Immaculata High School - Guerin Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Stimulating English Course Fosters Self-Expression MI come to bury Caesar, not to praise him, expounds Ann Carroll as Margo Leahy looks on somewhat dubiously. English is something living, something that is con- stantly changing with the advent of a new style or the decline of an old one, constantly being written and rewritten by countless authors good and bad. At Immaculata, teachers strive to maintain an Eng- lish curriculum that is alive and lively. Freshmen year gives the student an opportunity to view literature at large from Shakespeare to O. Henry and provides her with the necessary tools of grammar to express herself and her world correctly. As a sophomore she explores different types of literature in depth and learns to write more maturely. Juniors pursue journal- ism as well as English III. In both courses, American literature occupies an important position. Senior year brings an emphasis on English literature, letter-writing, and the technical aspects of composition. A solid, stimulating background keeps a student's enthusiasm and interest in English as vital as the subject she is studying.

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The next best thing to seeing the play is hearing . M 'JF Are words really important? Joann Tonesk a dramatic recording of Macbeth agree seniors Eileen Torre, asks Blenda Knott as She lggkg for 9, definition Mary Margaret Foley, and Marie Sullivan. Scanning the shelves for eye-catching titles, M. Celina Neves, Bobbi Thomson, Carol Williams and Carole Clarke anticipate bi-weekly book reports. in Webster's unabridged dictionary.

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Latin Serves as Foundation for Modern Languages Just as she studies the works of great American and English authors, the lmmaculata student in Latin classes delves into the literature of past masters. The freshman Latin scholar learns the mechanics of the language to ready herself for sophomore year and Caesar's Commentaries. Ancient campaigns and an- cient people come alive as the great general's tales unfold. As a junior, she studies the orations of Cicero, one of the most famous speakers of all times. Here the workings of a vast empire and of a brilliant mind enchant the scholar. Seniors find in Virgil's Aeneid a fascinating view of mythology and a vivid picture of the Trojan War. Such a foundation in the literature and language of ancient times heightens and illuminates the student's appreciation of the literature and language of today. Marsha Smith explains one of the titles of Our Lady Before class, freshman Latin student Maureen Walsh takes a few minutes to check the lesson for today in her Latin workbook. expressed in her Litany as a project of the fourth year Latin class during May. Checking her fellow students' recall of Latin vocabulary, freshman Fajfar flashes cards for Lynda Bergman, Kathleen O'Melia, Regina Burke and Cecilia Otero. Joanne 28 s ' , .A m.J,,t,na , 4' Pt.fa,.,fm Ff.taf.wM