Siena High School - Sienan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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The officers of the Mothers' Club view the door prizes for the card party. The hard-working members of the card party committee - Standing: Mrs. George Houndt, Mrs. J. Van Buskirk, Mrs. LeRoy De Plomb and Mrs. Iohn Bernbom, chairman. Seated: Mrs. Iohn Reardon, Mrs. Wm. McClelland, co- chairmcm, and Mrs. Edward Ryan. The reireshment committee displays a tempting smorgas- bord tor the Christmas Party. Left to Right: Mrs. Walter Muellner, co-chairman; Mrs. Robert McShune, presi- dent: Mrs. Edwin Anderson. chairman. otlzerd , Cfuh A calendar planned to include Ct variety of social and educational events deepened the friendship and understanding of the mothers toward Siena. With a smorgasbord, a grab bag accompanied by a jovial Santa, and the beautiful caroling of the Glee Club, the Christ- mas Party sparkled With the gaiety of the sea- son. The untiring efforts of the mothers on various committees made the annual card party both a financial and social success. Last but not least was the Mother-Dctughter Luncheon. As the proud mothers met their young gradu- ates they knew that it was cm occasion never to be forgotten. Held in conjunction with the Father's Club, the Educa- tion Forum provided iniormation and answers to problems regarding teenagers for parents. Monsignor McMunus, superintendent of the Catholic school system of the Archdiocese of Chicago, was the guest speaker. Here's the gym, There's the camera Open the shutter, Now look at my mother. This was the large crowd of Moms that helped to make the card party a success.