Leo High School - Leo Lion Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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RELIGION The strongest motive a lvoy has for attending a Catholic high school is his recognition of the fact that a Catholic today urgently needs a thorough and comprehensive re- ligious training. A graduating senior of Leo High School may rest assured that in his interim here. everything possible has been done to give him a firm foundation of religious instruction. In Hrst. second. and third year. a boy has an intensive and detailed study of the commandments of God and of the Church. of the sacraments. and of the special graces of Cod. The latter half of third year and all fourth year are devoted to the history of thc Catholic Church and to a Catholic interpretation and application of world events. LATIN Oft-debated as to its value. Latin is considered here in Leo as a subject which is a definite asset to anyone. no mat- ter what his vocation in life may be. Therefore. Latin is compulsory the first two years. The freshman is trained in the rules of Latin grammarg the sophomore advances to the more complex branches of the ancient language. sup- plementing his study with the translating of Caesars Gallic Wars. Leo High has courses in third and fourth year Latin for those who plan to enter a profession. These consist of the study of Cicero's Orations and of Virgil's Aeneid. FRENCH French is offered to juniors and seniors. and this modern romance language is quite popular among boys seeking business careers and social contacts. The second-year French class combines entertainment with education by subscribing to the weekly French newspaper L'L'Amerique.,' SPANISH The Spanish course in Leo. similar to the French, is in- tended to give one a solid foundation upon which may he built a fluent knowledge of the language. Knowing Spanish is especially valuable to anyone hop- ing to be a civil engineer, particularly in these days of Span-Americanismn and ngood-neighborlinessf' HISTORY History is studied here at Leo from a Catholic stand- point. World events. past and present. are interpreted to their conformity, or non-conformity. with Christian prin- ciples. The compulsory. or prescribed. courses in history are the study of modern. or world history in second year. and American History and Government in fourth year. For those wishing to major in the subject. Irish History is avail- ENGLISH English. as taught here in Leo. is classified into two sepa- rate studies. The one. English in Action. has for its object the ability of each and every student to read and write properly. spell and punctuate correctly. The other study included in the English course is that of literature. English, American. and a bit of classical. This branch of English is intended to acquaint the student with the worthwhile authors and their works. able in fourth year. Seventeen ff! 1 9 4 . Ll N .X f? ! REV. BR. W. 0. TERRY Malhcnzaties. Cen. Science Coach of Swimming and Track Rav. BR. P. J. SULLIVAN French, Latin :r.flf'iV'

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OUR FACULTY , '- Leaders and Teachers or God and Country REV. BH. A. L. PAKENHAM REV, BH, E, P, MULVANY Latin, Frenffh Spanislz, Iiismry Instructor Public Speaking Mfpflerggffpr C, 1, S, C, A, REV. BR. M. O. 07HEHIR English, Mlzthcrllatics W0 ff X REV. BR. J. F. HAMILI. REV. BR. M. Chemistry. Mathenzrztics Eli!-iii-'fit Athletic Director Mmlerutnr of Sixteen REV. BR. J. C. COLLINS Art. Latin. Mer nir rawing Mo 1 0 Music A 1 me.

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2 G 'Dau 19. 'Q 4 fl t' Y PROFESSOR REINKE Commercial MR. A. DOYLE Registrar pgs-zig' MATHEMATICS Under the firm and able guidance of a scholarly faculty, the Mathematics Department at Leo High School opens to engineering aspirants and future businessmen, a complete course in methesis. The four-year course offers Elementary Algebra to the freshman. In the second year the student finds mental exer- cise in Plane Geometry. In his third year the student takes Advanced Algebra for one semester and Plane Trigonome- try the second, while the Senior may take Algebra III and Solid Geometry. The large number of Leo graduates who have won scholarships and distinguished places in the various col- leges and universities, attests to Leo's high standard of scholastic excellence. GENERAL SCIENCE Your environment has undoubtedly been a source of awe- inspiring wonder to most of you. How do flowers and grass grow from things called seeds and how are objects in nature made useful to man? You have no doubt pondered often over similar puzzling questions. Leo High School feels a well-founded pride in its well- equipped Science Laboratory and in the excellent work done by its teachers. First-year students who desire knowl- edge in science may continue their scientific studies in Physics in their third year. This course in General Science is the first of the scientific studies which have proven most popular at Leo. PHYSICS Physics, the second of the sciences studied at Leo, is the fascinating examination of the physical forces, electricity and mechanics that play such an important part in the machine-crazed world of today. The mechanics of the automobile, the intricate and brain- teasing questions about falling bodies, and the bewildering though amazing tricks of electricity have always aroused the curiosity of thinking people-people who have an in- terest in the wonderful implements and instruments that Cod has placed on earth. The physics laboratory at Leo High School would bring joy to the heart of any prospective physicist, engineer or mechanically-minded young man. CHEMISTRY In his fourth year, the science student will probably find chemistry the most engrossing of all his studies. Test tubes, multi-colored flames, bright colored compounds and solu- tions make the laboratory periods extremely interestingg while in the class periods, the student studies the theoretical results of the coming experiment. The actual experimenta- tion holds a suddenly adult fascination for most students. The suffocating odors and stained hands become only a routine part of this most interesting of subjects which is invaluable to future engineers. The Leo High School chemistry laboratory is a well- equipped and efficiently supervised hall of learning. Ample equipment and chemicals, coupled with an understanding of the subject form an unbeatable combination. Eighteen ...dn