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

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Feb. 14 March 17 April 2 May 7 May 29 June 9 june 13 june 22 crowded these days with letters from us seniors asking for many of the ser- vices for which she is so famous. Dear Diary, No serious casualties in the way of broken hearts appeared at the Valen- tine party we gave for the benefit of the Missions. Instead the Tolentians showed a great capacity for entertainment, ice cream and cake. Dear Diary, Oh Patty, dear, and did you hear The news that's going 'round. The St. Patty's Day Parade With Tolentians did abound. With colors flying C greenb we staunchly marched in honor of St. Patrick. No doubt he appreciated the fact because we could see him smiling behind each Shamrock. Dear Diary, Spring is here once again and as we sat in the classrooms the warm sum- mer air streamed through the windows. Although we found it hard to concen- trate on studies we knew that the better we did our work the sooner we could get out to enjoy ourselves. To us April is an important month because it brings Easter, a glorious and joyful day. Too, we were happy because our Easter vacation began. Dear Diary, At last the eventful night came. Filled with repressed excitement we started out with our beau and our corsage daintily attached to our evening frocks, to the Rooftop of the Hotel Pierre where our long awaited Prom was to be held. No words can express the thoughts we experienced for it was a magical night, a beautiful night, a night full of everlasting mem- ones. Dear Diary, The auditorium was gayly decorated tonight as the Seniors dressed in their best were given a reception by the Juniors, Entertainment prevailed throughout the entire evening, as did an abundance of refreshments. One could not help but feel that the Seniors were deeply grateful and greatly honored. Dear Diary, Today was our last outing as Tolentians. Realizing this we made cer- tain that we had a wonderful time with all our classmates. Sadly will we add this joyful day to our past remembrances of Rye and Bear Mountain. Dear Diary, Three o'clock in the morning and we are once again cramming for the exams that will soon be a reality. Graduation rehearsals started today and we were both happy and sad-happy because we have accomplished all our high school ambitions-sad because we must leave behind the joys we cher- ished so much. Dear Diary, Today was one of those bright days that are overshadowed with a cloud of sorrow, for today was our Graduation Day. This afternoon as we expect- antly awaited our diplomas in the sunlit church, four years of memories went flirting by before our eyes. When we glanced at the front pews a gleam of white caught our eyes. It marked the loyal nuns who have lovingly im- parted to us our high school education. We noticed one, in particular, Sr. M. Anita, our principal, who shall always be to us, the Class of 1947, a true guide and devoted friend. When the graduation exercises were completed we marched down the aisle with tears in our eyes and hope in our hearts to face the future with the training imparted to us by our beloved Tolentine.

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Oct. 25 Nov. 5 Dec. 9 Dec. I0 Dec. ll Dec. I8 Dec, 20 Jan. fm Feb. 6 Feb. 9 tainly tried to make the team. Never give up is our class slogan. Proving this is the fact that the Senior class is well represented on the Intramurals. Our Varsity has many star players and we're impatiently looking forward to our first game which will be with the Alumnae. Dear Diary, First on the Tolentine Hit Parade today is: Where Did You Get Thai Hat! Yes, our class hats have at last arrived! Although originally of a uni- form shape you'd never know it now, Depending upon the wearer they now feature such unique styles as the lisherman's brim and the baseball player perch. O Well! to each his own!! Dear Diary, Hurrah! We won the game. Our basketball season officially opened with the Varsity playing the Alumnae. This looks like a good omen so we hope we're on the verge of a victorious season. Dear Diary, Guess we can't always win! But the Varsity played a strenuous game against Mary Louis Academy on their own court. A goodly crowd from Tolentine took the bus ride out to jamaica. There was certainly no lack of lusty cheering! Dear Diary, Today we are Big Sistersfl Our Little Sisters tSophomoresJ became our special charges at assembly and we solemnly promised to be their wise protectors. And to think that only three short years ago we were only green freshiesfl How time flies-Htempus fugitf' Dear Diary, U.N.O. here we come!! Fifty-seven strong we witnessed a meeting of the Geneml fluenzlily at Flushing Meadows. Later, not only was a tour around Lake Success Headquarters of the Security Council informative but it was made very pleasant by our guides. Of course the fact that they were members of the U. S. Marine Corps had nothing to do with the enjoyment. Dear Diary, Tolentine officially ushered in the Christmas season today when we en! acted our Christmas play which was Henri Gheonls ClJri.rl11m.t rm flu' Village Sqlmre, a warm and glowing portrayal of the Five joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The satisfaction we felt in taking part in the pageant and the enjoyment it afforded the audience were made possible only by the under- standing direction of our dramatic coach. Dear Diary, Good-bye, school, Hello holidays! Dear Diary, We returned to school today determined to do well in our term exams which were quickly approaching. Too, the wheels for the yearbook ma- chinery began turning today. Committees were appointed and feature writers chosen. We thought of a thousand and one ideas for making our yearbook one of the best. lt looks like a lot of work but with everyone pitching in, it will be great fun. Dear Diary, We received welcome news after getting our report cards todayg our senior rings had finally arrived. At last we felt like real seniors! Dear Diary, We talked about it in hushed voices, dreamt about it in classes. Yes, dear Diary it is The Prom. St. Catherines department in heaven is pretty

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.Sami Tamil and flcafanienf ol- Gales of 49f'r7 We, the Senior Class of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, in the year I947, put forth this following testament. We sincerely hope that our friends and fellow To- lentians, who are to come after us, will achieve some of the pleasures that we have realized through our four years in Tolentine. For this purpose, we bequeath the following: To our beloved pastor, Very Reverend Eugene A. Mauch, O.S.A., we leave our appreciation for all he has made possible for us spiritually, scholastically, and sociallyg also a pledge of our continued loyalty to Tolentine in future years. For our principal, Sr. Anita, we leave our earnest gratitude for the guidance she has given us through the years and for the interest she has taken in all of us. To the Faculty, the Class of '47 leaves their heartfelt thanks for their kind super- vision and for the knowledge they have imparted to us. Elinor Ford bequeaths to Dolores Hyland, her loyalty to Tolentine which is shown by all her undertakings. joan Schlinkert bestows her Lincoln-like attitude, personified by her honesty, to anyone born on February 12. The talent for roller-skating, portrayed by Yvette Couture, is left to Barbara Ryan. jean Brown bestows her charming personality and athletic ability to jean Bracken. The unique dancing style of Virginia Lamb is left to Patricia Henry. Kathryn English wills her equestrian skill along with her Dodger baseball scrapbook to her cousin, joan Luber. To Gerry Mawn, we give Maureen Brosnan's never ending supply of candy and gum. Margaret Wfaldron confers her love for the finer things of life, plus her photogenic smile, upon Theresa Sweeney. Catherine Chanfrau is the recipient of Margaret McKenna's morning bus rides with the hope she will enjoy them as much as Margaret did. To her sister Mary, Catherine Galligan gives her sweet and petite manner. The artistic talents possessed by Katherine Sweeney are left to Anne Wztlsh. Geraldine Mahoney bestows her Best Dressed title and her interest in sports to jean Reilly. Marilyn Coyle is willed the punctual ways of her sister Eileen for saying, Number please, and Thank you. To Helen Secor, we bequeath Nora Shannon's fun loving spirit and happy smile. joan Flood confers her knack for making true friends to Rita McCarthy. To Rita McGinn is willed Katherine Lynar's position as captain of the basketball team. Mary McManus gives to her sister Sheila, her peaches and cream complexion. The enchanting red-plaid shirt belonging to Rita Casey, which she got for two Wliertties box tops and an essay on Tom Mix, is left to Katherine Hartnett, To Evelyn Dowling, Geraldine Mossey bequeaths her nonchalant actions and her complimentary manner. Kathleen Tobin bestows her chicque style of dressing upon her sister Patricia. To her sister Anne, Mary Fallon leaves her polite and kind mannerisms. joan Kern wills her shyness in class and her tap-dancing ability to Patricia Gilligan. The position as secretary during the third period, when Vera Cunningham so ably takes care of the office, is entrusted to jean Savage. Mary McElligott wills her long black hair and her cheerful countenance to Elizabeth Rowlands. Dorothy Mee receives the loveliness of Eileen Curran plus her promptness every morning. To Mary Morrisroe, Angela McCormack wills her vivaciousness along with her charming personality. To her sister Anne, Mary McGlynn leaves her sincerity in all activities plus her ready knowledge regarding them. Mary O'Shaughnessy bestows her pleasant disposition and willingness to help others, upon Margaret O,Sullivan. To Helen Wfoods, Marilyn Ryan cedes her aptitude for being prompt every morning.