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

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IN MEMORIAM Christianity is for men, And men fall, and they must be lifted up again, and again . . . And men fail, and they must be given another chance, and another . . . And men cherish life in this life And they must be given Both the reason and the material to use it well. . . Mother Mary Annunciata, C.S.S.F. is one Who lived in that understanding. She was a valiant woman, a pioneer, an educator, a dedicated religious. Philadelphia: 1887—Enfield: 1968. Within this framework: Detroit: 1902, responded “to come to the altar of God”, the God Who was joy to her youth. Began religious formation at the Felician Sisters Aspirancy. Middletown, Connecticut: South Boston, Massachusetts: 1912, 1918- Principal of Elementary School. Lodi, New Jersey: 1922, Provincial Councillor and Director of Orphanage. Enfield, Connecticut: 1932- Foundress and Provincial Superior of Enfield Province. 1944- Foundress and President of Our Lady of the Angels Academy. Krakow, Poland; Rome, Italy: 1946-1953: Vicar General of the Congregation. Enfield, Connecticut: 1959- Assistant Provincial. Bangor, Maine: 1964- Assistant Administrator of the St. Joseph Hospital. For sixty-six years among her people, among God’s people, She built, she dreamed, she gave of herself, entering into the heart of her mission. She made men better by the force of her life. She became better by the force of Christ in her. On January 20, 1968, she left the meaning of that life to others, To her fellow sisters, to us, the students at her academy. We will begin again, but not the same. Because she has changed us. Mother Annunciata has left us with the Peace and Love of Christ. . . Now, in fullness, her own reward.

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The class of 1968 is now a part of the legend of OLA. Our hearts burst with memories of four years—years gone by, never to be relived. Every girl has dreamed of someday taking pride in her own yearbook, and this fancy is now a reality for us. The production of our Angelican has truly been the gold link in our chain of friend¬ ship. Hours in the press room .. . midnight oil... missing pictures .. . soliciting for patrons . . . words of encouragement . . . these have been integral parts of yearbook work. There have been dark hours of doubt and sunny times of accomplishment. We have worked to attain our goals, but it is because of the aid and guidance given to us that we have been able to complete even one page. Our foremost gratitude is extended to Sister Mary Doloria, our advisor. Her patience and understanding have brightened the way for us, and she will long be held in memory for her source of inspi¬ ration. We thank Sister Mary Presentia, our principal, for her strong and constant support in our project. Special thanks to Mr. Mitchell Cyran, our academy photographer, who has captured every memorable moment on film. Sister Mary Maurice, seen so often sporting a camera, has snapped her way through many an academy event, and her co-operation has substantially supple¬ mented our store of pictures. To these and to everyone whose encouragement and support have lightened our burdens, I extend my personal and most sincere thanks. The 1968 Angelican is, now, a step into the past. Through pho¬ tographs, we have tried to relive Adoption, Ring Day, Rome, Class Night, and innumerable facets of academy life. When years have passed, it is hoped that a face or a scene in this book will bring back, with a tear or a smile, the memories of our days at OLA. You, too, dear underclassmen, will leave your legacy behind. The 1968 Angelican is a part of each one of us, of our teachers, and of our friends. Remember us always, for we will never forget you. Lorraine Sapko Editor