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

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.fir Time: 8:00 Date: November 10, 1958 Place: Academy of the Holy Names Occasion: Opening night of The Wedding Shoes It was time: After weeks of anticipation, anxiety, and hard work, the night had finally arrived. The Thespians of the Senior Class brought forth their hidden ability -- Acting! Let us turn back the clock to the week of October 6, 1958. During this week it became known that tryouts for the play would be at 3:15. Everyone was excited and sur- prised when they learned the play, written by Beatrice McNeil, was to be a musical set in Holland. In the weeks preceding the play, the girls, besides memorizing lines, songs, and dances, were busy as bees making their own costumes. The costumes were varied shades of blue with stripes, polka dots and checks. To add to the gaiety of the play and make it more Amster- damish, the cast was fitted with real Dutch shoes-- wooden ones! 55-, .. ' 'A say 'ff if-if .ffsriaftkfv Time was getting short! November 10 loomed up on the calendar. The scenery was simple, yet attractive. In the center of the stage was a large windmill to bring to the play the spirit of Holland. The play was a huge success. The audience was intrigued by Foos fRoberta Reillyj, whose ,ability to scheme was incredible. Rika's QShei1a Vanqlercarj, shrieks of laughter filled the audience with -glee. Petronella, QCo1leen Sennettj, the fairest maid in Leyden town, was truly confused. Myneer Van Kopplekoop, fLeta. Lynchl, whose appetite was bigger than he, himself, will never be forgotten. Dirk Van Houten, fMary T. Hauberj, succeeded in winning fair Petronella, for his bride. Singers and dancers were superb. They deserve extra credit for putting over the musical side of our play. Without the expert guidance of Mrs. Reilly, our directress, Nancy Giuliano, our choreographer, Sister Frances of Mary, and Sister Annette Teresa, our play could never have achieved success. Willing cooperation, happy times, and hard work characterize our presentation of The Wedding Shoes.

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-X . -29Jg'412-1-2.5111-15'Lg:vf4'f ksixfwfic Eaiglf'-1313242-7 'agi,g.l:ij5i?5:55 :-.- ' N x - ir'-. in A -- - W1-. f-Efglfs' ' 'l'l'E'?ii'5l lftii.-.:.'v1':fl . enior-A 66.45 eceiue ing-4 The evening of November twenty -first was long -awaited in the heart of every senior, for, on that night, she would receive her beautiful Academy ring. Early in the evening, each junior presented her senior sister with a corsage of pink carnations re- flecting the thought and happiness they shared with them. As the organ struck the first chord from The Grand March of Aida the seniors filed into the auditorium under the traditional arch of roses. First Ellen O'Conne11. Senior A class president, expressed our happiness at having our parents with us on this memorable night. Then Sheila Roberts spoke and impressed upon us the true meaning of our ring of gold, inscribed with the A. H.N. insignia and motto Semper Fide1is . The moment had now arrived when we would received our rings from Father Edgar Holden, our chaplain. Later Father blessed the rings and then gave one of his wonderful talks. Colleen Sennett, president of Senior B, conveyed our thanks to our parents, teachers, and friends whose help and encouragement have meant so much over the years. H The spirit of A. H. N. was truly present on that night, as the entire student body sang America, Our Heritage. The perfect ceremony ended with the singing of our A1ma Mater and the light in each senior's eyes reflected the joy she felt at being the proud possessor of the Holy Names ring. .