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

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Student-Teacher Interaction Reflects Past Of D. C. 's Teachers Ask some students what they think of the state of teacher-student relationship at Divine Child and they might describe it as a kind of semi-peaceful co-existence. But really, it works out to be a little more than that. Even if most teachers vow that they won’t smile until Christmas, they invariably do. And students, even if they don’t really want to, smile back. It can’t be helped. Teachers are, after all, inclined to get rather involved with the students. Besides the 1,260 hours a year they spend just in class, they attend football games, chaperone dances, and organize clubs. Besides writing lessons plans, correcting tests, planning bulletin boards, and keeping homeroom records, they’re usually rather willing to give someone a little extra after school help if he needs it. What lies beneath these people who often hide behind demerit pads and surprise quizzes? Perhaps, it is only the memory of what it is like to be on the other side of the desk. 12

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Spirited Administration Animate Student Body Enthusiasm, dedication, and high quality leadership mark Divine Child’s hard-working administration. Monsignor Herbert Weier has built Divine Child from a stubbly field in the Northwest corner of Dearborn into the complex it is today. His humorous stories of his travels as an athlete and as a young priest have always been his trademark as has been his readiness to answer any and all student questions. Who comes to mind when someone says, “God love and bless you”? Sr. Gerald, of course. Sister’s strongest trait is her pride in the Divine Child student body as a group and as individuals. Her interest in each and every class and organization of the school testifies to her unending drive to make Divine Child “number one.” In his three years as athletic director. Father Cusmano has seen his football teams win two city Championships. He has organized girls’ basketball and baseball teams and seen some fine playing by the boys’ baseball and track teams as well. As if this weren’t enough he also assumed the role of senior Religion teacher this year. Father Zerafa, known for his gentle demeanor and quiet ways is nevertheless an A-1 worker. Father’s goal is to help each student come to a full realization of the power and beauty of the liturgy. Working together, day by day, week by week, with the student body. Divine Child’s administration forms an unbeatable combination of energy, capability, and perseverance. 11

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(ABOVE FAR LEFT) Mr. Birchmeier. Mr. Wickert, and Sr. Cecelia of the science department go over science fair plans. (ABOVE MIDDLE LEFT) Math teachers Mr. ImForest, Mr. Hebestreit. Mr. Kusza and Sr. Helene pause at a division meeting. (LEFT) Sr. Jolene smiles knowingly as fellow Fine Arts teacher Mr. Foye explains the latest art sculpture to Sr. Terenita. Miss Kelly and Sr. Charlotte of the Language department and band instructor Mr. Tallieu. (ABOVE) English department's Sr. La Verne, Miss Madigan, and Mr. Mikonczyk leave the latest teachers’ meeting with Miss Brzozowski and Mr. Metevier, History teachers. (FAR ABOVE) Sr. Margaret Mary, Mr. Hessler, Sr. Luiza, and Sr. Danielette help Home Ec teacher Sr. Josephenia go over her books. IB