St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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'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.

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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

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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.