St Joseph High School - Annunciata Yearbook (Williamsport, PA)

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Ghz, 1933 il.. rvflnnunciata N-is for Natalie, small and fair, Also for Nierle, who has curly hair. O-is for O'Cionnell, absent now and then, Using the trite excuse Overslept Again. P-is for Pursell, a dainty lass, An energetic member of '33's Class. Q-is for Quietness, please do not smile, We've practiced it some - at least for awhile. R-is for Reputation of our Alma Mater dear, For which we vouch protection, and an interest sincere. S-is for Stopper, a girl,.demure and sweet, And for Shires whom you'll be very pleased to meet. T-is for Trials, we know we must endure, All through our life, of this, we are sure. U-is for Unity, yes, we are one, These four years of High School, Oh, what fun! V-is for the Victories which we have enjoyed, With the memory of them, will our hopes be buoyed. W-is for Willingness, portrayed in the past, Through all our days, we know it will last. X-equals a number exceptionally high, It marks the standard of St. Joseph's High. Y-is for the Years, that have passed quickly by, They've been laden with gifts from God's throne on high. Z--is for the Zenith of all our Ideals, It will characterize the duties each one of us feels. HELEN MCLAUGHLIN HELEN PURSELL JENNIE CAMPANA Thirty-one

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CC'5he,v 1933 ....l..... dlnnunczata GIBJILQAQIJ ALIDHAIPOECI A-is for Allison, a friend worth while, Also for Audet, who surely can smile. B-is for Brennan, who's always late, But manages to get there on time for his date. C-is for Callaghan, who drives a La Salle, And to all of his classmates, he's surely a pal . D-is for Duffy, and Dempsey too, Both the same size and always true. E-is for Eleanor, always the same, And to popularity she has first claim. F-is for Fogarty, our basketball star, And Felix, as an actor, is right up to par. G-is for Guillaume, whose nickname is Dean,,' Also for Gallagher who drives a machine. H--is for Helen, we boast having three They're the essence of dignity is no small degree. I-is for Initiative, surpassed by none, The possession of which by hard work we've won. J-is for James McDermott, as a student, the best And for Jennie, who has never failed in a test. K-is for Kindness which we all possess, This with other qualities will bring us success. L-is for Louise, a jolly classmate, Who won't have much trouble, finding a mate. M-is for McGonnell, bashful and wise, And for McLaughlin, with pretty brown eyes. Tbirly

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C5710 1933 iii. c-Annunczata Venice, Italy. October 10, 1950. DE.-in ELEANOR: For the past two months I have been vacationing in England, France and Italy after a six weeks' course in Celtic Literature. During the summer, remarkable coincidences enlightened me as to the whereabouts of my former classmates at dear old Saint Joe's. Imagine the amazement of this dignified school teacher when entering her first English class to find Professor John Victor Nierle presiding. On renewing old acquaint- ance I was also surprised to learn that Doctor Philip Callaghan had returned to the States but a month before. I-Ie visited Professor Nierle on his return from Berlin, where he was taking a special course in surgery. The fogs of London did not hold any terror for me, nor did they prevent my visit- ing places I had long desired to see. At a recent Art exhibition there, John Brennan's latest picture Release was unveiled. Its beauty and colorfulness are beyond description. In search of entertainment a friend and I went to the Queen's Theatre to see Con- quered. I have never had a greater thrill than to behold the pictures of Louise McMunn and Bill Felix flash before me. I like to think that they received their first dramatic training in Saint Joseph's School in Bits of Blarney. What does one go to Paris for? To shop, of course. I, being no exception, wandered toward the style shops. The attractive sign of Madame Shire lured me in. The latest fashions did not hold my interest when I discovered the Modiste to be Marian Shire. She invited me to her office and I was not greatly surprised to see her old chum Anna McGonnell seated at the desk as business manager. For perusal during the somewhat monotonous train trip to Naples, I purchased the Review of Reviews. What was my astonishment to read an article by Secretary of State, James O'Connell! It was entitled United States and Foreign Nations . Turning over the pages I came suddenly upon an interview with Faye Gallagher, now a skilled aviatrix. She has just broken a speed record for women fliers by crossing the United States in eight hours. Some improvement on the old Oldsmobile ! It will also be of interest to you to know that James McDermott is continuing his scientific research work in Switzerland. American mail awaited me here upon my arrival. Marguerite Stopper had written of her duties as pediatrist in The Fuller Hospital. She also mentioned some interesting facts concerning members of our class. Helen Pursell and Helen McLaughlin have re- cently established the Elite Beauty Shoppe on Fifth Avenue in New York. Can you believe that our old Senior Class President is now Judge Fogarty? Also, Mr. John Audet as President of a chain of stores, is rather hard to imagine. Who could have pictured Johnny one of the leading business men of the day? Marguerite also wrote that Mary Allison is managing the present Red Cross Drive in California. V Of course, the work of Helen Duffy the novelist has reached your ears. Have you read Madonna the book that made her famous? Bernadine Guillaume has always kept up a correspondence with me. She is now traveling around the world. She has written to me of her delight at seeing the noted explorer, Eugene Dempsey, while she was doing social work in India. Tonight will bring back other pleasant memories of school days. I am going to attend the concert of Jennie Campana. I know that as I listen to her melodious strains I shall again join in spirit my beloved classmates grouped around the old piano singing The Home Road. Won't you join us there too, Eleanor? The circle will not be complete without you. Do not let your numerous duties as superintendent of nurses prevent your writing to me soon. Lovingly, NATALIE Thxrly Iwo