Mount de Sales High School - Salesian Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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With Able Assistants... STUDENT COUNCIL The note of anxious expectancy which filled the council chamber was broken by a firm voice pronouncing in clear tones, “The council finds the defendant guilty as charged.” Once again these 14 stalwart dispensers of justice had decided, after careful deliberation, upon the guilt or innocence of a fellow student. The Student Council includes in its mem- bership an elected representative from each class as well as all class presidents and presi- dents of all school organizations. Under the direction of Sister Mary Veronica, R.S.M., the council serves as a link between the faculty and student body. Acting as big sisters to the rest of the girls, the councilors cheerfully sup- ply guidance and aid to their classmates, thus tempering justice with a spirit of friendliness and helpfulness. Formally inducted during an assembly pro- gram, September 22, members of the Student Council formed three committees for ways and means, lost and found, and clean-up depart- ments with a designated chairman for each group. Thus operating, the organization ren- dered valuable service during the school year. TOP: It is a memorable day when Virginia Brown, president of the Student Council, be- stows pins on the other offi- cers, Patricia Garvin, vice-presi- dent, and Ann Lea Hurst, secre- tary. BOTTOM: A hush fills the audi- torium as the Student Coun- cilors, Ellen Sheridan, Phyllis Astumian, Shirley Shaheen, Joyce Ellerbee Angela Camerio, Peggy Biggs, Jacque Yeager, Alanna Morrison, Sara Jo Isaf, and Mar- garet McCrary solemnly recite their pledge.

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and Living... COUNSELORS Furnishing a spiritual foundation for the building process is the work of the Jesuits of saint Joseph’s Church of whose parish the Mount de Sales girls are members. Father Ben- anti, as pastor, conducted the Marian year closing ceremony and the Sodality reception, assisted at the dedication of Mercy Hall, and presided at graduation. Father McCown and Father Bannin, as chaplains, alternate weekly in celebrating Mass in the convent chapel and act as counselors to the student body. Besides being moderator for the Teen-Age Club, Father Bannin also conducts religion classes twice a week. TOP: REV. CARMINE BENANTI, S. J. Pastor CENTER: REV. JAMES H. McCOWN, S. J. Chaplain RIGHT: REV. EUGENE BANNIN, S. J. Chaplain Religion Teen-Age Club Moderator

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and Efficient Crew. CUSTODIANS Mt. de Sales just wouldn't seem the same without the faithful and efficient staff of custodians, who have worked diligently and cheerfully to make the school a “home away from home” for many hundreds of boarders and day students. Through the years they have made the dusting and cooking, the washing and the gardening a labor of love for the institution of which they are such a very great part. Indeed, the fondest memories of many former Mount girls center around our own dear maid, Fanny Williams, who during 34 years of faithful service has been the true friend and confidante of “her girls.” Equally regarded is John Thrash who has been a familiar sight on the campus for 31 years and has rendered invaluable aid to make life at the Mount comfortable and se- cure. TOP: Checking the lunchroom. tables for completeness and perfection of the settings, Elzatia Johnston, Birdie Mae Jones, and Lila Beall, dining-room and kitchen maids, stop to pose for a picture. LEFT: Always mindful of the upkeep of school property, John Thrash dexterously sharpens the blade of a carving knife. BOTTOM LEFT: Laundress Belle Becker irons linen in the large and well-equipped brick laundry maintained on the campus. LEFT: Exhibiting her familiar and brilliant smile, Fanny Williams relaxes after a hard day’s work, cleaning up for her beloved “Injuns.” To several generations of students faithful Fanny has been friend and advisor. ecree a eee ee ott Ps