Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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LEFT : Dec Dee Czemoch and Mary Libauskas dramatize a This Is Your Life” presentation featuring Scout from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. TOP RIGHT : In small group discussions about a short story Ellen Stinar discovers the importance of concentrating on someone else’s point of view. CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Gilbertson guides English II students as they present a symposium about Houdini, complete with a box-model to illustrate one of his famous tricks. Mrs. Joyce Thomas English I, II, IV Mr. Kevin Zajdel English I Biblical Literature S. M. Jonathan, SS.C.M. English II, III Mrs. Alice Rose Landeck English I Academics — 21

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S. Gilmary, SS.C.M. Mrs. Edith Dakich Mr. Raymond DeFabio Mrs. Ella Gilbertson English III, IV English II English III, IV English II, IV American Studies Journalism, Public Speaking 20 — Academics TOP: Mr. DeFabio helps his students probe more deeply into the meaning of great American short fiction. CENTER: Even television can become a learning tool to present a more visual lesson in Contemporary Authors class. Literacy ranks high in the list of Andrean priorities — every student is required to take four years of English. Through a well- developed program of grammar, composition skills, literature, and oral expression, the English Department puts an extremely useful tool in the minds of students — their country’s language. The first three years concentrate mainly on fundamentals without which the fourth year choice of electives would be i mpossible. For those interested in further study there is Journalism and Public Speaking. If Johnny can’t read” at Andrean, it’s not because of lack of exposure to the written word.

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For the mere cost of one year and a few books, an Andrean student is able to travel around the world in any of the three foreign language programs. French, Spanish, and German grammar, pronunciation, and composition put the mastering of a second language within the grasp of any student willing to apply himself to the discipline required. The literature and cultural heritage of each branch of the department broaden the student’s understanding and appreciation of other people. The study of classical Latin begins in a very un-classical way — with the programmed text and coordinated tapes of ARTE I LATINAE. Higher levels study and enjoy the works of great Roman writers. In effect, then, not all of us speak the same language”, but, scholastically speaking, that’s an asset. TOP: Drills in verb conjuga- tion are a necessity in learn- ing various Latin tenses for all Latin students. CENTER LEFT: A concert by Mr. Dowalgo’s Spanish III class brings Christmas entertainment to Miss O’Hara’s class and furthers their learning of Spanish customs. CENTER RIGHT: Spanish II students find that a Christmas celebra- tion without a pihata is only half a celebration, and trying to find a sturdy hanging place is half the fun. Mrs. Deborah Lee French I, II, III, IV S. Marguerite Dankulich, SS.C.M. Spanish I, II Mr. Mitchell Dowalgo, C.S.B. Spanish II, III New Testament 22 — Academics