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

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1948 volume:

I ' M ’vitawB i w,i First row, from left to right: Dorothy Gondek, Jeanette Thouin, Emily Goyette, Fanny Motyl, Barbara Tkacsik, Bernardine Tobiasz, Dolores Kubicza, Frances Kurpaska, Jean Milinska, Jane Kotlarczyk, Sylvia Gaboury, Fay Fleming, Joan Korzeniewska, Frances Kos, Connie Lojko, Jean Skower, Ann Halak. Second row: Marlene Owens, Claire Kozlowska, Jean Connor, Mary Janeczek, Alma Jane Shea, Genevieve Gorska. Third row: Lorraine Ziemska, Aileen Czernicka, Amaryllis Halbwachs, Celine Czaja, Theresa Russo, Cecilia Wegrzyn. I J ( 4 I THE TRUE ANGELITE The uppermost aim of the Academy is to make each and every girl who enters its portals a TRUE ANGELITE. Such a girl is a practical Christopher or Christ- bearer”, a true follower of the Divine Master. She is a reflection of the most pure servants of God, the Angels, because she always strives to diffuse about, her charity, peace, and good-will. Her aspirations are noble because she desires to become a servant to her needy fellow beings in a manner that would promote in her the best possible Christ-like spirit, the spirit of love and sacrifice. Unprejudiced, she endeavors to assist all, and yearns to become the beacon light that shows many, regardless of creed and race, the path to genuine happiness. Hence, she does not execute her tasks for earthly fame and acclaim; and though she may attain heights unreached by others, she reverts her popularity to the glory and praise of God. To a TRUE ANGELITE the rules of the Academy are not a tiresome burden, a restriction on her freedom; they are rather, the guiding steps to a bright future and to the attain¬ ment of her soul’s yearning for its eternal home. The rules show her the sought-for way to the true freedom, namely, FREEDOM FROM SIN. The simplicity of her garb is a reminder of her ideals; the blue and white of her uniform symbolize purity of mind and heart. When an Angelite leaves the Academy she begins to realize in a practical way all that her Christian education signifies. She then becomes aware of the fact that Christian principles are to guide all her actions, and her life is to be a model to those who were not fortunate to receive a sound Christian schooling. It remains, therefore, for her to do the utmost for the building of a better world for people to live in. I J THE MOST REVEREND HENRY J. O’BRIEN, D. D. OUR BELOVED BISHOP To Whom We Pledge Our Humble Prayers and Loyalty on the occasion of the SILVER JUBILEE. For twenty-five devoted years your deep faith, profound learning, and ardent piety have led Your Excellency unto this Jubilee. As future years unfold, may Christ’s Love bring you. Beloved Bishop, safely to your JUBILEE OF GOLD. The Graduates. VERY REVEREND MOTHER MARY SIMPLICITA MOTHER GENERAL Przewielebna Matka Maria Symplicyta Matka Generalna Zgrom. SS. Felicjanek Czesc zasludze Mimo prac i zajgc, zarowno wsrod burz jak i w dni sloneczne nasza Przewielebna Matka Generalna zapomina o sobie, by calkowicie oddac siy na uslugi duszyczek sobie powierzonych, i kroczy w sk sciezyn? obok Boskiego Mistrza. Slowa podziy- ki, czci i szacunku skladamy za ' radosc, jak Przewielebna Matka rozsiewa Sw obecnosci . REVEREND MOTHER MARY CATHERINE MOTHER PROVINCIAL Wielebna Matka Maria Katarzyna Najdrozszej Wielebnej Matce Marii Katarzynie skladamy wyrazy najglfbszej czci i wdziycznosci za macierzynskie serce i troskliwosc o nasze dobro i nasz postfp naukowy. Wiedza to potfga, ktora zbliza serca ludzkie do Boga.” Niech Serce Boze b?dzie tarcz opieki Za dobroc naszej Wielebnej Matki SISTER MARY VITERBIA PRINCIPAL DEDICATION For your ceaseless labor and sincere effort in behalf of our success, for your kind and patient guidance, for the noble ideals you have strived to imprint on our souls, we, the Seniors, dedicate our 1948 Year Book to You, Our Dear and Beloved Principal. At the parting of the ways, we wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude. May God be your eternal reward! CELINE C ZAJA St. Stanislaus Kostka Adams, Mass. President of the Christopher Club 4; Vice President of the Polish Circle 4; Assistant Sec¬ retary of the Polish Circle 3; Secretary of the Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Reporter of The Angelite” 3-4; Member of the Literary Club 3-4; Member of the Christopher Club 3-4; Class VALEDIC¬ TORIAN. Tbe gains of science, gifts of art; The thirst to know and understand — These are the goods in life ' s rich hand, The things that are more excellent Beneath the robe of Celine’s joviality and good-naturedness lie many talents, the outstand¬ ing of which is the aptitude for sciences, and dramatic ability. To Celine solving geometrical problems and unraveling intricacies of scientific laws are a merry pastime. Your many friends, Celine, wish you the best of luck that daily you may increase in God’s wisdom and grace. God Love You! DOROTHY GONDEK St. Mary’s Middletown, Conn. Business Manager of The Angelite” 3-4; As¬ sistant Secretary of the Polish Circle 4; Member of the Glee Club 1 -2-3-4; Member of the Chris¬ topher Club 3-4; Member of the Literary Club 3-4. Joyous, and clear, and fresh, thy music doth surpass” Dorothy is our song bird, lyric soprano! Every now and then over the piano keys her nimble fingers would alight and her tuneful and melodious voice ascend on high. Hand in hand with her admiration for music is her esteem for neatness and trimness. We are confident that fortune and success in her footsteps wait, for all her endeavors are whole-hearted. Rest assured, Dot, that our good wishes are with you. God bless you! ANN HALAK St. Bernard’s Hazardville, Conn. Vice-President of the Senior Class; President of Christopher Club 3; Vice-President of Chris¬ topher Club 4; Member of Literary Club 3-4; Editor of The Angelite” 3; Assistant editor of The Angelite” 4; Member of the Glee Club 3. With thy clear keen joyance Languor cannot he; Shadow of annoyance Never came near thee”. Although Ann had been with us only two years, her calm, serene disposition and winning personality had won her many friends. She de¬ sires some day to become an English teacher. Go ahead, Ann, our prayerful wishes are with you. May prudence, fortitude, and truth, erect your brow undaunting.” Farewell! JEAN ANNE SKOWER St. Adalbert’s Thompsonville, Conn. Senior Class President; Typist and mimeo- grapher of The Angelite” 3-4; Member of Lit¬ erary Club 3-4; Member of the Glee Club 3; Class SPOKESMAN. A loyal ' Angelite ’ of cultured taste Unspoiled, reserved, demure and chaste Jean Anne had been with us only two years, but she had shown herself to be a pleasant, in¬ dustrious and responsible Angelite”. Worry sometimes got the best of her; nevertheless, she never fell under its weight, but stepped ahead and succeeded”. She hopes some day to be¬ come a physical therapist. Farewell, Jean, and many heartiest wishes for your success. May God’s graces crown your zealous efforts! JEANETTE THOUIN Holy Trinity Westfield, Mass. President of Literary Club 3-4; Assistant Ed¬ itor of The Angelite” 3; Editor-in-chief of The Angelite” 4; Member of the Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Member of the Christopher Club 3-4; Member of Latin Club 3; Member of Polish Circle 3-4; Class SALUTATORIAN. He who has a book has a friend ” Jeanette is seldom sad or weary. On the con¬ trary she is ever blithe and cheerful. A smile befits her much better than a flood of tears. She enjoys work as well as play. In reality, Jeanette’s heart can never be wanting; her spare moments, regardless how short they may be, are spent in BOOKS. Volumes of heartiest wishes, Jeanette. May the Good Lord be your guide in every step of your life! CECILIA WEGRZYN St. Stanislaus Kostka Adams, Mass. President of the Polish Circle 4; Secretary of the Polish Circle 3; Secretary of the Christopher Club 3; Member of the Christopher Club 3-4; Polish editor of The Angelite” 3-4; Mimeo- grapher of The Angelite” 3; Secretary of the Literary Club 4; Member of the Literary Club 3-4; Member of the Glee Club. For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortune or birth”. Cecilia believes it to be true that a noble deed is a step toward God. She is always amiable and gentle, and ever ready to please others. Though Cecilia speaks little, she possesses distinctive dra¬ matic talents and gracefulness in dancing. We hope, we aspire, we pray, ”Celcia”, that God remain with you always. SYMBOLISM OF THE SEAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS ACADEMY The seal is circular in form, one and three-quarters inches in diameter, with three charges inscribed on an heraldic shield. The whole seal is blazoned or” because gold has special significance referring to Christ, the Light of the w ' orld. The upper section of the escutcheon, the dexter chief, which is always considered the place of honor on a shield, depicts the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the emblem of the Community of the Felician Sisters, O. S. F. In natural symbolism, the heart is the center of activity, the seat of life and strength. Displayed on this shi eld, the Heart typifies angelic purity, the preservation of which should be the constant subject of the students’ prayer and vigilance; in general, it stands for the moral education, the very core and foundation upon which all education for the true, the good, and the beautiful must be founded. The choice of the angel as a charge is suggested by the name of the school, Our Lady of the Angels. It occupies the sinister flank of the shield. The dexter wing of the angel extends horizontally and the sinister wing is raised vertically. This symbolizes the necessity of directing the earthly heavenward; the unification of labor with prayer. Furthermore, in general symbolism the angel typifies a good man — What is man that thou art mindful of him?. . . Thou hast made him a little less than the angels.” (Ps. 8:5, 6) Sound physical health provides greater opportunity and potentiality for sound mental health. It is this animus sanus in corpore sano” that the angel represents on this shield. Physical education is an important phase of complete education. The bearing marshaled in the base of the shield is an open book, a symbol of learning. On this shield it represents intellectual education which is specifically the enlightenment, guiding and training of the faculty of thought. The motto, Omnia Per Cor Mariae”, starts at the dexter flank cuts through the fess, or the heart point of the shield, and ends in the sinister chief canton. It is inscribed in a crescent-shaped band which is a peculiar symbol of the Blessed Mother referring to the figure of the moon in Apocalypse XII, 1: A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” The raison d’etre” of the motto becomes immediately obvious. All — prayer, work, and play; guidance, direction, instruction and discipline are undertaken for the greater glory of God through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. CLASS HISTORY A N G E L I C A N A NEW WORLD It was only four short years ago that our class embarked on its career of suspense . . . anticipation . . . enthusiasm ... as Freshies at Our Lady of the Angels Academy. In September 1944, alterations were being made at the Academy; the top floor of the Convent infirmary, therefore, w ' as our living quarters. The convent auditorium and library and the infirmary office were our temporary classrooms. We truly felt like Half-Nuns for two months. We lived, slept, ate, and studied in the Convent. What adventure! It certainly was a New World’’ to our youthful curiosity. November 21 brought us new expectation. We were moving to the Academy! A new birth, a new freedom to us, bewildered Freshies! Necessity forced us to apply ourselves whole-heartedly to the newly assigned duties and to adapt ourselves to the new environment. (We surely missed the convent atmosphere.) Religion, World History, Polish, Algebra, English and Latin kept us busy. Algebra and Latin, however, proved to be most troublesome. Algebra brought us to the realization that such complications as simultaneous equations required seriousness and precision of mind. Laborious hours were spent with Latin in learning its five declensions and four conjugations. We did find time, however, to relate to each other our new experiences and discoveries in the New ' World” (the Academy). Before long the fact dawned upon us that the year was at an end, leaving behind pleasant memories. PROGRESS At the beginning of our sophomore year, (we certainly did suffer more), we found ourselves facing new problems. We were then no longer six but four. Two students were overpowered by loneliness and returned home. Daily Caesar’s battles were fought precisely at one o’clock by four students. The progress was at times very slow and victory was questionable, but somehow with God’s grace we managed to complete the course that year. Though we were sophomores, circumstances were I 1 • ' such that we were not full-fledged Angelites. We did not realize the fact until the memorable Initiation Day. What a surprise! We had passed the test! ! ! Other surprises were the Hallowe’en Party and Academy Uniforms. We were progressing! All in all, the year passed quickly and joyfully. The mischievous look in our eyes was no longer seen. We were soon to be Juniors . . . A STEP HIGHER The time had come. We now considered ourselves upperclassmen. Two day students enrolled in our ranks. Our original number six” returned. Books kept us exceptionally busy, especially French with its irregular verbs. Toward the end of the first term the first issue of our schoolpaper, The Angelite”, was published. Faithfully every Monday afternoon, the students found themselves in the presence of our music teacher, M. Beauregard. The days swiftly passed with the thought ever before us that only one year re¬ mained. . . . THE GOAL REACHED We are Seniors! From the very beginning of our senior year thoughts of gradua¬ tion and the future spurred us on to work harder. Chemistry experiments and Solid Geometry problems tested our perseverance but nevertheless, we enjoyed both mathematical sciences. An Open House during Education Week added to our experiences and gave an insight into our teaching career. N E 1 Today, as we push back the dial of time, it seems as though it were only yesterday that we entered the portals of our dear ALMA MATER”. Dear and Honorable Faculty, as we take our final step at our Alma Mater, we wish to express our profound gratitude, deep appreciation and unlimited thanks for spurring us to honor and respect ALL that leads to God, Christ our King. 9 4 8 ! ' i BELOVED ALMA MATER, FAREWELL. Chryste Krolu milosierny, jakaz to zniewaga! Czym Ci wynagrodzimy za tych biednych ludzi? Bo plakac to za malo, kiedy zlo si§ wzmaga— Moze nasza ofiara ich do czci Twej pobudzi.” Coraz cz?sciej si? zdarza, ze dusze pobozne publicznie obieraj Chrystusa za swego Krola i Mistrza, aby wynagrodzic Bogu za liczne zniewagi i obelgi. Jezus wowczas staje si? wspoluczestnikiem wszystkich ich mysli, pragnien i przedsi?wzi?c. Jemu zwierzaj si? ze swych pociech, trosk i bolesci. Tak i my, pragn c przyczynic si? do rozszerzenia Krolestwa Chrystusowego, obralysmy uroczyscie Jezusa za Wodza i Krola naszej Akademii. Wiel. Ks. J. Luniewski ze zgromadzenia OO. Marianow w towarzystwie Wiel. Ks. W. Mroczka dopelnil wznioslego aktu Intronizacji w obecnosci Wielebnej Matki M. Katarzyny, grona Siostr i Studentek. Po odmowieniu przepi?knego aktu ofiarowania, serca nasze zapalily si? tym wi?ksz milosci?, ze odt d Chrystus stal si? szczegolniejszym Przyjacielem i Krolem tajnikow sere naszyeh. % W kazdy pierwszy pi tek miesi ca zbieramy si? przed obrazem Chrystusa Krola, ktory zajmuje zaszczytne miejsce w naszej Akademii, i tu odprawiamy godzin? swi?t;j. Oby Boskie Serce tak krolowalo nad wszystkimi sercami! ••• I 11 ' H l1 0 . % ' nv Omnis Gloria ab Intus CHRISTUS REGNAT O King of kings — O, Friend of friends, O Love Itself, to Thee we flee! We beg Thee O Beloved Lord to bring Your sceptre into our hearts, we surrender them to Thee, that You may recreate them into a resting place for Your wounded Heart, that when all the world is immersed in the pursuit of sinful pleasures, we may be near Thee, faithful and consoling. We ask nothing more of Thee, than to be a consolation, to keep the vigil, to watch and pray, for who has suffered more? — who has been more ungratefully repaid? — and who has been more abused and scorned, than You my Lord? O Christ, Our King, Our PATRON, we are Yours! We have chosen Christ, the King, as the Patron and Lord of our hearts. How majestic is His Power; how pure and deep is His love! During His earthly sojourn He was a poor Nazarene; yet throngs gathered about Him daily. He possessed neither riches nor vast tracts of land; yet He was a mighty King and Ruler of millions of souls. Hence, the beauty, splendor, glory, and sweet majesty of our King were not a result of successful acquisition of earthly powers. They were a reflection of the soul within. We have taken an example from our Patron and King and have selected Omnis Gloria ab Intus” (All glory is from within) as our motto. We hope, we trust, and we pray that this motto will ever stand before us like a sentinel guiding our daily thoughts and actions, that daily we may more closely walk in the footsteps of our Lord and Master, Christ the King. The white rose, our class flower, and a symbol of love, we have chosen to remind us of the love we should bear for the King of Love. OUR FACULTY We’ve lot to be grateful for To our loving Faculty, To those who taught us here At O.L.A. Our organist, Sister Mary Laura, Instilled within our hearts Appreciation for singing, And other musical arts. And when it came to languages- To the French or to the Latin, Sister Mary Emilitte’s the one. Who taught us every paradigm. A N G E L I To higher goals we’ve been directed In our Religion classes always By Sister Mary Lauretta Throughout the merry school year days. The theorems in Geometry, And formulas in Chemistry Were explained by Sister Mary Viterbia With admiring patience and accuracy. We’ve learned to love our Library, The heart of our dear school, « Where librarian, Sister Mary Pontia, Has taught us many a rule. Through books by many authors We’ve traveled far and wide. The trips were quite engrossing With Sister Mary Doloria, as guide. Sister Mary Consolata Has taught most of us and ’tis true To love the Polish language And American History, too. Not only were our minds trained, But our bodies just as well, For Mrs. Nellie Sojka, The gym teacher, was swell. C A i ;. pi Rich is the Tribute of the Grateful Mind. — Burns. Today, as we are about to leave the portals of our dear Alma Mater, we breathe a prayer of thanksgiving for our deeply respected teachers, the Felician Sisters. May Christ the King bless and thank you in the way that He knows best for the many sacrifices and painstaking labor you, Dear Sisters, had undertaken to lay for us the foundation of a true Christian education. Oftentimes, when our steps faltered, you had been that magnetic force which drew us steadfastly along the right path. In hours of trial, your words of encouragement taught us to profit by the suffering that came across our path. Above all, your examplary lives had been not only a source of inspiration but were also influential in leading us to follow more closely in the footsteps of Our Divine Lord and Master, Christ the King. Dear Sisters, we cannot thank you as we would for all you had done for us. Your kindliness has meant so much to us that only Christ can ever repay your services. Therefore to Him we delegate what we cannot express. May Christ the King impart to you His choicest blessings. Upon ourselves, however, we take the responsibility of walking the path of life you have so well demonstrated to us throughout the years. WE THANK YOU! FAREWELL! Library browsers HEART of OUR SCHOOL There is scarcely a place where character more clearly manifests itself than in the LIBRARY. Accuracy, concentration, observation, prompti¬ tude, respect for the rights of others, self-con¬ trol, unselfishness, uprightness, courtesy — all these are called into play. CHEMISTRY — The study of Nature’s most carefully guarded secrets t 73 O BIOLOGY — Study of God’s Handiwork Biology creates an abiding interest in living things; respect for life and a disposition to protect and preserve it; a desire to con¬ tribute to the betterment of what is faulty and undesirable in the environment; and, best of all, draws one closer to the Divine Author and Preserver of all life. Living things give BEAUTY, HARMONY, and SUBLIMITY to the face of nature. LIFE OF CHRIST — A portrayal of Divine Love Sophomore religion portrays Christ’s Life as a dynamo which sends out energy for Christlike living. AMERICAN HISTORY — A glimpse into Democracy We love our country — we owe it allegiance. We are always ready for all forms of sacrifice to preserve the welfare of our beloved country. LATIN — The key to better English Classical studies lead to the appreciation of linguistic appropriateness and to the better knowledge of Roman culture as a source of influence in modern life. GEOMETRY — The basis for logical reasoning Geometry develops ability to observe relations, to make statements in concise language, and to verify assumptions by proof. JOY IN READING — An introduction to the treasure-house of ideals Freshmen enjoy reading, which is to them like gems or music or the drama or travel or any of the other amusements. WORLD HISTORY — The means of judging the future by the past Social studies recover and save from the deluge of time monuments, names, pro¬ verbs, traditions, records, fragments of stories, passages of books and the like. ALGEBRA — A symbolic language The study of algebra is one of the most profitable mental occupations. It demands accuracy and concentration in the highest degree. Fine Arts, the Expression of the Supreme Master A N G E L I C A N The Supreme Master, the Lord of the universe, imbued in creation a reflection of His beauty. Man is God’s creative being. To man the Lord entrusted the revelation of HIMSELF. God endowed man with a soul, a soul to disclose the fluidity of his feelings. Magnificence, therefore, lies within the depths of man’s soul. The emo¬ tions which well in man’s soul; such as, joy, sorrow, suspense, or yearning are often difficult to express with eloquence of words. It takes art and music, the poetry of rhythm and sound in all its splendor, to portray with tender strokes and chords the noble sentiments of man. Music is something outside of this world. It is a part of immortality, itself. It harbors all, great or little, strong or humble, famed or nameless. It is, therefore, the universal language of the immortal soul. It is the expression of the grandeur of nature which constantly surrounds man, be it in form, mood, poetry, or sound. Whether it be the merriment of Strauss’ waltzes, the grief over the loss of Polish independence of Chopin, or the rapid flow of emotion, as in the first movement of Beethoven’s Appassionata”, each artist was conscious of these aspects of nature and succeeded in emitting these features in the fullness of perfection. Art is a revelation of beauty. The many divisions of art — architecture, sculpture, painting, show us the delicate, simple, and yet intricate patterns which the artist has created with the aid of an enlightment, that many of us cannot perceive. The Madonnas are the great masterpieces which clearly represent those moments of noble inspiration of the higher nature in man. They are typical examples of the supreme art — the art of Christian living, for was not Mary the Mother of the Divine Artist? Was She not the attraction of the painter? I s She not our tainted nature’s solitary boast”? What has more prominent place in the history of art than the Madonnas and the cathedrals and churches built in Mary’s honor? It can be easily concluded that only a pure, upright soul through divine inspiration is able to achieve a thing of lasting, influential beauty. The Academy strives to cultivate the aesthetic sense in its students. The importance of the arts is fully realized and so art and music have a definite place in the school curriculum. All students are encouraged to acquire a love for music and art since they are the works that one may take to the Kingdom of Heaven. i!v SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Most cherished spot.Chapel Oft-repeated prayer.Hail Mary Most highly esteemed orator.Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen Best loved classic.Mozart’s Symphony in C major Most admired composer.Franz Schubert Favorite opera.Lohengrin by Wagner Best instrument.Harp Favorite book.The Masterful Monk Favorite author.....Father Dudley Most read magazine.Catholic Digest Best subject. Chemistry Most enjoyed movie.Our Lady of Guadalupe Frequently sung.We Are Called Gondolieri CONTEMPLATION In the midst of wandering thoughts There’s one that occupies our mind; ’Tis like a precious jewel That we ever yearn to find. It seems to entail successful days And many delightful hours; But what can a foible creature Perceive with eyes like ours? It is the thought of novitiate That really inspires our soul; With God’s grace and Divine Providence We hope to attain our goal. J U N E 1 9 4 8 11 !: X XI vcbreM Dorothy Pianissimo Soft, sweet tones we often hear; Playing the piano is her cheer. Celine Con Moto A brilliant mind she doth possess Always striving for success. Cecilia Calmato Quiet, reserve, stately, and tall Her serene disposition is admired by all. Jeannette Vivace Industrious, dependable, and bright Reading adventure is her delight. Ann Piacere Generous and kind in the fullest measure To be an English teacher would be her pleasure. Jean Ann Affetuoso A tender heart, a wonderful lass, Charitable always, pride of our senior class. Dolores Calore Shy, yet full of life and vim Believes that to work is to win. Fanny A Capriccio Fanny in her mischievous ways Enlivened our spirits on dreary days. Frances Andantino Frances enjoys to scamper with ease, To tell a joke, play a trick, or tease. Claire Maestoso Very stately in her ways, Her ambition for studies deserves our praise. Amaryllis Grazioso Generous, gentle, graceful, and kind, Her type is rare to find. Jean Prestissimo Jean is fast and cheerfully disposed Toward reading poetry or prose. Sylvia Larghetto Sylvia is slow but noble in her action; To make others happy gives her great satisfaction. Frances Fortissimo Frances always presses Life’s loud pedal; For her studiousness and merriment she deserves a medal. Marlene Presto Our poet is quick to perceive beauty around In nature, city, village, or town. Lorraine Scherzo A capable student, a leader in sports, In every activity she is there to report. Aileen Leggiero Serene, with a spirit still and bright, Over the keys deftly her fingers alight. Fay Energico Fay’s school spirit and high endeavors are an inward light That make the path before her always bright. Alma Jane Chromatic Cheerful Alma Jane would never get a ticket for speeding; She always moves by half-steps in playing, writing, or reading. Jane Dolce Sweet is smiling Jane with her eyes of blue; She never fails to find something to do. Genevieve Grave Genevieve is slow, heavy, solemn in her ways Whether she studies, works, or plays. Bernardine Moderato Bernardine walks with a moderate pace And carries always a cheerful face. Connie Giocoso Connie is ever laughing; she is really all fun; But the angels laugh too at the good she has done. Joan Allegro Lively Joan shuns no struggle; she faces it; She firmly believes that work is a God’s gift. Barbara Andante Barbara is slow and moderate in her ways, Passes time answering questions through the days. Emily Largo Emily is jovial and nobly blesses God’s name He is the Giver of her musical talent and fame. Mary Animato Troubles do not impede Mary’s vitality, To her a happy world is a reality. Jean Poco Little by little her charity she displays And helps others in many ways. Theresa Expressivo Many sincere smiles to all she extends That is why she is blessed with so many friends. PtASZCZ MltOsCI Dramat w pifciu aktach Miejscowosc .... Czas . Akt I Pokoj w palacu prefekta Sylwanusa Akt II Wigzienie Akt III Sala bankietowa Akt IV Wn§trze swi tyni poganskiej Jeruzalem A.D. 33 A N G E L I C A N Akt V Plac stracenia przest pcow prawa poganskiego OSOBY DRAMATU Sylwia, corka prefekta Sylwanusa. Jolanda, jej mlodsza siostra. Irma, dozorczvni niewolnic__ .Cecylia Wggrzyn .Cecylia Czaja .Franciszka Motyl Hilaria, wielbicielka Sylwii. .Feliksa Czernicka Paula, wierna niewolnica Jolandy. .Marianna Owens Honoria, rzymska dama. .Dorota Gondek Oliwia, zydowka-siuz ca. .Emilia Goyette Niewolnice: Linda . .Janina Thouin Tyrza . Dolores Kubicza Roberta . .Klara Kozlowska Ludgarda . Janina Kotlarczyk Noemi . Genowefa Gorska Rut. .Franciszka Kurpaska Sluz ce: Bernardyna Tobiasz Sylwia Gaboury Janina Milinska Zolnierze: Lorencja Ziemska Marianna Janeczek Naczelnik zolnierzy. .Franciszka Kos Tancerki: Joanna Korzeniewska Konstancja Lojko Barbara Tkacsik ,i! I ! I I TRESC DRAMATU Moc cudotworcza Piaszcza Mistrza z Nazaretu jest tematem tego wzruszaj cego dramatu. Mrok osnuwat ziemi?, kiedy dumna rzymianka Sylwia przygotowywala si? do wzifcia udzialu w uczcie, na ktorej spodziewala si? obecnosci Fulwiusza, naczelnika Legionow Tebanskich, i znakomitych dam rzymskich. Sylwia dowiaduje si? przy- padkowo, ze jej mlodsza siostra Jolanda zostala chrzescijank . Ta wiesc napelnia jq tak zapalczywosci , ze przysi?ga zemscic si? na swej siostrze i na Chrystusie, Ktory wedlug jej mniemania, omamil jej pierwszego oblubienca Dionizego.” Za namow? Sylwii Prefekt Sylwanus rozkazuje uwi?zic Joland?. Podczas gdy Sylwia bawi si? wesolo na sali bankietowej, Jolanda cierpi glod w celi wi?ziennej. Tu jq odwiedza Paula, jej wierna niewolnica. Potajemnie przynosi jej pokarm, a zarazem powiadamia jq, ze ojciec skazal sw cork? na ukamienowanie. Jolanda spo- kojnie przyjmuje t? wiadomosc, pragn c jedynie ujrzec Mistrza z Nazaretu, by na- brac otuchy do niesienia swego bolesnego ciosu z milosci ku Niemu. Paula wten- czas opowiada jej przebieg M?ki Jezusa, Ktorego widziala przy biczowaniu. Sylwia tymczasem rozkoszuje si? na uczcie, przy koncu ktorej dzieje si? rzecz niespodzie- wana. Posel Fulwiusza przynosi od swego naczelnika dla Sylwii najcenniejszy skarb” (Plaszcz Jezusa z Nazaretu) z prosb , aby go przechowala do powrotu Ful¬ wiusza, ktory przewodniczyl przy Ukrzyzowaniu Zbawiciela. Sylwia, palaj ca niena- wisci§ do wszystkiego, co chrzescijanskie, zakrywa twarz, nie chce przyj c tego Skarbu”, odwraca si? oden, chce uciekac, lecz pada jakby niezywa. Za dotkni?- ciem Piaszcza powstaje, ale juz nie ta sama. CHRYSTUS zwyci?zyl! Laska Boza ja przeistoczyla. Biegnie, by pojednac si? z sw? siostr , ktor | juz zawlekli zolnierze na miejsce stracenia. Wlasnie w chwili, kiedy zolnierze juz gotowi s$ rzucic ka- mienie na Joland?, wpada Sylwia z Plaszczem Zbawiciela i za pomoc tej drogo- cennej Relikwii uwalnia sw$ siostr? od haniebnej smierci. Sylwia przepelniona za- lem za sw$ niegodziw przeszlosc, serdecznie przeprasza sw | siostr?, ktora wspania- lomyslnie przebacza winowajczyni. U stop Krzyza na Kalwarii obie siostry dzi?- kujq Zbawicielowi, ze za przyczyn Jego Piaszcza pol czyl ich serca w milosci i zlal je w jedno w Sercu Jezusowem. Sylwia przygotowuje sig na ucztf Svlwia, uniesiona zapalczywoscig podchodzi ze sztyletem do Oliwii Paula, wierna sluzebnica, odwiedza Jolandf we wifzieniu Tancerki zabawiaj rzymskie damy podczas uczty Sylwia, przerazona widokiem Plaszcza Zbawiciela, chce uciekac, lecz taska Boza zwyci za i Sylwia sif nawraca Naczelnik skazuje Jolandf na ukamienowanie Sylwia ocala zycie swej siostry za przyczyn Piaszcza Zbawiciela Siostrzane pol czenie u stop Krzyza INTERNATKA Mlodziez szuka przygod; mlodziez pragnie bohaterstwa; mlodziez niechybna przyjmuje rozne wezwania. Internatka jest ta, ktora przyj?la wezwanie, to jest zaproszenie od Samego Jezusa, ktore On niegdys wyrazil nad Jordanem i dzisiaj do wielu powtarza, Pojdz za Mn .” Tak, Internatka odzyskala tg. wiekuist? przygod? i bohaterstwo, gdy poswi?ciia swe zycie ku zbawieniu dusz. Cztery lata w internacie s§ spfdzone w przygotowaniu si§ do swej przyszlej pracy. Dzien internatki jest podzielony mi?dzy nauk , praq|, modlitw , i roznymi innymi obowi zkami. Codzienne ucz?szczanie na Msz? swigt jest jednym ze zrodel przez ktore laski i blogoslawienstwa splywaj? nan, a ktore tak bardzo s§ potrzebne do wyksztalcenia nie tylko duchownego ale i naukowego. Nabozenstwa, nawiedze- nia Najsw. Sakramentu, krociutkie medytacje, roczne rekolekcje, s§ to bogate srodki, ktorymi dusza jej post?puje na drodze uswigcenia. Taka mloda panienka, ktora ofiarowala Bogu siebie, sw? dusz? i cialo, znalazla drogocenn perl?. MODLITWA WYPRASZAJ SOBIE WYB6R STANU ZYCIA O moj Boze, Ktory jestes Bogiem m drosci i rady, Ty widzisz w mym sercu szczere pragnienie, aby tylko Tobie si? przypodobac i wybrac sobie stan zycia zgodnie z W 0 I 4 Twoj$ we wszystkim. Blagam Ci? przez przyczyn? Najsw. Maryi Panny, mej Matki, i Swiftych moich Patronow, wspomoz mnie lask$ Twoj | swifta, abym obrala sobie taki rodzaj zycia, do ktorego mnie powolujesz dla wifkszej Twej chwaly i dla mego zbawienia, abym zastuzyla sobie na wieczn nagrod?, jak obiecales tym, kto- rzy pelni? Twoj§ swi?t wol?. Amen. I wszelki, ktory by opuscil dom, albo braci, albo siostry, albo ojca, albo matk?, albo zon?, albo syny, albo rol? dla imienia mego: tyle stokroc wezmie, i zywot wiecz- ny odzierzy. (Sw. Mat. 19:29) OUR CLUBS i 9 -i ' i CHRISTOPHER CLUB X . Y i y wmf Aim: t o awaken interest in the work of the mission fields here and abroad, to aid their work spiritually and financially, to instill into the hearts of its members a Christ-like spirit of charity, and to encourage students to restore into every walk of American life the fundamentals upon which our country was founded.” POLISH CLUB Aim: to become acquainted with the land of our forefathers, with its rich culture and beautiful traditions, that we may learn to love her all the more. MARIS STELLA CLUB Aim: to pass on to the youth of the modern world the torch of knowledge of the social and artistic culture of the Romans. LITERARY CLUB Aim: to foster wholesome reading, to encourage research, to train students to hold public discussions and debates, and to sponsor the publication of the school paper. FONDLY WE SHALL RECALL Dolores’s puns and humorous diction. Fanny’s Big Heart. Frances’s fondness for reading French. Claire’s arrival. Amaryllis’s grace and courtesy. Jean Connor’s energy. Sylvia’s joy in playing the accordion. Frances ' s ten-dollar prayer book. Marlene’s poetic charm. Lorraine’s sportsmanship. Aileen’s reserved mannerisms. Sweet Fay’s” enthusiasm. Alma lane’s pet response, Yes, Sister”. Bernardine’s smiles. Connie’s charity and helpfulness. Jane’s artistic talent and cheer. Genevieve’s dignity in ascending and descending the stairs. Jean’s alacrity. Barbara’s forgetfulness. Joan’s generosity. Emily’s delicate piano touch”. Mary’s ballet dancing. Theresa’s first day in school. THE DAYS WE SPENT TOGETHER. ULUBIONE NASZE ZATRUDNIENIA K cik ten zostawilysmy wyl cznie naszym najmilszym zatrudnieniom. Zycie na tej lez dolinie jest wydrowk , nieraz tak cifzk i bolesnjg ze natura nasza domaga sif milej rozrywki. Slusznie, wiyc, kazdy czlowiek lubi te srodki, co rozpraszaj smutek i niepokoj, podobne do myszy, o ktorych mowi Zagloba w Panu Wcdody- jowskim, Coz bowiem smutki, jesli nie myszy, ktore gryz$ ziarna wesolosci zlo- zone w naszych sercach?” Spiew i granie uszlachetniaj serce. Dorci ulubionym zajgciem jest spiew, a to z powodu jej cudnego glosu, ktorym wyspiewuje Panu na chwalf. Z spiewem l czy sig scisle muzyka, to tez Dorcia wygrywa czysto na fortepianie. Celinka lubi nieraz usi sc spokojnie i zatapiac sig w tej wiedzy, ktor wszystkie zdobywaj;| w klasach. Wyszukuje rozne problemy z geometrii i chemii i rozwi zuje je wlasnymi wymyslonymi sposobami. Polska krew w niej plynie, polskie serce bije.” To krotkie zdanie zawiera opis naszej Celci, bo jak tylko uslyszy poleczk? lub oberka, w tej chwili zabiera sig do tanca. Lubi ona tez jezdzic na rowerze, co jej sprawia wiele uciechy i radosci. Jancia—to milosnica muzyki klasycznej. Dac jej dobr$ i interesuj ksi?zky i nastawic radio na piykn opery lub tez symfoniy, a bgdzie zadowolona i spokojna. Ach, to Hani ulubiona rozrywka—zwiedzac miejsca historyczne. Interesuj jg. starozytne budynki i miasta tak, ze w swigta i wakacje, wyjezdza ona, by zobaczyc np. Washington, D.C., House of Seven Gables, Old Newgate Prison, Plymouth Rock itp. Wszystkie korzystamy z jej wycieczek, gdyz slyszymy po powrocie, dokladne opisy naocznego swiadka. Lyzwiarstwo wielce zachwyca Janiy. To tez, gdv zamarznie rzeka, ktora plynie w poblizu jej mieszkania, wychodzi ona zwawo, wklada swe lyzwy i jak wiewio- reczka, szukaj c cennego orzecha, tak Jania lyzwuje po gladkim lodzie. Ilez to uciechy i wesela sprawia jej ta zabawa. SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER MONTHS 1947 July 13 27 August 2 15 21 22 25 26-29 A lucky thirteen! Our vacation time began featuring movie Wee Willie Winkie”. An enjoyable movie, High School”. Breaking the frontier with the wilderness scout, Daniel Boone”. A movie of adventure! An exciting movie, Prisoner of Zenda”. General Mother Mary Simplicita pays a short visit. Hammond organ installed in our chapel. A joyous welcome day for our incoming Freshies. Annual retreat conducted by Reverend Joseph Sielski, M.I.C. September 3 7 15 26 October 10 11 15 26 31 November 2-8 9 9-15 21 29 FALL-WINTER TERM Mass of the Holy Ghost. Opening of school. Students honor their directress and principal, Sister Mary Viterbia, on her feastday. The main feature was an operetta entitled Dress Rehearsal”. Seniors and Juniors visit the Eastern States Exposition at Springfield. Sunshine escorts them to the exposition, downpour escorts them back home. Reverend B. Rosiak pays a friendly visit. Students make a three-mile tour through the Bigelow-Sanford Car¬ pet-Rug factory at Thompsonville, Connecticut. Chemistry class demonstrates the operation of fire extinguishers. Initiation of Freshmen. Barrels of fun for all. . . . Bushels of sur¬ prises for the ti mid Freshies. Seniors pose on the trellis to take pictures. . . . Weight brings Seniors with the trellis to the ground. Students visit Freedom Train”. Heaven’s downpour freely bathes the onlookers. Solemn Enthronement of the Sacred Heart at the Academy. Cere¬ monies performed by Reverend J. Luniewski, M.I.C. Surprise! Hallowe’en Party! Committees plan and prepare program for Open House”. Academy holds Open House” for the first time in its history. Education Week and Catholic Book Week observed. Community commemorates its 92nd Birthday. . . . Holiday .... No classes. . . . Movie, Life of St. Bernadette”. Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Test. First Winter snowfall. December 14 15 23 25 30 January 1 2 20-23 23 26 February 2 7 23 27 March 2 9 19 Day Students audit Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen at Hartford, Conn. A Maryknoll priest honors the school by his visit. Christmas Program. Students enjoy afternoon with entire faculty. Students make a trip to Forest Park and Springfield Museum and Planetarium. A New Year’s surprise! Movie, Glory of Faith’’. Another movie, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”. E” DAYS (Semi-annual examinations). Movie, Moonlight Sonata” eases examination tension. Reverend John Chwalek, newly ordained priest, visits the Academy and gives his blessing. Reverend F. Rzasa surprises the Academy with a movie, Lord Fauntleroy”. Movie, A Boy, A Girl, and A Dog”. Seniors’ pictures taken for the yearbook. Students hold assembly . . . the work of the Catholic Press. General Mother Mary Simplicita spends friendly moments with the students on her feastday. Day students attend Family-Life Conference at Hartford, Conn. Students take Auxilium Latinum, nation-wide Latin test. SPRING-SUMMER TERM March April May June 24 Seniors depart to spend a week home with family. 5 Movie, Hundred Men and a Girl”. 18 Academy and Convent observe Vocation Week and Open House. 20 Students attend Black Hills’ famous Passion Play enacted in Hart¬ ford, Connecticut. 30 An enjoyable movie, Mad About Music”. 1 Students stage Christ’s Robe” to commemorate and honor Rev¬ erend Mother Mary Catherine on her feastday. 8 Surprise visit of Reverend Paul Bartlewski. Donates 80 books to the Academy Library. Many thanks! 11 Reverend Bieluch, newly ordained priest from Hartford, visits Acad¬ emy and gives the students his blessing. 17-18 Comprehensives. 18 Movie, Spring Parade”. 29 Greetings extended to Reverend Paul Bartlewski. 31 Ring Day Ceremony. 9-11 Final E” DAYS. 15 Class Day. 16 Senior Farewell Party. 17 OUTING! 20 Formal Graduation! We Therefore Bequeath As our most joyous life at our beloved Alma Mater is coming to a close, we, the Class of 1948 of Our Lady of the Angels Academy, possessing the necessary qualifica¬ tions and requirements for the drawing up of a legal document, do declare our Last Will and Testament. PART I To Our Dear Alma Mater, we bequeath our loyalty, fidelity, and generous prayers for its welfare. To Reverend Maximilian Soltysek, our chaplain, we extend most sincere apprecia¬ tion for his daily spiritual services and zeal in promoting God’s kingdom in our hearts. To Reverend Paul Bartlewski, we leave our deepest gratitude and prayerful thanks for his Christ-like generosity expressed in numerous ways. To Reverend Henry Fiedorczyk, our confessor, we express our sincere, THANK YOU”, for devoting his time each week for our spiritual welfare. To our Most Honored Parents, we give our high esteem and deep respect with an unceasing prayer that God reward THEM with His precious Love in a thousand gracious ways. To our numerous benefactors, we offer words of grateful acknowledgment and a fervent prayer. PART II To Reverend Mother Mary Catherine, who was always interested in our progress, we bestow our tender sentiments of appreciation and admiration. May the joys of the Beatific Vision be your eternal recompense. To our beloved Directress, Sister Mary Viterbia, we bequeath our love for her maternal solicitude and advice, and our affection and reverence for her untiring efforts in molding our characters in accordance with the spirit of a True Angelite”. To our Faculty, we delegate a frequent prayer: May God repay You” for all your indefatigable tasks and kindliness. PART III To the Seniors, we leave our devotion to Our Dear Alma Mater and courage to carry out their numerous responsibilities for the good of the school. To the Juniors, we cede our zeal to work whole-heartedly in behalf of the Academy. To the Sophomores, we grant our admiration for everything that is beautiful. To the timid, unknown Freshies, we leave our heartiest wishes for success through¬ out all four years. PART IV I, Ann Halak, yield: My car and all its troubles to Amaryllis H. My love for travelling to Jean C. My desire to be in English teacher to Barbara T. My deep dimples to Jean M. I, Celine Czaja, bequeath: My Florida tan to Fanny M. My love for beauty to Franny K. My overdue books to Connie L. All my pep to Theresa R. I, Cecilia Wegrzyn, leave: My natural curls to Sylvia G. My stage fright to Aileen C. My winning looks and graceful manners to Lorraine Z. My American History notes to Joan K. I, Dorothy Gondek, present: My latest fashions to Frances K. My soprano voice to Jane K. My typing technique to Mary J. My love for the piano to Emily G. I, Jean Ann Skower, grant: My love for Chemistry to all the Seniors. My desire for a nursing career to Fay F. My quiet and calm attitude to Marlene O. My worries to Genevieve G. I, Jeanette Thouin, cede: My admiration for classical music to Dolores K. My sales talk to Bernardine T. My interests in all classes to Alma Jane S. My supply of questions to Claire K. Whereof, we the Class of 1948 leave — affix our hand and seal to this last will and testament. Attested: Ann Halak Celine Czaja Cecilia Wegrzyn Dorothy Gondek Jean Ann Skower Jeanette Thouin A N G E L I C A N r, i; • !v CZESC TOBIE! UKOCHANA ALMA MATER Akademio, szkolo nasza! ty jestes jak zdrowie; lie cif trzeba cenic, ten tylko siy dowie, Kto cig opuszcza. Dzis nauk? tw j w calej ozdobie Widzg i opisuje, bo wdzigcznam jest tobie. Alma Mater droga, co anielskiej bronisz cnoty, I serca nasze ksztalcisz! Ty co Chrystusowy Cel nam przedstawiasz, czyni c nas Jego wiernym ludem! Jak nas od wst pu ochranialas powolaniem— (Gdy od placz cej matki pod Twoj? opiekf Ofiarowane, znuzon podnioslysmy powiekf, I zaraz moglysmy spiesznie od twego progu, Isc za spelnione marzenia podzifkowac Bogu)— Tak nas prowadzisz z dnia na dzien na Zbawcy lono! ... Tymczasem kieruj nasz§ duszg utgsknion Do tych pol niebieskich, do tych krain wiecznych, Szeroko nad pojyciem ludzkim rozct gnionych. Jak Adam Mickiewicz oddaje hold, czesc, i dzi?ki swej Ojczyznie, we wstypie do Pana Tadeusza”, swej slawnej epopei, tak my, chqjc okazac, ze oceniamy nauk£, wyksztalcenie, i wychowanie nam dane, nasladowalysmy jego slowa, stosuj c je do ulubionej naszej Alma Mater. W HOtDZIE—NAJDROzSZYM RODZICOM! Czas, Alma Mater, opuscic twe progi, Gdyz juz skrgcamy w Nowicjackie drogi. Czy przeto nie slusznie i wdzi cznie Kochanym Rodzicom podzifkowac serdecznie? Odczuwalysmy Wasz | dobroc i milosc, Zlote serca, opiek i troskliwosc. W kilku slowach skladamy setne dzifki, Wiedz c, ze te mysli pozostan w pamifci. Wiele sprawiliscie nam w zyciu radosci. Warn sif nalez czyny wdzi§cznosci. Wszystkie te starania mocno oceniamy, Za to my Was tak mile kochamy. Zescie pozwolili nam przyjsc do klas.ztoru, I ofiarowali nas chgtnie bez oporu. Coz dodac moze nam wi kszej radosci, Nad sluzbe Panu tu i w wiecznosci? Oby Bog dobry Warn stokrotnie nagrodzil, A jeszcze tu na ziemi—zycie oslodzil. Niech na Was obficie zlewa laski, I zawsze zachowa od wszelkiej troski. Modlitwy nasze splacac byd§ dlug, Lecz sowicie nagrodzi tylko Dobry Bog. Zdrowiem i szcz sciem, lask$ Sw$, Niech Bog raczy spelnic prosb§ fc|. J U N E 1 9 4 8 I I I l � . ! i, S I I A N G E L I C A N JESZCZE TYLKO StOWKO Zegnajcie nam nasze drogie internatki, Spydzilysmy bardzo mile chwile z wami. Opuszczamy progi ukochanej chatki. Mile wspomnienia o was uchodz z nami. Niech warn Jezus zycie umili Na kazdym kroku w kazdej chwili; I Maryja niech zawsze was wspiera— To nasza za was modlitwa szczera. Z kochaj cych sere slemy zyezenia, Jak najlepszego powodzenia, Obyscie glybokiej radosci Doznaly, oraz szcz sliwosci. J U N E 1 9 4 8 My Dear Girls: You are now passing through the gates of your Alma Mater with memories of high ideals and precepts imparted to you through the plastic years of your youth. As you are about to make your debut in this troubled world of today, resolve to preserve these high ideals. Let your souls remain post-graduates in the school of Christ. With unbounded confidence, the secret of all life’s victories, follow Christ, the Master Teacher of the art of human living. Let spirituality fused with scholar¬ ship enkindle in you that innate quality of a true Christian woman — the desire to give self in service to others. Remain always Mary-like, refined, true Angelites. May Christ and Mary escort you safely onward and upward to the Eternal Com¬ mencement of God’s Saints in Heaven! SISTER MARY VITERBIA Principal HONORARY PATRONS Most Reverend Henry O’Brien, D.D., Bishop of Hartford, Conn. Rt. Reverend Joseph Brzoziewski, Staten Island, N. Y. Rt. Reverend Stanislaus Musiel, Hartford, Conn. Reverend Maxmilian Soltysek, Chaplain Reverend Paul Bartlewski, Thompsonville, Conn. Reverend Felix Burant, New York, N. Y. Reverend Charles Chwalek, Webster, Mass. Reverend Hugo Dylla, Fall River, Mass. Reverend John Felczak, Pine Island, N. Y. Reverend Henry Fiedorczyk, Thompsonville, Conn. Reverend Stanislaus Gospodarek, Amsterdam, N. Y. Reverend Francis Grochola, Brooklyn, N. Y. Reverend Alexius Jarka, Brooklyn, N. Y. Reverend Marion Karwacki, Hartford, Conn. Reverend Frederick Kaznocha, Claremont, N. H. Reverend Edmund Kempinski, Adams, Mass. Reverend John Klekotka, Greenfield, Mass. Reverend John Kowalski, Torrington, Conn. Reverend Stanislaus Kubik, Worcester, Mass. Reverend Sigismund Kwiatkowski, Webster, Mass. Reverend Andrew Lekarczyk, Webster, Mass. Reverend V. Michulka, West Rutland, Vt. Reverend Frederick Milos, Westfield, Mass. Reverend Alexander Ogonowski, Lowell, Mass. Reverend John Oszajca, Clinton, Mass. Reverend Paul Piechocki, Middletown, Conn. Reverend Paul Puchala, Manchester, N. H. Reverend Vincent Raith, Florida, N. Y. Reverend Francis Romanowski, Brooklyn, N. Y. Reverend B. V. Rosiak, Providence, R. I. Reverend John Rzasa, Suffield, Conn. Reverend Peter Samorajski, Webster, Mass. Reverend Joseph Sieczek, Kingston, N. Y. Reverend Ladislaus Sikora, Salem, Mass. Reverend Francis Szubinski, Bronx, N. Y. Reverend Joseph Tomikowski, Indian Orchard, Mass. Reverend John Wieloch, Hadley, Mass. Reverend Francis Wilamowski, Floral Park, N. Y. Reverend Stanislaus Zdebel, Fasthampton, Mass. Dr. Bernard Dignam, School Physician Rep. Charles J. Skladzien, Webster, Mass. Mr. M. J. Cyran, Arcade Studio, Springfield, Mass. Mr. John Tokarz, Printer, Palmer, Mass. Chet-A-Rose Letnisko, Brookfield, Mass. Dodge Yarn Mills, Inc., Webster, Mass. Mr. Frank Poblocki Mr. Robert Poblocki Mr. Joseph Poblocki Stearns Curtain Drapery Shop, Springfield, Mass. Mr. McLaughlin Albert Steiger Co., Springfield, Mass. Mr. D. Haley PATRONS Abel’s Market Mrs. Margaret Bartkiewicz Madame Beauregard Mr. and Mrs. Edward Betcher Miss Agnes T. Biadasz Miss Rose-Theresa Biadasz Bohack Boys John Byczek and Family Mr. Carhart 4th Floor Cashiers and Parkers of Macy’s Herald Square Mr. Henry Charniak Mr. and Mrs. S. Cieplinski Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ciesluk Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Ciesluk Mr .and Mrs. Vincent Ciesluk Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Czernicki Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Drapala Mrs. Drapala and Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Stan, and William Dropski Mr. and Mrs. Basil Federowicz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fedoryk Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Hector Gaboury Miss Mary Gondek Mr. Henry Gorski Mr. and Mrs. J. Grabiec Greismann’s Grocery Store Mr. Edmund Grochowski Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grochowski Mr. Frank Grochowski Mr. Groele Mr. and Mrs. Guysman Mrs. Margaret Haddad Mr. Stanley Janeczek Mr. and Mrs. S. Janeczek Mr. and Mrs. F. Kaczmarezyk Mr. Edward Keller Mr. R. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kenney Kepic and Sepsie Family Mrs. Helen Koperniak Miss Hedwig Koperniak Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kos Mr. Kosierowski Mr. and Mrs. B. Kozlowski and Family Mr. and Mrs. V. Korenzeniewski Mr. and Mrs. John Krowka Mrs. Alice Kubicza Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kurpaska Mr. and Mrs. A. Kwasnik Dr. Jessie Labanowski Mr. and Mrs. Lamonte Miss Ethel Lis Mr. and Mrs. A. Lojko Mr .and Mrs. Lopatynski Mr. and Mrs. Lubowich Marons Drug Store Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsick Miss Virginia Michals Mrs. Janas and Mrs. Mary Michon Mr. and Mrs. Mieso Miss Christine Miczek Maryann Milczarek Mr. Walter Mularski Mrs. Nierodzinski Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nodolski Mr. and Mrs. John Nowak Mr. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Penczynski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Plotczyk Misses Josephine Russo and Dolores and Mary Wiernasz Miss Sally of Grand Street Mr. Stephen Sawicki Mrs. Schmidt Mr. Edward Schwarz Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sekulski Dr. Henry Sherwood Miss Susanne Skrzypek Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sledzik Miss Helen Slota Mr. John Smarzewski Miss Alfreda Snyder Mr. Anthony Sowicki Mr. and Mrs. Clement Starosta Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Stasko Frank Swirski and Family Mrs. Mary Szczepanik Tastychip Company Inc. of Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs. John Tkacsik John James Tkacsik Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Triola John’s Tyburczy Candy Store Vajcovec Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wajer Mr. and Mrs. Wize Mrs. Anthony Wojciechowski Mr. Wysniewski Mr. Yadach Z.P.R.K., Noa 658, Lowell Miss T. Zalewska Mr. and Mrs. W. Zielnicki Mrs. Emily Ziemski Mr .and Mrs. M. Zisman i MAY THE PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS INSTILLED IN YOUR MINDS THROUGHOUT THE FOUR YEARS, BE YOUR FUTURE GUIDES, LEADING YOU ON TO SUCCESS! Louis R. Halbwacks and Family Success and good luck to the graduates of Our Lady of the Angels Academy Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company Main Street Thompsonville Conn. Fine rugs and carpets since 1825 B. C. ALAIMO SONS THE BRIDGE MARKET Meat ' Fish - Vegetables ' Groceries Dial 4970 8 Pearl Street Compliments of A. MANISCALCHI SONS MEATS — GROCERIES Compliments of GALE MOTORS your tyosict Dealer Thompsonville Conn. Compliments of DEANE ' S RESTAURANT and ICE CREAM BAR Compliments of NEWGATE GINGER ALE CO. 876 ENFIELD STREET Thompsonville Tel. T ' ville 5163 With Best Wishes from JULIA ' S BEAUTY SALON Compliments of ENFIELD Motor Company, Inc. BUICK Sales and Service 917 Enfield St. Telephone 4848 Thompsonville, Conn. Compliments of TARBELL ' S Thompsonville Conn. Compliments of The Thompsonville Drug Co. Compliments of VICKI ' S DRESS SHOP Compliments of FABER FURNITURE CO. 74 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. Tel. 5385 MR. WALLACE FABER Compliments of LEHEAU ' S PACKAGE STORE Compliments of PICKEN ' S HARDWARE Telephone 4186 Compliments of NOWAK ' S PHARMACY C. W. Nowak, Reg. Ph., Prop. 75 Church St. Thompsonville, Conn. Compliments of THE LOUISE SHOP DRY GOODS BOOKSTORE Best Wishes HARVER ' S SALES and SERVICE Carlisle Hdwe Thompsonville Compliments of THE MALIA SHOP Compliments of Compliments of The Thompsonville Hardware Regina ' s Beauty Salon Compliments of Diamonds ' Watches - Jewelry Watch Repairing LONG Hardware Co. WING ' S Gift and Jewelry Show 135 MAIN STREET Thompsonville Conn. Compliments of Compliments of FLEMING TAILORING CO. SPAULDING ' S Thompsonville ANN ' S BEAUTY SHOP Best Wishes WALLACE A. MAREK Mary Pratson, Prop. JEWELER Tel. 4760 19 Pearl Street Thompsonville Compliments of Compliments of DR. CARL L. SCAVATTO LUCILE ' S SCAVATTO BROTHERS Compliments of Ice Cream — Fancy Chocolates and HALLMARK GREETINGS for all occasions MAGENTA ' S Music Store Congratulations to the Graduates STANLEY’S RESTAURANT Connecticut Unionville MEYERS STUDIO Character interpretations It was most pleasant to have been of service to such a fine group of students in such a fine school. The foundation of character your school is building for you is most precious in your dealings in the future. Happiness ahead! Meyers Studio 562 Main Street SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Compliments of Best Wishes of J. Francis Browne DR. ROBERT F. AUSTIN Optometrist 1607 MAIN STREET FURNITURE Springfield Mass. RUGS RANGES Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Halak Thompsonville Connecticut Compliments of Compliments of BRAINARD NURSERY FRIENDLY ICE CREAM AND SEED CO. Thompsonville Conn. MIDNITE SPA Compliments of GRAHAM ' S Thompsonville Most Popular Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe Compliments 9 NO. MAIN STREET Thompsonville Conn. of THE MARNELL SHOP AUTOGRAPHS ■ . • autographs - . f