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

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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

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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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Glee Club The St. Joseph Hill Glee Club offers those who enjoy singing an opportunity to utilize their vocal abilities. Talent is not essential but enjoyment is a must. Together with Sr. Imelda, club moderator, the girls plan their two per- formances. Rehearsal begins early, as plans for the Choral Festival and Spring Concert take shape. First and second sopranos and altos practice weekly. A general meeting brings all voices together until each note rings perfect. Although our Glee Club is the smallest on the Island, we all agree that their professional style is top quality. Under the direction of Sister Imelda, Glee Club members raise their voices in song for the annual Spring Concert. In their salute to America both old favorites and popular tunes were performed. The Monsignor Farrell auditorium resounds with song when the St. Joseph Hill Academy Clee Club performs at the Staten Island Choral festival. Each year the vocal tal- ents of the various Catholic high schools combine for this concert. Many hours of rehearsing contributed to this succcessful program.