Academy of Our Lady / Spalding Institute - Summa Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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To bring Christmas joy to others The true spirit of Christmas was displayed by the filling of 3 baskets to give to the Catho- lic Charities for distribution to needy families . . . . Advent wreath in the Academy hall .... Girls in the clothing classes put hurried finishing touches on their ward- robes for activities of the Yuletide season. Meantime delicious aromas of baking cookies floated out of the Foods Lab as the senior cul- inary experts measured, mixed and decorated . . . . Spalding and the Academy pre- sented Fred W8flUg,S The Story of Christ- mas. The second part of the concert, the Song of Christmas, was given by the Pales- trina Choral Society. put us in the holiday mood . I made it myself. Mom doesn't do it that way. 19

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'The Story of Christmas The Wise Men and the Shepherds came This year the Story of Christmasu was magnificently presented by the Academy of Our Lady Glee club. Under the direction of Sister Mary Arthur and Sister Electa Marie the inspiring Birth of Christ was enacted. The in- cidents leading up to the birth of Christ, such as the prophecies, and thc jealous hatred of Herod, were portrayed in song. While the angel choir sang the K'Gloria in Excelsisf' the Shepherds and the Magi adored the New-Born Child. A snowy ballet was presented be- tween acts which added variety to the Cantata. The Cantata ended with the singing of O Come All Ye Faithful by the entire cast. The Christmas cantata was a great success because it left the cast and the audience with the true spirit of Christmas. A repeat performance of the Story of Christmas' was given at the State hospital. soon Christmas plays and preparations And all the angels sang

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I Qhink !hat's Ihe answer. Examinations! What Fun! gy'-...,,... ' , K Mm CA. ., 1 then - exams and TB shots This i.sn't laugh serum, it's n T.B. test shot. Think, boys. then write it down