St Marys Academy - Marian Yearbook (Ogdensburg, NY)

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Thelma Malnville, successor of Walt Dis- ney, has gained much fame as the creator of Elmer Snit, the pride of Hickemda.le . It has just been announced that Dick Kennedy has won his sixty-fifth honor for his ability to create slogans. One that is sure to endure lasting fame is his Ten Tickets or more will raise the score . Remember his ticket-selling ability hack at old S. M. A.? Alice Lunderman is now the private sec- retary to Admiral D-lin the navy.. I wonder if it's the shorthand she likes. Lorraine Richards has gained local prom- inence as the only woman Alderman. She certainly must have received this position through her great amount of speaking alblllty gained in high school. Eve, the Aviatrix , as she is popularlyv known by her many admirers, recently made a cross-country non-stop flight in her little flivver. Betty' Hannan is now teaching a. class of forty students how to swing Tschaikowsky, Mendlehsohn, and Beethoven. It used to be such a quiet neighborhood, too! Lib Needle and Peggy Carroll, two fam- ous tennis champions have just played their sixth match with Don Budge and Alice Marble. They were always frequent visitors of the court. Claire Deserre, famous X-Ray technician has received a position at the A. Barton Hep- burn Hospital. She always did have a knack for taking pictures. Katherine Taylor has just celebrated her fifth anniversary' as an efficient librarian at the Congressional Library. Congratulations, Kath- erine, and keep up the good work! Clara Seguin has just recently' been elected as President of the Alpha Beta Gamma. So- rority. Her efficiency is due to her splendid work as vice-president back in S. M. A. Star and Hee Doe always did like to sell stuff. They're now selling a. line to the natives in Brazil. Yes, you guessed it, they own a coffee plantation down there. Jim Robillard now has a twelve piece orchestra which ranks among the best. Joyce Austin and Walt Cunningham are featured as his dance team. They really are tops! The yearning for S. M. A. brought Mar- garet Murphy, but this time to teach. She's instructing the first grade and drills on the art of keeping silence. Remember how quiet she was in the study hall. Paul DuPre, due to his great writing ability, has gained world-wide fame as editor of the New York Times . He's devoting an entire page to the advertising of Elaine La.douceur's new super soft drink, 'Cherry-Ko . Betty Bushey and Phyllis Roshirt have opened a day nursery to keep small children from getting into mischief. They always did have a way' with children. Billy McNally de- votes part of his time to amusing the children by singing for them while he air-conditions their playroom. We have come to the close of our tour which ends our prophecy. We hope you have enjoyed hearing about the class of '43 as much as we have enjoyed telling you about it. Stella Donaleski, Elizabeth Needle, Peggy Carroll, Elsie Boothe.

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Me M44 af '45 We are about to embark on a tour of the important positions held by our most cherised classmates. Because this is the age of alr transportation, we drive to the airport in our new transparent auto, which, by the way, was made at the new Ford plant where Joe Taylor and Gerald McGrath are the most efficient workers. A1'riving at the airport, we take the new plane which can stop on a dime and will fold its wings automatically, thus saving space. We are greeted by the friendly smile of Bert Authier who i now manager of the great Ogdensburg-Flackvllle Airway . He guarantees absolute quiet on our stop at Flack- ville. Virginia McDougall is air hostess on Bert's largest transport and therefore we discover, from her, many interesting facts about our dear class of '48, According to 'Ginnyg' Pat Sovie and Marion Fritz are still working on that Victory gar- den they started a few years ago. They just don't seem to have any luck with those beans. Flossie Cardinal, after having been a phys- ical training instructor in the WAACS , has settled down to enjoy life and relax by teach- ing school. She certainly ca.n't be teaching as quiet a class as ours! ! Charles Shunk now has full control of the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester: in fact, he practically' owns the town, but Pat Hannan still maintains a section of it for her young ladies finishing school, although there's talk of a merger. Therese Brown has just been appointed radio announcer at station WSLB . She has her own musical program entitled It's swing and sway with Chubby and Tae . Of course, Chubby is on the program. Lil Sovie and Stella Donaleski have dual- ly bought Lalonde's riding academy. Fooled you dldn't we? They both are bus drivers and can ride all day without tiring. Doris Kennedy. a. 'brilliant scientist was experimenting in the largest lab in the World over in Waddington when all of a sudden- pooff ? ? She really was a nice girl. Shirley Cody, the girl with the lowest marks in the Senior Class has finally suc- ceeded ln olbtaining a doctor's degree. It's marvelous how she managed to keep up her marks. As we land to take on a passenger we are surprised to find that he is none other than Joe Bergeron who has been making a tour as the double of Frank Sinatra , the famous singer. We are proud of the fact that Joe received his lirst training in the Study Hall. Joe adds his news to ours by telling us that Helen Rolfe has received world-wide recog- nition on her book entitled TEN EASY SHORTCUTS on TAKING FRENCH DIC- TATION . Helen guarantees results or else more short-cuts. We also discover that Don Harradine is running a ranch in New Mexico. It's the funniest thing but he seems to be rais- ing wolves . Could it be? Lester Rishe ls foreman. He always was one to lead llhlngs. How about that front seat in History C? Theresa MacDonald, Beverly Poore, Mary St. Andrews, and Rita George have become partners in the Prescott Ferry. Now, they can go and come when they please without troubling anyone. Margaret LeBeau is the new telephone op- erator. Instead of saying hello, Mert , we say hello, Marg . She certainly can visit, that girl! Euclid Mariea and Tony Milla now have charge of the Town-Meeting. It it is impos- sible to get guest speakers for the discussions, Tony and Euclid provide the debate them- selves. Betty' Ramie has been elected president of the Six Footers Club for girls. Remember how tall she used to be? Elsie Boothe and Jean Gotham, two trained nurses, have left for Sampson, New York, where they will receive their Boot training ,as Navy nurses. Their slogan is Keep them mended. Rita Loughren and Janet Bew have become the world's Chamxpion Bowlers. They have just won their twelfth cup.

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Wafeddctazg About two thousand years ago in the near East area another greatest nation was at war. In the brief message, Veni, vidi, vici, I came, I saw, I conquered, the Roman Sen- ate received Caesar's account of his decisive victory over Pharnaces, son of Mithridates of Pontus in Asia Minor, in 48 B. C. Many re- ports of victory before and since that day have stirred .people to exultationg witness Perry's cry from Lake Erie in 1813, We have met the enemy and they are ours. Each brought hope for permanent peace. How we might rejoice today should the United States Senate receive a similar laconic statement from our heroic generals in far-flung battle fields. On the home-front, we, graduates, might be tempted, under other circumstances, to re- peat Caesar's boast tonight as we finish our high school course. But the realization that blessed peace has not yet decreed the return of our soldiers forces us to check impulsive words and consider our preparation for the battles of life. In one hand we hold high the banner of our Catholic Faith to show the world the cause for which we are fighting. In the other, we hold the 'sword of knowledge-the knowl- edge we have been storing up for twelve years. The lofty ideals, sturdy principles, strong virtues inculcated at home and in school form our bulwark of defense. We feel ready, even eager for future combat. Tonight we say farewell to this preparatory training. To its drills and studies, to its happy gather- ings and fun, we bid adieu. Yet we linger in memory over the part our gallant officers have played in this manifold training and our hearts swell in gratitude to you for making possible our initial victory-graduation. Though our General, the Most Reverend Francis J. Monaghan has been called during the past year to the far-country by our Com- mander-in-Chief, we wish to express our ap- preciation of the work he did to further Cath- olic Training among us. To you, our Major General, Monsignor Ber- ube, we offer our sincere thanks for the many improvements we have enjoyed in our be- loved 'school because of your kindly interest. Four years ago, there came to St. Mary's with us, one whom we hold as classmate, friend, and guide, our Colonel, Reverend Clar- ence Devan, whose example of unselfishness and devotion has given us a pattern for our own life. As we wage our battle, may we show grateful recognition of this by forming our- selves after the model you have given us. You, dear Sisters, as the Sergeants of our ranks, have granted us counsel in the difficul- ties and problems of every phase of our school life. You were always willing to give up your spare time to help us. Though many times we may not have shown it, we are 'sincerely grateful. Dear parents, you are the Captains to whom our Commander-in-Chief has entrusted the care of our souls as well as of our bodies. You deserve the greatest share of our thanks. In fulfillment of your trust, you saw to it that we might have a good Catholic Training in order to equip us thoroughly for the combats of life. How grateful we are for your fore- thought as we face the shell-torn, hazardous world of todayg armed with a share, at least, of your courage, generosity, and self-sacrifice! Now we venture forth into battle, Fellow Soldiers. Though most of us will not earn the distinguished service cross, may we render valuable service. Let us stay in the light of God's love and we shall be sure to win our battles -so that we, like Caesar, may say at the last great Victory of our lives, Veni, vidi, vici. SHIRLEY CODY