Villa Cabrini High School - Cabrinian Yearbook (Burbank, CA)

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Wlla 6'abri11i's 5. ,4. ,4. The Girls' Athletic Association is one of the most active clubs in the school. It was established at the Villa in 1945 and has been very successful and active ever since. The purpose of the C. A. A. is to fur-ther the girls' interest in sports and to encourage them to participate in all outdoor activities. The sports open to the girls are ones in which they can all take part. Volley- ball season extends from October to January, basketball from January to March. Last of all comes the season for which many girls wait anxiously all year - baseball! It is played from March to June. In addition to these sports we have tennis, kickball. and swimming. We, of the G. A. A., owe a great deal to the generosity of the Guerrieri family, who donated the pool in memory of their beloved mother, R.l.P. We feel certain their mother smiles gently on them, and on everyone who enjoys the pool built in her memory. . We have gym period twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, a young lady can be seen directing gym classes. She is Miss Gwen Hansen, coach and instructor. She has made a big hit with her store of knowledge of how-to-lose- those-few-extra-pounds, and is much sought by those worried about their figure. Now you are probably wondering what the added incentive for sports is. Well, the answer is a beautiful six-inch white CM, the girls obtain for earning 1000 points. Twenty-five girls have qualified. It would be unfair not to mention our cheerleaders, for they are an asset in our sports program. How is this for a yell? Chicka-lacka, Chicka-lacka, Chow, Chow, Chow! Booma-lacka, Booma-lacka, Bow, Bow, Bow! Chicka-lacka, chick - Booma-lacka, bick - Cabrini High School! Rick-Rack-Rick! Peppy, isn't it? They are usually clad in white peter-pan blouses, white pedal pushers, and blue lettermen sweaters. At a playday game at the Flintridge Sacred Heart, our cheerleaders were acclaimed the best cheerleaders there, and our team made a grand showing, too. Meetings are held twice a month. You can drop in at a meeting and see Christina Emanuel, president, gavel in hand, conducting a peppy discussiong Pat Dunn, vice-president, listening very attentivelyg Joyce Siedel, Secretary, busily tak- ing notesg Loretta Lorenz, treasurer, going over accounts and dues collected. Mother Mercedes, our Moderator, can be seen seated in the back keenly observing and voicing her opinion on the particular topic discussed. At times we are honored with a visit from our High School Principal, Mother Benedetta. In the month of May, we had a banquet. Reverend Mother Superior presided and presented the trophy to the best athlete of the year. Thus the school year ends, with it our happy group disbands for the summer months. As President and Vice-President of the C. A. A., we wish to extend heartfelt appreciation for the generous co-operation of the members. We enjoyed our work and play, and sincerely hope to meet the old gang in Septemberf, 77

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School is ended - playiime begins. Playing games during recreation time

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UEUYEM I NE HH NEW SWIMMINE PUUL From top right. down: Rev. Benso blesses the swimming pool. Next to him is Rev. Mother Superior. Arlene Iames. Senior President. ad- dresses the distinguished Guests. The Glee Club rendering Schubert's Ave Maria. Father Benso circling the pool in bene- diction. Here the bathhouse is in full view. Richard K. Biggs' Blessed be God by Glee Club, closes impressive outdoor ceremony. Below: Pool's bronze Plaque. a per- petual memorial ol Maria Guerrieri.