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

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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

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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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Sr. Maria Goretti Wealth In 3G’s — G-erman, G-lee And G-uitar Clubs In her teaching of BIOLOGY and CHEMIS- TRY, SR. MARIA GORETTI emphasized the importance of student observation, experi- mentation and experience — and also inde- pendent reading. Although the tangible goals of Regents credits appealed to some students. SISTER considered certain intan- gibles more important as life assets. Having spent seven years in Germany, SR. GORETTI was well qualified to teach Ger- man — an elective open to Juniors and Seniors. Grammar was taught, but stress was placed on understanding and being understood. WUNDERBAR! Mr. Eugene Judge, Sr. Maria Goretti And Pam Prial MR. EUGENE JUDGE has built on the fine foundations he laid in '69 — 70 and the members of this year's Glee Club included several three part songs in their repertoire. The first term was spent preparing for AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS in which the Glee Club combined with the Dramatic Club. The second term was spent preparing for the Spring Concert in which both classical and modern songs were included. SR. MARIA GORETTI was Moderator of the Glee Club and PAM PRIAL was re-elected its President. Mr. Eugene Judge Among the new clubs formed this year was the Guitar Club of which SR. GORETTI was the Moderator and ROSEMARY BROOKS the first President. Members of the Club enjoyed each other’s playing, taught each other techniques and songs, and played at various school functions. Their first Concert was so well received by the students that it was decided to invite parents and friends to the second concert.