St Joseph High School - Lilium Yearbook (Emmitsburg, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1953 volume:

7 4x 0V V v X SAINT J CBEPH '8 HIGH SCHOOL MITSBURG , MARYLAND St. Joseph--for four years you have been our patron, our father, our guard- ian, our model of purity. In select- ing a name for our yearbook, we, the seniors of '53 at once sought a name symbolic of you. We have chosen a name which illus- trates your love of purity, a name which will ever make us cherish the ideals of purity which have been fos- tered during our years in St. J oseph's High School. In gratitude for our years of happiness under your guard- ianship, and with a prayer that you will protect us forever--we name our yearbook, LILIUM, the Latin for lily- your symbol of purity. LILIUM EEGIS 0 Lily of the King, remember what we sing! xx$11111112 .711 :fvsuliviiityiwi x1; Wx As we pause on the threshold of a new life, before venturing forth into the mture, our thoughts are filled with memories of our high school years. Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we recall all those who have been instru- mental in helping us obtain a Catholic high school education. First of all, we remember Mother Elizabeth Seton, who dreamed of a Catholic school in Dmitsburg for boys and girls. We remember Father Francis J. Dodd, C.M., whose perseverance and strengt h of purpose made Mother Seton's dream a reality. We remember the Sisters of Charity whose daily labors, whose teaching and whose sanctity sustain Mother Seton's dreams. We remember our beloved parents whose sacrifices, self-denial and high ideals have given us the opportunity of sharing in the dream of Mother Seton. TO YOU , OUR BENEFACTORS, WE GRATEFULLY DEDICATE OUR YEARBOOK, THE LILIUH 0F '53. HTEEW 1 'H mun My... . maiawhi; HSQHFWUI? Q 7 A HONORE FITZ Arthur Murr; little mite mm of men Common 2.3; Ci LILIUM GERARD JOY Life of Com: Senior yavan- persiatont Common ketbalf CHARLES BAKER Emmitsburg, Maryland The Student Prince Lad with a personality....Never without Maatha..un1que compos- itions....excellent candid camera ahooter....Prince Frederick 1n Operetta....future vetinarian....master of ceremonies..... camera clicker. Academic; C.S.M.C 1,2,3, President 4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Class President 3,4; Student Council President 4; phoe tographer of LILIUM SARANNA MILLER Emmitsburg, Maryland Stardust Excitable 1assie....habitually hungry....tonic for dtall no- mant....winsome wink?....1earning how to drive a Chevy...per- sonality p1us....future Towsonite and chiropractic assistant. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2, Treasurer 3,4; C.S.M.C 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; First Vice-President'4; Cheer- leader 1,2,3, co-captain 4; Basketball 1; LILIUM JOAN REAVER Keymar, Md. Pretty, Line Black-EyaiJoanio Barrel of fun....laughable, lovable...perpetua1 motion..dyna- mic dances....ready with a helping hand...c1ass historian.... lured by teaching. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Student Council 4; Second Vice-President 4; Co-editor of LILIUM; Cheerleader 1. ML; awwwww HONORE FITZ Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. The Lass with the Delicate Air Arthur Murry's protegdt...mischievous manner.....determ1ned little mite....busy as a bee....spare time typist....heaped full of merriment....1oya1 friend. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2.3; Class Secretary 4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Basketba114; LILIUM . GERARD JOY Emmitsburg, Md. My Lord and Master Life of Commercial class....black buick....King of Heartsin Senior year....tickles tho fUnny bone....athletic-minded... persistent treasurer...futuro Mountaineer. Commercial; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3, Captain 4; Athletic Association VB 3. PATRICIA Tickles slowpoke healthy Ace Gle LOIS HAI Short ax chat spe ful typi 604 C.' EDWARD ASHCROFT Taneytown, Maryland Anchors Aweigh Star guard....over hump-back bridge....great linguist? .... troubadour with the uke ...intellectua1 1azybones....great interest in Navy. Academic; C.S.M.C. 4; Basketball 4; Glee Club 4. PATRICIA DUKEHART Waynesboro, Pa. Beautiful Dreamer Tickles the ivories....gracious 1ady....one of the c10wns.. slowpoke phobia....delights in danCing....never speechless.. healthy appetite....set for nurse's cap. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,4 LOIS HARTDAGEN Emmitsburg, Maryland My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice Short and sweet....dimpled smile...tomato-red b1ush...ch1t- chat specialist...am1able....cold hands, warm heart...help- ful typist....strong family ties. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3, President 4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3, President 4 ANN HOBBS Emmitsburg, Maryland The Bumblebee Slowpoke's enemy....surging with energy....he1pfu1 capers.... determined....famoue cook....p1ans to join the WAF......loves lots of fun....perpetual chatter....spark11ng brown eyes. Cemmercial; Children of Mary 1,2,5,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4 MARGARET KANE Fairfield, Pa. Among the Lilies Five-foot-two, brown-eyed brunette....everybody's helper.... outstanding leader....co-captain of cheerleaders...drives her own'taxi....h0pes to spend many week-ends at Hotel Thayer. Academic; Co-editor of LILIUM; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1.2.3.4; Glee Club 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 PATR Know 811m With DOR01 Zestj 1y... c1885 THEODOSIA KELLY Thurmont, Maryland Forget-me-not Whisper of a voice....to be remembered as C1arabella....true b1uo....w1ndow ahopper....Plymouth fan....calm and serene... dimpled amile...easy-going. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4. MARI KLEIN Taneytown, Maryland Soldiers' Chorus Contagious giggle....oye on a ranchhouse....whiz on wheels... firm opinions...lover of horses....letter-wr1ter aupreme..... friendly manner....futuro typiat. Commercial; Children of Mary 1.2.3.4; C.S.M.C. 1.2.5.4; Glee Club 4; Basketball.1. ROBERT KRETZ Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Getting to Know You Pittsburg's gift to SJHS....droams of graduation from West Point....Eddie'a alter ego....keepa Student Council stepping ...ten o'clock scholar.... get that basket! Academic; C.S.M.C. 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4. PATRICK MILLER Emmitsburg, Maryland Gone Fishin' Knows how to land them....happy lease on 11fo..slow rambler.. silent thinker....detainer in detention...whiz on wheels and with electricity...rura1 resident...quiet wit....goldilooks. Commercial; C.S.M.C. 1.2.3.4 DOROTHY ORNDORFF Emmitsburg, Maryland The King and I Zostful sportster....Queen of Hearts in Senior Year..friend- 1y...fUn-loving...pep and personality....special interest in class...sunny smile...soft-spokon...moro than nice. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,Vice-President 4; C.S.M.C 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4; Secre- tary of Athletic Association 4; Glee Club 3,4. mGARE I Petite-o Sia8t0 dancing Ac: G1: 1,' MARY ANN Lunch 10 able by problem Com 3,4 ANN RIDENOUR Emmitsburg, Mi Five-Foot Two, Eyes of Blue Cheery disposition....tapping typist....we11-liked....cheese crackers and cokes....Mount basketball fan....just loves Eng- lisht....heaped full of merriment. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; VP 3 MARGARET ROCKS Waynesboro, Pa. Open Thy Blue Eyes Petite....vivacious....Cinderella in Operetta....Mount enthb siast....woman driver....college bound.... I don't get it: dancing feet....collector of stuffed animals. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Student Council 1,3; Cheerleader 1,2,4; LILIUM MARY ANN SEASE Waynesboro, Pa. Speak to Me Only with Thine Eyes Lunch lover....melodious singer....chuckling magpie...ami- able by nature...Countess de Sourberry....curls de luxe... problem child...happy lease on life....clown. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.H.C. 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 2,3; Vice-President 4. ESTHER SPRANKLE Fairfield, Pa. Oh, Fair, 0h, Sweet Zeal for dancing....rosy disposition......Queen of Hearts in Junior Year...aims to please...gentle manner...gracious..... likeable campanion...good student....Pres$ing cat sneeze. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Secretary of Children of Mary 4. EDWARD STOUTER Emmitsburg, Maryland My Hero The paper must go to press....cutt1ng capers...jovial toaser.. zi.p n' zest....outdoor man....spoc1a1 interest in freshman c1asa....50 words a m1nute....kink at the wheel. Commercial; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4. EARL NBTZEL Thinks 311m student. . .1111 top. - .unprodf Academy 35mm WILL! Homn'! chee to take a 1n mont. o . mm MIRIAM TOPPER Fairfield, Pa. Happy and Light of Heart Sugar and spice...quiet impishnosa...enjoys everything.... steadfast friend...forevor punctual...heart of gold..bright outlook on 11fo...futuro secretary. Commsroial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1.2.3.4 NANCY WACHTER Emmitsburg, Md. A Cute Piece of Properqf Fancy for fun...fa1thfu1 friend...Thurmont, apple of hereye ...can drive but cannot parka...wants to learn though...an- golic look deceptive...future nurse. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Basketball JOAN WALTER Emmitsburg, Md. Highland Lassie Dual personality...turns a beautiful seam....1ured by teach- ing...constant d1ther...knit one,purl two...olive eater.... travels in trio...oarnest and dependable. Academic; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1; C.S.M.C. Oratoricals Catholic Review reporter; Associate Editor LILIUM EARL WETZEL Thurmont, Maryland Silent hKhNight Thinks silence is golden..;loves to erase blackboards..good student...always tries to do his best...noted for his curly top...unpredictable future...fast driver?...genthman. Academic; C.S.H.C. 1,2,3,4. SHIRLEY WILLHIDE Ehmitsburg, Md. Let's Take an Old- Fhshioned wa1k Honorary choorloador...wa-hoo-oo...morale booster....11kes to take a little walk...Italian spaghetti...never a dullmo- ment...future in television and radio...barrel of fua. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.K.C.1,2,3,4; I Speak for Democracy contest; Businesa Manager LILIUM DOLORES ZURGABLE Enmitsburg, Md. The Butterfly Girl of many faces...aoeming1y shy...dimples...b1aok Ford.. woman driver...giftod with a giggle...continua1 chattorbox ...always in a d1ther...takoa assignments seriously. Commercial; Children of Mary 1,2,3,4; C.S.M.C 1,2,3,4. Seniors have an informal chat with the Retreat Master, Rev. James G. McAvoy, C.M. ga,w How well we remember September 6, 1949: Our entrance into a new life: What would it be like??? Soon we found that we were etu- dente of SJES. Now we were dignified: We belonged to a high school. Now we were grown up: That is what we thought. But all too soon we found that we were only greenies. We didn't really belong to this new school at all! Then slowly, under the patient skill of our first faculty, we were guided in the ways of our new life. Finally, on October 10 we were thoroughly initiated into St. Joe- eph's High School. Oh, what a day that was! Old-fashioned maidens, cawboys, 01d King Cole, Mary with her little lamb, -'-styles from the 20's floated through the halls of SJHS on that most memorable initiation day! Early in January of that year, we chose Joseph Dunne, Charles Baker, Ronald Roeenwald Seniors leave for their memorable class trip to Washington and Mt. Vernon. A group of Seniors await the opening notes of Ave Maria , the theme song of the S.J.Prom of '53. As they entered the au- ditorium they walked up a gang plank through a hugh life-pre- server to find themselves on deck of a ship, complete with anchors, portholes and steering wheel. The masthead, a statue of the Blessed Mother towered over the orchestra on a wave- topped stage. and Margaret Rocks as our zealous class offi- cers. Our first retreat took place after the exams with Father Eustace McDonald as retreat master. Guided by Sister M. Virginia, we had a most successful freshman year. Summer sailed by and soon we found ourselves greeted by the smiling face of Sister Jose- phine, our second year homeroom teacher. Aewe look back on that year, we find we elected Ronald Roeenwald as our class president. When exams were over, we again entered with o p e n minds and contrite hearts into our second re- treat with Rev. James Toomey, C. M. as our re- treat-maeter. This year the' cheerleaders were under the direction of Margaret Kane and Saranna Miller, Captain and Co-ceptain. That year the school held its first King and Queen of Hearts Con- test. A member of our class, Saranna Miller, emerald mml P dog. Junior 101:2 This year W y: :1: be done. '0 '0 0 Chtr10' officers! kill president 1d ' l; successful W'r' Christi 4'an lonoy '0 '9 could h Junior-Sonior P . Moonlight and Rose beauty and nth ! compliments. Thu and frolic. Bright 31'0 ! UP. pride shone in our played our clan r! and atandnrdiud 17: took much praiu ll dnlgning of the ri belonged to our b1 Slater Madeleine. For the third l have a retreat...tl Nugent, C. l. Thil of our clans, Bath theA Queen of Hou- I the hot d brisk days of .3: Slater Gonevion'a there would never would have Sister 1 . Whenever on: f; $1: and unfall in; I all the qualitl ran of Ha I W Modem Promln slipper .ent u was selected as the first Queen of Hearts of 1961. As in the preceeding year, our class again went on a picnic to St. Joseph's College..... boating, swimming, having barrels of fun are prominent among our memories of that delight- ful excursion. Summer passed and we found ourselvesseated in the junior classroom with Sister Madeleine, as our homeroom teacher. Many changes were made in the faculty this year. Sister Leo took charge of the chemical field, while Sister Madeleine became C.S.I.C. Moderator. Sister Sylvia guided future office workers in the Commercial field. Sister Lucille was our new and dynamic principal. Our junior year! Upper classmen at last: This year our year to shine: Much work hadto be done, so we definitely needed good class officers. Charles Baker was elected class president and skillfully led us through a successful year. We held the Halloween and Christmas dances. We sold ads and collected money so we could hold the most memorable Junior-Senior Prom ever. Our original theme, Moonlight and Roses ' was carried out with beauty and artistry and received many, many compliments. This year witnessed much fun and frolic. Bright green sparkled on our fingers and pride shone in our eyes as we proudly dis- played our class rings which were designed and standardized by our class. Naturally, we took much praise and credit for the Pram and designing of the rings but truly, the credit belonged to our behind-the-scenes adviser; Sister Madeleine. For the third time we were privileged to have a retreat...this time with Rev. Vincent Nugent, C. N. This same year, another member of our class, Esther Sprankle, was crowned the Queen of Hearts of 1952. As the hot days of summer rolled into the brisk days of fall., we found ourselves in Sister Genevieve's cheery homeroom.1nus year there would never be a dull moment for we would have Sister Genevieve for our advisor. Ah, whenever one finds her. one finds keen wit and unfailing good humor--a combination of all the qualities which make a good Child- ren of Mary Moderator andinee Club Moderator. In the early fall days of October, zeal- C.S.M.C. crusaders traveled to Baltimore in buses to hear the inspiring words of that eloquent speaker, who has such love for the Missions, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Shortly after Christmas, we received dis- tressing news. Our beloved principal, Sister Lucille, was leaving us. How we would miss her enthusiastic presence and kindness to an. Once again the Queen of Hearts of 1953 was selected from our class. This time Queen Dot Orndorff was crowned along with King of Hearts Jerry Joy, another member of our class. This took place in February at the Mission Bazaar. Carved book-ends, pianos, jewelry oases, knitted articles, crotched pocketbooks and fancy articles; posters for the various booths and signs--these were just some dif- ferent projects carried on by the member's of the class to raise funds for the missions. It was during this year that the cheer- leaders' organization. achieved new heights with Margaret Kane and Saranna lliller as Captain and Co-Captain of the squad. It was also this year that we really set up the year book: After much deliberation and consider- ation, we chose the name Lilium for our yearbook in honor of St. Joseph's lily of purity. The faculty remained the same this year ex- cept that we received a new principa1,Sister Mary, to whom we owe many thanks for the help and rich understanding she has given us and Mrs. Wasilifsky in whose classes famous lit- erary characters became strangely alive and tangible. Due to her training, Shirley Will- hide, a member of our class, was awarded the second prize in the I Speak for Democracy Contest in which the high schools of Fred- erick County participated. As chaperone of the New York trip to the Columbia Press Con- vention, Mrs. Wasilifsky made the event most educational and entertaining. During Holy Week we made our last retreat as students of St. Joseph's High School. The Rev. James G. McAvoy was retreat-master. To aid us in selecting our future careers we attended a social at St. Joseph's College, Emmitsburg and a Career Day Conference mzthe Gettysburg College. Great interest was man- ifested at both places. Prominent among the memories of our senior year was the Operetta, The Slip of a Slipper . Many of our classmates portrayed leading roles: Cinderella. Marat Rocks; Prince Frederick, Charles Baker; Countess de Sourberry, Mary Ann Sease;super-but1er, Edward Ashcroft and Clarabella, Theodosia Kelly. With gratitude to all the faculty for the help they have given us and aplogies for all our shortcomings, our senior year at St. Joseph's slowly and quietly drew to a close. But always with us. will be our ever-cherished memories of our Alma Mater. 0m 11' szWm'Ilmlihme Ametmmr'ncar:azcwwzw:mv 11m 4m-; a A. . First 1 Second Third First row: Iilliam Kaas, Christine Timmerman, Dolores Topper, M. CatherineLingg, Agnes Wormley, George Hobbs. Second row: Edward O'Brien, Maureen O'Toole, Dorothy Topper, Josephine Sell, Geraldine White, S' t L h 1 J 1 Mary Althoff, Nancy Bowers, Joseph Scott. 18 or 90 9 P3 11 0T8 through a maze of arcs Third row: Thomas Wivell, Joan Berstler, Mary Sutton, and tangents in Geometry Marie Keepers, Gertrude Meunier, Grace Sanders, George Arnold. Enjoying fun in the auditorium after lunch. Driving for speed for speed and accuracy in Typ- ing Class. ball team and dents in our I'm count iant real um find that Gi'e them 3'; boys 1;. working to h j cm of achoo have fU11Y un and rospons1h to live up tc school to the Before the cl would be WOT of the event At the bog ty-two in nm by returning her quietnes: a change com her friend Gr footatool by his own hands her progress 1 the latest new phine. You vi ately on thg sure to leave after...such c '9 find that 0 P950 are the This year as Juniors, we hilly as sumed the privileges and responsibilities which we as high school students have treasured. We were welcomed by Sister Madeleine as our homeroou teacher. How fortunate we were to have the ubiquitour, enthusiastic Sister Madeleine who works behind the scenes in every school affair and gives us all the credit for her artis- tic achievements. Under her kindly and helpful guidance our Junior Year was a fore- ordained success. We have looked forward to one of the great- est highlights of the year, our class rkmm, which we received before Christmas. Plan- ning the Junior and Senior Prom made us feel that we were truly upper-classmen -- working to help with the progress and suc- cess of school activities. We may not have fully understood these privileges and responsibilities, but we have tried to live up to the standards of the school to the best of our ability. Before the closing of the year, it would be well to recall to mind some of the events that have occurred. At the beginning of the year we were twen- ty-two in number until Gertrude airprised us hy returning three weeks late. Don't 1e t her quietness fool you, for in Typing quite a change comes over her. We cannot forget her friend Grace, who was presented with a footstool by George who had carved it with his own hands. This may be the reason for her progress in typing. Do you want to know the latest news? Ask Joan, Nancy and Jose- phine. You will be well-informed immedi- ately on the ver-ry latest events--you are sure to leave knowing more than what youca-e after. ..such chatter-boxes: As we look around we find that Chris- tine, Dorothy and Peggy are the stars on the basket- ball team and the athletic stu- dents in our room. We can al- ways count on them for bril- liant sportsmanship and real school spirit. We find that the boys of the class are the sleepers . 'Give them air is a pretty good slogan. But we cannot be too harsh with the don't we find that Eddie is basketball is George boys, after all, one of the most enthusiastic players on the team? And there B. who will leave his job in order to be present to mark the scores. On the other hand, we find that Thomas takes great de- light in trudging ahead of the class. Joe is always delighted in showing his dnibrent kinds of models, and with his father's car is quite an attraction. Bill, the debonair, is ambitious to become a farmer. Blushing Mary Ruth is ready to defend herselfwhen Tommy makes false statements about her. Mary Frances has a way with shorthand, and her chum, Kitty, has given up the poodle cut and is now just our normal girl. Maureen had bet- ter watch out! She's sure to get caught in a particular class if she doesn't soon behave herself. Then there is Angela, fastidious in appearance, and always prepared for any of Sister Genevieve's questions. And Dolores-- calm and dignified--we'll always remember he favorite saying, Keep quiet, while the gnds around her wait for her next move, bIJt as yet, no orange ticket has come from her pocket. Then there is Marie who sees that the stationery room is opened every day for the benefit of those who need paper aninow is taking care of Prom money. Agnes, who is cooperative, dependable and will help any- one in any way that she can and Geraldine . with a ready smile and a twinkle in tier eyes has a friendly word for all of her classmates. We will find that this year we were very fortunate in having for the first time two theologians, Mr. Hammerella and Ir. Sohafer to teach us our Religion. We will remember those who participated in Queen of Hearts . and those who have tried to make each Glee Club appearance a success. To both the boys and girls who played on the team a nd tried their best, whether we won or lost,and the cheer-leaders, Geraldine, Angela and Jos- ephine for their spirited leadership during the games. The year proved to be a profitable one. In Home Economic projects, we could always count on Sister Madeleine; urging us to attain new goals in typing and Shorthand was the con- stant endeavor of Sister Sylvia. In Geometry class, Sister Leo faced with fortitude tlie never-ending questions of George B. For her daily efforts to make us History lovers and keeping us acquainted with the news of the world, we thank Sis :r Genevieve. We will always remember Mrs. Wasilifsky for her patience and interest in making us true English scholars. As the year hastens toward June, we believe we have have tried to be digni- fied Juniors, and hope when the thne comes for our Senior Year we may undertake our duties to the best of our ability and the guidance of our Superiors. L First row: Virginiu Joy, Theodora Rybikowsky, William Groco, Eugene Rosensteel, Ellen Rocks, Patricia Wivdll Second row: Donald Hobbs, Frank Bock, Frank Ashcroft, Thomas O'Brien, Leo Sprankle, Gerard Bialeck1,Fi Killer Third row: Mary Anna Kelly, Robert Gelwicks, Jean Keefer, Theresa Rybikmky, Fiance: Matthews, Robert Partner Fourth row: Lindora Forney, Lillian Hobbs, l. Josephine Joy, Dolores Topper, Margaret Walter, Mary Jane Scott Missing when picture was taken: John Breth Sophomore table at the Mission Bazaar. Donald Hobbs and Robert Portnarsell guesses. Ukelolo enthusiasts al- ways follow troubadour: Eugene Rosenstoel and Bach sophomore has a special private view about Silas Marner. Mrs. M. Wasilifaky is unused By the varIoty of opinions. V i x '3' j v a 1 4 ,WM carm' Tho spirits 1'08. inlet and V ' According to succesa- H ances on t know they V omorea and ' or freshen to the '. -' brought. f ' weeks am asked all After a I only to be for two -4 Our spi departure a another 3111 ton, Pa. H reached our Christmas I: :18 give and 8 t Dancofh of Under blue September skies in 1952, we set sail sail on our second voyage. Our captain, w1112mm Greco, was ably assisted by First Mate Theodora Rybikawsky and crew unbers-n Virginia Lee Joy, Eugene Rosensteel, Patricia Wivell and Ellen Rocks. Early on our maiden voyage, we realized that the Admiral of our fleet, Sister Sylvia, Uiome Room Teacherl is a dynamo of entlmsiasn who has wonderful, original ideas and who is sympathetic and understanding for all crew members. The passengers were enthusiastic and care- free until we ran into a severe squall heport cardsl. The sun came out shortly, however,and spirits rose as we sailed into a protected inlet and went ashore for the Harvest Hop... According to general coment, it was a great success. If all remember the fancy counten- ances on the decorations, they may like to know they were all hand-nade by artistic soph- omores and any likeness to seniors, Juniors or freshmen was purely coincidental. Adding to the glamour of the dance was the huge noon brought from Waynesboro by Ellen Rocks. A few weeks after Halloween, Ellen breathlessly asked all when she met, Where is 1w moon 7 After a rmnsied seamh by all , it was found only to be deposited on the Lawn where it lay for two days until her father retrieved it. mr spirits were dampened Just a bit by the departure of Donald Webb, who took berth on another ship and is now anchored at Washing- ton, Pa. We sailed again in calm waters and reached our destination when we arrived at Christmas Island. There for the next two weeks we gave and attended parties and dances. The highlight of this vacation was the Christmas Dance. Shortly after resuming our voyage in Jan- uary, we made for port in order to manage the Taneytown skating party. A bus was chartered but the driver went bankrupt while waiting for his check which Frank Bock carried around for a week to the general consternation d'the crew. On January 2, we set sail on another Jour- ney. As land faded into the horizon, we had bad weather for several weeks which was cli- naxed by a typhoon of examinations size...... Smooth sailing again restored, we prepared fcr the Mission Bazaar. All hands were on deck to make this a great success since all profits nede were to be sent tolBolivia. The 'S.S. Sophomore cruised along once more until a hidden reef was encountered. The crew and passengers were divided. Some of them chose Intermediate Algebra while the rest went to the galley mane Economical. Deli- cious aromas floated aft tantalizing the palates of the Iathenaticians, their heads buried deep in logarithms. Hutixv almost arose when to the ears of the struggling calculators, they heard the Head Cook' s voice, tSister Hadeleinel ring out, Eat all the cake you want. After deep study of the Iembers of the crew, the following facts were revealed: Frank Ashcroft's main problem is a sad one. . . . more study periods than s tudies. Another problem we have been trying to solve is Eugene Rosensteel's secret....how does he capture all these lower class fe- male hearts? Theodora Rybikowsky yearns to be a nurse, and her sister Theresa who loves to study, has lately turned her fancy to freshmen at the Mount. The basketde team has acquired a sister duo from us too, Virginia and Mary Jo Joy. Leo Sprankle and Donald Hobbs are said to have the reputation of being em. But lately...we wonder. We've discovered that Bill Greco isn't afraid of Algehra --he can sleep with the book beside him. Per hays this is due to his private tutor, Mike Miller. Bob Gelwicks, Bill, Mike and En- gene are always around when them is any work to be done--besides that all play on the basketball teal. According to hearsay, Bob should be a valuable asset to the team on next year's voyage. From the main saloon, the tender straim of a uke can be heard reminding us of a newly-acquired companion, who accompanies us everywhere. Socn voices are heard sing- ing in various keys Happy Days . Pat Wi- vell has a fantastic way of keeping Sister Sylvia wondering what is so funny in Gen- eral Business class. However, nothing can daunt Jean Keefer when it comes to figur- ing Algebra problems. Lindora Fomey will someday be another Betty Crocker. Jerry Bialecki will soon be a famous orator while Bob Partner is going to going to be another DeVinci. Dolores Topper and Fran- ces Matthews are rather quiet but then John Breth whom everyone knows for his contagi- ous laugh heard from engine room to pilot house could practice the maxim, Little children should be seen and not heard. Margaret Walter will give riding lessens on Molly when we are in drydock during the sumer. Lillian Hobbs loves to dance, holds up the Alto section in Glee Club and can hold the attention of an audience with her drawl. Thomas O'Brien is our great La- tin translator. Win does Mary Anna Kelly want a place on the Taneytown bus? Journa- lism and a Scottish pedigree are Mary Jane Scott's greatest interests in life. A lively crew we may have been butaswe charter our mu, In our compass point to the Port of Desire--Junior Homeroom .uuv- II First row: James Dukehart, Jean Watkins, John Haley, Joan Watkins, John Roddy, Nancy Capuano, Arlene Lingg, Michael Joy, James Wetzel. Second row: Thomas Stoner, Octavia Troxell, Linda Humerick, Doris Ridenour, Geraldine Tapper, Theresa Wenschhof, M. Edith Bailey, Eugene Spronkle, John Firor. Third row: Frank Foster, Nancy Muench, Gay Elder, Mary Patricia Little, Shirley Tepper, Jean Peters, Marie Sand era, Louise Cool, Lois Sanders, Barbara Bowers. Fourth row: David Krietz, Therese Ashcroft, Elizabeth White, Victoria Brenner, Mary Louise Dukehart, Margaret Beaver, Joyce Bohr, Jeanne Sell, Louise Miller, Patricia BrawnerJora Knott, Virginia Topper, Margaret Foster. Missing when picture was taken: Lois Raab and Arthur Blanchard. ?ndevanJgAWfafLZayau; Joyce Behr Sheen. Per: alloy stage . evening to g The Bilhop In from another lore than tn. Jo? and she Deer Diary, June is just around the corner and soon we will be giving a last look around the large, sunny Freshman Homeroom. What memories it holds for us! September found us entering St. Joseph's for the first time. On Orientation Day we numbered four dozen minus two. We were dubbed The Great hell of China' early in September, because no class could break our ranks as we plodded our way along the halls tightly clutching every book we owned. Oh, the mistakes we made: The looks 'l we re- ceived; But soon Sister Leo, our beloved and sympathetic home- room teacher advised us to march two abreast instead of single file Ionentum was apparent at once. We soon learned that our class had an epidemic. No, not a . :se... we had an epidemic of families: the Duke- harts, the Fosters, the Sanders and theWat- kins--a11 from the same families and three tivee named Topper. Ah I h Barbara Bowers mgiven bare faithfully fulfilled .z; '1, unfamiliar names. A 6 cricis arose when Mary lhsr Lou Dukehart was found to be Mary Lou Dewcart The problem was solved. arbara was given a typed list of names. alley stage door in the cool of an autumn from another door not i, charge of checking at- glilai tendence cards, and Huh $ Ihh rHi this duty, althougacon- i$il3i x fronted with dozens of h Joyce Behr was the star reporter onBishop Sheen. Persistent Joyce: She stood at an evening to get Bishop Sheen's autograph. The Bishop had emerged more than twenty feet from Joyce and she missed hinu dines Wetzel spent the first few months with his leg in a cast. As he pro- pelled himself on crutches, j he was followed by his ever- raithful valet, David Kreitz. Class elections were held with the follow- ing results: John Roddy was chosen as our president; Nancy Capuano $ became our vice-pesident; if to act as secretary, we elected Arthur Blanchard while Joan Watkins was delegated to take careof our funds. With John Haley as leader and Jean Watkins, follower, we felt we had made a good choice. Prior to this Arthur Blanchard was nxade leader because of his proximity to the be- ginning of the alphabet. Armed with a paper full of directions guaranteed to carry him successfully from Monday to Friday, he brave- ly set forth, leading our class to differ- ent periods. But Arthur was unfamiliar with his surroundings. His arms were loaded.with books. It was difficult to keep the direc- tions in constant view. Result? Why, the dozen less two - often found themselves fil;ng , into an already occupied I i classroom. r Petrified was no word to describe our reaction to the announcement of the Freshmen e come . We felt fure that the innocent word 'wel- come' had a sinister and hidden meaning.We were sure that the day of doom was upon us. However, only good things were planned for us. We will always look back with grathnde to the heavenly play which the Seniors gave for us. We were welcomed into a scho- lastic paradise. At last we felt we were an integral part of the sci ol, a11d that everyone in it was our friend. Best of all we felt that we were once, a unified class with proper class spirit. We are the Class of '56. Junior and Senior Religion 1nstructors--Deacons Mr.llDJan Sister Mary, Principal, discusses a Sophomore Elman, Mr. Dominic Mammarella, project with Mary Anna Kelly and Donald HObbB- and Mr. Thomas Schaefer. Mr. Joseph Leary was absent when picture was taken. W Although maintaining discipline is one of its essential duties, the Student Government has man- aged to enlarge its sphere of activity in building up school spirit in different ways. In the upper left are the class officers who compose the functioning body of the Student Government. At the right are the leaders and followers of the various classes uho are 3130 members of the Student Government. THE CHRISTMAS STORY 1! CAROL AID GOSPEL with at the piano. The Glee Club Christmas Concert Father Shaun, Director, cacies of the intri- Miss Cole Gama, teaches cast Rev. David W; Shaun. Director, in the center. 9mm SENIOR CLASS INITIATE FRESHMEN into portals of St. Joseph's. QUEEN OF HEARTS, a Mother Seton play- lot, presented by Junior Class. ST. PATRICK'S DI! REVUE--Iriah Lilt, Bridget O'Flznn, and Peggz O'Neill. Eugene Sprenkle at the piano. WQWW I 9 I ., - . . A , Scene from BOlB-PROOF, a C.S.l 0. WW W x Playlot. W , . ' . , 3 Tho Freshen add SQUARE-PEGS to the year's list of successful activities. ; WWW, W x, V WW FRESMAN Jean Peters delves into the Fish Pond for little Stephie, a D.P. from Germany who attends Saint Euphemia's School. Arlene Lingg awaits customers for tbs MORE GUESSESuEllon Rocks holds the puppy whose name was guessed by Rev. Char- les Stouter, C.M. ; ; 3???? szaxz WVA V Au NXX; ; M , 62A SENIORSuDilsplqing their culinary art. SOPHmORES-Guessing the capacity of a piggy bank. JUNIORS--Angela Rocks and Dorothy Topper supervise the ring-throwera. S.J.H.S. Santa Clauses, Mary Klein, Esther Sprankle and Edward Ashcroft pack Christmas Toys for the Panamiln children. SPARE N0 PAIRS was the slogan of the Cru- uders when they re- ceived an urgent letter from Panama asking for Christmas toys for or- phan children. Every- one began a search hr plqthingsu-new and slightly used . Socn presents were cleaned, landed, stacked highin the Mission Room ready to be sent abroad in good time for Christ- ms. Saranm Miller as Sister Ber- nadine in the 6340 play I'Bomb- PPOOfo' A playlet emphasising sacrifice was given at the regional C.S.H.C. Meeting held at Saint Joseph's High School. Highlighting the Mission Bazaar were the King and Queen. Votes ran high at a penny a piecevhich contributed x . , . , . mm to the mug '1'mn3' Dorotlv Omdorff and Jerry Joy are crowned Queen and King of Hearts at the Valont inc Dance by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Baker. Senior artists and urtiaans prepare props for Operetta under Sister Hadoloino's guidance. KEEP THAT POSE--Charles Baker at the camera. Reserved seats .at noontime; Thomas Stoner, James Wetzel and John Haley learning a useful art. Always on htnd whoa nudodu our ever-faithful Mr. Dunbar Enthusiastic Freshmen busily working on Irish costlmoszheateM Lind: Hum- erick, Marie Sanders, llaryE. Bailey, Utandiny Jeanne Sell, L013 Raab,V1c- tori: Brenner, Joan Waiting, Shirley Top- per, Therese Ashcroft, Barbara Bowers, Joyce Bohr and Elizabeth White. One of Hotel ' Dorothy Ridenour '1 Sarah Churchi P' ROWIO, gu d0? 1' Luncheon. W 1:1 for the Trailwe 3 bus. At Houck'e store before New York-bound on the a1 11; y leaving for Baltimore. B a: O. On March 11, eleven representatives of the LILIUM staff left Enmiteburg to attend the Columbia Scholastic Pres 3 Conference in New York City. Chreteff members attended lectures at Columbia University given by experts in year- book techniques. They also examined dozens of Yearbooks from schools all over America as high standard books. The high point of the confer- ence was a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria, where our delegates heard an inspiring address given by General Car- 10: Ramulo and when they ad- mired the charming but silent guest of honor, Sarah Churchill. As the pictures testify, our representatives enjoyed New York and its many activities every moment they were not busy with conference activi- tioae One of our suite: at the Hotel Windsor. Dorothy Orndorff and Ann Ridenour in Central Park Sarah Churchill and General Carlos P. Romulo, guests of honor at Wal- dorf Luncheon. Luncheon at the Waldorf. ggev'w IMMIE E WMVW' MAW eta. mmmyaxwm Peaceck Alley 1n the Waldorf Enpire State, New York City Astoria, New York :::: .::: T . ..: . .. . ....h . : BASKET ? killer Joy, Kretz Rober Gi bars Yes to vi- the be fact, 1 great . season dominan 5179 tr1 Dominic G. Greco BASKETBALL SQUAD: Grout r010 Thomas O'Brien, Floyd Miller, Thomas Stoner, Ehgene Rosensteel, Michael Joy, Frank Bock; eback tore Frank Ashcroft, Robert Kretz, Edward O'Brien, Gerald Joy, William Greco, Robert Gelwicks and Edward Ashcroft. Give a cheer, shout and scream for the mem- bers of our team..... Yes, this is the way we cheered our boys on to victory. Though we didn't win all the games, the boys never failed in good sportsmnship. In fact, Coach Dillon commended the boys for their great perseverance and enthusiasm. The sports season closed with roaring cheers for the pre- dominant feature of the eeason--the two deci- sive triumphs over Emmitsburg High. Edward Ashcroft in action. MAKE THAT BASKET Robert Kretz. John J. Dillon, Jr. VARSITY TEAM: Jerry Joy, Frank Ashcroft, Edward O'Brien, Edward Ashcroft, and Robert Kretz. Ahand tussle between L , , L ,. I . ' 1 Dorothy Topper, Dorothy a w W '1 , . . ., . ornaorrr and 3mm. I O M M W'G' The 1953 season ended with four VARSITEERS included: Uront r010 Mary Lou Dukohart. viczzr1;;2nge:::di;:0;:;;on'r:0;- largaret Partner, Dorothy Orndorff, Rmore Fitz, Vic- 1:92:19; the 11.1. for their 361m- toria Brenner; Unack row Ellen Rocks, Virginia Joy, did enthusiism and team work Theodora Rybikowsky, Jean Watkins, Shirley Topper, The guards on ocially 6 arm; Arline Lingg, Mary J. Joy, Joan Watkins, Gay Elder, f.ggai oh; 99' ' f 0 dc Christine Timmennan and Dorothy Topper. WWII again???hom, Q3311. Christine Timormhn 3'54, was the season's high scorer with Joan Watkins '56 close behind. ?gicirtgnAgvex-V 31m en . IOICES RING OUT-- We've got a. school, n've got a toan...... CHEERIEADERSuHargaret Rocks, Angela Rocks, Margaret Kane, Geraldine White, Saranna Miller and Josephine Sell urge the spectators to cane forth with rous- ing cheers. g. g! 1F '3 Pep rallies and games were brightened by the sextet 111 Kelly green and white who whirled, leaped and cheered the teams with ear-piercing yells. The infectious mthusian - P , of our cheerleaders constantly spurred the players to try 00 and try again. Both teams wish to express their gratituch kg: to tin spirited crew who cheered them through success and failure . PW- 7mm 14W The P.T.A. is an integrate part of all S.J.H.S. activities. During the brief years of its existence, this group has made athletics pos- sible. The members have installed showers for both boys and girls. They have landscaped the gran nda of the school--and above all they have been faithml chaperones at dances and on class trips. Their latest project, drapes for the au- ditorium, will soon be completed, thus improving acoustics and light- ing in our much-used assembly roan. OFFICERS OF THE P.T.A. : Ir. J. Duke- ; ,, hart, Vioe-Preaident; Mrs. G. Baker, 4v , t ' ; , Treasurer; Mrs. D. Stoner. Secretary, ' Mr. Dominic Greco, President Mrs. Claude O'Toole,Cl'a1rman COLLECTING TICKETS: At his of Card Party. post is Mr. Earl Gelwicks. y . A w Xxx In the fall of 1949, St. Jos- eph's Alumni Association was or- ganized under the direction of Guy Baker, Jr.; members repro- sonted several counties of two states. Ever conscious of their Alma later, the mmbers have been the donors of nm' useful gifts such as many issues of the m- erican Annals ; plastic shower curtains and lately a set 0 f the World Book Encyclopedias. Each you; members of the grad- uating class are initiated into the Association at the Alumni Banquet, thus booming perpetu- ally associated with S.J.H.S. , Jordan, Patri- cia Lingg, lichnol ,fBoyle, George Grooo, Barbtra Rosonatool, Loretta Boyle. Seated: Guy Bhkor, Pros. r Compliments of PARENT-TEAC HER ASSOCI ATI 0N Saint Joseph's High School Emit sburg , Maryland Compliments of ALUMNI Saint Joseph's High School Emitsburg , Maryland SAINT ANDHEW'S CHURJH WAYNESBORO PENNSYLVANIA Rev. Cyril J. Allwein, Pastor Compliments of FAIRFIELD SHOE COMPANY Fairfield, Penn sylvania EHO' Comlill PH 3rd 8: Pot SP1 Your 1: Frank De Faro STUIENT COUNCIL MT. ST. MARI'S COLLEGE Franeis Boadly Edmund Koran Harry McPartland Thomas Cumin Paul Mullen Thomas Dreher John Lyons Denis Mitchell Jams La Pasta Daniel Pagan Francis Nature James M. O 'Neill Compliments of HENRI 'S BAKER! Shippensburg , Pa . J. Laurence Orendorff Distributor of GLADE VALLEY Bread, Rolls and Cakes Phone 15 Emmitsburg, Md. 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