St Marys Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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but in Hurling you are allowed to more than just the landscape. The swat the hard ball in the air. main attraction is the simple, I shall always remember Ireland. sincere people. They are the real The mornings at the Fair, the Irish Ireland. dances, the peaceful serenity of Although I'll soon be home, mem- the country side, the gardens of ory will often call me back to beau untold beauty--all are embedded in tiful Erin. my memory. However, Ireland's Love, beauty and interest consists in Betty 7114 flawed From November to April, from three to five, Some may find practice tiresome and boring, We practice our basketball, my team-mates and I. But wait 'till the games, and the girls start scoring. Each day we learn more new plays, Then practice the old ones, day by day. 7 iGiven on the occasion of the Sodality's Thanks- giving Day Program! Girls, we are gathered here today, To remember the first Thanksgiving Day, When Pilgrims and Indians all joined voice In giving thanks to the God of their choice. But we, now, in this blessed year, Thank God for our own parents dear, For sisters, brothers, relatives, Everything the good Lord gives. Thank you, Lord, for the people I've met, And from them, the friends I've kept. Make them loyal and faithful be To me, but most of all, to Thee. For living in this land of ours, Kept free from horrible world wars. For heroes brave and leaders true, Their motto always, Dare and do. I'm grateful for having been enrolled In a school whose colors are blue and gold, But most of all for being a part Of a wonderful class with a generous heart. My greatest gift from Heaven above Is a Catholic heritage of love. A Faith which shall be like a friend, And remain with me right to the end. Lord, I've tried to list all my treasures, Those which have given me many pleasures. May my thoughts be of thanksgiving, Today, and every day of living. Joann Becker, '55 Then we'll realize why we practice so much, So, we go through the drills without a fuss. Pat McDonnell, '55 memories . . Sa New 7a My Jleaai For several years I've been a part Of something very near my heart. The marble hall at Christmas Time, Grandfather's clock with faithful chime. The gym where I've had so much fun, The spacious lawn all bright with sun. The classroom that I love so much Because of its sweet homey touch. The little chapel where Our Lord Is daily prayed to and adored. The nuns whose guidance keeps us near To Christ through Mary all the year. But most of all, I love the girls, Who are to me like gold and pearls. Who never let a day go by, Without a big hello or hi ! Who never fail me when I need Some help by prayer or word or deed. With all these blessings in my mind, I'll try to be both good and kind. I wish to thank the Lord above For giving me the things I love. 9 Kathleen Maguire, 56

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was a hot bed of excitement. The long lost wanderers cried and joked as they searched the night for some beam of light. They wanted so much to sleep on the fact that they had seen something of Ireland in the tar-like darkness. Actually we had been sailing about ten miles off the coast for about five hours. At last, we were going to set foot on the Isle that lay stretched there like a beautiful patch quilt made of different shades of green. As the tender, a combined barge and tug boat, ploughed over the restless water to the voluminous folds of hills, we stood entranced, drinking in the' beauty unfolding before our eyes. Two elderly fishermen, whom we passed on our way, typified the friendly and jovial Irish people as they bid us welcome to Ireland. Love, Betty June 30, 1954 Dear Joan, Scotland is great! I have noticed that darkness doesn't fall upon the British Isles until about 10:00 P. M. The sky slowly travels through the graduated colors of darkness until it reaches its black goal. Yesterday, I was introduced to Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. At one end of Princess Street, the most beautiful street in the world, are some Grecian pillars and a pointed obelisk called Cleopatra's needle. These two structures give an eerie appearance to the miniature plateau. On one side of the street are numerous stores but on the other, about one-half a mile away, is Edin- burgh Castle, ruling from a dark, steep cliff. From the castle you can see the famous Firth of Forth River. I walked down the Royal Mile, the street which the queen takes from the castle to the Palace of Holyrood House, her residence in Edinburgh. The royal buildings aren't so elaborate as one would supposeg on the contrary, they appear gloomy. However, it must be remembered that some of them date back to the thir- teenth century when the strength and fortification, rather than the beauty of buildings, was consid- ered. Scotland undergoes three distinct changes as you travel toward the North. You pass over the plains, lowlands and then the scenic high- lands. I especially liked the jutting, steep cliffs. But, no matter which section you visit, you find glorious scenery and hospit- able people. Love, Betty Back in Ireland, July 28, 1954 Dear Joan, I went to another Irish dance last night. They are the greatest! I still can't get over the older, mar- ried couples attending the dances. They have the same songs as we do fbetter late than neverlj but they are played in a faster tempo. The quick step takes the place of our jitterbug. I learned how to do the Siege of Venice, a set dance. Really, that was about the only Irish dance they did. Ireland is full of contradictory settings. A few of the people still ride in horse-drawn carts, others zoom around in automobiles. Due to the width and conditions of the roads, the cars are lighter and smaller than ours. There still remain a few thatched- roof houses in the country. Near the city, new housing projects or schemes are springing up. Cath- olicity is evident in many ways in this country, for example, the name of the project near us is called nCnoc Mhuire,n which, translated into English, means WAssumption Park.n The people travel miles to attend Hurling, the national sport. It can be compared to our field hockey

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Mr. Mr. The Dr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. The Mr. Mr. Mr. HONORARY PATRONS Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles B. McGinley Rev. John G. McFadden Rev. Joseph J. Carroll Rev. Michael Nagle, C. M. Rev. Jeremiah Leary Rev. Thomas J . Welsh, J.C.D. Rev. George L. Murphy Oblate Fathers of St. Francis Rev. Gilbert J. McDevitt, J.C.D. Sisters of St. Joseph SOCIAL PATRONS 325.00 ss.oo Mr. and Mrs. August Ludwig and Mrs. John Checchia A. Frank Dougherty Hermanutz Family Li Volsi and Family and Mrs. N. J. Masington and Mrs. Patrick McAleer and Mrs. John McDonnell Florence C. Nugent Roach Family 315.00 and Mrs. John W. Behan and Mrs. James Clearkin and Mrs. Joseph Coogan The Delia Family The Eitler Family Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Healy Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leary Mr. and Mrs. David Neish Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nickels Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schimpf 310.00 Mrs. Charles Aitken The Anastasi Family Dr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. Baker D. Bevilacqua Thomas M. Boyle Mrs. Lester N. Brace Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Burke De Luzen Miss Eileen Clearkin Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Coonahan L. I. Farren Thomas Gallagher Anthony Gannotti Frank Dugan Edward Graham The Hagan Family Mr. and Mrs. The Heebner Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Cornelius Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harrer Family Edward J. Holland John Huss Frank Jardel Kelly Peter La Mina Thomas Larkin Albert Morn John H. Myers Leo. F. Scanlan George Stuckert J. F. Tormey Jeannette Turino Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Baker Anne and Ray Bollendorf The Beck Family Michael Bell and Philip Blank Mr. and Mrs. John F. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Bray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Breithaupt Miss Helene C. Brcithaupt Mr. Peter J. Campbell The Carey Family Mr. and Mrs. A. Carlin Mr. and Mrs. James Cassidy Class of '57 Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Comey Mr. William Connor Regina Convill Mr. Albert Cosenza Mr. and Mrs. L. Cummings The Cundey Family William Decherny, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Donaghue The Donahue Family Mr. and Mrs. Martin Donde Mrs. David Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Fee Mr. William Mackie Mrs. B. Majkowska Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Makem Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller Mr. and Mrs. Francis Monaghan Mrs. Ann Mulvey Ann Marie Mulvey Bill Mulvey Mr. and Mrs. R. V. McCarron Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. McConnell Mr. and Mrs. McGinley Ann Neish Mr. and Mrs. James Nulty Mr. and Mrs. D. O'Brien Claire and Francis O'Brien Edward and John O'Brien Miss Katherine M. M. O'Brien The O'Donnell Family Mr. and Mrs. Louis Parisse Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Remy Mame and Ad Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Schuehing Miss Mary Sears Mr. and Mrs. John J. Seeber Jackie Seeber Marlene Seeber Mrs. Catherine Fliegel Mr. and Mrs. Dolores Gale Mr. Timothy Mr. and Mrs. Miss Frances Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gale Gallagher E. Givnish Givnish Thomas Gibbons Frank Glaser John P. Grasmeder Mr. and Mrs. E. Hahn Mr. R. M. Heebner, Sr. The Hefferna Francis S. Hi Mr. and Mrs. n Family ckey, M.D. K. P. Hoobler Alejo Icaza, L. S. '57 Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Clara K Miss Marie J. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. The Keppard Mrs. E. Kirsc Mr. and Mrs. Rita and Joe Edward A. Joyce Frank Kempf empf Kempf William A. Kenny H. J. Kenworthy Family h C. W. Koch La Mina Michael and Teresa Lennon Mr. and iMrs. Mr. and Mrs. James Leonard C. Lubaczewski 97 Margaret Mary Seeber Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs The Steward Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mary Barbar Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Blanche Mr. and Mrs Barbara and Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Francis Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Simard Steinhauser Family Wilson Stoudt William J. Sullivan M. J. Tanney a Tormey . Ray I. Torpey . Turino Waldeck J. G. Whitecar Wuzzy P. Yeager P. Young Richard Zerbey BUSINESS PATRONS S15.00 Savar Brothers Carey's 35.00 Dairy Maid Confectioners Pierce School, 1420 Pine Street A J. J. McCann 8: Co., Jeweler