St Marys Commercial High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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y Q CCR -S y1fiS'Y at And so the curtain was rung down on the active drama of life, nVaoation.' With enthusiasm, forty-four girls received the announcement of another drama in which they were to star. This one was entitled nJuniors of St. Mary's.n Our first two weeks were filled with experiments and prebl ms, such as- lunvtofind room in vour locker for all the paraphernalia you think is necessary to bring, and how to ascend and descend three flights of slippery stairs gracefully, The first feature of our new career that flashed on the screen was the First Friday Communion in October. lith all the magnificence and splendor of an army, we marched in our school regalia to the communion rail to receive Christ, The days progressed rapidly into weeks and all were happily engrossed in the mysteries of Bookkeeping and Typing. At this time we eagerly decided to elect the class officers, The ones chosen to lead the group were Annette Goeddeke, Presidentg Betty Kurz, Vice-Presidentg Geneva Thomas, Secretary: and Rosemary Wiemeyer, Treasurer. Then our peace was suddenly shattered by a menacing sign posted on our bulletin, Yes, you've guessed it. The Initiation! On the unfortunate day, we climbed unfamiliar stairs to the accompaniment of screams and groans, While we were experiencing hair-splitting maneuvers, the Seniors laughed at our ridiculous costume of childhood days, Our minds wandered and we pictured ourselves as Seniors when we would have our fun at the cost of the Jl2l'1iOl'Sg A senerita, a bride, a baby, even Snow White and many other distinguished characters marched across the stage for inspection and right on to the Doll Booth and into the hearts of the patronizers of St, Mary's annual bazaar. Again a reel was flashed on a screen but this time it was a Urcal movie.u The humorous and jovial Father Murphy, foreign missionary' was the director. The Senior room proved to be some theater while we previewed the wilds of distant Africa and the work of the Catholic m.ssionaries, Then came the gala celebration of the year, Father Hoeger's Silver Jubilee. The entire student body sang the Mass and later participated in a little program given in honor of the Jubilarian. we were graciously visited by His Excellency Bishop Byrnes of Africa, who had come to Detroit for a short stay,

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And then the familiar Mister Turkey took the spotlight as the Thanksgiving season rolled around. With charitable and enthusiastic hearts, we collected enough food to fill several baskets for the needy of Old St. Mary's parish. Our award was had in the satisfaction that we were able to bring happiness into the hearts of the unfortunate. During the Forty Hours of Devotion, which lasted from December 6 to 8, a solemn air reigned over the school. This devotion and the Novena to the Immaculate Conception ended on December 8, when all the commercial students participated in a triumphant procession of the Blessed Sacrament. We were then assigned to play the favorite character of the year, good old nSaint Hick.u With our little gifts wrapped in gay paper, we went up to the auditorium for the Christmas party. The smiling faces of the little children and their happy greet- ings were their gifts to us in return. Old Father Time flew swiftly by and only the exams--as if that was not enough--took place in January. In February, we received the hearts of the Post Graduates in the form of invi- tations. On the tenth everyone enjoyed a pleasant time at the Valentine Party. The annual retreat approached rather suddenly after the previous affair. The nOur Fatheru and the nHail Maryu took on a new meaning as our Retreat Master, Father Hoeger, explained them. On Sunday morning, the feast of St. Joseph, we ended the retreat with Mass, a general Communion and the renewal of our Baptismal vows. The traditional Mothers' Day party was held on April 18. On this day, our Mothers had their first glimpse of our nWerkshop.n After being introduced to our teachers, they enjoyed a pleasant afternoon, playing bingo and cards. Swish! Swish! could be heard on the second floor of the school as we prepared for the May Crowning with attendants primping up in their formals and the prefect in her white gown and filmy veil. A very edifying ceremony took place in Church as a crown of blossoms was placed on the head of Our Blessed Mother by the prefect. All the students took part and offered a rose to the Queen of Heaven as we passed her throne. June and Graduation are rather synonymous. With Class Day, we bade farewell to the Graduates of 1959. During the year, several girls already discontinued the course of study. They were Betty Schoenmakers, Lorraine lkir, Geneva Thomas, and Gloria Springer. So now we had only 38 prospective seniors for 1940. Class Day, however, did not end the year, no, we still would be united at the Bob-lo excursion which took place the day after Graduation. After a pleasant day, we said goodbye until we would meet again in September. September 7, the first day of school, 59 new Seniors exchanged greetings with their associates. we were minus a few of our original class of Juniors, but we were happy to welcome a new member into our midst, Margaret DeBruyne, who had just returned from a visit to Belgi m.