Dominican High School - Profile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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well as an interesting bulletin board. Keeping up Religion Bai cis Strength In Mina' ana' Character After eight semesters, a Dominicanite's religion becomes a sturdy sole protecting her foot from the jagged pebbles she meets on the path to adulthood. Freshmen seek to answer the question. What has God done for me? Sophomores find knowledge of the significance of daily actions important in keep- ing with the privilege of sharing Christ's life. Juniors reverently examine the visible, unique, and super- natural presence of God among men found in the Church and in the sacraments. Seniors, in the study of social institutions, search for their haven in hu- manity. At the completion of her four years, the young woman steps assuredly onto the cemented road ahead. Guided by expert craftsmen, she has designed and assembled a pair of sturdier shoes, fashioned by faith, polished by patience, repaired by hope - and guaranteed to last for eternity. A -of I stance Taylor, and Carol Wolf display articles which provide ample material for discussion as with the living Church is a daily challenge. The stubbornness of an unlit candle brings a moment of mirth to the solemnity of the traditional pre-Christmas ceremony. As Cheryl Des Rosiers, Nancy Smith, and Diane Rabaut read the appropriate prayers, Pat Finn lights the symbolic candles of the Advent wreath. Efficient note-taking replaces frantic scribbles of younger years as Father Britz instructs seniors in the fundamentals of Christian marriage. Lectures by Father provide them with an objective, non-romantic view of the future. Somehow it doesn't sound like the saccharine lyrics blaring from WXY Z. 29

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Living English Faces Challenge of Contern orary Culture 1-!'w'::'5-5 7 d,m7g,L:g.t1 ,212 Mirror, mirror on the wall . . ., mimics Kathy Bonus as she prepares for the annual Genesian Festival. Is that straight? asks Mary Lou Avery as she and Indy Berg advertise coming events. Saturated by Sophocles and Shakespeare, Dominicanites become culturally conscious. Peek into any of Dominican's English classes and listen! Analyze the character fault in Hamlet, scrutinize the con- notations of war, examine the effect of the American Revolu- tion on eighteenth century writing. The corridors of D.H.S. resound with discussion and evaluation of the most significant selections of world literature. The freshmen begin with an intensive study of the principal types of literature. Sopho- mores revive the haunting legends of the American past. The juniors relive the unforgettable times of Shakespeare, Gold- smith, and Browning. Participating in a newly expanded curriculum, seniors acquaint themselves with the develop- ment of the literature of the western world. Through the English classes the students realize that to listen is to learn, to speak is to teach, and to write is to think. Through oral recitation, the beauty of poetry sinks deep into the subconscious - and enriches the students' entire life. Taking advantage of the city-wide Scholastic Writing Contest, students strive to improve their writing teclmiques while extro verted English enthusiasts compete in the Genesian Interpreta- tion Festival. D.l-l.S. English is more than an attempt to air ancient manuscripts. It involves a sincere effort to interpret great minds, to conquer masterful Works, to develop individual abilities, and to provide a concrete tool for communication. Bypassing England's Beatles for the sake of more serious English study, seniors Diane Lewis, Marcia McCauley, and Sue Geniusz find modern records awaken ancient Greece for active American minds. 31