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

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Music—-James Foster Words—Edwin Bassett £!a$s onq i The hour has come companions all, A parting song to sing; echoing through the hall, Our voices clear in sweet accord, In final chorus will sing no more. Chorus Dear Alma Mater, We bid you fond adieu, As from your portals, We leave to labors new, And through the years before us, No matter where we be, We’ll always cherish memories of thee. II No. fear of failure does our future hold, Our prow is guided by the “Master’s Hand.’’ We’ll toil for God and for our countrymen, And find our rest in His Promised Land.

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(president's Address William Fagan For twelve anxious years we have been striving diligently for this day that draws us near to the achievement of our goal—graduation. Our hopes and inspirations have been fulfilled; tonight we welcome you to our Class Night Exercises. We are now ready to take our places in the everyday world. Graduation, to some pupils, means the end of the pursuit of knowledge, or the seeking of any definite aim; but to graduates of Mount Saint Joseph it is the stepping stone to success. From it, some will merge into the business world, others will advance to higher education. Whatever our choice of vocation may be, due to the excellent training afforded us by competent and zealous teachers, we are well qualified to withstand courageously the storms of a confused and troubled world. As president of the Class of 1941, in the name of each graduate, I extend deep appreciation to our pastors and to their assistants for the wholehearted interest they have shown in our spiritual and material welfare; to our teachers, who have spared no efforts in their attempts to impart to us the knowledge of mind and soul we now possess; and above all to our parents, who have made untold sacrifices that we might attend a Catholic high school and thereby obtain a thorough foundation in the truths of our Religion, as well as in secular studies. Keeping these sacrifices in mind, we shall ever strive “to sow the good seed” among our fellowmcn by living exemplary lives, as truly Catholic American citizens. William Fagan

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Marilyn Franck Alexandfr MtrP College Preparatory Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Mount Board; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarion 4; Senior Play; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Catholic Daughters 3, 4; Concerts; Music Graduation 4; Historical Pageant 1; Bazaar 1; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3. A gentle disposition and remarkable earnestness have gained for petite Mcrl” many friends at the Mount. She is always ready to accommodate in time of need and is very patient and sincere. The best of luck to you Mcrl.” Robert John Ballou Buster College Preparatory Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Band 1. 2; St.John Bcrchmans’ Society I. 2. 3. 4; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3. 4; Bazaar 1, 4; Class Basketball 1. 2; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, All-Tournament 4; Varsity Baseball 2. 3, 4; Senior Play, Usher; Commence- ment, Usher 3; Class’ Night, Usher 3; Softball 2; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit. Buster” is a husky, likeable fellow and a good athlete. His interest in student activities cannot be overestimated. Bob achieved fame by being chosen as one of the All-Tournament Five. His pleasant personality has gained for him many friends at the Mount. Robert Earl Bartlett Arc” General Glee Club 4; Mission Unit; Bazaar 4; Athletic Association 2, 3. 4; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3. 4; Softball 2; Student Retreat 2. 3. 4. Ace” W3s our Little Man Who Wasn't There, who had a vagabond complex as far as classes go. For excuses Ace was tops.” as lie had plenty of experience. His droll sense of humor was appreciated by his classmates, for Ace” gave us many good laughs. Edwin Pitcher Bassett E. B.” College Preparatory Mission Unit; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3. 4; Clarion 4; Mount Board, Editor-in-Chtef; Debate 3, 4; Senior Play; Dramatics 1, 3; Band 2; Junior Prom; Concerts; Class Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; St. John Bcrchmans' Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Bazaar 4; Music Graduation 4; Class Night; Commencement. An ambitious student, determined to accomplish all he undertakes, endowed with promising dramatic, debating, and musical ability, our Editor-in-Chief of the Mount” has qualifications that will make him a success in whatever career he follows. Mary Lillian Bennett “Benny General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3. 4; Mount Board; Bazaar 1, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3, 4; Historical Pageant 1; National Education Program 3. A regular girl, a real pal, mischievous, gay and merry is Benny.” Can she keep a straight face when she’s brewing mischief! We feel sure that her cheerfulness will carry her to the top of the ladder of success.