Ursuline School - Eidolon Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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FEATURES

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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

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Annually in October, the Mission spirit in- vades Ursuline, and chance books and punch cards make their fall debut. This annual event is the first time in the year that the classes or- ganize full strength to make the best Mission Day ever. The seniors, realizing it is their last, put all their efforts into making it a success. Due to the cooperation of all, our returns topped the list, thereby financially aiding the Ursuline Missions all over the world. 46 ififiion ag