This year's Literary Appreciation Society enjoyed a great term of reading and recitation; especially our graduating class. The author the girls chose to celebrate this year was Jane Austin-Healy, the famed 19th century author of such classics as Prada and Prejudice, Incense and Stability, Almay, and Purse Suede Fun! You may recall many of the quotes here in; the girls both enjoyed reading them and...on occasion...portraying them. Our 2012 Graduating Class Literary Appreciation Society....
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Daniel Fitzhugh was grateful for the opportunity to perform for his boyfriend.
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Timmy Carlucci loves meditating out of doors before speaking in public...
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Jackie has such a difficult time waiting...
but he loves 18th century classic literature...and youth will be served, aye?
but he loves 18th century classic literature...and youth will be served, aye?
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Some of our students love acting out their own interpretation of Miss Austin-Healy's prose.
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As you can see, some of our students are somewhat less than enthusiastic.
He came around when we promised refreshments afterwards.
He came around when we promised refreshments afterwards.
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Tante Andrea joined in the merriment with the students...
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Paul Benoit loves playing pretend, and being the president of the Drama Club as well,
he is afforded many opportunities.
he is afforded many opportunities.
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This was one of the nicest presentations.
All three girls, Alfie, Archie, and Benjamin, were under the impression
that each of the other two were actually "GG's,"
as Archie likes to put it. What fun!!!
All three girls, Alfie, Archie, and Benjamin, were under the impression
that each of the other two were actually "GG's,"
as Archie likes to put it. What fun!!!
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Calvin Addams actually thought the dress was too blase' for his recitation.
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Samuel brought his girlfriend from home; after their impending nuptials,
they plan on attending McGill University
for graduate work together in the fall!
they plan on attending McGill University
for graduate work together in the fall!
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Louis and Richard never did make the presentation...
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Martin got married over Spring Break, and Phyllis insisted on doing his nails for the presentation.
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Of course, self-realization can be an important component of great literature, as Darren has already discovered.
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Imagine Davey's surprise when his chosen speech coincided
with his go-ahead approval for surgery! Providential, I say!
with his go-ahead approval for surgery! Providential, I say!
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Edward typifies the spirit of Miss Austin-Healy's determination and dedication to her art.
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Margo, last year's Club President, was able to attend and help Phillip with his speech. Margo spent last summer in Colorado Springs and will be attending Medical School this coming August.
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and finally...
While some found the required attire for the presentation somewhat restrictive,
Allan and Garret were just fine. Allan was heard to exclaim off-mike
"Oh hell, I just love corsets."
Allan and Garret were just fine. Allan was heard to exclaim off-mike
"Oh hell, I just love corsets."
All quotes from the works of Jane Austen, including Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility.
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another little bit of silliness
to brighten my day. Thanks, sis.
Thank you 'Drea.
Another lovely,lighthearted giggle,much appreciated.
ALISON
That was wonderful!
How long did it take you to photograph those lovelies?
Portia
You're Such A Clever Girl
I don't know how you do it, but don't stop,
Joanne
I enjoy these times.
Thanks Andrea,
I am growing to treasure your sharing of pictures and others sharing poems.
We do not have art galleries or other avenues of expression open to us as we might wish.
Love and hugs,
JessieC
Jessica E. Connors
Jessica Connors
Thank you Drea for this wonderful pictoral presentation.
It absolutely made me smile. Thank you for this early morning, light hearted showing.
"With confidence and forbearance, we will have the strength to move forward."
Love & hugs,
Barbara
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
Great fun!
I love your presentations! The pictures quotations, and your commentary all fitted very nicelt.
Louise
Persuasion
Emma was strolling through Mansfield Park, spotted Northanger Abbey and was persuaded to put aside per Pride and Prejudice and be sensible.
A towering work of literary merit worthy of any of the greatest bards of history, such as 'Robert Burns the cakes', 'William Shake-a-leg', 'Mark Twang', 'Hans off-my-rumpledstilts' and 'Aesops my-tea'.
Susie
Cute
Just too cute for words
Hugs
Patricia
Happiness is being all dressed up and HAVING some place to go.
Semper in femineo gerunt
Ich bin eine Mann
Lovely
What a wonderful mind you have, Drea.
Thank you for brightening my day.
Joani
Ah Maman!
Lovely and witty as always, you bring sunshine to a rainy day.
Thank you, with all my love,
Diana