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

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Columb Editor and his stat?r COLUMB STAFFeSittingeLefet to RighteMai'y Littlefield, Barbara Malia, Joseph Dobbratz, William Wright, Ann'e Donova'n, Dorothy Curley, Mary Driscoll StandingeMary E. Slattel'y, Virginia Cusick. Irene Burdge, Teresa Spanbauei', Marie Cl'affey, Claver Darwin, Kathleen O'Neill, Barbara Calnan, Mary Kenney H is M essage It is with the most pleasant memories and deepest regrets that the members of the Class of 194.5 leave their Alma Mater. Recollections of many happy busy years filled with anxious desires for the future remain with us. We have en- deavored t0 imbibe deeply 0f the Spring 0fI Knowledge; we have striven to acquire Wisdom and Holiness in order to become worthy Citizens of our country, and apostolic members of Holy tMother the Church. There is a satisfaction in the realization that our Alma Mater has equipped us for the conflict we are about to face. During our four years within the sheltering walls of 'Columb High, lofty principles of Justice and Righteousness have been instilled into our very beings by our devoted Sisters of St. Joseph. Ours is a mighty heritage. How fortunate we are to be the recipients of the benefits accruing from a Catholic High School Education. We go forth mindful of our duty and responsibility, The world needs noble men and women, actuated by the precepts laid down by Christ. It is for us to disseminate the good we have acquired, and to make the world a better place because of our training in Columb High. It is not without some sadness that we bid adieu to our Alma Mater. Ever cherishing her maternal guidance andisolicitude for our welfare, let us resolve now to uphold her standards, and let us promise unswerving loyalty to the sublime principles of honor and right-living with which she has imbued us. May the know- ledge we have acquired be the means of our sanctification so that one day we shall be reunited as a class in the Mansions of the Blest, ranking high on God,s Graduation Day. W w ILLIAM RIGHT

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ELENOR FRANCES WRIGHT Snap 340 Market Street Very quiet-kind dispositionefriendly with allebound to win success because of her exactitude and perseveranceegood humor in abundanceeenjoys skatinge prefers movies-hopes to enter the busi- ness world. 'MARY THERESA WRIGHT 121 Franklin Street, Allston Genteel mannerederefmed and ladylike unusual spirit of cooperationialert in lending a handesharp wit among her peerSeduring lunch period turns a sym- pathetic ear to cveryoneis troublesedis- tancc no handicap to early arrival in the morningigets enjoyment from movies- excels in historyienvicd complexioneex- pressive eyes which speak for themselves. WILLIAM FRANCIS WRIGHT Bill 340 Market Street Sincere gentlemaneblessed with ad- mirable evenness 0f temperamenteinter- ested in all school activitiesedogged de- termination to brave the horrors of the classiCSedelightful sense of humor will carry him over the obstacles along life,s wangood health and good fortune for the futureeto the Editor of our Year Book. MARY MARGARET SLATTERY Slats 12 Oak Square Avenue Dancing gray eyesaperpetual smileW sunny dispositionevitality pluSepopular- ity personifiedeexecutive abilityewonder- fully manifested by the success of the Ribbon Drive and the Senior Promehigh sense of responsibilityemost eager to CO- operateeour very busy and proficient Class Treasurer.

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E vidences of We, the members of the Class of 1945, representing the mOst important quarter of the membership of St. Columbkillels High School, being of sound mind and generous disposition, in a spirit of humanitarianism, d0 declare this document to be our last will and testament: To our dear Alma Mater, we leave our undying loyalty and a pledge to carry out the Catholic principles which have been instilled in us. To our beloved pastor, Monsignor Tracy, we bequeath the devotion of the entire class and our heartfelt gratitude for granting us the privilege of membership in the best high school in the Archdiocese of Boston. T0 Father Norton is left our sincere thanks for his fatherly interest in our spiritual and scholastic advancement. T0 Father Frawley we leave unpaid our debt of deep appreciation for all that he has done to assist us in our extra-curricular activities. To Sister Mary Imelda, our revered Superior, in custody of all the Sisters, we give our promise of some day becoming what she wishes us to be, together with our sincere gratitude for her kindly counsel and solicitude. This particular bequest is accompanied with one Community ticket which reads as follows: ttThe Bearer, together with her Sister Assistants, may receive immediate entrance between the ltPearly Gatesli to a place among the angels. This is their just reward for patiently enduring the garrulity and stupidity of the Class of 19453, To the Juniors we solemnly bequeath the Senior home rooms, with their cushioned chairs, velvet-lined desks, and extra large books. In addition we leave our shining example and the privilege of following in our footsteps. T0 the Sophomores are left all our home-made editions of Latin and French. To the Freshmen we bequeath all the harrowing experiences of three more years of final exams. ' Individual bequests are as follows: 11 Joan Cunningham leaves to Marie Doyle her favorite slogan Life begins at 2: 30 and to Carlo LoChiatto her ability to turn corners on two wheels. 2. Irene Burdge sorrowfully bestows her shorthand book on Dot Robinson and her aptitude in swinging a baseball bat to Leo Kelley. 3. Ethel Flanagan is the recipient of Mary M. Slattery,s Tlpersonality plus, and to Joan Spanbauer is left Mary,s knack of ttborrowingh money. 4.. The aristocratic features of Mary Kenney are to be portrayed in the person of Therese Sheehan. 5. Joe Dobbratz proudly leaves his Siglad plaidi, jacket to Donald Phinney and his height to John Rea. Joe suggests that the daily consumption of six rubber bands may aid John in attaining this unusual height. 6. Veronica McDonald and Catherine McGrath become the possessors of' Nora Fitzgibbon s sweet simplicity and ladylike ways 7. Barbara Calnan confers 011 Dorothy McCarthy her witty remarks and hilarious laughter 8. The Art Glass entrusts to Edward Ludwig an esteemed place in their studio. 9. T0 Mary OiRourke,eClaire Short and Dorothy Murray will their desire to nurse the wounded on the battle front. 10. Mary Flaherty is the heir to Agnes Sheehank smiling countenance and even disp05ition. II. John Rochford inherits Francis Yurt s desire to set the world on fire with an amazing chemical discovery 12. The stylish wardrobe of Irene Malia lS graciously entrusted to Mary Phinney. 13. James McLaughlin is promised one of the sets of dumb- bells lying idle in the box at the head of the Senior stair-way. 14. The reserved manner of Mary Stamatis is kindly relinquished to the Harring- ton twins!Joan and Ellen. 15. The tiQuadruple Allianceii of Claver Darwin, Mary Driscoll, Regina 'CraFfey and Anne Donovan is to be carried on by Mary Harkins, Barbara King, Theresa Moriarty and Margaret Cedrone. 16. Mary Walsh leaves to Margaret Collins her ever ready excuse for being tardy 17. Willie O Leary bestows on his brother Tom his accurate alarm clock which never rings much to his satisfactioneand to Billy Kreinsen he wills his speed which is displayed exclusively on the basketball court.