Vincentian Institute - Crossroads Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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The Cdlrussruahs '1937 YS AN BO FRESM '31 N: .. Ke

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ZICIJR Qlrnssruahs 1 F ift y-six 1937 FRESHMAN GIRLS 4 MARY EDWARD MARY HELENE, SISTER ARY ALMA, SISTER MARY CARMEL, SISTER M Moderators-SISTER

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The Qlrnssrnahs -i--- Iaisturp of the freshman Bear Dear Diary: We remember well those days so long ago when we were freshmen striving to make our place among the best Vincentians. Although we were termed the greenies when dismayed by the number of rooms and people in Vincentian, many of us made early appearances into the chief societies of the school-The Children of Mary Sodality, Nocturnal Adoration, and the Art Club. At the end of October in our civics classes time was spent for a mock pro- cedure of nominations and elections. The class was voluntarily divided into parties. Campaign posters filled the Freshmen homerooms. Speeches were delivered with pomp and ceremony. On Election Day, John McManus, the Republican Nominee, was elected mayor by an overwhelming vote. Although financially embarrassed because of his great expenditures for bribes of candy cigars, Mayor McManus took his oath of oflice amid the good will of all. Soon after this, Mother Evangelist, who, although with us a short time, had readily found and maintained a place in our hearts, left. Sister Bonaventure came to fill her place. Our first retreat in Vincentian took place in December. The daily talks and conferences were beneicial. The one lingering thought left in our hearts after this retreat was, More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Under the supervision of the P.T.A. the Saturday night dancing classes fol- lowed by dances were begun. Although gracefulness was not our outstanding char- acteristic, many happy hours were passed in the gymnasium learning new and intricate steps. Our first impression of Vincentian as a school where athletics were outstanding were augmented by the winning of the Knute Rockne Trophy for excellence in football. Although the Freshmen boys active in sports were not numerous, we were glad that our school had won. After the Christmas holidays, we began to dig in order to pass our first exam- inations in Vincention successfully. During the vacation week following examinations, we made use of the deep snow. Under the supervision of Miss Warren, the Freshmen class had a sleigh ride. We rode for several hours around the city and then returned to the gym where hot dogs and cocoa were served. After the Easter Holidays, our strenuous preparation for examinations was delightfully interrupted by rehearsals under Miss Kenny for a musical demonstra- tion and tea. For the most part, we went through the ordeal of examinations very well. With the completion of school work the class decided on an outing to Lyon Lake. We decided to make the affair a great time for all, so members from all classes were invited. Several Sisters accompanied us and they showed themselves as capable as we for making the day a success. At Lyon Lake there was swimming, games, boat- ing and picnicing. This event ended our Freshman Year so well begun, with the final note of joy and harmony with the school. JEAN MCENROE. Fifty-eight I 9 3 7