Ursuline Academy - Acres Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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THE STORY OF THE DREAMER As seniors we began the final steps of our preparation for the future. The very word future held a certain fascination for us. But the most cherished part of this prepara- tion was the guidance and counsel of Mother Dolores Marie, who will always reign in our memories. The first event of the year was the Freshman Reception into the student body. We, the eldest daughters, formally accepted the freshmen into the Ursuline family. As we lighted the candles of these beginners, we hoped to pass on to them the spirit of loyalty, courtesy, and the courage which we, as freshmen, had received as a quivering flame and which, through the years, had grown steadily into a strong, sturdy fire. Temporarily putting aside the formality and solemnity of traditional Ursuline cere- monies, we began work on our major dramatic production, the senior play. We chose Shuberl Alley for our play. Memorizing lines, hours of rehearsing, and the able direction of Mrs. jean Henry, all these went together to make our play the success that it was. We were very happy when we realized that our production had actually set a precedent for future Ursuline plays. What better time could have been chosen for our retreat than the last three days before the Christmas holidays. The very word retreat cast a peaceful spell over us for it meant three days alone with God, three days to prepare for Christ's coming on Christmas morng three days in which to ask Him to prepare us for the future. Ring Ceremony was for us a joyous, solemn, and yet sad occasion. It was joyful be- cause at long last we were receiving the insignia of Ursuline standards, solemn because we realized the responsibilities that were ours in accepting the ring, and sad because it was another step toward the day we would be leaving Ursuline. The festive season of spring brought with it May Day. This year our May Day was gayer than ever. The beautiful colors, the singing, the dancing, and the crowning of our own queen, Mitzi Furtula, meant even more to us for we realized that this would be our last May Day. Flowing white dresses, picture hats, bouquets of red roses, and the speeches of vale- dictorian and salutatorian call to mind the day which we will ever cherish most of all, Class Day. However, this day meant more than wearing white dresses and carrying red roses. It was an opportunity to express our gratitude to the members of the faculty and to our parents for giving us the education which will mean our lives-our eternal lives. Then there was Graduation . . . the culmina- tion of our high school time of study, of work, of effort. This event brought to a close our days at Ursuline, and yet we knew that we were not leaving Ursuline completely, for a part of it would live with us always in our spirit, in our attitudes, and in our capacity for love. MOTHER DOLORES MARIE Principal of Unuline Arademy Spomor of Senior Clan I4 .f 'ii