St Barnabas High School - Immaculata Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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Young's secretary! fWho's he?j Marjorie Falconi, Danced and smiled her way through life. Pierrette Cartier, Had statue erected for her in 1965 for her untiring interest in children. Eileen Murphy, Through her research in the field of science she developed the fabric commonly known as 'Murphanti- thius.' Carolyn Aloisi, Also famous in a scientihc way, Miss Aloisi won the coveted 'Nobel Prize, at the age of twenty-one. Marie Breheny, Conducted a beautiful radio program of music and poetry. Joan McNulty, Taught Math and, oh, her pupils loved her! Mary Eustace, Was her husband's secre- tary-she married the boss. Joan Daly, Therese Moran and Betty Keane, After fifty years of service in St. Vincent's, they retired gracefully and waited for old age. Rita Corsig, Taught stenography and typing at world famous school. Mary McGuinness, Pilot for Eastern Air Lines. Claire Brady, Her sweet disposition and winning way brought her the title of 'best loved in America.' The vision moved on, until the Words 4132 appeared before me. I read on and finally came to the names: Eileen Hamill and Maureen O'Sullivan Were two energetic working girls who always believed in that ancient maxim, 'Better Late Than Neverf Dorothy Brennan, Was proud of her ensign husband and his Purple Heart. Joan Kelleher, Owned a famous Miami hotel in order to flaunt her golden tan throughout winter as well as summer. Rosemary Finn and Marie Pannuto, Managed a sweet little restaurant specializing in 'Corned Beef and Cabbage' and 'Spaghetti and Meat Balls.' Grace Connolly, Appearing as a cover girl on the June issue of Wedding Bells. Inez Banta, Frances O'Shea and Joan Essig, Amused their radio audience, for many years, with their smooth harmony. Marie Ferguson and Jane Redmond, Were two members of the 'Famous Twinkle Toes Quartettef Ella Haggerty and Geor- giana Neubert, Were popularly known as Madame Elle and George-owned a famous fashion shop. Dot Graham and Kathryn Schuler, Were married in silver wedding gowns at the West Point chapel. Gloria Capparelli, Created the famous Veronica Lake hair-do. Claire Fitzgerald, Built the largest base- ball stadium in the world. Mary Bruno, Managed Bruno's Basketball Gym for seventy years, and established branches all over the country. Regina Davis and Elinor Shanley, Made their debut as professionals in the 'Skating Follies.' Evelyn Malone and Margaret Lynady, Ran a teen-agers dancing school in the Swiss Alps. Ann Mitchell and Muriel Whelan, Traveled, to far-off Asia and bought six white elephants and a canary. Mary Stack and Eileen Garvin, Were efficient managers of Horn 86 Hardart's Cafeteria, worked on the Dandy Daily Dish. Patricia Quirk, Was secretarial worker at the Paramount Studios, Hollywood, Califf, Pat Tubridy and Therese Weisgerber, Top-flight pilots for Southern Airlines, Inc. Helen O'Shea and Maureen Ryan, Editors of the New York j0u1'nal-Amt'riczzr1. Ellen Walsh, popular little actress who hailed from the Bronx, and for whom the axiom, 'Little But Great,' was coined. Mary Caparelli, Was a patient teacher of steno and typing. Dolores Van Gieson, First woman Mayor of Chicago. Domenica Raciti, Was a well- known pianist and gave many recitals at Carnegie Hall. This recalling of memories left my body tingling, but my spirit, peaceful. I walked on, in my dream, 'til I came to the green pastures fso often quotedj and knelt down there to pray in unison with my classmates for our own dear Alma-Mater! VIRGINIA RODGERS, JANE REDMOND. 123

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gafewell 1 Pass-word of memory-of bygone days, is there no land where bunzan lips may say 'Farewelf no more? K QITH an undefinable feeling of finality we hear this oft-repeated word, only to suddenly realize that it is meant for us. We turn with a long- ing to the sheltered halls of our beloved Alma Mater and experience a keen desire to remain always a part of the gay, carefree life we have known here. But this we understand cannot be. For we have something to give the world- something which has been given to us by the devoted Sisters. It is out duty to bring this-a Catholic way of living-into whatever circle we enter: Thus there remains only the inevitable farewell. Nevertheless, in this word there is a touch of happiness, as well as sadness-the happiness of beautiful memories, sweet and tender, the happiness of Yesterday with all its cares and frets, with all its lighthearted joys and pleasures. But, of course, there is also sorrow-the sweet sorrow of departure. ' Departure for what? From nothing less than that which has become essentially a part of us. A departure from youth-the gay and pleasant spring of life, wherein we have built our dreams of hope and faith for the future. We must now go forth with the ideal in sight of keeping true to these dreams. A departure from scenes that we seem to have known foreverg from the classrooms in which we have studied and worked and have enjoyed the wonderful, un- forgettable experiences of school-life. It seems like such a short time ago when we were on the first step of the ladder which led from the depths of inexpe- rience and hesitation to the heights of knowledge and confidence. In particular it is a departure from the friends and teachers who have helped us along the way. God alone Who made hearts can unite them. This He has done with us, who have shared work, tears and laughter in the past. Perhaps we shall meet again, but in every parting a chord is broken, which cannot be retied. If we do meet, we all know it will not be in the same way, with the same sentiments, with the same interest, with the same sympathies, for this is impossible. So the memories of these joys must stay forever in the sacred treasure of the past, where we have but to reach to enjoy them again. But in spite of the sadness in such a departure, we cannot help feeling a tinge of excitement and eagerness as we venture into the bright Tomorrow with its promise of happiness and success. With our faces turned towards the bright- ness of God's goodness, and our feet walking firmly in the confidence of the Infinite Love, we step with little fear or hesitation into the Unknown. Un- known perhaps to us, but known to Him to Vfhom we are bound by the un- breakable chains of faith and love. By these chains, He will lead us to our particular work in this world, and ultimately to our place in His Eternal Kingdom. With this in view, we leave the future to His care and guidance. Thus, once more, we return to the past and to that inevitable word Fare- well. But can we say good-bye and then forget? No, this cannot be done with something whose fond memory will ever be with us. Though we must turn our backs on this episode of life and depart from it forever, spiritually we 125