St Vincents Academy - Vincentian Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1958 volume:

FROM THE DESALES PRESS ROOM PROUDLY PRESENT THE VINCE NTIAN 1958 I Foreword II Dedication III Activities IV Classes V Features VI Faculty VII Patrons FOREWORD Forever and ever we will re- member! We will remember our school and everything connected with it. Until we can remember, we will not realize the love we have for it or what a guide and influence it has been for us. So that we can remember, we, the yearbook staff, present this yearbook as a written song of our memories. DEDICATION Spirit is the breath of life; it is life’s principle. Without spirit, life would be meaningless. It was such spirit of determination and progress, of charity and zeal, that filled the lives of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Vincent de Paul and raised them to great heights of sanctity. Because our school is staffed by the Daughters of the Cross, an order which owes its foundation to these two great saints, our lives are permeated with their Spirit, evident in our prayers, work, and play. Therefore, we, the Vincentian Staff of 1958, do humbly dedi- cate this yearbook to that undy- ing Spirit which has made this portrayal of our school life possible. WHEN WE’RE AWAY ! THE DAY OF WE’LL REMEMBER Lending sugar and spice to our school life the varied activities flavor every day with a dash of culture, a pinch of energy and a cup of joy. ACTIVITIES SPEECH On November 4, 1957, were received Jo Dell Campbell, president; Mary Elizabeth Young, vice president; Janelle Mayeaux, secretary; Fat Corrington, treasurer; Rita Portcous and Sara Gail Cloutier as members of the National Thes- pians, Troup 1767, a society for amateur dram- atists. Play production was one of the major projects of the 1957- 8 speech class, which presented The Green Bough on Febru- ary 8. Completing the set for the speech play was the main concern of Camille Danna. Carol Plagens, Ann Robson. Mary Elizabeth Young. Barbara Buchanan, and Janelle Mayeaux. Some of the newly selected members of the National Thespians proudly display the symbol of their en- deavor. Voice cultivation w’as one of the first accomplishments of the speech class. the day of DEBATE Seniors selected as members of the National Forensic League, an organization honoring stu- dent public speakers, were Charlene Atkins, Pat Corrington, Marie Goebel, and Rita Porteous. Although receiving superior ratings at the Southwestern Tournament in La- fayette, December 13 and 14, Melanie Martin, Hazel Reagor, Rue Ann Mayeaux, Sara Gail Cloutier, Margaret Gorton, Janelle Mayeaux, J o n i c Poudrier. and Patsy Yager believe in practice makes perfect. Returning from the debate tournament, held in Denton, Texas, on December 15 and 14. are Pat Dunne. Carol Mangham. Rita Sue Pope, Nancy Goodwillie, and La- Velle Hunt. Debate Officers for the 1957-58 school year are: Margaret Gorton, secretary; Jonic Poudrier, vice president; Janelle Mayeaux. president; and Sara Gail Cloutier, treasurer. SPEECH Beginning their search on the debate question are Sharon John, Jerre DeRouen. Jackie Baker. Mary Jo Miller. Rita Davis. Gi Gi Johnson, Sara Giglio, Janie McKean. Linda Ackman. and Nancy Overdyke. Duets give a better chance for performance to Lamarre Foster, Margaret Lemley, Myra Wayshak, and Jerre DeRouen. Officers of the Choir for this past year were Alice Whelan, president; Sammie Brocato, vice president; Connie Fulco, secretary; and Ann Robson, treasurer. Mrs. Walter Caughey, piano and violin instructor, brings the current music culture to her students. Mrs. Laura Twist, piano instructor, lends her gifted talent as harpist. Mary Shepherd tests the speed of the rythocycle for Angelina DeFatta and Pat Carney. the day of Honors recital on January 25, 1958, allowed the following to show part of their repertoire. Seated: Mary Catherine Short and Pat Carney. Front row, standing: Josette Cassiere, Mary Bartles. Back row: Joan Mender, Sara Lyons, Dolores Brooks, Barbara Macmillan, Frances Caplis, Barbara Hoy, Michele Folse, Sherry Baker, Mary Shepherd, and Angelina DeFatta. MUSIC SENIOR MEMBERS: J o n i c Poudrier, Pat Dunne, Margaret Lcmlcy, Janclle Mayeux, Marie Goebel. Charlene Atkins, Pat Corrington. SOPHOMORE MEMBERS: Eileen Gra- ham. Melanie Martin. Patsy Yager, Rita Pope, Mary Shepherd, Theresa Sava, Hazel Reagor. Chee Chee Ligon. JUNIOR MEMBERS: Cecilia Ditch, Jo Dell Campbell, Rita Dwyer, Phyliss Langridge. Shelia Myers, Mary Anna Brooks. Carol Mangham. Gaye Griffith, Jada Sparks, Joanna Matthews. FRESHMAN MEMBERS: Mary Jo Miller. Gigi ’ Johnson, Janie McKean at desk with Jo Dell Campbell. Officers of R.K.L. are Chee Chee Ligon, sec- retary, P a t Dunne, president; and Mary Shepherd, treasurer. the day of R.K.L Making hats for the annual ba aar was lots of fun, but useful, too, for Mary Elizabeth Young, Jonie Poudrier, Sharon John, Rita Porteous, Kay Michaels, and Natalie Foliain. Packing boxes of food for poor families at Christmas, and thus illustrating the true spirit of the Red Cross, are Lynda Ackman and Sara Giglio. Red Cross officers for 1957 58 are Vice President, Ruth John- son; President, CharJene Atkins: and Secretary-Treasurer. Rhoda Collins. Joan Wheeler. Jeanne Mayeaux, Mary Anna Brooks, Ruth John- son, Roselyn Guercio, and Char- lene Atkins compare notes and posters for the membership drive. Flammette editor, Beverly Means, and assistant editor, Helen Reagor, present copy for each edition to Mr. Porter of the Journal Printing Company. FLAMMETTE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assislanl Editor Feature Editors Circulation Manager Beverly Means Helen Reagor Sally Herring and Dale Rose John Virginia Balistrella Business Staff Mickey Messmer, Jeanne Martzell, Charlene Webb, Patricia DeFatta, and Joan Blanchard Reporters Minnie Culotta, Sheila Myers, Phyllis Langridge, Babs Walthers, Ann Scalf, Mary Ann Mitchell, Mary Jo Holoubek, Ann Mellinger, Mary Alice Edgar, Jo Ann Blackall, and Jeanne Mayeaux the day of Composing, correcting, and typing of copy are the necessary chores of the Flammette staff for each edition. 1. Janet Canterbury explains the project of letters to the editor to Alice Whelan and Linda Ackman. 2. Open house display during National Newspaper Week drew the attention of many students. 3. Linda Davis beams over the award she re- ceived as school winner of the Quill and Scroll Political Current Event Contest for 1958. A. Being a foreign stu- dent. Louise Abraham's cosmopolitan b a c k- ground served as a headline feature in the Flammette. Last minute rush before a yearbook deadline is filled with the receiving of instructions and the mailing of copy at the local Post Office by Vincentian editor, Dorothy Hcfley, and assistant editor, Mary Goodwillie. With the flashing of school scenes by photographer, Rose Marie Brocato, and with the opening of the instruction kit by the Vincentian staff, planning of the yearbook is initially underway. VINCENTIAN STAFF Edilor-in-Chief Dorothy Hefley Assistant Editor Business Manager A d verti sing S taff Feature Editors Art Editor Mary Goodwillie Judy Holmes Angelina DeFatta Mar)' Paula Sullivan Betty Schmitt Cathy Cody Lynn Friedman JOURNALISM 1. Newly accepted members of the Quill and Scroll Society Helen Reagor, Dorothy Hefley, Cathy Cody, Betty Sch- mitt, Pat Corrington, Sally Herring, and Beverly Means look over the cer- tificate of membership re- ceived in November, 1957. Lynn Friedman gives the free subscription of a yearbook to Peggy Phillips, winner of the Flammette contest. 4. Seniors Sally Herring, Dale Rose John, and Minnie Culotta rush to finish senior class copy for the yearbook. 2. Shown making a payment on the yearbook before the deadline December 1 to Min- nie Culotta and Joan Blanchard are Janet Can- terbury and Rhoda Collins. C-!i—;..?p PHYSICAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP: Sara Giglio, Peggy Van Rossum, Lamarre Foster, Ann Pearce, Mary Moffatt, and Nancy Goodwillie. Not pictured are Barbara Strong and Margie Crofton. EMOTIONAL RELEASE AND FUN Speedbail. TEAMWORK: Basketball LEADERSHIP: Outstanding Team Cap tain Rita Porteous. SKILLS THAT CAN BE USED AFTER GRADUATION: Tennis, et cetera PHYSICAL FITNESS: Exercises the day of I I DONNA SANDERS Forward 1 year MARTHA SEMON Forward 1 year CAROLE PL AGENS Captain 1 year PATSY CHANDLER Forward 2 years S' MARGIE CROFTON Guard 1 year DIANNE STEPHENS Guard 1 year Third place in HI-Y Tournament league for 1957 season . . . SPORTS Council Member ior Class Vice dent S a n t i n a cato . . . 1957 Pelican State Delegates Rita Porteous, Janelle Mayeux, and Charlene Atkins point out its borders to Lynn Friedman and Mary Alice Edgar. Council membership of 1957-58 was a combination of all senior class.officers, the president and vice president from each of the other classes, and the Pre- fect and Vice Prefect of the Sodality. Since charm and Christian dignity are qualities so important to the SVA student body, the Leadership Council of 1957-58 in- vited Mrs. O. K. Pic- kels to address the as- sembly February 5. “Stamps Are Very Essential be- came the slogan of the thrift campaign introduced by the Stu- dent Council on February 14, 1958. Tina Brocato and Mary Goodwillie are shown selling stamps to Jerry Michaels. Student Council Sec- retary Barbara Strong . . . the day of to indicate their positions on the Council . Student Council Vice President Betty Sch- mitt . . . Periodically class ratings with the selection of a Top Teen are posted by Anne White, Babs Walthers. Nancy Overdyke, and Janie McKean. Demonstrations of correct posture as well as other points concerning charm were viewed and discussed by the newly formed Leadership Council, consisting of the Stu- dent Council, Sodality Officers, and the National Honor Society Members. STUDENT GOVERNMENT LIVED Everyday, in every way, we lived in a rush or a hush” spil- ling books and other odds and ends as we crowded into lockers preparing for each part of our school day. Some days were the same; others were decidedly dif- ferent. But they were all part of our living. CLASSES ia n c ufc or preparing rosters Wednesdays at 11:15 found us assisting at Holy Mass . . . French Clubs Living in serious moods . . . occasionally rn'ngs attending flag raising . HOW FRIENDS INFLUENCE TEACHERS 7 t Sfif SST� S. «« “ lb0 . ’ som e me Around test” times Ann Robson and Jonie Poudrier put out their shingle—Advice: 10c or a Coke. Those bake sales' in the basement were a challenge to any athlete. OUb° 3 half, , d °wcrs Wary To take part in Voice of Democracy contest like Rue Ann Mayeaux, La Velle Hunt. Char- lene Atkins. Mary Frances Devlin. Sara Gail Cloutier, and Angelina DeFatta, and win second place in state like Charlene At- kins . . . SV a ® do ce oes 'he iVe tV'Cpccet,'bet' to.V c a« seO'Of V? 1 ' ’' During the night of the Student Council Dance on December 30, 1957, to wear out socks and shoes . . Extra moments we lived for . . . Like taking turns at tennis . . . Also, w contrary Janet ( j-igon P°rteous ,ie Poudtiet, that gYm su ceded '«'hen ing e jeep, for Gaithers, McKean. Babs Nancy Overdyki we lived active AS BEGINNING, OUR LIFE FRESHMEN FRESHMAN OFFICERS President 9-A Barbara Walthers President 9-B Jane Ellen McKean Flower: Rose Colors: Red and White B Motto: To have charity is to gain heaven Motto: Love one, but sene all Patron: Saint Theresa Patron: Saint Maria Goretti Lynda Ackman Sheri Alexander Susan Ashby Mary Magdalene Baudino Margaret Ann Blandino Celeste Bourgeois Dolores Brooks Linda Cannon FRESHMEN Joanne Dwyer Constance Elliott Diane Ferguson Helen Fitzgerald Amelou Freeman Sara Marie Giglio Barbara Hoy Dianne Huckabay Carol Jean Katzenmeyer Marie Louise LaBorde Mary Lois Livaccari FRESHMEN Elizabeth Margaret Lotspeich Celine Theresa Marsden Linda MacDonald Maryjo Miller Mary Helen Mora Gab session Sara Frances Lyons in progress Bradley Strain Florence Sullivan Cassandra Timmons Hey, Cutie!! Donna Marie Watson Sue White AMENDS FOR, OUR INDEPENDENCE SOPHOMORES Secretary Mary Shurley Moffatt President Rose Marie Brocato DIVISION A” Motto: Live each day as though it were your last. Patron: Saint Joseph Colors: Pink and White Floner: Sweetheart—Rose T rea surer Kitty Bohan Vice President Anne White SOPHOMORE OFFICERS DIVISION ’B’’ Motto: Life is what you make it. Patron: Saint Joseph Colors: Pink and White Flower: Sweetheart—Rose President Hazel Reagor Secretary Melanie Martin Vice President Myra Wayshak T reasurer Eileen Graham Jacqueline Baker Linda Bartek Frances Bennett Sherry Brocato Rebekah Butler Patsv Chandler Verly Connolly Loretta Cox SOPHOMORES Charlotte Davis Judy DeLouche Mary Frances Devlin Jerre DeRouen Vivian Dunn Michele Folse Jerri Garland Amanda Gerhardt Patsy Gilbert Nancy Goodwillie Louie Griffith Roselyn Guercio Gwen Hutchins Beverly Kremenek Carol Ann Lacobee Dorothy Ligon Mary Linhares Jane Lee Llorens SOPHC Rosemary Mason Jeanne Mayeaux Rue Ann Mayeaux Ann Mel linger Mary Ann Mitchell Mary Ann Moore Conchetta Maranto Ilse Ortiz Theresa Pawlow Patricia Lynn Pope Rita Sue Pope Carolyn Powers Susan Prados Margie Procell Barbara Proske Mildred Prudhomme Patricia Rourke Sandra Saucier Donna Lee Sanders Theresa Sava MORES Laura Savoy Mary Shepherd Mary Catherine Short Dianne Stephens Not appearing: Gwen Guetig and Georgianne Piro. Elizabeth Stephens Doris Stentz Joan Wheeler Andrea Willis Patsy Yager Joanne LeMere Joanna Matthews Linda Gail Warner NOUGHT, OUR HIDDEN BEAUTY JUNIORS Secretary LaVelle Hunt OFFICERS T reasurer Charlene Webb Virginia Balistrella Maria deLourdes Balladares Jo Ann Blackall Joan Blanchard Mary Anna Brooks Loretta Bott JUNIORS Patricia Buchanan Jo Dell Campbell Janet Canterbury Beverly Means JUNIORS Mickey Messmer Connie Marsiglia Jeanne Ann Martzell Mary Charlotte McConnell Kathy Melancon Ann Oliver Susan Van Veckhoven Martha Yearwood Catherine Calhoun Gail Fontana PRESENTING, BUT NOT FORGETTING. AS 3UR LOYALTY AND LOVE FOR ALL SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT MARY SUSAN McKEAN . class' confidence . . . ... in RKL . . . . . . attitude toward women . . . VICE PRESIDENT ELIZABETH JEAN SCHMITT . . . feeling of belonging . . . . . journalistic work in Quill and Scroll . . . . . . individual attention . . . SEN ... Remem Living and .. Learning Motto: Love Serves Patron: Mother of Christ TREASURER HELEN MARIE REAGOR SECRETARY BARBARA LYNN STRONG . . . joy of ring ceremony . . . . . . reporting in journalism . . . . . . companionship . , . IORS bering... loving... through . .. Colors: Gold and White Flower: Yellow Rose SODALITY OFFICERS PREFECT KATHLEEN LOUISE BLANCHARD . . . many wonderful things . . . . . . work in choir and Sodality . . . . . . Catholic education . . . VICE PREFECT VIVA LOUISE CORRINGTON ... the wonderful friends . . . ... in debate and Sodality . . . . . . the fine education . . . TREASURER MARGARET JANE PHILLIPS SECRETARY ANGELINA JOSEPH DEFATTA . . . friendship of girls . . . . . . reporting in journa- lism . . . . . . individual atten- tion . . . CHARLENE ATKINS- . . . wonderful girls and teachers . . . ... in debate . . . . . . well-rounded education . . . SAMMIE MARIE BROCATO . . . many wonderful things . . . ... in choir . . . . . . Catholic education . . . SEN ... Remem Living and .. Learning BARBARA ANN BUCHANAN . . . first day at SVA . . . ... in choir . . . . . . friendliness of girls . . . PATRICIA ELLEN CARNEY . . . Freshman initiation . . . ... in journalism . . . . . . individual attention . . . ROSE MARIE BROSETTE . . . friendly classmates . . . ... in choir and Sodality . . . . . . Catholic education . . . IORS bering . .. loving . . . through . . CAMILLA ROSE DANNA . . . Junior Ring ceremony . . . ... in choir . . . . . . individual attention . . . PATRICIA ANN DUNNE . . . Ring ceremony . . . ... in debate and Sodality . . . . . . opportunities in knowledge . . . RITA RAYE FINDLEY . . . ring ceremony . . . ... in Sodality . . . . . . high Catholic ideals . . . SEN ... Remem Living and .. Learning MARGARET ELIZABETH GABOUR . . . wonderful teachers . . . ... in sports . . . . . . many wonderful opportunities . . . CONCETTA MARIE FULCO . . . sincerity of girls . . . ... in Sodality and choir . . . . . . Catholic education . . . ALICE MARIE GOEBEL . . . wonderful friends . . . ... in debate . . . . . . individual attention . . . IORS bering. . . loving... through .. MARGARET CUSACK LEMLEY . . . ring ceremony . . . ... in Sodality . . . . . . high standards . . . JANELLE LOUISE MAYEUX . marvelous school spirit . ... in debate . . . . religious background . . MARY RUTH JOHNSON . . . Christmas pageant . . . . . . service to all , . . . . . school spirit . . . ■ EVELYN CAROLE PLAGENS . . . being elected team captain . . . ... in sports . . . . . . friendliness of all . . . ■HHI RITA CATHERINE PORTEOUS . . . Christmas pageant . . . ... in debate . . . SEN ... Remem Living and .. Learning . . . my many acquaintances . . . CHARLENE PUTCH . . enjoyments of choir . . . . . . in choir . . . . . . the high standards . . . ELLEN ANN ROBSON . . . wonderful friends . . . ... in choir . . . . . individual training . . . JO ANNE POUDRIER . . . the Sodality convention . . . ... in debate . . . . . . the high ideals . . . IORS bering . .. loving. .. through . . FRANCES STEPHENS . . . everything in general . . . ... as a class member ... •• . . . teachers and classmates . . . FRANCESCA ESTHER SCALCO . . . the friendliness of the girls . . . ... in choir . . . . . . Catholic education . . . MARY ELIZABETH YOUNG ... my whole sophomore year . .. . . . in journalism and Red Cross . . . . . . the extensive education . . . ALICE CATHERINE WHELAN . . . wonderful experiences . . . ... in choir . . . . . . religious background . . . BOBBIE ELAINE ZERN . . opportunity of going here . . . ... in choir . . . . . . wonderful teachers . . . f WE V THROUGH LOVED Love is the essence of every- thing we do. Features are the part of life which we love because they bring honor and thrills. They are a part of school life which seems to add a finishing touch. Love is the quality that im- prints these memories in our hearts forever. FEATURES By popular vote, Ruth Johnson was elected Favorite Boarder. Boartlingschool officers for 1957 58 are, {sealed): Margaret I.emley. secretary-treasurer: Ruth Johnson, president; Pat Dunne, vice president. {Standing): Janet Canterbury and Mary Paula Sullivan, counselors. Between yawns and nods, Janet Canterbury, Beatrice Ortiz, Margaret Lemley, Mary Paula Sullivan, Maria Balladares, and Mary Anna Brooks attempt to study for another grueling day at school. Striving to attain Leadership, Reverence, Character, Joy, and Diligence . . . Watch it, Sandra and Diane,” says Rhoda Collins, as Ruth Johnson tries to stop both of the girls from falling on Marjie Rambin, as they treat themselves to a ride on the fire escape. At the close of another day, our boarders find peace and comfort in prayer. MOTHERS’ Mrs. J. B. Chandler, Mrs. Ben Reagor, Mrs. Hubert Mayeaux, Mrs. Victor Martzell, and Mrs. George Gabour, smile with satisfaction over completion of a project much-needed and well-accomplished —the new dishwasher for the cafeteria. CLUB MOTHERS' CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1957-58 President: Mrs. J B. Chandler Vice President: Mrs. V. J. Martzell Recording Secretary: Mrs. H P. Mayeux Treasurer: Mrs. M. L. Lacobee. Jr. Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. T. B. Ligon Parliamentarian: Sister Miriam Appraising the splendid new Hi-Fi presented to the school by the Mothers' Club was a task welcomed by Rose Marie Brossette, Madeline Howard, Charlene Webb. Margaret Gabour. and Dale Rose John. Prizes for the bingo and articles for the booths at the bazaar are given by all for the success of the affair. Mr. Glen Shepherd and Mr. Ben Reagor refresh themselves at the social hour following a meeting of the organization; Mrs. Hubert Mayeaux, Mrs. J. F. Giglio, Mrs. J. J. Giglio, Mrs. J. B. Chandler, and Mrs. Glen Shepherd preside at the refreshment table. The Mothers' Club proudly serves at the an- nual dinner sponsored by the seniors for the bazaar. Carolyn O'Brien, a St. Vincent’s alumna of 1943, composed the words and melody of our school song, which through the years has lived in the hearts of all the girls. Since our song is the theme of this yearbook, we thought it fitting to acknowl- edge this alumna, who is today Mrs. John Savage of Monroe, Louisiana. Conferring over the games party arc, standing: Sister Dorothea, sponsor; and Miss Marie Plegat, presi- dent; and seated: Mrs. William Mabry, Mrs. Floyd Peninger, and Mrs. Herman Cannon, general chair- man. Alumnae of St. Vincent's spon- sored a games party on February 14 in the school gym. Some of the prizes offered for the games are displayed; seated are Mr. Wooley, caller for the games, and Mr. Nackley, Master of Cere- monies; standing are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cannon and Mr. Johnson. ALUMNAE CAST: Pat Corrington, Marie Goebel. Charlene Atkins. Rita Porteous, Frances Rowe. Sheri Alexander. Mary Shepherd, Cathy Cody, Kay Michaels. Linda Ackman. Brenda Collins, Genevieve Holley. Lamarre Foster, Eileen Gra- ham, Madeline Howard, Lee Llorens, Kathy Me- lancon, Karen Kanapkey, Sally Herring. Joan Blan- chard, Camille Danna, Mary Jo Mid- dlebrooks, Mary Catherine Short. Peggy Van Rossum. Betty Schmitt, Mary E. Young. Mary Anna Brooks. Chee Chee Ligon, % Timmy Beaird. r y 1 f UK CHRIST MAS CAST: Mary Alice Edgar, Peggy Phillips, Ann Robson, Cecilia Ditch, Barbara Buchanan. Connie Eulco, Verly Jo Connolly, Sara Giglio, Dayle John, Jeanne Mayeaux, Sharon John, Theresa Sava, Barbara Strong, Dorothy Hefley, Margaret McPhee, Mickey Messmer, Kathy Bauer, Buttons Morency, Linda Warner, Shelia Myers, Frances Scalco, Angelina DeFatta, Alice Whelan, Pat DeFatta. Margaret Gabour, Rose Marie Howard, Frances Stephens, Mary Ann Moore, ISA ' y Anne Mellinger, Myra Way shak. t. m I TRIPTYCH A play of symbols and mean- ing by Sister Agnes Ruth and Sister Monica. SCHOLARSHIP—A record of the learning applied to daily things with open-mindedness, judgment, and tolerance. Senior Pat Carney SERVICE—Willingness to render any aid to the school or community with readiness and courtesy. Senior Angelina DeFatta CHARACTER—An instilled quali- ty which exemplifies an attitude of honesty, stability, and co-operation. «5 Junior Lynn Friedman LEADERSHIP—Ability to carry out positions of importance in a responsible, dependable, and in- fluential manner. £ Senior Susan McKean The National Honor Society is a na- tional organization in high schools which gives recognition to students who are out- standing in the school in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. It en- courages the students to develop these qualities and points out the potential leaders which our democracy needs to as- sure a secure and strong America with Christian ideals. N.H.S members, Helen Reagor. senior; Dorothy Hefley. junior; Peggy Phillips, senior; Pat Corrington, senior; and Mary Alice Edgar, junior, discuss plans for their 1957-58 project, which is the presentation to the student body of a history ancf a pres- ent day appreciation of the Shreveport community. N.H.S. Senior Rita Porteous Senior Pat Corrington November 1, 1957 r Maids Sara Gail Cloutier and Rita Davis bXm� � homecoming Queen Charlene Atkins Annually the St. John’s football team relies on us for a Queen and her court during the Homecoming Ceremonies. Freshmen Babs Walthcrs and Mar)' Jo Holoubek Class Favorites were chosen because of their outstanding qualities of cheerfulness, helpful- ness, and respect for authority. Sophomores Rose Marie Brocato and Hazel Reagor CLASS FAVORITES Most Versatile Rita Porteous HALL OF JESUS THROUGH MARY Everything about Mary directs us to her Son, our only Savior, in an anticipation of whose merits she was immaculate and full of grace. Everything about Mary raises us to the praise of the adorable Trinity; ... In the school of Mary we will learn to live not only that we may give Christ to the world, but also if need be, to await with faith the hour of Jesus and to remain at the foot of the Cross . . .” Le Pelerinage de Lourdes July 2, 1957 — Pope Pius XII Following Christ’s footsteps in our daily lives, we are guided through the star of Mary, His Mother . . . SODALITY Father Hart McCown gave the seniors and juniors a retreat at Maryhill which they will always remember. Joanie Blanchard led the juniors in say- ing the Rosary in the chapel one after- noon. This year the Sodality sponsored an outdoor crib scene and each class portrayed the characters of the original crib on a different night. Here the sophomores are pictured adoring the Christ Child. SODALITY Court for the annual Sodality dance was Queen. Helen Reagor; and Maids. Pat Corrington, Connie Fulco, Marie Goe- bel, and Angelina DeFatta. HOLY, HOUR OF OUR LADY Our Sodality offers a Holy Hour on the first Thursday of every month. Alice Whelan, Kathy Melancon, Rose Marie Howard, and Jerry Michaels enjoy a break in schedule for a visit with God. Father Kevin Nowlan installs Kay Blanchard as Prefect, Angelina DeFatta as Secretary, Peggy Phillips as Treasurer, and Pat Corring- ton as Vice Prefect of the Sodality. Kings for a day chosen by lot from the student body received their crowns from Angelina DeFatta. These Epiphany Kings were Rose Marie Howard, Patsy Semon. and Pat Carney. Mayor James C. Gardner presented Angelina DeFatta, Prefect of the Sodality Union, J. B. Cordaro, Peggy Phillips, Pat Corrington, J. F. Cordaro. and Key Blanchard with the Catholic Youth Week proclamation for Shreveport during the week of October 27 to November 3. SODALITY CATHOLIC TOUTK wbhb: October 27 • November f mmmm mmm wmmm mm -.w wtM Having been established since 1889 as the Prima Primaria, the Sodality of Our Lady of the Presentation, under secondary patronage of Saint Catherine of Siena, today s SVA Sodalists con- tinue the work of the apostolate in first sanctifying self in order to spread the Kingdom of Christ on earth. Proj- ects were aimed toward fulfilling the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Each class chose two representatives as par- ticipants for annual consecration to the Sacred Heart. One from each class car- ried flowers to present to the statue and the other girl carried a lighted candle in honor of the Sacred Heart. OF OUR LADY Peggy Phillips crowned the statue of the Sacred Heart as the whole school read the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart. WE LEARNED YOU, OUR THROUGH YOU Being able to attend St. Vin- cent’s, under the direction of those who help us in using created things for attaining Heaven, is the great blessing which all eventual- ly realize. The wisdom which we have learned through these spir- itual guides will remain with us always. GUIDES TO GOALS Mother Clarissa and Sister Bernadine, her assistant, are the source of the love exemplified by St. Francis de Sales which is conveyed to us by our teachers. Truly a guardian, Sister Agnes Ruth, librarian, advises all with timely sug gestions. In distributing medicine to Sister Marietta, grade school principal. Sister Veronica demonstrates one of the extra duties as school nurse. Sodality moderators. Sister Cabrini, and Sister Laurentia, pause beneath the feet of Our Lady of Lourdes at the grotto, where the annual May Crowning is held. Sister Rose Marie, sponsor of the choir and the music department, promotes high standards of appreciation for good music. Through the music department. Sister Joan of Arc has already made acquaintances with high school music students. Miss Phillips, our physical education teacher, daily collects things in disorder and deposits them with Sister Chantal, custodian of the campus store. With true generosity. Miss Browning and Mrs. Gilliland are always ready to lend assistance outside regular classes. Past alumnae advisor. Sister Miriam, and pres- ent advisor. Sister Dorothea, often confer over the alumnae association problems. Instructing us in the basic knowledge of the modern day and above all instilling a love of the Holy Cross within the heart of each girl, and striving to keep our Blessed Lady be- fore us as a model . . . Sister Cornelia, principal, and Sister Helen Marie, as- sistant principal, are duly concerned with our problems of Credits” and Merits.” FACULTY MEMBERS Devoted Sister Raphael renders such service that ice cream will always remain the favorite dessert. Director of Catholic schools in Alexandria diocese is Father Teacle’s special inter- est and our special pride. OUR Father Biggar, freshman class instructor Father Timmermans. junior class instructor Father Connors. sophomore class instructor W ednesday Mass at the glo- rious hour of 11:00 A M is the special service of Father Chenevert. Through the Holy Sacrament of Penance. Father Kevin Nowlan administers grace and strength. Helping us to mold faith and courage in a world beset with turmoil has been the special work of love of Father Donohue, senior class in- structor MOST REVEREND CHARLES P. GRECO BISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA Sincere in liis belief that schools are of prime importance, our Reverend Bishop exemplifies all qualities of a true Spiritual Father, for he would rather build a school to father the mind of the Child so that the spirit of the Man will remain loyal to the Holy Mother Church. SPIRITUAL FATHERS PAT Rothschild Boiler and Tank Works, Inc. Bossier Bank and Trust Company Service to Sawmillers, Inc. Webb Machine Works Scooter’s Drilling Service Mr. and Mrs. Luther B. Griffith Shreveport Insurance Agency Frank’s Wholesale Wheless Lyons Insurance Pelican Lumber and Supply Best Plumbing Company Christ the King Church Bayou State Oil Dan's Cali-Burger Drive-In Hi-Lo Super Market Gatti's Wrecking Yard Hamel’s Dairy Lewis Pharmacy •IONS Cuban Delicacies Cardinal Drilling Co. D. O. Furr Construction Corporation Holsum Bakery Columbia Restaurant Father Chenevert J. D. Sparks Universal Plumbing Shreveport Industrial Uniform and Towel Service Keystone Plumbing Supply Flournoy Jewelers Shexnaidre Painters and Decorators Bundrick's Incorporated General Scrap and Materials Industrial Sheet Metal Right Way Cleaners United Wholesale Jewelers Distributors St. Pius X Parish and Congregation A. J. Hodges Industries Tri-State Oil Tool Co. A Friend ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS For their support, help, advice, and numerous suggestions the staff wishes to acknowledge all our patrons, especially: Mr. Shorter, for the phoi.' ’raphy; Mr. Elsing of the Taylor Pub- lishing Company; and all our many parents and friends. Stick out� youi uongue1 ormi fyoavNEW MODERN AIR-CONDITIONED NORTON BUSINESS tOLLSH BUILDING 720 TRAVIS ST. • SHREVEPORT LA. FINEST IN THE ARK-LA-TEX 'The Friendliest Store in the Ark-La-Tex!' Quality Apparel for the Entire Family Since 1857! MILAM at MARSHALL Courtesy SVA CAFETERIA CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CORPORATION GOOD LUCK, GRADS . . . FROM YOUR CITIES SERVICE DEALER General Construction Equipment Post Office Box 277 Telephone 7-2731 1830 Claiborne Avenue SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA ARKANSAS FUEL OIL CORP. Producers - Marketers Compliments of 7ke LOUISIANA BANK TRUST COMPANY Shreveport, Louisiana Main Office 530 Market Beck Building Branch Beck Building Mid-City Branch 1852 Texas Lakeshore Branch 3712 Lakeshore BROOKS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION COMPANY, INC. Drilling and Work Over Phone 6974 or 6335 OIL CITY, LOUISIANA Best Wishes SLATTERY COMPANY Headquarters for the A COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE CAMPUS CROWD YOUNG SET SHOP Fourth Floor YOUNG EXECUTIVE SHOP Second Floor Compliments MARCEL BEAUTY SHOP, INC Majestic Beauty School 3-8641 1827 Line Ave. The Bank With the Open Door From 9 to 4 • 401 Milam St. • 2708 Greenwood Rd. • 6725 Southern Ave. • 814 Jordan St. Member FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Distinctive Furniture Since 1896 801 Texas Ave. LA PETITE BEAUTY SALON 2546 Barksdale Blvd. Phone 46713 MARGUERITE GATTI METCALF FURNITURE • CARPET • APPLIANCES Compliments of HOLMES PONTIAC CO. Phone 2-4622 1322 TEXAS AVENUE SHREVEPORT, LA. SUPERIOR IRON WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. Suppliers, Manufacturers and Repairers for the Petroleum Industry Post Office Box 1800 1202-04 MARSHALL STREET SHREVEPORT, LA. Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments RED BALL BATTERY SUPPLY CO., INC. IJenneyS Make PENNEY'S Your SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS in Shreveport Your Family Gets Most From fOREMOST THE GREAT NAME IN DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 65-3411 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. MANUFACTURERS OF FINE DRILLING EQUIPMENT THE BREWSTER COMPANY, INC. Shrevaport, Louisiana Music That Swings on the SAMMY DAVID SHOW loMvy llA l eSu ll fa Kingshighway and Southern All the Swinging Teenagers Listen to KRMD 1340 homework? Not the book and lesson kind, but jobs like clothes drying, water heating, year-round air conditioning, space heating, cooking, refrigeration, incineration . GAS does this homework BEST and means lower utility bill! ATOMISM LOUISIANA CAS CO. Best Wishes From THE ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN BOSSIER Main Office Central Office 601 Barksdale Blvd. 1900 Old Minden Road COMPLIMENTS DOYLE WAITES TONY'S MOTOR SHOP ASSOCIATES DISCOUNT CORP. AMBER INN BLACKALL'S BODDIE KINDERGARTEN BOSSIER ICE PLANT BOSSIER MTGE. AND INVEST. CORP. MR. AND MRS. R. C. BROSETTE BUFKIN'S 17 SHOP CAMPBELL'S RADIO AND TV CO. CARPET CITY, INC. DOWDEN BROTHERS DON THEATER SHERIFF J. HOWELL FLOURNOY MAYOR JAMES C. GARDNER TEAM 7 A FRIEND COMMISSIONER H. LANE MITCHELL HIGHLAND APPAREL SHOP HUGHES OXYGEN CO. JINKS INSURANCE CO. THORNTON'S SUPER MARKET KAHN-LEVINE KALMBACH-BURKETT CO.. INC. LECOMPTE RUBBER STAMP CO. MONKHOUSE FLORIST MILLER'S MEN'S WEAR HAROLD MESSMER McELROY BEAUTY SHOP MR. AND MRS. ALBERT MAROUN PLYMOUTH, INC. 705 Old Minden Road, B. C. Factory-Trained Mechanics ARK-LA-TEX'S ONLY-FACTORY-AUTHORIZED Exclusive Plymouth Dealer USED CAR CENTER 320 E. Texas, B. C. Congratulations 1958 Seniors AYERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS After All Events, Let's Have Burgers at BUSTER'S 1. BUSTER'S CORRAL 1524 KINGS HIGHWAY 2. BUSTER'S LAKESHORE CROSS LAKE BOULEVARD 3. BUSTER'S LINWOOD 6904 LINWOOD Compliments of Shopping Center of Ark-La-Tex RED RIVER MOTOR COMPANY Shreveport's Oldest HOME-OWNED DEPARTMENT STORE -----Since 1895--- Compliments 6 n s 2410 Samford Avenue Shreveport, La. Teenqrama Keep Up With Your Classmates and Friends All Year Long Read the Compliments of SHREVEPORT CLAIMS SERVICE HOWARD F. FO0GIN Manager Phone 5-1524 306 Strand Bldg. SHREVEPORT, LA. PAGES Every Thursday in the $ )reoeport $ rontal TODAY'S NEWS TODAY WITH TODAY'S PICTURES CANTERBURY ENGINEERING COMPANY CARNEY PRINTING COMPANY General Contractors Schools, Churches, Commercial Commercial Printers 4119 GREENWOOD ROAD Phone 6-4331 BOX 1502 KILGORE, TEXAS 328 Traffic Sf. Phone 2-9564 ADKINS, FULLER GRECO, INC. Insurance Service Compliments of GIGLIO PLUMBING COMPANY BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA 1250 Jordan Phone 2-4455 COMPLIMENTS FROM COMPLIMENTS FROM FRESHMAN “B” IT'S EASY TO SHOP AT SEARS • EASY PAYMENT PLAN • 30-DAY CHARGE ACCOUNTS • REVOLVING CHARGE ACCOUNTS • CREDIT PURCHASE COUPON BOOKS • EASY LAY-AWAY Compliments of TEXAS MOTOR EXCHANGE, INC. 1409 Texas Ave. Phone 5-4463 Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back 624 Texas Shreveport, La. BIG CHAIN CENTER, BOSSIER CITY Studio of the Dance and :sss£ Ballet Fall - winter - sum- mer - spring classes including classical ballet, modern, tap, musical come- dy, acrobatic, toe variations . . . the- ory and terminolo- gy . . . academic approach to ballet . . . classes and pri- vate instruction . . . classes limited for individual instruc- tion. Camille Danna All classes under personal supervision of Cleo LeVasseur Cornette, member of the National Inc., and the Texas Association of Teachers of Dancing. These organizations are designed to keep the dance-teaching profession on a high standard. For information dial 2-2312 or 3-7615. Route . . . Root . . . Rout—!!! Heading for the merry-go-round Through the courtesy of the Shreveport Fire Dept Sputnik has nothing on Latin II Ye olde H. E. house Always Ready to Serve You ... REDDY KILOWATT Reddy Kilowatt, your friendly electric servant, is always ready with plenty of low cost electric- ity. He's ready, too, to help out with all worth- while school and communi- ty programs. Reddy's a friend of every boy and girl, and ready to serve them, and grown-ups, too. Compliments ROUNTREE OLDS, CADILLAC COMPANY 3215 Southern Ave. Shreveport 1800 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City SOUTHWESTERN CAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY PENROD DRILLING CO. Oil Well Drilling Contractors Phone 3-1601 418 MARKET SHREVEPORT, LA. CONVENIENT LOCATIONS MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION CROW DRILLING AND PRODUCING COMPANY 2000 Beck Building SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA SOUTHERN MUSIC COMPANY —NICK PUTCH— 200 Selections Latest Machines PHONOGRAPHS PINBALL MACHINES SHUFFLE ALLEYS Compliments of A FRIEND Commission Basis 3-1266 Used Phonograph Records for Sale —Rent a Juke 'Box for Your Parties— 316 Pierre Avenue Compliments of COMPLIMENTS Bettye Vaccaro Alma Salley Flowers H. L. Greene Co. Cotten's Grocery Joe and Shelia Ray J. Hannahan Friend—Piper Dozier B. Webster Milam Esso Adair Tire Co. St. Paul's Catholic Church Consumer's Grocery The Fosters Jay-Hawk Gerald C. Golden Buddy Liles Florist C. and C. Electric Co., Inc. Frere's Floral Shop South Highland Cleaners Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nasser R. E. Moscato Bama Pie Company Book Mart Beasley-Kieth Insurance Clark Bros. Co. Corner Drug Store Highland Meat Market Joe’s Drive-In Central Motors The Chef Fair Park Cleaners Nanking Cafe Leone's Shoe Hospital Pippen Pontiac, Carthage, Texas Kimball Business Machines Chicken Shack John A. Dixon, Jr. Chicken Shack Bewley's Furniture Kay's House of Flowers Mote's Used Cars Yearwood’s Hearne's Whitely Pharmacy Stan's Record Shop Horton Drug Store Britt Packing Co. Majestic Drive-In The Fashion Querbes and Bourquin Mr. William Slattery Presley's Garage Whittington and Meyers Insurance Madison Park Salon of Beauty B. and N. Barber Shop William P and S Pharmacies Harry D. Teasley J. E. Fowler, Jr. KENT Campbell's Louisiana Iron and Supply Co. Crawford Priest Record Shop Madison Park Esso Rev. M. L. Plauche Wilier Insurance Agency Regal Plastic Supply Co. Mr. Joe Slattery Scheen's Conoco Station Marshall and Scarborough Insurance Tanglewood Lodge Caldwell Line Ave. Pharmacy Adams-Hammett Lumber Co., Inc. Bankston's Drugs Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Bennett Box's Esso Service Center A. T. Brocato City Typewriter Service College Cleaners Couch Motor Lines Clarke's Jewelry Dance's Florist Commissioner J. Earl Downs Dixie Stores Danny's Drive-In Fairway Hardware Supply Hanna-Lincoln and Mercury Co. Herrin Transfer A. G. Hammett, Tax Assessor Jake's Auto Supply Lynn's Dairy Products Montgomery Agency, Inc. Edwin Moore, Inc. Service A Friend Newstadt's Shoe Store Pauline's Beauty Salon Palace Jewelers Spohrer and Pollard Mr. Tony Taglialavore Wonderland Florist Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Welsh Senator Jackson B. Davis A Friend Overcash Helen Reagor's Shoppe Redneb Pipe Line Reeves Auto Supply John Sparks Smith's Cross Lake Inn Shreveport Progressive Men's Club Shreveport Flower Shop Sunlight Cleaners and Laundry Washington Youree Hotel St. Theresa's C Y O Harrison's Paint Sompany Compliments of JOHN W. CORRINGTON CLAIMS SERVICE Phone 3-1539 520 Spring Street Shreveport, La. The Martin sisters, Gail, left, and Paula, right, are among the many graduates of St. Vincent's who have attended Centenary College. The girls, both active members of the Newman Club for Catholic students on the campus, are pictured with Father Eugene Blealceley, who served during the past year as Newman Club Chaplain. CENTENARY COLLEGE A Friendly Campus Compliments of LAD AND LASSIE CHILDREN'S WEAR Shreveport, La. Bossier City, La. THE LIGHT IN YOUR CHAPEL WILL GUIDE US WE’LL SEE IT SHINING FROM AFArV. _____________ KEEP IT EVER BURNING BRIGHTLY AUTOGRAPHS TQB Uft i i l)i vni) iJilD VIZ}].,iUTii iD'J£ YD ! jiifi£irr g lyjrij a i m hj iilliS]] 1JJ £v Jl £ iJMJilY JJJ £' ii ills liy£d ana lqhb J J£ iJfi JT n YI)IIJj fi}Jx)P£i UJJU ills ii azz n sijjjjjns fPDii) iiiip JT £Y£ii DilxH)JjjI) aim Jt iUiii auaan az uu