Servite High School - Servite Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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- A I Christmas Bells Ring Pageant ol Peace THE CHORUS REJOICEDXAND eyes brightened as the Holy Family, portrayed by Charles Gleason, Rose- marie Geromette and her niece, appeared. Guarding the group are the angels, Phyllis Kowalski, Bev- erly Wyffels, Kay McGinty, Barbara Schell, fkneelingj, Rosemary Kuhn and Noreen Doyle. The air after each performance hinted that the program had accom- plished its purpose of putting Christ into the heart and Christmas of the audience. AT CHRISTMAS TIME, all hearts are young, wait- ing for the coming of the Christ Child. The annual Christmas cantata on Decem- ber 21 heightened anticipa- tion for the holy event. ln the holiday program, Joyce Callewaert related the wondrous tale to her child- ren Patricia Kortas, Gloria Balduck, Charlotte Hamel, Ray DeSmet, and John Her- nan. Her description came to life through the l5O parti- cipants in the choral, verse choir and tableau segments. 0 1.1 -1

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Of the 32 entrants, these I2 passed the eliminations on March ll and com- peted in the third annual declamatory R32 finals on March l5. First rowg Robert Ward, Jane Martin, Patricia Tucci, Joanne Giovan, Helene U Ruhana and Fred Craprotta. Second row: Pierre Giammanco, Ca- rol Haslce, Jeanne Reese, Joyce Calle- waert, Emily DeMattia, and Thomas Ro- chon. Guest of honor at the Declam contest was the iudge, Mr. Raymond Uhlig, city chairman of all speech activities of the Detroit public schools. Mr. Uhlig explains his scoring proce- dure to second place winners, Carol Haske idra- maticsl, and Fred Craprotta ihumorousl. Jane Martin took second place honors in the oratori- cal division. E Orutory Out of the Ordinary Experts report that no one can ever completely overcome the speech menac known as stage fright or mike phobia. But philosophizing experts or not, SHS st dents are taking a big step in the direction of developing poise and force speech delivery. ln the past three years, the declamatory contests have been an incentive those interested in advancing beyond the regular classroom speech course. T declamation consists of the memorization and oral interpretation of a speec written and delivered originally by another person. Emphasis is placed on tl voice which must be adequate, pleasant, distinct, and responsive. Further str is given to action and platform conduct, which must display poise and freedon as shown in posture, movements, and gesture. The speech tourney is under the direction of Sr. Mary Adolorata and Sr. Ma Catherine, who is a member of the National Forensic League and initiated tl' program in l954. After all was said and done, three students earned first place medals. Sophc more Emily DeMattia ileftl headed the humorous division with The Bargain Senior Robert Ward won oratorical honors with his Constitution on Trial, whi Daddy Doc won dramatic laurels for Helene Ruhana.

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is ln one of their most impressive appearances, the combined Under the direction of Sr. Mary Cecily, O.S,M., t choral groups presented the musical segment of the Christmas SHS music department includes a voice class, madrigalgrou cantata, How Many Miles to the Manger. and boys' glee club. Words and Music Bl THE MAESTRO MUST HAVE MUSIC so mem of the voice class oblige by filing the scores. l Cleta Thomas lists out some misplaced sheets and he them to Kay McGinty while Shirley Waters and Herrington search for a special selection. EACH MORNING A SMALL GROUP sings the Proper of the Mass and practicing the words are Rosemary Linden, Nancy Roy, and Mary Lesnau. Jane Martin, one of the experienced organists, demonstrates the stops for a newcomer to church playing, Marie Tortomasi. N M