Mendel Catholic High School - Monarch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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English Since most of Mendel's students are col- lege-bound, the English Department tries to give the student the necessary tools for effective communication. These tools include basic grammar, writing techniques, and vocabulary. Emphasis is on practical use of these devices through essays and term papers. Students also become famil- iar with all types of literature. Reading skills are also improved by the speed read- ing program. Mr. Tim Ellis Mr. Richard S. Rose, Department Chairman Father Gerald Nicholas, O.S.A. winks. 5: Klockowski listens attentively as Mr. Rose lectures during the sixth period. Meanwhile, Paul Krynicki catches a Mr. Patrick Brown Mrs. Sheila Sise Father John Tyma, O.S.A

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Theology To produce academically bright and physi- cally sound students is not the main goal of Mendel's curriculum. Mendel is a Catho- lic school, dedicated to the development of the spirit as well as the mind and body. By probing into such matters as morality, love, and God, Mendel's Theology Department helps in the development of true Christian men. ln addition to class instruction, the department also conducts Mass and retreat programs. Father Donald Brennan, O.S.A. Father Thomas Martin, O.S.A. Father Edward Andrews, O.S.A Department Chairman Mr. Steven Mudd Father William Sullivan, O.S.A. Father Martin reviews the results of the latest test with senior Kevin Finn. 32

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Social Studies In order for democracy to survive and grow, America needs alert and intelligent citizens. The Social Studies Department plays a maior role in helping the Mendel student to fully participate as a citizen. By analyzing the past, students can build for the future. Or by analyzing modern Ameri- can society, the student can devise solu- tions to social problems. The student, in his studies of World History, American His- tory, Government, or Sociology, is expected to interpret facts logically rather than accept the analysis of someone else. Mm, Mr. McAllister lectures to his social studies class. 34 ,I f , U1 359- :Z -2 Mr. Melvin Provencher, Department Chairman Mr. James Lovett Languages Mendel's Foreign Language Department is designed to help the student to read and speak Spanish, French, or German. With the aid of tape recordings and modern texts, the student is able to grasp easily the fundamentals of the language. The department's staff also utilizes other mate- rials such as magazines and newspapers printed in the foreign language. ln addi- tion to learning the language, the students also examine the country's culture. Mr. Raymond Janulis Mr. Ed McAllister Miss Emma Berretini Department Chairman