Ursuline Academy - Yearbook (Cumberland, MD)

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able, with a meeting every Wednesday in the Singer Sewing Machine rooms on Centre Street, and with some remarkably beautiful layettes as a result. Then, too, Girl Scout Troop No. 9 under the sponsorship of Ursuline Alumnae twice in the past year visited the County Home on a godlike mission: to spread cheer through a lovely program and refreshments to those less fortunate than we. And all this is still not the whole story of our Alumnae's energy for charity. But to cut the encouraging story short, here follows a mere list of other donations: 1. 1550.00 to the Thanksgiving Supper, 2. 525.00 toward the Coal and Candle Collection in March, The Sister M. Denis Scholarship, 3. 4. Flowers to the Sisters on the feast of Saint Ursula, as well as for Christmas and Easter: 5. 515.00 toward the I. F. C. A. Pope Pius XI Scholarshipn to be awarded to the Federation Sister Whose name is drawn at the National Convention. 6. 1525.00 to help defray the expenses of the retreat which was held for the students of Ursuline Academy. All in all I think this record of Ursuline Alumnae Association for the year is one not to be ashamed of. but one rather to be emulated in the future. By way of an innovation, a fitting innovation, a High Mass for living and deceased members of our Association and their relatives will be sun on une , at ei ht o'clock. 1 8 7 g May I hope, and expect, as many as possible to attend? Finally, the following day, Iune 8, the annual breakfast will be given in honor of this year's class of graduates. Upon the requests of some who attended last year's, I have prac- tically ordered my brother, Father Valentine, to oblige us again with an address-not too long, who has glady consented to come. And now, will our alumnae, graduates of what- ever year, promise to be present too, and honor our latest prospective graduates. the girls sf '41? I know they will! And I thank all in advance. Gratefully, CATHERINE L. MCMULLEN, President 0

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Our Alumnae Everyone with one or more of five senses knows the annual sweetness of Springtime. Nature shows signs of life then. Birds sing again. The trees bud. The air feels good. And Howers bloom. But as president of Saints Peter and Paul's Ursuline Alumnae Association I know something more gratifying than even that-namely, the work of so many of our members on behalf of their Alma Mater, and mine. Alumnae who do nothing for their school ref semble dead trees. But those who give of their time and energy are a delight, their deeds of sacrifice surpass the beauty of foliage, afford deeper pleasure than the activities of Spring. At least, that happens to be how I see it. And seeing it thus, I have found it a pleasure to be president of our Ursuline Alumnae. The cooperation from all quarters has delighted me. It has been one hundred per cent, as the following list of activities will testify--in praise of our members. To the Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae, held at the Hotel Iohn Marshall in Richmond, Virginia, October I8 to 24, we sent a notable representation. Those attending were: Sister Charles, Sister Austin, Sister Agnes Marie, Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Mrs. Harry C. Martin, Mrs. F. DeSales Glick, Mrs. M. E. B. Owens, Mrs. Robert Shine fof Danville, Virginiaj, Mrs. Richard F. McMullen, Miss Rita Frantz, and Miss Eleanor Long. A former president, Mrs. Perry Ambrose, had been delegated to take charge, but, herself unable to attend, was substituted for by a very capable alternate, Mrs. Moore, who brought home an interesting, timely report. Nor did our scholastic activities cease at Richmond, They cropped out again a month later in Baltimore, at the Emerson Hotel. For there it was that the Maryland State Con- vention of the I. F. C. A. was held, and of course Ursuline Alumnae were on the scene again. Sister Austin, Sister Leonita, Mrs. Harry C. Martin, Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, and Miss Mary Lawler were there to represent the school we all love best. But not on conventions alone does a worthwhile alumnae group nourish a true spirit. It goes out and, in all sorts of ways prompted by ingenuity, raises funds for the upkeep of education, and here again our members have done splendidly. Such financial helps as a rummage sale and a bingo party were run off for the purpose, not to speak of private card parties in the homes of Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Mrs. George L. Long, Mrs. F. DeSales Glick, Mrs. A. L. Miller, and Mrs. Richard F. McMullen. Speaking of cards, I believe this is the place to slip in a word of thanks to two well organized card clubs, the members of each being all Ursuline Alumnae-and generous to our common cause The one known as the Braille Club, composed of Miss Mary Law- ler, Miss Kathryn F. Doerner, Miss Rita Frantz, Miss Eleanor Long, Miss Lucille Ley, Miss Dorothy Litzenburg, Mrs. Iohn V. Farrell, Mrs. Thomas B. Cumiskey, Ir., Mrs. Richard F. McMullen, have contributed 3550.00 toward the Xavier Free Publication Society and Circulating Library for the Blind. These girls are much interested in Braille Work and, according to the talk I hear, may begin some actual transcribing any time now. The other card club, equally laudable, has stood the expenses of the Ursuline Alumnae Scholarship to Ursuline Academy. Its membership includes: Mrs. Thomas Heyer, Mrs. Perry Ambrose, Mrs. George Garlitz, Mrs. Alberta Kolb, Mrs. Harry C. Martin, Mrs. M. E. B. Owens, Mrs. R. B. Browning, Miss Mary Catherine Ruppenkamp, Miss Helen Weisenmiller, Miss Madelyn Wallace, Miss Doris Gunther, Miss Louise Stegmaier, and Miss Alice Stakem. May there be more such clubs organized for so noble a purpose! Our heartiest admiration and gratitude go also to Mrs. Wyand F. Doerner and her able assistants, Mrs. A. L. Miller, Mrs. William L. Keller, Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Mrs. Harry C. Martin, Mrs. Richard Shireman, Mrs. F. DeSales Glick, Mrs. Richard F. Mc- Mullen, Mrs. M. E. B. Owens, Mrs. lohn B. Wolfhope, Miss Mary Lou Doerner, Miss Marion Boyland, and Miss Mary Catherine Ley, who are sponsoring a sewing project for the benefit of the Red Cross. It happens to be a work of charity as active as it is service-

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5 6 9. IO. I3 18 19. 23 27 30 4 6 9. I0 II I4 16 18. 21. 24. 25 28 31 31 5 8 8 I0 II s School Notes SEPTEMBER A delightful reunion. One hundred and fourteen students enrolled. First Friday. Student Body received Holy Communion in honor of the Sacred Heart. Class meetings held. OHicers elected. ' Reverend Father Boniface gave instructions. lnstilled love for the Blessed Mother. Make the year successful by diligent application. Our Lady's Mission Workers held meeting. Mission officers elected. Glee Club organized for the year. Our Lady's Mission Workers presented the K'Catholic Digest, The Sign, and The Queen's Workll to the Cumberland Public Library. ' Reverend Father Flavian, O. F. M. Cap., addressed students. The Chatterette makes its appearance The Senior Class Skating Party. OCTOBER Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Free Day. , Sewing Class started for 1940-1941. Mrs. William Martz director. C. S. M. C. of the Western Maryland Local Conference held meeting at Ursuline. Officers elected for the year. ' Picture Show in Gym. French Club elected oH-icers. Ursuline Auxiliary meeting. The Iunior Class Skating Party. Science Skit. Sponsored by the Chemistry Class. Feast of St. Ursula. Free Day. Picture Show in Gym. Iunior Class presents Pageant in honor of The Blessed Mother. Hallowe'en Party sponsored by the Ursuline Auxiliary. A delightful time. Ghosts everywhere. The Newsette, the French. paper, makes its Hrst appearance. Iunior Class presents lt's Hard to Speak English When You've Always Talked Slang. NOVEMBER Presidential Election. Radio installed. Student Body hear Inaugural Address. Ursuline Students attend Cooperative Concert Association. Sponsored by Alumnae Association. Our Lady's Mission Workers presented The Shieldf' Extension Magazinei' and 'Little Missionary to the Cumberland Public Library. C. S. M. C. of the Western Maryland Local Conference held meeting at La Salle High School. Students participate in Armistice Day Parade. Patriotic Program held in Assembly room. I2-I3-14. First Quarter Examinations held. I7 17 18. 20 2I 29. Book Week observed. Two plays presented. Miss Mary Walsh, Cumberland Public Librarian, addressed students. -21. National Education Week observed. Essays Written and discussed. Programs given. Posters displayed for the occasion on bulletin boards. Puppet Show held in Gymnasium. Thanksgiving Prom. Sponsored by Freshman Class. 124. Thanksgiving vacation. Turkey and cranberries. Mince meat and pumpkin pie. Senior Class held Rummage Sale.