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

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Before the White House MARY JANE F. WITKOS St. John Baptist Salem, Mass. The Angelite” Reporter 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 2, 4; Christopher 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 4; Maris Stella Club 2; Polish Circle 1, 2, 3, Vice-president 4. « work, conscientious; at play, pleasant. GENE ANN M. YOUNG St. Patrick Thompsonville, Conn. Christian Citizenship Forum 2, 3; Christopher 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3; Maris Stella Club 2. Aspiring to become a steadfast model of Florence Nightingale — The Lady with the Lamp.” ROSALIE C. ZDROJEWSKA Holy Trinity Lowell, Mass. Alpha Beta Science Club Presi¬ dent 4; Christian Citizenship Fo¬ rum 2, 3, 4; Christopher 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Polish Circle 1, 2, 3, 4; SENIOR CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT. Her kindly hello” and appre¬ ciative heart prompts all to wonder and admiration. 21

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Cherished memories of Washington, D. C. (above) with Senator Purtell of Connecticut in the Vice President’s office; (center) before the Liberty Bell; (extreme right) in a cozy spot. BERNADETTE M. SZCZEPKOWSKA St. Mary So. Boston, Mass. The Angelite” Reporter 1; Christian Citizenship Forum 4; Christopher 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Maris Stella Club Secretary 2, 3; Polish Circle 1, Assistant Secretary 2, 3, President 4; Quill and Scroll 3; Writers’ Club 3, President 4. Her poetic thoughts blend with her quiet, serious ways. JOAN V. TRAVERSO St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. Christian Citizenship Forum 2, 4; Christopher 1, 2, 3, 4; Com¬ mercial Club 2, 3, President 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Her most artistic talents testify of God’s gifts. 20

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The Root-The Rod-The Flower-The Fruit THE ROOT The seeds which were planted in our youth began to take root in September of the Jubilee Year 1950, as thirty-two of us, rather jolly yet somewhat frightened Freshmen, entered the portals of Our Lady of the Angels Academy. The time was not long when the Angelite’s Way of Life” became our way of life. The virtues and ideals of Our Lady were daily set before us and we slowly yet tactfully tried to absorb them. But in order to give our roots full growth in the Freshman year, the ground was thoroughly shaken and watered by a special process — INITIA¬ TION. This rite reddened ' our cheeks, strengthened our school spirit, and made us proud bearers of the O.L.A. uniform and emblem. Freshmen studies and numerous school activities throughout the year nourished and fortified our roots which were to bring forth, in the following year, the ROD. THE ROD The sunshine of friendly smiles, although ample, was not sufficient to insure growth and sturdiness. Our rods were to challenge winds and storms in the Gallic wars with Caesar and in the complicated interpretations of Euclid’s theorems. Our rods too were to bear witness to the immense struggle America put up to attain political and cultural independence and to defend the dignity and proper respect of human rights. The sophomore year was indeed a challenging one. One difficulty sur¬ passed another. One responsibility followed another. The many assignments differed one. from the other only in type but not in degree or intensity. Yet all tasks ran the same course — the Mary Way, the way of courage, truth and goodness. At the end of a hard Sophomore year we emerged stronger in our resolve to walk the path of righteousness. Our rod came forth” bearing the bud which in turn was to blossom into the flower of our Junior Year. THE FLOWER The Junior year was a beauteous one. It was the year of our budding and bloom. With our roots deeply embedded in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with our rods made hardy and strong through Sophomore training we took our rightful place in the ranks of upperclassmen. Our buds of Angelite ideals slowly burst open with our selection of our life’s motto: To Jesus through Mary; through the Queen to the King,” and with the impressive Ring Day preparation and ceremonies we reached the apex of our Junior year bloom. Ring Day was the embodiment of the very spirit of the Academy. From then 22