St Marys Academy - Sesame Yearbook (Champlain, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

% 7fs C)at io c Pledge to the Cross . . . Daily Religion Classes . . . First Fridays . . . Our Superiors: Pope Pius XII, His Excellency Bishop Kellenberg, Reverend A. Desrosiers, Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus . . . Catholic University . . , Diocesan tests . . . Catholic Press . , . Sodality . . . Senior Retreat . . . Vocation Day . . . Bish- ops' Relief Campaign . . . May Crowning . . . Jfs American Pledge to the Flag . . . U. N. Day observance . . . American Education Week . . . Civics Club . . . New York State Regents . . . Democratic ideals and principles . . . Thanksgiving. Washington, Lincoln . , . Social Christian Living . , , Non-profit enterprise serving the Community by doing a public service . . , Trust of fellow- men and respect of authority . . . Coke and popcorn. . Jfs St JTParij s White-bonneted Sisters . . . Canadian and Latin American girls . . . Freshman Initiation . . . Monday night band rehearsals . . . High- spirited basketball team . . . Winning History and One-Act Play Con- tests . . . Junior Day . . . Senior Play . . . Intramurals . , . Daily Rosary . . . White-gowned graduates . . . Washington and New York . . . Ten weeks' tests . . . Clicking typewriters . . . P. A. announce- ments . , . Sodium on water ... Old desks and crowded classrooms . . . The Marian . . . Sesame . . . Outdoor Madonna . . . The little Golden Door of the chapel . . . 7 )e O cficate ()ur “rS esa ne in 7!pat on for iftij Jo cfen 7) ears of ooe aru 7s) ac ' fice More than fifty years ago, St. Mary's was conceived in the mind and heart of a saintly priest, the Reverend Francois-Xavier Chagnon, pastor of St. Mary's Parish, Champlain. ' A parochial school had existed in Champlain for many years before the coming of the Sisters. The last few years a learned professor from France, the late Narcisse Ponchel St. Maxens, was in charge. He resigned in 1904. Two hundred children from this school enrolled in Champlain's Public School. Father Chagnon became very much concerned over this question and resolved to solve it at any cost. In the spring of 1906, with the agreement of the parish, he appealed for help to the Congregation of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Newport, Vermont. As a result of the secularization laws of 1 go into exile rather than to give up their religl the Sacred Heart of La Salle de Viheirs, Frai and missionary zeal to make Him known, lefj great unknown . . . Eleven days later they L Happy to be able to spread further the d yi Superior of the group, willingly accepted Champlain. She arrived in Cfcamplain from their beloved France. T leKvere St. Joseph, and Sr. Joseph-Enimfi§iel. under circumstances which, hi results, manifested the Hand oi :e, many religious communities pseferred to So it is that four Daughters of the Charity of ith a characteristic love of the Sacred Heart lland in October, 1905, and sailed toward the leal en route to their new home in Newport. acred Heart, Sr. Aline de St. Laurent, jn'f titter to reopen the parochial school in 1906 wi Ji Sisters who had just come aul de la Providence, Sr. s ahead. Enterprises begun at to often by their far-reaching Classes were first held in the old Cana 60 children who presented themselves to the of language, climate, foreign habits of living, parochial school survived and grew. In 1907 the Sisters moved from a cold and Cedar Streets to Dr. Hackett's residence at 61 I stonewall school building in back of the Sisr cooperation of the parishioners with their P, fontaine had collected $17, 000, laborers d right in Champlian and given by Mr. Williai equipped. His Excellency, Bishop Gabriels very rapidly. pU':. (nowJ ie Frozen Food Lockers) for approximately al. In spite of nearly insurmountable barriers the little community of Sisters and the very Mail |built house on the corner of Church and Two years later plans were made to erect a Records bear testimony to the wonderful the Sisters. In three days Mr. Olivier La- and practically all the stone was taken this time four classrooms were opened and humble beginning which was soon to develop To succeed Father Chagnon, who died in Octot | 1911, Reverend Claudius Gobet was nominated pastor of St. Mary's. His understanding, clearsightedness, and personal influence over both school and parish, made him instrumental in straightening out financial difficulties as well as helping to create a healthy attitude toward the Catholic School taught by French nuns. Until 1924 Father Gobet proyed to be the sole and staunch defender of Champlain's parochial school. It is with sincere gratitude that the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart presently in Champlain offer this humble tribute to a benefactor par excellence. Under Father's watchful eye and energetic direction, the school pro- gressed, the registration mounted, and new members were added to the staff. In 1914 a fifth class was opened; in 1920, a sixth; and, finally, in 1922, after two more classes had been completed and equipped, a full elementary course was offered. Names that should be familiar to friends and students of the fir hour are Sr. Cecile, Superior, 1911-1915, Sr. M. Betharram, Sr. St. Joseph, Sr. St. Just, Sr. Mecthilde, Sr. Joseph-Emmanuel, Sr. Rose of St. Joseph, Sr. Marie Rosalie, Sr. Claire de lTmmaculee, and Sr. .Paul de laj pviden Sacrior, 1915-1920. •«. Around the life and work of SistehMecthilde mpw St. Mary's. As music teacher, fr3mJ907 (51918, Sr. activities, whether religious or scholastic, and her by all who came in contact with-ttSrT Her the growing community. In 1920 sheMas 1931 to 1939, and again from 1940 to 1 ever, ia oven the greater part of the history of ecthilda-was connected with all the school ine kindness and winning smile made her loved qf leadership soon placed her at the head of u peri or qnd was to hold that position until 1929, from Though comfortably hous dj-'fFTii jpsters|yi Alive n the cold, not having the QNJ,-lorjuel. - «1111: fifteen boarding students weretacceptetfuTl A the link comm by Bishop Conroy in 1932 jVb i j§n annex Jfthe ConAtit to acco Among the Sisters whiv erenN CWm plain Mffiiis time ak Sr. Cec, de Iipynlai 8lStpr Paul of the Sajseo Heartflr. Mary St.q hn and and Sr. Auffiyme de Jesus.. 1951, sy They suffered greatly from ecords show that in 1920 nanc ally. Permission was granted more resident students. Sacked Heart, Sr. Ignace imee, who bolh- €til3I(red-uotil DIEu 1 ability, Sr. HerACiegild of M ery close collaborator w fcMother Mectf atenalize the dream of aol ammar |931 of .feat intelle beeon yPrinfipa’ l the school and pfayed and Grked, ramwiaui ftrrespondencPTgstfTies to the foresightedness, determination and will to God. Withfthe approbation of Reverend R. Dufort, then pastof of St. Ma iated to ti£ Catholic University of merica in 1930. In 193 steps wer mi yith the Bo£d of Regents of the St approved loMeges in order to in March, 11935, when a lette to the university. In July, las receivLl.' - In June, 1937 a !he twelfthV?rades. Nqw St. K New York. In the mAntime the, requirements for qualified teacl State Department announced ertificate of advancement ai ary School Certificate was at lasl met the standards ofboth the Stl St. .1 ;ethAtthey high scRoOT. ed of these s, th.Aigh ken tow5td h hg | � e Bonne 1 Fifst iigns Mot rooms of the With Thankffiflftln t BishorSqD n be Jpve dMiis Sacre with its'brand new ted ue and parti namtn iljt e I love rifVMis Sacr and Sist building linistra ierosit o iresIHed ovej ifact. fe ojecr hoolj The'' the activitiel fonstructjfcnjjko The eight 365 chiMreij jpelve classes, a new higtfjMW anuCT� arose. egan i( fflB Kmer qfjp40. bf 94l SpacSfoe ltmallow s with the golden ool Lunch Program Interscholasuc Since 1948 it has been Re fEnd A. Desi sier progress of the work started so courageously fifty yel fully grown tree, safely anchored in the rock of i ' As a tribute of gratitude to the indefati| teachers, we the class of 1956, lovingly dec THE DAUGHTERS OF THE CHARI ility to watefi over the development and The storm-beaten sapling of 1906 is now a ce and love. 1 our Alma Mater and to their successors, our I issue of SESAME to THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS MOST REVEREND WALTER P. KELLENBERG, D. D. BISHOP OF OGDENSBURG I Booing B riSuie REV. ARTHUR DESROSIERS Pastor To Father Desrosiers, our beloved pastor, we owe a grateful acknowledgment of his kindness toward his loyal children at St. Mary's. To Father Beyette, we express our sincere thanks for his kind advice and attention during and after school hours. To him we extend our heartfelt wishes for a long and fruitful stay at St. Mary's. REV. PAUL BEYETTE Assistant SISTER MARIE ODILE Oebt to t e 7Ifou c ers SISTER ROBERT Religion III Latin □ English ID, IV Geometry, French III Business Arithmetic SESAME Advisor, Dramatics Superior Principal Shorthand Chemistry Latin I MR. HUBERT PA PELIAN Athletic Coach and Advisor )ur TIC ora 7nte ectua and Soc a Destiny SISTER ROSE HELEN Religion I, English 1 French II Business Training General Science Elementary Algebra Social Studies 9 Sodality Moderator SISTER ANN MARIE Acting Principal American History Problems in Democracy MR. CLEMENT GEBO Band Director r?e igion C jo nes Jirsi Every morning, the students, in their respec- tive classes, recite the pledge to the Crucifix. Each school day begins with the morning offering, and prayer opens each class. Religion is an integral part of the curriculum. Each student receives the benefit of a daily three quarters of an hour of Christian Doctrine. The Moral Law, the Sacraments, Church History and the Scriptures are explained. Above, Father Paul Beyette is explaining the different vestments and the sacred objects used for the Holy Sacrifice of the ancf Prayer Sanctifies PI lettons =- During Lent we try to do something constructive in reparation for our sins. The walls of each class offer pious reminders as Pauline Guay, a Junior, points out. Let's keep Christ in Christmas, is the slogan at St. Mary's. Each class tries to live up to this ideal through Cribs and Nativity Scenes arranged beautifully and originally. Barbara King, Lucia Menegon. Christ is the center of our life, and prayer is the prime mover of all our activities. We have recourse to Christ and His Blessed Mother before, during, and after any enterprise, whether scholastic, social, or athletic. We pray that our activities be successful and bring glory to God. The honor of crowning our Lady in our own Parish Church is usually bestowed on a Senior who, by her piety and good conduct, has merited the privilege. Laudate, Laudate, Laudate Mariam, sing Philip Dupee, Raymond Monette, Patricia Favreau and Margaret Chevalier as they follow the May Procession. Eleanor Thompson solemnly places the golden diadem on the Virgin's brow. Janine Fecteau, Jacqueline Oligny, Raymond Monette and page Vincent Guay piously stand by. His Excellency, Walter P. Kellenberg, Bishop of Ogdensburg, poses with Janine Fecteau. Janine was elected Union Prefect of all the Sodalities of the diocese. On World Sodality Day, held in Plattsburg, she crowned our Blessed Mother in the name of her fellow sodalists. Each year the Sodality of Our Blessed Mother sends delegates to the Sodality Institute which has for its aim the renewal of apostolic zeal and understanding of the Marian Way of Life. The delegates for 1955-56 met in early fall at Tupper Lake, New York. Left to right: Patricia Burl, Patricia Hinerth, Pauline Fecteau, Gloria Mae LeClair, Jeannette Guay, Beatrice Lafountaine. Second row: Sister Rose Helen, Mary M. Coopy, Mary Ann Guay. Sally Prevost, Rev. Richard Rooney, S. J., Marianne Willett, Celine Racine, Rev. Msgr. Domina Breault, Patricia Filion. Our 71 n: Personaf Tfofiness ancf rS anctif cation o O ur ?i owmen The Sodality leads all its members to Christ through Mary. Catholic Action or lay apostolate is its aim. Left to right: Sally Prevost, Celine Racine, Marianne Willett, Carole Shatraw, Mary Margaret Coopy, Patricia Burl, Pauline Fecteau. The Sodality officers are elected for one year by the majority vote. Left to right: Pauline Fecteau, Prefect; Leeward Babbie, Treasurer; James LeClair, Vice Prefect; Beatrice LaFontaine, Secretary. The traditional Thanksgiving Basket is ready for delivery. It will bring warmth and comfort to some needy home. Left to right: Mary Margaret Coopy, Gloria Mae LeClair, Virginia Healy, Carmen Racine. We get Catholic and international news in the Catholic Press. Left to right: Gloria LaValley, Elizabeth FavTeau, Dolores Hogle, Ann LaFontaine, James LeClair. American History classes acquaint us with a glorious past and make us appreciate the wonderful heritage left to us by our forefathers. G Left to right: Roland Menard, Elizabeth Filion, Donald Thompson, Sally Prevost. f. M Foreground, left to right: M. Lavoie. J. Castine. R. Monette, P. Dupee, J. OUgny, P. Wells, C. Gauthier. D. Monette. Sr, Robert, J. Fecteau, G. Demers, B. Laforest. Background: Sr. M. Odile, Mr. and Mrs. Papelian, L. Coulombe, S. Gload, R. Cooke, A. Matott, M. Chevalier, E. Thompson, C. Gokey, R. Lafontaine. The Annual Senior trip to Washington increases national pride and love for our country. Left to right: Janine Fecteau, Sr. Robert, Jacqueline Oligny. Hearts thrill with a sense of freedom while muscles ache from the tedious ascent to the torch of the Statue of Liberty. On United Nations' Day, the grammar school pupils presented a patriotic program. One of the features was a one-act play which stressed the privileges granted by our Bill of Rights. Left to right: Ellaine Simard, Rita Joubert, Louise Simard, Claude Coupal, Ronald Barbeau. The Civics Club is a very active organization of the eighth grade. It sponsors many projects among which are a school safety Patrol, the collection of sumps for the foreign missions, the study of the town or village government, the Criticism and classification of comics, the visiution of the Platts- burgh Library and of the local Fire Department. The officers are elected by the majority vote. Left to right: Raymond Ackey, Catherine Wells, Ella La Valley, Claude Coupal, RiU Joubert. Our iancf Bines Q p Our Country ,y 7l r TIT ay 21 to J on or B orce — Our Band proudly marched in the Parade organized to honor our Country's Air Force. This event took place in Plattsburgh, New York. One of the many bands rallied for the occasion, ours featured in the top ranks for efficiency and appearance. Through the press and the radio, compliments were bestowed on the Blue and White players of St. Mary's. Mr. Clement Gebo directed them. Future business managers balance their accounts. Left to right: Joan Ann Bee hard, Marilyn Gooley, Clifton Gamache. First row, left to right: Glenn Bechard, Marie McConarty, Marianne Willett, Roland Ashline. Second row: Sally Prevost, Veronica Mesec, Lucia Menegon, Barbara King. Third row: Pauline Guay, Gloria LeClair, Carol Shatraw, Therese Roberge. Fourth row: Joan Ann Bechard, Eliza- beth Filion, Barbara Coulombe, Gerald Armstrong. )or£sfiop These young typists realize that patience and practice are the keys to speed and accuracy. Carole Shatraw, Lucia Menegon, Pauline Guay. DAILY SCHEDULE 9:00 Religion 9:45 American History 10:30 Type 11:15 Shorthand 12:45 English 1:30 Bookkeeping 2:15 Study Period 3:00 Activity Period First row, left to right: Patricia Hinerth, Marilyn Gooley. Second row: Mary Ann Guay, Lillian McKenzie, Pierette Gagnon. Third row: Bernice Walsh, Clifton Gamache, Laura LaValley. Fourth row: Oscar Bechard, Virginia Cooke, Donald Thompson. WAere ls)e cSearcAj for 7f nowfecfae and 7, ) sdo n ==■ In our class of World History we explore the wonders of the past. Left to right: Patricia Burl, Virginia Healy, Carmen Racine, and Raymond Lafontaine. Well, Wendell, what's the next step? Mary Ann seems to know. Left to right: Wendell Babbie, Mary Ann Favreau, and Mary Margaret Coopy. We get acquainted with the difficulties and irregularities of French. Left to right: Law- rence Proulx, Patricia Filion, and Juliette Jolicoeur. DAILY SCHEDULE 9:00 Beligion 9:45 Study Period 10:30 French or Latin 11:15 English 12:45 Study Period 1:30 World History 2:15 Physiology or Geometry 3:00 Activity Period Seated, left to right: Gloria LaValley, Wendell Babble, Dori Glaude, Louisette Duclos, Gaetane Cheoail, Raymond Lafontaine, Joan Grimshaw, Patricia Filion, Micheline Gariepy, Juliette Jolicoeur, Virginia Healy, Marie Racine, Lyse Gaboreau, Albert Bechard, Barbara Garceau. Standing: Nicole Carbonneau, Annette Hogue, Carmen Racine. Lawrence Proulx, Marie Anne Favreau, Bruce Monette, Mary Margaret Coopy, Pauline Beaudin, Patricia Burl. Inc Jn)Aere TsjJe t n o In Social Studies IX we like to locate far-off lands on our news maps. Left to right: Lucy Hyde, Andre Guay, Michel LaFontaine. Foreground, left to right: Gerald Lambert, Lucy Hyde, Dolores Hogle, M. Andree Remillard, Douglas Ashline. Background: Gary Anamaet, Janice Favreau, Elizabeth Favreau, Constance Trudeau, Norman Boire, Constance Bechard, Michel LaFontaine, Suzanne Tremblay, Alfred Forrette, Andre Guay. resnmen Dolores Hogle has found the Least Common Multiple and is pointing out the solution of the problem to Suzanne Tremblay and Douglas Ashline. Lyse Remillard, Lyse Paquette, Ann LaFontaine, Ronald Hicks; William McConarty. Wanda Stay, Aline Guay, Ruth Menard, Joan Hebert. DAILY SCHEDULE 9:00 Religion 9:45 English I 10:30 French 11 11:16 . Algebra 12:45 General Science 1:30 Social Studies 2:15 Study Period 3:00 Activity Period Our four-year old band it progressing very rapidly under the able direction of Mr. Clement Gebo. We have daily regular individual practice and a weekly group rehearsal. With this training we are able to add musical spice to all our school activities; tci march for the Initiation of the Knights of Columbus and to join in the parade in honor of the Armed Forces; to take part in the Annual N. Y. S. Festival in Platts- burgh. First row. left to right: Donald Thompson, Glenn Bechard. Laura LaValley, Andre Birtz, Ann Brown, Paul Chamberlain, Ann LaFontaine, Janice Favreau, Patricia Hinerth, Sally Prevost. Second row: Mary Ann Favreau, Celine Racine, Rosina Bechard, Donald Gooley, David Vachon, Elaine Barriere, Brenda Bechard, Marianne Willett, Carole Shatraw. Third row: Dean Trombley, John Phillips, Richard Favreau, Gerald Lam- er Beatrice LaFontaine, Pauline Fecteau, Mary Ann Guay, Carmen Racine, Ray- mond LaFontaine, Michael LaFontaine. Each year the Clinton County Music Educatori1 Association sponsors a band festival which takes place at Plattsburgh State Teachers College. Each school sends representatives who by their achievements deserve to participate. Left to right: Ann Brown, Rosina Bechard, Patricia Hin- erth, Mary Ann Guay, Bruce Monette, Sally Prevost, Marianne Willett, Raymond LaFontaine. The National Conservatory of Montreal awards to Mary Margaret Coopy a piano diploma, Superior First Year. First row, left to right: Mary Margaret Coopy, John Favreau, Norman Boire, Oscar Bechard, Raymond LaFontaine, Gerald Lambert, Albert Bechard, Marilyn Gooley, Beatrice LaFontaine, Patricia Hinerth, Pauline Beaudin, Barbara Coulombe, Ruth Menard, Doris Glaude, Constance Bechard, Aline Bechard, Rosina Bechard, Sister Frances Cabrini. Second row: Lawrence Proulx, Donald Thompaon, Roland Christmas Carols have more charm with Santa at the piano. Left to right: Wanda Stay, Ann LaFontaine, Janice Favreau, Gerald Lambert, Norman Boire, Lyse Paquette, Gary Anamaet. Freshmen who prepared an enjoyable Christmas party. Menard, Leeward Babbie, James LeClair, Glenn Bechard, Carmen Racine, Ann LaFontaine, Janice Favreau, Gaetane Chenail, Veronica Mesec, Mary Ann Favreau, Elizabeth Filion, Gloria Mae LeClair, Micheline Gariepy, Mary Ann Guay, Laura LaValley. Third row: Henry Van Acker, Douglas Ashline, Gerald Armstrong, Roland Ashline, Stephen Cote, Joan Filion, Shirley Matott, Jeanne Proulx, Sally Prevost, Marianne Willett, Bernice Walsh, Pauline Guay, Celine Racine, Virginia Healy, Carole Shatraw, Wanda Stay. Fourth row: Joan Ann Bechard, Joan Grimshaw, Barbara Garceau, Lise Remillard, Ann Brown, Patricia Filion, Pauline Fecteau, Barbara King, Juliette Jolicoeur, Patricia Burl, Dolores Hogle, Marie A. Remillard, Theresa Roberge, Suzanne Tremblay, Rejeanne Coupal, Gloria LaValley, Annette Hogue. Informally grouped around the piano, we enjoy sing ing popular songs. Will it make it? That's it Gary, jump. (G. Anamaet) It's 8:00 o’clock on the night of a game. Coach Papelian and his men rally in a classroom for last minute advice. Standing, left to right: James LeClair, Coach Hubert Papelian, Gary Anamaet, Gerald Armstrong, Leeward Babbie, Father Paul Beyette. Sitting: Glenn Bee hard, Oscar Bechard, Richard Patrie. Wayne Emery, Captain of the Varsity. Fight! Fight! Fight! (Mary Ann Guay) Nice shot, Gerry. (Gerald Lambert) Easy Glenn. (G. Bechard, No. 4) Get that bail, Leo. (Leo Richard) Eager faces, hopeful moment. -= U A eamruorA and 'Perseverance 7. )e Jiui cf a 7)inning Avcim =- Though our Junior Varsity did not make the top ranks of the league, it achieved five victories and faced nine losses. The future looks more hopeful. Left to right: Henry La Pan, Roland Juneau, Mr. Hubert Papelian. Father Paul Beyette, Lawrence Proulx, Roland Ashline. Standing: Wendell Babbie. Leo Richard, Norman Boire, Michael LaFontaine, Roland Menard, Manager; Alfred Forette, Norman Dupre, Raymond LaFontaine, Gerald Lambert. Girls who wish to be cheerleaders volunteer by adding their name to the list posted on the school bulletin board. From these candidates the faculty chooses those who prove to be worthy. The nominees for this year are: First row, left to right: Joan Filion. Second row: Rosina Bechard, Ann Brown, Patricia Filion. Third row: Elizabeth Filion, Beatrice LaFontaine, Mary Ann Guay, Pauline Fecteau, Veronica Mesec. Bach year the Seniors sponsor a three-act play to raise money for their trip to Washington. This year, our Seniors presented OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY - comedy of Cornelia Skinner and Emily Kimbrough. It was a brilliant success financially and dramatically. The cast, left to right: Norman Boire, Celine Racine, Rosina Bechard, Beatrice Lafontaine, Shirley Matott, Mr. Delacroix meets the Skinner family. He is greeted in jest by Emily Kimbrough, with satisfaction by Cornelia, with mockery by Mr. Skinner and with surprise by Mrs. Skinner. THE RENTED TUX by John Murray, presented by the Juniors, won first place in the Intramural Play Contest. Kneeling, left to right: Patricia Hinerth, Glenn Bechard, Roland Ashline. Standing: Elizabeth Filion, Gloria M. LeClair, Donald Thompson, Carole Shatraw, Gerald Armstrong. Left to right: Bruce Monette, M. Ann Guay, Pauline Fecteau, Richard Patrie, Marianne Willett. J ie , Jan i on first 7n tram arch and t ieij Marianne Willett, Glenn Bechatd, M. A. Guay, Pauline Fecteau, Leeward Babbie, Richard Patrie, Ann Brown, Clarence Patrie, James LeClair, Rejeanne Coupal, Bruce Monette, Gerald Lambert. THE SOPHOMORES occasioned many hearty laughs in the presentation of OH BABY by Le Roma Rose. Our 71ucfiences £ n oy Jj ays o ur Left to right: Doris Gload, Wendell Babbie, Bruce Monette, Annette Hogue. Sponsor 3 . JUarij s O aij ('on te st. . . 7. J n 7irst JJ ace . . . THE FRESHMEN gave a very good performance of MOTHER’S APRON STRINGS by H. L. Miller. Left to right: Ann La Fontaine, Dolores Hogle, Michael La Fontaine, Gary Anamaet, Norman Boire, Gerald Lambert. The long-desired moment has come and we proudly step to the solemn notes of Pomp and Circumstance. Senior belles and beaux - Left to right: Cecile Gauthier, Patricia Wells, Bernard LaForest, Philip Dupee, Carl Gokey and Richard Cooke. Unforgettable (Evening n an 1{jnchanted lores! A picture within a picture. Emma Lugo and James LeClair pose for Bernice Walsh while the local photo- grapher snaps a group of dancers. A Queen is crowned in the Enchanted Forest. Left to right: Ronald LaBarge, Jeannette Castine, Reginald LaFontaine, Janine Fecteau, Agatha Maiott, Jacqueline Oligny, Raymond Monette. Two identical trophies are awarded to the outstanding boy and girl of the year. These must excel in religious spirit, scholarship and school activities. The Marian Trophy donated by Rev. G. A. Sharland was presented to Janine Fecteau. The K. of C. Trophy was awarded to Raymond Monette. Ray also won the Regents College Scholarship. S . 777a ry l) io 7. )Ao Bernard LaForest is the winner of a $50 -War Bond offered by Local 1065 Inter- national Association of Machinists to an all around student in the Senior Class. Sister Ann Marie presents the Future Homemaker's award to Ann Brown. Leeward Babbie proudly shows his 4-H awards. He also was chosen as a local delegate to a 4-H convention held in New York. Pupils who maintain all their marks above 90 or 8S are listed on the Honor Roll. Left to right: Marianne Willett, Pauline Beaudin, Sally Prevost. Second row: Virginia Healy, Roland Menard, Carmen Racine, Celine Racine. Standing: Dolores Hogle, Pauline Guay, Ann Brown. Coach Papelian's son Mike takes his first toddling steps in the hall of St. Mary's on March 1. Celine Racine is elected Chairman of the Union of the Sodalities of the dio- cese of Ogdensburg. A gold key of Our Lady of Wisdom is awarded for Scholarship, Loyalty and Achievement to Agatha Matott. THE QUEEN OF THE CAMPUS appeals to our pious friend from Nicaragua, Emma Lugo. yi S'fimpse at t-am y Cjoenis JZecorc e The Freshmen are fully incorporated as High School Students, for they are good sports at Initiation. Elizabeth Favreau and Ronald Hicks have to com- pete for speed in donning night attire. Christmas without a Christmas tree in each class is not complete. Pierrette Gagnon, Therese Ro- berge and Bernice Walsh adorn the evergreen brought by Gerald Armstrong. Our Christmas party organized by the Freshmen makes everyone happy and increases family spirit. The traditional exchange of gifts and the delicious lunch are followed by dancing. Father Paul Beyette, a few members of the faculty - and the Seniors. The Small but popular skating rink brings much relaxation and pleasure. Emma Lugo, Pauline Guay. The Scholastic Achievement Banner has been the prized possession of the Seniors for the last two marking periods. It is awarded to the class which has the lowest percentage of failures. Congratulations to the elders of the family. Left to right: Celine Racine, Ann Brown, Ro- land Menard. Not often heard, not often seen but much appreciated are the cooks and helpers who prepare our tasty meals. Mrs. Grace Morehouse, Mrs. Leona Monette, Sister Alexis. Mrs. Eva Patenaude also deserves our gratitude for her many years of work in the school cafeteria. These are not play-dolls but literary characters. The Juniors are studying and enjoying Louisa May Alcott’s UTTLE WOMEN. Marianne Willett, Patricia Hinerth. CE UNE RACINE MARIE GLAUDE WEAV Broadcast; Sodality 1, 2,3; Glee Club 1; May Festival I; Sodality Institute 4. 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice Prefect 2, District Prelect 3; Union Chairman 4; SSCA 2; Music Festival 1, 2,3; Sodality Institute 4; Marian Staff 4; Senior Play 4. Social Studies Contest 3; WEAV Broad- cast 2; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4; Class President 2,3, Vice President -= J)efore QJs 3 es lAe 3imbei--------- ROSINA BECHARD Vice President 1, 2; Secretary 3, 4; Pep Squad 3, Cheerleader 4; WEAV Broadcast; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4; Marian Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Music Festival 1, 2,3,4. Richard Panie and James LeClair are very intent on the preparation and the study of the properties of Hydrogen Chloride. A leeward babbie Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality Chairman 3; Sodality Treasurer 4; Basketball 3,4; Radio Broadcast 2; May Festival 1, 2,3. ANN BROWN Class President 1,4; Class Secretary 2, Vice President 3; WEAV Broadcast 2; Intramural Speech Contest 1, 2; Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2,3, 4; Marian Staff 4; Senior Play 3,4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; May Festival 1, 2,3,4; All - County Festival 3. oel (Us J)ui cffor ( tern jy — REJEANNE COUPAL Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Sodality 1,3; WEAV Broadcast 2; May Festival 1, 2,3; Marian Staff 4. JOHN FAVREAU Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2.3.4; Band 3,4; May Festival Band 3,4; May Festival Glee Club 2, 3, 4. PAULINE FECTEAU Sodality 1, 2,3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2,3, 4: WEAV Broadcast 2; Cheerleader 2,3,4; All-Star Cheerleader 2; Senior Play 2, 3, 4; Play Contest 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basket- ball 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 1, 2,3; Sodality Institute 3,4; Sodality Chairman 2,3; Sodality Prefect 4. JOAN FIUON WEAV Broadcast 2; Girls' Basketball 2; Sodality 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2,3; Muxic Festival 1, 2,3; Marian Staff 4. BEATRICE LAFONTAINE Sodality Institute 4; WEAV Broadcast 2; Class Secretary 1; Vice President 2; Secretary of the Sodality 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Music Festival 1, 2, 3. -= )efore V s 3 es l ie J mSer — JAMES LECLAIR EMMA LUGO SHIRLEY MATOTT WEAV Broadcast 2; Class Treasurer 2,3; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 3,4; Marian Senior Play 2,4; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Senior Play 3, 4; Play Contest 3; Basket- staff 3. 4; Music 1. 2, 3, 4. WEAV Broadcast 2; Sodality 1. 2; Marian ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Glee Club 1, 2, Staff 4; Music Festival 1. 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2,3,4; Sodality Vice President 4; Festival 1, 2,3. CLARENCE PATRIE Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2; Sodality 1, 2, 3,4; Senior Play 4. RICHARD PATRIE Sodality 1, 2,3, 4; WEAV Broadcast 2; Senior Play 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3.4; Baseball 1,2. 3et Q s T ui dfor ( termtij =- JEANNE PROULX Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; WEAV Broadcast 2; Pep Squad 3, Treasurer 1; Marian Staff 4; May Festival 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 4. Rosina Bee hard, Ann Brown and Celine Racine are enjoying the scene on the heath where the witches appear to Macbeth. Gathered together for the last time as a class, we leave the portals of our dear St. Mary's. Architects or sesame IEANNE PROULX------------------------------ Assistant Editor 5 IS TER ROBERT---------------------------------- Advisor ANN BROWN.....................-..................... Editor EMMA LUGO......................................... Typist MR. RALPH STONE AND AMATEURS.....................Photography THE SENIOR CLASS------------------- Advertising Committee The Advertising Committee sincere- ly thanks the Patrons and Business- men who have made possible the publication of Sesame. JJairons Champlain, New York DUPEE’S RESTAURANT BOB BREDENBURG ELMER LUCAS AMERICAN HOUSE MARGARET CARDIN VACHON’S SERVICE STATION PUBLIC MARKET Chazy, New York HISLOP'S Cooperville, New York FATHER BELVILLE Mooers, New York BARCOMB'S STORE Plattsburgh, New York HA ZEN’S MUSIC STORE VARIETY FLOWER SHOP PLATTSBURGH NEWS CO. DAME NEON SIGN LOMBARDO NI INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S HUBERT’S MERKEL’S HAGAR HART STUDIO DR. NARREAU ANTIQUE HOSPITAL L. C. BOLLES Rouses Point, New York PARK RESTAURANT LOG CABIN MOTEL ANCHORAGE HOTEL First row. ascending order, left to right: Ann Brown, Rejeanne Coupal, Rosina Bechard, Clarence Patrie, Shirley Matott, Leeward Babbie. Second row; Denyse LePage, Marie Glaude, John Favreau, Joan Fillion, Celine Racine. James LeClair. Third row: Pauline Fecteau, Beatrice Lafountain, Richard Patrie, Jeanne Proulx, Roland Menard. Compliments of HUBERT SLAUDE Plattsburgh, New York NATIONAL ARMY STORES Most Everything for Everybody 95-99 Margaret Street Plattsburgh, N. Y. 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Restaurant - Rooms Banquets and Wedding Parties Free Parking in Rear Rouses Point, N. Y. Champlain Branch PLATTSBURGH NATIONAL BANK and TRUST CO. Champlain, N. Y. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. M. L_. NHVERETT S SO MS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION SALES Every Thursday at Chazy Every Monday at Ellenburg Depot “WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET’ Chazy, New York IE. S. MASON, INC. Dodge and Plymouth 149 Margaret St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. BOUVEA BAKING CO. Oven Fresh! J bread PASTRIES Plattsburgh, N. Y. Compliments of Pres., Mrs. Elizabeth Bechard Champlain, N. Y. Best Wishes to the Senior Class M ■e Muwwvl TREMBLAY CHEVROLET - OLDS Sales and Service Tremblay Chevrolet Sales Champlain, N. Y. Phone 96 • let us do your y' c i mmS WARREN HOLT CORP. Automatic - Industrial - Dist. 52 Boynton Ave. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Phone 180 DELMAR BOUV'E Wholesale Confectioner Plattsburgh, N. Y. SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT L_a FONTAINE'S ESSO SERVICE Tires - Batteries - Lubrication Parts and Accessories Champlain, N. Y. 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LEVY BROTHERS Established 1883 NOAH LaFONTAINE 171 South Catherine St. Fleur, Groceries, Candy Wholesale Distributors Cigars and Tobacco, Etc. Phone 332 Plattsburgh, N. Y. Champlain, N. Y. L. H. BUCK CO., INC. CONDO PHARMACY 210 Oak Street 28 Montcalm Ave. Plattsburgh, New York Phone 516 Telephone 1260 - 1261 Plattsburgh, N. Y. AMES FURNITURE CO. CHALET MOTEL JACK McFADDEN, Manager Phone 416 MRS. LAURETTA PREVOST Manager 20 Marion St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Phone 140-F Open All Year Route 9 Champlain, N. Y. LAV1N CANDY CO. CHAMPLAIN HARDWARE Confectioner RALPH E. LEWIS, Proprietor 24 - 26 Oak St. Phone 738 Hardware and Coal Plattsburgh, N. Y. Champlain, N. Y. LYCEUM THEATRE CLINTON HOME APPLIANCES and FURNITURE W. F. KENNEDY, JR., Manager GEORGE LATINVILLE, JR. Champlain, N. Y. 256 Margaret St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. ROSEBUD CREAMERY CHAZY HARDWARE Grade “A” Milk and Cream Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk Plumbing, Heating Phone 1138 and Building Supplies Plattsburgh, N. Y. Chazy, N. Y. PAQUETTE’S PLATTSBURGH ELECTRIC Policies Provide Proper Protection SUPPLY, INC. Electrical Supplies and Fixtures Champlain, N. Y. 327 Cornelia St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. RAYMOND BEDARD CUMBERLAND MOTOR SALES New Idea and Massey - Harris 320 Cornelia Street Farm Machines Phone 3095 or 3096 Sales and Service Phone 36B Champlain, N, Y. Plattsburgh, N. Y. STONE’S STUDIO KENNETH C. WOOD Champlain, N- Y. A Floor Covering Service Phone 2062 Plattsburgh, New York BOIRE’S FLOWER SHOP EMERY’S SERVICE STATION Flowers for All Occasions (SHELH TEL. 2742 Chazy, N. Y. Champlain New York JUBERT’S STORE HOLLAND FURNACE CO. Emerson TV and 146 Boynton Ave. Television Appliances Phone 3679 Sciota, N. Y. Plattsburgh, N. Y. La VALLEY’S FUNERAL HOME CHAMPLAIN G. L. F. Complete Funeral and Feed - Fertilizer Ambulance Service and Farm Supplies ALONZO A. LaVALLEY, Prop. Phone 161-A Champlain, N. Y. Phone 82F Champlain, N. Y. C. W. (BILL) ELDRIDGE REV. GILBERT MENARD 27 Clinton St. Rouses Point St. Mary’s Church Representing Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. Potsdam, New York Hartford, Conn. YORK SERVICE STATION F. W. MYERS AND SNACK BAR Greasing and Washing General Insurance Phone 155-F Rouses Point, N. Y. Rouses Point, N. Y. PLATTSBURGH GARDEN CENTER Tree and Landscaping Service ! p 120 Boynton Ave. Si � O o Plattsburgh, N. Y. Plattsburgh, N. Y. SHELTON ALPHONSE BECHARD SHELTON General Merchandise QUALITY DRY CLEANING Beer - Gas - Oil Telephone 1505 Phone: Champlain 9-Y-22 Lake Shore Road Cooperville, N. Y. Plattsburgh, N. Y. DR. GEORGE H. GONYEA M. D. RON’S RESTAURANT and Telephone 3460-3461 SERVICE STATION Plattsburgh, N. Y. Chazy, N. Y. NATIONAL ECONOMY STORES FITCH’S STORE 136-140 Margaret Street General Merchandise Plattsburgh, N. Y. Mooers, N. Y. DICK’S LUNCH FROZEN FOOD LOCKER MARCEL CARPENTER Manager ROBERT C. DUMONT, Owner Chazy, N. Y. Processing - Smoking Wholesale Meats Champlain, New York RATTA’S SERVICE STATION I. G. A. F. J. RATTA, Prop. Chazy, N. Y. Meats - Groceries Hardware - Paints 24 Hour Towing Service Rouses Point, N. Y. CLINTON PRESS, INC. CHAMPLAIN LAUNDRY 20 Miller Street Quality Service Odorless Cleaning Plattsburgh, New York Champlain, New York MABEL D. FAIRCHILD SHOP ANGELO’S RESTAURANT BAKERY Antique and Modern Gifts Quality Cold Cuts and Imported Cheese 102 Broad Street 24 Margaret St. Plattsburgh, New York Phone 366 Plattsburgh, New York L. E. FAVREAU Compliments of Tobacco - Candies Gas and Oil HOGGE’S DRUG STORE Tel. Plattsburgh 5-W-2 Beekmantown, N. Y. Champlain, New York PLATTSBURGH ROUSES POINT SUPPLY COAL CO. INC. L. P. Gas Appliances 55 Weed St. Phone 829 ROSWELL A. LaBOMBARD Manager Heating - Plumbing Roofing - Painting W. H. WELLETTE, Prop. Phone 7 THE CUPBOARD REV. ARTHUR DESROSIERS Saint Mary’s Church Champlain, New York Champlain, New York BLAIR WEBBER LOUIS’ PHOTOGRAPHERS BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP 52 Margaret Street LOUIS MASELLA Plattsburgh, N. Y. Permanents and Waves Phone 1175 128 Margaret St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. AUSTIN’S MEN’S STORE A. MASON SONS, INC. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Yard and Office Plattsburgh, N. Y. Phone 320 Phone 227 MERIT SHOE STORE Headquarters for the MONETTE’S FURNITURE Famous Guide Step Shoes Phone 47 Open Evenings For the Entire Family 60 Margaret St. Plattsburgh, N. Y. Mooers, N. Y. Free Delivery A. H. MARSHALL CO. H. C. BURDEAU Hardware and General Merchandise Sporting Goods Admiral Appliances Plattsburgh, N. Y. Mooers Forks, N. Y. MOOERS FEED GROCERY MOOER’S COFFEE SHOP MRS. LENA E. LAVALLEY P. J. NEVERETTE, Prop. Open 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Mooers, N. Y. Closed on Tuesday Phone 96 Mooers, N. Y. J. W. TOUSIGNANT SON C. F. MILLETTE Radio and Television Office Equipment Sales and Service Remington Typewriters Sold - Repaired - Rented 65 Oak Street 10 Oak Street Plattsburgh, N. Y. Plattsburgh, N. Y. W. W. FINNEY SONS, INC. CLINTON CO. DAIRYMEN’S “Everything for the Farm” CO - OP ASSOCIATION, INC. Plattsburgh, N. 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Telephone 16 PEARL’S STANLEY LINCOLN MERCURY SALES DEPARTMENT STORE 147 Bridge St. Champlain, New York Plattsburgh, N. Y. Telephone 312 ANDREW J. F1LION V. S. JERRY SONS, INC. Fuel Oil Dealer 5 MacDonough Street Champlain, New York Plattsburgh, N. Y. Church St. Phone 135 t w � « ««• V� I AM CM MAM IAno rUttrtMW , COMTAM DAMA� t|(A� . • zut ? vm 2?5wpFm