Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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' The class of '47 originally 34 strong came to ioin forces with the Castle on the hill on September l2, 1943. We were awed by the magnificent structure before us and were beginning to 'feel a little out of place. But with the kindness of the sisters and the older girls we were soon feeling at home. Of course to keep the old tradition, we were tagged green Freshies but it couldn't be of course, that we were always lost or being late for classes not to mention the confusion we caused in the dorms. Gradually we be- gan to feel a part of the A.l.C. We ad- vanced in knowledge, not only mental but spiritual, made life-long friends, and partic- ipated in parties as well as other social activities. By June we were very proud of ourselves because we had spent a very suc- cessful year. Summer came and went. Back at A.I.C. again we took up where we had left off in June. Of course some girls didn't come back but others came to take their places. We made the Freshies quite aware that we were now veterans. Being Sophs we were kept very busy. Among other things we sponsored a Truth and Consequence program, gave a class play and won the volley ball tournies. We now considered ourselves quite wise and ready to advance to our Junior year. Another summer and finally we were Jun- iors. By now we were feeling rather impor- tant since we were upperclassmen. Our class had dwindled slightly since '43 because we now numbered only l8. A small class didn't hold us back though because we had our class meetings and collected the dues that were necessary to give the Seniors their an- nual party. But wishing to be different we gave With the lucky Seniors an outing instead. a comfortable bus and a big assortment Class History of food we went to Springmill Park near Mitchell. After a day of hiking, swimming and exploring caves we returned home to the A.I.C. and never got finished talking about our experiences. ln February we received the most pleasant surprise of the year .... yes, you guessed it .... our class rings. The rest of the school didn't get any peace until they had gazed on our rings at least a dozen times. June came quickly. All too soon it was September, but we didn't mind because we were Seniors. Three years ago no one would have imagined that we would now be ready to fill the various offices in the Sodality, Legion and C.S.M.C. We received our distinguished places in church and in the refectory. Again we wish to be different so instead of receiving the Trips we chose to live in the Private Room Hall . This year we really did try something pro- fessional. We gave a five act play, Mistress of Fernleigh Grange under the able guidance of Sister Cyrilla. When the big day came to give it we were very proud of the large attendance. ln January we made our three day retreat. This wasn't iust an ordinary retreat as before, but our last one at A.l.C., maybe our last one forever. .lune 8 .... the day we dreamed about and talked about for years. Yes graduation has finally come, but now that it is here everyone doesn't seem too glad about it. We realize that at last we have come to the crossroads of our lives. Never again will we all be together in our classes, dancing in the rec , visiting in our private rooms, taking hikes and all the other things we did that made our life at A.I.C. so happy. No matter what walk in life we choose we will never forget and will always appreciate the ideals we acquired at A.l.C. Page Twenty-nine

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5 First Row Doesn't this look familiar? ? ? . . . Reverend Mother's table . . . Watching the fish . . . Mary Jean ' Second Row Mugs . . . First Crib in Convent . . . Infant at feet of Mary in the Sisters' Dining Room . . . Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope . . . Pais ' Third Row .lust Smiling . . . Fantastic Five . . . Sister CIarissa's Office . . . Bunny . . . Grin . . . Aren't we studious? ? ? . . . Aw! Nuts Page Twenty-eight

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Cur Departure CWE, THE SENIORS OF '47 are about to say farewell to our Alma Mater, our teachers, and our friends. Moreover we must part from our beloved classmates. Although, we are leaving behind the beautiful Castle on the Hill , we are taking with us many happy memories and the training which has been given to us by our beloved teachers. Each one here and now expresses her parting sentiments: Mary Lou Bartley . . . Give Me the Simple Life. Dolores Baumgart . . . Thanks For the Memories. Sylvia Becher . . . No more books and things to dread . . . That's What Uncle Remus Said. Judith Beckman . . . Hosta la vista, My Buddies. Ann Bowling . . . I Don't Know Why, but l'm ln the Mood. Pearline Bughler . . . l'm a Big Girl Now. Lucille Fortwendel . . . Long Ago and Far Away . . . l dreamed a dream one day and now it's come true. Emily Herr . . . lt Couldn't Be True, or Could lt? Ethel Kippenbrock . . . lt's the Beginning of the End. Mary Jean Koetter . . . Farewell to Thee. Claudine Lents . . . I'lI See You Again . . . Come Rain or Come Shine. Rita Mathias . . . I Guess l'll Get the Papers and Go Home. Mary Lou Meyer . . . l'll See You in My Dreams. Rita Meyer . . . lt's All Over Now. Patricia Seger . . . I know a Little Bit About a lot of Things . . . and now . . . Blue Skies are Smiling at Me. Alberta Voges . . . lt's Been a Long, Long Time. Virginia Mae Welp . . . l'll Be Seeing You. Page Thirty