St Marys High School - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Milford, MA)

Page 8 text:

This is the beginning of the end. The beginning of the book which is to be the last and the great¬ est achievement of the Class of 19 5 of St. ' Marjr s High School. For four years, we have been united as a class—-in joy and sorrow, work and play, vic¬ tory and defeat. Now we must go out into the world as individuals prepared to tread life’s path-alone. In order to always preserve in our hearts these glorious years that were the happiest of our lives, we are publishing this ninth edition of The lBlue Mantle. Its purpose is to furnish enjoyment in the years to come—enjoyment of the things that made our school years happy ones. Although this book may seem trite to a more ma¬ ture reader,it contains sentiments of great depth. Into our Blue Mantle,wo havo poured forth our love, work and patience, not for our own glory, but for the greater honor and glory of Our Blessed Mother and Her Divine Son. » No mnttor how far away the future may take us from the beloved portals of our Alma Mater, wo pray that we may never stray from the protecting folds of Mary’s Blue Mantle. ,v ■ 1 Mary Toixoira John Rice

Page 7 text:

' to ouz fzierid, counieloz and dnectoz ftntez ft. Reich mam. SJn tziiute to hez untizina e fdn ouz Ijehalf We. the clan of) 1945. Sectionatelu dedicate this Rlue Man tie -ft ouz final achievement feze at faint Mazu ' i fhcademij

Page 9 text:

For the first time in the history of the publication of The Blue Mantle, a copy of the 1944 edition was sent to the National Scholastic Press Association for criticism, commendation, and a scoring on the work done by the Senior Class of St. Mary f s High School. The object of the National Scholastic Press Association is to make possible co-operative effort on the part of scholastic editors for the continual improvement of school publications so that they may better serve the cause of education and the indiv¬ idual institutions which they represent. This association is conducted by the School of Journalism of Minnesota University. Upon receiving a reply to our contribution, it was found to the delight of all, that The Blue Mantle had received First Class Honor Hating. The criticisms in The Blue Mantle Score B ook were carefully studied in order that the present edition- 1945 might prove to have a better construction and include the corrections and suggestions offered. When the Class of 1945 began working on The Blue Mantle the score-book was checked and double-checked for advice on im¬ provements which could be made. This yearbook publication is the work of the Senior Class assisted by the student body. Articles, write-ups, features - are assigned to individuals or for class competition,The Com¬ mercial and Classical divisions joined in carrying out the sten¬ cil work and in the operation of the mimeograph machine. It is a long and difficult task but the finished product well repays us for the time and effort devoted to it. The Scholastic Award in the past year, has greatly aug - mented the interest of the students in making a lasting and a worthwhile publication. Working on the yearbook also makes the average student ac¬ quire new responsibilities in actual journalistic procedure as well increasing the mechanical skills in typing and stencil mak¬ ing, It offers the students an opportunity to display their nat¬ ural talents in art, individualism and composition. This year, the classes are working hard in order that they may improve the record made by the Class of 44 and that in the years to come w The Blue Mantle will carry a high standard of journalistic display with other high-ranking yearbooks from the high schools all over the country. Anne DesBarres 45 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS CITATION THE BLUE MANTLE