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

Text from Pages 1 - 24 of the 1941 volume:

PAGE 2 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 THE LAUREL Published by the students of BISHOP McDONNELL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 260 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sammi, 3-FSE ' ,AL I ftHARTER MEMBER ,-,xy ... SCHSKSIIITIW LAUREL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ..,......,.....,..,..... MARY WINTERS, '41 Associate Editor ...,..........,. MARIE HARTIGAN, '41 ASSISTANT EDITORS '41 Class News Editor .,...,., CATHERINE SCHUSTER: '42 SCATHERINE BELL, '41 1 CAROL YOUNG, '42 I MARY, CERv1N1, '42 News ....1,....r,..R,..4,,.........,.........., MARY DEGNAN Feature Columnists ..,,,..., Lzterary ..... .,.,..,,,. 1 EILEEN MAHONEY, ,42 Sports ...r..... ..,.......,,.,,.,. I EAN SELTS, '42 Activities ....1 .,....4.,...... M ARY LYNCH, '42 Exchange .... .,..... R OSEMARY GILMORE, '42 Humor ..... ...,..,......,,......... E ILEEN SWEENEY, '42 BUSINESS STAFF Circulation Manager .,..,... GENEVIEVE REILLY, '42 Por.A ZAIMOYTA, '41 CATHERINE COSTELLO, '41 MARY SYVEENEY, '41 WAI.BURGA BUSCH, '41 Secretaries .... .. 51 AN AWKWARD ATTEMPT Have you ever -inhaled the uncomfortable ether of being too much the receiver and too little the giver? To be more definite, can you recall that oafish feeling at one of your childhood birthday parties when you sat engulfed in a labyrinth of gifts trying to register gratitude, but every endeavor was choked back by a counter-force of in- adequacy? You tried-you made several awkward attempts but they seemed so ut- terly futile. In such a predicament the Senior class now finds itself. For, to fill the bottomless chasm of thanks we owe to you, our be- loved teachers, is as pointless as to pluck the mythical golden bough to only have it flower again. But we will try: We thank you for your patience and your inspiration through those tempestuous teens g for your guidance when we needed a friend: and most of all, for the knowledge of Him, that you have bequeathed to us. Yes, that one deed outshines all the others, making their magnitude minute by comparison. Our debt cannot be expiated-except perhaps in one way-prayer. May our supplications in your behalf rise forever to the throne of Him Whom you represent. Then if there be any sky writers in the ranks of the cherubim, may they take the smoke of incense and form it into one word- Thanks. AS THE WORLD TURNS Commencement! The one Word that can thrill even the most phlegmatic per- son. What a wealth of memories it awak- ens in our long dormant minds! How vividly it prods us to recall and relish our mischievous misdemeanors or prudent ploddings in the years so lately bereaved. Through these full years of our short lives we have voyaged far and wide in the fragile craft of uncertainty and ignorance. We have beached on foreign shores where patience and preaching have illumined our time-darkened path and blazed a trail of light to right. Then we have sailed on. On o'er the vengeful billows wracked by the wrath of God in fury or calm with the sweet, pure benediction of His love. On we have ven- tured to camoufiaged clandestine ports. Here but for the God-enlightened guidance and careful counsel of the Master of our vessel we would have plunged to despised depths where hate, greed, and malice would have championed over charity and good. earnestly heeded these But we have words of warning and embarked on the final stage of our journey. We set our course straight and true to the coveted har- bor of success. Now that time has come! We have tremblingly touched this threshold. Don't let that treacherous sea draw you back to its evil depths and plunge you-filled with despair and dread-into its graveyard of failure. Throw out your arms, wind your clutching fingers round the jagged rocks or bury them deep in the slimy earth and pull yourself up, up out of the throes of the sea into the clutches of opportunity. Don't hesitate-for in hesitating all might be lost! Be determined, be resourceful, but above all, be prayerfull Then, championed by the fighting forces of Good, you cannot fail to rise gloriously and carve a living scar into the kaleidoscopic heart of the world. IXTIRIAM F. C. KELLY. Q '11, If ' . , fy 'i '52, O if 1. QQ X 3 ' PI for 6 You Can Take It With You As graduation looms threateningly, hopefully, inevitably nearer, we are faced with the startling realization that in a lit- tle while we shall be alarmingly on our own. We are facing a world of turmoil and chaos whose very foundations are in- terwoven with selfishness, ambition and a mad thirst for power. Nevertheless, armed with the unconquerable weapons of Christi- anity, we advance unafraid into this world. Indeed we have sufficient reason to be unafraid. Cause for fear lies only in the case that these shining Catholic ideals may be neglected or displaced. Guard your faith carefully, constantly: it is the great- est, most priceless treasure you can hope to own on earth. Realizing this, treat it in a manner befitting the powerful role it should most certainly play. The world is ever ready to observe your actions: see that they are worthy of you as a follower of Christ. With Him as our Friend, we can re- ceive victory gratefully and learn to accept defeat humbly. Always remember- With- out Me you can do nothing. Remember too, that your faith can never fail you, re- solve neoer to fail your faith. SISTER WILLIAM JOSEPH Precisely a year ago, the freshness of early spring was sharply clouded by the shadow that fell over Memorial, when Sister William joseph became the patient victim of a fatal illness. At last the shadow was lifted-but only a dull, aching empti- ness remained in its place when Sister passed to eternity on April 30th, Feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph. And for those of us who worked with her, it will be supremely difficult to succumb to the demands which Time fiaunts over every human memory. Slow will we be to forget the soft, sweet smile that made the gentle gray eyes radiant with a nameless beautyg and the dismayed frowns of reproval which invariably accompanied the numberless warnings of the ultimate regret which would be encountered by all the girls who just wouldn't learn their theorems. But far more than this will we never relinquish the memory of the infinite patience, the un- tiring generosity and sacrifice which char- acterized her work. So, with reluctance, Memorial must sur- render her claim on one of her most be- loved friends and teachers. But the sanc- tity of principle, of which she was ever symbolic, in our hearts, will remain forever a living tribute to her greatness. ALOHA-FAREVVELL fCo1z!inued from page I, column 3j ginia Lowe, Eileen Fitzgerald, Alice Metz- ner, and Marie Rabatin. Thus, the great day will come and go. But despite all the celestial grandeur of the last chord, our finale shall resound forever, in our hearts, if not in reality. JUNE, 1941 LAUREL PAGES M ary Winters W .fast Gall You saw our Captain of the good ship LAUREL. You had to see her. To be specific, Madame Editor possesses an ar- dent affection for red-the brighter the bet- ter. She thrives on cokes and English muffins and is especially attracted to mu- sic-to quote classical stuffl'-she's noted far-and-wide for her vitality and 'fgol' and you continually get the impression youyd love to be wound around her little finger. After y0u've patiently waited for her she timidly approaches with Honest Injuns, I'm sorry! and you melt under her lu- minous eyes. In future decades when all else are faded memories we'll always re- member her incessant wheedling to read Mr, Blue perhaps because we think her characteristics and his foremost ones run parallel. In the same breath, may we present our editorls right hand-Marie Hartigan? Her ability to be on every floor of Memorial at the same instant still has us marvelling and her vivaciousness doesn't help us in solving our stupor. She lives to 'fsnapw scenes and we've come to believe scenes like to be snapped by her. Shels five feet two inches of Pepsi pretzels and shutters and be it known we wouldn't trade an inch of that lovable mixture of all the treas- ures in the world. The third right hand of Madame Editor is Mary Degnan. Aside from that week she dedicated to worrying about her commence- ment photos she beamed from ear to ear. Deggie's a maker of the art of merry mak- ing and you usually find yourself roaring over a week-old joke-so contagious is her laugh. Catherine Bell is the last but far from least of the Senior quartet. Her eyes ex- press more in a glance than oceans of words ever could. Sophisticated from her toeless pumps to her raven ringlets, we caught her with her hair down one after- noon as she indulged in tennis. With these few words we send a prayer along the silent way to Him-a prayer for added suc- cess and happiness in their respective fields. DESIGN FOR LIVING Undoubtedly, we can, each and every one of us, recall, the days before yesterday when we stared with wide-eyed admiration at Hgrown upsf' We listened intently to discussions that made our little minds swim in a sea of uncomprehending thoughts. But ideals were ever towering on gilded pedestals as we wiled away contented. happy hours in dreamland-capriciously deciding we would be this, we would be that when we grew up. Our time has come--no longer is it ours to dream, ours it is now to live. A new horizon is before us, sometimes dark clouds shall obstruct our view, but we shall trudge on, intrepid pilgrims, until at last in adora- tion we kneel forever at the shrine which lies beyond. This is no quaking castle of blocks built with an infant's fumbling hands,', it is the eternal home of the God we know, we love, we serve. Our ideals are with us yet, seeds care- fully cultured have blossomed and one lily, calm and serene, graces the highest altar in the cathedral of the blue. Mary, the purest, simplest child ever to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, earth's most perfect woman. Our Lady was Hgrown upgl' we, the Catholic women of tomorrow must like- wise be so. No longer must we hurry hither and thither, seeking to grasp the un- attainable soap bubbles of our childish fancies, we must gather to ourselves and our loved ones the things we can take with us. Patience must overrule our petulant fretfulness at the perversity of life's many obstinate triiies, we must steer the control wheel of our emotions with a steady hand guided by a mature mind and the grace of God. Our Queen smiles on us this June and with our hands in hers we will toddle quite gracefully to the feet of her Son. But all this is not accomplished in an hour, a day, and not without the Cross. To walk this holy road of royalty was our Lady's rightg it is our privilege. SOUVENIR I pressed a tiny flower 'Twixt the pages of My memory book. It was pure as light And stately as a queen. It bowed its head As if 'twere wont to die. Then I crushed it-trembling still And glistening with my tears. Someday an unseen impetus Will move me look again Upon this llow'r of days gone by. I shall not find it crisp Or dead-I know- For when I bid it come to life My heart has said ...Itwill! MARY WINTERS, '4l. lfaurel Czfpreaths Perfect Lady ...............,...... Margaret Most Most School Spirit .......... Marie Hartigan Lovely to Look At ........ Margaret Ahearne Miss Versatility ...... Personality Plus First Thespian ..... Catherine Bell Mary Degnan Mary Forker All-Around Girl ............ Elizabeth Sheehan Prima Donna ............................ Rita Stine Artiste par Excellence ........ Frances Basil Magic Fingers of Memorial Mental Magician Wanda Wojciechowska Marian Ward She Trips the Light Fantastic Best Business Personalities .... ..... Perfect Secretary Ann McCabe Jane Craven Regina Catterson Eleanor Geraghty Champ Typist ................ Walburga Busch FIRST-RATERS Orchestra .........................,.. Jimmy Dorsey Song ............ Dance .................. Radio Program ....... Comedian .......... Singers ............... Intermezzo Peabody Aldrich Family Bob Hope l Helen OlConnell Bob Eberly Moving Picture ........ Men of Boys Town Boy's College ...... ............... N otre Dame Girlls College .,.......... Actress .............. Actor ....... Mount St. Vincent Bette Davis James Stewart i Scholarship Winners I. New Rochelle Partial Scholarship Rosemary Dugan Virginia Doran Anne Heffernan II. Good Counsel College Partial Scholarship Anne Heffernan III. Scudder Secretarial Full Scholarship Maricn Ward Partial Scholarship I Jane Dillon Agnes Ferber IV. Brown's Business School Partial Scholarship Agnes Ferber Mary Osmers Bernadette Egan Kathleen Kane Dorothy Bryant V. Mount St. Vincent Partial Scholarship Helen Van Ackere VI. Knights of Columbus Business Scholarship Mary Osmers PAGE 4 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 THE PAST STX MONTHS ELEW TN 210 WHEN-Anne Marie Owens rooted and hooted for 'fMy team, the Dodgers, and Irene Ludwig rolled around and looked as much at home on roller skates as Sonja Henie does on ice skates-WHEN-210 housed the ever-popular Loretta Larkin and Alice Metzner and Margaret Cahill in- dulged in mid-morning snacks-WHEN- Madeline Bauerlein was excused from Gym duty to attend a surprise party given in her honor Cthese Seniorslj-and Marie Curley could easily have sung My Heart Belongs to the Navy -I mean-'fmy daddy -WHEN-you giggled cause Do- lores Sullivan began to-and Peggy Joyce suddenly possessed life at the mention of Injuns-in the History period. WHEN -you pondered over the baffiing ques- tion 'fHow does Dotty Mehling keep her curls up there?'l and Marie Zentgraf suddenly got over-patriotic-you know- the Army-and er-um the Army-and well -the Army-WHEN-Katherine Weber kept you guessing as to the origin of her inexhaustible knowledge, and Phyllis Marks thrilled you with her gay color schemes- WHEN-Annabelle Ringgold sauntered across yonder stage in a black costume and left you short of breath and Muriel Smith and Anne Palmer were the inseparables- and then of course when Alice Metzner's blouse and skirt-either strayed or was borrowed? WE WERE 202 WHEN-- Fran Basil, artist of Memorial, was set- tled in the first row, first seat and Wanda Wojciechowska enslaved our moods with her ffmagic fingers. WHEN Peggy Mc- Govern swayed your heart with her grin and Dorothea Faruola made you cast an eye in her direction because of her stun- ning outfits-WHEN-Audrey Foley in- variably turned a story around and made it seem funnier than the hilarious original and Betty Enggren always volunteered for everything fBless herlj WHEN-you mar- veled at the endless patience of Paula De- bus and yearned to affix ffSaint'? to her name and you applauded Mary Forker's portrayal of Sasaphras in 'fThe County Chairmani' WHEN Mary Farage held you spell bound with her French vocabulary and Gloria Mechlar ever-so nonchalantly sparkled her St. Johns souvenir-WHEN you sighed-and pined for duplicates of jane Dillon's winch nails-and Rose Price melodiously played the organ-WHEN you marveled at jane Cicero's fno connection with your third year headache! tresses and Helen Bridges a symphony of beauty and sophistication-WHEN you wondered why you couldn't call Marion Ward genii in- stead of just genius and you welcomed Mary Osmer's eagerness to please-WHEN you thought Rita Geaghan an octopus be- cause she had so many lingers to put in the pie. Are you beginning to remember us-- hm? YOU KNEW US WHEN 2? 2? 254 211 if 251 is 2k X as . H 2? 251 :ji :iz 214 wie wieiuz Tl-IE Paine AND joys or 203 WHEN-Juliet Benack answered every question with another question and Rita Brennan frantically paced the floor pulling her red hair and rolling her brown eyes in search of GIRLS-WHEN-jane Cahill entered in soft blue and you sighed and Mary Dwyer had her own Lend-Lease bill of 203. WHEN-Jean Geraghty looked ul- tra-ultra in her pompadour and f'Ave Ma- ria was sung superbly by Helen Hegarty -WHEN-you just looked on as Kathleen Glynn perfectly translated Latin and French and you tried desperately to per- suade Eileen McDer1nott to become a nurse -WHEN- Ginnyl' Lowe graced a seat and just being there made things lively, and our red-headed jack-of-all-trades, Ma- rie Hartigan had you envying her hatred of food-VITAMINS-OOH!-WHEN- you gazed longingly at Josephine Ryan's golden locks and you melted under Marie Hanophy's broad smile. TN 317 jean Mezzanotte and her partner-in- crime, Eleanor Morrissey went around thinking up mischievous pranks to spring on their trusting buddies WHEN- Zip'f Zeni crooned into your listening QPQ ears -the lyrics to the latest recordings, fresh from the jute boxes and Marie Gagliardi presented her pantomimes and monologues that you whole-heartedly applaud - WHEN-Lillian Arienzo passed by in an up-to-the-minute ensemble from her ward- robe that left you gasping-and Eileen Leddy commenced to describe her week- end dates-WHEN-Roseann Fearon went around injecting you with a series of words on school spirit-and Rita Stine dis- played a covering for the fourth hnger, lelt hand WHEN-Rose Harrison possessed the much envied baby-talk-and Flo Ta- tarka gave forth with her subtle wit-- WHEN-Dotty Desmond sprayed sunshine as if it were a liquid and Frieda Hauben- reich came in dreamy-eyed and then you discovered she had just obtained a license- her drivers license WHEN-Rita Law- rence went into spasms describing the sam- ersaults her heart insisted on doing after lindy hopping with a master of the art tex- ercise stimulates the heart, you under- standj and Kay Green and Mary Louis laughingly complained about crowded rooming quarters for commonly referred to 2 in a seatl WHEN-Betty Brant went about livening up dull moments-you re- member us! OUR HHOME SWEET HOME WAS 312 WHEN a voice from the wilderness could be heard moaning and groaning- 'fPuleese let me see your bookkeeping home work!-and Anna Donnelly breezed in at fourteen and a half minutes to nine look- ing as if a page from vogue had come to life-WHEN-Twinkle toes Ann McCabe doubled over with laughter at her own jokes and Jane Craven worried over her big CPD heartache. WHEN-Regina Catterson practically fainted on composition day and Wally Busch's description of 'four FEL- LOW commutersf' WHEN-Eleanor Geraghty, Jane Craven and Mary Budzyn enacted their super-super skit that had you chuckling two periods later and Eileen Mc- Govern passing around a handsome repro- duction of some casual acquaintance, WHEN-Helen Parker just pushed Sir Gloom out of the way and spread Prince Sunshine-and Margaret Merrigan went around snapping f'ideal subjects for her newly acquired hobby, photography WHEN-Marie Puydack loyally danced her feet off at St. joseph's and vows she wouldn't have missed it for the world and Kay Francis repeatedly shouted, stated and at last hoarsely whispered-'Tm no rela- tion to the movie star -Do you place us? WE RETGNED SUPREME TN 208 WHEN-Harriet Collyer delivered her hsuper-super'l English topics, and the trio of Meaney, Carson, and Mirorelli opened up the school every A. M. fsounds like a corporationj. WHEN-Mary Degnan sped past you, scribbled undistinguishable words on the board and dashed out-which inci- dentally meant she was present-and Mar- garet Keegan plus Rosemary Kennedy were stumped over the question of which material took the prettiest dye-WHEN- Catherine Comiskey and Margaret Condon were surrounded by mounds of literature and within their fortress of knowledge they managed to do their home work and the Misses Canny, Corkery and Comer com- plained wearily about the night before- They Worked Last Night. WHEN- Eileen Conboy and Betty Bindulsky recu- perated from Church affairs almost every day with the rising of the sun and Mar- garet Carmody always sported unique gad- gets-variety, too! WHEN-Marianna Pandolfo and Miriam Kelly made a solu- tion f?j in Chemistry-and Theodore Bartkus shifted her position to be more snug while reminiscing, WHEN-Ann Mo- loney pleaded to be informed by anyone fdo you hear, ANYONEU when the class rings were arriving and Ann Dwyer liter- ally fiew hither and thither-WHEN- Gert McGary practically cranned her neck out of joint checking the attendance as the second bell rudely gave notice of periods and Pat Leahy gave an air of mystery with her dark glasses. JUNE, 1941 l. A U R E l. PAGE 5 cc cc 44 CLAIRE KAMINSKI With the amazing fiow of energy, vitality and versatility that is so characteristic of our Class President, Claire entered Memorial and entered our hearts. . Her active spirit has manifested itself time and again, proof being found in her interest in the Glee Club. her skill and striking originality in the Art Club. These, however, are only two of the many fields which have witnessed the endeavors and triumphs we have come to know so well. True, we have appreciated her tireless activity on our behalf. Yet it is in the ca- pacity of a friend that the true and lasting qualities of her deeper nature have shone forth. In work as well as in play she was ever equal to the task she found before her. With an unassuming grace, a quiet dignity and a very decided manner of capability she took the helm of the class and kept it on the steady course. Certainly it may be said of her 'fshe did all things wellf, And now that the time of parting has come, there is little we can say besides fffarewellf' and a sincere heartfelt wish that the future may bestow upon her the suc- cess she has known with us-the happiness that seems inevitably hers. VIRGINIA LOWE A scattering of names on the board-fifty and some few more of us dashing in and out could put 203 into quite a dither at any moment.-But always in the midst, cool, calm and collected stands Ginny,', our ever ready willing and able little class Prexy. Not only is Virginia an outstanding mem- ber of our class but also of the school. While the rest of us were still feeling the effects of that eternally trite swimming pool on the roof she was ffmaking a name as an effervescent member of the hockey team tshe is captain of the squadb. Since our sophomore days we have been eagerly watching our Ginny putting with deft ease a difficult ball through a certain little bas- ket, scoring victories for Memorial. However, our President is a good sport in more than athletics, she is a regular girl, capable and dependable with an endearing smile all her own. Always and ever, she is doing something for somebody and when ZO3 issues an urgent S. O. S. we organize a searching party and go Ginny Lowe hunt- ing -itls become quite a game. Now with the inevitable parting ap- proaching, we say Adieu Ginny, know- ing her indomitable spirit will live in our hearts. vi- E Scltolctstzic Satellites just as it is natural for mortals to be gregarious, it is equally characteristic for them to select leaders. Although we con- sider ourselves too young to be prosaically classed as mortals, we, the Senior class. have chosen to place these girls high upon the pedestal of our esteem. Therefore in the following paragraphs we shall attempt to extol the virtues of our delectae -the Class Presidents. - MARIE RABATIN To taste the flavor of youth and gaiety and yet enjoy the essence of sweetness and capa- bility, simultaneously, is a rare pleasure for Memorial. And who indeed made this de- , light possible? None other than our Marie Rabatin, Class President, and, may we add, class funster. As chief executive of 317. Marie achieved remarkable affirmation of her suggestions and decisions. Never did her judgment fail to bring a stir of ap- proval from her fellow students and charges. Mariels practical earnestness was incessantly challenged by that merry twin- kle in her eye and her ardent interest in school frolics. Yet, behind that cheery smile was the undaunted leader necessary for Memorial to carry on. Indeed, not a few of the solved problems are due to her stable reasoning. JANE CRAVEN There is something utterly different about jane. There is some- thing that places on her the stigma of lead- ership, and about her the aura of friendliness. 2 She's of medium height, slight build, she has meticulously-curled brown hair and laughing blue eyes. But perhaps you doubt our veracity. Perhaps you think these are words-idle words. We submit a proof. Jane has held the presidential chair for four successive terms. Two years have surrendered their cares, troubles and executive problems to her and like putty in a sculptor's hand they have been successfully moulded. She has her own philosophy on trouble-she pre- tends it isn't there and upon second glance it usually isn't. Can she take bantering? Madame Pres- ident bears derision's stigma on the point of a certain young man lsee class notesj and still she fiashes a good natured smile. She loves people, music, chocolate bars, and straw hats. We are wont to say farewell, but we know that her memory like a peb- ble thrust into a stream will send its rip- ples forever into the blue and a horizon of happiness. R va xx as ALICE MAE METZNER She's as sparkling as sun on crystal. She has no inhibitions that ac- company moods. She is Alice Metzner of Room 210. She loathes affecta- tion and superfluity of detail. She loves the simple things in life. Swimming is an obsession with her. She admires horses but is a bit skeptical about riding them. She has a quiet brand of in- telligence. The French and math clubs are pleasant sessions when perked up by her scintillating wit. She has hazel eyes and bro-wn hair, that has the sweeping softness of tufted sum- mer clouds. When reading she prefers a light diet. You will seldom, if ever, find her digesting a book that is drama with a broad Ha. It is her opinion that fishing should be done with nets-not hooks. It is more humane. She is not superstitious, but, you rarely see her when she is not wearing blue. Blue in any shade or tint is her favorite hue. She is at home indoors or out. And she has that unusual gift of making you feel at home when in her presence. EILEEN FITZGERALD Without any of the formality she detests- meet Eileen Fitzgerald, President of 202. Hear the slow arrest- ing voice that verges on , , a drawl. See the V A' f , I QQ loitering smile that .2 1 echoes laughter in crinkling green eyes. Surely, you sense the magnetic something that demands further acquaintance. She is like the tumbling tumbleweed- traveling with an effortless abandon. The ease with which she accomplishes so many things is nothing short of amazing. If you, in a weak moment, should accompany her -the territory covered should render you useless for ensuing activity. Her schedule for the day must read like what not to do for a rest cure. just to give you a vague idea consider yourself first at the Guidance Room, then at the French Club and so far into the afternoon. Appalling thought is it not? But to Ei- leen, living is a joy-and to work is to live. Therefore, because she gets a kick out of doing things, she is finished with a thing before others can figure out an approach.. This vitality, this glow of living, is Eileen's charm. Are you a Dodger fan-Well, then, see the second row, third from the left in the bleachers? Don't look now, but that's Eileen. PAGE 6 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 Samoa CLASS Q. v -3? AHEARN. MARGARET ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Vice-Presizlent of Class, Li- brary Page, Science Club Secretary Attributes: Sweet, sincere, soignee Pet Peeve: Week-end home- work Weakness: Spaghetti and meat- balls Pet Ambition: To be a 'iGood Humor man ALLEN. GERTRUDE AI. ST. ALPIIONSUS Library Page, German Club, Science Club St. john's School of Nursing Attributes: Humorous, spark- ling, engag'ng Pet Peeve: Umbrellas Weakness: Strawberry blondes l'et Ambition: 'l'o be Dr. Kil- daire's assistant ALONZO. CARMELA M. Mosr HOLY TRINITY Srirnce Club Dressmaker Attributes: Faithful, unassum- ing. pleasant Pet Peeve: Cheese Weakness: Money Pet Ambition: To sew beauti- fully ARIENZO. LILLIAN E. Sr. BRIGID l ire-I'resin'mzt of Secretarial Club, Shield Rep. Business School Attributes: Cheerful. pleasant, popular Pet Peeve: Rude people Weakness: Curly hair Pet Ambition: To be a cham- pion skater AURIEBIMA, LENA S. in s, 202 1 Secretary of' Class, Crusade Rep., Siennese, Secretarial Club Private Secretary Attributes: Reliable, amicable. jolly Pet Peeve: Garlic Weakness: Memorial Special Pet Ambition: To be an avi- atrix BAKER, JANE M. Sr. TERESA Library Page, S. S. L., Laurel Rep. Business School Attributes: Witty, winsome, wonderful Pet Peeve: Glamour boys Weakness: Spaghetti and meat- balls Ambition: To be a journalist BALDASSARRI. FLORENCE C. Sr. josnm-i P,x'rRoN S. S. L., German Club, .llathematics Club Business School Attributes: Dimpled. naive, friendly l'et Peeve: Homework Weakness: Chocolate sundaes Pet Ambition: To be an expert skater BARRETT, GRACE R. Sr. I-'R.xNets or Assisi Glee Club, 110l'lr'l',V, S. S. L. Mercy Secretarial junior Col- lege I Attributes: jovial, carefree. capuvaung Pet Peeve: lleutists' drills Weakness: Three stooges l'et Ambition: To join Phil Spitalny's Orchestra rv 5' Zoo-A 5.- e v? N as I Graduates of BARTKUS. THEODORA H. Sr. 'liuoxms APOS'1'I.l2 Seienfie Cl u b , ,llathcnzatics Club, Music .-lppreriatiun Mary Immaculate School ot Nursing Attributes: Attractive, delight- ful. humorous Pet Peeve: Frankfurters Weakness: Charles Boyer's voice ' Pet Ambition: To ClfCllIIlIl3.Vl- gate the globe in an aqua trailer BASIL, FRANCES ST. ISPHREM Secretary of .flrt Club, Chair- man aj the ll7tl Ill'0Il8 illis- tressrs, French Club Pratt Institute Attributes: Artistic. cute. pe- tite Pet Peeve: Lamb stew Weakness: Drummers Pet Ambition: To do a one- handed cartwheel BAUERLEIN. MADELINE C. ST. ALOYSIUS German Club, S. S. L., Skat- ing Club International Business Machine School Attributes: Smiling, lovely, sparkling Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Peabody Pet Ambition: To meet Mickey Rooney BELL. CATHERINE D. Sr. Tuoxms APOSTLE Laurel Stall, Glee Club, Draaratics College Attributes: Philosophical, foot- loose, fancy-free Pet Peeve: Keeping the dead- line Weakness: Inability to meet the dead-line Pet Ambition: To out-mono- logue Arline Harris BENACK. JULIET J. ST. BARTHOLOMEXV lllathcnzatics Club, Tennis Club. Science Club Mary Washington College Attributes: Good-natured, de- pendable. buoyant Pet Peeve: Inappropriateness of clothes Weakness: Pretty clothes Pet Ambition: Air Hostess BERTON. EILEEN M. OUR Lixnv OF LOURDES Vice-President of French Club, Library Page, Mathematics Club Teacher Attributes: Impish, savant, ver- satile Pet Peeve: History books Weakness: Black tulip lipstick Pet Ambition: To write an opera for monotones BINDER, RITA B. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ASTORI.-x Vice-President of Italian Club, Science Club, Secretary of lllatluvnatics Club St. Vincent's Hospital Nurse Attributes: Attractive, under- standing. sociable Pet Peeve: Examinations Weakness: Historical fiction Pet Ambition: To tour Europe BINDICRT, MURIEL M. Si. Q,1,tl1.I.x German Club, S. S. L., Valley Hall Club Business School Attributes: Petite. round. rosy Pet Peeve: Music Weakness: Eating Pet Ambition: To grow up BINDULSKI, ELIZABETH A. ST. ANIONY or PADUA Science Club, German Club, S. S. L. St. ,Iohn's School of Nursing Attributes: Amiable, charming, delectable Pet Peeve: Conceit Weakness: Basketball players. Pet Ambition: To dance with Fred Astaire BLEISTEIN. KATHERINE N. ST. VINCENT FERRER Glee Club, French Club, Li- brary Page New York University Attributes: Talented, humor- ous, practical Pet Peeve: Oral topics Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To be a jurist BLOODGOOD, MARIE R. FOURTEEN Hour BIARTYRS Library Page, Siennese Secre- tarial Club Secretary Attributes: Naive. cheerful, pe- Ute Pet Peeve: Egotism Weakness: Ham sandwiches Pet Ambition: To be a globe- trotter BOYD. JOAN M. ST. SEBASTIAN Dranzalirs, French Club, Spir- itual Treasury Designer Attributes: Pert, poised, IWPDCTY Pet Peeve: Peg pants Weakness: Gum drops Pet Ambition: To meet Glenn Ford BRADY. CECILIA L. ST. Josizvu Secretarial Club, Library Page Private Secretary Attributes: Sweet, friendly, beautiful Pet Peeve: Bookkeeping Weakness: Blonde hair Pet Ambition: To be a flyer BRANT. ELIZABETH ST. C.i1'm:R1NE OF SIENNA S. S. L., Fife and Drum Corps, Secretarial Club Bookkeeper Attributes: Winning, cheerful, fun-loving Pet Peeve: High squeaky laughs Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To lead a band BRECH, MURIEL F. ST. BRIGID German Club Business School Attributes: Sparkling, magnetic, vivacious Pet Peeve: Knee socks Weakness: Clyde Burke Pet Ambition: To ride in an airplane BRENNAN, MURIEL C. ST. BARTHOLOMEW S. S. L., Glee Club Grace Institute Attributes: Charming, delight- ful, captivating Pet Peeve: Subways Weakness: Cokes and cars Pet Ambition: To be a secre- tary 1 K -r A. n lil ng. rs. ith Li- or- t fe- De- be- 7ir- :nn :ge r 'PL ful, ,ghs and tic, an ht- re- JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 7 june 1941 tx H 4 I 5 X v 1 BRENNAN, RITA M. ST. 'I'i-:Ri-:sA Mathematics Club, l renr'l1 Club, Cheer Squad Brooklyn College Attributes: Creative, noncha- lant, tlippnnt Pct Peeve: Laconic Eskllnos Weakness: Mustaches Pet Ambition: To aid Brook- lyn in becoming an inde- pendent state BRENSEKE. DOROTHY E. Mosr IIOLY TRINITY Scuooi. Library Page, German Club Business Attributes: Cheery, unclerstzind- ing. scintillating Pet Peeve: Writing composi- tions Weakness: Roller skating Pet Ambition: Telephone operator BRIDGES, HELEN M, OUR LADY or PIIRPRTUAL HEi.P Art Club, French Club, Laurel Rep. St. Joseph's College Attributes: Stunning, interest- ing, sophisticated Pet Peeve: B. M. T. Weakness: Drape-men Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary to Yehudi BROSSEAU, JOAN M. ST. 'I'nRi:sA Glee Club, Crusade, Music Ap- preciatian Business School Attributes: Gay, sincere, cheer- ful Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Weakness: Catsup with hash. Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary of CMr.J Doris Blake BROWN, IRENE C. BLESSED SACRAMENT Crusade, Spanish Club, Mathe- matics Club Advertising Attributes: Sweet, suave, serene Pet Peeve: Monday morning Weakness: Nail-biting Pet Ambition: To own an enor- mous farm with plenty of guest room BROWN, MARY A. HOLY INNOCENTS S. S. L., Tennis Club Buyer Attributes: Gay, attractive, soignee Pet Peeve: Gum chewers Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To be an actress BRUNNER, CAROLYN R. SS. JOACHIM AND ANNE German Club, Riding Club, Mathematics Club Queens College Attributes: Lively, merry, spir- ited Pet Peeve: History topics Weakness: Horseback riding Pet Ambition: To be a nurse BRYANT, DOROTHY MARIE ST. GERARD NIAJELLA S. S. L., French Club, lllathe- matics Club Queens College Attributes: Pretty, sincere, witty Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Bows Pet Ambition: To meet Super- Illall BUDZYN, MARY F. SS. CYRIL AND Miarriouws Siennersf Secretarial Club Court Stenographer D Attributes: Charming, industri- ous. efficient Pet Peeve: Self-centered people Weakness: Strauss' waltzes l'et Ambition: To do ZOO words il minute in shorthand BUGGY, HELEN M. ST. Ao.xTnA Siennese Secretarial Club, Catholic Action Secretary Attributes: Lively, sparkling, vivacious Pct Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Hats Pet Ambition: To make a parachute jump BURGER, LUCILLE M. ST. ANTONY or PADUA Art Club, S. S. L., Volley Ball St. john's Hospital Attributes: Lively, humorous, amicable . Pet Peeve: Dictionaries Weakness: Airplanes l'et Ambition: To meet Ron- ald Reagan BUSCH, WALBURGA A. ST. ALPHONSUS Laurel Secretary, Siennese Sec- retarial Club, Tennis Club Delehanty Institute Attributes: Witty, impulsive, carefree. Pet Peeve: Being called 'tWal- burga Weakness: A skipper who has sailed the Seven Seas Pct Ambition: To reopen the New York XVorld's Fair BUTTINA, ANNA C. ST. ALoYs1Us Glre Club, German Club, Library Page Business School I . Attributes: Arresting, brilliant, magnanimous Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Dances I Pet Ambition: To be a pianist CAHILL, JANE M. l'IOLY INNOCENTS Publicity Committee St. Elizabeth Attributes: Charming. congenial, captivating Pet Peeve: Crooners Weakness: Spanish music Pet Ambition: To sing at the Metropolitan CAHILL, MARGARET E. ST. BARBARA Mathematics Club, German Club, S. S. L. Business School n Attributes: Talkative, ingeni- ous. carefree Pet Peeve: Long curls Weakness: Kelly green Pet Ambition: To work in a 5 and 10 CAMPBELL, MARY AGNES OUR LADY or LOURDES Glee Club, Spanish Club, Cru- sadc Rep. Grace Institute Attributes: Amicable, vivacious, resourceful Pet Peeve: First sunburn of the season Weakness: Ridiculous hats Pet Ambition: To pilot a Clip- per Samoa toss ' CANFII-ILD. GliNl'lX'Il-IYIE A. Sr. AIARY. STAR or Tina SEA Crusade, Catholic Action Business School Attributes: Fascinating, gay. attractive Pet Peeve: Gum snappers Weakness: A certain Carr Pet Ambition: To be an Olym- pic swimming star CANNY, ITA C. OUR LADY or SoRRows Science Club, Music Apprecia- tion, S. S. L. Merchants and Bankers Busi- ness School Attributes: Gay, charming, lovable Pet Peeve: Cold classrooms Weakness: Biting my fingernails l'et Ambition: To pilot an air- plane CAREW, RITA M. HOLY NAME Glce Club, S. S. L., Siennese Secretarial Club Business Attributes: Sweet, friendly, so- phisticated Pet Peeve: Loud people Weaknes: Diamonds Pet Ambition: To ily a plane CARMODY, MARGARET M. OUR LADY or VICTORY Vice-President of Class, Riding Club, Tennis Club Columbia University Attributes: Vivacious, true. charming Pet Peeve: Turk haircuts Weakness: Swimmers Pet. Ambition: To be a balle- rma CARSON. CAROLINE A. ST. BIATTHIAS Mathematics Club, Science Club Nursing Attributes: Friendly, merry, generous , Pet Peeve: Conceit Weakness: Spaghetti Pet Ambition: Play the drums CASPARY, HELEN M. FOURTEEN HoLY MARTYRS Library Page, Siennese Secre- tarial Club, Glee Club Secretary Attributes: Dependable, friend- ly. neat Pet Peeve: Little Orphan Annie Weakness: Southern Fried Chicken Pet Ambition: To own a speed boat CATTERSON, REGINA A. ST. SEBASTIAN Glee Club, Siennese Secretarial Club, Crusade Business Attributes: Dependable, lovable, loyal Pet Peeve: To be caught in a subway rush Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To become a radio artist CATUOSCO, PALMA M. ST. PATRICK Librarian of Orchestra, Library Page, Italian Club Business School Attributes: Friendly, depend- able, helpful Pet Peeve: Trolley cars Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet' Ambition: To be a musi- cian PAGE 8 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 CERYINI, ANNE T. ST. NIcIIoLAS or TOLENTINE Teasurer of Italian Club, Sci- ence Club, lllatlieonutirs Club St. Vincent's Hospital Attributes: Demure, sincere, amiable Pet Peeve: Winter Weakness: A les DP , Pet Ambition: To acquire curly hair for rainy days CHAMBERLAIN, JEANNE M. ST. GERARD AIAJELLA Library Page, French Club, Illatlienzuties Club Our Lady of Good Counsel Attributes: Charming, pretty, I-ZZIY Pet Peeve: Radio commercials Weakness: Chocolate crackers Pet Ambition: To drive a flre- engine CHARLES, ELIZABETH M. OUR LADY or AIOUNT CARMEL Iirencfz Club, Mathematics Club, Crusade Business School Attributes: Cheerful, talented, friendly Pet Peeve: Onions Weakness: Novelty jewelry Pet Ambition: Construct a rocket ship CI-IIANTELLA, MAE J. ST. BIARYYS Italian Club, Science Club, lllatlieinatics Club Hunter College Attributes: Generous, faithful. pleasant Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Weakness: Sweet music Pet Ambition: To be a nurse CIIIUSANO, CHARLOTTE NATIVITY Italian Club, S. S. L. Business Attributes: Blonde, lovely, charming Pet Peeve: Giant fans Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To own Mc- Crory'S CICERO, JANE M. ST. JI-ZROAIIC Frrncli Club, Crusade, S, S. L. Business School Attributes: Pert, pretty, pop- IIlar Pet Peeve: Tests on Monday Weaknes: Hats Pet Ambition: To be defreck- lized COI-'l7l'lY, GICORGI-I'l'TE A. PRI-:sIaNTA'rIoN OF BLESSED VIRGIN DIARY Literary Club, Spanish Club, .llusic Appreciation Nurse Attributes: Mirthful, agile, dc- pendable Pet Peeve: Brooklyn Dodgers Weakness: Robert Taylor Pet Ambition: To become Cae- sar Romt-ro's dancing part- ner t'OLLYl'IR. HARRIET C. ST. .ANTONY or PAIJIJA Spanish Club. Clrr Club, .llatl1t'malir's Club Ilunter College Attributes: Super, jolly, sin- cere Pet Peeve: Crumbs Weakness: Burma Shave ads l'et Ambition: To be on top of the top of the Iimpire State Building on a windy day X3 . l :ir v Geaeluates at COMER, WINIFRED M. OUR LADY or SoRRows M. U. A. Rep., Science Club, Tcnnis Club Hunter College Attributes: Gracious, poised, amiable Pet Peeve: Nagging Weakness: Day dreams Pet Ambition: To be a suc- cessful business woman COMISKEY, CATHERINE A. Sr. ELIZAEETI-I Science Club, Matlientalics Club, Music Appreciation Hunter College Attributes: Talented, friendly and sincere Pet Peeve: Pea soup Weakness: Uniforms I Pet Ambition: 'l'o take a trip to Bermuda CONBOY, EILEEN A. ST. ANTONY or PADUA Science Club, lllusic Al1prer'irI- tion Business School Attributes: Demure. sincere. gracious ' Pet Peeve: Hats of any size or shape Weakness: Blue Coupes Pet Ambition: To retire CONDON, MARGARET M. ST. CATHERINE or SIENNA Science Club, Music Apprecia- tion Fife and Drum Corps Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: Petite, humorous, all-around girl Pet Peeve: Donald Duck Weakness: Striped pajamas Pet Ambition: To clean saddle Shoes DEC EASSD CON'l'RATTI, MARY A. ST. PATRICK Crusade, S. S. L., Library Page Business School Attributes: Mischievous, at- tractive. lovable Pet Peeve: Subways Weakness: Aviators Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary of Jimmy Stewart COOK, MARY A. OUR LADY or VICTORY Italian Club, S. S. L., Cherr- ing Squad Business School Attributes: Genial, generous. 235' Pet Peeve: Crew haircuts Weakness: Brandied black cherries Pet Ambition: To meet Madame Ouspenskaya COOPER, DOROTHY J, IIOLY Ckoss Tennis Club, Cheer Squad, S. S. L. Washington School Attributes: Yivacious, quick- Ivitted. sparkling Pet Peeve: News commentators Weakness: Red roses Pet Ambition: To bc a psy- choanalyst CORKERY, CECELIA M. OUR LADY or AIOUNT CARAIEI. Science Club, Spiritual Treas- urer, lllusic .-tppreciation St. Joan'S Nurses Training School Attributes: Winsome, impres- sionate. jolly Pet Peeve: Dick 'l'odd's imita- tion of Bing Crosby Weakness: Bing Crosby Pet Ambition: To meet Stirling Hayden I Ss? I f - . ff X . J ,ve .Q Jfszs' ,lf 1 A 1 ' .,-:eX,:fa' fx s tus,-X, ,, ess, Q- sky f t-S - - A -s.'trrsn,s ts MQ, R s 4 f A Q V z N X s R A A sep, X v X A- t gf- .af .-rf, .A ll T COSTELLO, CATHERINE R. ST. AMBROSE Laurel Secretary, Siennese Secretarial Club Private Secretary Attributes: Ambitious, consid- erate, cheerful Pet Peeve: Practical jokers Weakness: Tommy Dorsey's music Pet Ambition: To be private secretary to the President CRAVEN, JANE C. ST. THOMAS TI-IE APOSTLE President of Class, Siennese Secretarial Club, Basketball Business . . Attributes: Rellable, charmmg. companionable Pet Peeve: Suicide blondes Weakness: That certain 'tyoung man Pet Ambition: To be a tight- rope walker CUMMINGS, VIRGINIA C. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Art Club, Tennis Club, Bad- minton Club Art School Attributes: Glamorous, viva- cious, statuesque Pet Peeve: Elevators Weakness: Fudge sundaes Pet Ambition: To scale pyramids CURLEY, MARIE J. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS S. S. L., Spiritual Treasury Attributes: Congenial, jovial, 235' Pet Peeve: To be called Mary Weakness: Peach frappes Pet Ambition: To go to Cali- fornia IJALY. MURIEL E. ST. SEBASTIAN Music Appreciation, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Lovable, sincere, ladylike Pet Peeve: Students' School- bags Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet Ambition: To drive a car DANAHER, MARY T. ST. PAUL Glce Club, S. S. L., Siennese Secretarial Club Secretary At tributes: Sincere, witty, personable Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To ride a surf- board DAVOREN, ANNE T. ST. EPHRIEM Manager of Basketball Varsity, Science Club, Vice-President of Class Dentist Attributes: Popular, jovial, considerate Pet Peeve: Lazy people Weakness: Mascara Pet Ambition: To turn in a tire alarm UAVY, ROSE V. ST. PETER CLAVER Valley Ball Social Worker Attributes: Shy, Sweet. un- affected Pet Peeve: Weekly history A readings Weakness: Bowling Pet Ambition: To hitch on a trolley car 1 R. id- hte cse all ng. :ht- C. fgd- iva- y al, Iary Tali- Cal' iese surf- lily, lent E1 il. JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 9 june 1541 DICBUS, PAULA K. OUR LADY or Loulznlss .Secretary of Class, Secretary of Chemistry Club, Library Page Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: ljepenclable, popu- lar. delightful Pet Pc-eve: Locked doors Weakness: Food Pet ambition: 'l'o be a flag pole sitter DECOURCY, MARY A. ST. BAR'lilIOI.OMlCXV S. S. L., t1It1fll!'lllI1iit'X Club Business School Attributes: Charming, capable, considerate Pet Peeve: Rainy weather Weakness: Blue eyes Pet Ambition: To be an artist DICGNAN, MARY C. IMMACULATE CoNcl-:PTIoN Library Page, Laurel Staff, Science Club St. Vineent's School of Nursing Attributes: Mischievous, viva- cious, unassuming Pet Peeve: Too many to mention Weakness: Morgan Pet Ambition: To see America by boxcar DENNIGAN, ANNA OUR LADY or VICTORY Secretarial Club, Spiritual Treasury Rep. Business School Attributes: Neat, buoyant, cheerful Pet Peeve: Getting my stock- ings dirty Weakness: A cute pug nose on that certain man Pet Ambition: To take a trip to Bermuda DESMOND, DOROTHY A. ST. ANSELM Riding Club, S. S. L., Secre- tary of Italian Club Grace Institute Attributes: Sincere, humorous, fun-loving Pet Peeve: Knee-length socks Weakness: Fast Peabodies Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper DEVLIN. MARGARET M, OUR LADY or ANcELs G e r nz a n Club, Badminton, Treasurer of Catholic Action Pratt Institute Attributes: Sophisticated, stim- ulating, sparkling Pet Peeve: Geometry Weakness: Josef Hoffmann Pet Ambition: I've no ambi- tion DILLON, JANE H. ST. IYIATTHEW French Club Business School Attributes: Intelligent, capable, considerate Pet Peeve: A broken finger- nail Weakness: New coiffures Pet Ambition: To take candid shots of our history class DOCHTERMAN, ELVERA J. OUR LADY or VICTORY Tennis Club, Glce Club, Mathematics Club College Attributes: Cheerful, pretty, vivacious Pet Peeve: Homework Weakness: Ice cream Pet Ambition: To be an actress DONAHUE. ALICE V. ST. 1,A'IiRIt'K S. S. L., Crusade Private Secretary Attributes: Fastidious, coquet- ish. delightful Pet Peeve: Rain Weakness: Chow mein Pet Ambition: To travel to the Far liast DONNELLY, ANNA E. ST. AGAT1-TA Sicnncsc Secretarial Club, Spiritual Treasury Secretary Attributes: Pretty, sweet, gay Pet Peeve: Hamburgers Weakness: Peabody Pet Ambition: Dress designer DORAN, VIRGINIA A. Hou' CRoss Secretary of Glee Club, Secre- tary of French Club, Tennis Club New Rochelle Attributes: Whimsical, suave, talented Pet Peeve: Boors and bores Weakness: Mystery stories Pet Ambition: To sail around the world on a tramp steamer DOUGHERTV. MARGARET H. OUR LADY or ANGELS S. S. L. Kings Countv Hospital Attributes: Golden-haired, cheerful, wistful Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Parades Pet Ambition: To have purple- plaid eyes DOWLING, CATHERINE A. ST. PETER M. U. A., S. S. L., Shield St. Mary-of-the-Woods College Attributes: Red-headed, lithe, loquacious Pet Peeve: Whistling Weakness: Uniforms Pet Ambition: To be a sharp- shooter DOYLE, MARGARET L. HOLY CRoss Albertus Magnus Science Club, Basketball McAllister School of Embalming I Attributes: Charming, gracious, true Pet Peeve: Phonies Weaknes: Vanilla cokes Pet Ambition: To meet Yehudi DROESCH, FLORENCE ST. RIARY GATE or HEAVEN u President of the Crusade, L1- brary Page Business Attributes: Considerate, well- known. trustworthy Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Weakness: My appetite Pet Ambition: To travel DUFFY, ANN P. - ST. BARTHOLOMEIV Spanish Club, Art Club, Publicity Club Business School Attributes: Artistic, poised, sincere Pet Peeve: Subway rushes Weakness: Lieberstraum Pet Ambition: To take a Southern cruise Scoioa Ctoss ' IJCGAN, ROSIQMARY li. ST. 'l'uostAs AQUIN.-is Cilre Club, Frrrncll Club, Science Club Doctor U Attributes: Enthusiastic, lively, understanding . . Pet Pet-ve: Compositions Weakness: Pizzeria and Pepsi- Cola l'et Ambition: To start a revo- lution DUNN, MARGARET ST. CEeu.1A .flrt Club, Tennis Designing D h Attributes: Witty, v1vaClol15. charming l'r-t Pr-eve: Report cards Weakness: Cniforms l'et Ambition: To replace Schiaperelli DURR. VERONICA M. Sr. CIECILIA Scieizcz' Club, Library Page, Valley Ball Club Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: Sedate, dependable, ambitious Pet Pr-eve: Crowded streets Weakness: Writing long let- ters l'et Ambition: To teach French DWYER. ANNE M. HOLY NAME or JESUS Presidest of the Mathematics Club, President of S. S. L., Manager of Hockey Varsity Aviatrix Attributes: Versatile, popular, spirited Pet Peeve: Giant fans Weakness: Red roadsters Pet Ambition: To pilot the Dixie Clipper DWVER, CATHERINE T. llor.Y NAME or JESUS Ilackry Varsity, Secretary ol S. L., lllathematics Club Mr-rev Secretarial Junior College ' I Attributes: Attractive, viva- cious, friendly Pet Peeve: Glamour boys Weakness: Fudge layer cake l'et Ambition: To be a patient of Dr. Kildaire DWYER, MARY C. ST. PATRICK Library Page, Science Club, Mathematics Club llusiness School Attributes: Dimpled. popular. cute Pet Peeve: Crew haircuts Weakness: Sundaes Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper ICGAN, BERNADETTE M. S1-, RIARY IAIAGIJALENE Glee Club, Publicity Club, Sf7ll7llSll Club St, Josephs College Attributes: Winning. easy- going, loyal Pet Peeve: Geometry Weakness: Chocolate . sunclaes Pet Ambition: To paint a mustache on the Sphinx ELLIS, ANN T. ST. RIICHAEL D Jllalhematics Club, Library Page, Laurel Refi. Teacher Q Attributes: Witty, cultured, candid Pet Peeve: Hamburgers with out onions Weakness: Joyce Kilmer l'et Ambition: To be a globe-trotter PAGE 10 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 ENGGREN, BEATRICE E. Sr. FRANCIS or ASSISI Glee Club, Cheer Leader, French Club Hunter College Attributes: Capricious, cute, capable Pct Peeve: Straight hair on rainy days Weakness: Potato chips Pet Ambition: To hitch on the back of a trolley car FARAGE. MARY Sr. ANsI:L1u Glee Club, French Club, .Science Club Kings County Nurses Training School i I Attributes: I Congenial, candid, co-operative Pet Peeve: Children Weakness: Crumb buns Pet Ambition: To become a radio announcer FARRELL, ANNE OUR LADY oI-' ANGELS Orchestra, Science Club, Secre- tary of German Club Juliard Attributes: Ready, willing, able Pet Peeve: Life in general Weakness: The Blue Danube Pet Ambition: To finish the unfinished symphony FARIIOLA, DOROTHEA J. HOLY FAMILY Riding Club, Hockey Club, Italian Club Business Attributes: Petite, lovable, fashionable Pet Peeve: Homework Weakness: Red hair Pet Ambition: To get a job FEARON, ROSEANN I. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO Hockey Varsity, Secretarial Club, lil. U. A. Private Secretary Attributes: Athletic, vivacious, refreshing Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Weakness: That curl in his hair Pct Ambition: To be a basket- ball coach IVERBER. AGNES J. Sr. AIARTIN or TOURS Mathematics C l u b , French Club, Attendance Duty Business School Attributes: Clever, attractive, popular Pet Pe-eve: Subway trains Weakness: Moccasins Pet Ambition: To work in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. FILOSA. CAROLYN A. Sr. SIIQPIIIIN Italian Club, S. S. L., Cru sad c St. Josephs College Attributes: Excitable, willing. friendly Pet Peeve: Gum chewers Weakness: Hats l'et Ambition: To be a dog catcher IVINNAN. JOAN M. Sr. JI-:Rosnt Crusade, German Club, JI. L'. .-t. College Attributes: Sparkling. jovial. prankislI l'et l't-eve: Loud alarm clocks Weakness: Brooklyn Dotlgt-rs Pet Ambition: 'l'o be a clam tligger F i Y P I 'E t , 'Wt I. Graduates at FINNERAN. HELEN V. OUR LADY or rms AIIRACULOUS BIEDAL Vice-President of M. U. AL, S. S. L., Softball team Business Attributes: Jolly, adaptable, attractive Pet Peeve: Pet peeves Weakness: Errol Flynn g Pet Ambition: To excel in aviation FISHER. HELEN M. Sr. CLEMEN1: Secretarial Club Business Attributes: Sweet, lovable, pleasing Pet Peeve: Late passes Weakness: Ice-cream sodas Pet Ambition: To dance the Lindy on Times Square FITZGERALD, EILEEN M. Sr. FRANCIS or ASSIST President of Class, Guidance Receptionist, French Club Mercy Secretarial Junior College Attributes: Cute, charming. capable Pet Peeve: Teacher's pets Weakness: Gooey sundaes Pet Ambition: To find the Fountain of Youth FITZPATRICK, MARGARET M. HoLY INNOCENTS Hockey Varsity, Science Club, French Club Fordham University Attributes: Intelligent, fastidi- ous. versatile Pet Peeve: Girls who call me darling Weakness: Cake and chocolate crackers Pet Ambition: To be the Brooklyn Dodgers' mascot FITZPATRICK, MONA R. ST. BARTHOLOMEW Secretarial Club, Skating Club, Glee Club Business Attributes: Lovable, humorous, blithe Pet Peeve: Uncollected home- work Weakness: Candy and ice cream Pet Ambition: To run the school elevator FLANAGAN, EILEEN A. ST. BARTIIOLOMEXV Library Page, Science Club, S. S. L. Grace Institute Attributes: Lovable. sparkling, amusing Pet I'eeve: Black seamed stockings Weakness: Crew haircuts Pet Ambition: To be a ferry- boat captain FLEESON. MARION 'l'RANsrIoURATIoN Glce Club, lllalhenratics Club XYashington School for Secre- taries Attributes: Ilumorous, friend- ly, vivacious Pet IR-eve: jokes about the Dodgers Weakness: New hats Pet Ambition: To see the IYo ltl Series in I-Ililu-ts' l it'ltl FLYNN. CATIIERINIC J. Sr. AlIt'lI.XIiI, l'rrxiflrnt al f'atholic Action, filer' Club, S. S. ,, I Iloly Cross Acafleniy Attributes: Sincere. congenial, pretty l'1-t l'I-eve: Oral topics Weakness: Chocolate fudge l'et Ambition: 'l'o be a secre- tary 'Wk e' t lr .tilt FOLEY. AUDREY M. Mosr HOLY CRoss Crusade, Italian Club, Jlathe- nzatics Club Light Housekeeper Attributes: Carefree, witty, winning Pet Peeve: Rust lipstick Weakness: Kosher frankfurters Pet Ambition: To own an um- brella FORKER. MARY E. HoLY RIZDEEMER Dranzatics, Vice-Presiclent of Crusade, Chairman of French Club Social Service Attributes: Laudable, lovable, capable Pet Peeve: Chemical valences Weakness: Cheese crackers Pet Ambition: To drive to school FOY, ROSE Buzssnn SACRAMENT Glee Club, Jllathematics Club, Crusade Business School Attributes: Sincere, gay. charming Pet Peeve: Politics Weakness: Ferry-boats Pet Ambition: To have a box at the Met FRANCIS. KATHLEEN H. Sr. TERESA Siennese Secretarial Club Comptometrist. U Attributes: Witty, delightful, pretty Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Hamburger with onions Pet Ambition: To ride to the top of the Empire State Building GAGLIARDI, MARIE L. Sr. CATHERINE or ALEXANDRIA Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Lovable, generous, popular Pet Peeve: ,Iealous girls Weakness: Tall blondes Pet Ambition: To be a trav- eling saleswoman GALIANO, LORETTA VISITATION Secretarial Club, Crusade Rep. Secretary Attributes: Sweet, charming, helpful Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Weakness: Blue eyes Pet Ambition: To travel around the world GALLAGHER, AGNES C. ST. JOACIIIAI S. S. L., French Club, Jlathe- matics Club Interior Decorator Attributes: Amiable, cute. gui Pet l'eevt-: Conceitecl people Weakness: Good dancers Pet Ambition: To redecorotc the White House GICIJ. THELMA M. Sr. .lOSI'1l'lI i'tlafln'1nutirs Club, Library I'age, Valley Ball Grace Institute Attributes: Intelligent. viva- cious, reliable Pet l't-eve: Rainy days Weakness: Riding up down escalators Pet Ambition: To catch oppor- tunity while he's knoclfllii on my floor 1 1 g- CTS ITI- 0! ch le, ces ub, JOX -I. il, the atc RIA JS, HV- ep. r n ys he- H l r- 12 JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 11 june 1941 ff!! QV i GIZOGHAN, RITA A. ST. GREGORY Dranzatics, Glra Club, Captain of Chrvfr Squad Mount St. Vincent Attributes: Warm-hearted, cas- ual. captivating Pet Peeve: Mixed plaids Weakness: Soft eyes Pet Ambition: To think in an- other language GIGRAGHTY, ELEANOR M. ST. BARTIIOLOMEXV Siennese Secretarial Club Court Stenographer Attributes: Pretty, gay, fasci- natmg Pet Peeve: Introverts Weakness: Food Pet Ambition: To be a teacher GERAGHTY, JEANNE P. SS. JOACHIM AND ANNE S. S. L., Glec Club, Library Page Queens College Attributes: Laughing, lovely, loquacious Pet Peeve: Cafeteria chairs Weakness: Chapeaux Pet Ambition: To be early for school two days in a row GERNLER, GENEVIEVE A. OUR LADY or VICTORY Spanish Club, Catholic Action Rep., Volley Ball Business school Attributes: Co-operative, gen- erous, congenial Pet Peeve: Straight hair Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To fly an air- plane GILLEN, MARION B. ST. ANSELM lllathenzatics Club, Science Club, Tennis Club St. Joseph's College Attributes: Petite, amiable, 'timpish Pet Peeve: Lights at night Weakness: Hats Pet Ambition: To own a ranch GILLIGAN, MARY C. ST. SEBASTIAN lllathenzatics Club, French Club, M. U. A. Nurse Attributes: Mischievous, delight- ful, disarming Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Weakness: Brown eyes Pet Ambition: To climb the ladder Min gym GLYNN, KATHLEEN J. OUR LADY or PERPETUAI. HELP Laurel Floor Manager, Library Page, Glee Club Queens College Attributes: Merry, accommo- dating, sincere Pet Peeve: Stocking runs Weakness: Hot fudge sundaes Pet Ambition: To personally assassinate Cicero GORMAN, MARY W. ST. NICHOLAS Spanish Club, Glce Club Business School Attributes: Genial, petite, gen- erous Pet Peeve: Getting up early in the morning Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To travel GRADLER. MARION li. ST. GREGORY Cheer Squad Secretary, Glu' Club, Tennis Club Business School Attributes: Witty, winsome, wise Pet Peeve: Vegetable soup Weakness: Holidays I Pet Ambition: To supply tired lightning bugs with Mazda Lamps GRAF. MADELEINE A. OUR LADY or LOURDES Glee Club, Gcrrnan Club, Library Page Nurse Attributes: Attractive, cheerful. dignified Pet Peeve: The sound of the dentist's drill Weakness: Angel cake Pet Ambition: To sing at the Metropolitan GRAHAM, DOROTHY M. P. S. 114. QUEENS Vice-President of Glec Club, Crusade, Dramatics Business School Attributes: Winsome, witty, wise Pet Peeve: People with no sense of humor Weakness: Murder mysteries Pet Ambition: To be dictator of Rockaway GRAY, ELEANOR V. OUR LADY or Gooo CoUNsEL Shield, Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Loyal, conscien- tious. sincere Pet Peeve: Copy cats Weakness: Music Pet Ambition: To swing a baton GREEN. RITA C. SHIMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Publicity Club, Science Club, Mathematics Club Queens College Attributes: Artistic, sincere, ex- traordinary Pet Peeve: Box coats and tur- bans Weakness: Chocolate f u d g e Mondaes Pet Ambition: To buy Orphan Annie a new dress GREENE, KATHLEEN THERESE ST. BIARGARET Catholic Action Rep., S. S. L. Social Service Work Attributes: Attractive, vi- vacious, magnetic Pet Peeve: Harvard choppings Weakness: Ice cream sundaes Pet Ambition: To open a sweet shoppe with a dancing pa- vilion GRUNINGER, BERTHA C. ST. BIARY School Stare, Glee Club, Sec- retarial Club Expert Accountant Attributes: Sweet. lovely, gay Pet Peeve: Conceited youth Weakness: Lew Lehr . Pet Ambition: To be a foreign correspondent SCMIOG CLASS ' HAMMER, MARIE C. ST. BARBARA I Spanish Club, .llItlillf'.Hlt1f1l'S Club, Music Appreciation Court Stenographer Attributes: Gracious. decorous, sedulous Pet Peeve: Trolleys Weakness: jewelry U . Pet Ambition: To be a pl21I1lSl HAMMOND, GERTRUDE H. ST. JOAN or ARC Prrsirlent of Science Club, Mathematics Club Manhattanville A Attributes: Efficient, gay, cap- tivating Pet Peeve: Unbalanced equa- tions in chemistry Weakness: Apple turnovers Pet Ambition: To have curly hair, even on rainy days HANOPHY, MARIE A. OUR LADY or LouRDEs lllathematics Club, Glee Club Business School , Attributes: Sweet, poised, pe- tite Pet Peeve: End of study period Weakness: Flower hats Pet Ambition: To be a second Hetty Green HARRISON. ROSE A. ST. ANDREW' or AvENILLo Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Adorable, s w e e t , charming Pet Peeve: Grand Central Sta- tion Weakness: Black hair and black eyes Pet Ambition: Air hostess HART. FAUSTINA M. ST. BARTI-IoI.oIxIEw S. S. L., Cheer Squad, Tennis Club Nurses' Training Attributes: Glamorous, refresh- ing. willing Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet Ambition: To ride on a transport plane HARTEL. CATHERINE T. ST. MICHAEL French Club, Matheinaticx Club, Vice-President of Art Club Pratt Institute Attributes: Dainty, demure, lovable Pet Peeve: High heels and anklettes Weakness: Wavy hair Pet Ambition: To play the saxophone HARTIGAN, MARIE A. ST. VINCENT FERRER Associate Editor af Laurel, l'ice-Pre.virlent of C. A. L. C., Mathematics Club Business Attributes: Vivacious, versatile, sparkling Pet Peeve: Only 24 hours a day Weakness: Memorial Pet Ambition: To be a shutter bug what shuts HALAHAN, MARGARET ST. ANDREXV or AvELLINo Secretarial Club Business . Attributes: Pert, Pleasing. pul- chritudinous Pet Peeve: Subways Weakness: Green eyes . Pet Ambition: To be a private secretary HAUBENREICH, FRIEDA M. ST. DIARY INIAGDALENE S. S. L., Secretarial Club Business Attributes: Cheerful, friendly, ambitious Pet Peeve: Conscription Weakness: Airplanes Pet Ambition: To conscript airplanes A PAGE 12 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 HAUCK. EYELYN M. Sr. BIATTHIAS Presirlent of German Club, Sci- ence Club, Mathematics Club Attributes: Intelligent, interest- ing. unaffected Pet Peeve: Vanity Weakness: Banana split Pet Ambition: To pilot my own plane HAYES, ANNE A. Sr. FRANCIS or Assisi .lltlllldlfltlflfi Club, F r c n c I1 Club, Guidance Receptionist Mount St. Vincent's College Attributes: Versatile, attractive, poised Pet Peeve: Bleached blondes Weakness: Drape-men Pet Ambition: To be an avia- trix HEALY. ELLEN T. HOLY CROSS l ice-l'resirle11t of Class, Presi- rlrnf of Rizling Club, Glce H Club Holy Cross Academy Attributes: Gracious. sincere, cheerful Pet l'eeve: Latin vocabulary Weakness: Fancy handkerchiefs Pet Ambition: To be an eraser for a sky writer HEFFERNAN. ANNE ST. GREGORY C. A. L. C., French Club, Science Club St. ,loseph's College Attributes: Obliging. fastidious. conscientious Pet Peeve: French compositions Weakness: Cream puffs Pet Ambition: To be a second DuPont HEGARTY. HELEN M. HOLY CRoss Scnool. Glee Club, S. S. L, Holy Cross Academy Attributes: Gracious, poised. so- phisticated Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet Ambition: To meet The little man who wasn't there HICNNESSY. EILEEN. T. OUR LADY QUEEN oi-' AIARTYRS Library Page, Tennis Club, Srierire Club Grace Institute Attributes: Yivacious. carefree. likeable l'et Peeve: Conga lines Weakness: Cows Pet Ambition: To meet the man who came to dinner HENRY. KATHLEEN F. fir. l'.t1'RtcK Sl'l'l'I'fllI'j' of Treasury of Ciu- siifle, S. S. L., .-lr! Club Business Schofil Attributes: Attractive. jovial, delectable l'et l'eeve: Stubborn people Weakness: Silly hats l'et Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper HIGGINS. l'1I.lZABl'I'l'H P. OVR l..umv or Moesr t'xi:ui:i. .llfilltwnitilifs Club, l r1'nfh Club Kings County Nurses Traininu School Attributes: Persevering. :uni- able, lively l'et lleeve: l5rips Weakness: Riding in School lilevator l'et Ambition: To meet Coin- ratle X ' it i -7- Rx I Y WV 537' f jsakygf Q Zta uf r 5? f 3 xg 9, f ' 6' ' .1 - I' Yffggif? f .0Q'f7' zi : 1 Graduates of HIGGINS. MARY P. Sr. EPHREAI Hockey, Varsity, Timer fa Basketball Varsity, S. S. L. Business Attributes: Carefree, winsome, friendly l'et Peeve: Glamour Weakness: Bargain hunting Pet Ambition: To take a trip in an airplane HIGGINS. PATRICIA M. Sr. Snsasr1AN Shield Rep., zllatlzematics Club, French Club Business School Attributes: Whimsical, delight- ful. effervescent Pet Peeve: Quiet evenings at home Weakness: Cake Pet Ambition: To sing on key HINSON. GERALDINE A. Sr. CHRISTOPHER .-lr! Club, Glee Club, German Club Business Attributes: Attractive, artistic, versatile Pet Peeve: Blind Dates Weakness: Hamberg hats Pet Ambition: To play oppo- site Caesar Romero HORAN, MARTINA ST. GERARD IIIAJELLA French Club, S. S. L., Dra- matics Oueen's College Attributes: P 0 i s e d, friendly, striking Pet Peeve: High heels with ankle socks Weakness: Mason Mints Pet Ambition: To drill a den- tist's teeth HORN, FRANCES C. Sr. RAYMOND Science Club, German Club, Orchestra Nursing Attributes: Sincere, sociable. unaffected Pet Peeve: Genii Weakness: Boston cream pie Pet Ambition: To sell Good Humorsu HUGHES, ANNA M. ST. PATRICK Laurel Rep, Siennese Secre- tarial Club Secretary Attributes: Winning smile, hon- est. mischievous Pet Peeve: A small fellow with a tall girl Weakness: Roller coasters l'et Ambition: To become a tlier HIQRLMAN. ANN F. Hom' Cu1t.D JESUS liift'-I,fl'SilL!'lIl of S. S. L., Sien- nrsf Serrclarial Club, Bas- lerlllllll Secretary Attributes: Candid. casual. efti- eient l'et l'eeve: Writing composi- tions Weakness: Rhumba l'et Ambition: To Lise a para- chute IIVSZCZA. HELEN M. Sr. joux tixxrlus l'rr.rirl:'nl of Gln' Club, Sfirnrr Club, .llusif .flppwfititiorl St. Mary's Hospital-Nursing Attributes: Cheerful, sympa- thetic. dependable l'et l'eeve: Gym blouses Weakness: Newest styles in clothes l'et Ambition: To be an air hostess W7 Y we JENNER, CHARLOTTE M. OUR LADY or 'rl-xi-3 NIIRACULOUS IIIEDAL German Club Beautician Attributes: Lovely, loyal, sin- cere l'et Peeve: Knee socks Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To invent run- proof stockings JOYCE, MARGARET M. ST. SAv1oUR Glge Club, Spanish Club, S. . L. Business School Attributes: Twinkling, spar- kling, gay Pet Peeve: Peroxide blondes Weakness: Indians Pet Ambition: To be an ac- tress JUDGE, MARGUERITE I. OUR LADY or VICTORY S. S, L., Shield Rep., Tennis Club Attributes: Trustworthy, versa- tile. vivacious Pet Peeve: Ankle Chokers Weakness: Redheads l'et Ambition: To be intro- duced to Morpheus KAISER. KATHRYN M. Sr. CHRISTOPHER German Club, Science Club, Library Page Dietitian Attributes: Sweet, disarming, delightful Pet Peeve: People confusing my name with that of a famous orchestra leader Weakness: Cakes l'et Ambition: To bake a good chocolate layer cake KAMINSKI, CLAIRE J. Sr. Ik'IAT'l'IIIAS Presirlent of Class, Art Club, Glee Club Fashion designer Attributes: Winsome, magnani- inous. enthusiastic Pet Peeve: Snoods Weaknesss: Perfumes and more perfumes Pet Ambition: To be a secret agent for Uncle Sam KANE, KATHLEEN H. Sr. IXIONICA Vice-Presirlent of Orchestra, Music Appreciation, Mathe- matics Club Business School Attributes: Cheerful, sincere, lovable l'et Peeve: People who shove Weakness: Red dresses l'et Ambition: To lead an or- chestra KARPINSKI. MARY R. Sr. S'rAN1sLAUs Glen Club, Guidance Recep- tiunist Brown's Business School Attributes: Sparkling. efferves- cent, witty Pet Peeve: Carmen Lombardo Weakness: Firemen l'et Ambition: To be a libra- rian RICANE, MARGARET M. Sr. 'I'i:REs,x Glcc Club, French Club, Cru- safle New Rochelle Attributes: A le r t, refreshing, ladylike l'et Peeve: Runs in stockings Weakness: Roast pork and sauerkraut l'et Ambition: To give an oral topic sans knocking knees JUNE, 1941 LAUREL PAGE 13 ,tune 1941 KEEGAN, EILEEN O. LITTLE FLOWER lllatheinatics Club, Art Club, Library Page Grace Institute Attributes: Demure, dainty, delightful Pet Peeve: Rem advertisements Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet Ambition: To be a paper- hanger KEEGAN, MARGARET M. ST. BENEDIC1- Josizmi LABRE Science Club, Music Apprecia- tion, Laboratory Service Business School Attributes: Willing, wise, win- some Pet. Peeve: Chemical Equa- tions Weakness: Blonde hair and blue eyes Pet Ambition: To operate an elevator KELLY. HELEN R. Sr. DIARY GATE or HEAVEN S. S. L., Crusade Washington School for Secre- taries Attributes: Dependable, attrac- tive. affable Pet Peeve: Little theater oral topics XVeakness: Notre Dame on pa- rade Pet Ambition: To be a for- tune teller KELLY. MARGARET M. Hour CRoss S. S. L., Crusade, Guidance Receptionist New York Institute of Die- tetics Attributes: Jolly, wholesome, unassuming Pet Peeve: Mice Weakness: H5 and 10'sl' Pet Ambition: To be a steeple- jack KELLY, MIRIAM F. ST. GREGORY Mathematics Club, Crusade, Tennis Club Business school Attributes: Sincere, blissful, versatile Pet Peeve: Being broke Weakness: Blondes Pet Ambition: To design a new wardrobe KELLY. MIRIAM F. C. ST. ,IOAN OF ARC President of Catholic Action Literary Club, Vice-President of Class, Science Club Queens College Attributes: Piquant. charming. vivacxous Pet Peeve: One way traffic Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To be an avia- trlx KENNEDY, ROSEMARY E. ST. IWIICHAEL T en n is , Music Appreciation, Albertus Magnus S c i e n c e Club St. Johnls L. I. C. Hospital Attributes: Friendly, generous. dependable Pet Peeve: Home work Weakness: Apple pie llet Ambition: To play a drum KENNELLY, REGINA E. OUR LADY or LouRDEs Laurel Rep., Siennese Secre- tarial Club Secretary Attributes: Efficient, petite. jolly Pet Peeve: People saying, 'LI told you so Weakness: Irish melodies Pet likmbition: To be tive feet ta ! , 1 i rajtgefs ' it M55 u ov tp w e is 1 .,,.. Q .W .. - ,. t, .- . - 1,53 493 r 1 M k r Q . ' 1 f , Q , ,La- I KILLION. GERTRUDE C. ST. RAYMOND I President of Art Club, Riding Club, Library Page Commercial artist h . Attributes: Genial, artistic, witty Pet Peeve: Chipped nail pol- ish Weakness: Short periods l'et Ambition: To invent a new color KOCH, EDITH F. ST. josiavu Shield, Crusade, Italian Club Beautician Attributes: Charming, willing, friendly Pet Peeve: Washing dishes Weakness: Turkey dinner l'et Ambition: To write a novel KROPF, ELEANOR P. Sr. JOSEPH S c i e n c e Club, Mathematics Club, Laurel Rep. Nurse's Training Attributes: Thoughtful, wist- ful. youthful Pet Peeve: Cocktails Cfruitj Weakness: BowsC?7 Pet Ambition: To be Bob Hope's rival KUNTZ, VIRGINIA M. ST. BENEDICT ,losEP1-1 Tennis Club, Cheer Squad, Library Page Grace Institute Attributes: Vivacious, petite. sparkling Pet Peeve: The Shuttle Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To meet John Doe LAFFERTY, ANNA M. ST. JOSEPH S. S. L., M. U. A. Rep., Bad- minton Club St. Mary's Hospital-Nurses training Attributes: Merry, amusing, friendly Pet Peeve: Soda bottles in the cafeteria Weakness: Candy Pet Ambition: To be a trapeze artist LALLY, MURIEL G. ST. GERARD BIA-IELLA S. S. L., Crusade, Mathematics Club Business School Attributes: Amiable, pretty, winsome Pet Peeve: Monday mornings Weakness: Chocolate pudding Pet Ambition: To be a lion tamer LAMB, ANNE M. T.i'r'rI.E FLOWER Tennis Club, S. S. L., Library Page Washington Business School Attr'butes: True, cheerful, helpful Pet Peeve: Crooked stocking seams Weakness: Tuna fish on toast Pet Ambition: To be a licensed speed boat driver LARKIN, LORETTA C. ST. AGNES I Secretary of lll. U. A., llluszc Appreciation, Shield Rep. College Attributes: Sagacious, unassum- ing. amiable Pet Peeve: Dramatic people Weakness: Nice hands Pet Ambition: To own a roller coaster Scmoa Ctoss ' LAWRENCE, RITA L. Hom' NAME S. S. L., Sienncse Secretarial Club Pratt Institute-Illustrator Attributes: Fashionable, fanci- ful. 'tdanciful' l'et Peeve: Subway stairs Weakness: Bits-i-o's and pepsi- cola Pet Ambition: To be a human canon ball LEAHY, PATRICIA A. Sr. BIALACIIY Secretary of Orchestra, Laurel Rep., Mathematical Secretary Business Attributes: Sparkling, loyal, un- assuming Pet Peeve: Cold showers after gym Weakness: Ferry boats l'et Ambition: To be a career woman LEDDY, EILEEN A. ST. PETER Riding Club, Italian Club, S. S. L. Grace Institute Attributes: Energetic, alluring. lovable Pet Peeve: Monday mornings Weakness: Tricky hats Pet Ambition: To acquire an Irish brogue LEWIS, MARY F. Hom' INNOCENTS .Secretarial Club, S. S. L. Secretary Attributes: Charming, captivat- ing. amiable Pet Peeve: t'Corny comedians Weakness: Dark wavy hair with blue eyes Pet Ambition: To be the Dodgers' manager LIANTONIO, MARIE R. ST. JEROME Siennese .Secretarial Club, Cru- sade Rep. Bookkeeper Attributes: Winsome, loyal, genial Pet Peeve: Transcribing my sten notes Weakness: Frankfurters l'et Ambition: To learn how to cook LIKAY, ETHEL ST. BARTHOLOMEXV lllatlzemalics Club, Sc i e n c e Club, Glee Club Business School Attributes: Kind, friendly, amiable Pet Peeve: Gym blouses Weakness: Apple turnovers Pet Ambition: To be an ele- vator girl LINDEN, RITA M. ST. Tuosms AQUINAS Crusade, S. S. L., Catholic Action Business School Attributes: Captivating, charm- ing. sincere Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Ice cream sand- wiches Pet Ambition: To meet Yehudi LOTTIER, ALICE M. OUR LADY UEEN or INIARTYR Q s Library Page, Music Apprecia- tion, Spanish Club Business Attributes: Amiable, affable, mirthful Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Weakness: Nice clothes Pet Ambition: To be tall PAGE 14 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 Scmoa Ctoss ' ' ,Q 7 r-Qu W, , ,I ,, ji 'f' ,Q s t 4 , sf .za in ,, .t Z ZS r 6 W 40 A 9- ' ,fa if ,gf t . re f Z if Y My 4 . , Z. H H .-1. if 4 ,., . ' f ggj a 53 5 I , 3 t J ' f 1 5 1' LOWE. VIRGINIA M. ST. AUCUSTINE President of Class, Captain of Hockey Varsity, Basketball Varsity Holy Cross Academy Attributes: Versatile, gay, lovely Pet Peeve: Oral topics Weakness: Lemon cokes . Pet Ambition: To ride In IXIemorial's elevator LUDWIG, IRENE M. OUR LADY or VICTORY Art Club. German Club, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Artistic. captivat- ing. genial Pet Peeve: Loud neckties Weakness: Roller skating Pet Ambition: To be a soda jerker LUNNY, VIRGINIA W. OUR LADY or TI-IE IXIIRACULOUS IHEDAL S. S. L., Spanish Club Library Page Business school Attributes: jovial, genial, capable Pet Peeve: Giggles Weakness: Redheads Pet Ambition: To ride a mo- torcycle LYDON. CATHERINE P. ST. GREGORY Hawthorne, Library Page Business school Attributes: Alert, charming, friendly Pet Peeve: Wedgies Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To be a dancing Instructor. LYNCH. EILEEN T. ST. PANcRAs German Club, Mathematics Club, S. S. L. College Attributes: Dignihed, diplo- matic. vivacious Pet Peeve: little hats Weakness: Chocolate sundae Pet Ambition: To drive a car LYNCH. MARY C. ST. VINCENT FERRIER Mathematics Club, F r e n ch Club, Albertus Jllagnus Sci- ence Club Heffiey's Business School Attributes: Cute, ambitious, friendly Pet Peeve: Snow Weakness: Intermezzo Pet Ambition: To be the Big Boss MADDEN. DOROTHY L. ST. AsIuRosE Sirnnese Strcrrtarial Club Secretary Attributes: Generous, unaffect- ed. selfless Pet Peeve: Brooklyn Dodgers Weakness: N. Y. Giants l'et Ambition: To be a sports reporter KlAGl'lRli. MARY Y. Sr. YINVI-:NT l'll1RRliR Library I'a,u1' Business School Attributes: Regular, humorous. friendly Pet l's-eve: Monday morning l'et Weakness: Pepsi-Cola Pet Ambition: To grow finger- nails ttwo inches longl 7 hy .gli W Y I fraduates of MALONEY, EILEEN M. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Library Page, Spanish Club, Tennis Club Miss. Dunbar's Business School Attributes: Friendly, kind, sincere Pet Peeve: English bull dogs Pet Weakness: Cokes Pet Ambition: To be a. foreign interpreter MANGAN, MARY A. ST. ANNE Secretarial Club, Laurel Class Reporter, ill. U. A. Private Secretary Attributes: Amiable, efferves- cent. humorous Pet Peeve: Pants without a D02 Pet Weakness: Tuna fish and pickles Pet Ambition: To ring in a false alarm MANGAN, MARY C. OUR LADY or Gooo COUNSEL Mathematics Club, Glee Club, M. U. A. Rep. Business School Attributes: Sincere, witty, friendly Pet Peeve: Subway rush hour Pet Weakness: Tommy Dorsey Pet Ambition: To see a Dodger-Giant game MARKS, PHYLLIS M. OUR LADY or GooD CoUNsEI. Riding Club, Mathematics Club, Art Club Business School Attributes: Vivacious, versatile. captivating Pet Peeve: Long finger nails Pet Weakness: Horses Pet Ambition: To be a ski jumper MCCABE. ANNE A. ST. PATRICK Siennese Secretarial Club, Crusade Court Stenographer Attributes: Sunny, petite, lov- able Pet Peeve: Waxed mustaches Pet Weakness-Dancing in every style and tempo Pet Ambition: To paint the North Pole green MCCABE, ANNE L. ST. GREGORYi5 Shielri, Szcnnese Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Lovable, attractive, fun-loving Pet Peeve: Conceit Pet ll'eakness: Cokes Pet Ambition: Go roller skat- ing on 42nd Street and Times Square MeCABE. RITA B. ST. SYLVESTER Albrrlus Magnus Club, Spanish Club, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Demure, friendly, admirable Pet Pet-ve: Multi-colored cos- tunic-A Pet Weakness: Sweets Pet Ambition: 'l'o be a midget In n circus Mc'CAl l REY. RUSICANNE. C. OUR LADI' or AIOUNT CARMEL Loxo IsL.xNn fllallzruialics Club, Art Club, Crusaflt' Business Attributes: Sincere. congenial, gay Pet Pt-eve: Soda pop Pet Weakness: Food Pet Ambition: To ring the pt-- riod bell MCCONNELL, CATHERINE M. ST. BARNAEAS, BELLMORE S. S. L., Crusade, Catholic Action Business School Attributes: Cheerful, loyal, true Pet Peeve: Cats. all kinds Pet Weakness: Crew haircuts Pet Ambition: To eat spa- ghetti like a lady MCCORMACK. MARGARET E. OUR LADY or THE MIRACLILOUS RIEDAL German Club, lllathematics Club, Library Club Business School Attributes: Charming, lively, attractive Pet Peeve: Low heeled shoes Pet Weakness: Reading Pet Ambition: To ride in an airplane McDERMOTT, EILEEN M. ST. CECILIA Mathematics Club, Tennis, S. S. L. Rep. St. Joseph's College Attributes: Sincere, gracious, sociable Pet Peeve: Friday tests Pet Weakness: Mystery stories Pet Ambition: To turn in a fire alarm MCDONNELL. ANNA P. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Science Club, Spanish Club, Library Page Kings County Nurses Home Attributes: Friendly, studious, lovable Pet Peeve: Anti-Irish people Pet Weakness: Apples Pet Ambition: To Hy to Ire- land MCEVENIE. MARGARET M. ST. CLEMENT Secretarial Club Delehanty Business School Attributes: Loving, loyal, care- free Pet Peeve: Girls with straight long hair Pet Weakness: Poached eggs Pet Ambition: To do a square dance at the Ritz-Carlton MCGARRY. GERTRUDE E. ST. CATIIERINE or GENo.x Secretary of Class, Glee Club, Spanish Club Grace Institute Attributes: Witty, jolly, gen- erous Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Pet Weakness: Frankfurters and soda pop Pet Ambition: To be an embalmer RICGOVERN, EILEEN M. IsIsI.xeUI.ATE CONCEPTION Siennvsfr .Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Fun-loving. charm- ing. pretty Pet l'eeve: Damp and rainy weather Pet Weakness: Rowing in the rain Pet Ambition: To found an old maid's home MeGOWAN. MARGARET E. ST. AMBROSE Italian Club, Riding Club, S. S. L. Nurse Attributes: Petite, amiable, mischievous Pet Pecve: Studying Pet Weakness: 3 o'clock cokes Pet Ambition: To graduate 1 its OUS ly, Jes an M. us, mries n a 'IC tus, le .IC- M . :are- tight gs l.l3.l'E lil E. Ilub, gen- rs arm- iny the tn E. okes JUNE, 1941 LAU REL PAGE 15 june 1941 MCGRATH. JOAN OQUQEN or ALL SAINTS Rfdwz Club, An Club, Bazlnzznton Club Model Attributes: Lively, glamorous. amicable Pet Peeve: People with swritr voices Pet Weakness: Horses Pet Ambition: To be one of the most competent riders ot' open jumpers MCKEON. ROSEMARY T. ST. SAVIOUR Science Club, Hockey, Tennis Columbia University Attributes: Vivacious, captivat- ing. original Pet Peeve: Crooked stocking seams Pet Weakness: Uniforms Pet Ambition: To run a hot- dog stand MCMORROW. AGNES C. ST. SEBASTIAN Crusade, Mathematics Club, French Club Business Attributes: Vivacious, gracious, loquacious Pet Peeve: Drape-men Pet Weakness: Brownies Pet Ambition: To climb the beams in gym MEANEY. ANN V. ST. PATRICK Spanish Club, Science Club Delehanty Institute Attributes: Intelligent, fun- loving, musical Pet Peeve: Burnt toast Pet Weakness: Doughnuts Pet Ambition: To be a mascot for the Dodgers MECHLER, GLORIA A. ABRAHAM LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL French Club, lllalheinalics Club Kaupert Secretarial College Attributes: Gay, amusing, mis- chievous Pet Peeve: Superiority com- plexes Pet Weakness: Roller skating Pet Ambition: To find out why the S o'clock whistle didn't blow MEHLING, DOROTHY M. ST. BARBARA Art Club, German Club, Mathematics Club Heffiey's Business School . Attributes: Charming, artistic. attractive Pet Peeve: Galoshes Pet' Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To be a model MERRIGAN, MARGARET M. ST. BARTHOLOMEW Siennese Secretarial Club, S. S. L., Skating Club Drakels Business School Attributes: Friendly, bright, lovable Pet Peeve: Bull-throwersu Pet Weakness: Strawberry - sundaes Pet Ambition: To be an espionage agent METZNER, ALICE M. ST. BARBARA President of Class, lllatheinatics Club, German Club College Attributes: Intellectual, versa- tile. congenial Pet Peeve: Balloon trousers Pet Weakness: Crumb buns Peltl lgmbition: To meet Ye- , ui MEZZ.-'lNO'l l'Ii. JEAN J. ST. BIARY or TIII: SEA' Crusaalr, Laurel Rep., Sicnnlsr Secretary Club Private Secretary Attributes: Effervescent, agile. subtle Pet Peeve: Crew haircuts Pet Weakness: Pickles Pet Ambition: To be a corn popper MIORELLI, ANTONETTE E. ST. Josizpu. PATRON Vice-Prcsirlcnt aj German Club, lllatlurmatics Club, Science Club Nursing ' Attributes: Melodic, pleasant. industrious Pet Peeve: Carmen Lombardo Pet Weakness: Stirling Hayden Pet Ambition: To be bat-boy for the N. Y. Yankees MIRABITO, MARION C. ST. CATHERINE or GIzNoA Spanish Club, Art Club, Music Appreciation Business School . Attributes: Amiable, efficient, stately Pet Peeve: Baby talk Pet Weakness: Radio Pet Ambition: To take a long boat trip anywhere on the Queen Mary . i I i MOLLOY, ANNA K. TRANSFIGURATION Spanish Club, Draniatics, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Vivacious, mirth- ful. winsome Pet Peeve: Straight hair Pet Weakness: Curly brown hair Pet Ambition: To visit Holly- wood MOLLOY, CATHERINE P. OUR LADY or BIOUNT CARMEL lllathenzatics Club, French Club Holy Cross Business School Attributes: Charming, chummy, carefree Pet Peeve: Subways Pet Weakness: Study periods Pet Ambition: To be an inter- national spy MOLONEY. ANNE C. ST. ELIZABETH Albcrtus Magnus Science Club, Tennis Club, lllathernatics Club Nurse Attributes: Whimsical, amic- able. winsome Pet Peeve: Garlic eaters in the crowded subway Pet Weakness: A ratio of 6m:lg Pet Ambition: To rocket up to Mars X IW W W MORHART, MARION C. ST. THosIAs TI-IE APOSTLE S. S. L. Secretary Attributes: Amicable, generous, amiable Pet Peeve: Subway crowds Pet Weakness: Ice cream sodas Pet Ambition: To travel MORRIS. EVELYN E. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Spanish Club Business Attributes: Loyal, charming, Hay Pet Peeve: Bangs Pet Weakness: Italian spa- ghetti Pet Ambition: To be a sky writer Samoa CLQSS ' MORRIS. MARY B. SS. PETILR AND PAUL Business School Attributes: Sincere, likeable. lookable l'et Peeve: Oral topics Pet Weakness: Bows Pet Ambition: To lead my own banrl RIORRISSEY, ELEANOR V. ST. PAUL Library Page, Sicnncsc Secre- tarial Club, S. S. L. Attributes: Fun-loving, help- ful. sharpie addict Pet Peeve: Stockings Pet YYeakness: Drape jackets Pet Ambition: To be a chim- ney sweeper MOSES. ADA T. ST. BENEDICT lllathenzatics Club, Vollcy Ball, Basketball Hunter College Attributes: Dependable, regu- lar. athletic Pet Peeve: Shadows Pet Weakness: Dodgers Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper MOST. MARGARET A. ST. BIICHAEL lllusic Appreciation, Glee Club Teacher Attributes: Loyal, cultured, friendly Pet Peeve: Bangs Pet Weakness: Spaghetti Pet Ambition: To revise French MUCCITELLI, VICTORIA A. ST. BIATTHENV Italian Club Heffley's Attributes: Sweet, shy, sophisticated Pet Peeve: Jitterbugs Pet Weakness: Banana splits Pet Ambition: To conquer the Conga MULHALL. OLIVE D. ST. JOSEPH Library Page, Science Club lllathcmalics Club St. Vinct-nt's Hospital for Nurses Training Attributes: Sincere. depend- able. commendable Pet Peeve: Non-danceable dates Pet Weakness: Glenn Miller's music Pet Ambition: To lead my own orchestra MULZOFF. REGINA B. ST. NICHOLAS or TOLENTINE Class Secrctary, Glee Club, Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Magnetic, attrac- tive. charming Pet Peeve: Damp weather's effect on my hair llct Weakness: Soft music Pet Ambition: To discover who Yehudi really is MURPHY. LILLIAN F. ST. TERIESA French Club, Mathematics Club Journalism Attributes: Keen, impressive, lovable Pet Peeve: Snakes Pct Weakness: Blue eyes l'et Ambition: To be a for- eign correspondent PAGE 16 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 Scnioa CLASS ' 'S t 49 MURRAY. ALICE C. ET. B.xRTHoLoxIEw Illatlzematics Club, Library Page Oueens College Attributes: Vivacious. cheerful sparkling Pet Peeve: Stocking runs Pet Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To grow two inches NADER, GLORIA C. ST. PAUL Spanish Club, S. S. L., Library Page Grace Institute ' I Attributes: Pleasant. sophisti- cated, charming Pet Peeve: Freshman school- bags Pet Weakness: Red heads Pet Ambition: To rival Deanna Durbin NADZEIKA. ANNA E. ANNUNcIA'rIoN illatlzeniatics Club, Valley ball, Tennis Physical training teacher Attributes: Affable, alert, athletic Pet Peeve: Subway trains Pet Weakness: Drum majors Pet Ambition: To ride in an airplane O'HARA, VIRGINIA C. P. S. S0 illatbematirs Club. Spanish Club, Library Page College Attributes: Amicable, attrac- tive, affectionate Pet Peeve: The wind Pet Weakness: Jerry Colon:t's mustache Pet Ambition: To meet Yehudi OLIVA, ANNA ST. AMBROSE Italian Club Attributes: Pleasant, promis- ing, respectful Pet Peeve: Oral topics Pet Weakness: 'l'ony Martin Pet Ambition: To be a jour- nalist in Hollywood O'SHl5A, CHRISTINE M. ST. Farmers XAVIER Srirrice Club, Italian Club Mercy Business College Attributes: Witty, friendly. vivacious Pet Peeve: Corny jokes l'et Weakness: Navy blue dresses Pet Ambition: To publish a book OSMERS. MARY L. Sr. EPIIREM l'rt'si1lr'nt aj the I'ilAI'l1lilI Club, Sriwzce Club, Badminton Nurst-'s Training A Attributes: Sincere, jovial, ani- mated Pet Pet-ve: Monday mornin! Pet Weakness: The Beautiful lllue Danube l'et Ambition: 'lio Psee Amer- ica lirst UWENS. ANN MARIE 'II ST. Asroxv oi-' P.tbt:.x .blfltlflilfl Club, Tennis llusiness School Attributes: Yivacious, ambi- tious. talented Pet Pet-ve: Politics Pet Weakness: Notre Dame Pet Ambition: Radio and travel 6ea1:luales of PADIAN. ANNE M. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Illatliernatirs Club, French Club, S. S. L. Business Attributes: Admirable, ami- able, lovable Pet Pe-eve: Wet umbrellas in crowded subway trains Pet Weakness: Glenn Miller Pet Ambition: First woman President PALMER. ANNE M. OUR LADY QUEEN or AIARTYRS Spanish Club, illatbematics Club C. A. L. C. Business School Attributes: Admirable. gra- cious, talented Pet Peeve: Freshmen's school- bags Pet Weakness: Chocolate fudge sundae Pet Ambition: To travel PANDOLFO, MARIANNA N. ST. LEO Library Page, Science Club, C. A. L. C. Librarian Attributes: Serene, sincere, amicable Pet Peeve: Lack of escalators Pet Weakness: Story books Pet Ambition: To travel PARKER. HELEN T. OUR LADY or Gooo COUNSEL Basketball Varsity, Siennese Secretarial Club Court Stenographer Attributes: Cute, athletic ability, fun-loving Pet Peeve: Studying Pet Weakness: Chinese proverbs Pet fmbition: To be 100 years ol PETERS, ELIZABETH ST. CATHERINE or ALEXANDRIA Serretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Placid, reserved, petite Pet Peeve: UThe wind and the rain in my hair Pet Weakness: Shelley Pet Ambition: To write the traditional f'Great American Novel I'l3i'l'RY, EILEEN OUR Lam' oe VICTORY liffl?-Pl't'5ldPlll of Class, Dra- 1llllfltf5, French Club Business School Attributes: Outstanding, witty, animated Pet Peeve: Gap-o-sis Pet Weakness: Eating Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper PISHKEN. ADELE J. lxtAI.xcUL,x'rE CONCEPTION .filt'7l!Il'Sl' Secretarial Club Private Secretary ' Attributes: jovial, affectionate, attractive Pet Peeve: Orange Pet Weakness: Singing Pet Ambition: 'l'o be a trapeze artist PLICII.. TIIERICSA M. ST. -IIIROMI-l ,llotlfrnzotirs Club, Scirfzrfr Club, l'ifI'?1l'll Club llrooklyn College Attribulesi Attractive. jovial, witty Pet Pet-ve: Running for lunches l'et Weakness: White orcliiils Pet Ambition: ?? P' F? PLUNKETT. MARIE C. HOLY NIXRIE or JESUS . S. S. L., Library Page Private Secretary Attributes: Friendly, sweet, petite Pet Peeve: Oral topics Pet Weakness: Black wavy hair and dark eyes Pet Ambition: To be a career woman POWERS. ROBERTA M. ST. CATHERINE or SIENNA Crusade, Tennis Club, Sicnnese Secretarial Club Business School Attributes: Brillfant, gay, sin- cere Pet Peeve: Rainy days and straight hair Pet Weakness: Costume jew- elry Pet Ambition: To be a lion tamer PRINCE, ROSE M. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Glee Club, Italian Club St. joseph's College Attributes: Ambitious, attrac- tive, cheerful Pet Peeve: Umbrellas and rubbers Pet Weakness: Chocolate ice cream Pet Ambition: To grow two or three inches taller PUYDAK. MARIE M. ST. SAVIOUR Crusader, Siennese Secretarial Club Business School Attributes: Charming, cheer- ful. captivating Pet Peeve: The unglamorous Pet Weakness: The rhumba Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper QUIGLEY, EILEEN A. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Siennest: . .Secretarial Club, Tennis Club Business School Attributes: Loyal, jovial, effulgent Pet Peeve: Knee-length socks Pet Weakness: Notre Dame Pet Ambition: To be a hostess QUINN. EILEEN K. ST, JosEI'II, LoNo ISLAND CITY Secretary of Matbmnatics Club, C. A. L. C., French Club Nurse-'s Training Attributes: Witty, sincere, amiable Pet Peeve: Politics Pet Weakness: Black and white sodas Pet Ambition: To operate lights reporting news on Times Building RABATIN. MARIE A. Sr. :ALPIIONSUS President at Class, Tennis, S1'r'rf'larial Club Secretary Attributes: Charming, attrac- tive, reserved Pet Peeve: Mopey people Pet Weakness: The blue and the white Pet Ambition: To travel RAFl ER'l'Y. KATHLEEN M. ST. AN:roNY or-' PADUA Vim: - Prfrsirlent aj Spanish Club, Science Club, Publitfity Club St. Catl1erine's School of Nursing Attributes: Witty, generous, congenial Pet Peeve: Hair nets Pet Weakness: Peter Lorre and Ishkabibble Pet Ambition: 'l'o be a movie producer 1 JUNE, 1941 g LAUREL PAGE 17 'SC ll- fil- ,s -ss lb, I C OH d sl. sh fy ie june 1541 RANKIN. CATHERINE M. ST. TEREsA Orchestra, S. S. L., Crusade Secretary Attributes: Delightful, spark- lIn2. amicable Pet Peeve: Waiting for letters Pet Weakness: Hillbilly music Pet Ambition: To become a Rubinoff REILLY, KATHLEEN OUR LADY or VICTORY S. S. L. lllusic Appreciation, Italian Club Receptionist Attributes: Sparkling, prank- ish. super Pet Peeve: Affectation l'et .Weakness: Walking in the rain Pet Ambition: To be an ingenue RINGGOLD. ANNABELLE ST. RAYMOND Dranzalics, Tennis Club, S. S. L. American Academy of Dra- matic Arts Attributes: Attractive, charm- mg. sincere Pet Peeve: Roller coasters Pet Weakness: Food Pet Ambition: To be an actress ROACHE, MARY M. ST. PATRIcK's ACADEMY Mathematics Club, Volley Ball Brooklyn College Attributes: Sincere, intelligent. amiable Pet Peeve: Homework Pet Weakness: 't10's in vocabulary Pet Ambition: To be an aviatrix ROBERTS, LILLIAN T. SACRED HEART Library Page, Dramatics, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Lovely, likeable, ethereal Pet Peeve: Oral topics Pet Weakness: Bananas Pet Ambition: To be a soda jerker RYAN. JOSEPHINE P. IMAIACULATE CONCEPTION ASTORIA Mathematics Club, Library Page, Publicity Club Business School Attributes: Light-hearted, pretty. gay Pet Peeve: Fund-less-ness Pet Weakness: Spending money Pet Ambition: To be prompt SAN FILIPPO, MARY A. CONVENT or MERCY S. S. L., Library Page Business School Secretary Attributes: Sincere, humorous. vivacious Pet Peeve: Morons Pet lVeakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To drive a trolley car SARCHINO, MARY M. HOLY INNOCENTS Library Page, Science Club, Mathematics Club New York University Attributes: Sweet, charming. calm Pet Peeve: Unanswered letters Pet Weakness: N. Y. C. Pet Ambition: To see Down- wind jaxon's face SCHALDA. BliRNADlC'l I'li C. OUR LADY or GUADALUPE Secretary aj Class, Library Page, lllusic Appreciation Telephone Operator Attributes: Yivacious, witty. poised Pet Peeve: Brooklyn Dodgers Pet Weakness: Cherry Cokes Pet Ambition: To have :I Viking funeral SCHEMBECK, RITA C. OUR LADY OF THE BIOST BLI-ZSSED SACRAMENT S. S. L., Science Club Nurse Attributes: Charming, viva- cious. amiable Pet Peeve: Garlic Pet Weakness: Yale boys l'et Ambition: To be an air hostess SCHMITT. MURIEL K. ST. BARTHOLOMEXV Crusade, Tennis Club New York University Attributes: Friendly, obliging. industrious Pet Peeve: Trains to Brook- lyn Pet Weakness: Sports Pet Ambition: To be an H. E. teacher SCHOENSTEIN, CATHERINE R. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Siennzrse Secretarial Club Brownls Business School Comptometer Operator Attributes: Whimsical, effica- cious, charming Pet Peeve: Rainy days Pet Weakness: Pineapple sodas Pet Ambition: To be a pearl diver SCHUELLEIN, GRACE A. ST. BENEDICT JOSEPH Secretarial Club College Secretary Attributes: Graceful, cheerful. quiet Pet Peeve: Brief cases hitting my legs Pet weakness: Chocolate layer cake Pet Ambition: Bookkeeper SCHWARZ. ANNE F. ST. PANCRAS Secretary of Siennese Secre- tarial Club Secretary Attributes: Attractive, charm- ing. sincere Pet Peeve: Eighth Avenue subway system Pet Weakness: Roller skating Pet Ambition: Trapeze artist SEELIG, ETHEL M. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES BELLE HIXRBOR Glee Club St. ,Toseph Attributes: Enthusiastic, mu- sical, sympathetic Pet Peeve: News announcers Pet Weakness: Fire engines Pet Ambition: To fly through the air with the greatest of ease. SEITER, MADELINE D. ST. BIARGARET German Club, Mathematics Club. S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Captivating, sweet. engaging Pet Peeve: Compositions Pet Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To travel Scmoa toss SHAKAL. VIOLA H. ST. SAVIOUR Crusade, Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Cheerful, petite. pleasing llet Peeve: Waiting for trolleys l'et Weakness: Buttons and Stripes Pet Ambition: To be a ball- room dancer SHANNON, FRANCES B. ST. BIATTIIEXV Glare Club, Crusade Duty, Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Pleasant, smooth. pleasing Pet Peeve: Subway crowds Pet Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To take lessons from Madame La Zonga SHEEHAN. ELIZABETH M. liLEssED SACRAMENT Captain of Basketball Varsity, S. S. L., Hockey Varsity Business School Attributes: Sporting, sterling, disarming l'et Peeve: Glamour girls l'et Weakness: Mello-rolls l'et Ambition: To live in Shangri-la SHEEHAN, HELEN T. ST. BIICHAEUS, BAY RIDGE Glee Club, French Club, Al- bertus lllagnus Science Club Business School Attributes: Attractive, gay, friendly Pet Peeve: Sport clothes ' Pet Weakness: Ice cream sodas l'et Ambition: To succeed SHEEHAN, NANCY M. ST. BARTHoLoAIEw S. S. L., Library Page, Glee Club Business School Attributes: Reserved, jovial, XVIHSOITIC Pet Peeve: Cafeteria chairs l'et Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To travel SHERRY, DOROTHY T. l.I'l'TLE FLOWER Library Page, Spanish Club, Shield Rep. Business Woman Attributes: Likeable, sincere, pretty Pet Peeve: The chiming in on a vocal solo Pet Weakness: West Point cadets Pet Ambition: To be a good hostess SKARULIS, AGNES J. ST. JO!-IN THE BAPTIST Albcrtus Magnus Science Club, Spanish Club Business School Attributes: Efficient, learned, dependable Pet Peeve: Ringing of 9 o'clock bell on Monday I'llOI'l'lll'1g Pet Weakness: Sundaes with cream and nuts Ilet Ambition. To be a dress- maker SMITH. JOAN A. OUR LADY or ANGELS S. S, L., Laurel Rep., lllalhe- nzatics Club Notre Dame College Attributes: Poised, humorous, attractive Pet Peeve: Subways Pet Weakness: Convertible cars Pet Ambition: To get some ambition PAGE 18 l. A U R E l. JUNE, 1941 SMITH, MARGARET I . ST. ANSELBI Glee Club Delehanty Institute Attributes: Sweet, gullible, entertaining Pet Peeve: Extreme glamour girls Pet Weakness: Hats Pet Ambition: To be a secre- tary SMITH, MARY A. OUR LADY OF VICTORY Siennese Secretarial Club, Crusade Secretary Attributes: Charming, smiling. magnetic Pet Peeve: Crowded halls Pet Weakness: Milflnlitlllt Pet Ambition: To drive a motorcycle SMITH, MURIEL A. Sr. ANDREW or AVELLINO Spanish Club, hlathematics Club, S. S. L. Kaupert Junior College Attributes: Winsome, benign- ant. jovial Pet Peeve: Conceited people Pet Weakness: Wavy black hair l'et Ambition: To teach Latin STAHLMAN, DOROTHY M. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Italian Club, .Science Club A Business School Attributes: Amiable, jovial, poised Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Pet Weakness: Generals Pet Ambition: To ride HSilver STEWART, ALICE P. Sr. SAVIOUR Dlrarnatics Attributes: Philosophical, cul- tured, sparkling Pet Peeve: The economic statins of America Pet Weakness: Chocolate eclairs Pet Ambition: To sing 'tCarmen STIMUS. ALICEMARIE N,rrIvI'rY. B. V. M. Italian Club, Dranzatics, S. S. L. Queens Plaza School Of Business Attributes: Mirthful, gracious, co-operative Pet Peeve: Would-be glamour girls I'et Weakness: Milky Ways l'et Ambition: To grow taller STINE RITA , H. HOLY CIIILD JESUS Give Club, Secretarial Club, S. S. L. Secretary Attributes: Sweet, musical vivacious Pet Peeve: Rainy weather I'et Weakness: Dark brown eyes t l'et Ambition: To live In a haunted house STONE. ELEANOR T. SI: AONI-:s Secretarial Club, Guirlanfc Receptionist Business School Attributes: Beautiful, brainy, personable l'et l'eeve: Incessant talkers Pet Weakness: Odd hats I'et Ambition: To tame lions Gcacluales at STRONG, MURIEL E. ST. NICHOLAS Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Gracious, industri- ous, congenial Pet Peeve: Excesive home- work I'et Weakness: Photography Pet Ambition: To be a steeple- jack SULLIVAN, ANN M. OUR LADY OF SORROWS Science Club, Matlzcrnatics Club, Library Page Queens College Attributes: I'riendly, carefree, witty Pet Peeve: Bingo Pet Weakness: Coca-cola Pet Ambition: To earn mil- lions in the movies SULLIVAN, DOLORES B. BLESSED SACRAMENT President al ill. U. A., Span- ish Club, S. S. L. College Attributes: Vivacious, debonair, amiable Pet Peeve: Trolley cars Pet Weakness: Window shop- eine Pet Ambition: To drill my dentist's teeth SWEENEY, MARY G. NATIVITY S i e n n e s e Secretarial Club, M. U. A. Rep., Laurel Staff Business School Attributes: Quiet, industrious, courteous Pet Peeve: Anything with garlic Pet Weakness: Chocolate fudge sundaes Pet Ambition: To regulate the weather TAMMANY, RUTH ANN ST. ANTONY OF PADUA Spanish Club, S. S. L., Mathe- matics Club Business School Attributes: Truthful, conscien- tious, ambitious Pet Peeve: Subway 'ichivalry Pet Weakness: Uniforms Cstreet cleaners excludedb Pct Ambition: To Radio-Travel ttrailerj TARPEY, RUTH R. ST. I'A'rR1cIc S. S. L. Secretarial School Attributes: Amusing, demure, amiable Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Pet Weakness: Food Pet Ambition: To chew gum without being caught TATARKA, FLORENCE Sr. BARTIIOLOAIEW Secretarial Club, Glee Club, Art Club Secretary Attributes: Expressive, win- ning, naive Pet Peeve: Stockings that run I'et Weakness: Tall, dark and handsome I'et Ambition: To be a com- mercial artist THOMSON, VIRGINIA M. Sr. BI-:NIsDIcT Josi-:PII LAHRE Guirlanrc Receptionist, Shield RFID. Telephone Operator Attributes: Clever, witty, S0- ciable I'et Peeve: Paying on overdue library books Pet Weakness: Hot chocolates rs.osJ l'et Ambition: To be a popu- lar singer TRICK. LOUISE L. ST. INIARTIN OF TOURS Siennese Secretarial Club, Spiritual Treasurer Business u Attributes: Petite, winsome, intriguing Pet Peeve: Freshman school- bags Pet Weakness: Chicken salad sandwiches Pet Ambition: To grow a few inches TROY, AGNES R. Sr. IWIARY INIAGDALENE I Spanish Club, Music Apprecia- tion, Crusade Business Attributes: Minute, magnani- Inous, mirthful Pet Peeve: Walking to the end of corridors Pet Weakness: Socks with high heels Pet Ambition: To meet Superman TUNNEY. MARY F. Sr. BIICHAEL Glen Club, Crusade, Science Club Nurse Attributes: Humorous, friendly. sincere Pet Peeve: Getting out of locker room Pet Weakness: Cream cheese and olive sandwiches Pet Ambition: To be an Em- balmer VALENTINE, DOROTHY A. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Mathematics Club, Science Club, Library Page St. Catherine's Nursing School Attributes: Merry, mischiev- ous, magnetic Pet Peeve: Moustaches Cany size, shape or colorl Pet Weakness: Stardust Pet Ambition: To drive a submarine VALENTINE, MARY F. Sr. STANISLAUS Kosrxrx Varsity Basketball, Science Club, German Club Nursing Attributes: Athletic, humorous. amicable Pet Peeve: Balancing chem- istry equations Pet Weakness: R. C. Pet Ambition: To meet t'I'ee- Wee Reese VALUNGIS, ALDONA M. ANNUNCIATION Siennese Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Charming, witty, attractive Pet Peeve: Spanish athletes Pet Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To attain the presidency of the Forlorn Lovers' Club VAN ACKERE, HELEN M. OUR LADY OF ANGELS Glee Club, French Club, Badminton Mount St. Vincent Attributes: Exhilarating, viva- cious, magnetic Pet Peeve: Galoshes Pet Weakness: Long hair Pet Ambition: To work on D. S. WAKEFI ELD. KATHLEEN G. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL Illatlzcnzatics Club, S. S. L. Nurse Attributes: Kind, gay, witty Pet Peeve: New York Giants Pet Weakness: Chocolate ice cream Pet Ambition: To be a drummer 1 I . d ew ia- i lend igh lly. se Im- A. .ool V- ly MS. 'ee- the orn fl. va- EL lS C lUNE, 1941 g LAUREL T PAGE 19 june 1941 WALTERS. IRENE Ii. ST. CATHERINE or SIENNA Su'm1f'sr Sr'r'rctariul Club, Glue Club Business School Attributes: Effervescent. con- genial. loyal Pet Peeve: Count Basie Pet Weakness: Harvard Pet Ambition: To be a sky- scraper 1 WARD. MARIAN B. ST. WIATTIIEXV Albertus Magnus Science Club, Treasurer French Club Secretary Attributes: Unique. witty, wise Pet Peeve: Subway-guard im- perialism Pet Weakness: Grapefruit Pet Ambition: To see Alaska in the spring WARGO. HELEN M. ST. FIDELIS Albertus Magnus Science Club, Publicity Club, Glee Club Bellevue Nurses 'Training School Attributes: Affable, witty, sin- cere Pet Peeve: No elevator passes Pet Weakness: Queens Roller Rink Pet Ambition: To ily WATERS. CATHERINE B. Sr, IWIARTIN or TOURS Matliematirs Club, S. S. L., Music A ppraciatian Buyer Attributes: Gracious. serene, lovable Pet Peeve: New York Giants Pet Weakness: Rahway Pet Ambition: To sing like jerry Colona WEBER. KATHERINE E. OUR LADY OF LOURDES Crusade, German Club, Li- brary Page ' I Kaupertls Secretarial junlor College Attributes: Engaging, enjoy- able. efficient Pet Peeve: Straight hair Pet Weakness: Annapolis, white dress uniforms Pet Ambition: To play the bass fiddle WICNIJEI.. IRICNIC N. ST. M.xRc:ARET Scfrrtarifll Club, Class liilslefl- ball Secretary .' Attributes: Fashionable. gen- , if erous. magnetic Pet Peeve: Late passes ' Pet Weakness: Gene Krupa rat Pet Ambition: To ilnd the lit- ! N tle man who wasn't there 1 f WHITE, CLAIRE M. BLESSED SAcR.-xsrENT Art Club, Jllatllcmatics Club, S. S. L. Business College Law Stenographer Attributes: Humorous, attrac- tive. fun-loving Pet Peeve: Crowded trolley cars Pet Weakness: Tall blondes Pet Ambition: To own three white convertibles WHITE. EILEEN V. ST. THOMAS APOSTLI5 Spajuslz Club, Music Apprecia- fum College Attributes: Affable, apprehen- sive. bonnie Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Pet Weakness: Window shop- ping on Fifth Avenue Pet Ambition: To be a Greek teacher WILDE, MAUREEN P. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Glcc Club, Music Appreciation St. ,Iohn's University Attributes: Happy, grand, effervescent Pet Peeve: Temperamental people Pet Weakness: Chocolate peanuts Pet Ambition: To put 'fHump- ty Dumptyu together again WINTERS, MARY L. ST. GREGORY Editor-in-Chief of Laurel, Frcucb Club, Library Page Brooklyn College Attributes: Delightful, deli- cious, de-lovely Pet Peeve: The appellation, f'Mare Pet lVeakness: Penguins l'et Ambition: To dream in technicolor Samoa Ctass ' WOJCI I-IC HOW I CZ. HIEIJWIG T. SS. CYRIL AND Wi!-LTIIODIUS .fllbcrtus ,llugnus Sl'l!'lH'fT Club. ilfatlzcmalics Club, l'rr'sidrnt of Spanish Club Business Attributes: Diligent, superla- tive. affable Pet Peeve: The alarm clock llet Weakness: Uliegin the Bc-guine I'et Ambition: To split an atom WOJCIECI-IOWSKA, WANDA M. SS. Cvmi, AND BIETHODIUS President of Orchestra, Sarra- tary of Gln' Club, President of Italian Club Attributes: Magnetic, ingen- ious. merry Pet Peeve: Swinging the im- mortal classics Pet Weakness: Stray little kit- tens and puppies l'et Ambition: An introduction to Paderewski ZAMOYTA. POLA E. ST. AUGUSTINE President nf Simznesc Secretar- ial Club, Basketball Varsity, Business Stall of Laurel Business School Attributes: Willing, true, charming Pet Peeve: Beautiful girls Pet Weakness: Dagwood sand- wiches Pet Ambition: To be a jockey ZENI. ANGELINA A. ST. JAMES PRO-CATHEDRAL Secretarial Club, Laurel Rep., Shield Rap. Private Secretary Attributes: Voiceatile, af- fable, scintillating Pet Peeve: Crooked stocking seams Pet Weakness: Large odd rings Pet Ambition: To enter Kings County ZENTGRAF. MARIE A. OUR LADY or SORROWS Music Appreciation, S. S. L. Dietician Attributes: Dainty, humorous, sincere Pet Peeve: Six-footers Pet Weakness: Receiving letters Pet Ambition: To reach 5 feet, 5 inches Tl-IE ELUSIVE The flash of Stardust through a summer Sky, The haunting whisper of an old refrain, The memories, the dreams of years gone by We seek t-o hold and ever to retain. Too soon the present fades into the past And hopes are crushed as swiftly as bright flowers, The fatal touch of time must win at last- They strive in vain who clasp the fleeting hours. And they must ever lose who would retain The memories, the dreams of years gone by, The haunting whisper of an old refrain- The flash of Stardust through a summer sky. CAROL YOUNG, '42, FUTURAMA -OR SENIOR SCHEDULE C1951j This morning I was late for school but not too late for my waffles and coffee which are served to those who cannot arrive at the regular hour. During the French class we had an interesting television program. Af- ter that there was a dip in the pool. Lunch was served on the roof garden and that was followed by a siesta in the Lounge. Whoever heard of a Senior getting right down to work after eating! I had so much fun in Latin, for you see it is compulsory for all Virgil students and teachers to come to class in Roman togas and headbands. We all look very picturesque. In fact, all our classes are enjoyable. It's just too comfortable for words to rest in those club chairs while we delve into higher mathematics. If the mind must be active, the body must rest. And the library has a device which will, by merely pressing a VIGIL LIGHT He was the littlest altar boy Who came Unto my heart's high altar And lit the flame Of my desire. The tiny spark took light Kindled my timid soul And made The whole Of it a bright white flame. I pray Thee, Heart of Jesus Let not this tlre smoulder May it grow Still bolder Until I am consumed. EILEEN BERTON, l41. button, place the book on the top shelf right on your library table. There certainly is no Royal Road to Learning. ALICE P. STEWART. PAGE 20 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 PLAY - RITES By Miriam F. C. Kelly Question: As you ponder o'er your school day memoirs which Thespian first-nighter did you enjoy most? ANNE ELLIS When I was a freshie in IB Silas Lapham I went to see- That woeful tale of a poor young buck Who wished to rise and had some luck. If you'd know the play I liked the best It's Silas Laphaml' above the rest. JULIET BENACK No other play so captivated my interest and carried me back to the days of chivalry and gallantry as did ffDorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. The scenery, acting and above all, the atmosphere were superb. Or- chids to Dorothy Vernon ! MARION FLEESON Of all the plays presented in Memorial I enjoyed 'fThe Tailor-Made Man the best. The rise of an enterprising tailor's appren- tice provided a plot which combined with the witty dialogue, appropriate scenery and the cream of the T hespians served to make it most entertaining and different. ELLEN HEALY Because it typified the prevailing spirit of light-heartedness of the girls of Me- morial, the ffRise of Silas Lapham was my favorite offering of the Thespians. KATHLEEN GLYNN Mary, Queen of Scots, was the most awe-inspiring play presented by our talent- ed T hespians during my stay in Memorial. Every phase in the life of the tragic Scot- tish queen was dramatized amid a spectacle of riotous color, pageantry and gorgeous costuming. The memory of this drama never fails to awaken in me fond remi- niscences of enjoyment at Memorial. MONA FITZPATRICK ' I think that Dorothy Vernon of Had- don Hall was the 'ftopswl It was not only humorous but also thoroughly entertaining! ANNE CERVINI The charm and utter simplicity of the story plus the excellent performances of every member of the cast made Victorian one of the most delightful and enjoyable plays I ever attended in Memorial. MARY MAGUIRE Our first play, Mary, Queen of Scotsf' thrilled me with its gorgeous settings and clever character portrayal. Unfortunately, however, I was so captivated by our glam- orous usherettes that I lost the drift of the story. Don't Send Your Daughter on the Underground Mucky, sweaty dampness that wracks your frail body with chills and brings beads of perspiration to your agonized brow-the Subway Station-commonly accepted as the mode of travel by the masses, and you, be- ing one of the mess of mass must tread its barren bleakness with your fellow sufferers. Desolation . . . temptation of the tracks. Here's the scream of another mo-nster com- ing in now . . . What would it feel like? Shivering ecstasy at the thought of splin- tered bones crunching under the wheels . . . strewn limbs . . . reddened tracks . . . lamentations . . . 'fWhy did she do it?'l ffShe missed the train again this morning and couldnlt face that sixth late pass! But no . . . duties of one's state in life. Then being pushed into the middle of rough wool topped by white flesh and surrounded on all sides by inky-smelling paper. Over- head, solitary bulbs placed at meticulous intervals, oval-shaped straps for those who can get near them to hang by. Along the sides, a fantasy of color . . . disgusting- looking, moronic children crying for an equally sickening breakfast food . . . a vir- ginal nymph surrounded by strands of mac- aroni . . . a dissipated-looking bleached blonde, criterion of a hair beautifier . . . and over all, permeating your very soul with its essence, comes wafted the stench of garlic. 'fTurn around, you say! Sir, have you ever pondered the possibility of a victim's revolving inside the iron maiden? You do get the point. If Morpheus has fled, the eye cannot for long stare at weird mixtures of tweed and herringbone, and so, seeks the printed page. Dear Miss Blake, I am a young girl . . . QBet she never sees thirty again.D jamaica Scratches . . . Axis Powers . . . Then a long stop of the lurching move- ment between stations . . . hushed, tomb- like silence . . . a discreet embarrassed cough . . . an ever so faint crackle of paper . . . and on your part as the traveler-an uncontrollable, frenzied desire to giggle. Now the clacking wheels start again and here, at last your destination. The vault- like doors roll back and a seething blob of humanity is belched onto the station. Queer . . . but after four long years of this a faint nostalgia starts to wrench the pit of your stomach. Why . . . suppose you board at college! That would mean just a hop across the campus to classes. NO-NO! NEVER! Traveling on the subway gives you an alertness, a wide-awake feeling to- ward your fellow-man! Life without the subway is Sears without Roebuck, Mont- gomery without Ward. As long as it rolls along you'll roll with it-struggling to the bittersweet end. VIRGINIA DoRAN, '41, Imp Vo mp tu By Carol Young Without sentiment there would be no flavor in life. -Thackery. Whether or not we agree with the above thought, graduation provides ample mate- rial for reminiscence. This curious inter- mingling of hopes for the future and memo- ries for the past may possibly be called 'fsentimentf' or perhaps merely Ngradua- tionf, THIS THING CALLED PHILOSOPHIZING: just to prove that it's all in your point of view, we offer- Imagination is that ingredient given man to compensate him for what he is not, a sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. SURE SIGNS SIGNALING SD'MMER: The sudden avalanche of sunglasses which has descended upon Memorial lead- ing the casual observer to suspect that stu- dents wish to travel 'fincognitof' The very tropical sun tans and the equal- ly tropical sun CPPPJ tans. THAT PROVE THE RULE.' A war cloud has no silver lining. Defeat is not bitter-unless you swallow it SUGGESTION: 'Tis said that if we wish to make a new world we have all the necessary material on hand. The first one was made out of chaos. PICTURE THAT: Graduation photos have provided more than one mirthquake of laughter as both- ered and bewildered Seniors for the first time see themselves as others see them - themselves or reasonable fmore often than not, unreasonablej facsimiles. APPROVED AND APPLA UDED.' Recent definition of an ocean--Ha large body of water completely surrounded by trouble. And when asked what her favorite sub- ject was, the answer came promptly, Hali- biology? Every Hit Parade of favorite recordings must certainly include the jimmy Dorsey version of Green Eyes. Ample proof of the band's growing popularity is found in the list of Seniors' preferences. JUST A PARTING THOUGHT ON GRADUATION: O, lest I forget for a moment One hope, one thought, one scheme I write in my heart a reminder- Write deep in my heart each dream. I know I shall ever remember These lovely things and yet So deep in my heart do I write them- Lest I forget. '1 1 110 ve te- er- 0- led a- '. lf. -int Jen ot, ole ,ses ad- tu- ial- low ICW OH LOS. ore th- irst ian rge by Jb- ili- igs sey of in JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 21 D ' Ti n Prom . . . l THE BEE ll-llllVl3 i By Mary LW-11 i L ..,.. i Like the haunting fragrance of a rose that has long since withered and died, like the re-echoing refrains of a melody which has already succumbed to silence, like the dreams of wistful children which in after years return to spice the present with the deliciousness of joy and sadness intermin- gled, memories of the activities which were such a major part of the busy happiness experienced in Memorial flash before the graduate's eyes in the passing parade which is the prelude to that final moment of farewell. We, who hope to follow them so very soon, stand in an attitude of watchful wait- ing as the present fast slips into the future and hold it close to us while it is still ours to hold. Idealism-and the C. A. L. C. wherein dreams and books, which are each a world, merge and total to the greatness of two united strengths. Laughter and song-prevailing in the Glee Club quarters where the magic keys of melody liberate the pent-up emotions of the heart. Originality-materialized through the po- tent mediums of paint and brush-paper, and a conception of beauty in the mind of an artist. Cosmopolitanism-and the evidences of such in our Linguistic Group. Endurance-and the thrill of accomplish- ment to be experienced in unraveling some of the mystery encountered in the land of numerical complications. Ingenuity-and a feeling of kinship with Daniel Boone possessed by those fearless ones pioneering in the chemical world of the Albertus Magnus Club-organization for the advancement of scientific learning. Efficiency-in a commercial sense-qual- ity predominant in the Siennese Club, in which realm 'fhieroglyphic making is an art already accomplished by all competent stenographers. . Melodies-their associations, and that which rouses those associations-the Or- chestra, whose loyal participation in our Assemblies is a part of the memories which are eternal. Exhilaration-and the liberty of spirit which friendly companionship and a canter with the Riding Club evokes. These - and more - are the bright splotches of color, which have caught and held our eyes as we gazed, reminiscingly upon the tapestry of our high school life, thus far completed. How shall we face the farewells which will be ours when the fu- ture has become the present? May we, as those from whom we shall catch the torch, carry these vignettes of the past in a mem- ory so vivid that tendrils of reality, strong as.flesh and blood, shall bind them forever to our pastime and our happiness. Loves Lcqacu The Sacred Heart for the World, the World for the Sacred Heart Fulfill this pledge, successors! Come to the Castle gates, knock and enter. Within these cloistered walls you will find a work which, lovingly and zealously undertaken, will reap glorious rewards for you, now and when you become a 'fkeepsake of Heaven. We, the departing servants of Memo- rial's Crusade, regretfully release the reins which we have held for four short years and proffer them to your eager hearts. We surrender them with a fervent prayer for your success in this beautiful venture for Christ's faithful. Into your outstretched hands we place the valiant, fiaming torch of truth, sym- bolical of Christ's Divine Providence. May you proudly bear it high, high above the surging masses lest its flame be smothered and die. Raise this fiery brand of God be- fore you to light your way and blaze a trail of success for Christfs glory! The true and efficacious beauty of the work of our Sanctus Carolus Unit can only be realized after having labored in its cause. The veracity of the age-old adage- a penny saved is a penny earned-and the wonders that penny can do to alleviate dis- tress among Godis less-fortunate faithfulg the multifarious good that can be derived from the little things in life as the donation of silver foil, magazines and stamps all these, with startling vividness, astounded us with their capacity for working humble miracles amongst our foreign missions and our home needy. Now, with our parting we carry with us many fond memories. Memories of pleas- ant hours spent in our Crusade Castle working for our missions or delighting in a motion picture portraying life in other lands and on our hearts we find, engraved indelibly, an infinitely beautiful love for God and an appreciation of and enthusiasm for the perpetration of His Holy Mission Crusade! SPURT SCOUPS i by Jean Selts As we looked in on a soft ball practice the other day, we realized the void that would be left by some of the graduates this term. Quite a few girls have piled up en- viable sports records in their two or four years among us. The various school teams will be hard put to replace them at first. Virginia Lowe, Elizabeth Sheehan, Ann and Catherine Dwyer and Mary Valentine are among the notables. Betty Sheehanls position as forward and later as a guard on the basketball team was rather an anticlimax to her brilliant playing in Queen of All Saints. An im- portant member during her two years at Memorial, Betty was elected Captain of the basketball team in her senior year. For a year she upheld the defensive of the hockey team as goalie. It would be rather difficult to decide whether 'fGinniell Lowe played harder on the hockey or basketball team. With three years experience on the basketball court, and four years on the hockey field, Gin- nie was associated with such 'fgreatsw as Pat Finn, Mary Bisdale, Evelyn Kane, Do- lores Bo-land and Anita Dean. To cap her success HGinnie was unanimously given the captaincy of the hockey team. The Sisters Dwyer, Ann and the less serious Catherine, took to the same sports, only with different degrees of intensity. Though manager of the hockey team and guard on the basketball team Ann's real advocation is tennis. As an advanced stu- dent in the art of wielding the racket, Ann does pretty well. Catherine sticks only to hockey, even after three and a half years. The basketball team got some added height in Mary Valentine, five foot eight guard. It also added a little color, with an- other brunette among so many blondes on the court. Mary says little but makes her- self felt on those fast plays. No account of the players would be com- plete without a note on Anne Davoren. As right half on the hockey field, she too played with the Memorial uimmortalsy' mentioned above, absorbing some of their style. Her most important position was that of manager of the basketball team, doing a good bit of the work and cheering but shar- ing in none of the glory of the girls' hard won praise. But who among them really wants praise, much as they deserve it? They are and were fighting for their school-Memorial. RESUME fC01Zfi7l1lf'd from page I, column 12 Washington, postcards, sightseeing, Annap- olis, memories to be forever ours-Class Day, the scent of corsages, laughter at prophecies, To You Memorial and here and there a tear-a warm, sunny audito- rium, dignity, pompous, white gowns-rib- bon tied, crackling tokens of-the curtain falls-remember? PAGE 22 g g g L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 ACROSS 1. Pretty red-headed Senior. 5. Prima donna of '41. 9. Where she was was laughter. 13. We approve of Anne Donnelly's col- lection of ....,....... in her clothes. 15. We hate to go ............ school on Mon- day mornings. 16. What the commercials are publishing for jobs. 17. Note that the Glee Club sings. 18. Whose pronunciation of a famous fish food? 20. Position held by Mary Winters. 23. The center of what bright Senior's affection. 25. Pet name for the Seniors about to graduate. 27. Memorialites for, 28. What is heard on the Laurel Room door every afternoon. 30. What one of the five senses helps Marie Hartigan immensely as a news scooper? 31. The way Catherine Costello looks when called on to recite any lesson. 32. What the Seniors connect with the Barrel Polka. 34. What the Cheer Squad does. DOWN The life of 210. 'Most Lovely to Look At Senior of '41. She is waiting for that certain one in the Army. Many's the time the Seniors gave this answer, when asked if they did their own homework. The way all Seniors feel throughout the whole week. Why, oh why! do the Seniors have to go ............ classes? Song appropriately applied to the month or so before graduation, This is the beginning of the . .,........ K' What Roberta Powers is known for not eating. You can smell it during the early part of the morning. Eileen Letty's monogram. Disgusted approval of the Seniors. What Kay Francis eats practically every day for lunch. Nickname of one of the Queen of All Saints graduates. How the upper Seniors feel in the winter. The latest center of Jane Craven's affection. 36' Prolonged, emphatlf: answer X, , 24. One of the best dressed Sen- of any guiltless Senior. . , ,Ors- s7. o a d 1 .. li 1 --e fi ,. - - , Nifvofffsfy on Y 726' FZTJSLZZJSS- graduate. f f W zwu-':f71j?,- ly used in 38. All the Sen- .,W,1-s.,,, gfuifx 3992160 ' ff 'L the Senior's iors are ggmg: P 1 -,,,H 2 Latin, gra ua e', '5 1- X9 29. What the Seniors 39. Cecilia Corkery is. noted X gym ,-2 donft wish to be in their for shoes, with this part SX l ' 3 xx., 1 X last year- missing- . 31 El G a 41. Synonym for any Senior infor- 'X 1 ' is ejgogrdfmz mal dance, usually a sport dance. , member of 44. Magic fingers of Memorial. 46. The mischievous Seniors cry, I Double ..........,. You. 49. Nickname of Mary Valentine. 52. What Senior miss of 312 is always Leaping 53. Native land of Ruth Tammany and Anne McCabe. 54. How the Seniors feel just before lunch. 55. Troublesome word.for the French Sen- ior students, meaning some. 56. ..,..,,,.... and beholdg Seniors at last! 58. Nickname of Helen Buggy. 60. Regina Kennelly is a ......,..... . 63. What the Seniors do on the Down side of the staircases. 64. Instrument Cwith apologies to the mu- sicianj played by Palma Catuosca. 66. What the Seniors go for every after- noon after school. 67. One of the favorite Italian dishes of The Seniors. ' 1 68. Word used by the Seniors, when they find themselves speechless during reci- tation. 70. What many a Senior made for the Cancer Hospital. 71. The Commencement Issue is the last- ing souvenir of Memorial's Seniors. 72. Shortened name of Miss Enggren. 73. Initials of the author of this contrap- tion. The LAUREL Staff wishes tn express its thanks to the following Seniors who made this puzzle pfisible: Walburga Busch, its author: Catherine Hartel. the artist of the Cap: Geraldine Hinson. who also assisted in its artistic make-up. The answer to this puzzle will be pub- lished on all the Senior bulletin boards within the next two weeks. this society Cinitialsj. She is known for her athletic career. One of the Senior Class poets. How all the Seniors feel on Monday mornings. One of Greenpoint's graduates of Me- morial. Eileen Conboy is known 'for her non- sensical poetry, such as the ........... . What the Seniors often fall over in the halls on cleaning days. The topic of most of the Senior's con- versation. Rose Foy travels on the Long Island The way Memorial looks when it is completely vacated. Our offering as Perfect Lady. ' Initials of Anne Padian and Anne Palmer. Used by the Seniors when they lack an explanation. Where the athletes frolic on Field Day. Alice Murray's beau. What cute Senior was caught .... ...... someone's knee about a month before graduation. Another Senior idolizes this name. Where we hope all the Seniors get to. Affirmative answer given by many Sen- iors to their friends. A Friend of Jane Cicero's. Instrument Cwith apologies to the mu- forget to bring in their overdue library book. Initials of Ethel Seelig, one of the Senior comedians. Expression used by many a Senior when in pain. lf, as you scan the pages of this, our Se- nior issue, you should feel an emotion any way resembling approval toh scant possi- bilityj the LAUREL staff would like you to remember that without the aid of the fol- lowing people our publication would never have reached the press: The Senior class presidents, jane Cra- ven, Marie Rabatin, Claire Kaminski, Alice Metzner, Virginia Lowe, Eileen Fitzgerald, who never faltered under the strain of be- ing summoned to the LAUREL Room on the average of three times per day. The vice-presidents, Eileen Petry, Mar- garet Ahearne, Ellen Healy, Anne Davoren, Margaret Carmody and Ellen Healy, who, too, displayed -Job-like patience about this picture business and never became vio- lent when tithe orders didn't come. The LAUREL Typists, Mary Sweeney, Catherine Costello, Pola Zamoyta and Wal- burga Busch, who have given every evi- dence that someday they will fill the cov- eted roles of private secretaries to those elusive business magnates. Miriam Kelly-who in the capacity of Inquiring Reporter and guest columnist has given her talent freely and selflessly to the LAUREL in her Senior term. And finally to all the Seniors who have contributed to the Commencement Issue- May we extend our gratitude, but most of all our congratulations: You've made your issue a success. .'f'iJtLke U11 the Band Melody gushes forth from Memorial. The orchestra plays, the students hum and everybody is happy. Thus we have a system of co-operative musicians. Mr. Beggs, our maestro, is re- sponsible for the enthusiasm, the rejuvena- tion of our attempts to render harmoni- ously our wide scope of selections. Take your pick. We are in turn, classi- cists and we are not exactly allergic to popular tunes. We do any and everything, and we hope we do it well. Mr. Beggs, himself is an accomplished violinist. It was he who composed UMe- morial, our graduation theme song. He runs the gauntlet, insofar as he receives raw material and turns them into finished products. Many of our orchestra members never held the instrument of their choice in their hands 11ntil they decided to enter under his potent tutoring. Wanda Wojciechowska, the Magic Keysn of Memorial is President of our so- ciety, while Kathleen Kane shares her re- sponsibilities in the capacity of vice-presi- dent. They have done a commendable task. We wish to take this last opportunity to acknowledge our appreciation of their suc- cessful attempts in making both our plays and assemblies the pleasant interludes that they were. JUNE, 1941 LAtUI2El. PAGE 25 On Being An Object of Scorn Yes, but don't say it, whisper it. I am one of those loathesome people known to scornful music teachers as monotones. Our voices are the Hmissing links and Hlost chordsl' of vocal music, we are the afor- gotten men and the Udespised racef' When a frightened freshman the very word was enough to send shivers chasing up and down my scales, and the music room doors seemed like a wide-open mouth, singing, in three part harmony, of the horrors within. And vocal test! The fearful hammering of my noisy heart-beats resounded in my cranial cavity just the way my non-existent voice should have, and all the diaphragm breathing in the world couldnlt bring that phantom up out of my throat. But it could not be ever thus. Some time after the commencement of my junior year, the worm turned. I was no longer the slave, but the master, of my voice, ghost though it was. It was indeed, emancipation in the truest sense of the word. Now any contemptuous mention of my minus sing- ing qualities sends me into spasms of joy and pride. After all, it is only the truly great who are criticized. It has always been a source of great wonder to me that something that isn't could have a name. But I have been as- sured that if I had a voice it would be first soprano. Must be like those dog whistles that are so high that you can't hear them. Which is the! reason why I donlt go off by myself on a lonely prairie to practice. The coyotes would howl in self-defense. Some- one once said that unheard melodies are sweeter than any others. This is perhaps why any music class that I am in is as- ln Retrospect Life is just A melody- lts notes Are played By time, At best, a Haunting symphony That echoes Like fading chimes Thru the years. And thus We have Each A repertoire Of the tunes We like The best, And as the Suite Completes itself, One part My heart Will play The song- A sad Farewell The one I bade Today. CATHERINE BELL, '41, sured of perfect tone. For the sake of pos- terity, humanity, and the Anti-Noise Cru- sade, I have kept my peace, but no one, most of all my music teacher, seems to realize the favor I have done her. Sometimes when all is still, I hear an in- ner voice which tells me that there's still a chance, that heredity and teachers and off-pitch notes may all be wrong. just think-maybe I, too,-Wait. C' CON TRASTS The Dawn that purples in the East Beholds the earth's awakening- And sees its frigid darkness change To life and youth and hope and spring. Great cotton clouds move slowly O'er the sky's sapphire breast, And emerald grasses gaily dance In diamond dew-drops dressed. The breeze that shivers thru the field Where crystal brooklets lie, Sees rolling hills cast purple shades Forsythia gold against the sky. 'Tis Spring!-and once more man can claim The celestial chanting of the thrush, The scarlet glory of the morn, The crimson'd beauty of the dusk. Yes-all the earth should raise its voice In symphonies of hope and birth, For Spring is here with youth and peace And magic gypsy mirth. Yet naught save coldness comes to me And fierce hostility from man. For me, no part in Nature's birth, Her hope, not mine to understand My life is empty, even now, When beauty smiles on all the land, For mine is great and mortal shame- I'm not a Dodger fan! INIARY CERVINI, '42, Ah- Ah- Ah- Ah- Ah- Ah- No, no use. But I'm just as happy. I don't think I'd look well in braids, anyway. EILEEN BERTON, 741. CAST Ulf JURY OF OUR l'l'1l'fRS l First rote, left to right: Alice Marie Stiinus. l.illizxn Roberts. Alice Gallagher. Veronica Dawson. Annabelle Ringgold, Helen Arinindinger. llc-lene Caruso. liileen Petry, Mary Ptorker, Germaine Qarvell. Helen Royals, Patricia Kennedy. llolores Sheehan. listher lfitzsimnions. joan Boyd. Margaret Smith. Mary lilizabeth Monaghan. Serum! row, left tu rzght: Catherine Vicket, Martina Horan. Rosemary Petry. lilizabeth McSn'eeney. lfllla Gilbert. Rita Hannon. Marie Nolan. ,lane Sander. lidna McCarthy. Joan Dolan. ,lane Nelson. Helen Klebroski. Eileen Collins. Louise Pa a als. Ma , Pel bidi, , so , M' i C ik, M' ' W'15h, Tl'f1 --i' 1-j p '11, I- P4 She 'd , An Hank . p g i rv tier ige Ilorcthv Ander ,ii ary oi arian a IZ 1 :aa e I 0 ni, t a ricia O ri an n 1 , Angela Balsamo. Jean .Basil.. Theresa Ganley. Helen Ford. lxathleen Walsh. Margaret Etienne. Genevieve Caulfield. Rita Boyce. Virginia Crosson. Margaret Fitzpatrick, Latherme Dwyer, Jane Sokolowski, Alice Ahrens. Jeanne Congdon. Regina Krpata, Ann Keating. Jane O'Connell. Josephine Cronin.