Saint Alphonsus High School - Arrow Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Ms. Edna Rheault, B.A., M.A. Wayne State University, French Mr. Patrick Teahan, B.A. Certificatd’Etudes Francaises Western Michigan University, Universite de Tours, French, Religion t6e t e Have you ever imagined going to far off places such as France or Spain? Well we encourage you to take French or Spanish. This department provides each student with the opportunity to learn a foreign language, not only for personal enrichment, but also to meet the demands of knowing and being able to communicate in other languages. It is the aim of the language department to have each student develop the four skills of reading, writing, understanding and speaking the target language. Our foreign language teachers hope that the students of St. Al’s will use the language of their choice with ease and fluency. Ms. Rheault introduces special projects such as attending French art exhibits. Mrs. Stepien hopes to bring about discipline in learn- ing a foreign language, while Mr. Teahan wants the students to live the language and appreciate its culture. It is possible for the students to achieve these goals with the guidance from our faculty and self determination. Mrs. Marissa Stepien, B.A., M.A. University of Detroit, U of M. Spanish 19

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 4 'pKMt t ie Pcwt Mrs. Velia Lorelli, B.A., M.A.ED. University of Michigan, History Social Studies offers a broad understanding of the social sciences. This subject deals with our inter-relationships with others. Social Studies offers a four-year program designed to develop skills such as reading com- prehension, geography skills, knowledge of our past, and the ability to function as an informed consumer. Social Studies offers a wide range of subject areas, allowing students to see the past and its influence on the present. World History, Colonial History, Geography, American History, Economy, Government, and Street Law are taught by Mrs. Lorelli, Mr. Thostenson, and Mr. Grywalski through our high school years. Mr. Jon Thostenson, B.A. Henry Ford Community College, E.M.U., Social Studies Mr. Paul Grywalski, B.A. Henry Ford Community College, U of M, History 18

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s4C£ s4ctct “Ztfc Mr. Frank Swaney, B.S. M.C.C.C., University of Detroit. Math The Mathematics Department aims to develop in its students the ability to use information and material in- telligently, to guide students toward logical thinking and its applications, to further develop basic fundamental skills, to challenge each student to improve skills and to develop a precision in using the language of Mathematics. The Mathematics courses offered are designed to follow a four-year sequential order, whether in Basic, Regular, or Honors Program. The Mathematics Department also at- tempts to develop an understanding of the roles of Mathematics in the student’s life and to make the student self-sufficient when Mathematics does become a part of their lives. Mr. Kenneth Harrison. B.S.. B.A. Law Michigan State University, Math Mr. Philip Meyette. B.S.. M.A. Central Michigan University, Math Ms. Carolle A. Nunez, B.A. Wayne State University, Math 20