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

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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.

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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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Af 14,19 xxlx gl The annual magazine drive during the early part of October was a great success. Through the guid- ance of Mr. Iohn Fahey of the National Catholic Decency in Reading Program and the supervision of Sister Lawrence Imelda the drive captivated the en- thusiasm of the entire student body. The Blue and Cold teams vied for winning points. Blue team was victorious and was accredited 15 points toward the Magazine Drive Sister Lawrence Imelda and Mr. Fahey plan for a successful drive. The plaque is the Catholic Digest Honor Award for the 1955- 56 drive. spring meet. Many students were awarded prizes for their outstanding salesmanship. john Paradine was the supersalesman receiving a polaroid camera and over S100 in gift bonds. To the students who secured over S100 worth of subscriptions a special award was made N-21 trip to New York, a show, and a dinner. Mr Fahey gives awards to Robert McNamara, John Paradine, Sarah Reiher and Maribeth Doran for their splendid work Carole Eichorn, Barbara Kaufman, Lucille Brink. Standing: the magazine drive.