St Catharines Academy - Mercian Yearbook (New York, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

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DEDICATICJN We the Seniors of St. Catharine Academy wish to dedi- cate this book to our fine faculty, the ever self-sacrificing Sisters of Mercy, and to our beloved parents, as a small token of appreciation to those who gave us so much and expect so little in return. God love them all. if ,la A2 FACU LTY Sister Mary Christine R. S. M Principal Sister Mary Adelaide R. S. M. Sister Mary Agnes R. S. M. Sister Mary Anicia R. S. M. Sister Mary Aquinas R. S. M. Sister Mary Dolorosa R. S. M. Sister Mary Josephine R. S. M. Sister Mary Rosalia R. S. M. Miss Constance Cody Miss Josephine Nantista Professor William Trehy 4 S EN IO R ' 5 3 When we entered the academy as green freshmen, we never thought four years could fly so fast! From the donning of initiation costumes, along with Latin coniugations and algebraic equations, we passed into sophomore year. We were then a part of the school or educated freshmen. As such, we memorized propositions and axioms in geometry or learned the new terms of our course. With junior year came the responsibilities that go with preparations for the Junior-Senior Tea and the passing of our regents. Finally, the arrival of our coveted senior rings made iunior year complete. At last, as seniors, we began the most important year in high school. Activities were boosted to raise money for the most used word in every senior's vocabulary - Yearbook, Along with social life was the life of earnest study for those tell-tale regents. But success was ours! As we received our reward, our di- ploma, tears glistened in our eyes, wishing time did not hurry so. We knew, though, there was no turning back! These four years at 5.C.A. will always be cherished by us as will those who made them possible - our wonderful parents, friends, and self-sacri- ficing Sisters of Mercy. May nothing but honor come to Saint Catharine Academy from her class of l953. 5 PRESIDENT EILEEN McGARRY Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Basketball I, II, III, IV, Sodality, McAuIey Guild, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club III, IV, Dance' Committee, Secretary Ill, Vice President IV, Editor of I953 Mercian . Eileen, with a sweet and loving personality, is a favorite among all. Her friendliness and happy dis- position has been an asset to our ever wonderful years at S.C.A. Outstanding in parish activities, Eileen also is tops in basketball. She was elected Secre- tary in junior year and is our senior vice-president. Her capability as editor of the Mercian has been recognized by all. The Academy will miss Eileen but we know she will be a tremendous success in what- ever field she chooses to enter. 6 MARGARET KELLY Basketball I, Il, III, IV, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Sodality Ill, IV, McCauley Guild III, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Glee Club I, II, III, IV, Class President III, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV. Peggy noted for her ready wit and wonderful sense of humor hails from Sacred Heart parish and is a welcome addition to any group. Above average in all her studies, Peggy is also tops on the basketball and volleyball teams. Unlimited popularity, de- pendability, plus excellent leadership ability won for her the class presidency in both iunior and senior years. Peggy will be missed when she leaves St. Catharine's to enter the business world, but will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. VICE-PRESIDENT SARAH CAMPBELL Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, McAuley Guild, Sodality, Glee Club III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Cheerleader I, II, III, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV, Art Committee. Combine the fine qualities of cooperation, school spirit and friendliness, sprinkle with personality, and cover with intelligence, and you have Sarah, our gay redhead. Her charm and the flair for leadership won for her the presidency in junior year, and sec- retary in senior year. Sarah is welcomed in any group because of her bright smile, and the willingness to give a helping hand to everyone. Being an honor roll student for four years, we are sure that she will be a success in her tield ot endeavor - nursing. TREASURER W. SECRETARY ROSE FERRARO Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Sodality I, II, lll, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Glee Club I, II, Decorating Committee III, IV, Yearbook Committee. Just say co-operative, pleasant, and amiable and you have our one and only, Rose. Due to her out- standing abilities she has won the otficership of student councelor in iunior year and treasurer in senior year. She has also obtained the strenuous iob of business manager of the I953 Mercian. Rose is also an active member ot our volleyball team. Together with these and many otln ' attributes, we are sure that she will succeed in he. chosen protes- sion, that of teaching. 7 seniors go with her GLADYS BOTET Volleyball Ill, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Art Committee IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV Gladys came to us in junior year and since then it has not been regretted. She has done much to further the success of her class, not only in scholastic ability but in her generous work on the art and dance committees. Her gentle ways have always brought recognition to her as a sweet person to know. Her class knows well that she will succeed in the years to come. career. 8 Volleyball I, ll, lll, IV McAuley Guild III IV Dance Committee III, IV, French Club IV Margaret comes from St Catharines Parish a capable and well-liked personality Though most of the time carefree she is serious when the need arises Her always ready laugh can often be heard around the classrooms We all know that Margaret will be a tremendous success in what ever field she should decide to enter and the best wishes of all the Volleyball I, II, III IV McAuley Guild Ill IV Glee Club lll IV, Dance Committee III IV Art and Decorating Committee IV Mercy League III, IV Jackie, who was born In France takes a great interest in all school activities Our French Miss is amicable cooperative and courteous. She is noted for her quiet manner but her greatest quality is her extraordinary sense of values Because ot this, Jackie is always an example to the other seniors We all wish her success in reaching her fondest dream which will be realized when she takes the pledge to the nursing ANNETTE CIRALDO Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Cheerleader III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, French Club IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV. Annette has a sparkling personality, accompanied by a soft voice and a boundless sense of humor. Her willingness to work with others has found her wanted in any group. Along with these talents, her special interest in typing and stenography should make her career in the business world a most happy and successful one. We wish you luck, Annette, in your future as a business woman. MARY CLOUGHER Volleyball I, II, Ill, IV, Cheerleader ll, III, IV, Sodality, Business Committee IV, Mercy League Ill, IV. There is never a dull moment when this mirth-provoking blond is around. Her rosy cheeks and bright blue eyes add to her beaming attitude toward life. When the clear, lively notes of the piano come ringing through the hall of S.C.A. you can be sure that Mary is the source. Mary's kind ways and out- standing abilities will carry her far on the road of success. MAUREEN CAVANAUGH Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Glee Club III, Dance Committee III, IV, Class President I, Mercy League III, IV. Petiteness, curly hair, blue eyes and you have Maureen. She came to us from Sacred Heart Parish, as welcome as anyone could be. With a fondness for dancing and a sparkling per- sonality, we are sure she will rate high with those she comes in contact. In freshman year Maureen was elected president by a maiority vote. We hope that the future will bring her unlimited success in the nursing field. 9 MARGARET CLARKE Mercy League lll, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV, Yearbook Com- mittee IV, Sodality, McAuley Guild, Volleyball ll, lll, IV. Margaret, an attractive miss came to the Academy from her home parish, St. Catharine's. Generous and sweet, her un- forgettable willingness to cooperate has won for her the title of Official Class Photographer . We all know Margaret will bring many ci cheerful hour, to the sick and needy when she donns the white cap of the nursing profession. Best of Luck, from all the seniors. ANNETTE DARMENTO Mercy League Ill, Sodality, McAuley Guild, Dance Committee, Cheerleader l, ll, Ill. Annette, a dark haired lass who hails from Sacred Heart Parish, is a favorite among her classmates and is well liked by her teachers. Her spirit of cooperation, enthusiasm, and humor made her a welcome addition to any gathering. Indeed, we all miss Annette when she is not around to cheer us with her ioyful laughter and keen wit. Throughout her illness she has had great courage and patience and above all an unfailing trust in the Providence of God. God bless you, Annette. SHEILA DOUGHERTY Mercy League III, IV, Dance Committee lll, IV, Volleyball ll, Ill, IV, Cheerleader III, IV. Sheila, a tall brown haired lass is one of the more popular Seniors here at the Academy. Her quick smile always takes friends out of the blue and is forever brightening the day for many a Senior. Her ambition is to become a secretary and we know the people with whom she works will love her as much as we do. She is a friend to be long remembered by all who come in contact with her. 10 GERALDINE DUNLEAVY Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Mercy League lll, IV, Cheerleader, Photography Committee IV, Co-Business Manager, Cheerlead- er ll, III, IV. Binnie, as she is affectionately called is a St. Catharine Par- ishioner. With her keen sense of responsibility Binnie was elected to the office of Treasurer in our iunior year. Her sense of humor and her everlasting wit makes her a favorite with anyone and everywhere. Her quick adaptability for steno and typing will make her a necessary and welcome candidate into the business world. ROSE MARIE FALCONE Business Committee IV, Decoration Committee III, IV, Dance Committee IV, Volleyball lll, IV, Mercy League lll, IV. Rose, with a natural ability and skill for shorthand will make a valuable asset in any business office. With her readiness and cooperative nature, we are sure her future associates will find her a ready and willing friend. Here's good luck to a sure fire success in the bright and happy years to come. GERALDINE FRANKLAND Basketball l, Il, III, IV, Volleyball l, ll, lll, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Sodality l, ll, lll, IV, Glee Club I, ll, French Club Il, III, IV, Latin Club I, ll, Decoration Committee IV, Yearbook Committee. Gerry's sweet and unassuming manner, together with her sparkling personality has endeared her to all of her class- mates. Gerry's athletic ability entitled her to the captaincy of our basketball team in freshman year. Her co-operation and willingness to perform any and every duty makes her an efficient girl. As an earnest worker, full of dependability, Gerry can always be counted on. Because of these amiable traits we are sure that she shall succeed in her chosen pro- fession. 11 PATRICIA GILHOOLY Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Cheerleader Il, III, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, McAuley Guild Il, Ill, Sodality, Dance Committee Busi- ness Committee Ill, IV. Cheerful, optimistic and always helpful - that's Pat. This brown-haired senior, with a lively twinkle in her Irish-green eyes, has an outstanding personality which will enable her to add many new friends to her list in the years to come. One of her various talents, music, has kept the seniors enter- tained by listening to the melodious airs she plays on the piano. We are sure that all her fine qualities will make Pat a success in her chosen vocation. AGNES HAWE Basketball Ill, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, McAuIey Guild lll, Dance Committee Ill, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Sodality, Class Secre- tary Ill. Agnes, full of smiles and dimples, hails from Sacred Heart Parish. She has put her cooperation to many a doings here at the Academy. Although her smile endears her to all, she can be practical when the occasion warrants. Her friendliness ancl capability won her the office of class secretary in iunior year. She has many interests and we all know Agnes will be a great success in the field she has set her heart on, nursing. KATHLEEN HIGGINS Volleyball I, ll, lll, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Cheerleader Ill, IV, French Club IV, Business Committee. Kitty , a tall, blue-eyed, blond-haired lass has a tremendous personality which makes her well liked by all. She is a parish- ioner of Sacred Heart and possesses a spirit of cooperation to- ward classmates and activities. Her accuracy in shorthand betrays an active and alert mind and her nimble fingers spell Success for some executive in the future. We wish Kitty luck in all her enterprises. 12 SYLVIA JOHNSON Cheerleader I, ll, lll, IV, Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Glee Club I, Il, Ill, Dance Committee III, IV, French Club IV. Vivacious, energetic and cheerful is our way of describing Sylvia, the girl from St. Catharine's Parish. As an excellent pianist she has enchanted many a heart with her playing. We are sure Sylvia will achieve the acclaim of all and will be a success in her desire to be a librarian. Our loss will be Hunter's gain, where Sylvia intends to prepare for the future. JACQUELINE LQLANDE Volleyball Il, lll, IV, Cheerleader ll, III, IV, French Club IV, Dance Committee lll, IV, Mercy League III, IV. Just say quiet, pleasant and a winning smile and you have .lackie. Since she ioined our class in sophomore year, Jackie has been a part we could not do without, She is always giving a helping hand to those who need it and never denies anyone anything. We wish her continued success and happiness in her chosen vocation, that of a secretary. KATHLEEN LARKIN Basketball I, Il, Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, McAuley Guild ll, lll, Glee Club I, Il, III, Dance Committee lll, IV, Mercy Leag.ue III, IV, Co-editor MEI2CIAN 1953. Kay, possessing a genuine character, is a credit to her home parish, Sacred Heart. As Co-editor of the year book, she showed her cooperation and dependability, which has made her well liked by all. If you see a group of girls together, you can be sure Kay is the cause with her ready wit, her friend- liness and have you heard this one . This asset, together with her sweet smile and gentle way, will assure her of success in her chosen career nursing. 13 ALICE LAVERY Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Sodolity, McAuley Guild, Dance Com- mittee lll, IV, Mercy League III, IV, French Club IV, Glee Club lll, IV. A parishioner ot St. Catharine's is cute little Miss Alice, who, in her tour years here, has proven to be a good companion. We know she will bring ioy to her patients as much as she has brought it to us. The owner of a quick smile and laughing eyes, she is sure to be a success in the field of her choice . . . nursing. We hope, Alice, that you will have nothing but the best in the years ahead of you. ROSEMARY LEDDY Volleyball I, II, III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club I, ll, III, French Club IV, Dance Committee III, IV. Rose, who can look at you with those kind of eyes, along with her neatness and cooperation will always be remembered by her classmates. Her famous sayings of check him out and forget about that always indicate that she is near and ready to participate in any excitement. Rose has a great yen for dancing, which is very evident at lunch time, when she is the first one to turn on the radio. We are sure Rose will be a great success in the business world. 'tits MARIE LISANTI Basketball I, Il, III, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, McAuIey Guild Ill, IV, Sodality, Dance Committee III, IV, Camera Club IV, Glee Club III, IV. Marie, a Sacred Heart Parishioner, has long been a favorite among her classmates and the students here at St. Catharine's. Her wonderful and gay sense ot humor has often been the cause of uproarious laughter in the Senior classroom. Her skill at basketball has helped our class team win many a game. We wish Marie all the success in the world, in what- ever vocation she chooses to tollow. 14 HILDA LUGO Mercy League lll, IV, Volleyball lll, IV, Glee Club IV, Dance Committee lll, IV. This dark haired miss, with a trace of an accent, ioined us in our iunior year. Hilda has given us many a laugh with her sense of humor. She has chosen for her profession that of a laboratory technician and, of course, this will mean hard work. We know, though, that she will come through all right. To you, Hilda, we wish a brilliant career in your chosen pro- fession. nic , a KATHLEEN MALERVY Mercy League IV, Volleyball IV, Dance Committee IV, Sodality. Though Kathleen only came to us in senior year, she has been a jovial addition. Always ready with a smile for all she is fast becoming a friend to everyone. Kathleen will see the beginning of her dream come true when she enters college to accomplish her desired vocation, that of teaching. ALICE MCALLISTER Mercy League Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, lll, IV, Dance Committee IV, French Club IV. Alice, noted for the gay sparkle in her eyes, is one of the quieter seniors. Although she does not make too much noise, all would miss her if she weren't present. She is quite a neces- sity in all groups. We all know Alice will be a huge success in her vocation, that of nursing. Best of luck from the senior class, Alice. 15 MARY McALLISTER Volleyball I, ll, Ill, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Dance Committee lll, IV, French Club IV. Mary, the possessor of long tresses, sparkling eyes and Cf ready smile, has long been a favorite at S.C.A. Her winning ways and generous heart won for Mary another friend to her al- ready long list. Her quickness for typing and steno will make her an excellent candidate in the business world. Here's to Mary and the future. May success be hers always. HELENA MCDERMOTT Volleyball ll, lll, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV, French Club IV, Business Committee IV, Cheer Leader IV, Writing Staff IV. Hazel as she is nicknamed, came to St. Catharine's in Soph- omore year. Her serious eyes often display a spark of mis- chievous gaiety. Many are the times when she would be caught at the piano, fingering old and new tunes alike. Her many talents and genial personality will make her a success in the field of her choice. All her classmates hope that her future will be bright with the lights of success that we wish her. MARY McDONNELL Basketball Il, Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, Ill, IV, Art Committee I, ll, III, IV, Mercy League Ill, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV. Tall Slender and Blue eyed is an accurate description of Mary. I-ler ability to put on paper what she sees has won for her the title of class artist. She has also been a great asset to he-r class on the Basketball team, because of her ability to just drop the ball in the basket. We wish Mary every success in the world in her chosen vocation, nursing. 16 MARGARET MCGANN Volleyball III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club IV, Sodality Il. Quiet but pleasant describes Margaret, who came to us in iunior year and is from St. Rose of Lima's parish. Since then we have received many a smile from our carrot-topped miss. Success in her ambition is a certainty for she is easy to get along with. Margaret is a friend to be long remembered and to be depended upon. To her we wish success and happiness in her chosen field, nursing. PATRICIA MCGIVNEY Volleyball IV, Mercy League IV, Dance Committee IV, Sodality, Photography Committee IV, French Club IV. Although Pat has graced the portals of S.C.A. only a year, her ROSEANN MCGLADE Basketball l, ll, lll, IV, Sodality, Glee Club l, ll, III, IV, Student Counselor I, ll, III, Treasurer IV, Dance Committee III, IV. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling may well describe our Roseann. presence has become an asset to our class. Combining assur- ance and ambition with a vivacious personality and gay humor, Pat imparts to all she meets, a true zest for living. Her chosen profession is nursing and we are sure her winning smile and friendly personality will endear her to all her patients. This Titian crowned bundle of energy is the proud possessor of a pair of dancing feet. At lunch time you can always find Rose teaching the other seniors new Savoy steps. This asset, together with good looks, a sparkling personality and a witty sense of humor, makes Rose one of the popular seniors of S.C.A. We are confident that she will be a success at Fordham University where she will be trained for her future profession- teaching. 17 NOREEN O'DONNELL Volleyball I, II, III, IV, French Club, Dance Committee, Basket- ball I, ll, III, IV, Typing Committee, Decoration Committee. Noreen, a prominent representative of St. Rose of Lima, came to us four years ago. Generous and sweet, her unforgettable willingness to help are her most lovable characteristics. As a true friend, her genial nature will carry her high among the clouds of destiny, For the future, Noreen intends to run her nimble fingers over a typewriter and settle down to the title of a full-fledged secretary. CATHERINE McKEOWN Volleyball I, ll, Ill, IV, Basketball I, Il, III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club III, Vice Pres. III, Dance Committee III, IV, Sodality. Sweet and .unassuming Cathy radiates friendship for all. With her good looks, personality, and generous disposition she has always been a class favorite. Cathy's one of our best on the basketball court and always goes into the game with the idea of a iubilant victory or a depressing loss, but as always with Catherine, victory has been her outcome , With these characteristics Catherine will contribute greatly to her career in the future role as a secretary. CONSTANCE PERRELLA Mercy League III, IV, McAuIey Guild, Sodality, Dance Com- mittee III, IV, Art Committee Ill, IV, Volleyball Il, III, IV. Petite, brown haired, brown eyes is an accurate description of Connie. Her winning smile and her willingness to co- operate make her a welcome addition to our senior class. Connie's ability to conquer the keys of the typewriter and the odd shapes and signs of shorthand will make her a valuable asset in any office. Best of luck, Connie, as you sail into the horizon of a happy future. 18 ELY RIVERA Mercy League III, IV, Volleyball III, IV, Dance Committee Ill, IV. If you happen to see a small, baby faced girl hurrying along to class, that will be our dear little friend, Ely. Although she is a tiny thing, she has proven to be a good scholar. We know her star will rise when her dream is realized. What is that dream? It has been her life-long ambition, to become a doctor. Good luck from all of us, Ely. PATRICIA SHALVEY Sodality, Mercy League Ill, IV, Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Basket- ball I, ll, Glee Club l, ll, Dance Committee III, IV. Pat an attractive senior, combined with friendly ability to- wards others, comes from Sacred Heart Parish. She has a talent for seeing the bright side of everything and because of this she is welcomed in any group. Perry is one of her chief conversational pieces at S.C.A. Having acclaimed vice- presidentship in iunior year, Pat , with her sense of humor, won for herself many friends. Her plans for the future include Fordham University in order to attain her goal - teaching. VIRGINIA SIMPSON Mercy League III, IV, Sodality, McAuley Guild, Dance Com- mittee III, IV, Photography Club, French Club IV. Ginnie , as she is affectionately called, is a favorite among all the seniors. Her quaint interpretation of Temptation in a strictly hill billy twang has often been applauded by the class. Ginnie's star will surely shine when she receives the letters R. N. of a nurse after her name. Best of luck, from all of us, the senior class. 19 ALBERTA SMYTH Volleyball l, ll, Ill, IV, Cheerleader l, ll, III, IV, Sodality, Dance Committee III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, French Club IV. An enthusiastic and gay student, Alberta has become a ne- cessary part of the class. Full of vigor and vitality, she can be counted on to work feverishly for all activities. She is gifted with a wonderful sense of humor which makes her welcome in any group. Many a happy lunch period has been spent watch- ing Alberta cut a rug. We are sure she will progress far in the business world. JOAN WHYTE Volleyball I, ll, III, IV, Mercy League III, IV, Glee Club III, McAuley Guild, Sodality, Cheerleader Ill, IV, Dance Committee III, IV. Paint mischievous eyes, add sincerity, a Iiitle humor, and a touch of kindness and you have a good-signed picture of Joan. Always ready with a helping hand, she is a friend to all. But never too busy to learn, she is grasping her education for a better out-look on life. Joan's picture will be complete when she wears the white cap of a graduate nurse which is right now, her main desire. May Joan reach her goal with all of our blessings. 20 1 1 A fa -we 3, x So Q ,PSP V 555 nf , I . ll 1 .lun G fl My f JU IDRS We the Juniors of SCA feel now, rather humble: for upon us the future of earth may depend. Next year we shall be seniors, and from thence shall wend our various ways - so no wonder we pause a moment to scan the roadway we have already traversed. Back we spin to Freshman year, when we were greenies. Goodness, the sisters must have thought us raw material - and yet, so full of promise! Consider sophomore year: we've acquired a bit of polish, but the job is not yet completed. Now, peer at our term as iuniors. Note the increasing maturity in our eyes, in our purposes. Here, we began first to realize that we, personally, had a real duty toward the world. Soon we shall be seniors, equipped, not only by the Sister's transmission to us of math, science, languages, and history, but by a true sense of values and a firm moral standard backed by Mary, to become reliable and useful citizens. There is much we owe to, and will not forget of S.C.A. The subscription drive, the canned goods race, the Christmas plays, land vacationli, the school musical with Mr. Hayes, Mr, Trayhy's Glee Club, the Mercy League, Sodality, McAuley Guild - all of these have formed an integral part of our stay at S.C.A. All the years have helped mature us, and given us a new perspective and too, filled us with the realization that we are to imitate Christ, on all occasions. We the Juniors salute you, S.C.A. 22 JU IORS Sept. l2, l95O was a cool morning for so early in the season. The untimely weather caused eighty- two girls, scattered in several parts of the city, to reluctantly button up sweaters and coats over new S.C.A. uniforms and set out on a determined first day of their high school career in S.C.A. Many diversions followed. Our school ploy, the Thanksgiving food drive, Christmas celebration and our glee club. Conscientious study and perseverance caused the year to pass quickly, and before we realized it we were seasoned sophomores lauding it over the green freshmen, and acting very knowingly about everything and everyone in the Academy. Sophomore year also brought us Father Bernier and the C.Y.A. meetings which helped to round out our spiritual and social beginnings. Sophomore year also brought the splitting up of the girls into different courses which made our circle of friends even larger. After an exciting but somewhat short summer we again flocked to the Academy for another year and could hardly believe We were next in line for seniors. The days are passing quickly again and we are now engaged in diligently trying to copy the seniors and live up to the carefully set standards of our predecessors. 23 SOPHOMORES As we approach iunior year, we look back with happy memories on our first two years in our already beloved S.C.A. The first day we were a large frightened group, scared of new subjects, wonder- ing what the new world would be like. After our initiation party, we learned that the seniors weren't the orgies of which we had dreamed. Instead, they made us feel at home and happy in our new school. Many activities kept us on our toes all year, our successful part in the canned goods drive, the Christmas entertainment, and Turn Back the Melody, a musical comedy, in which we starred in the chorus and skits. After we had finished our first year Latin, and lived through twg weeks of tests and suspense, we knew we had conquered the Gauls, too, and approached the next September eager, and with high spirits. The Catholic Press Drive started the round of new activities in our sophomore year and by Thanks- giving we were well on our way to becoming successful St. Catharine's sophomores. After the traditional Christmas festivities we began practicing for another successful St. Catharine's play. Our basketball team started to warm up and before we knew it the Regents exams had arrived. During that eventful week everything was hushed while the students transferred on paper the learning they had daily stored over a long period of time. The building we had learned to love so well, we knew we must hesitatingly leave, never to return. Since spirit makes the school we are determined to bring along that same spirit which must pervade our new building. 24 SOPHCMORES In September, 1951, the doors of St. Catharine's Academy were opened once again to a group of anxious, but uncertain freshmen. We could hardly realize that a summer had changed us from silly ele- mentary scholars -to young ladies of the Academy. As we were assigned to our classrooms, we could only guess, concerning the times awaiting us. We studied entirely new and different subjects - Latin, science and algebra. initiation, Christmas, and Retreat flew by in succession and before we knew it, our first school year had come to an end. When we returned to St. Catharine's in l952, we were no longer noisy freshmen, but sophisticated sophomores. We were assigned new subiects once again - French, world history and biology. Before long, we were preparing for our Christmas play. Next year, however, we shall be looking forward to being the first juniors in the new academy. 25 FRESHME The first few weeks of school were ones of confusion, hustle and hilarity. We walked into the school yard expecting anything. We stood in place listening, as a girl called out our names and the class to which we were assigned, silently praying we would be in the same class as our old friends. Classes were arranged and new friends made. We were sent home early the first few days to secure our books. Some of them were very large and although we didn't know anything in them, we felt very old and intellectual. During the following week we were initiated. We had plenty of fun. The seniors made us wear signs telling everyone we were freshmen. Each freshman had to bring a baby's bib, lollipop, and wear dif- ferent colored socks and one sneaker to school. Although we did look silly, it was all in the spirit of fun. At two o'clock the seniors gave us a party. Seniors are human after alll Some of the freshmen sang and danced. This was followed by the seniors singing our school song. The party was a great success. As time went on, we made new friends and discussed ways to learn to decline Latin nouns, get in each syllable in our new scientific words, and progress each day on our algebraic equations. Lunch time was a feature each day. Some felt like two lunches to satisfy an appetite sharpened by bus travel. We, the Freshman Class, are glad we came to Saint Catharine's and we hope we can live up to the superb record it has had since the school was built. 26 FRESHMEN It was on September 8, 1952, that we the new freshmen, entered Saint Catharine's Academy for the first time. We were a large class, so we were divided into two separate groups, each feeling a little shy of the other. The new school year began with the Mass of the Holy Ghost and throughout the rest of the morning we were occupied by the assignment of new teachers, books, subjects and classrooms. New friends were made during the first few weeks, and as our friends grew in number we acquired a feeling of class unity. Soon after that, initiation followed. That embarrassing day left our faces flushed, but the color wore off from our faces, after the seniors gave us a party, for having been such good sports. The rest of the year went all too quickly, and we, the freshmen, are looking forward to another bright and happy year as sophomores. 27 15 4' I ima gf ,Q g ifw Sig wi, ' if mm Lf Q ,6 my W A i 1 .,, F' n.. f Q1 Q M i 4 IJQN' , , .Kam KL .4 3',Sifp ,, 4 - X .m , h 33 W W if at 5 . f' S :J is 1 'Q M we . -. il vm -A EEF, ,. ru , , ,F I Y ,Eh f , A Af!!! ACTI 4: ,, NLM :-, nf J! -,ws 4 k f un- ! L V M ..-f ,xg 1 Q 48, 2 MW ,sl 'Q t o 2 I a if 'E L. AT every gome you will find our Senior Ciweerieod ers ready To cheer our Teom on To VICTORY. Sforf boifom row, I. To R. P. Giinooly, C, Pereilo, P Snolvey, G. Dunieovy, K. Higgins, H. MCDermoTT V. Simpson, J. Whyte, M. Covonough, R. Ferroro, S Cornpbeii, A. Ciroido, A. Lavery, S. Johnson, A Smyfh. 32 Rec Typing Class Speed Demons qw Q W' Q Q, li , L 2 s F Uivlug? V I 1 V s li! . if ' 4 ..., 'A-mr' mf' ,f' 'K-1 Eileen lVlcGdrry ..,,,,,,,v,.,-,,,,Y.,,,,,,,,,,,, Editor in chief Koilileen Ldrkin .,,, ,,,,,, , Co-Editor Rose Ferroro ,,vY.... -M , Business Manager Geraldine Fronklond --- -W CofBusiness Mdndger Geraldine Dunleovy w.., N, Co-Business Mdnoger 36 181 Q3-Q f 'bv Q l BH. wi '- mm STUDENT COUNCIL Able leaders seleded from each class To represenT Thern on a special yearbook cornrniTTee. These girls have done a splendid iob Through- ouT The year keeping The sTuolenTs on Their Toes and Well informed on The progress oT The yearbook, May we The Seniors exTend our hearTiesT congraTulaTions To each and every one of Them. 38 Z ,O ff fi, J C il. ART e , C I V P CO! M flfl CD .M A4 on ne! , f ,qui ov 5 er J' , S 5 . CO '77 IJ. R CA, SKKKXQQ, X. Ko Vw P. SWNXYN, C. NNCGQOXNG, NX. Yxsc-OK Sxovdmgz M. Covonouqb, GA Duweow, NN. Gov A fi! BUSINESS COMMITTEE 40 LAST WILL We the class of 1953 hovung fulfilled our days beung of sound body and mund and blussfully happy after four years of hard study un the Saunt Catherine Academy do hereby declare approve and publush thus our last wull and testament un whuch we leave our love and good wull plus a luttle of our unduvudual nature To Sister Mary Christine our faithful and understanding pruncupal we bequeath a brand new hugh school fulled wuth conscuentuous and hard workung students To Suster Mary Rosalua we leave a future generatuon of gurls who wull pay atten tuon to French lessons To Suster Mary Dolorosa we bequeath a school of gurls that wull take heed to you get out of ut what you put unto ut To Suster Mary Adelaude we leave a blank book that wull someday we hope be To Sister Mary Josephine we leave our Bunson burners and a formula for makung non breakable glass To Suster Mary Agnes we leave a larger meeting room for her Sodaluty and Guild members To Suster Mary Anucua we leave extraordinary typewruters whuch wull perform their dutues wuthout the aud of human fungers To Muss Lansdown we leave a class who can answer her questions untellugently To Muss Cody we bequeath a well equupped room of cuthletuc supplues and health materuals To Muss Nantustet we guve an orugunal by her favorute paunter To Mr Trahy we bequeath a well tuned puano To Maureen Quunn and Maruanne Marrun Margaret Kelly leaves her cherushed offuce of Presidency wuth uts many dutues . . . ,, . . . ,, filled with the girls of '53 who made history. I f - . . . . . . , . - 11 - H - ' - 41 To Elaune Carwln and Jeanne Kenney Cathernne McKeown leaves her sllghtly used text books To Shella Coffey Margaret McGann leaves her hot seat by the radlator To Margaret O Connor and Elaine Hetterrnan a bench tn the yard for relaxatron an fresh alr lett by Mary McAllnster and Jacqueline LaLande Geraldine Dunleavy gives her ready wut to Cecilia Praught and Kathleen Reynolds Mary Clougher leaves the door agar to Patrucla Slmbulan tor comung nn late To Elleen Clehane ns left a gallon ot laughs to splll around the classroom by Hnlda Lugo Maureen Cavanaugh and RoseMary Leddy leave to Ann Murphy and Beatrlce Glllls thenr tavorlte sayings forget about that and check hnrn out To Mary Anne Dungnan Joan Whyte leaves her happuness and fun of Senxor year To Kathleen Mulllgan Rose Ferrara leaves her splrlt of co operatlon To Kathleen Salmon and Barbara l-lorstman Noreen ODonnell and Alice Mc Alllster glve theur spacious seats on the morning bus To Anne l-laldnnak Patrncta Gllhooly glves the eighty elght keys on the plana Sylvla Johnson leaves to Maureen T Sullivan her rendltlon ot the Charleson To Euleen Young Margaret Clarke bequeaths her 'ob ot school photographer Mary McDonnell hands the duty ot drawlng class posters to Margaret McArdle Linda Ltottl Ely Rlvera leaves her Senior seat Marne Ceccoll Agnes Hawe leaves our basketballs and colored rlbbons Dolores Martanez Jacquellne Callacy wnlls her French accent Marlon McDonagh and Claudette Allvera IS left the grave obllgatlon ot talking pep Into the gurls by Helena McDermott Glady Botet walls her gutt of spreading laughs to Rosalxe Mrraglua To Patrlcla O Keete Kathleen Malervy leaves the prnvllege ot torgettlng some ot her books To Jeanne Slttlet Kitty Hugglns leaves her hobby ot slnglng to the class durlng , ' ll II ' , . . . d ' ' ' . , . 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To ' ' ' ' ' ' Il II ' ' . . , . . . 42 anr rand drulls To Mary Owens and Joan Raebsger us left a sturdy parr of oxfords to keep those eet ln shape Mrss Brown ns bequeathed the well worn puano stool Margaret l-legarty ns left the 'ob of stralghtenmg library books by Annette Clraldo Margaret Brady ns left the task of keeprng papers off the floor In the lavatory Joan l-lorah Marne Llsantl leaves a seat well hidden In the back of the room Jeanette Macelka IS left an lnterpretatlon of Temptation by Vxrgtnla Simpson Margaret Whalen Rose Falcone leaves her famous blue beret Geraldine Frankland leaves her pair of well used sneakers to Margaret Sulluvan To Margaret Malone Pat McGlvney leaves her talking ablllty To Mary Norton and Shella Crowley Patrlcla Shalvey walls her abnlnty to make To Helen Courtney and Helen Reiss Alice Lavery leaves the lavatory mirror Rose McGlade leaves her tendency for cutting a rug to Maryellen Hogan To Rose Marne Jachrlmg Sarah Campbell bequeaths her place on the honor roll each month Alberta Smyth and Connie Perrella leave to Mary Creaven and Catherine Lynch their formula for engoyable week ends Shelna Dougherty walls her gentle ways to Elizabeth Hammes and Mary Latchoord To Mary Gaughan Kathleen Keenan and Laureen Kwan IS left the task of flnlshxng therr typlng lessons before the bell rnngs Margaret Barry leaves to Ann Rooney a laugh that spreads like wrld flre To the future edltor of the Merclan Eileen McGarry beaueaths all the headaches an pauns of getting the Yearbook to press on time To Mary Haugh Ellzabeth Randels Nadia Rlverla and Marne Vuterlse IS left the oblxgatlon of seeing that the Senior classroom IS kept In order Wntnessed by Kay Larkln 53 f ' . To ' ' - ' . To . . . . . To . . . . To . , . ' ' ' ' ' . To . . . . ,, . ,, . . . . To . . . . classes on time. ll v ll , . ' Il ' II ' , d ' ' ' . . . . ,, . ,, . . ' ' Il II 43 SODALITY FRESHMAN SCPHOMORE Sister Mary Josephine, R.S.M Moderator 44 TV ORS S te wg 60 wg PX NXC 500411 SUV! JUNIOR, f' flfldfy Alglles flflod , 'QSM el-dtor R E T R E A T FR. J. HQCDPER, S..l RETREAT On Wednesday, January 21, we began three of the most important days in our lives - a retreat, under the direction of Reverend Father John Hooper S.J. We forgot all worldly pleasures and found the only complete happiness as we knelt in His Sacred Presence and meditated on the most important thing in life, the salvation of our souls. Father, in his blunt, but oh-so-truthful manner, made us consider, very deeply, the price we would pay if God called us and we were not ready. Of course, not all the conferences were of this nature. Father displayed a wonder- ful sense of humor, especially in those stories he told of past experiences with his former students. Retreat ended with Mass in the Academy Chapel at which the entire student body attended. The Juniors and Seniors were further instructed at a special talk, held after breakfast. As we returned to the daily routine of school, we were more readily equipped to face the future and any crosses which came to us. We pray that God, in His Divine Mercy, will always help us to remain outstanding examples of St. Catharine's Academy. 47 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU January Sarah Campbell Jan. IO Sylvis Johnson Jan. 9 February Maureen Cavanaugh Feb. 8 Margaret Kelly Feb. 28 Alice McAllister Feb. 22 March Jacqueline Callacy Mar. 4 Jacqueline La Lande Mar. 6 Ely Rivera Mar. 6 Patricia Shalvey Mar. I7 April Mary Clougher April I8 Alice Lavery April 5 Hilda Lugo April II Virginia Simpson April 27 May Gladys Botet May 8 Rose Ferraro May I2 Patricia Gilhooly May 4 Alberta Smyth May 8 June Agnes Hawe June 27 Kathleen Higgins June 3 Kathleen Malervy June 7 Margaret McGann June 6 Eileen McGarry June 7 July Annette Ciraldo July I8 Marie Lisanti July IO Constance Perrella August Margaret Clarke Aug. 8 Rose Falcone Aug. I9 Kathleen Larkin Aug. 20 Mary McAillister Aug. I6 Noreen O'Donnell Aug. 6 Joan Whyte Aug. I3 September Margaret Barry Sept. 5 Geraldine Frankland Sept. 5 October Sheila Dougherty Oct. 6 Rosemary Leddy Oct. 22 Helena McDermott Oct. I3 Patricia McGivney Oct. 29 Catherine McKeown Oct. I6 November Annette Darmento Nov. 6 Geraldine Dunleavy Nov. 25 Mary McDonnell Nov. 4 Rose McGlade Nov. 4 ,135 5' ,.. ul I f un' R 'J 1 lv' 'nl' 1-9 ff' 27: Q 91' 5 '5f ':- If g. 0 V, '. wr 6.3! f' 2 4 ,My ,. gl 3 S H' fi :ii 'WS f, 1 1 , ,igaigfgg S 25355 Wi TH O Q gl. I Q as 5 1 H ikka Q4'f,'U 'ff V 4 D . , ,Q i L L. his xi 'lim s ,K 1 -!5. CHRISTMAS AT S. C. A. Senior Mail Coll Nativity Song Bird Freshman EnTertc1in S INCERE T-ALENTED C APABLE A MIABLE T RIM H UMOROUS A THLETIC R ELIABLE I MAGINATIVE N ICE E ARNEST S HY A GILE C HARMING A MBITIOUS D AINTY E LOQUENT M USICAL Y OUTHFUL A. Darmento, G. Dunleavy S. Johnson, M. McDonnell M. Kelly, R. Ferrara, K. Larkin M. Clougher, K. Higgins, A. Ciraldo J. Callacy, A. Hawe, S. Dougherty M. Kelly, E. McGarry G. Frankland, C. McKeown C. Perrella, G. Frankland, S. Campbell K. Larkin, J. Whyte A. Smyth, R. Leddy, M. Lisanti R. Falcone, R. McGlade, M. Cavanaugh K. Malervy, A. McAllister, M. McGann H. Lugo, M. Clarke, A. Lavery S. Campbell, G. Botet I M. Kelly, E. MCgarry, S. Campbell, R. Ferrara C. Perrella, M. McAllister P. Shalvey, J. LaLande, H. McDermott M. Clougher, P. Gilhooly M. Lisanti, E. Rivera, J. Whyte Margaret Barge Gladys Botet Jacqueline Sarah Campbel Maureen Annette Margaret Mary Clougher Annette Darmento Su The Don t l for Me Leaves Know for Love Sheila Doughert iGeraldine lllose Rose Geraldine Patricia Agnes Kathleen Sylvia Johnson Y Yours Smoke Gets Here in My Heart Fall in lm Yours Thinking Get Happiness 0 Stars Get inltour Eyes B Y Let Call You igweetheart Gets in Your Eyes Always Chasing of Y and Ever A I to Only You Had May! ,19 ' 'Ox . ' 'fx , v 4 , W, Q 'qw , J x 0, 5-ff' aswqgwi '1 C. Q Q O A ' Q 9 0 a...., Q-.... ffn., uvu. .-Q, n 4 an :nv av an n z . Q n, , .O ibm to K.9.n': ,' 4 1 a . 4 s Q 0 1. Q. .f va 9 fn .,l.' 1 Q .n. a fu' . nf up .1 .Qu sv ff- -Q -uv, ,, nf.. v na. Q 4 , Q 4 ssc.. un.. u ,,no Q 3.41m K , .nfs Q 4 uv' ata. ,Q up w Ms .. ,. . ., .... nv.. , A . ' .. .. . .G .A 0 W xi, . , 8. . '30PM if Sy-:577imfv ' :v-..vf-v::-- '- -y,gw-+z'75 -f'-fA-'- .v 'r-'Pfam ' x In 14' -,N ,fi J. -,,'-if f 1 w ff it ab flio li O fs o on QQ w. sn. . A,n, . -.'.. -... nv... J... .,. . , .-....'..' ., '- 4. ..-..,. n4..,. 9..4-1. .Q-.. ...ana ,n.,. , 1 .aus f . . f . . Z- Q.. 1 Q' Q san .'.' s.s.a.1,o, nan. 1 lla I 'Q' 1 ,,. ...Q , , . 'ea ' v their 0 In l'u'L - f. '.' Hotel. I that v. 'u e4 nw n. s L ov 1 1 , Qu. v. 1, , .v,.. v'a 'af' was 4, .fn ...xv 41.-Q on Kfbbih Iilvtf . vang. 4 .'4'. , Acc Q anon ..,.-.. 4 vo ue - Q l Q 0 0 U ..., sup. 52, .ans fa ..n pa. ...Q ... Q Q 1 a a ova Q 1 4 Q v Q IN' 0 v Q 1 I FGRMAL he em New York, N. Y., May 23, i963 - Last night amidst the glare and glitter of the famed La Salon Bleu in New York's elaborate Savoy Plaza the 1953 graduating class of St. Cath- arine Academy held their annual class reunion. It was one of the highlights among the events to embellish the social calendar for the season. As guests entered the elaborate ballroom, they were greeted by a special committee whose task it was to see that everyone had a memorable time. The committee headed by Mary McDonnell, the unique Paris dress de- signer, did an outstanding job. Looking around the room we saw celebrities from every walk of life, all of whom were once part of the class of '53. Seated at a table, directly in front of the orchestra, were Sarah Campbell, Virginia Simpson and Agnes Hawe, efficient Superinten- dents of Nurses in three of New York's out- standing hospitals. Sitting at the table directly behind them was Mary McAllister and her hand- some husband. Mary is now employed as pri- vate secretary in Johnnie Ray's own recording company. The music began to play and Sylvia Johnson, the celebrated movie star and enter- tainer, stepped into the spotlight to entertain us with delightful selections. As the music died away, we saw entering the room, Kath- leen Malervy, Rose Ferraro and Helena Mc- Dermott all instructors at Fordham University. At a table in the center of the room was a gay party including Constance Perrella, who is now secretary to the President of the U. S. and Jacqueline Callacy, the French Ambassador to the U.N. Also seated at the table were Joan Whyte and Kathleen Larkin, both lieutenants in the LJ. S. Army Nursing Corps. Joining this happy group was Sheila Dougherty, a prom- inent Conover fashion model. Sheila, along with her husband, a navy lieutenant, -had just returned from a trip to Paris where they visited Alice McAllister and Margaret Barry, who are owners of two of the most famous hotels in Paris. Alice and Margaret were iust able to get to New York in order to be present at this gala affair. They are returning tomorrow night by plane. Alberta Smyth and Maureen Cavanaugh, along with their husbands arrived just as the Mistress of Ceremonies, Margaret Kelly, who was president of the class, was delivering the welcome address. Margaret, who is now co- ordinator of the Physical Education Department at St. Catherine's, has not lost her wonderful sense of humor for which she was always fam- L9 rk imezi ous. Seated at a table near the back of the room were Hilda Lugo, Gladys Botet and Ely Rivera, all working as Spanish interpreters at the U.N. Margaret McGann and her husband arrived a little late, when asked why, she re- plied that they had some time trying to get a baby sitter to take care of their twin boys. Rose Mary Leddy, Rose McGIade and Pa- tricia Gilhooly, along with their husbands, oc- cupied a table near the front of the ballroom. The three prominent members of class of '53, all employed at the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios in Hollywood, entered amid loud ap- plause. As a sudden burst of excitement filled the room, we soon learned that Annette Darmento and her charming husband had iust arrived. The reason for the excitement was soon learned. That Annette, who had been head of the Na- tional Polio Drive for the last nine years, had iust been awarded the Pulitzer Price for the most outstanding contributions to the field of Medicine. Looking once more at the door, we saw Patricia Shalvey and Rose Falcone enter- ing. Patricia, who is now the proud mother of a fine family, said she still had her famous col- lection of Perry Como records. Rose Falcone is now teaching stenography at St. Catherine's. Upon inquiring about Patricia McGiviney, we learned that she could not attend because she had a date with the stork and had iust given birth to triplet boys, earlier that afternoon. All were overioyed at this news. Sitting at a table almost directly in front, was Jacqueline LaLande the famous social con- sultant for many of New York's prominent cele- brities. Seated with her was Annette Ciraldo who has iust opened a modeling school, after o successful career in this field. Kathleen Hig- gins and Marie Lisanti, Powers' Models have come to her assistance with all the necessary details. Geraldine Frankland, also sitting at this table, is now a recognized interior decor- ator. Geraldine Dunleavy and Mary Clougher offered to supervise the diets of the students, both having received Bachelor of Science De- grees in Nursing. Arriving late, but completing the class of I953, were Alice Lavery, Norren O'Donnell, Catharine McKeown, and Margaret Clarke, airline hostesses at T.W.A. Oh! you're probably wondering how I know so much about these famous people - well, I, too, was part of this class. And who do you ask am I? Well, I am Eileen McGarry, Editor- in-chief of the New York Times. k ff? ts ,VM M ,lam if YH 'il Jw A gf, 2,53 ,:,, , 'UH Z 6336? .4 ,t R57 W V . W W., . , sm sf GLIR FUTURE ACADEMY E ff is B15 QV' 5 5-5 5 L . mil.. M sg? 4, A , ' A SArrl?f.-4 ,cgsrnaizxwus ACADEMY ,gif L Qkvsmtbge or Munn , blow H: 1' Q 1 - ' K ln September of i953 the new Saint Catherine's Academy will be completed and ready for occupancy. The school will accommodate five hundred students and the new convent will provide for thirty Sisters of Mercy. Provisions have been made for a special home economics course among other interesting activities. This is certainly an answer to much hard work and the prayers of many. 63 RAD pn I' Ili- 1 JY '11 i it!! ,ng l n-11 GRADUATIO On Sunday, May 24, The class of l953, passed Through The portals of St. Catherine's Academy for the last time. For on that day they received their hard-worked-for diplomas. They were no longer proud students of our beloved academy, but had ioined, as did so many others, the cherished alumnae. At the realization that our high school days were over, a Tiny tear could be seen sliding down each cheek. Each mind was lost in reminiscence and futurity. Yes, these years were surely the happiest of our lives. A prayer of thanks was whispered by each and every girl, for without the Trust and understanding guidance of the Sisters of Mercy we could never have completed this long, hard climb. Many unforgettable but eventful occasions were experienced dur- ing the course of development. Now those cherished memories were behind, but all were looking forward to an even more eventful future. Vocations to almost every field in life were now at the starting point. Strength, character, willpower, perseverance, and devotion would be necessary to help them attain their goals. Each young graduate marched forward with her eyes on the future, and no matter what that future held each girl knew that The loving and protective eyes of the Virgin Mother Mary would be always upon her. We know St. Catharine's Academy will be proud of the class of 53 , and, we as graduates are proud of our academy. As we look back and remember each,and every day, all we seem to be able to say is Thank you. 65 THE GOLD, THE WHITE, THE BLUE CHORUS St. Catherine's high we sing your praise While our voices rend the sky! We love each ideal that you have taught And we'll love them as years go by. We pledge our allegiance evermore With a love that grows each day, The theme of our song we'd fain prolong, Our own dear S.C.A. Our Alma Mater, cherished, dear, Where standards high are raised, Where we learn each morn with a love new-born Of God's eternal ways. We'll stand ever firm to our Faith Divine, To our colors always true, For all that they mean, we'll strive and dream- The Gold, The White, The Blue! As years grow apace, Alma Mater, dear, We'll learn from days of yore, That lite with its ioys and days of strife But leads to heavenly shore. God's love shining gold midst a life all-pure, With a courage, loyal, true, Our steps will not lag, as we follow our flag- The Gold, The White, The Blue! 66 Mrs. J. Ambrose Mrs. Baird Catharine Barry Alta Louisa Blackburn Louisa Blackburn M. M. Borden 3 Benita Botet Gladys Botet 3 Mr. and Mrs. John Botet Bronx Zoo Jane Brown Mrs. Burns Mrs. F. D. Campbell Mr. F. D. Campbell Margaret Mary Campbell Mr. 8. Mrs. Callacy l4l Mr. 8. Mrs. Ciraldo Angela Ciraldo Michael Cavanaugh Maureen Cavanaugh Kathryn Cavanaugh Gary Cavanaugh Charles Clark Dorothy Clark John Clark Margaret Clark Mr. 8- Mrs. Clark l2l Patrick Clark Sylvia Clay Anne Clougher John Clougher Rose Clougher Mr. 8- Mrs. Clougher Timothy Clougher Mr. 8i Mrs. George Cobb Barbara Conghlan Eileen Cunningham Rose Darmento The Dougherty Family C25 Mrs. Dooley Mr. 81 Mrs. Dowling Mr. 8. Mrs. Doyle Mr. 81 Mrs. J. Dutty PATRONS Mr. W. C. Duggan Elsie Dunleavy Geraldine Dunleavy Michael Dunleavy Patricia Dunleavy Sheila Dunleavy J. J. Emmanuelli The Faculty Rose Falcone Mrs. H. Falcone William Falcone Mr. 8. Mrs. Lester Fay Ralph Ferraro C23 Rose Ferraro 139 Mrs. Ellen Fitzgerald Howard Fitzpatrick Frankland Family Ann Gilhooly Mr. 8. Mrs. Thomas Gilhooly Q21 Pat Gilhooly Thomas Gilhooly Dr. Gross D.D.S. Mr. 8. Mrs. John Hand Agnes Hawe Mrs. M. Hawe Ann Hawe Mary Hawe Rita Hawe Mr. 8. Mrs. P. McGann l2l Gerald 8. Christina McGann Kathleen 8. Brian McGann Pauline 8. John McGann Mr. and Mrs. McGarry Mr. 8. Mrs. P. McGarry Mr. 8. Mrs. Hawe Mr. 8. Mrs. Hegarty Mrs. Higgins l2l Sgt. Marty Higgins Mark Hutchinson Mary Lou Jennings Sylvia M. Johnson Mrs. Thomas Keating Mr. John Kelly Mrs. John Kelly Kenneth Kelly Margaret Kelly Nancy Kenny Mr. 8t Mrs. Kerr Adolph LaLande Mrs. M. LaLande Mary, Albert 8. Timmy Lane Edward Larkin Kay Larkin Rosemary Larkin Mr. David Lavery Mrs. David Lavery Anthony Lisanti Jr. Marie Lisanti Mr. 8. Mrs. A. Lisanti i3l Gilberto Lugo Hilda Lugo lvy Lugo Josie Lugo Wm. J. Lynch Maresea Family Miss Alice McAllister Miss Eileen McAllister Miss Mary M. McAllister Mr. 81 Mrs. J. McAllister H-azel McDermott Helena McDermott Hazel Helena McDermott Helena T. McDermott Mary Lou 8g Agnes McGarry Michael McGarry Cathy McGivney John McGivney Michael McGivney McGlade Family i5l Catherine McKeown Mr. 8. Mrs. J. McKeown James McKeown, Jr. Mr. Edward Murphy Robert Newsholme Miss Catherine Noonan Miss Mary Noonan Mr. J. O'Donnell i2l Mrs. J. O'Donnell i3J Ann O'Keefe Mr. 8. Mrs. O'Keete Miss Mary O'Leary Fred Pardo Constance Perrella i2l Mr. Joseph Perrella 123 Mrs. Josephine Perrella Lt. 81 Mrs. H. W. Pugh Richard W. Pugh Mrs. F. Raven 8K Family Antonio Rivera Ralph L. Rivera Rufino Rivera Jr. Miss Constance Roan Mr. 8. Mrs. Sanchez Palmira Sauri Mary Shalvey Patricia Shalvey Mrs. Vincent A. Shalvey Vincent A. Shalvey Mrs. Charles H. Shea Mr. 8. Mrs. Francis J. Simpson Margaret A. Simpson Patricia M. Simpson Virginia A. Simpson Robbie B. Smith Mr. 8g Mrs. James Smith Mr. Sr Mrs. Starsiak Alma Stilla Rita Sullivan Mrs. E. J. Sweeney Mae Tuomey Vagelas Family Q23 Mr. 8. Mrs. W. Watson Mary White Dave Whyte i2l Joan Whyte Sarah Whyte OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR THE MERCIA Murray . . . . . . . an. Studioslnc. 553 FIFTH AVENUE Bet. 45th St. 81 46th St. New York, N.Y. COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARING IN THIS BOOK CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY TIME 69 fter - July lst - Our New Home Will Be Located at 9 W 46th St. Name Margaret Barry Gladys Botet Jacqueline Callacy Sarah Campbell Annette Ciraldo Mary Clougher Maureen Cavanaugh Margaret Clarke Annette Darmento Sheila Dougherty Geraldine Dunleavy Rose Falcone Rose Ferraro Geraldine Frankland Patricia Gilhoohy Agnes Hawe Kathleen Higgins Sylvia Johnson Margaret Kelly Jacqueline LaLande Lathleen Larkin DIRECTO RY Address 617 West 152 Street 541 West 163 Street 327 East 108 Street 520 West 160 Street 6130 Tyndall Avenue 1212 University Ave. 1065 Summit Avenue 559 West 156 Street 1012 Summit Avenue 539 West 155 Street 564 West 160 Street 1 1 30 Woodycrest Ave. 2178 University Ave. 1494 University Ave. 1 1 16 Woodycrest Ave. 1128 University Ave. 105 West 163 Street 460 West 149 Street 1324 Ogden Avenue 518 West 151 Street 1 121 Woodycrest Ave. 70 Telephone Au. - 3 - 5708 Ki -9-7943 Je-6- 1294 Je-6-7713 To - 2 - 1786 Cy - 3 - 2566 Ad -4-6236 Wa -3-4990 Fo-7-2490 Lu - 8 - 3306 Wy - 2 - 1576 Je - 8 - 7894 Lu - 8 - 4002 Ad -4-6230 Cy-3-6588 Au -6-0385 Cy-3-0486 Alice Lavery Rose Leddy Marie Lisanti Hilda Lugo Kathleen Malervy Alice McAllister Mary McAllister Helena McDermott Mary McDonnell Margaret McGann Eileen McGarry Patricia McGiviney Rose McGlade Catherine McKeown Noreen O'Donnell Constance Perrella Ely Rivera Patricia Shalvey Virginia Simpson Alberta Smyth Joan Whyte 535 West 155 Street 530 West 153 Street 1 145 Woodycrest Ave. 3681 Broadway 790 Riverside Drive 2183 Amsterdam Ave. 2183 Amsterdam Ave. 1065 Nelson Avenue 1 120 Woodycrest Ave. One Audubon Avenue 1818 Cedar Avenue 4996 Broadway 163 West 170 Street 1376 Ogden Avenue 446 West 167 Street 207 East 105 Street 600 West 134 Street 919 Ogden Avenue 610 West 152 Street 1370 Plimpton Ave. 1216 Nelson Avenue 71 Fo - 8 - 3072 wa-5-2855 Je-7 0121 To-2 0593 A0-3-3930 15-8 1587 Lo-8 1587 Je-7-0203 Cy-3-6714 W5-7-2088 10-7 1925 vv1-2-2050 L0-8-5458 Je-5-5943 55-2-3409 Je-6-0348 Ad-4-3113 10-8-5417 cy-3-3724 'X LI I OG RA P H 6 6 N255 Q 4 ix , SWS 3 J Q ,V Q s-'Q JR. 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