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

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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

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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

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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