St Josephs Academy - La Lumiere Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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 t. dlnsrplt’a Araiipnty The ever increasing popu- larity of St. Joseph’s Academy as an institution of learning, together with the proverbial health fulness of Prescott’s ge- nial climate, have drawn stu- dents in such numbers as to necessitate the erection of a more commodious building. The new St. Joseph’s Acad- emy, a handsome structure of native granite and sandstone brick, occupies a command- ing view overlooking the city of Prescott and many miles of surrounding country. The building, planned and furnished with artistic taste, as well as with a view to home comfort, fully equipped with modern improvements and appliances, sur- rounded by picturesque pine forests, appeals to the stu- dent whose mind and heart respond to elevating influ- ences. The fundamental aim of the institute, to educate physically, intellectually and morally, is powerfully sec- onded by an ascetic atmosphere so essential to the quiet concentration of the student in pursuit of the highest and best in the intellectual life. No time or pains are spared in helping pupils to learn to help themselves. Study hours are judiciously alternated with invigorating and refining physical exer- cises. Every advantage is offered for a liberal and thor- oughly Christian education, singularly free from the ordi- nary worry and drudgery of school life. Here every minute of the day is filled with pleasure and profit.

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 (Calrnhar September 6th to February 3rd - First Semester February 3rd to Commencement Day - Second Semester Daily Sessions - 8:30 A. M. to 3 P. M. Noon Recess - - 12 M. to 1 P. M. Christmas Vacation - Two Weeks Church Holy Days—Feast of All Saints, November 1st; Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th; Ascension Thursday. National Holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Washington’s Birthday, Decoration Day.

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Refinement of manner and gra- cious bearing, the charm of cultured woman, are carefully developed. The student’s mind is trained and strengthened in habits of originality, self reli- ance and moral strength. The student body is characterized by devotedness to study, cour- tesy and kindness within itself and loyalty to the school. Athletic sports are encour- aged with a view to insure grace and pose, a good car- riage, the symmetrical develop- ment and free play of the vital organs, and to secure and maintain health. Prescott affords an ideal climate for outdoor exer- cises during the greater part of the year. The ample grounds and the proximity to the pine forests are attrac- tive features. Musical concerts and dra- matic presentations that inter- sperse the scholastic year, while developing the student’s artistic taste, are entered into with such genuine pleasure that they may be classed with recreations rath- er than with studies.