Immaculata High School - Immaculata Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Siiwfa, 78604, ofa Acuefa, .SZAQUZ ZAR ,Gyn .QQXSK AS, .4w,,., Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, the big three of a Latfnist's life, provide brain problems for lmmaculata classicists, but Parlez-vous francais? is the query with which all enthusiastic French beginners in- trigue the eavesdropper. El Echo, a Spanish newspaper, and the linguaphone provide a functional approach for the acquisition of fluency in speaking Spanish, whereas a brief study of both classic and modern languages is made by freshmen who enroll in the general language class. Upper left: Helen Dold, Lillian Merrigan and Anita Kolxoefer, accompanied by Isabel Abbinanti, sing foreign songs which they have learned in the general language class, Upper right: Glancing through the Spanish dictionary are seniors Lucille Scholl, Noreene Frawley and Maryanne Muss. Lower left: Lois Hassenauer does not need rose-colored glasses to read her Le Petit Journal, newspaper published to aid seniors with modern French, Lower right: Whether it be orations, commentaries, scansion or coniugations, Ruth Ann Greene, Elinor Longoz, Barbara Seiwerth and Patricia Friedwald keep smiling. xl ' 6.55: Pitfisemgiw is 41 H ffl 1 bflnz 'l Sililifili ibn 1 'l band PACK 'Yi

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cle fo Le in .... An appreciation of the best literary work of others is a powerful impetus to creative en- deavor. Freshmen begin their pursuit of English with a review of grammar and an introduction to the types of literature through discussion, recitation, and reading. Basic outlining and a study of Julius Caesar highlight sophomore year. Not until third year does the student attempt a systematic review of American literature. Then as a senior, she surveys the best English literature beginning with Beowulf. This four-year study of the mother-tongue assures a background of the fundamentals of good writing and correct speech as well as a comprehensive knowledge of literature to every student who terminates her endeavors in cap and gown. Upper left: All eyes turn toward freshman Marilyn Tangney as she illustrates figures af speech with the liturgical symbols of the church. Upper Right: Studiously gazing at the Sophomore Book Week display are Delores Leis, LaVerne Losch, Delphine Mazon, Ann Llewellyn, and Pauline Umana. Lower Left: Informally seated in the front of the room are Dorothy Salazar, Mary Jayne Mensinger, Marcella Purcell, Mary Lou Sheehan, Joan Madden, Marilyn O'Brien, and Mary McDonald as they parti- cipate in one of the regular English IV panel discussions. lower Right: Endeavoring to enlarge their vocabularies, iuniors LaVerne Casago, Shirley Lubeck, Catherine O'Malley, and Mary Di Lorenzo eagerly flip the informational pages of the unabridged dictionary during preparation for junior English. PAGE 52

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o o o 7 ,Maier 6 lewd we p6L:5:5U'lg 6U 6L Q Since back chapters of stories are necessary, the freshmen lay the foundation of histori- cal knowledge in their ancient and medieval history course. True understanding of modern problems rests on the solid basis of factual information which juniors gain either in world history or modern history classes and seniors in a study of the United States. Through the medium of outlines, maps, and text books, students learn to trace the origins of past events. Intelligent, active Americans, - that is the aim of the history department. Upper left: Gathered 'round the round table, Rosemary Mayer, Grace Wiltgen, Patricia Meyers, Diane Dodman, and Marilyn Schram discuss American history. Center left: Modern history student Pamela Sheldon relates tales of warfare of days gone by, while she shows Frances Maggio and .loan Fanning a Prussian helmet. Lower lelt: Completing the burial ceremonies for an unfor- tunate mummy are ancient history enthusiasts Donna Welty, Isabell Hughes, LaRayne Nowicki, Paula Pannier, and Dolores Menzer. Lower right: Knight of the world history class, Mary Sullivan, solemnly pledges her allegiance to King Gloria Shellander, and Queen Virginia Volini, in a knighthood reception ceremony if-pt. PAGF Eli