St Michael Academy High School - Michaelite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Where there ' s music at S.M.A., you ' ll find Bernadette Lynch and Margaret Murphy whose lovely voices have charmed Michaelite audiences on so many occasions. This versatile duet are pictured singing a medley of popular folk songs at the Freshman- Senior party. Music Each Friday, Michaelites take time out from their regular classes for an enjoyable period of music with Mr. Warren Foley. The major part of the year is spent in learning and perfecting the Gregorian chant. The whole student body is thus trained to sing at High Mass on special occasions such as Forty Hours ' Devotion, Presentation Day and Easter Sunday. For the Seniors, practice for the Gradua- tion music is a reminder that music classes at S.M.A. are coming to an end and that The Golden Pathway stretches before them. Lift your voice in song and your spirit will soar along. Mr. Foley directs a gay septet of sophomores as they sing a sprightly tune. 34

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Art To appreciate and create beauty is the goal of our art courses in St. Michael ' s. From a study of the basic principles of color and design in freshman year to the oil paint- ing course open to seniors, we develop our sense of beauty and creativity by study and execution. Under the guiding hand of Sr. Mary Philomena, students of art experiment with the various mediums and techniques. While all may not be artistically gifted, all do en- joy the chance to satisfy the innate desire everyone has to express herself and to ex- plore new fields of interest. Sharon Haddock pauses in her work to smile at the photographer. With determined countenances. Oil Painting students wield their brushes as Sister Mary Philomena ex- amines their efforts.

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Sister Mary Francesco The burden of running an efficient library is considerably lightened by student assistants. Out- standing among these is Olga Hladun who is pictured above adding the finishing touches to the library ' s festive Christmas decorations. Library The enchanting world of literature can be a wonderful escape from ordinary cares. The school library is the starting point for many a fascinating journey through the realms of fiction, science, biography or adventure. Sr. Mary Francesco, our school librarian, is a most helpful guide on our excursions. While the library contains many books f a be read for entertainment, it is also an im- portant source of information on varied topics connected with our academic work. Reference books, current periodicals, visual aids and record albums are available for student use. Finally, Michaelites can always spend a few peaceful moments in the quiet of the library for reading, studying or just a little undisturbed thinking. No wonder the library is the most popular place in the school. On duty at the library circulation desk — Rosemarie Redes. 35