Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

 - Class of 1947

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AD Jesus PER MARIAM 0 The Sodality, so dear to all the A.l.C. stu- dents, has instilled into their hearts its three- fold purpose, namely, personal sanctification, sanctification of our neighbor, and spread and defense of the Church. We feel that the Blessed Virgin has bestowed many graces on our group this year. Although we cannot go into detail about all the activities sponsored by the Sodality, we will mention a few of the most outstanding. The officers for this school year were elected in February 1946: Prefect, Alberta Voges, Vice- Prefect, Patricia Seger, Secretary, Rita Mathias, Treasurer, Ann Bowling, Chairman of Our Lady Committee, Dolores Baumgart, Eucharistic Com- mittee, .ludith Beckman, Literary Committee, Claudine Lents, Publicity Committee, Patricia Seger, Etiquette Committee, Lucille Fortwendel, Social Committee, Emily Herr. We are very grateful to Sister Clarissa for urging us on and helping us to make this year a successful one for the Sodality. Several Students Spiritual Council meetings were held, and proved to be a great aid in planning and making the Sodality meetings more interesting. Among the devotional exercises held in honor of Our Lady, one of the most beautiful was the procession of the Living Rosary. On October 7, 1946, at 8:00 p.m. the Academy girls, led by the- Seniors who were attired in their caps and gowns, formed the Living Ro- sary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Seniors represented the Cross and the Our Fathers. The Hail Marys were represented by members of other classes. Each girl carried a vigil light. After the procession reached the grotto, the Rosary was recited, led by Sister Mary James. The ceremony closed with the hymn On This Day O Beautiful Mother in honor of the Queen of Heaven. SODALITY OFFICERS, left to right Ann Bowling ..... TREASURER Patricia Seger . . VICE-PREFECT Alberta Voges . . . . PREFECT Rita Mathias . . SECRETARY On October 26, the Seniors attired in caps and gowns proudly ascended the stage in the Assembly, where Sister Clarissa presented them with their Sodality pins. This privilege is awarded only to Seniors who have actively partaken in the Sodality functions and who promise to be faithful to Our Blessed Mother for the rest of their lives. On December 6, the Student Council exam- ined the would-be members to see if they were qualified to be taken into the Sodality. December 8, the red letter day at the A.l.C. proved to be, as usual, the most in- spiring and successful event of the year. The day of Recollection, held on December 7, together with the beautiful Solemn High Mass on the day itself, produced an atmosphere of peace and contentment throughout the school. ln the afternoon, following Vespers, new mem- bers were enrolled in the Sodality which brings the total number of Sodalists in the school to 112. Father Lyons of the National Sodality Staff, introduced a new Sodality proiect namely, the Marian Award, which was carried out here at the Academy. This award is given for outstanding work in the formation of its members according to The Common Rules of 1910 and for achievement in its program of Sodality activities. The Sodality Marian Award was conferred on our Sodality on May 22, 1947. Ours is the M award .... the highest given. The first issues of the Sodality Breezes were published at the rate of one every two weeks by the Publicity Committee. We wish to thank all the Sodalists who cooperated with us through their attendance and participation at our meetings and making this a successful school year. Page Thirteen

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4 Sdewela iw 0 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception being a naturally extra special occasion for the Academy girls, we determined to prepare for it in the best way possible Father series of the spirit The next . . . by making a good retreat. Adrian, from St. Meinrad, in the first of his talks about our Lady's virtues, led us into of the retreat on the evening of the sixth. day we spent in silence, prayer, confiding to our Blessed Mother our hopes, resolutions and our plans for the future. The usual atmosphere of scur- rying and chatter gave way to the hushed tread of feet in the halls, as we made quiet visits to chapel or went to and from Father's inspiring lectures. The beautiful and impressive Mass followed by a wonderful sermon marked the end of our time of recollection on the day of the feast. We realize more than ever before iust what it means to be under the special patronage of our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, and we thank Mary from our hearts for this privilege. Page Twelve



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ag Zag at tie fifmdemg 9 With the coming of May, when mother nature bedecked her hillsides with beautiful blossoms and the birds sang cheerily in the tree-tops, it .was only fitting that the A.l.C. should once again loin in the chorus honoring our Blessed Mother .... the Queen of May. May ll, 1947, was one of the most impor- tant days of the school year, for it was then l. School Colors I that the May Crowning celebration was held. Contrary to former years, the festivities were slightly altered. The program of events was as follows: To begin the afternoon celebration the or- chestra, under the direction of Sister M. Cyrilla, O.S.B., gave its annual Concert. The program included: 2. Blue Skies ,V Orchestra 3. The old Bass viol Selections 4. Two Coleens , Song and Dance by Patricia Seger and Sylvia Becher 5. Harp Solo by Ann Savage from Jasper, Indiana lage ninel 6. Daisies .... a vocal solo by Mary Ann Kiefner 7. Saxophone solo by Dolores Bodner 8. Cloudburst .... a piano solo by Sylvia Becher ,I 9. l've Done My Work .... a vocal solo by Blanche Laubscher lO. Devotion ' ll. Indian Lament 12. Slidin' Some I3. Serbian Dance At 5:00 p.m. the Parents-Senior Banquet was held in the Academy dining hall. Promptly at 6:30 p.m. the entire student body formed a procession, starting from the front entrance and ending on the Campus grounds. This was followed by the song ln Pride of May sung by the students. Then the customary address was given by Patricia Seger, vice-prefect of the Sodality after which she and Rita Mathias, secretary of the Sodality, crowned Alberta Voges, pre- fect, Queen of May. Following this, the Seniors presented a Gar- land Dance in honor of the Queen. The Queen then expressed her gratitude for having been so honored, but stated that she wished to place the crown on one, far S by the Orchestra lovelier and more worthy of the title 'Queen of the May.' Then the girls marched over to the Grotto of Our Lady, the Freshmen and Sophomores carrying lighted vigil lights and forming the Living Rosary around the Grotto, while the the Juniors carried bouquets of flowers. After reaching the Grotto, the Rosary was recited by all present, followed by the hymn Hail Virgin Dearest Mary and the crowning of the Blessed Virgin. After this the Act of Consecration to Mary was recited during which each Senior present- ed Our Lady with a flower as a token of her love and fidelity to Mary. As a fitting close, to seal the most perfect of all days, the hymn Holy God was sung. I I I I I

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