St Helena High School - Helenian Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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The Memorizers First Row: S. Cofini, F. Iazzetta, J. Rizzo, J. Kid, J. Dooley, B. Darby, D. Pretiozi. Second Row: E. Berri- gan, G. Bereton, C. Hartling, J. Glea- son, J. Ryan, F. Wilkens, J. Brennan Third Row: W. Molloy, J. Collins T. Donoghue, G. Wood, F. Gervat E. Carleton. Fourth Row: M. Dun- ning, R. McCoppin, H. Lewis, T Cassidy, T. Buckley, J. Gorrasi. F Fata. Fifth Row: A. Gemmell, E Whalen, P. Wheeler, T. Cartledge S. Stenson, E. DiMotta, J. Murphy A. Smith. Sixth Row: R. Townsend. C. Cornell, R. Tarul, J. Adams, M. Smith, J. Murphy, J. Ward, J. Pic ciano, B. Barbera. 98 1 The oldest and perhaps the most popular of the social extracurricular activities in the school is the Dra- matics Club. Named the Genesians in honor of St. Genesius, the patron of actors, the keynote of the club has always been superb perform- ance. Prior to 1955-1956, the Genesians were moderated by Bro. Francis Thomas who directed three excellent productions, Brother Or- chid, Room Service, and Arsenic and Old Lace. The present mod- erator, Brother Stephen Damian, will direct the popular comical in- terpretation of a POW' camp. Sta- lag l7. ln addition to providing social and dramatic entertainment, the Genesians also strive to provide for the cultural development of its members, Through dramatic in- terpretation on the stage, an interest and an appreciation of drama is thereby cultivated. The culmination of the year's efforts takes place in the presentation of the annual play, Keen competition among the mem- bers and from the students who audition produce a splendid cast. To complement the actors Brother Stephen also has selected the very capable and necessary men behind the scenes. With an emphasis on quality and the mastery of the difficult, the Genesians can always be expected to perform magnifi- cently.

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John Clarke and Barbara Dorsey practice a duct. First Row: P. Riso, J. O'Connor, R. Mur- phy, F. Land, T. Vfilliams, J. Orlando, D Massaro, B. Bozzi. J. Altino. Second Row: J. Lee, K. Finn, D. Gleason, J. McManus, J. Lavelle, A. Falvo. J. Grimaldi, R. Chl, A. Sacco. Third Row: M. McLaughlin, F. Lambert, B. Barbera. Fourth Row: J. For- gionne, XV. Hayden, P. Rainiari, B. Mc- Keon, G. Romero, T. Good. First Row: F. Muass, XV. Molinelli, K. Mc- Cabe, R. Canavan, A. Spinozzi. J. Lussen, J. Schlegel. F. Finnocchio, J. XY'hite. Second Row: F. McKenna, R. Miller, D. O'Keefe, D. Magliaro, F. Iazzetta, S. Seating, B. Harrison, J. McCloskey, J. Giacchino, P. Ceriani. Third Row: J. XVard, B. LoBalb0. R. Medina, J. Clarke. Fourth Row: E. Frail, B. Regan. B. Covais, T. Hutchinson. Brother Damian practices for the Spring Concert. GLEE LQQE One of the highlights of the school vear is the annual concert presented bv Brother Damian Victor and his glee club. This years concert proved. to be especially enjoyable combining for the rirst time the talents of the bovs' and girls' departments. A wonderful rendition of the great musical Okla- homa started in rehearsal about the first vveek of October. The manv months of practice were necessary to produce a top notch performance. The seven girls were a welcomed and needed addi- tion supplying very beautiful head voices. Brother Damian said the amalgamation proved enjoyable to all concerned. An ensemble of some 60 voices were heard among which were such enduring soloists as Brian McKeon. Fred Lambret and of course the seven girls, B. Darsev. J. Gereghtv. M. Lackner. B. O'Keefe, M. Peappert. D. Sharp. and C. Veccarelli. Though everyone concerned put in long hours of practice. they all agreed that the pleasure of ap- pearing on stage was more than worth the effort.