St Mildreds High School - Memories Yearbook (Laurel, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1941 volume:

Memoirs of PdLU dJhe Studenti St. mtu:, J4ifL ScU JauJ, War„Lj Entrance to the Extensive Grounds or St. Mildred's 2 Sister M. Bede, C. M. P. 2dedica tion In appreciation of her kind guidance and keen interest in our problems; and out of profound grati- tude for her untiring efforts and willing sacrifices that we might attain our long sought goal, gradua- tion, we, the Class of 1941, respectfully dedicate this annual to our Beloved Principal, SISTER MARY BEDE 3 REV. JOSEPH A. MYER The Academy has had the benefit, this year, of the con- tinued valuable help and coun- sel of our beloved pastor, Rev- erend Joseph A. Myer. Both faculty and students wish to express their sincere apprecia- tion of his untiring efforts. Father Myer has always helped our school in every way possible, and we hope he will be associated with us for many years to come. REV. CARL WILBERD1NG We have also been favored by the great interest of Father C. Wilberding, U. S. Army Chaplain, who came to Mary- land from Indianapolis and was stationed at Fort George G. Meade for several months. His various duties in Camp did not prevent his doing many things to benefit our school, and we wish to acknowledge our deep obligation to him. 4 Sr. Mary Bede, B.A., M.A., Principal Teacher of Science and Mathematics Sr. Mary Clara, B.A. Sr. Mary. Fidelis, B.A. Teacher of Social Studies Teacher of English and Language Sr. Mary Constance, B.A. Commercial Teacher 5 • • • MEMOIRS • • • CECILIA ELIZABETH BERTLING Thy Modesty a Candle to thy merit. ACTIVITIES: Choir, Tennis Club, Glee Club, Treasurer of the Sodality, and Typist of the Newspaper. Blondie MARGARET VICTORIA CURTIN She moves like a Goddess, She looks like a Queen. ACTIVITIES: President of Freshman Class, Secretary of Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes, Prefect of Sodality in Junior Class. Tennis Club, Glee Club, Choir, Yearbook staff, and May Queen in 1941. Vicky EDWARD LOUIS KENNEDY To worry little and study less Is my idea of happiness. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook staff, News- paper reporter, Athletics, Glee Club and Choir. Edward 6 • • • MEMOIRS • • • CHARLES WEBSTER KNOX, JR. I'm from Missouri. ACTIVITIES: Confraternity, Glee Club, Choir, Athletics, and News- paper. Professor ANNA MARIE KIERNAN Happy am I, from care I'm free Why aren't they all contented like me? ACTIVITIES: Sodality, Glee Club, Tennis Club, Yearbook staff, and Newspaper reporter. Mac JAMES ELDER LEPORE “A wave compound ot frolic and fun, Who relished a joke and re- joiced in a pun. ACTIVITIES: Choir, Glee Club, Con- fraternity, and Athletics. Daladie r 7 • • • MEMOIRS • • • MARY JEAN STOUT She has daring fancies of her own.” ACTIVITIES: Yearbook staff. Glee Club, Tennis Club, Newspaper re- porter, and President of the Civics Club. Jeannie JAMES VINCENT TRIMIGLOZZI Lead me to some quiet and lonely vale.” ACTIVITIES: Choir, Newspaper, Glee Club, Confraternity, and Athletics. Trim MARGARET ESTHER TUTTLE Graceful ease and sweetness void of pride, Would hide her faults, if she had faults to hide.” ACTIVITIES: Prefect of Sodality in Senior Class, Choir, Tennis Club, Glee Club, Yearbook staff and News- paper typist. Tootles 8 • • • MEMOIRS • • • JOHN ANTHONY ZALONIS And still they gazed and still their wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” ACTIVITIES: President of Junior and Senior Classes, Editor of Newspaper, Yearbook Staff, Glee Club, Athletics, and Musician at Entertainments. Johnny FAREWELL TO ST. MILDRED'S HIGH Dear Classmates, now the time has come When we must say, Good-bye,” To friends and teachers, kind and true, To dear St. Mildred's High. St. Mildred's High, St. Mildred's High, Were sad to leave thy halls; For happy days, so tree from care, We've spent within these walls. We love the stately budding trees, We love the waving grass; We love the walls, the rooms and all We love each lad and lass. For four short years we've tarried here, Enjoying every day, That has been spent in work and play; Oh, how we wish to stay. 9 • • • MEMOIRS • • • HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1941 St. Mildred's High always has been in the front rank of the Educa- tional Institutions of the State. In order to retain and improve its position— as it has always done—the faculty and equipment consistently have been strengthened and bettered from year to year. Since the student-body of any school must function as an integral unit, we of the class of 1941, not only have seen these improvements made, but have benefited from them. 1937- 38 A class of seventeen freshmen entered St. Mildred's High School in the fall of 1937. Eleven of them had graduated from our Elementary School in June of that year; six came from other schools—both in and out of our state. All of us began our secondary school education with some trepidation because we had already begun to realize, after our graduation a few months ago, that our primary-school courses had only tapped the Fount of Knowledge made available to all students by our excellent educational system and that we were crossing a threshold beyond which awaited much hard work in, (to us), as yet unchartered and altogether new fields. Our fear did not last long, however, for we were quickly taken in hand by the faculty and, with their patient and capable tutelage, found our work not only interesting, but pleasant and beneficial to us in many ways in our everyday lives. So it was that we came to the end of the Scholastic year—and its accom- panying examinations—with a feeling that we had been greatly helped thereby. It should be mentioned, before going further, that—during this year—our high school, which always had been affiliated with the Catholic University of America, was recognized as an accredited secondary school by the State Board of Education. During the year, too, our class participated—with the other students of our school, in the Bi-Centennial celebration of the birthday of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, at Doughoregan Manor, the ancient seat of the Carroll family. The Drum and Bugle Corps of the Laurel Sons of the American Legion (al- though it included many boys not of our faith) very kindly cooperated with us and provided martial music for the occasion. Our school, then brought to direct comparison with much larger ones from the District of Columbia and from all parts of Maryland, received many favorable comments for the out- standing appearance and conduct of its representation. 1938- 39 Our class, Sophomores now, was so unfortunate as to lose many desirable members before the beginning of the scholastic year—certain of our good students moving to other localities or finding it necessary to attend other schools. This loss, however, was offset by the completion of arrangements which made it possible for children in Fort George G. Meade to attend St. Mildred's and, although none of them entered our Class, the enrollment of the school— considered as a whole—was above that of the preceding year. James Trimiglozzi had joined us towards the end of the first year. 1939- 40 The composition of our class changed during our Junior year, but the losses exactly equaled the gains—so our number remained unchanged. Those who joined us as Juniors were Marilyn Weaver, Charles Knox, and Edward Kennedy. We hope to be able to say they will graduate with us. This year saw the publication of the first Year Book” of our school—a work 10 • • • MEMOIRS • • • of which any similar Institution might well be proud. It also saw the mod- ernization and extension of our Laboratory Equipment. 1940-41 Neither scholastic nor other casualties were sustained by our class in its passage from the Junior to the Senior year. We did have the good fortune to receive as a new member, Mary Jean Stout, of Fort George G. Meade, who soon became actively engaged in all our class programs. This year has been one of intensive study—not exclusively one of work, however, for the progressive spirit of our faculty is shown by their encourage- ment of two dances which were sponsored and arranged by our Class. The affairs were successful and did much to maintain an enthusiastic school spirit. Our four years in high school have not been marked by any unusual hap- penings. That is as it should be—in every well-ordered school. The courses of study have not been easy. We have had to work hard to attain and hold proper scholastic standing, but our difficulties have been minimized and our respective paths made smooth by the ability and kindness of the faculty. Therefore, we may honestly say, the years have been pleasant as well as profitable for us, and we shall look back to St. Mildred's with affection and gratitude in the years to come. Margaret Curtin, '41 PROPHECIES Oh, Senior Class of St. Mildred's High School, hear ye the message I bring. Life is divided into three great periods, the past, the present, the future. The past, with its many happy days of freedom from care, is behind you. It is now only a succession of beautiful memories, that, in years to come, we shall love to recall. The present, with its petty trials, its days of study and play, of triumph and disappointment, is with you now, but the great unknown future stretches out before you, an untraveled road, filled with—you know not what. Perhaps it is great joy and success; perhaps sorrow and disap- pointment; perhaps wealth; perhaps poverty; perhaps fame. You go forward with, as it were, your eyes blindfolded, traveling the great road of life, each step opening up something new, something unexpected. But I, with my mystic power, can unfold that future to you and give a brief glimpse of this class many years from today while I gaze into my crystal ball. O mystic ball, from out thy depths, The luture to this class reveal. Thy knowledge, hidden deep from sight, Pray give us now, and naught conceal. I see a great building from which several, very charming young ladies, books in arm, walk lightly and merrily chatting to their cars. In the midst of them I behold our lovely Margaret Curtin. Peggy has just surprised the whole University by finding an isotope heretofore unknown to any chemist. What else could be expected as a result of Margaret's untiring efforts in her studies? I see miles and miles stretching before me—a farm—more specifically a poultry farm. Let me see—I know that face under the broad hat: Charles Webster Knox, Jr. Business seems to be booming enough for Charles to do a little traveling on the side, as he appears to be tossing a few of his suitcases into a very nifty limousine. Have a good trip, Charles! 1 1 • • • MEMOIRS • • • There comes a courtroom into view. A renowned lawyer is pleading the case for his client. Of course, I know this intelligent looking young gentleman anywhere, for it is none other than the John Zalonis. Keep up the good work, Johnny; the going looks like it's all for you, and I don't blame this, either. Gracious, a handsome chap in naval uniform I see now! Could it be Edward Kennedy? Why, it is he; I see him clearly now. Lt. Kennedy is ready to board one of Uncle Sam's finest battleships. Coming into view is a large Army Hospital. Up and down the long cor- ridors speed noiselessly angels of mercy. Do 1 not know the one coming now with the happy smile? Indeed, it's Miss Mary Jean Stout. She seems to be very popular with the Staff and patients many of whom owe their quick recovery to the kind attention she extends to everyone. The neatest little cottage, one could ever dream of, is now in the center of the crystal ball. The door opens, and there stands our lovely golden-haired Cecilia Bertling. I do not know her married name. The guests, she is receiv- ing now, simply call her Cely. With the fading of this blissful scene, I see another quickly replacing it. A great office building. Dictating a letter to one of his secretaries, I see James Trimiglozzi. I do not know much about accounting, but Trim must, because he arranges everything with ease and preciseness. Fame, at last, has come to you, Jim! Another view. Do I see right? A boxing match has just ended. The referee is holding high the hand of the winner, who is none other than James Lepore. James doesn't look as if he had been boxing. He moves about rather quietly. Boxing for him is a pasttime game among friends, you know. Here is a stately home. Now I can see through the window into a room with furniture artistically arranged. Everything is just so! No wonder—for it's our gentle Margaret Tuttle who has been made queen in the house. Don’t forget, Peggy, to send all the little princes and princesses to St. Mildred's. Now the ball is growing dim, but I can still recognize the smiling face of Marie Kiernan as she is boarding her plane for a flight to St. Mildred's High to rest and hide there from the enthusiastic public, after she set a record in flying to California. Dimmer and dimmer grows the ball. Its message is over, and I, too, will say to you my farewell message, God bless you! Carolyn Ringe, '42 MOTTO THROUGH LIFE Here's to this nineteen lorty-one class! Here's a wish tor each lad and a wish lor each lass. May we have courage to tight tor the right. Courage, no matter how dark be the night. May we show kindness to those who are weak. May we climb upward, though climbing be steep. May we be loyal in all that we do, Honest, industrious and always be true To God and the country. United we stand, Unshaken, untrightened, till reaching the end. 12 • • • MEMOIRS • • • CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1941, of St. Mildred s High School, City of Laurel, State of Maryland, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and not under the influence of any person or persons, do hereby declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, revoking all other wills, parts of wills, or codicils thereto attached, by us heretofore made. With charity for all and malice toward none, we bequeath the following personal and class belongings to underclassmen to help them in the pursuit of happiness: Our dignity and good sense to the Junior Class; may they apply it with rapid and spreading strokes. To the Sophomore Class our quick wits, rapid elucidations, and, best of all, our ability to get on the good side of everybody. To the Freshmen our utmost sympathy and our ability to absorb English, Math., Science, and all those studies which are beyond the comprehension of their immature capacities. I, James Trimiglozzi, bequeath my Irish brogue to Erika Kelly. I, Cecilia Bertling, bequeath my quiet disposition to talkative Robert Miller. I, Marie Kiernan, leave my raven tresses to John Murphy. I, Charles Knox, hereby bequeath my bottle of Vigiro hair tonic to John Baldwin. (Guaranteed to grow hair on a door knob.) I, James Lepore, bequeath my pleasant laugh to Philip Knox to supplement his sinister chuckle. I, Margaret Tuttle, hereby leave my love of school to Edna Kelly if she will but call for it. (Tel. No. B U N K). I, Marie Kiernan, bequeath my much cherished seat in the Ringe limousine to Dorothy Smith. I, Margaret Curtin, hereby leave my superfluous knowledge of Physics to Lorraine Thompson, and my love for History to Carolyn Ringe. I, Mary Jean Stout, hereby bequeath to Marjorie Madera my school girl blushes. I, John Zalonis, bequeath my scholastic ability to Ann Marie Pape. I, James Trimiglozzi, hereby bequeath some of my extra energy to Mike Kraeski. (Ahhhhhh, Eh Mike??) I, Charles Knox, hereby bequeath my bashful ways to Winifred Hopkins. I, James Lepore, leave my book on How to Box in Ten Easy Lessons to Buddy Mettee and Francis Reeder. I, Mary Jean Stout, hereby bequeath my heart's interest to Frances Sharp. I, Edward Kennedy, bequeath my exceeding love for the Navy to Mary Katherine Graban. In testimony whereof, we. The Senior Class of 1941, St. Mildred's High School, do set our seal on this our Last Testimony on this 12th day of June, 1941, A. D. Signed: Senior Class. Marie Kiernan, Edward Kennedy, Scriveners. Witnesses: Carolyn Ringe; Robert Miller. 13 • • • MEMOIRS • • • I v Top Row: John Baldwin, Mary Kay Graban, Winifred Hopkins, Edna Kelly; Second How: Erika Kelly, Philip' Knox, Mike Kraeski, Marjorie -J Iadera; Third How: Buddy Mettee, Robert Miller, Anna Marie Pape, Carolyn Rmge, Lower Row: Frances Reeder, Frances Virginia Sharp, Dorothy Smith, Lorraine Thompson. w 14 • • • MEMOIRS • • • THE JUNIOR CLASS First of all, our president, Marjorie Madera. Marge has been our much loved and respected president for three years and we hope for four. She is from Fort Meade. A dark brunette, with hazel eyes and dark complexion, she makes a striking picture. Her thoughts are always for the Army. (Navy lovers, please note!) Next, the class secretary, Mary Kay Graban. Grabe, too, hails from Fort Meade, and she is proud of it. Her father is a Major at the Army Post. Although she is a rather small person, Grabe stands out among the pupils. She provokes much laughter and gives really lots of fun. Dorothy Smith: Smitty was class secretary for two years, and now she holds a respected place as the ex-secretary. She plays the piano beauti- fully, especially The Beer Barrel Polka. Dorothy's report card always con- tains nothing but A's. Ann Pape: Ann is a tall blonde with blue eyes and is known to her class- mates as Pape. She is a good worker and always manages to have her homework. Pape has a job during her free time in the Post Exchange at Fort Meade, therefore, she is a strong upholder of the Army. Philip Knox: Gildersleeve is well known for his very harmonious chuckle. He has an aversion for people who come to school on time. Lorraine Thompson: Tommy comes from Clarksville. She is a perfect lady. Kind, gracious, and willing to help in anything at any time. She has dark hair and blue eyes, the perfect Irish type. Erika Kelly: “Irish, of course, not quite five feet tall, one of those little tiny people. She comes from Arlington, Virginia, and has lived in far off Hawaii. Her father received his reserve commission. This makes Erika love the Army, too. Andrew Mettee: Buddy and Erika are great friends. Opposites at- tract each other. This seems to be wrong since both are really perfect blondes. Edna Kelly: Eddy is Erika's little sister. She is outstanding in her sub- jects as she follows in the footsteps of her sister. Nothing but A's would do for her report card. Frances Reeder: Another girl from Fort Meade. Frankie is her nick- name. She is a blonde with brown eyes and rosy skin. She is very fond of dancing. Her family has moved to Virginia whither she will follow in June. John Baldwin: Farmer Brown or should we say Farmer Baldwin. John has finally overcome his bashfulness which was so prominent in the past. Carolyn Ringe: The Conga Kid. She is a devout worshipper of Xavier Cougat, lives in Muirkirk and comes to school in her own little buggy. In- volved in an accident last year, she escaped without a scratch. How did she do it? Frances Virginia Sharp: Our Ann Sheridan or Scarlete O'Sharp. Sharp resembles Ann in more ways than one. She has been very active in col- lecting ads for the yearbook. Who could refuse her? Robert Miller: Ol Man Mos. He's of melancholic temperament and very seldom lets go. The expression “Tall, dark, and handsome fits him to a ”T. Winifred Hopkins: “Winnie as everyone calls her is quite studious. She is rather quiet and has little time for foolishness. Mike Kraeski: Mike is the tall, bashful type. He drives the bus from Laurel to Fort Meade and brings the Army kids to school. Although he drives from 10 to 15 miles an hour, we do manage to get to school on time. Mary Kay Graban, '42 Marjorie Madera, '42. 15 • • • MEMOIRS • • • SOPHOMORES Seated: Patricia Ramey, Mary Krause, Mickey Taylor Standing: James Knox, John Smith, Humber Lepore, Marion Rose, John Smith, Robert Krae- ski, and Anita Lepore FRESHMEN Seated: Agnes Knox. Standing: Paul Warner, Thomas Curtin, Ernest Nichols, John Murphy. SOPHOMORE CLASS When we started out this year, we were eleven sophomores. But soon changes followed. Some moved away and others took their places. There- fore, we are still ten while nearing the end of the scholastic year. All passed the mid-year exams successfully and we are now looking forward to our finals. If these are satisfactorily passed, we shall be juniors. How good it sounds to be upperclassmen. Congratulations to the seniors on their successful years at St. Mildred's. FRESHMEN CLASS Ten freshmen started the scholastic year of 1940-41, and now, as we are approaching the end of our first year in St. Mildred's High, only five are on ‘.he list. For various reasons the other pupils (Jeanne Matthews, John Balfar, Helen Harrison, Jeanne Samaha, and Marie Lamartina) could not stay with us. The year has been a profitable one, in many ways different from those preceding it in Elementary School. We are expected to show a certain amount of individual initiative in prosecuting our own studies rather than to take every step forward under close direction and supervision. Nevertheless, we like it and shall do our best to make creditable records during the three years in High School which remain to us. Seniors, our sincere good wishes for the future! Thomas Curtin, '44. 16 • • • MEMOIRS • • • ST. MILDRED'S CIVICS CLUB The Civics Club of St. Mildred’s High was organized in the fall of 1940, under the sponsorship of Sister M. Clara. The purpose of the Club is to help the needy people of Laurel at Christmas time and to improve the pupils' minds concerning Civic welfare. Mary Jean Stout was elected first president to hold office for one semester, and Marjorie Madera, president for the second semester. The Club obtained from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., a National Charter, which decorates the wall of our classroom, Room II. Meetings are held during the civics class on Friday mornings with the students in charge. Reports are given and articles read from the Catholic Messenger. Civics club plays are also read and discussed during the meetings. Mary Jean Stout, '41. Think not of self, but ol others, Go forward. Forsake not the fight. Be strong and yield not to temptation. Remember the great rule is, do right. Malice, envy and all ol these drawbacks. Are enemies always in sight. Let this be your watchword, as you enter the battle, 'Love others, go forward, do right'. 17 • • MEMOIRS • • • MEMBERS OF THE CONFRA- TERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT THE JUNIOR SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN THE CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament was organized in November, nineteen hundred and forty. Students of both the Parochial School and the High School enlisted as members. By now the little group looks proudly upon a membership of about fifty boys who want to promote love and de- votion to the Blessed Sacrament among others and among themselves. The prefects are Rev. Father J. A. Myer, our pastor, and Rev. Father A. Goldsmith of Jessup, Maryland. The officers are elected and remain in office for six months. Our First Mod- erator was Charles Knox, a Senior of St. Mildred’s High; James Lepore and James Trimiglozzi were his consultors; Humbert Lepore was treasurer; and Thomas Curtin, secretary. January the twelfth, nineteen hundred and forty-one, the Feast of the Holy Family, was a day of importance to all of us for we were solemnly admitted after the 8:30 Mass, receiving our badge and medal of the Confraternity. Meetings are held every two weeks in the spacious rooms of the Elementary School; Father Goldsmith conducts the Religious Exercises. We congregate on Thursday evenings not only to promote devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, but also to have recreation in the rooms which we consider our headquarters. The boys have bought rugs, a table tennis game, and others. 18 • • • MEMOIRS • • • During the second semester elections were held on April the first, nineteen hundred and forty-one. The newly elected moderator is James Lepore. He has only one consultor, Ernest Nichols. The other officers were re-elected namely, Thomas Curtin, secretary, and Humbert Lepore, treasurer. James Lepore, '41 Philip Knox, '42. JUNIOR SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN Under the excellent leadership of our Prefect, Peggy Tuttle, the Sodality has been faithful in making the monthly meetings interesting and practical. During the winter months we met between 11:00 and 12:00 o'clock after the morning school session. With the coming of spring, we changed to the summer schedule; accordingly we meet at 6:30 P. M. every first Wednesday of the month in the high school library. During these meetings reports are made by the Secretary, Dorothy Smith, who reads the minutes of the last meeting; by the Treasurer, Cecilia Bertling, who takes care that the notes of outstanding fees are sent to the individuals before the meeting; by the chair- men of the various committees, who give a detailed account of what is being done or planned in their respective committee. After this, moves from the floor are discussed and, if found helpful, accepted. The Junior Sodality enrolls also members of the seventh and eighth grades of the Parochial School. The latter conducted in April for the first time a literary entertainment program which was presented very successfully. The meetings close with a mental prayer by Sr. Mary Bede, who faithfully directs and encourages our activities. On December 8, Rev. Father Myer received a number of candidates into the Sodality. The Fort Meaders, who until then had been on our list of aspirants, separated and founded a new branch of the Sodality in the Post Chapel. They were received by Rev. Father Wilberding at the same time we had our celebration here in Laurel. We thoroughly enjoyed our activities this year. During the first semester we joined the Civics Club to help the poor and needy around Christmas by giving a candy sale and a party, in February we composed a considerable spiritual bouquet for our principal, Sr. M. Bede, who had been rather ill for a time. To comply with the wishes of our Holy Father, Pope Pius XII, we offered special prayers for peace; on Easter we used part of the money we had in the treasury for flowers to honor the Blessed Sacrament. After Easter we decided to have a social every two weeks. It lasts only one and a half hour, but we do enjoy it. The crowning of the Blessed Virgin will take place on the grounds of St. Mildred's, as usual in May. Margaret Curtin was elected May Queen, Peggy Tuttle and Marie Kiernan her attendants. We are looking forward with great expectation to this manifestation of our love for the Blessed Mother convinced that she, in turn, will obtain for us the grace to be always true children of Mary. 19 Carolyn Ringe, '42 • • • MEMOIRS • • • BOYS' CLUB Spring is here again! (Ho-hum, yawn). However, enough of that. Al- though the general public may bask in the shade sipping mint-juleps and the like, the St. Mildred's athletes will again go forth to do or die for the dear old Alma Mater. It goes without saying that the sterling quality of St. Mildred's players varies very little as the years progress. So this year, as in former ones, we again have a budding crop of bat-busters destined to be among the great of future baseball. Charles Knox was unanimously elected manager for his second term. The lineup presented is as follows: Ernest Nichols .... Catcher Humbert Lepore ... 1st Base Edward Kennedy . . . 2nd Base Thomas Curtin .... 3rd Base James Lepore .... Pitcher Robert Miller . . . Center Field Philip Knox .... Lett Field Charles Knox . . . Right Field James Trimm . . . Short Stop Buddy Mette Assistant Pitcher Edward Kennedy, '41. TENNIS CLUB There are, approximately, thirty girls in the Tennis Club this year under the able leadership of Peggy Curtin, President, and Peggy Tuttle, Secretary, and Marie Kiernan, Treasurer. The members of the Club have been assigned to four groups, and each group has the privilege of using the Courts upon a specific day. This pre- vents confusion and ensures every member the opportunity to play. Con- sequently, the Club is in excellent form this year. The approach of warm weather is sure to bring almost continuous use of the Courts, and many exciting matches may be expected. Margaret Curtin, '41 20 Cri r I ' 'e Y) Y)i S Cl 1A. £ j U Ted m ■Sejifea '1 ■'■''■} ----------- 7'eim °J ' J zsrj zll 'fej ni. 21 • • • MEMOIRS • • • FORT MEADE Asked to contribute to the Memoirs of the yearbook, we gladly look over the past in order to find something worthy of being published under the heading Fort Meade. Our ever-widening expansion has been in progress, if we look at Fort Meade proper—for it has become the third largest place in Maryland with all the conscripts pouring in from all sides of the country. But if we look at our little group in the bus, we often witness with alarm a consider- able shortage. Last year, there was hardly enough room for all of us. This year, each pupil could occupy two seats. Most of the Catholic families who sent their children to St. Mildred's last year were transferred to another Post during the summer. This was the reason why only seventeen pupils, among them eight high school students, boarded the bus on registration day. However, soon we gained three more: Ethel Johnson, Mary Ann McManus, and George Weir. Not long did we enjoy the company of twenty; the Madigans were ordered to Washington, and we bade fare- well to Marie, Theresa, and John. The Watsons, too, moved to Odenton, and Helen, John, and Marion could be with us no longer. In the second semester Reeders started traveling to Virginia. That meant five less for the bus. Now we are only ten; the four Maderas, Mary K. Graban, Mary Jean Stout, and the other elementary school pupils. Mary Jean is a senior and hopes to graduate in June. Marjorie Madera and Mary K. Graban are juniors. The former was elected president of her class for the third time. Speaks well for Marjoriel The bus received a new coat of orange paint in the fall. Since it travels over a good road this year, it did not meet with any stirring events, except that on two occasions this winter the snow was too deep for it to make the usual trip. Rev. Father Strahan was transferred to Fort Myer early in the fall and Rev. C. Wil- berding took his place until the middle of April, when he, too, had to leave for Washington. Sister M. Bede, who had been directing the choir and Sunday School at Fort Meade for the last Rev. Father S. J. Ryczek, U. S. Army Chaplain. 22 • • • MEMOIRS • • • four years, was unable to continue on account of illness. Sister M. Clare and Sister M. Ludwiga take her place now on Sundays. Our last year's graduates are busy, each one in her own field: Elmy Butler obtained a very fine position on the Post, Anna Marie Jicha attends the Junior College in St. Louis, and Dorothy Watson is happy in fulfilling her duties as housewife and mother. Although Fort Meade was represented at St. Mildred's this year by only a small group, we have kept up the work begun by Rev. Father Ryczek to whom we owe much gratitude, as also to all those who make our Catholic education possible. Mary K. Graben Marjorie Madera, '42. THE SOLDIER A soldier is nobody, You hear the people say He is an outcast to the world And always in the way. The government picks us soldiers From millions far and wide, So treat us as your equals Good buddies, side by side. And don't scorn the soldier But clasp him by the hand, The uniform he wears means Protection to your land. When a soldier goes to war You cheer him on his way, You say he is a hero When in his grave he lies. 23 • • • MEMOIRS • • • MEMOIRS OF '41 STAFF Editor-in-Chie{ Assistant Editor-in-Chiei Frances Sharp John Zalonis Business Manager Peggy Curtin Assistant Business Managers Peggy Tuttle Marie Kiernan S. M. H. REPORTER STAFF Peggy Curtin Edward Kennedy Carolyn Ringe Mary K. Graban Marjorie Madera James Lepore Phillip Knox Mary Krause Thomas Curtin Athletic Editors Edward Kennedy Peggy Curtin Photograph Editor Andrew Mettee Faculty Advisers Sr. M. Bede, C. M. P. Sr. M. Constance, C. M. P. S. M. H. REPORTER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chiel John Zalonis Edward Kennedy T ypists Erika Kelly Edna Kelly Cecilia Bertling Dorothy Smith Carolyn Ringe Printers Marie Kiernan Circulation Manager Ann Pape Reporters Buddy Mettee Marjorie Madera Mary Krause Mary Jean Stout Thomas Curtin Mary K. Graban 24 At DI ecreMi«TL. 25 • • • MEMOIRS • • • ST. MILDRED'S HIGH Our school has an ideal situation: not too close to the traffic of Main Street and Washington Boulevard, however, close enough to be easily accessible from the bus stops. All surrounded by stately trees and well-cared-for lawns, the school presents an inviting and cheerful aspect. The classrooms, too, are bright and home-like, the color of the walls and doors being light green and white. Well-equipped laboratories and a good-sized library (about 1,300 volumes) afford sufficient aid to help the students in their effort to excel in their studies. The following courses may be pursued in a four-year program: ENGLISH UNIT English 1 .............. 1 English II ............. 1 English III ............ 1 English IV ............. 1 SCIENCE General Science ...... 1 Biology .............. 1 Chemistry ............ 1 Physics .............. 1 FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I ........... 1 French II .......... 1 German I ........... 1 German II .......... 1 MATHEMATICS YEAR UNIT YEAR Algebra I ........... 1 1-2 2 Algebra II ............ 1 2-3-4 3_4 Geometry .............. 1 2-3-4 3_4 Bus. Arith. (elective) .......V -l 1-2-3 1-2 1-2-3 3-4 3-4 SOCIAL STUDIES World History ........... 1 1-2-3 Civics .................. 1 1-2-3 Modern History .......... 1 2-3-4 United States History.... 1 3-4 Economics ............... 1 3-4 COMMERCIAL Typing I ........... 2 2-3 Typing II .......... i 2 3-4 Typing III ......... l 2 4 1- 2-3 Stenography I ....... 1 3-4 2- 3-4 Stenography II ....... 1 4 1- 2-3 Bookkeeping I ....... 1 3-4 2- 3-4 Business Law ......! 2-l 3-4 26 Ofulographs ESSO SSS ESSO Compliments ol STOCKHOLM SERVICE STATION Tires Batteries Accessories Telephone 275 LAUREL, MD. Shop and Save at ELLIS' FOOD MARKET Laurel's Complete Food Market Groceries — Meats — Produce Wine — Liquor — Beer 337 Main Street LAUREL, MD. Phone: Laurel 173 KIMMEL CROWELL Compliments ol Patent Lawyers Entire 8th Floor Westory Building Mrs. Mary E. Flaig Phone District 6074 605 — 14TH STREET, N. W. Laurel, Maryland WASHINGTON, D. C. PATRONS John Baldwin Mr. Theodore Gavriles Mrs. John F. Curtin Major and Mrs. B. H. Graban Mr. A. St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kennedy Mrs. Benjamin Chapman Miss Regina Kennedy Mr. Lucas Dupps Vincent J. Kiernan Mr. Watson Elliott Dr. C. W. Knox Academy Garage, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. G. Salchunas A Friend'' Staff Sgt. George F. Stockdale Mr. Hubert Black Miss Peggy Tuttle Mr. Harry Brady Mr. and Mrs. V. Trimiglozzi Miss Elmy Butler Rev. Carl Wilberding Mr. Mrs. C. S. Davis Nora C. O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Fisher Mrs. C. W. Knox Mrs. Marion Kraeski Mr. Edward M. Lilly Mr. William Steinbach Miss Jane Madera Mr. Frank Stanton Francis Miller Mr. Albert D. Sharp Miss June Murphy Miss Francis Sharp Mrs. Frances D. Sharp Mrs. Caldwell Mrs. Agnes Zalonis SENIORS and JUNIORS St. Mildred's Academy of St. Mildred's Laurel, Maryland Boarding School for Girls Have Been Photographed Elementary and High School by Accredited by the MAJESTIC STUDIOS State Board of Education in Maryland 342 NORTH CHARLES STREET and Affiliated with the Baltimore, Maryland Catholic University of America Specializing in School and College Photography Conducted by The Pallottine Missionary Sisters STEPHEN LANE FOLGER Incorporated Best Wishes Established 1892 IEWELERS CALUMET 180 Broadway NEW YORK TEA AND COFFEE CO. Rings, Pins, Medals and Charms Colleges, Schools and Fraternities Our 49th Year 409-411 West Huron Street Chicago, 111. Best Wishes to the SENIOR CLASS the juniors MILES MARKET MEATS Fresh Fish, Fresh Killed Poultry Green Vegetables and Fruits CIVICS CLUB Phone: Laurel 360 517 Main St. Citizen's National HOHMAN J. POIST ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Bank Norge Products Philco Radios Bendix Home Laundry Laurel, Maryland 308 Main Street Laurel, Maryland Phone 309 For Quality and Quick Service Call M. B. FROTHINGHAM SNYDER'S Laundry and Dry Cleaners Meats - Groceries -Vegetables - Poultry Premier Canned Goods PHONE: LAUREL 226 PHONE: LAUREL 14 CUSTY'S LAUREL THEATRE Coffees and Teas Always Please J. EDWARD CUSTY CO. Albert V. Pohl Manager 13-15 S. Carrollton Ave. Baltimore Wholesale Distributors Coffees—Teas—Spices BLOCK'S Compliments of Since 1897 LAUREL JEWELER 373-77 MAIN STREET Laurel, Maryland SHOP Phone: 129-W Phone: Laurel 338 Furniture J. R. JONES Complete Furnishings lor the Home Liberal Credit — Easy Payment Plan Feed, Fuel and Building Supplies LAUREL FURNITURE COMPANY Laurel, Maryland Cor. Main Fourth Streets Phone: Laurel 25-R Phone: Laurel 80 Get It At SUSSMAN'S LLOYD KAISER for Quality Merchandise Full Line ol Furnishings Men's, Women's, and Children's Shoes Funeral Director AND READY-TO-WEAR APPAREL LAUREL MARYLAND 317 Main St. Laurel, Maryland Phone: Laurel 221 Phone: Laurel 200 Let Us Solve Your Heating Problem Compliments o 1 Essoheat-Fuel Oil Esso Oil Burners Sales and Service PRINCE GEORGE FUEL COMPANY DENNY McCAHILL Laurel Avenue and 1st Street Compliments ol Phone: Laurel 307 LAUREL DINER Plumbing and Heating CONGRATULATIONS to the JOHN T. QUILL SENIORS Registered Plumber 503 Fifth Street Phone Laurel—380 Virginia Chapman