Ursuline School - Eidolon Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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Ellen Fallon leaves the pillow she used during French class, while Pat McFad- den leaves the first flourishing of her scientific mind, the sulfuric acid spot on the chemistry lab floor. Kathleen Peet passes on her devotion to the Muse, while patiently awaiting the golden age of her literary talent. Mary Agnes Fitzgerald leaves the worn out Libera books without whose use the Schola would have been lost.iElise Karas willingly bequeaths the overstuffed ashtrays in her car while Ellen Marie O'Neill leaves her unwelcome job as the weekly Times collector. Recalling worn out shoes and sore feet, joan Rodriquez leaves her plans for an elevator to Mother Anne Marie's room. Anne Brassing- ton leaves her supply of emery boards which she never used of which, incident- ally, Pat Steeg who leaves her volume of book reviews for future use of English students of Mother Monica does not approve. The last color in this tri-colored wheel is green. Those who follow the green streamer are best known for their spirit of cooperation and friendliness. Pat Cronin leaves the sterling silver door knob of the coatroom which she has been holding in her hand since September. Eileen Lynn leaves her unused desk in front of Mother Cecilia in hopes that someone may get it next year who likes to do errands. With interests branching far and wide., Carla Dembo leaves the memories of her weekends at Penn. U., Pat Hine her devotion to Notre Dame and joan Farnon her vanquished interests in Blessed Sacrament High School. Maureen Kraft leaves her library lines for Pat Murphy who leaves her Cinjaccurate alarm clock. Little tell me why Helen Dunne leaves her question box. Irene Martin imparts to the incoming students her hit parade of songs. Anne Harmon leaves her rubber gloves for future biology students. Peggy Dougherty leaves her book The Glorious Yankees with a special chapter on Yogi Berra. Pat McGuire leaves her jumping eyebrow in hopes that it will continue to punctuate her sentences. Barbara Breen leaves her Blue Breen Taxi Service, in return for a gas station. Lois Ann Waters passes on her large collection of slips in rude realization that someday she may learn to like them. Mary Louise Atkinson passes on her information of how to master a Japanese accent. The crowd is slowly dispersing, thoughtfully discussing the outcome of their expection. Many grow quiet as they leave for they want to hold on forever to these individualistic bits of personalities which will always awake in their minds fond memories of the class of '51, 43

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ollaaf an jafamenf The scene is a country fair. The time, june, 1951. Those present are seniors of the Ursuline school. On this day they have come with nostalgic sentiments in their hearts and looks of expectation in their eyes. How they crowd around the main booth as the wheel of fortune is spinning! It is a tri-colored wheel the hues of which are red, blue and green. As they watch the wheel spin, the color which captures their attention first 'is red. just as red is the most striking color of the spectrum, so are the girls who rank beneath its flag, for red is the symbol of energy, initiative, and leader- ship. Besides possessing those qualities, these girls have characteristics which endear them to us. The coiffures of Nina Iannotti and Barbara Brophy have attracted us all during high school, therefore, Nina leaves her comb and mirror and Barbara leaves her curling iron. Eileen McGrath generously leaves behind her supply of rings in hopes that they will continue to come so plentifully. Clayre Breslin leaves her chair by the radiators and hopes that someday the heat will accidently be turned on. Affable Gaynor Burris and Ann Martin be- queath all the Charleston records banned from the gym and the new improvised method of reading, respectively. Rita Dempsey, our class law enforcer, leaves the noon time bell by which she summons the smokers from the shower room, while Lise D'Atri leaves the mite ubottlef, Adelaide Ryan bequeaths her de- votion to the back bulletin board in hopes that she may never again see a stencil. Marie Quigley leaves her tattered record album, hoping it will soon be replaced. The next color that can be discerned in this whirl is blue. True blue, as are those girls beneath its flag outstanding for their loyalty and school spirit. Peggy Crosson, who has worked hard on the yearbook, leaves all her used up Hash bulbs. janet Kirby leaves her new book entitled Memoires of the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, which has not yet been accepted by the Ursuline School Library. Peggy Harrold gladly leaves her futile attempts in mastering the French accent. Jeanne Kaestner leaves the music to Belle Bottom Trousers, which Virginia Gannon, who leaves the untuned piano in B-15, had no trouble in mastering. Melita Flynn leaves her unfinished plans for a jet propelled car for the future use of students who have the same trouble getting to school on time. Betty Anne Necas, whose incomparable volleyball scores meant so much leaves her book on how not to play Volleyball! Slightly on the sleepy side 42

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CContinued from Page SD Necas, Jeanne Kaestner, Adelaide Ryan and several others, working ferverishly so that everything will be ready for the Tea Dance. The committees strenu- ous efforts are rewardedg for the scene shifts to re- veal a beautifully decorated room filled with happy dancers. Attention is drawn to the side of the ring where two exciting contests are taking place. Ann Brassing- ton obtains and maintains the rapt attention of the audience, as she leads them down to the emotional depths of Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The other participants are also very fine. The next event is a spelling contest in which clear thinking and accuracy work hand in hand. Our own Ellen Fallon proves herself to be one of the best spellers of the High School, as she receives the sec- ond prize. We now behold the two theatrical productions of importance done by our class. At this moment, The Barretts is being presented with great skill and humor by some of our friends. An endearing and comical Octavius is soon recognized as Ann Martin. The graying hair and rigid sideburns of Mr. Kenyon cannot disguise Clayre Breslinf The dashing young soldier, Surtes Cook, and the frantic suitor, Mr. Had- ley, are almost unbelievably Nina Iannotti and Ade- laide Ryan. Could it be that the sarcastic little old woman under the sunbonnet is Rita Dempsey, or that the portly maid with the ruffled mopcap is Kath- leen Peet? Peggy Crosson reveals her own sweet per- sonality in her portrayal of timid, loving Arabel. This dramatic achievement is not only equaled but sur- passed by the next theatrical presentation. Ann Mar- tin has stellar honors as God's Troubadour, Saint Francis of Assisi, and even the great saint himself would probably have enjoyed seeing this portrayal of his life. Kathleen Peet and Nina Iannotti turn in staunch performances as the parents. The part of the little hunch-back, Guido, is excellently played by Anne Brassington. Elise Karas, as the hermit, and Eileen McGrath, as Zita, provide numerous moments of comedy, romance, and pathos. Many others, too numerous to recognize as they flit before our eyes in this colourful drama, contribute to an unusually successful production. How appropriate a play it is, in this season of joy, for joy is a part of Saint Francis. The next scene we see takes place on a velvety green lawn. On either side of the lawn, two picnics are taking place. One is the annual Library Council party, held every year to welcome those who have been admitted to the council. In one of the most beneficial societies in the school, the industrious work done by junior librarians, such as Patricia Cronin, Elise Karas, Ellen Marie O'Neil and Mary Agnes Fitzgerald, is generally appreciated by the student body. The other picnickers are none other than the class of '51, who are making use of one of the last opportunities to enjoy each other's company. Not far off, a track meet is taking place. Our star athlete, Ann Martin, receives first place in both high jumping and distance throwing. In broad jumping Clayre Breslin and Patricia McFadden score third and fourth place, while Rita is a close second in high jumping, and Gaynor a good third in distance throw- ing. To climax this track meet, there is also an ex- hausting and hilarious field day on which best ath- letes and worst amateurs compete. At length, the prizes and letters are awarded to the winning teams of the year. A The next scenes occur in the month of May and are in honor of the Queen of May. Visions in white, whom we soon recognize as the sodalists of Our Lady, make their way through the auditorium at the Stepi- nac High School to place bouquets of flowers, rep- resenting the various schools, at the feet of Mary. A radiant Marie Quigley crowns the Virgin, while the rest of the forty-one participate by singing Bring Flowers of the Fairestf' A procession of girls with pastel dresses and clear, reverent voices, is now the only visible tableau. The annual May procession, the last one for the class of '51, is passing before our eyes. As a lovely crown is placed on the Virgirfs head, the last of the seasonal rings moves out of sight, and the curtain descends. Thus ends this strange and eventful history. Now is the time for deciding the true meaning of what has passed before our eyes. What was the under- lying theme of the drama? The answer is Poverty of Spirit -in imitation of Francis of Assissi, whose detachment from wordly things made him very near to Christ, as we would like to be. Truly, here at Ursuline we have learned to use all persons, places and activities for the honor and glory of God. There- fore, every character plays an important part and every scene is a memorable one in the drama of our school life. a