Incarnate Word Academy - Aurora Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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'NIM-wqaqw... LANGUAGE ARTS . . . English - Journalism - Speech The language arts courses seek to instill in each girl the ability to convey her thoughts effec- tively, through speech and through writing. The study of grammar, punctuation, and composition are considered basic in equipping the student with fluency and coherency in her native language. A thorough-going appreciation of great literature accompanies these studies. English teachers include Sister Aquinas, Sister Luke, Sister Agnes Marie, Mrs. Daugherty. and Mrs. Rex. Mrs. Daugherty also teaches journalism and speech, directing the activities of the speech and drama department of the school and serving as advisor for the school paper. Sister Aquinas' students learned the fine points of grammar and proper expression so well that they won a number of essay contests! The first semester is taken up with a study of literature, while second semester work is concentrated upon the rules of grammar and practice in composition. 8. Advertising Manager ..,,............,.......... The school paper, THE CROWN, is published about once a month. Journalism students, as part of their class work, edit and rewrite stories turned in by the various class and club reporters. All of the reporters assist in procuring advertisements to help finance the publication. Class reporters distribute the paper to the student subscribers when the paper comes out. CROWN STAFF . .i.. . 'M' Q A 1 TEHH5. etgl- f 1 ' ' T fo3 3 i S' Q 'Q ll 9 'l ' i nc., lntcrnationzxl Honor Award All Catholic 'Veins Catholic Jourinilists Workshop Award of Distinction Published Monthly by and for the Students of lncarnate Word Academy C0118 Christi, Texas Under the Direction of the Journalism Class Principal .... ........ .......................... . S ister Mary George .aollty Sponsor .....,............. .,.... ll Irs. Robert A. Daugherty News Editor ..... Feature Editor Hake-Up Editor Pat Hughel MaryJo Wagner Rosle Mlrabd Business Manager ...... Anne nodimim Circulation Manager .. ................. ......... ..... L ynn Moore Anna Marie Durkota. Reporter! .. ........ Kathleen Celum, Mary Estes, Susan Mllloy, Anna Marie Durkota, Sally Caddell, Merle Welker, Mary Beth Mireur, mein shunts, Elaine Phnupn. Karon Walker, Patti Ayres, Annie Goetsch, Marlo Stillman, Judy Allis, Peggy Grieve, Susan Smith, 9 ana :muy vanly.

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RELIGION . . . The highest art, the art of true Christian living, is stressed in religion classes, one of the required four-year courses. This helps to develop in each girl a full, rich understanding of her faith. Guidance, counsel, and study assists in preparing each student for the future. Sister Genevieve, Sister Agnes Marie, Sister Mary Caroline, and Sister Adrian Clare teach the religion classes. Sister Mary Carolina A iv-6-s.--. Q Q'-Q-.., s-'SQL Sister Agnes Marie tcachcs Religion IV. Students have opportunity to assist at Mass claily,

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SOCIAL SCIENCES . . . Amercan History - World History - Government A study of past events can assist in providing understandings about both the present and the future, while a study of government will mold good citizens. A study of current events is watching history being made in these portentous days. Sister Mary Stanislaus teaches government and world history, with Mrs. Sheridan also teaching classes in the latter subject. Sister Xavier and Sister Genevieve teach American history. Sister Genevieve listened as Theresa Bledsoe explained a passage of the American history book. , .,f ,ft E' Sister Stanislaus received an answer to il question she asked in world history.