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

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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.

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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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STUDE TS CULTI ATE MUSIC ABILITY Music teacher, Sister M. Bartholomew, takes pride in dis- playing the trophies of Roselyn Boneno. music student of eleven years. Roselyn has merited these awards as a result of her application and achievement in the study of piano. Membership in the Music Club is open to all who wish to develop musical talent and an appreciation of the music arts. Outstanding music students com- pete in the State Music Festival held at Baton Rouge. Awards are presented to deserving members at the Annual Spring Recital. Discussing the latest issue of the Nrzzinmzl Calbnlic Music illagazine are the officers of the Music Club, Roselyn Boneno, president, Consuelo Carson, secretaryg Yvonne Kel- ler, reporter, and Pat Lacerva, vice president. These girls fully agree that this is one way to increase music apprecia- tion. and Yvonne Keller, Superior. The respective ratings of the girls numbered among this cast of musicians which represented Holy Angels in the annual State Music Festival, are Lynne Hermann, Superiorg Barbara Hotard Superiorg Rose Brady, Very Goodg joan Clesi, Very Good, Pat Lacerva, Excel lentg Lynne Main, Very Goodg Carolyn Bourgeois, Excellent, Milda Finney Superiorg Ellery Wagoner, Superior