St Johns Villa Academy - Precursor Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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af Members of the Language Club are pictured singing the gay rhythmic, Christmas Carols of the different na- tions of the world. Formed not only for social purposes, but for its educational prospects, the Language Club is under the direction of Sr. Ermelinda. An interest- ing program of discussions and lectures on Italian culture is planned for each meeting and every member participates in the Italian Night. Pre- sented annually for the past several years, La Serata Italianan is a musicale, consisting of selec- tions from Italian and Spanish works, and it is always a tremendous success. Field trips are another feature of the numerous activities, and many an Italian program or exhibit finds le alunne cli San Giovanni either as interested spectators or enthusiastic participants. If Shown here breaking the traditional Pinata of the Spanish speaking countries are Ann Coppotelli, Annette Corsiglia, Rosemarie Ame- duri, Antoinette Angiolillo, Joanne Milano, Lorraine Gamho, Claudia Tantillo, and Fran- ces Marino. lA GUAM lflllli the songs of other countries hold great fascina- tion for members of our Language Club. Shown here practicing a Spanish Christmas Carol are the officers: Frances Marino, Presidentg Claire Ohalelt, Vice-Presidentg Annette Corsig- lia, Secretary, and Charlene Wilkie, Treasurer. Sr. Ermelinda, club moderator studies the score. 'NVD

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IIIHIARY Clllll True to xts fundamental lcleal of broadenmg the students horxzons m the field of llterature the Literary Club has thls year lnaugurated a new project The ambxtlous and capable members ploneered the edltxon of an eight page school newspaper successor to the publlcatlon from which lf nnherlted 1ts name The Precursor The fledg Img brochure wrxtten by our future authors also employs the talents ofthe typxsts and ar tlsts among the g1rls Besides fosterlng creatlve ablllty thlS cultural club w1th Sr Mary Im maculate as moderator explores and dlscusses the treasure house of wholesome readmg The Llterary Club Officers gather to plan pro grams for Lxterary Club meetlngs The officers are left to rxght Kathleen Dxclcs Treasurer Dorothy Chalamonslcy Presldent Clara Lee MISSIII lllllll The Mlssxon Club IS moderated by Sr Tereslta The purpose of the club IS to help mlssxonarxes by our splrltual and maternal contrlbutlons Such aid lncludes our prayers and small moruflcatxons The members of the Mlsslon Club collect pack and send to the Foreign Mlssxons necessities such as medlcal supplnes food and clothmg Smce the begmnlng of the MISSION Club the drxvxng force behlnd every prayer mortlflcatlon and act of charlty IS the motto of the club Caritas Chrlstx Urget Nos Here exammmg some souvenlrs of forexgn lands are the ofhcers of the MISSION Club Left to right Presldent Clalre Ohalek Secretary Kay Dlclcs Vlce Presldent Cell Ducey and Lucille Dunn Treasurer , . . . Y , . . . - - - - ee as - . 7 . 7 . , 2 I s I - ' 3 ' 1 ' , s a S Faga, Vxce Presxdentg Cecxlxa Ducey, Secretary. ! , . Y 7 . . ,, . ' - as . . I I . -, . , , 7 1 , .

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,, V! 5 2 1 'K A 1. Senta, portrayed by Dael Gondyke, '54, obsessed with the de- sire of meeting the Flying Dutchman, promises to give him the true devotion needed for his redemption. By an act of Satan he has been condemned to sail the seas forever as a punishment for an audacious oath, by which he vowed to complete his journey even though it would take all eternity. 2. Erik ikosemarie Ameduri, 'S6J, pleads with Senta to accept him as her husband. Much to his dismay he realizes his quest has been in vain and so leaves her to the Dutchman. Speak the speech 35 pray pau Among the various extra-curricular activities of St. John's, the Dramatic Club has proved to be an important outlet for the talents of the student body. Presenting a challenge to this dramatic and musical ability was Richard Wagner's operetta, The Flying Dutchmanf' presented last year. Portraying the part of the Dutchman was Olivia Brewer, '53 and Senta, the courageous maiden who is so desirous of being the source of his redemption, was played in turn by Dael Gondyke, '54 and Louise Moccia, '55, The role of Dalancl, Senta's father was played by Flor- ence Horan, '53 and Marie Catanese, ,53. In the roles of Erik and Mistress Mary were Rosemarie Ameduri, '55 and Josephine D'Agostino, '53. The enthusiasm of the cast as well as their deter- mination to succeed greatly insured the success of the production which ran for four performances. We shall always be grateful not only for the experience we have gained as members of the Dramatic Club but also for the self assurance and appreciation of the cultured things in life resulting from its productions. , 5 -...,.,,w-me .-'M'-dw ,f !f 1, ,,-,, ' ,gk My V- ,Af 5 ,' W' IW' 5 i l ' , n .Sf ff ' fi - ' 5 Chl Nothing gone wrong with his eyes? Sunstroke or f anything? anxiousl in Y . Uneaay lies the head that wears a - quirelihe Queen- The King crown', was how I put it, mules the king. Everyone is excitedly awaiting the arrival of Prince Simon. seems to have given up all hope under the circumstanc- A 'ALE' , Q IX ! 1' 1 5 H X X SIZHIIIII Upon hearing the sad news that Prince Simon is not only sound in mind and limb, but also the posaeuor of keen eyesight, the Queen deapaira to heaven, My daughter! X