Mount St Macrina Academy - Macrinite Yearbook (Uniontown, PA)

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,....,....,--4 - -,4 s- .T 1 1.-ww--sf ..-a.,.,,a,-U 4 ai Z' 4 High school days are treasured memories, and so, too, is it with the girls of Mount St. Macrina Academy. In 1947 twelve girls arrived at the Mount filled with wonder and excitement. They were our first students. Now ten years later we are a happy family of 75, carrying out the traditions and examples set forth by former faculty members and students. The aim of our school. . . to prepare apostolic women for efficient service to God, to our Country, to our Church, and to society, has been instilled into every student. It was the aim of the late Reverend Mother Mac- rina and the Most Reverend Basil Takach, D.D. , to provide a school for young Greek Catholic girls in order that they might show apostolic leadership among our own people. lnconvenience, lack of comfort and other difficulties beset the school in its early years. However, through the generosity of our superiors, faculty members and benefactors, this school is growing and progressing. At first, the new student to boarding school finds the customs and discipline strange, even hard. However, before the end of the first year, she notices in herself a change toward a more solid Christian maiden. Love of God, of His Mother and of our school instills into each maiden courage and hope for the future. Along with our diligent application to study, we plan for many good times: our annual hayride, Halloween parties, the Valentine Dance and the crowning of Queen, and of course, the Junior-Senior Prom. Each year some event becomes a treasured memory, because of an unexpected and interesting incident. As an example, the time way back in '49 when Irene in Russian Class delivered a 3 minute speech. Its contents: i ja spala, i spala, i spala, Q and I slept, and I slept, and I slept. J For three minutes these famous words were spoken. Students of 1950-51 recall the plays, Clue of the Red Ribbon, and the soph's Dr. Kurall's Magic Oil. They remember the educational tour to Buhl Planetarium. The enrollment that year was nineteen. The year 1951-52 brought with it 40 girls and something new . . . day-hops. Tree planting was a momen- tous occasion as was the arrival of our first television set. Students recall interesting displays of historical and vocational interest which they had to plan and set up. The next year brought with it many firsts. The Drama Club was new, and the Christmas Radio Broadcast was a thrilling new experience. Our first prom in May. This year the enrollment at the Academy was 54. The school year of 1953-54 was a happy one. As in previous years the hayride was looked forward to and afterwards long remembered. The opening of the new Academy Chapel, and the annual retreat are treasured memories of spiritual well-being. The prize winning float in the May Day Americanism Day parade increased the students' pride in their school. This year 55 girls studied and learned a better way of life here at the Acad- emy. The Pennsylvania Program, Sodality Reception and the Book Fair helped to make the 1954-55 year an in- teresting one. Sixty-seven girls were present this year. Extracurricular activities and scholastic achievements in I Speak for Democracy and the Handicapped Poster contests helped make that year a successful one. A Chapter of the National Honor Society was formed in the 1955-56 school term, with thirteen charter members. The Alumnae Association was also organized. Fifty-eight girls endeavored to make this year a memorable one. The 1956-57 school term brought with it many new experiences. Our Home Nursing classes were oppor- tunities for fun as well as for learning. Music lessons on various instruments were also given, The classrooms and library took on a new look. Students were privileged to meet Church dignitaries such as the new Bishop Stephen Kocisko of Pittsburgh, Bishop Gabriel Bukatko of Yugoslavia and Reverend Mother Zenobia, O.S.B.M. Superior General. The 1957-58 school term is a memorable one. It is the tenth anniversary of this establishment. The stu- dents are benefiting from previous years of struggle and difficulty. In '49 there were three graduates and now in '58 there are twenty-one. Gratitude to Superiors, faculty members and benefactors for their continued gen- erosity and kindness, for their firm guidance and help, fill the hearts of students and alumnae alike. May God grant abundant blessings and happiness to our Alma Mater. May it continue to grow and prosper for a firm foundation is laid. A. l ..f ...J

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605 There are master artists whose daily achievements in education oftentimes pass unnoticed. Daily these artists mold the characters of youth into a pattern of Christian example. Frequently their hands become soiled from the soft clay of discouragement, of inability to see the fruits of their efforts, but they cleanse their soiled hands with the cleansing solvent: patience and faith in Christian youth, and continue to shape and to mold. Striving sincerely they attempt to create worthy masterpieces for A1- mighty God. Indeed theirs is a great responsibility, a work deserving highest praise and recognition. We, the Seniors of 1958, set aside this page in honor of these artists our FACULTY. Sincerely we thank you, our guides and inspiration. REV. GEO. B. PETRO, Chaplain SISTER M. BENEDICTA, O.S.B.M. Religion I, II, IH Problems of Democracy SISTER M. VERA, O.S.B.M. SISTER M. MATTHEW, O.S.B.M. Prefect of Resident Students Typing II, Shorthand I, II Pl. Geometry, Latin I, Biology Office Practice, World History SISTER M. LUCIA, O.S.B.M. SISTER M. MIRIAM, O.S.B.M. United States History Art I SISTER M. BERNADETTE, O. S. B. M. Sodality Moderator, Latin II French II, English I, H Business Mathematics MRS, WILLIAM KELLY SISTER M. GABRIEL, O. S. B. M. Piano H Piano I MRS. JOSEPH MATUSCHAK Physical Education SISTER M. EVANGELISTA, O.S. B. M. Principal, Echo and Macrinite Advisor English III, IV, Algebra, General Science Guidance I, II, III, IV

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