Sacred Heart Academy - Talisman Yearbook (Stamford, CT)

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MARGARET VIRGINIA XVILSON Ginny' '... the tall redhead from Riverside . . . Ll deep hearty laugh, which has an infectious quality . . . 11 good listener . . . always interested in everyone and everything . . . enjoys life to the fullest extent . . . lovable . . . insists on plenty of fresh air . . . 21 true friend. C.S.M.C. I, 2, 3, 4g Queens Troubndours 2, 4g Red Cross lg Glee Club 2g Varsity 2. 41

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MARGARET ELLEN Wll.SON Peggy . . . laughing dark brown eyes . . . winning smile . . . attractive . . . personality plus . . . an avid . listener . . . honor student . . . enjoys speaking with frank conversationalists . . . funrloving . . . fine school spirit fond of music . . . gifted with a golden voice . . . model Academian . . . true and loyal. C.S.M.C. 2, 5, 43 Glee Club 2, 5, 43 Le Cercle Francais 4g Talisman 4, MARYGALE TERESA WILCOX Willie . . . long brown tresses . . . expressive blue eyes . . . delightful wit . . . always up to mischief . . . popular . . . jocular manner . . . dehnite opinions . . . lovely speaking voice . . . friendly to all . . . ardent debater . . . exuberant personality. Academian 4g C,S.M.C. 1, 2, 3, 4g Debating Club 43 Glee Club 2, 5g Le Cercle Francais 4g Queen's Troubadours 2g Red Cross lg Talisman 43 The Vergilian Society 4. . K X 40

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5. ,tx W 4 1 . Tiiihnxe. I Il if wa .. - 1 1 A, '56 CLASS HISTORY September, 1945 Dear Diary, Our hrst day at the Academy-we'll never forget it! Such confusion, caused by bells, change of rooms and brand-new faces astounded us! Forty-three strong we spent the month getting used to the Academy, its rules and regulation, its pleasures and all the strange, new subjects. October, 1945 - - Today, bedecked with name tags, we ofhcially met our junior sisters at a cake and ice cream party, and they openly welcomed us to the Academy. Halloween came and brought a party and a masquerade in the gym. Proudly, the freshmen class found honor in the prize-winning costumes of several Norwalk classmates, dressed to represent the Varsity of by-gone years. November, 1945 - - We chose for class officers Alice Hynes, president, Nancy Sutton, vice-president, Barbara Muzzio, secretary, and Nancy Leonard, treasurer. A few dramatic hopefuls presented The Cure of Ars, others spent their spare time eating apples in the orchard. Perhaps the most distinguishing mark of the freshmen at this time was the characteristis long blue tale that each girl wore. Our first Mission Day! As freshmen, our particular tasks were selling chances on punch boards and making ourselves useful. We worked hard, but the joy in our hearts well compensated the effort. December, 1945 - - The class really entered into the Christmas spirit this season by their diligence in preparing for our operetta, The Gift of Christmas. The performance was a great success. Still later, we participated in a fabulous Christmas party sponsored by the seniors. january, 1946 - - january was a pleasant month except for one thing-exams. But, having survived the terrible ordeal, we celebrated by a toboggan ride in the snow-covered orchard. Later a few fortunates traveled to New York, where they enjoyed the operas, Carmen, and The Barber of Seville. February, 1946 - - We have met Miss Mary Louise Hickey and have been cap- tivated by her simple charm and winning ways in The joyous Season. March, 1946 - - March entered in its usually blustery manner. But despite the storms and chilly rains, a large percentage of the freshman class daily traveled to the gym to cheer the Varsity through numerous practices. When the weather became warmer, we set up a net near the gym and were taught the fine are of badminton. April, 1946 - - Our first retreat directed by Father Cletus Malloy, C. P. was one of the deepest joys of our lives. ' May, 1946 - - Spring was at long last here. It was the month of Our Lady and the time in which the student body of Sacred Heart Academy dedicated themselves to Mary in a memorable crowning ceremony. June, 1946 - - Again we conquered the dreaded exams. Sadly we bade farewell to our senior sisters and our schoolmates. In the last days of June, we recalled past experiences and sincerely hoped that our next year would be as propitious. September, 1946 - - The first day of school excelled our fondest hopes. There was the thrill of reunion with classmates, and the excitement of that first school day. Wasn't it wonderful to be able to show the freshmen about the building? Later we elected our class officers: Claire Regan, president, Patricia Nagel, vice-president, Catherine Crowley, secretary, and Helen Harrington, treasurer. The Mission representatives were Joeann Feeley and Claire Regan. October, 1946 - - Listening to the girls reciting poetry and bouncing imaginary balls one would have believed us quite odd, but the solution was simple-this year we were allowed to take part in extra-curricular activities and tryouts were in order. 42 Hhwnwttrl 1 Z .1 -1 W .4 5 I Z iw! fthrwn