Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School - Mitre Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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PAGE 8 LAUREL JUNE, 1940 SCNOQ Ccoss ' pe., ,SQ t, 9 SY::sw' -S t S Q fx X R 429 3 fs . BQ N is r Q M 'W' ,W ' 4-va. m Q ', itz ' f ,Z-'Mu . R is We f xr- .1 A f lr ., . 5 E , ix , if ,A fl BROWN, EILEEN J. ST. BENEDICT JOSEPH S. S. L., Science Club, M. U. A. Nursing Our affection had been floating. And changed from day to day: Then came Eileen and quite beguiling- She stole our hearts away. BROWN, VERONICA T. OUR LADY or ANGELS President of Class, Secretarial Club, Shield Secretary It'S nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. BROWN, WINIFRED J, ST. BARTHOLOMEXV S. S. L., Glee Club Business From the top of her curly brown hair to the tip of her twinkling toes, behold a delight. BRYANT, MARGARET M. LITTLE FLOWER Science Club, Library Page Nurse Kind and Sincere. Warm and true: That's our Peggy Through and through. BUCK, COLLETTE V. HoLY NAME or JESUS Library Page, Jllusic Appreci- ation, Art Club College Her artistic ability is much en- vied.. I I Her friendship IS much sought. BUCKLEY, MARY E. HOLY CROSS ' Secretarial Club Secretary Mary has a captivating man- ner that is entirely her own and it is this that has en- deared her to us. BURDE, MARY H. ST. GERARD Laurel, Secretarial Club Secretary 'AA girl who is Sweet as well as brilliant. a friend to have and to hold. BURKE, CATHERINE J. ST. PATRICK Library Page, Music .f'lppreci- ation, Secretary of Orchestra Nurse's Training With a smile so friendly And personality sweet, Our Kathleen you'd like to meet. Z X., sg , ,J rx Suk R Q' - ' I Nr H 5 A it ' ji' t 'Y Ex 'D' X R We ' v --Q ifff' e- 12.1-2 E... A x ., S A , 5 f ff! SX bt 'Ka , is e L.-M , . . f,-I Z QW MS f tis' - - .-. . fi ew as Qbeaeluales ut BURKE, CATHERINE T. ST. PAUL Secretarial Club Secretary A sense of humor, a charm- ing Smile, Makes Kay's friendship well worth while. BURKE, HELEN G. ST. STANISLAUS Science Club, Spanish Club, Music Appreciation Pratt Institute-Dietitian Eyes as blue as the sky. above A heart that's true. a friend to love. BURKE, HELEN T. ST. BARTHOLOMENV Secretarial Club Secretary She's Sweet and She's gracious This girl is true blue, Her friendship you treasure And hold dear to you. BURKE, MARY A. ST. CECILIA Secretarial Club She's simple and sweet, A treasure divineg She'S all you'd want In a friendship line. BURKLE, FRANCES T. ST. PANCRAS Secretarial Club, Library Page Secretary Wee, winsome, wondering- thus we shall always remem- ber you. BUTLER, MARY J. ST. AGNES Shield, Class Basketball Grace Institute Sparkling eyes and merry smiles Makes a girl with winning wiles. BYRNES, MARY V. ST. EDMUND Student Council, Secretarial Club, Glee Club Secretary Mary is one who has captured our hearts by her quiet charm. BYRNES, RENEE B. ST. BIARTIN or TGURS Glen Club, Crusade, Secretarial Club Private Secretary With her -pleasing personality. Renee IS, a composite of charm, wit and loveliness. . 1 Al i ' M ,, ,-, 1 , liii 'flll ' ,ex N E' , Q3 issgsxlxsr fag, if x . x, saw R is SNR 4 S. f. ,. A -X R xx XX x es' qui.. NNW, VABOT. MARY AGNES ST. JoIIN l'iVANGliLIS'1' Grace Institute-Stenographer We hate all that is crafty, de- ceptive. Hence. we love and admire Mary. CALLAGHAN. GERTRUDE M. ST. ELIZAEETII Crusade Washington School for Secre- taries We all loved Gertrude and will always remember her particu- larly for her jolly, contagious laugh. CARAGHER, MARY E. OUR LADY or LOURDES German Club, S. S. L., Class Basketball Journalist Only innocence and sweetness can laugh with as much mirth as Mary. CARNEY, ANNA T. ST. CATHERINE or GENOA Library Page, Secretarial Club Business A charming manner, pleasant grin, Annes a girl who'S sure to wing , A wegalth of brains, she's lots of un, Anne's a girl who gets things done. CARNEY, GERTRUDE R. ST. CATHERINE or GENOA Secretarial Club Commercial Artist Charming, delightful, loving and q v sa!- She is the one to lead our way. CARRIG, ELIZABETH A. ST. GREGORY French Club, Student Council, Tennis Business College ' Her calm Sophisticated air, Completely hides the imp we know 15 lurking there. CARUSO, GLORIA J. . CONVENT or MERCY Library Page, Science Club, Italian Club Nurse A serene temper. and uplifting spirit in adversity are rarities, yet Gloria is endowed with both. May you remain ever thus, CASEY, JULIA E. CONVENT or BIERCY S. S. L., Spanish Club, Li- bfllry Pggg Secretary Julia's Seltlessness flows freely into a sunny smile that bursts through and disperses trouble clouds.

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1940 D I d find vtation if the o de- t we vain. mas- e her put it o live Lation, at day iends, ires a t four ie be 1, that :hosen Presi- er her :mem- green 'eetest g like -kind nd to And 3 fills own in en- ierous e the , and With man- rst of urren- could J, and alessly class? es so ire, to e tops ut in ' that she'll 5 she bless ag. or 3 show es of rvim- PHY len y on the JUNE, 1940 LAUREL PAGE 7 'Session CLASS ' . was M. . , . f gk . K f fh- ar ,fun 1 i f iv 5 ,f f f Q f 51 f sk, f I f fx' fl ff f f Z ADINOLFI, MARIE C. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Vice-President of Class, Italian Club, S. S. L. Hunter-Teacher Our Alma Mater is sure to grieve To see a girl like Marie leave. ALVAREZ, MARY T. P. S. 29 Secretarial Club, S. S. L., M. U. A. Office Work A girl whose golden friendship will make you wealthy. ANDERSON, PHOEBE V. HOLY CRoss French Club, Science Club, S. S. L. Brooklyn-Nursing She's sincere and ever so sweet, The kind of a friend we all like to meet, To know and to love. ARNHEITER, ,IOSEPHINE T. OUR LADY OF SORROXYS Glee Club, Secretarial Club, S S L Secretary Her smiling face Her laugh so gay Make you love her more each day. ARNHEITER. JULIE M. OUR LADY or SoRRows S. S. L., Secretarial Club, Secretary A girl in a millioI1. with eyes and laughter radiating per- sonality. ASHLEY, AUDREY E. ST. ANSELRI Secretarial Club Private Secretary A combination of grace, charm and poise makes Audrey a truly modern girl. ATTRIDGE, ANNA J. ST. CLEMENT Secretarial Club, Class Basket- ball Court Stenographer Smiling. cheerful, always de- pendable, Nothing about her that is not commendable. BACH, LAURICE R. ST. SYLVESTER Italian Club Business Charming, vivacious, witty and ZHY, . . She's an ideal girl we all can say. 'O' cacluate june no I ky, 'Ke ! Q X . , If . le .Sw-' if , 1. fgxak v I BAKER, ROSEMARY R. SS. JOACHIM AND ANN Spanish Club, S. S. L., Class Basketball Nursing Such a swell disposition You rarely will find. To sum it all up there's but one of her kind. BARCLAY, CONSTANCE T. ST. JOSEPH French Club, Science Club, Catholic Literary Club Lawyer HTrusty, dusky, vivid, true, Eyes of brown and bramble dew, Connie's sweet and very sin- cere, We hope she'll be successful in her career. BECKER, DOROTHY A. ST. GERARD BIAJELLA Science Club, Catholic Action, German Club Nursing A cheery smile and sparkling wit, . Always sure to make a hit. BENNETT, MARY E. ST. PATRICK Music Appreciation . Private Secretary Refreshing as the morning, Delightful as the day, You couldn't find a brighter smile. ,Cause Mary's always Lgay. BERNARD, GERALDINE P. ST. PATRICK Spanish Club, Shield Air Hostess Her dancing Irish eyes are jewels that herald her spark- ling personality and charm. BISDALE, MARY M. ST. CATHERINE or ALEXANDRIA President of Class, Basketball Varsity, Hockey Varsity Her loyalty and fun-loving spirit have made her a favor- ite with students and fac- ulty alike. BOLAND, DOLORES T. ST. EPHREM Captain of Hockey Varsity, Basketball Varsity, S. S. L. Court Stenographer She's dark, she's sweet, she's witty, she's wise, She's vivacious and versatile, my, Bo's a prize! BONAGURA, PHILOMENA M. OUR LADY or LOURDES Italian Club, Catholic Action, Shield I-Iunter--Italian Teacher Gay, friendly and sincere with the quickness of an alert mind. , IHCLH v rf, F, .1 ,gf ,V , V' kt A , r W Vg, . 'f , as ,. 75 , fs .. 4 ':: 1 X f 7.1 t f .. ,,, rs, X ,ff , fs- .5 fVS! I A O ' X s 'wi A eg, N we X 5 , N . i x N ff N I,.,,5s.., 596109 999.55 ' BOURBEAU. MARJORIE P. ST. BDNEDICT JosDPH Tennis Secretary Margie is quiet, but she'll surely win For she is a Frenchman with an Irish1nan's grin. BOUTHELLIER, GLORIA A. ST. 'BONIFACE Orchestra, Art Club, Glee Club Art School Nice to look at and still nicer to know, Glory makes friends wherever she goes. BRADY, KATHLEEN C. ST. GERARD IWAJELLA Student Council, Laurel Rep., Library Page Nurse's Training I Attractive, vivacious, light- hearted and gay, . We hope that our Kay-remains ever that way. ' BRADY. VERONICA C. HoLY ROSARY Libfqfy Page, Music Appreci- ation, Student Council Business School A better ,friend could not be found ' If you were to search the whole world round. BRAY, ETHEL A. OUR LADY or Goon COUNSEL . Secretarial Club, Student ' Council, Crusade Secretary With lovely hair she's quite a treat, As a friend shels hard to beat. BRENNAN, MARY J. HOLY FAMILY , Secretarial Club Secretary Friendship is a treasure ' That we all esteem And Mary is the treasure-house That guards it like a dream. BRIERLEY, MARY F. ST. GREGORY French Club Brooklyn College A fun-loving lass, good natured and true, Deserving of friendship, Mary -thatls you. BRODERICK, RUTH A. BLESSED SACRAMENT Albertus Magnus Science Club, Student Council, M. U. A. Columbia University-Nursing Along with being pretty and vivacious, Sonny has person- ality plus from Alpha to Omega.

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'40 WF de- and 3 M. .C- will :icu- IOUS LYS ness ttrth vb san! i to is of ings and ray. il, we ne '05, th tin si- ly r S JUNE, 1940 LAU REL PAGE 9 .Of june 194 . !yB ? ie- , re , Y A . we N- jsww Vfifggslk A K' 'ie , F- M R ,rmii WM J X 1 1, an .,W?, M CASEY, REGINA M. ST. VIRGILIUS SCHOOL Secretary of Class, French Club, Tennis Business School As cheerful as the day is long, AS Sunny as the gayest Song, As carefree as the wind that blows She brings fun where e'er she goes. COSTELLANO, GRACE M. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION President of Italian Club, Li- brary Page, Music Appreci- ation Business School Charm and intellect are as- sets that none will scoff at. Keep your treasures, Grace. CHRIST, HELEN R. ST. MARY, STAR or THE SEA Crusade, S. S. L. Pratt Institute-Designing Winning personality matches her soft brown eyes and lovely smile. CHRISTENSEN, DOLORES T. HOLY INNOCENTS Secretarial Club, Student Council Confidential Secretary-St. Johnls She who, with her humor, kept our spirits high on our low- est days. CHRISTMANN, ROSEMARY A. ST. EPHREM Laurel, Riding Club, French Club St. Joseph 'fShelS t-he note above C Sharp: the highest, the sweetest and most elusive. CIACQIO, FRANCES E, ST. LEONARD Italian Club, Science Club Nursing Frances has a glowing smile, A disposition pleasing. In brief, we like her very much, Her charms are quite ap- peasing. CLARK, EVELYN V. ST. FRANCIS or ASSISI S. S. L., Shield Brooklyn College EV9lYfl and her charming grin All the lassies' hearts did win, Thusu we Say with fond adieul' 'I'here'll never be another you. CLEARY, MARGARET M. ST. VIRGILIUS Art Club, Treasurer Business School Her' jolly disposition and her willingness to help make her a friend Indeed. II X is A 555.15 W f NN .Ag S N WS f l 40 We XXX X W , le I N ,, , Zi? ?Qs W x ,pei as f of 3 f ry . . 'Z 49 ,I Qtr X X Stew , , g g, me if-Wii' Ms. f QS! I A f 4 1 it ,fx V 4 M 5 , A, X at ,ks , .y..-1.34, , err JW Q f M gf y f f We N f ' ,, ,Q wwf, Q Z A 'Rey but x Y M45 ., rl! f 64-as X COLLINS, EDNA M. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Vice-President of Class, S. S. L., Music Appreciation Elliott Fisher-Bookkeeper A winning smile, a helpful hand. A heart sincere and true: Unequaled charm and talents rare Are all possessed by you. COLVIN, BETTY J. P. S. 89 Vice-President of French Club, Dramatic Club, Crusade St. Joseph-Teacher As .nonchalant as a Senior is As Intelligent as a Senior should be, Betty is the personifrcation of Humor, wit, and personality. CONBOY, REGINA M. SS. JOACHIM AND ANNE Class Basketball, Laurel, S. S. L. Queens College One senses a feeling of pleas- ant companionship and mag- nanimous generosity in know- ing our pretty Regina. CONWAY, ROSEMARY T. HOLY NALIE Tennis, S. S. L. Business School A ready Smile, a friendly way, Rosemary is always happy and gay. COOK, ADELE T. BLESSED SACRAMENT S. S. L., Music Appreciation Business A sunny disposition and twinkling toes . Makes Adele a swell girl wherever she goes. COSTELLO, ANNE P. OUR LADY or GOOD COUNSEL Spanish Club, Tennis St. Joseph She's charmingly witty, And disarmingly pretty. COUGHLIN, HELEN T. ST. JAMES Orchestra, Secretarial Club, Basketball Varsity Stenographer A tid-bit of gaiety with 'Su- perlative sports accomplish- ments. COX, GRACE E. ST. CIECILIA Class Basketball, Secretarial Club Secretary The warm glow of her red hair is equal to the glow of her friendship. The brightness of her smile is equal to the joy she has lmmglit to us. wif Age- Rr 3 2 f , x . , it MMS we l A fwv? A at ' Nr W I A.,, X ' ., X4 I Vs , K 1 a. A Q.: .X Re , I . SS f X 1 .W X I , Warsaw AWA gg fs A ss-V SX Q A . W i as A. R 1 are f Ss I M eil- , S is-5 S f Saw X rw V X wg-'99, ' t ' toy! W as Ns 'Sconce CLASS ' COYNE, DOLORES A. ST. BIARTIN or Toons Vice-President of Secretarial Club, Crusade Secretary Dolores is, without a doubt, A wonderful girl to have about, Her ready wit and charming smile Chase Mr. Gloom mile after mile. CRONEY, GLADYS J. ST. FRANCIS or ASSISI Crusade, Secretarial Club Secretary As frolicsome as an autumn leaf and equally as graceful. CROWN, MARGARET A. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS President of Glee Club, Li- brary Page, Orchestra Music Music has charms-and So has this musician. CURRY, KATHLEEN P. ST. BARTHOLOMEW Student Council, Glee Club Physical Instructor Rates high in esteem and af- fection through Sincere friendship. DALTON, MARY ANNE ST. AGNES S. S. L., Class Basketball Grace Institute-Secretarial Work AS capricious as a bubble. is our smiling, raven haired Mary. DAMM, DOROTHY A. ST. JEROME Vice-President of M. U. A., Library Page, Tennis Brooklyn College A Soul of graciousness and un- derstanding ability. DAWSON, ANNE P. ST. VINCENT FERRER French Club, Science Club, Riding Club St. Joseph She is graceful and petite She has a charm that's fresh and sweet Still she's modest and dis- crcet Anne's in every way com- plete. IJEBUS. MARIE J. ST. RIARY ill.-XGDALENE Library -Page, Science Club, Catholic Action Nursing Her womanly graces will bear Marie far toward ht-r aim in life just as they have borne her through girlhootl.