Salve Regina University - Regina Maris Yearbook (Newport, RI)

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I 1 — — Sister Mary Laurcnc, R.S.M., A.M., finds history in all its phases — ancient, medieval, or modern — a fasci- nating study of ideologies and their consequences. As Moderator of the International Relations Club. Sister has focused our attention on current world problems. Combining the factors of book knowledge and ex- perimentation. Sister Mary Philemon, R.S.M., M.S., endeavors to train her students to realize hc5w chem- istry helps one to understand the world in which we live. Whether it be a discussion of parallel plots, char- acters, or climax in a Shakespearean play or an analysis of Poe ' s Philosophy of Composition, Sister Mary Donald, R.S.M., A.M., stimulates our minds toward intellectual honesty and literary appreciation. Sister Mary Clarice, R.S.M., A.B., in addition to her office as secretary to the Dean of Studies, teaches mathe- matics, both in the regular class periods and in the extension school. Are you looking for books for research, reference, or entertainment? Sister Mary Laura, R.S.M., Ed.M., will find them for you. Sister specializes in solving term paper difficulties. Remember Freshmen? Sister Mary Rosina, R.S.M., Mus.M., Moderator of the Queen ' s Choristers, arranges concerts with various colleges and is responsible for the annual Christmas Cantata. Sister also directs the Freshmen in liturgical music. Sister Mary Othilda, R.S.M., A.M., trains her students in the understanding of the problem of labor, banking and investments, so that they will understand world conditions and know how to cope with those economic problems within their own communities. 13

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Study, enjoyment, and permanent value — these are the watchwords in the English classes conducted by Sister Mary Jean, R.S.M., A.M. The tradition of the past linked with the endeavors of the present provides a background for critical evaluation. Sister Marie Therese, R.S.M.. Ed.M., orders cata- logues, and classifies our growing library collection. In the beautiful surroundings of McAuley Hall library we find evidence of Sister ' s untiring endeavor to supply our needs in book lore. mn, guides Sister Mary Kathleen, R.S.M., Ed.M., guides her students in preparing, cooking, and arranging the dishes which every Home Economics student delights in concocting. Food values are not neglected. Here is one place where the girls can make their cake and eat it, too. Sister Mary John Francis, R.S.M., A.B., instructor in the Romance language department, stimulates in- terest in the Spanish language and also in the great Spanish authors from medieval times to the twentieth century. The intricacies of mathematics involve no difficulties for Sister Mary Rose Agnes, R.S.M., A.M. Mathe- matics majors have found the investigation of spatial, serial, and numerical relations stimulating and chal- lenging. The aim of all education is wisdom and goodness. Sister Mary Siena, R.S.M., A.M., in her exposition of educational theories and in her evaluation of the philosophic concepts of education, trains her stu- dents to understand the importance of the teaching profession. 12

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If you have a question about anatomy or biology, if you wish to know the structure, function and growth of an organism — Sister Mary Donalda, R.S.M., R.N., B.S. in Nursing Ed., will have the answer. Sister Mary Augustine, R.S.M., R.N., M.S. in Nursing Ed., has her clinical office at St. Joseph ' s Hospital where she supervises the curriculum and welfare of Salve Regina ' s student nurses. Sister Mary Christopher, R.S.M., A.M., presents the problems of twentieth century society in its various phases to those interested in this science of service. The girls benefit from Sister ' s experience as social worker and teacher. Sister Mary Geralyn, R.S.M., B.S. in Nursing, is interested in the progress of the Nursing students. During the first semester Sister conducted classes here on campus as well as at Saint Joseph ' s Hospital. Sister Marie Pierre, R.S.M., Ph.D., served on our faculty as French pro- fessor for four .years. Salve Regina students profited greatly from Sister ' s, classes as well as from her guidance and kindly influence. Sister Mary Euphrasia, R.S.M., BBS., did much during the first years of our college to establish the business de- partment and to train her students as efficient business leaders.