Notre Dame Academy - Regina Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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flavor to NDA curriculum Four different cultures, traditions and languages are represented in Notre Dame ' s curriculum. Incoming freshmen have a choice between French, German Spanish and Latin; so that even though language is required, the girls have a variety to choose from to suit their individual needs and preferences. Freshman year in all four of the languages strives to lay the foundations of grammar, spelling and pronounciation. Though the first year does not produce fluent speakers of any particular language, it probably is the most important year. The next three years build upon the first, and as the girls become more adept, impromptu conversations, small paragraphs songs and foreign literature become a part of their language education. Classes become smaller and informal in the third and fourth years. Individual girls can be given special attention and counseling. The literature of the country can be studied and possibly translated. Paragraphs are written with more ease and fewer grammatical errors. In any case, the girls ' education is broadened and enriched, and her horizons are less limited as a result of foreign language study. Left Sister Elayne patiently tries to get her students to understand the basic material in her French class. Below left Elizabeth Thees and Rebecca Tepley discuss what they have read from Don Quixote for Spanish IV. Below Amelia Dunham helps to arrange a bulletin board in French II.

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Foreign languages lend European Above Kathy Savage concentrates as she writes her sentence on the blackboard in German II. Above right Constance Dunham inquires about an assignment in Spanish III. Right Amy Sorenson, Juliette Townsend and Bonnie Kovacs prepare to listen to a dialogue in French II.

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Science beckons students who No matter what grade you were in this year, if you were interested in science, there was a class for you. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors learned a variety of sciences, including geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography in the earth science class. Some took the course for one semester; others, for a whole year. Sophomores, in the required biology class, studied zoology and botany and were introduced to laboratory procedures. Juniors and seniors had the opportunity to become further involved in science through the study of physical science and Chemistry I and II. Some seniors studied physics to conduct experiments and to learn relationships concerning light, heat, sound, electricity and mechanics. Those seniors choosing a nursing career or interested in anatomy, studied physiology and learned body systems and their structural plans. Yes, it was a great vear for science! Right Mary Carlisle reaches tor another rock as she studies their characteristics In Earth Science class. Below Caught In the act? No, Barb DeNles and Doree n Black respond to questions on laboratory technique. Below right, Deep Inside everyone ot us, we too, resemble our smiling friend here.