Notre Dame de Sion High School - Sionian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Changes Key Academics The mystery involved in the academic area at Sion may be how faculty members can keep up with the variety of courses they teach. Each year the staff in- vestigates procedures to strengthen the college pre- paratory program for the diverse student body, which is drawn from 32 junior highs and several foreign countries. Heading the additions for the opening of school were a new library and an expanded biology lab. In December a religion office dedicated to former stu- dent Molly Dwyer was consecrated. New stereo equipment for the expanded choral program was installed by new music director B. C. Bundy, who also initiated an instrumental program for Sion and Rockhurst students. Perhaps the most startling change was the seven- period schedule, which allowed more time in each class, but fewer study halls. Those who were lucky enough to have such a period soon learned the true meaning and value of the term. Sr. Sara Lou Bryant. M.A. Mathematics B. C. Bundy, M.A. Music Dennis Conaghan, M.A. Social Science. Religion Shirley Connelly Religion Mary Duerst, B.Ed. Typing. Religion Angela Fasci, B.A. English Academics 15

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I INSPECTORS Sr. Stephanie Schmidts. M.A. Principal Glena Hughes, M.A. Assistant Principal, Counselor Alice Munninghoff, B.S. Dean of Students, English The Rev. Thomas Minges, M.A. Spiritual Moderator Pat Amick, B.A. Mathematics Richard Bay, M.A. Art B A. Miss Miller and Sr. Stephanie grace- fully turn hamburgers at the unior Re- treat. B. Mrs. Duerst gets into the busi- ness of another school day. C. Mrs. Amick contemplates a problem with Iris Reim. D. Mr. Conaghan discusses the strategy of the basketball game with Margaret Kelly. E. Mr. Bay provides instructions in his unpredictable art class. F. Fr. Tom Minges inspires his Sionian congregation. 14 Academics

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Ken Fuenfhausen. B.A. Religion, Social Studies Esther Gitterman. B.A. French Nancy Guillet, M.A. Spanish. French Judy Hicks. M.A. Librarian Kathy Houilon. B.A. Mathematics Sr. de Montfort Knighl ey, M.A. Science Staff Broadens Scope The average day for a Sion student usually ends at 3:00, but for several members of the faculty work just begins at that hour. Beside the inevitability of correcting papers, most teachers were also involved in extra-curricular activi- ties. In addition to the more visible roles as sponsors and coaches, instructors such as Angela Fasci and Alice Munninghoff work even during the summer to plan sched- ules and policies in conjunction with the principals. A friendly face which seems to appear on campus eigh- teen to twenty hours a day is Ernie Berube, supervisor of the building and dispenser of fast food at lunchtime. He also chauffeurs baseball fans like Sister Sara Lou to Royals Stadium. Sion teachers also become involved in some rather un- usual activities such as singing corny songs for students on Camie Day and even misspelling notes to disguise their identities during Kris Kringle time. In their precious off-campus moments they pursue such avocations as producing art shows, selling real estate, teaching at local colleges, and making toys. 16 Academics