Harrisburg Catholic High School - Pridwen Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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I CREA E O R HORIZONS MATHEMATICS CLUB Sister Mary Philip, I.I'I.M., Adviser The Mauthernatics Club centers its attention on the stimulating of accu rate and correct thinking in a pref cise, systematic and logical manner. The intricacies of the slide rule-a real problem to most persons-has become for these upperclassmen the means of solving solutions in a quick and certain manner. HOBBIART CLUB Sister Irene Marie, I.I-I.M., Adviser The Hohbiart Club has for its aim the furthering of interest in the profit' able use of leisure time. This they accomplish by exploring various crafts which might serve as a useful hobby. The members pictured here are seen discussing the heraldy of the seal of Catholic High School. LATIN II CLUB Sister Mary Winifred, S.S.N.Df ' Adviser Ouflicers Vincentia Marinaro, Louise Kuntz, Patricia Nangle and jane Gustin steered the thirtyffive Latin Il Club members through many inter' esting projects, Skits, movies, and hlmstrips of Ancient and Modern Italy rated high, Animated panel discussions and bulletin board sketches won second place. Club dues purchased U. S, Government Latin language record' ings. i A LIBRARY CLUB Sister Marielda, S.C.C., Adviser This is what the book worm saw as he peered from behind the shadow box at the meeting of the Library Club in November: a jovial group of library aides preparing scrap hooks of selective jokes and cartoons from nonfbook material for the sick, for the Servicemen and for the Red Cross.

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VARIED ACTI ITIE PENNA. JR. HISTORIANS Sister Mary Bertha, R.S.M., Adviser These freshmen meet the first Wednesf day of each month to promote love and learning about the great Keystone State, Members seek to acquire first' hand information not only of promif nent men and women of the Common' wealth, but also of the flower, flag, seal, and bird of their native state. CATHOLIC ACTION CLUB Sister Ottilia, S.C.C., Adviser Striving to make of its members true Catholic militant, the Club aims to incite more active 'Catholicity among the students, Through projects as the reciting of the daily rosary, putting Christ in Christmas through Christian cards, selling religious articles, and spreading Catholic literature, they seek to promote the cause of Christ always and everywhere. MENDELIAN CLUB Sister Mary St. Edward, I.H.M. Adviser The Mendelians named after the re' nowned Augustinian scientist, Mendel, concentrate on biological sciences. Collecting and mounting rare specimens of plant life, studying various phases of animal life, and realizing man's need of both animal and plant life for sustenance, occupies the leisure moments of these sophof more students. MISSION CLUB Sister Edwin, S.C.C., Adviser The Mission Club reports a very suc- cessful year's activitiy. Besides the contributions given to the Society for the Propagation of the Fath, they topped many schools in collecting stamps. They also gathered numerous cartons of clothing, shoes, and medical supplies. These they send to mission' aries in foreign countries for distribu' tion among the needy.

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gs-A JUNIOR CATHOLIC LITERATURE CLUB Sister Mary Cletus, R SM Adviser This group concentrated its efforts on becoming acquainted with and enjoy' ing American Catholic Novelists of the past as well as contemporary authors, Animated reports of new and interesting authors gave stimulus to cluh meetings the second Wednesday of each month. Jean Marie Winters, president, skillfully guided these seekers of prohtable leisure time. MA Y HAPPY LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Sister Mary Colette, R.S.M., Adviser Club members meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month. With Marydel Wildeman, the president, leading, French songs are sung. The value of the language, French cus- toms, fetes and national heroes are studied. French dialogues give oppor' tunity for practice in conversation as well as amusement for the club members. SOPHOMORE ENGLISH CLUB Sister Mary Georgina, R.S.M., Adviser Through the preparing and present' ing reports and panel discussions, these sophomores practice speaking correctly, writing effectively, reading intelligently, and listening attentively. This group prepared and presented a panel discussion to the students of Lebanon Catholic High School in February as a feature of the Student Council Exchange Program.