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

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The essence of a word is language Alumnas que muestran excellencia en espanol son recibidas en la Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. Con la ayuda de su consejera, Hermana Patrice, las chi- cas publicaron un periodico llamado La Estrella Hispanica. Les etudiante que excellent en fran- cais, entrent dans la Societe Honoraire de Franpis. A I ' aide de la conseuileuse Soure losita, les jeunes filles aident leurs camarades a maitrisser la langue fran aise. As a result of her proficiency in French, Andrea Leone receives her French Honor Society pin and card from Ellen Zanfini and Maryelisa Craber. With the aid of an illuminated drawing board, Hispanic art takes on new form as Regina Castro creates whimsical figures for the Spanish news- paper. Five young men from the University of Madrid entertained the student body with Spanish folk songs, following the mduction of thirteen girls into the Spanish and French Honor Societies. They are a part of the University ' s Tuna or Glee Club, and have spent several months touring the United States. 53

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Knowledge-a complex part of life Perhaps the National Honor Society seems like an impossible dream to many students but each year girls are inducted into our Lampadarii Chapter. Each member must prove herself in the areas of scholarship, leadership, char- acter and service. Her marks are proof of her scholarship and the other traits are graded by the faculty. Under the direction of Sr. Scholas- tica, the members manage the book store, tutor fellow students, and spon- sor It ' s Academic. Seniors Linda Siconolfi, Jean Beil, Ellen Zanfini and Lynn Radonic culminate four years of hard work with their induction into the National Honor Society. One of the duties of National Honor Society members is to manage the school book store. Seniors Jean Beil and Lynn Radonic ready the supplies for another morning ' s business. Congratulations are in order as two newly in- ducted members of the National Honor Society, Lynn Radonic and Ellen Zanfini receive best wishes from both friends and relatives. The girls, along with two other Seniors, were received into the Lampadarii Chapter of the Society. 52

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Student Council Student Council Representatives M. Mauriello, T. Tierney, J. Zerillo, D. Pecoraro, D. Cannavo, L. Negron, B. Esmillo, M. Poterlza, M. P. Roitzsch, Sec. Treas. Kneeling: N. Mar- tin, S. Vazzana. Sitting: D. Nagengast, D. Coviello, C. Hall, Vice-Pres., K. Johnsen, R. Schoentube, J. Merola and P. Severino, Pres., take time out to pose for a picture. The girls are planning the campaign to help defray the cost of our Language lab by selling plastic animals. The Student Council functions as a coor- dinating organization for the student body. The main objective of the Council is to instill a deeper concern for the Hill ' s welfare into each student. The meetings held approximately every two weeks generate ideas between faculty and students. One of the proposals acted on by the Coun- cil this year was shortening the school day. Transforming the hope for a swim team into a reality was also accomplished. The twenty- three girls elected as representatives carry the responsibilities of understanding, leadership and dependability. Caught in the act, Pat Severino, Student Council Presi- dent, looks surprised as the camera spots her counting money from the latest Student Council project. 54