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

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New Highlights Here MY UNCLE brought this one from Germany, CONSTANCE CUNNINGHAM, Andrea Silva, Cath- Margaret Keegan explains to her interested classmates erinc White and Gloria Weber spend a few quiet as she demonstmtes her hobby of doll collecting. after-school moments in their cozy dormitory of which they are justly proud because it won a prize at room opening. Scholastic interest of sophomore year increased now as the juniors eagerly met the challenge offered by the subjects of their choice. Academic students diligently applied themselves to the intriguing contents of their roster. Orations of Cicero opened a new phase of Latin to ambitious minds. The more difficult problems of advanced algebra required additional time and study. Future dreams of college produced nothing but the best. For those with domestic inclinations, home economics was the ideal course. Fragrant aromas filled the tiny kitchen and lovely dresses assumed new highlights because, ul made it myselfw. Juniors who had selected the Commercial Course immediately became engrossed in the fascinating lessons of typing and stenography. Writing and transcribing the various shorthand characters and typing to music were novel experiences. From the beginning, commercial students approached their studies with diligence and ambitiong skill and efficiency were developed in comparatively no time. Soft, musical French phrases attracted many juniors while others preferred the colorful customs and language of Spain. Q Father Grifferty's Weekly religion classes ranked as the favorite among everyone. These instructions were most enjoyable, as Well as beneficial. Spring approached and each junior contributed her support and interest to the numerous activities-sports, operetta, May procession and, finally, graduation exer- cises. ' Having greatly advanced during this year, they await senior year, confident of their ability to undertake future responsibilities. 2l

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JUNIORS AGREE that Saint Joseplfs shrine, dedicated to a former Villa Marian, is the ideal place for friends to meet. Here, they may share the memories of past experiences, the happy news of the day's activities and the eager anticipation of future events with their friend and father, Saint joseph. The gentle saint, to whom was entrusted the care of the Holy Family, loves to act as confidant and guide to his he- loved Villa Marians. Responsibilities Reveal OUR CAPABLE junior typists, Kathryn Comly, Mary PATRICIA AMBROGI, Patricia Melody, Nlarie Mc- Barr, Immaculata Gallagher and Anne Gilberti, Farland and Mary Kelly look up from their dictation appear self-satisfied with their work. to get a bit of advice from Sister.

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As Proudly Polished CLeft to rightj Seated: Alicia Hussey, Elizabeth Bush. First row: Eileen Collins, Rose Kelly, Mary Louise Hetherington, Beau Smith, Joan Henry, Patricia Bourne, Mary Van Winkle, Marv McKee, Elizabeth Verna. Second row: Helen Mitchell, Dolores Mere- dith, Elizabeth Ellen Ecock, Patricia Miller, Dolores McGarvey, Mary McGarvey, Mary Dwyer. Third row: Gloria Lanoce, Dorothy Bones, Kathryn Wunder, Mary Ryan, Eleanore Westhead. Fourth row: Patricia Nice, Mary Alice Wolhngton, Barbara O'Hara, Therese Cavanaugh, Felice Coady. T l t J s Through four years the class ol '52 has shared a wealth of pleasures. They have experienced the impressiveness of Christmas, the thrill of basketball games, the Q3 '9f,Qi3 glamour of dramatics and, at last, the glory of being Useniorsw. Along with the kg senior privilegies .which xyere cheeriully accepted, they eagerly assumed the correspond- Q mg responslbllltles. With enthuslasm and interest they plunged into the whlrl of fx Fourth Year activities, missing none of its beauty for, in time, all this would be mem ories. Q? igbhx IQ 4533 i zz Mtv- 'ii rp- K-' , E Q!-A'