Annunciation High School - Annunciata Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Motto. . Clan Colorf Clan Flower . . C lan Patron THE JUNIOR CLASS Prefidenz . . . .JAMES STRENG Vice-Prefident , . .... ANN LAREAU Secretary . . . KATHERINE TREANOR Treafurer -. . . MARGARET SAFY . . DILECTIO DEI HoNoRABII.Is SAPIENTIA . .... MAROON AND WHITE . . . . . WHITE CARNATION . ST. TERESA OF THE CHILD JESUS ir CLASS SONG fBUCKLE DOWNQ Buckle down, you funiorf, buckle downj You can win, you funiorx, if you buckle down. With your colorf bright, and your leaderir might, You can gain your heightf, if you will only buckle down. Study, you juniorf, Jtud y hardy You can lead, you funiorl, if you Jtudy hard. IV ith your nzotto'J help, and you patron'J aid, You will make the grade, if you will only Jtudy hard. If you pray you'll chuckle at defeat, If you pray your luck'll not retreat- So we repeat.' Don't be late, you funlorfg don't be latej You can lead your Jchool if you cooperate. If you go to town at the fafteft rate You can wear the crown, if you will only buckle down. 39

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JUNIOR CAMPAIGNS In September, nineteen hundred and forty, we enlisted in the Annunciation Army. After two years of basic training we were transferred to the junior Company. We were introduced to our Commanding Officer, Sister Dolores, and her. able assistants, the Reverend john Morrissey, O.M.I., Sister Felicity, Sister Mary of Carmel, and Mrs. Bea- trice Motzer. From the thirty-four members of our company we chose james Streng, Ann LaReau, Katherine Treanor, and Margaret Safy to direct our business affairs. Our first month at the camp was an interesting experience because of the novelty of our surroundings and duties. However, the newness soon wore off and with approach of Indian Summer we settled down to work. Drills and classes occupied most of our time. As fairly experienced soldiers we accepted these as a matter of course. Our religious welfare was cared for by two Missionaries who visited the camps, conducting retreats. By this time, we were old-timers. New rookies had arrived. But Army life would not be complete without a little hazing, so Hallowe'en night, initiation took place. The antics of the rookies caused many a laugh among the more serious camp officers. At Thanksgiving time the staff, ever conscious of the needs of the poor, enlisted our aid in distributing baskets of food among the needy. At a reward for our generous efforts we were granted a four-day furlough. Being soldiers of Christ as well as members of a temporal army we took great pleasure in making a Christmas Crib. Since the first snowfall the entire company had been anticipating Christmas leave. We enjoyed our vacation, but since all good things must come to an end, we returned to our Camp duties. The whole army was promptly sent out on maneuvers to test their skill in the half year's work. All came through with fiying colors . . With February began a new term, and a change of schedule was effected. A pro- gram celebrating Book Month claimed most of our attention. Our company received twenty-four hour passes on February twelfth and February twenty-second. Windy trumpets heralded the arrival of March. During the course of the month an oratorical contest was held, in which Barbara Hennigan and Donald Considine emerged victorious. In the final contest, Donald Considine was awarded first prize. Easter furlough I We returned from our leave of absence, refreshed and eager for work. The Fourth Company, which had been billeted with us, received orders to report for active service. Members of our company began to plan a banquet in their honor. Arrangements were completed. It was a gala affair, attended by our General, Rt. Reverend Monsignor O'Brien, his Staff, our officers and the entire personnel of the camp. En masse, we turned out for May Crowning held at the Camp Chapel. It was a sight which inspired the entire audience. Now, the whole camp was in a feverish rush. We devoted ourselves to earnest study. The june war games were at hand. Only the most skilled and the best trained could emerge from these victorious. The games were strenuous enough to test the ability of all. However, when the ratings were posted, we found that our whole company was successful. We merited a rest and were granted a two-month leave. We shall return in September to complete our final stage of our training-to go on to final Victory. 40