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

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Glee Club Father Williams at the organ accompanies the Glee Club at Mission Sunday services, Glen Cove. The only singers to be seen are: Clement Sweeney, Peter Hess and Joyce Edelmann. The glee club, usually known as the Thecilians, is directed by Sister Marie Cecile, and is accompanied by Father Williams at the organ or piano for their public appearances. The club is one of the busiest extra-curricular groups. The singers competed in a CYO talent contest and won second prize in their field. The Thecilians have performed at benefits, such as those sponsored by the Mercy League. This year they also sang at the 25th anniversary mass of Father Foley, who comes from this parish and whose mother still lives here. Every year after long and diligent preparation the glee club sings at all of the Holy Week services. They provide the musical background at graduation and on Testimonial night. Sister Marie Cecile directs the Glee Club during the ceremonies on Catholic Youth Day on the steps of the Brentwood Academy Mary Lou Smith, Joyce Edelmann, Maureen O Connor Margaret Wallace Back Row Cecilia Keane contribute their efforts Under the direction of Sister Marie Cecile the Glee Club takes part in the CYO Talent Contest. Front Row: Thomas Riordan, Michael Brush, Andrew Mangual, Nancy Cleva, Patricia Michael, Dorothy Stubing, Virginia Rincones, Gail McGoldrick, Mary Ellen Murphy, Margaret Burrowes, Carol Chadwick, Katherine Dollard, Joan O'Connor, Susan Armstrong, Mary Baffa, Dennis Cummings. Second Row: Milo McDonald, Anthony Bruder, Donald Ziezig, Maryann Furey, Margaret Gale, Ellen Cummis- key, Maureen Adams, Teresa McGrath. Third Row: Barbara Spero, Dorothy Serviss, Virginia Winum, Diana Mohr, Joan Garvey, Carol Murray, Kathleen Rankel, Charlotte Mause, Jeanne Rice, Jean Kendall, Lynn Serviss, Maureen Kershko. Back Row: Ernest Grandinetti, Clement Sweeney, Philip Kominos, John Fackler, Monica Solarski, Kathleen Droge, Marie Butler, Margaret Shiebler, Winifred Egan, Claire Buckbee, Maureen O'Connor, Joyce Edelmann, Margaret' Wallace, Mary Lou Smith, Anne McCullough, Anne Seymour, Cecilia Keane, Mary Meyer.

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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.

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Carol Chadwick, Mary Ellen Murphy, Mary Baffa, Nancy Cleva, Nothing adds to a Frenchman's appearance like a Marie Butler and Maureen Adams prepare for that big moment on goateef says Sister Marie Cecile to john Fackler The Thecilians presented George M. Cohanis Mary in October. It is the story of a rich, young man, Jack Keane, who designs a small six-room cottage and is mocked by his wealthy companions for such ab- surdity. Upon the advice of Mary, his motheris sec- retary, he decides to go to Kansas to sell his houses. He discovers oil just in time to save his mother from bankruptcy. jack is portrayed by Philip Kominos, and Mary by Cecilia Keane. Maribeth Doran plays Jackis motherg Clement Sweeney, the butlerg john Fackler, a debonaire Frenchmang Maureen O'Connor, a lady hunter of fortunesg and Michael Brush, jack's friend. The choruses were composed of the remaining members of the Clee Club. The audience enjoyed the play and agreed that i'Mary', was very Well performed. , 1 . giiggiiiaeexkslzissxiiirii12 :ef Virginia Rincones, Joanne Rosa, Margaret Shiebler, Joyce Edel- Margaret Cale and Cseatedj Maureen O'Connor enjoy the mann, Michael Brush, Eileen Fitzsimmons, Charlotte Mause, comments on Philip Kominos' love nest. W ,nf 1,