St Joseph Academy - Seton Light Yearbook (Greensburg, PA)

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i ri V, . s :'-XE. . T e T E? , .4 -xg- E2 a- Ei . g .,,! ' S .. l Peggy, Tourtellott, Anne Costello, Margaret Ludrofsky, Charlotte Oesterling, Ellamae Keck Georgia Theodore, Carroll Little Mary Lee Dinsmore, Isabel Kelley, Marian Conway, Janet Borland Scanning with a wistful eye the pages of past resulted in a contest between Honor Linton, yearbooksg, we looked at the pictures of former freshman, and Ellamae Keck, senior. The final years, while our shattered dreams surrounded us crowning of R-L-L-A-M-A-E personified victory in a gloom. Our Memory Book of days at Seton for our drive. was to be discontinued for the duration. g'Ah, In the meantime while the Financial end of the Miserylu annual was being taken care of so efficiently, the Then a glimmering of light passed our wav. lltemqy Stag members were acqumng 3- pre- S , Th S V ' occupied look. However, it was not until our uccess. e eton Light of 1943 would go to - t X h d b t k th t H wt t d press. It was an ideal attained. plc mes 3 een 3 en 3 We rea y 5 ar e I h d earnestly. Many a busy evening was spent at the n t e ays that followed, greater spirit than task under the willing guidance of Sister Joanna ever before was attained. Our 'iVictory Queen our class adviser. There was composing, typing: contest went oyer with a bang! Each class worked proof reading and editing to be taken care of. feverishly during a two week period to bring in At last we sighed in satisfaction as the 'Kdumm patrons and ads in order to vote for its candidate was ' It was a real race to th fi ' ' ' ' e nish. The elimination Y sent to the printers. Our Year Book was finished-our dream had come true,

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r . Anne Donnelly, Honor Linton, Eugenie Costoff, Janet Magee, Joanne Goodman, Joy Silvis, jenny Trlpodi, Nancy King Isabel Kelley,Marion Scannell Miss jacquay, Eileen Scally Knowing the importance of establishing friend- ly relationship between the United States and her neighbors, 'Ksouth of the border, 'KLas Pan Americans de Seton Hilln are doing their best to cement this relationship. Perfecting their know- ledge of the Spanish language, singing native songs, and studying the many quaint customs of our Spanish neighbors comprise the activities of the Spanish Club. Inspired by the lofty ideals of our Federal Constitution, the Latin students, under the direction of Sister Maria Thecla, composed a constitution for their Sodalitas Latina. Written in Latin, it states rules for membership, the election of officers, and the duties of members. As a further proof that Latin is far from being a dead language, these students daily pledge their allegiance in Latin to the 'KStars and Stripesf, 'KLe Cercle Jeanne d'Arc', continues to read and love the classic tales of Frances and to sing the familiar strains of Aluette', and other folk songs. Meetings of Le Cerclef' conducted entirely in French, at which the girls present reports on French customs and holidays, help the madem- oiselles to attain a greater mastery of their native languagef,

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Anne Costello, Mary Ellen Curran, Janet Borland in the physics class Helen Robertshaw, Dolores Doerr, Mary Margaret O'Connell, Ruth Gadd, Minnie Mannarino, Mildred Straka, Mary Dolores Roitz, Nlartha Rimhach, Patsy Jack Charlotte Oesterling rings the old bell faithfully. Peggy Kirk, Marion Conlin, Ellen Brennan examine their indoor Hgarden' Louise Henry, Alice George, Pat Hurley, Mary Elizabeth l,ozaw Jean Curran, Joanne Smith, Dolores Battiston, Rita Ruth Yost Edna Mae Carbis, joy Silvis, Gloria Koski, Mary Long Clangl Clang! Clang! There goes the bell with a bang-and the school day begins. For some of us the first period is spent exploring the mysteries of the scientific world. Here we learn the practicality and techniques of physics which will enable us to take our places during these vital days in the various fields for young women. ln Latin Classes . we re-live Caesarls wars and listen breath- lessly to Catiline's orations, or travel with Aeneas through his Wanderings. All the Latin students work eagerly for the yearly test which is given by the National Association for the Promotion of Latin. This test exempts those who make that required grade. 36 We Recall That! Leisure Time . is spent in the library venturing into far-off worlds of strange peoples with their fascinating customs. Or if that investigative theme is due, hours of research call us here to obtain material from various sources. Others keep apace with the everchanging events of the war by reading the latest in the 'gnewsfl ln Arl: Class . . we learned the basi: principles of design, composition, and sketching. Students made their sketches from real life-some of one an- other, others from Setonis lovely campus. The art exhibit showed individual designs on wood-work-jewel boxes, novelty trays, and even on bracelets and rings, the duration jewelry.