Little Flower High School - Garland Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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...EXPERIE lllll l3llIIllS The Reverend john Haydt, J.C.D., rccently - appointed assistant superin - tendent of diocesan schools, is truly pre- pared as a mentor for Philadelphia youth. His own youth was spent in our beloved cityg in fact, he is a graduate of our neighboring Northeast Catholic. Previous to his superintendentship, Dr. Haydt was a teacher of mathematics at Roman Catholic. Such close associa- tion witl young people has made him well able to understand them and to guide their hearts to goodness and their minds to knowledge and truth. Since the time of its founding in 1939, Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has been a pacemaker in the education of Catholic youth. The late Right Rev. Nlonsignor john J. Bonner, to whom we pay tribute as a leader and inspirer of Catholic youth, ever encouraged us to aim for high goals. Now, that torch of high idealism is held aloft for us by the Rev. Edward M. Reilly, J.C.D., our present superintendent of diocesan schools. His leadership, augmented by that of the assistant superintendents, the Rev. john 1-laydt, j.C.D., and the Rev. john Graham, D.D., will keep our school system at its same high standard of efhciency in moral, mental, and physical education. Under the direction of these three priest- educators, the respective prefects of the ten religious orders that are represented in our faculty of 107 members execute the training program at Little Flower. The curriculum, which provides for a well-rounded education, is varied enough to satisfy the varying aptitudes and skills of our vast student body. ln addition to the regular academic and scientific sub- jects, a complete course in commercial studies is offered. Then, too, students may avail themselves of specialized training in home economics, music, art, dramatics, and creative writing. During the scholastic year 1945-46, 326-1 students daily grew in wisdom, age, and 5' grace within the portals of Little Flower. The seniors numbered 6573 the juniors 7-105 the sophomores 6615 and the fresh- men 7-l--l. At the annex in Germantown, Little Flowerites totaled 462. Through the guidance and training of our teachers, 3000 alumnae have already gone forth well prepared and have successfully filled places in religious, professional, business, and home-making vocations as Catholic women. Sister M. Sebastian, S.M. Sister Mary Emma, M.S.C. Sister M. Euthalia, H.F.N. , fig ff ' Prefect of Activities Sister Elizabeth Carmelita, S.N.D.. whose picture does not appear, is also a member of the Prefect Group. Sister Maria Ioannes Sister Mary Lawrence, SCC

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FAR SIGHIED ADMI ISTH After the sudden death of Monsignor John Bonner. the responsible task of guiding youth's footsteps in the diocese of Philadelphia was placed in the capable hands of Reverend Edward M. Reilly. j.C.D. Having been assistant superintendent of diocesan rchools for two years, Dr. Reilly is equipped with experience as well as ability for his new task. His pleasant personality and whole-hearted interest in young people and their activities have won the respect and confidence of our Catholic youth. l0RS.H The Reverend John Graham. D.D.. newly-appointed assistant superintendent of diocesan schools. has followed a double vocation of priest and educator. for he was a faculty member of the Latin and social studies department at Roman Catholic High School. His dual duties effected a close contact with the much-talked-about teen-agers. Hav- ing worked among them. he under- stands them. their problems and their needs. Thus. he is qualified to act as one of the important counselors for Philadelphia's Catholic youth. Sister M. Agnita. G.N.S.H. Sister M. Clarissima, C.S.B. Sister Mary Daniel. S.S.J. Sister M. Electa. OSF Principal Prefect of Studies

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,- The reading of pamphlets provides for modern applica- tion of the Commandments and offers proof to this iunior class that these precepts are Models for Modernsf' Pious hearts-awed silence-it's retreat time! Yearly the girls make a retreat. In free time. they pray the rosary and read spiritual hooks-aids for il holier life. lflllllllflllllll .- f ' ' . ws Sfyfighf ' Q ., f .A Y sl-'Y ' JH ,sl . L32 Wy.-N K A' pf 'Wg .F Ylhile religion is a common point of interest for all our teachers. it is the center of teaching interest for the Sisters of the religion department. Reading from top to bottom. meet: Sister M. Ann Rita. G.N.S.H.g Sister M. Celestis, M.S.C.g Sister M. Evarista. S.M.. Sister Mary Joanna. S.S.j.g and Sister M. Juanita. S.S.J.