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

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1947 volume:

«% empire tff 41 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS ST. MILDRED’S HIGH SCHOOL Laurel, Maryland Dedication e We, the Class of '47, respectfully dedicate this yearbook to the good priests and Sisters who have guided us during the past four years; and, above all, to our parents, who have made possible our educa- tion here at St. Mildred's, so that we might happily arrive at this momentous day to which we have anxiously looked forward so long. ANNUAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...................... John Dotterweich ASSISTANT EDITOR...................... Mildred Seder ART Ruth Clark Rita Knox Jessie Verrilli Patricia Bertling PRODUCTION Paul Kennedy John Dotterweich Mary Kraeski Angela Madera Rita Knox Elizabeth Malcum Mildred Seder Margaret Nichols Dorothy Oakes TYPISTS Mildred Seder Margaret Nichols Mary Kraeski Elizabeth Malcum Rita Knox John Dotterweich LITERARY CONTRIBUTORS Mildred Seder Margaret Nichols Paul Kennedy Dorothy Oakes Mary Kraeski James Coyne Rita Knox Colleen Sailer John Dotterweich Andrew Madera Angela Madera Barbara Grissett Elizabeth Malcum Marie Cerceo BUSINESS MANAGER..................... Joseph Deutsch ADVERTISING MANAGER...............................Margaret Nichols ASSISTANT MANAGER........................ Mary Kraeski % Sr. K. Fidelis, C.M.P., A. B. Teecher of Languages and ■■■ Social Studies Seim ions TO THE GRADUATE DEAR GRADUATE, BEFORE YOU LIES THE PATH OF LIFE, AS YET UNKNOWN. WHETHER DARK OR SAILING SKIES, NO MATTER, YOU WALK NOT ALONE. FOR ONE AWAITS WHO KNOWS THE WAY, WHOSE FEET ALL PATHS OF EARTH HAVE TROD. STAY CLOSE TO HIM FROM DAY TO DAY, FOR THEY ARE SAFE WHO WALK WITH GOD PAUL KENNEDY........Laurel, Maryland, attended S. M. H. from 1943 to 1947...presi- dent of senior class...... perfect gentleman...always in a rush.. favorite sports: reading, swimming, horse- back riding. f.iARY KRAESKI (Like ).. Laurel, Maryland. ..attended S. I. . II. from 1943 to 1947, treasurer of B. V. M. Modality..leader in work as well as in fun... makes many friends and keeps then...favorite pastime: ice skating, horseback riding, and teasing. ELIZABETH MALCUM (Lizzy). .. Bristol, Virginia..attended S. M. H. from 1943 to 1947 ....prefect of B. V. M. Sodality...member of C. S. M. C....blonde of the sen- ior class...favorite sports: horseback riding, bowling, and hiking. MARGARET NICHOLS (Hick)... Laurel, Maryland, attended S. M. H. from 1943 to 1947. Member of the B. V. M. Sodality and C. S. M. C... expert advertiser.... among the fce3t in shorthand..... ingenuity in getting away with anything.....favorite pastime: bowling, ice- skating, and bike riding. RITA KNOX...Laurel, Maryland, attended S. M. II. from 1943 to 1947.... Sister's assistant librarian...private tutor.... secretary of the senior class ...steady, hard worker...jov- ial disposition.....favorite pastime: mu3ic, ice skating. ANGELA MADERA (Ange)...Fort Meade, Maryland, attended S. M. II. from 1943 to 194? ...president of C. S. M. C. and member of B. V. M. Sod- ality. ...good sport... known for outstanding examination grades.... favorite pastime: horseback riding, bowling, hiking, and driving. DOROTHY OAKES (Dot)... St. Georges, Delaware, attended S. U. H. from 194b to 1947....member of B. V. M. Sodality.. snile for everyone.... favorite pa3time: dan- cing and football games. MILDRED SEDER (Polly)........ .u.napolis Junction, lAryland, attended S. I.'. II. from 1943 to 1947.....vice-president of senior class.... good sense of humor..exceptionally indust- rious. .. favorite 3ports: soft ball, badminton, swimming, bowling, and tennis. f JOHN DOTTERWEICH (Dott)____ attended S. II. II. from 1943 to 1947..editor of yearbook and school paper.... diligent and dependable.... Senior A student...everyone's friend, favorite sports: football and basketball. CLASS HISTORY The Senior Class of '47 was enrolled in old Saint Mildred's in September, 1943. At the time, of course, we were Just another group of timid Preshmen, eighteen in all. Although we outnumbered the Seniors five to one, we were very submissive to their will. We proved this when we were initiated by them. Here are the names of those poor little Freshmen of yesterday: Paul Kennedy, Rita Knox, Mary Krae3ki, Mildred Seder, Angela Madera, John Dotterweich, Elizabeth Maicum, Margaret Nichols, Dolores Elliott, r uerida Lyons, Celeste Lepore, Ilene Murphy, Constance Meagher, Hilary Uoynihan, Mary Agnes Sherwood, Bernard Synovec, Donald Thompson, and Mary Meredith. 7e took our famous Spanish course in our first two years. There were many jokes in that class as Donald Thompson, Bernard Synovec, and Daniel Corrigan were with us at that time. In the third and fourth year some of us became quite proficient business women under the guid- ance of Si3ter I .. Constance. i ince 1943 ten of our former number have left our ranks, and only one new Senior has Joined us this year. Her name is Dorothy Oakes, who hails from Saint Georges, Delaware. She is a boarder at St. Mildred’s Academy. Today, however, after f trr long years of struggling we emerge victorious from the battle. Having lost ten of our original class, and with the addition of Dorothy, we now number nine, as follows: Paul Kennedy, Mary Kraeski, Rita Knox, Mildred Seder, John Dotterweich, Angela Madera, Elizabeth Maloum, Margaret Nichols, and Dorothy Cakes. Our Senior year has been one of the roost enjoyable of our school life. All of us are very proud of our accomp- lishments during our four years at Saint Mildred’s High. V e had the good fortune to hove Sister M. Beata as our principal during our freshman and sophomore years. Then Sister K. Cyprian came to take her place in our Junior year and we are glad to say that she is still with us at this writing. V e are the 22nd graduating class of St. Mildred's, the first being in 192$. Obviously, the class of 2$ and our own of 47 have at lea3t one thing in common, and that is the number of graduates. They also were composed of nine students, just os we are. That may mean good luck for us. Who knows'50 mind and body Y e, the class of 1947, being or sound leave to our fellow-students individually:. I, Angela Madera, will my red hair to Mary Rita Pohl; my temper to Leo Brown; and my powers of persuasion to Helen Coyne. I, John Dotterweich, will my stature to George Baldwin; my neatness to Marion Davis; and my artistic ability to Marie Cerceo. I, Mildred Seder, will my brilliance to Barbara Bright; my chewing gum to Patricia Bertling; and my hair-do to Arlene Deyerle. I, Paul Kennedy, will my curly hair to Joe Deutsch my ambition to Jack Cadwallader; and my typing ability to Charles Hall. I, Margaret Nichols, will my cackling giggle to Calvin Thompson; my candy to Frances Warner; and my A' in English to Sylvester Gallis. I, Mary Kraeski, will my height to Colleen Sailer (to make it easier for her to play the piano); my character to Rosalie Coronna; and my plaid shirt to Jessie Verrilli. I, Dorothy Oakes, will my bottle of peroxide to Laury Powers; my smile to Albert Whitehead; and my handwriting to Rita Wade. I, Rita Knox, will my library work to Sister Cyprian; my everlasting smile to Rita Filippo; and my teaching ability to Sister Mary Lou. I, Elizabeth Malcura, will my Virginia accent to Frank Jaloski; my loafing ability to Patricia Pross; and my charming personality to Gorman White. This, the last will and testimony of the olass of 1947 attains its validity June 6, 1947. Rita Kennedy John Dotterweich CLASS PROPHESY As an astronomer, I look through my telescope and see nine little stars. Yes, they represent the nine graduates or St. Mildred’s in ’47. Let me look rurther and see what they did to better themselves arter they lert that dear school• • • • Ah! There is our quiet, industrious, little secretary, I.ildred oeder. She goes on silent reet to her boss and takes all he has to 3ay, and then she is ready to serve any- one in need of her help. We wish you the best of everything The telephone is ringing... Hello!n Yes, we all remem- ber Mary Kraeski. So she has really made the grade. Mary is now oilier operator and is giving millions of people her best service. Good luck!. 77e now see on our star-Journey a large college with laughing boys and , irl3 all over the campus. There must be one we know. Look! There she is. Do you remember Dot Oakes? That is 3he still wearing that familiar smile. Hi, Dot, how are studies? Your pals wish you the best of everything. And now down a long corridor comes that ever familiar figure. That’s right, t'aul Kennedy.’ He is giving orders to pretty little nurses, but not taking time to flirt... Sorry, but we’ll have to leave. But wait... ’.Ve want you to know we’ll be forever thinking of you. Yes, look! There is a small home with children playing in the yard. And now a lady comes out. Of course, it is Margaret Nichols. She seems to have made her dreams come true. Best wishes! Who is that? Oh, yes, we thought so. It’s Rita Knox behind a mountain of books. She is now librarian in one of the largest libraries in the U. S. A. Lots of luok, and remember: Keep smiling! We always thought that Johnny Dotterweich would be a printer; but, no, he isn’t. He is the executive of a large concern in Baltimore and seems to be very much alive on his star; but, of course, he shares it with thousands of others. Good work, Johnny, and the best of luck. In former days you always saw them together; and, believe it or not, they haven’t grown apart. Of course, it is Angela Madera and Elizabeth Kaleurn. That’s right! They are nurses and are doing their best to cure instead of to kill. Lots of luok to them! CLASS On September 4, 1940, v e the sophomore class of '45 came back to St. Mildred's High as Juniors. Heedless to say, we thought it was a grand experience; but naturally, we wouldn't want to do it again, as usual, the boys were outnumbered by the girls two to one, but none of the fel- lows was heard complaining at any time. We surely heard plenty from the girls, though—all the time.(Just kidding) This year our class battled through algebra, physics, English, and French, the first two subjects being taught by Sister M. Cyprian, and the second, by Sister 11. Fidelis. Our regular instructor in religion was Sister M. de Pazzi. Reverend Peter F. Langanaro gave us lessons during religion period on one day of the week. Let us tell you—he can testify to our super-scholarship. Our pastor, Reverend Father Breen, visits us quarterly and keeps an eye on our report card grades. The elections in January of 1947 caused us to awaken to the fact that we were soon to be Seniors who must assume new and more serious responsibilities. The officers chosen by the B. V. I.'.. Sodality from our class were as follows: Patricia Bertling, prefect; Marion Davis, assistant prefect and Laury Powers, secretary. Likewise, the officers in the C. S. M. C. chosen in January of this year were the follow- ing Juniors: Marion Davis, chairman and Janes Coyne, trees urer. At the beginning of the seoond semester, we received our class rings and pins. With typical Junior pride, we placed on our finger these beautiful rings, symbols of our undying loyalty to our beloved school and to the principles imparted to us by our devoted Pallottine Missicnarh Sisters. The party and dance still being talked about is the one the boarders threw in November for the day-hops. There was plenty of good records for dancing played on the school’s radio-phonograph. Every available table was loaded with food of all kinds. The star concoction was Waldorf Salad which had everything in it except your grandfather's moustache. From December 10 to 12, we Juniors participated in a three-day retreat sponsored by the B. V. tf. Sodality and con- ducted by Reverend Theodore Matel, P.S.M., of Washington,D.C. Although this was a new experience for most of us, we feel that we derived great benefits from it, and we are looking forward to making a better one when we are dignified Seniors. Right now, the thought uppermost in everyone's mind is summer vacation. Have a nice one, Juniors, and then we will meet again when we are Seniors next September. Ah, yes! Only one more year!..... SOPHOMORES 9 SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomores this year are considered the Best Class ; at least, that is what we consider ourselves. Ahem! At the same time, we are called the Unknown Class. Being Sophomores, we are pushed into the background, but we still put our best foot forward. You can't keep a ?ood man down! In the beginning of the year we had a class of six. A new face was added at that time. This member was Arlene Deyerle from Washington, who is sometimes called Irish. Then, after the school term had gotten under way, Colleen Sailer and Jack Cadwallader were added to our number. Colleen, who provides competition fur Mary Kite Pohl in ai eDra, is a good sport and likes parties. Jack was very shy at first, but has gotten acquainted now. Other class- mates are Mary Coyne and Joann Knox, known as our quiet companions; Sylvester Gallis, the darling of the class; and’Jane Nalley, our expert waltzer. The one who thinks we are a sleepy crowd is badly mis- taken. We can truthfully say that we have worked hard this year. Our teachers say so, too. Our favorite periods dur- ing the school day are study and activities. We are parti- cularly grateful to Joseph Deutsch for having volunteered to coach us in sports. Thanks, Joe. Even though we are but a small school, and a smaller class still, we did not hesitate to enter the nation-wide essay contest on the life and virtues of Mother Seton, which was conducted during February of this year by The Vincentian. And we even hope for some recognition for a member of our class, even though it be but a consolation prize. With a note of thanks to our teachers, we will be off to our summer vacation with the hope of meeting each and everyone of you at dear old S. M. H. in September. ___ — V 'IV Wfi ■ ■ • L) j mi FRESHMAN CLASS s It was on September 3, 1946, that we entered St. Mildred's High as green Freshmen with the desirable intentions of becoming the senior class of '50. At first, everything seemed very strange and new to us, but we soon overcame our backwardness after being greeted by a most encouraging initi- ation from the Juniors and Seniors. This year our class consists of the following students: Georgianna Barkman, Leo Brown, Ruth Clark, Rosalie Coronna, Helen Coyne, Rita Filippo, Robert Gallis, Charles Hall,Margaret Horrigan,Frank Jalosky, Mary Lou Knox, Patricia Pross,Calvin Thompson,Jessie Verrilli, Rita Wade, Frances Warner, Gorman White, Agnes Whitehead, Albert Whitehead, and yours truly, Andrew Madera. Our most favorable subject seems to be English, a class in which we have acquired a great interest. As usual, we have taken up the reading of library books, and the majority of us have preferred such interesting titles as Spanish Lover, The Quest of Don Bosco. and Let the Hurricane Roar. All in all, we, of course, expect to be one of the best senior classes ever to graduate from Saint Mildred's High. At this point, the Freshman class wishes to ex- press its appreciation to Sisters M. Cyprian and M. Fidelis for a most enjoyable and successful year. EIGHTH GRADE Another enjoyable year at dear old 3. 1. S. is ended. All students who have graduated from the eighth grade must know the thrill or realizing that they will scon be entering high school. Each and everyone of us is now awaiting this wonderful chance. in spite of this, I must say that we have mixed feelings as the time approaches for us to leave our dear old classrooms and all the wonderful teachers of our elementary school days, especially Sister H. Callista, our eighth grade teacher. Eut, Just as the loving mem- ory of all the good Sisters will linger long in our minds; so, too, that or our classmates will stay with us even though we be far away from each other. The eighth grade has been working its way up, espe- cially since last year. Y e cannot forget how the whole class, together with the other upper classes, went in for sports and beat St. Lary's Star or the Sea, Balti- more--no little thing to be proud or. Of course, we owe this to the tireless patience and efficient coaohing of Father Breen, our pastor. Rest assured that we intend to keep our colors flying. ’Ye are not only good at sports, but we are also quite brainy. This year, as in the past, we have taken inter- est in essays, etc., which have been promoted by local as well as state-wide organizations. In January we partici- pated in an essay contest entitled The Catholic Church In Maryland from 1034 to 1770. T7e have high hopes or being as successful as we were last year. However, sports and cooks are not the only things in which we are interested. Ve like parties, too. The one grand affair we had this year was our Christmas party. ’Ye had everything to eat (whioh we all ate) and plenty of fun. Our graduating class this year numbers seventeen, among whom are nine boys and eight girls. Their names are as follows: F K 17 Compliments of LAUREL REALTY COMPANY BLOCK'S Compliments of SINCE 1897 INDUSTRIAL TOWEL SUPPLY 373-77 Main St. Laurel, Md. Laurel, Md. Compliments oi Compliments of J. RUSSELL JONES PRINCE GEORGE FUEL CO. Compliments of Compliments of ARMSTRONG RADIO SERVICE STEINBACH'S BAKERY Compliments of Compliments of Stockholm Esso Service Station LONG'S LIQUOR STORE Phone: Laurel 275 THE LAUREL HOBBY SHOP Compliments of 514 Main Street Phone 478 Racing Cars, Boats, Planes, Trains SELBY'S FUNERAL HOME Compliments of MAIN STREET PHARMACY SNYDER'S SHOE STORE Prescription Specialists 370 Main St. Laurel, Md. 355 Main St. Laurel, Md. Phone 310 J. ARTHUR WALTERS FUNERAL HOME 24-Hour Ambulance Service Phone Laurel 387 505 Washington Blvd. Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director LLOYD KAISER, INC. Laurel's Finest Funeral 'Home Tor Kaiser Service—Phone 221 or 387 Compliments LAUREL BEAUTY SALON 372 Main Street BOULEVARD MOTORS CARRIE'S BEAUTY SALON 369 Main Street KAISER-FRAZER AUTOMOBILES CROSLEY HOME APPLIANCES Call Laurel 4 and 558 Laurel 730 Compliments of Germaine Beauty Barber Shop If your hair isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to us. Laurel 97 325 Main St. ACADEMY GARAGE, INC. Cars — FORD — Trucks Parts, Sales, Service The Better Service OYLERS' Dry Cleaning—Laundering 351 Main Street Laurel 464J Phone Laurel 109 Compliments of Compliments of Ashby and Harrison Cordelia Bakery Compliments of Gavriles THE OCCASION SHOP 508 Main St. Phone 416 Frank's Barber Shop Flowers - Cards - Gifts - Corsages Hospital Arrangements Pictures Framed St. Clair's Food Store Compliments of Compliments A FRIEND LAUREL DINER-RESTAURANT Completely Air Conditioned WE NEVER CLOSE LAUREL JEWELRY SHOP Eyes Examined Watches - Diamonds - Repairing 302 Main Street Phone 338 C. DAWSON SERVICE STATION TIRES AND BATTERIES J. GILBERT WHITE'S Phone 209 Laurel, Md. Yellow Top Cab 7 A.M. 'til 11 P.M. Laurel 465 Laurel, Md. Compliments of Compliments of Poist CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Electrical Appliance Store LAUREL HARDWARE CO. Compliments of We Rent Floor Sanding Machines LAUREL PHARMACY Your Prescription Store 437 Main St. Phone 123 AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT Laurel, Md. The Best Costs Less at ARNOLD PHOTOGRAPHY ELLIS' LAUREL'S COMPLETE FOOD MARKET Groceries - Meats - Produce W. E. BEALL Wine - Beer - Liquor 337 Main St. Laurel SELLS EVERYTHING You'll Find Your Choice Wines, Rums, Whiskies, Liquors, Cordials at Compliments of LAUREL MARKET Fyffe Bros. Phone 302 Meats and Groceries Cork Bottle Liquor Store My sincerest wishes for the 516 Main St. Phone Laurel 499 Health, Happiness and Success to the Graduating Class of 1947. A FRIEND Compliments of LAUREL THEATER BARKMANS FLOWER SHOP 365 Main Street Western Auto Associate Store Greeting Cards lor All Occasions FLOWERS BY WIRE 342 Main Street Phone 233 Compliments From SNYDERS SUSSMAN'S Cleaners—Laundry 353 Main Street Phone Laurel 226 Compliments of Compliments of LAUREL BOWLAWAY TRAIL WAYS DOC LEONARD, Agent DEW. H. DONALSON We specialize in sick room supplies and pre- scription compounding. Ask your doctor. Home Appliances The Maryland Drug Co. A. L. Batie, Pharmacist 602 Montgomery St. Laurel, Md. Washington Blvd. Laurel, Md. Phone 72 Compliments of Compliments of LAUREL HOTEL DENNY McCAHILL BOB'S CAB MID-CITY CHEVROLET SALES Direct Factory Dealers Laurel 620 CHEVROLET — OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service 24 Hour Prompt Service 42 Washington Blvd. Phone 77 or 78 s' ?C 'v-v .'