Siena High School - Sienan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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umnae Abook... Its first chapter sparkles With the greetings of former classmates and friends . . . induction of the class of 1958 . . . CI promise of things to come . . . its title e Homecoming Day. The second chapter rings With the laughter of little children . . . the color of the Christmas season . . . CI king and queen timidly view the pagean- try of their domain . . . mothers proudly watch . , , CIS a curly head in the grand march catches Senior Alumnae members who remember Siencx as Samt . . . . , . Catherine's Academy pause momentarily in their con- thelr eyes ' ' ' Its tltie i ChlldEP S Day' A thud versation with Father Wietzel and Sister Mary Gregory chapter . . . old trlends, fcumhczr faces . . . the to pose for our shutter-happy cameraman. crisp sound of new cards . . . CI Winner . . . the card party. A fourth chapter . . . Ct day dedi- cated to God . . . alumnae, mothers, seniors . . . the sweet odor of Benediction . . . its title . Day of Recollection. The conclusion . . . music and dancing teet . . . billowy skirts . , . an informal dance. The cover Closes . . . another year ended. Religious lite takes on new aspect for former Sienans when they see one of their classmates in postulant garb. Mother and Daughter, both alumnae, visit with former teachers. Alumnae enjoy Card Party. Seniors of 1958 recite their pledge us they are formally 61 received into the Alumnae Association.