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

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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.

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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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finished her program by playing the Violin To receive a Senior Certificate in music is a real achievement. Four out- standing mucicians in our class have done just this. On the night of October l7,Norma Facchini received her Senior Certificate. Concluding her many selections, she played a piano Concerto in C Minor by Rachmaninoff, assisted by the orchestra. Mary Ann Marich was presented with the Senior Certificate in music on March 8. She is the first in our school to have accomplished this. After several well-executed pieces, she Concerto in G Minor by Max Bruch. Then on April 17, Joan Hesselschwerdt pre- sented her Tenth by playing Von We given by Loretta ovation from the in Eb Major. Some of these girls who will someday, we trust ing activities. success. The cli We will have it at the St. Francis Colonial Room on the 6th of June. Dick Crest will provide our music, and, without a doubt, the Senior Ball will never be forgotten by the Senior Class. l Grade recital. In an ex- cellent performance, she concluded her recital ber's Piano Concerto. The last Senior Recital of this year of 1953 was Michaels on the piano on the night of May the 15th. With an approving audience, Loretta,assisted by the orchestra, played Lizt's Piano Concerto continue their music after graduation, will , be well-known musicians. Earlier in May, on a Sunday afternoon we were hostesses to our mothers at a tea. We all looked crisp and summery in our formals. Our mothers had the opportunity to meet our teachers and converse with them. we all took part in this tea and were very glad to be able to give our mothers such an enjoyable afternoon. Preparations have begun for all our remaing With so much work going into each one, we know they will be a huge max of 311 N53n activities will be our last dance, The Senior Ball. The last official document of the Seniors, the Last will and Testament, will be read to the Student Body during the first week of June. Surprising things will be heard, which will make this assembly an exciting one. Holy Mass and breakfast will be held on June llth, with all Seniors present. After breakfast we plant a tree in the Rock Garden and then hang our panel in the second floor hall. That night we officially end our career as a student of H.N.H. And on June 13th we receive our diplomas at the Oakland Auditorium. We have now finished our high school years. nMarch on, march on, dear Holy Names, our hearts are all for thee.n