Immaculata High School - Guerin Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Education is not just a part of Immacu- latals picture, it is the canvas underlying all activities, curricular or extracurricular, blending all the aspects of student life, and giving them meaning and depth. It is a spe- cial type of education, one which is often misunderstood by the casual observer. Immaculata is a Catholic, college-prepara- tory school for girls. However, the Catholic spirit of Immaculata does not distort any phase of knowledge, it works along with it, serving to enrich rather than detract. The duty of the teacher is not to force her own ideas upon the student, but to acquaint her with basic facts and principles, so that she may form her own opinion, develop her own style, or prove her own hypotheses. Prepar- ing for college occupies a great deal of the student's time, but she is also given a chance to prepare for life. An understanding fac- ulty, intensely interested in each girl as an individual as well as a student, and a course of studies which provides for four years of religion and frequent guidance periods offer a chance for spiritual as well as intellectual development. The canvas must be strong and durable. Every student, regardless of talent or in- clination, must be given an opportunity for advancement, whether it be in gym class or in the chemistry lab. Only then can she truly imprint her own intellectual profile on the canvas of Immaculata's portrait.

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SISTER MARY CLARE, S.P. Principal In her two years as principal, Sister Mary Clare has introduced many innovations at Immaculata including accelerated curriculum and much-needed improvements on present buildings. She has inspired I.H.S. students to attain the highest goals in spiritual, scholastic, and athletic achievements.