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

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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.

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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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fd WZ' WMQMKJWM Glee Club Business Manager Nicole Verhulst adjusts the gown of .Secretary Marybeth Schwitterg President Peggy Purcell reviews arrangements with Vice President Jo-Ellen Smith Old members and new aspirants attempted to get in shape for the yearly tryouts in early September. Sacrificing precious Monday and Wednesday afternoons brought its own rewards in superb per- formances. In honor of the feast of St. Cecilia, members sang the Mass of Our Lady of the Lake with the faculty and student body in attendance. The remainder of first semester was devoted to de- veloping the light, lovely tones which cheerfully announced Christ- mas at HA on Carol Night. During the holiday season our talented troubadours brought their song and cheer to the patients at Wel- fare Island. In March, the Glee Club members spent a musical weekend as one of the six performing groups participating in the Choral Music Festival at Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, New York. The weekend was a delightful melange of work and play as we participated in workshops, survived long rehearsals, and exhil- arated in the excitement of the performance. Combining efforts with the Regis High School Glee Club, we gave a joint Spring Con- cert in early May. Finally, climaxing a successful year, the Glee Club made its last appearance for this academic year at Com- mencement Exercises.