St Joseph Academy - Sajoscript Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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SANDALPHON Second Primary MARY ANDERSON RUTH ANDERSON DOROTHY BUCHANAN DIARY ANN CRAWFORD MARY KATIIRYN DAVENPORT BETTY DOI-IERTY EMILY DOHMEN RITA DOWNEY DIARY MARGARET Fox DOROTHY FRANCISCO BETTY GEYGAN VIRGINIA GULICK MARGARET HAYES ROSEMARY HPIMMING JANE IIEMPY DOROTIIY MONE LUCILLE MURPHY MARY OTIAGAN FLORENCE PRICE DOROTIIY THONE Absent JANET COLLINS JULIA HERIG NANCY RYAN RITA VALENTINE First Primary JOY COUCH ROSEMARY DOLAN BETTY EBERST DOROTHY EISELE JANE MARIE EMIG JANE FOLLMER MARY ANN GRIFFIN KATHRYN HARRIS JEAN HOWARD AUDREY KERSCHNER FLORENCE KESSLER ANTOINETTE LINDSEY CATHERINE BICCARTHY ANNA LOUISE MCDONOUGH EIIEANOR MANGO BETTY MARRACI: RIIRIAM BIERTZ BIARJORIE O,DC7NNELII DIARY CATHERINE ROBERTS BIARY LOUISE RUBADUE JUNE SAPP BETTY SCHUMACKER IRENE XVINTEROL EDNA ZENKER MARY LOUISE Rrrz, R. I. P. RITA NONEMIKCKER, Absent LORETTO BOWER DIARY CATHERINE NEEDLES R. I. P. page eighty-three

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S A N D A L P H 0 N The Thoughts of Youth Are Long, Long Thoughts CoNs'rANc1c Ull-SRIEN Third Rhetoric Class OCKED away in my treasure case of cherished memories is the recollec- tion of our early days spent in the old Saint Jeseph Academy. What strange emotions stir the soul as one sits in retrospective mood! What a thrilling experience was our debut into the primary department! We had anx- iously anticipated our first ride in the bus, but we must confess that that Hrst ride was not so enjoyable as we had hoped, for a definite route had not been laid out and 111any of us minims did not know-where we lived. It was dread- fully confusing but things were gradually straightened out, and we all arrived home in safety. llow proud we were when we made our first public appearance on the stage of Saint Cecelia's llall! It was there that we learned to be Christmas angels and shepherds , there we walked the stage boards as fairy kings and queens in regal trappings, followed by a retinue of faithful subjects. Many proudly displayed their dramatic ability, while some timid people were wont to become stage struck. There were times when we had learned a. little speech to our Hfingers' ends Ollly to forget every line of it as we stood before the awaiting audience. Can we ever forget how we looked forward with eager anticipation for the arrival of Distribution Day? And after we had marched up to Sister Su- perior to receive our medals and ribbons as prizes for various studies, how over- joyed we were at the fruits of our labors. And then when we were negligent and had not worked as hard as we might, we looked enviously at other medal- bedeeked girls and resolved that thereafter we would study as hard as possible, so as not to be outdone in prize winning ability. It was a great treat to assemble in the old hall for a lecture or concert, or even to View the traditional lantern slides. And what shall we say of the cher- ished inconveniences of the luncheon accommodationsfl Verily we realized that it was good for brethren to dwell together in unity. It was in the old Academy building that the first bazaar was given for the benefit of the building fund. How zealously we sponsored the cause, and how diligently we worked selling chances and doing everything that was in our power to make the bazaar a success! Many joyous events we view in retrospect, but none holds a place of fonder remembrance in the hearts of the girls than May Day. Dressed in white, carry- ing waving banners, singing beautiful hymns to Our Lady, the procession slowly wound its way around the gravel paths of the garden and reverently each knelt around the shrine, while one of the girls crowned Mary our Mother, Queen of May. Transition from Intermediate grades to the High School brought a long- coveted privilege as well as a thrilling experience-that ef our first retreat. The instructions were given in the dear little Convent Chapel so frequently visited by these girls who have learned to seek strength and comfort from the Tabernacle. The old Academy building of pioneer days kept pace with the increasing demand for education until very recently, when the enee spacious classrooms had become over-crowded and she was turning away many disappointed girls who sought her for their Alma Mater. Thus the building of a new school be- came a dire necessity. page eighty-four