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

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ith National Forensic Organizations Varsity debaters Rhoda Viellion Pat Blancq Anna Englert, Li da Musmeci Jackie Eckels Elda Fairchild Simone Abadie and Yvonne Keller cast admiring eyes upon their newly re- ceived N.F.L. charter. Anna Englert helps Eida Fairchild off with the old, and on with the new, while Yvonne Keller proudly accepts her de- bate sweater from debate coach, Sister Catherine of Siena. White monogrammed sweaters are awarded to three-year var- sity debaters Anna Englert, Yvonne Keller, and Elda Fairchild, while Lynda Mayer, Pat Blancq, Linda Musmeci, Jackie Eckels, Simone Abadief and Diane Merse receive letters for two years of service. 49

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Holy Angels' Debaters Affiliot Among the newer members of Holy Angels' family of extracurricular activities are the National Forensic League and the National Catholic Forenisc League. Because of active participation in various forensic tournaments during the past few years, Holy Angels was granted a charter signifying association with the Southern Texas district of N.F.L., along with the potential degrees of merit, honor, excellence, and distinction for its members. The N.F.L. encourages advancement of high school speech activities both on local and national levels. Since only those students vvho are outstanding in forensic activities are eligible for membership, the League is an honor society for youthful public speakers. The N.C.F.L. provides opportunities for Catholic high school members to achieve the ability to ef- fectively present their Catholic principles and ideals of American democracy. Pat Blancq, N.F.L. president, completes first entries in the Holy Angels' chapter record book. A.H.A. debaters and discussants gather at the foot of the stairs before attending the final assembly of the discussion conference held in October at Southeastern Louisiana College in Hammond. 48

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C C D Members Spread Christia Holy Angels' unit of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, a new member of extracurricular activities at A.H.A., maintains the obiective of spreading Catholicity through the lay apostolate to those who have not had the advantage of a Catholic education. C.C.D. teachers carry Christ's Word to public school children by teaching them Catechism and funda- mental prayers. The helpers' division supplies teachers with pic- tures, charts, flash cards, flannel boards, and other visual aids, helping to make classes more interesting. A clearer understanding of the Faith is obtained by members of the discussion-action group who at- tend monthly forums on The Holy Spirit and His Works. Sister Mary Jane, O.P., is questioned by Suzanne Rapier, a new C.C.D. member, as to the responsibilities of a teacher. Madeline Meyer, president of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, checks material prepared by the helpers' division of the organization. 50