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

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Languages Come Alive What could be more alive than speaking? It is through words that we convey thoughts and ideas. D.C. language students find that they can express themselves in new words, in new dimensions, as they begin to master another language. The Latin Classes’ motto is “eat, drink, be merry, and study those conjugations!” Claudius and Claudia and their antics on the overhead projector make the strange words a little clearer; but it still takes simple concentra- tion to get the declension endings. German people have a knack for fun, and D.C. German students don’t knock the pattern. After a few months of dialogues between Frau Weber and the Brieftragger, they are ready for a celebration at Franken- mueth or the traditional Oktoberfest. New French students quickly become acquainted with those old favorites Madame and Monsieur Thibaut. The more fluent French II, III, and IV students have a chance to use what they have learned through the attendance at French plays at Oakland University and through an annual trip to French-speaking Quebec, where they prove that language is truly alive. 22

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Futures Are Found In Others’ Pasts The social studies at D.C. enable the student to see his relationship with the rest of the world in perspective. He begins to feel the intrinsic unity of all men as he learns of the numerous traits they have had in common since the beginning of recorded history. In World and American Histories the student discovers the huge pattern that both ancient and modern civilizations follow. American Government leads the student back through the development of the laws and institutions which make our country what it is today. Afro-American History is for students who want to delve deeper into the backround of another culture in order to appreciate and understand different people. Students begin the exploration of the id, ego, and super ego in their daily Psychology endeavors. The study of people, their laws, heritage and minds helps the D.C. student become a better person himself. That is the goal of all education-making better people. FAR LEFT: In American History class, John Kovach wonders if he has enough money to finance the Louisiana Purchase. ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Woodard and Boh Halstead explore possible ways to unite the races in peace. ABOVE: Tom Kubik prepares to run another flick in Government. LEFT: Dean Faletti ponders the weight of the world. 21

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ABOVE FAR LEFT: French club members un- wittingly smile at the prospect of attending a French play by Ionesco. ABOVE LEFT: French IU students pay tribute to Charles DeGaullc through paper collages. LEFT: Are you sure this is the way Jane Fonda started out?” asks Diane Scott of Kathy Kline as they enact their German skit. FAR LEFT: Fred Burdick and Kathy O'Neill add interest to Ixitin class with creative transparencies. 23