Mount Alvernia High School - Alvernian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Page 44 text:

PENNS Why didn't the Romans speak English as everyone else does? asks the freshman, Claire Davenport: and naturally, her fellow Latin I scholars, jean Henry, Ann Gallagher, Marilyn Heh, Rosalia Erhlich, and Eileen Glusic agree with her. During the first weeks of the new school year, it is quite evident that the freshmen are aghast at the arrangements of a high school schedule. Knowing exactly which textbooks to carry along, which stair- way to climb and which classroom to approach soon becomes a minor problem in the life of each Green Freshman. The sting of the aforesaid title, usually applied to each tyro, assures her that she has re- ceived the approval of the upperclassmen. Soon the inspirations and aspirations to a better way of life Hood her being with a desire to follow those who went before, Thus, she too will become a light shin- So that is Pittsburgh! exclaim our two little out-of- town girls, Donna Marmie and Karen Krebs to Martha Meis, Mary Ellen McCrea and Diane McHenry also seem interested in the list of counties Regina McLain is writing on the blackboard. fit FRE HME It looks as though Nancy Schaltenbrand of 402 is trying to convince these 101 girls that her homeroom is certain to win the basketball game scheduled for January 29. Esther Swab, Suzan Wuellette, and Valerie Zaski are laughing at the idea that their class can be beaten by any other group. P.S. 402 did win-31-l0! ing in the darkness, a light on the path of justice and virtue. --ng. jv- The mystery of math seems to hold little difficulty for these Mounties, Patricia Hunkele and Lois Mann deni- onstrate the procedure for solving an equation to Mary Lou Klemens and Mary Ann Habay. Apparently they actually understand how flilab-3aJ minus Qllabl can equal 1320.

Page 43 text:

The modern homemakers of tomorrow-Dorothy Riflle, Michelyn Flynn and Jacqueline Kust-will not mind wearing these aprons when they take upon themselves the dutiful task of washing dishes, for they were made with their own hands, and that makes everything all-right. Music, music, music ,,,. the voices of Lorraine Meyer, Rita McHugh, Vivian Trgovic, and Eileen Sistek accompanied by Eileen McPeak echo through the hall as they relax from their regular routine to sing their favorite song. Oh exchange! cry these exhausted sophomores, Frances Weinheimer, Vivian Trgovic, and Phyllis Seaman as they courageously and obediently ascend the seemingly unending flight of stairs to the com- mencement of another class. ,lay .W ,,i,r i in , M .., ,,,. t, , , X . if rp-fi,.,w ' L f iw, iii Z A 2, ii: :K ,mf we Religion is a great aid to everyone, and this subject is not omitted from the curriculum at the Mount. Here Joanne Pappert, Nancy Bayer, and Carolyn Gauschernan are prac- ticing a bit of Catholic Action. As long as this poster hangs on the wall of their homeroom, it will attract the attention of others and steer their thoughts to jesus and Mary, the lights of life, 'kink OPHO 0REi 'kirfk

Page 45 text:

Marianne D'Ambrosia looks on with interest as Jeanne Bauer and Carol Bagley put the finishing touches to their homeroom bulletin board before the religion period. Carol Biskup, Cyn- thia Boehler, and Kathleen Brosk page through their books to find other examples of grace to help elaborate upon this theme. 444 left' 'r ,i K Qwmf , N, +f,MMwv Every three months the freshmen music students attend a music appreciation concert at Syria Mosque. Carol Partsch, Mary Ellen Hoar, Dolores Pravlik, Judith Newland, Antoinette Psuty, Donna Muldoon and Eliza- beth Reilly chatter gaily as they leave for another concert. Could it be that they're just happy because they are getting out of school early? Illl From the wide selection of books in the library, a sufficient amount of knowledge upon a given subject can be obtained by any student who desires to use the materials available. Sally Videtich, Judith Schermock, Isabel Simpson, Mary Sauer, and Virginia Roman are taking advantage of the opportunity at hand by simply reading books for enjoyment. Education is an expensive and sometimes pain- ful process which requires much home study. Carol Schmitt, Della Jackson, and Patricia Kowalski diligently scan a text to see if it is one to be taken home with them. X.. iv