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

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SCAOOI What a wonderful day to return to schooll The day was September eighth, the feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother who is so much a part of our lives at Holy Names. The sky was clear, the sun warm, and the trees just beginning to brighten with autumn color. Mixed emotions were ours that day -the regret that summer's freedom was so soon over, the joy of seeing friends and teachers once again, and the eagerness to explore our new studies. As we approached a new school term we reflected on the year to come -the com- panionship, intellectual pursuits, social events, and special occasions that are all a part of Holy Names-and our hearts were filled with gratitude for the opportunity to re- turn to our beloved school. OAAZADIII-a ay O the juniors and the sophomores should be friends! This was the beginning of the song sung to the sophomores by the juniors at Oklahoma Day. To bring the juniors and the sophomores closer together each sophomore was given a junior sister 4 who brought a delightful box lunch for both of them. -F Q We assembled in the gym for forty -five minutes of wonderful fun. The well -stocked box lunches were opened and consumed in the midst of laughter and happy conversation. Then the juniors presented their choral selection--a song from Oklahoma. The lyrics had been very cleverly altered by Betsy Riley to fit the occasion. Here and there among the juniors a cowboy hat or neckerchief appeared ,to lend authen- ticity to the theme. A resounding cheer of appreci- ation arose from the sophomores, mingled with the call to duty of the inevitable bell. Although this event only lasted for a lunch period it was a day we will all remember--and for an important reason--because it showed the friend- liness existing between the juniors and sophomores and strengthened the bonds of tmity and friendship characteristic of the girls of Holy Names. L 1

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Class Will l959 We the Seniors of the Class of 1959 being of sound mind do hereby will and bequeath our dearest possessions to the illustrious class of 1960 ----- Betty Barse leaves her black, curly hair to Mary Anne McGuirk: Joyce Beauregard, her French accent to Mary Jo Griffin: Mary Ann Catlin, her red hair and freckles to Mary Pat Vandercar: Pat Connolly, her ear muffs to Pam Noonan: Brooke Davis, her math genius to Mary Lee Noonan: Kathy Farley, her poetic ability to Lynne O'Neill: Paula Farrigan, her gorgeous wardrobe to Kathaleen Higgins: Bonnie Flint, her diminutive height to Joan Ringelmann: Judi Gardner, her quick wit to Carol Bachman: Elaine Griffin, her Charleston steps to Donna Venditti: Mary Jo Gusse, her eternal good nature to Diane Price: Barbara Kline, her dimples to Joan Zostant. Virginia Leininger bequeaths her soothing voice to Karen O'Neil: Leta Lynch, her good driving award to Ann Connors: Ann McArdle, her dramatic presentations to Ann Lawlor: Mary McGann, her Bostonian accent to Mary Lou Querques: Joan Padula, her artistic ability to Jo Ann Thomas: Ellen Pierce, her hats to Joan Spooner: Janice Probst, her long hair to Brigid Weiss: Mary Ellen Rancourt, her hula hoop to Joanne Broderick: Pat Schmitz, her pass word to Siena to Nancy Mann: Colleen Sennett, her extra pounds to Pat Varden: Margaret smith, her big eyes to Annette Gilrnartin: Sheila Stanton, her position as Santa Claus to Mary Ruth Vottis. Dolores Tateo leaves her home in Volendam to Maureen Mahoney: Pam Thibodeau, her brother, Emery, to Mary Alice Stephens: Gene Tierney, her Paris collection to Claire Bums: Noel Windelspecht, her enjoyment of life to Diane Harter: Meg Britt, her four -wheel complex to Lucille Capiello: Rosalie Cardona,her key to the Music ROOIH to Janet Walton: Mary Bui, her seat in Connie Casey's car to Ann Marie Varley: Connie Casey, her punctuality to Carol Fox: Alice Cort, her bottle of Geritol to Jill Boylan: Corinne Cortesi, her unclassified voice to Mary Temple: Phyllis D'Antonio, her OOOH'S and AAAI-I's to Mary Beth Ryan: Marianne Duffy, her blush to Elaine Catlin: Margie Dyer, her class mascot, Sylvester , to Carol Ann Galante: Margaret Fennell, her twinkle toes to Valerie Florant: Maureen Fox, that certain 1ook to Natalie DeMatteo: Nancy Giuliano, her two left feet to Valerie Jeune: Connie Haczynski, her connections at RPI to Maureen Whalen: Mary Teresa Hauber, her Aunthood to Katie Adams: Diane Leonardi, her pinkette uniform to Ann Powers. Anne Mangano wills her light bulb in the dark room to Rose Marie Roesch: Linda Miller, her dunce cap to Mary Ellen Holohan: Ellen O'Connell, her Peter Pan shoes to Carol Tepedino: Pat Orr, her uniform to Joan Jason: Sue Pemrick, her six pairs of sneakers to Mary Stanton: Kathy Powers, her AAA whistle to Nancy Beaupre: Roberta Reilly, her ticket for her premier on Broadway to Helen Goes: Sheila Roberts, her Jeep to Eleanor English: Judy Weis, her five Dutch wives feet to Sue Barbone: Bobbie O'Hara, her Missouri drawl to Sue Healy: Kit Temple, her one good foot to Betsy Riley: Brenda Reilly, her bed in St. Peter's to Teresa Audino: Sheila Vandercar, her uncles Pete and Dave to Joanne Graziano: Sue Smith, her bed in boarding school to Chris Haischer. Signed: Class of '59 A Page 13

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Juniors Carol Bachman and Carol Fox receive refresh- ments from Seniors Mar- garet Fennell and Barbara Kline. Y- -.1 - ,-L-,J uniora eceiue ey!! af jeu After several gloomy, rainy days, Saturday, the first of November, dawned bright and clear. It was a beautiful day which led to the already existing excitement and anticipation among the jtmiors. At last we were to receive our long -awaited keys. Arriving at school in our crisp new white dresses and blue sashes, we were greeted cheerfully by our senior sisters attired in their white dresses and pink sashes and wearing the keys on blue ribbons. Each junior was escorted to the cafeteria by her sister where friendly groups gathered to chat. Delicious hors-d'oeuvres and punch, prepared by the seniors, were served and enjoyed by all. Then, at last. the moment we were awaiting arrived. As each junior's name was read, she was presented with much -prized key by her senior sister. Following the presentation of the keys, appropriate words were spoken by Ellen O'Connell, president of Senior A and Mary Ruth Vottis, Ioan Spooner and Kathaleen Higgins, presidents of the Junior homerooms. We were also delighted, as we always are, to hear a few words from Father Edgar Holden. The re- mainder of the aftemoon was pleasantly spent watchingfkggh Qey a splendid movie. The kindness and friendliness of our senior sisters has made the Senior -Junior tea a happy memory for all Juniors. The words of merriment from Father Edgar amuse class presidents: Mary Ruth Vottis, Ellen O'Connell, Joan Spooner, and Katha- leen Higgins. Page 15