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

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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'

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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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Seniors We Serve Realizing this year was the final preparation for their choice of a career, they attacked their studies with new interest. The commercial stu- dents added the polishing touches to their typing and dictation. while the academic girls found a fascination in chemistry and general math. They have uentered to learnw and will Ngo forth. to serve . Through chemistry the seniors entered the astonishing world of atoms and molecules. The budding scientists found the subject difficult but interesting. Ability to explain the various every- day chemical reactions was ample satisfaction 'for all the hard work. Living up to their repu- tation uinitiativen, once again the seniors came up with a first-a religion discussion club. CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE, Labor Union and Interracial Relations were some interesting top- ics examined in the light of Catholic principles at the Religion Club. The information received will be invaluable to the participants in later years. Here Therese Cavanaugh, Felice Coady, Elizabeth Ecock, Eleanore Westhead and Bar- bara O'Hara make a recording of a session. BARBARA O'HARA, Eleanore Westhead and Mary Dwyer find the distillation of water an interesting chemistry experiment. THE SENIOR leaders are responsible for the many good times all Villa Marians enjoy. Rep- resenting the various departments are: Patricia Bourne, Elizabeth Bush, Joan Henry, Mary Louise Hetherington, Alicia Hussey, Rose Kelly, Beau Smith and Mary Van Winkle.