Annunciation High School - Annunciata Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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43-',g1,,,,W!.-W,,: - - 1-:xy , THE ANNUNCIATA realization of our discharge and departure from the Fleet, but we have acquired the necessary knowledge not only to enable us to live good Christian lives, but also to become good citizensg and to do even greater deeds than we have done in the past at A. H. S. JOHN Rooms, '40 I OUTBOUND The soul is born a sailor That cares not for the land But hopes for high adventure At Destiny's command. A restless spirit, given To quest, must ever roam And in the port of Heaven Can find its only home. ADAPTED 19

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THE ANNLTNCIAT.A CLASS HISTORY LOG OF THE VOYAGE OF THE CREVV OF ,40 AIRCRAFT CARRIER In September, l936, we launched out on our career as the crew of the aircraft carrier, Freshman. VVe set sail on the Sth of September under the guidance of Sister Mary Bernice, who acted as our pilot during our Hrst journey. Thomas Incandela was the Captain of our ship, assisted by First Mate James Durant. A review of the fleet was held in January, when we encountered our mid-year examina- tions. VVe received the honor of being entered into the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin for our service as convoy to the HStar of the Sea. The crew then returned to the home port and was given a shore leave of two months' time. DESTROYER VVe returned in September of the same year to take up our duties aboard a new ship, the Destroyer S.S. Sophomore. VVe were given a new pilot, Sister llflary of Carmel, as well as a change of officers. Our new Captain was Robert Slaper, who was aided by Ruth Maischoss. VVe won a smashing victory over our new foe, French, piloted by Sister Nlary of Carmel. VVe also scored a victory in an encounter with our old enemy, Latin, in the form of a Caesar Regents, while Rev. Father E. VValker, our esteemed professor, bore the brunt of the battle. After weathering all these hardships, we again returned to the home port and received another shore leave of two months' duration. CRUISER The Cruiser, junior,l' was launched on her journey of September, 1938, manned by our crew, in charge of Captain Dill and his First hlate, John Rogers. Our new Pilot, Sister Theophane, who led us to a great victory over the power of English Literature and who helped us through the storms of extra-curricular activities, proved to be a very good leader and guide. VVe ended the voyage by giving a banquet in honor of the departing crew of the S.S. Seniorf, BATTLESH IP XVith light hearts our crew members undertook their duties aboard the f'S.S. Senior, the Flagship of the Annunciata Fleet. On this, our final journey, we encount- ered many hardships in our endeavor to print successfully the Log Book of our cruise as members of the great Annunciata Fleet. Sister Veracunda proved to be a faithful friend as well as a good pilot in guiding us through the treacherous seas we traveled. On this voyage our Captain was Miles lVIcDonnell and his lVIate was Norah Hall. Both of these officers proved to be able seamen during our last trip. Now our hearts, although happy with the thoughts of our success, are also saddened by the 18

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THE ANNUNCIATA Announcer Miles Announcer Miles Announcer Norah Announcer Norah Announcer Alice Announcer PROPHECY SCENE: Annunciata Naval Base. IIIIMEZ Navy Day, l955. Yes, sir,'l said the radio announcer as he wandered through the crowd, with his portable mike in hand. It,s Navy Day once again. I am talking to you from the Annunciata Naval Base and what a crowd, folks! It is the custom each June for every sailor to return to his former base. The Class of '39 has arrived and I imagine that the members of '40 will be 'here any minute. Here they are, ladies and gentlemen, and just listen to that cheer. As they wander through the crowd, I shall try to get them to say a few words into the mike. ' Here they come, led by their former captain, Miles McDonnell, now a famous financier of VVall Street. Mr. McDonnell, would you please say a few words to your waiting public? Yes, Sir, it surely seems good to be back, but how the old place has changed! Now, take for instance- I beg your pardon, lvlr. NIcDonnell, but our time is rather limited. and I think I see some of your friends trying to get your attention. Thank you very much. Oh, to be sure, and thank YOU. ' Looking around, I can see the first mate, Bliss Norah Hall, now renowned as an orator, coming towards us. llfliss Hall, would you please oblige us and say a few words into the mike? VVhy, yes, I will. Coming back to my former base has given me a thrill that I never expect to experience again. I'm sure it must really give you pleasu1'e to be here, lVIiss Hall. Thank you very much for giving us your time. It was a privilege. Thank you for asking me. VVe will now hear the second mate, lvliss Alice Gunning, who is well known as the Florence Nightingale of Annunciation. Pardon me, Miss Gunning, but would you care to say a few words about your visit here today. It feels great to be back. l'm sorry that I can't stay longer, but such is life! That's the run of things, lNIiss Gunning, but time flies so. Thank you for your views. There is quite a crowd here today, Ladies and Gentlemen. It's too bad that you can't be here. The Annunciata Naval Base seems to know it's Exhibition Day for they are out in full regalia. Over here to my left, I can see that famous personage, Mr. W. Dill, formerly the sergeant-at-arms for the Annunciata Navy, now the all-around Olympic Champ. llflr. Dill, how about a few words for your fans? 20