Archbishop Hughes Memorial High School - Spires Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Seuentyfsix JGHANNA MARIE NOLAN INCARNATION MARY MADELINE NASH ST. JOHN, THB EVANGELIST Graceful and useful all she does, Blessing and blest whe're'ef she goes. HERE is the friendly young school girl of the case Whose naive shyness forms a suitable background for her natural attractive' ness. Her reticence has long ago been put aside, and a new Madeline of humorous tales and Witty remarks has evolved. She is conscientious and reliable, and thorf oughly sincere in all her dealings. Great and noble things lie in store for this classmate of ours, and we lovingly predictfbut only future years may disclose the secret. Yet always, our best wishes and regards be hers. SECRETARY-'28 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. GENEROUS and humorous is Johanna. Her pleasant personality has gained for her a host of admiring friends. Johanna's true char' acter is evident in time of trouble, when she is a bulwark of dependability. Her congenial nature has earned for her a special corner in our hearts and we are sad to part with her. Bon chance, Johanna, may that marvelous sense of humor which you possess serve you in good stead in the business world!

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,io VERONICA MARIE MURPHY sT. ANGELA MERICI SPIRES STAFF-'31 LITERARY cLUIxA'3O DRAMATIC CLUB-'31 RECEPTION COMMITTEE-'31 Do thou, as thou art wont, repair my heart with gladness, and a share of thy meek nature! HOW dismal is the forest floor without its woodland flowers! Their presence makes the knotty undergrowth and hidden rocks more endurable. So also is the world beautified by a thoughtful nature originating in nobility of sou . We love our capable Veronica when her voice ripples with laughter, when her eyes flash in mirth, but when she is silent-then she is most dear to us. Are not silent souls the most powerful? ANNE LORITA MYHAN HOLY NAME DRAMATIC CLUB-'29, '30, '31 PRESIDENT-.28 TREASURER DRAMATIC CLUBNTHB1 RECEPTION COMMITTEE-'30, '31 Gracious as sunshine, sweet as dew Shut in a lily's golden core. IF you will turn a few pages in the mental records of High School Reminiscencef' there will be revealed among the sweetest recollecf tions a fair countenance, full of cheer and replete with sympathy, exuberant without being obtrusive, amicable in its friendly simplicity. What other name would title her than Anne ? We enact a none too facile but none the less affectionate salaam to our gracious Dramatic Club Treasurer, who has the extraordinary capacity to be winningly serene, yet competently persuasive in affairs of dues and .similar matters. Wish success to our girl of the world of girls, who, in our four years of high school companionship, has gained from each and every one of us the commendation of with malice toward none. Seventy-five

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RITA ELIZABETH OAKLEY sT. ANGELA MERICIQANNEX 1 GLEE CLUB-'31 ATHLETIC CLUB-'29, '30 Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture, dignity and love. RITA has always maintained a rare dignity that constitutes her individuality. This has not isolated her from her classmates, for her friendly manner, coupled with a glowing en' thusiasm, has made her most popular. Let it be said to Rita's credit, that no examif nation has ever upset her equilibrium. She had always an unshaken confidence of success, which she sought to instill in her wavering, or less courageous friends. Fond memories will ever center about her name. MARY RITA PARKER sT. GREGORY THE GREAT ATHLETIC CLUB-'30, '31 RECEPTION COMMITTEE' 28, 29 'LA dancing shape, an image gay To haunt, to startle and to waylayf' MARY'S haunting smile and lovable dis' position are the factors that shall ever foster her popularity. Tall and slim, her every movement alert and graceful, and an endless source of merriment, Mary has enriched us by her presence. A musical laugh, always an indication of Mary's presence, heralds an hour replete with brightness and cheer. Thoughtful, kind and loving, Mary has proven herself an admirable classmate and a devoted friend. The success, which we are certain she will attain, will be but a fitting complement to her charming nature. Seventyfsevcn