Charleston Catholic High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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Z? ity ST. ELIZABETH' S CONVENT A solemn high Mass celebrated by Father Joachim opens the celebration, J UBILEE CELEBRATION 1 4 r N. 1 A play depicting scenes from 1903 - A tableau scene claims the attention 1953 is given. of the audience. Our lovely dancers charm us with 'Ihe Choral Club delights us with songs their grace. of yesterday and today. 21

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Ccalgczl --- Life at Charleston Catholic is a colorful panorama. Joy reigns supreme, enthroned in the hearts of the students as they whirl about the dance floor---cheer hoarsely at the winning of a game---capture a contest prize or other high honor---receive the praise of teachers and classmates for hard and diligent work---whistle, hum, or sing the newest novelty tune in the halls---jioin with others in humerous antics and hearty laughter--- This gay attitude is a result of the many and varied activities entered into by the students ---the air is almost constantly charged with supense, excitement, and happiness---the boys and girls of C.C.H.S. are continually moving---rushing to this meeting or that nractice, hurrying to finish the dance decorations, dashing hither and yon from day to day---trying to squeeze into four short years all the goals of their interests, all the fun, all the bright activity possible. As this bewildering but wonderful spectacle flashes before us, we can catch glimpses of many of the activities which keep our students in perpetual motion. The annual Summer School of Catholic Action is attended by many sodalists, who carry home expert advice on teen-age and spiritual problems, encouragement in improving the Sodality and their lives, and a treasury of precious memories. Various talent, essay and oratorical contests, together with several miscellaneous competitions, force their way into the already over-crowded schedules of students. Numerous dances, including the eagerly-awaited Junior-Senior Prom, brighten the school year, The annual minstr el, the main school theatrical production, class plays, and other shows and variety programs draw out many talented boys and girls in C.C.H.S. Parties and picnics,bake sales and ball games, fund drives and foolishness---all have a place in our school life, There are many assets to Charleston Catholic's social program. It helps to create and maintain the wisely progressive spirit of the school, keeps the boys and girls alert, aids them in building good personality traits, promotes sociability, and gives the students that lightheartedness whichis invaluable in overcoming the myriad obstacles one meets in life. 20

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