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Magnilicat boasts the second all-girl Key C1ub in the state of Ohio, and the third one in the nation.

. Key. C1u_b. sponsor,d by the Knvams, IS a school service organization which sorts out the many service ~uests that the school receives. These ~uests are then distributed among various other school groups, under Key C1ub supervision, or undertaken by the Key Qub itself.

their charter memberships. The Governor of Ohio Kiwanis

joined in the event, along with representatives from all Northern Ohio Key Qubs.

lnclhldaal duo repmentad, .. help in communicating Key Club news to the various grades and gather volunteers to assist with projects. Gass reps are Suzy Schaefer, senior ; Kim Kalil, junior; Janetta Kapusta, sopho-­morc ; and Anne Hildebrandt , freshman.

butions were given to this center. For Halloween, the Key Qub

collected candy and helped with a party for the underprivileged childn,n at Saint Malachi's Parish.

Immediate fatmo plam of the Key Qub include decorating the Veterans' Administration Hospi­tal to bring the patients Christmas cheer.

Mary Helen stated, "Key Qub can be a very effective organization. It provides stu­dents with the opportunity to involve themselves in service• oriented projecu. '"

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With Unallne Sr. Jadlth Ann -• ln,m left, Student Coandl ud Ke, Cab mmnben Muyboth Nedrlch, Jonetta Kapmta and Joa.a Elfel.

lmlalladaa al. Ibo followln& dab allloers took place on Dec. 6 at the West lake Hotel Ballroom: Mary Helen Petrus president; Marybeth Nedrich: vice-president; Joan Eifel, secre­tary; and Linda Cawley, treasur­er. Sister Rose Schaffer, princi­pal, accepted the Magnificat Key Qub charter, and the girls in Key Qub were presented with

Miss Nancy Powell , faculty moderator, and Mr. Paul F. Gordon, Rocky River Kiwanis Key Club Chairman, arc present at each meeting held on Thursdays after school.

At a November meeting Uruline Sist-.r Judith Ann presented the needs of the Martin De Porres Center. The Thanksgiving Food Drive contri•

Dawning Bound in Overwhelming Vote

n.,..I,,, plam for 1h11 y-•• DaWDlns, ln,m left, are: moderaton Mn, 8-ocanld ud Sr. TheMe PaYlloal■, oJo-, with Cathy ~ (ltaacll-,) aad editor Ma,y Szopa ~tod).

" ~adies' Choice" at Prom Wa,ner's Country Inn is the According to Mary Lavelle,

site of this year's Junior-Senior junior class president, these girls Promjlo be held on Dec. 26 from have worked hard an_d, have 6:JO p.m. to midnight. The girls taken on the respons,biloty for and their dates will dine and making the prom a success.

On the horizon for this year's Dawning are a hardbound cover and a larger number of candid photos.

A survey which was conducted in the Activity Rooms showed that studenU favor a hardbound cover, captions and comments under senior pictures and more candid photos.

Dauming focuses on the work of students with artistic talent in photography, graphics, ind creative writing.

The staff, under the direction of faculty memben Sr. Therese Pavilonis 1nd Mn. Maryjo Rzeszotarski, are asking students to submit original poetry, prose, and black and white photos for consideration.

Mary Szopa, editor, heads the

Newsworthy Notes December

20 Christmas Family Concert, 8:15 p.m.

21 Christmas Assembly

22 Christmas Recess Begins

25 Merry Christmas(

26 Junior-Senior Prom

Janaar,

Qasses Resume

12 End of First Semester dance to the music of Break­out, a band which plays a wide variety of music including di5co, hard and soft rock, and slow dances.

Choirs Herald Christmas

A committee of seven juniors and eight seniors arc planning the prom around the theme of "Ladies' Choice."

_Christmas Spirit As the holidays approach,

Magnificat students are contri• buting to the annual Christmu Drive wlfich is now in full swing and runl through Dec. 19. This year th'j, studenu' donations of toys, clothes, and food will be given to the poor with the assistance of the St. Martin De Porres Center.

Ursuline Sister Judith Ann spoke 10 the Student Council

, and Kiy C1ub on Nov. 6 in an effort to arouse concern and generosity for the poverty-strick­en. The gifts will be sorted and diltributed to those in need for a nominal contribution. Families will be able to obtain Christmas gifts, adding happiness and joy to their holiday season, accord­ing to Student Council member Katie McBride.

The school auditorium will ring with the sounds of Christmas at the annual Family Choral Concert on Dec. 20 at 8:15 p.m. The performance will then be repeated for all studenu and faculty during an assembly the day before Christmu vacation begins.

Sophomore Chorus, Junior Glee Cub, and Senior Choir will carol traditional Christmas

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songs. Each of the groups will sing independently and also present several combined num• ben such as "Joy to the World," '"Deck the Halls, '" and "White Christmas." Miss K1thleen Dosi will direct the groups for her first year.

The audience will be en• couraged to show their holiday spirit and enthusiasm by parti­cipating in some of the singing. No admission will be charged.

Junior Class Celebrates Ring Day Juniors of the class of I 980

received their class rings with a traditional Magnificat flair last Friday.

Freshmen decorated their Big Sisters' lockers · With unique and colorful designs, while sopho• mores presented the juniors with white carnation corsages. Seniors preserved the Magnifical custom of passing on a lighted candle to each girl.

An all-school Mass, which

opened the day, was celebrated by Father Paul Smith. The Senior Choir and Junior Glee Qub combined to sing the " Song of the Eucharist" and "The Magnificat."

After Mass the junior class continued a tradition that began two years ago by attending a luncheon with their mothers.

Said junior Clare Burnett, " It gave the day more meaning to be able to share it with our mothen."

staff whose work includes publicity, photography, subscrip· tions, bwiness, typing, editorial critique, editorial layout, and picture layout.

Twenry girls on the editorial board judge and select literary pieces that will be published. The number of entries is determined by the size of the book, based on total subscrip· tions sold.

Mrs. Rzeszotarslri states, "Dauming is an excellent means for students to express them­selves and also to see their writing and pictures published. I am hoping that all four classes will be well represented."

In its 19-year history.Dawning

has undergone many transitions, from a single literary magazine and separate yearbook to a combined vol ume. Magnificat's first yearbook, published in I 959, was hardbound. In the I 960's the school also produced a literary magazine entitled "The Word" which contained stu­dents' creative writing. ·

Entries for this year's Dauming should follow these guidelines set up by the staff. Type all work and include student name, year, and Activity Room. Anonymous work will not be published. Place items in the box on the checkout desk in the Resource Center. Entries will not be returned.

Pursue B~nefits of Taking-AP; Earn College Credits at Mags

Last year one-fifth of the nation's high schools provided college-level learning opportuni­ties to their students. Magnificat was among them.

Students can earn college credits in high school by placing high in the Advanced Placement Examination administered here in May of the senior year. The test, given in several academic areas including math, science, English and history, is graded by college professors.

AdnDOOd Pla<emmt cu ■aff college time and money. If one hour of college credit at a particular school costs S75, a student with 3 hours of AP credit would save S225 and approximately 45 houn of classroom time. Many people are not aware of what they should do to obtain these academic and financial benefits. At Magnificat girls interested in AP usually enroll in honors courses as a preparation for the examination.

Dr. Harlan Hanson of the College Board encourages stu•

dents to investigate college policies before their senior year. While individual schools may vary, AP is generally accepted nationwide.

Tblt fall, more than 400 students entered Harvard Uni­versity as sophomores on the basis of their AP grades. AP students make up 25 percent of the new students at the Univenity of Michigan, and 15 percent at Oemson. They are found al Duke. Chapel Hill. Lehigh, Oberlin, Bowling Green, Marquette, and 1,600 more colleges and universities through­out the nation.

By comparing AP students with students in top colleges, validity studies have verified that AP grades do stand for college level learning.

Student■ latemtod in Ad­vanced Placement may write for more information to: The College Board, AP Box 400, 888 Seventh Avenue, New York:, NY 10019.

Thespians Try out for School Play Tryouts will be held loday and

Monday for this year's school play, "Carnival," which will be staged March 3, 4, IO and I I.

While the play is the Drama Oub's major annual endeavor, monthly meetings are held on Wednesdays from 7:J0-8 a.m. throughout the year.

Activities on 1he agenda for meetings include a workshop on make-up, a demonstration by students from Westlake High School on the an of impro­visation. and a discussion on set design with presentations from local playhouses. Various other guests will join the club In exploring diften,nt upects of the theatrical ans.

Officers, elected at the September meeting, an, Mary Helm P-, club president; Molly Slqbt, vice-president; and Apa Me,o, secretary. Oass representatives include senior Cathy Clllley, junior Clan Bmaett, sophomore Glffll KIJ-. na, and freshman Dea. Klelahem.

Sr. Mary Jane Simmons, coordinator of the Drama Club. summed up its purposes. '"Wt are primarily inttrcstcd in broadtning 1he student 's uptti­encc in dn.matic ans. This is achicvtd • ·htn cht stud~nt participatC3 by coming to the meetings."

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Shopping Burdens Girls Skiing, skating, tobogganing

and keeping warm classify as popular winter spons In Cleve• land. Late November and early December Open the season for a traditional "sport" that dampens enthusiastic spirits.

What challenging acitvity

your friends with home-made cards? ·

What Ideal do these innocent childhood memories illustrate?

You don't need to spend an entire paycheck at Hillc's or Hagbcc's because the wealthiest store is the one closest to you-­your bean.

DECEMBER 14, 1t71

'Gift of the Magi,' Retells Heartwarming Story -hJ· Cathy Sd1aeftr

"The Gih of lhc Magi", a popular Christmas story by O. Henry is retold here in a modem \lersion. Rush hour . . . traffk jam-packed like a can of sardines. Mrs. Lorence sat In her two-door '69 Chevy as usual at 6 p.m. Squeezing through the crowded streets of Chicago, ,he finally reached her destiny, Filmore Avenue.

She parked the rusty car, arabbcd the keys and ran up the wooden stairway to the dllapi· dated, one-room apartment. The hallway seemed rather musty and damp that December evening and cracked paint was gradually peeling off the walls. It was already Christmu Eve but, unfortunately, the snow wu meltina. A white Christmu was doubtful.

Mn. Lorence, a wkiow for quite some time, presently held a job at a d1iry-packio1 plant. Strands of Iona brown hair fell over her sunken, melancholy eyes, eyes which should have belonged to an old woman.

As Mrs. Lorence pulled open

the door, her six-year old twin daughters Judy and Melissa almost jumped square on top . of her. Their eyes glowed with excitement as they stared at the brown bag in their mother's arms.

ln1tinctively knowing what they were thinking, Mrs. Lorence said, "No, girls, you cannot peek in this bag yet." Seeing that she had discouraged them, she ..Sded, "Santa knows you have been good this year. Now go wash up for dinner."

Hurriedly Judy and Melissa broke open their pig~ b~ks but discovered that their savings amounted to only one dollar and five cents. How would they buy the orettv trinket bo1 in the

store window? "Let's sell our walking doll so

we can buy it," suggested Melissa. They did just that and came home with a beautifully wrapped present.

Early on Christmas morning Judy and Melissa presented their mother with their gift. Tears of joy turned into sadness as Mrs. Lorence unwrapped the package. Earlier that day she had sold all her costume jewelry so that she could buy a wonderful gift for her d1u1htcrs.

Judy cried when she openod the box. Lyin1 there in the tissue paper was a red velvet dress with gold trim and white lace. It was the perfect size for I wonderful, special walking doll.

Our Status: High for Rock-'n-Roll by Lama Mudll In the world beyond Cleve-

One thing can be said about land, many things arc happen-Oevcland: we live up to our ing. Jim Stciman left the recent name of "Rock Capitol or the Meatloaf tour to begin work on World." Anyone doubting it can the next Meatloaf album due for look at our concert schedule. In a spring release. recent months Oevelanden saw Rumor has it that Linda appearances made by Heart Ronstadt may be teaming up (which was broadcast nationally), with David Bowie for a tour of

requires huge amount, of energy, stamina and mental endurance? Christmas shopplna ls the name of the game. It puts the squcczc on your time and patience (and wallet).

N-1-B Great Scramble Once Again Hall and Oats, Queen, Gicls, New Zealand, Australia, and The Moody Blues, and a special Japan this December and

First, you arc faced with the "what 1tfts do I buyf" decision. It should be something wanted or needed, and yet remain intcrestin1, (Take a hint if Dad's binhday tics arc holding up the tomato plants.)

Second, you must brave the drive over mounds of snow to push and elbow through a " Santa's bargain bauar." (No wonder he's always ho-hoing.)

Finally, when your holiday spirit is threadbare, cahaustion and frostbite have numbed your senses, and your head is reverberating "J1n1l• Bells" (with every single Jin1te), you collapse in a chair and ask, whyf

Remember when you saved to buy mom perfume (51.◄9 a gallon), slaved over a clay ashtray, and proudly presented

Luckily, Santa Oaus has a sackful of winter television entertainment for viewers durln1 the Christmu season.

Holiday projections include Hallmark Hall of Fame's "Stubby Pringle's Chrlstmu," to be seen this Sunday, Dec. 17, on NBC from 7-8 p.m. Beau Bridges appears In this realistic saga as a youthful cowboy who sprc..Ss holiday Joy to a lonely family of western homesteaders durinK the chilly Christmas of 1910.

NBC will also air "Amahl and

Elub-Ni-Ghtnil Keen competi­tion, rampant rumors, and school spirit all combined to make Night-in-Blue quite a scramble this year.

N-1-B 1978 saw an exciting race u each of the four classes vied enthusiastically for the top spot. There were several tense moments throughout the drive, and It looked at times as though any one of the classes might win.

However, as predicted by Drive Chairman Mr. Thomu Moore, tr..Sition and w~ll­planned ltratcgy combined to place the seniors on top with 103.60'!, . Juniors completed the drive with 92.◄71'lo of their quota, followed closely by the freshmen with 91.317'lo. Sopho­mores finished founh with 76.66%.

Junior results were especially

the Night Visitors." This modem version of the classic Christmas talc will be shown on Christmu Eve from 7-8 p.m.

Santa has already started the holiday season by spreading the Christmas spirit with two TV treats for kids, "Benji's Very Own Christmas Story," and "The Pink Panther's Christ­mas," which were both televised on Dec. 7. These proarams dcli9hted children with their favorite stars, both animal and animated. As one tyke ••· claimed, "They were areatl"

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surprising. Although the class as a whole did not finish on top, the first two places in AR standinp were sa\led by junior homerooms 53 and 52, respectively.

Total take-in of the drive wu an outstanding $71,51◄.06 in ticket sales and donations. Besides being an effective budget booster, the amount is signifi• cant in that it surpasses lut year's total, and represents the effort shown by determined students who united amid the scratnble- of the drive. . ... , ;" .J

Noting the mystery surround• in1 the announcements of the standings, Sr. Elaine Schindler, head of this year's drive, undoubtedly echoed many stu• dents' sentiments when she described the results as "the year's best-kept secret!"

high school appearance of Alex January. Bevan. · Devo, Akron's "New Wave

If any questions still linger Band" recently played to a about Oc,-eland's status, take a sellout crowd at The Starwood in look at who Is in the forecast. Los Angeles. The elite crowd Tonight, Slyl will be at the included Bruce Springsteen, Coli,cum. Before the clo,c of the Todd Rundgrco and Ron Wood. year, two of Detroit's finest will A final note for all record be dropping by, Bob Seger on buyers, record prices arc going Friday, and the "Weekend to rise from 57.98 to $8.98 list Warrior" Ted Neueent on price. December 29. To start '79 right Bruce Sprinpteen will return for a New Year's Eve show. '11,e Stall of

: n.e iitap111cat If you're still undecided, listen

tci thc·,r'adlo':·cl&>t1and dcbu(s quite a" few new albums. Three very prominent albums released within the past few months arc Billy Joel's "52 Street", Gicls' "Sanctuary" and Todd Ruod­grcn's "Back to the Bars." Parts or Todd's album were recorded at the Aaora.

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Holiday Traditions Encourage Peace, Goodr-'ill by Brlcld Mc:Cal(orty

Yuletide customs around the world ringe from a midni1ht dance In Madrid to breaking a pinata in Me.1ico.

Switzerland's teenagers drink from nine different fountains en route to midnight Mass, with the belief that by doing so, their future spouse will be revealed to them at the doors of the Church.

A-.itq M- at ◄ a.m, for nine consecutive days before Christmas is the custom in the Philippines, according to Marla Guiao who learned of such traditions from her father. Christmas dinner on these islands includes fish, rice and other regional cuisine.

In fact, many different countries have favorite dishes which arc prepared for only one

special night, Christmas Eve. Sophomore Denise Wimbiscus and · her family . feast on the traditional· Slovak dinner, which includes oplatki unleavened wafers stamped with the figures of the Nativity.

Pndlctloa of 11,e l'atue is attempted by several nations during the 'Yuletide Season. In Norway an almond in pudding symbolizes an imminent mar­riage, u does the blossoming of a cherry twig by Christmas Eve In Czechoslovakia. Finding a coin in a Serbian Christmas cake indicates good luck. On Christ• mas Eve in Ireland. paucrs-by are welcomed into congenial households to insure a prosper­ous year.

Various symbols of decoration such as trees, lights. stars, and mistletoe. enhance the holiday in

the United States. In other areas of the globe, Yule logs symbolize &ood fortune in the uPfOming year. Gioconda Pogany .\id her family of Hungarian descent decorate their tree in an uhusuaJ way. Ornaments arc fasbioned from sugar candy covered with aluminum.

Aa -tlal put of 1111henal nROIDI, Christmas carols origi­nated In the early Christian Church when litanies were chanted from house to house by neighborhood priests. Some world-wide favorites include " Adcstc Fidclcs" ("O Come All Ye Faithful"), "Cantiquc de Noel" ("O Holy Night"), and "Silent Night."

Christmas traditions, though many and varied, reflect a universal message, "Peace on canh, goodwill to men."

Will Accidents Cause Raise In legal Driving Age? An loplalon nally -Ider·

Illa a ..... la 11,e drl•la& ... rr- 16 to 18 y.,. of aaeT No, however, it is not an impossi• bility that legislators could pass such a law at any time.

Teenagers opposed to a change in legislation can relate to thcst predicaments. At 16, kids arc of legal working age. How would they feel if their parents had to drop them off and pick them up from work?

Uppcrcl:t\smcn planning to al tl' lltl 1hc Junior-Senior Prom ,:;111 hardly imagiue 1hcmsclvcs being chauffcun.-d to and from Wa~ncr's Country Inn by their

fathers. In addition to teenagers

opposing a change, parents may also find it an inconvenience to them. Mothers who used to send their daughters to do the shopping may have to find the time ,o do it themselves.

A survey was takt:n in upper­classman Activity Rooms chosen at random. S1udents were asked the question: Have you ever been in\lolvcd in a car Bccident while you were dri\ling? R•llltl ,.,ca1e,1 that 9 Juion were la•oh<d In accldoata, 101 JIIDiors not ln,ohcd; 32 ttnlors ln,ol,td, and 40 Mnlors not ta,ot,ecL

These figures may setm like a small percentage (9°lo of juniors in accidents, 440/, of seniors in accidents), but is it really, when we consider that only 11 minority of licensed drivers were ~ lied?

laexptrleace and carelta .... arc moft !ban Ukely the blptol coatrlbutlq factors for cat accldenta ln,oltl.111 aew drlnn. Whether a person becomes a licensed driver at age 16 or 40. do.:sn't m:mcr because both still ha,·e inexperience on their side.

Today we Bre more conccrnOO with getting to our destin:11i,.ms quickly rather than safely.

DECEMBER 14, lt71

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P~!!l!lrints Create Image Open the golden door and uperien t .

of LHe step into the narrow da kn f cc or students in Sister a crowded room ~ r esshlo Therese Pavilonis' photography

• .1. wo w te classes arms travelling the face of time Dev ·1 . ho cast an eerie light . e o_pmg P tographic .,.... 1 Wh upon the images 11 the purpose of the s,-.ac e. at seems like Dark Room, located in the scenes from the supernatural Resource Center's Production happens to be an everyday Room. It is equipped with

enlargen, drym, a sink, and tinted lights.

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To the aalaformod, the ,.U.w door wldt the "NU.. Sdoool» •llebr .. It ... ~ .. objoct of IIIJllolJ ud ■-plcioa. Pbolopapl,y ............... the -onlytooWII.

Regularly meeting in Room 109 twice a week, the class is instructed on the mechanical techniques and composition of photography. Sister Therese Pavilonis says that the majority of the girls begin the class knowing nothing more than the basics of the art, such as taking the lens cap off before shooting and remembering to put film in the C&metL

In addition to the regular class

time, students sign up to work for two mods a week in the Duk Room, assisted by either Mn. Maraaret P- or Mn. Wlalfred Byrne who volunteer their time In the lab. Both of the "darkroom ladies" worked in the library together before they were recruited by Sister Therese Quinn about five years ago. Sister persuaded them to attend several photography courses together, and ultimately to become lab instructors for the students.

Each lak• ploMan In the actMty, and, • Mn. Patton aa,a, "I lllioJ wonla& with Ibo s[rll 'fWJ m..i,1» TNCbon ud 1tacloall --S, - tbal tbooe two ladlol .......... much

patllado for tbolr '"'"'· Processes and techniques of

photography are constantly changing and improving, so instructors feel that teaching and learning the art go ha.nd in hand. Magnificat is now experimenting with new pro­cesses of developing, specifically producing color prints.

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Pre-frosh Compete for Prizes; St. Richard's Receives Trophy

Eighth grade students from area schools visited Magnificat to compete In a speech and gymnastic workshop last month.

About ll5 girls participated in the speaking contest. Competi­tion was divided into five categories: poetry, oratorical speaking, dramatic presenta­tions, humorous selections and original works.

The best three performers in each group won prizes, and

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students from St. Richard's were awarded a trophy for the highest number of points overall. Juniors and seniors acted II judges along with faculty members.

A group of 70 aspiring gymnasts attended the gymnas­tics workshop directed by Magnificat students. Participants chose to work on the balance beam, uneven bars, vaulting horse, trampoline or tumbling skills. While the worluhop was not competitive, the best girl on each piece of equipment wu chosen to perform for the entire group and all received certificates.

Over ll) pre-freshmen came back for the scholarship test held on Dec. 2. The 12 girls placing highest in the eum will be given scholarships.

Sr. Therese Pavilonis, tourna­ment coordinator, remarked, "This is a very exciting time for the girls because of the competition among themselves and among the schools."

Onions, Lockers, Odd Occurences

JA Teaches by Experience Did you know . ..

. . .that your locker is one of approximately 830 lockers (ex­cluding gym lockers) lining the walls of Magnificat High School?

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took active roles in other schools' productions. St. Edward's 0..r ToWII was successfully presented on Nov. 17-19 and St. Ignatius' Look HOIIM!ward Ang,,I was performed on the weekend of Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9. Participating in Our Town were senion Cathy Culley, Barb Pretzer and Rachel Stenger; juniors Shannon Carey, Marina Cutarelli, Erin.. Mclntyre11

and Faith Voss; sophomore Kathy Carey; and freshmen Anne Carlin, Sue Dobos, Mary DuMont and Lisa Elkanich. Among the cast of Look HOIIM!ward Angel were juniors Monica Arnold, Margaret Mc­Gervey and sophomore Mary Zunt.

Mn. Nucy H..trm.. joined Magnificat's teaching staff this month. She is taking over Mrs.

Leary's Spanish I and II classes. Clalldl. of .._ were

tn:ated to the thrill of breakfast with Santa last Saturday. Their parents arranged the get· together held In the school cafeteria.

Moen Sladoat N..,. gives high school individuals in Cuyahoga and surroundin1 cp.11.11-t les P,e ppportunlty. tp. llef. their writing and photoStaphs published. Recently Pam Con­yngham', short story and Sue 0 'Nelll's poem m:eived recogni­tion in Metro along with two of Leslie Chabek's pictures.

Tlie c:IMo of '79 sponsored a potluck dinner for memben of last year's senior class 11001 with faculty memben. This reunion was held in the school cafeteria on Nov. 22.

"Opportunities to find out how businesses are run and meeting many new people is what Junior Achievement is all about.'' believes sophomore Marybeth Nedrich.

Thirty Magnificat students who participate in JA learn about stocks, business practices, and the hardships of going door to door selling such products as liquid soap, coat hangen, trivets, or survival kits. Items cost between two and•five •doHars and are made by group members.

One company may have from 12 to 20 teenagen. Each group is sponsored by a major company such as Sears and Roebuck, General Motors, Dia­mond Shamrock or Ceve1and Trust.

The Board of Directors is composed of the president, vice­president of sales, vice-president

Sewing, Crafts, Baking, Skating Beat Boredom " Mom, I have nothing to do!"

How many times have you heard yourself mutter these words?

If you're interested in ine"PO•· sive ways to make this holiday season special, experiment with a few new crafts. linen closets are excellent sources for old but usable sheets, towels, drapes, and bedspreads to create wraps for recipe boxes, cuserole mitts, aprons, dresses, shawls and bedjackets. Colorful placemats can take the shape of organiurs to keep paraphemalia orderly.

This year, bring back the taste of an old-fashioned Christmas with special make and bake goodies by trying your hand at the recipe in this issue.

Quistmas scenes can be captured in a poem or short story if writing is your bag.

For those who anticipate

daring feats and risky adven• tures, skiing is the answer -whizzing over a blanketed slope with the wind in your hair and the sun In your face. Less adventuresome, but just u much fun, are ice skating and roller skating. Nowadays a penon can pick a rink and skate to her own uvorite disco hit.

Popular among many is tobogganing, Where else could a person speed down a hill at a 60 m.p.h. minimum without getting an,sted??

Whether stitching up a seam, cooking up a storm, or plummeting down hills and slopes, this holiday season you won't have time to be bored.

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of personnel, vice-president of manufacturing, s«tttary 1-nd treasurer who manage and hold together the company.

JA officers are paid three to five dollars per month depending on their company position. Employees receive 25 cents per hour in addition to profits from the products. Companies are salaried from November unti1 the end of April.

1 Girls from Magnificat involved

in JA are: senior BUI;? J?retr.et; juniors Viki Bardossy and Erin McIntyre; sophomores Debbie Dorenkott, Denise Drockton, Margaret Frangella, Nada Ielo­vic, Jonetta Kapusta, Kim McCrary, Jackie Metuch, Mary­beth Nedrich, Annette Nowak, Cheryl 0lticki, Colleen 0 'Malley, Carla Petroski, Ginny Waitkus, and Linda Zeleznak; freshmen Anne Carlin, Theresa Harris, Chris Kobus, Laurie Manning, Kathy Marlu, Linda. McDaniels, Kathy McShane, Roberta Rataj­czak, Susan St. John, and Melanie Van Nie1.

... that although there are over 1,000 locks for these and the gym Jockers, junior Maureen McCanhy has been re-issued her freshman lock?

... that six Magnificat teachers Sr. Joyce Baier, Miss

Kathleen Bos!, Sr. Mary Pat Cook, Sr. Mary Anne 1'.ovaa. Mrs. Donna Sheridan, and Miss Judith Sperli - are Magnificat High School graduates?

. . .that buried beneath the foundation of Magnificat is an onion patch from former times? (Unfortunately, we are reminded of this unpleasant fact every spring when the lawn is cut because it is next to impossible to dig up all of the onion bulbs.)

. . .that, to date, there are exactly 4,000 Magnificat alumnae?

Wool Fashions Stylish Approaching snowflakes and

chilling temperatures necessitate a change in fashion. This season also furnishes an opportunity to invent a sparkling image of yourself for the upcoming holiday season.

For format occuions, the smart look in disco fashions will

enhance your appearance. Ori­ginal designs in such comfon• able fabrics as quiana and rayon are ava.ilable in a wide array of shades and styles, so pick one to suit yourselfl These styles are not only great for dance floon, but wherever holiday celebrating may lead you.

The latest craze in casual wear is the wool skirt. Its straight styles make the figure appear slimmer , while slit styles allow freedom of movement and beauty at the same time. Wool is easily topped off by tucked in tailored blouses to promote the trim look.

Footwear is important in the colder months, and the tradition­al boots are a hot item in winter fashion.

Stick pins and bar pins add radiance while dot or drop canings, often worn more than one pair at a time, ue currently popular. Girls without pim:ed ears do not have to sacrifice the dazzle the earrings provide. Oip on or magnetic jewelry will give the ears the pierced look and also accent facial features.

These fashions will heighten the festive spirit as well as create a striking you.

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Both Volleyball Teams Win Champi111ship Titles, Trophies

Shown wllh their. W•tem Dl,lolon Champlomblp trophy an MIit Romky and the •anlty ,olleybaU leamt O to r) Cheryl Pet,r1, Ann Wallkus, (fronl ); Kalhy PovlneUI, Nancy McNamee, Sleph Moo~, Karol Kamlmkl, Pew Walleabonl, Cindy Nelpr, TIIDllDy Carlin, Mupy CGYey, KeUy Flannery, and Jeanett, Plunkett.

Sisters in Speedskating Competition

Capturing the East-West Championship and the Western Division title respectively, the junior varsity and varsity volleyball squads won trophies for their fine efforts.

Magnificat's season culminat­ed in tournaments. The junior varsity advanced to the East­West Championship, and came home victorious after a close battle with Villa Angela , 15-11 and 15-11.

In the Lincoln-West sectionals, the varsity lost two games. Despite this defeat, the Blue Streaks wm West Side champs.

Senior Cheryl Peters, junior Stcph Moore and sophomore Tammy Carlin were chosen for the 1978 All-Star Volleyball team. The girls received patches for their outstanding perform­ances during the season. They are among eight other girls selected from the division.

Julie, Christine Dorenkott Make Waves on Ice "Dedication, determination

and devotion arc a few of the necessary requirements needed to compete in speedskating," said sophomore Chris Dorenkott .

Chris and her sister Julie, a senior, took up skating at early ages, Chris at 7 and Julie at 5. Their father had started skating when he was little and they became interested through him.

Championship for her age group. She also received the Lakewood Silver Skates Award. In the fifth grade Christine lost interest in the sport, but now she's getting back into the fast-moving competition.

again. Speedskating is an exciting

but time-consuming sport. Exer­cise and practice make up part of the girls' daily routine. They skate regularly at Winterhurst Ice Rink. Both Julie and Chris belong to the Lakewood Speed­Skating Club.

Julie started skating in 1969.

Christine began in the Pee-Wee division in second grade. For two consecutive years, in both fourth and fifth grade, she won the Ohio State

She won many awards and medals, but the most meaningful to her was the Ohio State Oiampionship last year. Even though this will be her last year in competition because of college next fall, Julie has high hopes of winning the state championship

For the Dorcnkotts, speedskat­ing is a family sport. Julie, Oiristine and their brother recently competed in Chicago.

Skiers Brave Slopes, Conquer Cold Winds

Stem chrystie, slalom. " What do they mean?" you ask. Any experienced skier should be able to tell you.

This year's Ski Club has attracted some 150 students. Braving subzero weather and stinging winds, the girls will venture to Brandywine Ski Center on the first six Tuesdays of 1979, weather permitting.

Two all-day trips will also be offc~ by the club. Peak-'n­Peck and Cockaigne are the sites of this year's outings.

Speedokat,rs Julie and Chrtl Dorenkott bope for 11au, competition.

Skiing is not without risks; no sport is. In spite of the hazards, many students join the club each year. Sophomore Colleen Corri­gan comments, "I feel that the element of risk is greatly reduced if you have the basic ski instruction.' '

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cooler, the familiar sound of basketballs bouncing against the backboard reverberates in the gym. After practicing fo r many long weeks, the Magnificat var­sity and junior varsity basket­ball teams arc ready to challenge Regina High School, in the season opener next Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. at Regina.

During the last month, the girls have been practicing five days a week on fundamentals and conditioning. According to Varsity Coach Mr. Steve Matthews, "The teams have a lot of talent." The girls arc more experienced this year, cspcciaJJy the varsity squad which has eight girls returning from last year and the rest of whom played CYO basketball.

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seniors Denise Abood, Margaret Carey, Maureen Chambers, Cindy Neiger, and Peggy Patton, co-captain; juniors Meghan Hickey, Karol Kaminski, Irene Madzsar, Kathy PovincUi, Alice Sweeney, co-captain, and Karen Timmons; and sophomore Maureen Povinelli.

Sr. Donna Fiori coaches the junior varsity squad made up of: sophomores Margie Carson, Colleen Healy, both co-captains, and Terry O'Connor, Ginny Waitkus; and freshmen Kellie Cantlcberry, Therese Finnegan, Karen Povinclli, Mary Skelly, Mary Beth Sudctic and Sue Walsh.

Coach Matthews looks toward a competitive and winning season, with good opposition from Holy Name, Nazareth, St. Augustine's and St. Joe's.

Tackle Evidences Effort by Clare IIRmett

Doug Dicken, at the age of 29, has given evidence of another sparkling season with the Browns. His pcrfonnancc has consistently been excellent, more than expected from a sixth round draft choice.

After eight years as an offensive tackle, Dieken has one major goal, to catch a regular

season touchdown pass. Playing against Detroit in a pre-season game this year, he did catch the baJI in the end zone.

In regard to sports, Dicken slates, "It's been a big part of my life, but you can't devote your whole life to it. You can only play a certain number of years, and you have to be ready to step down and do something else."

According to Dieken's own definition , an offensive tackle protects the quarterback from the linemen and creates holes for the offensive running backs.

Dicken, 6'5" , played coUcgc football at the University of Illinois. There, he held the positions of tight end and split end. He began as an offensive tackle in his rookie year.

Besides being on the first ­string offense, Dicken is on two specialty teams, blocking field goals and back-up on the kick-off return team.

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Since his 1970 draft by the Browns. only a few of Dicke-n's original teammates arc still htrc, such as vc-terans Don Cockroft and Jerry Sherk. Dicken rommc-nts. "One of the ha rdc-st parts of foothall is losing sonic of the fritnd s that hnc romc­cll)S(' h> you."