Academy of the Holy Angels - Echoes Yearbook (Demarest, NJ)

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Emphasizing the fact that a well-read person is an asset to her community, the Library Council in- stills in its members a continuing interest in reading. ln an effort to help Council members understand the views of prominent writers, a rotating panel of seniors and sophomores presented bimonthly dis- cussions on a particular author. The highlight of February's Book Week assembly was a presentation ofthe Magnificent Yankee pre- pared by the sophomores. The upperclassmen staged an international convention of popular person- alities. On April l8 three seniors, Jeanette Mignocchi, Ginny Restivo, and Ellen Fritsche, acted as librarians- for-a-day in nearby public high school and town libraries. This was l-lA,s first participation in the state-wide activity, Keenan? Assigning books to Council members is one of the officers' weekly jobs. Secretary Chris Wavpotich, President Marion Palen, and Vice-President Barbara Leonard prepare and file cards for Thursday's meeting. During a regular meeting of the Library Council, juniors Eileen Mclntyre and Sandra Goia produce a skit for the entertainment of the other members. At the International Convention of Noted Novelistsw during the February Library Council Assembly, Ellen Frit- sche leads her fellow protestors Mary .lo Carroll, Phyllis Buettner and Chris Morrow.

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Following the hectic days of September try- outs, the Glee Club settled down to organized re- hearsals every Monday and Wednesday in prep- aration for the first performance of the year, Ring Ceremony. ln November, the Glee Club led the student body in the traditional Mass in honor of its patroness, St. Cecilia. Carol Night in Dem- arest was different in atmosphere but much the same in its message of Peace on Earth. Christ- mas songs performed by Glee Club and students were followed by audience participation in tradi- Qza 654.4 Officers of the Glee Club carefully plan for the concert. Anne Spillane, Librarian, Sharon Scully, Business Manager, Linda Pucciani, Vice-Presi- dentg Donna Pucciani, President. tional carols. Glee Club members also brought the voice of Christmas to shoppers at the Ber- gen Mall. A successful Spring Concert with Xavier High School rewarded members for long hours of week- end rehearsals. Ascension Thursday was spent in performance at St. Andrew's Home for the elder- ly, the joy that music brings to both performer and listener left a lasting impression. At Gradua- tion, the Glee Club bade farewell to the class of '66, thus ending a year of hard work and satisfy- ing achievement of artistic goals. ln preparation for the Spring Concert, senior mem- bers of the Glee Club familiarize themselves with scores they will sing.

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Looking over plans for next BLUEPRINT are Editor Donna Sticco, Business Manager Beth Eisenman, NHS Vice-President Clare Pomar and Art Editor Peggie Geoghegan. Eager to become a more integral part of student life, the National Honor Society sponsored many new and diversified activities. A busy year revolved around a newly organized tutoring system which yielded satisfying and encouraging results. Revision of the school handbook, begun during the summer, continued through the second semester. October began a series of regular monthly meet- ings held in the Little Theater. Guest speakers in- cluded a professional artist, an expert on the south- east Asian situation, a panel of college students from secular campuses, and a Baptist minister. November activities reached a dual climax. An interracial program, under the direction of Reverend Elias Mayer, joined Negro and white students to- gether in interesting discussions of racial problems and sharing of similar experiences. The day con- cluded with an afternoon Mass and buffet supper. Seventeen new and probationary members received yellow roses, the Society's flower, at the annual in- duction ceremony, as NHS introduced them into its world of honor and averages. Long hours and a tireless staff produced a prize- winning BLUEPRINT at the CSPA convention.