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

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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

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'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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1 R. id- hte cse all ng. :ht- C. fgd- iva- y al, Iary Tali- Cal' iese surf- lily, lent E1 il. JUNE, 1941 L A U R E L PAGE 9 june 1541 DICBUS, PAULA K. OUR LADY or Loulznlss .Secretary of Class, Secretary of Chemistry Club, Library Page Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: ljepenclable, popu- lar. delightful Pet Pc-eve: Locked doors Weakness: Food Pet ambition: 'l'o be a flag pole sitter DECOURCY, MARY A. ST. BAR'lilIOI.OMlCXV S. S. L., t1It1fll!'lllI1iit'X Club Business School Attributes: Charming, capable, considerate Pet Peeve: Rainy weather Weakness: Blue eyes Pet Ambition: To be an artist DICGNAN, MARY C. IMMACULATE CoNcl-:PTIoN Library Page, Laurel Staff, Science Club St. Vineent's School of Nursing Attributes: Mischievous, viva- cious, unassuming Pet Peeve: Too many to mention Weakness: Morgan Pet Ambition: To see America by boxcar DENNIGAN, ANNA OUR LADY or VICTORY Secretarial Club, Spiritual Treasury Rep. Business School Attributes: Neat, buoyant, cheerful Pet Peeve: Getting my stock- ings dirty Weakness: A cute pug nose on that certain man Pet Ambition: To take a trip to Bermuda DESMOND, DOROTHY A. ST. ANSELM Riding Club, S. S. L., Secre- tary of Italian Club Grace Institute Attributes: Sincere, humorous, fun-loving Pet Peeve: Knee-length socks Weakness: Fast Peabodies Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper DEVLIN. MARGARET M, OUR LADY or ANcELs G e r nz a n Club, Badminton, Treasurer of Catholic Action Pratt Institute Attributes: Sophisticated, stim- ulating, sparkling Pet Peeve: Geometry Weakness: Josef Hoffmann Pet Ambition: I've no ambi- tion DILLON, JANE H. ST. IYIATTHEW French Club Business School Attributes: Intelligent, capable, considerate Pet Peeve: A broken finger- nail Weakness: New coiffures Pet Ambition: To take candid shots of our history class DOCHTERMAN, ELVERA J. OUR LADY or VICTORY Tennis Club, Glce Club, Mathematics Club College Attributes: Cheerful, pretty, vivacious Pet Peeve: Homework Weakness: Ice cream Pet Ambition: To be an actress DONAHUE. ALICE V. ST. 1,A'IiRIt'K S. S. L., Crusade Private Secretary Attributes: Fastidious, coquet- ish. delightful Pet Peeve: Rain Weakness: Chow mein Pet Ambition: To travel to the Far liast DONNELLY, ANNA E. ST. AGAT1-TA Sicnncsc Secretarial Club, Spiritual Treasury Secretary Attributes: Pretty, sweet, gay Pet Peeve: Hamburgers Weakness: Peabody Pet Ambition: Dress designer DORAN, VIRGINIA A. Hou' CRoss Secretary of Glee Club, Secre- tary of French Club, Tennis Club New Rochelle Attributes: Whimsical, suave, talented Pet Peeve: Boors and bores Weakness: Mystery stories Pet Ambition: To sail around the world on a tramp steamer DOUGHERTV. MARGARET H. OUR LADY or ANGELS S. S. L. Kings Countv Hospital Attributes: Golden-haired, cheerful, wistful Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Parades Pet Ambition: To have purple- plaid eyes DOWLING, CATHERINE A. ST. PETER M. U. A., S. S. L., Shield St. Mary-of-the-Woods College Attributes: Red-headed, lithe, loquacious Pet Peeve: Whistling Weakness: Uniforms Pet Ambition: To be a sharp- shooter DOYLE, MARGARET L. HOLY CRoss Albertus Magnus Science Club, Basketball McAllister School of Embalming I Attributes: Charming, gracious, true Pet Peeve: Phonies Weaknes: Vanilla cokes Pet Ambition: To meet Yehudi DROESCH, FLORENCE ST. RIARY GATE or HEAVEN u President of the Crusade, L1- brary Page Business Attributes: Considerate, well- known. trustworthy Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks Weakness: My appetite Pet Ambition: To travel DUFFY, ANN P. - ST. BARTHOLOMEIV Spanish Club, Art Club, Publicity Club Business School Attributes: Artistic, poised, sincere Pet Peeve: Subway rushes Weakness: Lieberstraum Pet Ambition: To take a Southern cruise Scoioa Ctoss ' IJCGAN, ROSIQMARY li. ST. 'l'uostAs AQUIN.-is Cilre Club, Frrrncll Club, Science Club Doctor U Attributes: Enthusiastic, lively, understanding . . Pet Pet-ve: Compositions Weakness: Pizzeria and Pepsi- Cola l'et Ambition: To start a revo- lution DUNN, MARGARET ST. CEeu.1A .flrt Club, Tennis Designing D h Attributes: Witty, v1vaClol15. charming l'r-t Pr-eve: Report cards Weakness: Cniforms l'et Ambition: To replace Schiaperelli DURR. VERONICA M. Sr. CIECILIA Scieizcz' Club, Library Page, Valley Ball Club Mary Immaculate Hospital Attributes: Sedate, dependable, ambitious Pet Pr-eve: Crowded streets Weakness: Writing long let- ters l'et Ambition: To teach French DWYER. ANNE M. HOLY NAME or JESUS Presidest of the Mathematics Club, President of S. S. L., Manager of Hockey Varsity Aviatrix Attributes: Versatile, popular, spirited Pet Peeve: Giant fans Weakness: Red roadsters Pet Ambition: To pilot the Dixie Clipper DWVER, CATHERINE T. llor.Y NAME or JESUS Ilackry Varsity, Secretary ol S. L., lllathematics Club Mr-rev Secretarial Junior College ' I Attributes: Attractive, viva- cious, friendly Pet Peeve: Glamour boys Weakness: Fudge layer cake l'et Ambition: To be a patient of Dr. Kildaire DWYER, MARY C. ST. PATRICK Library Page, Science Club, Mathematics Club llusiness School Attributes: Dimpled. popular. cute Pet Peeve: Crew haircuts Weakness: Sundaes Pet Ambition: To be a para- chute jumper ICGAN, BERNADETTE M. S1-, RIARY IAIAGIJALENE Glee Club, Publicity Club, Sf7ll7llSll Club St, Josephs College Attributes: Winning. easy- going, loyal Pet Peeve: Geometry Weakness: Chocolate . sunclaes Pet Ambition: To paint a mustache on the Sphinx ELLIS, ANN T. ST. RIICHAEL D Jllalhematics Club, Library Page, Laurel Refi. Teacher Q Attributes: Witty, cultured, candid Pet Peeve: Hamburgers with out onions Weakness: Joyce Kilmer l'et Ambition: To be a globe-trotter