Cardinal Dougherty High School - Eminence Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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pet projects. Elaine Bangcrr and Marv Welsh steal .1 few minutes from sttidv period to let us see the modern trend in potholdcrs and utility bags X.. lzagri hc.ivcrs in Familv Lixing class work on borrowed time to romplcir the innate gift of every woman. fPetrarchj Sister Marx Gltlld stresses the importance ol laying J smooth and accurately rneasutcd pattern. ,us she helps Patricia Griffin over the first hurdles of dressmaking. lnexperienced seamstresscs art- tatight the rudiments of sewing in designing and making a simple skirt and blouse. Then when practice has brought the necessary skill, the student progresses to more difhcult and challenging patterns. Two-vear-oltl Eileen McLaughlin. pictured below. proudlv models a sample of big- sisrer K.1thleen's progress, P.J.'s. at once ptettv and practical. 24 lf -'11 J .3 ,I ffl sq Nu' 5.-A ,, ' -as'xbf1a.'- Lf.Jf

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Serious work is always the order of the day in our home economics and family living depart- ment. but the results are usually rewarding. Shy. hesitant beginners quickly become culinary ad- venturesses. as menus-party style and family plan--fwith special twists to pique appetites. are ...rw 'rf . J O planned and tested. Training in the social graces gives the family living classes an awareness of their obligations to make life more liveable for others. At the same time. a study of tasteful home decor and needlework helps to prepare these girls to make their home of the future a fitting place in which to fulnll with dignity and efhciency. their role of Catholic wife and mother. 54 K I .il Joanne Diorio. Martina Krapp. and -5. Dolores Fry tastefully arrange the bright greens and red candles of a fes- tive table for an informal tea. tive centerpiece for the priests' dining FOOITI. Setting the stage is every hit as important as making the menu delicious. Pat Fogarty ,joins lmmaculata Portscheller in arranging an attrac- Do you think its done enough. Sister? asks Dolores Bart- lev of Sister Mary Kenneth. as she gingerly presses the top of her cake. Instructions in precise measurement and proper blending of ingredients show forth in such tantalizers as sticky cinnamon buns, flakey rolls. and golden muffins, of , it NA, flu V ' 'se - Ability not only to plan .1 meal but to serve it properly. are among the accomplishments of the well-trained hostess. Here, a group of Home Ec'ers eniov the gin- and take of the training. 63 F 4. ..a..,

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Spurretl on by the line of attractive ,jumpers at her side. Beverly Young eagerlv .anticipates the moment when hers will rind a place there. With gustttiable pride. Barbara Armstrong. Eileen Mc- ennx Carol Raclomslti, and Marx Vfard pose in the first ILIIIS of their efforts in Clothing Il, Judging by their sitrshecl smiles. their first attempt won't be their last. either. in No: this fashionable satin brocade dress isn't from Vogue: it's the creation of our own Carolann McMullen. a second' vear Home Ee. student. When the finished product can look like this. it's surely worth the time and effort that went into the making of it, Right. Carol? wa I g f-