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

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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

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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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