West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School - Gleam Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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'T'-I-I-E C'-3L.'Ef-Qf'Y'l 193 Xffga I SIYTFR M. El'FRlp.4. Slsri-R M. Fimwctls HE world of the twentieth century is sciencefniinded, hence the Science Depart' ment, taught hy the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, Philadelphia Foundation, occupies an important place in West Cath' olic's educational scheme. Biology is a ref Sisriiu M. Ei.IiRhIiA SISHR M. SYLVIA quired suhject on the Sophomore roster, while Sm-ian M. Ci,orn.im Sisrian M. 'TuoMAsiNi-., chemistry is a popular elective in the junior JH-54 74? -f5m,,.,.,.,,,,,,, and Senior years. THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Biology unfolds the romance of animal and plant life. In chemistry, familiar inatter takes on a new guise, and the imagination is aroused hy coinhining elements and ohserving the reaction. The importance of science in our day cannot he overfestimated, and the Sisters of St. Francis have carried over to this field the expert teaching technique acquired hy years of experience at l-lallahan in these suhiects. To these Sisters also is entrusted the privilege ol' the sacristan. Vtfith shining gold and colorful flowers, they prepare the throne for the coming of the Author of All Science. CATHERINE KANE, '35. Busy Cir 1- NIISTS Pl'usl'i-. AN El.l'5lVli l?ORMl'I..'X 'Twenty Q 5

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T-I-4-E C-3l.'E-QFYW 19.3 EST CATHOLICS pride in her Art Department supervised hy Sisters of the Holy Child jesus is more than justiiied. The colorful posters, friezes, and paintings that pulwlici:e Vv'cst Catholic's activities, to say nothing of the f'unnies, cartoons, and etchings in the Reaper and fiI.li.XM, are all the result of the Art Departinenfs divine unrest. Besides the study of formfandfcolor and of technique, many of the art periods are devoted to the study and class discussion of the lives of classic and modern painters. The critical dissection of masterpieces, of contemporary paintings, that is conducted in the class periods, inculcates in the art student a knowledge and love of the lweautiful, a critical discernment, an appreciation of the hest in art, while at the saine time it trains her in creative expression. Last hut not least, the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus manage skilfully the school stationery shop whose clever window displays are an everfpresent urge to the shopping instinct. GRACE GENLLENBACH, '35. ART DEPARTMENT MOTHER MARY AMBROSIQ MoTHraR MARY Bi2RiaNir:i4: Nineteen CRifATiv1a .'XR'l'lS'I'S VSIURK IN A Srrnio .ATMUSPIIHRI

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I -I-4-E Gil..-Ef-CIFYW 193 HE aim of Hygiene, as someone has so aptly said, is to improve the quality of life. Quite naturally then, this suhject, taught hy the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, Philadelphia Foundation, finds a place in the education of the West Catholic student. The Hrst objective of this course is to promote good health in the individual: another important outcome is a very desirahle and necessary civic spirit. The interdependence of community health and personal health is constantly emphasized, for on the youth of today rests the responsibility for the community of tomorrow. Practical hygiene at West Catholic is under the direction of Miss julia O'Halloran, a graduate nurse, who presides most efliciently over a completely equipped infirmary. Through the daily visits of Dr. Emilie Burke and Miss O'Halloran's constant care, the health of the student hody is wisely safeguarded. MARY E. T. MCGowAN, '35. Miss JULIE OQHALLORAN YGIENE 'Twentywne Casa Accziomwr