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

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CSMC Unit Aids Christ ' s Poor Spiritually and Materially. Mission Representatives Margaret Tosiello, Helen Solas, Lorraine Pogan ond Dorothy Palmer take inventory of their Christmas supplies. Catholic Student Mission Crusade Through the Chaplains ' Aid, the Mission group sent a chalice to a Filipino priest. Mary McCarren, Mary Wisniewski, Eileen Hegedus and Marilyn Conti read the missionary ' s thank- you letter. Creative members Pat Anastasio, Eileen King, Joan Corbett and Teresa Capic make colorful choir boys to be sold for the benefit of the missions. 50

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I VARSITY CHEERLEADERS SITTING: Carol Voytovicz, Marie Giacini, Anne Pinto, Ines Basso, Louise Rossiter, Theresa De Campo, Nancy Torraco. STANDING: Yvette Lacroix, Louise Lamula, Marie Matera, Elaine Spensley, Margaret Taggart. CHEERLEADERS Much of the support behind varsity victories comes from the cheerleaders. These energetic Michaelites encourage the team with their polished routines, exciting cheers and fancy jumps. Sister Mary Vincent sees to it that they are well-prac- ticed in their art. To achieve this, long hours are spent in perfecting rhythm, coordination and precision. During the half-time in a game between S.M.A. and St. Michael ' s Commercial, the cheerleaders rush on to the court to begin one of their liveliest cheers.

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Red Cross Helps Sick and Needy Patients in City Hospitals. ■■HP Junior Red Cross As their main project of the year. Red Cross members hem blankets to be distributed to hospitals and welfare institutions throughout New York City. YCS Aims to Form Christian Leaders and to Christianize Society. Young Christian Students To accomplish its purpose YCS uses Observe, Judge, Act, which has become a standard formula for Catholic Action. The slogan su«i- maiizes the Social Inquiry tech- nique used at the weekly meetings. This Social Inquiry is the princi- pal part of the YCS meeting. Mem- bers take turns leading it and the Scripture and Liturgy discussions. A permanent leader is elected after each of the group has had a turn. Groups are restricted to twelve members so that all will take an active part and be stimulated to apostolic, spiritual and intellectual growth. (.,, fori r«« ; JJeapnteh fostl.,, rente 1ft, 51