St Pauls High School - Veritas Yearbook (Daytona Beach, FL)

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CLASS CALENDAR September . School bells ringing and all back to school to find spic and span newly painted classrooms. . . . Welcome to Sister Mary Margaret, 0. P., the new first grade teacher, who replaced Sister Augustine, O. P. . . In the afternoons many of our boys trek to Mary Karl Vocational School, where they are learning a trade of their choice. . . . Our newly formed Tri-Lang Club tFrench, Spanish and Latiny has been getting under way with many projects. . . . Many of our girls joined the Civil Air Patrol. October . . . School is back in full swing and class oHicers have been elected. . . . First issue of the Pelican. . . . The Junior-Senior class gave an engraved letter opener to Sister Marietta as a small token of appreciation and of congratulation on her Silver Jubilee. . . . Seniors had their fun during the days of initiation and also at the Freshman Initiation Dance. . . . Pat Haskins and Alan Hanley named girl and boy of the month. . . . Sodality packed up and went on a short trip to St. James High in Orlando, where many important items were discussed. . . . Many increase their knowledge on disease by going to the Tuberculosis and Health Association in Orlando. . . . The freshmen showed school spirit by the hard work they put into their first dance to make it a big success. . . . Lucky girls, fortunate enough to act as usherettes at Peabody Auditorium. November . . . The Tri-Lang Club had a Sadie Hawkins dance in which Pat Sweeney and Alan Hanley were voted King and Queen of Dog Patch. Runners-up were Wally 'Fox and Ray Phelan. . . . We were proud to announce that Donald O,Lone,s Voice of Democracy speech was not only chosen winner of his school but also of the city. The awards were a trophy and wrist watch. . . . Pat Woolley and Billy Peshek named girl and boy of the month. . . . Sodality State Convention was held in St. Petersburg this year. As Treasurer of the State Sodality, Dolores Tonkds trip was partly financed by the Sodality. Thanksgiving Day made a fitting close to a month filled with blessings and joys. December . . . Many subScribed to the Queenk Work. . . . Frances Parsons and Mike Cham- pagne named girl and boy of the month. . . . The 7th and 8th grades began giving us some competition by selling their class paper, The Sprite. . . . Regular Christmas choir practice, under the direction of Sister John Marie, 0. P. . . . Our traditional Christmas party for the young and 01d of the parish was held again this year at the Peninsula Club. Of course, Santa Claus was there with fruit and candy for all. Midnight Mass and its peace closed 1952 school days. January . . . New Year resolutions made by all. . . . Boys getting in some extra practice so they will be in good shape on the basketball court. And, of course, basketball brought

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HIT PARADE Monsignor Mullally ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You Sister Bernard of Mary High on the List Sister Marietta, When You,re Smiling Sister James Edward Very Good Advice Miss Hayes You,re the Tops Our parents ........................................ We Still Feel the Same About You Juniors Tm So Lucky Sophomores Someday Freshmen . Pm Bashful Baseball -t ,,,,,,,, Please Mr. Sun Graduation Happy Day St. PauPS School ........................ So Long, It,s Been Good to Know You Prom ...... Dancing in the Dark Homework More Than I Care to Remember Sodality Ave Maria Report Cards Canht Seem to Laugh Anymore Jug Solitaire Skip Day ................................ Pm Going to Hate Myself in the Morning Monday Morning Exams Tardiness And So to Sleep Again Pm in the Middle of a Riddle Chemistry Class Why Don,t You Believe Me? Smoke Gets In Your Eyes English Class, Dream Awhile Religion Class Faith Can Move Mountains Coke Machine June Draft Call Once Upon a Nickel SamYs Song Glee Club , Music by the Angels Lunch Time.,, High Noon 2:45 ' Happy Feet Studies My Heart Isn,t In It Mike Champagne ..... , ,mLet,s Have a Party Alan Hanley ........................................................ The Heart of a Clown Pat Haskins ............................................................ The Tennessee Local Tommy Larrivec m- --, Hot Rod Race Pat MacDonald .................................... A Bundle of Southern Sunshine Donald O,Lone ........................................ I Like the Wide Open Spaces Frances Parsons .................................................. Sweeter Than the Roses Billy Peshek ........................................................ You Can Count On Me Dolores Tonko .................................................. I Like to Talk to Myself Eileen Wilson .................................................................... Pat Woolley ..................................................................... Laughing Face ---Unforgettable

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in the indispensable llcheerleaders . . . . Eileen Wilson and Tommy Larrivee named girl and boy of the month. . . . Warning signals for the flu were sent out. . . . The newly formed M. O. M. tMerry .Old Maidsl Club, though slightly discouraging to some people, proxies fun for all who belong. . . . Books .openedemid-term exams. . . . All are working hard getting VERITAS llAdsK . . . The personality of the month was Ray Phelan, junior class president. February . . . Congratulations tot Patricia Hayes who won second prize in the East Volusia County Tuberculosis Essay Contest. . . . The Holy Name Society has undertaken a Recreation Program for us. . . . A Valentine Party, in which Billy Peshek and Patricia Woolley were voted the most popular students of the school, saw the crown- ing of the King and Queen. . . . Lenten devotion started. Prayer and sacrifice were more deeply considered. March . . . All working hard on the yearbook. Pictures taken. . . . Donald O,Lone and Patricia MacDonald named boy and girl of the month. . . . Ping-pong tournaments under way, sponsored by the Holy Name Society. . . . Diocesan Achievement Tests. . . . Mission given by Fathers Fearon and Kavanaugh, who made us all feel closer to God. . . . VERITAS contest closes; Alan Hanley wins editorship. April . . . Baseball season here for girls as well as for boys. . . . Personality of the month is Dolores Tonko. . . . A few days off for Retreat, given by Father Francis J. Rodimer, of the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. . . . Easter morning, with our singing of Alleluias at Mass. . . . New spring clothes. . . . Prom night at the Palmettg Club, with memories for all. . . . Patricia MacDonald and Mike Champagne invited to Senator Gautierls uGood Government award in Tallahassee, Florida. May... Precious night of the May Procession, with all in formal dress, honoring our Mother, Mary. . . . Eileen Wilson, the Sodality prefect, had the honor of crowning Our Lady. . . . M-otherls Day and gifts of appreciation offered. . . . Dust removed from books and brains before the C. U Exams. . t . Ascension Thursday was the school picnic to DeLeon Springs. . . . May 20, a red-letter day for Patricia Mac- Donald, Dolores Tonko and Patricia Woolley, who were inducted into St. Paulls Chapter of the Quill and Scroll. The Chapter will be known as the Rev. Joseph A. Dunney Chapter in honor of F ather Dunney, our kind benefactor and devoted friend. June School exams with worries of passing with good grades. . . . Strains of Pomp zmd Circumstance ushered in Class Day with all its joy, deep significance and tinge of sorrow. . . . Graduation is coming closer and closer. . . . A picture of graduates in White caps and gowns,.keeps flashing before our eyes. . . . Diplomas, medals, gifts, friends, loved ones. . . . Goodbye to school days. . . . Grateful hearts whispering to all who made our Catholic education possible. llGod bless your,