Fontbonne Hall Academy - Fontbonne Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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A moment of silence interrupts an action packed game as friends and foes unite to sing the praises of their Alma Maters. Cooperation, diligent practice, and fine sportsmanship make Fontbonne's varsity undisputed champions. In the 1953-54 sea- son, the Blue and Gray met the top teams in the Metropolitan area and compiled a formid- able record. They also placed among the first four teams in the annual tournament sponsored by the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. For a notably successful year we congratulate Miss Norma Diemert A for her expert coaching, captains Jeanne O'Brien and Rosalie Savage for their leader- ship, and the entire team for their excellent play. To be a member of the varsity is a singular honor, for the Blue and Gray win or lose, are always Fontbonne's champs. Neither at Ebbets Field nor Yankee Stadium would you Hnd spectators more interested and enthusiastic than those at Olll' weekly games, VictoryZ Victory! That's our cry Y Fontbonne's gym resounds with this enthusiastic cry as our cheerleaders Patricia Court- ney, Carol Sarno, Rosemarie Parsons, Judith Haeger, Kath- leen Flaherty, Elizabeth VVhitty, Rosemary Lisanti, Denyse Clolery, Marie McGrath, Barbara McGinley and our twirler, deluxe Vivian Polidori, spur our team on to greater heights and new laurels. Wy. ...ar 146

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Music at Fontbonne is a major activity and an important reason for this is our orchestra. At any formal assembly or at the traditional Class Day and Commencement exercises, the strains of a brisk march or a stirring hymn are an enjoyable addition to the program. In the Annual Spring Concert, the culmination of the year's work is seen as the orchestra offers the finest selections in classical music. However, behind this success are many hours of earnest rehearsal, all worthwhile, for they result in such quality musicianship as that displayed by President Maureen Corrigan and Librarian Rita Fumo. Secretary Rita Fu mo outstanding for operation. Barbara McGinley, Aurelie Mini- kine, Maureen Corrigan, Kathleen McCarthy, and Linda Stillwagon tune up before a performance with accompanist Loretta Trancone. Carolyn Blollo, Betty Jane Brock, Mary Jane Driscoll, Marie Leuzzi, Ann Marie Franco, and Corinne Capo- lino display proficiency on the clarinet while Barbara Petrosino and Constance Kaline join their talents on the trumpet. Barbara Boyling, Patricia Kelly, and Judith Muller add a rhythmic beat with the percus- sion instruments. The enthusiasm of these girls is the spirit that makes our orchestra successful.