Academy of Our Lady of Mercy - Lauralton Yearbook (Milford, CT)

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ART CLUB The magnetic array of vivid colors draws the passer-by into the tiny retreat of Lauralton's aspiring artists - the art room. A warm atmosphere of quiet industry prevails as the future Raphaels let loose their talent and imagination and exploit the works of the masters. The attractive bulletin boards reveal the variety of interests which art holds for all. OFFICERS: Peggy Sasso, Presidentg Pat Yablonicky, Treasurerg Janet Theil, Vice-Presidentg Geraldine Foucault, Secretary. CERAMICS CLUB The ceramics room harbors a multitude of ghostlike figurines. Each figurine is patiently awaiting its final firing after being carefully scraped, painted, and glazed by nimble fingers. The informal atmosphere of this room lends itself to buzzing activity. A sense of accomplishment mounts as each girl anxiously removes the hnished product from the oven - her own little masterpiece OFFICERS: Eileen Cormier, Secretaryg Kathy Toronto, Vice-Pres- identg Judy Ewanietz, Presidentg Sister M. Therese, Instructorg Betty Abbott, Treasurer. DEBATING CLUB To foster the growth of an articulate Catholic laity is the primary purpose of the Debating Club at Lauralton Hall. The year opened with the adoption of a new constitution which embodies the true spirit of Catholic forensics. Bi- weekly meetings are conducted in parliamentary fashion. Some of the vital topics discussed at these meetings include the success of the United Nations and the outlaw of the Communist Party. A special group prepares the debate on the topic for the year. OFFICERS: Karen Kleinhagen, Treasurerg Barbara Panish, Pres- identg Mary Ann Tynan, Secretary. QVice-President Sue Buckley absent from picture.J

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DRAMATIC CLUB Formerly The Thespiansj' Our Lady's jesters sponsored dramatic activities for 1957-58 with Virginia Boyd serving as president and Sister Peter Marie acting as adviser. The Club is divided into three departments: acting, staging, and costuming. Each fall, interested sophomores and juniors enter on a probationary period. Requisitions for membership are talent, ability, interest, and willingness to devote time. Yearly activities include Father-Daughter Night, a Halloween party brewed for freshmen and their dads, and a Christmas pageant offered to the public to propagate the true meaning of Christmas. The final activity is the .production of a spring play for stu- dents and the public. Footlights, the Club's mimeographed newspaper, edited by Roberta Gallagher, is published periodically featuring news of Jesters' activities. Secular entertainments such as popular Broadway shows, plays and movies are also reviewed by the members of the Club. l I chose the cage for you. i Barbara Panish, Joyce Santorelli, and Sue Duggan in a scene from Grey Bread. OFFICERS Sheilagh Coyne, Vice-President, Ginny Boyd, Pres- identg Marion Onorato, Secretary, Rosemary Green, Treasurer, with Sister Peter Marie, Adviser. Roberta Gallagher, Footlights Editor, Kathy Ryan, Property Manager, Mimi LaTaif, Lighting Direc- torg Cynthia Bosses, Art Director, Kathy Hurley, Wardrobe Mistress. Beata Visceraf' Sue Buckley and Maureen O'Donnell in a scene from the Christmas production, To You A Savior.

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SPANISH CLUBS The Spanish Clubs at Lauralton fill that special need for a broader knowledge of Spain - its customs and its people. Clubs are formed in different classrooms where students are interested, and meetings are held during class time once a month. Some of the C1ub's varied activities include the singing of Spanish songs, the presenting of plays and films, and the playing of Spanish games. Not only does the Span- ish Club give pleasure, but also it affords the novice at Spanish an opportunity to enrich her vocabulary and to further comprehension through conversation. OFFICERS: Carol Ugolik, Secretaryg Betty Anne Turco, President. FRENCH CLUB Those interested in la langue francaise have ample op- portunity to supplement class activities through the French Club. The aim of the club is to enrich the cultural back- ground of its members and to offer further occasions for aural-oral practice in the foreign tongue. Monthly meetsings are held after school once a month for juniors and seniors interested in French. French songs, folk dances, plays, games, and records all help to stimulate interest in and enjoyment of the language. QFFICERS: Judi Perisky, Treasurerg Martha Sullivan, Vice-Pres- identg Cathy McGee, Secretary, Pat Dargon, President. LATIN CLUB A Latin fashion show, a play based on a classical theme, and a Roman banquet - all are activities enjoyed by the members of Lauralton Hall's two Latin Clubs. The junior group consists of interested sophomore Latin students, who meet once a month after school. The .senior group, the Vifgilian Forum, meets during class time, and is open to third and fourth year students. Both groups aim to gain a more thorough knowledge of Roman life, customs, and languageg to understand better the practical and cultural values of Lating and to interest fellow students therein. Through their various projects, Latin students find the realization of these aims fun and almost painless! OFFICERS: Pauline Gravel, Presidentg Barbara Kennedy, Vice- President, Miss M. Conroy, Adviserg Cathy Kalweit, Secretary.