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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1939 volume:

THE MGrMITA ST. AGNES HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL Edited and Published by the OEASS OF 1939 “ Live Pure, Speak True ” WEST CHESTER - PENNSYLVANIA 11 Tune, MCMXXXIX THE AGNITA DEDICATION To Our Beloved Pastor REVEREND HENRY C. SCHUYLER, S.T.L., LL.D. and to Our Devoted Teachers THE SISTERS, SERVANTS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY We Lovingly Dedicate THE AGNITA 2 THE AGNITA REVEREND HENRY C. SCHUYLER, S.T.L., L.L.D., OUR BENEVOLENT PASTOR 3 THE AGNITA PATRONESS The Immaculate Heart of Mary CLASS MOTTO Live Pure, Speak True CLASS COLORS Maroon and Aqua CLASS FLOWER Rose 4 THE AGNITA AGNITA STAFF Editor-in-Chief EDNA M. KELLY Assistant Editor RUSSELL B. McCOOL Business Manager MARGARET L. SPRINGMAN Asst. Business Manager MARY E. SMITH Personals Sports Critics CHARLES F. BROWN JOHN F. FINEGAN DOROTHY M. McCORMICK LENA M. GIANCOLA M. LOUISE FINEGAN Humor AGNES P. BURKE EDWARD J. COTTER 5 O MARY, CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN, PRAY FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE. THE AGNITA TO MARY IMMACULATE Through the shining rooms of Heaven Walks Our Lady robed in blue; O Mary Immaculate Queen! May we some day be with you. Watch over us, sweet Mother Mary, Lead us straight to thy dear Son, Guide our footsteps lest they tarry From thy heart when life is done. As our school days pass forever, To thee, most pure, we pray That you, our Mother, will ever Guide us safe in virtue’s way. With our motto still before us— “Live pure, speak true”—may we climb Striving upward close to thee, To our heav’nly life sublime. And when the tree of life bends low, Burdened with the fruits of years, May the last harvest of our souls Show them pure as April’s tears. ANNE M. ROBINSON 7 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1939 THE AGNITA GRADUATES President JOSEPH P. DURNING Malvern—Classical Vice-President Treasurer WILLIAM E. SHERIDAN AGNES M. BARRY Downingtown—Classical West Chester—Classical Secretary MARIE C. DIXON Paoli—Classical V BENJAMIN M. BERARDI, West Chester..............................Commercial CHARLES F. BROWN, West Chester................................ Classical AGNES P. BURKE, West Chester....................... ............Classical LEONA D. CONDEMI, Concordville..................................Classical EDWARD J. COTTER, West Chester.................................Commercial ALMA M. DELPINO, West Chester...................................Classical JOHN T. DONNELLY, West Chester.................................Commercial LAURA A. DUDLEY, Boothwyn.......................................Classical ANNA M. FALINI, West Chester...................................Commercial JOHN F. FINEGAN, West Chester..................................Commercial M. LOUISE FINEGAN, West Chester...........’.....................Classical LENA M. GIANCOLA, West Chester.....................,...........Commercial MARIE D. HOWE, West Chester........................'...........Commercial AGNES D. JACKSON, Lenni.........................................Classical EDNA M. KELLY, Lenni........................................... Classical WILLIAM J. MARTIN, West Chester................................Commercial RUSSELL B. McCOOL, West Chester............................... Classical DOROTHY M. McCORMICK, West Chester.............................Commercial EDWARD P. McCORMICK, West Chester...............................Classical T. LUCILLE McKNIGHT, West Chester...............................Classical T. MARIE MEARA, West Chester...................................Commercial JOSEPHINE R. MILICH, Malvern...................................Commercial MARY E. O’CONNELL, West Chester.................................Classical CATHERINE M. O’NEILL, West Chester.............................Commerical JOHN A. PENROSE, West Chester...................................Classical PHILIP T. PIERGALINE, West Chester.............................Commerical ROSALINA C. PROTOSIO, West Chester.............................Commercial ANNE M. ROBINSON, West Chester.................................Commercial JEAN M. SHELLER, West Chester..................................Commercial ELLEN M. SMITH, Chatwood.......................................Commercial MARY E. SMITH, Chatwood........................................Commercial MARGARET L. SPRINGMAN, West Chester............................Commercial WILLIAM J. SPRINGMAN, West Chester.............................Commercial CLARA M. TAVANI, West Chester...................................Classical JOHN L. TERRELS, West Chester..................................Commercial EDMOND E. TRAVIS, West Chester..................................Classical EMIDIO E. ZACCARELLI, Morstein..................................Classical 9 THE AGNITA JOSEPH P. DURNING Joe (President, Basketball) His frank amiable face helped him, and as a lucky star lighted the way before him. Joe, the president of the class, possesses the personality, fineness, loyalty and dependability that one in his position requires on so many occasions. We have appreciated him as a leader, student and ath- lete. He excels in argumentation—his master topics being War and Communism. Sugartown has many reasons for being proud of her representative. Good-bye, Joe, and may your future associates see you as we do. WILLIAM E. SHERIDAN Bill (Vice-president) He strikes his ideas out of his material as the sculptor reveals the breathing life in the stone. The duke of the Class of 39 is Bill. Although he comes from Downingtown, he is able to keep us well informed of what the well-dressed man should wear. His wisecracks are so well known in these stately walls of learning that we fear he will be greatly missed for these, if for nothing else. Bill possesses the qualities of a leader, which qualities, we hope, will some day shine in their fullest radiance. May you meet with every success, Bill ! 10 THE AGNITA AGNES M. BARRY Agnes” (Treasurer, Orchestra, Hockey, Basketball) Modest and shy as a nun is she. Quiet, reserved, sweet—adjectives hardly de- scribe her. Petite, but oh, so dependable and effi- cient! Every Monday morning, with a twinkle in her blue eyes and a smile playing on her lips, Agnes so graciously asked us for our class dues that we felt ashamed if we were not prepared to comply with so gentle a request. May your sweet winning ways win for you many friends and great happiness in the coming years. MARIE C. DIXON Marie” (Secretary, Hockey, Basketball) She attracts us like a magnet and guides us like a light.” This merry lass comes from Paoli. Always cheerful, she is a welcome addition to any group. Basketball is Marie’s favorite sport. We all remember the critical moments when she flipped” the ball into the basket for the winning points. Marie’s calm compo- sure and quiet reserve have enabled her to attempt and accomplish many very difficult tasks. We are proud to present her as a desirable candidate for the nursing profession. May your ambitions be attained, Marie! BENJAMIN M. BERARDI Benny From his mouth came a buzzing like the murmur of a waterfall.” Benny” is a likeable chap whose quick wit has prevented many a dull moment and provided many a happy one. His good scholarship has merited for him the praise of his teachers, while his ability to prompt has secured for him an indispensable place among the slower pupils. In future years, we expect to hear of him as one of West Chester’s most prominent business men. We’ll miss you, Benny,” but we wish you success. 11 THE AGNITA CHARLES F. BROWN Charlie” (Basketball) His voice rises and falls in rhythmic rush like the wind surging through many leaves.” In Charles we have a rather unusual personality— he assumes a carefree air to conceal seriousness and sympathy. We see through this disguise and know him as he really is. He was an invaluable defense on our basketball team. So fond of dancing is he that he may be seen gliding lightly about at any time or in any place. His excellent portrayal of Judas is last- ingly placed in our memories. May you dance your way through all obstacles. AGNES P. BURKE Aggie” (Hockey, Basketball) She is delicate, fair, flower-like. This vivacious little miss adds joy to our lives by her happy smile and cheery laugh, which is so contagious that it dispels all gloom in an instant. As Claudia” in our Passion Play she has proved her talent as an actress. Her ambition is to become another Florence Nightingale, and we know she will succeed just as she has succeeded in all her past undertakings. The very best wishes from the Class of '39 to you, Aggie! LEONA D. CONDEMI Leona” Calm she is, and gentle as night. Leona is a girl worthy of imitation. Although sur- passed by none in attaining scholastic honors, she is modest and unassuming. So willing is she in giving assistance to others, that helping the slower pupils overcoming difficulties seems to give her great plea- sure. She makes Latin as easy as English. We are proud to claim her. Leona, we know you are well prepared to meet Life's difficulties,- that you may win many laurels is the sincere wish of your classmates. 12 THE AGNITA EDWARD J. COTTER Cotter” He goes to his task as straight as a homing dove. Cotter” is a lad whose ambition is to keep on the sunny side of life. This laughing, curley-haired youth, brimming over with good cheer, has done more than his share in making our school days merry. When it is time for seriousness and earnest effort, we find him in the foreground. May your business venture be successful and be assured we are “rooting for you. ALMA M. DELPINO Alma” (Hockey, Basketball) We meet thee like a pleasant thought, when such is needed. In Alma we have a treasure. Her dependability and studiousness have distinguished her and helped us many times. She is also an accomplished pianist. Alma is not all seriousness. We owe many pleasant hours to her fun-loving disposition. Feeling you are well prepared to meet the hard- ships of life with your smiling lips and open heart, Alma, we earnestly and wholeheartedly say, Fare- well and sincerest wishes for true happiness! JOHN T. DONNELLY “Jack (Basketball) His gliding walk was as level and wary as his voice. In Jack we have the class crooner—and well does he deserve the title. Not only while singing are Jack’s words harmonious—his large vocabulary enables him to utter such well-blended phrases, that he always has attentive listeners. On the basketball floor his prowess helped our team through many a struggle. May your beaming smile and ready humor help you through life’s battle as they have smoothed the rough edges heretofore. 13 THE AGNITA LAURA A. DUDLEY Laura” Her friendship is like a window pane through which sunshine enters into the chambers of our souls. In our four years acquaintance with Laura, we have regarded her as a friend, pal, and sister. She is an appreciative listener to our jokes. This pleasing quality alone makes her practically a martyr for the sake of society. For this and many other reasons, Laura’s popularity is to be envied. We feel assured that her future business career will be as successful as is her present social standing. May the ship of Life carry you over the waters of Time to a safe port beyond, Laura. ANNA M. FALINI Anna (Hockey, Basketball) Anna, like the Sun, brightens every object upon which she shines. We all look for the radiant countenance and wel- come it. In Anna, we are never disappointed. So brimming over with joy and happiness is she, that Mr. Gloom is ashamed to appear in her presence. Her nimble fingers are as rapid on the typewriter as they are graceful at the paino. On the basketball floor our rivals never know where this little minx will appear next. No matter what the future holds for you, Anna, your happy disposition will help you to keep waving the Flag of Victory.” JOHN F. FINEGAN Johnnie” He meets life as the strong swimmer meets the sea. Here is the fair-haired boy of the class as well as one of its good little” men. Having been sports commentator and scorekeeper for the Blue and White during the ’38-’39 campaign, he was chosen to be the sports critic. His efficiency in doing clerical work and his optimistic viewpoints will stand him in good stead for years to come. To this cheerful lad we all join in saying, Adieu.” 14 THE AGNITA M. LOUISE FINEGAN Peggy” (Hockey, Basketball) As frank as rain on a cherry blossom This is our petite Peggy Lou. English and all its divisions seem to be her chief delight—spelling, com- position and correct verbs never held any terror for this comely miss. On the basketball floor or on the hockey field she is equally at home. Her wistful little girl” smile wins for her many a friend; and her perfect poise, many a victory. May your college days be as happy as your high school days and may your teaching career be suc- cessful. LENA M. GIANCOLA Lena” (Hockey,- Basketball, Captain) Her dancing is as light as a Zephyr.” If you ever need encouragement, go to Lena—in her alertness to find the “silver lining she is surpassed by none. Lena has contributed countless laughs to us by her imitation of Baby Snooks.” In hockey and basketball she has secured for us many victories,- and for herself, the admiration of her companions. Lena is also a swing” enthusiast, and in her Ginger Rogers has a rival. This young miss will remain in our hearts as a sincere and loyal friend, ever willing and ready to help. May Lady Luck attend you all your days, Lena! MARIE D. HOWE “Marie” (Hockey, Assistant Captain,- Basketball) “She looks as clear as morning roses newly washed with dew.” Variety is the spice of life.” Marie, if this saying is true, your life, with all your accomplishments, should be quite spicy,”—assistant captain of the hockey team,- valuable member of the basketball team,- an actress, as our Passion Play proved,- a dancer,- and a student. Being the modest possessor of all these talents, you very readily won our admiration. Since you wish to continue your secretarial studies, we part with you, leaving our wishes for your success ringing in your ears. 15 THE AGNITA AGNES M. JACKSON Jacky” You are as gentle as a Zephyr blowing in the wind.” Every day without fail the train from Lenni brings • this little ray of sunshine into our midst. Having enjoyed her company for four years, we feel sure that these same years would have been very dull without her. Her ambition is to become a nurse, and all we can say is, Fortunate patients!” Jacky is surpassed by few in school work, her pet subjects being English and history. Good fortune to you, Jacky ! EDNA M. KELLY Edna (Hockey, Basketball) She spreads enchantmant about her like a fragrance. Edna joined us as a freshman, but we feel as though we have known her all our lives, so definitely has she fixed herself in our hearts. Aston Mills should be proud of her native daughter, for never have we met a more charming maiden. Edna has distinguished herself in the classroom and on the basketball floor and has given invaluable assistance in every activity. May success and good fortune await you wher- ever you go, Edna. WILLIAM J. MARTIN Scotty” “To bargain with him is like going into a lion’s cage with a piece of raw meat in one hand. Scotty was given the title speed demon of the class,” because he says that he came from Philadelphia to West Chester in the fastest time on record. Al- though he is a very good student, he can’t seem to keep out of trouble. When he has an argument with another person, that person is always wrong—never Scotty. With your cheerfulness and optimism you will re- move all barriers to victory, so Good-bye and Good Luck . 16 THE AGNITA RUSSELL B. McCOOL Rupp (Basketball) Confidence came to him like a warm breath. Rupp is assistant editor of the Agnita.” In him constancy, sincerity and modesty are admirably com- bined. He is liked and appreciated by everyone for his studiousness and sage humor. Rupp was one of the stars of the ' 38-'39” basketball team. In the Passion Play he fittingly portrayed the character, Saint John. May your good qualities be appreciated Rupp . DOROTHY M. McCORMICK Dot” (Hockey, Basketball) When she has passed it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music. Dot holds a place in our hearts that no one else will ever possess. She holds us completely under her spell with her gentle and charming manner. We usually find Dot planning some social event, and thus- she has given us hours of pleasure. In sports and in lessons she has been both constant and earnest and has often experienced the joy of achievement. As the years roll by, Dot, we know you will en- dear yourself to those around you, as you have captivated us. Farewell! EDWARD P. McCORMICK Big Stoop” (Basketball) Veins of optimism like threads of gold run through the texture of his talk.” Ed, because of his six feet and five inches, re- ceived the name, Big Stoop. Every inch of his unusual height is put to use, and need we say he was a most valuable center on our basketball team? He was captain of both the school and senior team. His frankness, kindness and sincerity make him a friend to all, while his aptitude for business makes us hope that in him we will have a successful representative. With a feeling of good-will we leave you, Stoop. 17 THE AGNITA T. LUCILLE McKNIGHT Lucille (Orchestra, Hockey, Basketball) Blue are her eyes as fairy flax. Her cheeks like the dawn of day. This golden-haired, blue-eyed young lady has long since won our hearts. Lucille's genial way and friendly manner attracted us to her when first we met and the attraction has become stronger with time. In the history class she often holds the center of the stage and answers difficult questions with an ease we all admire. She is a capable violinist. The very best of luck to you, Lucille. T. MARIE MEARA Marie” Heart on her lips and soul within her eyes, Soft as clime, and sunny as her skies. A friend to one and all is Marie. Whether at a party, in class, or just sitting in the home-room talking, this comely lass adapts herself to every occasion and attracts everyone to her. Her titian hair and twink- ling blue eyes bespeak her personality which is ever bubbling over with mirth and mischief. Young and old alike are won by her charming manner. From the depths of our hearts we hope your path will always be in the wake of Sunshine, Marie. Good-bye! JOSEPHINE R. MILICH Jo Your freshness seems like that of buds in rain.” We are indebted to Malvern for sending us Josephine. She is so carefree that worry seems never to mar her beaming smile. Although the cheerful word is ever on her lips, in her heart is sincere under- standing and all the traits of a true friend. Whenever the helping hand is needed, we find this little miss offering assistance with such gracious willingness that one is pleased rather than ill at ease to have required aid. “Jo,” the Class of '39 wishes you all the happiness one of such generous characteristics deserves. 18 THE AGNITA MARY E. O’CONNELL Mary” (Hockey, Basketball) She is as constant as the northern star.” A heart of gold!”—if ever this described anyone, it describes Mary. No sacrifice to help another was ever too great for her to make. Gentle, understand- ing, sympathetic—many are the woes we’ve poured into her ears to be comforted and encouraged by her words. It is readily seen why this attractive girl and zealous student is claimed as a friend by so many. With true sorrow we say, Good-bye, Mary! ; but add, Best wishes for a brilliant future. ” CATHERINE M. O’NEILL “Kate She is as happy as a rose bush in the sun- shine. Catherine is noted for her humor. Many are the times her quaint sayings and jokes have brought spontaneous laughter. Entertaining others is her de- light. To balance her fun-loving nature, she possesses, a serious and intense interest in art. Our class has been the recipient of honors because of her talent. In painting a landscape nothing escapes her obser- vant eye. From time to time, we see ourselves emerge from under the pen of our skillful Catherine. May your confidence and ready laughs soften the hard paths for you. JOHN A. PENROSE Penny He went on talking in that rapid fluent way of his that was as musical as a bird’s song. Penny is the politician of the class. He enjoys nothing better than a good argument—in fact arguing is Penny’s favorite indoor sport. His winning smile and splendid personality compel us to listen to him and agree with him. May your college days be happy ones and may you attain many scholastic honors. 19 THE AGNITA PHILIP T. PIERGALINE Perky To him the holidays came and went like mileposts from the window of an express train. Perkey” is the smallest boy in the class, being only five feet, four inches tall. He has a great love for modern swing and is a typical jitterbug”. Al- though he is very studious while in school, he has a preference for holidays and waits patiently for each vacation. His quick sense of humor is a great asset to him. We wish you good luck on your last vacation, Perky. ROSALINA C. PROTOSIO Rosie” (Hockey,- Basketball, Assistant Captain) Her truthfulness is as the noonday sun.” She’ll tease you in the morning, she’ll tease you in the evening—in fact, she’ll tease you whenever you’re around. Rosie can also swing” a hockey sick. On the basketball floor she’s a dynamo of energy. If you find her quietly sitting alone, don’t think she is solving a difficult problem—she is just planning an- other prank on some innocent classmate. However, her charm gains ready forgiveness. Rosie, we wish you every happiness this world can give! ANNE M. ROBINSON Anne (Hockey, Basketball) Her words fall, like the gentle rain, impar- tially upon all.” A girl we all admire is Anne. She is capable of understanding very readily subjects which prove to be rather difficult to most of us. The clearness and pre- cision with which she expresses her opinions astound us. Anne also likes to write,- and, when she has a few spare moments, she amuses us by dashing off a ditty. Perhaps some day she may be the author of the Great American Novel —who knows? Anne, when you leave there will be a vacant niche in our hearts. 20 THE AGNITA JEAN M. SHELLER Jean (Hockey) She is as calm as a blue sea lying asleep in the sunshine.” Of all Jean s virtues the most outstanding are her dependability and loyalty. The Class of '39 is for- tunate to claim her as one of its members. Jean excels in public speaking and dramatics. We are proud of her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in our Passion Play. Jean, we know you will make use of every oppor- tunity to attain success, and we trust that Time will not harm your characteristics of which we are so fond. ELLEN M. SMITH Ellen She has the simple charm and delicate vigor of a flower.” Ellen possesses the attributes of a true friend. Her sincerity and graciousness add to an already charming personality. To know Ellen is to respect her. She.- has proven herself a friend to all her classmates. Her ready laughter and quick humor make her a cheerful companion. When snow covers the ground many snow-banks are destroyed by this girl who never seems to satisfy her desire for sledding and the like. Au revoir, Ellen!” May you coast down the steep hills of life with the same ease. MARy E. SMITH Mary” Her blushes are as soft as the mark of one’s breath upon the window pane.” Mary is quiet and refined with an irresistibly pleasing personality. As to her industriousness, we all will testify. Though ever earnest, she has a little laugh of her own and a charming smile. Her rosy cheeks, off-set by merry brown eyes and dark tresses, often assume a deeper hue—Mary has the habit of blushing. We are sure that your prudence, amiability, and conscientiousness will make you appreciated wher- ever you go, Mary. 21 THE AGNITA MARGARET L. SPRINGMAN Peggy (Hockey, Captain,- Basketball) “She is like a sunbeam on a sullen sea. Here we have Peggy, trouping along, spreading cheer galore on everyone she meets. As guard on the basketball floor, she is unequalled; and as captain of the hockey team, she filled her position with capa- bility and precision. In class work she does just as well, meriting high marks with an ease which astounds us. We hope that Life plays a fair game with you, which is wishing no more than you deserve. Adios, Peggy ! WILLIAM J. SPRINGMAN Chick His humor bubbles like a fountain and dances with light. Chick” is our one and only buckaroo —he likes nothing better than a riding, singing cowboy. Apart from this we all look upon Chick as a quiet, studious fellow who tells many a joke in his own humorous way. His faithfulness to duty and altruistic manner should help him in every adventure. You’ve been a real pal, Chick, so it’s hard to say, Good-bye. CLARA M. TAVANI Dolly” (Hockey, Basketball) She is as small and gracious as a fairy.” Without Dolly what would we do? It is difficult to imagine; but we do know that without her charming personality, so essentially a part of our class, school life would be rather dull. Although small, Dolly is so full of fun that her size is more than atoned for. We know that on the Road of Life Dolly will surmount all difficulties with that same ease with which she smiles at troubles and dispels care just as the Sun disperses the clouds. Stay as you are now, Dolly, and Life will smile on you. 22 THE AGNITA JOHN T. TERRELS “Jack” “His good nature, like a bee, collects honey from everywhere.” In “Jack we have a man who looks at the world through rose-colored glasses. He never finds fault and is always on the alert for fun. He delights in being the first one to spring a new joke or to tell the latest news. As is characteristic of those from Rigg- town, he is studious. Being friendly, he has won a place in the heart of every senior. May Fortune keep your path rosy, “Jack.” EDMOND E. TRAVIS Ed” “He comes and goes with a swallow’s swiftness. Ed” like the average small person is able to make plenty of noise. Just mention the word “farming, and Ed becomes the most interested listener. Did I say Listener ? Well, yes, but not for long—he soon becomes the only speaker of that particular conversation. He is a studious boy with that never- say-die spirit. May your perseverance remain with you always, Ed. EMIDIO E. ZACCARELLI Milly” He comes to himself like one roughly shaken from sleep. Let us present to you one of those dreamers who doze and build air castles with an amazing rapidity. Milly comes from Morstein every morning at 8:45— quite a feat for him. He is a quiet student and an ardent follower of Shakespeare because of a line in Macbeth — Sleep is the chief nourisher in life's feast. Farewell to you and pleasant dreams! 23 THE AGNITA EDITORIALS POPE PIUS XI Since the earliest times men are remembered for their great deeds. Julius Caesar and Napoleon are known for their great conquests,- Columbus’ fearlessness influenced other great explorers to find this rich land in which we live,- George Washington, the father of our country, will never be forgotten—his great courage helped us establish this nation,- our President Roosevelt will go down in history because of his perseverance in building up our country when it reached its greatest crisis,- but the man who has really aided mankind more than any of these is our late beloved Pope Pius XI. His campaign for peace is one of the greatest plans ever conceived. The opposition he received in Hitler’s desire for power did not weaken his courage. Hitler strove to gain this power regardless of the hardships and suffer- ings he caused others, but Pope Pius encouraged his people by doing things to make them happy. Pius XI was born on May 31, 1857, at Desio, ten miles from Milan, and was baptized Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti. His childhood was spent viewing the pleasant life of his people in their small town. He received his earliest education from a priest who tutored all the peasant children in that vicinity. Two years later he was sent to a high school in Saint Peter. Because of his father’s death, Achille received his education through his uncle. While a seminarian he was noticed because of his great devotion to study, his religious character and his maturity of speech. The Archbishop of Milan, who knew the boy well, addressed him as My Venerable Youth. Achille completed his preparation for the seminary at Archbishop’s College of Saint Charles. After spending three years in the study of theology he was sent to Rome to Lombard College. His ordination took place on December 20, 1879. After this he went to the Gregorian University and received a degree for canon law. During the years 1882-1883, Father Ratti taught a regular course in sacred eloquence and dogmatic theology. After five years of teaching he filled a vacancy in the Ambrosian Library. For forty years he studied there and at the Vatican Library. From 1918 till 1922, Father Ratti was given different positions: as, Apostolic Delegate to Poland, Papal Nuncio to Poland and Cardinal Archbishop of Milan. 24 THE AGNITA In 1922 as Cardinal Archbishop he was elected the two-hundred and sixty-first Pope and took the title of Pope Pius XI. As the Pope of Peace, he held this office for seventeen years till his greatly mourned death on February 10, 1939, at the age of eighty-one years. Peace has been sought by all at one time or another, but never has it been urged so much as during his reign. His great aim was to bring peace among all nations. This thought was uppermost in his mind even during the last few minutes of his life on earth. While Pope Pius held his office in Poland, he encouraged the Poles when they were invaded by the Russians. He led the Church through the worst years of war and disorders. He succeeded in settling the Roman question by joining in a concordat with Italy so as to be able to bless his people from the balcony. The title Pope of the Missions’’ was given to him. He chose Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus as their patroness. Missions made more progress during his reign than during that of any other Pope. He consecrated the first six Chinese bishops and the first Japanese bishops for the native clergy. His reign was called an era of canonizations,- but many times he was very much saddened by so many persecutions. We hope that Pope Pius XII will not have to endure the sight of so many persecutions as his predecessor did. Pope Pius XI, Pope of Peace and Apostle of Our Lord, will always be remembered for his encouragement for tranquility. He had the warmest affection for all, even his enemies; and our love for him was shown by our great sorrow at his death. EDNA M. KELLY ROCKNE’S ANNIVERSARY The night of March 30th, eight years ago, is never to be forgotten. This night was one of the happiest in Knute Rockne’s life—his great football team had won its second national championship. Immediately after dining, with two of his friends, he was to leave for a speaking tour throughout the United States. Rockne went to the airport where the pilots were carefully planning their course,- but God plans things differently, because that night the plane in which Rockne was flying crashed. Don’t say it was cruel or unplanned; if Rockne’s life was such a great success, his death would do more good—only God knew. Knute Kenneth Rockne, wizard of the pigskin, maker of men, adopted son of Our Lady, was dead. The silver crucifix of his rosary was bent around his finger like a ring. In his quick descent to death his hand instinctively grasped this symbol of his love for Jesus and Mary. 25 THE AGNITA What a lesson sportswriters could teach America s youth! This great man unashamedly clung to God by going often to confession and kept himself close to his God by frequent communion. Don’t say what the world called tragic was unplanned. In his death he coached not eleven but more than eleven millions. As Rockne fell he held something out to all of us and he spoke the same words as the falling soldier of Ypress said in 1915: 'To you from falling hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high.” RUSSELL B. McCOOL CLASS SONG (Humoresque) Lovely day and singing birds And earth pay homage to our youth— To youthful hearts saying farewell tdoay. We’ve been happy in our school Where you have taught us shining truth And shaped our minds with greatest care. Farewell and fare well, Alma Mater! We. whose hearts are saddened Witn parting thoughts on this joyous day, Say adieu and promise to be true. Alma Mater, dearest one, Your beacon light guide us aright Through Life’s long way, lest we from duty stray. Steadfast all, and loyal all, For Truth and Right shall be our fight— May glory crown Saint Agnes dear! 26 LEONA D. CONDEMI THE AGNITA THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY O heart of Mary! pure and fair, There is no stain in thee,- In Adam’s fall thou hast no share, From sin’s control thou’rt free. The Immaculate Heart of Mary! What beauty of thought these words contain! Let us think for a moment and try to grasp the full meaning of this title. It brings to the mind the image of something flawless and celestially pure. It proclaims to the whole world the stainlessness of Mary’s life. If Mary’s heart shone in all its glory and radiant purity, its beauty would so dazzle our eyes that we would have to divert our gaze. Of such brilliance is the purity of our Queen and Patroness! The virtue of purity is the most cherished of all virtues. From the beginning of time it was placed in a rank above all others. Yet, when we look about us and see so many indifferent to it, we wonder at a nd question their self-deception. The youth of today have numerous temptations to overcome because of the avaricious men and women who issue all kinds of pictures, magazines and novels for our young people to see and read. These unscrupulous people are so bent on acquiring wealth that they not only blind themselves, but try to blind others, to the ruin and misery their source of material gain brings to their innocent victims, the youth of today, the men and women of tomorrow. The duty of our generation is to combat and conquer these foes. We can do so if we fight with every 'attainable weapon—the most powerful of which are prayer and the sacraments. And what would be more fitting, my dear classmates, than to begin and bless each day with the words of the morning offering: “O Jesus! through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, etc.”? So, dear Mother, we thy children, who are about to join the vast army of Catholic youth, place as a shield over our hearts thy title, Immaculate Heart of Mary, while we say: O heart of Mary! pure and fair, No beauty with thine can compare! From ev’ry stain of sin thou’rt free,- O make us pure in heart like thee. ELLEN M. SMITH LIVE PURE, SPEAK TRUE In Tennyson’s Idylls of the King,” the heart of the youthful Gareth is aglow with the desire to be knighted by King Arthur so that he might be privileged to practice the virtues most dear to the king—that he might “Live pure, speak true.” We are, as it were, modern Gareths. Our greatest ambition is to be knighted by Christ, our King, to dwell in His court, and to be com- 27 THE AGNITA panions to His dear Mother Mary, our Queen. To prepare ourselves for this high station we must acquire the virtues dear to our King and Queen. By purity we shall become beautiful within, by truth we shall convey the right impression without. We cannot think of Mary without thinking of her radiant virtues of which purity is the brightest. To know her intimately and to love her tenderly, one must be pure. In these days when so much evil surrounds us, we need protection—protection provided for by vigilance and secured by virtue. St. Matthew, quoting Christ, says: “Blessed are the clean of heart for they shall see God.” What greater reward could be offered! To see God is to enjoy God and to be in His heavenly court. A person who is pure is honest, and an honest man speaks the truth. Robertson defines truth thus: ‘Truth lies in character. Christ did not simply speak the truth. He is truth; truth, through and through; for truth is a thing not of words, but of life and being.” If we think the truth, we will speak the truth and act the truth. Since it is our aim to be knights of Christ and companions of Mary, we must keep the words of our motto ever before us and practice its injunction at all times. Then, and only then, may we be assured that we shall be deserving of a place in the heavenly court of our King. So, classmates, Be the matter what it may, Always speak the truth; If at work or if at play, Always speak the truth. T. LUCILLE McKNIGHT FALSE GODS Just as the Dardanian race, When their last day had come, Knowing it not, new altars built To their gods both deaf and dumb. So do many in Life’s brief hour Build to honor and wealth— Gods deaf and dumb—and soon forget Death takes its toll by stealth. LEONA D. CONDEMI 28 THE AGNITA NEUTRALITY K. of C. Prize Essay Chapter after chapter has been compiled to form the history of America and the rest of God’s creation. These chapters have been woven upon a giant loom, the world, created by the Prince of Peace. Before bestowing this loom upon man He created a background containing great possibilities and the means of man’s attaining an eternal reward for his diligence and just efforts to weave a tapestry of earthly happiness. But as the ages passed the tapestry became woven with a variety of threads,- threads of war, peace, compromises, and neutrality. The thread we are particularly concerned about is neutrality. Neutrality, we learn, can be defined in international law as the status of a state which maintains an attitude of non-interference with respect to an existing war between other states rendering neither aid nor service to either belligerent in military operations. There are several forms of neutrality: as, qualified” neutrality, when the neutral state is bound by a previous agreement to render specific aid to a belligerent; absolute neutrality, when the state abstains wholly from interference on either side; and lastly, per- petual’’ neutrality, when the state is resolved at no time to enter the conflicts of other nations. This latter form can well be illustrated by the strict observance of its principles by Belgium and Switzerland. Some people wonder, I suppose, how these threads of neutrality have been woven through the tapestry on the loom. From the earliest period of time there have been disputes and fighting. Man is of such a nature that to trespass upon his rights arouses him to defend them. In the Bible is the earliest indication of neutrality of which we have record. It deals with a certain tribe that wandered through neutral territory. It is here that the neutrality thread had its origin, but in later records we find it to be existing in the maritime states of the Mediterranean during the late Middle Ages. Through the tapestry it weaves itself until we hear of the Declaration of Paris in 1856. This Declaration was ratified by all the countries of Europe and America with the exceptions of the United States, Spain, and Mexico. But although not strictly adopting the Declaration, the United States has always observed its policy. Perhaps the thread has been kept too long from the section of the loom which holds our interest. America, of course, is our main concern. 29 THE AGNITA American history was begun by Washington, the greatest general, statesman, and president of all times. You may think that it was easy to remain out of war in Washington s day. But even then conflicts were raging across the seas—battles that would have ensnared us but for the neutral peace policies of General Washington. Though one of the greatest generals of the world, he believed in a neutral policy, for he once said: “Cultivate peace and harmony with all nations. Over- grown military establishments are a menace to any form of government. Succeeding presidents attempted to follow the first presidents advice. Compromises were made to achieve peace. But the thread of war was still entwining itself about our America, finally ensnaring us in the most destructive conflict in all history—the great World War, which took a frightful toll of both the population and finances of America. We reaped from this war the title of victors, thousands of dead and wounded, the worst depression of our time, and an $11,000,000,000 war debt still standing. Can any sane, intelligent person ever say that in order to obtain peace we must fight? For it is certain and proved that peace cannot be obtained by war. After this great conflict Europe, which had reaped the terror and the dictatorships, turned to establish a means whereby disputes could be settled by peaceful means. The consequence was the establishing of the World Court in 1922. This Court was to settle among nations all controversies that arose which could not be successfully settled by their foreign ministers. The threads of neutrality continued to be woven upon the giant loom. Today the leaders of our America are attempting to secure a neutral position in the world of strife. In May 1936, President Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Act and then began putting it into effect. Neutral nations today are adopting what is known as armed neutrality.” It is simply that in time of war a neutral nation holds itself under arms prepared to resist by force any aggression of a belligerent power. Thus has been woven the tapestry upon the great loom up till the present day. Is the Maker of the world-loom satisfied with the work being done? I think in His infinite justice He sees the difficulty we have of weaving upon the loom the neutral threads. True, God doesn’t like war. That was clearly illustrated in the Garden, when He commanded Peter to put up his sword saying: Put up your sword, for he that taketh up the sword shall perish by the sword.” We are weaving today greater, more outstanding neutral threads that overlap the hindering threads of war. We are preparing to finish our history by handing to the Prince of Peace a tapestry whose value will be increased by the outstanding threads of neutrality. ANNE M. ROBINSON 30 THE AGNITA ON WRITING AN ESSAY With my notes before me and a dictionary beside me, I began my real task of the evening. My assignment was an essay on “Egyptology as a Hobby.” I have always connected the term with aged and dusty archeologists and with bespectacled scientists looking for hammer- headed doodle bugs in mummy cases, and the prospect of an hour spent writing on such desiccated things didn’t seem very inviting. On reading under Egyptology in an encyclopedia, however, I found I had the wrong idea of the subject. Egyptology is the study of Egyptian antiquities. Further delving told me that “material and literary treasures, unearthed in the Nile Valley, have reconstructed the literary, artistic, economic, social, political and religious life of ancient Egypt.’’ I had laboriously collected the notes and now I looked at them impatiently. The Nile’s repeated overflowing and the Ptolemy’s rule gave me no hint as to how one should make a hobby of them. Nevertheless, I wrote the title and began the essay. A definition of the topic being in order, I made that my opening sentence. “No one,’’ I went on, “who has not made at least a venture into the field of Egyptology can appreciate the ease with which it lends itself to being a cultivated hobby.’’ No, nor can anyone who has not tried it, realize how futile are the efforts of a salesman trying to sell a product he doesn’t even know! I glanced up and my eyes rested on the book I had just been reading. Oh, that this essay were completed! One of the little girls, passing by, asked me what the big book was. I replied that it was a history. Next, she wanted to know what I was writing. And then, “What’s an essay?’’ That was the limit. Defining an essay is almost as hard as writing one—at least, one on “Egyptology as a Hobby.’’ But that reminded me that I had two hundred words to do yet, and I again assumed my duties as publicity department for Egyptology. “We should be especially interested in Egyptology because it is in Egypt that we find the earliest recorded civilization.’’ I sighed and nibbled at my pen. Then an idea came to me. Why hadn’t I thought of it before! Of course, that was the way to convince people that Egyptology is a most desirable hobby. How simple it all seemed now! The words fairly flowed from my pen. What a glib thing a pen can be when the gray cells behind the elbow become active! With word after word and sentence after sentence did I pursue my supposed reader until I was sure he couldn’t but be persuaded that Egyptology is the ideal hobby. When I finally ended the verbal harangue, I was amazed at my eloquence. Perhaps I had discovered the secret gift that had moved such essayists as Bacon, Montaigue and Lamb. But all the excitement of newly-found genius soon left me as I put away my essay and opened the book I had put away an hour before. LEONA D. CONDEMI 31 THE AGNITA THE LAMB OF GOD On March 26, 1939, we had the privilege of enacting some of the events that took place in the world’s greatest drama—the Passion of Christ—in a play entitled, The Lamb of God.’’ As the curtain parts a crowd of people throng the city streets to await the procession of the high priests carrying the Paschal Lamb. Peter and John, who are discussing the miracles of Christ, join the crowd and watch the procession until a pitcher-bearer brings them a message and bids them follow. Soon Joseph of Arimathea, Caiaphas, Annas and Judas make their appearance. The citizens look on with great interest as Judas names his price for the betrayal and he receives the money. Simon the Leper, Bartimaeous, the Dove Seller and the Money Changer argue over the miracles of Christ, leading the citizens to a brawl which necessitates the Centurion and guards to break it up. Our Blessed Lady appears with Mary of Cleophas. They hear the news of the betrayal from Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene, Martha and John. As they are about to go forth to the Crucifixion, they hear the crowd shouting, Crucify Him!’’ Mary breaks away from the others to go to Him. Act two opens with thunder and lightning. Horror-stricken citizens rush on the stage. Their wailing is ceased by Jairus, a follower of Christ, who reminds them there is no escape from God. The Centurion then promises to watch their homes and the citizens are dispersed. Pilate and Claudia, his wife, appear. She is distracted because her husband has past the sentence of Crucifixion on Christ. She beseeches him: Have nothing to do with this just Man , but the Roman governor fears he will lose his position if he adheres to his wife s plea. Claudia weeps bitterly as Pilate leads her home. Mary Magdalene, Miriam and Martha are on their way to the Cross. Mary Magdalene regrets that she could not save Christ from His cruel death. As they leave to prepare Christ’s body for burial, Annas and Caiaphas, accompanied by their followers, the High Priests, come in view. While they stand talking, Judas rushes to them with the money. Enraged, he throws it at their feet and runs off to hang himself. The upper room is the scene of the last act. Here we see some of the Apostles, Mary, Miriam, Mary of Cleophas and Martha. Mary Magdalene comes for Peter and John when she discovers Christ s body is not in the tomb. The three go forth telling the others to await their return. 32 SIMON THE LEPER: “NAY, TWAS BY HIS TOUCH HE CURED MY LEPROSY.” JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA: I PRAY THEE, GIVE ME LEAVE TO TAKE HIM FROM THE CROSS BEFORE THE SABBATH DAY. JUDAS: ...........TAKE IT BACK! CURSES ON THE POWER OF WEALTH THAT DROVE ME TO THIS CRIME. THOMAS: MY LORD, AND MY GOD! THE AGNITA John comes in jubilantly saying: ‘Our Lord is risen!’’ Mary Magdalene and Salome enter with the news that they have seen and spoken with the risen Lord. Peter, Barnabas and Cleophas then enter. They try to convince Thomas that Christ is truly risen. He refuses to believe, saying: Unless I see the wounds in His hands and thrust my hand into His riven side, I will not believe. With this Christ’s voice is heard saying: Peace be unto you! Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed. Thomas resignedly falls on his knees, exclaiming: My Lord and My God! Again the curtain is drawn. There is no more thunder, no more lightning, no more anxiety. We are sorry it is all over,- yet, glad to know that we have succeeded in accomplishing what we set out to do. For these memorable hours upon which we shall often linger in the days to come, we thank Father Schuyler who coached us so thoroughly. MARY E. SMITH SHADOWS Softly the dim firelight dances On a creamy, dusky wall; Swiftly strange, gay things I fancy— Things that make no sense at all. For the shadows are gay dancers That dip and gracefully glide, And other shadows are prancers That are some bold racer’s pride. All the shadows come together Forming the best scene of all, And then I cannot tell whether It is you by yonder wall. For the silhouetted figure Seems to be your very pose, Gradually it grows vaguer— Darkness and shadow round me close. ANNE M. ROBINSON 37 THE AGNITA CLASS HISTORY The record of past events is known as history. Until comparatively recent times man had to depend on tradition and much valuable information was lost. Fortunate are we to live in a time when valuable information is recorded, and may we never try to impede the progress of the world by withholding the history of the Class of 1939. This priceless compendium is arranged in four sections, each of which is too distinct to be compiled with the others. Freshman Year In 1936, there knocked at the door of St. Agnes High School sixty-three applicants. We were admitted and, because of our number, were divided into two classes. It is difficult to say exactly what were our feelings during that first year. We often felt out of place, but tried to appear composed. Just the time when we were trying our best to show the seniors that we were as big as they, they would accomplish some feat and leave us gaping in awe. Down from our imaginary height would we come and grovel at the bottom again. Then deep in our hearts we secretly resolved that, if we should ever free ourselves from the green bonds of freshman ignorance, we would strive to accomplish more awe- inspiring feats. We played hockey and basketball with great zest, and now, realizing how little we knew, we wonder at our courage and confi- dence. We waded through two sets of examinations in the same blissful manner. Soon, however, we learned that high school has its purpose and its own way of recompense for effort. Scarcely had we realized what had happened, when our bonds were loosed and we were free to accomplish our ambitions. T. Lucille McKnight. Sophomore Year September saw us back bearing with pride our new title, “sophomores.” It was our turn to smile when the freshmen attempted to appear grown up. We began the school term with the determination to study diligently and merit good class standing. November found many boys trying for places on the basketball team. After the Christmas holidays many girls eagerly hurried to the gymnasium to begin the annual basketball season. Though merely sophomores, we did very well; but the experienced playing of the seniors brought them forth victoriously. 38 THE AGNITA We won distinction by being the only class to have a class paper —the Sophomore Times’’ reported all class happenings and sports news. Every member of the class was proud of the little paper and tried to make it something worth while. After the mid-year examinations time seemed to have wings. Already it was time to elect our class officers, who are as follows: Joseph Durning, President; William Sheridan, Vice-President; Agnes Barry, Treasurer,- and Marie Dixon, Secretary. The time for the selection of our courses warned us that our sophomore year was drawing to a close. Twenty-one selected the commercial studies,- and twenty, the classical. The warm May breezes playing softly over the earth beckoned us to one of the most beautiful events of the year—the May Procession. Then we assembled to pay homage to Mary, our Queen. After a fitting tribute had been paid, the warm shadows lengthening told us all too clearly that the joyous sophomore year, like that May day, was coming to an end. Anna M. Falini Junior Year At last, here we were standing on the brink of the second half of our high school career and displaying the dignity and poise of upper-classmen. The class had reached the parting of the ways with twenty-one learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping and stenography and twenty attempting experiments in chemistry. With the excitement of hockey over we chose our pins. Next came basketball and all its thrills. Mid-year examinations taxed our minds and with them over we began the second semester. We were steadily climbing towards our goal—senior year. Winter came to an end and gracious spring brought with it many pleasures as well as final examinations. We looked forward to the Junior-Senior Banquet with expectancy and excitement. Much to our satisfaction, every hopeful joy wqs realized on that night. Graduation loomed ahead and sorrowfully did we bid our friends, the seniors, good-bye. Our junior year was completed and after a few short months of vacation we would be known as seniors. M. Louise Finegan Senior Year September arrived at last and changed our most pleasant dreams into realities. After classes were well on their way, we chose our class ring with the greatest of care, and feel that the ring selected can rival the finest in workmanship. Early in December we wrote the Knights of Columbus essay, ‘ Neutrality.’’ We seemed to be running 39 THE AGNITA a race with Time, and hardly were we aware of it when it was time for the Christmas holidays. Returning in January, we were confronted with the mid-year examinations, after which we had a retreat in honor of our patroness, St. Agnes. The short month of February came all too quickly. We selected our salutatorian, valedictorian and Agnita” staff. Each day brought new interests, the greatest of which was the announcement of the cast for our play. Lines were studied, costumes were made, scenery was arranged, hours for practice were scheduled—we were prepared to present The Lamb of God. Our attention was then turned to the Agnita”—the writing of personals, poems, editorials, and innumerable other articles kept each member active and alert. The last week of school was made memorable by a most delightful and interesting trip to Washington, the parting gift of our pastor, Father Schuyler, and the banquet which the juniors gave in our honor. Graduation time has come! Tomorrow, we will complete the final chapter of our high school history. There will be left for us memories fond and beautiful. Margaret L. Springman FAREWELL MESSAGE Long years ago the minstrels played Their melodies with thought inlaid, Played of gayety and laughter Of farewells that followed after. And we departing now must play Our minstrelsy that ends this day. We bid goodbye to days of old And play our grateful lays of gold, Sing with voices so sweet and low Our gratitude that you must know. Promising you our loyalty Our hearts’ and our souls’ purity. And as the echoes softly fall Farewell, St. Agnes, sing we all. ANNE M. ROBINSON 40 THE AGNITA CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1939 of Saint Agnes High School, being firm believers in the old adage: It is better to give than to receive, do hereby bequeath our last few possessions with the sincere hope that the recipients will make the best use of this great wealth. To Father Schuyler, we leave our deepest gratitude. We hope that we shall all be faithful in driving on the right road, which he, by his unceasing efforts, has so patiently cleared for us. To the Faculty, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, our heart-felt thanks for the education which has become part of us. May God continue to give them the strength to carry on their zealous work! To our Alma Mater, the wish that she may keep her portals wide open to all who seek a Catholic education. To the Juniors, we leave all our books with the hope that they will make as much use of them as we did, and thereby become praise- worthy seniors. To the Sophomores, the title, Juniors.” May their foolish wisdom turn to real knowledge. To the Freshmen, the privilege of looking down on the new Frosh.” To the individual members of the Class of 1940, our immediate successors, we bestow the following treasures: To George Temple, Joseph Durning’s obligation to act as speech- maker at any and all class and school functions. To Francis DiSanti, some of Edward McCormick’s height and William Springman’s brawn. To Philip Tuckloff, John Donnelly’s wavy hair and William Sheri- dan’s way with the ladies. To the Mighty Mite, James Finegan, Philip Piergaline’s success as a jitterbug. To Robert Brown, the heavy responsibility of carrying on the Brown tradition in the Passion Play—as a preparation, we leave him Russell McCool’s attentiveness during class. To James Miller, all of John Finegan’s love for bookkeeping and Edward Cotter’s lovely curly hair. To Frederick O’Connell, the title, Romeo of the class,” which, until this time, belonged exclusively to John Terrels. To Joseph McCormick, with our best wishes, William Martin’s fast and furious style of basketball. To Vincent Sheller, we reluctantly leave the golden voice of Benjamin Berardi and the day-dreams of Emidio Zaccarelli. 41 THE AGNITA To Patrick Corcoran, the loquacity of John Penrose and the noise of Edmond Travis. To Mary Frame, Agnes Jackson’s personality and title, Glamour Girl. To Marie Redmond, Josephine Milich’s ability to drive a car. To Elizabeth McCormick, we proudly offer the golden locks of our only blonde, Lucille McKnight. To Frances Garvin, Laura Dudley’s stature and Anne Robinson’s win-or-die-in-the-attempt’’ determination. To Audrey Thompson, Anna Falini’s slim figure. To Louise Coggins, Leona Condemi’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge and Ellen Smith’s quiet dignity. To Rose Dawson, Agnes Barry’s ability to keep quiet during class and Marie Meara’s kindheartedness in helping the poor boys with their bookkeeping. To Marie McCusker, Marie Howe’s diet formula. To Josephine Condemi, Dorothy McCormick’s naturally curly hair with the hope that she doesn’t have to go to the hair dresser more than three times a week. To Margaret McCormick, Jean Sheller’s part in the Passion Play. May she star also. To Mildred Badum, Catherine O’Neill’s eagerness for extra bookkeeping periods. To Marguerite Monaghan, Marie Dixon’s way of making the boys turn around and the pleasure of being cheerleader. To Mary Travis, Agnes Burke’s bicycle. To Jean Orendorff, Louise Finegan’s car so that she can ride home alone after school. To Kathleen Mackin, Edna Kelly’s book of bus tickets. To Josephine DiStefano, Clara Tavani’s charming manner. We also wish her success in her quest for height. To Mary White, Mary Smith’s rosy cheeks and broader figure. To Alice Shaffer, Rosalina Protosio’s swiftness on the basketball floor. To Margaret Barry, Lena Giancola’s strange dancing technique. To Charlotte McCormick, Margaret Springman’s proficiency in everything she does and Alma Delpino’s record For attendance. To the entire class, Mary O’Connell’s exceptional spirit of “charity to all.” We, hoping to be of sound mind, designate this document as our last will and testament on the tenth day of June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and thirty-nine. Signed: WILLIAM J. MARTIN EDWARD P. McCORMICK 42 THE AGNITA PROPHECY A fairy waved her wand one day, And told us in her blithesome way Of every classmate’s future day. A statesman now we surely see— Our Joseph Durning it must be, Who makes the laws of our country. Another leader in our land— William Sheridan’s guiding hand Now conducts a most famous band. Lucille McKnight, a blue-eyed lass, Achieves honors as the days pass— She’s a nurse of the highest class. Walking through life, carefree and gay, Anna Falini smiles all day— She is chef for “Hotel Careway.’’ Emidio Zaccarelli Is to business necessary, - ’Cause his motto is: “I hurry.” A noted authoress is she, This poetic celebrity— ’Tis Anne Robinson we do see. Senator Penrose, known as John, The United States called upon, So off to Congress he has gone. Russell McCool invented things With many nuts and bolts and springs— Now in his coffers money rings. Rosalina Protosio Stays in her salon, “Rosy-Jo,” And fairly makes her patrons glow. Neatly garbed in white cap and gown A city nurse from a little town, Marie Dixon has won renown. 43 THE AGNITA Up North where it’s so very cold Pilot Berardi, explorer bold, Has wondrously discovered gold. Clara Tavani, does command In a select school of our land, And firmly rules with gentle hand. Completely hidd’n in silken mound, Mary Smith will always be found Neatly and becomingly gowned. Agnes Barry, so trim and neat, Need never fear that she’ll be beat As best hostess in Hotel Treat.’’ John Terrel s love to domineer Has given him a nice veneer— Success shines on this engineer. Catherine O Neill, blessed with graces, Though trav ling through many places, Always finds time to sketch faces. Louise Finegan, sweet and shy, Surprised all by learning to fly; Now she bids the dull earth good-bye. Charles Brown is a happy lad, Who’s known to follow every fad. He s now terpsichorean mad. What a game! Oh my, what a game! You all know this announcer’s name— John Finegan of radio fame. As busy as the well known bee, Marie Meara we now do see; She II tell you of your family tree. Edmond Travis—inspiration For all who seek information— Writes verses for recitation. William Springman, we all feel sure, Will chase the blues by his own cure— He tells strange tales of old folk lure'. 44 THE AGNITA And in glittering lights we read Of Edward Cotter in The Steed’ — He’s an actor as we decreed. Skilled Doctor Kelly cures all ills, Not merely by her coated pills— Her great skill cures—it never kills. John Donnelly at eight on your dial Will croon away your every trial In his inimitable style. In the law court of our country We see Leona Condemi, Arguing quite successfully. The pen, her sword, to fight for right, Ellen Smith writes both day and night, Having reached the journalist s height. Alma Delpino, busy girl, Is caught in the medicinal whirl, For thermometers she does twirl. Tis Agnes Jackson we acclaim, Who succeeded as she did aim And rivals Miss Nightingale s fame. Alas, we have an auctioneer! For William Martin does appear— Going, going, it’s gone,’’ we hear. They have a mayor in Boothwyn— Laura did the election win; And now does Mayor Dudley grin! Agnes Burke, so tidy and neat, Is a nurse whose smile is so sweet When ailing patients she does greet. Headlines blaze in a type so black! Lena Giancola has come back With honors from Olympic’s track. Jean Sheller, actress on the stage, Has made news for many a page, Though she is very young in age. 45 THE AGNITA Having traveled so very far, Edward McCormick is a star, Whose record is without a mar. Josephine Milich’s love for art Indeed became her counterpart, When her new salon she did start. Margaret Springman, in her career, Sees in the children she does steer Replicas of her classmates dear. Marie Howe owns a candy shop Where all her classmates long to stop To test her choicest chocolate drop. Dorothy McCormick’s gayety Finds sway in high society— She even meets nobility. Mary O’Connell, teacher smart, When from St. Agnes she did part, Left a classmate with a broken heart. Philip Piergaline, a king. Oh, yes! He is the king of “swing.” Gloom does he chase,- joy does he bring. Since each one knows his destiny, We all may let ourselves feel free From worry of events to be. AGNES P. BURKE AGNES D. JACKSON CLARA M. TAVANI ROSALINA C. PROTOSIO 46 THE AGNITA SALUTATORY Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. From the most ancient times men have welcomed the peace-maker as one far greater than the conqueror, for men have always sought peace both for themselves and for their fellow men. Some have been successful in their search to find, and in their effort to retain peace. Others have searched for years—but in vain, because they knew not where to seek. The former have obtained what they desired because they knew the right source and went directly to that source. Peace comes from within—it makes its abode in the heart that loves God. A heart that loves God is a heart rich in virtue,- it is a heart that cannot be robbed of its wealth by any outside force. According to Fenelon, it has five great enemies: namely, avarice, ambition, envy, pride and anger; but these find no place in the heart that truly loves God. We, who are about to take our places in society and to join that throng seeking happiness, have been well prepared by those who have stressed this most essential lesson. The way to find and possess peace has been clearly defined for us by you whose presence gives us such unspeakable joy today. We greet you as peacemakers. Dear Reverend Fathers, we welcome you! You, Christ’s repre- sentatives, have so thoroughly instructed us in His message of peace that there remains for us but to go as you have directed. May we show our gratitude by being faithful to your teaching. On our first venture we ask your blessing. Dear Sisters, most hearty greetings! Forcefully indeed have you illustrated the lesson of peace. Wealth, honor or worldly pleasures have no part in your lives,- but you possess the peace that the whole world is seeking. In the numerous trials that are to be ours may your example be as a beacon light guiding us to safety. Dear Parents, where shall we find true expression of our joy in seeing you with us here in our high school today? Need we utter words of welcome? You, who have encouraged us in our every effort, have no small share in sowing the seed of peace. Knowing so well the difficulties with which we shall have to cope and forseeing the many snares that will surround us, you sent us to this Catholic high school that we might learn where to find a lasting peace. We extend to you our warmest welcome. 47 THE AGNITA Classmates, let us keep in mind the shining example of our patroness, Mary Immaculate. She saw her Son nailed to the cross,- she saw Him die,- she saw Him placed in the tomb; and, although she was sorrowful—sorrowful as no other person ever was or ever will be, she had peace of soul. She had peace of soul because she had faith in her Divine Son, because she knew that all His bitter agony and death was the will of His Father, and because the will of the Triune God was her will. Dear fathers, sisters, parents and friends, again we welcome you and thank you most sincerely for the lesson of peace which you have taught us. Let come what may, with the grace of God, we will strive to keep within us this so greatly needed virtue, that we, too, may enjoy that peace that surpasseth all understanding.” JOSEPH P. DURNING OUR DEAD FRIENDS From the lowest depths they cry to us in pain, Our dear dead friends—and must they cry in vain? For we may help them their great debt to pay To God’s just law—then pray for them today. AGNES P. BURKE FORSAKEN Veiled with cobwebs, Browned and dusty, Lies a soldier— Tin—all rusty. LEONA D. CONDEMI 48 THE AGNITA VALEDICTORY Alas, how soon has come the day to bid thee Farewell, Alma Mater! Too soon has come the day to bid farewell to our zealous priests and sisters who have taught us, to bid farewell to our classmates, to our school books, to the walls that sheltered us while we studied. Today we leave you. Alma Mater, as we step over your protecting threshold into Life's broad pathway, we are confronted by the questions which Time asks of youth: Where are you going? Why? Pertinent to this is the some- thing we wish to say—the supplement to our fond farewell, which we present as a token of our love and gratitude to you. It is a promise, the promise of youth. To solve the problems facing it, youth must band and co-operate as never before. Herein will lie the fulfillment of our promise. The world is a stage,” says the bard. The many ages of history are but acts in the great play of Time. Each generation acts its bit, speaks its lines, and is gone forever. On the morrow we will begin to play our part. The school days we leave behind us are happy memories which will cheer us on Life’s journey. Alma Mater, we hear your parting wish and command to us that when we play our short scene on the stage it be highly successful and an inspiration to those who follow—that we serve God and Country, and love our fellow men as you have taught us,- that we solve problems by applying Godly principles and true logic,- that we be not swept away by the orator, but guided by the thinker,- that we establish a sound basis for our future stand by imbibing the Catholic philosophy of life and making ours a Catholic view in coping with the problems besetting civilization. Life is real, life is earnest. This is the first precept youth must accept. To strive ever forward; to claim success with labor—these are the real things of life—the aims of youth. Thus shall we fulfill our promise. We shall woo fortune with daring, and court success with diligence, and—we will succeed. The Class of 1939, by the grace of God, does promise you all, reverend fathers, kindest teachers, beloved parents, and Americans of today, that it will prepare itself ,to the best of its ability, to succeed you as worthy citizens of the world. With its motto: Live pure, speak true, ' as its emblem and Christ’s dear Mother as its patroness, it will follow your lead and its members will become the men and women of tomorrow. Truly, dear St. Agnes, our farewell message is one of hope and ambition. May we some day make you proud of our achievements, and departing, may we leave behind us righteous footprints on the sands of Time. LEONA D. CONDEMI 49 THE AGNITA HER HEART'S DESIRE Jenny’s father led her up the steps of the great building. You stand here until the program begins, little one, and tonight you can tell us all about it.’’ So saying, the man stooped and kissed her and left. She seemed very tiny as she stood beside the doors of the great concert hall patiently waiting for someone to notice her. My gracious, you re certainly on time,’ said a lovely voice. It was Antoinette, an usher. One glance at that white, pinched face with its unseeing eyes and the tightly clutched ticket in the tiny fist made her heart cry out in sympathy. You’re our first customer, she said lightly. Jenny smiled up eagerly. It seemed to her that Antoinette must be a very beautiful lady to have such a nice voice. Truly, she was beautiful, but sometimes when she spoke her eyes had a rather hard glint in them which did not harmonize with her nineteen years. But Jenny could not see this. I’ve come to hear Madame Delmar, the great singer.” Antoinette laughed and declared to herself, Imagine that! A little mite like you coming to hear the great Delmar. My mother says she is a very great artist and that I should hear her. Mother was to come with me but she s sick. Daddy left me here on his way to work. I’m going to be a singer when I grow up. You know, blind people sing. Of course they do, honey. Antoinette’s voice was just a little bitter. There are many people like you and me—who could sing if they were given the opportunity.’’ She did not wait for an answer, but led the little girl to a chair. You sit here so you won’t be stepped on. After the crowd is seated I’ll come back. Jenny sat very quietly. She wondered if she would be able to hear the great Madame Delmar. She hoped so. She and her mother had saved pennies for many weeks for this great occasion. Daddy had even walked to work and had given her the carfare. People were beginning to arrive. Many were talking and laugh- ing as they crossed the corridor. After a while she heard a door close and Antoinette spoke to her. Jenny smiled up at the usher. Is it almost time for her to sing? she whispered. Yes, just about. Listen. Hear the people cheering? She’s just come out on the stage. She’s wearing a plain white dress that comes to the floor. She looks like an angel who’s dropped right down from heaven. It’s a shame you can’t see her. 50 THE AGNITA Oh, but I can,” insisted Jenny. You’ve told me how she looks.” Antoinettes eyes were suddenly misty. I’ve got to go now. You stay here till I come back.” Jenny strained every muscle trying to hear the voice of the great Madame Delmar. Once in a while she could hear it faintly, as from afar, but most of the time she couldn’t hear it at all. At last there was a great deal of applause and she disappointedly knew that it must be over. Antoinette was again beside her. Did you like it?” she inquired. A little sadly Jenny replied, I could hardly hear any of it.” That’s what I was afraid of—so just guess what? I talked to Madame Delmar between the songs. I told how you had always longed to be a singer. She said if I would bring you to her dressing room afterwards that she would sing one song for you.” Jenny's heart completely stopped for a minute. Madame Delmar— a song for her—. Oh! but she must be dreaming. Dreams were so cruel—you always had to wake before they were finished; but she wasn’t dreaming. Here she was being led through the empty audi- torium. “Don’t speak to her,” cautioned Antoinette. Great artists are sometimes rather odd. Don’t even thank her. She was placed on a chair. Someone had begun to play the piano,- then a clear, sweet voice sang. Never had she heard such a voice! She was transported far away from this world into a land of enchantmanet. From somewhere a voice called to her. She followed the sound and at last reached the most beautiful place that ever was conceived. She would never return to the dull, blind world. She would stay and be happy—oh, so happy! The song had ended, but still that little figure sat, entranced, with a beautiful smile on her lips. Her eyes were opened, but she did not respond to any call----. The doctors agreed that it had been the sudden shock of hearing what she most wanted to hear. She had attained her heart’s desire, but it had been too much for her weak heart to stand. Hers was a very impressive funeral. Even Madame Dalmar was there, as humble and sad as the mother and father of the little blind girl. The one thing that was happily spared from Jenny was the fact that it was not Madame Delmar who sang the lovely song but the young usher Antoinette. T. LUCILLE McKNIGHT 51 THE AGNITA LONELY HOUSE I’m not the type for a companion; I’m the type for an actress. I’m just wasting my talents tending to Granny! Little Jacqueline addressed her image in the open mirror. The child’s sensitive face puckered up. It way always this way: Daddy went back to the office or the club; Mother went to a bridge club; Bobby had lessons or went to see a movie,- Ellen had a sweetheart; and she—had Granny. She took a glimpse at Granny through the half-opened door. She loved poor Granny who seemed lonely, too. She ran to the elderly lady and buried her head in her lap. Is Granny’s little actress going to sing and dance tonight? the old lady asked gently. Jackie jerked up her head and began to sing. She stopped sud- denly and said, Listen, Granny! It’s nothing, darling, soothed Granny. Something creaked! Oh, I wish someone would stay at home! I don’t want to sing; I feel like crying. Why, Granny, you’re crying! Just bad eyes, Jackie,—but today’s my birthday. ‘And nobody remembered! Oh, Granny! But, if Grandad were here, he would have remembered—wouldn’t he? Yes, honey. Jim always took me for a long buggy ride on my birthday, and it was nearly always on a night like this. They both looked longingly towards the open window. Granny, let’s go for a taxi ride! Grandad would want you to. Just down the stairs, and into the cab, and away. How much money have you, Granny? asked Jackie. Between them they had eleven dollars and three cents. We’ll have to be back before ten, Jackie. Maybe we shouldn’t go,- maybe—’’ Grandad would like it. All right, agreed Granny. But on calling both cab companies, they learned that all cabs were in use. Let’s put on our coats and stand at the door; a cab might pass, suggested Jackie. They did this and saw on the other side of the street a man standing beside a car. Are you a taxi driver? questioned Granny. No, but my car is to hire. Where to, lady? We just want to ride, Jackie responded. We have eleven dollars and three cents. The driver smiled meaningfully. His eyes were fastened on a shining broach, which Granny was wearing. Oh, Granny! It’s going to be fun, exclaimed Jackie, not knowing that Granny was already regretting her impulsive actions. The car went a little way and then stopped suddenly. 52 THE AGNITA What is it, Granny? Oh, I’m afraid! I’d like that broach and the eleven dollars, the man said roughly. He rudely put Jackie out of the car and forced Granny to hand over her diamond broach and the money. We’ll need some money to get home, said Granny. Walk to the highway and hail a passing car, sneered the man. On reaching the highway, Jackie exclaimed, Look, Granny, I see a light! It’s probably a house. Can you walk that far, Granny? I think so, Jackie. Oh, what a terrible thing I’ve done! will your fath er say What You didn’t do it. I did it. After five minutes of difficult walking for Granny, they arrived at what appeared to be a large house,- but what was in reality a place of entertainment. Jackie knocked at the door. Who is there? Just Granny and I, Jackie answered bravely. The door swung open and Granny and Jackie saw before them a number of men and women gaily dressed and dancing to gay music. Some of the people noticed the dear little girl and asked her whether she could sing or dance. A girl with kind eyes pulled out a chair for Granny. Don't mind them, she said, noting Granny’s dislike for their familiarity. Soon Granny was telling her trouble to the girl and Jackie was singing to the crowd. Suddenly the girl with whom Granny had been talking jumped up and said, Listen, everybody! In few words she told the story of the hold-up. And now, suppose we give them enough money to return home. Their folks will be worried and they want to get home. A shower of money fell at Jackie’s feet. Granny began to protest, but Jackie was already picking it up. Jackie understood that money meant a taxi and a taxi meant home. Unexpectedly the room was filled with policemen. So you have a mere baby working for you, huh? Making money in a place like this! an officer challenged Granny. Some of the people tried to explain, but the officers refused to listen. In a short time, Granny and Jackie found themselves at the police station. The matron soothed them until Mr. Jones, Jackie’s father, arrived with his wife. Granny haltingly explained the situation to them. Her son’s face grew stern and non-understanding. We II go to the desk and fix this up. Really, Mother, you must be losing your mind! Jackie was indignant. They were blaming Granny for everything. The sergeant took the explanation and looked wonderingly at Granny. Then Jackie sobbingly cried out, It isn’t Granny’s fault. ’Its all my fault. Granny did it because it was her birthday and no one remem- bered. Eh? The sergeant was embarrassed. 53 THE AGNITA “No, sir! No one is ever home at nights at our house, and it creaks like ghosts and robbers and things. It creaks—“ Jackie’s words were cut short when her mother grasped her in her arms. Jackie, sweetheart, don’t say that again about the creaks. Mother and Daddy didn’t realize that you and Granny were lonesome. Oh, darling, if anything had happened to you or Granny tonight! But, baby, you and Granny will never be all alone again! Mr. Jones, putting his hand on his mother s arm, said, It s near time a resolution of this kind was made,- it's not safe leaving Mother and Jackie alone in that house at night. After they left the sergeant smiled and thought to himself: If I know families, I'll predict that the boys at the club are going to miss Mr. Jones, and the women at the club are going to be minus a fourth just because Mr. and Mrs. Jones have decided to stay at home occasionally.’’ AGNES P. BURKE THE SECRET Up until the death of her parents, Betty Lyons led a carefree, happy life. Her greatest anxiety was which dress she should wear; her greatest problem, how to keep the boys guessing. The very afternoon that her parents left on that fatal trip, she was attending a matinee. She hurried home and rushed through her supper, as she had a very important engagement that night. At eight o’clock a horn blew furiously, outside, while inside, the telephone began to ring. Betty s policy was to keep her friends waiting, so she answered the phone. A man s voice came from the other end of the line. He asked if she was Betty Lyons. When she answered him in the affirmative, he said that her parents had been hurt in an accident and that he was calling from the hospital in the next town. Betty felt faint and not a syllable could she utter. Then the words that she dreaded to hear came through the transmitter, They were both instantly killed.’’ If asked today what the funeral was like, Betty couldn’t tell you. Her only remembrance was the constant chatter and gossip of her friends and relatives. Finally, they all went away and left Betty in a lonely house, full of memories. She walked about it from one room to another. She wanted to leave and yet she didn’t. Two weeks passed and she was still dazed. Another week by herself and she would have been put to bed. A few loyal friends stopped to sympathize with her, but she didn’t find comfort in them. One day she heard a knock at the door, and when she opened it, she stood staring at a perfect picture of her father. She was dumb- struck. 54 THE AGNITA Betty ’ said the image, don’t you know me? But of course, how could you when it was so many years ago? I am your Uncle Dan. Perhaps your father told you of his twin brother. He must have because we had such pleasant times together. Come in, was all that Betty could say. Her uncle soon made clear the reason for his visit. He lived in Florida, so that it was quite some time before he read of the death of her parents. His purpose was, he said, to take her to Florida with him. His wife was in a sanitarium—the result of an automobile accident—and he was very lonely. He wanted to give Betty the ad- vantages that his daughter might have received. Betty, being a sympathetic girl, said that she would go with him, and when she saw how pleased he was, she was glad. He was so pleased, in fact, that he told her he would tell her a secret on her twenty-first birthday. Looking back on those years that she had spent with her uncle, Betty decided that they were the best years of her life. The years before that seemed like a bad dream, and she was thankful that she was rescued from those vulgar people she used to call her friends. During those latter years, she could feel a great fondness growing within her for her uncle and aunt, and this soon sprouted into a devo- tion. She had visited her aunt many times at the sanitarium and brought great comfort to her. Now, on Betty’s graduation from college, Aunt Jane was coming home to live with her husband and her niece. Betty thought this was the happiest day of her life, but what made it seem more wonderful was that she was twenty-one that day. That evening the three gathered in the living-room. Aunt Jane was propped up on the couch. Uncle Dan was in his easy chair and Betty was sitting on a stool by the open window. Betty,’’ Uncle Dan spoke softly, do you remember five years ago when you first saw me? I told you then that when you were twenty- one years old, I would tell you a secret. I know you have forgotten about the secret, but I must keep my promise. It seems that twenty years ago when the accident occurred that put Jane here in the sanitarium, I put my daughter under the care of my twin brother and his wife. Something happened to John. I think it was a baseball that hit him,- but from then on, he thought you were his daughter. Yes, you are my daughter. He moved away and I lost track of him. It was through my own fault, though, because I had made up my mind that I was going to make a million dollars so that Jane would have the very best specialists to cure her. It was just by chance that I happened to read that article in the newspaper. Every night, for five years, [ have thanked God for His kindness in giving my daughter back to me. And every night, from that night on, Betty knelt and thanked God, too, for His charity. „ _ JEAN M. SHELLER 55 THE AGNITA FIRE Fire is a magic word in the eyes of the people of the world. When one talks about fire he thinks of a flame of orange and yellow generating heat and reducing fuel to ashes. Fire is one of man's greatest benefactors. Without fire man could not cook his food or heat his house in the winter time. In fact man could not very well do anything. Fire is also one of man’s greatest enemies. It destroys millions of dollars worth of property a year, and causes many deaths. Let us trace fire from the beginning up to the present time. Just imagine yourself as a caveman, sitting out in front of a cave making stone implements for hunting. You have a pile of dried moss or twigs between your knees. You are rubbing two stones together, suddenly a spark fails into the moss. Paying it no heed, you feel this heat which is generated by the substance burning. It feels comfortable, so you pile wood on it, and run off to tell the neighbors. When they see it, and feel its warmth, they say you are gifted by the gods. Later you learn to cook meat, and find it tastes much better than your former raw diet. You have in front of you one of the necessities of life. The first real invention pertaining to fire was the making of matches. A match is composed of a small splinter of wood with a sulphur head, which, when scratched, produces fire. As fire was used for lighting before this, it was a very welcome invention, and became a household necessity. Before matches came into use, people had to carry “Sacred Fire,’’ as they called it, from the temples. With fire often comes destruction. When an army captured a town or city, it pillaged that town or city, then burnt it. Reference to this can be found in Vergil’s “Aeneid” in his description of the “Fall of Troy.” When the British were at war with the Colonists, they burnt everything they captured. The real sense of the destructive forces of fire was exemplified when Chicago was ablaze in 1850. This fire, supposedly caused when “Mrs. O’Leary's cow kicked over a lantern,’’ devastated the whole city. Of course, you remember the Morro Castle, the ship that caught fire off Asbury Park, New Jersey. This fire cost many thousands of dollars, a luxurious liner, and a score or more of lives. People have the means of proic-Vng their property against fire. Today there are trained firemen—men who risk their lives so that others might live and property might be saved. They are equipped with hose and chemicals which have been found useful in extinguishing fires, as well as a large truck, generally known as a “fire engine,” which has ladders and other necessities for fire control. Every city has at least one fire company. Everyone should realize that fire should be handled with care as it is man’s greatest benefactor and necessity on one side,- and his greatest enemy and destructive force on the other. CHARLES F. BROWN 56 THE AGNITA CINQUAINS COURAGE Courage! Noble virtue, Cherished by many men, Keep deeds of honor forever In men. Laura A. Dudley GOD’S LOVE God’s love— It’s mystical; It’s unfathomable. It’s kingly; it’s divine,- and yet— It’s ours! Leona D. Condemi NIGHT The stars Come twinkling out, The rising moon chases A purple cloud—all the world is Silver. Catherine M. O’Neill GLEANERS Glean you All the golden Deeds of years—bury them In memory’s golden cosket Of thought. Anne M. Robinson THE RAIN The rain Sifts through the air Cleansing the atmosphe.e And making meadows fair and green. Be pleased! Mary E. Smith OUR FLAG It waves From coast to coast— Blue stars, red and white stripes— Guardian of our safety, Our flag. John A. Penrose 57 THE AGNITA NATURE All earth Bespeaks God’s pow’r. In flow’rs, and trees, and stars Are means to fill man’s desire for Beauty. M. Louise Finegan WINTER How cold! These wintry nights— Winds howling everywhere, And small white snow flakes gaily dance Around. Edna M. Kelly DAILY ROUTINE Busy! Modern people— They slave from morn till night, Day in and day out, hustling—but For what? William J. Martin RAIN You seem As one creeping Softly on the roof-top To lull mankind to deep repose— And dreams. Agnes D. Jackson BE TRUE Deep down In the garden Of love and loving thoughts Is a quaint little flow? that says, Be true.” Josephine R. Milich APPRECIATION Today And tomorrow Like yesterday, troubled The Old World is—so for America Thank God. Joseph P. Durning. AUTUMN The leaves, The flowers fair, All bow their heads in death For chill, bleak days tell them it’s Autumn. Margaret L. Springman 58 THE AGNITA BASKETBALL Basketball! Father Curran, coach of the 38- 39 team, called the first meeting early in November. Almost forty candidates, eager to obtain berths on one of the squads, answered the long desired summons; and out of these basketeers, Father Curran, ably assisted by Mr. John Civial, groomed a snappy combination. Our opening game, played in Philadelphia at St. Thomas More High School, ended in decisive defeat for us with the lopsided score, 50-27. For the remainder of the season the tide see-sawed. The greatest thrill came with the 24-12 defeat we handed St. Robert s. We then took over Warwick, fell before St. Katherine’s, humbled Avon- Grove, and were turned back by St. Thomas More and St. Matthew s. Shaking off this misfortune, we won the next two games at the expense of Warwick and St. Matthew s, were downed by St. Katharine s, rose and won over Church Farm School and St. James of Pennsgrove. The final game was a thrilling contest with St. Robert s at Chester, in which we were edged out in an over-time period by a 34-32 score. The Jayvees had a very successful season with nine victories out of twelve games. We are deeply grateful to Father Cur-ran and Mr. John Civial for their interest and coaching and thank them most sincerely for the countless tense, but thrilling, hours of recreation they so generously provided for us. Varsity Junior Varsity Opponent St. Agnes Opponent St. Agnes December 16—St. Thomas More 50 27 35 23 January 3—St. Robert 12 24 23 24 6—Warwick 19 35 8 46 13—St. Katherine 20 13 11 29 24—Avon-Grove 22 31 12 27 26—St. Thomas More 29 22 42 15 27—St. Matthew 29 25 24 50 February 3—Warwick 12 62 12 32 7—St. Matthew 21 26 17 30 10—St. Katherine 35 30 14 29 14—Church Farm School 21 43 No Game 22—St. James 24 45 No Game March 3—St. Robert 34 32 20 16 59 THE VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM THE AGNITA INTRA-MURAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Immediately after the varsity schedule had been completed the high school boys’ class league began. After six clean, hard-fought games, the seniors, who lost one game to the juniors, emerged as victors. Father Schuyler added to our feeling of triumph by presenting us with beautiful rosaries. FINAL STANDING Seniors. . . . Juniors. . . . Sophomores Freshmen. . Won Lost Points 5 1 10 3 3 6 2 4 4 2 4 4 The seventh and eighth grade boys were divided into four teams. The S.P.H.A.S., coached by Edward McCormick, won with a perfect record of six games. The other teams and coaches were: Celtics, by Charles Brown,- Barons, by Edward Cotter,- and Jersey Reds, by Joseph Durning. FINAL STANDING Won S.P.H.A.S..................................................... 6 Celtics....................................................... 4 Barons....................................................... 1 Jersey Reds.................................................. 1 Lost Points 0 12 2 8 5 2 5 2 JOHN F. FINEGAN SENIOR GIRLS' HOCKEY TEAM THE AGNITA HOCKEY During the months of September and October the majority of the girls in the high school could be seen walking down Gay Street. A few minutes later they could be viewed on the Knights of Columbus field engaged in one of the most exciting of sports—hockey. The first game of the season between the seniors and juniors was played on September 15th. As the season advanced the games became more exciting—each girl trying her best to help win the cup for her class. After much struggle the sophomores came forth victori- ously. We congratulate them on their victory and excellent spirit. Senior Team Center.......................Margaret Springman (Captain) Center Half..................Rosalina Protosio Inside Right.................Lena Giancola Inside Left..................Marie Howe ((Assistant Captain) Right Half...................Mary O’Connell, Louise Finegan Left Half....................Anna Falini, Agnes Barry Right Fullback...............Alma Delpino, Ellen Smith Left Fullback................Clara Tavani Left Wing....................Edna Kelly Right Wing...................Agnes Burke, Lucille McKnight Goal Keeper..................Dorothy McCormick, Anne Robinson FINAL STANDINGS Won Lost Tied Points Sophomores 5 0 1 11 Juniors 3 2 1 7 Seniors 3 3 0 6 Freshmen. 0 6 0 0 63 SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM THE AGNITA BASKETBALL With the gayety of the Christmas holidays still lingering in the atmosphere the blue-uniformed girls entered into the round of basket- ball games. The gayety soon gave way to a deep seriousness as the struggle for the cup gradually reached its climax. The three upper classes seemed to be equally matched and equally determined to finish triumphantly. Again it was the sophomores who claimed all the honors and the congratulations of the other classes. Of the second teams, the sophomores also were the victors. Senior Team Forwards Guards Anne Robinson Rosalina Protosio (Assistant Captain) Marie Dixon Marie Howe Margaret Springman Anna Falini Lena Giancola (Captain) Edna Kelly Final Standings—First Teams Won Lost Tied Points Sophomores.......................................... 7 2 0 14 Juniors............................................. 6 3 0 12 Seniors............................................. 5 4 0 10 Freshmen............................................ 0 9 0 0 Final Standings—Second Teams Won Lost Tied Points Sophomores.......................................... 6 2 1 13 Juniors............................................. 5 2 2 12 Freshmen............................................ 1 8 1 3 Seniors..................................................... 18 0 2 SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS The seventh and eighth grade girls played a series of exciting and enjoyable games. The teams and their coaches were: Green—Agnes Burke and Clara Tavani Blue—Anne Robinson and Margaret Springman Red—Anna Falini and Rosalina Protosio Yellow—Marie Howe and Lena Giancola FINAL STANDINGS Green Won Lost Points 5 1 10 Red 3 3 6 Yellow 4 4 Blue 5 2 For these hours of pleasure and exercise we are indebted to Father Schuyler, to whom we wish to express our sincerest thanks. LENA M. GIANCOLA 65 THE AGNITA SENIOR CALENDAR 1938-1939 October 26, 1938 Father Schuyler left for Lourdes November 10, 1938 Presentation of the Flag by Mrs. Farrell in memory of her husband, Dr. John A. Farrell December 6, 1938 18, 1938 23,1938 Choosing of our class rings The Annual Christmas Play Father Schuyler returned from Lourdes January 16.1939 19.1939 27, 1939 30, 1939 The mid-year examinations began Opening of Retreat in honor of St. Agnes Choosing of class colors and flower Anne Robinson won the K. of C. Essay Prize February 3,1939 9, 1939 10,1939 Selection of our patroness Choosing the Agnita” staff and speakers for Commencement Day Selection of class motto March 26,1939 26, 1939 Presentation of our Passion Play Boys received Basketball Letters April 27, 1939 Pictures taken for the “Agnita” May 4, 1939 28, 1939 Agnes Barry chosen May Queen May Procession June 5,1939 7, 1939 10, 1939 11, 1939 12, 1939 Junior-Senior Banquet Trip to Washington Class Day Graduation Annual School Picnic MARIE C. DIXON 66 THE AGNITA OUR FLOWER GARDEN Freshmen.......... Sophomores........ Juniors........... Seniors........... Catherine O’Neill. Alma Delpino...... Edna Kelly........ Marie Meara....... Emidio Zaccarelli. . Ellen Smith....... William Sheridan . . Jean Sheller...... Edward Cotter.... Agnes Burke....... Leona Condemi. . . Lena Giancola .... Agnes Jackson.... Rosalina Protosio. . . Charles Brown.... John Finegan...... Dorothy McCormick. Lucille McKnight. . . Josephine Milich . . . Marie Howe........ Anna Falini....... William Springman. Anne Robinson.... Joseph Durning.... William Martin.... Russell McCool.... Marie Dixon....... Agnes Barry....... Mary O’Connell. . . Laura Dudley...... Edward McCormick. Louise Finegan.... Margaret Springman John Penrose...... Philip Piergaline Clara Tavani...... John Terrels...... Mary Smith........ John Donnelly..... Benjamin Berardi. . . Edmond Travis...... .. . .Seed . . . .Sprout ....Bud . . . . Flower . . . .Snapdragon . . . .Tulip . . . .Aster . . . . Golden Rod . . . . Nodding Pogonia . . . .Evening Primrose . . . .Sweet William . . . . Gay Wings . . . . Indian Pipe . . . .Lily-of-the-Valley . . . - Carnation ... Black-eyed Susan . . . .Calla Lilly . . . . Rosemary . . . .Trailing Arbutus . . . . Bleeding Heart . . . .Daisy . . . . Blue-eyed grass . . . .Morning Glory ... Forget-me-not .... Daffodil ...Poppy . . .Queen Anne’s Lace .. . Joe-pye weed . . .Bluebell of Scotland . . . Bachelor’s Button . . . Brideweed . . • Violet .. .Marigold . . .Laurel . . . Hollyhock . . . Sweet Pea . . - Marguerite . . - Lady’s Slipper ... Buttercup .. .Pansy .. . Jack-in-the-Pulpit ...Rose .. .Sunflower .. .Simpler’s Joy . . .Cornflower MARY E. SMITH 67 THE AGNITA ALUMNI NOTES On behalf of the officers and members of the Alumni Association I wish to congratulate you, the Class of 1939, upon having successfully completed the high school course, and bid you a hearty welcome into our association. I sincerely trust that every member of your large class will become active and interested in this association, and that you will find happiness and success in all your undertakings. ELLWOOD P. McGROGAN, President CLASS OF 1928 I wish to report, Sirs, that the good ship ’28 is still maintaining a steady course toward its ultimate goal. I, too, am happy and proud to say that the original eighteen members of the crew are safe and sound, despite eleven years of being tossed about by the riotous seas and roaring gales of a destructive economic depression. Each member of the crew, at the present writing, is at his particular post, determined to outride the gale and accompany the craft safely into port. I attribute that the members of our particular group have been able to keep their heads above water, when others on all sides of them were giving up, to the handiwork of that Master Builder, Father Schuyler, and his co-partners, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart. Class of 39 you have been endowed with those self-same qualities that have been tried and tested by 28. Your course has been clearly charted for you; shallow waters, dangerous rocks and other hidden perils have been marked out. Stick to the route laid out for you and you need not fear the future. Class of 39, Congratulations and Bon Voyage. JOHN F. CIVIAL CLASS OF 1929 In all class prophecies we read of the hopes and ambitions of the future. But after ten years, the future is opened to us and we see in the realities of the present, our hopes more glorious than we ever dreamed. Thus we see the Class of ’29 toiling valiantly toward the eternal goal, imbued with those divine principles so patiently taught us 68 THE AGNITA by our revered pastor, Father Schuyler. So in closing we acknowledge the sacrifices of the Sisters who prepared us for our life work. And to the Class of 1939 we offer our congratulations on your success, not material perhaps, but that intangible something which makes of you Catholic men and women. After ten years we find the Class of 1929 engaged in the following: Elwood (Dutch) McGrogan, our president, is connected with John S. Garrett. Thomas Finegan, our vice-president, is an employee at the Acme Market. Mary Connelly is a secretary at the Liberty Finance Corporation. Marie O’Brien is doing her part as governess. Mary Avil is lending her assistance to the education of youth at the West Catholic High School for Girls, Phila. Elvira Beltramo is teaching at the Dominican College, Baton Rouge, La. Madeline Cosgrove and Helen Farrell are assuaging the pains of mankind. Edmund (Pat) Cosgriff is busily engaged as a mechanical dentist. Catherine Cotter is employed with the Denny Tag Company. Mrs. James Adam (Mary Anderson), Mrs. Lewis Jarrett (Helen Dulin), Mrs. Winfield West (Helen Jackson), Mrs. Marvin Dickens (Helen Kerr), Mrs. Joseph McKeone (Catherine Nolan), have chosen the matrimonial career. Mrs. Morrison (Frances Halliaan) and her sister, Margaret, are employed at the Chester County Hospital Russell Hurst is connected with Rogfer Mander Iron Casting Com- pany, Hatboro, Pa. Beatrice Meyer renders capable service at George Store. Margaret Montgomery is a teacher of commercial subjects at North Coventry High School, Pottstown. Thorn Lewis is an able bodied assistant to the Texaco Service Company. Dorothy Nider is at home assisting with household duties. William Murray is in the electrical business for himself on the Main Line. Catherine Powers is employed by the Mushroom Growers Asso- ciation of Kennett Square. Catherine Reilly is assisting at home. John M. Reilly is lendina his services to H. V. DeHaven. Helen Ricci aids her father with his business. Our class extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Harold Smith (Helen Treston) on the death of her husband. The undersigned is technician at the Chester Hospital at Chester. DOROTHY LEWIS 69 THE AGNITA CLASS OF 1931 Graduation time, once again! As usual, it is a pleasure for us to recall our happy school days and to offer our best wishes to the graduates. The eight years since that day of June, 1931, wnen we too were graduates, have brought many changes to us. After a little investiga- tion I find that the Class of 1931 is well represented in the various walks of life. First on our list, we find the names of those who have chosen Religion as their life’s work. Frederick Hickey continues his studies at St. Charles Seminary. Catherine Finegan, Sister Marita Agnes, and Helen O’Brien, Sister Marie Agnese, are teaching in Philadelphia. Mary Nolan and Mary Jobson are members of the Franciscan Com- munity at Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania. Many members of the class have married and the majority of them are proud and happy parents. In this group are the following: Henry Ancone, employed and living in Philadelphia; Marie Brown, Mary Fritz, Alice Osborne, Mary Powers, Marie Sheller and Marjorie Wendt, living in or close to West Chester,- Mary Masterson and Ernest Orendorff, now Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Orendorff—Ernest has just become the manager of a Texaco Station in West Chester,- James Gallo, employed by the Home Life Insurance Company in West Chester; David Monaghan, in business with the Sharpless Specialty Company in Philadelphia,- Thomas White, manager of White’s Fairview Dairies; and John Farrelly, manager of the Produce Department in a local chain store. Our president, Charles Robinson, has been situated close to San Diego, California, in connection with the United States Navy. To Charles Daly, the engaged member of ’31, we offer our heartiest congratulations. Charles may be found in the office of the Betner Paper Bag Company in Devon. Success in the business world has come to the following: Barbara Springman, secretary of the Milk Control Commission in Harrisburg,- Dorothy McFarlan, secretary of the Department of Public Assistance in West Chester; Vincent Higgins, employed by the Sunoco Gas Company at Exton,- Benjamin Giancola, the owner and manager of a local candy shop; and Mark McCue, employed by the American Railway Express in West Chester. Last year Eleanor Yamal I was graduated from the Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia. Now Eleanor is a registered nurse and lives in Media. In the field of education may be found the following: Michael Doyle, a graduate of State Teachers College and a health instructor at the Devereau School in Berwyn,- Margaret Moynihan, a graduate of the State Teachers College and a teacher in the Intermediate Department of the Kennett Consolidated School,- Marie Kamerze, a 70 THE AGNITA graduate of State Teachers College and a faculty member of the Hebron School, Lebanon, Pennsylvania,- Charles Guss, a recent graduate of State Teachers College and a private tutor at Newtown Square,- and, the undersigned, a graduate of Immaculata College, Immaculata, Pennsylvania, and a teacher of music at the Elwyn Training School at Elwyn, Pennsylvania. HARRIET M. JOYCE CLASS OF 1934 We, the Class of 1934, in our fifth anniversary wish to offer the Class of 1939 our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a bright and happy future. To the beloved Priests and Sisters we extend our sincerest thanks, loyalty and appreciation for their untiring efforts on our behalf during our school career. Now I shall undertake to tell you the accomplishments of the Class of 1934. Our contributions to the religious life are Dorothy Joyce, who in religion is Sister Marie Edward,- and Frances Purcell, who is Sister Regina Agnese. Joseph Clark can still be found at Eachus Dairies. John Bannon is under the employ of Collins and Aikman at Bonds- ville. Richard Snitzer is employed in Philadelphia. Clement Connell and Joseph McCauley are workina for the Pennsylvania Railroad—Clement, in Wilmington and Joseph ,on the Main Line. Matthew Collins is continuing his work at Weaner’s Drug Store. Helen Reilly proves herself quite helpful at home. Thomas Montgomery is managing a gas station at Exton. Clare Connelly is employed at Eastern Sales Company. Mary McCue, our beautician, is employed at the Beauty Box. Victor Giancola is an employee at the West Chester Hoisery Mills Corporation. Marie Oakes is employed at the Unemployment Compensation Office. , William Sheller is using his business personality at Eugene Huber s Store. James Zaccarelli is employed at the American Bronze Company at Paoli. Elizabeth Wendt has moved to Michigan, where she is residing with her mother. William Mann is engaged in a profitable business. Anna Pitt holds a secretarial position at the E. L. Mansure Company in Philadelphia. 71 THE AGNITA Hugh McCusker is employed at the Terrizzi Beverage Supply Company. Eleanor Dooley, Anna Donohue and Mary McCullough, graduate nurses, are now launched upon their careers. We extend our sincere congratulations to Mildred Orendorff Cosgriff, Margaret Dawson Dopp and Margaret Duffy Lewis on their recent marriage. Dorita Swords Darlington and Jean Curtin McCusker have married and are new enjoying the blissful happiness of their own homes. Esther and Elizabeth Donohue have received B.S. degrees from Immaculata College. Anne Monaghan and the undersigned have received B.S. degrees from State Teachers College. MARGARET M. McCOOL, ’34 CLASS OF 1935 It is our great pleasure to congratulate the Class of 1939 upon the successful completion of a high school education. In present day life, education is essential even for comparative success, fhe value of this education, particularly a Catholic education, is readily understood as soon as one attempts to realize his ambitions. We once more recall our own graduation and avail ourselves of the opportunity to thank Father Schuyler and the Sisters for their faithful guidance. MARIE E. COTTER, ’35 CLASS OF 1936 Greetings and congratulai.ons, Class of 1939. We, the Class of 1936, are happy to express our words of praise to so worthy a class. Now, at the completion of your high school course, equipped with a superior education, you enter a new life, a hopeful future. Good luck and success in whatever you undertake! While writing these words, our thoughts travel back to our brief stay at St. Agnes,- and we take this opportunity to renew our thanks and appreciation to Father Schuyler and the Sisters for their tireless efforts concerning us during our short stay. We will see what changes the past year has brought to our class. Thoms McKnight, our president, is employed in Maryland. James Monaghan, vice-president; Mary McCormick, treasurer,- and William Gallagher are employed at the Gas and Electric Co. Jean Anderson and Joan Harley are attending the State Teachers College. 72 THE AGNITA Helen McClusker and Gertrude Moran are operators at the Bell Telephone in West Chester and Ardmore respectively. Eleanor Frame is now Mrs. Clarence Brinton. Congratulations! William Corcoran is in the service of the United States Army. Mary Dolan is a stenographer for the Berry Brothers Buick Co. in Philadelphia. Donald Brewster is employed by the M. C. Frame Co. Eleanor Ironside is employed in the office of Dr. J. J. Rogan. Lgcille Scott is a stenographer at the Ball Brasses Co. in FTope Manor. Francis Murray drives a truck for Himes Dairy, Exton. Margaret McCullough is attending Strayer’s Business School in Philadelphia. Catherine King is employed in Wayne. Rose Kelly is a stenographer in the offices of George Brown and Sons in Lenni. Elizabeth Monaghan is employed in the office of the Jacob Mush- room Co. Marie Doohan is a stenographer at the Yorkshire Worsted Co. in Lenni. Rose Kamerdze is a stenographer at the American Lacquer Co. Phoenixville, and the undersigned is employed in Devon. KATHERINE M. SNITZER, ’36 CLASS OF 1937 Congratulations! Class of 1939, on the completion of your high school life. The Class of 1937 wishes you luck and happiness in the years to come. We also want to thank Father Schuyler and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mar for their many sacrifices that helped us attain our goals. You will find the individual members of our class as follows: Edward Joyce, our president, is employed by the Shortline Bus Co. Joseph Corcoran is assisting his father! Joseph Cumberland is working in Chester. William Bannan is employed at Johnny’s and Connie’s Market,- Estelle Coggins, at the Rialto Theater,- Eleanor Collins, at Speare’s Dress Shop,- Marie Jenkins, at the Box Factory,- Jane Swords, at the Rusticraft in Malvern,- Helen Tigue, at Benson’s Dress Shop,- Trent Gaspari, at Wilmington,- Elizabeth Ford and Catherine Smith, at the Bell Telephone Co. William Gorman is assisting his father. The following are attaining a higher degree of knowledge at different colleges: James Gleason, State Teachers College,- Frances Connelly, Immaculata College; Mary Jane Dalton, Pennsylvania State College,- and Joseph Snyder, Villanova College. 73 THE AGNITA Catherine Connor and Mary Glisson are student nurses at the Chester County Hospital. Rosemary Gay, Eleanor Hayes and Sue Travis are student nurses at the Misericordia Hospital in Philadelphia. Margaret Purcell is a student nurse in St. Mary’s Hospital in Philadelphia. Kathleen Torris, Joseph McCool and William Conwell are at home. The undersigned is employed by the American Stores Co. ELIZABETH J. McCUSKER, ’37 CLASS OF 1938 It seems such a short time since the Alumni wrote words of congratu- lations to us, the graduating class—and now we as members of the Alumni are offering our congratulations to the Class of 1939. Our first year out of school has been one of acclimating ourselves, of finding our place in the world. The Overture before our play, Life , is over and now the curtain is about to rise. We only hope it will reveal a background of happiness, peace and contentment. We have had the advantage of good training from Father Schuyler and the Sisters, who have helped us get our instruments in tune so that our Overture, as it were, would be melodious. We will forever be indebted to them. We trust that the Graduating Class of 1939 will find its right place in the world, that the Overture will be a triumph. If this happens the play which follows will surely be successful. May the ambition of each member be realized, and next year, when the Overture is over, may the applause be ringing through the audience, the world, which appreciates tuneful and well-rehearsed selections. EILEEN M. McCORMICK, '38 SONG SHEET Two Sleepy People...................E. Zaccarelli and C. Brown I Get Along Without You Very Well.................The Reports The Masquerade Is Over...................Da aft?r Passion Play The Angles Sing................................f riday Afternoon Could Be............................................95 in Conduct A Room With a View.................................The Office Am I Dreaming.....................................Graduation Tain’t What You do, It's the Way That You Do It..........Homework Blow, Gabriel, Blow................................J. Terrels Little Skipper.............................................Aeneas This Night Will Be My Souvenir...........Junior-Senior Banquet You’re My Desire..................................Free Period Some Day We’ll Meet Again........................After Graduation Will You Remember.................................School Days CLARA M. TAVANI 74 WITHIN THE CLASSICS Name Character Classic Author Benjamin Berardi Shylock The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare Charles Brown Macbeth Macbeth Shakespeare Edward Cotter Charles Darnay A Tale of Two Cities Dickens John Donnelly Earl of Leichester Kenilworth Scott Joseph Durning Mr. Darcy Pride and Prejudice Austen John Finegan Tiny Tim A Christmas Carol Dickens Philip Piergaline Ancient Mariner The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Coleridge William Martin Hamlet Hamlet Shakespeare Russell McCool King Arthur Idylls of the King Tennyson Edward McCormick Ichabod Crane Sketchbook Irving John Penrose Romeo Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare William Sheridan Enoch Arden Enoch Arden Tennyson William Springman Sidney Carton A Tale of Two Cities Dickens John Terrels Prince Charming Cinderella Grimm Edmond Travis Farmer Oak Far from the Maddening Crowd Hardy Emidio Zaccarelli Rip Van Winkle Sketchbook Irving Agnes Barry Snow White Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Grimm Agnes Burke Phoebe The House of the Sever Gables Hawthorne Leona Condemi Portia The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare Alma Delpino Jo Little Women Alcott Marie Dixon Cinderella Cinderella Grimm Laura Dudley Roxanne Cyrano de Bergerac Rostand Anna Falini Miss Hardcastle She Stoops to Conauer Goldsmith Louise Finegan Lady of the Lake The Lady of the Lake Scott Lena Giancola Romona Romona Jackson Marie Howe Lucy Manette A Tale of Two Cities Dickens Agnes Jackson Juliet Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare Edna Kelly Becky Sharp Vanity Fair Thackeray Dorothy McCormick Rebecca Ivanhoe Scott Lucille McKnight Lady MacDuff Macbeth Shakespeare Marie Meara Hepzibah The House of the Seven Gables Hawthorne Josephine Milich Alice Alice in Wonderland Carroll Mary O’Connell Amy Kenilworth Scott Catherine O'Neill Madam DeFarge A Tale of Two Cities Dickens Rosalina Protosio Beth Little Women Alcott Anne Robinson Lynette Idylls of the King Tennyson Jean Shelter Janice Janice Meredith Ford Ellen Smith Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Bronte Mary Smith Lorna Doone Lorna Doone Blackmore Margaret Springman The Last Duchess My Last Duchess Browning Clara Tavani .... Little Dorret Little Dorret Dickens MARGARET L. SPRINGMAN AS OTHERS SEE US Name Benjamin Berardi Charles Brown Edward Cotter John Donnelly Joseph Durning John Finegan William Martin Russell McCool Edward McCormick John Penrose Philip Piergaline William Sheridan William Springman John Terrels ... Edmond Travis Emidio Zaccarelli Agnes Barry Agnes Burke Leona Condemi Alma Delpino Marie Dixon Laura Dudley Anna Falini Louise Finegan Lena Giancola Marie Howe Agnes Jackson Edna Kelly Dorothy McCormick Lucille McKnight Marie Meara Josephine Milich Mary O'Connell Catherine O'Neill Rosalina Protosio Anne Robinson Jean Shelter Ellen Smith Mary Smith Margaret Springman Clara Tavani Destiny Dective Radio announcer Salesmon Singing in the 5 10 Moyor of Sugartown Ambulance driver Dog-catcher Editor of a newspaper. Basketball coach Senator Bookkeeper Historian Tailor Chauffeur Farmer Cartoonist Dean of a college Actress Lawyer - wimming instructress A lostess Somebody's Stenog. Teacher of shorthand Teacher Beatician Employed in an informa- tion bureau Big City Resident Doctor Married to baseball player. Nurse Nursemaid Directing housekeepers program. Latin professor Art director Professional basketball player. Journalist Elocutionist Advising the depressed Cosmetic business Private stenographer Dietician Characteristics Asking questions. Being late Swiftness Singing Arguing Side remarks Alibies Pleasing disposition Height— Trifling Sideburns Disagreeing Keeping time Neatness Blushing Annoying others Cherrfulness Talkativeness Helping others Punctuality Seriousness Dependability Talkativeness Personality Innocent look Blushing Eating Smile Curly hair Saying They can't do that to me. Ain't got none. Let's ride up town. Let s see a good picture? Hydrophobia I ain’t worried. Man, your crazy! I don't know. Oh, shucks! Do you mean me? Get out of here. Well, it's this way. Wait a minute. Lend me some paper? Jock it up. Did sister call me? Oh, I remember! What! But certainly! Yippe. Oh gee! Honest. Who did their homework? Oh, my heavens! It's time For the bell Did you hear the one . about— Holy cats! Well, sir! What does that mean? Dependability Determination Earnestness Honest. Wait for me. That’s ducky. Silence Walk Agility Say that again. I was not. Hey, Anna! Laugh Freckles Slimness Bashfulness Dignity Rushing Let’s have some You're queer. Hello, sweetheart! I? my ace red? Isn't that bold? Oh, are they cute! fun. T. MARIE MEARA MARY E. O'CONNELL THE AGNITA SILLY SALLIES A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” THE PUN A pun is the lowest form of wit; It does not tax the brain a bit. One merely takes a word that’s plain And picks one out that sounds the same. Perhaps some letter may be changed, Or others slightly disarranged; This to the meaning gives a twist Which much delights the humorist. A sample now may help to show The way a good pun should go: It isn’t the cough that carries you off, It’s the coffin they carry you off in.” B. S.— What is a telephone booth?” B. B.— A place to square yourself.” C. B.— What is a caterpillar?” J. D.— An upholstered worm.” Mrs. Jones— Hilda, we are having company to dinner tonight.” Her cook, Hilda— Very well, Madam, do you wish them to return or not?” J. D.— Do you believe in fate, Bill?” B. S.— Shure, fur what would we be standin’ on without thim?” J. P.— What do you think of civilizatio .?” M. Z.— Swell idea! Why doesn’t someone start it?” J. T.—(at circus) Flip, the great Mexican acrobat, will now make three somersaults in the air!” J. D.— Hum, that ought to be easy for him.” J. T.— Why?” J. D.— Mister, those people are brought up on revolutions.” 77 THE AGNITA Teacher—'Late again; I would like to know if you have ever done any thing on time?” B. B.— Yes, I bought a car.” Sailor— They’ve just dropped the anchor.” A. J.— Holy cats! I was afraid they would; it’s been dangling outside for some time.” L. McK.— “Did you ever take chloroform?” A. F.— No, who teaches it?” DETOUR The home assignments pileth high; The books are thick, the point is fine, Ye students bend beneath the strain; Each student looking for a detour sign. Mr. Jones— How can I keep my wife from spending so much for gloves?” Mr. Brown— Buy her a diamond ring.” A. B.—-‘‘I had something on the end of my tongue but it escaped me.” D. T.— Think a while and it’ll come back.” A. B.—' It can’t; it was a stamp.” THE MODERN HIAWATHA He killed the noble Mudjolovis. Of the skin he made his mittens: Made them with the fur-side inside, Made them with the skin-side outside. He, to get the warm side inside, Put the inside skin-side outside. He, to get the cold side outside, Put the warm side fur-side inside. Then he put the skin-side outside, Then he turned them inside outside. E. McC., E. C., C. B. joined the army and went to the battle front. In the midst of the bombardment E. McC. yelled in pain, “Oh, they shot my fingers off!” Quit your howling, you big cry baby,” said E. C. Look at good old C. B. They shot his head off and you don’t hear him yelling.” 78 THE AGNITA The following sign is displayed above the ice-dream counter of a well known drug store: Take a brick home,- it’s fine when company comes. ’ L. F. was with a ship-wrecked crew that had been adrift for two days with hope at low ebb. What’s that?” exclaimed L. F., the landlubber, pointing into the distance, That’s land isn’t it?” 1 see nothing but the horizon,” replied the first mate. Well goodness, that’s better than nothing,- let’s pull for it.” OUR MOVIE BILLBOARD The Awful Truth Reports Mad About Music Lena Giancola Beg, Borrow or Steal Book Reports Mannequin Alma Delpino Man Proof Agnes Barry Over the Goal Commencement Small Town Boy Joseph Durning Vivacious Lady Marie Howe Three Comrades Agnes 1 Burke, Louise Finegan, Agnes Jackson Big Town Girl Edna Kelly Born Reckless Catherine O’Neill Dangerously Yours Live, Love and Learn Freshmen On Again, Off Again Honor Roll The Perfect Specimen William Martin Stage Door They Won’t Forget Lunch Period Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry . . •• On Graduation Day Blondie Lucille McKnight Huckleberry Finn Jesse James Edward McCormick Holiday Day after the Passion Play Carefree June 12 The Duke of West Point William Sheridan Amazing Doctor Clitterhouse. . . John Penrose The Crowd Roars At the basketball games I’m from the City Keep Smiling Alexander’s Ragtime Band School Orchestra Block-Heads William Martin and Benjamin Berardi Freshman Year Juvenile Court The Office Youth Takes a Fling School Picnic 79 THE AGNITA LITTLE DIFFERENCE It’s better to give than to lend—it costs about the same! JUST IMAGINE Joseph Durning—Forgetting the bell at 2 o’clock. Emidio Zaccarelli—wide awake. John Terrels—Without his bush jacket. Rosalina Protosio—Walking down Gay Street without Anna Falini. Laura Dudley—As a “siren”. Marie Howe—Disagreeable. Lucille McKnight—As a brunette. Marie Dixon—Worried. William Martin—With a pale face. Edward McCormick—Short and fat. Charles Brown—Without his barges . John Finegan—As a Romeo. Benjamin Berardi—Keeping still. Jean Sheller—As a chorus girl. Anna Falini—Sophisticated. Dorothy McCormick—Without a baseball hero. Margaret Springman—Calm. Anne Robinson—With an inferior complex. Ellen Smith—Noisy Mary Smith—As a Prima Donna. John Donnelly—Without his waves. Philip Peirgaline—Unable to dance. Marie Meara—Untidy. Mary O’Connell—Excited. Agnes Jackson—As a wet blanket. William Sheridan—Without a wisecrack. Agnes Barry—Forgetting to collect class dues. Russell McCool—Talki ng in school. William Springman—Without an answer. Edna Kelly—With straight hair. Lena Giancola—Not acting as official ii keeper during Spanish. Josephine Milich—Without a hair ribbon. Alma Delpino—Unhapoy. Leona Condemi—Wit j ”C” at the end of the quarter. Catherine O’Neill—As a clinging vine. John Penrose—Talking about anything but himself. Edmond Travis—Without his bow-tie. Edward Cotter—In a serious mood. Agnes Burke—On time for assembly. Louise Finegan—Without her poise. Clara Tavani—Without her smile. AGNES P. BURKE EDWARD J. COTTER 80 THE AGNITA PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Reverend Henry C. Schuyler Reverend John M. Healy Reverend John J. Curran Reverend Joseph A. Conway Reverend James C. Dever Reverend Martin W. Hayes Reverend William J. Humes Reverend Dominic Manzocco Reverend Sylvester M. McCarthy Sisters of the I. H. M. Sisters of St. Joseph Sisters of the C. A., Pallottine Sister Marie Agnese Sister M. Agnes Cecelia Sister Marie Edward Sister M. Gloriosa Sister M. Henrita Sister Marie Henry Class of 1940 Class of 1941 Class of 1942 Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Adelberger Aldworth and Gorman Alert Shoe Rebuilders Mr. andMrs.William Badum In memory of Mrs. Margaret C. Baker Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Baker E. Bandell Daniel Barbour Dr. Everett S. Barr Ben’s Fruit Market Mr. and Mrs. Pietro Berardi Biehn's Printing Albert Bil es Studio Boston Shoe Store Miss Catherine Bowers Helen Bray Mrs. William Bray Beatrice D. Broomall John J. Buffington Josephine E. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Burke Miss Helen M. Burkenstock Mrs. Christiana Burton Mr. and Mrs. Angleo Canale Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Carter Miss Catherine Cassidy Miss Eleanor Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Cassidy Mrs. Mary Marzio Castagna Jane Chalfant Mr.and Mrs. J.Herbert Chambers, Jr. Miss Margaret Chaxelle Cheyney's Gift and Corset Shop Mr. Joseph Clark Charles B. Cleaver, Jr. Clement A. Connell Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Connor Miss Julia T. Cooke Arthur G. Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Corcoran Miss Mary Corcoran Corvin’s Dance Studio Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cotter Craig's Music Store Mr. G. H. Crosley R. H. Curry R. H. Curry—Sea Food Thomas Dalton Mrs. Thomas Dalton Miss Anna Daly D’Annunzio and Sons Mr. and Mrs. John D’Annunzio Miss Mary E. Davis Mrs. Thomas F. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dawson Mr. A. J. Delaney Miss Margaret E. Delaney L. Delpino—Fruit and Produce Mr. and Mrs. William Dillon The Dime Savings Bank Miss Julia Di Pasquale Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. John J. Dixon Mr. Thomas Donegan Mr. and Mrs. John Donnelly Richard Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Donnelly Marie Doohan Mr. Paul Doran Mrs. Fran-'es Dougherty Mr. arc rs. Michael J. Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dudley Mr. James E. Dulin Mr. Joseph Dulin Mrs. Ellen Durning Miss Rose Durning Mr. and Mrs. E. Dwyer Each us Dairy Endicott Johnson Shoe Co. Joseph Epstein Dr. and Mrs. De Forrest W. Ewing 81 THE AGNITA Fairview Farm Dairies Mrs. Virginia Falini Tullio Falini Mrs. John A. Farrell Miss Mary Agnes V. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Finegan John J. Finegan, Plumbing Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Finegan Norbert C. Finegan Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Finegan Dr. H. A. Fink The First National Bank Fischer’s Bakery Fitzpatrick’s Store Dr. John J. Ford Mrs. Mary Ford Mrs. Mary Redmond Ford Millard D. Freeman A Friend A Friend A Friend Richard T. Frisby The Fruit Growers of Chester County Signs by Furness William D. Gallagher George’s Store Mr. David Gibbons Robert Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giunta Mr. and Mrs. George Gleason Glick's Shoe Shop Charles Graham Great Market Gregg’s Service; Station The Gay Grill Grubb’s Taxi—Phone 907 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Grubb Mrs. A. J. Hagerty Lawrence E. Haley Thomas J. Haley Mr. William Hanley Miss Sara Harlan Norman D. Harris Inc., Cr. Jewelers Henry V. DeHaven Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hayes Mr. William C. Hayes Miss Mary Healy Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Hickman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Casper Hicks Annabelle Hiddleson’s Beauty Shop Highland Dairies Hilyard’s R. S. Himelright Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hippie C. C. Hippie and Sons C. C. Hippie and Sons Mina Hodgson Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hoffman Hoffman and Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Howe Eugene Huber Huber's Bakery H. R. Huss Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hutton Mrs. William Jackson Louis Jaffe Company John L. Johnson, M. D. Jones and Gurskey, Sporting Goods Katy Did William J. Kauffman Mr. Clifford Keller Kelley Brothers Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kelly Edward V. Kelly Mary Kelly Mr. Walter T. Kerwin Kift’s and Garret’s Flower Shops Knox’s Dairy Lawlor’s Barber Shop Leonard's Children’s Shop Marian F. Lewis Thorne Lewis Dr. Wm. A. Linberger Loft’s Inc. Lorgus Flower Shop Lorraine Dining Room Louise-Cleaner and Dyer Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lowry Miss Lenore Lucas Mr. James J. Madeira Malavolta Shoe Repair Compliments of the Mansion House Mansion House Barber Shop Marakos’ Candy Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Margolies Catherine Martin Miss Katie Martin Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCool Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McCool Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McCormick Mrs. John McCue McCue's Service Stations Mrs. H. McCullough Mary McCusker Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McDevitt H. McGettigan, Horseshoer, Devon McGowan and Burgien Elwood McGrogan Alice T. McKinley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKnight Miss Anna M. Meara Miss Helen A. Meara James I. Meara Meyers and Jarrett Mr. John Milich Mrs. John Milich Mr. Daniel F. Miller W. F. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. David Monaghan, Sr. 82 THE AGNITA James E. Monaghan Mr. Richard Monigle ' Margaret M. Montgomery Thomas J. Montgomery Frank B. Moore Miss Frances B. Morgan Miss Margaret Mulcahy William A. Murray William J. Murray Musante Brothers J. J. Newberry and Co. Ira J. Oakes Frank A. O’Brien and Sons Mr. and Mrs. Maurice F. O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. J. E. O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Orendorff Gus Pappas E. M. Passmore—Gift Shop Mr. Walter H. Patchel Mrs. Thomas Pennell Miss Dorothy A. Penrose Mr. and Mrs. James J. Penrose Mr. John A. Penrose Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pierce Polito’s Grocery Store Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Potier Mr. Joseph J. Pribula Mr. and Mrs. Clemento Protosio Quaker Restaurant Reagan’s Smoke Shop Reeland’s Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reilly Philip J. Reilly, Esq. P. J. Reilly, Supt. St. Agnes Cemetery Stephen J. Reilly, Esq. Reinhardt’s Bakery Margaret Robinson Compliments of Paul Robinson’s Store Rockey’s Inc. Dr. J. J. Rogan Compliments of the Rose Dress Shop Mr. Joseph Rotunno Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. John B. Shay Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Sheller Charles H. Sheller, Jr. Mrs. William J. Sheller William J. Sheller Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sheridan Shoe Doctor Joseph C. Sicoli Mr. W. A. Simpson Si’s Market J. B. Simon and Brothers Sinclair’s Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ashton B. T. Smith Mr. and Mrs. FH. A. Smith Mr. Thomas J. Smith Thomas and James Smith Sportoggery—Regina Grant Mr. August Springman Mrs. August Springman Barbara Springman Miss Ella M. Sullivan Jane T. Swords Mr. Samuel W. Taylor Taylor's Music Store Mr. and Mrs. A. Tavani Miss Dora Tavani Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tavani Mr. and Mrs. George A. Temple Mrs. Horace F. Temple Mr. and Mrs. John F. Terrels Terrizzi Beverage Company Mrs. W. C. Tharp Theresa’s Beauty Salon Mrs. Ann Thomas Thomas Auto Repairing Tom’s Smoke Shop Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Travis, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Treston Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Tuohey Efizabeth M. Touhey Mr. Fred Touhey Truman D. Wade, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Wahl W. K. Wambold The Warner Grill Mr. Howard H. Weaner West Chester Electric Supply The West Chester Hardware Store Catherine M. White Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. White Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wisneiwski Woodward’s Meats F. W. Woolworth Co. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond M. Yarnall Young Boy’s Club 83 THE AGNITA AUTOGRAPHS 84 .