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

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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

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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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PAGE 8 L A U R E L JUNE, 1941 CERYINI, ANNE T. ST. NIcIIoLAS or TOLENTINE Teasurer of Italian Club, Sci- ence Club, lllatlieonutirs Club St. Vincent's Hospital Attributes: Demure, sincere, amiable Pet Peeve: Winter Weakness: A les DP , Pet Ambition: To acquire curly hair for rainy days CHAMBERLAIN, JEANNE M. ST. GERARD AIAJELLA Library Page, French Club, Illatlienzuties Club Our Lady of Good Counsel Attributes: Charming, pretty, I-ZZIY Pet Peeve: Radio commercials Weakness: Chocolate crackers Pet Ambition: To drive a flre- engine CHARLES, ELIZABETH M. OUR LADY or AIOUNT CARMEL Iirencfz Club, Mathematics Club, Crusade Business School Attributes: Cheerful, talented, friendly Pet Peeve: Onions Weakness: Novelty jewelry Pet Ambition: Construct a rocket ship CI-IIANTELLA, MAE J. ST. BIARYYS Italian Club, Science Club, lllatlieinatics Club Hunter College Attributes: Generous, faithful. pleasant Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Weakness: Sweet music Pet Ambition: To be a nurse CIIIUSANO, CHARLOTTE NATIVITY Italian Club, S. S. L. Business Attributes: Blonde, lovely, charming Pet Peeve: Giant fans Weakness: Clothes Pet Ambition: To own Mc- Crory'S CICERO, JANE M. ST. JI-ZROAIIC Frrncli Club, Crusade, S, S. L. Business School Attributes: Pert, pretty, pop- IIlar Pet Peeve: Tests on Monday Weaknes: Hats Pet Ambition: To be defreck- lized COI-'l7l'lY, GICORGI-I'l'TE A. PRI-:sIaNTA'rIoN OF BLESSED VIRGIN DIARY Literary Club, Spanish Club, .llusic Appreciation Nurse Attributes: Mirthful, agile, dc- pendable Pet Peeve: Brooklyn Dodgers Weakness: Robert Taylor Pet Ambition: To become Cae- sar Romt-ro's dancing part- ner t'OLLYl'IR. HARRIET C. ST. .ANTONY or PAIJIJA Spanish Club. Clrr Club, .llatl1t'malir's Club Ilunter College Attributes: Super, jolly, sin- cere Pet Peeve: Crumbs Weakness: Burma Shave ads l'et Ambition: To be on top of the top of the Iimpire State Building on a windy day X3 . l :ir v Geaeluates at COMER, WINIFRED M. OUR LADY or SoRRows M. U. A. Rep., Science Club, Tcnnis Club Hunter College Attributes: Gracious, poised, amiable Pet Peeve: Nagging Weakness: Day dreams Pet Ambition: To be a suc- cessful business woman COMISKEY, CATHERINE A. Sr. ELIZAEETI-I Science Club, Matlientalics Club, Music Appreciation Hunter College Attributes: Talented, friendly and sincere Pet Peeve: Pea soup Weakness: Uniforms I Pet Ambition: 'l'o take a trip to Bermuda CONBOY, EILEEN A. ST. ANTONY or PADUA Science Club, lllusic Al1prer'irI- tion Business School Attributes: Demure. sincere. gracious ' Pet Peeve: Hats of any size or shape Weakness: Blue Coupes Pet Ambition: To retire CONDON, MARGARET M. ST. CATHERINE or SIENNA Science Club, Music Apprecia- tion Fife and Drum Corps Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: Petite, humorous, all-around girl Pet Peeve: Donald Duck Weakness: Striped pajamas Pet Ambition: To clean saddle Shoes DEC EASSD CON'l'RATTI, MARY A. ST. PATRICK Crusade, S. S. L., Library Page Business School Attributes: Mischievous, at- tractive. lovable Pet Peeve: Subways Weakness: Aviators Pet Ambition: To be the pri- vate secretary of Jimmy Stewart COOK, MARY A. OUR LADY or VICTORY Italian Club, S. S. L., Cherr- ing Squad Business School Attributes: Genial, generous. 235' Pet Peeve: Crew haircuts Weakness: Brandied black cherries Pet Ambition: To meet Madame Ouspenskaya COOPER, DOROTHY J, IIOLY Ckoss Tennis Club, Cheer Squad, S. S. L. Washington School Attributes: Yivacious, quick- Ivitted. sparkling Pet Peeve: News commentators Weakness: Red roses Pet Ambition: To bc a psy- choanalyst CORKERY, CECELIA M. OUR LADY or AIOUNT CARAIEI. Science Club, Spiritual Treas- urer, lllusic .-tppreciation St. Joan'S Nurses Training School Attributes: Winsome, impres- sionate. jolly Pet Peeve: Dick 'l'odd's imita- tion of Bing Crosby Weakness: Bing Crosby Pet Ambition: To meet Stirling Hayden I Ss? I f - . ff X . J ,ve .Q Jfszs' ,lf 1 A 1 ' .,-:eX,:fa' fx s tus,-X, ,, ess, Q- sky f t-S - - A -s.'trrsn,s ts MQ, R s 4 f A Q V z N X s R A A sep, X v X A- t gf- .af .-rf, .A ll T COSTELLO, CATHERINE R. ST. AMBROSE Laurel Secretary, Siennese Secretarial Club Private Secretary Attributes: Ambitious, consid- erate, cheerful Pet Peeve: Practical jokers Weakness: Tommy Dorsey's music Pet Ambition: To be private secretary to the President CRAVEN, JANE C. ST. THOMAS TI-IE APOSTLE President of Class, Siennese Secretarial Club, Basketball Business . . Attributes: Rellable, charmmg. companionable Pet Peeve: Suicide blondes Weakness: That certain 'tyoung man Pet Ambition: To be a tight- rope walker CUMMINGS, VIRGINIA C. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS Art Club, Tennis Club, Bad- minton Club Art School Attributes: Glamorous, viva- cious, statuesque Pet Peeve: Elevators Weakness: Fudge sundaes Pet Ambition: To scale pyramids CURLEY, MARIE J. QUEEN or ALL SAINTS S. S. L., Spiritual Treasury Attributes: Congenial, jovial, 235' Pet Peeve: To be called Mary Weakness: Peach frappes Pet Ambition: To go to Cali- fornia IJALY. MURIEL E. ST. SEBASTIAN Music Appreciation, S. S. L. Business School Attributes: Lovable, sincere, ladylike Pet Peeve: Students' School- bags Weakness: Chocolate cake Pet Ambition: To drive a car DANAHER, MARY T. ST. PAUL Glce Club, S. S. L., Siennese Secretarial Club Secretary At tributes: Sincere, witty, personable Pet Peeve: Compositions Weakness: Movies Pet Ambition: To ride a surf- board DAVOREN, ANNE T. ST. EPHRIEM Manager of Basketball Varsity, Science Club, Vice-President of Class Dentist Attributes: Popular, jovial, considerate Pet Peeve: Lazy people Weakness: Mascara Pet Ambition: To turn in a tire alarm UAVY, ROSE V. ST. PETER CLAVER Valley Ball Social Worker Attributes: Shy, Sweet. un- affected Pet Peeve: Weekly history A readings Weakness: Bowling Pet Ambition: To hitch on a trolley car