cars is heightened by the residence of a pro on that street. In spare time, Tom is a Concessions Executive at Braves Field, although he has been puzzled when he has been assigned to sell Hot Coffee in 90 temperature and Ice-cold Orangeade in 400. Up to recently, the women in his life have only been one-night stands, but just lately he has developed an interest in the niece of a well-known educator. Once he was em- barrassed no end by a meeting of his mother with Art Dias in Brigham's, since the good lady had been led to believe that her son and Arthur were in each other's company. To hear Tom talk, his is the only warm-rod Plymouth in existence and he chose a quiet thoroughfare, Moody St., Waltham, for his practice driving. After ordering a California muffler for the car, he never quite got up the courage to claim it at the P.O., probably because he learned that it was not a product of his uncle's Universal Appliance Co. When he was absent from School one day, a forged note on a returned paper caused him to turn green until the forger confessed. An habitue of things like the Sportsman's Show and the Electrical Show, Tom found it difficult at such times to keep his eye on little brother Roger with so many distractions. Forced by his size to play only IV. Football, Itchy specialized in end-play and in the indoor season played a spirited game of Library Table Hockey. Looking forward to a future in Production Engineering, Tom has not yet made his final choice of a college to prepare him for such a career. Long life to you, Tommy boy, and may you End an easy climb to the summit of success. rl 55 l-: If W FPR f,D-N ii, Q A if 1 E .alif I