St Columbkille High School - Columb Yearbook (Brighton, MA)

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representatives of the Green and White; while Kathleen OlNeill and Teresa Span- bauer led the girls, team as co-captain, supported by many able seniors among whom were Jeanne Callahan, Claire Wil- liams, and Irene Malia. Of course the Cheering would never be complete without the leaders from the Senior ClaSSeMary Littlefleld, Virginia Cusick and Helen Flanagan. The Yuletide Season offered an inter- mission from study and gave many of us an introduction to the business world. But the sands of time. pass quickly, and we were glad to'return to resume our final year at St. Columkillds. An entirely new and original activity was launched and sponsored by our very eHicient and pro- gressive Class Treasurer, Mary M. Slat- tery. This was our Ribbon Drive during the second week in January. Every mem- ber of the school was invited, urged, even commanded to purchase and wear the Maroon and Gold on the second Friday of the month or else dire results were threatened. The entire student body re- sponded one hundred per cent, and the results were so satisfactory that our es- teemed Treasurer had no more hnancial worries. The evening of January twenty-sixth found us anxiously awaiting the signal for the elaborate Grand March which in- augurated our colorful Senior Promenade. Gorgeously gowned girls executing the marching maneuvers with their dignified partners in a picturesque setting of green and gold decorations,iand dancers glid- ing and swaying to soft rhythmic orchese tral melodiesgconstituted a scene which will live long in the memories of the Class of 1945. Our next class meeting brought about the organization of the Year Book staff and the finger of Time pointed to the close of the school year not so many months away now. In February Jeanne Callahan and Irene Malia, as the respec- tive room representatives in the Boston Herald Spelling Bee, tried out for grade championship. Jeanne was the winner of Yesterday and held up the honor of Grade 12 in the Semi-Finals. After a restful vacation at the end of February, the efforts of the Class were di- rected towards our annual Penny Sale, the success of which was due in large measure to the loyal support of each and every member of the high school. ltTernpus fugitllgso we learned in our first year Latin Class. This proved to be true, for between the various school ac tivities and our studies, we found that the winter months soon blossomed into springtime. The baseball season was ushered in with a determination on the part of our Big Leaguers to make it the best ever. Marygs month of May brought with it the customary May Procession and Coro- nation of Our Blessed Mother, affording us a welcomed opportunity to pay a part- ing tribute of honor to our Heavenly Queen The end is nigh! Class night is here and graduation is now but a few short steps ahead. As we stand here on the threshold of adult life we deem it fitting to express our gratitude to lVIonsignor Tracy, our beloved pastor,eto Father Norton, who has shown so much interest in us,-to Father Frawley, whose enthu- siasm for our extra-curricular activities will long be rememberedeto Sister Imel- da and all our Sister Teachers, each and every one a faithful friend,-and last but not least, to our dear parentaewho sacri- f1ced so much that we might enjoy the advantages of a Catholic Education. Armed with the impenetrable shield of faith,-vhearts ahre with the unquenehable flarhes of hope and charity,eever mind- ful of our class motto-JiNon sibi, sed omnibusll confidently we go forth to meet the impending dangers of a war-torn world. May the Class of 194.5 be an honor to its school, a credit to its nation, and an object lesson of the efficacy of Catholic Education to the world. BARBARA CALNAN

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As Did The Monks Prom in 194.5 just as delightful and sue- eessful at the Prom of 194.4. No sooner had we descended from our clouds of dreams of the prom when we tried for championship in the Boston Herald Spelling Bee Contest. Claire Short was the winner of the Grade Champion- ship with Joan Cunningham as runner-up. The Thomas More Book Club was re- organized. Many new and fine books were added to our collection resulting in more and better reading. Our representatives were Joseph McMahon and Mary M. Slattery. As the breath of spring was felt on the air, all eyes were focused on the baseball team of this year with such starring Junior players as Joseph Dobbratz, Martin Halle- ran, Paul Hiatt and William OlLearyf Each player carried out his own assign- ment with hard work and grit. - In quick succession followed the Junior Beano, and the Senior Penny Sale, toward the success of which the Juniors worked with their usual eo-operation. We sym- pathized with our two Classmates Thelma McDonald and Kathleen O,Neill, who were hospitalized during the beautiful spring days, and rejoiced at their recovery. The month of June brought us the desire for a class outing. After much de- bating we chose Nantasket Beach as our destination. The morning of the eventful day finally arrivedeone of those rare days immortalized by the poet. The memory of the outing with its fun, swimming, and amusements is imprinted in our hearts forever. All too quickly came the Final exams, and close of school. Books were once again placed in summer storage, desks cleared of year-worn notebooks, pencils and pens, curtains drawn against the sunls hot rays, and doors locked against intrud- ers. We viewed with interest the Class Night and the Graduation exercises, realiz- ing that at this time next year, we would be participating in like ceremonies. ANNE DONOVAN SENIOR YEAR After what seemed eons of patient wait- ing we finally gained the coveted title Of Stately Seniors. As such we considered ourselves ingenuous and accordingly dis- played an air of sublime wisdom and su- periority which soon subsided upon the realization that glory must be earned. Soon we were immersed in a flood of earnest study. The Classical students plodded along with Aenas in his perilous wanderings on land and sea with the daily grind sometimes lightened by impromptu dramatizations of blood-curdling horror scenes from the epic. The scientists of the Physics Class chatted fluently 0n the themes of matter and motion, while the Commercial group competed for their certificates for speed in Shorthand and proficiency in Bookkeeping. But not all our time was spent in study- ing. At our first class meeting, we chose our capable and successful class ofEcers: Paul Hiatt, President; Francis Yurt, Vice President; Margaret Halleran, Secretary; and Mary M. Slattery, Treasurer. Not long after this election, a second class meeting was called to determine our class motto, Hower and colors. Resulting from this meeting, EsNon sibi, sed omnibusll is our motto; the unanimous choice for col- ors was Maroon and gold, and the talis- man rose was the favored flower, Soon the long list of extra-currieular activities commenced in the field of de- bating and sports. After many verbal battles on the merits of International Po- lice Force, St. Columbkillels Girlsl Debat- ing Team was declared the Diocesan Champion Team after they defeated Misa sion High School of Roxbury at the Eleventh Annual Girlsa Prize Debate, held at Mt. St. Joseph Academy, Brighton, un- der the patronage of His Excellency, Most Reverend Richard J. Cushing, D. D. our beloved Archbishop. Mary Littleheld, Mary Driscoll and Anne Donovan repre- sented the Seniors 011 the team which won this honor and gave us possession of the Debate trophyia silver eupifor the en suing year. The thumping 0f basketballs resounded through the auditorium at St. Columb- killels as both the girls and the boys pre- pared for their participation in the Great- er Boston Catholic Basketball League. Team work paved the way to many vic- tories, and true sportsmanship was dis- played in a manner creditable both to the school and the coaches. Joe Dobbratz and William OlLeary were our worthy

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Our President PAUL HIATT H is M essage It is said that every joy has its undercurrent of sorrow; certain it is that the Class of 1945 Ends the pleasure of achievement dimmed by the severing of com- panionships as we are about to terminate our high school days. Before this mo- mentous occasion arises, it is but fitting that we should express our heartfelt ap- preciation to those who have been instrumental in obtaining for us our long sought-for goal. ' To the Priests of St. Columbskillek and the Sisters of St. Joseph, we tender a tribute of loyal devotion that will keep alive the memory of their selfless giving to each. and every one of us. Without counting the cost of patient devotion and unwearied prayer, they have made it possible for us to enjoy the advantages of a Catholic Education and the happiness of our Commencement Day. They, under God, have enabled us to enshrine in our young lives the highest and noblest ideals. Towards our fond parents, our hearts are pulsating with gratitude. Words can scarcely convey our message of thanks to them for their years of self-saerifiee , which enabled us to share in this wondrous educational system. May our lives be worthy indications that we value and esteem what they have done for us. With grateful hearts then, and high resolves we launch our crafts on the Voyage of Life, but unlike many less fortunate graduates we have not been set adrift without a charter and a pilot. What is our charter? Our splendid Catholic training set in the gold of Gods Ten Commandments. Who is our Pilot? The same gentle Master who calmed the angry waves with those majestic words 4KPeace be stillV, Have we a destination? The Port of Eternity! Fearlessly then, let us embark on the Ocean of Life and as we navigate across the years, may our lives reflect the radiance of our Captain, Christ, in His memorable words: ttBehold, you 'are the Light of the World!,, H is Assistants Vice-President Secretary Treasurer FRANCIS YURT MARGARET HALLERAN MARY M. SLATTERY