Saint Benedicts Academy - Benedicta Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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. . . Ourmindsreminisce CIASS IIISTIJRY FRIQSIINIAN No more rea4lin', 'ritin', ancl 'rithmetic hut high sounrlingg suhjeets like algehra, science anrl Latin. Wie were lfreshmen at St. Benedict iXC2lllClTly'. No more kid-stuff for us, we were really something NOVV! VVe entered S. B. A. 105 strong ancl, hecause ol our numher, were cliviclecl into three home rooms, with Sr. Pauline, Sr. Demetria, and Sr. Carolyn as our monitors. lmagine, a clif- ferent teacher and a different room for every suhject. Vile hegan learning the most fascinating lessons. But it wasn't all work. Nye hacl other activities. One high-liglit of the hrst semester was the retreat concluctecl hy Father Kiefer. 'lihe Sophomores haul their clay of initiation. hut we victims survived and en-ioyecl it. HW! Alla. Careful, Helen, or you'll he live sorry. lfasy telling who lhe juniors, our hug sisters , gave us a lovely party anml the seniors presented a hilarious program which inclutlecl quite a fashion show. Remember? And our skating party? Uur Christmas play hacl to he eanceletl heeause everyone took the flu. Hut we made a puhlic appearance in spring when we daneecl in the senior operetta. In May we were given the special grace of a second re- treat, this time uncler the wise counsel of Fr. Norhert. Uncler the leaclership ol' the class olheers, Nlary 'lihelnia lfairley, presiclent, lWilflrecl Brady, vice-presiclent, and Irene Gsell, secretary, our freshman year enclecl successfully. Vlve were reatly ancl anxious to assume the title of sophomores. . . . With thankfulappreciation 22 lite the ap

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Q ann cent-Igtlfz n E1.iiANoa Vrziumme St. Cyril lil . . . Always ready lor a laugh . , . liked by everyone . . . 'l0CSl'l'I like work, but traveling appeals to her . . . quickest come back 'Holv Man . , . sbends her Sundavs at the K. ol C .... seen with n . l . Dolly ' . . . good luck, l'.l l Latin 43 Dramatic 43 Chorus 4. lJ0l,0RliS XNlA'l l'l'1RSUN St. ililieresa Deen . . . life would be lovely il' only one didn't have to get up in the morning . . . spends spare time annoying Molly . . . prefers rhumbafing to Xavier Cugat . . . could eat ice-cream by the gallon, Dramaties l. ji-LAN XVICKLINIQ ulssuniption ta '1 ' - ' , ' Jean . . . gifted with raven hair and dark eyes . . . retognized by her girlish giggle. . . believes in treating others as she wants I 7 Y' l' others to treat her . . . pals with gang. 'resident -3 'ice resident of home room 33 Student Council 2g Dramaties 3, 4, ' ' ,f . ,B . , l 4.3 .5 l L Bunnies: XVICHMAN St. Mary Q V H ,, , - - v 4 , - Izi.EANoa Viaaimnuc Dotoiuas W Bee . . . Sweet and graelous is out Bee . . . enjoys dancing V and going out with her friends . . . claims she likes any kind of food JEAN lVlCKUNE BWNICE WIC . . . a collector of little poems . . . seen with Rose, Mitzi and Ruth . . . Always be kind to everyone no matter what it may be . Library Club 3. NIARY jaxia Witwoiii. St. ,-Xthanasius Willy . . . our vivacious 'iblondu . . . is never still . . . prefers ltalian Spaghetti and boys named Tonimy . . . wants to travel MARY JAM. WHWOHL IJUIURN WINKH, around' the world . . .V seen with Wliliex Gang . French ClubN2, 35 ' ' ' -ll Alumni lzditor on Benita 43 National l'orens1e League 2, 3g Chorus RUTH xVIN'l'l5li VllilQINl,X Worr 43 Speech Club 4-Q Dramatics 3, 4g National Honor Society 4, -L- Doroiuas XYINKIJCR St. Athanasius Dolly . . . Our rootin' tootin' western minded gal . . . never ending love for G. A. . . likes steaks, chile and cowboys . . . swoons to the tune of Missouri Waltz . . . hopes to build a little Gray llome in the West. Dramatics l, 3, 43 Library Club 31 French Club 2g Quill and Scroll 45 Benedicta 4. Riuru XYINTER St. .Xthanasius Ruthie'l . . , Smile and the world smiles with you . . . a gal with a sweet dis position and bl' I'XVIIllillI!' blue eves exmresslve ol . . . . . L - ' , , . personality . . . lavorite song is Pretending ll! lun isnt it? Always seen with livy. Vocation Club 23 Library Club 31 Dramaties 43 Chorus 4. Yllurixi.-x uifllilfli Nativity ufiinnyll , . . Competent, talented and sincere . , . says l'll See You in Nlv Dreams is her favorite . . . whv Ciinnv??F . . . keeps a scrapbook of important happenings in sehool . . . still can't determine the color of her eyes . . . swoons over lfddie lloward, Library .lg Student Council .ig Chorus 43 Secretary Treasurerhome room 43 Typist lor Benita and Bencdicta 43 Quill and Scroll 43 National Honor Society 4. 21

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. . . Thejewelofgreatprice SOPHOMORES Wlieii the opening bell called the students to order, We, as dreaming and scheming sophomores, were prepared to do great things. Under the sponsorship of Sr. Rosalia, Sr. Clementine, and Sr. Pauline, the three divisions combined to elect their officers, hlean Vllickline, Nlarcelline Darragh, and Ruth Urbanie. Our fever- ish preparations for initiation of the frosh was cooled by Sr. Regina, who, as principal, informed us that our ignominious schemes could not be carried out according to original plans. Crime never pays. Father Duenser was our retreat master and for three days all troubles were forgotten in prayer. A strange, quiet peace filled our hearts. bttxutn class class f-hohuml 'llhree cheers for tht Btnedictl Swinging into action, we sophs enjoyed the big Halloween Dance with North Catholic, the Biology field trip, and the visits to the luburcular Hospital and the Carnegie Museum. Among other happy memories of this year are the study periods under Sr. Geraldine, the religion classes with Sr. Barbara, and our Science Fairn display in the Social Room. Remember? Do you also remember the struggle all our teachers had to get us to chant? So, with ten months of ups and downs, June found us grown in wisdom, grace, and general poise. After mastering the intricacies of Caesar, geometry, biology, and chant, we were really upper-classmen, the K-luniorsf' . . . OurCuthoIiceducation 23