St Marys Academy - Marian Yearbook (Ogdensburg, NY)

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2 Remember the day, sixteen, seventeen, or was it eighteen years ago, dear, parents when the Class of 1943 had just received! its first official recognition- a Birth Certificate? I wonder what was in your mind then, mother? dad? You must have planned, - oh -- a thousand' things for us - the Class of 1943. How have we fulfilled these plans? Let us see. Rememlber the day you took us by the hand and enrolled us in the first grade. It was that seine year too, remember, that most of us received our First Holy Communion. How happy we were that day! Time really flew by, though, dtidn't it? Do you re- member how proud we were the day we climbed up- stairs to the fifth graldeg then on to sixth, and Con- firmation. Remember how we actually studied then, until we knew our Catechism from cover to cover, for fear the Bishop mmht catch us on any question. Remember the certificates we so triumphantly displayed in seventh grade, after we had solemnly pledged ourselves to be loyal Knights and Hand- maids of the Blessed Sacrament Remember the day we made our initial visit in fear and trembling to the Study Hall for our first Regents examination. Remember the .September Day in 19138 that found us exuberant ofver promotion to the eighth grade, that fbe-st remembered of all grades! At least we were in the Academy, so near to the High School. Who of us does not recall the hours we spent in the hall that year for misbehavior? What memories does not September, 1939, bring before you, Classmates? After eight long years of anticipation We were actually the Freshman of St. Ma.ry's Academy. Remember our initiation! Wfhal sights the worthy. Seniors made of us! How we laughed most of all when Coach Connors took charge of the initiation of those very distinguished class- mates of ours: Professor Lipp, and' our new Princi- pal, Father Devan. The supper, served after the pro- gram of stu-nts, proved that the Seniors were very friendly enemies. Remember our first High School election of Class Officers: President - Euclid Marieag Vice-President - Elizalbeth Needle: Secretary - Alice Lun-dermang Treasurer - Joseph Bernier. Maroon and White be- came our Class Colors: Dare to be Different , our motto. Then we were ready for the evening of our first Class party. Remember the new dresses, suits, and TIES: formal table manners: dancingg and- DISH WASHING? Do you recall the day of our Fresh.ma.n picnic at Pleasant Lake when Katherine Taylor fell into the water, and Father Devan's team beat Father Coseo's at baseball? Remember - how can we ever forget the jolly new studaents who joined us in our Sophomore and Junior years? The Class officers elected in Septem- ber, 1'940, remained our choice for the last three years, except for Bert Authier who refused the nom- ination in 194-1. Thus, President, Rovbert Doe: Vice- Presddent, Clara Seguin: Secretary, Betty Hannang and Treasurer, William McNally directed the num- erous social activities of these crowded, happy years. Rememfber the candy sales, raffles, dances, parties, picnics: the rallies, basketball games class teams: z'4eDaq and the' plays that broke the monotony of study and gave wings to our high school years. Remember that crowning of High School life: our Junior Prom. Re- member the scrubbing, the cutting of paper till our hands were sore, the measuring, pasting, climbing, tacking and retackingw when streamers stretched or fell: the fear lest those beautiful red, wihite and blue streamers come down on the heads of the dancers, as they did one night on the workers. Remember the second big event of orur junior yearg the brealkfast in honor of the departing Seniors. Although we worried whether there would be enough to eat, and whether we would forget our speeches, we smiled happily over the conrplianents of the Seniors. Our Senior year saw us seated in the coveted back seats of the .Sturdy Hall, but what dismay was ours to find that these longed-for places of honor put us very much in the lime-light. What perfection was expected of the Seniors! Remembering our own initiation, we naturally planned one just as fitting for the spirited group of 1946. They really seemed to have as much fun as we. Our Class basketball season proved a triumphant one for both 'boys and girls. Seniors, too, took leads in the annual school play. But above all we shall re- member the hard work of our editor-in-chief and! h-is companions on the school paper staff. Thelma's drawings contributed greatly to the popularity of the paper. Although the press room was the scene of many heated arguments ,these were soon forgotten his laugh that helped to cement the bonds of friend- s ip. Remember also the arguments Tony and Mar- garet used to have in History C classes. We enjoyed them more than any history lesson. Realizing fully the work connected Wirth a. Prom, We Seniors greatly appreciated the splendid one given in our honor this year by the Juniors. ' Mild all the excitement of preparation for gradu- ation we paused for the annual Senior Retreat. This gave us a chance to look at the more serious- side of life. The excellent sermons of our Retreat Master helped us realize the faults and mistakes of our school life. We can't claim that we were satisfied with ourselves, abut We feel that the meditations on the life of Christ and the reverence with which we received Htm in Holy Communion have given us new hope and strength to tackle the greater struggle that awaits us after graduation. This is one of our last gatherings of the memfbers of the Class of '43, but we hesitate to say Farewell to all our friends and especially to those wwho have befriended and guided us along the road of school life. Graduation - just what does this mean to us? It is approa.ching faster than we care to realize. Now that it is upon us, we hesitate because we see before us the war-torn world that we must help. But not for long do we pause, for we understand that God will guide us through this crisis and give us the grace necessary for each battle we encounter until we obtain a just and lasting peace. CLARA SEGU1N .

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This year, as every American knows, the cry has been to share Share everything you have. And so, tonight, we want to share with you the happiness that we feel in having you present with us. It is gratifying to be able to welcome so many familiar face . But this ls not something new. For twelve years you par- ents, teachers and friends have gathered here to give us encouragement in all that we have undertaken. To our parents we wish to extend a very special greeting. Your wisdom chose this Catholic School for us in the firm belief that our religion ,would be more necessary in our future lives than even algebra or science. This conviction has not proven wrong, for as we stand on the threshold of a new road, how much better and stronger we feel, armed with Om Dare to be different. Let us not leave be- hind wihh other forgotten memories of our school days, the true meaning of our challeng- ing motto. Being different does not merely mean doing the opposite of what others are do- ing, but seeking to imitate someone higher and ndbler than anyone on this earth. This One, Who, because He differed greatly from the ways of men, was scorned by many in His day, has set forth an exam-ple for us to follow. Daring to be different takes high courage. Have we the courage to perform our daily duties with diligence and fidelity? To display fairness in play and earnestness in work car- ing llttle for what our neighbors say? Do we shows :burning desire to improve: to do bigger and better things: to live up to the ideals of our Catholic faith, the standards set by our a. staunch weapon of Catholic training that will be our sure means of victory in the fight ahead. To old friends and new, and to our teachers, we express our delight in having you with us on this eventtul evening. Through your teach- ings, advice, guidance friendship, and even scoldfings, our four short years at St. Mary's have been both profitable and pleasurable. Yes, each and everyone of us greets each and everyone of you with gladness of heart at having -achieved our first goal. In thankfulness and appreciation we therefore wish to give you in our program tonight, a summary of the ac- tivities ot our four years in high school. Elizabeth Needle '43 Master? His fearlessness toward His enemies should 'be ours: His readiness to forgive those who injured I-Ilmg His staunch support of right, though the world was against Him: His ready assistance for the needy should also be our attitude in this day. We dare to be Different. Let us not then in worldly quest, Rush after pleasure like the rest, But keep our thoughts on du-ty bent And seek ln this our sweet content. Thus shall We be shackle free Bound to no enemy, But soldiers of the King of Kings Striving for Him to do great things. Margaret LeBeau

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