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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC L AYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
MAY 17, 1952
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ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL, ATHENS—St. Joseph’s School in Athens,
Georgia, which was opened in 1949 with six grades and a kinder
garten. now offers a full eight-year grammar school course. The
school, which has a steady increase in pupil enrollment, is con
ducted by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of
Jesus.
Musical Presented by 'Reception Tendered
St. Joseph's School Bishop Hyland by
Students in Athens Students in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. — St. Joseph’s j ATHENS, Ga. — Catholic
School held its first musical on dents at the University of Ge.
the evening of May 9th. j sponsored a reception in hon<
grace that goes with generations noon of April 30.
of good breeding. Walter Sams III Bishop Hyland
“’Fairyland.” The class colors were University of Georgia,
blue and gold. ' Prince Charming’s" After expressing hi
favorites. The orchestra wore a tion of the activities c
cess Cindrella” won the hearts of for the purchase of a
all by her calm attitude and queen-1 house with extensive gro
ly appearanee. Her daddy Captain the establishment of a
the University.
Catholic Student at
University of Georgia
Elected Campus Leader
the American Eagle called him into
his country’s service. They thrilled
all by their eagerness to try on the
shoe. John Cox Steedman was the
‘‘Prince s” messenger who blew his
horn and carried the tiny slipper.
His outfit was tailored in “Prince
Charming’s” style but the color
scheme was reversed. There were .
five couples of little dancers v;,HENS, Ga.—Phil Beverly, of
rhythmic in their movements and Ochlochnee, a junior in the Law
enjoying “The Golden Star Waltz.” j St:h ° o1 at tbe University of Geor
and “The Little Fairy Waltz” f* a ’ was named University campus
Cathy Vaughn danced the “Star leader at the spring election this
Light Waltz” Paulette Williams was year ‘ . The P ost of campus leader,
the “Fairy Godmother" full of lov- °, ne , u ot , ,he highest student offiees
ing concern for her beloved prin- , University, is that of head
cess. The stage decorations were the Grand Old Party, organiza
designed in eagle patterns.
tion of non-fraternity men on the
At their graduation, kindergar-; cam P us -
ten sang “America the Beautiful" j Mr. Beverly was eleeted to the
and recited Psalm 22, “The Lord position in a GOP campus-wide
is my shepherd" The hushed silence
proved the fine Christian charac
ter of the audience.
Father Walter Donovan gave an
appropriate address. He pointed
out that St. Joseph’s School is pro
gressive and holding its place in
the field of education.
The program included several
piano recitals. Nancy Harris played
the “Fairy Court," with other se
lections by Mary Win Weddell.
Penny Wright, Barbara Mize and
Judith Embry.
Three classical gems were pre
sented by the first and second
grade rhythm band. The Shoe
makers’ Dance and Dancing Les
son. Norwegian Dance and Danc
ing Lesson from Hensel and Gretel
by Humperdink. These children
performed with a rare degree of
skill.
Grades one two three and four
combined rendered “Mother Day
Greeting’s” in poetry and song,
touching the heart of each mother
present.
A fitting finale was given by the
Harmony Band of grades three and
four. They played and sang
Brahm’s Lullaby. The flute solo
was a pleasing feature in the se
lection.
Each guest went home with
“'Bright Angels are near. So sleep
without fear” echoing through his
thoughts.
primary in which he defeated Nick
Crawford, of Augusta. The new
campus leader, who takes office
immediately, and who will serve
for one year, is a 25-year-old Navy
veteran of World War II.
He holds a forestry degree from
the University and is a member of
the Demonsthenian Litterary So
ciety, Phi Alpha Delta legal fra
ternity, and was formerly active
in Agricultural Hill clubs.
Mr. Beverly, a recent convert,
was received into the Catholic
Church at St. Joseph’s here.
Although the Catholic students
represent only five per cent of the
entire student enrollment at the
University, two valedictorians in
the last four years have been
Catholics, as is the newly elected
campus leader.'
FOR THE FIRST TIME in its
ten-year history, the Catholic
Mother of the Year award has been
voted to a Negro. Mrs. Maeeo A.
Thomas, of New' York has been
selected for the 1952 award made
annually by the National Confer
ence on Family Life.
Closing Exercises at
Belmont's Cathedral,
St. Benedict's School
BELMONT, N. C.—The Right
Reverend Vincent G. Taylor, O. S.
B., D. D., Abbot-Ordinary of Bel
mont, will preside at the com
mencement exercises of the Cathe
dral School, which Will be held on
June 1, and at closing exercises
of St. Benedict’s School, to be held
on May 28, in the auditorium of
the Sacred Heart Junior College
and Academy.
Seventeen students of the Cathe
dral School will receive diplomas
and five graduates of St. Bene
dict’s School will receive certifier
ates from the eighth grade. Dur
ing the week prior to the com
mencements, entertainments will be
presented by pupils of both schools.
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