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

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PAGE 6 L A U R E L JANUARY, 1942 Somoa CLAS: ' , nf' r T 1' is . fi I gf ,, A . J , fr is-gf 1, , r in . 4-..,, 4, ,W .., , , f i ACCURSO, ANNA M. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, FOURTH AVENUE Library Page 3,' Sienese Secre- tarial Club 8,' Catholic Ac- tian 5, 6. Secretary t'Her greatest charm lies in her words- Ever thoughtful, ever kind. AHRENS, ALICE A. ST. AUGUSTINE President of German Club 8,' Science Club 7, 8 Brooklyn College 'LShe laughed away the sorrow And laughed away the gloom. ALFANO, GLORIA B. OUR LADY OF Gooo COUNSEL Italian Club 8,' S. S. L. 5, 7,' Crusade 3, 6 Business School HShe liked what e'er she looked on, And her looks went every- where. ALTO, MARIE L. HoLY NALIE Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Cru- sade 7 Private Secretary But oh! her heart is Love's own nest- All filled with singing birds. ARNDT, CAROLINE R. ST. GREGORY, BROOKLYN Art Club 7, 8,' German Club 8,' S. S. L. 8 Business t'She was one of those who guard their own thoughts carefully, Feeling them far too dear to give away. ARTH, JOSEPHINE E. ST. ALOYSIUS Secretary of Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Glee Club 4 Bookkeeper and Assistant Ste- nographer 'fReason'S whole pleasure, all the joys of sense Lie in three words-health, peace and competence. ASPLAND, CATHERINE E. ST. TERESA, CLASSON AVENUE Laurel Rep 6,' Art Club 7,' Library Page 2, 3 American Academy of Dramatic Arts A face with gladness over- spread: Soft smiles by human kindness bred. BALSAMO, ANNUNZIATA M. SACRED HE.-KRT or JESUS Secretary 8: Science Club 7, 8,' Vice-President of Italian Club 8 Business There is a certain majesty in plainness that commands In sober natural expression. .px AQ l l r ry , u e ,mfr , ff , t l -7 1 X Gracluales at BARRETT, JOSEPHINE T. ST. TERESA, CLAssoN AVENUE President of Catholic Action Literary Club 8, Library Page 7, Vice-President of Class 1, 2 Business School 'tif you praised her as charm- ing, Some asked what you meant- But the charm of her presence Was felt when she went. BAUER, MARGARET A. ST. PANCRAS Sienese Secretarial Club 8, Secretary of S. S. L. Secretary The stars grow dimmer in the skies To see the glory of her eyes. BEHAN, VIVIAN E. ST. ELIZABETH Italian Club 8, Library Page 4, 7,' Tennis I Business Life, light and truth, as in a triple flame, Produce the inner radiance. BEHNKE, HELEN V. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Library Page 5, 7,' S. S. L. 3 Nurse Her daily prayer, far better understood In acts than words, was simply doing good. BEHRJE, MARION L. ST. BARTHOLOMEW Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Library Page 7, 8,' Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Secretary Her air, her manner all who saw admired- Courteous though coy, and gentle though retired. BENES, CATHERINE E. ST. PATRICK, LONG ISLAND CITY Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Valley Ball 7 Business Desires composed, affections ever eveng Smiles that delight and sighs that waft to heaven. BERTSCHE, DOROTHY L. ST. CATHERINE or GENOA M. U. A. 5,' Spanish Club 8,' Art Club 6 Business School Her Smile is full of genuine warmth and bubbling gaietyf' KERT UCCIL RANCES C. '. MARY Sm OF THE SEA, BROOKI YN 'rel Floor Manager 3, 4,' Italian Club 4,' Glee Club 2 Holy Cross Academy The fountain of beauty is the heart and every generous thought is illustrated on the walls of her chamber. S e it l S W . .I X 5 'Q . S sf .SN . S 'Af ,4 . 0 -. 5 s A A L Q BIER, ANNA M. ST. THOMAS APOSTLE Orchestra 6,' Mathematics Club 6, 7, 8 St. Josephls College A cheerful temper joined with innocence. BIGELOW, VIOLET C. ST. FRANCIS or ASSISI Glee Club 7, 8,' Spanish Club 8 Delehanty Business School HLike any fair lake that the breeze is upon When it breaks into dimples and laughs in the Sun. BLAKE. HELEN M. ST. EPHREM Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' L13 brary Page 8,' Laurel Rep. 3 Private Secretary f'Though the sun in Storm clouds hides. Sunshine in her heart abides. BLAKE, KATHLEEN M. ST. GERARD, LONG ISLAND C. A. L. C. 7, 8,' Science Club 8,' Library Page 3, 8 Medical Laboratory Technician Your vision very few may ever know- Inspired and pensive, your facels shadow. BLANCH, BEATRICE V. ST. JEROME Crusade 5, 6,' Sienese Secre- tarial Club 8,' Library Page 3, 4, 8 Private Secretary So sweet the blush of bash- fulness. E'en pity scare could wish it less. BLANEY, DOROTHY A. ST. ANTONY or PADUA ' Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Li- brary Page 5, 7, 8 Business In your smile there is crim- son and ivory, And stars and the dusk in your eyes. BLYTHE, VIRGINIA M. ST. ANASTASIA M. U. A. 8: Sienese Secretarial Club 85 Mathematics Club 7 Secretary 'tFair, kind and true is all my argument: Fair, kind and true, varying to other words. BOCCHINO, MARIE T. ST. PATRICK, KENT AVENUE Library Page 75 Music Appre- ciation 8,' Italian Club 8 College An angelic smile that deep Pierces to the soul-depths sweet.

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fn! JANUARY,1942 LAUREL PAGE S Driftwood By Mary Lynch Let's think back four years and remem- ber. Surely you remember. You couldn't forget. 1938-1939 Remember you as a Freshman? You knew very little about popular music but you didn't know you didn't know. You had a permanent that was a little too short and a little too curly and you experi- mented with Tangee-Q'fBe yourself g be natural. J if Chartreuse was THE color that season. You hated it and wore it con- stantly and thought you looked wonder- ful. To conquer the Big Apple was your aim in life, you learned it just as every- one else gave it up. You always did your homework and told your friends you were going to fail simply everything and you got on the honor roll. 1939-1940 This was the year of Indian Summerv and Deep Purple. By this time you knew your orchestras and you idolized Tommy Dorsey. You had a page boy that looked as if it had taken hours to achieve and probably had. Elizabeth Arden's Sky Blue Pink was your method of cap- turing glamour. What's that? Why, of course, you were glamorous. YOU were a Sophomore, practically a Senior. You called yourself a Jitterbug and thought you were just crazy about the Lindy. Your family thought you were merely crazy. 1940-1941 You sang 'fFrenesi and Health, Wealth and Love. You liked Vaughn Monroe but Jimmy Dorsey jumped to first place on your hit parade. The pageboy was replaced by a long Howing bob and you used Irresistiblel' now. You saw Wuthering Heightsv and talked about it for days. You read Terry and the Pi- rates faithfully. You did the Conga so much you were saying one, two, three, kick, in your sleep. You loved the Conga, you loved Memorial, you loved living. 1941-1942 Senior year-most Wonderful of all but so short. You imitated Helen O'C0nnell to no one's satisfaction but your own, and you did the smoothest Peabody. You wore Don juan's newest color creation and braided your hair, after showing it to your friends you probably Hde-braided it-'fbut quick. Afternoons in Judd's you dran' cokes and discussed the superl' .ves for hours at a time. You lisff f and talked a lot more sr-E' -or' although thf' much Ti Advertisement. CCOntinued on page 20, column 35 LAWIQENCE IQETUIQNS T0 THE SCENE DE TI-1E CIQIAKE A timid knock reached our ears less than a fortnight ago and only that the wall was an able support, we surely would have suc- cumbed. Before us stood a dusty, ragged stranger-a wee bit of manhood. Look- ing closer-we discerned not a stranger but foh, horrorsj our Lawrence. With tears streaming down our cheeks, we ush- ered him into our sanctum and pressed him with numerous questions. Wearily he waved us aside and slumped into a chair. It was then we unbelievingly discovered he was carrying a tray, and buried in inches of dust we saw a moulded apple, signs of pretzels and a soda bottle whose contents had evaporated Qremnants of our orders of October, 19415. Realizing that Lawrence would tell all' in good time Csince Law- rence has a way with himj, we watched our man of the LAUREL room while he slept 'round the clock. Then his eyelids ilickered and he sat upright, he stretched himself and after giving us his famous Lawrence smile, he began- DEAR LAURELITES-On that fateful afternoon in October as I was returning from market, I suddenly was possessed with a great desire to wander, to go be- yond the first floor, to discover the numer- ous unexplored niches in Memorial. Braz- enly I passed your door and trudged up the flights of stairs and found I was being drawn magnetically into a tiny room Ceven I had to stoop to enterj. As I passed the threshold of this room, the lock clicked behind and I realized I was imprisoned. My only consolation was a small crack in the door which proved my only source of information in the months to come. From this moment on, I sat with my ear glued to the door in the hope that I might receive some inkling of your progress. I heard about your gallant efforts to obtain Senior buttons and your securing of them, about your colorful hued crew hats, the early arrival of your rings, the Prepsters, play, fWhat a Life,' and the correspondence be- tween 'the F. A.' and the cast, Memorial's drama, 'Elizabeth the Queenfg of the Christmas tableaug the Senior assemblies, the award assembly and lastly the Com- mencement Issue. When I discovered how long I had been disarranged in that two by four space, how much I had missed-I beat my fists on the door until I was heard and -well, here I am, worn and tired-but eager to offer the class of ,42 my sincere congratulations! PHE FR. JRPHANS f ,Continued ,fw-11 . column JD But 've P+ 1l1an the word were one, we were Breslin to Walsh we row, divide we must. To .. i....rmur low, Mau revoir, -U our successors shout aloud: The words 'French,' 'uistribc -on' and fFriendshipl are not closely allied, accord- H As They Pass in Refoziefw The war is over-the war on examina- tions and pet subjects, the nightmare of failures and the ever present burden of 'fmust be donel' assignments. Yes, the fighting is finished. And now that its 'fall quiet on the western front we can look back and see who were really the heroines during our four years, siege. We can reminisce and realize who the valiant in- dividuals were who not only performed the necessary tasks laid out for them but who also plunged themselves into the well of extra-curricular activities and emerged with recognition of distinguished service. Among the notables, Margaret Mc- Cauley and Catherine Walsh take up resi- dence not only for their commendable con- tributions to the orchestra, but also for having been at heart- true Memorial- ites. Josephine Barrett and Carol Young, two of the champion C. A. L. C. bookworms, did their bit to help discern golden litera- ture from that which merely glitters. Gloria Edwards, our own Math Presi- dent, takes her place among the numerical bright lights while Alice Ahearns and Anna Martin, two amiable students with a Ger- manic twist to their tongues, hold their own position in the hall of fame. Not to be outdone Mary McGee and Annunciata Balsamo rushed to the fore with the Italian Club banner in evidence, closely pursued by the French Club Cru- saders - Eileen Costello and Genevieve Reilly. Popular Betty Quinn and Marilyn Hoek strove nobly to uphold the standards of the Spanish Club-an effort facilitated by their inexhaustible capacity for energy and merriment. Heading Memorial's indispensable or- ganization, the M, U. A., were Jane Debus and Annamarie Collins, both worthy of commendation for their unselfish efforts during their Senior year. Much concerned with the welfare of the student body, and in return much consid- ered by the student body are Regina Mc- Grath and Margaret Murray, who headed the ranks of the S. S. L. Faithful is the word for Margaretha Oetheimer, Glee Club President, who has been a member of that musical group for eight terms. Vivacious is the word for Phyllis Vary, Vice-President with musical talent. The girls with the twinkling toes who lead our Sienese Secretarial Club are Vir- ginia Maclary and Bernadette Kelly, two of our dancingest Seniors. These are-these were our leaders. What will the future hold for them? Over what roads will it carry them? There is only left for us the extension to them of our hope that their zeal for activity may never falter and that there will always be emblazoned on their hearts the red badge of courage. ing to Webster, but in Memorial they are one and the same! LORRAINE CASSIN, BIARIAN DELANEY, '42,

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JANUARY, 1942 L A U R E L PAGE 7 'i' anueufg 1542 BOECKMAN, GLORIA M. HOLY ROsARY Spiritual Treasurer 5, 6,' Sienese Secretarial Club 8 Model 'ASO mild, so merciful, so strong, so good, So patient, peaceful, loyal, loving, puref, BOPP, MARY LOUISE HOLY CROSS Secretary of German Club 85 Science 7, 8,' lllathematics Club 7, 8 Kings County Nursing School 'tIn GOd's great book thy sweet deeds shine. Therefore, what need for praise of mine? BOYCE, RITA B. ST. AUGUSTINE Catholic Action Rep. 8,' Li- brary Page 4, 8, German Club 8 Business School A daughter of the gods, divinely tall. And most divinely fair. BRADY, MARY E. OUR LADY OF LOURDES, BROOK- LYN C. A. L. C. 7, 8,' Library Page 8,' Mathematics Club 7, 8 Business 'tWe never heard her speak in haste- Her tones were always sweet And modulated just so much As it was meet. BRADY. TERESA V. PUBLIC SCHOOL 161, BROOKLYN Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Glee Club 1, 2 Secretary Her cheek as richest crimson glows- Her forehead pallid as the snows. tr BREENE, CATHERINE A. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENNA S. S. L. 8,' Science Club 8 Nursing School 'Tis something to be willing to commend, But my best praise is that I am your friend. BREENE, HARRIET J. ST. CATHERINE or SIENNA S- 5- L- 6, 7, 8,' Guidance Room 8 Telephone Company t'She is not made to the ad- mlration of all, But to the happiness of one. BRENNAN ANNA M. f l I fl if X R Q' fa f 4 g s f.. 'R 57.1 A ., f X V X f R IQ ' 1 ST PATRICK KENT AVENUE L Nursing School Her talents were of the mon silent class BRESLIN, MARGARET M. ST. '1lERESA, CLASSON AVENUE French Club 7, 85 Music Ap- preciation 6,' Library Page 2 Business School UFar too happy she to borrow Any sadness from the morrow. BUB, CAROLYN T. ST. BIATTHIAS Mathematics Club 7, 8,' Music Appreciation 8,' Spanish Club 8 Business School Languor is not in your heart: Weakness is not In your wordsg Weariness IS not on your brow. BURKE, GERALDINE T. ST. AUGUSTINE Library Page 2, 3, 7,' S. S. 4, 8,' Sienese Secretarial Club 8 Business 'fWhen she doth walk so graciously . A rose with all its charms I see. BYRNES, BARBARA A. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES French Club 7, 8,' Crusade Rep. 1, 3 Business 'AA circulet of gold enshrines her head As sunbeams from the distant heavens sped. BYRON, MARY M. ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE Class Vice-President 8,' S. S. L, 8,' Guidance Room 8 College Her shadow moved across our path- A star bright glow within her eyes. CALARD, MARIE M. NATIXIITY, CLAssON AVENUE C. A. L. C. 7, 85 Guidance Room 8,' S. S. L. 6, 8 Business f'Eyes which dreaming sweet- ness hold: Hair rich-curling, fire-gold. CAMPBELL, EDNA C. ST. ANTONY OF PADUA Tennis Club 5, 7,' Riding Club 7, 8: C. A. L. C. 7, 8 Nurse A waking eye, a DI'Q'il'li?. mind, A heart that stirs, IS hard to find. CAMPI PAULINE F. OUR I. I OF GRACE Sctenf Clib 7 8 Itaran C1 ecretary 8 S S L 7 Nurses framing A light heart Ines long Somoa Ctass ' CAMPO, ANGELINA K. OUR LADY OF BIOUNT CARMEL, ASTORIA Glee Club 2, 3, 4,' Sienese Sec- retarial Club 8 Secretary WEach moment she changed in some subtle way In color and mood. I t., ,-, CAOLO, GENEVIEVE M. ST. TERESA, CLASSON AVENUE Sienese Secretarial Club 8 Secretary When she met pleasures face to face, She smiled and lighted up this place. And smiled she also 'mid the gloom. CARROLL, JEAN H. ST. MATTHEW Riding Club 7,' French Club 7, 8,' Music Appreciation 6, 8 St. Joseph's College Few they are who laugh so brightlyg Speak so sweetlyg step so lightly. CARTER, GERALDINE A. OUR LADY OF BIOUNT CARMEL, ASTORIA Riding Club 6. 7, 8,' Science Club 7, 85 Tennis 5, 7 St. John's Nurses Training Hlb often marvel there should e One quite so helpfulg quite so free: Quite so lovable as thee. CARTUSCIELLO, ANTOINETTE M. ST. JEROME Sienese Secretarial Club 8 Secretary She hath a natural wise sin- cerity, - A simple truthfulnessg and these have lent her A dignity as moveless as the centre. CASEY, CATHERINE M. ST. SEEASTIAN Sienese Secretarial Club 8,' Li- brary Page 7,' Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Business For never saw I mein or face In which more plainly I could trace Benignity and homebred sense Ripening in perfect innocence. CASHIN, MARGARET J. QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS S. S. L. 5, 85 Library Page 7,' Hockey 5 Business School SOnorous wind, Clarion, Wlth your voice so sweet, laugh on. CASSIDY KATHLEEN E. ST JEROME French Club 7 8 Laboratory Assistant 3 4 5 6 Science Clu 7 8 N urses Training She has a zest for living a heart full of good comrade sup