Immaculata High School - Guerin Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Speech Encouroges Poise ond Self-Confidence The ability to express oneis ideas clearly and to grasp the concepts and beliefs of others is essential in today's society. In speech classes at Immaculata, stu- dents learn the art of writing and delivering speeches, both prepared and extemporaneous. The school and class plays sponsored by the Speech Department af- ford students an excellent opportunity for practical applications and give training in backstage procedures. It is through these weekly speech classes and extra- curricular activities such as debate, oratory, and ex- temp, that girls achieve necessary poise and SC1f-C01'l1l- dence to carry with them into a world where com- munications play such an important part. Exhibiting awards won in various speech and debate contests are: Mary Gattie, exhibiting the Junior Debate trophyg Jane Gallagher, displaying the American Legion plaqueg Anne Pallas, showing her extemp trophiesg and Sophie Svestka, holding her Voice of Democracy trophy. ff. , a-Sm - ref - , X - f...,,- ,.-t:t..tf 3 No, it wasnt that chemistry exam that aged senior students Beryl Pierce, Jane Gallagher, and Mary Gattie but the deft hand of Mary Ann Heider demonstrating her talent in applying make up Q9 51, X3 5 J in E6 A X .J Q Q iw. t N Mi ,, 3 A-A v L fa, .., 35 V? iw it 5 -3 s Y ggi 4 'iv ft gg KK., Q F W A are f ' . ir1ff2'Jf'. eff-. . , . ff . f,t,,,,.l . , ...fn ...,: f W me-ww ezsisf --'f if: s All Z, . lifixlei-1 fs-fy fs t A-se t ,Q fl X K 5 - 5 , i . we get 'f 'f i -me -jjz w' .K ' 1 r 1?' L- 4 lf .Jil - l at Q wig f 45

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Librory Provides Source of Culture ond Learning The lmmaculata library provides an atmosphere suitable for serious study and concentration. Finding it an excellent source of culture and knowledge, the students spend much free time here, seeking addition- al information for classes, or enjoying a good book. Under the direction of Sister Myra and her new assistant, Miss Bernadette Gormley, the library con- tinues to function with efficiency and organization. With a basic knowledge of library procedures, a stu- dent is able to locate desired material with little effort. Aiding Sister Myra and Miss Gormley are interested students belonging to the Library Club. These girls help maintain the well-planned book arrangement and assist at the charging desk. Besides numerous and varied books, magazines, pamphlets, and newspapers, other important references are available to all students. Amidst books, pamphlets, and magazines, Immaculata's new assistant librarian, Miss Bernadette Gormley, types and files cards for newly-acquired books.

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Organizations are an extracurricular phase of student life, but in this case extra cannot be considered optional. Serving as a mainstream of school vitality, they offer to each girl a chance to use her talents for the benefit of her school and herself. While developing in each member a sense of duty and responsibility, a capacity for leadership, and an ability to work with others, Immaculata's organizations build up school spirit and prestige. They help to pre- sent Immaculata's picture but remain at all times an integral part of it. Unfortunately, many times only the picture is seen and the artist forgotten. The personalities which comprise these organizations make them what they are, and every student in the school has an influence on them, however indirectly. They do not dominate her school work, they complement it, giving her a chance for first-hand experience, a chance to fail, and a chance to succeed. Honorary organizations offer an added incentive for students to develop character, scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and service to their school. A cooperative and capable worker is al- ways welcome, and there is a place for any one and any talent. Through organizations the student can place her own lasting im- pression on Immaculata's portrait, she can shape her own destiny and the destiny of her school.