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

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Sister Lorita ' s service as a full-time guidance counselor was an invaiuable asset to many students in their choice of a career. Understanding Gained By Faculty and Students A faculty member is not onlv a teacher, but a person intercstcd in the individual development of hcr students. In the classroom or after school, the faculty showed active interest in ail student activities from an English test to the Senior Prom. They were always willing to listen to conversation from the most casual small talk to the most serious problem. They were happv to aid the student in any way from a ride home to a small loan. These many and varied associations hâve enabled the faculty and their students to bridge the différence in âge and position which sometimes prevents an atmos¬ phère of sinccre friendliness. Sister Conran extends a helping hand to a vexed math student. Informai conversations slowly increased mutual understanding.

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1 Sister Noreen Promoted Individual Development Effectively supervising 780 girls is no easy task, but as principal Sister Noreen adequately discharged this duty each day. Her interest has been reflected in the advice she is always willing to give, and the cheerful- ness with which she put forth the effort to hclp the students follow the school’s motto — Virtus et Scientia, irtue and Knowledge. Sister Noreen has been actively interested in the numerous school activities, in the acad¬ emie curriculum, and especially in the students as in dividuals. 1 1er dedicated assistance has helped many stu cents reach their full potential — mentally, morally, and socially. Beep! Beep! The public address signais morning announcements. Sister Noreen introduces Genevieve Paredes from Mexico to Angelico Montjoy from Lima, Peru, foreign exchange students. Sister Noreen and Mrs. Ruth Vassallo of Belleville High School and JC discuss the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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English and Languages Encourage World Unity The language barricrs between tbe peuple of America and the people of otber nations bcgan to crumblc as thc students developed a mastery of foreign languages. While French and Spanish were studied for their con- versational value, Latin provided a dcep undcrstanding of the origin of our English vocabulary. The English classes stressed individual interprétation of literature, free expression in créative writing, and increased aptitude in oral communication. To acquire an acute sensé of critical review, upperclassmcn part ici- pated in group discussions of a modem film sériés. Sister Jane Marie Mrs. Elmer Katt Sister Rita Marie Sister Francis de Sales Dictionary work and study of word origins fascinate students. Discussions probed ail aspects of readîng program sélections.