Annunciation High School - Annunciator Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Personality ISABELLE ARCH, BUBBLES Isabelle is carefree but not negligent in school work. She laughs and hugely enjoys everything. She handles Latin like a Cicero and Chemistry like a Pasteur. Her hobby is correspond- ing with pen friends in foreign countries DOROTHY BLAZIER, DOT Hiking and dancing interest Dot, an ambitious girl, who always has a good word for everyone. Her strong point is her desire to laugh in the face of tests, reports, discouragements, or any situation DOROTHY BRIGGS, SCOTTY Just a glance from Scotty will turn that frown into a smile. Dorothy is as pleasant to be with as she is to look at. She is especially interested in skating, basketball, and dancing. MAE COX, COXIE Mae is one of the best forwards that ever forwarded on A. H. S. Varsity. A valuable minature, describes Mae to a T . MARY CARCARA, MAR A package of merriment enclosed in an A. H. S. uniform that's Mary Carcara. This dark-haired miss has done much to spread cheer through our class. Very fond of dancing and sports, Mary is one of our peppiest cheerleaders. EDITH CARIOTO, EDlE The seniors are grateful to Edith, the class question box, for the daily intermissions she made hy her in- cessant dubiousness of current prob- lems. GLORIA ANN EDLEMAN, GANNY Tall and cheerful describes Our Ganny . She is one of our best typists. Her hobbies are dancing, skating, and movies. She believes in laughing away troubles. KATHLEEN DEVEREAUX, KAY Kathleen is one of those dignified girls, with an Irish temper, and a flashing smile. She is scholastically inclined, sports-minded, congenial, and a true friend. MAUREEN FERGUSON, RENE Rah! Rah! Rah! A salute to Rene. our ablest cheerleader. This brown- eyed Irish lass, while fond of sports. is very much interested in Chemistry. To her classmates Maureen is a witty. congenial chum, always gay and mis- chievous. In dramatics she leads the class. Sketches MARGARET FRAZIER, MAGGIE Margaret's tranquility and reserve- ness go hand in hand with her amiable disposition. She is an ardent, faithful student, who does not think noise is essential to success. Everything she does is done in a quiet, effective manner, JEAN GORDON, GO-GO Jean is a good student and a skillful athlete. Be it in the classroom or gym Jean gives the best that is in her. We'll remember her meandering to and fro collecting the Annunciator money. RITA HAJDUK, RITA Blessed with an engaging manner. Rita for two years, earned class presi- dency, as well as the warm regard of her classmates. For seven years her record has been perfect. PRAXEDES HART, HOOTSlE Hootsie is a forward unsurpassed in getting a response from a crowd of basketball fans. Personality plus, good sportsmanship and cheerfulness make Hootsie. ANNA MAE HERGENROEDER. 'MAE As editor of The Annunciatoru. Anna Mae quietly and efficiently did her best to produce a l00', paper. Although score keeper for our varsity, she still found time for every other activity which she tackled with so much zest that she inspired others to do likewise. ETHEL HERGENROEDER. HERKY A good pal, a good friend, a good sport, that's Herky all over. Sho loves to dance and sing. Under that smile of hers there is a world of mis- chief which now and then comes to the surface. JANE KRAM, QUEEN Jane, who reigns supreme in the hearts of her classmates has been aptly called Queen for such she is not only in the classroom but also on the basketball floor. Combined with her dependability and sincerity, Jane possesses a keen sense of humor. ANNE POEPPERT, ANN Ann belongs to the quiet thoughtful type. When she speaks it is worth hearing. Her earnest manner and willingness to work will prove valuable assets in life. Tl Fiifllx

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Angelus Fifty-one THE STORY OF THE OPERETTA GNMVD ACT I The Duchess is giving a garden fete in honor of the King and Queen and hopes that the Prince will fall in love with one of her daughters. However, the Yellow Witch and Fairy God- mother wish him to marry Cinderella, and determine to foil the plans of the Duchess. The Yellow Witch entices the Duchess and her daughters to the witch's cottage on the Moor, and leaves Cinderella with Tom Thumb alone in the Castle. Tom Thumb plans to give a party during the absence of the Duchess, and goes to invite the guests. While he is away the Prince, who has been wandering about the town, knocks at the kitchen door to ask for a drink of water. He sees Cinderella and falls in love with her. After his departure Tom Thumb returns and is followed by the guests to the party. ACT II This act opens with the Fairy Godmother and her band of fairies dancing on the lawn. They leave before the arrival of the Duchess and her daughters. The Duchess, transported with joy at the success of her plans, is sure one of her daughters will be the prince's bride. The Prince is melancholy for he cannot forget Cinderella. Disguised as a strange lady, Cinderella comes to the ball and again meets the Prince who becomes more and more enraptured with her beauty and charm. The clock strikes the hour of twelve, and Cinderella flees leaving one of her slippers behind her. When the King offers a reward for news of the beautiful girl, the Fairy Godmother enters and tells who Cinderella really is. When escorted by fairies Cinderella returns to the ball, the Prince tries on the slipper and finds it a perfect tit. He claims Cinderella as his bride. The curtain falls as the King calls for a toast Long Live the Prince and his Bride, the lovely Cinderella. LITTLE WOMEN A DRAMA IN THREE ACTS Presented April 15th and 16th by the SENIOR CLASS Director-Mr. Edward Mack CAST OF CHARACTERS Jo ....... Mary L. Omlor, Jean Gordon Meg . . . Agnes Shaffer, Clare Relihan Amy . . Bernice Shanahan, Gloria A. Edleman Beth . . . . . Mae Cox, Dorothy Blazier Marmee . . Victoria Neiszer, Rachel Williams Laurie . . . . John L. Hergenroeder Brooke . .... James Gallagher Aunt March . . . Dorothy Schiegg, Maureen Ferguson Mr. March CFatherD . ..... J. Ferguson Professor Bhaer ............. Wm. Veith Little Women the world famous novel by Louise M. Alcott is a story of a mother's love for her children and their appreciation of it. The dramatization of this novel has proved popular this year with Pittsburgh's Catholic high schools, Eve of which have chosen it as their senior class play. Who among the audience at Annunciation could forget the wild romping tom-boy Jo, her teaching Amy to faint, her pranks with Laurie, her fight with Amy, her tenderness for her dying sister, Little Beth, her courtship with Professor Bhaer? Can't you still hear Aunt March croaking against the love of Meg and Brooks? Does not the bewilderment of Laurie over Amy's and Jo's love affairs provoke a smile? Marmee's good advice carries a lesson to all.

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Angelus lfifty-tlzrei' Personality Sketches CLARE RELIHAN, CLARE Clare, one of our pretty cheer leaders, never misses a dance at Norwood Hall. She is a quiet, effi- cient worker. BETTY ROONEY, BETTS A grand pal describes our Betty. Always cheerful and gay, Betts has made many friends. Dancing is her favorite pastime. AGNES SCHAFFER, SPEED A representative of St. Andrews, Agnes has a cheerful, jolly, and fun- loving character. Speed enjoys ice- skating, dancing, and cooking. DOROTHY SCH I EGG, SHORTY Shorty is well-known as the tallest girl in the senior class. Being score keeper she is present at every basket- ball game. Dorothy is an example of what a dignified senior should be. BERNICE SHANAHAN, BERNIE Good natured Bernice, fairly ex- udes cheerfulness and joy. Her Irish wit is ever to the front as she willingly lends a helping hand. DOROTH Y VULETICH, DOTTY One of her admirable virtues is her spirit of generous co-operation. Always obliging, that's our Dorothy. Her reliability and kind heartedness makes her outstanding in the class. JEAN VULETICH, DARK EYES This dark-haired girl is a friend of all the class. Jean's favorite pastime is reading. RACHEL WILLIAMS, RAE Rae always has a smile for every- one. Besides being the best typist in our class, she excels in all her other subjects. Her ambition is to be a Certified Public Accountant. CHRISTINA MARTIN, CHRIS Dark hair-blue eyes-that's Chris. She's a smart girl with a contagious laugh. Reading holds an attraction for this easy going, good natured lass. PATRICIA MCCULLOUGH, PAT This dainty little Irish miss is a charming lass, and diligent student. She enjoys music, reading, and col- lecting snapshots. Did you see her dance in Cinderella ? GRACE MESSMER, GEM Grace is a jolly ever-laughing girl. With her good nature and infectious grin she became a favorite of her class. Her pet hobbies are skiing and bike riding. PAULINE MICKLOS, PAUL Pauline with a heart of gold, is a hard worker. She does not begrudge the long trip she makes daily to attend A. H. S. She moves through life making friends on all sides. MARY LOUISE OMLOR, TOOTS Music hath charmsfthat is Mary Louise's motto. She is very capable as a Basketball Manager. From Mary Lou's pen came the sketch of the Annunciation found in this Angelus . Weill remember her as the Witch in Cinderella or as Jo in Little Women . MARGARET PHILLIPPS, 'MARGIE' We all love Margie's cheerful smile and winning ways. She is a member of the Confraternity of Christian Doc- trine and devotes much of her time to the Religious instruction of her young charges. VICTORIA NEISZER, VIC Vic is one of the class's talented pianists. She is interested in music and in dramatics. Vic made a good Marmee in the class play. MATHILDA WEBER, TILLIE Personality blended with kindness, generosity, and dependability make up the firm foundation of Tillie's character. She enjoys skating, bowling, and dancing. Her ambition is to take care of convalescents. We are sure that her winning smile will bring much happiness to her patients. BETTY FORREST, BETTE Betty spreads much sunshine as she dances her way straight into your heart. We are sure that with the splendid record she attained at A. H.S., she will succeed in her ambition to become a stenographer. MATILDA DRAGONE, TILLIE Tillie , who possesses a friendly disposition, is always ready to help one needing assistance. She is happiest on a skating rink or a dance floor. Since the avocation of dietitians has fascinated Matilda, she is ambitious to study this work at Carnegie Tech. CATHERINE MESONKA, KATE Kate is one of the most enthusi- astic girls in our class. She is known particularly for her pep and rhythm. Her skill in cheerleading, and her grace in dancing are admired by everyone. IMELDA MURTHA, Melda A cheerful disposition, Eve foot one inch tall, auburn hair, and brown eyes, describes Imelda who is a favorite among her classmates. Imelda's am- bition is to model clothes for all fashion lovers of America.