St Agnes High School - Agnita Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1936 volume:

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HALEY Humor GERTRUDE R. MORAN FRANCIS J. MURRAY 5 THE AGNITA GRADUATES President THOMAS W. McKNIGHT Thornton—Classical Vice-President JAMES E. MONAGHAN Coa tesv i 11 e—CI ass ica I Treasurer Secretary MARY D. McCORMICK CATHERINE M. SNITZER West Chester—Classical Oakbourne—Classical JEAN T. ANDERSON, WestChester'............................Classical E. DONALD BREWSTER, WestChester...........................Classical WILLIAM J. CORCORAN, WestChester..........................Classical MARY T. DOLAN, Downingtown...............................Commercial MARIE T. DOOHAN, Lenni...................................Commercial ELEANOR T. FRAME, West Chester...........................Commercial WILLIAM D. GALLAGHER, WestChester.........................Classical JOAN H. HALEY, Greenmount.................................Classical ELEANOR L. IRONSIDE, Ardrossan...........................Commercial ROSE R. KARMERDZE, Phoenixville...........................Classical ROSE E. KELLY, Lenni.....................................Commercial CATHERINE C. KING, Malvern...............................Commercial MARGARET T. McCULLOUGH, Malvern...........................Classical HELEN A. McCUSKER, Westtown..............................Commercial ISABEL A. MARTIN, Chatwood................................Classical ELIZABETH L. MONAGHAN, Chatwood..........................Commercial GERTRUDE R. MORAN, Malvern...............................Commercial FRANCIS J. MURRAY, Exton..................................Classical LUCILLE D. SCOTT, Marshal I ton...........................Classical 7 THE AGNITA 3 n (Memavwm SISTER MARIE EDWARD Died March 12, 1936 Requiescat in Pace.” There dawned for her a blissful day. When she to Christ did look and say: Dear Jesus, make me Thine Own bride, Worldly joys I cast aside!” Radiant smiled the King of Kings Enwrapped with joy her whole heart sings, He whisperd low: “Thou art my spouse, Accepted all thy virgin vows!” Sweet was her lot for Him to toil, Young hearts and souls the precious soil Where seeds of virtue patient sown Might make His Love the better known. Then would she turn from anxious care His Sacramental Watch to share,- Oft in the convent chapel sweet Her Lord and Hidden Lover meet. Ah now, the last dear task is done, Life’s victory long since fought and won, Sharing her Lord’s Gethsemane She died with Him on Calvary. Angels treasured her last sweet sigh And bore her soul to Christ on high Home at last is His Own loved bride To keep Eternal Eastertide! 9 THE AGNITA THOMAS W. McKNIGHT ''Tom (President) “The class wouldn't be complete without him night or day, To smooth over little troubles and drive our cares away. We will ever be grateful for Tom s presence. His faithfulness, dependability, and loyalty are without question. Appreciating his many virtues, we elected him president of our class,- he has always proved his worthiness of this coveted position. A poet at heart, he has the sterling quality of appreciation added to a perfect school spirit and a keen sense of humor. Magnanimous is the word to describe Tom. All respect him, all admire him, all praise him, all wish him success. JAMES E. MONAGHAN “Jimmy” (Vice-President; Basketball) “The kind of a boy for you and me! He faces the world unflinchingly. Jimmy comes from Coatesville where, according to him, men are men, etc. Scrutinizing our vice- president one sees a jokester, a songster, a terrible teaser, and a staunch friend with a captivating smile. Jimmy astonished all by his remarkable interpretation of Judas in our Passion Play. His dramatic skill is shadowed only by his clever logic and eloquent oratory. He is a proud possessor of a Varsity “A”. May Time continue to favor you with the golden touch of triumph! 10 The agnita CATHERINE M. SNITZER Kitty (Secretary,- Hockey,- Basketball) She shall be loved as quiet things are loved.” Quiet in manner, yet always present when another is in need. What greater tribute could we offer to anyone? This delightful student and trustworthy friend proved herself a most capable person in the fulfillment of her office as secretary. Catherine, may your future associates appreciate you. MARY D. McCORMICK Snooky (Treasurer,- Hockey Captain,- Basketball) We’ve looked at Mary and then said, 'Sweet’! Others will look and they’ll repeat. Treasurer not only of our class dues, but also of our hearts is Mary. Few of us will ever find anyone more congenial and friendly. Thus does she impress us. Not only is her temperament remarkable but also her talents, her sportsman- ship, and her sociability. You know this if you’ve met her. JEAN T. ANDERSON Jean (Hockey,- Basketball) Happy, lovable, dependable, and wise This is our Jean of the laughing brown eyes.” Jean has endeared herself to all. What would we be without her unfailing friendliness, her unceasing sweetness and—her Latin translations? And dancing! Anyone who has seen Jean trip the light fantastic needs no explanation of this. May Dame Fortune smile on you! 11 THE AGNITA E. DONALD BREWSTER ••Don' (Basketball) As he grew, his heart grew faster Tis not strange that it made him master. Don has the distinction of being the only high school lad endowed with a Pierce Arrow. Don’s prowess on the basketball floor indicated that his literary work should be connected with sports. Therefore, we elected him to write the Sports. The Class of 1936 wishes you much success, Don! WILLIAM J. CORCORAN Bill “Silent as the sleeve worn stone Of casement ledges where the moss has grown. Bill is one of our outdoor men. Where there s a babbling brook, a shady nook, or a wooded forest—is Bill. He keeps quiet in school so that his energy might be reserved for his after-school activity. Of fine physique, keen intellect, forever glorying in nature—that is Bill. Success to you! MARY J. DOLAN Mery (Hockey,- Basketball) “I wish, I can, I will. These are Mary’s three trumpet notes to victory. Mary is our Irish-eyed lassie from Down- ingtown. What we’d miss most in Mary would be the spell she casts over the hockey ball and her grandmother's blush when her abilities are pointed out to her. Mary has a very appealing nature. Good luck, Mary! 12 THE AGNITA MARIE T. DOOHAN “Marie” (Hockey) True as the dial to the sun Although it may not be shined upon. Evidently Marie is a girl of secrets, but we do know that she is always congenial, cooperative, and patient. Marie is one of the few in the class with a watch, so probably our pestering is the cause of her slenderness. Marie is rather un- assuming and quiet—until you know her. ELEANOR T. FRAME Ellie (Hockey,- Basketball) Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren’t all contented like me? Eleanor was our faithful goal-keeper and one of the best. She is one of the jolliest girls in the class, happy-go-lucky, and carefree. As the proverbial expression goes, She is worth her weight in gold ”—which means a generous amount in Eleanor’s case. Best of luck! WILLIAM D. GALLAGHER Bill You may taunt and tease and tantalize, Yet we know what’s beneath this complete disguise. Within a year, Bill has completely captivated us with his quaint humor and charming per- sonality, thus he is editor of this, our year book. Although seeing the humorous side of life, Bill’s serious moments have reaped for him great scholastic honors. Bill, good fortune awaits you. 13 THE AGNITA JOAN H. HALEY Joan (Hockey,- Basketball Captain) Her joy in life is living it and doing things of worth In making bright and fruitful all the barren spots of earth. Here we find one of the most popular members of the class. She possesses a keen and well- balanced mind with artistic inclinations, and fine sportsmanship. Her frank, happy manner and dancing ability have gained for her an enviable place in the hearts of her classmates. May happi- ness be yours. ELEANOR L. IRONSIDE Duchess (Organ; Orchestra,- Hockey) The songs she sings with their gay meter Are very sweet, but she is sweeter. We have always looked upon Eleanor as a leader. With commercial work above reproach, she has also taken an active part in academic studies. Eleanor has a lovely voice. If you missed her solo in the Passion Play, you may some time have the pleasure of hearing her at the Metro- politan Opera. ROSE R. KARMERDZE Rose (Hockey; Basketball) When she plays, she plays hard; When she works, she doesn't play at all. Demureness is one of the most outstanding of Rose’s characteristics. In the eyes of all, she completely illustrates the term a perfect lady. She possesses a keen mind and has displayed her fine sportsmanship. Although with us only two years, we wonder how we managed before she came. 14 THE AGNITA ROSE E. KELLY Rose (Hockey,- Basketball) A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.’’ What greater gift could Lenni offer us than Rose? A friend to all, an enemy to none. Thus she has entered our hearts. Her curly hair and rosy complexion have been the envy of every girl in the class. Rose, we know that in the years to come you will stay as sweet as you are. CATHERINE C. KING Kitty (Hockey,- Basketball) She who loves and laughs must surely do well. Some think her quiet, tis true; but quiet only is Kitty in manner. Her mind moves with a swift- ness equal to her fingers on her typewriter. Yes, this talented young lady is an able stenographer. We often wonder how a town so small as Mal- vern could possess such a maiden—so happy, so lovely, so true. MARGARET T. McCULLOUGH Midge (Hockey,- Basketball) Five feet, two, eyes so true, Without our Midge what would we do?” Behold another Clara Barton! This comely lass is going to go in training, we believe. My! how hospital bills will ascend! Who wOuJd want to leave this cheery little miss and go out into the cruel, cruel world again? We are rooting for you, Midge—therefore, your ambitions will surely be attained. 15 THE AGNITA HELEN A. McCUSKER Mickey (Hockey,- Basketball, Assistant Captain) This bonny lass will much be missed, Those deep fringed eyes one can't resist. Helen does well in whatever she attempts— sports or studies. Because of her great capability we chose her business manager. Helen’s hobby is horses. So great is her love for them that she has collected an astonishing number of horse pins, bracelets, etc. We know you will ride on to success, Helen. ISABEL A. MARTIN ««I it Izzy (Hockey,- Basketball) Her heart is sown on Erin’s shore And there it will remain forevermore. We are proud to have with us this lass originally from Scotland. Isabel is a very good student, yet eager for any fun that comes her way,- and she has such an astonishing amount of energy we often wonder where she gets it. Although from Scotland, Isabel is attached to Ireland. We wonder why! ELIZABETH L. MONAGHAN Betty (Hockey, Assistant Captain,- Basketball) To counteract those golden blooms Betty’s dark beauty sets off our rooms. What would our Senior class team have done without Betty's quick, clever guarding? We shudder to think of it. Betty also proved her capability in hockey. We have heard rumors that Betty prefers a Buick to any other automobile. Why the preference, Bet? We hope some day you’ll be riding in a Rolls Royce. 16 THE AGNITA GERTRUDE R. MORAN Gertie (Hockey) Always the center of any hilarity, Gertie’s known for her popularity. How the above fits Gertie perfectly! She is the center of any fun, and often have we heard her merry laugh peal through the corridors. We hear you are interested in orchestras. What is the attraction, Gertie? We know your rhythmic feet have danced to the music of many,- but why the undeniable preference for one? FRANCIS J. MURRAY Franny “Generous, frank, and sympathetic, Franny’s personality is quite magnetic.” Franny is the only member of the class from Exton. Although from such a small place, Franny has shown us unexpected capabilities, for with- out him what would we have done for an An- nas in our Passion Play? You’ll travel far, Fran- ny, and you won’t need your Ford V-8 to get you there! LUCILLE D. SCOTT Lou (Hockey,- Basketball) Quiet, happy and serene, The gracious manner of a queen. Lucille’s distinguishing characteristic is her bur- nished golden locks. Although we will not deny that Lou has red hair, never, never have we seen her temper flare! On the hockey field Lou was death to the opposing team’s hopes. When she hit that ball, it went places. May success be yours, Lou! 17 THE AGNITA EDITORIALS HORACE POURING the year 1935, was celebrated the birth of a freedman's son who was to fulfill the belief that Poets are born, not made. There were brilliant memorial exercises held, not only in his native land, Italy, but also in several other countries, because Quintus Horatius Flaccus is, even now, the most popular of all the classical poets. Horace is humorous, good-natured, lovable, chatty, sane, and human,- and of all the works of the ancient writers, the poems of Horace are the most frequently quoted in modern times. Although of the most humble parentage, Horace was not the least bit ashamed of this fact, and had the honor of being the most companionable of writers, and the distinction of having the strongest appeal. Horace was a wise teacher of moderation and moral precepts,- a light singer of an idle hour,- and a true cosmopolite. He was the possessor of an understanding of the universal characteristics of hu- man nature which makes him as modern today as he was two thousand years ago. This poet, in an outburst of joy, predicted that his writings would exist longer than the royal Pyramids of Egypt. I shall not wholly die,- my bones shall be interred,- but my name and my song will live on and will ever increase in the praises of men. Thus did he prophesy, and for two thousand years this writer has fulfilled his prophecy. The bimillenial honors were certainly a fit tribute to the greatest poet of all times—Quintus Horatius Flaccus. It is sincerely hoped that, as a result of the commemoration, the study of Latin, which, in the last few years, has been crowded out by business courses and the sciences, may be stimulated anew. WILLIAM D. GALLAGHER RUDYARD KIPLING IN the London Hospital on January 18, 1936, two days before the I death of his King, George V, death came to the poet, whom the British people called their Empire Poet . This man was Rudyard Kipling, the father of that famous Indian water carrier, Gunga Din. Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, in the year 1865. His father was a professor of architectural sculpture in the British School of Art in that city. The name Rudyard was bestowed upon him because it was the name of a lake in England where his parents had their first meeting and courtship. 18 THE AGNITA Rudyard, according to the custom, attended school and college in his parents’ native England. At college, because of his near- sightedness, he received the nickname, '‘Beetle’ . After his college career, he returned to India for seven years and then came to America,• married,- and lived for several years in Brattlebors, Vermont, where his three children were born. Trying to escape his admirers, Kipling returned to England, where he lived for the rest of his life. During the World War a great sword of sorrow pierced Kipling’s heart, because it was in this war that his only son met death. Because of an offense against Queen Victoria in one of his poems, “The Sons of the Widow’’, Rudyard was never given the title of Poet Laureate, the highest honor that can come to a British poet. Among his greatest works are L’Envoi , If , Kim , and The Light That Failed.’’ When Kipling died, then passed away the greatest and best-be- loved of all the poets of his time. WILLIAM D. GALLAGHER THE TREND OF GOVERNMENT IN EUROPE FOLLOWING the World War, there is a chaos—a dark devastating, I” sinister chaos. Gradually through this maze of mists familiar names appear: France, Russia, Italy, England, Germany. The appellations are as before,- but their territorial limitations have been altered greatly. We seek some familiar features in their established form of government; but here also we are rebuked. Monarchies have dis- appeared; democratic governments have been established over night; people clamor for suffrage. Over all is a dark depressing gloom. Years elapse,- nations climb from the depths of poverty to the heights of prosperity, only to plunge once more into an abyss. Employ- ment lessens,- purchasing power becomes a vanishing quantity in the hands of the poor,- unemployment and poverty result. The peoples of the nations plead frantically for release from this pestilence threatening their very existence. In Germany, the country broken and decreased by war, there appeared one Adolph Hitler who, by the support of his National Socialist Party, rose from rank of Corporal in the army to that of Dic- tator. He forced the will of the people to comply with his own. He was to remake Germany, the Germany of old, by repudiating the Versailles Treaty, by canceling all war debts, and by reviving the military strength of his country—tnus restoring it to its former prominence. All this he had done. By his purging of the regime, Hitler professed his undying determination. During these years, since the German people proclaimed him as their ruler, Hitler has gained both fear and respect in his own country,- without, rulers frown upon his absolutism. 19 THE AGNITA Similar to the government adopted in Germany is the Facists Government of Italy led by Benito Mussolini. In 1922, Mussolini overthrew the radical element of the Bolshevism, and obtained control of Italy. During his rule as dictator he has repudiated the democratic theory of government and made himself almost an absolute ruler. Much to the alarm of other nations, Italy seems to be adopting a de- liberate policy of expansion and to be arming herself for future war. The Ethiopian campaign is the first step in this direction. Another country headed by one supreme ruler is Russia. Russia withdrew from the Great War only to become entangled in numerous revolutions. She emerged from this confusion with a Communistic Government ruled and held by Stalin. Stalin's Soviet Union hails the state as a sovereign power before whom all other authorities must be humbled. Freedom of press and religious worship have been abolished. No other movement must detract from the one great head, the state. Soviet Union has introduced modern and mechanical methods to the ignorant and superstitious peasants. It has raised a superb army and has allowed for national preservation. Indeed, once more, Russia bids fair to become a superior faction in the world powers. In contrast with these forms of government is that sponsored by Great Britain. Of all nations, the war had least effect upon England thus we observe no radical change in its theory and practice of government. Its parliament, headed by the new monarch King Edward VIII, is in constant progress to the advantage of England and all its dominions. England will never permit the sun to set on Britain’s soil. France, on whose soil the most of the fighting took place, has now an established government. It has been a witness of the horror of war and would have no more of it. This has been shown by the recent erupting of the House of Deputies, and by the serious predica- ment in which Premier Pierre Laval was placed, when he tried to stop the Ethiopian Campaign. On the whole, the French government has shown an intense desire for Peace, a desire to raise the standard of government, so that the youth of the nation will find added interest in political affairs. French people, like the English, are firm advocates of diplomatic negotiations. Thus we see the nations after the World War. True, civilization has been revived. True, poverty is not so prevalent. But still is the death of millions felt. Still is confusion and illusion prevailing. Still do nations challenge with threats of combat. What price Peace? JAMES E. MONAGHAN 20 THE AGNITA OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL HOW many voices are raised hourly in devotion to this Refuge of Sinners! O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. This beautiful aspiration in honor of our Lady falls from lips of the highest and lowest, youngest and oldest. Thus you see why we have chosen her as our patron. Ever loving, faithful, patient, she listens to our joys and sorrows. In our darkest hours, she has been the light bringing us aid, even miracles. As we go out into the world, let us perpetually keep her name on our lips and endeavor to beautify our souls with such purity and holiness that some day we may be with this miracle-worker, so loved and honored by all. CATHERINE M. SNITZER DUC IN ALTUM HAS the full significance of our class motto, Due in Altum — “Launch out into the deep,”—dawned upon you, my fellow students? Let us meditate a few moments on these three words. After four years these words come before our eyes and their meaning penetrates our very souls. No longer can we claim thy kind protection, dear Saint Agnes, but we must launch out upon the sea of life. Christ gave this command to His disciples—He now gives it to us. Let us go forth, then, and brave the tempests of the deep, by living a life in accordance with His teachings—a life beyond reproach. LUCILLE D. SCOTT THE STRAW FLOWER We selected the small common Straw Flower for our class Rower. Why? Because the blue of this tiny Rower reminds us of truth,- its strength and sturdiness indicate the qualities we need in our future lives. Once planted in a garden, these little flowers will appear and multiply year after year—so the good that has been sown in our school life should reappear and increase as the years of life go on. MARIE T. DOOHAN 21 THE AGNITA CLASS COLORS After much deliberation, we chose Navy Blue and Silver as our class colors. If only such deliberation were allotted to us in choosing all things as was when we chose these colors! Blue represents truth, one of the greatest of all virtues. It stands for things which are lasting and vast, as the deep blue sea and the blue sky. It is Our Lady’s color and she is our protectress. Silver is a metal which is of great value. Its durability, utility, permanence, and richness, make it one of Life’s greatest treasures. It is sterling with a ring of sincerity. What an excellent choice we made in selecting these colors to represent Our Class of “1936 ”! Let us be loyal to our colors by portraying in our lives what they represent. CATHERINE C. KING CLASS SONG (“The Sweetest Story Ever Told”) At last we’ve reached the parting of the ways, When we must say farewell to child-hood days, But though our paths may bear us far from you, Our hearts to you will be ever true. We will always keep in memory The long and happy years we’ve spent with thee,- Recollections of these pleasant days Will help to brighten up our weary ways— Chorus: Farewell! dear Saint Agnes, We, your children, say farewell to you Farewell! Alma Mater, We ll always wear your colors white and blue, Ever in the future, ours will be a golden loyalty, Farewell! Alma Mater. With faltering voice we say farewell to thee. Saint Agnes, patroness so pure and true, We, your children, will be true to you, And ere for life from school days we depart On this day would offer you our hearts, No matter what our work in life may be We hope that it will bring great praise to thee, Help us to be victors in the fray, And guide us as we walk along life’s way— Chorus. ELEANOR L. IRONSIDE 22 THE AGNITA A CAUSE OF WAR K. OF C. PRIZE ESSAY THE cause of war can be readily attributed in the great majority of cases to one word Greed. If we look back through the ages of history and really note the underlying reason for any one country taking up arms against another country or group of countries, we will see that the defending country holds some land, some power, or some- thing of great value that the warring country needs or desires. The aggressor then sets forth to lay his causes for war on insults, or some vague reason, so that in the eyes of the other countries he is justified in going to war,- but, in fact, he wants only an excuse to reach out and grasp what he needs or wants from that country. Let us consider the campaigns of the great Napoleon in the years gone by. His one and only ambition was to conquer the world,- and wherever he saw a likely threat to his aim he would immediately start a campaign against that country, no matter how far away it became necessary to conduct that war. All this, to satisfy his hunger for power. Our own war of freedom in 1776 will prove that England, reach- ing out continually for more taxes, finally forced us into a union for revolution until we won our freedom, which might not have occurred except for the Greed of that country and for her representatives here in America. Had it not happened, we might today be the same as Canada, a part of Great Britain. Thus, we can see how this Greed’ has changed the structure of the world. Let us consider the World War, which, to date, has been the greatest conflict that history has ever seen. We have an example here of a country dominated by an individual whose word was law, and whose desire was to rule the world trade. When this last war was over, most people thought that it would be the last, or at least, prayed that it would. But no, their thoughts, dreams, and prayers were of no avail, for all you hear today is war, war, war. The United States should remain neutral and not have any dealings at all with Italy or any other nation which might tend to draw us into war. If any country wants to fight, let it. But can t we make our business-hungry men stop getting us into battles which they do not have to fight? Any human could answer this question. Today, we can see again, the war at hand which is featured in our daily newspapers. We see a country in need of more land for its population,- but further than that, this same country sees a land with resources that can be developed to great advantage and wealth for the conquering nation. No matter what the apparent causes or reasons for this war may be, it is once more a situation of one country having something that another country desires,- consequently—the Greed for power or possessions finds the world in the face of another huge conflict. THE AGNITA War—oh, what a shudder this brings to the hearts of the dear old mothers who have to send their beloved sons off to war, with that awful feeling in their souls of maybe never seeing their faces again. It is also a sad, sad parting for their young wives, sweethearts, brothers, and sisters who must say farewell. No one will ever know how hard this is but those who have gone through it or have witnessed it. Then too, no one will ever be able to give too much credit or honor to these boys who have the determination, the strength, the courage, and, most of all, the will-power to go out and fight and die for their country. How many nights they retire not knowing what hour they must get up, to leave their happy homes, to go out to serve the call of their country. And when this unhappy call does come, these boys won’t shudder at the thoughts of going to war because they know that with the help of God they II be sure to come out on top, and they trust in Him to bring them back home safely. They believe in that saying, God helps those who help themselves . And with these thoughts and feelings they leave with high spirits, and happy hearts. But how unnecessary for them to go at all! The League of Nations was formed at the instigation of President Wilson with the idea of preventing war and, most important, of pro- tecting the smaller nation from the ’Greed of a larger one. This showed that President Wilson believed, as well as the countries also that have adopted his idea, that if nations will band together to destroy any thought of greed in any other country, there will be no more war. ROSE E. KELLY ST. AGNES St. Agnes, patroness, pure child Recall us from the world so wild Where we, like you, our fight must wage, And play our part on life’s cruel stage. We need your help in time of trial, In time of pain to brave’t and smile. That we who trod this narrow path May all escape God’s punishing wrath. The tender age of you, thirteen, With all your Faith and Grace serene Should be to us a lesson true, A proof to us of God in you. Cruel tortures you were wont to bear And now the crown, Christ’s love you wear, And on us sinners kindly gaze, Guide us to Him by tried, true ways. THOMAS W. McKNIGHl 24 THE AGNITA SALUTATORY QREETINGS! Cordial Greetings! Sincerest Greetings! These words come from lips and hearts all too feeble to express their fullness. Reverend and dear Fathers, Sisters, Parents, and Friends, we are honored to have you with us to perfect our joy on this, the occasion of our Commencement. To you, dear Father Schuyler, we extend a hearty welcome. Without your aid would this day be one of such glorious achievement? Need we say that it would not? Therefore, with our welcome, we add full measures of thanks and appreciation, and a prayer that God will grant that you stay with us for many years. Salve! Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You, our trusted guides through the mountain passes of Education, deserve gratitude as does the Omnipotent God, Wno has given us such zealous teachers. Accept our salutations, fond Parents. Join with us in celebrating this day on which we have attained the priceless treasure of a Catholic High School Education. We realize now, if. never before, that you have valiantly faced many difficulties and cheerfully endured many privations that we might be properly equipped to take our places in this vast world. Your task has manifold merit. The silence of your quiet steadfastness now cries aloud your praise. Friends, we are glad to have you with us today. Happiness has increased pleasure when shared. Just as a strong breeze swiftly sweeps the falling leaves into a stream from which they will never return, so after closing the door of carefree childhood, Father Time has ushered us into the current by which the rest of mankind is borne along. Are we prepared to keep pace with the tide? Or to oppose the swift current? It is for this, and this only, that we have, day by day, devoted ourselves to earnest study in the subjects that would fit us for the duties that will soon be ours. Life is but a school of preparation in which we should climb on and on toward the eternal life for which we were created. Let us keep this in mind, and pray that we shall receive the coveted Welcome to a Commencement in Heaven. THOMAS W. McKNIGHT 25 THE AGNITA CLASS HISTORY SHIP Ahoy!’ the captain called as the gangplank was raised. The ship, a bright red, the symbol of courage, was not a pleasure ship; it was the schoolship Thirty-Six. Many parents had trusted this valiant craft to arrive, with its precious cargo, at Fort Graduation after a four year voyage of joy and happiness, and alas -sometimes tribulations—gradually the last view of the sunny land. Grades, from which we have just departed, were barely visible and we of the crew were plunged into our new life. Scarcely had we accustomed ourselves to the vigorous study required when we anchored at Port Hockey for relaxation. After leaving there, we soon entered Initiation Sea and my what a time we had! Thirty-Six held its own, however, and weathered the storm. The rest of the year was uneventful, except for brief respites from our duties at Christmas and Easter and a stop at Port Basketball. We anchored at the Isle of Vacation for two months. Soon, too soon, we thought, the call came to go aboard again to commence the second part of this high-school voyage. My! how insignificant the plebes seemed! No longer did we flounder about the ship failing to appear on time at the right cabins for our studies. We were veterans of the sea, regular old sea captains—or so we thought. The sea was smooth throughout our second year until we came to Decision Harbor. Here we were to change to two smaller crafts, one Commercial, the other Classical; but both bows turned in the same direction, all sailors having the same goal. Nine chose the ship Commercial, while four- teen preferred the Classical. Again we enjoyed a vacation. Oh! September again! We were third classmen! Had it been two swift years ago that we ascended this gangplank? Soon after we set sail, we assembled to elect officers. Captain Thomas McKnight is our president; he is ably assisted by First Mote James Monaghan,- Quartermaster Catherine Snitzer is secretary,- and the undersigned was given the pleasant task of treasurer. Towards the close of the year we anchored at the Isle of Delight. Ship Thirty-Five was also in the harbor. We tendered them a banquet and soon bade farewell. This was followed by Class Day, in which we participated to the extent of giving the fourth classmen memorable tokens. Then came Graduation and Thirty-Five departed. As we wished them bon voyage on the Sea of Life, we realized our turn had come. That long awaited day had arrived! We were Seniors! Hardly had we begun to lord over’ our inferiors when Thirty-Six again paused at Port Hockey—paused long enough to acquire the hockey cup, the highest honor possible at the Port. Later we added more laurels to our wreath by capturing the basketball trophy. Before coming to the Isle of Vacation for Easter, we crossed the Bay of Practice and anchored at Dramatic Harbor. Here we stayed 26 THE AGNITA long enough to give successfully, we hope, a portrayal of Christ s Passion in our play, “The Cross of Calvary.” May came and we anchored to pay homage to our patroness, Our Blessed Lady. What pangs we felt that day as we realized this was the last time we might honor the Virgin Mary as a class! Early in June we docked in Chesapeake Bay and motored to Washington,- the Historical sights seen that day will long remain fresh in our minds. We again visited the Isle of Delight, but this time the conditions were reversed. The ship Thirty-Seven entertained us. May we take this opportunity to thank the third class for a most enjoyable evening. At last the ship has come into port. Twenty-three of us have survived Examination Rocks and other terrors in a high-school voyage. Aided by Father Schuyler, the Sisters and our parents, whom we shall never be able to repay, we now stand prepared to launch out into the deep tempest on the Sea of Life. May God remain always with us and watch over our craft and steer it into the Eternal Port! MARY D. McCORMICK EVENTFUL DATES IN SENIOR YEAR Selecting of the Rings..........................November 6, 1935 Winning of the Hockey Cup.......................November 27, 1935 Father Schuyler’s Recital............... . . . .November 27, 1935 Standard Oil Co.’s Moving Pictures..............December 4, 1935 Father’s Ordination Anniversary.................December 16, 1935 Christmas Play..................................December 20, 1935 Beginning of the Retreat.........................January 19, 1936 Saint Agnes Feast Day............................January 21, 1936 Mid-year Examinations............................January 27, 1936 Rose Kelly wins the K. of C. Essay Prize........February 3, 1936 Senior Agnita Staff chosen......................February 6, 1936 Choosing of Motto, Colors, etc..................February 14,1936 Passion Play.......................................Marsh 29, 1936 James Monaghan wins Silver Cup—Prize for Essay— “Crime, a Challenge to American Youth ...........May 11, 1936 Jean Anderson wins Five Dollars—Prize for Essay— “Milk, the Indispensable Food”...................May 13, 1936 May Procession.......................................May 31, 1936 Trip to Washington..................................June 10, 1936 Class Day...........................................June 13, 1936 Junior Banquet......................................June 13, 1936 Graduation .........................................June 14, 1936 CATHERINE SNITZER 27 THE AGNITA CLASS PROPHECY WHAT a day! Sun beams shone down on the beautiful flowers of spring. Even the cool breeze swayed the tiniest blossoms. How light and free they felt! I, too, felt free. I walked slowly down the stone path that led to the lily pond and there I sat on the foot log and read that great magazine called A Tribute to the Stage ”. This beautiful June day seemed to bring back memories of long ago. Oh! Yes, I remembered, for it was June 14, 1946—just ten years ago to the day that the Class of ’36 left St. Agnes High School to begin a new life,- but my memories seemed to fade and to become only clouds floating away. For what had happened to our happy band? Only a few had I seen or heard of since that day. How I would love to hear from them again and know what they had done since leaving our Alma Mater. My clouded memory seemed to become clearer. My friend, Rose Kamerdze, would probably know. Rose was a social worker in New York, bringing happiness, in her own quiet way, to those who were not blessed with this world’s good. I remembered, too, several times I had transacted business with The National Bank of Chester where our classmate, William Gallagher was president. While musing, I turned the pages of my magazine quite dreamingly; but what was this? Eleanor Ironside touring Europe with a week’s engagement at the Seymoure in France! Well, Eleanor had attained her goal. For not only was she acclaimed in America,- but in Europe as well. We all remembered her lovely voice during her school days. Again drifting back, my mind conjured up two well-known figures—our Class President and Vice-President. I knew that Thomas McKnight was a construction magnate in Detroit,- and that James Monaghan was a journalist, whose columns were read in all parts of America and Europe. He was spending the season wri ing a new serial in the wilds of Africa. Before leaving my favorite spot, I decided to write to these to ask information concerning the other members of those happy days. The sun had gone down now and nightfall was approaching. I wandered back the stone path where the flowers, wet with the eve- ning dew, were closing their eyes in sleep. Oh, how happy I should be if these friends should answer my letters,- but I could only wait for the postman to tell the answer. My efforts were not in vain for within a few days I received from William Gallagher and Rose Kamerdze the following letters: 28 THE AGNITA First National Bank, 5th and Market Streets, Chester, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1946. Dear Helen, Upon my arrival at my office today, my secretary gave me several letters, among which was that of yours. I was surprised to hear from you, and so I sat down and read your message immediately. I was glad to learn that so many of my classmates have been successful. In your letter you asked if I know where Francis Murray is situated. Well, Franny was in the bank yesterday to make a deposit. It seems he is a foreman of the assemblage department in Henry Ford’s auto- mobile plant located here in Chester. He is doing very well. Earlier in this letter I mentioned that my secretary gave me several letters. That secretary is our friend from Downingtown, Mary Dolan. Mary has been in the bank for five years and is likely to stay for several more, because, as a worker, she is invaluable. Mary, although still partial to the old home town, likes the city of Chester very much and commutes every day on the train. Last week I received a letter from the Taylor Memorial Hospital in Ridley Park. From whom do you think it was? It was from Catherine Snitzer, who had just been appointed to the position of head nurse. Catherine had resigned her post as head nurse in the Chester County Hospital, in order to join Isabel Martin who is the supervisor at the Taylor Hospital. The letter informed me that there was going to be a benefit show for the hospital and they were soliciting patrons. I immediately mailed my remittance and wished the nurses the best of luck in their show. Well, I think that is about all of the class of whom I know. I wish you would write to me soon and tell me how the other members of the class of 1936 are doing. Wishing you the best of luck, I remain, William D. Gallagher. 25 Central Park, New York City, N. Y., June 17, 1946. Dear Helen, What a surprise, when I looked through my mail yesterday and found your letter! I am certainly very glad to hear from you, as I have been wondering for a long time where I could ever get in touch with you. Since graduation we have all drifted apart, and I am glad to write to you of some of our classmates who are here in New York with me. In my work I have come in contact with them. Some I see practically every day. 29 THE AGNITA Rose Kelly and Catherine King I see every week, as they are the owners of Never Grow Old Beauty Shop”, one of the best in New York. You remember our old pal Gertrude Moran. She is engaged as a tap dancer at the Hotel New Yorker, and very often asks if I ever hear from any of the class of 1936. Another of our classmates whom I see very often is Margaret McCullough. She is very busy modeling gowns for the Lord and Taylor Gown Shop.” Last week I enjoyed a pleasant week-end at Marie Doohan s home on the Boulevard. Marie is now married to one of the famous New York lawyers and is very happy. If you hear of anyone else from the class, please write and let me know, as I will be waiting anxiously to hear from you. Your old classmate, Rose R. Kamerdze. After a few weeks had elasped, I heard from Thomas McKnight also. Para, Brazil, July 8, 1946. Dear Helen, I have taken the liberty of a business-pleasure vacation. Thus your letter has just reached me. This trip, which has taken me down the eastern coast, has had some very unexpected and unforseen turns. Imagine—upon arriving in Pinehurst, N. C, the first person I met was Joan Haley, the world’s champion equestrienne. The meeting brought back memories of Murray s saying, “Joan, where’s your horse?” Joan led her rivals to defeat. I then boarded a plane for Brazil. Enroute, my optics encountered a familiar sight, a head of terra cotta blonde hair. She spoke a continuous stream of Spanish. Investigation revealed Lucille Scott translating the English Classics for some Spanish socialites from the Pan American Electrical Exhibit. Lucille told me she was an inter- preter for a Latin American Company. The plane stopped at Panama and Lulu disembarked while I continued to Rio de Janeiro. From Rio I motored to Para. There I hired a launch and proceeded up the Amazon about eight miles. I stopped to refuel. The proprietor of the store was Big Bill Corcoran. To talk to Bill one would think he was Hardwood big Ash from the big woods,- but, upon deep probe, one finds his heart’s desire is still to be a big game hunter. In his den there is convincing evidence of this fact. Bears, wolves, snakes, and almost every other animal are in neat arrangements about the room. Bill had great interest in the forest, so I bargained with him for several shipments of lumber. 30 THE AGNITA The contract for the lumber entailed certain legal entanglements. A few minutes before this scribe set his pen to the paper, Mary Mc- Cormick, that legal advisor of national fame, left the office. She coun- seled me concerning the lumber consignment. Everything's rosy for the trip home. Please inform me about the other members of the leap year class. Your classmate, Thomas W. McKnight. Weeks had passed and I had given up all hope of hearing from our far away friend, James Monaghan, when, to my surprise, I received his reply. Belgian Congo, Africa, July 15, 1946. Dear Helen, I wish to extend thanks for such an enlightening and pleasant letter. To me, but an abandoned human being in this forsaken portion of wilderness, its benefits were numerous. I am pleased to say I can accommodate you with references of some of our former classmates. You will recall that before I came to Africa, I took an extensive tour of Europe. It was while in London that I became aware of Jean Anderson’s prominence. Jean is noted as the leader of many popular women clubs and her social gatherings have attracted great attention. This is not surprising, for we have always thought that Jean’s person- ality and friendliness would raise her to heights unknown. I enjoyed my brief visit in England and from there passed over the English Channel to France. Naturally the first city I visited in this country was Paris. We all know that Paris is noted for its modern styles of clothing. Imagine whom I found as head of one of these greater establishments!—Eleanor Frame. She has become a well-advised critic on women’s patterns and clothes. Her clothing establishment displays all fabric of the new modes. Indeed, her career seems to be well on its way. While in Paris I received an invitation from Elizabeth Monaghan to spend a fortnight at her summer home in Spain. I accepted, and immediately made the necessary arrangements for taking leave of Paris. It seems that at this precise moment there was in Paris, Donald Brewster, aviator. I immediately recognized him as our old classmate and made contact with him. Donald was collecting material for the National Geological Society, and appeared to be making great headway in his work. He was also going to Spain and consented to carry me with him. Arriving in Spain I took leave of Donald and visited the home of Elizabeth. Betty had entered the marriage state while in the United States and had since taken residence in Sevilla. Two weeks later I bid sad adieu to Betty and boarded a ship sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar. 31 THE AGNITA I landed in Africa, January 18, 1946, and have been here since. Your letter was the first personal literature I have received since that date. Thus you may appreciate my delight. I hope I have complied with all your desires and enlightened you as much as you have en- lightened me. Sincerely your friend, James Monaghan. Twilight fell upon the flowers as they closed their petals in sleep. I wandered down the stony path to visit once again my favorite spot by the lily pond. Only the rustling of the leaves filled the sweet air of the cool evening. While nature slept, I depicted in my imagina- tion a beautiful play called Life” where each member of the Class of ’36 played his part. HELEN A. McCUSKER DAY-DREAMING IF, perchance, sometime you find yourself staring with transfixed eyes I at something of infinite size, and yet you are unable to perceive it,- then again, you are aware of some one near you, his mouth moving convulsively, yet no words, good or otherwise, break in upon your hearing; and throughout these actions, you find yourself in the middle of the World Series, walking up to the plate with three men on bases, none out, the honor of the home team at stake, and then socking one so hard that no one even bothers watching the ball, and whilst you trot around the bases, tremendous cheers greet you from all sides— my friend, you are in a terrible fix. You are guilty of Day-Dreaming. The “huh’’ or “what ”, that usually precedes the full awakening, confides to the observer that you are not a victim of paralysis, nor has your sense of hearing been altered; you have just straddled your imagination, and ridden to unknown destinies. The full awakening is usually very embarrassing. The first observer has attracted others to your coma, from which, once attached, they can not detach themselves. You glance about rather timidly, then you decide to do it more bravely,- but the acts of bravery disintegrate under the laughs and howls of scorn that rush at you. Your face, now very red, tries its best to hide behind the nearest post, or some- thing that affords the same protection. Right at this moment, you make a decision—the next time the blur appears before your eyes, the prelude to your enchanted journey into fascinationland, you are going to reach around to the back of your neck, encircle it with these hands, and shake it, gently but firmly. JAMES E. MONAGHAN 32 THE AGNITA RICHELIEU Hilaire Belloc IN the days of coaches and horsemen there lived a man, a physical I wreck, subject to fits of madness, yet possessing a brain such that all the world would wish ardently to own. This man was Cardinal Richelieu. Against a background of royal robes, fluttering chiffon, and rumbling revolution in the French Capitol, was the place where he resided. Louis XIV was the figurehead,- Richelieu was the ruler. Men came to him who hated ardently, yet went away feeling they had conquered his tongue; but he was the one who laughed. Men were slaves to him. It is said that he could entwine them all around his little finger. He had to face foes on every side,- none more fierce than his own countrymen. Through it all, he never forgot to be a gentle- man and a religious person. He ruled with the sword where the head would not fit. ISABEL A. MARTIN FRIENDSHIP TO have a friend is to have the sweetest gift life can give! A friend remembers us when we have forgotten or neglected ourselves. He gives us confidence in life, he takes a lively interest in our plans, our work, and our aims. He may praise us and we are not embarrass- ed; he may rebuke us and we are not angered. Seek as we may, we can never find a friend without faults, imperfections or traits that grieve and annoy us. Strive as we will, we can never fulfill the ideal of us that is in our friend’s mind. It costs to be a real friend or to have a friend. There is nothing else in the world except motherhood that costs so much. It not only costs time, strength, patience and love but sometimes a man may give his life for his friend. There is no friendship without self-sacrifice! Be patient, kind and true to your friends—believe that they are and always will be, true to you. Be slow to form a friendship,-but once formed, guard it zealously. Remember— It takes a great soul to be a real friend—a large, universal, steadfast, loving spirit. One must forgive much, forget much, forbear much. It costs to be a real friend! ELEANOR L. IRONSIDE 33 THE AGNITA RIDING ON THE ELEVATED j IKE Lot's wife, my curiosity often gets the better of me—but has I— anyone ever been able to ride in an elevated and not wonder and wonder some more at one s fellow passengers? I ve often had the greatest desire to wear black glasses so that without being rude I might stare to my heart s content at my neighbors, what a world of expressions passes over their faces. Poor man, rich man, beggar man, and even thief are side by side as they ride to their destinations. Some arouse in me the greatest pity,- of some I am en- vious, maybe because of their poise, or their clothes, or their dis- tinguished appearance. Yet that person for whom I feel so sorry may be far, far happier than I. His forlorn look may hide a heart filled with joy. He whom I envy may become the object of my greatest pity. A little girl with her mother sits across from me. After staring ground for sometime, she will probably ask all kinds of questions:— who s that funny man just getting in the car? Why are we higher than the houses? Why are there so many signs of pretty girls when we stop. The mother smiles as she patiently answers her darling’s ques- tions. But that child s curiosity is no greater than my own. As we rumble past rows of dingy houses and apartments built over stores equally as dirty, I wonder if the people behind those doors are happy, if they are satisfied with their place in life or if they are discontented. Maybe those grimy children have never been in the country, have never romped in a field nor in a garden,- maybe they have never even seen a horse grazing in a pasture. I pass these people and never see them again, yet these thoughts remain with me. Indeed, I think there is nothing so interesting as the attempts to analyze people and discover what life means to them. JOAN H. HALEY DEATH As day descends into the depths of time And men of worth retreat into the mist, The world does seem to be despaired with fear For gloom without has conquered o’er the light. Yet why such tremblings at my step so light? For fear of me and mine is all uncalled, My looks and garb forbear good thoughts I know,- But looks with fear are apt to breed deceit. When time and pain shall join our paths at length And smiles and tears of Life approach the end, Come bravely forth with conscience free and gay And walk with me into the realm on high. JAMES E. MONAGHAN 34 THE AGNITA IN DEFENSE OF DAY-DREAMING QEOPLE—practical, strait-laced people, who exist in their own little i world, who would not dare to break the bounds that hold them captive, who would not venture eagerly into a new world beyond, have my sympathy. People who have never built air castles, who have never believed the legends—ugh—I should not like to be one of these creatures. On a dark, gloomy day, as I sit by the fire, watching the flames flicker and die, and listening to the beat of the raindrops on the roof beyond the wide, pink-curtained window, I may go far, far away from this rainy dreariness. I will wing my flight into a land of sunshine and flowers. I can dream of palaces and fairy princes whose dashing ways win the shy, beautiful Cinderella. I know I am incurably romantic but I would have it no other way. It is so novel to pattern the lives of people whom you see on street cars or in public places. Many inventors have been called “day-dreamers'', “foggies'', and other epithets. Of course, it is necessary not only to dream but to do—-to act. _ .-tl Most poets and authors are so-called “day-dreamers. They see beauty in that which maybe dull and drab to an uninterested onlooker. Even when I shall become a very old, old lady, I shall still dream. Then, perhaps, my dreams will be different. I will have lived, and have had experiences; I will know life—its sorrows and its joys. The dreams which I have now will seem childish and immature,- but, I shall still be able to escape from this world-and dream and dream. I hope you shall too. MARY D. McCORMICK FAREWELL SONG (“Smilin’ Thru”) Now together we join in the fondest regrets As we bid a farewell to our school. After all the long years Parting now brings us tears, As we leave our school, St. Agnes School, today. Looking back o’er the years which together we’ve spent, And recalling the happiness then, We feel in our hearts A grief that we part And we leave our school, St. Agnes School, today. And the words of farewell at the parting of ways Are taking the joys of old, Are bringing us sadness How could it be gladness! That we leave our school, St. Agnes School, today. JEAN ANDERSON 35 THE AGNITA VALEDICTORY COR twelve years, we, the class of nineteen hundred thirty-six, • have been seeking knowledge, and through knowledge we have sought wisdom. In our search for wisdom we have been fortunate in having had the guidance and counsel of our good Sisters and Priests,- for underlying all of their teaching there was one dominant aim,- namely, that of inculcating into our minds and hearts the full significance of the Scriptural injunction, Get wisdom, because it is better than gold,- and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.” (Proverbs 16: 16). Well they knew that they must set up standards by which, from this day on, we shall be able to decide between right and wrong, between stability and frivolity, between balanced and unbalanced judgment, and between unbiased and prejudiced decisions. Not only have such standards been set up for us, but our wills have been strengthened to do the right as we have been taught to know the right. As we leave these hallowed halls of learning, we feel like one who is stepping out from the cozy fireside of home into the foggy night. We shall be entering a cold and somewhat selfish world, but we know that we shall have Learning’s cloak about us. The world may seem lonely, but we know God, and that He walks by our side,- that His mantle, too, is about us to protect us from the fogs and moral storms of this modern time. Conscious of the strength to persevere under difficulties, we can venture to indulge ourselves in what contributes to the higher life,- for we have learned to appreciate and love what is worth while— the sunny field, the song of birds, the warm breeze, the stir of spring, the carpet that adorns the earth, the rustle and changing color of the leaves, and the celestial dome studded with its myriads of other worlds. We have learned to love all these, I repeat, and to respond to the inspirations of fine music and art, because we have learned to love Him Who created all these to give joy to the human heart. Our education has been full and well rounded. In our play we have learned the value of fairness and good sportsmanship and to respect the rights of others and to avoid interference with these rights, that misunderstandings may not arise. Here has been set up for us the framework for friendships which will stand the tests of time and which we shall want to be fine as well as lasting. In short, we have been taught what is necessary to be the good neighbor in the true Scriptural sense. Nor has the aesthetic side of our education been overlooked. We have learned the delicate graces of courtesy, respect, kindness, good will, patience, tolerance, and love. We go, now, with our young hearts warm and full of expectation and hope, each of us to live, as Bishop Spaulding says, ‘‘Consciously and lovingly with whatever 36 THE AGNITA is true or good or fair; for such a one cannot be disturbed whether by the general indifference of men or by their praise or blame. For,” says he, what thou art, not what others think of thee. If thou art at one with thy true self, God and the eternal laws bear thee up and onward.” Thus have our young lives been moulded, strengthened, and adorned. Is it surprising then, that we are slow to say, Farewell”? That our lips cannot utter the gratitude that is in our hearts? Grati- tude! Unmeasured gratitude! Dear Father Schuyler, we, who have received more from you than time will tell, would linger longer,- but we must step aside that you, Christ’s anointed, may enkindle the fire of faith and hope and love in other eager youthful hearts. Dear Sisters, we shall ever be mindful of your patient toil for our betterment, and we hope that our lives and works in the future may gladden you, do honor to St. Agnes I—ligh School, and merit for us eternal reward. Dear Classmates, before the starry curtain of night has veiled the sky, the protecting wall of our childhood shall have been torn down, and you will have said: “Saint Agnes, school of mine, fond farewell. The hour has come, its parting tale to tel I; From cherished friends and walls we must sever. O fond school of mine, farewell forever! JEAN THERESA ANDERSON PENNIES We seek, we search, we grasp for wealth today. What sad ideals! We moderns look to gold; Yet what is wealth—but pennies small, to pay For worldly joys—so useless when we re old. JOAN H. HALEY 37 THE AGNITA CLASS WILL WE, the Class of 1936, realizing our existence in this abode of learned and intellectual principles to have terminated, and desiring to convey to our posterity our highly treasured possessions, do ordain this as our final Will and Testament. We have tried to be just as well as generous and impartial, and to distribute wisely unto those who will make the best use of such wealth as we have to bestow. To our Alma Mater, we give our pledge of sincerest loyalty. To our devoted pastor, the Reverend Father Schuyler, our heartiest gratitude and deep affection for his ceaseless interest in our behalf To the Sisters, most patient and ever zealous, our devotion and respect. To those fearing Freshmen, let us quote:— Little men, you have had a busy year. We offer you a vacation. To the Sophomores, the dignified title Juniors. We have observed much of your wise-foolishness and foolish-wisdom. Because of our superabundance of true Wisdom, we are obliged to leave some of it in the classrooms and halls. It is our free gift to you. To the Juniors, we offer our best wishes with the hope that they will have as happy a Senior Year as we have had. To the individual members of the Class of 1937, we bequeath the following: To William Bannan, Donald Brewster’s car—so he won’t have to hop it to Downingtown. To James Connor, William Gallagher’s outlook on life—while in school. To Estelle Coggins, Joan Haley’s capableness in making designs of and on people. To Eleanor Hayes, William Corcoran’s dimples. To Frances Connelly, Margaret McCullough’s carefree manner. To Marie Jenkins, Jean Anderson’s poise and reserved manner. To George Donahue, James Monaghan’s ability to imitate Bing Crosby. To Kathleen Torris, the fantastic and imaginative world of Mary McCormick and her amiability as treasurer. To Catherine Smith, Eleanor Frame’s willingness to keep a secret. To Rosemary Gay, Donald Brewster’s unrighteous indignation. To Will iam Swords, William Corcoran’s school girl complexion to go with his Shirley Temple locks. To James Terrizzi, Thomas McKnight’s determination to be hum- orous, (much to our dismay). 38 THE AGNITA To Joseph Snyder and Trent Gaspari, William Gallagher’s way with the fair sex. To Howard Sheller and Joseph McCool, Francis Murray s sunny disposition. To Edward Joyce, the responsibility of the Presidency. To Jane Swords, Elizabeth Monaghan’s invincible power to remain silent during Mathematics period. To Mary Glisson, Thomas McKnight’s bicycle. To Joseph Cumberland and Joseph Corcoran, Eleanor Ironside’s interest in the classics. To Elizabeth Ford, Rose Kelly’s love of books—school books. To Thomas Pasquale, William Corcoran’s uninhabited hunting traps. To Helen Tigue, Mary Dolan’s technique in attracting West Chesterites to Downingtown. To Margaret Purcell, Isabel Martin’s dogmatic knowledge. To Charles Glisson, Francis Murray’s desire to be an interne at the Homeopathic Hospital. To Thomas Finegan, Rose Karmerdze’s perfect attendance. To James Gleason, James Monaghan’s innocent look when ’caught in the act.’’ To Sue Travis, Lucille Scott’s so red the rose complexion.’’ To Elizabeth McCusker, Catherine King’s increasing ability to use a powder puff. To Eleanor Collins, Catherine Snitzer’s devotedness to duty. To William Conwell, Gertrude Moran’s giggles. To Mary Jane Dalton, Joan Haley’s ability to ride a horse. To William Gorman, Marie Doohan’s Bookkeeping Set. To Catherine Connor, Helen McCusker’s assurance. Besides these gifts we leave our tender memories of association, and a pledge of friendship and love for all in Saint Agnes High School from henceforth and forever. We, graduates of 1936, being of perfect health and sane mind (this is our own presumption), and having examined the contents thoroughly, stand as firm witnesses to the document. In witness whereof, we have to this, our will, set our hands and seal this thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-six. THOMAS W. McKNIGHT JAMES E. MONAGHAN 39 THE AGNITA BASKETBALL MANY new candidates eagerly answered the call for basketball which was issued early in November. The Varsity had to be made over, as no veterans remained from last year’s team. This season, our team was to be coached by Father Farrell. For several weeks he taught us the fundamentals of the game, then selected a squad. The team was outstanding for its cooperative work and scoring ability. Our Captain, “Ed” Joyce, was an inspiring leader, and his re- markable playing contributed much to the success of our team. The season opened with a defeat at the hands of Parkesburg’s quintet— score, 34-25. Then we turned in our first victory of the campaign in a thrilling extra-period game on our own home floor. The victim was Unionville and the margin was 24-21. Our greatest victory of the season came when we defeated Warwick on their floor. This was the climax of our campaign. We dropped the next four games, bring- ing to a close our 1935-1936 basketball season. The team wishes to take this opportunity to thank Father Farrell for his tireless efforts in the training of the team of 1936. SCHEDULE Varsity Junior Varsity Decembe r Opponent St. Agnes Opponent St. Ag 13 Parkesburg 34 25 18 17 17 Unionville 21 24 6 25 January 3 Avon-Grove 39 32 14 11 10 St. Robert 42 29 18 17 21 St. Matthew 29 15 15 19 24 St. Katherine 24 13 9 10 28 Warwick 19 22 no game February 4 St. Katherine 19 16 20 17 7 Parkesburg 33 26 17 14 12 Avon-Grove 32 17 19 18 21 Warwick 16 36 5 24 25 St. Robert 38 11 17 20 28 Unionville 36 27 no game March 4 St. Matthew 42 30 5 8 INTRA-MURAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE AFTER basketball had ended the class league began. The games were closely contested with the Juniors’ team receiving the laurels. The Sophomores took second place, next followed the Freshmen, and holding down fourth berth were the Seniors. The Seventh and Eighth Grade were divided into four teams. The Yanks coached by Edward Joyce won the league. The other teams were: the A’s coached by Donald Brewster,- the Tigers piloted by James Monaghan,- and the Cubs trained by William Bannan. E. DONALD BREWSTER 41 THE AGNITA HOCKEY ON a bright September afternoon came a call for hockey candidates. Each class responded eagerly, and each was desirous of winning the silver cup, the emblem of championship. As the season continued, it soon became quite evident that the Freshmen were our strongest competitors. In the last game, the Seniors and Freshmen lined up to decide the championship. After being held scoreless for almost the entire game, we finally gained possession of the ball and whizzed it into the goal, and won over the Freshmen by one point. We wish to congratulate the Freshmen, for their magnificent class spirit and superior ability. May they and the other classes derive as much pleasure from this sport as we have. SENIOR TEAM Center .. Joan Haley Center Halt ....... -.f. v.Elizabeth Monaghan Inside Right Inside Left Helen McCusker Right Half Lucille Scott Left Half Mary Dolan Right Fullback Jean Anderson Rose Kelly Left Fullback Marie Doohan Eleanor Ironside Right Wing Gertrude Moran Left Wing Catherine King Goal Keeper Eleanor Frame Catherine Snitzer FINAL STANDING Won Lost Tied Points Seniors 7 2 0 14 Freshman . ■ • 5 1 3 13 Sophomores 1 5 3 5 Juniors 0 5 4 4 43 THE AGNITA BASKETBALL THE Basketball season for 1936 opened in the beginning of January. I Each team struggled to win, but encountered remarkable opposition from its opponents. The Freshmen were exceptionally good this season. They won four games. The Sophomores were in line for the cup, but lost in the last game to the Seniors. What a game! It will always be remembered and remain fresh in the minds of those who witnessed it. In the Second Team games, the Juniors and Sophomores tied, each gaining twelve points. Center. . Forwards Guards SENIOR TEAM ...............Joan Haley (Helen McCusker Mary Dolan Jean Anderson Eleanor Frame (Elizabeth Monaghan I Mary McCormick ...............1 Margaret McCullough | Lucille Scott (Isabelle Martin FINAL STANDING—First Team Won ' Lost Tied Points Seniors........................... 5 2 1 11 Sophomores........................ 4 3- 1 9 Freshmen.......................... 4 4 0 8 Juniors........................... 3 5 0 6 FINAL STANDING—Second Team Juniors................................. 6 3 12 Sophomores.............................. 6 3 12 Seniors................................. 4 5 8 Freshmen................................ 2 6 4 BASKETBALL FOR GRADE GIRLS THE Seventh and Eighth Grade girls played a series of exciting games in the Annex Gymnasium. Four teams were chosen, and each was coached by the Senior girls. The Red Team was victorious, winning nine games. We hope that they keep up this enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout their High School days. 45 THE AGNITA FINAL STANDING Won Lost Tied Points Red 9 0 0 18 Green 3 6 0 6 Blue 3 6 0 6 Yellow 2 7 0 4 Coaches: Red Team—Helen McCusker, Catherine King. Green Team—Joan Haley, Jean Anderson. Blue Team—Elizabeth Monaghan, Eleanor Frame. Yellow Team—Mary McCormick, Margaret McCullough. ELIZABETH L. MONAGHAN OUR C. C. C. The FaCulty Marie DooHan Mary DolAn Francis MurRay Catherine King Catherine SniTzer Joan HaleY William CorCoran Lucille ScOtt Margaret McCUIIough Isabel MaRtin William GallAgher James MonaGhan Rose KamErdze Helen McCusker Gertrude MOran Elizabeth MoNaghan Eleanor Frame Thomas McKnlght Jean AnDderson Rose KEIIy Eleanor IroNside Mary McCormick Donald BrEwster 46 ROSE R. KAMERDZE THE AGNITA ALUMNI NOTES TO the Class of 1936, upon whose horizon a new future is pre- senting itself, the St. Agnes Alumni Association offers its sincere congratulations on this, your happy commencement day. It is pleasing to welcome you into the Alumni Association and to wish each and every one of you happiness, success, and a long life in the sight of God and your fellow-man. As president of your Alumni, I bespeak of an earlier appreciation of your teachers, the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. After school days, one adds to his arts and skills, thickens the veneer of social polish but the fundamental qualities of right living no longer can be inculcated. If one has any claim to high ideals, good habits, and a proper sense of values, it is due to his school training. From the minute you stepped into the schoolroom you were taken in hand by your teacher. Background or no background, you were taken for what you were and day by day, year by year, you were moulded. Through years of discouragement or accomplishment, your constant companion was a teacher, undismayed by adversity, unelated by suc- cess, possessing a fanatical belief in the ultimate goodness of life, an unswerving faith in youth. To those of us who are long gone from the portals of our Alma Mater, this truth is obvious. We can only resolve to ask an accomplish- ment commensurate with the efforts of our teachers, a collective achievement great enough to envelop in an aura of reflected glory those who have given so much and received so little. Though at times, this world does not seem to smile upon some as well as others, remember there is no yardstick for success. Each must work out for himself or herself his own destiny. To this end charity demands we help one another, so Charles Dickens has written: No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else. So live, therefore, that when your day has come it wi II be said: There was a friend. DR. JAMES J. ROGAN, President 47 THE AGNITA CLASS OF 1911 Congratulations and best wishes. Class of 1936! This year, the class of 1911 celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, tho’ it doesn’t seem a quarter of a century since it was graduated from St. Agnes! Back in 1911, one hardly dared look ahead, so far, but time passes quickly, and some day this year’s class will experience just such an occasion. Advice I do not desire to offer them, but I do believe the funda- mental training which they have received at St. Agnes’ will be of valuable assistance to them in confronting each one’s own particular problems. It is a good foundation, as it were, that will support them in later years. The members of the Class of ’11, ten in number, all busily occupied in various capacities, are namely: William Bray, Hugh Joyce, John Pierce, William Reilly, Anna Fitzpatrick, Marguerite Kerr Donnelly, Mary O’Connell Marr, Helen O’Neill Bewley, Catherine Reilly, and MARGARET CASSIDY FINEGAN CLASS OF 1925 The Class of 1925 takes this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 1936 and also to express again—our appreciation to our beloved pastor and to our former teachers the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rev. Wm. J. Geary—our honored president is assistant pastor at St. Joseph’s Church, Spring City. Sister M. Leonilla—our beloved treasurer is teaching in foreign lands, being called to the Villa Maria Academy, Miraflores, Peru. Marian F. Lewis—our secretary, is one of Mosteller’s proficient salesladies. Mrs. Alice Corcoran Chambers—wife of J. Herbert Chambers—is very much a matron having three children—Bertie, Dan and Ellen. Mrs. Ann Farrell Quill—wife of William H. Quill—devote smuch of her time to her small son, Billy. Joseph L. Hanselman—is still gaining renown as a teacher of music being Supervisor of Music of West Chester High School. Mrs. Agnes Peoples King—wife of Clyde L. King—is busy with housekeeping in her home in W. C. Gardens. Mrs. Margaret Tigue Piersol—wife of McClellan Piersol—is a resident of Phoenixville now. 48 THE AGNITA Miss Grace Corvin—is becoming more famous each day as a teacher of dancing. Helen A. Meara—is lending her services to the County being the proficient secretary to our District Attorney. John B. Shay—last—but by no means, the last, is becoming one of our country s famous bankers—and is the father of two lovely little girls, Kathleen and Joan. ALICE CORCORAN CHAMBERS, Class of 1925 CLASS OF 1929 It seems only a short time since we, the Class of 1929, left our dear Alma Mater, but in reality,Old Father Time claims that it is just seven years. How time flies! Before enumerating ’29’s achievements, we wish to express our deep appreciation to Father Schuyler and the dear Sisters for their faithful guidance during our high school days. El I wood McGrogan, our President, is engaged in the florist business at Kift’s Greenhouses. “Dutch” is one of the married members of the class. Thomas Finegan, our Vice-President, is giving his valuable assistance to the American Stores. “Tommie” has also taken unto himself a wife. Matrimony also claims Helen Dulin Jarrett, Helen Jackson West, Helen Kerr Dickens, Helen Treston Smith and Catharine Nolan McKoewan. Mary Connelly, our Secretary, is assisting in making loans up to Three Hundred Dollars for the Personal Finance Company. Marie O’Brien, our Treasurer, is employed by I. M. Clompus. Mary Anderson is teaching in the elementary school in Down- ingtown. Mary Avil is assistant registrar at the West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls. Elvira Beltramo is teaching the Social Sciences at The Dominican School in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. We desire to offer our sincere sympathy to Elvira upon the death of her brother. Madeline Cosgrove is using her valuable training in the nursing field. Edmund Cosgriff is numbered among the employees of the State. Catharine Cotter can be found in the employ of the Denney Tag. 49 THE AGNITA Helen Farrell is continuing to dispense cheer and comfort to the afflicted. Frances Halligan Morrison and Margaret Halligan are contri- buting their services to the Chester County Hospital. Russell Hurst is following an engineering career. Edna Kamerze is aiding her father in business. Dorothy Lewis is a technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Reading. Beatrice Meyer is a capable manager of a local hat shop. Thorn Lewis is engaged in business at McCue's Texaco Service Station. Dorothy Nider is employed by a local cleaner and dyer. William Murray is a valuable asset to the Gulf Refining Company. Margaret Montgomery is teaching in the Commercial Department of the North Coventry High School, Pottstown. Catharine Powers is aiding a local concern in Kennett Square. Catharine Reilly is at home at present. John Reilly is daily employed at DeHaven’s. Helen Ricci is assisting her father in business. Class of 36—we congratulate you and wish you every success now and in the years to come. MARGARET M. MONTGOMERY, '29 CLASS OF 1931 Once again the Class of 1931 wishes to congratulate the gradu- ates and to acknowledge the kindness shown to us by Father Schuyler and the Sisters during our four years of high school life at Saint Agnes. We should also like to express the sorrow we have felt by the death of our beloved Sister Marie Edward. She was, indeed, a fine teacher and true friend to all. The best we can wish for her may be found in the words of the aspiration “May she rest in peace.” The Class of 1931 has tried, in every way possible, to uphold the standards of our beloved Alma Mater. We have representatives in practically every field of endeavor, proof of which may be found in the following record: Religion—Frederick Hickey, a student at Saint Charles Seminary, Overbrook; Catherine Finegan and Helen O’Brien, Sisters of the I. H. M. and Mary Nolan and Mary Jobson, members of the Franciscan Community situated at Glen Riddle. 50 THE AGNITA Matrimony—Henry Ancone, Alice Osborne, Marie Brown, John Farrelly, Ernest Orendorff, Mary Masterson, James Gallo, Mary Fritz, Marie Sheller and Marjorie Wendt. Business—Charles Daly, employed in Devon; David Monaghan, Mark McCue, Bennie Giancola, Thomas White and Vincent Higgins, employed in and around West Chester; Barbara Springman, recently appointed to a position in Harrisburg,- Mary Powers, an employee of the Bell Telephone Company at Kennett Square,- Dorothy McFarlan, a stenographer in the Chester County Court House Annex, and Charles Robinson, until recently employed in Coatesville. Education—Charles Guss, a student at the West Chester State College,- Margaret Moynihan, a teacher in the public schools of West Grove; Marie Karmerdze, a graduate of the West Chester State Teacher’s College,- Eleanor Yarnall, a student nurse at the Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, and the undersigned, a member of the Public School Music Course at Immaculata College. HARRIET M. JOYCE, Class of '31 CLASS OF 1933 The Class of 1933 takes great pleasure in congratulating the graduates upon the successful completion of their high school course. We also take this opportunity to thank Father Schuyler and the Sisters for the wonderful training given us at St. Agnes . William J. O’Brien, our worthy president, has joined the United States Army. Francis J. Foster, our vice-president, is employed at Eugene Huber’s Grocery Store. Marie Hurst, our Treasurer, and Marie Hanselman, are both attending Immaculate College, where the former is studying diligently to attain an A.B. degree, and the latter a B.S. degree. Isabel Connelly has resumed her studies at the State Teachers College. Helen Corcoran DeHaven (Mrs. Charles DeHaven) spends her time raising her son Skippy.” Elizabeth Miller Dunleavy (Mrs. Joseph Dunleavy) and Elizabeth Pitt Lyman (Mrs. Edward Lyman) are also happily married. Isabel Haley is making practical use of her domestic science, and is at home. Richard Donnelly is employed by the P.W.A. 51 THE AGNITA Robert McCue is employed in one of Lenni’s drug stores. John McCormick is rendering his services to the W.P.A. in Har- risburg, Pa. Mary McCusker is employed at the Westtown School. Miriam Moran is a laboratory technician at the Chester County Hospital. Eileen Farrell holds a clerical position at the Downingtown Box Company. Charlotte Tigue and Catherine White are in the graduating classes of the Chester County Hospital, West Chester and the Misericordia Hospital, Philadelphia, respectively. Catherine Kelly is employed at the Lenni Taylor Shop. Marie Morley is among the employees of the Grocery Store Products Company. The undersigned is still employed at the Denny Tag Company. AMELIA DI PASQUALE CLASS OF 1934 May we take this opportunity to offer our sincere congratulations to the Class of ’36, and our unfailing gratitude and loyalty to the Sisters and Priests. Let us see what changes the past year has made: Frances Purcell is now Sister Regina Agnes, and is teaching in Longhorne. Dorothy Joyce who entered the Convent this year has been buss- ed with the name of Sister Marie Edward. Joseph Clark is still with his father, employed by Eachus Dairies. Matthew Collins is, by this time, an experienced fizzician” at Weaner’s Drug Store. Anna Pitt is attending Strayer's Business College in Philadelphia. Marie Oakes is doing secretarial work in an office in the Court House Annex. Eleanor Dooley and Anna Donahue are still together in training at the Homeopathic Hospital. Anna Monaghan and Margaret McCool are attending the State Teachers College. William Sheller is still rendering his services to the Lewis and Ogborn Stores. Dorita Swords is employed at the Platinum Works in Malvern. Margaret Duffy is a typist at the Easttown Grammar School. Mary McCullough is in training at the Misericordia Hospital in Philadelphia. 52 THE AGNITA Hugh McCusker is employed in the dairy of Wm. Darlington at Pomona Hill. John Bannon is now working with Frank O Brien as a painter. William Mann is still a competent chauffeur to his uncle, Mr. George Brosius. Victor Giancola is employed in the Hosiery Mill here. Richard Snitzer is employed in Philadelphia. Esther Donahue and Elizabeth Donahue still attend Immaculata College. Mildred Orendorff, Clare Connelly, Mary McCue, Helen Reilly, Joseph McCauley, Elizabeth Wendt, and Clement Connell are un- employed at present. James Zaccarelli is now employed at the American Bronze in Berwyn. Thomas Montgomery is employed by Davis Contract Co., Kimberton. Margaret Dawson and the undersigned are employed at the Bell Telephone Company. JEAN FRANCES CURTIN, '34 CLASS OF 1935 Esse Quam Videri What could better signify the spirit of our class? This year as we extend congratulations to you, who are graduating, as we re- cently did, we are keeping before us our well chosen motto. We may not have accomplished all that we wished, but what we have accomplished we owe to the efforts of our beloved Father Schuyler and the Sisters who taught us. May we always live up to their good teachings. Shortly after our graduation we heard with sorrow of the death of our dear Sister Marie Edward. How well we remember her! How near she seems! Nearer now that she is with God. The influence she wielded over her boys and girls is still alive and felt even more now than when she was with us. We would not deny our dear Teacher her well earned rest. She has merited rest by work and suffering—suffering like Christs Own. She, too, was nailed to a cross. She, too, felt pain in every limb. She, too, rose with Christ into eternal glory. Pray for us, dear Sister Marie Edward, you who see His Face. Pray for us that some day teacher and pupils may be together for a Commencement Day that shall never end—in an Alumni of which God is the Director. His Mother Mary the guide, and you dear Sister still the care-taker of your cherished children. MARIE COTTER 53 THE AGNITA A PUN MY WORD Hubby (consolingly)—”Ae, honey, don’t throw those biscuits out. I think I can use them.’ Wife—“Oh, you mean maybe you can eat them after all?’’ Hubby— Why. no, but I was thinking of starting a rock garden this summer.” « « � � G. D.—“Gosh you’re dumb! Why don’t you get an encyclopedia?” J. C.— The pedals hurt my feet.” « « � � E. F.—“I’d like to talk to your men and sell them my correspondence course on how to develop a spark in their work.” C. K.— Get out of here! Get out!” E. F.— But why?” C. K.— This is a dynamite factory!” M. McC.— Shall we waltz?” J. M.— It’s all the same to me.” M. McC.— Yes. I’ve noticed that. R. K.— Hate food.” M. D.— Why?” R. K.—“Spoils my appetite.” « « � � Wm. S.— I just got taken in one of those clip joints.” E. J.— How much did they get out of you?” Wm. S.— Seventy-five cents for a haircut.” J. A.— What’s your horse’s name?” J. H.— He’ s named Regulator.” J. A.— Why?” J. H.— All the other horses go by him.” « « � � T. McK.— I think the fellow was right who said your head was a vacuum. F. M.— Oh, yeah? Well, that means nothing in my young life!” « « � � J. M— I h eard something nice about you today.” T. McK.— Yes?” J. M.— Yes, a friend of ours said you resembled me.” « « � � A bulletin board outside a church announced Sunday’s sermon: Do You Know What Hell Is? Underneath was printed in smaller letters: Come and Hear Our New Organist. 54 THE AGNITA As far as women are concerned, all you men are alike! In what respect? Lack of it! « « � � Why use such a high crib for your baby?” So we can hear him when he falls out.’ « « � � An ancient car chugged painfully up to the gate at the races. The gate-keeper, demanding the usual fee for automobiles, called: A dollar for the car. The owner looked up with a pathetic smile of relief and said: Sold. « « � � D. B. (after waitress took his order)— A penny for your thoughts. R. K. (blushing deeply)— We re rather busy here today and I was wondering whether you were a stewed lobster or a fried fish. « « � � Small Boy— Hey mister! Yer engine’s smoking. W. S.— Well, it’s old enough. « « � � Cop— Where have you been? Crook— Oh, just out in the crowd for a little change. « « � � Sister— Use the word boycott’ in a sentence. C. G.— It rained that night and the boy cott an awful cold. «c « � � J. McC.— I think I’ll go down and get me a jam pie. E. J.— What kind of pie is that? J. McC.— Oh, you’ve seen ’em, top crust jammed against the bottom. « « � � Salesman— I’ll show you something that will make dirt fly. Housewife— A new kitchen cleanser? Salesman—' No, a golf club. c «C � � H. McC.— I wonder what Cannibals do with their victims heads? E. I.— Oh, probably make noodle soup of them. « « � � D. B.— Could I have a date tonight? E. M.— Yes, if you could find anyone dumb enough to date with you. D. B.— Well, I’ll be around to see you about 8 o clock then. « « � � T. McK.— I don’t think Jim’s a loud dresser. B. G.— You never heard him try to get into a tuxedo outfit. « « � � W. C.— Poor Ale! ’es so short-sighted es working ’imself to death. J. C.— Wat’s short sight got to do with it? _ X . C.— Well ’e can’t see when the boss ain’t looking so e as to keep shoveling all the time! 55 THE AGNITA W. B. — What is the suit worth? Clerk— Fifty dollars. W. B.— All right, I’ll take it on account. Clerk— On account? W. B.— Yes, on account of the others being worn out. « « � � J. T. (twice nicked by the razor)— Hey, barber, gimme a glass of water. Barber— Whassa matter, hair in your mouth? T. J.— No, I wanna see if my neck leaks. « « � � Hermit— I once lived for three years on a desert island. Sail or— How did you keep from starving? Hermit— There were enough provisions in my life insurance policy to keep me alive. « « � � J. McC.— What’s the most common impediment in the speech of Ameri- can people? J. T.— Chewing gum! « « � � TRUTH A blotter is a thing you spend your time looking for while the ink is drying. Horse sense is what tells a girl when to say Nay. « � The way to get rich quick is to meet a lot of millionaires, take your pick and dig. « � When a girl looks backwards she maybe followed by a man who is forward. « � A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one. « � Flattery is soft soap and soft soap is 90% lye. « � Some people have no respect for age—unless it’s bottled. If he calls it a silly and a childish game, it means that his wife can beat him at it. « � Most people s reminiscences become reminuisances. « � A bride should make sacrifices for her husband, but not in the form of burnt offerings. 56 THE AGNITA Spring: The time of year when farmers and golfers start their spring plowing. « � Happy is the Mosquito that can pass the screen test. « � It’s a great kindness to trust people with a secret. They feel so impor- tant while telling it. « � All work and no jack makes a play boy-dull. « � He’s the luckiest man in the world—he has a wife and a cigarette lighter and both work. « � Some cause happiness wherever they go,- others whenever they go. « � They make betting illegal, but can t make it pay. « � Many a person will forget the past for a present. « � When you hear a knock at your door don t think its prosperity—it miaht be a collector. BELIEVE IT OR NOT Francis Murray hasn’t a sense of humor. Betty Monaghan never rode in a Buick. Joan Haley hasn’t an attraction in Malvern. Eleanor Ironsides never was in Harrisburg. Catherine King was never caught in the rain. Jimmie Monaghan always hastens home from school. Tommie McKnight forgot to ring the bell. Margaret McCullough never has an automobile accident. Rose Kelly is on a diet. Mary McCormick and Jean Anderson aren’t pals. Mary Dolan never rode on a bus. William Corcoran never went a-hunting. Isabelle Martin doesn’t blush. Catherine Snitzer never knows her lessons. Marie Doohan missed a popular song. Eleanor Frame never walked on Miner Street. Helen McCusker can’t dance. 57 Name Favorite Saying Distinguishing Characteristic Hobby Ambition Destiny Jean Anderson | It’d really kill me | Literalness | Dancing Interior Decorator |Toi 1 ing in a Bargain Basement Donald Brewster Oh! Quit it! Tenor voice |Driving 80 miles per hour Owner of Express Co | Truck-driver William Corcoran | Uh-huh He-mannishness Outdoor life Big game hunter Reading Trader Horn Mary Dolan Rose, did 1 tell you? ! Modesty | Arranging coiffeur | Private Secretary |Filing clerk Marie Doohan | Righto! ; Fingernails Reading | Leader of a bank | Five and Ten song girl Eleanor Frame | Wanna dance? | Jolliness Driving in a Pontiac | Travel [Listening to Floyd Gibbons William Gallagher You’re crazy Wise-cracking ITeasing [President of any R. R. | G (arbage) Man Joan Haley |lt max” no difference | Fixing curls ! Drawing j Artist | Drawing Popeye Eleanor Ironside Now wait a minute! |Tossing her head [Walking with ??? |Scottie Kennel owner |Lady dog-catcher Rose Karmerdze | My gosh! Blondeness Visiting Downingtown Dietitian Waitress Rose Kelly Aw! go on | Sweetness Dieting j Society Matron i Chambermaid Catherine King |Woe is me! Slenderness Walking around W. C. | Motion picture star [Obscure extra Mary McCormick |Say that again Day dreaming 1 Swimming [Journalist | Writing obituaries Mary McCullough | How about it? | Curls Speeding |Auto speed Queen | Six day bicycle rider Helen McCusker | Let’s dance | Little hats , Trying to truck Riding mistress IStable girl Isabelle Martin |Hey listen! Excitableness Horse-back riding |To return to Ireland | Living and dying in old W. C. Elizabeth Monaghan |P. S. joke | Abruptness Riding in Buicks Married | Spinster James Monaghan | All right—all right | Innocent look | Watching the Fords go by Metropolitan artist |Singing on Amateur hour Gertrude Moran | Let’s go up town Giggling Going to Sunnybrook |Dancing instructor | 5 -a-dance girl Francis Murray | Now, girls ! Generosity I Going to the hospital | Surgeon Butcher Catherine Snitzer ICome on! Quietness Helping others Kindergarten teacher | Nursemaid Lucille Scott | Don’t walk so fast | Blushes 'Skating Nurse Hostess in a Marshallton Club Seniors Another day over! Tops” in everything Bagging school To stay tops” Attainment of ambition Juniors |You Seniors rate! Stupidity Getting in trouble None [Realizing ambition Sophomores Were we ever that green ? Foolishness Looking down on Fresh ies To get common sense |Miracles sometimes happen Freshman Aren’t the Seniors grand? Reverence for Seniors | Imitating the Seniors To be like the Seniors |Time will tell THE AGNITA PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Rev. Henry C. Schuyler Mr. and Mrs. John F. Corcoran, Sr. Rev. Joseph M. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Corcoran Rev. Joseph M. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. William J. Corcoran Rev. James C. Dever Corvin Dance Studio Rev. Joseph A. Conway Miss Catherine Costello Sisters of 1. H. M. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Crandal Sister Marie Angelus Mr. John Crowley Sister Marie Agnese R. H. Curry—Sea Food Sister Marita Agnes Daily Local News Sister Marie Estelle S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dallen Sister Regina Agnese Miss Anna Daly Sister Mary Henrita C. D’Annunzio Sons Sister Marie Edward Dawson’s News Stand Class of '37 DeHaven’s Drug Stores Class of '38 L. Delpino—Fruit Produce Class of '39 Rosalie Ann Devlin Alert Shoe Rebuilding Shop The Dime Savings Bank Alert Shoe Rebuilders Miss Julia di Pasquale Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Allen Di Sabitino Bros., Wilmington Miss Mary Anderson Miss Mary Dixon Miss Helen M. Bray Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon The Belt Studio Miss Emma Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Pietro Berardi Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dolan Mr. James Biggins Mr. Richard Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Higgins Miss Lillie A. Donovan Albert Biles’ Studio Mr. John Donovan Miss Angelina Bompadre Mr. George Doohan Miss Mary Bonner Mr. and Mrs. John Doohan Mrs. Catherine Bryant Mr. and Mrs. James Doolin Mrs. Bernard M. Burke Mr. Denis Dougherty Miss Hannah L. Cannon Miss Margaret Duffy Mrs. William J. Carey Mr. and Mrs. William Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carter Mr. and Mrs. John P. Dunleavy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cassidy Electrick Maid Bake Shop Mrs. Mark Cassidy Mr. Joseph Epstom Mrs. Mary Castagna Fairview Dairies Cheyney’s Gift-Craft Dr. and Mrs. John A. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clarkson Mr. John A. Farrell, 2nd. Miss Estelle Coggins Mr. and Mrs. John Farrelly Mrs. John Connelly Miss Catherine Finegan Miss Mary E. Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Finegan Mr. Hugh Connor Mr. Robert Finegan 59 THE AGNITA Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Finegan Miss Anna Fitzpatrick Mr. Roy Foster Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Frame Frame's Motor Freight A Friend A Friend C. W. Furlong, Downingtown Mr. Daniel J. Gallagher Mrs. Daniel J. Gallagher Mr. Matthew J. Gay Gay-Del Market Mr. Timothy Geary Mr. David Gibbons Grubb’s Taxi Miss Elizabeth B. Haley Mrs. Lawrence B. Haley Mr. Richard Thomas Haley, Jr. Mr. Richard W. Haley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Hanselman Miss Sara Harlan Mrs. George P. Hayes Miss Matilda Hayes Miss Mary Healy Mr. Casper P. Hicks Mr. Joseph F. Hill Hilyard’s Dry Goods Store R. S. Himelright C. C. Hippie Son Mr. Harry Hool—Furniture Mr. Michael Horkan Mr. Charles Huber Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hutton Mrs. K. V. Ironside Mr. John Joyce, Wilmington Mrs. Rose Kamerdze Mr. D. J. Karmerze Miss Marie A. Karmerze Miss Edna Karmerze The Katy-Did Mr. William J. Kauffman Miss Emma Keavy Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly Mr. Frank Kennedy Kift's and Garrett's Flower Shop Dr. Raymond K. Kramer Miss Julia Lacey Miss June Lees Miss Marion F. Lewis Lorgus Co., Members of F. T. D. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCormick McCormick and Cotter Mr. and Mrs. P. H. McCormick Mrs. Harry McCullough Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCusker Miss Mary R. McCusker John McGraw Sons Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. McKerwn Mr. and Mrs. R. K. McKnight Mrs. William H. McKnight Mr. William J. McLaughlin Mrs. William J. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. J. J Madiera Miss Marne Manning The Mansion House Marakos' Candy Kitchen Margolies' Men’s Shop Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Martin Mrs. Lucy Masterson Miss Anne Meara Miss Helen Meara Mittel’s Store of Service Mr. and Mrs. David Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Edward Monaghan Miss Margaret Montgomery Mr. Thomas Montgomery Dr. John L. Moore F. B. Moore—Hosiery Mrs. D. Moran Miss Frances Morgan Miss Rita Morgan Mr. Arthur Morrow Mosteller's Inc. Mr. Joseph Murray Miss Margaret Murray Mr. William H. Murray Mr. William J. Murray, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Neumann Nevin’s Cut Rate Store J. J. Newberry Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Nolan Rosalita O’Neill Mr. James E. O’Neill—Tailor The On-Time Cleaners Mr. Guss E. Pappas 60 THE AGNITA Mr. Arthur Petrella Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce Pusey and Young Mr. Frank Reilly Mr. John M. Reilly Relands Frocks de Jour Rice’s Bakery Miss Elizabeth Riley Mrs. Robinson Dr. James A. Rogan Miss Kathleen Rowan Mrs. W. Manci 11 Sager Miss Anna F. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Seiler Mrs. Catherine T. Shay Mr. and Mrs. John B. Shay Sheehy’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheller Mrs. William Sheller Compliments of Si’s Market J. B. Simon Bros. Mr. William Simson Mr. and Mrs. Ashton B. Smith Mr. William B. Smith Mr. Richard Snitzer Dr. H. M. Speare Miss Mary Stahl Miss Ella M. Sull ivan Mr. John J. Taylor's Music Store Mr. Samuel Taylor George A. Temple Terrizzi Bros. H. E. Tigue Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Treston Mr. Eugene Vandal The Varsity Mr. Truman D. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Fred. J. Wahl Weaner’s Drug Store West Chester FHardware Co West Chester Laundry Whitcraft and Groff Mr. Thomas White, Jr. 61