Villa Maria Academy High School - Reflections Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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And Endowed With WONDERS AND structure of the human eye absorb SOPHOMORE MUSIC representative, Marie Bruner, the interest of each sophomore biologist, as she listens displays her talents as a pianist, while her fellow music to the fascinating results of Mary O'Brien's research maj0l'S, Eileen D9Vin9, Elizabeth Langev Gertrude work. Thornton, and Alice Louise Riemann analyze the chord. Sophomores manifested an extra 'gtouch of spiriti' with the arrival of basketball season-four of their classmates held positions on the Villais varsity. With rousing acclaim, they cheered the outstanding performances of their guards and forwards who figured prominently in victories for Villa Maria. Proving that their interests are most diversified, the class of 754 contributed several graceful dancers to the success of the operetta. Sophomores proudly assert that their classmates added a special bit of color and sparkle to the beauty of Irish folklore. Once again they had shown their versatile abilities. Subjects which appeared on the roster for sophomore year were very much to the liking of these lively second-year students. With great enthusiasm, they delved into the intriguing contents of the immortal ulVlerchant of Venicew by Shakespeare. Religion had always been a favorite since freshman year, so as sophomores they perused the wondrous mysteries of the Faith with added zeal. Biology revealed the minute world of the amoeba and paramecium to fascinated rnindsg geometry developed the power of reasoning among the sophomores and made them ever conscious of that all-important question, 6'Why? . Caesaris Gallic Wars spurred their enthusiasm for Latin. Interest characterized the curriculum throughout the entire school year. June arrived and, confident in knowledge acquired and friendship ties cemented, the class of '54 penned the final page of '4Sopho1nore Year at the Villan. Ib

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With Experience rpg, 5 ' Reception into the Children of Mary had been an inspiring incentive for the class of 754 throughout their year as aspirants to this society. NOW they felt the i thrill of receiving the beautiful gold medals symbolic of the Children of Mary and 5 they wore them with pride. Christmas at the Villa held more than the usual suspense and expectancy for ll the sophomores. Santais visit to Green Tree meant just .one thing to them-the iclong-awaited blue and gold class pin now became a reality, a treasured possession. First semester was completed, but the new year approached with a promise of bringing many bright opportunities for our little sisters to display their enthusiasm. SHIRLEY IMPINK is most obliging as Rita Capek demonstrates the prac- A ticability of geometry by measuring the angles in a plaid design. NEW AND interesting highlights are added to the study of grammar through the pages of Practical English. SOPHOMORE PROBLEMS receive serious consideration from president, Alice Louise Riemann, and secretary, Gertrude Thornton, who have great faith in the ability of their classmates to be loyal Villa Marians.

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The Sfrengfh To Endure THE BLESSED Virgin Mary smiles with special love and favor upon her sophomores for they proudly bear the title, Our Lady's Groupf' Desiring to bring all Villa Marians closer to Mary and to share the warmth of her protection, they strive to model every action on those of their dearest Mother. Mary's favorite devotion ever re- mains her Rosaryg therefore, each day finds our sophomores kneel- ing in chapel with the beads within their fingers. HELEN MITCHELL smiles with pride at the privilege GYM MAY BE strenuous, but the fun and zest of pinning the cherished class pin on her little sister of tuning up exercises make physical education a Gertrude L1s1 Helen Hickey, ulla Sanza and Eileen favorite of all Villa Marians, particularly our spirited Devine share their happiness sophomores