Mount St Joseph Academy - Yearbook (Brighton, MA)

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Next, appeared the Senior play l'ollyanna , and mueh to our enjoyment, it was as delightlul as anticipated. Virginia Harrison, the lovable glad-girl, was the most attractive heroine in the history of the Mount. No senior who took part in the performance will soon forget it, and every senior will hold it as a cherished memory. The stage was next, held by Stella Rudaek, delivering her ora- tion on the Constitution. For this she won great distinction for our Aeaclemy and seored a great personal triumph as well. Our last Retreat then presented itsell' under the magic power ol' our ghostly guide. Father Frawley was our retreat master. Neyer shall we be able to testily adequately to the great spiritual K-.NA Z'-S f X benclits he wrought in our souls, but we can show our gratitude by a remembrance in prayer. y- Z A ,V ' I 1 ln st :se as as K X ,, H gl' 1 The ghosts ol' other years made Us comprehend more fully our steady mental growth as well as our increased capacity lor responsibilities. XVe learned through the power of imagination which enabled the ghosts to appear that the eyents ol our four years are neyer to be forgotten and will always be cherished in the minds and hearts ol' each and eyery graduate ol 1940. Doius Jonxsox, '40, if Ny. in 4 ' Q 51 it it lllmvrI,ffr11lm1s Glcfe Club OU'icer5 MM 1940 - -- y-

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txf. ' fQ,ffff' ,fl . 1 .- Lffx 'N Q . , .gk T' t gl i , Q gl J l VVXWM -.14 1 vi my Gathering up his flowing robes, our guide slipped softly along the corridor, back to the auditorium, where we saw ourselves granting the chorus in the Senior Play. According to our opinion, we almost stole the show, either in our blue gowns or as Varsity Sue. The next point of interest was Retreat. Age had brought wisdom in many cases, as we retired from the world for our annual Retreat.l' For the first time all the Junior boarders were lodged in the same dormitory and every Retreatant attempted to be an example of edification and piety. Easter loomed ahead and with it the call of spring was heard. Many minds wandered on these sunshiny days, but soon returned to stern reality. Now we rounded the final curve and the spirit paused and paraded before us the events of the last few days of our Junior year. He left us, proud and dignihed possessors of the title to Seniors, bound for our summer vacation, adrift on the sea of great hopes for the coming year. Time passed quickly, and before we realized it, we were face to face with the Ghost of Senior '40, In quick succession we witnessed our Hallowe'en party and our Christmas festivities. On the latter occasion we were shown the huge Christmas tree of Senior B which made those who stood beside it appear as veritable midgets. It carried approximately one hundred orna- ments and had required the assistance of ten of our Vitamin A models to set it up. The Staff Our lsarlyfv Page Y y e Mount

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MARY IRENE BARNICLE 81 Crest Road IVliLI.FSI.EY, NIQXSS. The 'innocent expression of wonderment written across Marys face is a betrayal of her true nature. Many times. to our glee fand her own surprisej, she makes a remark or indulges in an action, meant to be sineere, but proving to be utterly ridiculous. Ulhen the laughter subsides, we see a picture of Mary as we will always remember her-nonchalant, smiling, and a genuine friend. Stay as you are, Mary, and the radiance of your contentment will triumphantly pierce through the ever-lurking shadows of misfortune. MARY FRANCES BERGH on l':tul Core Street .X Nl AICIA Pl A l N, M ASS. Making her way along her unliurried and unshaken path, Mary is an excellent example of an easy-going person. She has marked herself thus to us, and we have grown to like this person very much. She comes forth at times with humorous outbursts and these are heralded, applauded, and appreciated by the entire class. She is very determined and has a distinct will of her own. Goodbye, and the best of luck, Mary. MARY LOUISE BIRMINGHAM 38 Mayhew Street DORCHESTER, MASS. This is our own artist. Her talented hngers have produced many remarkable drawings. She is very shy, and yet, that has not kept. her from making friends of the sincere type. She frequently raises many laughs at her own expense. This determined young lady carries with her our sincere wishes for her future good fortune. l .. - A 1 lf?-ll ati e Mount 1