St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

To our heavenly Mother and to our own dear earthly Mothers, whose untiring efforts have made our yearbook a reality, we, the staff, dedicate this Vincentian of 1950. Then Mary up in Heaven smiles And drops Her mantle blue To hold them closer to her heart These Mothers hearts so true VLMalWc oman “She would be perfectly true. There would be no deception or insincerity in her. In every relation of life she would be found faithful. She would put herself last. In her heart Christ would be on the throne and self on the cross. Self-control would take the place of self-will. She would be serviceable. Her hands would reach out in loving helpfulness to every suffering, needy creature with whom she comes in touch, and no service would be too slight. She would be clothed with humanity. No pride or self-conceit would mar the beauty of the things she did. She would be gentle in speech. From her lips would come no harsh words to wound the hearts that were nearest and dearest to her. She would be personally attractive. She would glorify her Master by proving that He can make His followers beautiful with a more than earthly fairness. She would be popular. But the host of friends whom she would draw would not stand between her and her Lord. Rather, she would draw them nearer Him. She would love pleasure, knowing that Christ would want her to be happy. But her good times would be of such a character that Christ would be a sharer in them. More than all, she would be consistent. Her life would square with her work. So she would walk triumphantly the way of the Holy Cross, glorious in her discipleship, and crowned with the more than royal crown that He will give to those who overcome.” Advertiieri Seven She strives to teach the worthwhile things—the joy of clean living, the true Christian spirit in all walks of life, the essential difference between right and wrong, the cooperation with divine grace in forming the true and perfect Christian woman. Reverend Mother Mary Elizabeth, D. C. Superior General of the Daughters of the Cross Sister Mary Bernardine, D. C. Principal St. Vincent’s High School Rev. Kevin A. Nowlan, S. J. Chaplain CL Rev. A. B. Kearns, S. J. Religion Seated: Sister Anna of Jesus, Sister Miriam, Sister Rita, Sister Anne Marie, Sister Fidelis. Sister Rose Marie. Standing: Sister Agnes Ruth, Sister Joan of Arc, Miss Selma Moosey, Mrs. William Gaertner, Mrs. Ted Kendall, Sister Eugenia, Sister Cornelia, Sister Mary Grace. Not in picture: Mrs. Robert Humphrey. “She would be perfectly true. There would be no deception or insincerity in her. In every relation of life she would be found faithful. Senior Offi iceri Eleanor Frazier —....................-............................. President Lucy Ellis..........................................................President Norma Markey.........................-....-.........................Secretary Nancy Tynan.........................................................Treasurer Mary Dougherty, Janet Wolcott..................................... Counselors Colors Patroness Flower Gold and White Immaculate Conception bellow Rose Motto To thine own self be true then thou canst not be false to any man fourteen Elizabeth Braud Attendance at S. V. A.—3yi years Activities—Sodality, Courtesy Club (Treasurer) Ambition—Private Secretary Bobette Carney Attendance at S. V. A.—5 years Activities—Sodality (Treasurer), Choir, Debate, Civics Club (President) Ambition—A Doctor Mary Kathryn Crofton Attendance at S. V. A.—5 years Activities—Sodality, Choir, Courtesy Club (Treasurer), International Rela- tions Club, Majorette for St. John’s Band, Queen’s Court (Mardi Gras Duchess) Ambition—Secretary Mary Dougherty Attendance at S. V. A.—6 years Activities—Soda 1 ity, French Club, Student Council, L’il Vin Staff (Editor) Correspondent for Shreveport Times, Co-editor for Queen’s Work, Courtesy Club (1950 Queen of Courtesy), Debate Club (Varsity Team), National Honor Society (President), Senior Class Coun- selor, Outstanding member of House of Representatives at 1949 Girls’ State, Named in 1950 High School Register, R. K. L. (Vice-President) Ambition—Writer Lucy Ellis Attendance at S. V. A.—13 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council, Vice-President of Class, Debate (Secre- tary), L’il Vin (Assistant Editor), R. K. L. (Secretary), Basketball Team, Year- book Staff Ambition—Editor of the “New York Herald Tribune” Harriet Farmer Attendance at S. V. A.—1 year Activities—Sodality, Civics Club (Vice President), Choir, Courtesy Club, Courtesy Court Ambition—Home Economics Teacher Sixtttn Eleanor Frazier Attendance at S. V. A.—4 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council, Class President, Yearbook Staff L’il Vin Staff, Courtesy Club (Vice Presi- dent), St. John’s Homecoming Court (Princess), Queen’s Court (Mardi Gras Duchess) International Relations Club Ambition—Stenographic work Jane Harrincton Attendance at S. V. A.—4 years Activities—Sodality, Debate (Treasurer), International Relations Club (Trea- surer), Basketball Team (Captain) Ambition—Physical Education Teacher ✓ Mary Vivian Jordan Attendance at S. V. A.—2 years Activities—Red Cross, Music Club (Vice- President), Choir, International Rela- tions Club Ambition—-Singer Pat Kennelly Attendance at S. V. A.—3 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council (Secretary-Treasurer), National Honor Society (Vice-President), St John’s Cheerleader (’48-’49), St. John’s Home- coming Court (Queen) Ambition—Secretarial work Seventeen Norma Markey Attendance at S. V. A.—4 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council, Choir, Class Secretary, National Honor Society, Courtesy Club, Debate, Inter- national Relations Club Ambition—Radio Pianist Evangeline Permenter Attendance at S. V. A.—13 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council (President), National Honor Society, Choir, Courtesy Club, International Relations Club, Thespian Club (Vice- President), Senior Counselor to the 7th Grade, Pelican Girls’ State Register of Land Office and Best Entertainer, Named in 1950 High School Register Ambition—Actress L+iahteen Alice Phelps Attendance at S. V. A.—1 year Activities—Sodality, Choir, Courtesy Club, International Relations Club (Reporter), Basketball Team (Co- Captain) Ambition—Doctor Audie Bee Racine Attendance at S. V. A.—3 years Activities—Sodality, International Rela tions Club Ambition—Secretarial work Eulalie Savoy Attendance at S. V. A.—12 years Activities—Sodality, Choir, Courtesy Club, International Relations Club (Vice-President), Basketball Team, Courtesy Court Ambition—Secretarial work Janet Simpson Attendance at S. V. A.—3 years Activities—Sodality, R. K. L., L’il Yin, Courtesy Club, International Relations Club (President) Ambition—Airline Hostess initem Madeline Stecer Attendance at S. V. A.—3 years Activities—Student Council (Vice-Presi- dent), Debate (Vice-President), Cour- tesy Club (Secretary), National Honor Society (Secretary-Treasurer), Basket- ball Team, R. K. L. (President), L’il Vin (Feature Editor), Red Cross, Inter- national Relations Club, Thespian Club, Miss Favorite, St. John's Home- coming Court (Princess), Governor of Pelican Girls’ State (’49), Named in 1950 High School Register, Delegate to Girls’ Nation, State President of the State Library Association Ambition—Live up to St. Vincent’s ideals Nancy Tynan Attendance at S. V. A.—3 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council, Class Treasurer, R. K. L. (Treasurer), Courtesy Club, Basketball Team, Inter- national Relations Club Ambition—Artist Shirley Welsh Attendance at S. V. A.—10 years Activities—Sodality (Prefect), Student Council, National Honor Society, Cour- tesy Club, Captain of Mardi Gras, Pelican Girls’ State (Nationalist Nomi- nee for Governor), Thespian Club (President), National Sodality Advis- ory Board, Diocesan Sodality Union (Vice President), French Club Ambition—Interior Decorator Janet Wolcott Attendance at S. V. A.—13 years Activities—Sodality, Student Council, Yearbook Staff (Editor), Thespian Club, Mardi Gras Court Princess, R. K. L., Counselor of Senior Class, Courtesy Club, Manager of Basketball Team Ambition—Designer Barbara Wortman Attendance at S. V. A.—5 years Activities—Red Cross (President), Lost and Found, Chairman of School Bank- ing, International Relations Club, R. K. L., Thespian Club Ambition— Julie Zimmerman Attendance at S. V. A.—1 years Activities—Sodality, Choir, Thespian Club, Debate, Yearbook Staff (Art Editor) Ambition—Interior Decorator junior Offi teen Lorna Camus................................... Peggy Weed.................................... Joyce Powell.................................. Patricia Flournoy............................. Patricia Mills, Freddie Jones................. Colors Patroness Red and White Infant Jesus of Prague Motto “Love Serves” ....... President ____Vice President Secretary __________Treasurer .........Counselors Flower Red Rose 'wentu-tu o Alice Bizet Lorna Camus Margaret Caplis Gail Clerc Barbara Conley Catherine Daly Patricia Flournoy Marie Mai Flowers Jean Fulco Betty Graham Betty Gremillion Joan Hadden Rose Marie Hardy Elizabeth Howard Freddie Jones Genevieve Lalena Jane LeDoux Patricia Mills Joyce Powell Mary Sanders Vita Schoen Pattie Sullivan Peggy Weed Margaret Whelan Claire Mathieu Polly Patterson Sudie Putch Cynthia Savoy Christian Stephenson Rowena Thomas Shirley Wheeler Linda Wilson Sophomore Ofh icers Gloria Milich.............................. Susan Ellis..................... .......... Dorothy Graham.......... ................... Sally Collett.............................. Rita Roy, Nancy Cano....................... Colors Patroness Crimson and White Sacred Heart Lady of Grace Motto “Charity Reigns” ____... President .. Vice President ........Secretary ________Treasurer ______Counselors Flower Red Rose Peggy Arrington Jo Dene Bryan Nancy Cano Carol Ann Christenson Sallie Collett Sue Ellis Roselyn Fulco Dorothy Graham Martha Hatcher Nancy Kinkennon Nancy Lenoir Jwenhj-iix Barbara Meleton Gloria Milich Mary Rose Moran Mary Virginia Ross Rita Roy Charmaine Tenney Iwilla Terral Rose Ann Turgeon Charlie Ann Treadwell Martha Jo Van Veckhoven Joyce Verhalen Susie Wright tj-seven Qfjvj ime c freshmen Off:, iceri Jo Ann Walton.............................................................President Helen D’Artois..................................................... Vice President Loretta McDougal......................................................... Secretary Estelle Gaudin............................................................Treasurer Elaine Malloy, Beverly Thoreson..........................................Counselors Colors Patroness Flower Silver and Green St. Rita Red Rose Motto The door of success is labeled “push” fjuienty-eiyht Marilyn Blanks Mary Miles Byrnes Helen D’Artois Helen Ellis Marianne Farmer Estelle Gaudin Kitty Guerico Mary Hogan Jo Ann Jackson Rosemary Linhares Elaine Malloy Anne Mathieu Loretta McDougal Barbara O’Quinn Margaret Parisy Mary Ethel Posey Rochelle Sandlin Dolores Schwartz Maureen Shannon Cecile Simmons Dolores Task Beverly Thoreson CoNCHETTA VeLOTTA Jo Ann Walton Helen White Dkirty Gertrude Witzell Anne Nowery........................................................ President Antoinette Capus............................................ Vice President Marilyn Quinn........................................................Secretary Dion DeLouche...................................................... Treasurer Mary Jane Wright, Theresa McMichael.................................Counselors Colors Patroness Flower Aqua and Gold St. Joseph Lily Motto “The soul is dyed the color of its leisure thoughts” Dliirtif -one Mattie Lee Boone Patricia Bott Shirley Brossette Claudette Buss Antoinette Caplis Jesilin Daniell Dion DeLouche Rose Marie DeStefano Ann Fergusson Theresa Johnson Patricia McDaniel Sybil Monroe Jlurlij-two Anne Nowery Dixie Overstreet Sally Page Lucille Phelps Mary Porteous Marilyn Quinn Marie Rinaudo Mary Roach Barbara Ross Patricia Savoy Betty Ann Vails Nadine Wilson Joan Wolcott Mary Jane Wright r “She would be serviceable. No pride or self-conceit would mar the beauty of the things she did.” She would develop her physical and mental health, her emotions, appreciations, and attitudes toward better citizenship through love and understanding of her fellowman. Permenter, President; Steger, Vice President; Kennelly, Secretary-Treasurer Welsh, Caplis, Frazier, Ellis, Markey, Tynan, Dougherty, Wolcott, Camus, Milich,Walton, Nowery, Gorton This organization was established primarily to promote complete co- operation between the faculty and the student body, thus furthering the welfare of the school by striving for Catholic ideals in education, by fostering good citizenship, and by strengthening school spirit through student participation. OLrlif ■Six irtit-ieuen Dougherty Kennelly Steger President Pice President Secretary-Treasurer Only students who excel in leadership, loyalty, service, and scholarship may become members of the National Honor Society. This year the N. H. S. elected three Seniors—Mary Dougherty, Shirley Welsh, and Evangeline Permenter—to be in the National Hall of Fame. The names of these girls will be inscribed on a plaque, which will hang in the principal’s office. Sr. Anne Marie has directed the activities of this organization. Jliirty-n This group of singers, under the direction of Sister Mary Grace and accompanied by Sister Rose Marie, has become one of the most out- standing Catholic high school choirs in the state. Our choir, which received the coveted rating of Superior at the C. Y. O. Convention in Alexandria in 1949, has performed at various religious and civic func- tions in and out of school. Mills President Steger Vice President Ellis Secretary Harrington Treasurer “A man’s opinion is no better than his information,” Proving this motto, the able members of the Debate Club have come out on top in all of their debates with the topic “Resolved that the president of the United States should be elected by the direct vote of the people.” Sr. Miriam has worked untiringly with both the junior and senior debate team6, both of which have taken part in different rallies. lortu-one Steger President Dougherty Vice President Ellis Secretary Tynan Treasurer Under the capable direction of Sister Agnes Ruth the R. K. L. Library Club has become an important factor in student activities. Started as a small club to impress upon the students the importance of reading, the R. K. L. (Read, Know, Love good books) has steadily expanded. This year it was chosen as the first president of the Louisiana Library Students’ Association. i The Junior Red Cross members perform regular good works recommend- ed by the local unit of the Junior American Red Cross. An outstanding project this year has been the furnishing and equipping of a Red Cross Room for the benefit of students who acquire aches and pains during the school day. Different members of the Junior Red Cross keep this room bright and cherry. Our school unit is under the leadership of Mrs. William Gaertner; Mrs. D. McCaleb is the Caddo representative. orty-tkrti Seated: Camus, Assistant Editor; Wolcott, Editor; Whelan, Copy Editor Standing: Sullivan, Feature Editor; L. Ellis,Typist; S. Ellis, Assistant Copy Editor; Zimmerman, Artist The Vincentian Staff composed of six members devotes it efforts each year to produce a yearbook of which each student will be proud. The copy writing, sketching, and arranging are done by the staff, but Sister Bernardine is always near to lend a helping hand. Editor Janet Wolcott Assistant Editor Lorna Camus Seated: Steger, Feature Editor; L. Ellis, Assistant Editor, Dougherty, Editor; Collett, News Editor; Frazier, Typist Standing: Reporters; Posey, Flournoy, Fulco, Van Veckhoven, H. Ellis, Byrne, Thoreson, J. Simpson, Arrington, Witzell Anyone interested in newspaper writing will find enough excitement and experience for a lifetime working on the L’il Vin Staff. With Sister Rita as the advisory board, the staff publishes one paper a month. At the State Journalism Convention held in Natchitoches our school paper received a rating of Superior. Wilson Frazier Stecer President Pice President Secretary Crofton Treasurer This choice gathering of lovely ladies strives to make the students conscious of courtesy in everyday life. Sister Miriam and the officers set the pace which all the rest of the school try to follow. The Courtesy Club has sponsored a number of social gatherings this year. Kneeling: A. Phelps. Co-Captain, Forward; C. Savoy. Forward; Harrington, Captain, Forward; Tynan, Guard. Standing: F.. Savoy, Guard; Stegcr, Guard; Cano, Guard; Mrs. Robert Humphrey, Coach; Jones, Forward; L. Ellis, Guard. Under the able coaching of our physical education teacher, Mrs. Robert Humphrey, the Basket Belles have won recognition throughout the city of Shreveport. This is the first year the team has taken part in tourna- ments or been in the city league. Freddie Jones is the high scorer of the league with 162 points. Physical Education Teacher and Coach Mrs. Robert H. Humphrey mc Markey Jordan Hardy Lalena President I'ice President Secretary Treasurer Composed of voice and piano pupils, the Music Study Club, a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, encourages appreciation of good music. This year Sister Rose Marie and the officers have sponsored musical quizzes. Each year the music students take part in several recitals and national music auditions. Jorty-eight 'leJfj ri Welsh Permenter Whelan Flournoy President Pice President Secretary Treasurer This drama club owes its organization to Mother Elizabeth. Its members are the students in the speech class. Each week they present an entertainment to the club. J. Simpson E. Savoy Mills Harrington President Pice President Secretary Treasurer The purpose of the International Relations Club is to impress the school with the importance of political discussion and current events. The members take an active interest in the study of the American govern- ment and of international affairs. Carxey President H. Farmer Fice President M. Farmer Secreta ry-Tre as urer Fostering good citizenship, members of this group of young American leaders study the ideals and government of our country. As an able instructor they have Sister Miriam, an authority on civic matters. 1-0 1« (3 IjKta rtT Welsh, Prefect; Capus, Pice Prefect; Thomas, Recording Secretary; Lalena, Corresponding Secretary; Carney, Treasurer Whelan, Eucharistic Committee; Jones, Oar Lady's Committee; Weed, Apostolic Committee; Daly, Literature Committee; Sullivan, Social Committee; Meletox, Publicity Committee The Sodality of Our Lady of the Presentation strives to foster devotion to our Blessed Mother in order to bring about personal holiness in each of its members. Its other aims are sanctification of neighbor and the defense and spread of Catholic doctrines. Difttf oi S'oc a! y Insla! !ctl ton. 'Vehe of Si Sr ranas Aavter Cere ? Ik � 8 Chr s feast of en Tnsi llai ion “She would be popular. But the host of friends whom she would draw would not stand between her and her Lord. Rather, she would draw them nearer Him.” ZUILn Standing left to right: Lord Leroy Mitchell, Lady Eleanor Frazier; Urd Lee Hunter, Lady Jo Dene Bryan; Duke Peter Terracina, Duchess Mary Kathryn Crofton; Duke Sam Bruce, Duchess Jean Fulco; King Michael Sullivan, Queen Patricia Mills; Princess Janet Wolcott, Prince Thomas Beasley; Lady Patricia Flournoy, Lord Michael Rigney; Lady Dorothy Graham, Lord Louis Gaudin; Lady Peggy Arrington, Lord Philip Henderson Seated: Court Jester, Lucille Phelps Standing: Captain Shirley Welsh, Escort Julius Johnson Lac y sjo Dean iBr-ya n ■ I ■y +■$ ' A Lady Doroihy Graham a ‘' on b- rui 'Train bearer Vat 0u n n LacJy Eleanor- Tr-az ter bis Sixty-five EI 4£ Mary Cousm I The Crystal Ballroom was transformed into the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy through decorations, music and dances. Mary Cousin (right) enacted the role of the fairy and Lucille Phelps (left) was court jester for the entertainment of the court. rewc- Sixty -Sti en Lord Don Turbe ille Lady Marilyn Qumn Lord Jimmy Gammill Lady Mary Dosey Lord Donald LeBlanc Lady Dion DeLouche Lord Denny Camer-on Lady J'arah WLelan Front Row: Trumpeteer, Jim D’Artois; Trainbcarer, Kobert Uatti; Trainbearer, Pat Quinn; Jester Lucille Phelps; Captain Joan Wolcott; Trumpeteer, Pat D’Artois. Back Row: Lord Donald LeBlanc, Lady Dion Delxmche; Lord Don Turbeville, Lady Marilyn Quinn; Duke Jerry Fowler, Duchess Mary Cousin; Prince Jimmy Meints, Princess Jo Ann Walton; rate Jack Caplis; Queen Dixie Overstreet, King David Holmes; Carolyn Schnexaidre; Duke Gordon Cloutier; Duchess Beverly Thorcson; Lord Philip Frank, Lady Barbara Kendall; Lord Jimmy Gammill, Lady Mary Posey; Lord Benny Cameron, Lady Sarah Whelan. reive op Spring Enleriai nmeri for ike Junior Courir (Jrownbearer Caroly A Va Sckn exaidre Jack CapHs eventy-three LOVELY LADY: Sh rleif We sh INTELLIGENT H ?ry Dou Uerhj BEST ALL A POUND 'Patricia Ke vtyte versatile Evangeline Per men. !er LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Madeline Sieger friendliest: Sane Harr mg Ion February 14th saw the 4th annual students’ day at S. V. A. according to a tradition set by the class of ’47, chosen students were invested with the offices of... . Permenter, American History; Turgeon, English 10; Simpson, Spanish; Wolcott, Speech; Hardy, Latin II; Wheeler, Typing; Conley, flome Economics; Dougherty, Religion 12; Daly, Geometry; Collett, English 10; Lenoir, Algebra II; Racine, Typing; Sullivan, Home Economics; Savoy, English II; Flowers, Typing; Steger, English 12; Gremillion, French; Thomas, Religion 11; Carney, Civics; Camus, Studyhall; Wortman, Typing. Stuenty-six Permenter, Principal; Hunt, English 7; Booth, English 7; Wolcott, Reading 8; D’Artois, Algebra I; Fergusson, Spelling 8; Nowery, Religion 8; Linhares, Religion 9; Walton, Study Hall; Thoreson, English 9; bright, History 8; Kendall, Reading 7; Ashley, Mathematics 7; Gorton, Spelling 7; Melancon, Religion 7; Martin, English 8. .........principal, assistant principal, and teachers of all the classes. At the end of the day each student “teacher” was awarded a “teacher’s certificate” for her services. 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