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

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-5' CATHERINE NOREEN LANIGAN Kay with her laughing brown eyes, dancing feet, and sparkling personality, is one of the most ener- getic senior girls. The oldest of five Lanigans, she portrays the role of junior mother to her four younger sisters. Kay has been the class of '53,s con- tribution to the cheerleading squad for the past four years. For six weeks Kay was the abused, misunder- stood, and bewildered eighteen year old girl-Ann Gilbreth fsenior playj. Kay pictures herself as a woman in white, soothing the feverish brow of some famous football captain. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Per Annos 2, 3, 4g Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, Class Treasurer lg Dramatics 3, 4. GEORGE EDWIN DOLAN Since our basketball team was in dire need of height, We imported all six feet three inches of George Dolan from Archbishop Stepinac High School in New York City. George proved talented in many other fields, for he is a precise mathema- tician as well as an outstanding scientist. George's knowledge exceeds the boundaries of the class room in as much as he is a first-class mechanic. He has doctored the Green Ghost Q his carl many a time with surprising results. George will enter the school of engineering at Notre Dame when he finishes his studies at St. lVlary,s. Football 4, Basketball 4g Per Annos Staff 4, Dra- matics 4. E171

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ROBERT ARTHUR DEXTER Robbie, our football and basketball hero, is St. lVlary,s contribution to the athletic world. His out- standing deeds on the gridiron and the court have won him the respect of his friends and foes. Foot- ball and basketball are not Rob,s only gifts, for his humorous quips have cooled many a warm temper and relaxed many a tense situation. A lover of poetry, Rob has mastered such gems as L'Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat .... The theater, too, seems to hold an attraction for Robbie as he brilliantly portrayed the diilicult part of J oe Scales, the cheerleader, in our senior play. Football l , 2, 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Sodality l, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sci- ence Club l, Class Treasurer 4. I ALICE MARY KEENAN Affectionately called '6Red,', she is a quiet incon- spicuous person who by her very silence makes her- self known. Though an only child, her willingness and dependability in performing classroom and sodality activities have shown that she is far from spoiled. As Jackie in the senior presentation of HCheaper By the Dozenv, she demonstrated her re- markable ability to multiply two digit numbers in her head. Working at VV. T. Grant's after school has satisfied Alicels desire to meet new people, and this interest points naturally to her future career- nursing. Sodality l, 2, 3, 4, Clee Club l, 2, 3, Science Club 1, Dramatics 4, Per Annos 4. E161

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WILLIAM EDWARD DOWD Bill is a tall, thin youth whose achievements range from biology to basketball. Bill's quiet personality makes him very popular with his fellow students. His lanky frame and accurate eye combine to make him a coach's delight. During his years at St. lVIary's, Bill has not been fond of mathematics, yet, his amazing mind for facts and figures has made him an authority on the batting average of any major leaguer or the score of any professional bas- ketball game. Furthermore, the touch of his pen can recreate every play and every exciting moment of any sports event. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Science Club 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Per Annos 4, Dramatics 4 VITTORIA MARY MASTERPAUL A vivacious smile, dark, mysterious eyes and gleaming black hair, are the trademarks of Vicki, friend to all. In spite of the many claims on Vicki's attention, she always finds time 'to help those who ask for aid. She willingly works on com- mittees, plans social events, explains something not quite understood. Her chief attributes are her cheer- ful smile and musical voice, which are often sooth- ing balm for ruffled tempers. A future angel of mercy, Vick spends her leisure time working at the hospital, preparing herself for her chosen career. Science Club lg Cheerleader 1, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 4, Per Annos 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 4. I131