Saint Benedicts Academy - Benedicta Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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6,16 Qedafe fad DEBATE TIQANI Seated: P. Murphy, S. Becker, J. Kress, M. Brady, S. Lacher ll. Mihni. I Standing: R, Diel, B. Adams M, Darragh, NI. VVilwohl. v S. B. A. ACTIVE IN DEBATING FIELD During the past four years the debating club at S. B. A. has grown both in enthusiasm and popularity. It has developed in the students an interest in public speaking, and given them an oppor- tunity to meet and express themselves in friendly competition with friendly competitors. The debating team has conquered and has been conquered in many bouts, but has always risen with renewed courage and determination. Interest in debating and public speaking developed through the unceasing efforts of Sister M. Perpetua and a small group of girls. Ifach year the club and also the team has grown in mem- bership and reputation. At the present time S. B. A. is listed among the top schools in the debating held. For three consecutive years S. B. A. has tied for second place in the North Side Catholic Section. The debating team has also met a number of schools in other sections of the city. 'lihe debaters attended the annual debating clinics sponsored by the debating team of Mount Mercy College. 'lihey entered the discussion groups and also took part in a series ol' practice debates at the University of Pittsburgh. From these experiences the girls derived both confidence and encouragement. 24

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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

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STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: B. Balzer, C. Kress, KI. Breitenbach, E. Giegerich, T. Walter. R. M. 'l'egethoi'l, M. Darragh, Wickline. Second Row: D. Kasko, Roos, D. Seethaler, D. Reichle, H. Mihm, Diel, D. Schoenig, D. Strauss, P. Madden, V. Miller. Standing: K. Simon, B. Adams. Sfudezzf omzcif js Sfudeizfsf Glzoice OFFICERS President Dorothy Schoenig Vice-President Betty :Xdams Secretary Kathleen Simon Treasurer jane Diel The Student Council is a group of girls made up of presidents, vice-presidents, and faculty chosen representatives from all re- porting classes. The promotion of student welfare and outside activities are the aims of this representative body. The Student Council meets under the sponsorship of Sister Regina, principal, whenever necessary. Ifach representative brings the problems of her class before this body and here the decisions are made for or against her particular question. VVhenever plans are being made in class for any outside activity they cannot be carried out before the Student Council has been thoroughly informed and given its permission. In this way no one class can have more than its share of outside work. 'llhis council merely voices the opinion of the student body. Ir is the means of ironing out the problems and difficulties of the classes. Some of the issues which have been suggested and passed by this body are as follows: skating parties, dances, class parties, Red Cross, lloly Childhood, Family Rosary, Charm and Per- sonality, and the Nlinute Klan Flag. This organization was introduced in Saint Be-nediet's Academy ten years ago and sinee then has been active and proved itself worthy of its title. Student Council. For in the true sense of these words it really has been a council for the students. 25