St Joseph Notre Dame High School - Reflections Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Mrs. Theresa Hom, Social Sciences The eagle was once nothing but an egg, but what would we know about the nature, the meaning, the possibilities of that egg had we never seen the eagle soaring in splendor against the sky? a Miss Rose Sartori, Italian, Spanish By promoting a classroom atmosphere wherein students, through guidance, experience freedom to develop a positive, serious outlook on the future. At the same time, furthering educational goals and interests through the channels of creativity-a factor common to all ages. Ms. Mary Kay Wesolek, Art, U.S. History Sometimes, and unfortunately, to “grow up” in our society means to stop growing: to conform to the definition of ‘adult’ and change no more. We should struggle instead to maintain the flexibility and open-mindedness of our childhood which are the essence of real “growth”. Mr. Barry Weiss, History, P.E. To be open and honest like a child is a great attribute for anyone. I try to promote this youthfulness by being open, honest and friendly with all the students I encounter. After all, if a teacher can be a child; why can’t they?

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Without Religion We Are Cowards Sr. Johanne, Guidance Counsellor Sr. Phyllis Cook, Religion, Math Children often stop to wonder and usually bring joy simply by being themselves. I try to encourage students to deepen the habit of pausing to wonder at God’s goodness and to find new ways of bringing joy to others.

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The Wide World Is All Before Us Miss Concha Castellanos, Spanish, Physiology Teach-with the intention of beauty; Think-that God has placed you ina position to mold tomorrow's world Mrs. Mary Aiello, French Gabriela Mistral Mr. Robert Sickenger, Guidance Director The key ingredient in the development of maturity is the element of humor which places the world in perspective and allows us to enjoy the light-hearted along with the serious. All teaching should lead to this