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

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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.

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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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Marie Rohan's lovely Titian-blonde hair, and her broad-minded view in Religion class, are left to Dorothy Dillon. The accuracy portrayed by Frances O'Leary on the basketball court is awarded to josephine Mulkeen. Marie Welsh bequeaths her Connecticut time table and Volunteer phone number to joan Minchin. The joyful times that Margaret Maloney spent in Room 2 are left to Catherine Cosgrove. Lorraine Arden's quiet and reserved actions are left to Alice Lo Sacco. Eileen O'Donnell imparts her typical Tolentian spirit and her gleaming brown hair to Marilyn Slattery. To Doris Monahan, Mary McGreevey leaves her friendly, unassuming manner which has won her so many friends. Betty Kscenaitis receives the popularity and loquacity of Janet Hoffman. For jean Bracken, Grace Ann Lustig leaves her graciousness at all times. To her sister Marion, Barbara Phelan bequeaths her lovely soprano voice. Margaret Glennon confers upon Rose Pavarini, her cooperation in all school activities. Rose Gallagher's weakness for basketball, along with her Irish charm, are bequeathed to Evelyn Hodges. The position that Patricia Jennings so ably holds in Macy's is left to Ann Johnston. Theresa Morrison is awarded the high scholastic record maintained throughout junior and senior years by Mary Millikin. Alice Healy wills her bubbling laughter and her happy nature to Marjorie Zohn. Anne Baxter bequeaths her mastery over Geometry and her ability to teach it, to Katherine Downing. Margaret O'Connel1 bestows her spontaneous laughter and her enjoyment in Sten- ography class to Marilyn McDermott. To Marilyn Kilgannon, Virginia Masterson bequeaths her generosity and position as Co-Editor of the Scribe. Geraldine Varley wills her happy memories of Senior Year to Dorothy Halligan. Mary McKeever throws her quick wit and her humorous outlook on life to anyone down the line quick enough to catch it. Elizabeth Quigley is the recipient of the neat appearance and demure manner of Geraldine De Maio. Ruth Vaught's dulcet tones, that can not bc heard above a whisper in English class, are left to Ellen Morris. The harmonious singing voice possessed by Mary Burns is left to Dolores Cunning- ham. The support that Josephine Donnelly has given the team is conferred upon Eliza- beth Rogers. joanalys Bizzelle bequeaths her speed and accurate aim on the basketball court to her sister Jane. Ruth Carpenter's dramatic talent and keen wit are bestowed upon Virginia Hopkins. Jeanne Millett's sparkling brown eyes and her gay actions are given to Anne Kilduff. Patricia Kelly's lovely blonde hair is bestowed upon Kathleen Fearon. Genevieve O'Hara takes great pleasure in conferring her position as typist for both the Scribe and the Tolentia, upon Kathleen Mahoney. If any person to whom a bequest has been made, under this our Will, shall contest the same, the bequest to said person shall lapse and become void. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal on this, the twenty-first day of june, in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Seven. THE CLASS OF '47 MARGARET WALDRON MARIE WELSH Executori