Badin High School - Yearbook (Hamilton, OH)

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FATHER KENNETH BAKER Foreign Language SR. FRANCISCA, R. S. M. MR. WILLIAM VOGEL Classical Language The principal goal of the Classical Language Department is to develop the ability to read and comprehend Latin and Greek. In reaching this goal, several secondary goals will be achieved: an insight into the nature and struc- ture of language in general, an alertness t0 the possibilities and value of increasing English vocabulary by reference to Latin and Greek words, a respect for logical thinking, an appreciation of the contribution that Roman and Greek Civilization has made to our Whole Western culture, and the absorbtion of human ideals and values through contact with the great works of Classical literature. Growth in speaking, reading, and writing a second language is essentially growth in the marvelous art of communications between persons. This growth is the primary purpose of the foreign language department at Badin. French, Spanish, and Italian have been stud- ied in an effort to learn the language patterns of these people so as to penetrate to the spirit and culture of these nations. It is hoped that life interests and careers may develop from these courses. Above all, that each student may develop into a wiser and richer person because of foreign-language study, is the over-all goal of the department. MRS. CHARLES BOSSERT

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Science Presenteday science is changing our lives so rapidly that it is important that everyone has some basic knowledge of it. Items of scientific interest, such as stories of space, travel, of nuclear energy, of DNA and RNA and their re- lation to inheritance are constantly being pre- sented to us by newspaper, magazines, radio, and television. The well -educated person must necessarily have had some scientific background in order to comprehend What he reads. The science de- partment at Badin is attempting to fill this need for all students by offering a variety of science courses. Each student Will have had at least one science course before graduation. Those who are interested in science will be able to enroll in a number of courses that will adequately prepare them for study of science in college. SR. BARBARA ANN, O. S. F. SR. EMILIE, o. s. F. SR. MARGARET GEORGE, O. S. F. MRS. RAYMOND IMHOFF

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Home Economics One of the major goals of education is to im- prove family life. This goal is an underlying principle of the philosophy of and homemaking teacher. The home economics curriculm at- tempts to contribute to the solution of home, school, and community problems as they af- fect the student and his family, now and in the future. The course should help in the develop- ment of outstanding communities in a demo- cratic nation. The special value of a function- ing philosophy of home economics is in guiding individuals to discover the values most worth working for in personal life; to discover needs, interests, and talents which come within the field of home economics. SR. AGNES JULIE, S. N. D. Business Education The goal of the business education department is to aid each and everyone of its students master skills that Will be of value to him in the business world whether after high school, business school, or college. Through courses in Shorthand, typing, clerical and secretarial office practice and office machines the students attain the mechanical and mental skills de- manded of them to fill positions in business immediately after graduation. Courses in bookkeeping, business law, personal typing and notehand, serve students either for their per- sonal use or as exploratory courses for suc- cessful achievement in college. MISS DIANE MILLER SISTER JULIA MARIE, S. N. D.