St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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 MARY JANE WRIGHT - 10 years Debate (3); Flammette (3)» Co-Editor May 53» Editor 54; R.K.L. (3); Sodality (4); Vincentian 54, Senior Class Vice-President; Scholarship Winner 52; Ruston Debate Winner 52; Pelican Girl’s State Alternate; St. John’s Homecoming Queen 53; Quill and Scroll 54. LILLIAN VALLADARES

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CARILYN WEED - 4 years EDNA MAXINE WOODWARD - 3-1 2 years Basketball (3), Captain f52, Lettered 53; Softball (1), Captain 53t Lettered 53; Volleyball (1).

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1942, the Seniors as first graders, full of eagerness and awe, entered the door of St. Vincent’s Academy to begin their school careers. Their love of the school in all its facets deepened with the joy that each new season brought. The Halloween Bazaar, the Pageantry of Christmas, Valentine parties, Easter-egg hunts. Spring festivals, and May-pole Fetes - all these events shaped the lives of the Class of 54. The formation of Brownie and Girl Scout troops taught them organization and leadership, and the importance of cooperation, thus preparing them to meet the greater obstacles and triumphs of high school. Climbing that extra flight of stairs was a mile stone in their lives. The thought of the process they were about to experience filled them with wonderment. For, in six short years, they were to be molded into lovely ladies, well-equiped to carry the standards of St. Vincent’s. They watched their prede- cessors - determined to develop in themselves the qualities that keep the St. Vincent’s girl on a pedestal. Their abilities and potentialities were evident in their early dramatic productions: among them Hie Witch's Curse’, ‘Faust’, and ‘Romeo and Juliet’. They were initiated into the delights of senior high school, and in the same year were received into the Sodality of Our Lady. The acquisition of the motto to which they nave clung throughout high school made the Freshman year an epochal one. ‘Love Conquers All’ has bound stronger the ties among classmates and between the class and the school. They enjoyed their first Prom after months of anticipation. Then, climaxing the Junior year, was the reception of the rings. The class initiated the beautiful chapel ceremony of blessing the rings, which Drought about a realization of the full spiritual significance of being a Senior. In September, the Seniors took the reins, and drew up plans for the year ahead. They successfully initiated their Freshmen by pointing out the ideals St. Vincent’s expected of them. Determined to cap their Senior year with a Vincentian, they sponsored an ad campaign that won the support of the whole student body. Led by this class, the whole school worked together for the success of the Bazaar and pageant. They won the privilege of presenting a skit in honor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Vigorous participation has always been a hallmark of this class. This enthusiasm has produced debate, oratorical, and declamation winner. For outstanding service in the field of journalism, ten were awarded memberships in Quill and Scroll. Seniors have fostered the organization of a form of student participation which has brought back the Vincentian State ratings. With the help of the four Senior members, the National Honor Society is now an active factor in the school. The school has felt the hand of this class guiding them into channels of spirited cooperation. But back of every accomplishment are those who have held this hand through the years - their sponsors. Now these girls must leave St. Vincent’s; they must face the world, act on their convictions, and stand by their ideals. Throughout their lives, in success and in failure, they will remember their years at St. Vincent’s; years that taught them of God, of mankind, of themselves. The Seniors hope that when future students pass the plaque in the hall, they will pause and feel just a little vacuum along with memories of the Class of 1954.