St Gabriel High School - Adrian Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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5 At the Cinderella hour of twelve P. Vallario, queen of the prom, crowns the Queen of queens. I 'L M. Gleeson and N. Siragusa explore the treasures of the religious literary world in our school library. Oh Mary, heap us, we pray, to be considerate winners and good losers. ' he varsity seeks spiritual aid before an im- portant ganle. An order is given- Retreat! But this retreat is to the Villa Maria etreat House in Stamford, Connecticut. Le t to right: J. Bianco, M. McGrath, M. McKay, C. Day, . Burke.

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i'.l.? r 8 in W'hite Plains. A visitor to the United States noting the hustle and hustle of our daily lives might think that we Americans never take time to pray. They would be wrong. however, for prayer is so incorporated into our everyday actions that it has become a familiar routine. Busy students pause a few moments before every class to bless themselves and ask God s help in their work. Lunchtime finds many Ga- brielites praying the rosary in the Church, or at meditation with Father Raftery in St. Anthony's Chapel. The whispered sounds of Bless us, O Lord, are softly murmured by seniors and fresh- men alike before their noontime meal. By starting each class with a prayer, our students cast a re- ligious atmosphere over the most secular studies. Nor does a Gabrielite stop here. lCxtra-curricu- lar activities also reflect a subconscious familiarity with the life of the spirit. Despite their diligent practices, the basketball varsity put final hope of victory in Our Blessed Mother when they re- cite the Memorare before every game. The statue of the Queen of Peace traditionally stands among the gleaming decorations of every Prom, a silent reminder to all present of the modesty and beauty of Mary. These practices, so thoroughly ingrained in all our students, will help us as we progress through the difficulties of life. V. Van Noy and J. Bergener put the finishing touches on the Christmas crib constructed by the members of the Sodality Saint Cabriel's Sodalists par ticipate in the annual tribute to Mar , Queen of Mothers s ion soretli by Stepinac lligh bc lool

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ll. Avallone, M. Bergin, and C. Austin are reminded to attend Mass and receive Holy Com- munion on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month. A. Daversa and E. Daly pause for a few moments to bless themselves and ask God's ap- proval on their actions. O my God, I offer Thee all m prayers works joys and sufferings of this day In the teeming atmosphere of our cafeteria, these girls pause to give thanks to God for their bless- ings. First row: B. Gregorowiez, M. Hurley, E. Guido, M. A. Crasso. Second row: P. Hutcoe, E. llurley, D. Iannuzzi. Pardon me, but ou're standing on my foot, excliiims J. Brown to S. Fazzino as they arrange Our Lady's shrine in 13. Reading maketh a full man . lhe Sodallty parrlophlets are eagerly perused hy, le l to nght A. cCabe, P. Thoren, E. Fischer