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

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Miss Edna Rheault, B.A., M.A. Wayne State University French Mrs. Cynthia Labaflnejad, B.A., M.A. Ohio State University French, Economics Have you ever daydreamed of jetting to Madrid? Or sightseeing in Marseilles? Then the Foreign Language Department has just the door for you to knock on. Mile Rheault and Senora Stepien have been working together for the past three years to develop a sense of accomplish- ment and pride on the part of the students. This year they are joined with Mme. Labaflnejad who will help them in motivating the students to im- prove their communication skills and to develop an awareness and acceptance of other people’s cultures. They are very dedicated to the stu- dent’s understanding of material in class and also with the furthering of their own knowledge. This department is very interesting in class ac- tivities involving music, culture, holidays, and customs of countries in which the target language is spoken. Foreign language week is another major concern. 29

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Attending a Catholic High School, such as Saint Alphonsus. has many advantages. Developing a good moral and Christian outlook is extremely beneficial to one’s state of mind. The religious program consists of such influential people as Mr. Dixon. Mr. Guardiola. Ms. Provencher, Ms. Senton, Mrs. Holley, and Mr. Smith, along with professionals like Sister Rose Margaret and Sister Mary Willard. These teachers cover issues on pro- life, economics, war. and peace. One of their projects in- cludes making Christmas baskets for needy families. The courses offered in the religion department are Old Testament. New Testament, relating, church history, morality, sacraments, death and dying, documents of Vatican II, and marriage. These classes are required in certain grades during your high school years. These religion teachers are always striving to spiritually educate their students and to provide a formal academic educa- tion in the Catholic faith. In doing this, it helps to develop and deepen the prayer life of the students. Mr. Mark Smith, B.A. Henry Ford C. C., Colorado State, E.M.U. Math, Religion Mr. Louis Guardiola. Theology Loyola of Chicago Religion Ms. Lydia Senton, B.A. Madonna College Religion. History

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M IT Ilf This year’s math team consists of captain Frank Swaney, umpire Kenneth Harrison, rookie pitcher Frank Ahern, outfielder Donna Rasmussen, and shortstop Carole Nunez. With the bases and classes loaded with eager students, these teachers manage to make a hit. The events offered to the students are General math, algebra, geometry, algebra II and trigonometry, math IV, and pre-calculus. These courses make up a well-rounded and beneficial math “game”. In these classes the students are taught skills that are essential in preparing for college as well as a future career. Although math is only required for two years, it is almost always taken for four. The students know the importance of a math education. It’s a serious game, but with a team like ours, how can we lose? Mr. Frank Swaney, B.S. M.C.C.C., University of Detroit Pre-Calculus, Algebra Mrs. Donna Rasmussen, B.A., B.A., M.Ed. Wayne State University Computers Mr. Kenneth Harrison, B.S., B.A. Law Michigan State University Geometry, Algebra Ms. Carole Nunez, B.A. Wayne State University Geometry, Algebra