College of St Rose - Rose Leaves Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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aapief lj0lfll uGef wqW2infed', Ted . junior party 0 Investiture O Class election ' junior Sisters 0 Chemistry club I Debates Rambler Sfdj ' Examinations O junior Promenade Biology club . Verse Speaking Choir When the September leaves, aware of the call of autumn, began to change color and part from their mother tree, the junior class heard the summons of its Alma Mater and answered by returning to school. Opening day found the group as ever united in spirit, although visibly fewer in number. Among those whose absence was most greatly noticed were the student nurses and our three classmates, Maureen, Gert and Marie, who have embraced the religious life. In reminis- cence, our thoughts wandered back to that lovely morning, two years before, when, as freshmen, we first arrived for registration. How in awe we were of the faculty and upperclassmen, yet how eager to begin college life! With this memory vivid in our minds, is it any wonder that there was such sincere warmth in the greetings which we extended to the present freshmen? The opening days of the year were devoted to welcoming the newcomers. The get-acquainted tea, held for the sister classes, freshman and junior, on the afternoon of Registration Day, was the first event of the year, the first step taken to prove to the new arrivals that we were truly happy to have them with us. Next was scheduled the traditional ,junior Party, the annual welcoming play, the sole purpose of which is to acquaint the new students with the social life of the college. The theme of the play centered around the Ideal Saint Rose Girl. After the entertainment, a fashion show, sponsored by David's was enacted with members of the junior class as models. Exhilarated by the thought of beginning a new year, and knowing how quickly those few months can speed by, the juniors resolved to get into the swing at once and make the best of their days here at college. The day of investiture might have held a thrilling sensation for the freshmen, but it was 33

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ll In-1 ef One of the most important clubs at college is the Nursing club. The officers of the club this year were Anne Lizotte, president, Ruth Boquet, vice-president, Marguerette Morford, secretary, and Peggy McDonald, treasurer. The activities of this club include a variety of social affairs for the freshmen and for their upper-classmen who are already doing field work at the Hospital. It was in March that the sophomore nurses received their long- awaited capes. We shared their joy in having progressed one step farther toward their goal, but we find it hard to realize that those girls who have formed an integral part of our class will very soon bid good-bye to the college. Duty-hound, they will retreat to Saint Mary's S6'7l01 iffl,Sf07'fIHI6 is clisclosezl to S Hecox H. MCDOHdlIL A. Lomfmrffo, K. Kenny, i I members of the Spanish Club. Hospital, Amsterdam, where they will con- tinue their course. Returning from Easter vacation with plenty of vim, vigor and vitality, we promptly set ourselves to the task of sponsoring the annual sophomore spring dance. Being very anxious for its success, both financially and otherwise, since it was our first attempt at the light fantastic , we multiplied our efforts and were generously rewarded. After that, events passed rapidly, and we are now looking back on our annual retreat and also on our public debate which was the climax of our tedious course. E Thus the class of nineteen hundred forty- two has completed its sophomore year. Thus we have willingly and conscientiously con- tributed our share in participating in those events which help to make college life worth while. The class of forty-two has com- pleted its sophomore year. Let us hope that it has been a year worthy of Alma Mater! OLIVE JENNINGS, Hiftomm MID D05 Rocher nzstrzrcts AI. Morford, R. Bosquet, A. Lizolte. mm' R. Spa!! in i 5 rlpplierl llllliifllg ' 2 l a I f i i I V w i l l l

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,........---- M..- ,-,,-,,,,,,,,,,,,...-..-...W----Qrf ,-....--.,.....-- .,,,,,,.,,,..,..,,,,,...-...-.-- vsv- rl ' doubly so for the juniors. In the first place, every member of the class can well remember the time when she looked forward so eagerly to being a Junior Sister. Well, the long awaited pleasure was finally realized. That fact was brought forcibly to us when we led our Freshman Sisters up to the platform during the colorful ceremony. In assisting the freshmen who formally donned their academic caps and gowns, the juniors were stirred for a second time, for the thoughts of each one present travelled back to the day when she received her academic costumeg and once again a feeling of pride surged through her just as it had when that black garment, the symbol of dignity, had first enveloped her. From that moment on she had really bel0nged. How well and how proud the freshmen looked as they stood there upon the stage, and as they proudly returned to their places! 34 E. 0'Connell, and M. Murray invest freshman -I. O'Brie11 in cap and gown. It is possible that each one in her own way was contemplating the meaning of the cos- tume which she had received. The cap and gown stands for so much, and it is an integral part of our college life. Its history is both a lengthy and an interesting one. The cap and gown lends an air of distinction to an occa- sion at which it is worn, and we really should deem ourselves extremely fortunate to be allowed the privilege of appearing in it. Its simple, somber dignity and its unobtrusive- ness are both qualities for which it is admired by all aspirants of higher education. The ceremony of investiture drew to a close with the entire assembly singing our college tunes, songs in which the freshmen vigor- ously joined with sincere enthusiasm. As time progressed, the business of making out schedules was completed, the novelty of starting classes anew had lost its flavor, and the girls settled down to routine daily life.