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

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A Monastra, mascot. SECOND ROW. M. Brennan, D Caracciolo, C. DeLosso, M. Rubba, A. Capella, P Lindsay, J. Daminger, M. Van Dyke, C. Gantner, R Kaiser, J. Kennedy comprise the twirlera and color uard members of the Drum and Bugle Corp: 4+ is '11 and its Achievements Much new talent was discovered, all of which was featured, vocally or instru- mentally in solo or group arrangements. Dancing was also included. Appropriate costuming and scenery added color and sparkle to the entire program. As a spe- cial Marian Year feature, we dedicated the program to our Blessed Lady, and we re-consecrated ourselves to Mary, For all our musical achievements we wish to thank Jerry Vitalo who has been doing a splendid work among us. Jerry is a graduate of St. Joseph's elementary school, Hammonton High, and the Juil- liard School of Music. During World War II he played the piano and.trumpet in the U. S. Navy Band. Besides directing our music program, he directs his own Kingsmen , which is acquiring local fame and renown. St. Joseph's Drum and Bugle Corp: received a gold trophy and S75 in cash when it scored 92 points out of a possible 100 when it tied for first place with Holy Spirit High School of Atlantic City in the Elk: Youth Week Competition held in Bridgeton on May 8.

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BACK ROVV. I.. to R.: M. J. Bailey, A. Mclntosh, M. Pace, A. Capella. V. DeNardo, SECOND ROW: S. Pietrofitta. F. Pace. D. Berenato DA DeBlase, V. De' Nardo. M, Brennan. B. Wells, A. Berenato, A. D'Ar- gelo. R. Dilkleglio. A, Renzi, D. Caracciolo, E. C311 W Santora, P. Montecalvo, T. Mature, W. Bish, R. Bish, FRONT ROWH R. Kaiser, R. Ranere, Fichetola, P. Lindsay, K. janneit. J. Bertino, A. Grasso, M. VanDyke, J. Kennedy. C. Gantnerg Mascots, C. Caracciolo, A. Monastra. a . I -1 . . 5 f 5 Y is K ,iff I X 15 3 . Vw.. 1-il 4, ru .4 f 1 , 4' -3 A ' ' ,. ' ' s . ' Y.: o . 5- . -Lt , . V V' f- - . ' Q Q. '- 1 ' K - Oi A, FNQLOI E , , M I E 5 3 LA-.qv . if 1 4' . ' V ' rw ' '. 4' 4, Q ' , - 5, A p . bk E., gf L 8 iwaggis Q 1, -f V1 - . ' A , . ff uffis. . A i ft - as . gl 'Q A-it A - I -5 JJ 5 . l l? ag! . ' s . S s I SV gi' 'sf' -. Bel :mg 1 Pride in the Karps Under the direction of Jerry Vitalo St. ,Ioseph's Drum and Bugle Corps cop- ped several honors in the Youth Week competition held in Bridgeton, N. on May 8. Tying for first place with Holy Spirit of Atlantic City, they received a gold trophy and 575 in cash as a prize, scoring 92 points out of a possible 100. Regina Kaiser, Freshman was given a me- dal for attaining second place in baton twirling. Sophomore Carmela DeLosso received honorable mention, The school orchestra, organized only last year. con- tinued its excellent work and gave a fine performance in the annual musicale. The Music Festival was a grand success in each of its divisions: the high school choral numbers. the accordion groups, the kiddie orchestra, and the primary contributions. jerry Vitalo, director- of St. josephh Drum and Bugle Corps, orchestra, and accordion orchestra is likewise leader of the Kingamen, well known locally for their fine dance music and entertainment.

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O O O all-4 Il' 'iff'..:'s 1 . an ' ,,, A l it - M ' Q, ,. A --LGMJI M... A A ft i .pin ,And Hauer Gained Professional entertainment at the half and refreshments and dancing after the opening game was the novel at' traction offered bv the Athletic Association and the Var- sitv Club at the opening of the '53-54 basketball season. Dancing tiollometl all home games thereafter, Xvith rhe- retgirns of the H.1llov.een Dance new basliethall jerseys for the team were purchased, Ar the annual Sports llan quet meinbers ot' the various teams and the flieerleilvlcrs were awarded their well-deservecl letters for participation in varsitv sports. Trophies were awafded to Steve Runclio. rh best all around athlete with scholastic excellenceg to Bill Farrell. the outstanding baslcetball playerg and to Jeanne Bertino and Antoinette Pullia, conjointly for their outstanding achievement in girls' sports.