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This is our Alma Mater, Forever it will remain, We'll be faithful And keep her honor, We're proud to claim her name. No matter where e •er Life's cares may drive us, Her teachings will be There to guide us, Long Ii That w;
The 1957 edition of THE SHIELD is dedicated to the man who brought to St. Martin's at the very beginning a sense of good sportsmanship and fair play; a sense of earnest and steadfast determination in the classroom, as well as on the playing field.
Inappreciationoftheabovequalities and realizing his devotion to St. Martin's, we, the 1957 SHIELD staff, are pleased to make this dedication to .••
MR. ANTHONY G. PORTER
MR. JAMES WILKINSON, III President
From left to right:
MR. BAILEY T. DE BARDELEBEN
MR. JAMES WILKINSON, III
MR. F. COMPTON HALL
MR. HENRY WALTHER, JR.
MR. JAMES WILKINSON, III President
MR. HENRY WALTHER, JR. Vice President
DR. FERDINAND F. STONE Vice President
MR. F. COMPTON HA LL Secretary
MR. GEORGE DENEGRE Assistant Secretary
MR. BAILEY DE BARDELEBEN Treasurer
DR. FRED OUDT Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Ellsworth 0. Van Slate, Ex-Officio; Mr. F. Compton Hall; The Rev. Hugh C. McKee, Jr.; The Rt. Rev Girault M. Jones, Ex-Officio; Mr. Henry Walth er, Jr.;
Mr. James Wilkinson, Ill; Mr. Bailey T. De Bardeleben; Mr. Verne Kirby; Mr. Dan T. Manget, Jr.; The Rev. Wm. P. Richardson, Ex-Officio; Mrs. J. R. Martin. Missing from picture: Mr. George Denegre, Ex-Officio; Mr. O. E. Haring; Mr. Harry Jordan; Mr. Clifford King; Mr. John R. Lambert, Jr.; Dr. Fred Oudt; Dr. Ferdinand F. Stone; Mrs. L. Kemper Williams.
Following is the story of St. Martin's for the school year 19561957. Pictured here are the students and staff in their broad array of activities which have constituted the pattern of our school life. Fond memories, moments of gl ory, spiritual reflections, true friendships, sincere achievement, coupled with the gaiety and frivolity of youth are all 'silhouetted' in the different sections of this book.
This record of the school year just past, is, at the same time, a prologue as well. In the future, you, the students, will look to this as your beginning. The beginning, in the sense that along with the basic academic knowledge you have gained,
your experiences at school this past year have in a measure helped to shape you as a personality - your habits, your attitudes, your values. We, your teachers, express the prayerful hope that these experiences will foster continued growth toward a useful, productive, satisfying adulthood.
To the editor, the sponsors, and the staff of this fourth volume of THE SHIELD, we are deeply grateful. The application of their combined skills and creative efforts, plus many hours of diligent labor, have resulted in this fine 1956-1957 Annua 1, which merits a 'well done!· from all of us.
B. A. , Southwestern Louisiana Institute;
M.A. , Tulane University Spanish, French
B.
University Librarian
MR. MITCHELL N. BERARD MRS. P. V. BRUCE A. , Susquehanna College; Loyola REV. CHARLES BLAKESLEE B. A., University of the South; B. D. , Seabury- Western Theological Seminary Religion MRS. J. J. CRUMPLER B. S., Alabama Polytechnic Institute ScienceB. S., Louisiana State University
English, Speech
B. S. , Louisiana State University Science, Mathematics
MISS DOROTHY DORSA
B. S., Louisiana State University; Pennsylvania State University; M.A. , Peabody College Social St udies
MR, HAROLD GRAF
B. A. , Mississippi College; Clark Memorial; M.A., Loyola University
Dean of Upper School, Science
MRS, ROY HETHERWICK
B. S., Delta State Teachers College; Bowling Green College of Commerce
English
REV. JOHNS, JENKINS
B. A., Louisiana State University;
M.A., University of Chicago;
B. D., Seabury-Western Theological Seminary; Union Theological Seminary; Columbia University
Religion
MRS, JOHN S, JENKINS
B. A., Louisiana State University; University of Chicago Music
MR. JAMES W. LATHAM
B. A., Tulane University Mathemati c s
Education
Studies
Ath le tic Director, Social Studies
MR. ANTHONY PARISI B. E. , Tulane University Social Studies MRS. WM. K. STALLWORTH B. S. , Mississippi Sta t e College for Women; Millsaps College Physical MRS. R. S. SMITH B. A., Mississippi State College for Women English, Social MR. ANTHONY G. PORTER B. A., Southwestern Louisiana Inst i tute; Northwestern State College MRS. H. C. SWA N B. A. , Newco mb C o lle ge ArtMRS. J. FRANK TOMS
B A., Gettysburg College; Emory University; University of Georgia Mathematics
MRS. JANE CRAIS WILSON
B, S. , Louisiana State University; University of Texas; University of California Physical Education
MISS JERRY WILKINS
B. A. , Tulane University Spanish
MRS. E. O. VAN SLATE Wisconsin State College; University of California at Los Angeles Speed Reading
MRS. ROBERT YEARGAIN
B. s. , Newcomb College Extracurricular activities
"No, it goes this way ••• "
"Van
the man"
Parisi with Berard' s Ba be!
"I will go into the House of the Lord.
We reverenc e the altar as a symbol of God ' s presence.
Private devotions begin Chapel.
"
Conrad Wall lights the candles. "O send out Thy light and Thy truth that Thou mayest lead me."
MONDAY
Morning Prayer is read from the Book of Common Prayer.
Father Blakeslee leads Ch,, pel with a litany or meditation.
Hardee Kilgore reads the lesson. "Here beginneth
SENIORS CONON WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday is Instruction Day.
the second chapter of the Gospel of St. John. "
DUCT CHAPEL
FRIDAY "Padre" sings
DAVID CONNER" The Lord be with you. "
Kindergarten, first a nd second grades assemble each morning for prayers a n d hymns in St. Martin's church.
Often the primary teachers 7-~:,}}.,~ P \J conduct t he service. Here, Mrs. Julian Sims, kindergarten teacher, offers prayers from the litany desk.
The Reverend Charles Blakeslee telling a story to the students.DAVID CONNER
DAVID WISDOM - - -
MARLINE LABICHE - -
BOBBY WEHRMANN - -
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Beta Club 3, 4
Chorus 2,4
Pep Squad 2, 3, 4
Shield Staff 2, 3, 4
Shield Assistant Art Editor 3
Shield Art Editor 4
BARBARA JANE BECNEL "Babsie" Pep Squad 4. SUSAN GAIL ASH "Su - Su"BETH FAY CHARLTON " To - To "
Chorus 3 , 4
Library Aide 1, 2
Opera Club 2, 3
Opera Club Secretary-Treasurer 3
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Volleyball 1, 2
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Softball l,2,3,4
ELEANOR WILBURN CALVERT "Calvert Babe"
Beta Club 2, 3, 4
Chorus 4
Christmas Play 3
Fashion Show 2, 4
Halo Staff 3
Homecoming Court 4
Pep Squad 2, 3, 4
Shield Staff 2, 3, 4
Shield Assistant Art Editor 3
Shield Art Editor 4
Youth Seminar 4
Beta Club 2 , 3, 4
Chorus 3
Christmas Play 2, 3, 4
Class President 4
Fashion Show 4
Pelican Boys' State 3
Science and Math Club 2
Shield Staff 3, 4
Shield Photographer 4
Student Council Committee 4
Student Council Representative 4
Youth Seminar 4
Football 3, 4
Co-Captain Football 4
Volleyball 3, 4
EDMUND HARRIS CHRISTY " Ed"
Christmas Play 4
Volleyball 4 Track 4
"Smoothie"
Chorus 3,4
Christmas Play 2
Class President 1, 2, 3
Fash ion Show 4
Best Looking Boy 3
Intramural Council 3
Student Council Committee 4
Football 1, 2, 3,4
Co-Captain Football 4
Junior Basketball 1
Basketball 3, 4
ANN KATHRYN HARLOW " Ann" Chorus 4 Pep Squad 4"Bart"
Chorus 3,4
Fashion Show 4
Football 4
Basketball 4
Track 4
Volleyball 3, 4
"Charlotte"
Alternate Cheerleader 4
Cheerleader 3
Fash ion Show 4
Halo Staff 3, 4
Homecoming Court 3
Pep Squad 4
ELEANOR ELIZABETH KELLER " Mout "
Chorus 4
Christmas Play 2 , 3
Class Secretary 2, 3
Fashion Show 4
Halo Staff 2, 3, 4
Halo Managing Editor 3
Halo Editor 4
Hi- Lites Representative 3
Library Aide 1, 2, 3
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Youth Seminar 4
"Maggot"
Alternate Cheerleader 4
Best Looking Girl 3
Christmas Play 3, 4
Fash ion Show 4
Pep Squad 3 , 4
MARGUERITE ANN KEHL"Chuby "
Alternate Cheerleader 2, 3, 4
Chorus 2,4
Christmas Play 2Class Secretary 4
Pep Squad 2, 3, 4
"Heartless"
Beta Club 2, 3, 4
Beta Club Secretary 3
Christmas Play 1, 2, 3 , 4
Halo Staff 2, 3, 4
Halo Feature Editor 3 , 4
Junior U. N. Representative 3
Shield Staff 1, 2
Student Council President 4
Student Service Club 2
Student Service Club Secretary 2
Football 2, 3
MARLINE MARY LABICHE"Annie"
Chorus 4
Christmas Play 2
Hospitality Club 2
Library Aide 4
Pep Squad 2, 3, 4
Softball 2
"Bitsy"
Cheerleader 3, 4
Chorus 4
Christmas Play 2, 3
Class Treasurer 2
Fash ion Show 4
Halo Staff 3, 4
Hi-Lites Representative 3
Homecoming Court 3, 4
Homecoming Queen 4
Hospitality Club 2
Pep Squad 1, 2
Youth Seminar 4
VIRGINIA ANNE LIVINGSTON ELIZABETH MOONEY LAUDEMAN"Po"
Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Class Pres i dent 2
Science and Math Club 2
Student Council Committee 4
Student Council Representative 4
Football 3, 4
Junior Basketball 2
Basketball 3, 4
Volleyball 3 , 4
Chorus 4
Halo Staff 4
Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Chorus 2, 3, 4
Library Aide 3, 4
Opera Club 2, 3
Opera Club T reasurer 2
Opera Club President 3
Pep Squad 1, 2 , 3, 4
Youth Seminar 4
Chorus 2, 3, 4
Christmas Play 4
Fash ion Show 1
Library Aide 4
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
CAROLE ANN MORRISETTE "Ann" MARTHA ANN MILLS "Mert"Fash ion Show 4
Halo Staff 3, 4
Junior U N. Representative 4
Football 4
Basketball 4
Track 4
Voll e yball 4
RlCHARD HENRY PICKENS "Pie" Junior U. N Repres e ntativ e 4 MORRIS HAYWARD PARDUE"Nance"
Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Class Vice President 1
Library Aide 1, 2, 3, 4
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Shield Staff 2, 3, 4
Shield Adv Co-Ordinator 4
Student Council Committee 4
Volleyball 1, 2
Basketball 1, 2
Softball 1, 2, 3
"Pot"
Chorus 3
Christmas Play 4
Class Vice President 1
Library Aide 4
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Volleyball 1
Basketball 1
" Herb"
Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4
Christmas Play 2, 3
Halo Staff 4
Student Council Committee 4
" DOllY"
Alternate Cheerleader 2
Beta Club 1, 2, 4
Class Vice President 2
Halo Staff 2
Hospitality Club 2
Pep Club 1, 2, 4
HERBERT CLARK ROSENBUSH DOLLY ANN RIZAN"Evie"
Chorus 2
Class Secretary 2
Dramatics Club 3
Pep Squad 2,3,4
Cheerleader 4
Chorus 4
Fashion Show 3,4
Homecoming Court 4
Intramural Council 3
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3
Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4
Co-Captain Volleyball 4
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4
Softball 1, 2, 3, 4
MARY HELEN SEAGOSANDRA ALLINE STINSON " Stins"
Alternate Cheerleader 4
Beta Club 1,2,3,4
Chorus 4
Fash ion Show 4
Library Aide 1, 2, 3
Pelican Girls' State 3
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Shield Staff 2, 3, 4
Shield Assistant Business Manager 3
Shield Business Manager 4
FREDERICK WIRTH SIEBELITZ "Wirth"
Beta Club 2,3 , 4
Chorus 3
Christmas Play 2, 4
Class Secretary 1
Science and Math Club 2
"Connie"
Chorus 4
"Pierre"
Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Chorus 4
Halo Staff 4
Junior U. N. Representative 3
Shield Class Representative 1
Football 3, 4
Student Council Committee 4
ELISE NANCY WEBB
"Lisie"
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Be ta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Cheerleader 3, 4
Christmas Play 2, 3, 4
Class Secretary 1
Class Vice President 3
Fash ion Show 1, 4
Homecoming Court 3, 4
Intramural Counc il 3
Junior U. N. Representative 4
Library Aide 1, 2, 3
Pep Squad 1, 2
Shield Staff 1,2,3 , 4
Shield Assistant Editor 3
Shield Editor 4
Youth Seminar 4
Volleyball 1,2,3,4
Softball 1, 2, 3, 4
"Worm"
Chorus 4
Class President 1
Class Treasurer 4
Halo Staff 3, 4
Halo Sports Editor 4
Intramural Council 3
Science and Math Club 2
Student Council Committee 4, Junior Basketball 1
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Volleyball 3, 4
"Lindie"
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
ROBERT RICE WEHRMANN LINDA ETHEL WEBBChorus 1,2,3,4
Halo Staff 3, 4
Halo Circulation Manager 3
Halo Business Manager 4
Hi-Lites Representative 3
Library Aide 2, 3, 4
Opera Club 2, 3
Opera Club Vice President 3
Pep Squad 1, 2, 3, 4
Basketball 1
Basketball Manager 1
ANN CLINTON WILLIA MS "Tu Tu" ROBERT JAMES WHANN "Ro - but" Chorus 4 Class Vice President 2 Halo Staff 3, 4Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Chorus 3,4
Christmas Play 3, 4
Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3
Junior Academy of Science Rep . 2
Junior U N. Representative 3, 4
Science and Math Club 2
Science and Math Vice President 2
Shield Staff 4
Shield Advertising Manager 4
Student Council Committee 4
Student Council Representative 4
Student Council Vice President 4
Youth Seminar 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3
Track 1,2,3,4
" Lil' Bi"
Beta Club 1, 2, 3, 4
Chorus 4
Class Vice President 4
Science and Math Club 2
Junior Football 1
Football 4
DAVID SCOTT WISDOMTOMMY ZANDER ---------------------- President
PHIL JAMES - - -------------------- Vice President
LISA WETTERHALL - - - - - - - Secretary
BOBBY YEARGAIN - - - - - - - - - - Treasurer
JIMMY AUBREY - - Treasurer
JAY SCHUPP Treasurer
PADDY LIVAUDAIS Sergeant- at-Arms
CHIP FAVROT
President DOUG JOHNSON
Vice President - LEE ESTES
Secretary ----------- - SALLY BOWEN
Treasurer - BEIRNE MILES
President - - BISHOP JORDAN
Vice President - - - - - MARY SUE NELSON
Secretary - - - - JUDY HARLOW
Treasurer CHARLIE STEEN
B OFFICERS
F R E s H M A N C L A 0 s F s F I C E R s
Bobby: "I caught a bug!"
Wiley: "Spit it out!"
Bobby: "What, me worry?"
What a motley crew!!
"I could shoot myself!"
"You may think it's funny but it's not ! !"
How many can you identify?
8-A OFFICERS
President - - - - TTMMY MEYERS
Vice President - - - - - - - - LYN NELSON
Secretary - - - - - FRANCES FRENCH
Treasurer - - - - EPSIE STEINER
ff -
E I G H T H
G R A D E
8-B OFFICERS
President TIM SCHNEIDAU
Vice President
SUSAN BRAWNER
Secretary
DICKIE HESSE
Treasurer
NANCY LORBER
Sergeant-at-Arms
DICKIE WALTERS
"Won't someone change pardners?"
"Get away, puppy!"
"Who are you calling fat?"
"Don't bite my hand!"
"Blow, kat, blow!"
"I jumped farther than you!"
Co-Captain TOMMY GENTRY
Coach TONY PORTER
Co-Captain DAVID CONNER
"Where's the ball?"Tom sweeps end for six against Newman.
" Let go fella, and I' 11 give you a banana."
"Looks like I had better change directions!"
"Out of my way, bud, I'm coming through! ! "A Sa int wilts a Daisy.
This victory was a result of determination and accurate extra point kicks. Although the Saints didn't rack up a big score, they completely outplayed the weaker Newman Greenies.
Looking good on defense and even better on offense, the Saints put together a potent aerial attack and a powerful ground game to overpower the Owls.
The over-confident Saints again couldn't get rolling on offense and were upset by the hustling Cajuns. A recove!ed fumble set up the Saints lone touchdown.
Having been held scoreless in the first half by the heavily favored Buras Wildcats, the determined Saints began to click in the third quarter and came from behind to win a real thriller.
The Saints couldn't seem to get moving on offense and showed that there was a great deal of improvement needed on defense as they bowed to the much heavier Sacred Heart team.
The classy Saints looked very good against the highly touted Raceland team. They repeatedly marched through the strong Cub line but never quite made it all the way.
The Saints won their Homecoming game and ended their football season in fine fashion as they trounced the Ridgewood Eagles. It was a hard-fought contest marked by spirit and action galore.
Co-Captain
DOUG JOHNSON
Coach
TONY PARISI
Co-Captain
TIM SCHNEIDAU
DOUG JOHNSON - Back
HJALMAR BREIT - Center
CHARLIE STEEN - Quarterback
QUARTERBACK - Dickie Hesse
CENTER - Eddie Spooner
BACK - Jimmy Conner
GUARDS - Mayo Emory, Beirne Miles, Carlos De Arrigunaga , Nep Smith, John Oudt, Brainerd Montgomery. SEVENTH GRADE TEAM - Front row: H. Bowers, W. Andrews, B. Buchtel, A. Paterson, A. Flettrich, B. Hirsch. QUARTERBACK - C. Schmidt. Back row: J. Monroe, J. Musser , B. Jernigan.The Junior Cadets had a heavy team, but the J. V. Saints outclassed them completely. The light, speedy Saints swept the ends consistently, and this proved to be the margin of victory.
The Saints made it three straight as they beat the Daisies for the Rive rside J. V. crown. The Daisy ends were strong, but runs up the middle made the game for the little Saints.
The Saints downed Newman as they racked up their biggest score of the season. In this game they employed the two platoon system for the first time. It worked very well.
The Varsity ended the season with a better than average 14-10 record. The highlight of the season was the winning of the Consolation Game at the Norco Tournament. The victory gave St. Martin ' s their first trophy from Norco since they began attending the tournament.
In the Riverside League the Saints did not fare as well, however. They did manage to end up with a 7-7 record. Among the accomplishments of the Saint season were victories over Ridgewood, Golden Meadow, Hahnville, Port Sulphur, and Woodlawn. Although the Saints lost to East Jefferson, Newman, and Country Day, the team played excellent ball and gave a very good account of themselves.
"Here Spider
, this is for you!"
Having only one defeat, the spirited Saint Junior Varsity tied for the Riverside Championship. The team finished the season with only two defeats - one coming at the hands of the Triple A Fortier Tarpons and the other in league competition against Counuy Day. Among the seventeen wins were the victories over Chalmette, Fortier, and an upset over the favored Newman Greenies. The team had a lot of hustle, exhibited excellent sportsmanship, and were the best J. V. ever witnessed at St. Martin's.
Oct. 9th
Martin's - 16
Oct. 16th
Martin's - 11
Oct. 23rd
Martin's - 5
McGehee - 14
Oct. 9th
Martin's - 13
Oct. 16th
Martin's - 10
McGehee - 14
Newman - 21
Country Day - 28
Oct. 30th
Martin's - 7
Nov. 6th
Martin's - 13
Nov. 13th
Martin's - 8
McGehee - 38
Newman - 28
Oct. 23rd
Martin's - 13
Country Day - 22
Oct 30th
Martin ' s - 14
Nov. 6th
Martin's - 17
McGehee - 23
Newman - 11
Country Day - 19
Newman - 18
Nov. 13th
Martin's - 9
Country Day - 19
BETTY CALVERT
Lynne D'Ingianni Be Sue Crawford, Je:n :a::itWalther, Barbara Mayo A . on, Lora Lou M C • mta Gaffron M c ardell, Spruill Kil o; ary Helen Seago, g e, Mary Sue C ir a ns.
Front rov" Leigh w,l,o, Sa<a Hogue, Moille couvlllon, Bett'/ Calvert. Mattba WlleY, Jean Bameunn, Back"''" Eleanor soule, Wing Sinnott, Barba<• Bart'/, CathY Brawner, sally seyerdale, Julie WllllaUU,
JUNIOR HIGH "B" TEAM
Linda McCall
Susan Montgomery
Sally Wagstaff
Lyn Nelson
"B" TEAM - CO-CAPTAINS JUNIOR HIGH "A" TEAM "A" TEAM - CO-CAPTAINSJan. 15th
Martin ' s - 24
Jan. 22nd
Martin ' s - 24
McGehee - 28
Country Day - 20
Jan. 27th
Martin ' s - 30
Feb. 5th
Martin's - 15
Feb. 12th
Martin's - 17
Newman - 25
Jan. 15th
St. Martin's - 13
Jan. 22nd
St. Martin's - 20
McGehee - 15
Country Day - 24
Jan. 27th
St Martin's - 34
Feb. 5th
St . Martin's - 17
Newman - 20
McGehee - 25
McGehee - 17
Country Day - 32
Feb. 19th
Martin's - 32
Newman - 16
Feb. 12th
St. Martin's - 19
Country Day - 25
Feb. 19th
St. Martin's - 14
Newman - 11
"A" TEAM - CO-CAPTAINS
Nancy Lo rber
Lorraine Jahncke
"B " TEAM - CO-CAPTAINS
Tempe Berniard
Carolyn Whitley
BITSY LAUDEMAN
BEVERLY WALTHER
A L T E R N A T E
C H E E R L E A D E R §
What beautyr
What"" . · ,ison r
"Oh-h-h-dear, my hat keeps falling off!!"
"Victory, victory is our cry
"The team is in a huddle earn··We've got a t b amTnat'S on tne e
Sept. 5th
Sept. 21st
Sept. 28th
School Opens Style Show · Newman
Oct. 5th
Oct. 8th -
Oct. 12th
Oct. 27th .
Buras Book Week Chalmette Sacred Heart
Nov. 2nd Country Day
Nov. 9th Raceland
Nov. 16th Ridgewood
Nov. 17th Homecoming Dance
Dec. 20th Xmas Play
Dec. 21st Xmas Vacation Begins
Jan. 2nd
Jan. 22nd
Jan. 26th
Feb. 14th Valentine's Day
March 5th
March 17th
Mardi Gras St. Patrick's Day
tApril 12th
April 22nd
APRliL Spring Vacation Begins Spring Vacation Ends
iMay 11th
May 27th
May 31st
MAY Junior-Senior Prom Exam Week Classes Out
Xmas Vacation Ends Exam Week Freshman Dance
June 5th
JUNE Graduation
The first Student council was formed at St. Martin's this year to be the student governing organization. According to the Student Body Constitution and by-laws, its duties are to study school problems as they relate to the student body, plan improvements, and recommend such action as may be for the general welfare of the school. Its detailed act i vities are carried out by its five standing committees.
Back row: Jean Broders, Nancy Reese, Paddy Livaudais, Taffy Yeargain, Lisa Wetterhall, Mary Jane McCord, Lizann Kreeger. Seated: Sue Fulks, Hans Jonassen, Chairman; Mr. Jim Latham, Sponsor; Brooks Emory.
Back row: Cathy Brawner, Lynne Hall, Perry Thomas, Kaul Buhler, Eleanor Calvert, Don Woods , Jimmy Wagstaff, Randy Nockton. Seated: Carlos Zervigon, Chairman; Mrs. Frank Toms, Sponsor; Nep Smith. Missing from picture: Merle Morrow.
Back row: Mike Frost, David Wisdom, Ed Christy, Mollie Couvillon, Mary Ann Henderson, Dickie Herman, Jeanne Earl, Mack Kennington. Seated: Alma de Arrigunaga, Rev. Charles Blakeslee, Sponsor; Porcher Miles, Chairman; Craig Paterson.
Back row: Bishop Jordan, Truls Bjerke, Barbara Mayo, Bobby Wehrmann, Leigh Moise, Mary Helen Seago, Wiley Steen, Betty Calvert, Bobby Yeargain, Morris Pardue. Seated: Mr. Joe Motty, Sponsor; David Conner, Chairman; Beverly Earl.
SEVENTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES
Jack McCall - Linda McCall
EIGHTH GRADE REPRESENTATIVES
Dickie Walters - Jimmy Crosbie
Back row: Herb Rosenbush, Wiley Steen, Linda Phillips, Nancy Lorber, Diane Manget, Dusty Vreeland. Seated: An i ta Gaffron, Chairman; Mrs. Jim Currie, Sponsor.
Standing:
Larry Haas
Lynne Hall
Tom
my Zander
David Conner
Standing:
Carlos Zervigon
Perry Thomas
Seated:
Mrs · · M M Kreeger
Mr. Harold Graf
Mrs.
R• s. Smith
Seated:
Mr. Harold Graf
Tommy Gentry
Rev. Charles Blakeslee
Mrs. Robert Yeargain
Mrs. Roy Hetherw l ck
EDITOR
Beverly Walther
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Jeanne Earl
Hans Jonassen
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Carlos Zervigon
ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR
Nancy Reese
BUSINESS MANAGER
Sandra Stinson
Walter Callaway
Kathleen Ross
Leigh Moise
Cop y Editors
SUPPLEMENTARY STAFF:
Peter Labouisse
Pat Donnally
Jimmy Conner
Charles Rossner
Mary Sue Nelson
Ann Williams
\ Sonny Fletuich Jay Schupp Freshman Copy Editorsare corct1cu.1J' ·-a date. The seniors preoic, _ year's d a nce will be one of the best in the school's history, and th at th ere w ill be a t remendous turnout.
The HALO is the St. Martin's student publication that is put out once a month. While reporting the news and activities of the school, the HALO, also gives the students, who are interested in Journalism, an opportunity to manifest their ability.
Bitsy Laudeman - - - - - - - - - - - -
Robert Whann - - - - - - -
Alma de Arrigunaga - -
Lynne Hall - - - - - -
Nancy Toler - - - -
Jean Hatch - - - - - - - -
Mollie Couvillon
Sue Kerlin
Barbara Mayo
-Chip Favrot
Sue Crawford
-Perry Thomas
Lisa Wetterhall - - - - - - - - -
Larry Haas
Carolyn Wirth
Membership in the National scholarship, leadership, service quirements are such that a stu.. average. A11 members must be consisting of the Headmaster
Honor Society is based upon and character. Scholarship redent must have better ·than a "B" approved by a chapter council and eight faculty members.
The high school dram a tics group presented, in addition to the Christmas play, a series of skits. These were given in the a udio-visual aids room which was converted by means of the imagination, into a little theatre. The skits presented were two television playlets, "In Darkened Rooms" and "Blind Date," and a one-act Ch i nese play entitled "The Thrice- Promised Bride. "
The eighth grade dramatics class presented a puppet show in cooperation with the handicrafts class which made the puppets. The dramatics stu'dents dramatized two Uncle Rhemus stories and enacted the parts.
Anne Livingston
Marion Potter
Nancy Reese
Carole Ann Morrisette
Martha Mills
Ann Williams
Mrs. P V. Bruce Librarian
The International Relations Club of Loyola University sponsors the Junior United Nations which meets once a month to discuss international problems. The St. Martin's Delegation has always contributed intelligently to the discussions and has received considerable support from the other schools on their proposals.
David Conner and Sandra Stinson were chosen this year to represent St. Martin's at Pelican Girls' and Boys' State which were held separately during the summer vacation. The Delegates set up Parish and State Governments that governed a fictitious state for one week with the purpose in mind of instilling good citizenship in the future citizens of our State.
Here are some "pies" from a great dance that came after a good season and a winning Homecoming Game. After an exciting parade to the game and a thrilling half, the court, elected by the team, made its first official appearance. The following night at the dance, sponsored by the Seniors, the suspense was heightened when Captains , Gentry and Conner, and Manager Williams marched slowly toward the court and crowned BITSY LAUDEMAN, the 1956 QUEEN OF HOMECOMING! 11
"'Red' take s a bowl I"
"Mutual Admiration Society. "MR. VAN SLATE, Queen BITSY LAUDEMAN, Coach PORTER
"What if I can't get back up??"
"Tony
"Last minute advice."
The Juniors in making their ever, with a South Here on the stage Buddha," a result of much of their work. a hard time beating Tl-llS one 111
really succeeded Prom better than Sea Island theme. was the "Crew's Next year's Juniors will have
Front row, THE LINEUP:
Back row,
"Jolly John"
"Fingers Folwell"
"Van the Man"
"Innocent Mary"
"Rowdy Ruth"
"Folwell's Moll"
"Luscious Lilly "
"Sexy Smith"
" Burn her as a sacrifice 11" "Off to the island II"" All we do is work."
"Look out be l ow!!! "
"Don't work too hard! ! ! "
"Wiley's buddies."
"Having fun?"
"True Love"
The Freshmen held their annual high school dance in St. Martin's gym January 26. Rhythm-and-Blues music was furnished by the Flamingoes. With "Calypso" being the theme, students and staff, in high spirits, had an enjoyable evening.
"Go, Peeps, go!!!"In honor of girl athletes a banquet was held in the Spring of '56. The Seventh and Eighth grades served, the Freshmen decorated, the Sophomores entertained with "Fashion Follies by Sophomore Dollies," and the Juniors and Seniors were guests. The captains of the high school teams and the outstanding Seventh and Eighth graders received special awards.
At the '56 Spring Boys' Athletic Banquet, addresses were heard by Tony Sardisco and Don Miller, football stars from Tulane University. Also, short talks were made by Coach Porter and Eddie Price, the famous Tul.anian who Played Professional football.
After the '56 football captains were announced, awards were given to outstanding football and basketball players.
Re cognition was given to members of both varsity and junior varsity football and basketball teams. Cheerleaders were commended for their constant high spirits and loyal support of the teams.
Field trips are encouraged at St. Martin's, Many points of interest in the greater New Orleans area are visited each year by students. Also, longer trips to such places as the Evangeline country, the state capitol and even the national capitol have been made by class groups. A11 trips are planned with the idea in mind of broadening the education of the students. An example of this is the trip taken by the fifth grade to the International Trade Mart.
St. Martin's Annual Christmas program was presented on the twentieth of December. THE OTHER WISE MAN by Henry Van Dyke, was dramatized by Hardee Kilgore and produced through the cooperation of students and faculty, under the sponsorship of the Student Council.
The story was related by a narrator and enacted by high school students. A girls' chorus , singing the traditional Christmas songs, provided background music. The correlation of music, scenery, lighting, costuming, and the powerful story itself made this a memorable performance
Marshall Alford
Penny Anthon
Barbara Barry
Tempe Berniard
Susan Brawne r
Susan Breit
Ann Bremermann
Barbara Brewster
Pamela Buras
Eleanor Calvert
Mollie Couvillon
Carolyn Cox
Sue Crawford
Alma de Arrigunaga
Lynne D'lngianni
Pattie Donnally
Pat Dugan
Anita Gaffron
Lynne Hall
Charlotte Harris
Carolyn Wirth
Mary Ann Henderson
Charlotte Hooper
Marguerite Kehl
Eleanor Keller
Colleen Kiker
Kathleen Kiker
Bitsy Laudeman
Diane Manget
Lora Lou Mccardell
Courmey Merrick
Leigh Moise
Nina Newlin
Kathleen Ross
Jean Rowan
Vail Smith
Sandra Stinson
Mary Helen Seago
Virginia Waldo
Beverly Walther
Lisa Wetterhall
Margaret Wilkinson
Ann Williams
The St. Martin's Style Show, which was presented by the Mothers' Club, was held during one of the beginning weeks of school. Several members of the faculty plus a raft of the student body took part in the gala event. The varying scenes depicted different events of the school year. Everyone agreed that it was one of the best style shows ever given at the school, and those of future years will have to be spectacular to top this.
One of the final activities during the school year is Honor Day. At this time officers and representatives of the Student Council, the Shield, and the Halo are announced and special awards are rendered to those who merit them.
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The Women's Auxiliary of St. Martin's Church,
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"SENIOR and HOMECOMING PICTURES by DE SYLVA - DYER" 541 Royal