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

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SISTER M. OF ST. IGNATIUS . . . Known by many as their wonderful freshman teacher, Sister M. Ignatius finds enioyment and relaxation in caring for flowers and plants in Freshman Alley. Having attended Loyola University of the South and Our Lady of the Lake College, Sister acquaints her students with the Latin language, correct English grammar and the fundamentals of algebra. Past and present students will recall Sister's little Thought for the Day by Father Keller, the neatness of their classroom, and the discipline which they were taught. With these little things, Sister Ignatius helped to mold young Catholic girls into mature Catholic women. SISTER M. OF ST. DAVID . . . Sister M. David has spent many years at Holy Angels both as student and teacher. Sister studied at Loyola University, Our Lady of the Lake College, St. Mary's at Notre Dame, and lncarnate Word College, thus advancing in the fields of Education and Sacred Doctrine. Because she graduated from A.H.A.'s high school and college and is now teaching world history, religion, and English here, Sister radiates deep-rooted enthusiasm as the faculty moderator of the Pep Squad. In one short year, this energetic nun has already become endeared, not only to the Pep Squad members, but to the rest of the school as well. I7 SISTER M. OF ST. GREGORY . . . Sister M. Gregory attended Holy Cross Normal School, Loyola Univer- sity, and St. Louis University. At present she is study- ing Business Administration at Notre Dame Univer- sity. Sister Gregory teaches shorthand, religion, and bookkeeping, and is the competent moderator of the Junior Red Cross. When she is not helping Sister Raphael in the school office, Sister finds enioyment in reading all available current news on commerce. Her large store of knowledge in this field not only keeps her abreast with the latest events but also supplies her with an excellent means of preparing her commercial students for the business world. SISTER M. OF ST. HILARY . . . As Assistant Provincial of the Marianite Community, Sister M. Hilary carries out many of the administrative duties of the Sisters while maintaining a teaching schedule and fulfilling the iob of moderator of the Student Council. Sister Hilary attended Loyola University, Misericordia Col- lege, and St. Mary's College, where she specialized in theology. Sister gives to her students in their daily religion classes a firm foundation on which to build their now developing Catholic Faith. Under her direction, freshmen also acquire much knowledge in the study of first year algebra.

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SISTER M. OF ST. BRENDAN . . . Sister M. Brendan is one of the many Marianites who have come to us from Ireland. This is Sister's first year at- Holy Angels after having taught at the Academy of the Immacu- late Conception in Opelousas. Sister has studied at Loyola University, Incarnate Word College, and Our Lady of the Lake College where she specialized in library science. Presently she is teaching algebra and geometry. Well read and up-to-the-minute with the news of the day, Sister is able to direct her students that they may strive to have a correct out- look on life, and broaden their views, opinions, and interest. MRS. LUCILLE BURROWS . . . The director awaits the opening curtain of her senior class play. As A.H.A.'s speech and drama teacher, Mrs. Burrows is a valuable member of the faculty. Her direction of the senior plays and the individual class plays is in a large measure the reason why both are success- ful proiects. Weekly speech classes encourage in- creased student participation in inter-scholastic speech and play tournaments. It is she who provides drama instructions for students participating in the rally play, which represents the school in the various competitions held during the school year. -'m...M..- .-W...W:.,a..,wv........m,y.....,........m,.i.......m,,..,w .sys-Wwrv., ,. ..,,, .....ww.,........m...W..Q...ww.-..se.,s.,,. ..4 SISTER M. OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA . . . Sister Catherine of Siena has studied at L.S.U., Loyola University of the South, St. Louis University, Saint Mary's School of Sacred Theology, and Notre Dame University, where she maiored in speech. Sister teaches religion, English, typing, and speech, and has an ardent enthusiasm for extracurricular activities. In her capacity as sponsor of the school yearbook, moderator of the National Forensic League, the National Honor Society, and coach of the debating team, Sister Catherine of Siena has been able to enkindle true school spirit and loyalty in the stu- dents of A.H.A. SISTER M. OF ST. JUDE . . . Sister M. Jude, prefect of religion students, is originally from Ireland. She began her studies at Loyola University of the South and continued them at Incarnate Word College. Sis- ter M. Jude teaches general science classes, and en- livens the factual aspects of science by laboratory experiments which arouse the students' curiosity in our mysterious world and its surroundings. Sister Jude has been the moderator of the Catholic Stu- dents Mission Crusade for three years. Under her supervision, Holy Angels' C.S.M.C. unit has become one of the most outstanding in the city. l I 6

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SISTER MARIE MOREAU . . . After study at Loyola University and Our Lady of the Lake College, Sister Marie Moreau, from Brooklyn, N. Y., capably shares with her iunior and senior classes her vast knowl- edge of American history, and to her own sopho- more homeroom imparts her knowledge of religion. Known Throughout the school for her famous history lectures and quizzes, Sister Moreau maintains strict discipline in all of her classes. During this, her sec- ond year here at A.H.A., Sister has organized the Junior Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and moder- ates the Junior U. N. MISS LYDIA LA FRANCE . . . Miss Lydia La France, a Holy Angels high school and college graduate, still possesses that true A.H.A. spirit. She teaches of- fice practice, civics, and American history. Besides this busy teaching schedule, she is also school secre- tary. Fulfilling this last capacity, Miss Lydia spends a great deal of time in the office every evening after school and on Saturdays assisting Sister Martina in such administrative duties of the school as typing and filing. This versatile member of the faculty helps out in many a school activity, proving herself a teacher, secretary, and a friend to all. SISTER M. OF ST. TERESITA . . . Also from Plaque- mine, Louisiana, is Sister M. Teresita. As sophomore homeroom teacher, Sister imparts to her students a practical knowledge of their Catholic religion and English language. Holy Angels College, Loyola Uni- versity, Gur Lady of the Lake College, and Notre Dame University were scenes of Sister's studies. ln this her third year at Holy Angels, Sister M. Teresita is faculty sponsor of the school newspaper, Wings. Her interest in the Pep Squad is evident by her regu- lar attendance at all Holy Angels games. ln all fields, school subiects and extracurricular, Sister M. Ter- esita ranks as an all-around member of the A.H.A. faculty. SISTER M. OF ST. MARK . . . For the past three years Sister M. Mark has been inculcating the rudiments of the French language in the minds of freshmen and sophomores at Holy Angels. Sister's special knowl- edge of French comes from her studies at Holy Cross Normal College and Loyola University of the South. Her cultural appreciation of the language- which she imparts to her students-comes from her French family background and her travel in Europe. The freshmen under her care learn to appreciate the privilege of having the Blessed Sacrament in the building right across from their room, for Sister leads them in a daily visit to their Eucharistic King.