Regina High School - Tiara Yearbook (Hyattsville, MD)

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Seeking the advice of the Mediatrix of Grace is Gloria Sapienza. Applying the theory learned in Religion class, many visit the chapel daily. nalairafiond Kar lVlary's Course of tudies . ' 1 I . ' '. 4 R 3, CAl'i:5ficll'l iuing Following the four-year plan outlined in her religion book, a Re- gina student molds her future under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, Spirit of Light and Truth. In the freshman year, she be- gins to study the liturgical year, the creative love of God, the Father, and the sacrifice of Holy Mass. She learns to renew her baptismal promises. During the next year, she studies the life of Christ, the mystery of the Eucharist and grace. When a junior, she becomes more aware of the Divine lndwelling and makes a special study of teen problems. As a senior, she will concentrate on the virtues of Mary and take special courses pertaining to the three voca- tions, especially that of married life. Various activities aid in the spiritual growth of the student. Each year there is a poster contest for Bible week to arouse a deeper love for Sacred Scripture. During Advent each student grades her sacrifices on a spe- cial calendar in preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. At the beginning of the school year there is an annual three-day re- treat. ln order that each class may benefit greatly, there is a separate retreat master for each. Regina is privileged to enjoy the presence of the Blessed Sacrament close by and many students profit by it, making daily visits to their Eucharistic King and Friend. 31

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nggrih Cufminafezi earch kr jfufh Watch Your Language! To foster a great love for literature and the finer things in life is the aim of the English depart- ment at Regina. Many of the students have partici- pated in writing contests sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America and Scholastic Magazine. The selections submitted include poems, short stories, and essays. Many were prize winners. In freshman year the students receive a preliminary course in literature, with a solid intro- duction to poetry. The course for the second year covers types of literature. It is the aim of the sopho- more teachers to instill in the girls an appreciation for reading. Juniors and seniors cover the major works of American and English literature. Today', and Literary Cavalcadev supplement classwork. By the use of audio-visual aids such as records and films, the English student deepens her understanding of Shakespearean plays and other famous works. The correct use of grammar through theme writing and public speaking is gained by reporting on teen magazines, biographies, and novels and participation in the National Forensic League Competition and other contests. Throughout four years, students receive ade- quate instruction to enable them to love the litera- ture written in their native tongue. Laughter escaped from the freshman room as Kathy Guidotti, Diane Warner, Joanne Sansone and Phala Jordan viewed the pictures they sub-titled for a recent English assignment called Campus Zoo. Patricia Myers concentrates on Literary Cavalcade. Freshman and sophomore Academic A students parti- cipate in the annual contest sponsored by Scholas- tic Magazines for short stories, poems and essays. up nl 33