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

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in all we do or plan. 'pd Auf - Nothing is so admirable as to practice consistency 'l jj f , J I I fl Ji' ' J J' 1 l 7 - I I 4 1 , ,nfl ANN MARY BllANIGAN As Irish as they come - and very proud of it, that's Ann. A blend of determination and active participation in extra-curricula activities mark Ann as a truly well-balanced person. Mischievous and extremely delightful, she alone possesses that priceless gift of ready wit. Perhaps, it has been Ann's graciousness and genuineness of manner which have so enlivened our four delightful years at Tolentine. Her ability to work diligently at any proposition presented to her is clearly put forth in this yearbook. As a competent Business Manager, she has undertaken her position with all the vigor she can possibly put forth. Tolentirte Grammar School Tolentia-Business Manager 4 Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4 H. B. S. 3, 4 Dramatics 4 Class Treasurer l C. S. M. C. 2, 3,4 12

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lass gflstory A Play in Four Acts: HTOLENTINEH Producers: The Priests Directress: Sr. M. Anita, O.P. Cast: Faculty and Seniors Our able Directress, Sister Anita, four long years ago, raised her baton to signify the beginning of Act 1. The curtain of expediency parted, and the good Sisters, as well as the Seniors in her cast put forth their greatest efforts to play the exacting roles required of them. As freshmen, we looked upon the unfolding extravaganza with naive wonderment. All was glitter, adventure, and excitement for us. Laugh- ing, eager and young, we anticipated the second, third, and final acts of this masterpiece with a song on our lips, but trepidation in our hearts. The fourth and last act was on. Never did more brilliant material emerge from an author's manuscript. With untiring effort, the good nuns added their sparkling talents to our presentation. Through their wise counsel and calm assurances we leamed to improvise, to be wise, to be minutely observant. Each and every subject was a complete and satisfying playlet within itself-Latin, history, English, chem- istry, religion and public speaking. To some, they depicted the heroine beautiful and understanding, but to others they proved villainous and unfathomable. With immovable determination, our kind and wise Directress, in cooperation with Father Mauch, who is in our estimation the very mouthpiece of Heaven's wisdom, knew that the presentation held no precedent for their young and im- pressionable performers, the urgent theme of each and every subject must be infused with lessons of responsibility and moral interpretation. With exacting patience and care the facets of the Seniors' characters must be polished to the requirements of a true Catholic. The finished product would be Tolentine's contribution of life, and the basic props for the future. It is with nostalgia, that we seniors leave. Small and inconsequential things take on a new and very dear meaning-the persuasive arguments used to explain forgotten or neglected assignments, basketball, dances, confidences, reprimands, lunches, cokes, and crowded locker-rooms. All this is finished. At last the curtain closes. The glittering lights fade and the houselights dim. The underclassmen applaud enthusiastically and beg for an encore, but for the seniors there are deeply recessed misgivings and nervous thoughts for the future. But alas! It is a play that cannot be repeated for us as individuals. Its gaiety, its sadness, its pathos, its excitement and hard work must live in the hearts of each and every performer, to be reverently treasured always. 11

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WW Jef' Pr! lflr isdorn is born of deliberation. LILLIAN lxlIRIAM CAPRICE Blessed with a memory that stands as a monument to attcntiveness, Lillian has always held a place of honor as a student in Tolentine. Twinkling blue eyes tell the story of a fine personality withing an engaging smile flashes its message of friendliness to everyone. Lil has consistently displayed journalistic ability throughout the issues of our Scribe. Her position on the staff has marked her as a connoisseur of Fine fashion. We only wish that Lil will remain sweetly petite in her mannerisms, but allow her acquired knowledge to branch out into greater achievements. Tolentinc Grammar Srlmol Tolentia 4 Scribe 2, 3, 4 Intramural l, 2, 3 Drainatics 4 Class Vice-President 4 Student Councilor 4 Sodality l, 2, 3, 4 H. B. S. 3, 4 C. S. M. C. l, 2 I3