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

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GLEE CLUB STAGES The Glee Club organization affords its members an opportunity to sing and to appreciate good music through the presentation of sung Masses and annual concerts. Consulting Sister M. Monica for last minute instructions, soloists Patricia Eagan, Catherine Nacario, and Mary Hanclayan agree quite confidently with G-lee Club president, joycelin Staempfli, that the tra- ditional Christmas Messiah will be an even greater success than those of previous years. On the feast of St. Cecilia, members of the Academy Glee Club gathered in the chapel to honor their patron saint. They began the celebration of the day by participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. singing the beautiful liturgy of the Church in Gregorian chant. Giving an inspiring ser- mon, Father Gervase, O.F,M., left in the minds of the girls the enlightening thought that. He who sings well prays twice, V- X .lt Amidst laughter, song and tears, the Glee Club members gathered together to present their Christmas gift to Sister M. Monica, as a token of their appre- ciation for her constant efforts spent in bringing another successful Christmas concert to A.H.A, 92

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Juanita Matherne has proved her scholastic capa' bilities by rating consistently among the top honor students of Holy Angels. Her attainment of a 98.8 average enabled her to become the leading honor student for the first semester. During one of the recent Straight A parties First honor students of each class re- ceiving blue ribbons are: Carol Corso, Linda Musmeci, Rhoda Viellion, joan Majeste, Vivian Mancuso, Juanita Math- erne, Dorothy Soignet, Sherry Guillory, and Margie Boesch. They have the privilege of wearing their first honor ribbons as long as they maintain the highest average in their respective classrooms. sponsored by the Honor Society, TV came to A.H.A. and saluted those girls who had main- tained all A's for that six weeks. The perform- ance by the Tiny Teens provided a good sub- ject for our visiting cameraman. Smiles of pride are rewards for honor and that is the prize merited by each of these outstanding girls. The Honor Society sponsors a party for the straight A students of each six weeks period Refreshments, entertainment, and appro priate awards are furnished at the cele bration held in the school auditorium during the noon lunch hour. 9l

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HRISTMAS CONCERT Glee Club moderator, Sister M. Monica, and director, Father Robert M. Stahl, S. M., confer about the songs to be used in the program for the Spring Concert. Their capable leadership is one of the main fac- tors that has led the Glee Club to become such a great success. All eyes focus on Father Stahl as he conducts the Glee Club through one of the songs to be presented in the Spring Concert. Although these prac- tices are held in an informal manner, Father Stahl conscientiously guides the girls in correcting many of their errors and in perfecting their selections. 93 In preparation for the approaching concert. these Glee Club members, Marie Catalanotto and Helen Ruth Keppler, generously give their time and efforts in distributing the cloaks to be worn for the occasion.