Immaculata High School - Magnificat Yearbook (Somerville, NJ)

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ational Honor Society Objective acknowledgement can be- come a useful tool in a student's personal evaluation of himself. Thus, initiation into an organization maintaining the stand- ards of the National Honor Society stands as a record of significant achievement. Twenty-five juniors merit recognition, constituting the largest membership ever retained by the Immaculata chapter. Traditionally, candidates received gold pins and the symbolic yellow rose at the April ceremony held in the Little Theater. Candles representing the flames of knowl- edge, character, scholarship, leadership, and service were lighted as reminders of the high ideals and heritage to be trans- mitted. Maureen Sloan, Marian Westman, Marguerite Zorzi, Jeanette Vuocolo, Patricia Ferguson, and Carol Kolb practice folk songs for upcoming junior Mass. Marylu Zoltek, Catherine Barr, William Sullivan, Mary Ivers, Patricia Lavelle, and James Wuelfing sort donations for the An Lac Orphanage. wr' W' ,,. .... 'i sf' rf' :ffm mu Q, ,,,.m-f-H N--.iw 'iii Eileen Ivantic, Robert Golski, Donna Petras, Lisa Christensen, Stephen Kennedy, and Henry Witmer put their heads together to determine the weight of oxygen removed from copper oxide. Getting a head start on senior year, Joanne Hohenadel, Marion Meene, Bruce Saller, Jo- seph Murphy, Cynthia Elkow, Karen Tasy, and Raymond Zolandz discuss tentative college choices. 59

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Homeroom Representatives Joseph Moffett, Kathleen Rork. Margaret Kelly, and Andrea Alicino enter monthly meetings brimming over with new ideas for future cake sale. ABSENT: Regina Wurst. Vice-President Gerald Dallessio, President John Kelly, Treasurer Ralph Pascale, and Secretary lane Davis get ready to take on an exciting year full of responsibility including initial plans for the senior class trip. Student Council Since its establishment in 1962, Immac- ulata has championed the principles of de- mocracy and equal representation. In order to facilitate organization and co- ordination between students and adminis- tration, the Student Council is elected in September. Each legislator is chosen for qualities of leadership, integrity, and char- acter. During the year the Council as a body exhibits these traits in its contribu- tions to the school. This year under a change of administra- tion the Councilors find opportunities to continue experimental policies. They are able to implement student reforms such as music in the cafeteria and knee socks with the uniform. These leaders also sacrifice free time to serve as hosts at College Night and Up With People. Maintaining order in the halls during school time is another important duty. On their own initiative the representatives instituted Spirit Weeks, a planned senior trip, and the sale of candy in the cafeteria. During the year the office of liaison falls to these capable students. i Bewildered Chester DeStefano looks for help as Margaret Moffitt, Martha O'Brien, Valerie Santelli, and Maureen Brady bombard him with questions concerning the Christmas Dance.

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Mu Alpha Theta Immaculata remains young enough to for- mulate traditions meant to survive. For the first time, the school holds a charter in Mu Alpha Theta. Twenty-two high-ranking sen- iors qualify for membership in the organiza- tion. Sister Miriam Clare, I.H.M., presided at the formal induction ceremony held in the Little Theater for parents, faculty, and invited guests. The club becomes a valuable prece- dent for the years to come and a source of pride for the entire community. Sister Miriam Clare presents Certificate of Merit to Robert Byrne while John Huddlestorz willingly assists. Chemistry Club officers Carol Kolb, William Sullivan, Stephen Kennedy, and Raymond Zo- Iandz collect solutions for a volatile experiment. Chester Van Tyne and John Huddleston share Maureen Grimmer's sighs o satisfaction as she fingers the well-deserved insignia. Biology Club officers Laura Walter, Denise Murphy, Mary Beth Markus, and Regina Wurst attempt to determine the composition of Science Three of the science courses offered have their own co-curricular clubs designed to gen- erate more interest in independent thought and experimentation. United, under the title Ions, biologists, chemists, and physical scien- tists discover the apparatus stashed on work room shelves. Research projects involve close scrutiny of official reports on technical points. Under the supervision of Sister Cyrenia Marie, I.H.M., Sister Mary Avila, I.H.M., and Mr. Fred Moderski, students pool their resources and the results of months of work for the annual Science Fair held in March. Recipients of Grand Prizes were David Kan- yha, Lawrence Brookes, Dale Florio, and Henry Witmer, whose special chemistry prize eamed him a trip to Chicago sponsored by the Public Service Electric and Gas Company.