Elmira Catholic High School - Victorian Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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I., fm, sm My son was born an American, He learned what it meant to be free, To live in peace and worship God Through the blessings of liberty. And when the crisis came, he rnarzhed away. On his shoulder was placed a gun, He fought bravely that fatal day- As an American should-my son. He gave his all in that battle fierce That the victory migrlit be won, A piece of steel his side did pierce, Felling a man-my son. Wie are proud of him, that boy of ours, For, although he was only onef He did so much those last few hours, A hero true-my son. He gave his life for liberty, Vile realize it was ineant to be done, For he belonged not only to mother and nie But he also was His ' j,-IA! ,f W, ,D Siillix'ai1 '44 -L lads, 1 1 ij Y A I Back Row fLeft to Righty: George Maclnerney, James Collins, John Rogan, Walter Ervin, John Groux, William Ryll, John McGee, Front Row: Adrian McCarthy, John Battersby, Joseph O'Nei11, James Powell, Robert Sullivan, Robert MacNamara. Frederick Clark, John Ruddick. Page Thirty-one

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Back Row lLeft to Righty: Madelyn Clune, Jean Aderhold, Mary Lou Murphy, Pauline Malandra, Virginia Kelly, Florence Kennedy, Elelanior 0'Hanlon, Kathleen Milliken, Mary Katherine Lundergan, Joan Curran. Front Row: Mary Ann Galvin, Dorothy Affeldt, Margaret Crossed, Patricia 0'Connor, Alice Hughes, Patricia Maloney, Margaret Brann, Mary Catherine Richards, Mary Teresa Splann, Kathleen Reidy. uniaa pqcliuilied, The Juniors started out the school year in the usual fashion by electing their class officers: James Uollins. .. ...President Kathleen Reilly .... .. .Vice President Vifilliam Maloney. . . , . .Secretary Joan Curr-an ...........,.............. Treasurer During the course of the year, we welcomed two newcomers into our midst, Virginia Kelly and John Moller, who soon won their ways into our hearts. On Nov. 10 the Juniors produced a. play called 't'l'h0 Better Man , which was written by Robert Sullivan. Another big event of the year was a patriotic assembly given by the Juniors. Miry CH'llC'l'lllO Richards, Margaret Crossed, Kathleen Milliken, Eleanor 0 llanlon, Jack Bush, Robert Mcllann, John Battersby, and Riobert MacXamara gave very interesting talks on the various branches of the service. The Junior girls rendered their version of several popular, patriotic songs. Another highlight of the year was the 'Hlunior Jamboree. Robert Sulli- van and Pauline Malandra were co-chairmen, and the affair turned out to be a great success. Now as the school year draws to a close, plans are being made for Junior Day which will be May 14, and for the Junior-Senior banquet, to be held at the Mark Twain Hotel on May 27. Paflc Thirty

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Back Row QLeft to Righty: Richard Burke, Jerome Kerwan, Daniel Wheeland, Robert Vetter, Richard Peel, Robert Daugherty, Richard Basler, Richard Grace. Front Row: Charles Orr, Lawrence Murphy, Paul Owen, John Sclunidt, Joseph Sheehe, John Foley, Francis Falletta.. 1I'rank Longwell absent. J We Sapfzamaaed. VVe're only Softiesl' at the present date, But in ten' more years, here's how we rate! Dotty and Mary Lou own a fine dress shop, While patroling' his beat is Murphy the cop, Mai-ian's a secretary, Kathryn ls a teacher lVhile Doris owns a ball park with many a bleachcr. Schmidt is a lawyer for criminal cases, VVhile Grace places bets on all of the races. Jean plays the piano at the Hotel Ritz, VVhile Dan, the banker, in his office sits. Connie's a writer of Hollywood dramas, VVhile Charlieis a photographer and studies cameras. Geraldine creates hats like liily Dache, VVhile Paul goes exploring way down in Malay. Alice makes candy of all shapes and sizes, VVhile Foley runs an elevator that descends and rises. Jerry writes music in a fascinating way, VVhile Sheehe forecasts the weather each day. Rita's sodas and sundaes meet with everyonels approval While Frank supervises dental removal. , Page Thirty-l1l:0