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

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lillllll Tippecanoe and Tyler too is the cry of the Whig supporters as depicted by these enthusiastic juniors who are dramatizing the presidential campaign of 1840. Such animated history les- sons not only add keen interest to the subject but also indelibly fix in stu- dents' minds facts of America's past. Campaign plotting? No. these inter- est-absorbed freshmen are putting the map to good use during one of their world history discussions of global events. Cllightj Articles from current publications are of prime interest to national problems classes in their daily discussions of current complex problems facing our post-war world. The following Sisters of Notre Dame. whose pictures do not appear. teach world history and American history: Sister Ann St. Francis. Sister Helen Aloysius. Sister Malrie Julie. Sister Margaret Marie. Sister Margaret The- rese. and Sister Teresa Aloysius. le

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EG 1 Sister Mary' Elaine. G.N.S.H. national problems Sister Nlarie Vladimir. C.S.B. fmodern historyj. HHRUSPEIIT Ill K 'Kiw- .T ll mlmfv. ...Q-A, 5 Supremacqof Justice CMN x.,-1' .gif Time and events march on. and Little Flowerites keep ahreast of them. However, we also refer to the diary of the past to prolit hy the lessons it holds. 'lihis unfolds stories that have made nations great and men heroes. Via the study of world history. freshmen view the world in retrospect. Second-year students consider the realm of modern history with its many complex prohlems. juniors delve into the glorious history of our own great nation, state. and city. Seniors, through the national prohlems course. prepare themselves for active participation in solving post- war economic and social questions. Social studies is not confined to intra-mural discussion. for our students partici- pate in the inter-school activities of the -lunior Town Kleets ing of the :Xir and the lforum of lnternational Relations. RX 3 c, , . Q iff sw - 'Fit g ' ' :. 5 ' QW' 3 Ls . fZsai:iz:z. X

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Cl HR Ill This is the way to press your seams, hums Nlargaret McG0ugh as she smooths a dress seam . . . Our capable home economics directors are Cfrom top to bottomj: Sister Mary Agatha, I.H.lVl.g Sister Carmelita Marie. I.H.M.g Sister M. Gretta. l.H.lVl.: and Sister Nl. Rosalina wi 93,6 fx.. Hand sewing is an important skill to be developed and perfected in dressmaking. These senior students have long ago been gradu- ated from the practice stage and are now working on jaunty froclcs. One of the major courses open to juniors :intl seniors is home economies. This Subject is an invaluable aid for the future-no matter what profession one may Choose. A hright horizon glows for careers that tlemanil home eco- nomics instruction as tht- husic preparation. Outgrowing from foods courses, come teachers, clietitians, food chemists, :intl nurses. From the clothing root, spring tlressxnalcers, tlesigners, costumers, and tlecorators. ln the foods department, the funtlzunentals of foods are taught. 'lihis includes instruction in economy and buying as well as in the various food values and the planning and preparing of meals. A stitch in time saves nine is the motto of students of the clothing tlepartinent. Starting with husic instruction in this worthwhile art, they progress to pattern cutting, de- signing, :intl the making of :L galaxy of wearing apparel that ranges from simple aprons to complex prom gowns and suits. 'lihe pXimual lfashion Promenznle gives concrete evidence that the stutlents acquire skill in the art of sewing, for at that time they gracefully' model the worlt of their fingers. . N.