Our Lady of Lourdes High School - Realm Yearbook (Shamokin, PA)

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SENIUR PRUM AND BANQUET In the spring a high school student's fancy turns to thoughts of . . . the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. For months in advance these out- standing events are the topics of conversation that command the attention of all upperclassmen, and an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation per- vades throughout the school. At last the magical month of May arrivesg and the Junior class adds a few final touches to the menu. Then in a Hurry of activity, they complete their transformation of the gymnatorium-from the ordinary into a realm of make-believe. Finally the Big Day arrives and the starry-eyed students tile into their Wonderland of Enchantment. At twelve o'clock the Prom fades from a reality into a fond recollection. For the Junior class, the Prom and Banquet are a significant milestone in their journey toward graduation, but for the Seniors they fill the last leaf in a scrapbook of high school memories. f ks E. Dick and M. J. McElwee spare a minute to offer the photographer a hungry smile at the Senior Banquet pre- sented annually by the Junior class. Q4 Refreshments, again. but this time it is at the Prom. R. Knapik and P. Bren- nan seek refreshmcnts to win the favor of their fair ladies. There seems to he a jokester amist the merry Seniors, while anticipating the next course of the tantalizing repast. Q 1 .Nxt

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The most solemn ceremony of the retreat, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, holds the key to the ardient hearts of the students, as they anxiously await the precious Body and Blood of Christ, e 'X No minute is wasted for during retreat, time is unselfishly devoted to Our Lord. lncited by the en- lightening discussions of their retreat master, mascu- line members ol' Our Lady of Lourdes spare not a second from prayer. Retreat constitutes a period of religious contem- plation and moral development during which stu- dents, seeking solutions to their problems meditate on the spiritual aspects of life. Retreat master, Father Farace, approached by several inquisitive girls, obligingly offers his counsel and spiritual guidance. -S.'s..A'v. A SPIRITUAL GRADES AND GUNTEMPLATIUN IN OUR ANNUAL RETREAT A departure from the daily routine of school with its day to day anxiety found us enjoying the peace and solemnity of our annual retreat. Our three days of recollection were conducted by Father Farace who inspired us with his practical, yet lofty conferences. Daily Mass and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament were among the spiritual privileges afforded us during these special days of grace. We appreciate these days when Our Divine Saviour was sacramently present in our little chapel. Like St. Bernadette we were able to go to a place apart and pray that the light of our faith would continue to guide us, and that we would be endowed with the wisdom to evaluate all our future actions according to our Catholic faith. 7l

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S v i fn'-w P. Broscius and N. Catino swing and sway the night away to the .melodious strains of music provided by Al Carsto and his orchestra. wma A SONG IN nun HEARTS 5597 Looking to the stars, D. Konetski and E. Buckwash are grasping memories of this marvelous evening. This group of smiling Seniors are dazzled by the radi- ance and splendor of the enchanting prom.