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

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Thomas Francis LaPenna Tommy” Commcrci.il Class Officer, Secretary 4; Glee Club 4; Holy Name Society 4, President 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Bazaar 1, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Retreat 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mount Board; Softball 1, 2, 3; Class Night. A popular participant in all school activities. Tommy is a credit to any school. Being ambitious and a loyal friend, he has gained many friends at the Mount. May your future be as successful as your school days, Tommy. Teresa Evelyn LaPlant Penny” General Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Mission Unit; Sodality 1, 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Mount Board; Bazaar 1,4; Athletic Association 1,2, 3; Class Basketball 1; Student Retreat 1.2, 3. 4. Penny” can take a joke as well as give one and laughs loudest when the joke is on her. Never peeved and always having a pleasant word for everyone she is a true friend to all her classmates. We're one hundred per cent for you, Penny!” Alice Margaret Laughlin Al” Academic Glee Club 4; Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; Student Retreat 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Senior Play; Clarion 4; Debate 3; Bazaar 4; Junior Play, Assistant Director; Mission Unit. Coming to the Academy from Malone, N. Y. in her sophomore year, Alice quickly won the hearts of all her classmates. This girl can talk with ease and intelligence. Who could forget her ability in dramatics and debating? Verna Dorthea Lauro Vrrn” Commercial Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Sodality 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Play; Public Speaking 4; Bazaar 1,4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Reception; Student Retreat 1,2,3, 4; Junior Catholic Daughters 3; National Education Program 2; Class Basketball 1, 2; Mount Board; Typing Contest; Class Night. Quiet and reserved, with a sunny disposition, Vern is a very efficient member of our class. She took an active part in dramatics and what a fine mother she portrayed in America First! Happy future, Vern. John Joseph La Vecchia Johnny” Commercial Holy Name Society 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Bazaar 1, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2. 3. 4; Student Retreat 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2; Softball 1. 2, 3; Mount Board; Typing Contest; Class Night. Very ambitious, a willing worker and a friendly disposition arc a few of the charac- teristics of Johnny. His skillful work on the typewriter denotes that he will be a success in any office. Best of luck, Johnny!

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1 I Helen Frances Juba ' Jiiby” Commercial Glee Club 4; Mission Unit 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Bazaar 1, 4; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Her engaging grin and witty remarks have attracted many to this merry miss. Helen always seems to have a good time, whether the day looks gloomy or fair. Keep smiling Juby!” Francis William Kapusta ‘‘FmwJc” Commercial Glee Club 4; Bazaar 4; Mission Unit 3, 4; Student Retreat 3,4; Athletic Association 3. 4. A rooter from Dan by—that’s our Frank. Although he appears to be shy. we know him to be full of fun. His bashful blush has made him the object of many a jest. We arc all proud to call him a pal. May you always be as faithful a friend, Frank. Joseph Leo Kelley Joe” General Mission Unit; Boys’ State 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Student Retreat 3, 4; Athletic Asso- ciation 3. 4. Were the seniors to be classified in the ranks of the bashful, Joe would necessarily be the commanding officer. His reserved nature has kept us from knowing him as well as we would like to, but we arc sure he will attain whatever goal he sets for himself. Mary Carmen Kennedy GaWy” General Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Bazaar I, 4; Athletic Association I, 2, 3. 4; Student Retreat 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Catholic Daughters 3, 4; Junior Prom; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3. Here is a lively miss, jolly and talkative, who has contributed much to our good times by her witty remarks. Full of fun amply characterizes this brunette. Her cheerful manner has made her a favorite with everyone. Walter Joseph LaJojce JoJt General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, Usher; Bazaar 1,4; Athletic Association 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2. Happy-go-lucky is this boy from Mount Holly. Always cheerful, he was often heard humming popular songs. His sunny disposition and good heartedness have made him tops” with all his classmates.

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Theresa Angela LaVecchia Commercial Terry Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3. 4; Bazaar I, 4; Athletic Association 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Student Retreat 1,2, 3, 4; |unior Catholic Daughters 3, 4; Class Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Typing Contest. This chic young lady holds ui her end of any discussion equally well either in class- room or chatter. Terry'' will ever be remembered as a good basketball player, a willing worker and a faithful friend. Helena Margaret Leahey Helene College Preparatory Mission Unit; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association I, 2. 3. 4; Sodality 1,2,3, 4; Class Basketball 1,2; Student Retreat 1,2. 3, 4; Rind 1.2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4; Junior Catholic Daughters 3, 4; Historical Pageant 1; Bazaar 4; Concerts; Dramatics 1; Public Speaking 4; Music Graduation 4; Freshman Reception. Helene” is one of the band and orchestra's most dependable members. An ardent snorts fan through and through. Helena has shown great school spirit by attending all games and functions. Joseph Bourn Lovett Jm Academic Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Athletic Association 1. 2, 3. 4; Bazaar 4; Fresh- man Reception; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Freshman Basketball; Boys’ State 3; Class Night, Usher 3; Commencement, Usher 3; Student Retreat 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1. 2. 3. 4; Mount Board; Class Night. There’s a smile and cheerful hello for everyone cowboy meets. His winning personality and good natured disposition make him one of the most popular boys of our class. On the basketball court, “Joe” is rated as one of our best players. Claire Rita Makgan Starry” General Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mission Unit; Clarion 4; Sodality 1. 2, 3, 4; Bazaar 1. 4- Athletic Association 1,2,3, 4; Junior Catholic Daughters 3; Class Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Typing Contest. A loyal supporter of all athletic contests is Starry ” Taking an active part in girls’ basketball, she is one of the best players and is not only valuable to the team but is a good sport as well. Good luck, Claire! James Joseph Maniery Jnwniy” General Glee Club 4; Mission Unit; Bazaar 4; Athletic Association I. 2. 3, 4; Class Basket- ball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2.3, 4; Softball 2; Baseball 1.2; Student Retreat 1,2,3. 4. A strong, energetic and all around athlete is Jimmy. Being one of the best football players, he has been a great support to the team. Jimmy’s good nature is in direct proportion to his size; and both arc generous.