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

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PAGE 6 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 Samoa CLASS Q. v -3? AHEARN. MARGARET ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Vice-Presizlent of Class, Li- brary Page, Science Club Secretary Attributes: Sweet, sincere, soignee Pet Peeve: Week-end home- work Weakness: Spaghetti and meat- balls Pet Ambition: To be a 'iGood Humor man ALLEN. GERTRUDE AI. ST. ALPIIONSUS Library Page, German Club, Science Club St. john's School of Nursing Attributes: Humorous, spark- ling, engag'ng Pet Peeve: Umbrellas Weakness: Strawberry blondes l'et Ambition: 'l'o be Dr. Kil- daire's assistant ALONZO. CARMELA M. Mosr HOLY TRINITY Srirnce Club Dressmaker Attributes: Faithful, unassum- ing. pleasant Pet Peeve: Cheese Weakness: Money Pet Ambition: To sew beauti- fully ARIENZO. LILLIAN E. Sr. BRIGID l ire-I'resin'mzt of Secretarial Club, Shield Rep. Business School Attributes: Cheerful. pleasant, popular Pet Peeve: Rude people Weakness: Curly hair Pet Ambition: To be a cham- pion skater AURIEBIMA, LENA S. in s, 202 1 Secretary of' Class, Crusade Rep., Siennese, Secretarial Club Private Secretary Attributes: Reliable, amicable. jolly Pet Peeve: Garlic Weakness: Memorial Special Pet Ambition: To be an avi- atrix BAKER, JANE M. Sr. TERESA Library Page, S. S. L., Laurel Rep. Business School Attributes: Witty, winsome, wonderful Pet Peeve: Glamour boys Weakness: Spaghetti and meat- balls Ambition: To be a journalist BALDASSARRI. FLORENCE C. Sr. josnm-i P,x'rRoN S. S. L., German Club, .llathematics Club Business School Attributes: Dimpled. naive, friendly l'et Peeve: Homework Weakness: Chocolate sundaes Pet Ambition: To be an expert skater BARRETT, GRACE R. Sr. I-'R.xNets or Assisi Glee Club, 110l'lr'l',V, S. S. L. Mercy Secretarial junior Col- lege I Attributes: jovial, carefree. capuvaung Pet Peeve: lleutists' drills Weakness: Three stooges l'et Ambition: To join Phil Spitalny's Orchestra rv 5' Zoo-A 5.- e v? N as I Graduates of BARTKUS. THEODORA H. Sr. 'liuoxms APOS'1'I.l2 Seienfie Cl u b , ,llathcnzatics Club, Music .-lppreriatiun Mary Immaculate School ot Nursing Attributes: Attractive, delight- ful. humorous Pet Peeve: Frankfurters Weakness: Charles Boyer's voice ' Pet Ambition: To ClfCllIIlIl3.Vl- gate the globe in an aqua trailer BASIL, FRANCES ST. ISPHREM Secretary of .flrt Club, Chair- man aj the ll7tl Ill'0Il8 illis- tressrs, French Club Pratt Institute Attributes: Artistic. cute. pe- tite Pet Peeve: Lamb stew Weakness: Drummers Pet Ambition: To do a one- handed cartwheel BAUERLEIN. MADELINE C. ST. ALOYSIUS German Club, S. S. L., Skat- ing Club International Business Machine School Attributes: Smiling, lovely, sparkling Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Peabody Pet Ambition: To meet Mickey Rooney BELL. CATHERINE D. Sr. Tuoxms APOSTLE Laurel Stall, Glee Club, Draaratics College Attributes: Philosophical, foot- loose, fancy-free Pet Peeve: Keeping the dead- line Weakness: Inability to meet the dead-line Pet Ambition: To out-mono- logue Arline Harris BENACK. JULIET J. ST. BARTHOLOMEXV lllathcnzatics Club, Tennis Club. Science Club Mary Washington College Attributes: Good-natured, de- pendable. buoyant Pet Peeve: Inappropriateness of clothes Weakness: Pretty clothes Pet Ambition: Air Hostess BERTON. EILEEN M. OUR Lixnv OF LOURDES Vice-President of French Club, Library Page, Mathematics Club Teacher Attributes: Impish, savant, ver- satile Pet Peeve: History books Weakness: Black tulip lipstick Pet Ambition: To write an opera for monotones BINDER, RITA B. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ASTORI.-x Vice-President of Italian Club, Science Club, Secretary of lllatluvnatics Club St. Vincent's Hospital Nurse Attributes: Attractive, under- standing. sociable Pet Peeve: Examinations Weakness: Historical fiction Pet Ambition: To tour Europe BINDICRT, MURIEL M. Si. Q,1,tl1.I.x German Club, S. S. L., Valley Hall Club Business School Attributes: Petite. round. rosy Pet Peeve: Music Weakness: Eating Pet Ambition: To grow up BINDULSKI, ELIZABETH A. ST. ANIONY or PADUA Science Club, German Club, S. S. L. St. ,Iohn's School of Nursing Attributes: Amiable, charming, delectable Pet Peeve: Conceit Weakness: Basketball players. Pet Ambition: To dance with Fred Astaire BLEISTEIN. KATHERINE N. ST. VINCENT FERRER Glee Club, French Club, Li- brary Page New York University Attributes: Talented, humor- ous, practical Pet Peeve: Oral topics Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To be a jurist BLOODGOOD, MARIE R. FOURTEEN Hour BIARTYRS Library Page, Siennese Secre- tarial Club Secretary Attributes: Naive. cheerful, pe- Ute Pet Peeve: Egotism Weakness: Ham sandwiches Pet Ambition: To be a globe- trotter BOYD. JOAN M. ST. SEBASTIAN Dranzalirs, French Club, Spir- itual Treasury Designer Attributes: Pert, poised, IWPDCTY Pet Peeve: Peg pants Weakness: Gum drops Pet Ambition: To meet Glenn Ford BRADY. CECILIA L. ST. Josizvu Secretarial Club, Library Page Private Secretary Attributes: Sweet, friendly, beautiful Pet Peeve: Bookkeeping Weakness: Blonde hair Pet Ambition: To be a flyer BRANT. ELIZABETH ST. C.i1'm:R1NE OF SIENNA S. S. L., Fife and Drum Corps, Secretarial Club Bookkeeper Attributes: Winning, cheerful, fun-loving Pet Peeve: High squeaky laughs Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To lead a band BRECH, MURIEL F. ST. BRIGID German Club Business School Attributes: Sparkling, magnetic, vivacious Pet Peeve: Knee socks Weakness: Clyde Burke Pet Ambition: To ride in an airplane BRENNAN, MURIEL C. ST. BARTHOLOMEW S. S. L., Glee Club Grace Institute Attributes: Charming, delight- ful, captivating Pet Peeve: Subways Weakness: Cokes and cars Pet Ambition: To be a secre- tary

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JUNE, 1941 l. A U R E l. PAGE 5 cc cc 44 CLAIRE KAMINSKI With the amazing fiow of energy, vitality and versatility that is so characteristic of our Class President, Claire entered Memorial and entered our hearts. . Her active spirit has manifested itself time and again, proof being found in her interest in the Glee Club. her skill and striking originality in the Art Club. These, however, are only two of the many fields which have witnessed the endeavors and triumphs we have come to know so well. True, we have appreciated her tireless activity on our behalf. Yet it is in the ca- pacity of a friend that the true and lasting qualities of her deeper nature have shone forth. In work as well as in play she was ever equal to the task she found before her. With an unassuming grace, a quiet dignity and a very decided manner of capability she took the helm of the class and kept it on the steady course. Certainly it may be said of her 'fshe did all things wellf, And now that the time of parting has come, there is little we can say besides fffarewellf' and a sincere heartfelt wish that the future may bestow upon her the suc- cess she has known with us-the happiness that seems inevitably hers. VIRGINIA LOWE A scattering of names on the board-fifty and some few more of us dashing in and out could put 203 into quite a dither at any moment.-But always in the midst, cool, calm and collected stands Ginny,', our ever ready willing and able little class Prexy. Not only is Virginia an outstanding mem- ber of our class but also of the school. While the rest of us were still feeling the effects of that eternally trite swimming pool on the roof she was ffmaking a name as an effervescent member of the hockey team tshe is captain of the squadb. Since our sophomore days we have been eagerly watching our Ginny putting with deft ease a difficult ball through a certain little bas- ket, scoring victories for Memorial. However, our President is a good sport in more than athletics, she is a regular girl, capable and dependable with an endearing smile all her own. Always and ever, she is doing something for somebody and when ZO3 issues an urgent S. O. S. we organize a searching party and go Ginny Lowe hunt- ing -itls become quite a game. Now with the inevitable parting ap- proaching, we say Adieu Ginny, know- ing her indomitable spirit will live in our hearts. vi- E Scltolctstzic Satellites just as it is natural for mortals to be gregarious, it is equally characteristic for them to select leaders. Although we con- sider ourselves too young to be prosaically classed as mortals, we, the Senior class. have chosen to place these girls high upon the pedestal of our esteem. Therefore in the following paragraphs we shall attempt to extol the virtues of our delectae -the Class Presidents. - MARIE RABATIN To taste the flavor of youth and gaiety and yet enjoy the essence of sweetness and capa- bility, simultaneously, is a rare pleasure for Memorial. And who indeed made this de- , light possible? None other than our Marie Rabatin, Class President, and, may we add, class funster. As chief executive of 317. Marie achieved remarkable affirmation of her suggestions and decisions. Never did her judgment fail to bring a stir of ap- proval from her fellow students and charges. Mariels practical earnestness was incessantly challenged by that merry twin- kle in her eye and her ardent interest in school frolics. Yet, behind that cheery smile was the undaunted leader necessary for Memorial to carry on. Indeed, not a few of the solved problems are due to her stable reasoning. JANE CRAVEN There is something utterly different about jane. There is some- thing that places on her the stigma of lead- ership, and about her the aura of friendliness. 2 She's of medium height, slight build, she has meticulously-curled brown hair and laughing blue eyes. But perhaps you doubt our veracity. Perhaps you think these are words-idle words. We submit a proof. Jane has held the presidential chair for four successive terms. Two years have surrendered their cares, troubles and executive problems to her and like putty in a sculptor's hand they have been successfully moulded. She has her own philosophy on trouble-she pre- tends it isn't there and upon second glance it usually isn't. Can she take bantering? Madame Pres- ident bears derision's stigma on the point of a certain young man lsee class notesj and still she fiashes a good natured smile. She loves people, music, chocolate bars, and straw hats. We are wont to say farewell, but we know that her memory like a peb- ble thrust into a stream will send its rip- ples forever into the blue and a horizon of happiness. R va xx as ALICE MAE METZNER She's as sparkling as sun on crystal. She has no inhibitions that ac- company moods. She is Alice Metzner of Room 210. She loathes affecta- tion and superfluity of detail. She loves the simple things in life. Swimming is an obsession with her. She admires horses but is a bit skeptical about riding them. She has a quiet brand of in- telligence. The French and math clubs are pleasant sessions when perked up by her scintillating wit. She has hazel eyes and bro-wn hair, that has the sweeping softness of tufted sum- mer clouds. When reading she prefers a light diet. You will seldom, if ever, find her digesting a book that is drama with a broad Ha. It is her opinion that fishing should be done with nets-not hooks. It is more humane. She is not superstitious, but, you rarely see her when she is not wearing blue. Blue in any shade or tint is her favorite hue. She is at home indoors or out. And she has that unusual gift of making you feel at home when in her presence. EILEEN FITZGERALD Without any of the formality she detests- meet Eileen Fitzgerald, President of 202. Hear the slow arrest- ing voice that verges on , , a drawl. See the V A' f , I QQ loitering smile that .2 1 echoes laughter in crinkling green eyes. Surely, you sense the magnetic something that demands further acquaintance. She is like the tumbling tumbleweed- traveling with an effortless abandon. The ease with which she accomplishes so many things is nothing short of amazing. If you, in a weak moment, should accompany her -the territory covered should render you useless for ensuing activity. Her schedule for the day must read like what not to do for a rest cure. just to give you a vague idea consider yourself first at the Guidance Room, then at the French Club and so far into the afternoon. Appalling thought is it not? But to Ei- leen, living is a joy-and to work is to live. Therefore, because she gets a kick out of doing things, she is finished with a thing before others can figure out an approach.. This vitality, this glow of living, is Eileen's charm. Are you a Dodger fan-Well, then, see the second row, third from the left in the bleachers? Don't look now, but that's Eileen.

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1 K -r A. n lil ng. rs. ith Li- or- t fe- De- be- 7ir- :nn :ge r 'PL ful, ,ghs and tic, an ht- re- JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 7 june 1941 tx H 4 I 5 X v 1 BRENNAN, RITA M. ST. 'I'i-:Ri-:sA Mathematics Club, l renr'l1 Club, Cheer Squad Brooklyn College Attributes: Creative, noncha- lant, tlippnnt Pct Peeve: Laconic Eskllnos Weakness: Mustaches Pet Ambition: To aid Brook- lyn in becoming an inde- pendent state BRENSEKE. DOROTHY E. Mosr IIOLY TRINITY Scuooi. Library Page, German Club Business Attributes: Cheery, unclerstzind- ing. scintillating Pet Peeve: Writing composi- tions Weakness: Roller skating Pet Ambition: Telephone operator BRIDGES, HELEN M, OUR LADY or PIIRPRTUAL HEi.P Art Club, French Club, Laurel Rep. St. Joseph's College Attributes: Stunning, interest- ing, sophisticated Pet Peeve: B. M. T. Weakness: Drape-men Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary to Yehudi BROSSEAU, JOAN M. ST. 'I'nRi:sA Glee Club, Crusade, Music Ap- preciatian Business School Attributes: Gay, sincere, cheer- ful Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Weakness: Catsup with hash. Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary of CMr.J Doris Blake BROWN, IRENE C. BLESSED SACRAMENT Crusade, Spanish Club, Mathe- matics Club Advertising Attributes: Sweet, suave, serene Pet Peeve: Monday morning Weakness: Nail-biting Pet Ambition: To own an enor- mous farm with plenty of guest room BROWN, MARY A. HOLY INNOCENTS S. S. L., Tennis Club Buyer Attributes: Gay, attractive, soignee Pet Peeve: Gum chewers Weakness: Dancing Pet Ambition: To be an actress BRUNNER, CAROLYN R. SS. JOACHIM AND ANNE German Club, Riding Club, Mathematics Club Queens College Attributes: Lively, merry, spir- ited Pet Peeve: History topics Weakness: Horseback riding Pet Ambition: To be a nurse BRYANT, DOROTHY MARIE ST. GERARD NIAJELLA S. S. L., French Club, lllathe- matics Club Queens College Attributes: Pretty, sincere, witty Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Bows Pet Ambition: To meet Super- Illall BUDZYN, MARY F. SS. CYRIL AND Miarriouws Siennersf Secretarial Club Court Stenographer D Attributes: Charming, industri- ous. efficient Pet Peeve: Self-centered people Weakness: Strauss' waltzes l'et Ambition: To do ZOO words il minute in shorthand BUGGY, HELEN M. ST. Ao.xTnA Siennese Secretarial Club, Catholic Action Secretary Attributes: Lively, sparkling, vivacious Pct Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Hats Pet Ambition: To make a parachute jump BURGER, LUCILLE M. ST. ANTONY or PADUA Art Club, S. S. L., Volley Ball St. john's Hospital Attributes: Lively, humorous, amicable . Pet Peeve: Dictionaries Weakness: Airplanes l'et Ambition: To meet Ron- ald Reagan BUSCH, WALBURGA A. ST. ALPHONSUS Laurel Secretary, Siennese Sec- retarial Club, Tennis Club Delehanty Institute Attributes: Witty, impulsive, carefree. Pet Peeve: Being called 'tWal- burga Weakness: A skipper who has sailed the Seven Seas Pct Ambition: To reopen the New York XVorld's Fair BUTTINA, ANNA C. ST. ALoYs1Us Glre Club, German Club, Library Page Business School I . Attributes: Arresting, brilliant, magnanimous Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Dances I Pet Ambition: To be a pianist CAHILL, JANE M. l'IOLY INNOCENTS Publicity Committee St. Elizabeth Attributes: Charming. congenial, captivating Pet Peeve: Crooners Weakness: Spanish music Pet Ambition: To sing at the Metropolitan CAHILL, MARGARET E. ST. BARBARA Mathematics Club, German Club, S. S. L. Business School n Attributes: Talkative, ingeni- ous. carefree Pet Peeve: Long curls Weakness: Kelly green Pet Ambition: To work in a 5 and 10 CAMPBELL, MARY AGNES OUR LADY or LOURDES Glee Club, Spanish Club, Cru- sadc Rep. Grace Institute Attributes: Amicable, vivacious, resourceful Pet Peeve: First sunburn of the season Weakness: Ridiculous hats Pet Ambition: To pilot a Clip- per Samoa toss ' CANFII-ILD. GliNl'lX'Il-IYIE A. Sr. AIARY. STAR or Tina SEA Crusade, Catholic Action Business School Attributes: Fascinating, gay. attractive Pet Peeve: Gum snappers Weakness: A certain Carr Pet Ambition: To be an Olym- pic swimming star CANNY, ITA C. OUR LADY or SoRRows Science Club, Music Apprecia- tion, S. S. L. Merchants and Bankers Busi- ness School Attributes: Gay, charming, lovable Pet Peeve: Cold classrooms Weakness: Biting my fingernails l'et Ambition: To pilot an air- plane CAREW, RITA M. HOLY NAME Glce Club, S. S. L., Siennese Secretarial Club Business Attributes: Sweet, friendly, so- phisticated Pet Peeve: Loud people Weaknes: Diamonds Pet Ambition: To ily a plane CARMODY, MARGARET M. OUR LADY or VICTORY Vice-President of Class, Riding Club, Tennis Club Columbia University Attributes: Vivacious, true. charming Pet Peeve: Turk haircuts Weakness: Swimmers Pet. Ambition: To be a balle- rma CARSON. CAROLINE A. ST. BIATTHIAS Mathematics Club, Science Club Nursing Attributes: Friendly, merry, generous , Pet Peeve: Conceit Weakness: Spaghetti Pet Ambition: Play the drums CASPARY, HELEN M. FOURTEEN HoLY MARTYRS Library Page, Siennese Secre- tarial Club, Glee Club Secretary Attributes: Dependable, friend- ly. neat Pet Peeve: Little Orphan Annie Weakness: Southern Fried Chicken Pet Ambition: To own a speed boat CATTERSON, REGINA A. ST. SEBASTIAN Glee Club, Siennese Secretarial Club, Crusade Business Attributes: Dependable, lovable, loyal Pet Peeve: To be caught in a subway rush Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To become a radio artist CATUOSCO, PALMA M. ST. PATRICK Librarian of Orchestra, Library Page, Italian Club Business School Attributes: Friendly, depend- able, helpful Pet Peeve: Trolley cars Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet' Ambition: To be a musi- cian