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

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ind Vigor... emerged victorious by defeating the sophomores two out of three games, December 10. The bas- ketball tournament, held. in March, was equally exciting. Sister Mary Jeanne advised the Athletic Associ- ation which met on the second Wednesday of the month and which sponsored the autumn dance, November 13, and the spring formal in April. The A.A. participated in the poppy sale sponsored by the American Legion and the tag sale for the benefit of the Tallulah Falls schools. With pro- ceeds from these sales, they contributed the statue of Our Lady of Mercy for the new Mercy Hall. TOP: “It’s a ringer!” cry energetic sopho- mores, Betty Herndon, Mary C. Joiner, Ann Barrett, and Patricia Cassidy as Sister Mary Jeanne looks on. CENTER: During practice for the field day, Alanna Morrison, Becky Long, and Pauline Garvin form a pyramid. LEFT: “Will it go over?” wonder Laura Mae Parden, Virginia Herring, Patricia Cassidy, Mary Jane Farrell, Carole Schroeder, Nancy Monroe, and Lyneath Branch during a tense moment as they enjoy an exciting game of volleyball during gym per- iod.

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Lend Strengt ATHLETICS “Tenshun! Ready with the count, begin!” This was a familiar refrain on Tuesdays and Fridays when students donned gym suits to report for physical education class. Calisthenics, led by Pa- tricia Garvin, Mary Tanner, and Dorothy Biggs, warmed them up for sports, directed by Sister Mary Jeanne and Patricia Garvin. Charlene Nash, Maxine Ross, Judy Cooper, and Shirley Lominick gave commands as the girls who weren’‘t engaged in a game marched. Intramural volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis tournaments created thrills and tension. Volleyball playoffs were held the first week of December. Competition ran high as the classes struggled for the coveted cup. The juniors . SU . beh as® TOP: Aiming carefully, Tish Lehner and Lyneath Branch hope for bull’s-eyes as they use their leisure time to achieve greater skill in archery. CENTER: Gaily strutting, Virginia Herring, Nancy Monroe, Jackie Parden, and Jan Curry prepare to give a twirling exhibi- tion. RIGHT: “Tennis, anyone?” Skipping merrily to the court, Maxine Ross; Charlene Nash, and Laura Mae Robertson, members of the Junior Class, practice in preparation for the annual spring tennis tourna- ment.

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TOP: Charlene Huhn., Jan- et Lezert and Martha Cooney prepare to whirl around the skating rink. CENTER: Ann Barrett and Pat Garvin, Tish Lehner, and Ralph Barker dance to one of the many pop- ular dance records at Teen-Agers. BOTTOM: Couples dance to the theme melody of “White Christmas” at the formal. 24 Add Char SOCIAL EVENTS Even school life has its lighter moments for fun and laughter. At timely intervals there were a variety of social events ranging from such informal affairs as the sophomores’ skating party for the seniors to the formal banquet welcoming the seniors to the Alumnae Association. At the informal Harvest Dance, Nov. 13, St. Joseph’s Hall was transformed in- to a whirl of “Autumn Leaves.” Shimmering snowflakes and traditional trees carried out the theme, “White Christ- mas,” at the formal, Dec. 11, sponsored by the Sodality and C.S.M.C. Resident students entertained the sen- iors at a banquet on the feast of St. Francis de Sales. Following this the group enjoyed a delightful movie, So This Is Love. Myriads of delicate streamers and rays of misty light converted the auditorium into a fairyland at the formal held by the A.A. in April. Finally the long awaited May night ar- rived! Juniors and seniors flocked to the prom, the social climax of the year. These were the highlights brightening the school calendar of ‘54-’55.