Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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The freshmen in Mercedes Hall smile for the photographer. Front Row: M. Regan, E. A. Phillips, D. Terraneo, R. Maio. Second Row: B. Golden, S. Johnston, M. F. Callery. Back Row: H. Bravo, T. Costello, D. Keller. “Mived Emotions” During Thanksgiving vacation our mid-semester reports reached home. For some this was pleasant, others held a different view. Upon returning from the recess we bade farewell to Pat Kiernan, our class moderator. Pat's last job was to conduct the freshman class elections. As she left the lectern, Angela Ricciar- delli, our new president, stepped behind it. The other offices fell to Ellen De Groot, vice president; Pat Ventura, secretary, and Mary Frances Callery, treasurer. “Sharh tHe Sterald Angels Sing ” And we imitated them by carrying lighted candles and caroling in front of the Mansion. This ceremony was just a preview of the Academic Follies.

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BS SSRI Aiea PTA 5a ee a ree lo Before the last word of parent advice echoed over the campus West Wing freshmen pose for their picture. Clockwise: M. Gruerio, St. Mary's is home for these freshmen. Sitting: A. Ale, M. McElwee. J. Cannella, A. Titone, V. Alvarez, J. Curetta, M. Dillon. Standing: S. Echevarri, C. Mastronardi, M. McGinn, K. Parisi, M. Alfaro. Questions and doubts melted in the warm light of helpful advisers and friendly people. | | | the bell for dinner sounded. “What did you say your name was?” was the general theme of freshmen table conversation. There was scarcely time for an answer—we had to hurry to the senior party. | Imagine, the seniors gave us a party! And so our first day became part of our class history. “As Time Goes “By” Preliminary tests, class locations, and schedules ironed them- k “By dhe Sea” selves out with a minimum of difficulty. We were now ready to go out on our own, a sort of testing of our wings. This we did in the form of Freshman Talent Night. A wonderful feeling of class unity prevailed in the preparations for this night. The actual out- come of the performance is rather hazy in our minds, but the after- + ee a a aie He glow of friendliness and good-will gleaned from its production is very vivid. Our wings became stronger and we ventured to compete with our more experienced sisters in erecting a booth for the annual col- lege card party, a most important event. We placed our trust in Dolores Keller and she did not fail us. The compliments of the passers-by are still ringing in our ears. “Why Sight the Feeling” On one particular October day the Dean’s office took on the An old-time melodrama. appearance of a general store. Boxes were piled high and wide. Our caps and gowns had arrived! We hurried over to claim them. It was a momentous day. That afternoon we assembled in the | Mansion with our big sisters. They placed the academic caps upon | our heads and presented us to Sister Marie Anna, the president | of the college. We were now official members of the college. That | night we sang in the dining room for the first time and were sung | to in return. Golly, it was a wonderful feeling . . . now we really | belonged. ; In October our souls received a spiritual uplift at the annual college retreat. We made the most of this opportunity to draw closer to God, the source of all happiness. Talent Night stagehands.

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agET p ee ce he s ko RE REET IOI = ITS EIT Sip -Scathad lath ide ce eae ie The freshmen at St. Joseph's are: Front Row: L. Ortiz, B. Granito. Second Row: M. Nasello, G. Backes, M. Gearty, B. Barry. many traditional Christmas festivities held at the Court. The Crib Ceremony, in which we gave our hearts to the Holy Child as He was placed in the manger, the Advent Wreath Ceremony, the hall parties and the exchange of presents all went to build a storehouse of Yuletide memories. The Christmas season also brought the Holly Hop. The Casino was transformed into a winter wonderland with pine and holly. The gay and happy Yuletide mood blended perfectly with the music and the dancing couples. Easter bonnets. Eny” Christmas vacation over, a dense fog of exams rolled slowly in. “Will we pass?” That was the important question. Severe as exams were they did not daunt our gay spirits. We anxiously awaited February 13th, the night of our first Court prom—the Courtier Ball. Preparations were extensive but it was well worth it. A good time was had by all!!! May, the loveliest month of the year approached. Everyone was aware of the feeling of spring in the air. The campus never looked more charming, a fitting tribute to Mary, Queen of May. A gar- land of rosaries we offered her each day. Shanks fer the Memanies” We took our places with the others, playing in the Musicale, participating in senior week and assisting at the Commencement Exercises. To the class of ’53—we shall miss all of you. Thanks for leaving behind solid stepping stones of principle and character for us to follow. God be with you always. Thus the “green year ends. We have come to love the Court and what it stands for. Can we ever forget the friendly smiles, the secrets shared, the friends cultivated? Here we learned to love, to share, to study, to persevere. These things we will have forever! 139 Back to the ‘twenties.