Dominican High School - Profile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Historical wareness re ares Teens or Tomorrow Does the past intrigue you? Can you picture yourself breakfasting with Bonaparte, lunching with Louis XIV, din- ing with De Gaulle, or snacking with Charlemagne? Then try to imagine the drama of history as it unfolds. Modern history brings to life the turbulence of 17th century England. ln American history, seniors meet John Calhoun as he protests the tyranny of federal laws. The other social sciences - government, economics, and geography - directly relate to the student's knowledge of underlying causes and long range efiects of historical events. The seniors and juniors taking government analyze how John lVlarshall's decisions of the early national period affect the opinions of the Supreme Court today. Seniors and juniors in economics discover the relation between current markets and political philosophy. Acquainting themselves with the location of remote countries in present day news, and the people and their customs, sophomore and freshmen geography students prepare to delve into each nation's part in contemporary events. Thus, the social sciences prove an essential tool in the constructive criticism of government and the performance of duties as citizens in a democracy. si Quoting prices and comparing bargains at a local supermarket, Carol Festa, Pauline Ficaro, and Diana Stefani find a practical application of their theoretical knowledge of economics. 38 Hx I l f i l Turkish invasions capture Angela Lomhardo's thoughts as Sister Margaret Aloysius illustrates modern history. ,,,- '77 T Scanning the globe and pinpointing Panama, Sandra Pierce and ,lanet Pellerito discover that a broad background of geography means a hetter understanding of news-making events.

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Television transports the joy of Christ's birth to every homeroom. Latin ll shepherds, Susan Dalieden, Janice Ancypa, Noreen Cookley, and Susan Schaldenhrand deliver the angel's message of good tidings and great joy. Huckleberry Finn invades Latin I as Susan Battani translates Mark Twain's classic from Mississippi lingo into the language of the ancients. This con- temporary use of Latin enlivens the dead language. X , , ,cf .1 . fu ' Grammar can be ruesome! Latin II is no lark! Diffi- 8 cilis, diflicile . . . mutters Marian Candilere. From ancient mythology to V irgil's Aencid, Latin IV weaves the story of Sparta and Troy. Cramming for a quiz, Nancy Loosvelt translates the poetic passages nar- rating Dido's pathetic self-destruction. 37

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W, mf' 5?L',x . x 1. XC-,.LiI, ,35'Ffvw, 1 - VL ., A Q' if? ' . .4.a1-::.'..:1. ' 'rfnfifbkatlkm ' ,A ,Hs- , w1iQf'5,j: - 1 i . ,.f1wvff'1:-..:.S,.d-- A All Gaul is divided into three parts, reminisces Diane Glaeser. Caesar haunts even a modem history class. 1 , lf N Y 'lqu 'R' W R41 --, Y ,eg 4-of xx Gsisdcfcfqi, Young hopes, young hearts, young eyes delve into an age-old theory - democratic government based on the equality of man. Sue Sadow- ski notes the challenges confronting the country. Consulting a variety of sources and compiling a multitude of notes, provides seniors with a lasting appreciation of its value. They realize Kathy DePonio, Susan Decker, Indy Berg, and Mary Lou Avery ex- that constitutionally strong citizens shape the ideals and principles of change ideas in countless conferences. An American history project flw mlti0n and determine its dynamic future, 39