Mount Nazareth Academy - Gleam Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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God Bless and Speed us Forward . gxcefz fs 'fiom a enioffs Diet P 'I September 5, 1988-It's a memorable day! I enter Mount Nazareth Academy for the first time where I encounter many students. Twenty of these are to be my classmates. September 6,1988-The Principal presents me with unfamiliar studies such as Latin and Algebra. I learn to like them during the course of the Year. September 27,1988-How can any one forget Initia- tion Dayl Each of us performed her task nobly, and thus displayed her sportsmanship. It was a glorious day for my classmates and me. December 21, 1988-I am delighted to hear that the Christmas Party was a great success. This is the Freshmen's first attempt at parties. January 14,1989-Many of my classmates display their dramatic ability by participating in the annual performance held in honor of the Very Reverend Mother Provincial. February 19, 1939-A Polish Poetry Contest is held. The entire Freshmen class endeavored to at- tain high honors. June 7, 1989-It is a dreadful day, for the Final Examination takes place. Did I do everything in my power to pass'I'I? June 9, 1939-A misfortune befalls our school, for our well beloved Principal, Sister M. Chester, passes away. June 14, 1989-I part with my companions to enjoy a two months' vacation. 1939--1940 September 8,-I return to M.N.A. with seventeen Sophomores and a determination to accomplish more than I did in the previous year. September 4,-Sister M. Liguori, the newly appointed Principal, greets the entire school. We are pleased to know her. October 10,-The Sophomores organize the S.P.Q.R. Club. It is the first in the school's history. November 28,-The Science classes are privileged to make their Annual Trip to Phipps Conservatory and Carnegie Museum. The diligent Sophomores are to be found among the students. December 14,-I, with the other members of my class, display my dramatic ability in the Latin Play, Io Saturnalia. I had a grand time. January 28,-The Sophomores as members of the Literary Club, participate in the Poetry Con- test. Two of us are on the Honorable Men- tion List. June 10,-'I enjoy an outing in North Park. This marks the close of another scholastic year. hmm 1940-1941 September 4,-Another scholastic year begins for the fifteen Juniors. We are introduced to impor- tant commercial studies, such as, shorthand and typewriting. Another unfamiliar subject is French. October 5,-I am introduced to the art teacher and determine to accomplish things to the best of my artistic ability. November 17,-I am among the art and science stu- dents to take a trip to Stephen Foster Memo- rial, Heinz Chapel and other educational places. February 6,-I cooperate in the Mardi Gras Festival. May 3,-The day of exhibit is here. I admire my pieces of art with pride. June 9.-A picnic in North Park terminates the 1940-1941 scholastic year. 1941-1942 September 2,-My last year in high school begins. Fully aware of the responsibilities of a Senior, I, nevertheless, decide to persevere. September 3,-I am introduced to Sister M. Pius, the new Principal, and I am delighted to know her. September 80,-Academites assemble in the auditorium to greet the Very Reverend Mother M. Eusebla, the newly appointed Mother Provincial. October 3,-A character Doll Exhibit is held at Kaufmann's and I attend it. November 8,-Book Week is observed and I am honored with a visit from Miss Gertrude Blanchard, the head librarian at Duquesne Uni- versity. December 8,-I take an active part in the performance held in honor of the Very Reverend Mother Provincial. December 15,-As a history student, it is my duty to 'entertain the underclassmen during the Bill of Rights Week. January 27,-I profited a great deal by the con- ferences given by Reverend F. I-lamerski during my last Annual Retreat at M.N.A. April 19,-The entire Senior Class participates in the Annual Concert, which is held in the Herron Hill Auditorium. June 4,-After discarding the worries attached to the Comprehensive Test, I enjoyed myself on the Senior Day Outing. It turned out to be I glorious event. June 14,-Commencement Day! I am forced to bid my Alma Mater farewell, but I leave to face the future with all its uncertainties and ob- stacles, firmly believing that the years spent undrr her guidance have adequately equipped me to take up the struggle of life confidently. Once again, Alma Mater, I bid thee F-A-R-E-W-E-L-L. . . . Felicia Ziolkowslci, '42

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And With our VICTORY IDEALS onward The 'nazafzean S2666 Before Christmas holidays the Seniors decided to publish a Yearbook for the first time in the annals of Mount Nazareth. As the Year 1942 swung into place, bringing with it the necessity of organizing a staff for the first publication of the NAZAREAN, things began to look gloomy for the Seniors. Times were hard with War at hand. The editing of a volume, entailing the expenses of the NAZAREAN would be positive folly. And yet, could this journalistic minded class of '42 endure the taunting I told you so? No, a NAZAREAN must be published. And so they proceeded to carry out their plans and ambitions to immortalize the Class of '42 in picture, in poetry, and in prose. The Seniors' first step was the election of Martha Gil as the editor-in- chief. Together with her capable assistant the editor began to publish the NAZAREAN. The financial end of the project was also placed in the hands of an able executive, Regina Raszymczyk, who announced a campaign for adver- tlsements and stoically pronounced her ultimatum: Ads or no Annual. What was there to be done but to heed the mandate. Did they succeed? We shall let the NAZAREAN answer for itself. The Seniors, themselves, feel justly prould of their Annual and wish to thank sincerely all the underclassmen, who by joining their patron, ad, or subscription list, have helped to make this 1942 NAZAREAN go over as big success. THE STAFF

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