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

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'Me Mauna Saciely The Mission Society this year has done outstanding work under the able leadership of John Kerwan. Several cake raffles were held which added greatly to the treasury of the society. The raffling of a War Bond was the final activity of this year. The entire student body supported this raffle most generously. In order that a large sum of money might be obtained, the students donated the lVar Bond to the Mission Crusade. During the past year Sister Eleanor was ably assisted by the following Mission officers and class representatives: President-John Kerwan Vice-President-William Connelly Secretary-Claire McCarthy Treasurer-Robert Sullivan Juniors-Madalyn Clune, John Ruddiek Sophornores-Theresa, Gordon. Richard Grace, Richard Peel Freshmen-Eileen Rogan, Robert O'Brien, Cornelius Milliken Gachedaa Left to right: Eleanor 0'Han1on, Mr. Ray Devlin, Robert Lisi, Eleanor Maloney, Madlyn Clune, Stanley Winiecki, Richard Grace. Page 7 1iirzyr'iglzt

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C CM First Bombardiers P. Bonsignorc Second Gunners F. Doran Third Navigators J. Flynn Fourth Commandos i W. Thomas The Catholic High School Bowling League coniinued through the winter months at the K. of C. alleys. The League was a fine success, especially under the stress of wartime conditions. A full share of thanks and appreciation is due the local council of the Knight of Columbus. Their cooperation and en- couragement gavc the necessary impetus to the bowlers. The Bombardiers became the school champions by winning both rounds of the league. 0601846 Glad President John Kerwan Vice-President Robert MafcNa,mara. Secretary William Thomas Treasurer Robert Sullivan Although this was only the second year for Catholic High's Camera Club it was very successful, During the year, several excursions were taken on which the members photographed the many picturesque scenes of the vicinity. Pictures were taken during the meeting hours with photo Hoods, and on one occasion, movies where shown by one of the members. On another occasion the officers inspected a photographic exhibit at the Art Gallery. Some of the photographs in this annual were taken by members of the Camera Club. The members of the organization are: Walter Ervin, Fred Clark, Frank Longwell, Jerry Kerwan, Bolton Terwilliger, William Owen, Robert Mac- Namara Robert Sullivan William Thomas John Kerwan, John Battersby, V 7 1 Richard Grace, Stanley NViniecki. ' Page 1'hirty-seven

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efmidlmadl zqdfdemifq A very enjoyable Christmas Assembly was presented by the Senior Class on Friday, December 18, with Patsy Bonsignore acting as Master of Cere- monies. First on the program was a religious pageant in which the Blessed Virgin was played by Therese Richardson and St. Joseph by Bolton Terwilliger. Dur- ing the pageant NVilliam Owen read the Gospel account of the Nativity. Second on the program was a recitation, HA Christmas Carol, by Jean Nolan. This was followed by Therese Milliken's dancing the 'tllighland Flingn, with Kathy Milliken accompanying her at the piano. Fourth on the program was a very humorous Sketch of the Futurew by John Kerwan and VVilliam Connelly. This sketch was interrupted by a 'Lnews flash , Patsy Bonsignore. The fifth and main feature of the program was the play, Community Christmas. The cast for the play was as follows: Joy O'Day ............................ . Doctor Brown ..... .... Mrs. Leffingweller . . . . . . Mr. O lBr1cn ..... .... Big Sis . Little Sis Tony . . . Louie . . . Tina .... Liz Annie Mrs. Coop .............. .............,... .Jean Peel William Connelly Eleanor Maloney Robert Lisi Therese Milliken Peggy Serosky Vincent Cardone Stanley Vlfineski Helen Kelly Mary VV. Holleran Lois Basler Christmas Carols were sung by the Senior girls. Then Santa Claus, play ed by Robert Lisi, distributed gifts to the faculty and students. Father Burns closed the program by extending Christmas wishes to all. Page Thirty-.tina