St Agnes High School - Palm Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Father Richard Madden, O.C.D. AT THE CLOSE OF RETREAT. a Democrat and Chronicle photographer caught the joy of the students. ready now for a jubilant vacation. One morning in March, the halls at St. Agnes were filled with uniformed girls, but the chattering voices, zippy hustle, and banging locker doors that usually accompany them were missing. It was the second day of Holy Week and the beginning of our three day retreat. Each day began thus. not with the usual shrill call to classes, but with our assistance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Pensive moments were spent at confer- ences, with Father Richard Madden, Director of Vocations for the Carmelite Fathers, the retreat master for Iuniors and Seniors, and Father Eugene Mc- AMONG THE FRESHMEN SODALISTS who worked hard on the project of preparatory prayers for Retreat were Cheryl McGuire, Nancy Gian- forte and loan Wegman. night tliimleimg. 2 : A I V- Organization , ::4 . . J Iunior-Senior Retreat Master Father Eugene MacFarland Director of Diocesan Youth Freshman-Sophomore Retreat Master Farland, Diocesan Youth Director and director of Camp Stella Maris, guiding the Freshmen and Sopho- mores. During the Retreat, the students thought over the past year and, looking ahead, made a few resolutions for the future to set their standards higher. For many Seniors, it was a thought-provoking time in which they made important decisions for their years ahead. At the close of our retreat, sparkly eyes -1 the windows of the soul - reflected real happiness in those who had truly tried to spend this time well.

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lN ACCORDANCE with the Popes request, Freshmen Kathleen Schmitt, Kathleen Lebbon, Carol Corcoran, Sharon Slocum. Marilyn Smith and Lorraine Pearson are polishing the pronunciation of Ulntroibo ad altare Dei for the Dialogue Mass. Sister Ann de Porres By her life alone, Gracious and sweet, the better way was shown. Religion X, English ll, English Ill. Sophomore Sodality Moderator. Homeroom l05. REVIEWING THE LIFE of Pope Pius Xll in Church History class brought thoughts of sadness as well as pride to these Iuniors, Alice Mc- Cormick. Kathleen Slayton, Marilyn Mumford, Kathleen Alderson and Teresa Donnelly. 20 Anyone noticing the load of books we carry on our way to and from school is sure to see a variety of titles- Latin, Chemistry, French, Algebra - but a closer look would reveal a Faith in Action book on every arm, for all our diversified future plans lead to one goal which we reach with more cer- tainty through our study of Religion. As Freshmen, we study the life of Christ, while as Sophomores we delve into a thorough study of the truths of our Faith: Church History is intricately investigated by third year students: as Seniors, we culminate our religious training with a course in Apologetics where we strengthen the knowledge we have already learned so that we are prudent and convinced Catholics. Living and loving our faith will, in a sense, keep us together long after we graduate from St. Agnes. Sister Marie Matthew The mild expression spoke a mind In duty firm. composed, resigned. Religion IX, Economic World, Business English, Iunior Sodality Moderator. Homeroom 310. S q2QQtgiom neilllecte

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MARY AGNES WAY, SODALITY PREFECT OF LAST YEAR. hands over the book of Rules to the newly- elected Prefect, Iudith Russer: the other Sodality officers for this year are lean Rodman, Mary Kay Ehmann, and Carol Van Nierop. AMIU . oNE or THE Bio soDAL1TY PROJECTS this year was the Family Rosary Campaign. Here Sodalists Kathleen Mccusker and Mary Hicks discuss the results of the second school-wide survey with Sister Elaine Theresa. AT THE LOVELY CANDLE-LIGHT CEREMONY on May Day last year, a candle representing each homeroom hurried before the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Kathy McCarthy, Ruth Maier and Sue McGlynn, Senior home- room representatives. are pictured here, Sister Elaine Theresa If is when you give of your- sel that ou trul ive f y yy . Religion X. World History. Senior Sodality Moderator, Homeroom 107 Re Sister Marie Vincent Soft peace she brings, wherever she arrives: She builds our quiet, as she forms our lives. Religion IX. English I, medial Reading, Freshman Sodality Moderator, Homeroom 313 diction is hofwi One of the active and practical ways of applying the lessons learned in Religion classes is membership in the Sodality of Our Lady. This is not just another club, but a way of living. As Freshmen, St. Agnes students are invited to join the Sodality, and during the ensuing year they become acquaint- ed with the whys and wherefores of the Sodality aims, Sophomore, Iunior and Senior Sodalists, having been for- mally received into the Sodality, now realize both its pur- pose and value, and concentrate on becoming good members. Mainly, they strive to grow in personal holiness, always re- membering the all important point of drawing others to Iesus through Mary.