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

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They Are Choice Installation Day! A day of happiness for student oliicers and a solemn occasion too, for it brings to our minds the true meaning of the title leader . Partaking in the stirring ceremonies of installation, we realize the great responsibility which has been placed upon us. We are fully aware of the impor- tant task which rests within our hands as we prom- ise to combine our efforts for the betterment of our school, endeavoring to preserve and to improve the greatness and the beauty of the inheritance which has been transmitted to us. Yes, the sterling silver bar bearing the school seal, our insignia of ofhce, bestows more than honor upon its possessor. lt is a small sign which clearly states, nl am vitally interested in my school, faculty, and schoolmates. lVly chief concern is seeing how each group may benefit the other and working to the best of my ability to accomplish this taskf, NCO-operation spells successw has guided the Leader Group of Villa lVlaria for many years. While each girl is especialy devoted to the requirements of her particular department, she stands ready to lend a helping hand to her fellow leaders. Ideas which have proved successful and worth- while in Villa Maria have been adopted by mem- bers of the Student Council Association of Catholic Academies. This organization, in turn, has been most beneficial to us and to our school. Experience afforded us through the Leader group will always be held in our highest esteem. EVERY VILLA MARIAN, from first grade to twelfth, is represented in the Leader Group of the Villa. Therefore, every problem or plan receives careful consideration. LEADERS MEET each morning informally to discuss topics and activities for the day. Formal business sessions are held once each month to draw up plans for coming events and to discuss the outcome of past endeavors. 29

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We Poffern Our Actions HTo Jesus through Maryw is the beautiful phrase which shines before the eyes of each Villa Marian as she strives to become a true and devoted Hchild of Mary . After passing a year of probation, aspirants approach that all-important day, December sev- enth. On the eve of Mary's greatest feast, our hearts swell with love and happiness as the priest solemnly places about each aspirant's neck the 30 FATHER CARNEY, O.S.A., brings our annual retreat to a close with the beautiful devotion, Benediction. Villa Marians face Christmas and the new year with peaceful hearts, pure souls and many good resolutions. SOLEMNLY PROMISING to be Mary-like in all their actions, these girls experience the happi- ness of three small words- Child of Mary. ribbon of Mary's blue and the small gold medal which reads, HCongregation of the Children of Mary . Having attained this high goal, We combine our efforts to increase devotion to Mary and to perform Catholic Action. Business meeting, Holy Rosary, recitation of Mary's oflice and workshop constitute the monthly program of this society.