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

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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

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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

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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.