Academy of the Holy Names - JM Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Wagon Wheel Whirl -c . a ll ' f' me-:fi 5, E by Rosemary Cummins Swing your partner, do si do! The gym completely lost its athletic appearance as it was transformed into a rustic barn so that a hundred Holy Names Hayseeds and their escorts could dance in an atmosphere which lent itself to square dancing. The oc- casion was our Sodality dance, on November 6, 1955. Although square dancing was the order of the day, there were several round dances as well, in- cluding a very effective mixer. The atmosphere was made espe- cially authentic by the artistic abilities of our Juniors and Seniors. At one end a clever scene portrayed ahayride, with a jolly farmer driving a drowsy horse. Indirect lighting seemed to cast a moon-glow over the whole scene. The gym windows were decorated on a competitive scale, and many of us worked diligently-creating original ideas, collecting materials, and finally setting up the finished display. That night we waited tensely as the win- if Lorraine Harding, Edward Madigan, Barry Manning, Patty Fisher, Mary Margaret Riccardi and William Devane take time out to pose fora picture while others take a pause that refreshes at Wagon Wheel Inn. ,se ' il ners were announced. The lucky girls were Su-san Phil- lips and Pat Rooney, both Juniors. Their window showed a little girl, re- presenting a Holy Names Junior, star- ing pensively at a Harvest Moon, pre- sumably dreaming about the forth- coming Sodality dance. After much strenuous dancing, naturally we were hungry and thirsty, so we made our way to the cafeteria. There, with the able assistance of sev- eral very willing hostesses, we helped ourselves to sherbet punch and sev- eral varieties of cookies. This brief intermission afforded an opportunity to relax and chat with friends. Thus fortified, we returned gaily to the gym, to dance until we got tired and hungry again Qwhich didn't take longj. After the last swing had been swung, the happy hayseeds danced off to var- ious places of entertainment, having proved once again that you can take the girl out of the square dance but you can't take the square dance out of the girl.

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A Door Opens to Juniors by Maureen Wydrakowski This year's array of events be- ganwhen the under upper classmen , the Juniors, came into their own on the first of November, 1955. Amid dwarfs and flowers they received their cherished keys. The unique theme, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , held its own under Helen Healy and Pat Kearney, co- chairmen. The glamorization of the cafeteria was kept a secret until Sen- ior sisters escorted Junior sisters in- to the candlelit dining room. The tables were adorned with centerpieces of lovely fall flowers sprinkled with star- dust and bedecked with the images of the seven dwarfs. Entertainment was provided by Louise Krasevic, whose versatility in the dancing field amazed all present. Senior Misses, Peggy Cavanaugh and Pat Kearney, each favored us with their soprano voices rendering the tunes, Italian Street Song and One Little Candle . A newcomer to the Junior Class, Lorraine Harding, gave her arrangement of Desert Song . Frances Saunders did an exceed- ingly fine job as toast-mistress . Her quips and sprightly voice were an added attraction to the introductions . Father Edgar's words made an impression upon all and truly made us see that the motto, Semper Fidelis , engraved upon the beloved keys, is there to remind us of the end we are all striving to attain, to always be faithful . As the candles burned low and the hands on the clock neared nine, Jun- iors and Seniors alike made their way homeward. Juniors, proudly display- ing their pink carnation key corsages, the symbol of their acceptance in the realm of upper classmen, now entered another door to exciting wonderful e- vents in the Academy. V Y J? J at ' J-I , 2 Seniors,Ioan Harris,Anne Mary Coyle and 1 Q Y Geraldine Hauber pin corsages on Junior - p 4 1 sisters, Margaret Halpin and MaryTheresa 'R W J s 'e l Higgins. y ' A' J X. if i in 5 ' 1 1 i X , 'ifaafaf '2 ,393 ,5 U , , .,,,s':, -. 21.4 4 .4 Patricia Sabatino, Mary Anne Britt, Mau- reen Dine1ey,Judith Day and Mary Turner exchange greetings before the party be- gins.

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Ring Symbolizes Our Pledge Anne Sheila Bayly joyfully receives her ring while Father Edgar Holden, O.F. M., Conv., assisted by Marcia Rapp and Mary Alice Conners, gives his bless- ing. by Maureen Wydrakowski Withthis ring, l pledge my loyalty to, l give my love to and l place my trust in, my beloved Alma Mater-Holy Names. This thought ofallegiance was unspokenbut present in the hearts of every A.H.N. Senior on the night of November 16, when each received her band, of gold encrested with the in- signia andthe motto Semper Fidelis. The loyalty is shown in the glow which radiates from their eyes as they cascade down the aisles in white organdy and pink satin. Loyalty-fi- delity to an A.H.N.er plays the most important. part in daily activity. ln accordance with this virtue, for such it is, on this night of nights the word loyalty and its meaning takes form in the hearts of all. Love and charity also play a part in our school drama. This charity and love are evident in the smiles of warmth and confidence given out to friends, teachers and parents by all seniors just before the curtain is called on this act in which we receive the cherished symbol of accomplish- ment -- our school ring. In our A.H.N. we have most ' defi- nitely placed our trust. Now we fully realize that A.H.N. was placing her trust in us hoping that in carrying her symbol with us through the years, we would give her assurance that we are worthy of that trust. And so the rings were given, and received with ready thanks, from Father Edgar Holden, our chaplain. Father gave'an inspiring talk on rings --their origin and their meaning. Rosemary Cummins, Senior class president, expressed our sentiments of gratitude very graciously in a beau- tiful speech directed to all those who had made this night possible. To all those who had given us the opportunity to be here on this night to receive A.H.N.'s symbol of loyalty, love and trust we said, Thank you. Rewards Cf Charity by Margaret Halpin OnArmistice Day the juniors took children from St. Cather-ine's Infant Home out for the day, first to watch the parade, then downtown for lunch. This was quite exciting for them, since it was the first parade for many of them. lt was particularly a special day for Kelly, who was experiencing his first outing. Kelly is five years old, and a polio victim, and therefore isn't as fortunate as the others when it comes time to going places. The light in Kelly's eyes reflected the joy in the Juniors' hearts.