St Marys Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hoosick Falls, NY)

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1 £ie maHe, the •» rt vo . • JOHN CULLEN Off with hi head.” THOMAS O’MALLEY “The manner of all courtesy.”

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1950 ACADEMY ECHO Senior Library John Cullen—“Moby Dick” Eugene Curtis—“Human Comedy” Thomas Davock—“Strike Him Out” William Fleming—“Phileas Fox, Attorney” Sturmius Braun—“Snow Bound” John Ryan—“Jack the Giant Killer” Albert DeLuca—“Boots and Saddles” Eugene Slavin—“The Merry Maker” Wade Hayden—“The Rooster Crows” John Leonard—“How to Play Better Basketball” Thomas O’Malley—“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Ann Marie Phillips—“Windswept” Joan Rancourt—“Baldy of Nome” Kathleen O’Neil—“You’d Better Come Quitely” Janet Hennessey—“Always Ready” Joan Murphy—“Those Eventful Years” Mary Alice Holt—“Heary of the West” Ann Guiden—“Three Rousing Cheers” Lois LaPorte—“Showboat” Rita Shea—“Girl of the Limberlost” Catherine Mahar—“Too Small a World” Seniors—“Those Terrible Teens” S. M. A.—“Up From the City Streets”

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1950 ACADEMY ECHO Class History Every year, with moments of ear- nest hope and smiles, comes the month of June. This month—the time of grad- uation— remains forever a memory of happiness to those who receive their diplomas, and advance to higher edu- cation. This time is now approaching, and we are earnestly preparing for our graduation day. It all began four years ago when as shy freshmen we entered the halls of S. M. A. It took us a while to get used to High School routine, but with the aid of Sister Saint Jude, we soon became a part of the group called “High School Students.” The year started off with the elec- tion of officers which saw Jack Ryan become President, Albert DeLuca Vice President, John Griffin Secretary and Ann Guiden Treasurer. Next came that dreaded day, INI- TIATION! One by one we were taken aside and dressed up by the dear seniors. We were then taken to the Parish Hall, where each and every one of us was fittingly tortured. This was followed by refreshments and a dance. All the class was glad when it was over, but we all had fun, even if we were the ones who had to suffer. The freshmen were represented on the basketball team, having a few boys on the Junior Varsity. For activities, we sponsored a dance, which proved to be a success. To close this happy year, we at- tended the school picnic held at Lake Lauderdale. We were now ready to be called Sophomores. Before we knew it, September was here again and we could proudly say that we were members of Mother Os- wald’s Sophomore class. Again, we started off with election of officers which resulted in the Presidency being taken over by Gene Slavin, Rita Shea Vice President, Wade Hayden Secretary, and Jack Ryan Treasurer. During the year we were saddened when Mother Oswald became ill and had to be replaced by Sister Rose Agnes. This year it was basketball, the picnic, and members of the Art Class winning honorable mention in a contest that highlighted the school season. We also ordered our class rings. We said good- bye to Father Martin and welcomed a new Pastor, Father Walker, who is still with us. It was about this time that we real- ized time was really flying. Our High School days were half over. All the times we watched the hands of the clock go around at a snail’s pace, suddenly seemed to have been going around very, very fast. All the days that seemed like weeks, all the weeks that seemed like months, all the months that seemed like years, had suddenly passed. Ou Junior year was filled with many activities and pleasant surprises. Mother Margaret Joseph came back to Saint Mary’s and in March, Sister Samuel Joseph also became a member of the faculty. We welcomed a new pupil, John Cullen, who started off school life at Saint Mary’s with a bang, having to come to school on crutches for quite some time, as the result of a fractured ankle. The officers elected for this year were Gene Slavin, President; Albert DeLuca, Vice President; John Griffin, Secretary, and Rita Shea, Treasurer. Many of the class took advantage of an opportunity to join the staff of our school paper, the “Echo”, and gained some valuable experience. Then came an important event, the arrival of our class rings, which we had a wonderful time showing off. In June, we joined with our upper- classmen in sponsoring the “Junior-Sen- ior Ball”, which took place at the State Armory. The Juniors, together with the Seniors, spent much time decorating and preparing for the event, which proved to be a great success. Miss