On a lark, four high school seniors celebrate an 18th birthday party in the school cafeteria. The only problems were that the school was closed for the night, and they brought along a keg of beer for the party. Nuns living above, hear the commotion and phone the police, causing all Hell to break loose.
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Joseph J. Murphy is the Chairman of the Board of DCI Telecommunications, Inc. where he previously served as president and chief executive officer. Prior to that he was executive vice president and chief financial officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Aquarion Company. Formerly, he was chief financial officer for Connecticut Energy Corp., a member of Price Waterhouse and an officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Boys/Girls Club of Bridgeport and served on the economic advisory board for Fairfield University and Sudden Death Syndrome (SIDS) for Fairfield County. He was also a member of the FBI/Marine Corps Association. He holds a BS and MBA from Iona College in New York.
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I Was There,
By Gerard F. Stellwagen (Venice, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation (Hardcover)
Although I was two years behind Joe in school, I witnessed many of the incidents he describes. While I disagree with his "pardon" of the atrocities perpetrated by the primary antagonist (Brother James), I enjoyed his true-to-life rendition of the events. However, I must say that, in contrast to the bullies like Brother James, there were many others that were just the opposite--Brothers Declan Claude and Steven Laurence come to mind--that were able to control their tempers and deal with us kids with love and genuine concern for our future.This book can be read on two levels. The first is the obvious story of a group of teenagers that are risque, comical and eternally bound to one another. The other level is the ability of us all to triumph over injustice. If you will pardon a Navy vet from a bit of plagiarism, Semper Fi, Joe. Gerry Stellwagen
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This review is from: A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation (Hardcover)
This riveting story grabs your attention right from the first page as the author depicts his senior year trials and tribulations growing up in the Bronx, NY. A mis-guided man of the cloth believes his physical and mental attacks on a group of boys will turn them into credible young men. The constant conflict causes an entire school to choose sides. You'll be stunned to see how alliances develop and exactly who is on which side! You get an in-depth look at a teenager's life in the 1950's. It is a story of courage and determination. The bond of their friendship is captivating as you will no doubt end up feeling their pain, and sharing in their triumph. You'll have a hard time putting this book down. Joseph Murphy has written a sure-fire classic.
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Carnation,
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This review is from: A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation (Hardcover)
Murphy's book is great! Makes for easy, relaxing reading.This book will bring you back to a time when the most important event of the week was, who was going to be your date at the drive-in theatre on Saturday night. Everyone can relate to those carefree years. I was reading "A White Spoort Coat and a Pink Carnation" while waiting for my wife in a department store, and burst out laughing at the ingenious use of an umbrella while riding an elevator. People must have thought that I was crazy, but I was having a great time. Recommended for all!
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Brother James, Sister Victoire, Eddie Murphy, Sister Laurentia, Joe Murphy, Brother Christopher, Sister Ellen Patricia, Sister Teresa Miriam, Fat Dan, Brother Daniel Michael, Monsignor Scanlan, Jack Hayes, Unionport Road, Nancy Bennett, Brother George, Rye Beach, West Point, Marist Brother, Hutchinson River Parkway, Metropolitan Oval, New York City, High School, Sister Patricia Ann, Said Carleton, The Dodge Browse Sample Pages:
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Brother James, Sister Victoire, Eddie Murphy, Sister Laurentia, Joe Murphy, Brother Christopher, Sister Ellen Patricia, Sister Teresa Miriam, Fat Dan, Brother Daniel Michael, Monsignor Scanlan, Jack Hayes, Unionport Road, Nancy Bennett, Brother George, Rye Beach, West Point, Marist Brother, Hutchinson River Parkway, Metropolitan Oval, New York City, High School, Sister Patricia Ann, Said Carleton, The Dodge Browse Sample Pages:
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