Pope Pius XII Diocesan High School - Keys Yearbook (Passaic, NJ)

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'QF COMICAL FOOT- BALL PLAYERS, Kaflny l-lencl1y, Gail Smiflw, Joyce Kapal- lco and Gloria Heae lion, pracfice slrafe- gy during infermis- sion al a foo+ball rally dance. 'S O O o - 0, 0. fbztb' -io 'D S' FUNNY COSTUMES AND FACES reveal 'rlwe gaiefy fel? ai The Halloween l1op,Dancinq and freshmenfs complefe llwe evening. FANCIFULLY COSTUMED in llne spirif of +l'1e occasion, Her- man De Jong and Marie Di Cosfa arrive a+ flue annual Halloween dance.

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Ill 1. WORDS FOR THE WISE till the auditorium as Sister Leo Vincent determinedly addresses the school for the first time. ATTENTIVE UNDERCLASSMEN gaze Hxedly at the stage on September 8. One wide-eyed girl in a street dress is quite conspicuous among all those in school uniforms. ew principal greets new faces. Mid-morning sunshine warmed the crowded sheetassunburned,smihngfacesshoutedfdend- ly greetings. The lazy, dreamy days of summer were left at the school's doorstep when nine hun- dred and ninety-five prospective students en- tered the gym. September brought innovations. A new prin- cipal, Sister Leo Vincent, earnestly awaited the commencement of her duties. Through her na- tural sincerity and confident smile, Sister was able to implant a determination to succeed in each Hudent Even the announcement of separate classes for boys and girls seemed to be assuaged. Yet, no camera could possibly catch the look of utter disbelief that flashed on some faces. How- ever, as Sister explained, this change was in- troduced in compliance with the Papal request. ln this way the quintessence of Catholic educa- tion could be effectively obtained. As the noonday heat began to grow, nine hundred and ninety-five oriented students passed through Pope Pius' doors, They knew that play had ended and that work was to begin. MASS OF THE HOLY GHOST, celebrated by Monsignor Romanalc, gives students a chance to formulate plans for the year. The altar boys' attention reveals the serious attitude of the school. Page l7

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Social activities foster fun and frolic. From the snappy cheers of a pep rally to the swishing chiffon of a semi- formal each school dance proved to be fun for everyone. The work of the week was shed oft weary shoulders as stu- dents tripped the light fantastic every Friday night. Even dance 'fads like the cha-lypso and hand-iive could not dis- courage adventurous dancers, Nor did the shenanigans of ghosts and goblins curtail the gaiety of the annual Hal- loween hop, Dance after dance pro- vided plenty of time to chatwith friends, learn new tunes, and use up extra energy. CHAPERONES. Mrs. Reichart, Mrs. Freeswiclc, Mrs, Schmitt, Mrs, Eber- DIM LIGHTS, soft music, and sweet smiles portray the memo- rable and ioyous occasion ot the annual semi-torrnal sponsored f r by the glee club. ROYALTY REIGNS as lgnatius Tripodi and Margaret Sarislry gg' are crowned king and queen of the semi-formal by Mr. Reichart and Raymond Roslcowslci. hard, Mrs. Gonsislro and Mr. Russinlco, serve re- freshments willingly,