St Marys High School - Vale Yearbook (Clarksburg, WV)

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IHI 'Ill llW came a new worry-- However do you open this thing--I've forgotten my combination! During the year there were try-outs for cheerleaders, raf- fling goods for the bazaar and receptions into the Red Cross. Then came the big surprise. We were going to put on a campaign to raise funds for a new Catholic I-IighSchool with the help of our parents and friends of the dif- ferent parishes. We were assigned at once the task to write essays on our ideas of the school we wanted. The contest was won by Rose Marie Marra. Ofcourse, everyone lived in dread and fear of Latin and geometry, but they really weren't so terrible. In fact, one member of the class got 100010 in the Latin mid -term exam! We enjoyed, in particular, dissecting worms and frightening certain members of the class. The time went only too fast for us. Our three-day Retreat, May Pro- cession, exams and we feltjust a little more grown up for we were Juniors. Remember the excitement of returning in September ? Names of Juniors appeared in all the organizations. Yes, at last we had made the news! We raised money for the Senior Picnic: we took an active part in the Sodality, theC,S,M,C. , the Student Council. We were honored, during the year, by a visit from the Superior of Saint Joseph' s Convent, Reverend Mother Agnes Regina and also from Reverend Father Kirwin, Superintendent of Diocesan Schools. Amidst activity and festivity, we stopped for a few sacred moments of our annual retreat. The days were going byg we tried in vain to retard their progress, exams, awful moments of dread, but at last the rainbow. Yes, we were Seniors. Seniors, abit dignified and familiar withall the old customs. Elections in this club and that, staffappointments for the first year book, Perfection- ist. How proud we were of this accomplishment. Visits to the various in- dustries in our city, sitting in on atrial at the Court House, observing the different stages in the printing of our daily newspaper, are some of the local interests that will long be remembered. Our Parent-Student dance, our Class Play, our visits to the Veterans' Hospital, reading to the children in Saint Mary'sHospital, all bring feelings of content for having done some little act to make others happy. Suddenly it was Easter and the days were flyingby--we had spring fever as the days of May drew closer and suddenly we were treasuring each moment, determined that Saint Mary's would be proud ofthe Senior Class of '54, . .each event took on special meaning, be- cause everything was happening for the last time, May Day, the Prom, the Class Awards and the stirring strains of 'Pomp and Circumstance'--- and it is time to say goodbye. The carefree days, the laughing hours will live on in our memories forever.

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HIE 'Ill UW It was September 7, 1950. There we stood, just a group of First Year youngstersp some trying hard to hide that strange feeling of newness under a cloak of nonchalanceg others fidgeting about, all, however, experiencing a thrill which has never quite been equalled, one which filled us with fear, expectancy, joy and friendliness and left us a rather weak and trembling crowd of Freshmen. C onfusion seemed to pervade the class. There were new teachers, new books, newfriends, everything new. Very soon though, little '54 gained apermanent positiong we carvedaniche high and mighty which would be won only by perseverance, hard work, and loyalty, thank God we have not failed. Don'tyou remember, class of '54, that first time you marched into assemb- ly ? How proud you were to stand there and toe the old red line! On the first gym day when uniforms were worn, dismayed cries of ButInever dreamed we had to wear these long things -- Oh, dear, where did I put my sweater -- I beg your pardon, but did you see my blouse ? echoed through the locker room. Then those first reports! How small feet shook in shoes and small hearts pulsated wildly as we marched up to receive them. Class elections, delightful hours in class, in gym, in glee club, a duel with upper class- men which might have meant defeat for us but not inglorious. Thanksgiving came and went leaving us a little less green and one hundred per-cent freshies, Bright spots stand out, such as our first basketball game, played against the Juniors. We were defeated but felt for the first game the score was not so bad. Ensuing games with the Sophomores and Seniors led to overwhelming defeat by the Seniors fnever mind the score, and a hard won victory over the Sophs. After the Christmas vacation, and with the arrival of January, a period of mental stress set in. Mid-term examinations were in full swing, and students, with haunted eyes were heard saying, Wasn't that awful? l never passed that! However, all things must come toan end and finally this night- mare passed away, with only the marks to prove it a reality. After the Easter vacation, time flew by and exams were again upon us. That fearsome period safely passed, and goodbyes said, we departed for the summer. lt was September, 1951, another school year had begunjand the Sopho- more room was overflowing with giggling, summer-clad students just glad tobe back and able to see the gang, Thus the term began, a term replete with energy, happiness and good times. With the distribution of lockers

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MASS PRUPHHIY Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! This is your T, V. station S, M, H. S, in Hollywood bringing you the highlights of the world on this beautiful evening ofNovember 4, 1964. Tonightwe have the world's famous news com- mentator, Alycia Shepherd, to bring you the news of the world. Independence, Missouri. Rose Marie Marra, the world-famous opera singer, and Patricia Terneus, avery talented musician, are having an inter- view with Margaret Truman. Their next appearance is at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Washington, D, C, The newly elected President, Anthony Petitto, and his wife, the former Mary Ann Malfregeot, have just moved into the White House with their six children. The House is a mad house at the present, but knowing the President as we do, it will all be settled soon. White Sands, Arizona. Paul Gyke has just made a trip to the moon and back in a total of sixty seconds. He must have been flying! New York, New York. Stan Torchia has taken over Dragnet since Jack Webb's death. He always dreamed of being a detective, now his dream has come true. Bridgeport, West Virginia, Betty Grable was in a fatal auto accident in which the car she was driving collided with an ice cream wagon. She was rushed toSaint Mary's Hospital where our former classmate, Jeanne Digges, Surgical Supe r v i s or , and Mary Evelyn Cain, head nurse, performed the operation and failed. Miss Grable was taken to Coughlin's Funeral Home where Julia Cauliflower, morgue keeper, took over. Hollywood, Qalifornia. Mary Jean Yanovak and Frank Harris, two of our unforgettable classmates , are starring in the movie version of Broadway's biggest hit, The Hungriest Pair. Detroit, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliverio have just had their third child, another girl. Mrs. Oliverio is the former Miss Phyllislnsani. South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame has won their ninth straight football game. Last night's game was really a thriller! Their coach Don Chicarell, former captain of Saint Mary's High School football team, is really proud of his boys. B elieve m e , the team is proud of their wonderful coach, too. 1'