St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1955 volume:

D DEDICATION WE, THE STUDENT BODY OF ST. VINCENT'S HIGH SCHOOL, DEDICATE THIS YEARBOOK OF 1955 TO ‘PEACE THROUGH UNIVERSAL LOVE THAT MEN MAY COME TO KNOW THAT PEACE IS FOUND IN GOD AND NOT IN ALLOW- ING CONCESSIONS TO TYRANNICAL POWERS WHO DENY HIS EXISTENCE. REALIZING THAT THIS DEDICATION IS USELESS UN- LESS DIRECTED TO GOD, MAY WE TURN IT TO HIM IN PRAYER AND DEDICATE OURSELVES TO THE IDEAL OF PEACE THROUGH UNIVERSAL LOVE. MAY WE PRAY THAT MANY YEARS FROM NOW. UPON READING THIS, WE SHALL HAVE ATTAINED UNIVERSAL PEACE THROUGH GOD. ‘GOD, FOR HIS SERVICE. NEEDETH NOT PROUD WORK OF HUMAN SKILL; THEY PLEASE HIM MOST WHO LABOR IN PEACE TO DO HIS WILL. Wordsworth H lift MOTHER ELIZABETH, D. C. Superior General of the Daughters of the Cross FATHER KEVIN NOWLAN S. J. Chaplin SISTER CORNELIA. D. C. Principal St. Vincents High School SISTER RITA, D. C. Assistant Principal St. Vincents High School u I txj Miss Martin, Sister Mary Ann, Sister Helen Marie, Sister Rose Marie, Sister Loretta, Sister Berchmans, Miss Greeley. Sister Agnes Ruth, Sister Eugenia, Sister Bemardine, Sister Miriam. ‘LOVE LIGHTS UP ALL THE WAYS OP THE EARTH WITH THE FIRE OF CHRIST IN THEIR HEARTS.’ ‘FAITH AND HOPE ARE THE PARENTS OF LOVE.' tuft cuts Sponsor.................................Sister Cornelia President.................................Mary Cousin Vice-President...................Nancy Collett Secretary...................., . Sandra Mangan Treasurer..............Georgia A. Middlebrooks Counsellors...................Helen Shepherd Ruth Velotta Motto.............................Love Serves Patrons................. Immaculate Conception Saint Joseph Flower............................Yellow Rose Colors..........................Gold and white Classroom....................Portal of Paradise PATRICIA ANN ANDERSON 8-1 2 Years Choir (2); Journalism (3); Sodality (4); Vincentian Staff (1): Typist 55; Pageant (4); SSCA Delegate 51. Quill and Scroll 55. BETTE AUBREY 5 Years Journalism (2): Flammette Business Manager (2); R. K. L. (1); Debate (1); Red Cross (1); Vincentian Staff (l):Typist � 55- BARBARA ANNA BISCOMB 3 Years Class Offices: Vice-President ’54; Red Cross ( ): Vice- President '54, President '55; Journalism (3): Flamnvtte News Editor � 52; Vincentian Staff (2): Editor � 55; Pageant (2); Mardi Gras Court � 52. NANCY ELLEN BROSSETTE 11 Years Choir (2); Sodality (4); R. K. L. (3); Pageant (2); Basketball (1). MARILYN CLOUTIER 12 Years Class Offices: Pres. � 53, Counsellor 52-'54; Choir (4); Sodality (3): Treas. � 55; Debate (1); Red Cross (1): Vice-President '55; Vincentian Staff (2): Activities Editor '55; N. H. S. (1); Pageant (4); Girls' State Alternate. NANCY BURTON COLLETT 6 Years Class Offices: Treasurer 53� Secretary '54, Vice-President 55; R. K. L. (2): Vice-President '54, President '55, Louisiana Teen-Age Librarian’s Convention ’54-'55, Secretary '54; Soda- lity (4); Choir (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Co-Editor 55; Peli- can Girls' State: Outstanding Citizen. MARY COUSIN 12 Years Class Offices: President '52, Vice-President 53� Counsellor '54, President '55; Choir (4); Red Cross (1); Journalism (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Assistant Activity Editor, Music Depart- ment '55; N. H. S. (1); Music Club (1); French Club(l): Treasurer '54; Sodality (2); All State Chorus '54; St. John's Homecoming 55; Typing Award 54; National Federation of Piano Playing '53 - 54. PATRICIA AGNES DALY 13 Years Class Offices: Treasurer '52, Counsellor '53-'54; Choir (4); Sodality (3): Secretary '54, Spiri- tual Committee Chairman '53, Pre- fect 55; Vincentian Staff (1): Soda- lity; Editor '55; Pelican Girls' State, House of Representatives; Pageant (4); N. H. S. (2). s Favorite 52; itions - Superior MARY JUANITA DEBOBEN 7 Years Sodality (1); Red Cross (1); J o ur- na 1 ism (2); Debate (2); R. K. L. (1); Pageant (2). AGNES ANN DICE 5 Years Basketball (4); Baseball (4); Pageant (1). GAIL GOETZ 3 Years Journalism (1-1 2); Choir (1); Spanish Club Vice-President 54; Vincentian Staff (1): Assistant Activity Editor, Freshman Class; Pageant (2); Class Favorite 54. MARY CAROLYN FRAZIER 7 Years Journalism (2); Red Cross (2); Sodality (1); Pageant (1); Softball Team (1); Basketball Team (1); Vincentian Staff (1): Assistant Activity-Editor, Journalism 55; R. K. L. (1). Flammette Co-Editor '55. MARILU GORMAN 1 2 Year Piano (1 2); Pageant (1); Other High Schools Attended: Fountain, Denver, Aurora, Colorado; Tokyo, Japan; Student Council (1); Library Club (1); Future Homemakers of America (1); Choir (1). MARY ANN GORTON 12 Years Class Offices: Vice-President 53; Debate (4): President 55, 1st Place Southwestern Tournament 53� Northwestern 53- 54; 1st Place Radio 54, Extemp. Speaking '54; Vincentian Staff (2): Art Editor 55; Sodality (1); St. John’s Homecoming Court 33, Queen 55; Caddo Parish ‘Voice of Democracy Winner 55; Pelican Girls’ State: Lieutenant-Governor 54. CAROL ANN HUGHES 1 Year Choir (1); Red Cross (1); Other schools attended: Nerinx Hall, Ohio (1), Anchorage, Alaska (2); Sodality (3): Prefect (1); Pep Club (3); Future Homemakers of America (1); Rosary Club (1); May Day (1); Pageant (1). GAIL HUNT 6 Years Class Secretary 52; Debate (3); Pageant (1). r MARGARET LOUISE JACKSON 5-1 2 Years Sodality (4);Softball (3); Pageant (2). t LEAH V. KANAPKEY 6 Years Sodality (4): Eucharistic Committee Chairman 55. ANNE MARIE KELLY 10-1 2 Years Basketball (4); Baseball (2); Pageant (1). EVELYN MARIE LANDERS 12 Years Red Cross (2): Pres. 54, Treas. 55; Sodality (3); Journalism (4); Vincen- tian Staff (2): Class Editor 55; R. K. L. (1); Pageant (3); SSCA Delegate 52; Quill and Scroll 55, Flammette Editor 55. Class Offices: Secretary 55; Debate (1); Sodality (1); Red Cross (1); Pageant (1); Vincentian Staff (1): Co-Editor '55; Music Club (1): National Federation of Piano Playing Audi- tions - Award ; Religion Award '54. ANGIE MARSIGLIA 6 Years Journalism (1); Music (4); Pageant (1). NANCY ELIZABETH MEANS 6 Years Class Offices: Vice-President 52, Treasurer '54; Choir (4); Sodality (4): V.-Prefect '55, Catholic Truth Chairman '54; N. H. S. (2); Religion Award 52-'53; Scholastic Award '53-'54. MARGARET ELLEN MESSMER 6 Years Journalism (3); Sodality (1); Choir (2); R. K. L. (1); Red Cross (2): Sec. 55; Softball Team (1); Vincen- tian Staff (2): Ass t. Activity Editor, Red Cross 55; Pageant (4); St. John's Homecoming Court 53: Sweetheart 54; Flammette Co- editor 55. GEORGIA ANN MIDDLEBROOKS 11 Years Class Offices: Treasurer 55; Journalism (4); R. K. L. (2); Red Goss (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Assistant Feature Editor 55; School Photographer (3); Pelican Girls State Outstanding Representative; Vignettes 55. SHIRLEY ANN MOULARD 9 Years PATRICIA A. NASSER 9 Years Sodality (4); Pageant (1); Red Cross (4); Journalism (3): Flam- mette Jr. Bus. Mgr. (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Vincentian Bus. Mgr. 55; Homecoming Court 55; Flammette Business Manager 55. SYBIL PISTORIUS 8 Years Journalism (2): Flammette Feature Editor 54; R. K. L. (2); Red Cross (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Ass t. Activity-Editor 55; Pageant (2); St. John’s Homecoming Court 54, Sweetheart 55« MARIE ANGELA SCALCO 6 Years Red Cross (1); Choir (1). HELEN de LAUNAY SHEPHERD 9 Years Class Offices: President 53. Counsellor 55; Choir (4); Sodality (3): Apostolic Chairman 54, Social Chairman 55; Red Cross (1); N. H. S. (2); Pageant (4); Music (4): Music Award 53; Music Club (1); National Federation of Piano Playing Auditions - Superior 53 - 54. EDNA LOUISE SHERLING 14 Years Journalism (3): Flammette Jr. Bus. Mgr. (1); Debate (1); R. K. L. (3): Rep. to Louisiana Teen-Age Library Association 54. BARBARA ANN SISSON 2 Years Basketball (1); Pageant (1). JAMIE NELL STANLEY 1 Year Journalism (1); Red Cross (1); Pageant (1); Vincentian Staff (1): Feature Editor 55; Other High Schools Attended: Notre Dame� Alameda� California (3); Class Offices: Vice- President 52, 53� President 54; Dramatics (3); Choir (3). SALLIE TIERNEY 1 Year Red Cross (1). RITA CLAIRE TURBEVILLE 12 Years Choir (2); Journalism (2); Pageant (3). FRANCES WELSH 12 Years FRANCES RUTH VELOTTA 9 Years Class Offices: President 54, Coun- sellor 55f Secretary 53; Choir (4); Sodality (3): Publicity Committee Chairman (2), Treasurer 54; R.K.L. (3): V.-President 54; Vincentian Staff (1): Feature Ass't. Editor 55; Pageant (4); N.H.S. (1); Girls� State Alternate. Class Offices: Secretary 52; Choir (4); Sodality (2); Music (4); Music Club (1); National Federation of Piano Playing Auditions - Superior 53- 54; Pageant (4); French Club Trea- surer 54; Courtesy Court 54. SARAH ANN WHELAN 4 Years Choir (2); R. K. L. (1); Red Cross (1); Vincentian Staff (2): Assistant Activity Editor, Choir 55: Candidate Sodality (1). MISS MARGARET SPOHRER 1-1 2 Years Pii, -UkeU) ' CjCu urv ajjv siCL r jy, tcuv - ervi vjQ x ? rvfcduJ fcAA, - Ce r cx v rOU tfy Cj ejoj -‘Mleir JeiSua j Wjeterr 3j . o Mjjrvo •. 33Itsje.- S Juoju - 1 S:L 15 VS t,. jlrc 5 jc XA, QjCXitryj U err j ,VvjfviLSL Oo qxuije, 8 certe As the curtain opens, the Star of the play, clutching her lighted candle, stands before her Senior, trying desperately to look solemn and humble. This ceremony marks her right to enterfully into the life and activities of St. Vincent’s. With a smile on her face, she takes her place beside her big sister and antici- pates a year filled with new experiences and excitement. This scene uawns in sober silence. Her Freshman exuberance has departed and the other classes seem to have forgotten her. But she refuses to give up the limelight. The silence is only a disguise: The stillness is only the calm before the storm. Behind this cloak of serenity broods her active mind, probing the depths of her imagination for a scheme worthy of exploiting her boundless energy. As the houselights dim for the third time, the same star appears, her spirit undiminished, but her attention and energy are focused on more worthwhile en- deavors—drives, talent shows, dances, and parties. In an impressive chapel ceremony she receives her class ring which symbolizes the ideals for which her school aims. A few days later she gaily fetes the Seniors at the Junior-Senior prom and twirls gaily to the end of her Junior year. cene 4 The curtain rises for the fourth and final time. Our star has blossomed into a lovely young girl quite capable of assuming her responsibilities and position in life. Although her year is a whirl of gay parties and so-called easy-going fun, she still finds time for her obligations to God, to school, and to home. She walks slowly down the chapel aisle to receive her well earned diploma as the curtain closes. assures an anxious audience that experiences gained in this production will aid her greatly in her future roles. To her directors, the Daughters of the Cross, she gives her heartfelt and humble thanks; for without their guidance and the strong spiritual ideals with which they have cloaked her. her role would never have been enacted. To the producers, her parents, she blows a kiss of lasting love and appre- ciation for their devotion, confidence, patience, and financial backing. To the stage crew, her fellow students, she gives sincere acclaim for their continued support, respect, and friendship. To her critics, she is grateful for their constructive and sincere evaluation of her virtues and short-comings. She then informs her audience that only God, the Almighty Producer, Direc- tor, Critic, and Crew knows the identity of her next role, whether it be religious, married, or single. She shall play her final role before God. He alone shall be the audience and critic. Jane Appleby Linda Barton Ann Bohan Gloria Cano Loretta Caplis Lupe Contreras Yolanda Cardona Norma Cardenas Patricia Cranford Irene Crofton 3utuoh Ann DeFatta Martha Dickens Judy Dozier Judy Ginaine Zina Hengy Donna Jeannette King C7 Nanette King Frankie Lachle Theresa Landers Beverly Linhares Paula Martin Doris McGee Anna Rose Messina Gail Monsour Val Nectoux Patsy Nackley Margaret Phelps Dianne O’Mara Pauline Houser Veronica Porteoiu Charlene Parisy Gail Rambir. Cecilia Roach Telva Robelo Nancy Roberts Maria Elsa Salinas Elaine Schexnaidre Martha Silber Esther Stokely Gail Swor Janet Turgeon Norma Mixon 'God’s tender love was shown to us on the week- end of December 17 to the 19� when He sent Father C. C. Meischy S. J.f to lead our retreat. Never have 1 seen anyone so inspired! When he talked everyone was so enraptured that no one moved a muscle� be- cause she was afraid she might miss something. • • • 'God, in creating us, had a plan and everyone is important in this plan. We should use the people, places, and things around us to help us fulfill our purpose in life and therefore lead us closer to God. • • 'Father made everything very clear. He brought out the fact that the little things in life, the small things, the every day things are the important matters to God. • • 'We shun prayer, good works, graces, and inspir- ation sent to us and we think we are good just be- cause we do the barely necessary things. 'Was it necessary for Christ to come on earth? But He did it because He loved us. 'What love He has—But us! What weaklings! • • 'Every little thing we possess such as beauty, intelligence, etc., is given us by God for a special purpose to use as stepping stones toward heaven, and not for earthly pleasures. • • ‘When we have any troubles, temptations, or any desire for evil, we should remember how much Christ suffered in His Passion and be ashamed of ourselves for giving in to such weakness---- ‘Our suffering can never compare toHis Suffering! 'If we do the little things we dislike every day, the bigger things will take care of themselves.’ • • 'Although Father spoke beautifully and his sub- jects were the kind that hit between the eyes, what impressed me the most was Father Meisch himself. He didn’t try to scare the socks off you. He just stated what he knew was true and how, if we wanted to better ourselves, we could apply it to our daily life. 'He gave an example of a girl who went to a doctor and was told she needed her appendix out. Instead of taking the doctor’s advice the girl took an aspirin. She relieved the pain but not for long. He compared that to the advice he was giving us. Maybe we really know what we should do but instead of doing it we compromise. • • 'Death—is not something to be feared if we have lived our lives as we ought to have. • • 'A retreat is a marvelous opportunity and one for which we should be very grateful. In the solace of the chapel and the serenity of the woods it is much easier to feel God’s closeness. This closeness and presence of God helps one to delve into her mind and heart and search out the truth; truth which in the ordinary noise and commotion of everyday living is often kept well hidden in the recesses of one’s consciousness. 'To make Retreats regularly will insure a success- ful life - one blessed by God and full of service to others. A LITTLE BIT OP BROADWAY JUNIOR VARIETY SHOW On October 21, the Junior Class actually brought a little bit of Broadway to S. V. A. breaking the tradition of a class talent show, they went ‘high-hat’ and presented a musical production. The theme was Ed Sullivan’s ‘Toast of the Town’ and the entertainment was tops! The Juniors even imported some cele- brities for the occasion—Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Miss America! Beginning with an adagio dance and con- tinuing with songs from Broadway hits, comedy routines, a bit of magic, glamor and grace on the dance floor, and a light operetta, the Junior’s production won great applause. We all planned and worked together Making our variety show better and better. Some cleaned the stage and fixed the lights” Others painted the scenery on certain nights. Then came the long awaited moment of fame. Our auditorium held all it could contain. The curtain went up and the play rolled forwarc All did their parts bravely, not one was a coward The end came and the applause was great, And all '55 Juniors will remember this date. Junior Stunt Night has stood the test And proved to be the very best. For all the practice and hard work spent. The reward was great for such an event. The patience wore thin as the scenery fell And things looked dull for quite a long spell. But ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ as the old saying goes; And time grew short as every Junior knows . - - There was great relief which overwhelmed all As the last number finished with the final call It was all great fun and they’d do it again If thev had the time and a tale to SDin. OF COKE BOTTLES AND JUNIORS Neatness excels in the Junior Class As the picked up bottles all numbers surpass. Stacked in their racks the coke bottles sit— All thanks to the Juniors for using their wit! December was the month it all began As the Juniors decided to form a new plan To pick up coke bottles, wherever they might be To help the nuns was their fervent plea. Much service was rendered to aid in the drive So character developed and they hope it will 3-r thrive Faithful to duty and bound in close unity Unseen ads fed the virtue of humility. THE JUNIOR RING CEREMONY Amid the rustle of net and the sweeping flow of taffeta skirts, the Juniors of St. Vincent's received their class ring on May 18, 1955. The ring, encrusted with the cross and crown-symbols for our trials and troubles in the search for happiness - signifies the hard work, the endless striving for perfection, the persis- tence and determination for success that con- stitute our very lives. It may just be the imagination, or it may be a reality, but each Junior who receives the ring appears to hold her head a wee bit higher, for, as all know, it is a privilege and a mark of distinction to wear a St. Vincent’s class ring. PREPARATION FOR CHRIST It was hard at first to know that .he annual Christmas tree and exchange of gifts would be skipped this year. Then we realized, why shouldn’t it be' Year after year, we had celebrated, never realizing nor practicing the true meaning of Advent. Advent is the time to prepare for the coming of Christ, to ready an open heart, to make it clean and pure for our Savior, to adorn a dwelling place for Him by acts of sacri- fice and charity. But, never let it be said that V. A.’ers failed, (well, almost never.) Together, we brought food, clothing, and gifts for needy families. All were beginning to realize that there is great suffering in the world, that there are many who don’t even feel like cele- brating Christmas, because they have not enough to keep life in their bodies, of clothing to warm them. The reports of the girls who delivered the boxes brought the lesson home even more clearly. But the spirit of love, expressed by the exchange of gifts was not ignored We soon learned that when we returned from the holidays we would celebrate and rejoice that the Redeemer had come. With the Wise Men, we would bring Hiir our gifts during a special chapel cere- mony on the morning of January 6. To the acts of love, prayer, and sacrifice symbolized by the gold, frankincense, and myrrh of the three Kings, was add- ed the gift of the Other Wise Men, little silver dimes to help swell Bishop Sheen’s fund for the hungry of all the world. The day ended with a party replete with gifts, games, and refreshments. Truly, the Lord is never outdone ir generosity! Lucy Anderson Margaret Anderson Miriam Ane’ Christine Simkins Beverly Blandino Margie Braselton Frances Bustillo Joan Candella Virginia Catanese Rosie Cimino Sylvia Cloutier Marilyn DeFatta Julia Ethridge Rosemary Crofton Sammie DiFulco £1 m Winifred Fait Mary Margaret Farmer Louann Flemine rn Kay Foster Kitty Gauthier Diane Hendricks Marie Hornot Paula Kendall Nelwyn Eeone Peggy Linxwiler 4. Roberta Lorant Jean Marsh Patsy Moran Marie Maranto El vie Jean Mathis Theresa Moscato Rosemary Pasquier • - Rita Putch Pat Putch Rose Teresa Rinaudo Cecile Roy Mary Agnes Sava Mary Hope Sherman 'ey -.-V ' ■ Z.-vv• Paulette Sisson Jorita Stanford Mary Ann Stephens Prances Tynan Mildred Van Veckhoven Prudence Whiteley Maxine Zern Kathleen Welsh Jill Young OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE Lady of Hope, Star of the Sea, Look down from your throne, look dowi upon me. See me here so young and gay. Help me to know and learn your way. Lady of Hope, Star of the Sea. Instill all your virtues full within me. Mother of God, Oh, Mother above, Fill my young heart with faith, hope, and love. Jeanne marie Marsh Visible O $ Love is God’s greatest gift to man. Our most gratifying response to this gift is work. Work is an expression of God's own image and likeness and of love. When Adam and Eve were cast out of Paradise, their spiritual and physical natures were weakened; yet God told them that they would have to earn their bread by the sweat of the brow. How- ever, work is not without dignity; God and man work together for they 'co-create'. This is nothing more than work done in the right spirit entirely for Christ, and with Christ in the person of any one in need, and not for self at all. What are some of these visible manifestations of love? Let us start at home. Don’t parents make their love visible in the care they give to each other and to their children? And in return, don’t children show love by working to achieve those goals set up by parents? What about school? Teachers, whether they be priests, brothers, nuns, or laymen, make their entire life a career of unselfish devotion, working for others. They expect no pay and get few material compen- sations, but it is work done out of pure love of God and for their younger brothers and sisters in Christ. Did you ever stop to think of how much work, or love,the mission- aries manifest? Out-of-the-way places at home and abroad witness their labors. .Working among the poor and the ignorant, they lavish love on all, trying to bring as many as possible to a knowledge of Christ and His Kingdom. Look at our government From the president down to the least offi- cial, all serve others working for God, for country, and for fellowman. Countless others work to make their love visihle and if we look about us we can see these shining deeds, although many do remain hidden from our sight Whenever we love someone or something we exert our powers, our talents, and our abilities. It has been said differently that love is shown by giving costly gifts. Love is a strong bond between God and man. Human love, is just a reflection of this love. With this attraction, work ceases to be work and every deed becomes a delight and a joy. Without love, our world would not be - we are God's master- piece of work: His love made visible. Should not our work for Him, and for others, be our love made visible? THE SOPHOMORES Our Lady of Hope is our patron this year, We chose her without a single fear. Everyone is so happy and glad, She is the best patron we have ever had. Our Lady of Hope means so much in every way, In fact more than we can ever say. Joerita Stanford 3 Re slum Charlene Atkins Bernice Bauman Kathleen Blanchard Sammie Brocato Rose Marie Brossette Patricia Carney Cathy Cody Pat Corrington Marjorie Crofton Minnie Marie Culotta 'S3T Camille Oanna Lynn Evans Connie Marie Fulco Angelina DeFatta Rita Findley Susan McKear. Pat Letendre Margaret Lemle.v Dayle Rose John t— Janelle Mayeux Peggy Posey Rita Porteous Peggy Phillips Diane Montgomery Jonie Poudrior Charlene Putch Sandra Querbes Helen Reagor Magda Robelo Ann Robson Betty Schmitt |f - a Prances Stephens Jeanie Faye Webb Elaine Zem Mary Elizabeth Young Alice Whelan 3—fi ora 1 l FRESHMAN CLASS LITERATURE Introduction --- -----------------------L |--1--- The Freshman Class of ’55 chose the Blessed Virgin as their patron under the title Tower of Ivory, taken from the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary; as their class colors, white and baby blue, the colors of their Queen and Mother, and as their motto, ‘Kind words are the music of the world.’ Why is the title Tower of Ivory given to Mary? Ivory is a material that is pure, very rare, and very costly whose beauty lies in its creamy luster and matchless perfection. Mary is like that. In all the universe there is nothing that can equal her. She towers above all creation with her holiness, perfection, beauty, and virtue. White and blue are her colors; white, the color of divine light, symbol of innocence, purity, joy and glory, and blue, symbol of the undying faith that was hers. The motto, ‘Kind words are the music of the world' fits Mary also. Through all her life she never uttered an unkind word to anyone. She is the perfect woman, the model given to us by God, by which we fashion our lives. ! BACK TO SCHOOL _ L _J r i Back to school with shining faces, Back to our familiar places, Back, back to the days of old, Back, way back, into memories To see our teachers once again, To hear that old, familiar refrain. ‘Good morning, children, please sit down, Don’t mess around and do not clown ’Slowly, slowly, the time ticks by. As we watch the clock with a cautious eye. At last we are told it is time to go,| Then my, what great reluctance, Tomorrow will be better, we say And teacher hopefully waits the new day. But it, too often ends with a sigh, ■ For we have not yet learned how time does fly! I must confess that my feelings the first day of this school year were not those of any other time in my life. When I walked into the audito-- riuro with all the other ‘victims’ and spotted the ‘superiors’ my heart sank as did Uiose of all the ‘Freshies’. I know the seniors felt more_ like wardens of a penitentary because in thg( following weeks they were to rule forty ‘lowly wards’. ---- In Kangeroo Court, I was terrified when th ‘Judge’ called my name and began the trial. How relieved I was when it was all over! Now I look back on those few days and I wish I had it to do over again. I wish every year I could be a ‘Freshie’ and have that same funny feelint down inside me on the first day of school. I T 1 OPERATION CHRISTMAS _____Christmas 1954 furnished another happy occasion for our Freshman class. Operation- Christmas was one of the projects that we had undertaken: we helped our less fortunate neigh- Ibors. We hope that on Christmas Eve the family who received our basket knew that we truly wished them a Holy and a Merry.Merry Christmas. HERNANDO’S HIDEAWAY The curtains parted and revealed a dimly lit hideaway, by the name of ‘Hernando’s.’ As the guests seated themselves around the small cafe tables, a rap on the door echoed thrice through the room. Then a voice said, ‘We were sent by Joe.’ Other guests found their way into the candle-lit room. The foreign atmosphere was filled with the tongues of many lands as the French waiters busied themselves taking the orders for the evening. Besides the sound of soft music, the tinkling of glasses could be heard, as a bartender mixed drinks of every description in one comer of the room. Suddenly the curtains parted and a torch singer filled the spotlight with soft melody. Following this performance a barbershop quartet took posse- ssion of the stage and added much to the gaity of the evening. Other acts, each trying to out- do the other, constituted a most enjoyable floorshow for the evening. MOTHERS’ FEAST DAY J____ Big, blue planets “ Such as Jupiter and Mars Fly across the stage Along with the stars. .The stage was all set In a glittering array But it was only the Fteshies’ putting on a play. For the honor and glory Of Mother Elizabeth’s Feast Day. This was the setting for the party given by the Freshman for the Senior Class of ’55. It will long be remembered by the entertainers as well as the entertained. i r THIS IS YOUR LIFE’ ‘This is Your Life Program’ was spon- sored by Halo Haloes Incorporated. c The Life presented was that of the Holy Rosary Church, the youngest Catholic Church in Shreveport, 1 1 After Holy Rosary was seated, the Churches entered according to the date of their beginning. She welcomed Holy Trinity, the great, great grandmother of them all. St. John’s, the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Catherine’s in Cedar Grove, Christ the King of Bossier, St. Theresa’s, and St. Joseph’s in Broadmoor. St. Vincent’s and the chapel at Barksdale played an important part. ------------- In the future, Catholics of Shreveport hope to have Churches in Piermont and Sunset Acres. n E E The Holy Rosary church received a Blessed Rosary from Halo Haloes Inc., and an invitation to a dinner. The program ‘This Is Your Life’ was televised over KSVA of St Vincent’s ------------1 MISSION STAMP CONTEST ------------ During the month of November a dazzling streamliner lay docked in the harbor of the Freshman class ready for voyage.. Hie ninth grade was joining a school-wide mission Stamp priveJ The goal, to get our ship to the Mission Port. I As you know ships run on fuel; therefore fuel was needed and where .were we going to get it???? From canceled stamps from all the envelopes around the house and the neighbor’s too and . . . .well, just from anywhere. Pounds and pounds of fuel began to pile up and when it climbed over 40 to 100 pounds, it was delivered hy Railway Express. When our fuel box r.eachec an even higher peak it was sent by freight. No ship would be complete without an Admiral so, she wasn’t excluded. Her job, check on our ship each month to see just how near it was to Mission Port and report back to us. Last, but not least, while participating in this Mission Stamp Contest we will have, according to the Captain’s log book an assembly program celebrated at the docking of our shin. Whether we won one of the grand prizes or not, we had the satis- faction of knowing we were helping the Benedictine Nuns SptoaiT the love of the sabred Heart all over the world. “I ‘WHEN WE LOVE AND SERVE MARY, V E LOVE AND SERVE CHRIS' ' Janet Turge on Marilyn Cloutier P. Nasser, P. Daly, M. Cloutier, E. Landers and H. Shepherd prepare for Sodality dance Sodalists portray a valiant woman. Socialists do, however, have fun. But their fun is as it should be, Marylike. In all their social activities, the Sodalist should be as Mary: pure and virtuous. She should strive to be pleasing to the eyes of men, but most of all pleasing in the sight of God. Every Sodalist should spread good will among her friends and be gracious in the presence of all. Hie social life of a Sodalist of S.V.A. varies, but the most exciting event of the year is their dance. The dance is usually held in the gym and music is provided by an orches- tra. Then, of course, there is the Epiphany party held on the 6th of January. Another high- light is the participation in Mother’s Feast Day program. Every year the Sodality sponsors a Pageant honoring Jesus through Mary. Interested Sodalists discuss timelv topics. Some mindful Sodalists. Sodality plans council dance. For about four years, the three Sodalities in the high schools throughout the city have been having joint Sodality meetings. These meetings are preceeded by a holy hour in the chapel. Topics of interest are dis- cussed at the annual convention each year in Alexandria. SCHOOL LIFE The life of a Sodalist at school should be one of the ideal student. She should, at all times, be what she should be and preserve the ideals of the school to the best of hei ability. Preparing to present Marilyke fashions. SPIRITUAL A true Sodalist is above all a good Catholic, and strives to remain so through frequent prayer. One of the most regular of these activities is morning prayers of the students led by the Sodality prefect. These are usually from the Divine Office of the season, and there is much food for thought contained in them. In preparation for the birth of Christ, the advent wreath is lighted and prayers for the season of Advent are recited. Each season of the Church year is celebrated or kept in some appropriate manner. The So da lists begin their year with the installation of officers. This is an impressive ceremony that takes place in the chapel with Father Nowlan, the director, giving a very worthwhile sermon to the Sodalists and newly installed officers. One of the things that is looked forward to each month is the spiritual meeting in the chapel. Often the Little Office is said, but the meetings vary. If at all possible, a priest officiates. To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, Sodalists foimed a living rosary and the Eucharistic chairman crowned the statue of Christ the King. The Sodalists honored Mary with the annual crowning and a special World Sodality Day Celebration. A great event in the lives of candidates is their reception into the Sodality. Here they accept the obligations and responsibilities of being a child of Mary. Sodalists attend monthly spiritual meeting. Sodalists honor Mary, their Queen. For our flag, for our faith, for Christ the King. 'I choose thee, this day.’ HOME Christmas is for families. The Sodality is a way of life. Not only their special activities but everything Socialists do should be done as true Socialists - for Jesus, like Mary. Personal Sanctity and Apostolic Work constitute its double purpose. These two fit together and each needs the other for fulfillment. Daily a Sodalist tends whole heartedly to that ideal. The works of mercy, like charity, begin at home. There particularly do Socialists have opportunities to be like Mary, the perfect homemaker. These works of Mercy can vary from giving a drink of water to a little brother or sister to spending an evening at home with the family. The family that prays together, stays together. Give drink to the thirsty. Acquiring knowledge through better reading. Family profits from worthwhile TV show. ‘SO LONG AS WE LOVE. WE SERVE.' emu Ttie High School Choir, under the direction of Sr. Rose Marie, is truly a service activity. Through long hours of practice its members atrive to attain the perfection needed to bring the students closer to a realization of God's glory through beautiful music. It spreads the good name of St. Vincent's to outsiders who hear the disciplined young voices of the girls. The choir generously accepts invitations to perform for the student body and the public. Besides the regular Friday Masses for the High School, the choir has sung a full schedule this year: First row: C. Putch, P. Putch, R. Cimino, T. Moscaco, B. K. Lorant, R. Velocta, N. Means, M. DeFatta, H. Shepherd, C. Cody, J. Cande 11a, M. Cousin. Second row: P. Phillips, G. Rambin, M. Ginaine, N. Bauman, F. Welsh, M. H. Sherman, M. Braselton, M. B. Hughes, N. Mixon, M. Dickens, C. Parisy, L. Anderson, P. Daly. Third row: C. Roy, S. Whelan, E. J. Mathis, G. Cano, R. M. Pasquier, D. Hendricks, A. Whelan, S. Herring, A. Robson, M. Cloutier, N. Brossette, N. Leone, M. Anderson. Fourth row: C. A. Hughes, M. A. Sava, R. M. Brossette, P. Linxweiller, J. Ethridge, M. Scalco, L. Caplis, S. Cloutier, V. Cacenese, F. Bustillo, F. Welsh, L. Fleming, A. DeFatta. A group of Altos strike a pose as they prepare to join the other choir groups to sing a program of Christmas Carols for the Kiwanis Men’s Dinner. Each year the choir journeys to some far- away spot to entertain educators and stu- dents with their melodious song. Here, the Second-sopranos are shown as they board the bus to Natchitoches. The First-sopranos as they get ready to sing for the annual May Crowning. c.) n Very conscientious care of the books, robes and roll call was taken by M. Cloutier, ?. Cloutier, P. Daly, N. Means, H. Shepherd, aad K. Welsh. N. Means was the choir’s faithful news reporter. L. i.aplis, M. Dickens, T. Moscato, M. H. Sherman, R. Velotta and F. Welsh receive coaching from Sr. Rose Marie as they pre- pare their solo parts for the traditional Christmas Pageant. Seven music-loving Seniors, M. Cloutier, M. Cousin, P. Daly, N. Means, H. Shepherd, R. Velotta and F. Welsh have actively parti- cipated in choir activities for all of their four High School years. M. Cloutier hurdled all obstacles to earn the privilege of being the only girl to sing all the Masses in honor of Our Lady in the Marian Year. In the words of Dom Virgil Michel, OSB, we explain and give you the ‘raison d’etre’ for the place of MUSIC here at St. Vincent’s: ‘Music is, therefore, the image of God. Among arts, it is the most spiritual, truly celestial, a bit of resplendent reality transplanted from the realm of the spirit world. And as it comes from God so it ever leads back to Him . . Music is indeed almost a necessity . . . ’ Early in the fall of '54 the Music Club was reorganized that the musical life of the students might be broadened and enriched. The Club provided opportunities for study through recordings, filmstrips, and a wide variety of music literature. Students grew in grace and poise as they availed themselves of the opportunity of performing frequently for the group. A new feature in the Department this term was the Honors Recital. Only students who had performed at least twice for the Music Club and who had reached the mid-way mark in their Guild Repertoire preparations were allowed to play. For many years St. Vincent’s Music students have participated in the National Piano Playing Auditions held each spring. These auditions are conducted by the National Guild of Piano Teachers and functions in such manner as to provide constant, worthwhile goals for students, requiring the best in piano literature, and challenging the capabilities of the most gifted while encouraging those of the lesser endowed. St. Vincent’s serves as a center for the Audition entrants. Among the 125-140 pupils from here and surrounding localities, who come yearly to be heard and rated by some well-qualified and notable musician, St. Vincent's students have earned outstanding recognition. For the past two years Mary Cousin has earned the highest rating given in this center. Helen Shepherd tied with her last spring. The rating ‘Superior’ was earned by Helen Shepherd, four years; Frances Welsh, two years; and Kay Foster, one year. As a climax to their years of music study with the Guild, Mary, Helen and Frances received High School Diplomas in Piano this spring, certifying that they are prepared to meet the entrance requirements of colleges for courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music. The Music Department is under the direction of Sr. Rose Marie. She is assisted by Miss Betty Martin and Mrs. Walter Caugher. Private recitals by Frances Welsh, Helen Shepherd and Mary Cousin are given in partial fulfillment of requirements for obtaining their H. S. diplomas in Music. Helen Shepherd, Frances Welsh, and Mary Cousin are instructed in precollegiate theory by Sr. Rose Marie. Nelwyn Leone and Marie Goebel receive tickets loaned by the Music Department to attend the Community Concert performances. Mary Cousin practices with Carole Eady of Monroe at the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan where she studied piano, dancing, and theory. Mary did concentrated work on Mendelssohn’s G Minor Concerto for entering the Concerto Contest conducted by the Shreve- port Symphony early in January. Sandra Mangan, Kay Foster, Telva Robelo and Miriam Ane attend a Music Appreciation gathering. Angelina Defatta and Pat Carney practice in one of the eight well- equipped practice rooms in the conservatory while Jeanne Marsh and Margaret Lemly listen encourag- ingly. Detn-te K OlVeO: HU $W GUI u IhfeU- nounDet) Debate opens a door for the formation of a well-rounded St. Vincent’s giri-that of logic. Logic is the science of correct thinking. Debate teaches the step-by-step process of reasoning. All cases must be carefully organized and clearly proved. An alert debater learns to recognize fallacies of logic in her opponnent’s reasoning and she is then able to win her point by use of the magic word ‘logic.’ A definite qualification for that well-rounded girl is poise. Debate meets this qualification. It is well to remember that poise is a form of balance, mental as well as physical. Debate students are taught to speak before audiences with ease. They learn the art of good conversation. Debate shows the girls how to accept defeat and success graciously. All in all, it prepares students for their lives as women in the society of tomorrow. Debate teaches a very important lesson in meeting the next qualification - argument. Debate teaches its students to argue for truth, not victory. The girls leam to view and to present an argument without the hindrances of prejudices and personal views. In presenting a case, they must remember: ‘Argument is like an arrow from a cross-bow, which has equal force if drawn by a child or a man.’ Debate certainly arouses the ‘ole fightin’ spirit.’ It puts everyone on his toes, not just by competition, but by wholesome competition. Everybody wants to win, and of course the debater practices to win, but she also practices to leam how to lose. Learning this, she places a strong foundation under the building of her character as the better citizen of tomorrow. The present-day debaters are definite examples of the well-rounded girl. They have participated in numerous tournaments throughout the state, proving, at various times, their command of logic and poise by winning first place at Southwestern one year, first place at Northwestern for two years, and second places at Loyola and Tech. Then, there were other times, when in the midst of keen competition, they accepted defeat. A TRIBUTE TO YOU---THE DEBATERS OF ‘55. Sr. Miriam, debate coach, discusses with President M. A. Gorton and Vice-president V. Porteous the plans for an approaching tournament. Secretary Janet Turgeon and Treasurer Paula Martin review a case presented by Sargeant-at-arms Rita Porteous. Ruston layette STAFF OF 1954-1955 ANNOUNCED ‘Evelyn Landers, Editor; Carolyn Frazier and Ellen Messmer, Co-Editors; and Pat Nasser. Business Manager; compose the official Flammette Staff for 1954-1955.’ announced Sister Rita. Journalism sponsor. Perseverance in effort, fidelity in fulfillment of assigned tasks, willingness to assume extra responsibilities, and the demon- stration of initiative and originality in all things connected with the school publications, determined tee appointments. TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF PUTTING OUT A PAPER Second period Friday and we give a sigh of relief, ‘Fin- ished at last’ we voice thank- fully. Our issue of the Flam- mette is safely in the hands of subscribers, though at times during the past week we had felt that to be finished on time was almost an impossibility. Each staff experiences difficulties and has a similar reeling of victory. Here is the story ‘behind the scenes’ of each issue of Flammette, Jr. Monday all articles are due. (We have yet to see the day when they are all handed in punctually.) There is always some time spent tracking down people who ‘didn’t do’ or ‘sorry, forgot.’ Tuesday, articles corrected by Sr. Rita, are roughly typed and then counted. Counters have to count each letter space, and separate words into syllables in such a way as to have 33 counts to a line. They mark the spot where each line ends and indicate where extra spaces are to be added. If they do their work accurately, and the typists follow instructions faithfully, and the typewriter doesn’t jump, the result is a neatly blocked column. Typists get a rather unhappy feeling when they see the final stencil copy is uneven. The editors of the paper prepare a dummy on Wednesday night. This is the hardest part of the paper. They must fit the articles into certain spaces and follow a special arrangement if possible. The editors must ac- count for the 48 lines of a column, including all illustrationa Expert typists prepare the stencil copies on Thursday and one side of each sheet must be run off. (I may mention here that one of our up and coming editors lost a whole page of her THE STAFF PRAYER Dear Lord help us to------ F ire students with a thirst for knowledge by ; L ifting their sights to higher goals cquainting them with all the facts of a situation, M aintaining the laws of the school, and M otivating others to do the same, E nlightening and informing our readers T eaching all that is in our power about T ruth and love and loyalty, so that we may E nrich their lives now and for eternity. Amen. paper. There was quite a rush rewriting articles and filling in the lost page!) Other staff members stand around with bated breath and anxious eyes on the work yet to be done. With Friday comes the last minute rush. Typing a last sten- cil, writing an extra article, sketching the pictures, and running off the final pages. Flammette Jr. is finally folded, bradded, addressed, and in the hands of the subscribers. The staff reverently cover the typewriters, clean up the press room, remove all trash, and leave the room to a peace- ful week-end. SUGGESTION BOX PUT UP Vol. 2 No. 4 Oct. 15. 1954 The ‘Flammette Jr.’ mail box hangs near the front stairs. At first it was dull and unnotic- able but now it wears a bright look thanks to Gail Goetz who painted it. The staff wishes to hear opinions from the students and urges them to take part in making ‘Flammette Jr.’ a real school newspaper. Constructive criticism, news items, stories and poems are welcome and the staff urges students to form one habit of a good citizen now by using the privilege of self-expression offered by a newspaper. FLAMMETTE PUBLISHES SPEECHES Vol. 2 No. 7 Nov. 19, 1954 The Flammette Jr. began to feature the democracy speeches given by S. V. A. students. All the judges were impressed by the entries and they felt that the school in general should have a chance to read not only the winn- ing speech but the speeches of all who participated. All contestants were asked to give a copy of their speech to Flammette. Staff members hoped that this would show how much they appre- ciated the time and effort spent on this patriotic project, and the excellent school spirit shown by the contestants. JOURNALISTS LEARN SPELLING Vol. 2 No. 5 Oct. 22, 1954 Junior and Senior journalists had a time spelling and dividing words into syllables. Spelling is a vital part of journalistic writing, so it was time the stu- dents learned how. FLAMMETTE ANNOUNCES CONTEST Vol. 2 No. 8 Dec. 6, 1954 Springing forth from its stor- age place was the annual poem and short story contest presented by the Flammette Jr.to challenge the talent of the S.V.A. girls. The contest began with the December 6 issue and ended December 13. The entries were vO be original and the decision of the judges was final. The first place story and poem were printed in Flammette Jr. and the winners of the poem, Esther Stokely and of the short story, Ann Bohan, received ribbons of honor. OUR WORK WEEK Monday - articles are due. Tuesday - correcting and count- ing are through. Wednesday - the dummy is laid. Thursday - the stencil is made. According to one of the basic principles of the paper, articles that may lead to gossip are ignored. The first test revealed the need of much drill. These tests were not graded, much to the joy of the journalism students. Friday - run off and fold and staple Then give the paper out - if we're able! 1st: E. Schexnaidrc, S. Pistorius, H. Reagor, A. DeFatta, P. Nasser, J. Appleby, P. Whitely. 2nd: E. Messmer, P. Anderson, S. DiFulco, T. Landers, B. Linhares, R. Turbeville, E. Landers, G. Goetz, J. Stanford. Ird: M. M. Farmer, P. Nackley, B. Biscomb, J. Stanley, M. Phelps, B. Aubrey, C. Roach, D. Jones. 4th: M. A. Stephens, G. A. Middlebrooks, E. Sherling, B. Schmitt, F. Lachle, J. Deboben, A. Marsiglia, C. Frazier. VINCE MTIAN V. Porteous B. Aubrey F. Lachle J. Stanley, Feature editor; M. Cloutier, Activities Editor; and P. Nasser, Business Manager struggle with their sections. M. Cousin P. Anderson G. A. Middlebrooks S. Pistorius P. Daly, Sodality Editor; M. A. Gorton, Art Editor and G. A. Middlebrooks carry on. I EVELYN LANDERs Carolyn Frazier The purpose of QUILL AND SCROLL is to instill in students the ideal of scholarship; to advance the standards of the profession of jour- nalism by developing better journalists and by inculcating a higher code of ethics; to promote exact and dispassionate thinking, and clear and forceful writing. The motto of this society is ‘Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make ye free.’ The requirements for members in the organi- zation are : 1. They must be of at least junior or senior classification. 2. They must be in the upper third of their class in general schilastic standing at the time of their election. 3. They must have done superior work in writing, editing, or in business management. 4. They must be recommended by the ad- visor or by the committee governing publications. 5. They must be approved by the sponsor. Barbara Biscomt Jamie Stanley PAT ANDERSON Ellen Messmer Pat Nasser r—V President: Barbara Biscomb THE IDEALS OP THE RED CROSS R eaches for better phases of life. E ncourages aid to the needy. D esigns a path to God through service, C reates useful projects. R emembers those less fortunate. O ffers a helping hand to others. S ends cheer to hospitals and old folks home. S erves willingly. Vice-President: Marilyn Cloutier Red Cross activities at St. Vincents bring gifts not only to the receivers but to the givers as well. To the receiver comes the happiness in knowing someone is thinking of him or her and that there is some one in- terested in tnose wno are sick, poor, or less fortunate than otners. The gift to the giver is the spiritual joy of being able to give and to help others. Our Lord has said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ Sponsor : Sr. Berchman Have you ever seen the eyes of a sick or needy person light up with glad- ness and hope,because you were thought- ful and kind? Have you ever watched his face slowly break into a thankful smile and thought how much better it is to give than to receive? Realizing this for the first time is always a thrill to the brand-new Red Cross member. She sees that not only does she bene- fit herself and all with whom she comes in contact but now she understands what it means ‘to serve’. Secretary: Ellen Messmer The importance of the Red Cross, according to the Journal, resides in the ideal it represents: love for one’s neigh- bor expressed in practical form, human brotherhood when needed most to alle- viate man’s suffering and misery, and finally, voluntary and altruistic service which goes beyond mere duty. The Red Cross represents a great moral force, which by its example of unselfish action and brotherhood, is effective propaganda against war and gives humanity the hope of a better future. Treasurer: Evelyn Landers New experience in making papier mache Horn of Plenty for Thanks giving intrigues B. Aubrey, G Frazier, and E. Messmer. Valentine's Day sees P. Nasser, K. Foster, D. R. John, C. Fulco, J. Ginainc preparing tray covers for the shut-ins. I A The little children at the Charity Hospital enjoy the visit of C. A. Hughes, H.Shepherd, M. B. Hughes, M. Culocta, S. Brocato. who bring them Easter baskets. t. Landers, S. Tierney, J. Stanley, and S. Siangan bring cheer to a polio patient. . y . i ' The V. A. Hospital is the scene of Christmas fervor. Decorating are: 1st row: P. Daly, E.J. Mathis; 2nd row: E. Messmer, M. Cloutier; Standing: Mrs. Pasquier. Mrs. Carr. Shamrock time, and C. Maldonado, R. Findley, M. Scalco, S. Whelan, A. Robson add a touch of the ole Irish to their V. A. Display. J ' Heavily laden with Halloween decorations for the Veterans Hos- pital The National Honor Society is all that the name implies. Its principal purpose is to develop Service, Scholarship, Leader- ship, and Character among the student body. By the giving of herself in outstanding service to the school, by maintaining at least an 85% average in each subject, by exhibiting the qualities of leadership, and by possessing an excellent character a girl is eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. Projects to further these qualities were initiated on the feast of the Epiphany through the symbols carried by the Three Kings and the ‘Other Wise Man.’ Standing: R. Velotta M. Cousin J. Turgeon P. Martin M. Phelps 111 HJ M HI Kneeling: M. Cloutier P. Daly H. Shepherd N. Means Seated: M. Sherman, M. Phelps, P. Nackley, S. Mangan, Sponsor, Sister Cornelia, G. A. Middlebrooks, R. Velotta, N. Means, H. Reagor. Standing: P. Dalv, M. Cousin, N. Collett, H. Shepherd, and K. Foster. On October 25, Student Council members pledged their loyalty and co-operation to the students of St. Vincent’s. This group, guided by Sister Cornelia, is composed of the Senior class officers (of whom the president is Council Chairman), the Sodality prefect and vice prefect, and the Presidents and vice- pre- sidents of the other high school classes. The Council maintains the operation of Vincentian State which reports the progress of each class in co-operation, initiative, and participation in school activities. Through this, the Council is able td en- liven school spirit and help each girl to develop her character and good citizenship. The big social event of the year was the Student Council dance held in December along with the Student Council of St. John’s High School. 1. Outstanding Citizens 2. Arranging Vincentian State. 3. Joint council meeting. RELIGION Religion class at St. Vincents is the first class held each day and this is indicative of the whole philosophy of St. Vincent's: RELIGION-First, and above all! The textbook series used is a de- lightful one. It covers the entire sacramental and liturgical cycle in the private and public life of a Catholic. It is designed to develop good citizens of this world and the next. 4 0 Guides to our goal. Chemistry students explore the wonders of a test tube. SCIENCE Strange surprises, astonishing ad- ventures ,thrilling truths, miraculous marvels, despairing drudgery, and maddening math, await and chal- lenge those who choose science as a career, the fundamentals of which are learned in high school classes. Retreatants pray for guidance. Budding biologists c. a mine slide. LATIN Participles, gerunds, conjugations and declensions compose what is known as Latin. Under the instruc- tion of Sister Helen Marie the girls struggle to learn the age old lan- guage of the Romans. Since it is the foundation of the Romance Languages, the study of it, though difficult, reaps worthwhile results in a greater understanding of our modern languages. J. Stanford, P. DeFatta play Linxwiler and A. Latin scrabble. N. Brossette and S. Whelan, toil over ‘nosco, ere, novi, notus’. French II students enact the arrival of Acadians in Louisiana. Spanish baseball teams bat verbs and phrases. J. Young, M. Harnot, and M. Ander- son practice conversation. SPANISH I We don’t know much Spanish, And we can't pronounce too well. Come in and see us some day, You can probably tell! But those things are small Compared to what’s made; Because it's trying that counts More than any grade. So do come in some day And see how it's done. It takes effort and work, But you get back such fun! SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies are vital to all truly educated persons. One cannot solve the problems of today unless she studies them in the light of yester day. They take the student out of her own little world and project her into the life of the bigger world about her. Social Studies offer a challenge to the curious, thinking giirl and unfolds to her the gover- mental system under which she lives, the evolution of living con- ditions throughout history and the many problems affectingcivilizatioa World historians view map. ‘ I object, Your Honor. American history class discusses world events. Shorthand students practice dicta- tion. COMMERCE Typing and Shorthand, which com- pose the Commerce Department, are a vital part of the school. More and more girls are becoming interested in this field because they realize its importance in the world today. Not only do these classes prepare a girl for future life should she choose a business career, but they also prove very useful at the present time. M. Cloutier, G. Goetz, aid D. Jones, A. R. Messina, N. Cardenas, A. DeFatta to acquire a rhythmic touch. MATH 'Why and How? might well be con- sidered the official motto of the Math Department. Here, the stu- dents learn that nothing should be accepted without a sound explana- tion. Math provides a foundation for and develops the ability to reason logically. S. V. A. Math Department usually offers Algebra 1 and 11, Geometry and Business Arithmetic. Business mathmaticians juggle M. A. Dickens and K. Foster search for that 'X'. N. King demonstrates theorem. Home Ec. girls make machines buzz. ATTENTION FUTURE HOME MAKERS! Do you wish to be food and vita- min-wise? Then you are ready to take a trip through the wonderland of our Home Ec. Cottage. Home Ec. in general is a necessity and a subject that challenges the girl who has the intention to be a Homemaker of tomorrow. Class I Homemakers waited with eager anticipation to experience their first day at the cottage and their first own-cooked delica- cacies. Sick trays, soft diets, light diets, and liquid diets were among the many things on their year's sche- dule. Appeal to the sweet tooth. 2 years Forward 1 year Guard Forward THE SAINTS JO ANN POUDBIER JUDY DOZIER MAXINE ZERN ANNE KELLY - V A KUHKI.i) 4 yearsBl year| I year J3 years! i yearT| ?5r | 4 years|2 years Gj rdL GuardJFor ward ■Forward! Forward «Guard |_Guard louard 3 years Forward 1 year - Guard I MILDRED VAN VECKHOVEN ANN DEFATTA ROSEMARY CROFTON LINDA BARTON MAGDA ROBELO 'BOBBIE ELAINE ZERN Mary Ann Gorton The 14th Annual Pelican Girls’ State convened August 17-27 on the L. S. U. campus in Baton Rouge. Some five hundred juniors from high schools throughout the state participated in the program held to educate them in the duties, privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship. St. Vincent’s sent four delegates chosen for their leader- ship ability: Nancy Collett, Georgia Ann Middlebrooks, Mary Ann Gorton, and Pat Daly. t Georgia Ann Middlebrooks Girls’ State alternates were M. Cousin, R. Velotta, N. Means, M. Cloutier. Pelican State, a- mythical 49th state, is patterned on the Louisiana constitution and is operated on city, parish, and state levels by the elected officials, placed in office by the girls themselves. The two party system works actively as Girls’ State is split evenly into Nationalists and Federalists for state elections. St. Vincent’s was well represented in the State Capitol on the last night of the sessions when young legislators literally took over the building. Georgia Ann debated with a vim that made the House of Representatives ring with fiery speech and earned for her a trophy as ‘Best Representative’. Pat also displayed the excellent oratory that made her such a find re- presentative, while Lt. Gov. Mary Ann presided over a noisy Senate with frequent banging of a gavel which was later given her as ‘Best Presiding Officer’. The song fest held on the Capitol steps found Nancy singing lustily with her city. ‘Miss Florida City’ she was named, and also received a trophy. These girls learned much about government, but more about life! They made friendships and exchanged ideas with girls throughout Louisiana. They learned how to speak to a large group of people with confidence and ease. They also learned to win and lose graciously. Did they like it? They loved it! Homecoming Queen : MARY ANN GORTON 0 n CorunG SYBIL PISTORIUS The SL John’s High School football team. Key Club, and Senior Class select a queen and her court to reign over the annual homecoming ceremonies. The Sweetheart is the choice of the football team. Members of the 1955 Homecoming Court and their escorts were Kitty Gauthier and Dick Guice; Margaret Phelps and Eddie Becken; Veronica Porteous and Joe Chandler, Mary Cousin and Jimmy Swartz; Pat Nasser and Barney Conners; Sybil Pistorius, Football Sweetheart, and Buddy White; C ieen Mary Ann Gorton and Nash Gallo. SYBIL PISTORIUS MARY ANN GORTON KITTY GAUTHIER ‘Like golden thread in woven texture of the Old Law the Mother of Emmanuel lives in her proto- types. ’ ‘Now in those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town of Juda, and she entered the house of Zachary £Riu${rM$ ‘You are all beautiful O Mary - you are the honor of our people.' ‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee...’ ‘And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.’ In December, the Sodality presented its annual Christmas Pageant to celebrate the Birth of Christ, as well as to bring the Marian year to a fitting close. Hiis year’s presentation was entitled ‘The Radiant Crown’. The outstanding events of Mary’s life, as well as her prototypes, were portrayed. The beautiful lighting and the lovely costumes served as an appropriate means of carrying the audience back to the days of Mary and the birth of her Divine Son. Queer Gail Goetz, Escort, Warren West. Princess Pauline Houser, Escort, Alfred Johnston. Duchess Juanita Deboben, Duchess Rita Turbeville Escort, Jimmy Schwartz Escort, George McLendon Snow (rriuv lWekfeSses Rwd Iscor+s Ge°tfe Kathleen Welsh, Gary Richardson. ' Connie Fulco, Anthony Maniscalco. Angelina DeFatta, J asper Titone. Loveliness in a girl inspires love and admiration in the hearts of those who behold her. It is innate in woman to seek love and admiration, therefore, we, women of the future, aspire to loveliness. Most of us will live little-known lives, but, if we walk the Way of Loveliness, our memory will thrive in the hearts of those we have known and we will leave our portion of the world better than it was before our entrance., If we but walk the Way of Loveliness, we will live richly and fully and fulfill our destiny as women. All our days will be bound together by a quiet holiness, and we will be embraced by God for all eternity. Let us formulate a pattern for a modern Lovely Lady, modelling her after the Loveliest Lady of all, Mary of Nazareth, who gave all her heart had to give, and more. The lovely girl is everything a girl should be. Her loveliness arises not from mere physical beauty, but from her deep abiding confidence in God and in herself. The lovely girl recognizes God, and her relationship to Him and to her fellowman. Because she realizes this interdepen- dence so clearly, she is humble, and her soul moves and stirs and pours forth, through her eyes and lips and actions, a silent love and sympathy for all mankind. Never does she sacrifice principle for the sake of convenience or from fear of being thought ‘different’. The lovely girl is constantly recollected - she does not let the frustrations and annoyances of everyday life disturb her calm reserve. She is not oblivious to the shortcomings of her fellow- men, but cattiness and gossip do not mar the beauty of her speech. Unscathed by the world’s deceit and ugliness, she enjoys innocent amusements with youthful vigor. The lovely girl is an all-round girl. She can be depended upon to perform all tasks well and fits neatly into any group. She develops her natural abilities, realizing they are gifts,and returns thanks to the Divine talent giver. She is ever seeking knowledge, not to satisfy vain ambition, but to aid her in living a richer life, to fill her conversation with sprightly, informative topics, to develop appreciation for the beauty and the wonder of life, science, and progress. She is successful because she pours all that she is and has into every endeavor. Because she is unselfish, she is sensitive to everyone’s feelings and a friendly smile and a kind word are ever ready on her lips. Loveliness denotes love; love denotes the outpouring of self; and unselfishness denotes adulthood. The lovely girl is truly grown-up, not with a false sophistication, but with a genuine maturity. Thus are sketched the qualities of a Lovely Lady. No girl possesses all of them in full, but every lovely girl possesses them in part, and is constantly striving to develop them more fully. Can we walk the Way of Loveliness? 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