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

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.TM The Fo um Discussion and debate are channels of com- munication and are essential tools of democracy. Our democratic society functions through pub- lic opinion or the expression of the minds of the people. Whereas no formal course is given in high school in this necessary art, many schools still rank it high among their extra- curricular activities. Mary Lou Fitzgerald, an outstanding personality in the Forensic League, was elected outstanding Speaker in Student Congress, Mary Lou also received an award for highest achievement in her school in Speech and Debate, Members of the Speech class look over material for use in tourna- ments. Success depends a great deal on the choice of speech to be studied. Standing: Carol Schmitt. Ester Swab. Ann Gallagher: Seated: Carol Partsch, Julie Boyer, Paulette Johns. Resolved: That the United States should adopt the essential features of the Russian system of education. This is the debate topic being discussed by our debaters with apparently a great deal of zest and interest. Left to right: Elizabeth Reilly, Virginia Roman. Isabel Simpson, Suzanne Susany. Mary L. Fitzgerald, Audrey Goetz, Andrea Corcoran, Mary L. Klemens. Debaters not represented here: Ann Gallagher. Carol Zupancic, Denise Zwi- gart, Laverne Winkoxvski. Maureen Ryan, Rose Ann Doviak, Anna M. Abt, Carolyn Kassalcn, and Maureen McGinty.

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U- Q r x l L Q During the past year the Glce Club entertained their own Parent- Teachcr Guild and that of St. Columbkille School. Imperial, with choice vocal selections. They also presented a Thanksgiving Con- :ert to the student body. Officers: President, Carolyn Liotta: Vice- President, Eileen Mcpeakz Secretary, Carol McPeak: Treasurer: Dolores Yohovic: Accompanists: Barbara Mehrlich, Michelle Rheam. of cul ure 5 The camera's eye brings you a close-up of some of our song-birds in their colorful green-and-gold choral gowns. Front: Donna Marmie, Judy McNerney: Back: Diane Kuyweski, Jeanne Bauer, Sheila Sheridan. My soul doth magnify the Lord, sings Nancy Cvetic in the role of Our Lady as she visits her cousin Elizabeth. The part of Elizabeth is played by Bernadelte Bronder. 45

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ee,--HS QW nv- s' lg, -a--N, M.. N lunlsuu-imap'-'M f , ,,,,,,.a,,t A---r M V N,...,-,.-A WW' ,.a.,,f--A wM,,.f ' t - Fira Mae Conlon. and Rose Marie Ziecina deserve honorahle mention for their outstanding service in the library for the past two years. They are both Sophoinores. Shelving books is a part of the daily routine. Jeannette DeBaldo. Carol Trageser, and Rose M Ziecina aim to get the book truck emptied quickly ,-f ',ri , Keeping library materials available and in good order is the major objective of Sister Fridolin's Student Library Assistants. Maureen McGinty and Mary Ann Stout do desk routine. while Carolyn Kassalen. Denise Zwigart, and Mary Frances Ginnity get new books ready for circulation. Good hooks How often today muxl parents and edu- calors br-wail the corruption of youth broughl about by . . . the vile book. The student body of Mt. Alvernia High School is very grateful to Reverend Mother Corinne for in- cluding a spacious library in the plans of our new school. It was a wonderful treat to walk into it for the first time after being used to the small one in the old school. But a library is of no value unless it is put to good use. Freshmen are given Library Instructions twice a week. This all-around course teaches them how to locate library materials as well as an understanding of good books. Both recreational and informational books are provided in the light of Christian understanding.