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

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Senior spent much of their retreat time in the Chapel asking God s help in leading more Chrrstlrke lives Retreat Promotes Spiritual Rebirth Annual retreat days at A.H.A. afford mem- bers of the student body the opportunity of taking a spiritual inventory of their ovvn person- al lives. ln order to become more closely'unitecl with Our Lord, students strive to maintain a respectful silence during the entire retreat. This results in an actual retreat into one's ovvn soul for meditation on such serious topics as Christ's life and contemplation of future aspira- tions. Each class, seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, had individual retreats during the first two weeks of December. Included in the daily schedule are attendance at daily Mass, recitation of the Rosary, personal visits to the Blessed Sacrament, and inspiring instructions given by the retreat master. Suzanne Rapier contemplates some of the points brought out in an enlightening session on re wards of heaven.

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A.H.A. Cops First Place at Hammond Senior varsity debater Yvonne Keller smiles at one of the amusing incidents which took place during the annual discussion conference held at S.L.C. As -a preparation for future debating, an entire busload of speech students at- tended the Southeastern Louisiana College Discussion Conference on October 26. Experienced A.H.A. debaters took an active part as discussants of the Topic for this year. Absorbing facts and statistics on foreign aid and taking in techniques of speech, potential and beginning debaters sat in on various sessions as observers. Discussants were rated by 'qualified iudges, who gave critiques for the stu- dents' benefit after each round. Ratings were based, among other things on speaking ability, adaptation to the group, and use of evidence. By the end of the day A.H.A. partici- pants had scored 786 points to put them in first place. Out of lO6 students, Elda Fairchild ranked second with HO points and a superior rating. Excellent ratings were awarded to Yvonne Keller, Anna Englert, and Linda Musmeci. Anna Englert presents and upholds the plan suggested by her group at the legislative assembly held after the discussion rounds. Shouts and cheers and songs shake the foundations of the auditorium during the legislative assembly in which debaters and discussants try to reach a common solution to the problem of the day, What Foreign Aid Policy Should the United States Adopt?

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Senior Students Present ci Modern Cinde Orphans Loretta, Gladiola, Debbie, and Sadie Kate sing their disapproval of the weekly supper of corn meal mush to Judy. Speech seniors of '58, directed by Mrs. Lucille Burrows, launched two highly successful perform- ances of their class play, Daddy Longlegs, on December 6 and 8. Besides being unusually well directed and enacted, the play contained tremendous audience appeal. Light comedies are appre- ciated by young and old alike, Daddy Longlegs being no ex- ception. Vitality and frank sim- plicity accentuated the delightful romance of Judy and Jervis. Participants put in many tedious hours of practice for the play. Lines had to be learned, scenes blocked, props collected. Speech abilities and personalities were developed as the play pro- gressed. The final result was shown on performance night, and seniors knew that their work had ac- complished its purpose. Will YOU be mY 9faViClm0Tl'1eI', Mr- Pendl'2T0r1? Much to Jimmy's dismay, Judy accepts Jervis' offer of a promenade around the questions Judy frankly in an amusing scene Campug, between her and Jervis. I08