St Agnes Academic High School - Agnesene Yearbook (Flushing, NY)

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a K Yi Nu bv 1.0-H 3 eq.-w Mothers' an Mothers Club Officers: Mrs. B. Egan, treasurerg Mrs. I. Cassidy, presidentg Mrs. D. Fisher, vice presidentg Mrs. W. Among the many organizations in St. Agnes Par- ish, one of the outstanding is The Mothers, Cluh. Under the direction of Mrs. Cassidy, president, the cluh holds various affairs. Among these are the annual rummage sale, fashion shows, teas and lunch- cons, a barter night which is a bazaar type affair: special affairs to raise funds for such groups as Vet- erans and needy teenagers. The mothers also act as Wild, secretary. hostesscs and chapcrones for school affairs. The Club provides a scholarship for an eighth grade girl and a hoy from St. Agnes School and con- trihutes to the lihrary fund, One of the unusual affairs this year was a meet- ing called A Night XVith Father, Mothers and Fathers enjoyed this immensely, particularly since all plans were 'istrictly sccretf, ,y-an-f 'Ns- 'ft' Mothers enjoy refreshments at the high school table. Mrs. Snyder distributes welcome tags at the first meeting of the year. Mrs. Donohue serves refreshments at the Parent-Teachers Night. 'iw NX.. x 68 , .M fe. K '3-...,,N 'xii

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Parent-Teac ers eele Sister Francis Loretta, senior home room and mathematics teacher, discusses with Mr. and Mrs. Sny- der what would be best for their son. On four successive nights in October, parents and teachers of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors met in order to become beetter acquainted with the problems and needs of the students themselves. At each meeting a general outline of the aims of the school was given. The teachers discussed indivi- dual problems with each parent. This was the key- note of the evening. On Thursday-senior night-parents also consulted with Sister Henry joseph, principal, who gave them a complete report on scholastic standing and averages for the four years. Subject teachers gave a report on what a studentis chosen field should include. Thus a better understanding was brought about among all those concerned. Parent-Teachers Week will help to make St. Agnes a more harmonious unit, scholastically as well as socially, through mutual cooperation. turn. l l Parents of students listen to the purpose schools offer students and what is ex- of Parent-Teachers Night, what the pected of parents and students. '? Si9l -' Father Williams, Assistant Pastor, gives an introductory talk, as Mr. Thomas Dono hue, president of the Fathers Club, Mrs. Virginia Cassidy, president of the Mothers Club, Sister Henry Joseph principal, and Mr. James Lennon, head of Athletics Department, await their

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Fathers' Clubs Mr. Donohue and Mr. McGuire, two fathers who took the Lamb and Rock staffs to Villanova for the press confer- ence. Anne Hayden, Patricia Travers, Nancy McGuire, Carole Garibaldi and Suzanne Hoffman linger before departing for home. muse 1 The Fathers' Club has sponsored various career nights and a college day so that St. Agnes students may have the opportunity to plan their future. Thus, the students were made familiar with the opportun- ities open to them in many professions and industries. The fathers also supported the boys' athletics by holding a sports clinic, selling booster buttons and participating in the All Stars game. They also offered to act as chauffeurs to take the Lamb and Rock staffs to Villanova, Fordham, and the printers in New Jer- sey, also the basketball squad to the Eastern Coast Catholic Invitation Tournament, Newport, R. I. The first annual Mamas' Night at Papas' Club Dance provided a frolicsome and enjoyable time for all. Fathers' Club officers: Mr. W. Donovan, treasurer, Mr. T. MY- W- Butler, Mr- L- Merriam, If-, Dean W- Weary and Mr Donohue, president, Mr. W. Butler, vice president, and Mr. R. McNamara discuss sales, accounting, law, and teaching as I Durnan, secretary. careers for the students who will soon have to decide upon their future. zip it ,X E fr The Old Timers basketball team: Mr. L. Colletti, Mr. I. Brennan, Mr. I. Pette, Mr. D. Melle. Standing: Mr. Butler, Mr. W. Dono- van, Mr. T. Donohue, Mr. W. Ahmuty, Mr. Sullivan, played the Varsity before their trip to Rhode Island to take part in the ESCIT.