St Rose Academy - Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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-- ---if Goto AND WHITE - l l 4 HELEN SULLIVAN LILLIAN ARATA MICHAELA DRISCOLL Vice President President Secretary ELIZABETH SILVA MARIE SPEZIA Treasurer Athletic Manaaer The Student Body HIS organization is the largest and most important in St. Rose Acad- emy. Its sole object is the fostering and controlling of all activities undertaken by the students. Every girl automatically becomes a mem- ber upon registration. The various oflicers are chosen for their executive ability and for the interest they take in student affairs. We have been guided this year and have made great strides under the capable leadership of President Lillian Arata, whose untiring efforts were nobly seconded by her fellow-officers, Helen Sullivan, Michaela Driscoll and Elizabeth Silva. The school has entered Whole-heartedly into all activities of the student organization. The variety of diversions offered during the course of the year by our rather extensive program provided everyone with an opportunity of satisfying her particular interests and of developing her special talents. We have enjoyed lectures by prominent people, have been entertained by the Dra- matic Club and Senior plays, and have spent a pleasant afternoon at the tea for the Alumnae. Enthusiasm for basketball waxed strong even when its supremacy was threatened by the introduction of another fascinating sport, volley ball. Student Body meetings have been a means not only of bringing the stu- dents together in a desirable spirit of co-operation but also of providing occa- sion for the discussion of improvements and innovations in school govern- ment. All in all 1928-29 has been an eventful year and one which We may Well review with pride and satisfaction. Fifty- three 1

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9SfGOLD AND WHITE fko-- Editorial T IS impossible to state with what joy and gratification both the students and friends of our school have received the news that a Junior College is to be opened in St. Rose at the commencement of the Fall Semester. We, who have been the recipients of so many benefits at our revered Alma Mater, now look forward with intense satisfaction to the higher endeavors proposed by her. In every civilized nation of the world the name and symbol of the Domin- ican Order have stood for all that is ine and noble. The life-long work of St. Dominic's followers has been to give out to their fellow men the very best that is in them with complete disregard of self. So now, it is another honor for St. Rose Academy to be able to present to the young ladies of San Fran- cisco that college for which a need has long been felt, We know that the Junior College about to begin its career will give the same earnest efforts and win the same regard which St. Rose has always given and enjoyed in the past and we know of no better guarantee than to say that it is to be established and placed under the guidance of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. il An Appreciation HE staff of the 1929 Gold and White wish to thank all of those who have extended such loyal cooperation to us. We are more than grateful for the support shown us in our recent Ad. Drive, in which the senior class won first prize and the sophomore second. The sophomore class has given us such admirable and hearty aid that we are happy to extend our deepest gratitude to them. it X i f - are D l Fifty-two

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Goto AND WHITE y3f-:--- - ELIZABETH SILVA FRANCES FUTSCHER President Vice President JEAN HANNA MARIE SPEZIA Secretary Treasurer The Students' S iritual Council P I OFFICERS President ,,,,,,,,,. ,,,.,A,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, E LIZABETI-I SILVA Vice-President ,,,, W ,,-,,..,.,,,,.,.,.A. ,.,, , ,FRANCES FUTSCHER Secretary.. ,,,, e,,,, ,,,.,,.,..,..,,,,,,, .,,,, , , ,,,,,,,, .I E AN HANNA Treasurer, ,..,A, ,,.,.,,,,,,,, , ,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,... , ..,....A,., ,MARIE SPEZIA COMMITTEES Chairman of Publicity ,,,,,.,, ,I,,,,,,,v,,,,,,,,,..,,,,, ,,,,,,, M I CHAELA DRISCOLL Our Lady's ,,.,..,,.,..,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .,,,,,,,, , . LCLAIRE KENNEY Missions , ........,,,ee,,....ee, ,,,..., MARGARET CASASSA Eucharistic ,,... ,,.,,,, , KATHERINE CASASSA VERY great deed was performed over a year ago when Reverend Daniel Lord, S.J., urged the organization of sodalities throughout the Catholic schools of the United States. His example and wonderful executive ability have borne results far beyond general expectations. This year under Father Lord's representative, Reverend W. J. Donnelly, SJ., of St. Louis, a two-day convention was held in St. Ignatius College in February. Father Donnel1y's aim was to see what the different schools had done and it was remarkable to note the splendid progress of all and the enthusiasm shown. Under the leadership of Elizabeth Silva and the continued co-operation of the other oilicers, the Students' Spiritual Council has expanded and accom- plished a great deal at St. Rose during the past year. With pride it is noted that interest has increased to such a degree that the religious attitude of the members has improved. As this is the chief motive of the organization, we may be gratified at the result. Our members have not only aided the foreign missions but have also fos- tered a spirit of charity at home. We hope that the Council will continue to prosper, Fifi y- four KKWV YWW W W x