Immaculata High School - Magnificat Yearbook (Somerville, NJ)

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Senior debaters Chester VanTyne, Michael Sabo, John Huddleston, Mark Kolb, Vincent Ric- cardo, Steven Phillips, and Thomas Wachendorf discuss whether or not Congress should pro- hibit unilateral United States military intervention. Humorous interpreter Teresa Gill gesticulates a comical excerpt from ALICE IN WONDER- LAND for her oratorical presentation. Zolandz, and James Khoury. Public Speaking Underclassmen wishing to promote the facility of thinking quickly and expressing themselves with precision gain experience through a public speaking club organized this year. Guided by Sister Mary Loreto, l.H.M., students practice on famous speeches and do extensive work with read- ings from the Bible. Since the student body now takes a very active part in the Sacrifice of the Mass, the speakers at- tempt to prepare themselves to assume roles as commentators. Forensics and Debate Students interested in developing the ability to speak clearly, logically, and effectively find a means of expression in forensics. With the assistance of Sister Loretta Margaret, I.H.M., each young Demosthenes learns the value of ideas lucidly presented. This year the de- baters acquired an awareness of international turmoil and methods of diplomacy through a Model United Nation program staged at J. P. Stevens High School. There, delegates rep- resented positions of countries from all parts of the world. At the Grand Tournament in March, Melaine Bieros placed third in girls' extemp, winning the right to compete at the National Finals in Florida. Marguerite Laggini, Bridget Shovlin, Melaine Bieros, Valerie Walters, and Catherine Barr present typical feminine ideas on United States military policy to Mark Mclntyre, Raymond Michael Gross, Edward Olkowski, Deborah Batchelder, Mary Beaumont, Daisy Garcia, Andrea Aloia, and Deborah Beaumont search through periodicals for effective points on current events. 61

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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.

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Feeling very out of place, Guinevere pre- Bewildered in a strange atmosphere, Guinevere, Susan Waehdorf, looks to Catherine sents her seemingly unsolvable problem to Stiff, a Lady of the Court, for explanation of the simple joys of high school life. King Authority, Michael Sabo. Dramatics Final presentation of any dramatic production requires months of work on the part of the cast and crew for staging, props, makeup, costumes, and lighting. Aside from the SOUND OF MUSIC, Sister Ann Cecilia, I.H.M., and the de- partment produced an interpretation of Mathilda Rose Mc- Laren's A SONG IS BORN to climax the Christmas prepara- tions and set a joyous mood for the holidays. Earlier in the year, upperclassmen pooled their efforts for a humorous adap- tation of CAMELOT. The enthusiastic reaction the play re- ceived signified hearty frosh approval of their initiation. sm' s Inspired on a cold Christmas Eve, the words Silen, night, holy night flash into the mind of Reverenc Mohr, Robert Neilsen. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller, Gerald Dallessio and Teresa Gill, eat dinner contentedly while their son Henry, Louis Vozza, struggles to forget the church's broken organ.