Providence Central High School - Providentia Yearbook (Alexandria, LA)

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Staff 1960 Marilyn Wilberl, Arlisl Connie Randall, Co-Edilor Donna Gauinier, Eclilor Marian Balla+in, Arlisl Kallwleen Yearby Like safisliied disc iockeys, The PROVIDENTIA sfafi replay 'rheir recording of i960 sclwool life, in 'rlme yearbook pages incl follow. Theresa Lewis Myra Ellingion Pearl Ceasar Peggy Fleming Sharon Aerlrlqer Joan Lanius, Bus. Mgr. Millie Qlrrarrier, Assl: Bus. Mgr. Carolyn Faullc

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My dear Students : I am very pleased to learn that you are dedicating your 1960 Year Book to a youthful martyr of the present day, St. Maria Goretti. This young girl's life was characterized by her deep love for God, and a strong aversion to sin, even to the point of being willing to die rather than offend God. And, in fact, she did prefer death rath- er than sin. Today she is a canonized Saint, a Martyr and Patroness of youthful purity. May her spirit hover over our youth and her love of God and of purity find generous imitation in a.n age characterized by love of sin ful pleasure and by loose morals. T I I + Charles P. Greco Bishop of Alexandria Symbol of holy purity, Saint Maria Goretti created a symphony of love by her life and mar'ryr's death. To her from whom we seek strength +o fulfill our ideals and aspirations . the staff ' fledicates v ' the ' R Providentia

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Contents H omerooms , Activities Ads Classes To catch the spirit ot Providence, perceive the school year as a long-playing record, carrying descriptive meaning in its varied sound, For at Providence. where the goal is intelligent Catholics, the tread ot teet towards class malces audible the search tor truth. . . .Where the goal is American Catholics, the whir ot voting machines voices student government in action? and sudden laughter down a silent corridor echoes American treedom. . . . Where the goal is Cultured Catholics, applause tor excellent pertormance symbolizes enlightened taste, Clubs Honors . . .Where the goal is Healthy Catholics, the craclc ot a bat, the thud ot a ball implies physical growth. ...Where the goal is Prepared Catholics, the roar ot typewriters or the clatter ot pots and pans leads to vocational roles. . . . Where the goal is Social-minded Catholics, appreciation ot other peoples sounds in the clap,ot castanets, the twang ot l-lawaiian guitars, and the shuttle ot Japanese sandals at United Nations assembly. . . . Where the goal is Fervent Catholics- the silent chapel. This is Providence . .. . a symphony ot sound and movement creating Catholic Womanhood.