Siena High School - Sienan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ILa-- the a Cappellct Choir With its talented soloists thrilled audiences throughout the year. Sienct Choristers presented programs for student assemblies, sang for the Mothers' Club, and entertained the Path- ers' Club. To Big Sister Day and other special events they added a delightful musical touch. At Christmas the Glee Club girls offered their traditionally beau- tiful concert cmd tableau both for the stu- dent body and the Mothers' Club. Finally, they won public praise and commenda- tion by the skill of their performances in the Chicago Catholic High School Music Association's Choral Festival and in the Catholic Music Federation Concert at the Civic Opera House. 1 Twenty-two ah 5 spring into the silent audi- torium as the a Cappella Choir practices for a performance. The future Madame Calles' of our century are better known to Sienans us the pri- vate voice pupils of Sister Mary Theo- phane. The Officers: Barbara Pyne, president of the ct Cappellu Choir: Jean Reardon, vice-presi- dent of the Glee Club: Sister Mary Theophcme: Mary Alice Mayer, president of the Glee Club; and Carol Bellamy, secretary. Q'W' The Glee Club waits in anticipation of Sister Mary Theophane's command which will blend their many voices into C: harmonious whole. 59

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Christmas Tableau myuwwwm , Wt, x s Mr. Dehnert plays Riggoletto for the atten- tive iuniors oi the Introduction to Opera class. 58 Sienot presents a comprehensive music program both in regular classes and in private session. A course in general Inu- sic for freshman students teaches the tune damentcds of musical theory, The curri- culum for upper-Class girls includes om Introduction to the Opera, opening CI broad vista of knowledge and appreciation in this important area of musical endeavor. While Sister Mary Theresa teaches fin- gers to take artistic flight over the key- board, Sister Mary Theophcme teaches voice to her private pupils. Sister Mary Theophcme, who is also moderator of the Glee Club, once again guided it to CI banner year. The charm and ability of the Glee Club Chorus, the sweet and accurate tones of Sister Mary Theresa surrounded by her pupils proudly beams at Judy Trottct and Maureen Sullivan as they combine their talents in a duet. Do-Re-Mi e up and up the scale the freshmen of Mr. Deh- nert's general music climb in the hope of reaching a high and elusive Do.

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0124rary The library could use one word as its keynote for 1957-1958 H growth e growth in service, in the size of its staff, in its social functions and in Circulation. Servicewise, the library opened a record collection. Since circulation records show that the book appetite of Sienctns increased 4831,, the library added several hun- dred books and pamphlets to its collection to supply the need. Sister Maureen Flynn, O.P., author of This Place Called Lourdes appeared as a guest speaker at the library assembly. In celebration of Catholic Book Week the library exhibited letters and autographed pictures received from Catholic authors. The Ivy League took c1 bow in the library in the form of College-Cctreer Town.