Academy of the Holy Angels - Marianite Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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Echoes of the Holy Angels locomotive re- souncl throughout the gym as Pep Squad and cheerleaders take on the spirit of enthusiasm. when Holy Angels and Dominican strive to surpass one another in a close game. Wide grins illumine the faces of onlookers and Pep Squad as our enthusiastic cheerleaders swing out their version of the Bunny Hop at the A.H.A. volleyball tournament. The irresistible spirit of our leaders occasioned the annexation of honorary cheerleaders in the form of two Rosary varsity members. PEP TERS BCGST TEAM SPIRIT Get ready, everybody! The motorcade is about to start. With screaming sir- ens and cheering students, the gaily dec- orated cars wind their way through city streets to Dominican gym for the Holy Angels-Dominican volleyball game. Hooray for Mr. Policeman! Students and cheerleaders express their gratitude to the officer who led the motorcade from Holy Angels to Dominican. As a token of appreciation, head cheerleader Gaynell Bordes presented him with a Holy Angels pennant, signifying the spirit, appreciation, and honor of our school. 98

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FDR OTHERS Top talent of A.H.A., accordianists Patty Robicheaux and Rosemary Richard, were chos- en by Mr. Tucker to appear in the first non- competitive Talent Show sponsored by the JRC citywide council. Mary Handayan repre- sented Holy Angels Academy on the com- mittee which planned this project providing entertainment for the orphans and old folks of New Orleans. Santas Helper is a fitting title for each of these junior Red Cross representatives who undertook the task of collecting and distribut- ing Christmas toys to orphans of New Or- leans in reply to the letters which they had addressed to Santa Claus. Mr. Tucker aids the girls in placing their gifts in the Red Cross station wagon that will carry them to their destination. 97 Witli the spirit of Christmas in the air, Cynthia Castenado, Linda Russell, Nora Crifasi, Julie Dubos, Helen Levata, and Diane Schaneville, have found that they could add joy unto that of others. Under the direction of Sister M. Teresita, sponsor, they wrap toys and gifts for the orphans of the city. I t 3

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The sparkling personality of Mar- guerite Sofio is the element needed to incite sportsmanship and vitality among Pep Squaders and team. School-spirited cheerleaders, Georgette Viellion and Marion Portes, smile upon hearing the enthusiastic replies to their question, Is everybody happy? A group of spirited students led by these enthusiastic cheerleaders comprises our Pep Squad, which gives vocal support to the players and does much to further team spirit. Head cheerleader Gaynell Bordes, with her typical vim and vigor, leads the Pep Squad in the Victory cry. This is Gay's fourth year as a cheerleader and her third year as captain of the squad. ' 99 Cheerleader Phyllis Landry displays her vivaciqusness by leading the Pep Squad in the familiar cheer, A.H.A. Owls, which encourages the team to fight even harder. With the cooperation of the Pep Squad, Judy Gomila and Althea Gelpi loudly cheer Rickety, rackety, shanty-town, who can keep the Owls down?