McAuley High School - Gilmarian Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Snglish Students gather Riches rom the wealth Cf the Eiterary World The English program is designed to meet the needs and inter- ests of high school students. All students are required to take four years of English, with the optional substitution of one year of speech for students who do not plan to attend college. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is studied in the Sophomore year and Macbeth in the Senior year. Full-length novels, Great Expectations and Silas Marner are analyzed by Freshmen and Sophomores. With a variety of literary selec- tions-the short story, drama, novel, biography, non-fiction and poetry, the English student becomes well acquainted with the masters of both English and American literature. Airborne television provided added interest to the course in American literature this year. Twice each week the Juniors viewed l'From Franklin to Frost, taught by Dr. Arthur East- man, with emphasis on the works of Franklin, Hawthorne, Poe, Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, Hemingway and Frost. The Seniors became acquainted with the great works of English literature, from Beowulf and Macbeth to Murder in the Cathedral. They sampled the writings of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dryden, Pope, Wordsworth, Keats, Shelley, and Kipling. SISTER MARY PAULA, R.S.M. English, Publications Seniors Susan Moan Carolyn Chlebow ski Kay Bohnsack Mary James Sheets and Sandra Skcldon anxiously look fox those treasured term papers

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Eauguage Bequeatfis Appreciation of Country, Customs and Culture MISS MARGARET WESTER English, Science .. n N-w. .,, V-- I J... Y i v . Mrs. Hanlon gives freshman English student Catalina Leon assistance on her homework assignment. MRS. JOHN HANLON English, Science, Bowling Spanish is a new subject at McAuley this year. The re- wards for studying Spanish are many. It creates a healthy atmosphere of enlightened Americanism and kindles pride in Arnerica's early Spanish heritage. Ability to speak Span- ish is very useful today, as the world grows smaller through increased travel and rapid communication. Students of Spanish can learn to develop a deep appreciation for Span- ish customs, culture, and traditions. Understanding another country's language helps to pro- mote the good neighbor feeling. Knowing Spanish is the key to enjoying one of the most important literatures in the world. Besides broadening occupational opportunities, the study of Spanish gives students a better understanding of English sentence structure and organization. The Spanish classes conduct many lively and important activities completely in Spanish, including prayers and Christmas carols, bingo games and various fun-filled skits. 19

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.,T . Sister Mary Alma gives a few point- ers to Mary Ann Gaspar. SISTER MARY ALMA, R.S.M. Home Economics, Religion, Student M Calm, Diligeni World Sows the Way to 0 Szxrzaif.. 2if.'5:L..?0.2gzfg::,f:e, asf e 1' pi e c e s Home economics at McAuley is a four-year program, includ- ing foods, clothing, advanced clothing, and Christian Family Living. The objectives of the foods course is to provide a practical, well-integrated, family-centered study of nutrition. Laboratory work consists of the careful planning and preparation of snacks, breakfast, luncheon and dinner. How to spend food money wisely and economically, and table setting, service and eti- quette are also studied. Aims of the clothing course are to appreciate the value of good clothing and to develop good taste and the ability to pur- chase garments wisely and construct them economically. The clothing lab is bustling with activity. Marcella Fata, Marcia Manion, Georgi- anne McHugh and Sharon Ferguson are working diligently to fashion their own exciting outfits. ' --- 1:s ....