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

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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

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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

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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