St Josephs College - Footprints Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ye Freshmen scan the bulletin board to see in which rooms their classes are being con- ducted. Orientation week is a time of introduc- tion, explanation and assimilation. The new student is made aware of the many varied activities with which she will come into contact in the ensuing four years. The program consists of a well mixed combination of welcoming speeches and descriptions of student government, clubs, plans, organizations and customs. Luncheon and entertainment provide an enjoyable diversion from the inevitable entrance tests. The adoption ceremony and Frosh-Junior Tea conclude the program. At some invisible point the heterogeneous group is replaced by a welding together of its members, from which emerges a new Freshman class. Before the beginning of each semester, the incoming Freshmen are welcomed by their Junior sisters. Orientation and Investiture Each September, Father Grady presents to every Freshman her academic cap which has been blessed at the Investiture Ceremony.

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An Afternoon out? See M. Feeney, K. Johnson, and L. McGuire. All that Glitters M. Connolly. A. Seedorf and Our Queens of Hearts — FRONT: A. McCabe, R. Corbett; CENTER: A. Fallen; BACK: B. Starck, M. Shea. K ridge Club Last May, in the school auditorium, the Religion Committee sponsored its Through The Looking Glass Fashion Show and Bridge. Under the able direction of fashion commentator Mary Schlusser, a group of Saint Joseph ' s girls modeled, with profes- sional poise, an array of lovely clothes for all occasions. All this, plus refreshments, and the raffling off of the Sweepstake-Prize, a ster- ling silver service, added up to a very successful and thoroughly enjoyable evening. The Workers; N. Rementena, V. Bradley, D. MacVeigh, E. Savino and M. Schlusser.

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The crown has been placed on the head of President of the Undergraduate Association. The ' prayer bell rings at five to the hour. Our Lady by the Among the spiritual activities of the Religion Com- mittee at the college are: the May Crowning, Benediction, First Friday devotions, and the prayer bell. The crown- ing of the Blessed Virgin takes place on the campus on the first Monday in May. Hymns are sung and the Rosary recited together with a prayer of dedication to Mary. The crown is placed on the statue by the Under- graduate president. Benediction is given daily at the Holy Hour in the chapel. An Evening With Christ ' is held on the First Friday of each month at which exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held with the students forming an honor guard. Prayers are recited each day at five minutes of every hour by a member of the Religion Committee. These prayers are said over the microphone, with a special dedication for the hour. The signal for the start of these short hourly devotions is the familiar prayer bell at which each student puts aside her daily problems to devote a moment to Almighty God. Above, right: On Dies Orientales, we had a Mass in the Armenian rite. We are privileged to have a daily Holy Hour here at St. Joseph ' s.