Holy Names High School - Echoes Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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Q- enior alcliuified nupward and Onward Now and Ever, Oh loyal class of '53.u ---- September was here and we were at long last 'Sen- iors.u ---- we began our numerous activities with Welcome Week. We all got together and made nHello Dayn badges. Everyone was given a badge to wear and, when Welcome Week was over, we all had acquired new friends. The Freshmen seemed to enjoy Senior-Frosh oay almost as well as the Seniors. Everyone was tired out after playing some vigorous games, but we soon were refreshed by the wonderful ice cream that was served when we xere through. You should have seen how proud we were the day our class was officially presented to the Student Body. After our motto, colors, officers and patroness were in troduced, loud cheers went up as our cheerleaders came in to lead us in a yell. That was one day we shall long remember. when we heard our first dance Qour Informalj was going to be November 28, we surely were excited. But the night of the dance we were even more so. The music of the San Franciscans was out of this world . And if you ever want to see a wonderful place, you should see the Mira Vista Country Club. Everyone agreed that it was the best dance we have ever had. Have vou ever wandered in to the social hall after school on the last Friday of the month? No doubt, then, you have seen Senior Court in found using one of our privileges was brought in and tried before our court. we all had much fun on December 21, when we came un to school and sang our favorite Christmas Carols to our favorite fa- culty. We also re-enacted the Nativity scene. Afterwards we were served refreshments and entertained in turn by our wonderful Sis- ters. Then on January 30, we held our Sport Dance in the Social Hall. We centered our theme around 'Mr. Glowworm,n who saw to it that every senior there had a good time. A number of us had never before had the opportunity to see the new Holy Name Novitiateg so, on February 5, we took a trip down to Los Gatos. After seeing the Sisters' beautiful novitiate, we wit- nessed the most beautiful ceremony we probably shall ever see. The postulants received their white veils and the novices their black veils. Former classmates of ours were priviliged to be among this ,V xx- N -s. ,J group. Those ot us who are planning to go on to college really ap-Lg mAwY .V ',25fEQQ fxxt A . ' L,QmgM preciated our next activity. We visited one of four colleges to see ' action. Any student that we seniors W he

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Sheelah Sturm Colorful from head to heel is Sheelah,an active member of Game Day com. 8 Jun. Safety Council. She was Class Treas. as a fresh. and recipient of N. 0. 8 A pins frequently. After preparing her- solf at C.H.N., Sheelah hopes to become an airline stewardess. Sylvia Thompson In her quiet, assured manner and taking us unawares, Sylvla slipped unexpectedly into our class last Sept., cutting out her Jun. Year. Apos. Com. 8 Ce- cilians are her extra-curricular choices. An extended stay in Eu- rope ls on Sylvla's horizon. Noreen Tyrell-Smith Bubbling over with a variety of interest, Noreen has contri- buted to many actlvltles,such as cheerleader, Class V. P. 8 Dram. Mgr., co-chairman P.A.C. 8 Pub., chairman Christian Life Com., Cap 'n Bell, Soc. Com., fashion shows, plays. C.H.N. ahead. Dianne Veldman Beginning in her first year as a reporter for our paper, Dianne has showed continued ln- terest in her school. She filled a variety of roles in several plays 8 skits. After graduation she will enter the nursing pro- fesslon. Joan Whalley Joan is a positive and help- ful member of the P.A.C.S a good one to have on stage crew,8 Game Day Com. She has appeared in a Christmas play and S. B. Talent Show. Her present plan is to study for teaching at SF State. Mary Tariel In a quiet, unobtrusive way, Mary has done her bit to help the class' cause a1ong.Each year has found her joining 8 working on a number of committees. Among them are favor, song, and dance com. Future plans indefinite. Arlette Tlcoulat Mais oui 22 This gracious French-speaking senior has taken an active part ln HN activities. Fashion shows, plays, orchestra, Cap 'n Bell, Class V. P. 8 Sec. are all on her record. Higher education is Arlette's present plan. Helen Valdez Outstanding in sportsmanship as well as in sports, is Helen,Ath. Mgr.of Sen.II.Among her achieve- ments we finds Block Soc.,numer- al, circle, All Star pin, Block, rlng,gold N.O.,frequent A pins 8 School Spirit award. She is most efficient in the Bus. Dept. Margaret Wallace One of the quieter members of our class, but nonetheless ac- tive, in a number of affairs is Margaret.She has been a Jun. Red Cross Rep., has worked on skit 8 bid com. and received many N. O. pins. Margaret hopes to become a secretary.

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how they were run and what courses of study were offered. Lone Mountain, Holy Names, Notre Dame and Dominican were the colleges opened to us on this dav. This experience helped us to decide where we would spend our next four years. Much fun was had on Junior-Senior Game Day fMarch lll. The game was really terrific, and, as a result of the excited cheering Kby both sidesj, several cases of Nhnarseness' developed. The score ended 21-ll, with the seniors taking the honors. Sklts were presented by both sides before the game and at half time. The juniors 'went Hawaiian', and Ivanhoe was the theme we chose. The next day, to celebrate our triumph, a victory party was held in the cafeteria at lunch time. Team members were the guests of honor and three large cakes were on hand to add a festive touch to the celebration. On Homecoming Day we were officially welcomed into the Alumnae Assoclaticn. After the meeting, we attended a tea, where many old friendships were renewed. Our suc- cessful mlxer with St. Mary's, U.S.F., and Santa Clara was held on April 25th in the So- cial Hall. Our decorations were banners, hats, and pom-poms from the various colleges. Everyone present that night seemed to be having a wonderful tlme. We have been very fortunate in having a talen- ted group of musicians ln our class. Six of our Seniors have made their Seventh Grade recltals. Janet Goodfellow is the first flute player in our school to receive her Junior Certificate in flute, and her fellow class mates are proud of her indeed. After many hard hours of prac- tice, Arlene Long, Ann Flood, Norrine Gilllbert, Joelle Beyrle, and Marie Jansen received the Junior Certificate after giving a Seventh Grade recital ln piano. Some going by bus and others by car, we started to Sacramento on a beau- tlful warm day. We were very lucky that day, for we were able to see the senate in session and to visit the rustic museum at Sutters Fort. K Our Senior Picnic finally came--What a day ln May that was for all the sen- lors. Everyone had a wonderful time at Adobe Creek, SVA-mming and PiCfliCin9- We were all sorry when the day ended, for this was the last 3CtiVi'f-Y we Participated in as 3 class. On May 28th all our mothers attended Mass and breakfast with us. ManY of our friends' mothers, whom they had not known before this tlme, met 8 the affair added much happiness to everyone's day. We all looked forward to our Day of Recollection and when it finally came, our antici- patlons were abundantly fulfilled. Much spiritual help was gained by all which was put into practice immediately. On Senior-Junior Night the Juniors were wonderful hostesses to us. A delicious supper was served ln the Social Hall and a delightful entertainment followed.