Immaculata High School - Magnificat Yearbook (Somerville, NJ)

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College Night Many hours of planning and organiza- tion by Mr. Robert Pietrucha, Mr. Philip Chalupa, and Sister Marie Philip, I.H.M., proved well-spent on October ll, 1968. Among the twenty-nine col- leges attending, the Drake School of Business, St. Francis School of Nursing, Fordham University, and Stevens Insti- tute of Technology represented four in- stitutions of higher education. A welcome address given by Monsi- gnor Eugene B. Kelly began the four, twenty minute sessions during which sen- iors could become acquainted with the college of their choice. Underclassmen learned the procedure of application and the necessary scholastic requirements. Eileen Gibney questioned a representative from St. Francis Nursing School on the admission requisites. Interested parents and students which were on display in the cafeteria. Home Economics Club Under the supervision of Mrs. Margaret Christensen, the seniors and juniors of the Home Economics Club created new ideas in dressmaking by giving clothes that Hiinishing touchfl Florence Rafferty and Deborah Gibus, selected to the Cre- ative Fabric Council, related fashion tips to the club and participated in style shows at Fabric Land. Future homemakers offered a Thanksgiving basket to Sister Mary Sylvia, P.V.M.I., showing their concern for the less privileged. various colleges and universities 56

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Joseph Kelly found it difficult to say no to Kathryn Johnson as she made her morning plea for mission contributions. Mission Representatives Give what you have-to someone it may be better than you dare think. -Longfellow. The Mission Representatives, mostly by their gener- ous example, succeeded in making the students realize the comfort and luxury of their own lives and the poverty and despair of others. Under the direction of Sister Brigid Maureen, I.H.M., daily collections for money and postage stamps taught each lmmaculatan the meaning of sacrifice. Mission Club Representatives awaited their turn to greet Bishop George W. Ahr. First Row: Joan Hoffman. Francis Bartolomeo, Monica Gallivan. Burton Brazill, Roberta Tehan, Stepha- nie Smedley. Back Row: Judy Johnson, Valerie Conrad, Clare Zuchowski, Margaret Kelly, Mary Ann Kosinski, Patrick Heffernan. 4 55 Chapel Aides Chapel, a tranquil haven for many Immaculatans, inspired a group of Christian girls to take on the selfless tasks of aides. Under the guidance of Sister Ann Bernadette, I.H.M., the staff, by daily acts of kindness and of love, kept the chapel truly worthy of the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Donna Paternoster, Donna Garay, Dorianne Kabo, and Paula Muent- nich worked industriously in prepar- ing the sanctuary for a Bible Vigil.

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Y -,iflfiit . av: SAV, f Waiting for a cue backstage, Deborah Gibus, Clare Zuchowski, and Gail Thomas calmed each other before their modeling debut. Garbed in velvet and lace, Florence Rafferty Mary Lou Grill modeled her own creation-a psychedelic epitomized sophistication. lounging culotte. Mary Ann Lasko and Joan Hoffman majes- tically posed in gowns created through their ingenuity. Show The Fourth Annual Fashion Show presented the finished products of many months of patient work. Perseverance and talent rewarded the seamstresses as they walked down the runway clad in their own creative styles. Mrs. Margaret Christensen, guiding the home economics students in individ- ual projects, witnessed the materializa- tion of culottes, dresses, coats, and eve- ning gowns. From uSwinging Londonj' a la Little Theatre, a mod theme pro- vided a vast range of styles as the girls donned the latest ensembles.