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

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JUNICDR HOP On April 5 in St. Helenas audi- torium, the boys' first junior Hop became a huge success. The junior classes, led by Brother Stephen Damian and the official junior teachers overcame all obstacles ttz make a success of the April in Paris Hop. A score of junior dec- orators and sophomore attendants put their all into the preparation of this gala event. Construction of the Eiffel Tower by Brother john Luke and Brother Declan Claude and the superb artistic talents of Mrs. Smith contributed atmosphere and color to the exotic surround- ings. Sixty-five couples saw Anthony Asterita's partner, Miss Lillian Lof- tus become Queen of the Hop. Music played by the Metropolitans and the beautiful gowns worn by the girls combined to make a wons derful evening for all. A .A 1 A The Grand March begins . . . Dancing to the Music of the Metropolitans t A , A 4-1 i J. f t 1 fs- Well, almost like a sidewalk cafe. M355 Lillian Loftus is crowned Queen of the Prom!

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SENIOR SODALITY: First Row: McCartney, D. Massaro, D. Gartland iVice-Prefectb. E. Berrigan 4Prefectl. j. Frein lTreasurerJ, R. McDonough iSecretary?, T. McKinley. Second Row: T. Cassidy, T. Buckley, M. Phillips, H. Hesse, R. Moetzinger, H. Finegan. Third Row: E. Carleton, H. Lewis J. Churchill, J. DeMarco, J. Mutino, R. Sehring. Fourth Row: F. Schuhmann, j. Gorrasi, P. Cullen, V. Poisella, B. McKeon, M. Dunning. Fifth Row: j. Stephens, J. Murphy, W. Hayden, M. Parker, A. lrato, A. Gemmell, R. McKeown. SQDALTEFY Again this year, as in preceding years, the tre- mendous work of the Sodality for the spiritual wel- fare of its members, can be seen. In this fourth year of existence, the Sodality in St. Helena's has grown to such overwhelming proportions, that is was de- cided by the moderators, Bro. Daniel Andrew and Bro. Stephen Laurence, to divide the group into the Senior and junior Sodalities respectively. In addition to its usual activities, such as the Food Drive for the Sisters of the Poor, and participation in the annual Retreat and May Devotions, the So- dality has added many new projects to its ever- growing curriculum. During the Chair of Unity Oc- tave Devotions, jan. 18-25, the Sodality led the Sill- dent body in prayers for the conversion of the world. On February 19th, 20 members of the Sodality attended Cathedral High School for the annual con- vention of the Diocesan Sodality Union. Also this year some members of the Sodality have pledged themselves, to help bring joy and happiness into hospitals caring for mentally and physically handi- capped patients. For the most part, the greatest and most admirable of the Sodality's functions is the group assistance at Mass each Saturday by all of its members. The weekly reception of communion by the Sodality as a group. has showered many blessings and benehts upon St. Helena's. Through the sodalists' presence at weekly Mass and frequent meetings of the Sodality, the member of this world organization becomes aware of the func- tions of the Sodality and his particular duties as a sodalist. Usually meetings of the Sodality are held on Thursdays. Each meeting opens with a prayer to Our Lady and closes with a hymn in honor of the Blessed Virgin. During the course of these meetings, the sodalist becomes instructed on the life of Our Lady, and his relation to the Sodality. The Queen's Work magazine is given to each member every month. This magazine is filled with stories about Our Lady, the activities of numerous Sodalities, and important prin- ciples of our Catholic faith. It is sincerely hoped, that as this present school year slowly draws to an end, the numerous activities undertaken by the Sodality may have pleased Mary, at least in some small way, and that she will return to those who have faithfully tried to serve and honor her the numerous blessings and benefits which she has at her command. As this year's senior sodalists graduate. they can look forward to assistance in every undertaking in future years. Encouraged by this year's success and progress the members of the Sodality, pledge themselves to the building of a better character and the molding of a stronger Catholic faith.