Villa Maria Academy - Trumpet Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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The Rt. Rev. John Mark Gannon, D. D., D. C. L, L. L, D., Bishop ol Erie, honored Vila Maria by a visit, Thursday, October 2 Bishop Gannon opened the day by celebrating Mass in Our Lady's Chapel which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The students of the college. the academy and the grades were in attendance. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Bishop addressed the assenihlage, choosing as his subject, 'Ullhe Woncle1's of the Visible NVorld as Seen 'l'hrough the Huinan Eye. The Bisho J s went the clav visitinv' the various classes notin ' with ileasure h l V rn 1 Q the progress of each departinent. Our Lady's Chapel Where is the spot we love so well Where daily trails we plaintively tell? Hush! 'tis where the angels dwell, Our Lady's Chapel. What is the charni that takes us hence And fills us with awe and reverence? Behold! 'tis the stronghold of Heaven's defense. In our Lady's Chapel. Where do we find that love entwined Which brings sweet peace from His Heart divine? Lo! 'tis at the feet of Mary's shrine. In Our Lady's Chapel. What silence reigns as we bow in prayer, 'Neath the hidden gaze of the Godhead there! Alas! no place on earth can compare With Cnr Lady's Chapel. M. E. C., '30. ai 101 lt'

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Hallowe'en Party 0l0 One of the rnost charining events in the activities sponsored by the Senior Class of '31 was the l'fallowe'en party held October 28, 1930, in the new dining room. , The musical program was furnished by the well-known Rainbow Cavaliers. The high school students were entertained throughout the evening by dancing and with a program presented by some of the talented members of the Senior Classg our two future coinediennes-Cecelia Yeager and Nora Burke- appearing in one of their famous dialogues. Popular selections were sung by Helen Spiesman and Genevieve Flanagan, and itfartlia Kennedy, presented a solo tap dance. Refreshments, consisting of sweet cider and doughnuts, were enjoyed by all in attendance. Jeanne Shread, Kay Lechner and Ruth Mary McCarthy as Amos, Andy and Madame Queene carried away prizes awarded for unique costumes. cf. M. tai. 0 Social News of Interest 0150 The Villa's social side was very attractive this year. Many colorful parties were thoroughly enjoyed and talked about afterward. Bright and happy young ladies in attractive gowns were noted as the girls danced gaily by. The Freshman initiation by the Sophomores was a trying experience even for onlookers. But a great deal of fun was had by all at the expense of the poor Freshmen. in two very successful and charming affairs the Juniors proved theinf selves excellent hostesses. The first was a card party to which the public was invited, the second was a snow-ball party, which was minus the sleigh-ride. Dur- ing the evening snow balls rnade of cotton were thrown to the dancers, who became hilarious over an iinaginary snow fight. Besides these two happy events, the Juniors closed their social page with the annual banquet to the Senior class. Here dame fashion reigned supreme. Flower laden tables lent a charniing effect to the girls dressed in evening gowns of soft sunnner shades. This farewell party was somewhat clouded with sadness as each one was thinking that happy scnool days at the Academy were about to end. e. o., un. at 103 tr