Annunciation High School - Annunciator Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Angelus Fifty-fivv Class Will THE LAST WILL AND TESTAIVIENT We, The Seniors, of Annunciation High School of the City of Pittsburgh, County of Alle- gheny, and State of Pennsylvania, being about eighteen years of age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revok- ing and annulling any and all will or wills by us made heretofore: FIRST: Our will is that all our just debts and various expenses be paid out of our estate as soon after our graduation as shall be found convenient. SECOND: We give, devise, and bequeath Gratitude To our zealous priests, for their interests in our spiritual progress. To our beloved parents, for their sacrifices in providing for us a Catholic education. To our devoted sisters, for their inspiration and devotion in guiding us towards life's highest ideals. To the student body for the deference, courtesy, and loyalty extended to us on all occasions. In Testimony Whereof, We have set our hands to this our last will and testament, at Annunciation High School, Pittsburgh, this thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty. Class of '40. The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Seniors of Annunciation High School in our presence, and by them published and declared as and for their last will and testament, and at their request, and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto sub- scribe our names as attesting witnesses, at Annunciation, this thirteenth day of June, A. D. 1940. LSigned7 CLASS OF 1940. it-Tb Laqfw!

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Class H istory MEIVIORARE Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, as we remember, how under your protection we struggled at Annunciation through four short years of the game of Life. After assisting at the Holy sacrifice of the Mass on that sunny September morning in the year 1936, we assembled at Annunciation gym for the most important basketball game of our lives. As an inexperienced squad, we opened our season with very tough opponents Studies. After a short delay during which we donned our uniforms, reviewed the regulations and penalties, and invoked the aid of Our Lady of Victory, we took our places on the floor. The whistle blew! The game started! The referee, Sister Lucille, tossed the ball of Knowledge to our center who passed it to the right forward. That frightened freshman fumbled and had a toss-up with Algebra. Both players strove desperately to gain possession of the ball. The referee, noticing that we were charging on School Spirit, called the first foul of the game Initiation. We caught the ball as it rebounded from the bankboard, completed a perfect pass. and made our first basket when we presented the play Mimi Lights The Candle. Time out was called for Christmas vacation. No sooner had play been resumed than we were tripped by mid-year exams. Fearfully approaching the foul line our forward made a successful free shot and scored another point. Our in the center tossed the ball down the key. English, ever alert, intercepted the pass and hurled it to General Science a pivot shot and the ball was in. At final examinations Studies landed on top of us and we were given a free shot. Shaking nervously we hurled the ball of Knowledge. lt went in. Just then the whistle blew and the first quarter ended with us in the lead by a score of five credits. Feeling confident we again took our places on the floor. The referee, exhausted after the vigorous first quarter, was replaced by Sister Vincent Mary. The new subs, Biology and American History, promptly reported to her while General Science and Ancient History left the floor amid rousing cheers. During the first minute of the second quarter the sensational set shot, Father Delaney's Retreat, was scored. Again our team received the ball, worked it to the key from where we tossed a Valentine Party alloting two more points. Latin fouled by pushing with a Vocabulary Contest. We shot - the ball hit the rim of the basket but did not go in. Recovering the ball a guard passed it to our star forward who took a shot with the camera and two points were added when our pictures appeared in the Annunciator. After a long rest we lined up and took the floor for the second half. Sister Geraldine replaced our referee who was needed for another game. The substitutions, French, Book- keeping, Shorthand, and Typing reported and the game continued. lntercepting the ball as it was passed from Latin to French we pivoted and shot a perfect goal by receiving our Class Rings. Then we really started to dance around the floorg the Junior Hop added two more points to our score. During Vocation Week we used a trick play, The Call , to chalk up another basket. With only seconds to play in the quarter, time was called out while we made a Spiritual Retreat under Father Patrick Rice. Since this was the last quarter of the game we begged our Blessed Mother to help us persevere in the few remaining minutes. Our coach Sister Florence acted as referee. Seeing that we were catching on to Geometry our coach rushed Chemistry into the game. When this tricky forward was called for steps. the ball was taken out on the side lines. We caught it on the court with our Graduation Pictures. Just as we were about to score, Dramatics hacked and we were allowed two free shots. Our forward put the ball through by presenting Madonna ot the Rose and Little Women . Time out was taken to visit Buhl Planetarium. Their in we leaped into the air and intercepted the ball as it was passed to Music, threw it to one of our forwards who took a pivot shot and scored two points with the operetta Cinderella. Passing excitedly through Commencement Week we again got possession of the ball of Knowledge and tossed for our last sensational basket, Graduation. The game was over. Now that we had scored a decisive victory our coach and referees were ready to send us on Life's gym to defeat tougher opponents. Confiding in thy goodness and mercy we cast ourselves at thy sacred feet. Let it not be said, our dearest Mother, that we have failed where everyone else has found success. Tl I rftj

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Class Prophecy DEAR VIRGIN MARY: We fly to thy patronage now and in the years ahead. Reverently yours, CLASS OF 1940. CALLING ALL STUDENTS: Soon record breaking flights will be heard about. Signing off, CHRIS MARTIN. ATTENTION LISTENERS: If you wish to obtain dancing lessons, apply to Kay's Studio. Waltzingly yours, CATHERINE MESON KA. DEAR PADEREWSKI: I hate to steal your show but I'lI be making my debut on the concert stage any day now. Pianistically yours, PATRICIA MCCULLOUGH. CALLING ALL READERS: EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about the world wide ad- ventures Reportingly yours, GRACE MESSIVIER. DEAR PRO-BIES: My vocation as a Nurse keeps me occupied assisting the weak, physically and mentally. Patiently yours. PAULINE M ICKLOS. DEAR DESIGNERS: My position as a Mannequin is to model the clothes you design. Fashionably yours, IMELDA MURTHA. DEAR LANGUID FRIENDS: Are aches and pains lessening your vitality? Come to my office. I can cure anything. Medically yours, VICTORIA NEISZER. DEAR MADAM: You are invited to attend a Fall style show which will feature my ex- clusive dress designs. Fashionably yours, MARY LOUISE OMLOR. DEAR COMPOUND: Chemicals! Chemicals! Chemicals! From morning 'till night I am sur- rounded by them. Pharmacentically, MAUREEN FERGUSON. HELLO PARTY: Yes, I'rn still at the switchboard. What can I do for you? Pluggingly yours, BETTY FORREST. DEAR FRIEND: Since I last saw you, I have com- pleted my course and am now teaching in an elementary school. Scholastically yours, MARGARET FRAZIER. DEAR APPLE POLISHERS: If An apple a day keeps the doctor away I shall live a long time: my tots keep me well supplied. Kindergartenly, JEAN GORDON. DEAR BASKETEERS: If you think coaching a girls' basket- ball team is easy, I'd like you to try it. Athletically yours, PRAXEDES HART. DEAR CLERKS: I haven't much time to spare from my work, which is to keep balanced the books of my firm. Recordingly yours, RITA HAJDUK. DEAR READER: After writing 650 masterpieces , I've finally reached my goal in having one of my stories accepted for publica- tion. Composingly yours, ANNA MAE HERGENROEDER. DEAR SPORTS FANS: My position is that of a sport re- porter. I ask enough questions to keep my column filled. Inquiringly yours, ETHEL HERGENROEDER. DEAR WEIGHT-HUNTERS: Protect your proportions by par- taking of the proper proteins to produce poundage. Prompt profit is promised. Dietetically yours, JANE KRAM. DEAR PATIENT: I'll be back in fifteen minutes to take your temperature. Subnormally, DOROTHY VULETICH. DEAR AUNT MINNIE: Open up your windows and watch out for your petunias. My Pirate team is headed for the World Series. Hittingly yours, JEAN VULETICH. Tk lfrfly