Academie Sainte Anne - Memories Yearbook (Marlborough, MA)

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After the excitement of Field Day, thoughts turned to other sports. The Seniors, ever willing to try out something new, became interested in roller-skating. For a few days, one could see some of the more experienced teaching the ABC's of the two-step to the beginners. Eventually skinned knees disappeared and many girls could be seen grace- fully skating doubles around the recreation yards. Davy Jones, as usual, came to spend the month of November with us. As the days grew more chilly, many newcomers fell into the ranks of this popular sport. The activity of the game warmed cold limbs and gave increased energy to those who did not mind being pushed around. December lessened the enthusiasm for sports but not for the real Christmas spirit which had entered our hearts. The evenings were spent in happy companionship around the Crib, the tree, and the fireplace singing the songs that have been ringing through the ages since the First Christmas. Wlien we returned to school after the holidays, the arrival of the beautiful new ping-pong table re- conciled us to the fact that we were having a green winter. The table attracted many and balls were kept bouncing continually over its new shiny green surface. The mild winter did not give us the oppor- tunity of much outdoor activity, but the few times that the old northwind did blow our way, tobog- gans, sleds, and skis crowded the slope and roses bloomed in everybody's face. Although we stayed indoors often our eagerness for competition did not die out. A wealth of games, belonging to the recreation department, was discovered and we could always find a few interested Seniors playing carom or other popular table games. At last we greeted the spring of our graduation year. Tennis rackets that had been out of practice for long months were dusted off and began to hir flying balls back and forth over the net . . . more often over the fence. The bat was taken out and the softball was put into action, racing from the pitcher's hand, to the batter and then into far off corners of the yard. Many of us were content to just walk around the campus among the apple blossoms talking about I remember , and after graduation . And so, as we say farewell to our Academy let us remember as part of our training theisportsmanship we have learnt from our games and recreations. Jacqueline Lareau Cheer Leaders Joan Manning, Captain Anne Gould, Co-Captain Claire Gauthier joan Guthreau Pauline Daudelin Lorraine Buisson Elizabeth Pietroluongo Jeanne Rougeau

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Comite de feux Helen Giard Thelma Maurice Winifred Cartier, Presidente Carmen Tetrault Jacqueline Lareau Slll9lDllRGllfS lllcllfllfbllllll Early September 1948 saw a group of sun-tanned girls, strengthened by happy play days, coming back for their final year at St. Ann's. To us, the new Seniors, this last year would not only mean a fruitful harvest in knowledge but also in the field of sports. Basketballs were taken out of their summer hiding places and began immediately to be pushed through the baskets. October 12 was upon us before we realized it and rumors buzzed throughout the house that the Sophomores were very liable to kidnap the title of Championship from their elders. The juniors were easily defeated by the fleetness of their Senior opponents . . . but the major battle was still to come. Both the second and fourth year teams having been victorious in one game were entitled to the championship. The playoff started and before the end of the first half we were quite confident of victory. The whistle blew, the second half of the duel began. Contrary to our expectations the ball kept making baskets on the opposite side. The score began to even up and we, Seniors, began to sit up and take notice. The victory would be worth the fighting. At last after a basket where the score was one away from being tied, we man- aged to get the ball through our basket. The victory was ours! Our Lady had led her color-bearers cn to the victory we had craved since freshman days. .431 5 4

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