St Marys High School - Ave Maria Yearbook (Elizabeth, NJ)

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Our excited and happy freshmen entered the audi- torium where they were welcomed by Father Meyer. Father spoke to them in a stern voice, tinged with kindness. High marks would have to be obtained in the following years. Cooperation among the students themselves, and with the faculty was stressed. Con- duct, obedience, honesty, and truthfulness are all part of the program which is to be found at St. Mary's. i . f SZ S ln the classrooms the freshmen receiveda preview of the studies and activities which would take place dur- ing the year. After the classes were appointed, the freshmen finally felt they were a part of the school. Sister David Ellen is helping Io Ann Sodano solve her first difficulty. Speedy freshmen in class in 201 seem to be already settled and waiting for dismissal. Ronald Mieman, Ierry Coyle, Iudy Henning, Alice llko, Patricia Kakerka, Louise Iaslowski, Mary Mullroney. 71 On September 9, 1957, Sister Agatha Maria warmly welcomed our freshmen in the audi- torium. ln her gracious manner she expressed above everything the importance of school spirit and unity in St. Mary's. Sister went on to say that as the freshmen enter a new school, they also approach a new phase of life which demands more responsibility to God and to their parents. In conclusion she reminded the new students that if they apply themselves to the best of their ability in everything, she will always stand behind them. Ideals are like the stars- we never reach them, but like the mariners on the sea, we chart our course by them. , 414 Jkt: K eff

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The foundation Y of every '- state is 7 the education of its youth. V k ,,..........T.g: s Scene the freshmen will alwa s Anxious, but very timid describes our freshmen the first day at St. Mary's. As they entered, they tried- to anticipate the future months that lay before them. 2 fe Y remember. September 9, 1957, one o'clock, finds the freshmen ready to enter and start life as high school students. It looks as if the freshmen want to come to school! They can hardly wait for the door to open. These freshmen registered mixed feelings as they started their school life in Saint Mary's High. Their expressions seem to say, What will high school be like? Stephen Bowbliss, Connie Rogucki, Carolyn Downey, loseph Majcher, Mary Ann Gerrity, Richard Garlipp.

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XA JK Iudith Hennessey, leannine Lunz, Iohn Cavino, Io Ann Ledwith. Patrick Volpe, Ierry Coyle lkneelingl, launch a Family Rosary Crusade through the help ot the organizer, Sister Iulia Agnes. Y LXIT1 72 Ralph Cabrera Mary Tunis Lawrence Tevnan Robert Kautz, and Cynthia Martin attempt to convince 9B students that English grammar is interesting, as well as uselul and necessary tor all freshmen. Hard work, not cleverness, is the secret ot success. Freshmen take an honest pride in the glory of having the second floor for themselves. Their curriculum in- cludes religion, English, Latin, his- tory, algebra, health, and physical education. Our freshmen participate wholeheartedly in the various activities and drives, and show enthusiasm in their eager following of sports events. They exhibit the true spirit ot Saint Mary's High by their fine cooperation and promise to be a credit to their Alma Mater. Students are provided with pictorial atmosphere galore as they watch Patricia Bartinique explaining the singular imperfect ot laudo. Michael Struening, William Vill, Robert Gold- stein, Ninta Orlando, Patricia Royer. 'S