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

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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.

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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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As Shining Examples ALL PHASES Latinae are pursued by our fourth THE BEST TEAM has won! Alicia Hussey proudly year Latin students. Mary Alice Wolhngton solves accepts the interclass trophy for her classmates from the puzzle at the board while Rose Kelly gives the Patricia Bourne. Therese Cavanaugh can Henry and rest a hint. Elizabeth Bush smile their approval Yes, senior year was wonderful, complete in every detail, from start to finish. ln these last nine months at the Villa, the culmination of all our dreams of beauty and fun have been realized. The greatest thrill of senior year came in donning our oflicial insignia, the cap and gown. Our initial appearance, attired in lVlary's blue, came with retreat. Each senior, cognizant of the fact that the choice of a state of life was the question of the moment, earnestly applied herself and reaped the benefits and graces of the retreat to their fullest extent. The class of 752, always versatile, proved itself once again in the Senior Play. Our live budding prima donnas have returned to the other side of the footlights but the applause for the success of uThe Far-Off Hillsw will reverberate for many years. The yen for the glamor of the stage prompted us again and we were acclaimed outstand- ing performers in 4'Finian7s Rainboww. As the year progressed, each activity held greater meaning than the previous one. All were handled with the efficiency and precision that had become the hallmark of the class of 752. Our graduation social agenda, Senior Sing, Daisy Chain and the Formal Dance, was brimming with happy memories. Although We are looking forward to our future careers, we look back at our girl- hood days with a longing and a proud feeling. We long for the many friends and good times we have had but we are equally proud to be numbered among the Alumnae of Villa Maria and particularly to be among the members of the class of '52. 24