St Marys High School - Per Annos Yearbook (Cortland, NY)

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DEBATING CLUB Standing: J. Kelley, T. Ol-lara Seated: T. Mcfallen, .l. Kiernan, H. Fuller, D. Kiely, M. l-lughes, T. McDermott, B. Buttino FBi2LlAi2V 94, lQ37J'l l:OO f'X. M.--Debaters approach the stage--last minute con- sulationf-lcnees shaking--quiet--smelling salts given debaters--and the annual Junior-Senior Debate is on. Resolved: That Communism is an lmmediate Menace to the Civilization ol the United States. The Senior team, consisting ol l-lelen Fuller, Thomas McDermott, and Margaret Hughes, defended the affirmative side ol the question, vvhile the .lunior team, comprised ol Margaret 0'lNleil, l.aurette Burns and Robert Reynolds, argued the negative side. Although both teams debated expertly, the judges proclaimed it uanother luclcy day lor the Seniors . Mr. patriclf Daniel Kielv acted as Chair- man. This organization, although newly organized, is talcing an important place in the school organ- izations. It has created a friendly rivalry betvveen these tvvo classes ol the high school. We hope that this Club will continue to progress and will succeed in creating good sportsman- ship among the pupils ol the high school. I page thirty -O02

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DIQAMATICS Standing: F. Innes, L. C'Donnell, D. Kiely, J. Haggerty, T. McDermott, M. Hughes, T. O'Hara Seated: C. Fahey, P. O'Hara, B. Kiely, J. Buttino, M. Burns, P. O'Dea, H. Gould, M. Clark, H. Fuller Tl-IE TQUCi-IDOWNH HE great opening--the Final bars ol the orchestra--the last rustle behind the scenes-- the glaring lootlights--that lirst silence as we stepped into the Hmusic room ol St. Maryls College . A nervous prayer--'Crantl oh Grant --St. Mary's Seniors had begun the lirst act ol K'The Touch- clownn. Alter the lirst lew lines the hesitation in the voices lessened, the nervousness disappeared and there remained only the cool, dignified Seniors with an eager desire to please--to be a success lorSt. Mary's-- As the play progressed there was a new note in our voices,--not hesitation--not Fright--not nervousness--but rather a little sadness. To us the linal drawing ol the curtain symbolized a closing ol the old--and an opening ol the new--We have drawn lorever the curtain on our schooldays at St. Mary's, but we glimpse out on a new lile--Where? Qur play was acclaimed a success. But what a price--We will lose those priceless lriendships, those intimate associations which made our school days at St. Mary's so memorable. Let us hope lor success, lor happiness, and for Faith--FAITH--SUCCESS--HfxpplNESS- lpage thirty I

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GLEE CLUB -THE Glee Club presents an excellent oppor- tunity for those pupils who have vocal ability. Rehears- als are held twice a weelc under the direction ol Sister Seraphim. At the reception given to Father pierce the members ol the Glee Club rendered sev- eral selections, which re- y H V ceived great commendation Directed by5i5igrSgrdphim from those present. The members were again heard on March seventeenth, when they sang the Mass ol the Angels in St. lVlary's Church. The Glee Club has arranged the following program for Senior Class Night. MA Lovely Night by Ollenbaclc, Come to the Fairn by lvlartin, and Sylvia by Martin. ORCHESTRA l EACH year Finds St. Marys Orchestra increasing membership, so that at the end ol its Fifth year, there are twenty-six members. ln November the First pub- lic recital ol the year was given, The orchestra played between the acts of the Senior Play and received much praise lor its admirable worl4. At each school as- sembly the orchestra provides the musical entertainment, The orchestra will play lor the operetta which is to be presented by the Junior High school pupils, in May, and lor Senior Class Night in June. I page thirty-two I