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

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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

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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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Seventy-eight DOROTHY A. OCONNOR ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM1?-.NNEX 2 TREASURER-'28 sEcRETAaY-'29 True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice. DOROTHY is a young lady of unusual poise, and all that characterizes the lady of culture. She is a lover of line arts, and revels in the compositions of distinguished authors. She possesses confidence in herself, and the courage of her personal convictions. Life's gifts will most surely be hers for the asking, for her indomitable heart and strength of purpose will win her many victories. Success will be yours, Dorothy, and happiness, for in thy own heart there rests the means and the quality of not being thwarted. MARY CAROLINE O'BRIEN SAINT COLUMBA ARBUTUS STAFF-'31 LITERARY CLUB'l31 DRAMATIC CLUB'l28, '30 RECEPTION COMMITTEE-'28, '30 Happiness consists in the multiplicity of agreeable consciousness. THE day the piece of heaven fell from out the sky and became the Emerald Isle, was a fortunate one for our Alma Mater, for from that land have come many of her best students, her little Irish colleens. Among the treasures thus obtained is Mary, with her ever present Irish humor. Mary will some day burst into eloquence and write a masterpiece which will adequately describe her native land, for she is one of our outstanding literateurs. Peering into the future we see her seated outside a little cabin in ErinAher haven of rest and happiness.