Bishop OHern High School - Vistas Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Thanksgiving Thought This year, l958, has been marked by a recession. Every- one, in one way or another, has felt its effect and as Thanks- giving rolls near, people wonder, What do we have to be thankful for?,, If those people who take that negative viewpoint would kneel down for 3 minutes and count their blessings instead of their bills, their outlook would change. Cod has given us life and freedom. He has endowed us with good health and happy homes, and some of us just take these things for granted. lf we lived in Russia we wouldn't enjoy any of these. Nor would we know Cod, nor Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. We, as Catholics, should never have a negative attitude toward life. We have a faith to live by and a God to trust in. If we would just get down on our knees on Thanksgiving Day and thank God for our faith and freedom He would be satisfied. But to give Him full glory, we should not only thank Him on Thanksgiving Day but all through the year, for without Him we are nothing: The Pope Is Dead . . . V' Bi The Shepherd of Catholics the world over has returned to his Creator and his heavenly reward. Pius XII greatest Pope of the century, is dead. His valiant spirit gave way after I9 years of battling the forces of communism and persecution in the world. His I9 year reign began in March i939 when he was elected the servant of the servants of Godw by a conclave of the College of Cardinals. Among his encyclicals are IIumani Generis, which warned against the distortion of Catholic truths and 0rientales Ecclesiasf' in which he protested communist persecution of the Church. The dogma that the Virgin Mary was assumed bodily into heaven after her death, was also proclaimed. Upon his coronation, Eugenio Pacelli chose the name Pius, he said, Pius is the name of peace, therefore I will bear it.', lle never secured here on earth the true peace for which he worked so diligently, but in life everlasting may he find peace eternal. ' Kindly remember in your prayers: Miss Milleris brother Anita Wright's father Bose Noalfs sister Long Live the Pope . . . Viva il papa, was the joyous cry taken up by the 90.000 people assembled in St. Peter's Square October 23, when white smoke rose from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel. This smoke indicated that the half-billion Catholics the world over have a new leader. Angelo Cardinal Roncalli, former patriarch of Venice, was elected the 262nd successor of St. Peterg he shall reign as John XXIII because it was the name of his late father and brother. St. ,Iohn the Baptist is also the patron of the diocese of Venice. The Pope's 8 year term as apostolic nuncio to France lirmly established this man of God as a man of the peoplef, We entreat Thee most humbly, O Lord, that Thy boundless mercy may give the holy Roman Church a Bis- hop whose loving care in our regard will always be pleasing to Thee and, by his beneficent rule will always give glory to Thy Name and be deeply honored by Thy people. Mary, Conceived Without Sin I will put enmity between thee and the woman. In these words the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary was announced. December 8 marks this great feast in the Church. Mary, the Immaculate Conception, is the model for all young Catholic girls. The Virgin Mary was never under the power of the devil, she was conceived immaculately and born free from original sin. We are born with original sin on our souls, but we can strive to live a sinless life after sin is taken away. Maryes Immaculate Conception and perfect sinlessness prepared her for the divine maternity. Keystone PUBLISHED QUARTERLY 5 2 4542 BY THE STUDENTS or 2-amgifL BISHOP o'HERN HIGH SCHOOL 9.904 ws' 't: 'D' BUFFALO, NEW YOBK gum Vol. II, No. 1 November, 1953 Editor . . . . ....,... .Ioan Flory News Staj . . . Editor: Carol Gianninig Mary T. Bielman, Marianne Donnelly, Lucille Ferrara, Betty Frick, Adrienne Rusin, ,Ioan Stoklosa, Rose Ann Ferrara, Diane Uhrich, IIelen Ward, Penny Stifiler. Feature Staj . . . Editor: Christine Dexterg Virginia Balk, Janice Battaglia, Dianne Dietschler, Marcia Mlynarczyk, Judith Set- lock, Sandra Dollinger, Kathryn Woodward, Carol Reisch. Art and Plzotogruphy . . . Carol Choinski, Elaine David, Kathleen Jordon, Elaine Robak. Typists . . . Margaret Evers, Susan Gregg, Elaine Marracino, Rose lylarie Nowakowski, Barbara Stine, Carolyn Uffner, ,loan von der Empten, Carol Weber, Carol Zakrzewski, Annete Zimmer. Business Stag . . . Catherine Fontana, Susan Milburn, Carol Hertel, Kathleen Kohn, Merrilee Spruch, Carol Grandits, Eileen Hot- how.

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B' 11 09HERN H' h 1 V01- U N0-1 is op 'g Schoo NOVEMBER,1958 BUFFALO, NEW YORK 'Q Sister .Mary Robert Is New Principal Sister Mary Robert assumed her duties as O'Hern,s second principal when Sister Borromeo left for Puerto Rico. Last year Sister served as assist- ant principal and taught Latin and religion. During the formation of O'Hern's Student Council, Sister pre- sided as moderator. Sister M. Dionysia, formerly of St. Nicholas, is assistant principal and a senior homeroom teacher. Sister teaches Latin and religion. Sister M. Gabriel, from St. Mary's in Lancaster, teaches biology, general science and religion. Sister is a sophomore home- room teacher. Miss Christine Nowak previously taught at Bishop McMahon. She teaches general business and English. Mrs. Agnes Joyce held the former position of office manager and secre- tary for the H.H. Robertson Co. She now teaches typing and English. Miss Helen Halsted taught phys- ical education and acted as guidance counselor at Bishop Colton. She now conducts gym classes and arranges school competition in sports. Senior class oficers: M. Donnelly, P. Fefldo, C. Giannini and P. Tupay. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT December 19 and 21 8:15 p. m. E. Frick, S. Sequin, M. Vesper, and J. Unger discuss future activities. Sister Mary Robert presents J. Unger with gavel, symbol of her presidency. New Student Council Installs Officersg Members Pledge to Uphold School Policies Jean Unger, Elizabeth Frick, Susan Sequin and Merry Vesper were in- stalled as the first officers of the Stu- dent Council. The entire student body was present October 23 when Sister Mary Robert administered the oaths of office. Class of ,59 Chooses Marianne Donnelly Marianne Donnelly accepted the office of senior class president at an assembly of the Class of i959 Sep- tember l9. As their vice-president, the seniors chose Patricia Feddo. Carol Giannini was elected treasurer, and Patricia Tupay was chosen sec- retary. Marianne, who is a science major, was secretary of her class in her soph- omore year, as well as a librarian in the Senior Chorus. Pat Feddo was president of both her sophomore class and the Senior Chorus. Both Carol Giannini and Pat Tupay have had experience in leader- ship. Pat was junior class president: Carol was president of her freshman class and is news editor of the Key- stone this year. The ceremony was opened with a prayer and a salute to the Hag. Catherine Brown, chairman of the in- stallation committee, gave the intro- ductory speech and presented Sister Mary Robert with a bouquet of roses. Catherine thanked Sister Mary Rob- ert on behalf of the students for her part in the formation of the Student Council. Sister expressed her gratitude but felt honor was due to the members the faculty and student body who had taken an active part in its establish- ment last year. Sister then tendered the oaths of office. Each of the officers upon accepting the oath of her office was presented with a symbol of her position. Jean as president received the gavel. The Constitution of the Student Council, a minutes book, and a treasurerls record book were presented to Eliza- beth, Susan and Merry respectively. The other members of the Council took an oath pledging to do their best in promoting high standards and de- voting themselves to the service of the students. The assembly was concluded by a prayer for the intentions of the floly Father.

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Catholic Colleges Hold Open House D'Youville College held its Golden .lubilee Open House, October 26, for the beneht of high school students, parents and friends. The afternoon's agenda included an informal coffee hour, a tour of the college and an op- portunity to speak with the faculty. Rosary Hill College presented a pre-college conference and luncheon for high school seniors and counselors, Sunday, November 9. Sister M. Angela, O.S.F., president, presented the welcoming address, followed by various talks given by guest speakers. Keystone Editors Attend Workshop ,loan Flory, editor of the Keystone, Carol Giannini, news editorg and Christine Dexter, feature editor, at- tended a journalism workshop at D,Youville College Saturday, Sep- tember 27. One of the discussions the girls at- tended was on features and editorials given by Mary Grace Murray, editor of the Disk, D'Youville,s Campus newspaper, and chairman of the pro- gram. The workshop was planned as a public service for high school news- paper writers and editors. It was sponsored by the Adult Education Division of the college and was di- rected by Sister Vincent de Paul. Variety Show Held November 22, the Sodality pre- sented its act in the annual Variety Show at Canisius High School. Bishop O'Hern entered a musical skit called Alice in W0llll6Fl3Illl.fi Marianne Donnelly, who portrays Alice, was met on her trip through the fairy tale land by a variety of characters including the bunny, played by ,lean Unger, and the Mad- Hatter, Carolyn Uffner. Singing was provided by a group of Sodalists disguised as flowers. Miss Wesley assisted in the production. The Queen of Hearts from Lewis Carroll's famed novel was portrayed by Dianne Dietschler. W. Scherer and P. Schreiner, elimination dance winners, receive prize from J. Unger. Seniors Sponsor Autumn Nocturne The first dance of the year, Autumn Nocturne, was presented by the senior class, Friday, October l7. The gym was decorated in autumn colors, and scarecrows adorned the walls and stage. Senior Patricia Schreiner and her escort Bill Scherer won the elimination dance. Both re- ceived record albums. General chairman ofthe dance was Marianne Donnelly. Chairman of the various committees were: decoration, Elizabeth Frick and Marion Bar- zyckig door, Carol Taravellag refresh- ments, Christine Dexterg checking, Mary Beilmang publicity, MaryAnn Pampalonag chaperones, Geraldine Colosanteg and clean up, Elaine Insana. Music was supplied by Fred Ger- mann. Parents of various seniors acted as chaperones Freshmen K. Boothlrv and B. Faiers use record player in a familiar corner ry' the 4th floor. Lourdes Centenary Is Pageant Theme A float depicting the cure of the Emperor Napolean's child at the spring of Lourdes was O'Hern,s entry in this yearis Pageant of Prayer held October 5 in Memorial Auditorium. This Hoat was one of eight prepared by the high schools of the diocese to bring to life the story of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. Each Hoat depicted a miracle performed at the shrine or a mystery of the rosary. Hymns and prayers were said to beseech Our Lady to help the sick and infirm of the diocese and the rosary was recited by all present. The living rosary was portrayed by the various groups of the diocese as well as college and high school stu- dents. O,Hern had forty seniors in the living rosary and six people on the float. Norine Bainbridge, Grace Vaccaro, Carol Giannini, Roberta Felski, ,Iac- quelyn Manhardt and William Ko- walski, a senior at Fallon, were on the float. Many Parents Attend Annual Guild Tea The Parents' Guild of Bishop O'Hern held their annual member- ship tea and open house, Sunday afternoon October 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. In the receiving line were Sister Mary Robert and the following officers of the Guild: Mr. Robert M. Gregg, Mr. Godfrey C. Uhrich, Mrs. Richard C. Milburn, chairman of the tea, Mrs. Albert J. Baxter, Mrs. Thomas S. Quinn. Refreshments were served in the home economics rooms and parents and friends were escorted through the school building by freshman guides. Mrs. John H. Stock was in charge of the tea table, assisted by Mrs. William Steller, Mrs. Ronald Gos- deck, Mrs. Godfrey Uhrich, and Mrs. Robert Gregg. Freshman guides wore their uni- forms so that the parents of the girls could follow them to the various rooms. The teachers of each subject were present in classrooms.