St Marys Institute - Echoes Yearbook (Amsterdam, NY)

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ln the development ofthe complete student. St. Mar- y's trains her young people to assist in the sacred functions of their Faith, thereby learning reverence for - holy things, the spirit of sacrifice and the consolation and strength to be derived from fidelity to the prac- , tices of one's religion. Guidance and counsel are pro - vided through the planned Diocesan program to pro- mote Vocations to the Religious life so that all have the opportunity of knowing and understanding the re- quired qualifications and the benefits of devoting ones self to the service of God. ' ta YA . s Ln Senior sanctuary boys James Adler, Richard Redznak, Mi- chael Heller, Peter Cisek, Donald Rapello, James Burke KLEFTQ and Michael Sudolsky QRIGHTQ evidence their fine training in respect for holy places. Father Jaracz stands as a representative of God sent to us to discuss our vocations. liis talk inspired everyone and made us think deeply about our own special place in God's world. ,,,,qrQ1.'f:7W ln a Miss AUGUSTA CANALE Our dedicated choir director Servin God tl 545,55 gg Time to eat at the annual choir girls party , given by the S.M.l. Social Club! With plenty of food, dancing and recordings of their excellent rendition of the Christmas music, Miss Canale and the girls all had a fine time. AHF 7

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Foremost in the mind of Daniel Tennyson, boy genius, is the desire to go to college. His parents and teachers, however, have different i- deas for, they say, he can't even get along with people at home. The student body of the local high school is also having trouble. their star athlete, Puff, being declared ineligible because of his grades. Since Jackie, Dan's brother, is a friend of Puff, it is only natural that he should seek Dan's help to coach Puff to help his grades pick up. In this arrangement Dan sees the means whereby he can become popular or at least appear so. The plot deepens, though, by his falling in love with Linda Barnard, the principal's daughter. The complications which follow set the stage for the hilarity of our Senior Play Bring- ing us close together and instilling a spirit of cooperation, it has been a memorable and enjoyable experience for all, stage crew and pro- motion committees as well as actors. Even in the early rehearsal Sage, it is evident that everyone has captured the spirit of the play. Hypno- tiied Latherby QJ. Burkej thinking he's a bunny de- mands his parsnips and Puff QC. Smilginj being re- strained by Jackie QD. Delosj, Jeannie QB. Eckelmanj and Carla QM. Spencerj recites Shakespeare at the top of his lungs while Rhodora QC. Otto, screams, the po- liceman QT Romanoi shouts vainly. Hands up! , Miss Booth QC. Kellyj takes notes forthe paper, Dan QJ. Adler, reiterates: one. two, three. Roger QD. Ra- pelloj tears his hair and Miss Baker QT. Kotowskij clutches Margaret QE. Quinny in fear. Play committees busily prepare for the big night as L. Schofield assista Production Man- ager B. Craig type out program, J. Salamack and J. Valoxic of the ticket committee tak initial eotuit. Miss Riley demonstrates to J. Salamon and P. Campanile the art of apply- ing make-rrp. Stage managers D. Zappone and R. Dzekeiorius make the doorbell sound realistic, prompters C. Trivett and M. Hen- nessey go over the script and property man- ager C. Corrigan cheeks for necessary acces- sories. Other helpers in properties not shown are I.. Shuttleworth and T. Califano. LJ

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To promote more interest in inodesty of dress, this year we held a very successful fashion sliou: of Marylike drestes. Everyone was delighted at the breathtaking loveliness of the models and the beauty of the apgropriate teen age creations. As an added incentive, the senior participants had the opportunity of promoting the emulation not only of Our Lady! Iiiodesty and purity but also tliofe of Kateri, the Lily of the Mohaxyls, herself ti faithful :iiodel of f,iary'f virtues. 'Ile refrvshrrients served added to the enjoyment ofti very profitable and congenial evening. We hopt that our clxixs ha: set at precedent for an rtninnil ftnliion shim. -ln-