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Fondest Memories
Classes were interrupted so we could go outside to see the ocean liners pass under the Verrazano Bridge.
Classes were interrupted so we could go outside to see the ocean liners pass under the Verrazano Bridge.
Sports Night is my fondest memory. The creativity, teamwork, and commraderie is such a happy memory for me. (If I remember correctly, our grade took home 1st place all four years!)
Sports Night is my fondest memory. The creativity, teamwork, and commraderie is such a happy memory for me. (If I remember correctly, our grade took home 1st place all four years!)
School Dances! We would join in on the center of the floor and we would sing "Let there be Peace on Earth"! .. my dear friends..
School Dances! We would join in on the center of the floor and we would sing "Let there be Peace on Earth"! .. my dear friends..
I remember being on the uniform selection committee to select the plaid uniforms. I remember getting into trouble because we dyed our collar for St. Pat's Day - fearing detention for changing our shoes or removing our gloves and hats for the bus ride home!
I remember being on the uniform selection committee to select the plaid uniforms. I remember getting into trouble because we dyed our collar for St. Pat's Day - fearing detention for changing our shoes or removing our gloves and hats for the...
All the girls were very friendly.
All the girls were very friendly.
Being part of the extra-curricular activities, Riding Club, Folio, Camera Club, Orchestra, Basketball.
Being part of the extra-curricular activities, Riding Club, Folio, Camera Club, Orchestra, Basketball.
I have many fond memories of Fontbonne and the special teachers and classmates I met...and I always smile to myself as I remember running through the library and seeing Sr. Abigail. She would insist that I 'unroll my skirt'!
I have many fond memories of Fontbonne and the special teachers and classmates I met...and I always smile to myself as I remember running through the library and seeing Sr. Abigail. She would insist that I 'unroll my skirt'!
Good friends...good times...Math class...English class under the steps of the Main Building...the rabbits..lunch in the gym.
Good friends...good times...Math class...English class under the steps of the Main Building...the rabbits..lunch in the gym.
At graduation(Brooklyn Academy of Music) we were checked to be sure that our arms, chest, and back were appropriately covered - if NOT Sister would cover us with some sort of netting before walking down the Academy aisle!
At graduation(Brooklyn Academy of Music) we were checked to be sure that our arms, chest, and back were appropriately covered - if NOT Sister would cover us with some sort of netting before walking down the Academy aisle!
Participating in 4 years of Sports Night!
Participating in 4 years of Sports Night!
Cheer leading...driving Sr. David Miriam to visit her family in Flatbush.
Cheer leading...driving Sr. David Miriam to visit her family in Flatbush.
So many wonderful ones!
So many wonderful ones!
All four years were the Best!!
All four years were the Best!!
Changing classes for each subject. Meeting all my "still best friends". Having many wonderful teachers.
Changing classes for each subject. Meeting all my "still best friends". Having many wonderful teachers.
Sr. Anne Monica - taught Biology.
Sr. Anne Monica - taught Biology.
Cafeteria and Sr. Louis Bertrand - a counter with jelly sandwiches and Sister's special soup - one can of soup and 3 cans of water..terrible and great money maker! :-)
Cafeteria and Sr. Louis Bertrand - a counter with jelly sandwiches and Sister's special soup - one can of soup and 3 cans of water..terrible and great money maker! :-)
Going to class in the houses on 3rd Avenue. The nuns lived upstairs where you were never allowed to go, unless you were asked to help with something.
Going to class in the houses on 3rd Avenue. The nuns lived upstairs where you were never allowed to go, unless you were asked to help with something.
Watching the Verrazano Bridge built..camaraderie of the girls...The education was superb.
Watching the Verrazano Bridge built..camaraderie of the girls...The education was superb.
My great Grandparents and great Aunt, Sister Louis Bertrand, CSJ, were instrumental in acquiring the property where Fontbonne now stands. They were generous contributors. My Mom and her 2 sisters are memorialized at the Chapel.
My great Grandparents and great Aunt, Sister Louis Bertrand, CSJ, were instrumental in acquiring the property where Fontbonne now stands. They were generous contributors. My Mom and her 2 sisters are memorialized at the Chapel.
The small fire in the Science lab ...when the fire engines came, the whole school emptied out!
The small fire in the Science lab ...when the fire engines came, the whole school emptied out!
Chats with Sr. Maria Dolores and the girls in the classroom during lunch. Dances on Sunday afternoon in the Fontbonne gym.
Chats with Sr. Maria Dolores and the girls in the classroom during lunch. Dances on Sunday afternoon in the Fontbonne gym.
Glee Club - loved the trips in which we participated and sang - The World's Fair...Campus setting...lasting memories.
Glee Club - loved the trips in which we participated and sang - The World's Fair...Campus setting...lasting memories.
At graduation, the Principal told my mother how proud she was of me and that she was happy I chose Fontbonne!
At graduation, the Principal told my mother how proud she was of me and that she was happy I chose Fontbonne!
My best teacher was Sr. Anne Monica. When I went to CW Post, I was grateful for my Fontbonne education.
My best teacher was Sr. Anne Monica. When I went to CW Post, I was grateful for my Fontbonne education.
The wonderful friendships we had with other girls.
The wonderful friendships we had with other girls.
Orchestra, Campus Life, Friends
Orchestra, Campus Life, Friends
My relationship with Sister Maria Michaela ~ a VERY positive influence in my life.
My relationship with Sister Maria Michaela ~ a VERY positive influence in my life.
Sister Saint Martin (Laurette Larkin) encouraging me to go away to college (Catholic University) when others discouraged me. Lifelong friendships.
Sister Saint Martin (Laurette Larkin) encouraging me to go away to college (Catholic University) when others discouraged me. Lifelong friendships.
Singing in Glee Club, Playing Nanki Poo in Mikado, watching the first pillar of the Verrazano Bridge being placed in the Narrows.
Singing in Glee Club, Playing Nanki Poo in Mikado, watching the first pillar of the Verrazano Bridge being placed in the Narrows.
Meeting new friends first day of freshman year and still friends after 50 years!
Meeting new friends first day of freshman year and still friends after 50 years!
Entering the main building and having class in the tiny room under the steps!
Entering the main building and having class in the tiny room under the steps!
Sister Tamutola, Mrs Pfifferling, Wonderful Teachers! Great mentors!
Sister Tamutola, Mrs Pfifferling, Wonderful Teachers! Great mentors!
Graduation luncheon at the Pierre
Graduation luncheon at the Pierre
Senior retreat at Shelter Island.
Senior retreat at Shelter Island.
Mrs. Prescott taking us outside to have English class on nice days!
Mrs. Prescott taking us outside to have English class on nice days!
Tuna Fish sandwiches...Representing Fontbonne at A&S Department Store Fashion Board...Sister Consuelo Therese
Tuna Fish sandwiches...Representing Fontbonne at A&S Department Store Fashion Board...Sister Consuelo Therese
Christmas at Fontbonne...Decorating and Kris Kringle gifts...sitting on the "lawn" and clowning around...First Friday Benediction.
Christmas at Fontbonne...Decorating and Kris Kringle gifts...sitting on the "lawn" and clowning around...First Friday Benediction.
Lasting friendships
Lasting friendships
I was so blessed to have attended Fontbonne
I was so blessed to have attended Fontbonne
...giving me the foundation that I use throughout my life!
...giving me the foundation that I use throughout my life!
When delivery boys would come to the school we would get to look out the window at them!
When delivery boys would come to the school we would get to look out the window at them!
I remember going outside to sketch the Verrazzano Bridge with my art class
I remember going outside to sketch the Verrazzano Bridge with my art class
Sister Febronia inspired me to become a Math teacher
Sister Febronia inspired me to become a Math teacher
Being in Ms. Musto's FA
Being in Ms. Musto's FA
Singing "the 12 Days of Christmas" as Seniors
Singing "the 12 Days of Christmas" as Seniors
Transferring from Kearney and being accepted as a sister from the start!
Transferring from Kearney and being accepted as a sister from the start!
Sports Night Practice
Sports Night Practice
Mornings in Mr. B's FA
Mornings in Mr. B's FA
Dining with Pfiffering!
Dining with Pfiffering!
Taking the "89" photo
Taking the "89" photo
Senior retreat at Shelter Island - best 3 days ever!
Senior retreat at Shelter Island - best 3 days ever!
Going to FA in the morning
Going to FA in the morning
Mr. B. AP Art and Photography
Mr. B. AP Art and Photography
Major Art
Major Art
Being in Mrs. Pfifferling's FA
Being in Mrs. Pfifferling's FA
Mrs. Nicoll's FA
Mrs. Nicoll's FA
The amazing faculty...
The amazing faculty...
Wrapping locks for birthdays
Wrapping locks for birthdays
Singing our graduation song together... Sr. Rosemarie's endearing expressions.
Singing our graduation song together... Sr. Rosemarie's endearing expressions.
Shelter Island Retreat
Shelter Island Retreat
Going from class to class in all kinds of weather...the kindness of my classmates
Going from class to class in all kinds of weather...the kindness of my classmates
Sr. Ignatius Loyala
Sr. Ignatius Loyala
Sr. Francis James who later became Prinicpal of my children's school, Holy Family Academy
Sr. Francis James who later became Prinicpal of my children's school, Holy Family Academy
Friendships with Marjorie and Pat...It lasts!!
Friendships with Marjorie and Pat...It lasts!!
White gown and red roses at graduation
White gown and red roses at graduation
Singing in Glee Club under the direction of Sr. Mary Cecilia
Singing in Glee Club under the direction of Sr. Mary Cecilia
History classes with Ms. Ryan
History classes with Ms. Ryan
Father-Daughter Dance
Father-Daughter Dance
Shelter Island Retreat was a phenomenal spiritual and bonding experience
Shelter Island Retreat was a phenomenal spiritual and bonding experience
The graduation ceremony was beautiful. We all wore white long dresses and held red roses.
The graduation ceremony was beautiful. We all wore white long dresses and held red roses.
Walking in the courtyard between classes
Walking in the courtyard between classes
Being captain of the cheerleaders in senior year and winning the Diocese competition.
Being captain of the cheerleaders in senior year and winning the Diocese competition.
My FA sister Grace was a wonderful person and role model.
My FA sister Grace was a wonderful person and role model.
I was working in the Library near one of the windows overlooking Shore Road. It was snowing heavily at the time. Right outside the window - perched on a branch- was the first cardinal I'd ever seen. It was SO bright and beautiful against the snow. I've never forgotten it.
I was working in the Library near one of the windows overlooking Shore Road. It was snowing heavily at the time. Right outside the window - perched on a branch- was the first cardinal I'd ever seen. It was SO bright and beautifu...
Father Hicks and Father Burke and our Encounter group.
Father Hicks and Father Burke and our Encounter group.
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