St Johns Villa Academy - Precursor Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

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We have now reached a tlme ln life when we cannot contlnue to tread that famlllar path that has been ours for so long The past IS now clxsmtegratmg before our eyes and we will only recapture nts lnght agam m an mstant of recollectlon Our hearts are torn between a love of what has been and a desrre for what IS to be The xmpatlent questlons that w111 never glve us rest untll we answer only make our partmg more dlfficult our future more fright enmg It IS that golden word success of which we have heard so much seen so much but experlenced very little that proposes the whys the mfs and the buts Where are we to find lt, can we meet its demands do we really want lt? The answer to the last question IS mvarlably yes Success IS the realxzatlon of our hopes our sacrifices the favorable termination of our ventures It rs because doubt and fear play a greater part ln our l1ves than they should that we hesxtate Untll we can truthfully acknowledge the fact that the tmme IS rrght and we are ready our gomg wlll be arduous When we wnll have attamed success, our Joy w1ll not only emanate from our parents' prxde, our teachers' praxse or the world's applause, we w1ll rejoice most of all be cause we have not falled ourselves Dorothy Chalamonsky I f V , t N ! b , 3 X' r I r r I 'Hx A fsm 4, r f ,xx ft N 1 fe 'Ml . 1 o v Que - 55 H n , s X . .C 9 1. 5 'A -n 51: .5 i.. 3 g 9 ' . 5' I -rp- AA 3' '5 'i5s: - . . ff, -. A Q 41?-: j - - -t --3 ' ' L-. - Q 5 - W ,Mau iff '--, r ,' i , :qqw-1-.aaa A ri -iff - gisgfa- ' ? 5 ' e apt... l 2- 3-ff , 1- . ,.. ,..,... ,-, ' 1 -1:31 -2: 4 4,1 ' Zia, ' 109- ...E- , . , . l ' Q! ,Q ' 7 7 n 7 9 , . . Z . , . ' 9 I , 7 'A M . K V :M s. - hi -'Q' lv f , Qu.--' If- f 3 here is a hihinitp that shapes nur subs, Buugb hem them bum me mill. thitatinn 4 lk it xi 4 Thou art all fair, O my love, and there is no spot in thee. QCanticle, 4:'7Q As the blossoming flowers yield their foliage to the rays of the sun, so too, our hearts, inten- sive and desirous, turn to thee, Mary. To us you are the lily, a symbol of virginal honor and virtue, blooming to bring forth fruit for the glory of your Creator, the rose, fragrant with the lus- trous splendor of constant loveg and the serene violet, inaugurative of a reign of ever mounting peace. By firmly stating I am the Immaculate Con- ception, to Bernadette at Lourdes, Mary declared herself to have been from the very beginning at complete emnity with the devil. By these same words she verified what had earlier been pro- claimed by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854, that she in the first instant of her conception, by a singular privilege and grace granted by God . . . was preserved exempt from all stain of original sin. And so, in honor of the Marian Year, we fond- ly press these flowers not only within the pages of this, our yearbook, but also, within the pages that from day to day unfold the story of our lives and humbly presenting them to you, Mary, beg your acceptance, Claire Ohalek UIUBHIS Berse I ..... ...... .... Z1 I1 ministratinn To you we b cl f life and educationg Our life and ed b h do learn us How to respect yo Othello, I,3 Eerse II .... ..... ....... 5 e ninrs To unp h d d d h The Winter's Tale, IV,4 verse III... .... ..... TLB nherelassmen O, brave new world that h h p pl T mpest, V, 1 Eerse IV. . ....... ........... Q etihities Fo h nicle of day by day T mpest, V,l Qerse V ............ .... QE igbtb Grate Welcome ever smiles And fare ll g s igh g T l d C d , III,3 Perse VI .... ... ........ Qhhertisements So l g ld I d by l lc The Winter's Tale, V,3 r ' Nm '14 gi f 1 4? 3,3 H H A L. 378' Vim 4515 Q l , ., aff K ' v J 1 ' 9 s .ah I , . , 415' 4:53 ff 3 3 Wife e - .f -if A '. AL 'Wf uwlgqegk A V. ,-J 41-Q? I . '12, ' Ulu pau me are huunh fur life anh ehueatiung Qbur life ann ehueatiun hath hu learn us Zlautn to respect pau. Qbtbellu, 1, 3 'li haptl Reverend Father Augustine Gonzalez, indefatigable Academy Chaplain, has watched St. John's students grow from angelic First Communicants to starry-eyed graduates. Reverend Francis K. Drolet, SJ., con- ducted the senior retreat during that unforgettable October weekend in Peapack, New jersey. Reverend Augustine Gonzalez, A.S.A. na if i Reverend Francis K. Drolet SJ. with two senior retreatants, Ruth Fink and Emma Rios. My soul hath her content so absolute That not another comfort like to this Succeeds in unknown fate. Othello, II, 1 It is the peace of God, placid and sweet That calls her hither. The breath of God penetrates The very silence, and fills it with infinite music. It is the beat of a girl's heart, beating in the silence of adoration. It is the love of the Heart of Christ that envelops her own. She kneels but a moment, for duties are numerous and impending: But as she crosses the threshold into the sounds of every day She is aureoled by the Unchangeable and clad with peace. Jacqueline Onufrey Q-v 51.1-in I Elin Anon' I n-.qu Is. m y....1-L...1 14 -nv A '- RQ: m :er A xrrc-1 :Jen 'nw mn nu .e man s V Q - fu mln-m1 nov. 1 1-ww U a er YI I 9 i'vJ O! li n 8 f ,ru evrrv - Anrvlxx ea L an mv Us Q.. av. rn an :- w I x. -1- 1- 1 IBVS llk' 'I F' PVT Q -.- wr by-f p-.qg- r 4m Su Sr. Innocence, C.S.JB., Eng- lish, Religion, History, Busi- ness, Junior Moderator. Sr. Placid, C.S.,IB., Science, Religion, Freshman Academ- ic Moderator. I S-34' A . -I f - V4 11111 f v , I A. 'E 1 f 4 I ,4 f , 4 f .- 4 - IMZUHY Confronted by an image of charity, personihed, the spirit reaches out to capture a likeness. Thus is the memory of our teachers engraved forever in our hearts. They have played a triple role, As patient instructors, friendly counselors, and selfless models. they laid firm foundations for our spiritual and mental development. More is their due than more than all can pay. Macbeth, I, 4 Sr. Andrene, C.S.JB., Typ ing, Art, Academy Librar ian. Sr. Ermelinda, C.S.JB., Eng- lish, Italian, Spanish, Reli- gion, Sophomore Modera- tor. M Sr. Teresita. C.S.JB., Social Studies. Religion. Science. Freshman Academic Mod- ff! Sr. Angelica, C.S. JB., Eng lish, Religion, Mathematics, Sophomore Academic Mod- el'3I0l'. Mrs. Vitillo, Commercial De- partment. 16,1 ff' f f ,,f wal, ,,2W,.,WzVz, rfkg, ' f if I 1 ' 'TAUAQQ 4-ffl 11 41 'f ' ' . ,MPV 1 ,Q law. , EFRIOF. I KS. ?s.4 91 Sr. Mary Immaculate, C.S. JB., Religion, English, Lat- in, Senior Moderator. , X' 'I f ,J rf L f f Mrs. Ferrando, Health, Eng- lish, Economics. I X 3, 'US- Leo J. Bartinque, Music In- structor. 11 fm' At the annual bazaar, Mrs Gill presents to one of our first graders, an English racer bike one of the grand PIIZES Onlookers at the happy event Mrs Vitillo and Mrs Baldassnno present a three tiered cream cake to Sr Veronica and Sr Innocence in the 4 Co Chairmen of the PTG s card party seem very 3 TW- ICN I St. -Iohn's Guild, established in March 1951, has suc- cessfully compfeted another year under the capable lead- ership of our energetic Bessie Baldassano. Mrs. Balclas- sano was assisted in her worlc by Nlrs. Ann Qnufrey, vice- president, Mrs. Stephen Ohalelc, treasurer, and Mrs. Matthew Cannizarro, secretary, On the evening of October 23. a barn dance was held in the school auditorium. Another highlight of this year's gs lr 1H1Ip heart is ther at your Bernina. activities was the Monster Bazaar held in November. Under the direction of Mr. Bertram Gill, the Bazaar was a huge success. February saw the annual card party held at the Boulevard. In the Spring the Guild held a dance in conjunction with the Alumnae Association. These suc- cessful activities have been the work of the teachers, stu- dents, and parents who have joined forces to make and keep our St. john's. A much visited booth is the toy counter, favorite of the children and grownups alike. The tempting dishes sampled by all at the annual bazaar, are prepared by four vol- unteer cooks of the P.T.G. To be or not to be . The punch will tell Virginia Buckeris the answer. Prospective buyers are im- pressed by the high sales- manshhip of Inez Gambo at the apron booth. ,- XJ A roundel and a fanry song Well maybe not quxte lxke fanrxes for these alumnae are takmg the roof off mth thexr Chrx tmas carols MUNI Al ASSUCIAIIII The Alumnae ASSOCl3tlOl1 was reorganized 1n 1952 ln order to renew krlendshlps established durmg hxgh school days further the good name of our Alma Mater and provlde for the ad vancement of educatxon Expert supervrsxon IS lent by Mrs Allce VII1llO Presxdent Mlss oyce Manxscalco V1cePres1dent Mrs Dorls Donovan Secretary M155 Doris Falloon Treasurer Fol lowmg each meetmg a soc1al 15 held wherem re freshments are served entertamment xs presented and new members are welcomed At the Annual Chrlstmas Party 51fIg1l1g dancmg and a grab bag were featured Muslc was supplled by pxanlst Mlss Marlon Romognolo Une of the1r prxmary acr1v1t1es this year was their co sponsorshrp of the Thlrd Annual Bazaar Wlth the St ohns Gulld Another successful event of the Alumnae As soclatlon was the mformal dance, held Saturday Evemng anuary Th1rt1eth All benefits were de posxted 1n the School Building Fund Muslc was supplxed by the Blue Tones, and proved very en joyable Meetmgs are held on th-e first Thursday of each month All Alumnae are mvxted to attend Merry Christmas' It looks like a surprise for Alumnae Association Presxdent Mrs Alice Vmllo as Alumnae ex change gifts at the Chrxstmas Party L1 -6-r Here we find the officers of the Alumnae join- ing in with the excitement of the Christmas Party. L 'X D ' , ii- Q use of if rf-4' W... Y ' D Rs ri cob' The photographer captures a happy moment during the Alumnae Christmas Party. The Christmas spirit has caught everyone as indicated by this happy group of the Alumnae Association. While memory bulbs a seat in this histranteh globe ememher Eben! IHI SIIHIHII 'Q-.,,, 's, w. v,,,, 'v WP D' -in, This castle hath a pleasant seatg the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses. Macbeth, Act 1:6 The elementary school building pictured above, left, originally included the high school department as well. But even older memories are cherished by the convent building Qabove, centerj where the footsteps of St. John's first students echoed long ago. Dearest of all, however, is the Chapel building to the right of the convent, for there we have spent the happy days of high school. Hy no iw ...N NI: al f Q 4 r '39 I2 M-4 fig C 93: fff: Q ' I' K1 , ,X , ii - VI' ' 5 v A 5-F4 1 '- 0 f :gf 5 O ,I mix 1 S Q 5 x Q X - ,Q ' f'nVf8W W X17 . , A u, 1 Afw- ii--'tfm A ' . ' R ,: Xy:X,1 .. 'f 1 ,f ,X N., , 4, fmyswwnf, ' ,. . -x fuwwwwwkfx S V.. 4- ,,A,,,k Ir N 4 .351 F4 1' X Q I .J hiv, ', '1'f'l',-'fri 'ffm 'Im' J from the great writers Milton, Spencer and more important-Shakespeare, a knowledge of the world in its reality. It is the understanding of the people we are to meet, their ideas, their Hllllllllll If we do meet again, why we shall smile, If not, why then this parting was well made. Julius Caesar, V, 1 For most of us, this year will mark the end of our formal schooling, the completion of our study of the three R's and those fundamental laws by which we have been taught to reason and to evaluate, to enter upon new horizons. Science has revealed a world invisible to the naked eye, our histories have edited and re- ported all the events before our births, the arts have interpreted through a thousand different minds, the beauty of Goclis earth. In the realms of literature, particularly, we have gleaned y ,, , .t,,,f2,5,,,., of Q I emotions, and their actions that will make our journey through life with them enjoyable and successful. William Shakespeare, with unsurpassed ge- nius, created for us the tragic worlds of Ham- let, Macbeth, King Lear, the magical, airy fan- tasies that starred such characters as Puck, Bottom and Touchstone, the flippant, fiery temperaments of Kate and Petruchio that so dominate his stormy Uliaming of the Shrewf, These people, their problems, and their destin- ies have become important to our lives because, we find, if only in a single instance or for one small moment, some little piece of ourselves saying what they say, reacting as they do, feeling as they feel. The approach of a new, strange world brings us to realize the import- ance of the training and knowledge that has been so carefully afforded us for many years. Our minds and hearts, after graduation tnis June, will be subjected to a very different rou- tine, influenced by many other people, and burdened with greater responsibtlities. We are now ready to undertake new ventures, but that means we must part from all that has become dear to us, And so, as with every parting we take with us what we may, and rue that which we must leave behind. uAnd whether we shall meet again I knew not, Therefore our everlasting farewell take, Forever, and forever farewell. Dorothy Chalamonsky . ,. ...M...,.,, i1, To unpatbeh waters, unhreamzh shores. Ulbe winter! Zlliale, IV, 4 K 20 'E I I ffff I I' GLORIA ALLEN Stlll constant IS a wondrous excellen Sonnet cv Glorza more fam1l1arly known as Bunty f vors dancing as a hobby ulet and good na tured she IS a faxthful and smcere fuend An efhcxent typlst she IS always wlllmg to lend a helplng hand m typing projects An artlst of no lxttle ablllty, she has often lent her talent when called upon Well acqualnted wlth the busmess world Glorla mtends to malte ler career m thls held Sodallty, Glee Club, Pecursor Annual Typlst, Honor Society, Marshall Squad M1 sron Club Xt Xt 'X ,I CLAIRE ABBRUZZI QBFCVIIY IS the soul of wi Hamlet II 2 Claire IS a combmatxon of personalxty and scholarshxp She has shown her scholastic abl 1ty by completing her hngh school career ln three years Claxres favo 1te pastimes mclude knxttlng and roller slcatlng You will find that Claxre IS always ready wuh an answer m the chemlstry class a subject she places above all others Claxres future plans mclude a college eclucatlon and a career as a labo atory Lech mclan Sodalxty, Lnterary Club, Language Club, Dra matic Club, Glee Club Honor Soclety 41' ,f W' I 4, ' X ff , ' ff A ' X fl' r ' fi ,ff J!! 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Ny , I 1 'V XML XXV' X I 3 f 'XX ' ' fy ' L, ' X16 I X MARIE ARENA My heart IS true as steel A Mldsummer Nnghn s Dream II l Frlencllmess cheerfulness and a dellgh ful sense of humor are the outstanclmg t a1ts of our congenlal Marxe Her favorx e subject Itallan She hopes to contmue on wxrh xt m college as professlonal preparauon for her goal as language teacher Marne s favorite pas txme IS roller skatlng and you wlll End that she IS also an accompllshecl pnamst She wlll always be remembered for her happy go lucky laughter and gay outlook on llfe Language Club Sodallty, Literary Ciub, Dra matic Club, Mission Club Glee Club, Honor Society C4040 ADELAIDE BATES No more words we beseech you Corlolanus III 1 Sootsle Lets face lt Bates IS a charmmg gxrl an ommvorous reader and the possessor of a keen mmd As Chief Marshall she is firm and knows how to keep order something whnch wnll come m handy lh her fu ure years as a teacher Aclelalde s cllstmguxshmg q alme are cllgmty and reserv She wlll long be r membered by the class of 54 Glee Club, Sodalnty Prefect, literary Club, Chlef Marshall, Honor Society I C ee - 71 PC . . . , x 7 7 D 3 ' . 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X X X , fi MQW MARIE BRUNO I have no other but a womans reason The Two Gentlemen of Verona I 2 Th1S fiery tempered but Ellllbl 1ous mlss posses ses the envled quallry of blI'1C6Ilty Not only IS she ll'lL1S1C3lly lncllned but she also enjoys curling up with a good hlstory book Maries consummg ambmon ns to be a concert pnamst SOITlCIh1l'lg that will talce a great deal of tlme and study However thxs should not be dlfllculty for Nlarne smce she has already prov ed her xnettle by completmg hlgh school m three years We are sure that she will be a success ln the field of her choxce Dramatnc Club Language Club Sodallty Llt erary Club MISSIOH Club Glee Club ROSEMARIE BIANCO Virtue IS bold and goodness never fearful Measure for Measure III 1 As a proof of her ablllty Rosemarle fmlshed hxgh school 1n three years Klncl considerate and retxrmg Ro studies dxhgently w1tn pm vate secretary as her ultlmate goal Old coms and fine needlework form the products of two worthwhlle hobbles wlule roller sk :mg and swxmmmg take precedence over other recrea tion We all wlsh Ro the be t of luck Sodallty, Glee Club Honor Society A I if-I fl ' ' ' ,, , . .. , ,I . 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X , , - ' UN ,J , , lll l ANNE BUCKREIS She rs mdeed perfection Othello Il 3 Sweet unsoplustxcated Ann possesses a sunny dxsposxtxon and 15 best described as sxmplxclty plus She excels ln mathematlcs and spends a great deal of txme catchmg up on her readmg Anne enjoys basketball but has a great dlsllke for spendmg her weekends slavxng over home work Anne deslres to go to college to study to be a teacher Sodallty Lxterary Club Language Club, Mrs slon Club Glee Club, Asslstant Editor of Pre cursor Annual Honor Society, Marshall WW Wm M jim! fi Y N GERALDINE CAVADI violet ln the youth of prnvy nature Hamlet I 2 A very agreeable classmate who has the respect of teachers and her fellow students She com bmes a keen mterest ln sports wxth her other actxvxtxes She Imds great pleasure m playing the plano and IH catchlng up on her busmess law one of her many favorltes S1s has re vealed talents whlch should make her a suc cess 1n the secretarlal held Soclallty Glee Club MISSION Club Marshall, Typist of the Precursor Annual ,1 . ,.. .h .. - - . K L V I 1, 1 l yV 1 lf ' ' f, W M X NA ' ' ' .D W ANNE COLON Chaste as the nclcle That's curdled by the frost from purest snow And hangs m Dnans' Temple Corlolanus V 3 One of the sweetest semors she belleves that a smxle a day keeps sadness away Her kxnd consxderate ways characterlze her cheerful per sonalnty She dehghts m playmg the piano and IS a firm belxever ln the old adage Where theres a wall theres a way She 15 never wxthout a cheery greetmg for all she meets We can truly say that we are proud of our Anne Sodallty DOROTHY CHALAMONSKY If she be fan- and wnse, fan-ness and wrt he ones for use, the other useth lt Othello II 1 Dot s happy go lucky attltude does not com pletely conceal the fact that she has a vlvld lmagmatlon and a profound mmd A top fllght student of the semor class Dot knows when to take time off for llStC11lI'lg to records and dancing As Edltor m chief of the Precursor she has competently supervxsed 1ts publlca txon Dorothy has decxded on a college career and we feel she wlll be completely successful rn whatever field she chooses President of the Lxterary Club, Glee Club, So dalnty Language Club Mlssxon Club, Dramatlc Club Editor nn Chief of the Precursor Annual M WM l CY A s T ' '. gf f' C C A ui -A 1 JJ, 'lf Y UNA C A 90 A ' f Jfy ff '- V My I . . . .X y 1 . ,fvv '51- .av ' ,,,,-:lg C' I C . 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MARINA ANN CRICRI The courageous captam of compliments Romeo ancl ullet H4 Marlnas agreeable manner and goocl nature are a wonder to all She 15 quxet ancl reserved 1n class makes a very pleasant compamon and shows countless loyalties to the school Marlna too shows a conslderable cllplomacy for Am erlcan Hnstory but tackles lt clxllgently Her one ambmon 1n llfe IS to be a prlvate secretary and her classmates wxsh her the best of luclc for the future Sodalnty Mxsslon Club Dramatnc Club my s My EILEEN CROWLEY The mn-ror of all courtesy Kmg Henry VIII II l Sweet courteous and conslderate Exleen ready to cooperate nn all scnool projects Her gentle smlle and quxet manner have won her the frxenclshlp of all She applxes herself d1l1 gently to all school stuclles but favors rellgxon hobby She cleslres to enter the vmeyard of Chrlst as a Baptlstme Sister You couldnt have chosen a nobler professxon Elleen Sodallty Mnssxon Club Glee Club, Marshall Squad Honor Socnety wi' J, , 5 .1 ' ' 4531 C N . . ,, . . , .I . 5 7 l I - V 7 I l ' . , . . , . 0 'Y ' .,, Y . , . 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A . . . , t A gli. ., . . fi Mo -. fab: ' 7 af ,M -, -I t f 4 -fi ,My ij, ' I II p 14 V. , eff W yu, M KM flflf j x JEANNE DE STEFANO Smooth runs the water where the brook ns deep Kmg Henry VI III 1 Sweet but sxmple eanne possesses a lovable character and her seremty bespeaks a certain nobtlxty of mtncl Although serlous when the situation calls for gravxty she IS happy and carefree when the occasion calls for laughter eannes favorxte subject IS Relxglon ancl she hopes one clay to be a Snster of Samt ohn the Bapust St Johns as mdeecl proud of her Sochhty, Honor Socxety ANNETTE CORSIGLIA hose words all ears took captlve All s Well That Ends Well V 3 uxet unassummg and sweet Cookle goes along ln her own mlnltable way ralslng gup ples and planmng 1 future In the secretarlal field She has an mtense dlsllke for ram and claxms Its bigger than both of us You hardly know shes present but she can b heard when she wants to be We thlnk shes tops Sodallty Literary Club Language Club Sec retary Glee Club sslstant Chief Marshall Honor Socnety Precursor Annual Typist :.-sr KATHLEEN DICKS Indeed she ns a most fresh and delicate creature Kay IS a very pleasant friendly and dllxgent student A basketball enthusnst she still fmds txme to mdulge ln other actlvltxes such as swxm mxng and knlttxng Definitely not a lover of history she would rather spend her tlme solv mg math problems Her keen sense of humor keeps her and her classmates m good sp1r1ts Smce she has proven her ablhty by completmg hngh school Ln three years we are sure she can look forward to a successful future Sodallty, Lute Art Club Treasurer Mlsslon Club, Language Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club Marshall, Honor Socxety 'Bn bv vyifll I CECILIA DUCEY A merry heart goes all the day The Wxnters Tale IV 3 Possessed of a most lovable character Cell 1 definitely not a bookworm She IS an ardent fan of the sports world Basketball occupies most of her spare tlme Of all scholastlc studies she IS partlal to chemistry Cell will conunue her educatlon and eventually enter the field of nursmg Treasurer of the Sodalxty Glee Club Marshall Squad Mrssnon Club Vice Pres , Secretary of the Ltterary Club, Language Club Www MQW pf x , V Q, . . ,Q Xl S5 ' ' ' ' , a .A .A I . A 'lf' , ' . 2 , p ,, ' ll - I ! . x . . ' . ,D V ,Y up - . ' I , F 5 . . . i Lv V VJ . . . . - H A ' D, V . . . , ,L . . , . . a - We I I ' , H W QQ .13 - a 7 1 . , I .S . I . 4 . K VL h l a Q I 1 1 ' IJ 1 ill f' A, A Wulf T 'fu , r , n . , sl I - X V ' Q 'NB' J' Q fox r-95-rv of riff If My fc xfpf YN, Af 1 fa' Sjlfsfff' ff! of UJ-rN3'Jf ,f'Qf,f y?iYfa.J7 ig fi? y CLARA LEE FAGA Her beauty makes thus vaul a feastlng presence full of ll t Romeo and ullet V 3 The soul of gentle affablllty Clara Lee IS most apt to be found nn the art room lending her artxstxc talents to the cause of brxghtenmg up the classrooms or engaged heart and soul ln the service of others Prxde of the typmg and steno classes she tackles her work dlllgently and serlously She possesses an a1r of sweet ganety whxch IS found to be contagnous by all her chums Her future plans mclude a career ln the buslness world Secretary of the Senior Class Vice President of the Sodallty Vlce Presldent of the Literary Club Glee Club, Mission Club Language Club Honor Society Marshall Chlef Typist of the Precursor Annual Assistant Eclxtor of Precursor Annual LUCILLE DUNN Her volce was ever soft gentle and low, an excellent thmg ln woman Kmg Lear V 3 One of the best liked seniors Lu has the map of Ireland wrztten on her ever smxlxng face She IS proflcxent ln dancing and swtmmmg and adores tenms but has mtense drshke for geometry She admxts that Everyone makes a mzstake just as she dld when she attempted the dreadful subject Her future plans mclude a nursing career and a large famlly Sodallty, Mlssron Club Treasurer Language Club, Literary Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Honor Soclety C X . 3 4? 5- F K or U'-' .Sf . . di- .., Q ,., rr , v . 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' I . , 1 tL 4 DOROTHY FARLEY The fanr, the chaste, and unexpresslve sh As You Lllce It 3 2 Friendly lovable Dorothy perseveres m all she does Always eager to serve she possesses a warm personality ancl cooperates eagerly when ever she can Dorothy finds great pleasure m reading ancl excels in her favorlte subject Rc lxgxon Dorothy firmly belleves that the pur pose of llfe 1s only to cllmb closer to God To her nothing else matters Sodallty, Literary Club, Honor Soaety 1 j 1 'Cin' RUTH PINK No legacy IS so rich as hone t ' All s Well That Ends Well III 5 A dllxgent student warm carefree Ruth xs the prlcle of our bxology class and the joy of her numberless frxends Rlghr now Ruth has two favorxte pastnmes, swxmmmg and sketchmg She 15 praxsecl by all for her achxevement ln t e field of art and hopes someday to be a com mercxal artlst Her pet peeve, why moclern art, of course We ll always remember Ruths frxencllxness as well as her favorlte saymg Who sax Sodalxty Lxterary Club, Language Club, Glee Club, Honor Society, Precursor Annual Artist V ,K ' 1 -2:5 S.- .ff N ' ' en 9 1 a ' 2 , . . . Aj . I I ,I I f I ,J f , f' ' 1' ., ' , ' I . I! if . 1 X I , JJ .V ,, I , P! A u ,. l 4 ! ' , 1 Y, J , ' ' I ff . 'V I ' J V f M I Q! ' ' 9 sy. I 1 9 , 9 1 - 7 , I 3 7 . . . . U . Q 'dun I 7 V' DAEL GONDYKE An angel' or if not An earthly paragon' Cymbeline III 4 Our poised and sophisticated Dael IS full of energy and ambltlon toward her school studies Not only has she completed her high school career in three years but is a great perfectionist m the arts of drama VOICC and dancing She enjoys a good book when it rams and a good swim when the sun shlnes Dael plans to fur ther her education at New York University where she lntends to study merchandis ng All who know her feel she will be qulte a success in lrfe Literary Club Language Club Dramatic Club, Mission Club, Glee Club, Sodality Precursor Annual Asslstant Editor, Marshall Squad, Honor Society 1 ZZ, Jw MICHELINA FRATTINA The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Measure For Measure, III, 1 Our ambitious and light-hearted postulant nev- er misses a chance to display her subtle wit. Mickie jests and yet she thinks. She shows a great liking for English and always manages to find time for a good book She can be t be descr1bed as friendly funny and above all faithful She is loved by all seniors who would not have been the same without her Sodallty, Honor Society X N .i ff My bi rj n fl i R, ji ol fvvlv V ff i - M' 3 . 5 fi? t C ff ' Y ,, , M ff CV 4 v . I , .rv lv D I if 1 . . ' . ' P xl i .- . . ., . , . , . V ' ,WV t l i i P JEANNETTE GROSSO A place above all earthly dl.glllClCS A stlll and quxet conscience Kmg Henry IV III Z unet and good natured eannette IS ever ready and wlllmg to help when called upon A newcomer to the semor class she has already won the frlendshlp of all Her favorite subject IS rellglon although the same cannot be said about hlstory Her favorlte pastlme IS teachmg kmdergarten chlldren and we can t thmk of a more u elhsh way to use free moments ean nette Ill spend her future years nn CH:-:sts vme ard as a Ba tnstme Snster So a3f Annual Typut. xixlfym lf Ylvflffvfl ZP C55-s BARBARA JEFFERSON Age cannot wither her nor custom s ale er mfimte variety Antony and Cleopatra II 2 Charming and mtelllgent Barbara sees all hears all but says nothmg Barbara loathes test but always manages to recexve an excellent mark She IS very accurate and thorough mn all she does Barbara spends much of her len sure txme skatmg dancnng and wr :mg lett rs She loves chlldren and eventually hop s to marry and ralse a famlly Sodallty, Glee Club Language Club Lxte ary Club, Honor Society Assistant Editor of Pr cursor Annual Il, I .fl liar, I ' fp FX f f f .A,'f!f.,',2' . 'I f 'A -11 F . IVA ff V ' ff , 1' f ff I, , Q ff! I' 'g f 'll' 1 . ,s '. I- ' Q' ' ' fr H5 A Y 1 ', I ' g N . .. , I . . . .,, Q- . ' 2:1 , ' ' . . -J. ,' sip fx! , X PII l-j ' l Ay lj l I V V lb, JJ ' rl NV' . gv ' YV' fl fx Cv ' QQ ' t f BJ 5 . . ' u. . ' . r C FRANCIS MARINO Sweet mercy IS noblln ys true badge Tltus Andromcus I 2 Notable for her wit and good humor Skntchxe can be counted on to hven up an otherwls tedious sltuatxon and relieve the tens om f over sernous circumstances A ports entl- usxast she partlclpates nn most sports bu also enjoys watchmg a good game of baseball Although at present she 15 undeclded on her future co rse we are confident that she wlll make a sensible chozce and see nt through President of the Language Club, Secret ty of the Sodallty, Glee Club, Marshall or, So clety J fzlu 11111034 N f he ROSALIE MANSUETO She shines not upon fools, lest the reflection should hurt her. Cymbelxne, I, 4 Ambltlous ln everything she attempts Rosalie Marle Mansueto has gxven us a definlte proof of this quallty by completmg her hlgh school course ln 3 years Shorthand and t anscrxptlon her favorlte subjects are sure to and her when she acqulres her pos1t1on as a prxvate secretary Roller skatlng swzmmmg and tennis are her prlmary mterests but bakmg and cook ng t ke up much of her free time Good luck R we are sure you 11 succeed 1n anythlng you do Sodalrty, Glee Club, Honor Socnety . . . . y . . Q : . . , , . - 1 . , ' . ,. . . ' . - ff gs, , . . QQ ' is on . . 7 , ' QQ ' ' ,Y 7 ' ' ' ' ' 1 o I - . s ., ' , , 1 ' , Lt h L, I ,lj ,fl ,fkffkl ,N I, 1 jj '14, jf gf. we if J ,W A n do. ET 'pr J ' 7 I P vb! J ,,. I ' , L, O M,.f9??j, s 7 A XML! A L NJ DOLORES MASTRONARDO Learning is but an adjunct to ourself. Love's Labours Lost, IV, 3 Diligent and cooperative, Dolores has a true sense of duty. Generally proficient in all school work, she excels in commercial subjects. She can usually be found listening to her collection of favorite records, whenever she has a spare moment. Her gay manner and warm person- ality help to keep her array of friends in good spirits Dees ambition is to b a private secretary but she would like to model as a sideline Both of these promise to be interest mg and excltmg Literary Club, Sodallty, Glee Club, Language Club, Assistant Chief Typlst of the Precursor Annual, Assrstant Editor of the Precursor An nual, Marshall, Honor Society AWK DOLORES MEROLA Young ln limbs, in ju ment old Merchant of Venice II 7 Seldom found wrthout a smile upon her face our soft spoken Dolores always has a kind word for everyone Bexng a wiz at hlstory th1s particular subject rates first place on her list She has proven a capable student by her abzllty to finish hlgh school m three years We feel quite certain tha-t Dory will attain suc cess in her future years, which include a college educatlon Sodality, Missxon Club, Glee Club, Language Club Literary Club, Dramatic Club, Precursor Annual Editor, Marshall, Honor Society ' - me 9 va - ' - e - , , N . . . . dg .,, 7 9 ' If ' il ' - 1 fn' -Ga n ' u n 'gi . . , . . 1' w 'ill .- 4 ,,. ., fi '- , K . 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A A A 4' V Y, l ' ' 7 2 Aa' ' fl' ' - f' IL I vu., I f f L ' , ,MX .X U nf, X MAX f 0 MM f X' fl ANN MURRAY ' Tis beauty truly blent, whose red and whx Nature s own sweet and cunnmg hand lard on Twelfth Nnghc I 5 our auburn halred Ann can always be counted upon when help IS needed She looks forward to a medical career whlch ambltlon easlly ac counts for her favormg chemlstry Under tlus serlous demeanor Ann conceals a delightful sense of humor and a fun lovmg temperament Her lexsure time IS usually spent elther danc mg or roller slcatmg Assistant Edltor of Precursor Annual Honor Socxety, Marshall Squad, Llterary Club, So dallty Glee Club, Mission Club, Dramatic Club ANNA MARIE MUNNELLY As merry as the day IS long Much ado about Nothlng II 1 Witty and vlvaclous Anna Marne best known as Toots can always be depended upon to display her dehghtfully contaglous good hu mor She may often be found lxstemng to bo records BCSldCS carmg for her small brother Tommy she revels in preparmg temptmg dxsh es and her frxends are approprnately apprecla t1ve of her ar Her xmmedlate ambltlon IS to be a secretary Sodallty, Dramatlc Club, Glee Club, Marshall, Honor Society, Precursor Annual Typist f Q. 7 'VA me , ' n l 7 9 V: Q 9 r ll f, , - - ee as ,MM ' . . P A + , - f fl 7 I . . . . . . - ' L. MTN jj ,f V . ' . of P , ,XML . . . r L11 'fc 4,4 f C Lf 1 ' H V A . . l YJ ' te XJ , ' ' ,, . , 7 A consclentlous student and a loyal frlend, , . ' QQ ,F l ' 7 . . . I . I ,af I ' . ' fr A A r . , . . . 'rj A X rr, ' jf' t ls, C I V f 1 AM3 f A , 'AAA x 1 I ,J .1 IVV, pp , Z, If f lyxisfu' . ,V - Q 5 VI A I Q ,' w I A -J , Ml 11' I f A P U . , 1 n ' , If 1 ,i 'JK I ' . I 1 ANTOINETTE NAPOLITANO You do advance your cunnmg more and more A Mldsummers Nlghr Dream II Z Its hard to Imagine a person to be quiet and conscxentlous as well as fun lovmg and lively A faithful frxend to make and keep 15 our Tom We have dxscovered her sweet melo dxous volce Her favorite subject strangely enough lS hlstory We rarely hear Tom complaxn but we have dlscovered her one pet peeve housecleamng She plans a career ln the busmess world and we thmk she 11 be a very pleasxng and CHHCICHC secretary Sodallty, Mlsslon Club, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Typist of the Precursor Annual, Mar shall Honor Socnety ff I f 1 I CLAIRE OHALEK The true beginning of our end she that w ever falr and never proud Othello II 1 Our Semor class presxdent Clalre 15 also an accomphshecl pxanlst This versatxle young lady can swltch from Chopm to be bop and st1ll retam that dlstmctlve quallty that makes her playmg enjoyable Her sparklmg brown eyes are especlally alert durmg chemistry one of her favor te subjects Clalre has contmually mamtamed a reputatlon of hlgh scholastic achlevement Durlng her college years Clalre should contmue to be just as popular and suc cessful Co Editor of the Precursor Annual, Vnce Presl dent of the Language Club Sodallty, Glee Club President, Mnsslon Club, Literary Club, Dramatle Club Honor Society, Marshall T. Q! ' 97 ' . , . 9 9 , , . . . , QQ ' 37 ' . - , ., 1 . . . . X w ,jf , A . Q ' V - J - - 1 u 'xr x A ' j N J ' t . . - V, J 'J -. I I A jgl ' N , X. rx- i ' . ' I I Q , If h' If ' ' 3 I , , . f l ce ' ' as I . Had tongue at will yet was never loud. 7 9 I 7 . . . , L . mx . , - v , ' . , 0 4 , , , I VA!! . , I I all f , , A I ! J ' .1 f 1 1 I , , , , 1 A ' I 1 j . y , J 1 I ff ' 5- , f ' j, jf. I V 1 , J, 'if L K , 4 I J! f .. ., ' -1 ' I , A' J ,, ' 1 J f Q,Jy J N' 9 Qpfx, V 5,9 X. JACQUELINE ONUFREY Few words but to effect more than all yet ' K1ng Lear III 1 acquelme a dlllgent student and a courteous and relxable postulant she enjoys readmg poetry and good books somethmg whxch takes up much of her txme ackxe takes an Interest 1n all sports partlcularly 1n brg league base ball Her favorlte subjects mclude hlstory and rellglon aclue has won the respect and ad mlratlon of all Her future w1ll be spent servmg God as a Baptnstme Srster Sodallty, Literary Club Assistant Editor of Precursor Annual, Honor Society GENEVIEVE PAPA See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand! Romeo and ul1et II 2 Halllng from the home of the Dodgers Gen me 15 a staunch defender of her home team She IS good advertlsement for that falr bur rough for she always seems to be m a pleasant mood ommg us as a semor she has con trlved to make many frlencls 1n her short time here She finds llstenmg to records enjoyable and has a large collection of them After graduatlon she plans to enter the field of mod elmg Language Club, Sodallty, Literary Club, Dra matic Club, Mlssxon Club, Glee Club. JP' J. 1-7 . 1.7 Q 4 JV- I X J 'S nf JDJ 1611, 'rf' .lg .f if X ri Jf k -jj .Nl f! ,Af -Q . L .3 5 . ' ...qu -J ' n . - H J ' , , NJ EMMA RIOS Those happy smllets That play d on her rlpe lip seem d not to know What guests were ln her eyes Lear IV 3 Here s a truly sweet and gentle friend to make and keep Our oft spoken Emma is I1 skilled painter and will with her continued efforts un cloubtedly reach her goal in the held of art Emma s favorite expression which can be heard at test time is Oh for goodness salces' She can discuss any topic intelligently and is an all round nice girl Sodallty, Language Club Literary Club, Glee Club, Marshall Honor Society Precursor An nual Chief Artist 1 M JEANETTE PRIOLO One word more, one word Coriolanus III 1 Brooklyn s gift to St ohn s our lovable t as she is called by all possesses a ready wit and et enjoys horse back riding immensely She lives in the lmmecliate present however she has made some plans for the future These in clude marriage and a large family Sodality Language Club, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Mission Club Literary Club gl- Q3'4l'i 5 l l l l' d l iiz. J . . Q , :::'-' 'z : 1 - ' he i lf' 1- V . l ' ' .. I5 , p ' .J u .Je bfliu is a faithful friend to all. A sport enthusiast NJ ,, . . . . . I ri 4 PATRICIA RISTOFF She rs a most exquisite lady Othello 2 1 Known to all slmply as Pat , she IS a truly wonderful frlend to make and keep Photo graphy swnmmmg and skatmg enter into her large realm of act1v1t1es Cool calm and col lected, serve well to descnbe Pat , well lxked by everyone who knows her Travel has caught Pat's fancy and she desires to be a globe trotter May your ambxtzon be fulfilled, Pat Sodalxty, Glee Club, Language Club, Marshall Squad, Precursor Annual Typist, Honor So ciety. JOSEPHINE RIOS The better part of valor IS discretion Klng Henry IV 5 4 o has acquired a reputatlon for being a helpful person as well as a very nnce young lady to know She enjoys spendmg her spare time playmg the latest h1ts on the plano During the summer months her tlme IS largely spent by swtmmmg and playmg tenms 0 s lova e personalxty and relxable character wxll carry her far m the field of her choxce that of an Interpreter Precursor Annual Typist, Marshall uad, Glee Club, Language Club, Literary Club, Mm slon Club, Sodalxty 1 3 R- M ff ww 38 0' abut, W ll? N 5 'Q ., 4 K P f' 1 if gin nff f i I er ' ' ' .11 QQ., an - , - , - X' X - - - ' . QQJ a u . . , 7 :A LUV! , il! J . F 0 ee - ' ' .99 J A 9 s ' lf 59 ' , . . . . . , ' d f U L A! J JOAN ROWAN But, for my own part, xt was Greek to me ulxus Caesar II 1 Pruny as can 15 best known IS the mistress of a frnendly dxsposmon and a radiant smxle She Fmcls a great deal of pleasure m toboggan mg and 1S exceptnonally good on :ce skates However Pruny has one great dislike Am erlcan HISCOIY and you w1ll fmd that she al ways manages to come bouncmg mto that par txcular class exclalmmg Am I late? oans one great ambmon m llfe IS to travel and we wish her success m whatever path she treads Sodallty Language Club My 9 K V JV PATRICIA s1MMoNs 'I wlll be correspondent to command, and do my spxrmng gently The Tempest, l 2 Cur ever smllmg Pat shows a great deal of mmatxve a thmg whlch should be of great value m her future years 1 nthe business world She enjoys playmg the piano and ns quxte apt on roller skates Pat' shows an unmlstakable coolness toward crowded buses and can usual ly be found walklng St John s slmply wouldn t be the same without her Sodalnty, Mlsslon Club, Glee Club, Marshall, Precursor Annual Typist. 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Llp 5 nw Cyn AL 5, We My 1 1 ' :WJ 4' ll l jf , Ll' ,balllx ull' L l l fi L llrlfrzf giiwffxl rl 'Av o ' Q, X A ,chfvglzl LI lilo A A MLQX 1 l A J 1 I u, ' X f, , L X , - ' C l A If - Ll' 3 lf ' .,, ' A J ' , , V f'1.'.. 4 - 'u - l- .ez ' in J 1 . , I , . . . . .,, T' Wxf THERESA SPADEA No I wlll be the pattern of all Patnence, I will say nothmg Kung Lear, II 1 ommg us m our Semor year Terry has al ready won the fuendshlp of all Although qulte taclturn ln class she never mxsses the op portumty to Jom m a lively conversation dur mg lunch hour She IS very fond of chlldren and enjoys carmg for them Terry ns looking forward to a career ln nursmg and we feel quite sure she will attam her goal Sodallty, Glee Club, Language Club PATRICIA SOLTYS ' am the very punk of court y Romeo and ulxet II 4 Bubblmg personality amlcabtlxty and a pleas ant dxsposmon are the prlmary qualltles of Pat She has two mterestmg pastxmes that of skatmg and playmg tenms She IS an mdus trlous student and shows a deflmte lnkmg for shorthand Pat s pet peeve as usual IS Amen can History Upon graduation Pat ' hopes to obtam a Job m the secretarial field The senxors wish her every success for the future Sodallty, Mlssnon Club, Glee Club JJ P Ab l v .ff Mfffff' nf' ,f K sw 'I ' es . I . . J .' 2. f .WXQQW W b tc vi l I - - 1 - ,I . 524 'J . . . . . I N . te 1 as - '- X yfbydj . ' . '. .. U , . A 'V N Q lf 'ff ' , .N MJ ww F C- . . . . ,IPX Taj l 1 li 'X R . A X , A MV' ,, , . . ,I uh . . y J - - - . ' ', u n - . . . . ' K In Q p I if ' 'll 'l fl r fl ff: ! yfj l fr ' my rv C XUI1 AJXU VXW lp, 'wr :mi . f ff ,ff f' mn H x 40 f flu J -iw'-' yr! X X 2 9 JOSEPHINE TALLARIDO When you do dance, I wish you a wave o he sea, that you might ever do Nothmg but that The Winters Tale IV 4 Cheerful and frlendly o always fun to be with Her ablllty on the dance floor has helped to make her one of our most popular semors Her witty remarks have caused many uproar lous moments m the semor class We feel that o consumed much of her energy trymg to get the seniors to pay thelr clues Her future plans mclude a career m the busmess world and later marnage Sodallty, Mission Club, Language Club, Glee Club, Treasurer of Senior Class, Precursor An nual Typist, Marshall .J 'N CARMEN TORRES You were ever good at sudden commendatlon Kmg Henry VII V 3 V1cePres1dent of the Senlor class Carmen s a model of sweetness and slmplnclty Her jo vgl manner and her wmnmg smlle have en deared her to everyone She IS a frlend ln deed to a frlend ln need Loyal to her scho 'l3StlC studles she however flnds tlme to Jom ln a game of baseball She wlll spend her lxfe sz3rvmg,God as a Baptlstme sxster Prayerful wishes for the attamment of your goal, Carmen Sodalny. JL' tj! ,A 0 H7 nf ,Lf pf .AW V f 4 V , gy lf' , .,. fx 1:61, ,f -1 if ffl K p 6? !' .frfldi Lili ' J I ,LU 1 l 'V I la 'Vi . 1 N if j F ,off 1 yu . , r C C , 5V .I ' I X, ,. A f 't.v -if ' 4? .l ' I ff . X f xv' 31 LI A QQ - 1 t ' fb ' n ' I ' .- , 1 X ' NJ lf, , , NJ la I U U I . - , 14 A J , .4 , ar, V ' Q! Q .uf J . ,, - JL V 4' . ' . I s Q , . L 1 -' - ' . . 3 . l . y , l . . . . . ' I Z v 1' ' . , . I l I . ,. . - I nf , , . CHARLENE MARY WILKIE ' Ask me not what I know Lear V 3 Cheerful charmmg and congenial are three words whlch aptly descrxbe Charl She de llghts 1n hlll brlly music and her ambltlon IS to travel For real Although she only jo ned us ln our semor year, her preference for lunch perxocl IS already well known Ice skating, bowl mg, and baseball are numbered among her favorite sports, and she acknowledges her pet peeve to be history Sodallty, Language Club Treasurer, Mlsslon Club, Llterary Club. ld-:,.,.: PATRICIA TRACY Here comes the lady' O so llght a foot Will ne er wear out the everlastmg tlmt Romeo and ul et 2 4 Reliable and cooperatxve Pat xs a dlllgent stu dent and IS well llkecl by all who know her The fact that she IS small does not m any way hinder her when lt comes wlmmmg a sport m whnch she excells rat h s a clefimte dxslxk f h e or xstory or xt could be just the op poslte Whatever the case may be we re sure that Pat w1ll serve God well in her future years as a Sister of St ohn the Baptlst Sodallty, Mission Club Langua e Club D g ra matic Club, Glee Club Precursor StaE typlst ,A U ,, A ' f MIN O. L, WN f A Al rl Vx ff I K . p fy., ks uit I-j .J 0' :xy pi M C ' X, r I Y . A: ' R u fx X M , l .1 N 'A VA ff N O er - -J! ' 9 ' ' is ,I f L' - , V .-NWA L' . .Jl,l,Q.' .. - 'J . . . . J S . . , ' ' ze n I - .Q ,, R . 3 ' a , , a - , . , 75,1099 Q In . , , - 7 7 9 ' ' KK 73 - u 11 ' j . , - . A 1 1 CAROL WRANOVICS ,R The damtlest last, to make the end m sweet Kmg Rlchard II 1 3 Carols sparlclmg personality IS her pre rogatxve She 15 fun to be wlth and 1 always around to share ln the fun Although Carol jomed us m e unlor year she qulckly adapt ed herself o the routlne of the school Carol g ent musxast but she has a deflnlte aversion to bemg prompt But des pxte thls tmy flaw we shall all mlss our gay hlgh spnrlted senlor Carol WFBHOVICS Sodallty Mnsslon Club, Literary Club Lan guage Club, Glee Club, Honor Society f' LORETTA STRUFEZZA B t thy e ern l hall not fad Sonnet XXVIU Loretta 15 the newest addltlon t class and Jumor postulate She sweet and quiet dxsposltlon but sense of humor Loretta enjoys muslc and she IS very adept at friendly manner and helpfulness o the senxor posses es a also a keen readmg and sewmg He are her valu able assets Loretta will spend her future as a Sxster of St ohn the Baptxst fy ' UTC l L l ' 5 C 1 if ,C .':v ..f ..- K . me I 1 ' ' ost ' V 7 7 , . . . 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The climax: quiz. Louella Bates, Rosemarie Boch, Catherine Benigno,Mar- Lian Besignano, Mary Butler, Patricia Canlon, Verna JjCastellacci, Edith Castro, Rosemarie Catrama, Barbara ', ellilo Lucille Cappotelli Iberia Cortes. r X s 1 K .17 A f x .P y br' QP' Jo l 1 If pl V4 All wb f ws fig, it Q.: '7-R. X 'SQ as X 46 0 A n L '-.9 'CI-'P 1 Q 1 5 4 E I An annual feature in the Junior Religion Class is: a visit to the chapel sacristy and an examination of the altar and linens. Sr. In- nocence, Religion moderator, places the pall on the chalice. KZ 1 L i i' v - TCT- A future bookkeeper in the making, X Joanne Milano, has an expel-t's guid- ance when Mrs. Vitillo offers advice for setting up a table of assets. Joyce DeHart, Amalia Diamond, Elena Fahey, Patricia Forni, Annette Fucci, Mary Gibbons, Carol Gill. Dorothy Glembocki, Carol Gorman, Margaret Hawk, Margaret Intemann, Marion Joyce, Eileen Kennedy, Leonora Labita, The- resa I.aRusso. Qs in the theatre, the eyes nf men, Zlfter a tnellzgrateh attur leahes the stage, Xa 9 ef L' Q 3 Il IW Xl' Biological specimens are put to the test by probing juniors. Seated, left to right: Doris Stephens, peering into a seashellg Sheila Mc- Carron, an obvious birdlover, listening for signs of lifeg Annette Fucci, summarizing a Biology lesson. In the background, left to right are: Mary Schweitzer and Victoria Terzano, young zoologistsg Louelln Bates, microbe hunt- erg Mary Gibbons and Verna Castellacci botan- ically-minded students. Mary Ann Liberatore, Cynthia Lurker, Loretta Lynch, Dorothy Mandato, Marion May, Sheila McCarran, Ausilia Menichella, Joanne Milano, Louise Moccia, Yolanda Mourino, Mary El- len Mullins, Candida Ortiz, Daria Passaro, Camille Primiano. Zire lhlp hent un him that enters next. r W'ho says that geometry is difhcqlt? Loretta Lynch, Ann Smith, Leanora Labita, Cynthia Lurker and Carmen Torres seem to be having an easy time. Filomena Rucci, Mary Schipani, Mary Schweizer, Anne Smith, Mary Ann Spagnoli, Rosemary Sparandero, Doris Stephens, Mary Ann Sullivan, Claudio Tantillo, Victoria Terzano, Carmen Torres, Edna Tycz, Miriam Valendia, Q Patricia White. Jll IDRS I955 The Junior English Club Program Committee consults Sr. Mary Immaculate about the 'pro- gram for the English Club day when members of the junior class participate in entertainment for the class. The committee members are left to right, Joanne Milano, Margaret Intemann, Mary Ann Spagnoli, Louella Bates, Lucille Coppotelli, Loretta Lynch, and Mary Eden Mullins. fi 1 as 'Q' to fi Q - L Elaine Allen, Rosemarie Ameduri, Dorothy Amadeo, Antoinette Angiolillo, Theresa Battista, Carmela Bruno, Anna Carricone, Alba Castilla, Josephine Cipolaro, Ann Coppotelli. The Academic Sophomores of St. John's so 0 R Villa test their artistic ability, Two es- pecially talented members, Patricia Reich- ert, and eanelte Conrad, lace the fm- P ishing touches on an apt quotation for Art class. Who can foretell future events? Perhaps an ingenious artist is being set on the first rung of the ladder of artistic success during these daily classes. Jeanette Conrad, Eva Cardona, Elizabeth Cricri, Kathleen DeHart, Eleanor Dini, Gloria Dini, Theresa Dini, Patricia Donor. X1 Wherefore are these things hid? The English II class, under the guid- ance of Sr. Angelica take advantage of the help offered by the library for completing their assignments. ewa Guhch' uilaappp in this, they are not pet so nlh Marilyn Fay, Mary Fragano, Lorraine Gamba, Lorraine Garafola, Maureen Gilmore, Minerva Gulizh, Carol Hall, Barbara Heclo, Elaine Heide, Eleanor Herbert. QI al 3 Er Aa ' . 9' AhL..x of 1A ml ' L L A Young typists experiment on their first letters They are first row, front to back: Patricia McCann, Eleanor Herbert, Carol Hall, Anna Carricone, Mercedes Kerrensg second row: Flor ence Mayrose, Theresa Battista, Elaine Hexde Gloria Dini, Margaret Monrow, and back Mm ,du iw - A 4. K . -9 an n - L' fi C, 5 1 , i I 'ij l ' ' n 4 -J ni ' X I - l, I T, ' .J 'X l ' .1 1' w K, Sarah Hundemann, Grace Ion, .Palitigld Lugano, iyoan Lordo, Virginia Kelly, Carolyn o,DORQl1lUl.? ef., ' A I SIIPHIIMIIRIS 1956 Ent they map learn. Marureen Mahoney, Aurora Martinez, Phyllis Matuluni, Florence Mayrone, Margaret Momrow, Anne Raue, Patricia Reichert, Cecilia Rodriguez. The members of the Sopho- more Commercial Religion class are all very interested in one of Sr. Ermelinda's souvenirs from her Holy Year European trip. -Ll Mathematically minded Sophomores Carole Romer, Carolyn Rug- giero, joy Runfola, Joan Schiavone, Norma Sepul- veda, Barbara Simms, Del- phine Wheeler, Josephine Vigni, Lucy Vitale, Mary Ann Ventura, Veronica Val- entis. 3 s L sql '? 1' -nag Sr. Teresita, history instructor, dem- onstrates the origin: of American Government to the World History class. Carmela Bruno and Cecilia Rod- riguez offer their assistance and their information. Probing hygiene students search the replica of a hu- man heart for ventricles, auricles, and cell structure. Mrs. Ferrando seems to be displaying a broken heart. ambitiously attempt to solve for X , the unknown. Sr. Angelica provides the overseeing, while left to right, Maureen Gilmore, Patricia Donor, and Ann Coppotelli undertake the task of explaining their work. -Q. 'Q A- .9 -g. M 1 KQV' A ' -GJ 4 me-F Che 'QF 41 Gertrude Aquinas Margaretta Barrera Judith Bxrmlngham, Vlrgmxa Buckrels Elizabeth Cav anaugh, joan Chavenello Phyllxs Cavano, E112 abeth Chxapperxm Mary Ann Cnsalll Con mucho gusto the members of the Spanlsh I class await thu perxod daxly Sr Ermelmda lmgutst super fi Q' X AL.. L HIISHME Elizabeth Crowe Mary jane Dann Margaret Anne DeAngcl1s, Margaret Mary DeAngel1s Concetta De Franco Barbara Delaney, Irene Delgado jeananne Devlm Mlflam Duffy 'sv-v M vxses Dale Schwalls explanation f the conjugatxon of ganar to earn x X L 1 -9- 43 .4 s 1 l ' fe - L - Patricia English, Angela Fiore, Joan Fitzpat- rick, joan Foley, Rosemarie Fox, Johanna Frizziola. All places that the eye of heaven visits are to a wise man ports and happy havens. The Freshman Re- ligion Class join together to render a hynm of praise to the Christ Child at the Christmas Club. warp is like a circle in the mater . . 1 JL Patricia Gagliano, Carolyn Gallagher, Georgianna Gallicchio, Ellen Goodwin, Audrey Greco, Clara Herrera, Rosemary Horvath, Josephine Iandiorio, Mary Ann Keegan, Lois Lackmann. J '40 5' A W! :ni 5 '10 3 4 L.LlfL ij L in Carmela Liberatore, Estelle Martinucci, Rosemary McCormick Margaret McGurn, Barbara McKeown, Magaret McLoughlin, Car mella Mezzacappa, Kathleen Mignana, Kathleen Moloney Veron ica Murray Judith Nisivoccia, Nilcla Nunez, Mary Ann OBrien, Pauline O,FarrelI, Lucille Perno, Sadie Pirotta, Katherine Pisarri, Barbara Prato, Mary Ann Prevosti, Mary Lou Rendt D L L. Q ' -H K I ynl - A 'lm fczzv x x . . . wbieh neher ceasetb tn enlarge ltself 'O Jhr V ze 1 5 15 N. frllollri X I I I HIESHMI fi Q 1 '.:r.Il I - 1 L 5412 J c ' ' ' nw 0 Kathleen Roche, Mary Lou Romeo, Eugenia Rosenthal, Valerie Rudolph, Jacqueline Run- fola, Antoinette Santoemma, Theresa Schipani, Dale Schwall, Barbara Scirocca, Marie Seneca, Lois Shelbaer, Mary Smith. Freshmen Sodalists receive their med- als from Father Gonzalez, O.S.A. Adelaide Bates, Sodality Prefect, asa sists. With the completion of this ceremony, the Sodalists become offic- ial members of this body. A Com- munion Breakfast in their honor fol- lows this ceremony. il B s 9' Od 'J' u1,..1I ,Mr R English I classes are often enlivened by the dramatization of various plays. The actresses pictured here are left to right: Margaret Mc- Gurn, Patricia English, Kathleen Roche, Jo- sephine Iandiorio, Lois Lackmann and Eliza- beth Cavanaugh. GLA fl 'UHMl'l' L Evelyn Ylnez HIESHMI Goodnight sweet ladiesg good night. As we can see the Freshman Initiation left contrasting impressions in Georgianna Gallicchio and Bet- ty Chiapperini. Freshmen commercial scientists get together over some intricate problems on the energy and oxygen cycles Claire Spou, Eileen Stanton Kathleen Toomey Lilly Trapam, Florence Valenti, Angela Wall All freshman eyes look to Theresa Schlpam as she fearlessly recites a Latin drill Sr Mary Immaculate, Latin instructor, agrees wholeheart edly with her Is Latin a dead language? deed not, that is, not in the lively Freshman Clan f. : ff: af!!- Q 53 1.-,4 ' 'I 'sk V ri!-I sv 1 'f 'ff' , H f'5..' 44'-'v 'Z ', ' QI' ' - IQ ., ,W YR Sa Q15 igvl .we -A .1 A A .IQ 7 Il: ,Ja i 'P , . .. ,QA-v 1 ' .- . 423 ati. . up e . ,l:,. , V' X A 2 4 W' yup fpvil.-Qi G A . X' ef t - ' Y oi l ' if ' . 1 -5 - Q A Q U :' .' Q Q - , 1 ' ' 1' R 'W -- j ea , - J ,YQ , , .. NITE' 'Sl-Ill! ly e I L in M .' .Q , M e jim 'tis a chronicle uf hay hp hay. Tempest, V, 1 ' j lass hrunitle ' ' FRESHMAN-1950 The gracious portals of St. John's Villa Academy opened wide one sunny September morning to welcome the class of '54. Typical ufreshiesn, we enthusiastic- ally blundered through the first few months under the patient guidance of Sr. Lucy. Even Initiation Day, the night- mare of all ninth grade students, couldn't seriously dampen our spirits, for we were generously provided with shower caps by our amiable torturers. 1950 saw our happy meeting with Wil- liam Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, and the primary encounters were the mysteries of Latin and Algebra. Attired in stately academic gowns we proudly participated in the annual Spring concert, and June brought the Junior Box Social, during which a fortunate class- mate was awarded a portable radio. Final report cards came all too soon, yet they proved our fidelity to the motto chosen early in our Freshman year, Finis coronat opus, the end crowns the work. .xv .s-1+ ' SOPHOMORES-1951 Ambitious and studious, we happily began our second year of high school. It was our turn to do the initiating, and that certain gleam in the eyes of every Sophomore boded no good for the latest additions to the student body. Halloween came, and gently restrained by our mod- erator, Sr. Ermelinda, we descended upon the little sisters. Braids, bows, and odd shoes were the order of the day and the poor things only revived at a party late in the afternoon. The life of a fresh- man! Another treasured memory of 1951 was the assembly to honor the Baptistine Su- perior General, who was visiting here from Rome. How thrilled we were to join the entire school in welcoming Moth- er Benedetta! Grease paint and kimonos took over St. John's soon after our February Cath- olic Book Week exhibit, as the Dramatic Club presented Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado, the first high school operetta. Studies, religious activities, and social affairs made the time go swiftly, that, without our realizing it, an unforgettable year had passed. A chapter of history is dramatized in our ju- nior year. We became more familiar with the characters here depicted, under the direction of Sr. Innocence. JUNIORS-1953 A cumbersome publication of the New York Times will always remind the graduates-to-be of their Junior year. Cur- rent events, an important facet of Am- erican History, is the reason for this peculiar association. Diligent students we thoughtfully scanned that newspaper daily. Enchanting waltz strains played by Tommy Capp's Orchestra filled the aud- itorium in a Starlight Serenadef' The occasion was our long-awaited Prom, and the stars in our eyes proved the theme's appropriateness, Directed by Sr. Innocence, class ofli- cial, eleventh grade pupils spent a busy and profitable year. A Junior Jamboree and the traditional Box Social topped our calendar of events, while contests in various subjects, notably History, Latin and Mathematics, tested scholastic ability. Yo-ho-hey! Yo-ho-hey! Through the peaceful halls of the Academy sound- ed rollicking sea-worthy melodies, as the Dramatic Club presented Wagner's tragic operetta The F l y i n g Dutchman. Among our classmates were principal characters and members of the three choruses-No.wegian maidens, Norweg- ian sailors, and the fearful spirits, Dutch sailors, 1953 was truly a year we shall never forget. All eyes were on the ball when as juniors we eagerly participated in gym period with our instructor Mrs. Ferrando. all his trim, thing. in her eyes. When proudfpied April, di-ess'd in Hath put a spirit of youth in every The Prom, big event of the Junior year had everyone dancing with stars Three sailors, from the Flying Dutchman, an operetta presented by the Dramatic Club, happily pose for us before they go on. SENIORS-1954 There's no such thing as a vacation for a senior. Not for the class of '54, at least. Even during the summer months we met to plan the Precursor and, with it, the activities of our final year. September brought, as it always has, the inauguration of school clubs. It was a little different. Now we were seniors- respected, happy, and privileged, and a little sad, for these would be the last months at our beloved Alma Mater, The Silver Anniversary of Sr. Veron- ica, our Principal, and Sr. Innocence, Ju- nior class moderator, presented the ini- tial occasion for our singing of Pietro Yon's three part arrangement of Mass of the Angels. Another occurred at St. Joseph's Villa, Peapack, New Jersey, any In the middle of an unusually hot summer s refreshing dip is always welcome. Such seems to be the opinion of these St. John's Sodalists who are spending a day at Gladstone. The close of summer means back to school but Dolores Msstronsrdo seeks to extend her vscstion as long ss possible. .EJY The pause that refreshes. Time out between those horrid June finals. where, under the direction of Father Francis Drolet, SJ., we made the Hrst closed retreat ever participated in by Aca- demy students as a group. Autumn, we discovered, was well taken up with the appointment of marshalls, the innauguration of schoiol clubs, fhigh- lighted, for us, by the election of our classmates as oihcersl, and the first as- sembly, during which the Senior minute- men presented lVlilne's Ugly Duckling. Crowning the memories of those happy days will always be Senior Week-Mass and Communion breakfast, reception of rings, Class Night, and finally, our day as teachers. Enjoyable holidays made the winter months pass quickly, and Spring found the Seniors seriously preparing for grad- uation. Colleges and careers had been carefully chosen, yet we felt that fond recollections of our high school years would remain with us always'-a tribute to St, john's. Senior Week opens November with seniors m caps and gowns enroute to the Rmg Ceremony Confronted with the tank of meeting mid Jan nary deadlines, uni editors spend Christmas holidays with the yearbook dummy September means back to school!!! The rain cannot dampen the spirits of the Seniors, who after a lon ' g vacation are ready to get back to work. October and an outdoor Fatima group provide the ideal atmosphere for Barbara Jefferson and Frances Marino who with the other Se ' mors spent a weekend retreat at St. Joseph's Villa, Peapack, New Jersey. 2.15 I, ' r . ' ff? 3 G 1 : , -fi- . . V 1 wsu . The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a flghting unit in the tremendous battle of bringing souls to Jesus through Mary. Our Sodality moderated by Sister In- nocence has grown to be the largest of school clubs. On December 8, our new members were admitted into the Sodality at an impressive ceremony in the school Chapel, followed by a Communion Breakfast prepared by the officers. Among the many practices are a general Communion on the first Friday of the month and the reciting of the Little Ofhce of the Blessed Virgin. Each month, a special project is suggested and immediate preparation is made to see that every Sodalist does her part purpose of that particular activity. The sponsors a Christmas party, the October Devotion. The Sodalists' offer all their Mary in the hope that they may love more devoutly. to carry out the Sodality usually rosary and May undertakings to and honor Her 7? 2 . ,zu J Adelaide Bates, Sodality Prefect, displays the Sodality Emblem, Ad Jesum per Mariamf' Under this standard the school soclality is led on to spiritual and temporal goals. Slllllllll III llllll lAIlY i 5. at 'Ya -we ,. ll v , v k. IIIHIARY Clllll True to xts fundamental lcleal of broadenmg the students horxzons m the field of llterature the Literary Club has thls year lnaugurated a new project The ambxtlous and capable members ploneered the edltxon of an eight page school newspaper successor to the publlcatlon from which lf nnherlted 1ts name The Precursor The fledg Img brochure wrxtten by our future authors also employs the talents ofthe typxsts and ar tlsts among the g1rls Besides fosterlng creatlve ablllty thlS cultural club w1th Sr Mary Im maculate as moderator explores and dlscusses the treasure house of wholesome readmg The Llterary Club Officers gather to plan pro grams for Lxterary Club meetlngs The officers are left to rxght Kathleen Dxclcs Treasurer Dorothy Chalamonslcy Presldent Clara Lee MISSIII lllllll The Mlssxon Club IS moderated by Sr Tereslta The purpose of the club IS to help mlssxonarxes by our splrltual and maternal contrlbutlons Such aid lncludes our prayers and small moruflcatxons The members of the Mlsslon Club collect pack and send to the Foreign Mlssxons necessities such as medlcal supplnes food and clothmg Smce the begmnlng of the MISSION Club the drxvxng force behlnd every prayer mortlflcatlon and act of charlty IS the motto of the club Caritas Chrlstx Urget Nos Here exammmg some souvenlrs of forexgn lands are the ofhcers of the MISSION Club Left to right Presldent Clalre Ohalek Secretary Kay Dlclcs Vlce Presldent Cell Ducey and Lucille Dunn Treasurer , . . . Y , . . . - - - - ee as - . 7 . 7 . , 2 I s I - ' 3 ' 1 ' , s a S Faga, Vxce Presxdentg Cecxlxa Ducey, Secretary. ! , . Y 7 . . ,, . ' - as . . I I . -, . , , 7 1 , . af Members of the Language Club are pictured singing the gay rhythmic, Christmas Carols of the different na- tions of the world. Formed not only for social purposes, but for its educational prospects, the Language Club is under the direction of Sr. Ermelinda. An interest- ing program of discussions and lectures on Italian culture is planned for each meeting and every member participates in the Italian Night. Pre- sented annually for the past several years, La Serata Italianan is a musicale, consisting of selec- tions from Italian and Spanish works, and it is always a tremendous success. Field trips are another feature of the numerous activities, and many an Italian program or exhibit finds le alunne cli San Giovanni either as interested spectators or enthusiastic participants. If Shown here breaking the traditional Pinata of the Spanish speaking countries are Ann Coppotelli, Annette Corsiglia, Rosemarie Ame- duri, Antoinette Angiolillo, Joanne Milano, Lorraine Gamho, Claudia Tantillo, and Fran- ces Marino. lA GUAM lflllli the songs of other countries hold great fascina- tion for members of our Language Club. Shown here practicing a Spanish Christmas Carol are the officers: Frances Marino, Presidentg Claire Ohalelt, Vice-Presidentg Annette Corsig- lia, Secretary, and Charlene Wilkie, Treasurer. Sr. Ermelinda, club moderator studies the score. 'NVD ,, V! 5 2 1 'K A 1. Senta, portrayed by Dael Gondyke, '54, obsessed with the de- sire of meeting the Flying Dutchman, promises to give him the true devotion needed for his redemption. By an act of Satan he has been condemned to sail the seas forever as a punishment for an audacious oath, by which he vowed to complete his journey even though it would take all eternity. 2. Erik ikosemarie Ameduri, 'S6J, pleads with Senta to accept him as her husband. Much to his dismay he realizes his quest has been in vain and so leaves her to the Dutchman. Speak the speech 35 pray pau Among the various extra-curricular activities of St. John's, the Dramatic Club has proved to be an important outlet for the talents of the student body. Presenting a challenge to this dramatic and musical ability was Richard Wagner's operetta, The Flying Dutchmanf' presented last year. Portraying the part of the Dutchman was Olivia Brewer, '53 and Senta, the courageous maiden who is so desirous of being the source of his redemption, was played in turn by Dael Gondyke, '54 and Louise Moccia, '55, The role of Dalancl, Senta's father was played by Flor- ence Horan, '53 and Marie Catanese, ,53. In the roles of Erik and Mistress Mary were Rosemarie Ameduri, '55 and Josephine D'Agostino, '53. The enthusiasm of the cast as well as their deter- mination to succeed greatly insured the success of the production which ran for four performances. We shall always be grateful not only for the experience we have gained as members of the Dramatic Club but also for the self assurance and appreciation of the cultured things in life resulting from its productions. , 5 -...,.,,w-me .-'M'-dw ,f !f 1, ,,-,, ' ,gk My V- ,Af 5 ,' W' IW' 5 i l ' , n .Sf ff ' fi - ' 5 Chl Nothing gone wrong with his eyes? Sunstroke or f anything? anxiousl in Y . Uneaay lies the head that wears a - quirelihe Queen- The King crown', was how I put it, mules the king. Everyone is excitedly awaiting the arrival of Prince Simon. seems to have given up all hope under the circumstanc- A 'ALE' , Q IX ! 1' 1 5 H X X SIZHIIIII Upon hearing the sad news that Prince Simon is not only sound in mind and limb, but also the posaeuor of keen eyesight, the Queen deapaira to heaven, My daughter! X 'ki' Intending to pass the Princess Camil- la's maid Dulcibella for his daughter, the King coaches the beautiful but dumb young lady in proper court procedure. l. In the course of their meeting, Senta, with solemn determina- tion gives the Dutchman i0livia Brewer, 'SD her hand, vowing to be true unto death. 2. But the ill-fated Captain, having overheard Erik reminding Senta of her promise to be true to him, reproaches her for having broken the troth and bids her farewell. Senta, protesting that she is still faithful, leaps into the sea behind the departing ship, thus breaking the bond of the condemned sailor. Zllirippinglp un the tongue. A. A. Milne's delightful fantasy, The Ugly Duckling, presents the appealing situation of a plain but sweet-dispositioned Princess whose parents spend their days worrying about her lack of a husband. When the royal couple receives news of the arrival of the young Prince Simon they devise a plan to sub- stitute a beautiful, but stupid waiting maid for their daughter until the day of the wedding. Prince Simon, in town, fearful lest Camilla, whom he has never seen, reject him, orders his handsome but stupid attendant to go in his place and court her. Because Simon wears full armor on the eventful day and Camilla a thick veil, the two are married beneath the beaming visages of the King and Queen. A twist of fate, however, has brought together Simon and Camilla beforehand and when they fall in love, Camilla a true beauty, unrevealed until then because of a fairy god motheris christening gift ends the story happily ever after. Trumpets herald the royal family's entrance into the room provoking their loyal subjects' dutiful bows. According to the ancient laws of the kingdom, the successful suitor must first answer correctly a very dimcult riddle, What is it that has four legs and mews like a cat? Carlo has just answered, Dog, thereby trium- phantly saving the day. The Seniors highlighted their last few months at lSt. john's by the presentation of None Greater Born , a play tracing the life of St. john the Baptist from infancy to martyrdom. l. john is his name . Guests at the circumcision KI. to r. - Antoinette Napolitano, Cecelia Ducey, Ruth Fink. Dolores Mastronardo, Emma Rios and Clara Lee Fagai discuss thi! unexpected declaration, while Elizabeth and Zachary lBarb2ra jefferson and Ann Murray! admire their infant son. 2. Elrinda lClaire Ohalelrl and Rebecca 1Dolores Merolal. servants to Queen Herodias, feel more kindly toward lohn the Baptist than does their mistress lDorohy Chalamonslryl, who storms to Salome fDael Gondykel about that maniac. Sarvia lFrances Marinol, another slave, is not disturbed by lhil characteristic eruption. lPlayers named from l. to r.l 1. I indeed baptize you with water. The crowds surrounding St. john lAdelaide Bates? are a source of concern to the three pharisees fextreme left-Marie Arena, Gloria Allen, and Claire Abbruzzil who have come to question him. 4. Well said, Salome, you are as brave as you are fair. King Herod ljoan Rowanl, awaiting Herodias's arrival in the throne room, is entertained by her charming daughter. 5. Ah, good morning, my beautiful queen! Herodias is warmly welcomed by her husband, who hopes she will relieve the unsufferable boredom of being a king. -1'-s.. la, , J? i 1 MSN an 6. The infuriated queen demands that the Baptist be arrested, and palace guards ll. to r. Annette Corsiglis and Josephine Tallaridol prepare to execute her wishes. Now we shall see if womanhood is weak. The tigress has come to grips with the lion of the desert. 7. Courtiers and their ladies enjoy Lady SaIome's dance at the royal birthday party, not knowing that her trophy will be the head of St. John the Baptist. 8. Fear not for me. but go tell the Christ that the light of the candle burns low and John but waits the breath of the will of God to blow it out. The Precursor bids goodbye to his disciples fl. to r. - Clara Lee Faga, Marina Cricri, Barbara Jelersoml f ' , , fi ii ll' ti 0 l t f 1 e mv. , J xx X J!! '-.Ear-' ' i ' i . 5 ,Q .L T A -N 1 Q B P E , ef' ' sf, Q? ,xml 11 Q if . l ft Af 55 ,. zx ilil if .fn f ao -we e .e t - .M e I 6 .l ful' A13 -4' tif J' ' it If if L X fs K 1 . ..' -X -vw' fl '- . iff ,- iw Q U A 1. - il A lg, 4' , l r, - f i If r. . 4 f' 7,5 K f' lf ' get g. Q 1717 1 X hrs I, ,K .N ,Q NW , la, - . KT? V: I ., my 4-I .-.Pi ,X iq , L A is ,,..Qf 1 ft A it f- ef.. , .. - i t vw y , I X L kay gf .X Q S ft 9,9 4 if - J 5-'W 5 ,F ,Sk 1 I W my Q ff' , e T 5 i- .N-I 9.4. .- At the Vocation Rally held in Weiughss Sta- dium on October 9, and presided Over by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, the Sisters of St. John the Baptist were represented by four Elementary Department Students. The entire student body, represented by Duel Gondyke and Claire Ohalek, present Sister Veronica with a desk set on the occasion of A senior Week maiden, senior. Night is upheld by the Class of '54. The setting is Cellini's Restaurant. The Seniors preparing to brave a five course dinner are front to back, left: Theresa Spadea, Geraldine Cavadi, Cecilia Ducey, Lucille Dunn, Ruth Fink, Emma Rios, Annette Corsiglia, Gloria Allen, on the right: Patricia Ristolf, Patricia Simmons, Charlene Wilkie, Kathleen Dicks, Josephine Rios, Dolores Mastronardo and Dor- othy Chalamonsky. Seated in the back, left to right: Josephine Tallarido, Adelaide Bates and Clara Lee Faga. K pp-f-vi A N, , ,.... - v liam' 5, 1 i e yu f -eu ez f is ' -.1 ,g gf 1 ff .f . I ' X 1 , g gy, i v welcome eher smiles Qnh farewell goes nut sighing. Qiruilus anh Qlressiha, III, 3 Q ll Lois Albino, Barbara Attilio, Matthew Baldassano, William Ball, Rose Ann Birillo, Henrietta Breti, Maureen Burke, Michelina Cafero, Peter Calcutta, Vincent Calderone. The entrance of the Three Kings, portrayed by Serafino Russo and Richard Martin intro- duces a note of royal splendor to the ele- mentary grades' assembly. 'N ix The Christmas assembly of the elementary grades was composed of a series of tableaux interspersed with Christmas Carols which were sung by the entire elementary student body, under the direction of Professor Leo Battin- ique. Silent Night , O Little Town of Beth- lehem and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear , were among those sung. Pictured be- low is the scene of The Annunciationu, with the Blessed Virgin portrayed by Carolyn Leary, and the Angel Gabriel by Carol Ann Olive. rf-lk .ru -1 ---N-...TQ 1'54uw:sw,L,.,1,,,,. . , ,. .mm 'i, 'r. ' I 2 V' F , K' gi 35 Y V A itr 12: f - . up if 1 'YJ its L 2 by .Q I sw:- 4i as-:ah V . x il 'ir 1 il MW 9 N , .ii A . Q, Q. af Esta' I Margaret Cappadora, Dolores Carfora, Beverly Coppola, Loretta Cummings, Carmela Cupo. 3lH GRADE Carlo Dini, Robert Dunn, Ann Wadette Etheridge, Nil- da Freire, Alfred Frizziola, Naureen Hayes, William Holliday, Vincent Iacuone. --F-. 1 Qf, 5 fi 5 Mxxr v X.. for 'Q is aria Cs' 1. fd! EIGHTH GRADE PATROL BOYS Standing: Salvatore Marino, Matthew Baldas- sano. Left to right, top to bottom: Vincent Calder-one, Dennis McGeehan, Serafino Russo, Richard Martin, Daniel Simmons, Louis Mag- natti, William Halliday, Brandt Mandia, Wil- liam Ball, Frank Lanza, Donald Sartori, Jo- seph Parrino, Salvatore Sanguedolce, Vincent Milo, Charles Piazza, Alfred Frizziola, Peter Kathleen Johnson. Linda LaCapra, Frank Lanza, Carolyn Leary, Louis Magnotti, Brandt Mandia. 3lH llllllll EIGHTH GRADE MARSHALL SQUAD Left to right: Angelica Setteducato, Margaret Cappadora, Dolores Carfora, Lois Albano, Rose Martinez, Frances Mansueto, Beverly Cap- pola, Theresa Russo, Maureen Nevins, Linda LaCapra, Kathleen Johnson, Marjory Tuff, Carolyn Leary, Carol Olive, Theresa Sberna, Barbara Attilo, Suzanne Prato, Michaelina Ca- fero, Henrietta Bueti, Rose Marmino, Loretta Cummings, Maureen Hayes, Nilda Friere, Mau- reen Burke, Wadette Etheridge. M - Calcutta. Each month the concentrated efforts of the eighth grade students are rightfully rewarded. Proudly displaying their earned banners are, left to right: Brandt Mandin, Charles Piazza, Matthew Baldassano, Neil Pannetta, Wadette Etheridge, Patricia Nepola, Carol Ann Olive, Marjory Tui. f fi dw if v gh, - 1 ' W G Q F sg A t Wi 61 i 22 K7 Y? 'X 'fl X t n 5 -' . U- r . -Q ' ., Q rf, ' 1 iff: M Y ' U ix .-ii xii: fri? QN 3 K fu-, 'ee L. .nf Devotional, inspiring, and brilliant pageantry , i I '-X ' I ffm! ' 71 s .' is displayed in this tableau depicting the oc- 'TI A M It XJ ' H casion of the birth of Our Lord. ' bf x Q 8 - ' A N, , , T, A . . . L, I 5. 1 ,wt ' r f A A Q 5' f'7 'A .I 'I v,f' nz' gl . Al VM ' .NN V . . Mapa are back in vogue, at least for the eighth grade. Focal points are pointed out on maps of the United States and New York. Sr. Dorothea overseen the operation. Frances Mansueto, Salvatore Marino, Richard Martin, Role Mar- tinez, Denis McGeehan, Vincent Milo. . XY ' 6 8lH IIRAIII .5 -Q X 77 Eighth grade literary enthusiasts leave their worldy cares and embark into a world of litera- ture. Sr. Dorothea acquaints the students with the numerous heroes and heroines in prose and poetry. Rose Mormino, Patricia Nepola, Maureen Nev- ins, Carol Ann Olive, Meil Pannetta, Marie Paradise. 'Q' l I Hn Wx qw- 43 N WN' 54: Eighth grade Honor Students prepare a dis- cussion on current events with Sister Dorothea. They are: Row 1, Suzanne Prato, Frances Man- sueto, Dolores Carfora.Row 23 Maureen Nevins, William Ball, Beverly Coppola, Loretta Cum- mings, Lois Albano, Maureen Hayes. Row 35 Daniel Simmons, Carmella Supo, Salvatore Marino, Donald Sartori, Barbara Attilo, Kath- leen Johnson, joseph Perrino. -'f 5- ..., Joseph Parrino, Charles Piazza, Suzanne Prato Serafino Russo, Theresa Russo, Salvatore San guedolce, Mary Santangelo, Donald Sartori Theresa Sberna. 3lH llllllll Maureen Nevins writes some infor- mation about the Marian Year on the board while Rose Mormino, Peter Calautta, Dorothy Witzak, Brandt Mandia, Donald Sartori, and Su- zanne Prato look on. Angelica Setteducato, Daniel Simmons, Mar- jorie Ann Tuff, Dolores Witzak. fi. :afar ,r f Q' .. A I 4. Il T1 BJ Q . P Vg, ' I M ff? , ' ,fx-2134: M' f X 3,-1 ' '? 9'n',? iFv A. ..4. K. we 'W 'H f , 7 c . ' ' vs, , ' r A f, 6 5: ' ' Qi- Yi M .r ia 5 ai. Q my . A' Q q' 5 'Q SL' A fy -N bf- C: Q3 's' .' o-W1 i f' 7 ff U ' w- ., V Q' , f. , ff? pg: f gg I i., gi t' fy Q .Q ' if ff' 'Q U il- 'ff u . X' ' f .. w Q':'ufA,f if fx' -7 , ' L .'f..' ,-, 1 5-' 'S 'f S' s. 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Y Marion May Clalre Abbruzzl Glorua Allen Marne Arena Aclelalde Bafes Rosemarue Blanco Marne Bruno Anne Buckrles Geraldune Cavadn Dorofhy Chalamonsky Ann Colon Anne++e Corslglua Marana Crlcrl Enleen Crowley Jeanne De Sfefano Kafhleen Ducks Cecllua Ducey Luculle Dunn Clara Lee Faga Doro+hy Farley Ru'lh Funk Muchelnna Fralhna Dael Gonclylre Jeanne'H'e Grosso Barbara Jefferson Rosalie Manseulo Frances Marino Dolores Masrronardo Dolores Merola Anna Marne Munnelly Ann Murray Anlolnefle Napollfano Claire Ohalek SENIORS Jacquelme Onufrey Genevueve Papa Jeanne'H'e Pruolo Emma Rnos Josephlne Rlos Pa+rucla Rlsfoff Joan Rowan Pafrucua Slmmons Pa+rucua Soliys Theresa Spadea Josephine Tallarudo Carmen Torres Pa'I'rlcla Tracy Charlene Wnllue Carol Wranovlcs i I IIE' I IR! 95 1 - 1 I - Marie Theresa Deloa Isabel Ramirez all .ll ' 1 ..... . T. m V 'I ,qu .A Y Thrs colophon 1n a fine yearbook says not lust We w1ll do But WE AVG CCH We have enjoyed workmg wrth you on thrs your 1954 yearbook You have had our promrse of an excellent publxcatron You have rn vour hand our performance We hope you are well pleased Abou an old falopbon and lfllldtlf 4 tamparalnrly neu on: Jlgfllffjlflg :be Iplfll ofCampu1 progremon baud an tradmnn W UA PUS PUBUSHI G 1420 Walnut Street 0 Philadelphia 2, Pa. CREATORS OF FINE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LITERATURE FOR l6 YEARS . . V u 77 , . f N tn C11 U xi ftp! UVX p 1 .-L , Al-F ,' Lt! L 'LnA. , I , I