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

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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.

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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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Clore Goelz, Lissa Bogutski, and Kathy Biehl get acquainted with culture of France through pictures and magazine articles. Dr. Margareta Alvarez Sister Mary Michon Mrs. Daniel J. Mongan In the newly installed language laboratory, tapes and records lary, and opportunities for practice to the French and Spanish can provide the basic dialogues, suppléments of useful vocabu- students. 19