Morris Catholic High School - Shield Yearbook (Denville, NJ)

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IN the solitude of the campus Paula Cupples Ends msplrauon for a landscape' MECHANICAL Drawing requires John Drechsler's apt mathematical ability J Y INTENSELY involved with the intricate enmeshing of wires, John Zipko diligently works in completing a creation resembling a fish. 48

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MAKING use of modern equipment in the language department, Sister M. Roselda orientates John Andico, Vicki Pasuik, and Joe Curley to ear phones which improve their conversational ability in Spanish. EL Espaiol al Dia proves so intriguing that not even the photographer can draw eyes away from books. What power books have!

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SCULPTURING in clay entails grave thought as shown by Cecilia Ingolia when she exemplifies her talent in bird lore. rt Consents to the Actual World Participation in the art department en- riches the lives of Morris Catholic stu- dents by the variety lent to the day. Freshmen prepare for individual work by the study of art appreciation under the direction of Sister M. Ruth. Using the text The Picture Story of Art by Mary Joanne Christie, they develop sensitivity through the use of nature photographs and of science microphotographs, as well as reproductions of artifacts. During sophomore, junior, and senior years, art students explore the realms of space and form. They also solve linear problems, and experiment with calligra- phy and graphics. Varied sculpture in different media is created. Students show their individual work in art exhibits and contests. For the first time, Morris Catholic participated in the New Jersey Educational Association's art exhibit, the only Catholic school to do so. Another important aspect is mechanical drawing, taught by Sister M. Celeste. TEACHING Art Appreciation is one of Sister M. Ruth's many tasks 49