Cathedral High School - Chimes Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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awe fqfzfcofcax Wsegsivfeni A-fnvfen Under the energetic leadership of this year's stu- dent body officers, Cathedral High School made great strides in student activities. Much of this success is due to the aggressive leadership of David Nicolas. Together with Frank Hale and Gabriel Etcheverry,, Nicolas has guided the student body through a successful year that brought many additions and innovations about the school and campus. One of the first student activities was the participa- tion in the Victory Bond Drive under the leadership of Brother Augustine and the student officers. The Student Catholic Action Group continued its very outstanding work. Dances sponsored by the student body were the forerunner of three very successful Proms. The campus and buildings were improved and kept that Way by Cathedrals cooperative students. gage Cfifckvefcfcy cgec- Qt ears.