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

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CALE DAR OTE OF DAYS GO E BY September 9, 1946 This day found the A.l.C. buzzing with girls returning from summer vacation. With our new coat of sun tan, starry eyes and full of ambition, we started another school year in good spirits. September 14, Saturday What size shoes do you wear? Are you 5' 4 ? Were you born in the month of July? These are some of the questions you were probably asked at our Get Acquainted Party. lt was held in the gym with all the students participating in the various games. September 20, Friday The Seniors had the privilege of attending The House of Magic presented by General Electric at Huntingburg. The so called magic was seeing sound, hearing light, and various other demonstrations. September 25, Wednesday All of the girls were looking forward to this scheduled date for our outing at Monte Cas- sino. A pilgrimage was started at the foot of the hill with the recitation of the rosary, fol- lowed by games and then . . . eats. We hiked to St. Meinrad's Abbey and some of the girls were shown through the Seminary. After that . . . another hike back to Monte Cassino with supper awaiting and also all the ice-cream we could eat. Tired but happy, the girls sang songs riding back on the bus to A.l.C. October 2, Wednesday The excitement and uproar in the Junior Class was due to the fact they were measured for their class rings. October 5, Saturday Our first Sodality meeting was held in the gym where a beautiful ceremony of the instal- lation of Sodality officers took place. October 7, Monday A living rosary was formed from the acad- emy to the grotto with diFferent colored vigil lights representing the mysteries. The Seniors wore their caps and gowns and represented the cross and the Our Fathers. On this clear night the Blessed Virgin must have been very pleased with the beautiful spectacle around her beloved grotto. October 9, Wednesday The girls witnessed one of the wonders of nature on this night. Shooting stars were Page very numerous and the red streaks through the starlit sky were indeed a beautiful sight. October 12, Saturday This afternoon the Juniors sponsored a Bunco Party in the gym. They also entertained with a comical skit called The Junior's Version of the Discovery of America. October 26, Saturday The Seniors attired in their caps and gowns in a solemn procession filed onto the stage in the assembly. Near the statue of the Bless- ed Virgin, Sister Clarissa gave the Sodality pin to each Senior. This is one of the special priv- ileges awarded only to the Seniors. October 31, Thursday The girls were home just in time to join the gang in Halloween fun! November 13, Wednesday This day proved to be full of events es- pecially for the Seniors. Since it was Bene- dictine All Saints, we had a free day. ln the morning the Seniors went to Saint Meinrad to listen to Father Gillis who talked in the gym at the Abbey. He gave us some very good points on Catholic Action and the part we play in the affairs of the world. The Seniors made it back home to A.l.C. iust in time to match their ability in volleyball tournaments. November 15, Friday Father Sourd, a Glen Mary Missionary, gave an inspiring lecture on the work of the Home Missionaries and the need for more sisters. Father Gregory from Winnebago, Nebraska, visited the academy and his talk on his vari- ous experiences with the Indians proved to be very interesting. November 16, Saturday The volleyball finals were played this day with the Sophomore team coming out victorious. November 23, Saturday With their most flattering hair-dos and attractive dresses, the Seniors arrived at Hunt- ingburg studio ready to pose their best for graduation photos. November 26, Tuesday The girls went home for a few days to en- joy their turkey dinner with all the trimmings. December 1, Sunday The Junior Sisters presented their very en- tertaining Thanksgiving program. Fifty-six

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Calender Notes cont. December 2, Monday We had the honor of entertaining the new Archbishop today and he in return gave us a free afternoon. December 7, Saturday This was a memorablelday in the minds of all the Sodalists. Father Adrian, O.S.B. from St. Meinrad was the spiritual director of our day of Recollection. His thoughts were very helpful to us in preparing ourselves for the great day of December 8. December 8, Sunday This was truly the Red Letter Day of the first s e m e s t e r . The new candidates were solemnly enrolled in the Sodality. To end a perfect day the Operetta Song of Bernadette was presented in the gym by the members of the Glee Club. . December 15, Sunday One of the Seniors, Sylvia Becher, was graduated in music. She played four recital pieces. December 19, Thursday Santa Clause came early at the A.l.C. Un- der the large beautifully decorated Christmas tree were found a variety of Christmas gifts. During the course of the evening the Seniors presented a short skit . . . The Crooked- Mouthed Lamp. December 20, Friday Christmas vacation began! January 6, Monday Christmas holidays are over. January 22, Wednesday After days of preparation and study the students bravely faced examinations. January 23, Thursday Following our exam struggle we had a three-day retreat. Guided by Father Dar- mady's inspiring lectures we learned the utter sweetness of conversing with God. January 27, Monday As a reward for our efforts of keeping silent during retreat, Sister Mary James gave us a free day. February 1, Saturday This night found the Juniors presenting The Seniors' Future in the gym. February 8, Friday Home again for a week-end! February 14, 15, 16, Friday, Saturday, Sunday The Seniors presented their play Mistress of Fernleigh Grange in which we all participated. February 17, 18, Monday, Tuesday The Seniors were given two free afternoons to get advertisements from Jasper, Hunting- burg, Boonville and Dale. March 2, Sunday This afternoon the girls attended downtown the play . . . Box of Nard. March 9, Sunday The piano recital was given in the gym. March 16, Sunday The second half of the piano recital was given. March 9-16 Throughout this week the girls contemplated the three states in life. They were guided by talks from Father Norbert and Father Bomholt. March 21, Friday Free day in honor of St. Benedict. March 23, Sunday The Legion of Mary attended the Acies at Evansville. March 29, Saturday Several of the girls went to the solo contest at Evansville. March 30, Sunday Retreat and reception of Oblates of St. Benedict. April 1, Tuesday Homeward bound for Easter Holidays. April 12, Saturday Orchestra contest at Oakland City. May 11, Sunday National Sodality Day and Senior-parent Banquet. May Day and Orchestra concert. May 15, Thursday Faculty-senior Banquet. May 26, Monday General School Outing at Ferdinand State Park. June 1, Sunday Alumnae meeting and banquet. June 2, 3, Monddy, Tuesday Examinations. June 4, Wednesday Junior-senior outing. General cleaning by Freshmen and Sophomores. June 6, Friday First Friday retreat for Seniors and under- classmen returned home. June 8, Sunday GRADUATION. Page Fifty-seven