Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Guidance While its quarters in the main hall might be unimposing, the job Andrean ' s Guidance Department performs surely is not. Five dedicated counselors give freely of themselves to help students through the maze of high school life. Schedules, colleges, scholarships, and careers are little problem for the counselors and their extensive collection of files and catalogues. Between trips to visit their counselors, students are kept up-to-date on college and job opportunities via the guidance bulletin boards. The Guidance Department helps lead (not push) the student toward his ultimate goals in life. TOP: Dave Falcone and Father Chircop pool brainpower to construct a well-rounded four-year plan. CENTER LEFT: On the advice of Mr. Nicolini, Sue Simko gets a head start in college- hunting. CENTER: Some major decisions are made in small places, like Kathy Arellano ' s college plans in Sister Mary Anne ' s office. ABOVE: College? You name it, it ' s in the Guidance Department ' s files — and Sister Alfred can find it. Mr. Christopher Nicolini Guidance Director Economics S.M. Alfred, SS.C.M. Guidance Counselor English I Rev. Manuel Chircop, C.S.B. Guidance Counselor Algebra I Academics — 19

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DeDicanon We dedicate this book to our grace-filled memory of Sister M. Emma, SS.C.M. 1912-1979 Andrean without Sister Emma? Like northern Indiana without Lake Michigan. Sister Emma knew Andrean in its infancy, taught in its childhood years, and singlehandedly engineered the library into the efficient and well-stocked information center that it is. We will all sorely miss her soft-spoken voice, her meticulous organization, her kind humor and beaming smile, her unswerving loyalty to the Andrean community. Our loss is heaven ' s gain. 18 — Dedication

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Theology The adolescent years are a time of rapid personal development. While most high schools guide the student ' s intellectual and social growth, Andrean, through its Theology Department, endeavors also to nurture the student ' s spiritual life. Freshmen explore the Old Testament foundations of their faith in Biblical Literature. For Sophomores, New Testament examines the life of Christ and the history of the early Church. With a firm knowledge of Biblical concepts, Juniors and Seniors through Psychology, Morality, and Faith and Sacraments, deepen their understanding of themselves, their faith in God, and their ability to respond maturely to His love. Ultimately, Andrean ' s Theology Department seeks to bring every student closer to his life ' s goal. TOP: Sister Paul plays the prophet by proclaiming Amos to her Bibik al l iterature c lass. CENTER LEFT: With candles symbolizing the light of Christ in the world, Sister Edith ' s New Testament students participate in a ceremony commemorating His presentation in the temple. CENTER RIGHT : A little 1 personal attention from Fr. kelly assures Chris Sfyrna that she 1 understands the 1 question on the Morality test. S. Carol Marie 1 , SS.C.M. New Testament Psychology S. M. Edith, SS.C.M Bibik al Literature New Testament 20 — Academics