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

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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.

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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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Vice President Regina Ivory and President Sarah Pagnozzi prepare one of many display panels for the annual art show. Art remains a refuge of freedom in the restricted, im- personalized society of today. And so, on Tuesday after- noons, those at HA with an urge to express, converge in the art lab. The size of the club has made it advisable to divide the girls into two sections, each with its own moderator. During the first term the members experimented with various techniques in ceramics and block printing. The second term was mainly devoted to fashioning batik ban- ners. The felt and burlap creations resulting enhance various areas of the school. This year, the artistic element of the school had a wide range of media to further their originality. Art Club promoted seH expression One of the first steps toward a batik banner the creation of the design, is being com pleted by Marianne Alberse.