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Acknowledgements The YEARBOOK STAFF of CHASTELLUX ’70 would like to ex press its appreciation to the many people who have helped to make this book possible. FIRST AND FOREMOST we wish to thank SISTER CON- STANCE MARY who is the most dedicated Adviser an activ- ity could have. We appreciate all the time and energy she has given us. WE ALSO THANK EV ARNOLD and BEVERLEY PFOST of the American Yearbook Company who have taken such a personal interest in our book. THANK YOU, SISTER MARY PERPETUA. SISTER RITA GUSHUE and all the Members of the Faculty for your un- failing cooperation. A THANK YOU to all the students for their financial and moral support. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS, and especially to MR. VINCENT IORIO, and to anyone who helped us in any way . . . THANK YOU! The YEARBOOK STAFF MARGO VENNING PEGGY FORD Editor-In-Chief Co Editor MAYRA GUERRERO. PAM NIXON. SHEILA O'TOOLE and ELLEN POLLOCK KATHY CLARK NANCY COX LAURA MAZA Associate Editors Business Manager Staff Photographer Staff Artist TERRY BYRNE. CHRIS JORDAN. JANET WENTZ and KIM WHITE 120
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Philosophy Of Education Of The Mount In the course of a very recent self-evaluation of the Academy, a Committee of Faculty Members tried to put into words the Philosophy of Education of the Academy. Its first rough draft was not complete until long after the Curriculum section of our Yearbook, where it really belonged, had gone to the Publisher. However, we felt that even in its present form, the statement is so beau- tiful, so clear an explanation of the background against which the story’of this year told and pictured in this book took place, that we are including it in the conclud- ing pages of the book. Parents and Educators will ap- preciate and value it now. The Class of 1970 will in years to come. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Academy of Mount Saint Vincent Tuxedo Park. New York 10987 The Faculty It is the obligation of the members of our Faculty to accept the awesome and compelling challenge of the world situation, to perpetuate the traditions of the nation and to foster an evaluation of existing conditions in society for an honest appraisal of existing values. Through example, the teacher sets Christian standards of conduct and adds richness and beauty to her own life in order to enrich the lives of others. For such teaching she is physically fit. mentally alert and growing, emotionally poised and vibrant, socially aware of her responsibility and spiritually attuned to uplift ing and inspiring influences. A dedication to truth commits the teacher to greater competence, greater human sympathy, and greater openmindedness. Her obligation is to penetrate deeply the reality she interprets for and with her students In living the fullness of her own existence, she is account- able to the community at large. At Mount Saint Vincent, the Faculty Administration relationship is characterized by cooperation and interest. Teachers are encouraged to par ticipate actively in policy formation and decision making, and her obligation to achieve excellence in teaching is facilitated by freedom of voice and respect for individuality. The warm interpersonal relationships of the faculty members is an expression of living the Christian experience In cooperation with the parents, the teacher fulfills her moral obligation of preparing young people to live and lead in the present society. The Student Body Our suburban environment, the caliber of our students as daughters of parents in varied professions, and our limited enrollment, necessitate that our work involve the creation of an atmosphere in which these young women can develop the moral integrity to understand and function in the various levels of our fluid society. In its curriculum the Academy provides for 1) students who intend to enter college. 2) stu dents who are registered at the Academy to secure a cultural preparation for life in their own social sphere, and 3) stu- dents whose intellectual achievement does not qualify them to aspire to college, but whose powers can be developed by suitable study adjustments to assist them towards a useful life in the world Members of the Faculty are directed to evaluate the potential of each student and to help her achieve success according to her ability. SR. RITA GUSHUE escorts parents of a prospective student through the school on the afternoon of OPEN HOUSE in November En route Sister gave an informal explanation of our Philosophy of Education “A child is a pure and holy flower and it is possible to tend and water this child-plant with due care and attention that it may blossom and seek the Sun.” The blossoming of a personality occurs when the yet un- molded personality becomes aware of her own personal dignity and is encouraged to strive for genuine integrity based on a consciousness of her own social worth, and her Christian obligation to her fellow man. It is the function of the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent to aid each student in becoming her best self through actualization of our educa tional apostolate in the light of the teachings of Vatican Council II. As an educational institution in a democratic society, the school recognizes its responsibility for creating an atmosphere in which the spirit of democracy can flourish; respect for worthy leadership and democratically established authority; consideration for the rights, properties, abilities and obligations of others; respect for the dignity and worth of the individual; cooperative striving towards goals agreed upon; responsibility for oneself and for the welfare of all mankind. Specifically, as a religiously affiliated institution, we base our efforts on the social implications of the gospels and carry out our democratic obligations through Chnstian Humanism, which addresses itself to the dignity of the intel lect and its moral conscience, and is thereby opposed to the obstacles deterrent to full human development — poverty, prejudice, racism and war. Dynamics of Change In no other period of human history has a way of life with its characteristic institutions been so completely subject to change. The lack of a stable, definite and concrete future necessitates a form of education which can adapt to the changing life situation and to sociological as well as tech nological advances. The vastly increased scope of knowledge requires that students learn the source of obtaining informa tion rather than mere factual knowledge They must be prepared to adapt to various situations in life, which require the development of self-control and the ability to become self responsible. Changes in our social structure, brought about by a more penetrating interpretation of our Constitu tion. as well as an awareness of obligations resulting from human relations, require that our young women develop a spirit of giving and love and an openness to spiritual devel opment. In order to inculcate these values, a diversity in com mumcation is necessary. This diversity must be permeated with sensitivity and enthusiasm which flows from our per sonal consecration and professional dedication and an informed appreciation of the value of our culture and the opportunities of our day.
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