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

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Faithful to his duly of grounding youth in the truths of their religion. Father Roland gives weekly instructions to individual classes. The Seniors listen attentively as Father counsels them toward a better life in our modern society. As a par! of their training for a life of service, the Seniors take a look at the marriage state. The training of children always provides a lively discussion topic. Frances Wein- heimer, chairman. calmly looks on while Solveigh Eck apparently presents quite an interesting objection to Carol Cicirello's statement. r , ht v - .135 f. We're off to a good start. boast the Freshmen of IO5 as Antoinette Atwood. Phyllis Bedell, Judy Heif and Donna La Morte proudly display the Mission banner, cap- tured for several successive months. Mission Officers total results of First Friday collection and mark on the chart the amount per girl brought in by each room. President C. Boehler, Vice-President M. L. Klemens. Secretary D. Muldoon, Treasurer S. Spitzner.

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After a vocation talk given by the Little Sisters of the Poor. an interesting follow-up discussion was conducted by Freshmen Roseann Meenan, Mary Jo Campus, Bar- bara Rust, and Cynthia Cvetic. Sophomores learn a positive way of life based on Francis- can joy. The smiling faces of Mary Ellen Sebastian. Lu- cille Wolf, Elizabeth Sullivan. and Jo Ann Walters give evidence of a lesson well-learned. 'J' Foundation Foundation and crown of youthls entire train- ing. The foundation of our Religion is strengthened and built upon during our four years in high school. As we become young adults. we are prepared to face the problems of life in the true light of Christian teachings. M 'w-w.,,, Susan Wuelette. Regina McLain. Bernadette Bronder, Kathy Brosk, Martha Meis, and Della Jackson discuss ways of proving the exis- tence of God.

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Literature comes to life through interesting projects made by the Sophomores, depicting famous scenes and characters from the clas- sics. Marie Uhrin. Carol Rupprecht, Phyllis Gallegher, and Loretta Szyper prepare to exhibit them at the N.C.T.E, Convention. Chairman. Roseanne Lampert. and panel members, Maureen Nichol- son, Joan Nowakowski, Dolores Pravlik, Marilyn Heh, and Marcia Slattery discuss American authors and their legacy to the culture of America. Promotes letters The study of the vernacular and of classical literature . . . The ability to speak and write well is an art deserving of cultivation. The written word, especially, is a powerful medium through which we can promote Catholic thought. The study of what is best in profane literature can lead us to a better understanding of our Christian literature. l Barbara Rust, Eileen Stock, Cecilia Zupancic, Doris Freid- hoff, and Barbara Newbauer learn dictionary technique in Freshman English. Diligent Seniors like Paulette Rogan, Gerry Doman, Judy Berthold, Judy McNerney, and Pat Shuler work indus- triously to meet the deadline for their investigative theme.