Siena High School - Sienan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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1, ell 'IC Artistic achievement and social suc- cess marked the efforts of the Glee Club for the year, Sweet voices and musical ability, under the direction of Sister Mary Theophane, were blended into delightful productions which thrilled enf thusiastic audiences with every perfor- mance. The amazing Glee Club Chorus, the scintillating Melody Maids and the A Cappella Choir brought into each offering a charming variety of style, music, and costuming, The pre-Christmas Musicale and the Gilbert and Sullivan M. S. Pinaforeu were the important public presentations of the year, The Mixer following the Musicale and the traditional Winter lnterlude drew capacity crowds and were among the most successful and popular dances of the season. The performances of the group conf sistently sparked school assemblies, and the Thanksgiving and Christmas concerts constituted highlights of the year. Performances were given at the Mercy lnfirmary and the Home for the Aged conducted by the Little Sisters of the Poor, Finally, members of the Glee Club participated in the annual Catholic Music Federation Concert at the Civic Opera House. Private Vocal Pupils if 5 ' 4 t ,gy . I 1 l Q 3 j S ry A .Y Q a A.: N Officers, seated: Mary Io Neville, president of the Glee club: standing: Mary Alice Mayer, publicity chairman: Mary Io Rossi. secretary: Ioanne Lupo, president of the A Capella: and Mary Ioan Dougherty, treasurer. Glee Club Practice Christmas Angel Chorus ,'. r X f S K l S 5 38 3 5 .t ref ' 2 Q4 ,. -.-. .. j Q , , A 4 3 .:.. x X Q 1 l i E A gli ei Ei: r Q 3 Q fl like Q s S . , ,,

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www Christmas Toy Sho USIC, Beethoven and , again through the tingers ot Sister Mary Leandras private piano students during the spring recital, April 28, 1'-Xstonishe ment ran high, tor the great progress made in such a brief period of time by many ot the girls proves Sister as noth- ing short ot a master. Chopin shone Elena Hoffman, under the direction of Sister Mary Leandra, prepares to delve into th e realms of the U i ish d n in- e Symphony. fThis is the end!! P Chantez, chantez . . . These are none other than Sister Leandra's lively fresh man songstresses.

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MOTHER ' CLUB The Mothers year began as Charm in a Capsule brought the appearance of a Patricia Stevens model to greet the new freshmen and their mothers. A Christmas party, complete with Santa Claus, that tremendous prize-Win- ning card party, and the March meeting with the miracle lady, Mrs. Feeley, who made you realize Mary's love for her children - then last but best of all the rest, the Mother-Daughter luncheon kept the mothers busy. The year was a financial success as Well. They presented Sister Mary Giovanni With two generous checks, Mrs. H. Wellman. Mrs. F. Flynn, Mrs. I. McNamara, Mrs. Leo T. Velten, and SEG Ya ...-n ted - Mrs. C. Van Buskirk, Mrs. C. gelski. Mothers' Club Christmas Party Com- mittee prepare the smorgesbord. From left to right: Mrs. G. Thomson R.I.P., Mrs. R. McShane, Mrs. A. Papineau. Sister Mary Candida, Mrs. C. Walsh and Mrs. Callahan. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their helpers distributed Christmas gifts at the Christmas Party. OFFICERS Mrs. Huston Wellman, President Mrs. F. I. Flynn .... Senior Vice-President R. McShane ,... Iunior Vice-President Mrs. Mrs. I. McNamara .. . Soph. Vice-President Mrs. I, Mago ..,. Freshman Vice-President Mrs. F. McClure .,............., Treasurer Mrs, C. Bernbom .... Recording Secretary Mrs. W. Readdy . Corresponding Secretary Mrs. I. Van Buskirk . , . Financial Secretary Mrs. L, T, Velten .,,.., Publicity Chairman Mrs. C. Yagelski ....., Program Chairman Mrs, C. Horan ..... Membership Chairman Mrs. C, Walsh .......... Social Chairman Mrs, W. Kuse ........ Courtesy Chairman Mrs. I. Cashman .... Gift and House Chm. Mrs. G. Callahan ..,.. Alumnae Chairman