St Joseph Hill Academy - Hilltopper Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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Spanish Club One of the annual events jointly sponsored by the Spanish and French clubs is Pan American Day. Cos- tumes are the topic of discussion as students from both clubs meet in preparation for this program. In order to further their studies of Spanish culture, eleven Hilltoppers plan to spend six weeks this summer in Spain. The girls, discussing their itinerary with Sister Patrice are Janet Patti, Denise DiRienzo, Lucia Rocco, Eileen Raffaniello, Linda Ciaravino, Phyllis Nunes, Carolyn Giancola, Joan Ramos, Alicia Lincoln, Pat Sheehan, and Denise Dolcimascolo. Their six weeks will be filled with studies at the University ' of Salamanca and tours through Spain. 59

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Michele D ' Ermilio, President of the French Club, seems to be pondering some suggestion of Sister Josita or Mrs. Savaitis as the three sit in the cafeteria after school, discussing plans for the French Mass. Under their leadership, members of the French Club translated hymns and planned the Mass with a totally French format. Michele coordinated the efforts of each class so that the entire program was smooth and efficient. French Club All students who take either French or Spanish obtain membership In their respective clubs. These groups sponsor activities which further the pursuit of study in the French or Spanish language. Besides their separate projects, joint undertakings are plannr. ' d to produce a mutual under- standing of different peoples and cultures. Major events for all members was a Spanish and a French Mass. The trans- lations of the English Mass were done by the girls them- selves. Hymns were also prepared for the participation of all. ThroLigh this endeavor, as well as numerous others, genuine appreciation of a foreign language was fostered. Gra(c Palladmo and Regina Fedele learn that ihere is more to French than A.L.M. French culture comes alive in a vivid re-enactment of customs and traditions. The Christmas season in France, although different in ceremonies, appears to have much the same warmth of spirit as our own. Through the efforts of these girls, the entire class learns while watching the thoroughly enjoyable skit.

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Freshmen learn from Sister Genevieve hov ' to take ful to them in the school library. advantage of the study aids available Library Club An advantage offered to interested students are tapes on varied subjects as used here by Hope Herold. 60 Freshmen are always eager to explore new and exciting things. Proof of this statement is illustrated by Marian Walsh and Alice Conlon as they examine the newly-installed photostat machine in the library. Sister Genevieve makes it her business to keep the library up to date in information and equipment. Always replenish- ing the supply of study aids in the library, this machine is the latest contribution installed for the students. r