St Marys High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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Building for To-morrow MARY ELIZABETH MCAULIFF l'Betty f' our typical lrish colleen, has all the earmarks of a daughter of Erin, complete with deep blue eyes and an indomitable fighting spirit. This lass is also Saint Mary's most enthusiastic sports' fan, for a game is not complete without her lusty cheers and energetic applauding. Betty has artistic ability, too, which was capably shown in the Senior Play and the Glee Club concerts. Cn a rainy day when our spirits are drooping, we turn to Betty to revive us with a dose of dry humor and lively wit, making her Hour bright ray of sunshine . JAMES HUGHES lim is that certain blend of good sense and good humor, a combination that makes him rate with all. This easy-going chap appears to be a shy, self-conscious adolescent but, Don't judge a book by its cover . Humorous guips that escape into his conversations and compositions have made him as well-liked as corn on-the-cob. l-le started his blaze of glory in high-school as president of the freshman class and continued his triumphal march as vice-president of the sophomores. lim's face has become familiar on both court and gridiron. lt took him four years to fall, and now lim is Old Faithful . MARGARET F AHEY Marg, a typical brunette beauty, has labored for four years in St. Mary's to assure the rightful place of women, which, in her opinion, is two steps ahead of men. Be it an historical, grammatical or geographical discussion, you Will find Margaret ready to match wits with anyone and everyone. For four years Marg has made herself indispensable on dance committees, literary staffs, in Sodality and the Reading Club, she has proved to be a valuable member. She has participated in practically all important interclass debates and each time has successfully given a word's eye View of the guestion. Marg has successfully proved that words speak louder than actions. - ,

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MARGARET SWEETLAN D Vifantedz an energetic and tactful young woman to fill the office of Senior Class secretary, which was so capably filled by Margaret. This position was but a stepping stone to success .... Binghamton Secretarial School seems to be her goal. They say she has high hopes of being some business executive's indispensable 'iMan Friday in the future. Complementing her secretarial ability is her mastery of bizarre character interpretations and numerous difficult dialects, which helped to make this year's dramatic attempt of the Senior Class a smashing success! So realistic did she make the character of Minnie, the colored maid, that Margaret, caught unawares, will guite naturally reply in the affirmative Yas Umm! WILLIAM WEST Bill doesn't see why he has to mix geometry, English and history with his personal after-class hours. This carefree senior has passed his years at St. Mary's, never letting business come before pleasure. Because he does not list football as business, Bill has succeeded in making it a profitable diversion both for himself and St. Marys You might think he was bashful, but jive and jam will always bring him out of his shell. l-leavy assignments never bother Bill because he has adopted for his slogan t'Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow . MARIORIE KEENAN Marge is everyones idea of the typical high school student because she is always ready, willing and able to do her part to promote school activities. Her name is just an abbreviation for school spirit. Whether it looks like triumph or defeat, this vivacious brunette is always ready to cheer the boys on to Hfight for the blue and gold . Marge displayed her dramatic ability in the class play to such an extent that we visioned her as a star flickering in the cinema skies. ln her more serious moments Marge is a true child of Mary, a zealous Catholic Daughter, in brief, the ideal Catholic girl. .37 38 3

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...gr I IEANNE GOULD lust close you eyes and imagine an erect and sturdy easel which is covered with flesh tinted paper to which we apply a dash of chestnut brown paint for hair, two circles of grass-like green, outlined in heavy brown for eyes, a smudge of pink beneath each orb and a dash of ruby red for smiling lips to amply portray our dignified senior, who is as pretty as a picture. School days have been happy days for leanne, who has done everything from cheer-leading to editing the yearbook. Intellectual, sociable and dependable she is St. Mary's Hall American girl . ROBERT GALVIN Bob stalwart gridster, oratorical wizard, right-hand man plus all the trimmings, is the solu- tion of how to win friends and influence people . l-le displayed his executive ability in the junior class and he is an ardent promoter of senior activities. Bob reached another rung on that well known ladder when he ably enacted a leading part in the class play with all the earmarks of an experienced actor. When you see his fighting spirit and the mischief in his eye you'll know that he is a true son of Erin. Bob , according to his classmates, is E Pluribus Unus . YVONNE BURNS Vonnie sweet, serene, and sincere specifies the character of our pert chere, whose French ancestry attributes to her pleasing nature. Her delicate femininity belies her athletic ability in winter and summer sports, but proves her perfection in the culinary arts. lmaginative and artistic, she captivated the audience at the Senior Play by her humorous portrayal of young lulie Long. Yvonne, our version of Ginny Sims, is always an eager participator in any musical festival or Glee Club concert. l-laving natural grace and rhythm, she is a dreamer's delightg on the dance floor, a virtual symphony in motionnl 6,31 -38-3 9