Academy of the Holy Names - JM Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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V P Mary Elizabeth Chelius Barbara Bachman Jeanne Boylan President of Glee Club President of National Honor President of French Club Society A. H. N. Glee Club Formed, Gives Several Entertainments On the afternoon of November 30, 1956 approxi- mately thirty girls from the freshman and sophomore classes of A.H,N. made their singing debut on the For- rest Willis show and were received with great enthusi- asm. Less than a month later, the juniors presented a magnificent Christmas Cantata. Now in 1957 these two groups have been harmo- niously combined by Sister Annette Teresa to form our Glee Club. From among the members they elected the following officers: Mary Lib Chelius fseniorj President, Mary Teresa Hauber fjuniorj Business Manager, and Mary Pat Vandercar CsophomoreJ'Librarian. After the installation of officers, the girls of the Glee Club regu- larly attended their practice sessions three times each week. Their first assignment was to sing at the dedication ceremony on Sunday, October sixth. For weeks pre- ceding this day suchrbeautifulhymns as Ec,ce Sacerdos and Hail to Our Queen, could be heard emanating from the cafeteria where the Glee Club at 1075 got its start. After this came the big project for the first semester - the Christmas Oratorio. At the rehearsals, the girls found pleasure and relaxation in the anticipation of that night when they would sing for an audience. Other items on the agenda for the Glee Club are a Spring Concert and a performance for the June meeting of the Mothers' Auxiliary. With the same enthusiasm and cooperation as was shown at the Oratorio these events are certain to be successful. Mary Lib Chelius substitutes for President, Jeanne Boylan, in lighting the birthday candles. Mary Hau- ber, Vice-President and Suzanne Smith, Secretary, watch. Le Cercle Des Etoiles Begins Thirteenth Year LE CERCLE DES ETOlLES celebrated its twelfth anniversary on October fifteenth in the school's dining hall. Under the Direction of the officers Jeanne Boylan, Presidentg Mary Theresa Hauber, Secretary, and Suz- anne Smith, Treasurer, the meeting was opened with The Marsei1laise which was followed by the singing of several folk songs. Mary Lib Chelius,Clare Ricciardi, and Ann Manning were featured in a skit on their reasons for joining the French Club, and Claire Houle, 'Janice Murphy and Joanne Salamida enacted a French fable, Le Petit Pou1et. Linda Miller told us in French how the club had helped her actually speak the language, which is the primary purpose of the organization. The Seniors then sang their favorite French hymn, Je Mets ma Confiance. Refreshments in true French style were served before the close of the meeting. Small French flags on each table added to the festive atmosphere. For twelve years now, LE CERCLE DES ETOILES has been one of the principal extra-curricular activities of A.l-I.N, Under the guidance of Sister Evangeline Marie, the club has grown into a beneficial and enjoyable or- ganization.