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

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Hllllllll EUHNIIH Here at Seton we have a variet of activities to lease ever s orts-minded a Y P Y P girl. To direct our athletic activities, the student body elects an Athletic Council, consistin of two members from each class. Workin under the direction of Mrs. g g I Earl Thompson, our physical educational instructor, and Miss McLaughlin, the Council's sponsor, a series of programs are planned to hold the interest of every girl. Ping-pong, shuflsleboard, and bowling tournaments are all a part of the Council's varied program. As an added incentive, the participants in these activities are awarded points toward winning their letter. One of the most popular of the Councills activities is Challenge Day when all 'ggyml' students vie with one another in various sports. Winter is the favorite season of Seton's sportsters since here on the Hill we have our own private skating rink and a natural lake, where Setonls lassies glide o'er the ice with the greatest of easef, For those who prefer tobogganing and skiing, our snow-covered hills offer many exciting hours. Mary Jane Hinchey, Carroll Little, jenny Tripodi, Mary Lee Dinsmore, Annabelle Turney, Marybeth Trescher, Margaret Ludrofsky, Twila DeMeio, Patty Harri- son, Mildred Straka, Marjorie Welsh 43

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jenny Tripodi, Rosemary Masley, Carroll Little, Alice Marie Skirpan, Nancy King, Anne Bennis, Marie Kish, Mary Lee Dinsmore, Anne Daniels, Helen Robertshaw, Anne Mattimnre, Charlotte Oesterling, Shirley Achtenbaum, Sally Fogg, Connie Zocolli Sllllllll llllllllllll The Student Council, which consists of three officers and two representatives from each class, acts as an advisory board with Sister Francesca, Directress. Its duties are: to arouse a spirit of enthusiasm for school functions, to help maintain discipline by acting as proctors in study periods as well as in dormitories, and by keeping order in the halls, to create a friendly relationship and sincere spirit of loyalty among the students. Among the added duties of the upperclassmen is the privilege and responsibility of acting as ehaperones downtown. Once a month the Council meets with Sister Francesca to discuss student responsibilities and school problems. Here the views of the student body are aired in a democratic way by the representatives, and difficult problems are settled because there is mutual understanding between faculty and students. For four years student government has functioned at Seton satisfactorily-the girls taking over when they are left on their own. 42

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Ullll Slllllll Challenge Day at Seton One last look at the bulletin board to check the teams-and then a flurry across the campus to the Activities Building to participate in Challenge Day. There, under banners of blue, orange, yellow, red, green, and pink, we strove hard to bring glory to our team. Under the splendid direction of Mrs. Earl Thompson, the physical education instructor, we enjoyed many different sports. With a slight twist of the wrist, the Yellows, under Patty Harrison, succeeded in shooting the deciding basket, which made them victorious over the undefeated Blues. A freshman, Hester Fogg, captured the bowling title by showing us what a little control on the bowling alley could accomplish. The outdoor relay races, under the early spring sun, afforded us a brief pause from the strenuous indoor sports. To close the day, Gloria King was chosen as the girl who exemplified good posture for K'Posture Week. Challenge Day gave all the girls an opportunity to compete in the various types of sports enjoyed at Seton. 44