Blessed Sacrament Academy - Silva Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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To The Seniors Sodality The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, under the able management of the Reverend Alois Morkovsky, professor at St. lohn's seminary aims to use devotion to Our Lady of arousing in its members personal holiness and Catholic Action. The basis of selection for good member- ship is willingness to be a good Sodalistg and every student at the school is a member. These members are grouped into committees - - Apostolic, Eucharistic, Missionary, Our Lady, Publi- city, Social Life, - - in ecch of which very good work is being done. Those who are leaving expect to carry on Sodality traditions in their parish and national Catholic organizations. The year l939-l94U was a very colorful one. As a special activity of the year, the Sodality helped to sponsor a Fall Festival which was most successful. ln the Spring, the Sodalists again designed and colored Easter baskets for the poor children of the Oblate Missions. Packages of clothing for needy families were also sent out. The ALTAR AND THE CROSS was again presented this year by the Sodalists at various schools namely - - The Good Shepherd Con- vent, St. Gerard's School, St. Leo's School and at the Academy. The wonderful success and renown enjoyed by the performers this year was undoubtedly due to the guidance and enthus- iasm of our Director, Reverend Alois Morkovsky, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude. As its social activity, the Sodality sponsored a big picnic for the entire high school at the close of the year, and also a banquet in honor of the Graduates. All in all, the Sodality enjoyed a happy and useful year, working for God's poor and for l-lis dark little children in distant lands. Dramatics The Paly's the Thing - - and what a thing it has been in the hands of our young artists. These clever students are of the opinion that no other society enjoys itself quite as much and surely the spirit oi serious intention with which they work are grounds enough for this conten- tion. Those who have experienced the keen, imcomparable pleasures of giving a play will appreciate the pride and interest which the talented performers of Mammy Iudy lohnsonn enjoyed in putting before the public this fine comedy. There had been long pleasant hours of rehearsal and much friendly criticism accompanied by an occasional compliment during the many hours of practice, however their efforts were duly appreciated as the capacity house and great applause proved on the night of their tinin performance. l think that I shall never see A Senior class so dear to me. A class who always did their share At study, play, just everywhere. A Senior class who did all day Kind deeds to Freshmen in their way. There's Helen now all tests were made To suit her fancy or her taste. A smile much bigger, than her size ls Margaret Nehr's to put you wise. Our singing bird dear Madge Leleux We're glad to hear now aren't you too? Page Twenty-six With looks quite good and dimples deep Dear Peggy well in thoughts we'll keep. Now here is Praxy a cheerful pal Ready for work at the first call. ' And how our School Band shall exist Without lrene and Bernice to list??? And last not least kind Amanda dear Whose laughter will be heard elsewhere So these our Seniors gay We'll send with God's speed on their way -Elia Rosas, Freshman

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BAND Everyone will agree that the school-year of 1939-1940 was one of the most brilliant in the School's musical history. The great success we met with was due first to the organization of the band by Sr. M. Mechtilde and now chiefly to Sisters M. Genevieve and Dorothy's introduction of methods of musical instructions and practice, that is, of group and individual lessons, separate rehearsals for each section of the band and finally entire band practice. On February 22nd, our band competed in a contest conducted at Laredo, Texas, in which many bands from the state took part. We were very fortunate in bringing home a pretty little trophy and a forty-dollar prize. The band has appeared in many recitals during the year and also in a number of school parades. We of the class '40 sincerely thank the instructors and congratulate the band members for the unselfish spirit and hard work they have shown in their constant practice session. Clarinets: Essie Cotham, lean Hernandez, Nan Poston, Betty Ann Ienkins, Eleanor Mitche, Mary M. Peterson, Frances Tilger, Gloria Neri, Mary Alice Neri, Vernall lung, Olga Morales, Mildred Kuykendall. Saxophones: Evelyn Iung, Ethel Howard. Flute: Madge Leleux. Lyra Bells: Betty Carr. Trumpets: Billie Lightfoot, Mary E. Miller, Margaret Howard, Anna Mae Furlong, Murriel Smith, Marie Rodriguez. Trombones: Mary Lee Poston, Faith O'Neil, Patsy Dwyer. Baritone: Ruth Duke. Alto Horns: Bernice Conrad, Irene Bordelon. Sousaphone: Margaret Nehr. Cymbals: Evelyn Ellison. Drums: Peqqy Bordelon, Iune Tucker, Mary Frances Lind. Drill Fonncrtion Director: Mr. E. B. Brophy. Drum Major: Shirley Meyers. Mascots: Dorothy Morkovsky, Jackie Collins. Flag Bearers: Elsie Mollere, Mary Io Bracht, Dorothy Kuykendall. Page Twenty-five

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The Mothers' Club The Mothers' Club was founded in 1929. HS eleven Years ot existence is a story of generous activity. Qur school is very proud of fhiS Club- EVSYY FfidGY Of the I'I10I'1ll'1, the Mothers' Club serves breakfast to the pupils wl'1O receive HOIY COfY11'I1Uf1iO1'1 Grid every year gives a banquet honoring the Graduates. In addition to these major activities the club aids in all school undertakings, such as the defraying of the expenses of the Orchestra and the annual school picnic. During the current year, under the presidency of Mrs. William Hughes, the club continues to live up to its high standard ot other years. The Glee Club Among the new groups which joined our extra-currecular list this year the one which made its presence felt most strongly was our Glee Club. This group has made a name for itself by the concerts it has given during the year and especially during the rendition of three splendid numbers during the Musical Recital held at St. Leo's Hall on May 17th. This performance left no doubt in anyone's mind that the club would soon be as good as any in town. The class wishes to thank Sister M. Iude tor the pleasure she has given them by training their voices. .lust Us The Seniors call us giddy The Iuniors say we're nuts But we, we know we can't be beat lAnd that's unanimousl Our teachers say we're lazy And we're all so green And when the brains were passed around They wonder where we'd been. For everything we get the blame 'Tho we're never in the wrong tExcept maybe once in a while We forget to hear the gong.l But when we've lost our spirits And our castles 'gin to fall We call to mind these wonderful words That bring joy and comfort to all. The worthiest people are the ones Most injured by scandalous words As tis the best fruit of the crop That's picked on by the birds. -Mary Lee Poston, Sophomore Page Twenty-Seven