St Marys Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Take your positions, girls. What happy expressions on the faces of these newcomers as they proceed up the road of enjoyment through their weekly dancing classes. Mr. Sun adds to the beautiful setting of St. Mary's campus where the quaint dance is taking place. Keep in the swing of it, frosh. I'll Get By Years of training and experience are required before a young boy or girl can be regarded as a top recording star. The fundamentals of their profession must be learned, for without a correct foundation that desired goal will be difhcult to reach. Our freshmen aspirants, too, learn the sound Catholic principles which help them cut a direct path to heaven. They are taught the various subjects necessary for their state in life. This training course is not all hard work, for the wise Sisters provide extracurricular activities, such as, basketball, volleyball, Glee Vlub, etc., to alleviate the strain of the varied studies. To some God has given more talent than to others, but regardless, all students, with God as their Supreme Teacher and Heaven as their chosen goal, cannot fail to succeed in this life. We're not sure what Caesar or Cicero would say about these eager Latin scholars, but we're sure that Sister Eleanor Louise is very proud of them. Study now, freshmen, and you'll find Latin is fun.

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These zealous historians are displaying their projects to the rest of the class. By the looks of their work much re- search must have been required. We're sure that the Egyptians and Romans would give these students A+ for their efforts. Carol is waiting pa- tiently in line ready to put her map on display, while the others hold their projects in view of the class. Some of this art work will be used for Latin projects too. Poetry is like a song to these spirited young freshmen. They are keeping perfect time with Pat who is leading them in reciting one of their many poems. Remember, girlsiexpres sion is a help to understanding poetry Here some of the freshmen are absorbed in preparing the sick table while others are illustrating by posters the things necessary for the Sacrament of Extreme Unction 4 Q H

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Swinging Cn A Star A popular singer tries to develop a certain style or technique all his own. This gimmick , as it is termed today, serves to differentiate him from other competitors. In sophomore year the girls are no longer the timid, unsure students of the previous year, but have acquired some self-confidence. Their individual characters and personalities are constantly developing. These trainees have reached the halfway mark and now look forward to the next step in their education. May the Divine Teacher continue to bless His pupils and give them the grace to do as well in the future as they have done up to now. r Gerry, Mary Ellen, and Ann 5 are displaying an interesting fi and instructive poster, signi- fying the use of parallel lines in modern commercial ad- vertising. Even though the girls may not realize it now, Geometry will prove to be a ftftwattgl ,MES valuable asset to them in whatever field they may choose to enter. r Y' All eyes are focused on Mary who is explaining the early Christian era Since no one is object ing, Mary must have the facts correct