St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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VITAMINS FCP VICTQRV Laughter filled the room, the conversation vvas light and animated, the august seniors had be- come as freshmen again. lhey found their places at the table and were serious only long enough to voice their appreciation to God for the abund- ance of good food before them. Each one was filled with the lightness of mood created by the gaily decorated table. The flags of victory waving from blue and gold favors spurred them on, food disappeared as fast as zealous hands could replenish it. Delighted with the attrac- tive corsages provided for them, the girls pinned them on with enthusiasm and could not be in- fluenced to remove them. Discussions of what each senior vvas to do alter school were mixed with frequent commentations on the tasty food. Father l-loran, our guest of honor, mingled vvith the crowd and added the stimulating note of dignity that the occasion required. When the meal vvas over and grace said, the smiling guests departed. It may be said, that a good time was had by all. P. S. We did the dishes. 39-

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FAITI-I IN X-XCTICDN lnto the morning stillness of the chapel filed tvventy-nine bright-eyed and eager seniors. Laughter and chatter, characteristic of all youth, ceased at the door ofthe hushed sanctuary, and it was solemn and sedate young men and vvom- en, not children, who entered. The impressive- ness of the ceremony about to be performed seemed to overwhelm each senior, and there vvas a certain unity of prayer in all of their hearts. Qurhmost Reverend Father l'loran ascended the steps of the flovver-decked altar, and vvith the utterance of the Kyrie eleisonn soft music pealed forth from the organ. Not ten, not tvventy, but tvventy-nine voices, joined the or- gan in song. perhaps the singing was not beau- tiful in quality or tone, perhaps it did not re- semble a choir of angels, but there vvas beauty in the emotion that it expressesd, Before they realized it, the communion bells had rung, and the seniors Filed to the rail to receive our Blessed Savior in l'loly Communion. Back in their seats a nevv feeling of joy and sorrow vvas felt in the heart of each senior, although like all young sophisticates, they would have denied any such emotion. At the close of the solemn rite our pastor turned to his congregation. The message he delivered was a simple but an important one. l-le strove to mal4e each senior realize how empty and futile a life is without God. Qur religion is the dearest possession we can ever have, he reminded the men and vvomen of to- morrow, and he closed by congratulating them on their religious education. It vvas with pride and joy that the class of '42 left the convent chapel.

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QUEEN or PEACE, PRAY For us 0 Mary conceived without sinn .. , a hun- dred voices were solemnly raised in song . . . the church rafters echoed ...' 'pray for us who have recourse to Thee' '... a hundred voices pleaded tenderly to Mary . . , the wonderful Mother ol the perfect Son . . . to help them through life. Slowly, as the voices stopped, the queen arose and lcnelt before Gm Lady while her attendants gathered roses and laid them at the loot ol the altar. Q Mary, we crown Thee with roses today, Gently the crown was placed on Mary,s head . . . HQueen ol the Angels, Queen ol the Mayf, With grace and ease the queen walked back and resumed her place. Then it was over. lt was lilce a battle won, Mary was the victor . . . She captured us and held us prisoners with her love and devotion, but somehow we lcnew it wasnlt over. , .Mary would always be victorious. She would always lead her army and capture hearts. The procession lelt the church . . . the altar boys First, then the girls in white, the attendants lovely in pastel shades and last, the aueen in bridal array. They marched to Mary's music and sang Mary,s songs . . . their hearts beating loyalty to her. Mary still leads . . . still tights for souls that cry to her lor mercy. She is our Queen ol Peace . . she reigns eternally. Left to rightAMary Alice Keenan, Katherine Madden, Rita Long CQueenD, Mary O'Connor, Shirley Young Mary Shirley, Jane Reagan, Betty Mastin, Clara Casey, Kathleen Ackerman, Evelyn Long