St Rose Academy - Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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GOLD AND WHITE The Choral I-IE past two years have seen the rise of a new satellite in the world of school music. Brought to its present enviable position by the inspiring efforts of Reverend Edgar Boyle, St. Rose's Special Choral is now recognized by critics of music in San Francisco. Last year for the Hrst time, a mass was celebrated in St. Dominic's Church on grad- uation day. The Choral, by special dispen- sation, was seated in the Schola cantorum and sang the high mass under the direction of Father Boyle. REV. EDGAR BOYLE The selections sung on that occasion were: Processional Traditional Melody H6783 When Morning Gilds the Skies Gregorian Aspgrges Gre orian Kyrie-Xth Century g I Gloria Gregorian Credo I Mass of the Angels AVC Mant' Jacques Arcadelt gigigitus g Cum .lubilo Gregorian Panis Angelicus Lambilotto Agnus, Dei Gregorian Recessxonal Salve Regina Coelitum Traditional Melody It is the custom in St. Rose to set aside one afternoon during the term for A'An Hour With Mother. This semester our parents were entertained by the Special Choral singing songs of bygone days-among them Old Black Joe, 'Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, and Love's Old Sweet Song. During Music Week this year, on the day devoted to parochial schools, St. Rose rendered three special numbers, Salve Regina, 'AThe Old Refrain, and The Sweetest Story Ever Told, besides participating in the ensemble singing, There now remain two more events to make this an outstanding year in the history of music at St. Rose-the l929 graduation mass and the graduation itself. ln view of the fact that the mass last year met with such acclaim and that the choral is now larger and more experienced, it is quite probable that this year's mass will surpass any previous efforts. The beautiful new altar in St. Dominic's Church now being erected will be in place by that time, and will certainly prove an inspiration to us. Fifty-seven

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GOLD AND WH1TEy3f-e--l- i . i ' v 1- 7 DOROTHY SUTTON LENORE ALEGRETTI ELEANOR BUCKLEY President Secretary Treasurer The Cecilian Club HE Cecilian Club has played an important role this year in the recitals and entertainments which brighten our school term. Besides the regular monthly recitals we have had several concerts sponsored by the Club. The first was the celebration of Saint Rose Day. The program was short but we all appreciated it and were very grateful to those Who made it such a success. To entertain our mothers on Mother's Day, the program included a duo for two pianos played by Mary Merschen and Consuelo Albedi and another by Lenore Alegretti and Vonie Baker. Both were exceptionally well executed. This was followed by Miss Rosalia Voegele's enjoyable concert. Miss Voegele is a pupil of the Conservatories of Stuttgart and Siviburg, Germany. At the request of the faculty Miss Voegele played selections which would give the most pleasure to high school students, instead of the more diflicult com- positions Which she usually renders in her concerts. Her program consisted of: 1. Moonlight Sonata ,,,,,,,,,,t,,.,,,,,,,.,,,.,..,....,,........,,,......,,,,,..,,,,..,,..,. Beethoven Air un Gavotte of the English Suite .,.,,, .. .,,,, Bach 2. Schubert's Impromptu A flat Impromptu G major Mozart's D minor Fantasia 3. Chopin's Prelude B minor Prelude B major Prelude D flat major For encores Miss Voegele played Morning and Asa's Death from Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg. We were delighted when Mr. Beckett, the conductor of the Young Peo- ple's Symphony, came to tell us about the Wonderful Work which has been accomplished in the past year in San Francisco. He explained the series of concerts and urged a large attendance. During the latter part of the term, the usual concerts which are them- selves an organization in the school, were given. We also provided the music for the Dramatic Club productions. In addition to being greatly indebted to Ruby Layne, our organist, and Gretchen Lins, our violinist, for their music during the First Friday masses. We commend Evelyn Hayburn, Dorothy Sutton. Catherine Lucey, Virginia Flannery and Elena Bacciocco for exceptionally good work done during this past year. Fifty-six

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l---M434 GoLD AND WHITE y3f-Q----- - The program for the l929 Graduation Mass will be as follows: Processional Nostra Signora Copocci Proper of the Mass Introit-Gradual-Alleluia Offertory-Communion Sung on Psalm tones Common of the Mass Kyrie-Gloria--Credo Sanctus-Benedictus-Agnus Dei Gregorian Motets Adoramus Te Traditional Salve Regina Schubert Recessional Long Live the Pope Ganss Our repertoire now includes German, French, Latin and English songs. Interesting preparations are being made for the program for the Commencement Exercises on May 27. This will include Maria Wiegenlied in German, and two other selections, one in French and one in English. iz Pro Fide RO FIDE, the students' branch of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, has had a most successful year under the leadership of Margaret Casassa and her capable assistants-Marion Toso of the junior class, Betty Casey of the sophomores, and Margaret Pettee of the freshman class. The purpose of the society is to aid all needy Catholic Missions, both at home and abroad. Father William Sullivan, the Diocesan Director of this society, has inspired the girls with enthusiasm by coming to speak to them almost every month, con- MARGARET CASASSA gratulating them on their good Work and asking them p,eS,'de,,, to continue in it even after they are out of school. Father Sullivan has just returned from Australia, where a conference was held concerning the Missions, so he is able to tell just what we can do by our contributions. Every girl in the Student Body is a member of the organization and all have shown their co-operation and support by the Willingness with which they have done their share both spiritually and financially. l 1'f!y-eight