Mount Saint Joseph Academy - Mount Yearbook (Rutland, VT)

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PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS After four years of happy associations at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, we are approaching the time of graduation. Feelings of regret, mingled with jov, fill our hearts as we are about to bid farewell to teachers and classmates, who have endeared themselves to us. Due to the untiring efforts on the part of our instructors, we are now prepared to go forth to attain further accomplishments. Some of us will enter college, while others will become apprentices of various types in the great School of Life. Whatever our undertakings may be, we feel confident of success, for we have been trained in a school that provides for our spiritual and material welfare. Needless to say, we must continue striving to reach our goals, to mould our characters, to meet disappointments with the calm assurance that by faith and determination we will attain our ends. We are grateful to our parents, whose many sacrifices have made possible our attendance at the Academy, to our teachers for their kind friendship and excellent training, and to all who have guided and helped us in any way. Florence Daly Rutland Historical Society and the Rutland Free Library.

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Valedictory Clivia Ambrosini The climax of our high school endeavors has been reached. Tonight, we, the class of 1940, are assembled here for our graduation from our beloved Alma Mater, Mount Saint Joseph Academy. For the past four years, you, our parents and teachers, nave watched over and lovingly guided our lives and actions. You have smoothed out the rough places and guarded us by precepts, advice, and counsel from the danger spots. Now, we are about to jo.n the ranks of leaders, following the well- beaten path formed by those who have taken up the torch and have gone before us. All of us will be called upon to put into practice those lessons so well taught us during our years at our beloved Academy. Each one of us is determined to be a beacon light in his little sphere of influence, be it the Catholic home, the Vineyard of Christ, the Business World, or the Professions. So, with firmness of mind and soul, we face on the morrow, a new life in this busy world, determined to be worthy Catholic American citizens and to contribute our share to the betterment of our less fortunate fellow beings. We fully realize the great task which will be ours, and we go forth to be leaders, confident with St. Paul, that “we can do all things in Him Who strengthens us.” Salutatory In the name of the Class of 1940 of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, I am happy to have the honor of welcoming you to our Commencement exercises. We have eagerly looked forward to this evening that we might, in some small measure, repay you for your love and solicitude, your patience and self-sacrifices, which have enabled us to reach the goal of graduation. To you, parents and friends, and to you, our pastors and teachers, who have ever had our best interests at heart, we offer our sincercst appre- ciation and gratitude. With highest hopes we go forth from our Alma Mater to take our places in a world torn with strife, because of our realization that we have been taught at Mt. St. Joseph to live our lives in such a manner that, in the future, you will be proud of us and of our accomplishments. Rita Leclfrc This x car hook was (Unitized hr volunteers from the

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In Memoriam Naomi Corey In September, 1938, Naomi Corey of Danby came to Mt. St. Joseph Academy. In her own quiet, unassuming way she quickly won the friendship and esteem of her teachers and classmates. Naomi was an ideal girl, refined, helpful to her companions, conscientious about her studies, and one who showed real school spirit. Feelings of deep sorrow and regret filled our hearts when, on October 29, 1939, of our senior year, we heard of our classmate’s sudden death. The sad news came as a stunning blow, so suddenly was she taken from us. Her quiet smile and gentle manner will ever be remembered by us, who loved her so well. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her dear parents, relatives, and friends. Although we miss Naomi from our midst, we are sure that she is perfectly happy with her Creator. We feel proud, also, that God has accepted this first pure gift of the Class of ’40 of the Mount, as His very Own to enjoy with Him the unending glory of Heaven. May she rest in peace!