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K f f We X 1' C f ff 5 4 S f g X if I ff Z ' C 5 5 f i K ' f 4 f Z R N Q 2 Z ,- 7, f f , X 1 N 1' A ' AQ ,. lj? 1 'Q '47 Rosary Tales PROLOGUE Chaucer's pilgrims came from various walks of life-knight, monk, nun, etc., Rosary's Class of '48 came from various points of the compass-Belmont, Everett, Nassau, etc. The goal of Chaucer's pilgrims was the Shrine of St. Thomas a Becketg the goal of Rosary's Class of '48 was graduation. Chaucer's host suggested that each pilgrim tell two tales en route to Canterbury, Rosary's Class of '48, en route to graduation, had to live the tales that follow. Here ends the Prologue, here begins the Freshmen's Tale. A bit shy and afraid, yet proud and happy to be in high school, we received rules, schedules, textbooks, and thus began our first year. While September slipped silently into the past, October's bright weather fostered our participation in the annual Rosary Procession. Although Latin, algebra, and history monopolized our time, Sodality projects, such as, Vocation, Book Week, and Valentine programs, found ready response from all. Christmas and its vacation were soon things of the past. Before we realized it, trees were budding, and we had our first Retreat, three days that filled our hearts and minds with peace and firm resolutions to do better and aim higher. Exams were next, the year was ending. Class Day topped it off, and with sad hearts we completed our Freshmen's Tale. A rest ended, we begin again. This is the Sophomores' Tale. Less timid and less shy, entirely unsuspecting, we began our sophomore year by coming face to face with geometric angles and French nasals. Our missionary ardor had not cooled, and again we gave until it hurt. Under our business-like management of that memorable auction, the first edition of Veritas was aided. During the year we were taught something new, dancing. We performed our graceful Russian Dance, and spectators marveled at our agility and acrobatic talents. Our second Retreat was a welcome interval of peaceful meditation and sincere prayer. Exams soon followed. 'Mid the chatter of teeth and the knocking of knees we encountered our first C. U. Exams.
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The days were getting warmer, and we, knowing that the year was soon going to end, were thankful that it left such pleasant memories. We ended our Sopho- mores' Tale. Half our journey viewed now we start anew. This is the Juniors' Tale. Timid and shy? Not at all, that is, until we saw our English books. The memorizing of that C. U. List presented a never-ending tax to our minds. When the newness of biology began to wear off, we ventured down to the new laboratory and spent many happy hours among the creatures of the animal kingdom. One of the highlights was the junior-Senior outing, when we took the seniors to see and hear the delightful operetta Blossom Time. Although we had no Junior play our talents were displayed by participation in the Stabat Mater at Easter. About this time we also had the honor of assisting at a Holy Hour conducted by our beloved Archbishop, Richard J. Cushing. The next thing on the agenda was Retreat--that heavenly break in the school year, then, practice for graduation. ' Attending the Seniors as maids of honor left but one thought in our minds- Next year we would be wearing the caps and gowns. Thus ended our Juniors' Tale. A The hardest done, the best to come. This is the Seniors' Tale. Seniors at last. Somehow we felt the same as we had when we were freshmen. Class rings, year-book, senior play, however, were now realities instead of fond dreams. In October we sponsored the annual Hallowe'en Partyg and then, midst the murders of Macbeth and the struggles of Virgil, we kept quite busy. Christmas found us presenting the Cantata in praise of the New-Born King, and practicing for our senior play. It was only after many tedious yet enjoyable hours of rehearsals that Little Women became a memory. Soon after, we had a formal, followed in the spring by Rosary's first prom. This year Retreat had a special meaning: It was our last here at Rosary. Its message fitted into our hearts and minds the responsibility of life on our own. Examinations over, desks emptied, farewells finished, we rose to receive our diplomas, realizing that our high school days were over. We dedicated ourselves for the last time to our beloved Rosary, resolving to keep high her standards and to respect her ideals. Then, as the strains of Pomp and Circumstance resounded through St. joseph's Hall, and we, the graduates, marched down the aisle, we reviewed the joyous and tender memories of our high school days-truly, the best years of our lives. With sincerity and gratitude we asked: God save this goodly company. Amen. Here end our Rosary Tales. -MARYALICE MCKENNEY
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