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

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Late on a Friday afternoon, Editor Ellen Frei Ccenterl proofreads the Hnal draft of Blueprint with heads of staff Iudy O,Brien, Chris Ferreira, Chris Kelly, and Iudi Tiren. BL UEPRI T captured student creatzvzty Just back from a summer of observing', and nexperiencingf the staff of BLUEPRINT expressed their various reactions in prose, poetry, and art. The executive staff made a major publications change, deciding to publish the literary magazine only once a year with supplements appearing throughout the other months. To spur interest in the literary magazine throughout the school, the staff sponsored a short story and poetry contest, With the five Winning pieces appearing in the fall sup- plement. In March, members attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention in New York. Upon their return, they im- plemented the theories and methods they had learned. As the deadline for the major issue approached, the year's best efforts were selected for publication. Under their new moderator, Sister Michelle, the girls have made the literary magazine a success as print style Was updated, color bloomed in the art vvork, and, layouts became more dramatic and eye- catching.

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Managing Editor Lynn' Hoi- nash, Editor Joan Russo and Publicity Manager Liz Kress Work to produce CHIPS While News Editor Chris Ferreira takes some time off. CHIPS kept itsjingers on the pulse ofthe school CHIPS conquered the challenge of change and maintained its top Medalist rating. Pub- lishing the nevvspaperis live issues for the iirst time in offset, the Editorial Board also initi- ated a beat system to insure better coverage of campus nevvs. Accompanied by Adviser Sister Mary Ellen, delegates attended the Catholic Publications Conference at Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, Where the staff pre- sented a methods, demonstration. In the midst of combating printer problems with a trouble- some February issue and launching the under- classmen April journalism issue, the Editorial Board attended the 45th Annual Columbia Scholastic Press Convention, with its luncheon at the Waldorf. Also in March, Editor Ioan Russo moderated a Quill and Scroll assembly featuring a member of the State Department as guest speaker. The editor and adviser at- tended a dinner in May sponsored by The Record to honor high school journalists. Aspiring Soph Page Editors Donna Dorney, Mari- anne Capone, Iodee Tolomeo, Barbara Mento, Vivian Chen, and Barbara Hitscherich survey the dummy pages of the newspapefs April issue. Hi

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NHS invited excellence This year the National Honor Society entered into its tutoring pro- gram enthusiastically. Members coached students in many subjects ranging from Algebra to Spanish to American History. The November induction ceremony dazzled its audience of Angels and parents by alternating scenes of America and her people on three screens, with accompanying narration by NHS members. The Glee Club added a further patriotic note to the proceedings, both in their costume and in song selections. Throughout the year NHS girls served as ushers for plays, concerts, etc. and at the end of March they, along with SSO oflicers, welcomed the class of '73 on Registration Day. On the balcony overlooking an empty auditorium, NHS Vice President Pat Grady, President Elaine Wolf, and Secretary Denise Italiano prepare to distribute programs for the Christmas play.