Notre Dame Academy - Mostra Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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603 f?'7'x S-N.- ,,- .-.. J. Af L- X 4... . out how little we knew about Latin declensions and Science experiments. XVe looked forward to the Freshman-Sopho more Valentine Party for weeks. VVhen the great day finally arrived we had a wonderful time. The Sophomores were charming hostesses. It was the first time we really had a chance to get to know them. Our first Retreat at Notre Dame Academy was a memorable occasion. Under the inspiring guid- ance of Father Hugh Calkins we solved many of our problems. We were overjoyed when four of our beloved classmates participated in the 'lbig playn. Spring came and so did Spring Fever . We found it very difhcult to study for those final exams. Cur Freshman year was glorious. So many hrstsl Sophisticated Sophomores! This was the year we earned the title of 'isocial butterflies . In Sep- tember we returned to Notre Dame Academy bursting with intentions of leading the school. We encountered our first obstacle in the form of Latin, Geometry, and French. But our Sophomore year didnlt consist of all work and no playu, for in October our social activities commenced as we de- voured burnt hot dogs and carbon crusted marsh- mallows at the fall weenie roast . After this casual event we looked forward to the sophistication of our first High School Dance: the ClA.A. Turkey Trot. On December 8 we became part of an impres- sive ceremony as we consecrated ourselves to the Blessed Virgin as Sodalists. We added another

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, ,,,,.'1g.z .i X,-f X--1 A-aff! thoughts, how lucky we were to be here at Notre llame Academy. Yet we were not inarticulate in our appraisal of the social activities. Uur Freshman calendar was filled with humor- ous dates ranging from the insignificant meetings of the Tan Bandittiu to the more important meetings of the school's many clubs. From the very start, our class was completely united. Our many little projects, including the yellow shoelaces with scrubby oxliords, the swaying back and forth during llistory and the huge turtle we brought into class proved our liunloving dispositions. XVe entered wholeheartedly into everything. VVe soon established our fame by winning the song contest sponsored by the CAA. VVe gave our loyal support to the Varsity and those of us who did not make the team gladly helped cheer them. Suddenly mid-terms were upon us. We found U91

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cu., L 14 - .sf-X ff note to our fame when we won the song contest for a second time, constantly crooning HN. D. is on its way . Abounding in the Christmas spirit, our generosity knew no bounds as we outfitted baskets for the needy. Wle began the new term by getting acquainted with the Freshmen at the Valentine Dance. Then our thoughts turned to the spiritual, as Father Frank Beatty brought us closer to God during our second annual Retreat. Soon we were directing our energy toward our major production Harriet . With Spring came the May Procession and, as new Sodalists, we par- ticipated with unequalled fervor. Finally, we prepared ourselves to come face to face with our First High School Regents. Recalling the days of our junior year we visual- ize the distracting view from the classroom. Our studies in French were interrupted frequently when the Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth came through the narrows . Can we ever forget those Monday morning conferences? Those deep, pene- trating discussions in Religion class will remain with us as a treasure throughout the years. No one could ever be so fine a convert as Michael, our re- formed atheist. To a 'iclass without a teacher for a few days Miss Kane kindly came. With her we struggled through Hlogarithmi' weeks. That year Father Donahue gave us our inspir- ing and elevating retreat. VVeeks after, we still kept with us that spirit which held us to better ways of V4 - .. ..... ......,.......- ,..v' thought and action. And then - that whispered word that made our eyes shine -the Prom. To the music of The Minute Men we danced and whirled on the clouds of music. The Kings Servant given in March brought out again the Sarah Bernhardtsp and i'Katherine Cornellsn of the class. The inspectors from the Middle Atlantic Asso- ciation did not intimidate us in the least. We were f61