Rosary College - Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

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THE FOUNDATION Our arrival at Rosary and the months to follow were a period of pre- paredness for the intellectual and spiritual building of our minds and bodies which was to continue during our college years. We came as strangers to a strange place, but w ith the help of our advisers, our Bit; Sisters, and the friend- ly uppcrclassmen. the ground was broken and we soon became a part of our pleasant surroundings. As the days passed, we realized the purpose of our being here, and set out to accomplish our goal. To make a foundation, masons and builders add stone to steel and use rivets anil mortar to keep them in place: so. too, the sisters and priests added knowledge, appreciation of beauty, and culture to our crowing minds with the mortar of religion to secure them in their rightful places. Thus, the founda- tion crew and took shape and gradually we began to rea lize the crear im- portance of our education. Yet it was the little things that made the difference in our attitude toward Rosary, that gave us that all-important feeling of belonging. Founder's Day introduced us to Father Matthew Kellev. and the Charity Rail brought us together in the Social Hall for the first time. Came December, and we found ourselves at the annual All-School Christmas Party with some of our classmates taking part in the entertainment. Soon after vacation we were faced with our first siecc of final exams, but gained rest for our weary minds during the retreat that followed. Before we knew it. the Mardi (iras celebra- tion was hailing the arrival of Lent. During that time we prepared our fabulous Freshman Variety Show, and its creat success made all our work seem worthwhile Then came spring and our fust College Day — we had Mass in the Quadrangle; then followed picnic lunches, baseball, tennis and just about every other sport our hearts desired. With beautiful weather as our only consolation, we studied for final exams which finished our freshman year. Yes, we could hardly believe that the year was over, that we had completed the foundation and were on our way towards building a future.

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t Dear Seniors: Memories ire two-faced things; you can use them well or badly. If you use this memory hook only to re- live votir Rosary days, you will use it badly; you will live in a dream world and become that unnatural creature — a perennial collegian. However, if you use your Rosary memories to guide and inspire you in living in a world of reality, then you will use your memories well. And Rosary has implanted in you pood memories — good ideals, good principles — which tan =crve you well in living in a real world — as children nj Gnd. With God s grace, you will use your memories well May God bless all of you — always. Sincerely in St. Dominic, J T O Connfli . O P. Dear Seniors: Association with you has hcen one of the joys pro- vided by a kind Providence. The fine spirit that has never failed to animate your class, your zeal for the glory of God and the best interests of Rosary College, and your generous and efficient support of faculty and student pro jects have endeared you to all of us. Because you accepted the purpose of Rosary College and cooperated in its fulfillment in your lives, we feel confident that you know and will ever keep in mind your obligations to God and your neighbor. As faithful daugh- ters of the Mother of God and Queen of your college, you will carry to the world a message of courage, loxc. and trust. May Our Lady of the Rosary obtain for you from her divine Son His choitcst blessings during the years to come Devotedly yours. SlSTF.R M- TlMOTUI A. O P