Notre Dame High School - Torch Yearbook (Belmont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

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Unless Blessed Julie had had the faith and fortitude to found the order of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we would never have had the opportunity of being taught by these Sisters. It seems that with this thought in mind, Oh! how good is the good Godlv, Blessed Julie Billiart went through life doing much to enrich the Catholic Faith. She must have had a great abundance of God's grace and love to be the foundress of a re- ligious order. The Sisters of Notre Dame came to America as teachers, their mission was to form minds g but through the years these Sisters have done more than mould our minds g they have influenced us in soul, mind and body by their toil. Thus, with these few inadequate words we dedicate the following pages of our yearbook to one of God's most gracious foundresses, our beloved patroness, Blessed Julie Billiart. ilk' i xl? X it vluqm 1 .-N af., , 1 vw' -:xxxxxx :V V- A' 1, If . . ' 3'1 . e H -1 t. .'f' ff 5 ' 55 f ,alll Hr ' .,,,I l. 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BELMONT, CALIFORNIA Acting as pioneers in preparing Notre Dame's first edition of the year- book, we sincerely hope you will derive a few moments of pleasure and re- call a nostalgic memory or two of your own. ln the following pages we wish to present some candid views of students in the various phases of their life at N. D. B. We hope to illustrate in these pages their academic and extracurricular pursuits. We trust this first edition of the Torch will find its place beside the many other traditions which we have enjoyed and ad- mired during our four years here. We believe that by the labor, coopera- tion, and integrity of the students and through the careful guidance of our faculty advisors, new ideas will be brought forth to better and preserve this impressive record of student life. THE EDITORS FACU LTY - 4 X 5:35 'H 1 -QM: it-A sw Sister Regina Marie, Superior Sister Catharine Julie, Principal Sister Gerard Marie, Vice Principal Sister Victoire Julie Sister Marie of St. Joseph Sister Loretta Julie Sister Loyola Marie Sister Mary Lawrence Sister Angela Bernardine Sister Marie Ernestine Sister Ignatius of Mary FACU LTY E123 ,F 5-.ff Left to right-Miss Ann Day, Miss Frances Callison, Mrs. Florence Nunes, Mrs. John Bradley, Mrs. Jean Maxwell, Miss Marie Keroack, Mrs. Lawrence Wise. MUSIC DEPT Mrs. Kathryn McCain, Mrs, Kathryn Burgess, Mrs. Lillian Prescott School Nurse-Mrs. Audrey Kelley Dramatics-Miss Beulah Bayless Assisting the Sisters of Notre Dame in their educational guidance are these com- petent members of the lay faculty. They fill many important posts in the curriculum as they teach several of the main college prepar- atory courses at Notre Dame. STUDENT QFFICERS Left to right, seated-A. Diedrichs, secretary, A. Nielson, president, C. Spillane, vice presidentg standing-B. Prato, athletic manager, C. Hahir, treasurer. in STUDENT BODY OFFICERS -.- ji ev.. A1 l STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right, first row-M. Mainland, S. Dunlap, A. Tinoco, M. Thurtle, J. Barnwell. Second row-C. Regenass, B. 0'Gara, L. Lar- son, C. McCarthy, H. Wuesterfield, E. Nissen. Third row-P. Scri- bante, M. Menne, M. Mollohan, M. J. Rockwell, E. Armanini, N. Eilert. Absent-A. Fournier, R. Plath. Q95 90 QQ if ' 3 Mx? SENIGIQS MARY JANE ROCKWELL, Treasurer Footlight Fever Science, Dramatics, Spanish, Siena, Block B, Student Council 41 MARLENE MENNE, Athletic Manager Beats All Science, Dramatics, Block B, Student Council 41 MARILYN MOLLOHAN, President ' Infectious Grin Science, Block B, Y.C.S., Spanish, Student Council, 3, 4 4 NANCY EILERT, Vice President Sunny and Bright Science, Block B, Y.C.S., Spanish, Dramatics, Siena, Student Council 3, 4 ELAINE ARMANINI, Secretary Queen of Hearts Science, Dramatics, Spanish, Student Council 2, 3, 4- a Agn... .. BEVERLY ALLEN Perpetual Motion Science, Dramatics, Block B, Siena, Spanish, Art, Student ,Council 2 ROBIN BOSTICK Quiet Poise Science, Dramatics, Spanish SHARON BOUCHER, Torch Editor Charming Dynamo Dramatics, Science, Block B, Art BARBARA JO BRUCE Live Wire Science, Dramatics, Block B, Art GAY CAMERON Bundle of Fun Spanish, Dramatics SHIRLEY CERF Willing Worker Dramatics fl Q X MARY BUNYAN Endearing Manner Science JOEL BURKE Bubhling Cheers Science, Dramatics, Siena, Block B :- f LINDA CHAPMAN Cenial Mirth Science, Dramatics, Block B Art HONOR DENNEY Charming Chick Spanish, Dramatics, Block B, Student Council 1, 2 ANN DIEDRICHS, Studenz Body Secretary Laughable and Lovahle Science, Spanish, Dramatics, Student Council 3, 4 JEAN FERLICK Generous Sympathy Dramatics, Spanish, Clee JOYCE FULLMER Little Sport Block B, Art JEANNE CAMEL Cream of the Crop Science, Dramatics, Spanish MIMI FIGUEROA Cay Senorita Spanish KATHERINE FOX Beguiling Miss Block B CAROL GRANELLI Sunny Smile Dramatics, Art GLADYS GUERRERO Flashing Eyes Spanish ANN GUSTAFSON Dancing Dream Spanish, Dramatics, Block B DOROTHY HARBAUGH Sweet Petite Dramatics SHEILA KELLEY Pert Redhead Dramatics CEORGETTE KILBY Ever Serene Art DONNA HEARNE Irish Blarney Dramatics GAIL HENNESSY Twinkle Toes Dramatics DIANE KLASSEN Dark Eyes Siena, Dramatics KATHERINE LANGDON Carefree Comedienne Science, Dramatics, Siena MARJORIE LOFTUS Tactlul Assistance Dramatics WENDY MALLEN Creative Genius Siena, Dramatics, Spanish, Block B, Art PATRICEA MCCORMICK Unpredictable Pat Spanish MARY MILLER Intellectual Nonsense Siena, Block B, Spanish I I SHARON MALONEY Comical Antics Dramatics Art SANDRA MCAFEE Frank and Friendly Dramatics 'R GRACE MORABITO Fashionable Belle Spanish ARLA NIELSEN, Student Body President Versatility Plus Science, Block B, Y.C.S. Dramatics, Student Council f 1, 3, 4- DOLORES NISSEN Ready Laugh Spanish, Dramatics, Block B FRANCES NOONEY Happy-Co-Lucky Dramatics, Block B Student Council 1 l X, BARBARA PLATH Soft Spoken Spanish BARBARA PRATO, Student Body Athletic Manager Sports Ace Spanish, Block B, Student Council 3, 4- 1 . CATHERINE OSWALD Constant Kay KAY PICKERING Appealing Sincerity MARCOT RALLEY Sweet Sophislication Clee LOIS ROACH Shy Genius Science. Dramatics, Latin Block B NANCY RODDY Little Miss Science. Dramatics Block B ELSIE SCHMIDT Talkative Delight Science, Dramatics Block B Glee, Spanish , JEANNE STEGALL Celestial Charm Dramatics VERA WESCOTT Starry Eyed l l LUCILLE SCHMITZ Happy Lou Block B CAROLYN SPILLANE, Student Body Vice President All Round Teen Science, Dramatics, Spanish Siena, Block B, Student Council 2, 3, 4- SYLVIA WILSON Lovable Lass Spanish MARY WYATT Little Dynamite Siena, Dramatics Q99 QS' is :F ff! WF f4:v 'x If r 'Ss gn-12 'W 1 ,,,- ,,---N Q-- P.--f-Q . ' Q9 9? 9 Xl ,! I I PAUL SCRIBANTE President 1' X 'CN , 1 PAT WALKER Vice President 4' 1 . A Y. EMMA-LEE NISSEN Secretary ffwraf 1 i I as., .mxl BETSY O'GARA Treasurer LEE LARSEN Athletic Manager F' . DQ tig or Left to right, first row-D. Raoul-Duval, J. Rowe, P. McCabe. Second row-P. Mallen A. Eager, E. Allison. Third row-D. Kane, J. Denney, K. Gross. Fourth row-J. Adams V. Smith, M. R. Giusti. Fifth row-G. Gander, M. Hayward, E. Korhummel. . , ' - ,, 5 5 'Y 'f ? f -1 M -,,.,,.,..., ,,,f .,- ,M ,,,A p1,,4,,x,?.. Q W m 1' L '-lifilif-PWZY7 A half JW I lv 3 AL , 1 ff us: 3 , X f 1 .x ANNABEL Tl NOCO Presirlent isa pf. .Unk Y 11' x S CAROLE MCCARTHY Vice President .mi Q Uk L .. B JEANNINE DUNLAP Secretary V, hw' , MARY MAINLAND Treasurer 4- Y - HELEN WUESTERFIELD Athletic Manager 6 new X f new 38 'fb Left to right, first row-J. Nouque, M. L. Morgan, D. Hughson. Second row--K. Gardiner, M. Connell, J. Nunziati. Third row-S. Caine, A. Montenegro, C. Valente. Fourth row- K. Feeley, S. Harris, A. Frey. Fifth row-J. Flynn, N. Breeden, B. Cusack. Sixth row- M. McKeegan, E. L. Campagne, S. Chamberlin. 1 ' xx P ' U I s ANTI ONETTE FOURNIER President JUDY BARNWELL Vice President .., ,E L CARLENE RECANASS Secretary it is T - 3 MAUR EEN THURTLE Treasurer REGINA PLATH Athletic Manager Y 3 5 3 5 ef 3 5 :lf- by -:hu -nr? Q15 Ql- .ins Left to right, first row--D. Davis, L. Rice, T. Conner. Second row-J. Waterman, J Blankenship, V. Brown. Third row-N. Wisdom, E. Doyle. Fourth row-D. Fish, P Mforey, M. Healy. Fifth row-J. Barnwell, J. Kara. Sixth row-J. Fitzsimmons, M. Mor- gan, J. Hunter. Seventh row-B. Corpstien, J. Fisher, P. Maxwell. Eighth row-M I Taylor, J. Giannotti, N. Pennington, N. Rohrer. Ninth row-P. Conboy, J. LeClei'cq. J. Dawson. N 4, M' fl I UN C U I. T MAD SCIENTISTS Look out! here come those Mad Scien- tists. You are never safe when one of this clulfs members is on the loose trying to smash atoms or each other. Left to right, first row-M. Bunyan, secretaryg N. Roddy, vice-president, Boucherg second row-A. Dieclrichs, C Spillane, V. O'Leary. C. Hahir, L. Roach, R. Bostick treasurerg J. Burke, M. Miller, president, M. Menne, E Armaniniftliird row--A. Nielsen. N. Eilert, M. Mollohan M. J. Rockwell. Absent-L. Chapman, E. Schmidt, J Camel, S. Kelley, B. Allen, C. Cameron, H. Denney, K Langdon. s 1 U Q A I. BIOLOGY SCIENCE Ever wonder why there are no bugs around? They have all been collected by our insect-minded or should it be bug-happy Biology Science Club? Left to right-M. Mainland, D. Hughson, R. Scharff, C. McCarthy, P. Slaney, L. Bristol, K. Gardiner, J. Dunlap, A. Frey. L--'f if J l' Q U L T U I2 A L ..4 - -v-mamey.-As.. ,, SIENA Don't ever try to argue with a member of this debating club because as the old saying goes, 'cYou just can't Winf, Time has proved that these girls are well versed in the art of public speaking. Left to right, first row-E. Nissen, K. Von Emster, B Maestri, J. Burke, M. Mainland, W. Mallen, C. Spillane M. Wyatt, presidentg P. Mallen, S. Murphyg second row! J. Fotopulos, B. Cusack, C. Cross, R. Razzetto, A. Frey M. Alberg third row-C. Feeley, D. Hughson, C. Loeffler G. Gander, M. E. Donnelly, V. Leeg fourth row-L. Lar son, D. Klassen, L. Diedrichs, M. J. Rockwell, M. Hay ward, M. Bergman, D. Raoul-Duval. C U L T U I2 A L LATIN No one can say that '4Latin is a dead lan- guagef' These lively girls make this language seem very modernistie and interesting. Schol- ars, indeed, are these Latin students. Left to right. first row-M. Mainland, vice-presidentg L. Roach, preside-ntg B. Unger, V. Ulrich. treasurer, M. Thurtle. J. Lf-Clerq. P. Maxwell, P. Conhoy, J. Dunlap, secretary, R. Razzettog second row-A. Lugliani, J. Griffin, A. Frey, K. Gardiner. L. Wallace, J. Pierazzi, D. Perry, D. Malerbi, M. J. Dillon, M. Coffey, R. Spieler, K. Feeley, J. Waterman, D. Fisch. 24 C U L T U R A I. DRAMATICS GL '99 Talk about ham actors. N. D. B. has its share in this club, but no one can deny that they've done a wonderful job on their several productions. Left to right, first row-H. Denney, A. Nielsen, D. Hearne, S. Cerf, A. Diedrichs, M. Wyatt, S. Boucher, second row- D. Harbaugh, S. Kelley, C. Spillane, A. Gustafson, W. Mallen, R. Bostick, third row-J. Ferlick, B. Allen, C. Granelli, S. Maloney, G. Hennessy, L. Chapman, fourth row-E. Schmidt, E. Armanini, M. Menne, J. Burke, M. Loftus, D. Klassen, fifth row-F. Nooney, B. Bruce, M. J. Rockwell, L. Roach, J. Camel, S. McAfee. Absent-N. Roddy, D. Nissen. -uf' 1 I li l f GLEE Those sweet and melodious sounds echoing through the corridors naturally come from the harmonious voices of our Clee Club. Left to right, first row-C. Gross, P. Marley, L. Larson, second row-K. von Emster, K. Gardiner, C. Hahir, V. Smith, third row-A. Merryman, M. McKeegan, E. Nissen. Absent-M. Peterson, J. Fullmer, B. Combe, J. Maginnis. X12 assi ., l .iii 4 C U I. T . U R A L FEDERATION Apostolic The American troops in Korea can thank this group for the Catholic literature received ahroad, they also send such reading material to hospitals. During Lent We are reminded by these hard Workers to make sacrifices. Left to right, first row-R. Vogl. M. Ralley. co-chairmang L. Roach, chairmang C. Regenriss, J. Flynn. M. McKeegan3 second row-P. Duff. D. Cersmeier, C. Martin. M. Morgan, J. Kara. B. Stewart. thirrl row-A. Merryinan. A. Four- nier. M. E. Donnelly. V. Lee, M. Albers, D. Newsom, fourth row-E. Casanova. B. Higgins. J. Fischer. P. McMillen, M. J. Taylor, E. Korhummcl. V. O'Leary, A. Lugliani, R. Razzetto. 26 Literature Collecting and organizing Catholic mate- rial fills the free time of this group. Their pamphlets and leaflets are found in strategic spots all over N. D. B. Members-S. McAfee, chairmang P. McCormick, co-chair- mang R. Bostick, D. Kane, D. Higgins, K. Feeley, M. Main- land, E. Lawrence, J. Nouque, N. Lemos, L. Bristol, M. L. Morgan, M. Haggerty, E. Laurey, S. Burrows, P. Han- sen, M. Healy, B. Vincequerra, S. Cunha, M. Klandi, B. Unger, G. Valladeo. Publicity Striking posters and class discussions pro- moted hy these energetic girls have made the Federation meetings more interesting. Left to right, first row-B. Plath, K. Fox, D. Hearne, co- chairman, J. Fullmer, K. Langdon, chairmang M. Whoel, G. Kilby, K. Pickering. C U I. T U F2 A I. Parish Teaching catechism, taking the census, helping at childrenis Mass and singing in the parish choir all enter into the work of the parish committee. Members-D. Nissen, chairmang B. J. Bruce, co-chairman, K. Benton, S. Derzay, D. Fisch, M. Haul, C. Jonas, P. Max- well, P. Morey, A. Nelson, C. Ruggiero, M. Smith, R. Spieler, R. Stradcutter, L. Wallace, J. Waterman, J. Mor- sette, K. Morsette, C. Hege, P. Hannigan, K. Gardiner, V. Hartung, C. Marshall, H. Maldenka, K. Gross, P. Collins, J. Griffin, D. Mayer, J. Miller, B. O'Gara, P. Scribante, P. Walker, J. Ferlick, D. Harbaugh, M. Loftus, B. Prato, N. Roddy, E. Schmidt, L. Schmitz, M. Wyatt, M. Bunyan. 'U In GL. Mission The orphaned children of foreign lands owe a great deal to these girls who are so gen- erous with their time and energy. They col- lect toys and clothing to send overseas and encourage contributions to the Pope's Poor Children Fund. Left to right, first row-M. Mollahan, M. Miller, M. Aeberhard, J. Mills, C. Valente, H. Miller, R. Scharff, J. Treher, K. Koster, C. Loeffler, G. Morabito, second row- J. Dunlap, C. McCarthy, M. J. Dillon, D. Davis, C. Coch- rane, J. Hunter, M. Thurtle, M. Coffey, L. Diedrichs, M. Baier, G. Hennessy, C. Spillane, D. Klassen, B. Allen, co- chairmang third row-D. Pearson, H. Wuesterfield, L. Lar- son, M. J. Rockwell, A. Diedrichs, A. Gustafson, chairman, M. Menne, N. Eilert. FEDERATION sais... Christian Life Forgetful girls at N. D. B. are reminded daily of the First Fridays, Holy Days of Obligation and other Catholic duties hy these helpful students. Members-L. Chapman, chairman: S. Maloney, co-chairman, S. Boucher, E. Arlnanini, H. Denney, F. Nooney. S. Kelly, J. Gamel, J. Grant, S. Murphy, P. Mallen, C. Donohue. A. Montenegro, M. Muller, S. Burke. D. Hughson. C. Lutticken, D. Malerbi, J. Fitzsimmons, J. LeClercq, J. Mallen, V. Ulrich. E. Cortopassi. N. Rohrer. N. Pennington. C. Trice, T. Conner, M. Coppoin. C U L T U I2 A L BLOCK B ,Q , 1 Y... rf' I 1 Left to right, first row-A. Gustafson, D. Lyons, L. Chap- man, B. Prato, D. Nissen, L. Schmitz, L. Larsen, J. Treherg second row-C. Donohue, J. Miller, P. Walker, P. Collins, D. Mayer, E. Rixen, J. Fullmer, K. Fox, W. Denny, F. Nooney, B. Allen, third row-E. Schmidt, M. J. Rockwell, L. Diedrichs, J. Burke, C. Loeffler, M. Miller, E. Nissen, M. Mollohan, C. Hahir, M. Menne, W. Mallen, S. Boucher, L. Roach. Absent-N. Roddy. Above is the honorary athletic society at Notre Dameg this group combines fun and school spirit by their frequent rallies and annual barbecue, ski trip and spring swimming events. ww..-Q , n t. ki . 'tl uv. ,.- 4'--even ' .x,, I... - P-...Univ ., Qi.. ,if- gl av- ri g! fj4,,'f2:Qf'-4' ' is + !':ff- :f- 'i- Q' - 4 '13 L.,-Q. I nz.- Q , Q 94 . R is ' Y'-9: ,- J' ,IQ 3 -'ft Q A I as, INITIATION ' CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Each year as the Christmas season draws near, the girls collect large quantities of canned goods and other useful items to send to charitable organizations. Several members of each class are delegated to deliver these welcome gifts. All the students are happy in The junior class was amazed at the unusually fine spirit and willing participation displayed by the freshman class on their initiation day, and all shared both the fun and re- freshments served as a close to the festivities. 30 the thought that it is Hbetter to give than to receivef' The girls assembling the packages are, left to right: B. Pesco, L. Schmitz, J. Treher and L. Larson. TI-IE JUNICDR-SENIGR DINNER . x -we ,Sql .3152-,.,',a ,:, .fi ,' yy 7 .N x-St 1 M .3'iw4h-r,:w- ' .,.w 'f'. Y Afisf' W , Wifi- i .,- -gi- -f,r3.-V-1 E ,L T , U As part of the seniors' festivities the junior class entertained them at a dinner, the theme of which was 4'Paris au Printempsn beautifully car- ried out in the dining hall. Members of the freshman class provided a truly French entertainment and each senior received a lovely memento booklet. Songs of farewell sung by both classes brought smiles and tears of fond re- membrance of happy High School Days. ,l ii 3: 'Q xf iii YU. 'luxe .xx ' s-.Q ,- ' 'X vi. 6 g,.f' Q- ' I-IALLQWEEN' PMQTY .v , 1015 The junior class made every- one believe that the Hit Parade had come to Notre Dame. v 'v The frosh scored a big success with their Super Circus. 32 The gym was transformed in- to a T.V. studio. The seniors won first prize for their space ship to Mars. The sophomores produced a gigantic T.V. set, the biggest on earth or so they said. MAIQDI GRAS The entire student body attended the annual Mardi Gras on the Tuesday before Lent. Elaine Armanini, beautiful as the HQueen of Hearts, arrived in a flowery chariot sur- rounded by her lovely attendants Jeanne Cam- el and Jeanne Stegall, seniors, Pam Marley and Malila Sandoval, juniors, Maureen Peter- son and Ann Cianciarulo, sophomores, and Judy Hunter and Joan Kara, freshmen. After the solemn Coronation talented members of the student body presented for the queenis enter- tainment a clever and varied program. Next came dinner in the dining room, gaily deco- rated with hearts and flowers, and the wonder- ful evening closed with a technicolor movie. 1-.0 i W '-.3 xt EH '53 Ji E R xi-.. Y--, ., -. lg X K x ', than lf! I - X . b A 1 it- .- A . fm -1' sn ' tt U 33 Q4 Y- L met. q eff i EKXeIi1KH0L3Dga0n Buflge nglltxll tigyytfblizyegtele Slew' ' Malleil CE, SDi1lanR03C'17, D it 10 Uncle Nxaxghexlt , ' Arma ef J ' Klasse xgoonglivman, 5- mm' B- 12513-Ckwellii G. , Ushering in the Christmas vacation, the Senior Dramatics Class presented the well- known one-act play, Why the Chinzes Rang. A production of this nature featuring the Christmas theme has for many yea rs been tra- ditional at N. D. B., and the class of '53 cer- tainly upheld the customary high standaral in the play itself, the props. the make-up. and the exceptionally fine lighting effects. STAGE CREW , Left to right, first row-B. Allen, A. Neilson, D. Hearne, A. Died- richs, G. Hennessy, A. Gustafson, C. Granelli. Second row-S. Cerf, M. Menne, E. Schmidt, S. Kelley, M. Loftus, S. McAfee, N. Roddy, L. Chapman, S. Boucher, D. Nissen, J. Ferlick. fl! C9 Barbara Bruce, Peter, L. Roach, Emma Participating for the second time in the Play Festival, held this year at Riordan High School, the seniors presented a one-act com- edy, Rich Man, Poor Man. The setting for this play, a thrift shop with customers of every nationality, offered a real challenge to the girls. However, they came through with fly- ing colors and received top commendations, thanks to the ability of the cast and the co- operation of the entire dramatics group. L f DF Itleto 1-jghtx Cust a 1C, B S- A1 afson, C. . J. Br cflfee, M Henneszjff, CL. 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X, 'y- ,- 5 MCDCDNLIGI-IT AND QOSES Moonlight and Roses, the theme for this year's tradition- al senior ball, provided a beau- tiful setting for the seniors and juniors in their exquisite for- mals as they danced with their escorts in the dining hall aglow with soft lights and spring flowers. The entire eve- ning and decorations were planned by the class of '53 for this was the seniors' 'gvery ownn dance, and each girl was a charming Belle ofthe Ball. I IQ F, wi' aryl,-it lg? Q HQ 4 f B 5 Ofc , . 45:7 . di ld: Qa -80 1 0- .' F Q If 1- Q , -if wi s 5 I 'l L, E yr 1 V I x .X it W' , N. r vu in 'ii Federation Moderator Mother General at Belmont with Arla Nielson and Carolyn Spil- This year's moderator of the Penin- lane sula unit of the Federation is the Rev. Leonard Williams, of Serra High School. With Father is Carolyn Spil- lane, head of all Federation Com- mittees. RETREAT Rev. Cyril Leach conducted the annual retreat held in the early part of the school year. Opening each morning with a daily Mass, the three-day ex- ercises continued throughout the day with memor- able sermons, instructions, and spiritual advice given by Father Leach. CATHCDLIC ACTICDN y sonnnv During May, the month of the Blessed Virgin, the girls at N. D. in keeping with the Catholic world honor Our Lady by a tradi- tional May procession. Hymns, prayers and blossoms are offered to Mary as the students ,proceed through the grounds in their white uniforms and veils. The girls pause at the grotto, where after a general consecration, Our Lady's statue is crowned. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in Ralston Chapel brings the lovely ceremony to a fitting close. The veneration in I 1 w rich Notre Dame stu- dents hold our Blessed Lady was demonstrat- ed on Sodality Day, Det-emlmer 5. l952. On that day many new members were received into the Sodality and all the members of the student body renewed their consecration to Mary. MAY PROCESSION 'W A e J W , fa H as m'Rvn'W9't9Ia' , 4 1 r ' BQ! I 4. THE ND CL WITH THE N S BOARD 'N-.. BOARDERS' ACTIVITIES f Q Sewing class preprlring for its fashion show SACRAMENTO TRIP MUSIC STUDENTS Left to right, first row-C. Cochran, N. Wolf, P. Maxwell Mrs. Lillian Prescott, T. Guerrero, A. Tinoco, C. Hege. Second row-J. Philips, C. Cuerrcro, Mrs. Kathryn McCain Mrs. Kathryn Burgess. K S uttefs Fort Capitol Building ff X fi Q 4 X if f kf X xx In X RX X X f l ' mi X X l fi ?y !1 X5 4 9 W wwf Www ? 9 QQOO QQ' E955 Left to right. seated-J. Treher, N. Eilert, A Nielsen D Mayer, D. Lyons. M. Mollohan, P. Walker, Collinsi C: Spillane: standing-B. Prato, L. Roach. SCHOOL TEAMS -VOLLEYBALL A VOLLEYBALL B Left to right, first row-V. Browne, L. Chapman. Second row-P. Scribante, L. Schmitz, B. Allen, M. Menne. Third row-M. Miller, M. Loftus, J. Miller, E. Nissen, K. Almquist. A f vws'. . -A it fl E 6 A . .. 4 in SCHOOL TEAMS BASKETBALLHAH BASKETBALL B Left to right, first row-A. Tinoco, M. Cuellar, J. Treher, C. Nicoli, D. Hughson. Second row- L. Chapman, I. Castro, I. Rivera, C. Marchal, K. Feeley, D. Newsom. Third row-N. Roddy, E. Schmidt, B. Allen, V. Browne, L. Diedrichs, M. Tone. Absent-J. Burke. 1 ' F -, . , ,aa e Q .1 A .,V.. ,qw Left to right-L. Roach, M. Menne, C. Spillane G. Guerrero, A. Nielson, S. Cerf, L. Schmitz, D Mayer, B. Prato. Absent-M. Loftus. L 1., PENNANT WINNERS Il A , ,F,,,,ftfw fl5 Left to right, first row-N. Eilert, J. Fullmer, A. Nielsen, B. Prato, L. Chapman. Second row- M. Nlenne, C. Spillane, M. Miller. Third row- F. Nooney. BASEBALL UA B BASEBALL 'B XX ll A Left to right, first row-M. Wyatt, B. Allen. Sec- ond row7,I. Ferlick, L. Schmitz, N. Roddy, D. Nissen. Third row-B. Bruce, J. Burke, M. Lof- tus, E. Schmidt, L. Roach. L1-fr to right, first row-R. Plath. Sec- ond 1'l'HVf'-Ll. Niccoli, Nl. Caire. V. llrowne-. 'llllird row-.l. Kara. .l. Tre- her, D. Perry, J. Mills. 46 VOLLEYBALL B Left to right, first row-L. Chapman, L. Schmitz, J. Ferlick, N. Roddy. Sec- ond row-J. Burke, D. Nissen, S. Bouch- er, B. Allen. Third row-E. Schmidt, F. Nooney, K. Pickering, M. Loftus. NUTRE nw l.elI to right. first row-C. Guerrero, S. Cerf, L Sr-Imiilz. NI. XI:-nnc. Set-ond row-ek Nielson Spillane. Il. l'ral0. Third row-L. Roach. Absent 831. Loftus. P? BLOCK B SKI TRIP The girls in Block B athletic society spent a delightful week end skiing at Badger Pass, Yosemite, March 13 through 15 and re- PENNANT WINNERS BASKETBALL A BASKETBALL B Left to right, first rowvhl. Rivera, J. Miller, M. Crxellar. Seeond row-IJ. Raoul Duxal. ll. Maes- E1. Ciu-ti. Third row-C. Loeffler, C. Gander, . xssen. turned to school with many fond memories and exciting stories of the fun-packed trip. 47 ACTIVITIES FIRST SEMESTER Sept Sept . ll-Opening of Classes . 15-Mass of the Holy Ghost Sept. 20-Boarders' Initiation Picnic, Half Moon Bay Sept. 26-Freshman Party Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. lan. Jan. Jan. . 27-Treasure Island Trip for Boarders 1-3-Iowa Tests Student Body Meeting and Program 8-Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci, S. F. Opera House 13-Holiday-Columbus Day 14'-Water Festival and Barbecue 15-17-Retreat: Rev. Cyril Leach 18-Boarders' Day at Carmel Beach 21-Dad-Daughter Night 26-Alumnae Sunday 30-Halloween Party 2-Federation Meeting, Serra High School 7-College Play for Seniors and Juniors 11-Boat Trip around the S. F. Bay for Boarders 12-Volleyball Came: N.D.B. vs. N.D.S.J. 17-Open House-American Education Week Program 21-Concert 27-30-Thanksgiving Vacation 5-Sodality Reception 7-Federation Meeting, Notre Dame San ,lose 8-Holiday 13-Boarders' Christmas Dinner Party Senior Christmas Play 19-Greeting to Sister Superior Christmas Dance 20-Christmas Vacation begins 5-School resumes 17-Volleyball Caine: N.D.B. vs. N.D.S.F. 21-Concert Jan. 27-29-Semester Finals Jan. 30-Holiday: Boarders' Ski Trip, Yosemite SECOND SEMESTER Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 3-Federation Convention, S. F. Civic Audi- torium 12-Holiday: Boarders' Trip to Saratoga 14-College Formal: Seniors and ,luniors 17-Mardi Cras Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May May May May May May May May 3-College Day: Seniors 13-15-Block 'CBB Ski Trip, Yosemite 17-Holiday: Boarders, Trip to China Beach, Carmel 19-U.S.C. Choral 21-N.D.B. Scholarship Test 22-High School Play Festival Federation Meeting, Mercy High School 25-M. L. Hickey Solo Drama: The ,Ioyous Season 28-Basketball Came: N.D.B. vs. N.D.S.F. 2-7-Easter Vacation 3-Christopher Lynch: Recital Notre Dame-Serra Debates 11-St. Mary Speech Tournament Basketball Game: N.D.B. vs. N.D.S.J. 14'-Clothing Department Fashion Show 15-Senior-Junior Trip to State Capitol Sophomore Field Trip Freshman Saratoga Trip 18-Senior Ball 23-Junior-Senior Dinner 25-Basketball Game: N.D.B. vs. N.D.W. 26-Post-Convention Federation at Belmont 28-Pan-American Day Program, Student Body Meeting 1-May Procession and Crowning of Our Lady 2-Freshman Day 7-Fashion Show: L'Sunnner Time 12-High School Student Recital 13-Student Body Mass in Honor of Blessed Mother Julia Sophomore-Senior Picnic 14'-Holiday: Boarders' Campus Day 15-Spring Dance 21-Senior Play: '6Our Miss Brooksl' 24-Field Day and Barbecue 30-Senior Day of Recollection 29-June 4-Senior Finals June 5-Cap and Gown Mass Senior Breakfast Senior Trip to Saratoga June 4-5-8-9-Finals June 10-Class Day June ll-Commencement w ., 2gJ' MQEI 1 Q .fx , 32 ' ni. 55. 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