Saint Benedicts Academy - Benedicta Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Joan Croke-Joanie St. Cyril of Alexandria Joan's popularity won an office for her from '50 to '54--her versatility was apparent from her partici- pation in dramatics, Science Honor, Student Council, and Benita staff-displays a modernistic touch in everything she does. Dorothy Darges-Dot St. Francis Xavier Dot's a crazy mixed up kid whose ready smile makes friends fast-old-fashioned sense of responsi- bility-finds shorthand very interesting-possesses a modulated voice and a disarmingly generous Irish smile. Shirley Deegan--Deegie Assumption Deegie is a dash of Irish wit-brightened the Can- tata and Operetta by her delightful characterization - tops in work and play-four year's membership in N. F. L.-two in History Honor, three in Radio Honor ,and staff member of Benita. Betty Ann DeMarco-Betty St. Athanasius Betty goes her way quietly and unobtrusively-vol- uminous raven locks and flashing eyes--her pleasant personality will find her a worthwhile secretarial position and later a perfect marriage. Barbara Dettling-Barbara St. Benedict, Canton Refreshing as clear cold water-lovely as a spring morning-unaffected, deeply spiritual-quoting Barbara, Chemistry, colossas! I love those seven o'clock labs -her smile bespeaks the warmth of her personality. jg-uw S. Deegan L. Easler D. Darges A. Dorsch Joan Dorgan-Joan St. Athanasius Joan's sparkling vivacity spiced both the Glee Club and the Varsity-possessed an impetuous, generous nature-her analytical mind won her membership in Literary Honor Society, the Student Council, made her feature writer on Benita. Arlene Dorsch-Arlene St. Ambrose Arlene meets people with sparkling zest-anticipates latest fads and fancies-a secretary in the making -a beguiling and loyal friend of Janet and Susie. Lois Easler-Lee Assumption Lee is prepared to meet life, chin up, eyes forward- perseverance and strength of will-hobby is collect- ing poems and snapshots-catty smile indicates a mischief within a kind mind. Josephine Erdeljac-Josie St. Nickolas Josie graciously did her part and more in the Glee Club and on the staff of the Benita-a sports-loving enthusiast-she can take it and is well-liked. Mary Louise Falvo-Lou St. Peter Lou's a swell buddy to everyone-would rather dance and play basketball than anything else-Lou hopes to own a beauty shop someday-a witty humor used when least expected. B. A. DeMarco B. Dettling J. Erdeljac M. L. Falvo

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ALAS! ALACK! REPORT CARDS Q Q Happy and astonished faces are displayed by Shirley iseatedb, Lois, Miss Barbara, Bernice, Arlene, Joan, Josephine, Celene and Mary Lou as they discuss their marks during change of class. Betty Ann shows Sister Pierre her A in short- hand with pride. PATRONIZED THE .IUNEOR DANCE, MAKING IT A HUGE SUCCESS SEN ORS ais1f,lmfqgm0 ' 3 , J .2 ff si 5, . if E .K si- g . dig sl . Ewz ' ' , s, I tr J. Croke J. Dorgan

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Celene Faulhaber-Celene Sacred Heart Celen's beguiling smile gets one in return-limitless capacity for fun-love for sports, especially base- ball-a refreshing appreciation of life and of every one around her. Bernice Faust-Niece St. Teresa Niece's personality is completely feminine-the quiet charm and radiant looks of a debutant-loyal, efficient and zealous-is an excellent pianist-pos- sesses the charm of a southern country garden with a touch of lavender. Arlene Ferrelly-Arlene St. Catherine Arlene breezes through typing and shorthand like a pro-finds enjoyment in dancing, skating, reading, and painting-her real goal in life is a happy marriage. Zita Flaherty-Zita St. Athanasius Janet Floyd-Jan St. Joseph Jan is a petite miss with a quiet neatness-children fascinate her, so her big career is marriage-sewing and swimming rate high-appreciative of Lorrain and He1en's friendship. C. Faulhaber B. Faust V. Foerster C. Frank Virginia Ann Foerster-Ginger Nativity Energetic Ginger sings her way into the hearts of her friends-basketball champ-her responsive na- ture makes her a swell friend- serious side in this fun-loving miss. Carol Frank-Frankie Nativity Frankie's proud achievement is a four-year basket- ball service and Glee Club membership, too- has a host of friends-elected for vice-president of senior home-room-broadminded and intelligent with a taste for lovely things. Rosemary Frost-Frosty St. Cyril of Alexandria A class jester with hair that turns rusty in the rain- her ambition is to see the world-make strange con- coctions --her firm convictions will enable Frosty to succeed in her Duquesne adventure. Claire Funk-Claire Nativity Claire aspires to be an exquisite interior decorator -magic pen left trails of beauty-happy-go-lucky sweetness with a touch of charm-and Oh! those styles. Janet Ganster-Jan St. Boniface Janet's high school days were filled with activities and enthusiasm--her amibility helped her win the office of president during her sophomore year- member of the Student Council and co-feature editor of Benita. A. Ferrelly Z. Flaherty R. Frost C. Funk