St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1956 volume:

In introducing the various aspects of Christian education at St. Vincents and in acquainting you with the workshops in which the students are developed spiritually, intellectually, and socially, we present Reflections of Christian Womanhood. We, the Vincentian staff of 1956, do lovingly dedicate this book to Father Kevin Nowlan, S.J., our beloved Chaplain. His years at St. Vincent's have been devoted to the molding of Christian girls into Christian women. He has unceasingly aided us in imitation of the Blessed Mother, ever placing before us the goals of Christian education. Gontents Here are mirrored ail the reflections of the Christian woman—intellectually, spiritually, and socially complete. The minds of the students are developed with the mind of the Church; their souls are tuned to the voice of God and His Mother; their bodies are engaged in wholesome activities; their hearts arc happy in Christian social life. MOTHER CLARISSA, D. C. Superior General of the Daughters of the Cross Sister Bernardine Sister Dorothea Sister Agnes Ruth Sister Laurentia Sister Rose Marie Mrs. Caughey Our beloved sisters, the Daughters of the Cross, and our devoted lay teachers serve as the hands of God as they direct and mold their students in perfect reflection of Christian Womanhood and perfect imitation of Mary. The forceful influence of our teachers is far reaching. As each student completes her education, she takes with her the invaluable heritage of the many Christian women the Daughters of the Cross have given to the world. Sister Miriam Sister Mary Ann Miss Daly Miss Phillips Mrs. Pratt This is the molding place of intellectually and morally whole Christian women. Students, in the care of skilled and devoted teach- ers, are trained to think with the Church and are formed in Her standards. The results of this education is informed Christian Girls —perfect reflection of Christian Womanhood. Seniors OFFICERS President Pats ' Nackley Vice-president Theresa Landers Secretary ..................................... Veronica Porteous Treasurer ............................................D® 3 iones COLORS Gold and White PATRONESS FLOWER Mother of Love Yeilow Rosc MOTTO Love Conquers All JANE APPLEBY — 5 years Sodality '56; Journalism '54-'55; Latin Club '54; RKL '53, '55, '56; Pageant '56; Outstanding Citizen '55. ANN BOHAN — 4 years Sociality '56; Baseball ' 55; Choir '54; Christmas Short Story Contest '55; Mardi Gras Court '53; SVA-SJ Popular Couple Contest '56; Pageant '56; Centennial Choir '56; TAP Representative '56; Marching Squad '56. LORETTA ANN CAPI.IS — 13 years Class Ofifce: Treasurer '54; Sodality '55- '56; Moderator '56; Choir '53-'56 SSCA '55; NCYC '56; Girls' State Alternate; St. John's Homecoming Court ’54; Cen- tennial Choir '56; Pageant '53-’56. NORMA CARDENAS — 2 years Pageant ’54-'55. YOLANDA CARDONA—2 years Sodality '56; Boarding Secretary- Treasurer '56; Choir 56; Red Cross '56; Pageant '55-'56; Centennial Choir 56 KATHLEEN CONLEY—11 years Sodality '54, '56; RKL 56; Pageant '56 EMMA IRENE CROFTON—6 years Class Office: Counselor 53; Sodality Candidate '53; Sodality Convention '53; RKL '53-'56: Treasurer '56; Pageant '53; Outstanding Citizen '54 ANN THERESA DEFATTA— 101 2 years Softball '53-'55; Captain '55; Basketball '53-56; Choir '53-56; Red Cross '55; CD of A Contest '53: 2nd place in State: Centennial Choir JUDY DOZIER—9 years Sodality '53-'54; Basketball '53-’56: Baseball '53-’55; Volleyball '54; Debate '53; Choir '56; Centennial Choir '56; Pageant '54, '56 SUSAN ECHOLS—1 year Shreveport Science Club; Other schools attended: Roswell High School, Roswell, New Mexico; Austin High School, El Paso, Texas V ZINA ALEXANDRA HENGY— 10 years Sodality '54-56; Debate '54; 1st place Northwestern Debate Tournament PAULINE HOUSER—4 years Sodality '56; Choir '56; Pageant '56; Marching Squad '56; Centennial Choir '56; Snow Carnival Princess '55. I HELEN JEANNETTE KING RKI. '53-'56; Pageant '54; Centennial Choir '56. DONNA LORETTA JONES — 11 years Class Offices: Treasurer '55-'56; Sodality ’53-'56: Moderator '56, Co-editor of Queen's Work '56; Student Council '56' Journalism '54- 56: Flammette business manager '56; RKI. '53, '55; Pageant '53- '56; Vincentian Staff '54-'56: Business manager '55-’56; SSCA Delegate '55; Centennial Choir '56; Marching Squad '56. I FRANCES LACHLE — 3 years Class Offices: Sergeant at Arms ’54; Sodality '54-'56; Journalism 55-'56; Assistant Flammette Art Editor '55. Art Editor '56; Pageant '54-'56; Out- standing Citizen '55, '56; Centennial Choir '56. NANETTE KING — 10 years Softball '54; Choir '53; Red Cross '53; Pageant '53; Centennial Choir '56. % % MARY THERESA LANDERS — 12 years Class Offices: Vice-president '56; Sodal- ity '53-56: Moderator '56; Student Coun- cil '56; Journalism '54-'56: Flammette News Editor '56; RKL '54-'55; Red Cross '53; Vincentian Staff '54-'56: Assistant Class Editor '55; Feature Editor '56; Pa- geant '53-'56; Centennial Choir '56; SSCA Delegate '55; Marching Squad '56. DORIS ELIZABETH McGEE— 3 years Sodality '56; RKL '56; Outstanding Citizen ’55-'56. PAULA LYNN MARTIN — 13 years Class Office: Counsellor '54; Sodality '53- '56: Apostolic Committee Chairman '55; Vice-prefect '56; Student Council '56; Debate ’53-’56; Treasurer '55; President '56; Vincentian Staff '55; Centennial Choir '56; Class Favorite '54; Pelican Girls State Alternate; NHS '55-’56. ANNA ROSE MESSINA — 7 years Sodality '53-’56; Journalism '54-55; Choir 53; RKL '53-’56: LTLA Convention '54; Pageant '54; Centennial Choir '56. ( GAIL MARIE MONSOUR — 12 years Journalism '54; RKI. '54-56; Pageant '55. NORMA MIXON — 2 years Sodality '56; Boarding School Counsellor '56; Choir '55-'56; Red Cross '56; Pageant '55-'56; Centennial Choir '56. PATRICIA ANN NACKI.F.Y — 12 years Class Offices: Treasurer '53, President '55-'56; Sodality '53-'56: Moderator '56; Student Council '55-'56; Debate 53; Journalism '54-'56: Flammette Co-editor '56; RKL '53-56; Red Cross '54; Vin- centian '55-'56: Co-editor '56; Pageant '53-’56; Centennial Choir '56; SSCA '55; NCYC '56; Class Favorite '55-'56; NHS '56; Outstanding Citizen '54; Marching Squad '56. VAL MARIE NECTOUX — 5 years Candidate Sodality '53; Choir '54; RKL '53-’56; Marching Squad '56. DIANNE NOREEN O'MARA— 3‘ 2 years Sodality '56; Choir '56; Centennial Choir '56; Outstanding Citizen '55; Snow Carnival Court '55 MARGARET LEBLANC PHELPS— 11 years Class Offices: President '53, Vice-presi- dent '55; Sodality '53-'56: Catholic Truth Committee Chairman '55, Moderator '56; Student Council '55; Debate '53; Jour- nalism '54-'56: Flamette Editor '56, Vig- nettes '56; Vincentian '55-'56: Editor '56; Pageant '53-’56; Pelican Girls’ State: Dis- trict Judge; NHS ’55-’56; St. John’s Homecoming Court '55; Centennial Choir '56; Marching Squad Co-captain '56 VERONICA PORTEOUS—6 years Class Offices: Secretary '53, '56, Coun- sellor '55; Sodality '53-'56: Our Lady s Committee Chairman '55, Moderator 56; Student Council '56; Debate 53-55: Second Place State '55, Debate Club Vice-president '54, '55; Journalism |56; Flammette staff '56; Vincentian '55-'56; Copy Editoor '56; Pelican Girls State: Mayor; Delcamation 54; St John's Homecoming Court '54-'56; Queen; Marching Squad Captain 56; NHS 56; Pageant '56; Centennial Choir '56 CHARLENE PARISY—13 years Choir '53, '55, '56; Red Cross '53, '56; Pageant '53-'56; Outstanding Service Award '56; Centennial Choir '56 CECILIA ROACH — 5 years Sodality ’54-'56; Secretary '56; Moderatoi '56; Journalism '54-'56: Flammette Cir- culation Manager ’54-'55, Business Man- ager '56; Outstanding Journalist '55; RKL '54-'56; Vice-president '56, LTLA '54; Vincentian ’54-'56: Business Man- ager '55-'56; Pageant '54-'56; Centennial Choir '56; SSCA '55; Pelican Girls' State: City Attorney; NHS '56; Marching Squad '56. TELVA MARIA ROBELO — 2 years Boarding School Vice-president '56; Bas- ketball '55-'56; Baseball '55; Choir '56; Pageant ’55-’56; Centennial Choir '56; National Federation of Piano Playing Auditions '55; Sodality '56. MARIA ELSA SALINAS — 2 years Sodality '56; Choir '56; Red Cross '56; Pageant ’55-’56; Centennial Choir '56. MARTHA ANN SILBER — 4 years RKL '55-'56; Centennial Choir '56; Sparklet '56. GAII. ELAINE SWOR Softball 54; Debate '54; Homecoming Court '56. ESTHER RUTH STOKELY — 6 years Sodality Candidate '53; Choir '53, '54, '56; Journalism '55; Centennial Choir '56; Flammette Christmas Poetry Contest '54: First Place; CD of A Poetry Contest: Honorable Mention '53, First Place '55; CBEA Convention '55: Third Place in Typing. 3 years St. John's JANET TURGEON — 7 years Class Offices: Counsellor '53, Secretary '54; Sodality '53-'56: Secretary '55, Pre- fect '56; Student Council '56; Debate '53-'56: Secretary '55, Recording Secre- tary '56; RKL '53-'56: Secretary 56; Vincentian Staff '55; Centennial Choir '56; Pelican Girls' State Alternate; Declamation '53; NHS '55-56; SSCA Delegate '54; NCYC Delegate '56; Out- standing Citizen '55; Co-editor of Queen's Work '55; Voice of Democracy '56; Prefect of Diocesean Sodality '56. MISS GAIL RAMBIN Postulant Daughters of the Cross How Because they have imparted to us the qualities and principles of Chris- tian Women during our twelve years under their guidance, we, the Graduates of 1956, in the loving gratitude, dedicate ourselves to the task of living up to the ideals of the Daughters of the Cross. Juniors OFFICERS President ...........................Patsy Moran Vice-President .....................Nelwyn Leone Secretary ................Mary Agnes Sava Treasurer ................. Marie Maranto COLORS PATRON Red and Gold Holy Ghost FLOWER Talisman Rose MOTTO Love Is Eternal Connie Alford Lucy Anderson Margaret Anderson Miriam Ane Frances Bustillo Joan Candella Judy Bob Carson Virginia Catanese Rosie Cimino Sylvia Cloutier Rosemary Crofton Marilyn DeFatta Sammie Fay DiFulco Sonia Duque Estrada Julia Ethridge Mary Margaret Farmer Louann Fleming Kay Foster Kitty .Gauthier Diane Hendricks Marie Hornot Paula Kendall Nelwyn Leone Peggy Linxwiler Marie Maranto Jeanne Marie Marsh Patsy Moran Theresa Moscato Rosemary Pasquier Becky Portales Pat Putch Rita Putch Rose Theresa Rinaitdo Magda Robelo Myrna Robleto Cecille Roy Mary Agness Sava Paulette Sisson Mary Ann Stephens Frances Tynan Mildred Van Veckhovt Kathleen Welsh Jill Young Maxine Zern The vicious circle AND JUNIORS An altar to her The best Rome had to offer I he (h)our finger (hand) Rome was never like this! Charlie Me Boy' Sophomores OFFICERS President ...............Susan McKean Vice-president Helen Reagor Secretary ............... Marie Goebel Treasurer .....Peggy Phillips COLORS Green and Gold PATRONESS Our Lady of Hope MOTTO Love Serves FLOWER Magnolia Deyanira Arana Charlene Atkins Norma Bauman Kay Blanchard Sammie Brocato Ilona Brodnax Rose Marie Brossette Barbara Buchanan Pat Carney Cathy Cody Rhoda Collins Pat Corrington Marjorie Crofton Minnie Culotta Camille Danna Mary Ann Dees Angelina DeFatta Connie Fulco Marie Goebel Sally Herring Mary Beth Hughes Dayle Rose John Margaret Lemley Betty Lessenger Peggy Phillips Margaret Pilinski Rita Porteous Peggy Posey Jonie Poudrier Charlene Putch Helen Reagor Susy Robelo Ann Robson Frances Scalco Betty Schmitt Frances Stephens Sophomore Dance Preparations for Senior party i? reshme FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS President ........... Margaret Gorton Vice-president ................ Santina Brocato Secretary .....................Beverly Means Treasurer ........................Judy Holmes COLORS Pink and White PATRONESS Saint Ann FLOWER Pink Carnation MOTTO Love Is Love's Reward Socorrito Aquel Virginia Balistrella Jo Ann Blackall Joan Blanchard Loretta Bott Sylvia Bourgeois Santina Brocato Patricia Buchanan Sandra Calhoun Lynette Call Jo Dell Campbell Antoinette Candella Janet Canterbury Sara Gail Cloutier Rita Davis Patricia DeFatta Patty Dowden Barbara Dudney Karen Mae Ede Mary Alice Edgar Mary Ann Ferris Lamarre Foster Lynn Friedman Gay Griffith Mary Goodwillie Margaret Gorton Dorothy Hefley LaVelle Hunt Karen Kanapkey Patricia Lavigne Phyllis I.angridge Kitty Maceo Connie Marsiglia Jeanne Martzell Joanna Matthews Margaret McPhee Beverly Means Kathy Melancon Mickey Messmer Sheila Myers Angelita Pallais Laura Jean Ponselle Evelyn Prudhomme Frances Rowe Jo Marie Santone Jada Sparks Katherine Spohrer Carolyn Stentz Mary Paula Sullivan Peggy Van Rossum Susan Van Veckhoven Linda Gail Warner Jean Watson Charlene Webb May Nell Yauger Ain't she sweet? We really won! t Are you here? And we got the rhythm! Second semester officers: Lynn Friedman. Vice-president; Mary Alice Edgar, Presi- dent; Beverly Means, Secretary; Sara Gail Cloutier, Treasurer. The brightest facet in the Reflections of Christian Womanhood is that of spirituality. The Sodality, by means of sanctification of self and others, integrates spirituality into the lives of its members. It holds before them the Immaculate Model, Mary, and her Divine Son, ever encouraging a life of perfect imitation. I Cecilia Roach Secretary Janet Turgeon, Prefect Paula Martin, Vice-prefect icers Frances Tynan, Treasurer Loretta Caplis, Moderator Donna Jones, Moderator Veronica Porteous, Moderator Sr. Helen Marie, Faculty Moderator A vital and integral part of life at .St. Vincent's is the Sodality. More than just an organization, it is a way of life; but as an active association it aims at fostering in its members an ardent devo- tion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. With sanctification of self, sanctification of others, and defense of the Church as the three-fold end and purpose, the Sodality strives at bringing the whole world to Jesus through Mary.” The Sodality is not a pious union, nor a confraternity, nor a social club; it is an organization with the main task of forming lay apostles who will apply the fruits of their formation to the work of the church. In seeking its members, the Sodality of Our Lady seeks quality, not quantity. The duties of the Sodalistsare to at- tend with interest the scheduled meet- ings and to live in accordance with the rules. Spiritually, a Sodalist must use every means in the rules (daily Mass if possible, rosary, meditation) to draw her- self closer to Our Lady. A Sodalist must also be an active Christian in the world devoting her time and energy to helping others. Sodalisrs who live by the rules are one of the greatest forces in the world today for destroying unchristian princi- ples and restoring Christ to His rightful position through His Blessed Mother, Mary. Fr. Courtney and Sodalists gather after the retreat. Honored by the presence of Mgr. DcBlanc. Diocesan Sodality Officers: Co-prefects: Janet Turgeon, Sr. Vincent's George Guillot. St. John's Secretary: Dorothy Harris. Providence Treasurer: James Cruse. Menard Stidahsts provide entertainment. s... , . . ■ • D'vim. I-:-, rev This is the workshop of the leader, an integral part of Christian womanhood. At St. Vincent's, girls gather in general convocations, discussion clubs, speech and journalistic organizations, athletic associa- tions, and honor societies to better themselves and those about them in the love of (iod. The viral need of Christian leaders serves as their challenge. Santina Brocato, Susan McKean,Patsy Nackley, Margaret Gorton, Theresa Landers, Sis- ter Cornelia, Janet Turgeon, Helen Reagor, Donna Jones, Nelwyn Leone, Paula Mar- tin, Patsy Moran. Not pictured is Veronica Porteous. Student The Student Council serves as the sounding board of the student body and acts as a bridge between the students and the faculty. Under the moderation of Sister Cornelia, this group 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-presidents of the other classes. Weekly these class leaders gather to discuss school problems, to institute various projects which further class cooperation, and to work toward the general aims of school unity. S.G. rtctimties Happy Birthday George! t • (rifi'n hoard Meeting the students Outstanding Citizens Officers: Frances Tynan, President; Paula Martin, Vice-president; Janet Turgen, Rose Theresa Rinaudo, Secre- taries; Paula Kendall, Treasurer (not pictured) Tournament bound 1956 found the St. Vincents’ society participating actively in tournaments at Southwestern, S.L.L., Northwestern and Tech. Debate provides an excellent foundation for the command of logic and poise. Stu- dents are trained in the science of correct thinking and the effective presentation of their ideas. Freshman debater The Choir of sixty voices under the direction of Sr. Rose Marie is an integral part of St. Vincent’s. This year was devoted especially to the study of Church music. Highlights for the 1956 “Chorus Angelorum” were the C enten- nial Mass and the Christmas pageant. Adorned in white robes and gold stoles, the choir lent itself to these and other functions. The St. Vincent's choir is proudly claimed as one of the most outstanding High School choirs in the South. CHOIR ACTIVITIES FOR 1956 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SODALITY CONVENTION N.S.C. CONVENTION PROGRAM FOR MOTHERS’ CLUB BACCALAUREATE MASS GRADUATION FI.AMMETTE STAFF Editor-in-chief .................................Margaret Phelps Assistant editor ................................ Patsy Nackley News editor ..................................... Theresa Landers Art editor .............................................. Frankie Lachle Business managers ..................................Donna Jones Cecilia Roach Reporters V. Porteous, M. Moranto, M. B. Hughes, P. Carney, M. E. Young, A. DeFatta, B. Schmitt, H Reagor, M. Goodwille, B. Means, L. Friedman, P. Lavigne Flammette greeted the student body with double publi- cation in the year of 1956. The printed pages were a cheerful change from the papers of the past Cake sales, apple polishing days and prayers have been the means that the staff has had to take in order to assure their school paper’s appearance. The admiration and appreciation which the staff has received from the students has made the sacrificing of their time and energy to further Christian Ideals worthwhile. On their return to school in September, the journalists were greeted by a new press room which had been reno- vated to provide more space for the hard-working class. To Read Know, and Love Good Books is the aim of this service organization. Through weekly meetings and actual work in the library each member strives to broaden her literary outlook and to open for herself new horizons of study. Under the direction of Sister Agnes Ruth, RKL members become familiar with the library and learn to serve fellow students and their needs. Red Gross President ....................Kay Foster Secretary-Treasurer ..........Ann Robson Moderator .................... C. Daly This universal organization is a prac- tical means of projecting the spirit of brotherhood into the hearts of men throughout the world. The chapter at St. Vincent’s forms a distinct bond between the students and those to whom they administer. Various projects undertaken through- out the year prove the members to be a hard working group whose kindness is never lacking. Charitable works per- formed for the ill and needy are the main objectives of the Red Cross. Vincentian This year the Vincentian has tried as far as possible to present a true picture of life at St. Vincent's. In de- picting the various classes, activities, and features, the staff has brought you Reflections of Christian Woman- hood. 1 1C Ljb VINCENTIAN STAFF Editor .........................................Margaret Phelps Co-editor ................................ Patsy Nackley Feature editor ........................ Theresa Landers Art editor ............................ Frankie Lachle Copy editor .......................... Veronica Portcous Business managers .........................Donna Jones Cecilia Roach Photographers ..................................Angelina DeFatta Nanette King Staff ........................... T. Robelo, J. Turgeon. J. Appleby. P. Martin, N. Leone, J. Marsh, B. Schmitt. H. Reagor The editors and Sr. Laurentia OK. the final copy for mailing. The music department of St. Vincent’s provides an excellent means of training in music and its theory. usic Depar Bach never had it so good! Stop stalling! All those notoes.' n The National Honor Society is the highest honor that a student can receive during her school life. Its 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 a 85 percent average in each subject, by exhibiting the qualities of leadership, and by possessing an excellent charac- ter, a girl is eligible for membership in the National Honor Society. P Nackley, C. Roach, K. Foster, V. Porteous, M. A. Sava, M. Phelps P. Martin, J. Turgeon. ill r Scrol I Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make ye free.’’ Guided by this motto, the members of Quill and Scroll strive to promote through the field of journalism clear and forceful thinking. To be eligible for membership, one- must be in the upper third of her class in general scholastic standing and must have done superior work in some phase of journalistic or creative endeavor. V. Porteous, M. Phelps, C. Roach Outstanding Journalists These students have been chosen on the basis of their contribution to both the Flammette and the Vincentian at St. Vincent's. They have proved themselves to be conscientious workers by devoting much of their time and energy to these two journalistic projects. F. Lachle, T. Landers, D. Jones, P. Nackley Ann DeFatta, Judy Dozier, Magda Robelo, Margaret Gabour, Elaine Zern, Maxine Zern, Connie Alford, Rosemary Crofton, Janet Canterbury, Jean Ponselle, Miss Anne Phillips and Telva Robelo. rlthlet ics Providing the necessary development for the b xly, athletics also teaches the art of Christian acceptance of both victory and defeat. The Sr. Vincent s Saints” devote much of their time to the per- fecting of themselves as accurate basketball players and at the same time, increasing a true spirit of sportsmanship. Government and its sources explained in Civics Sister Miriam, Civics instructor, instilling good citizenship into students Typical American History Class Glass Mctwities Here we shall go a bit deeper into the individual class activities to see just how the true and finished woman of character is produced. In the field of social studies, the St. Vincent's student becomes acquainted with the history and government of her own country and those of other peoples throughout the world. World History class combs the earth for undiscovered land with Sr. Agnes Ruth. Mathematics can well be acclaimed as the basis of sounding thinking and logic. It enables one to reason in both ordinary daily problems and those of a more com- plicated nature. The Business Education Department consisting of shorthand, typing, and busi- ness math, plays an important part in the education at St. Vincent's. Christian principles as well as technical knowledge are stressed in these courses. In studying the romance languages, a student shares more completely in the benefits of universal culture. The Knowl- edge of a foreign language and the study of its origin helps one to become more tolerant of other people. Music, as are languages, is from all times and places. It also creates an under- standing which binds together those who realize true music appreciation. Miss Phillips instructs in one of the many phases of the P. E. course. Mrs. Uffleman and class review for test. Learning to care (?) for the patient. The useful course of home nursing was added to the SVA curriculum this past year. The course supplied adequate knowledge so that the student might be of help at home when there is sickness. Honor, sportsmanship, and self-control are acquired through the physical educa- tion program. These characteristics are as necessary as is the development of the b xly. The great outdoors provides the classroom for Sister Dorothea and her biology students. The general sciences open wide vistas to a student who seeks the explanation of life's mysterious depth. Through ti,ese studies she sees God reflected in utmost beauty, and, as in the domestic sciences, is drawn closer to Him. Whether it be through the analysis of a test tube or through the admiration of leaf in the sunshine, girls are constantly reminded of God s omnipresence. Here is the final reflection that complements mind-challenging classes and rigorous activities and mirrors the perfect Christian woman. These are the highlights of the social St. Vincent’s year. These arc the leisure moments spent at St. Vincent's by students seeking a com- plete Christian education. Solemn Pontifical High Mass climaxed Centennial Celebration. Centennial celebration The daughters of the Cross celebrated their 100th anniversary of missionary and educational work in Louisiana, November 9-10, 1955. The Bishop of Alexandria officiated at the Mass. The choir was composed of all the schools of the city conducted by the Daughters of the Cross. A great number of friends and benefactors participated in the celebration. Here our Daughters of the Cross have labored untiringly, endeavoring to repro- duce in the young women under their direction a reflection of the Model Christian Womanhood. Now we must live up to these ideals! Are we as young Christian women convinced of the need of Catholic Education in our surroundings to the extent that we are willing and generous enough to do something about it in a substantial way? The demands can be met spiritually or mate- rially. How are we going to help make the tremendous needs of Catholic Education of Youth a reality? I President, Mrs. A. J. Turgeon; 1st. vice-president Mrs. I. H. Farmer; 2nd. vice-president, Mrs. A. P Whelan; treasurer, Mrs. S. H. Yauger; recording sec- retary. Mrs. ). Caplis; corresponding secretary, Mrs. P. Schexnaidre. Committee chairmen: Mrs. J. J. Campbell Mrs. C. W. Holmes, Mrs. M. Balistrella, Mrs. A. P. Whelan, Mrs. G. Shepherd, Mrs. W. P. Martin, Mrs. H. G. I.lorens. mothers Glub Life at St. Vincent's is made not only better but also easier by an organization which is known as the Mothers' Club. The chief purposes of this club are to foster better relations between the fac- ulty members and parents, and to give material help to the students and school. Such aims are achieved by joint meetings attended by mothers, fathers, and teachers for various fund raising activities. The first large project of the year was the annual bazaar which was held December 1. Proceeds from the various booths and sales were joined with those from the annual St. Patrick's tag day to boost the treasury for the needed expenses. Building Fund check presented to Mother Clarissa. Pelican State 1 Mayor V. Porteous discusses a civic project with City Council. City Attorney. Cecilia Roach, enters her office. if Pelican Girls' State brings together each August outstanding high school stu- dents from all over Louisiana. This great convocation of over four hundred girls teaches the duties, privileges, and re- sponsibilities of American citizens, and helps each attending to realize her part in the world of tomorrow. Based on the state constitution, Girls' State operates first of all on a city level, then advances to parish status, and finally climaxes with the election and proclama- tion of state officers. The whole program is conducted largely by the girls, and the campaigning appears to be conducted by professionals, although it is done strictly by the girls themselves. Cooperation is the greatest lesson learned during the seven days on the L. S. U. campus and good sportsman- ship runs a close second. Friendliness becomes a part of a Pelican Stater, a smile constantly crossing her tired, but happy face. The Honorable Margaret Phelps presides over District Court. Alternates L. Caplis, P Martin, and J. Turgeon Sweetheart Rita Porteous Queen Veronica Porteous va Maid Maid Kitty Gauthier Gail Swor Ghristmas An important reminder of the Christmas spirit is the annual pageant sponsored by the Sodality. Seeking to impart the true meaning of the Christ Child's coming to all who at- tend, this play through its beauty and lesson, is eagerly looked forward to by both the student body and parents. Proceeds from the pageant are sent to the Bishop for the orphans of the diocese and are also used to finance Sodality delegates when they attend the Summer School of Catholic Action. r St. Vincent’s boarding school took on a new phase in 1956 when the boarders formed their own club. 1 he girls specialize in seasonal parties and at the same time co- operate with the nuns in keeping school rules and being active in school events. The sisters in charge of board- ing school encourage the girls to thorough scholarship and to a gra- cious social life, to developement of many interests, and to a com- bination of these with an intelli- gent, and ardent spirituality and the courage to live by it. O C Margaret Phelps TYPICAL LOVELY LADY MOST UKYTU$fSUCCEED MOST AR°0NO These are the people who made the 1956 Vincentian possible. To them go the sincere thanks of the staff. Please patronize our advertisers! Congratulations to the DAUGHTERS OF THE CROSS IN LOUISIANA on your 100th Anniversary of Service to Humanity UNITED CAS A complete Linen and Towel Rental Service to Institutions, Restaurants, Gro- cers, Barber and Beauty Shops. Elimi- nate unsightly and costly restroom serv- ice with Cloth Towels. It’s Better Than Good It’s Foremost ☆ Milk And Ice Cream American Linen Service, Inc. C. A. 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Suppliers, Manufacturers and Repairers For the Petroleum Industry Post Office Box 1800 1202-04 .Marshall St. Shreveport. I a. Frank Wholesale Company Distributors of Autocrat and Libby’s Fine Foods ☆ PHONE 3-6148 400 3rd Street Shreveport. La. ♦ Crow Drilling Company Inc. 422 Commercial National Bank Shreveport 24, La. ♦ Congratulations and Best Wishes CONGRATULATIONS to St. Vincent’s Academy Howard Crumley for its CENTENNIAL YEAR ''' from v ‘ _ V “YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER” St. John’s Church GUSTINE'S POWER MOWER . . . Compliments of .. . Raymond’s Shoe Repair Gustine’s Sales and Service GRASS CUTTING MACHINERY TORO—America’s Most Complete Line of Power Mowers CAMUS CAMUS • ELECTRIC CO. Inc. 417 East 70th St. Phone 7-1027 ★ BIRD ROOFING . . . Applied, Roofs Repaired JOHNS-MANVILLE . . . Asbestos Siding INSELBRIC . . . Insulated Siding ROOMS ADDED — HOMES REMODELED ALUMINUM Screens, Gutters and Awnings Repairs, Foundations Leveled, Sheetrocking, Textoning and Painting NO DOWN PAYMENT — 36 MONTHS TO PAY Wm. A. Kit Carson and Associate G. R. Jerry Lindsay VETERAN ROOFING SIDING CO. 2708 Linwood Ave. Shreveport, La. ♦ Big Chain Stores The Grocery Folks of Shreveport and Bossier Henry C. Beck Building ♦ A FRIEND . . . Compliments of .. . SUPERIOR BUICK • H. L. GREEN One Stop Shop Corner of Texos and Edwards Good Luck, Grads . . . from your CITIES SERVICE Dealer Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp. Producers — Marketers THE COMPLIMENTS BREWSTER OF COMPANY Caddo Office Supplies OF SHREVEPORT Complete Office Supplies' I'HONK 2-0.166 Manufacturers of Fine Drilling Equipment Since 1910 429 Crockett Shreveport, l.a COMPLIMENTS OF ★ MRS. THOMAS E. CAPUS Get the Habit of Burgers at BUSTER'S After all dates, dances and football games BUSTER'S DRIVE IN 1910 Market KUSTER’S LAKESHORE DRIVE-IN Lakeshore at Cross Lake Blvd. CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA Marie Rinaudo, left, and Gail Martin, shown at the beautiful Crumley Memorial Terrace on campus, are among the graduates of St. Vincent's now studying at Centenary College. All St. Vincent's students are cordially invited to visit the Centenary College campus, one of the beauty spots of Shreveport. Let HEMENWAY'S help you have your dream . . . As you planned it! COMPLIMENTS felf frfmm It you love tine furniture ¥ J V OF you moy as well hove it. There is I no need to temper your taste to fit your budget. All you need is Hemenwoy's and foresight. Let us show you how to moke the right choice the first time, with a starter set of bosic, dual-purpose pieces; how to odd more later, withthe money many waste replacing Rountree Olds-Caddillac Co. JU pieces thot have outlined their Charm and usefulness. Yes, we can ; P f show you how to hove your dream—ond your savings too! E°sy Credit Terms! PHONE 8-8411 3215 Southern Ave. Shreveport, La. FOREST PARK, INC. Cemetery and Mausoleum Forethought Is The Best Policy A beautiful section for Catholic families on the Father Roulleaux property St. Vincent Ave. FERGUSSON INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE PHONE 2-94:54 605-60K (iiddens-Lane Bid� ;. Shreveport Hot Hot Hot at Southern Maid I)o-Nut 4 o'clock every day GLAZED DO NUTS — Always Hot at 4 til 12 p.m. Penney’s At. WAY S FIRST QUALITY' 2700 Greenwood Rd. Phone 2-4547 MAKE PENNEY'S YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS IN SHREVEPORT Special Prices For Parties and Schools Best Wishes Graduates of 1956 TERRY’S USED CARS SAVINGS CHECKING FINANCING LOANS The SHOPPING CENTER of rumt link «II Till XT n ARK-LA-TEX Since 1895 Fair Grounds Branch, 2728 Greenwood Road PHONE 2-1159 Southside Branch, 6725 Southern Ave. • Home Born • Home Owned • Home Managed PHONE 8-8431 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. A YOUNG BANK GROWING NOT AN OLD BANK GROWN i¥eUeri Children's Shop REDDT KILOWATT Your El « tic S rvont CLOTHES THRU TEENS i i AT YOUR SERVICE REDDY KILOWATT, your friendly electric servant, is always ready with efficient and cheap electricity. 1 Uptown Shopping Center Madison Park Shopping Center He's ready, too, to help with every school program. Southwestern 6AS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY R C. Atkins PATRONS Montgomery Agency Inc. Town House 708 Barksdale Blvd Ayers Business College Overcash Cleaners Town House • 1219 Wilkinson Bossier Bonk Trust Co. Pelican Lumber Supply Co. 635 Barksdale Blvd. 6503 Line Ave. Fil-A-Bil Service Store Red River Motor Company 3064 Hollywood 221 Traffic KENT Smart Shop 31 1 Milam St. 3 Stores A Friend . . . to MODERN GAS appliances ARKANSAS UKJJSMNA CAS «a Try SCHRAFFT’S BOX CHOCOLATES Advertised in Saturday Evening Post it’s EASY to shop at Sears! • Easy Payment Plan • 30-Day Charge Accounts • Revolving Charge Accounts • Credit Purchase Coupon Books • Easy Lay-Away Plan Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back 624 Tenth St. Shreveport, La. COMPLIMENTS Andress-Hanna Archie's Beauty Lounge Associates Discount Atkins Rexall Drug W. F Beall Co. Harlan Beene Bolinger Lumber Supply Co. Inc. J. B Book Shop Bufkin's 17 Shop Building Insulators, Inc. Brown Upholstery Broadmoor Esso Service Browning's Cafeteria Caddo Business Machine Coli-Burger Drive In Campbell's Esso Service Campbell TV Cities Service City Market Corner Drug Store Craig Equipment Co. Inc. B N Barber Shop Dales Jewelers Carl Darby Paint Co. Dee's Photo Supply Dixie Tile Marble Co. Eubank Co. Flower Mart Ford Brothers' Ready-to-Weor The Fosters A Friend Friend-Piper Frank Fulco Mayor, James C. Gardner Goode-Cage Drug Co. Inc. Hearne's Highland Meat Market llardo's Restaurant Junior Town Ko-ler Oil Co. Lecomte Leone's Shoe Hospital Lewis Pharmacy Madison Park Esso Magic Tunnel Car Wash Market Produce Co. Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Martzell McElroy's Beauty Shop J. Edward McKean McLendon Furniture Co. George T. Monsour Mr and Mrs. A M. Nasser Nowery Drilling Co Osborn's J. E. Parsons Mrs. C. M Posquier Sr. Pauline's Beauty Salon Howell Payne Conoco Service Piggly Wiggly Red Ball Battery Supply Co. Richardson's Rose-Neath Funeral Home Rosenfield Insurance Sue Peyton's Shop Schexnaidre Painters Shreveport Bank Trust Co Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slattery Spinks Cut-Rate Store Spivey Bros. Barbecue St Theresa's C.Y.O. Thoreson Supply Co. Universal Plumbing Washington Pouree Hotel Wilbanks Farm Equipment Co. Williams P S Pharmacy Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake Wray-Dickinson Co.