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Announcing the names of four members of the class of 195 5 who have been elected tO Kappa Gamma Pi, the dean's office disclosed that the J candidates are Mrs. M ary Aubin, M iss Joan Kane, Mrs. Alicia Larsen, and Mi ss Madeline Saccocc io. Kappa Gamma Pi , a national honor society founded June 30, 1926, J stands for the three Greek words which mean Catholic Women Leaders . . Its purpose is "ro set a high standard of character, scholarship, service, and leadership duri ng the college years by emphasizing the value of scholarly endeavor and campu s leadership; in the post-college years by encouraging active participation of members in Church and secular fields. " Members, chosen o n an honor-points ratio, must have shown outstanding leadership . in extra-curricula r activities, and must have been at the college for at least 1 two years. They are chosen by the faculty from one-tenth of the graduating , class. As an emblem of the society, members wear a key, either as a pin or pendant. The key bears on the obverse the cross of Faith and the wheel of St. Catherine of Alexandria with the society's initials. On the reverse the motto is engraved in Greek. Mrs. Aubin, a grad uate nurse, has been a student at the college for j the past two yea rs where she has been active on various class committees. , Miss Kane, vice-president of the student body and prefect of the sodality, has also been the sophomore class president and has held office in several clubs. Serving as vice-president in her freshman year, Mrs. Larson held · the post of president of the French club. Miss Saccoccio, president of the student body, served as class representative last year and has been president of the Spanish club and an active member of the Future Business Leaders Club. This marks the second graduating class of Salve Regina College to be admitted tO this national honor society. Three members of the class of 1 1954, Miss Marion Estes, Miss M arion Taber, and Miss Susan Whalon, arc the other members.
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Vol. 8, No.5
Salve Regina College, Newport, R. I.
SENIOR ED ITIO N
The fifth commencement exercises of Salve Regina College will take place on the T errace on Monday, May 30. His Excellency, The Most Reve rend Russell]. McVinney, D.D., LL.D., will preside. Using as his topic, "Ideas Have Consequences," Reverend Charles F. D onovan, S.J., of Boston College will deliver the commencement address. Father Donovan, author of articles and
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reviews published in / l111erica, Com T be Catbo!ic Ed11catio11al Rez·iell', and R eriew f or R eligio11s, was born in Bos ton, where he graduated from Bos tOn Latin School. After receiving his A.B. degree from Boston Coll ege, he e ntered the Jesuit order. Fathe r Donov~n now holds an M.A. degree from Fordham University, an M.Eo. from Boston College, a licentiate in Sacred Theology from \X' eston College, and a Ph.D. from Yale. Since l948 Fat her Donovan has been chairman of rhe D epartment of Education at Boston Coll ege and in 1952 became D ean of the newlyfounded School of Educat ion there. He is now the first vice-president of the Massa chu stts Council on Teac her Educa tion and vice-president of the N ew Eng land Society of College Teachers of Education . After the process ion to the terrace led by Rever~end J ohn T. Shea, A.B., Bishop McVinney will g ive the invocation , followed by g reetings by Reverend Gerald F. Dillon , LL.D., His Excellency D ennis J. Roberts, LL.D. , Governor of Rhod e Isl and, and His Honor John J. Sullivan, Mayor of N ewport. The presentarion of teaching certifica tes will be made by Michae l F. W alsh, Ed .D., Commissioner of Edu ca ti on in Rhode Island. After an address and blessing by Bishop McVinney, the ceremonies will close with a recessional. 1110 17/l 'etd.
Baccalaureate Program Includes l Mass, Parents' Dinner, Comedy Concluding the day's events, fr eshman :111d sophomore members of the dramatic club will present a one-act comedy, "Beware of Termites," by S. Rilla Carlisle. The story revolves around two sisters, Cora and Lenny Armitage, who live in a rented house which their father designed. They hope that the family will be able to purchase the house. One day, while their mother is away, a Mrs. Daly and her daughter, Patricia, come to call. Under the impression that Mrs. D aly intends to buy their house, the sisters immediately scheme to deter her fr om doing so, aided by their chum, Wanda. The cast includes : Rydia Almy as Lenny; Carol Cannon as Cora; Barbara O 'G ara as W and a; Gertrude Amaral as Mrs. Daly; Wilma Meagher as Patricia; Clara Barros as Mrs Armitage.
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Bishop McVinney Con fers Degrees; Father Donovan Del ivers Address
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Baccalaureate exercises will open on Sunday, M ay 29, with a High Mass offered by Reverend Gerald j Dillon in the college chapel at 10 a.m. This bacca laureate Mass will j be sung by the members of the Freshman class. Father Dillon will deliver the baccalaureate address. Following Mass, which will be attended by parents of the graduates, a collation wi ll be served in the cafeteria. At 12:30 p.m. the annual senior-parents dinner will take place in Ochre Court. Toastmistress for the day will be Miss Madeline Saccoccio. Toasts will be given as follows: to Our President, Evelyn Burns; tO Our Chaplai n, Joan Kilduff; tO Our ass istant Chaplain, Geraldine Barry; to Our Dean, Mary Mondi; tO Our Pare nts, Anna Fingl iss; to Our Faculty, Norma Auberrine; to Our Class, Elizabeth Brown; to Our Alma Mater, M ary Elizabeth Casey.
May, 1955
Commencement Ball En ds 'Senior Wee k' Activities As the final event of their Senior Week activities, the Class of 1955 will hold their Commencement B1ll on M ay 30. H eaded by Mary Aubin, the committee has planned a dinner-dance from 8:30p.m. to 1 :00 a.m. The dinner will be catered and music will be provided by Lou Vaillencourt's orchestra. Comprising the rest of the committee are: Joan Kilduff, co-chairm an ; Joan Howell, business manager; M ary M ondi, programs ; Betty M aureen Davis, dinner; Brown, orchestra ; Maria Sepe, favors; and Margaret Kelly, decor:ttions.
In Anticipation
To Father Dillon - - Your Jubilee
For each instant of your priesthood, The canticle arises, As the liturgy of Pentecost shines upon the world; And we pause in our commencement, To anticipate the memory of the first moment, \X'hich ordered you forever among God's anointed Far beyond the science and the culture of the ages, Beyond the power of the sickle or the arom flare of war, The Great Christ comes within the compass of your lingers, And the dark earth shines in the light of the Lamb. May you walk long among us, Along our horizons, R edeeming the time for the children of men, Lead ing us out from the tracks of our exile, In to the light of the city of God.
This is a day of praise This splendid season, When the waters are full of diamonds, Under the wheel of the sun, When spring mornings are green, And all creation is singing This anniversary in time; When first Christ blazoned you His priest, And anointed you with chrism, Entrusting tO you the keys and the locks of Calvary Where you kindle the deathless Pasch in vei ls of Bread ; In commemoration of this we wait upon power, In the words of absol ution that have turned, The wasteland of souls to sudden bloom, And sowed in stricken hearts the seeds of peace;
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cially in this year, in which the entire world is paying tribute to the Queenship of Mary ? You, the Class of 1955 , as graduates of the college dedicated in a very special way tO M ary, Our Queen, assume new and very definite responsibilities as you take your places in that world , which she is striving tO save for her Divine Son. For the past four years you have lived closely with our Queen, you have ca lled upon her before every duty of the day, but most of all, you have studied her virtues and her qualities, that you might form your characters with hers as your model. It is upon these characteristics and ideals, developed here, that Our Lady depends, to make the world into whi ch you are mov ing, a better place because of your influence. The truly Catholic philosophy of life, which has been your safeguard throughout these college years, will leave its impression on the companions of future days and , like the ripples on the ocean, which you have so often watched from your college grounds, will spread the joy of good Christian living to circles far beyond your sphere of activity. This is what Our Lady expects of each and every one of you. You will not, I know, disappoi nt her. May M ary, Our Queen , be near yo u aiways; then you will never be far from her Divine Son. Close tO her, your powers and capabilities will reach fulfillment here, and their reward in Her Heavenly court, where you may salute her with the famili ar tribute, - Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae!
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Class Ode When it is spring, \X'hen the dogwood lies along the bough, Wh en aza leas flame against the trees, And the gan net's cry hovers over the sea, The random moments fall in unity, In intimate farewell; The voice fa lls short, The rhythm of words Are undertones of love, Of love remembering-oh so many things, Transcending time's fleet wings; These college halls, These cliffs, These friends beyond compare, In sudden nearness grow So beautifully fair; This ep ilogue, 0 College dear, Makes covenant with thee. When dogwood lies along the bough, And the copper beech m akes patterns in the sun, \XIhen azaleas fl ame agai nst the trees, And the ga nnet's cry hovers over the sea, When the clouds drift down the horizon rim, And along the rocks the tide creeps in, As the mist weaves round her silver spell, We take our leave, Our last farewell. MARY
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At last the time has come to store away your textbooks. You have done this same thing other years, but somehow this is different. Yes, it is very different - beca use it is the last time that you will dot it within the walls of Salve Reg ina. As you put your book away, pause - and look back. M ing led with the joy of Commencement D ay, there will be a sense of humility and gratitude. Gratitude because o f lov ing, self-sacrificing parenrs! Humility, because into your young eager hands, I have placed my hope for the future of the world. I have g iven you weapo ns not of iron, or steel, or the arom; but of faith, and hope, and love. To you I have surrend ered a g reat trust. You leave me in a few days bubbling with joy, and it should be so, for joy is the special property of youth. May it be with you always maturing from the exuberance of youth into the mellow fruit that is of the H oly Spirit. But in your happiness do nor forget all that you have received. Few things are given tO us for ourselves alo ne. Freely have you received; freely give. Give tO your parents, give tO Alma Mater ; give to all who need your unsearchable riches which are of God. From you, Salve Regina Graduate, much will be expected! On you I bestow a loving Mother's blessing and a Mother's Jove.
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Class Song Words and Mu sic by Mary E. Mci nt ire We are the Class of '55 We will remember happy years Spent in the halls of our dear col· lege which we hold so dear. We will be true all through our days, Dear alma Mater we love you, Salve Regina o ur praise rings out to you. Our Lady will protect each one In everything that comes our way; She is sure to g uide us as we go along life's way. The time has come when we must parr And say farewell to cl assmates dear, Salve Regina our praise rings out to you.
The Dogwood Legend There is a legend that at the time of rhe Crucifixion the dogw ood tree, then sturdy and strong was used as timber for rhe cross. The tree was so distressed at this, that our Lord promised that never agai n would the dogwood tree g row large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth, its blossoms would form a cross and in the center of each petal wou ld be found nail prints and in the center of the flower a crown of thorns.
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Addresses, Tree Planting Mark Class Day Events Starting at Moore Hall at 2:40P.M. on Friday, May 27, the Sophomore Laurel Chain escorted the thirty members _of the graduating class to the annual Class Day exercises on the Terrace. Traditional events, including the tree planting, turning of the tassels, and Benediction in the chapel, completed the program. Led by Miss Madeline Saccoccio as marshal, the academic procession assembled on the Terrace for the singing of the class song, written by Miss Mary Mcintire. Miss Joan Kane delivered the class day address on the "Queenship of Mary" ro the administration, parents, underclassmen, and classmates. Senior class president, Miss Mary Mondi, presented the college banner tO Miss Loretta Verde, '58. The class history, written by Miss Mary Mondi and Miss Lyn \'V'oods, was related by Miss Woods. The class prophesy, by Miss Joan Kane and Miss Anne Manning, was given by Miss Manning; the class will, by Miss Maria Sepe and Miss Mary Elizabeth Casey, was read by Miss Casey. Mrs. Mary Aubin composed and presented the class ode. After these events the group proceded to the east campus, where each senior participated in planting the class tree. Mrs. Alicia Larsen delivered the tree oration based on the significance of the dogwood. Following the tree planting and oration, Miss Maria Sepe presented the trowel to Miss Barbara Johnson, junior class president, who then made her acceptance speech. Mother Mary Hilda, R.S.M., President of the college, concluded the exercises by turning the tassels of the class presidents, Miss Mary Mondi, Miss Barbara Johnson, Miss Carolyn Swetnam, and Miss Loretta Verde. Each president then turned the tassels of the members of her class signifying their advancement. Benediction followed in the chapel.
Seniors Plant Dogwood Tree, Symbol Of Purpose and Aim Of Catholic Ed. We plant today on the campus of our Alma Mater on the eve of our commencement a tree that will serve as a sign-as a sign of our Christianity, as a living symbol of our steadfast belief in the whole heritage of the Christian tradition. In timber and leaf and flower is imprinted the purpose, the reason, and the aim of our education during these four years. We place it here as a remembrance and as an inspiration. Rooted within it are the memories of our life together here under the sign of vhe cross, under the sign of the tree flowering with the redeeming wounds of Christthe dogwood tree. Certainly there is inspiration in this symbol-in spiration for the future, for the commencement of our lives in this busy world of progress and achivement. We plant it then with hope that we shall be Christian leaders, with faith that we shall hand down unsullied the glorious heri-tage that is ours. Most of all do we plant it out of love for our teachers, our ¡ parents, and our God-strong in the determination that it is in this
sign-the sign of the Cross that we shall conquer.
Reverend Stephen K. Callahan Heads Senior Day Of Recollection Under the leadership of R everend Stephen K. Callahan, the senior class of Salve Regina College held
S. R. Poll Reveals Various Careers Polling the thirty members of the Senior class a few days before Commencement reveals that several of them have already received appointments for rhe year. At this early date the teaching profession has gained the ascendancy with eleven graduates already accepted by several different school systems. Misses Estelle Daglis, Elizabeth Brown, Evelyn Burns, and Arlene Sullivan have positions in Newport. Misses Mary Casey will teach in Providence, Margaret Mullaney in Middletown, Mary Nagle and Norma Aubcrtine in New Bedford, Anna Fingliss in Fall River, Ju anita Ocasio in Puerto Rico and Mrs. Alicia Larsen in California. In the field of secretarial work Miss Margaret Kelly will be with Abdon Textile Inc. of Fall River while Miss Shoa-ling Hwa will do secretarial work in the office of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Miss Anne Manning has a position as Service Representative in the Telephone Company. Six student nurses will return ro St. J oseph's Hospi tal while the rem.tinder of the class wait for answers to their interviews.
Pa'lting is such ... From apprehension to fondness in three short years-such is the story of our class relationships. 'Terrors" of initiation instilled fear 'way back in '52, but time engendered many friendships, and now commencement brings an opportunity tO eX'press both gratitude and farewell. As last classes come and go, a day of recollection becomes a significant reality, and commencement itself is so near, may we say simply and sincerely, thank you, good-bye and God bless you! THE JUNIORS
The inevitable has become reality; graduation now separates us from you, our sister class. We will remember you by your unique trademark ... individuality. For our farewell we give you the pleasant friendships formed in the lightheartedness of college ... the wish for a future replete with hope and love; rings and special things. May the moments shared etch themselves as part of your cherished picture of Salve Regina. We will not forget; will you? THE SOPHOMORES
Old, meaningful phrases ring in our ears. "Good-bye. It's been wonderful knowing you!" We, the Freshmen, have had only one year to become acquainted with the class of '55, but even in that short time, their kindness, their unity, their versatility have all left their mark on us. We have many regrets at their leaving. We will miss them. We will remember them. We will pray for their every success in the future. THE FRESHMEN
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27. Graduating from St. Xavier AGldemy, where she was also an honor student, Miss Kane has been a member of the Dean's list since com ing to Salve Regina and has recently been elected to the Kappa Gi!mma Pi honor society. In her address on the Queenship of Mary, Miss Kane directed her remarks chiefly ro the undergraduates and to the Senior class. In speaking to the student body, Miss Kane stressed the advantages, that are theirs, for the remainder of their college career; ro her own class, she pointed out the great need for Mary's guidance in the years ahead.
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a day of recollection on Wednesday, May 25, 1955. Father Callahan used as his rhPme, 'The Vocation of the Catho1ic College Graduate in the Modern World." Father Callahan is a graduate of St. Anselm's College and Sr. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, New York. After working in the Rochester Diocese for two years he returned to the Diocese of Providence for five years and then served for five years as a chaplain in the United States Army in the European theatre. He left with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Until recenrly, Father Callahan worked 1n St. Mary's Parish in Newport and was aetive in Red Cross and youth activities in this city. At present he is secretary to the Bishop for Catholic Hospitals in the Diocese of Providence and is on the board of trustees of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island. He is also diocesan moderator of the Catholic Nurses Guild and of the Diocesan Holy Name Society. Opening with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and a conference on Tuesday night, the day of recollection continued rhe follcwing day with mass, rosary, confessions, and additional conferences in the college chapel. Times for meditation and recreation were included in the program for the day.
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Class History Star of the Sea - how graciously and safely she has guided us for four happy years of our voyage through life. A short time ago as it seems, the class of 1Y55, travellers from Rhode Island, Massachnsens, Central America, PuertO Rico and later Formosa and Georgia, who had already been piloted over a fourth of their journey, mer, and in e.1ger anticipation, embarked on a new vessel, tbe Salve Regina College. She srood there majestically. Around her we smelled the s•tlty air; we heard the gentle swishing and splashing of the waves against the rocks. The sea was green, tranquil and c.dm. \Ve were within the shoals and our vessel was carefully manned. lt was a year of firsts! Bouncing }'reshmen, exhuberant and carefree as only youth can be, put utterly confused and as green as the first products of spring, were introduced ro the terrors of daily English and Hisrory quizzes. "Fendalism enriched tlte church bnt also enslaved it., was indelibly imprinted on our mind and along with it the observation of what a fine lad Geotirey Chaucer was. Initiation - funny once the lipstick spots had been rubbed off our noses and there was hope of revenge in fnture years! The proud sense of belonging when we received our academic dress at Invc:stiture . . . Broken beds in Ochre Court ... but we emerged with only one sprained ankle and no suspension or letters co our p.uc:nts. Christmas with our first Candlelight ceremony and Advent wre,tth . . . Sr. Patrick's D <ty celebration- a green dinner and lilting Irish melodies . . . Sr. M. Martha's :mempts to m.tke real ladies our of us . . . Our Court Cotillion' We d,lllced w our hearts' content in the Gre•tt Hall where the notes of Straus' waltzes still faintly linger. No kss pleasant w,ts the strum of a uke after lights with low voices h,umonizing, "I wan na go back co my little grass shack in \\' akikee, Hawaii. It meant more ro us than Guy Lombardo and all his Royal Canadians. The warmth of summer came, sending our future nurses to St. Josl'ph 's Hospital. "The blue plague," a term of endearment was besrowed upon us. Dlue we: hadn't yet donned our professional white uniforms. Plague, who knows, bur they weren't subjecring the pariems to us yet. \'</ e had to practice on Miss Chase, an uncooperative plastic facsimilie of the human body and bad to Jc:,u n how to make beds with innumer.lble sheets and superlatively squared corners. The big day came when we rook care of our first
patients - suiiering and disease became realities. With rhe advent of rhe fall of '52 we moved our tassels one notch and set sail for our sophomore year. Our vessel carried us into less tranquil waters. The color of the sea was light green. Unpredictable waves marred irs smooth surface, bur they were small and we were still within the shoals. l t was this year that we were formally introduced to the Naval Base under the name of 0. C. S. 6856 became the busiest phone in Newport and we made up om own chorus of "Goodnight, 0. C., goodnight! " There was our Mission Bazaar - a tremendous success as in past years, and the next day a few chosen ones were gifted wirh free cigarerres by one who would never succumb ro the vice, but could she pitch a penny. Christmas holidays brought us to the Ranch House of our "Sno-ball." Back to school we went where we were still being subjected to English and dynamic gymnastics. Why, we walked half way around the ocean drive one cold wintry afternoon, bur there was no choice. Nor long after our nurses returned to Sr. Joseph's, this rime for a two year session. Our Capping Day, March 15, 1953. What a glorious thrill, when in front of the Bleassed Sacrament, we knelt to receive our caps. Institution of Parents' Night at Salve. The end of the dass yearour Sophomore-Senior dinner, and preparation for the Daisy Chain. Our "dancingest" lassie lost her shots in one of the more intricate steps which most of us forgot bow to begin. The tassels were moved another notch and we became J uniors, old enough to have and take c.ue of Freshmen sisters. The swells of the sea, blue with only a tinge of green, rise and fall. Our vessel moves steadily along. As the year was in full bloom, a nore of sadness rang out to touch the hearts of all. \XI e lost our beloved Dean, Sr. M. James. Ring day - we had looked forward to it for so long! What a wonderful moment when our College President placed our rings of blue on our fingers. Then, perhaps, more keenly than usual were the ideals of love, loyalty and nobility appreciated. That night, to the strains of our favorite runes, we danced through rhe gigantic replica of our Srar Sapphire. Someone sent birthday greetings to the Pope (remember who?) and we received an acknowledgemem for rhe class. Major and minor fields were no longer entities of the future. It
mc;~nt extra hours of long tedious assignments, a frequent burning of the midnight oil, and the library began to feel like home. Eleven students became ob\>erving reachers and learned to cope with the problems of broken zippers, lost mittens and untied shoes. Miss became Mrs. ro thirty third-graders who never tired of asking questions. Up at St. Joseph's our nurses had been trained in the studies of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and rhe Operating Room where we even got used to 2:00 a. m. calls. We were now moving on to the fields of Public H ealth, Communicable Disease, and Psychiatry where as far as our patients were concerned, the S. R. on our uniform pockets meant Soviet Russia. Back in the typing room at school our business heads sat from morn 'til night; in the art room Da Vinci 's unequals but far above the average were emerging, and last but not least our efficient crearive home economists. As other institutions have <heir homecoming festivities, Salve has irs spring weekend with the Junior Prom. Of course it rained at the beach parry, but we had fun. We were Seniors now and the tassels were moved to the last notch. I t was almost time to leave our vessel. The billowing waves surge upward and downward crashing against rocks, but come together :1gain, unbroken and unhurt. The sea is blue. Shortly there would be no more semester report cards, no mure demerits or their effects. M oore Hall was easy to ger used to, homey and comfortable except when the furnace went out in the middle of winter. Our kitchenette, where many a cup of coffee w.1s swallowed just betore 9:00 Theology class, rhe containers usually remaining unwashed .. Our T. V. set, and when there was a special program on, reserved sears were applied for long beforehand. There was the strenuous campaign for fu.nds for the yearbook,
bur we made it, our most profitable results following a bridge party at the Viking and a d1nce. Our last Christmas at Salve. Our first classmate to say " l do," and d1en the donning of sparklers on the left hands of five others be· tween then and Easter. The last retreat for most of us. After the first semester our student nurse and "those engaged in the realms of pedagogy" returned to us. for the last time, perhaps, we were all together. The Sophomores challenged us to a rip-roaring basketball game and we surprised them, ourselves too. Jubilantly we skipped to Comprehensives but settled to a very slow pace by rhe rime they arrived. Songs re-echoed in the smokerour ow n rendition of Pomp and Circumstance. At last it is here! Graduationbetter, Commencement. Our vessel has carried us through. A quick glance over the past and we know now that the sea was friendly and safe, the rocks few and far between. Out far beyond the shoals the horizon is distant but evident. The sea rolls on and on, blue as only the sea can be, sometimes turbulent and fearful, sometimes peaceful and kind. We, vhe class of 1955, part, each one to board and guide her own vessel through unknown waters. May we always put into practice that which we have learned within these college walls, and may we thank those who have made this four year voyage possible-our parents and devoted teachers. There is a long or short voyage still ahead; there is the fearful thought that now I pilot my own craft; there is the ever-present danger of rocks, and shoals; but there is also the Star of the Sea-luminous overhead, and in the "lustihood of our young powers" we gaze at the sea of life and confidently say with the poet Masefield, "And all I ask is a ra ll ship and the Star ro steer her by."
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Summer -Colonists Open New Season (Newport, June 30, 1965-SRP) Bailey's Beach opened the summer season Friday evening with a masquerade ball which was attended by many of the colony's first citizens. Counress Norma of Piccadilly (nee Aubertine) attended as "Russell's Own Hot Dog Soup." The Countess has recently gained international attention by her purchase of Mount Sinai with a view ro the future. Dressed as Horatio Alger, Miss Betty Brown was the newest roast of the 400. Having started humbly as a counter girl, Miss Brown worked her way ro the top through her famed recipe for onion soup, which appears in the latest edition of the Sal!•e Regina College Cookbook. Senora Juanita Ocasio Smith, wife of the nored sugar tycoon, arrived in Newport yesterday aboard her yacht, the U. S. S. Forresral. She and her husband are the guests of Anne Manning at her estate, Fair Fields. Miss Manning, after a career as chief ad writer for Nut Maid Brownies, married a wealthy descendant of her favorite novelist and became known as "Little Annie Hardy." Claire Randall Curtis and her husband , owners of the Viking Hotel, held a smorgasbord last Thursday evening for the benefit of their favorite charity, "Indigent Stenographers." Attending the event were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aubin. The Aubins are the latest ro crash { the mill ion dollar circle. Their ship ; came in as hundred-fold returns on all they had given to others.
Stewardess Saves Eight Lives; Many Noted Passengers Abood (Honolulu, June 30, 1965-SRP) A Junior Birdman Airline~ plane on a round-the-world flight made a forced landing here today after developing engine trouble. The eight passengers and crew escaped injury due to the heroism of stewardess, Sandy Howell of Georgia. As the DC-183 lost altitude, Miss Howell led passengers in a rousing chorus of "The South Will Rise Again," and as it hit the waters off Waikiki Beach she was heard to call, " Don't fret, ah'll save y'all. " One of the noted passengers rescued was Cass Nagle, authority on the Suex Swerp, latest dance rage. Miss Nagle, who did graduate work in the Egyptian dance at Vassar, is the wife of the famed archaeology professor, Dal Mon, and is the mother of five boys born in (Chicago, June 30, 1965- SRP) the Sahara. Chicago today was the site of the Also aboard the plane were Maria first bi-partisan convention ever ro Sepe, her doctor husband, and her be held in the history of the nation. daughter, Wilma. The family was Democratic and Republican officereturning ro their Oahu home from holders, as well as on-lookers by the their experimental station in the thousands, poured into the Windy Aleutian Islands where they study City from all parts of the country. the communal aspec{S of seal life. Foremost among the early arr ivals Returning from a world-wide re- were Governor and Mrs. John Larcruiting venture, Colonel Trudy sen of California and their six Barry of the Women Marines passed children. Mrs. Larsen, the former our copies of Leathemeck upon Alicia Donohue of Newport, divides reaching shore. Colonel Barry, a her time between acting as Sacramember of Buckley's Broncos, is a mento's most d isringu ished hostess marine "because her brother was a and designing adhesive caps to be marine, and she loves the corps." worn when driving convertibles. Miss Lyn Woods and Miss Maur- She is also working on a solution ro een Davis, proprietors of a private remove them after the drive is over. hosp ital at Kay Hill, Mississippi, N ewest cabinet member, Secretary completed the passenger list. Miss of Progressive Education, Arlene Woods has become famous for her Sullivan, will give the opening adtherapy work with chronic sneezers, dress, "Campaigning on the Elewhile Miss Davis has developed ex- memary Level." Miss Sullivan in tensive psychological formulae for private life is Mrs. Thomas Jeffersoothing worn-out station wagon son, wife of the National Demoowners. cratic Chairman. Airline officials, to provide enArriving from their diplomatic tertainment for the passengers, have post in Tunisia, Ambassador Madehoused them in The Hill. line Saccoccio and her husband,
New Panel Show Sparks T.V. ( Bosron, June 30, 1965-SRP) Latest T.V. program to be sponsored by the Cozy Casket Company of New Bedford is the scintillating new panel show, 'Tve Got a Line," seen over Channel 4Y2. Moderaror of the show, Mary Elizabeth Mcintire, is professor of cubism at Ogunquit University, where she composed the stirring alma mater, "Oh You , 0. U." Among her noted characteristics are a distinctive , brooch for every occasion, and frequent recitations of "Annabelle Lee." Guest panelist for the first program was Bethany Casey Jockefeller, wife of the millionaire song publisher. The Jockefellers' three sets of twins make up the popular young singing group, "The Scarborough Sextet." First member of the regular panel, Joan Kane Ahlers of Cincinnati, America's top poetess, writes jingles for Procror and Grable. Her first collection is "Flakes of Ivory." She and her husband, Cincinnati's district attorney, collaborated on the book, "The History of the U. S. Marines." Humorist of the group, Miss Margaret Kelly, is proprietor of the New Stonebridge Inn, which she has expanded. It now boasts the only underwater ballroom in New England. Her only major disaster so far has been a flood which occurred when she forgot her key and tried to enter through the window. Expert No. 3, Mrs. Eleanor Reyes Grainger, is the new head of the Immigration Department and the author of "Inside and Outside U. S. A." and "The Mambo Simplified for Colleges." Shrewdest guesser on the show is Miss Shao-Ling Hwa, who became America's most famous office worker by being interviewed by Today's Sec1¡etary. She perfected a mimeograph machine which requires no stencil, no ink, no paper, and no operator, especially useful for running off blank verse.
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arrived on foot. Having tried them all from MG's to Cadillacs, Madame Ambassador is now wa lking champ of the world. She and her husband create friends for the USA by handing our midget frying pans ro !lative housewives. Representing the sourhern stares was Mi~.s Gerry Barry, _public health nurse from Tennessee. After m;,rrying a descendant of Davy Crockerr, she answered her counrry's call and mended the crack in the Liberty Bell; this public service won her cl ecr ion to the Assembly. From New England came Newport City Manager Evelyn Burns, who broke into nation-wide print with her first official acr, the abolition of the city council. Most famous among the spectators was Mrs. Joan Carney Pulitzer, winner of the 1965 Nobel Prize for science. Miss Carney crossed heavy cream and orange juice to produce a synthetic vitamin to end all vitamins. She has volunteered to incorporate her discovery into the diets of all delegates during their stay here.
Broadway Offers Unique Comedy In Musical Hit, "Me And Murgatroyd" (New York, Jun 30, 1965) By Bradford Duck. Broadway sat up and took notice lasr night at the opening of a new smash musical comedy, "Me and Murgarroyd. " The show, best to appear this season, is the joint effort of the noted female playwright, Anna Fingliss, and her husband, Joel Howard. Most of the credit for "Me and Murgarroyd's" success should be given to its producer-direcror, Mary Mondi. Miss Mondi , who abandoned a flourishing Coffee and Sandwich chain to become Broadway's top producer, has masterminded such great hits as 'The Entertainment Is Over!", "A Rose for Adam ," and the memorable suspense drama, "Nightcrawlers." Last night's triumph will undoubtedly win her the Elia Kazan Award. Giving the most brilliant performance of her career, Stella Dallas, known to her hometown as Estelle Daglis, sang and danced her way into the hearts of her audience in the role of Jocelyn. The combination of Miss Dallas' showmanship, the sparkling lyrics of Joan Kilduff, and the spirited choreography of Marie Toppa result in the most palatable entertainment fare since "Oklahoma." One of the cleverest numbers of the show occurs in the wedding scene finale where Miss Kilduff has brought forth a successful parody on "The Fireman's Bride." Miss Toppa, who gave up nursing for a career as choreographer, attributes her sucess to several years of studying the footwork of a nationally-known basketball star. Striking modernistic effects in scenery and costumes were achieved by the ream of Jerry and Peg Ramsier, whose talents have been greatly in demand since their designs for waitress uniforms and murals at the D. L. won nation-wide recognition. The Fingliss-Howard story based on rhe author's Newport experiences, is the tale of a young schoolreacher in that city, who falls in love with an 0. C., Murgatroyd Jones, from a little mining town in the West. Their render meeting is vocalized in the ballad, "Bur, Bur, I Hardly Know You." By the third act, Murgatroyd is communications officer of the "good ship Hazelnut" and constantly sends messages to Jocelyn, much to the despair of his exec. All ends well, however, when Jocelyn marries a visiting fireman and Murgatroyd becomes a career man.
Class Will Preamble We, the illustrious class of 1955 of Sa lve R egina College, Newport, Rh ode Island, being the proud possessors of a sound mind and memory, bur uncertain as to their whereabouts (worn , weary, and sad, yet content ), after having established a record in the achievement of a cherished goal which four , all - too - short years ago appeared so far distant, bequeath, amid nor-a-few rears, our all-too-few memory possessions so dear to our hearts, w you "our very own."
A rticle One To R everend Father Dillon and Reverend Father Shea we leave our pledge of fidelity and our sincere gratitude for the ample harvest we have reaped as a result of your sowi ng. W e promise to uphold your teachings in the years ~o come.
Article Two To Our President, Mother Mary Hilda, R.S.M., we leave our expression of gratitude for her unselfish devotion of time and talent in imprint ing upon our minds lessons of eternal values.
/lrl icle Tbree To Our Dean, Sister Mary Emeria, R.S.M., we leave prayers and sincere best wishes for future health and happiness. We will be ever mindful of yo ur kindness and foresight in everything that would better establish our beloved college.
Article Fo11r To Our Sisters and our by-faculty we, as the recipients of your teachings, wish only to whisper a sincere word of thanks. Your rew:ud for the unto ld services is nor worldwise. We would leave only that which is contai ned in the heart of every Senior who realizes how much better fitted she is to rake her place in eternity as well as in society as a result of your instruCtion and counsel. Thank you, for you have given o f yourselves that we might benefit to the fullest degree.
Arlicle Five J oy is an all- embracing emotion. It dwells in our hearts and guides our thoughts and actions. Yet sometimes in a rime of happiness we
forger those who have made all this possible. H ad it not been for your assistance, your sacrifices, ,. nd your prayers how far would we have come? Could we answer the name o f graduate? Could we have kn own and loved our college days? To You, our dear parents, we owe such a debt of love and grat itude for the opportunity of a Cath olic Coll ege education. From the deepest recesses of our happy hearts we utter a humble 'Thank You ."
Article Six To the Underclassmen we have seen in you verdent Freshmen, gay young Sophomores, jolly J uniors. All that is dear to us at Salve Regina, we leave in your hands ; faculty, campus, and aCtivities. Care gently for our Alma Mater, care for it thoughtfully, for it must grow unceasingly in its giving of wisdom and opportunities of grace to all. Cherish the joys, become "bigger" through the sorrows, and rem ember us - the senior class.
£1rticle Sez:en, Special Bequests: Our own expert on extensive Spanish vocabulary and siestas, J aunita Ocasio, leaves her rendition of the "hula-hop." Joan Kilduff leaves a new hold er for all fire extinguishers at Salve Regina compliments of g uess who ? Berry Brown leaves her ability to pass for one of the "400" to anyone who aspires to rub elbows \Vith the elite at Bailey's Beach. To some future Senior M ary Aubin leaves her ab ility to combine homemaking and studying tO such a degree as to produce an honor student, and to all Salve-ires her intense love and loyalty ro Salve Regina. Shao-Ling Hwa leaves to anyone who can manage ten jobs at once, her typewriter, paint set, mim eograph machine and the gracious smile and m anner that go along with them. Scissors, glue, and a d aim on all P. C. Clippings are left ro the next fan by Marie Toppa. Our so fortunate "third finger lefties' P. Mullaney, Elea nor Reyes and Claire Randall, Joan K ane leave their sparklers to no one, but best wishes to all. Arthur Godfrey's ambassador to Salve R egina, Mary Mcintire, leaves her eleven o'clock "uke" serenades for the enjoyment of all residents. To be used for year book fund , Anne Manning leaves the money she might have earned in the renting of a "Westinghouse invention."
To future math students Anna Fing liss bequea ths her compass and rulers. J oanne Ca rney and Mary Nag!:: leave thei r precious exuberance and endless support of the ca use "The Cape Se:~side for Vacat iontime." Sandy H owell leaves the memory of her Georgia sunshine to all who will mi ss he r so come May 30; she also bequeaths a personal ro:~d map of that scenic city. Evelyn Burns relinquishes he r interest in driving, popu lar songs, and her ow n rend ition of "Frankie. " To fuwre stud en t teachers 1\rl ene Sullivan leaves her knowl edge of sharps and flats and he r interest in Bellevue Avenue "Twins." Estelle D ag lis leaves her extra minutes before ethics cbss cO any day-hop reluctant to l e<~v e home that ea rly. Mari a Sepe gives, as seen in her lazy susan eyes, her nursing techniques and an ad missio n ticker to Butler's to anyone so inclined. Peggy Kelly leaves ro all future residents of Moore Hall an inexbaustable supply of light bulbs and ladders for ge neral use on campus. Lyn Woods leaves her speed , warm hearred ness and lo ng line of devoted suitors ro anyone with as an appealing a persona!iry . Proficiency, efficiency, and a questionable acce nt is left by Babe Barry to any fuwre student nurse able to fill her shoes. Maureen Davis leaves her big, mischievous, brown eyes, red hair, a Ford station wagon, a warm bedside manner and the abi lity to give a good intramuscul:tr injection to anyo ne who has the courage to try. G ood things come in sma ll pack ages, and Madeline Saccoccio is one who proves this. Madeline leaves her execu tive ability, proficiency, and scholastic ability to anyone with feet small enough to fit into her shoes. Mary Mondi leaves her vivaciousness, unceasi ng energy, willingness
to help, Spanish music, and a jolJ well do ne as senior class president. Alicia Donahue Larsen leaves her Ed . Psych. book, her excellent scholastic record, her best pai r of hee ls and her new ly-acquired ririe of "Mrs." to anyone able to do ~11 jobs as well as she. Norma Aubertine leaves a green C:hevrolet, an excellence in the home ec. fi eld and Saturday night good times to any worthy S :~ l veite. Gertrude Barry leaves her moth· erly understanding of the small fry, her sense of humor, her weekend jaunts to Winc hester and her scrab· ble game to anyone who is lucky enough to ger a trip le word scores. Bethany Casey leaves - - - a state " f confusion.
Arlicle Eight The entire senior class bequeaths to all its fri ends best wishes for as happy a four years at Salve Regina as we have had, and a earnest re· quest for prayers to fortify us :n the wo rl d into wJ,ich we are about ro step, w here, we fea r, friends like you may be difficu lt to find.
Ar1icle Nine Declar ing th is to be ;Ul entire dispos ition of our most cherished possessions, we place our hand and sea l to this document on the twenty· seventh day of fif th month in the year of our Lord one thou sand nine· ' teen hundred and fifty-fiv e. C lass Attorneys Bethany Casey, Maria Sepe I
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