O Gorman High School - Knight Legend Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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'i ' f--fr F fi QQ. FS s Q l A - J. AP challenges The 1982-83 Social Studies classes covered everything from the Lindbergh kidnapping to the conspiracy rumors surrounding the death of John F. Kennedy. Mrs. Ahrendt's world social problems class enjoyed Phil Capu- to's A Rumor of War , in which the author discussed hls experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. Mr. Gordon 's Advanced Placement class attended a history day at Augustana, where they competed in the Quiz Bowl and listened to speakers. Psychology Il, offered for the first time this year, studied a variety of topics from social psychology to values clarification. The Social Studies department received a new staff member, Mr. Greg Talcott, who taught World History class. They went to see the academy award winning movie, Gandhi , Tragedies in American History, taught by Mr. Lindner, explored the theories behind the assassinations of Kennedy and Lincoln. The dirty dust bowl of the thirties, the gangsters of the twenties along with how a GI felt about World War l interested students in Mr. Krier's history class. Clockwlse starting at left: Mr. Llndner's tragedies class held a debate an the pros and cons of capital punishment . . . Father Cimpl and Sister Sheila talk over educatlon at the faculty retreat .. . Sr. Sue and Mr. Pillar participates In a dlscusslon at the faculty retreat . . . A couple from the Natural Famlly Cllnlc came and talked to the seniors durlng religion class . . . The seniors studled marriage and social justlce ln Father Clmpls Hrst mod class . . . Students prepare for one of Mrs. Ahrendt's legendary tests . . . Mr. Talcott turns hls head to see who ls at the door . . . Mr. Krier reviews with hls U.S. history class. 27

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Students study religious areas. In religion this year, the freshmen started out by reviewing church beliefs and doctrines. Their main project of the year was to make a covenant with their parents. ln the second semester, they studied two main areas: 1. the study of the Importance of reverance for life and family and 2. they looked at Christian worship. Sophomore religion classes, taught by Mr. Brick, studied the Old and the New Testament throughout the year. This included interpreting the readings and making up their own liturgy. For the first semester the juniors studied the New Testament in a scholarly approach with emphasis on form, criticism and theology. The areas studied were: Matthew, Acts, Romans, Galatians, Corinthians and John's Gospel. The second semester course called Life and Death examined the different aspects involved. During the life section, they studied the importance of preparing for Eternal Life with an emphasis on respect for all areas of life, from the unborn to the aged. ln the section dealing with death, students became familiar with all areas which would be related to death, from the legal and financial to the spiritual. Death as common themes in literature, art and music were explored. Seniors have researched and studied a variety of different subjects this year. First quarter involved studying what it means to be a Catholic. Second quarter they learned about the teachings of the Catholic Church as they appear in Vatican ll. Then they went into marriage and family life. Lastly, the Catholic Social teaching and our obligation to be concerned with justice were discussed. 26 A ,,.-v-'- '

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Liturgies add spice to week Once a week the normal academic atmosphere stops and the students assemble for the celebra- tion of mass. The masses are planned by the students and they participate as fully as possible in the liturgy. The mid-week gathering praises God and offers our commun- ity and personal prayers from the Faith Community. The Liturgy should be for each of us a time of refreshment and a strengthening of our Christian commitments. Different priests have celebrat- ed mass with us, some of which include, Fr. Mike Kelly and Fr. Joe Holzhouser from Cathedral parish and Fr. Jim Kuntz from St. Lam- TX 1 28 bert's parish. Throughout the year, Fr. Cimpl has guest homily writers and speakers. The joyous singing has to be a highlight of the mass. The folk group, under the direction of Mary Ellen Doyle, contributes its many talents to the celebration of the Mass. The group not only sings, they play the flute, guitar and piano. Along with the folk, many solo's have been presented. Mary Ellen Doyle is a regular soloist, but this year Laurie Leiferman, Jeff Barnett, Katie Randall and Jeanne Randall tried their luck at it too and found that it really wasn't so bad. The madrigals, A and B chorus also sang during communion.