St Benedict Academy - Scholastican Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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A inother's prayer . . . a triendship's love . . . a tatheifs advice - Guidance in our lives. How difficult and chaotic seems the present and future to youth, confronted with prohlenis that can he stepping stones to good or evil. XVhich way to turn? An open door . . . ll welcome hand . . . a friendly hello - the office of Father Claire Cannon, Guidance Director. This title holds more than a few pointed Words in the way of rightfulness. It holds a feeling of ease and comfort to the tense pain of growing up. A private conference with Father Claire unveils trouhled minds and lets the fresh air of advice he hreathed hy the soul. Knowledge of life and how to live it . . . ohtained in weekly lessons to honierooin groups. Marriage courses for seniors . . . the purpose of the sacrament hy Father. Each girl, an individual . . . each soul, a special soul, guided in the path of light. s I itherl and A. Agnew really ineans to follow the direc- n Guidance counselor. Trust Co. in thai 'NI1 Ho Seniors' 1 5 tr H N trcnn . 1 x 1 ti

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W'l1at can do more to unify all men than the tool of faith? Faith is the living presence that envelopes all activity. VVeekly Mass . . . Retreat . . . all are the foundation of life at SBA. By these We endeavor to apply to all we do the redeeming grace of religion. Through a study of history, doctrines, and practical use of our religion, the Catholic Faith becomes a constant companion. N'Ve grow in self-knowledge and learn to make this presence more pleasing to Cod. Under the sound influence of Saints Benedict and Scholastica, channeled through our Sisters. We SBA,ers. infused with spirituality, live our motto, 'KTHAT IN ALL THINGS CGD NIAY BE CLORIFIED.', Carolyn Peters ignites the first taper ol' the advent Wreath blessed lay Father Clairg SC memlrers are in- spired to prepare. junior students of religion learn lrom Sister Mary Yllll0ll1ilS to live the liturgy. The Scliola eliant Gregorian Propers at the weekly Monday Mass. 14

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The mind must have an opportunity to broaden its vision. The hidden talents of culture are brought forth from latent corners in the subject of English. The future demands a knowl- edge of the native tongue. Creative Writing and speaking be- come a part of SBA students. Mediocrity cannot sleep in the souls of an English debate . . . we must speak with alerted minds. journalism-learning to put to press these opinions with vivid color touched by a personality. Shakespeare - liter- ature-acquainting oneself with a deeper sense of values. English - a World of adventure in novels, plays, and in feelings of accomplishments. Learning to respect the attitudes and ideas of others-understanding the value of human relations . . . a challenge to mediocrity. C. Vladimiroff and A. Cunningham prepare a decisive negative rebuttal against the aflirmative Oil City team Sister joseph encourages budding journalists to emulate displayed good headline features. precede the remaining seniors to an intriguing eve- ning with Shakespeares Hamlet. 16 Guests of their little freshman sisters, A. Hadolnski, P. Lazorchak, K. Schmitz with Sister Lois Marie