Marymount Secondary School - Hiamead Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

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The I-Ia1loWe'en Party HE Hallowc'en Party which was held on the thirtieth of October was one of the most unique and enjoyable reunions cver witnessed in the Academy. For days before, the members of the A.A. were engaged in mysterious preparations. Our curiosity was aroused, but certainly not in the least satisfied until the evening of the party, when, in costumes rare and ridiculous, we assembled in the Gym in order to proceed in procession to the Assembly Hall for refreshments. That procession will never be forgotten! All lights were extinguished, and we were led by ghostly figures draped in flowing white robes through dark weird corridors. Here a cobweb brushed against our faces, there our groping hands touched a cold damp un- known object. Oh! it was mysterious with a vengeance! Soon in the musty depths of an old cavern fwhich, by the way, we have yet failed to locate in real life,j an old witch waited to tell our fortunes. Finally the Assembly Hall was reached. Obscurity still reigned supreme however, and Reverend Mother came in to tell an exciting ghost story. Immediately afterwards, all the lights were put on and what a sight met our astonished eyes! The Assembly Hall had been changed completely. Skeleton-like figures peeped out from between cornstalks and leafy branches, gazing, it would seem, with envious eyes on doughnut trees, cider streams, sandwich islands, ice cream caves and apples on strings. The evening was enjoyable to the very last minute! VERA FOLEY, '38. The Junior Bazaar ACH year the contribution of the Junior Class to the Christmas Charity Funds consists of the proceeds of a bazaar, the organization of which they have com- plete charge. This year, on the day appointed for the performance of the Academic operetta, all the members of the Junior Class assisted in the decoration of the Cranwell Library, where the bazaar was to be held. Shelves were erected one above the other in order to display to the best advantage possible the array of charming acquisitions. Under the bright glow of the electric lights, tiny pieces of jewelry shimmered against a rich background of white velvet. Little china dogs and rabbits sat with their ears pricked up, hoping that perhaps some nice little boy or perhaps a nice little girl would ask their price and buy them. Tiny woollen hats and coats for baby brothers and sisters were quickly sold-in fact everything was disposed of rapidly. This of course was due to the generosity of our dear parents and friends, and of the whole Student Body. To all these, we tender our gratitude, for the proceeds of the bazaar were most gratifying, and we feel sure that the Babe of Bethlehem showered His blessings on all those who helped us to make it a success. ' JEAN MENDES, '38. Forty-eigbl

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Saint Joseph Dear Guide of our school days, Dear Father so true, In the sadness of parting Our prayers rise to you. XVC beg your sweet blessing On all that we do! MARY YANKAUER, '37, The Feast of Saint Joseph CADEMIC celebrations in honour of the feast of Saint Joseph, the Patron of our beloved Reverend Mother General, began on Wednesday, March the seventeenth, with a formal reception held in thc Auditorium. Miss Antoinette Corroon, President of the Student Body, delivered an address to Reverend Mother General on behalf of the Academicians. This was followed by the traditional Chant de Feta and a charming French play, Les Yeux Bleus de Lady Mar- garet. In order to commemorate the great patron saint of Ireland whose feast was celebrated that day, the Juniors sang some of the beautiful old Irish melodies, so sadly plaintive and yet so lovely. The programme concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater by the entire school. Throughout the performance, the members of the Orchestra Club rendered many famous and popular melodies with amazing dexterity. As on all other occasions requiring their co-operation, they played their part admirably well. On the feastday itself, Solemn High Mass was celebrated with all the customary religious dignity, and liturgical beauty. The entire Student Body of Collegians and Academicians sang the traditional Beethoven Mass, during which the Reverend Dr. Lynch O. Carm., College Chaplain, preached an eloquent sermon on the life of Saint Joseph and its striking resemblance to the life of our own beloved Mother General. Later in the day, a Banquet was given by our Mother to us all, adding one more drop to our cup of happiness, and during the evening's solemn Benediction, a fitting close to a glorious day, we begged Our dear Lord, through His saintly Foster-Father, Saint Joseph, to bless our beloved Mother General, whose maternal love has been the guiding star of our Academic life, and who will have our love and gratitude forever. JEAN SEIGLI2, '3 9. Forty-sc-zfrn

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.,...-4 George Washington's Birthday Celebrations HE annual George Washington's Birthday celebrations were held in the Auditorium on Thursday, February the eighteenth. The curtains opened to disclose Liberty, a tableau very successfully presented by Miss Mary Yankauer. She recited a poem, after which the entire Student Body sang the National Anthem and renewed their pledge of allegiance to the flag. Two plays were presented by the Dramatic Society to add to the evening's enjoy- ment. The scene of the first one which was entitled The Making of the Flag was laid in the workshop of Miss Betsy Ross during the Revolutionary War, and the second one Crinoline and Candlelight had for a ITl0St effective background, a modern mas- querade ball. The spirit of the festivities was admirably prolonged in a most colourful procession or rather grand march which was formed immediately after the final number-a stately minuet. Led by Jane Flynn as George Washington, it finally reached the As- sembly Hall. Here, dancing and games were held in which all participated, and later in the evening, refreshments were served. Bedtime came all too soon for our gay, colonial revelers, and yet it was with con- tented sighs that the laughing, happy Ladies and Gentlemen mounted the stairs. GLORIA NVATIQRBURY, '39. Fflffj'-lIi1IC