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

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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

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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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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