Vincentian Institute - Crossroads Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Ulibe Qllrnssrnahs A burial Zlaigbligijts nf the Qllass uf '37 Our social career was not really launched until the beginning of our Junior year when we supported the Senior Year- book fund by giving a Halloween Dance -' in the gym, which was gaily bedecked with skeletons, huge pumpkins, and orange and black crepe paper. A merry group of boys and girls tripped the light fantastic to the music of the Albany Academy Rhythm Cadets. Under the capable chairmanship of Rosemary Mur- taugh, our Hrst venture into society was a huge success. iiiiiiiiii z Feeling that a little enjoyment was J : --- needed after a hard yearls work, on a , A bright day in June we packed lunches 3 a, iq and proceeded to White s Beach. There, - B I various activities such as swimming, boat- f - I A Q V ing, golf, horseback riding, and dancing - 'M . fq ,MMM 2 ll 'N 4 sent us home tired but happy and carefree., ,WM Q K 1 X W 4 nw, hfx MA 'L -QA I1 NMA uMMg14MmLIw,3,ff':M,.f Upon returning to school the following September in the role of Dig- nified Seniors, we were faced with the task of raising money for our yearbook fund. As a good beginning, we sponsored a Halloween Dance 0 in an artistically decorated gym, A laughing crowd of young people f danced to the tunes of Gene Strope's orchestra, the novelty of the eve- ning, the dancing of the Paul jones, by everyone present, aided in mak- ing this dance as highly successful as last yearls had been. Ninety-six 1 9 3 7

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Mrs. Shepherd Elsie' Louise l her Katherine Mr. Shepherd Miss Waller Mr. Price Mrs. Price friends Davis Swanson Scotty Tony Smitty jack Cocky Driscoll . Miss Hayes Miss Curtis Sally Muriel Ethel Elise Lillian . Madge . Alix . Mr. johns Austin Bevans Grace Lou Kate Ann Fran june julie Abby . Belle Dot .Nell Midge . Grace Helen Peg Zllibz Cllrnssrnahs Senior flaps NEVER AGAIN THE WAR ZONE THE STRIKE 1937 . Mary Hession . Marcella Hein . Marjorie Schaeffer . Ruth Killian . Thomas Murphy . . Anita Chase . John Olander Rosemary Murtaugh . . John Dooley Richard Quackenbush . Robert Trulan . Matthew Bologno . . Paul Grattan Edmund Grumrney . John McManus . Robert Crowe Marguerite O'Farrell Natalic Manning Ruth Aldridge Virginis Powers . Katherine Rapp Mary Grace White . Marian Cahill . Rosemary Hanlon Betty Minnock . Edward Conway James Quinn . Ruth Spalt Kathleen Bruso . Ella McCormick . Betty McLean Gertrude Harlfinger . . Gabriel Beck . . Doris Sheary Margaret Handerhan . Frances Reidy . Irene McGowan Jean McEnroe . . Mary Mack Dolores Thompkins . Marjorie Elliot Verenica Weinloin Ninety-five

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The Qlrussrnahsa On a Saturday afternoon, January 9, to be exact, the Senior Girls of the Ladyship class gave a tea dance under the chairmanship of Peggy O,Farrell. Mrs. Alexander a Smith, Mrs. Frank Sheehan, Mrs. Florence Burkhart, Mrs. Lawrence Baker, Ruth Aldridge, Doris Sheary, Helen :-- 1 Clark, and Betty Chartres acted as hostesses. One can 1 hardly imagine the scene which greeted one uponientering q 32, !'1' the gym which was decorated with blue and white crepe Q 1 G paper. Surrounding the dance floor were tables for four 4 7 containing small candlelights. The orchestra surrounded 7 f by palms rendered a swanky touch to the lovely setting. f As evening drew near and the nooks and crannies of our Lf! fy make-believe ballroom were darkened, the candles were lit and tea, tiny sandwiches, and cakes were served by girls from the underclasses. To add a novel touch to the affair, dance programs were used. As the saying goes, ua good time was had by all and that afternoon will linger in our memories as most enjoyable. St. Patrick's Day rolled around to find the whole class engrossed in plans for the annual Senior Party and Dance. Shamrocks and green crepe paper were the decorations used to de- clare our Irish ancestry. Members of the vari- ous classes furnished entertainment with our genial master of ceremonies. Tom Murphy, at the microphone. One of our own colleens showed us how the Irish jig is really danced. n Then, a charming young lady from the grades, a sister of one of our classmates, entertained us with toe-dancing. These and other enter- -4' i '- tainers together with a congenial group of young folks attending the dance aided in making this affair, which was under the chairmanship of Kathleen Walsh and Jack Dooley, one of the most fascinating social events of the year. These social highlights together with dances, sponsored by the underclass for our yearbook fund, and the'eagerly anticipated June Prom, which will conclude our graduation activities, will long remain in our memories as reminders of our pleasant years in Vincentian. DORIS SHEARY BETTY GRIFFIN J Ninety-seven A 1937