Fontbonne Hall Academy - Fontbonne Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Maureen Corrigan triumphantly displays the American Legion History trophy. A. 'V vs 1 .X I 'Q Q In this Sophomore history class Marilyn Angerami presides over a lively discussion group. Linda Ciofli traces the routes of the Vandals and Huns, ancient barbarian tribes, while the other students supplement her information. A group of Juniors become more familiar with our Constitu- tion as they distinguish among the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary departments. Eileen Brady and Barbara Murray further explain the value of our Federal system of government. A headline captures the interest of Dorothy Wernert, Joan Schneider, and Mary Ellen Feeney who are keeping up with the Times.

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Mary Jean Campbell, Marion Joyce and Joan Melomo look on as Marie McGrath and Dorothy Sevillo hold a chart showing the growth of the Catholic Church to a Church History class. Regina Coll displays copies of Jubilee, a new pictorial Catholic magazine. In this Freshman class, the girls are engrossed in reading The Tablet, the weekly newspaper of the Brooklyn Diocese. This issue contains Pope Pius XII encyclical, Fulgens Corona Gloriae, pro- claiming the Marian Year. This Diocesan organ is a useful aid to Catholic thinking. TQ HZLIVQ . 4 si i- These Sophomores deepen their knowledge of the Mass, an integral part of the course in Religion, as they intently study these charts containing the expression of the liturgy in symbols. llary Farinella displays a copy of The Tablet supplement, printed during the celebration of the Diocesan centenary, to her class- mates. The Tablet keeps the girls informed of current Diocesan happenings. 'bf G

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HI TORY To be a good citizen, the student has to under- stand the historical background of our great American nation. F'ontbonne's history course reveals to her the origin and functions of government, and the elements of our economic system in first year social studies. Sophomore year finds her comparing our American heritage with the histories of European nations, dating from Hammurabi on through Napoleon. In the last two years, she con- centrates solely on American history. Imbued with the knowledge of our American democracy, its acquisitions, protection, and growth, she gains an appreciation of our way of life which will help her to become a better citizen. Worldwide political changes occur- ring in thc last decade are noted by Marie McGrath, Patricia Clare, Margaret Meehan, Patricia Perotta, and Barbara Murphy. Glancing out at nearby historic Fort Lafayette, Elizabeth Rose, Lucille Spinelli, Patricia Posta, and Carol Delma recall the spirit and deeds of the American Revolution. A Freshman classroom is the scene of a debate on the European Defense Plan in which Arlene Hayden and Marie Davids parti- cipate. ft v. s.. Eagerly anticipating future victory and the final possession of the American Legion History trophy are sixth termers Ann Palumbo, Nancy Blurnane, Grace Perla, Frances Furfaro, Elizabeth Dunn, Carol Gull, and Elizabeth Minu- taglio.