Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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It’s not only the wearing of uniforms or the presence of nuns and priests that makes Andrean different from other schools — it’s the concept of a faith community and religious teaching that makes our school different. The Theology Department serves a very valuable function here at Andrean — it justifies the existence of the school. Andrean exists primarily for educating young men and women in their faith. Any good school provides a purely secular education, but a good Catholic school through its Theology Department widens a person’s vision to take in the sacred. Andrean offers Freshman students an opportunity to delve into Salvation History in the Old Testament; Sophomores work their way through the New Testament. With a Biblical background Juniors study the Psychology of man while Seniors pursue Faith and Sacraments and Morality. Meant to be more than a mere forum for presenting information, these classes give Andrean students an opportunity to grow in the Spiritual life. TOP: Mr. Kasun leads Freshman boys through the ups and downs of Salvation History in Biblical Literature. CENTER LEFT: Mike Walsh and Dan Dakich dramatize the idolatry of Old Testament times using a modern idol — the Fonz”. CENTER RIGHT: New Testament students discover that the only way to gain insight into the Bible is to read it. S. Mary Anne Nemec, SS.C.M. Faith and Sacraments Psychology Rev. Edward Baenziger, C.S.B. Psychology English II, IV 1 8 — Academics

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Like the navigation officer on a ship, the Guidance Department at Andrean charts the student’s course through four years of high school. Some students require very little assistance in determining their strengths and weaknesses, ambitions and needs; others require more time and much patience. Front and center, ready and willing to listen and act on the students’ individual needs are our four guidance counselors. Job opportunities, scholarship applications, college entrance information, and much more pass through the hands of these people every day. There’s never a dull moment in the four main hall offices — people who help people are always busy. LEFT : What seems to be the long and short of the Guidance Department is actually Mr. Chelap and Sister Alfred posting college bulletins for anxious seniors. BELOW : Mr. Chircop provides explanations as well as answers to the difficult planning of a four-year plan. Mr. Christopher Nicolini S. M. Alfred, SS.C.M. Mr. Michael Chelap Rev. Mr. Manuel Chircop. Guidance Director Guidance Counselor Guidance Counselor C.S.B. English I Physical Science Guidance Counselor Psychology Academics — 17

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LEFT : In Morality class Father Kelly explains some of the important issues facing young men and women today. CENTER LEFT : Psychology students Pam Christ, Teri Lennertz, and Donna Pearce use a football game to illustrate man’s basic need for others. CENTER RIGHT: In a skit demonstrating man’s need for meaning in life, Monica Butkowski, Andrea Dauro, and Lori Codespoti try to convince Teresa Carlino of the importance of using her talents to help others. Jeanne Ambrc, SS.C.M. Mr. Robert Kasun, C.S.B. ychology Biblical Literature blical Literature English I Rev. James Kelly, C.S.B. Morality English III, IV Academics — 1 9