Academy of Mount Saint Vincent - Chastellux Yearbook (Tuxedo Park, NY)

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Sr. Maria Turibius In her teaching of English 12 and 11, Senior and Junior Levels, SR MARIA TUR IBIUS introduced work sheets for students’ independent work as a new ap- proach, replacing classroom question and answer sessions. Class discussion on topical written or oral work was a natural development of the modular schedule system. Independent research was based on such authors as Shakespeare, Milton, Marlowe. Addison, Burns. Wordsworth, Lamb, Newman. Browning, Orwell, Graham Greene and others. SISTER TURIBIUS was also Adviser of the ‘COURIER’ — our School Paper, and was Class Adviser of Grade 10. In English 9 and 10 MISS MARIAN STARAPOLA attempted to bridge the gen- eration gap' in American Literature between early and contemporary writers. She initiated grammar groups' proving that really grammar can be fun. Creative projects based on The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible enabled the Sopho- mores to link the books they read with the world around them, giving them a new appreciation of literature and a deeper enjoyment in reading. Mythology and its importance in literature and art was a new field for most of the Freshmen. So were library skills and language study. Miss Marian Starapola

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History And English Resource Centers Are Spurs To Independent Study African and Asian Culture Studies for the Freshmen, European Culture Studies for the Sophomores and Ad- vanced Placement in European History for the Seniors were made interesting and challenging by SISTER KATH LEEN's lectures and notes and the discussions based on both. Knowledge of cultures other than our own was expanded, and in the new History Resource Center material was abundant and accessible for independent research. As Senior Class Adviser and Moderator of the Student Council SISTER KATHLEEN has few free moments. In this double role she was always available to the students as they plan the major events of Senior Year — their Closed Retreat, their Prom, their Fashion Show and Class Play, and finally Commencement. With the Stu- dent Councillors she worked out details of student gov- ernment. privileges, responsibilities and penalties, and also holiday get-togethers and other functions. Sr. Kathleen Nora In her American History, Advanced Government and Ad- vanced Economics Courses, SISTER FRANCESCA encour aged students to make greater use of the Audio-Visual Aids available in the Library, and also of the new History Resource Center. Students were required to report on one film or filmstrip a month. Their research assignments gave them a broader view of history, since their material had to be obtained from several different authors. SISTER FRANCESCA was Junior Class Adviser and Moder ator of the Civics Club. One of the projects of the Civics Club was the planning of an Ecology Day to make stu- dents aware of constructive measures of conservation of our environment. Early in December Sister took the Juniors on a Field Trip to Philadelphia. It was a rewarding experience The Mint. Independence Hall and Christ’s Church were its highlights. Unlike last year’s Mystic trip, it was uneventful — no Bus Troubles! 24 Sr. Marie Francesca

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Easter Trips Abroad Sparked Greater Interest In Modern Languages In both the Spanish and French Departments a Fourth Year Course was introduced for the first time. This meant that students who had done excellent work in either language and wished to do advanced work in the field were able to do so. The Easter trips to Italy in 68, to Spain in ’69 and France in 70 had made many of these students aware of the advan- tages of a knowledge of the cultural background of these countries and the importance of fluency in conversation and ease in comprehension. These were some of the goals of the fourth year courses. Co-Curricular Clubs added a new dimension to both Spanish and French, and members of the Language Clubs went to New York to attend Spanish and French Plays and to enjoy the special cuisine of each country at a Restaurant featuring it. The Spanish Club attended 'La Casa de Bernada Alba' and after it dined at El Faro. The French Club combined with the Art Appreciation students and presented a program fea- turing French Art and Artists. Sr. Gertrude Miriam SR. GERTRUDE MIRIAM was again Head of the Spanish De- partment and Moderator of the Spanish National Honor So- ciety and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine through which a group of Seniors teach Religion to children from the Tuxedo Park School. MRS. ROSE KRAUS was again Head of the French Department and also Moderator of the National Honor Society. 26 Mrs. Rose Kraus