St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1951 volume:

Published 1951 ST. VINCENT'S 4 5 6 THIS IS MARY’S ARMY Between die covers of this book Are contained the illustrations of Our vital training for the battle of Life against Death; Good against Evil. We are trained to protect and uphold The dignity of our Queen's Crown--- The Symbol of Self-Sanctification. We are prepared to enter combat With one weapon--the Cross-- The true Sword of Catholic Action. 9 M ministrati ion •• SISTER MARY ANN, D. C. SISTER MARY BERNARDINE, D. C. SISTER AGNES RUTH, D. C. SISTER MARY CORNELIA, D. C. SISTER MIRIAM, D. C. SISTER HELEN MARIE, D. C. SISTER MARY EUGENIA, D. C. SISTER MARY FIDELIS, D. C. MRS. J. H. EDWARDS MRS. ROBERT HUMPHREY I SISTER MARY GRACE, t 12 13 ZULOZi StJfer GR ! , e • • ? k • Av. fo. st « j nty Vce $Hr m of ia in firefe J°Np W e w O-- Z t«Vl '■: . °«N 'O' ’• y •❖to, ’« N C � Prestd„ Ptt£pr n, °� W J- v� . 16 19 20 21 Jo Dene Bryan, Peggy Arrington Nancy Cano Dorothy Chandler, Carol Christenson SalUe Collet Sue Ellis, Dorothy Graham Helen Ellis Martha Hatcher, Nancy Kinkennon Joyce Verhalen, Susie Wright, La Juan Woods Rita Roy, Roseann Turgeon Maritia Jo Van Veckhoven Mary V. Ross, Gloria Milich Mary Rose Moran Barbara Meleton, Nancy Lenoir Helen D'Artois Marianne Farmer Estelle Anne Gaudia Anne Gassner Kitty Guercio So,,I, to mo re a Cl 33 Beverly Carter, Molly Allen Marilyn Blanks Anne Mathieu, Elaine Malloy Rosemary Linhares 24 Betty Jackson, Drucilla Letendre Gertrude Witzell, Jo Ann Walton Beverly Tash, Cecile Simmons Erline Smith Dolores Schwartz Maureen Shannon Mary Ethel Posey Loretta McDougal Margaret Parisy F. Welsh, R. A. Welch, S. Whelan 28 R. Turbeville, B. Tash, C. Velotta P. Ashley, P. Anderson, B. Aubrey A. Dice, M. J. Fiduccia, C. Frazier C. Booth, S. Breidigan, N. Brossett, M. Cloutier N. Collett, M. Cousin, P. Daly, J. Deboben Irene Crofton, Ann DeFatta, Judy Dozier Patricia Ann Blanchard, Gloria Cano, Loretta Caplis, Kathleen Conley Carolyn Fulco, Penny Hawkins, Donna Jones, Helen King 30 Nanette King, Theresa Landers, Beverly Linhares, Paula Martin Charleen Parisy, Margaret Phelps, Veronica Porteous, Martha Rambin Anna Messina, Ann Mondello, Patsy Nackley Esther Stockley, Eulalie Van Veckhoven, Judith Ann Ward Cecelia Roach, Elaine Schexnaidre, Patsy Shelton, Martha Silver 'O Mary, we crown thee As our queen and our mother. We give ourselves to thy service In accepting thy rule of life as our own By donning the robes of a life of virtue We prove ourselves your true children forever Renouncing Satan in an effort to achieve, 32 33 Renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps, these Sodalists renew their spirit of Faith. Cynthia Savoy Dorothy Graham Estelle Gaudin Patsy Savoy witness the administration of the sacrament of Baptism. BAPTISM the key of Eternal Happiness- 34 ... .opens for us the infinite treasures of God’s grace and endows us with the precious gifts of... ...FAITH... ... HOPE... . ..CHARITY... These special shields guard us from Evil, And inflame our souls with a desire To live close to our Rule of Life 35 iiim o xv Those are fighting wordsl 3-8 Future artists frinc£ss = fnn 2$z 2atta 42 44 Wha’ hoppen? in every language Our Lady's Committee views Senior talent .. . )v xetvVvc vee V oa Sc enes from pageant honoring Our Lady on the Declaration of the Dogma of her Assump- tion. yw s it ( iAAna vn Family Rosary Senior Block Rosary I firmly resolve ... i Thy help, propitious Mother lend us. And from the dreadful foe defend us. We pledge ourselves loyal and faithful, Willing to lose our lives to gain eternity. With the shining Sword of Christ's own Truth We courageously venture upon our quest for... 52 CONFIRMATION— The strength of the Spirit... Asking Mary for help and guidance, this group of her Soldiers renew their oath of Allegiance. Members of Mary’s Army on their Confirmation Day. n - 54 ... fortifies us for the conquest of souls which begins first of all... working together Ruthie and Jena Happy Mother's Day says Genevieve playing together Rita and Don 55 Future homemakers Gail and Pat learn to foster the liturgical spirit in the home. Choir rejoices with Helen Jane Gooch on her wedding day 57 58 ... where we learn the principles on which our future is built. -4 Forever and ever, we'll love you St. Vincent's with a love that's true-- When we're away we'll remember the days We lived and loved and learned through you. The light in your chapel will call us. We'll see it shining from afar-- Keep it ever burning brightly It will always be our guiding ‘ - star. MILLS FULCO THOMAS oiinci CAMUS, WEED. LALENA E. A. GAUDIN Modality (loaned B. THORESON G. LALENA L. MeDOUGAL N. KINKENNON H. D'ARTOIS R. THOMAS, F. JONES, C. DALY, B. GREMILLION Senior C lc Off icerd JOYCE POWELL, Pres. CYNTHIA SAVOY, Vice Pres. PATRICIA MILLS, Sec. JEAN FULCO, Treas. BARBARA CONLEY, Counselor MARIE MAIE FLOWERS, Counselor MARTHA HATCHER, Pres. ROSEANN TURGEON, Vice Pres. SUSAN ELLIS, Sec. NANCY LENOIR, Treas. SALLIE COLLETT, Counselor DORTHY GRAHAM, Counselor tin i or add Off icerS FRANCES PORTEOUS, Pres. ANNE NOWERY, Vice Pres. DION DeLOUCHE, Sec. PATSY BOTT, Treas. MARIE RINAUDO, Counselor ROSE MARIE DiSTEPHANO, Counselor CL tomore icerS MAUREEN SHANNON, Pres. ELAINE MALLOY, Vice Pres. ESTaLE ANNE GAUDIN, Sec. MARIANNE FARMER, Treas. JO ANN WALTON, Counselor ANNE MATHIEU, Counselor 63 'Zicjfitfi Gfracit PATRICIA DALY, Pres. MARY COUSIN, Vice Pres. MARY ANN GORTON, Sec. CAROL ANN BOOTH, Treas. GAIL HUNT, Counselor EVELYN LANDERS, Counselor EDNA SHIRLING, Counselor Gj-j-Lazz± £(jznuz VERONICA PORTEOUS, Pres. PENNY HAWKINS, Vice Pres. PAULA MARTIN, Sec. ELAINE SCHEXNAIDRE, Treas, JANET TURGEON, Counselor IRENE CROFTON, Counselor 64 Busy at work are the R. K. L. officers Young journalists get new ideas Sallie Collett, Editor; Martha Hatcher, Assistant Editor; Jean Fulco, News Editor; Peggy Arrington, Feature Editor. Special delivery Xif 66 Beverly makes first down payment ANNE GASSNER--Art Editor LORNA CAMUS--Ad Editor CATHERINE DALY and SUE ELLIS Copy Editors MARNIE WHELAN —Editor r Ma,niC Ruction� JOYCE POWELL--Assistant Editor 67 ESTELLE GAUDIN and DOT GRAHAM Make-up Editors ANN NOWERY, Prefect MATTIE LEE BOONE, Vice Prefect PATSY SAVOY, Secretary MARY JANE WRIGHT, Treasurer n ior Soda lit i Spring cleaning Ann proves herself a worthy chairman GENEVIEVE LALENA, Pres. PEGGY WEED, Vice Pres. ROSEANN TURGEON, Sec. -treas. Honor Society Office„ t Vi U - 7 o x’crJ Ji N Wusic W. ucrs MARY ROSE MORAN, Pres. MARY COUSIN, Vice Pres. JOAN CLEM MELANCON, Sec THERESA McMICHAEL, Treas. ••I speak for Democracy... says Peggie Senior Book Review future c CeaderS o c a loir Mary Ann Gorton teaches eighth grade Religion Myriam tops it off with a flourish . . . 73 A. Gassner and C. Velotta view book display 74 75 Canned food for the poor .... m WTO Betty GremilUon helps with Catechism lesson Red Cross completes another project 76 Dinky and Nancy inspect magazines for prisoners QxzJAu. CJ-ont . Musi fllhlnlk I Q an VuCco icsf fill Hound m e,ne.vLzvz CaC tia ffiosl ©orsalik 78 Ga.kfu.xlnt. rf s Py 79 80 The qualities which have merited for Rowena this title from her fellow students, have inspired the staff to choose her in their portrayal of the Real Sodalists. ’’Order Thou our footsteps, our deeds, and our wills in the straight path that leadeth unto salvation in Thee. ” 81 -3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-I •!-3-3 3-1-3-3-3-1-3-3-3-3-3-3-3'3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 «3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 3 3-3-3-3-3-3'1 -3-3-3-3-3 ■3-3-3-I-3-3-ll'l'3-l'3-3 - v 2 t r •? ? a 2 i Official K. C. S. Watch Inspector v ? 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Fine Watch Repairing Western Electric Watch Timer 1858 TEXAS AVENUE PHONE 2-5995 WELCOME TO SHREVEPORT and to the SOUTH’S FINEST RESTAURANT For Reservations Call 2-1928 A I Open Every Day 11:00 A. M. Til 1:00 A. M. The Famous Mirror Steak House CHAS. RINAUDO, Proprietor 981 LOUISIANA AVENUE 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 144444444444444444 ? i r - It Doesn't Take a Crystal Ball to See YOUR FUTURE IN TELEPHONE WORK If you choose a Telephone career you may be sure of: • Good pay from the start • Friendly co-workers • Frequent scheduled raises • Helpful supervisors • Interesting, important work • Plenty of opportunity for advancement • One of the best sickness-benefit pension plans in all industry One visit to our employment supervisor will show you definitely what you can expect in salary progression and benefits, and how the advantages of telephone work can add up to a real future for YOU. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY i. r 83 Compliments of . . . jforrst $arlt, line. Cemetery and Mausoleum In times of stress, we’re inclined to forget that tomorrow’s sun will surely rise. Life will go on, with its risks and its rewards. And this much is certain—they will fare best who make the most of their opportunities. FORETHOUGHT IS THE BEST POLICY A Section for Catholic Families is being built on the Father Roulleaux property, recently purchased from The Daughters of the Cross ST. VINCENT BETWEEN CLAIBORNE AND OCKLEY NON-SECTERIAN PERPETUAL CARE ? SEE THE NEW 1951 Chevrolet THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR IN THE LOW PRICED FIELD Howard Crumley “YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER” 311 EDWARDS STREET SHREVEPORT, LA. 84 ? i- r-x-1- r- r-1-1- x- r- r- r- r- r- r- r-1- x- r-1- r- r-1- r- r- r- r- r-1-1- r- r- r- r- r- r- r- r- r i- r- r- r- !• £- r- x- r f-r- r-1- r� t- r� r- r- r-1-1- r« i i-1- r-1� r-1- f • t• i i - f • i -1-1 -1- r-1-1-r-1-4- M 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 WELLMAN’S FUNERAL HOME THE HOME OF COMPLETE FUNERALS, BURIAL INSURANCE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE Founded 65 Years Ago by the Late Mack Wellman 1200 LOUISIANA AVENUE PHONE 3-7181 7 7 SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 7 7 85 4 4 -3 4 1 4 -I 4 -1 4 1 444444 -I 4 1 4 4 4 3 -1 -3 44444 4 4 4 -I 4 444 4 4444444444444444444444 ? M r a 7 j. a a A TRAVEL | • A FIRST CLASS t A CALL A ? Yellow Cab i 24-HOUR t SERVICE Yellow Cab Co. of Shreveport, Inc. 1029 CRESWELL AYE. 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