St Patricks High School - Patrician Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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top row (Left to Fight): Sandra Pingue, Josephine Lanasa, Gail Antone, Joyce Bowler, Francis Shelley, Thomas O’Connor, Marvin Wingfield, Geraldine Cromwell, Lorraine Lazzuri, Virginia Harton, Patricia Leary. seated: Lulu Wrench, Bettye Bruner, Patsy Bickerstaff, .Nora Lee Haller, Lillian Uzel, Arniel Carroll, Annemarie Luy. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY A nationwide high school organization, the National Honor Society embraces all students who maintain an average of 90% in all courses taken. The purpose of the society is to en¬ courage a well-rounded, rather than a one¬ sided education. The emblem of the society is the flaming torch and the keystone. The torch represents truth and wisdom, and is symbolic of our purpose to bring the gleaming light of truth into the shadow ' s of the world. At the base of the keystone appear the letters C, S, L and S. The letters stand for four cardinal principles of the organization: character, scholarship, leadership and service. Just as the keystone is placed by the builder to hold perfect the arch in perpetual stability, so the structure of our education is held firm and true by the virtues represented in this symbol. On April 29, 1957, the St. Patrick’s Chapter of the N. H. S. inducted its eight new mem¬ bers at an impressive candlelight ceremony. The twenty probationary members of the soph¬ omore class were given honorable mention. At the close of the assembly students of the Business Department were presented awards for proficiency in the various Business subjects. The assembly concluded wdth the student-body singing the School Song.

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Htii J ) atxician For enthusiastic school spirit and outstanding support and cooperation, as displayed in the drive for the acquiring of patrons and complimentary advertisers in the Patrician annual, Miss Lorraine Lazzuri, senior, has been chosen “Miss Patrician” for the year of 1957. Although this exceptional spirit has been made manifest in several manners throughout her four years at St. Patrick’s, it was most obvious in this particular drive. To Lorraine, the Patrician staff extends its heartiest congratulations and most sincere gratitude.

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iPu XUlCZli anid Amid the gaiety and color of the Tobacco Festival, Gloria Berry reigned as Princess Flame. She had been selected to represent St. Patrick’s, as had girls from all the high schools in Richmond. By the 100% cooperation in the Fire Prevention Campaign of St. Patrick ' s students, Gloria was given the honor of the title. On the day of the event, the senior class presented Gloria with a fireman ' s hat and a cor¬ sage to be worn that evening in the parade. As a guest of the Richmond Fire Department, the Princess rode in state on a shiny red fire engine. As the parade ended, she and her escort were shown to their box to watch the Tobacco Bowl Game. An enchanted evening at the Festival Ball ended the reign of a lovely, orchid-adorned Princess Flame.