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GBLAS$ HISTORY The History of the Class of Forty-Nine may be likened to a novel with characters, plot, length, and a happy ending. Our novel is divided into four parts: F reshman Days,'We're Sophomores Now, Junior Jamboree and Triumphant Seniors. The setting is St. Peter's Academy; the time: a period of four years from 1945 to 1949; the characters: the' boys and girls of the class and the climax: our graduation. . . ' Part I entitled uFreshman Days brings back memories of our initiation into a high school career. As we turn the first page we glimpse ourselves, a group of bewildered boys and girls, trying to act a part of the crowd, looking completely unaccustomed to this new way of life. But it wasnTt long, under the guiding hand of Sister Fidelis, before we were launch- ed into the maze of A2-322C2, rosa, rosae; H20 and Ivanhoe . Then came official Wel- come by the upper classmen and the Freshies were an integral part of life at St. Petefs Academy. Time flew and at Christmas, we participated in the school production of The Birds Christmas CaroP, The over all importance of strengthening spiritual life in high school was pointed'out in the retreat conducted by Father Sellman, to which the High School Communion breakfast was fitting climax. As Sophomores, we, the chief characters in this novelx, came under the wise and loving guid-
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THE? IDEAL $ENMDIIR GJIHIRIB x Perfection is not attainable here below but if one girl did possess the assorted qualities of the girls of, the Senior Class of 49, she would be as nearly perfect as is imaginable. She would have : .Barbara Lynett,s initiative; Jean Dohertyls literary finesse; Sally Noonan,s jokeetelling ability; Pat Kleinls vitality; Nancy Hughes, jovial manner; HTrea Carr's trim neatness; Margie Mahar,s love of music; Kate Uscavitchls appreciation of the classics; Anne Driscollls oratorical ability'; t Ann Cassidy's Irish charm; Rita Brownls ever ready cooperation; Pat Totten's artistic talent; Patricia Smith,s sense of humor; Carla Clukies' love of travel; Ann Brown's hospitality; Anita D'Andreafs cheerleading ability; Joan Caseyls patience; hlarypat's quiet perseverance Alice Ebert's singing talent, Frannie lVIacicaUs bubbling laugh; Mary Jane Hickeyls speaking voice; , and Kate Witkopk ability to make others laugh. WED JIHIDJIEBAJIB $ENMDJIR MMDCM A Senior Boy would be perfect in every respect if he were a composite of certain traits borrowed from the faithful, though few, boys of St. Peterls Class of 49. He would have : Joe GrasSds apt wit and talent of sketching his classmates; Billy Ford's cleverness at avoiding work; Dave Russellls personality; Dick Rowland's talent at the piano; John Bollingefs executive ability; llZeke Logginls love for football; tPete Helenek's shy manner; Faust D'Andreak ability to make everyone happy; and Pat Rlalone's friendly attitude. h
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