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

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i l l r ii DF it L. t THE5 Instructors of English-Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Top row, l. lo r.: Sister M. Adela, Sister Constance Mary. Sister Mari: Espiritu. Second row: Sister Mary Gertrude. Sister Helen Aloysius Tlzirfl row: Sister I-lien Regina, Sister Maria Jane. Sister joseph Matti? -fwfr is f 'h,, There is trouble brewing for Pandora CAnne Schrantjl This scene from Pandora's Box, dramatized hy freshman English students. makes the myth live in a modern world. ' Jw' 2 f , X f ' . ..lSlABlISH EUR EHSTU l Ui lHl PRESS Motivation spices the English period with variety and interest! Through the creative medium of artis- tic posters, these sophomores stress the importance of correct usage, a vital English must in speech. 3

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...lllllllll Slllllll A lllllllllll WAY All-important! All-vital! English, that essential suhject encompassing two of the three Ars, is a part of every student's life from primary to high school days. A roster without this fundamental course would be, not only a catastrophe, but a grave error. A concrete foundation for the great work of education is furnished by our mother tongue. Upon entering high school, the student realizes the fruits of a sound English background. There, she explores the subject more deeply and thor- oughly and with full appreciation and enjoyment. There, she delves into literature, which gives her a cultural hackground that is indicative of a well-rounded education. Through an extensive reading program, she becomes acquainted with the immortal names inscrilfed in litefary history. Future champions of the Catholic pre s are dis- covered and trained in periods devoted to creative writing. The journalists of tomorrow develop their talent hy serving on the staffs of the puhlications. Contrary to the popular ltelfef that the press sig- nifies only the printed Word, is the ultilization of the spoken word via the radio. This modern me- dium of Communication is employed hy the English classes in their presentation of original radio skits. ls English indispensable? lfmphatically, Yvsf That Little Flowerites are staunch supporters of the Catholic press, is tes- tified by these engrossed seniors, who catch-up on the latest issues of Catholic mcgwiiics, Amezicci, the Sign, Extension, and the Catholic Digest. 3 Instructors of English-Sisters of the Immaculate Heart o Mary! Top row, l. to r.: Sister M.Rose Alma, Sister M.Sacre Coeur, Sister Teresa Joseph. Bottom row: Sister Teresa Mary, Sister Marie Vincenza, Miss Katherine Conway. rfflei H gf fBelowj A recent and welcome addi- tion to the English Department is English Voices, a fascinating history- anthology of English literature, compiled under the direction of Roy Deferrari, Ph.D., of the Catholic University of America - Catholic press extended to texts!