Their work was difficult.  There was little theory taught and they learned by doing in an apprentice type method of education.  But they were the foundation and builders of all the wonderful years to come.  This first class graduated from St. Mary's Parish Hall on Fulton St. with Bishop Hickey presiding.  Along with their diplomas, they received a pin designed by Sr. Rose Alice with the School colors of blue and gold, with a gold cross in the center.  Future classes continued to receive these pins and wear them proudly.