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

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Interpreting man's initial struggle for honor, Jeri Nibergall leads NHS members in interpretative dance. Wim! mm Mae? Ma , NHS President Rita Gardinier, Vice President Peggy Antonelli and Secretary Mary , W Hogan display teamwork while preparing to host an Open House. Early in first semester the National Honor So- ciety reorganized its tutorial program initiated two years ago. The Regina Angelorum Chapter of the National Honor Society admitted 24 new members at impressive induction ceremonies, Nov. 28. Dramatizing man's initial struggle for honor in an interpretative dance accompanied by sitar music and a dramatic reading of Hindu poetry, seven veteran NHS members entertained an interested audience. In early January, NHS presented two distinguished speakers from the Horace Mann High School, Riverdale, New York. Speaking on Eastern philosophies, Mr. William Clinton and Mr. Tek Young Lin shared the customs and mores of the Oriental peoples with our student body. On Feb. 22, members visited the Guggenheim Museum to see a special exhibition of the works of Gottlieb. 33

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fgpdgauukfeyufeuzeufz We fm? Traditionally the haven for the creative, the critical, and the con- troversial, Blueprint started the year with a spirit of zest and dis- covery. This year marked the beginning of the literary magazine as an independent organ. The staff has been expanded to twice its former size to permit a broadened creative scope. Weekly staff meetings and provocative group discussions in conjunction with NHS keep interest high. In mid March, Editor Liz Palazzo and seven staff members attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Asso- ciation Convention at Columbia University. At this convention, Blueprint received the First Place Award among entries of literary magazines from girls' private schools. Do you.think it will be approved by the office? question Blueprint heads of staff Literary Editor Eileen McCarthy, Business Manager Diane Sasso, Editor Liz Palazzo and Associate Editor Suzi Collins.

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5 7 ,efzea WMMWZ nf ffm Cast of The Wonderful Adventures of Don Quixote. The Gay Pretenders began the year by giving everyone a chance to get into the actf' Club members were divided into three acting compan- ies and a forensic league, each section headed by a club oflicer. Each company produced, directed, and presented a one-act play to members at the Weekly meetings. In late October, members of the forensic section presented interpretative readings and monologues at an open meeting held in the Little Theatre. In November, preparations began for A Charlie Brown Christmas in which Gay Pretenders exhibited their versatility by assuming singing roles as well as acting roles. Second semes- ter began with decisions. Finally, in February re- hearsals began for the Spring Play, The Wonder- ful Adventures of Don Quixote. Two rollicking performances on April 4 and 5 to appreciative audiences climaxed the year's activities Ponder anew what make-up can do! Gay Pretenders Secretary Ruth Olsen, President Ginny Vnenchak, and Vice President Sue Tingaud prepare for a dress rehearsal.