Dominican High School - Profile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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I E s .ir ' a Zi R w , t i ,:' L' 5 ,g 5 us: ,n-K mony compels students to halt their hectic schedule and review their spiritual and material goals. His Bus Days at Dominican Conscious of the unique privilege of their duties as sacristans, Joanne Lentine and Mimi DiPucchio assemble Father Britz's vestments in proper sequence. 1 bi C L fi six' - Taking advantage of the daily 7:50 A.M. distribution of Holy Communion, wise Dominicanites arm themselves with spiritual fortification. First Friday Mass also provides Mary Camilleri, Elaine Maiorana, and ,loanne Trupiano with an opportunity to receive Christ - the center of their spiritual life. Assured of Father Britz's friendly understanding, Dominicanites such as Diane Gilbert never hesitate to approach him with multi- ple problems - mental, moral, or masculine. 9

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The Child we seek holds the seas and the winds on His palm. The Eastern star beckons, Lynn Fitzgihlaons, Elaine Gerhard- stein, Maureen Lehman, and Ianice Cailotto bring incense, gold, and myrrh to His side. The prophecy is fulfilled. Look, Mother, I can dance, I can jump. Offering her crutch to the King, Donna Coffield receives a reward. oy Triumphs at Dominican Christmas spirit blankets Dominican like a feathery snowclrift. Holly hearts reflect the festive season. St. Nick sparkles lunch hour conversations. The stage is set as Do- minicanites spread an epidemic of Christmas fever. The stage is set - for Amahl and the Night Visitors. Do you hear what I hear? Hours of patient practice produce an inspiring performance. Dominicanites troop to stardom as shepherds offer their dancing and gifts, kings offer their gold and myrrh, and Amahl offers himself. The pale stars fortell that dawn is in sight. King Kasper clasps his licorice-filled box, awed peasants gaze at regal richesg a desperate mother steals for her childg a miracle rewards a lame boy's offering as the Bethlehem star promises peace and good will. O Night, O Night Divine, chorals an angelic junior- senior choir as the thunderous applause of proud parents and delighted friends reverherates through the aud. An ecstatic, relieved cast re-enacts favorite scenes and exchanges thanks and congratulations. Let us bring Him silver and gold . . . Like the be- crutched Amahl, Dominicanites offer their miraculous pre- sentation to spread the true Christmas spirit. For my child . . . for my child. Obsessed with maternal concern and tempted by glittering gold, Marty Murray sacrifices righteousness for need, and struggles with Janice Cailotto. 1 I