St Marys High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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SCDPHOMORES Standing: E. Innes, R. Phillips, R. Galvin First row: W. Fuller, J. Hughes, G. Hughes, G. Gerrard, M. Paddock, M. Slocum Second row: L. Cordory, V. Burns, G. Natoli, M. Mcfxulitf, P. Quinn, M. Sweetland Third row: J. Gould, K. Fergeson, W. Hill, H. Morris, M. Keenan, M. Fahey Opt-TOMORP' -- As defined by Webster -- one in second year ol high school-- conceited -- loolishlll This is not true ol the present Sophomores who have always been consid- ered an earnest and studious class. These Sophomores graduated lrom the grammar grades into high school in September, 1935. With this the First goal was accomplished. Caught up in the whirl ol high school activities, they lound little time lor play. They were absorbed in the mysteries ol l.atin and science. During this year the earnest pupils were the brunt ol many ioltes because they were Freshmen, but they did not mind this. Some day they would be Sophomores and Juniors and could have their turn at teasing the HFreshies . With its worlc and play, ioys and sorrows, the Freshman year was soon a pleasant memory al- ways to be remembered as a happy school year. The long, diFlicult exams were Finally passed What a reliell Soon September lound them Sophomores and proud ol the Fact. For the Sophomores, this year has passed swiltly. June is almost upon them. They are trying their best to be a credit to St. Mary's, instead ol the loolish, conceited creatures Webster describes them. I pa ge twenty-th ree l

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JUNIORS Standing: W. West, M. O'Neil, M. O'Donnell, M. O'Leary, R. Reynolds, F. Snyder First Row: B. McDermott, A. Phillips, N. Cross, R. Coombs, M, Sheridan, M. Vormwald, F. Kiely Second Row: D. Kiley, L. Burns, L. Fahey, B. Ryan, C. Adessa, L. Clark, J. O'Leary, J. Ludwig l was September, 1936, that our class lelt on tlwe liiglw tide ol tlie tentlw grade and launclied lortlw to explore tlie Junior land. llie wind ol application to studies was Filling our spreading sails and seemed to promise a pleasant voyage. A lew lwundred yards from tlie land ol departure lay a wavy line ol interclass debates and atlw- letics. For a time tlwe sun-gilt liills ol social activity were distinctly visible, but tliose peaks gradually disappeared until notliing remained on tlwe liorizon but tlwe dreary expanse ol mid-year examinations. ll we were somewlwat disconsolate at tlwe slack ol the tide, we were encouraged by our ex- travagant anticipation ol our Junior prom. We put out lurtlwer to sea and made investigations in mathematics and science, and navigation continued in tlie waters ol Journalism witli our class paper, Hllwe Question Markn. llie streak ol joy across tlwe skyline gleamed in tlwe mid-day ol tlwis semester witlw its bannered pageantry ol oratorical contest and original playlets, written in patterns wlwicli brouglwt keen deliglit and mirtli. llwe slwip steams on, and in tlwe Maytime we clear tlwe deck lor our long anticipated Junior prom, made festive witln a Mardi gras atmosplwere. Sliip Alwoyl Seniors--and lwappiness to you in sailing lilels bounding mainl I page twenty-twol

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FRESI-IMEN Standing: M. Stovell, E. Natoli, R. Anderson, R. Kennedy, J. Allen, F. Mullen, J. l-laslcell, M. Linehan' R. Riley, l.. Foote, D. Johnson, R. Cross First Table: B. Steimer, R. West, M. Markham, P. Vormwalcl, F. Kelley Second Table: D. McNeil, E. l-lughes, M. McDermott, A. Valerio, l. Randall, E. O'Neil, A. Giam- michele, D. Allen Third Table: L. Michaud, W. Dwyer, B. Mullenieux, A. Evangelista, J. Stack an one ever forget his entrance into high school? l-lardlyl--so we were no excep- tion. Chills ran up and down our baclcbones as vve viewed theiuncertain iuture with qualms and misgivings. We were very proud ol the lact that we were the First class to become Freshmen alter nine years in St. Maryls Cl course, we elected olticers in September: l.eo Foote, President, Lau- rence Michaud, Vice President, Robert Kennedy, Secretary, and William Dwyer, Treasurer, but-- in December we brought impeachment proceedings against two ol them fthe Rresident and Treas- urerl--Justice triumphed, our worthy Rresident and Treasurer did not leave ollice. Then--lilce a bolt lrom the blue--mid-year tests were upon usl We struggled--and conquered- and they were lelt safely behindl Deo Gratiasl ln February we demonstrated our scholastic ability by defeating the Sophomores in a debate on the question ol Child Labor . To those talented orators, Laurence Michaud, Margaret Stoyell, and Angelina Giammichele, we pay tribute. We also pay tribute to Mimi and her companions fthe white rats,D brought by members ol this class, to the Science Department. And now--leaving our Freshmen days behind us--we must advance in age and wisdom. ll all our high school years pass as pleasantly as this one, we shall, indeed, have our share oi happiness. I page twenty-four l