I don't know if it is a St Patrick's thing, a West End thing, or a Newfoundland thing in general but, whatever it is, it is a beautiful thing!

This group of ladies started Kindergarten together many years ago at St Patrick's Convent and they are still friends who meet up several times a year.  Over the years, they have shared life's ups and downs and remained steadfast friends and loyal St Patrick's girls.

This little group is also an important part of St Patrick's history. In 1958, they were part of the last class to complete Grade 11 at St Patrick's Convent School.  (After that, girls moved on to Holy Heart upon  completion of Grade 8.) Joan Fogarty tells me that their Graduation, with white cap and gown, was held at Holy Heart where some of the girls had enrolled in Business Education Classes.  

Joan Reynolds Fogarty has sent a photo of  the group taken a couple of days ago at their Christmas Tea at Joan's house.  The lovely ladies are L-R:  

FRIENDS FOREVER

Joan Ryan Cobb, Joan Connolly Alston. Rosemary Ashley Healy, Judy Fitzgerald Squires, Eleanor Sears Vatcher, Kathleen Dobbin Benson, Mary Bulger Corcoran, Betty Fitzgerald Pye, Catherine Corbett Stanley, Brenda Casey Grouchy and hostess, Joan Reynolds Fogarty.

To each and every one of you I wish a very Merry Christmas and say may you continue for years to come with your celebration of friendship.

Thank you Joan for the photo and the information.  All the very best to you, your family and friends.