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

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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

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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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Mr. James Cur an, Math, Physics As children we relish the advancement and responsibility of adults and as adults we relish the freedom and innocence of children. The group of people who are in my midst are those who are on the brink of adulthood and I do not try to spire their own realizations. Mr. William Opsahl, Biology Two factors affect the growth of the brain: the environment and inheritance. I try to manipulate the environment so as to permeate maturity, but do nothing for youthfulness since it seems to be implanted through inheritance. Mrs. Lucie Putter, Biology, Chemistry Always remember: know yourself. God helps those who help themselves. aime 5 Miss Mary Ellen Brady, Math ... 1] should ask that a gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life, as an unfailing antidote against the boredom and disenchantments of later years... —Rachel Carson