Sacred Heart College - Gradatim Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

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F IS 3 1 =11 1 1=1 1 —II 1 1=1 1 1=1 r 3lf 31 Were A Jfrcslnnnn Aiiain (The Reminiscences of a Graduate) In every rhetoric book one finds that the subjunctive is the weakest mood. Weak, because it suggests supposition, unstableness, and lack of foundation. Those things are true. However, maybe the subjunctive mood, even in its suppositional sense, can be used to some advantage. Suppose I were a Freshman again. What should I do? Still, suppose I were a Freshman again and were back at S. H. A. ? Very probably, my life would be altered to a great extent. We all agree that a Freshie is a thing which has to be contended with, in every walk of life. But, back to the sub- ject, what should I do? The chance once given, — at the outset, I would probably seize the oppor- tunity to begin anew. I should walk with that sophisticated air which sug- gests stately Seniors. Certainly, I would say It is I instead of It is me. Then too. I should act in a more dignified manner at the bridge table. I should not talk about my partner because she raised me without an outside ace. Social life at S. H. A. would mean more to me. I should try to establish lasting friendships, thereby creating that congeniality which is so neces- sary for a happy school-life. My education would be imbibed indoors and out, — athletics would mean more to me. I should go out for all the teams, because the school code gives me that advantage of becoming a fitting per- son, mentally and bodily. My fellow-students, — I should remember that a school should be like a family. We should expect quarrels and differences, but at the crucial time, we should express in unison the bond that joins school-comrades. To the sisters, my teachers, I should give the proper re- spect. I should realize that although their work is done with a supernatural motive, nevertheless, they always remain human beings, and I should not expect them to do everything perfectly. But, what would be my spiritual attitude if I were given another chance? I know now that I should pray to God — should pray fervently and often. I should remember that faith is a gift, and that I am expected to do more fiian my duty. How should I pray for graces if I did not have a spiritual store-house? To do otherwise would be presumption, surely a deadly sin. I should not talk too much. Loquaciousness is the external sign of a novice, a person in the primary stages of a new life. If one wants to know how to operate an airplane let him or her be sure to ask a person who has never been up. True, I should find how to spend my leisure time to its greatest advantage. After all, I certf inly wasted time when I was a Fresh- man. I should be modest — I ' ve learned that qubtness always attracts atten- tion. Certainly, I should study — not merely memorize lessons for Sister Who- ever She Might Be, but I should employ my knowledge in comparisons with every-day life. I should read good wholesome books — not magazines about ir= n —n .1 1=1 1 =i -i r=ir

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11=1 1 — l [=) l= =ll l r=lE (The (Class Will We, the class ot 1933, being of sound mind and good judgment, do hereby make the following bequests: I, Gertrude Field will to Harriett, ere I depart My stylish appearance, and tender heart. To Jessie my love tor a mystery story Hoping it will bring her a great deal of glory. Margaret Seagren will be the partaker. Of all my charms, for I ' m a heart breaker. To Ann Mason who loves me indeed. My bed making fondness, and my dashing speed. I Teresa Doyle, do now hereby render To Nancy my figure so tall and so slender. To Margaret Middleton who is known to all, I leave my appetite which is very small. To Nancy Underwood my musical gift. Hoping her success will be very swift. To Annie Martinez my iong curly locks. My personal fouls, and my basketball socks. o I, Marie Saseen, think it my duty, To leave Cletus Waechter, my striking blonde beauty. To Rebecca Grimes who at times giggles so, .My knowledge of Chemistry which is H20. To Margreta Gollner, my voice soft and low, And my reputation for never being slow. To Carrie Keenan before I take flight. My love for hard study and ability to write. I. Vivian Frierson, from my little nook, Leave Sara Sanders my love for a book. To Helen Lewis from whom nothing is hid, My knowledge of Algebra, and love for Euclid. To Edith Adrms may she get a thrill Q Vamping the boys by my eye rolling skill. To Hariett I leave the source of all joys, My marvelous dignity and avoirdupois. I, Katherine Ford, do hereby profess. To leave Mildred Harris my vivaciousness. My acrobating dancing to Nancy Jane Ball. May she do the handspring and not have a fall. To Sara I will my love to impart. The news that ' s so clear to every girl ' s heart. Given under our hand and seal this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred thirty-three. — Katherine Ford. i=i i — = = ' = 111 I

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movie heroes and heroines, but solid, substantial material. It is not neces- sary to say that I should be neat at all times — we all know that. But. to mingle with that neatness of finery, I should acquire a neat disposition. By that I mean my disposition should be uniform and consistent. All this advice is good. But in me there is a personality that I prize highly my greatest gift from God. I want to be MYSELF. The mere fact that I lealize now the things that should be done, proves that my years have been worth while. If. from now on. I strive mightily to keep in the path that God has fixed for me, then my strivings have been worth while. If I would do all the things I should do. I would be perfect. — if I do all the things that are natural to me. always combined with a sound appreciation of primary ethics. — then I am happy. Therefore, if I were given the chance to be a Freshman again. I would always be I. Certainly, if we all were consistent- ly natural, that sano naturalnsss would surely make this a better and hap- pier world. — Marie Sasssen PRIVATE ROOM