Our Lady of the Angels Academy - Angelican Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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WE THREE “We’re not a crowd — we’re not even company!” My echo (Florence) My shadow (Sophia) And me (Carolyn) Ours is not a class — we can not truly call it so. We’re just -— “We Three.” We often considered it necessary to start a campaign for more and better Seniors. Three is not a formidable number espe¬ cially in classes. If, because of conditions beyond our control, an assignment is accidentally allowed to slip by unprepared, we cannot hide this uncomfortable fact. Our dear teachers have very decided views on certain points — particularly such unimportant trifles (so we think) as unprepared lessons. They will not even accept a very reasonable explanation (always at the tip of our tongues) — mem¬ bership in the Know-Nothing party. As a result we’ve been com¬ pelled to become submissively virtuous in this respect. We can’t afford getting indigestion, colds or any of the common Juniorate maladies, for what a shame it would be for one-third of the Senior class to be absent! We three are going to enter Novitiate soon; — but there, we expect a pleasant increase in number. Will we be disappointed? We hope not! Florence Rakowska, ’45

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SOPHIA ZDROK— Webster, Mass. “Zocha” Byword — “Oh, how awful!” APPEARANCE — Pleasant NOTED FOR — Neatness HOBBY — Reading FAVORITE SONG — “Daffodils” FAVORITE HYMN — “Panis Angelicus” FAVORITE FLOWER — Tulip AMBITION — Chemist DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTIC — Pearly white teeth VIRTUE — Prudence CRIME — Blushing “With malice toward none; with charity for alL ,, The above statement gives us a brief account of Sophia’s per¬ sonality. Generosity is her outstanding trait. She is always willing to give, very seldom wanting to take. Never too busy to help an¬ other, she is often seen doing things for the benefit of others. We know that Sophia will be successful, because she will earn her suc ¬ cess wherever she goes. She has always been loyal and helpful to all of us in many ways. God Bless You Sophia!

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CLASS HISTORY Nine inexperienced Freshmen tumbled into the gates of I. C. High during the summer days of 1941 — June 23rd to August 31st inclusive. Common sense Catherine, rollicking Conny, jolly Molly, friendly Flora; spirited Theresa, reserved Carolyn, peace loving Emily, generous Florence, lovable Sophie — we were as different as each individual snowflake. Still, a common purpose wove a strong bond among us. Freshmen days were carefree and gay, though at times, they included embarassing moments. One incident is particularly amusing. A fresh batch of newly arrived “Freshies” was anxious to learn the numerous customs. One of these was kneeling down hourly for a short adoration at the sound of the cha¬ pel bell. By mere coincidence, Mother Virginette walked in at such a moment. So, the next time Mother entered the community room, the Freshies reverently knelt down to the hearty amusement of all. Our wonderful store of knowledge was on one occasion fittingly represented by green bows, and we were proudly presented to an auditorium full of Sisters, who applied their knowledge of First Aid to practice — on us. Embarassing? Certainly! Timidity became a thing of the past the minute we turned Sopho¬ mores. An adventure-loving spirit took hold of us, and a confidence in our new dignity combined with it to spell m-i-s-c-h-i-e-f. After all, we were Sophomores, not “greenies.” The arrival of a new¬ comer to our legion completed the cycle of Florences — “Flora” — “Florcia” — and now “Florka.” We killed Caesar, revolutionized Geometry (but somehow passed our Comprehensive examinations.) As Sophomores we were English-conscious. We enjoyed our fre¬ quent dramatizations — and over-used our newly acquired vocabu¬ lary. “Oh, don’t be so meticulous” (with a marked stress on the last word) or “It’s enough to make me demented” were common phrases. Our zeal had one good effect. It increased our vocabu¬ lary (not to mention the patience) of the other silent sufferers. After this turbulent year came a calm because —