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

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Co-chairmen of the Religion Department Brother Terence and Mr. Crouley ditcust future plant for tht department. Brother Albert learnt that all it not toil in hit religion elan. WITH A CONTEMPORARY BEAT Applying rheory to reality is always a problem — especially in regard to religion. But Benilde Religion department is striving to overcome this credibility gap. By establishing more personal relationships between teacher and student, problems can be discussed in a free and open manner. Through the use of more and better speakers, pupils realize that there are two sides to an issue and are then able to judge for themselves. In the marriage course offered, students are presented realistic attitudes on life and sex which do coincide with religious theory. By assigning current literature concerning ecumenism and modern life in general, the student is able to find his part in the world around him. Catholic —Christian —religion is the basis of study at Benilde. In his social world, a teenager can soon forget all but the existential. In a manner which attracts interest and attention and stimulates thought, the Benilde Religion department has made religion one of the most provocative courses offered. 15 A relaxed atmotphtre. a friend!) tmile. an able and willing teacher: these are tome of the many advantages one u itl find in Brother Dumas's religion clast.

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Some of the quettiom directed at Brother John are pretty tough: others are just plain funny. YOU’RE RIGHT-IT IS AN ODD QUESTION. BUT GO AHEAD ANYWAY Brother Uo realizes that listening is an integral part of any religion class. DAMN ... OOPS. Brother Jeffery knows hou easily a temper can be lost in such a trying subject as religion. RELIGION

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SO WHAT IF I DO USE CREST TOOTHPASTE? jokes Air. Hitmen. The ability to express oneself clearly is a crucial goal in today's progressive society. No student can consider his education complete without a proper knowledge and understanding of English. The Benilde English Department stresses self-expression in all phases of its activities, realizing that an individual who can communicate well with others stands a great chance of being successful in any field he chooses to enter. Through the study of literature, students learn to understand others and what they are trying to say. Essay and discussion encourage the individual to put forth and substantiate his own ideas. And the use of grammar ties these various aspects together. Activities based on English, such as the drama club and debate, also contribute to the formation of the well-rounded student. As a result of their training in English, students are more able to branch-out their education, which in turn leads to a much fuller and more rewarding life. GRAMMAR AND THEN PROVE IT! Air. Weiss challenges one of his students to support his statement.