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

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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

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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

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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