St James High School - Pelican Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Jon Three Years The Word “Pelican” INTROSPECT IN RETROSPECT This page tells the story behind the pages of the 1957 PELICAN. The yearbook staff was elected by the senior class in September, 1956. Work began in October when major decisions regarding finance and policy were concluded. The actual lay- out was plotted in November. Long weeks of work and worry reached completion when the book went to press in April. Many people made this PELICAN a possibility, We extend deep gratitude to the faculty and administration of St. James High School for their aid and encour- agement. We thank the student body for their support, and we express appreciation for our boosters and patrons for their generosity to us. The yearbook staff merits praise for energy and effort. The staff was comprised by: Brenda Carlson Eileen Raftery Assistant Editor William Theiss Business Managers Susan Tiemey Arlene Durl Agnes Churchill Marlene Brock Literary Lucille Triano Mary Helewa Photography Anthony Vaz Social Patrick O'Hara Edward Gilroy Robert Ryan Javita Maestri We owe our greatest debt, however, to our moderator, Sister Mary Sheila, who labored under overwhelming obstacles to produce this PELICAN for 1957. Advisor: SISTER MARY SHEILA Business Managers: WILLIAM THEISS Editor: BRENDA CARLSON SUSAN TIERNEY Assistant Editor; EILEEN RAFTERY

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A daily practice during our retreat was attending Mass, Our Retreat Master THE REVEREND LAWRENCE HILL, S.J. The last few days in January were special days that marked the annual retreat of Saint James High School. Reverend Lawrence Hill, S.J., conducted an annual retreat that will linger fondly in the remin- iscences of all who heard him. Father Hill raised high expectations among the student body for a most successful retreat. Мо one was disappointed as Father's sermons and conferences were so designed that they reached and raised the spiritual plane of all attending them. Each morning began with the Sacrifice of the Mass and Holy Communion followed by breakfast in the cafeteria. Conferences were held for the entire student body before and after lunch. Father also conducted special senior conferences and still found time for individual guidance for those who sought it. The students spent their free time in private meditation, spiritual reading recitation of the rosary, visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament, and other de- votional acts. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament ended the day with God's personal blessing. On Friday morning following Mass and Holy Communion, breakfast was served to the student body in the school auditorium. After three days of silence, an effusive burst of conversation followed the saying of grace. Although joy shone forth rad- iantly, a strain of sadness was evident. Along the senior table it was most evident for this was the last high school retreat the Class of '57 would make. Meditative Moments

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На» been on The lipa оў Each Student. TYPING COMMITTEE: Arlene Durl, Agnes LITERARY COMMITTEE; John Pignatora, Churchill, Robert Plumaker, Thomas Theiss, Marlene Brock, Lucille Triano, Audrey Levay. SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Anthony Vaz, Concetta Depalma , Lorraine Loihle, Mary Arpaio, Mary Flynn, Maureen Lebo, Stella Reo, Josephine Imposimato, ART COMMITTEE: Robert Ryan, Javita Maestri, SPORTS COMMITTEE: Patrick O'Hara, Edward Gilroy, Robert Ryan,