Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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.IOANN SPILLANE Pauific Palisades, Culifurniu MAJOR: ART HISTORY MINOR: FRENCH Class Vice-President '68 Meadowlark SMH ,68 Suciul Committee '66, '67, '68 - - Student Affairs Board '66 lush Club 67

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BERNIE SPENCER If she didn't consider herself too '4shy,', Bernie would always be in the midst of a lively uhappeningf' She loves drama and excitement. In children, especially in her nieces and nephew, Bernie sees life and activity, and, if she were able, she would establish her own school just to enjoy children's questions and answers. Bernie is drawn to both a life 'of activity and of peace- ful reflection: working, dating, and fun in L.A. have their attraction, but she also dreams of a quiet retreat to the islands of the South Pacific. ln the privacy of her room, with her goldfish only, Bernie may often be found making paper mosaics, reading Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, writing 'cweird stories, or prac- ticing modern dance . . . with background music some- times from the classics, sometimes from the Supremes or Brazil '66. Constantly exercising the L'woman's prerogative, Bernie will go out to dinner fully intending to order a salad, decide on chicken, and settle for av cheeseburger. But in the more serious matters-her studies and her beliefs-Bernie is not easily swayed. Aware of the pres- ent, often seeming more current than the newspaper, meditative about the past, expecting much of the future, and afraid only of bugs-this is Bernie. Seldom moody, she could have named her goldfish '4Sunshine after herself. l33

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JOANN SPILLANE Jo is obviously of the sun and sand she loves. The California girl, she manages to retain a summer look throughout rainy winter months, to extend her favorite season by anticipation and by the reluctant relinquishing of sandals and short flowered shifts. Remarkable for an organization that produces an ever- handy list and that finds eachitem later checked off, Jo is known to be considerate because her good intentions flower under thoughtful supervision. A never empty mail- box answers the stacks of letters she continually sends. Holiday cards go out by the dozens, the result of Jo's care to preserve friendships combined with a sentimentality that would be laughed at were it less sincere. She is captivated by babies, and often herself expresses a child- like excitement which produces a sudden scream, start- ling or scaring those unfamiliar with her extreme re- actions. Even when not necessarily relishing the occasion, Jo is capable and poised in a social atmosphere-a sharp contrast to the panicked reactions that find her in a closet, unproportionately scared by the knock of authority. A timidity that won't voluntarily speak in class and dis- likes being the center of attention, easily accepts a repri- mand while eyeing an exit, thinking only of being gone. Gullible and completely unconvincing at pretense, 10's disposition is revealed by an impish look that develops into a grin and laughter that fades brilliantly into her white smile. I35