Saint Ursula Academy - Scroll Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

 - Class of 1943

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Reel life . . . -PATRICIA PIERCE '43 UST to be conventional, before I tell my tale, I shall introduce myself. I have met everyone before-but now that I am older you might not recognize me. I am Life. Some may consider me an abstract thing but I am truly very real. To convince you of this I shall tell you what I hope will prove an interesting story: On one of the many sunny days in which I have existed, I was walking along a crowded street when I came upon an exclusive theatre and stopped short! On the marquee outside, appeared the title of the current attraction, Reaped from Conscientious Endeavor. Being interested in all such endeavors, I immediately gained admittance and was seated. My position was at a good vantage and enabled me to see all that went on. With no more adieu the movie began. Seventy-two confused but eager young freshmen passed before my eyes. They were looking for homerooms, books, teachers, everything-maybe even golfballs-and those that didn't have anything to look for still had that hunted expression that seems to accompany every freshie. It didn't take Sister St. Mark, Sister Rose Mary, and Sister Mary Grace long to straighten everything out. Now came a period of adjustment-or is it humanly possible to become adjusted to Latin, algebra, and all such gruesome details? Initiation was then upon them, complete with pigtails, umbrellas, and dictation galore. I firmly believe those Sophomores lay awake nights thinking of horrible things to do to those poor, sad souls. Freshmen! I must commend those girls on the fine way they cooperated in all drives and school activities. I am very proud I know them so well. The Glee Club claimed a good number for practice with vocal chords. I wonder if that annual excursion to Central for the spring music festival had anything to do with the number of recruits. 'All year when honors were being read and printed Freshman names made the roster without decline. Judging by the versatility that shows itself among these seventv-two, what with art, music and dramatics. I can safely expect great things of this class that so proudly inserts after each autograph-'43. The seasons of the year blended. My startled eyes recorded spring and the cessation of activitiesg summer, indicated by deserted halls and dust which seeped in, only to be disturbed by the intense activity of fall and a renaissance of scholasticism. The crispness of the 1940 autumn was outdone only by the appearance of the business-like Sophomores, settled down to the task of being upperclassmen and eating up every morsel of authority their position demanded. On October l and 2 they witnessed an event, the pomp and solemnity of which would engrave itself forever on their minds. In a spirit of willing service the entire student body acted as guard of honor at the dedication of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Cathedral. In immaculate white uniforms and dark blue beanies, how nice everyone looked! A few weeks later the Notre Dame University Glee Club serenaded the girls. I never thought there could be so many autograph hounds gathered together in one place at one time ..... Ah! Men! good to look at. Soon it was time for the annual retreat--three days of ,,,,'.. -,, ,, 20 THE SCROLL

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I'll be over right away! Sue said as she put down the receiver. She arrived almost immediately and upon entering ordered Kathy to sit down. Obediently she obliged and Sue proceeded. There was some trouble at the plant last night, Kathy, and Tim was in- volved. It seems that he was making his round of inspection when the ma- chinery suddenly stopped. They found a wrench jammed in the machine which had done quite a bit of damage and would hold up production for a while- But what has that to do with Tim ? Kathy interrupted. One of the men accused him of throwing the wrench into the machine purposely. Oh, how could he say such a thing! the bewildered girl exclaimed. Sue continued. And he told that Tim had spent six months in the boys' reformatory seven years ago and should never have been given such a trusted position with a blight like that on his record. But he was just a starving kid that broke into a store to get something to eat. and he paid for his mistake! Kathy interrupted again. Now wait until I've finished, Ann pleaded. The men were aroused when they heard, but old Ed lNIcDonnell said he didn't know anything about what Tim might have done in his younger years, but he hadn't thrown any wrench from the steel bridge and the whole thing was an accident. Then your uncle came in and asked what the trouble was. The men told him and many threatened to leave if he didn't discharge Tim. Your uncle Tom re- fused and walked out of the room. When Tim saw that the men meant to keep their word, he followed your uncle and told him he was resigning, Jack left with him and he called me to come over and talk it over with you before the story became mutilated. You've got to get your uncle to do something, Kathy, you've got to. Tim will leave town rather than be without a job. as an as Fifteen minutes later Kathy sat in her uncle's office facing him across the desk. He had refused her. He would not expose the men working for him who had formerly had prison records. It wouldn't be fair, he had said. So Kathy had made her way home again disappointed and worried that Tim might leave without telling her. She was reviewing the whole thing in her mind-but wasn't that Sue racing up the walk. Of course it was. Breathless, Sue addressed her, Come with me right away, Kathy, down to the factory-hurry! Asking no questions, Kathy allowed Sue to pull her down the street. VVhen they reached the factory there was a great crowd in front. Tom Dennis was standing on the top step quieting the men, and Tim stood beside him. Kathy's heart leapt with joy. He was still here! The crowd was becoming quiet and her uncle began to speak: Men, what I have to say will be said in a few words. After I have spoken you can return to your jobs or leave as you like, it makes no difference. The matter which caused this disturb- ance was trivial but it's the trivial things that count. To you a prison record, even of a trivial nature, con- taminates a man. I don't agree with you. I know a man who made a grave mistake for which he was deeply sorry. He served five years in a state prison before he was allowed to return to society. He learned his lesson and at- tempted a fresh start. A business op- portunity presented itself and with some help from his friends he was able to take advantage of the opportunity. The business flourished and he began to hire help. Lending a helping hand to re- formed men was part of his policy. All this happened thirty years ago and the man has not changed his opinions yet. I-le'still believes that a man is what he proves himself to be. Gentlemen, I am that man! llluch, much later Kathy would re- member, with tears in her eyes, seeing the men slowly turn and go back to their work. Tim and Kathy learned a great deal about love and loyalty in one man's example of self-sacrifice. THE SCROLL 19



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grace and prayer, which, as always, resulted in better and more considerate girls. Did I mention the trials those Sophomores had to endure with geometry, modern history, and more Latin? I did like that Well, if all our predecessors could do it-so can we attitude. Sister Mary Vincent, sophomore A moderator, was a guiding star in geometry. Speech classes become a bright spot in our otherwise dull lives with Sister M. Charles and her dramatics. My, that year went quickly-but, with an assurance of a brilliant future in the offing, the Junior year was revealed to my now enthralled consciousness. I sat back on my chair, Cas by this time the edge of the seat was more than six inches behind mej, I took a deep breath, and held it hated for as long as the reel continued. And now 1941, complete with young ladies maturing-becoming more fitted each day for their impending positions as good Christian women. A new class was initiated this year which became very popular--Spanish. Chemistry and biology, the latter taught by Sister Mary Dorothy, proved to be some more scholastic headaches. A seriousness and diligence that was not so evident before was the effect of December seventh on these girls. Sister M. Vincent came along another year to be Junior A counselor. Early in February the class chose those small gold bands with a colored set and thereon the Ursuline crest. The class rings came, to be cherished and reminisced over for years to come. Suddenly it was there, a custom initiated, a tradition begun, a junior-Senior Prom! Soft lights, sweet music, pretty gowns, handsome escorts-it was a perfect prom. The big night floated in, but the weather was hardly noticed 'mid all the festivities. The Juniors accepted thanks and congratu- lations for their planning of this memorable first. A bit later the girls participated in another great Catholic spectacle. The Pageant of Prayer in Scott stadium was a demonstration of faith seldom equalled in this day and age. Thousands of lighted candles, each representing a person honoring God publically. They parted now, each going her separate way, but three months later I saw everyone again! For three years they had known it was coming. Then it came. The ultimate, the Hnal, the consummation of dreams, plans, and schemes. Now, Seniors, and it seemed but a few days since those pigtails and algebra books. When the girls again returned to trod the well-loved corridors, an old favorite, Sister M. Blanche, was there to greet them. Upon closer inspection they found a new friend and advisor, Sister M. Lelia. Along with the glory of their seniority came responsibility. The Scroll, the school magazine had to be edited. They enjoyed the hours spent in the preparation for publication of it, and when it appeared in print they were proud of their brainchild And then, a drama within a drama, make-believe and grease-paint, presented by the Senior Class. In the scenes of a daily existence the footlights come up, the house lights dim. On the stage we have Little Women. The play was a symphony of artistic direction, efficient property handling, and excellent business administration. VVith a whirl of dances, parties, and congratulations, the reel came to an end. I saw only fifty-eight girls in spotless white uniforms with fluted collars and cuffs, each with a red rose. I arose to leave the theatre with that sense of satisfaction that comes when one witnesses endeavor of a permanent and gracious nature. I know and confidently expect to see these who were so representative of culture and learning in larger and finer roles throughout the remainder of their careers. I had seen a group, fused by a prevailing spirit of cooperation, develop industriously and fit themselves for drama- that of Life.', THE SCROLL 21

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