Immaculata High School - Guerin Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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0 Sister Ann Teresa explains the harp and the violin to her general music students Jo Cossetti, Kathleen Gartland, Barbara Cullen, Anna Marie Nunez, Jean Kimball, Barbara Matthews, and Joanne Jarvis. Practice does make perfect! marvels music student Anne Suter Music Focilitotes Pupils' Hormonious as Arlene Katchum displays the skill that merited a D I music certificate at graduation. e 0 p m e n Education is the 'tharmonious development of the mental, moral, and physical character of man. Each girl then must learn harmony, and what better place to begin than general music class? Here freshmen learn not only the fundamentals of flats and sharps, but also musicls rich history and great composers. The appreciation for harmony that the student ac- quires in general music class may grow into a deeper interest, thus sophomores, juniors and seniors who wish to further their musical education may receive private instruction in piano, voice, harp, or violin. Glee Clubs and Choral Club offer talented students an opportunity to participate in musical programs throughout the year. It is with this background that the Immaculata girl completes her harmonious development and ac- quires a culture that iniluences her taste for music.