Fontbonne Hall Academy - Fontbonne Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Ellen Curran, like her classmates, understands that an indispensable aid to good English is an extensive vocabulary. She is helping them to become acquainted with the words which will form the foundation for English composition in future years at Fontbonne. H VVhat have we here? By the diligent expressions on their faces, it would seem that these Freshmen are intent upon becoming tomorrow's literati through developing their ability in creative writing. 5 2 Q: ai 3 fl Marjorie Kraemer, Rosemary Driscoll and Patricia Love eagerly volunteer solutions to I'etruccio's problem of taming the shrew while Beatrice Cullen, Rosalie D'Ambra, Joanne Grillo, Bernadette Lavin, and Phyllis Hughes search the text for figurative expressions. ln this manner, these third termers acquire an appreciation of Elizabethan literature as exemplified in Shakespeare's works,

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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.

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1 GLIH English is a full four-year course at the Font. Spelling, vocabulary, correct usage, and composition haunt the English student throughout her eight terms. Besides study- ing the mechanics of the language, she must also become acquainted with the great literary figures of the ages. Between Stevenson's Treasure Island in Freshman year and Shakespeare's Macbeth in Senior year, she delves into pages of Scott, Hawthorne, Dickens, and others before she acquires her diploma. The English course has a definite purpose, which is to make every Fontbonne graduate well-read, well-spoken, and capable lol' thinking in intellectual channels. Correct gram- mar is essential in both business and social circles. The literature program is aimed at making the student an intelligent and cultured reader. Even the distasteful ordeal of delivering an oral topic has its purpose, that is, to make the student an interesting and appealling speaker. ln all the English course helps to develop a well-rounded personality. C l www, Catherine Kushner B32 'hn....,,,g