Seton Hall High School - Milestones Yearbook (Patchogue, NY)

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MOTHER SETON 'PLAY HAIL MARY and why should we not call upon the Mother of God, sighs Elizabeth Ann Seton to her questioning children. ur Hearts Rejoieed l As a prelude to the hcatification of Elizabeth Seton on March 17, 1963,thc students of Seton Hall presented Hllejoice, Amerieaf' a dramatic representation of her life and accomplishments. The play depicted her life from the trials and heartbreak of the Lazaretto to the indignation and rejection of her family and finally to the glory of her achievements and the great work undertaken in her name hy dedicated women throughout the world. Her overwhelming faith in God and her willingness to place her life in His hands was the major theme of this play. This same faith ultimately led her to the Catholic faith despite thc wall of enmity thrown up by her family and former friends. Faith in God was her key to greatness. GIVE THREE CHEERS and one more for the mighty captain of the Pinafore,', staunchly boast the salty crew. A FEW MINUTES OF FREE TIME before class, give Mrs. Seton's pupils the opportunity to recognize their abilities. Ending in a tahleau which included all the communities founded hy Motlier Seton: the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, New Jersey, New York, Halifax, Greensburg, and Emmits- hurg, this play portrayed these communities and their work, teaching, nursing, care of or- phans or the aged, and it gave a spiritual insight into the life of a truly great American woman. USQURELY, ONLY TRUTH could have such power and influence over the human heart! reioices Harriet Seton, as Cecilia and Elizabeth Seton receive the news of her conversion. THE LEGEND OF THE APPEARANCE of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Ottawanta, an American Indian chief, unfolds before the eyes of Mother Seton, her family, and friends. 98

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i i at Seton's Annual hristmas Pageant A new type of Christmas pageant, 'GA Christ- mas Cantataf' was presented at Seton Hall on Thursday, December 20, 1962 by the Senior Class. Under the direction of Sister Jane Miriam, myriads of angels, witl1 Robert Mulcahy as the Angel Gabriel, appeared. Our Blessed Mother was depicted by Diane Cirincionc, and Peter Schultz portrayed Saint Joseph. Andrew Isaacson, as Herod, directed Scribes, James Griffin and Christopher Morris, to the site of the Virgin Birth while the three kings, William Bereza, Roman Friedrich and Richard Powell offered their gifts to our Infant King. The 200 angelic voices of Seton's glee clubs complemented tl1e acting of the cast in this portrayal of the birth of Christ. In an age of great materialism, the awesome beauty of the many colorful tableaux brought the true meaning of the Christmas story closer to the hearts of an inspired audience. BACKSTAGE DURING THE CHRISTMAS CANTATA, Edward Davida plays his concerto while Harry Birkrnier checks up on the sound effects. OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL, and come they did, both young and old, to capture the -peace and beauty of the great Christian love story, portrayed by the Senior Class in the Christmas Cantata. BEHIND THE SCENES, Bill Hitchcock and his junior squad of Patricia Miller, Annette Avia- no, Louise Schappert, Justine Davis, Kenneth Mahoney and William Masching make ready the stage for the Christmas Pageant.

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in Her Glory UFEARLESS BLESSED ELIZABETH, this prayer we offer thee. Help us to love and serve our God with firm fidelity. With this song ends the Mother Seton Play. MR. JAMES ROCCO Dance Instructor 3 f . 3, . if A. V . Y WE'RE PAINTING THE ROSES RED! Phyllis Borzi, Jan Hardi- son, Jimmy Elliott, Bill Sommers, Dot Callahan, and Brian Mc- Cormick marshal their efforts for the Mother Seton Play. THE LEADING PLAYERS, Vir- ginia King and Bill Sommers present Sister Francis Miriam with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her untiring efforts as director. u ,