St Joseph Hill Academy - Hilltopper Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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Various expressions were on the faces of the seniors after finishing their dedication song for the dads. When the rendition was over, the girls were anxious to get back to their fathers. Taking time out from dancing, these sen- iors and their fathers pause for some relax- ation and refreshment. Both dads and daughters look forward to this occasion with eagerness. The seniors and their fathers prove that the generation gap can be bridged as they glide across the social hall. Together in step and in spirit they dance to a lively tune.

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Father-Daughter Dance Bitsy Savoy happily pins a carnation on her escort, Mr. William McCovern, before entering the Social Hall for the father-daughter dance. As their smiles indicate, they anticipate a very en- joyable and memorable evening. The theme of this annual dance was The Shadow of His Smile and the decorations were of a spring flower motif. A live combo provided the music, which was suitable to both ages, and the dads proved to be great swingers. 1 82

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A spark These freshmen provided the musical background for the songs which were used in the show. By creatmg new words for popular tunes, the girls were able to express their feelings as new arrivals at the school. The result was an enjoyable combination of humor and sentiment. Helmets on and spirits ready, these three new arrivals sock it to the senior class. Preparing to kick-off, the girls set the mood with a lively song for what proved to be an entertaining affnrnnr n Hope Herold recites and illustrates Joyce Kilmer ' s poem Trees. Her seri- ous interpretation brought many laughs, especially with the unexpected pie-in-the-face ending. 84