St Josephs Academy - Academia Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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tt., f mt , ' , .'!:.-Q ,. - I.. .. - ., ,N .lg H, Q 1 ,fo 5 -5 t .v , -- ,- 5 ff' .51 , ., .,. - . Mr. I,ee has a few instruetions to give his youngest passengers at the heginning of the sehool year. Mr. John I. Lee Nlr. I.ee, the driver of the Sisters' hus, alwavs strietly punetual, patient, friend- ly and witty, is a great favorite with all at S. A. He knows all the trafhe laws, which are made for the safety oi' drivers and pedestrians alike, and he observes these laws most eonseientiously. He sees that his vounger passengers get aeross a lmusy street, and he reminds any older one whom he has seen taking a ehaneef' The dav students who travel hack and forth with Mr. Lee are not having just a hus ride, hut they are enjoying a pleasant trip twiee daily. In our opinion, there is just one Nlr. Lee. The Shower .Ks I sit hy the window looking out at the lane. I see the sky darkening as if it would rain. 'I'he sun is now gone and the rain slowly falling. The people who were on the streets are no longer stalling .Ks I look out again. I see the rain has stopped. I also see the sun coming over the ehimnev tops. The hirds are singing happilv as if it had never rained ,Knd the people are coming out again after plaving a waiting game. M,uu:urtu't'ta LIZVASSFUR, '56 '59 -fx -:Q sr NK s ..

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complimented for the skit and the delicious refreshments served. Thanksgiving vacation followed shortly. The Marian year opened on December 8. The whole class joined the organi- zation known as the Fighting 69th promoted by Father Conroy of The Sunday Visitor. Constance Gahagan was unanimously elected Commander, since she had chosen to represent at the Hallowe'en party, St. Maria Goretti, who is patron- ess of the Fighting 69th. Nearly all the student body received pledge cards. The science project for this month consisted of posters showing the circula- tory system of the human body. D On the last day of school before Christmas vacation we took part in the'Nativ- ity play. In the early part of January we joined with the other classes in making the retreat, a very helpful three-day exercise. During this month, we presented a clever class-unity project on Stevenson's Treasure Island. Later, the resident Freshmen enjoyed a snow party at Tomlinson's Riding School. Carol Brown made a little history for herself, and us, by being the first to have a sojourn at the Mercy Hospital, as a patient, of course. During the winter, Rev. Anthony de Souza, of India, gave a highly interesting lecture on his country and its conditions. Holy Childhood day followed shortly, and we all gave generously, ransoming two pagan babies whom we named Raymond Jerome and Rose Marie. Two dolls were dressed in primitive Indian costumes and placed in the arms of Our Lady in Room 103. A gold medal, on a blue ribbon around each doll's neck, symbolized their Christianity. One of the most impressive events of the season was the Sodality reception, the most dreaded event, midyear examinations, closely followed by the inevitable report cards. We were allowed tolattend the Valentine dance, at Cheverus High School, sponsored by the Juniors. VVere we excited! In March, the Bishop's fund appealed to our generosity and a freak show in the classroom at recess one morning brought in a good sum. On St. Patrick's day we all wore bright green ribbons and green hats. The Sisters, also, had a piece of green ribbon on their sleeves, green hats were omitted, of course, in their case. St. .Ioseph's day, March 19, was-a holiday, and a little group from the science class went on a very interesting expedition to the Weather Bureau at the Municipal Airport. Easter vacation followed by-yes, report cards. The year has seemed very short, is almost over, and we look back over it with joy and satisfaction. Truly, it was a year filled with happy memories. JEAN YOUNG HELEN DALLAS GENERAL SCIENCE Front: Marilyn Bouchard, Joan Dambrie, Margaret Clancy, Carol A. Brown. Back: Pauline Caron, Constance Gahagan, Marguerite Genest, Ann Gardenier, Louise Bisson, Helen Dallas, Judith Emerson, Pauline Cyr.

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The Sodality of the Immaculate Conception The Sodality of the Immaculate Conception held its first meeting this year on September 30. The officers elected last June: Nancy Conneen, Prefectg Sheila Lor- ing, Vice-Prefectg Marlene Webber, Secretaryg and Doris Soule, Treasurer, were eager to begin a new Sodality year with a new Moderator, Sister Mary Alacoque. Reports on the Summer School of Catholic Action at Boston were made by Nancy glaonneen, Sheila Loring, Marlene Webber, Noreen Michaud and Mary Agnes artin. Our particular aim this year was to build up our apostolate. On Saturdays a group of girls volunteered to go to one of the institutions for the sick, elderly, or blind to read or entertain. In November we undertook the project of selling Christmas cards to help bring Christ back into Christmas. For Thanksgiving and Christmas we made up baskets of food and clothing for the two needy families who received them grate- fully. On December 8 a special program for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was the beginning of the Marian Year, took place in the Study Hall- Perpetual Rosary all day followed by a program in the evening. Two girls were appointed to say the Rosary every day as a special devotion for the Marian Year. Our annual three-day retreat, conducted by Father Fay, S. J., was held in January. During February the Catholic Truth Committee set up an elaborate display of books and pamphlets for Catholic Press Month and conducted a short skit based on the Song of Bernadettef' Father Conneen gave the Sodalists an excellent talk on vocations during Vocation Month and the Publicity Committee presented a skit, Vocation Room, during the last meeting of the month. We are looking forward to the May Crowning on World Sodality Day and the election and installation of officers for the coming year. The social events of the year were: a movie, The Robe 3 a TV partyg a mid- Lenten social in Marchg and a dance held in May. As we leave for the summer holidays we utter, with fervor, the Sodality aspira- tion, Mary, with your loving Son, bless us each and every one. NANCY CQNNEEN, '54