Notre Dame Academy - Tryst Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Triangles and ph lla challenge Wont to know where the C's are nt IZ:-H? Consult Jeanette Greco, Florence Matcer or Janet Mazurclt. They can tell you after the annual change of roster, for they Carefully mounted and checked the planned schedule. The confused rules for French and Latin pronunciation and grammar were finally mastered, and the wearers of the red and blue delved into Caesar and French conversation. Across the hall, other Sophs, armed with needles or spoons, made further progress in mas- tering the culinary arts. Not believing in all work and no play, sophomores developed their play time into making and carrying on traditions. Following custom,t they organized a very successful C.S.M.C. Valentine Party for the benefit of the Missions, while a new tradition was begun this year when the Sophomore Class invited the Juniors of Gonzaga to be their guests at their tea dance in January. Mrs. Coe locates ll city in Asia Minor that Hercules visited during his famous journeys. I.atin ll students learn of his exploits while they translate The Twelve Labors of Hercules. Claudia Eilert, Kathleen Taylor, Catherine Scott, and Carole Brown. Proving triangles congruent may stump some sophomores, but these four seem to ltnovs just what tl'1ey're doing. Toni Kearins, Mary Pat Mclireen, Margaret O'Connell and Margaret Lo Bianco. Q0

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Biolog and French add sparkle for Red and Blue A girl with dash galore . . . must be a sophomore. The theme song of the red and blue rang through the school, as the Class of '60 set out to utilize their abundant energy. Groping to acquire a deeper knowledge of their faith, Sophs spent first periods exploring Church History and learning to live the Mass throughout the day. Anabolism, osmosis, sporulation! What was the meaning of all this? Investigators probed with scissors and knife into the unknown, discovering some of the secrets of life. With the conquest of science, sophomores put their scientific brains together and in February sponsored N.D.A.'s first Science Fair. Geometricians conquered the world of polygons and sectors, while English class opened new horizons in prose and poetry. English meant, too, acting and producing a Mexican comedy, Sunday Costs Five Pesos, for their beloved Sophomore Day. Meeting the author of your new biology book and discovering that she is an alumna of your school and a classmate of your mother was the unusual experience of three Sophs in September. Patricia Robison, Kathleen Bridy, and Kathleen Scanlon wel- comed back to N.D.A. Sister Rita, author of Biology-The Study of Living Things. Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane hill shall come against himf, The peaceful convent garden takes on a new appearance as N-.,., sophomores portray scenes from Shakespearels Muubvfh under the direction of Mrs Del3UCY- 50ldiers of Malcolm's army, ready to throw down their lcavy screens are Melita Link, Kathleen Dugan, May Covins, Judy Foley, and Mary Carroll, I9

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,Tia E11 fl just a minute, smile junior storekeepers as they care for a crowd in the school store. Catherine Harrell, Mary Manley and Pat Madigan help Marilyn Lance and Eleanor Ryan with their purchases. Juniors supplement their religion course with papal encyclicals. Preparing for a panel discussion are Arlene W'halen, Kath- leen A. Daly, Maryedna Proctor, Christine Schmeltz. Patricia Riccardi. .Ioan Bielaslti, and Priscilla Pilson. -V-up if -1 f .. Q . , ' is... icq.. ,,.gi.a...q For all the intentions of Thy Sacred Heart . . . Morning prayers launch the day for N.D.A.ians of this Junior home room, Ann Wilsoii, Priscilla Pilson, Pat Riccardi, Pat McKay, Jeanette Greco, Mary Fitzgerald, Marie Anthon and Mary Manley. Ja. 's As the Class of ,S9 donned Our Lady's color, they began more seriously to prepare for the world of tomorrow. Each school day brought new assurance and determination, as new studies brought them into closer contact with the world around them. Their courses in American history and American literature traced the growth of their nation, and made them realize more profoundly that they were a part of all the world, with a heritage derived from many races and ideals. The business women of the future were introduced to the world of stenography and typing, and strove to reach the goal of the poised and perfect secretary. Counting the membership buttons of the junior Red Cross is Joan Bielaslti. joan Bush, Margaret Roach, and Bernadette O'Connell admire the poster which will launch the Red Cross fund raising drive. 21