Malden Catholic High School - Lance / Hi Way Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Girls ’ Catholic High School Boys’ Catholic High School Malden ? Massachusetts

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U fiica rdcatJ, CG- u CaTHfl c oeuspaptv-i nc Xl ° ' ■ , g) Those Faraway Places .... With a roar of the jets, a parting glance at the “New Boston” skyline, and then—water, water, everywhere, two elated travelers, ■tegina Byrnes and Jane Riley, filled with eager anticipation, winged heir way across the Atlantic, destination: London, England. and nine suitcases in a Volkswagen. The solution: Two in the front with hte nine suitcases and two slightly buried seniors in the back. But the lovely countryside of southern Ireland compensated for the discomfort. Neat little farms and quaint, thatch-roofed cottages contrasted sharply with numerous decaying medieval castles. Meandering cattle, accustomed only to cyclists, often blocked the narrow country roads, much to the delight of our gaping tourists. Leaving at 8 P.M. and arriving at A.M., due to the difference in time ones, our wide-eyed globe trotters pent their first day abroad in bed. The next day, undaunted by the ewly discovered loss of Regina’s suit¬ case (which was never recovered) and now sharing Jane’s wardrobe, the girls set out to conquer London. Fascinating spots such as Bucking¬ ham Palace, The Tower of London, Jane Riley Westminster Ab¬ bey and the austere louses of Parliament captured their nthusiastic attention. Cease Sightseeing The opportunity of spending a few ays with a typical English family, elations of the Byrnes’, came as a velcome change from sightseeing to he wearied vacationers. “The first thing that impressed me,” • bserved Jane, “was the unfamiliar ■radices of the country. The cars riving on the left side of the road, heir complicated (or at least it was o me) coinage system, the clipped Iritish accent—everything was so un- tmerican.” Ireland Invaded The now well-seasoned travellers left ingland and arrived in Ireland for he forthcoming wedding of Regina’s rother. Attending an “Irish record hop , he girls witnessed, and unwillingly ■anticipated in some authentic Irish oik dances. Strangely enough, Irish ,oys don ' t bother to ask a girl to lance, sh simply dances, willing or ■therwise. Rural Regions Viewed The problem: How to fit four people • • Ric-Ettes • s ' » . . Answering the call of the arch- iocesan CYO assistant director, ' ather Robert McNeil, editor-in-chief, Az Carr, and page one editor, Kathie unha, attended a gathering of high chool journalists, Sept. 17. Since the mrpose of the meeting included the timulation of interest in a statewide ' YO newspaper, Mr. Henry Selvatella, acuity advisor of Medford High ' s 4ni fniwv lontneafl nn iaii ’. Clothes-wise, the budge t-seekers found the Europe¬ an styles much too expensive for their pocketbooks, but came home laden down with Irish tweed materials to create their own Gaelic fashions. Regina Byrnes Ceremony Commences Senior Activities; Monsignor Leonard Confers Class Rings Sp ending their last few days in Dublin, the girls viewed one of the famous Abbey Plays, “The Pilgrim’s Mother”, which incidentally satirized American film stars. To summarize their enjoyable vaca¬ tion Regina stated, “The whole trip was like a dream. We had to keep telling each other we were really there. We had a great time, but it felt good to be home. When the plane landed in New York, we almost cried we were so happy. I guess it’s the feeling of being a foreigner that I disliked.” College Hosts Seniors Make “Class rings will always re¬ mind us . . .” While singing these words, the class of 1966 took another step on the road leading to the Girls Catholic High Alumnae—the re¬ ception of their senior rings. Monsignor Joseph J. Leonard, Pas¬ tor of the Immaculate Conception parish and Guest of Honor for the occasion, distributed the rings Mon¬ day, October 18. Senior Class presi¬ dents, Kathleen MacDonald and Cecily Bucchino assisted the Monsignor as he presented the cherished bands. The Guest of Honor then delivered a brief discourse on the symbolism and im¬ portance of class rings: gold for wis¬ dom, a circular band for continuous friendship, the stone for loyalty, and the gold embossed book inscribed with the school motto, “Virtus et Scientia” for higher aims in education. Also speaking on the significance of class rings, both senior presidents stressed the purpose of the momen- tos in the ' girls’ personal lives. Seniors Sing Musical supervisor, Sister Mary Alexia, SSNI), directed the seniors’ singing of the traditional “Ring Song”, the psalm, “God Is Love”, and Our Lady of Good Counsel”, arranged by Sister M. Fidelia, SSND. Mrs. Frances Gillen aided the harmonizing with piano accompaniment. Each year, Senior A designs indi¬ vidual favors which contain the class rings. This year, in keeping with the spirit of Christopher Columbus and his Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, small boats transported the cargo of rings. Open House; Future Plans •Hi Class President, Cecily Bucchino ussists Monsignor J. Leonard as he presents the ring of the Class of 1966 to Connie Pagano. Rings Adorn Ships Fashioned after those of the 15th century, these ships displayed the proud figurehead of Girls Catholic. The rings, lying on a deck of satin, highlighted the boats with black onyx, red garnet, or blue spinel stones. During the ceremony, the seniors’ minds wandered to the future when their rings would remind them of the fun, friends, and four years they shared at Girls Catholic High. Grads Initiate Joint Album; ’66 Staff Follows Precedent High school memories briefly replaced the apprehension and anticipation of starting college and business careers Sept. 10, as the class of ’65 gathered at the V.F.W. Hall to receive their long-awaited yearbooks. The composing and publishing of this book, co-ediled by Jerelyn Giun- quitto and Arthur Dewey, marks the first joint effort of the two schools. Candid pictures of outstanding events taken throughout the years preserved memories both amusing and solemn. Combining chemistry formulas, trig functions and Latin declensions with basketball “swishes”, broken skis and opening nights, the memory book of 1965 will provide a perfect solution for the idle moments of reminiscing alumni. Highlights Recall Bound in blue and gold, and im¬ printed with the seals of both schools, the class book recalled to the grads their unforgettable high school days. Although it contains only a small por- Franlt Driscoll have already begun preparations for the 1966 edition. This year’s staff, Kathie Cunha, Katie Sulli¬ van, Evelyn McLaughlin, Margie Mc¬ Millan, Paul Santilli, Tony Roselli, John Philbin and Joe Policelli will aid in the production of the class book. Diane Patterson, art editor of the Ricardian, will supervise the art work of the coming yearbook, while volun¬ teers will compose the i.iograpmes appearing beneath each senior ' s pic¬ ture. Having attended yearbook con¬ ferences and workshops at Saugus High School and Boston University, the editors plan to provide this year’s graduating class with a memorable high school book. Crusade Corner Headlining many new undertakings

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r During our four years of high school, we have daily tried to live up to the high ideals of Catholic men and women. By your sincere encouragement and warm understanding, you have cultivated in us respect for God and our fellow men. To you, Brother Joseph and Sister Roberta, we dedicate our memory book, the first independent effort to utilize the seeds of leadership that you have implanted in us. Class of ’65 ft