Notre Dame Academy - Regina Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Senior year marks the last Ma crowning for some. Here two senior lead their class in the ceremony, (top This senior homeroom group has a look of sadness and happiness on their faces as they reflect on this last cere- mony, (middle) Standing aro und the circle, the school waits reverently for the crowning . . . the big moment for Our Lady and for them. 18 May Crowning 1 1

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Students Enjoy Classical Pla s Aiiyoiii ' lur Sliakesix-dre, .Niiiet -tlir : ' lulluit: WfckiiiK NDtrc Dami; stiidciils. faculty memltcrt and mothers were j»i June 10, 1983. wlum (hc-y tx ar l rd two SlK rtwa huwr» ajid ' »»i .- slatioii waKoti at 7:.3() a. in, for the- annual tnp to Slnaliitd Tiur loriH ride was broki-ii by a stop to stretch and another t j t-al nch In the- OoiiKlas W ' eldon park jutt ouUide London, CJntario. Upon arris al in Stratford, the travelers settled into roonuat tlic Mar-Cc Motel and then headed for tossn. The quaint little city of Stratford offered something for esers( ne- I ' or those into nature, there ssere paths along the Ason River and opportunities to feed the sssans. The meticuknuK lurpt Shakespearean Gardens offered an opportunity to stroll lliroMKh rose-lined paths and dozens rjf shade tree . For the iiiorc adventurous, paddle boats ssere rented to explore the river. Probably the most popular pastime, though, u-as shopping in I lie city s numerous and saried shops. Many those to take full .icKanta e of the exchange rate and go on a shopping spree. The 19S.3 plass. everyone agreed, vsere exceptional. Stu- dents coukln t decide whether they enjoyed Macbeth or . s Ydu Like It more. Eseryone agreed, though, that Gilbert and Sullivan s musical. The Gondelier ' s kept all theatre goers in stitches . The trip home featured S:.30 a.m. mass at the St. Peters Ba-silica Church in Jjondon and an earls- break st at N!cl )n- ald s Then it w.is on to the . mbassador Bridge, Detroit, l ' S. , and home in Toledo. Jennifer Mominee. along s»ith other ND. girls, come back from a short but memorable trip in Stratford. Stratford IT

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L:.A;:S f - : The banners, candles, flags, and tlie crucifix lead the procession. Eacli of these has a speciiU place in this digni- fied ceremony. The earning of the . merican flag is ;ui important adjimct of Ma - crowming ana the flowers make even a cloud da bright. Nancy Comes, ' 83. crowns Our U d ith a beautiful crowni of flowers. This is a er honored pri ilege. School Honors Blessed Virgin I.ast .May as (;v( r other .May, the student and faculty members of . otre Dame Ac erny set aside a day to honor .Vlary in a special ceremony. In the sprint; of 1983, .May 21 was that special day tdled Notre Dame Day. The mornini; started with a prayer service and the induction of the student council offic-ers into their respective offices. Then the rosar was begun with a j;roup of ?irls leading the academy faith c- jmmunit . A slide presentation provided each student with some spiritual insight to reflect up jn. After completini4 the rosary, the procession wended its way outside. Although it was a misty. overcast day, the weather permitted an outdoor crowning. In this respect the earnest prayers of girls, parents, and teachers were rewarded. For each of the homerooms there were two leaders from the senior class who carried the two bouquets of flowers that the homeroom was to present to Mary. The seniors wore their caps and gouTis for this occasion, while non- seniors were attired in the dress uniform. Nancy Comes was honored with the priNilege of crowning Mar . ThecrowTi bearer was Linda Zieeler. After the crowning, each cla ss le el planted a tree that s mbohzes life and growth and their enduring bonding to their alma mater. Kristen McCer ! May Crowning iS