Pine Forge Academy - Flame Yearbook (Pine Forge, PA)

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THE Fm T ART .. The Home Economics Club serves to pre- pare girls for domestic responsibilities. ln order to start homemaking it is necessary that we learn its many arts. The members of the club are taught the correct ways of preparing foods and how to live cheaply by making arti- cles of clothing and items used around the home. We have endeavored to make our club work more interesting by varying our activities. This year we plan to progress to higher standards. Being in a christian school and environment, we learned that cleanliness is next to godliness. We feel that the girls associated wth our club will have a better view on how to fulfill this require- ment. 'It takes thought and care to make good breadg but 'The most beautiful dress He bids us wear upon the there is more religion in a loaf of good bread than soul, many think. llama et. club L29 y

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5? fm5 'fS,51s-. The Spanish Club for 1954-55 organized early the first semester. The club's name is Los Estudiantes, and was formed in order to help the student obtain a wider knowledge of Spanish American Countries and their language. The officers for this term are: President ....... . . . Joyce Montgomery Vice-President . . . . Harriett Crockett Secretary .......... Audrey Fordham The most memorable event was the breaking of the Pinata at our Christmas party. The Pinata, a large earthenware jar, gaily decor- ated with paper, contained gifts and candy. A person was blindfolded, took a stick and broke the jar. Upon breaking the contents fall into the waiting hand of everyone. The Pinata is of Indian origin. It is broken the night before Christmas. Mrs. Duncan, or La Professora is a very helpful club sponsor. Los Estudiantes av Depicted are a few of the typing students who endeavor to pass the speed tests and meet the other requirements for secretarial science. The new electric typewriter has beenof great interest to them., The reasons for many things in life lie hidden under the eyes of the microscope. The study of living things, plant or animal is fascinating.

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Education is but a preparation of the phys- ical, intellectual, and spiritual powers for the best performance of all the duties of life... The nature of one's religious experience is revealed by the character of the books one chooses to read in leisure moments. The Book Club seeks to widen the mental and spiritual horizons of its members through the promotion of the best in reading material. Students who like to read and student li- brary assistants are eligible for membership in the club. The main requirement is a love for reading. Activities in the club vary from the intel- lectual to the social side at times. One or two short trips to a historic spot in this state are also on the program. y all W 0F BO0K and of reading them . . . With Joyce, Charlotte, Violet and Japhena as offi- cers, the Book Club prepares to spend leisure time in enjoyable reading activities. Elaine inspects a bookbefore placing it on the shelf. Arlene and Emily choose a corner for reading.