St Nicholas of Tolentine High School - Tolentia Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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GIEHBASS llldlllllggfllfffdllliocy M C'7Il01'iL'.l' . . . lzzezllnriex of zftzyt gone fly. Nnrttzlgia 0I'L'f'lf'Z76'fII.7.l' III ar we recall the marry happy mrmlefllr of our years' ai' IHIIXL'7'tfll.I'.l'NlL'7I in 'l'r1fe1zti1ze. With the early sun rising on a cool September day, we assembled at Holy Mass to begin a memorable year-our first in high school. At first we felt lost amid so many changes and had that queer and bewildered look typical of so many Freshmen. We realized that our subjects were all new to us, and that high standards were to be met. With this in mind we started off on the right path. We were soon engaged in extra- curricular activities for we tried out for Intramural teams. Not long after came the Bazaar with its chances to be sold and its prizes to be bought. The school year was swiftly passing for already Christmas was here and we were starting on our Christmas vacation. School was not all fun as our tedious preparation for term exams, on our return, proved. Hy February we felt that we were oldtimers in Tolentine. At least we were now upper freshmen. March brought much excitement as our annual school play was given and we marched for the first time in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The spring air was beginning to creep into the classrooms and talk was already starting about our Easter vacation. After a delightful holiday we returned, determined to work harder than ever. Then came May with its procession and outdoor devotions honoring Our Blessed Mother. june soon followed with the long awaited outing quickly followed by exams. With the completion of these came our title of Sophomores, a title which we bore with pride for it carried with it the beginning of our ei'a in high school as full-fiedged Tolentians. Sixty-eight wise fools returned to Tolentine, with the famous teacher, Experience, to back us up. No longer green freshies, we prepared to brave the turbulent waves of Geometry and to face French with unconquerable confidence. Mission Crusade meetings, and assemblies starring Captain Tolentine helped to fill up the social calendar. To care for our spiritual side, we had the mission. a week of special prayer and good works, and the singing of the High Mass December 8th made us realize the meaning of true love for Our Lady. We began our Christmas vacation with the true spirit of Christmas for our play was flawless and we were all very happy. Term exams came and went. Those who did well, had a more confident air about them. As the months sped past, we realized that June was fast approaching, The Senior play thrilled us for we appreciated the fact that in two years we would be doing the same thing. SL'I'L'll Si,i'1er.i was a superb success. We watched the Seniors, more industrious than ever before, diligently preparing 'Hue 'l'nfw11iL1. As june came, so did the boatride, without which no school year would be complete. Sunburned faces, stringy hair and empty pocketbooks were evidence of the good time we had. Then. once again, came the final exams with the terrifying regents and long nights of studying. On the last day of school, with report cards in hand, we started our vacation with eyes eagerly turned toward junior year. At last we are upper classmen. With programs in hand, we walk through the familiar corridors, realizing that in one year we would be Seniors. With the Bazaar came evidence of the spirit of cooperation and loyalty that prevailed throughout the junior class. As leaders in the bazaar returns, we chose our holiday with enthusiasm. Luck certainly was with our classg one girl won a suit. another an appreciable amount of money. A challenge to our dramatic ability came when we were informed of our turn to give an assembly. With Sr. Aim Marie we worked diligently, trying to make an enjoyable afternoon for the entire school. The girls who sang Alice Blue Gown in their own gym suits were the hit of the day. The mission, basketball tournaments and practice for the play kept us busy. The opening night of the Senior play was certainly One Wild Night. Academy award performances were given by all and the enthusiastic

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applause of the audience was a gratifying reward. Then, we juniors had to get busy. june was quickly approaching and with it would come the junior-Senior Reception. After days of laborious preparation and nervous anticipation, june sixth arrived. Com- plete with nautical decorations and delicious food, we ventured forth on our reception to the Seniors. The laughs were plentiful, thanks to the Naughty Nineties Act, the black face act and all the others including the borrowed rowboat and skating acts. But then smiles turned to glistening tears as we, faltering, bid the wonderful Seniors farewell, with our parting song. Suddenly junior year came to an end. With the last day of school came report cards and triumphant smiles for we were now approaching our goal. At last we were Seniors! In order to make there duyr a permanent fixture in our mindr we dain to rummurize them in a written record. Tbir new diary will prove a fitting covenant to bold there recollectionr. CUB lIDlllAlIRf'llf Dill? SHEBNIIIGDR TEAR CIHE9 GIIILQQISS DF 1947 Dear Diary, just thrilling to be back! We're going to win medals and keep on the honor rolls! Expected a free day after classes assembled. Weren't disap- pointed. All the girls gathered at Helmedach's to discuss their programs. just imagine we can get Chemistry in ten months instead of having to take a P.G. at Fordham CSad!!J Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Dear Diary, Fr. Corley said the Mass today and gave us a message from our new pastor, Fr. Mauch, whom we know we will be able to depend on for counsel and encouragement during the coming year. Sept. 24 Dear Diary, We're really settling down in earnest. Today we had Scribe elections and a goodly staff it is that will bear the marks from printer's ink from now till june. Some of those new columns that the school paper will boast this year are really in the groove Oct. 6 Dear Diary, Though tired tonight we would never have missed the inspiring Rosary Sunday Patriotic Service which was held today at the Polo Grounds. Girls from N. Y. Catholic High Schools, including Tolentine, formed a living Rosary with the cross and fifteen decades outlined with flashlights against the dark night. Oct. 9 Dear Diary, Much vim and vigor were used up today in the gym when we had try- outs for the cheering squad. The Senior class boasts quite a few cases of acute laryngitis but the sufferers bear it smilingly because-you guessed it- they made the squad. Only hope that the moths didn't sabotage those white skirts and blue sweaters!!! Oct. 18 Dear Diary, Wonders of wonders the day has finally arrived! We mean of course the day of the Bazaar. Eager crowds came into the hall and left it piled high with wines, turkeys, ,dolls and other miscellaneous items. Hope they had as much fun winning prizes as we had selling chances. Oct. 24 Dear Diary, Moan, groan! why don't we do more exercising? Those basketball try- outs were really strenuous. Protesting bones testify to the fact that we cer-