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

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The annual Alumnae Tea and Fashion Show took N Enjoying an intermission between dances are from LEFT to RIGHT: E. Roche, P. Connelly, J. Salarnida, and J. McCarthy. Alumnae Enioy Tea and Fashion Show place on Saturday afternoon, November 'the twenty- eighth, at the Academy of the Holy Names High School. At the fashion show sponsored by Town and Tweed .and Little Folks' Shop,the Alumnae and their children acted as models. Background music was provided by Joanne Broderick and Janet Walton. Following the fashion show,tea was served. Sev- eral alumnae poured while seniors acted as waitresses. ' Attendance at this year's event broke all records. Perhaps the new school was the attraction. In any case, comments heard afterward indicate that the afternoon was enjoyed by all. Sodality Sponsors November Dance Each fall, preparations for the Sodality Dance create an air of happy expectation in the halls of A,H.N. This year was more exciting than ever before. Perhaps it was because we were older or because we had our beautiful new school to show off. Every day, as the date of the dance drew closer, the halls echoed with: Let's all go together! Fourteen in one car? Did you really ask him? proving how really silly supposedly sophisticated girls can be. The night of November l5finally arrived and the sen- iors uncrossed their fingers as their out -of -town dates made it home on time. ,From 8:30 to 11:30 we danced to Earnie Matelitz' band, and drank the delicious punch made by the juniors. At 11:30 , the closing hour of the dance, a new tradition was begun. Instead of playing Goodnight Sweetheart or something similar to end the dance, the band played one of our favorite hymns, Hail to our Queen. This was very appropriate since our dance is sponsored by the Sodality whose motto is To Jesus Through Mary. BELOW LEFT: Tripping the light fantastic are: Bob Horan,MaureenFox,Cathywaldbillig, Keith Willis, Ted ' Simpson,and Ann Manning. BELOW: Enjoying the deli- cious cakes and punch we find Connie Haczynski , Bud Call, Steve Krause , Mary Ellen Rancourt, and Mary Lib Chelius. 23

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Margaret Ringwood presents roses to Our Lady ' symbolizing the Aves of her rosary. Seniors Receive Rings in Special Ceremony, The auditorium was filled with a happy crowd --happy, not for themselves but for the Seniors who were to step forward to receive the official school :ring of the Academy of the Holy Names. Their joy could in no way compare with the feeling in the heart of every Senior. This evening marked the culmination of many years of eager anticipation. Also, itwas the beginning of a new life for every member of the Class of 1958. The Sophomore Class formed a very impres- sive Rose Bower through which the Seniors walked. This was the beginning of what we hope willbe alasting tradition. Earlier in the evening, the freshmen had presented little corsages to each oftheir Senior Sisters. Everything was a reflec- tion of the wonderful A.H.N. Spirit and gave our parents a .true feeling of pride in having their daughter a Holy Names girl. From this day forth as the Seniors wear the gold ring inscribed Semper Fidelis, each one must do all she can to defend God, Church, Country, Family and the Academy. The Lily and the Cross which are present on the crest are symbolic of the Faith and Purity of every Holy Names girl. This evening was one of the very first events to take place in our new Academy and it will be remembered by all of us as a highlight of our Senior Year. ABOVE RIGHT: Alicia Millard receives her ring from Father Edgar as Janice Probst watches. RIGHT: Sanda Walker and Mary Lib Chelius lead procession of juniors and- seniors between rows of sophomores. Sodalisis Honor Mary, in Living Rosary Holy Names has been establishing traditions during the years. Now the high school students have the privilege of continuing these customs at their new home in Bethlehem. Fittingly, their first opportunity to do so came on October 13 when they paid homage to Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Rosary. The Senior Class, carrying yellow lights, formed the Crucifix, and the Sophornores also carrying yellow lights formed the medal. The Hail Marysg and our Fathers were made up of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, some carrying red roses and others red, blue and green lights. A rose was offered for each Hail,Mary and those present recited the Rosary aloud for peace in our country and in other lands. A verse of the Lourdes Hymn was sung after each decade. The entire student body wore blue uniforms with white gloves and carried Rosary beads. After the procession and Rosary everyone went to the auditorium for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The ceremony concluded with the hymn, Hail To Our Queen. an appropriate ending for this solemn ceremony. h 22 'f

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The land was actually intended to be the site of a novitiate, but when the Bishop advised the Sisters to build aschool, they readily consented. There was much excitement at the old academy when the an- nouncement was made that a new school would be built. The present seniors were then freshmen. At the time, it was thought that they would be juniors when the high school moved to New Scotland Road, but inclement weather and shortage ofmaterials added a year to the original estimate. An architect's model of the proposed building was put on display in the corner of the high school hall and became a favorite gathering place for the girls at recess. Much speculation' was made as to what A.H.N. would be like in its new surroundings. The school actually opened its doors for classes in September, 1957 and on October 6, it was formally dedicated in an impressive ceremony. lFor story see page 18.1 JM Picture Story The ninety acres of property on which the lovely new school is built has an interesting history. Sister Mary Esterwin, the Superior of the Academy at 628 Madison Avenue, and Mother Rita Mary, Provincial Superior, kindly consented to open their treasures of memories and tell the IM Staff about the different uses of the property since it was first purchased by the Sisters of the Holy Names in July, 1922. Mother Mary Fredricka was the Superior at the Madison Avenue Academy when the property was acquiredby Mother Mary of Lourdes, Provincial Supe - rior at the time. It was then a farm, and the Sisters planned to cultivate it for their own use. Cows, chickens and vegetables were raised. fContinued next pagej Sister Elizabeth Agnes, Superior of the new Academy, has had pre- vious experience with the property. Some time ago, Sister Superior was Mistress of Discipline at the Madi- son Avenue Academy. At that time, the boarders made an occasional excursion to the farm which pro- vided them with private picnic grounds. Today we find on the property the beautiful new academy with its charmingsurroundings of woods and landscaped fields. But what will spring up on our ninety acre cam- pus in the future? The postponed novitiate will undoubtedly be built , some day.