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

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x.v.1'l BU mmm!! Third Order Members, under the direction of their Moderator, Sister Jeanne Marie, collect canned goods for needy families. This was made possible through an appeal to the student body. Another outstanding activity sponsored by the Third Order is the collecting of toys for the orphans at Christmas time. Standing: Mary J. Kress, Joan Helbling, Andrea Corcoran, Nancy Schaltenbrand, Geraldine Doman. Sister Jeanne Marie, Patricia Shuler: kneeling: Bernadette Bronder, Susan Hesidence, Judy Newland, Eileen Miller, Roseanne Lampert. Hvcasions for good Offering a gift of cord ros- aries to our Heavenly Mother are Carol Yakich, Jackie Kust, Carol Cicirello, and Vivian Trgovic, all mem- bers of Sister Michaela's Rosary Group. These bright- colored cord rosaries are sent to missionaries to help spread devotion to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. Carol Yakich leads the group with a record-breaking num- ber of rosaries. ,tx X l

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Priceless I easu e Ring Day is always a happy day at the Mount. Excitement reigns supreme as the student body makes its way to the beautiful convent chapel for the traditional ring ceremony. This year a new ring dedi- cation prayer was recited by the Senior class and will be used by succeeding classes. After the ceremony the school becomes a hub of gaiety as underclassmen stop to congratu- late and dream il bit of their own Ring Day. Judy Sialkowshi shows olf her ring to Flo Manners and Joan Helbling. The Prep girls acted as Guards of Honor to the Day Students. Varied emotions are felt by the Seniors as they wait for the Ring Ceremony to begin. Another milestone has been reached on the toad to Graduation. KX ACT OF CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY ON RING DAY O Mary. my Queen and my Mother, I come loday to eonsetute mysell entirely to thee. To thee as the Mother ol Grace I owe all that I am and all that I have. and my whole lile tx a small return lor the many graces and blessings that have come to me from God through thy hands. Since thou tegardest with an eye of specral ktndness those who have a true devotton to thee. I imploee thee to strengthen my weakness with thy power. to enlighten the darkness of my mind with thy wisdom. to increase in me faith, hope, and charity. that I may render. day by day. my debt ol humble homage to thee. May the ring. which I received today, separate me from all that it sinful in life. and remind me constantly of my duty to behold thee and to clothe myself with thy virtues. From henceforth I shall strive to ltve in the sweet tompantonxhtp ol thy spirit. to olet all to Jesus through thee, and to make my life the mirror ol thy hurnilnty. charity. palienee. meekness and ptayetlulnexs. O dearest Mother. support me by thy never-lailing love, that I. an unworthy sinner, may tome one day to exchange thts ting. symbol of my Catholtc educauon. lot the wedding garment ol heaven. and dwell with ther in the kingdom ol thy Son. Amen. 2 E 5 s Z E s 2 l l A make up the design of the ring. Father Roland blesses the rings for the cltss of '59, The Franciscan coat of arms and molto

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if-7 wtf All virtues Highlighting the May activities is the annual crowning of Our Lady as Queen of May. The simple yet eHfective ceremony demonstrites th l . e ove the Moun- ties have for their Heavenly Mother. The queen. her attendants. and the student body in reverent procession embody the essence of the traditional May Crowning at Mt. Alvernia. Q i f fi. ,f , f 5 - I i Hi:-'L it L 1 - 1 2 , t ' - -ti 1 H ,.-.fu .. ' W i s le ,N . VY. leafy? k dm i 'N R 1 -gf: 1.1 t y Wai Audrey Goetz, our May Queen, rever- enutly offers a crown of flowers to Our Lady. This honor comes to Audrey by virtue of her office as President of the Student Council. Attending the May Queen are seven Seniors. chosen by vote of the Faculty. who represent the various home rooms. First row: Judith Wukits. Carolyn Li- otla. Patricia Rogan. Florence Man- ners: Second row: Mary Lou Fitzger- ald, Judith Berthold, Joan Helbling. A 3