Bishop Egan High School - Torvian Yearbook (Levittown, PA)

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Friends, Romans, and Eganites, lend an ear to J. Whalen as he rehearses his speech lrselore members of the Forensic Club: M. P, Flynn, P. Bonewitz, J. Donadieu. H. Mc- Elwee, M. Conry. Nl. lwerino, K. Chapman, R. Dougherty, G. Crean, K. Fogarty. E. Bucciarelli. P. Gaydos. J. Codis- podi. Fr. Owen. What's this? Playing cards? Yes. alter a fashion-French Fashion. as B. 0'Brien, G. Clauss. J. Clause, M. E. Roberts, and E. Haworth learn their French and enjoy it as well. .suf 'f, Helping Sister Mary Julia as library aides both helore and after school lceeps these sophomore students busy. The experience and knowledge gleaned from this worlc, added to the pleasant atmosphere under which they worlc, maltes this volunteer service both enioyahle and profitable for K. l..aBella, M. Hanratty. H. Yorlc. and J. Westenherg. . as 'i i.l Eriioleri flue Andy word'-a-clay whiff . . . Ladies and gentlemen, what is your pleasure? . , . public speaking? . . . debating? . . . oratory? The Forensic Cluh established this year through the efforts of Father Owen, moderator, offers its members a golden opportunity to develop an appreciation for the higher forms of oratory. This cluh actually spealts for itself by training the students to he alert in thought, accurate in speech, and poised before an audience. Through participation in oratorical events held at several Catholic High Schools in the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas, Forensic Club members learned to mingle business with pleasure, hut above all, To speak the speech trip- pingly on the tongue.

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One Nation under God indivisible -- President T. Ehiing assisted by lvl. Pinto tvice-presidentl, raises the Hag each morning to its place oi honor laesiclc the cross atop our school. These Senior Ott-icers and Representatives will agree than the experience they have gained in this tielci of leadership will prove a valuable asset in life: F. Paglionc, C. Costello, M. Leahan, Father Louis tmucleratorl, T. Ehling, M. Pinto, R. Marino. Standing: Ni. Temple, P Rocco, P. Murray, E. lotteries. .giuclenf Counci Vvith every privilege comes an obligation. The members ol the Student Council at Bishop Egan have the privilege and honor ol knowing that they were selected lay their fellow stucients to act as representatives in hehall of the whole student hotly. The ciuty or obligation which such a privilege entails coulci also he consiciereci an honor. The paramount duties ol the Student Council are lo provicie a means ol' communication between the faculty anci slucients, to pro- mote closer relationships between these two groups, and to encour- age a better uncierstanciing ol the ciesires anci problems of each. lntermeciiaries inctween the Faculty anci their fellow-students, these Junior Representatives discuss problems with Sr. Mary Julia first loeiore reporting to their homerooms. They are: L. Bonientre, J. Hamlhuricin. S. Aita. J. Bolger. R. Dougherty, A. Hughes. Sophomore Representatives prove that many hancls maize light worit as they separate and iclcntity student pictures: D. Stocicton. E. Scurti. J. Dillon, G. Grant, C, Hoare, M. Nlolloy, A. Ahate. and P. Osterhoudt. Freshmen Representatives tain- their first steps in co-operative pian- ning: M. Mercante. P. Corti, J. Thompson, Ni Murray, D. Sullivan. Standing: M. Oriolo, B. Dugan. G. Keiier. B. Patton.

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Eager to share their gilt ot song, these members ot Bishop Egan's Glee Club have discovered not only the harmony of sweet sounds, with the aid ot their director, lxlr. Zenone. hut also the richcr harmony produced lay the cooperation ol all in any school project. Bishop Eg:-xn's Music Man. J. Baclces. who is engaged in numerous musical activities, lends two helping hands to our Glee Club. A memher of all three school hands. James is also a member ot the All Catholic Band ot the Archdiocese ot Philadelphia. . i J Listening to the enchanting strains ot Schulnerfs Unhnished Symphony as Fr. lt 'kill rnoderator ot the Ntusic Appreciation Clulo, explains and interprets the melody. are S. Pettit, P. Kosar. C. Pollusli, R. Gciscl, E. lxlccci. B. Dorusalc, Nl, Brown. Pahutslii, Nlorrisey, Gappa, Gallagher. Stamling: J, Hayes, T. Sec-hin, Bi-lulig. P. 5lcDvrmutt, Nlerlwl, R. Sullivan. Father Canice tmoderatorl, and lvlr. Zenone tdi- kiuswm rectory, prove to Bishop Egan Hsongstersn that 'AYou can sing most anything it you lcnow the notes to sing. . . . 0 Afuclied, 60045, ana! cfaafirooma, . . . Not on wings of the Eagle-1 lout on Uvvings of Song'- we hope to lift on high the spirits ol all who listen to our Glee Club. With Father Canice as faithful moderator and Mr. Frederick Zenone as Ulvlusic Nialcerf' our ventures this year into the musical realm have been hoth rewarding and enjoyable. M R