Villa Maria Academy - Vilmarian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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New NHS members light candles symbolizing knowledge during the induction. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Iuniors and seniors who have achieved excellence academically as well as in character, leadership, serv- ice, and school spirit are awarded the honor of membership in the National Honor Society. A formal induction ceremony in which the members re- ceived their pins was witnessed in May by their proud parents and friends. ff Cindy Piskorz, Carolyn Raczka, lane Napierski, and Anula Buda cele- Mrs. Drabek congratulates brate after the induction ceremony. Sandy after receiving her pin.

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Contestants are congratulated after their fine performance. IT'S ACADEMIC A year of hard work and practice en- ded with the taping of It's Academic, a quiz show designed to test the skill and memory of its contestants. Although the team did not win, they . tried their best and were congratulated for their effort. iUi TT Mary Siedlikowski, Anula Buda, Sandy Manikowski, and Mrs. M. Lucenti are practicing for the competition

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RED CROSS AND F.B.L.A. The Red Cross has been known for its commu- nity service and its dedication to helping others. Villa's Red'Cross Club undertook holiday pro- jects Which combined the work of their hands with the generosity of their hearts in helping and cheering those less fortunate than themselves. They also help in preserving the gift of life by sponsoring an annual blood bank. The chartered members of the Future Business Leaders of America work together in planning and carrying out projects and activities designed to teach them the fundamentals of business op- eration. With the help of Miss Fatta, they organ- ized baked good sales and skating parties to practice firsthand management skills and social etiquette necessary in the business world. Girls crochet Christ- mas wreaths for a local hospital. ' Members paint c l 0 W n s f o r charity.