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

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Checking on new additions to the library's history section are Vice President Pat Miney, Secretary Debby Osgood and President Ann Malcolm. Besides developing an increased interest in good literature among the members, the Council attempted to communicate this interest to all students at the Academy, using some very novel approaches to attain this objective. L.C. members helped with the general running of the library, giving service both in the morning before school and also in the afternoon. Continuing a project started last year, members are in the process. of completing a total reorganization of the periodical section in the library. At Thursday meetings groups planned and presented programs and skits dram- atizing some of the newer books. They also sponsored a poster campaign, the results of which provided a line display in the lower corridor. During National Library Week in April, club members arranged an effective book exhibit in the auditorium lobby. The year,s activities climaxed in an impressive ceremony at which suc- cessful sophomore probationers received the coveted Council pin. Library Council revitalized itsebf LC members Jeanette Gioia and Barbara Broderick unfurl their six foot poster for Sr. Genevieve Marie. It was one of many which appeared around the school during National Library Week.

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Dress rehearsal for A Christmas Carol, Ann Mc- Guire, Geri Rendine, Lynn Hughes, and Kathy Magee portray businessmen discussing the late Ebenezer Scrooge' Pulling strings to launch another Gay Pretenders Macabre spirits in soft blue lights, a dozen children racing to the shrill command of a Whistle-such were the makings of a highly successful season for the Cay Pretend- ers. Early autumn saw actors rehearsing three short moral- ity plays Which provided the impetus for discussion in sophomore, junior, and senior religion classes. The light snowfall of early December set the mood for the presenta- tion of Charles Dickens, yuletide classic, A Christmas Carol. The large cast and various staging problems of this play enabled junior and sophomore members to take a larger part in this production than they had in past dramatic offerings. Responding to invitations by Rutgers University and the American Legion, members of the club represented Holy Angels in poetry reading and original oratory com- petitions, distinguishing themselves particularly in the latter category. The 1920's were revisited on April 18th and 19th as the Gay Pretenders climaxed the year with the light comedy Cheaper by the Dozen given before standing room onlyi' audiences.

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Science Club encouraged experimentation Science Club, with its divisions of Biology, Medical Careers, and Photography, is devoted to exploring the intricacies of scientiiic discovery and research. Each section has its own modera- tor and chairman, but once monthly the entire club combines for a general meeting. Guest lec- turers, Elms, panels, and demonstrations are featured at these general meetings. At a recent general meeting Sister Mary Clare, O.S.F., Med- ical Technology Coordinator at St. Iohn's Uni- versity, addressed the group on careers in phar- maceutical and paramedical sciences. Sponsor- ing a school assembly in iirst semester, Science Club presented a member of the New Jersey Narcotics Squad who gave a very informative lec- ture on Dangers of Narcotics? Bright lights and flashes of silver and gold abound as the Science Club decorates the school tree. Reviewing the discussion topic for this month's general Science Club meeting are 'Secretary Eileen O'Leary, President Millie Chiccone, and Vice President Grayce Pellegrino.