Academy of Notre Dame - Memories Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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Religion and Social Studies . CHRISTIANS whose high idealism, Personal charm, womanliness, re- finement and true culture reflect Christ and His Mother Mary is the aim of religious instruction and learning at the academy. Well quali- fied faculty members instill in their students the attitudes, under- standings, and habits necessary for Christlike living. Assuming the responsibilities of adulthood, the application of Christian principles to a life of service in the career she has chosen is the goal of ail the students at Notre Dame. The early moming distribution Holy Communion enables the girls to offer their work of the day to God. Responsibility, the need of every Catholic layman today, is vividly expressed by Father Wesselmann, Senior Religion instructor. After class discussions between Father Callahan, Vivian Vermeersch, Mara- beth Ebel, and Pat Buss are an impor¬ tant part of Religion. This gives the students a better opportunity to com- prehend more fully ail the principles of our Catholic faith.

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Of primary importance at every educational institution are the academie subjects which are offered. These must include a wide and thorough sélection of courses which will préparé a girl to take her place in the modem world as a woman. Whether she gears herself toward a professional career, or if she pictures herself in the business world, Notre Dame’s courses adequately fulfill every qualifica¬ tion necessary. The Academy also offers to every stu- dent who, in the future, may be the mother of other N.D. girls, a wonderful préparation in the arts and skills needed to care for a home and a family. Truly each girl greatly appréciâtes the academie courses which are made available for her at the Academy of Notre Dame.

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Gateway to Good Citizenship THESE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS Mrs. Gerald Heck—Citizenship; Mrs. William Gifford--English, American Problems, Study Superviser; Sister M. Aline--Sophomore Homeroom C203, World History, English, Future Teachers of America Moderator; Miss Peggy Driscoll—Freshman Homeroom C120, World History, Civics; Sister Richard Marie—Senior Homeroom 110, American History, Driver ' s Educa¬ tion, Sodality Moderator, exchange views on the frustrating results of Communist advances. THE BASIC PURPOSE OF EDUCA¬ TION is to train good, God-fearing citizens. Social Studies aiso meets this challenge by giving students a clear, objective picture of our so¬ ciety, by point ing out the many challenges it offers, but most im¬ portant, Social Studies inspires students so that they will be pre- pared to do their part as future citizens in meeting the demands of Christian social living. WORLD HISTORY STUDENTS Jane Schwalb, Alice Foran, Kay Stomer, Kathy Bauer, Ercile Ferrenbach, and Sharon Buxton not only read, study, and learn about the events that made history, but they also leam the location of different countries on the globe. IN AMERICAN PROBLEMS students keep informed with the daily American and world news.