Manhattanville College - Tower Yearbook (Purchase, NY)

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ig4° TOWER W ERE it not for the fact that we occasionally see Justine with a determined expression and an imposing pile of books, we would hardly know that she is aiming for anything as severe as a scholarly degree. However, we do know that between the periods of hibernation, she helps us to keep our courage up by the wonderful and insurmountable cheerfulness she displays in even the most distressing circumstances— a faculty for which we are very grateful. She has as apparently unlimited capacity for laughter, which makes it impossible to remain in the dumps for any prolonged period of time when in her company. The fact that she manages to get more results than average out of such dry things as assignments proves that she also knows how to be serious when the occasion demands. Justine Collins Four Russell Terrace St. Joseph’s High School Pittsfield, Massachusetts Glee Club ’37, ’38, ’39; Thumb Tack Club ’40; Social Science Club ’39, ’40; German Club ’39; Secretary-Treasurer ’40; Camera Club ’40; Freshman Forum. Major — Sociology Minor — History Twenty-three

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i 9 4 ° TOWER M ary Elizabeth Ganna, E. de M. Four Oak Lane Amsterdam, New York Convent of the Sacred Heart. Kenwood Albany, New York Catholic Action Catechetical Committee ’36, ’ 37 ’ 38 ; G l ee Club ’36, ’37, ’38; Thumb Tack Club ’40; Freshman For¬ um; French Play; Cercle Fran ais ’40; Students Book Monopoly Club ’40. Major — French Minor — English w ITHOUT any of the estrangement that would be perfectly understandable as a result of a year’s absence in France, Mary Lib resumed her career at Manhattam ille with an astonishing facility. As quick to make new friendships as to renew old ones, she was soon as familiar to those who had arrived since her de¬ parture, as she was to those who had known her before. Yet, in dealing with her there is always a delightful element of surprise, because she not only lives up to her reputation but surpasses it. She is wisely impervious to the temptations of a too violent extra-curricular schedule, a wisdom that has borne its fruits in the excellent work she has done in the intellectual spheres. As one of our prize French students, she has shone both in class and in the Cercle. Not the least of Mary Lib’s assets are her friendliness and charm—as outstanding as her copper hair! Twenty-two

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9 4 o T O W E R Catholic Action Interracial Committee ’39, ' 40, Legislative Committee ’37, ’38, A.D.A., Catechetical Committee ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40, Official Representative for Pax Romana ’39, ’40, and National Federa¬ tion of Catholic College Students ’39, ’40; Glee Club ’37, ’38, ’39, 40; Choir ’37, ’38; Thumb Tack Club ’37, ’38; Circolo Italiano ’38; Camera Club ’37; Freshman Forum ’37; Class Entertainment Com¬ mittee ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40. Major —School Music Minor — Education Betty Ann Comber, E. de M. 439 76th Street Brooklyn, New York St. Saviour Aacademy Brooklyn, New York 11 FIERE are some people who, despite all the adages about first impressions, invariably live up to the idea one originally forms of them. Betty belongs to this class—and in her case it is a definite advantage, for the first impression she makes is a very favourable one. As trim as a swallow, she has executive ability, originality, and a remarkable power of persuasion; her work on the Catholic Action Committees has shown that she is not only full of new ideas but has the ability and energy to carry them out; her work in the Glee Club has shown that she possesses further talents not only as a singer but as a comedienne. The thoroughness with which she does all these things proves that her versatility is real and far removed from the order of superficial things. Twentv-four