Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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A. I. C. ACTIVITIES tion Convention which was held there November 10-12. This convention was for those interested in Journalism, Newspaper Writing and Yearbook Writ- ing. Christmas Party Christmas holidays at the A. I. C. were anticipated with a real Christmas party. Of cour e, Santa Claus was the guest of honor. And oh! what a nice fat and jolly Santa Claus he was. No soot, no sir-ee-e, for you see, he did not have to come down the chim- ney. He just walked into the Recreation Room and brought his sled right in with him. The reindeer? He left them outside. His sled was chucked full of boxes. The old Recreation Room must have dazed old Santa for he paused as he entered. He didn't know, of course, that the old Rec could look so nice. The tables were attractive with yule logs and candles and pine decorations. The favors were red and green sleds, with a stick of candy tied securely to each one. Then came pop corn balls and ice cream and cake to complete the party. Mr. Chase, the photographer, took pictures of the whole group. He wanted to help Santa Claus too, so he treated the whole party to oranges. Why does Christmas come but once a year? Program Before the refreshments were served the following program was given: Orchestra .......... .... w ith Christmas Chorus Holly Greeting .... .......... R ita Manske A Big Wish ....... .... M artha Hentz Mrs. Santa Claus . . . .......... Cecelia Hall A Little Girl ....... . . . ......... Nadine Stumpf Harp Solo ................ Mary Louise Carnahan Merry Christmas Wish ........... Doris Gallagher Harp Solo ............. ............. A nn Wissel Christus Natus Est. .Faculty, Harp Accompaniment Santa's Secretary . ...................... Playlet Orchestra And Then- Santa Claus really came in person to recheck on the A. I. C. girls. How he knew the many naughty things they did proves that Santa Claus does snoop around. The Beloved Crusader On Sunday, December 11, the girls enjoyed a visit to St. Meinrad to see the dramatization of the life of Saint Anthony. The play was called The Beloved Crusader and depicted the life of Saint Anthony from his entrance into the Franciscan Order until his death. It was very instructive and inspiring. Seniors Pictures Taken Combing hair, making the adjustments in various ways were really necessary before the Seniors could have their pictures taken on Saturday, January 21. Mr. and Mrs. Chase, the photographers of Hunting- burg, invited the class for the day and this made it a real gala day. So along with the nervous task of sitting just so, chin up, shoulders back, arm back, came entertainment and a sumptuous dinner and supper. As a climax the girls attended an intensely interesting basketball game at the Huntingburg High School gymnasium between Evansville and Huntingburg. The graduates are unanimous in their appreciation and thanks to their host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Chase, for their hospitality and courtesy. Forty Hours' Devotion Three great days have just gone down in the history of the A. I. C. They were the Forty Hours' Devo- tion. The Seniors looked very scholarly in their caps and gowns as they marched in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday and Monday night from 9:00 to 10:00 the girls kept vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. For some of the girls it was the first watch and for the Seniors it was the last, so let the memories of these hours be cherished for- ever in your hearts. Faculty Day Faculty Day is a day to be remembered by all. The various classes prepared a program for the Faculty which was presented on May 10 in the Recreation Room. The Recreation Room was decorated in pink and blue and the tables for the Sisters were arranged around an imaginary stage. Each class program A. I. C. ACTIVITIES

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. .C .li-iiviiies AA Registration Day Sunday, September 11, 1938, was set for the registra- tion of students at the A. I. C. Cars loaded with happy girls wended their way up the A. I. C. lane to the Castle on the Hill. Girls of preceding years, eager to renew their past friendships, and the new girls, happy in their first great adventure in boarding school life, were bustling around here, there, and everywhere. One hundred ten pupils were enrolled in the various classes. As the new girls were assigned to their rooms, old girls were on hand to direct them to their new quarters and help them to unpack and arrange lockers and rooms while on the grounds and through the build- ing wandered groups of girls meeting old friends, making new acquaintances, or meeting their new teachers. All the girls fell in line when the supper bell sound- ed and after a little social session after supper they finally settled to rest. The morning, September 12, found them all at Mass in honor of the Holy Ghost, preparing for the new school year in just the right way. The Big Treat Once again there were heard pep songs, popular swing songs, old reminiscences of songs of by-gone days, as the Faculty and the Student Body rolled along in trucks to Monte Cassino where the annual fall outing was held, October 11. The Student Body sang the High Mass at which Reverend Father Wil- liam ofiiciated. All the girls received Holy Com- munion in the little chapel on the hill. After break- fast the girls made the pilgrimage to the chapel. The rest of the morning was spent in romping through the woods, playing baseball and other games. Dinner was served at 11:30. A hike to the mon- astery and an inspection tour through the buildings completed the afternoon. The Seniors also attended a lecture given by Thomas B. Morgan on Hitler and Mussolini. Once more sandwiches and ice cream were served before we returned to Our Castle on the Hill, very tired, but happy one and all. Initiation Surprise! What was the surprise? On Saturday, October 15, a mysterious meeting was called for 2:00 P. M. in the Recreation Room. Low and behold! it turned out to be the initiation of the Freshies. Imagine their surprise as well as the surprise of all the rest of the student body who were not in on the secret. Sister Clarissa had entrusted the initiation pranks to the members of the Student Spiritual Council and they had kept their secret well. All hats are off to the Freshies for being such good sports. We know they will always be loyal to their Alma Mater after becoming full-fledged members. Senior Surprises Her Classmates The Seniors gave up another of their class on Octo- ber 13 when Rita Kress of Dayton, Ohio who had been here four years entered the Novitiate of St. Benedict. Her entering was a surprise to all of us and we were sorry to see her leave, but it is to a far better life that she goes. Rita makes the eighth one of the present Senior class to enter the Novitiate. The Seniors are proud to have so many represent their class and wish success and happiness to all of them. In the Sodality, Rita was Chairman of the Literary Committee. She was a great sport enthu- siast and a member of the Glee Club. All in all Rita was a commendable student and our good wishes accompany her in her chosen state. Getting Educated On September 25 the Seniors attended the National Rural Life Conference held at Vincennes, Indiana. It looks as though the Seniors might all settle down to a nice, quiet life of a farmer's wife. At all events they can at least say they attended the original Farm and Home Hour with Everett Mitchell personally officiating at the program. On November 5, Martha Hentz attended the State Catholic Art Exhibit held at Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana. Several pictures were entered by the art students here. Again Indianapolis was the destination of Doris Gal- lagher, Lillian Stippler, and Mary Louise Pirnat who attended the National Scholastic Press Associa- A. I .C. ACTIVITIES

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