St Mary Academy - Vistas Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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SODALITY Organized under Our Ladyls name, members of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary strive to cultivate in themselves a deep devotion and filial love for the Mother of God. As chaplain of the Sodality, Monsignor Goossens urged Sodalists to show their true devotion to Mary in a threefold manner-honor, prayer and imitation. On February 2 new members received their medals with the in- tention of fulfilling their roles as Apostles of Mary. Thelma Bishop explains the Y.C.S. program to prospective members. Left 10 Right: Barbara Craw- ford, Thelma Bishop, President of Y.C.S., Kathleen Roach and Catherine Ferroli. 44 At Thanksgiving time Sodalists collected canned goods for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Left to Right: Sheila Shine, Secretary-Treurzzren' Rose Gordon, Prefectg Margaret Johnson, Vice-Prefect. Sodality Heartline strikes it rich for a needy family. Left lo Right: Judy Mangold, Susan Roberts and Mary Foreman. Devotion to Our Lady is fostered in a special manner during October by daily Y C S recitation of the rosary in chapel. 'l' The main objective of the members of the Young Christian Student Movement is to take a progressive step toward helping themselves and other teenagers live a more Christlike life. The aim of Y. C. S. is to create in the high school student a respect for learn- ing that will blossom into enlightened Chris- tian leadership. The members study particular teenage problems, decide what action is tO be taken, and then devote all their energy toward effecting a change. Wfeekly meetings are conducted by Thelma Bishop, president, Mary Hermann, secretary, Barbara Hill, treas- urerg and Nancy McCracken, co-ordinator. Sister jean Gabriel as moderator suggests pro- jects and activities for both Y. C. S. and the Sodality.

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THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS The Third Order was founded by St. Francis and is a way for people living in the vvorld to come closer to God. Living in the spirit of St. Francis teaches Third Order members that real comes with living a life of moderation and striving to give good example. Last summer five Tertiaries attended the Third Order Youth Congress in Olean, New York. Sheila Shine. Cecilia Stevens and Suzette Glenn delivered speeches on the topic, XY'hat Youth Can Do To Sanctify the Sunday -for God, for the family, and in recreation. In November, 1958, Sister Emmanuel, Moderator of Third Order, notified the girls that their speeches had been published in the Franciscan Herald and Forum. Reverend Philip Marquard, O.F.M., spiritual director, congratulates newly-professed members Claudia Mauser, Cecilia Stevens and Fran- ces Cerne. Third Order Youth Congress Delegates. Left To Right: Connie Turk, Charlotte Van Noy, Cecilia Stevens, Sheila Shine and Suzette Glenn. Third Order officers review the TROUBADOUR, published monthly by the Tertiaries. Firrz Roux Bertita Smith, Social Chairmang Char- lotte Van Noy, Sophomore Promoterg Claudia Mauser, junior Pro- moter. Second Roux' Roseanne Kirschner, Senior Promoiery Sheila Shine, Prefectg Cecilia Stevens, Secretaryg Evelyn Carrico, Novice Mi.rtreJr,' Patricia Tietz, Trearufer. The monthly meeting is fol- U lovved bv Bc-netlicrion of the Blessed Sacrament. ' at

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CROSIER STAFF Once a month S.M.A.'ers eagerly await their issue of the CROSHYR. which presents an up-to-theeminute review of past events and a preview of things to come. Many hours are spent by staff members in gathering the news, composing the articles and preparing the page layouts. Under the direction of Sister Rita Clare. publication of the newspaper gives valuable experience to students who possess literary talent, Last year the CROSIER was award- ed first honors from the Catholic School Press Association for complete and timely articles expressing sound Catholic standards. f I f Ms' T ,' -Y, 'D , X fri af., 'Ks . xg 'qs f - 'Nd -s Q Maryann Staton, Editor-in-Chief, gives the galley sheets her final approval, Reporters. Judith Himmelhaver and Gloria Simon iot down notes from exchange papers. Business affairs of the school newspaper are handled by Rosemary Spicuzza, Bufimr Mamzgerg Rose Gordon, Adrertifing Managerg and Thelma Bishop, Circulation Namzger. Y xi X -e Editor. , Checking and rechecking are part of editina a school paper. Seated: Sharon Ahlefeld Art Editor: Sue Harrison, Feature Edttor Margaret johnson, Neat Editor. Standing Patricia Burke, Exrhartge Editor: Sheila Hoff Alumrttie Editor: Lorraine Metelko, Auoriate