Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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MARY ANN WHITE Orinda, California MAJUHZ AMERICAN CIVILIZATIUN CONCENTRATION! SOCIAL SCIENCES Publicity Commitee '68 Irish Club '67 Sucial Commitee '66, '67 Muclrigal Singers '68 Community Service '66, '07 Drama Productions '66

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MADELON WALSH Madelon is an ardent student. Leisure is a luxury rare- ly indulged, for between classes and a part-time job she feels there is little enough time for schoolwork. So, she keeps late hours and demands quiet from her family, although she cannot resist a disturbance from the baby, a playful Siamese kitten, now and then. Madelon has a passion for anything Spanish or Mexi- can-it rules her life. After spending a summer in Mex- ico with Amigos Anonymous, she chose Spanish as her major, and plans to become a high school Spanish teacher. I want to do more than just teach the language. I want to clear up a lot of misconceptions about the people and the culture. Superficiality is Madelon's first hate. She likes to get to the heart of the matter and can be somewhat philo- sophical. She has the ability to judge things objectively but can't help being a sentimentalist. Tears come easily, often to her embarrassment and frustration. Although she doesn't have time to do as much social- izing as she'd like, Madelon is a friendly, expansive person who loves a good party. Many of her summer weekends are spent at Lake Berryessa where she swims and waterskis, where there is the leisure she deserves. Madelon demands order in her life- she has eaten lunch with her grandmother every noon since freshman year, she has made this a part of her day. But she also demands a happy spontaneityg in spite of her sense of order, she faces the world with a carefree outlook. I43

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MARY ANN WHITE Calm and elegant, tall and gentleg a face often en- hanced by a wide and sparkling smile. Mary Ann pos- sesses all the grace that makes people call her sophisti- cated. She belongs to country homes and fox hunts, to expensive restaurants and designer clothes. Mary Ann is a lady in the true sense of the word. She never need search her way into society, society will seek her out. But Mary Ann's air of sophistication sometimes buries her quiet simplicity and child-like qualities of daisies and Heidi. When her day is over and she can return to the privacy of her room, put on a granny gown, and climb into her bed, she is even more Mary Ann. Content with crossword puzzles, a child's edition of an old favorite, and surrounded by tiny framed pictures of those she loves, Mary Ann smiles inside. Though she Hnds serenity and happiness in being alone, her more predominant affinities are for the social situa- tion Where she can share thoughts and smiles with friends. She is ever-willing to go shopping in the city, out to din- ner, and, most of all, home. A woman close to her family, she is most secure and satisfied when sharing their com- pany. Mary Ann's ambitions are quiet, but will carry her far. Her love for those close to her radiates from her own beauty. And the family who inherits her closeness and deep love will inherit a wealth of happiness. I45