Marian High School - Marian Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Mary Russell, Vicky Madden, Mary Majorek and Sue Galvin serve refreshments to new NHS members. Karen Willett is inducted as a provisional member. hundant activities cc occupied Eighth Grade Night, aid in preparation for Semi-week, the National Honor Society induction ceremony and the ban- quet after Honors Day at the Hilltop House required time and planning for officers ofthe National Honor Society. At the induction ceremony held in February, Mary Ann Luby, president of Marian's chapter, explained the four qualities required of NHS members . . . scholarship, leader- ship, character and service. Sister Adolorata then presented the new sophomore, junior and senior members. Coffee and donuts were served in the cafeteria following the ceremony for the members, their parents and the faculty. Mrs. Deanie Sullivan worked as club moderator with officers Mary Ann Luby, president: Mary Russell, vice- president: Denise Muff, secretary, and Cassie Strom, treas- urer.

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cl' aw Q effigy .afgagtf M4 Denise Muff starts a flood of tears with her song. uniers recipients of s mholie torches Chuck Murphy lights the way for Sue Donnelly, Eileen Ly- nam and Lisa Otten. l l' i The torch of leadership was passed on to the Junior Class by the seniors at the annual Torch Night Ceremony held on lVlay 22, 1974. Margaret Cortese, 1973 Spirit of lVlarian, passed her title on to Diane Hungerford, vvho was chosen by her class as their member who best exemplifies the qualities of a Marian girl. Other highlights of the evening included addresses to the seniors by Valedictorian, Liz Wanek and Salutatorian, Mary Ann Luby, and a movie of memories ofthe past four years created and presented by Tammy Edgerton and Rachael Heaney. 168 Noreen Stibbs receives candle from Molly Malone. LEFT: Spirit of Marian, Diane Hungerford is congratulated by friends.

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Sue Rossbach appreciates last few minutes with classmates. Commencement Exercises for the Class of 1974 were held at the Omaha Civic Auditorium Music Hall on May twenty- third. Mary Ann Luby acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies, opening the evening with an introduction of Sheila Murphy who sang a solo of the National Anthem. Father James Cain led the invocation, followed by the graduation address from Marian Girl of the Year, Geralyn Hewitt. Guest speaker for the ceremony was Reverend Carl Reinert, S.J., who explained how understanding of the roles of each generation is necessary for a peaceful, full existence. The Girls Choral Ensemble, directed by Sister Callista, pre- sented several arrangements between speakers. The event was climaxed by the conferment of diplomas by Sister Adolorata and Mr. Ralph Juliano, the moment the 147 graduating seniors had long awaited. The conclusion con- sisted ofthe seniors singing the song they had chosen to represent the emotions felt for those with whom they had grown and lived for four years. To each his own, it's plain to see, To walk alone, you have to be. lt's all for you and all for me You'll see. . . l'm gonna miss you, yes I will No matter who you are, l'll love you still For my life is my conscience, the seeds l sow I just wanted to let you know. . . Sr. Adolorata congratulates Kathy Kasel. Ellen Costello has sentimental thoughts while waiting for her diploma