Saint Benedicts Academy - Benedicta Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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.gnlynwn-5 SJ - A. Britenbaugh S. Brown S. Catalano M. Ciraula Arlene Britenbaugh-Eenie St. Aloysius A blond beauty with an 'tl don't care attitude- expresses opinions disarmingly-rushes with a skip- ping pace from class to class-a roguish grin is a trade mark of this grad,'. Sara Brown-Sally St. Cyril of Alexandria Sal1y's wit is as appealing as a spring robin-quietly demure and attractive-craves footlights as a beau- tician- God love him is her pet expression- hopes he teaches her to drive a car. Adrienne Brucker-Addic Saint Andrew Addie's personality is provokingly naive-first with tomorrow's styles- I like to be different -athletic efficiency-swims, dances, roller skates, rides horse- back, plays basketball. Janice Bruecker-Jan Most Holy Name Jan has personality plus-a car load of fun-a truly modern demoiselle versatile talents-Literary Hon- or Society, Benita staff, and Musart Club-her spe- cialty, an aspiring poetess and newspaper reporter. Janet Bullion-Janet St. Athanasius A dynamic Benita co-editor and a compelling advo- cate of the N. F. L. and the S. B. A. orchestra-Jan excelled in leadership-unassumingly cooperative- delightful personality. A. Brucker J.Brueckner M. L. Coll A. L. Conlon Sylvia Catalano-Syl St. Mary Adept with a needle-declares nursing field is her goal-zips through water with a mermaid-like stroke Syl's smilingly charming miniature grad of '54- -displays a warmth of personality. Madeline Ciraula-Mal St. Joseph Today's student, tomorrow's business woman-a fri- endly miss-known for her horrors and wide- eyed surprises- an energetic swimmer and a keen danceru, Ann and Rose declare. Mary Louise Coll-Lou St. Peter Lou's consistently true to her ideals, school, and friends-her palette distinguishes this obliging miss as a true artist-excelled in shorthand and typing- bepeaks the joy of a gay heart. Anna Louise Conlon-Weasel Nativity of Our Lord Weasel's 'ttaking ways made her president of the senior class-tackled the responsibility with a super-enthusiastic heart-musical aspirations were satiated in the Glee Club and Operetta-thrives on fun, frills and thrills. Margaret Connors-Peggy Assumption A rare riot, her friends declare-her reserved air makes triply amusing her dry humor- tops in dramatics-has a twinkle in her blue eyes her deft pen put Peggy on the Benedicta's staff.

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4 J. Ackerman L. Barkley D. Biertempfel C. Bopp Geraldine Ackerman-Jerry Nativity of Our Lord O, those saucy dimples and curly tresses-Jerry graced the Junior play as a super lay brother- claims her business training drives her into a secretarial unknown world. Joanne Ackerman-Jo Sacred Heart Jo faces life's tasks with a warm twinkle in her eyes-a zealous worker on the Benedicta staff- loves to collect records-as a secretary she'll have appealing charm. Lorraine Barkley-Rainie St. Joseph To do a little bit of everything well is Rainie's dream-predicts that anything is possible in the land oi the free--in leisure hours sewing and cook- ing are her specialties. Claire Bates-Claire St. Teresa A capable and energetic Benedicta editor--attain- ed recognition for her four-year period of N. F. L. activities-displayed a discriminating and vibrant personality-National Honor Society-twinkling brown eyes reflect a calm grad , Virginia Bauer--Ginny St. Athanasius Her capable editorship made the Benita a huge suc- cess--ardent enthusiast about anything scientific- her artistic inclinations merited Ginny membership in Musart Club--possessor of a natural geniality. wwf' C. Bates V. Bauer R. Borman R. Bowers Kathleen Benson-Kitty Sacred Heart Kitty's desire for public approval was won in the Cantata and the Operetta-glorifies art with inge- nuity-Kitty loves dancing, swimming and of course, boy friends-a petit pattern of pertness. Donna Biertempfel-Donna St. Boniface Donna's dexterous hands excel at sewing-has strik- ingly long, dark hair-work at Allegheny General Hospital indicates nursing profession-her sinceity predicts a host of loyal friends. Carol Bopp-Beep Nativity of Our Lord Could Beep be heading for a political career-was a real office winner at S. B.A.-a member of the student council, Literary Honor and Glee-a force- ful, convincing, yet naive personality. Rita Borman-Rita Nativity of Our Lord Rita's vivaciousness plus unruffled good manner won her friends-quiet things, reading, drawing, and listening to records suit Rita's sedate manner- her dreams for the future include secretarial work and marriage. Rochelle Bowers-Dede St. Joseph Dede is sincerely and smilingly cooperative- tops in bowling and swimming-her ambition is to buy a car-a sample of a vitally interested disposition.

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Q ,, 5 .l. liullion Nl. Connors SINGING VAN ISIC FUN S E N 0 R S MAKE MANY NEW FRIENDS ON GET-ACQUAINTED DAY Sister Gonzaga directs the girls in preparation for their graduating Mass. tSittingJ Arlene, Sally, Dorothy, Madaline and Janet while standing are Sylvia, Janice, Mary Lou, Peggy and Adrienne. M lf