Los Angeles Catholic Girls High School - Crozier Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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XND THE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS In conjunction with research work in advanced English courses, the library has adequate facilities tor bibliog- raphy. At the same time, easy access is provided to recreational reading. Current periodical literature is also available. Miss Frances De Wolfe is in charge. The modern languages are an in- dispensable part of the curriculum. The program of Latin-American rela- tions has heightened the importance ot Spanish, already a vital commercial language in this area. As a research tool and for the beauty of its literature, French is considered important. Mod- ern languages are taught by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Society ot Mary. Miss Frances De Wolfe Librarian ttop picturel Sister M, Iustin, SM., Instructor in Spanish Ccenter picturel Sister M Bemgna IHM Instructor in Spanish flower leftlp Sister M. Thecla, l.H.M., Instructor in French flower centerl Sister M Conception SM Instructor in Spanish tlower rightl.

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TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CLASSIC The duties of keeping careful attend- ance records for the hundreds of stu- dents enrolled here, of checking pro- gram cards, and of maintaining vigilant enforcement of the school rules, fall to the dean of discipline, Sister Mary Wilhelmina, l.H.M. The principle of con- duct at Catholic Girls' High School is the development of a womanly self- respect and sense of dignity based on spiritual motives. Since the ideal of each student is the imitation of Mary, the Valiant Woman, the standards of conduct are necessarily high. Religion is, of course, the prime sub- ject of the curriculum and the prime reason for the existence of Catholic Girls' High School. Each student is re- quired to take Religion during each of her four years here. The Senior year is devoted to an intensive study of Apolo- getics. Emphasis throughout the four- year course is placed upon the prac- tical aspects of Religion, and the in- culcation of a deep spirit of personal love for Christ. Each Sister on the faculty, as Well as the principal and the vice- principal, teaches Religion. Each de- votes much time and energy to the attractive presentation and adequate explanation of this core of the cur- riculum. Literature, grammar, composition, and the basic techniques of speech are combined in the four-year course of English required of all academic students and taught by the Sisters of the lmmaculate Heart of Mary. The demands of the day are met by reme- dial reading, cinema reviewing, and panel discussions as variations of the routine work. The study of English has also been vitalized through the use of the visual and auditory aids of slides, motion pictures, radio, and phonograph presentations of literary classics. ln this manner, the twofold aim of the depart- ment, cultural background and prac- tical usage, is fulfilled. Top: Sister M. luliana, I.l'l.M., analyses with her class the types of paragraph development, below, Sister M. Georgina, l.H.M., explains a difficult grammar lesson.

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is W af-Yi-Wifi-l Top: between classes Sister Rose Catherine CSI, is gliznpsed in the corridor, center, Sister Helen Clarisse, C Sl points out the wander ings ol Aeneas to the advanced Latin class, lower picture, Sister M. Coluni C SI conducts a Latin Vocabulary drill f' sen- t V' i V K ll s M' r emu Top: Sister Mildred Ann, B.V.M,, lectures on nutrition to thi foods classes, below, Miss Margaret Murphy discusses with c clothing student the adaptability of material to pattern Latin, the language ot the Church, is taught in a tour-year course at Catholic Girls' High School. The work ot the classic writers of Latin prose and poetry is studied. To the modern student, the study ot Latin is of immeasurable Value, both in the systematic mental discipline provided and in the enrich- ment ot her English vocabulary. Train- ing in Latin composition brings the added reward ot a graceful style, while the world ot mythology is opened to the student ol classic literature, partic- ularly in the study ot the Aeneid.