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

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Margaret Ringwood presents roses to Our Lady ' symbolizing the Aves of her rosary. Seniors Receive Rings in Special Ceremony, The auditorium was filled with a happy crowd --happy, not for themselves but for the Seniors who were to step forward to receive the official school :ring of the Academy of the Holy Names. Their joy could in no way compare with the feeling in the heart of every Senior. This evening marked the culmination of many years of eager anticipation. Also, itwas the beginning of a new life for every member of the Class of 1958. The Sophomore Class formed a very impres- sive Rose Bower through which the Seniors walked. This was the beginning of what we hope willbe alasting tradition. Earlier in the evening, the freshmen had presented little corsages to each oftheir Senior Sisters. Everything was a reflec- tion of the wonderful A.H.N. Spirit and gave our parents a .true feeling of pride in having their daughter a Holy Names girl. From this day forth as the Seniors wear the gold ring inscribed Semper Fidelis, each one must do all she can to defend God, Church, Country, Family and the Academy. The Lily and the Cross which are present on the crest are symbolic of the Faith and Purity of every Holy Names girl. This evening was one of the very first events to take place in our new Academy and it will be remembered by all of us as a highlight of our Senior Year. ABOVE RIGHT: Alicia Millard receives her ring from Father Edgar as Janice Probst watches. RIGHT: Sanda Walker and Mary Lib Chelius lead procession of juniors and- seniors between rows of sophomores. Sodalisis Honor Mary, in Living Rosary Holy Names has been establishing traditions during the years. Now the high school students have the privilege of continuing these customs at their new home in Bethlehem. Fittingly, their first opportunity to do so came on October 13 when they paid homage to Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Rosary. The Senior Class, carrying yellow lights, formed the Crucifix, and the Sophornores also carrying yellow lights formed the medal. The Hail Marysg and our Fathers were made up of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, some carrying red roses and others red, blue and green lights. A rose was offered for each Hail,Mary and those present recited the Rosary aloud for peace in our country and in other lands. A verse of the Lourdes Hymn was sung after each decade. The entire student body wore blue uniforms with white gloves and carried Rosary beads. After the procession and Rosary everyone went to the auditorium for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The ceremony concluded with the hymn, Hail To Our Queen. an appropriate ending for this solemn ceremony. h 22 'f

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BABY SITTING by Lois Prouiy Picture ablonde curly head, blue eyes, and dimpled cheeks. What do you have ? It's hard to explain. To his mother is an angel. To you, the sitter, he is a bar to concentration on the stroll, and a laughing hyena when homework essential. Really though, when you see the little darling in bed, all is explained for you. He is an angel--only human with human child's faults--who will someday grow up to be a Casanova in his own right. , You, as his temporary parent, think of what he 'll be like in future years. If you do this, you will not be tempted to ell Mommie on him, but will see him as a priest, a business man, or an entertainer, or perhaps a teen like your- lf, to go through fads and parental disgust, and maybe even babysitting. Mr. MORDUE PLAYS SANTA by Mary Keaveney Mr. Mordue 's lip twitched as he spoke to the sea of faces before him. The boys must be realistic, down to earth. I will not tolerate sentimentality. There is no Santa Claus, no Easter nny, and no good elf to bring a dime when they lose one of their cavity ridden teeth. Truth is essential. Truth and ld facts. No one contradicted him and no one dared. He was the headmaster and great grandmother Mordue was paying the lls for the orphanage. Mordue rose heavily, quite satisfied with himself, and left the cold room which typified him. As he walked down e hall a small lame figure approached him. It was Timmy Delaney. His father was of no account, his mother, too sy to be bothered with the crippled boy who was her son. The boy spoke, Sir, Mister Mordue, I found a present under the tree. lt had my name on it, my own name. Sir, ister Mordue, did Mommy or Daddy sent it? I know they did. They love me and it's Christmas. All mommys and ddys who love their children send them presents. They did send it, didn 't they? It was more of a plea than a question. Mordue looked into the tear stained face. Boy, I will not tolerate senti- entality. Stop that infernal crying. His mind could grasp only one word, 'truth.' He glanced around. No one was sight. No one would know if he told a lie. His voice faltered. He couldn't do it. Well, boy, if you must know, e present was from the local fire department. As he sat in his office later, he could not help seeing the boy as he sobbed and tried to run down the hall. Mordue ned on the intercom. I-le spoke sharply, Grace, call Macy's. Have them send up a cowboy hat and guns, some oks and candy to the Delaney boy. Have them sign the card, 'With love, Mommy and Daddy.' Oh! Grace, if you y one word to anyone, you are fired. AIMS OF AHNers by Mary Lib Chelius ear Students, An aimor a goal in life is thought about by everyone at one time or another. When we were young, we were quite re we would be nothing less than movie stars or famous heroines. But our bubble burst just as soon as we began look- g at things with a truer vision. Then we tried to discover what we really wanted to be. Most of us soon found out here our talents would lead us. Then we sat back and expected miracles to happen just by blinking our eyes. This l took place in our freshman or sophomore year when our dream seemed so far away. Why start so early to prepare r the future ? After all, we argued, we have loads of time, so why get seribus now? The two remaining years spedby so fast that graduation was upon us before we realized it. We smiled as we received diplomas, but we were weeping inside because now it was too late to realize that each and every day's work and mework counted a million times more than we had anticipated. Take it from me students, each day spent doing small daily tasks, fulfilling each assignment faithfully will build r you a solid foundation which will make a stepping stone for your future aspirations. Yours truly, A 1945 Graduate REVIVAL AFTER THE STORM by Susan Maron Have you ever watched a street come to life immediately after a storm? Silent and deserted a few minutes before, 'is suddenly reoccupied by all who have been forced to take hurried shelter. First come a few stray cats. Where they ve been during the downpour nobody seems to know, but they now parade disdainfully into the open, skirting puddles dsniffingthe air in a suspicious manner. An earsplitting scream announces the arrival of a dozen children who race t of their homes like prisoners released from temporary confinement. They tumble into the nearest puddles where ey splash contentedly until warning threats from various upstairs windows force them to dry land. By this time a few usewives have ventured out on a postponed shopping tour. They squint suspiciously at the sky and argue with them- lves about taking umbrellas. Finally the birds swoop cautiously down and drink greedily from their private reservoirs, lthe while keeping a wary eye cocked for their feline enemies. Gradually the street assumes its usual busy appear- ce as if no storm had ever interfered with its familiar routine. 21

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The annual Alumnae Tea and Fashion Show took N Enjoying an intermission between dances are from LEFT to RIGHT: E. Roche, P. Connelly, J. Salarnida, and J. McCarthy. Alumnae Enioy Tea and Fashion Show place on Saturday afternoon, November 'the twenty- eighth, at the Academy of the Holy Names High School. At the fashion show sponsored by Town and Tweed .and Little Folks' Shop,the Alumnae and their children acted as models. Background music was provided by Joanne Broderick and Janet Walton. Following the fashion show,tea was served. Sev- eral alumnae poured while seniors acted as waitresses. ' Attendance at this year's event broke all records. Perhaps the new school was the attraction. In any case, comments heard afterward indicate that the afternoon was enjoyed by all. Sodality Sponsors November Dance Each fall, preparations for the Sodality Dance create an air of happy expectation in the halls of A,H.N. This year was more exciting than ever before. Perhaps it was because we were older or because we had our beautiful new school to show off. Every day, as the date of the dance drew closer, the halls echoed with: Let's all go together! Fourteen in one car? Did you really ask him? proving how really silly supposedly sophisticated girls can be. The night of November l5finally arrived and the sen- iors uncrossed their fingers as their out -of -town dates made it home on time. ,From 8:30 to 11:30 we danced to Earnie Matelitz' band, and drank the delicious punch made by the juniors. At 11:30 , the closing hour of the dance, a new tradition was begun. Instead of playing Goodnight Sweetheart or something similar to end the dance, the band played one of our favorite hymns, Hail to our Queen. This was very appropriate since our dance is sponsored by the Sodality whose motto is To Jesus Through Mary. BELOW LEFT: Tripping the light fantastic are: Bob Horan,MaureenFox,Cathywaldbillig, Keith Willis, Ted ' Simpson,and Ann Manning. BELOW: Enjoying the deli- cious cakes and punch we find Connie Haczynski , Bud Call, Steve Krause , Mary Ellen Rancourt, and Mary Lib Chelius. 23