St Angela Hall Academy - Veritas Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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HISTORY OF THE JUNE CLASS September, 1942, is a date long remembered by the class of '46, for on this day we made our hrst appearance at St. Angela Hall. There were only twelve of us then, and we were im- mediately nicknamed the Twelve Apostles. Like all newcomers we felt strange at first. We were soon comforted, however, to learn that our Principal and several members of the fac- ulty were freshmen, toog for Sister Natalie, Sister Dorotheus, and Sister Ignatius Loyola had just arrived at Saint Angela Hall. Our first days were busy ones. We were gradually introduced into all the wonders of high school: problems in algebra, experiments in biology, declensions in Latin. We were all officially initiated, and for weeks we wore red bows in our hair as part of the initiation. To all this was added the difficult task of pre- paring an entertainment for the Senior-Fresh- men Tea. Our production of the pantomime, The Lighthouse Keeper, seemed to go well enough, but the following term entertainment by the Freshmen at this tea was discontinued! The days and weeks went by quickly, and before we knew it spring was upon us. It was then that Saint Angela Hall held its first Sports Night. An overwhelming success, Sports Night has since become embodied in the tradition of Saint Angela Hall. With events crowding our days our first year drew to a close. The joys of being fresh- men were soon forgotten when we finally reached the ennobling status of Sophomore. Our second year saw the addition of a new member to our class. Margaret Abbatemarco arrived from Saint Francis Xavier, and we were twelve no more. And the wonders of high school were still revealing themselves to us with the addition of French and History to our curriculum. The relief we felt upon pass- ing algebra was short-lived, for we now met a new and greater challenge in Geometry. It was at this time that Frank Sinatra became the craze of the nation's teen-agers, and many of our numbers became his ardent fans. But Frank Sinatra or not, we still dreaded our irst Regents, which were approaching rapidly. As Juniors we were fourteen strong, Pat Henry from Sewanhaka High having joined our congenial group. Sister Natalie had new neighbors across the hall from her ofiiceg the Physics Laboratory had become our official classroom. fDid that account for the extra commotions in the main hall???j. In October, we dedicated one General Assembly to Our Lady. The Trimmin's on the Rosary was very impressive. The Recital, always looked upon with favor by music lovers, was held for the first time in our own auditorium. Finally, after more than two years, we were victorious in softball intramurals. Sports Night found us Juniors doing the Irish jig-despite varia- tions of nationalities. We were so graceful that resemblances to an Indian war dance were noted by the initiated. Our Senior year brought forth many changes most beneficial. Maria from Franklin K. Lane increased our register to fifteen. The Student Council was again introduced, and carried out with vim and vigor. Sister Jeannette organized the Legion of Mary, which was devoutly ac- cepted. Our Tea Dance was a tremendous success Qthanks to our fellow-studentsj, con- tributing the largest proceeds than ever before to the Missions. The boost in the school regis- tration introduced combination classes. Seniors A and B doubling up, as well as the Juniors. Our Trouble in the Cellar and Problem Mind almost caused hysteria among the stu- dent body in General Assembly. flt really was fun performing, too., The Varsity was dis- continued, much to the regret of everyone, especially the Seniors. We missed Latin and Physics, too, honestly. However, the most pleasant event in our Senior year was Com- mencement, our reward for four years of end- less toil and diligent study. Commencement marked the first peacetime graduation since 1941. We Seniors are grate- ful to God for the privilege of graduating in peacetime. A world which was illed with darkness and fury through war is now bright- ened and quieted through peace. -MARY LOOS and MARGARET ABBATEMARCO.

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anllafy C1358 I'OP CCY 1960 1970 1980 MARGARET Miss Copeland, renowned Miss Copeland continues work After 20 years of study and COPELAND pianist, retires from public on her repertoire. practice, Miss Copeland now life to improve her repertoire plays the Warsaw Concerto which now consists of the with both hands. Warsaw Concerto. JOAN Miss Killian gives up her ice Miss Killian gives up her art Miss Killian wins fame as the KILLIAN skating career for art. career for ice skating. first person to do portraits in the ice. URSULA Miss Langley becomes en- Miss Langley becomes en- Miss Langley becomes en- LANGLEY gaged. gaged. gaged. MARIE Miss May, well-known orator, Miss May, not having had Miss May becomes the first MAY tap-dancer, musician, author, time to get married, is still bride of the class of january Greek scholar, ice-skater, his- engaged. '46. torian and politician, becomes engaged. MARY Miss McGovern, creator of Miss McGovern now operates Miss McGovern reaches the MCGOVERN the Medium Size Apple, has her dancing schools on all the pinnacle of her success when organized her dancing schools leading planets. she is asked to take over the on every continent. Monday dancing classes at St. Angela Hall. JOAN For the past ten years Miss Miss Nagle has switched to Miss Nagle, who has accumu- NAGLE Nagle has been singing on the the 4th Ave. express. lated a fortune on the 4th 4th Ave. local as a means of Ave line, buys out a prom- support while waiting for a inent modeling agency and modeling job to materialize. becomes her favorite model. MONA Miss O'Brien's suitors demand Miss O'Brien's suitors demand While executing her famous O'BRIEN for the last time a choice be- for the last time a choice be- Dance of the Dying Rose, tween her ballet career and tween her ballet career and Miss O'Brien falls gracefully them. them. through the floor, perma- nently injuring her ballet leg. She marries her most demand- ing suitor. JOAN Miss Swenson is trying to Miss Swenson is still trying to Miss Swenson collects a for- SWENSON meet libel suits filed by her meet libel suits filed by her tune in counter suits when all classmates following publica- tion of the 1946 yearbook. classmates following publica- tion of the 1946 yearbook. her prophecies prove absolute- ly correct.

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CLASS PROPHECY-.I UN E 1946 Today our General Assembly program will consist of a quiz on fifteen alumnae of St. Angela Hall who have maintained our standards through their outstanding contribution to our American way of life. We will give you cer- tain clues to their identity, and then you must guess their names. Are you ready? Let's go! -I am the foundress of New York City's first and foremost beauty salon, Chez kenee. Our motto has always been: We can make any woman beautiful, even you. Who am I? ANS.: Irene Kane. -I have just finished my latest treatise on self-government, There Must Be An Easier Way, in which I have once again brought to the public's attention my own presidential aspiration. Who am I? ANS.: Teresa Welsh. -As America's most effective and successful saleswoman my most oft-quoted remark is: But, Madam, of course you need this portable hangar. Why, I have received orders from all your neighbors. Who am I? AN5.! Margaret Abbatemarco. -For years I have labored urging the tall girls of America to abandon their flats and go on to the new delights of spikes. Who am I? ANS.: Marian Henry. -Thanks to me, French students are no longer bamed by the intricacies of this subject. This is due, of course, to my revision of the entire language. Now French is easy even for the Frenchman. Who am I? ANs.: Ann McHugh. -Due to my invention of the noiseless alarm clock fwhose formula must be kept a closely guarded secret for perfectly obvious reasonsj I have been awarded the Nobel Science Prize for 1956. VVho am I? ANS.: Maria Sottosanti. -On a warm breeze-kissed isle of the Pacific I have founded a revolutionary institute of learning which endeavors to prove that one's school days can be happy. Who am I? ANS.: Patricia Teague. ' -I am the creator of the Ba-ba bounce which I recommend only for the most ad- vanced pupils of ballroom dancing. In addi- tion to this I have recently been unanimously elected President of the Dancing Instructors Union fLocal 3215. Who am I? ANs.: Elaine Lamb. -After years of dire predictions concerning impending financial crises, I have at last evolved a solution to the economic problems of the world. In years to come students will study my Big Sheil Formula and begin to realize the tremendous value of my gift to humanity. Who am I? ANS.: Sheila Burke. -I am the publisher, editor, reporter, and sole reader of The Awful Truth, the new news- paper which prints all the news in comic form. This I believe to be the most significant con- tribution to the newspaper world in the past century. Who am I? ANS.: Mary Loos. -I am the brilliant star and sole disability of Broadway's favorite musical comedy, Pm an Angie Born. My rendition of Peg has been favorably compared with that of Helen Mor- gan's immortal Bill. Who am I? ANS.: Virginia Averill. -I have often been referred to as the: Dorothy Dix of the fifties. Through my syndicated columns millions have found solace and the courage to face life with all its trials and tribulations. Who am I? ANs.: Theresa Dydo. -Through my enterprising organization, entertaining has become sheer delight to the hostess. No longer is she plagued with the countless trivialities entailed in menus, orches- tra, etc., as these are capably handled by my own experienced and efficient self. Who am I? ANs.: Eleanor Widlicki. -Every day from 5:15 to 5:17 the family radio belongs exclusively to the children, for it is then that my program, Katie's Kiddie Klub, joyfully wings its way across the air- ways. Who am I? ANs.: Kathleen La Tourette. -The department stores of the nation have been clamoring for my services as a buyer. However I can really only consider the most exclusive shops as worthy of my attention, since my time is at a premium. Who am I? ANS.: Patricia Henry. St. Angela Hall can be justly proud of these women who have achieved as much in their chosen fields that one can hardly fail to recog- nize them immediately. -PATRICIA TEAGUE SHEILA BURKE