Saint Benedicts Academy - Benedicta Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Say your prayers, sister' 'l'Hlf CURTAIN FALLS liver since we were freshmen, the class of 45 has been looking forward to the time when they would present their Senior Class Play. After three year's preparation, we were ready for that momentous occasion. However, there is more to presenting a successful play than appears on the surface. Since the class itself is fairly large, and the presentation of the senior play is such a tremendous piece of work, two casts were chosen. Kiffie gram s Xlany other difficulties had to be ironed out. Nliss Vllingerter, our very capable dramatic teacher, being familiar with some of these diffi- culties soon had things straightened out to the satisfaction of all. After much practice, studying of lines, and plenty of hard work, the girls seemed ready to decide upon the nights the play would run. Having considered many suggestions, the faculty finally settled that the play should run three night performances. 'lihese three nights were looked forward to with great anticipation by all the girls. What a thrill it was to hear the appreciative applause of the audience, to hear their joyous laughter which told us that the per- formance was a source of enjoyment for people with heavy hearts in these troubled times. Yes, this applause also gave us the answer we Wanted to hear ,our three act comedy, Tilly From Texas , was a great success. One cast of the Senior Class Play, Tilly From Texas

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wziors resent U ifffe omeizn After Weeks of rehearsal under the expert direction of Miss lflizabeth K. Vllingerter, the juniors presented their class play, Little VVomen, on November 28 and 29. l.ouisa Xl. Alcott's inspiring story of the March family, their joys and sorrows, has been the favorite of every young girl since it was first published. ln the double cast, chosen by the directors, Dolores Reichle and Mary Jane Kearns played the lovable tom-boy jo, to the satisfaction of everyone. The role of the dainty, feminine, Meg, was enacted by Patricia Murphy and 'llrudy Hartung. The stubborn but lovable character of Amy was portrayed by Mary Zimmerman and Marcella Funk. Shirleen Lacher and Cecilia Schrey, as Beth, gave endearing performances. The role of Nlarmee was brought to life by Shirlee Becker and Rose Marie Brunner. Marion McMahon and Dolores lflias were splendid as Hannah. Sally Moffat, Amyls school chum was interpreted by Kathleen Breitenbach and Mary lfllen McLaughlin. Charlotte Cheetham was cast as Aunt Caroll. Madeline Porter's excellent portrayal of Aunt March will never be for- gotten. The surprise of the play was brought out by Patricia Rodgers, when she appeared as Mr. March. Oh Meg! I've burned your hair A 2' ang., uhly Dears, Your father misses you very much I think we can manage without any help, Aunt lVlarch 4 x

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gfmffh ds Qyeafflz J'- One, Two, Three, Four Miss Elizabeth Wingerter's visits to our academy every Friday have been interesting and most enjoyable. Besides the usual body-building activities there were fascinating games. In pleasant weather we went outdoorsg when it rained there was always the social room. The weekly period was looked forward to by all: it was a chance to use pent-up energy. YVe give to cur successors this privilege of much fun, and the wonderful sensation of relax- ation for those few moments. 0hl llello, Nlrs, Sayles