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

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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.

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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

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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