St Patrick High School - Emerald Yearbook (Roxbury, MA)

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' lffmfff-3502 MARY ROSE O'ROURKE Her ways are ways of pleasantness Ami all her paths afre peace. MARY . . tall and feminine . . generous to a fault . . always willing to help . . cheerful disposition . .lover of all sports es- pecially basketball and baseball . . pleasing personality . . par- tial to the Navy . .likes Tommy lJorsey's music. . a lady at all times. . conscientious student . .blue skies predicted for you, Mary, in your secretarial career. HELEN GERTRUDE PAPPAS Nothing is difficult to a willing mind. HELEN . . our best student . . lab expert . . lover of all kinds of music. .puts her whole heart and soul into every under- taking.. orchestra member. . report card marks are envied by all . . polite and courteous always . . her cherished alligator shoes. .lovely singing voice . . frequents places of higher ed- ucation in and around Boston . . Editor-in-Chief of our Sham- rock. .her ambition is to graduate from Emmanuel College with honors. H NANCY JOAN PETERS A sunny nature wins friendship everywhere. NAN . . friendly toward all . . loves to talk . . unpretentious . . dependable . . sincere . . gay and merry . . always on the go . . how she enjoys a joke! . . stands up for her rights. . speedy forward on the basketball court . . expert pianist . . enviable dark locks . . well-informed in all matters . . favorite pastimes are bowling and ice-skating . . can never be too care- ful of her wrist..in favor of a certain ami francais .. would like to be a novelist.

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MARY ANN NOCERA Her friendty ways are winning ones. M1LL1E . . our shorthand Whiz! . . always friendly . . often seen at the games and dances. . well-liked by all. .sincere . . administrative qualities . . frank and honest . . beautiful sing- ing voiceudelights i.n all kinds of sports..noted for her jewelry of all kinds . .merry at all times. .ambition is to be a private secretary. CATHERINE ANN MURRIN A quiet girl with manner sweet A more loyal girl you'll never meet. KAY . . shy and modest . . reliable . . noted for her witty say- ings . . courteous . . sympathetic . . sincerity is one of her many Virtues . . our young poetic genius . . always the lady . . sup- porter of all school activities . . artistic temperament. . hair nicely styled: Who's your hairdresser, Kay? . . her sweet voice will be an asset when she is one of our future telephone operators. EILEEN MARIE O'CONNELL This all she is, what better report, A friend, a pal, a good sport. OK1E . . to know her is to be constantly laughing. .terrified facial expressions in laboratory experiments. .strong liking for sandwiches . . exponent of more holidays . . often seen at Pic's before work . . forever blushing . . merry at all times . . movies are among her favorite pastimes . . nursing catches her fancy. mah D1

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9 FRANCIS JOSEPH PHILLIPS The better you lcnow him, the better you like him. WEASEL . . lighthearted manner . . pleasing chuckle . . known for his walk and witty remarks. .keeper of' the doors. .his masculine voice . . bright ties and sharp sox . . always waiting for the bell so he can get to work . . everyone's friend . . daily seen with Hank. . undaunted gaiety . . business manager of the Shamrock. .to be a Coast Guardsman is his ambition. ELEANOR PATRICIA REILLY Few people can possess such qualities of Cheerful ways and friendliness. EL . . a cheery hi for everyone . . nonchalant . . sincere . . a perpetual smile accompanies El wherever she goes. .flatter- ing featherbob . . a loyal friend . . excitable . . witty . . always willing to join in the fun. .loves sports, especially skating . . delights in movie-going . . favors Newton . . to be a clerk is her ambition. MARY BEATRICE ROONEY As mevrry as the day is long. MARY . .brimming over with fun . . willing and able, thoughtful . . typical girl . . cheerful . . a wonderful dancer . . just gets in after the bell . . arrives in a taxi sometimes . . one of our best forwards in basketball . . sociable to all . .the paratrooper's the thing. . enjoys writing letters immensely .. our best wishes to you, Mary, in joining the Waves. Jllylz ol