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

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I9 -1-p- f9 C WM 5 M Q35 M V 4 ,L .,,. We, the Seniors of St. Patrick High School here in Watertown, Massa- chusetts, in order to advance education, insure the future of our under- graduates, and also being of sound mind and judgment, do ordain and establish this, as our last will and testament, with fond memories of the Class of 1945. To our beloved Monsignor Riordan we bequeath our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for his unfaltering devotion and. attention to us. We pledge him our loyal support and love, always. To the faculty we leave our foremost appreciation for their tireless efforts in assisting us to select our chosen careers, and for their guidance in our daily chores. We bequeath to one another the continuation of class spirit, coordin- ation and cooperation, and we promise to patronize one another's interests and assistance in chosen fields. The Junior class are the recipients. of -our classrooms with the hope that our precious memories shall aid them. Besides our individual en- dowments we leave them the title Seniors and we trust it will carry more respect and privileges. The Sophomores areleft the typewriters and shorthand notebooks, a.lso Cicero and Math. And also the ability to keep perfect silence at dismissal time. May good fortune arrive with it. The Freshmen! There are many things that could be left you, but first of all you are to inherit our grown up airs, the policy to discard childish giggles, and particularly we leave you our good-sportsmanship and cooperative spirit. Good luck to you all. As individual gifts to our followers we leave as follows: Henry Welsh bequeaths to Edward Reardon his title of heavyweight Doris Sutherland leaves to Marie Duffy that perfect stride. Catherine Murrin leaves to Doris Comick her ability to keep on good terms with everyone. Francis Barrett leaves Rita Loughlin a certificate to the college course and a key to the chemistry lab. Marie Eastman leaves to Lillian Fitzgerald her special comb for red heads. Mary Nocera leaves to Ann Keaney her coveralls for a vital defense job. All right, Ann? Dorothy Bone endows Rose Comeau the magic way of catching the last bus before 8 215 and seldom ever late. Henry Welsh donates to Charles Clifford his special certificate at the barber shop for the hair cut that counts. Francis McDermott wants Francis Welsh to have his seat at Wool- worth's lunch counter and he also leaves to Robert Cunniff his ability to have cute poses.

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HISTORY OF OUR ALMA MATER- fCo'nti-nuedy Another memorable occasion took place here last year. It was the first flag raising on the high school campus which took place in June, 1944. It is May now, and taking a far-seeing glimpse into the battlefields of Germany and the South Pacific We are able to visualize Catholic youths who are sacrificing their lives that others may live. We have received a Catholic education, therefore, we should reflect its noble principles. Be- cause We are Catholics, and more, because we are Catholic school graduates, We will be closely examined for faults and respected for exemplifying our true education and fine culture. Catholic influence and Catholic example should produce a love of peace and good-Will -two necessary principles in the world today. We Who graduate today represent the Catholic boy and girl of to- morrow. We are proud of St. Patrick School and, as we leave this beloved school to face a world at war, We are confident that God will aid and guide us. St. Patrick's We leave you now, but you will always remain deep in our hearts and never forgotten. NANCY PETERs, '45

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WILL - CContinuedj Title of chic dresser goes to Mary Monahan from Claire Hayden. Allena MacDonald leaves to Adele Chartier her deed for the Mac- Donald Ink Supply, Inc. Francis Phillips leaves to James Kelleher his position of Senior Paper Boy. The captaincy of the girls' basketball team is transferred to Rita Loughlin by Ann Butler and we hope that much good fortune is left with it. Mary Hannon leaves her pugnastic ability to Joan Keenan. Christina Cloonan transfers to Barbara Shutt her wardrobe of sharp sweaters. Nancy Peters leaves to Katherine Phelan her alacrity and good humor. Anna Drudy leaves her use of Sister's jacknife for sharpening red pencils for bookkeeping to Imelda Tessmer. Margaret Mooney leaves her advantageous position just in front of Sister's desk to Marie Corbett hoping she will put it to good use. Muriel Gravel leaves her blush to Phyllis Smith. Francis Barrett sheds his loafer jacket and leaves it to Thomas Scioli. Paul Molloy, Francis McDermott wants you to enjoy that bashful technique that never fails. Eleanor Reilly to Raymond Barrett her cherished first seat in the first row. Pauline Alarie leaves to Charles MacNeil her artistic ability and to Irene Chisholm her sweet smile. Muriel Gravel bequeaths to Jean McCurley her thirst for cokes, and oh yes, a pair of straws to go with it. Julia Flanagan leaves to Jean Fournier her industrious attitude. Francis Smith endows John Leahy that yen for classical music. Ann Delaney leaves to Virginia Callahan her cute dimples. Ann Butler wills to Rita Loughlin her good humor, a valuable asset. Anna Drudy bequeaths to Marjorie Smith her loquacious vivacity, plus a dictionary. Mary Camerato generously presents to Margaret Mannix her set of books to keep posted on the latest novels. Ruth Gildea leaves to Claire O'Donnell her winning personality. Francis Barrett bequeaths to John Heffernan the art of smiling through difficulties. Dorothy Grubaugh leaves her post at W. T. Grant to Ann McDonnell. Marie MacKay leaves to Eleanor Rooney her dramatic aspirations. Henry Welsh resigns his presidency to Candy Distribution Co. and leaves it to Robert O'Reilly. Helen Pappas endows Frances Miller with her scholastic ability and her position on the Honor Roll. Margaret Mahoney presents to Ruth McGrady her candid camerag and to Edith Ciglio her school spirit. Mary Rooney wills to Francis Welsh her theory Better late than never. d .Eleanor Barbato leaves to Mary Ryan her certificate to laugh when an 1 . ' Mary O'Rourke leaves to Robert Swift her familiar exclamation: I didn't say a word, Sister! kFrancis Phillips leaves James Molloy a key to his chest of sharpie soc s. d H Loretta Frissora leaves to John Heffernan her collection of stuffed o s. Eileen O'Connell to Constance Rooney her clever wit. Francis McDermott to James Caruso his cute wave. Julia Flanagan wishes Julia Wade to have her Crosby watch. Dorothy Grubaugh's gleam in her eye goes to Mary McSweeney. Francis Barrett to Thomas O'Rourke an instruction book on Smooth Dancing.