Ravenhill Academy - Mariale Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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:'H'T'fij Pg' ' ' I XII Class If a blue streak were observed flashing down the stairs with minutes, scripts or yearbook copy flying in its wake, there was little doubt but that it was a member of the Class of '52, Besides heading the various activities of the school we launched a few of our own. In October we sponsored the annual Halloween party and had as much fun as the audience when we outrageously lampooned Mr. Shakes- peare's Othello. In October again, we also began our social season with a dinner party given by Mrs. Giannini. Our traditional Carol Night in December brought with it our first 'last' of Ravenhill. In February our first tea dance, given by the 11th grade, whirled its way to an all-too-soon ending. Then almost before we knew it, Lent was upon us, fittingly climaxed by our retreat. Holidays - then school again, to find ourselves propelled headlong into activity as the Yearbook, Color Day, Concerts, Senior Play, Spring Dance and exams came into focus. May sped by, bringing with it solemn thoughts of Graduation, but also the happy realization that as Alumnae we will always be members of the family of the Assumption. Standing: S. Tiers M. Warren T. Huidobro Reverend Mother G. Hilbert A Solis Sitting: M. Kaufman M. Piantieri R. Spino D. Giannini J. Moran L. Villapiano M. Usategui

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WARREN'S MEMOS from MANHATTAN Last night was a big night in the big city. The first Friday in April and New Yorkers turned out in droves to welcome Madame Spring. Partly respon- sible for the huge throngs seen along the avenue was the Metropolitan debut of a fairly new but surprisingly good soprano, Maria Giovanna Piantieri, whose performance caused the critics to dust off some seldom used superlatives . . . Seen at intermission: fashion designer Lee Villapiano, sporting one of her lovely creations in th at inimitable manner . . . M. J. Kaufman, drama critic, finding time to rush over between acts of the new comedy at the Majestic . . . Maria Teresa Huidobro, of the International Set, relating a humorous anecdote of her sojourn on the Cote d' Azur... lil!! Heard at Lindy's: The brains behind that new Cuban Insurrection may be Magdalena Usategui, the scientist. It seems she's compounded a new B Bomb which has the present cabinet shaking in its boots. Oi!!! New and Good: That recording of Valencia by Aida Solis, Mexican pianist. C'Tis rumored she has signed a new contract with Deccaj . . . lfiili Had a brief interview with Rosie Spino, the auto racing champ, who is recuperating nicely from that crash on Tuesday night. She claims she owes her life to the quick action of the National Auto Racing Association who saw to it that Dr. julia Moran, bone specialist, was flown from El Salvador for the operation . . . iii!! Lectures Around Town: The Advis- ability of College Education for Young Women , by Donna Giannini, Ph.D. and noted educator at the University Club, April 11 at 8 P.M. The History and Culture of Interior Brazil at Ellis Audi- torium on the 19th the speaker, Sarah Preston Tiers illustrated with slides taken by Gloria Josephine Hilbert both are internationally recognized authorities in the subject. fThis is the same Gloria Hilbert who managed the Parrots , Brazil's first great baseball team, ... iii!!

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L. AT- bud' -.Y Y! Back Row: M. Vargas, A. Alvarez, C. Horton, C. Ralph, A. Kollmer, E Santa Maria, L. Burgess, J. Horton. Front Row: M. Galindo, C Cnannini, A. lze, R.Riceman, E. Solorzano, B. Reed, L.Arguell0 F Romano, E. Alfaro. ' On Sept. 17, our gabbling lasses assembled amid a confusion of chatter and laughter. Everyone was present to start a new school year. What an assortment of personalities! Here were smiling, chatting new girls, and, of course, the good friends of previous years. This year has been an exciting year of work and activity and we juniors, fortunately, were in everything. Hockey, basketball, dances, dramatics, concerts, assemblies, panels, parties, charities -all, plus hard work. What a tempo life has kept! Next year we shall be Graduates, noble title! How we wish we could be truly Graduates in everyway. This year has been so excellent in its preparation that we are full of hope. We are so grateful to Rev. Mother and our Class Mistress and to all the Mistresses who were a part of this lovely year. ..... GSS