St Pius X Catholic High School - Golden Echoes Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Performing for the first time before the student body, the Lion band helps to set a holiday mood at their Christmas concert. Band Club Per orms For Students, O ers Credit To Members Proclaiming their new status as a class with a crash of cymbals, band members made their debut before the school with the Glee Club at the annual Christmas con- cert. Their second appearance was made at the Spring Festival. Selections included A'Finlandia and a medley of O, Susanna and Billy Boy. Band also retained its club rank and met Thursdays during activity periods. Led by Mr. Donald Wells, a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the band grew and improved its musical style. The combined effect of a second year under Mr. Wells and the prac- tical experience of two concerts and daily practice made the '68 band the best in the school's history. .. 6+ X sk Rehearsing a few traditional chorals, clarinetists Carl Mongrue, Bill Martwick, and Paula Clark prepare for the Christmas concert. Taking time out from practice, Mr. Donald Wells tells Paul Ebbs how a difficult passage should be played. l

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Glee Club Per owns For Student BOGQP, Sings at Teachefs Institute Presenting concerts, introducing a new Alma Mater, and providing entertainment at the Teacher's Institute, the Glee Club proved its talents and abilities before its many audiences. Under the direction of Sr. Claire Marie, the group presented its Christmas Show on December 20 for the entertainment of the students. After Christmas carols, such as Carol of the Bellsf' the program ended with the introduction of the new Alma Mater. The club's second performance was before the Annual Teacher's Institute on February l5. Songs included Somewhere,' and the Negro spiritual Little David, Play on Your Harp. Several members of the Glee Club en- tered region competition. The girls' trio was composed of Gwen Craig, Ann Roedler and Pamela Faletti. Gwen Craig also entered the girls' vocal solo. Glee Club activities concluded with the Spring Con- cert on May 3, 4, and 5. Songs were chosen from classical, spiritual, Broadway musical, and popular selections. The performance ended with America Demonstrating good mouth formation, Sister Claire Marie practices with the Glee Club for their next performance. GLEE CLUB-Director: Sister Claire Marie. Pianist: Margarita Simon. Front row: Elizabeth Ebbs, Nancy Lyle, Kim Jedicke, Mary Ulery, Linda Kane, Pamela Faletti, Patricia Mathes, Kath- leen Mulvihill, Katherine Raville, Barbara Smith, Joan Almand, Donna Strub, Mary Sweeney. Second row: Vicki Newton, Jane Nerney, Nora Robillard, Rosemary Allen, Carolyn Hlatts, Ceci 58 Shook, Kathleen Cowan. Inez Vogt, Jane Paris, Camille Ayash. Back row: Elvira Simon, Mary Colbert, Jill Hollingsworth, Joan Kazmier, Carolyn Fanguy, Patricia Catanese, Anne Messner, Maria Broadway. Margaret Shroer, Maureen Duffy, Lynn Bittner, Janet Chamberlain, Sharolyn Taylor.

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Reigning over the French club as Queen and King of Epiphany, Peggy Radford and Dolores Pisano display their treasures ...nun-UIQ, Q f ---' ,.:.ssf..wf Rehearsing their parts for Mme. Kohn, director of lllalade Imagin- aire, Peter Fisher feigns horror as Annette Kohn checks his pulse. 60 Front row: Treasurer Leann Petit, Secretary Kathy Raville. Second row: President Phil Coletti, Madame Kohn, Vice President Tom Dlugos. Language Clubs Probe Cultural Aspects, Exhibit Various Projects Bringing the French, Latin, and Spanish peoples closer to language students, these clubs offered members an opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the three countries represented. Students discovered new things about these countries. Opportunities ranged from discussing Roman architecture to sampling French cuisine. Members also saw slides and travel films. Students with two or more years of French were of- fered membership in the French club. Under the direc- tion of Mme. Suzanne Kohn, members participated in the traditional ceremonies of Epiphany. A special type of cake was served, and the two people who found an almond in their piece became King and Queen for the day. After weeks of planning, the French club presented Molade Imoginaire, their most important project of the year. Closing the gap between two related cultures, the Spanish and Latin clubs sang traditional carols together at Christmas time. They also compared the customs of Rome and Spain with the customs of modern America.