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

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I 9 x I i I ' , ' if gl! ' . Jumo rs Acquire T e tilt' I ' Fascinating thrills and experiences of summer vaeaidn were so forgotten by eager members of the class of 753 in the excitementt-of unlclertak' fhefdignities , and duties of upperelassrnen. Two years had mold H1561 fioyjnditirfli of knowl- edge, friendships, and loyalty for Villa M ia.: ow, juniors, 'hey' were pre-' pared to contribute their vital part to lif he Wlllafi in 5 A Big-Little Sister Day was entrusted to the c efofggbur Eady 'of lfatimaf. in this beautiful and traditional ceremony, thirty-1'iv pr ftliigfsistbrsi' adopted shy, yet - happy, Mlittle-sistersw. The smiling face. o allfflfilla llllarians Was' proof that the' . . . ' IV ' 1' . first Junior undertaking was a tremend X N ubelessf 1 VFX rj , xg if s s I-if' Q I K ,' . I-F , lg, l , ff f ' SINGING IS fun anytime, but when it's in French it's double pleasure! The French stu- dents agree this is the most enjoyable way to learn Hparler francaisfl THE PRACTICAL aspect of home economics is demonstrated by Catherine White, Joan Collins, Mary Louise Manis, Mary Ellen Gil- more and Mariann Mink, who are busily en- gaged in the study of ustylef' LED BY the happy efficiency of president Kathleen Riemann, and the diversified talents of secretary Char- lotte Townsend, is it any wonder that the juniors are such enthusiastic 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

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'B 'Q Prestige of Upper Levels fLeft to rightj, First row: Mary Kelly, Catherine White, Patricia Melody, Josephine Ferraro, Kathleen Riemann, Charlotte Townsend, Constance Cunning- ham, Marie McFarland, Patricia Storey, Sara Ann McConaghy. Second row: Jane McDevitt, Kathryn Comly, Joan Collins, Margaret Keegan, Mary Louise Manis, Gloria Weber, Patricia Ambrogi, Eleanor Retreat was considered by the juniors as something very serious and important. Palma, Andrea Silva, Mary Barr, Theresa Halligan. Third raw: Marilyn Cavallaro, Margaret Gallagher, Carol Gifford, Anne Gilberti, Immaculata Gallagher, Zita Keen. Fourth row: Claire Panek, Anne Brum- field, Barbara McClatchy, Margaret Haley, Mary Frances Gross, Mary Mansfield, Mariann Mink. -yi They regarded the impressive conferences and private devotions with utmost sin- .: cerity. In the inspiring reception ceremony, which climaxed the dayis exercises, each girl silently renewed the solemn promises made the previous year upon her entrance into the children of Mary. Christmas witnessed the fulfillment of every dream! With the glory of the Nativity scene and the splendor of the Real Presence still fresh in their minds and hearts, the junior carolers received their precious class rings. The soft lantern glow reflected the pride on each happy face. W f , ,L -xx :QA gd mln? -'Q WW .m F 9 vt of v Q CQ-:xg iK.X 1 Q 'QQ - s I9