St Josephs High School - Lily Yearbook (Hammonton, NJ)

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0,0611 cw Horizon Dans la forgt lointaine on entend le coucou. Relaxing from synopsis of verbs, vocabulary drills, Geometry! that fascinating subject held the academic juniors spellboundl Minds went completely blank as.theorems, corollaries, an- gles and degrees went flying about, over their heads until Mother Superior brought them back to consciousness through practical and patient explanations, As excited students left their classes, French and Italian students plugged through the intricacies of foreign etc., French I students not only amuse themselves but likewise gain a bit of French culture and spirit. pronunciations, particularly the French. How- ever, the drudgery of vocabulary drills, verb exercises and grammatical constructions was lightened by the singing of songs, dramatic readings and lively practical conversations. At the same time the students tried to capture some of the French and Italian culture and spirit. Pausing a moment from their ap'- preciation of Italian music and song, Sr. Josephine and her juniors pose sedately with their handy phono- graph. Learning arias from famous Italian operas such as La donna E mobile broke the hum-drum monotony of daily class routine, and added zest and pleasure to their modern language class. I

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Am! cchuiques Debating, formal and informal. became the chief interest of the History I students. Par- ticipating in the Seton .Hall Tournament with thirty other schools was both a thrill and a real learning experience for their all girl team. Current events discussions were stimulating and lively. Commercial Juniors wrestled with debits, credits, and cycles in bookkeeping classes, and big and small loops. and up and down strokes, of shorthand. Spelling almost became a problem in transcribing! Typing class brought more efficiency through the use of practice sets. In all, the Juniors had quite a profitable learning year. In school activities the Juniors displayed their habitual readiness to participate and to assume their share of responsibility for the successful outcome of each event. Cooperation and school spirit were their chief traits. At- tendance at the school games seemed a must to them for always they were represented in full force. The cheerleaders found in them an excellent support. Sore throats and hoarse voices were not uncommon among the Juniors for days after the games. Getting one's class ring is the most thrilling event of the Junior year. This year was no exception. It was worth waiting for! The ring ceremony, in- troduced this year, remin ded the students of -11 l Ably debating the topic Resolved that the President of the United States be selected by the direct vote of the people. Virginia, Carol, Kathleen, Negativeg Jean, Eleanor, Elizabeth and Josephine, Affirmative give Y their last practice debate before competing in the Seton Hall Debating Tournament. the deeper significance of the class ring malt- ing its reception even more meaningful. But the event of the year was the Prom, a truly wonderful and unforgettable affair. The Junior record to date in proof of their ability to take on the responsibilities of Senior year and to carry them through with the grace and and ease acquired through past experience. as -ng pres b Joe Sarao 1 Second year Boiykkeepl n9t seem to Perm' al nior Commun ents a challenge 'O the Ju he calmly' Mk, does this studenu' Bu' d loss statement' out 3 Profit an