Monsignor Bonner High School - Bon Aire Yearbook (Drexel Hill, PA)

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211 It took large crews of hehind-the-scenes men to transform the many FAMOUS FATHERS Ahove is Mr. John Egan, l'rcsidcnt of thc Fathers and Sons Association. ln his tcrm of office hc has witnessed the repeti- tion of success that comes to all events spon- sored hy the cluh. At the right, Mr. Thomas l.avin takes time out from the Parents, Dance to discuss plans for Sports Night with Fr. Ber- nard J. l,amond, sshilc co-moderator Father Willialnl Murray looks on. exhihits at the Brussels Wlorld's Fair from the hlueprint stage to reality. There is a similar group at Bonner, without whose hclp and support our exhihit would not hold such interest. Known as the Fathers and Sons Association, the organization is kept constantly active with affairs and events held to raise funds for its worthy projects. lts short history has heen highlighted hy the conducting of several Bonner Carnivals and the annual presentation of a star-studded Sports Night. The spir- itual needs of the lllCllllN'l'S are emphasized hy the yearly Father-Son Communion Breakfast. ln the realization of the great deht owed hy them to this association, the voices of the men of Bonner join in a meaningful and appreciative thank you! THEY SAID IT COUl.DN'T BE DONE -But the Bonner parents did dance up a storm at the Parents' Dance. Thcy waltzcd across the same gym floor on which their sons rock, hop, and cha-cha-cha.

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HAMMOND HARMONY'-A group of the bandmothers gath- ers around the organ to be entertained by the inimitable Father Casey. Such informal sessions brighten the proceed- ings at Bandmothers' meetings. BANDMGTHERS Initiated six years ago with the formation of the Bonner Marching Band, the Bandmothers Associa- tion has worked incessantly to provide the needed instruments and uniforms for hand members and the salaries for the instructors assisting Mr. Kent. Tile efforts of these hard-working women were re- warded this year when the hand won the Catholic League Championship for the first time in its brief history. As a reward for this superior achievement of the handsmen and in appreciation for their long hours of practice, thc handmothers entertained these distinguished musicians at a testimonial banquet. We salute these devoted ladies who deserve a share in the acclaim won hy the Bonner Marching Band. CHRISTMAS CIIATTER Father Bonarcorsi is sur- rounded hy a cluster of handmothers who are en- gaged in their favorite sportwchatting. slug, 4 if '4 4l--- A W'El.COME GUEST Father Gallagher, always a strong supporter of the hand's activities, pays a visit to the bingo party sponsored by the Bandmothers Association. lie is posed here with the band moder- ator. Father Casey, and a group of cluh members. Through activities such as this, uniforms and instru- ments are purchased for the band.