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

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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

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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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PAGE 10 LAUREL JUNE, 1941 ENGGREN, BEATRICE E. Sr. FRANCIS or ASSISI Glee Club, Cheer Leader, French Club Hunter College Attributes: Capricious, cute, capable Pct Peeve: Straight hair on rainy days Weakness: Potato chips Pet Ambition: To hitch on the back of a trolley car FARAGE. MARY Sr. ANsI:L1u Glee Club, French Club, .Science Club Kings County Nurses Training School i I Attributes: I Congenial, candid, co-operative Pet Peeve: Children Weakness: Crumb buns Pet Ambition: To become a radio announcer FARRELL, ANNE OUR LADY oI-' ANGELS Orchestra, Science Club, Secre- tary of German Club Juliard Attributes: Ready, willing, able Pet Peeve: Life in general Weakness: The Blue Danube Pet Ambition: To finish the unfinished symphony FARIIOLA, DOROTHEA J. HOLY FAMILY Riding Club, Hockey Club, Italian Club Business Attributes: Petite, lovable, fashionable Pet Peeve: Homework Weakness: Red hair Pet Ambition: To get a job FEARON, ROSEANN I. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO Hockey Varsity, Secretarial Club, lil. U. A. Private Secretary Attributes: Athletic, vivacious, refreshing Pet Peeve: Glamour girls Weakness: That curl in his hair Pct Ambition: To be a basket- ball coach IVERBER. AGNES J. Sr. AIARTIN or TOURS Mathematics C l u b , French Club, Attendance Duty Business School Attributes: Clever, attractive, popular Pet Pe-eve: Subway trains Weakness: Moccasins Pet Ambition: To work in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. FILOSA. CAROLYN A. Sr. SIIQPIIIIN Italian Club, S. S. L., Cru sad c St. Josephs College Attributes: Excitable, willing. friendly Pet Peeve: Gum chewers Weakness: Hats l'et Ambition: To be a dog catcher IVINNAN. JOAN M. Sr. JI-:Rosnt Crusade, German Club, JI. L'. .-t. College Attributes: Sparkling. jovial. prankislI l'et l't-eve: Loud alarm clocks Weakness: Brooklyn Dotlgt-rs Pet Ambition: 'l'o be a clam tligger F i Y P I 'E t , 'Wt I. Graduates at FINNERAN. HELEN V. OUR LADY or rms AIIRACULOUS BIEDAL Vice-President of M. U. AL, S. S. L., Softball team Business Attributes: Jolly, adaptable, attractive Pet Peeve: Pet peeves Weakness: Errol Flynn g Pet Ambition: To excel in aviation FISHER. HELEN M. Sr. CLEMEN1: Secretarial Club Business Attributes: Sweet, lovable, pleasing Pet Peeve: Late passes Weakness: Ice-cream sodas Pet Ambition: To dance the Lindy on Times Square FITZGERALD, EILEEN M. Sr. FRANCIS or ASSIST President of Class, Guidance Receptionist, French Club Mercy Secretarial Junior College Attributes: Cute, charming. capable Pet Peeve: Teacher's pets Weakness: Gooey sundaes Pet Ambition: To find the Fountain of Youth FITZPATRICK, MARGARET M. HoLY INNOCENTS Hockey Varsity, Science Club, French Club Fordham University Attributes: Intelligent, fastidi- ous. versatile Pet Peeve: Girls who call me darling Weakness: Cake and chocolate crackers Pet Ambition: To be the Brooklyn Dodgers' mascot FITZPATRICK, MONA R. ST. BARTHOLOMEW Secretarial Club, Skating Club, Glee Club Business Attributes: Lovable, humorous, blithe Pet Peeve: Uncollected home- work Weakness: Candy and ice cream Pet Ambition: To run the school elevator FLANAGAN, EILEEN A. ST. BARTIIOLOMEXV Library Page, Science Club, S. S. L. Grace Institute Attributes: Lovable. sparkling, amusing Pet I'eeve: Black seamed stockings Weakness: Crew haircuts Pet Ambition: To be a ferry- boat captain FLEESON. MARION 'l'RANsrIoURATIoN Glce Club, lllalhenratics Club XYashington School for Secre- taries Attributes: Ilumorous, friend- ly, vivacious Pet IR-eve: jokes about the Dodgers Weakness: New hats Pet Ambition: To see the IYo ltl Series in I-Ililu-ts' l it'ltl FLYNN. CATIIERINIC J. Sr. AlIt'lI.XIiI, l'rrxiflrnt al f'atholic Action, filer' Club, S. S. ,, I Iloly Cross Acafleniy Attributes: Sincere. congenial, pretty l'1-t l'I-eve: Oral topics Weakness: Chocolate fudge l'et Ambition: 'l'o be a secre- tary 'Wk e' t lr .tilt FOLEY. AUDREY M. Mosr HOLY CRoss Crusade, Italian Club, Jlathe- nzatics Club Light Housekeeper Attributes: Carefree, witty, winning Pet Peeve: Rust lipstick Weakness: Kosher frankfurters Pet Ambition: To own an um- brella FORKER. MARY E. HoLY RIZDEEMER Dranzatics, Vice-Presiclent of Crusade, Chairman of French Club Social Service Attributes: Laudable, lovable, capable Pet Peeve: Chemical valences Weakness: Cheese crackers Pet Ambition: To drive to school FOY, ROSE Buzssnn SACRAMENT Glee Club, Jllathematics Club, Crusade Business School Attributes: Sincere, gay. charming Pet Peeve: Politics Weakness: Ferry-boats Pet Ambition: To have a box at the Met FRANCIS. KATHLEEN H. Sr. TERESA Siennese Secretarial Club Comptometrist. U Attributes: Witty, delightful, pretty Pet Peeve: Schoolbags Weakness: Hamburger with onions Pet Ambition: To ride to the top of the Empire State Building GAGLIARDI, MARIE L. Sr. CATHERINE or ALEXANDRIA Secretarial Club Secretary Attributes: Lovable, generous, popular Pet Peeve: ,Iealous girls Weakness: Tall blondes Pet Ambition: To be a trav- eling saleswoman GALIANO, LORETTA VISITATION Secretarial Club, Crusade Rep. Secretary Attributes: Sweet, charming, helpful Pet Peeve: Crowded subways Weakness: Blue eyes Pet Ambition: To travel around the world GALLAGHER, AGNES C. ST. JOACIIIAI S. S. L., French Club, Jlathe- matics Club Interior Decorator Attributes: Amiable, cute. gui Pet l'eevt-: Conceitecl people Weakness: Good dancers Pet Ambition: To redecorotc the White House GICIJ. THELMA M. Sr. .lOSI'1l'lI i'tlafln'1nutirs Club, Library I'age, Valley Ball Grace Institute Attributes: Intelligent. viva- cious, reliable Pet l't-eve: Rainy days Weakness: Riding up down escalators Pet Ambition: To catch oppor- tunity while he's knoclfllii on my floor