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

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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.

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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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That every woman has the soul ot an artist is an indisputable tact, but the range ot Womanly interests Within the arts is Wide. Music, for instance, is the choice ot many who are talented in this field. Both vocal and instrumental music is taught by the Sisters ot the Holy Cross, and the courses offered present oppor- tunity tor frequent performances before the student body as Well as for outside groups. The art course taught by the Sisters ot the Blessed Virgin Mary is well planned to develop a deeper appreciation of beauty and a desire to give expression in a recognized torm to that beauty. Classes in dramatics and public speaking, coached by Miss Ruth Gaines, give excellent drill in voice and diction, While providing a basic training in poise. The study of the household arts brings the joy of service Well rendered to the Womanly tasks ot home economics and dress design. The former is taught by the Sisters ot the Blessed Virgin Mary, the latter by Miss Margaret Murphy, Cne or both ot these courses is considered essential to a Well- rounded program. l t played by the orchestra Sister M. Solana, B.V.M nd a s steps in sketching the h d Utilizing a busy lunch h Mi R t Gaines, drama coach, c nduct minute rehearsal on lines Sister Miriazn Rose, C.SC s difficult passage before a Gle C D practice. Sister M, Iosephus, C,S.C expla interpretation of one of the set ctions