Divine Child High School - Clarion Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Mark Carpenter aids Kevin Burke in laying out the next edition. Meanwhile. John Bonfiglio types the copy. English — Journey Through The Center Of Self-Expression “The Scarlet Letter' stimulates a group discussion in English II. Walking past the different classes, one could become involved in the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” encounter Billy Budd, witness Macbeth’s murders, or tour Dante’s hell. Further investigation, how- ever, reveals the complete story of the D.C. cur- riculum. By wading through English rules, reports or term papers, students learn the techniques of style and the clear thinking involved in accurate expres- sion. These skills are further enhanced at each level through the literary arts. Mr. Mikonczyk’s freshmen patiently chisel at the “Great Books;’ Miss Madigan helps sophs become aware of the color interpretations in Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter; “my pal. Bill” slips into many of Miss Paquet’s English III lectures; while Sr. Luiza’s seniors charm the assembly with an original of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” Real enthusiasts also find their way into the de- bate, speech, or journalism classes. English is thus packed with many new fields for more involvement, learning and future opportunities. 17

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16 “Resolved: Mike Jarema will sit next to me tomorrow,” says Eileen On- in Miss Pacquct’s Debate Class. TOP: Joe Mendenhall, Ron Parzuchowski, and Greg Grazioli collaborate in displaying a Greek god’s wrath. BOTTOM: Tim Caldaron tells “how” in his demon- stration speech.

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Research And Resourcefulness Are Fools For Students “My excuse better be a good one,” thinks Rob Jares upon entering I.P.S. class. Sr. Gabriella patiently ponders a perfect penalty for him. The future of the technological world lies in the hands of the young scientists, and part of the job of developing such people is performed right here at Divine Child. While walking down the hall- ways, one can sense these future scientists at work. The distinct scent of hard work fills the air as a chemistry student works out a complicated experi- ment. A warm feeling fills the insides of a biology student as he dissects his first frog, while a fresh- man sweats over the heat of his sludge test. The science courses at Divine Child are not mere book- memorizing courses. Research and resourcefulness are stressed by the instructor and applied by the stu- dent. To succeed in this world of competition, the best is always demanded and at D.C. the best is al- ways given. The sciences remain highly prominent in our school’s educational reputation. TOP: During advanced chemistry, Tom Voltattomi and Mike Williams attempt to create living protoplasm. BOT- TOM: fn biology, Kathy Hocn, Jane Montgomery, Maryann Fleming, and Nancy Ross separate chlorophyll pigments.