St Vincent Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Now as we wander in the shadows of retrospection, our freshman days but one year past, our most vivid recollection is that memorable first day when we all assembled for the first time in the gym . The chance acquaintances of that day have blossomed into the deep- rooted friendships of today. Those were the days when, as green as the hills of Erin, we peered into the mysteries of Latin, probed the dark depths of Algebra, and squirmed through English and Ancient History. Then it was that the future satellites of basketball began to sparkle. At last June arrived with its inevitable exams. Everyone plugged with that zeal and vigor so characteristic of examination time. After what seemed an interminable period the last day of school came. Friend looked for friend to bid a hearty adieu. Some sallied forth happy at heart and with bright prospects for the futureg others emerged slightly down- cast, but with a firm resolution to do better next yearg still others ven- tured forth never again to return. September found the class of 1984 back again among many familiar faces of both students and teachers. The class was considerably reduced in number. Nevertheless, the spirit of those remaining had not been dampened in the least. The new class of sophomores felt very proud to ascend the stairs to the new classrooms and to take the place of the sophs who had advanced, we felt much more highly educated with this new array of books and seemed so important when offering advice to the new freshmen on how to conquer the first year. At the outset French and Geometry seemed to be the most intriguing subjects. However, excellent tutorage enabled us to overcome all diffi- culties and we progressed rapidly. g With the opening barrage of basketball the sophs stepped into the limelight. We lost our entire team to the Varsity, but under the able coaching of Mildred Maurer a new team, equal to, if not better than last year's team, has been developed. A The sophomores wish to express their sincere and grateful appre- ciation of the work of their teachers, and to wish the departing seniors unbounded success in the most minute of their endeavors. May their Alma Mater and the glorious principles she stands for hold a place in their hearts that the passing years never erase. -Helen Rovinski. 85