Nazareth Academy - Alexine Yearbook (La Grange Park, IL)

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Drama Club ojfcers: BOTTOM ROW.' L. Rolmrv, President,' D. Crilly, Vice-President,- TOP ROW: J. Pubantz, Secretaryg M. Shannon, Treasurerg M. F inilzo, Point Chairman. A tw? V rx' Billis and the boys find that tl1ere's nothing like a dame. N We've got some dope on your Frcnchnzanf' 56

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A... L. Strings: BOTTOM ROW: C. Barnas, S. Dufour, K. Zagorski, L. Molidor, L. Sullivan, M. Vlaclz, K. Rubeck: TOP ROW: A. Grayliack, N. Koutek, R. Paez, B. Grayhack, C. Brown, M. Roman, C. DiPirro, R. Poprawski, C. Mlot Strings: BOTTOM ROW: C. Huth, D. Dries, S. Harrigan, L. Chadwick, M. Casaletto: TOP ROW: M. Ward, K. Martin, M. Henz, I. LeBeau, 1. Ring, M. Malloy, K. Gates . V ng .... f . -was - 1 l m fab . Q 'f - -A 1 j . 2- .. - -.:1:?:i:l:l'1:- ' X -' - ' - '- . Q, v V if J L I C. .3 .N - 3 kk JJ Woodwinds: BOTTOM ROW: B. Flowers, J. Rachick, M. Ward, L. Thorson, TOP ROW: M. Kiley, K. LaBan, K. Quatrine, K. Hinman, C. Brown, K. Rockwood Brass: BOTTOM ROW: C. Mares, K. Thorson, P. Edmunds: TOP ROW: M. Lesch, D. Mueller, N. Mance, D. Ardizzone 55 Orchestra lived by breathing from the diaphragm, practicing volume, balance, intonations, and articulations. They rejoiced in harmony. Learning to play together was an exercise in self-control. Orchestra was a combination of various talents and maturities. It was an experiment of theatre-in-the-round, combos, string ensembles, and freshman quintets. Bazaarnival, like Orchestra, was a potpourri of efforts and characters. The result was equally delightful. MUSIC CLUBS Repertoire, in a victory over tense nerves and frozen fingers, performed in front of audiences. They created not only sound, but also an appreciation for the genius of man. To combine voice with mind and create something beautiful and unique was the object of Choral Club. Its members transformed themselves into native girls in South Pacific, Christmas carolers, and Olde English folk singers. They practiced the Halleluia Chorus for the Illinois State Contest, watching rhythm, volume, tone, crescendo, and decrescendo. A spring concert with St. Ignatius warranted additional work, but the reward was evident, even as the final vibration extinguished itself. The Sophtones learned the techniques of harmony, volume, rhythm, and balance. By applying this knowledge in South Pacific , they felt the satisfaction that comes from hard work and practice.

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Hallo, G.I.. ' N. W3 A responsive mind meets the challenge of to be or not to be' with a burst of thought, emotion, and imagination, and by being', another, not just playing', him. DRAMA CLUB SOUTH PACIFIC The Drama Club member was given a chance to do all this through 'fSouth Pacific , Studio B, theatre parties, Star! , the Illinois Speech Contest, and The House of Bernarda Alba? From comedy readings, after-dinner speaking, original creations, extemperaneous monologues, and the children's play, came a recognition of man's power to create and his ability to perform. All props set? 'fLight people, stand by! All shrunken heads accounted for? Sailors, your cue!', The house all assembled? . . . NO! Just one more little push! Quiet off stagell' The overture begins and signals the long-awaited for opening. Fear, anticipation, excitement, and a multitude of other emotions are felt. Mistakes can't be made. The fruit of weeks of hard work will manifest itself on this night. The voices of the Sophtones fade away and the first act begins. Time passes so quickly and Act II is ahnost finished. Soon the house will be empty and Bali Hai will become Nazareth's auditorium once more.