Villa Maria Academy - Trumpet Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Music 030 Recognizing the great culture and refining influence of music in the edu- cation of youth Villa Maria Conservatory offers every advantage for the ac- quiring of a thorough musical training. To every school activity it adds charm and gives to those taking part the poise and confidence that can only come from participation and public per- formance. The listener is benefited by the ennobling influence which good music always exerts. Since 1924, the students of Villa Maria Conservatory have rendered num- erous radio programs. Among those of the Senior Class who have been heard over the air are: Vera Mayo, Jean Brinig, Mary Gannon, Helen Barry, Isabel Flynn, Helen Beamish and Rita Claire Alberstadt. . One of this number, Jean Brinig, will receive a diploma in music. Before her graduation Jean will present the following program: Pastorale ........... .. . A. Scarlotti Praeludium E-minor ...... MacDowell Prelude in G-minor .... Rachmaninoff Harp Selection. Liebestraume ..... .... L iszt Ballade in A flat .. .. Chopin Harp Selection. Polonaise in A flat .......... Chopin What a marvelous thing is music! How little are we able to fathom its deep mysteries! And yet does it not live in the very hearts of man? lfoes it not so imbue him with its grace and beauty that his mind is wholly engrossed by itg that another and purer life seems to raise him above the shallows and miseries here on earth ? -Ernst Hoffman. 'tl 104: lr

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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

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The Annual Retreat On Thursday, February 5, the llev. T. Gilhooley, C. SS. R. opened the annual retreat for the student body of Villa Maria Academy with a conference and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. That there is indeed a tendency in our day to speak lightly of God and of the supernatural cannot be denied. lt was to fight this evil and bring men to see the Divine plan in all things that prompted His Holiness, Pius Xl to advocate annual retieats for lay peop'e. ln speaking of lay retreats he says, There is no ren1e'y for the sad and evil things which have befallen human society, unless men will come to recognize their dependence on God and adjust their lives to His Divine will and guidance. Spiritual retreats foster this return of men to obedience. The Villa girls put forth every effort to reap bountifully moral benefits as the fruit of the labor of their zealous retreat master, and every morning this vast assemblage approached the altar rail where they received the Author of all grace, and the Source of all goodfl G. K., '31. 0200150 Mother Helena's Return Oil! Mother Helenals return was enthusiastically awaited by the entire student body ol the Villa Maria. Mother was rapturously welcomed hoine, after having spent a few weeks in the west. The Dramatic Club of the Senior Class presented a play Modern Cinder- ellal' under the supervision of Miss Mary Catherine Barrett on January 21, 1931, in the Auditorium in her honor. To show their appreciation of Mother's kindness toward theni throughout their entire high school eareer the Senior Class presented Mother with a basket of roses, as a token of their love and reverence. Some of the grannnar school students also presented a short program con- sisting of recitations. The grade pupils as a token of their love presented Mother Helena with a gold piece. Motherls honiecoining marked one of the greatest events in the high school career of the Senior Class. o. M. K., 'sn