St Josephs Academy - Academia Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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The Academia .11 li 'E 94 e K . X si Q.. I -H NANCY MAYNES BARRON Portland . 1 gf-. N 'e.g.r,,. . Course-Classical Friend of the sages, wise men of old, Friend of us all, with a heart of pure gold. ACTIVITIES ACADEMIA, Associate Editor, 4: Class President, 1: Classical Forum, 2: Latini Comites, 4: Le Cercle Sevigne, 4: Dramatics, 1: Promoter of the League of the Sacred Heart, 1, 2, 3, 4. Favorite Study: Chemistry: Favorite Expression: Don't tell meI : Hobby: Collecting recipes: Ambition: To be a chemist. Nancy is our prize speaker, both formal and informal. She holds the record for time and subject matter. She never seems to tire of talking: and, on every topic, from football or any other sport to books, ancient, modern, as well as current events of local, national, or international importance, she is always up-to-date. Nancy has been an excellent student for four years. We are sure she will be famous some day: we used to think it would be as a -lawyer or a chemist. But of late we wonder if she won't be putting Graham McNamee out of a job. We delight in Nancy's grunts after a particularly pleasing CU assignment has been given. Good-bye, Nancy-we'll hear more of you. l. lg.. sl Ja 0 'l ml 184 .- u W4 YI i Q s Y ' l:i:l I X X -, ' ,Q v Q' rl

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Q- I I St.IosepI1'5 Academy I I 9 f lb xg. 3 A I XI' -fl 6 W.. 46 rg. I' I l If The Literary Club consisted of so many celebrated personalities that with its versatile founder, Johnson, it is placed upon a pedestal in the minds of many as an ideal organization. However, although society has not always been favored by such perfection of variety, its shadow may be discerned among differ- ent groups of persons today. Especially about the schoolroom it lurks. Here, perhaps, is one whose oratorical powers are already evidenced, a girl who is always ready, willing, and able to converse wittily on diversified subjects. Here, too, may be the quiet girl, within whose head rhymes are constantly jingling or a plot for a story is developing. The class, moreover, usually includes a linguist who can translate Latin and speak French glibly. It may have not only a cultured young lady, but a chic model of the latest creations from Paris. Likewise, it may have an historian, having a thorough knowledge of the background of a nation as well as of all her classmates. This group of leaders would be the joy of their devoted Boswells. Even when the golden rule days are but a memory we continually form mutual attachments with many types of persons and unconsciously follow Johnsons timely maxim, A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant re air. p Mary McDermott, '3 6. FRIENDSHIP IS NOT FLATTERY Beautiful words! These do not always indicate true friendship. For friendship is something deeper, something loftier than mere vocal expression. It comes from the soul: it is written in our actions, it is shown in our character: it ascends to God on the wings of our prayers. What more can we ask of God than that He look down and bless our friendships? A true friendship is the richest gem a man can possess-a gem more precious than diamonds. For he has someone to whom he can confide his thoughts-happy thoughts--sad thoughts-someone to share them all, to rejoice with him in his good fortune, to console him in his trouble,-this some- one is a friend. The human heart is frail. It needs comfort, consolation, understanding, and above all it needs guidance. A true friend is the best guide-a guide of high moral courage. If the guide advises wrongdoing he is an enemy. He tries to deceive with his meaningless flattery-beware of such a man. Flattery is danger- ous. It is never found in true friendshi P. , Peggy Ragan, '3 6. 1. An important announcement before THE ACADEMIA is rolled off the press is that of the coveted honor parts for graduation. They have been assigned to four of the Classical Course students as follows: Valedicrory .........,....,. MARY D. MCDERMOTT Salurarory ...... .....,.....,. N ANCY M. BARRON Honor Essay ........,. ELIZABETH A. SHANNON Class Essay ...............,....,. M. ANITA RICHARD The faculty and student body join in offering sincere congratulations to these girls who have received their merited reward for four years of persevering and successful study. I .., w x . . ' 6 .,, .A R . 51 il, :ul -Il ' -1- .Q ' ,gi ' 1 I :J .f4'SQiv5' 2ix DL 4 YJ I I I 2 Ou ' F ' 125 ,Q ri I

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Il I I St. J ose pI1'5 Academy MARGARET LOUISE DIEALY- Marge Lewiston Course-Latin-Scientiiic Willing and ready to help the rest, She's truly a friend and one of the best. ACTIVITIES Children of Mary Sodality, 1, 2, 3, 43 Second Assistant, 43 St. Gregory's Music Circle, 1, 2, 3, 4: Maria Immaculata Art Club, 4: Frolickers, 4: Dramatics, 4. Favorite Study: Biology: Favorite Expression: I renege : Hobby: Reading: Ambition: To be a nurse. Marge is one of our most serious Seniors and perhaps the only one who is living up to that famous term dignified, applied to Seniors in general. Though she is usually sedate, sometimes nonchalant, seldom worried, she is always good-natured and persevering in whatever she undertakes. We are sure she will make a most capable nurse and we wish her the best of luck always. 0' I I Cl i s I 'n . qi .WI :Il li.. , ,sf 5' ' 5- ' w ' 'T s I . I L 24 - IMI . Sv X 'M I 'ff