Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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Mrs. Koch sorts Freshman pictures for student personal file. Secretaries Essential for Office Efficiency Unless a student drops into the office to discuss the smoking regulations with Brother Amedy or to seek approval of a Student Council project from Brother Justin, the average student seldom notices the industrious trio of secretaries in the Academic Office. Nevertheless, Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Biasing, and Mrs. Holmes go about their work in an efficient, steady manner. Though continuously occupied with letters, files, and records, Mrs. Koch still finds time to help a worried student. As Business Office secretary, Mrs. Biasing handles statements, checks, and receipts for the financial side of the administration. Assisting Mrs. Biasing, is Mrs. Holmes, who usually handles tuition records and other necessary assignments. Although their work is infrequently acknowledged, it forms a vital part of office efficiency. Junior Dan Winker receives a receipl from Mrs. Holmes. Mrs. Biasing displays speed and accuracy counting office money. 27

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Father O’Connor Projects Christian Spirit Father O’Connor answers questions on the new changes in the liturgy. In the past three years. Father Vincent O'Connor has been both priest ami friend to all Benilde students. Although he retains the position of assistant pastor at Good Shepherd Parish. Father O’Connor has always been ready to donate his time as chaplain at Benilde. Every Thursday his door opens to all students for confessions or for spiritual counsel. Father also provides the opportunity for school-wide participation at First Friday Mass and daily reception of Holy Communion in the brother’s chapel. Benilde has been fortunate during the past year to have Father O'Connor as its chaplain. Senior Ed Twomcy receive Holy Communion from Father O'Connor at the mas of the Holy Spirit. 26

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Religion Courses Teach Knights to Live Faith Brother Bruno repairs books for Monday's class. BROTHER BRUNO WALTER Religion I II; Moderator: Contact; Christian Brother's Parent's Club; Student's Retreats; Vocation Director; Head of the Religion Department; Coach: Tennis. BROTHER TERRENCE Religion III; American History; Moderator: Contact; Coach: Freshman Basketball; Assistant Freshman Football. Because a young man has been compelled to face increased responsibilities and demands in society. he must be able to live his faith as well as profess it. Replacing the Living With Christ series, is a new text which has conveyed this most important idea to the students of Benilde. The Religion department has clearly explained the value of understanding God and self by stressing personal involvement. The education of a Catholic young man in both mind and soul has been the ultimate goal of the Christian Brothers. Brother Bruno, Brother Kevin, Brother Terrence, Brother Theodore, and Mr. James Murphy have shown the students that the purpose of one’s life has a deeper meaning. Brother Terrance shows Brother Jude Michael his expert dribbling techniques in an after school basketball game. 28