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

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school, of which twenty-four are bound and kept in the library. Among the biggest collections of books are those on Literature, General References, Music, Church History, and Fiction. All the furniture is of the color school brown. The shelves are 6 feet 10 inches in height and the tables and chairs are from the Jasper Chair and The Jasper Desk Company. On the walls hang three of Sister Gregory's masterpieces. One represents Our Lord as presented to the people by Pilate when he said, Ecce Homo. Another represents St. Joseph with the Christ Child about the age of eight years. This picture hangs in the library as a continued act of thanksgiving to St. Joseph for the help he rendered in equipping the library with books and furniture. The third is a picture of St. Benedict holding his Holy Rule. On the counterheight shelving that holds the General Reference books, stands the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes with Bernadette, who is represented as a real peasant girl. It has been estimated by our librarian, Sister Therese, that an average number of 80 books leave the room in one day and as many as 40 to 60 refer- ence books are used. 0ne of the most popular books this year among the elders is Brother Petroc's Re- turn. This is so constantly in demand that it hasn't been on the shelf since June 13, 1938. Among the fic- tion, The Rosary, by Florence Barclay. Mary Roberts Rheinhart's books are excellent, especially The Circular Staircase. Myrtle Reed and Harold Bell Wright are other popular authors. The Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Paul's School in Tell City are starting a library and have 500 to 600 books. Toward the collection the A. I. C. library has contributed four sets of reference books and in all about 38 volumes. The library is making a collection of scrapbooks based on literature and religion, but others have been worked on. Elizabeth Lasher has been work- ing on those of The Tale of Two Cities, Romeo and Juliet, Jane Eyre and Lorna Doone. The worn-out books are rebound by Sister Georgina. About 500 volumes of these books, therefore, are in first-class condition. A. I. C. ACTIVITIES A. I. C. ACTIVITIES Music Department No idle hands canvbe tolerated in the busy workshop of the Music Department at the A. I. C. Sisters Cyrilla, Mary Robert, and Mary Anthony were busi- ly occupied with the twenty-five pianists, six organ- ists, two harpists, and thirty-five other students who struggled with various other orchestral instruments. Then there were Harmony classes, Theory classes, and Music History classes. The A. I. C. Orchestra The A. I. C. Orchestra, composed of twenty-four members, worked hard and faithfully this year un- der the able direction of Sister M. Cyrilla. The group participated in the Sectional Contest held at Huntingburg, Indiana, April 16 and won second place. Throughout the year they have lent willing assistance at the various entertainments. In Novem- ber they played at Dale, Indiana and at Ferdinand for the Christmas program. The Sodality is espe- cially grateful for the music furnished throughout Vocation Week. Orchestra Personnel Directress-Sister M. Cyrilla, O.S.B. Violins Margaret Wissel Mary Catherine Finis Margaret Zeyen Cyrilla Senninger Justine Holmes Cello Margaret Rose Walsh Anne Wissel Harp Mary Louise Carnahan Drums Mary Louise Pirnat B Flat Clarinet Wilma Davis Ruth Mary Blank Mary Alice Ringeman Edna Bickwermert Flute Betty Ann Smith Trombone Betty Jane Braun C Melody Saxophone Josephine Bickwermert Mary Helen Crawford Betty Rose Egloff E Flat Alto Saxophone Kathleen Casper Baritone Saxophone Mary Agnes Mitchell Tenor Saxophone Marian Forster Trumpet Wilma Walls Mildred Jean Arvin Accompanist-Angeline Arvin Honors to Alma Mater Margaret and Ann Wissel of Indianapolis, and Betty Jane Braun of Evansville competed in the State Music Contest held at Bloomington, Indiana on

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A. I. C. ACTIVITIES March 30. Margaret Wissel at the violin, Ann Wis- sel at the cello, and Betty Braun at the piano won for themselves hrst place in the trio ensemble play- ing C Minor Trio by Beethoven. They were each awarded a gold medal. Margaret Wissel in a piano solo selection, playing Verdi-Liszt's Riggoletto, also won first place and was awarded a gold medal. Ann Wissel, in a cello solo, playing Allegro-Apasio- nata by Saint Saens won second place and was awarded a silver medal. The Alma Mater was truly proud of the achieve- ments of the three contestants for after all is said and done to have three students bring home tive medals in one contest is no small thing. National Music Contest The winners of the State Music Contest were eligible to compete in the National Music Contest held at Indianapolis May 18-20. The trio was awarded second place and earned for itself a silver medal. Margaret Wissel again won first place in the honor rating and carried away the gold medal. Ann Wis- sel won second place and was awarded a silver medal. Again the Alma Mater extends to the three music students her sincerest and best congratulations for the honors bestowed upon the school through the good showing made at the Regional National School Music Competition Festival, 1939. A Robe for the King On Sunday, March 19, Sister Cyrilla staged a Len- ten play, A Robe for the King. It was also called Veronica's Veil, which gives one an idea of the cen- tral theme. The girls taking part in the play were: Angeline Arvin, Betty Braun, Betty Wagner, Mar- garet Rose Walsh, Mary Louise Pirnat, and Frances Market. The orchestra played, too. The harp was used to accompany the singing in the play. There seemed one thing wrong-it did not last long enough. Art Department The students in the Art Department accorded a vote of thanks to Sister Claudia for her patient, careful, and cheerful guidance throughout the year. The display of placques, charcoal drawings, and oil paint- ings is certain proof of the honest and earnest en- deavors of the Art Class. Appreciation To Martha Hentz, Mary Schnur, Billy Ruth Alvey, Mary Vittitow, and Roberta Beyersdorfer thank are due for the collection of poster made throughout the year. The Sodality is especially grateful for the interesting, artistic and meaningful posters made for Vocation Week. sway 1-1.11 Restless girls, watching the clock, Banging drawers, giving books a sock. Whispering and giggling, ohl what is it all? It's nearly 8:15 in the Study Hall. Some of them studying, cramming for exams Some of them just trying to keep out of jams. There's passing of notes behind Sister's back. There are idle thoughts of Jim and of Jack. The hands of the clock move slowly on While many a girl stifles a yawn. They bend o'er their books, pretending to work When really their duties, they're trying to shirk. The hand hits the quarter-mark, the stampede begins. The chairs are pushed back, up come those chins. And to the lavs all the girls start to run To iight for a tub, which shouldn't be done. The baths are all taken. It's time for bed And by now surely all prayers have been said. Has a miracle happened? No, not at all But finally it's quiet in the STUDY HALL!! -Doris Gallagher