Annunciation High School - Annunciata Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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THE ANNUNCIATA Dill Announcer Brady Announcer Rogers Announcer VVhite Announcer Delano Announcer Elaine Announcer VVell, folks, I've been quite a few places and seen numerous unusual sights, but today is one that will stand out in my memory. This is my old stamping ground, where I feel right at home, you know. Thank you, hlr. Dill, and now itls time to move on through the crowd and see whom else we can interview. Say, there's some sort of commotion over here, and, if I can just get through, I may be able to find out what it's all about. It looks as if we're in luck, folks, because it's the heavyweight champ of the world, Mr. Edmund Brady. Move over, folks, and let the Champ say a few words. I-low about it, Champ? Heh- oh yeah, sure. Quite a crowd, isn't there? VVell, it was a tough Fight, Ma, but I won. I'll be home pretty soon, Mom. That was fine, Champ, and now let's walk a little farther on and see who else is here today. Coming towards us, on my right, two professors, NI1: john Rogers and hir. VVilliam VVhite. How do you do, Mr. Rogers. VVould you care to express your opinion on today's events? Deliberating on the matter, I will venture to express my views explicitly. As we grow older, we naturally grow away from the little every-day customs. Speaking for myself, I can be quite certain when I say that I will never venture away from the habit of coming back to the Annunciata Naval Base for a reunion with my comrades. of the many here today. And I suppose you're quite busy hlr. Rogers, your viewpoint is only one now, how about you, Professor VVhite. renewing your old acquaintances. Oui, oui, Monsieur. Yes, I just couldn't keep away. I've spent so much time here that it's just like home to me. know it grows on one. N 'est-ce pas? I guess it's in my blood. You and I heartily agree with you. I understand you perfectly, Mr. VVhite, l'm an old graduate from here myself, so you see there are two of us. Looking around I can see that famous singer, lVIr. Francis Delano, who has just returned from a vocal tour. No doubt, Mr. Delano, you will say a few words. KIost assuredly. I'm very happy to be here today. I can remember with pleasure the times that I sang in the Annunciation Senior quartet. Our first performance was Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Pleasant memories, those days. joys like those do not last long, hir. Delano. Time doesn't permit us to tarry on Nlemory Lane. Thank you very much. The fashions here today, folks, are worthy of remark. There is one Miss in particular who seems to have a knack for wearing clothes. Her face is familiar, and if I'm not mistaken, it's Miss Elaine Penrose. Miss Penrose, I'm sure it would be quite enjoyable to us all if you would just say a few words. I'd be delighted. Coming here has done wonders for me. It's surprising how the meeting of old friends can cheer one. No truer words have been spoken, and thank you for your sentiments. Over in the right-hand corner of the base can be seen large drawings. They are very amusing, as can be seen by the fact that there a large 21

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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

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THE ANNUNCIATA Collins Announcer Rich Announcer Pokornyr Announcer Ruth Announcer Durant Announcer Ford Announcer crowd gathered around them. Drawing closer, I can see in the midst of all these people, the artist, in person. How do you do, hir. Collins. If you're not too busy, how about saying something to the public? Certainly-I can see by the expression on your face that you've seen my drawings. It reminds me of the time in school that I used to sketch on anything that would take the impression of my pencil. Those were the days! Mr. Collins, nearly everybody that Iive talked with today has reviewed some old memory. These reunions are indeed beautiful. VVell, thank you, and now, folks, over by the library, I see INIiss Eileen Rich, who is in charge of this concern. Miss Rich, begging a moment of your time. I can see you're very busy, but for the sake of literature and old time's sake, would you care to -give us your thoughts on today's happenings. Thank you very much for the chance to speak and tell you what I think of today's reunion, but I'm really so affected that I can't express myself. I'm so touched, lim overpowered. Quite understandable, lVIiss Rich, and thank you. VValking over near the pavilion, I can hear the strains of a familiar orchestra, that of lVIr. Jack Pokorny. I'm in near the band now, and if I can get a little closer, I may be able to persuade the leader to speak to US. V To be sure. Playing here today to all my old friends and their friends is an honor, never to be forgotten. Brief, but sincere. Thank you. Leaving the pavilion we are now walking along the pier, and who is that coming towards us? No other than Miss Ruth Lownie. lkfiss Lownie, would you oblige us by saying a few words to the people listening. Yes, I'd be delighted to talk into the mike. You know I've always had an obsession for mikes. I'm proud to be here, but I wouldn't be here if it were not for the generosity of my employer. I'm a working girl now so time is very precious to me. Thank you, Iyliss Lownie, and now on to another graduate, Mayor James Durant. Speak to your public, Honorable Iylayor? I am a pretty busy man, but I can always find time to come back to a reunion of the Annunciata. Thanks a lot, Ilflr. Durant. VVe are now honored to have in our midst the famous senator, Mr. Richard Ford. It may be a task to get the senator to speak into the mike, but with a little persuasion, we hope to succeed. On the occasion of such an important day as this, I feel obliged to say something to my listening public and especially to my former classmates. It is with great pleasure that I address you today. As you all know, my campaign for- Thank you very much, lNIr. Senator, but the place for your speeches is not at the reunion of the Class of '40, NORAH HALL, '40. 22