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

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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.

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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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Mrnds act1ve after a summer of rest from stud1es found del1ght 1n begmnmg student dutles The f1rst step was to organme our class A meet1ng therefore, was held and offlcers were selected and plans were made for future events S1ster Rosaleen, our faculty advlser assrsted and counseled us and lf was due to her able and ready guldance that our year has run so smoothly and our act1v1t1es have been successful So let us take th1s opportun1ty to show our apprec1at1on by sayrng Thank you Srster Rosaleen Realrzmg the respons1b1l1ty that rests upon the officers of any body each grrl was careful to cast her vote for the person whom she thought was most capable of fillrng each posrtron Thus 1t was that the ever resource ful Betty O Connell was re elected for the presrdency and Rrta Greene was entrusted wlth the post of x 1ce pres1dent ox ce C1pperlx was chosen for the ofhce of secretary for thxs year and the f1Ut1I1C1 xl mltters were left ln the capable hands of Ann Dub1cke xx ho has been our treasurer now for three yeus W1th such 1 group at the head of our class, If drd not take long before a program of act1v1t1es was formulated The remammg members havrng once attested the1' bel1ef1n these four grrls at elect1on t1me, gave further proof of thelr trust by expressrng tssurance that all would go well because of the ready co operatron of all the members of the class wrth these new ofhcers Never havrng been a lackada1s1cal group w1ll1ng to s1t back and watch others perform the roles that would garn them honors and recognltron, the junrors have taken advantage of every poss1ble opportunrty for progressrng Class ojicers R Greene, I Czpperly, A Dabzcke ana' E 0 Connell make plans for the year , - V. - . J r . V ' J . , ' 7 - ' , ' 2 2 ' T' 1 , L . ' ,V V Z ' 7 7 , ' ' L , , 7 7 , . 2 ' ff ' va Y 9 3 ' , . 7 . . . A . , . . . . Jinx ' an X , ' X . - T , .