Dominican High School - Profile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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MT- 1 .lp I -V .5 fx: I, , M' , Y '- V K , - . 5 ai N ii. . . F l f, - x.Lk- W. lll la ' ui, W W, an i QW. X' ,I .f- Mary Jo DeSchryver, Marie Lams and Mary Lee Gibb discuss sum- mer experiences as they meet again on the first day of school in Septem- ber. They are standing at the auditorium en- trance to the high school. Classes and offices are located behind the aud- itoriurn. The school it- self is a three-story structure of red brick. On the right of the build- ing a path leads directly into Rosary Field. Be- hind the field and to the left of the school is the convent which is connect- ed to the school by a breezeway. Across the drive from Rosary Field is another area where hockey and ball are played. The beautiful buildings and spacious grounds made the school an ideal place in which to study and play. Dominican Mourns Death of Mother Gerald Who Built School Dominican High School opened its doors for the first time in 1940. It came about as a result of the foresight and planning of Mother Mary Gerald, Mother General of the Dominican Or- der that is located at Adrian, Michigan. Since its founding, Dominican has con- tinued to expand with an ever-increasing army of graduates claiming her as their own. This year's graduating class of two hundred seventy-five sen- iors shows are the great growth of Dominican. Mother Mary Gerald died on Novem- ber 20, 1961, at Adrian, Michigan. May she rest in peace. Ah

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Students Study Liturgy Aided by Father Ryan The spiritual side of any Catholic school is always the most important. At Dominican we are fortunate in having our own chaplain to instruct us in the truths of the faith and care for our spiritual needs. Father Robert Ryan has his office on the main floor hall where he is available for counseling at any time. During the day he interrupts his busy schedule to teach religion in all the classes. Besides his work at Dominican, Father also directs the work of the Palestrina Institute, a group dedicated to adding beauty and correct- ness to the liturgy of the archdiocese. This work also carries over into school life when Father Ryan helps us to make better choral responses at High Mass. This year we had the opportunity to hear some of the members of the Palestrina Institute who gave a program for the student body on March 8. We showed our appreciation of Father Ryan and the In- stitute by giving the performers a standing ovation. Judith Szczesny stops at Father Ryan's door to check the color Friday's Mass vestments. Father interrupts his Divine Office reply. Mary Anne McCarthy, Kathleen McCarty, Marilyn Zmick and drawing is good: proof is necessary.. Mary Anne opens her Carol Swartzenberg diagram the basic parts of the moral law Sound Social Living to the page on which the moral law is ex for the senior religion class. Father observes that, though the plained. Her answer shows application of facts learned.

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Sister Michael Denis steps out of her office on main floor hall to inspect some gifts prepared for her feastday. Joanne Molski and Michele Karl are on hand to present a remem- brance from the senior class. Each senior home- room has constructed a record of prayers andgood wishes. These are ready for playing on the phono- graph of feastday wishes that represent the senior class. Behind Sister, on the table are greetings from other classes throughout the school. All f our artistic talents are used to express our deep happiness in sharing thejoy of the day with Sister Michael Denis. We wel- come this opportunity to thank Sister for the many things she has done for us during our school years. May every feastday be as happy as this. Stuffed with Sisters of Adrian, Michigan A school is only as good as its admin- istrators. For a smooth, efficient school, good management is necessary. We feel we have been very fortunate here at Domin- ican in having Sister Michael Denis for our guide and cotmselor for the past five years. From her pleasant Good morning, girls until the last announcement in the evening, Sister Michael Denis gives us an example of efficiency in the conduct of the school, and even more important, in the application of solid Christian principles to daily living. We are deeply grateful for the fine man- agement of the school and the Wonderful example presented by our principal. Every school also needs an assistant. Sister Albertus ably fills this assignment along with her busy schedule in science. Students who report to the office know Sister's pleasant smile and unfailing help- fulness. We are grateful for the lessons of graceful living both Sisters present for us daily. X Barbara Chojnowski stops in the class. Sister Albertus inquires office on her way to her first hour about her daily schedule.